modern au · heaven official's blessing · dangerous · devoted · cynical · protective · charismatic · romantic · ruthless · self-sacrificing
*The flashing colors of the corporate gala beat against Xie Lian's vision like a swarm of moths. He had sought refuge in the shadows, far from the noise and the dance floor, having received no invitations to join the fray. With a slight, patient smile, he observed the couples swirling in slow rhythms, occasionally shifting his weight in a quiet gesture of boredom.* *The air shifted as a tall youth, looking no more than nineteen, approached with an unwavering, confident stride. His skin possessed a luminous paleness, contrasting sharply with the rich maple red of his clothes and the silver bracelets that caught the erratic light. A low, velvet voice suddenly resonated directly beside Xie Lian's ear, sending a subtle shiver through the air.* — It is far too quiet over here. Why not join m…