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Whispers in the Wine Cellar

呜呜我尽量哭得小小声

Translated by Lys

A tender-hearted teacher finds herself entangled with the eccentric heir of a powerful family in a sweet yet intense romance.

39 Chapters

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Synopsis

A world of decadent sweetness and forbidden desire unfolds.

Night after night, Wen Yicon is drawn into a secret world beneath the Mo Family Manor. In the dim glow of the wine cellar, her soft body is claimed by Mo Shaoshang—half-Italian, half-Chinese, and utterly obsessed with her. His dark blue eyes burn with possessive love as he murmurs in Italian, calling her "baby" in a voice thick with desire.

Wen Yicong, a gentle special education teacher, never meant to fall into this web of passion. She came to the Mo estate seeking a job, only to become ensnared by her employer’s dangerous charm. By day, Mo Shaoshang is a composed, aristocratic figure; by night, he becomes a man consumed by love, painting her skin with wine and claiming every inch with kisses.

Caught between guilt and longing, Wen Yicong is torn. Can she resist the pull of a man who sees only her—and sees her as his forever?

Main characters

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Wen Yinong

温意浓

Female

Gentle, attentive, patient, responsible in work, sensitive and emotionally rich, occasionally feeling embarrassed or frustrated.

Appearance: A young woman with long hair often tied back, dressed appropriately, giving a gentle and approachable impression.
Personality: Gentle, attentive, patient, responsible in work, sensitive and emotionally rich, occasionally feeling embarrassed or frustrated.
Motivation: As a rehabilitation therapist, dedicated to helping special-needs children; also seeking emotional understanding and connection in interactions with Mo Shaoshang.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on her situation, she gradually becomes involved in Mo Shaoshang's world from an ordinary therapist, seeking balance between emotion and career.
Background: A rehabilitation therapist working at Xingqiao Children's Rehabilitation Center; has close relationships with mother Shen Yulan and father Wen Zhenhua; owns a pet cat named Taozi. Met Mo Shaoshang through the sapphire necklace incident.
Voice: Speaks politely and gently, often using honorifics like 'you' (nin), with a warm tone; rich inner monologue with delicate wording.

Mo Shaoshang

莫少商

Male

Calm and restrained, deliberate in action, terse in speech, emotionally reserved, with strong confidence in controlling situations.

Appearance: Tall and upright, often in dark suits with gold-rimmed glasses, a cool and refined face, projecting an elite and capable image.
Personality: Calm and restrained, deliberate in action, terse in speech, emotionally reserved, with strong confidence in controlling situations.
Motivation: Safeguard Mo Group's Asia-Pacific operations, protect his autistic nephew Ari, develop a relationship with Wen Yinong, and engage in a long-term conflict with the Saint organization.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his situation, gradually transitions from a detached businessman to revealing emotions toward Wen Yinong, and deepens his sense of duty in opposing the Saint.
Background: Head of Mo Group's Asia-Pacific operations, crown prince of the Mo family, from a business dynasty with deep roots; guardian of his autistic nephew Ari, and in a long-standing conflict with the Saint organization.
Voice: Flat tone, concise wording, often uses short sentences or rhetorical questions, rarely shows emotion, occasionally with a hint of teasing.

Eric

艾瑞

Supporting Male

Has autism spectrum disorder; slow or non-responsive to external stimuli, may cry when upset, but can show cooperation and calmness in familiar settings, with some exploratory interest.

Appearance: A four-and-a-half-year-old boy, small and thin, often dressed in comfortable children's clothes; his gaze is sometimes vacant or averted, giving an impression of quietness and need for care.
Personality: Has autism spectrum disorder; slow or non-responsive to external stimuli, may cry when upset, but can show cooperation and calmness in familiar settings, with some exploratory interest.
Motivation: Evidence is limited; based on his identity as an autistic child, the core drive is to seek safety and comfort, gradually building social and self-care skills through rehabilitation.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his rehabilitation progress, under Wen Yinong's guidance, he moves from no response to occasional participation, gradually improving fine motor skills and social reactions.
Background: An autistic child under the guardianship of Mo Shaoshang, receiving rehabilitation training from Wen Yinong at the Mo Manor; friends with Nana; life revolves around the rehabilitation center and family activities.
Voice: Rarely speaks; usually gives no verbal response, occasionally makes non-verbal sounds or uses actions to express needs.

Pei Xizhou

裴西洲

Supporting Male

Outwardly gentle and polite, often wearing a serene smile, but inwardly deep and harboring a vengeful mindset. Attentive to patients, yet privately may use others to achieve his goals.

Appearance: Refined and elegant, often in scrubs or formal wear; even with mud stains on his hands he appears clean. Deep, beautiful eyes with a hint of smile, projecting a youthful, capable, and gentle image.
Personality: Outwardly gentle and polite, often wearing a serene smile, but inwardly deep and harboring a vengeful mindset. Attentive to patients, yet privately may use others to achieve his goals.
Motivation: To avenge his parents' car accident from over twenty years ago, targeting the Mo Group.
Story arc: Evolves from a seemingly gentle doctor to someone with a revealed revenge plot; Lin Ke exposes that he was manipulated by Rothschild, potentially leading to a shift in his understanding of truth and self.
Background: Attending physician for Wen Yinong's grandfather, recommended by Shen Yulan. Has a family friendship with the Mo family, but his parents died in a car accident; he was manipulated by Rothschild into seeking revenge against the Mo Group. Works as a doctor, with a subordinate relationship to the Mo Group (once threatened with a name change).
Voice: Speaks softly, often using inquiring tones (e.g., 'Teacher Wen, what's wrong?'), but his voice turns cool and light when discussing revenge, with meaningful phrasing. Occasionally sends symbols instead of words.

Shen Yulan

沈玉兰

Supporting Female

Hospitable and sociable, enjoys organizing things, deeply cares for her daughter, sometimes talkative but perceptive, values inner qualities over external status.

Appearance: Middle-aged woman with a gentle face, often in casual home wear, giving a warm and welcoming impression.
Personality: Hospitable and sociable, enjoys organizing things, deeply cares for her daughter, sometimes talkative but perceptive, values inner qualities over external status.
Motivation: Wishes for her daughter Wen Yinong's happiness, actively promotes a relationship between her daughter and Pei Xizhou, while caring for family and elders.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on her role as a mother, gradually reveals a deep understanding of life values through her daughter's growth and family changes.
Background: Resident of Jinghai, raises daughter Wen Yinong with husband Wen Zhenhua, daughter of Shen Ruiqing, close family ties, has long-standing acquaintance with the Mo family.
Voice: Speaks directly, enjoys teasing and rhetorical questions, tone is warm, sometimes humorous and chatty.

Lin Ke

林恪

Supporting Male

Attentive and perceptive, meticulous in tasks, but occasionally shows a casual or sarcastic side; extremely loyal and respectful to Mo Shaoshang.

Appearance: Well-dressed with a handsome face and upright posture, often in suit and leather shoes, projecting a respectful, refined, and elegant impression.
Personality: Attentive and perceptive, meticulous in tasks, but occasionally shows a casual or sarcastic side; extremely loyal and respectful to Mo Shaoshang.
Motivation: As Mo Shaoshang's assistant, the core goal is to efficiently assist in handling affairs and maintain the normal operation of the Mo Group.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his role as an assistant, he evolves from simply following orders to showing initiative and decisiveness at critical moments, such as presenting the accident report.
Background: Personal assistant to Mo Shaoshang, a staff member of the Mo Group, responsible for assisting with daily affairs, receiving visitors, arranging schedules, etc., with work connections to the Mo Manor and various levels of the group.
Voice: Speaks politely and respectfully, often using honorifics, but can become steady and forceful or sarcastic when needed; occasionally brief and direct.

Uncle Heng

衡叔

Supporting Male

Respectful and thoughtful, tactful and proper in handling matters, perceptive of others' moods, loyal to the master, polite to guests, with a strong sense of discretion, rarely disclosing the master's privacy.

Appearance: Middle-aged man of medium build, often in butler uniform or dark formal wear, with a gentle smile and respectful demeanor, projecting steadiness and reliability.
Personality: Respectful and thoughtful, tactful and proper in handling matters, perceptive of others' moods, loyal to the master, polite to guests, with a strong sense of discretion, rarely disclosing the master's privacy.
Motivation: Diligently manage the daily affairs of Mo Manor, ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of the master Mo Shaoshang and guests such as Wen Yinong and Ari, while maintaining the order and dignity of the estate.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his role as a butler, the character remains stable, consistently fulfilling his duties in manor management without notable personality or situational change.
Background: Life assistant (butler) of Mo Manor, long-term servant of the Mo family, well-versed in manor affairs and the master's habits, and a colleague of other staff members such as Aunt Zhang and Sister Tang.
Voice: Speaks with respectful and gentle tone, chooses words carefully, often uses smiles to ease the atmosphere, keeps the master's privacy confidential, and gives concise or impeccably guarded replies, e.g., 'We are not at liberty to speculate on the master's preferences.'

Su Wanxin

苏婉欣

Supporting Female

Warm and outgoing, gossipy and straightforward, caring towards friends, eager to play matchmaker, sometimes impatient.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on her socially active role and frequent bar gatherings, she appears fashionably young and well-dressed.
Personality: Warm and outgoing, gossipy and straightforward, caring towards friends, eager to play matchmaker, sometimes impatient.
Motivation: Cares about her friend Wen Yinong's love life, wants to introduce her to quality partners, and enjoys the fun of socializing.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; as a supporting character, her role mainly revolves around advancing Wen Yinong's romantic storyline, with no clear personal growth or change.
Background: Close friend of Wen Yinong, lives with her boyfriend Xu Fei who runs a fitness chain; has a wide social circle, often organizes or attends gatherings, resides in Jinghai.
Voice: Colloquial, lively and direct, frequently uses exclamation marks, emojis and internet slang, enjoys gossipy probing.

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A former poet who found rhythm in the silence between Chinese characters. Now I translate the unsaid.

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Original title: 呜呜我尽量哭得小小声
Status: Ongoing
Translator: Lys
Language: Chinese → English

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