Stop Chasing Me, Li Xingxing!
you're my destiny
Li Xingxing
*Age: 19 | Year 1 University Student
*A bubbly, cute, and overly dramatic romantic.
*Head over heels for Zhou Yiran since day one.
*Keeps trying ridiculous ways to win him over (poems, fake fainting).
*known around campus as “the love-struck bunny.”
Zhou Yiran
*Age: 19 | Year 1 University Student
*Cold, quiet, gets straight A’s.
*Completely fed up with Li Xingxing’s antics.
*Secretly finds him kind of cute… maybe… occasionally.
*always wearing earbuds, pretending not to hear Xingxing confess for the 143rd time.
..... Let's begin .......
The university campus buzzed with energy, freshmen scurrying around with their maps upside down, upperclassmen yelling.
someone
Join our club or regret it forever!
And the cafeteria already running out of bubble tea. But amidst the chaos stood Li Xingxing, eyes sparkling like a cheesy K-drama lead.
Li Xingxing
*Clutched his admission form tightly and whispered to himself* This is the start of my romantic college life... I can feel it! Today, I’ll meet the man of my dreams! I won't let my boring life ruin my university life!!!
A gentle breeze passed, cherry blossoms fell out of nowhere (despite it being autumn), and he appeared — tall, clean-cut black hair, sharp jawline, books tucked under one arm like a walking academic god.
someone
Zhou Yiran... join our club!!!!!*called him from afar*
The name echoed in Xingxing’s ears like music. He stared. Gawked. Froze.
Time slowed down. Background faded. Angels might’ve been singing. Or maybe that was someone’s ringtone. Didn’t matter.
Li Xingxing
*Grabbed his chest dramatically* That’s him. That’s my future husband.
A student passing by paused.
passerby
You mean Zhou Yiran? The ice block from Class 1?
Li Xingxing
*looks at that passerby* yea any problem?!
passerby
He completed his high-school here itself, at which he rejected seven girls in one year, do you think you will have a choice????
Li Xingxing
*clenched his fists* Eight will be my lucky number.
Five minutes later… Zhou Yiran was sitting under a tree, reading quietly, earbuds in, entirely unaware of the oncoming storm.
Li Xingxing
Excuse me! *bounced over, eyes sparkling*
Zhou Yiran
*didn't look up*
Li Xingxing
Hi! I’m Li Xingxing, new to the literature department! Also— *inhaled deeply* —I love you at first sight.
Zhou Yiran
*slowly looked up, pulling out one earbud* …What?
Li Xingxing
I said I love you.
A long pause. Wind rustled the leaves. Somewhere in the distance, a bird choked.
Zhou Yiran
*Blinked once* Seek help *said plainly, and put his earbud back in*
Li Xingxing
*Gasped* He’s shy!
Zhou Yiran
*Stood up and walked away.*
Li Xingxing
*Followed three steps behind, like an excited puppy* Don’t worry, I’m persistent!
Zhou Yiran
*Walked faster*
Li Xingxing
*Chased after him* Let’s go on a date! I know a place with great peach pudding—
Li Xingxing
what about a study date?
Li Xingxing
A marriage meeting? I’ll bring tea—
Zhou Yiran
I will file a restraining order.
Li Xingxing
*Grinned* He definitely likes me.
Zhou Yiran
*Stopped walking, turned to look him dead in the eye* I don't like you!
Li Xingxing
*Dramatically clutched his heart* He said ‘you’! That’s progress!
Zhou Yiran
*Stared for a long second, whispered something that sounded like* what kind of species are you *and walked faster than ever*
That night, Xingxing wrote in his notebook titled
Li Xingxing
“100 Ways to Make Zhou Yiran Fall in Love with Me”
Li Xingxing
✔ Step 1: Confess boldly.
❌ Result: Got ignored, rejected, possibly threatened.
Li Xingxing
Next step: Love Letter! Decorated! Sparkly! With Peach Candy Attached!
Li Xingxing
*closed the diary*
He giggled to himself and whispered into the moonlight
Li Xingxing
Zhou Yiran… your cold heart will melt soon. I’ll be the sunshine in your frosty little life.
Love Letter Explosion!
Li Xingxing
Today I'm going to impress my cold prince *excited, he tucked his head under the blanket*
Later Li Xingxing stood in front of his mirror at 6:00 AM sharp, holding a heart-shaped piece of pink glitter paper.
He wore a white shirt with “LOVE AMBASSADOR 💘” printed in red glitter letters across the front. A small box of peach candies was tied with a ribbon and glued to the love letter like it was a wedding proposal.
Li Xingxing
Today’s the day! *Announced to his cactus plant* Zhou Yiran will see my sincerity and melt like hotpot cheese!
cactus
*after hearing it tragically, remained unmoved*
In the Literature Building – 8:00 AM
Zhou Yiran
*Walked into class ten minutes early, sat in the back row, pulled out his books, and quietly put in his earbuds. Peaceful. Calm. Perfect*
A flying envelope smacked his desk with a glittery thud, covering it in pink dust. A peach candy bounced off his book and hit another student.
Zhou Yiran
*Slowly turned to see Li Xingxing grinning from ear to ear, holding another envelope in case the first one “didn’t hit the soul properly.”*
Zhou Yiran
What is this? *asked flatly, brushing glitter off his lap*
Li Xingxing
A love letter! *beamed* Handwritten! Fifteen pages! I wrote a poem in seven languages, including Morse code!
Zhou Yiran
*Blinked* Are you… okay?
Li Xingxing
I’ve never been better!
Yiran stared at the envelope like it might explode. Given the way glitter was still falling from it, he had reason to believe it might.
Zhou Yiran
Take it back *slides the letter toward him*.
Li Xingxing
Never! You must accept my feelings—
classmate
*leaned over and whispered* Li Xingxing, the professor is coming…
Professor Liu stormed in, all fury, and barked
Everyone scattered to their seats. Xingxing panicked and shoved the envelope into the stack of assignments which was placed beside the block near his place.
Zhou Yiran
*Eyes widened* you didn’t.
Li Xingxing
*Whispered* Temporary sacrifice.
Zhou Yiran
💭 but the assignments due date is today, the professor will collect it today ... *grins* bye bye to your passion for love xingxing... Today will be the last day that you will bug me
Ten minutes into the lecture…
professor
*Flipped through the assignment stack, squinting. He pulled out the glitter-covered envelope and sniffed it*
professor
…Who submitted perfume? *he grunted, opening it. As glitter exploded into the air and a peach candy flew out and hit his glasses, the entire class watched in stunned silence*
professor
*Cleared his throat* let me read this ‘essay.
Li Xingxing
*Slid lower in his seat*
Zhou Yiran
*stared at the ceiling, praying for death(waiting for the embarrassment*
professor
“To the cold prince of my heart, Zhou Yiran…” *raises an eyebrow*
professor
“If your gaze is an iceberg, then let me be your sunshine, melting you slowly until you drip affection all over me.”
Someone choked on their laugh.
professor
"If loving you is a crime, then lock me in your heart and throw away the key. I’ll bring my own blanket."
Zhou Yiran
*Looked like he wanted to throw Xingxing out the window*
professor
“And if I am reborn a worm, may I crawl into your heart again and again until I squirm my way into your love.”
professor
*Slammed the letter shut* WHO. WROTE. THIS?
Li Xingxing
*Slowly raised his hand* ....It was a metaphorical essay?
professor
*Sighs* one more stunt like this and you’re cleaning toilets with your toothbrush.
Zhou Yiran
You’re insane *muttered*
Li Xingxing
*Pouted, holding his now-crumpled love letter like it was a wounded pet*
Zhou Yiran
You heard the professor, Toilet. Toothbrush. You. That’s your future.
Li Xingxing
It was worth it *said proudly* Did you like the peach candy?
Zhou Yiran
I didn’t eat it.
Li Xingxing
You pocketed it.
Li Xingxing
I have a photographic memory, you’re starting to like me.
Zhou Yiran
*Turned and walked away faster than ever*
Li Xingxing
Tomorrow! Love Plan #3! I call it ‘Project Lunchbox Seduction!’ Get ready for heart-shaped dumplings!! *shouts*
Lunchbox of Love (and Possible Food Poisoning)
Li xingxing woke up at 3 am, taking out his grandma's secret recipes lists, he flipped the pages, everything was so difficult for him.
Li Xingxing
Why do humans eat varieties, can't they be satisfied with a single dish?? *sobs*
Li Xingxing
What am I doing!!! my prince would be waiting for me, I have to play a perfect spouse and make something delicious for him *determined*
Li Xingxing
*throws away the recipes lists, takes out his mobile scrolling for the new recipes through online*
Li Xingxing
*scratches his head* mr. Cactus what do you say? Should I make dumblings??
Li Xingxing
*stares at it for awhile* I didn't buy groceries too *pouts* you are not helping mr.Cactus
Li Xingxing
*sighs* enough with this kid's play, I'm going to cook whatever that comes to my mind, with love and passion I can believe myself that my efforts, it's worth it
Zhou Yiran had made one mistake that morning. He came to campus hungry.
Zhou Yiran
Trust me I wasn't waiting for his lunch
He didn’t think it would matter. He planned to grab something from the vending machine and avoid certain people like usual. But fate—or more accurately, Li Xingxing—had other plans.
As Yiran walked through the courtyard, a figure jumped out from behind a tree like a cat.
Li Xingxing
YIRAN HONEY~! I MADE YOU LUNCH!
Zhou Yiran
*Flinched*…Why are you in a bush.
Li Xingxing
It’s a dramatic reveal. Do you like it?
Li Xingxing
*Held up a silver lunchbox wrapped with a heart-patterned cloth* I woke up at 4 A.M. to make this! My love and fish paste are inside.
Li Xingxing
Try it! It’s edible! Probably!
Zhou Yiran
*Stared at the lunchbox as if it were a ticking bomb*
Li Xingxing
*opened the box* Tadaa~! Heart-shaped dumplings, star-shaped carrots, and I even spelled your name in seaweed strips!
Indeed, Yiran was written in trembling seaweed letters that looked more like “Yutan,” but the effort was there.
Zhou Yiran
Why are the dumplings… blue? *asked cautiously*
Li Xingxing
I ran out of food coloring, so I used blueberry yogurt! Creative, right?
Zhou Yiran
…I’m calling security.
Li Xingxing
WAIT! *shoved a tiny spoon into his hand* Just one bite. I’ll go away for today if you try one. Pinky swear.
Zhou Yiran
*Stared at him. His stomach growled*. ...One.
Zhou Yiran
*Chewing slowly*
Li Xingxing
*Leaning in with sparkling eyes*
Li Xingxing
So? Delicious? Life-changing? You feel your heart fluttering, don’t you?
Zhou Yiran
*Paused, swallowed, and deadpanned*
…You put sugar and salt in the same dumpling.
Li Xingxing
I was aiming for balance! Sweet and savory!
Zhou Yiran
It tastes like heartbreak.
Li Xingxing
*Gasped* So poetic! You’re starting to speak my language!
Zhou Yiran
No. I mean literal heartbreak. My stomach hurts already
Yiran sat in the nurse’s office, sipping warm water and glaring at the wall. The nurse said it was “mild stomach confusion,” whatever that meant.
Meanwhile, Xingxing sat beside him, looking like a guilty puppy.
Li Xingxing
I may have mixed up the salt and baking soda.
Zhou Yiran
*didn't answer*
Li Xingxing
…Want a massage?
Li Xingxing
..... Foot rub?
Zhou Yiran
Absolutely not.
Li Xingxing
…I can write you a get-well poem?
Li Xingxing
*stood and dramatically placed his hand on Yiran’s shoulder*
Li Xingxing
Even in pain, you shine like a star. I’ll win your heart even if I have to poison you slowly with love!
Zhou Yiran
That’s not reassuring.
Back in the dorms, Xingxing updated his notebook.
Li Xingxing
✔ Step 2: Love letter
❌ Result: Public humiliation
Li Xingxing
✔ Step 3: Homemade lunch
❌ Result: Mild food poisoning
Li Xingxing
🔜 Step 4: Subtle flirting… maybe…
Li Xingxing
*tapped his pen against his chin* Note to self: Google the difference between salt and sugar. Also… check if Zhou Yiran has any food allergies.
Li Xingxing
*Giggled to himself, eyes sparkling with determination. “Love is a battlefield… and I’ve only just begun.”*
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