My Scum Ex Is Weeping, but I Only Love Studying

A sensitive, resilient shut-in pursued x a reckless, free-spirited pursuer in his past life, a domineering, devoted dog in this one

Both are reborn; a pursuit to win back his beloved

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In his past life, Qi Lezhan loved Qin Zhen with all his heart, following him everywhere like a little tail that wouldn't leave him alone.

But to Qin Zhen, he was neither the only one nor the most special.

He had no choice but to stumble through learning to leave, growing up, living on his own, and overcoming his fear of the dark.

He thought he'd done pretty well.

Maybe one day, he could live a good life even without Qin Zhen.

Then he died.

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Reborn at seventeen, Qi Lezhan thought it over. His biggest regret was giving up the chance to attend Jing University, with its rich academic atmosphere.

Now, he could live on his own and finally had the ability to pursue his dreams.

There was light ahead. He reached out and gently took hold of it.

Everything was just as beautiful as it should be.

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Qin Zhen had always thought Qi Lezhan was just a pretty little tail, even a little annoying for being so clingy and introverted.

Only after he disappeared did Qin Zhen realize that Qi Lezhan was air, water, and a tenderness that seeped into his heart.

It had gone unnoticed until he was gone, and then Qin Zhen could barely breathe.

In this new life, he would cherish his A-Zhan and keep him from feeling lost, afraid, or helpless.

But his A-Zhan didn't want him anymore.

Notes:

1. The pursuer really is a scumbag, but the pursued isn't pathetic.

2. The scumbag pursuer took the love he received for granted in his past life. The pursued has psychological issues. If that's a trigger for you, don't read.

3. The pursuer liked to play around in his past life, but never had a physical relationship with anyone else. Readers who require both leads to be sexually inexperienced, beware.

Theme: Math is awesome.