He hadn't wanted to walk her to and from school. She was short, with stubby legs, and a little mute. Besides "Thank you, big brother" and "Goodbye, big brother," she couldn't manage a third sentence.
Unfortunately, they lived in the same residential compound, and their parents knew each other, so he couldn't get out of the favor they'd asked of him.
Her parents even praised her for being an excellent student in both conduct and academics, and told him to learn from her.
Yeah, right.
She didn't want to walk to and from school with him, either. He was tall, with long legs, and walked so fast she was always huffing and puffing as she tried to keep up.
He looked fierce, always wore a scowl, had terrible grades, and was constantly getting challenged to fights by delinquents outside...
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Sensitive and proud in their teenage years, the two made a point of avoiding each other at school.
One day, at the turn of the stairwell in their residential compound, one of them descended lightly, holding the railing, her skirt spreading like a lotus leaf. The other climbed with his hands in his pockets, slouching lazily.
They both stopped at the same time.
He looked her up and down, noticing how different she looked from usual, and teased, "All dressed up. Going on a date?"
She rolled her eyes. She couldn't bring herself to use the "None of your damn business" he'd taught her a hundred times.
She said yes.
He froze. As she passed him, he suddenly put an arm around her waist.
"Before you date someone else, practice with me first."
Then he lowered his head.
The setting sun, filtered through the window decorations, captured their hurried first kiss and the handprint on his face.
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Lin Jiajia was sweet and well-behaved, with excellent grades. From elementary school through middle school, she competed with another boy for the top spot in their grade. Everyone thought they were made for each other.
But underachieving rich kid Tang Yao'an had other ideas.
Theme: A delinquent turns over a new leaf, and a good girl tames the dog.
