After Deceiving the Top Student

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Qiao Muyu is handsome, gets excellent grades, and seems to have everything going for him. But he's a hopeless case of first-place obsession.

On the surface, he's laid-back, unbothered by praise or blame, and easygoing. In private, he studies like his life depends on it and has topped his grade for years.

But in his senior year of high school, an obscure transfer student takes first place from him, demoting him to the miserable rank of runner-up for the rest of the year.

Qiao Muyu says pleasantly, "What's first place? I've never cared about an empty title like that. ╮ (^▽^) ╭~"

Inside, he curses up a storm: Damn it, I'm going to take back every bit of glory that belongs to me! ヽ(▼皿▼#)ノ!

One day, he hears a friend gossiping: "Those two from the class next door got caught dating. No wonder their grades have been dropping lately. Dating really does affect your studies!"

Qiao Muyu slaps his thigh. "Brilliant!"

That first-place guy looks like he's never even held a girl's hand. He's so innocent he could drip. If he starts dating, his grades are bound to go down the drain!

All it takes is one lovesick boy in the throes of puberty. I'll make sure he's so consumed by love he can't pull himself away!

So Qiao Muyu spends the night searching online for tips on writing love letters, then sends out a heart-stopping, tearjerking confession:

"Classmate Lu Zhen, I like you. Please go out with me!"

Lu Zhen nods. "Okay." (Instant reply)

Qiao Muyu: "Huh? That was quick."

Tsk. Why does something feel off? ⊙_⊙...

Never mind. I'll make him fall in love first!

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The thing Qiao Muyu regrets most in his life is tricking someone into dating him in high school.

His second-biggest regret is not praying for luck before sending out his resume. After starting his new job, he discovers that the department's new boss is the poor sap he slept with and dumped.

Qiao Muyu is so scared that he submits his resignation in the middle of the night.

His buddy tells him to get over it and not throw away such a great job opportunity. "It's been so many years. Whatever happened between you two can be resolved!"

Qiao Muyu's face turns ashen. "It can't. The excuse I gave when I broke up with him was too cruel."

Buddy: "What did you say?"

Qiao Muyu: "I told him he was terrible in bed."

Buddy: "..."

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Early story: A terrible flirt and fake honor student bottom × a blunt, devoted-to-his-wife top student top

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Later story: A hotheaded, sarcastic office worker bottom × a scheming, secretly flirtatious boss top

[Reader's guide]

1. This is a silly, sugary romance about a foolish love con artist who fails to hurt someone and ends up falling in love himself. The story's logic serves the romance, so proceed with caution if that bothers you.

2. A second-chance romance. The school and city portions are about 50/50.

3. About their grades: the bottom isn't really a perennial runner-up. After they get together, they take turns coming first, and the bottom eventually ranks first in the city on the gaokao.

4. The bottom had his reasons for breaking up with the top. The top is not bad in bed, not bad in bed, not bad in bed! (Important enough to say three times.) The bottom only said it to provoke him. They both love each other. This story isn't for readers who are extremely protective of either the top or bottom. Please avoid it if that's you.

5. One-on-one pairing, both are each other's first love, and a very happy ending.

Note: The original blurb was published on 2024.4.28. A screenshot has been saved.

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The Top-Tier Star Clings to Me After Losing His Memory

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The obscure, low-ranking actor Ming Xiao gets incredibly lucky and lands a role in a major danmei drama, starring alongside top-tier star Ye Jingqiao.

After the show airs, their pairing becomes an overnight sensation. But no matter how desperately the fans beg them to appear together, neither of them budges.

The reason is simple: Ming Xiao is nowhere near Ye Jingqiao's level of fame, and he's been forced to sign an agreement forbidding them from appearing together or publicly riding on Ye Jingqiao's popularity.

Just as Ming Xiao is at home getting ready to enjoy his rise to fame, he hears that Ye Jingqiao has had an accident on set and fallen from a great height.

Ming Xiao rushes to the hospital. To his surprise, Ye Jingqiao's eyes glisten when he sees him, and he pulls Ming Xiao into a tight embrace. "Darling, you're finally here! QAQ!"

Ming Xiao: ? What kind of act is this?

The doctor says Ye Jingqiao suffered a head injury and his memories are jumbled. He's convinced he's Qin Ye, the character he plays in the drama.

He doesn't recognize anyone in this unfamiliar world. The only person he recognizes is Ming Xiao, who has the same face as his wife.

To avoid a public scandal, Ye Jingqiao's manager regretfully hands him over to Ming Xiao, asking him to take care of the star until his memory returns.

Ming Xiao wears a cold expression. "I don't think I can do this. We agreed to keep our distance. I don't want to be your free live-in nurse around the clock."

The manager immediately tears up their agreement. "Name your price. A million-yuan endorsement deal and the lead role in an S-rank project. Is that enough?"

Ming Xiao's eyes light up. "I'm in!"

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Ye Jingqiao is handsome, talented, and enjoys both fame and fortune in the entertainment industry, with countless devoted fans. But to Ming Xiao, he's nothing but a complete scumbag.

While they were filming, Ye Jingqiao cared for Ming Xiao so attentively that the inexperienced newcomer began to fall for him. On the last night of filming, Ming Xiao almost confessed, but accidentally caught Ye Jingqiao secretly meeting his "underground girlfriend" in the middle of the night.

Ming Xiao realizes he's a fool who got too caught up in the role. He walks away without hesitation and blocks Ye Jingqiao before the night is over.

Now the amnesiac Ye Jingqiao is in Ming Xiao's hands, and he has eyes only for him, calling him "darling" at every turn.

But Ming Xiao remains unmoved, thinking only of taking advantage of the situation.

Why pass up free publicity? He'll ride Ye Jingqiao's popularity until there's nothing left!

So the two, who previously had zero interaction online, are photographed by paparazzi buying groceries together, livestreaming their sweet moments, and visiting their parents. Even their pet parrot calls them "Mom" and "Dad"...

Their joint appearances keep coming, and they look like they're madly in love.

The fans celebrate every day, swooning until they nearly faint. "Who started the rumor that these two signed an agreement not to appear together? They're living together, sharing a room, and sleeping in the same bed!"

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Not long after, Ye Jingqiao regains his memory. Having milked the publicity dry, Ming Xiao is afraid Ye Jingqiao will settle the score, so he moves out in the middle of the night.

He thinks everything is about to go back to normal, but just two days later Ye Jingqiao knocks on his door, looking at him pleadingly. "Darling, I've lost my memory again. Can you take me in one more time?"

Ming Xiao fails to notice the flash of calculation in his eyes, and somehow finds himself nodding again.

Ming Xiao thinks this time living together will be no different from before. But one late night, Ye Jingqiao barges into his room, pins him in his arms, and kisses him fiercely. His hot, alcohol-scented breath brushes Ming Xiao's neck as he asks in a husky voice:

"Who was that man who brought you home today?"

"Why did he call you sweetheart?"

"Darling, are you cheating on me?"

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[Outwardly cool and reserved, inwardly bombarded with commentary: a chilly, proud, obscure actor bottom

× A peacock showing off while he pursues his wife: a self-conquering top-tier star top]

[Reader's guide]

1. The top is faking his second bout of amnesia. He deliberately threw himself at the bottom. The so-called "underground girlfriend" was just a misunderstanding. She's actually the top's maternal half-sister.

2. Both are each other's first love, one-on-one pairing, happy ending.

3. The top and bottom's pairing name is Yi Ye Chun Xiao (One Night of Passion).

4. This is my take on the entertainment industry. Danmei dramas can be filmed and released, and there's a ton of made-up stuff. Don't take it as reality.

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Theme: If you hurt others, you'll hurt yourself. Love others by loving yourself first.