[Fake-cold, genuinely flirtatious and scheming top x Straight-passing, genuinely oblivious and resilient bottom]
Will this be a secret crush come true, or just an act?
After his family was struck by disaster, Jin Lin struggled through the mire of life.
At his most miserable, he reunited with Pei Yanzhi, the academic ace he'd once secretly admired.
Pei Yanzhi was still refined and composed, while Jin Lin was down on his luck from head to toe.
Jin Lin lowered his head, trying to avoid him, but Pei Yanzhi kept "coincidentally" helping him:
"It's on my way."
"We happen to need someone."
"It's just business, Junior Jin. Don't read too much into it."
Jin Lin never liked owing anyone favors, so he resisted even as he let Pei Yanzhi get closer.
But the closer they got, the more he sensed something was off.
Was this model student really not the pure and noble person he'd remembered?
The heir to the richest family, Pei Yanzhi was born into a world of fame and fortune, and had seen plenty of deceit and scheming.
One night four years ago, a drunken guy had nearly forced a kiss on him.
Now, four years later, the same person acted as if he didn't know him?
Life was boring anyway. Why not tease this down-and-out stray cat?
Watch him stay on guard, watch him struggle, watch him slowly let down his defenses.
Until one day, Jin Lin discovered the truth and demanded, eyes red, "Pei Yanzhi, was this fun?"
Pei Yanzhi gently pressed a finger to the corner of his eye, his gaze deep.
"You were the one who started it."
"Don't remember?" He lowered his head and leaned closer, their breaths mingling.
"Shall I help you remember?"
[Reading Guide]
1. One-on-one romance, happy ending, equally matched leads
2. Pei starts out carefully laying his plans, but later Jin Lin begins to turn the tables
3. A story about disguises and seeing through them, hunting and turning the tables
Core message: Love can overcome anything.
