Here to Heart Recap, Plot, Synopsis, Total Episodes

Here to Heart Synopsis

Zhan Nanxian has a keen insight into the development trend of domestic high-tech. He partnered with his classmates to set up the company Qianyu.

There is only a 10% success rate of entrepreneurship in the high-tech industry, Qianyu was finally successfully listed after a variety of turmoil.

Wen Nuan resolutely quit her job at a well-known venture capital firm in the UK to return to China. She came to Qianyu and became the president’s special assistant on her own strength.

It turns out that Wen Nuan and Nanxian were once lovers, but they broke up due to a misunderstanding.

On the one hand, Wen Nuan came back to help Nanxian, and on the other hand, she wanted to restore their love

After experiencing the Leng’s tender case, the Yizhong poaching incident, the agent dispute and other events, Nanxian and Wen Nuan not only ushered in a beautiful love, but also joined hands to suppress bad competition.

They also work together to purify the entire industry, allowing the high-tech industry to develop steadily in a healthier environment.

Here to Heart Recap

Episode 1 Recap

Amidst the bustling streets of a foreign city, Wen Nuan, a capable and elegant young woman, makes her way to her office building. She is there to bid farewell to her colleagues at the R&D center in Hamburg, Germany. Her colleagues express their sadness at her departure, noting how much they will miss her. They present her with a personalized gift and flowers as a token of remembrance, praising her contributions and her excellent Chinese cooking.

Wen Nuan thanks them, acknowledging the honor of being part of the team and her achievements, and promises to stay in touch before joining them for a farewell party. Meanwhile, at Shallow Cosmos's British division, Zhan Nanxian, the company's renowned founder, strides into a meeting. He observes his assistant, Yang Ying, lacking a seat and instructs an employee to accommodate her. Zhan Nanxian then announces Yang Ying's promotion to the new executive president of the British division.

An employee named Gu openly protests, deeming the promotion unfair. Zhan Nanxian sharply retorts that it is unfair to the company's staff to keep an "useless" person like Gu employed, further exposing Gu's secret collaboration with Shallow Cosmos's rival, Daizhong. When Gu demands evidence, Zhan Nanxian reveals that a lawsuit for commercial bribery has already been filed against him. Yang Ying promptly hands Gu the legal documents. Gu is forced to leave, and Zhan Nanxian proceeds with the meeting.

In a picturesque park, Wen Nuan and Zhu Linlu are feeding pigeons. Zhu Linlu, the general manager of Daizhong, teases Wen Nuan about his uncanny ability to know her whereabouts. He reminds her that he was the one who brought her to Britain seven years ago after her heartbreak and is now bringing her back, feeling a sense of completion.

He suggests she consider working for Daizhong, highlighting her talent and experience, even jokingly offering to resign himself and find her a suitable company. Wen Nuan declines the offer to join Daizhong, explaining that after seven years away, her goal is to become braver, work harder, rediscover her true self, and work at Shallow Cosmos. Zhu Linlu expresses concern about her adapting to life back home, but Wen Nuan remains determined.

Three months later in Shanghai, Shallow Cosmos begins its search for a new president assistant, as Yang Ying has transitioned to her new role in the UK. Three candidates are shortlisted: Du Xintong, a savvy senior manager with four years of experience; Zhang Duanyan, a discreet and steady worker; and Wen Nuan, a recent Cambridge University graduate who has only been with Shallow Cosmos for three months but is considered a strong contender due to her high professional competence.

During her interview with Director Chi Bika, Wen Nuan is surprised by the opportunity. She admits that while she feels capable, she is unsure of her suitability because her boyfriend, Zhu Linlu, is the general manager of rival company Daizhong. Chi Bika acknowledges this revelation and informs Wen Nuan that the results will be announced the following day. Alone at home, Wen Nuan questions her spontaneous disclosure about Zhu Linlu.

She receives a call from Auntie Li, to whom she recounts the interview. Auntie Li encourages her, urging her to be brave and follow her heart. Later, Wen Rou, Wen Nuan's sister, visits. Wen Rou expresses relief that Wen Nuan is back and regret for not being a perfect elder sister, but Wen Nuan assures her she is accustomed to being independent. Wen Nuan gives Wen Rou a new watch.

While putting it on her sister's wrist, Wen Nuan notices a prominent scar. Wen Rou downplays it as an old injury from a drunken accident during a past heartbreak, insisting it happened while Wen Nuan was abroad and was insignificant. However, Wen Nuan experiences a fleeting, troubling flashback of Wen Rou injured with a knife nearby, making her question if she was truly in England at the time.

Wen Rou firmly reiterates that Wen Nuan was abroad, suggesting she confirm with Zhu Linlu if she doubts it, but her gaze shifts uncomfortably. Wen Rou then quickly leaves to check on her cooking, leaving Wen Nuan with fragmented memories and a sense of unease. That night, Zhan Nanxian wakes from a disturbing nightmare, reliving a moment where Wen Nuan angrily rejected him, causing him to wake up sweating and agitated, calling out "Nanxian!" in distress.

Looking at a picture, he wonders if his "little tortoise" will call him. By morning, he stares into a mirror, resolving to win Wen Nuan back. The next day, Du Xintong’s colleagues confidently predict her victory as president assistant. However, the company's internal announcement shocks everyone: Wen Nuan is the new president assistant. Chi Bika calls Wen Nuan to confirm her appointment to the 66th floor, where Ding Xiaodai will facilitate the handover.

Wen Nuan silently encourages herself, recalling her Auntie Li's advice to trust her path. Meanwhile, Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang are on their way to meet clients. Gao Fang teases Zhan Nanxian about his relentless work ethic and brings up media rumors about his long-standing relationship with actress Bo Yixin. Zhan Nanxian dismisses the gossip. Gao Fang then reveals the company's buzz about Wen Nuan's unexpected promotion and mentions Chi Bika's report that Wen Nuan is Zhu Linlu's girlfriend.

Zhan Nanxian offers a cryptic response, saying "time will tell everything," and dismisses Wen Nuan as "just an assistant." In another development, Zhu Linlu convenes an early board meeting at Daizhong to discuss the acquisition of Alpha, a project he believes is crucial for the company's growth and to address the R&D department's over-reliance on external supply.

He expresses frustration with the finance department's sluggishness, which he attributes to his uncle's control over the capital chain, leaving him as a general manager "but an empty shell." He declares his intention to personally handle the financing for the Alpha project. Later, Zhu Linlu meets with his friend Pan Weining, general manager of Yizhong Group, to ask for a loan for the Alpha acquisition.

After some back and forth, Zhu Linlu offers Yizhong Group last year's profits for Pan Weining’s support, which Pan Weining accepts. Pan Weining then casually mentions that Wen Nuan has become Zhan Nanxian's assistant, a piece of news that genuinely surprises Zhu Linlu, who was clearly unaware. That evening, Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang return to Shallow Cosmos. Wen Nuan, still in the office, formally introduces herself to them.

Their eyes meet, stirring up many sweet memories from the past, revealing that Wen Nuan's heartbreak seven years ago was linked to Zhan Nanxian. Despite their profound reunion, both pretend not to know each other. Wen Nuan is filled with mixed emotions, while Zhan Nanxian turns away somberly, watching the night sky and shedding a tear. Later, Gao Fang, noticing Zhan Nanxian's emotional state, confronts him about hiring Wen Nuan despite her alleged relationship with Zhu Linlu. Zhan Nanxian, agitated, responds with a metaphor about fighting desperately when pushed from a height, indicating his deep emotional turmoil.

Episode 2 Recap

Wen Nuan returned home, and her sister Wen Rou immediately expressed concern over her demanding work schedule, suggesting she should quit her job. Wen Rou told Nuan that she couldn't sleep well when Nuan wasn't home. Nuan, however, explained that she had just been promoted to president's assistant and needed time to adapt, especially with the ongoing Alpha bid. She assured her sister that things would soon be less hectic.

Wen Rou was insistent, revealing her disapproval of Nuan working at Shallow Cosmos and becoming the president's assistant. She emphasized that Zhan Nanxian, having built Shallow Cosmos from scratch over the past seven years, was no longer the man Nuan once knew. Wen Rou pleaded with Nuan to consider finding another job, reiterating her fear that Nuan would be hurt again. Nuan calmly reassured her sister not to worry, implying she was capable of handling the situation.

The next morning, Zhu Linlu arrived to pick up Wen Nuan for work, explaining that Wen Rou had asked him to. Wen Nuan was surprised, noting that her sister had seemed "weird" and left in a hurry without revealing her destination. While Zhu Linlu drove, Wen Rou was nervously waiting for Zhan Nanxian. A flashback showed her youthful self confessing her feelings to him: "Zhan Nanxian. . . I like you."

Her unrequited love had led to a suicide attempt, leaving a scar on her wrist that Wen Nuan later discovered. When Zhan Nanxian finally appeared, Wen Rou directly asked him why he insisted on having Wen Nuan as his assistant. Zhan Nanxian maintained a serious demeanor, explaining that Wen Nuan was simply an employee at Shallow Cosmos, not important enough for him to treat her differently.

He then turned the conversation, asking Wen Rou if she knew about the numerous calls Wen Nuan had made to him at night. Wen Rou, surprised, quickly explained that Wen Nuan was sleepwalking. She elaborated that Nuan had suffered from sleepwalking during her studies in Britain due to intense academic pressure and would sometimes call her or Zhu Linlu while unconscious. Wen Rou apologized for any disturbance, stressing that Nuan was completely unaware of her actions.

Zhan Nanxian appeared skeptical, but Wen Rou was adamant and advised him not to mention it to Wen Nuan, nor to anyone else in the company, as it would not be good for her reputation. During their drive, Zhu Linlu brought up Shallow Cosmos's bid for Alpha, asking if Wen Nuan had any insider information. Wen Nuan firmly refused to act as a "business spy" for Daizhong, stating she would not betray Shallow Cosmos.

Zhu Linlu expressed his concern that others might view her with suspicion given her relationship with him and her access to confidential documents at Shallow Cosmos. Wen Nuan asserted that she only cared about diligently performing her own work. Upon their arrival at Shallow Cosmos, Wen Nuan encountered Du Xintong, who made a snide remark about Wen Nuan’s new work plate for the 66th floor.

Zhan Nanxian intervened, leading Wen Nuan to his private elevator and revealing its password: her birthday. Inside the elevator, Zhan Nanxian questioned Wen Nuan about her conversation with Wen Rou that morning. Wen Nuan denied having told her sister anything specific about him. Zhan Nanxian then directly asked why she, as Zhu Linlu's girlfriend, had come to work at Shallow Cosmos. Playing along, Wen Nuan mockingly claimed she had accepted a "huge check" from Daizhong to become a "business spy."

Zhan Nanxian announced that Mr. Leng Rufeng, President of Leng Group, would arrive in Shanghai the following morning. Mr. Leng would first visit Shallow Cosmos for half a day, then proceed to Daizhong in the evening. Emphasizing the critical importance of this visit for the Alpha bid, Zhan Nanxian assigned Wen Nuan full responsibility for receiving Mr. Leng, instructing Du Xintong’s administrative department to cooperate. Du Xintong reluctantly agreed.

Simultaneously, Zhu Linlu held a meeting at Daizhong, also preparing for Mr. Leng's visit. He stressed the need for a strong impression, especially since Mr. Leng would visit Shallow Cosmos first. Zhu Linlu highlighted that Daizhong must win the initial encounter against Shallow Cosmos, despite some of his relatives, such as his second uncle and cousin Zhu Linghong, seeming to undermine his efforts by dismissing Shallow Cosmos’s bid.

Zhu Linlu emphasized the need for thorough preparation and not underestimating their rivals. Wen Nuan then printed out the detailed reception plan for Leng Group and handed it to Du Xintong. However, driven by resentment and jealousy over Wen Nuan securing the president's assistant position, Du Xintong discreetly shredded the important documents, completely destroying them. That evening, Wen Nuan returned home to find Wen Rou waiting.

Wen Nuan gently chided her sister for meeting with Zhan Nanxian, asserting that she could manage her own affairs. Wen Nuan maturely conveyed that past events were not solely her sister's fault, and therefore Wen Rou need not carry such a heavy burden of worry for her. The next day, Mr. Leng Rufeng arrived at Shallow Cosmos.

Wen Nuan, acting as Zhan Nanxian's special assistant, greeted him, confidently stating that Shallow Cosmos would not disappoint him because they possessed "the best CEO in the world." Zhan Nanxian then introduced his two partners and general managers, Gao Fang and Guan Ti, before they proceeded to their meeting. During the visit, a meticulously prepared English afternoon tea was served. Mr. Leng praised the pastries, which Chi Bika delightedly attributed to Du Xintong.

However, Du Xintong's preparations had included peanut butter, to which Mr. Leng was allergic. Fortunately, Wen Nuan had anticipated this and had discreetly replaced the offending items, averting a major mishap. After Leng Rufeng left Shallow Cosmos satisfied, Chi Bika severely reprimanded Du Xintong for her significant error regarding the client's allergies. Ding Xiaodai tried to explain that Wen Nuan had printed out and personally delivered the detailed client preferences, including allergy information, to Du Xintong.

However, Du Xintong denied everything to evade responsibility. Zhan Nanxian, determined to uncover the truth, instructed Chi Bika to thoroughly investigate the matter. Mr. Leng then visited Daizhong, but Zhu Linlu’s second uncle and cousin, Zhu Linghong, deliberately caused problems during the meeting, causing Mr. Leng to feel slighted and infuriating Zhu Linlu. With great foresight, Zhan Nanxian had tasked Wen Nuan with researching Leng Group's senior advisors.

Thanks to Wen Nuan's diligent preparation, she performed exceptionally well during a subsequent meeting, earning praise from Guan Ti. This made Wen Nuan feel a surge of gratitude towards Zhan Nanxian. At the bidding conference, Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu competed fiercely. Zhan Nanxian, observing Leng Rufeng's inclination towards the advice of the left-hand consultant, quickly and instinctively collaborated with Wen Nuan.

Their swift action in finding and presenting supporting data gave Shallow Cosmos a crucial advantage, leading Guan Ti to commend Wen Nuan's impressive capabilities. During a break, Leng Rufeng invited both Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu for tea. He candidly admitted his indecision between Shallow Cosmos and Daizhong and extended an invitation to both bidders to visit Britain for an on-site inspection of Alpha before making his final decision.

Back at Shallow Cosmos, in the elevator, Zhan Nanxian asked Wen Nuan for her thoughts on the bid. Wen Nuan offered no particular opinion. Suddenly, Zhan Nanxian turned, moved closer to Wen Nuan, and murmured about how to break her "heart of stone." Feeling flustered, Wen Nuan tried to brush off his words, but Zhan Nanxian's eyes remained deep and intense, as if he intended to consume her.

That evening, when Wen Nuan arrived home, Zhu Linlu eagerly followed, enthusiastically detailing how he had managed to win back Leng Rufeng’s favor. He explained that he had engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Mr. Leng, sincerely stating that the Alpha project was crucial for Daizhong's survival and expressing his desire for a long-term strategic partnership. This sincerity had greatly impressed Mr. Leng, placing Daizhong on equal footing with Shallow Cosmos for the final competition.

Later, Chi Bika had a serious discussion with Du Xintong. Despite Du Xintong's initial attempts to justify her actions, Chi Bika's growing anger eventually made her comply. To keep her job, Du Xintong reluctantly agreed to write a self-reflection report. When Ding Xiaodai learned of the incident, she informed Wen Nuan, who, with her kind and forgiving nature, expressed concern for Du Xintong's situation.

While Ding Xiaodai and Wen Nuan were playfully teasing each other, Wen Nuan almost slipped and fell. Zhan Nanxian quickly rushed forward and caught her, holding her tightly. In her startled state, Wen Nuan instinctively cried out "Nanxian," a moment that surprised and pleased him. Du Xintong, who was nearby and still resentful, deliberately pushed Wen Nuan, causing her to bump into the elevator. Ultimately, Du Xintong received her deserved punishment.

Zhan Nanxian ordered her to undergo three months of training alongside new employees. Unable to defy the order, Du Xintong vented her anger on Ding Xiaodai. Witnessing her assistant being bullied, Wen Nuan, no longer willing to tolerate it, stepped in and made Du Xintong apologize to Ding Xiaodai. Afterwards, Zhan Nanxian called Wen Nuan into his office. He looked with concern at a bruise on her arm.

With clear eyes, Wen Nuan explained that Ding Xiaodai was a kind girl, and if she didn't speak up, Ding Xiaodai would continue to be harassed. Zhan Nanxian gazed at Wen Nuan, realizing how much Ding Xiaodai's vulnerable yet good-hearted nature resembled Wen Nuan in the past.

Episode 3 Recap

Upon Leng Rufeng's arrival at Shallow Cosmos, Zhan Nanxian introduced his two partners, Gao Fang and Guan Ti, before their pleasant discussion. During the afternoon tea, Chi Bika praised Du Xintong for the excellent service, noting Leng Rufeng's apparent satisfaction, especially with the desserts. Du Xintong proudly shared details about a special cake, highlighting its peanut butter filling. However, a sudden realization sparked panic among the staff: Leng Rufeng was severely allergic to peanuts and risked anaphylactic shock.

Ding Xiaodai confirmed that Leng Rufeng had already consumed a significant portion of the cake. Just as panic reached its peak, Ding Xiaodai revealed that Wen Nuan had anticipated the issue and, as a precautionary measure, instructed the cooks to replace all peanut-containing items with peanut-free alternatives. This quick thinking averted a crisis, earning a collective sigh of relief and praise for Wen Nuan. Leng Rufeng subsequently departed Shallow Cosmos, expressing his satisfaction and a deeper understanding of the firm.

Following the incident, Chi Bika severely reprimanded Du Xintong for her negligence in handling client preferences, particularly regarding allergies. Ding Xiaodai interjected, asserting that Wen Nuan had explicitly provided Du Xintong with a printed list of Leng Rufeng's dietary restrictions. Du Xintong, however, vehemently denied ever receiving such documents, trying to evade responsibility. Zhan Nanxian, after a brief silence, instructed Chi Bika to thoroughly investigate the matter, ensuring accountability for any misconduct.

Later, Du Xintong, filled with resentment over her impending training with new recruits, confronted Wen Nuan and Ding Xiaodai. When Wen Nuan accidentally stumbled and was caught by Zhan Nanxian, uttering "Nanxian" in surprise, Du Xintong, in a fit of jealousy, deliberately pushed Wen Nuan, causing her to hit the elevator wall. Wen Nuan, seeing Ding Xiaodai being bullied, refused to tolerate it and made Du Xintong apologize to Ding Xiaodai.

Subsequently, in Zhan Nanxian's office, Du Xintong tearfully admitted to framing Wen Nuan out of jealousy, pleading for a second chance due to her four years of service. Zhan Nanxian, noticing the bruise on Wen Nuan's arm and reflecting on her defense of Ding Xiaodai, realized how Ding Xiaodai resembled Wen Nuan's past self. Deciding against termination, he mandated that Du Xintong undergo a three-month training program alongside new recruits.

He made it clear that her future at Shallow Cosmos would depend on her performance and attitude after the training. Zhan Nanxian later instructed Wen Nuan, his assistant, to accompany him to an evening party, a request she could not decline as it was part of her duties.

While Du Xintong was visibly upset about being relegated to training with new recruits (as she discussed on a phone call), elsewhere, Yi Xin was drinking alone at a restaurant when she encountered Pan Weining. He asked why Zhan Nanxian wasn't with her, to which she replied he was busy. Pan Weining then inquired if she would be attending the night's charity event with Zhan Nanxian.

Although she was unaware of the event, Yi Xin paused before confidently stating that she would. That evening, as Wen Nuan prepared for the event, a package from Shallow Cosmos arrived, containing an elegant dress—a gift from Zhan Nanxian. She wore it to the banquet, drawing many admiring glances. However, Yi Xin ultimately stole the spotlight. Having chosen a striking red gown, she appeared on Zhan Nanxian's arm, making a grand entrance.

Yi Xin had personally arranged to attend with him, making their public display appear intimate. Witnessing this, Wen Nuan instinctively lowered her gaze. Amidst the lively chatter of the banquet, Wen Nuan poured herself a drink. Zhan Nanxian silently appeared behind her, clinking his glass against hers and reminding her that adapting to such social occasions was an essential part of her job.

As they conversed, Pan Wei'an and Pan Weining, two general managers from Yizhong Group, approached, and Zhan Nanxian promptly introduced Wen Nuan to them. Observing this, Yi Xin deliberately led Wen Nuan to a secluded corner. With a pleasant smile, she subtly asserted her claim on Zhan Nanxian, warning Wen Nuan to keep her distance.

From her youth, Yi Xin had harbored a secret love for Zhan Nanxian, but he had always been devoted to Wen Nuan, causing Yi Xin considerable heartache. Now, she was resolved to hold onto him and prevent Wen Nuan from having another chance. On the dance floor, Zhan Nanxian gracefully swayed with Yi Xin, while Zhu Linlu held Wen Nuan. Noticing Wen Nuan's preoccupation with Zhan Nanxian, Zhu Linlu decided to make a playful wager.

He deliberately nudged her, causing her to stumble directly into Zhan Nanxian's arms. Caught off guard, Wen Nuan found herself enveloped in his embrace. For a moment, their eyes met, and they moved together in an impromptu, intimate dance, looking like a perfectly matched couple, much to the astonishment of the other guests and the visible displeasure of Yi Xin, who had been left alone. As the song concluded, Zhan Nanxian released Wen Nuan and resumed dancing with Yi Xin.

Still dazed, Wen Nuan quietly left the ballroom, with Zhu Linlu following close behind. In the serene courtyard, Wen Nuan reproached Zhu Linlu for his childish antics. After a moment of silence, Zhu Linlu confessed his true feelings, stating he wished Wen Nuan wouldn't remain by Zhan Nanxian's side. Wen Nuan responded with a sweet laugh, playfully asking if the charming Mr. Zhu would abandon an entire forest for a single tree.

Stung by her words, Zhu Linlu, rendered speechless, angrily returned to the banquet with another dance partner, leaving Wen Nuan. Shortly after, Zhan Nanxian approached Wen Nuan and escorted her back inside. From upstairs, Yi Xin observed them, her heart heavy with the realization that Zhan Nanxian could not let go of Wen Nuan. Feeling deeply distressed, Yi Xin sought solace in alcohol.

Pan Weining, who secretly harbored feelings for her, came to her side, offering solace and expressing his devotion. However, Yi Xin remained unmoved, understanding that love cannot be forced. The following day, photographs of Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian dancing together at the banquet circulated widely online. Ding Xiaodai excitedly pressed Wen Nuan for details. Meanwhile, Gao Fang approached Zhan Nanxian, finally voicing his suspicion about whether Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan had known each other previously.

Zhan Nanxian, no longer hiding the truth, openly confessed that Wen Nuan was his first love, bringing Gao Fang a sudden realization. Separately, Leng Rufeng announced that Shallow Cosmos and Daizhong would proceed to the next round of the Alpha project, but also increased the bidding price by twenty percent. Gao Fang advised caution, suggesting Shallow Cosmos should act within its means, but Zhan Nanxian was resolute in his determination to secure Alpha, leading to a heated disagreement between them.

Simultaneously, Zhu Linlu was exhausting every possible avenue to raise the necessary funds for Daizhong to compete fiercely against Shallow Cosmos, despite their limited resources. Wen Nuan soon developed a cold, and Zhan Nanxian sent over cold medicine. Ding Xiaodai prepared the medicine for Wen Nuan before heading home. In the company lobby, she unexpectedly met Guan Ti. The two enthusiastically decided to try a newly opened BBQ restaurant nearby.

Over their meal, Guan Ti shared captivating stories about his, Zhan Nanxian’s, and Gao Fang's arduous journey to establish Shallow Cosmos, detailing the numerous hardships they overcame to build the company. Ding Xiaodai listened, utterly engrossed. Zhu Linlu invited Wen Rou to dinner, burdened by the substantial funding gap and grim outlook for Daizhong. Recognizing Wen Rou's expertise in financing, he sought her assistance.

Later that evening, as Zhu Linlu drove Wen Rou home, he saw Zhan Nanxian also dropping Wen Nuan off, and his face clouded with displeasure. Inside their home, Wen Rou found her sister eating instant noodles and issued a serious warning to Wen Nuan, advising her not to get entangled between Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu, as it would inevitably lead to awkward and difficult situations.

Yi Xin persisted in her efforts to win over Zhan Nanxian, waiting in his office with a thoughtfully chosen gift. When Wen Nuan arrived to deliver coffee, she inadvertently noticed Yi Xin perusing confidential documents on Zhan Nanxian’s desk. Wen Nuan felt this was inappropriate, but Yi Xin, recognizing her discomfort, remained unyielding and defiant.

Shortly after, Zhan Nanxian returned from his meeting, and Yi Xin immediately greeted him with a warm smile, prompting Wen Nuan to discreetly exit the office. Later, as Yi Xin was leaving Shallow Cosmos, she chanced upon Du Xintong. Sensing an opportunity, Du Xintong began to sow discord.

The two quickly formed an alliance: Du Xintong agreed to find a way to oust Wen Nuan from Shallow Cosmos, in exchange for Yi Xin's promise to help her return to a prominent career position. To quickly eliminate Wen Nuan, Yi Xin devised a scheme to undermine her. She handed Shallow Cosmos's confidential bidding price for the Alpha project to Pan Weining, who was then to leak it to Zhu Linlu.

Yi Xin believed that even if Shallow Cosmos suffered financial losses, her pursuit of love should remain unchallenged. Soon after, both the Shallow Cosmos and Daizhong teams arrived in the UK, anticipating Leng Rufeng's meeting to declare the ultimate winner of the Alpha project.

Episode 4 Recap

Leng Rufeng finally announced the ultimate winner of the Alpha project acquisition, which was Daizhong Group! As soon as this was said, Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan were greatly astonished. They could only watch Zhu Linlu leave triumphantly. Before leaving, Zhu Linlu also asked Wen Nuan to thank Wen Rou. This statement immediately aroused the suspicion of Guan Ti and others, making them wonder if Wen Nuan was disloyal to Qianyu.

Poor Wen Nuan was clearly innocent but couldn't defend herself. That evening, Wen Nuan called her sister to ask if Wen Rou had helped Zhu Linlu with financing. After getting a positive answer, Wen Nuan didn't blame her sister. She was just very worried about Zhan Nanxian, who had poured his heart and soul into Alpha, only for it to come to nothing. How sad must he be? To comfort Zhan Nanxian, Wen Nuan proactively invited him for a walk.

The two strolled through the streets of England, reminiscing about their youthful days. They felt so distant yet so beautiful and unforgettable. They rarely laughed and talked so freely, sat swaying in a boat on the water, and savored exotic delicacies together. To attend the afternoon tea hosted by Leng Rufeng, Zhan Nanxian even specially chose a beautiful gown for Wen Nuan.

Many years ago, a young Wen Nuan and a youthful Zhan Nanxian were just like this, laughing and playing, going out and having fun. At that time, they had no worries, only the sweetness of being in love. At the tea party, Wen Nuan heard that Professor Wang, Alpha's core R&D personnel, had resigned. She was astonished. Zhan Nanxian noticed Wen Nuan's distraction and pulled her outside for a walk. Soon, Zhu Linlu also learned of Professor Wang's resignation.

He was greatly alarmed, realizing he had spent a large amount of funds and energy only to acquire a shell company! Zhu Linlu couldn't help but question Leng Rufeng, but Leng Rufeng's arguments were all sound, leaving Zhu Linlu with no recourse. On the other hand, Zhan Nanxian was in high spirits. He went on a pleasant outing with Wen Nuan, buying her balloons full of childlike fun.

Zhan Nanxian also romantically declared that no matter how far the balloon flew, as long as the string was in hand, the balloon would always be by their side. After saying this, the two went to ride the Ferris wheel. High in the sky, they chatted happily under the gentle sunshine. Zhan Nanxian smiled slightly and took out a jewelry box.

These were the earrings Wen Nuan had liked when choosing her dress, which Zhan Nanxian hadn't bought at the time, but now presented to her with both hands, giving the beautiful woman a surprise. Wen Nuan didn't decline and immediately put them on; the earrings sparkled brilliantly and were stunningly beautiful. Zhan Nanxian was very curious how Wen Nuan had spent her seven years in England.

But Wen Nuan was reluctant to talk about it, believing that some things were best forgotten. Zhan Nanxian continued to press, asking if Wen Nuan had cast aside everything about their love for each other. A brilliant light shone in Wen Nuan's eyes; she had not forgotten. Zhan Nanxian couldn't control himself and kissed Wen Nuan's lips. Zhu Linlu suffered a great loss and could only drown his sorrows in alcohol.

Unexpectedly, he ran into Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan at a bar. Zhu Linlu glared at Zhan Nanxian and grabbed his collar, accusing him: Professor Wang mysteriously resigned right after Daizhong acquired Alpha, wasn't this Zhan Nanxian's doing? Zhan Nanxian dismissed him, unwilling to bother with Zhu Linlu, but Wen Nuan grew suspicious of Nanxian, wondering if he was secretly manipulating things. In fact, all of this was the masterpiece of Zhan Nanxian, Gao Fang, and Guan Ti.

They deliberately used a psychological tactic to trick Zhu Linlu into buying Alpha without technical support, leading to a double loss. Zhu Linlu felt like a mute who had swallowed bitter herbs, unable to express his suffering. Fortunately, his father didn't blame him but strongly supported him.

Zhu Linlu's second uncle saw his nephew had caused trouble and tried to use this as an excuse to take control of the overall situation, but Father Zhu firmly stood by his son, leaving the second uncle with no options but to leave resentfully. Gao Fang sent Wen Nuan a contract that required Zhan Nanxian's signature. As Wen Nuan walked to Nanxian's office door with the contract, she happened to overhear Nanxian's conversation with Yi Xin.

It turned out that Yi Xin leaking Qianyu's bid price was all orchestrated by Zhan Nanxian, aiming to mislead Daizhong and make Zhu Linlu buy Alpha. A storm surged in Wen Nuan's heart, but she remained outwardly calm. Wen Nuan returned home, disappointment and loneliness welling up in her heart. The happy times she spent with Zhan Nanxian in England now seemed like a dream. He was so astute and calculating; how could he truly be immersed in love?

Just then, Wen Nuan happened to hear Wen Rou arguing with her boyfriend, which made her feel even more that men were unreliable. To ease her mood, Wen Nuan decided to invite her sister to go shopping together over the weekend and let loose. The next day, Wen Nuan and Wen Rou happily went shopping, trying on clothes and eating ice cream.

Wen Rou suddenly remembered that Zhu Linlu hadn't appeared recently, so she called him and learned he was karting. The two sisters excitedly rushed over. After the three of them played together, they had a meal. Wen Rou even urged her sister to take a photo with Zhu Linlu and deliberately posted the picture on Moments. Wen Nuan wanted to stop her but it was too late.

At this moment, Zhan Nanxian had planned to work overtime with Wen Nuan, but he hadn't seen her figure. He was feeling disappointed when he suddenly saw the photo on Moments. Zhan Nanxian became intensely jealous and was displeased.

Episode 5 Recap

Work continued day in and day out. This day, Chi Bika conveyed Zhan Nanxian's message to Wen Nuan: due to the recent heavy workload, Wen Nuan had to work overtime on the weekend to handle the Yizhong case, but she would be compensated with triple her daily salary. As an employee of Qianyu, Wen Nuan naturally would not decline. Meanwhile, Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang were eating steak together. Zhan Nanxian's mood was visibly low.

Gao Fang kindly reminded him that Wen Nuan's current workload was immense, and he shouldn't scare off this delicate young woman. Zhan Nanxian was very confident about this, saying that people only become idle and overthink when they have nothing to do. Gao Fang smirked, asking if Zhan Nanxian was perhaps "strictly monitoring" Wen Nuan because he saw a group photo in his WeChat Moments? It seemed that everything Zhan Nanxian did was to keep Wen Nuan by his side.

Yi Xin and Pan Weining met by chance at the golf course. To get closer to the beauty, Pan Weining volunteered to teach Yi Xin how to play golf. Yi Xin was exceptionally bright; under Pan Weining's guidance, she quickly grasped the essentials and played outstandingly. During their break, the two chatted while drinking juice. Pan Weining mumbled to himself that if he hadn't revealed the bid price to Zhu Linlu, Zhu Linlu wouldn't have rashly acquired Alpha.

Now, he felt too ashamed to face his friend. Yi Xin was fully aware of all this, but she feigned ignorance. Pan Weining was unwilling to doubt his beloved; he chose to believe Yi Xin unconditionally. More importantly, Pan Weining hoped Yi Xin would find true happiness. At Yi Xin's suggestion, Pan Weining sent many flowers to Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan was puzzled and instructed a staff member to send the flowers back.

Seeing this scene, Zhan Nanxian couldn't help but become jealous again. With great jealousy, he teased Wen Nuan, saying her charm was truly irresistible as she swayed between Zhu Linlu and Pan Weining. Wen Nuan had also been annoyed these past few days. Ever since she accidentally overheard Zhan Nanxian's conversation with Yi Xin, she had been displeased with Zhan Nanxian, feeling that she was being played by the two of them.

Therefore, Wen Nuan retorted to Zhan Nanxian rather unpleasantly, but Zhan Nanxian was not angered; instead, he looked relieved. Wen Rou's boyfriend broke up with her, leaving Wen Rou emotionally distraught. She got drunk at a bar. Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian went together to pick her up and take her home. With blurry, drunken eyes, Wen Rou mistook Zhan Nanxian for Zhu Linlu.

She couldn't help but complain, griping that Zhu Linlu was too cowardly, liking Wen Nuan but not daring to confess, and instead spreading rumors and being ambiguous everywhere. Ultimately, the person in Wen Nuan's heart was not Zhu Linlu at all. Zhan Nanxian stood aside, listening to Wen Rou's "drunken truth". He was secretly delighted, realizing that Wen Nuan and Zhu Linlu were not in a romantic relationship.

Zhan Nanxian drove the Wen sisters to their doorstep, where Zhu Linlu was already waiting. The two rivals started bickering as soon as they met. Wen Nuan quickly stopped them and thanked Zhan Nanxian. Zhan Nanxian showed a cunning smile, glad he had helped tonight, as he had heard many interesting truths from Wen Rou. Zhan Nanxian was jogging at home when Yi Xin called to invite him to lunch the next day. Zhan Nanxian readily agreed.

After hanging up, Yi Xin recalled Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian together, and silently warned herself that she absolutely could not give up. Then, Yi Xin called Pan Weining again; she planned to continue using this man to deal with Wen Nuan. The next morning, Wen Rou slowly woke up and found Zhu Linlu asleep on the sofa. Only then did Wen Rou realize that she had blacked out last night and cried endlessly.

Zhu Linlu was truly worried, so he stayed to help take care of her. While Wen Nuan was working, Pan Weining called, inviting her to lunch. Wen Nuan found it inconvenient to refuse and could only go, only to "accidentally" run into Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin. The four looked at each other, not greeting each other, but each was calculating in their minds. Zhan Nanxian knew that the real head of Yizhong was Pan Wei'an.

Pan Weining was just a nominal director, but his ability to handle relationships smoothly and appropriately indicated that he was not simple. After the lunch break, Wen Nuan brought documents to Zhan Nanxian, but saw Yi Xin and Zhan Nanxian being affectionate with each other. Wen Nuan inevitably felt a bit disappointed, while Yi Xin was smug, believing she had gained the upper hand. Yi Xin met with Pan Weining, and she thanked Pan Weining for his repeated help.

Pan Weining smiled faintly, saying that he would go through fire and water for any command from Yi Xin. Not only that, Pan Weining also gave Yi Xin an idea: as long as Zhan Nanxian experienced a genuine betrayal, he would completely give up on Wen Nuan. As night deepened, Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan were still working overtime. So, Zhan Nanxian took Wen Nuan to a small restaurant, a place they frequently visited when they were in school.

The facilities in the restaurant hadn't changed; everything was so familiar. Wen Nuan had a poor appetite and put down her chopsticks after only a few bites. Zhan Nanxian advised Wen Nuan to stay away from Pan Weining, but Wen Nuan dismissed it, unwilling to let others interfere in her life. Seeing her stubborn nature, Zhan Nanxian decided to make a bet to see if Wen Nuan's friends were truly sincere.

Episode 6 Recap

Wen Nuan seriously questioned Zhan Nanxian, asking if Zhu Linlu's previous statement that Professor Wang's resignation was related to him was true or false. Hearing this sharp question, Zhan Nanxian did not answer directly. Instead, he leisurely said, "Then it depends on whom Wen Nuan is willing to believe." At this moment, the proprietress served cold dishes to the two of them. Wen Nuan deliberately poured a lot of vinegar, and Zhan Nanxian was helpless with her.

As they ate, they exchanged a smile, breaking the oppressive atmosphere. On the other side, Guan Ti and Gao Fang were discussing the Yizhong case. Feeling completely at ease, Gao Fang started playing games by himself, while Guan Ti invited Ding Xiaodai to dinner. He watched Xiaodai's cute appearance and gradually became captivated.

Guo Ruqian, a key member of Qianyu's R&D department, has always liked Du Xintong, so he asked Guan Ti for help to plead with Zhan Nanxian, hoping to transfer Du Xintong back to her original position. However, Zhan Nanxian was impartial and never showed leniency, so even Guan Ti could not sway his opinion. However, Guan Ti also felt very strange. There were rumors in the company that Zhan Nanxian punished Du Xintong to vent anger for Wen Nuan.

Was this really true? So, early the next morning, Guan Ti rushed to Wen Nuan to seek confirmation. Wen Nuan was unsure how to answer, but Zhan Nanxian's timely arrival diffused the situation. He hauled Guan Ti into the office, and even Ding Xiaodai couldn't help but exclaim that she had never seen Zhan Nanxian look so adorable. Zhu Linlu had his subordinates investigate Professor Wang's actions.

He gritted his teeth and thought, "Zhan Nanxian better not leave any leverage, otherwise, I will definitely not let go." At this moment, an email suddenly appeared on Zhu Linlu's computer. He stared with wide, disbelieving eyes, his concentration highly focused. That night, Wen Nuan suffered from insomnia. She called Aunt Li, who was far abroad, to confide her feelings for Zhan Nanxian.

During Wen Nuan's seven years of living in the UK, Aunt Li had always taken meticulous care of her. Therefore, Wen Nuan regarded her as family. Aunt Li advised Wen Nuan, "Since you don't want to leave Zhan Nanxian, you might as well follow your heart." The next day was the day Qianyu and Yizhong were to sign the contract. Wen Nuan was bustling around, but Zhu Linlu called to invite her to dinner.

He accidentally got into a car accident halfway. Wen Nuan heard that the voice on the phone sounded wrong, so she quickly handed the documents at hand to Ding Xiaodai and rushed to the scene of the accident. Fortunately, Zhu Linlu only sustained superficial injuries, nothing serious. Wen Nuan anxiously checked Zhu Linlu's injuries. At this very moment, Zhan Nanxian's car had just driven past.

Zhan Nanxian glimpsed Wen Nuan showing concern for Zhu Linlu, and a trace of cold light flashed in his eyes. Just as Wen Nuan was preparing to take Zhu Linlu to the hospital for examination, Ding Xiaodai called, stating that Yizhong had been slow to sign the contract. Zhan Nanxian searched everywhere for Wen Nuan but couldn't find her, and flew into a rage! When Wen Nuan learned that Zhan Nanxian was angry, she became agitated.

Zhu Linlu saw that Wen Nuan's heart was not with him, so he simply left alone, disheartened. He didn't want Wen Nuan to reluctantly accompany him, nor did he need this cheap sympathy. Wen Nuan rushed back to Qianyu without stopping, surprised to learn that Yizhong had actually refused to sign the contract! She walked into Zhan Nanxian's office and saw him with an icy expression on his face. He handed her a stack of photos.

These were sent by Pan Weining's people, all showing Wen Nuan dining alone with Pan Weining. Yizhong refused to sign the contract precisely because of these photos. Wen Nuan was unable to defend herself. On the day she dined with Pan Weining, Zhan Nanxian was clearly also present; it was just a simple meal. Zhan Nanxian frowned, "Pan Weining is not a simple person. This morning, he presented Daizhong's proposal and quotation at the Yizhong board meeting.

The astonishing thing is that Daizhong's proposal was identical to Qianyu's, but the price was fifteen percent cheaper. Therefore, Yizhong terminated its cooperation with Qianyu." Zhan Nanxian was furious. He had repeatedly warned Wen Nuan to stay away from Pan Weining and Zhu Linlu, but she just wouldn't listen. Now that there's a problem, who will pay for Wen Nuan's naivety? Not only that, Zhan Nanxian also suspected there was an insider in the company who betrayed Qianyu's plan.

Wen Nuan argued strenuously, but Gao Fang had to tell her that he had already checked her email. It proved that Wen Nuan had sent an email to Zhu Linlu yesterday, and the attachment contained Qianyu's plan! Facing conclusive evidence, Wen Nuan's defense was very weak and powerless. She was also utterly disappointed in Zhan Nanxian; at this critical moment, he actually didn't believe her either. Wen Nuan's heart grew cold, and she sadly walked out of Zhan Nanxian's office.

Wen Nuan calmed herself slightly and contacted Zhu Linlu, questioning why he was so shameless, stealing Qianyu's technical solution, and making her unable to clear her name. Zhu Linlu generously admitted that he had indeed used the plan, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. " Since there's a free plan, why not use it?" Wen Nuan had not expected Zhu Linlu to be so unreasonable. She angrily got up and left, feeling resentful.

Actually, all of this was a trick played by Yi Xin and Pan Weining, and Guo Ruqian and Du Xintong. Du Xintong used Guo Ruqian to get Wen Nuan's email account, then sent the email via remote control. And Pan Weining, at Yi Xin's suggestion, deliberately approached Wen Nuan to make Zhan Nanxian suspicious. Working in concert, they set up a flawless scheme.

Yi Xin saw that Pan Weining was devoted to her, so she softened and told him that the reserve price she had previously revealed was indeed problematic. Pan Weining remained calm; he had already guessed this. But for Yi Xin, he was willing to be deceived and used, and found it sweet. Wen Nuan called Chi Bika, proposing to take some time off. Chi Bika dared not act on her own initiative and quickly consulted Zhan Nanxian.

Zhan Nanxian approved Wen Nuan's request. After work, Zhan Nanxian came to the school's basketball court. As he watched the students' figures, he couldn't help but recall the scene of his first meeting with Wen Nuan. Although distant, it seemed vivid and unforgettable. At this moment, Wen Nuan had prepared a large table of dishes at home, waiting for her older sister to come home, but instead received news that Wen Rou was working overtime.

Wen Nuan had no choice but to pour drinks for herself and drink alone, eating and shedding sad tears. She did not know that Zhan Nanxian had been lingering outside her door. After much hesitation, Zhan Nanxian finally pushed open Wen Nuan's front door. He walked straight in and sat at the table, looking at Wen Nuan's tear-stained face.

Zhan Nanxian really wanted to know if Wen Nuan was so sad because of company matters, or because today was their acquaintance anniversary. Wen Nuan was emotionally agitated and wanted to clear the dishes. Zhan Nanxian grasped her wrist. Many years ago, Wen Nuan had promised to cook a meal for Zhan Nanxian.

Episode 7 Recap

Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan's eyes met. In this moment, they simultaneously recalled their youthful days. Seven years had passed in a flash, and Zhan Nanxian finally received a home-cooked meal from Wen Nuan. He cherished this opportunity immensely and pleaded with Wen Nuan to sit down and accompany him for dinner. The two sat at the table, silently drinking red wine.

Zhan Nanxian eagerly tasted Wen Nuan's cooking and told her that the most important thing in cooking was patience, to learn to wait. Wen Nuan could no longer bear the oppressive atmosphere, so she simply returned to her room and locked the door. Zhan Nanxian stood outside the door and advised Wen Nuan that instead of feeling bad, she should prove her innocence with actions.

After saying that, Zhan Nanxian turned and left, while Wen Nuan was in the room, her face streaming with tears. As Zhan Nanxian walked out of the Wen family's house, he met Wen Rou head-on. Wen Rou looked surprised, not understanding what day it was. Zhan Nanxian's expression grew serious, and his memories drifted back seven years. Exactly seven years ago today, Zhan Nanxian gave Wen Nuan a small turtle as a pet.

However, Wen Nuan, her face stained with tears, proposed breaking up with a resolute attitude, leaving Zhan Nanxian completely bewildered. Even today, Zhan Nanxian still didn't know the reason for Wen Nuan's breakup. At this moment, he only hoped that Wen Rou could properly accompany Wen Nuan and soothe her mood.

In fact, Zhan Nanxian also felt very fortunate; thanks to him rushing to visit Wen Nuan today, he finally knew that Wen Nuan would also feel sad and hurt over this lost relationship. Wen Rou watched Zhan Nanxian leave. She walked into the house, and her emotions gradually became agitated. If it hadn't been for her back then, Wen Nuan wouldn't have broken up with Zhan Nanxian!

Wen Nuan was unwilling to bring up the past, quickly interrupted her sister, and got up to heat food for her. As night deepened, Zhan Nanxian was in a bad mood, drowning his sorrows in alcohol, and vaguely fell into a deep sleep. Meanwhile, Wen Nuan suffered from somnambulism at this time; in her dream, she called Zhan Nanxian and murmured, "Nanxian, I miss you so much."

Wen Rou heard the movement, rushed out to check, and found Wen Nuan sleepwalking unconsciously. Wen Rou turned pale with fright and quickly called Zhu Linlu for help, then hurriedly settled Wen Nuan down. Early next morning, Wen Rou got up to make breakfast for her sister, which greatly moved Wen Nuan. Zhu Linlu was also consulting a doctor on how to treat somnambulism; he wanted to take good care of Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan didn't know she often sleepwalked.

She pulled herself together and returned to Qianyu for work with a full spirit, prepared to prove her innocence with actions and try her best to make up for Qianyu's losses, striving to win back Yizhong's order! Zhan Nanxian was very satisfied with Wen Nuan's performance. In fact, he knew Wen Nuan was innocent from the start, but to push her to grow, he had to encourage and guide her in various ways.

Guan Ti asked Ding Xiaodai out on a date. Unexpectedly, Xiaodai's high heel suddenly broke. Guan Ti, in a moment of quick thinking, simply broke off the heel of the other shoe as well, turning them into a pair of flat shoes. After Ding Xiaodai put them on, Guan Ti also gave her a jar of face masks. The two solved the problem and went out to play happily.

Zhu Linlu wanted to investigate Daizhong's accounts, and the entire finance department was thrown into chaos. Zhu Linghong turned pale with fright, fearing Zhu Linlu would uncover some shady dealings. Second Uncle gnashed his teeth even more, preparing for now to respond to all changes by remaining unchanged, to see what trick Zhu Linlu had up his sleeve. After a while, Zhu Linlu flew into a rage at the board meeting.

He discovered that the price of materials purchased by the company was higher than the market price, which was clearly unreasonable! Zhu Linlu, once started, would see it through; he simply replaced the supplier. Second Uncle and Linghong were dissatisfied, but helpless. In the evening, Second Uncle and Linghong humbly and submissively came to Zhu Linlu's house, indirectly pleading with Zhu Linlu not to investigate the old accounts anymore.

But Zhu Linlu showed no mercy, stating that he would definitely clarify the financial accounts; this was his bottom line! Zhu Linghong gave a cold laugh, sarcastically saying, "Is Zhu Linlu really so noble? Although he secured the Yizhong case, it wasn't achieved through fair means; it was truly shameful." In a fit of anger, Zhu Linlu grabbed Linghong's collar, and the two families again parted unhappily. Wen Nuan arranged to meet Pan Weian. She spoke eloquently and presented Qianyu's latest cooperation proposal for Pan Weian to review, hoping to salvage the cooperation between Qianyu and Yizhong.

Episode 8 Recap

Wen Nuan presented Qianyu's latest proposal to Pan Weian. Pan Weian was initially skeptical, but the quality of the proposal made him very satisfied, causing him to nod repeatedly. He then extended an olive branch to Wen Nuan, looking forward to working with her. Wen Nuan was overjoyed, and at the same time, she was surprised to learn that it was Zhan Nanxian who called Pan Weian to intercede, which made Pan Weian willing to meet with Wen Nuan.

On the other side, Zhu Linghong frantically found his father, complaining that Zhu Linlu was truly trying to exterminate them this time, leaving no escape. Under this situation, Zhu's second uncle and his son decided to temporarily step back and not contend with Zhu Linlu, to avoid a lose-lose situation. So, the second uncle, Zhu Yi, proactively found Zhu Linlu and pushed all the financial problems onto the CFO, completely absolving himself.

Pan Weian signed a letter of intent for cooperation with Qianyu for the next quarter. This was, of course, Wen Nuan's achievement; even Guan Ti and Gao Fang looked at Wen Nuan in a new light. That evening, Pan Weining informed Zhu Linlu about this and teased that Zhan Nanxian's skill in training people was truly remarkable; in time, Wen Nuan would inevitably become a formidable businesswoman dominating the market.

On the other side, Zhan Nanxian was playing billiards with Gao Fang and Guan Ti; the few of them discussed the leaked email incident, and they had already found a clue. Guan Ti told Wen Nuan that the anonymous email framing her was very likely sent by an internal Qianyu staff member, who used their position to remotely control Wen Nuan's computer and send the email, and the suspect was Guo Ruqian from the R&D department.

Wen Nuan was completely bewildered; she wasn't familiar with Guo Ruqian, let alone having any grievances with him. Zhan Nanxian, with his quick mind, remembered that Guo Ruqian had once asked Guan Ti to intercede for Du Xintong. He understood about 70-80% of the situation, realizing that Guo Ruqian was probably used by Du Xintong to retaliate against Wen Nuan. The top priority was to investigate the truth, and naturally, Du Xintong had to be brought in for questioning.

Gao Fang immediately called Du Xintong to Zhan Nanxian's office, where everyone confronted her face to face. Du Xintong, despite facing irrefutable evidence, still stubbornly refused to admit her mistake. Zhan Nanxian then sternly explained the consequences to her. Only then did Du Xintong relent, admitting that she stole Guo Ruqian's account to frame Wen Nuan.

Now that the truth was out, Zhan Nanxian asked Wen Nuan for her opinion on how to deal with Du Xintong, and Wen Nuan decided to leave the matter to the company for fair handling. Wen Nuan explained the whole story to Ding Xiaodai. Ding Xiaodai was indignant, exclaiming that Du Xintong was really too much! To celebrate Wen Nuan's vindication, Ding Xiaodai invited Wen Nuan and Guan Ti to celebrate together.

During the meal, Ding Xiaodai and Guan Ti playfully bickered, and Wen Nuan watched them, smiling without a word. Guan Ti told Wen Nuan that, in fact, from the very beginning, he and Zhan Nanxian both knew very well that Wen Nuan was not the one who leaked the information. The reason for their anger was because the proposal had been stolen, which felt terrible, and it was also to protect Wen Nuan from being targeted again.

Hearing this, Wen Nuan was touched, never expecting Zhan Nanxian to trust her so much. Wen Rou had dinner and drinks with Zhu Linlu. She couldn't help but bring up the troubling matter of Wen Nuan being framed. Zhu Linlu felt a headache, not knowing how he could be forgiven by Wen Nuan. Zhu Linlu changed the subject and proposed that Wen Rou become the CFO of Daizhong.

Wen Rou was very surprised, stating that Daizhong was too complicated, and she didn't want to get involved. Zhu Linlu told Wen Rou to think it over carefully, saying he had absolute patience to wait for her to change her mind. After careful consideration, Wen Rou decided to accept Zhu Linlu's request and officially start working at Daizhong. The next day, Wen Nuan happily went to work.

Thinking of Zhan Nanxian secretly trusting and helping her, she specially brewed a cup of coffee and brought it over with a radiant smile. Seeing Wen Nuan so charming, Zhan Nanxian was momentarily somewhat unaccustomed, and a happy smile spread across his face. Ding Xiaodai told Wen Nuan that the company had initially intended to fire Du Xintong, but Du Xintong claimed she was pregnant. The company had a rule against dismissing pregnant employees, so Du Xintong was kept on.

Ding Xiaodai felt it was unfair to Wen Nuan, but Wen Nuan said that at this point, everyone knew Du Xintong's true character, so whether she was fired or not genuinely didn't matter. Du Xintong, with her malicious intent still alive, grabbed Wen Nuan as she passed by and wouldn't let go.

On the surface, she feigned an apology and begged for forgiveness, but in reality, she created the illusion that Wen Nuan had pushed her down, then clutched her stomach with a pained expression, transforming herself into a victim, a fragile mother. Everyone rushed to take Du Xintong to the hospital, but no one noticed that Wen Nuan's foot was also injured.

At this moment, Zhan Nanxian strode over, authoritatively picked Wen Nuan up in his arms, took her to the hospital to check her foot injury, confirmed there was no major problem, and then personally escorted Wen Nuan home. Wen Rou saw her younger sister return limping, and she became furious, mistakenly believing that Zhan Nanxian was responsible for it all. She pointed at Zhan Nanxian's nose and started yelling at him.

Wen Nuan quickly explained, and only then did Wen Rou apologize to Zhan Nanxian. After Zhan Nanxian left, Wen Rou instructed her sister not to bear any difficulties alone in the future, no matter what they encountered. Wen Nuan rested at home for a night and was eager to return to Qianyu for work the next day. Wen Rou, worried about her sister's injury, refused to let her leave home.

She also took this opportunity to confess to Wen Nuan that she had become the CFO of Daizhong. Wen Rou listed the benefits of working at Daizhong one by one. Wen Nuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, as her sister only saw the immediate benefits but didn't consider how inconvenient it would be for the sisters to be working for rival companies from now on. While the sisters were discussing, Zhu Linlu suddenly arrived at their home.

Wen Rou then seized the opportunity, letting Zhu Linlu drive Wen Nuan to work. Wen Nuan was initially reluctant, but Wen Rou insisted, so she couldn't go against her sister's wishes and reluctantly agreed. On the way to work, Zhu Linlu inquired about the cause of Wen Nuan's injury, but Wen Nuan's attitude was cold; she hadn't fully calmed down and also wanted to maintain some distance from Zhu Linlu.

Wen Nuan arrived at Qianyu and was surprised to hear that Du Xintong had a miscarriage due to a fall. Before she could fully process it, Guo Ruqian had already appeared before her, vehemently accusing Wen Nuan of causing Du Xintong's miscarriage. Immediately, colleagues gathered to watch the commotion. Wen Nuan was extremely embarrassed and repeatedly apologized, but Guo Ruqian didn't accept it at all; he wanted to settle scores with Wen Nuan properly.

Soon, Zhan Nanxian, Guan Ti, and others also learned of the incident. Guan Ti suggested giving Wen Nuan a few days off, but Zhan Nanxian believed that Wen Nuan should learn to grow and face the problems, and solve them herself.

Episode 9 Recap

Because Du Xintong had a miscarriage, Wen Nuan became the target of public criticism. She felt extremely remorseful and regretful for this; after all, Du Xintong lost her child because of Wen Nuan. After careful consideration, Wen Nuan decided to go to Du Xintong's home alone to apologize to her in person. Ding Xiaodai was afraid Wen Nuan would be taken advantage of or bullied, so she accompanied her. Meanwhile, Pan Weining and Yi Xin were chatting.

Pan Weining proactively brought up Du Xintong's miscarriage and vividly described Zhan Nanxian carrying Wen Nuan to the hospital. Hearing this, Yi Xin's face turned very grim, and she felt even more uneasy. After Pan Weining left, Yi Xin poured herself a drink alone. She felt distressed and couldn't let it go; she had waited for Zhan Nanxian for seven years, yet it couldn't compare to Wen Nuan's return. Wen Nuan and Ding Xiaodai arrived at Du Xintong's house.

Guo Ruqian pulled a long face, unwilling to let them in. Du Xintong heard clearly from her bedroom, so she called Wen Nuan into the room, preparing to talk to her alone. Wen Nuan sat by Du Xintong's bed. She sincerely apologized, hoping to be forgiven. However, Du Xintong pushed her luck and made an excessive demand: she would accept the apology only if Wen Nuan left Qianyu.

Wen Nuan's eyes widened in surprise, but Du Xintong continued to ramble, saying she could have gotten the opportunity to be the CEO's assistant, but Wen Nuan snatched it away. She also had a healthy child, but miscarried because of Wen Nuan. Therefore, Du Xintong was determined to drive Wen Nuan away. What was comforting was that Wen Nuan did not compromise because of this. She unequivocally stated that she would not agree.

With that, Wen Nuan left the tonics she had bought and departed with Ding Xiaodai. On the way back, Wen Nuan remained silent the entire time. Ding Xiaodai didn't know what to do, so she quickly sought help from Guan Ti. Guan Ti promptly reported the situation to Zhan Nanxian. After analyzing it, Zhan Nanxian decided to let Wen Nuan suffer a little loss, as one learns from mistakes, which would allow her to grow and mature.

That night, Wen Nuan couldn't sleep for a long time at home. She kept thinking about the incident, her mind in a chaotic mess. " Am I really that annoying?" Wen Nuan tossed and turned, then simply took a sedative and fell into a deep sleep. In fact, Zhan Nanxian knew very well that Wen Nuan was in a very bad mood at the moment, but he could only let go and let Wen Nuan learn to handle problems herself.

The next day, after Wen Rou woke up, she found Wen Nuan was nowhere to be seen. She anxiously sent a WeChat message to her sister. Wen Nuan was currently working in a meeting at Qianyu, so she quickly replied to her sister, reassuring her. After the meeting, Zhan Nanxian comforted Wen Nuan, telling her to cheer up and work hard, not to let trivial matters affect her mood. Meanwhile, Wen Rou also rushed to Daizhong to get busy.

She was very dissatisfied with employees who were long-winded in handling affairs and couldn't help but lose her temper. Seeing Wen Rou's agitated emotions, Zhu Linlu quickly came over to mediate, instructing everyone to work efficiently. Zhu Linlu advised Wen Rou that even if it's "three fires for a new official taking office," she still needed to rein in her temper.

Now, the biggest headache was finding an assistant for Wen Rou, who not only needed excellent image and ability but also a good personality, which was truly difficult. Zhu Linlu couldn't help but tease, saying that the fiery Wen Rou and the timid Wen Nuan really didn't seem like biological sisters.

As soon as Wen Nuan was mentioned, Wen Rou got even more exasperated, remarking that after all these years, Zhu Linlu had never confessed his feelings to Wen Nuan, calling him a coward. In reality, Zhu Linlu certainly wanted to confess, but he knew very well that Wen Nuan didn't have him in her heart. If he rashly confessed, they might not even be able to remain friends.

Therefore, Zhu Linlu preferred to stay in the current state, lighthearted and carefree. Zhan Nanxian asked Chi Bika to investigate Du Xintong's fall and miscarriage, insisting on finding out the truth. Chi Bika stated that she would do her best to give Zhan Nanxian a satisfactory answer. Then, Zhan Nanxian went to look for Wen Nuan again but found she wasn't at her workstation.

Ding Xiaodai quickly spoke up for Wen Nuan; this kind girl always stood by Wen Nuan, afraid she would suffer. In the evening, Zhu Linghong came to Zhu Linlu, speaking sarcastically and maliciously slandering Wen Nuan's character. Zhu Linlu could tolerate everything except hearing bad things about Wen Nuan. He righteously sent Zhu Linghong away, forbidding him from crossing his bottom line.

Not long after, something that panicked everyone happened: Wen Nuan disappeared without a trace, not answering calls, simply vanished! Zhan Nanxian, Zhu Linlu, and Wen Rou were all extremely anxious and began searching everywhere for her. When Zhan Nanxian couldn't find Wen Nuan anywhere, he called Guo Ruqian to inquire. After Du Xintong overheard clearly from the side, she quickly secretly contacted Yi Xin and spilled everything about Zhan Nanxian calling to look for Wen Nuan.

Du Xintong hung up the phone, a cold glint in her eyes. She secretly thought, "Someone will surely deal with Wen Nuan for me." When Zhan Nanxian finally found Wen Nuan, she was staring blankly by the river. Zhan Nanxian, finding Wen Nuan safe, finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Episode 10 Recap

After a search, Zhan Nanxian finally found Wen Nuan spacing out by the river. As their eyes met, they couldn't help but recall the time seven years ago. Back then, young Zhan Nanxian and young Wen Nuan had also stood by the riverbank, gazing at the glittering lights and the shimmering river surface, confessing their feelings to each other. Zhan Nanxian had even promised to build the tallest building there. Many years passed in a flash.

Zhan Nanxian looked at Wen Nuan in front of him, blaming her for not answering his calls, causing everyone to worry. Wen Nuan then vaguely pulled out her phone, realizing the battery had long been depleted. Zhan Nanxian let out a sigh of relief, put his jacket over Wen Nuan, and sat with her by the river. Meanwhile, Yi Xin was feeling gloomy and sad. She couldn't help but call Zhan Nanxian, but no one answered at all.

Yi Xin knew perfectly well that Zhan Nanxian must be with Wen Nuan at that moment, which was why he was ignoring her calls. The hatred in Yi Xin's eyes grew deeper and deeper; she regarded Wen Nuan as a thorn in her side, eager to get rid of her. Yi Xin secretly swore that even if it took another seven years to win Zhan Nanxian back, she would never give up.

At this moment, Wen Rou and Zhu Linlu were also like ants on a hot pan, frantically searching for Wen Nuan. After searching everywhere and failing to find her, they couldn't help but feel extremely anxious. So, Zhu Linlu told Wen Rou to wait quietly at home while he went out to search place by place.

After a night of careful deliberation, Wen Nuan had completely come to a realization: Zhan Nanxian's words were indeed right; she was far too naive in the workplace. Zhan Nanxian nodded. The workplace is different from school, full of deceit and trickery, but as long as one persists in doing the right thing, there will always be a day when the clouds part and the sun shines through.

Wen Nuan's mind was suddenly enlightened, and her knot of anxiety was untied. Zhan Nanxian then sent her home. When Wen Nuan returned home, she truthfully told her sister that Zhan Nanxian had sent her back. Although Wen Rou had doubts, she didn't ask further, only telling her sister to call Zhu Linlu to let him know she was safe. Meanwhile, Zhan Nanxian was feeding his pet turtle at home.

As he watched the little turtle peek its head out, it was as if he saw a stronger Wen Nuan. How much Zhan Nanxian wished Wen Nuan could slowly return to his side. Ding Xiaodai was also worried about Wen Nuan. To quickly get in touch with her, she called all night. When Xiaodai arrived at Qianyu the next day and still didn't see Wen Nuan, tears welled up in her eyes out of anxiety.

Just then, Zhan Nanxian and Guan Ti also came to work. Xiaodai rushed over to plead with Zhan Nanxian, hoping he would intervene to keep Wen Nuan. To her surprise, Zhan Nanxian smiled and said that no one was firing Wen Nuan; she just wasn't coming to work herself, and there was nothing anyone else could do. Naive Xiaodai thought Wen Nuan would never come to Qianyu again and couldn't help but burst into tears.

This made Guan Ti incredibly distressed, and he quickly wiped away Xiaodai's tears. Guan Ti went to sound out Zhan Nanxian. He said many good things on Wen Nuan's behalf, hoping Zhan Nanxian would let Wen Nuan stay. Zhan Nanxian replied seriously that as long as Du Xintong's miscarriage had nothing to do with Wen Nuan, Wen Nuan would certainly prove her innocence.

After speaking, Zhan Nanxian smiled and sent Guan Ti away, pointedly remarking that Guan Ti didn't care about Wen Nuan; he was merely concerned about Ding Xiaodai. Wen Rou began hiring employees. She demanded perfection in every aspect, requiring not only high academic qualifications and good looks but also rich experience and talent. Therefore, Wen Rou spent the entire morning being extremely selective, yet found no satisfactory candidate, and was even ridiculed by Zhu Linghong for it.

Wen Rou was fuming. During her lunch break, she was eating and calling Zhu Linlu to complain about the matter. Unexpectedly, as she stood up, she bumped squarely into Liu Rui, a man at the next table. Both of their clothes had varying degrees of stains. Although Wen Rou was still angry, she decided to make a big deal small and a small deal nothing.

Just as she was about to leave, she unintentionally overheard Liu Rui talking on the phone, saying he had an interview in the afternoon. So, Wen Rou turned back, gave Liu Rui some money, and told him to get his clothes cleaned. She earnestly advised him that for a first interview, one doesn't necessarily need to wear branded clothes, but rather clean ones. As Wen Rou left, she accidentally dropped her silk scarf, which Liu Rui picked up.

In the afternoon, Wen Rou changed her clothes and continued the interviews. To her surprise, the person who came for the interview was none other than Liu Rui! Wen Rou couldn't help but tease, "Who knew we had quite a bit of fate between us." Liu Rui was a younger, big boy.

He wasn't shy at all and replied with a smile, saying that if he had known earlier that Wen Rou was the interviewer, he wouldn't have had to go home to change clothes. Then, Liu Rui also asked Wen Rou to comment on his attire and returned the money to her. Through this incident, Wen Rou could see that Liu Rui really needed the job, and his performance was indeed excellent.

So, Wen Rou hired Liu Rui but advised him not to dress too flamboyantly and to be a bit more low-key. When Zhu Linlu saw that Wen Rou had finally found a satisfactory assistant, he couldn't help but ask, "What exactly are Liu Rui's strengths?" Wen Rou pondered for a moment. Liu Rui's abilities were undeniable; his only flaw was a bit of a youthful bad habit: he started paying attention to his attire even before making big money.

After teasing Wen Rou, Zhu Linlu returned to his office and called Zhan Nanxian. He wanted to get involved in resolving the issue of Du Xintong framing Wen Nuan. Zhan Nanxian was very displeased, remarking that this was Qianyu's internal matter after all; when was it Daizhong's turn to interfere? Chi Bika investigated Du Xintong's miscarriage thoroughly and reported it to Zhan Nanxian. After reading the investigation report, Zhan Nanxian was furious. Zhan Nanxian played games with Gao Fang.

Gao Fang mentioned Wen Nuan's changes: the former Wen Nuan preferred to be a loner and was very aloof, but now she had become lively and cheerful, and was willing to actively express her thoughts. This showed that the man behind Wen Nuan was indeed good. Soon, Du Xintong returned to work at Qianyu. Colleagues came over to show their concern, and some even defended Du Xintong. Du Xintong, in turn, put on a hypocritically magnanimous facade, claiming that justice resides in people's hearts.

Episode 11 Recap

Du Xintong returned to Qianyu, and Chi Bika came out to greet her. Du Xintong kept saying that Wen Nuan was the one who caused her miscarriage, so she wouldn't blame anyone else. Chi Bika showed a faint smile on her face. She said that today, the company was going to make a fair judgment on this matter. Du Xintong was overjoyed, thinking she could finally see the light of day again.

She couldn't help but think smugly, "Let's see how Wen Nuan can still have the face to stay in Qianyu this time." Soon, Zhan Nanxian convened a meeting. He sternly told everyone that employee disputes must be handled fairly. So, Chi Bika was the first to question Du Xintong. A colleague could prove that a few months ago, Du Xintong voluntarily underwent an abortion.

Furthermore, after the accident involving Wen Nuan and Du Xintong in a scuffle, the date on the miscarriage certificate Du Xintong provided to the company showed signs of manual alteration. All this was enough to show that Du Xintong had an abortion long ago and used this incident to frame Wen Nuan. Now that the truth was out, Zhan Nanxian showed no mercy. He fired Du Xintong and Guo Ruqian as a warning to others.

Wen Rou was working hard at Daizhong. Zhu Linlu kindly brought her coffee, also wanting to inquire about Wen Nuan's recent situation. Wen Rou mentioned Du Xintong, saying she somewhat wanted to visit this female colleague who had a miscarriage. Zhu Linlu quickly stopped her, asking if Wen Rou doing so wouldn't put Wen Nuan in a difficult position.

Zhu Linlu also told Wen Rou that someone had secretly manipulated the anonymous email incident last time, and he truly had no prior knowledge of it. Wen Rou then urged Zhu Linlu to find an opportunity to explain clearly to Wen Nuan, otherwise, their misunderstanding would be difficult to resolve. At this moment, Wen Nuan was daydreaming at the company. She recalled the entire miscarriage incident involving Du Xintong, finding it unbelievable. How could a human heart be so wicked?

Just then, Zhan Nanxian came over to comfort Wen Nuan. He said that storms are inevitable in life, but as long as she isn't afraid and bravely faces them, she will surely await the day of bright sunshine. Wen Nuan sincerely thanked Zhan Nanxian, saying that if it weren't for his efforts in the investigation, she would still be misunderstood by many.

Zhan Nanxian smiled faintly, saying that after helping so much, he only received verbal thanks from Wen Nuan, which was too unfair. Wen Nuan showed a long-lost smile. She planned to give Zhan Nanxian a gift, but she hadn't yet decided what to give him. After Du Xintong was fired, her criminal intent remained. She called Yi Xin for help, but Yi Xin refused to help clean up this mess.

So, Du Xintong used all her strength to stop Yi Xin's car and humbly begged, hoping that Yi Xin could intercede with Zhan Nanxian to let her and Guo Ruqian stay in Qianyu. Moreover, Du Xintong also threatened Yi Xin, saying that if she didn't help, she would report to Zhan Nanxian that Yi Xin was the mastermind behind all this. Yi Xin heard these words and showed a scornful smile.

She didn't take Du Xintong's threat seriously at all and simply drove away. Yi Xin returned home and called Pan Weining. She had something she wanted Pan Weining to help with. Du Xintong left disheartened, then suddenly received a Weibo notification: Yi Xin would attend the launch banquet for a new drama tomorrow night. Du Xintong thought coldly, "Since Yi Xin is unkind, don't blame me for being unjust." Wen Nuan and Ding Xiaodai went shopping together.

She racked her brains to choose a gift for Zhan Nanxian and also asked Ding Xiaodai for advice. Ding Xiaodai didn't know that the recipient of the gift was Zhan Nanxian, and she painstakingly offered suggestions to Wen Nuan, finally settling on an idea: give food! Wen Nuan thought Ding Xiaodai's idea was good and very reasonable. Zhan Nanxian video-called his mother, who was far away in Europe.

His mother couldn't help but urge her son to marry Yi Xin quickly, saying that cherishing the person in front of him was more important than anything. Zhan Nanxian was unwilling to discuss this matter, so he quickly changed the subject to appease his mother. To capture a person's heart, one must first capture their stomach. Wen Nuan decided to bake a cake herself as a gift for Zhan Nanxian.

When the cake was ready, Wen Rou happened to come home from work. Wen Nuan hurriedly hid the cake, afraid her sister would see it. However, Wen Rou still smelled the aroma of the cake. She couldn't help but ask her sister if something good had happened. Wen Nuan simply told her sister that the female colleague who had the miscarriage had nothing to do with her, so she was innocent.

Wen Rou wanted to taste the cake her sister made, but Wen Nuan smiled shyly, not intending to give it to her sister. Wen Rou immediately understood that Wen Nuan had made this cake for Zhan Nanxian to eat. She couldn't help but be surprised and astonished, fearing that Wen Nuan's efforts would be in vain. The next morning, Wen Rou was in a hurry for work and didn't have time for breakfast.

Wen Nuan then gave her sister the cake she had made last night. She had thought about it all night and felt that what her sister said made a lot of sense, and it was better not to send the cake. After Wen Nuan went to work, she discussed work with Zhan Nanxian. Zhan Nanxian playfully asked her if she had thought of how to thank him.

Wen Nuan stammered in reply that she felt Zhan Nanxian lacked nothing, so she had no ideas yet. Thus, this gift remained outstanding. Yi Xin was afraid that Du Xintong would not give up, so she asked Pan Weining to mediate. Du Xintong's demands were not high; she only hoped that Guo Ruqian could stay in Qianyu. However, Pan Weining naturally spoke on behalf of Yi Xin and handed Du Xintong a bank card, hoping it would serve as compensation.

Du Xintong finally saw through Yi Xin's true colors. She refused the bank card and left indifferently. On the other side, Gao Fang sent Zhan Nanxian a photo. The photo indicated that Yi Xin and Du Xintong had been secretly colluding for a long time, and it was likely that Yi Xin also participated in framing Wen Nuan.

Zhan Nanxian knew this clearly in his heart but outwardly remained silent, even sending Yi Xin a flower basket to congratulate her on the launch of her new drama. However, just before the launch banquet for the new drama, Zhan Nanxian encountered Du Xintong, who had come to stir up trouble. He keenly sensed that Yi Xin and Du Xintong had an unusual relationship.

So, Zhan Nanxian directly questioned Yi Xin whether she knew Du Xintong and whether she had set up a scheme to frame Wen Nuan. Yi Xin naturally denied it, and Zhan Nanxian didn't press further. As a result, Yi Xin no longer had the mood to attend the launch banquet and simply returned home. Pan Weining, uneasy, rushed to visit her. He felt very sorry for Yi Xin and told her to push all responsibility onto him.

Yi Xin was distraught at this moment. She realized that she was truly about to lose Zhan Nanxian. On this day, Zhan Nanxian didn't come to work because of a cold. Gao Fang had urgent work that needed Zhan Nanxian's review. So, Gao Fang asked Wen Nuan to go to Nanxian's home to check on him. Wen Nuan arrived at Zhan Nanxian's house without prior notice. Although she rang the doorbell, Nanxian didn't hear it.

So, Wen Nuan tentatively entered a series of numbers "1399" and unexpectedly opened the password lock. Wen Nuan entered the house in surprise and found Zhan Nanxian disheveled and leaning on the sofa. With an extra person suddenly in the house, Zhan Nanxian was also startled. Moreover, he was bare-chested, wearing only a bathrobe. The two looked at each other, the atmosphere awkward and amusing.

While Wen Nuan shyly turned around, Zhan Nanxian quickly hid all the items in the house related to Wen Nuan and also asked her to cook for him. Liu Rui's work performance was very good. Wen Rou planned to report the situation to Zhu Linlu. Liu Rui was very happy and grateful.

Episode 12 Recap

Because Liu Rui performed well at work, and his attire was always mismatched, Wen Rou simply took him to the mall to choose clothes. Liu Rui looked at Wen Rou's serious expression and felt that she was very beautiful and charming. After choosing the clothes, Wen Rou lectured Liu Rui like an older sister, telling him to live well and not to spend beyond his means, otherwise, he would end up in debt.

Not only that, but Wen Rou also helped the clumsy Liu Rui straighten his tie, which made Liu Rui's heart skip a beat. However, to his surprise, when Liu Rui swiped his card, he found that there was no balance left. Wen Rou had no choice but to swipe her card for him, repeatedly reminding him that as a young person who had just started working, he must not owe money.

On the other side, Wen Nuan made dinner and brewed cold medicine for Zhan Nanxian. Zhan Nanxian's thoughts couldn't help but drift back seven years. Many years ago, when young Wen Nuan was sick, young Zhan Nanxian also dotingly fed her meals and medicine. Wen Nuan finished everything and originally wanted to leave immediately, but Zhan Nanxian deliberately put on a pitiful look, complaining that he still had to wash the dishes later.

Wen Nuan had no choice but to stay. Zhan Nanxian then pushed his luck, asking Wen Nuan to help clean, and then he swaggered to lie on the sofa and enjoy himself. Wen Nuan walked into Zhan Nanxian's bedroom with a vacuum cleaner and cleaned meticulously, but she accidentally saw a familiar box, something she had returned to Zhan Nanxian seven years ago when she proposed breaking up.

Inside were some cute trinkets and a photo of the two of them from that year. Wen Nuan was filled with mixed emotions; she picked up the photo, examined it carefully, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. When Wen Nuan was about to leave, Zhan Nanxian insisted on taking her home, and even buckled Wen Nuan's seatbelt in the car.

Unexpectedly, this scene was witnessed by Yi Xin, who had just arrived, and she felt as if a thorn had pierced her heart, causing raw pain. Zhan Nanxian saw Wen Nuan to her doorstep; he couldn't resist holding Wen Nuan's hand and said with a smile, "Wen Nuan, you've really worked hard today." Wen Nuan did not pull away, but instead reminded Nanxian to take his medicine obediently.

However, Zhu Linlu was loitering at the Wen family's doorstep at this moment; he was also there to find Wen Nuan, and naturally witnessed the entire scene. Only after Zhan Nanxian left did Zhu Linlu call out Wen Nuan's name. Wen Nuan was no longer angry with Zhu Linlu and told him that the matter concerning herself and Du Xintong had been clarified.

Some were happy, some were sad; Yi Xin, disheartened in love, could only drown her sorrows in alcohol. She even called Pan Weining to drink with her. Pan Weining looked at Yi Xin's flushed face and quickly snatched the wine bottle from her hand, but Yi Xin showed a desolate smile; she wished Zhan Nanxian could care for her this way too.

Pan Weining still maintained his rationality; he hoped Yi Xin would understand that even if others didn't cherish her, she should cherish herself. However, Yi Xin was relentless and threw a big tantrum. In a fit of anger, Pan Weining splashed water on Yi Xin's face and loudly told her, "No matter how you demean yourself, Zhan Nanxian will not come back!" Yi Xin sobbed sadly.

Pan Weining felt heartbroken and couldn't resist wanting to kiss her, but he was slapped hard by Yi Xin. Pan Weining also knew it was inappropriate, so he sincerely apologized and passionately confessed, hoping she would accept him. After speaking, Pan Weining quietly left, leaving a note instructing Yi Xin to rest early. Zhan Nanxian was taking care of his little tortoise at home.

He mumbled to his pet that he wasn't seriously ill; he just missed Wen Nuan and wished to live an ordinary life with her. In fact, this ordinary daily life was what Zhan Nanxian desired most. On the other side, Wen Nuan was drawing diligently. She couldn't help but recall the wonderful times she had spent with Zhan Nanxian; they were so distant yet so familiar, unforgettable.

Wen Nuan felt cheerful and called Aunt Li to share her good mood, mentioning that even her insomnia had improved significantly. Aunt Li greatly encouraged Wen Nuan, hoping she would keep up the good work and maintain her good condition. Zhan Nanxian came to work in high spirits and specially brought pig buns for Wen Nuan. Zhan Nanxian even seemed embarrassed about it, much like a big boy in love, which made Wen Nuan laugh uncontrollably and feel sweet inside.

Ding Xiaodai happened to arrive at the company at this time; she immediately spotted the cute pig buns and unceremoniously picked one up and ate it. Although Wen Nuan was reluctant, she still let Xiaodai eat it. Zhan Nanxian saw Xiaodai eating the pig buns he bought, so he told her to eat her fill and then work hard, organizing a large amount of data.

Xiaodai was baffled and didn't understand how she had offended Zhan Nanxian, so she could only pitifully accept her fate. Ding Xiaodai not only ate the pig buns herself but also specifically shared them with Guan Ti. Ironically, Guan Ti generously offered some to Zhan Nanxian to share. Zhan Nanxian watched helplessly as the food he brought for Wen Nuan was divided, feeling both annoyed and amused.

Both Guan Ti and Xiaodai noticed that Zhan Nanxian was in an extremely bad mood today, but neither of them knew the real reason and thought it was because they were eating at work. Although Guo Ruqian knew everything Du Xintong had done, he still bought her breakfast every day. And he solemnly promised that he would be doubly good to Du Xintong.

Du Xintong was choked with sobs; she felt deeply guilty and blamed herself because her mistakes had implicated Guo Ruqian, causing him to lose his job, and now he had to take his resume to interview at small companies. Guo Ruqian smiled with magnanimous relief, doing everything he could to comfort Du Xintong. Wen Nuan met with Zhu Linlu; the two formally discussed the anonymous email incident.

They openly expressed their thoughts to each other, finally mending their past grievances and reaching a candid reconciliation. That evening, Ding Xiaodai and Guan Ti both had to work overtime. They ran into each other, and Guan Ti then asked Xiaodai to go to the movies and even helped her complete her overtime tasks. Xiaodai was very touched. Pan Weining was concerned about Yi Xin, so he came to find her again.

However, Yi Xin unequivocally stated that Zhan Nanxian was the only one in her heart. Pan Weining didn't insist; as long as Yi Xin was willing, he would be her good friend for life. Then, Pan Weining pulled Yi Xin to go singing. Yi Xin sang a sad song, and she couldn't help but recall her younger days, when she could only watch Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan being close from afar, while she was just an outsider. Yi Xin gradually shed tears. What difference was there between now and the past? Nanxian was still by Wen Nuan's side, and she, Yi Xin, would always be an outsider.

Episode 13 Recap

Yi Xin finished singing with tears streaming down her face, and her mood became low. Pan Weining suggested that Yi Xin confront Zhan Nanxian directly, as the saying goes, "Heaven helps those who help themselves." If one gets sad and disheartened every time something happens, how can problems be dealt with satisfactorily? So, Yi Xin prepared to take Pan Weining's advice and take the initiative. Wen Rou was working with Zhu Linlu.

Zhu Linlu was extremely narcissistic, constantly praising himself, which left Wen Rou not knowing whether to laugh or cry. When Wen Rou learned that Zhu Linlu and Wen Nuan had reconciled, she was also very happy. The two chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere was harmonious. However, just then, Zhu Linghong went to the finance department to cause trouble. Wen Rou stepped in to handle it.

Zhu Linghong was arrogant and deliberately picked a fight, clashing with Liu Rui, and even threatened to drive Liu Rui away. Wen Rou rushed forward, shielding Liu Rui behind her. She was sharp-tongued and even used Zhu Linlu as a shield, making Zhu Linghong slink away. Liu Rui couldn't help but give a thumbs-up, praising Wen Rou's actions as truly dashing! Wen Rou put on a stern face, scolding Liu Rui for being too impulsive just now.

Liu Rui smiled mischievously, saying that since he was Wen Rou's assistant, he couldn't help it, appearing like a lively big boy. Yi Xin came to Qianyu alone to see Zhan Nanxian. She frankly admitted that she and Du Xintong had conspired to frame Wen Nuan. Zhan Nanxian looked calm and was not surprised; in fact, he had been waiting for Yi Xin to confess voluntarily. Yi Xin was very moved.

She sincerely stated that when Wen Nuan left seven years ago, Zhan Nanxian was devastated, so she feared that Zhan Nanxian would be hurt by Wen Nuan again, which was why she teamed up with Du Xintong to set the trap. Zhan Nanxian listened quietly to these words. He decided to let the matter go and not pursue it further, but he also hoped this would be Yi Xin's last act of willfulness.

However, Zhan Nanxian did not know that Wen Nuan had accidentally witnessed this scene and overheard their conversation. Wen Nuan felt very upset seeing Zhan Nanxian being so lenient with Yi Xin. In the evening, Wen Nuan accompanied Zhan Nanxian to KTV to meet General Manager Cheng of Longshan Group. She was also absent-minded when she went home to change clothes, thinking that she was merely Zhan Nanxian's assistant, while Yi Xin was the one he truly cared about.

Wen Nuan meticulously dressed up and attended in formal attire, attracting General Manager Cheng's attention as soon as she appeared. She simply and deliberately clinked glasses with General Manager Cheng and drank to her heart's content, which made Zhan Nanxian, sitting nearby, feel very uncomfortable. Seeing Wen Nuan and General Manager Cheng chatting animatedly, Zhan Nanxian became furious. In a fit of anger, he simply sat far away, letting General Manager Cheng take liberties with Wen Nuan.

It was then that Wen Nuan panicked and quickly moved closer to Zhan Nanxian, whispering "Save me." Seeing Wen Nuan proactively leaning towards him, Zhan Nanxian then helped her out of the situation. Then, Zhan Nanxian requested the song "If There Was No You" and sang a duet with Wen Nuan. The lyrics were melancholic and tear-jerking, perfectly describing their feelings. Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan both teared up, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

When the song ended, Zhan Nanxian reached out to wipe the tears from Wen Nuan's face and, feigning ignorance, asked her why she was crying. Zhan Nanxian's gaze became deep and sad. In these seven years, he had listened to this song countless times, and each time his heart was almost broken. Zhan Nanxian could not suppress his emotions and lightly kissed Wen Nuan's lips. However, just then, Yi Xin called Nanxian, claiming that she was being monitored.

Zhan Nanxian hung up the phone, abandoned Wen Nuan without a word, and left alone. Wen Nuan was surprised and then felt infinitely lost. Zhan Nanxian rushed to Yi Xin's house and learned that a crazy fan had sent a teddy bear with a hidden camera inside, which had frightened Yi Xin. Zhan Nanxian had no choice but to stay and keep her company, watching her fall asleep.

Looking at Yi Xin, whose emotions were gradually stabilizing, he couldn't help but recall what happened seven years ago. At that time, Wen Nuan had left without saying goodbye, and Zhan Nanxian had been living a life of debauchery every day. Thanks to Yi Xin, who stayed by his side and helped him through his depressed period, Zhan Nanxian was now very good to Yi Xin.

Meanwhile, after Wen Nuan finalized the work contract with General Manager Cheng, she took a taxi home alone. She felt very lost in her heart, so much so that when Zhan Nanxian called, Wen Nuan did not answer. The next day, Yi Xin called her assistant. It turned out that she had already instructed her assistant to secretly take photos of Zhan Nanxian visiting her last night and to post them online to create a sensation.

Episode 14 Recap

Zhan Nanxian asked Wen Nuan why she didn't answer his call last night. Wen Nuan, expressionless, casually made an excuse. However, Zhan Nanxian immediately saw that Wen Nuan was jealous. He pulled Wen Nuan into his arms. Wen Nuan, flustered like a little rabbit, quickly broke free and ran away. Zhan Nanxian watched Wen Nuan's retreating figure triumphantly, unable to stop himself from dancing with joy.

Wen Nuan overheard her colleagues discussing in hushed tones at the company that Zhan Nanxian staying overnight at Yi Xin's home had become a trending topic. Her heart felt as if it had plummeted to the bottom, becoming exceptionally heavy. Meanwhile, Zhu Linlu also saw the news. He gnashed his teeth and muttered to himself, "Since Zhan Nanxian already has Yi Xin, why does he still come to provoke Wen Nuan?" The news spread quickly.

Wen Rou also saw the overwhelming number of photos online. Just as she was getting angry, Liu Rui came over to interrupt, asking Wen Rou what kind of food she liked. Wen Rou was taken aback. Liu Rui then explained that he was preparing in advance because he had a dinner with clients next week. Wen Rou became a bit impatient, but Liu Rui continued to chatter, asking about everything from Wen Rou's favorite music to her birthday party.

Just then, Zhu Linlu came to find Wen Rou, and Liu Rui finally left. Zhu Linlu chatted with Wen Rou. He knew very well that Wen Nuan had never been able to let go of Zhan Nanxian, so he had never dared to seriously confess his feelings. Wen Rou, with a serious expression, said, "Zhu Linlu, you gave up without even trying. Isn't that equivalent to being out of the game?

Moreover, Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian went through seven years of separation, and with Yi Xin meddling in between, it's impossible for them to reconcile. So, Zhu Linlu, you should strike while the iron is hot." On the other side, Guan Ti asked Ding Xiaodai to see a movie tomorrow. Xiaodai's girlish heart swelled with excitement. " A date, dinner, and a movie – isn't this the three-part harmony of dating?"

Ding Xiaodai's heart fluttered, wondering if Guan Ti would confess his feelings to her. Wen Rou and Zhu Linlu drove home from work. She called her sister, asking Wen Nuan what time she would finish work. Wen Nuan had a pile of tasks and had to work overtime. Wen Rou immediately lost her temper, saying, "Zhan Nanxian is causing scandals outside, yet he makes Wen Nuan work overtime? This is outrageous!"

Wen Nuan could only reply, "A boss is a boss, and an employee is an employee. It's truly helpless." Wen Rou couldn't do anything about her sister. The calmer Wen Nuan appeared on the surface, the more she cared inwardly. She had always been like this, keeping her feelings tightly to herself. Zhu Linlu also sighed. He wished so much that Wen Nuan could let go of the past, open her heart, and accept a new relationship.

Gao Fang came to Zhan Nanxian's house for a drink. He solemnly told Nanxian, "Everyone thinks Yi Xin and Nanxian are a match made in heaven. How are you going to explain things to Wen Nuan?" Zhan Nanxian actually had his own difficulties. A married wealthy businessman had once relentlessly pursued Yi Xin, causing her to bear the stigma of being a 'mistress.' Therefore, he had to divert public attention and not clarify any rumors. "

Moreover, when Zhan Nanxian was at his lowest point back then, it was Yi Xin who stayed by his side. Now that Yi Xin is in trouble, how can Nanxian just stand by and do nothing?" Gao Fang was worried, "The current situation is probably not that simple. With rumors flying everywhere, Wen Nuan must be feeling terrible." Zhan Nanxian pondered for a moment.

He was full of confidence, saying that his and Wen Nuan's feelings would not fade because of Yi Xin. At this moment, Wen Nuan finished her overtime and went home. She sat in the car, staring blankly out the window, her expression bewildered. Just then, Yi Xin suddenly called, asking Wen Nuan to meet her tomorrow to talk. Wen Nuan returned home, exhausted. Wen Rou couldn't help but ask her sister how she felt about today's news.

Although Wen Nuan was clearly sad inside, she deliberately put on a facade of nonchalance so as not to worry her sister. Only when Wen Nuan returned to her bedroom alone did she finally drop her pretense. She wept sadly, wondering if Nanxian truly had her in his heart. The next day, Wen Nuan met with Yi Xin. Yi Xin adopted the posture of a victor, boasting about Zhan Nanxian's feelings for her. Wen Nuan smiled faintly.

She didn't take Yi Xin's boasts seriously and even offered blessings to Yi Xin and Nanxian. With that, Wen Nuan stood up and left, returning to Qianyu. In the office, Ding Xiaodai was thrilled about her date with Guan Ti, while Wen Nuan's gaze was dull, and she was preoccupied with worries. After Guo Ruqian was fired from Qianyu, he was almost blacklisted by the industry. He sought jobs everywhere to no avail, seeing his future as bleak.

Thus, Du Xintong thought of Daizhong, a company that could rival Qianyu. She brazenly came to Wen Nuan, hoping Wen Nuan could speak to Zhu Linlu on her behalf and get Guo Ruqian a job at Daizhong. Du Xintong also swore solemnly that as long as Wen Nuan was willing to help, she could do anything, including testifying against Yi Xin. Wen Nuan was surprised.

She couldn't help with this, nor did she stoop to using such methods to deal with others. Wen Nuan left directly, and Du Xintong felt a sense of loss. To test his robot girlfriend data research, Guan Ti specifically took Ding Xiaodai to watch a horror movie to observe Xiaodai's reaction. The movie theater was empty, with just the two of them.

Ding Xiaodai, unaware of the reason, couldn't help but wildly guess, "Guan Ti isn't trying to trick me, is he?" When the movie showed a scary scene, Ding Xiaodai snuggled up to Guan Ti's shoulder, appearing very sweet. After the movie, the two also went for dessert. Guan Ti, lacking romantic sensitivity, asked Xiaodai about her feelings and reactions to the horror movie. Ding Xiaodai was confused and felt baffled.

Gao Fang told Zhan Nanxian that women often say one thing but mean another; they appear aloof on the surface but secretly hope the other person will coax them. Therefore, Zhan Nanxian should coax Wen Nuan instead of neglecting her. However, Zhan Nanxian didn't take Gao Fang's words seriously and even teased him, calling him a love guru. Yi Xin received a photo album from a fan. She appeared very nervous, clutching the album tightly in her hand, her body uncontrollably trembling. It was unclear why she was so scared.

Episode 15 Recap

Wen Nuan returned home after work, just as Zhu Linlu brought Wen Rou back. Wen Rou took the opportunity to play matchmaker, praising Zhu Linlu as a good Chinese boss, worthy of a lifetime commitment. Zhu Linlu was not modest at all; he simply came into the house as a guest and lingered, refusing to leave.

Seeing this, Wen Nuan planned to go upstairs to rest, but Wen Rou grabbed her sister, looking for a topic, and brought up someone asking Wen Nuan for help finding a job. Wen Nuan had to truthfully say that the person looking for a job was Guo Ruqian, who had been fired by Qianyu. Zhu Linlu was greatly surprised. " Isn't he the one who instigated the email leak?"

Wen Rou learned the whole story and also advised Wen Nuan not to bother with such a person. Wen Nuan regretfully stated that Guo Ruqian was also implicated, and he was indeed a talented person, but unfortunately, he was now blacklisted in the industry. Seeing Wen Nuan speak up for Guo Ruqian, Zhu Linlu, to please Wen Nuan, agreed to let Guo Ruqian work at Daizhong.

As the three chatted, they mentioned that the next day was Wen Rou's birthday, so they prepared to celebrate together. Thanks to Wen Nuan's help, Guo Ruqian received a call from Daizhong's HR department, telling him he could start working without an interview. Guo Ruqian and Du Xintong were so happy they danced with joy. After calming down, Du Xintong couldn't help but wonder, "Was this Wen Nuan's help?"

Zhu Linlu told Wen Rou that Guo Ruqian had already reported for duty. He seemed very honest and capable. After a period of probation, he could join the Alpha research project. As he spoke, Zhu Linlu also gave Wen Rou a birthday present. Wen Rou beamed with joy. Zhu Linlu then proudly displayed his attire. He was full of confidence that such a handsome and dashing appearance would surely attract Wen Nuan.

When Zhu Linlu left, he even took back the gift he had given Wen Rou. He wanted to wait until evening to present it to Wen Rou in front of Wen Nuan, so he could make a good impression. Zhan Nanxian, Gao Fang, and Guan Ti were working together when they suddenly learned that Guo Ruqian had gone to work at Daizhong. All three were surprised. Why would Daizhong accept the tarnished Guo Ruqian?

The perceptive Gao Fang sensed that a benefactor must be helping him from behind the scenes. Just then, Ding Xiaodai walked in, handed Zhan Nanxian a report, and told him that Wen Nuan had left work early because it was Wen Rou's birthday today. After getting off work, Wen Nuan bought a bouquet of fresh flowers. When she returned home, she found that Zhu Linlu had already decorated the house to be warm and romantic, clearly a standard birthday party.

The three happily sat at the table. Zhu Linlu and Wen Nuan each toasted Wen Rou, wishing her a happy birthday, and then together they tasted the steak Zhu Linlu had personally cooked. Just then, Wen Rou received a call from Liu Rui. Liu Rui said he had prepared a birthday gift and asked Wen Rou to meet him outdoors. To give Zhu Linlu and her sister some alone time, Wen Rou agreed to Liu Rui's request.

Wen Rou arrived at the agreed location. She was surprised to see Liu Rui had decorated the walkway into a shimmering stage. At this moment, he stood on the stage holding a guitar and sang loudly, attracting many passersby to stop and watch. When the song ended, Liu Rui handsomely and dominantly shouted "Happy Birthday!" to Wen Rou, who was standing below the stage.

Amidst the cheers of the passersby, Wen Rou slowly walked onto the stage and sang with Liu Rui. A radiant, flower-like smile bloomed on her face, and her singing echoed in the night, lingering for a long time. Wen Rou was late returning home. Wen Nuan and Zhu Linlu were eating birthday cake at home. The two were playfully messing around, smearing cream on each other. Wen Nuan accidentally fell onto Zhu Linlu.

Just as Wen Nuan was struggling to get up, she found that Zhan Nanxian had arrived outside the door at some point. He walked coldly into the room, carrying a gift, and sarcastically remarked that Wen Nuan and Zhu Linlu were really having a good time. Zhan Nanxian left in a fit of jealousy. Wen Nuan hurriedly chased after him to explain, but Zhan Nanxian wouldn't listen at all.

He sternly asked Wen Nuan why she was so joyful with Zhu Linlu, but cold as ice with him. " Was this a tactic of playing hard to get?" Wen Nuan never expected that she was such a person in Zhan Nanxian's eyes. She simply stopped explaining and turned to leave. Zhan Nanxian grabbed Wen Nuan's wrist.

He stared fixedly into Wen Nuan's eyes and finally voiced the question in his heart: "Why did Wen Nuan break up with me seven years ago?" Wen Nuan was unwilling to say more. Zhan Nanxian's tone was grave. " Seven years ago, I had personally seen Wen Nuan get into Zhu Linlu's car. And now, Wen Nuan even unreservedly introduced Guo Ruqian to work at Daizhong. Are Wen Nuan and Zhu Linlu truly so deeply devoted?"

After Zhan Nanxian finished speaking, he left without looking back. Wen Nuan was in tears, and Zhu Linlu felt very bad seeing Wen Nuan's sad appearance. Wen Rou smiled and praised Liu Rui, saying that this unique concert was truly one of a kind. Liu Rui confidently stated that although Wen Rou seemed conservative, passion burned within her bones. Then, Liu Rui enthusiastically talked about his observations of Wen Rou, his words intimate and ambiguous.

Wen Rou stood up to leave, but Liu Rui grabbed her wrist, and suddenly touched the scar left by a wrist-cutting incident. Liu Rui was stunned for a moment, then immediately returned to normal, smiling as he escorted Wen Rou home. After Zhan Nanxian left, Wen Nuan ate the cake in a daze. Zhu Linlu could see that Wen Nuan still cared for Zhan Nanxian in her heart.

He couldn't help but advise Wen Nuan not to wait for Zhan Nanxian anymore; seven years had passed, and neither Wen Nuan nor Zhan Nanxian were the people they once were. Wen Nuan didn't want to hear these words and just wanted to rest. Zhu Linlu could only leave reluctantly. He wished that one day, Wen Nuan could shed tears for him.

In fact, Wen Nuan also didn't know why things had come to this point between her and Zhan Nanxian, leaving only arguments, sadness, and misunderstanding. Liu Rui rode his cool motorcycle to take Wen Rou home. Wen Rou was a little scared and couldn't help but wrap her arms around Liu Rui's waist. Liu Rui looked back at Wen Rou and smiled warmly. Wen Rou returned home and saw her sister sleeping on the sofa.

She tiptoed over to cover her sister with a blanket, but unintentionally woke Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan sat up; she had been waiting for her sister to come home. Wen Rou was in a very good mood and enthusiastically talked about Liu Rui. When she was young, Wen Rou used to think that loving someone was about how much money they spent. Only now, she finally realized that genuine affection is especially rare.

Episode 16 Recap

Wen Rou, despite having a good impression of Liu Rui, was still unwilling to invest true feelings. Wen Nuan couldn't help but ask her sister if it was because of what happened back then that she harbored a knot in her heart. Wen Rou was unwilling to bring up the past, instead earnestly asking her sister, "You're busy with work and overtime all day, when will you start focusing on your personal life?"

Wen Rou's birthday wish was simple: she only hoped Wen Nuan could be happy and find true happiness soon. Wen Nuan could only nod, promising not to let her sister's wish fall through. The two sisters raised their glasses and drank, spending a wonderful evening together. On the other side, Zhan Nanxian stood quietly by the window. He repeatedly recalled the intimate scenes of Wen Nuan and Zhu Linlu, feeling exceptionally heavy-hearted.

Meanwhile, Wen Rou and Wen Nuan were already tipsy. Wen Rou looked up and saw an unfamiliar gift bag on the table. She couldn't help but wonder, "Who sent this gift?" Wen Nuan answered truthfully. Wen Rou keenly sensed that Zhu Linlu and Zhan Nanxian must have encountered each other again, causing Wen Nuan to be caught in the middle. Wen Rou couldn't help but ask her sister what was going on with her and Zhan Nanxian.

Wen Nuan's mood was very low. Wen Rou went on to speak for Zhu Linlu, stating that she believed her sister was very happy when she was with Zhu Linlu, but often cried when she was with Zhan Nanxian. Wen Nuan was exasperated. She seriously told her sister that there was no possibility between her and Zhu Linlu. Wen Rou then stopped interfering, saying that as long as Wen Nuan didn't run away again, she would respect her sister's wishes.

The next day, Wen Nuan and Ding Xiaodai went to work as usual, only to see Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin walk in intimately hand-in-hand. Yi Xin was even wearing Zhan Nanxian's suit. Wen Nuan felt jealous and upset, but could only pretend that nothing was wrong. Zhu Linlu convened a meeting of Dai Zhong's core members. At the meeting, he specifically called on the R&D department to broaden its thinking.

Zhu Linghong was very displeased, sarcastically remarking on Zhu Linlu spending a large sum to hire Guo Ruqian, who had been fired by Qianyu. Zhu Linlu didn't put Zhu Linghong in his eyes at all. He generously stated that a hero's origins don't matter, and as long as one has ability, Dai Zhong would accept them. Then, Zhu Linlu also officially announced that Guo Ruqian would join the core team of Dai Zhong's R&D department.

When Yi Xin left Zhan Nanxian's office, she had changed her clothes. Ding Xiaodai gossiped with Wen Nuan about the reason for Yi Xin changing clothes. Wen Nuan remained silent, but suddenly received a call from Zhan Nanxian. Zhan Nanxian assigned Wen Nuan a new work task. Wen Nuan accepted it calmly and also conveyed Wen Rou's gratitude. Zhan Nanxian had an unfamiliar expression, and Wen Nuan didn't know what else to say, so she could only turn and leave.

As Wen Nuan walked out the door, she accidentally dropped some documents. Gao Fang helped her pick them up and inadvertently saw that the client list in the documents consisted of key clients Dai Zhong was preparing to sign. Therefore, Gao Fang went to Zhan Nanxian to find out more. In fact, Gao Fang knew very well that everything Zhan Nanxian did was for Wen Nuan.

Ever since the Alpha project began, he had intentionally made an enemy of Dai Zhong. Zhan Nanxian had a deep gaze. In his view, after he and Wen Nuan started dating, he spoiled her outrageously, which is why she became increasingly willful. Gao Fang was also curious: why did Zhan Nanxian break up with Wen Nuan back then?

And Zhan Nanxian himself didn't understand why Wen Nuan had been so resolute back then, refusing to even give a reason for the breakup. Until one day, Zhan Nanxian saw Wen Nuan get into Zhu Linlu's car. It was from that day on that Zhan Nanxian secretly vowed to be stronger than Zhu Linlu and get back double what he had lost.

Gao Fang found this reason unbelievable; Wen Nuan didn't seem like someone who disliked the poor and loved the rich. Gao Fang also told Zhan Nanxian that Zhu Linlu had recently been recruiting extensively, hiring many talented individuals. Zhan Nanxian stated that Zhu Linlu taking in Guo Ruqian was not just to save face for Wen Nuan, but also for a greater ambition. This time, Zhan Nanxian decided to be ruthless towards Dai Zhong and launch a commercial war.

Wen Rou sent the R&D department's budget to Zhu Linghong, but Zhu Linghong was still angry about the Guo Ruqian matter and simply refused to sign it. Wen Rou went to Zhu Linlu completely baffled. Zhu Linlu explained that he had recently poached many technical staff, with the aim of gradually hollowing out Zhu Linghong's authority, which is why his temper was so bad. Wen Rou suddenly understood, and then brought up Zhan Nanxian visiting her home last night.

Zhu Linlu's curiosity was piqued. He asked Wen Rou, "If Zhan Nanxian and I were to fight, whose side would you take?" Wen Rou clearly understood that Zhu Linlu's "fight" referred to commercial scheming. She only hoped that no matter how Zhu Linlu and Zhan Nanxian competed, they wouldn't put Wen Nuan in the middle, making her face a dilemma. At the company, Liu Rui was very familiar with Wen Rou, even calling her by her full name.

Wen Rou was helpless and seriously told Liu Rui to return to his work and stop talking nonsense. Liu Rui couldn't help but sigh, "Women's mood changes are faster than turning pages in a book." Wen Rou returned to her office alone, but Liu Rui unexpectedly continued to send her incessant WeChat messages. Wen Rou felt as if her reason and emotions were almost splitting apart; she felt she was losing control.

Wen Rou even secretly observed Liu Rui through the crack in the door. She was in a dilemma: if Liu Rui was serious, she might truly fall for him, but what if she fell for him and he wasn't serious? What then? Yi Xin had dinner with Zhan Nanxian. It turned out that a crazy fan had been harassing Yi Xin, which was why Zhan Nanxian took her back to Qianyu to change clothes. Fortunately, this person had been caught.

Zhan Nanxian comforted Yi Xin, telling her she could live well from now on. Yi Xin was going to join a film crew in a few days to shoot a drama. Zhan Nanxian reminded her to take care of her health and be extra careful. It turned out that the investor for Yi Xin's new drama was Pan Weining. Zhan Nanxian was very wary of this person. He believed that Pan Weining was manipulating and using Yi Xin.

However, Yi Xin didn't take it seriously. Zhan Nanxian sneered, "Actually, the most dangerous people are not those who bare their fangs and claws, but those who are outwardly gentle and kind, the 'smiling tigers'." In the evening, Pan Weining came to see Yi Xin, concernedly asking about her fan harassment. Yi Xin, remembering Zhan Nanxian's words, maintained a distance from Pan Weining and drew a clear line, stating that she and Pan Weining were merely friends.

Pan Weining smiled, noting that Yi Xin had always been at his beck and call, which was very similar to how Zhan Nanxian treated her. Pan Weining tried hard to prove that he was the one who truly cared for Yi Xin, but she was completely unappreciative. After Pan Weining left, Yi Xin opened the door and went home. She didn't notice a man quietly watching her.

Yi Xin opened an old photo album, filled with pictures of her younger self with her parents. Yi Xin couldn't help but fall into a reverie, her memories filled with her father's roars, her mother's weeping, and her own helplessness. Yi Xin murmured to herself, "After all these years, why are you reappearing?"

Episode 17 Recap

Inside Qianyu, Zhan Nanxian arrived at work early and asked Wen Nuan about her work progress. Wen Nuan walked seriously up to Nanxian, explaining that the client situations still needed further follow-up and implementation, as the clients' reported needs differed greatly from the information she had. Zhan Nanxian's gaze became suspicious. Was Wen Nuan questioning her own analytical abilities, or did she want to hear the truth from the clients?

Wen Nuan smiled softly, saying she believed in her own analytical abilities. Zhan Nanxian earnestly hoped that Wen Nuan would be able to analyze problems more comprehensively and in-depth in the future. Ding Xiaodai prepared a loving bento box for Guan Ti, which he praised endlessly, the only drawback being that the dishes were too vegetarian. Ding Xiaodai was overjoyed and expressed her willingness to often make delicious bentos for Guan Ti.

Guan Ti waved his hands repeatedly, saying he couldn't possibly trouble Xiaodai so much. Xiaodai pouted, saying the office atmosphere had been really strange lately; Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian were both cold, which made Xiaodai feel very uncomfortable. Zhan Nanxian played basketball with Gao Fang and Guan Ti. Guan Ti curiously asked Nanxian why both he and Wen Nuan had been in a bad mood recently.

Zhan Nanxian refused to answer, coldly warning Guan Ti that if he had time to gossip, he should instead keep a close eye on the R&D department to prevent poaching. Guan Ti was greatly surprised, only then realizing that Zhu Linlu had originally intended to poach talent from Qianyu. Fortunately, Zhan Nanxian had been prepared, preventing any mishaps.

Guan Ti, however, was very confident in his own subordinates, stating that he had personally trained all of them, and if Zhu Linlu wanted to poach them, he was welcome to try! Yi Xin was filming a new drama. She vaguely felt someone was following her, making her uneasy. While chatting with her assistant about choosing clothes, Yi Xin unintentionally caught a glimpse of a man's back downstairs.

She suddenly felt he looked familiar, then immediately felt dizzy and unwell, which worried her assistant greatly. At that moment, the assistant also suddenly remembered that this man had also appeared on set earlier, looking very strange and sneaky, probably intending harm to Yi Xin. The assistant originally wanted to tell the company or Zhan Nanxian about this, but Yi Xin stopped her. She seemed to have unspoken difficulties. Zhu Linlu was working overtime at the company.

Wen Rou thoughtfully bought him a late-night snack. As they discussed Wen Nuan's recent situation, Wen Rou couldn't help but playfully chide him, asking why Zhu Linlu didn't personally ask Wen Nuan about her well-being if he was so worried. Wen Rou then had to tell Zhu Linlu that Wen Nuan had been sullen and quiet ever since her birthday. Zhu Linlu sighed, remarking that it seemed Zhan Nanxian could still influence Wen Nuan's emotions.

Therefore, Zhu Linlu decided to wait until the R&D department settled down before going to properly care for and comfort Wen Nuan. The next day, Zhu Linlu had breakfast with his parents. His father admonished Zhu Linlu to be forgiving towards his second uncle, while his mother was very concerned about her son's romantic status and asked Zhu Linlu to bring Wen Nuan home for dinner.

Zhu Linlu had to deflect, telling his parents not to worry about his love life. As the family of three was enjoying themselves, Zhu Linlu suddenly received a call from his subordinate: Qianyu had poached many clients from Daizhong, and this situation was likely very tricky! On the other side, Wen Nuan was busily meeting and negotiating work with clients according to the information provided by Zhan Nanxian.

She did not know that her hard work had actually resulted in poaching clients from Daizhong. In fact, Wen Nuan was also very puzzled: why did these clients all mention Daizhong when she negotiated with them? So, Wen Nuan expressed her doubts to Zhan Nanxian. Nanxian didn't tell the truth, merely stating that clients were just comparing offers. Although Wen Nuan was suspicious, she didn't say anything further.

At this time, Wen Rou complained to Zhu Linlu that Zhan Nanxian had been too ruthless this time, snatching so many clients from Daizhong all at once, and she wondered what methods he had used. Zhu Linlu gritted his teeth, saying Zhan Nanxian wouldn't always have the upper hand. That evening, Wen Rou returned home exhausted and continued to complain to her sister about Zhan Nanxian's actions.

Only then did Wen Nuan realize that the work Zhan Nanxian had instructed her to do was actually to poach Daizhong's clients! Zhan Nanxian came to visit Yi Xin on set. Yi Xin's assistant unintentionally saw that strange man again, so she told Nanxian about this frightening incident. Zhan Nanxian prepared to find someone to investigate thoroughly.

Ding Xiaodai brought Wen Nuan some homemade pastries and showed her a gossip headline, which was news about Zhan Nanxian visiting Yi Xin on set. Ding Xiaodai gushingly exclaimed that Yi Xin was truly the happiest woman in the world! Wen Nuan unhappily interrupted Xiaodai; her mood had plummeted to rock bottom. Just then, Zhan Nanxian finally came to work.

Wen Nuan aggressively went to confront him, questioning why Zhan Nanxian had deceived her and why he was poaching clients from Daizhong. Zhan Nanxian calmly replied that business was business, and there was no such thing as poaching. Wen Nuan clearly knew that Zhan Nanxian was retaliating against Zhu Linlu! Zhan Nanxian's gaze grew colder and colder; every instruction he issued had a commercial purpose, and it was merely fair competition.

Wen Nuan fearlessly looked directly into Nanxian's eyes and declared her decision to withdraw and not participate in this business game! Zhan Nanxian called out to Wen Nuan. He really wanted to know if Wen Nuan would still be so agitated if it weren't about poaching Daizhong's clients today. Wen Nuan remained silent.

Zhan Nanxian self-righteously stated that the capable would always rise to the top; Daizhong was a 'fat piece of meat,' and even if he didn't poach them, other companies wouldn't ignore it. Moreover, this ruthlessness and dominance were things Zhan Nanxian had learned from Wen Nuan seven years ago. Seven years ago, when Wen Nuan left without looking back, Zhan Nanxian pleaded desperately and humbled himself, but Wen Nuan remained unmoved and even got into Zhu Linlu's car.

This broke Nanxian's heart and made him rational, cold, and powerful. Even now, Zhan Nanxian still wanted to know why Wen Nuan had proposed breaking up back then. Wen Nuan feigned indifference, saying that relationships in youth were just like that – if you liked someone, you were together; if you didn't, you broke up, so why insist on an explanation? Zhan Nanxian sighed sadly. Ever since Wen Nuan left without a word, his life had plummeted to rock bottom.

Now, all these unforgettable experiences were being dismissed with a casual remark from Wen Nuan; how tragic an affair this was. Zhan Nanxian felt disheartened, and Wen Nuan offered no explanation, deepening the rift between them.

Episode 18 Recap

As night deepened, Wen Rou drove home after working overtime, while Liu Rui rode his motorcycle beside her. Wen Rou deliberately sped up, but Liu Rui always followed. Finally, the two stopped by the roadside. Liu Rui smiled and told Wen Rou that he was actually just passing by, which is why they "happened to meet." Wen Rou knew perfectly well that Liu Rui's home was not in this direction at all.

She stated unequivocally that the only relationship between her and Liu Rui could be that of a superior and a subordinate; nothing else was possible. After Wen Rou finished speaking, she turned to leave. Liu Rui reluctantly tried to keep her, asking, "When I accompanied you for your birthday a few days ago, we were clearly so happy. Why are you pushing me so far away now?"

Seeing that he wouldn't give up, Wen Rou took Liu Rui to a bar. She casually stated that every time she broke up with someone, she would come to this bar to drink her sorrows away. As she spoke, she opened a good bottle of wine. Wen Rou honestly told Liu Rui that she and her ex-boyfriend were colleagues, and their breakup was very unpleasant.

From then on, she wouldn't date colleagues anymore, let alone someone as young as Liu Rui. Wen Rou had lost confidence in her own relationships. She felt that every time she fell passionately in love, it always ended coldly and quietly. Liu Rui pointed out incisively that Wen Rou had never truly invested herself in a relationship because she was afraid of failure and making mistakes! Wen Rou didn't agree with Liu Rui's words.

She seemed to have already foreseen that if she dated Liu Rui, she would definitely not be happy. " So why insist?" Liu Rui was dumbfounded. " Wen Rou hasn't even tried, how can she know she won't be happy?" Wen Rou stubbornly held her ground, tilting her head back to drink a glass of wine. She still wanted to maintain an employer-employee relationship with Liu Rui.

Wen Rou stood up to leave, but Liu Rui pulled her into his arms and kissed her lips. The people in the bar started to cheer, and Wen Rou left, feeling both shy and annoyed. Zhu Linlu tried to win back clients, but it was to no avail. Wen Nuan came to find him and sincerely stated that she truly didn't know Qianyu was snatching Daizhong's clients; otherwise, she wouldn't have worked so hard to negotiate.

Zhu Linlu was very understanding, saying that's how business is, a constant competition. He hoped Wen Nuan wouldn't take it to heart. Seeing Zhu Linlu's relaxed demeanor, Wen Nuan also felt a sense of relief and offered to treat him to a meal. Zhu Linlu smiled slyly and joked that he was going to order some expensive dishes. Meanwhile, Zhan Nanxian was lost in thought at home, staring at a jigsaw puzzle.

The puzzle depicted a young boy and girl sitting back to back, bearing a strong resemblance to a young Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan. The next day, Wen Nuan unexpectedly submitted her resignation letter to Zhan Nanxian. Nanxian was surprised and also angry. He used Wen Nuan's failure to give advance notice as an excuse not to let her leave. Wen Nuan insisted on leaving. Zhan Nanxian's tone also became serious. " What does Wen Nuan think Qianyu is?

Come when you want, leave when you want. Not only are you entangled with Zhu Linlu, but you're also ambiguous with me. Now that you're tired of playing, do you just want to walk away?" Wen Nuan's tone was cold. " The outside world unanimously believes that Nanxian and Yi Xin are a couple. So what right do I have to be ambiguous with Zhan Nanxian?

Even if we take a step back, being ambiguous with anyone is my private matter." With that, Wen Nuan left without looking back. Zhan Nanxian was so angry that he threw away the resignation letter. Ding Xiaodai and Guan Ti ran into each other at a restaurant. Only then did Guan Ti learn that Wen Nuan was actually resigning! Xiaodai didn't want Wen Nuan to leave, so she asked Guan Ti to help plead for her.

At this moment, the mysterious man was still following Yi Xin. Her assistant was very worried and had no choice but to tell Yi Xin that he had already informed Zhan Nanxian about the matter. Yi Xin was very angry and quickly called Nanxian, telling him not to interfere. Zhan Nanxian was uneasy; after he finished work, he would go to visit Yi Xin. Zhan Nanxian played billiards distractedly with Gao Fang and Guan Ti.

The three of them talked about Wen Nuan's resignation. Guan Ti suggested that Nanxian explain things clearly, saying it was clearly Daizhong that was poaching people everywhere, which is why Qianyu quickly snatched clients. Gao Fang also said thankfully, "Thanks to Zhan Nanxian's early detection and grabbing some important clients, Qianyu and Daizhong were evenly matched, so they wouldn't fall behind." Wen Nuan returned home dispiritedly to paint, accidentally breaking a piece of porcelain. She stared blankly at the fragments.

They were like feelings; once shattered, they could never be fully restored. Wen Rou heard the commotion and went upstairs to check. Only then did she discover that Wen Nuan was secretly taking medication. Wen Rou was very surprised. Wen Nuan vaguely explained that she was only taking vitamins. The next day, after Wen Nuan left, Wen Rou quickly went upstairs to check. It turned out that Wen Nuan was not taking vitamins at all, but sleeping pills.

Zhu Linghong challenged Zhu Linlu at the meeting, questioning how he, as general manager, could allow Qianyu to repeatedly poach Daizhong's clients. He also sarcastically remarked that Zhu Linlu only took blows and should step aside. Zhu Linlu was neither anxious nor angry. He stated that he was more familiar with the company's business than Zhu Linghong and hoped that Zhu Linghong wouldn't be too arrogant before a winner was decided.

After the meeting, Zhu Linghong complained to his father, Zhu Yi, "Zhu Linlu's recent actions are too drastic; he's practically overhauling the R&D department!" Zhu Yi muttered to himself resentfully, "We absolutely cannot sit back and wait for death." Since Qianyu had not yet approved Wen Nuan's resignation, Wen Nuan temporarily continued to go to work. Gao Fang handed documents to Wen Nuan, but Wen Nuan kept declining.

Gao Fang felt helpless, knowing that Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian's issues ultimately had to be resolved by themselves; others couldn't interfere. Wen Rou worriedly told Zhu Linlu that Wen Nuan had been taking sleeping pills lately. Zhu Linlu had a headache about this. He came up with a plan, but it required Wen Rou's active cooperation. That evening, Zhu Linlu asked Wen Nuan to meet him and happily shared music with her, and took Wen Nuan running with him.

Wen Nuan returned home breathless from exercise. Wen Rou felt very relieved. " If my sister is tired from exercise, she'll sleep soundly until morning." Wen Rou also advised Wen Nuan that if she couldn't sleep, she should come talk to her. Wen Nuan couldn't help but laugh, "Sister, you're acting like an old person now." Wen Rou chattered on and on, then handed Wen Nuan a gym membership card.

Episode 19 Recap

Wen Nuan, holding her sister's gym card, began diligently running and exercising. Unexpectedly, she encountered Yi Xin at the gym. The moment the two women met, it was like a war without smoke. Yi Xin even proudly flaunted her relationship with Zhan Nanxian. Just then, a mysterious man who had been following Yi Xin suddenly appeared. Yi Xin's face changed drastically. She lied to Wen Nuan, claiming he was her fan, and then pulled the man away.

Yi Xin and the man walked to a secluded corner. The man was timid and hesitant, saying he merely wanted to visit Yi Xin. Unexpectedly, Yi Xin's gaze was unusually cold, and her thoughts drifted back many years. It turned out that this mysterious man was Yi Xin's father. Many years ago, her father became an alcoholic, tearing their once happy family apart, leaving Yi Xin and her mother to live a miserable life.

Therefore, Yi Xin utterly detested her father and was unwilling to acknowledge this familial bond. Recalling this, Yi Xin's eyes couldn't help but turn red. She questioned her father word by word, "Where were you when my mother and I depended on each other?" With that, Yi Xin pulled out a stack of RMB and roughly shoved it into her father's hand, hoping only that he would no longer pester her.

However, her father refused to accept it no matter what he said. In the struggle between father and daughter, Yi Xin accidentally fell, spraining both her ankle and arm. Wen Nuan discovered Yi Xin injured inside the club. Being kind-hearted, she couldn't bear to see others suffer, so she offered to accompany Yi Xin to the hospital. As the doctor bandaged Yi Xin, Zhan Nanxian rushed over in a hurry.

He ran to Yi Xin's side with an anxious expression, not even glancing at Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan felt very uncomfortable. Just then, Zhu Linlu called, so Wen Nuan sent him her location, and the two left together. Zhan Nanxian stared blankly as Zhu Linlu affectionately put his arm around Wen Nuan's shoulder, feeling a bitter taste in his heart. He then turned to ask Yi Xin if she had clearly seen the mysterious man's face.

Yi Xin smiled nonchalantly, saying she hadn't seen him clearly. Wen Nuan could tell that Zhu Linlu had intentionally "shown off their affection" in front of Zhan Nanxian. She spoke up to dissuade Zhu Linlu from his behavior. Zhu Linlu immediately changed the subject, hoping Wen Nuan would visit his parents. Wen Nuan happened to be free these few days, so she readily agreed. At this moment, Yi Xin was leaning against Zhan Nanxian's shoulder.

She hugged Zhan Nanxian's arm, acting like a delicate bird clinging to him, not letting him leave. Bored, Zhan Nanxian casually picked up an old photo album from the table. Just as he was about to open it, Yi Xin quickly snatched it away, falsely claiming it was a gift from a fan. Zhan Nanxian didn't think much of it and left after a moment.

Yi Xin, however, remained uneasy, fearing that Zhan Nanxian would discover she had such a disreputable father, and even more afraid that the outside world would know her publicly disclosed family background was fabricated. That night, Wen Nuan was wide awake, struggling in an emotional whirlpool.

Zhan Nanxian was also the same; after bidding farewell to Yi Xin, he drove to the entrance of the Wen family home, silently stopping and gazing at the light in Wen Nuan's room, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts. The next day, Zhan Nanxian proactively thanked Wen Nuan for taking Yi Xin to the hospital. Wen Nuan's attitude was cold, saying anyone would have done the same. Then, Wen Nuan arranged the follow-up work one by one.

She insisted on resigning and brought the stone seal Zhan Nanxian had once given her, preparing to return it. Zhan Nanxian was completely enraged by Wen Nuan's actions. He had originally planned to give Dai Zhong a break, but since Wen Nuan was determined to leave, Zhan Nanxian showed no mercy. He furiously declared that even if Zhu Linlu and Wen Rou worked overtime with all their might, it would be futile!

Faced with Zhan Nanxian's arrogance, Wen Nuan still did not bow down or soften, instead leaving Zhan Nanxian's office without looking back. In fact, this stone seal held great significance for Zhan Nanxian. Seven years ago, he had painstakingly made this gift, engraving "Warm String" on it, incorporating both their names. Now, the seal lay quietly on Zhan Nanxian's desk, piercing his heart.

Gao Fang came to talk with Zhan Nanxian, and he couldn't help but remind his friend that the media always captured intimate photos of Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin, which inevitably made Wen Nuan uncomfortable. Zhan Nanxian, however, had a clear conscience, as he had never officially acknowledged his relationship with Yi Xin. Moreover, Zhan Nanxian misunderstood Wen Nuan, believing that in her eyes, he was just a despicable businessman. Ding Xiaodai and Guan Ti were chatting.

She was very unwilling for Wen Nuan to resign, wondering how she would manage if a fierce CEO assistant took over in the future. Guan Ti vowed he would always be on Ding Xiaodai's side, even calling his relationship with Ding Xiaodai a rare friendship. Ding Xiaodai thought Guan Ti was too shy to express his love, using friendship as a cover. Guo Ruqian encountered difficulties while working at Dai Zhong.

Zhu Linlu expressed strong support, but was questioned by Zhu Linghong. Zhu Linghong believed Zhu Linlu was trying to win people's hearts, but Zhu Linlu paid no attention to him. Instead, he enthusiastically called Wen Nuan, preparing to treat her to a big meal. Wen Nuan initially wanted to decline, but Zhu Linlu told her that his parents had strongly invited her. Wen Nuan had no choice but to gladly agree.

Wen Rou was making coffee at the company when Liu Rui considerately came over to ask about her well-being, but he was met with Wen Rou's cold stare. However, by coincidence, Wen Rou and Liu Rui's phone ringtones were the same children's song, which left Wen Rou not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Episode 20 Recap

Wen Rou sat in the office with a stern face. She murmured to herself, "How can it be exactly the same as Liu Rui's phone ringtone?" Wen Rou subconsciously wanted to quickly change her ringtone when Zhu Linlu suddenly walked in. He had already seen Liu Rui and Wen Rou's awkward situation just now, and couldn't help but joke with Wen Rou.

Wen Rou had no choice but to honestly pour out her troubles, saying she really didn't know what to do about Liu Rui now. Zhu Linlu grinned mischievously, telling Wen Rou to show her domineering spirit. He also proudly announced that he had successfully invited Wen Nuan to dinner at his home, hoping to foster their relationship. Before leaving, Zhu Linlu specifically reminded Wen Rou not to be constrained by past events and to bravely pursue new happiness.

Wen Nuan arrived at Zhu Linlu's home. Zhu's mother affectionately held Wen Nuan's arm, while Zhu's father urged her to eat. The whole family was incredibly warm towards Wen Nuan. In this cozy family atmosphere, a long-lost smile appeared on Wen Nuan's face. She couldn't help but think that Zhu Linlu was truly fortunate to have such a happy family. On the other side, Zhan Nanxian was having dinner with Gao Fang and Guan Ti.

Guan Ti brought up Wen Nuan's resignation, but Zhan Nanxian changed the subject, asking Guan Ti if he was dating Xiao Dai. Guan Ti hurriedly denied it, stating that Ding Xiaodai was merely the best template for his robotic girlfriend research, so how could there be talk of dating? Gao Fang also hinted that if Guan Ti didn't like Xiao Dai, he shouldn't provoke her. Guan Ti seemed like a blockhead.

In his view, Ding Xiaodai was a very simple girl who always liked to smile foolishly at him, but he was only doing it for research and had never considered romantic feelings. Both Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Ding Xiaodai had probably already taken Guan Ti as her boyfriend. The two advised Guan Ti that if he truly didn't like Xiao Dai, he shouldn't give her hope.

Wen Nuan visited Zhu Linlu's room at the Zhu family home and discovered a thick stack of plane tickets. Zhu's mother smiled and told Wen Nuan that Zhu Linlu was always overjoyed whenever he went to the UK, and he specifically went to see Wen Nuan, even if it was only for two days, he had no regrets.

Wen Nuan suddenly realized that Zhu Linlu always said he was visiting her on a business trip, but it turns out everything was intentional! Zhu's mother continued to chatter, saying that when Wen Nuan first went to the UK, Zhu Linlu resolutely put everything aside to specially take care of Wen Nuan, so his feelings for Wen Nuan were sincere. Zhu's mother candidly stated that she hoped Wen Nuan would become a part of the Zhu family.

However, Wen Nuan did not intend to. As Wen Nuan was about to tactfully refuse Zhu's mother, Zhu Linlu suddenly appeared to interrupt. He feigned nonchalance to change the subject, but his heart was exceptionally heavy. Zhu Linlu knew full well that his presence was not in Wen Nuan's future. That evening, Zhu Linlu walked Wen Nuan home. He semi-jokingly told Wen Nuan that his parents were always willing to welcome her into their family.

Wen Nuan couldn't bear to see Linlu sacrifice for her anymore and wanted to draw a clear line. However, before Wen Nuan could speak, Wen Rou opened the door and walked out, forcing Wen Nuan to swallow her words. The sisters returned home. Wen Rou nagged her sister to accept Zhu Linlu. Wen Nuan was a little impatient and solemnly told her sister that she had already resigned from Zhan Nanxian's company.

Although Wen Rou didn't know the real reason for her sister's resignation, she still expressed her support. On the other side, Zhan Nanxian was taking care of his pet turtle. He murmured to himself, "You ignore me, but do you think you can escape this fish tank?" Zhan Nanxian's tone was gentle; rather than talking to his pet, it was more like he was speaking these words to Wen Nuan. The next day, Guan Ti came to find Zhan Nanxian.

As soon as Ding Xiaodai saw Guan Ti, she excitedly stood up and greeted him warmly. Guan Ti was so afraid of "provoking" the girl that he didn't even dare to greet her, running away in a few steps, leaving Ding Xiaodai confused and very disappointed. Yi Xin's father, ever since meeting Wen Nuan once, specifically came to Qianyuan to look for Wen Nuan. He revealed his identity, hoping Wen Nuan would help convey a message to Yi Xin.

Wen Nuan tried hard to recall and then remembered that she had seen Yi Xin's father during her university days, when he had endlessly pestered Yi Xin and shamelessly demanded money. Therefore, Wen Nuan had no good feelings for Yi Xin's father and rejected his request. During Yi Xin's filming, Pan Weining, as an investor, was also on set. However, he ignored Yi Xin, and there seemed to be an invisible barrier between them.

At this time, a group of fans came to visit the set, and Yi Xin's father was among them, making Yi Xin very nervous. She was very worried about how Zhan Nanxian would view her family background once he knew the truth. Ding Xiaodai came to the R&D department to look for Guan Ti. Guan Ti had tried every possible way to avoid her, but was still caught red-handed by Xiao Dai.

Ding Xiaodai was so wronged that she burst into tears, asking Guan Ti why he was avoiding her. Guan Ti spoke incoherently, struggling to explain the relationship between himself and Xiao Dai, then left in a hurry. Xiao Dai didn't understand what Guan Ti meant, only feeling bewildered. Yi Xin's father came to find Wen Nuan again. This time, he presented his medical diagnosis, which stated "late-stage cancer."

Yi Xin's father hoped Wen Nuan could relay this to Yi Xin, as he simply wanted to sincerely apologize to his daughter. Given the urgency of life and death, Wen Nuan agreed to Yi Xin's father's request, but Wen Nuan couldn't guarantee whether Yi Xin would be willing to meet him. Wen Nuan returned home and immediately called Yi Xin. However, Yi Xin was very emotional and adamantly refused to see her father.

Seeing her stubbornness, Wen Nuan had no choice but to give up. Yi Xin put down the phone and fell into painful memories again. In her youth, her father not only drank heavily but also gambled compulsively. Once he got drunk and became abusive, she and her mother could only suffer in silence. Therefore, Yi Xin could never forgive her father's actions.

Soon, Zhan Nanxian, through his investigation, also learned the true identity of the mysterious man and knew that he had late-stage cancer and had met with Wen Nuan. While surprised, Zhan Nanxian instructed his subordinates not to reveal this matter to outsiders.

Episode 21 Recap

Zhan Nanxian called Wen Nuan to his office and directly asked if Yi Xin's father had contacted Wen Nuan, and how Wen Nuan had responded. Seeing Nanxian so serious, Wen Nuan truthfully recounted the entire story. Zhan Nanxian looked helpless; the outside world believed Yi Xin's father lived overseas. Now, regardless of the truth, he only hoped Wen Nuan could keep this secret. Wen Nuan pondered for a few seconds, then nodded solemnly, agreeing to Nanxian's request.

On the other side, Yi Xin wore sunglasses and secretly went to the hospital, wanting to find out which ward her father was in. However, she didn't realize someone had been secretly following her. Yi Xin quietly approached her father's bedside. Her father was naturally very happy to see his daughter and also felt guilty for the terrible things he had done in the past. Knowing his life wouldn't be long, he sincerely apologized to Yi Xin.

Yi Xin turned away to wipe her tears. Her mother was no longer alive, what good was this belated apology? Moreover, when her mother was seriously ill back then, her father only knew how to drink and gamble; otherwise, her mother wouldn't have passed away so early. Yi Xin composed herself and clearly told her father that she had publicly stated her parents worked overseas, hoping for his understanding.

Surprisingly, Yi Xin's father didn't make things difficult for his daughter but supported her decision. Tears streamed down his face; he only wanted his daughter's forgiveness. Blood is thicker than water, and Yi Xin couldn't bear it. She held her father's aged hand and said she had forgiven him, and would do her best to treat his illness. Yi Xin walked out of the hospital, surprised to find herself surrounded by reporters.

The reporters chattered noisily, questioning whether Yi Xin had fabricated her background to deceive everyone. Yi Xin was unable to defend herself and was in a very embarrassing situation. Zhan Nanxian learned of the matter from the news and rushed to the scene, decisively taking Yi Xin away. That night, Yi Xin finally told Zhan Nanxian the truth. She had deliberately concealed her background to package a perfect lie.

Zhan Nanxian didn't want to put any more pressure on Yi Xin. He was willing to handle the media issue and encouraged Yi Xin to pull herself together and bravely face the storm. Yi Xin gradually choked up, recalling the tumultuous past.

In fact, she chose to lie not out of vanity, but out of inferiority, afraid that others would look at her with colored glasses, afraid that she would become the daughter of an unbearable drunkard, and also afraid that Zhan Nanxian would despise her. Now, the outside world thought she despised her father as a burden and had abandoned him. What should she do? Zhan Nanxian gently wiped away Yi Xin's tears.

He understood Yi Xin's thoughts and believed she wouldn't abandon her father. Yi Xin was very puzzled as to how the media knew her father was hospitalized and how they coincidentally "besieged" her at the hospital entrance. Zhan Nanxian sternly asked Yi Xin, "Who knew you would go to the hospital?" Yi Xin slowly replied, "Only Wen Nuan knew about it." Nanxian resolutely stated, "Wen Nuan is not that kind of person."

After saying that, he comforted Yi Xin to be more open-minded and get some good sleep. When Zhan Nanxian left Yi Xin's house, the media were still stubbornly waiting. Nanxian then instructed his subordinates to disperse the media. At this moment, Pan Weining was also sitting in his car, silently waiting outside Yi Xin's door. He was eager to see Yi Xin fall from her goddess pedestal into the dirt, so he could prove his unwavering devotion to her.

The next day, Yi Xin woke up to find her doorstep very quiet, with no one surrounding it. She knew perfectly well that Zhan Nanxian had arranged all of this. Yi Xin was very relieved. She didn't care how others judged her; as long as Nanxian could stand firmly by her side, it was all worth it. Yi Xin pulled herself together and continued filming.

However, everyone on the set scoffed at her and gossiped privately about Yi Xin's family affairs. Her assistant Lele stood up for her, but Yi Xin simply pretended not to hear. Just then, another actress, Li Fan, deliberately came to pick a fight. She not only changed the announcement without authorization but also intentionally instigated the director to move up the scene where Yi Xin abandons her biological parents.

Although Yi Xin was angry, she maintained a calm and composed demeanor on the surface, completely disregarding the arrogant Li Fan. Yi Xin walked out of the dressing room, and Zhan Nanxian happened to call. Assistant Lele couldn't bear to see Yi Xin suffer injustice and spoke up, asking Nanxian to pick up Yi Xin. However, Yi Xin insisted on facing the controversy and enduring the hardships herself, unwilling to trouble Zhan Nanxian.

Zhan Nanxian hung up the phone, still very worried, and prepared to go visit Yi Xin. Just then, Guan Ti came to deliver documents. Zhan Nanxian pushed all the materials to Wen Nuan to handle. Seeing Nanxian so concerned about Yi Xin, Wen Nuan couldn't help but get angry. She angrily rushed to Nanxian, using resignation as an excuse, claiming she was not suitable to review important documents. Zhan Nanxian remained expressionless.

He hadn't yet accepted Wen Nuan's resignation, so Wen Nuan was still an employee of Qianyu and had an obligation to continue working. Wen Nuan couldn't argue with Nanxian and could only angrily take the documents from Guan Ti. During filming, Yi Xin was subjected to Li Fan's personal vendetta disguised as official business. Li Fan maliciously botched the scene, endlessly splashing water on Yi Xin. Water droplets hung on Yi Xin's face.

She clearly knew Li Fan's malicious intent but still maintained a smile. To make the dramatic effect better and more realistic, Yi Xin even proactively suggested to the director that they change the water-splashing scene to a slap. As soon as she said this, the director and others were surprised. Li Fan, however, looked triumphant and then harshly slapped Yi Xin. Yi Xin's emotions burst forth, and she finished the scene in one go, earning the director's approval.

As soon as the scene was filmed, Zhan Nanxian rushed to the set, saying he wanted to treat everyone to a meal. The director greeted him with a smile, but Zhan Nanxian suddenly changed his tone, blaming the director for not arbitrarily changing the announcement. Li Fan stood nearby, her head bowed, not daring to breathe. Nanxian then took Yi Xin and strode away.

Episode 22 Recap

One wave had not settled when another rose. In the hospital, nurses whispered about Yi Xin's news, slandering her by claiming she cruelly abandoned her family because she disliked her father's lack of progress. When Yi Xin's father heard these words, he stepped forward to defend his daughter, also pleading with everyone not to wrong Yi Xin. But surprisingly, people secretly sent by Pan Weining intentionally filmed this video and used it to make a big deal.

Soon, this video was uploaded online. Yi Xin mistakenly thought her father was holding her back and was so angry her face turned pale. Zhan Nanxian comforted and advised Yi Xin, suggesting it would be better to reveal the truth to the public. Yi Xin was very troubled; it wasn't that she didn't want to tell the truth, but she feared the public would question her motives and accuse her of putting on a show.

Zhan Nanxian tirelessly consoled Yi Xin, saying that instead of struggling in pain, it would be better to let everyone know that Yi Xin was not a perfect idol. So, Yi Xin followed Zhan Nanxian's advice. She invited the media to a press conference and frankly spoke about the rumors regarding her background.

When reporters asked questions, Yi Xin honestly admitted in public that her parents did not live overseas, and she grew up in poverty, her father was an alcoholic, and her mother passed away early. All along, what she had most wanted was a warm family with both parents.

Yi Xin also sincerely stated that she indeed did not want to acknowledge her father at first, but her father was seriously ill, and blood is thicker than water; she couldn't abandon her family ties, which is why she appeared at the hospital. After speaking, Yi Xin stood up and bowed to apologize to everyone for concealing her background. Unexpectedly, the media applauded warmly because of Yi Xin's honesty, and unanimously forgave her.

Zhan Nanxian stood aside, smiling with relief, and left the scene with Yi Xin. At this moment, the Wen sisters were also watching the press conference in front of the TV. Seeing Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin's intimate appearance, Wen Rou angrily turned off the TV. Wen Nuan felt unhappy inside, but pretended as if nothing was wrong, preparing to go to the gym to exercise.

Wen Rou was worried about her younger sister, so she had no choice but to ask Zhu Linlu for help, hoping he would cheer Wen Nuan up. When Zhu Linlu found Wen Nuan, she was staring blankly by the river. He saw Wen Nuan leaning lonely against the railing, burying her face in her arms. She looked so helpless and lost, it was heartbreaking.

Zhu Linlu didn't approach her, but instead pretended to be casual and called Wen Nuan, arranging to meet her at the gym later. Wen Nuan was absent-minded and didn't notice Zhu Linlu nearby. Wen Nuan returned to the gym, and Zhu Linlu pretended to drop by for a workout. The two ran and lifted dumbbells together, and guided by Zhu Linlu, Wen Nuan finally showed a sweet smile.

Zhu Linlu looked at Wen Nuan, and couldn't help but think that everything he did was worth it if it could make Wen Nuan smile. The next day, Wen Nuan went to work as usual, but she heard her colleagues discussing her and looking at her with strange eyes. Wen Nuan arrived at the office, bewildered. Only then did she learn from Ding Xiaodai that her past relationship with Zhan Nanxian had been exposed.

Rumors on the internet also claimed that Wen Nuan had left Zhan Nanxian because she disdained poverty and loved wealth. Now that Zhan Nanxian's career was successful, Wen Nuan rushed back to snatch the man from Yi Xin, and that she deliberately exposed Yi Xin's background to tarnish Yi Xin's reputation. Ding Xiaodai didn't believe Wen Nuan was such a person; however, the internet was buzzing with discussions, and Wen Nuan couldn't defend herself.

Wen Nuan felt she had done nothing wrong and was not afraid of outside rumors, so she went out for lunch with Ding Xiaodai. Unexpectedly, Yi Xin's father believed the rumors and rushed to the company to scold Wen Nuan for having malicious intentions. Wen Nuan looked innocent and tried her best to explain, but Yi Xin's father was relentless. At the crucial moment, Wen Rou and Zhan Nanxian arrived together.

Wen Rou, eager to protect her sister, immediately started arguing with Yi Xin's father. Seeing the situation escalate, Zhan Nanxian spoke up to stop the emotionally out-of-control Wen Rou. He led them out of the hall and back to the upstairs office. Soon, Yi Xin also rushed over after hearing the news. On the surface, she apologized to Wen Nuan, but in reality, she accused Wen Nuan of making too much of a fuss.

Wen Rou, naturally unable to tolerate her sister being bullied, couldn't help but stand up and bicker with Yi Xin. Zhan Nanxian saw the women chattering endlessly, so he had to step forward and declare that he would investigate the series of recent events and uncover the truth. In the evening, Wen Nuan paced back and forth in her room. Recalling everything that happened during the day, she couldn't help but feel upset.

Just then, Wen Rou came to visit her sister and apologized for her impulsive behavior at Qianyu. Wen Nuan smiled faintly, saying, how could she be angry when she was wronged and a loving family member stood up for her? Wen Nuan, instead, wanted to apologize to her sister, saying she shouldn't have been away for so many years.

The sisters chatted, and Wen Nuan tried hard to put on a strong front, but Wen Rou could still see that her sister was not happy at all, merely pretending so that Wen Rou wouldn't worry. Tears welled up in Wen Rou's eyes, and she sincerely confessed that if it weren't for her, Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian would have found happiness long ago. Wen Nuan also couldn't help but tear up.

She didn't blame her sister, as everyone has the right to pursue happiness. Instead, she blamed herself for not being mature enough, which led to an improper way of handling problems back then. Wen Rou cried uncontrollably, saying that for the past seven years, she had always hoped for her sister to come home, and now that Wen Nuan was finally back, she felt extremely happy. Wen Nuan held her sister's hand, saying she wouldn't blame her at all.

At this moment, the two sisters had completely cleared everything up, and there were no longer any barriers between them. Wen Nuan only hoped that her sister would treat every relationship seriously in the future and not punish herself with the past. Wen Rou readily agreed, and she also advised her sister not to close off her heart, but to live happily.

Episode 23 Recap

Yi Xin came to the hospital to visit her father, instructing him to get good treatment and not worry about anything else. Her father was full of guilt, regretting that he had impulsively gone to confront Wen Nuan. Yi Xin did not blame her father, but just told him not to interfere anymore, otherwise Zhan Nanxian would be unhappy. For his daughter's sake, Yi Xin's father naturally agreed wholeheartedly.

Chi Bika came to Zhan Nanxian, asking if a new round of CEO assistant selection should be launched since Wen Nuan had already resigned. Zhan Nanxian looked up and answered firmly, "No need." Chi Bika understood and turned to leave. Guan Ti asked Xiaodai to meet on the company rooftop. Xiaodai was overjoyed, thinking she was about to receive a confession from Guan Ti.

To her surprise, Guan Ti enthusiastically demonstrated a robot girlfriend software, and this robot was created based on Ding Xiaodai as the prototype, named "Xiaodai No. 1." Guan Ti was full of confidence about this, saying that although it was just a model, physical robots would definitely be produced in the future. Regardless, he sincerely thanked Xiaodai. Ding Xiaodai's eyes welled up with tears.

She suddenly realized that Guan Ti's meticulous care and warm greetings were all for building a database for the robot, and now that the research was over, Guan Ti had "withdrawn" all his affection. Xiaodai was greatly heartbroken, found an excuse to leave the rooftop, feeling incredibly lost. That night, Wen Nuan dreamt of her past with Zhan Nanxian. In her dream, she was in tears, muttering sad things.

Wen Rou gently pushed open the door and found her sister having a nightmare. She felt very distressed but helpless. Wen Rou blamed herself, believing she had brought pain to Wen Nuan. Realizing that the one who tied the bell must untie it, Wen Rou arranged to meet Zhan Nanxian. She frankly told Zhan Nanxian that when Wen Nuan proposed to break up back then, it wasn't because she fell for Zhu Linlu, but for other reasons.

It turned out that seven years ago, Wen Rou also uncontrollably fell in love with her sister's boyfriend, Zhan Nanxian. She was deeply tormented by her feelings and couldn't help but get completely drunk in broad daylight. Under the influence of alcohol, she boldly confessed her feelings to Zhan Nanxian. Unfortunately, Wen Nuan happened to witness this scene, and a rift formed between the two sisters.

Wen Nuan was in a dilemma, so she simply proposed to break up and left. After listening to Wen Rou's narration, Zhan Nanxian was very calm. He had also had such suspicions, but what Zhan Nanxian didn't understand was why Wen Nuan wouldn't even listen to a single explanation and just left for seven years. Wen Rou quickly defended her sister, saying that Wen Nuan had not been happy these past seven years.

Now, Wen Rou only hoped that Zhan Nanxian would not reopen Wen Nuan's wounds, let alone bring up the matter of Wen Nuan's father's death. Zhan Nanxian returned home with mixed feelings, determined that this time he would absolutely not let Wen Nuan escape again. Yi Xin called Zhan Nanxian to invite him to her home. She even specially prepared delicious dishes herself.

At the dinner table, Yi Xin expressed her gratitude for Zhan Nanxian's various help and also made a request: her father was a dying man, and his only wish was to see her happy, so Yi Xin hoped Zhan Nanxian could fulfill her father's wish. This time, Zhan Nanxian decisively refused, stating that for him, Wen Nuan had always been in his heart. Yi Xin burst into tears. Even after so many years, she still couldn't win Zhan Nanxian's heart.

It seemed that what was fake would always be fake, and her dream should wake up. The next day, Yi Xin was spaced out at home, lamenting how ridiculous self-deception was. Just then, her assistant brought good news: netizens were now overwhelmingly supporting Yi Xin, and even Hollywood had extended an olive branch to her. However, Yi Xin was in no mood to deal with these matters.

She couldn't help but ask her assistant, "Who posted those online about me, Zhan Nanxian, and Wen Nuan?" The assistant stammered and finally told the truth: she had analyzed and guessed that Yi Xin and Wen Nuan had a close relationship, then told the agency, which then published the posts. Yi Xin was furious, saying that the company's actions would only make Zhan Nanxian feel more sympathy for Wen Nuan, and she and Zhan Nanxian would only drift further apart.

The assistant, however, continued to argue, "If we didn't use Wen Nuan to divert public attention and put Yi Xin in a vulnerable position, how could Yi Xin quickly clear her name?" Now, Yi Xin was unable to turn the tide and could only warn her assistant not to interfere in her life. Just then, Zhan Nanxian's mother called Yi Xin, angrily asking how Wen Nuan could be back with Zhan Nanxian. Yi Xin deliberately put on a pitiful act.

Zhan Nanxian's mother favored Yi Xin and was prejudiced against Wen Nuan. As a result, she decided to return to China soon to check on her son's relationship status. That evening, Yi Xin came to find Wen Nuan, sighing meaningfully that Wen Nuan had always been able to get everything effortlessly, while she herself could only stand by and watch. Therefore, she once dreamed so much of becoming someone like Wen Nuan.

Wen Nuan stared into Yi Xin's eyes, asking, "Is it for this reason that you painstakingly tried to snatch Zhan Nanxian?" Yi Xin's emotions gradually intensified. " Wen Nuan was the one who voluntarily gave up Zhan Nanxian back then. Even if I was Wen Nuan's good friend, can't I fight for the love I want?" Wen Nuan no longer tolerated it.

She brought up the events of seven years ago, saying that when she had just broken up with Zhan Nanxian and was still hesitating, Yi Xin immediately entangled herself with Zhan Nanxian and even went to him pretending to be wronged, which made Wen Nuan very sad. Yi Xin refused to be outdone. She lied, claiming that she was about to marry Zhan Nanxian and hoped Wen Nuan would withdraw. This time, Yi Xin would not let go easily.

She wanted to see who between her and Wen Nuan could last until the end. Gao Fang and Guan Ti went to find Professor Wang, who had resigned from Alpha. Unexpectedly, they were seen by people sent by Zhu Linlu. Zhu Linlu secretly gloated, believing Zhan Nanxian had finally exposed his true colors. On the other side, after Gao Fang and Guan Ti came out of Zhan Nanxian's office, they noticed Xiaodai looked very upset.

Guan Ti knew the reason and couldn't help but apologize to Xiaodai. Xiaodai looked indifferent and refused to acknowledge Guan Ti. She couldn't get over the fact that Guan Ti had only approached her to make a robot. Zhu Linlu ordered people to investigate records of secret dealings between Professor Wang and Qianyu, and also brought in several lawyers. He was preparing to prolong the battle and confront Zhan Nanxian.

Wen Rou noticed that Zhu Linlu was still investigating Professor Wang's matter, and she was well aware of the seriousness of the situation. Zhu Linlu no longer concealed anything, frankly stating that before he acquired Alpha, Qianyu indeed had dealings with Professor Wang. However, whether they secretly colluded in transactions was still unknown. Zhu Linlu could only guarantee that he would absolutely not wrongly accuse Zhan Nanxian because of this matter.

Wen Rou was only worried that if Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu went to court, Wen Nuan would likely be in a very difficult position and consequently break down. But Zhu Linlu stuck to his guns and refused to back down. Wen Rou was going on a business trip to Hong Kong tomorrow, but the originally assigned employee suddenly fell ill, so Liu Rui volunteered to accompany Wen Rou on the trip.

Wen Rou accepted his request and would use this business trip as an assessment for Liu Rui's probation. Wen Nuan noticed Ding Xiaodai was dejected, so she comforted Xiaodai not to overthink things and told her to go home and rest early. That evening, Wen Nuan returned home from work and saw her sister packing for her business trip. She stepped forward to help thoughtfully and also mentioned her impending resignation.

Wen Rou took her sister's hand and frankly told her that she had already talked to Zhan Nanxian and now only hoped Wen Nuan could be happy. Wen Nuan smiled faintly, saying that Zhan Nanxian already had another important person in his heart, not her.

Episode 24 Recap

The night before Wen Rou's business trip, Zhu Linlu visited her home. Several people wore aprons and cooked dinner, enjoying themselves. Just then, Zhu Linlu went upstairs to look for some documents and accidentally discovered a contract for artificial intelligence chip research and development that Wen Nuan had brought home, which was precisely the one signed between Qianyu and Professor Wang! Zhu Linlu quickly took out his phone and took photos of the contract.

He appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was already churning with turmoil. Zhu Linlu couldn't help but wonder to himself how much Wen Nuan knew about this matter. The next day, Wen Nuan was organizing documents at the company. She took out the document Ding Xiaodai had given her yesterday and was surprised to find that it was the contract signed between Qianyu and Professor Wang. Wen Nuan couldn't help but murmur to herself.

Just then, Guan Ti rushed over in a hurry. It turned out that this contract was originally kept by Guan Ti, but due to his momentary negligence, he left the document with Ding Xiaodai. Ding Xiaodai then mistakenly gave it to Wen Nuan, which caused a series of blunders. Wen Nuan asked Guan Ti why Professor Wang would sign a contract with Qianyu. Guan Ti didn't know how to answer, so he simply put the blame on Zhan Nanxian.

So, Wen Nuan confronted Zhan Nanxian, and the two had a very unpleasant argument. Zhan Nanxian believed that Wen Nuan cared about this matter mainly because she was worried about Zhu Linlu. Wen Nuan didn't offer many explanations, and even emphasized that she was about to resign. So, Zhan Nanxian took her for a stroll around the university campus before her resignation. The two walked among the green trees, lamenting how everything had changed.

Wen Nuan, wearing high heels, playfully jumped up to shoot a hoop. Zhan Nanxian threw the ball to Wen Nuan and asked, "Classmate, could you pass the ball over?" Wen Nuan froze on the spot. Years ago, this was exactly where she and Zhan Nanxian first met. She never expected that revisiting the old place today would bring such emotions. The scenery on campus was still the same; couples rode bicycles, happily passing by.

Wen Nuan was moved to tears by the scene and couldn't help but ask Zhan Nanxian why he had brought her back. Zhan Nanxian sighed. Wen Nuan came and went as she pleased, always so self-righteous. If Wen Nuan truly felt she could leave with a clear conscience, then she should never come back. After speaking, Zhan Nanxian turned and left. Wen Nuan watched Zhan Nanxian's retreating figure. She felt that Zhan Nanxian's heart could no longer be won back.

Given this, did she have any other choice but to leave? Ding Xiaodai was lost in thought alone. Guan Ti walked over and once again explained the robot girlfriend matter, stating that he didn't intend to deceive Ding Xiaodai's feelings. Ding Xiaodai was a kind girl; she didn't blame Guan Ti for this, but just couldn't accept the fact for a while.

Ding Xiaodai said self-mockingly that she was just an ordinary girl, neither smart nor pretty, but she was still very grateful to Guan Ti for giving her many beautiful memories. Guan Ti was distraught, not knowing how to compensate Ding Xiaodai. Gao Fang mentioned Wen Nuan's resignation to Zhan Nanxian. He felt that matters of the heart couldn't be rushed.

Zhan Nanxian was very helpless, asking how much longer it would take, as he and Wen Nuan had already wasted seven years. Gao Fang analyzed that the rumors about Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin were rampant. Wen Nuan was a girl, how could she not care? Gao Fang also informed Zhan Nanxian about the actions of Yi Xin's management company, and Zhan Nanxian fell into deep thought.

Just then, Zhan Nanxian received a call from Yi Xin, learning that Yi Xin's father had an accident. He rushed to the hospital to accompany her while waiting for her father, who was in the operating room. After Wen Nuan got off work, Zhu Linlu asked her to meet and directly brought up the matter of Professor Wang's collaboration with Qianyu. Wen Nuan was unaware of Qianyu's collaboration with Professor Wang.

Moreover, she still expressed her belief that Zhan Nanxian would not use despicable means, which left Zhu Linlu speechless. Just then, Wen Nuan received a call from Ding Xiaodai, learning that Ding Xiaodai was tipsy and wanted to go clarify things with Guan Ti. Wen Nuan was worried about Ding Xiaodai's safety, so she hastily ended her meeting with Zhu Linlu and prepared to visit her.

Zhu Linlu watched Wen Nuan's departing figure, thinking it seemed that in Wen Nuan's heart, the person she trusted most was always Zhan Nanxian. At this very moment, Guan Ti was pouring out his troubles to Gao Fang, saying he didn't know how to face Ding Xiaodai. Gao Fang, instead, asked Guan Ti if he had fallen in love with Ding Xiaodai through their time together.

Wen Nuan arrived at the Jinbihuihuang Club according to the address Ding Xiaodai had given, but she couldn't get through to Ding Xiaodai's phone. Instead, she met Pan Weining. Pan Weining learned of Wen Nuan's resignation and asked her if she wanted to work at Yizhong, but Wen Nuan politely declined. Just then, several of Yi Xin's fans recognized Wen Nuan and surrounded her, yelling insults.

Wen Nuan was at a loss, but fortunately, Gao Fang discovered it in time and quickly notified Zhan Nanxian. At this very moment, Zhan Nanxian was questioning Yi Xin, asking if the online posts attacking Wen Nuan were related to her. Yi Xin was somewhat angry, and as the two were in a stalemate, Gao Fang's call suddenly came through.

Zhan Nanxian rushed to Jinbihuihuang to help Wen Nuan out of the predicament, leaving Yi Xin, who had also rushed there, aside. Zhan Nanxian sent Wen Nuan home. Pan Weining sent people to secretly follow them, while he himself courteously escorted Yi Xin. After everyone had left, Ding Xiaodai finally arrived late and happened to meet Guan Ti at the door.

So, Guan Ti drove Ding Xiaodai home, and in the car, he said he hoped Ding Xiaodai would forgive him. Ding Xiaodai, tipsy, said forgiving Guan Ti was simple, as long as he would listen to her in everything. Guan Ti had no choice but to agree. He accompanied Ding Xiaodai to eat, shop, watch movies, and eat desserts, repeating their time together.

Finally, Ding Xiaodai casually told Guan Ti that they were even now, and she had frankly forgiven him. After speaking, Ding Xiaodai left with red eyes, while Guan Ti stood there in a daze. Pan Weining sent Yi Xin home. He tried to salvage his relationship with Yi Xin, but Yi Xin was unmoved and still only cared about Zhan Nanxian.

At this point, Pan Weining and Yi Xin surprisingly found a kindred spirit in each other, because both were stubborn in holding onto love. So, Pan Weining came to Yi Xin's home to drink and visit. Yi Xin recounted her love for Zhan Nanxian, saying that over time, it had become a habit. Pan Weining sadly asked Yi Xin why she couldn't accept another love. He was willing to wait, even if it took a lifetime.

Episode 25 Recap

Pan Weining confessed his deep affection to Yi Xin. Under the influence of alcohol, the two kissed and had a one-night stand. Meanwhile, Zhan Nanxian brought Wen Nuan, who was suffering from a stomach ache, to Luoyang Road No. 1. Wen Nuan only wanted to go home and refused to get out of the car. Zhan Nanxian had no choice but to say that whether she wanted to stay was Wen Nuan's decision, and he would absolutely not force her.

After a moment of thought, Wen Nuan had no choice but to follow Nanxian's steps and got out of the car. At this time, Wen Rou, who was on a business trip, was furious. She had clearly booked two standard rooms, but her subordinate had arbitrarily changed them to a suite with only one living room and one bedroom. How could Wen Rou and Liu Rui stay there?

Wen Rou originally wanted to change hotels, but it was peak season, and all hotels were fully booked; it would likely be the same everywhere. Only after Liu Rui repeatedly promised not to cross the line did Wen Rou reluctantly agree to share a room with him. Liu Rui planned to take Wen Rou out to enjoy the Hong Kong night view, but Wen Rou was fully focused on work and rejected Liu Rui's kind offer.

Wen Nuan got out of the car and followed Nanxian into a villa. It was spacious, bright, and spotless. Nanxian smiled, wondering if Luoyang Road No. 1 differed from Wen Nuan's imagination. Wen Nuan couldn't help but sigh, acknowledging that everything here was indeed identical to her paintings, but she wanted to know even more why Nanxian had brought her to see all this. Zhan Nanxian's emotions became agitated; he couldn't help but bring up their breakup years ago.

Just because of Wen Rou's confession, Wen Nuan left without a word. How much harm had that caused him? Was their relationship truly so fragile? Was he so worthless in Wen Nuan's heart? Wen Nuan was in tears; in fact, she had also suffered for the past seven years. Zhan Nanxian choked up, saying Wen Nuan was too selfish; coming back whenever she wanted, resigning whenever she wanted, had she ever considered his feelings?

Nanxian told Wen Nuan word for word, "Don't even think about going anywhere; just stay here honestly tonight." The next day, after Wen Nuan woke up, Sister Huan, the housekeeper responsible for cleaning the villa, quickly brought her breakfast. Wen Nuan was very puzzled why there were so many clothes in the villa that fit her size. Sister Huan smiled and replied that Zhan Nanxian had prepared all of them.

Although he had left early, he had instructed Wen Nuan to eat her breakfast properly. As Wen Nuan sat at the dining table, Sister Huan continued, "This place has been built for three or four years. It's Zhan Nanxian's promise to a girl, and he personally decorated the house. And Wen Nuan is the first girl Nanxian has brought back." Nanxian went to work on time as usual.

He told Gao Fang that he had taken Wen Nuan to Luoyang Road No. 1 last night, a day he had waited seven years for. Gao Fang couldn't help but smile, asking if this wasn't a good thing to promote their relationship. But Nanxian believed he couldn't grasp Wen Nuan's thoughts. He had spent so much effort building the villa, yet Wen Nuan seemed to ignore it.

It seemed he had spoiled Wen Nuan, which was why she was so headstrong in their relationship. Gao Fang advised Nanxian to clarify all misunderstandings with Wen Nuan as soon as possible, as they had already missed seven years and should not waste any more time. Sister Huan took Wen Nuan on a tour. She explained that over the years, Zhan Nanxian had put almost all his energy into this place, aside from his work.

As she spoke, Sister Huan brought Wen Nuan to an art studio. Everything here was personally prepared by Zhan Nanxian, and he had even said that he would marry and have children with his beloved girl here. Now it seemed the beloved he spoke of was Wen Nuan! Hearing this, Wen Nuan was filled with emotions.

This was the dream home she and Zhan Nanxian had once envisioned; she never thought that in these seven years, Nanxian had turned the dream into reality. Thinking of this, Wen Nuan stopped listening to Sister Huan's introduction and rushed out. Zhu Linlu was determined to investigate the matter between Qianyu and Professor Wang, but there had been no progress, which made him feel restless.

Just then, Zhu Linlu suddenly remembered the contract photos he had taken, and he wanted to discuss the matter with Wen Nuan. When Zhu Linlu arrived at the Wen family home, Wen Nuan also happened to rush home to pack her art album, which contained portraits of Nanxian. Zhu Linlu flipped through the album, and upon seeing the portraits inside, he couldn't control his emotions.

He agitatedly stopped Wen Nuan from going to Nanxian, even wanting to take her back to England. However, ever since Wen Nuan saw the villa's decor, she firmly believed that Nanxian still loved her. This time, she was determined to reclaim her lost love! The two argued loudly. Wen Nuan mentioned that Zhu Linlu had once submitted her resume to Qianyu, but Zhu Linlu was completely confused about this; he had not submitted that resume at all.

Seeing Wen Nuan's firm resolve, Zhu Linlu angrily stormed off. At this point, Zhu Linlu decided to make Wen Nuan see Zhan Nanxian's true colors. So, Zhu Linlu sent the contract photos to his subordinate, intending to use them as evidence of the illicit dealings between Qianyu and Professor Wang. The doctor told Yi Xin that although her father's condition was under control, he still needed family companionship and encouragement. So, Yi Xin specifically bought flowers to visit her father.

Her father held his daughter's hand and spoke intimately with her. Although ill, her father was still thinking of leaving some dowry for Yi Xin. These dowries were clearly insignificant to Yi Xin, but they represented precious familial affection.

Episode 26 Recap

Yi Xin was talking to her father, planning to find him a house after he recovered. Her father didn't ask for much; he only wished that Yi Xin and Zhan Nanxian could be together forever. Yi Xin, in tears, promised that she would definitely live a happy life with Zhan Nanxian. Yi Xin walked out of the ward and found Pan Weining already waiting at the door.

Yi Xin's attitude was distant; she didn't want to bring up what happened last night again and solemnly declared that Zhan Nanxian was her true love. After saying that, Yi Xin turned and left. Pan Weining secretly thought that he would definitely make Yi Xin forget the name Zhan Nanxian forever. On the other side, Zhan Nanxian rushed back to the villa after finishing work, only to find that Wen Nuan had already left.

Zhan Nanxian couldn't help but feel a little disappointed; he sat down and took out an exquisite necklace, examining it repeatedly. Just then, Wen Nuan returned in time. She softly called out "Nanxian," preparing to take out her sketchbook. Zhan Nanxian didn't wait for her to say another word and hugged Wen Nuan tightly, kissing her hair. Wen Nuan felt Zhan Nanxian's love and immersed herself in it.

Wen Nuan eagerly showed Zhan Nanxian the sketchbook, where every drawing was a portrait of Zhan Nanxian. She finally opened her heart, explaining that every time she missed Zhan Nanxian, she would draw a portrait, and every one of Zhan Nanxian's expressions and movements was deeply etched in her mind. Zhan Nanxian was moved as he flipped through the sketchbook. He couldn't help but mention Wen Nuan calling him late at night.

Wen Nuan was very surprised, knowing nothing about it, and only then realized she had made the call while sleepwalking. In fact, it was precisely because of this that Zhan Nanxian confirmed Wen Nuan still cared about their relationship, and he gained confidence that he could definitely win Wen Nuan back.

Zhan Nanxian also told Wen Nuan that when Wen Nuan had just returned to Shanghai, he had already arranged everything, including having Wen Nuan work at Qianyu as his presidential assistant. As for the rumors between him and Yi Xin, it was merely an act to protect Yi Xin from external harm.

Wen Nuan burst into tears and laughter, realizing that all of this was a "game" set up by Zhan Nanxian, and unknowingly, she had once again become Zhan Nanxian's pawn. Zhan Nanxian held Wen Nuan's hand, saying that no matter when or where, Wen Nuan's every move would stir his heart. From this perspective, Zhan Nanxian should be the pawn in Wen Nuan's palm.

Zhan Nanxian playfully told Wen Nuan to close her eyes and then, like a magician, pulled out a sparkling necklace. Wen Nuan's eyes widened as she observed, discovering that the pendant of the necklace was actually the "Wen Nuan's String" seal. Zhan Nanxian, proud like a little boy, put the necklace on Wen Nuan and whispered in her ear, "As long as you wear this necklace, you can forget about escaping my grasp."

That night, the moonlight was like water, the lights were brilliant, and the bedroom was covered with rose petals. Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan finally overcame seven years of hardships and longing, becoming sweetly together. Meanwhile, Wen Rou was drinking alone in a bar in Hong Kong. She called her sister, but no one answered. Soon, a man with ill intentions approached, intending to take advantage of Wen Rou when she was completely drunk.

At the critical moment, it was thanks to Liu Rui's timely arrival that Wen Rou was saved from falling into the hands of bad people. Liu Rui took Wen Rou back to the hotel and meticulously took care of her. Wen Rou woke up, her eyes hazy with intoxication, and surprisingly, she actively kissed Liu Rui's lips and mumbled, "I like you." Liu Rui was both surprised and delighted.

Wen Rou then did something completely unexpected: she took a face mask and applied it to Liu Rui's face, then leaned against a cushion and fell to the side. Wen Rou murmured to herself that she was the worst woman in the world; if it weren't for her, her sister wouldn't have lost her happiness, her father wouldn't have died prematurely, and if she hadn't attempted suicide, her sister wouldn't have been so severely ill.

Liu Rui, feeling a pang of heartache, held Wen Rou in his arms, gently comforting her and watching over her as she fell into a deep sleep. On the morning of a new day, the sun shone brightly. Wen Nuan woke up in Zhan Nanxian's arms. She felt that all this happiness was like a dream and couldn't help but nervously ask, "Has Zhan Nanxian really returned to my side?"

Zhan Nanxian stroked Wen Nuan's hair, his eyes seemingly overflowing with deep affection. Meanwhile, when Wen Rou woke up, she found herself and Liu Rui lying on the floor. Wen Rou was greatly startled. Liu Rui quickly defended himself, assuring her that he hadn't done anything. Wen Rou regained her strong-woman demeanor and even threatened that if Liu Rui dared to spread this matter, she would definitely fire him! Liu Rui, dressed in casual clothes, went out with Wen Rou.

The two went shopping together. Liu Rui was very good at making Wen Rou happy and thoughtfully wiped the corner of her mouth, making Wen Rou's heart flutter. Pan Weining came to visit Yi Xin on set, intending to take her out for a meal, but Yi Xin deliberately kept her distance.

Pan Weining tried his best to express his sincerity, saying he was willing to take responsibility for what happened that night and also willing to fulfill all of Yi Xin's requests. Unexpectedly, Yi Xin did not appreciate it and harshly retorted, asking Pan Weining if he intended to keep her as his mistress.

Pan Weining quickly denied it, but Yi Xin continued, saying she would forget everything that happened that night and hoped Pan Weining would not bring it up again. Pan Weining, unwilling to give up, grabbed Yi Xin's wrist; he still wanted to prove himself, but Yi Xin left without looking back. Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian, however, were together in love. Zhan Nanxian even wiped Wen Nuan's wet hair.

Wen Nuan happily leaned on Zhan Nanxian, and she couldn't help but recall their blissful youth. She never imagined that after so many years, the person by her side would still be him. What a rare and precious fate this was.

Episode 27 Recap

Liu Rui and Wen Rou were having a late-night snack together. Liu Rui said meaningfully that once he encounters love, he won't hide it; he'll only experience its sweetness and truth. Wen Rou scoffed dismissively, mocking Liu Rui for being too naive. Liu Rui, however, seriously asked Wen Rou to look him in the eyes and questioned if she liked him. Wen Rou couldn't help but get nervous.

She did have a good impression of Liu Rui, but they had only known each other for a short time and didn't understand each other enough. How could they be together? Liu Rui stated frankly, "Is Wen Rou's fear of love a form of self-punishment? Is it because of her father and sister that Wen Rou no longer dares to love?" After hearing this, Wen Rou realized she had revealed her true feelings while drunk last night.

She no longer hid it, but instead asked Liu Rui to stay away from her. However, Liu Rui insisted on not giving up. He felt even more pain for Wen Rou and confessed his feelings passionately. Wen Rou finally couldn't resist and agreed for them to try being together. Yizhong was electing a chairman. Pan Weining arrived on time, which surprised Pan Wei'an.

Although they were brothers, due to the constraints of directorships and power, they had long been openly competing and at loggerheads. Finally, Pan Weining was successfully elected chairman, while Pan Wei'an was defeated and left disheartened, feeling very unhappy. Pan Weining smiled and comforted his elder brother, saying that Yizhong was, after all, the Pan family's industry, and hoped his elder brother wouldn't take it too much to heart.

Pan Wei'an, however, was very curious: how did Pan Weining buy off so many directors? Pan Weining revealed a cunning smile. Pan Wei'an had long ago secretly opened a shell company outside, so how could the directors continue to trust him? Pan Wei'an was greatly surprised, not expecting that his leverage had long been seized by his younger brother.

Pan Wei'an also suspected that the shell company was a trap set by Pan Weining for him, but he had no evidence and could only drop the matter. At this moment, Yi Xin also arrived at Yizhong at Pan Weining's invitation. Pan Weining was smug, wanting Yi Xin to witness this moment together. From now on, he would be Yizhong's chairman and definitely capable of giving Yi Xin the life she desired!

Yi Xin couldn't help but reiterate that she didn't want any connection with Pan Weining. Pan Weining had no choice but to confess his feelings earnestly again, stating that he could do everything Zhan Nanxian could give Yi Xin, and even surpass Zhan Nanxian! A glimmer of melancholy flowed from Yi Xin's eyes. No matter how much Pan Weining did, he wasn't Zhan Nanxian.

Pan Weining's self-esteem was greatly hurt, but Yi Xin was still immersed in the beautiful dream of love she had woven, firmly believing that she would marry Zhan Nanxian. Pan Weining was furious, and he dragged Yi Xin out. Meanwhile, the news of Pan Weining's election as chairman also reached Xianyu. Guan Ti and Gao Fang both noticed that the Pan family appeared harmonious on the surface but were actually at odds, like fire and water.

Zhan Nanxian saw even more clearly that Pan Weining was ambitious and on good terms with Zhu Linlu. If Yizhong and Daizhong joined forces to deal with Xianyu, the consequences would be unimaginable. Pan Weining dragged Yi Xin out and into a car, intending to take her to Luoyang Road No. 1. He wanted Yi Xin to see clearly which beautiful woman was hidden inside the new house that Zhan Nanxian had meticulously prepared for so many years.

Soon, the two of them rang the doorbell of the villa. Wen Nuan thought it was Zhan Nanxian coming home and happily opened the door, but immediately froze. Out of politeness, Wen Nuan still let them into the house. Yi Xin coldly sized up Wen Nuan, her jealousy erupting like a volcano. She accused Wen Nuan of being the culprit who caused Zhan Nanxian's suffering.

Wen Nuan did not back down, stating that no matter what, this was a private matter between her and Zhan Nanxian, and others should not interfere. Yi Xin couldn't help but stand up, her tone rising several decibels. Fortunately, Zhan Nanxian returned in time, and only then did Yi Xin rein in her temper, intending to talk with Zhan Nanxian alone. Zhan Nanxian was the first to ask Yi Xin why she had come here with Pan Weining.

Yi Xin falsely claimed to have met Pan Weining by chance, then changed the subject, bringing up Zhan Nanxian's father. It turned out that after Wen Nuan's unannounced departure years ago, Zhan Nanxian became despondent, and his father also passed away unexpectedly early. Zhan Nanxian's mother then blamed all of this on Wen Nuan. Therefore, for Zhan Nanxian to reconcile with Wen Nuan, he would also have to get past his mother.

Zhan Nanxian pondered for a moment, then firmly told Yi Xin that this was his family matter and he would handle it properly. After Yi Xin and Pan Weining left, Zhan Nanxian came over and embraced Wen Nuan, seeing that she was still sketching a portrait. Zhan Nanxian couldn't help but smile. He was right there beside Wen Nuan, so why was she still painting?

Wen Nuan smiled sweetly, saying that Zhan Nanxian's features were already etched in her heart, and painting had long become a habit. Zhan Nanxian simply sat in front of the easel and, stroke by stroke, drew Wen Nuan into the painting. The two laughed cheerfully, loving and harmonious. Pan Weining drove Yi Xin home. He hoped Yi Xin could understand that Zhan Nanxian only had Wen Nuan in his heart. But Yi Xin was stubborn and unrepentant.

She had waited for Zhan Nanxian for seven years and absolutely could not give up now. Moreover, there was no logic in love. At this point, Yi Xin only hoped that Pan Weining would stop meddling. Having said that, Yi Xin got out of the car and left without looking back, leaving Pan Weining heartbroken. Pan Weining, disappointed in love, found a kindred spirit in Zhu Linlu. The two met at a bar.

Neither of them understood what was so great about Zhan Nanxian. But love couldn't be forced, so the two could only drown their sorrows in alcohol. Meanwhile, Yi Xin called Zhan Nanxian's mother. She intended to sow discord and reveal that Wen Nuan had returned to Zhan Nanxian's side. In the morning, Wen Nuan thoughtfully prepared breakfast.

As she was chatting and laughing with Zhan Nanxian, he received a call from his mother, learning that his mother had returned to the country. On the other side, Wen Rou returned from a business trip, and Liu Rui drove her home. However, Wen Rou was secretive, not wanting Wen Nuan to see Liu Rui. Since it was Liu Rui's first time at Wen Rou's house, he was very curious and insisted on going in to sit for a while.

Wen Rou had no choice but to offer him a kiss, and only then did Liu Rui give up. Wen Rou opened the door and found that her sister wasn't home, so she quickly called Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan had no choice but to tell the truth: she had reconciled with Zhan Nanxian. Although Wen Rou was surprised, she still stated that she would always be her sister's support.

Episode 28 Recap

Zhan Nanxian hurried to see his mother Zhou Xiangling, who had returned from abroad. As soon as his mother mentioned Wen Nuan, she flew into a rage. If Wen Nuan hadn't broken up with Nanxian impulsively back then, Nanxian wouldn't have been so disheartened, and Nanxian's father wouldn't have died unexpectedly in a plane crash! For so many years, Zhou Xiangling had been unable to let go of this matter, living in constant pain.

Moreover, for the past seven years, Yi Xin had been faithfully by Nanxian's side. If Nanxian were to simply get back together with Wen Nuan like this, how could he face Yi Xin? Zhou Xiangling became so agitated that tears streamed down her face, and Nanxian quickly wiped them away for his mother. Just then, Yi Xin entered cheerfully, pushing the door open. Zhou Xiangling's attitude towards Yi Xin was kind, and she eagerly inquired about Yi Xin's father's illness.

It seemed that Yi Xin was indeed the daughter-in-law she favored. Nanxian was about to return to the company for work, and Yi Xin saw him out. Nanxian knew perfectly well that Yi Xin must have been gossiping to his mother about Wen Nuan and him getting back together. Yi Xin couldn't hide it and could only admit it openly.

Nanxian's face hardened; he knew this matter couldn't be hidden forever, but he also didn't want his mother to be unhappy as soon as she returned home. Yi Xin had no choice but to try her best to appear understanding, promising to spend more time with Nanxian's mother. As she spoke, she involuntarily took Nanxian's arm. Nanxian coughed unnaturally, and only then did Yi Xin realize her behavior was inappropriate, so she awkwardly let go of his hand.

Yi Xin returned to the room feeling a bit dejected. Zhou Xiangling sighed, wondering why Nanxian was still so fixated on Wen Nuan. Yi Xin felt helpless, thinking that love arises without knowing why, and once it does, it runs deep; matters of the heart are just so inexplicable. Zhou Xiangling understood her son's personality well; Nanxian was so tormented after breaking up with Wen Nuan back then that she almost thought she was going to lose her beloved son.

Therefore, Zhou Xiangling simply couldn't forgive Wen Nuan; she was afraid of seeing her son fall into such a painful situation again. As things stood, Zhou Xiangling believed that only by making things clear with Wen Nuan and having her voluntarily withdraw could Nanxian truly give up.

Wen Rou was tidying up clothes at home when Zhu Linlu suddenly visited, saying he was about to go on a business trip and asking Wen Rou to help keep an eye on Daizhong. After some hesitation, Wen Rou finally told Zhu Linlu that Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian were together. Zhu Linlu was not surprised; he had already tried his best to confess his feelings to Wen Nuan, but she still went to Zhan Nanxian without hesitation.

What Wen Rou was most worried about now was a series of events that happened years ago. Wen Nuan had lost those memories due to excessive grief at the time. If Zhan Nanxian accidentally let slip that her father's death was not an accident, she would surely break down. In the evening, Zhan Nanxian returned to the villa, and Wen Nuan thoughtfully massaged him.

Just as the two were enjoying their romantic moment, Nanxian suddenly received a call from Gao Fang, learning that Daizhong had filed a lawsuit against Qianyu in the UK, precisely regarding the Alpha bidding case! Zhan Nanxian rushed to the company in a panic. Gao Fang and Guan Ti were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. Zhu Linlu had hired the most professional legal team to sue Qianyu; this was truly a dire situation!

Zhan Nanxian knew that now they could only tackle problems as they arose. The group hurriedly rushed to the UK overnight. Nanxian called Wen Nuan, but she didn't answer as she was asleep, so he had to send her a text message, telling her that something came up at work and he would be away on a business trip for a while. Qianyu negotiated with Daizhong.

Zhan Nanxian hoped for a private settlement, but Zhu Linlu produced photos of Professor Wang's contract signed with Qianyu. This powerful evidence stunned Nanxian and the others. Clearly, Zhu Linlu would not accept any form of settlement. Gao Fang was perplexed, unsure how Zhu Linlu obtained the contract. Zhan Nanxian noticed that the document Zhu Linlu produced only had two pages.

Guan Ti recalled carefully, remembering that he had once lost two pages of the contract, and only Ding Xiaodai and Wen Nuan had handled them. He quickly called Xiaodai first. Ding Xiaodai recalled that on that day, the document had been taken home by Wen Nuan. Hearing this, Zhan Nanxian just wanted some time to calm down. After Guan Ti and Gao Fang left, Zhan Nanxian pondered alone.

Zhu Linlu smugly sat next to him, mentioning that he had accompanied Wen Nuan for seven years and wondering if Wen Nuan would still be willing to reconcile if she knew about the methods Zhan Nanxian had used. Zhan Nanxian was very confident that no matter what, Wen Nuan would ultimately return to his side without hesitation. On the other side, Wen Nuan repeatedly called Zhan Nanxian, but no one answered, and she couldn't help but start to worry.

Yi Xin returned home after work and found Pan Weining waiting at the door. She was startled and eager to draw a clear line with Pan Weining. Pan Weining had no choice but to tell Yi Xin that he had news about Zhan Nanxian.

Episode 29 Recap

Pan Weining promised to reveal Zhan Nanxian's whereabouts to Yi Xin, and only then did Yi Xin let him into the house for a short sit. Pan Weining sat on the sofa, mocking himself, saying that a few days ago, he was still drinking and chatting happily with Yi Xin, but now he'd been blacklisted; it was truly laughable. Pan Weining revealed the lawsuit between Qianyu and Daizhong.

He also wanted to know if Yi Xin would still be as devoted as ever if Zhan Nanxian one day lost everything. Yi Xin smiled, saying that whether Zhan Nanxian was poor or rich, she would never leave him. That night, Wen Nuan tossed and turned, unable to sleep. She caressed the necklace around her neck, couldn't help but pick up her phone and check it repeatedly, but there was still no news from Zhan Nanxian.

Yi Xin came to visit Zhou Xiangling, and while there, inquired about Zhan Nanxian's whereabouts. Zhou Xiangling knew nothing about her son's situation. Yi Xin then said that she had an event in the UK in a few days and could just so happen to visit Zhan Nanxian, which relieved Zhou Xiangling. Wen Nuan was too worried about Zhan Nanxian, so she rushed to Qianyu to find Xiaodai and Chi Bika.

However, Chi Bika remained tight-lipped about Zhan Nanxian's whereabouts, and Wen Nuan couldn't find out anything. At this moment, Zhan Nanxian was discussing with Gao Fang and Guan Ti how to resolve the crisis. Zhan Nanxian proposed to completely lay their cards on the table regarding the contract signed between Qianyu and Professor Wang, to prove their innocence, as Qianyu had absolutely not stolen any trade secrets.

But Gao Fang worried that once they did so, Qianyu's project would be made public. With rampant plagiarism in the industry, the benefits might be greatly reduced. Guan Ti, standing by, was very puzzled, wondering why Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang weren't making a decision quickly at this critical juncture. If Qianyu lost the lawsuit, they would lose not just one project, but Qianyu's reputation built over many years.

And he himself had the robot girlfriend project, which might very well succeed. Just as the three were at their wits' end, Yi Xin walked in, smiling as she invited everyone to eat. Zhan Nanxian was surprised by Yi Xin's arrival but showed no aversion. Gao Fang earnestly told Guan Ti that Qianyu had invested too much energy into Professor Wang's project.

Now was not the best time to make it public, and even if Guan Ti presented the robot girlfriend project, could he guarantee its success? Guan Ti looked sullen. In his opinion, Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang had no confidence in the robot girlfriend project at all; they were just strongly supporting it out of politeness. Gao Fang initially wanted to explain a few things, but Guan Ti wasn't willing to listen further and got up to leave.

Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin were eating at a restaurant. Yi Xin conveyed Zhou Xiangling's concern. Hearing news of his mother, Zhan Nanxian couldn't help but smile, and instructed Yi Xin to eat more. However, their every move had already been captured by paparazzi. Back in China, Wen Nuan was distraught. She even saw news on TV about Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin having a sweet meal together. Besides being surprised, Wen Nuan was very sad and distressed.

Wen Rou also saw the news; she quickly came to Luoyang Road, preparing to take her disheartened sister home. Wen Nuan didn't believe Zhan Nanxian would fall for someone else, but the lack of news for several days inevitably plunged her heart into despair. Wen Nuan went home with her sister. She stared blankly, holding a portrait of Zhan Nanxian.

Wen Rou looked at her sister's distraught appearance and couldn't help but roar loudly, saying that Zhan Nanxian was just toying with Wen Nuan's feelings; this reconciliation was also Zhan Nanxian's means of revenge! Tears welled up in Wen Nuan's eyes as she recalled the situation after she broke up with Zhan Nanxian. She shook her head despondently, still refusing to believe Zhan Nanxian could be so cruel.

She insisted on waiting for Zhan Nanxian to return, believing everything would be fine. Wen Rou's tone became increasingly agitated. Zhan Nanxian was clearly enjoying himself in the UK with Yi Xin, yet he wouldn't even make a phone call to Wen Nuan. Doesn't this explain everything? To make Wen Nuan completely give up hope, Wen Rou asked her sister to call Zhan Nanxian again.

But the phone rang, and still no one answered, so Wen Nuan sadly hung up the phone. At this moment, Zhan Nanxian continued the meeting with Gao Fang and Guan Ti. Zhan Nanxian generally had an idea in mind; he planned to personally present the project and turn the tide. Gao Fang and Guan Ti were full of confidence in Zhan Nanxian, believing that with brothers united in spirit, they could break through anything.

Since they had overcome the difficulties of starting a business, there would definitely be no problem now. That night, Wen Nuan dreamt of a vast, dense crowd of people. Young Zhan Nanxian was embracing Zhou Xiangling, crying heartbreakingly. Wen Nuan woke up with a scream from her nightmare, feeling that the dream was so vivid, so realistic that it terrified her. Wen Rou heard the commotion and rushed over, patiently comforting her sister and coaxing her to sleep.

Wen Rou was very worried, fearing that all of this was Zhan Nanxian's revenge for his father. Gao Fang told Zhan Nanxian that his meeting with Yi Xin had made the news, and asked if he wanted to call Wen Nuan to explain. Zhan Nanxian thought Wen Nuan wouldn't care and didn't take it seriously.

Episode 30 Recap

Wen Rou woke up early in the morning, just as Zhu Linlu sent a video, asking about Wen Nuan's recent situation. Wen Rou gave a general description, and Zhu Linlu couldn't help but exclaim that he would definitely make Wen Nuan see Zhan Nanxian's true colors. Wen Rou then realized that Zhan Nanxian's trip to England was related to Zhu Linlu. She couldn't help but feel indignant.

Why should Wen Nuan suffer when Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu were fighting like two tigers? Zhu Linlu honestly confessed that Daizhong had already sued Qianyu, and the key evidence he had was secretly filmed at the Wen family's home. Zhu Linlu also instructed Wen Rou not to tell Wen Nuan about this. Yi Xin brought a late-night snack to visit Nanxian and others. Nanxian was busy with work, and his phone was on the table.

Wen Nuan called at this moment. Seeing no one around, Yi Xin took the liberty of answering the phone. She accused Wen Nuan of causing Nanxian's family to suffer so terribly, and also secretly helping Zhu Linlu frame Nanxian, endlessly causing trouble. " Nanxian would never forgive such a troublemaker!" After saying that, Yi Xin hung up the phone and deleted the call record, leaving Wen Nuan even more bewildered.

Wen Rou made breakfast and called Wen Nuan to eat together, but she saw Wen Nuan frantically packing her luggage. She could no longer endure this torment and wanted to rush to England to find Nanxian and get things clear. Wen Rou quickly stopped her. Just then, Zhou Xiangling called again to arrange a meeting, so Wen Nuan had to go alone. Zhou Xiangling calmly asked Wen Nuan how she had been these past few years.

Wen Nuan truthfully replied that she had been living in England and had only recently returned to live with her sister. Zhou Xiangling was very surprised by Wen Nuan's nonchalant attitude. " Didn't Wen Nuan care at all about what happened before? No wonder she could be with Nanxian without any reservations." Zhou Xiangling's tone kept rising. She couldn't forget the past; for so many years, she had been suffering in pain!

As she spoke, Zhou Xiangling burst into tears, while Wen Nuan was at a loss. Zhou Xiangling paused for a moment and then stated bluntly, "I will never allow Wen Nuan and Nanxian to be together. No matter how much Wen Nuan tries to make amends, she cannot bring Nanxian's father and Wen Nuan's father back to life!" Wen Nuan looked bewildered.

She didn't understand how her relationship with Nanxian, which was between the two of them, had anything to do with their fathers. Zhou Xiangling couldn't help but roar, "If Wen Nuan hadn't stubbornly broken up back then, how would both fathers have rushed back, and how would they have encountered that plane crash? !" Wen Nuan was greatly shocked, her head throbbing painfully.

The suddenly revealed truth twisted into a knot in her mind, and fragments of past memories kept surfacing, causing Wen Nuan immense pain. When Wen Nuan regained consciousness, she walked back dejectedly, instinctively searching online for news of the plane crash, tears streaming down her face. Zhou Xiangling was alone at home. Remembering Wen Nuan's behavior just now, she felt a vague worry, fearing that something might happen to Wen Nuan.

She called Yi Xin to inquire about Nanxian's news and mentioned that Wen Nuan's state was not right. Yi Xin seized the opportunity to make a preemptive accusation, claiming that Wen Nuan had leaked the contract, which led to Qianyu's crisis. Zhou Xiangling, who originally had a trace of concern for Wen Nuan, became furious at this. She instructed Yi Xin to keep their conversation confidential and not let Nanxian know. In the evening, Liu Rui sent Wen Rou home.

Wen Rou discovered her sister was missing, leaving only a note saying she wanted to be alone. She was greatly alarmed and quickly asked Liu Rui for help. The two hurriedly went out to search. Since Wen Nuan had taken her passport, Liu Rui suggested going to the airport to try their luck.

Wen Rou, overcome with anxiety, couldn't help but call Nanxian and told him everything: that Wen Nuan had suffered from a very serious illness seven years ago, but thankfully Zhu Linlu was there to accompany her at that time. Now Wen Nuan had disappeared alone, and if anything happened to her, she would definitely not let Zhan Nanxian off the hook!

When Nanxian learned that Wen Nuan was missing, he disregarded the lawsuit in England and swiftly returned to China before the court hearing! He left Guan Ti and Gao Fang looking grim and exchanging glances. When Yi Xin learned of Nanxian's departure, her face also changed dramatically. Soon, Zhan Nanxian arrived at Shanghai Airport. At that very moment, Wen Nuan was also preparing to board. She saw Nanxian's figure from afar at the airport and dialed his number.

This time, Nanxian finally answered the phone. Wen Nuan cried as she apologized to him, saying she was not worthy of love. Finally, Wen Nuan ended the call with "Take care." By the time Nanxian frantically rushed to the boarding gate, it was too late. Zhan Nanxian arrived at the Wen family's home with a solemn expression. He told Wen Rou that he hadn't found Wen Nuan, and she had left again.

At this point, Wen Rou had no choice but to tell the truth: that year, because she confessed her feelings to Nanxian, Wen Nuan took the initiative to break up with Nanxian, which indirectly led to the accidental deaths of both fathers.

Wen Rou attempted suicide by slitting her wrists due to self-reproach, while Wen Nuan, unable to bear the shock of all this, developed selective amnesia, forgetting the true reasons for the deaths of both fathers and Wen Rou's self-harm. Zhan Nanxian suddenly realized that Wen Nuan had lost many memories when she returned to China this time. Wen Rou didn't ask for anything else; she only hoped that Nanxian would stay away from her sister and stop bringing pain to Wen Nuan.

Episode 31 Recap

Zhan Nanxian left the Wen family dispirited, his eyes filled with tears, his whole body exhausted. Bits and pieces of his reunion with Wen Nuan replayed in his mind, so clear and so precious. But now Wen Nuan had disappeared again, and Nanxian could only forcefully swallow his longing, bearing all the pain alone. Zhou Xiangling came to visit her son and found Nanxian listlessly leaning on the sofa, fast asleep. Zhou Xiangling couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

If she hadn't said those words to Wen Nuan, perhaps Wen Nuan would have started over with Nanxian. Zhou Xiangling sighed and gently woke her son. Nanxian woke up groggily, his whole person like a lifeless shell. He mumbled to himself that he had waited for seven long years, but Wen Nuan had left again. Zhou Xiangling kindly tried to console him, but Nanxian was still immersed in pain.

He told his mother that Wen Nuan had actually lost her memory; she had forgotten about their fathers' accident. Zhou Xiangling was greatly surprised. So Wen Nuan wasn't pretending to be crazy or foolish, but truly didn't remember the past. Nanxian held his mother's hand, hoping she would no longer blame Wen Nuan. Since they had both lost loved ones, why not cherish each other and start a new life?

Zhou Xiangling held her son's shoulder, saying perhaps this was fate, heaven's will destined to separate Nanxian and Wen Nuan. Hearing this, a resolute gleam shot from Nanxian's eyes. He would absolutely not give up on Wen Nuan, not at any time. Zhou Xiangling was speechless and could only embrace her son, gently patting his back. Yi Xin also rushed back from the UK. Unable to find Zhan Nanxian, she hurried to see Zhou Xiangling.

As soon as Zhou Xiangling mentioned her son's current situation, she sighed, afraid that Nanxian would be completely disheartened and his life ruined. Yi Xin could only offer more comfort. Zhou Xiangling candidly spoke her mind, saying she hadn't expected Wen Nuan to go through so much. But when she thought about Nanxian abandoning his lawsuit in the UK and rushing back for Wen Nuan, Zhou Xiangling got furious, feeling increasingly that she was right to drive Wen Nuan away.

Yi Xin strongly supported Zhou Xiangling's actions, which brought Zhou Xiangling a sliver of comfort. She held Yi Xin's hand and lamented, "With such a good girl like Yi Xin by his side, why doesn't Nanxian know how to cherish her?" Nanxian finally returned to Guan Ti and Gao Fang's side. He sincerely apologized to his two brothers, but now Qianyu had lost the lawsuit, and it couldn't be solved with a simple "I'm sorry."

Now Qianyu not only faced astronomical compensation but also lost its reputation built over many years, and even its stock had hit the daily limit down consecutively! Gao Fang and Guan Ti were very angry about Zhan Nanxian dropping everything and returning to China. They really wanted to hear Nanxian's explanation. Nanxian had no choice but to tell the truth: because Wen Nuan had disappeared. Pan Weining continued to pester Yi Xin.

He believed Yi Xin would change her mind because Pan Weining had everything Zhan Nanxian possessed, and Qianyu was now going from bad to worse. What reason did Yi Xin have not to give up on Zhan Nanxian? Yi Xin smiled faintly. She was certainly not the kind of woman who clung to power and wealth, and it was impossible for her to give up on Zhan Nanxian. Yi Xin told Pan Weining that she was doing very well.

Then, she indifferently left, leaving Pan Weining alone. On the other side, Zhan Nanxian was staring blankly at his little turtle pet. At this very moment, Wen Nuan had returned to the UK, undergoing hypnosis with the help of Aunt Li, intending to recover her lost memories this way. In her dream, Wen Nuan saw her younger self and Wen Rou checking the list of plane crash victims.

On it were prominently written the names Wen He and Zhan Qingyuan—the fathers of both families! Soon, young Nanxian and Zhou Xiangling also rushed to the scene. Both, knowing their loved ones had perished, couldn't help but cry heartbrokenly. The scene was unbearable to witness. Not long after, Wen Rou, out of self-reproach, attempted suicide by slitting her wrists and was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Wen Nuan, alone, endured many huge changes, collapsing in tears at the operating room door. When Wen Nuan woke up from the dream, her face was covered in tears, and her eyes were empty. Aunt Li could only advise her not to let the past trap her, but to face it bravely. Wen Nuan couldn't listen to Aunt Li's words at all. She only felt that she no longer had any right to love Zhan Nanxian.

Bidding farewell to Aunt Li, Wen Nuan walked distractedly through the streets of a foreign country. Zhu Linlu had already learned of Wen Nuan's disappearance and had been desperately searching for her. Heaven rewards the diligent. At this moment, he coincidentally saw Wen Nuan. Zhu Linlu did not go up to speak, but came to Aunt Li, asking what had happened to Wen Nuan. Aunt Li told Zhu Linlu that Wen Nuan had completely recovered her memories.

Zhu Linlu's heart was conflicted. If that was the case, Wen Nuan must be in great pain now. She was always like this, keeping everything bottled up inside. Aunt Li also said that Wen Nuan was currently unwilling to contact anyone. Zhu Linlu could only temporarily refrain from meeting Wen Nuan. As long as he knew Wen Nuan was safe and sound, he would be content.

At this time, Zhan Nanxian was still talking to his little pet, wondering if Wen Nuan would still call him. He didn't know that Wen Nuan was currently sitting alone in a corner, dazed, flipping through old photos with her father, completely immersed in sorrow, unable to pull herself out. Wen Nuan looked at the old photos and stroked the necklace around her neck. She felt that everything in this world was dim, seeing no light or hope.

Zhu Linlu informed Wen Rou that he had found Wen Nuan in the UK. Wen Rou had originally planned to fly to the UK immediately, but was stopped by Zhu Linlu. It was better not to agitate Wen Nuan at this time, otherwise she might run away again. Zhu Linlu promised Wen Rou that he would secretly follow and protect Wen Nuan, and Wen Nuan was receiving treatment from Aunt Li.

This showed that Wen Nuan also wanted to actively solve the problem, so Wen Rou should continue managing Daizhong in China. Hearing Linlu say this, Wen Rou's anxious heart gradually settled, and she had no choice but to agree not to go to the UK for now. Wen Rou hung up the phone. Liu Rui came over and told her that he had found a famous psychologist for Wen Nuan. Wen Rou was very grateful, and also very guilty.

On the day Wen Nuan disappeared, if she hadn't gone out on a date with Liu Rui, perhaps she would have stayed with her sister and prevented her from leaving. Liu Rui comforted her, saying everyone has their own life, and Wen Rou absolutely couldn't break up because of this incident.

Episode 32 Recap

Inside Qianyu, Zhan Nanxian was discussing work with Gao Fang, but Guan Ti burst in furiously. He questioned Zhan Nanxian why he wouldn't invest in his robot girlfriend project but insisted on funding Professor Wang's project. Zhan Nanxian was also displeased. He was merely executing the company's established plan, so what did Guan Ti mean by coming to him with such an aggressive inquiry? Guan Ti's face was full of anger.

He didn't understand why Qianyu had to pin its hopes on Professor Wang. Zhan Nanxian pondered for a moment and patiently explained that the company had already invested a significant amount of money and time into Professor Wang's project, and everyone was very optimistic about it. If they withdrew funding now, the consequences would be severe. Gao Fang also agreed with Zhan Nanxian's view.

The robot girlfriend project was truly incomplete at the moment; it would be better to postpone it. However, Guan Ti refused to listen to these explanations. He stood up angrily, complaining that Zhan Nanxian was stubbornly pursuing a losing path. Gao Fang tried to calm Guan Ti down, but Guan Ti was already overwhelmed. In his eyes, Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang were clearly treating him as an outsider! Guan Ti left, disgruntled and angry.

Zhan Nanxian could only tell him to calm down. As Qianyu's reputation was damaged, old client CEO Lu proposed to terminate their contract. Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang met with CEO Lu, hoping to turn the tide. To show his sincerity, Zhan Nanxian even produced a new contract. After reviewing the contract, CEO Lu indeed felt Zhan Nanxian's sincerity, but in the business world, reputation is the foundation of all cooperation. CEO Lu, feeling slightly apologetic, rejected the new contract.

Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang were helpless and could only accept this outcome. On the way back, Zhan Nanxian felt that Guan Ti was truly angry this time. Gao Fang, however, thought that Guan Ti was still a bit childish and would be fine after some time. Gao Fang was very curious: if given another chance, would Zhan Nanxian still resolutely give up the lawsuit and return to the country to find Wen Nuan?

Zhan Nanxian firmly stated that he never regretted this choice, because there was only one Wen Nuan. Chi Bika told Zhan Nanxian that several more senior executives at Qianyu were resigning, having even prepared their resignation letters. Zhan Nanxian could only agree and instructed Chi Bika not to withhold the benefits of these executives. Chi Bika was indignant.

These people only achieved their current status by relying on Qianyu, yet as soon as Qianyu faced difficulties, they were eager to leave, which was truly disheartening. Zhan Nanxian, however, was open-minded; he didn't mind. What concerned him was that Guan Ti hadn't shown up for a long time and wouldn't even answer Gao Fang's calls, so he didn't know where Guan Ti was. At this very moment, Guan Ti was drowning his sorrows in a bar.

He also called Ding Xiaodai out to pour out his complaints. Guan Ti was hazy with drunkenness and very sad. He felt that staying at Qianyu was meaningless. Only then did Ding Xiaodai realize the seriousness of the situation. She desperately tried to persuade Guan Ti to stay, but Guan Ti was emotional, constantly complaining about Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang, and dismissing Ding Xiaodai's good advice.

However, the two of them didn't know that Pan Weining was sitting not far away, and he had heard everything about Guan Ti clearly. Liu Rui walked Wen Rou back to her doorstep, but to his surprise, Wen Rou proposed breaking up. Liu Rui was very surprised, thinking he had done something wrong. Wen Rou frowned.

Liu Rui hadn't done anything wrong; it was just that she always had a hurdle in her heart, feeling she owed her father and Wen Nuan. Therefore, Wen Rou truly wasn't in the mood to happily be in a relationship. Liu Rui didn't want Wen Rou to suppress her emotions. He was willing to wait for the day Wen Rou opened her heart. In any case, Liu Rui refused to agree to the breakup. Wen Rou turned coldly to leave.

Liu Rui unequivocally told her that a relationship was inherently a process of two people growing together, and he would absolutely not give up on this relationship. Wen Rou went home by herself. She came to Wen Nuan's bedroom, looked at the empty room, and at old photos with her sister, feeling an immense sense of loss in her heart. Wen Rou couldn't help but take out her phone to send a WeChat message to her sister, expressing her longing.

Her figure looked so frail and powerless in the large room. Meanwhile, Wen Nuan was walking alone in an English park. She didn't know that Zhu Linlu had been silently waiting for her. On the other side, Wen Rou could no longer endure the torment. She decided to go to England to accompany Wen Nuan and informed Liu Rui about it over the phone. Liu Rui was very angry and anxious. He immediately took a taxi to the airport.

In the taxi, Liu Rui had a sudden inspiration and broadcast a missing person announcement on the radio, stating that no matter which country Wen Rou went to, whether for one year or ten years, he would spend his entire life searching for her. When Wen Rou heard this broadcast in the taxi, she was very moved. Just then, Wen Rou suddenly received a call from Wen Nuan.

Wen Nuan didn't allow her sister to come to England; she just wanted to be alone. Seeing Wen Nuan's resolute attitude, Wen Rou had to give up the idea of going to England. She repeatedly exhorted her sister to take good care of herself, saying that she was her sister's most solid support. Wen Rou hung up the phone and quickly contacted Liu Rui. The two finally met, embraced tightly, and poured out their hearts to each other.

Liu Rui couldn't help but kiss Wen Rou's lips, making Wen Rou incredibly shy. Liu Rui smiled warmly and shouted to the whole world, "Wen Rou is my girlfriend!" Zhan Nanxian was busy working at Qianyu. Unconsciously, he called out Wen Nuan's name when looking at Ding Xiaodai's back. Zhan Nanxian suddenly felt very lost. Just then, his mother called, inviting him to dinner tomorrow evening, and Zhan Nanxian readily agreed.

On the other side, Guan Ti met with his senior brother. His senior brother was indignant about Guan Ti's experiences at Qianyu, and actively incited him, hoping Guan Ti would leave Qianyu.

Episode 33 Recap

Guan Ti met his senior brother, who, upon learning about Guan Ti's current situation at Qianyue, strongly urged him to switch to his company, allowing Guan Ti to fully utilize his intelligence and freely work on the robot girlfriend project. Guan Ti was distraught, unsure how to make a choice. After some thought, Guan Ti still took the initiative to meet Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang.

Facing Gao Fang's concern, Guan Ti had a frosty expression, keeping him at a distance. Zhan Nanxian saw Guan Ti's demeanor and kindly persuaded him, saying that the three brothers had deep feelings, and he absolutely believed in Guan Ti's ability. However, Qianyue was in a crisis period and was truly unsuitable for investing in Guan Ti's project. But Guan Ti wouldn't listen to these words, even clamoring to resign.

In his opinion, brothers should support and help unconditionally, not turn against each other. Zhan Nanxian was speechless. Even the best brothers need mutual understanding. Would seven years of brotherhood collapse because of such a small conflict? Guan Ti had completely lost his mind; he simply revealed his bottom line: either invest in the robot girlfriend project, or they would part ways! Zhan Nanxian remained silent in the face of such a sharp question. Guan Ti also became disheartened.

He believed that he, Zhan Nanxian, and Gao Fang were not on the same path, and he decisively left. Zhu Linlu discussed Daizhong's work situation with Wen Rou via video in the UK. Wen Rou mentioned several suspicious accounts and said she was still investigating. Unexpectedly, Wen Rou's words were overheard by Zhu Linghong, who passed by. Zhu Linghong's face changed drastically. Wen Rou then inquired about Wen Nuan's condition.

Zhu Linlu readily promised to take good care of Wen Nuan, and Wen Rou was also relieved because Linlu's concern for Wen Nuan had always been sincere. Wen Rou met Zhu Linghong after work. Zhu Linghong unusually invited her to dinner, making Wen Rou suspicious. Just as Zhu Linghong continued to pester her, Liu Rui promptly came to her rescue, affectionately taking Wen Rou away. Zhu Linghong was surprised and stunned on the spot.

Wen Rou told Liu Rui that she had recently been investigating Daizhong's bad debts, and several of them were related to Zhu Linghong. She really didn't know how desperate Zhu Linghong was for money, to actually extend his dirty hands into the company. Zhou Xiangling brought Yi Xin to have dinner with Zhan Nanxian. She actually wanted to set up Yi Xin and her son's romance, even calling Yi Xin "one of the family" during the meal.

Zhan Nanxian casually joked, "Is mother going to adopt Yi Xin as a goddaughter?" As soon as this was said, Yi Xin felt embarrassed. Zhou Xiangling simply made it clear: since Wen Nuan had already left, why did Nanxian have to wait foolishly? Couldn't he just live happily with Yi Xin? Zhan Nanxian's tone was firm; he would absolutely not give up Wen Nuan.

Yi Xin lowered her head, awkwardly stopping Zhou Xiangling from matchmaking again, but Zhou Xiangling kept babbling, "Wen Nuan caused the Zhan family's ruin, I simply cannot not hate Wen Nuan!" Zhan Nanxian was unwilling to compromise. He could only let Yi Xin accompany his mother and decisively leave. After Nanxian left, Zhou Xiangling secretly shed tears, and Yi Xin had no choice but to comfort her. Zhou Xiangling looked at the affectionate Yi Xin.

She promised that she only recognized Yi Xin as her daughter-in-law and would definitely make Nanxian give her an explanation. Yi Xin accompanied Zhou Xiangling to finish dinner. The two supported each other down the stairs. Unexpectedly, Pan Weining walked out from the shadows. He gritted his teeth, thinking Yi Xin was still unwilling to give up on Zhan Nanxian. Then he would make Zhan Nanxian lose everything! Thinking this, Pan Weining called his subordinate.

He instructed the subordinate to keep an eye on Guan Ti and have the middleman sign a contract with Guan Ti as soon as possible. Zhan Nanxian invited Yi Xin to meet at Qianyue. He planned to clarify to the public that their relationship was not that of a couple. Yi Xin thought Zhou Xiangling's matchmaking had backfired, but Nanxian resolutely stated that he never cared about outside opinions, only Wen Nuan's thoughts.

Therefore, it was really necessary to make a clarification. Yi Xin pitifully pleaded with Nanxian not to treat her this way. If they clarified their relationship when Qianyue was in trouble, the outside world would inevitably misunderstand Yi Xin as someone who disdains the poor and clings to the rich. Nanxian saw Yi Xin making so many excuses.

He told Yi Xin straightforwardly that this matter must be faced sooner or later, and he believed Yi Xin was capable of handling it well. Yi Xin looked at Nanxian's face and secretly thought that she took seven years to get close to Nanxian, and she must not give up easily. Zhu Yi heard that his son had borrowed a lot of money outside, so he quickly went to confront him.

Zhu Linghong originally didn't want to admit it, but couldn't deny it. He had no choice but to confess everything: he incurred debts buying futures and used company account money to fill the hole. Zhu Yi was greatly surprised, not expecting his son to be so audacious as to embezzle public funds. He couldn't help but severely reprimand Zhu Linghong. Zhu Linghong was also panicking, and mentioned that Wen Rou had already set her eyes on him.

Zhu Yi was extremely angry, lamenting that his son was a failure, but he didn't know that his conversation with his son was clearly overheard by Liu Rui outside the door. Yi Xin's childhood home was about to be demolished. Pan Weining knew Yi Xin missed the old house and old times very much, so he took her back to revisit the place. Yi Xin looked at everything familiar on the old street, stroking the mottled door.

Scenes of memories flashed through her mind: her parents and her childhood self once spent an unforgettable happy time here. Now, it seemed so precious. Yi Xin was very touched and happy. Pan Weining gave her a surprise: a jade green bracelet. Yi Xin held the bracelet, lost in memories. This bracelet was originally her mother's dowry, but because Yi Xin liked computers, her mother reluctantly sold the bracelet for a computer.

Now, Pan Weining went through great trouble to retrieve this bracelet. Yi Xin was in tears, her softest spot in her heart touched. She couldn't help but step forward and embrace Pan Weining, softly thanking him. Wen Nuan chatted with Li Ayi. She still often suffered from insomnia. Li Ayi told Wen Nuan that this illness was more dangerous than seven years ago. She suggested Wen Nuan be with friends, but Wen Nuan insisted on facing it herself.

Episode 34 Recap

Aunt Li advised Wen Nuan that no matter how much guilt she felt, she shouldn't torment herself like this. Wen Nuan's increasing thinness was truly worrying. Tears shimmered in Wen Nuan's eyes. This time was different from seven years ago; she had decided to face it alone. Seeing Wen Nuan's firm attitude, Aunt Li found it difficult to say anything more and could only respect her wishes.

After Wen Nuan left, Zhu Linlu quickly came to Aunt Li to inquire about Wen Nuan's recent situation. Unexpectedly, Wen Nuan suddenly returned, running right into Zhu Linlu. Since things had come to this, Zhu Linlu simply stopped hiding and decided to open up and chat with Wen Nuan. Zhu Linlu enlightened Wen Nuan, suggesting that many things should just be let go, and they were not within Wen Nuan's control.

However, Wen Nuan believed that this series of events couldn't be diluted by time. She would not return to the country in the short term and hoped Zhu Linlu could help her take good care of Wen Rou. Zhu Linlu had always been unable to argue with Wen Nuan's temperament, so he had no choice but to agree to everything.

Meanwhile, Liu Rui, through an audit, discovered that there were significant issues with Daizhong's capital flow; someone was embezzling public funds. Wen Rou decided to uncover this mastermind. Zhu Linghong, feeling guilty, frantically sought help from Zhu Yi. Zhu Yi was furious; this was not a small sum of hundreds of thousands or millions. How could he cover such a massive deficit for his son? Zhu Linghong, on the other hand, was quite audacious, even plotting to manipulate Daizhong's stocks.

Seeing his son's outrageous behavior, Zhu Yi sternly reprimanded him, telling him to quiet down and behave cautiously. Zhu Linlu called Wen Rou and described his meeting with Wen Nuan. Wen Rou was greatly surprised to learn that her sister had regained her memory and immediately wanted to fly to the UK to accompany Wen Nuan. Zhu Linlu quickly soothed Wen Rou's emotions and dissuaded her from rushing to the UK. Under Zhu Linlu's persuasion, Wen Rou slowly calmed down.

She also informed Zhu Linlu that Daizhong's accounts had problems and that Zhu Linlu needed to return to the country quickly to handle them personally. Meanwhile, Guan Ti was preparing to sign a contract with his senior brother, but unexpectedly discovered that the real signatory was Pan Weining. Guan Ti was greatly surprised. His senior brother quickly stated that Pan Weining highly admired and valued Guan Ti.

Pan Weining smiled faintly and began to praise Guan Ti's powerful abilities, adding that it was only because he was suppressed by Zhan Nanxian at Qianyu that he had never had a chance to shine. As he spoke, Pan Weining also produced a cooperation agreement with generous terms for Guan Ti to review. Guan Ti read it with hesitation, pondering indecisively how to make his choice. Zhu Linlu had already returned to the country.

Wen Rou straightforwardly told him that Zhu Linghong's embezzlement of public funds had caused a huge deficit in the accounts. Zhu Linlu felt a great headache; he really didn't know how to handle the matter and could only instruct Wen Rou to temporarily sort out the problematic accounts while he thought of a solution. At Qianyu, Guan Ti aggressively threw his resignation letter in front of Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang.

He planned to change his environment to prove his capabilities. Gao Fang tried to persuade him to stay, stating that Guan Ti's abilities were evident to all, but now was not the time for stubbornness, and Professor Wang's product was indeed more suitable for the current situation. Guan Ti wouldn't listen to these unpalatable but loyal words; instead, he accused Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang of not understanding him.

Zhan Nanxian couldn't stand it anymore and advised Guan Ti to remember his identity as a manager and prioritize the company's interests above all else. Gao Fang also agreed with Zhan Nanxian, adding that the decision to establish the contract with Professor Wang was made by the three brothers together and couldn't be solely blamed on Zhan Nanxian.

Zhan Nanxian was no longer willing to dwell on who was right or wrong; he only hoped Guan Ti would withdraw his resignation letter, but Guan Ti's mind was made up, and he packed his things, preparing to leave. After Guan Ti walked out of the office, Zhan Nanxian felt extremely dejected.

Memories flooded his mind: reminiscing about their entrepreneurial days when he, Guan Ti, and Gao Fang fought shoulder to shoulder, overcame difficulties, and went from unknown university students to establishing the powerful Qianyu. This contained the painstaking efforts of the three of them and was a very precious memory. However, now things had changed, and the good brothers of the past were no longer there. How could Zhan Nanxian not feel sad? Guan Ti left Qianyu, holding his belongings.

Employees watched him, whispering amongst themselves. Ding Xiaodai also ran over to ask Guan Ti why he was leaving so suddenly, and earnestly said that Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang must be even more reluctant for Guan Ti to leave. However, Guan Ti believed that leaving didn't equate to betrayal. If he made a name for himself in the future, he might even be able to return and help Qianyu. Hearing Guan Ti say this, Ding Xiaodai smiled.

Guan Ti looked at the innocent Xiaodai and apologized again for past events, hoping they would still be good friends in the future. With that, Guan Ti reached out, intending to shake hands with Xiaodai as a farewell, but Xiaodai rushed forward and hugged Guan Ti. She explained that it was a friend's embrace, and no matter when, Guan Ti would always be the best in her heart.

Guan Ti was very moved, and he couldn't help but hug Xiaodai tightly. This was Guan Ti's last and happiest moment at Qianyu. Guan Ti gradually walked further away. Xiaodai watched his receding figure, feeling empty. At Daizhong, Zhu Linlu, Wen Rou, and Liu Rui carefully checked the accounts. Zhu Yi secretly observed all of this. He realized that Zhu Linlu was serious this time, and Zhu Linghong definitely wouldn't be able to escape this calamity.

Episode 35 Recap

Zhu Linlu returned home full of worries, only to learn from his father that his second uncle, Zhu Yi, had already visited to plead for Zhu Linghong. Zhu Linlu's parents believed that although Zhu Linghong was infuriating, family shame should not be aired publicly, and told Zhu Linlu to find a way to cover the deficit. Zhu Linlu, with no other choice, could only temporarily agree to give Zhu Yi and his son some dignity.

However, on the other side, Zhu Yi continued down the wrong path, planning to sell the shares he and Zhu Linghong held to repay the huge debt they owed. The next day, Zhu Linlu spoke with Zhu Yi and his son. He spoke frankly, revealing the fact that Zhu Linghong had embezzled public funds, and seriously proposed that Zhu Linghong voluntarily leave the company!

Upon hearing this, Zhu Linghong was puffed up with anger, and Zhu Yi also spoke up for his son, claiming that the deficit would soon be covered. Zhu Linlu was very annoyed; how could company funds be embezzled so casually? If Zhu Linghong was allowed to have his way, he would cause trouble again in the future. Zhu Yi did not like hearing this and simply left with his son.

When Wen Rou learned of this, she also worried for Zhu Linlu. She was very curious as well: how could Zhu Yi and his son quickly repay such a huge sum? Zhu Linlu also found it suspicious and instructed Wen Rou to investigate the ins and outs of the large sum. Yi Xin was agitated at home. Her assistant, seeing Yi Xin looking dispirited, subtly advised her not to miss the people around her.

In truth, how could Yi Xin not know all of this? But life was like a play, and she couldn't control it. Yi Xin vaguely felt that her relationship with Zhan Nanxian might truly be coming to an end. Lele, as an outsider, saw clearly that Yi Xin's time with Zhan Nanxian was mostly an act, while Pan Weining was truly sincere towards Yi Xin. Yi Xin sighed.

Of course, she knew Pan Weining's painstaking efforts, but she had already persevered bitterly for Nanxian for seven years and was truly unwilling to let go just like that. However, in the current situation, Yi Xin had to realize that Nanxian ultimately did not belong to her. Guan Ti continued to meet with Pan Weining. Pan Weining solemnly promised to be Guan Ti's strong backing and to establish a powerful new company. Guan Ti was greatly encouraged.

He felt that Pan Weining valued loyalty and righteousness and was prepared to go through fire and water for him. Pan Weining seized the opportunity to propose that Guan Ti needed to sign some non-disclosure agreements and similar documents to help the new company go public in the future. Guan Ti was even more invigorated and ready to make a big splash. Now, with Guan Ti's resignation, Qianyu was in crisis.

Nanxian and Gao Fang worked overtime without a break, cleaning up the mess. Gao Fang couldn't help but ask, "Nanxian, you only know how to focus on work. Aren't you going to England to find Wen Nuan?" Zhan Nanxian sighed and brought up an old memory. Seven years ago, after Wen Nuan went far to England, Zhan Nanxian would often receive calls from Wen Nuan late at night.

He was extremely worried and finally decided to go to England to find true love. However, to his surprise, when Nanxian arrived full of joy to find Wen Nuan, he secretly saw Wen Nuan and Zhu Linlu intimately entering a room. Therefore, Nanxian did not show up and returned to China sadly. Gao Fang listened to Nanxian's description. He advised Nanxian to explain all misunderstandings clearly. But Nanxian understood Wen Nuan's temperament well.

Wen Nuan's unannounced departure this time indicated that she still had an obstacle in her heart that she couldn't overcome, so Wen Nuan needed to figure it out herself. Gao Fang understood Nanxian's decision. He suddenly felt a stomach ache, probably due to continuous late nights, but Gao Fang was still focused solely on work. The two of them brought up the R&D department that Guan Ti had once been in charge of, which had always lacked a leader.

Nanxian then decided to take responsibility for it himself. Moreover, Nanxian also firmly believed that Guan Ti would return to Qianyu, and their trio's friendship would not change. Wen Rou had already investigated clearly: Zhu Yi and his son sold their shares to get a huge sum of money to cover the deficit. Zhu Linlu had a splitting headache; the shares held by these two father and son were equivalent to Daizhong's second largest shareholder!

Since things had come to this, Zhu Linlu could only let Wen Rou continue the investigation to see who Zhu Yi had sold the shares to. So, Wen Rou took Liu Rui out to investigate and was surprised to discover that Pan Weining had bought the shares. Wen Nuan, currently walking in England, accidentally learned from the newspaper that Qianyu and Nanxian were facing a crisis.

She quickly called Wen Rou to inquire about the recent situation of Qianyu and Nanxian. To put her sister's mind at ease, Wen Rou not only downplayed Qianyu's situation but also concealed the matter of Zhu Linlu taking photos of the contract at the Wen family home. Wen Nuan hung up the phone and, after thinking long and hard, decided to return to China.

Zhu Linlu held a shareholders' meeting at Daizhong, calling on everyone to work together and never do anything detrimental to Daizhong. Just then, an uninvited guest arrived at the meeting: Pan Weining. Pan Weining was arrogant and overbearing, adopting the air of an owner, triumphantly declaring himself Daizhong's second largest shareholder, causing the other shareholders present to discuss animatedly, leaving Zhu Linlu with no choice.

After the meeting, Zhu Linlu seriously questioned Pan Weining about the reason for buying Daizhong's shares. Pan Weining pretended to be relaxed, but Zhu Linlu hit the nail on the head, saying that although he usually joked around with Pan Weining, he clearly knew his character. Pan Weining first drove Pan Weian out of office, and then interfered with Daizhong. Wasn't his ambition expanding too quickly?

Seeing that Zhu Linlu had spoken to this extent, Pan Weining frankly stated that he hoped Daizhong and Yizhong could achieve a win-win situation in the future, but if Zhu Linlu turned hostile, he would prioritize his own interests. Seeing him say this, Zhu Linlu had no choice but to continue dealings with Pan Weining. Wen Nuan returned to China and met with Wen Rou. The sisters were extremely excited.

Wen Nuan mentioned that she had recovered her memory and decided to face the present well, but she still felt self-reproach for the past. The night was like water. The sisters sat on a swing, recalling old times. They coincidentally missed their father. Wen Rou comforted her sister, saying that all of this actually had nothing to do with Wen Nuan. The two emotionally embraced each other, letting go of all grudges. Pan Weining negotiated with Zhan Nanxian.

Citing Qianyu's involvement in intellectual property, he prepared to unilaterally terminate the contract with Nanxian. Zhan Nanxian could see that Pan Weining was ambitious; the reason he painstakingly poached Guan Ti was merely to complete the upgrade of Yizhong's industrial chain. Pan Weining smiled with satisfaction, agreeing with Zhan Nanxian's statement. Nanxian earnestly warned Pan Weining that until the very end, no one knows who will win. After meeting with Pan Weining, Zhan Nanxian returned to the company to work.

Gao Fang, however, clutched his stomach, pale-faced, and then suddenly collapsed. Everyone quickly pitched in to send Gao Fang to the hospital. Daizhong, on the other side, was also besieged on all sides. Zhu Linlu suddenly realized that he had been fighting with Qianyu all this time, but like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, he had fallen into Pan Weining's scheme. It was truly a headache. Wen Rou comforted Zhu Linlu, and then mentioned that Wen Nuan had returned to China. Zhu Linlu couldn't help but feel that he didn't know how to face Wen Nuan.

Episode 36 Recap

Zhan Nanxian sent Gao Fang to the hospital. Only then did he learn that Gao Fang had gastric bleeding due to excessive mental stress and an overly fast-paced life, which caused his body to be overdrawn. His condition was very serious and required good rest and treatment. Meanwhile, Wen Nuan secretly arrived at Qianyu. She didn't know how to face the situation. Just then, Zhan Nanxian's car drove over, and Wen Nuan quickly hid behind a pillar, keeping silent.

However, Zhan Nanxian had actually seen Wen Nuan, but he understood that Wen Nuan didn't want to show herself, so he could only pretend not to see her, but he was very happy inside. When Wen Nuan peered around, Ding Xiaodai just happened to see her. The two then made plans to eat together. Ding Xiaodai mentioned Guan Ti's resignation, Gao Fang's illness, and how Qianyu was in precarious condition.

She really hoped Wen Nuan could return to work at Qianyu. Wen Nuan, however, had her own plans and asked Ding Xiaodai to keep their meeting a secret. In the evening, Wen Nuan returned home and painted diligently. She truthfully told her sister that she had visited Qianyu during the day and had seen a haggard Zhan Nanxian from a distance. Wen Rou then mentioned that something had also happened at Daizhong, and Zhu Linlu's status had plummeted.

Wen Nuan was very surprised. Wen Rou could only tell her sister not to worry unnecessarily. Wen Nuan indeed couldn't help Zhu Linlu, but she could contribute to Zhan Nanxian, because Wen Nuan's father once had a student named Leo who also ran a technology company. Wen Nuan planned to ask Leo to step forward and invest in Qianyu. With Wen Nuan's quiet help, Qianyu saw a significant turnaround.

Zhan Nanxian informed Gao Fang about this, which made Gao Fang overjoyed. Zhan Nanxian also told Gao Fang that Pan Weining had invested in a company for Guan Ti. Gao Fang sighed, saying that Guan Ti had always been unfamiliar with the deceit and trickery of the business world, and it seemed he would suffer a great loss this time. Zhan Nanxian, however, believed that if Guan Ti didn't suffer a loss, how could he learn a lesson?

As soon as Zhan Nanxian left the hospital, Wen Nuan came to visit Gao Fang. Gao Fang was very touched and spoke many good words on behalf of Zhan Nanxian, hoping that Wen Nuan could stand by Zhan Nanxian's side and fight alongside him. Leo proposed that he needed a future development plan for Qianyu before considering investment and cooperation. So, Zhan Nanxian handed the materials to Ding Xiaodai and asked her to organize them.

However, Ding Xiaodai didn't know how to write a plan at all. She could only ask Wen Nuan for help. Wen Nuan readily agreed, asking Ding Xiaodai to buy Zhan Nanxian his favorite yellow croaker wontons, while she took full responsibility for writing the plan. At this moment, Guan Ti was talking with Pan Weining. He was somewhat worried about the research and development progress.

Pan Weining expressed his understanding of Guan Ti, but the business world changes rapidly, and it's still best to strike first. Under Pan Weining's eloquent persuasion, Guan Ti could only compromise. Pan Weining specifically went to visit Yi Xin, thoughtfully brought jujube tea, and actively inquired about Yi Xin's father's situation. Pan Weining knew that Yi Xin was planning to buy a house for her father, so he brought some housing information for her to review and choose from.

Yi Xin liked these houses very much and was gradually touched by Pan Weining's genuine affection. Pan Weining suggested that Yi Xin clarify her relationship with Zhan Nanxian to the outside world. Yi Xin was still somewhat hesitant due to public opinion; she planned to clarify when the time was right, and she stated that since she was with Pan Weining, she would be devoted to him. After Pan Weining left Yi Xin, he went to choose an exquisite necklace.

Ding Xiaodai brought the yellow croaker wontons to Zhan Nanxian. He asked her why she bought them. Ding Xiaodai stammered, saying she bought them randomly. Zhan Nanxian knew perfectly well that Wen Nuan must have instructed her, but he deliberately didn't expose it. When Zhou Xiangling learned that Wen Nuan had returned to the country, she arranged a meeting.

Wen Nuan was the first to apologize, saying that if it weren't for her momentary willfulness, Zhan Qingyuan would not have perished. Zhou Xiangling found it difficult to control her emotions, recounting the suffering Zhan Nanxian endured that year, and the tragedy of her family's ruin. Regardless, Zhou Xiangling still couldn't forgive Wen Nuan. She told Wen Nuan to stay away from Zhan Nanxian. At this point, Ding Xiaodai had already given the plan to Zhan Nanxian.

He glanced at it and immediately knew it came from Wen Nuan's hand. So, Zhan Nanxian deliberately asked Ding Xiaodai some questions about the plan's details. Ding Xiaodai's answers were muddled. Zhan Nanxian smirked mischievously and simply didn't pursue it further, allowing Ding Xiaodai to breathe a sigh of relief. Guan Ti wore a mask to see Ding Xiaodai, bought her breakfast and a face mask, and enthusiastically talked about his current rising popularity.

Guan Ti was also curious if Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang regretted his departure. Ding Xiaodai, with a cold face, spoke sarcastically to Guan Ti, bringing up Gao Fang's illness and hospitalization. Although Guan Ti was sulking with his brothers, he was still very worried. He rushed to visit Gao Fang, hesitating outside Gao Fang's hospital room. Gao Fang, both amused and exasperated, had to call him inside.

Gao Fang inquired about Guan Ti's current situation, asked if he was still angry, and mentioned that Zhan Nanxian missed Guan Ti very much, hoping Guan Ti would cherish their brotherhood. Pan Weining revealed his true colors. He planned to sell Guan Ti's research. Guan Ti was unwilling, but Pan Weining pulled out the agreement they had signed.

It was clearly written in black and white that the intellectual property of Guan Ti's research belonged to Yizhong, and Pan Weining had full authority to handle it. Guan Ti was at a loss, and Pan Weining left triumphantly. Leo's company sent someone to discuss cooperation with Qianyu. After a conversation, Zhan Nanxian realized that Wen Nuan had been mediating and helping all along. He was filled with mixed emotions.

That night, Wen Nuan told her sister that Leo had hired her as the investor's representative, and she would continue to work for Qianyu. Her attitude was firm, and Wen Rou could only offer her support. The next day, Wen Nuan walked into Qianyu in a red dress. Zhan Nanxian called out to her from behind, walked towards Wen Nuan step by step, and hugged her. The two quietly enjoyed the joy of their long-awaited reunion.

Zhan Nanxian welcomed Wen Nuan back. Gao Fang was also very happy to learn that Zhan Nanxian had signed a contract with Leo, and praised Wen Nuan as someone who never abandoned others. Zhan Nanxian was in a great mood and instructed Gao Fang to get good rest. However, Zhou Xiangling still refused to forgive Wen Nuan. When she learned that Wen Nuan had returned to Qianyu, she told her son to fire Wen Nuan, which greatly displeased Zhan Nanxian.

Episode 37 Recap

Pan Weining embraced Yi Xin and danced gracefully. He wanted to propose to Yi Xin, but Yi Xin wasn't ready yet, which made Pan Weining a bit disappointed. Yi Xin then stood on tiptoes and kissed Pan Weining's cheek; she only hoped Pan Weining would always love her. Pan Weining was indeed a thorough warm-hearted man in front of Yi Xin. He thoughtfully prepared a lavish breakfast and was very much looking forward to their future small family.

Just then, Zhou Xiangling suddenly called Yi Xin, mentioning Wen Nuan's return to Qianyu. She couldn't help but blame Yi Xin for not knowing how to fight for happiness. Yi Xin had nothing to say and hung up the phone awkwardly. To consider Pan Weining's feelings, she softly said, "I'm sorry." Pan Weining smiled faintly, seemingly not taking it to heart. Zhu Linlu's mother had been urging her son to bring Wen Nuan home for dinner whenever he had time.

Zhu Linlu had no choice but to make a clean breast of it, saying that he and Wen Nuan could only be ordinary friends, which left Zhu Linlu's mother very disappointed. Zhu Linlu's father had to comfort his son, telling him to find a better soulmate in the future. Now, Pan Weining had become the second largest shareholder of Daizhong and was good at winning people's hearts, making Zhu Linlu's pressure immense.

Wen Rou, in order to help Zhu Linlu establish authority in front of the shareholders, prepared to invest in a large project, using results to convince everyone. She assigned this matter to Liu Rui and instructed Liu Rui not to make any mistakes. Wen Rou reported her work arrangements to Zhu Linlu. Zhu Linlu, on the other hand, was quite curious about Qianyu's current situation. Wen Rou pursed her lips, Qianyu's days were not easy either.

However, Zhan Nanxian probably wanted to use Professor Wang's project to turn the tables. Zhu Linlu was also very concerned about Wen Nuan. Wen Rou, however, felt that her sister's state was much better than before; at least when busy, she wouldn't overthink. Under Wen Rou's persuasion, Zhu Linlu prepared to meet Wen Nuan to thoroughly clarify some things. In the evening, Zhu Linlu had dinner with Wen Nuan.

He finally confessed that he had taken photos of the contract at the Wen family's house to bring down Zhan Nanxian. Upon hearing this, Wen Nuan did not blame Zhu Linlu; after all, the business world is like a battlefield. From Zhu Linlu's perspective, this was indeed the best way to deal with Qianyu. Zhu Linlu smiled bitterly. He had originally planned to use this lawsuit to make Wen Nuan see Zhan Nanxian's true colors.

But he didn't expect that Nanxian, for Wen Nuan, would resolutely return to the country before the trial. This made Zhu Linlu realize that Nanxian loved Wen Nuan deeply. Hearing this, Wen Nuan was also stunned, never expecting Nanxian to give up so much for her.

Finally, Zhu Linlu solemnly spoke from the bottom of his heart: seeing how devoted Zhan Nanxian was to Wen Nuan, he was finally ready to let go, hoping Wen Nuan would firmly grasp happiness in the future. Despite saying this, Zhu Linlu's eyes were still moist; after seven years, it was all just a dream. Pan Weining discussed Qianyu's current situation with others. Everyone believed that Qianyu, this industry legend, had vanished into thin air.

Just then, Pan Weining suddenly received a WeChat message. He looked at it, a triumphant smile appeared on his face, and he quickly replied. On the other side, Liu Rui who was working overtime received a WeChat message that read "Keep watching," and the sender was Pan Weining. Liu Rui put down his phone, his expression complex. Wen Rou bounced over to find him.

Liu Rui implicitly asked Wen Rou if she would agree to give up her job at Daizhong. Wen Rou didn't take his words seriously. She smiled and replied that compared to her boyfriend, work wasn't that important. Liu Rui drove Wen Rou home. Wen Nuan felt happy seeing her sister's sweetness. Wen Nuan then changed the subject, mentioning Nanxian's abandonment of the lawsuit. She couldn't help but feel a bit guilty, wondering how to repay Zhan Nanxian's kindness.

Wen Rou could tell that Nanxian and Wen Nuan would never be able to let go of each other. At this point, Wen Rou could only encourage her sister to take it slow and not to feel too much pressure. Zhan Nanxian was sleeping soundly at home when he was suddenly woken up by the doorbell. He opened the door and found it was Wen Nuan.

Nanxian smiled gently, saying that since Wen Nuan knew the password, she could just open the door directly next time. Also, regarding the leak of Professor Wang's contract, Wen Nuan surely didn't do it on purpose, so there was no need to take it to heart. Wen Nuan followed Nanxian into the house, seeing many documents scattered on the table, indicating that Nanxian had been working non-stop. Wen Nuan mentioned that Xinghe Technology was developing a patent.

If Qianyu could conduct in-depth research on this patent, it could save a lot of time. Therefore, Wen Nuan was prepared to personally go and find Xinghe's general manager to see if there was any possibility of cooperation. After saying this, Wen Nuan looked down and saw the pet turtles. She couldn't help but feel a bit choked up, never expecting that Nanxian had been raising them for so many years.

Nanxian pulled Wen Nuan's hand and walked to a huge jigsaw puzzle. On it was a scene of young Zhan Nanxian and young Wen Nuan back to back, the picture warm and sweet. Wen Nuan looked at the puzzle and fell into contemplation. Seven years ago, this was a painting she had painstakingly drawn, which Nanxian later playfully snatched away. She never expected it to now be a puzzle, always displayed in Nanxian's home.

Thinking of this, Wen Nuan couldn't help but shed tears. To lighten the mood, she smiled and brought breakfast, telling Nanxian to eat his fill so he would have the energy to work. Yi Xin's father's condition gradually stabilized, and he could go abroad for recuperation. Pan Weining had made all the necessary arrangements with Germany, allowing Yi Xin's father to enjoy his later years in peace. Yi Xin didn't know how to thank Pan Weining.

She stepped forward and hugged Pan Weining, leaning into his arms. Wen Nuan was prepared to meet Mr. Qu of Xinghe, but she was given the cold shoulder. She had no choice but to wait patiently at Xinghe. When Nanxian learned of this, he drove to pick up Wen Nuan and took her to the riverside for a stroll to clear her mind. Wen Nuan comforted Nanxian, saying that everyone would definitely work together to help Qianyu overcome its difficulties.

Episode 38 Recap

Wen Nuan kept comforting Zhan Nanxian, and also likened everyone's strength to a sea of lights. Zhan Nanxian did not feel heavy; with Wen Nuan fighting alongside him, he already felt much happier and more relaxed. Wen Nuan solemnly promised that even if she couldn't meet General Manager Qu on her first attempt, she would continue to work hard and never give up. Zhan Nanxian looked at Wen Nuan, and out of concern, put his coat over her.

The night breeze was cool, and the two leaned on each other, sharing a smile. Pan Weining and Liu Rui brushed past each other at Daizhong. Although their relationship was clearly not shallow, both pretended not to know each other. Liu Rui reported his work to Wen Rou, stating that the project Wen Rou planned to invest in had no problems.

Wen Rou completely trusted Liu Rui, and without time for a detailed review, immediately took the project to find Zhu Linlu. Liu Rui's gaze flickered, and a cunning glint flashed in his eyes. On the other side, Zhan Nanxian came to the hospital to visit Gao Fang. The two discussed the ambitious Pan Weining. Zhan Nanxian comforted Gao Fang, saying that he was no pushover in the business world either. Gao Fang then brought up Professor Wang's project.

Zhan Nanxian found it a bit troublesome, as the key technical patent in Professor Wang's project belonged to Alpha, and Alpha had been acquired by Daizhong, making it currently unobtainable for Qianyu. After Zhan Nanxian left, Gao Fang called Wen Nuan, mentioning that Professor Wang's project still lacked a patent, and this patent was held by Daizhong. If Daizhong was willing to transfer it, Qianyu would be saved. Wen Nuan immediately understood Gao Fang's meaning. She looked thoughtful.

At this very moment, Pan Weining was losing his temper with Wen Rou at Daizhong. It turned out that the project Wen Rou invested in had a big problem: the project owner had absconded with the funds! Wen Rou was greatly surprised. Liu Rui had clearly conducted a risk assessment, but now, Wen Rou was truly unable to defend herself. Pan Weining's words became increasingly harsh, even telling Wen Rou to pack her bags and leave.

At this point, Zhu Linlu came to mediate, and only then did Pan Weining stop. After the commotion subsided, Zhu Linlu came to comfort Wen Rou. Wen Rou was very self-reproachful, but Zhu Linlu told her to turn the page, considering it a lesson learned for a price. Wen Rou was deeply moved. She vowed to protect Daizhong even if it cost her life.

When Wen Rou came out of Zhu Linlu's office, Liu Rui apologized to her for his work error. However, Wen Rou did not blame Liu Rui, only herself for not re-reviewing it, which made Liu Rui feel very uncomfortable. Just as Liu Rui was distracted, Pan Weining called him, praising his excellent work. Liu Rui's attitude was hesitant, unsure if what he did was right or wrong.

It turned out that when Liu Rui's family was on the verge of bankruptcy back then, it was Pan Weining who stepped in to help. So, this time, Liu Rui had no choice but to assist Pan Weining in dealing with Zhu Linlu. Pan Weining could see that Liu Rui had feelings for Wen Rou, so he warned Liu Rui that men should still prioritize their careers. Pan Weining was making enemies everywhere.

The reason Wen Nuan was delayed in seeing General Manager Qu was actually also his doing. Zhan Nanxian knew Pan Weining was secretly playing tricks, so he warned Pan Weining to bring out all his moves, stating that he was fearless and would not let Pan Weining succeed. That evening, Wen Rou drowned her sorrows in alcohol. Liu Rui comforted Wen Rou while subtly suggesting that she leave Daizhong.

Wen Rou's attitude was resolute; she would absolutely not leave Daizhong, nor would she abandon Zhu Linlu. However, if Liu Rui wanted to resign, she would not object. Liu Rui sighed; he was in a dilemma. After drinking, Liu Rui took Wen Rou home. Wen Rou laughed happily, hoping to be happy with Liu Rui forever. Liu Rui felt guilty.

He didn't know if Wen Rou would be able to forgive him one day, and could only hope to make it up to her in the future. The next day, Wen Rou and Zhu Linlu brainstormed solutions. The most important tasks now were acquiring equity and raising funds. To reverse the crisis in the short term, they would have to rely on Alpha's patent.

Wen Rou did not suggest that Zhu Linlu sell Alpha, which he had worked hard to acquire. However, Zhu Linlu was also helpless; if they truly reached a dead end, he would have no choice. At this time, Zhan Nanxian came to the hospital again to visit Gao Fang. The doctor privately told Zhan Nanxian that Gao Fang's condition was not very optimistic, and the possibility of stomach cancer could not be ruled out!

Zhan Nanxian couldn't believe it and was deeply shocked. He returned to the company despondent and told Wen Nuan that Gao Fang might have stomach cancer. Wen Nuan knew Zhan Nanxian was hurting, so she hugged him tightly, hoping to give him strength. Zhan Nanxian shed tears sadly, clutching Wen Nuan and crying profusely. That evening, Zhou Xiangling specially prepared a table of delicacies for her son, including Zhan Qingyuan's favorite braised beef brisket.

Unfortunately, Zhan Qingyuan could no longer eat it. Zhou Xiangling was saddened by the scene and urged Zhan Nanxian not to do anything he would regret. Soon, Guan Ti also learned about Gao Fang's serious condition. He rushed to the hospital early in the morning, anxiously concerned about Gao Fang, and also complained that Zhan Nanxian's stubbornness had messed up the company and worn down Gao Fang's health. Gao Fang did not allow Guan Ti to say that.

He hoped Guan Ti would no longer misunderstand Zhan Nanxian. Wen Nuan invited Wen Rou and Liu Rui for a meal. Wen Rou also took this opportunity to formally introduce Liu Rui to her sister.

Episode 39 Recap

Wen Nuan, Wen Rou, and Liu Rui were having a meal. Wen Rou seemed like a demure woman in front of Liu Rui. Wen Nuan looked at her sister and couldn't help but smile sweetly. The two sisters talked about the predicaments of Daizhong and Qianyu. Wen Rou couldn't help but sigh, "Who would have thought that Daizhong and Qianyu would become fellow sufferers?"

Hearing her sister say this, Wen Nuan seized the opportunity to propose that the patents Qianyu needed were with Daizhong, and Daizhong was currently lacking funds. Since this was the case, why couldn't the two cooperate? Wen Rou was greatly surprised. In her and Liu Rui's view, Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu were old adversaries, and it was impossible for them to work side by side. Wen Nuan, however, disagreed. " Anything is possible.

How can you know it won't work without even trying?" The next day, Wen Nuan told Zhan Nanxian her idea. However, Zhan Nanxian immediately rejected the proposal. Qianyu had just sued Daizhong over Professor Wang's matter. If they cooperated at this time, he didn't know what outsiders would say. Zhan Nanxian didn't want to stir up new troubles. Wen Nuan understood Zhan Nanxian's distress, but Qianyu could only achieve a win-win situation by cooperating with Daizhong.

She still hoped Zhan Nanxian could consider it further. On the other side, Wen Rou was also frantically dealing with company matters with Zhu Linlu. Wen Rou worked diligently and wholeheartedly. Zhu Linlu praised her sincerely, saying he was extremely fortunate to have met Wen Rou. Just then, Wen Nuan suddenly called Zhu Linlu, arranging to meet for dinner that evening. Zhu Linlu readily agreed.

That evening, Wen Nuan directly proposed to Zhu Linlu that Qianyu was now riddled with crises, and Daizhong was also besieged on all sides. Ultimately, both parties were victims of Pan Weining. If Qianyu and Daizhong could join forces, they would surely turn the tide and win. Zhu Linlu sighed, saying that although his relationship with Zhan Nanxian wasn't irreconcilable, cooperation between them was still unlikely.

Wen Nuan continued to persuade him, explaining that as long as they acted according to her proposal, Zhu Linlu would be able to regain control of Daizhong in the future. Zhu Linlu knew in his heart that this was indeed a good idea, but it would be difficult to implement. He could only joke around with Wen Nuan. Seeing him being glib, Wen Nuan, caught between laughter and tears, told him to seriously consider the matter.

Wen Rou worked day and night for Daizhong. Liu Rui smiled bitterly and self-mockingly, saying that Wen Rou hadn't been on a date with him for many days. Moreover, Liu Rui pretended to casually inquire about Wen Rou's whereabouts. Wen Rou, completely unsuspecting, frankly admitted she was helping Zhu Linlu find shareholders. Currently, the leadership relations in Daizhong were delicate, and she had spent a great deal of effort to achieve only a little progress.

Liu Rui took note of this and immediately offered to accompany Wen Rou to work. Wen Rou couldn't argue with him, so she could only instruct Liu Rui to talk less and work more, and absolutely not to get into arguments with others. Wen Rou went home after work that evening and discussed the cooperation between Qianyu and Daizhong with her sister.

Wen Nuan had a headache, thinking that Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu had reached a point where they absolutely needed to stick together, yet their temperaments were just so stubborn. Wen Rou could tell that since Zhu Linlu hadn't directly refused, it meant there was room for maneuver. Wen Nuan should first secure Zhu Linlu, as he was easier to persuade than Zhan Nanxian. From then on, Wen Nuan employed a "long-term battle" tactic.

She found various ways to "accidentally" encounter Zhu Linlu, earnestly and patiently persuading him to cooperate with Zhan Nanxian. Zhu Linlu actually understood the pros and cons, but he always held a grudge over the Professor Wang incident. Wen Nuan could only repeatedly assure him that Qianyu had already suffered a heavy blow, and that Qianyu's collaboration project with Professor Wang had nothing to do with Alpha. Under Wen Nuan's persuasion, Zhu Linlu reluctantly agreed to the cooperation.

After Zhu Linlu agreed, Wen Nuan immediately informed Zhan Nanxian of the news. However, Zhan Nanxian solemnly asked if Wen Nuan's high enthusiasm for work was for Daizhong or for Qianyu. Wen Nuan answered flawlessly, stating that she was considering the interests of Qianyu's investors. Zhan Nanxian had nothing to say and had to agree to cooperate with Daizhong as well. Afterward, Zhan Nanxian half-jokingly said he wanted Wen Nuan's time that evening.

Wen Nuan initially thought Zhan Nanxian wanted to go on a date, but to her surprise, Zhan Nanxian was incredibly cunning; he merely wanted to discuss cooperation with Zhu Linlu as soon as possible. Wen Nuan's face flushed crimson, feeling very shy. Zhan Nanxian, on the other hand, found Wen Nuan very cute. Liu Rui wanted to go on a date with Wen Rou.

Wen Rou told him everything in detail, saying that Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu were discussing cooperation tonight, and she had to be there. Liu Rui was greatly surprised, and a hint of unease flickered in his eyes. That evening, Zhu Linlu brought Wen Rou, and Zhan Nanxian brought Wen Nuan. The four sat upright and began negotiations.

The two Wen sisters tried hard to mediate, hoping that Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu could set aside their prejudices and work together. However, these former love rivals remained at loggerheads. Zhan Nanxian proactively mentioned that Zhu Linlu had recently been fencing. The "war" between the two was instantly triggered, and they had a hearty match. After the fencing, Zhan Nanxian and Zhu Linlu chatted openly.

Zhan Nanxian frankly stated that Qianyu and Daizhong had their wins and losses in the business world, but Qianyu could have a clear conscience, and he had never engaged in malicious competition. Moreover, Zhan Nanxian felt very happy; even if he lost the lawsuit initially, he won Wen Nuan. Zhu Linlu smiled fearlessly, saying that if Zhan Nanxian made Wen Nuan sad, he would plunge Qianyu into crisis. After discussing emotional matters, the two got back to business.

Zhan Nanxian frankly stated that they should handle things professionally and seek common ground while reserving differences. Zhu Linlu, in turn, teased Zhan Nanxian, urging him to quickly prepare the contract. Then, Zhu Linlu also brought up his feelings for Wen Nuan. Only then did Zhan Nanxian understand that when Wen Nuan first returned to the country, Zhu Linlu desperately flaunted his affection, all to keep Zhan Nanxian away from Wen Nuan.

However, as things stood, Zhu Linlu had still lost. After hearing all this, Zhan Nanxian sincerely extended his hand to Zhu Linlu, expressing his gratitude for Zhu Linlu's care for Wen Nuan over the past seven years. On the other side, Ding Xiaodai coincidentally met Guan Ti while eating out. She angrily accused Guan Ti, saying that Qianyu was now surrounded by crises, yet Guan Ti had sought refuge with Pan Weining, which was truly disloyal.

Guan Ti quickly denied it. Ding Xiaodai continued to press, asking, "If Guan Ti is loyal, why doesn't he return to Qianyu now?" Guan Ti was momentarily speechless. Ding Xiaodai then recalled Guan Ti's time struggling at Qianyu, how innocent, happy, and proactive he was. If Guan Ti still had that sense of integrity, he should return to Qianyu to help Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang overcome their difficulties. After speaking, Ding Xiaodai got up and left.

Guan Ti was pensive; in fact, he was gradually regretting his impulsive actions and began to miss the days he spent with Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang. Zhu Linlu convened a shareholder meeting to announce the cooperation with Qianyu. However, to everyone's surprise, Pan Weining produced a list of shareholders willing to support him. Coupled with the shares he had previously acquired, Pan Weining was now the largest shareholder of Daizhong. He mercilessly vetoed the cooperation between Daizhong and Qianyu.

Episode 40 Recap

Pan Weining arrogantly rejected the cooperation between Qianyu and Daizhong. Zhu Linlu, having no other option, got up and left the conference, and Wen Rou quickly followed him out. Wen Rou was very surprised. She had clearly negotiated with those people before to sell the shares to Zhu Linlu. She couldn't understand why they had gone back on their word and sided with Pan Weining; it was truly strange!

Zhu Linlu analyzed carefully, realizing it wasn't a matter of them going back on their word, but rather that it couldn't be such a coincidence. Wen Rou was secretly astonished. She suddenly remembered that she had only told Liu Rui these secrets. Wen Rou found it hard to believe; how could Liu Rui betray her? As she thought about it, Wen Rou couldn't sit still anymore. She got up and rushed to find Liu Rui.

Wen Rou found Liu Rui in the pantry. Facing Wen Rou's questions, Liu Rui's expression was grave. He could only admit everything: his family owed Pan Weining a great favor, so he had no choice but to follow Pan Weining's arrangements, joining Daizhong, entering the finance department, and gradually undermining Zhu Linlu. Wen Rou's emotions instantly erupted. Was their encounter also a deliberate arrangement?

Liu Rui solemnly swore that his acquaintance with Wen Rou was indeed fate, and his subsequent love for Wen Rou was also the most genuine feeling in his heart. However, Wen Rou could no longer trust Liu Rui. She was in tears, declaring that from this moment on, she and Liu Rui were completely breaking up and would no longer have any contact. The news of Pan Weining's dominance quickly reached Zhan Nanxian.

He told Wen Nuan that Zhu Linlu was no longer Daizhong's largest shareholder, and the cooperation between Qianyu and Daizhong had also stalled. Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian both knew very well that Pan Weining would absolutely not allow Qianyu to recover. It seemed that the upcoming cooperation with Daizhong was doomed. Wen Nuan worried about Zhu Linlu and called him to express her concern. From Zhu Linlu, she learned that Liu Rui was a spy sent by Pan Weining.

Wen Nuan feared her elder sister couldn't bear this blow, so she immediately went out to look for Wen Rou. That night, Wen Rou came to a bar and sat blankly to one side. Liu Rui followed and begged Wen Rou for forgiveness. Wen Rou's face was cold; she could not forgive Liu Rui, and she would completely block him out of her life. Liu Rui still wanted to explain, but Wen Rou wouldn't give in.

She hadn't expected that the perfect and happy relationship she thought she had was nothing more than a performance by Liu Rui. Liu Rui explained repeatedly that regardless of the business world, his feelings for Wen Rou were genuine. But Wen Rou had lost her most basic trust in Liu Rui. She gritted her teeth and spoke harshly, saying that it wasn't her first breakup, so she wouldn't care at all.

Hearing these words, Liu Rui could only turn and leave awkwardly. Wen Rou, feeling lost and sad, gripped her wine glass tightly. Coming out of the bar, Wen Rou passed by the riverside. She couldn't help but recall that birthday night when she and Liu Rui sang loudly, feeling so utterly carefree. She never expected it all to be just a fleeting dream.

Just then, Wen Nuan called, asking where Wen Rou was, as she needed to hurry over to comfort and take care of her elder sister. Meanwhile, Zhu Linlu returned home disheartened. Facing his father, he could only lower his head and admit his mistake. His father didn't blame Zhu Linlu, saying there were no perpetual winners in business, and as long as they worked together to find a solution, there would always be room to turn things around.

Zhu Linlu had wanted to complain to Zhu Yi, but his father told him that for Daizhong to reach its current scale, Zhu Yi had also put in effort, and that family ties were always paramount. Wen Nuan found Wen Rou by the riverside. Wen Rou gave a self-deprecating smile, saying it was just falling for a scumbag, nothing major.

Every time she'd broken up before, she'd drunk herself senseless, but this time, although she went to the bar, she didn't touch a drop of alcohol. This showed that she hadn't taken Liu Rui to heart at all. Wen Rou sighed, lamenting that she was truly a woman unworthy of love, and would never meet the right person. Wen Nuan could only do her best to comfort her elder sister, and the two sisters huddled together in the river breeze.

The next day, Zhu Yi and his son came to Zhu Linlu's house. Zhu Yi immediately questioned Zhu Linlu, asking why Pan Weining had taken control of Daizhong. Zhu Linlu was furious. If Zhu Yi and Zhu Linghong hadn't sold their shares, how could Pan Weining have seized the opportunity?

Zhu Linghong retorted angrily, saying that if Zhu Linlu hadn't been so aggressive and forced him to resign in the first place, he and his father wouldn't have resorted to selling their shares. As things stood, Zhu Linlu no longer argued. Zhu Linlu's father stepped forward and lectured everyone that they shouldn't fight amongst themselves. Zhu Linghong felt a sense of satisfaction seeing Zhu Linlu fall to such a state.

Zhu Yi chastised his son, asking how they could watch Daizhong fall into others' hands, regardless of what Zhu Linlu had done, as it was the crystallization of the Zhu family's efforts. With that, Zhu Yi took Zhu Linghong and left. From then on, Pan Weining replaced Zhu Linlu and officially took control of Daizhong. He first promoted Liu Rui to Chairman's Secretary, which utterly shocked everyone.

Colleagues privately discussed how they never expected Liu Rui to be Pan Weining's man. They said it truly showed that you know a person's face but not their heart, and that this pretty boy indeed couldn't be trusted, having even deceived Wen Rou. Just then, Wen Rou happened to walk over. With a cold expression, she deliberately kept her distance from the approaching Liu Rui, only discussing work and nothing else.

Pan Weining received a call from Le Le, learning that Yi Xin had fallen from a height and gone into a coma while filming an action movie. Pan Weining rushed to the hospital to visit. Yi Xin had already woken up but had injured her leg. Pan Weining tenderly instructed her to rest and recover. Yi Xin, however, smiled casually, saying it was all part of her job and nothing serious.

Then, Pan Weining carefully took Yi Xin home, caring for her thoughtfully and preparing a rose petal bath for Yi Xin. For him, all of this was sweet as nectar. Yi Xin was also touched by Pan Weining, and from now on, she would treat this relationship seriously. Wen Rou held a meeting for everyone at Daizhong. She deliberately ignored Liu Rui, which made Liu Rui feel uneasy.

Episode 41 Recap

Wen Rou ignored Liu Rui at Daizhong, making Liu Rui feel pained. Did Wen Rou really intend to never have contact with him again for the rest of their lives? Wen Rou was ice-cold and turned to leave, but Liu Rui still didn't give up. He had already seen that Wen Rou pretended not to care on the surface, but in reality, it was completely different from every past breakup she had. Wen Rou listened to these words.

She tried hard to calm her emotions and slowly said that this breakup with Liu Rui didn't cause her an ounce of sadness, it couldn't even be considered a breakup. With that, Wen Rou left Liu Rui with a resolute back. Liu Rui sighed, helpless. In the evening, Wen Nuan came home from work exhausted.

Before she could even say a word to her sister, she suddenly received a call from President Qu, learning that President Qu was currently at an out-of-town branch office and would be going abroad tomorrow. To secure a cooperation opportunity for Qianyu, Wen Nuan rushed out without even changing her clothes, preparing to head to President Qu's location. On the way, Wen Nuan called Nanxian to inform him of her whereabouts.

Nanxian was very worried and told Wen Nuan to find a rest stop first, and he would rush to join her immediately. Wen Nuan drove anxiously on the road, but ahead, there was a huge traffic jam due to a traffic accident, and there were no other shortcuts nearby. In desperation, Wen Nuan had no choice but to follow the traffic police's suggestion and find a hotel nearby to stay temporarily.

Car owners were all stuck on the road, and nearby hotels were instantly packed. Everyone was bustling and crowded, scrambling to book hotel rooms. Wen Nuan was outnumbered and stumbled, getting pushed out of the crowd. Fortunately, Nanxian arrived in time to embrace Wen Nuan and took her to get a room. Wen Nuan didn't know how Nanxian had found her. Nanxian gazed at Wen Nuan affectionately, chiding her for traveling alone so late.

Wen Nuan blinked her innocent big eyes, explaining that this was the only way she could help Nanxian. Nanxian lowered his head. After Gao Fang fell ill, he became increasingly afraid of losing his closest friends and family around him. Therefore, Nanxian decided to talk openly about their relationship with Wen Nuan. He hoped Wen Nuan could be a little braver and face their love openly.

Wen Nuan finally let down all her inner guards, tearfully embraced Nanxian, and promised never to disappear without a trace again. The two lovers hugged tightly, unwilling to part for a long time. Early the next morning, Nanxian and Wen Nuan rushed to their destination before President Qu left, making President Qu exclaim that Qianyu was indeed full of sincerity.

President Qu had a good impression of Zhan Nanxian and promised to discuss the cooperation details thoroughly after returning to the country. After the two saw off President Qu, Wen Nuan was beaming. The big task had finally been successfully completed. Nanxian was also very happy, not only because the company project had taken a turn for the better, but also because he had recaptured Wen Nuan's heart.

Pan Weining announced at the shareholders' meeting that he planned to merge Daizhong and Yizhong to connect the upstream and downstream of the industry chain and create a powerful flagship company. Zhu Linlu saw clearly that Pan Weining's move was to transfer all of Daizhong's funds and technology to Yizhong. This was a truly shrewd calculation.

Therefore, to stop Pan Weining's actions, Zhu Linlu proposed to conduct a risk assessment report or convene a board meeting to solicit opinions from all shareholders and see what public sentiment was. As soon as Zhu Linlu said this, Wen Rou immediately supported him, and the shareholders present also agreed. Seeing significant resistance, Pan Weining had no choice but to temporarily put the matter aside.

After the meeting, Wen Rou was very angry, but Zhu Linlu remained calm in the face of danger. He planned to stall for time and play Pan Weining until the end. Wen Rou was completely confused, not knowing what scheme Zhu Linlu was brewing. On the other side, Liu Rui, feeling guilty towards Wen Rou, submitted his resignation to Pan Weining.

Pan Weining advised Liu Rui that men should still prioritize their careers, and even if Liu Rui left, Wen Rou would no longer trust him. Liu Rui was in a dilemma, not knowing what to do. Yi Xin prepared delicious dishes and a cute cartoon cake for Pan Weining. Just as she was joyfully preparing everything, Zhou Xiangling arrived uninvited.

It was clear that Zhou Xiangling's visit was to hope that Yi Xin would continue to stay by Nanxian's side and prevent Nanxian and Wen Nuan from being together. Yi Xin didn't know how to answer. Zhou Xiangling keenly noticed that Yi Xin had probably fallen for someone else. Facing Zhou Xiangling's persistent questioning, Yi Xin had to frankly state that she had given too much for Zhan Nanxian and had once fantasized that her efforts could win Nanxian's heart.

But now she finally saw clearly that no matter how hard she tried, Nanxian couldn't let go of Wen Nuan, so she could only resolutely give up and turn to pursue true happiness. Zhou Xiangling still wouldn't give up, hoping to make Yi Xin change her mind. Yi Xin shed tears, saying that she had persevered for seven years and was now truly tired, and Zhan Nanxian's shoulder would only ever be there for Wen Nuan to lean on.

Therefore, Yi Xin hoped Zhou Xiangling could understand her. At this point, Zhou Xiangling was speechless. She could only thank Yi Xin for her companionship to Nanxian over the past seven years. Regardless, Zhou Xiangling hoped Yi Xin would live well. At this moment, Guan Ti met Ding Xiaodai. He very sincerely told Xiaodai that he had realized his mistake and that he, Nanxian, and Gao Fang were originally an inseparable whole.

Therefore, Guan Ti deeply regretted his impulsive actions then. He now very much wanted to return to Qianyu, but was afraid Nanxian and Gao Fang would scold him severely. Ding Xiaodai could only comfort Guan Ti, saying that if he was truly willing to come back, everyone would be very happy. Hearing this, Guan Ti's nervous heart finally relaxed. In the hospital, Nanxian escorted Gao Fang into the operating room.

He was very nervous, fearing that something might happen to Gao Fang. However, Gao Fang smiled calmly, comforting Nanxian not to worry. The lights in the operating room turned on. Nanxian sat anxiously on the bench outside to wait. Guan Ti also rushed over in a hurry. He finally admitted his mistake to Nanxian and even blamed himself for making Gao Fang ill.

Episode 42 Recap

Facing Guan Ti's apology, Zhan Nanxian was serious and earnest. He recounted how he, Guan Ti, and Gao Fang had started their business, enduring countless life-or-death moments. But through their concerted efforts, they had finally overcome many hardships. Zhan Nanxian believed that Gao Fang would definitely be fine, and Qianyu's future would only get better. Hearing Zhan Nanxian's stirring words, Guan Ti realized even more that he had truly wronged his two good brothers initially.

Pan Weining came to Yi Xin's home and saw her lost in thought. He couldn't help but gently hug the beauty from behind. Yi Xin smiled sweetly, saying that she had specially prepared many exquisite dishes for Pan Weining's birthday and wondered if he would like them. Pan Weining was naturally beaming with joy, but Yi Xin was troubled. Under Pan Weining's questioning, Yi Xin reluctantly admitted that Zhou Xiangling had visited earlier today.

She had thoroughly clarified her relationship with Zhan Nanxian, but Zhou Xiangling's low spirits had left her feeling a bit down as well. Pan Weining could only comfort her gently and ease Yi Xin's mood. On the other side, Wen Nuan proactively came to see Zhou Xiangling, but Zhou Xiangling's attitude was aggressive. In her eyes, Wen Nuan had caused her family's ruin, first losing her husband, and now about to lose her only son.

Wen Nuan deeply understood Zhou Xiangling's feelings, but she also sincerely and firmly stated that everything in the past was her fault, and she was willing to spend her entire life making amends to Zhan Nanxian. Zhou Xiangling completely ignored Wen Nuan's good intentions. She stood up agitatedly and resolutely rejected Wen Nuan's overtures. Wen Nuan could only express her sincerity repeatedly, hoping to gain Zhou Xiangling's understanding.

She added that if Zhou Xiangling could never accept her, she would respect her wishes and let go of Zhan Nanxian. Ever since Yi Xin was injured, her agency began to strictly vet scripts. However, Yi Xin was unwilling to stagnate and only shoot unchallenging commercial films; she hoped to make breakthroughs in her roles and hone her acting skills. But the agency refused to compromise.

They viewed Yi Xin as a cash cow, ordered her to follow the company's arrangements, and even forcefully demanded she attend an evening press conference. Seeing the company's unreasonableness, Yi Xin didn't argue further, and with a faint smile, she walked out the door. In the evening, Yi Xin attended the event as scheduled and unexpectedly ran into Zhan Nanxian. The two sat together chatting.

Yi Xin brought up Wen Nuan's return to Qianyu and sincerely wished Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan well. It seemed Yi Xin had truly let go of Zhan Nanxian this time. Zhan Nanxian looked at Yi Xin's happy smile and was very happy for her. But Zhan Nanxian also had to remind Yi Xin, did she truly know Pan Weining well enough?

Yi Xin disregarded the deceit in the business world; what mattered most to her was genuinely feeling Pan Weining's kindness. However, neither Yi Xin nor Zhan Nanxian knew that the scene of them sitting together had been photographed by paparazzi and spread online. After the event, Yi Xin returned home, where Pan Weining had already been waiting. Moreover, he had seen the news of Yi Xin and Zhan Nanxian in the same frame.

Yi Xin felt no guilt, smiling faintly, saying she had merely run into Zhan Nanxian by chance and chatted a bit more. Pan Weining, however, was very concerned. He decided he would accompany Yi Xin to such occasions in the future. Hearing this, Yi Xin couldn't help but recall Zhan Nanxian's reminder to her, and she became pensive. Zhan Nanxian discovered his mother had suddenly disappeared.

He anxiously informed Wen Nuan, who was also very worried and rushed over to help search. Meanwhile, Yi Xin proposed terminating her contract with the agency. To her surprise, the boss said he had already sold the company to Pan Weining! Yi Xin turned back in astonishment, only to see Pan Weining slowly approaching. He spread his arms, presenting the company to Yi Xin and telling her she was free to develop her career as she wished from now on.

Yi Xin was moved and couldn't help but embrace Pan Weining, immersed in the sweetness of their love. That evening, Pan Weining and Yi Xin intimately returned home. As they discussed future plans, Yi Xin playfully asked Pan Weining what role he liked to see her play the most. Pan Weining smiled cunningly, saying he most hoped Yi Xin would play his wife. Yi Xin blushed, chiding her boyfriend for being glib. Just then, Pan Weining's father called.

It turned out that Pan's father had seen the online rumors about Pan Weining and Yi Xin. He believed Yi Xin had an ambiguous past with Zhan Nanxian and was a woman of improper conduct. Fearing ridicule from outsiders, Pan's father forced his son to quickly break off contact with Yi Xin. Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan searched extensively and finally learned that Zhou Xiangling had been in a car accident, sustaining a fractured lower leg and was hospitalized.

The two rushed to visit her. Wen Nuan went to complete the procedures first, while Zhan Nanxian went to his mother's bedside. He saw Zhou Xiangling lying pale on the bed. The car accident had saved her life but also made her realize the horror of death. Zhou Xiangling couldn't help but imagine how helpless Zhan Qingyuan must have been, waiting for death in despair on the plane when the air disaster occurred.

As she spoke, Zhou Xiangling was in tears. She truly found it hard to accept Wen Nuan; every time she saw Wen Nuan, she was reminded of painful memories. Zhan Nanxian understood his mother well, but he simply couldn't let go of Wen Nuan or this deep affection. Zhou Xiangling chattered on, arguing that a long pain is worse than a short one, still hoping her son would give up soon.

Zhan Nanxian didn't want to argue further and could only tell his mother to rest more. Meanwhile, Wen Nuan, listening to the mother and son's conversation from outside the door, felt a bit down. Pan Weining was staring out the window, lost in thought. The intelligent Yi Xin quickly guessed that the Pan family must have put pressure on Pan Weining.

To prevent Yi Xin from overthinking, Pan Weining repeatedly expressed his resolve, promising that no matter his family's attitude, he would never abandon her. Yi Xin was prepared; she had the ability and the courage to face any storm with Pan Weining. Yi Xin intended to meet Pan's parents as soon as possible and try to win them over. Pan Weining solemnly vowed to give Yi Xin the most magnificent wedding, making her the happiest woman in the world.

Episode 43 Recap

Yi Xin watched Pan Weining. Ever since she fell in love with him, Yi Xin felt life was so wonderful, and she would cherish every minute and second they spent together even more in the future. Yi Xin also promised Pan Weining that after they got married, she would withdraw from the entertainment industry and wholeheartedly become Mrs. Pan. Pan Weining was deeply moved, but he also couldn't bear to let Yi Xin give up her career.

Yi Xin smiled gently, saying she only wanted to manage their future small family well, and grow old together with Pan Weining. Zhan Nanxian, however, was in low spirits at this moment. He repeatedly pondered his mother's words, completely stunned. Wen Nuan saw all of Zhan Nanxian's disappointment, but to ease his emotions, she could only comfort him lightly. Zhan Nanxian couldn't help but genuinely exclaim, "Having Wen Nuan by my side is truly a blessing."

Chi Bika told Zhan Nanxian that General Manager Qu and Qianyu had finally officially signed the contract. As a result, many clients were flocking to Qianyu again. The most urgent task was to quickly recruit a batch of employees. Moreover, Gao Fang's condition was gradually stabilizing, and Guan Ti had also returned to Qianyu. These were all truly great pieces of news. Zhan Nanxian was quite relieved to hear this.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to Chi Bika and believed that Qianyu would only get better and better in the future. Wen Nuan meticulously cared for Zhou Xiangling in the hospital, but Zhou Xiangling still wore a frosty expression, keeping Wen Nuan at a distance. Not only that, Zhou Xiangling was stubbornly insisting on being discharged immediately, but her legs and feet were inconvenient, so she could only lie in bed.

Wen Nuan didn't know what to do and could only silently stay by her side. On the other side, Yi Xin and Pan Weining were choosing diamond rings. Yi Xin was overjoyed, while Pan Weining's mind echoed with his father's words, making him somewhat distracted. Pan Weining collected himself and calmed his emotions. He planned to customize a brand-new diamond ring for Yi Xin, giving her a unique memory.

Zhan Nanxian, hearing that his mother was insisting on being discharged, rushed to the hospital in a hurry. As soon as Zhou Xiangling saw her son, she started nagging, trying every possible way to separate Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan couldn't bear to listen any longer. She stepped forward and declared that she was willing to stay away from Zhan Nanxian. Zhan Nanxian's face turned ashen, but Wen Nuan was also helpless.

Since they couldn't get his mother's blessing by being together, why make things difficult? After Wen Nuan finished speaking, she turned and left. Zhou Xiangling turned her head away, while Zhan Nanxian furrowed his brows and got up to chase after Wen Nuan. The night was deep. Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan stood on the bridge.

Wen Nuan clearly knew that Zhan Nanxian had put a lot into this relationship, and they had just managed to have a new start, but Zhou Xiangling refused to forgive no matter what. Wen Nuan began to waver; she didn't want Zhan Nanxian to be caught in the middle, in a dilemma. Zhan Nanxian spoke seriously, saying that these past seven years had felt like an eternity for him.

Since all the misfortunes had already happened and couldn't be changed, why not face them bravely together? Wen Nuan was in tears; she still couldn't overcome this hurdle. Zhan Nanxian had her look directly into his eyes, appealing to her emotionally and logically, hoping that Wen Nuan wouldn't live in the shadows of the past. Finally, Zhan Nanxian decided to give the right of choice back to Wen Nuan.

If Wen Nuan chose to continue loving him, they would overcome the difficulties together. Conversely, if Wen Nuan chose to separate, he would have no complaints. Hearing this, Wen Nuan choked back tears continuously. She decided to let Zhan Nanxian down again. However, Zhan Nanxian pulled Wen Nuan into his arms and passionately kissed her. Wen Nuan, in great pain, cruelly broke free from Zhan Nanxian's embrace and ran away crying.

The next day, Wen Nuan was at work in Qianyu. Fearing to see Zhan Nanxian, she asked Ding Xiaodai to help deliver documents and also instructed Ding Xiaodai to order lunch for Zhan Nanxian. On the other side, Liu Rui met Wen Rou in a cafe. He felt that he had done wrong in the past, and with Pan Weining's ambition growing, Liu Rui handed Wen Rou the list of investors behind Pan Weining.

If Pan Weining's funding sources were cut off, Qianyu and Daizhong could be protected. Wen Rou suspected that Liu Rui was once again plotting something. Liu Rui then suggested that the list could be given to Zhan Nanxian or Zhu Linlu for verification, to discern its authenticity. Now, Liu Rui could only sincerely apologize to Wen Rou, and said word by word, "The time I spent with Wen Rou was the happiest experience of my life."

After Wen Rou separated from Liu Rui, she went to Daizhong and gave the list to Zhu Linlu. Zhu Linlu put the list away, but he was more concerned about Wen Rou's situation. Wen Rou shrugged. Ever since she had just learned that Liu Rui was a spy, she truly felt like a big fool. At this point, breaking up was the only option, there was no other way.

As Wen Rou spoke of her own predicament, she couldn't help but mention that Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian's relationship was opposed by Zhou Xiangling. Zhu Linlu was also worried for Wen Nuan upon learning that her relationship had encountered another setback. Thus, Zhu Linlu specifically went to talk to Zhan Nanxian, saying many good things for Wen Nuan. Zhan Nanxian also firmly stated that no matter what, he would not give Zhu Linlu the slightest opportunity to take advantage.

The two former arch-rivals were now chatting peacefully together. Zhu Linlu also handed the list to Zhan Nanxian for review. The two were preparing to work together to sever Pan Weining's financial chain, leaving Pan Weining without resources. After work, Wen Nuan went to the hospital to care for Zhou Xiangling. Zhou Xiangling was in a wheelchair, and Wen Nuan pushed her outside for some fresh air. However, no matter what Wen Nuan did, Zhou Xiangling remained indifferent.

Yet Wen Nuan didn't mind at all and even placed a cup of hot tea by Zhou Xiangling's hand, causing a slight stir in Zhou Xiangling's heart. Zhou Xiangling gazed into the distance, unable to help but recall seven years ago, the way Zhan Nanxian first brought Wen Nuan to her. Everything was so perfect then, but now things had changed, and they had unexpectedly reached this point.

As she thought, Zhou Xiangling felt a pang in her nose and couldn't help but wipe the corner of her eyes. Wen Nuan didn't notice Zhou Xiangling's emotional fluctuations and considerately draped a shawl over her. Zhou Xiangling then received a call from Zhan Nanxian, who planned to visit his mother after he finished work.

Episode 44 Recap

Guan Ti met Pan Weining early in the morning. He stated directly that no matter what conditions Pan Weining offered, he insisted on leaving. Pan Weining smiled slyly, telling Guan Ti to leave the robot girlfriend project and also compensate for a huge amount in liquidated damages. Guan Ti didn't know how to respond, so he left in a huff to complain to Xiaodai.

At this moment, Guan Ti realized he was too foolish; he had innocently fallen into the trap set by Pan Weining, and now he couldn't even leave. Ding Xiaodai suggested Guan Ti seek help from Zhan Nanxian and Gao Fang, but Guan Ti looked troubled. He knew he was in the wrong, so he didn't have the face to ask his good brothers for help.

Finally, under Xiaodai's persistent persuasion, Guan Ti decided to muster up courage and go back to find Zhan Nanxian. In the evening, Wen Rou came to Wen Nuan's room feeling down. She leaned on her younger sister's shoulder, talking about how she couldn't forget Liu Rui. Wen Nuan tapped her sister's head; she could tell that Wen Rou was suffering from lovesickness because she liked Liu Rui too much.

Indeed, Wen Rou still found it hard to believe that Liu Rui turned out to be a spy for Daizhong. She desperately hoped that Liu Rui was merely being used by Pan Weining. Wen Nuan could only comfort her sister, saying that as long as they loved each other, the remaining problems would be resolved with time. Wen Rou then changed the subject, bringing up Zhou Xiangling.

Wen Nuan decided to continue caring for Zhou Xiangling without complaint, allowing Zhan Nanxian time and energy to focus on work. Wen Rou was very curious, wondering if things between Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian were just over like that. Wen Nuan's tone was very sincere; although she could never truly let go of Zhan Nanxian in her heart, she was already very happy to have had those memories. Now, Wen Nuan only wished for Zhan Nanxian to live well.

Pan Weining was with Yi Xin when he suddenly received a call from his subordinate, learning that the company had a problem. Pan Weining rushed back to the company immediately, while Yi Xin was looked after by her assistant. Unexpectedly, when Yi Xin smelled the scent of crab roe soup dumplings, she suddenly felt very nauseous. Surprised, she secretly rushed to the hospital for a check-up and discovered she was pregnant.

Yi Xin walked out of the obstetrics and gynecology department deep in thought, only to encounter Zhou Xiangling. Yi Xin greeted Zhou Xiangling warmly, asking about her well-being. She had now completely let go of Zhan Nanxian, and her mindset was very serene. Just then, Sister Huan walked over with nourishing soup, praising Wen Nuan for being very considerate and thoughtful in her daily life.

Zhou Xiangling sighed, saying that the greatest comfort would be if Wen Nuan didn't appear before her. Yi Xin said nothing; smelling the nourishing soup, she inevitably felt nauseous again and quickly found an excuse to leave. Only then did Zhou Xiangling realize that Yi Xin had just walked out of the obstetrics and gynecology department. Yi Xin encountered Wen Nuan outside the hospital. The two former rivals stood together, chatting calmly.

Yi Xin mentioned that she once loved Zhan Nanxian to death, but Wen Nuan could effortlessly gain all of Zhan Nanxian's love, which made Yi Xin extremely jealous of Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan sighed softly, saying that they were no longer the same as they were in college, and she and Zhan Nanxian had reached an irreversible point, which was truly regrettable. Looking back now, Wen Nuan felt that her past self must have been very annoying.

Yi Xin smiled faintly, saying that Wen Nuan was not annoying at all, but rather very likable. It was precisely because Wen Nuan was so outstanding that Yi Xin had worked tirelessly to achieve her current success. Finally, Yi Xin warned Wen Nuan not to push Zhan Nanxian away again due to timidity and weakness, otherwise, she would look down on Wen Nuan.

Wen Nuan understood; Yi Xin had a sharp tongue but a kind heart, and she wanted to bring Wen Nuan and Zhan Nanxian back together. At this moment, the two women admired each other and exchanged blessings. Pan Weining asked Liu Rui to deal with the problems in the capital chain. Liu Rui couldn't help but say directly, "Pan Weining, you've already acquired Daizhong, so why do you still want to force Zhu Linlu and Zhan Nanxian into a corner?"

Liu Rui earnestly advised Pan Weining not to play with fire. After Liu Rui left, Pan Weining received a call from Yi Xin. Yi Xin said she wanted to rest for a while and had some happy news to share with Pan Weining face-to-face. Pan Weining was overwhelmed with work and couldn't spare time to see Yi Xin.

After hanging up, Yi Xin gently stroked her belly, happily imagining what expression Pan Weining would have if he knew she was pregnant. Liu Rui stopped Wen Rou again, still hoping she would forgive him. Wen Rou looked at the man in front of her. She liked the carefree Liu Rui of the past, but the current Liu Rui was deep-minded, making it impossible for Wen Rou to see through him. With that, Wen Rou turned and left.

Liu Rui, unwilling to give up, pressed her, asking how she could ever forgive him. Wen Rou paused for a moment, silent and unmoving, then resolutely walked away. News of Yi Xin's temporary departure from the entertainment industry quickly spread. Reporters surrounded the entrance of the brokerage company, so Yi Xin had to take a detour. Unexpectedly, Yi Xin happened to overhear a conversation between two reporters, learning that Pan Weining had instructed others to expose news about her father.

The smile on Yi Xin's face froze; she hadn't expected Pan Weining to resort to such unscrupulous means to pursue her. On the other side, Gao Fang's health improved, and he was discharged from the hospital. Guan Ti happily came to visit his brother. He sincerely apologized to Gao Fang, who could only comfort him, telling him to consider this experience a lesson learned with money.

It turned out that Zhan Nanxian had helped settle things with Pan Weining, paying the compensation, which allowed Guan Ti to regain his freedom. As the two were talking, Zhan Nanxian walked into the room. He seriously asked Guan Ti if he was willing to return to Qianyu. Guan Ti resolutely gave a positive answer, and Zhan Nanxian excitedly embraced Guan Ti and Gao Fang. The three, reunited after a long separation, played games together.

Guan Ti suddenly got an inspiration and prepared to improve Zhan Nanxian's investment project. The group quickly got to work. Guan Ti felt incredibly happy, as the three brothers were finally fighting side by side again! Zhu Yi and Zhu Linghong came to Zhu Linlu's home. Zhu Yi admitted that his failure to properly guide his son led to Daizhong being handed over. Now, Zhu Yi was deeply remorseful, and Zhu Linghong also obediently admitted his mistake.

They decided to join forces and not let the Zhu family's assets be given to Pan Weining. So, Zhu Yi proposed a solution: have Zhu Linlu sue himself and Zhu Linghong! Soon, the news of Zhu Linlu suing his second uncle reached Wen Rou's ears. Wen Rou suddenly realized that Zhu Linlu's action was to freeze the shares held by Pan Weining.

Zhu Linlu nodded cheerfully; he was quite grateful for Zhu Yi's action this time, as only this way could Pan Weining truly be restrained. Then, Zhu Linlu told Wen Rou that Liu Rui had resigned two days ago. Wen Rou was greatly surprised; she had no idea about this.

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When Wen Rou heard that Liu Rui had resigned, she inevitably felt a sense of loss. Zhu Linlu saw all of this and advised Wen Rou that she should let go of her past restraints and pursue the love she deserved. Moreover, Zhu Linlu also believed that Liu Rui's feelings were genuine, so why didn't Wen Rou consider giving Liu Rui another chance?

Wen Rou smiled helplessly, perhaps this was fate; only by leaving regrets could one slowly learn to grow. Seeing Wen Rou's firm attitude, Zhu Linlu found it difficult to say anything more. That evening, Wen Rou walked alone by the river. She recalled the beautiful past she shared with Liu Rui and couldn't help but take out her phone and dial Liu Rui's number.

However, before the call connected, Wen Rou began to hesitate again, thinking that the one she liked should be the naive Liu Rui from the past. As Wen Rou pondered, she hung up the phone. Lele had already investigated and confirmed that the person who initially leaked the news about Yi Xin's father was indeed Pan Weining. Furthermore, Qianyu's current predicament was also related to Pan Weining.

Lele couldn't help but suspect that Pan Weining's intentional closeness to Yi Xin probably had ulterior motives. When Yi Xin heard her assistant's report, she sat stunned on the sofa, unable to believe it. After Pan Weining returned, Yi Xin could no longer hold back. She directly questioned him about everything, but unexpectedly, Pan Weining was straightforward, decisively admitting that both Yi Xin's father's downfall and Qianyu's troubles were his doing. Yi Xin stood up agitatedly.

She couldn't understand why Pan Weining would do this. Pan Weining slowly approached Yi Xin. He did this simply hoping that Yi Xin would only rely on him. Yi Xin glared hatefully at the man in front of her. He claimed it was for love, but in reality, it was all for his own benefit! At this moment, Pan Weining also completely erupted.

In his eyes, Yi Xin only considered Zhan Nanxian a gentleman, while he himself was a despicable villain. Pan Weining grew angrier as he spoke, even bringing up how his father disliked Yi Xin's ambiguous relationship with Zhan Nanxian. The two had a big fight and parted unhappily. Pan Weining slammed the door and left, while Yi Xin secretly shed tears, feeling utterly helpless. The next day, Yi Xin went to the hospital for a prenatal check-up.

The doctor advised Yi Xin to bring the baby's father along for some instructions. Yi Xin felt a bit awkward but readily agreed. Meanwhile, Pan Weining was throwing a tantrum at the company. His capital chain had broken, and the robot girlfriend project had received a mediocre response. Pan Weining found himself in a difficult situation.

Just as Pan Weining was fuming, Pan Wei'an walked in triumphantly and announced to everyone that the board of directors had decided to dismiss Pan Weining from his position as chairman. Pan Weining incredulously looked through the documents. He resentfully told his older brother that he still had one last trump card: to follow his father's decision and marry into the Zhao family. With the Zhao family's support, Pan Weining was convinced he wouldn't suffer a complete defeat.

Just as the two brothers were at loggerheads, Yi Xin called Pan Weining. Pan Weining stared at the phone screen but ultimately did not answer. At this time, Yi Xin couldn't reach Pan Weining on the phone at the hospital. She also happened to be recognized by fans. Thanks to Zhan Nanxian, who was at the hospital to visit his mother, he coincidentally helped Yi Xin out of the predicament.

However, because of this, everyone thought Yi Xin was pregnant with Zhan Nanxian's child, leading to widespread discussion. After bidding farewell to Zhan Nanxian, Yi Xin went home alone, only to unexpectedly encounter Pan Wei'an, who had been waiting for a long time. To prevent his younger brother from vying for power, Pan Wei'an revealed everything about Pan Weining's plan to marry into the Zhao family.

He also vividly described how, in Pan Weining's heart, profit was the biggest stepping stone! Yi Xin was surprised and sad, feeling gloomy. Now, the news of Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin being photographed outside the obstetrics and gynecology department made headlines. Everyone rumored that the two would marry due to pregnancy. Ding Xiaodai was shocked when she saw the headlines and eagerly rushed to discuss it with Wen Nuan, also expressing indignation on Wen Nuan's behalf.

However, Wen Nuan remained calm, placidly telling Xiaodai to focus on her work. That evening, Pan Weining came to Yi Xin's residence after work, questioning her why she went for a prenatal check-up with Zhan Nanxian and why she kept her pregnancy a secret from him. Yi Xin's gaze was cold. She abruptly stood up and asked with a sneer, what right did Pan Weining have to question her? Shouldn't he be waiting to marry his wealthy fiancée?

Pan Weining's expression changed drastically, unaware of how Yi Xin had learned about this. Tears welled up in Yi Xin's eyes. For Pan Weining, she was probably just a bargaining chip in his pursuit of profit, yet she had naively believed every word Pan Weining said. This was truly foolish.

Seeing that the matter had been exposed, Pan Weining had no choice but to try his best to explain that he was in a dilemma at Yizhong and therefore had to resort to this desperate measure of a marriage alliance. Yi Xin found it absurd and ridiculous. Pan Weining was single-mindedly pursuing a marriage alliance, while she was going to give birth with a big belly. How could there be such a logic in the world?

Finally, to draw a clear line with Pan Weining, Yi Xin ruthlessly lied, claiming that she was pregnant with Zhan Nanxian's child, and all facts proved that Zhan Nanxian was more worthy of love. With that, Yi Xin turned and left, while Pan Weining's mind was in turmoil. On the other side, Wen Nuan was also secretly troubled by the news about Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin.

Zhan Nanxian saw Wen Nuan's loneliness from the shadows but still did not show himself to disturb her. Zhou Xiangling, meanwhile, believed the online rumors and mistakenly thought Yi Xin was truly pregnant with Zhan Nanxian's child. She planned to call her son and Yi Xin to her side to clarify things. At Qianyu, Wen Nuan delivered documents to Zhan Nanxian. Her complexion was very poor, but she tried hard to act as if she didn't care.

Zhan Nanxian couldn't help but question Wen Nuan, asking why she wasn't curious about the truth, given the overwhelming rumors online. Wen Nuan's expression was as calm as water. The truth, to her, held no meaning. Seeing Wen Nuan's indifference, Zhan Nanxian also stubbornly refused to explain. Zhou Xiangling talked with Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin. From a mother's perspective, she hoped the two would at least get engaged first.

To everyone's surprise, Zhan Nanxian readily agreed, much to Zhou Xiangling's delight. Soon, Zhan Nanxian issued an announcement stating that he was getting engaged. Everyone in the company knew. Upon hearing this news, Wen Nuan suddenly felt dizzy.

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At Yizhong, Pan Wei'an triumphantly told Pan Weining that the news of Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin's engagement had spread across the internet, causing a huge stir. It seemed Pan Weining, despite all his elaborate schemes and calculations, ultimately lost to Zhan Nanxian. Pan Weining bitterly swore in his heart that he would never be defeated by Zhan Nanxian. Meanwhile, Zhu Linlu also learned of Zhan Nanxian's engagement.

He angrily went to confront Zhan Nanxian, asking how Zhan Nanxian could still have the nerve to stand there after doing so many things to hurt Wen Nuan. With that, Zhu Linlu fiercely knocked Zhan Nanxian to the ground. Zhan Nanxian staggered to his feet and firmly told Zhu Linlu that he did all this to keep Wen Nuan by his side. After Zhan Nanxian finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving Zhu Linlu bewildered in place.

Yi Xin took out the bracelet her mother had left behind before her death. She silently hoped in her heart that Pan Weining would appear. Meanwhile, Wen Rou felt lost and disoriented due to Liu Rui's departure, even experiencing many hallucinations. To escape the pain, Wen Rou went to a bar to drown her sorrows, and then walked by the river. Remembering the open-air concert Liu Rui had organized for her on her birthday, she missed Liu Rui even more.

When Wen Rou once again mistook a boy for Liu Rui, something unexpected happened: the real Liu Rui actually appeared. Before Liu Rui could speak, Wen Rou rushed over and hugged him, blaming him for leaving without a word. She said that since he had made a mistake, he should stay and make proper amends. Liu Rui was overjoyed and promised to spend his whole life making it up to Wen Rou.

He also fastened a beautiful necklace around Wen Rou's neck, and the two lovers embraced, reconciling. The engagement ceremony was about to begin. Zhan Nanxian was pensive, wondering if this was truly the end for him and Wen Nuan. At this moment, Guan Ti and Gao Fang walked in to comfort Zhan Nanxian. The three of them then walked out together. At the engagement venue, the ceremony was being prepared busily and orderly.

Gao Fang had a good impression of Zhang Duanyan, an employee of Qianyu. Guan Ti, on the other hand, complained that Zhan Nanxian was merely staging a fake engagement ceremony, yet he was going through so much trouble. Gao Fang said that if the scale of the event was too small, it might not be enough to deceive Pan Weining.

It turned out that this was a fake engagement planned by Zhan Nanxian and Yi Xin, aiming to force Wen Nuan and Pan Weining to bravely confront their respective feelings. Meanwhile, Wen Nuan was feeling dejected at home. Wen Rou advised her sister that instead of grieving alone, she should actively fight for what she wanted. Wen Nuan finally had a change of heart; she decided to go find Zhan Nanxian.

Zhu Linlu was already waiting outside, he was ready to be her 'flower protector' one last time, escorting Wen Nuan to the engagement venue. At this moment, Yi Xin was very anxious in the dressing room. She didn't know whether Pan Weining would show up or not. In fact, Pan Weining had been lingering outside for a long time, repeatedly hesitating and not knowing what to do.

Zhu Linlu drove Wen Nuan, but unexpectedly they encountered a major traffic jam halfway, and both of them were very anxious. After a long journey, Wen Nuan finally arrived at the engagement venue and quickly rushed in. Zhu Linlu watched Wen Nuan's retreating figure, sincerely wishing her to find happiness.

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When Wen Nuan rushed to the engagement venue, it was already empty, with only a letter and a white wedding dress. Wen Nuan hesitantly opened the letter. Zhan Nanxian had explained everything in the letter: the engagement was fake, he did it to force Wen Nuan to appear, while Yi Xin did it to force Pan Weining to appear.

It turned out that at the critical moment of the engagement ceremony, Pan Weining appeared in time, begging Yi Xin for forgiveness and promising to take responsibility for their child. Yi Xin was deeply moved and left with Pan Weining. Before leaving, she encouraged Zhan Nanxian, saying that all waiting would be worth it. Wen Nuan finally learned the truth, but she had arrived too late and could only cry bitterly while holding the wedding dress.

When Wen Rou learned about this, she couldn't help but worry about her sister's mood. Zhu Linlu comforted Wen Rou, saying that he had already sent Wen Nuan home, and after this incident, Wen Nuan's love for Zhan Nanxian had become even stronger; she had said she would wait for Zhan Nanxian to return.

Wen Rou then let out a sigh of relief, thinking that it was a great blessing in life for her sister to be so deeply loved by a man, but it was too surprising that Zhan Nanxian had played a disappearing act. Zhu Linlu shook his head, wondering who could ever truly grasp Zhan Nanxian's temperament, and admitted that he was truly out of the game now.

Wen Rou solemnly thanked Zhu Linlu for protecting Wen Nuan all these years and for his sincere devotion. Wen Nuan peacefully painted at home. She planned to draw all of Zhan Nanxian's different appearances, and when she could hold an exhibition, she would see if Zhan Nanxian would return.

Now, Wen Nuan had completely come to terms with it: she had impulsively broken up with him seven years ago and left; this time, it was her turn to wait for Zhan Nanxian. Wen Rou blamed Zhan Nanxian for being too cruel, but Wen Nuan remained composed. She no longer suffered from insomnia, knowing that there was a man she could love and wait for.

Wen Rou looked at her sister, who had fallen in love, and playfully scolded her, saying she was truly smitten with Zhan Nanxian. At this moment, Gao Fang called Wen Nuan, saying there was an urgent matter. Wen Nuan rushed to Qianyu and found that Gao Fang and Guan Ti had already been waiting for her.

Gao Fang pretended to be serious and said that Qianyu was Zhan Nanxian's brainchild, but for Zhan Nanxian to just leave like that was too irresponsible; they might as well all become hands-off managers and take a long vacation. Wen Nuan was taken aback, then immediately realized this was Gao Fang's "goading strategy."

Gao Fang no longer concealed it, saying that before Zhan Nanxian left, he had asked him to be Qianyu's acting president, but he wasn't in good health and wasn't very interested. Now, it seemed Wen Nuan was quite suitable for the position. Upon hearing this, Wen Nuan had no choice but to accept the position, on the condition that Gao Fang and Guan Ti could not leave.

The three reached an agreement, and Gao Fang smilingly addressed Wen Nuan as "Manager Wen." Zhu Linlu met Pan Weining. Pan Weining, hearing that Daizhong had received new orders, sincerely congratulated Zhu Linlu. The two discussed Pan Weining entrusting Yizhong to Pan Wei'an. Pan Weining remarked that letting go felt truly easy, and he planned to finish his current work before going to Germany to find Yi Xin. Pan Weining finally apologized to Zhu Linlu for his past mistakes.

Zhu Linlu magnanimously forgave him, and they agreed to remain friends. Six months later, Wen Nuan carefully looked after her pet turtle every day. She talked to her pet while silently missing Zhan Nanxian. At this moment, Wen Nuan finally understood what it felt like to wait. Wen Nuan looked at the portrait puzzle of herself and Zhan Nanxian; the last piece was missing. To complete the puzzle, Wen Nuan began searching all over the room.

Heaven helps those who help themselves, and she eventually found the puzzle piece, making the puzzle complete and flawless. At Qianyu, Wen Nuan discussed work details with Gao Fang and Guan Ti. The product launch was next week, and Wen Nuan was ready to make a big splash. Her enthusiastic demeanor made Gao Fang and Guan Ti feel a sense of familiarity, as she greatly resembled Zhan Nanxian.

Upon mentioning Zhan Nanxian, Gao Fang couldn't help but sigh, remarking that Zhan Nanxian hadn't even sent a single email. Although Wen Nuan was disappointed, she still looked forward to Zhan Nanxian's return. Currently, Zhang Duanyan had been transferred by Wen Nuan to work on the sixty-sixth floor. Gao Fang had a good impression of her and looked for opportunities to chat. Guan Ti, on the other hand, couldn't forget Ding Xiaodai.

He finally officially faced his feelings and told Xiaodai "I love you," even kneeling on one knee to propose. Ding Xiaodai cried with excitement and accepted Guan Ti's request. The Wen sisters had dinner with Liu Rui. Liu Rui showed great care and concern for Wen Rou. Wen Rou told her sister that instead of foolishly waiting, she should quickly find a boyfriend to force Zhan Nanxian to return.

Wen Nuan had thought of this method, but she was afraid of angering Zhan Nanxian. Therefore, Wen Nuan could only send messages to Zhan Nanxian every day, hoping he would return soon. The three of them laughed and chatted happily. Just then, Wen Nuan received a call from Yi Xin. Yi Xin believed that Zhan Nanxian would definitely return to Wen Nuan's side. She was now in Germany, living a happy life, and was about to get married.

Yi Xin reflected on the past and finally realized that her time with Pan Weining was the happiest, so she decided to accept Pan Weining's proposal before their child was born. Yi Xin hung up the phone. Pan Weining had prepared delicious food for her, and the two were sweetly together, cherishing each other. During Zhan Nanxian's absence, Wen Nuan continued to look after Zhou Xiangling, and she finally gained Zhou Xiangling's understanding.

Zhou Xiangling had a candid conversation with Wen Nuan, saying that if she hadn't vehemently opposed them in the first place, her son and Wen Nuan might have married and had children long ago, and wouldn't be suffering apart like this. Zhou Xiangling asked Wen Nuan if she hated her. Wen Nuan honestly replied that she had never hated anyone, only felt ashamed for the pain she had once caused Zhan Nanxian.

Zhou Xiangling sighed, saying Wen Nuan was a good child. Then, she handed Wen Nuan a voice recorder. Wen Nuan opened the recorder; it contained Zhan Qingyuan's message from when he was alive. Zhan Qingyuan had really liked Wen Nuan as his future daughter-in-law and had instructed his son to listen to Zhou Xiangling. After listening to the recording, both Wen Nuan and Zhou Xiangling were in tears.

Zhou Xiangling sobbed, saying her husband's greatest wish was for Zhan Nanxian and Wen Nuan to be happy, but she herself had been so selfish. Now, Zhou Xiangling had completely let go of her burden. She told Wen Nuan to go find Zhan Nanxian and bring him back. So, Wen Nuan went to the UK alone, where she met a foreign little girl who handed her a balloon.

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Wen Nuan looked at the balloon in her hand, finding the little girl's actions very familiar, so she asked who told the girl to do this. So, the little girl led Wen Nuan through the crowd, and not far ahead, Zhan Nanxian also holding the same balloon, walked towards Wen Nuan with a smile on his face. This time, Wen Nuan no longer hid her inner feelings, she tightly embraced Nanxian, expressing her longing through her actions.

Zhan Nanxian stood still, feeling very happy in his heart. Fortunately, he finally waited for Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan choked up and said that she was really scared, scared of never hearing from Nanxian again. Nanxian firmly told Wen Nuan that for him, all he ever wanted was to live a simple yet happy life with Wen Nuan. No matter what, he would never let go easily again.

Even if there were many difficulties and obstacles in the future, they would overcome them hand in hand. Wen Nuan's emotional knot was completely melted by Nanxian's deep affection. She shyly nestled in Nanxian's arms, continuously expressing her love and longing. Nanxian's heart surged with emotion, and he couldn't help but kiss Wen Nuan's lips. Wen Nuan also tightly embraced Nanxian. The two sweetly kissed, confiding in each other.

Nanxian was overjoyed and couldn't help but lift Wen Nuan onto his shoulder. From now on, Wen Nuan would never escape his grasp again. Not long after, Wen Nuan became pregnant with Nanxian's child. She and Nanxian revisited old places, riding the British Ferris wheel once more. High in the sky, above the white clouds, Wen Nuan felt like she was dreaming.

She wore a bright red dress, looking enchanting and captivating, while Zhan Nanxian stood by, concerned about the little baby in Wen Nuan's belly, afraid the child might catch a cold. Wen Nuan smiled as she watched Nanxian. They took a selfie together, retrieving all the time they had lost. Happiness and sweetness quietly flowed between them.