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Sinopsis de You Are My Fateful Love

At 28, Ruan Yu decides to leave her stable job and pursue writing full-time. Drawing inspiration from her own emotional experiences, she begins publishing her novels online. Unexpectedly, her story is accused of plagiarism by netizens. Determined to defend her rights, Ruan Yu seeks legal help—only to discover that the intellectual property lawyer she ends up working with is Xu Huaishong, her high school crush and the very inspiration for her novel’s male lead.

Reunited by the case, the two are once again drawn to each other. As they spend more time together, their long-buried feelings resurface and grow stronger. Facing new challenges in their careers, they support each other through thick and thin, ultimately achieving both professional success and a long-awaited romance—a “belated joy” that was worth the wait.

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In the year 2024 in Su City, the sunlight falls gently. Ruan Yu steps into her long-lost warm home. The familiar scenery before her is still as picturesque as a poem, making her feel exceptionally comfortable and happy. At this moment, her best friend Shen Mingying calls like timely rain, urgently pressing her for a manuscript. Ruan Yu was struggling with a lack of inspiration, but her gaze is suddenly drawn to her diary.

Instant inspiration gushes forth like a spring, and she decides to commit that campus romance story to paper. Back in those university days, as the New Year countdown was about to ring, Ruan Yu stood quietly beside her crush, Xu Huaisong, with a mix of nervousness and anticipation, looking up at the brilliantly blooming fireworks together. Just then, Xu Huaisong unexpectedly took her hand with deep affection. Her heart raced with excitement and her cheeks flushed red.

However, he then followed up by saying indifferently that he had taken the wrong hand. Her heart instantly felt like it had fallen into an ice cellar, and she was heartbroken, secretly envying the girl he truly had in his heart. In fact, even after all these years, Ruan Yu has never forgotten him.

She can only comfort herself in her novel, falsely claiming that the boy only used taking the wrong hand as an excuse to soothe her wounded heart. The next day, Shen Mingying becomes immersed in the novel written by Ruan Yu. She is deeply moved by the delicate emotions of a secret crush, feeling as if she were personally experiencing the beauty of that pure campus romance and unable to pull herself away for a long time.

Meanwhile, Ruan Yu faces her mother's pressure to go on a blind date, making her feel helpless and frustrated. On the other side, Xu Huaisong returns to his law firm and happens to encounter a dispute between a landlady and a foreign tenant. It turns out the foreign tenant owes rent, and after the landlady's many failed attempts to collect it, she cut off the water and electricity, only to be sued by the tenant.

Xu Huaisong steps forward and carefully reviews the contract. With his keen insight and professional legal knowledge, he uses a loophole in the contract to seek justice for the landlady. Seeing this, the tenant takes the initiative to settle privately with the landlord, and the dispute is successfully resolved. Ruan Yu's novel (written under the pen name Wen Xiang) quickly becomes a hit online, gaining the love and following of countless readers.

However, at the same time, her originality is questioned. Facing the persistent questions of the media and the doubts of netizens, she feels at a loss and does not know how to explain to the media, so she chooses to flee from the noisy world to find a moment of peace.

Afterward, she learns that her New Year's Eve plot bears a striking resemblance to another novel titled Really Want to Bite Your Ears, and the protagonist of that novel is male. This night, she is overwhelmed with worry and her mood hits rock bottom. Ruan Yu's mother issues another ultimatum, demanding that she must go on a blind date the following day, which adds to her distress. The next day, Ruan Yu arrives at the cafe with a nervous heart.

Liu Mao from Zhikun Law Firm receives her warmly and talks about trivial matters from work to try and ease her tension. Ruan Yu takes the opportunity to reveal the plagiarism issue to Liu Mao and seeks a strategy from him. After listening, Liu Mao points out incisively that she should not act in haste, because currently, the more one explains, the worse it gets, and it would only put her in a more passive position.

In fact, Really Want to Bite Your Ears was written by Xu Huaishi. Years ago, while moving, she accidentally discovered her brother Xu Huaisong's secret. It turns out her brother had intentionally taken the hand of the girl he liked that night. Reminded by Zhao Yi, she cannot help but suspect that Wen Xiang is the girl her brother has a secret crush on, otherwise the stories would not be so similar. This thought makes her both surprised and excited.

Through his connections, Zhao Yi finally finds out that Wen Xiang's real name is Ruan Yu. That night, Xu Huaishi and Zhao Yi quietly return to the campus and go to the wall that holds countless memories. They verify that her master indeed wrote a message on that wall. By carefully identifying the pinyin, they finally learn the secret that Ruan Yu liked Xu Huaisong.

Later, Xu Huaishi takes the initiative to apologize to Ruan Yu online and issues a statement clarifying the misunderstanding about plagiarism, even taking down the post about the plagiarism. However, the result is not as expected. The statement is continuously criticized by internet trolls, who even falsely accuse Wen Xiang of using money to settle the plagiarism incident, leaving Ruan Yu feeling very wronged and helpless. On this day, Ruan Yu arrives at Zhikun Law Firm with a complex mood.

She suddenly remembers that many years ago today was the day Xu Huaisong participated in a debate competition. Back then, he was high-spirited and radiant on the stage, a memory that remains vivid to her as if it happened only yesterday. Ruan Yu goes to the conference room and unexpectedly finds that Liu Mao's other partner is actually Xu Huaisong. She becomes excited once again, her heart racing and her cheeks flushing red.

Ruan Yu never expected to meet Xu Huaisong again under such circumstances. Her hands trembled with excitement, and her documents scattered all over the floor. Xu Huaisong, however, pretended to be calm on the surface while his heart was already in turmoil. When Liu Mao asked if they knew each other, they both denied it at the same time. To better help Ruan Yu, Xu Huaisong proposed to understand the specific details of her novel first.

Ruan Yu became nervous, worried that her secret crush on him would be discovered. After some thought, she ultimately decided to drop the lawsuit against the other party. Afterward, Liu Mao warmly invited Ruan Yu to dinner, but Xu Huaisong intentionally dragged Liu Mao away for lunch, clearly unwilling to let Ruan Yu and Liu Mao be alone together.

He even took the initiative to sit in the passenger seat and made Ruan Yu sit in the back, as if asserting a kind of sovereignty. On the way, Ruan Yu remembered a work matter and needed to visit a friend's house. Both Xu Huaisong and Liu Mao were curious about this friend's identity. Only after Liu Mao tentatively found out the friend was an editor did they both feel relieved.

Liu Mao sensed that Xu Huaisong's return to the country was somewhat unusual. Usually low-key, Xu Huaisong was now actively involving himself in Liu Mao's affairs. Furthermore, he was supposed to leave the next day; did he really return just because he was worried about a small plagiarism case? In fact, Xu Huaisong had received a call from his sister, Xu Huaishi, the day before.

He learned that she had accidentally framed Ruan Yu and that Ruan Yu had also liked him during their school days. With a mix of emotions, he hurried back. Ruan Yu told her best friend, Shen Mingying, everything about her meeting with Xu Huaisong. After thinking it over, Shen Mingying still felt they should sue to protect Ruan Yu's rights. Consequently, Ruan Yu sought out another law firm. She expected a positive outcome, but the results were disappointing.

Over several days, her ideas were rejected one by one, and her mood hit rock bottom. When Liu Mao called again, Ruan Yu had only one goal: to prove her novel was an original creation. Following Xu Huaisong's instructions, Liu Mao encouraged her to stick to her views. Xu Huaisong was determined to have Zhikun take the case, as only he knew the whole story.

Meanwhile, Liu Mao had his own hidden agenda, wanting to use the case to get closer to Ruan Yu. Ruan Yu had always had her own idol, Li Shican. Having just felt jealous because of her idol, she unexpectedly ran into Xu Huaisong at the school gate. Seeing him affectionately calling out the name Shishi, she was immediately overcome with jealousy. She stepped forward defiantly and warned Xu Huaisong to stay away from Xu Huaishi.

When she learned the truth—that Xu Huaisong was actually Xu Huaishi's brother—she was mortified and wished she could disappear. While Xu Huaisong was in Su City visiting his sister, he felt a surge of anxiety upon hearing that Liu Mao had dressed up for a date with Ruan Yu. He rushed back to the office, interrupted their date, and stepped into the case without hesitation.

That night, Xu Huaisong nervously checked Ruan Yu's social media page, only to find that strangers could not view her posts, leaving him feeling disappointed. Meanwhile, Ruan Yu sent the defamation records to the work group. Fearing that Xu Huaisong's busy schedule would cause him to miss the group messages, Liu Mao suggested she message him privately. Ruan Yu recalled how she had tried to add him using various names years ago to no avail.

Now that she had to add him, her heart raced with nerves. On the other end, Xu Huaisong was also struggling with a reason to add her. After much deliberation, he simply used the case as an excuse to send the request.

Ruan Yu opened WeChat and sent a gentle greeting to Xu Huaisong. Xu Huaisong had drunk several cups of strong coffee while waiting for her message. He pretended to be calm while carefully analyzing the case details for her. The next morning, Ruan Yu overslept and missed the time. She contacted Xu Huaisong anxiously, worried she might disturb him. To her surprise, he suggested a video call to discuss the case in detail.

Seeing her messy appearance in the mirror, she rushed to apply makeup to leave a good impression. Little did she know that Xu Huaisong had also dressed up carefully and even sprayed perfume, only to realize later that she could not smell its fragrance. During the video call, Xu Huaisong carefully reviewed her case, while she took the opportunity to peer at the environment in his room.

For a moment, she forgot the purpose of the call and hurriedly searched for documents, taking the chance to change her pajama pants for an elegant skirt. As they talked about the case details, they could not help but reminisce about their school days. She had once overheard Xu Huaisong and his classmates plotting to sneakily eat takeout. To help him, she had specially placed a ladder against the school wall.

In fact, Xu Huaisong had long been aware of this and had even witnessed her suffering the punishment of standing for it. Ruan Yu secretly felt lucky that she had not written the punishment into her story and jokingly remarked that the male protagonist had the temperament of Huaze Lei. During their school years, many boys had competed to imitate Dao Ming Si's style to pursue Ruan Yu, but she clearly stated that she preferred cold and aloof boys.

Hearing this, Xu Huaisong could not help but feel jealous, mistakenly thinking that the person Ruan Yu loved was not him. The next day, Shen Mingying conducted an in-depth investigation into Xu Huaisong and discovered that he had won several famous lawsuits. His current wealth was so great that Shen Mingying feared Ruan Yu might feel inferior, but Ruan Yu was genuinely happy for him, believing he was truly the person she loved.

While Ruan Yu and Shen Mingying were leisurely shopping, they encountered their junior, Cen Sisi. The three talked happily and mentioned that Li Shican would perform in Suzhou three days later. At this moment, Xu Huaisong called to inform her of the court's latest progress and revealed that the person attacking Ruan Yu online was actually Cen Sisi. Ruan Yu could not help but feel suspicious, suspecting that the encounter with Cen Sisi might have been a carefully designed scheme.

Ruan Yu entered the cafe again and watched with sharp eyes as Cen Sisi hypocritically held Shen Mingying's hand and chatted affectionately. She then unhesitatingly exposed Cen Sisi as the person behind the name Wen Xiang. Cen Sisi pretended it was a misunderstanding and apologized repeatedly, but Ruan Yu had already seen through her character, knowing she was merely jealous of Ruan Yu's close relationship with Li Shican.

That night, Cen Sisi, using the online name Su Cheng, again urged Xu Huaishi to file a lawsuit against Ruan Yu. Xu Huaisong calmly told his sister to find solid evidence that Su Cheng was indeed Cen Sisi. The next day, Ruan Yu told Liu Mao in detail about Cen Sisi's expression during the apology, saying she was clearly hiding embarrassment and panic.

She guessed that Cen Sisi must have a backup plan, but Liu Mao felt she was worrying too much and did not need to be so nervous. At this time, Xu Huaisong suddenly returned from abroad and handed the evidence of Cen Sisi's next move to Ruan Yu, giving her immediate confidence.

Cen Sisi indeed put on a hypocritical front to apologize to Ruan Yu, but she was secretly plotting and meticulously framing Ruan Yu once again. However, her scheme did not succeed, as the meticulous Xu Huaisong managed to obtain solid evidence. Ruan Yu could not help but feel suspicious about how the poet who had previously issued a statement had suddenly become Xu Huaisong's undercover agent and obtained these crucial chat records.

Xu Huaisong also decisively had Liu Mao block Cen Sisi directly according to Ruan Yu's request. Finally, using the excuse that Liu Mao did not understand the client's demands, he cleverly removed Liu Mao from the case and naturally became Ruan Yu's direct representative. Ruan Yu taught him techniques for secret recording and asked him to arrange another meeting with Cen Sisi, as obtaining a recording was key to winning the lawsuit.

That day, Xu Huaishi and Zhao Yi were caught secretly playing with their phones in class by a sharp-eyed teacher. The teacher immediately called Xu Huaisong. Thinking he would plead for his sister, the teacher was surprised when he not only refused to say a good word for her but also calmly pointed out that it was not her first offense. He asked the teacher to educate her well, showing his justice and strictness.

That evening, to express her gratitude to Xu Huaisong, Ruan Yu specially prepared an invitation for Xu Huaisong and Zhao Yi to have dinner together. However, they unexpectedly caught Zhang Chuan dining intimately with a woman, and their relationship was clearly unusual. Ruan Yu immediately approached them in a huff, righteously stating that she was the best friend of Zhang Chuan's girlfriend.

Zhang Chuan hurriedly explained that he was just having dinner with Boss Lin, but the business deal was ruined due to this sudden situation. A leader who arrived late wanted to teach Ruan Yu a lesson, but Xu Huaisong immediately stepped forward and declared his status as a lawyer. Seeing this, the leader and Zhang Chuan had no choice but to leave helplessly.

Afterward, Ruan Yu fell into deep hesitation, unsure whether she should tell Shen Mingying about Zhang Chuan dining with the business partner. After all, Zhang Chuan was clearly taking advantage of his youth and good looks to maintain an unclear and ambiguous relationship with female partners. When Xu Huaisong drove her home, he thoughtfully turned on the music she liked, and the soothing melody flowed through the car. Tired after a long day, she fell asleep in the car.

Xu Huaisong could not help but gently stroke her hair, but he suddenly realized it was inappropriate and hurriedly withdrew his hand, his heart fluttering. Shen Mingying called Ruan Yu, and it was clear from her tone that she believed Zhang Chuan's explanation, claiming he ran into Ruan Yu while discussing products with a client. The next day, Ruan Yu went to Zhikun Law Firm again and, out of kindness, helped deliver takeout to Xu Huaisong.

But Xu Huaisong did not want to leave a bad impression on her and firmly denied that he had ordered takeout. Meanwhile, Liu Mao mischievously ate all the takeout on purpose. Looking at the empty boxes, Xu Huaisong was salivating with hunger, looking quite comical. Ruan Yu called Cen Sisi and intentionally turned on the speakerphone to record her secretly to obtain key evidence.

However, Cen Sisi was highly alert and saw through her intentions instantly, suggesting they meet at a coffee shop to talk in detail. Xu Huaisong was worried and accompanied Ruan Yu. Their hands inadvertently touched, making the atmosphere suddenly awkward. Their thoughts involuntarily drifted back to their university days; that moment when they held hands felt like an electric shock, sending ripples through their hearts. After some thought, Ruan Yu eventually agreed to settle with Cen Sisi.

However, Cen Sisi remained somewhat alert and guarded against her. Seeing this, Ruan Yu had to change her strategy, deliberately pretending to be pitiful and tearfully stating that she did not want her career to end because of this. At this moment, Cen Sisi finally revealed her ugly side, arrogantly telling Ruan Yu to beg her and nonchalantly saying she had easily taken down Wen Xiang just by hiring some internet water armies. At that time, two children playing nearby accidentally knocked over the recording pen, making Ruan Yu panic instantly as she sensed trouble.

Originally, Ruan Yu intended to secretly record audio to obtain solid evidence of Cen Sisi framing her, but the recording pen was accidentally knocked down by an innocent child. At the critical moment when everything was on the line, Xu Huaisong appeared like a savior. Taking the opportunity to gently carry the child away, he quietly took the recording pen, leaving Cen Sisi completely unaware. Afterwards, Ruan Yu expressed her deep gratitude to Xu Huaisong.

When Cen Sisi calmed down and realized what had happened, she took the initiative to ask for a meeting with Ruan Yu, but Ruan Yu firmly and righteously stated that they would settle the matter in court. To express her sincere thanks to Xu Huaisong, Ruan Yu specially chose an exquisite potted plant to give to him. Xu Huaisong, however, mistakenly thought it was a gift from Liu Mao and gave it to a shopkeeper without hesitation.

Later, when he learned the plant was actually from Ruan Yu, he was filled with regret and immediately rushed out in a panic to get it back. He originally thought he was the only lucky one to receive such a surprise, but he was left between laughter and tears when he discovered that everyone in the entire company had received one. Because of the shameful plagiarism incident, the company resolutely decided to terminate the contract with Wen Xiang.

Shen Mingying pleaded earnestly for Wen Xiang before the leadership, stating that she had found conclusive evidence to prove Wen Xiang's innocence. However, the leadership was cold-hearted and gave only a three-day deadline, showing no regard for the fact that Shen Mingying's current important status in the company was also earned through Wen Xiang. Deeply disappointed, Shen Mingying slammed down her work ID and resolutely resigned.

That day, Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong were focused on discussing the case when she suddenly heard him mention a bomb over the phone. Ruan Yu felt endless worry and caringly told him to rest well and take care of himself. At this moment, his cute cat suddenly appeared playfully in the video. Ruan Yu couldn't help but remember the time during university when she accidentally saw him gently feeding stray cats.

His gentle stroking made her feel envious, and she even naively fantasized about becoming that carefully cared-for cat. Xu Huaisong actually did not have much experience in raising cats. Although Ruan Yu mistakenly thought a girl had left the cat at his house, Xu Huaisong pretended to be calm and seriously taught her how to bathe the cat. When water accidentally soaked Xu Huaisong's white shirt, revealing his muscular abs, Ruan Yu's heart raced and her face turned red.

In fact, Xu Huaisong let her see on purpose and even pretended to forget the video call was active while about to take off his shirt to shower. As a result, Shen Mingying suddenly burst into the room and teased Ruan Yu for watching a handsome man bathe. Ruan Yu hurriedly turned off the video, but her attempts to explain only made things more awkward.

Cen Sisi's plot was finally exposed, and Liu Mao released some key evidence at the right time. Ruan Yu's reputation was finally cleared, and netizens criticized Cen Sisi's (Su Cheng's) malicious behavior. Afterwards, Shen Mingying couldn't help but feel suspicious, wondering if Cen Sisi's calculated targeting of Ruan Yu had something to do with Li Shican. However, Ruan Yu firmly stated that she and Li Shican were purely friends and nothing more.

The company knew Shen Mingying's importance and tried everything to win her back, even humbling themselves to ask her to sincerely apologize to Ruan Yu on behalf of the company and urging Ruan Yu to finish the first draft as soon as possible. At the same time, Li Shican participated in a variety show. Following the program's requirements, he called a person of the opposite sex.

It happened that Ruan Yu and Shen Mingying were watching the show when her phone suddenly rang. Helpless, Ruan Yu had to agree to meet Li Shican to catch up, though she felt somewhat uneasy. After the show ended, Li Shican had to rush to his next busy work engagement. His thoughts involuntarily drifted back to many years ago.

At that time, he was performing on stage and had specially asked the staff to secretly arrange for Ruan Yu to give him flowers. That day was his happiest and most unforgettable day. After the performance, he couldn't wait to look for Ruan Yu everywhere, but he unintentionally heard her say she liked someone named Xu. His heart immediately sank into sorrow and disappointment.

That night, Ruan Yu fell into a terrifying nightmare. She dreamed that Cen Sisi broke into her home with a ferocious expression, brandishing a weapon to attack her. When she woke up the next day, she was still flustered and shaken, as if the horrific scene was still before her eyes. What scared her even more was the feeling of being secretly followed after she went out, fear washing over her like a tide.

In a state of anxiety, she hurriedly called Xu Huaisong. To deter the stalker, she deliberately pretended to be calling her husband, making her voice sound calm as she said she was almost home. She felt uneasy all the way. After finally returning home, she found a strange black car parked downstairs. Then came a series of rapid knocks on the door. Her heart raced with anxiety.

Following Xu Huaisong's prior instructions, she cautiously and quietly walked to the door to lock it, but suddenly saw a masked man. Just as she was about to call the police, Li Shican's familiar voice came from the door. Ruan Yu's tense nerves finally relaxed, and she breathed a long sigh of relief, hurriedly inviting Li Shican inside. Li Shican looked around and found the house simply decorated with no signs of a man living there.

Judging that she was still single, he could not help but feel secretly smug and pleased. He smiled and took out the milk tea he had specifically gone to their alma mater to buy for her, his eyes full of tenderness and care. Because the previous call had been accidentally disconnected, Xu Huaisong had been worried about Ruan Yu's safety. Anxious, he made a video call, only to see Li Shican in her home.

Li Shican also keenly guessed that this Lawyer Xu might be the certain person Xu Ruan Yu mentioned back in school, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart. Because he was worried about Ruan Yu's safety, Xu Huaisong had called the police in advance. As a result, Li Shican's driver was caught at Ruan Yu's door, leading to a misunderstanding. It took a patient and detailed explanation from Ruan Yu to finally resolve the incident.

Li Shican took this opportunity to explain his relationship with Cen Sisi. It turned out that Uncle Cen's family had moved to Suzhou later on, and they became neighbors. Having attended school with Cen Sisi from high school to university, he was her childhood friend in her eyes. Little did she know that his heart had belonged only to Ruan Yu from beginning to end. He even knew Ruan Yu's pen name back in university.

He had silently kept it in his heart, following her quietly for all these years, though he never dared to express his deep love for her. That night, Xu Huaisong's thoughts were like a tide, involuntarily returning to many years ago. It was the day of Li Shican's performance. He had prepared carefully, intending to give Ruan Yu a heartfelt confession, but he saw Ruan Yu presenting flowers to Li Shican with a face full of smiles.

At that moment, he mistakenly thought Ruan Yu's beloved was Li Shican, and his heart was filled with loss and pain. Adding to that, seeing Li Shican go to Ruan Yu's house today made him feel even more jealous and resentful. The more he thought about it, the worse he felt. Xu Huaisong suddenly decided to return to the country. The next day, he appeared early downstairs at Ruan Yu's house, his eyes full of expectation and determination.

Xu Huaisong naturally came to Ruan Yu's home to discuss the case, but Ruan Yu suddenly thought of the mess in her house and made an excuse to go inside and tidy up first. This was the first time Xu Huaisong had stepped into Ruan Yu's home. He looked around with a hint of scrutiny in his gaze.

He couldn't help but feel a sense of disgust toward the spot on the sofa where Li Shican had sat, so he walked over to a single chair and sat down without hesitation. While Ruan Yu was carefully brewing coffee for him, she inadvertently discovered that he had fallen asleep comfortably in the sun. The sunlight spilled over him, as if plating him with a layer of golden light.

She had no choice but to work quietly by his side, but her eyes involuntarily looked at him again and again. Seeing her crush right before her eyes felt like a dream, and her heart was filled with sweetness and happiness. After Xu Huaisong woke up, he deliberately pretended to casually mention that he hadn't eaten breakfast, looking reluctant to go out or order takeout.

Hearing this, Ruan Yu was full of concern and had no choice but to make Suzhou rice cakes for him. Watching him eat with great relish with a satisfied smile on his face, Ruan Yu felt overjoyed, as if the whole world had become beautiful. Xu Huaisong stayed at Ruan Yu's house under the pretext of reviewing the case. However, he took a phone call in the middle of it, telling the other party where the cat food was located.

This led Ruan Yu to mistakenly think there was another person in his house, making her feel jealous and full of mixed emotions. By this time, Xu Huaisong had fallen asleep again due to jet lag. Ruan Yu suddenly woke up, not knowing when she had also fallen asleep. She was covered with a warm blanket, and Xu Huaisong had left quietly, leaving a note behind.

Liu Mao returned to the office and was buried in work when he was suddenly startled by Xu Huaisong's unexpected return to the country. He saw Xu Huaisong showing off with a smug face that he had just eaten Suzhou rice cakes handmade by Ruan Yu. That satisfied expression looked as if he possessed the whole world. Liu Mao was both surprised and curious, questioning when their relationship had become better than his. Xu Huaisong, however, acted mysteriously and picked up his things to leave, leaving Liu Mao scratching his head in frustration and anxiety.

Xu Huaisong endured a whole night of stomach pain, filled with longing for Ruan Yu and unwilling to hang up the phone. The next morning, Ruan Yu woke up and heard the sharp, urgent sound of an ambulance from her phone. Startled, she asked and learned he was hospitalized, so she sent her sincere wishes for a speedy recovery.

Unbeknownst to her, Xu Huaisong deliberately sent the wrong message, cleverly conveying his ward number and his desire for porridge to her. Later, Ruan Yu rushed to the hospital. Liu Mao saw through his little trick and left with a colleague, leaving the two of them alone for some warm, private time. After finishing his meal, Xu Huaisong still felt unsatisfied. He used the excuse of still feeling unwell to soft-soap Ruan Yu into helping him get things.

He took the opportunity to casually mention that a night worth of content was missing from her novel, seriously claiming he did not know what was written and wanted to understand the case. Upon hearing this, Ruan Yu instantly remembered the plot, which was an intimate embrace between her and her crush, Xu Huaisong. Her face turned red with embarrassment, and she quickly lied that the internet was bad to avoid sending him the content before fleeing in a panic.

Xu Huaishi used a toothache as an excuse to bring her mother to the hospital, hoping to ease their tense relationship. However, her mother became furious upon learning her daughter's true purpose and left immediately. Xu Huaishi helplessly went to her brother's ward and happened to encounter Ruan Yu returning to pick up a meal cup.

With her keen intuition, Xu Huaishi guessed Ruan Yu's identity and took her hand with great concern, even revealing the secret that her brother was still single. To play matchmaker, Xu Huaishi secretly added Ruan Yu on WeChat. However, Ruan Yu did not dare admit she was the author of I Really Want to Whisper in Your Ear, fearing the misunderstanding might affect her brother's life-long happiness.

That night, Ruan Yu sat at her desk but had no heart for writing. Her mind was filled with Xu Huaisong's handsome figure. She even stared at his Weibo and fell asleep without knowing it. On the other side, Xu Huaisong thought about what his sister said and decided to call her for advice. Driven by the offensive of red envelopes, Xu Huaishi gave him tips.

Thinking she knew Ruan Yu well, she told Xu Huaisong to play the guitar and rap, saying it would be cool and handsome like Li Shican. Hearing this, Xu Huaisong, who initially thought the plan was feasible, immediately retracted the red envelope. He felt a hint of jealousy, not expecting that even Ruan Yu liked someone like Li Shican. Feeling frustrated, Xu Huaisong took Liu Mao out to drink.

Scenes of Ruan Yu and Li Shican together kept appearing in his mind. The more he thought, the more annoyed he became, even impulsively admitting he was the male lead in Ruan Yu's novel. Liu Mao was shocked and later could not help but criticize Xu Huaisong for not confessing earlier. Xu Huaisong looked dejected, feeling that the male lead's name, He Shiqian, implied celebration and time moving on, so he suspected Ruan Yu might no longer like him.

Liu Mao disagreed, thinking that the reason Ruan Yu wrote the novel might be because she still had regrets and felt unwilling. These words were like a beam of light that inspired Xu Huaisong. He immediately took a taxi to find Ruan Yu with surprising speed.

Xu Huaisong was already tipsy and stumbling, yet he gathered his courage to stagger to the downstairs of Ruan Yu’s building. However, the security guard was highly alert and decisively took him away, mistaking him for a bad person. The next day, the security guard specifically went to Ruan Yu’s home and solemnly reminded her to keep her doors and windows locked recently.

It turned out that last night, a drunk man was talking to a tree and wandering around near Ruan Yu’s home like a headless fly. His behavior was very suspicious, and fortunately, the security guard discovered him in time and took him away. Xu Huaisong arrived at the company. Only Liu Mao knew about last night’s embarrassing incident.

It turned out that last night, in order to please women like Li Shican, Xu Huaisong had a sudden whim to learn a dance. As a result, the commotion was so loud that the neighbors called the police. The photos of Xu Huaisong being taken away were fortunately blurry, like looking at flowers through a fog. Unaware of the truth, colleagues sat together and talked about the topic of chasing women.

Everyone agreed that opportunities must be seized before they are gone, and they were all eager to show off their skills. Xu Huaisong’s heart was full of regret. He had finally gained courage with the help of alcohol, but he didn't expect such a ridiculous incident to happen. At this time, he unexpectedly received an invitation from Ruan Yu.

Seeing this, Liu Mao couldn't help but sigh that if Ruan Yu knew about last night's situation, she probably wouldn't be celebrating his discharge from the hospital. However, this was also a chance for Xu Huaisong to be alone with her, so Liu Mao made an excuse that he had something to do and couldn't make it. That evening, Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong ate dinner alone, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

In order to leave a good impression on each other, they didn't dare to order heavy dishes like big fish or meat. Instead, they cautiously ordered porridge and ate elegantly, as if completing an important mission. The atmosphere only eased slightly when they talked about the case. At this moment, Shen Mingying sent Ruan Yu a video of the drunk man who appeared in the residential area. She didn't recognize the person in the video as Xu Huaisong.

While laughing, she joked that he was indeed a fan of Li Shican since his dancing was so good. Xu Huaisong listened from the side and could only try his best to hide his embarrassment, forcing an unnatural smile on his face. The next day, Ruan Yu returned to her parents' home. As soon as she entered the door, she smelled a familiar fragrance. Her mother had prepared her favorite osmanthus cake early on.

The golden color and sweet taste were mouth-watering. Her father asked about her blind date with Liu Mao with concern. Ruan Yu didn't hide the truth and told her father honestly that she and Liu Mao were not suitable. However, Ruan Chengru mistakenly thought that young people only cared about work and didn't worry about marriage.

So, he privately discussed with his wife, intending to push Liu Mao to have more contact with Ruan Yu, hoping they could spark some love. That evening, Mother Ruan took the initiative to contact Liu Mao and warmly asked him to find time to help visit the old house in Suzhou. Liu Mao proudly showed this message to Xu Huaisong, aiming to show off his good popularity.

Xu Huaisong’s eyes rolled, and he took the opportunity to reply that he happened to be going to Suzhou for a case, implying that he could also go to Suzhou. The next day, Liu Mao arrived on time to pick up Mother Ruan and Ruan Yu. He also intentionally mentioned that Xu Huaisong had gone to his grandmother's house. Hearing this, Mother Ruan felt that the name Xu Huaisong was somewhat familiar.

She tried hard to recall in her mind, thinking he might be a child from a neighbor's family. Mother Ruan and Ruan Yu strolled along the street. The sunlight shone on them, feeling warm. They recalled past events with happy smiles on their faces, missing those beautiful times very much. At this time, they came to a former small convenience store. The familiar scene reminded Ruan Yu of the time she met Xu Huaisong there.

At that time, he was sitting quietly by the window. The sunlight shone on him through the window, as if coating him with a layer of golden light. Ruan Yu couldn't help but be obsessed, as if time stood still at that moment. Later, the mother and daughter came to the school cafeteria. The familiar smell hit them. Ruan Yu was no longer elegant and gnawed on a chicken leg with great relish.

Suddenly, Xu Huaishi’s voice came from a distance. Ruan Yu looked towards the sound and found that Xu Huaisong was also there. She panicked and hurriedly gave the chicken leg to her mother, covering her face with her hand, deeply afraid that Xu Huaisong would see her messy appearance. On the other side, Zhao Yi remembered his nickname Zhao Tie. This was all caused by Xu Huaishi calling him the wrong name back then.

For a whole year, all the classmates had been calling him Tie Tie. However, he liked this nickname in his heart because Xu Huaishi gave it to him, and it had a special meaning.

Ruan Yu walked alone into the deep alley that held the echoes of the past. The dim streetlights cast a long, slender shadow behind her. Suddenly, a lecherous figure darted out from the darkness, pouncing like a wolf toward a female student walking ahead. The girl was terrified, her face pale as she screamed for help. In the nick of time, Ruan Yu calmly pressed the emergency button, and the sound of police sirens pierced the silent night.

As the night deepened, she passed through this unsettling alley again. She felt footsteps following her, fearing it was a revenge attempt by the pervert from earlier. Just as she gripped her pepper spray in preparation to fight back, her wrist was caught by a warm, large hand—it was Xu Huisong.

It turned out he had heard about the incident earlier that day and was so anxious for her safety that he had been waiting in the shadows to protect her. The two stepped into a brightly lit convenience store on the corner. Amid the rising warmth, they reminisced about their innocent student days. He softly explained that leaving the country years ago was not his choice, but an arrangement forced upon him by his parents.

His deep eyes held a hidden sense of helplessness and lingering attachment to the past. That night, wind and rain lashed at the windows, pulling Xu Huisong’s thoughts back to the darkest moments of years ago. While investigating a case involving a murdered female student, he had delved into danger like a lone hero. This interfered with the interests of criminals, leading to his home being splattered with crimson paint in the dead of night.

That shocking sight became a nightmare for his parents and the direct catalyst for his forced departure to a foreign land. The next morning, the weather was unkind; torrential rain poured down, turning the streets into rushing rivers. Just as Xu Huisong had anticipated, after taking a long detour, he finally "bumped into" Ruan Yu at an intersection she had to pass.

To mask his deliberate wait, he feigned nonchalance, lying that he was taking his younger sister, Xu Huaishi, to school, while his eyes hid a deep affection that was hard to detect. Inside the cramped car, the lively Xu Huaishi, trying to play matchmaker for her brother, chirped like a little sparrow, probing Ruan Yu with various questions to gather more information.

However, when her eyes accidentally caught the limited-edition idol Li Shican charm hanging on Ruan Yu's backpack, her envy was clear, and she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. The moment he heard the name "Li Shican," Xu Huisong’s fingers tightened on the steering wheel. A nameless anger flared in his chest, and his expression turned instantly cold and dark.

He immediately ordered Xu Huaishi to get out of the car and walk to school herself, leaving a suffocating atmosphere in the vehicle. With the school about to organize a graduation trip, Ruan Yu sat under the light trying to plot her novel, but she hesitated to write. She feared that the emotions she poured onto the page would reveal the secret in her heart—that the person she had a crush on was none other than Xu Huisong.

Memories flooded back to that year when she had excitedly signed up for the trip, filling a glass jar with wishing stars containing her girlish dreams, planning to confess to him when the trip ended. But fate was cruel; Xu Huisong never appeared that day. She wept in the wind, holding the unoffered gift, utterly devastated.

After being polished by the passage of time, Ruan Yu looked up and pretended to be carefree, remarking that she believed the protagonist in her novel would eventually let go of the male lead, speaking as lightly as if she were telling someone else's story. Hearing this, Xu Huisong felt a sharp pang in his heart, as if pierced by a needle. He struggled to remain composed, lying that readers would never enjoy such a tragic and unsatisfying ending.

That evening, Xu Huisong drove Ruan Yu home. He parked downstairs but didn't start the engine for a long time. His mind was filled with her casual words about "letting go of the male lead," playing on a loop like a curse. He gripped the steering wheel tightly until his knuckles turned white, his heart filled with unwillingness and resentment. He could not understand why she could speak of giving up so easily.

Meanwhile, Ruan Yu shed her facade in front of her best friend, Shen Mingying, pouring out her heart. Her every word was shadowed by Xu Huisong, yet she mistakenly believed he only saw her as a former classmate and had no romantic feelings for her. She took a deep breath, as if resolving to do something, thinking that once her current case was finished, she would properly bid him farewell and bring this secret crush to an end.

The next day, the sun was blinding. Xu Huisong vented all his inexpressible frustrations through intense physical activity. His tennis racket whistled as he swung, each strike fueled by anger. His friend, Liu Mao, watched him try to drown his sorrows in sports and couldn't help but offer a strategy.

He suggested testing Ruan Yu's heart one more time and took the liberty of asking her to come to the law firm the next day to discuss the court hearing, calling it official business while actually trying to create a chance for them to be alone. At this time, Zhang Chuan was mingling at a company celebration. Amid the glitz and glamour, he acted like a hunter, intentionally drawing the attention of the CEO’s daughter.

He was overly attentive, shielding her from drinks, carrying her bag, and even playing hard-to-get when seeing her off, his eyes full of calculation. The next day, Ruan Yu arrived at the law firm as promised to discuss the case with Liu Mao. Just as they reached a critical point, the meeting room door was suddenly pushed open, and Xu Huisong strode in, radiating a chilly aura.

Although he appeared cold and detached, acting as if he were just passing by, the folder he casually tossed onto the table was packed with dense notes, all the details, and preparations for the case—it was clear that he had paved the way for her long ago.

The atmosphere on the eve of the trial was heavy. Ruan Yu specially chose a gift for Xu Huaisong, intending to put an end to this unrequited love and bid him a gentle farewell. Suppressing the stinging pain surging in his heart, Xu Huaisong feigned composure as he accepted the gift. With a husky voice, he promised that they would meet again and assured her that he would definitely attend the trial.

Back in his desolate office later, Xu Huaisong tremblingly opened the gift box to find a simple digital watch. He instantly wondered if she was implying that time could wash everything away, and that they would have no further connection. Liu Mao, seeing him overthinking, urged him not to get stuck in a rut and suggested that asking her directly would be much more straightforward.

Just as Ruan Yu walked out of the law firm building, a torrential rain poured down, and she had to dash toward the bus stop in a disheveled state. As she was soaked to the bone, a black umbrella shielded her head, and Xu Huaisong’s tall, upright figure appeared beside her. While he was driving her home, the windshield wipers left streaks on the glass, and he deliberately rolled up his sleeve to reveal the digital watch.

Seeing this, Ruan Yu’s eyes curved into crescents as she happily explained that the watch could monitor his health in real-time, urging him to take care of himself and not to overwork. Her words were filled with undisguised concern. On the other side, Zhang Chuan used working overtime as an excuse to date Gao Qiuyan, the daughter of President Gao, at a private club.

Meanwhile, Shen Mingying, worried that he might be hungry, braved the rain to deliver a carefully prepared dinner. However, when Zhang Chuan saw Gao Qiuyan, he coldly claimed in front of her that Shen Mingying was just a stranger delivering food. To avoid arousing Gao Qiuyan's suspicion, he even used the excuse of an urgent meeting to heartlessly dismiss the aggrieved Shen Mingying, leaving her with teary, reddened eyes in the rain.

As the car arrived downstairs at Ruan Yu's building, Xu Huaisong suddenly clutched his abdomen, pretending to have a stomachache. Ruan Yu believed him and, full of anxiety, invited him upstairs for a meal. Xu Huaisong was secretly delighted and agreed without hesitation. After entering the apartment, he was surprised to find that Ruan Yu had prepared a pair of men's slippers, which immediately made him feel sour, mistakenly thinking they were for her idol, Li Shican.

While he was feeling gloomy, the silhouette of her changing clothes could be vaguely seen through the bedroom curtains, making his heart race and his throat go dry. Just then, the digital watch suddenly issued a health alert, and he fumbled to take it off, trying to hide his inner panic and embarrassment.

Liu Mao met with a netizen named Shan Shan for a meal, only to realize after a few drinks that they had been swindled with exorbitantly priced beverages. Having no other choice, he turned to Xu Huaisong for help. Xu Huaisong arrived at the restaurant, his gaze sharp and piercing, and immediately saw through the trickery.

He calmly took photos of the menu and recorded close-ups of the staff's faces before coldly pointing out that Shan Shan’s behavior was suspected of being illegal fraud. It turned out that Shan Shan was intentionally playing the victim to attract customers for a commission, while the restaurant was maliciously inflating prices.

However, these tricks could not escape the discerning eyes of the top lawyer Xu Huaisong; he had already secretly recorded the conversation and decisively called the police, then walked out head held high with Liu Mao. Xu Huaisong's thoughts drifted back many years. That day, he had joyfully chosen a graduation gift for Ruan Yu, only to return home to hear his parents in a heated argument.

Shortly after, he saw Xu Huaishi run downstairs in tears, announcing that their parents were getting divorced and that she did not want to follow their father to the United States. To accommodate his sister, Xu Huaisong chose to go with his father and gave the carefully selected gift to Xu Huaishi instead. The next day at court, everyone discovered that Cen Sisi had not appeared, forcing the court to send notice by mail.

Unexpectedly, after receiving a call from a lawyer, Cen Sisi committed suicide in despair. Netizens who did not know the truth were instantly outraged, accusing Ruan Yu of driving her to this, and public opinion erupted.

Cen Sisi failed to appear in court and chose to end her life, causing Ruan Yu to suffer from a wave of cyberbullying. Li Shican quickly informed Cen Sisi's parents after hearing the news. He rushed to the hospital and distracted the media to help Ruan Yu avoid being cornered. That night, Li Shican told Ruan Yu that Cen Sisi's vital signs were stable but hinted that the incident might be a self-directed act.

The next day, Shen Mingying went to the law firm to find Xu Huaisong. Liu Mao mistook her for a liquor salesperson and tried to drive her away. The two had a heated argument before realizing that Shen Mingying was Ruan Yu's best friend and Liu Mao was the person she wanted to see. They made up, and Liu Mao promised to inform her of any news regarding Ruan Yu, who needed to stay out of the public eye.

They added each other on WeChat to stay in touch. That night, Cen Sisi's father apologized to Ruan Yu for failing to educate his daughter. He revealed that Cen Sisi had a mental illness and offered to pay compensation. Ruan Yu refused the money, only wanting the truth to be revealed. Cen's father criticized Li Shican for taking on the public pressure alone and offered to help clarify the facts.

Fearing Cen Sisi might act out again if she found the address, he advised Ruan Yu to move. Xu Huaisong decided to settle Ruan Yu in another secret apartment. Shen Mingying intended to invite Ruan Yu to stay with her but hung up the phone after hearing Xu Huaisong's voice, feeling happy for her friend. At the hospital, Cen Sisi tried to gain Li Shican's sympathy by reminiscing about their past. Li Shican coldly stated they were only friends.

He told her that true love does not involve moral kidnapping or hurting others. He warned that he would protect Ruan Yu if she continued to seek revenge. That night, Xu Huaisong cooked a meal for Ruan Yu and provided emotional support to help her through the dark times. Meanwhile, Li Shican remembered how Ruan Yu had helped him when he accidentally damaged a rented guitar years ago.

She had raised money with classmates to buy him a new one, which led to his successful performance. It was then that his feelings for Ruan Yu first began to grow.

Xu Huaisong settled Ruan Yu properly in his own apartment. That night, Li Shican anxiously called Ruan Yu, using the excuse of consulting on legal issues to carefully test if Xu Huaisong was with her. Upon learning that Xu Huaisong had already left, he could not help but feel secretly delighted. On this same night, Ruan Yu suddenly felt unwell and developed a fever. In her daze, she asked Xu Huaisong where the fever-reducing medicine was kept.

Xu Huaisong hurriedly brought the medicine and took meticulous care of her. During that night, Ruan Yu leaned into his warm embrace to take the medicine and fell into a peaceful sleep, while Xu Huaisong was so nervous that his heart beat like a drum. The next morning, Ruan Yu woke up slowly. In her hazy state, she vaguely remembered the warm scenes of Xu Huaisong taking care of her.

With an uneasy heart, she slowly went to the living room. At that moment, Xu Huaisong happened to return after buying breakfast and even made a serious note of her fever situation. Ruan Yu began to feel worried, fearing that if this continued, she might fall deep into an emotional whirlpool and never be able to pull herself out. Therefore, she quickly asked her friend Shen Mingying to help find a suitable apartment.

On the other side, Shen Mingying asked her boyfriend Zhang Chuan for his ID card, pretending she wanted to go with him to register for marriage. In reality, she was meticulously preparing a surprise for him by quietly giving him the car he had always dreamed of. At this time, the hotel front desk called to remind Zhang Chuan that he had not checked out yet.

In a panic, he lied and said he did not plan to buy a house before quickly hanging up. Shen Mingying vaguely heard something about a hotel, and a ripple of suspicion inevitably rose in her heart. Li Shican called with concern to ask about Ruan Yu's health. Xu Huaisong deliberately raised his voice and even took the initiative to lightly touch Ruan Yu's forehead to check her temperature.

This was nothing more than a warning to Li Shican to stay away from Ruan Yu and not to try anything. Meanwhile, Xu Huaishi keenly noticed that Zhao Yi's behavior had been a bit unusual lately and secretly wondered if he was in love. When Zhao Yi nervously took out a piece of paper, Xu Huaishi instantly became very interested, clamoring to see the love letter from another girl.

However, Zhao Yi did not want to reveal that the person he liked was actually Xu Huaishi. Ruan Yu carefully picked out a house she liked online, but the landlord explicitly stated that they would only rent to single women. This made Ruan Yu feel a bit defensive, and after a moment's thought, she turned down the house. Xu Huaisong accompanied Ruan Yu to look for a rental.

While passing by a milk tea shop, Xu Huaisong suddenly remembered scenes of Ruan Yu frequently drinking tea from this shop during their previous video calls, so they went in together. The milk tea shop staff recognized Ruan Yu and remembered the sweet scene of her drinking tea with Li Shican. Once this was mentioned, Xu Huaisong could not help but feel a pang of jealousy. After a whole day, the house hunting had no progress or results.

Xu Huaisong was secretly overjoyed, while Ruan Yu played with his pet cat in disappointment, trying to dispel her boredom. That night, Shen Mingying was washing up in the bathroom while Zhang Chuan was chatting enthusiastically with the daughter of President Gao, lying to Shen Mingying that he was discussing work with a colleague. Shen Mingying had already sensed that something was wrong, but she did not expose the truth on the spot.

On the other side, Li Shican was worried that Xu Huaisong would get there first and win Ruan Yu's heart. He specifically sent his own portrait to Xu Huaisong's apartment, intending to use this to continue pursuing Ruan Yu.

Li Shican had a sudden stroke of inspiration and came up with a unique plan, resolutely sending his portrait to Xu Huaisong's apartment. Seeing the look of annoyance on his face, Ruan Yu hurried forward and explained urgently that Xu Huaishi had specifically asked for the portrait with great expectation. On the other hand, Xu Huaishi was initially delighted to receive a carefully prepared gift from Zhao Yi.

However, when she received a message from her brother and unexpectedly found that the portrait of her beloved idol had quietly appeared at home, she was so excited that she started dancing with joy. Seeing this, Zhao Yi felt a surge of jealousy. That evening, Xu Huaisong looked at the portrait and felt more annoyed the more he looked at it.

With a frown and a sense of inexplicable anger burning in his heart, he carefully placed the portrait behind the curtain, as if this could shut out all the trouble. Only then did he feel at ease and turned to leave. Ruan Yu quietly stared at the exquisite hair tie given by Xu Huaisong, her thoughts involuntarily drifting back to many years ago.

Compared to the meticulous care he showed her tonight, the cold treatment she had suffered from him back then was worlds apart. She could not help but secretly wonder if he had already fallen in love with her. The next day was sunny, and Shen Mingying warmly invited Zhang Chuan to go out together. Originally, Zhang Chuan was looking forward to starting a romantic date with Gao Qiuyan.

However, when he received a message from the car dealership, his heart was instantly filled with joy. He agreed to the appointment without hesitation and went to great lengths to find an excuse to cancel his date with Gao Qiuyan. Meanwhile, Xu Huaisong woke up early and carefully prepared a rich and delicious breakfast for Ruan Yu.

At this time, Li Shican brought exciting news that Cen Sisi had been taken abroad by her father for treatment, so Ruan Yu could finally return to her warm home without any worries. Hearing this, Ruan Yu could not wait to pack her luggage, but Xu Huaisong could not help but feel a hint of disappointment. Just then, Teacher He called and sincerely invited Xu Huaisong to his birthday party.

At the same time, Ruan Yu's parents also received an invitation, and Ruan Yu naturally decided to go along as well. Zhao Yi arrived at the residential area full of joy and immediately saw the car he had long dreamed of. The image of himself driving leisurely on the road flashed through his mind, and a longing look appeared on his face. He quickly plucked a delicate flower from outside and happily gave it to Shen Mingying.

In fact, Shen Mingying already knew about his relationship with Gao Qiuyan. This time, she specially and cleverly placed the ring in the dessert to return it to him in the original way. Just as Zhang Chuan was sincerely explaining that there was only Shen Mingying in his heart, Gao Qiuyan suddenly appeared behind him. It turned out that Shen Mingying had happened to meet Gao Qiuyan when she went to the hotel to investigate.

After some conversation, the two finally saw Zhang Chuan's true colors and joined forces to mercilessly expose his behavior of two-timing. Gao Qiuyan immediately fired Zhang Chuan, and Shen Mingying resolutely broke up with him, then drove away in a luxury car. Shen Mingying finally woke up from the fog of this romance.

She recalled how Zhang Chuan had always used sweet talk to confuse her, even making her live frugally and work hard to save money to buy him a luxury car. She could not help but feel a burst of regret, and finally, she was no longer kept in the dark like a fool.

On the other hand, Xu Huaisong used the excuse that Cen Sisi would not let the matter rest to sincerely invite Ruan Yu for a meal, intending to have an in-depth talk with her about their future plans. On this day, Cen Sisi's father sincerely apologized to Wen Xiang on behalf of his daughter and solemnly clarified the truth to the public that Wen Xiang had been framed.

Immediately afterward, the tide of public opinion began to turn rapidly against Su Cheng, and everyone looked forward to Wen Xiang's updated works. Ruan Yu, through several days of frequent contact with Xu Huaisong, found her inspiration flowing like a spring. After careful consideration, she decided to create a special side story for the male and female protagonists, depicting a romantic scene where the two unexpectedly meet in an unfamiliar city. On the other side, Shen Mingying used her unfortunate experience of being cheated on to consult Liu Mao on how to legally punish her unfaithful ex-boyfriend to relieve her anger.

Shen Mingying felt increasingly aggrieved and restless the more she thought about it. She had dedicated herself to maintaining this relationship for so many years, only to be toyed with recklessly by Zhang Chuan. All she wanted now was to take revenge on him. At this moment, Zhang Chuan resorted to various tricks to beg for a reconciliation, but Shen Mingying decisively handed this troublesome matter over to Liu Mao to handle in full, without any hesitation.

The day happened to be Teacher He’s grand birthday banquet. Ruan Yu was filled with anxiety, terrified of running into Xu Huisong at the event, and kept looking around with a flustered gaze. Seeing that Xu Huisong had not arrived, she finally felt a sense of relief and eased her mind a little.

When the class monitor saw Ruan Yu, her eyes widened in surprise; after all, she and Xu Huisong were people who usually disliked attending such gatherings, yet their social media feeds often showed them liking and interacting with each other's posts, so she couldn't help but gossip about whether they had developed romantic feelings for each other. Just as she finished speaking, Xu Huisong rushed in.

It was only then that Ruan Yu clearly realized that Xu Huisong had known from the very beginning that she was the heroine of the novel, and he had deliberately orchestrated all the recent coincidental encounters, while she had been desperately trying to hide it like a foolish clown. At the lively banquet, Ruan's mother excitedly spoke to her friends about her daughter's marriage.

Upon hearing this, the friends immediately and enthusiastically handed photos of eligible men to Ruan's mother, full of anticipation to facilitate a good match. On the other side, Xu Huisong was anxious and couldn't wait to sit at the same table as Ruan Yu. Ruan's father recognized this former student at a glance and began chatting with him warmly.

Ruan's mother also took a fancy to the handsome and charismatic Xu Huisong at first sight and unceremoniously asked him to take Ruan Yu home after the banquet ended. After the banquet, Xu Huisong waited quietly at the door early on. Realizing she had been deceived, Ruan Yu was furious and spoke to Xu Huisong with biting sarcasm.

She was even more annoyed that she had made such a fool of herself at the banquet; it was as if her feelings for him had already been read by him eight hundred times over, yet he still pretended to be nonchalant and oblivious. In a fit of anger, she immediately deleted him on WeChat, showing no mercy. That night, Ruan Yu was full of agitation and had no mood to write.

However, with the deadline for her manuscript approaching like a fleeting horse, Shen Mingying was frantic and rushed to find every possible way to help her solve the problem. With no other choice, Ruan Yu had to issue a statement announcing a hiatus and sincerely returned all the fees as an apology. In the middle of the night, Ruan Yu tossed and turned, unable to sleep, so she went to Shen Mingying's room, accidentally startling her awake.

The two ended up staying awake all night, having a heart-to-heart talk. Xu Huisong was also restless, tossing and turning in bed, racking his brain to find ways to sincerely apologize to Ruan Yu. The next day, Xu Huisong sent a message to Ruan Yu full of anticipation, hoping to apologize, only to find that he had already been blacklisted, which left him feeling a wave of disappointment.

He hurriedly found Liu Mao and asked him to use various seemingly reasonable excuses to inquire about Ruan Yu's current state. Ruan Yu, having had a premonition, guessed that Xu Huisong must be the one digging behind the scenes, so she deliberately stated that the reason for the novel's hiatus was that the male lead's character had collapsed and was vastly different from the image she had in her mind.

For several days in a row, Xu Huisong was like an ant on a hot pan, restless and completely losing track of Ruan Yu. Ruan Yu was also using every method to try and forget him, but when she saw the slippers she had specially prepared for him at home, his image instantly surfaced in her mind again.

Even the sofa chair reminded her of the way he once lounged on it; every corner of the house bore traces of his presence, making it impossible for her to erase him from her memories. Ultimately, she resolutely decided to leave for a few days to change her environment.

Ruan Yu leisurely entered Shenao Ancient Village, starting a pleasant journey, and hurriedly took out her phone to excitedly share the picturesque scenery before her with Shen Mingying. On the other side, Liu Mao, acting as Shen Mingying's capable lawyer, was engaged in a serious negotiation with Zhang Chuan. He clearly stated his view: as a man, one should be faithful and maintain a clear sense of boundaries when interacting with the opposite sex.

These words caused Shen Mingying, who was hiding in the shadows, to quietly change her opinion of Liu Mao, not expecting him to have such a responsible and manly side. Meanwhile, Zhang Chuan shamelessly slandered Shen Mingying, even boasting that at her age, she would probably find it hard to find anyone better than him. Shen Mingying immediately made a domineering appearance, gave him a loud slap across the face, and then turned away elegantly.

Just as Ruan Yu finished her tour of the ancient village, she was warmly pulled by an enthusiastic older sister who insisted she stay at her homestay. Ruan Yu was on guard and hurriedly declined politely, but the woman was persistent and followed her closely. At this moment, Uncle Wang arrived in a hurry. Ruan Yu mistakenly thought they were a group of bad people and, in a moment of panic, struck him.

She later discovered it was just a humorous misunderstanding. Ruan Yu arrived at the cozy homestay of the sister and Uncle Wang and was instantly attracted by the simple and elegant environment, feeling refreshed as if all her troubles had vanished. On the other side, Liu Mao had a significant pro bono case that required a business trip to Shenao Ancient Village, but everyone in the law firm was too busy to go.

Xu Huaisong also helplessly expressed that his international cases had not yet concluded, leaving him unable to be in two places at once. Liu Mao had a sudden idea and deliberately scrolled through his social media feed, cleverly letting Xu Huaisong see the news that Ruan Yu was also in Shenao Ancient Village. As expected, Xu Huaisong took the case without hesitation, his heart full of concern for Ruan Yu.

Xu Huaisong and Chen Hui arrived at Shenao Ancient Village after a long journey. The two came up with a creative plan to set up free eggs to attract villagers for legal consultations. Little did they know, the villagers already hated such promotional tactics, as many elderly people had previously spent high prices on so-called health products. Now, seeing people like them, the villagers wanted nothing more than to drive them out of town.

While Xu Huaisong was packing up the stall, he accidentally cut his hand, and blood flowed. Chen Hui, being somewhat superstitious, sensed that today might bring bad luck and hurriedly pulled Xu Huaisong to pack up and return to the company to avoid further trouble. When the villagers learned that someone was hanging banners and giving away free eggs again, the women were filled with righteous indignation and decided to rid the people of this evil.

They had already guessed the other party's routines and attire perfectly, while Xu Huaisong was completely unaware and fell into the trap. Watching the villagers swarm forward, Xu Huaisong happily thought they were coming for legal consultations, only to find that things were not as simple as he had imagined, leaving him feeling quite helpless.

Afterward, to prove they were not bad people, Xu Huaisong and Chen Hui had to helplessly agree to the villagers' request to help them pound glutinous rice cakes. They had no idea that this plan was actually Ruan Yu's idea, and at the time, she did not know Xu Huaisong had come to the town. Later, the two sides entered negotiations, but the misunderstanding escalated further. At that moment, Xu Huaisong and Ruan Yu met unexpectedly in a narrow alley.

They looked at each other and smiled, finally resolving the misunderstanding and feeling a surge of warmth in their hearts. Ruan Yu didn't expect Xu Huaisong to be so omnipresent. At the homestay, she encountered Li Shishan, a die-hard fan of Li Shican and the younger brother of the homestay owner. Seeing this, the older sister hurriedly chased her mischievous brother back to his room, but he was full of curiosity about the visitors from afar.

He pointed out sharply that Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong had a relationship but were pretending to be unfamiliar. Upon learning Ruan Yu was a writer, Li Shishan became extremely excited, promoting himself publicly in hopes of being written into her novel to leave a unique mark. At the end of the day, Li Shishan mentioned a famous night market in the ancient town.

Both Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong wanted to check it out, but seeing that the other seemed to mind, they could only decline. Through the day's wonderful experiences, Ruan Yu's inspiration surged like a spring, allowing her novel to continue its exciting updates.

Xu Huisong and Chen Hui walked hand in hand into the Shen’ao ancient village. After their misunderstandings quietly dissipated, the enthusiastic villagers gathered all those in need of help at the guesthouse. The disputes here were complex and varied. Among them, a girl had unexpectedly become pregnant under highly reluctant circumstances. Upon hearing this, Xu Huisong was instantly shocked, as it was a matter of grave importance. However, when the girl appeared, everyone realized it was actually a dog.

Meanwhile, another customer complained indignantly to a rice noodle shop, claiming there was glass in the noodles, but the shopkeeper turned a blind eye and did nothing. The last girl arrived with an uneasy heart and slow steps. Tearfully, she expressed that she had encountered a romantic scammer, righteously accusing him of stalling and being ambiguous, clearly calling him a coward who was afraid of everything.

In fact, upon hearing this, Xu Huisong felt a sense of empathy and shared experience; he even defended the man, suggesting that perhaps the other party had some unspeakable hardship and deserved to be given some time. In reality, he said this intentionally for Ruan Yu to hear, using this excellent opportunity to sincerely apologize to her. That day, Ruan Yu’s parents video-called to express their concern and care.

During this heartwarming moment, Li Shishan suddenly barged into the video frame. Her parents immediately became curious and started asking questions enthusiastically. However, deep down, they still felt that Xu Huisong was outstanding in every way. Afterward, a helpless Li Shishan sought help from Xu Huisong, anxiously stating that he wanted to sue his father. The moment the words left his mouth, he was chased around the room by his parents.

After learning the details, it turned out that Li Shishan was obsessed with idol worship, and after his father keenly noticed it, he immediately confiscated his ID card without mercy. That night, in order to cleverly get closer to Ruan Yu, Xu Huisong devised a plan, having Chen Hui ask the shopkeeper for stomach medicine and skillfully reveal his own irregular eating habits during the conversation. Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper kindly invited him to have hot pot together.

Xu Huisong happily accepted, sat next to Ruan Yu with joy, and ate with great relish. As Chen Hui and Ruan Yu toasted each other, they gradually became tipsy. Ruan Yu ended up dizzily hiding under the table, blurting out that she had been pretending not to like Xu Huisong all along. She also complained aggrievedly that she had felt like a clown being toyed with by him for so long.

Learning that she had been holding a grudge because of this, Xu Huisong hurriedly and gently comforted her, saying he had never thought of her that way. The next day, Ruan Yu woke up and vaguely remembered spilling all her inner thoughts the night before. She also recalled that Xu Huisong had found her extremely adorable at the time. Feeling panicked and unsure of how to face him, she hurried to seek help from Shen Mingying.

Later, Ruan Yu feigned composure, pretending to have forgotten everything, and appeared calmly before Xu Huisong. However, Xu Huisong was certain she couldn't have really forgotten her drunken words, so he tried various methods to cleverly fish for more information. At this moment, the shopkeeper smilingly gave Xu Huisong and Ruan Yu two experience vouchers for a gourd workshop.

The two went to the shop, where Ruan Yu enthusiastically painted a clever, lively fox on her gourd, while Xu Huisong meticulously painted an adorable, simple-minded rabbit. Just as they were arguing over Li Shishan's case, they were angrily kicked out by an eccentric old man, who turned out to be Li Shishan's father. Xu Huisong hurried back to the guesthouse. At that moment, Li Shishan’s father chased after him, furious, and gave Li Shishan a merciless beating.

Afterward, Li Shishan remained stubborn, insisting on suing his father, determined to get his ID back so he could travel far away to pursue his dreams. On the other side, Ruan Yu, filled with concern, found Uncle Li to carefully ask about the roots of the conflict between the father and son. She earnestly shared that her own writing career was once looked down upon by her family, and it was only through persistence that she eventually gained their approval.

Meanwhile, Xu Huisong explained the cost of living in the city to Li Shishan in detail, telling him earnestly that the ID card issue was actually a minor matter, and that what Li Shishan truly longed for deep down was his family's support.

Li Shishan took Xu Huaisong's sincere suggestion seriously and decided to start by saving money, resolutely giving up his original plan to travel far. However, he was somewhat lost, having no clue which industry to start his first job in. On the other side, Li Shican's manager carefully arranged a live-stream sales job for him, but he did not want to engage in this industry at all, causing his work to be delayed for a long time.

The manager told him that a star's popularity is only temporary and urged him to seize this golden period, which deeply moved him. He happened to browse Ruan Yu's social media and heard Li Shishan's cover of his own song, so he generously gave a positive review and encouraged him to persevere. Li Shishan never expected to be encouraged by a big star and was beyond excited. The next day, Ruan Yu came to the gourd shop again.

She keenly felt that there were many precious intangible cultural heritage crafts in the town, so she specifically asked Master Li for advice, hoping to write some themed works related to them. At this moment, Li Shishan suddenly came to the shop, solemnly apologized to his father, and used his idol's encouragement as support.

He knew that his father was worried about accidents if he traveled far, but he had actually grown up and needed to go out and temper himself regardless. After a few heartfelt words, Old Man Li had no choice but to helplessly return the ID card to his son, letting him pursue his so-called dream. On this day, a widow and her orphan child were laboriously pushing a cart, struggling to go to the street to sell rice cakes.

Xu Huaisong and Ruan Yu happened to encounter them. Out of kindness, they bought all the rice cakes, which was their way of helping the poor mother and daughter. After the two returned to the guesthouse, they were heatedly discussing what kind of soup to drink when Li Shican suddenly appeared. It turned out he had learned Ruan Yu was here and specifically took a leave of absence to find her.

Xu Huaisong, not to be outdone, deliberately invited Li Shican to dinner with enthusiasm, thereby giving the two no chance to be alone. Li Shican and Xu Huaisong competed secretly, neither willing to yield. The ladies of the shop gossiped with great interest on the side, lamenting that both men were so handsome that if they were Ruan Yu, it would be truly difficult to make a choice.

On the other side, as Li Shican sat quietly by the river looking at a map and wondering where to go for career development, he suddenly received a message from Xu Huaisong. He widened his eyes in shock, finding it hard to believe. Xu Huaisong deliberately talked about the interesting things from Ruan Yu's university days.

Li Shican, not wanting to be outdone, took out a photo of the two of them and vividly described the sweet scenes when they were together. These photos caused a surge of jealousy in Xu Huaisong's heart. At this moment, Ruan Yu walked over, looked at the photos, and calmly stated that these were all taken with Shen Mingying. Li Shican immediately turned red with embarrassment.

Li Shishan hurried back to the guesthouse and finally met the idol he had been longing for. He was so excited that he became incoherent, saying some mysterious things, and excitedly thanked his idol for personally coming to comfort him in his time of confusion. In fact, Xu Huaisong had deliberately lured Li Shican there so that Li Shishan would keep this love rival occupied, staging an interesting scene.

That night, Shen Mingying was eating alone quietly when she happened to run into her ex-boyfriend, Zhang Chuan, and his new flame. She was so embarrassed that she wished she could find a hole to crawl into. In her panic, fortunately, Liu Mao arrived in time to save the day and specifically ordered Australian lobster. This move was indeed very effective.

Zhang Chuan's new flame also wanted to order Australian lobster, but Zhang Chuan was extremely stingy and falsely claimed he was allergic to it, flatly refusing. The new flame saw Zhang Chuan's true colors from this incident and resolutely chose to break up.

Li Shican leisurely stepped into the ancient town and was instantly surrounded by the enthusiastic crowd at the homestay. Seeing this, Li Shishan quickly brought out a guitar, full of expectation that his idol would perform an impromptu song. Li Shican found it hard to refuse such hospitality, so he lightly plucked the strings and affectionately sang his favorite song.

The familiar melody echoed, which could not help but remind Ruan Yu of the warm scene during a past company team-building event. That night, a brilliant meteor shower streaked across the night sky, and she took the opportunity to make a sincere and beautiful wish regarding Xu Huaisong. The next day, Ruan Yu happily invited Li Shican to go shopping and explore.

After overhearing this news, Xu Huaisong specially took the time to dress up meticulously in advance and then pretended to encounter Ruan Yu by chance downstairs. He lied, saying he also needed to go to the market. With no other choice, Ruan Yu had to agree to let him come along. On the other side, Shen Mingying slowly woke up and was shocked to find Liu Mao lying next to her.

She suddenly remembered getting heavily drunk the previous night and confusedly having a physical relationship with him. Overwhelmed by shame, she had no choice but to scurry away in a hurry. Feeling that leaving so quietly without saying goodbye seemed quite impolite, she sent him a warm message after careful consideration to thank him for his company.

Meanwhile, Li Shican and Xu Huaisong were secretly competing and challenging each other on the street, both racking their brains to please Ruan Yu. At this time, while helping the homestay take out the trash, Li Shishan accidentally found Li Shican’s draft of a music score. He felt it was a pity to just throw it away, so he carefully picked it back up. Elsewhere, Zhao Yi hurried away immediately after class, which was keenly noticed by Xu Huaishi.

He had actually spent over a thousand yuan to buy many of Li Shican’s hidden signatures for her, but not a single one was a winning prize. Xu Huaishi immediately saw that he had been cheated, so she went to the store in a rage and demanded a refund from the merchant. When the three of them, including Ruan Yu and Li Shican, returned from the busy market, they heard Li Shishan leisurely playing the guitar.

Li Shishan originally wanted to reveal that the piece was created by Li Shican, but seeing Li Shican’s subtle expression of wanting to hide it, he had to lie and say it was written by a senior. Ruan Yu felt that this music was full of storytelling and had a long-lasting charm. Li Shican had not been optimistic about this score originally, but after Ruan Yu's evaluation, he decided to continue writing it with his heart.

Afterward, Li Shishan confessed to Li Shican that he liked the piece very much, feeling it had a kind of sweetness like being in love, making it very suitable for a confession. For several consecutive days, Ruan Yu continuously visited the intangible cultural heritage handicraft shops in the ancient town to experience the charm of traditional culture. Xu Huaisong and Chen Hui provided legal aid to the villagers, doing their best to help solve problems.

Li Shican was also deeply inspired and continued to focus on composing that song. Everything was busy yet happy, and time passed quietly in fulfillment. During these few days, Liu Mao constantly showed concern for Shen Mingying, but she turned a blind eye and gave no response. In his helplessness, he had to seek help from Sister Zhang on what the next step should be. Sister Zhang’s suggestion was to pursue her relentlessly and never give up.

In the blink of an eye, the Spring Festival was approaching, and the company urged Xu Huaisong to return as soon as possible. However, because Ruan Yu’s parents were going on a trip for the Spring Festival, she had to stay in the ancient town to experience a different kind of New Year atmosphere. Xu Huaisong had no choice but to send Chen Hui away, while he resolutely stayed there to accompany Ruan Yu.

Li Shican also asked the company for leave, stating that the ancient town made his inspiration flow like a spring, and he also stayed in the ancient town for the New Year. Through their interactions over the past few days, the villagers were extremely grateful to Xu Huaisong and specially gave him local specialties from their hometown as a small token of appreciation.

Ruan Yu was deeply moved by a quarrel between a village couple, realizing that no one is perfect and everyone has flaws. Their child, learning that the parents were going through a divorce, specially sought advice from Xu Huaisong. Knowing that it is hard for a child to accept a parental divorce, her sadness reminded Xu Huaisong of the scene when his parents divorced in his childhood and his younger sister, Xu Huaishi, cried.

At that time, he followed his father abroad, thus losing his mother and sister, though he is doing well now. He once thought that if parents forced themselves to stay together and argued every day for the sake of the child, it might be much better to separate and let both parties live happily with the child instead.

Ruan Yu heard the news that Xu Huaisong's parents had divorced and suddenly realized, as if waking from a dream, that his resolute departure for abroad after graduation that year was due to his parents, not an intentional attempt to distance himself from her. Ruan Yu was full of heartache, feeling sorry for the wandering life he had led over the past few years.

Consequently, she mustered the courage to ask why the relationship between him and his mother was so tense. He frowned slightly, guessing it might be related to his choice to follow his father back then. That night, Xu Huaisong gently walked Ruan Yu back to her room. Under the dim light, Ruan Yu gathered all her courage and shyly invited him to celebrate the New Year together. On the other side, Li Shican’s new song was successfully completed.

Full of joy and impatience, he pulled Li Shishan to give him valuable advice on this work of heart. After listening, Li Shishan did not hesitate to give high praise. Ruan Yu recalled the scene when they were kept after class by the teacher that year. They were all at a loss facing a difficult problem, and fortunately, he appeared like a savior.

However, he lied and said he did not understand it clearly himself, pulling the teacher to explain it patiently once more. Little did she know that it was exactly this kind of thoughtful gesture that made Ruan Yu’s feelings for him grow even stronger. As New Year's Eve quietly approached, everyone gathered in the courtyard.

Xu Huaisong and Li Shican volunteered to put up the Spring Festival couplets, but the two were secretly competing and refused to yield to each other. As a result, the couplets were pasted unevenly and crookedly. Later, they were assigned to slaughter chickens. Facing the lively chickens, they were in a fluster, creating a chaotic mess. That night, the villagers made wishes for a safe and peaceful new year.

Xu Huaisong's wish was simple and pure: he hoped to become a close friend with whom Ruan Yu could talk about anything. After the New Year's Eve dinner, the lively and cute Xiao Huan pulled Xu Huaisong and Ruan Yu to the bustling street, which was decorated with lanterns and filled with a festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, Li Shican stayed alone in the courtyard, carefully setting up decorations for a confession.

After a kind reminder from Li Shishan, he knew he couldn't give Xu Huaisong any opportunity, so he rushed out in a panic. On the roadside, a brilliant iron flower performance was taking place. The dazzling iron flowers reminded Ruan Yu of the romantic scene of watching fireworks with Xu Huaisong that year. Lost in thought for a moment, she was accidentally knocked down. Xu Huaisong was quick and caught her in a tight embrace.

Li Shican saw this scene and, feeling dejected, silently turned and walked away. To help Li Shican confess, Li Shishan had meticulously prepared a most romantic confession scene, but Li Shican suddenly requested to dismantle all the decorations. Seeing him lock himself in his room, Li Shishan was extremely anxious and turned to Ruan Yu for help.

Ruan Yu went to Li Shican’s room, where he poured out his heart to her about the mountain of work pressure he had faced over the past few years. Knowing that a celebrity's life is restricted in every way, Ruan Yu gently encouraged him to live according to his own heart. While they were talking, Xu Huaisong was carefully eavesdropping from outside.

He was almost discovered, but he had a quick wit and lied, saying he was exercising, which allowed him to get away with it. After Ruan Yu’s patient comfort, Li Shican felt as if he had found the direction forward in the darkness. He walked out of his room calmly and decided to hold a unique charity concert in the ancient town, affectionately dedicating his new song to everyone present. In fact, Xu Huaisong, with his sharp hearing, could tell that this song had been specially and meticulously created for Ruan Yu.

Li Shican affectionately dedicated his new song to the villagers of the ancient town. However, the sharp-eared Xu Huaisong could tell that the song was actually written specifically for Ruan Yu. As everyone immersed themselves in the melodious music, fragments of Li Shican’s past with Ruan Yu flashed through his mind, serving as a quiet farewell to her through this soulful song. Six days later, Liu Mao went to find Shen Mingying.

At first glance, she thought it was a food delivery. Upon learning that he had brought snacks to visit her, she immediately wanted to make a clean break with him and kicked him out without hesitation. That day, Xu Huaisong happily escorted Ruan Yu home and solemnly gave her a gourd he had meticulously crafted by hand. In fact, Ruan Yu had also prepared a special gift for him, giving him a gourd she had painted herself.

Gathering his courage, Xu Huaisong walked her upstairs. He turned to leave reluctantly, hesitating to speak. Before departing, he expressed his sincere hope that Ruan Yu would continue writing novels. Ruan Yu playfully remarked that whether she continued would depend on the performance of the novel's male lead. Xu Huaisong understood immediately and promised that the male lead would keep working hard. A sudden power outage occurred at Shen Mingying's home.

In the darkness, Liu Mao took the opportunity to come over and fix it. However, he accidentally tripped and fell, leading to another heart-pounding intimate encounter between them. Their minds couldn't help but recall the romantic scene they shared that night, leaving them too embarrassed to know what to do. After returning home, Ruan Yu could not reach Shen Mingying. Anxious, she contacted Zhang Chuan, only to hear a strange woman's voice.

Through this, she learned that Shen Mingying had broken up with Zhang Chuan. Ruan Yu cheered, saying she should have left that total scumbag long ago. After fixing the light bulb, Liu Mao sincerely expressed that he did not want to leave and only wanted to stay to keep Shen Mingying company. However, Shen Mingying drove him away ruthlessly. Helpless, Liu Mao left dejectedly.

By this time, Ruan Yu, worried about Shen Mingying's safety, had already hurried to the bottom of her building. Fearing that Ruan Yu would misunderstand her relationship with Liu Mao, Shen Mingying decisively hid him. Ruan Yu brought an exquisite perfume from the ancient town for Shen Mingying. They went to the bedroom, where Ruan Yu lightly sprayed the perfume while enthusiastically discussing a detailed plan to introduce her to a new boyfriend.

Hiding in the wardrobe, Liu Mao's legs had long since gone numb, and he kept praying for Ruan Yu to leave quickly. Worried he would be exposed, Shen Mingying racked her brain for various excuses to send her away. Ruan Yu finally left, and Liu Mao limped out of the wardrobe with great difficulty. He vowed firmly that he was willing to do his best to meet the standards of Shen Mingying's ideal boyfriend.

Xu Huaisong dotingly gave his favorite collectible figure to his sister. Xu Huaishi’s mind was filled with the sweet romance between her brother and Ruan Yu. She was very nervous for him and earnestly reminded him that once certain things are missed, they can never be recovered in a lifetime. Ruan Yu's novel was unexpectedly about to be signed by another company.

The chief editor, worried that Ruan Yu might violate contract regulations, urged her to submit the manuscript as soon as possible without any regard for her feelings. She had even prepared a backup writer to help complete the current novel. Ruan Yu firmly stated that she would complete it within the deadline and that the editor did not need to worry about anything else. Seeing Ruan Yu angry, the editor felt secretly pleased, believing her goal had been achieved.

She waited smugly for the novel to conclude. Many years ago, Xu Huaisong intentionally used a problem he couldn't solve as an excuse to seek help from a teacher. Ruan Yu happened to be quietly doing her homework in her father's office. Her father warmly asked her to solve the difficult problem together with Xu Huaisong. However, her level was not as high as Xu Huaisong's, and she was afraid of being severely criticized by her father.

She braced herself and racked her brain to think. Seeing her predicament, Xu Huaisong clearly wrote the problem-solving logic on a piece of scratch paper. Ruan Yu finally managed to get through the ordeal and let out a long sigh of relief.

On this day, Lu Shenglan returned from the United States travel-worn and went straight to Xu Huaisong's home. As soon as she entered, the usually lazy cat was exceptionally affectionate toward her, circling around her constantly. As Xu Huaisong watched her, he thought of his relationship with Lu Shenglan, and his heart could not help but feel a pang of jealousy. Clearly, Lu Shenglan had already regarded Ruan Yu as a rival.

She acted as usual, stating she had ordered two portions of takeout like she always did. She even mentioned she was still staying at the same hotel and asked Xu Huaisong to pick her up the next day. The following day, Ruan Yu arrived at the law firm with a mix of nervousness and anticipation to report to Xu Huaisong, declaring she wanted to become his assistant.

Xu Huaisong was completely bewildered, not understanding why she had suddenly made such a decision. It turned out that Ruan Yu was using the excuse of gathering material for her novel, planning to write the sequel for the story's main characters. Upon hearing this, Xu Huaisong was very supportive, but he brought out a contract and solemnly informed Ruan Yu that she must stay by his side as an assistant for one year.

Ruan Yu readily agreed with a bright smile and then enthusiastically toured the firm. It just so happened that Lawyer Wu became a full-time employee that day and had also transferred over from the United States, becoming Ruan Yu's colleague. Lu Shenglan walked into the company with a confident stride, handing over all the cases that had piled up recently to Xu Huaisong. The two entered the meeting room together and began to discuss the cases enthusiastically.

Meanwhile, Ruan Yu felt as if she had overturned a jar of vinegar, secretly hiding in a corner to observe them. Seeing the two chatting so congenially and occasionally having close contact, a surge of nameless anger rose in Ruan Yu's heart. She immediately brought tea and walked into the meeting room, pretending to be calm. Using the excuse of recording the meeting contents, she remained in the room as a matter of course.

This scene instantly triggered gossip among the other colleagues. Lawyer Wu had always been a very observant person. Sensing the subtle atmosphere, he had a sudden idea and used a work-related excuse to warmly offer to take Lu Shenglan home, helping Xu Huaisong out of the predicament. Naturally, Xu Huaisong took Ruan Yu home. Along the way, though the two did not say much, the atmosphere was somewhat subtle.

That night, Lu Shenglan lay in bed alone, the image of Ruan Yu appearing at Xu Huaisong's home constantly flashing in her mind. She had already guessed that Ruan Yu was the person Xu Huaisong had always been unable to forget. Recalling how Xu Huaisong had taken special care of Ruan Yu in the meeting room, she could not help but weep, her tears soaking the pillow.

This day, Xu Huaisong decided to work from home, citing the quiet environment as being conducive to work. Seeing this, Ruan Yu also settled down to focus on her writing. When she grew tired, she would play with the adorable cat. Watching the cat's charmingly naive appearance, her mood became exceptionally pleasant. She even specifically ordered the fried chicken and cola that Xu Huaisong liked.

The two sat on the sofa, eating delicious food and chatting happily, a scene as sweet and warm as that of a newlywed couple. Meanwhile, Liu Mao went to great lengths to finally ask Shen Mingying out. Like a little follower, he pleasingly ordered the dishes she liked, but Shen Mingying used various excuses to politely decline.

Her attitude was very firm, clearly intended to draw a line between them, and she calmly said that the events of that night were in the past and did not need to be mentioned again. Although Liu Mao could understand, he still found himself unconsciously thinking of her and sincerely apologized for the disturbance he had caused her these past few days.

Ruan Yu skillfully used the ups and downs of the plot in her novel to tentatively ask Xu Huaisong if the female lead should start a relationship and get a boyfriend. In reality, her heart was full of expectation and curiosity regarding his attitude toward her. Unexpectedly, Xu Huaisong replied that he would introduce someone to her. In an instant, sadness surged like a tide in Ruan Yu's heart, as she fully believed Xu Huaisong had no love for her.

Little did she know, this reply was actually sent secretly by the sneaky Lu Shenglan, who had come to deliver documents and used Xu Huaisong's computer. On the other side, Xu Huaisong walked out of the bathroom and inadvertently noticed that the WeChat sync showed Ruan Yu had withdrawn a message. Filled with doubt, he did not realize that the previous reply was not his own.

Xu Huaisong called Ruan Yu's phone, burning with anxiety, but Ruan Yu concealed the specific content of the withdrawn message. This made Xu Huaisong feel a faint sense of unease, as if a mist were shrouding his heart. He rushed to her home and eagerly explained that he was not the one who replied to that message. The moment she opened the door, he pulled her into a tight embrace, asking about the withdrawn content with urgency in his voice.

Ruan Yu told him the truth about that message. To her surprise, Xu Huaisong gave a deep and affectionate confession. Unable to hide her excitement, Ruan Yu hid in the bathroom like a startled fawn to ask her best friend Shen Mingying for advice on how to respond. That night, Liu Mao joyfully and formally began his probation period as Shen Mingying's boyfriend. He was ecstatic, his hands trembling slightly with excitement as he hurriedly signed the contract.

The next day, Xu Huaisong arrived downstairs at Ruan Yu's place early, thoughtfully bringing her a carefully prepared breakfast and planning to pick her up for work. Ruan Yu had casually mentioned last night that she wanted to see how he performed. She did not expect him to take a long detour just to buy the shaomai she had been longing for. This thoughtfulness filled Ruan Yu's heart with sweetness. At this time, Xu Huaisong's father's condition suddenly worsened.

Ruan Yu specially bought a plane ticket for him and saw him off. The two embraced deeply at the airport, as if time had stood still for that moment. Xu Huaisong rushed to the hospital. While his father was critically ill, he kept clutching a family photo tightly, as if it were his last source of reliance and warmth.

Although the surgery was successful, he still needed to recuperate abroad for a period of time, which left Xu Huaisong's heart full of concern. The next day, Ruan Yu specially brought Xu Huaisong's cat to her home to take care of it meticulously, treating it like her own treasure. Meanwhile, her novel was updated again. This was the wonderful content fans had been waiting for, and it instantly caused a heated discussion on the internet.

Ruan Yu's carefully crafted novel finally reached its finale. Just then, Lu Shenglan suddenly returned to the country. She vigorously set up a meeting with Ruan Yu and, with a face full of heartache, spoke of the hardships Xu Huaisong had endured over the past few months. He had to take meticulous care of his seriously ill father while balancing a busy workload and even making time to chat with Ruan Yu.

Lu Shenglan really could not bear it and spoke of the many hardships Xu Huaisong experienced before becoming a lawyer. Now that he had finally achieved his current success, she did not want to see him give up everything for Ruan Yu to start over domestically, nor did she want to see him ruin his health for this long-distance relationship. Her words were full of worry. Heartbroken, Xu Huaishi came to Ruan Yu's home.

Because of the novel's ending, she specifically came to plead on her brother's behalf, her eyes filled with anxiety and expectation. She told Ruan Yu that the reason her parents divorced was that her father had handled a tricky case and was subjected to groundless accusations from suspects and the public. Her mother could not bear the immense pressure of public opinion and decisively chose to divorce.

Ruan Yu gently comforted Xu Huaishi, telling her that understanding the truth does not depend on the one-sided accounts of others but on one's own exploration. She also said that although her novel's ending was not perfect, there were still wonderful side stories to come. However, because of Lu Shenglan's words, she did not know how to continue writing for the moment, her heart full of inner conflict.

Ruan Yu unexpectedly recovered the USB drive she had previously lost. In her swirling thoughts, she could not help but suspect that Cen Sisi must have secretly hacked into her computer system. Meanwhile, Li Shican's new song became an instant hit across the internet like a storm. Taking advantage of this unstoppable popularity, he resolutely decided to change careers and would no longer take on any commercial activities.

That night, Ruan Yu remembered that Xu Huaisong's family was forced into a divorce because of a difficult case. Feeling a surge of emotion, she carefully searched for the shocking murder case of a female university student from years ago. Back then, it was Xu Huaisong's father who had stepped in and successfully helped the suspect clear his name. However, because of this, he was criticized by his neighbors, and their home was even splashed with bright paint.

Xu Huaisong stayed at the hospital every day to patiently accompany and care for his father. Under his meticulous care, his father's condition gradually improved. Furthermore, he took the opportunity to study hard for the domestic judicial examination, harboring the ambition to develop his career back in his home country. The next day, Ruan Yu carefully prepared to visit her parents' home, but she unexpectedly received urgent news that something had happened to her father.

It turned out he was being held hostage by an emotionally unstable Zhou Jun. At this moment, Zhou Jun was holding Ruan Yu's father on the rooftop. From her mother, Ruan Yu learned that because Zhou Jun had broken up with his girlfriend, her parents had tried to comfort him, but he suddenly became agitated and took her father hostage to vent his emotions. Zhou Jun was in a manic state and refused to listen to anyone's advice.

Seeing this, Ruan Yu resolutely expressed her willingness to step forward and try to calm him down. When Zhou Jun saw Ruan Yu approaching, he hurriedly explained that he was not the one who killed Yao Xin and did not understand why Yao Xin had identified him as the killer before she died.

Ruan Yu gently said that she believed him, suggesting that perhaps he had remembered the details incorrectly and that Yao Xin's call to him might have been an emergency plea for help because he was the only one she trusted. These words clearly touched Zhou Jun. He slowly put down the weapon and was taken away by the police. Ruan Yu's father was finally out of danger and safe.

Ruan Yu's mother remained deeply immersed in fear and could not pull herself out. Seeing this, Ruan Yu brought her parents back to her home with a heavy heart and quickly made a phone call to inform Xu Huaisong of the situation in detail. Upon learning that Ruan Yu and her family were safe, Xu Huaisong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, having been in a state of high tension, he only now realized that his legs were weak and his stomach was aching severely. Through the phone, the two expressed their deep longing for each other with tender affection. Ruan Yu found it hard to accept the cruel reality that Yao Xin, who was still laughing and talking at the company the last time they met, had suddenly passed away.

She also did not believe that Yao Xin would commit suicide because of a single argument with Zhou Jun, and her heart was filled with endless regret and sorrow. The next day, Ruan Yu set out on the road back to the city. Her deep longing for Xu Huaisong surged again, so she resolutely bought a plane ticket, planning to visit him.

However, before she could depart, she received the surprise news that Xu Huaisong had already returned to the country. Xu Huaishi apologetically sent Xu Huaisong's old school phone to Ruan Yu. It contained detailed records of every little thing he liked about Ruan Yu. She also summoned the courage to admit her mistake to Ruan Yu, revealing that she was the culprit who had framed her for plagiarism back then.

Ruan Yu looked at all the past events recorded by Xu Huaisong on the phone; every message was closely related to her. At that moment, she suddenly realized that the hand-holding on the night of the graduation party was actually a deliberate act he had carefully planned. She hurriedly opened her graduation quotes book. Back then, she had taken the book to Xu Huaisong's classroom but had missed him.

However, Xu Huaisong had already written his quote and quietly added it to her notebook. Only now did she realize that the anonymous message was actually his heartfelt confession to her. Her mind was filled with the warm memories since their reunion, and she could not help but be moved to tears.

Xu Huaisong unexpectedly returned from abroad. At this time, Ruan Yu happened to learn that he had secretly been in love with her since their school days. Filled with emotion, Ruan Yu began a new journey of getting to know him again. Xu Huaisong finally summoned the courage to make a soulful confession and kissed her tenderly, though this romantic moment was untimely interrupted by a security guard.

That night, the two of them enjoyed drinking cola and feasting on fried chicken while immersing themselves in memories of their school days. Ruan Yu playfully suggested that his status should be upgraded and he could no longer just be the male protagonist in her novel. She then took out the pajamas she had prepared and invited him to stay the night.

Although Xu Huaisong pretended to focus on work in the living room, his mind had already wandered off to Ruan Yu. Ruan Yu was also wide awake, her heart filled with sweet excitement. Xu Huaisong slowly entered the room, and as they talked, an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air. He could no longer suppress his burning love and kissed her deeply. They spent an unforgettable night together. The next morning, Xu Huaisong prepared breakfast for Ruan Yu.

Unexpectedly, Ruan Yu's parents came to visit early in the morning, leaving everyone shocked. Xu Huaisong awkwardly brought out slippers for the elders. He wanted to wake Ruan Yu but felt it was inappropriate given the situation, so he asked Ruan Yu's mother to go upstairs and call her. During the meal, the parents questioned him about his situation. Xu Huaisong sincerely expressed his intention to develop his career domestically.

Hearing this, the parents were overjoyed and accepted him as their future son-in-law. Afterward, Ruan Yu asked Xu Huaisong about his work with concern. She could not bear to see him give up the achievements he had worked so hard for abroad. In fact, she had even thought about visiting him overseas. However, Xu Huaisong had already firmly decided to return home.

When his father was seriously ill, he had clutched a family photo with a look that clearly showed a longing to return to his home country. Xu Huaisong had simply planned ahead. Watching Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong leave hand-in-hand, Ruan Yu's parents could not help but discuss their daughter's marriage. Seeing Xu Huaisong's steady character and his deep love for their daughter, they were very relieved and gladly agreed to the relationship.

Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong walked into the company confidently while holding hands. Seeing this, their colleagues cast envious looks. Meanwhile, Sister Zhang went to the prison. She had become the defense lawyer for Zhou Jun. It was understood that Zhou Jun had a fierce conflict with Yao Xin that day because he suspected her of cheating. The two often argued over this.

That day, he got out of the car in the suburbs and his phone ran out of battery, so he went to his teacher's house. Later, he received the tragic news of Yao Xin's murder. Yao Xin's case was far from as simple as it appeared. Sister Zhang felt that Xu Huaisong was very capable in this area and suggested he participate in the case, but Xu Huaisong declined for various reasons.

Later, Shen Mingying took a prepared bento to visit Liu Mao but was accidentally spotted by Ruan Yu. Fearing that her relationship with Liu Mao would be exposed, Shen Mingying hurriedly lied and said she was there to bring food to Ruan Yu. Xu Huaisong was smart enough to see through them at a glance and deliberately suggested a group dinner. During the meal, the two tried their best to hide their relationship, but the more they tried to cover it up, the more suspicious they became.

Xu Huaisong joined Yao Xin's thorny case without any warning, a move that immediately made Liu Mao overjoyed and full of surprises. In fact, Xu Huaisong was also using this case as a clever way to delve into his father's cold case from years ago. One day, Yao Xin's emotional family arrived at the law firm aggressively to cause trouble.

Looking at the chaotic scene, Xu Huaisong felt as if he had returned to his childhood when he was surrounded by troublemakers. Under Ruan Yu's powerful and encouraging gaze, he summoned his courage to face them. He sincerely explained to Yao Xin's parents that he would definitely ensure a fair outcome for Yao Xin and would not let the murderer escape punishment. After some earnest persuasion, he successfully calmed them down.

Afterward, Xu Huaisong solemnly instructed his colleagues to learn to think from others' perspectives and strive to be lawyers with warmth and a conscience. Because the firm took on this high-profile case, public opinion immediately pointed at the law firm, accusing it of shielding Zhou Jun. On the other hand, Xu Huaishi was bullied by her classmates at school. It turned out she could not stand being baselessly called an accomplice to a murderer.

In a moment of impulse, she and Zhao Yi fought with the others, resulting in a serious disciplinary action where the school required their parents to be present. Upon hearing this, Xu Huaisong and Ruan Yu rushed to the school. Fearing Xu Huaisong might act impulsively due to his emotions, Ruan Yu took the initiative to go into the office to handle the matter.

Ruan Yu had a sudden inspiration and intentionally accused the other party of cheating on an exam. She used this to illustrate that framing someone as a murderer follows the same logic. The other party was left speechless and offered a sincere apology, resolving the conflict. Seeing her brother arrive at the school in time, Xu Huaishi was deeply moved.

This incident also made her feel no longer timid; she remembered being constantly accused of being an accomplice as a child, and now she had finally learned to fight back bravely. Zhao Yi accidentally injured his hand, and Xu Huaishi anxiously pulled him to the infirmary to treat the wound. However, he felt there was no need to make a fuss over such a minor injury. He couldn't help but recall their first meeting.

At that time, he had just finished a fight and looked a mess when Xu Huaishi saw him. She mistakenly thought he was seeking revenge and avoided him in a panic, only later learning he was a hero who had intervened in an injustice. One day, Xu Huaisong personally went to the school to pick up his sister. Xu Huaishi mentioned with concern that their mother had been distracted and upset lately.

She hoped he would represent Zhou Jun but keep it a secret from their mother. However, when they arrived at the residential area, they found that their mother was already being gossiped about by the neighbors. Xu Huaisong's situation in defending a suspect was as difficult as his father's once was. His mother was furious; she had also once firmly supported her husband in defending a suspect.

Although they eventually won the case, she did not expect to face public condemnation and retaliation from the victim's family. Unable to bear the immense pressure of public opinion, she had eventually chosen to divorce. Ruan Yu stated gently and firmly that although public opinion spreads very fast and has a wide influence, modern forensic technology is also highly advanced. Perhaps the truth will soon come to light.

She patiently comforted Xu Huaisong, telling him to cheer up and not be defeated by the current difficulties. The next day, Xu Huaisong received a call from Uncle Yang with exciting news: the true murderer of his father's case had been found. After many years, justice had finally arrived. His father was right after all; he had not let an innocent suspect suffer. The news also promptly announced the truth to the public, providing a reasonable and satisfactory explanation.

After many ups and downs, Xu Huaisong and his mother finally reconciled. They went to a familiar cafe together, where the environment brought back many memories. Having been looked down upon and treated coldly for years, his mother could finally live with her head held high and with confidence. Because of this, she also deeply understood the difficulties of being a lawyer and her son's responsibilities, thus supporting Xu Huaisong in representing Zhou Jun.

When she went out to buy groceries after dressing up nicely, her neighbors changed their cold attitudes and greeted her warmly. One day, Ruan Yu and Shen Mingying thoughtfully brought lunch boxes to Xu Huaisong and Liu Mao. Liu Mao sneakily went to the parking lot, unaware that Ruan Yu had already keenly noticed his behavior. Ruan Yu immediately demanded that Shen Mingying confess when she had started dating Liu Mao, her eyes revealing an unquestionable firmness.

The secret news of Shen Mingying and Liu Mao dating was eventually discovered by the sharp-eyed Ruan Yu. Liu Mao hurriedly explained that he had persistently pursued Shen Mingying and that they were currently in a dating trial period, which was why he chose to keep the relationship hidden. However, he did not know that Ruan Yu had already seen through everything and was secretly hoping they would end up together.

One day, Xu Huaishi took the initiative to contact Ruan Yu. Ruan Yu intentionally mentioned Zhao Yi and earnestly hoped that she would stop running away, advising her that only by facing the subtle relationship between them honestly could she focus on her work without distractions. Following Ruan Yu's valuable advice, Xu Huaishi gathered the courage to ask Zhao Yi out.

She decided to start by tutoring him, gradually easing the tense relationship between them, and hopefully suggested they work together to attend the same university. Zhao Yi was so happy that he jumped for joy upon hearing this. On the other side, the neighbor Sun Miaohan, carrying her dreams, came to Huanshi Company again for an audition. Coincidentally, Ruan Yu had also arrived to select suitable candidates for roles in her novel.

Ruan Yu inadvertently bumped into President Wei, and subsequently heard faint whispers from her colleagues about Yao Xin, suggesting she had someone very close to her, which made Ruan Yu feel a sense of doubt. Sun Miaohan deliberately pretended not to know Ruan Yu in the company, fearing that the role she won through her own efforts would be questioned by others as a result of backdoor connections.

Afterward, Ruan Yu unexpectedly encountered Wei Jin, who was drunk and holding Sun Miaohan in the apartment stairwell. From Sun Miaohan’s eyes, Ruan Yu did not see any joy, but rather caught a glimpse of panic and helplessness, as if she were silently asking for help. Seeing this, Ruan Yu did not make a scene but quietly asked Li Shican about Wei Jin's character, feeling very worried that Sun Miaohan might be in danger.

Li Shican tried to contact Wei Jin multiple times but failed. Helpless, Ruan Yu triggered the fire alarm with smoke in an attempt to help Sun Miaohan escape. Ruan Yu then hurriedly apologized to the property management, lying that she had accidentally burned some food while cooking, which caused the false alarm. Xu Huaisong, thinking there was a real fire, anxiously risked his life to run upstairs.

Upon learning that everything was fine, he quickly bowed and apologized to the neighbors with extreme sincerity. Seeing this, Ruan Yu was moved to tears, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She hurriedly looked for Sun Miaohan everywhere. She found that although Sun Miaohan had managed to escape from Wei Jin's control, the room was in a mess, which clearly showed her internal grievance and helplessness.

Sun Miaohan cried and told Ruan Yu that she had originally thought Wei Jin truly appreciated her acting skills and had high expectations for her, but she never expected him to make such excessive demands that she could not accept. On the other side, Xu Huaisong was busy cleaning up the water in the room. At this moment, Li Shican suddenly called and rushed downstairs with an anxious look, waiting for news in a panic.

When Xu Huaisong answered the phone, Li Shican learned that Ruan Yu was safe and sound, and the stone in his heart finally fell, so he left in a hurry. Xu Huaisong felt a bit disappointed. He did not expect that Li Shican would be more nervous than him when Ruan Yu was in danger.

What made him feel even more disappointed was that Ruan Yu had notified Li Shican at the same time, which made him feel a tinge of jealousy. After Ruan Yu returned home, she discovered that Li Shican had called her and guessed the reason for Xu Huaisong's sorrowful expression. She then hurriedly explained the reason for the fire alarm to Xu Huaisong, telling him that everything was done to save Sun Miaohan and that there was no other meaning.

The next day, Sun Miaohan, with a nervous heart, walked slowly to the entrance of the police station, feeling hesitant. She was worried that if she reported Wei Jin's harassment, her career would be ruined and all her previous efforts would be wasted. However, after Xu Huaisong tirelessly gathered some solid evidence, she finally summoned the courage to walk through the doors of the police station with dignity.

Sun Miaohan told the police all the details, and Wei Jin was brought to the police station for investigation. He flatly denied the charge of attempted sexual assault, claiming that everything between him and Sun Miaohan was consensual and that she had accepted his gifts, attempting to absolve himself of blame.

Wei Jin, confident that Sun Miaohan held no substantial evidence, brazenly delayed until the 12-hour limit expired before swaggering out of the police station with an arrogant attitude. On the other side, a sudden flash of insight hit Ruan Yu. She recalled that the bracelet Wei Jin had given to Sun Miaohan looked strikingly similar to the one Yao Xin used to wear.

A strong suspicion surged in her mind, leading her to wonder if Wei Jin was a repeat offender and to boldly speculate that Yao Xin’s death might be inextricably linked to him. Upon hearing the news, Xu Huaisong made a decisive call to merge Sun Miaohan’s case with Yao Xin’s. A week later, faced with irrefutable evidence, Wei Jin finally revealed his ugly true colors, while Zhou Jun was cleared of suspicion and regained his innocence.

The police worked tirelessly, traveling everywhere until they finally uncovered a new, key clue: a recording made by Yao Xin before her death. In the recording, a tearful Yao Xin recounted her experience working at the Huanshi company. Wei Jin frequently used work as an excuse to meet her alone. One night, he suddenly summoned her to his home, pressured her by using her job as leverage, and promised her enticing positions, leaving her with no choice but to compromise.

However, she later discovered she had been deceived, and her heart was filled with endless regret and anger. In order to get into the same university as his beloved Xu Huaishi, Zhao Yi gave it his all, refusing to put his books down even while walking as he buried himself in his studies.

When their homeroom teacher, mistakenly assuming he was hiding a novel in his book, rushed over to confiscate it, he was surprised to discover that Zhao Yi had genuinely turned over a new leaf; his attitude toward learning had undergone a earth-shaking change. At the same time, the teacher noticed that even when Zhao Yi muttered in his sleep during study breaks, he was reciting his lessons.

Worried that his body might not handle the strain, the teacher hurriedly asked Zhao Yi's mother to come to school. When she arrived, she caught sight of Xu Huaishi patiently tutoring Zhao Yi. The teacher and Zhao's mother immediately guessed the reason behind his change, but they tacitly chose not to disturb them, simply offering their silent blessings to the young couple.

While Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong were immersed in a sweet date, they suddenly heard the news that Li Shican had terminated his contract with his company, with public opinion entirely blaming him for being ungrateful and abandoning his agency after becoming famous. Ruan Yu couldn't help but worry for Li Shican and quickly asked him the reason for the termination.

As it turned out, Li Shican had always harbored a dream for his singing career and did not want to continue being used as a business tool for the company to make money. Now, with nowhere to go, he was in a difficult spot.

Ruan Yu initially wanted him to stay at her place to resolve his immediate crisis, but Xu Huaisong suggested that it would be safer for him to stay at his place to avoid any unnecessary trouble while he was in the spotlight. Thus, Li Shican moved into Xu Huaisong's home. Looking at Ruan Yu's belongings, he not only had to endure the sorrow of separation but also had to silently bear Xu Huaisong’s "showing off."

When Xu Huaishi learned that her idol, Li Shican, was staying at her brother Xu Huaisong's home, she was so excited she nearly jumped for joy, her heart filled with anticipation. That day, in order to keep Ruan Yu from worrying about Li Shican's daily life, Xu Huaisong cooked for him personally and even gave up his own bed, choosing to sleep on the sofa himself.

The next day, Xu Huaishi, clutching a bouquet of flowers, went to meet an online friend with great excitement. Worried for her safety, Zhao Yi secretly followed behind to protect her. He discovered that the online friend was actually an older woman, which made his suspended heart finally settle, putting him at ease. The next morning, Xu Huaisong arrived early to bring Ruan Yu a steaming breakfast.

He deliberately feigned a sore back and complained about the discomfort of sleeping on the sofa for the night, all to show his dedication and the hard work he put into looking after Li Shican. Meanwhile, back at home, Li Shican accidentally burned some toast, filling the room with the smell of char.

Seeing Xu Huaisong return, he had a sudden stroke of inspiration, thinking that perhaps this sharp and capable lawyer could help him successfully resolve his contract with the company and escape his current predicament. He immediately turned to Xu Huaisong for advice, hoping to receive his help.

Li Shican gritted his teeth and resolutely took out his last savings, full of hope that Xu Huaisong would act as his lawyer and lend him a helping hand. Looking into his sincere eyes, Xu Huaisong did not ask for any remuneration and immediately decided to help him win the lawsuit, so that he could move out of his home as soon as possible and restore his former peace.

The next day, dressed in a formal suit, Xu Huaisong arrived at Huanshi Company with an imposing manner to argue and negotiate terms with the senior management. He produced all the contracts Li Shican had signed with the company and, after careful analysis, discovered that they severely violated personal freedom and were filled with numerous unfair clauses.

Although there would be compensation for breach of contract, Xu Huaisong also presented substantial evidence proving that Li Shican's dividends had been withheld by the company without cause, an amount far exceeding the penalty for the breach. Seeing that they could no longer hide the truth and that their ugly deeds were about to be exposed, the senior management had no choice but to agree to Xu Huaisong’s terms.

The company agreed to issue an official statement clarifying that Li Shican had not abandoned the company, but rather that the company was at fault. That day, Ruan Yu’s parents warmly invited Xu Huaisong to their home for dinner to chat and catch up.

Ruan Yu’s father said earnestly that he agreed to let Xu Huaisong date Ruan Yu because of his status as a lawyer; after all, as a writer, Ruan Yu often found herself embroiled in various public opinion controversies, and he simply wanted to find someone who could shield and protect his daughter. Moreover, after observing him for some time, he also found that Xu Huaisong was a steady, reliable person worthy of a lifelong commitment.

Ruan Yu and her mother were busy preparing food in the kitchen, looking outside from time to time, afraid that her father might intentionally give Xu Huaisong a hard time. When they saw the two men chatting happily and laughing, they felt truly relieved and wore expressions of gratification. The next day, on their way home, Xu Huaisong and Ruan Yu suddenly received a voice message from Xu Huaishi.

Xu Huaishi warmly invited Ruan Yu to her home for a meal to spend a wonderful time together. However, Xu Huaisong looked troubled because he had more important things to attend to. It turned out that Cen Sisi’s father intended to invest in Ruan Yu’s novel, and the two had an appointment to meet and discuss the details.

On the way to the meeting, Ruan Yu suddenly thought of Sun Miaohan and hoped she could participate in the novel’s audition to add more brilliance to her work. Upon hearing this, Cen Sisi’s father readily agreed to Ruan Yu’s proposal and expressed his willingness to give Sun Miaohan a chance. That night, Xu Huaisong’s mother specifically invited Ruan Yu home for dinner.

She was full of expectation that both sets of parents could meet soon to enhance their understanding, and also proposed that Xu Huaisong handle the procedures for his father to return to China so he could come back to this warm home sooner.

It was not difficult to see from the words and actions of Xu Huaisong’s mother that she had clearly forgiven her husband for his past mistakes and hoped that the family could reunite and live together in harmony and happiness. That night, Ruan Yu went to Xu Huaisong’s room and accidentally discovered that she had actually read all the extracurricular books on his shelf.

It turned out that Xu Huaisong had been quietly collecting all the books she had read, just so he could have more common topics and exchanges with her. Ruan Yu was deeply moved, her eyes shimmering with tears; the two kissed affectionately, as if the entire world had stood still. The next day, the company began selecting the male protagonist for the novel, which was a task of utmost importance.

For this role, Li Shican wrote a detailed personal biography, which aroused great interest among everyone. When he appeared before them, no one expected that this big star possessed such profound talent and substance. In particular, his expression while playing the piano was focused and devoted, perfectly matching the character in the novel. The judges made an immediate decision, choosing him as the male lead, and looked forward to him shining even more brightly in the production.

On New Year’s Eve, Ruan Yu’s novel finally began filming, a moment worth remembering. That night, the crew was to film the scene where the characters hold hands during the New Year countdown, a warm and romantic highlight of the entire drama. Li Shican and Sun Miaohan discussed the details on set, striving to perform this scene as perfectly as possible. However, Ruan Yu felt that the people on set were acting strange and her heart was full of doubts. She couldn't help but wonder why the filming jumped straight to the hand-holding scene.

That night, the moonlight cascaded like water over the campus wishing tree, which carried countless legends. Ruan Yu came here with a heart full of devotion. Back then, she had secretly made a beautiful wish here: to have a romantic fate with Xu Huaisong. Just as she was carefully tying her wish strip to a branch, she was accidentally discovered by Shen Mingying.

It turned out that Ruan Yu's secret crush on Xu Huaisong had long been noticed by the observant Shen Mingying. That night, when the two were tying their wish ribbons together, they were unfortunately spotted by a teacher and fled in a panic—a scene that still remained vivid in her mind. The film crew had carefully prepared to shoot the romantic scene of the male and female protagonists holding hands on New Year's Eve.

The director specifically invited Ruan Yu to the set, wanting to see if the filming scene matched what she had experienced back then. As Ruan Yu looked up at the brilliant fireworks, Xu Huaisong suddenly returned from abroad and affectionately took her hand. It turned out that this was all a surprise specifically arranged for Ruan Yu by Xu Huaisong; he had planned it meticulously just to give her an unforgettable memory.

Seeing this, everyone cheered for them, and Xu Huaisong finally confessed that he had held Ruan Yu's hand on purpose back then; for all those years, she was the only one in his eyes and heart. Saying this, he took out a diamond ring and proposed to Ruan Yu on the spot. Ruan Yu was moved to tears and hugged him tightly.

On this day, with the sun shining brightly, Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong, dressed up meticulously, went hand in hand to the Civil Affairs Bureau to obtain their marriage certificate, officially becoming husband and wife from that moment on. The two also specially prepared a romantic candlelight dinner and spent a pleasant and unforgettable evening in a warm atmosphere. The next day, Ruan Yu woke up from her sleep.

Recalling the sweet moments from last night, she could not help but blush, unable to hide her shyness. Xu Huaisong arrived at the company to start his day's work, but unexpectedly received some letters. His expression suddenly turned grim, and he subsequently took his mother to a sanatorium to visit his father. At this moment, his father was carefully watering hibiscus flowers in the sanatorium; these were the flowers that Xu Huaisong's mother loved most.

Xu's father had been diagnosed with severe cardiovascular disease the year he went abroad, and his health had been deteriorating ever since. In the final period of his life, he confessed his illness to Xu Huaisong and apologized with deep guilt, saying that he had caused him to suffer many cold shoulders and grievances over the past few years.

This day, when Xu Huaishi returned home, she did not expect to see her long-lost father, yet her father did not recognize her. Xu Huaishi was heartbroken and hugged her father tightly, but at this time, his father was so ill that he could only walk with a cane, and his memory had also suffered, causing him to forget all the past, which could not help but evoke pity.

Shen Mingying had a unique eye and insisted on signing the newcomer Sun Miaohan, believing that she had unlimited potential. However, this decision was met with firm opposition from the editor-in-chief, who believed that a newcomer had no investment value and was not worth the effort to cultivate. But Shen Mingying felt that there was an unyielding tenacity in Sun Miaohan and believed that she would shine one day.

Even if it meant falling out with the editor-in-chief, she was determined to sign Sun Miaohan. The next day, when Shen Mingying asked Ruan Yu for advice on how to persuade the editor-in-chief, she unexpectedly discovered that the editor-in-chief had come to the set to visit the crew holding flowers. During their conversation, Shen Mingying inadvertently discovered that the editor-in-chief was a fan of Li Shican, so she specifically mentioned that she was good friends with Li Shican. Upon hearing this, the editor-in-chief readily agreed to all of Shen Mingying's conditions and consented to sign Sun Miaohan, which delighted Shen Mingying.

Cen Sisi returned from abroad, travel-worn and weary. She hurried to the film set, her expression solemn and sincere as she apologized to Ruan Yu. She confessed that her past actions had been driven by jealousy and that she felt deep remorse for the harm she had caused. Ruan Yu, kind-hearted as ever, held no grudges and greeted her with a gentle smile, readily forgiving her.

Cen Sisi also let go of her obsessions, deciding to stop pestering Li Shican and to start a brand new life of her own. As the college entrance examination approached, Xu Huaisong visited the school for a parent-teacher meeting. Zhao Yi’s mother approached him, expressing her gratitude; it turned out that with Xu Huaishi's enthusiastic help, Zhao Yi’s grades had improved significantly.

Xu Huaishi took Ruan Yu to the library and gently pulled back the piano to reveal the name of Xu Huaisong that Ruan Yu had once secretly carved into the wall. As Ruan Yu looked at the wall again, she was surprised to find a heartfelt addition left by Xu Huaisong behind it. That evening, under the veil of moonlight, Xu Huaishi harbored a secret thought as she scribbled a message on Zhao Yi’s note card.

Just as she finished and prepared to leave, she was nearly caught by Zhao Yi. She panicked, her heart racing as she hurried away from the scene. Sensing something was wrong, Zhao Yi chased after her and accompanied her all the way home. The next day, as sunlight streamed into the room, Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong began carefully writing out their wedding invitations.

After receiving her invitation, their colleague Lu Shenglan finally let go of her past entanglements, dedicating herself to her career and the pursuit of her dreams. After a long day, Xu Huaisong walked softly into the room and gently carried the sleeping Ruan Yu to bed. His gaze accidentally fell upon Ruan Yu’s computer, which displayed a file containing an "exam" for the groom during the wedding pickup ceremony.

He felt a spark of interest and thought about "stealing" the answers in advance to ensure a smooth passage, but upon closer inspection, he realized the file was a decoy and couldn't help but chuckle. The wedding day was bright and sunny. Xu Huaisong and his groomsmen fought through various challenges to reach the room, only to face "difficulties" from Shen Mingying.

She posed a series of questions based on moments shared between Ruan Yu and Xu Huaisong, even asking how many bricks were between their classrooms, creating a highly amusing scene. Ruan Yu’s beauty shone as she was finally reunited with Xu Huaisong, who had overcome every trial with his wisdom and deep affection for her. Zhao Yi’s mother also arrived at the wedding, proudly announcing to everyone that her son, Zhao Yi, and Xu Huaishi were classmates.

Editor-in-Chief Xu also hurried to the wedding; her goal was to see Li Shican once more before her promotion to headquarters. She also recommended that Shen Mingying take over her position, which came as a great surprise to Shen Mingying, who had never expected such recognition from the superior who often pressured her.

At the wedding, surrounded by flowers and accompanied by melodic music, Ruan Yu wore a white wedding dress, looking like a fairy as she walked slowly toward Xu Huaisong. Amidst the warm applause and well wishes of their friends and family, the two gazed deeply into each other's eyes. Reflecting on their years of secret admiration, they were filled with emotion, realizing that their long-held dreams had finally come true.

Deeply moved by their sincere love, Shen Mingying immediately agreed to let Liu Mao become a permanent employee. Meanwhile, Zhao Yi gathered his courage and secretly conveyed his feelings to Xu Huaishi, letting this beautiful emotion continue to bloom within the joyous atmosphere of the wedding.