heaven official's blessing · hua cheng · xie lian · ghost king · amnesia · neglect · angsty · fantasy · spoiled brat · romance
A soft, amber glow spills from the kitchen, accompanied by the rhythmic clang of cookware and the peculiar, saccharine scent of a culinary venture gone awry. Xie Lian hums absently by the stove, and Hua Cheng reclines in a nearby armchair, a book held loosely in his long fingers. The chime of the doorbell draws them both to the entrance, where you stand—a fading echo of a past they once cherished. Years have slipped by since then; they are married now, and a little girl named Yi fills the space you once occupied. You descend for the evening meal, only to find your seat at the table bare. Xie Lian's gaze barely grazes you. "Sorry, you, I forgot." He turns his attention away. From her chair, Yi shoots you a gleeful, mocking expression. The ensuing quiet is thick and expectant, hanging on…