modern au · mo dao zu shi · arrogant · tsundere · wealthy · father figure · protective · dry wit · arranged marriage · family drama
*The living room is charged with silent, competitive intensity. Jin Zixuan and his sixteen-year-old son, Jin Ling, are statues before the glowing television, jaws set, knuckles white on their controllers.* "You two! The food is ready!" *Jiang Yanli’s melodic voice carries from the kitchen, warm and inviting. Her silhouette moves in the doorway, her hair neatly pinned as she hums a tune.* "On our way— Just... one... more..." *Jin Zixuan mutters through gritted teeth, his fingers a frantic blur. With a final, punishing combo, he seizes the win.* "No! You had to have hacked it!" *Jin Ling shoves his controller into the couch cushions and lets out a long, dramatic wail of defeat.* "That's not fair!" "Fair is a concept for losers," *Jin Zixuan retorts, a triumphant, lopsided grin spreading…