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The guy is really straightforward, but not in an off-putting way. He says things bluntly without hurting anyone, and never beats around the bush. He always leaves the girl blushing and flustered with his questions, while he himself remains perfectly serious. Sometimes he's shamelessly thick-skinned, tagging along whenever his friends go on dates with their partners.
Male lead: His father is dead, and his mother is a teacher. A straightforward guy who never beats around the bush. His friends coach him on how to pursue someone, and he's exceptionally good at playing the poor thing.
Female lead: Her mother is dead, and her disabled father kicks her out every day. Insecure, introverted, and resilient, she keeps growing.
1
Friend: "Do you know what flirting is?"
The male lead shakes his head.
"If you don't, start by sending her a picture of your abs."
Male lead: "Isn't that kind of inappropriate?"
Friend: "What's inappropriate about it? It's called opposites attract. A man with good character, a handsome face, and eight great-looking abs is an instant knockout."
Male lead: "What if she kicks me out tomorrow?"
Friend: "If she kicks you out, just lie in bed and refuse to get up. Tell her you feel sick."
Male lead: "Would that actually work?"
Friend: "Just try it. If you can't flirt, surely you can at least play the poor thing, right?"
And so he really did pretend to be sick, putting on an act to stay. He even dared to take medicine the female lead casually handed him.
2
Female: "You're so blunt when you talk."
Male: "Is that bad? I don't know how to beat around the bush."
Female: "It's not bad," Zhong Qingnan said, pressing her lips together. Her mouth still felt dry. "Why are you never embarrassed? I've never seen you blush."
Male: "I..." Lu Qingbei thought for a moment, then answered with a completely serious expression and a reason ridiculous enough to make anyone laugh. "Luo Chuan says I'm thick-skinned."
3
She and Lu Qingbei stared at each other for a long time. Only when she couldn't bear his gaze any longer did she lower her head and look away. From the corner of her eye, she saw him move, so she closed her eyes, ready for what she thought was coming. But he did nothing. He simply let go and lowered his head onto her shoulder.
"Qingnan, can you give me one more chance? Let me beg you one more time. Please don't give up on me, okay?"
He begged through his tears. The pride he showed in front of others was nowhere to be seen now.
"Just soften your heart one more time, Qingnan. I'm Lu Qingbei. You love me."
He wanted so badly for her to soften and hug him, but she didn't, so he had to do it himself. He reached out, grabbed Zhong Qingnan's arm, and rubbed his face hard against the hollow of her shoulder. "We agreed we'd get married. I already promised Zhong Qiu I'd treat him to crab. You're a teacher, how can you go back on your word?"
"I also... I promised Uncle Zhong I'd treat you well."
"And Jiang Wen and Luo Chuan told me not to bully you. I promised them, too."
The more he said, the harder he cried. It was impossible to tell whether he meant it, but heaven knows, no one could have been more sincere in that moment.
"Qingnan, please take pity on me. It took me so long to win you over. Don't you feel sorry for me?"
Lu Qingbei's voice was hoarse, and each sentence ended in a sob. His breath fell against Zhong Qingnan's shoulder, every sound seeming to carry pain. Hearing it hurt her even more than the time at Minqin when she saw him injured and could do nothing to help.
"Qingnan... Soften your heart one more time, okay? Qingnan... I was so badly hurt. Don't you feel sorry for me?"
"Qingnan..."
Perhaps playing the poor thing really was the perfect way to win someone over. The moment Zhong Qingnan wrapped her arms around him, Lu Qingbei knew he would believe Luo Chuan forever.
"I feel sorriest for you," Zhong Qingnan said through her tears. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Lu Qingbei. Forgive me."
Completed on December 23, 2024
Theme: Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility
Oh oh oh oh, it's all over. I read them in order. I'm here for the next one.
Oops, so the love is mutual,
Let me leave you with my thoughts I think the character of the male protagonist is really good. Although his temperament is straightforward and sometimes makes people feel a bit silly, I really like his personality of saying what he wants and makes people feel very at ease. And I think the heroine's cautious and lack of confidence is a perfect match for someone like him. I think the heroine must have a sense of security.
Damn, how much is a box of gold worth now?
Tsk, why is this man so good?
Sir, can I make a small suggestion?? It's just that some of your paragraphs are not divided into paragraphs, and the connections you make are too sudden, making it feel a bit messy.
Haha, Xiao Zhongqiu is a tool man, but I can eat crabs too
Ah, I thought the car in this article would be the same as the one in Shengxiao and Ming, but it turned out that the acting was not at all, so reserved.
Ahhhhhh, I forgot that their progress is so slow
I am rarely moved by love, but shed a lot of tears by family and friendship.