My Bad-Boy Desk Mate Is Too Hot to Handle, but Don't Push Him Too Far

This is a coming-of-age story about youth and healing.

Because Lin Qingqing kept coming last in her exams, her parents went to great lengths to get her into the best school around, No. 3 Middle School!

She never expected to offend the school’s notorious troublemaker, Yi Xiaoyao, on her very first day.

When Yi Xiaoyao heard the name Lin Qingqing, his eyes narrowed. Why did that name sound so familiar?

From then on, Lin Qingqing studied the Art of War and the Thirty-Six Stratagems day and night.

Her motto became: When you meet on a narrow road, the brave one wins.

Everyone thought she was doomed and in for a miserable time.

Finally, one day, the two of them argued until their faces were red. Everyone sighed, convinced Lin Qingqing was in for it this time!

Lin Qingqing thought so too!

To her surprise, Yi Xiaoyao pulled her into a secluded corner, braced both hands against the wall, and lowered his eyes. His voice was warm but strained with frustration. “Can’t I just admit I was wrong?”

Lin Qingqing: “...”

“I’m done for. You bullied me when we were kids, and now you’ve got me wrapped around your finger! Your Highness, can you stop being mad? I’ll kneel on a durian if you want!”