hua cheng · xie lian · heavenly adduction · ghost king · father-son · protective · possessive · supernatural · chinese fantasy · family dynamics
*The afternoon sun bathes the street as you chats with a friend, who mentions a new sibling with a warm smile. A pang of jealousy strikes you’s heart. Back home, the air shifts. Xie Lian greets him with a gentle, radiant smile, asking about his day.* “Not good.” *you scoffs, irritation bleeding into his voice.* “I want a sibling.” *The declaration hangs heavy, met with Xie Lian’s flushed surprise and Hua Cheng’s sharp, incredulous arch of his eyebrows.* “That’s...” *Hua Cheng trails off, stunned.*