The Most Hated Girl at the Aristocratic Academy Became Everyone's Favorite

[From universally disliked to universally adored + underdog’s rise + personal growth + love grows over time + love at first sight + no CP + regret and redemption] Because of a marriage contract, Youxing arrived from a small town looking shabby and out of place at the elite academy. He thought he could live the good life thanks to his fiancé, but the man he was engaged to was arrogant and prejudiced. He constantly mocked him and even brought him an obnoxious rival in love. Since he couldn’t change the world around him, Youxing decided he had to change himself, and quietly steeled his resolve. As the shabby little duckling turned into a swan, Youxing found himself surrounded by admirers. Even the obnoxious rival and the group of friends who had always told him to stay away came running over. Now that he had the means, Youxing planned to get rid of the troublesome marriage contract. But the man who had fallen for him over time stubbornly refused to agree, and even began accepting the idea of getting engaged. The clueless Youxing couldn’t understand why these people kept pestering him. Hadn’t they looked down on him? Why were they suddenly unhappy when they heard he was leaving? Notes: 1. This is a growth story. At first, the protagonist is new to his surroundings and doesn’t know how to do everything. He’s hardworking and talented, and will transform over time. 2. He’s gentle but extremely strong. He’ll give in to kindness, not force, and he has boundaries and will fight back.