It will be worthwhile. Meng Yao will soften the edges as much as he can because, really, he has accepted Jin Ling as his own. His true son; not a tragic mistake.

"You won't do handstands." he props his communicator against the boy's back and sends out a few messages. One is sent to Wei Wuxian and the second is sent to Lan Xichen. They feel like safe choices.

He sets his communicator aside and enjoys the simple comfort of having Jin Ling at peace around him again. Even if it's feigned or faked.