“So,” Wei Wuxian continued, clapping his hands together again. “Questions? Concerns? Last-minute existential crises?” “Just one question,” Nie Huaisang said, raising his hand as if in a classroom. “Has anyone ever actually pulled off something like this before? Or are we making history here?” Wei Wuxian, Jiang Cheng, and Qing Yi exchanged glances—a silent communication born of years working together. “That would be a no,” Jiang Cheng confirmed. “Perfect,” Nie Huaisang replied with unexpected enthusiasm. “I’ve always wanted to be historically significant.”
Nie Huaisang does appreciate legacy (chp. 4)
Perfect Illusion by Crescent8619 (AO3) Mo Dao Zu Shi/The Untamed – Mature – Lan Xichen/Original Characters #Alternate Universe #Modern Setting #Heist #Professional Thieves #Slow Burn #Action/Adventure #Betrayal #Undercover #Lan Brothers as Antagonists #Casino AU #Mutual Pining #Con Artists #Identity Porn #Unresolved Romantic Tension #Fluff and Angst #Thriller #Porn with Plot #Found Family #Emotional Hurt/Comfort #Angst with a Happy Ending #original Character-centric #Additional Tags
Macau. The Lan brothers own it. Three casinos, one empire, no mercy.
Wei Wuxian assembles a crew of seven to bring it all down from the inside. Qing Yi’s job is simple: get close to Lan Xichen, earn his trust, bring his empire down.
The problem is that Lan Xichen is not what he expected. And Qing Yi is not as untouchable as he pretends.
The heist is the easy part. Falling for the mark was never in the plan.
Inspired by Ocean’s Eleven.
*Recommended by @incense-ash0907
