Play on Your Heartstrings

If Yan Shuzhi is a sparkling diamond, then Xu Qiaoqiao is a dusty old stone. One is the campus heartthrob, the other an ordinary girl. And yet, ever since high school, Yan Shuzhi’s gaze has always lingered on Xu Qiaoqiao. In his short life, only Xu Qiaoqiao has ever stirred his heart. He can’t help feeling this way, but he doesn’t want to admit it. Then, after starting university, Yan Shuzhi rejects Xu Qiaoqiao’s hundredth confession out of habit... Yan Shuzhi: ...Where’s Qiaoqiao? Xu Qiaoqiao, who had never gone more than a week without showing up in front of him, was now laughing and chatting with a man who was less handsome than him, shorter than him, and had worse grades than him, as they headed to the library together. Yan Shuzhi: Huh??? There’s a betting pool at B University about Xu Qiaoqiao and Yan Shuzhi. Everyone’s betting on when Xu Qiaoqiao will give up on Yan Shuzhi. Xu Qiaoqiao boldly throws her hat into the ring: “I, Xu Qiaoqiao, will never give up as long as Yan Shuzhi stays single! If I can’t keep my word, I’ll memorize the entire Introduction to the Basic Principles of Marxism!!!” Later... Xu Qiaoqiao: Marxism is so interesting. I’m going to memorize it... QAQ Three days later Xu Qiaoqiao: Everyone! I’ve memorized the whole thing! If you want to test me, come to my livestream and quiz me! There’ll be absolutely no cheating, not a single blind spot, and I, Xu Qiaoqiao, will honor my bet! Everyone: A whole book in three days!? Is that for real!? A few days later, Yan Shuzhi cornered Xu Qiaoqiao by the wall. Yan Shuzhi said hoarsely, “I’ll set up a new bet. Let’s bet on when Yan Shuzhi will agree to be with Xu Qiaoqiao. How about it?” Xu Qiaoqiao pushed Yan Shuzhi away. “Xu Qiaoqiao isn’t pursuing you anymore. There’s no point in that bet.” Yan Shuzhi: “Then let’s bet on when Xu Qiaoqiao will agree to be with Yan Shuzhi.” Xu Qiaoqiao looked completely baffled. The next day, Yan Shuzhi began openly pursuing Xu Qiaoqiao... Xu Qiaoqiao: !!! Everyone: !!!!???? Ordinary (?) Girl VS Campus Heartthrob When you like someone, don’t give up too easily just because there’s a gap between you. Maybe you’ll win them over! Content warnings: 1. This is a one-on-one romance, and they’re each other’s first love. Later, the male lead will go through a long, painful road to win his wife back. 2. The plot is cliched, melodramatic, and angsty, but mostly sweet with a little heartbreak. 3. The author is trying very hard, so please be gentle when you criticize her (just kidding). Romance novel Winning Your Heartstrings (originally titled The 101st Confession) will conclude this Saturday. After it ends, the entire novel will be locked behind a paywall, so hurry and read it, dears. Weibo: TAKU_Junzi Bai Quietly asking for a follow on the author’s profile before you go. Theme: A dream is something you dream, but you also have to dare to imagine it and make it happen