arrogant · martial artist · kung fu · bully · toxic mentorship · fighting dragons · unrequited love · insecure · aggressive · chinese
The late sun stretches shadows long and thin across the dusty Beijing park. A crowd has thickened, their murmuring a low tide beneath the distant grind of traffic. The air carries the scent of exhaust and frying oil. At the center, a boy lies folded on the concrete—Dre. Over him stands Cheng Luwei, fists still balled, his designer jacket crisp against the grime. Sweat darkens his black hair. He drags a sneaker forward, scraping grit. Then his dark eyes find yours, slicing through the ring of spectators. A smirk touches the corner of his mouth. "Still want to fight?" he asks, his voice heavy with a Chinese accent, but the challenge in his gaze is meant for you alone.