A Rose Plucked from the Branch

[The fully revised version is only available on Jinjiang. Details will be filled in later.]

Cheng Yi first met Liang Yan when he was sixteen.

The girl held her pretty, flamboyant face high, making it impossible for him to ignore her and just as impossible to look her in the eye.

But she only had eyes for his older brother, Cheng Yu. Cheng Yi thought he'd never have a chance in this lifetime.

Until later, at a shabby little hotel.

In the cramped darkness, Liang Yan saw how awkward he was and mocked him in his ear: "Why pretend? Don't you want it?"

She wasn't good to him. She was quick-tempered and willful, said hurtful things, and didn't care about him enough. Even so, he continued to like her, just as much as ever.

Notes and warnings:

1. A spoiled, willful, bad-tempered girl X a quiet, reserved, patient boy.

2. The leads are the same age. School life in the first half, then rekindled love after a breakup in the second half. The boy has a secret crush.

3. A story about favoritism, prejudice, and learning to get along. Don't read if that's not your thing.

Next up: The Years of Our Youth, childhood sweethearts.

Coming soon: Clear Pool, where a lofty beauty descends from her pedestal.

Coming soon: Jasmine Banquet, a rich playboy X an ordinary girl.

They first met at his birthday party, where a group of young heirs gathered to celebrate with him.

He had his girlfriend in his arms, and she had her boyfriend at her side.

As his friend's girlfriend, she offered him her congratulations, and he nodded in thanks.

They met for the second time outside her school, when he came to pick up his girlfriend.

The third time was outside her school again. He asked if she wanted to give it a try.

The fourth time, he leaned against the headboard, finished his cigarette, and left her a key card before he left.

He was the one who began their relationship, and he was the one who ended it.

He said, "Shu Mo, don't let me see you again."

Theme: Favoritism, acceptance, and prejudice.