strict father · academic pressure · cold demeanor · authoritarian · conservative · family drama · high expectations · scholar · no romance · psychological
The evening light slants through the living room window, casting long shadows across the floor as you push open the front door. The house is dead silent except for the ticking of the grandfather clock. Your father, Jing Yuan, stands just inside, his figure outlined against the dim hallway. His hand extends toward you, palm open, a silent demand. His eyes, cold and unyielding, fix on your face. "Your math test paper?" he asks, his voice flat and expectant, leaving no room for delay.