Wild Secret Crush

[The print edition is now available on all major platforms!] To outsiders, Cheng Chiye and Xu Letao seemed like complete opposites who would never cross paths. One was a naturally aloof, free-spirited golden boy; the other was a girl in class with an unusual way of thinking and almost no presence at all. One ordinary afternoon, Xu Letao unexpectedly received an anonymous love letter from Cheng Chiye. She froze and asked the messenger, “Why would he write me a love letter?” The messenger replied, “He must have unusual taste.” Xu Letao smoothed her hair, put on some lip gloss, and walked gracefully up to him. Blushing, she said, “I accept.” Cheng Chiye leaned back lazily in his chair and looked her up and down, his voice so cold it was almost rude. “What are you accepting?” Xu Letao said nothing, just held up her WeChat QR code right in front of his eyes. “Scan it.” There was a chorus of jeers around them, but no one took it seriously. This guy had admirers everywhere. Why would he choose someone so plain? Thinking everyone was teasing her, she ran off. Her deskmate looked after her. “Are you two close?” “We've said a few words.” Cheng Chiye raised his eyes slightly and asked nonchalantly, “Does that count as close?” His deskmate muttered, “Then why is she acting so weird?” * Jiang Haoran asked a friend to deliver a love letter for him, and the friend caused a mix-up. Convinced he was devastatingly handsome, Jiang Haoran kept going over to Xu Letao and striking brooding poses. After putting up with it for days, Xu Letao finally slammed her hand on the desk and yelled, “You mangy pheasant, why are you strutting around like a peacock?” Jiang Haoran smiled to himself. She'd accepted his love letter, so why was she still putting on an act? Unusual thought process vs. bad-boy charm [Reading guide] The love letter is a mix-up. Happy ending / unrequited love / each other's first love / ensemble cast A youthful, awkward coming-of-age story. No intimate contact between minors. The leads get together after they are adults. Theme: Perseverance brings success.