Don't Call Me Out

The blurb may change. Plans often fail to keep up with circumstances. Back in middle school, Mo Yao was chased by the school bully until he had no choice but to climb over the school wall. So he pretended to have a crush on He Xiao, the most popular guy at school. Mo Yao: My name is Mo Yao, and yours is He Xiao. Put our names together and we get Xiaoyao, which means carefree! We're perfect for each other! He Xiao: Liar. You just want to lure the school bully into a one-on-one fight with me. He Xiao seemed to get addicted to calling Mo Yao out on every single lie. As adults, Mo Yao is worn down by life and working himself to the bone every day, while He Xiao has become an elite professional. He Xiao: Your name is Mo Yao, and mine is He Xiao. Put our names together and we get Xiaoyao. Don't you think we're perfect for each other? Mo Yao: How are we perfect for each other? Since when did you learn to lie? He Xiao: I'll make every lie you tell come true, including what you said back then about liking me. A story about how He Xiao digs deep to win over his first love, making every lie she told for one reason or another come true. Theme: Growth