Every Herb Has Its Antidote

[Rebellious Boy vs. Cool, Top-Of-Her-Class Girl]

Lou Yinxu was well-behaved and considerate, excelling in both her studies and conduct. She was every teacher and parent's model student: mature and sensible, and rarely a cause for concern.

Wang Jiangchen was rebellious and refused to be controlled. He got into fights and caused trouble, and neither his parents nor his teachers knew what to do with him.

They were as different as heaven and earth, and had nothing to do with each other, until a chance encounter brought them together.

Wang Jiangchen fell for her then and there. He pursued the girl with all his heart, but she paid him no attention.

Depressed, he demanded to know why she didn't like him.

Lou Yinxu smiled. "I like mature, responsible men with a sense of purpose. You don't have a goal, so you're not my type."

Even as he struggled with the rejection, Wang Jiangchen began to reflect and observe the girl's daily life.

A few months before the college entrance exams, he began studying hard. Even his teachers praised him, saying he was sure to get into one of the top universities in Beijing. Unfortunately, he failed. He was the protagonist, but he didn't have a protagonist's halo.

Heartbroken and miserable, he accompanied Lou Yinxu to her university. He secretly resolved to get into the same university one day.

From then on, he kept studying and working hard.

While others skipped class, he buried himself in his books. On weekends, while others wasted time, he immersed himself in a sea of knowledge at the library.

A few years later, he finally got his wish and was admitted to the same university as Lou Yinxu.

At the school gate, Lou Yinxu stood waiting for him. "Congratulations. You got what you wished for."

He held the girl tightly, feeling content. He had given up so much for this moment.

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Lou Yinxu had been surrounded by admirers since childhood. She didn't care who Wang Jiangchen was.

She thought a few offhand words would be enough to make him give up. She never expected Wang Jiangchen to actually follow her advice, and do so well at it.

When did her gaze begin to linger on him without her realizing it? Perhaps it was the boy's focus and courage, or maybe it was the passion he put into everything, and the way he was always full of love for life. His eagerness and enthusiasm added a splash of color to her life, as still as stagnant water.

When she was tired from studying, she only had to turn around to see the boy's bright smile. At sunset, she could always see him running laps with her on the track. On weekends, he would take her hiking for exercise.

Whenever she wanted to do something but didn't dare, the boy gave her courage and went with her.

Theme: Never lose the courage to start over.