Believe It or Not, I'll Kiss You

Coming soon: After Mistaking the Crown Prince's Rival in Love for My Fiancée; The Merciless Path Venerable Is Secretly in Love

[This novel will go on sale in reverse order on Tuesday, June 23. The reversed chapters are 20–37, so please don't buy them again if you've already read them. Thank you for all your support so far, and I hope you'll continue to support me!]

Just before the start of senior year, the students are reassigned to new classes after the arts and sciences track split.

Qiao Yuezhi drags a mountain of luggage into his new dorm room all by himself. He opens the door and sees his sworn enemy from the neighboring No. 1 Middle School, back when they were in junior high.

And of all the beds, this guy has the one underneath his.

The sun sets, and the two groups face off, their long shadows stretching across the ground.

The atmosphere is tense. Qiao Yuezhi stands at the front with a brick in his hand, glaring at the leader of the opposing group. He shouts excitedly, "Keep staring, and see if I don't kiss you!"

"..."

After a long silence, the other guy turns around, waves his hand, and leaves.

Qiao Yuezhi's buddy turns to him, admiration written all over his face. "I never would've guessed you had that move in reserve, Brother Yue!"

Qiao Yuezhi: I didn't! I clearly meant to say, "Keep it up and I'll beat you up"! Let me explain!

-You don't know who Qiao Yuezhi is? He's that, that, that guy! (frantically winking)

*Campus romance, a seemingly sweet but secretly cunning gong x a sunny shou, a silly little sweet treat to make you smile

*Blurb inspired by an online joke

Coming soon: The Merciless Path Venerable Is Secretly in Love

Lan Jueqi is a workaholic who transmigrated into the cultivation world. Through his own talent and diligence, he specializes in the Merciless Path and becomes one of its leading experts.

He publishes books such as Basic Theory of the Merciless Path, A Comprehensive Guide to the Merciless Path, and Practical Applications of the Merciless Path: How to Make a Comeback and Become the Ultimate Loner. They all become required reading for cultivators of the Merciless Path.

After failing to overcome a tribulation during a closed-door cultivation session, Lan Jueqi realizes that there is a flaw in his Merciless Path. It calls for in-depth study, and publishing a new theoretical work becomes a required subject for the exam.

As the Merciless Path's beloved idol, Lan Jueqi is visited by a constant stream of people after news of his failed tribulation gets out.

Then they discover that the aloof flower of the Merciless Path, the unattainable moon in the sky, has changed.

Not only does he always wear a smile, he also kindly asks if they're too hot or cold, whether they've eaten, and if they'd like a little something extra.

When they leave, he personally sees them out and gives them a flower as thanks, saying they should come by more often when they have time, so they can chat about everything under the sun and move from poetry and literature to their ideals in life.

In the end, he even gives them presents on holidays, including March 15, Consumer Rights Day.

The cultivation world is shaken to its core. "???"

Gradually, rumors spread through the cultivation world that Lan Jueqi is undergoing a trial of love. And as everyone knows, according to his own theory, it's entirely possible that he might prove his Dao by killing his wife or husband.

Lan Jueqi is troubled too. It's true that he's fallen for someone, but...

He's forgotten who he's secretly in love with.

Coming soon: I Can Hear Everyone's System Voice

You're a rich second-generation heir who lives off your family's money and has no ambitions. You can just lie flat and coast through life.

When you make a birthday wish, you jokingly wish for world peace.

Then, amid everyone's expectant gazes, you blow out the candles...

To your left is your childhood friend No. 1, a fake young master bound to a Yandere Harem System. At that moment, the System is giving him advice in a cute doll-like voice: [Everyone here should fall under your spell. When you drink in a bit, pretend you can't hold your liquor and collapse, so they all fuss over you and fight for you. You need to be either sick or clingy, so pick one. You can do it!]

To your right is your tall, muscular, dark-skinned childhood friend No. 2, a sports student bound to a Runaway with the Baby After Meeting the White Moonlight System. Its voice is deep and magnetic: [Just put this special drug in the wine. Once you drink it, you two will get it on, and you'll hit the jackpot in one go!]

The aloof, high-powered CEO, a favored son of heaven who doesn't get along with your childhood friends, arrives late and steps in front of you. Along with his "Sorry I'm late" comes the voice of a Simp's Surefire Success System: [If you don't have a rose, you can quickly pull up some grass from a nearby flowerpot and give it to someone. No, never mind. When you drink in a bit, lower your glass and say something sweet, like, "I've been so lucky to have all you older brothers looking after me. I'd even be willing to repay you by offering myself."]

The real young master, a classmate who came along unwillingly with the aloof CEO, has an Overbearing Dragon King System working its magic in his head: [You can bring everyone here except the CEO under your command as underlings. After the drinks, you need to show some presence and intimidate them. Watch your eyes. You must look domineering!]

From next door, you faintly hear an impatient mechanical voice: [The neighbors are so noisy. Wouldn't it look pretty if I threw a bomb over when they clink glasses and made them explode like fireworks?]

Everyone has a hand on their glass and is looking at you, the protagonist, just waiting for you to raise it and say, "Cheers!"

Theme: There is no end to learning, and the young need not fear.