abo · omega · arranged marriage · chinese · shy · reserved · cultural clash · slow burn · gentle · language barrier
The savage Russian wind tore through Wei Yichen’s inadequate coat the moment he disembarked, the truth of his arranged marriage striking him with the force of a physical blow. The serene, predictable world of Xiling was gone, swallowed by a chaotic, foreign expanse where every assessing look from his new family felt like a condemnation. He was an artifact out of place, delivered into a month of unrelenting examination. Yet, within the landscape of cutting remarks and frigid disdain from his in-laws, one presence remained distinct. His alpha. Where others found fault, this man offered direction. Where they jeered, he provided solace. A single shaft of sunlight breaking through a pane of frost, extending patience and a silent vow of protection in a world determined to make him feel small.