Hidden Love Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Hidden Love Synopsis

During high school period, Sang Zhi is frequently asked by her teacher to meet with her parents. In order to solve the problem, Sang Zhi decides to ask her brother to take the blame. However, she fails, she has no choice but to turn to her brother's roommate Duan Jiaxu, who comes to play with her brother.

As a result, Duan Jiaxu helps Sang Zhi to meet with her teacher at school, and they become close, and then Duan Jiaxu treats Sang Zhi as his own sister.

As Duan Jiaxu graduates from university, they are separated from each other, and due to some misunderstandings, they become estranged.

It is not until Sang Zhi is an adult that they reunite when she is admitted to Duan Jiaxu's city, as she had hoped.

Gradually, Sang Zhi discovers the source of Duan Jiaxu's constant stress and wants to protect this older brother who has always been so kind to her and revive her hidden love.

With the company of Sang Zhi, Duan Jiaxu slowly unravels the "knot" in his heart, and he truly falls in love with the grown-up Sang Zhi.

Hidden Love Recap

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There are several moments in life that are unforgettable, specifically speaking, a few frozen moments in time. Just like now, Sang Zhi saw Duan Jiaxu up close for the second time, and it turns out time really has magic, bringing them closer.

During junior high school, the lively and active Sang Zhi was often asked to bring her parents to school. After angering the math teacher one day, Sang Zhi was once again asked to bring her parents. Within half a month, Sang Zhi's mother came to school twice. After school, several boys asked their classmates to invite Sang Zhi to the bookstore, but Sang Zhi was in a bad mood and didn't want to go anywhere. She just wanted to send a message to her brother Sang Yan, who was in college, for help. Little did she know, Sang Yan directly refused.

Sang Zhi grumbled all the way back home, intending to talk to her mother about the parent meeting, but to her surprise, her mother said that Sang Yan had come back. Sang Zhi happily held a watermelon and went upstairs to find her brother, but what caught her eye was a face as smooth as jade with distinct facial features. Sang Zhi lost her focus for a moment, thinking that Sang Yan had undergone plastic surgery. Fortunately, Sang Yan appeared behind her with a smile on his face in the next second, asking her what trouble she had caused. He knew Sang Zhi too well. If she hadn't caused any trouble, how could she have been looking forward to his return? Sang Zhi was quite interested in Duan Jiaxu, and Duan Jiaxu quickly stepped forward to greet her. He was Sang Yan's roommate. However, Sang Yan realized that Sang Zhi mistook Duan Jiaxu for his own post-plastic surgery self, and a sibling battle was about to break out.

Sang Zhi begged Sang Yan to help her, but after her tearful pleas were unsuccessful, she immediately conjured up tears and ran to her mother to complain, hiding behind Duan Jiaxu and tearfully pointing at Sang Yan. After Sang Yan was taken away by their mother, Sang Zhi immediately stopped crying. Duan Jiaxu was quite surprised. He didn't expect them to be like this since they were young. Since Sang Yan wouldn't help, Sang Zhi turned her attention to Duan Jiaxu, asking him to pretend to be her real brother and meet the teacher.

Sang Yan needed to change clothes, so Sang Zhi pestered Duan Jiaxu for help, but he had to go to his part-time job and couldn't stay long. Sang Zhi seized the opportunity and pleaded with Duan Jiaxu, shedding tears when her begging failed. Learning that she was in the eighth grade, Duan Jiaxu was also surprised, but it was normal since Sang Zhi was much smaller than regular middle school students. Duan Jiaxu asked her which school she attended, obviously intending to help her. Leaving Sang Zhi standing there in confusion, he should have explained clearly!

Now Sang Zhi is already in her sophomore year of high school. Today, Sang Yan, breaking all records, returned home and said he wanted to borrow their father's car to move things. He moved back to the main campus, which is very close to Sang Zhi's school. When Sang Zhi learned that Sang Yan wanted to move his roommate's things as well, she quickly offered to help him. With her sincere expression, Sang Yan had no choice but to agree under the pressure of their parents. In the afternoon, when Sang Zhi went to help, she saw her father's car downstairs, and then Duan Jiaxu appeared. He immediately recognized Sang Zhi, surprised that she had grown so much in the past few years that he could hardly recognize her. Blushing, Sang Zhi secretly observed him while holding her fox doll.

Duan Jiaxu took Sang Zhi to their dormitory, and the roommates' eyes lit up when they saw Sang Zhi. After all, Sang Zhi was really cute, but Sang Yan chased them away. Duan Jiaxu asked her to sit on his side, but Sang Zhi argued against his calling her "little sister." She wasn't little anymore! Helplessly, Duan Jiaxu reluctantly called her "little sister." They discussed going for hot pot in the evening, but Duan Jiaxu had to go to work. Before leaving, he told Sang Zhi that if she liked the fox doll, she could take it. Sang Zhi was curious if it was a gift from his girlfriend, but fortunately, Qian Fei told her that Duan Jiaxu was as busy as a dog every day and didn't have time to date. It was some kind of prize from an event and could be used as a decoration on the bed.

Sang Zhi brought the fox doll home in her backpack and also took one of Duan Jiaxu's books. Looking at those things she couldn't understand at all, Sang Zhi felt a bit frustrated. She intentionally left her homework book at Duan Jiaxu's place, and when he returned, Sang Zhi called her with Sang Yan's phone. The two agreed to meet at 6:40 tomorrow morning, and Duan Jiaxu would accompany her at the bus stop to write her essay. Sang Zhi quickly set her alarm clock to 5:30, then placed the fox doll next to her and fell asleep peacefully. At six o'clock, Sang Zhi got up on time and anxiously waited for him at the bus stop, worried if he would come. It was just like that year in the eighth grade when Sang Zhi spent the whole class period worrying if Duan Jiaxu would come or not.

That day, Sang Zhi waited alone at her seat for a long time after school but didn't see Duan Jiaxu. Feeling frustrated, she muttered to herself and accidentally fell down. It was at that moment when Duan Jiaxu appeared. Sang Zhi complained that he was late, and Duan Jiaxu apologized, unaware of Sang Zhi's school dismissal time.

Now, Sang Zhi is waiting for Duan Jiaxu's figure at the bus stop. When she received his phone call, she thought he was late and cursed him to never find a girlfriend. However, the next second, a bottle of milk was handed to her. Duan Jiaxu had already arrived and even bought milk for Sang Zhi. Duan Jiaxu took Sang Zhi to a breakfast shop to do their homework together. He bought bread for himself and a small cake for Sang Zhi. Sang Zhi occasionally looked back at him, recalling the scene when they went to the teacher's office together that day. Duan Jiaxu pretended to be Sang Yan and took the blame for Sang Zhi. In fact, Sang Zhi's academic performance was excellent, always ranking first in the class. However, the teacher kept talking about her attitude towards learning and even reported to Duan Jiaxu. Duan Jiaxu listened with one ear and let it go. He even asked Sang Zhi to apologize to the teacher and used sweet words to make the teacher happy. In the end, they were graciously allowed to leave.

Breaking away from her memories, Sang Zhi asked Duan Jiaxu where he was from and if he would go back during the vacation. Duan Jiaxu didn't answer and smiled, asking her to focus on her homework. Before Sang Zhi returned to school, Duan Jiaxu put a piece of paper in her backpack. He had secretly read Sang Zhi's composition and wrote a response. The composition was about Sang Yan resembling a stray dog, and Sang Zhi couldn't help but blush.

Sang Zhi hadn't opened the paper yet when her friend, Fu Zhengchu, arrived. Fu Zhengchu was still chasing after Sang Zhi like before and invited her to his birthday party next week. Sang Zhi wasn't interested but went to the classroom, taking out the bottle of milk. Her friend was puzzled because she thought Sang Zhi was allergic to milk. When Sang Zhi returned home, she didn't put the milk in the refrigerator but took it to her room like a treasure. She then opened the paper and started reading the composition. Duan Jiaxu wrote it in Sang Zhi's tone, titled "Helping My Brother Move." As he wrote, the composition shifted to Duan Jiaxu himself, and the ending sentence said, "If I meet Little Sang Zhi again, I'll be very happy."

Sang Zhi's heart fluttered, and she cherished the paper like a treasure. She added Duan Jiaxu on WeChat, and he quickly accepted. When Sang Zhi's mother saw the bottle of milk in her room, she became worried. Their parents were going to a friend's wedding on the weekend, and they decided to let Sang Yan come back to accompany Sang Zhi. On the weekend, Sang Yan came back to pick up Sang Zhi for dinner. At first, Sang Zhi didn't want to go, but when she heard that Sang Yan was going to dinner with his roommate, she quickly changed her mind and hurriedly dressed up. In the car, Sang Zhi looked disappointed because there was only Qian Fei in the back seat. But soon they picked up Duan Jiaxu, and Sang Zhi's heart leaped with joy. Duan Jiaxu looked tired and dozed off in the back seat. When he saw Sang Zhi secretly looking at him, he teased her for not calling him. Sang Zhi timidly greeted him as "Brother," but Duan Jiaxu didn't take it seriously and asked why she blushed every time she saw him. This remark prompted Sang Yan and Qian Fei to mock Duan Jiaxu, saying he wasn't a good person, and Sang Zhi silently agreed.

Upon arrival, Sang Zhi initially planned to stay with Sang Yan to park the car, but Sang Yan handed her over to Duan Jiaxu. Sang Zhi felt uncomfortable and wanted to find a restroom. It was then that Duan Jiaxu noticed the bloodstain on her skirt and followed her, telling her to wait inside while he went to buy something. Only when Sang Zhi saw herself in the mirror did she realize, and Duan Jiaxu saw it too.

Duan Jiaxu didn't have the courage to buy sanitary pads alone, so he called Sang Yan. The two of them secretly and stealthily bought the pads, and Duan Jiaxu thoughtfully bought a skirt similar to the one Sang Zhi was wearing that day. Sang Zhi received the items they asked a girl to bring to the restroom, feeling extremely embarrassed. She came out hesitantly, relieved to see only Sang Yan at the entrance. Sang Yan and Duan Jiaxu didn't mention the incident, only saying that Sang Zhi went to catch dolls and didn't want to come back. Duan Jiaxu poured her a cup of warm water, and Sang Yan made sure she didn't eat any beef or lamb due to her allergies.

Sang Zhi was craving beef, but Duan Jiaxu noticed carefully and picked out all the beef and mutton for her. Naturally, Sang Zhi didn't dare to say a word. After dinner, Qian Fei insisted on taking Sang Zhi to play claw machines. Duan Jiaxu sneaked up behind her and said, "Brother will help you catch it." Sang Zhi could clearly hear her own heartbeat. Duan Jiaxu successfully caught a doll for her and told her not to cry anymore.

That year, when he accompanied her to meet the teacher, Duan Jiaxu joked about teaching Sang Zhi a lesson. Sang Zhi started crying when she saw him about to call Sang Yan, so Duan Jiaxu stopped. That day, Duan Jiaxu insisted on walking her home. Sang Zhi was worried and scared the whole way, but Duan Jiaxu promised to keep it a secret, on the condition that she had to study well and not get distracted in class. When they arrived at her home, Duan Jiaxu even gave her a light bulb to give to her father because their light bulb was broken. Now, Sang Zhi is holding the doll Duan Jiaxu caught for her and he teases her, calling her a clumsy kid.

Zhenru forcefully took Sang Zhi to see Fu Zhengchu, but they unexpectedly arrived at the place where Duan Jiaxu worked. While ordering, Sang Zhi secretly glanced at Duan Jiaxu many times, and the price she paid was one yuan. Duan Jiaxu made a joke with her and naturally treated her to dessert. Sang Zhi accidentally overheard Duan Jiaxu and the store manager talking about an advance on their salary, which made her curious. Did he work because he needed money?

Fu Zhengchu arrived and immediately called Duan Jiaxu "brother." He curiously asked why his brother was working here since Sang Zhi's family was wealthy. Before they could finish eating dessert, Fu Zhengchu wanted to take them to play. Duan Jiaxu reminded Sang Zhi to go home before it got dark. Sang Zhi left and returned, hoping to tell Duan Jiaxu that he didn't need to treat her to dessert if he was short on money. Duan Jiaxu had money to treat her to dessert, but he quickly left the money on the table and ran off. Duan Jiaxu looked at the extra money and his eyes turned red.

After Fu Zhengchu's birthday party, Zhenru didn't want to pay much attention to Sang Zhi anymore. Sang Zhi was puzzled, but then the homeroom teacher sent her to participate in the sports meet. On the day of the sports meet, Zhenru cheered enthusiastically for Fu Zhengchu but didn't want to watch Sang Zhi's competition. The people in charge of recording happened to be Sang Yan and Duan Jiaxu. After Sang Yan mocked Sang Zhi's height, Duan Jiaxu thoughtfully put a hat on her to protect her from the sun and stood in front of her when Sang Yan bullied her. During the competition, Chen, the teacher from junior high, also came to watch. Sang Zhi rushed towards the bar but stopped abruptly, and her subsequent attempts also failed. In the end, she even twisted her ankle. Sang Yan carried Sang Zhi to the infirmary, and Chen recognized Duan Jiaxu as her brother at a glance. Sang Zhi quickly covered Sang Yan's mouth and said he was her father.

Duan Jiaxu carefully disinfected and treated Sang Zhi's wound, which moved her. She felt that he was better to her than Sang Yan. But how could Sang Yan's nervousness just now not be considered good treatment? Sang Yan wanted to take Sang Zhi to the hospital, and at that moment, Sang Zhi happened to see Duan Jiaxu carefully helping another fallen girl. She felt a bit uneasy because he was good to everyone, not just her. Due to her sprained ankle, Sang Yan and Duan Jiaxu had been taking turns picking her up and dropping her off at school these days.

After school, Zhenru suddenly asked Sang Zhi to accompany her to buy something. Duan Jiaxu was waiting for Sang Zhi at the school gate, but the security guard said there was no one left in the school. Zhenru took Sang Zhi with her to buy things, but they took a long and winding route. Only then did Zhenru reveal her true intention—she wanted to go to an internet cafe. Seeing that Sang Zhi was unwilling, Zhenru went in by herself. Worried about her safety, Sang Zhi had no choice but to follow. However, Zhenru didn't actually want to go to the internet cafe; she was being extorted by senior female students for money. Zhenru didn't dare to resist, so she had to find a way to deceive Sang Zhi into coming today. They rummaged through Sang Zhi's school bag, threatened her, and demanded that she bring money tomorrow. Sang Zhi was disappointed in Zhenru. Finally, she told her to go back and explain everything to her parents clearly. Then, limping away on her own, she wouldn't accept Zhenru's apologies no matter what.

In the alley, Sang Zhi met Duan Jiaxu, who had been looking for her for a long time, and couldn't help but lean on his shoulder and cry. Duan Jiaxu bought juice for Sang Zhi and asked if she had been bullied. At first, Sang Zhi didn't want to trouble him, but seeing that Duan Jiaxu was a bit angry, she told him everything in detail. Learning about how Zhenru treated Sang Zhi, Duan Jiaxu told her not to associate with her anymore and to tell her parents if anything similar happened in the future. Duan Jiaxu escorted Sang Zhi home and learned that Sang Yan had gone to accompany someone for an interview. They were about to graduate from college, so everyone was busy. Sang Zhi felt much better riding on the back seat of Duan Jiaxu's bicycle. When they arrived home, Duan Jiaxu even returned the money that had been taken from her and told her to make sure to tell her parents about what happened today. Limping, Sang Zhi entered the house, but she was feeling very excited. She wrote down her secret, and although she didn't want to admit it, it seemed like she had developed feelings for him. That person's name was Duan Jiaxu. Sang Zhi folded the paper with her thoughts into a star shape and put it into a wishing bottle.

The next day, Sang Yan and Duan Jiaxu, accompanied by their two roommates, arrived outside Sang Zhi's school, but they didn't expect that the one who had bullied her was a girl. Sang Yan didn't hit girls, but it was different when it came to his sister being bullied! Sang Yan and Duan Jiaxu, along with Qian Fei, found the three girls who had caused trouble, took back the money that was stolen from Sang Zhi, and explained things to them in a friendly manner before leaving. Sang Zhi, holding a lollipop, retrieved her wallet and quickly handed fifty yuan to Duan Jiaxu.

Qian Fei said that Sang Zhi was like Duan Jiaxu's little sister, and in fact, Sang Zhi had also thought so since she was in the second year of junior high. If only he were her real brother. She wanted to become someone like Duan Jiaxu who brought warmth to others, and she wanted to grow up quickly. Zhenru transferred to another school, and before leaving, she left a note on Sang Zhi's desk saying "I'm sorry." Sang Zhi didn't react much, just gave it a faint glance after opening it. Sang Zhi's final exam results came out, and her grades were very good. She didn't like physics, so she just barely passed that subject. Her parents sincerely hoped that Sang Zhi would think about her future and decided to arrange a course for her during the winter vacation. However, the tutor turned out to be Sang Yan, which disappointed Sang Zhi. During the class, the two of them argued and fought, so they both requested a change of tutor.

Soon, Sang Zhi's mother found a new tutor for her. On the night before meeting the new tutor, Sang Zhi made a decisive decision to sneak out early the next morning.

Sang Zhi planned to sneak out before the private tutor arrived, but to her surprise, she saw Duan Jiaxu in the kitchen at home. Sang Yan told her that Duan Jiaxu was her new tutor. Sang Zhi hesitated and went to the dining table to eat. Duan Jiaxu had prepared instant noodles for her, and he even added a fried egg. Initially reluctant to take extra classes, Sang Zhi suddenly became enthusiastic and grabbed her books to go to Sang Yan's room for the tutoring session. It was only from Duan Jiaxu's resume that Sang Zhi learned his full name. Duan Jiaxu was busy playing games with Sang Yan while Sang Zhi cautiously took out her phone and secretly took a picture of him. When Duan Jiaxu noticed, she compared it to a victory sign, and Sang Yan, who was beside them, didn't suspect anything.

Sang Zhi changed Duan Jiaxu's contact name to "Jiaxu Ge" (Brother Jiaxu). Soon, he arrived with a cut watermelon and a physics book, confidently asking Sang Zhi to show him the photo she had just taken. Sang Zhi quickly changed the topic to the tutoring session. She admitted that she didn't understand physics at all, but Duan Jiaxu was a good teacher. Sang Zhi asked Duan Jiaxu why he chose to attend Nangu University, and he explained that he wanted to work in the game industry, and Nangu had the most developed gaming industry, so he chose to come here.

Duan Jiaxu interned for four days a week, dedicating the remaining three days to tutoring Sang Zhi. Since Sang Zhi had slept late the previous night, she allowed Duan Jiaxu to rest for a while before starting the class. She even carefully draped a coat over him. As Sang Zhi had no interest in physics, Duan Jiaxu planned to take her to a science and technology museum to spark her interest. The fascinating phenomena at the museum made Sang Zhi very happy. Duan Jiaxu took the opportunity to give her sincere advice, and they made a promise to support each other, work hard, and achieve their dreams together.

Sang Zhi enjoyed drawing, and Duan Jiaxu encouraged her to continue pursuing this hobby. Suddenly, Sang Zhi asked if he could refrain from dating because she believed it would distract her from her dreams. She also wondered if he would still treat her well if he had a girlfriend. Duan Jiaxu reassured her like he was comforting a child, saying he would find a gentle girlfriend who would be good to her, as it would be like having another person who cared about her. Duan Jiaxu had some work to do, so Sang Yan took Sang Zhi home. That night, Sang Zhi realized her sketchbook was missing and realized she had left it at the science and technology museum. When she contacted the museum, they informed her that they had given the sketchbook to Duan Jiaxu. Sang Zhi couldn't help but feel a headache coming on because she had drawn his portrait in the sketchbook.

The next day, Duan Jiaxu returned the sketchbook. Sang Zhi couldn't help but overthink, believing that he must have already seen it. Sang Yan noticed Sang Zhi's infatuation and ran back to the dormitory feeling annoyed. Duan Jiaxu comforted him, saying that it's normal for someone their age to have such thoughts. To make Duan Jiaxu believe that she wasn't infatuated with him, Sang Zhi made up a lie about an online relationship. She even acted sad during the class. Duan Jiaxu believed her and solemnly told her that it wasn't the right time to start a romantic relationship.

Sang Zhi confidently stated that she couldn't resist temptation, and if someone close to her was in a romantic relationship, she would also want to be in one. Duan Jiaxu immediately shut down Sang Zhi's idea of finding her old boyfriend, and Sang Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that she hadn't revealed her true intentions. Duan Jiaxu's tutoring efforts with Sang Zhi yielded good results, but he wouldn't be coming anymore. Sang Zhi felt disappointed, visibly unhappy, but Duan Jiaxu made a promise to reward her every time she made progress in the future, which made Sang Zhi happy again.

After class, Sang Zhi's parents invited Duan Jiaxu to celebrate the Chinese New Year's Eve together, but he politely declined, saying he would return to the school. Sang Zhi was somewhat disappointed and quickly went back to her room to fetch the prepared red envelope. Worried that he might refuse it, she wrote a small note wishing him a happy new year, folded it into a small star, and put it inside the red envelope, discreetly making her way downstairs. The family was busy with New Year's Eve preparations, and Sang Zhi secretly stuffed the red envelope into Duan Jiaxu's coat. On New Year's Eve, Sang Zhi and Sang Yan had agreed to visit their parents and receive red envelopes. Sang Zhi received a new mobile phone as a red envelope gift from her father, while Sang Yan's red envelope was thinner, and Sang Zhi even snatched it away from him. Duan Jiaxu sent a New Year's greeting, and Sang Zhi's lips immediately curved into a smile as she quickly replied with her own well wishes.

Duan Jiaxu spent New Year's Eve alone in the school dormitory but received a call informing him that his father had a lung infection and needed immediate surgery. He was asked to come and sign the consent form. So, Duan Jiaxu returned to Yihe on New Year's Eve. After the school reopened, Sang Zhi received the reward sent by Duan Jiaxu and only then learned that he had returned to Yihe.

After their first meeting, Sang Zhi began to look forward to whether Sang Yan would bring Duan Jiaxu home. She was disappointed when Duan Jiaxu didn't come with Sang Yan on one occasion. Sang Yan said that Duan Jiaxu was focused on making money, which piqued Sang Zhi's curiosity. However, when she learned that none of Sang Yan's roommates had partners, she felt relieved. Sang Zhi was delighted to receive the gift sent by Duan Jiaxu, a small black dog plush toy that seemed familiar, like Sang Yan. She also wanted to send something to him but was rejected by Duan Jiaxu. They agreed to meet at Duan Jiaxu and Sang Yan's graduation ceremony, so Sang Zhi planned to consider that as her graduation gift. After hanging up the phone, a girl came to meet Duan Jiaxu and gave him some money, expressing her concern about him working so hard, but Duan Jiaxu's reaction was indifferent.

On the day of the graduation ceremony, Sang Zhi arrived with her father and saw Duan Jiaxu wearing a graduation gown. Her eyes sparkled for three minutes, and she quickly handed him the flowers she was holding, but she didn't have time to take out the gift she had hidden behind her back. Duan Jiaxu bid farewell to his classmates, knowing that they might not see each other often in the future. Sang Zhi couldn't help but worry if she would be able to meet Duan Jiaxu after graduation, but he quickly reassured her that he was different from those people, and whenever he had time, he would come back to visit Sang Zhi. Duan Jiaxu called a nearby classmate and took a photo with his sister. During the evening gathering, everyone was having fun, but Duan Jiaxu seemed infinitely sad. He was going back to Yihe, and Sang Yan was also feeling upset.

Duan Jiaxu intended to take the intoxicated Sang Yan home and stay at a hotel, but Sang Zhi's mother insisted that he stay and sleep in Sang Yan's room. Sang Zhi quickly led Duan Jiaxu upstairs and went to prepare toiletries.

Sang Zhi prepared toiletries for Duan Jiaxu. Fortunately, Duan Jiaxu didn't drink alcohol, so he didn't need a hangover remedy. In the middle of the night, Sang Zhi was puzzled to see that Duan Jiaxu wasn't sleeping. Duan Jiaxu was worried about his father's condition, so Sang Zhi approached him and asked why he wasn't sleeping. Duan Jiaxu replied that he wasn't used to the bed. Sensing that Duan Jiaxu was unhappy, Sang Zhi encouraged him to open up and share his concerns. She assured him that she would stay with him even if he didn't want to talk about it. Duan Jiaxu couldn't help but open up and share that he had many creditors. Sang Zhi immediately became worried, thinking that he owed a lot of money, and she wanted to give him her own money. However, Duan Jiaxu clarified that he meant creditors in different aspects of life. Unable to sleep, Sang Zhi wrote her wish on a piece of paper, hoping to save money and help her brother repay his debts.

Before dawn, Duan Jiaxu secretly left, but Sang Zhi happened to see him from the balcony. Duan Jiaxu waved goodbye to her, and Sang Zhi waved back, watching him leave. Duan Jiaxu sent a message saying that he would catch an early flight back to Yihe and reminded her not to forget about her exams.

When school started again, Sang Zhi entered her senior year, and her goal was Yihe University, all for the sake of Duan Jiaxu. It became her new target, and she worked hard towards it. Every time she made progress, Sang Zhi received gifts sent by Duan Jiaxu, which became her motivation. Sang Zhi accidentally overheard Sang Yan talking on the phone with his friends, gossiping that Duan Jiaxu had a girlfriend. Sang Zhi's heart sank instantly, and she wanted to send a message to ask, but she didn't have the courage. A sour feeling emerged in her heart. Duan Jiaxu had promised to show her his girlfriend first.

Sang Zhi decided to personally ask Duan Jiaxu about it. When Sang Yan found out that she had gone to Yihe, he was angry and quickly asked Duan Jiaxu to go and pick her up. Sang Zhi told them that she was going to meet her online dating partner, and Sang Yan and her parents were angry and worried, unaware that Sang Zhi's real target was Duan Jiaxu. Duan Jiaxu appeared with another girl, and seeing this scene, Sang Zhi had many questions in her mind. Was she Duan Jiaxu's girlfriend? Sang Zhi couldn't hear clearly as Duan Jiaxu scolded her, and he could only patiently reason with her. Sobbing, Sang Zhi said that her online dating partner didn't like her and found her too young. Duan Jiaxu comforted her, saying that she would find someone better when she grew up. Sang Zhi felt even more aggrieved, thinking that Duan Jiaxu had already found someone better. She ran off with Duan Jiaxu's coat and cried nearby, crying even louder when she saw Duan Jiaxu with that girl.

After crying, the girl had already left, and Duan Jiaxu had bought the plane ticket for Sang Zhi. They had some time before the flight, so Duan Jiaxu took her out for a meal, but Sang Zhi had no appetite. She took out the gift she had prepared for Duan Jiaxu, a small black dog in her bag, but she didn't have the courage to give it to him. While Duan Jiaxu was on a phone call, Sang Zhi secretly put money for the plane ticket into his wallet. Before boarding, Duan Jiaxu accompanied Sang Zhi, and she suddenly said that he didn't need to tell her if he started dating someone. She returned the teddy bear she had given him and wished him happiness every day. Duan Jiaxu smiled as he held the bear, and Sang Zhi finally revealed a long-lost smile.

Sang Yan was already at the airport to pick up Sang Zhi. He didn't scold or lecture her, but Sang Zhi cried hysterically, leaving Sang Yan at a loss. When they arrived home, her parents didn't say much either, just greeting her to come and eat as usual.

After Sang Zhi went upstairs, her parents finally dropped their pretense and carefully observed her reaction. Sang Yan told them that Sang Zhi realized her mistake and cried all the way back home, asking them not to criticize her anymore. They decided to act as if nothing had happened, but they agreed to keep Sang Zhi's ID card away to prevent such incidents from happening again. Sang Zhi packed everything related to Duan Jiaxu in a box, and the paper stars with her goal of getting into Yihe University were still there. Silently, she crossed out that wish and sat alone with the box for a long time, realizing that she really had to say goodbye to Duan Jiaxu.

Not long after, Sang Zhi successfully entered Yihe University. Between military training and classes, she led a fulfilling life and met a group of lovely roommates. There was Ning Wei, who loved making videos, cool girl Yu Xin, and Wang Wang. The four of them happened to meet Wang Ming, a student from the Sports Institute, and lively Ning Wei added him on WeChat, suggesting a get-together with Wang Ming's classmates from the Sports Institute. Today was Ning Wei's birthday, and they all celebrated together. In the lively KTV, Sang Zhi, squeezed in the crowd, didn't see Duan Jiaxu.

Li Xun was doing well at the company, and people even arranged blind dates for him. For example, today someone brought a beautiful girl named Xiao Xu. The atmosphere on Sang Zhi's side was relaxed, and someone came to chat with her, but she wasn't used to it. When she went out for some fresh air, she happened to run into Duan Jiaxu sitting on the stairs. Sang Zhi accidentally brought a friend's cigarette with her, so the first thing Duan Jiaxu said was to criticize her for smoking. Sang Zhi came here to attend college, and after military training ended, she didn't come to see him during the National Day holiday. Duan Jiaxu seemed somewhat unhappy, scolding her for being a bratty kid. For so long, Duan Jiaxu had sent many messages to Sang Zhi, but she hadn't replied to a single word. He couldn't understand what he had done wrong. Sang Zhi insisted on correcting the way he addressed her. She was no longer a child.

Sang Zhi refused Duan Jiaxu's offer to drive her home and returned to the private room to continue celebrating Ning Wei's birthday. As usual, Sang Zhi's mother was about to call her, but Sang Zhi told her friends that she had to leave. She had been building herself up mentally, realizing that she had grown up and wasn't a child anymore. She even muttered a curse, calling Duan Jiaxu an old geezer. Unexpectedly, Duan Jiaxu was waiting outside the door and became even more unhappy when he heard those words. Nevertheless, he decided to drive her back to school. In the car, the atmosphere was awkward, and Duan Jiaxu wanted to have a serious conversation with her to understand why she had a problem with him. Sang Zhi still avoided answering and strongly resisted being called a child. She had grown up!

Sang Zhi was still curious about Duan Jiaxu's current situation and heard that he was now involved in gaming. Duan Jiaxu, on the other hand, thought that Sang Zhi chose to attend Yihe University because of her old online friend. Sang Zhi quickly explained that they had lost contact. Sang Yan also believed the same and was quite angry about the situation. Duan Jiaxu drove Sang Zhi back to school and gave her some honey to drink, advising her to prevent a headache the next morning. Being alone on this side, Duan Jiaxu was very happy when he heard that Sang Zhi was coming to study at Yihe University. Hearing Duan Jiaxu's words, Sang Zhi's mood became bittersweet, and she couldn't help but become even more curious. Wasn't his home in Yihe? And moreover, did he have a girlfriend?

Sang Zhi rarely replied to Duan Jiaxu's message, but today she responded. Early the next morning, she was busy explaining to Sang Yan that she hadn't been drinking, and Jiang Ming also sent a message, suggesting that he could accompany her when she returned late in the future. However, Sang Zhi only replied to Duan Jiaxu's message. She told her roommates about a friend who liked her brother's friend, and she was conflicted about whether that friend had always treated her as a sister. Of course, her roommates understood that the friend was herself, but they didn't reveal it.

Sang Yan asked Sang Zhi to invite Duan Jiaxu to have a meal when she had time. He genuinely cared about Sang Zhi. Over the years, on Sang Zhi's birthday, when her exam scores were good, and during festivals, Duan Jiaxu would always send her gifts. Despite being poor, he never failed to give something to Sang Zhi. Suddenly, Sang Zhi reflected on her actions. Was it not right for her to treat him this way? After all, Duan Jiaxu hadn't done anything wrong and had always been good to her. Duan Jiaxu was in a meeting at the company. He presented a Tianyan system, and the draft received a lot of recognition. However, due to the technical difficulties, there might be increased risks, so it didn't pass temporarily. Duan Jiaxu didn't lose heart; instead, he encouraged his team members to keep working hard.

Sang Zhi planned to invite Duan Jiaxu to have a meal to show her gratitude. She edited and deleted a sentence several times. When Duan Jiaxu received the message, he found it amusing that Sang Zhi used the formal form of "you" ("您"). He decided to call her directly and asked if her phone was broken since she couldn't even type the word "you." Sang Zhi quickly made an excuse, saying that Sang Yan told her to address people five years older than her with respect, and coincidentally, Duan Jiaxu was exactly five years older. Ning Wei quickly found a boyfriend, and someone invited Sang Zhi and her roommates to watch a movie. Sang Zhi initially wanted to refuse because she had plans with Duan Jiaxu on the weekend, but her roommates were looking forward to it, so she had no choice but to agree.

Duan Jiaxu received a package from Jiang Ying, but he treated it as trash and threw it away. He transferred the final compensation money to indicate that he didn't want any further contact. Jiang Ying was nervous when she saw the message, but Duan Jiaxu completely ignored it. The new plan decided to incorporate the Tianyan system, but it was challenging, and Duan Jiaxu seemed uninterested and not feeling well. In the evening, Sang Zhi arrived at the agreed-upon restaurant, but Duan Jiaxu said he couldn't make it. Sang Zhi sensed that something was wrong with him and quickly asked for his company's address to rush over.

Duan Jiaxu's face turned pale from stomach pain, and Sang Zhi supported him to the roadside to catch a taxi. Accidentally, she ended up in his arms. Before they could feel awkward, they headed straight to the hospital. Duan Jiaxu was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and decided to undergo surgery immediately. Sang Zhi nervously watched as he was wheeled into the operating room but could only wait outside. She knew that if it weren't for her, Duan Jiaxu would probably have endured the pain and not come to the hospital at all. Sang Zhi told her mother about the situation, and her mother lamented that the child had a tough life with no one in the family. Sang Zhi was puzzled. Her mother had never mentioned anything about him before. At that time, when his mother was sick, they borrowed some money from Sang Yan's parents, and within half a year, Duan Jiaxu had repaid the money. Unfortunately, his mother still passed away, and that was why Duan Jiaxu had a difficult time in college.

After the surgery, Duan Jiaxu urged Sang Zhi to quickly return to school, saying that he was fine. Although worried and unwilling, Sang Zhi had no choice but to obey. On the way to the hospital, Duan Jiaxu thoughtlessly kissed Sang Zhi's forehead, and she wondered if she would mind this gesture. Just then, Sang Yan called to offer his condolences, but Duan Jiaxu didn't say anything. In the end, Sang Zhi decided to stay and take care of Duan Jiaxu because if she were the one who fell ill, Duan Jiaxu would surely stay. Sang Zhi sat next to him, eating bread to satisfy her hunger, and Duan Jiaxu couldn't help but laugh at how her mouth was stuffed like a pufferfish. Today, Duan Jiaxu couldn't get out of bed, so Sang Zhi dampened a towel and wiped his face. As she looked at his attractive face, her emotions became complicated.

Duan Jiaxu suddenly opened his eyes, and the two of them locked eyes. Sang Zhi quickly excused herself and went to the restroom to calm down. She placed a makeshift bed next to Duan Jiaxu and slept there. Duan Jiaxu felt sorry for her, but Sang Zhi found joy in it. She took out her phone and sent a message to her friends. Just as someone's voice message played halfway, Sang Zhi quickly pressed the volume button. Duan Jiaxu kept his eyes closed, but at that moment, he suddenly spoke up, asking her to tell him who wanted to invite Sang Zhi to watch a movie. Sang Zhi told him not to try to pry into the lives of young people, as he wouldn't understand the world of the youth even if she explained it to him.

The next day, Sang Zhi helped Duan Jiaxu wash his face and went to class early. Duan Jiaxu asked her to retrieve his computer from his home, but Sang Zhi refused. She told him that since he was sick, he shouldn't continue working. Hearing Sang Zhi scold him, Duan Jiaxu couldn't help but feel that she had indeed grown up. Sang Zhi hurriedly went to class, and her roommate said that Jiang Ming had been asking about her all day. Sang Zhi could only tell Jiang Ming that a relative of hers was sick and apologized, promising to invite him to watch a movie when she had time.

Duan Jiaxu couldn't stay idle and wanted his supervisor to send a computer over, but he was refused and told to rest properly. Sang Zhi went to Duan Jiaxu's house and curiously looked around. To her surprise, she saw a photo of herself and Duan Jiaxu displayed there. Seeing the photo of Duan Jiaxu with his mother, Sang Zhi introduced herself. She helped Duan Jiaxu get some clothes, including two pairs of underwear. As she closed the wardrobe door, her hand couldn't help but tremble. Just as Sang Zhi left, Jiang Ying arrived. Unaware that there was no one at Duan Jiaxu's home, she was emotionally distraught.

Sang Zhi carried bags of items and went to the hospital. An old man in the neighboring bed mistook her for Duan Jiaxu's wife. Duan Jiaxu explained that she was his sister, but the old man, with poor hearing, misunderstood and earnestly advised Duan Jiaxu to marry her soon and not delay the young girl. Duan Jiaxu could only agree and comfort Sang Zhi, saying it was just a joke. Sang Zhi was indignant and loudly told the old man that Duan Jiaxu could even be her father. Unexpectedly, the old man thought Duan Jiaxu was going to be a father, leaving Sang Zhi furious.

Duan Jiaxu worked throughout the night, and Sang Zhi regretted allowing him to use the computer. Duan Jiaxu was about to be discharged from the hospital, but the old man was still advising him and Sang Zhi to get along well and marry soon. Sang Zhi decided to say that they would marry soon. Sang Zhi felt down and didn't want Duan Jiaxu to make jokes about their relationship. With bags in hand, Sang Zhi accompanied Duan Jiaxu back home, but she was still feeling gloomy. She thought that perhaps Duan Jiaxu believed they couldn't have a relationship beyond siblings, which was why he joked like that. Sang Zhi left many sticky notes in Duan Jiaxu's house, reminding him to take care of his diet and not stay up late. She mentioned that she had to go back to do homework and couldn't come often, but she would treat him to a meal after he recovered. After leaving, Sang Zhi comforted herself, thinking that it was fine that way since she was just Duan Jiaxu's sister. However, Duan Jiaxu listened to Sang Zhi's words and promised to eat well, take medicine, and not stay up late.

Duan Jiaxu was very worried that Sang Zhi was angry, so he specially found Jiang Siyun. Jiang Siyun advised him to find a time to have a meal with Sang Zhi and talk things out. Jiang Ying still called, but Duan Jiaxu was determined that they didn't need to contact each other anymore. Sang Zhi went to watch a movie with Jiang Ming, but unexpectedly, Jiang Ming was afraid of chickens and was quite scared by the movie.

Sang Zhi saw a claw machine in the shopping mall and remembered the time when Duan Jiaxu helped her grab a doll, so she also inserted coins to try and grab one. Jiang Ming saw this and went to another claw machine. Unexpectedly, both of them grabbed a small dog at the same time, so they ended up keeping the doll Sang Zhi intended to give to Duan Jiaxu for themselves. Back at school, Sang Zhi's roommates invited her to celebrate the New Year at the central square, and Jiang Ming agreed to go together. However, Tenzin felt that it was too cold outside and there would be too many people, so she didn't want to go with them.

Sang Zhi stayed in the dormitory, ordered takeout, and received a call from Duan Jiaxu. He said that the company organized a dinner and employees could bring their family members. Duan Jiaxu wanted to bring Sang Zhi along. Sang Zhi quickly denied it, saying that she wasn't Duan Jiaxu's family member. In response, Duan Jiaxu decided to reclaim the meal he owed her and suggested that they have a meal together.

Duan Jiaxu apologized to Sang Zhi for what happened at the hospital, but Sang Zhi said it wasn't a big deal. Duan Jiaxu decided to treat Sang Zhi to a meal today because they would still see each other after having that meal. They had a pleasant conversation, but Jiang Ying accidentally saw them together and angrily splashed Duan Jiaxu with a bottle of water. Surprisingly, Sang Zhi splashed the water back at Jiang Ying. Duan Jiaxu stood in front of Sang Zhi, and Jiang Ying was taken away by her friends in a frenzy. Both Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi were in a sorry state.

Sang Zhi helped Duan Jiaxu wipe off the water from his face and asked who that person was. Duan Jiaxu said that person was someone insignificant, more precisely, his father's former creditor. Sang Zhi remembered meeting Jiang Ying downstairs when she went to fetch clothes, and she was worried that Duan Jiaxu was being bullied. She told him that the person was just his father's former creditor and had nothing to do with him, so he shouldn't let himself be bullied. Duan Jiaxu was touched and sincerely thanked Sang Zhi. Snowflakes started falling from the sky, and Sang Zhi silently made a wish. She hoped that Duan Jiaxu could be happy and have someone by his side, and she hoped that person could be her. Duan Jiaxu followed her lead and made a wish, hoping that Sang Zhi would always be happy and healthy, just like him.

Sang Zhi's roommates also made wishes, and it seemed that Wang Wang's wish was related to Jiang Ming, but Jiang Ming's thoughts were focused on Sang Zhi. Duan Jiaxu encountered Jiang Ying again near his home. She came to apologize for what happened today and kept insisting that Duan Jiaxu still owed her forever. Duan Jiaxu's father caused the death of Jiang Ying's father, but he had compensated them as much as he should, and his father had paid the price for it. Duan Jiaxu didn't owe her anything. Jiang Ying was still unwilling to give up and banged on the door, saying that her mother promised that he would take care of her forever.

Duan Jiaxu ignored Jiang Ying. Initially, he and his mother went to Jiang Ying's house to apologize and beg for forgiveness, promising that they would be responsible for their lives until the end. At that time, Duan Jiaxu and Jiang Ying were classmates, but Jiang Ying, who had always secretly admired Duan Jiaxu, refused to acknowledge him after the incident, and Duan Jiaxu suffered from rumors and gossip. Duan Jiaxu didn't want to recall those past events. When he saw the photo of him and Sang Zhi together, he felt a sense of comfort. Fireworks began to sound outside, and Duan Jiaxu watched the New Year's Eve fireworks from the rooftop, while Sang Zhi watched them from the school rooftop. Duan Jiaxu took a photo and sent it to Sang Zhi, coincidentally receiving her New Year's wishes. Duan Jiaxu wanted to change Sang Zhi's contact name to "Zhizhi," which her family called her, but he didn't change it in the end.

Qian Fei sent a message in the group saying that he was getting married. Unable to sleep due to excitement, he called Duan Jiaxu and started gossiping about his love life, but in his mind, he couldn't help but think of Sang Zhi's face. Sang Zhi had something to give to Duan Jiaxu and messaged him, saying she wanted to go to his company to find him. Jiang Ming invited everyone to go to the bar after the exams, and Ning Wei suggested going out for dinner at night. However, Sang Zhi said she had to go and deliver an electronic cat-eye to her relatives. After the meeting, Duan Jiaxu saw Sang Zhi's message and became nervous. Coincidentally, Jiang Ying caused a scene again outside the company, so Duan Jiaxu had to leave through another exit. He pulled Sang Zhi aside and told her not to directly come to his house or the company in the future and to let him know in advance. Sang Zhi was momentarily stunned, as if misunderstanding something, and she handed the cat-eye to Duan Jiaxu before leaving.

Over the past few years, Jiang Ying has not let go of Duan Jiaxu, but Sang Zhi is completely unaware of this. She is also sensitive to Duan Jiaxu's words and anxiously waits for his call to explain. Duan Jiaxu thinks of Sang Zhi and asks her when she will finish her exams and return home. Sang Zhi answers truthfully, saying she bought a plane ticket for the 19th. Duan Jiaxu writes on a sticky note, asking when Sang Zhi will have time to have a meal together after her exams. However, Sang Zhi says she won't have time after the exams. As the final exams approach, everyone is feeling the tension. Sang Zhi suddenly suggests that they should relax after the exams, and everyone agrees, except for Ning Wei, who has already been called away by her boyfriend.

Wang Wang can tell that Sang Zhi has something on her mind lately. She has been gloomy for the past few days, but Sang Zhi denies it, claiming she has nothing bothering her. After finishing the exams, everyone goes out to have fun. Jiang Ming takes the stage and sings a love song, but Sang Zhi doesn't seem interested. Duan Jiaxu calls and Sang Zhi tells him she's at the bar with her friends. Duan Jiaxu hurriedly comes to catch the drunkards. Sang Zhi becomes even more frustrated. He doesn't let her go find him, but he comes to find her instead. It's really strange.

Jiang Ming also quickly follows Sang Zhi outside. Sang Zhi drinks a lot and seems uncomfortable. When Duan Jiaxu arrives, he sees Jiang Ming constantly supporting Sang Zhi, but she keeps pushing him away. Duan Jiaxu takes Sang Zhi's hand, and Jiang Ming, as a part-timer, can only leave. Sang Zhi is slightly drunk and speaks with stubbornness. Duan Jiaxu can only cajole her like a child and carries her on his back to go home. Sang Zhi lies on his back and mentions that she has a secret hidden in her heart. She likes someone, but she is not happy right now. Sang Zhi doesn't reveal who this person is, but he treats everyone well, including her. That's why she feels so upset. As Duan Jiaxu carries Sang Zhi, he feels a little uncomfortable hearing her words. Sang Zhi falls asleep in the passenger seat, and Duan Jiaxu says that from now on, he will only treat her well, so she won't be so sad anymore. However, he feels a bit uneasy leaving Sang Zhi in someone else's care.

The next day, Sang Zhi wakes up and feels regretful about what happened yesterday. Her roommates gossip around her, surprised that the "elderly relative" she mentioned is so handsome. Sang Zhi feels embarrassed and quickly tells her roommates that she won't drink alcohol anymore, especially after she vomited on Duan Jiaxu yesterday. Initially, she didn't plan to accept the gift from Duan Jiaxu, considering what happened last night, and she didn't have the face to see him. However, it turns out that Duan Jiaxu had been waiting at Sang Zhi's school. Just as he put the luggage in the car, Jiang Ming suddenly came over and said some things to Sang Zhi. He mentioned that the song he sang last night was prepared for Sang Zhi, and he had been preparing for a long time. He likes Sang Zhi. Sang Zhi is at a loss, not knowing what to say. She thinks of what Duan Jiaxu had said before and can only say thank you.

Duan Jiaxu witnessed the whole thing. On the way to the airport, Sang Zhi explains to Duan Jiaxu in a state of confusion that she went to the bar yesterday because she had made plans with her classmates to relax together. However, Duan Jiaxu mistakenly thinks that the guy Sang Zhi likes is the one who confessed to her just now.

Duan Jiaxu thought that the guy Sang Zhi liked was the one who delivered breakfast to her earlier. Sang Zhi denied it but didn't know how to explain further. She said that she likes a very manly type of person, which piqued Duan Jiaxu's curiosity. He wondered how someone who is very manly could also be kind to everyone, making him sound like a scumbag. Sang Zhi quickly changed the subject and asked Duan Jiaxu why he still didn't have a girlfriend. Surprisingly, Duan Jiaxu asked her to introduce someone to him, preferably someone around Sang Zhi's age. Sang Zhi was taken aback. Was Duan Jiaxu teasing her? After all, he had never said such things before.

When Sang Zhi returned home, her parents rushed to greet her and prepared delicious food, while Sang Yan was left dragging the luggage behind. Sang Zhi bought New Year gifts for her parents, and for Sang Yan, she bought a pair of asymmetrical sunglasses. Although Sang Yan didn't like them from the bottom of his heart, he still accepted them. Sang Zhi told everyone about Duan Jiaxu's situation, how his appendicitis recovery was going well, and he was doing well in games. Sang's parents started scolding Sang Yan, saying he was idle and not doing anything all day, even skipping the blind dates arranged by the family. After dinner, Sang Zhi gossiped with Sang Yan and suggested that he accompany Duan Jiaxu to the blind date, saying that he might be looking for a girlfriend lately. Sang Zhi earnestly said that Duan Jiaxu was getting older, and if he didn't have a girlfriend, his future might be bleak. However, Sang Yan strongly resisted and suggested that Duan Jiaxu should go on the blind date alone.

Sang Zhi found all the gifts Duan Jiaxu had given her before in the wardrobe. Thinking about what he had said in the car, she couldn't help but feel a little depressed. Was he serious? Sang Zhi sent a message to Duan Jiaxu to test the waters, saying that Sang Yan had a much younger girlfriend. Duan Jiaxu asked if she was of legal age. Sang Zhi replied that she was, and Duan Jiaxu quickly said that if she was of legal age and already in college, then it was fine. Duan Jiaxu comforted himself, thinking that Sang Zhi was probably just asking about Sang Yan's situation. However, deep down, he also started to worry. When something happens to someone else, it's easy to brush it off, but when it happens to oneself, it becomes harder to accept. He thought Sang Zhi would find it difficult to accept this situation, especially since she had always seen him as an older brother. Little did he know that Sang Zhi had always hoped that Duan Jiaxu would treat her as someone of the same age. If they had met now, they might not have had this brother-sister mindset. Unfortunately, there are no "what-ifs." In Duan Jiaxu's eyes, perhaps Sang Zhi would forever be just a fourteen-year-old, his best friend's little sister.

Qian Feilai went on a business trip and had dinner with Duan Jiaxu. Qian Fei was curious as Duan Jiaxu hadn't mentioned anything about the girl he had feelings for recently. Duan Jiaxu felt a bit guilty about the age difference and emphasized that Qian Fei didn't know the person he was talking about. When Qian Fei heard about the type of girl that the young girl liked, he quickly swore that he had never seen anyone more suitable for that type than Duan Jiaxu in his whole life. Duan Jiaxu also found it strange. Could it be that Sang Zhi liked him?

On the day of Qian Fei's wedding, Duan Jiaxu messaged Sang Zhi early, saying he had arrived in Nanwu and wanted to meet her later. During Qian Fei's wedding, Duan Jiaxu jokingly declared Sang Yan as his brother, making Sang Yan feel nauseous. Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu sat together, but she didn't speak to him the whole time. Duan Jiaxu deliberately asked her why she didn't bring someone with her and inquired about the age of the guy she liked. Seeing Sang Zhi's unease, Duan Jiaxu suddenly understood. Qian Fei was indeed quite clever. Sang Zhi wanted to switch seats with Sang Yan, but both Duan Jiaxu and Sang Yan refused. After finishing the meal, Sang Yan wanted to drink with them, but Sang Zhi couldn't bear it and bid them farewell, going home by herself. However, Duan Jiaxu followed her and said he would escort her home. Duan Jiaxu called Sang Zhi by her nickname "Zhi Zhi," leaving her stunned and even more confused about what he was thinking.

Sang Zhi would be returning to school tomorrow, and Duan Jiaxu decided to come and pick her up early in the morning. Duan Jiaxu not only returned the red envelope to Sang Zhi but also bought her a bracelet as a New Year gift, with her name engraved on it. Duan Jiaxu's gaze seemed different, leaving Sang Zhi even more puzzled.

Sang Zhi looked up the meaning of the bracelet Duan Jiaxu had given her and was disappointed to find out that it was a gesture of care from an elder. She informed her parents that Duan Jiaxu would be coming early the next morning to pick her up, and they would return to Yihe together so they could get some extra sleep and not have to wake up early to take her to the airport. Duan Jiaxu spent the whole night trying to secure tickets for their journey back to Yihe and finally breathed a sigh of relief after successfully getting them. The next day, before dawn, Duan Jiaxu appeared at Sang Zhi's doorstep and brought her breakfast. He felt a bit disappointed when he noticed that Sang Zhi wasn't wearing the bracelet he had given her.

At the airport, Duan Jiaxu coincidentally ran into his high school classmate, Yuan Lang. Seeing Sang Zhi, he asked if she was Duan Jiaxu's girlfriend, but then quickly mentioned hearing that he was with Jiang Ying. Duan Jiaxu promptly denied it. Sang Zhi casually asked who Jiang Ying was, but she didn't expect that it was the girl who splashed water on Duan Jiaxu. Duan Jiaxu clarified that they were not in that kind of relationship and that they had an agreement that he would show Sang Zhi if he had a girlfriend. Sang Zhi also asked about the girl he had met at the airport, and it finally dawned on her that Duan Jiaxu hadn't forgotten his promise and had never lied to her.

Back at the dormitory, Sang Zhi stood on the balcony waving goodbye to Duan Jiaxu, and Ning Wei, her roommate, took the opportunity to gossip with her. Sang Zhi felt that Duan Jiaxu had been acting strange lately, even more so than before. She wondered if Duan Jiaxu might also have feelings for her, but at the same time, she thought she might be overthinking things. Duan Jiaxu saw her growing up, and Sang Zhi couldn't convince herself that he had such thoughts about her. However, Ning Wei didn't find it strange and advised Sang Zhi to treat Duan Jiaxu as a normal friend. She said, "If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move."

Duan Jiaxu had figured it out. The person Sang Zhi mentioned as her crush didn't exist, and she actually liked him. He quickly called Qian Fei to ask for advice on how to pursue someone, as Sang Zhi had always believed it was impossible for her to like him, but he wanted to give his little sister an explanation. Duan Jiaxu also wanted to call Sang Zhi to explain the situation at the airport, and Sang Zhi's roommates were excited to see this. Sang Zhi answered the call, and Duan Jiaxu asked her out for a meal. They arranged to meet on Friday. Sang Zhi clarified that she and Jiang Ming were just ordinary friends and that they had already discussed and clarified their relationship. Wang Wang, Sang Zhi's dog, seemed somewhat absent-minded upon hearing this statement.

On Friday, Duan Jiaxu dressed up, and Sang Zhi was meticulously styled from head to toe by her roommates, who stared at her like a mother sending off her daughter. Duan Jiaxu mentioned that he wanted to introduce someone to Sang Zhi. She was startled, thinking that Duan Jiaxu had found a girlfriend and wanted to introduce her to Sang Zhi. Nervously, she went to the back seat, but Duan Jiaxu placed her in the front passenger seat. When they arrived at the restaurant, they indeed saw a girl sitting there. However, it turned out to be Duan Jiaxu's colleague, Sister Siyun, who Sang Zhi had met at the airport. Duan Jiaxu gave a signal to Sister Siyun and went to the restroom. Sister Siyun explained the situation at the airport to Sang Zhi, stating that she was already married and that she was trying to help that day. She also mentioned that Duan Jiaxu had been single since they met. Then Duan Jiaxu returned with his colleagues and introduced Sang Zhi as his friend, correcting his previous statements that she was his sister or a friend's child.

Sang Zhi understood that Duan Jiaxu had asked Sister Siyun to explain everything to her because he didn't want her to misunderstand and create complications. Feeling a bit embarrassed to go back to the restaurant, Duan Jiaxu took her to watch a movie instead. During the outing, Sang Zhi sent a message to her roommates, saying that she would be coming back later than expected. Sang Zhi bought a drink, but to her surprise, it was a milk tea, and Duan Jiaxu knew she was allergic to milk. He quickly went back to exchange it for a different drink. They didn't end up watching the movie as planned because Sang Zhi's face broke out in a rash due to an allergic reaction, so Duan Jiaxu took her to the hospital.

Duan Jiaxu gave Sang Zhi some medicine, and she covered her face as she swallowed it, afraid that Duan Jiaxu would see her appearance. Of course, she couldn't help but comment that the milk tea was delicious. Duan Jiaxu remembered that he had given Sang Zhi milk before, but she quickly said she gave it to a classmate because she didn't need it. Sang Zhi couldn't help but scratch her face, but Duan Jiaxu firmly held her hands and moved forward, causing Sang Zhi to joke that he looked like he was walking a dog. Sang Zhi asked Duan Jiaxu why he told his colleagues today that she was his friend when he had previously referred to her as his sister. Duan Jiaxu seemed like he wanted to say something, but in the end, he remained silent.

Sang Zhi's birthday was approaching, and Duan Jiaxu regretted not being able to help her prepare a birthday cake, as she might have an allergic reaction. Their birthdays were actually close, but Duan Jiaxu said it wasn't worth celebrating alone.

Sang Zhi's roommates had a heated discussion about Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu, and even Wang Wang was asked if he would pursue someone he liked, which only amplified his worries. Sang Zhi didn't return for a while, and when she finally came back to the dormitory with her face covered, the date seemed to have gone well, and Sang Zhi felt that Duan Jiaxu might have feelings for her. Everyone advised Sang Zhi not to reveal her feelings and to let herself be pursued.

On the day of Sang Zhi's birthday, she dressed up beautifully to meet Duan Jiaxu, but Jiang Ming suddenly appeared and gave her a gift, wanting to celebrate her birthday with her. However, after seeing Jiang Ming, he tactfully left. Duan Jiaxu approached Sang Zhi and asked her if he resembled the person she mentioned liking. Sang Zhi didn't dare to admit it and quickly turned her head, saying he didn't look like that person. She emphasized that she didn't have anyone she liked at the moment because the person she used to like was a central air conditioner that was good to everyone. Duan Jiaxu couldn't help but whisper, saying she was good at accusing others.

On the bus, Sang Zhi held onto the corner of Duan Jiaxu's clothes carefully to maintain her balance. They had made plans to watch a movie they hadn't seen before. Sang Zhi bought a cup of iced lemon tea, but Duan Jiaxu prevented her from drinking something cold and encouraged her to get used to him taking care of her. Sang Zhi's hands were cold as she held the iced lemon tea, and Duan Jiaxu reached out to help her, asking her to warm his hands in return. Sang Zhi rejected him, stating that it was inappropriate, as they didn't have that kind of relationship. Duan Jiaxu agreed and said it was indeed inappropriate because they didn't have a label. After watching the movie, Duan Jiaxu wanted to take Sang Zhi to his place, which surprised her because he had previously told her not to visit his company or his home. Duan Jiaxu quickly explained that he was too anxious during the incident with Jiang Ying and didn't explain things clearly.

At Duan Jiaxu's rooftop at home, he prepared a surprise for Sang Zhi's birthday, including a birthday cake specially prepared for her. Sang Zhi was very happy because it was the first birthday she celebrated with Duan Jiaxu, and she hoped there would be many more in the future. Duan Jiaxu also prepared a birthday gift for her to open later. Duan Jiaxu looked at the gift Jiang Ming gave Sang Zhi and couldn't help but feel jealous. It seemed like Sang Zhi was a child pursued by many, so he asked her how someone could pursue her. Sang Zhi mentioned simple criteria for choosing a partner, and Duan Jiaxu asked, "Can I pursue you?" Sang Zhi became nervous and didn't know if he meant it in that way. Duan Jiaxu's reaction was affirmative, and he expressed that he didn't want to be just Sang Zhi's brother.

Sang Zhi hesitated and gave her answer, saying that only if Duan Jiaxu pursued her would she know her feelings for him. The atmosphere finally relaxed, and Duan Jiaxu complimented Sang Zhi on how good she looked today. Duan Jiaxu agreed that Sang Zhi could take the cake home and even offered to make her one every day if she liked. Sang Zhi shyly agreed. Sang Zhi returned to the dormitory with the cake, and her roommates had also prepared a cake to celebrate her birthday.

Sang Zhi opened the gift sent by Duan Jiaxu, which was a camera. Inside, there was a selfie of Duan Jiaxu's collarbone. Sang Zhi commented that Duan Jiaxu was shameless for sending such a photo and even messaged her to ask if she liked it. Sang Zhi said she couldn't see the photo clearly, and Duan Jiaxu said that if she agreed, he would immediately send a high-definition picture. Sang Zhi defined him as a cunning old man. After saying goodnight, Sang Zhi changed Duan Jiaxu's nickname from "Big Brother No. 2" to "Suitor". Sang Yan sent a red envelope, and Sang Zhi told him that she might be starting a romantic relationship and that he was a bit older. Sang Yan immediately became unsettled and called her to warn her to focus on her studies and not to date.

Ning Wei said Sang Zhi should think carefully about when to agree to Duan Jiaxu and also make sure to protect herself. Sang Zhi was still somewhat worried, afraid that Duan Jiaxu was just being impulsive. However, her roommate reminded her that if she was really worried, she could test him. Within three minutes, she put on the bracelet Duan Jiaxu had given her, and he immediately messaged her asking if she was free tomorrow. Sang Zhi was about to answer when Ning Wei grabbed the phone and said no. Duan Jiaxu received the message and was confused, so he asked about the day after tomorrow. Sang Zhi still replied that she might not be free, and Duan Jiaxu immediately sought help from his colleagues. It turned out that Sang Zhi wanted to see how he would react. Duan Jiaxu asked about Thursday night, and Sang Zhi glanced at Ning Wei before agreeing.

On that Thursday, Sang Zhi dressed up beautifully, but Duan Jiaxu called and said he couldn't have dinner with her due to various problems. However, for the second time, Duan Jiaxu stood her up again because of work-related issues. After being disappointed three times, Sang Zhi was also frustrated and wondered if Duan Jiaxu was really serious about pursuing her. Until the nth time, even her roommate felt sorry for Sang Zhi. After being stood up once again, Sang Zhi returned to the dormitory without caring much. This time it wasn't because of work, but she didn't bother to ask either. Duan Jiaxu went to a sanatorium because his father had been in a vegetative state for the past few years after a car accident, and his condition had recently worsened.

That night, when Duan's father returned home, he was very scared and told Duan's mother and Duan Jiaxu that he had hit someone with his car. Both his mother and Duan Jiaxu wanted him to turn himself in, but to their surprise, Duan's father jumped from the building downstairs. Since then, Duan Jiaxu has been working hard to earn money. He originally didn't plan to attend Nanyu University, but his mother insisted that he complete his college education. Later, Duan's mother also fell ill, and Duan Jiaxu borrowed 30,000 yuan from Sang Yan's family in the hope that she would receive proper treatment. However, Duan's mother didn't want to owe more money for her sake, which added more pressure to Duan Jiaxu.

Exhausted, Duan Jiaxu returned home, not in the mood toreceive messages from Sang Zhi. However, after some consideration, he decided to call her and say that he wanted to come see her. Upon hearing the news, Sang Zhi's roommate wasted no time and grabbed her bag to go out. Duan Jiaxu often stood her up, and Sang Zhi wasn't particularly happy about it, but she understood that it was because of work and didn't get angry. Sang Zhi went to a nearby stall and bought a cotton candy to bring to Duan Jiaxu, saying that eating candy could make her feel happier when she's upset. It was the first time Duan Jiaxu had been comforted like this, and he felt quite good. Afterward, Duan Jiaxu concluded that Sang Zhi had already agreed to be his girlfriend, as who would make cotton candy for just a regular friend. Sang Zhi was speechless and could only advise him to search online for tips on how to pursue a girl. Duan Jiaxu quickly apologized and promised to make a serious effort to pursue her from now on.

Sang Zhi had to attend a sharing session over the weekend, and Duan Jiaxu also came to participate.

Sang Zhi was lying on the table, and Duan Jiaxu couldn't help but get closer and poke her face. Sang Zhi, who had not been asleep at all, quickly got up and blushed, accusing him. Duan Jiaxu deliberately asked her what she was doing just now, but Sang Zhi turned her head and kissed him on the face, making sure to clarify that it didn't mean she had any feelings for Duan Jiaxu; she hadn't agreed to anything yet. Sang Zhi almost fell for Duan Jiaxu's playful and charming behavior, and she wanted to kick him out, but he stubbornly insisted on staying.

After classes, Duan Jiaxu accompanied Sang Zhi for a walk on the university campus. Coincidentally, their roommate was watching a football match nearby, so they joined in the fun. Jiang Ming twisted his foot while playing, and Wang Wang became very worried and went to his aid. Since Jiang Ming injured his foot, Duan Jiaxu was called in as a substitute, and to their surprise, he showed impressive skills, quickly capturing the hearts of many girls present. While everyone was enjoying their holidays or internships, Sang Zhi suddenly didn't know what she should do, so she messaged Sang Yan, saying that she didn't want to go home during the summer break and wanted to find an internship to enrich her university life. She begged Sang Yan to talk to her mother about it, promising to help Sang Yan, who was being pressured to get married, in return. However, Sang Yan firmly refused. He was afraid that Sang Zhi wanted to stay there because of dating, so he gave her a direct order that she must come back for the summer break.

Wang Wang went to deliver some medicine for Jiang Ming's injury, and their roommate finally noticed Sang Zhi's feelings for Jiang Ming. After finishing work, Duan Jiaxu messaged Sang Zhi, but to his surprise, she appeared beside him the next second, holding a gift and balloons, saying she wanted to celebrate his birthday. Learning that Sang Yan and the others hadn't wished Duan Jiaxu a happy birthday, Sang Zhi quickly sent a message to Sang Yan. Soon, Sang Yan called to wish Duan Jiaxu a happy birthday and took the opportunity to ask about the boyfriend Sang Zhi mentioned. Sang Zhi couldn't help but make a sound, raising further suspicions in Sang Yan's mind. Sang Zhi had no choice but to hurriedly hang up the phone. Duan Jiaxu started picking on her again, asking if she really had no feelings for him. Sang Zhi awkwardly replied that she had a slight feeling, and Duan Jiaxu didn't react negatively or get angry. At worst, he would just coax her. After all, if others had someone, his little girl should have someone too.

Sang Zhi arranged a restaurant for Duan Jiaxu, a mysterious dinner where she didn't let him accompany her. Sang Zhi had booked the entire restaurant and then went to the kitchen to make longevity noodles. Of course, she was a bit flustered, and she even kicked Duan Jiaxu out when he came in to see what she was doing. Sang Zhi only allowed Duan Jiaxu to take pictures of the noodles she made, but he still ate heartily. Duan Jiaxu closed his eyes and made a birthday wish, and Sang Zhi knew what it was. She told him that his wish could come true because she had already agreed. She hoped to be by his side on future birthdays as well. Duan JJiaxu didn't expect her to agree so quickly and immediately got up to kiss Sang Zhi, a shy kiss.

Sang Zhi felt that today was special because it was the first birthday she celebrated with Duan Jiaxu and the first day they were officially together. From now on, she would always be by his side. Duan Jiaxu informed Sang Zhi about his family situation, something he hadn't mentioned before. His mother passed away after being ill, and his father was involved in a fatal accident and is now in a vegetative state. He had already paid the compensation. After hearing this, Sang Zhi felt deeply concerned.

Today, Sang Zhi planned to go to the library to study, but Duan Jiaxu insisted on taking her to his own house to study and cook for her.

Duan Jiaxu said he would stay by Sang Zhi's side while she studied, but Sang Zhi leaned in and asked for a kiss. Duan Jiaxu's mind became chaotic, so he ran out to cook instead. After dinner, Sang Zhi insisted on doing the dishes for Duan Jiaxu, saying that he shouldn't always do everything alone. Sang Zhi claimed she wasn't tired, but she was already yawning. She went to her bedroom to study but couldn't help but fall dramatically onto the bed. There was a small dog by Duan Jiaxu's bedside, the one Sang Zhi had given him at the airport. Sang Zhi happily planned to cuddle the stuffed animal and take a nap, but Duan Jiaxu suddenly came in, startling Sang Zhi and causing her to fall to the floor. She stubbornly claimed that she was studying vocabulary because it was more exciting that way.

Upon hearing this, Duan Jiaxu immediately flipped over and pressed Sang Zhi down, saying he wanted her to experience what excitement truly meant. Blushing, Sang Zhi pushed him away and scolded him for being a pervert, saying she just wanted to sleep. Duan Jiaxu allowed her to sleep on his bed for a while, even though he would feel lonely by himself. But he would be happy as long as Sang Zhi could come there to study. Sang Zhi also held his arm and explained that it wasn't that she disliked Duan Jiaxu's behavior; it was just that every time he got close, she became even more nervous. She simply wasn't used to it yet.

In the evening, Duan Jiaxu accompanied Sang Zhi home. While Sang Zhi was giving herself candy, he held her hand for the first time. Hand in hand, they walked home, and Duan Jiaxu felt proud and sweet inside. Sang Zhi had been looking for an internship recently, but she hadn't received any responses after applying to a few places. Sang Zhi couldn't help but mock Duan Jiaxu, saying that holding hands usually happened while crossing the road, not like how Duan Jiaxu did it. Sang Zhi had never told Duan Jiaxu "I really like you" before, but now she could say it openly and receive a clear response.

Qian Fei called to say that he would come for a business trip next week and asked Duan Jiaxu to treat him to a big meal. Duan Jiaxu, who had successfully pursued Qian Fei, was in a generous mood. Qian Fei immediately showed off in the group, saying that he helped Duan Jiaxu find a girlfriend. Duan Jiaxu quickly confessed to Qian Fei that he actually knew this girl, and it was none other than Sang Zhi. Worried that Sang Yan would bite him to death, Qian Fei quickly distanced himself. Unexpectedly, Sang Yan immediately called to criticize Duan Jiaxu for asking Qian Fei to help him pursue someone. Duan Jiaxu could only say that he would return to Nanyu in a while and talk to Sang Yan face to face.

Wang Wang made an appointment with Jiang Ming for an interview, and the two spent time together. Wang Wang admired Jiang Ming even more. After learning that Sang Zhi went to Duan Jiaxu's house to study, Ning Wei's curiosity was ignited. However, Sang Zhi was extremely nervous when facing Duan Jiaxu, and she was afraid that he might misunderstand her. Itwas a source of distress for her. Ning Wei believed that Sang Zhi might be afraid that Duan Jiaxu would discover her previous feelings for him. She encouraged Sang Zhi to be bold, as physical contact is normal in a romantic relationship. Ning Wei advised Sang Zhi to take the initiative and show Duan Jiaxu that she does have feelings for him.

Sang Zhi immediately made plans with Duan Jiaxu to go out together on the weekend. However, Duan Jiaxu looked exhausted and not well-rested, but he insisted on going ice skating with Sang Zhi. Sang Zhi suddenly informed Duan Jiaxu that she planned to kiss him today, but she wanted to give him a heads-up to avoid surprising him. This statement startled Duan Jiaxu. Patiently, Duan Jiaxu taught Sang Zhi how to skate, and after she crashed into his arms, she gathered her courage and gave him a quick peck on the lips. Duan Jiaxu playfully claimed he wasn't prepared, which led to a more formal kiss.

Sang Zhi's parents didn't want her to stay in Yihetai for her internship. They helped her find an internship in Nanwu, but Sang Zhi still preferred to stay where she was.

Sang Zhi received a message that she passed the interview. Jiang Siyun fell ill while working, and everyone urged her to go to the hospital. Reluctantly, Jiang Siyun went to the hospital. On the first day of the interview, Sang Zhi dressed formally. Sang Yan called to ask if she had booked her plane ticket. Despite being busy with his love life, he would still go to the airport to pick her up. Sang Zhi hesitated and said she would be interning here. This angered Sang Yan, who scolded her, calling her brainless. Sang Zhi's roommates also worried about her future. Sang Zhi felt that Sang Yan wouldn't believe her if she said she trusted Duan Jiaxu. So she decided to message him and tell him that her boyfriend wasn't a bad person but Duan Jiaxu. Unfortunately, Sang Yan had already blocked her before the message was sent.

As an intern, Sang Zhi entered the company, and coincidentally, the department head, Shi Xiaoyu, was a friend of Jiang Ying's. One day, Jiang Ying saw Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi together, with Shi Xiaoyu present as well. At first glance, Shi Xiaoyu recognized Sang Zhi. She didn't even give Sang Zhi a chance to introduce herself, just gave her a disdainful look and left. Sang Zhi felt lost and had to take the initiative to find Shi Xiaoyu, but she was immediately assigned to do work.

After the first day of the internship, Sang Zhi wasn't actually happy, but she had to tell her parents that she was very happy. Her colleagues at the company took good care of her. Duan Jiaxu specially brought a bouquet of flowers to see her, worried about how her first day of work went. Sang Zhi told him she was already an adult. Duan Jiaxu gave her a pig figurine and hoped she would enjoy the internship. Duan Jiaxu planned to explain the situation to Sang Yan during the National Day holiday, as it would be more sincere to do it in person.

Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu found time to talk on the phone, but they were caught by Shi Xiaoyu. Sang Zhi hurriedly hung up the phone. After work, Shi Xiaoyu made Sang Zhi work overtime, and her smile became bitter. Duan Jiaxu received the takeaway Sang Zhi ordered and almost attracted a crowd. When he called Sang Zhi, he realized she was still working overtime, so he rushed to find her without even eating his meal. Resting against Duan Jiaxu's chest, Sang Zhi felt comforted and suddenly asked him if he had never had a girlfriend before. Duan Jiaxu understood that Sang Zhi was not accustomed to her first internship in the company, so he offered some words of comfort. Sang Zhi was already tired today, but seeing him made her feel energized.

Shi Xiaoyu called again, asking Sang Zhi to work overtime. Duan Jiaxu also had to return to the company to deal with work, so he could only drop her off at school and leave. The next day, Duan Jiaxu picked up Sang Zhi for work and took a short nap in the car during a break. Sang Zhi noticed that Duan Jiaxu hadn't changed his clothes and looked tired. Duan Jiaxu explained that he had many sets of the same outfit, but Sang Zhi could tell at a glance that he had worked overnight. At the entrance of the company, Sang Zhi kissed Duan Jiaxu on the face. Coincidentally, Shi Xiaoyu passed by and witnessed the scene. She then told Jiang Ying about it. Jiang Ying, upon learning that Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi were together, became emotionally unstable, and her expression could kill someone.

Sang Zhi was suddenly scolded by Shi Xiaoyu for no apparent reason, under the pretext of a planning project. Shi Xiaoyu repeatedly claimed that Sang Zhi didn't know anything and was arrogant. She just couldn't tolerate Sang Zhi. Jiang Ying invited Shi Xiaoyu to have dinner together in the evening, but there was a company team-building event scheduled for that night, so Shi Xiaoyu declined. During the team-building event, Sang Zhi found it boring and was about to leave when Jiang Ying pushed open the door of the private room.

Sang Zhi was about to leave when she encountered Jiang Ying at the door of the private room. Sang Zhi ignored her, but Jiang Ying caught up and said that Duan Jiaxu had a father who was in a vegetative state and required 100,000 yuan annually for hospital expenses. Which girl would be willing to bear such a burden? Sang Zhi firmly expressed that she would. Jiang Ying didn't give up and mentioned that Duan Jiaxu's father had caused a fatal accident, but what did that have to do with Duan Jiaxu? As for whether Sang Zhi's family would agree to their relationship, Sang Zhi assured Jiang Ying not to worry about it. Jiang Ying continued to provoke and claimed that Duan Jiaxu lacked love due to family reasons. Sang Zhi ignored her persistent interference. Jiang Ying again mentioned that Duan Jiaxu's father was responsible for her own father's death. However, Sang Zhi remained steadfastly on Duan Jiaxu's side, as it had nothing to do with Duan Jiaxu, and it was not a reason for Jiang Ying to hurt him.

Sang Zhi felt sorry for Duan Jiaxu because of Jiang Ying. Previously, Duan Jiaxu had always lived in guilt. Duan Jiaxu bought some bread for Sang Zhi, and she suddenly handed him a bank card with 5,000 yuan inside. If she successfully completed her internship, she would have an additional 3,000 yuan. She wanted to say that she could treat him well and be good to him for a lifetime. Duan Jiaxu gave her his wallet and told her to buy a pretty dress. Sang Zhi had even thought about buying a house in Yihu. Although she insisted that she had nothing to be unhappy about, Duan Jiaxu didn't expose her and silently stayed by her side.

After finishing work, Duan Jiaxu accompanied Sang Zhi home. Sang Zhi's mother called and asked her to video chat. Later, Sang Yan called. Unexpectedly, Sang Yan appeared before them in the next moment. Seeing Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu holding hands and strolling on campus, his emotions started to crumble. Sang Zhi explained cautiously, but it was Duan Jiaxu who stood in front of him and honestly confessed their true relationship. Sang Zhi chased after Sang Yan, trying to explain, but Sang Yan remained cold, escorting her to the entrance of the dormitory building and firmly urging her to go upstairs. Sang Zhi was worried, but Duan Jiaxu also told her to go upstairs.

Sang Zhi kept looking back anxiously, and Sang Yan confronted Duan Jiaxu just a few steps away, hitting him several times without retaliation. Sang Yan couldn't accept it. Even if Duan Jiaxu was with a girl of that age, even if she was younger than him, he wouldn't object, but she was his sister. In the end, Sang Yan had nothing more to say but was still angry inside. Sang Zhi called him, concerned, but he hung up on her. Duan Jiaxu promptly sent a message to comfort Sang Zhi and then told Sang Yan that he would treat Sang Zhi well for the rest of his life. Duan Jiaxu repeatedly emphasized that he was serious, and their age difference wasn't that significant, only five years.

Duan Jiaxu brought Sang Yan to his home to rest. Sang Yan wanted to get some food from the refrigerator but was rejected by Duan Jiaxu because itwas specifically prepared for his girlfriend. Sang Zhi video called Duan Jiaxu, but he said he wasn't wearing clothes to hide the injuries on his face, so they switched to a voice call. Duan Jiaxu mentioned that Sang Yan only scolded him a couple of times, which reassured Sang Zhi, allowing her to sleep peacefully. The next day, Duan Jiaxu, wearing a mask, claimed to have a cold and didn't want to infect Sang Zhi. However, she noticed the injuries on his face and immediately recognized that Sang Yan had caused them. Angered, Sang Zhi went to find Sang Yan and declared that she would end their relationship. Duan Jiaxu was touched by how protective Sang Zhi was, while Sang Yan remained speechless. Duan Jiaxu finally managed to appease Sang Zhi and have a proper conversation with Sang Yan. They argued for a while, then awkwardly made up. Sang Zhi and Du Ze took the opportunity to openly show affection in front of Sang Yan.

After sending Sang Zhi home, Duan Jiaxu and Sang Yan planned to return to the company, but Sang Yan insisted on going with him. Recently, Duan Jiaxu had always stayed to work overtime after finishing his date with Sang Zhi, and Sang Yan couldn't help but sigh that Duan Jiaxu was willing to sacrifice even his life for a relationship. Duan Jiaxu planned to move to a bigger house closer to Sang Zhi's school. Sang Yan was always concerned about his sister's love life, but knowing that Sang Zhi's partner was Duan Jiaxu, he breathed a sigh of relief, as he trusted Duan Jiaxu's character.

The next morning, Sang Yan had already returned home, and Duan Jiaxu accidentally learned from a colleague that he had seen Sang Zhi and Jiang Ying together at the KTV the other day. Duan Jiaxu immediately went to find Jiang Ying and warned her that if she went to see Sang Zhi again, he would consider reporting her to the police. He would never allow anyone to harm Sang Zhi, and he would do anything for her.

Sang Zhi boldly expressed her ideas at the meeting. Although Shi Xiaoyu disagreed, the management team liked it, so they decided to let the clients choose between the two ideas. Shi Xiaoyu's disapproval of Sang Zhi's opinion grew even stronger. She felt that Sang Zhi was disrespecting her and sarcastically mentioned that Sang Zhi had stolen someone else's boyfriend. Sang Yan told Sang Zhi that he would be leaving early the next morning. Sang Zhi felt inexplicably angry and complained that he didn't inform her in advance. She started crying outside the company building. When Duan Jiaxu returned, Sang Yan quickly handed Sang Zhi over to him to comfort her. Duan Jiaxu knew that Sang Zhi probably wanted to go home, so he planned to take a leave of absence and accompany her. He didn't just want to be Sang Zhi's boyfriend; he also wanted to be someone she could rely on. Sang Zhi still refused to say what happened at the company, but Duan Jiaxu mentioned that he knew Jiang Ying had come to see her and he hoped that she would always tell him about any issues.

In the evening, Sang Yan sent a sum of money to Sang Zhi, her living expenses and pocket money, and advised her not to always get angry with Duan Jiaxu. Sang Zhi's proposal was well-received by the clients, which surprised and pleased her. Duan Jiaxu rented a two-bedroom apartment near the school. Although they wouldn't be living together, Sang Zhi would have a place to rest if she got tired. Duan Jiaxu handed the keys to Sang Zhi with great solemnity, indicating that it would be her home from now on.

Suddenly, the air conditioner in Sang Zhi's dormitory broke down. The dormitory manager said that the maintenance workers were on vacation, and it would have to wait until the end of summer vacation to be repaired. Sang Zhi was suffering from the heat when Duan Jiaxu called and learned about the situation. He decided to pick her up and take her to his place. Duan Jiaxu bought a lot of food for Sang Zhi, tempting her by saying that if she lived here, she would have all these things to eat every day. After taking a shower, Duan Jiaxu played games with Sang Zhi while holding her. Sang Zhi's hair accidentally got tangled in his pajama button, and Duan Jiaxu hurriedly untangled it. He couldn't control himself, but ultimately he restrained his desires out of respect. Blushing, Sang Zhi quickly ran back to the bedroom without even putting on slippers, burying her head in the covers, feeling lost and unsure.

The next day, Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu coincidentally wore matching couple outfits. When they opened the door, both of them froze in surprise.

In the early morning, Sang Zhi prepared breakfast for Duan Jiaxu, and he enjoyed the lovingly made meal. When he returned home after work in the evening, Sang Zhi was already asleep on the couch, and Duan Jiaxu would affectionately kiss her. During overtime, Duan Jiaxu would bring supper for Sang Zhi. Unknowingly, Sang Zhi's internship was coming to an end. She prepared gifts for everyone and received the recognition she deserved.

Duan Jiaxu's project also made significant progress. After working countless nights and overtime for a year, the new project finally went live. Sang Zhi specially gave Shi Xiaoyu a farewell gift and assured her that she hadn't stolen anyone's boyfriend. She also advised Shi Xiaoyu to see a psychologist, which would be helpful for her and help her see the real situation.

Sister Siyun wanted to recommend Duan Jiaxu for the position of General Manager at the company. Though he was young, his abilities were evident, and Duan Jiaxu was flattered by the offer. He wanted to take Sang Zhi out for fun and prepared a detailed plan. However, Sang Zhi seemed uninterested in everything; she just wanted to go camping, as it was budget-friendly. Sang Zhi was well-prepared for camping, and although amusement parks were noisy, camping with just the two of them felt romantic. Duan Jiaxu agreed to her idea, and Sang Zhi was visibly excited, not even planning to sleep that night.

However, the next day, it started raining heavily outside, and Sang Zhi felt disappointed. They decided to set up the tent indoors instead. Just as they finished, Sang's mother called. Sang Zhi quickly lay inside the tent, and Duan Jiaxu crouched down to hide. Sang Yan immediately recognized that she was at Duan Jiaxu's place, but he didn't expose them. Their parents hoped Sang Zhi would return to Nanwu, as they missed their daughter.

After school started, Sang Zhi planned to participate in the design competition at Yihe University. Wang Wang gave Jiang Ming the edited interview and expressed her true feelings. Jiang Ming felt a bit awkward, but Wang Wang just wanted to tell him. During the National Day holiday, Sang Yan picked up Sang Zhi as usual, thinking about buying her favorite taro paste crispy duck. Sang's mother accidentally overheard Sang Zhi talking to Duan Jiaxu on the phone and realized her precious daughter must be in a relationship, but she didn't know the person was Duan Jiaxu. Duan Jiaxu was coming to Nanwu tomorrow, so Sang Zhi took out the little fox and the box filled with her heartfelt wishes; she was really with Duan Jiaxu.

Unable to hold back, Sang's father directly asked Sang Zhi about her relationship, which frightened her, and she ran away before confessing. Sang Zhi held some fruits and sought help from Sang Yan, begging him to take her to have dinner with his classmates. In the car, Sang Yan felt jealous, remembering how Sang Zhi used to call Duan Jiaxu "brother" with more affection than she did for him. It seemed his little sister didn't love him that much.

Sang Zhi couldn't wait and went to find Duan Jiaxu. The way she acted made Sang Yan speechless. Was it really Duan Jiaxu who pursued Sang Zhi? Duan Jiaxu arrived, and they held hands as they got into the backseat. Sang Yan was almost coughing up his throat and eventually accepted being a full-time driver. The three of them attended a gathering, and Sang Zhi's identity changed from Duan Jiaxu's sister to his girlfriend. Qian Fei was about to become a father, and everyone congratulated him, and the atmosphere was joyous.

Sang Zhi had to be home before ten o'clock, so Duan Jiaxu walked her back to dispel the alcohol. Duan Jiaxu claimed to be allergic to alcohol and didn't drink, but he kept kissing Sang Zhi near her lips, as if he wasn't allergic at all. Sang Zhi interrupted the kiss and hurriedly ran home. Sang's mother noticed that Sang Zhi had been drinking and worried, but with Sang Yan around, she felt reassured. Earlier outside, Sang's mother had already discovered Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu's relationship, and Sang Zhi had to reluctantly admit it. She hoped her mother wouldn't worry, as Duan Jiaxu was a good person. Although Sang's mother knew what kind of person Duan Jiaxu was, she was concerned about his family background. While Duan Jiaxu had always taken good care of Sang Zhi, as boyfriend and girlfriend, Sang's mother couldn't accept it.

Sang Yan planned to find time to visit Sang Zhi's parents, and Sang Zhi nodded, saying she would ask her parents about it. Sang Zhi would turn twenty next year, and she felt she was too young. If she were twenty-nine instead of nineteen, maybe they wouldn't face opposition. When Sang Zhi was away, Sang's father invited Duan Jiaxu to their home. He first inquired about Duan Jiaxu's family background and then expressed their concerns. Sang Zhi was still young, and as parents, they couldn't help but worry. After all, Sang Zhi had been their beloved daughter, and they hoped Duan Jiaxu would seriously consider their future.

After attending the class reunion, Sang Zhi returned home, and her parents reminisced about her childhood. In the blink of an eye, Sang Zhi had grown into a young woman. Her parents were not authoritarian people; they just didn't want her to suffer. They informed Sang Zhi that they had talked to Duan Jiaxu today and hoped she would carefully consider if they were a suitable match. If they were not, it would be better to break up. Sang Zhi fell silent; indeed, Duan Jiaxu hadn't made her suffer. Even if his family situation was like that, she was willing to support him and didn't want her parents to have biases against him. Family background was not something Duan Jiaxu could choose.

Duan Jiaxu felt complicated due to Sang's father's words, and Sang Zhi worried he might be feeling pressured and confused, so she called him to cheer him up. Duan Jiaxu tried to appear carefree, but Sang Zhi kept affirming him, saying he was wonderful and that his family situation didn't matter. Duan Jiaxu's eyes turned red, and he asked Sang Zhi to accompany her parents well and not mention anything about him. Duan Jiaxu had to go to Yihe tomorrow for a last-minute meeting with a client. This made Sang Zhi anxious, fearing that Duan Jiaxu might be considering breaking up.

The next day, Sang Zhi packed her bags and said she would go back to Yihe to find Duan Jiaxu. She understood her parents' concerns, but she had grown up and was confident about what she wanted. Although they didn't believe in Duan Jiaxu, they could trust their daughter just this once. After getting off the plane, Duan Jiaxu asked her to wait for him at the airport. Sang Zhi told him that in her second year of high school, she didn't come to find some online crush; she came to find him because she heard he had a girlfriend. She didn't start liking him only after entering university. Sang Zhi showed Duan Jiaxu the secret notes she wrote when she was young. With a hint of nervousness, she earnestly asked him to believe that she was truly good and not to listen to what anyone else said. She wanted to be with him all the way.

Sang Zhi hoped that Duan Jiaxu wouldn't listen to what anyone else said and that they would be together forever. Duan Jiaxu wiped away his tears as Sang Zhi slowly folded the little star notes back. Duan Jiaxu said he would cherish them and hugged Sang Zhi, telling her that he now had a real girlfriend, not the rumored one. Sang Zhi thought Duan Jiaxu was considering breaking up with her, but he was actually contemplating their future together. As for her parents, he would find the right time to talk to them and clarify everything.

In the middle of the night, Sang Zhi woke up to find Duan Jiaxu drinking. Worried about his mood, she felt he deserved better. Duan Jiaxu realized that he had been slow to recognize how devoted Sang Zhi was to him, and he didn't want her to regret her choice for him. With the help of alcohol, their kisses grew deeper.

Duan Jiaxu planned to resign and start a business in Nanwu. Jiang Siyun and others didn't object, as Duan Jiaxu had thought it through. He received a call from the hospital informing him that his father's condition wasn't optimistic. The doctor asked him to seize the opportunity to say a few words to his father. Beside his father's bed, Duan Jiaxu didn't know what to say. It had been a long time, and if he hadn't jumped off the building back then, he would have been released by now. He had repaid the compensation and debts, but his mother had already passed away years ago due to a lack of money. If he hadn't evaded responsibility and had chosen to face it, their lives would have been very different. However, Duan's father taught him what responsibility meant. Now, he could protect the person he loved and considered himself a decent person. Duan Jiaxu wished his father peace and expressed that he could apologize to his mother when he saw her there. His father's fingers twitched slightly, and then he took his last breath.

Sang Zhi arrived, deeply worried about Duan Jiaxu. He pretended to be carefree, saying that someday it would happen, but then he broke down in her arms, crying uncontrollably. From now on, he was all alone, without parents. Sang Zhi went with Duan Jiaxu to see his mother and informed her that his father had passed away. She hoped they could find happiness and joy there. Sang Zhi said that Duan Jiaxu was a very good person now, and she wouldn't let anyone bully him. In the future, he would have his own family, and many people would love him; he wouldn't be all alone.

Not long after, Duan Jiaxu told Sang Zhi that he had already resigned and was going back to Nanwu. Wherever she was, they would have a future together. In a month, Duan Jiaxu would return to Nanwu, and Sang Zhi was reluctant to part since she still had to complete her university studies there. On the day Duan Jiaxu had to leave, Sang Zhi clung to his arm all the way to the airport. She told him to work hard but not to be overly stressed. If he failed, it was okay, as she could support him. When Duan Jiaxu was about to board the plane, Sang Zhi reluctantly followed him, making him reluctant to leave. It was only when Duan Jiaxu was really leaving that Sang Zhi finally let go of his hand.

Sang Zhi specially prepared a guide for a long-distance relationship, which Duan Jiaxu thought was great. They made a promise to abide by it together.

Sang Zhi was busy participating in competitions at school, while Duan Jiaxu returned to Nanwu to start his own business, gradually establishing his studio step by step. In their free time, Duan Jiaxu, Qian Fei, and others went to Sang Yan's bar for dinner. Duan Jiaxu planned to visit Sang Zhi's parents again to talk to them about something. When Sang Zhi called, Duan Jiaxu reported on the situation, and after that, Sang Zhi hung up the phone feeling relieved. Duan Jiaxu, on the other hand, addressed Sang Yan as "brother" in a very cheerful manner.

On the day Duan Jiaxu came, Sang Yan specifically returned home. Sang Zhi mentioned that her parents didn't quite like Duan Jiaxu and asked Sang Yan to help. As soon as the issue of the hairline's formal job was brought up, they didn't discuss any other topics. After dinner, Duan Jiaxu mustered up the courage to be honest with Sang Zhi's parents about his intentions. He understood their concerns, but his feelings for Sang Zhi were genuine, and he was considering their future together. Moreover, if it weren't for Sang Zhi, his life might have taken a completely different turn. Duan Jiaxu promised to treat Sang Zhi well for the rest of his life, and finally, Sang Zhi's parents loosened their grip. What mattered most to them was Sang Zhi's happiness, and the rest was not that important.

When Duan Jiaxu was leaving, Sang Yan sincerely hoped he wouldn't shoulder unnecessary burdens as it would be very tiring. Duan Jiaxu sighed and expressed his gratitude for his lifelong brother. Speaking of which, they were also together on this road when they first met Sang Zhi. Back home, Duan Jiaxu video-called Sang Zhi and informed her that he had met her parents, and they no longer opposed their relationship. Sang Zhi was thrilled to hear the news and shared that her design project won an award, and there would be an award ceremony at the end of the month. However, Duan Jiaxu felt a bit regretful because he had a lot of work at the end of the month. Nevertheless, he returned to Yihe to attend Sang Zhi's award ceremony. Their affectionate behavior made others uncomfortable.

During the award ceremony, the "One Dream Jianghu" project team also received an invitation. Duan Jiaxu specially took Jiang Siyun's place to attend. The award he presented was precisely for Sang Zhi. They had now realized their dreams together, standing side by side. Two years later, Sang Zhi graduated. Everyone gathered at the seaside, and while planning Chen Qiang and Ning Wei's marriage proposal, they never expected that the one being proposed to today was Sang Zhi. Duan Jiaxu had even invited Sang Zhi's parents and Sang Yan. He had considered various ways to surprise Sang Zhi and wanted to give her a better life. He also promised to fulfill this commitment throughout his lifetime. With the blessings of family and friends, Duan Jiaxu personally put the engagement ring on Sang Zhi.

Afterward, Duan Jiaxu shared a little secret with Sang Zhi. He had already liked her before she showed her feelings for him. Sang Zhi was pleasantly surprised, and they both made efforts to be there for each other. Sang Zhi healed the wounds of Duan Jiaxu's youth, and he completed her innocent first love. The story of Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu began at his age of twenty-two and ended at her age of twenty-two.

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