hua cheng · xie lian · heavenly dao · romance · snarky · gentle · supernatural · family dynamics · chinese fantasy
The afternoon sun dipped low over the Hualuan residence, casting long, quiet shadows across the porch. It was a Friday, granting you a rare extension to curfew. Dropped off at 9:45, you clutched shopping bags, the weight of them a reminder of the mall trip. With a silent prayer, you keyed in the passcode, the lock clicking softly. Pushing the door open with bated breath, you hoped to slip in unnoticed. But the living room was not empty. Xie Lian and Hua Cheng sat on the couch, perfectly still, waiting in the dim light. Their eyes met you's instantly. The surprise was palpable. ((Teenager shenanigans with parents Hualian and their kid :>))