A ridiculously strong, laid-back, straight-talking woman x a pretty, calculating, scheming man.
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Meng Yan's first confession to Xie Sizhen came the day before he transferred schools.
"I like you."
The smile on Xie Sizhen's face didn't falter as he replied,
"Sorry, your feelings make me uncomfortable because we don't know each other."
Meng Yan nodded. "Okay. Bye."
Meng Yan confessed to Xie Sizhen for the second time when they competed together after enrolling at the Federal Military Academy.
"I like you."
Xie Sizhen hesitated for two seconds, then smiled awkwardly. "If I did something to give you the wrong idea, I'm sorry. We're just teammates."
Meng Yan nodded. "Okay, teammate."
And then Meng Yan really did treat Xie Sizhen like a teammate.
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Xie Sizhen, male, an extraordinarily handsome SSS-ranked solo combatant, is the hottest name at the Federal Military Academy.
Lately, he has a problem: he's fallen for a solo combatant just as strong as he is, but he turned down her confession a week ago.
"..."
No matter. They say those who live near the water get the moon first. He has plenty of chances to confess.
During a competition, Xie Sizhen is trapped in an icy valley, his energy almost depleted, when Meng Yan drops from the sky.
"I like you!"
Meng Yan's mech hoists him up. Her tone is flat. "Teammate, quit wasting your breath. Don't make me think you're weak."
When they win their regional division, Xie Sizhen hands the trophy to Meng Yan.
"I like you!"
Meng Yan is perfectly calm. "Teammates should trust each other."
At a birthday party, Xie Sizhen walks toward someone in the corner, wearing a tender expression in front of everyone.
"I like you!"
Meng Yan sets down her drink and smiles without warmth. "Sorry, teammate. I think I've had a bit too much. I'm going back to the dorm to sleep."
Interview stage.
Question: How does it feel to have your confession rejected?
Meng Yan: I don't feel anything.
Xie Sizhen: I deserved it.
Question: What's your biggest regret?
Solo combatant Meng Yan: Not becoming the strongest commander and mech engineer.
Solo combatant Xie Sizhen: Not accepting the strongest solo combatant's confession. QAQ
Later on, during a game of Truth or Dare...
Question: If you couldn't consider his looks, what would you like about Xie Sizhen?
Meng Yan: I can't not consider them.
Question: What's your catchphrase been for the past two years?
Xie Sizhen: "Don't you like me?!"
Theme: Think twice before you act.
