My Dearest Recap, Plot, Synopsis

My Dearest Synopsis

A young illustrator who had just stepped out of the ivory tower yearned for a blissful married life. Unexpectedly, she met Lin Hengyu, a successful dentist who had always advocated for being single.

Through a series of coincidences, they became roommates, and, over the course of their long-term companionship, the icy walls in Lin Hengyu's heart were melted by the warmth of Xiang Yan's presence.

He gradually discovered his feelings of love for Xiang Yan, while Xiang Yan herself slowly realized that her desire for marriage stemmed from the longing to establish an intimate and trustful relationship with a loved one.

Together, they faced both romantic and career crises, gradually understanding the true essence of love and marriage. Hand in hand, they stepped into the realm of marriage.

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Xiang Yan is an illustrator at a publishing company. When her good friend Lu Nian learned that Xiang Yan planned to propose to her boyfriend today, Lu Nian was very surprised. Lu Nian asked Xiang Yan if she understood him well. Xiang Yan thought as long as he wasn't a bad person and was serious about his work, even though he seemed serious, he was actually a very gentle person. Lu Nian helped Xiang Yan prepare everything and they waited for her boyfriend to arrive.

Lin Hengyu is a dentist at a dental hospital. Because he hasn't married yet, his parents and friends keep trying to introduce him to blind dates. This time, his friend Jiang Qi called him again, as Jiang Qi was actually entrusted to set up the blind date for Lin Hengyu. Helpless, Lin Hengyu went along. Jiang Qi is Xiang Yan's boyfriend. However, when Xiang Yan saw Jiang Qi, she suddenly regretted it and felt that she might not be suitable for him. Jiang Qi quickly called Lin Hengyu for help. Meanwhile, Lin Hengyu was chatting with his blind date, who also wanted to discuss marriage, but Lin Hengyu declined. He intentionally mentioned that he was going to meet another girl at a hotel and even invited his blind date to come along, just to make her dislike him and leave directly. After finishing the blind date, Lin Hengyu went to find Jiang Qi. When Xiang Yan came out, she saw Lin Hengyu and Jiang Qi together. Lin Hengyu intentionally spoiled everything Xiang Yan had prepared for Jiang Qi, and before she could explain, Jiang Qi took Lin Hengyu away, leaving a very bad impression on Xiang Yan.

Afterward, when Jiang Qi came out, he happened to see Lu Nian drinking alone, so he took the initiative to start a conversation. In fact, Jiang Qi had never officially accepted or rejected Xiang Yan, so the so-called boyfriend was just wishful thinking on her part. Xiang Yan was walking on the road, drinking red wine alone, and was seen by Lin Hengyu. Lin Hengyu remembered the time when he was still in school and helped Xiang Yan hold an umbrella. After returning home, Lin Hengyu thought about Xiang Yan but felt that she seemed unfamiliar with him.

The next morning, Xiang Yan woke up, turned off the alarm clock, and went to work. The project in her hand was stopped again, and she complained to Lu Nian over the phone. Meanwhile, Lin Hengyu woke up and found that there were agents bringing people to see the house. He learned from the agent that it was arranged by his mother, which made him very angry.

Xiang Yan went to the restaurant to find Jiang Qi but was stopped by the chef and good friend Shi Ran. Jiang Qi had been hiding in the corner of the kitchen all along, but Xiang Yan still found him. Xiang Yan just wanted to talk to Jiang Qi, but he didn't give her any chance. Xiang Yan went out to relax, and Shi Ran gave her a dessert, though she didn't know what had happened between them, she just hoped Xiang Yan wouldn't be sad.

Due to a rental issue, Xiang Yan encountered a second eviction and had to leave her current place. She wanted to stay at Lu Nian's place for a night, but Lu Nian's parents had just returned from overseas, so she had to refuse. Just when Xiang Yan saw a rental advertisement, she planned to check it out. When she arrived at the specified location and knocked on the door, she was surprised to find that the person who opened the door was Lin Hengyu. It turned out that Lin Hengyu's mother, in order to get her son married soon, had chased away the agent and directly posted an advertisement to find a roommate.

Xiang Yan didn't expect that she would end up sharing the rented place with Lin Hengyu, so she turned and left directly. On the other hand, Lin Hengyu didn't expect to encounter Xiang Yan either, so he immediately called Jiang Qi and asked him to get Xiang Yan's phone number for him. Xiang Yan had nowhere to go that night, so she ended up staying in a very run-down inn where even the bathrooms were shared. She felt uneasy when she noticed a man looking at her, so she hurried back to her room. After obtaining Jiang Qi's phone number, Lin Hengyu called her, but no one answered the phone. He became worried and went out to find Xiang Yan. In fact, Xiang Yan was also feeling scared in the inn, so she left directly. Coincidentally, Lin Hengyu met Xiang Yan on the street and brought her back with him. Lin Hengyu agreed to let Xiang Yan stay at his place, and she accepted the offer. It was a sort of compensation for Xiang Yan's failed proposal, and she felt relieved as she knew she wasn't a good match with Jiang Qi. Xiang Yan promised to pay the rent to Lin Hengyu as soon as she received her salary. So, Lin Hengyu and Xiang Yan signed the rental agreement, and Xiang Yan insisted that they both should keep the public areas of the house clean. Xiang Yan was curious when she saw a domestic robot in Lin Hengyu's house, and during the following time, she felt quite comfortable staying there.

However, early in the morning, Lin Hengyu's mother unexpectedly arrived. Lin Hengyu asked Xiang Yan to hide quickly, as it was not normal for his mother to see them both in their pajamas so early in the morning. He managed to keep his mother occupied and eventually sent her away. After Lin Hengyu's mother left, he found Xiang Yan in the wardrobe, and she accidentally took Lin Hengyu's underwear. In the process, Xiang Yan almost fell, and Lin Hengyu held her in his arms. At that moment, Lin Hengyu's mother came back, and the two of them had to explain to her that they were in a romantic relationship. Xiang Yan was worried that the lie had been told and didn't know how to clarify, but Lin Hengyu suggested that they just let it be.

At the company, the deputy editor asked Xiang Yan to come over and assigned several projects to her. He also told her to take care of the new colleague, He Huan. He Huan mentioned that a new chief editor was coming, who had recently returned from abroad. Lin Hengyu's mother visited the dental clinic to see her son and urged him to bring his future wife back home soon. Lin Hengyu had no choice but to make excuses.

At the bar, Jiang Qi tried to strike up a conversation with Lu Nian, but she ignored him completely. When Lin Hengyu returned home, he found that Xiang Yan had already prepared dinner. Since Xiang Yan was going to be his girlfriend, he wanted to get to know her better. After learning that Xiang Yan could only cook a few dishes, Lin Hengyu volunteered to teach her properly the next day.

After work, Xiang Yan went to the designated store where Lin Hengyu had asked her to meet him. To her surprise, it was Lin Hengyu's aunt's store, and he asked Xiang Yan to pick out a few outfits. After changing into a new outfit, Lin Hengyu thought Xiang Yan looked very beautiful, but she found the clothes to be too expensive. However, his aunt assured Xiang Yan not to worry, saying she could afford the cost and even gave her a red envelope.

Later in the evening, Lin Hengyu took Xiang Yan to a banquet, but he was suddenly called by another girl. Xiang Yan noticed that he wasn't turning back and informed him that someone was calling for him.

A girl called out to Lin Hengyu from behind, but he didn't turn back. He then managed to get Xiang Yan out of the situation. Xiang Yan didn't expect to meet Shi Ran at the banquet. She didn't know that Shi Ran was the one preparing the dishes there. Shi Ran offered to let Xiang Yan taste his new dishes after learning that she wanted to learn cooking. Xiang Yan said she would consider it. Jiang Qi also arrived at the banquet, and when Shi Ran saw him, he quickly pulled Xiang Yan away to hide. Lin Hengyu came and took Xiang Yan away, and she was curious to know that Jiang Qi was also present.

During the auction, the girl who had called Lin Hengyu earlier ended up bidding and winning the first item. From Lin Hengyu's expression, it was evident that they knew each other, and the girl even bought a bow and arrow to give to Lin Hengyu. They turned out to be former lovers, but Lin Hengyu was not bothered by this girl named Tan Shishi. Lin Hengyu brought Xiang Yan to leave, but they unexpectedly encountered Jiang Qi. Lin Hengyu introduced Xiang Yan as his fiancée, but she remained silent. Later, when they were about to drive home, Xiang Yan received a call from her mother. It turned out that Lin Hengyu's mother had secretly met with Xiang Yan's parents, which caught them off guard. When Xiang Yan's father learned that they were living together, he was very surprised. Xiang Yan's parents thought that getting married now was a bit rushed, but Lin Hengyu's mother was willing to give them a chance. Back home, Xiang Yan's parents already knew that her boyfriend ran a Western restaurant, but Lin Hengyu is a dentist. Lin Hengyu had to explain that he borrowed Jiang Qi's identity to avoid raising suspicions.

Lin Hengyu sent his mother back home, and at the door, his father happened to see him. His father wanted him to stay at home, but Lin Hengyu found an excuse to refuse. When he returned home, he thought about his childhood when he witnessed his father's affair, which was why he didn't want to live at home.

Xiang Yan was late for work again, and she was going to be fined for it. She learned from her colleagues that the author of the food novel she was in charge of wanted to meet her. Xiang Yan went to Jiang Qi's restaurant to meet the food author, but because she was in a hurry, she forgot to bring her own work. Jiang Qi became completely infatuated with Lu Nian after she returned, and he asked for her WeChat.

Tan Shishi had been trying everything to find Lin Hengyu, just to have more chances to get close to him. Xiang Yan had a pleasant conversation with the author. Shi Ran had already prepared a new dish for Xiang Yan, but she had to leave due to some urgent matter. When Xiang Yan returned home, she saw Lin Hengyu's grandmother at the door. She took the initiative to take her to the room. Lin Hengyu received a call from his mother, learning that his grandmother had gone to their house. His grandmother asked Xiang Yan's opinion of Lin Hengyu, and she thought he was a good person. His grandmother said that Lin Hengyu needed a girl like Xiang Yan by his side. While talking, his grandmother fainted. Fortunately, Lin Hengyu returned, and Tan Shishi insisted on driving him home. Lin Hengyu didn't want to continue refusing, and when he saw the water bottle in his grandmother's hand, he smelled it and found it was alcohol. Worried about his grandmother's condition, they quickly called 120 and took her to the hospital. Lin Hengyu's mother and aunt rushed over, and they were very surprised to learn that his grandmother had drunk alcohol. To protect Xiang Yan from being scolded, Lin Hengyu took responsibility for everything. Xiang Yan and Tan Shishi never expected that Lin Hengyu would say such things.

Lin Hengyu took all the blame on himself, and his mother scolded him harshly. Xiang Yan felt guilty by the side, never expecting Lin Hengyu to take all the responsibility for her. The mother noticed that Tan Shishi had returned and felt that she was more suitable for Lin Hengyu. However, Lin Hengyu told his mother not to meddle in his affairs. Tonight, Xiang Yan didn't know how to face Lin Hengyu, so she hurried back home. By the morning, Lin Hengyu's grandmother woke up, feeling happy that she had finally slept well. Tan Shishi's father, who was a chief physician, also came to visit the grandmother. Lin Hengyu and Tan Shishi stayed by her side. After hearing about the grandmother's awakening, the mother and aunt also came.

Lin Hengyu went home to rest, but everything at home reminded him of Xiang Yan. At that moment, Xiang Yan sat by the riverbank, holding the dessert that Shi Ran had given her, lost in thought. Shi Ran knew that she was feeling down and comforted her. Lin Hengyu prepared to go out after taking a shower, but he noticed that the door lock that Xiang Yan had broken was still unrepaired. He called for the smart robot, but due to the loud music in the house, the robot couldn't hear him. Lin Hengyu felt dizzy from the steam sauna. At home, Xiang Yan's father asked her to invite Lin Hengyu over for dinner when he had time. Although they were pretending to be a couple, Xiang Yan agreed not to worry her parents.

Early in the morning, Xiang Yan went to the clinic to inform Lin Hengyu that he should come to her home for dinner. However, she learned from a nurse that Lin Hengyu hadn't come to work and couldn't be reached by phone. She was worried about him and called her mother to say that Lin Hengyu might not be able to make it for dinner. Xiang Yan encountered Tan Shishi just as she was about to leave. Tan Shishi said that she couldn't get in touch with Lin Hengyu and purposely insinuated that he might not want to see her. Tan Shishi had planned to go to Lin Hengyu's place but had to handle some work-related matters first, so she left.

Xiang Yan arrived at Lin Hengyu's home and found him on the bathroom floor, almost dehydrated. She helped him back to the room, and Lin Hengyu asked her not to leave. However, Tan Shishi arrived at that moment and learned that Lin Hengyu had fainted. She gave him medicine and he mumbled that he wanted to go to the hospital. Tan Shishi and Lin Hengyu had to take him to the hospital. The grandmother saw her grandson lying in the hospital bed and was worried. However, Lin Hengyu was fine and reassured his grandmother. She liked Xiang Yan very much and chatted with her on the side.

Xiang Yan informed Lin Hengyu's aunt about him being hospitalized. Soon, the aunt and mother both came together. After seeing that Lin Hengyu was fine, they felt relieved. Tan Shishi's father called her out and asked about her plans. Tan Shishi had returned this time to try to get back with Lin Hengyu, but she felt that the distance between them had grown. Shi Ran made a cake and waited downstairs for Tan Shishi to return. He had always liked her, but she treated him like a younger brother.

Lin Hengyu's mother and aunt took the grandmother home, leaving only Xiang Yan to take care of Lin Hengyu tonight. After this incident, Lin Hengyu's mother had a change of heart about Xiang Yan and invited her home for dinner. Xiang Yan felt that their relationship seemed to be getting more complicated, and she even thought about clearing things up with Lin Hengyu. She confided her thoughts to Lu Nian, but Lu Nian thought she was overthinking it.

Xiang Yan accompanied Lin Hengyu's mother back home and helped carry some things. In fact, Xiang Yan and Lu Nian happened to see Lin Hengyu's father with another woman at the mall, and Xiang Yan finally understood why Lin Hengyu didn't want to go home. As soon as Xiang Yan entered the house, she discovered that today was a family gathering at the Lin's home. She quickly called Lin Hengyu and asked him to come and save her. Lin Hengyu hurriedly rushed over, and Xiang Yan also saw Lin Hengyu's father. However, from the beginning, Xiang Yan could tell that the family members were not very polite to Lin Hengyu's parents, and she felt very indignant. So she spoke up in defense of Lin Hengyu's mother. On the surface, Xiang Yan helped Lin Hengyu's mother, but in reality, she disrupted the lifestyle his mother had maintained. Lin Hengyu's mother also felt that Xiang Yan might not be suitable for her son, while her friends thought that Tan Shishi might be more suitable for Lin Hengyu.

Tan Shishi was in Lin Hengyu's office when his aunt came. His aunt intentionally said that she didn't think Tan Shishi and Lin Hengyu were a good match and thought Xiang Yan might be more suitable for him. Xiang Yan was working overtime at the company when she received a message from Lin Hengyu asking when she would return home. He had something he wanted to discuss with her. Jiang Qi asked Lu Nian to meet, but this time not at a bar but at a café. Jiang Qi said he wanted more than just a simple friendship with Lu Nian.

Xiang Yan went to the restaurant to find Shi Ran, and he had prepared a cake for her. Xiang Yan praised the cake and accidentally let slip that she was single. She quickly explained herself and said she was intentionally trying to come home later to spend more time with Lin Hengyu. On the other hand, when Lin Hengyu returned, he mentioned that Tan Shishi wanted to get back together. Xiang Yan thought they were very suitable, but Lin Hengyu said if they did get back together, Xiang Yan would have to move out, making her hesitate. However, to show the appearance of a loving couple, they deliberately took many affectionate photos, hoping Tan Shishi and her companions would see them. They even watched a movie together at home, and they suddenly got close to each other, making Xiang Yan a bit embarrassed.

The next morning, Lin Hengyu's mother came to find her son and asked him to have dinner together that night. Lin Hengyu wanted Xiang Yan to come with him, but his mother refused. After the last family gathering incident, she had formed some opinions about Xiang Yan. Lin Hengyu had to go alone with his mother to the dinner, this time to show their gratitude to the Lin family. Xiang Yan was still sleeping at home when suddenly his aunt came and said she came today to take her to "rob the bride." Xiang Yan, half-awake, followed her to the restaurant, where they hid and watched Lin Hengyu and Tan Shishi having dinner together. Lu Nian was also invited by Jiang Qi to eat, but she had an urgent matter and left halfway. Jiang Qi hurriedly chased after her.

Xiang Yan felt uncomfortable and wanted to go to the restroom alone, but accidentally made a noise, catching Lin Hengyu's attention. He rushed over to support the unwell Xiang Yan and then introduced her to everyone, saying that Xiang Yan was his girlfriend. Lin Hengyu's mother even gave a painting to Tan Shishi's father, but he refused it. Xiang Yan couldn't bear the discomfort and quickly found an excuse to go out, but Lin Hengyu's mother saw through it and covered her with her clothes to hide her trousers.

Xiang Yan was very grateful for Lin Hengyu's mother's kindness and she apologized to her. However, Lin Hengyu's mother said she had been upholding the family's reputation, but it seemed unnecessary. Lin Hengyu arrived, and his mother left first. Jiang Qi followed Lu Nian, who accidentally sprained her foot. Jiang Qi helped her and knew that Lu Nian didn't have urgent matters. Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu came out, and Lin Hengyu mentioned that Shi Ran prepared dessert for her. Xiang Yan hadn't eaten, so she was happy about the dessert. Lin Hengyu felt that Shi Ran regarded Xiang Yan as a pond fish.

Jiang Qi found out from the chef at the restaurant that many valuable ingredients in the kitchen were missing, replaced by a dessert containing expensive ingredients. Jiang Qi tasted it and realized that Shi Ran had brought the ingredients from home, but the head chef refused to believe it. Shi Ran chose to resign, not wanting to stay where he was accused. Jiang Qi didn't stop him. Shi Ran went to find Tan Shishi and told her that he lost his job. They had known each other since childhood, and he hoped Tan Shishi could accommodate him, and she agreed.

Shi Ran went to Tan Shishi's house, and she let him sleep on the couch at night. Shi Ran found the couch too small, but Tan Shishi didn't offer any other place, so he had to compromise. Jiang Qi wanted Lin Hengyu to ask Xiang Yan if she was available. He wanted Xiang Yan to lend him some books about flower arrangement so he wouldn't look clueless when he and Lu Nian went to see an art exhibition. Xiang Yan reluctantly took off her earphones after losing her job and felt guilty about it. She knew that the missing items in Jiang Qi's restaurant were not taken by Shi Ran, but he refused to explain.

Xiang Yan wanted to invite Shi Ran for dinner and told Lin Hengyu about it after going home. Lin Hengyu complained but eventually agreed. Lin Hengyu felt helpless when he knew Shi Ran was aware of their relationship, fearing it would expose everything to his mother. Lin Hengyu met his mother and aunt at the mall. Meanwhile, Shi Ran took Tan Shishi to Lin Hengyu's house for dinner, hoping to matchmake them and be with Xiang Yan. Shi Ran and Tan Shishi bumped into Lin Hengyu's mother at the mall. After a brief greeting, they separated.

Lin Hengyu bought groceries and went home, accompanied by Shi Ran and Tan Shishi. Xiang Yan prepared to cook, but Shi Ran insisted on doing it, and Lin Hengyu also started cooking. Xiang Yan went to the restaurant to chat with Tan Shishi. Tan Shishi almost went to Xiang Yan's room but was stopped by her. During dinner, Shi Ran intentionally got close to Xiang Yan, and Lin Hengyu didn't back down either. After dinner, Lin Hengyu and Xiang Yan escorted Tan Shishi and Shi Ran downstairs. While hugging, Tan Shishi playfully told Xiang Yan about their fake relationship, which shocked everyone present.

Tan Shishi deliberately said that she knew Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu were pretending to be a couple. Xiang Yan then deliberately kissed Lin Hengyu in front of everyone, which surprised Tan Shishi and Shi Ran. In reality, Xiang Yan's kiss was misaligned, but only Lin Hengyu and Xiang Yan knew about it. Hehuan told Xiang Yan that he felt something was off with the deputy editor. The deputy editor kept using the editor's office while the editor was away, but Xiang Yan told them not to think too much about it. Xiang Yan also mentioned that the deputy editor gave her the contact of a gourmet writer. Just then, Shi Ran entered the room. Xiang Yan was angry with Shi Ran because she found it strange that he came in with her yesterday. Shi Ran tried to explain to her.

After returning home, Xiang Yan scolded Lin Hengyu as a scumbag, but Lin Hengyu clarified that it was Xiang Yan who kissed him. Xiang Yan learned from Shi Ran that Lin Hengyu and Tan Shishi had been in a relationship for four years, but Lin Hengyu claimed he didn't believe in marriage, and they broke up. Lin Hengyu told Xiang Yan that the truth was not as simple as she thought. Their relationship was good at first, but Tan Shishi became busy with work. When someone harassed her during a company dinner, Lin Hengyu defended her and got into a fight, causing her business deal to fall through. Tan Shishi then initiated the breakup because she was solely focused on work, which Xiang Yan realized now. While Tan Shishi was still busy working, Shi Ran brought a cake for her.

Xiang Yan's aunt witnessed the scene of Xiang Yan kissing Lin Hengyu and hoped they would be together. Originally, Xiang Yan planned to go home, but due to her aunt's visit, Lin Hengyu had to accompany her back. When Lin Hengyu arrived at Xiang Yan's home, her parents served them a lot of alcohol, but Lin Hengyu didn't drink any, while the aunt drank quite a bit. The next morning, Xiang Yan saw her mother watching TV and in pain from mouth ulcers. Xiang Yan was going out to play with her friends, and her mother thought it was with Lin Hengyu. In reality, Xiang Yan met Shi Ran, who told her he had found a new job. Shi Ran even gave Xiang Yan a ticket to an art exhibition, which she accepted. Lin Hengyu gave Xiang Yan's book to Jiang Qi, who became even more anxious because there were too many key points to remember.

While Xiang Yan was wearing earphones, Lin Hengyu explained the contents of the book to her. Unexpectedly, Xiang Yan arrived while he was explaining and he forgot to inform Jiang Qi. Now, Jiang Qi had to handle everything on his own. Lu Nian suddenly saw a painting by Zuma and seemed surprised. She decided not to look at it and left. Xiang Yan also saw the painting and told Lin Hengyu that it was actually painted by their senior schoolmate, Lu Nian. Jiang Qi thought he had deceived Lu Nian, and that's why she was upset. Lu Nian said she wanted to go back, and then Jiang Qi took her away.

Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu were walking together on the street. Xiang Yan also wanted to become a painter, but she was content with her current state. Lin Hengyu asked if she would draw a portrait of him, and Xiang Yan felt a bit embarrassed and hurriedly walked ahead. After Lin Hengyu sent Xiang Yan back, she still felt reluctant to part and told him to call a taxi at the next intersection.

Lin Hengyu and Xiang Yan separated, and in fact, Lin Hengyu felt a bit reluctant. Unconsciously, they had developed a fondness for each other. Just as Xiang Yan was about to go home, she unexpectedly saw someone filming inside her house. To her surprise, it was Shi Ran and a filming crew. After finding out, Lin Hengyu also decided to stay. Lin Hengyu happened to see the little boy whose teeth he had treated earlier, and it turned out to be Xiang Yan's younger brother.

The director also interviewed Xiang Yan's entire family and suggested that Xiang Yan and Shi Ran get closer for a photo shoot. Lin Hengyu, on the side, couldn't bear to watch and took the initiative to hold Xiang Yan's hand. Xiang Yan's mother refused to appear in the video with her husband due to a mouth ulcer, which angered Xiang Yan's father, causing an argument. Xiang Yan's mother asked Lin Hengyu to help tutor her younger brother, Liu Zishuo. Initially, Xiang Yan wanted to refuse, but considering her parents' strained relationship, she didn't want to upset her mother, so she reluctantly agreed.

Lin Hengyu brought Liu Zishuo home, and Xiang Yan was surprised at how fast Lin Hengyu was. During dinner, Lin Hengyu suggested that Liu Zishuo sleep together with him, but Liu Zishuo said he could sleep in the guest room. Xiang Yan didn't agree, but Liu Zishuo found it odd and thought that as a couple, Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu should sleep together, while he would take the guest room. Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu fell silent. In the end, they lay on the bed with a doll between them, unable to fall asleep, so they started chatting. However, after a few sentences, Lin Hengyu closed his eyes and fell asleep, leaving Xiang Yan lightly touching him, but he didn't respond, already asleep.

Early in the morning, Shi Ran bought groceries and prepared a meal for Tan Shishi. He told her that he had found a job. However, Tan Shishi didn't seem too enthusiastic about the news. Xiang Yan and He Huan's project received strong support from the deputy editor, which surprised Xiang Yan. Shi Ran went to pick up Tan Shishi and coincidentally encountered a customer who wanted to eat Tan Shishi's tofu. Unlike before, Tan Shishi didn't resist actively, and Shi Ran witnessed the scene.

These days, Lu Nian couldn't find Jiang Qi, and he was feeling down. He went to Lin Hengyu to vent his emotions, but Lin Hengyu found an excuse to leave first. Shi Ran brought the intoxicated Tan Shishi back home. Tan Shishi was in a daze and revealed that she now wanted a child and whether she could be with Lin Hengyu wasn't as important anymore.

At night, Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu quietly came back home to check on Liu Zishuo's study progress. Even though Liu Zishuo quickly covered up the screen with a wet towel, Xiang Yan still discovered it. From then on, Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu took Liu Zishuo to the library and stayed with him while he studied. Liu Zishuo kept calling Lin Hengyu "brother-in-law," which made Lin Hengyu very happy, and he even proactively bought drinks for him. Soon, Lin Hengyu's parents saw the video where he openly referred to Xiang Yan as his girlfriend, and Lin Hengyu's aunt was delighted about the relationship.

Xiang Yan noticed that whenever she wasn't supervising Liu Zishuo, he would find various excuses not to do his homework. So Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu stayed by Liu Zishuo's side all the time. They saw how close Liu Zishuo was to the exams, and their efforts were all for the moment when he could achieve good results. Xiang Yan had been waiting for Liu Zishuo to finish his exams, but it was already late at night when he came out. Unexpectedly, Lin Hengyu proactively came over to help Xiang Yan with an umbrella, which made her quite happy.

Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu were jokingly referred to as Liu Zishuo's parents, and they looked at each other, wondering if they really seemed old. Liu Zishuo's idea of treating them to a meal turned out to be having barbecue at home, and it was prepared by Shi Ran. Liu Zishuo deliberately called Lin Hengyu "brother-in-law" in front of Shi Ran, knowing that both Shi Ran and Lin Hengyu liked Xiang Yan. Xiang Yan advised her brother not to think too much about it at such a young age; it was not worth discussing such matters.

Lin Hengyu's mother told his father while washing dishes that they would go to Xiang Yan's home next weekend to propose the marriage. Lin Hengyu's father was on the phone with his lover at the time and quickly threw the phone into the water upon seeing his wife enter the room. However, Lin Hengyu's mother noticed everything.

Lu Nian had been bothering Lin Hengyu the whole day. Sometimes, he felt as if he could see Lu Nian in the car. After waiting for a long time, Jiang Qi finally saw Lu Nian delivering takeout, and Lu Nian also noticed Jiang Qi. Jiang Qi was unsure if it was really Lu Nian, so he sent her a message, but Lu Nian didn't know how to reply.

Because Lin Hengyu saw that Shi Ran made barbecue for Xiang Yan, he naturally couldn't admit defeat, so he proactively made barbecue for Xiang Yan to taste, and she really liked the taste. Lin Hengyu mentioned that his parents wanted to meet Xiang Yan's parents, which surprised Xiang Yan. She initially wanted to refuse, but Lin Hengyu said he couldn't reject the request, so she had to agree.

Due to Xiang Yan's mother's serious mouth ulcer, she went to Lin Hengyu's clinic for an examination. After seeing the examination report, Lin Hengyu didn't know how to break the news. At night, when Xiang Yan's mother returned home and looked at her sleeping daughter, she caressed her and Xiang Yan woke up. She invited her mother to sleep with her, but Xiang Yan hoped her mother wouldn't go to meet Lin Hengyu's family. However, her mother thought Lin Hengyu's family was good, so she was willing to meet them.

After the parents from both sides met, the two mothers hit it off and hoped the two children could get married soon. They even made plans to visit hotels together. Tan Shishi also saw the video of Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu recording together and felt upset, so she drank at home to drown her sorrows. Shi Ran saw this and went over to comfort Tan Shishi. Tan Shishi always treated Shi Ran like a child and even told him not to cause trouble.

Xiang Yan was feeling very stressed about the wedding, but Lu Nian thought it was a good thing. Xiang Yan said she felt a bit lost. In fact, when Xiang Yan first saw Lin Hengyu, she found him somewhat annoying, but as time passed, she realized he was actually quite nice. Lu Nian could sense that Lin Hengyu had strong feelings for Xiang Yan from Xiang Yan's descriptions. While they were chatting, Lin Hengyu's aunt hurriedly called Xiang Yan away, making her think it was something important. However, after she went over, she found out that her aunt was tasked with changing all the furniture in their house because Lin Hengyu's house was going to become the wedding home. Xiang Yan quickly messaged Lin Hengyu, hoping he could come to her rescue. At that moment, Lin Hengyu was at the clinic, and Tan Shishi was sitting in front of him. After receiving Xiang Yan's message, Lin Hengyu was preparing to rush over, but Tan Shishi said she wanted to take him somewhere.

Lin Hengyu received Xiang Yan's message and was about to go over, but Tan Shishi asked him to accompany her to the beach for two days, which he outright refused. When Lin Hengyu learned that his aunt took Xiang Yan to try on wedding dresses, he rushed over. He happened to see Xiang Yan wearing a wedding dress, and he was suddenly captivated by her appearance. Xiang Yan felt that they couldn't continue like this, so she decided to tell Lin Hengyu one last lie. They rehearsed at home how to lie, and Xiang Yan pretended she was going to Iceland, but Lin Hengyu didn't buy it. Then Xiang Yan came up with an idea to pretend that Lin Hengyu was not suitable for her, but he refused to accept this plan. She also thought about pretending to have other women around Lin Hengyu, but he quickly dismissed the idea. They couldn't come up with a good solution, and at that moment, Lin Hengyu received a call from home, asking them to come back for dinner.

While Xiang Yan was in the kitchen, she happened to see Lin Hengyu's father exchanging messages with his lover, which made her feel very awkward. At dinner, Lin Hengyu's father tried to liven up the atmosphere, but it became more and more awkward. Xiang Yan kept thinking about seeing Lin Hengyu's father with his lover on the streets, and it made her uncomfortable, so she found an excuse to leave early. Lin Hengyu sensed that something was not right with Xiang Yan, so he followed her.

Xiang Yan thought for a long time and was about to tell Lin Hengyu what she saw, but he stopped her. In fact, Lin Hengyu's family knew about his father's affair, but they had been trying to maintain harmony in the family. Xiang Yan felt that she shouldn't pretend to be Lin Hengyu's girlfriend, and their conversation was accidentally overheard by Lin Hengyu's grandmother. The grandmother advised them to think things through carefully. She blamed herself, thinking that if she had educated Lin Hengyu's father better, he wouldn't have been avoiding marriage.

After Xiang Yan returned home, her mother asked why Lin Hengyu didn't accompany her. Xiang Yan quickly explained, and her mother emphasized that they should have a good relationship. When Lin Hengyu returned, his father offered to talk with him. His father thought Xiang Yan was nice but not suitable for marriage, whereas Tan Shishi was a good match. Lin Hengyu was very angry and refuted his father, then he left directly.

Lu Nian took Xiang Yan to the hotel where he once proposed to Jiang Qi. This reminded Xiang Yan of the first time she met Lin Hengyu. Lu Nian noticed that Lin Hengyu's family was strange, as they didn't seem to have a formal dating phase and were already pushing for marriage. Xiang Yan recalled Lin Hengyu saying that she was an outsider, and though he was not wrong, she still felt a bit disappointed.

When Lin Hengyu saw Xiang Yan's location in her friend's circle photo, he hurriedly rushed over. While Xiang Yan and Lu Nian were relaxing, they unexpectedly encountered Tan Shishi and Shi Ran there. Lu Nian was surprised and started gossiping. At that moment, Lin Hengyu arrived, and both Tan Shishi and Xiang Yan stood up and asked him why he came. Lin Hengyu hurried over and hugged Xiang Yan tightly, catching her off guard.

Lin Hengyu took Xiang Yan aside and actively apologized to her. He shared his childhood experiences, witnessing his parents' unhappy relationship until he met Tan Shishi, which brought about a change. However, just then, Tan Shishi arrived, and Xiang Yan quickly retreated into the room. Tan Shishi said she wanted something from Lin Hengyu, and he was worried that Xiang Yan might regret it. To prevent any misunderstandings, Lin Hengyu opened the door and declared that he and Xiang Yan were in a romantic relationship. Then he left with Xiang Yan. Outside, Lin Hengyu hugged Xiang Yan tightly, but she said she wouldn't run away, so he let go.

Xiang Yan mentioned that they had been deceiving themselves all along, and it was time to end it. Lin Hengyu felt somewhat disappointed, and Xiang Yan told him she was planning to move out. She would take her belongings and settle the rent as soon as possible. Lin Hengyu could only agree. As Xiang Yan was about to return to the room, she saw someone loitering outside her door. She quickly went back and stopped Lin Hengyu, saying her room might have been targeted by thieves. They sneakily went to check, and Lin Hengyu suspected that it might be Lu Nian's secret love interest. Xiang Yan didn't want to interfere, so they left promptly.

Shi Ran learned that Tan Shishi sought out Lin Hengyu because she wanted a child. Shi Ran was willing to help her with that idea. He thought they might end up kissing, but Tan Shishi said he was like a child. Lin Hengyu took Xiang Yan to his room and waited for her. Meanwhile, Lu Nian was in the room, not drunk, but Jiang Qi was completely unconscious. Lu Nian informed Xiang Yan that she was still busy and couldn't come back to the room. In her tipsy state, Jiang Qi suddenly approached Lu Nian, and she thought he might kiss her. She was prepared, but Jiang Qi said he wanted to sleep, leaving Lu Nian feeling disappointed.

Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu could only sleep in the same bed, back to back with a few pillows in between. Xiang Yan talked about her encounter with Lu Nian and how they had been good friends. In her drowsy state, Lu Nian heard Jiang Qi saying he had never been in love and saw Xiang Yan as a younger sister. Suddenly, Jiang Qi mentioned Xiang Yan's name, and Lu Nian realized that he was the man who proposed to her but got rejected.

Lin Hengyu couldn't help but confess his feelings to Xiang Yan. She said she wanted to move out and give herself an independent opportunity. If Lin Hengyu still liked her at that time, they could try being together. Lin Hengyu couldn't help but laugh. Early in the morning, Xiang Yan woke up to find Lin Hengyu was not beside her, but it was Shi Ran who was there. Shi Ran said he no longer pursued Xiang Yan. His pursuit was just to help Tan Shishi chase after Lin Hengyu, but now it all seemed ridiculous.

Coincidentally, while Xiang Yan and Shi Ran were chatting at a café, Lin Hengyu and Tan Shishi were also there. Tan Shishi explicitly told Lin Hengyu that she just wanted his genes and didn't actually like him, but she wanted to have a child with him. Lin Hengyu refused her directly. Xiang Yan overheard and wanted to leave but accidentally broke a cup. Lin Hengyu rushed over and noticed her injured hand, so he took her to bandage it. Tan Shishi now completely gave up on Lin Hengyu, as he was determined in his feelings for Xiang Yan. Lin Hengyu carried Xiang Yan on his back to leave, and she wanted to inform Lu Nian that she was safe. In the room, they unexpectedly saw Jiang Qi.

After Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu entered the room, they were surprised to find Jiang Qi there alone. Lu Nian was not in the room at that time. Xiang Yan messaged Lu Nian and learned her location. Lin Hengyu wanted to accompany Xiang Yan, but she refused, as she knew Lu Nian didn't want others to find out about her. Lu Nian told Xiang Yan that she had only found out about Xiang Yan's relationship with Jiang Qi yesterday, but Xiang Yan didn't mind. Lu Nian shared her family situation with Xiang Yan, revealing that they weren't wealthy. She often skipped classes in college and worked part-time jobs. Even now, Lu Nian still took various part-time jobs but didn't want others to know about it. However, Xiang Yan assured her that she didn't mind at all. Xiang Yan thought that Lu Nian hadn't painted for a long time, so Lu Nian took her to her small rented room, where there were many paintings she had done on the rooftop. Xiang Yan felt a little heartache for Lu Nian.

After returning, Xiang Yan was told by Lin Hengyu that Lu Nian was the only girl Jiang Qi was seriously interested in pursuing. Xiang Yan informed Lin Hengyu that she planned to find a place and move out as soon as possible. However, at that moment, Lin Hengyu brought Liu Zishuo over. He wanted to use various means to keep Xiang Yan with him. Xiang Yan asked why Liu Zishuo came back, and he explained that Lin Hengyu brought him along. Helpless, Xiang Yan realized she couldn't leave for now. Liu Zishuo stayed this time with the excuse of learning street dance. They went to a dance class together and dozed off, but Xiang Yan was unaware of this.

In the office, Xiang Yan heard the deputy chief editor getting angry, and later found out that the editor-in-chief was returning, so the deputy had to give up his position. Liu Zishuo asked Lin Hengyu if he wanted Xiang Yan to be unable to leave him, suggesting that they could use a provocative approach to make Xiang Yan care more about Lin Hengyu. Just then, Xiang Yan saw her teacher massaging Lin Hengyu's leg, and she felt jealous. She even joked that she was Liu Zishuo's mother, but Lin Hengyu was pleased.

In the evening, Lin Hengyu accompanied Xiang Yan home, and they happened to see their colleagues gathering at Xiang Yan's family's barbecue restaurant. Lin Hengyu met Xiang Yan's mother and asked when she would undergo treatment. Xiang Yan's mother told him not to worry, as she had her own plans. At that moment, the deputy chief editor arrived with Shi Ran, and Xiang Yan was surprised to learn that Shi Ran was the author they were working with this time. Xiang Yan didn't know what to say. Shi Ran told Lin Hengyu that he was planning to pursue Tan Shishi. Lin Hengyu encouraged him and gave him a thumbs-up. The deputy chief editor was harassing He Huan, and Tan Shishi saw it. She intervened and asked He Huan what the deputy chief editor did to her. He Huan hesitated and was afraid to say anything.

Xiang Yan and He Huan were called to the office, but to their surprise, the chief editor turned out to be Tan Shishi. Xiang Yan didn't know how to address her, but Tan Shishi only talked about work-related matters. She had given them a script she brought from abroad. Tan Shishi helped He Huan become the deputy chief editor for this reason since she was his superior. Xiang Yan shared the strange incident with Qi Pa she encountered with Lu Nian, who couldn't make sense of it. Lu Nian suggested that Xiang Yan attend a nearby supplementary English class.

Lin Hengyu informed Jiang Qi that he and Xiang Yan were pretending to be a couple. Liu Zishuo thought their relationship might turn real. After work, Xiang Yan hurried to attend the English class but forgot her wallet. Tan Shishi found out and offered to help pay for it. Meanwhile, Lin Hengyu prepared everything at home, ready to propose to Xiang Yan upon her return. However, when the doorbell rang, they thought it was Xiang Yan, but it turned out to be Tan Shishi. She came to return the wallet. Tan Shishi had learned from her experiences that life doesn't always go as planned. She said she wanted to end things on a positive note with Lin Hengyu. Lu Nian accompanied Xiang Yan home and saw Lin Hengyu sending Tan Shishi downstairs.

Lu Nian wanted to go up and ask about the situation, but Xiang Yan stopped her. After Tan Shishi left, Xiang Yan went up, and Lin Hengyu hurried to greet her. Xiang Yan didn't know how to face him, and Lin Hengyu mentioned Tan Shishi hugging him. Xiang Yan felt jealous and hastily returned home. Jiang Qi and Liu Zishuo took a walk together, and Liu Zishuo knew that Jiang Qi had someone he liked. When Xiang Yan returned, she saw everything Lin Hengyu prepared but misunderstood that he did it for Tan Shishi. She took the gifts and went straight to the bedroom without giving Lin Hengyu a chance to explain. Liu Zishuo was disinterested in dancing, but Xiang Yan studied English while supervising him. Lin Hengyu took Xiang Yan's mother to meet his teacher because her condition had worsened.

At the hospital, Lin Hengyu also ran into Tan Shishi, who found out that Lin Hengyu brought Xiang Yan's mother to see her father for treatment, but Xiang Yan's mother hadn't told her family about it, so Lin Hengyu respected her decision. Shi Ran started looking for a suitable location on the map, planning to open a shop. Tan Shishi bought many medicines for Shi Ran, as he had stomach problems recently. She also accompanied him in choosing a suitable location for his shop, hoping to help him achieve his dream.

In the evening, Lin Hengyu and Liu Zishuo were watching a horror movie together, but they got startled when Xiang Yan showed up. Xiang Yan told them not to make noise, and they even had to eat quietly. Xiang Yan even took Liu Zishuo's popcorn, and he ended up crying. Later, Xiang Yan, Lin Hengyu, and Liu Zishuo went to the library to study. Shi Ran also found a suitable shop location, and his business was progressing rapidly.

After studying for a while, Xiang Yan decided to find Liu Zishuo, as he was going to report his performance. She recorded him dancing and later, Lin Hengyu asked Jiang Qi to take Liu Zishuo while he accompanied Xiang Yan to her company's meeting. Downstairs, Xiang Yan encountered their client, who surprisingly spoke Japanese instead of English. Fortunately, He Huan knew Japanese, so they managed to communicate smoothly. However, Xiang Yan was at a loss and felt that her preparations had been in vain. Tan Shishi was working overtime, and Shi Ran came to see her. He showed her his medical report, hoping to gain her approval and help her achieve her wish for a child.

In the end, Tan Shishi compromised and agreed to give him a three-month trial period before making a final decision. Jiang Qi was still figuring out how to approach Lu Nian, unsure of her feelings toward him, and he wanted Xiang Yan's help to make her jealous. Shi Ran returned home and found someone lurking near Tan Shishi's house. He caught the person and realized it was their contracted author.

Shi Ran felt embarrassed and helped the author apply medicine to his injury. The Japanese author told Tan Shishi that he wanted to use anonymous illustrations for his article and would pick the best one. Back at home, Xiang Yan continued her creative work, and Lin Hengyu thought of getting Lu Nian involved as well. Xiang Yan liked the idea. Lin Hengyu and Jiang Qi, accompanied by Shi Ran, went to an exhibition hall to select suitable paintings for the restaurant. Xiang Yan introduced Lu Nian to Tan Shishi and sat together. Later, Lu Nian had a private conversation with Tan Shishi, but they bumped into their university classmates. The classmates made sarcastic remarks to Lu Nian, leaving her feeling uneasy.

Tan Shishi was chatting with a client when Shi Ran came over and jokingly declared that he and Tan Shishi were on a date. Lin Hengyu was looking at the paintings Xiang Yan made, and she explained the meaning behind her artwork to him, which made Lin Hengyu feel relieved. The voting results were about to be announced, and Xiang Yan got second place, while surprisingly, Lu Nian got first place. Suddenly, someone said something to Tan Shishi, and Lu Nian seemed to understand what they were talking about.

It turned out that the client wanted to have Lu Nian's university classmate as the author and make Xiang Yan and Lu Nian their ghostwriters. Lu Nian had already expected this outcome. Xiang Yan asked Lu Nian if she liked painting, but Lu Nian didn't answer, revealing her thoughts. Xiang Yan then brought Lu Nian in for a discussion. She asked Lu Nian to introduce the meaning behind her artwork to the author, and Lu Nian's words convinced the author to let her be the real illustrator. Lu Nian's university classmate, Zuma, was very angry, but he left dejectedly. Shi Ran and Lin Hengyu were waiting for Lu Nian and Xiang Yan outside, and Jiang Qi was called over.

When he saw Lu Nian, he hurriedly ran out, but Lu Nian quickly hid. Lu Nian explained to Xiang Yan that she couldn't face Jiang Qi because she might run into someone who bought her paintings in the past. Jiang Qi's mother had bought Lu Nian's painting, but Lu Nian hadn't told her family about it. Xiang Yan greeted Jiang Qi's mother, who thought Xiang Yan was alone and had the person pretending to be a waiter, Lu Nian, bring a doll over. Lu Nian held a large doll to avoid being seen by Jiang Qi's mother. Jiang Qi was wondering why Lu Nian was avoiding him, but Lin Hengyu and Shi Ran told him not to worry. Tan Shishi brought the author for dinner, and Shi Ran went over to take their order, asserting his sovereignty.

Jiang Qi didn't realize their relationship until Lin Hengyu hinted at it, and Jiang Qi said he had a guidebook for pursuing girls, which he could give to Shi Ran. After dinner, Shi Ran followed Tan Shishi and the author until they reached the ground floor, then he left. Shi Ran thought the author wanted to pursue Tan Shishi, but she quickly explained that their relationship was only work-related, which put Shi Ran at ease. Unbeknownst to her, Tan Shishi had actually developed feelings for Shi Ran, but she hadn't confessed yet.

Lu Nian brought her illustrations to the company for presentation, and everyone was very satisfied. Lin Hengyu took Xiang Yan's mother to the hospital again, but she still refused the operation, and he didn't want to push further. Lu Nian and Xiang Yan had barbecue together and coincidentally saw Lin Hengyu bringing Xiang Yan's mother back. Xiang Yan was surprised to see her mother with Lin Hengyu and asked what they were doing together.

Xiang Yan asked Lin Hengyu what he had been doing with her mother, and he came up with an excuse to dodge the question. Jiang Qi's mother introduced a blind date partner to her son, but Jiang Qi said he already had a girlfriend. However, the girl seemed to really like him and didn't mind that he had a girlfriend. Shi Ran showed his love plan to Tan Shishi, and she was pleased with it. Xiang Yan found out that Jiang Qi was bringing a girl to the amusement park, so Shi Ran took Tan Shishi there. Lin Hengyu and Xiang Yan also came, and Lu Nian pretended to be a doll.

Jiang Qi intentionally made their relationship seem complicated to scare away the blind date partner, but it didn't work. Jiang Qi then asked Lin Hengyu and Shi Ran if they had a solution. He saw a haunted house and suggested going in to scare away the girl. They went in together, and inside, Lin Hengyu told Xiang Yan that Jiang Qi had disappeared. Suddenly, they heard Jiang Qi's scream, and when Xiang Yan turned around, she saw Lu Nian. Lin Hengyu went to find Jiang Qi, and Xiang Yan and Lu Nian went backstage. Lu Nian also had feelings for Jiang Qi but was afraid that he wouldn't want to be with her once he knew her identity.

After Xiang Yan came out, she was surprised to see Lin Hengyu also outside, and she realized that he had seen Lu Nian earlier, which she hadn't expected. Lin Hengyu took Xiang Yan around to enjoy the park. Meanwhile, Jiang Qi was still stuck in the haunted house. Lu Nian thought she wouldn't be seen by Jiang Qi, but he recognized her instantly. Jiang Qi embraced Lu Nian, and she revealed her true self to him, saying she was like a Cinderella with nothing. However, Jiang Qi didn't care about any of that; he only cared about Lu Nian as a person. She then told him the password to get out of the haunted house, and Jiang Qi successfully escaped. Tan Shishi and Shi Ran wanted to ride the Ferris wheel, but it was closed.

Shi Ran kissed Tan Shishi, and this time, she didn't refuse. Shi Ran felt that their relationship had been destined since childhood, but he had always liked Tan Shishi and wanted to break free from that predetermined connection. Xiang Yan opened up to Lin Hengyu about her family situation when she was young. She always feared being alone. Lin Hengyu revealed that he had always been reluctant to believe in intimate relationships because he preferred being alone. He recounted their first meeting when Xiang Yan caught a cold and went to the hospital for a drip. He believed that their encounter was never a mistake from the beginning. Xiang Yan didn't expect Lin Hengyu to remember everything. Lin Hengyu asked Xiang Yan if she would be willing to spend her life with him. She said yes.

Xiang Yan embraced Lin Hengyu, and he expressed his desire to be with her for a lifetime, which Xiang Yan agreed to. During their time together, she had also developed feelings for him. On the other hand, Tan Shishi and Shi Ran were getting along very well, and they were in the early stages of dating. After cleaning up at home, Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu were about to take their intimacy further when Xiang Yan suddenly remembered something they hadn't done yet. They searched for their agreement list inside the car but couldn't find it even after a long search. Lin Hengyu speculated that his mother, who had previously used the car, might have found it. Just then, Lin Hengyu's mother called and asked them to come home. Xiang Yan's mother had visited, and Lin Hengyu's mother had been discussing their wedding date. Lin Hengyu's father was about to say something when he received a call, and it turned out to be from his mistress. His mistress had contacted one of his friends since he hadn't been in touch, and Lin Hengyu's father felt helpless about the situation. Lin Hengyu's mother wanted to give Xiang Yan the wedding gift her husband had once given her, but Lin Hengyu insisted on putting the expensive diamond ring on Xiang Yan's hand himself, leaving her uncertain about how to respond. Jiang Qi found Lin Hengyu and informed him that he and Lu Nian were finally together, which made Lin Hengyu happy for them. Lu Nian and Jiang Qi invited Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu to dine at their restaurant, and Xiang Yan was also happy for Lu Nian. However, they suddenly heard some commotion, and it turned out that the head chef had beaten Shi Ran. Lin Hengyu and Jiang Qi rushed to check on the situation, and Jiang Qi found out that the head chef was the one who had stolen food from the kitchen. As a result of today's incident, Jiang Qi fired the head chef and asked Shi Ran to help out when he was available, which Shi Ran gladly agreed to. Upon learning about Shi Ran's injury, Tan Shishi rushed to help treat his wounds and expressed her concern for him. Meanwhile, Xiang Yan was chatting with Lu Nian, and Lin Hengyu and Jiang Qi were clueless about their conversation. Tan Shishi informed Lin Hengyu that she intended to take Xiang Yan away. Afterward, Tan Shishi brought Xiang Yan back to the company where the deputy editor-in-chief was occupying the editor-in-chief's position and taking over her project. The deputy editor-in-chief had always been resentful of Tan Shishi's management style, but Tan Shishi's words silenced him. Unexpectedly, He Huan entered the room and sat next to the deputy editor-in-chief, which surprised Xiang Yan. After the meeting, Tan Shishi noticed that He Huan had been acting strangely lately. Xiang Yan mentioned that she had seen the deputy editor-in-chief harassing He Huan before. Tan Shishi was furious and told Xiang Yan to pay close attention to the situation and to help He Huan if needed in an emergency.

Xiang Yan received a call from her mother and learned that Lin Hengyu was at home drinking with her father. When Xiang Yan rushed home, she found Lin Hengyu already drunk. Both Xiang Yan and her mother were helpless as they didn't expect both of them to get drunk. Xiang Yan intended to take Lin Hengyu home, but her father refused and even claimed that Lin Hengyu was his brother. Nonetheless, Xiang Yan was determined to take Lin Hengyu home, and her mother allowed Lin Hengyu to stay at their place temporarily. That night, Tan Shishi was so tired from work that she fell asleep, and Shi Ran went to check on her. Shi Ran asked Tan Shishi if she wanted something to eat, and he offered to cook for her. Tan Shishi mentioned that she was currently busy with work, so their relationship might need to be put on hold for the time being. Shi Ran said he would stay to accompany her, and Tan Shishi agreed.

While Xiang Yan was using the restroom, she heard a noise from Lin Hengyu's room. She quickly went in and found Lin Hengyu rolling off the bed. Xiang Yan hurriedly helped him back onto the bed. Xiang Yan initially planned to leave, but Lin Hengyu held her back. She ended up falling asleep in Lin Hengyu's arms in a daze. The next morning, Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu were still sleeping in each other's embrace, and Xiang Yan's parents saw them. Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu woke up and felt a bit embarrassed. Xiang Yan could only find an excuse to scold Lin Hengyu, and suddenly he received a call from Jiang Qi. They later learned that Jiang Qi's mother wanted to meet Lu Nian, and they went to support her. Although Lu Nian was afraid to meet Jiang Qi's mother, she knew she had to face it. She told Jiang Qi about the situation, and he expressed his support for her. Just then, Jiang Qi's mother arrived, and initially, Jiang Qi didn't want Lu Nian to appear, but she came forward voluntarily. Jiang Qi's mother saw Lu Nian and remembered that Lu Nian had sold her a fake painting before. She was very angry and left without giving Lu Nian a chance to explain. Lu Nian felt helpless. After Jiang Qi returned home, he cleaned up and did many things to try to make his mother accept Lu Nian. Lu Nian brought takeout, but when she saw Jiang Qi, she left it there and walked away. Jiang Qi was still trying to explain to his mother. In fact, Lu Nian had always been making money in her own way, but he didn't know why Lu Nian's painting was the same as Zuma's. Jiang Qi and Lin Hengyu were helping Lu Nian investigate the matter and found out that Zuma had always liked copying other people's paintings. After talking with Lu Nian for a while, Jiang Qi's mother also accepted her and even entrusted her restaurant to Lu Nian to manage. Xiang Yan was still working late at night, and the deputy editor-in-chief kept staring at her ring, making her feel uncomfortable. The deputy editor-in-chief even said that if the ring was fake, he could easily test it with a marker. When Xiang Yan went home, she was still feeling down, and Lin Hengyu comforted her on the side.

Lin Hengyu's mother found the contract of Xiang Yan and Lin Hengyu's relationship while cleaning at home. She called them back and asked about the situation. Lin Hengyu and Xiang Yan admitted it voluntarily. Lin Hengyu explained that they started as ordinary roommates, but now they truly love each other. However, because Lin Hengyu's mother dislikes being deceived, she currently denies their marriage. Xiang Yan apologized to Lin Hengyu's mother and admitted that she knew the ring was a fake one that Lin Hengyu's mother used to test her, but the deception was not intentional. Then, Xiang Yan got up and prepared to leave Lin Hengyu's home. Lin Hengyu followed, but his mother stopped him and asked him to come back. Xiang Yan didn't know how long this love built on deception could last, and she didn't have confidence in this relationship. But during this time, Xiang Yan had come to like Lin Hengyu genuinely, and she didn't know how to face him now. She later told her mother about the decision to break up with Lin Hengyu. Although her mother felt regretful, she supported her daughter's decision and asked her to rest well in her room and not worry about it.

During this time, Lu Nian was managing the restaurant meticulously. She believed that since she had promised to manage the restaurant well, she should take it seriously. Shi Ran took Tan Shishi to a high-end restaurant. Tan Shishi had wanted to attend a foreign concert, but due to the rush to return to China, Shi Ran had arranged a band to play for her. Shi Ran said that this was part of his plan. Tan Shishi told him that he didn't need to do all this, but Shi Ran said he also wanted to have the capital to earn Tan Shishi's approval. Tan Shishi then asked him to treat her as an older sister and consider it a lesson for him. Shi Ran was unsure of what he had done wrong and went back to the restaurant feeling very upset. Tan Shishi returned to the office to continue working and messaged Xiang Yan to come to the company. Xiang Yan found it strange but later learned that He Huan had been harassed by the deputy editor-in-chief. He Huan was emotionally devastated as she had been manipulated by the deputy editor-in-chief and was afraid to report it. This time, Tan Shishi and Xiang Yan stood on He Huan's side and helped her report the incident to the police.

Lin Hengyu knew that his mother's heart condition wasn't good, so he took her to the hospital for a checkup. His mother said that if they had told her the truth from the beginning, she might have supported their relationship. In fact, his mother also liked Xiang Yan, but she intentionally said she didn't like Xiang Yan at that time. Lin Hengyu's mother thought that if there was a chance, she would still want Lin Hengyu to pursue Xiang Yan. Coincidentally, while Lin Hengyu and his mother were at the hospital, they met Xiang Yan's mother. Xiang Yan's mother also said that her daughter liked Lin Hengyu very much and hoped they could be happy together. Lin Hengyu escorted his mother back home, and his father was waiting for them at the doorstep. Lin Hengyu's mother, however, didn't look pleased with her husband.

After Lin Hengyu and his mother went inside, his lover unexpectedly appeared. He quickly took his lover aside and said that they had already broken up, but the lover kept using their relationship to threaten him. Lin Hengyu's father repeatedly compromised to avoid exposing their affair. When the father returned home and saw his son sitting on the sofa, he wanted to take his son, grandmother, and mother on a trip to prevent their affair from being exposed. Lin Hengyu coldly said he would consider it.

Shi Ran found Lin Hengyu and asked for advice on how to reconcile with Tan Shishi, as Lin Hengyu and Tan Shishi used to be a couple. Shi Ran learned from Lin Hengyu that he also had conflicts with Xiang Yan, and he didn't know what to do. Lin Hengyu returned home, but everything at home reminded him of Xiang Yan. He recalled the time when he almost fainted in the bathroom, and it was Xiang Yan who saved him.

Xiang Yan's father thought his wife was angry and ran out, saying she would stay away for a few days, unaware that she had gone to the hospital for treatment. The father asked Xiang Yan to take care of the family's shop and went to find Lin Hengyu's mother. At this time, Xiang Yan received a text message from Lin Hengyu, who intentionally asked if he were trapped in the bathroom, whether Xiang Yan would come to save him.

Lu Nian and Jiang Qi were in the car, and their relationship was getting better. Lin Hengyu asked colleagues at work what his lover would like him to do if they had an argument. His colleagues suggested he share some of his daily life. Lin Hengyu then did many things he once didn't dare to do and shared them with Xiang Yan. During these days, Xiang Yan had been in the shop, and the chef her father hired made dishes that didn't suit her taste.

Jiang Qi followed Lu Nian to her home, which wasn't as wealthy as he had imagined. However, Jiang Qi didn't care about that; he only cared about Lu Nian. He took the opportunity when Lu Nian was peeling oranges for him and proposed to her. Lu Nian was touched by Jiang Qi and accepted his proposal.

Recently, the chef they hired accidentally injured his foot and could not deliver food. So, Xiang Yan had to go and deliver it herself. She went to an empty park and got a little scared. Coincidentally, Tan Shishi handed a job interview to Xiang Yan, but Tan Shishi couldn't go as she promised to take He Huan to a psychological clinic. So, she asked Xiang Yan to do the interview, and Xiang Yan agreed.

He Huan had a disappointing treatment result in the clinic. Tan Shishi brought her back home. He Huan realized that seeing a psychologist was useless; she needed to face her problems herself. She decided to focus on work and Tan Shishi encouraged her.

Xiang Yan met with an author to discuss work-related matters, but suddenly she experienced a toothache. The author kindly helped her make an appointment to see a dentist.

Lin Hengyu asked Shi Ran to prepare some food for him. As a result, both Shi Ran and Lin Hengyu received messages from Jiang Qi saying that he was getting married. This surprised Lin Hengyu and Shi Ran a lot. At that moment, Tan Shishi came over, and Shi Ran took Tan Shishi's hand and left together. Lin Hengyu could tell that they were definitely together.

After seeing off his aunt and mother, who were going abroad for a trip, Lin Hengyu promised to supervise his father as requested by his aunt. Lin Hengyu knew his father's intentions and even wanted his son to eat at home, but Lin Hengyu refused.

Shi Ran took Tan Shishi on a date, and they talked about things that happened in their childhood. Back then, Shi Ran loved to eat, thinking that what he ate was essential, but later realized that who he ate with was more important. Afterward, Shi Ran kissed Tan Shishi, and she also responded to his advances.

Xiang Yan went to a clinic to see a dentist, but it turned out to be Lin Hengyu's clinic. She initially wanted to avoid Lin Hengyu, but he noticed her and offered to help with her tooth. Xiang Yan was very afraid of pain, but Lin Hengyu kept comforting her, and she became less scared.

In the evening, Lin Hengyu accompanied Xiang Yan back home. After the anesthesia wore off, she was still in pain, and she complained to Lin Hengyu. Before leaving, Lin Hengyu kept giving her advice on what to pay attention to since she had just had a tooth extraction. After seeing Xiang Yan enter her room, Lin Hengyu left.

Back at home, Xiang Yan saw another delivery order, so she went to make the delivery. However, she fainted upon reaching the destination. It turned out that Xiang Yan had a fever due to the recent tooth extraction, but luckily, Lin Hengyu was with her and took her back home to rest.

Lin Hengyu doted on Xiang Yan very much. As she had a fever, he helped with physical cooling, and Xiang Yan acted somewhat childlike, but Lin Hengyu continued to pamper her.

The next day, Xiang Yan felt embarrassed about what she had said to Lin Hengyu the previous night. She felt that she and Lin Hengyu had already broken up, and their lingering connection made her uncomfortable. However, Jiang Qi and Lu Nian continued to encourage her. Xiang Yan was most afraid of Lin Hengyu's mother. Shi Ran told Xiang Yan that the reason Lin Hengyu's mother went on a trip was actually to give them enough space to get back together. Knowing this, Xiang Yan took the initiative to buy food and sent it to Lin Hengyu's clinic.

While Lin Hengyu was busy in his office, he happened to see Xiang Yan comforting two patients waiting in line. Worried that she might get hurt, he hurried over but ended up injuring his hand. Xiang Yan was very concerned about Lin Hengyu, so she took him to the hospital. It turned out that Lin Hengyu had a hand fracture and needed surgery. His good friends came to take care of him after hearing the news. Xiang Yan had to go back with Tan Shishi and Lu Nian as she had work to attend to, while Jiang Qi stayed behind to take care of Lin Hengyu. Tan Shishi also introduced Shi Ran to her father as her boyfriend, and her father was very happy about it.

Xiang Yan followed Tan Shishi to conduct an interview. Unexpectedly, their interviewee turned out to be Lin Hengyu's father's lover. Xiang Yan was quite surprised because during the interview, the focus was not on the person's work but more on their reflections over the past ten years. After finishing her work, Xiang Yan went to the hospital to visit Lin Hengyu. At that time, Lin Hengyu's father also brought some food. Lin Hengyu had been indifferent to his father all along, as he couldn't forgive him for the affair.

After hesitating for a while, Xiang Yan finally told Lin Hengyu about meeting his father's lover, and to her surprise, Lin Hengyu had known her name, Guo Qiao, all along.

Lin Hengyu finally got discharged from the hospital and returned home. He wanted to watch TV, but his father, knowing that today was the day of the lover's interview broadcast, tried various excuses to prevent him from watching. He even unplugged the TV to stop Lin Hengyu. Just then, Lin Hengyu received a call from his mother, and he was worried that she might have seen the interview, but luckily, they were abroad and had no idea about it. His mother was very happy when she learned that he and Xiang Yan had reconciled, and his aunt and grandmother were also delighted for him. After hanging up the phone, Xiang Yan felt a bit embarrassed and said she had to go back to her shop. Lin Hengyu happily smiled.

Soon, Jiang Qi and Lu Nian's wedding was held as scheduled, and Lin Hengyu's family also came to congratulate them. After Lin Hengyu went in with his mother, he was surprised to find that the lover also showed up. Tan Shishi watched the exclusive interview with Lin Hengyu's lover, Guo Qiao, and felt that something was off. She called He Huan to inquire, and He Huan also sensed that the interview seemed to focus more on describing emotions than on writing. Tan Shishi had a vague feeling of unease.

In order to recover his fingers, Lin Hengyu practiced archery, but he still couldn't fully recover. Xiang Yan was worried that he might be upset, so she asked Lin Hengyu to teach her archery. Xiang Yan was very happy after learning it.

While Lu Nian was busy in the restaurant, Lin Hengyu went to find Jiang Qi to inquire about some details of the wedding. After that, Lin Hengyu sent a message to Xiang Yan, asking if she agreed to marry him, and she was very happy about it. However, Xiang Yan noticed that her father had been leaving early and returning late, and she hadn't seen her mother's face. She felt surprised. When her father came back to get the business license, she intended to tell him about her plan to get married. However, her father said he was busy and asked her to talk about it later in the evening.

Shi Ran took Tan Shishi to experience what it's like to be parents. Tan Shishi was very serious but also cautious. Xiang Yan initially thought that obtaining a marriage certificate only required Lin Hengyu to go to the civil affairs bureau, so she sent him money for it. However, she later learned from Lu Nian that both parties had to be present, so she realized she had underestimated the complexity of the marriage registration process. Tan Shishi also fell in love with Shi Ran, so she planned to go back home to get her household registration book and then go with Shi Ran to get the marriage certificate.

Under Lu Nian's arrangement, Lin Hengyu went to the bridal shop. Unexpectedly, his aunt secretly followed him. His aunt wanted to witness Lin Hengyu and Xiang Yan's happiness since she had always supported them being together. At home, Lin Hengyu's father accidentally injured his hand while cutting vegetables. He cried out in pain, and his wife coldly helped him bandage the wound. Lin Hengyu's father kissed his wife's hand, hoping they could start over. However, at that moment, someone sent Lin Hengyu's father a message. He let his wife read it, and it turned out to be a message from Guo Qiao, who said she wanted to meet Xiang Yan that night. Lin Hengyu's mother got angry upon hearing this and left the room.

Xiang Yan went to meet Guo Qiao, who asked her to draw the male protagonist in the illustrations based on Lin Hengyu's father. Lin Hengyu's mother suddenly appeared and took Xiang Yan away. Lin Hengyu's mother apologized to Xiang Yan, but Xiang Yan didn't mind the situation.

Later that evening, when Xiang Yan returned home, her parents formally told her that they were getting a divorce. After all, Xiang Yan's parents had been constantly arguing, and her mother even entrusted her to her father. Although her parents were always arguing, Xiang Yan's father didn't want to divorce. However, her mother insisted on it, and Xiang Yan tried to use her impending marriage to persuade her mother to stay, but her mother still chose to leave.

While Lin Hengyu and his aunt were selecting things needed for Xiang Yan's wedding day, Lin Hengyu received a message from his mother saying that his father had gone missing. Lin Hengyu left immediately and, upon learning that his mother didn't know where he was, sought Jiang Qi's help. That night, Shi Ran took the initiative to let Tan Shishi rest in her room. Just as they were about to get closer, Lin Hengyu called asking for Shi Ran and Tan Shishi's help to find his father. Their friends also came to help search for Lin Hengyu's father. After spending the whole night on the rooftop, Lin Hengyu finally found his father. He thought his father might have had suicidal thoughts, but thankfully, he didn't. Lin Hengyu stood with his father, who recounted the first time he disappointed his wife and the gradual process of his affair. Lin Hengyu understood his father but couldn't forgive him. His father now just wanted his wife's forgiveness, but Lin Hengyu knew that forgiving someone was easy, but unlocking someone's emotional barriers wasn't that simple.

The three of them finally sat down to talk about their issues. Lin Hengyu's mother had always wanted to save face, so she maintained the relationship, but now she felt tired and wanted a divorce. Since her husband was the one at fault in the marriage, she wanted a clean break. She was clear about her decision and didn't want to be weak anymore.

Lin Hengyu came to Xiang Yan's home and sent her a message, but Xiang Yan didn't reply. Lin Hengyu learned from Xiang Yan's father that their shop had been sold, and he had divorced Xiang Yan's mother. Lin Hengyu wanted to inform Xiang Yan's father about her mother's illness, but it turned out that he already knew. Xiang Yan went back to her hometown and found her mother. She already knew about her mother's condition and the reason behind her parents' divorce. Her mother wanted to divorce to leave her daughter some dowry, but Xiang Yan said she didn't care about those things and only wanted her mother to be well.

To Lin Hengyu's surprise, Shi Ran turned out to be the one taking over Xiang Yan's family shop. Xiang Yan's mother also went to the hospital for treatment, and now the adults were all hoping for Lin Hengyu and Xiang Yan to get married. Xiang Yan learned that her father had been taking care of her mother in the hospital, so she knew they could reconcile, which made her very happy. However, just at that moment, Lin Hengyu proposed to Xiang Yan. He put a ring on her finger, and naturally, she accepted. They kissed passionately. When they returned home, they continued to be affectionate, but just as they were about to move to the next step, Tan Shishi called and informed Xiang Yan that she might need to go abroad for a while.

Xiang Yan was surprised to learn that she had to travel for work and that she needed to leave early the next day. Lin Hengyu could only support her decision, and Xiang Yan promised to return before the wedding. During this time, Lin Hengyu planned to prepare for the wedding, and Tan Shishi also told Shi Ran and Lin Hengyu that she was pregnant, making them very happy.

In the following days, Tan Shishi and Shi Ran helped Lin Hengyu prepare for the wedding. Shi Ran felt guilty that he couldn't give Tan Shishi a perfect wedding, but she didn't mind at all. She cared more about Shi Ran's love for her. Xiang Yan returned on the day of their wedding. Lin Hengyu's mother also came out to meet her ex-wife, but Lin Hengyu felt embarrassed to go in, so he gave the red envelope to his ex-wife to pass on. In fact, Lin Hengyu's mother could feel that he still cared for her. Later, Lin Hengyu's father took out a ring and gave it to his ex-wife, expressing that the ring was genuine and his apology. However, his ex-wife refused, and they couldn't go back to how things were.

With the help of Lu Nian and Tan Shishi, Xiang Yan hurriedly arrived at the bridal shop to try on the wedding dress for the upcoming ceremony. Because she was too anxious, she accidentally dropped one of her wedding shoes when entering the hotel, but she didn't mind at all. At the last moment, Xiang Yan opened the door, and Lin Hengyu rushed to her, and they embraced each other. They had been waiting for this day for a long time. Everyone present was happy for them and sincerely wished them well.

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