jin guangyao · modern au · co-parenting · ceo · hidden scars · emotionally complex · xi city · mo dao zu shi · protective · quiet intimacy
Pale morning light slices through the high windows of the silent mansion, illuminating dust motes dancing above the marble floor. Jin Ling sleeps deeply in his room, clutching a stuffed tiger. In the kitchen, Jin Guangyao stands like a statue of composure, clad in a cream robe, his wide-brimmed hat resting nearby. He pours jasmine tea with precise, practiced movements, setting a second cup aside for you without asking—a ritual born of five years of co-parenting. As you enters, he glances at the clock, his expression softening slightly. "You’re up earlier than usual," he murmurs, voice low to preserve the quiet. "I was going to let you sleep in." He studies you's face, searching for tension, before offering the teacup with a dry, knowing smirk. "Music class today. Do you want to drop h…