The Heir Apparent Is Doing Good Deeds Again Today

(A series for when inspiration strikes)

Arrogant, flamboyant "What do I do about being so popular?" young lord bottom x aloof, dignified prince top who gradually turns into a "resentful wife"

From universally disliked to universally adored / Maybe other side characters will have romantic storylines too / A school-life vlog from the Imperial College to the Hall of Literary Glory / A young couple's romance from "campus" to "workplace"

The Prince of Yan Commandery helped the current emperor seize the throne. His son, Xia Shulai, is lazy, arrogant, and domineering, living a life of pure comfort.

One day, a "Reputation Points System" drops out of nowhere. It claims that Xia Shulai has stirred up so much resentment that he activated it, and orders him to work hard, treat others kindly, make friends, and earn everyone's genuine affection.

Xia Shulai: What? What kind of demon crawled out of some godforsaken hole to meddle in this young lord's affairs?

Xia Shulai pays it no heed. After winning yet another dispute with a student at the Imperial College through the power of his connections, he is basking in his triumph when, the very next second...

Splash!

He falls into the water.

After being rescued, he comes down with a serious illness and spends half a month recovering at home.

It turns out that if he refuses to listen to the demon, he will either have bad luck or fall seriously ill.

Fortunately, though the Prince of Yan Commandery's son is domineering, he has one great virtue: he knows when to adapt.

Half a month later, Xia Shulai reflects on his mistakes and writes out an ambitious plan to "treat others kindly".

At the Imperial College, all he does is mark a few dull questions for the Tutor's son, but the latter hails him as a genius fit to serve the realm, praising the young lord's "uncanny memory".

In archery and horsemanship class, all he does is gallop over and snatch a token from an arrogant young heir, but even the Chancellor's grandson, who has been at odds with him, calls him a loyal, righteous man with a warm heart beneath his cool exterior.

After that, he treats his classmates to a lavish meal at Bianliang's finest restaurant, and they already regard him as a friend.

Xia Shulai is smug: "Being popular? Easy as pie."

Just as he is congratulating himself, the Crown Prince summons him to the Hall of Literary Glory to serve as his study companion.

Choosing me as your study companion? At least you have good taste!

Xia Shulai is even more pleased with himself. He brings the Crown Prince lychee and hibiscus pastries made by the famous chef his family hired from Jiangnan, intending them as a first gesture of goodwill.

But when he enters the palace that day, the Crown Prince doesn't even look at them, ordering his eunuch to throw them away.

"I don't care for sweets. Just do your duty, Young Lord Yan."

The Crown Prince is aloof and noble, not sparing Xia Shulai even a glance.

Then he leaves, abandoning Xia Shulai where he stands.

For the first time in days, Xia Shulai has hit a wall. He pauses: Hmm...

Interesting. (Rubs his chin)

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