My Cool, Aloof Friend Keeps Trying to Lure Me In

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1. The day it was revealed that she was the Lin family's adopted daughter was the easiest, yet most humiliating, day in the life of Si Ji, a celebrity with a notorious reputation.

She had finally shaken off the label of being a clingy pest, only to show up at a banquet in the most miserable state in front of her high school best friend, Bai Shuting, the rising director from the wealthiest family in Jingcheng.

Their youthful friendship had ended in a vicious, unforgiving argument.

She was the last person Si Ji wanted to see her like this.

Amid the clinking glasses, the producer and senior colleagues who'd repeatedly made things difficult for her all bowed and scraped before Bai Shuting, fawning over her.

Si Ji hid in a corner, and even twisted her ankle on the way out.

Speeding through the rainy night, her assistant's car was forced to a sudden stop by a Porsche.

Against the light, the figure approaching was tall and slender, with graceful curves.

Rain clung to Bai Shuting's hair. She seemed to blend into the night, looking lonely and dejected. Bai Shuting straightened and strode forward, gripping Si Ji's pale wrist. A few complicated emotions flickered in her eyes.

"Do you hate me that much?!"

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2. A big-budget S+ production landed in Si Ji's lap. Its director had made several hit dramas, and everyone said Si Ji had hit the jackpot. Only she knew she was trying to avoid someone.

Bai Shuting was actually Si Ji's biggest secret.

They'd known each other since they were young, and at some point their friendship had changed into something else. Admitting it would do neither of them any good.

But Si Ji couldn't help getting jealous when she saw a popular young actress wrap her arms around Bai Shuting. She wore her jealousy on her face and ended up trending.

She hid on set, never expecting Bai Shuting to corner her in the dressing room after the night shoot.

"Why are you afraid to look at me?"

Cornered by the door, Si Ji stubbornly refused to answer, but bit her lip without realizing it.

Bai Shuting reached out and lightly touched her lips. Her voice was like a clear mountain stream, captivating the heart.

"Be good. Don't bite."

Si Ji was about to bristle, but then she looked up and met Bai Shuting's tender gaze. Her eyes dropped to Bai Shuting's lips, and in a rush of heat, she asked:

"Then where should I bite?"

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3. Bai Shuting came from Jingcheng's richest family and had won an international award for directing. Three years in a row, her new films had topped the arthouse charts. She also had powerful financial backing.

Many young actresses wanted to pursue her, but their hopes were crushed before they could get started.

Everyone in the industry knew her standard rejection: "Sorry, I'm not dating."

Yet one day, this very aloof, cold-hearted woman made an official announcement:

@Si Ji, my dearest friend and the love of my life.

At the same time, someone on a forum for Yancheng International High School resurrected an old thread full of photos of Si Ji and Bai Shuting in high school.

In every photo, Bai Shuting looked as cool and aloof as ever, except when she looked at Si Ji, her gaze was tender and full of longing.

Bai Shuting even replied in person:

[Yeah, I like her.

I've liked her since high school.]

All along,

the bright moon had hung high,

shining on only one person.

Theme: Love can overcome anything