A Kiss in the Palm

[Mutual Secret Crush + Long-Planned Romance + Both Pure + Early Marriage and Devoted Love]

When Mu Chenxuan first meets Chu Tang, she’s a miserable first-year middle school student being bullied at the mouth of an alley, tears in her eyes. That day, Mu Chenxuan carries her home on his back and promises, “Your big brother will protect you from now on.” But when school starts on Monday, Chu Tang doesn’t show up. Mu Chenxuan later learns she transferred schools, and feels a little dejected, worrying that she might get bullied at her new school, too.

They meet again in high school. The once-miserable girl has grown into a beautiful, popular young woman. To his surprise, she’s also become friends with Mu Chenxuan’s cousin. He doesn’t know when he started falling for her, but the words he speaks beneath the flag, “I’ll be waiting for you at Fengbei University,” are meant for her alone.

He gets his wish and sees her at university. This time, he’ll protect her himself, dote on her, love her, and date her.

What Mu Chenxuan doesn’t know is that Chu Tang has loved him ever since he rescued her. He helped her escape the painful shadow of bullying. She likes lemon water and has been drinking it for five years, all because he once bought her that drink.

He’s a prodigy, a top student, adored by everyone and so far out of reach. How could Chu Tang not feel insecure? She thinks that even if her secret crush comes to nothing, following in his footsteps might at least help her become someone worthwhile.

But then, at university, something unexpected happens: Mu Chenxuan tells her he likes her and wants to date her. It feels like a deity has descended to earth... After Chu Tang and Mu Chenxuan get together, he dotes on her in every way. Everyone finally realizes that the heartless top student is actually clingy.