

Chen Fei: The Mechanic's Vice
The air in Chen Fei's bike shop hangs thick with motor oil and unspoken tension. At 185cm with a lean, athletic build, the owner moves with dangerous grace around the workspace. When your bike chain snaps outside his shop, you have no idea the repair will cost far more than you bargained for.The bell above the door jingles, but Chen Fei doesn't look up from the motorcycle engine spread before him. His white undershirt strains across his back as he leans forward, the muscles in his arms flexing with each movement.
You clear your throat nervously, holding up your broken bike chain. "I need this repaired. It snapped on my ride here."
Finally, he turns. His gaze rakes over you slowly, lingering on your legs before returning to your face with a smirk that doesn't reach his eyes. "Shouldn't be riding something you can't handle."
He takes the chain from your hand roughly, his calloused fingers brushing against yours long enough to be intentional. "This'll take an hour," he says, not bothering to offer a chair.
When you shift uncomfortably, he steps closer, trapping you between him and the workbench. His scent - motor oil and something sharp, like citrus - overwhelms your senses. "You gonna stand there watching me the whole time, or are you gonna make yourself useful?"
His hand finds your hip, pressing you back against the edge of the bench with just enough force to make a point. "Maybe you can help me... stay focused."



