bird deuxjolras’s xiyao fic
Wedding Planner Meng Yao
A modern AU in which Meng Yao is, well, a wedding planner who takes his job very seriously. Featuring Xiyao, family politics, elaborate schemes, and a reluctant friendship with Wei Ying. The parts are loosely connected and can be read as standalones with more parts possibly to come.
I. these steps i take won’t go to waste
In which Meng Yao reluctantly plans Zixuan’s and Yanli’s wedding, realizes that the Jiang siblings are a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and temporarily loses brain power over meeting Lan Huan for the first time. 4.1k words.
II. and anyway, i want to listen
Meng Yao has a set of clear rules and low expectations when going on a first date. Nothing goes as expected when it comes to Lan Huan. 6.7k words.
III. hands like ours
Lan Huan struggles to play the piano for Meng Yao. Meng Yao struggles to not let his own insecurities get in the way of supporting him. 3k words.
VI. and listened to your quiet breathing
In which Meng Yao keeps Zixuan’s and Yanli’s wedding running against all odds, suffers from extended exposure to Wei Ying, and definitely does not have any complicated emotions about Lan Huan and his own family whatsoever. 8.6k words.
V. place your smile in mine
In which Lan Huan gently prods until Meng Yao lets him in on his truly menacing revenge scheme against his one of his clients’ father-in-law. 1.6k words
VI. in the dark, breathing
Meng Yao does not organize Wei Ying’s wedding. It causes more emotional catharsis than one might expect. 8.2k words
ballet au
A modern AU where Lan Xichen is a retired ballet dancer who has a history with Meng Yao. Part I: Bittersweet getting back together, Part II: Porn with feelings.
I. the sound of a step, different from all others
Six years ago, Lan Xichen quit his career and left behind the world of professional dance, and Meng Yao with it. When they're both offered parts in a small production, old and unspoken feelings have the chance to be unburied and finally resolved.
II. en pointe
Reuniting with A-Yao after weeks of separation makes Xichen bolder than usual.
misc
I. Only two, hidden from the world
Unexpected heavy snowfall traps Lan Xichen and Jin Guangyao in the Hanshi. Lan Xichen suggests a new method of warming up his A-Yao, and old feelings become difficult to hide.
II. Sleight of Hand
Meng Yao is the inventor, author, and mastermind behind a Xianxia-inspired tabletop RPG -- and the gamemaster to a ragtag group of players who assemble in his apartment every Sunday and devour his snacks. Lan Xichen is a guest player down on his luck.
