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The First Love of The Male Lead’s Deadly Rival
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On her birthday, Jiang Yumo discovered that she was living in a campus novel, and she was the first love of the male lead’s rival, Duan Ye.

Both the male lead and Duan Ye were notorious troublemakers in Fifth High School. They wouldn’t even look at each other and were considered deadly rivals.

Under the influence of the rational and intelligent female lead, the male protagonist returned to his family and inherited a multi-billion-yuan business, becoming the successful Young Master Zhou.

On the other hand, Duan Ye came from an ordinary family, had poor grades, and was too lazy to attend university. After graduation, he opened a car repair shop to make a living. Unlike the beautiful love story between the male and female leads, Duan Ye and his first love broke up countless times, leading some readers to sigh that this was the realistic outcome for underachieving students.

Jiang Yumo : ?

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Duan Ye noticed that Jiang Yumo had been acting a bit strange lately. She would either ask him to copy her notes, but end up getting sick from doing the exercises by herself, or suggest that he help her become the first batch of online celebrities, and ask all his friends to follow and comment on her posts…

He had no choice but to accompany her.

However, he never thought that she would suddenly try to flatter a dog man named Zhou Ji.

Duan Ye : I’m a man, I can’t stand it!

Seeing his angry expression, she tentatively asked, “If I don’t go, can you try to flatter him instead?”

Duan Ye : I’m going to f*cking kill Zhou Ji 🙂

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校园文男主死对头的初恋
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Recommendations
After Rebirth, I was Entangled by a Second Generation Rich Guy Again (2)
Bizarre Love (2)
Transmigrating To Become The Boss’s Little Fairy (2)
I Just Want to Freeload on Your Luck (1)
Impossible Lovers (1)
Back to My Dad’s High School Days (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Modern BG novels
  2. school-romance
  3. School romance/puppy love
  4. From school/College crush to lifelong love
  5. Teeth rottingly sweet Modern romances (F&M)

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imdemeterZ
New imdemeterZ rated it
March 26, 2025
Status: Completed
Our MC is the typical side character. Both the main leads have very mature relationships while those "main characters (ning zhi and zhu ji) " are those typical main where the story is yet to unfold. Except that, zhu ji is more of like a side character than the main. Hahaha.
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AnotherBoredPerson
AnotherBoredPerson rated it
April 12, 2023
Status: Completed
Thank you for the translator for picking this up. I hope more people will read this novel. The friendship in this novel is very good. How an encounter will make a butterfly effect in MC's life.

Back then, I read this novel because I'm interested in the synopsis.

... more>>
Spoiler

But in fact, MC, ML, ori!FL, and ori!ML are friends. At first, Duan Ye (ML) and Zhou Ji (ori!ML) kinda dislike each other. Because they're similar. But when they gradually become friends, they will be best friends.

I like how Zhou Ji who is so arrogant becomes better because of ori!FL (Ning Zhiyu). When Zhou Ji has a fight with Ning Zhiyu, he will grumble to Duan Ye. Their brotherhood is so good, even until they graduate from highschool.

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This story is so heartwarming and sometimes funny. Jiang Yumo's antics are fun to read. ML (Duan Ye) always spoils MC (Jiang Yumo). Like, damn, he is so good. He is mature but has youthfulness of his age when he is facing Jiang Yumo.

Spoiler

He even already thinking about their future house because Jiang Yumo said something like "... if you really like it enough to want to get married, it doesn't seem to matter whether you have a house or not. Actually, you can rent a house, right! Renting a house is also very good..." (Idk what is the exact sentence because I MTL'ed it). But Duan Ye thinks Jiang Yumo deserves the best, so he works hard for their future.

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Spoiler

After the extras, there are some chapters about their original life (?). It's so sad. But Jiang Yumo and Duan Ye there will have their HE, too.

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Anyway, I think this is a good school life romance. What I like:

    • There's no third party that will actively intervene with MC & ML.
      Spoiler

      There's a guy from another school who gives a gift to MC. But then it's solved peacefully.

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    • It's sweet.
    • It's not boring. Even without big dramas, the story is fun enough to be read. But maybe people who like many conflicts, will not like this.
    • The friendship.
    • Jiang Yumo still wants to be with Duan Ye.
      Spoiler

      In her dream, Jiang Yumo and Duan Ye will repeatedly broke up and reconciled. After waking up, she is still
      brave enough to like Duan Ye. She doesn't purposely stay away from Duan Ye.

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Sorry if there are some points that are not exactly true. Because I MTL'ed this a month ago. Thank you <<less
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Yellow
Yellow rated it
April 14, 2023
Status: Completed
Super sweet and fluffy story of first love! From middle school, to high school, to college and to adults it shows us a journey of how the ML and FL got together and also the wonderful friends they make. There's nothing too dramatic here, just slice of life. In the first life, the FL and ML's first love relationship is more realistic with a lot of ups and downs and breakups in between. But after the FL sees her future, she decides to change some of decisions so that there... more>> is no regrets. Both the ML and FL have very good communication so there is no frustrating misunderstandings. All in all, this is very good first love story with a happy ending. Thank you translator for introducing this story! <<less
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Qeelana
Qeelana rated it
July 7, 2023
Status: Completed
Do you know in some novels, sometimes there's a side couple who's sweeter & healthier than the main couple? This story is about that side couple.

There's no rebirth nor transmigration. MC just happen to dream a glimpse of a possible future, and realised that she's a supporting character in a novel. She actually doesn't mind much. After all, this future wasn't that miserable. And the novel's plot doesn't have anything to do with her.

... more>>
Spoiler

She still want to work hard to make a better future though. But there's no exaggerated thing like suddenly become academic topper and having godly sense of how to make money by knowing the future. No she's still herself, an average student who struggled to maintain an average score in school. The best student and first ranker of their grade is still the oriFL. ML too wasn't cut out for studying. His scores are so bad lmao, & it won't change until the end. Don't get me wrong, he has so many strengths, it's just not in academics.

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This novel starts in their 3rd year of high school (senior year). MC & ML already have a "relationship" for many years. They're "not yet dating but definitely more than friends" thing. It's so cute. Another character that I didn't expect to love is the oriML. He grows so much.

Spoiler

He looks like bastard at first. But after becoming friends (their group is 8 people), we know his true face is actually a rather foolish and punchable chatter box. It's so funny whenever he bickers with MC & the other friends. And then MC will complain to ML & oriFL lmao.

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Anyway the ending

Spoiler

is happy end obviously.

There's a side story about the original novel too. Their life may be different but it's also a HE.

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Eeria
Eeria rated it
August 18, 2023
Status: Completed
It’s a good coming of age novel with the “rebirth/transmigration” spin.

FL character is sunny, naive and likable. ML is silent, devoted and mature. Their romance is extremely romantic and cute. It’s the ideal teenage romance, the forever love one. It’s pretty entertaining reading about the evolution of their love and interaction with their friends.

I just wished the ML background story was a bit more developed.
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Blossomie
Blossomie rated it
September 19, 2024
Status: Completed
This novel reminded me of a song title "Die with a Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, " especially in the scene where Duan Ye said, "If tomorrow were the end of the world, the thing he most wanted to do is to be with her" and "he will live every day as if it were the end of the world and love her for a very long time.".

It really is a sweet, youthful story, and the characters are realistic. After all, not everyone is born rich and smart,... more>> so this kind of novel really portrays real life very well. Relationships are not all about love, so the concern about their future is really well written. House is really important, so to be able to afford it, one needs to work hard to earn money day and night to buy it. When reading this novel, it really healed my inner child. Some may find it boring, but I really like this kind of novel. <<less
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chande
chande rated it
November 2, 2023
Status: Completed
This story was very heartwarming and wholesome although the plot itself was quite simple. It's about MC, ML, and their friends love stories and their worries about future from high school until they entered a society after college graduation. I love how despite them being a high school student, the characters in this story handled their problem quite maturedly, even the second leads (org FL and ML).

... more>>
Spoiler

Maybe except Zhou Ji who sometimes could be a little childish even after he became an adult. But he still grew from being a spoiled and arrogant young master to a considerate and hardworking man.

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The dream about a future that MC got didn't affect the story much. MC didn't desperately try to change the future because she knew that the "future her" didn't make a wrong choice. But still, seeing how miserable she was because her on and off relationship with "future ML", the current MC strived to do better by exploring other options with ML so she could reduce obstacles that could potentially strain their relationship in the future.

Spoiler

However, she also knew that although the "future her" seemed so miserable, she still would end up with ML because no one loved her as much as ML and she couldn't love anyone other than ML. And indeed, in the extra, the future MC and ML in the dream ended up being together but not before going through so much.

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I also love how MC and ML became best friend with the orgFL and orgML in the current timeline. They were also a cute couple in their own way and thankfully, the author gave them ample screentimes although not as much as the main couple. <<less
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Evie Ren A
Evie Ren A
November 1, 2023
Status: Completed
10/10 would recommend

Absolutely adorable. The main couple is the definition of soulmates, while the side couple was the hilarious troupe of opposites (not really) attract. Translations are excellent.

The story is wholesome, a true coming of age novel with love as the main focus and a lot of character development. There are tearjerking moments, wholesome interaction & priceless situations.

The FL is a kind hearted teenager, who, very realistically, can't do much about having received a second chance. She realizes her own shortcomings, her own powerlessness, and decides to do the only... more>> thing she can: try harder. At everything: in her academic performance, in her plans for the future, in her relationship with the ML, with her parents and her friends. I like this kind of FL a lot, she tried her best, inspired the people around her and that was enough. By the way, her relationship with the ogFL is beautiful, one of the best I've seen in the genre.

The ML is an absolute love bug, I think, if anything, he might be the one who is the least realistic but with enough substance to set the bar incredibly high for other teenage ML's in the romance genre. He is devoted, completely in love, but he is not almighty, he is not a hiding tiger who turns out to be a genius waiting for incentive, he is not a overbearing jealous guy, he thinks ahead, he is mature, overly so, he is loyal and uncorruptible.

The ogML is hilarious. There is no other way around it, he is one of the characters that grew the most in the whole story; from a brooding, arrogant, insufferable teenager to a helpless, cheesy, silly, cringey love bird. I adore him. <<less
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nicomcla1995
nicomcla1995 rated it
September 27, 2023
Status: Completed
Edit. I honestly have re-read this story at least once every year. It's that good. I relate a lot cause I can see myself as the MC, regrettably I don't have a Duan Ye or ever had one in my life (truly unfortunate) but I do see how I would have tried to get better grades and strived for better opportunities in life, and appreciate my family especially the members that are no longer here more, if I could go back you know.

This kind of story really hits the spot... more>> after so many revenge/rebirth plots.

Just a simple supporting character (not being delusional about the world belonging to her, or overthrowing the OG FL, or having the OG ML fall for her because she's interesting and different from the 'others') deciding to choose better options based on her own shortcomings in the OG plot, she didn't miscellaneously blame the author for not ending up rich, or blame OGFL/ML for their relatively smooth romantic journey.

Can we please petition all authors to copy and paste this ML? Please 🙏🏽 FL in the OG plot no matter how difficult the road was to get there, is undoubtedly a winner in life, just based off of the ML. Can you tell I loved his character? Cause I did, tremendously.

Just good vibes all around.

Really a chill story that I'd recommend a million times. <<less
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nagpal
nagpal rated it
September 29, 2023
Status: --
Cute and sweet story, if you want to read a really sweet youthful story with a green flag male lead, would recommend. It isn't an exciting read cause there is like no angst and the story is straightforward so those looking for an exciting read should skip.
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mozarellia
mozarellia
November 3, 2024
Status: Completed
This is one of the few novels that I read that had substance, and I enjoyed.

The story was very realistic, while still keeping it interesting. You get attached to the characters while reading, and you want to constantly know what happens next.

I just have to say, I need a Duan Ye in my life T^T
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Saphie
Saphie rated it
May 25, 2024
Status: Completed
OH! Oh! This a very good and cute, slice-of-lifeish novel!! I went in expecting some kind of cliche'd overuse falling in love with the antagonist since I eat those up all the time but this is, , , just different. It's not anything particularly mind-blowing but the way we watch the characters grow up along with their development is just chef's kiss. It feels so packed with lesson?? Even though it really is just a a group of friends coming-of-age story. I feel like a completely new person after reading... more>> this.

I don't know what trope to put this in, but reborn MCs and their somewhat cold or troublemaker ML just be hitting in that very fulfilling way I can't describe. I have cried times while reading this even though it really isn't that much of a tearjerker! Just the fluff and pure love between them and the orig!ML and orig!FL is just so... good. Countless times while reading this I thought "I will never experience a love like this", not jinxing it though! But that aside, it really is f*cking good.

Cute and beautiful, pure but not innocent MC x handsome and cold, somewhat delinquent ML willing to change for the better for MC and himself. A really beautiful trope. Can I just add the extras were also really good? Cried tears over that... so good!!!!!!11

The orig main CP side story is also reallyyyy gooooood!!!! I could read a whole novel of them ! But there is a similar novel with the same trope of orig Main CP that I also love so you could give it a try if you like them too! After Rebirth, I was Entangled by a Second Generation Rich Guy Again.

My verdict: Really beautiful read, give it a try!!! <<less
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Izzybot
Izzybot
May 16, 2024
Status: c22
I will not rate this book since I've not finished (yet). My second attempt at this book. I am only about 5 chapters in and I realized why I had given up on this book the first time around. The author makes ML sound like some type of an ogre and the FL as goody-goody princess spreading sunshine type. FL so far is pushing herself to be with ML (ex: she has "no choice but to sit next to him" in her birthday party) and this is making me uncomfortable... more>> to read. I feel like this couple is going to be unbalanced in emotional investment wise. I think ML may be more invested in the relation than FL sadly. Makes me weary to read more. I will read few more chapters and see if I can persevere this time around.

Edit: Chapter 22. I am going to have to take a break from this book. I am having a hard time accepting that ML, this big bad wolf is a pitiful dog waging his tail begging for FL to throw leftover food at him to cherish 😞 I like it better when both leads have equal investment in the relationship and not lose their own personality just to please the other. In this case ML is too humble and has no personality of his own. He would do pretty much anything for her, what FL likes is what ML likes, what FL asks is what ML does, while FL probably won't do more than frown if ML drops dead. I like it when FL also dotes and defends ML just as much as ML does (remember how FL in "Rebirth at the doors of civil affairs defends ML even from her own BFFs? Like that). Still I trust fellow reviewers, maybe this book will get better later, but for now, I'll have to pause and take a break from this. <<less
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Zygodd
Zygodd rated it
March 6, 2024
Status: Completed
Author potrayed youth really well. They are childish, immature, naive, and loud, well except ML who shows early maturity and looks like grown man (he mostly living alone without his single mother).

But whenever ML stay with FL, his mature look fade away. FL with cheerfull personality make ML back to his aged.

The future 'novel plot' make me relieves, so glad FL have this plot spoiler ... more>>
Spoiler

FL and ML in original plot ended together but their journey was harder full with self blame, misunderstand and frustation. They 'wasted' ten years just to reach marriage staged. And thanks to this spoiler, they could be best friend with the original FL and ML

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So glad I found this novel❤ <<less
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Bookster
Bookster rated it
February 2, 2024
Status: Completed
MC: Jiang Yumo

ML: Duan Ye

This is a Slice of Life novel. It is about MC, who dreams on her 17th birthday that she is in a Campus Romance novel. To clarify things it isn't a Rebirth or Transmigration.

... more>> Even after having that dream MC doesn't change much just focuses on her studies a little more. She goes on with her life just like she used to.

MC is an outgoing, carefree, stubborn, responsible and a good friend and daughter. She is an average scorer.

ML is very considerate and thoughtful towards MC. He is a Green Flag. He is a good friend and son. And a Super good Boyfriend.

Relationship between MC & ML have the pure first love kind initially. Just touching the other person's hands makes them blush and hesitate. But after confirming their relationship it levels up. Parents of MC are really loving and caring towards their only child. They are quite open minded about MC & ML. They are fully supportive and trust their daughter.

Friends of MC & ML are nice and simple. There group is a mixture of top student, middle students and bottom students. They genuinely care for each other and get along with each other. This includes the Original MC & ML of the Campus Romance Novel too.

P.S. I cried reading the last 6 extras! Just thinking about Duan Ye makes me sad. <<less
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stevesariana
stevesariana rated it
November 17, 2023
Status: Completed
After reading this novel it has become one of my all time favourite.

This is a very beautiful, simple and funny slice of life campus romance novel.

The friendship is admirable, the romance is enviable and the small moments brings a sweet smile on your face.

The characters are realistic and the story is moderate paced with giving ample screen time to other side characters too.
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bluesonnet
bluesonnet rated it
October 17, 2023
Status: Completed
Beautiful story. For some reason, despite not having any major ups and downs, this was still a very engaging read. I guess that's the difference between a well-written (and well-translated) story and one that's not. Easy read.
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amikyun
amikyun
October 10, 2023
Status: Completed
4.2, actually their way of thinking and author's writing style was mature, when you think it is as school romance the student life and student's physiology are too real, I find it uncomfortable, it's like an complex dish with thousands of herbs and seasoning but the outcome flavor is just mild, if I take an analogy as a painting, it like a romantic without vibrant color, I do love all character and their development but for a good novel it lack of excitement.
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DarthFaber
DarthFaber rated it
September 16, 2023
Status: Completed
I would call this "reasonable people have a nice high school life". Every single possible s*upid misunderstanding is handled by actually talking things out, characters react like actual people without dragging issues on for months, story is nice and cute. MC doesn't immediately have 30 different ways of becoming a millionaire due to knowing the future, just wants to have a low-key happy life. A great read!
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Lois.
Lois. rated it
August 11, 2023
Status: --
I think to some extent this healed my inner child. The leads were so cute it kind of satisfied the feeling I had of wanting to experience a school romance that was cute and innocent.

This is a great read after reading too much drama and want a comforting story to read to remind you that just cause you aren't as good as the protagonists of other novels doesn't mean you're bad at all. I also love how grounded to reality the read is despite some maybe unrealistic setups in the... more>> novel here and there. <<less
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Nelle
Nelle rated it
July 23, 2023
Status: c102
It's a very cute story about first love. All characters are lovable and I have not encountered even one annoying character. Every character has their own personality and the MC's character is fleshed out really well. I just got bored around chapter 100 since I basically got my happy ending from what I read and I did not bother to read the rest (lol my bad). Read this for the fluff and just overall good vibes.
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