A Crush Is Nondegradable

Mutual secret crushes | Intense push and pull | Bickering sweethearts The entire novel has been carefully edited. The breakup scene differs greatly between the official and pirated versions. For the price of one cup of Mixue ice cream, please support the official release. Back in high school, everyone knew Wen Qizhu and Zhou Huaiyu didn't get along. One was the dazzling, outspoken president of the broadcasting club, drowning in love letters; the other was a proud, aloof golden boy, so far above everyone else they seemed like clouds traveling different paths. Even when they ran into each other in the hallway, Zhou Huaiyu would only coldly say four words to Wen Qizhu: “Please step aside.” - No one knew what happened during the summer after the college entrance exams. Zhou Huaiyu caged Wen Qizhu between his arms and kissed her, starting at her chin. Each kiss grew hotter and more lingering than the last. When she tried to pull away, the boy grasped her chin and affectionately brushed her lip with his, his voice hoarse: “Can we kiss a little longer?” - At university, rumors spread that Wen Qizhu was dating another guy. Everyone said they made a perfect couple. As luck would have it, they were also co-hosting the school anniversary celebration, standing shoulder to shoulder like a perfect pair. A nosy classmate gossiped, “I heard you used to be classmates. What do you think of those two?” Sitting in the audience, Zhou Huaiyu watched them smile at each other onstage and replied coolly, “Just classmates. We're not close.” The classmate took the hint and didn't ask any more questions. But after the event, Zhou Huaiyu was nowhere to be seen. He stood backstage, expressionless, blocking Wen Qizhu's way. Holding up her skirt, Wen Qizhu lifted her face to him and smiled politely. “Excuse me, could you step aside?” Zhou Huaiyu advanced on her step by step, clasped her wrist, and came at her with scorching, aggressive intensity. His voice was cold and stubborn as he said each word: “I never agreed to break up.” “So everyone else comes after me.” [*Love isn't even a word, just subtext between the lines.] [Reading Guide] 1. One-on-one romance with no cheating. The story begins in high school. 2. *Adapted from Bai Ri Meng by Beidao. 3. The leads aren't perfect people. 4. Blurb screenshot taken on 2024.4.17 Theme: Become yourself before you love someone else.