In a room full of sharks, Mo Guanshan makes one thing clear. He Tian isn't up for negotiation.
corporate au fic, short one-shot. nsfw
The ballroom of the Grand Victoria Hotel glittered like a gilded cage, its vaulted ceilings dripping with crystal chandeliers that scattered light across the sea of bespoke suits and champagne flutes. Diplomats and Fortune 500 sharks circled one another with practiced smiles, their laughter a symphony of hollow currency—all sharp edges and softer agendas. But none of them mattered. Not when He Tian held court at the center of it all, leaning against the marble pillar with a tumbler of bourbon in hand, his laughter a low, velvet rumble that drew eyes like moths to a pyre.
Guan Shan watched from the shadow of the bar, his own glass of mineral water sweating in his grip. Of course. He’d warned him. Keep your fucking head down. No theatrics. No trouble. But He Tian had never met a spotlight he wouldn’t devour. Now, a Swiss investor hung on his every word, her manicured nails brushing his forearm, while an Italian tech magnate leaned in close, murmuring something that made He Tian’s smirk sharpen.
Unbelievable.
Guan Shan’s jaw tightened as he set his glass down. Time to collect what was his.
He Tian’s voice carried over the din, smooth and dangerous. “—counteroffer of fifteen percent equity, but only if you’re willing to bleed for it.” The Swiss woman laughed, too bright, too eager, her gaze lingering on the open collar of his shirt.
Guan Shan closed the distance in six strides, his oxfords silent against the Persian rug. He didn’t bother with preamble.
His hand landed on He Tian’s ass, fingers digging into the muscle beneath the tailored wool with a possessiveness that left fingerprints.
The room didn’t freeze. Didn’t gasp. But the air shifted—a ripple of raised brows, stifled coughs, the Italian’s glass pausing halfway to his lips.
He Tian’s sentence faltered. Just once. Just enough.
“Apologies,” Guan Shan said, tone flat as he squeezed harder, thumb brushing the inner curve in a silent threat. “My partner’s prone to wandering. Occupational hazard.”
The Swiss woman blinked. “Partner?”
He Tian recovered faster, his chuckle a warm blade. “In every sense of the word.” He leaned back into Guan Shan’s touch, unrepentant. “Mo Guan Shan. Ruthless negotiator. Terrible drinker. Excellent grip.”
Guan Shan’s glare could’ve iced the bourbon in He Tian’s glass. “We’re leaving.”
“Leaving?” He Tian swirled his drink, feigning innocence. “But Signore Ricci was just explaining how badly he wants my algorithm.”
“And I’m explaining how badly I’ll break your legs if you make me repeat myself.”
The Italian cleared his throat. “Perhaps we’ll… reconvene after the keynote?”
“Doubt it.” Guan Shan steered He Tian toward the nearest exit, hand still anchored to his ass, fingers flexing in warning with every step.
———
The hallway outside was a crypt compared to the ballroom’s fever, its walls lined with oil portraits of dead tycoons smirking down at them. He Tian waited until the door swung shut before shoving Guan Shan against a pillar, his composure cracking to reveal the feral grin beneath. “Jealous, xiānsheng?”
Guan Shan grabbed his tie, yanking him close. “You were showboating.”
“Networking.”
“Flirting.”
“Schmoozing.” He Tian’s knee slid between Guan Shan’s thighs. “Same thing you did with that French banker last week.”
“I hate the French.”
“You let him touch your cufflinks.”
“He was drunk.”
“And you’re jealous.” He Tian nipped his jaw. “Admit it.”
Guan Shan spun them, reversing their positions with a snarl. “You’re a liability. Prance around like a peacock, and someone’s gonna pluck you.”
“Pluck me?” He Tian’s laugh was a dark thrill. “You just groped me in front of NATO’s investment wing. Who’s the liability now?”
Guan Shan’s palm slid higher, beneath He Tian’s jacket, fingers splaying over the small of his back. “They’ll remember who you belong to. That’s the point.”
“Belong?” He Tian arched into the touch, voice dropping to a purr. “Careful. You’ll make me blush.”
“You’re impossible.”
“And you’re hard.” He Tian rocked his hips forward, confirming it. “All that… claiming. Really got you going, huh?”
Guan Shan’s grip turned punishing. “Shut up.”
“Make me.”
———
The kiss was a collision—liquor and spite and the lingering sugar of petit fours. Guan Shan bit He Tian’s lip, tasting blood and victory as he backed him into a shadowed alcove, shielded by velvet drapes. He Tian’s hands were everywhere, tearing at Guan Shan’s belt, shoving his shirt open, mouth trailing down his throat like he meant to brand him.
“Here?” Guan Shan hissed, even as he palmed He Tian through his slacks. “You’ve got no self-control.”
“Says the man who marked me like a fucking cave painting.” He Tian unbuckled his own belt, teeth grazing Guan Shan’s earlobe. “They’re probably still out there placing bets on whether you’ll drag me to the bathroom or the balcony.”
“Balcony’s closed.”
He Tian’s laugh was cut short as Guan Shan spun him to face the wall, hands braced against the gilded trim. “Fuck—!”
Guan Shan kicked his legs wider, the drapery swallowing their rasping breaths. “Should’ve stayed quiet.”
“Should’ve—” He Tian’s words dissolved into a groan as Guan Shan yanked his slacks down, fingers slick with the hotel-provided lotion from his pocket. “Christ—you just carry that around?”
“You’re predictable.” Guan Shan worked him open fast, ruthless, his free hand muffling He Tian’s curses. “Knew you’d need it.”
“Arrogant—ah!—bastard—”
Guan Shan silenced him with a thrust, sheathing himself in one motion. The sound He Tian made was half-snarl, half-sob, his forehead knocking against the wallpaper. “Slow—!”
“You had your spotlight.” Guan Shan set a brutal pace, the alcove trembling with each snap of his hips. “Now take your punishment.”
———
It was over quickly—too much adrenaline, too much spite. He Tian came first, teeth sunk into his own forearm to stifle his cries, body bowing backward as Guan Shan gripped his hips hard enough to bruise. Guan Shan followed, burying his face in He Tian’s shoulder to muffle his groan, the world narrowing to heat and pulse and the acid-sweet tang of triumph.
They slumped against the wall afterward, He Tian’s laughter a shaky thing. “You realize… we’ll be front-page news tomorrow.”
Guan Shan straightened his tie, fingers steady despite the sweat at his temples. “Rumors die.”
“Not when the CFO of Liang International gets bent over a wall.”
“You’ll spin it.” Guan Shan handed him a handkerchief. “Tell them I threatened your shares.”
He Tian’s grin was pure sin. “Or that I let you.”
Guan Shan paused, studying him—the rumpled hair, the smeared mouth, the bite marks peeking above his collar. “You did, didn’t you?”
He Tian leaned in, breath hot against his ear. “I always get what I want.”
Guan Shan shoved him toward the exit. “You’re insufferable.”
“And you’re mine.” He Tian caught his wrist, thumb brushing the racing pulse beneath. “Now buy me a drink. I’m parched.”
———
The ballroom door swung open. A hundred eyes snapped to them—to He Tian’s disheveled elegance, to Guan Shan’s iron composure, to the shared flush neither could fully hide.
Guan Shan’s hand found He Tian’s ass again, lighter now, a reminder.
He Tian raised his glass to the crowd, a toast and a challenge.
Omega-verse/ ABO 19 Days Fics
Here's a compilation of some of the omega-verse fics I've read from this fandom per request. If you have any to add please do! (I know I may be missing some as not all I've read are tagged omega-verse or ABO!)
Transparent Soul by Daiako (Achrya)
Guan Shan goes from beta to omega after the incident with She Li. This takes He Tian and Guan Shan’s relationship to the next level.
I aim low, I aim true also by Daiako (Achrya)
Another fic about the concept of shifting into an Omega. Guan Shan gets really upset and blames it on He Tian and their connection.
Push/Pull by bachtoreality
This author has a few ABO fics! They're all fun and spicy!
Omega? (19 Days He Tian/Mo) by Dee_Was_Here0000
Another one where Guan Shan is an omega pretending to be a beta. Is it obvious that I like this trope yet?
Huaxia by i_got_these_words
Sexy times with a bit of world building. Prince and prisoner dynamic.
¿Por qué tú? {19 Days - Omegaverse} by IreneBN
If you're an english reader like myself, you may feel deterred by having to read a translated fic, but if you're looking for an LONG omega-verse fic with ALL of the 19 days characters and relationships, then this is the fic for you.
Stranger by Taetaebaby96
This is part one of a three part series. I really like part one. The other parts are not for me as I find kids and pregnancy to be icky. But, if you're into that, then you'll enjoy!
Remedy by 6DonMatteo9
He Tian and Jian Yi return, She Li is a bitch. What's not to like?
Effervescence by sekyo_2862
Marriage tropes usually also give me the ick but not this one. Arranged marriage, super sweet.
Mark My Love by ria_green
Alpha x Alpha and done SO WELL. I love this fic.
Can you? by Miharo
She Li tries to mark Guan Shan, He Tian makes it better
opposites by dainuhsoar
Guan Shan pretends to be an alpha and its done very well. (I will say, the only thing I really struggled with this fic is that its written in all lowercase)
recommend me tianshan fics please. for the love of god. i don't care if its 500 words or 50k. i don't care if you think i've read it already. if it made you feel things - tell me now
hi! i’d recommend Found In Translation by mgsdays!
it’s a lovely fic where He Tian was raised outside of China and doesn’t know Chinese and finds himself on a train where our red head boards and takes the wrong seat hehe
next: heat by an anon!
this fic is a ‘He Tian comes back after three weeks, Mo is angry, but he still can’t resist his boyfriends charm (or more like his car!)
the last one is: served on a silver platter by honeybun
this fic is in my top favorite tianshan fics! an AMAZING character study of Mo’s thoughts about He Tian before falling for him and it shows the progression of their relationship and how he views He Tian’s ‘relationships’ with others! i cannot recommend this one enough!
the fact that i'm no longer the same age as the protagonists of novels and films i once connected to is so heartbreaking. there was a time when I looked forward to turning their age. i did. and i also outgrew them. i continue to age, but they don't; never will. the immortality of fiction is beautiful, but cruel.
the fact that i'm no longer the same age as the protagonists of novels and films i once connected to is so heartbreaking. there was a time when I looked forward to turning their age. i did. and i also outgrew them. i continue to age, but they don't; never will. the immortality of fiction is beautiful, but cruel.
The Ultimate Dark Academia Book Recommendation Guide Ever
The title of this post is clickbait. I, unfortunately, have not read every book ever. Not all of these books are particularly “dark” either. However, these are my recommendations for your dark academia fix. The quality of each of these books varies. I have limited this list to books that are directly linked to the world of academia and/or which have a vaguely academic setting.
I'm so in love with Guan Shan's grip of the neck chains He Tian is wearing. Hes giving this confidence that He Tian is his, and only his, his boyfriend is completely indulging and OBSESSED and Guan Shan knows lol
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Ayo, so I see people are interested with the TianShan fic I was looking for. Anyway, I got some insanely good recommendations for all of you. There's some amazing story telling and plot going on here so bear with me...
I LOVE THIS FIC TO BITS! 🤧 I would coddle it if it was my child. He Tian is a brat but Momo would not budge, he's just as determined and won't back down. A glorified babysitter to an overgrown man child (please I love the jabs here 😝). Momo just wants to do his job but He Tian's stubborness is getting in the way *cough cough*. Also, there's violence, guns and knives. Read HERE
THIS, I love this so much 😭. Somewhat dark and violent in the beginning. Come on, He Tian beat Momo up in place of Jian Yi. But Momo is strong in his own right and it left He Tian puzzled. Momo and Jian Yi are like bffs here. He Tian and Zhang Zhen Xi are friends/mafia bros. Read HERE
This is friggin PAINFUL. Like angsty, violent, heart-wrenching, punch in the gut painful. BUT it is also one of the most AMAZING fics I've read. 🤕⚠️ LIKE YOU JUST WANT THEM TO BE TOGETHER BUT WTF. Mo got trust issues, He Tian got a truck load of em. It's bloody and kinda graphic especially what happened to Momo (nothing too gory tho imo, okay but some parts are kskskskdjd but for me they are bearable) so reader discretion, check the tags. Read HERE
This is ongoing so I am thankful for the author for updating it on New Year's eve 🎆. A friggin emotional roller coaster. I love to suffer, kick me in th b4lls with the angst but I also like the moments of vulnerability. Like for the emotionally constipated people like me, this fic is GOLD. And yeah.. SMüT (almost in every chapter 😏). Read HERE
Anyways...
Look at the update date. Look at me. Did I tell y'all it's UNFINISHED fics?? Cuz if I suffer, you suffer with me 😝 Also, I've read almost all TianShan fics in AO3 except those less than 1500 words lol. I prefer longer fics 5-10k and above, if there's a 100k completed fic I will errect a statue in your honor.
Anyways, if you read it, show the author some love or leave a kudos.
