Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds resumo, enredo, sinopse

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Li Li and Pei Shangxuan met when they were thirteen years old. Li Li immediately fell in love with this cool-looking boy and read his soft heart hidden under the cold surface.

However, to Pei Shangxuan, Li Li was just an ordinary good student, and they lived in two different worlds.

What awaited them afterward was a long fifteen years.

During these fifteen years, there were too many changes, friends and lovers around Pei Shangxuan came and went, but Li Li was the only one who stayed there and appeared by his side silently when he needed company.

However, what Pei Shangxuan didn’t know was that Li Li had wished countless times that she could stop liking him who seemed to never be available, but she couldn’t do it.

When Pei Shangxuan gradually realized Li Li’s affection for him, Li Li suddenly decided to get married, and Pei Shangxuan knew that there must be a secret.

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In 2016, Pei Shangxuan returned to his alma mater for its 50th-anniversary celebration, fifteen years after his graduation. Once a student with poor grades and known for being troublesome, he was now a successful CEO of a group company, well-regarded and decisive, drawing enthusiastic crowds of younger students. Pei Shangxuan believed that this transformation and focus on his career was the best way to forget Li Li. On the very same day, Li Li was scheduled to marry Liu Qianren.

Pei Shangxuan had received their wedding invitation, which stirred a mixture of complex emotions within him. He reminisced about his school days with Li Li: he was addicted to playing football and often lazy about doing his assigned chores. Li Li, unable to tolerate his behavior, confiscated his football and ordered him to do his chores on time. What started as an antagonistic relationship soon developed into friendship—possibly after Li Li tutored him—and then blossomed into love.

However, their relationship eventually ended in a breakup. Pei Shangxuan vividly recalled the day Li Li initiated their separation, explaining that life is like a train where some people get on and others must get off, and after sharing a journey, letting go when the time is right is the best ending for both. Despite her words at the time, Li Li still deeply loved Pei Shangxuan.

She had kept a journal or diaries where she recorded her feelings after the breakup, constantly reminding herself to forget him. Yet, she ultimately succumbed to her own weakness, unable to forget Pei Shangxuan for years. On her wedding day, she chose to elope or escape. Her best friend, Li Jun, who was serving as a bridesmaid for the first time, was distraught by the bride's disappearance.

While searching for Li Li, Li Jun discovered her notebook or diaries, which were filled with Li Li's thoughts and emotions for Pei Shangxuan. Suspecting Li Li's disappearance was connected to Pei Shangxuan, Li Jun rushed to the school to confront him during his speech, demanding to know Li Li's whereabouts. Pei Shangxuan took the notebook from Li Jun, and upon reading a few pages, was overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

For all these years, he had believed he had moved out of Li Li's heart, only to discover that the opposite was true: he had remained there all along. With the wedding imminent, Pei Shangxuan abandoned his speech plans, leaving the auditorium at top speed under the gaze of teachers and students, and drove to the wedding venue. He explicitly told Li Jun, "I won't let Li Li marry someone else."

Meanwhile, the groom, Liu Qianren, remained unaware of Li Li's escape, preparing to walk her down the aisle, even during the final rehearsal. Pei Shangxuan arrived at the venue, believing Liu Qianren had failed Li Li. He rushed forward, grabbed Liu Qianren by the collar, and accused him of not having cherished Li Li properly. Liu Qianren, shocked and enraged upon learning of Li Li's disappearance, engaged in a physical altercation with Pei Shangxuan.

The two men fought, yelling and threatening each other, completely tearing apart the romantic and warm wedding atmosphere. During this chaos, Li Jun, realizing she had forgotten her wallet, took a taxi to the wedding venue, with Daniel covering the fare for her.

Fifteen years ago, Pei Shangxuan, a male with a height of 1. 8 meters and a handsome appearance, was passionate about football. Despite his poor academic performance, he excelled in sports, especially football, and had formed a football team to participate in an upcoming inter-school football match. His good looks and athletic prowess attracted many screaming female fans, whose excessive enthusiasm began to interfere with the team's training.

To ensure the team could prepare for the crucial match, Pei Shangxuan ruthlessly closed off the training grounds to fans. This action angered Li Li, a female who stood up for injustice and was the top student in their class. The class teacher, Teacher Gao, had entrusted Li Li with the task of tutoring Pei Shangxuan to improve his grades, explicitly stating that he could not continue playing football if his academic performance did not improve.

Li Li, leveraging her position as Pei Shangxuan's "master" and acting on behalf of the fan club, accused him of several offenses. With her strong, "queen-like" aura, she vehemently demanded that Pei Shangxuan permit fans to watch the football team's training, eventually subduing the unruly Pei Shangxuan and granting fans closer access to their idol. Li Li, though, had reluctantly agreed to the class teacher's request to tutor Pei Shangxuan.

On another occasion, after school, Li Jun, a female close friend of Li Li and an ardent fan of Pei Shangxuan, received an invitation from Pei Shangxuan to ride home on his bicycle, an unbelievable event for her.

Li Jun, who had once expressed her wish to grow closer to both Li Li, whom she considered her "palm," and Pei Shangxuan, her "hand's back," felt immense happiness as she sat on the back of his bicycle, leaning carefully against his broad back, wishing that moment would last forever. However, Pei Shangxuan's offer to send Li Jun home was not a simple act of kindness; he had an ulterior motive.

Knowing that Li Jun and Li Li were good friends, Pei Shangxuan planned to use this gesture to curry favor with Li Li, hoping she would then lend him test papers so he could copy the answers, as he knew Li Li would likely refuse him directly. Pei Shangxuan's clever plan did not succeed as he had hoped.

When he eventually asked Li Li for the test papers, the proud and not easily provoked Li Li was merciless; she scolded him soundly and refused his request. Dejected, Pei Shangxuan returned home, facing the incomprehensible test papers, knowing he would have to study them himself.

The next morning, as Li Jun joyfully recounted her bicycle ride with Pei Shangxuan to Li Li, she even mentioned that Pei Shangxuan had told her he was sending her home "on Li Li's behalf." This conversation made Li Li realize the full extent of Pei Shangxuan's cunning, confirming that his "good deed" was merely a ploy to get test papers, which he subsequently continued to insistently demand from her.

Fifteen years prior, Pei Shangxuan, deep in thought, recalled past events. He surprised Li Li, who had refused to let him copy answers and expected a blank paper, by completing a test for the first time. This shocking feat impressed High Teacher, who praised Pei Shangxuan in front of the entire class. Pei Shangxuan proudly displayed his completed paper to Li Li and boasted to the teacher.

That evening, Li Jun eagerly awaited Pei Shangxuan to take her home on his bicycle, cherishing the rare opportunity. However, a teacher entered the classroom with a letter for Li Li from the "Bird Watching Magazine Association." The unusual name piqued Pei Shangxuan's curiosity, and the teacher entrusted him with delivering it to Li Li, who had already left school.

Pei Shangxuan, eager to deliver the letter, told Li Jun to wait for him at school, promising to return quickly after catching Li Li. Li Jun was deeply disappointed and remained at school, waiting alone until closing time, feeling foolish and sad that Pei Shangxuan had not kept his word. This incident marked the beginning of her resentment towards him. On her way home, Li Li witnessed a thief stealing a grandmother's wallet. She immediately shouted and chased the thief.

Pei Shangxuan, riding his bicycle to catch up with Li Li, swiftly jumped off his bike, tackled the thief, and recovered the wallet. Li Li noticed Pei Shangxuan had injured his ankle when tackling the thief, though he dismissed it. Pei Shangxuan then gave her the letter, which contained a bird watching magazine. Li Li, whose family had stopped subscribing a year ago due to financial difficulties, cherished the magazine. Pei Shangxuan promised to collect future issues for her.

During the first inter-school soccer match, Pei Shangxuan's skillful play led to a victory, but it aggravated his leg injury. Despite the school doctor advising a month of no strenuous activity, Pei Shangxuan continued to play, scoring a crucial goal with a handsome move that thrilled his fans. Li Li worried about his injury during the game. High Teacher awarded a banner to Pei Shangxuan and Li Li for their brave act of catching the thief.

Standing shoulder to shoulder, holding the banner, their friendship deepened through this shared experience. Li Li visited Pei Shangxuan in the school infirmary, which led to teasing from classmates. She realized she could worry about someone she previously disliked, questioning if it was friendship or something more. Li Jun, who harbored a secret crush on Pei Shangxuan, felt a mix of bitterness and complex emotions watching their closeness.

Meanwhile, Li Li's mother found a new partner, and Li Li was soon to move into her stepfather's home. Her stepfather's son, Liu Qianren, who was slightly older than Li Li, harbored intense resentment and dissatisfaction towards his father's remarriage and the arrival of Li Li and her mother. He confronted Li Li, explicitly warning her against his father forming a new family.

Distraught by Liu Qianren's intimidation and the domestic turmoil, Li Li encountered Li Jun on her way home. Li Jun, feeling wronged and hurt that Pei Shangxuan's injury from the thief incident had prevented him from picking her up, lashed out at Li Li. Li Jun accused Li Li of their inappropriate closeness and expressed her own deep insecurity, feeling like an "ugly duckling" overshadowed by Li Li's "Snow White" qualities. Li Li's mood plummeted due to these family and friendship troubles.

Driven by his desire to protect his incomplete family, Liu Qianren repeatedly intimidated and intercepted Li Li, warning her not to move into his home with her mother. Li Li often endured Liu Qianren's strong-willed actions. However, Pei Shangxuan, spirited and righteous, consistently stepped in to defend Li Li, acting as her protector whenever he saw Liu Qianren accosting her.

He even gave Li Li a small doll symbolizing peace to calm her down, and later a "Sun Bird" as a mysterious gift for protection, which greatly moved her. Li Li's eighteenth birthday coincided with her mother and Liu Father formalizing their marriage. Liu Father celebrated Li Li's birthday, viewing it as a new starting point in life.

However, Liu Qianren, undeterred by Pei Shangxuan's presence, presented Li Li with a meticulously prepared, special gift during a visit to the Liu family home: a broken mirror. Li Li was left shocked and helpless by the gift. Liu Qianren visibly enjoyed Li Li's distress, openly declared that he would never permit others to move into the Liu home, and angrily argued with his father, turning what should have been a joyous day into one of unhappiness for everyone.

Li Li's eighteenth birthday was thus ruined by Liu Qianren. Feeling heartbroken, Li Li left the Liu home, walking alone in the dark, wishing she could return to her childhood when her parents celebrated her birthdays together, reflecting on her past happy memories versus the present adult troubles, and holding back tears. Upon returning home, Li Li was startled by a surprise birthday celebration meticulously arranged by her Uncle Guoqiang and attended by Pei Shangxuan and others.

The sudden appearance of everyone and their heartfelt cheers of celebration brought Li Li a mix of happiness and sorrow, marking this as her second birthday celebration that day. Her Uncle Guoqiang presented her with a notebook and a telescope, gifts of significant meaning to Li Li. This night proved unforgettable for Li Li, filled with both joy and sadness.

Following these events, Li Li and her mother moved into the Liu family home, with Liu Father having prepared a room for Li Li, making Li Li and Liu Qianren nominal siblings. Nevertheless, Liu Qianren's hostility towards Li Li and her mother persisted, and their conflict continued. He secretly threw away Li Li's cherished cloth doll(s), including two she had bought with Li Jun.

When Li Li persistently questioned him, he confessed to throwing them into the outdoor garbage bin, claiming he thought they were trash. Treating her beloved doll(s) as precious treasures, Li Li ventured out into the dark night to search the garbage bin and successfully retrieved them. Liu Qianren's behavior, described as resembling a venomous snake poised to strike, solidified Li Li's determination to protect her mother.

The narrative intermittently flashes forward to 2016. In that year, Pei Shangxuan drove to Han Yichen's company. Upon seeing her, his mind drifted back to 2003. Later in 2016, Pei Shangxuan pressed Han Yichen for Li Li's whereabouts. Han Yichen, who shared a history of love-hate entanglement with Pei Shangxuan, insisted she did not know where Li Li was.

Pei Shangxuan remained skeptical, reminding Han Yichen that she had already obtained everything she desired and should therefore release the past and embrace her new life. Back in the past, Liu Qianren displayed strong hostility towards Li Li's mother and Li Li when they moved into his home. He publicly embarrassed Li Li's mother at dinner, leading to an unpleasant meal and causing Li Li's mother to cry, making Li Li feel helpless.

Liu Qianren also directly told Li Li he would find ways to drive them out. In a new year and place, Li Li's attempt to reconcile with Liu Qianren failed, and she received a warning. In 2003, during the SARS epidemic, many schools were closed. Li Jun (also referred to as Xiao Jun) was hospitalized with a sudden high fever/viral cold. Li Li rushed to the hospital without a mask, showing no concern about being infected by Li Jun.

Their relationship had previously been strained, with Li Jun resenting Li Li because of Pei Shangxuan. However, the SARS period helped mend their friendship. The two best friends had a heart-to-heart talk in the hospital room, finally reconciling and becoming as close as before, letting go of past grievances. Li Li gave Li Jun a treasured pair of cloth dolls, each embroidered with their names, symbolizing their eternal friendship, as enduring as the sun and moon.

After SARS, Han Yichen, Li Li's beautiful cousin, transferred to the same school as Li Li. Han Yichen had vowed in childhood to take everything from Li Li. At the school gate, Pei Shangxuan coolly helped Han Yichen fix her high heel that was stuck, successfully attracting her attention. Han Yichen, with her lively personality, beauty, and wealthy background, quickly integrated into the class.

The male classmates showed immense interest in the beautiful Han Yichen, which amused Pei Shangxuan, who felt his image was being dragged down. Pei Shangxuan gradually became attracted to Han Yichen, becoming infatuated with her, and the two slowly developed a relationship. Han Yichen's childhood vow was realized as she stole Li Li's thunder and became very close to Pei Shangxuan, making other girls envious.

Han Yichen declared, "What she can do, I will try my best to do; what she has, I will definitely have," foreshadowing Li Li's tragic fate. Li Li, despite her unwillingness, silently endured this. At Han Yichen's birthday party, Li Li maintained a poker face throughout, feeling like a drab maid while Han Yichen was the princess. After witnessing Pei Shangxuan being close to Han Yichen yet again, Li Li felt disheartened and walked home alone.

On her way home, Li Li witnessed Liu Qianren arguing with his mother, who planned to go abroad; Liu Qianren accused his mother of being selfish like his father and not considering his feelings. Li Li, feeling sympathy, wrote a letter to Liu Qianren, insightfully pointing out that his hostility towards outsiders stemmed from his profound love for his mother.

The sincerity in her words deeply moved Liu Qianren, causing him to begin to understand, and their family finally started to harmonize. As summer turned to autumn, bringing a sense of melancholy, a group of friends went to the reed fields to watch migratory birds fly south. During this time, Pei Shangxuan and Li Li accidentally met and had the good fortune to watch the beautiful scene of the migratory birds.

The impending end of high school filled Li Li with immense sadness. Pei Shangxuan, showing rare tenderness, affectionately promised her that they would reunite the following year, solidifying their special encounter with a promise.

The story begins with a significant birdwatching trip where Li Li and Pei Shangxuan shared a special moment in the reed fields, making a beautiful promise that "they will return next year, and so will we," and "wherever we are, as long as we agree, we will definitely return." During this romantic scene, Li Li developed deep feelings for the handsome Pei Shangxuan, with the seed of love taking root in her heart, making her even more attentive to him.

She expressed a desire to return the following year with Pei Shangxuan to see the migratory birds. However, upon their return to school, Pei Shangxuan denied having seen the migratory birds, hiding the incident from Han Yichen due to concerns about her jealousy. This negation rendered their promise fleeting, as if it had never happened, leaving Li Li deeply disappointed. As autumn, a melancholic season, arrived, Li Li found herself missing her father, who had passed away years ago.

Adding to her sorrow, her close friend, Li Jun, who had supported her through many challenges, was transferring schools. Li Jun proposed a farewell gathering for that evening. Li Li arrived early, having prepared a gift and determined to confess her feelings to Pei Shangxuan. She was extremely nervous, and as she began to speak, managing to utter "I like you," Han Yichen unexpectedly arrived, running over to Pei Shangxuan.

Pei Shangxuan was notably wearing a matching outfit with Han Yichen, further disrupting Li Li's meticulously planned confession. Li Li felt her first love was abruptly shattered by Han Yichen's untimely appearance, forcing her to reluctantly accept what felt like unfair treatment. Han Yichen, described as a smart girl who, despite being disliked by most, maintained a sweet and friendly smile. The next day, Li Li tearfully bid farewell to Li Jun at the school gate, feeling heartbroken and inconsolable.

As Li Jun departed by car, Li Li cried uncontrollably, feeling as if her world had collapsed. A male classmate compassionately offered her tissues, while Daniel, a new transfer student from Taiwan, also comforted her. Daniel had just transferred to Li Li's school and was shown around by her. Still grieving her friend's departure, Li Li remained quiet and serious, which annoyed the outgoing Daniel, who complained about her solemn demeanor.

The class atmosphere was strange, with Pei Shangxuan staring at Han Yichen, while Han Yichen, who believed handsome boys should revolve around her, had a crush on Daniel. However, Daniel showed affection for Li Li. Later, while passing the playground, they saw Pei Shangxuan playing football with his friends. When a ball was accidentally kicked off the field, Daniel, despite appearing delicate, displayed surprising leg strength, kicking the ball back like a lightning bolt, astonishing everyone.

Meanwhile, under Li Li's positive influence, Liu Qianren began to accept Li Li's mother, accepting milk from her. This change in attitude delighted Li Li's mother, giving her a sense of accomplishment, and made their home a warmer place. For the class cultural performance, Li Li, Daniel, Han Yichen, and Pei Shangxuan formed a four-person drama group tasked with performing the classic story of Romeo and Juliet.

Li Li was forced to take full responsibility for rehearsing the stage play, and due to Han Yichen's presence, Li Li was assigned the role of the maid, while Han Yichen played Juliet. Daniel and Pei Shangxuan then disagreed over who would portray Romeo, leading them to decide on an acting competition to determine the winner. Pei Shangxuan ultimately lost the competition. During the performance, Daniel also kissed Han Yichen's hand, which further angered Pei Shangxuan.

Feeling that Li Li had not sided with him and enraged by the events, Pei Shangxuan angrily said "goodbye" to Li Li and stormed off. The very next day, Pei Shangxuan sent a challenge to Daniel for a decisive football match. This scheduled football battle was set to occur on the same day that superior leaders were expected to visit the school for an inspection.

Pei Shangxuan, a renowned soccer ace rarely defeated in school, accepted Daniel's challenge to a match. In the first round, Daniel caught Pei Shangxuan's shot, shattering Pei Shangxuan's undefeated record and proving himself a formidable opponent. Pei Shangxuan then scored in the second round, regaining face. However, in the third round (or during a penalty shootout), Pei Shangxuan's kick went awry, flying into a nearby classroom and breaking a window.

When two security guards rushed towards the field, Pei Shangxuan and his group fled. The guards pursued them, but Pei Shangxuan led Daniel to hide in a stairwell corner, successfully evading them. Through this incident, the two, impressed by each other's superb skills, became good friends or brothers. As the Gaokao (College Entrance Examination) approached, students prepared for the exams, promising to reunite in university and wishing for their friendship to last forever.

However, Li Li observed Han Yichen riding in the backseat of Pei Shangxuan's car, laughing and chatting, which made Li Li sadly wonder if they would still watch migratory birds together the following year. On the day of the exam, Li Li, accompanied by her family to school, realized she had forgotten her admission ticket. Fortunately, Liu Qianren thoughtfully brought it for her, ensuring she had it in time and wishing her success.

After some time together, Liu Qianren had fully integrated into the new family and no longer harbored hostility towards Li Li, now treating her as a close family member. After the two tense days of Gaokao passed, the class held a farewell dinner, where everyone shared their dreams.

During this time, Li Li realized her ordinary status in Pei Shangxuan's life, observing that in photos and memories, Han Yichen and Pei Shangxuan were always together, while she remained a silent observer on the side. In the year of graduation, Li Li began keeping a diary, inscribing a resolution: "This year, I don't want to like Pei Shangxuan anymore."

Meanwhile, Han Yichen faced the fate of being forced by her parents to study abroad, specifically in America, a decision that had already been firmly made. Saddened by the prospect of leaving her friends and especially Pei Shangxuan, Han Yichen went to a bar alone to drown her sorrows. There, she complained to Pei Shangxuan and was harassed by lecherous men, but Pei Shangxuan arrived in time to intervene.

While at the bar, she went to the restroom and was secretly filmed by three hooligans. Later, either continuing the harassment at the bar or on her way home, the same three hooligans attacked her again. Pei Shangxuan intervened, bravely fighting the thugs. During the altercation, he was severely beaten but managed to pick up a liquor bottle and injure the head hooligan, resulting in harm to both sides.

The consequences of his actions included potential jail time and medical compensation. Following the incident, the three hooligans used the secretly filmed U-disk to threaten Han Yichen. To protect her own reputation, Han Yichen went against her conscience and refused to testify for Pei Shangxuan, fleeing the scene and only crying at home, repeatedly saying "I'm sorry." Pei Shangxuan was detained by the police that very night.

When he learned that Han Yichen had refused to appear as a witness, he was utterly shocked and felt betrayed by her heroic act. Shortly after, Han Yichen's entire family emigrated abroad, and she refused to acknowledge the incident. Li Li achieved excellent results in her Gaokao. Two months later, she and Daniel entered the same university, where Li Li also reunited with her childhood friend, Li Jun, becoming classmates once more.

It was not until university started that Li Li learned about Pei Shangxuan's incident from Daniel. Despite his rebellious nature and previously poor academic record, Pei Shangxuan had also achieved good Gaokao scores, sufficient for a top-tier university. However, due to his involvement in the fight and causing injury, his future was now ruined, and he faced a hopeless future while imprisoned. Upon learning of his plight, Li Li visited Pei Shangxuan's mother at home, who was distraught.

Pei Shangxuan was detained by the police for injuring someone, becoming a young delinquent with a criminal record. Losing confidence in his future, he refused to meet Li Li and explicitly canceled their annual pact to watch migratory birds, an agreement he had originally made, now feeling inferior due to his crime. Li Li tried to visit him multiple times but was rejected.

On her lawyer's advice, she focused on her studies while also meticulously recording the 2004 World Cup scores, hoping to inspire him with football, though this effort ultimately failed. After Pei Shangxuan's release from prison, his family quickly moved house, seemingly to avoid neighbors' ridicule. Li Li, who had been visiting his home every weekend to comfort him, arrived at his former address only to learn from a resident that his family had already relocated.

Pei Shangxuan found work at a bar, where he lived a dissolute life. Li Li sought him out, but he was dismissive, swatting away a small doll she presented. This doll, a cherished gift from Pei Shangxuan, was particularly precious to Li Li after she secretly fell for him; she had hoped it would reawaken his confident self.

However, Pei Shangxuan's personality had dramatically changed; he expressed resentment, feeling abandoned by university and society, believing all his ideals had turned to foam, and that he was now merely living a humble life like an ant. Their conversation broke down, and Li Li found it impossible to confess her feelings, despite Daniel's encouragement to take that step, fearing it would ruin their friendship.

Sun Yu, who had failed his exams and was working in Guangdong, returned to Shanghai after hearing about Pei Shangxuan's plight. Daniel, along with Sun Yu, attempted to encourage Pei Shangxuan, taking him back to the football field to rekindle his youthful spirit. But the harsh reality had pulled Pei Shangxuan away from his dreams; he angrily shouted at his friends, feeling like a useless person, capable only of a mundane nine-to-five job, with no other pursuits.

Their efforts were completely useless, and Pei Shangxuan gave up on himself, leading even Daniel and Sun Yu to give up on him, though Li Li remained steadfast in her refusal to abandon him. One evening, Li Li visited Pei Shangxuan at the bar again. When a conflict arose between customers and a female bartender, Pei Shangxuan intervened, drinking to apologize. Li Li, witnessing his self-abandonment, became enraged and, in protest, drank a bottle of alcohol herself.

Pei Shangxuan quickly escorted the deeply intoxicated Li Li out of the bar and called a taxi. Before getting into the car, Li Li asked to meet him the following day to talk properly. Li Li returned home, where only Liu Qianren was present. Liu Qianren helped her to her room and bed. In her drunken state, Li Li mistakenly took Liu Qianren for Pei Shangxuan and repeatedly uttered, "I like you."

Liu Qianren, who had developed feelings for Li Li over time, heard her words clearly and was deeply moved. Unable to control his inner desire, he leaned down towards the unconscious Li Li. The next day, Pei Shangxuan waited for Li Li by the lake, at their old meeting place. Li Li had already arrived but hid behind a nearby tree, watching him silently with a complex expression.

Remembering her intimate moment with Liu Qianren, she gradually realized that she had become an "unclean girl," unworthy of purely loving Pei Shangxuan, and that her feelings for him were far more complex than simple liking.

Liu Qianren departed overseas for his studies. On the evening of his departure, he and a drunk Li Li became intimately involved, crossing a line. Overwhelmed with regret, Li Li subsequently told her mother she wished to move out to develop her independence and to support her best friend Li Jun. With her mother's permission and support from Liu Qianren's father, Li Li moved out of the Liu family residence to live with Li Jun.

That very night, before going to bed, Li Li wrote in her diary, reminding herself she could no longer love Pei Shangxuan. She felt she had no choice, believing she was no longer a "pure" girl and thus unworthy of a romantic relationship with Pei Shangxuan. She cried uncontrollably that first night, thinking of the past. The long night mirrored her empty heart, leaving her sleepless.

The next morning, she awoke with a fever, and in her delirium, she murmured Pei Shangxuan's name. Li Jun heard this and quickly called Pei Shangxuan to come. Through time and Li Li's unwavering efforts, Pei Shangxuan finally recovered his spirits. He had recently quit his job at a bar, determined to shed his past and embark on a fresh start in society, getting a job at a small supermarket through Teacher Gao's introduction.

After Li Li recovered from her illness, she accompanied Pei Shangxuan to the football field. Pei Shangxuan was in his element, full of life and vigor as he played. Li Li watched him from the stands, reflecting that while time had altered everyone else's life trajectories, Pei Shangxuan remained the same benevolent hero in her heart. At the supermarket, Pei Shangxuan worked alongside Susu, a freshman part-timer who, in an attempt to save on living expenses, once stole expired shampoo.

Qiang Ge, a supervisor at the supermarket, was displeased with Pei Shangxuan, viewing him as a "connection-hire," and frequently increased his workload. Pei Shangxuan, however, often protected Susu at work, such as opposing Qiang Ge's attempts to assign her heavy physical labor, inadvertently offending Qiang Ge. Li Li, accompanied by Li Jun and Daniel, visited the supermarket and specifically bought snacks and drinks, including candied chestnuts, lemonade, and other treats she knew Pei Shangxuan liked.

However, Pei Shangxuan gave these items to Susu, who hadn't eaten much lunch, disappointing Li Li. Li Jun was indignant on Li Li's behalf, scolding Pei Shangxuan for his insensitivity, but Li Li generously claimed she had intended for the snacks to be shared among everyone anyway. Pei Shangxuan's attentive care towards Susu sparked feelings of affection in Susu. One day, the supermarket manager accidentally lost his wallet.

Whether it was dropped into a box while moving goods with Pei Shangxuan and other employees and subsequently thrown outside, or fell during an inspection and was inadvertently transported away by a delivery driver, its disappearance provided Qiang Ge an opportunity. He immediately accused Pei Shangxuan, who had a record, of theft and slander.

Desperate to prove his innocence, Pei Shangxuan, Li Li, and Li Jun, along with the driver (who had mistakenly transported the wallet), diligently searched a large warehouse filled with goods, including expired drinks, for the entire evening, but failed to find it. Qiu Zian, who was waiting to tutor Li Li in English oral practice, was stood up.

Li Li, unwilling to give up and determined to clear Pei Shangxuan's name, returned to the warehouse the following day, sometimes accompanied by Li Jun, and eventually found the wallet. She excitedly brought it to the supermarket. As Pei Shangxuan was out on an errand and in a hurry for an exam, Li Li entrusted the wallet to Susu for safekeeping and asked her to deliver it.

Upon Pei Shangxuan's return, he gratefully accepted the wallet from Susu, profusely thanking her. Believing Susu had recovered it, he expressed his immense surprise and joy. Susu, driven by selfishness, remained silent, allowing him to credit her instead of Li Li, and later frequently interrupted Li Jun when she tried to reveal the truth.

Meanwhile, Li Jun's handsome and refined cousin, Qiu Zian, an English tutor, met Li Li through Li Jun when Li Li sought to improve her English oral skills. Li Li's gentle and kind nature left a deep impression on Qiu Zian, who found himself drawn to her and eager for a relationship. Qiu Zian openly expressed his interest in Li Li.

He once bought chocolate from Pei Shangxuan's supermarket, intending to give it to Li Li, but, worried it might not suit her taste, he asked a junior student outside the store to try it. Pei Shangxuan witnessed this scene and became suspicious, thinking Qiu Zian was fickle and flirtatious. Daniel later told Pei Shangxuan that Li Li's feelings for him were more than just friendship, a suggestion Pei Shangxuan initially dismissed as impossible.

However, upon witnessing Li Li's interactions with Qiu Zian and experiencing Qiu Zian's attentions, Pei Shangxuan began to feel jealous. His previous indifference gave way to an acute awareness of Qiu Zian's actions. When Pei Shangxuan confronted Qiu Zian rudely, Li Li immediately scolded Pei Shangxuan and sent him away, further solidifying the shift in Pei Shangxuan's perception and making him realize his true feelings.

Li Jun's computer experienced a critical crash, prompting Pei Shangxuan and Daniel to visit her home for repairs. They found Qiu Zian already there, as he frequently visited his cousin Li Jun, who also lived with Li Li. Pei Shangxuan harbored a strong conviction that Qiu Zian was a philanderer, two-timing Li Li, an impression solidified by an incident where Qiu Zian had a female schoolmate taste chocolate he intended to give Li Li.

Capitalizing on a game of truth or dare, Pei Shangxuan directly challenged Qiu Zian, compelling him to reveal the detail about the chocolate tasting. Despite Qiu Zian's anxious explanations that the person was merely a schoolmate, Pei Shangxuan's belief in Qiu Zian's playboy image remained unshaken. Their rivalry escalated into a series of challenges, the first being a football match. Pei Shangxuan used his football prowess to trick Qiu Zian, who rarely played, into serving as a goalkeeper.

Pei Shangxuan then launched a relentless offensive. Qiu Zian struggled immensely, falling repeatedly and initially unable to even touch the ball. However, driven by a desire to prove his worthiness to Pei Shangxuan, he eventually managed to catch one of Pei Shangxuan's shots. The second challenge involved talent, where Qiu Zian surprised Pei Shangxuan by displaying remarkably skilled dance moves, reminiscent of an experienced celebrity, much to Pei Shangxuan's astonishment.

Qiu Zian later revealed his dating philosophy: to win over the target's friends, which explained his willingness to endure Pei Shangxuan's antics. Qiu Zian leveraged his advantageous position in pursuing Li Li, given that his cousin Li Jun lived with her. He often visited Li Jun, using these opportunities to curry favor with Li Li, even showcasing his impressive culinary skills, despite his bookish and unathletic nature.

Li Jun enthusiastically supported her cousin's pursuit, constantly devising ways to bring Li Li and Qiu Zian closer. To further prepare for dating, Qiu Zian, under Li Jun's guidance, abandoned his usual reading of professional books and foreign classics to study domineering CEO romance novels, meticulously annotating and taking notes, which greatly surprised Li Jun.

He even took Li Jun to an amusement park for a full day, using her as a "guinea pig" to practice dating and understand Li Li's preferences. As a "divine assistant," Li Jun arranged for Li Li to visit the amusement park, ensuring her cousin was there to flawlessly execute their rehearsed plans. Qiu Zian, eager to avoid any delay and reflecting his pure-hearted first love, arrived at the amusement park before it even opened.

Separately, Pei Shangxuan, after working at a supermarket for some time, developed a strong desire to attend university. He had previously qualified for university but a past incident, specifically being jailed for fighting, had derailed his academic path. Now recovered in both body and mind, he resolved to cherish his youth and pursue higher education. During a university interview, the interviewer questioned why he had abandoned his earlier university admission. Recognizing that his chances for night school were slim given his past, Pei Shangxuan chose not to disclose the truth about his incarceration and respectfully concluded the interview.

Pei Shangxuan was unable to enroll in night school as desired due to his criminal record. Feeling indignant, he called Li Li, who was unaware of his interview results, and vented his frustration, scolding her. This led Li Li to initially cancel or postpone her plans to go to an amusement park. However, she specifically met with Pei Shangxuan beforehand to understand the reason for his anger.

During their conversation, Pei Shangxuan felt struck by the harsh reality, awakening from his beautiful fantasies to confront his current situation and a future filled with uncertainty. He felt a deep sense of inferiority, realizing that while his friends had bright prospects, he seemed destined for an ordinary life. Li Li, seeing Pei Shangxuan's self-doubt, emotionally reminded him of his high school days, when he was spirited and an idol to many girls, always bravely facing challenges.

In her heart, he remained a generous and righteous hero, and despite the passage of time, her heroic image of him had not changed. Her heartfelt words greatly encouraged Pei Shangxuan, helping him recover from his dejected state and regain confidence. He then accompanied Li Li to the amusement park. Meanwhile, Qiu Zian had been waiting for Li Li at the amusement park for a long time.

With the help of Li Jun, who urged Li Li to come, Qiu Zian, dressed as a mascot, publicly confessed his deep affection for Li Li. Pei Shangxuan, watching this, became furious and interrupted, accusing Qiu Zian of being a playboy with a girlfriend who was also trying to pursue other girls. Pei Shangxuan successfully thwarted Qiu Zian's romantic overture.

Daniel, observing Pei Shangxuan's repeated interference in Li Li's interactions with other boys, suspected that Pei Shangxuan had feelings for Li Li. The next day, Qiu Zian demonstrated his persistence by first trying to find Li Li at her home, then going directly to her teaching building, leaving her no choice but to talk to him.

Li Li frankly rejected Qiu Zian, but he did not give up, vowing to silently protect her and offering to help Pei Shangxuan resolve the night school issue. True to his word, Qiu Zian, who came from a respectable and wealthy background, used his connections to convince the school leadership to admit Pei Shangxuan into night school. Li Li nervously presented the enrollment application form to Pei Shangxuan.

Sensing something amiss, Pei Shangxuan took the form and confronted Qiu Zian, initially refusing his help due to pride. Pei Shangxuan had intended to throw the application form back at Qiu Zian to show his disdain, but Qiu Zian, for once showing a firm resolve, sternly lectured Pei Shangxuan. This served as a wake-up call, prompting Pei Shangxuan to begin realizing his own feelings for Li Li.

Under Qiu Zian's goading, Pei Shangxuan decided to cherish the hard-won opportunity to study and demonstrate his abilities. Pei Shangxuan decided to acknowledge Li Li's kindness and vowed never to break a promise to her again. As the saying goes, "Pei Shangxuan's word is like a migratory bird, once flown, hard to catch." To prove his renewed commitment, Pei Shangxuan swore to show Li Li migratory birds that year.

Since it wasn't the right season, he devised a clever plan to use shadows, inviting Li Li to his convenience store at night for this. However, Li Li's mother fell ill and was hospitalized, preventing Li Li from keeping the appointment. During Pei Shangxuan's rehearsal, Su Su witnessed his efforts, which further increased her admiration for him. Over time, accumulated issues inevitably reached a breaking point.

When Pei Shangxuan later questioned Qiu Zian in front of Li Jun, her words made him realize that he and Li Li were ultimately different, and that Li Li deserved a brilliant and radiant life. He then formally met with Qiu Zian and gave him a detailed list of "notes" (presumably about Li Li's preferences and habits).

At the same time, Su Su confessed her feelings to Pei Shangxuan, and he accepted, recognizing that he, a young man with a criminal record, and Li Li, from a respectable background, belonged to two different worlds. Years passed. Li Li, on the verge of graduating and entering the workforce, was driven by Qiu Zian to an interview for a designer position at a new company. Qiu Zian had been pursuing Li Li for three to four years by then.

Years earlier, he had received a letter from Pei Shangxuan detailing Li Li's habits and preferences, with Pei Shangxuan expressing hope that Qiu Zian would take good care of her. However, despite Pei Shangxuan's hopes and his sustained efforts, Qiu Zian had regrettably failed to capture Li Li's heart.

During the final year of university, leading up to graduation, a series of emotionally charged events unfold for a group of friends. Pei Shangxuan and Su Su's relationship appears to be heading towards marriage; Pei Shangxuan's mother warmly approves of Su Su and suggests they marry right after graduation, also advising Pei Shangxuan to visit Su Su's parents in her hometown, a trip he plans to undertake as he has recently secured a new job.

Su Su, however, is portrayed as a delicate and cautious individual in the relationship, constantly accommodating Pei Shangxuan while meticulously monitoring him, fearing he might slip away. She perceives Li Li as a long-standing rival, her intuition telling her that Li Li has always held a place in Pei Shangxuan's heart. At a farewell dinner hosted at Li Jun's home, which Su Su insisted on attending despite Pei Shangxuan's reluctance, the friends discuss their futures.

Daniel announces he has signed with an entertainment company, anticipating a glamorous celebrity life due to his talents in singing and speaking, while others, including Pei Shangxuan who is now a worker, are still striving in their respective careers, not yet at the stage of marriage. During this gathering, Su Su subtly but effectively "brands" Pei Shangxuan as hers with a few simple words.

Li Li, who has secretly loved Pei Shangxuan for many years, finds herself unable to suppress her feelings despite repeated attempts, experiencing profound sadness that she tries to conceal in the face of Pei Shangxuan and Su Su's impending marriage. Observing Li Li closely during the dinner, Qiu Zian finally discerns the true object of her affection, leading him to reluctantly abandon his "hopeless pursuit."

Later, Pei Shangxuan, feeling that he might not have another opportunity, decides to fulfill an old promise by taking Li Li to see migratory birds. However, Su Su intentionally disrupts this intimate occasion by joining them, acting as a persistent "little tail." The interactions between Su Su and Pei Shangxuan deeply wound Li Li's heart, while Pei Shangxuan's unconscious kindness towards Li Li further pushes Su Su to the brink of madness.

Su Su's intervention ultimately prevents Pei Shangxuan and Li Li from experiencing the warm and romantic atmosphere they once shared while watching birds. Meanwhile, at the same dinner party, Li Jun, who has harbored a silent love for Daniel for years and admired his talents as a future superstar, feels a vast gap between them and struggles with a sense of inferiority, preventing her from confessing.

Seizing what she believes might be her last chance, she attempts to secretly kiss Daniel's cheek while he is drunk and asleep at the table. Just as she prepares for a "true" kiss, Daniel suddenly awakens. Caught in a moment of extreme proximity, with both nearly kissing, Li Jun is left awkward, and a nervous Daniel hastily makes an excuse to use the restroom and flees.

Li Jun is left heartbroken and devastated by the failed attempt, lamenting her lack of courage to pursue the handsome and charming Daniel. Daniel himself becomes troubled about how to navigate his relationship with Li Jun. Ultimately, Li Jun, adopting a "succeed or break ties" mentality, courageously confronts Daniel and confesses her feelings.

Daniel, who had always viewed Li Jun as merely a "buddy," is utterly shocked and terrified by this declaration, leaving the future of their relationship uncertain: whether they will become a couple or sever ties permanently.

Pei Shangxuan fulfilled his wish of watching migratory birds with Li Li, but the romantic atmosphere was ruined by Su Su, making Pei Shangxuan very angry. He canceled his plan to accompany Su Su back to her hometown, as Su Su's possessiveness was too strong; she not only disrupted Pei Shangxuan and Li Li's bird watching trip, but also demanded that Pei Shangxuan cut off contact with Li Li.

Pei Shangxuan couldn't bear it and had the idea of breaking up with Su Su. Meanwhile, Daniel was also struggling with his emotions, feeling lost. Li Jun had confessed her feelings to him, but he hadn't responded. He didn't know why he rejected Li Jun, perhaps because they had been together day and night for many years.

The more familiar someone is, the harder it is to change the relationship, and he wasn't ready to suddenly transform their relationship from classmates to lovers. Daniel was stunned by Li Jun's bold confession and remained silent for a long time, hurting Li Jun deeply. Afterwards, Daniel lingered outside Li Jun's home, conflicted, but ultimately didn't enter. Unable to sort out their feelings, Daniel and Pei Shangxuan went to a bar to drink away their sorrows.

Su Su called Pei Shangxuan to apologize, blaming herself for demanding that he end his contact with Li Li. Pei Shangxuan realized that he and Su Su were from two different worlds and proposed breaking up during the call, shocking the somewhat drunk Daniel. Pei Shangxuan and Su Su ultimately broke up. The next day, Daniel and Pei Shangxuan visited Li Li's home. Li Jun showed deep hostility towards Daniel's arrival, and left with a stony face.

Daniel followed her and caught up with her on the road, giving her a passionate kiss, resolving their misunderstanding and returning happily. They ran into Pei Shangxuan who wanted to confess to Li Li.

Since his conflict and breakup with Su Su, Pei Shangxuan realized that he was deeply in love with Li Li and wanted to confess to her, but the words were hard to say, and with the sudden return of his two friends, he had to swallow the words back. It became clear that Daniel liked Li Jun, and after confirming his feelings, he pursued her and eventually won her over.

Li Li was accepted into the company she admired, Ao Chuang (Auctron). Han Yichen and Liu Qianren returned to China at the same time, but Liu Qianren didn't return to his father's house. Coincidentally, Liu Qianren was parachuted in as the new head of Li Li's company, making it impossible for them to avoid each other. Pei Shangxuan's company, Zhengwei Technology, happened to receive work from Ao Chuang. Han Yichen and Liu Qianren had studied at the same university abroad.

Han Yichen was recommended by Liu Qianren to work at Ao Chuang as a newcomer. Li Li encountered Han Yichen on her first day of work. They rode the elevator together, and Li Li heard Han Yichen's voice in the crowd, but she didn't greet her. Liu Qianren deliberately avoided Li Li after returning to China, not immediately meeting her. He was unprepared for Li Li to be a new employee at Ao Chuang.

This meant Liu Qianren would be working with Li Li day and night. He would be partnering with Ao Chuang as a partner. Pei Shangxuan defended Han Yichen from hooligans when they graduated high school, but Han Yichen didn't come forward as a witness to protect her reputation, which deeply hurt Pei Shangxuan. Pei Shangxuan told Li Li that he was still bothered by Han Yichen's actions.

Daniel took Li Jun to visit his studio, which was frowned upon by his superior. As an artist, his background should be clean, and a girlfriend would mean scandal, especially if her identity was very different from the artist's. It seemed their path would not be smooth. While Daniel wasn't yet a popular star, his company's manager, David, didn't allow Daniel to be in a relationship.

Daniel felt frustrated and complained to Pei Shangxuan, who confessed that he intended to confess to Li Li once he had achieved something in his career, because he wanted to be with her forever. Li Li, having just entered society, suffered her first crisis: not only were she and Han Yichen in the same company, but only one of them could stay after a month, with a fair PK planned. To realize his plan of being with Li Li, Pei Shangxuan went to Li Li's company as a network technician under the guise of work.

The narrative begins at Outron Company, where Pei Shangxuan and Li Li work as colleagues. Pei Shangxuan, having matured significantly over the years, uses his position to invite Li Li for a Chinese lunch, during which Han Yichen is mentioned. All three are now connected, working at the same company.

Pei Shangxuan harbors deep resentment towards Han Yichen, recalling how she almost ruined his future by betraying him and causing him to be jailed for fighting, an event he remembers as feeling like the end of the world. Despite Li Li's concern about potential conflicts, Pei Shangxuan assures her he will not cause trouble with Han Yichen at the company.

Meanwhile, Liu Qianren, who previously shared a "one-night stand" with Li Li, returns to the country with a smooth and bright career path. He immediately becomes a partner at Outron Company and is introduced as the leader of the design department, managing all new and old employees, including Li Li and Han Yichen. Li Li is unsettled by Liu Qianren's presence, especially when he is formally introduced as a partner, and notes his strict attitude towards her.

Li Li and Han Yichen, who are cousins, are both new employees at the company and are about to face a brutal elimination system, where the losing party will be ruthlessly fired. Han Yichen, distressed by this situation, complains to Liu Qianren, explaining her familial bond with Li Li and her moral unease if Li Li were to be eliminated. The two cousins eventually reconcile, with Han Yichen giving Li Li a notebook.

Han Yichen then asks Li Li to mediate for her, hoping Li Li can persuade Pei Shangxuan to meet with her and resolve their long-standing conflict. However, Pei Shangxuan unexpectedly becomes cold and adamantly refuses to clear the air with Han Yichen. This unresolved tension flares when Pei Shangxuan encounters Han Yichen while repairing Li Li's computer; though Han Yichen greets him with a smile, Pei Shangxuan responds with cold words, the atmosphere instantly becoming strained.

Separately, Daniel has become influential at an entertainment company, often surrounded by numerous assistants, including Li Jun. Li Jun frequently finds herself exploited as free labor by others. Daniel, witnessing this, feels sympathetic and protests to his agent, David, about Li Jun's role. Li Jun, working at Daniel's studio, gradually develops a sense of insecurity, fearing that Daniel might eventually be seduced by other women, even if he is upright.

Daniel and David argue over Li Jun's treatment, with David outlining potential negative outcomes. Feeling pressured, Li Jun eventually proposes that they keep their relationship a secret. She confides her worries to Li Li. Pei Shangxuan, having matured, privately expresses his feelings for Li Li to Daniel, stating his intention to only confess to her once his career is stable, ensuring he can provide her with true happiness. He gives Li Li a surprise at work, and they share lunch.

With the company's competition plan set for only one week, Li Li struggles to devise a design solution; her computer crashes, and she seeks Pei Shangxuan's help. Later, Pei Shangxuan accompanies Li Li to a mask market to find inspiration, and they share an intimate, warm moment. However, upon Pei Shangxuan dropping Li Li home, they encounter Liu Qianren, leading to an immediate verbal confrontation between the two men.

Liu Qianren encountered Li Li and Pei Shangxuan as they returned from outside. Liu Qianren was hostile towards Pei Shangxuan, recalling past conflicts where Pei Shangxuan had protected Li Li, and referred to him as Li Li's protector. Liu Qianren openly stated his identity, asserting himself as Li Li's superior and Pei Shangxuan's half-superior, using his boss status to issue a warning to Li Li about the quality of her work.

Li Li and her cousin, Han Yichen, designed proposals for the Ouchuang company. With clients having only fifteen minutes before catching a flight, Manager Zhang initially decided to abandon Li Li's proposal due to Han Yichen's superior design skills, planning for Han Yichen alone to meet the clients. However, Liu Qianren, despite acknowledging Han Yichen's better design, insisted that Manager Zhang provide Li Li with a fair opportunity.

Under Liu Qianren's persistence, the company's real head (who was also Liu Qianren's teacher) decided to allow a joint presentation: Han Yichen presented her exterior packaging design for eight minutes, and Li Li presented her poster design for two minutes. Han Yichen's technical skill was acknowledged as superior to Li Li's. After the meeting, Han Yichen comforted a nervous Li Li, who recognized flaws in her own design and admired Han Yichen's work.

Liu Qianren later criticized both designs, noting Han Yichen's lacked highlights and Li Li's treated clients like elementary students. However, he then praised their joint presentation, confirming that both designs had been approved by the clients, and both women were hired by Ouchuang, thereby ending their probationary period early. Han Yichen and Li Li were overjoyed, having initially feared elimination.

In a photography studio, Daniel was shooting an advertisement or promotional material with a female model/star, with the photographer repeatedly asking for more intimate poses, which caused Li Jun, Daniel's girlfriend, great jealousy. Li Jun delivered drinks and, while doing so, flirted with Daniel, and her embrace with him was deemed very photogenic by the photographer, who then asked her to step aside. Despite her jealousy, Li Jun supported Daniel's career.

Though studio life was challenging due to her jealousy, their leisure time together was joyful, including dressing Daniel in a "Shamate" style and going shopping, where they were still recognized. For Liu Qianren's father's birthday, Li Li went home to celebrate. Li Li invited Liu Qianren, who initially refused to go home but later returned with gifts just as the family sat down to eat. During the celebration, Li Li's mother suddenly fainted.

She was diagnosed with cervical cancer, which was suspected to be a relapse. Li Li then learned that her mother had previously suffered from cervical cancer during Li Li's high school entrance exams, but had lied about going on a business trip for a month, keeping this secret until now, which was a heavy blow to Li Li. For her mother's sake, Li Li submitted a resignation application to Ouchuang, but it was rejected.

Liu Qianren also learned that his parents' marriage was not due to Li Li's mother's interference. Liu Qianren, who harbored feelings for Li Li for many years, realized he should support her at the hospital. He canceled a significant business opportunity (described as a chance for an international award, emphasizing that money was less important than his subtle relationship with Li Li) to provide her with emotional support.

After learning that Li Li's mother had not interfered in his parents' marriage, Liu Qianren, wanting to compensate the family and proving he was not cold-blooded, took it upon himself to transfer Li Li's mother to a VIP hospital room and meticulously consulted with the doctors. The doctor, mistakenly believing Liu Qianren to be Li Li's mother's biological son, informed him that cancer could have a familial genetic history and recommended a full body check-up for family members.

This made Liu Qianren instantly worried about Li Li's safety, leading him to provide her with a check-up card back at the company. Han Yichen, who had studied abroad for four years constantly thinking of Pei Shangxuan, returned to China specifically to rekindle their relationship and atone for having caused his past imprisonment. When her computer broke, she sought Pei Shangxuan's help, but he flatly rejected her.

Liu Qianren found a tearful Han Yichen and, as her senior for four years, correctly surmised her distress was over Pei Shangxuan; he advised her that they were unsuited, but she remained resolute. When Pei Shangxuan was later falsely accused by an Ouchuang employee, Han Yichen came to his aid, but he once again rejected her good intentions.

After the truth was clarified, it became evident that despite Pei Shangxuan's strong work ethic and capabilities, his lack of a proper diploma prevented him from securing a supervisor position. Determined to compensate him, Han Yichen called her father, arranging for Pei Shangxuan to be hired by their powerful family company. However, during the interview, upon discovering that Han Yichen was the boss's daughter, Pei Shangxuan immediately left. Han Yichen pursued him outside but failed to persuade him to accept the job.

Liu Qianren, concerned for Li Li's health, subtly provided her with a health check card, claiming it was a new employee benefit from the company, and also requested she submit health check materials under the company's name. When Li Li left with the card, she mentioned her mother's transfer to a VIP ward, and though Liu Qianren didn't explicitly admit it, Li Li guessed he was the benefactor and bent to thank him.

Their relationship had been tense, so Liu Qianren was pleased to finally gain Li Li's goodwill. Meanwhile, Han Yichen, seeking to reconcile with Pei Shangxuan whom he considered an enemy, and to win him back, contacted her old high school classmate, Wang Shixiao. She also met with another classmate, hoping for their help. Many classmates were still upset with Han Yichen for her ingratitude after Pei Shangxuan went to jail for hitting someone on her behalf.

However, seeing her remorse, the two classmates, including Wang Shixiao, agreed to help her make amends with Pei Shangxuan. Wang Shixiao used her upcoming wedding as an excuse to invite Pei Shangxuan and a group of classmates to a pre-wedding gathering. Initially, the atmosphere was joyful, but it quickly soured when Han Yichen appeared, prompting Pei Shangxuan to try to leave. In a moment of desperation, Han Yichen bowed and apologized for her past ingratitude.

She explained that she had been blackmailed by three hooligans who had secretly filmed her in a restroom. If she had testified for Pei Shangxuan, the video would have been released online, compelling her to stand by for the sake of her reputation. Realizing the truth was more complex than he had imagined, Pei Shangxuan declared that their past grievances were cleared, forgiving Han Yichen.

While Li Li was happy for their reconciliation, an unspoken sadness arose within her, as Li Jun believed that Han Yichen and Pei Shangxuan would rekindle their relationship, an outcome Li Li did not wish for. At a separate time, Liu Qianren drove Li Li to meet a client. On the way, their conversation turned to a past intimate encounter.

Li Li expressed her resentment towards Liu Qianren, especially his return to start a business, which forced her to confront an unbearable past. Liu Qianren, perceiving Li Li's overthinking, stopped the car on the roadside, locked the doors, and directly explained what truly happened: when Li Li was drunk, she had repeatedly called out Pei Shangxuan's name, and Liu Qianren had quietly left, meaning nothing had occurred between them.

The truth came too late for Li Li; though she was relieved, she was still unable to fully let go and exited the car to walk to the client meeting, leaving Liu Qianren exasperated. Through this direct conversation, Li Li resolved her misunderstanding about what happened when she was drunk after high school graduation. Later, for her wedding, Wang Shixiao arranged for Han Yichen and Pei Shangxuan to be the bridesmaid and best man.

When Pei Shangxuan arrived, he found Han Yichen was the bridesmaid. Wang Shixiao, using the pretext of choosing wedding photos, left the two alone. Han Yichen, who was determined to win back Pei Shangxuan, subtly expressed her love, but he rejected her advances. He had previously told Li Li that despite forgiving Han Yichen, he only considered her a friend. Their conversation ultimately ended unhappily.

Pei Shangxuan sends flowers to Li Li's hospitalized mother, accidentally leaving his wallet behind. A nurse finds the wallet, leading Li Li to mistakenly believe that Liu Qianren was responsible for the flowers and her mother's transfer to a VIP room. Li Li eventually discovers Pei Shangxuan's missing wallet and returns it, scolding him for doing good deeds anonymously and spending lavishly.

Through this incident, Li Li realizes all that Pei Shangxuan has done for her, prompting him to declare that Li Li is more important than his entrepreneurship, which makes their relationship somewhat awkward. Meanwhile, Li Li and Han Yichen collaborate on a team emblem design for their client, Sister Luo. When they submit their design, Liu Qianren reviews it while feeling unwell.

Li Li notices his poor complexion due to illness and brings him water, taking the opportunity to ask him about the hospital room arrangement. Liu Qianren denies any involvement in either the flowers or the room, refusing to take credit or gain Li Li's favor. Initially, he approves the design, but Sister Luo later rejects the team emblem, deeming it to lack the necessary sporting spirit.

In frustration, Liu Qianren tears up the design after an unsuccessful discussion with Sister Luo. Li Li questions his actions, reminding him of the team's effort. Liu Qianren subsequently calms down, agreeing to continue the design work and reprinting the sketches for Li Li to revise. To help Li Li, Pei Shangxuan impresses her by collecting a vast number of famous team emblems online for her reference.

In another storyline, Daniel's career is flourishing, but he remains in a relationship with Li Jun. Li Jun, trying to secure their bond, buys Daniel a necklace, which displeases Daniel's manager, David. David separates them to privately urge Daniel to prioritize his career. Li Jun accidentally overhears this conversation, leaving her troubled. Later, when they encounter paparazzi, Li Jun lashes out at the reporters, stating she is merely an assistant and already has a boyfriend.

Daniel is deeply concerned by Li Jun's emotional state and confides in Pei Shangxuan about his inability to dedicate himself entirely to Li Jun. As Daniel's fame grows, the rift between him and Li Jun widens, threatening to erupt. During a relaxed outing, Li Li and Li Jun are joined by Daniel and Pei Shangxuan, and the four play a game of truth or dare.

Both Li Li and Pei Shangxuan roll the lowest number, and Pei Shangxuan chooses to speak his truth, describing his "most loved girl" without explicitly naming Li Li. Li Li, listening with a complex expression, understands that he is referring to her; both harbor feelings for each other but hesitate to confess. Daniel attempts to push Pei Shangxuan to explicitly confess, but the moment is interrupted by Daniel's fans.

Han Yichen, in pursuit of Pei Shangxuan, discreetly secures investment from General Manager Gu for Pei Shangxuan's social software startup, which is progressing exceptionally well. Pei Shangxuan, believing his success is solely due to his own abilities, decides to formally confess to Li Li and plans a significant surprise for her. He sets a time for the confession, which Li Li has waited 7-8 years for.

Li Jun sends Li Li a text message, urging her to leave work to meet Pei Shangxuan for his confession. However, an urgent company phone conference disrupts Li Li's plans, preventing her from leaving immediately. Pei Shangxuan is left waiting for hours alone with flowers. The question remains how Li Li will choose between her important work commitments and Pei Shangxuan's long-anticipated confession.

Li Li, anticipating Pei Shangxuan's confession, appears flustered, arousing Liu Qianren's curiosity. She rushes off to a location specified by Li Jun, only to find it empty. Disappointed, as Pei Shangxuan and his group are nowhere to be found, she returns home and discovers Pei Shangxuan waiting in her yard. The actual confession location was a ruse orchestrated by Li Jun to give Li Li an emotional rollercoaster.

Under the romantic night sky, Pei Shangxuan expresses his deep love for Li Li, promising to stay with her for life. Although she has longed for this moment, Li Li fears that becoming romantically involved will ruin their friendship, as a breakup could cost them their bond. However, Pei Shangxuan is determined to overcome these concerns, realizing that his love for Li Li has been unwavering through the years. Eventually, Li Li accepts Pei Shangxuan's love.

However, soon after, she experiences nosebleeds. Meanwhile, Han Yichen meets with President Gu as a third-party collaborator, attempting to establish a business relationship with Pei Shangxuan. He rejects her advances, declaring his love for Li Li. President Gu, initially supporting Pei Shangxuan's venture due to the Han family's influence, decides to continue the partnership despite Pei Shangxuan's refusal to collaborate with Han Yichen.

Han Yichen, upon returning to her company, makes things difficult for Li Li during a meeting and accuses her of stealing her love. Late at night, Pei Shangxuan takes Li Li home. Overwhelmed with affection, Li Li kisses him on the cheek and shyly runs inside, thrilled. Fortunately, Liu Qianren does not force employees to finish their work immediately, so Li Li requests to take it home.

She rushes to a fan meeting, but no one is there, so she returns home despondently. However, she receives a big surprise. The confession process is not so smooth, but finally Li Li tearfully nods her head. . . The next morning, Li Li receives a warm text message from her newly appointed boyfriend. She experiences a nosebleed. Christmas is fast approaching, and the tradition at Austrian company is a company-wide lottery.

Whoever's name is on the card you draw, you have to fulfill his or her wish. Li Li draws President Zhang, and Liu Qianren, as the audience can guess, who did he draw. . . Pei Shangxuan goes to sign a contract, and in talking with his investor, he learns that there is another investor involved, Han Yichen, representing Lingcai International.

Facing Han Yichen's relentless harassment, Pei Shangxuan directly admits that he has someone he loves, and admits that it is Li Li. This has stirred up a hornet's nest. Competitive Han Yichen is simply unreasonable at times and starts to work against Li Li again. Pei Shangxuan only has a month to come up with a practical plan to deal with venture capital.

Although they both encounter difficulties at work, they are both full of confidence and agree to spend Christmas together. Li Li needs to compete with her design draft, and Pei Shangxuan has to do a venture capital plan presentation.

Li Li designed multiple team emblems, ultimately creating a distinctive one featuring a pistol and a rose, which conveyed a heroic spirit asserting women's capabilities equal to men's. Liu Qianren affirmed her novel design, though he expressed concern that its unconventional approach might lead to failure. Han Yichen, observing Liu Qianren's smile while he approved Li Li's design and explained precautions, realized that his feelings for Li Li were not merely professional.

The team emblem competition against Han Yichen was scheduled for Christmas Day. To prepare, Li Li worked extensive overtime, even feeling physically unwell but dismissing her symptoms. Pei Shangxuan, showing his care, brought Li Li late-night snacks and fed them to her by hand, allowing her to continue working. Meanwhile, Han Yichen discovered Li Li had given Liu Qianren a Christmas gift and suspected a secret relationship between them.

She approached Liu Qianren with a proposal to cooperate and sabotage the relationship between Li Li and Pei Shangxuan. However, Liu Qianren, acting with integrity, straightforwardly refused her offer. Unwilling to concede, Han Yichen had also met with the client, Luo Can, the night before the competition, subtly attempting to influence him.

She also tried to undermine Li Li by revealing that Pei Shangxuan was giving a venture capital speech that day, suggesting she could help him succeed faster and questioning what Li Li could contribute. However, Li Li understood Pei Shangxuan's desire to achieve success through his own efforts. On Christmas Day, during the competition, Li Li presented her design unconventionally.

She played a video recorded by Luo Can's fans, which Pei Shangxuan had provided, along with Luo Can's past match recordings. This presentation successfully touched Luo Can's heart, deeply moving him. Li Li then articulated her sports philosophy, emphasizing that women, like men, can excel on the sports field, a concept her pistol and rose emblem perfectly embodied. Luo Can, finding her design concept perfectly aligned with his understanding of sportsmanship, immediately selected Li Li's emblem.

This victory also meant Li Li secured Luo Can as a strong entrepreneurial partner for Pei Shangxuan, complete with a stadium and players. Han Yichen, bitter about losing and seeing Li Li claim the credit, grew more resentful. She sarcastically remarked that Li Li was meeting her boyfriend, Pei Shangxuan, while wearing a gift from another man, Liu Qianren, making the relationship between Liu Qianren and Li Li awkward.

Liu Qianren, who had once sent Li Li a broken mirror, used the Christmas occasion to give her a complete, undamaged mirror, subtly expressing his admiration, which caught Li Li off guard. That Christmas, a special holiday for couples, Pei Shangxuan dressed as Santa Claus for Li Li, and they had a joyful night out, sharing hugs and kisses.

In contrast, Daniel had to miss Christmas dinner with Li Jun, abandoning her with a "pale sorry," because he had an appointment with Mr. Shen, who had the potential to package him as an Asian superstar. Li Jun, who had painstakingly prepared dinner, waited alone at home, deeply disappointed. When Li Li returned home, Daniel also arrived. Li Jun pretended to be sound asleep on the table.

Daniel, feeling helpless, complained to Li Li about the inconveniences of being a star, making it difficult for him to spend time with Li Jun. The next morning, Li Jun admitted to Li Li that she had deliberately feigned sleep to make Daniel reflect on his actions. Li Li continued to experience physical discomfort, including waking up with a nosebleed the next morning, but she still dismissed these as minor ailments. Later, during a company meeting, Li Li suddenly fainted.

Liu Qianren, alarmed, immediately rushed her to the hospital. Simultaneously, Li Jun faced the imminent end of her relationship with Daniel. Mr. Shen, the representative of a Korean entertainment company, had confirmed his desire to sign Daniel, requiring him to go to Korea for several years of training and development. This forced Daniel to choose between his career and Li Jun. With ulterior motives, Han Yichen also recommended Li Li to head an out-of-town branch for the Autochuang company, placing Li Li in a difficult position shortly before she fainted.

Daniel, having been noticed by a Korean entertainment company, decides to go to Korea for advanced training and development. David reminds him to seize this opportunity, from which Daniel learns he will be unable to return for at least two to three years, or even several years. Unwilling to waste Li Jun's youth, Daniel makes the difficult decision to break up with her.

He proactively asks Li Jun out to confess his "selfish" choice, explaining his great ambition and admitting he is moving too fast for her to keep up, even if she is willing to wait. Li Jun, who had successfully interviewed for an entertainment reporter position specifically to be close to Daniel, is shocked by his decision to study abroad. Daniel expresses his apologies, feeling regretful but determined.

Li Jun initially cannot accept his "ruthless" behavior, but then becomes emotional, crying and laughing, before agreeing to the breakup. Their once loving and sweet relationship ends due to the harsh reality, and they become strangers. After the breakup, a drunken Li Jun returns home to Li Li to vent her sorrows. Li Li embraces her with care, feeling that only physical comfort can be offered, as external intervention in matters of emotion is futile.

Pei Shangxuan opposes Daniel's decision to break up, stating that if he were to face a choice between love and career with Li Li, he would always choose love, as he would not be happy even with the whole world if he lost her. Li Li experiences a sudden illness and faints at home, subsequently being sent to the hospital by Liu Qianren.

Han Yichen informs Pei Shangxuan about Li Li's fainting, subtly implying an unusual relationship between Li Li and Liu Qianren and attempting to sow discord. However, Pei Shangxuan is unaffected, determined instead to improve himself. He visits Li Li, who has recovered and does not consider her fainting a serious matter, and she enjoys the meat porridge he cooked for her.

Pei Shangxuan has successfully secured one million US dollars in startup capital from CEO Gu and envisions a happy life with Li Li. Li Li mentions that her company plans to establish a branch in Beijing and she has been chosen for a position there, though she has not yet given her boss a definite answer and is taking things one step at a time.

Pei Shangxuan declares that he will go wherever Li Li goes, even considering moving his startup base to Beijing, proclaiming, "Pei you for a lifetime, never separate Li." After a long period of recuperation, Li Li's mother's check-up results show only simple gynecological inflammation, and her condition is no longer serious. The entire family happily takes a family photo. After the photo, Li Li states she does not want to go to Beijing.

Liu Qianren, who had anticipated her decision but remained unreconciled, takes the opportunity to express his long-suppressed feelings to Li Li, telling her, "What Pei Shangxuan can do, I will do better and more." He feels much lighter despite knowing he is destined for rejection. As Li Li and Liu Qianren walk away from each other, Liu Qianren receives a call from his father.

He learns that Li Li has been diagnosed with leukemia and has a maximum of five years, or not much time, left to live, with doctors expressing sympathy but offering no other remedies. Han Yichen's various provocations and career difficulties failed to separate Li Li and Pei Shangxuan; instead, this sudden diagnosis of leukemia devastates Li Li, making her unable to face Pei Shangxuan. After leaving the hospital, Li Li calls Pei Shangxuan but hides her leukemia diagnosis. She returns home accompanied by Liu Qianren and his father, and cries uncontrollably in her mother's arms.

Upon returning home, Li Li embraced her mother and cried uncontrollably. To conceal Li Li's serious illness, which was leukemia, Liu Fu quickly fabricated a story, claiming Liu Qianren had scolded Li Li for poor work performance. Liu Qianren, with a complex expression, collaborated with his father in this "well-intentioned lie" to keep the truth from Li Li's mother.

Liu Qianren had developed feelings for Li Li years ago and knew he had to seize the moment to care for her for the rest of her life. Liu Fu, although initially surprised by Liu Qianren's secret admiration for Li Li, fully supported his son's sincere intentions. Aware that her time was limited, Li Li spent the evening with her mother.

Unbeknownst to her mother, Li Li's mother recounted the story of how she met and fell in love with Liu Fu, and expressed her greatest wish to see Li Li married. While listening, Li Li silently made a decision, thinking of a phrase implying eternal devotion to Pei Shangxuan. Meanwhile, Li Jun, decisive in her feelings, returned Daniel's gift and even demanded that he discard the necklace she had given him.

Her coldness and ruthlessness deeply troubled Daniel but also solidified his resolve to leave for Korea for work. Li Li, back at her company, decided to resign again but was persuaded by Liu Qianren to instead transfer to the Beijing branch office. This was part of her plan to quietly leave and ensure no one, including Pei Shangxuan, would know about her illness or her impending chemotherapy before a specific surgical plan was finalized.

Li Li attempted to use her move to Beijing as a subtle way to break up with Pei Shangxuan, but his unwavering vows prevented her. Nevertheless, Li Li, being stubborn, remained resolute in her decision, noting in a notebook, "Pei Shangxuan, this year, I cannot like you anymore." Pei Shangxuan visited Li Li, still completely unaware of her leukemia. He supported her "work trip" to Beijing, expressing concern about her adapting to Beijing's climate and speaking words filled with care.

Overwhelmed by her inner sorrow, Li Li embraced Pei Shangxuan and wept bitterly. Although surprised, Pei Shangxuan did not delve deeper into the reasons for her distress. Following this, Li Li's family moved to Beijing without leaving any contact information for Pei Shangxuan. Li Li was admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy. The illness began to rage within her, and she was horrified to discover her hair starting to fall out.

Despite her preparations, the disease progressed rapidly, catching her off guard and nearly causing her to break down. Fortunately, Liu Qianren was constantly by her side, offering meticulous care, which helped Li Li quickly regain her composure and accept the chemotherapy. During her fight against the disease, she drew a bird's feather, reminiscing about the times she watched migratory birds with Pei Shangxuan. Liu Qianren, seeing the artistic merit in her drawing, sent the work to the Ornithological Association.

While Li Li went to great lengths to hide her illness from her mother—with Liu Qianren even arranging a tour package for her—Li Li's mother's own illness recurred. Years of fatigue and several sudden illnesses ultimately claimed her life. Her greatest wish had been to see Li Li marry. Six years later, Liu Qianren, Liu Fu, and Li Li moved back. Liu Qianren accompanied Li Li to visit her mother's grave.

At the graveside, he openly declared his desire to take care of Li Li for the rest of her life. His declaration surprised Li Li, though she had long been aware of his feelings but was simply not mentally prepared for such an open confession. Over these six years, Pei Shangxuan had transformed from a young man into a wealthy general manager. He became a sponsor for an art exhibition organized by a bird association.

At this exhibition, Li Li's feather painting was particularly striking. The exhibition's coordinator, bound by a confidentiality agreement, refused to disclose the artist's name to Pei Shangxuan. Dissatisfied, Pei Shangxuan lingered at the exhibition, yearning to meet the author of the feather painting. Li Li, having submitted her painting to the exhibition, intended to visit it herself and narrowly missed Pei Shangxuan, who was temporarily answering a phone call.

Pei Shangxuan unexpectedly encounters Li Li and Liu Qianren at a bird-watching art exhibition, seven years after Li Li's sudden disappearance. Pei Shangxuan is shocked to see Li Li, who he believed had vanished without a trace, now being embraced by Liu Qianren. Seven years prior, Pei Shangxuan had planned to go to Beijing to find Li Li after finishing his work, but she disappeared, cutting all contact with him and their friend Li Jun.

Still resentful and confused by her vanishing act, Pei Shangxuan demands an explanation, insisting he doesn't want any excuses. He reminds Li Li of their kiss on Christmas Eve seven years ago, convinced that her feelings then were genuine and that she had truly loved him. However, Li Li remains silent, adopting a cold and indifferent demeanor.

She advises Pei Shangxuan to let go of the past and move on with his new life, completely denying their former relationship and stating that memories should simply remain memories as people become more rational with age. She declares that her relationship with Pei Shangxuan ended long ago. As Pei Shangxuan looks on in anger and sorrow, Li Li, with tears in her eyes, resolutely departs accompanied by Liu Qianren. Liu Qianren advises Li Li not to run away anymore.

Unknown to Pei Shangxuan, Li Li has been battling leukemia for seven years. Her health has steadily deteriorated since she underwent chemotherapy, leaving her with frequent and severe back pain, and a fear that the illness could take her life at any moment. This fear and her condition were the true reasons she broke up with Pei Shangxuan and disappeared, as she didn't want her illness to impede his entrepreneurial endeavors.

Li Li believes she is not destined to be with Pei Shangxuan and feels compelled to hurt him again to keep him at a distance. Although she went for a recent medical check-up where her doctor concealed the full severity of her condition, attributing her back pain and insomnia to mere chemotherapy after-effects, the truth is that her leukemia cells have further infiltrated her bone marrow, indicating a worsening prognosis.

Unaware of the gravity of her own condition, Li Li confides in her best friend, Li Jun, revealing her leukemia and requesting that Li Jun keep it a secret from Pei Shangxuan. Meanwhile, Daniel returns to China after seven years of studies in Korea, having achieved international superstardom through immense dedication, harsh training, and hard work. As an entertainment reporter, Li Jun tries to interview him at the airport, but his tight schedule prevents him from answering her questions.

During a subsequent comeback press conference, David, Daniel's manager, attempts to prevent Li Jun from asking questions, but Daniel deliberately gives her the opportunity. His answers are profound and contain hidden messages, revealing his deep regret for having focused solely on struggle in his youth, which caused him to miss many beautiful moments. He cryptically states that the person who inspired him during those years is someone he will cherish for a lifetime.

These words are clearly aimed at Li Jun, who shows a mix of surprise and confusion, understanding the underlying sentiment. Li Jun has since moved on from her past relationship with Daniel, and she later discusses him with Pei Shangxuan during a phone call, expressing her dislike for Daniel's new celebrity status and the entourage that surrounds him. Pei Shangxuan, however, is too preoccupied with Li Li's mysterious reappearance and her past actions to dwell on Daniel.

Still seeking answers and a way to reconnect, Pei Shangxuan uses Li Jun's name to invite Li Li out. He takes her to the reed marsh, a place where they once watched migratory birds and shared a dream of building a small bird-watching platform. However, Li Li coldly dismisses these cherished memories, stating that the paper on which they wrote their wish is gone, rendering the past meaningless. Pei Shangxuan is left to grapple with Li Li's persistent evasiveness and her outwardly "thorny" demeanor.

Li Li once harbored a wish to construct a bird observatory in the reed marsh to fully observe migratory birds in flight. She had been battling a serious illness for many years, enduring unimaginable difficulties and constant unexplained pain, which ultimately led her to despair. Li Li's mother's dying wish was to see her daughter marry.

Pei Shangxuan, having tricked Li Li into going to the reed marsh, later earned his first fortune (during Li Li's fourth year of disappearance) and utilized it to build the bird observatory she had once dreamed of. This act, while appearing to be an investment in wetland industry to outsiders, was secretly intended to win Li Li's affection.

Inside the observatory, he placed a feather painting by Li Li, which he had purchased from an art exhibition, recognizing it as her work. Despite being deeply touched by Pei Shangxuan's efforts, Li Li remained resolute, insisting their relationship was over. He emotionally embraced her and pleaded with her to change her mind, but she remained firm, leaving him heartbroken and their relationship ended.

To fulfill Li Li's deceased mother's wish, and out of pity for Li Li's serious illness, Liu Father facilitated a marriage between Liu Qianren and Li Li. Liu Qianren, who had silently cared for Li Li for seven years, affirmed his desire to marry her. Li Li, aware of her deteriorating condition and believing she had no future, agreed to the proposal. Pei Shangxuan received the wedding invitation from Li Li and Liu Qianren, realizing his efforts were futile.

In his despair, he called Li Jun to express his frustration. Meanwhile, Han Yichen received a call from Liu Qianren. Unaware that Li Li had been fighting illness for seven years, Han Yichen, fueled by jealousy, adamantly refused to attend the wedding. On the day of the wedding, in the bride's preparation room, Li Li, dressed in her white wedding gown, vomited blood and secretly hid the stained tissue.

Confronted with the medicinal soup Li Jun brought from Liu Qianren, Li Li reflected on her situation. She felt selfish for having made Pei Shangxuan wait seven years and Liu Qianren care for her for seven years. Believing she, a woman with no future, should not drag another man into her fate, and wanting to definitively end Pei Shangxuan's hopes, she decided to run away from the wedding.

After a brief meeting with Li Jun, during which she suffered a nosebleed, Li Li disappeared again, completely despairing about her illness. A search for Li Li ensued, involving Pei Shangxuan, Liu Qianren, and Li Jun. Li Jun, in a panic, revealed the truth about Li Li's illness to Pei Shangxuan. Subsequently, Pei Shangxuan read Li Li's personal notebook, which contained her feelings over the years, leading him to discover that he had always been her true love.

Having known Li Li for fifteen years, Pei Shangxuan accurately guessed where she would go. Liu Qianren also deduced her likely destination, believing she had run away because she couldn't let go of Pei Shangxuan. During the search, Daniel accompanied Li Jun. They encountered several reporters, and as Li Jun began to give a standard entertainment reporter's statement, Daniel unexpectedly interrupted.

He publicly confessed his enduring love for Li Jun to the media, vowing to win back the girl who had foolishly loved him. His honesty led to Li Jun's forgiveness, and they reconciled after seven years apart. Pei Shangxuan and Liu Qianren met in the reed marsh, both searching for Li Li. Pei Shangxuan thanked Liu Qianren for his years of meticulous care for Li Li, acknowledging that Li Li's disappearance had brought the two men closer.

In the marsh, Liu Qianren found a painting left by Li Li—a migratory bird and a feather. He recalled Li Li's wish: "In her next life, she wants to be a migratory bird, quietly fly away, leaving only a feather to prove she was once here." He initially believed they were too late and implicitly felt Li Li might never reappear.

However, Pei Shangxuan's words, "Migratory birds always return," made Liu Qianren realize that he might not understand Li Li as well as Pei Shangxuan. One month later, Liu Qianren returned to Ouchuang. He smiled silently when a woman who had previously collaborated with him on product packaging design applied for a job.

One month later, Liu Qianren returned to work at Outron company, receiving a warm welcome from all employees. Han Yichen, well-informed, came to the company for an interview, proactively offering to continue working by Liu Qianren's side. She noticed Liu Qianren was still shadowed by the grief of Li Li's disappearance. Liu Qianren avoided discussing Li Li, extending his hand to shake hers, welcoming her back to the company.

It was revealed that this female designer who came for the interview was indeed Han Yichen, not Li Li. This once extreme girl had finally seen clearly, realizing the depth of Pei Shangxuan's and Liu Qianren's feelings for Li Li, and understanding what type of work suited her. She subsequently returned to Outron, reintegrating into the team. Meanwhile, it was another season for migratory birds to return.

Pei Shangxuan arrived at the wetland reed marsh with his camera to photograph the birds flying. His lens, scanning the observation deck, unexpectedly caught sight of a woman's figure. This single glance became an eternal moment for him, sparking memories of the past 15 years, particularly their "enemies" phase in high school, their first time seeing migratory birds, and the vows they made back then.

He watched the familiar figure on the observation deck from afar, a satisfied smile on his face, feeling he had finally waited for his migratory bird. He felt happiness was so close, almost within reach, as if the woman he loved most had transformed into a migratory bird, soaring freely in the blue sky and white clouds, writing a magnificent life story.

During their high school days, Li Li and Pei Shangxuan attended the same school, where their relationship was initially tense and antagonistic. Pei Shangxuan, due to his passion for soccer, frequently neglected his duty days, which Li Li, having endured enough, resolved by confiscating his soccer ball. Their relationship began to transform when they went to the reed marsh to watch migratory birds fly south.

On that occasion, Pei Shangxuan told Li Li that they would meet again at the reed marsh the following year. Li Li was touched by Pei Shangxuan's forthrightness, and the seeds of love sprouted in her heart. However, due to Han Yichen's intervention, Li Li never found a suitable opportunity to confess her feelings to Pei Shangxuan.

After the college entrance examination (Gaokao), Pei Shangxuan, in an act of righteousness, intervened in a street fight to protect Han Yichen, battling hooligans. This resulted in his imprisonment and the loss of his opportunity to attend university. After his release, Pei Shangxuan became self-indulgent and lacked ambition, not only refusing Li Li's earnest pleas for him to return to the right path but also discarding a puppet figurine she had given him.

Despite her profound disappointment in Pei Shangxuan, Li Li continued to love him deeply. Pei Shangxuan, believing they were mismatched in social standing, resolutely chose to pursue relationships with other girls. Years passed, and Pei Shangxuan and Li Li maintained a friendship, though in truth, they both loved each other, a subtle emotional barrier preventing them from acknowledging it. After many years of struggle, Pei Shangxuan achieved significant career success.

He finally set aside his reservations and confessed his feelings to Li Li. After missing each other for so long, they finally came together in love. Li Li's life, however, was destined to be a difficult one. Before she could fully enjoy her relationship with Pei Shangxuan, she endured a diagnosis of leukemia and the death of her mother. To avoid impacting Pei Shangxuan's burgeoning business ventures, Li Li disappeared for seven years. She believed she had completely removed herself from Pei Shangxuan's life, only for the two of them to unexpectedly meet again after those seven years.