Playing Innocent

[Retitled for publication as "Susu Has a Date"; now available] Jiang Chiqi had barely started school when someone secretly photographed him and posted the picture on the campus forum. With that stunning face, the man was the talk of the school for more than half a month, quickly becoming one of L University's most famous figures. After his contact information was leaked, his WeChat was flooded with friend requests in just one day. Among all the reserved, polite verification messages, one stood out for its boldness: "Let me see yours." ? - Under too much academic pressure, You Su often went online and went on unfiltered rants. One day, with a deadline fast approaching, You Su tried to relieve some stress by joining in and sending a bold message to the school's new campus heartthrob. Then she went to take a shower. When she came out, she saw two new messages on WeChat. The first: "The other person has accepted your friend request. You can now start chatting." The second: "See what?" After months of chatting online, the two finally met in person for the first time. Knowing You Su had certain unspeakable preferences, Jiang Chiqi deliberately put on an extra jacket before leaving. On the way, You Su barely dared to say a word. Jiang Chiqi thought she was playing hard to get. It wasn't until the clock struck ten that Jiang Chiqi finally noticed a hint of emotion from the girl beside him. He folded his arms and waited half a minute, thinking she was finally about to show her true colors. Then he saw You Su's face, red beneath her hat. She stumbled over her words. Anyone could see how painfully innocent she was. "Maybe we should call it a day... I still have a paper to write..." Jiang Chiqi: ? "Why are you pretending to be innocent?" You Su clutched the hem of her clothes and didn't dare say a word. "Who was it that said she'd make me pay sooner or later?" "..." Heroine: Shy and timid in real life, a fierce keyboard warrior online. All bark, no bite. Male lead: A chaste gentleman online, full of dirty jokes in person. He'll play along with anyone. - 70% anti-piracy protection - The male lead is older than the heroine. This is not an older-woman-younger-man romance. - First love for both, and both are virgins. Next book "Trapped in an Escape Room with a Handsome Ghost NPC" Jiang Shuze was under enormous pressure at his day job. To unwind, and for his own amusement, he worked part-time as an escape room NPC. Every day, he'd dress up as a male ghost and scare the guests out of their wits. Xia Zhi was the biggest scaredy-cat he'd ever met. He once chased her so hard she flailed her arms and legs everywhere. But what he never expected was that, after they were accidentally locked in the room, she began inching toward him, one tiny step at a time, until she was close enough to press against him when he turned his head. Jiang Shuze raised an eyebrow and looked at her speechlessly. Xia Zhi twiddled her fingers. "Um... can I touch you?" ? You aren't even pretending anymore? Which one of us is the ghost here? - There are hundreds of pores on every square centimeter of skin. When Xia Zhi's touch starvation flared up, every single one of them cried out for contact. To make it easier to find people to touch, Xia Zhi practically never stayed home, going out to socialize instead. She'd find a pretty older sister to hold hands with or press her cheek against, but it never quite hit the spot. Until one day, she ended up trapped in a room with a handsome ghost NPC. A male ghost. He looked like he could use the money, seeing as he was doing this job. At first, he wasn't willing. Xia Zhi immediately pulled out two hundred-yuan bills and stuffed them into his hand. "That should do it, right?" Then she clung to him like a koala. His warm, sturdy body enveloped her, and Xia Zhi's eyes suddenly lit up. Such a perfect fit. This is amazing. This is my favorite kind of body. /rub rub rub rub rub rub/ A flash went off overhead. Jiang Shuze photographed the evidence of her harassment. Before sending it to his lawyer, he glared at the girl in his arms. "Anything else you'd like to say?" Xia Zhi was thrilled. "Can I get a monthly package?" Jiang Shuze: "..." Instant-film interactive camera photographer vs. partner at a startup law firm Touch-starved, spirited cutie x cold, cocky, fierce hunk Heroine: My camera doesn't lie. Male lead: ...Get down. My lawyer won't go easy on you. Theme: Don't be afraid of pain. You're moving upward.