My Fault, I'll Kneel First

[Scheming Man Enters the Scene + Chasing Love in the Entertainment Industry Six Years Later]

A self-destructive, broken young master × a seemingly cold but soft-hearted, innocent top student

Most people would do anything to live a life of wealth and power. Xia Jingyan is the opposite. He has a special fondness for the old alley where his father lived before making his fortune from nothing.

One day, he was standing beside a breakfast stall, eating a deluxe jianbing, and the next, his agent, Fu Wen, had lured him into TRACE, a top entertainment company.

Sounds good. Just what he wanted.

But the day-to-day luxuries came slower than the coordinated bullying.

Clutching his diagnosis of a "mood disorder," Xia Jingyan finally made up his mind to quit.

In the height of summer, in August, a student from a prestigious high school in the city transferred into their second year.

People said he had a bad temper, was impossible to get along with, and always wore a sour expression, as though the whole world owed him millions.

The moment his illness flared up, Xia Jingyan's heart sank.

Embarrassing myself right at the start of term...

If you haven't done anything wrong, you don't fear ghosts knocking at your door. Just before he fainted, he actually heard Qi Song's voice!

When he opened his eyes, he sucked in a sharp breath: SOS, he'd run into his creditor!

It was my fault. I'm too proud to apologize. There's no way I'm getting on my knees!

Qi Song was speechless and wanted to hit him. Qi Song was teased until his face turned red. Qi Song finally understood his own feelings.

But happiness never lasts long.

On Christmas Eve, Xia Jingyan nearly lost control and took his own life.

"Qi Song, close your eyes. Don't look."

Qi Song held his trembling hand tight and choked out, "Xia Jingyan, I'll stay by your side. Please stop hurting yourself, okay?"

I hope so... He couldn't promise.

*

Six years later, Xia Jingyan sneaked back into the country.

Looking at how much his appearance had changed, he was sure Qi Song would never recognize the bastard who'd disappeared without a word twice.

The night the top-tier star HYALINE+ finished their concert, the trending topics on Dayan were absolutely sensational.

#Qi Song's Relationship#

#Xia Jingyan Returns to the Entertainment Industry#

Not long after, an account with a gold verification badge and a Maltese as its profile picture posted a clarification.

Then the topic "Xia Jingyan Qi Song" quickly shot to the top of the trending list.

A few months later, in the dead of night, only the two of them were in the pitch-black office.

It was my fault. I'll get on my knees first. This time, I can't afford to care about my pride.

"Your Highness, would you be willing to date me? For a period of two years." The long-haired beauty toyed with Qi Song's earlobe, his warm breath making Qi Song's heart itch.

"Two years is too long. Two months." Qi Song's Adam's apple bobbed. Resisting temptation, he firmly cut most of the time away.

"It's a deal. But don't regret it when the time comes." Xia Jingyan lifted his chin and softly kissed him.

Yes, Qi Song did regret it later. He regretted not cutting him down sooner.

"Relentless pursuit is the true art of winning someone's heart." Xia Jingyan laughed triumphantly as he held his drunken lover in his arms.

[Xia Jingyan's thoughts: It's all because I figured it out too late, wwww... Darling, don't abandon me...]

[Qi Song looked at him with distaste: Did going abroad mess up your brain?]

Tu es Ma perle de verre.

(You are my glass bead.)

Reader's Guide:

1. The school timeline takes place in year XX; the entertainment industry timeline after their reunion takes place in year XX+6. The story unfolds in reverse chronological order, with flashbacks interspersed.

2. The school arc mixes sweetness and angst; the entertainment industry arc has more sweet moments.

3. Includes a dating variety show, mainly featuring the two of them together, with school scenes interspersed.

4. Most place names and settings are fictional. Please don't associate them with the real world.

5. Main couples from other books in the series will appear, but they won't affect your reading.

Theme: Saving each other