My Page in the 90s resumo, enredo, sinopse

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When a 2025 emotional talk show host enters an old-fashioned romance novel and meets a 1999 seemingly innocent but secretly cunning CEO, it becomes the ultimate showdown of scheming and counter-scheming. Who will emerge victorious in the end? In order to return to the familiar real world, the host Lin Huan'er launches a series of operations to win over the CEO Gao Haiming, only to outsmart herself. When she exhausts all her efforts to complete the mission and must leave the world of the book, she realizes she has already fallen deeply into it, unwilling to go. From "wanting to leave but hesitating" to "wanting to stay but having to go," will the lovers finally find their happy ending by the end of the story...

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Lin Huan'er, a top streamer at Keyu Streaming Company, finds herself in a heated live debate with fellow streamer Ai Qing over the classic romance novel, "Bye, Wild Weasel". While Ai Qing praises the story’s romantic ideals, Huan'er dismisses the female lead as being entirely too dependent on the author's "gold fingers" to survive, calling love a mere dessert rather than a necessity.

This cynical take prompts CEO Zeng to cut the broadcast, fearing it will offend Gao Haiming, the man currently negotiating to acquire the company. Undeterred, Huan'er confronts Zeng in the meeting room, where she meets Gao Haiming for the first time. Intrigued by her sharp perspective, Gao requests she host another stream focused on the same novel.

During this second broadcast, as Huan'er introduces a Wild Weasel fighter jet model—the hero’s favorite toy—she suddenly feels the world spinning and loses consciousness. She wakes up in 1999 inside an aircraft museum. Standing before her is Gao Haiming, though he treats her like a complete stranger. When a security guard demands compensation for a broken model, a woman named Zhu Mengmeng steps in to pay the debt, identifying herself as Huan'er’s best friend.

Disoriented, Huan'er soon receives a message on a pager, revealing she is trapped in a game based on "Bye, Wild Weasel". To return to reality, she must complete the game by making the hero, Gao Haiming, fall in love with her and propose. The rules are strict: she cannot reveal her true identity or change established character relationships. Any violation triggers a "Time Rewind" penalty, and she only has five chances.

After several resets for trying to explain the system or criticize the plot, Huan'er realizes she must follow the script. Her first task is to wire 10,000 yuan to her scumbag boyfriend, Ou Xiaojue, who is currently in the UK. In a clever move to avoid enriching a jerk, she wires him 10,000 Vietnamese Dong—worth only a few yuan—which the system accepts as a completed mission.

To advance the game, Huan'er joins Mengmeng for the grand opening of a major department store, knowing Gao Haiming is a stakeholder. Gao, the General Manager of Letao Group, is there to oversee his brands' entry into the mall. During the event, he is mocked by senior businessmen as the "Sanitary Pad King" due to his company's product line, but he remains composed, retorting that those who aren't progressive will be left behind.

Huan'er, meanwhile, spots a handsome man in a suit who fits the novel's physical description of the hero and mistakes him for her target. When she encounters the real Gao Haiming in a hallway, she assumes he is either a fellow player or a non-player character. She offers him a sum of money to help her manufacture a "fateful encounter" with the man she thinks is the lead.

Gao Haiming takes the money and executes a plan that involves him pushing a service cart into Huan'er, forcing her into the arms of her target. However, when Huan'er tries to flirt, she discovers the man is a philanderer wearing a wedding ring. She lashes out at him for being a scoundrel, only for Mengmeng to arrive and apologize to the man, calling him Mr. Lu.

Realizing she had the wrong person and that she had essentially paid the real hero to help her hit on a stranger, a frustrated Huan'er drags Mengmeng to an arcade to vent. While playing games, the two friends discuss their lives. Mengmeng, a wealthy cartoonist, expresses envy for Huan'er’s "romantic" long-distance relationship with Ou Xiaojue, unaware of his true nature.

Back at Mengmeng's place, Huan'er looks at a family photo and asks about her father and her "sister," Lin Le'er, whom Mengmeng describes as an eccentric child Huan'er is very protective of. As the day ends, Mengmeng confides that she is dreading a blind date her family arranged for the next day. Seeing an opportunity to help her friend and cause some harmless chaos, Huan'er agrees to go in Mengmeng's place to ruin the date. However, when she arrives at the meeting, she is shocked to find that the man waiting for her is the "extra money guy"—the real Gao Haiming.

Lin Huan’er arrives at a restaurant for the blind date she promised to sabotage on behalf of her friend, Zhu Mengmeng. To her shock, the man sitting across from her is the same person she hired the previous day to help her manufacture a "chance encounter." Determined to drive him away, she adopts a provocative persona, claiming to be a flighty socialite who loves clubbing with her ex-boyfriends.

She even attempts to disgust him by claiming she is eight weeks pregnant. However, Gao Haiming remains unfazed and polite. He explains that his father requires him to marry and have children before inheriting the family business, so her pregnancy actually makes them a "match made in heaven." As Lin Huan’er prepares to leave, Gao Haiming receives a phone call and identifies himself as being from Letao.

Realizing he is her actual target, Lin Huan'er frantically reverses course, admitting she lied about the partying, the exes, and the pregnancy. Gao Haiming is unimpressed, revealing he had already met the real Zhu Mengmeng before and knew she was an impostor. As he walks away, Lin Huan’er’s system alerts her that his fondness for her has plummeted to negative fifty percent—a hellish start to her quest.

Hoping to salvage her reputation, Lin Huan’er stages another meeting in an underground garage. She blocks Gao Haiming’s car with Zhu Mengmeng’s expensive sports car and pretends it has broken down. Gao Haiming sees through the act immediately, pointing out that the seat and steering wheel are not adjusted for her. He coldly advises her that "direction outweighs effort" and that the wrong path makes hard work a waste.

After he leaves, her fondness score drops further to negative eighty percent. Meanwhile, Zhu Mengmeng is baffled by her friend's sudden personality shift. During a meeting with her editor, Zhu plans a new comic focused on a "Hand of God" controlling the fate of fictional characters, unaware that Lin Huan’er is living that very reality. Lin Huan’er tries once more to win him over by approaching Gao Haiming with a fluffy white bunny she claims to have rescued.

This backfires when he begins sneezing uncontrollably due to a severe animal hair allergy. In her haste to help, she uses a system-provided "exclusive item," thinking it is a tissue, only to realize she has handed him a sanitary pad. The extreme awkwardness causes the fondness score to hit negative one hundred percent, triggering a punishment quest. The system accuses her of slacking off and forces her to clean all the building's toilets.

Exhausted, Lin Huan’er learns that since her "love at first sight" mission failed, she must now establish a professional connection. Meanwhile, Gao Haiming is strangely impressed by the quality of the pad Lin Huan’er gave him, noting its softness. He visits a supermarket to research various brands. At a Letao board meeting, he argues that the company’s profit growth for their agency-led diaper brand is slowing.

He proposes that Letao should break its bottleneck by developing its own production lines for feminine hygiene products. Despite the Chairman’s concerns over high costs and risks, Gao Haiming remains determined. Lin Huan’er decides to apply for a job at Letao. She uses a clever trick—trimming her resume so it slips to the top of the pile—to secure an early interview for the position of GM's assistant.

During the interview, she shocks Gao Haiming by speaking of concepts far ahead of the year 1999, such as "unicorn companies," user pain points, AI, big data, and the coming era of online shopping. While Gao Haiming is intrigued by her forward-thinking ideas, he ultimately fails her, stating that an assistant should focus on serving the manager rather than just displaying "small cleverness."

Refusing to give up, Lin Huan’er follows Gao Haiming to his office to apologize, explaining that she feels like a stranger in a foreign land looking for an exit. He assumes she is simply a social climber targeting him or his associate, Mr. Lu. During the conversation, Gao Haiming asks for the brand of the pad she gave him for his research. Lin Huan’er soon realizes she is on her period and has run out of supplies.

When she tries to borrow a pad from the office staff, they are paralyzed by "period shame." Breaking the tension, Gao Haiming personally hands her a pack of pads in front of everyone, causing her fondness score to rise back to negative fifty percent. Though her job hunt failed, Zhu Mengmeng later invites her to a high-profile "Pearl Wedding" banquet for Gao Haiming’s parents, providing Lin Huan’er with another opportunity to get close to him.

At Chairman Gao’s thirtieth-anniversary celebration, he presented his wife with a priceless pearl necklace, reflecting on their three decades of marriage. The event was attended by Xie Wanjun, a childhood friend of Gao Haiming who kept her eyes fixed on him the entire time. It was revealed that Wanjun had played a key role in helping the Chairman secure the necklace at auction, a gesture the Chairman noted with great appreciation.

Lin Huan’er arrived late and hurried to the restroom to touch up her makeup, where she accidentally overheard Chairman Gao and his wife discussing Haiming. The Chairman expressed frustration that Haiming remained cold toward Wanjun, despite her clear affection for him. He pressured his wife to consider their son’s future, arguing that an alliance with the Xie family’s Fuchuang Company was the only way to successfully expand their business into the northern market.

However, Mrs. Gao prioritized Haiming’s happiness over business interests. Overhearing the conversation, Huan’er marveled at the complexity of this fictional world and labeled Chairman Gao an overbearing, domineering father. When Haiming joined his parents and announced he needed to leave early for urgent business, the Chairman’s irritation only grew. Back in the ballroom, Wanjun intercepted Haiming and persistently asked him to take a day off to accompany her to try on wedding dresses.

Haiming repeatedly declined, citing a busy schedule, but Wanjun refused to take the hint. Seeing his predicament, Huan’er stepped in and grabbed Haiming’s arm, introducing herself as his new secretary. She whispered to him to play along if he wanted to escape. During a brief scuffle where Wanjun tried to pull her away, Huan’er feigned a fall and spilled a glass of red wine all over Haiming’s suit. This provided the perfect excuse for him to leave.

To save face, Chairman Gao told the guests that Huan’er was a newly hired secretary, though Wanjun immediately demanded she be fired. Outside, Haiming’s attitude toward Huan’er softened after she helped him escape the party. She once again requested a job at Letao, but Haiming remained non-committal. When Haiming’s assistant called to report heavy weekend traffic, Huan’er correctly guessed that Haiming intended to head home to build airplane models to calm his nerves.

Knowing the city well, she offered him a ride on her electric scooter. During the ride, they narrowly avoided a collision when someone ran a red light. Huan’er took the opportunity to explain the "suspension bridge effect," suggesting that his racing heart from the near-accident might be mistaken for an attraction to her.

Haiming eventually took over the driving, but upon reaching his home, he still rejected her application, telling her that no boss wants an assistant who knows them too well. Despite the rejection, Huan’er remembered from the original story that she could connect with Haiming through a company called Yunsheng. She spent the night working tirelessly, and the system rewarded her dedication with an "accelerated plot" gift. Suddenly, she found herself working as a PR specialist at Yunsheng.

Her manager, Xiang Lingling, initially assigned her routine tasks, but Huan’er requested a greater challenge. Xiang then assigned her the struggling Kelv account. While the office was a hive of activity—including a quirky manager named Fang Yuan who burned incense for luck—Huan’er’s colleague Wang Zhen warned her that Xiang Lingling was under immense pressure to secure a contract with Letao. Meanwhile, Zhu Mengmeng’s comic, "Star and Firefly", was becoming a massive success.

Her editor suggested expanding the romantic subplots for a standalone volume release. To celebrate, Mengmeng took Huan’er shopping. Huan’er splurged on clothes and bags, a stark contrast to her previous self who lived frugally to send money to her boyfriend, Ou Xiaojue. When Xiaojue messaged her asking for more funds and complaining that the 10,000 Vietnamese Dong she previously sent was useless, Huan’er ignored him and continued her shopping spree.

At Letao, the agency for Lovebaby diapers was facing a crisis as sales for the Beikeke line plummeted due to a spokesperson scandal and stagnant quality. Haiming decided to continue importing the product but planned a secret second-phase upgrade. He ordered his team to keep the production line expansion confidential while he sought out high-quality raw materials at the lowest prices.

Huan’er attempted to visit Letao as a Yunsheng PR specialist but was turned away by the front desk for lacking an appointment. Haiming’s assistant, spotting her, gave strict orders to security to never let her in again. Back at Yunsheng, Huan’er was a day late with her Kelv proposal, and Xiang Lingling threatened to fire her. However, Huan’er also presented a comprehensive proposal for Letao. Recognizing its potential, Xiang Lingling prepared to deliver it herself.

Huan’er, anticipating this, struck a deal: she would deliver the proposal herself; if it succeeded, the credit would go to Xiang Lingling in exchange for a bonus; if it failed, Huan’er would take all the blame. Huan’er managed to present the proposal to Haiming, suggesting that Letao use industry experts to perform professional evaluations to clear Beikeke’s name. The strategy involved relaunching the brand with superior quality and new packaging to regain public trust. Though her presentation was professional, when she returned to Letao the following day claiming to have an appointment, she was once again met with resistance from the company’s security.

Lin Huan'er makes another attempt to enter Letao Tower, but despite having an appointment, security blocks her. Undeterred, she feigns being a foreigner, using a mix of languages to baffle the guard and slip inside. Gao Haiming catches her in the act and warns her to stop the antics, suggesting she take her business to other companies. However, Lin Huan'er insists she is there on behalf of the Yunsheng PR firm to discuss a collaboration.

Though Haiming dismisses her, she remains determined. Inside the boardroom, senior directors, including the recently returned Mr. Li, are pressuring Haiming. While Haiming remains non-committal about changing the company's agency model, the elders urge him to protect his father’s legacy by focusing on conservative expansion into second and third-tier cities rather than his risky vision for new product lines and independent branding.

In the midst of this tension, Lin Huan'er suddenly appears outside the window, suspended by a safety rope like a window washer. Stunned, Haiming pulls her into the room. She ignores the chaos and presents her PR proposal, urging him to judge the work on its merits rather than their "personal relationship." When he scoffs at the idea of them having a relationship, she playfully lists their shared meals, car rides, physical contact, and financial dealings.

Haiming eventually agrees to review the proposal but orders her to pay a fine at the security department for her high-altitude stunt. As she leaves, Lin Huan'er’s pager notifies her that "Quest One"—establishing a professional link with the male lead—is complete. However, "Quest Two" requires her to win his affection, which currently stands at a dismal negative five percent.

Later, while dining with her friend Zhu Mengmeng, she receives a message from her long-distance boyfriend, Ou Xiaojue, who is studying in the UK and asking for tuition money. Lin Huan'er, knowing he is an unfaithful "scumbag" in the original story, treats him with icy indifference. When he calls, she mocks his excuses about being too busy with his thesis to work, demanding he write IOUs for everything she has sent him plus four percent interest.

After she bluntly breaks up with him, the system issues a warning about deviating from her character's trajectory. Facing a penalty, she is forced to "rewind" the scene. She calls him back with feigned sweetness, pretending she has a stomachache from skipping meals to save up for his tuition. Easily manipulated, Ou Xiaojue promises never to let her down. Meanwhile, Letao successfully resolves a crisis involving insect eggs found in their "Beikeke" diapers by adopting Lin Huan'er's PR strategy.

By holding a press conference and using experts to debunk the rumors, they turn the scandal into a promotional win. Capitalizing on the positive momentum, Chairman Gao Mingshan publicly announces Haiming’s engagement to Xie Wanjun, the heiress of Fuchuang Group, to secure a strategic alliance. While Haiming is uninterested in the marriage, he realizes he can use Lin Huan'er’s involvement to navigate his father’s pressure. The next day, Haiming visits Yunsheng to finalize the PR contract.

He awards the entire Letao account to the firm but specifically demands that Lin Huan'er be his primary point of contact. Suspicious of his motives, Huan'er boldly demands an extra twenty percent service fee. To her boss Mr. Fang's shock, Haiming agrees immediately, citing the fee as a gesture of sincerity for previously using her ideas without permission. As they agree to a professional fresh start, the system notifies Huan'er that Haiming’s favorability toward her has returned to zero.

Mr. Fang is ecstatic and urges Huan'er to deliver the finalized contract to Letao immediately. However, Xie Wanjun arrives at the office first, flaunting her status as the Fuchuang heiress. She offers Yunsheng a lucrative ten-year contract on the condition that Lin Huan'er is fired. Huan'er cleverly uses reverse psychology, suggesting that being fired would only give her more free time to work directly at Letao and be near Haiming every day.

Panic-stricken by the thought, Xie Wanjun changes her mind. She decides to use the contract as a way to torment her rival, insisting that Huan'er must be the one to manage the Fuchuang account so she can personally "squeeze" her dry. Mr. Fang, thrilled by the double commissions, promises Huan'er a massive bonus and tells her to rest before delivering the Letao papers the next morning.

When Huan'er arrives at Letao the following day, she waits in Haiming's office while he finishes a meeting. The system rewards her progress with a "speed-up" gift package, which turns out to be a bottle of 502 glue that accidentally spills across her chest. As she tries to clean it up, Haiming walks in, and they collide, causing the glue to bond their clothes together.

To separate them, Haiming is forced to unbutton his shirt, revealing his physique, before carrying her out to the front desk to find scissors. Amidst the whispers of the office staff, Huan'er carefully cuts the bonded fabric, accidentally leaving a heart-shaped hole in Haiming's shirt. While Haiming’s assistant mocks her for her "new tricks," a flustered Huan'er prepares to leave, only to run into Chairman Gao Mingshan at the building entrance.

Following the awkward encounter at Letao involving a ruined shirt and spilled glue, Lin Huan’er is summoned by Gao Mingshan for a private conversation in his car. Having heard that his son specifically requested her to manage their new collaboration, the Chairman asks how much money it will take for her to stay away from Gao Haiming.

Lin Huan’er, understanding the typical playbook of a business tycoon, doesn’t wait for him to beat around the bush; she openly asks for the check. She points out that his paternalistic approach to solving problems—specifically forcing a marriage alliance—is rather limited. To put Mingshan’s mind at ease, Lin Huan’er claims she only needs five months to finish her work as a liaison for her PR firm.

She assures him that a man of Gao Haiming’s perfect stature is far beyond her reach. Realizing that refusing money would only make her seem more suspicious, she negotiates a price. Though she initially suggests five thousand yuan to appear less threatening, Mingshan finds the amount insultingly low for his son's worth and hands over fifty thousand yuan to ensure she "knows her place" and remains sensible.

Lin Huan’er takes the money and departs happily, while Gao Haiming watches from a distance. To him, this confirms his view that she is no different from any other gold digger, though he finds their mutual use for one another convenient for his own plans to thwart his father’s control. Later, Gao Haiming attends a dinner with Xie Wanjun, who orders an extravagant meal featuring New Zealand King Salmon, Iberian ham, and La Tâche wine.

She spends the evening reminiscing about their school days when they were always the top two students, suggesting that they have always been a perfect unit. However, Haiming remains distant, stating that his current focus is entirely on his career and that he has no intention of following through with his father's hurried marriage announcement. After the meal, he asks his assistant, Luo Zhou, to drive Wanjun home.

During the ride, Wanjun tries to pry information out of Luo Zhou regarding Haiming’s relationship with Lin Huan’er. Following Haiming’s prior instructions, Luo Zhou leads her to believe there might be a romantic connection, which only steels Wanjun’s resolve not to give up. Meanwhile, Lin Huan’er spends time with Zhu Mengmeng playing games.

When Mengmeng mentions that their old friend Hu Tiehan used to be the best at such games, Lin Huan’er is struck by a memory from the original novel: Hu Tiehan is destined to die in the line of duty. She considers using her limited system restarts to intervene but worries about the consequences of triggering a rule punishment for two secondary characters.

She decides to save her remaining chances for her own survival, though the knowledge of his fate as a traffic cop weighs on her. The next day, Lin Huan’er visits Gao Haiming’s office and finds an intricate fighter jet model he spent the night assembling. Initially, she intends to ruin it with red paint as a form of protest against Letao’s supposed theft of her PR proposal. However, Haiming interrupts her and clarifies the misunderstanding.

He shows her a timestamped file on his phone from 11:07 AM that morning, proving that he had conceptualized the exact same marketing strategy hours before she delivered her proposal in the afternoon. With the air cleared, Haiming invites her on a personal date to discuss their partnership. They dine at a restaurant where Lin Huan’er, knowing his preferences from the book, orders "Angel Hair" pasta. Haiming is surprised by her choice, leading her to claim she has mind-reading abilities.

She attempts to analyze him, noting his many admirers and the heavy burdens of his career. Haiming, however, uses his own knowledge of psychology to see through her act. He notices her eyes darting to the upper left—a sign that she is searching her memory rather than observing him in the moment.

Despite debunking her "mind-reading," they share a rare moment of honesty where Haiming admits that he only likes the name of the dish, and that the bigger his business empire grows, the more constraints he faces. After the date, Lin Huan’er accidentally leaves her keys in Haiming’s car. He tracks her down at a roadside wonton stall to return them.

He teases her, noting that since she lives with Zhu Mengmeng, she likely didn’t need the keys to get inside, yet he chose to return them personally to keep their "performance" going. While eating wontons together—a sharp contrast to their previous Western meal—Haiming notices someone tracking them and taking photos.

He deliberately leans in close to Lin Huan’er, whispering that she shouldn't give up on their "game," ensuring the hidden photographers capture an intimate moment to further frustrate his father's plans. When Gao Haiming returns home, Luo Zhou notes that his boss seems uncharacteristically triumphant. However, the mood shifts when Haiming faces his father. Mingshan dismisses Haiming’s interest in independent R&D as a "muddy detour" and insists that the only way to save Letao is through the Fuchuang alliance.

He demands that Haiming break up with the "unsavory woman" and marry Wanjun. In contrast, Haiming’s mother later offers her quiet support. Having felt guilty for neglecting him during his childhood, she tells him that marriage is too important to sacrifice for business and that she will support whatever decision makes him happy. Seeking a moment of escape, Haiming invites Lin Huan’er to a Sky Garden for archery.

He patiently teaches her how to hold the bow, his hands over hers as they aim. They play a game of Truth or Dare where the loser must fulfill a request. Though Haiming nearly hits the bullseye, Lin Huan’er manages to win the round. During a lakeside picnic afterward, she serves him a specially brewed coffee she calls "Coffee on the Left Bank of the Seine."

They discuss their roles in the unfolding drama; Haiming describes himself as a "catalyst"—a substance that helps others react and change without being consumed by the reaction itself. He claims he doesn't want to interfere in her feelings, yet as he reaches out to fix her messy hair, the psychological distance between them continues to shrink.

Following their recent riverside outing, photos of Gao Haiming and Lin Huan’er appeared on the front page of a gossip magazine, sparking fury in Gao Mingshan and leaving Xie Wanjun heartbroken. Despite the public spectacle, Huan’er felt a sense of bitter irony; while she had intended to use a calculated move to manipulate Haiming, she realized he had outmaneuvered her, treating her merely as a "catalyst" for his own plans without truly letting her into his life.

Her friend, Zhu Mengmeng, warned her that such games were dangerous, especially with the impending return of Ou Xiaojue. The next morning at the office, rumors swirled as their boss, Fang Yuan, offered Huan’er a promotion and a bonus for her role in the Letao deal. Surprisingly, Huan’er turned him down, insisting she preferred being a "runner" and requested that any rewards be credited to her manager, Xiang Lingling.

Having eavesdropped on the call, a delighted Xiang Lingling—now insisting Huan’er call her "Lingling"—instructed the staff to fully support Huan’er's work. However, the peace was short-lived when Xie Wanjun called, demanding that Huan’er personally deliver a contract to Rose Manor on Nantong Mountain. Though Huan’er initially refused, a warning from her internal "system" about potential punishment forced her to comply. By the time the delivery was finished, Huan’er had missed the final 5:00 PM bus by a single minute.

Stranded in the remote wilderness as rain began to pour, she lamented the lack of originality in her life's script. Back at the office, Luo Zhou reported the situation to Haiming, who felt a surge of concern. Just then, Huan’er called him from a phone booth that seemed to magically appear. She kept the call brief, asking him to inform her family that she might not make it home, before finally admitting she needed him to save her.

The line cut out before she could give her full location, leaving Haiming to search for any place near Nantong Mountain starting with "Rose." Haiming didn't show up in a flashy car himself; instead, he arranged for a taxi driver to find her. He prepared a care package—including a towel, a jacket, clean socks, and slippers—and instructed the driver to claim the items were his own.

When the taxi arrived, Huan’er was so relieved she convinced herself the driver was a manifestation of the "system" delivering a "Newbie Pack." After the taxi pulled away, Haiming quietly stepped out from the shadows to retrieve the wet shoes Huan’er had left behind. Huan’er eventually reached the Fuchuang Group office late that night to return the files. Seeing her soaking wet, Xie Wanjun felt a flicker of triumph, but Huan’er confronted her directly.

She argued that targeting her wouldn't win Haiming’s heart and advised Wanjun to stop being a supporting character in someone else’s story and become the "female lead" of her own life. The following day, despite a cold, Huan’er insisted on delivering another marketing proposal. Meanwhile, Wanjun took the advice about being proactive to heart. She arrived at Haiming’s office with homemade cookies, trying to use their childhood history to stir his emotions.

When Huan’er walked in, she ruined the moment by pointing out that Haiming had quit sugar long ago. Furious, Wanjun tried to strike Huan’er, but Haiming instantly blocked her, defending Huan’er as his partner. After Wanjun stormed out, Haiming noticed Huan’er’s fever and took her home himself. While Huan'er rested, she received a frantic message about debt collectors at her family home. She rushed back to find several imposing men in her living room, but the crisis was a ruse.

Her younger sister, Lin Le’er, exposed that their father had conspired to lure Huan’er back because she hadn't visited in a long time. However, the "men in black" were actually employees sent by Gao Mingshan to bring her to a meeting. The final confrontation took place at a cigar bar. Unknown to Huan’er, Mingshan had Haiming on a live phone call, intending to expose her supposed greed.

Mingshan mocked her for the magazine scandal and asked how much money it would take for her to leave his son. Huan’er didn't flinch; she admitted her ambitions but told Mingshan that he didn't truly understand his son’s needs. In a final act of defiance, she returned the 50,000 yuan Mingshan had given her previously and walked out—only to find Haiming standing right outside the door, having heard everything.

Gao Haiming asked Lin Huan'er to wait outside while he went in to face his father, Gao Mingshan. Despite Mingshan’s warnings about gold diggers and his insistence that their recent conversation proved Huan'er’s true colors, Haiming remained unconvinced. As they left the Gao residence together, Huan'er apologized for her blunt remarks to his father. Haiming, however, found her perspective refreshing, agreeing that life and marriage shouldn't be dictated solely by profit.

Huan'er’s decision to return the money Mingshan had previously offered reinforced Haiming's belief that she wasn't after his family's status. After he drove her home, Huan'er was thrilled to see her pager notify her that Haiming’s fondness for her had reached thirty percent. Back at home, Lin Guozheng prepared a large meal for his daughters. Her sister, Lin Le'er, reminded Huan'er of the long cold war she had been having with their father.

Huan'er couldn't even recall the reason for their conflict until Le'er mentioned the sacrifices she once made for Ou Xiaojue. In the past, Huan'er had worked three jobs to save for his tuition, leading to a heated argument where Guozheng slapped her out of frustration. Now, Huan'er firmly promised she would never do such a thing again. Because Gao Mingshan had previously sent people to their home to cause trouble, Guozheng feared his daughter had fallen prey to loan sharks.

He even offered his property deed to help her pay off the debt, but Huan'er surprised him by declaring she wouldn't spend another penny on Ou Xiaojue, leaving her father baffled by her sudden change of heart. The next day, Gao Mingshan prepared for a visit from the Xie family, ordering Haiming to stay home. Soon, Xie Wanjun and her father arrived at the house. While Gao Mingshan was the perfect host, Haiming remained silent and detached.

Sensing her son’s misery, Haiming’s mother found an excuse to take him to the rooftop, telling him he could leave if he truly disliked Wanjun. Meanwhile, at work, Huan'er received a new mobile phone. Finding only one number saved in the contacts, she assumed it was a gift from Zhu Mengmeng and called it to say thanks. However, Haiming had left his phone behind, and Xie Wanjun answered it instead.

Hearing Huan'er’s voice, Wanjun coldly informed her that their families were entering a marriage alliance and warned her to stop being delusional. Distraught by the news of the engagement, Huan'er rushed to the Gao residence and sneaked inside while Gao Mingshan was hosting dinner in the courtyard. Wanjun returned Haiming’s phone to him and mentioned the call from Huan'er. Concerned, Haiming hurried to his room to call her back, only to find Huan'er already there.

She was standing by his door, looking at the shoes she had lost at Rose Manor, which he had carefully kept for her. When Haiming asked why she had broken in, they heard Wanjun approaching the room. In a move to help Haiming avoid Wanjun, Huan'er pulled him into a fake kiss just as Wanjun walked in. Furious at the sight of them together, Wanjun stormed off, while a flustered Huan'er grabbed her shoes and made a quick exit.

Gao Mingshan was livid, blaming Haiming for ruining the relationship between the two families. He demanded that Haiming cut ties with Huan'er, but Haiming stood his ground for the first time. He declared that Letao was the result of his own hard work and that he refused to be a mere puppet of the Fuchuang Group. He told his father that he had followed family orders his entire life, but from now on, he would make his own decisions.

Although Mingshan tried to salvage the partnership by offering the Xies a three percent profit concession, Mr. Xie was unmoved. He made it clear that he prioritized his daughter’s happiness over minor financial gains. Later that night, Huan'er felt a wave of emotion as she looked at the shoes Haiming had packaged for her, though she was confused as to why his fondness level hadn't increased.

In another part of town, Zhu Mengmeng tried to catch Hu Tiehan’s attention during his shift at a traffic post. She faked a car breakdown to get him to drive her to a meeting, but the literal-minded Tiehan simply called a colleague to fix the car, leaving Mengmeng to walk away in frustration. Meanwhile, a crisis hit Letao.

Fuchuang Group made a move to acquire sixty percent of the company's shares, and Wanjun adopted a superior attitude, believing Haiming had no choice but to surrender. The situation worsened when Haiming learned that his R&D head had led the entire team to quit—a clear act of sabotage by Fuchuang. Undeterred, Haiming prepared to fight back by immediately posting job listings and offering five times the standard salary to recruit a new team.

While Zhu Mengmeng realized the marriage was just a cover for Fuchuang's corporate ambitions, Mr. Xie warned Wanjun not to underestimate Haiming, as he would not give up his life's work easily.

Following the mass resignation of Letao's R&D team, Gao Haiming faces another blow as Dr. Liu Yan rejects their contract under pressure from their competitor, Fuchuang. Realizing his paths are being blocked, Haiming feels the weight of the crisis. Sensing his distress, Lin Huan'er sends him a text message inviting him for a walk and coffee. She presents him with a specialized decompression doll, encouraging him to squeeze it for stress relief or use it to massage his neck.

Returning to the office, Haiming discovers a meticulously organized list of potential collaboration partners. Assuming it was the work of his assistant, Luo Zhou, he offers praise, only for Luo to clarify that he never prepared such a document. The mystery is solved the next day during a visit to Dr. Li's research team. Dr. Li mentions that a woman named Lin from Letao’s R&D department had already visited to discuss material issues.

Haiming realizes that Huan'er has been working behind the scenes to pave his way. Meanwhile, Zhu Mengmeng attempts to move her relationship with Hu Tiehan forward. After she calls him to set up a date and spends a great deal of time selecting the perfect outfit, she receives a text from him. Tiehan explains he cannot make it due to a sudden shift at work.

Infuriated by his lack of romantic awareness, Mengmeng lashes out at her phone, calling him a "silly goose." At the corporate level, the tension between Haiming and his father, Gao Mingshan, escalates when Haiming skips a board meeting, arguing that no one supports his vision. However, Director Li, an influential board member, reveals that he has been lobbying the other directors.

They are now open to independent R&D to boost competitiveness, but they impose a strict deadline: Haiming must present concrete results by the end of the month. While keeping an eye on the news, Huan'er spots an article about Wei Dazhuang, a brilliant researcher who just resigned from the Chuantu Institute. Drawing on her knowledge of the future timeline from the novel, she remembers that this expert played a crucial role in saving Haiming's business.

She immediately calls Haiming, and they drive to a resort to find him. Upon arrival, they find Wei Dazhuang, a motorcycle enthusiast who has just finished a ride. When Haiming proposes a partnership to develop sanitary pads, Wei is dismissive. He specializes in high-molecular polymer materials for agriculture and finds the idea of working on feminine hygiene products embarrassing and irrelevant. He quickly asks them to leave. Undeterred, Huan'er notices Wei maintaining his motorcycle.

As a fellow rider, she steps in to help him change the oil and filter. She learns that Wei is planning a journey along the 318 route but points out that his current gear is amateurish and unsuitable for high-altitude conditions. Since it is late, Huan'er requests to stay at the resort for the night, promising to share more professional advice the following day. When they attempt to check in, the front desk informs them that only one room remains.

While Haiming hesitates, Huan'er insists they take it. However, the room they enter is dark and resembles a cluttered warehouse. Before they can leave, the door locks from the outside, trapping them within. Haiming calls Luo Zhou to contact the front desk while Huan'er looks for tools to pry the door open. During the wait, Huan'er admits she has long dreamed of challenging the 318 route but has been tied down by work.

She mentions having "scrolled through many short videos" for guidance, terms that Haiming, living in the late 90s, cannot comprehend. When she asks Haiming for his wish, he confesses he wants to go cycling with the person he loves. The staff eventually frees them, explaining that a loose screw had caused the room number 316 to rotate, making it look like 319. After settling into a proper room, they join a bonfire party hosted by Wei Dazhuang's assistant.

During the gathering, they learn that Wei left his institute due to unfair treatment and professional disillusionment. Haiming and Huan'er take the opportunity to make a final pitch. Huan'er argues that professional ability should not be limited by the field of application and that feminine hygiene is a worthy cause that deserves to be spoken about openly and without shame. Haiming emphasizes that as the millennium approaches, China must break its reliance on imported SAP materials.

He envisions Letao as a leading domestic brand that creates social value. When the assistant questions his confidence in Wei Dazhuang's success, Haiming looks at Huan'er and states that his trust comes from her, as she is never wrong.

Following the bonfire party under the autumn sky, Lin Huan’er finds herself captivated by Gao Haiming. In a playful, slightly bold mood, she praises his handsome features, specifically his "bling-bling" eyes. Gao Haiming, though bashful, sees through her act when she pretends to be drunk. He carries her back to her room, but she refuses to let go, claiming she is afraid of the dark.

To appease her, he stays the night, and they share the bed with a pillow as a barrier. While Lin Huan’er eventually falls asleep, Gao Haiming spends the night at a desk drafting a specialized contract. The next morning, the pair waits outside for the siblings. When they emerge, Gao Haiming presents a contract that guarantees total R&D independence and the right to terminate the deal unilaterally if the experts are ever dissatisfied.

To their surprise, the woman—whom they had assumed was just an assistant—reveals that she is the true Dr. Wei Dazhuang, while the man is her brother, Wei Daqiang. Together, they are the "WE STRONG" team. Wei Dazhuang explains that she had planned to quit her career for a cross-country motorcycle trip along Route 318 due to gender discrimination at her previous institute.

However, Gao Haiming’s sincerity and persistence over the past two days reignited her passion, and she agrees to join Letao. Back at the office, Wei Dazhuang begins technical research while Lin Huan’er assists with market insights. During a strategy session, Lin Huan’er proposes an innovative "sleep panty" line. Inspired by baby diapers, she suggests a design that emphasizes comfort, clear front-and-back indicators, and a full size range to accommodate all women. Her ideas receive enthusiastic approval from the team.

However, Lin Huan’er’s professional focus is interrupted by a system quest: she must kiss Gao Haiming within five minutes or face a penalty. Panic-stricken, she follows him toward the Finance Office, eventually cornering him at the water station. Under the pressure of the ticking clock and the threat of having to clean toilets, she kisses him in front of their stunned colleagues.

In the aftermath, she loses her composure and blurts out that they are all just "paper people" in a book. This massive spoiler triggers a "Time Rewind" mechanism. The world resets to the moment before the kiss. Realizing she has limited chances left, Lin Huan’er chooses to skip the quest this time, leaving Gao Haiming with a strange sense that he has forgotten something.

Seeking to bond further, Gao Haiming takes Lin Huan’er to a model shop where he hand-assembles fighter jets. He admits he might seem boring, but she finds his meticulous hobby a sign of a rich inner world. He reveals his latest project, a Capricorn jet from his zodiac series, and asks her to paint it. She uses a vibrant, multicolored palette, explaining her hope that the upcoming millennium will be just as diverse.

As she gently wipes paint from his chin, their hearts race, and the system confirms his fondness for her has reached fifty-nine percent. Their intimacy is cut short by a call from Luo Zhou, who has been investigating Lin Huan’er’s background. Meanwhile, Lin Huan’er meets Zhu Mengmeng for tea. They discuss the professional struggles women face, with Lin Huan’er detailing how Wei Dazhuang was passed over for a promotion in favor of a less qualified male colleague.

During their talk, Lin Huan’er hints that she might be leaving soon, which Zhu Mengmeng interprets as a plan to go abroad with her long-term boyfriend, Ou Xiaojue. The next day, Lin Huan’er visits Letao to deliver marketing materials, but Gao Haiming is suddenly cold and suspicious. Informed by Luo Zhou that she spent seven years working multiple jobs to fund Ou Xiaojue’s studies in the UK, he questions if her help is merely a scheme for money.

When Lin Huan’er tries to frame her efforts as helping a friend or pursuing a deeper connection, he shuts her down. Before she leaves, he pointedly tells her to dress more appropriately for the office in the future. Confused by his hostility, Lin Huan’er turns to her colleagues, wondering why her attempts to move the relationship forward have resulted in such a sharp backlash.

Gao Haiming and Hu Tiehan headed to a shooting club, but Gao Haiming’s mind was elsewhere. He couldn’t stop thinking about Lin Huan'er’s strange behavior; he knew she had a boyfriend, yet she continued to pursue him. Upon arriving at the club, a group of men attempted to provoke Hu Tiehan, looking for trouble because he had previously fined them. Gao Haiming stepped in to defend his friend, challenging the men to a shooting match.

He easily outclassed them with his superior skills, forcing the troublemakers to leave in embarrassment. Noticing his friend's distraction, Hu Tiehan asked what was on his mind. Gao Haiming questioned whether one should proactively give up on a relationship that was destined to fail. Hu Tiehan thought back to a meal he had shared with Lin Huan'er and Ou Xiaojue before graduation.

He recalled Lin Huan'er's lingering reluctance to part and the realization that she and Ou Xiaojue were fundamentally from different worlds, leading him to advise Gao Haiming that it was indeed best to let go in such situations. Later, while working on a project at the model shop, Gao Haiming remained preoccupied and accidentally knocked off a model aircraft wing. The next day, he took decisive action by visiting Fang Yuan at Yunsheng.

He proposed continuing their partnership with Letao, even offering to concede three percent of the profits. His one condition was that Lin Huan'er be put in charge of marketing for female products and work directly out of the Letao office. Fang Yuan agreed to the terms without hesitation. Meanwhile, Hu Tiehan finally made time for a date with Zhu Mengmeng. During their time together, he found himself asking about the current status of Lin Huan'er and her boyfriend, Ou Xiaojue.

Although Zhu Mengmeng was somewhat dissatisfied that he was asking about someone else, she informed him that the couple’s relationship was stable, though they were seeing less of each other due to Lin Huan'er’s busy work schedule. As soon as Lin Huan'er moved her workspace to Letao, Gao Haiming buried her under a mountain of assignments, forcing her to stay late.

One evening, after the rest of the office had left, Gao Haiming had Luo Zhou order some wontons for her. Lin Huan'er noticed they were the exact same flavor she had enjoyed previously. When they met at the elevator later that night, Gao Haiming stood by the doors but forgot to press the button.

Lin Huan'er suspected he was waiting for her, yet his attitude toward her had been flipping back and forth lately, leaving her confused about his true intentions. Back at home, Lin Huan'er asked Zhu Mengmeng why she liked Hu Tiehan, noting that he didn't seem particularly affectionate. Zhu Mengmeng explained that he simply wasn't the type to show his feelings openly, reminding her how he had often helped her out of trouble back in high school.

Noticing a bottle of sunblock spray Zhu Mengmeng had brought from the UK, Lin Huan'er decided to take it to the office the next day to see if she could make Gao Haiming jealous. Her plan worked; Gao Haiming quickly arranged for a friend to buy an entire case of sunblock from Hong Kong for her. However, when Lin Huan'er generously distributed the bottles to all the female staff, Gao Haiming became visibly upset.

Shortly before the workday ended, Gao Haiming informed Lin Huan'er that she would temporarily take over Luo Zhou’s responsibilities as his personal assistant. The following morning, she arrived early at his villa to wait for him. When Gao Haiming came downstairs carrying a necktie, Lin Huan'er stepped in to help, tying it into a beautiful and unique knot. When he asked where she had learned such a style, she explained she had learned it specifically for a certain man.

Assuming she meant Ou Xiaojue, Gao Haiming became annoyed and left her behind, driving off alone. Lin Huan'er assumed Gao Haiming wouldn't be coming into the office that day, but when she arrived, she found him already there. Frustrated by his perceived attempts to make things difficult for her, she spent a good portion of the day feeling irritated. After work, she suddenly remembered Ou Xiaojue, whom Zhu Mengmeng frequently mentioned.

She then opened her email to look at photos of him, finding him quite handsome. As she looked through the pictures, she began to laugh, only to suddenly realize Gao Haiming was standing right behind her. She quickly shut down the computer, and Gao Haiming told her to come with him. Thinking he was finally softening his stance, Lin Huan'er felt secretly smug. The two arrived at a restaurant, only to find Hu Tiehan and Zhu Mengmeng already waiting there.

The four of them share a tense dinner where Gao Haiming attempts to learn more about Lin Huan'er’s high school years. Zhu Mengmeng begins to reminisce about their "four-person squad," including a member named Ou Xiaojue, but Lin Huan'er quickly diverts the conversation to Hu Tiehan and Zhu Mengmeng’s relationship. While Zhu Mengmeng is delighted by the attention, Hu Tiehan remains largely silent. Later that night, a heavily intoxicated Gao Haiming takes a walk with Lin Huan'er.

When she asks if his recent behavior stems from jealousy or love, Gao Haiming stubbornly claims he actually hates her. Lin Huan'er is skeptical, noting that his efforts to bring her to Letao and his constant attempts to be near her suggest the exact opposite of hatred. The next morning, Gao Haiming is jolted awake by a phone call from Luo Zhou regarding his schedule, followed by a call from City Voice radio.

In his drunken state the night before, he had dedicated a song to a "hateful woman" named Lin Huan'er, scheduled for the noon broadcast. Realizing he cannot cancel it through the station, he asks Luo Zhou to use a personal contact at the broadcaster to stop the airing. Despite wanting to avoid Lin Huan'er, Gao Haiming is forced to go to the office for urgent meetings.

At the office, Lin Huan'er brings Gao Haiming fresh grape juice for his hangover, but he abruptly relieves her of her duties as his assistant, telling her to return to her original role. Taking his drunken claim of "hatred" as confirmation, Lin Huan'er leaves his office in low spirits. Meanwhile, Zhu Mengmeng heads to a publishing house to sign a contract for her serial, "Star and Firefly". While waiting for a ride, she is harassed by an illegal driver.

Hu Tiehan, acting in his capacity as a traffic officer, intervenes by fining the man for illegal parking and unlicensed operation before personally taking Zhu Mengmeng to her destination on his motorcycle. He later invites her to dinner on Sunday, suggesting he act as her driver. Back at the company, Gao Haiming becomes increasingly anxious as the noon hour approaches. To prevent Lin Huan'er from hearing his radio dedication, he tasks her with a mission at Dr. Wei’s lab.

When he sees her about to board a taxi with a radio playing, he insists on driving her himself. In the car, he lies that his radio is broken and suggests they find inspiration at Coastal Park instead of the lab. At the shore, Lin Huan'er makes a wish to return to her own world, but she soon notices Gao Haiming trembling. Unaware of his childhood trauma involving drowning, she quickly leads him away from the water.

Their outing is interrupted by an urgent phone call; the production line has suffered a major failure after a supplier breached their contract. Gao Haiming reviews contingency plans involving Swiss and Italian suppliers. Relying on her knowledge of the future, Lin Huan'er urges him to choose the Italian company, insisting it is the best choice for long-term growth despite higher initial costs. Gao Haiming trusts her and travels to Italy to secure the deal.

On the day of his return, panic grips the company when Flight KS107 from Milan is reported to have lost contact for over two hours. Lin Huan'er and Luo Zhou rush to the airport, where Lin Huan'er prays for his safety. When an announcement finally reveals the flight was located and is landing safely following a communication failure, Lin Huan'er throws herself into Gao Haiming's arms the moment she sees him.

This emotional reunion triggers a system notification: she has reached 60% fondness from the male lead. Gao Haiming hands her a gift but tells her to wait for the right moment to open it. Their moment is cut short when an old acquaintance appears and introduces a man named Xiaojue.

Following Gao Haiming’s return from Italy after a flight delay, he and Lin Huan'er have a tense encounter at the airport. They run into Cheng Die'en, a longtime family friend of Gao’s, who is accompanied by Ou Xiaojue. Die'en introduces Ou as her classmate, but Lin Huan'er immediately recognizes him as her own boyfriend, whom she has been financially supporting while he studied abroad.

Sensing the tension, Gao Haiming introduces Lin as his assistant and pointedly mentions a rumor about a man surnamed Ou who abandoned his long-term girlfriend after going to the UK. Ou Xiaojue, visibly flustered, tries to brush it off, while Die'en tells Gao not to be so nosy. Later, at an apartment Die'en provided for him, Ou Xiaojue manipulates her feelings.

When she asks why he introduced her only as a classmate, he claims he wants to prove himself professionally before facing her parents' potential disapproval. Die'en, completely deceived, promises to help him find a job. Ou Xiaojue then meets Lin Huan'er for a meal, where he plays the victim, complaining that the money she sent was never enough.

He admits that Die'en "moved" him during his lonely nights abroad and suggests a temporary breakup so he can use her status to build a career. Disgusted, Lin Huan'er lashes out at his selfishness, but her outburst triggers a system penalty for altering the story's path. Time rewinds to the moment of the breakup proposal.

This time, Lin Huan'er coolly agrees to the split on the condition that he repays every cent of the tuition and living expenses she provided, with interest. To punctuate the end of their relationship, she hits him before walking away. Cheng Die'en visits Letao to discuss a collaboration for the "Her Series." Gao Haiming is impressed by Lin Huan'er’s "Seeing Women's Needs" slogan and Die'en’s innovative packaging ideas, which include health-tip comics and slogans encouraging fathers to take more responsibility.

During the meeting, Die'en recommends Ou Xiaojue for a position, describing him as a brilliant student from a poor background. Suspicious, Gao asks how long they have been together, and Die'en reveals they have been a couple for nearly three years—the entire time Ou was supposed to be with Lin. During his interview at Letao, Gao Haiming grills Ou Xiaojue on the specifics of his time in the UK.

When caught in lies about his wages and living costs, Ou shamelessly claims his former girlfriend cheated on him, forcing him to find comfort in Die'en. As he leaves the office, Ou notices a text on Gao’s phone from Lin Huan'er thanking him for a phone charm. Enraged and hypocritical, Ou later confronts Lin, accusing her of dumping him for a "richer man."

Ou Xiaojue then gathers their old classmates to spread lies, painting Lin Huan'er as a materialistic woman who abandoned him. Zhu Mengmeng hears about these rumors while out with Hu Tiehan and rushes to the restaurant to confront Ou. She defends Lin’s years of hard work, nearly hitting Ou with a beer bottle in her fury. Ou tries to deflect by pointing to Lin’s "ambiguous" relationship with Gao Haiming.

Hu Tiehan admits to seeing Lin and Gao together in a car, which fuels the gossip, though Mengmeng refuses to believe it. That night, Lin Huan'er comforts a distraught Mengmeng, explaining that she won't waste tears on a cheater and intends to return the favor for the slander he directed at her. Meanwhile, at Letao, Gao Haiming shifts the company’s focus toward the East China market through Xinye.

During a follow-up meeting with Cheng Die'en, Lin Huan'er hands her a comic book titled "The Fool Borrowing Money," created by Mengmeng. She frames it as a request for professional feedback, but the story is a thinly veiled expose of Ou Xiaojue’s exploitation, designed to make Die'en question the man she is supporting.

Zhu Mengmeng, coached by Lin Huan'er, calls Ou Xiaojue to apologize for her earlier impulsiveness, claiming she now understands the "truth" thanks to Hu Tiehan. Xiaojue acts magnanimous, dismissing it as a minor misunderstanding between old friends. Seizing the moment, Mengmeng invites him to an upcoming high school reunion. When Xiaojue hesitates, worried about the awkwardness of seeing his ex-girlfriend, Huan'er signals Mengmeng to use flattery.

Mengmeng calls him the most successful person in their class and mentions how everyone is eager to hear about his life in the UK. Enjoying the ego boost, Xiaojue agrees to attend on Friday evening at the Crown Hotel's Pearl Hall. Cheng Die'en visits Xiaojue at his hotel, where he mentions the reunion. When she asks to attend, Xiaojue dissuades her by insulting his classmates' social standing, claiming she would feel uncomfortable with their constant flattery.

Die'en is frustrated, noting that since their return, he has refused to introduce her to his family or friends. To manipulate her, Xiaojue fabricates a story about his father being terminally ill in a hospital back home and the family being broke because they spent everything on his education. A sympathetic Die'en hands him a savings card with 200,000 RMB (password: 000000). After a show of reluctance, Xiaojue accepts the money, promising to repay her.

Hu Tiehan finds Zhu Mengmeng to offer a sincere apology for his previous judgment. Mengmeng forgives him but "punishes" him by demanding he take her to a shooting range. There, Tiehan instructs her on proper form, telling her to relax and focus. Later, Mengmeng meets Lin Huan'er at Coastal Park. Seeing Mengmeng's radiant expression, Huan'er correctly guesses she was just with Tiehan.

Mengmeng admits that while she once viewed the relationship between Huan'er and Xiaojue as a "love myth," she now sees the suffering it caused and feels that Tiehan is a far more reliable partner. Ou Xiaojue prepares meticulously for the reunion, even tearing up old photos of Huan'er to signal a fresh start. At the hotel, he is greeted with admiration by former classmates like Juan'er and Miss Li.

Xiaojue leans into the persona of a "returned elite," affecting a pretentious London accent. Meanwhile, in the restroom, Juan'er and Miss Li gossip about Mengmeng’s flashy outfit, mocking her art hobbies as merely a product of her father's wealth. Hu Tiehan overhears them and, in a silent act of defiance, tosses a used tissue near them, remarking that he can no longer distinguish between actual trash and certain people.

As dinner begins, the classmates gossip about Lin Huan'er, assuming she skipped the event because she dumped Xiaojue for a rich man. Just then, Huan'er enters looking elegant and carrying a luxury bag, sparking further rumors. Xiaojue plays the martyr, giving a speech about his seven years of hardship—scrubbing dishes and washing bowls—to forge his character.

He "magnanimously" wishes Huan'er happiness in her "new life," prompting the classmates to toast him as the pride of their class while shaming Huan'er for being a gold digger. Lin Huan'er interrupts the flattery by projecting Xiaojue's official expulsion notice from his university due to failing grades. She then presents bank records proving she was the one who funded his lifestyle.

However, Xiaojue is prepared; he produces a bank card and claims he has already repaid the 200,000 RMB to Huan'er's father to settle the debt. This display of "integrity" causes the fickle classmates to turn their support back to him. The situation reaches a breaking point when Cheng Die'en walks in, followed by Gao Haiming. She confronts Xiaojue, asking how he explains the three years they spent together abroad.

She reveals he used Huan'er's money to live with her while deceiving her into becoming "the other woman." Xiaojue tries to blame Huan'er for setting him up, but Die'en exposes his final scam. Gao Haiming had anticipated Xiaojue would swindle Die'en and had secretly provided her with an empty bank card to give him. Realizing the card he used to "repay" the debt was worthless and his lies were fully unraveled, Xiaojue is left humiliated as Die'en leaves him.

With the truth out, Gao Haiming takes the group for a second round of food at the wonton stall Huan'er loves. The four friends share a meal and play a game. When Huan'er draws the King of Hearts, she is asked to share a wish. She wishes for everything to go smoothly and for a swift completion of destiny's arrangement, privately hoping she can soon find her way back to her own time.

At a wonton stall, the four friends share their heartfelt wishes. Gao Haiming keeps his wish simple, hoping for professional success and a swift conclusion to his current path. When Zhu Mengmeng playfully asks what he wants to finish, he replies that he is waiting for a certain "arrangement of destiny" to complete itself.

During a game of cards, Haiming draws a spade and tries to drink his way out of making a specific wish, but the others insist he follow the rules. Mengmeng suggests he wish for a girlfriend, but Haiming hints that he might already have someone in mind, refusing to provide further details. Hu Tiehan wishes to be braver in both his career and his romantic life, looking pointedly at Mengmeng.

Mengmeng, touched by the moment, reflects on the incredibly slim probability of any two people meeting on this planet—only 0. 000478—concluding that their friendship is a beautiful act of fate. As they pass a Karaoke bar, Lin Huan'er reminds Mengmeng of her high school dream to become a singer. Despite her initial hesitation, Mengmeng takes the stage to perform "Liked You for So Long."

Her performance catches the eye of a music producer in the audience, who approaches Tiehan and hands him a business card, noting Mengmeng’s potential. Huan'er is thrilled, recognizing this as the definitive turning point in Mengmeng’s career, and she urges Tiehan to ensure Mengmeng receives it. Later, when Tiehan presents the card, Mengmeng worries it might be a scam, but she is reassured knowing that Huan'er believes the opportunity is legitimate. Later that evening, Huan'er drives Haiming home.

She thanks him for his help in neutralizing the trouble caused by Ou Xiaojue, but Haiming admits he had his own motives; by resolving her concerns, he felt he could finally focus entirely on his own goals. Huan'er notices her system pager indicates that Haiming’s fondness level has risen to sixty-six percent, which brings a smile to her face. Meanwhile, Mengmeng and Tiehan revisit their old school campus.

They reflect on how much has changed, particularly the relationship between Huan'er and Ou Xiaojue. Mengmeng expresses guilt over a misunderstanding from their college days when she ignored Tiehan for months, not realizing he had been overwhelmed by his father’s sudden hospitalization. Tiehan comforts her, assuring her it wasn't her fault, and quietly notes that while the world changes, his feelings remain steadfast. The following day, Haiming and Huan'er walk toward the office.

Haiming intentionally parks far away to enjoy a walk, explaining that it helps clear his mind. They encounter a seesaw in a park and decide to play. Despite the weight difference, they find a momentary balance until Huan'er accidentally slides down the board right into Haiming. They lock eyes in a moment of shared awkwardness before Haiming invites her to join him on a business trip to Lvcheng.

Afterward, Haiming visits Huan'er's home, where her father, Lin Guozheng, welcomes him with overwhelming hospitality, piling sweet and sour ribs and fish onto Haiming's plate. The group plays mahjong, and Haiming secretly "feeds" tiles to the family to let them win, prioritizing their happiness over the game. He confesses to Huan'er that sharing a happy meal with a family is a luxury he rarely experiences.

As Huan'er’s fondness level with Haiming reaches sixty-eight percent, she stays up late planning their upcoming trip, hoping she is close to returning home. Her sister, Lin Le'er, teases her about her "strategy" to win Haiming over. During their conversation, Le'er reveals that Ou Xiaojue recently tried to use her to set up a meeting with Huan'er at a park. Sensing something was wrong, Le'er fled. Huan'er warns her sister to stay vigilant and avoid him.

Le'er, in turn, encourages Huan'er to hold onto Haiming, praising him as a truly good man. The business trip to Lvcheng proceeds smoothly as they finalize the inclusion of Letao’s feminine hygiene products into the local market. Having finished their work forty-eight hours early, Haiming suggests they enjoy the city. They visit a flower shop where the owner offers a special gift for couples who plant flowers together. Haiming goes along with the ruse, claiming they are a couple.

While Huan'er suggests roses, Haiming chooses sunflowers, noting that he finds their flower symbolism more interesting. Later, they head to a traditional academy, but they arrive just after it has closed. Huan'er is frustrated by her lack of preparation, but Haiming remains calm, finding beauty in the trees outside. He philosophizes that no two leaves are identical and that even the trees people overlook are full of life.

He encourages Huan'er to slow down, suggesting that "wasting time" can be its own form of joy. Following this advice, they go fishing at Peacock Lake. Haiming admits he is afraid of water, finding the unknown depths somewhat terrifying. Huan'er catches a tiny fish but refuses to release it immediately, joking that it might "spill the beans" to the larger fish and cause them to go home empty-handed. As the afternoon fades, Huan'er begins to doze off, and Haiming gently lets her rest her head on his shoulder, keeping her close as they wait for a catch.

Lin Huan'er woke up by the lake to find herself leaning on Gao Haiming’s shoulder. Feeling self-conscious, she quickly claimed she was only resting her eyes and definitely wasn't snoring. When she realized Gao Haiming hadn't caught anything, her impatient nature took over. She borrowed a fishing net from the resort owner and successfully scooped up a fish herself, jokingly noting that her efficiency was needed for their dinner.

While she expected a resort chef to handle the cooking, Gao Haiming surprised her by taking charge of the campfire. He explained that he had learned to cook as a child because his parents were always too busy to look after him. Touched by his vulnerability and skill, Lin Huan'er found him incredibly handsome in that moment. After their meal, they transferred their photos to a computer.

Frustrated by the slow 30-minute progress bar, Lin Huan'er remarked that such technology would eventually be obsolete. She predicted that by 2025, smartphones would integrate high-end photography and communication. Gao Haiming was struck by her visionary outlook, almost suspecting she had firsthand knowledge of the future, but she quickly brushed it off as a guess based on the pace of innovation. During the transfer, Gao Haiming stepped away to coordinate a romantic surprise with his assistant, Luo Zhou.

He had ordered a "super deluxe package" including flowers, balloons, and "canned air" from Lake Como to symbolize sharing every breath. However, Luo Zhou’s clumsy execution and a mishap with a cleaning lady taking the cans left Gao Haiming frustrated. When Lin Huan'er finally saw the photos, she noticed Gao Haiming had carefully chosen angles that captured the two of them together. Stepping outside, she discovered the festive decorations he had arranged.

Just as he was about to confess his feelings, the lights short-circuited. Lin Huan'er tactfully suggested they were just turning them off to watch the meteor shower. The romantic mood was interrupted again by a nearby firework display and a loud proposal from another couple, which effectively ruined Gao Haiming’s planned moment.

Their stay was further cut short when Luo Zhou called to report that Mr. Zhang, the head of Huasheng Supermarket, wanted to meet the next morning before flying to Paris. During the drive home, a song titled "Love Really Needs Courage" played on the radio. Feeling the weight of the lyrics, Lin Huan'er abruptly turned it off, claiming she was too tired for music. When they arrived at her building, Gao Haiming followed her upstairs.

In the hallway, he admitted that despite the failed lights and the lost air cans, he couldn't wait any longer. He presented the remaining cans and confessed his love. As his fondness score climbed toward 72%, they shared a kiss. However, Lin Huan'er suddenly pushed him away. She realized that while she loved him, reaching a 100% fondness score might trigger her departure from this world, and she wasn't ready to leave him.

The next day, a drained Lin Huan'er met Zhu Mengmeng for lunch. Zhu Mengmeng described a plot for her new comic where a female lead from the future chooses to stay with her true love forever. Lin Huan'er found the idea unrealistic, questioning how someone could abandon their family and career for a man. Shifting to reality, Lin Huan'er tried to warn Zhu Mengmeng about her feelings for Hu Tiehan.

Using a "spoiler" chance, she revealed that he would eventually die in the line of duty. This triggered a system punishment, causing time to rewind and leaving Lin Huan'er with only one spoiler left. Realizing she couldn't change her friend's heart, she simply chose to wish her happiness. Determined to slow the pace of her own relationship, Lin Huan'er focused on work, promoting skin-friendly, individually wrapped sanitary pads at the supermarket counter.

Meanwhile, Gao Haiming held a meeting with Dr. Wei and the R&D department to prepare for a product launch early the following year. Afterward, he visited Lin Huan'er at her counter and invited her to dinner. Fearful of the fondness score rising too quickly, she made up excuses about needing to personally handle inventory and reports. Gao Haiming left looking disappointed, while Lin Huan'er watched him go, silently hoping he would understand that she was only trying to preserve the time they had left.

Gao Haiming sat in his office, his eyes fixed on his computer screen as he searched for strategies to win over a woman's heart. He was so absorbed that he barely noticed Luo Zhou entering. Luo Zhou observed his boss's unusual behavior and offered to help, but Haiming dismissed him, noting that since Luo Zhou wasn't part of Lin Huan'er’s family, he couldn't possibly provide useful advice.

This remark gave Haiming a sudden spark of inspiration: if he wanted to get closer to Huan'er, he needed to start with her family. Learning that Huan'er’s father wanted to transfer her younger sister, Lin Le'er, to a new school, Haiming quickly gathered brochures for several prestigious private institutions like Dele and Yucai. The next morning, he arrived at Huan'er’s doorstep just as she was preparing for work.

He informed her that he had already arranged for her to have the day off so they could tour campuses together. While Huan'er was hesitant, Le'er was thrilled and dragged her sister to the car. Even the neighbors noticed the trio, mistaking Haiming and Huan'er for a well-matched married couple and teasing them about a future wedding invitation. During their tour, Le'er made it clear that her primary criteria for a school was the quality of the nearby snack stalls.

Instead of prioritizing the academic reputation of the schools, the sisters focused on the street food. Haiming initially voiced concerns about the health risks of fried snacks, but Le'er challenged him, suggesting that if he wanted to pursue her sister, he needed to be more flexible. Realizing he had missed out on a normal childhood due to his rigid upbringing, Haiming decided to let go of his CEO persona.

He joined them in feasting on cotton candy and grilled chicken legs. As they rested later, Le'er teased her sister, claiming their romantic progress was far too slow and suggesting that Huan'er needed to read more romance novels to learn how to handle a relationship. The following day, Huan'er found herself intentionally avoiding Haiming at the office.

Sensing the tension, Haiming called her in to ask if his recent actions had made her feel uncomfortable or if she had grown to dislike the company. Huan'er clarified that she didn't dislike being there but struggled to explain her complicated feelings before making a hasty exit. Later that afternoon, she noticed Haiming’s office was empty. Luo Zhou informed her that Haiming had suddenly come down with a forty-degree fever and was home alone.

Worried, Huan'er offered to accompany Luo Zhou to the villa to deliver some files. Once they arrived near the villa, Luo Zhou sent a message to Haiming, who immediately hopped into bed to play the part of a fragile patient. He told Huan'er that his housekeepers, Mr. Lu and Ms. Fang, were away on family business. While Haiming rested, Huan'er wandered into the living room to look at his impressive collection of fighter jet models.

Haiming used this distraction to buy time, eventually presenting her with a thermometer that he had manipulated to show a life-threatening forty-two degrees. Panicked, Huan'er insisted on taking him to the hospital. However, once they were on the road, a second temperature check revealed that Haiming was perfectly normal at 36. 8 degrees. Huan'er realized he had faked the illness and was about to head home when the car’s engine suddenly failed for real.

Despite the cold, Haiming insisted on trying to fix the car himself and gave his coat to Huan'er to keep her warm. By the time they made it back inside the villa, the exposure to the cold had caused Haiming to develop a genuine fever of 39. 1 degrees. Seeing his condition, Huan'er felt obligated to stay and care for him. As evening fell, both realized they were hungry.

Huan'er ventured into the kitchen but, realizing she didn't know how to stir-fry and that congee would take too long, she used a rice cooker to prepare a "lazy" braised pasta dish. Haiming was pleasantly surprised by the meal and used his illness as a reason to convince Huan'er to stay the night in the guest room. Huan'er called her friend Zhu Mengmeng to explain she wouldn't be coming home.

At that moment, Mengmeng was with Hu Tiehan, who was encouraging her about an upcoming singing competition. During their conversation, Mengmeng dropped her wallet, and Hu Tiehan helped her pick it up, discovering that she still carried a drawing he had given her as a birthday gift back in the 11th grade. They shared a nostalgic moment, with Hu Tiehan praising her unique, pure talent and asking to meet again.

Back at the villa, Huan'er was settling in when her pager suddenly buzzed with a quest: she was required to perform a "Compulsory Wall Slam" on Haiming within three minutes. With only one time-rewind opportunity left, she didn't dare fail. She rushed into Haiming’s bedroom and forced him to get out of bed, claiming movement would help his circulation.

As he stood up unsteadily, she pulled him toward her, causing him to brace his hands against the wall to balance himself. The quest was successfully completed, and a notification showed that Haiming’s fondness had reached eighty-two percent. Embarrassed, Huan'er quickly retreated. However, later that night, the sound of mysterious footsteps in the hallway terrified her, and she ran back into Haiming's room seeking safety.

After Lin Huan'er woke Gao Haiming, the two crept into the living room to investigate a suspicious shadow, only to find the nanny, Fang Yi, sneaking back to pick up some clothes. Gao Haiming had previously sent Fang Yi and the driver, Lu Bo, away to create an opportunity to be alone with Lin Huan'er, which explained Fang Yi’s awkward behavior.

When Lin Huan'er suggested that Fang Yi stay to help care for the sick Gao Haiming, the latter desperately signaled for the nanny to leave. Fang Yi made excuses about urgent matters at home. Despite Lin Huan'er suggesting that Lu Bo could handle the domestic issues alone, Fang Yi insisted on leaving, nervously referring to her own husband as "Lu Bo," which Lin Huan'er found oddly formal.

Fang Yi’s suspicious behavior made Lin Huan'er realize that Gao Haiming had been lying about his situation. However, just as she prepared to leave in frustration, Gao Haiming’s fever actually returned. Seeing him genuinely dizzy and burning up, Lin Huan'er relented and helped him back to bed. He gripped her hand tightly, refusing to let go, and she ultimately spent the night by his side.

The next morning, Gao Haiming woke up delighted to find Lin Huan'er next to him and quickly pretended to still be asleep when she stirred. After Fang Yi delivered breakfast, the system suddenly issued a bizarre limited-time mission: Lin Huan'er had to tear the male lead's clothes within twenty-four hours.

Facing the pressure of a countdown, she tried several clumsy tactics, such as pretending to spill water on him or claiming there was a loose thread that needed cutting with scissors. Gao Haiming, however, remained suspiciously agile or dismissive of her "help."

Hoping to exploit a loophole, Lin Huan'er found a spare shirt in the closet and tore it, but the system immediately issued a warning against such tricks, threatening to punish Gao Haiming with a three-day fever if she failed to complete the task properly. Resigned, she waited until he was asleep and cautiously unbuttoned his shirt. As she tried to flee the room, Gao Haiming suddenly grabbed her and pulled her into a deep kiss.

Though her heart raced, Lin Huan'er felt the timing wasn't right and escaped the villa in a panic. By the time Lin Huan'er reached the office, she was already avoiding Gao Haiming, but he caught up with her in the breakroom. In a bold move, he cornered her against the counter with both arms, keeping her trapped in an intimate stance for several minutes while she tried to make tea.

The arrival of gossiping colleagues forced her to warn him about the public setting before she managed to slip away. Meanwhile, Luo Zhou informed her that he had booked a secluded restaurant for a candlelight dinner for the two of them. Lin Huan'er declined, claiming she had to work late, and confessed to Luo Zhou that she simply wanted Gao Haiming to stop liking her so much. The subplot involving Zhu Mengmeng and Hu Tiehan also progressed.

To help Zhu Mengmeng overcome her stage fright for an upcoming singing competition, Hu Tiehan accompanied her to their old school to practice while it was empty for a spring outing. The cold weather caused Zhu Mengmeng to fall ill, leading Hu Tiehan to take a rare day off to care for her at home.

As he cooked porridge in her kitchen, they reminisced about high school—recalling the time she turned bright red after eating a spicy burger and the disaster of a relay race where she accidentally threw the baton. Hu Tiehan’s sincere encouragement made Zhu Mengmeng feel truly cherished. Back at the company, Lin Huan'er found herself the subject of intense office rumors. The pressure mounted when Gao Haiming’s father, Gao Mingshan, called from Sweden.

He bluntly told Lin Huan'er that she was a burden and unqualified to be with his son because she offered no professional value. He cited the poor sales data of the new "Le Tao" product line and threatened to strip Gao Haiming of his management rights if things didn't improve. While Lin Huan'er defended the time needed for a new product to gain market share, she knew she needed a solution.

Her inspiration came when Luo Zhou returned with a magazine featuring Gao Haiming on the cover, which was being snatched up by female fans everywhere. Seeing the magazine’s popularity, Lin Huan'er realized she had found a way to save the sales figures.

Hu Tiehan took Zhu Mengmeng to a shooting range to help her overcome her stage fright. When Zhu Mengmeng struggled with her aim and grew discouraged, Hu Tiehan shared his own experiences from the police academy. He explained that many recruits have shaky hands because they fear failure and judgment, but he reminded her that true focus comes from blocking out everything but the target.

He encouraged her to apply this same mindset to her singing, treating the stage like the range. Inspired, Zhu Mengmeng regained her composure and showed marked improvement. During a break, Hu Tiehan opened up about his past. He had once dreamed of being a detective like his father, but after his father died in the line of duty, he was consumed by fear.

While a mentor helped him realize that fear is a natural emotion rather than a sign of cowardice, he ultimately stepped away from that career path out of consideration for his mother’s feelings. Despite this, he told Zhu Mengmeng that he still saw her as the same "shining" girl he remembered from their school days, urging her to sing for herself and those who truly support her.

At Letao, Lin Huan’er’s unconventional marketing strategy—featuring Gao Haiming as a celebrity spokesperson for sanitary pads in a magazine—finally began to drive sales. However, the campaign sparked a confrontation when Gao Mingshan arrived at the office, furious that his son was "embarrassing" the family by endorsing such a product. Gao Haiming defended the decision, pointing out the hypocrisy of profiting from the products while being ashamed to represent them.

Lin Huan’er’s staunch defense of the campaign further impressed Gao Haiming, causing his fondness for her to rise to 88%. The argument was cut short by a call from Lin Guozheng, who reported that Lin Le'er had gone missing. Lin Huan’er and Gao Haiming rushed to search for her. Recalling a previous conversation about Ou Xiaojue trying to lure Le'er to a park in the south, they headed to the secluded location.

After finding Le'er’s backpack near a lake, they discovered her tied up in a nearby warehouse. Ou Xiaojue, spiraling into despair after losing his chance to marry into the wealthy Cheng family, blamed Lin Huan’er for his failures and demanded 400,000 yuan as "compensation." Before he could harm Le'er, Gao Haiming intervened and knocked him down.

During the struggle, Gao Haiming shielded Lin Huan’er from a swinging chair, taking the blow himself before the police, who had been monitoring the situation, moved in to arrest Ou Xiaojue. Gao Haiming was hospitalized with soft tissue injuries to his back. While he rested, Lin Huan’er confronted the "System" in a moment of guilt, accusing it of manipulating Ou Xiaojue into violence just to accelerate the plot.

The System coldly dismissed her concerns, reminding her that everyone in this world was merely a "paper person" in a fictional story that would vanish once she woke up. Despite the System's logic, Lin Huan’er found herself wishing the "dream" would last longer so she wouldn't have to lose her connection with Gao Haiming. In the rush of leaving the hospital to look after Le'er, Lin Huan’er accidentally left her pager behind.

The next morning, Gao Haiming found the device and saw it flashing with a notification that his fondness for her had reached 95%, though he was unable to decipher the system's message. Later, while being driven home by Luo Zhou, Gao Haiming expressed his confusion over why a girl who clearly shared his feelings would still act as if there were no future for them.

Luo Zhou suggested it might be a matter of self-doubt, but Gao Haiming knew Lin Huan’er was far too confident for that. Insisting on working from home, Gao Haiming had Luo Zhou arrange for Lin Huan’er to bring documents to his house to assist with annotations. While working together, Lin Huan’er helped change the bandages on his back. Gao Haiming took the opportunity to pull her close, questioning why she was so hesitant to admit her feelings.

Lin Huan’er, relying on her psychology background, tried to label her behavior as "avoidant attachment," but Gao Haiming simply promised to wait for her, no matter how many "tomorrows" it took. Finally, the day of the singing competition arrived. Backstage, Zhu Mengmeng was a bundle of nerves until she received a supportive message from Hu Tiehan, reminding her that simply standing on that stage was a victory. With his words echoing in her mind, she stepped out for her audition, finally ready to let her voice be heard.

Zhu Mengmeng stands at the side of the stage for the "Most Beautiful Youthful Voice" audition, her palms sweating with nerves. Remembering Hu Tiehan’s encouraging words about ignoring the judgment of others, she focuses her mind, clearing away all distractions. Despite a momentary hesitation that almost causes the judges to skip her, she steps up and delivers a solid performance with impressive breath control.

The judges are struck by her talent, and she successfully passes the audition with an "Excellent" rating on her score sheet. At Letao Tower, Mr. Li visits Gao Haiming’s office. Due to the impressive sales performance of the new product line, Boli Capital, a foreign investment firm, has offered a cooperation proposal. Haiming is hesitant; he knows Boli is foreign-owned and fears that accepting their money would mean losing the autonomy of the brand he worked so hard to build.

He argues that he doesn't want their R&D restricted or their domestic brand turned into a mere "imported" label. Mr. Li reminds him that Letao is the result of many people’s hard work and urges him to consider the future trend of the market, asking him to think it over carefully before making a final decision. Meanwhile, Lin Huan'er receives a message on her pager from Haiming’s mother, Mei Yunzhi.

Having recently returned to the country, Mei Yunzhi has been feeling unwell and is currently hospitalized. She asks to meet Huan'er privately, specifically requesting that she not tell Haiming. Concerned, Huan'er immediately leaves the office, unaware that Haiming is quietly following her to the hospital. Inside the hospital room, Mei Yunzhi opens up to Huan'er about her past.

She confesses that during a period of deep family trouble and postpartum depression when Haiming was very young, she once tried to jump into the sea while holding him. This memory has left her with a lifetime of guilt, and she admits she has never known if her son truly forgave her. She asks Huan'er to provide Haiming with the happiness she feels she failed to give him.

Haiming chooses that moment to enter the room, questioning why she kept her illness a secret. Mei Yunzhi explains that the final diagnosis isn't out yet and she didn't want to worry him over what might be a minor issue. Haiming assures her that he has grown up and no longer holds a grudge.

He encourages her to stop living for the sake of the family and to finally pursue her own happiness and ideals, recalling how radiant she looked in her old photographs. Back at Zhu Mengmeng’s house, Huan'er consults the system through her pager. She wonders if she can simply stay by Haiming’s side forever if he never proposes, but the system warns her against exploiting bugs.

The pager reveals a stark reality: her time limit expires at the turn of the millennium. If she fails to complete her quest and receive a proposal by then, Haiming’s entire world will collapse and vanish forever. Terrified by the thought of losing him, Huan'er immediately calls Haiming and meets him, throwing herself into his arms. She tells him she wants to experience everything with him right now—going to the park, watching movies, and cooking together.

Haiming, oblivious to the existence of the system, comforts her and promises they have plenty of time to do everything she desires. The next day, the hospital results reveal that Mei Yunzhi’s tumor is benign. She is overjoyed to hear that Haiming and Huan'er have officially started their relationship. After Huan'er delivers breakfast to the hospital, the two head to work together.

To avoid office gossip, Huan'er insists on being dropped off early and even offers to park the car herself so they aren't seen entering the building together. In the office, she tries to remain low-profile, even hiding behind her computer monitor to avoid his gaze. However, Haiming is far from discreet.

He hands her the car keys in front of their colleagues, loudly mentioning that they are going home together later, and even goes out of his way to personally bring her tea in the breakroom. The office staff quickly picks up on the fact that their relationship is no longer just professional. While Haiming and Huan'er navigate their new romance, Gao Mingshan visits the hospital to see his wife. To his shock, Mei Yunzhi presents him with a divorce agreement.

She explains that after years of a loveless marriage and her recent health scare, she has realized that she must spend the rest of her life living for herself. Determined to help Haiming as much as possible in the time she has left, Huan'er begins working with renewed intensity. Haiming is confused by her sudden workaholic behavior, teasingly asking if she plans to jump to another company.

Seeing his warmth, Huan'er makes a serious request: she wants him to propose to her on New Year's Eve. When Haiming asks why that specific day, she mentions the popular legends about the world ending with the new millennium, telling him that if he proposes then, she will have no regrets even if the world truly ends. Haiming, moved by her sentiment, agrees. Zhu Mengmeng, meanwhile, begins her intensive training for the singing competition.

Her talent and high scores quickly draw the jealousy of other trainees, who mock her for standing in the center of the dance formation. Despite their attempts to bully her, Mengmeng remains focused and is ranked as the top performer in the first stage. She calls Hu Tiehan to share the news, and hearing his voice, she breaks down in tears from the pressure.

Tiehan comforts her, telling her to follow her heart and that he is always there for her. Back at the station, Tiehan isn't idle; he goes around borrowing his colleagues' phones, including his fellow officer Liu's, to cast as many votes for Mengmeng as possible, determined to see her succeed.

Gao Haiming and Lin Huan'er set off on a vacation, finding a quiet moment to share a meal together. Haiming produced a seashell sent by his mother, Mei Yunzhi, from Hainan. Since the divorce, Mei Yunzhi had been recovering by the sea, and surprisingly, Gao Mingshan had stayed by her side to care for her. Their relationship had actually improved since they parted ways, a turn of events that brought Haiming a sense of relief.

He confessed to Huan'er that he wished he had told his mother his true thoughts much sooner. Now that his mother was finally learning to let go of her burdens, Haiming expressed a desire to live more freely and experience things he had previously missed. Seeking to fulfill this wish, Huan'er took him to a roller skating rink, noting how popular the activity was at the turn of the millennium.

Though she claimed to have practiced quite a bit in the past, Huan'er found herself rather rusty and struggled to maintain her balance. Haiming, however, proved to be a natural; after observing the other skaters for only a few minutes, he mastered the technique and ended up acting as Huan'er’s instructor. That evening, as they returned to the hotel, their assistant Luo Zhou informed them that one of their two reserved rooms required emergency maintenance.

With no other local vacancies, the couple shared a single room, and in the intimacy of the night, they fully committed themselves to one another. The night of the Voice of Dreams grand finals arrived, and Hu Tiehan managed to watch the live broadcast while on duty near a newsstand. After Zhu Mengmeng finished her captivating performance, she used the "loved ones call" segment of the show to reach out to Tiehan.

On national television, she thanked him for the encouragement that gave her the courage to stand on that stage and confessed her love for him. Moved to tears, Tiehan finally found his own courage. He admitted that he had loved her for a long time but always felt unworthy, like mere dust compared to her bright spotlight. He promised that as long as she didn't mind his shortcomings, he would stay by her side forever.

The four friends gathered to celebrate Mengmeng's success. As they toasted to their bond, Mengmeng suggested heading to the square to ring in the new year. Tiehan joked that as a new star, she would be mobbed by fans before the countdown even began. Haiming then proposed taking a group photo and asked Huan'er to set the camera timer.

As she stepped back to the group after adjusting the camera, Haiming suddenly dropped to one knee and presented an engagement ring, asking her to walk with him into the future. Just as the clock struck midnight and the crowd’s countdown reached its peak, a truck suddenly careened into the square and struck Haiming.

In the ensuing chaos, a devastated Huan'er began to scream that the world was merely a dream and everyone around her was a fictional character, revealing that she was actually a traveler from the year 2025. Her pager immediately began to vibrate with a dire warning: because she had used her final "spoiler" to reveal the game's truth, she would face the maximum penalty. When the scene settled moments later, only Mengmeng and Tiehan remained by her side.

When Huan'er frantically asked where Haiming was, they looked at her with total confusion, having no idea who she was talking about. The system confirmed her punishment: all memories linking Gao Haiming and Lin Huan'er had been erased. Returning home in despair, Huan'er collapsed on the stairs in tears. When her sister, Lin Le'er, returned and asked what was wrong, she was equally baffled by the mention of Haiming, claiming she had never heard of such a person.

The next morning, Huan'er walked into the Letao office, only to find that her colleagues treated her as a stranger. Luo Zhou vaguely recalled seeing her delivering documents but informed her that her workstation was actually located on the first floor. When Haiming walked past her in the hallway, he didn't even glance her way.

Despite the crushing weight of being forgotten, Huan'er vowed to herself that she would find a way to make him fall in love with her all over again. Meanwhile, Tiehan sustained some superficial wounds while assisting the criminal police squad with a major case. A worried Mengmeng rushed to his side, initially demanding that he stop helping the police to ensure his safety.

However, she soon realized she was being selfish; Tiehan had supported her dreams, and she felt she should do the same for him. She ultimately agreed to let him take on special assignments, provided he promised to protect himself. Huan'er continued her efforts to stay in Haiming's orbit by delivering files to his office, though Luo Zhou tried to stop her, suggesting she only report to the department manager.

Knowing Haiming's hobbies, she followed him to a model shop where he often spent his spare time. She made a point of buying a model for herself and approached him with a request to help her assemble a "Wild Weasel" fighter jet. Haiming, who only remembered her as the business contact for Yunsheng, found it difficult to refuse her earnest request.

However, a new crisis soon emerged at Letao as reports leaked that the company’s new products had serious quality issues, causing health problems for some consumers. As the person who oversaw the product line, Haiming was summoned by the board and faced the very real possibility of being dismissed from his position.

Letao's new "Her Series" is facing a severe crisis due to reported quality issues, leading to widespread returns and intense media scrutiny. During an emergency meeting, Gao Haiming orders a comprehensive quality inspection and instructs all departments to remain silent until the facts are clear. Despite the board of directors' skepticism and pressure to halt expansion, Haiming decides to proceed with the planned product upgrade.

Wei Zhuang, who has been preparing the technical side of the Gen 2 iteration, notes that halting now would only provide ammunition for their critics, and Haiming agrees that the best defense is to keep moving forward. Wei Zhuang's overnight lab tests reveal that out of the samples collected, only about a dozen packages were actually substandard, confirming that someone is deliberately sabotaging the brand. Determined to find the culprit, Lin Huan'er tracks the counterfeit goods to a hidden warehouse.

She is caught taking photographs of workers attempting to destroy the fake evidence in exchange for bonuses. A confrontation ensues, but Haiming arrives just in time with the police to apprehend them. Later, while Huan'er provides her interrogation transcript, Haiming is moved by her willingness to risk herself for the company. Following the police report, Huan'er suggests that Letao should subsidize the supermarket dealers who were deceived into stocking fakes, replacing the counterfeit products with genuine ones.

She argues this would rebuild the brand's reputation and secure trust for the next product launch. Haiming reveals the sales department is already implementing such a plan. He then confronts Mr. Li, a senior board member and the hidden architect behind the sabotage. Mr. Li admits he orchestrated the scandal to force a return to foreign partnerships, fearing that independent R&D was too risky.

However, Haiming presents a bold plan to disclose patents and raise national industry standards, eventually convincing the veteran that his vision is far more forward-thinking. In the midst of the corporate chaos, Lin Huan'er continues to serve as a dedicated assistant, often staying late to prepare Haiming's favorite Americano and buying the wontons they used to share, hoping the familiar taste might trigger his memory. One evening, she listens to a recording of the radio program "City Voice".

She hears Haiming's past confession, where he admitted to being deeply infatuated with her even though he claimed to "hate" her for making him feel vulnerable. Only Huan'er can hear this musical memory; her sister Lin Le'er hears nothing but silence. Moved to tears, Huan'er later calls into the station herself, dedicating a song to Haiming and promising to stay by his side until his memory returns.

Haiming hears her dedication while driving home, and later finds a small doll in a drawer that looks exactly like her. Meanwhile, Hu Tiehan prepares a Western dinner for Zhu Mengmeng to celebrate her success. During the meal, he reveals his desire to apply for a transfer back to the criminal police squad, a dream he had previously abandoned for his mother's sake.

Having tasted the joy of achieving her own dreams, Mengmeng supports his decision, though she makes him promise to prioritize his safety. Later, Tiehan takes Mengmeng to a scenic spot and asks her to close her eyes. When she opens them, she finds a romantic display of heart-shaped balloons. Admitting they have missed each other for too long, Tiehan vows to be the one to protect her from now on and asks her to marry him. Mengmeng happily accepts.

The next day, Haiming asks Huan'er about the doll and the photos she showed him of their trip to Suzhou. To her disappointment, he can only see the scenery in the pictures and has no recollection of her presence. He recalls buying "air cans" during a trip to Italy but only as a whimsical souvenir, missing the romantic significance they once held. Later, Huan'er takes Haiming back to Lvcheng, hoping the familiar surroundings might help.

As they walk near a bridge, she mentions having seen couples propose there. Haiming reflects that while timing is crucial, he believes that if two people truly love each other, they will eventually find their way back through all the twists and turns of fate.

Lin Huan'er takes Gao Haiming to a flower shop to experience planting flowers together as a couple. Looking at the blossoms, she reflects on a sunflower she once planted for him. At the time, she didn't realize that its symbolism was "silent love," and she feels she wasted her emotions. She remarks that if she had known he would lose his memory, she would have planted forget-me-nots instead.

While the shop owner doesn't recognize them, Haiming experiences a sense of déjà vu as he watches the familiar scene, though he still can't confirm his memories. Later that evening, Lin Huan'er sits alone at an outdoor food stall, venting her frustrations at her pager. She blames the "lousy system" for its inhumane punishment, which caused Haiming to forget their relationship and forces her to pursue him all over again.

As she laments her fate, Haiming suddenly appears and snatches the glass from her hand. Still bitter, Lin Huan'er tells him to mind his own business, claiming he is just a stranger to her now. Despite her coldness, Haiming refuses to leave and sits down to drink with her. Once she sobered up slightly, she takes him to his model shop. Haiming is stunned when she effortlessly opens a secret room he believed he had never shown to anyone.

Inside, she searches for a specific "Wild Weasel" fighter jet model with a unique multicolored candy-like paint scheme. Haiming admits he kept it because it felt special, though he couldn't remember why. When she asks for the model, he agrees to give it to her, increasingly curious about her connection to his private life. Back at the office, Haiming questions his assistant, Luo Zhou, about when Lin Huan'er joined the company.

Luo Zhou recalls hiring her just before the New Year due to a staff shortage, but Haiming’s own fragmented memories suggest he poached her from Yunsheng at a high price. With Haiming’s birthday approaching, Luo Zhou suggests a grand celebration with thirty tables at the Nebula Hotel. Haiming, who usually avoids such corporate fanfare, surprisingly agrees. Overhearing their conversation, Lin Huan'er offers to handle the arrangements, confident she can make the event a success by catering to his true preferences.

On the day of the birthday party, Lin Huan'er arranges the celebration at the office. However, the mood shifts when Xie Wanjun arrives to present Haiming with a gift and discuss a new partnership between Fuchuang and Letao. Seeing Haiming respond with such warmth to Xie Wanjun makes Lin Huan'er feel dejected. She leaves a fighter jet model and a birthday card on his desk and quietly slips away to the beach.

When Haiming returns to his office and finds her gift, the card triggers a wave of emotion. He insists that Luo Zhou drive him to find her. While on the phone with him at the beach, Lin Huan'er accidentally spills beer on her phone and drops it. At that moment, a bystander screams that a young woman has fallen into the sea. Fearing Lin Huan'er is the one drowning, Haiming dives into the water without hesitation.

Panic ensues as Luo Zhou screams that Haiming cannot swim. Realizing the danger, Lin Huan'er jumps into the water herself and rescues him. The shock of the experience finally shatters the mental block, and Haiming’s memories of her come rushing back. The couple spends the night at Haiming’s villa, finally reunited. In the morning, Lin Huan'er receives a system notification on her pager stating that the lead's fondness has reached 100%.

To return to 2025, she only needs to receive a proposal. However, as she watches Haiming prepare a breakfast of soft-boiled eggs, she feels a deep reluctance to leave. Haiming senses that their lives have been manipulated by an outside force that tried to erase their story, but he tells her that they will be the ones to write its future together. Their relationship becomes the talk of the office as they no longer hide their affection.

Meanwhile, Letao Group makes a major move by publishing its patents to help improve the quality of domestic brands. This visionary decision earns Haiming the sincere respect of his father, Gao Mingshan, who finally acknowledges his son's capabilities and feels confident leaving the company's future in his hands. As the New Year arrives, Haiming tells Lin Huan'er he has work to do, as his parents are spending the holiday in Hainan.

On New Year’s Eve, Lin Huan'er helps her sister, Lin Le'er, with decorations while their father, Lin Guozheng, prepares a traditional meal. Lin Huan'er is distracted, waiting for a message that doesn't come. Suddenly, there is a knock at the door. She opens it to find Gao Haiming standing there. Lin Huan'er happily introduces him to her surprised family as her boyfriend, beginning the new year together.

At the dinner table, Gao Haiming formally introduces himself to Lin Guozheng as Lin Huan'er’s boyfriend. Guozheng is delighted and brings out a special bottle of wine he has saved since Huan'er was in elementary school, insisting that they share it to celebrate the New Year. Haiming presents his gifts: a hand string for Guozheng and a specialized model for Lin Le'er that can record plant growth with an internal camera.

Le'er is thrilled that she no longer has to rely on manual drawings for her botanical studies. When asked how he knew their specific interests, Haiming jokingly claims he can foretell the future. Guozheng is so impressed by the young man that he keeps piling ribs—his signature dish—into Haiming's bowl. Later, Guozheng inquires about Haiming's position at the company.

When Haiming modestly describes himself as being in management, Guozheng encourages him to work hard so he can stand on equal footing with Huan'er, who is already a CEO's special assistant. Haiming promises to strive for excellence and vows never to let Huan'er suffer or shed a single tear.

After the meal, as Lin Guozheng heads to the kitchen to clean up, Huan'er leans affectionately on Haiming's shoulder, asking what the two men discussed, while Le'er secretly captures a photo of the happy couple. Later, while the two are resting at Haiming's home after a long day of shopping, Huan'er feels a jewelry box in Haiming's pocket.

Fearing he is about to propose—an act that would trigger her departure from this world—she frantically tries to change the subject by offering to cut some fruit. However, Haiming reveals the box contains a pair of earrings his mother, Mei Yunzhi, bought as a New Year's gift for her. Haiming then takes Huan'er to his fighter model shop, where he has decorated a secret room with forget-me-nots to create a romantic atmosphere for a proposal.

Huan'er stops him before he can ask the question, telling him she wants more time together and suggests he propose on New Year's Eve instead. She reasons that even if the world were to end at that moment, she would have no regrets. However, the system soon issues a warning through her pager. Because she has repeatedly blocked Haiming's proposal, a 72-hour countdown has begun.

If she fails to complete the mission within three days, the world of everyone she knows will collapse. Realizing she cannot change the system, Huan'er decides to cherish these final 72 hours with Haiming. The couple joins Zhu Mengmeng and Hu Tiehan for a meal at a restaurant where the latter pair is testing dishes for their upcoming wedding. Mengmeng teases them about their slow progress and urges them to hurry up.

On the way home, Huan'er tells Haiming that she can foresee the future, predicting his professional success and that Dr. Wei Dazhuang will become a leader in his field. She then shares a premonition of a disaster awaiting Hu Tiehan the next day and asks Haiming to help her keep Tiehan safe for the sake of the wedding. The next morning, Huan'er calls Hu Tiehan and insists he take leave from work to help with wedding preparations.

She drags him to the hotel to discuss every minor detail, from the types of beverages—ranging from Tieguanyin and Dahongpao to various flower teas—to the color of the bouquet ribbons and the placement of fireworks. Tiehan is restless and constantly receives calls from his colleagues, but Haiming keeps him occupied by suggesting he consider changing careers to provide a more stable life for Mengmeng.

While they are talking, Tiehan receives word of a major explosion on the street where he was supposed to be on duty. Since he was at the hotel instead, he narrowly escapes the blast. Huan'er breathes a sigh of relief, hoping that if Tiehan's fate can be rewritten, perhaps her own ending with Haiming can be changed as well.

Tiehan returns home safely to Mengmeng, and the two share a tender moment on the couch, imagining their future married life as one of simple, peaceful routines. Later, Huan'er accompanies Mengmeng to try on wedding dresses. As she watches her best friend look stunning in white, Huan'er begins to dream of her own wedding. Suddenly, Mengmeng receives a phone call—Tiehan has been injured in the line of duty.

They rush to the hospital with Haiming, but the doctor eventually emerges from the operating room with a look of regret, stating that they did their best to save him. A devastated Mengmeng spends her days drawing portraits of Tiehan, while Huan'er realizes that some outcomes truly cannot be altered. She asks Haiming what he would do if they only had 24 hours left together.

Haiming comforts her, saying that as long as they have truly loved each other, those memories will be enough to warm the rest of their lives. For their final day, Haiming takes her to make coffee, recreating the taste of the Left Bank of the Seine. Huan'er remarks that taste is the most enduring sense in human memory and vows to remember this flavor forever.

They go roller skating, where Haiming shows off how much he has improved, and visit a game center. At a photo sticker booth, they try on different virtual accessories and use a filter to see what they would look like as an old couple. Haiming looks at the photos and tells Huan'er that she will be just as beautiful when she is old. As the final hours approach, they head out to share one last meal.

Gao Haiming took Lin Huan'er to his favorite wonton stall for a late-night meal, where they shared a playful conversation about their future. When Gao Haiming asked about her preferences for dates and anniversaries, Lin Huan'er cheekily chose the best of both worlds—wanting to sleep in on a mountain top and requesting a handwritten love letter during a romantic trip.

She even joked about holding an umbrella for him while he rode a motorcycle in the sun, leading him to call her greedy. Realizing how much she loved the food, Lin Huan'er worried she might never taste it again. In response, Gao Haiming immediately approached the owner, Mr. Jin, to learn the secret recipe so he could cook for her himself. Later, Gao Haiming prepared the wontons for her, and they tasted exactly like the original stall's.

He handed her a note with the recipe, telling her to keep it for the future. Lin Huan'er admitted that before meeting him, she never understood why people in love got emotional over trivial things, but now she found herself doing the same. She told him that their memories were enough to sustain her, even if they were ever parted. They then headed to an old-style amusement park.

At the carousel, Lin Huan'er recalled making childhood wishes for toys and grades. When Gao Haiming asked for her current wish, she closed her eyes, only to open them and find him holding an engagement ring. He promised that even a single minute spent with her would constitute a lifetime. Lin Huan'er tearfully accepted, but as Gao Haiming tried to take a photo of her, she suddenly vanished, leaving only the ring behind on the ground.

Lin Huan'er woke up back in 2025, feeling as though she had emerged from a vivid dream. Distraught to find the ring gone, she questioned her assistants about Gao Haiming, but no one recognized the name. When she told her boss, Mr. Zeng, that Gao Haiming intended to acquire their company, he dismissed her words as a sign of a mental breakdown and ordered her to stop her live streams.

Noticing the date was February 16—twelve days before she had originally traveled back in time—she realized the timeline had shifted. She searched for the headquarters of Gao's company, Letao, but found nothing. A stranger she encountered echoed Gao Haiming’s philosophy, advising her that being in too much of a hurry to reach a destination causes one to miss the beauty of the journey.

Back at the office, her assistant Xiaoyu reminded her that Gao Haiming was simply the protagonist of the novel "Bye, Wild Weasel." Despite this, Lin Huan'er remained convinced he was real. During her next live stream, she spoke candidly about how her experience with an "old-style" man had changed her view of love. She explained that true love isn't about control or following a script, but about two steadfast hearts finding one another across any distance—even across different dimensions.

Returning home, Lin Huan'er discovered the note Gao Haiming had hidden for her. In it, he thanked her for bringing joy to his life and promised that he would be the one to find her next time. Seeking a connection to him, she began making wontons using his recipe and spent her time assembling fighter jet models, his favorite hobby. Meanwhile, in his own time, Gao Haiming spent his days replaying the footage of their moments together.

In a poignant parallel, both were shown eating wontons at the same stall in their respective eras, connected by a shared memory. One day, Lin Huan'er received a large package containing a "Wild Weasel" fighter jet model—the rare "Capricorn" piece needed to complete the set—along with her engagement ring. She immediately rushed to the sender's address.

On her way, she bumped into Luo Zhou and saw Hu Tiehan and Zhu Mengmeng walking happily together, realizing her past actions had successfully changed their tragic fates. She finally reached a model shop and discovered a secret room filled with the entire collection of fighter models. Recalling their talk about how imperfection leaves room for anticipation, she felt a sudden presence. She heard Gao Haiming’s voice say, "Long time no see." The miracle she had been waiting for finally occurred, and the two embraced and kissed, finally reunited in the same world.