An awkward female protagonist + an even more awkward male protagonist = a love that tortures each other but attracts each other
Awkward heroine Ji Ling - "I don't believe in love! I don't believe in you either! I don't believe you love me either!"
The even more awkward male protagonist Yan Junfei - "Don't believe it?! Yes! You're right! Who said I love you?! How could I possibly fall in love with you? There are so many women throwing themselves at you! I would give up the entire forest for you?"
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"Okay! That's right! You win, I love you!"