A Slow Burn

No one knew why the model student, who had ranked in the top three every year, failed the entrance exam.

But Lin Si knew exactly why.

Even when people asked her later if she regretted it, she still answered, "No. It was the first decision I made for myself in my first fourteen years of life, and the only time I ever rebelled."

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When Lu Yanyi saw Lin Si at Linjiang No. 2 High School, he was a little surprised. Back in ninth grade, he had heard the teachers constantly praise this clever junior, who was then in seventh grade, as the most promising candidate for Linjiang No. 1 High School. But who could say what would happen over the next two years?

At a party with Lin Fang, Lin Fang got drunk and talked at length. From him, Lu Yanyi learned that Lin Si had given up her chance to attend Linjiang No. 1 High School for his sake. He also learned that she had loved him for nine years. Nine whole years!

Later, he said to Lin Si, "For the past nine years, you've been the one chasing after me. This time, let me turn around and spend the rest of my life with you."

Purpose: None