Who Asked You To Deceive My First Love?

Qiao Muyu is good-looking, has excellent grades, and seems perfect in every way—except for the fact that he is a terminal-stage “Top-aholic” (obsessed with being #1). On the surface, he is calm, breezy, and effortlessly cool; in reality, he studies like a madman in private to maintain his reign at the top of the grade.

However, in his senior year, a mysterious transfer student snatched his throne, demoting Qiao Muyu to a frustrated, perpetual “Second Best.”

Qiao Muyu’s public face: “What is a ranking? I’ve never cared for such hollow fame. ╮(＾▽＾)╭~” Qiao Muyu’s inner monologue: “D*mn it! I will reclaim every ounce of glory that belongs to me! ヽ(▼皿▼#)ノ!”

One day, he overhears some gossip: “The two students next door got caught in a ‘puppy love’ scandal. No wonder their grades tanked lately. Early romance really ruins your studies!”

Qiao Muyu slaps his thigh: “Genius!”

That #1 guy looks like he’s never even touched a girl’s hand—he’s so pure he practically drips water. If he falls in love, his grades will surely go down the drain! You’re just a hormonal teenage boy, Qiao thought, I’ll make you drown in the ocean of love until you can’t breathe!

So, Qiao Muyu stayed up all night scouring the internet for love letter tips. He penned a heart-fluttering, tear-jerking confession and handed it over: “Lu Zhen, I like you. Please go out with me!”

Lu Zhen (instantly): “Okay.” Qiao Muyu: “Eh? That fast?” Wait, why does it feel like something is wrong… Whatever! I’ll trick him into falling in love first!

The thing Qiao Muyu regrets most in his life is tricking someone into a relationship in high school. The second thing he regrets is not praying before submitting his resume. After joining the company, he discovered his new boss is actually that “unlucky” ex-boyfriend he dumped right after sleeping with him.

Terrified, Qiao Muyu submitted his resignation overnight. His best friend tried to talk him out of throwing away such a great career: “It’s been years! Whatever happened between you two can surely be settled!”

Qiao Muyu looked like a walking corpse: “It can’t be settled. The reason I used for the breakup was too brutal.” Best friend: “What did you say?” Qiao Muyu: “I told him he was bad in bed.” Best friend: “…”

[Character Dynamics]

• Early Phase: The “Academic Green B*tch” (Uke/Bottom) who is bad at flirting but loves to try vs. The “Straight-Shooting Wife-Doting” Academic God (Seme/Top).

• Late Phase: The “Explosive Ranting” Corporate Slave (Uke/Bottom) vs. The “Black-Bellied Sulky” Boss (Seme/Top).

[Reading Guide]

1. This is a “no-brain” sweet treat about a silly love swindler who accidentally falls in love while trying to sabotage someone. Logic serves the romance; enter with caution.

2. A “Broken Mirror Mended” story. High school and Adult life are split roughly 50/50.

3. Regarding rankings: The MC isn’t a permanent #2. After they start dating, they take turns being #1. The MC ultimately ranks #1 in the city for the College Entrance Exam.

4. There is a hidden reason for the breakup. The ML is NOT bad in bed! (Important!) The MC only said it to provoke him. They are both deeply in love.

5. 1V1, Clean/Double First Loves, Big Happy Ending (HE).