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Xu Tingqiao and He Jinghang were betrothed as children, but somehow ended up with a purely platonic friendship that involved plenty of arms slung over shoulders.
When they got to college, they were suddenly forced into a relationship. Only then did they realize how serious things had become. One ran away from home, the other went on a hunger strike, and at last they managed to call off the engagement.
That night, they invited a bunch of friends to a bar to celebrate like the whole world was rejoicing.
The next morning, they woke up in the same bed.
Xu Tingqiao composed herself for a few seconds, then took a deep breath. "We're all adults. Let's just call last night an accident. It won't happen again."
He Jinghang swiftly pulled on a T-shirt and replied even more coolly than she had. "Of course. I wouldn't have it any other way."
But later on...
When Xu Tingqiao got hit on at a bar, He Jinghang stood in front of her without a trace of expression.
That was just a loyal best friend's duty.
Back in the car, in the cramped, dim space, he pinned her against the seat and kissed her even more fiercely than the night before.
That was just a friends-with-benefits partner's instinct.
The day their secret relationship came to light, their families and friends said, "Was it really that fun to keep stringing us along?"
Cocky guy x cool girl | From casual to committed | Secret relationship
#YouCouldHaveDatedWhileEngaged, But You Just Had To Make It Exciting
Official blurb dated March 6, 2026,
Idea from January 2020, screenshot saved.
Theme: The best person is right by your side
