I Don't Like You Anymore

Cheng Ran, Jiangcheng No. 1 High School's most notorious rebellious heiress, has one wish for her seventeenth year: to do everything the school rules expressly forbid.

So far, there's only one thing left on her list: dating.

True to her principle that if she's going to date, she might as well date the best, Cheng Ran walks straight up to Jiang Ci, the class's top academic obsessive, who's number one in both academics and sports, and whose looks are second to none. "Jiang Ci, how about being my boyfriend?"

Jiang Ci twirls his pen and replies nonchalantly, "Sorry, classmate. Our main task right now is studying. We can't date."

Cheng Ran's pursuit of her "dream" hits a wall.

Her rebellious streak kicks in. Because of Jiang Ci's words, she insists on competing with him academically. She rises early and studies late, driven by the sheer irritation she feels whenever she sees him. Against all odds, she actually manages to get into Qing University alongside him.

Their classmates are amazed by the power of "love," and all expect Cheng Ran to confess to Jiang Ci again once she gets her Qing University acceptance letter.

Instead, Cheng Ran grabs her letter and walks off. "Who said I was going to confess again? I got into Qing University just to chase him. That's a win for me. I'm done chasing."

Cheng Ran leaves without a backward glance.

Meanwhile, downstairs from Cheng Ran's home, Jiang Ci is waiting to accept her confession. Huh?

Over the three short months between summer vacation and the start of university, Jiang Ci watches Cheng Ran go through four boyfriends.

Finally, after Cheng Ran breaks up with her fifth boyfriend, Jiang Ci can take it no longer. He corners her at the classroom door. "Cheng Ran, be my girlfriend."

Cheng Ran folds her arms and leans against the doorframe, her tone casual. "Sorry, classmate. Our main task right now is studying. We can't date."

Hearing his own familiar words, Jiang Ci regrets ever saying them. He asks hoarsely, "Fine. Then tell me, how much do I have to study before you'll agree to be with me?"

"..."

"Jiang Ci, I don't like you anymore."

• Arrogant, rebellious, haughty, stubborn heiress x smug top student who gets a moment's satisfaction from turning her down, then has to go through hell to win her back

• "She could have been his first love and future wife, but he screwed up and became her sixth boyfriend instead"

• The heroine only ever gets as far as holding hands with her first five boyfriends.

Intended message: Study hard and build a bright future.