Best Friends Can't Fall in Love

[See Weibo for publication updates. New novel, The Truth Is You, now underway] * “We’re good friends… We can’t date.” “Then let’s get married.” - [Plot version] 1. Jiang Xing slapped the table and sprang to her feet. “I’ve said this a million times! I’m not his girlfriend, we’re just good friends. Anyone who says otherwise is a dog!” Zhang Xueqi didn’t even look up. “I don’t want to be a dog.” At midnight, Zhang Xueqi posted a photo of his border collie on his Moments. Caption: Woof. Their childhood friend: If I believe you two again, I’ll be a dog! 2. After the sixth late-night phone call, Zhang Xueqi finally gave in and picked up. Jiang Xing offered a clumsy explanation. “I-I wanted to see Douge.” He replied helplessly, “You just walked him a few hours ago. What’s there to see?” Her voice was very quiet. “I just… kind of miss him.” I miss you so much. Zhang Xueqi rolled onto his back and stared at the ceiling. After a long while, he closed his eyes and sighed. “I’ll turn on the light. Come over and see him.” - [Monologue version] 1. She said we were good friends So I held back the urge to take her hand But when she lifted her face And looked at me with those bright, round eyes I felt my heart stop beating Zhang Xueqi’s Teenage Diary 2. Life is short, so make sure to do three things every day: Feed the cat, walk the dog, and annoy Zhang Xueqi Jiang Xing’s motto *“Good friends” is how I disguise the way my heart skips a beat *“To me, you’re worth more than everyone else.” "A childhood-friends-to-lovers story about two people who bicker as much as they love each other" - [Reading Guide] *The leads only have eyes for each other from beginning to end. Neither has any exes; there’s an explanation later. *The novel is currently being revised. The text differs from pirated copies starting with Chapter 1. You can support the official version for around 4 yuan. *If anyone with no followers or subscriptions is found spreading malicious rumors, screenshots will be taken and legal action pursued. 1. All sweet romance, one-on-one, happy ending. 2. Childhood friends / healing and warmth / light everyday life / straightforward romance. 3. Spirited, shy little troublemaker × scheming, reserved big bad wolf. 4. The hero has a secret crush on the heroine. She doesn’t catch on at first, but later she makes her feelings clear. If this setup bothers you, don’t test it on yourself~ 5. Light on plot, mostly everyday moments. Please enjoy it at a relaxed pace. Thank you so much. Serialized from December 24, 2021 to February 9, 2022 Theme: Strive for self-reliance, independence, and self-love