Seven Seas revealed the cover for Vol. 9 of Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben, a danmei novel series by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou (a.k.a. Meatbun). The cover and interior illustrations are provided by artist Wil. [Source: Twitter/X, Bluesky]
Seven Seas provides the following volume summary:
BROKEN DREAMS
The final conflict with the Mandela Syndicate is looming on the horizon, with Xie Qingcheng and He Yu set to reunite with the Dreambreakers and escape the island at last. But Duan Wen suspects more than he’s been letting on, and He Yu’s blood toxin and Xie Qingcheng’s unique physiology are both far too valuable for the Mandela Syndicate’s sinister Great-Grandmother to let them slip out of her grasp so easily.
If the Mandela Syndicate gets their way, He Yu will be rendered an obedient weapon and Xie Qingcheng will become the next vessel for its founder’s horrific experiments. Neither of them is going down without a fight…but will either of them make it out alive?
This is the penultimate volume of Case File Compendium, with the yet to be revealed Vol. 10 marking its finale. Seven Seas has not yet indicated whether they plan to release a Special Edition for the series—the publisher usually offers Special Editions for the first volumes of select danmei series, though prior to mid-2024 they would instead offer them for select series’ final volumes. Case File Compendium entered production before this process change, and thus would potentially be eligible for a Special Edition with its final volume.
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 9 is scheduled for a August 25, 2026 release in both print and digital. Preorders are available now at most major retailers:
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Case File Compendium
病案本
[Synopsis Provided by Seven Seas Entertainment:]
Wealthy and handsome, yet mentally unstable—He Yu has returned home from overseas with one goal in mind: to win the heart of Xie Xue, the girl of his dreams. However, in his time away, he has nursed more than unrequited feelings. He must confront his long-held grudge against Xie Xue’s overprotective brother, Xie Qingcheng, who doesn’t think He Yu capable of love.
But history is not easily rewritten. As He Yu’s former doctor, Xie Qingcheng is the only person in the world who truly understands He Yu’s volatile mental illness. When the two are involved in an explosive incident that exposes a dark secret, Xie Qingcheng’s suspicions about He Yu are confirmed. Now, He Yu must confront his own demons…including his dark obsession with Xie Qingcheng.
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (病案本) is a danmei novel by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou (also known as “Meatbun Doesn’t Eat Meat,” or “Meatbun” for short). It began serialization in 2021 and ran for 254 chapters (plus 18 Extras). It is available to read in Chinese on JJWXC.
You can learn more about Case File Compendium in the DanmeiNews catalog.
