I Formed a CP with My Crush

[*Sharp-tongued, secretly flirtatious male host x seemingly composed female lawyer]

Also known as "Hot Kiss"

[Coming soon: "Blazing Flames, Gentle Fire," a goofy urban romance] Please add it to your collection!

Eight years ago, at Liancheng High School, you would have seen this: Jiang Qicheng, the top student in their grade, always escorted Shen Wei, the second-ranked student, home every Friday.

They were a perfect match in looks, a handsome guy and a beautiful girl, and their grades were neck and neck. Everyone was certain they would get together as soon as they graduated.

But after the college entrance exams, Jiang Qicheng went abroad, while Shen Wei moved away.

They were never seen together again.

Eight years later, Shen Wei is invited to take part in a legal education TV drama, where she reunites with the person she had secretly loved eight years ago: Jiang Qicheng.

But he acts indifferent toward her, so Shen Wei doesn't dare get too close.

Who knew that once the show aired, people would pair them up because of their supposedly perfect chemistry?

Fine, Shen Wei thinks. It's just a temporary burst of popularity, nothing to worry about. But what is this "Office Romance Diary" supposed to be?!

Jiang Qicheng says the show is just drumming up publicity, and the hype will die down soon.

The next day:

#TheShipIsReal

#JiangQichengAndShenWeiEnterTheSameResidentialComplex

#OhMyGodMyShipCameTrue

Shippers: "Wishing you a long and happy relationship."

Jiang Qicheng's girlfriend fans: "Please stop using our idol for clout. Let him shine on his own."

Shippers: "We don't care. They're perfect for each other."

Jiang Qicheng: "Thank you all for your support. Being with her is something I've wanted to do for eight years. I'm lucky she's still here."

Shen Wei, thinking to herself: So you had a crush on me too.

Shippers: "This romance is so sweet."

Solo fans: "I don't believe it. This can't be real!"

Both are seme, 1v1, sweet romance

Note: This novel has no real-life inspiration. Please don't bring that up.

--- Blurb for the upcoming novel "Blazing Flames, Gentle Fire" ---

[Cool, arrogant firefighter who's not only scheming but holds a grudge x drama-loving little reporter who backs down whenever she can]

After a chemical plant catches fire, the TV station assigns Ye Xiaorou to train with the Beiqing Fire and Rescue Unit for three months.

That very night, her foot gets stuck in the drain outside her own home.

Chen Xuchuan receives the emergency call and rushes over with equipment. He can't help letting out a quiet laugh when he sees the scene before him.

After he manages to free her foot, Ye Xiaorou smiles sweetly at him without a second thought. "Thank you, uncle."

Chen Xuchuan freezes for two seconds, then forces a smile. "You're welcome."

On the day she reports for duty, Ye Xiaorou looks at Chen Xuchuan, who is carrying her luggage and will be in charge of her for the next three months, and says obediently, "Thank you, Captain Chen."

"Uncle, helping people is what I'm supposed to do."

"..."

To make it through the next three months unscathed, Ye Xiaorou becomes Chen Xuchuan's little sidekick, constantly flattering him.

To everyone else in the unit, this looks like a classic case of a girl pursuing a guy.

One day, during a break in training, a teammate asks gossipily, "Xuchuan, is Xiaorou chasing you?"

Chen Xuchuan glances at Ye Xiaorou, who's resting nearby with her hands in her pockets, and laughs dismissively. "She's just a kid."

As the end of her three-month stint approaches, his little sidekick changes, becoming cold and distant.

After evening training, Chen Xuchuan corners Ye Xiaorou against a wall. She looks up at him, baffled, and stammers for a long moment. "Captain Chen, what are you doing?"

Chen Xuchuan grits his teeth and lowers his voice:

"You have no sense of responsibility."

You flirt with someone and then run away.

*Six-year age gap / 1v1 / both are each other's first and only / happy ending

*Weibo: Dong Qianqian Jue

Theme: Be brave in pursuing love, and be independent and strong