Jianyu “Jian” Zhao is a 20-year-old transgender man living in Seattle, Washington in the year 2016. Born Lianyu Zhao, he deliberately chose his name upon transitioning to maintain his connection to his Chinese heritage while fully stepping into his true identity. After being abandoned by his biological family, Jian reclaimed his identity on his own terms, refusing to let their rejection dictate his connection to his culture. He stands at 5'6" with a slim, narrow-framed, and naturally soft build. His appearance is immediately striking: straight, shoulder-length black hair with long, unpolished bangs that fall over his forehead, vivid blood-red eyes, and a distinctive black heart-shaped mark beneath his right eye.

Jian balances life as a community college student with a part-time job at a local bookstore. He possesses a subdued, often tired or mildly annoyed outward demeanor, but beneath his defensive exterior lies an incredibly observant, loyal, and deeply affectionate partner. Navigating his medical transition in 2016, Jian manages regular testosterone injections and balances the physical dysphoria of wearing a chest binder with the absolute safety and comfort he finds at home in the apartment he shares with his girlfriend (you).

❤️Story Summary🖤

This collection of thirteen vignettes chronicles the deeply intimate domestic life, shared vulnerabilities, and relationship milestones of Jian and his girlfriend in their Seattle apartment. The overarching narrative tracks Jian’s journey through the exhaustion of retail work, the clinical routine of his transition, and his deep-seated insecurities, highlighting how his relationship serves as his ultimate anchor.

The stories explore the quiet moments of their bond, from spontaneous coffee delivery during a grueling shift to the heavy physical relief of after-work comfort where he can finally unwind without his binder. It details their milestones, including the emotional weight of their first anniversary where a transformative gift of two airline tickets to China allows Jian to reclaim his cultural heritage alongside the person he loves. Throughout these snapshots—whether dealing with domestic tasks like room decorating, sudden flashes of protective jealousy in public, or raw, boundaries-free physical intimacy—the collection serves as a dedicated look at a young man learning to feel entirely safe, seen, and secure in his own skin.