Don't Back Down!

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* The smoking, drinking, fighting, and other such behavior in this story is drawn from personal experience, but is portrayed critically.

* The story contains some verbal bullying and other forms of school bullying, all portrayed critically.

* The two characters do not get together while underage, though they do have crushes on each other. Anything involving young love is portrayed critically.

Mutual tops!!!

A story about two big shots who tease, flirt with, and mess with each other until they fall for each other.

Ji Le x Lou Yan

The “poor but still shameless” top student x the “I honestly don't know why I'm so rich” ace student

After meeting Lou Yan, every student at Hengyang No. 7 High School agreed that Lou Yan wasn't human.

“I can score 121 out of 120 in math, and 151 out of 150. That extra point is because my answers are even more correct than the official ones.”

Classmates: We were absolutely terrified at the time. QWQ

But after meeting Ji Le, everyone said: Lou Yan might not be human, but Ji Le is an absolute menace!

“That's right, it's me! I'm your heartthrob, Ji Le.”

“I have no special talents, except that I'm exceptionally fond of studying.”

“The man hailed as forever standing at the summit.”

“Please don't hold back your applause, thank you. I know you're all deeply impressed by me.”

Classmates: We wanted to punch someone at the time.

Lou Yan rolled up his sleeves: Come on, first in the year. Let's talk.

Ji Le: Got a problem? Then let's settle it!

Ji Le: Lou Yan? Who's Lou Yan? I only remember people better than me, and I'm sorry, but there aren't any so far.

Lou Yan: Just don't chicken out!

After they came out.

Ji Le: Coming out was a great call. I'll run away with Lou Yan now.

Lou Yan: Well said! That's the only time you've ever spoken like a normal person!

Classmates: Applause! No breaking up until you have a kid!

Classmates: That's true love. We can't stop shipping them!

A little scene (Yan-Le):

Lou Yan: “When you've got a problem, go find Piggy. Piggy's right here. There's nothing we can't solve, right?”

Ji Le chuckled softly and nodded. “Piggy's right.”

A little scene (Le-Yan):

Ji Le: “The wind's pretty strong tonight, and the fireworks are beautiful.”

Lou Yan: “Say what you mean.”

Ji Le: “I mean, Piggy, I want to kiss you.”

Quotes from Don't Chicken Out

. The stars on the distant mountaintop flickered, and the gentle breeze mingled with the lively cheers. Amid the brilliant fireworks, they quietly kissed.

. A young person's affection is always so bold, like wild roses blooming on a hillside, rushing headlong into a passionate love.

Theme: Growing up and youth