Can I Catch Your Interest?

[The print edition is now available under the title Can You Love Me?] *The entire text has been revised. The authorized and pirated versions differ greatly in plot, so please don’t use pirated copies to flag content. *The complete edition costs 2 yuan and includes 30,000 words of free online bonus chapters. ■ Lovesick, pure-hearted cool guy × heartless, gorgeous flirt He saves her (?) | (Fake) playgirl turns over a new leaf Cen Shuxian’s first meeting with Chen Qingye. He unexpectedly appeared on her boyfriend’s webcam, lifting the hem of his T-shirt with his long, slender fingers to reveal a lean waist, taut abs, and defined V-line. Her boyfriend was unhappy that she was distracted by someone else. “Shushu, who’s more handsome, me or my roommate?” She looked up with a smile. “Your roommate.” Later, Cen Shuxian returned to her dorm after an evening class. At the dorm entrance, Chen Qingye stood with his hands in his pockets beside her ex-boyfriend, who was sprawled out drunk. Broad-shouldered and trim-waisted, he had an imposing presence that made passing girls turn around again and again. As Cen Shuxian walked past him, he reached out and grabbed her wrist. “Hm?” She didn’t think much of it and smiled. “Did you come to convince me to get back together with your roommate?” To her surprise, Chen Qingye stepped closer, his deep black eyes enveloping her. “No.” His voice was hoarse. “I’m more handsome than him. Can you flirt with me instead?” - Chen Qingye, determined to take the bait: You’ve seen my body. How can you still love someone else? :) ◎ Set on a university campus. The leads are sophomores. One-on-one romance, single partners, happy ending. ◎ The heroine is written as an unparalleled beauty who outshines everyone. She is not a perfect character! Not perfect! If you dislike this kind of character, proceed with caution. (First posted on Weibo on November 16, 2023.) Our Summer Engagement Is a Secret ■ Beauty who weaponizes her looks and has princess syndrome × rebellious, king-of-the-school bad boy There used to be a post on Jiazhong’s forum titled #World’sMostMiserableChildhoodFriends#. One had severe princess syndrome, the other had a young master’s temper. But as long as they stood together and kept quiet, they were a truly pleasing sight. Her deskmate brought over a fanfic about her and Jiang Jingnian that had been circulating privately and interviewed Sui Nuan. “Princess Nuan, got anything juicier?” Sui Nuan skimmed it. When she saw that the two leads each got married before realizing their true love had been their childhood rival all along, she was left with a complicated expression by the heartbreak and angst. Uh… Like the fact that she and Jiang Jingnian were engaged? - Sui Nuan had always been sure Jiang Jingnian would never like her. He was a wild, untamed gale, born to race across the open plains. There was no way he’d accept a marriage partner chosen by their families’ elders. A princess and a prince made a perfect match, but put a princess with princess syndrome together with a prince who had it too, and they’d both end up completely unhinged. So she planned to chase her dream of joining the entertainment industry and part ways with Jiang Jingnian on good terms. One day, Sui Nuan tentatively asked, “If a romantic movie starring me came out, what would you do?” She deliberately emphasized the word “romantic.” Young Master Jiang propped his chin on his hand and raised an eyebrow. His voice was languid, his manner carefree. “I’d pay for the whole school to go see it.” Sui Nuan: …Fine. Just you wait. Her agent: Please, no director would ever let you star in a romance movie. - Most people in their social circle heard about the arranged match between these two rich heirs and assumed it wouldn’t last. With their backgrounds and looks, it would be a waste of their youth not to spend a few years playing the field. At their graduation party, a few people gathered obsequiously around Jiang Jingnian and gossiped about Sui Nuan’s scandals from the entertainment news. Young Master Jiang draped an arm over the back of his chair, listening expressionlessly until they were done. Then he let go, and his wineglass shattered into countless pieces on the floor. The boy lifted his bold, carefree eyes. His voice rang cold and clear. “What, is a princess not allowed to have princess syndrome?” After the party, someone saw Jiang Jingnian leaning against the corner of the stairs. In a low, husky voice, he coaxed, “I’m drunk. Come pick me up.” The others exchanged horrified looks. Then the boy chuckled, his tone impossibly tender. “Indeed, Princess Sui Nuan. Please ride your white horse and come rescue your prince.” *“I know your lies, your flaws, your true self, and your fears. I love you with all your imperfections: who you were ten years ago, who you are now, and who you’ll be in the future.”* [Bonus scene] Summer. Jiang Jingnian surfaced in his family’s pool and saw Sui Nuan crouching by the edge. He said, “…What are you doing?” Thinking of a post she’d seen the day before, Sui Nuan asked, “Can I feel your abs?” “…Sui Nuan.” “Yeah?” Jiang Jingnian laughed in exasperation. “There’s something wrong with your head.” Later. Jiang Jingnian took Sui Nuan’s hand. “Baby, come feel me.” Sui Nuan: “…Hmph.” (End of advance blurb.) Theme: Fate guides those willing to follow, and pulls at those who can’t let go.