Everyone knows that Lin Nan Academy of Traditional Opera has two star students: the aloof and composed Chen Anbai, and the cheerful, energetic Yuan Suishi.
They are in the same year and both exceptionally talented, so their resources inevitably overlap. Their fans are constantly at each other's throats, turning Chen and Yuan into rivals.
One day, the academy held a vote for its "Most Popular Star." Fans flooded the academy forum and started arguing all over again about Chen and Yuan.
But the next day, the arguing stopped abruptly. Someone had posted a photo on the forum.
In the photo, a corridor in the teaching building was narrow and dim. Yuan Suishi pursed his soft lips and spread his pale arms, pinning Chen Anbai against the wall. Chen Anbai looked down at him, his long fingers resting against one side of Yuan Suishi's neck. His cool gaze held a hint of aggression and curiosity.
They were inches apart, their breaths mingling. The shadowy lighting made the scene even more suggestive.
The photo left forum users dumbstruck.
1L: I thought you two were rivals, but are you about to kiss?!
2L: OMG, battlefield roses! Yuan Suishi, don't you love him a little too much...
3L: Chen Anbai, with that dominant look, drop the act and get him already!!
In the library, Yuan Suishi happened to open the forum and see the undeniably suggestive photo. He nearly fainted.
Actually, all he'd wanted that day was to borrow Chen Anbai's water card, but then he slipped!!!
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The Chen-Yuan pairing shot to the top of the trending list, and their company arranged for them to play up the pairing to capitalize on the buzz.
Looking at Chen Anbai's icy expression, Yuan Suishi figured he couldn't possibly like him much.
Until, during an interview, Chen Anbai openly hinted that he had feelings for Yuan Suishi.
"Ha." Yuan Suishi was unmoved. "It's just a publicity stunt arranged by the company."
But when Chen Anbai gave him an expensive jade stone passed down only to the women who married into the Chen family, Yuan Suishi fell silent for a long moment.
Dude, are you serious?
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Later, Yuan Suishi stared in a daze at the clear green jade in his hand, nearly at a loss for words. "You really like me?"
Chen Anbai stepped closer. His thin lips were warm as he bent down and kissed the beauty mark at the corner of Yuan Suishi's eye.
"Yes." Chen Anbai's voice was calm, yet resolute. "We've played it up so many times. This time, I want it to last a lifetime."
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The aloof, devoted, double-standard pursuer x the sunny, playful, quick-witted pursued
Blurb dated 2024.5.11
Theme: Treat others with kindness and work together to build a harmonious society.
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