Whoever Backs Down First Loses [Period]

Five years after their breakup, neither Chen Yi nor Zhao Qing has dated anyone else. Their mutual friends say they are waiting for the other to give in, though everyone is sure neither one will.

Here's why:

1. Chen Yi comes from a powerful family, is rich and influential, and has a mild temper. Plenty of people would be willing to give in to him.

2. Zhao Qing is not only stunningly beautiful, but also exceptionally intelligent. Plenty of people would be willing to give in to her.

They're both blessed with every advantage. In other words, they're both too proud to be the first to back down.

But no one knows that when Chen Yi sees Zhao Qing's post saying she's returning to Nanchuan after five years, he drops everything and waits for her at the airport all day.

And the moment Zhao Qing sees Chen Yi, the first thing she does is call her sister and tell her not to come pick her up.

They thought their game of who would give in first was finally over, but a car accident brings their relationship to an abrupt end.

As she lies dying in Chen Yi's arms, Zhao Qing can't bear the thought of how much she'd suffered over the years.

She says to Chen Yi, "Did you always think I went away to study, saw how wonderful life was elsewhere, and abandoned what we had?"

Chen Yi tightens his hold on her. "You're back. Nothing else matters."

Zhao Qing laughs bitterly. "Do you remember the dinner your dad treated us to the year we graduated high school? You went to the restroom, and he told me to repeat a year and study law."

Clever as he is, Chen Yi quickly understands why Zhao Qing grew more distant after they started college.

He had always thought she was dazzled by the bright world outside. He was just as good as anyone else, and he was sure the woman he loved would come to her senses.

He never realized that his father's disdain had left a thorn in her heart.

Her breathing grows weaker and weaker. Chen Yi has just enough time to apologize to Zhao Qing.

He thinks he will close his eyes forever, carrying his regrets with him, but instead he is reborn in the year he takes the college entrance exam in Yan County, the same year he meets Zhao Qing.

Now he can make things right.

Unfortunately, Zhao Qing has also been reborn, and she has no intention of following their old path all over again. Chen Yi is finally ready to back down, but Zhao Qing no longer accepts it.

P.S. A rich, powerful, handsome heir x a beautiful, highly intelligent Cinderella.

Theme: Be independent, strong, and self-respecting