I See the Morning Sun

[Main Story Complete]

Because of the rose-colored memories of their childhood, Xia Zhao has always thought that Qin Shu is still the impeccably well-behaved honor student he used to be, the sort who would ask her for advice about anything even slightly out of line, and who is delicate and frail enough to need protecting.

The other students, who have spent two months being thoroughly crushed by the newly transferred Qin Shu in everything from academics to fighting: "..."

They glance at Qin Shu behind her, his gaze dark and cold as he stares them down, and swallow the words that would expose his true nature.

Then one day, Xia Zhao goes to rescue Qin Shu from a gang of thugs, only to see him swiftly take them all down. He rubs his dirt-stained backpack against himself to make it look as though he has been kicked, then crouches on the ground with a feeble expression, waiting for the teachers to arrive.

Xia Zhao: "..."

Perhaps, maybe,

I have a tiny little misunderstanding about my childhood friend, whom I haven't seen in years.

February 16, Monday, Sunny

From sixth grade to the second year of high school, after five years apart, I finally get to sit in the same classroom as Zhaozhao again.

She's still just as she was before: pretty and lively, with little dimples and sharp canines when she smiles.

Looking at her, I remember how we used to ride our bikes to and from school together in elementary school. She stopped beside a country path and picked a golden sunflower for me.

I've read every article she published in the Youth Newspaper over these five years, searching them for any sign of me;

I skipped class to watch her at her school's sports meet, taking a picture with my old camera as she raced toward the finish line;

I watched her debate on the city's education channel and knew which book we'd read together as children her words came from.

But when she heard my name and looked at me, there was more than joy at our reunion in her eyes. There was also an awkward, unfamiliar distance.

In that moment, I decided to pretend to be just like I used to be.

I want her to get used to having me around again as soon as possible.

Cheerful, lively, very straight girl x slightly scheming, aloof and gloomy boy

[Reading Notes]

1. High school setting, childhood friends reunited. The leads were neighbors as children, separated in fifth grade, and meet again in their second year of high school.

2. First love for both. No intimate contact before adulthood.

Coming Soon: The Celestials All Want to Win Me Over

As the first commoner from the Trash District to get into Saint Sequence Academy, Ling Xi is prepared to be ostracized, tormented, and even ambushed.

But she never expected that the holy-blooded boys, who always looked down on everyone and treated commoners like insects, would keep lowering themselves to approach her.

And these Celestials are clearly the ones who go out of their way to get close and attract her attention, yet they always wear an expression that says, "Woman, letting you near me is a privilege. If you know what's good for you, you'll do as I say and hurry up and worship at my feet."

Ling Xi: My fists are clenched. Absolutely clenched.

But who would turn down men who come knocking? She won't fall for them, make the first move, or reject them. She'll keep them all wrapped around her little finger. And so, the Celestials, who had thought they were in complete control, finally lose it one after another.

The elegant and noble first heir asks, "Did my twin brother say something to you behind my back? Is that why you dislike me so much?"

Ling Xi is taken aback. "Why do you all keep asking me that? I just don't want to ruin your brotherly relationship."

The wicked boy who lives for fun says, "Since you signed a dating contract with me, you shouldn't have anything to do with other men."

Ling Xi muses, "But wasn't the whole point of signing the contract with me so you could enjoy watching the official girlfriend beat up the mistress?"

The arrogant, domineering major general says, "I may have hurt you, but I truly love you. We don't have to fight to the death."

Ling Xi pats his handsome face with her knife. "I get it, I get it. A beating is a sign of affection, and every knife I give you now shows just how much I love you, enough to (want to) kill you."

Not long ago, the gods delivered an oracle to the holy-blooded boys who worship them: If you can dispel Ling Xi's resentment toward the holy-blooded and the gods, the gods will grant you one wish.

A favorability System also came with it to help them complete their task.

It was practically a free reward. She was just an ignorant commoner. Surely all it would take was a few favors to make her grateful, right?

The boys launched a fierce courtship, showering Ling Xi with flowers, money, and heartfelt affection. They even used a pile of favorability items bestowed by the gods, but her favorability resolutely remained below the passing mark.

The holy-blooded boys broke down. "What do I have to do for you to fall in love with me? Tell me!"

Ling Xi smiled. "Maybe I'm just a bug you can't win over, no matter what you do."

The holy-blooded boys, who thought Ling Xi knew nothing: "!!!"

1. The heroine is adored by everyone. All the male love interests are virgins.

2. There are male and female suitors. Most pursue romance, while a few pursue familial or platonic bonds. Even characters who aren't trying to win her over will kiss the heroine.

3. No BL, no thread derailment, no baseless plagiarism accusations. Such comments will be deleted.

4. Insults directed at the heroine or the author will be deleted. Say whatever you like about the male love interests.

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