Sweet First Love Recap, Plot, Synopsis, Total Episodes

Sweet First Love Synopsis

Zhuo Yifeng witnessed the death of both parents in a car accident when she was seven years old. She was so shocked that she got selective amnesia and forgot about the experience.

She was entrusted by her parents to their best friend Su Zi Jian and grew up with Su Muyun, who was two years younger.

After she grew up, Su Muyun was a popular figure in the school, while Su Nianfeng was just an ordinary girl.

In her senior year, influenced by his friend Le Tiyin, who was suffering from a strange disease, Su Nianfeng decided to enroll in medical school.

On the surface, Su Muyun was against Su Nianfeng, but in reality, he was silently protecting her to help her realize her dream.

The ideal college life unfolded as expected, the school belle Ouyang Mingxue exposed the so-called truth to disrupt everything, resulting in Su Nianfeng misunderstanding Su family.

To find the truth, with the help of Le Tiyin and Ouyang Yu, Su Nian Feng left the Su family to live independently. But she found Su Muyun’s deep affection for her.

Liu Zihui, a good friend of Su Nianqfeng who had a crush on Su Muyun, also perceived Su Muyun’s intention and chose to guard the friendship.

A contract, unraveling the “truth” of the car accident back then, lifting the misunderstanding between the two families.

In Su Muyun’s relentless pursuit and the assistance of friends, Su Nianfeng finally let go of the knot and came together with the boy who was her childhood sweetheart.

Sweet First Love Recap

Episode 1 Recap

As a child named Xiao Feng, she was devastated by the tragic loss of both her parents in a car accident, who succumbed to heavy bleeding despite rescue efforts. Witnessing her profound grief, a young Su Muyun comforted her and secretly vowed to protect his "Sister Yifeng." Doctors diagnosed Xiao Feng with post-traumatic stress disorder, warning of potential symptoms like sleepwalking, selective amnesia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Years later, Xiao Feng has grown into the beautiful Su Nianfeng, while Su Muyun has matured into a handsome and popular campus king. One morning, Su Nianfeng, who often dreams of the bright and cheerful Qin Yao, is abruptly woken by her alarm to find Su Muyun asleep on her bedroom floor. She indignantly pushes him awake, complaining about his constant presence and lecturing.

Their playful bickering is a common occurrence, even during video calls with their parents who are away on a twenty-day business trip. Their mother, accustomed to their forty-three quarrels in less than a month, simply urges Su Nianfeng, as the older sister, to be more tolerant, and Su Muyun, as a boy, to be more chivalrous.

After the call, their squabbling continues, with Su Muyun cheekily twisting their mother's advice, leading Su Nianfeng to lament her "nightmarish life" with her "demon brother." With their parents away, Su Nianfeng is tasked with cooking for Su Muyun, a duty she performs because he developed stomach problems during a math competition. Despite her excellent culinary skills, Su Muyun feigns disdain for the breakfast, complaining about its texture and sweetness.

However, once Su Nianfeng leaves, he secretly devours the meal, revealing his true enjoyment. The new semester begins at Huiming High School, with Su Nianfeng, now a senior, determined to improve her academic performance despite her tendency to get distracted. She aims to escape Su Muyun's influence by getting into a university far away from him. Upon arriving in her Class 5, known for its "slackers," she realizes she has brought the wrong textbook.

To everyone's surprise, Su Muyun, a renowned "iceberg campus king" and top student who has been the basketball MVP for three years, enters their classroom. The girls wonder why he isn't in the top Class 1. Su Muyun walks directly to Su Nianfeng's desk, dropping the correct textbook with a remark about her being a scatterbrain.

Su Nianfeng initially thinks he is just delivering the book, but he reveals that their parents, worried about her falling in love, had him transfer to her class to supervise her studies. Later that afternoon, a friendly basketball match is scheduled. Su Muyun informs Su Nianfeng that he expects her to be there. She initially refuses, citing her need for extra lessons. However, Qin Yao's arrival immediately changes her mind.

She enthusiastically offers to bring snacks, and his genuine praise for her cooking delights her, much to Su Muyun's obvious displeasure. Su Nianfeng reminisces about when her feelings for Qin Yao began, recalling an instance where he had shielded her from a flying ball, describing him as the first boy to treat her with such gentleness, his smile illuminating her entire girlhood. Before the game, Su Muyun pushes her to make a cheer sign for him.

After the basketball game, Su Nianfeng rushes to the classroom for extra lessons, only to find the class has already concluded. Her teacher, Mr. Zhang, expresses concern about her grades, urging her to work harder and providing her with key questions to practice. As she studies alone, Su Muyun messages her, impatiently asking when she will return to cook dinner. She replies she will be back soon.

Moments later, Su Muyun appears with a tuna rice ball, her favorite, condescendingly offering to tutor her. Su Nianfeng argues that while he is smart, his bad temper and superior attitude make him a poor teacher. After he relents and agrees to treat her as an equal, she asks him to speak well of her to Qin Yao and stop undermining her.

This infuriates Su Muyun, who immediately packs her books and storms out, leaving a bewildered Su Nianfeng to follow. Meanwhile, new classmates join Class 5: the "problem girl" Liu Zihui and the gentle Le Diyin. Le Diyin, whom Su Nianfeng had once helped after a skateboarding incident, is secretly pleased to be in the same class as her. The teacher initially announces that students will be seated according to their grades. However, Liu Zihui, after introducing herself, cleverly challenges this.

Arguing that classmates should help each other, she suggests that top students and struggling ones should sit together. She then proposes that students be allowed to freely choose their own deskmates to foster this mutual support, an idea the teacher approves. As students line up for seat selection, Su Muyun offers Su Nianfeng the "precious opportunity" to be his deskmate. She quickly declines, reminding him that she still hasn't settled the score for him scribbling all over her notes and stating that she already has someone else in mind.

Episode 2 Recap

Following up on Su Nianfeng's refusal to be his deskmate, Su Muyun watched as she chose to sit alone in the back of the classroom. He had offered her the "precious opportunity," but she rejected it, stating she wasn't worthy of a "cosmic-level top student" like him and hadn't forgiven him for scribbling in her notebook. As students paired up, Liu Zihui approached Su Muyun and asked to be his deskmate, to which he indifferently agreed.

After Su Nianfeng settled in the last row, Le Diyin asked to sit beside her, and she nodded in agreement. The teacher announced a placement test, stressing that the results would determine their academic futures, with options like arts or sports classes for lower-scoring students. Su Nianfeng grew nervous, as she lacked talent in those areas.

However, she was relieved to discover the English listening test used the exact audio clip Su Muyun had played that morning, and the unscrawled portions of her notes contained the exam questions. Su Muyun finished his test with confidence and submitted it early. The teacher asked him to collect the papers, and when he reached Su Nianfeng, she was still the last one working.

He tapped her desk and, getting no response, simply took her paper and left, leaving her disheartened that he acted so impartially just as she was about to praise him. Later, while walking with Le Diyin after lunch, Su Nianfeng lamented that her poor grades would make it hard to find a deskmate since seats were assigned based on performance. She explained to Le Diyin that she and Su Muyun were foster siblings who weren't blood-related.

Le Diyin remarked on their different personalities, calling her "adorable and good-tempered." Su Muyun, walking behind them, overheard the conversation and, growing irritated, crumpled a piece of paper and threw it at Su Nianfeng's head. Turning to see who it was, she muttered about their ill-fated connection. On campus, Liu Zihui tried to give Su Muyun a gift, but he declined. She then offered it to his basketball teammate, who opened it to reveal a pair of limited-edition sneakers.

After Su Muyun walked off, the teammate returned the gift to Liu Zihui, claiming the size was wrong. Su Nianfeng, having witnessed this, consoled Liu Zihui, suggesting Su Muyun might have found the gift too expensive and that something simpler like a notebook would be better. When Su Nianfeng confirmed she and Su Muyun were not blood-related, Liu Zihui's mood brightened, and she eagerly asked what kind of things Su Muyun liked.

During a composition test on the theme of "Ideals," Su Nianfeng struggled for ideas, but Le Diyin passed her a note encouraging her to write about her strengths. Su Muyun witnessed the exchange and later confronted Su Nianfeng, demanding the "evidence of puppy love" to show their parents. She retorted that she still had a pile of his love letters.

He then threatened to tell Qin Yao she had found a new sweetheart, which agitated Su Nianfeng, who warned him she would sever all ties if he dared to lie to Qin Yao. At the senior year assembly, Su Muyun gave a speech as the student representative, inspiring his peers to work hard to achieve their dreams.

When the placement test results were posted, Su Muyun had a perfect score, while Su Nianfeng’s was so low she didn't even receive her paper back. Le Diyin tried to console her by revealing his own story: he was diagnosed with a serious illness as a child and told he wouldn't live long, which taught him to cherish life itself. That evening at home, Su Nianfeng broke down in tears over her results, telling Su Muyun how classmates mocked her.

Moved by her distress, he comforted her and examined her test paper. The next day in class, Su Muyun announced to the teacher that there was an error with Su Nianfeng's score. He explained that due to nervousness, she had likely submitted the wrong answer sheet, and calculated her true score should be around 102. The teacher allowed her to retake a new test of similar difficulty.

Encouraged by Su Muyun's belief in her, Su Nianfeng took the retest and scored 105, astounding her classmates and earning praise from the teacher, who credited Su Muyun's help. Su Nianfeng later thanked him, joking that his scribbled notes had somehow helped her guess every question correctly, to which he replied, "Remove the 'somehow'." The next morning, Su Muyun turned off Su Nianfeng's alarm, causing her to oversleep. As she sprinted to school, he rode up on his bicycle.

She angrily complained that she had planned to cook a huge meal to thank him the night before, but now he was acting like a devil. Unfazed, he offered her a ride on the condition that she change deskmates. She refused, calling it a "tyrannical clause." Just then, Liu Zihui ran by, and Su Muyun offered her a ride instead, which she happily accepted.

Su Nianfeng arrived late and was being scolded by the dean when Liu Zihui and Le Diyin intervened, persuading the dean to let her into class. In return for the favor, Liu Zihui asked Su Nianfeng to get Su Muyun to accept her friend request.

Episode 3 Recap

During a pop quiz in math class, Su Nianfeng struggled with the questions. The teacher noticed her difficulties, pointing out that the problems were textbook examples and questioning if she had reviewed them. Su Nianfeng started to explain her situation but stopped herself. Just as Su Muyun was about to speak up for her, Le Diyin interjected, offering to help Su Nianfeng after class to avoid disturbing others. Impressed, the teacher praised Le Diyin.

After class, Le Diyin began tutoring Su Nianfeng. Su Muyun, who had declined an invitation to play basketball, was cleaning nearby and watched them with jealousy. Soon, another boy approached Su Nianfeng, expressing concern that she was unwell and offering her hot water. He also offered to help with the math problems, but Su Nianfeng politely declined, explaining that Le Diyin was already helping her.

Observing this, Su Muyun grew agitated and loudly commented that Su Nianfeng’s inability to solve basic problems was due to a lack of focus. When Su Nianfeng retorted that it was none of his business, Su Muyun asserted that he was responsible for her "puppy love issues" and had to intervene if she was distracted. Enraged, Su Nianfeng stormed out of the classroom.

As Le Diyin passed by, Su Muyun deliberately tripped him with a mop before confronting the other boy, telling him to stay away from Su Nianfeng and take his thermos with him. Determined to prove Su Muyun wrong, Su Nianfeng created a meticulous study plan. She became so engrossed in her studies that she refused to eat lunch, declaring that "mathematics makes me happy."

Concerned, Su Muyun bought a chicken drumstick and vegetables for her, brushing off Liu Zihui, who was asking him to approve her friend request. However, when he returned to the classroom, he saw Su Nianfeng and Le Diyin happily chatting while studying. Angered, Su Muyun went to the sports field, ate the lunch he had bought for her, and vented his frustration by aggressively playing basketball. Later, during PE class, the girls were scheduled to run 800 meters.

Liu Zihui asked Su Nianfeng if Su Muyun intended to approve her friend request. Su Nianfeng, looking pale, suddenly clutched her stomach and collapsed in pain. Liu Zihui quickly called for Su Muyun, who was playing basketball nearby. He rushed over, scolded her for pushing herself too hard, and promptly carried her to the infirmary. At the infirmary, the doctor explained that Su Nianfeng's condition was due to low blood sugar, compounded by her menstrual cycle and the long-distance run.

She advised rest but said no medication was needed. Later, Su Muyun returned to the infirmary to get brown sugar water for her. However, as he approached the classroom, he saw Su Nianfeng and Le Diyin chatting animatedly again and quietly left without giving her the drink. Le Diyin continued to tutor Su Nianfeng in the library, and she made significant progress. He offered to gather more study materials and suggested they meet at a café that weekend to continue.

Su Nianfeng happily agreed. Su Muyun, who had been observing them from a distance, furiously slammed a book on a table, earning a reprimand from a librarian. He later confronted Su Nianfeng, forbidding her from going to the weekend tutoring session. She accused him of spying and being jealous.

Su Muyun argued that there was no such thing as a "pure friendship" between a boy and a girl and, as her guardian while their parents were away, he had to look out for her. Su Nianfeng retorted that he was just jealous, praising Le Diyin as kinder and more handsome, and declaring that being with him was a delight, whereas being with Su Muyun was "like hell."

Later, Su Muyun dragged a persistent Liu Zihui to the table where Su Nianfeng and Le Diyin were studying. A competitive atmosphere arose as both boys tried to tutor Su Nianfeng, with Su Muyun mocking Le Diyin’s methods. When Su Nianfeng praised Le Diyin as the "best math teacher," Su Muyun became enraged, and a heated argument broke out between him and Su Nianfeng. He ultimately grabbed her and dragged her home, announcing they had "family problems to settle."

At home, their parents, away on a business trip, messaged them, specifically warning Su Muyun not to upset Su Nianfeng, or he might go hungry. Still angry, Su Muyun feigned a stomachache. Despite their fight, Su Nianfeng’s anger softened, and she cooked a meal for him. That night, Su Muyun found Su Nianfeng sleepwalking, standing on a chair by the open window. He gently carried her back to bed, tucked her in, and closed the window.

The next morning, she awoke to find him asleep on the floor beside her bed and playfully hit him with a doll, telling him to get out. Thanks to Le Diyin's tutoring, Su Nianfeng's mock exam score improved significantly. To thank him, she baked him cookies. Le Diyin ate one and looked uncomfortable, but clarified he was just feeling unwell, not that the cookies were bad. When Su Nianfeng expressed her concern, he reassured her he was used to it.

She told him, "You're my only friend, nothing can happen to you," and he affirmed their friendship would last. Later, a teacher summoned Su Muyun to discuss the highly competitive recommendation quotas for Tsinghua University. Seeing Su Muyun's hesitation, the teacher assumed it was because of his sister and advised him not to sacrifice the opportunity, noting that Su Nianfeng's challenge was "whether she can get into a university" at all.

Su Muyun stated firmly that he would tutor his sister and that she would definitely get into a university. When the teacher asked for his parents' contact information, Su Muyun replied that since they were abroad, the teacher should call Su Nianfeng, because "she counts as my guardian."

Episode 4 Recap

To help Su Nianfeng with her university entrance exam, Su Muyun secretly entered her room at night. He gently opened her drawer, took out her test papers, and photographed them with his phone. Su Nianfeng, sound asleep, remained unaware. Back in his own room, he carefully reviewed each question she had answered under the desk lamp, considering how best to tutor her. As the school anniversary approached, the teacher asked students to prepare a performance.

A classmate suggested Su Nianfeng participate, remarking that while her image was barely acceptable, she had plenty of time. Su Nianfeng protested that she also needed to study. The classmate persisted, highlighting the presence of many famous alumni and the exciting possibility of a scout discovering her. Su Muyun then interjected, stating clearly that Su Nianfeng did not want to go and adding protectively that while he could bully her, others could not.

After school, upon seeing Qin Yao, Su Nianfeng quickly tidied her hair. Qin Yao commented that he heard she had improved ten ranks in her studies and mentioned that Su Muyun had asked him to arrange a hotpot gathering. Su Muyun, however, quickly denied any involvement. Su Nianfeng then spotted Le Diyin nearby and pulled him over to introduce him to Qin Yao as her deskmate who had helped her greatly.

She invited Le Diyin to join them, but he politely declined, stating he didn't feel well. Seeing Su Nianfeng holding Le Diyin's arm, Su Muyun looked displeased. During the hotpot meal, Qin Yao again asked Su Nianfeng if she planned to participate in the school anniversary performance. She reiterated that she should focus on her studies.

Qin Yao mentioned that he and Qi Yuan planned to perform a song and encouraged Su Nianfeng to join, suggesting it would be a special memory and a good way to relieve stress. Hesitantly, Su Nianfeng asked if he thought she could do it, to which Qin Yao confidently replied that he believed in her. Su Muyun grumbled nearby, telling him not to mislead her.

Later that evening, Su Nianfeng looked at the registration form, thinking how wonderful it would be to perform on stage with Qin Yao. Just then, Su Muyun entered her room, saw the form, and realized she had changed her mind because of Qin Yao. He immediately dampened her spirits by telling her she had no artistic talent. Angered, Su Nianfeng pushed him out of her room. Subsequently, Su Muyun began to deliberately disrupt her practice.

To escape his interference, she started practicing in the school bathroom, where she ran into Liu Zihui. Liu Zihui proposed they form a recitation duo called the "Huiming Sisters." When Su Nianfeng submitted the registration form, the teacher questioned her ability to balance practice with her studies. Just as Su Nianfeng hesitated, Su Muyun entered the office and assured the teacher he would help her. The teacher then approved their participation, telling them to prepare well.

After leaving the office, Su Nianfeng thanked Su Muyun, but he clarified that tutoring her didn't mean he supported her participation, stating he just didn't want a sister who had never gone to college. Later, Su Nianfeng and Liu Zihui attended a broadcasting class. There, she met Qin Yao, who encouraged her performance plans.

Su Muyun then appeared, pulled her out of the class to go home and cook, and asked if she was participating because of Qin Yao, which she angrily denied. Observing Su Muyun’s opposition, Liu Zihui offered to help him. The two went to eat spicy lobsters, and after eating a few, Su Muyun experienced intense stomach pain. Liu Zihui coached him to exaggerate his pain to gain sympathy.

She then rushed him home, shouting for Su Nianfeng that her brother was "dying." Alarmed, Su Nianfeng helped him to the sofa, gave him medicine, and tended to his fever with a cool towel. Exhausted, she eventually fell asleep by his side. Su Muyun later awoke and, looking at her, silently wished she could remain shielded from the cruel past forever. Feeling that something was "weird" between the siblings, Liu Zihui decided to investigate further.

She visited their home with a bouquet of white flowers, finding Su Muyun and Su Nianfeng playing a game. When asked about his stomach, he curtly replied, "I'm not dead yet." Liu Zihui claimed she was there to see Su Nianfeng to build their chemistry as a duo. Su Nianfeng showed her old photo albums, admitting she didn't remember much about her childhood.

A flashback revealed a young Su Muyun tricking a boy into not playing with his sister, making her cry, only to comfort her himself moments later. At the broadcasting class, Su Nianfeng and Liu Zihui encountered Qi Yuan. Qin Yao brought Qi Yuan her favorite milk tea, which disappointed Su Nianfeng.

Learning of Su Nianfeng's plans for the school anniversary, Qi Yuan belittled her, suggesting she was not suited for broadcasting and should focus on her studies to avoid failing her college entrance exam. At that moment, Su Muyun walked over, put his arm around Su Nianfeng, and firmly stated that no one had the right to undermine another's efforts, insisting that his sister was great.

Warmed by his support, Su Nianfeng asked why he was there, and he handed her lozenges for her throat, telling her they were only for her. Later, while Su Nianfeng was practicing, she received a call on Le Diyin's phone from his father, who informed her that Le Diyin was being resuscitated in the hospital. Su Nianfeng immediately rushed out of the house. Su Muyun followed her on his bicycle.

As he caught up, she tearfully confessed her feelings of inadequacy and how Le Diyin was the only one who had ever truly encouraged her. Seeing her distress, Su Muyun offered, "I'll take you there."

Episode 5 Recap

As night fell, Su Muyun sped on his bicycle, taking Su Nianfeng to the hospital. On the way, Su Nianfeng noticed that one of his slippers had fallen off and pointed it out, but Su Muyun dismissed it and continued to accelerate. Upon reaching the hospital entrance, Su Nianfeng told him to park the bicycle and that she would text him the room number, then she rushed inside.

Su Nianfeng found Le Diyin's ward, discovering his father sitting on a chair outside. After greeting him, she asked about Le Diyin's condition. His father explained that Le Diyin had just been resuscitated and was still unconscious. He revealed that Le Diyin suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition so complex that all doctors advised against surgery, leaving only conservative treatment as an option. He shared that every day Le Diyin was alive was a blessing.

Su Nianfeng was stunned to learn about the severity of Le Diyin's illness, finally understanding why he never participated in PE classes, always seemed tired, and frequently took deep breaths. She recalled his father saying he had rarely made friends because of his condition and felt grateful that he had opened up since meeting her. Shortly after, Su Nianfeng texted Le Diyin's ward number to Su Muyun.

Su Muyun went to buy some porridge and, at the hospital entrance, received a delivery of slippers that Su Nianfeng had ordered for him. He quickly changed into them and entered the hospital. Just then, Le Diyin woke up. Su Nianfeng rushed to his side, asking about his well-being. When she asked if he had experienced such medical emergencies many times before, he calmly replied that doctors had given him a grim prognosis when he was just ten years old.

Su Nianfeng then confided her own secret: she suffered from a recurring nightmare, which medical books suggested was due to post-traumatic amnesia. This left her unable to recall her childhood or her biological parents, and with an irrational fear of cars. Driven by these unanswered questions, she expressed a strong desire to study medicine to unravel her past, lamenting that her dreams were grand but her grades were poor.

Unbeknownst to her, Su Muyun, who had briefly stepped out to call a nurse, overheard her entire confession from outside the room. Leaving the hospital, Su Muyun walked ahead, pushing his bicycle, while Su Nianfeng followed behind. She couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of him in the old-fashioned slippers she had bought, which looked comical and mismatched with his usual demeanor.

Su Muyun turned back, telling her to stop laughing, but she pulled out her phone to take photos. She playfully teased that even in such slippers, her brother exuded a Paris fashion show vibe and that she must have saved the galaxy to have such a handsome brother. Su Muyun retorted, asking if she had found her "long-lost aesthetic" in the hospital's garbage bin. Late that night, Su Muyun quietly entered Su Nianfeng's room.

He gazed at her seemingly sleeping face and softly murmured that in the past, he had only wanted her to focus on her studies without distractions, but he hadn't considered her feelings. He apologized and promised to fully support her in whatever she wished to pursue. He then quietly encouraged, "Zhuo Yifeng, keep it up. I believe in you." Su Nianfeng, who had been awake, gently opened her eyes and smiled sweetly after Su Muyun left the room.

Following this, Su Nianfeng dedicated herself to practicing recitation, making significant progress with Su Muyun's rigorous help. One day, Qin Yao surprised her with a microphone. Her excitement waned when she realized he had bought it for Qi Yuan, who was applying for a broadcasting major, and had simply brought one along for her as an afterthought. Feeling ordinary, she mused that Qin Yao was likely just a distant dream.

Later, she visited Le Diyin, who inquired about her preparations for the school anniversary program. Su Nianfeng sighed, hoping the school anniversary would quickly rescue her from her "devil" brother's "hellish" training. Le Diyin laughed, teasing that Su Muyun's intense help was because he liked her. Su Nianfeng immediately interjected that they were just siblings and excused herself. Watching her leave, Le Diyin quietly remarked to himself that since they weren't real siblings, there was nothing to be afraid of.

On the day of the school anniversary, Su Muyun vetoed Su Nianfeng's outfit choice, insisting she wear her school uniform for the performance. Later, in the makeup room, a teacher entered to announce that officials from the Ministry of Education were attending, so all students were instructed to remove their makeup and perform bare-faced. Amidst the commotion, Liu Zihui ironically commented on how she envied Su Nianfeng, as her "troublesome brother" had unknowingly prepared her for the sudden change.

Su Muyun arrived to check on Su Nianfeng and asked for a quick rehearsal, but she froze, unable to recall her lines. Panicked, she frantically searched for her script, realizing it was missing, as was Liu Zihui's. Called to the stage, Su Nianfeng faltered after the first few lines, and students began to murmur. In the sudden silence, with all eyes on her, she cast aside the need for a script and began to improvise.

She spoke about her own struggles with ordinary grades and self-doubt, then shared the inspiring story of her friend, Le Diyin, who bravely faced his illness despite receiving numerous grim prognoses since childhood, persevering because he believed in miracles. She concluded by referencing a movie quote her brother had shown her: "It is the underdogs who will achieve the impossible."

She asserted that adversity was not a hardship but a gift, and by courageously facing it, one could find a better self. Her impromptu speech deeply moved the audience. Despite her powerful performance, Su Nianfeng's first mock test results were far from ideal. Her teacher warned her she would just be a "denominator" in the college admission rate and that repeating a grade would be arduous.

Deeply frustrated, she mistakenly thought Su Muyun was mocking her when she overheard him say, "I knew he couldn't do it. Too weak!" She lashed out, feeling like a failure. Su Muyun tried to clarify he wasn't talking about her, but she was too upset to listen. Later, Le Diyin messaged her, thanking her for a video and asking to meet in the hospital's garden.

There, Le Diyin shared life-changing news: he was taking a leave of absence to go to the United States for treatment. Su Nianfeng was saddened by the thought of a long separation but wished him well. Le Diyin then expressed his profound gratitude for her speech, explaining it had given him immense encouragement. When she asked how he knew, he revealed that Su Muyun had sent him the video of her improvisation.

This revelation touched Su Nianfeng deeply, as she realized Su Muyun had been silently supporting her all along. She returned home to find him waiting up for her, and although he feigned disinterest by claiming he wasn't waiting and the TV was off, she felt a profound warmth and appreciation for him.

Episode 6 Recap

Su Nianfeng expressed deep gratitude to Su Muyun for sending a video of her speech to Le Diyin, explaining it motivated not only Le Diyin but also herself. She affectionately called him "the best Su Muyun in the world," which clearly delighted him. Later, while watching animation, Su Nianfeng informs Su Muyun that Le Diyin is going to America for medical treatment, to which Su Muyun genuinely wishes him a speedy recovery.

When the conversation shifts to her future, Su Nianfeng admits to feeling lost and lacking confidence, particularly regarding her aspiration to attend medical school. She despairs that her current grades are "500 Su Muyuns" away from the required standard. Su Muyun attempts to encourage her, but Su Nianfeng insists that her inability to get into medical school is like Su Muyun's inability to cook, believing everyone has something they are not good at.

The following morning, Su Nianfeng is astonished to find Su Muyun in the kitchen preparing breakfast. Initially hesitant, she tastes his cooking and finds it surprisingly delicious. Su Muyun reveals he only slept for two hours to prepare the meal. He explains that his effort demonstrates how anyone can transform a weakness into a strength through hard work, using his newfound cooking skill as an analogy to convince her that she too can get into medical school.

During class, the teacher commends the students' essays on "My Future," specifically praising Su Nianfeng's inspiring piece about her aspiration to become a doctor. When some classmates express skepticism about her grades, Su Muyun immediately raises his hand to speak. He asserts that no one has the right to belittle another's dream, emphasizing that a person's true brilliance emerges not from merely declaring a dream but from the dedicated process of striving for it.

He declares his confidence in Su Nianfeng, citing his personal observation of her significant growth and transformation. His words inspire a supportive reaction from some classmates who then voice their encouragement for Su Nianfeng. One evening, Su Nianfeng receives a WeChat message from Le Diyin. He informs her that the symptoms she described to him sound similar to sleepwalking, which he explains as the mind being asleep while the body remains awake.

Curious, Su Nianfeng decides to test this by taking a photo of her slippers' position before going to bed. The following morning, she wakes to find Su Muyun asleep on the floor beside her bed, and her slippers are no longer in their original spot. She immediately asks Su Muyun if she sleepwalked during the night. Su Muyun, feigning ignorance, advises her to watch fewer Korean dramas and read fewer web novels, suggesting her imagination is running wild.

Su Nianfeng resolves to buy Le Diyin a meaningful farewell gift, an e-reader, but finds it costs 500 yuan, a sum she cannot afford from their shared living expenses. After discussing the financial dilemma with a friend who offers a loan (which Su Nianfeng declines to avoid straining their relationship), she spots a flyer advertising an art studio looking for models, offering 250 yuan for four hours.

Realizing she could earn the required 500 yuan by working eight hours, she decides to take the opportunity. Despite a friend's earlier warning about recent news of young girls mysteriously disappearing, Su Nianfeng proceeds with the job. After completing her work late in the evening and receiving her payment, the studio manager offers to escort her home due to the remote location.

However, recalling the unsettling news reports, Su Nianfeng becomes frightened and quickly rushes out of the studio on her own. Concerned by Su Nianfeng's prolonged absence, especially after she claimed she was studying with Liu Zihui, Su Muyun calls Liu Zihui. Liu Zihui reveals they were not together but suddenly recalls the art studio's modeling advertisement. Immediately worried, Su Muyun and Liu Zihui rush to the art studio. Upon arrival, they find the studio locked.

Su Muyun spots a small rabbit doll on the ground near the entrance, recognizing it as one of Su Nianfeng's cherished childhood possessions and a symbol of their sibling bond. Overcome with anxiety, Su Muyun and Liu Zihui quickly decide to split up and search for her. After leaving the art studio, Su Nianfeng enters a taxi and faints, experiencing a vivid dream of a car accident.

The taxi driver awakens her, and she immediately checks her phone, seeing numerous worried messages from Su Muyun. She quickly responds, and Su Muyun soon arrives, helps the pale Su Nianfeng out of the taxi, and gently carries her all the way home. That night, Su Nianfeng sleepwalks again, wandering into the living room and murmuring pleas for Su Muyun to save her. Su Muyun reassures her he is there and carefully guides her back to her bedroom.

The next morning, Su Nianfeng wakes up to find Su Muyun asleep by her bedside, a sight that deeply moves her. She tearfully apologizes to him for having lied, explaining that she was frightened by the art studio manager's offer to drive her home, which led her to take a taxi and later faint. She confesses that her only intention was to earn money for a farewell gift for Le Diyin, her only close friend, before he departs.

Su Muyun sternly tells her never to lie to him again, and she promises to comply. Su Nianfeng visits Le Diyin in the hospital, bringing him a carefully chosen farewell gift. Le Diyin expresses his delight with the present, prompting Su Muyun to remark, almost revealing how Su Nianfeng risked her safety to earn the money, but Su Nianfeng quickly silences him. She then presents Le Diyin with a homemade cake and takes a photo of him.

Le Diyin mentions seeing Liu Zihui's recent social media post looking for Su Nianfeng, asking for an explanation. Su Nianfeng dismisses it as a misunderstanding but shares a new concern: her recent experience of fainting in a taxi and dreaming of a car accident, which felt strikingly real. Overhearing this, Su Muyun tells her to stop reading "trash novels." Su Nianfeng retorts, insisting she only reads "serious literature."

Su Muyun then snatches her phone and mockingly reads aloud titles like "Days of Cohabiting with the Overbearing Devil" and "The Overbearing CEO Has Fallen for Me," much to Le Diyin's amusement. Later, some female classmates approach Su Nianfeng, asking her to deliver their graduation gifts to Su Muyun. They excitedly inform her that Su Muyun is highly likely to be recommended for admission to Tsinghua University, having seen the news in the dean's office.

Su Nianfeng is visibly thrilled by the prospect, quietly expressing joy at the thought of finally being free from her "devil brother." She later confronts Su Muyun about the news, expressing her excitement and asking if he truly wishes to attend Tsinghua. He confirms it, and she encourages him, calling Tsinghua a dream university. When Su Muyun asks about her own plans, Su Nianfeng candidly admits her grades are far too low for Tsinghua.

She tells him they will rely on phone calls to keep in touch and advises him to take care of himself and control his "poisonous tongue." Su Muyun, however, downplays the news, stating that his acceptance is not yet certain. He then turns to walk away just as their parents suddenly arrive home.

Episode 7 Recap

One evening, Su Muyun came to Su Nianfeng's door, urging her to open it and repay a favor she owed him. Despite her protests that the College Entrance Examination was approaching and she needed to focus, Su Muyun insisted his demand was for her to perform her best on the exam and live up to her potential with threefold effort. After she agreed, he gently reminded her to keep her word.

Once Nianfeng closed the door, Su Muyun remained outside, quietly reflecting that he only had three wishes and had given them all to her, before softly uttering the name "Zhuo Yifeng." Later, as Le Diyin was about to fly to America for medical treatment, Su Nianfeng and Su Muyun arrived at the airport to see him off. Nianfeng realized she had misread the flight number and they were three hours early. While waiting, she fell asleep on Su Muyun's shoulder.

When Le Diyin finally arrived, an emotional Nianfeng told him it might be their last meeting, advising him to take care of himself and avoid unhealthy food. She thanked him for his friendship and encouragement, promising to wait for him at Mingxian University. At Su Muyun's prompting, she wished Le Diyin a speedy recovery. As he departed, Nianfeng watched sadly, but Su Muyun comforted her, saying that parting is for a better reunion.

After the intense exam, Su Nianfeng successfully gained admission to Mingxian University's medical school. On registration day, she and Su Muyun arrived on campus. While in line, she gave Su Muyun vitamin C and cod liver oil, nagging him to stay healthy. He retorted that she was the one who needed the brain supplement. In front of them, a beautiful student named Ouyang Qingxue, a financial management major, introduced herself, catching Nianfeng's eye.

When Nianfeng registered, the registrar asked about Su Muyun's major. Nianfeng started to say he wasn't a student there, but Su Muyun interjected, stating he was an Artificial Intelligence major. Shocked, Nianfeng questioned why he had given up his recommendation to Tsinghua University. He nonchalantly replied he had given it up, asking if she was surprised; she retorted it was a scare.

Nearby, Lin Di, a junior, was scouting freshmen for his "true love" and was momentarily interested in Nianfeng before Su Muyun shielded her. Lin Di's attention then shifted to Liu Zihui, a stage makeup major. He tried to help her, but she handed him her skateboard and went directly to Nianfeng and Muyun, inviting them for a meal.

Nianfeng, not wanting to be a third wheel, opted for the cafeteria, and Su Muyun followed suit, forcing a disappointed Liu Zihui to grab her skateboard from the stunned Lin Di and join them. Later, Nianfeng discovered she wasn't registered for a dorm room and confronted Su Muyun, who revealed he had arranged for them to live off-campus, with their parents' permission. Their mother soon arrived, confirming the arrangement.

Annoyed, Nianfeng deliberately cooked a simple meal, but Su Muyun praised it as delicious. The next morning, he was heard muttering that anything she cooked was a delicacy, followed by the name "Zhuo Yifeng." When Nianfeng asked what he'd said, he deflected, leaving her to ponder the unfamiliar name. At the basketball court, Su Muyun's popularity with female students was on full display. When he asked for water, Nianfeng, busy with class, sent Liu Zihui.

Ouyang Qingxue used the opportunity to approach, accidentally bumping into Nianfeng. Su Muyun immediately checked if Nianfeng was okay, ignoring Ouyang Qingxue, who then tried to formally introduce herself. Su Muyun bluntly turned back to his game, leaving Nianfeng to apologize for her brother's odd behavior. The incident where Liu Zihui accidentally entered the men's changing room to give Su Muyun water became a hot topic.

Girls began pestering Nianfeng for information about her brother, disrupting her in class and frustrating her. Annoyed and wanting a normal university life, she decided to move out. However, when she started packing, Su Muyun feigned a severe stomach ache. Nianfeng, soft-hearted, fell for the act and stayed to take care of him, putting her plans on hold. In a first aid class, Nianfeng's knowledge of fracture treatment earned her the position of class representative.

Meanwhile, she and Liu Zihui found a small cat trapped under a bicycle. Recognizing it had a fracture, they rescued it just as someone began filming them. Liu Zihui quickly clarified they were saving the cat, not abusing it. They rushed the cat, which Nianfeng named Snowball, to a pet hospital. Despite Liu Zihui's allergy and Su Muyun's intense fear of cats, Nianfeng decided to care for Snowball at home until a new owner could be found.

Subsequently, Lin Di approached Nianfeng in the library, offering to be a model for her assignments. She firmly rejected him, claiming Su Muyun was her boyfriend. Lin Di scoffed, stating Muyun already liked someone else, but she stood by her story. Shortly after, a maliciously edited video titled "Mingxian University's Cat Abuser Su Nianfeng" surfaced online, showing only the beginning of the rescue. The video spread quickly, leading to widespread condemnation.

As Nianfeng visited Liu Zihui's place, where Su Muyun was also present, they discussed how well-behaved but strange Muyun had been lately. Just then, they saw the defamatory video and the backlash. Nianfeng was distraught that their act of kindness had been twisted into an accusation of abuse.

Episode 8 Recap

Su Nianfeng became the target of severe online backlash after a video falsely accusing her of cat abuse went viral. Su Muyun quickly recognized that the video had been maliciously edited and believed someone had ulterior motives, though Nianfeng couldn't fathom who she might have offended.

Her phone rang, and Su Muyun answered to a girl's angry voice on the other end, accusing Nianfeng of being a psychopath who abuses cats and demanding she get out of Mingxian University for bringing shame to the school. Su Muyun promptly hung up and advised Nianfeng to keep her phone off and avoid crowded places for a while, even suggesting she take a leave from classes for safety. Despite Su Muyun's warnings, Nianfeng insisted on attending her classes.

Liu Zihui suggested they record their own video to clarify the situation. Nianfeng, holding the injured cat Snowball, explained how she was actually saving it from a bone fracture. However, the online community remained unconvinced, dismissing her explanation as a cover-up and accusing her of trying to clear her name. Overwhelmed by the negativity, Nianfeng felt deeply hurt. One day, while studying in the library, some girls deliberately knocked over her books and called her shameless.

As she bent down to pick them up, Ouyang Qingxue knelt to help her. Ouyang Qingxue kindly advised Nianfeng to hang in there, assuring her that everyone would forget about it soon. Nianfeng thanked her for the comfort. Su Muyun then approached, affirming that Nianfeng had been wronged and while time can make people forget everything, it couldn't restore her innocence.

Worried about implicating him, Nianfeng urged Su Muyun to leave her alone, but he firmly declared, "If I don't protect you, who else will protect you?" and led her away. Back home, they decided to record another video, this time demonstrating pet first-aid procedures to accurately recreate the incident. Unfortunately, netizens accused her of pretending and using the opportunity to raise her popularity, even calling her "Su Muyun's sister" and a vicious girl.

Feeling defeated, Nianfeng grabbed her bag to leave, but as she opened the door, a bloody doll suddenly swung into view, terrifying her. Su Muyun quickly pulled her back, closing the door and embracing a trembling Nianfeng. He reassured her, telling her not to be afraid and promising that such incidents would not happen again, encouraging her to face the situation bravely. To help clear Nianfeng's name, Su Muyun sought assistance from his basketball teammates.

Initially, they were reluctant, stating they couldn't help a "cat abuser's sister" without getting into trouble themselves. Lin Di, one of the teammates, brought up Liu Zihui, claiming she referred to Su Muyun as her boyfriend. Su Muyun promptly denied any relationship with Liu Zihui, asserting that he was in love with another girl. This revelation seemed to sway Lin Di, who, after a moment's thought, declared he would handle the situation.

With the basketball team's help, online comments began to shift in Nianfeng's favor. Watching the positive remarks on her computer, Nianfeng joyfully kissed Su Muyun on the cheek, praising him as her most caring brother. With the crisis seemingly behind them, good news arrived: Snowball had found a new home. Nianfeng meticulously instructed the coffee shop owner who adopted Snowball on its daily medication and calcium supplements. Su Muyun, observing her dedication, suggested she work at the shop.

The owner agreed, offering her a week-long unpaid probation, which Nianfeng happily accepted. Shortly after, Ouyang Qingxue entered the coffee shop. She mentioned seeing Nianfeng's clarification documentary and expressed relief that people now believed her, comforting Nianfeng by saying she had been wronged. Ouyang Qingxue expressed how good an impression Nianfeng had made on her from their first meeting and suggested they be friends.

Nianfeng was thrilled, but when she told Su Muyun about Ouyang Qingxue's offer, he inexplicably advised her to stay away from her, claiming it was just a hunch. Another day, as Su Muyun was preparing for a crucial presentation that could qualify him for the Global Underwater Robot Competition in San Diego, Nianfeng frantically called him from the coffee shop.

A young boy had attempted to cut Snowball's whiskers, and Nianfeng, intervening, was berated by the boy's mother and the cafe owner. Angered by the owner's disrespect for Snowball, Nianfeng decided to quit and take the cat with her. However, the owner demanded a 50,000 yuan breach of contract fee. Su Muyun rushed to the scene, leaving his important presentation.

He confronted the owner, citing contract law and accusing them of fraud and coercion, stating that such a contract was revocable. When Nianfeng threatened to call the police, the owner immediately backed down, allowing them to leave. Nianfeng later asked how he knew so much about the law, and Su Muyun revealed he had called Qin Yao for legal advice on the way.

Later, in the university cafeteria, Liu Zihui excitedly informed Nianfeng that she had found another, well-vetted, upper-class family to adopt Snowball. As they chatted, Lin Di and his teammates approached and sat down. Liu Zihui, playfully asserting her relationship with Su Muyun, told Lin Di not to bother her and her "big sister-in-law," referring to Nianfeng. Lin Di, annoyed, stated that Su Muyun didn't like her.

Liu Zihui dismissed his information as inaccurate and walked away with Nianfeng, leaving Lin Di so frustrated that he dramatically picked up a small dish of vinegar and drank it. Su Muyun's exceptional performance in recent games led the coach to appoint him as the new basketball team captain, replacing Lin Di. This decision sparked resentment among some teammates, who accused Su Muyun of stealing Lin Di's girlfriend and position.

Su Muyun calmly challenged them to prove their worth on the court if they truly desired the captaincy. Soon after, Liu Zihui and Nianfeng arrived at the training court, bringing drinks for the team. Liu Zihui's overt affection towards Su Muyun further infuriated Lin Di. When Su Muyun tried to organize a training session, many teammates, siding with Lin Di, openly defied his commands and threw the water Liu Zihui had brought onto the ground as they refused to train.

The coach, returning to find the team in disarray, punished them for their internal strife with 300 push-ups, while also ordering his son, Lin Di, to run 2,000 meters for leading the insubordination. He later explained to Su Muyun that he needed to be tougher on his own son and trusted Su Muyun to improve the team's weaknesses, especially their defense.

Meanwhile, Su Nianfeng's recent paper on heart disease greatly impressed her professor, who expressed his intent to take her to a prestigious academic seminar in the USA. Nianfeng was overjoyed by the opportunity. Just then, Liu Zihui rushed in, telling Nianfeng that Su Muyun was in trouble at the basketball training hall. Nianfeng immediately raced out of the classroom, leaving the professor bewildered.

At the court, hostile teammates, including Zhang Ailun, had started a fight with Su Muyun, taunting him about having the coach's protection. Nianfeng and Liu Zihui arrived quickly, attempting to break up the brawl. Representatives from Ouyang Group, the team's sponsors, also appeared, sternly warning that such behavior would negatively impact their brand and could lead them to consider withdrawing funding.

After the incident, Nianfeng playfully teased Su Muyun, claiming she had offended her professor and gave up on her bright future to save him, referencing her lost opportunity to attend the US seminar.

Episode 9 Recap

Su Muyun led his basketball team to a hard-fought victory. Afterwards, Su Muyun approached Su Nianfeng and Liu Zihui, asking Nianfeng if she had taken any photos of him playing. Nianfeng, acknowledging her poor photography skills, confirmed she had captured him, despite the poor quality. Ouyang Qingxue, a finance major, approached Muyun to congratulate him, praising his strategic contribution to the win.

Qingxue then invited Nianfeng to a dinner hosted by the Department of Sports that evening, mentioning she felt awkward attending alone as a girl among many men. Su Muyun quickly interjected, stating that Nianfeng would not be attending as they had other plans.

Qingxue urged him to reconsider, suggesting it was an opportunity for him to reconcile with his teammates, and Nianfeng, agreeing with Qingxue's reasoning, promptly decided that she and Muyun would attend, with Liu Zihui also wanting to join. At the dinner, after a teammate toasted Su Muyun for having sacrificed himself for the greater good, Ouyang Qingxue asked Su Muyun to help her reach spinach across the table.

Su Muyun simply told her to use the lazy Susan to rotate the dish. Liu Zihui then sarcastically remarked that Muyun must be "physically disabled" to have received favorable scores in the NCEE, before serving food to Nianfeng. Su Muyun also put food on Nianfeng's plate, reminding her that she hadn't eaten breakfast, to which Nianfeng playfully complained that it was because he had turned off her alarm that morning.

Observing their interaction, Ouyang Qingxue feigned a laugh, commenting on how close Su Muyun was to his sister, implying that unknowing people might mistake them for a couple. Liu Zihui quickly defended them, reminding everyone that they had grown up together, explaining their closeness, and urging others to think more purely. Later, outside the dinner, Ouyang Qingxue approached Su Muyun again, expressing interest in learning basketball.

Despite other male students eagerly offering to teach her, Su Muyun remained distant and promptly took Nianfeng home, uninterested in Qingxue's overtures. After Nianfeng and Muyun returned home, their parents arrived, happy to see them. The family gathered for dinner, enjoying crucian carp soup Nianfeng had prepared. Their parents reminisced about Nianfeng secretly learning to cook from their mother and making a big mess in the kitchen with Muyun when they were children.

Their father playfully chided Nianfeng, remembering how she bravely took all the blame, to which Nianfeng retorted that she was still punished. Nianfeng then praised Muyun, crediting him for her university admission, saying she wouldn't have made it without him. Muyun humbly replied that it was her own hard work, and reciprocated, saying Nianfeng had always taken good care of him. The family expressed their joy at seeing them get along and toasted to being a happy family.

Sometime later, Su Nianfeng went for an interview at Ouyang Group. Upon entering the CEO Ouyang Yu's office, she was surprised to see him with Snowball, the cat she had previously rescued, realizing he had adopted it. Ouyang Yu, already well-informed about her, including her fear of taking cars, told her she didn't need to apologize for being late.

He informed her that he had thoroughly reviewed her background, including her high school grades, and noted her medical major, broadcasting skills, eloquence, and cooking abilities, stating that she perfectly met his requirements for a personal assistant. He immediately hired her, outlining her job scope to include organizing his schedule, accompanying him to business functions, and even preparing his meals on weekends, with a one-month probation period.

When Nianfeng returned home and informed Su Muyun about the job, he sternly forbade her from going. Nianfeng, however, pleaded with him, explaining that she was only in her probation period and wanted the experience as a form of exercise and training. That evening, Qin Yao came to Su Muyun's house for dinner, reportedly in a bad mood.

Nianfeng, having just gotten her new job, had also dressed up, prompting Liu Zihui to tease her about still harboring feelings for Qin Yao and trying to discreetly set them up. In the living room, Qin Yao confided in Su Muyun about his girlfriend Qi Yuan, expressing frustration that despite his best efforts, she remained indifferent towards him.

Liu Zihui seized the opportunity to praise Nianfeng and subtly suggest Qin Yao consider her, but Qin Yao, acknowledging Nianfeng's good qualities, firmly stated his deep affection for Qi Yuan, explaining that he had known her for many years and cherished their relationship, vowing never to give up on her despite their recent argument. Overhearing this, a heartbroken Nianfeng excused herself, claiming to be full, and rushed out of the house.

Su Muyun quickly followed Nianfeng, finding her sitting on a bench, crying. He tried to comfort her, telling her he disliked seeing her cry. Nianfeng, still upset, asked if he had any empathy and urged him to hug and comfort her. Su Muyun then embraced her, admitting to her his desire to hold her for the rest of his life.

After a moment, Nianfeng calmed down, realizing it wasn't the feeling of heartbreak she experienced but rather profound embarrassment, as she may not have liked Qin Yao as much as she thought. Su Muyun gently wiped her tears, and seeing her exhausted, he carried her home through the cold night, promising to protect her for the rest of his life. A few days later, Nianfeng appeared visibly gloomy.

When some female students playfully tried to "borrow" Su Muyun for a fee, Nianfeng jokingly offered him for "9. 9 RMB a day." The girls, finding the price incredibly cheap, inquired about a monthly pass, but Muyun simply dismissed them as "absurd." He then approached Nianfeng, asking the reason for her low spirits.

She explained that although her diagnostic studies paper had earned the highest grade in her class, she had inadvertently offended Professor Fang when Liu Zihui had dragged her to the basketball court to rescue him. As a result, Professor Fang, angry, had decided to take other students to a crucial medical seminar in the United States, which Nianfeng lamented would have been extremely beneficial for Le Diyin's condition.

She bitterly told Su Muyun that he was truly an obstacle in her life. Later, Liu Zihui tried to convince Nianfeng to participate in the "Star of Arts" competition. Nianfeng was reluctant, citing her heavy medical coursework and lack of time. However, Su Muyun chimed in, mentioning that the champion's prize money was 10,000 RMB, which he pointed out might be enough to cover the travel expenses for the U. S. seminar.

Hearing this, Nianfeng's interest was immediately piqued, and she eagerly agreed to join, setting her sights on winning the championship. She and Liu Zihui diligently prepared their dance. On the day of the competition, however, Nianfeng was unexpectedly ushered onto the stage for a debate competition, still dressed in her elaborate dancing attire, causing confusion and murmurs among the audience.

From the audience, Ouyang Qingxue, who was revealed to be the director of the Department of Art and responsible for the event, watched with a triumphant smile. Su Muyun quietly confronted her, pointing out that Nianfeng had registered for the "Star of Arts" and not the debate. Qingxue feigned innocence, claiming that with so many registrations, the lists must have been mixed up.

Su Muyun saw through her facade, sternly asking her what she hoped to achieve and warning her not to trouble Nianfeng further, or she would face severe regrets. He then angrily added that her pretense of innocence was truly annoying. As Nianfeng, humiliated, ran off the stage, Muyun followed her, trying to comfort her by telling her that an early elimination simply meant fewer instances of embarrassment.

Later, Su Nianfeng went to the Ouyang Group, where Ouyang Yu surprised her with an offer: he planned to send her to the U. S. headquarters for a short-term internship during her holidays, specifically to attend the medical seminar that was vital for Le Diyin. Nianfeng was overjoyed by this unexpected turn of luck.

Soon after Nianfeng left, Ouyang Qingxue burst into her brother's office, angrily confronting him about his exceptional kindness towards Nianfeng, questioning if he was doing charity work and implying Nianfeng was not worthy. Ouyang Yu coldly replied that it was Ouyang family business, linked to "father's debt," and ordered her to stay away from Nianfeng. He told her she could be willful about anything else, but not about Su Nianfeng.

Following the debate fiasco, Ouyang Qingxue proposed to the Student Council that they add a revival round to the debate competition, specifically mentioning Su Nianfeng by name and expressing regret over her elimination. She claimed that Nianfeng had talent in broadcasting and had won recitation awards, asserting her belief that Nianfeng would advance if given another chance.

This suggestion was readily approved by other student council members, though it was clear to her friend that Qingxue intended to further humiliate Nianfeng, stating she wouldn't let Nianfeng advance if she was so eager to show off. Meanwhile, Le Diyin called Nianfeng, expressing his excitement about his recovery and asking about Dr. Thomas, a renowned cardiologist in the U. S. Nianfeng shared her hopeful news that she might have the opportunity to attend the U. S. medical seminar and potentially meet Dr. Thomas.

Episode 10 Recap

Su Nianfeng excitedly informed Su Muyun about an amazing opportunity: Ouyang Yu was not only sending her to intern at the company's US headquarters but also arranging for her to attend the US medical seminar she had previously missed. Su Muyun, however, warned her to decline the offer, finding the sudden string of good fortune too unbelievable and suspicious. Later, Su Nianfeng was notified that she had been selected to participate in a debate revival round.

The memory of her last embarrassing performance in the school hall had left her with a deep-seated fear. Her friend, Liu Zihui, tried to comfort her, assuring her that last time she was simply unprepared, but this time they would have several days to get ready and secure the 10,000 RMB prize.

Unknown to Su Nianfeng, Ouyang Qingxue had deliberately orchestrated her participation, aiming to make her publicly humiliate herself again, specifically by arranging for Su Nianfeng's assigned teammate to be absent. During the team selection, Su Nianfeng drew a partner named Ding Xiaoqing. However, Ding Xiaoqing was nowhere to be found, and her phone was unreachable. According to the rules, Su Nianfeng was left with two options: either face two opponents alone or forfeit the competition.

Despite the gasps and murmurs from the audience, who questioned her daring choice, Su Nianfeng chose to go one-on-two. Just as the tension mounted, Su Muyun boldly stepped onto the stage, declaring himself her teammate. The host initially objected, stating he wasn't on the revival round list, but Muyun appealed to the audience and teachers, advocating for fairness and entertainment. Many in the crowd raised their hands in support, compelling the host to make an exception.

Su Nianfeng and Su Muyun then debated the topic of "whether immortality is a good thing," working together with remarkable synergy. Their teamwork ultimately secured a decisive victory with a score of 78 to 22, earning them thunderous applause. Watching their success, Ouyang Qingxue's expression soured. After the competition, Su Nianfeng and Su Muyun went grocery shopping to celebrate their win.

Su Nianfeng planned to cook him a celebratory feast, humorously naming the dishes "Causing troubles to my brother every day" and "Not following my brother's words will make me suffer." While browsing, she suddenly craved durian ice cream. Su Muyun initially teased her, saying only children ate ice cream, but then conceded when she playfully insisted she was "three years old."

After failing to find the specific flavor at that store, Su Muyun later cycled alone to eight different supermarkets to procure the durian ice cream for her. Upon returning home, he gently placed the ice cream down, muttering to himself that he hoped it would perform well, as he longed to see her happy expression. While buying water at a supermarket, Su Nianfeng unexpectedly encountered Ouyang Qingxue, who extended a seemingly friendly invitation to her private birthday party that night.

Su Nianfeng felt hesitant, concerned she wouldn't know anyone there. At that moment, Liu Zihui arrived and, overhearing the conversation, enthusiastically volunteered to accompany Su Nianfeng. Zihui first took Su Nianfeng to her own home, where she shared a poignant story from her past, explaining how her mother, once a career woman, was forced by her father to become a full-time housewife.

When his business struggled, he would take out his frustrations on her mother, leading to her mother's departure and, subsequently, his anger being directed at her. Zihui then offered Su Nianfeng a beautiful white dress to wear, a style Su Nianfeng admitted she had never worn before. Zihui also cautioned her about Qingxue, advising her to be wary as the girl was "not someone easy." Later that evening, they arrived at the party.

Su Nianfeng presented Ouyang Qingxue with her gift. Qingxue then led her upstairs to her private room. There, Qingxue produced a voice recorder and played a shocking audio clip. In the recording, someone questioned a "Mr. Zhuo" about the financial collapse of the Zhuo Group. Mr. Zhuo stated that he made a "wrong decision" and "believed in the wrong people," identifying them as "my best friends, Mr. and Mrs. Su Zijian."

Su Nianfeng listened, her expression growing increasingly dismayed, unable to believe what she was hearing. Ouyang Qingxue then addressed Su Nianfeng by her true name, "Zhuo Yifeng." Qingxue elaborated, claiming that Zhuo Yifeng's parents and Su Muyun's parents were college friends who later became business partners. Qingxue asserted that when their company faced a severe financial crisis, Zhuo Yifeng's parents suddenly died in a car accident, leaving her an orphan.

Qingxue then posed a series of manipulative questions, suggesting these events were not mere coincidences and that the Su family adopted Zhuo Yifeng out of guilt, implying their involvement in the parents' deaths. Zhuo Yifeng, overwhelmed, vehemently denied the accusations, insisting her parents could not have been murdered by the Su family.

Qingxue continued her relentless assault, presenting Zhuo Yifeng with photographs of her biological parents with Mr. and Mrs. Su, a car assessment report indicating tampering, and an equity transfer agreement drafted just before her parents' accident, all to insinuate the Su family had profited from their deaths. Deeply agitated and confused by the shocking revelations, Zhuo Yifeng stumbled out into the living room. Ouyang Qingxue followed, holding a glass of alcohol and urging her to drink.

Liu Zihui tried to intervene, begging Zhuo Yifeng not to, but Zhuo Yifeng snatched the glass and downed it. She then began to drink more from other glasses on a table, pushing Liu Zihui away when she tried to stop her, causing a glass to crash to the floor. The commotion drew the attention of the other partygoers, who stared in confusion.

Fragmented, horrific memories of a car crash flashed through Zhuo Yifeng's mind, interspersed with happier images of her childhood with Su Muyun. The onslaught of memories caused her a splitting headache, and she collapsed to the floor, clutching her head and sobbing. Ouyang Qingxue continued to torment her, feigning sympathy, saying she couldn't bear to see Zhuo Yifeng "bluffed" and foolishly believing she was loved, declaring it the "greatest tragedy" and "her fate."

Just then, Su Muyun, who had received a frantic text from Liu Zihui, burst into the party. He roughly shoved Ouyang Qingxue aside and knelt to help a distraught Zhuo Yifeng, intending to take her home. Ouyang Qingxue, with false concern, told him to take good care of "Xiao Feng," claiming she was worried. Su Muyun fixed her with a cold stare, his voice laced with contempt.

He told her that no matter how lavishly she dressed or how elegantly she behaved, it could never hide the ugliness within her heart. He declared her disgusting and expressed his fervent wish to never see her again, before scooping up Zhuo Yifeng and turning to leave. As they departed, Ouyang Qingxue retorted that they shouldn't gloat, as they wouldn't have a good ending. Back at home, Zhuo Yifeng, still reeling, demanded the truth from Su Muyun.

He pleaded with her to believe him, insisting that his parents were not the kind of people to commit such acts. But Zhuo Yifeng, heartbroken, retorted that they were "his" parents, not hers, and that their relationship was now severed. She then opened the door and walked out into the night. Zhuo Yifeng sat on the roadside, drinking beer in her misery. Two young men approached, noticing her drunken state, and attempted to drag her away.

Su Muyun, who had followed her, quickly intervened, telling them to release her. A fight ensued. When Zhuo Yifeng stumbled and nearly fell, Su Muyun instinctively dove forward, cradling her head with his hand, enduring the thugs' punches and kicks, prioritizing her safety. A passerby noticed the commotion, shouted at the men, and pulled out a phone to call the police, causing the thugs to flee. Su Muyun then helped Zhuo Yifeng into a taxi and took her back.

Noticing she had developed a fever, he suggested taking her to the hospital, but she refused. He offered to call a doctor to their house. Zhuo Yifeng, her voice raw with pain, stated that it was not her home. She then looked at Su Muyun and asked directly, "You like me?" He confirmed, "Yes." With tears in her eyes, Zhuo Yifeng replied, "You and I. . . We won't be together."

Episode 11 Recap

Distraught after learning of the Su family's alleged role in her parents' deaths, Su Nianfeng called Le Diyin, who was undergoing treatment in the United States. Hearing her crying, Le Diyin anxiously asked what was wrong. When Su Nianfeng struggled to articulate her feelings, Le Diyin advised her to calm down and speak when she was ready, reassuring her that he would always be by her side. That night, Su Muyun fell asleep by Su Nianfeng's bedside.

Su Nianfeng quietly packed a few belongings and left. The next morning, Muyun woke to find her gone and immediately called Liu Zihui and Qin Yao. Both confirmed Su Nianfeng had not contacted them, leaving Muyun deeply worried. Meanwhile, Ouyang Qingxue was playing "Grande valse brillante in E-flat major" at home, seemingly in a cheerful mood, until her brother Ouyang Yu approached and stopped her.

With a displeased expression, Ouyang Yu confronted his sister, revealing he knew what she had done. Ouyang Qingxue defended her actions, claiming she only wanted to kindly tell Su Nianfeng the truth, feeling pity for her being kept in the dark. Ouyang Yu retorted that her "truth" was nothing but a fake car accident certificate and an edited recording.

He reminded her that their family's low-price acquisition of the Zhuo Group years ago had ruined Su Nianfeng's family, making her the most innocent victim in the affair. Confused by his sister's repeated targeting of Su Nianfeng, Ouyang Yu pressed for a reason. Ouyang Qingxue revealed it was because Su Nianfeng had gotten close to someone she shouldn't have, and was now getting what she deserved. Later, Su Muyun encountered Ouyang Qingxue on campus.

She greeted him with a smile, but he pulled her into a quiet corner, demanding to know what she had told Su Nianfeng. Feigning innocence, Ouyang Qingxue claimed she only meant well but things went awry, and she never intended to hurt him. She then declared that it was impossible for him and Su Nianfeng to be together. Muyun coldly dismissed her, stating that it was his own business. Muyun's parents were also frantic over Su Nianfeng's disappearance.

Upon returning home, Muyun directly asked his parents if their family was responsible for Nianfeng's parents' deaths. His father immediately told him to stop spouting nonsense, while his mother insisted it was just an accident and urged him not to overthink it. Both parents stressed that finding Su Nianfeng was their priority. Muyun and Liu Zihui then began to search for her.

Meanwhile, Le Diyin, also deeply concerned, left a note for his father, explaining that he was returning to China for someone very important to him, feeling happy to be needed by her. Su Nianfeng, having found a new temporary residence, was startled by a spider. In the past, Muyun always killed spiders for her, but now she had to face it alone.

After a flashback to a childhood memory where Muyun and her parents teased her about her fear of spiders, she grabbed a book and swatted the table. Later, while preparing instant noodles, she got distracted and accidentally scalded her finger. Feeling utterly dejected, she sat down, crossed out "Su Nianfeng" in a notebook, and wrote down her birth name: Zhuo Yifeng.

Upon her return to school, the department director questioned her absence, informing her that her family was frantic and had filed a police report. Zhuo Yifeng apologized, explaining she had personal issues. She then informed the director of her decision to change her name back to Zhuo Yifeng, her birth name, and that she would handle the official procedures. Though surprised, the director gave her a leave application form.

As she exited the office, she encountered Ouyang Qingxue, who feigned concern. Zhuo Yifeng coldly walked past her. Ouyang Qingxue sought her out again, promising to keep her secret. However, Zhuo Yifeng, now aware of Qingxue's true nature, calmly told her she would be disappointed, as she was doing well and would only get better. Zhuo Yifeng then met Liu Zihui at a coffee shop.

Zihui noticed the leave application form bearing a different name and asked who Zhuo Yifeng was. Yifeng revealed it was her name before being adopted and that she intended to reclaim her true self. Liu Zihui expressed skepticism about the Su family's involvement in the car accident, especially since the information came from Ouyang Qingxue, whom she suspected of harboring ill intentions. Zhuo Yifeng admitted to some doubts but believed Qingxue wouldn't lie about something so significant.

Liu Zihui criticized her naivete, comparing Ouyang Qingxue to a "beautiful snake" rather than the "white moonlight" Yifeng perceived her to be. Zhuo Yifeng assured Zihui that she would not be deceived again. As they left the coffee shop, they unexpectedly ran into Qin Yao. Upon seeing Zhuo Yifeng, Qin Yao immediately called Muyun, who frantically rushed out of his lab to find her. Zhuo Yifeng was walking alone when she heard someone call her name.

She looked up to see Le Diyin. After a long separation, the two joyfully embraced. This heartfelt reunion was witnessed from a distance by Muyun, who had just arrived. He stood frozen, hurt washing over him. A delivery truck briefly blocked his view, and by the time it drove away, both Zhuo Yifeng and Le Diyin were gone. That evening, Zhuo Yifeng treated Le Diyin to hotpot.

She inquired about his illness, learning that he suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure, with a heart transplant being the only solution. His doctor had given a grim prognosis, and he feared he might not survive long enough to find a donor. Zhuo Yifeng, a medical student herself, comforted him, promising she would do everything in her power to help him survive.

After their meal, as she was leaving, Yifeng checked her phone and saw numerous voice messages from Su Muyun's mother. Listening to the familiar, affectionate voice, she was overcome with a quiet sadness.

Episode 12 Recap

Having spent her last 300 yuan treating Le Diyin to hotpot, Su Nianfeng found herself with an empty wallet. She decided to spend the night on a public bench, only to be roused by a homeless man claiming it as his spot. With nowhere else to go, she tried to sneak into the school dormitory building.

Her attempt to rest on the stairs was thwarted when the dorm madam mistook her for a thief and sent her to the security office. At the security office, Su Nianfeng realized she had forgotten her student ID. However, the dorm madam recognized her and knew she had a younger brother named Su Muyun. The security office called Su Muyun, informing him that his sister had trespassed the girls' dormitory and needed to be picked up.

Su Muyun immediately rushed to the school on his bicycle. Meanwhile, Su Nianfeng also called Le Diyin, who took a taxi to the campus. Upon arrival, Su Muyun tried to take Su Nianfeng home, but she refused, insisting it was his home and that she no longer had one. Just then, Le Diyin arrived, and Su Nianfeng left with him, leaving Su Muyun feeling dejected.

Seeing Su Nianfeng had nowhere to stay, Le Diyin offered his place for a temporary stay, suggesting she could act as his chef, especially since he needed someone with a medical background to look after him. Su Nianfeng reluctantly agreed to stay for two days, treating it as a payment for her stay. The next day, after playing basketball, Qin Yao urged Su Muyun to retrieve Su Nianfeng from Le Diyin's place, but Su Muyun stubbornly refused.

Qin Yao then tried to provoke him, suggesting that Le Diyin was quite charming, refined, and a gentleman, and that his serious illness made him all the more sympathetic, much like a character from a Korean drama. He warned Su Muyun that if Le Diyin and Xiao Feng were to fall deeply in love and have a tragic parting, Su Muyun would surely regret it.

Despite verbally dismissing the idea as impossible, Su Muyun was clearly affected and asked Qin Yao to find Le Diyin's home address. Later, Su Nianfeng prepared a meal at Le Diyin's place. As they were about to eat, there was a knock at the door. Su Nianfeng opened it to find Su Muyun, much to her surprise. She tried to close the door, but he blocked it with his arm and walked in.

Le Diyin also appeared somewhat surprised by his presence. Su Nianfeng accused Su Muyun of trespassing, to which he defiantly told her to call the police. Le Diyin, however, invited Su Muyun to sit down and join them for the meal. Su Muyun surveyed the food, deliberately pointing out that the toast was burnt, the beef was overcooked, and the salad wasn't fresh.

He then picked up a glass of what Su Nianfeng called her "bitter-sweet fruit juice," which she had improved with celery for its cardiovascular benefits, and declared it smelled disgusting. Incensed by his harsh criticism, Su Nianfeng grew angry. Su Muyun pulled her arm, insisting she go home with him. She pulled away, declaring that until the truth was clear, he should not interfere with her life.

She demanded he leave, but he refused, prompting Su Nianfeng to declare she would leave instead and stormed out. Le Diyin urged Su Muyun to sit down so they could discuss how to help Su Nianfeng. Su Muyun then showed him a voice recording given to him by Ouyang Qingxue, expressing his suspicion that it had been tampered with and that the materials she provided might also be false. Le Diyin offered to find a top hacker to analyze it.

A short while later, the results confirmed that the audio track of the recording had indeed been modified. Su Nianfeng returned just after Su Muyun left. She asked Le Diyin what Su Muyun had told him.

Le Diyin, sensing Su Nianfeng's unspoken feelings for Su Muyun, despite her denial, advised her to return home and have a proper talk with the Su family parents, reminding her of their many years of shared affection and warning against trusting only one side of the story. Following Le Diyin's advice, Su Nianfeng returned to the Su family home. Su Muyun's mother was delighted to see her, but Su Nianfeng stated she was only there to retrieve her luggage.

In her room, as she began to pack, Su Muyun repeatedly took clothes out of her suitcase as she tried to put them in. When she picked up a book to pack, he reached for it. In the ensuing tug-of-war, she told him to let go, but he refused, insisting he would never let her leave. Seeing her resolve, he implored her to at least speak with their parents once more, to which she agreed.

In the living room, the Su parents presented Su Nianfeng with a photograph of her and her biological parents, Qin Nianyun and Zhuo Mufeng, explaining that they were childhood friends and had grown up together, even taking their wedding photos at the same time. They shared how they all decided to return to China to start a business, facing many hardships. Su Nianfeng directly asked if they were involved in her parents' car accident.

Su Muyun's mother explained that their two families had entered a business partnership, but a crucial trade secret was accidentally leaked by the Su parents, plunging their company into crisis and eventually leading to bankruptcy. To save the company, Su Nianfeng's parents tirelessly worked day and night to raise funds, and her father ultimately died in a traffic accident due to drowsy driving.

Su Nianfeng pressed for clearer answers, questioning the nature of the leaked secret and whether their deaths were connected to the Su family. Su Muyun’s mother insisted it was a tragic accident that no one wanted. Su Nianfeng, still skeptical, asked why she should trust them. Su Muyun then interjected, revealing that the recording Ouyang Qingxue had given her was edited. He offered to help her find the truth together.

However, Su Nianfeng declined his help, stating she would uncover the truth herself. She thanked them for their years of raising her, vowing never to forget their kindness, but declared that until the truth was fully revealed, she wanted no further connection with the Su family. She bowed deeply to the Su parents before turning and leaving.

Under Ouyang Qingxue's instigation, Monica, a department director and subordinate of Ouyang Yu, began to deliberately make Su Nianfeng's work difficult, openly mocking her for allegedly using connections to get into the company. After work, Su Nianfeng encountered Ouyang Yu in the company corridor. Noticing her low spirits, he personally mixed her a few drinks. After several glasses, Su Nianfeng became somewhat intoxicated. Ouyang Yu helped her lie down on a sofa to rest and unintentionally fell asleep beside her.

Suddenly, Su Nianfeng rose and walked away without Ouyang Yu noticing. While sleepwalking, she wandered onto a busy street. A car suddenly approached, and an electric bike delivery driver, momentarily blinded by the headlights, also rode directly towards her. In a critical moment, Su Muyun rushed forward, pulling her to the side of the road just as the electric bike zipped past. Su Nianfeng awoke, disoriented, looking around without understanding what had just happened.

Episode 13 Recap

Disoriented and confused, Su Nianfeng found herself almost hit by a car on the street, only to be shielded by Su Muyun who had rushed to her aid. After she regained full consciousness, she wondered why he was there. Su Muyun revealed she had been very drunk and called him, recounting how she had demanded he bark like a dog before she would tell him her location, something he reluctantly did.

When she couldn't remember where she was, he instructed her to share her real-time location via WeChat, which she proudly accomplished. Su Nianfeng expressed disbelief that she would have made such a call, but Su Muyun teased her, mentioning he hadn't even reached the "most embarrassing part" of her drunken antics. She quickly stopped him from continuing, then, after thanking him for picking her up, suggested they both go home.

However, she insisted she wouldn't return home with him until the truth of their past was clarified. Observing the late hour and the unsafe conditions, Su Muyun offered to take her to Le Diyin's house instead. As they walked, Su Muyun stopped at a supermarket to buy water for Su Nianfeng's hangover, urging her to drink less in the future due to the dangers of her current state.

Su Nianfeng then asked him directly if she sleepwalked, and he confirmed it was a traumatic stress disorder resulting from a past car accident. She questioned why he hadn't told her sooner, arguing that she could have at least protected herself. Su Muyun insisted that she didn't need to, as he would protect her. This revelation made Su Nianfeng understand why he had frequently appeared in her room in the past, leading her to thank him for his long-term care.

In response, he pulled her into a hug, claiming to be cold and needing to warm up. Though she tried to pull away, he playfully reminded her about returning the favor for his help, then decided he was hungry and suggested they eat something. As dawn broke, Su Nianfeng, now hungry, joined Su Muyun for breakfast.

Su Muyun recounted how difficult things had been for their parents since she left, describing their mother constantly cleaning her room and their father, who never used to drink, now drinking alone and reminiscing about her childhood while looking at old photos. He questioned if she had forgotten their happy family life. Overwhelmed, Su Nianfeng pleaded with him to stop pressuring her, asking for more time, and he respected her decision, leaving her at Le Diyin's house.

Upon entering, Su Nianfeng discovered Le Diyin collapsed on the floor. Her panicked cries alerted Su Muyun, who immediately rushed in, carried Le Diyin on his back, and hurried him to Chengzhong Hospital. Le Diyin was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy that caused Stokes-Adams Syndrome, requiring observation. Su Nianfeng was deeply worried about his condition.

She received a call from Ouyang Yu, who already knew about Le Diyin's hospitalization, having been told by Su Nianfeng the previous night when she was intoxicated. Su Nianfeng apologized for her drunken state and for running out late at night, but Ouyang Yu reassured her that her safety was paramount and she never needed to apologize. Despite her workload, he told her to focus on Le Diyin and take care of herself, advising her to go home and sleep.

Su Nianfeng, however, corrected him, stating her name was Zhuo Yifeng. Meanwhile, Ouyang Yu's assistant provided him with Le Diyin's medical records. Ouyang Yu then met with Dr. Thomas, a specialist, to discuss Le Diyin's condition. Dr. Thomas expressed that there was nothing he could do for Le Diyin's specific condition.

Ouyang Yu, however, offered full financial, equipment, and personnel support for Dr. Thomas's viral myocarditis research project, on the condition that Dr. Thomas took on an assistant for the dilated cardiomyopathy drug research. Ouyang Yu emphasized that this assistant, whose identity he kept secret, was intelligent, wouldn't be a burden, and was uniquely driven to find a cure.

Monica informed Ouyang Qingxue that her "gut feeling was right" about Ouyang Yu and "Xiao Feng" (Su Nianfeng), confirming that Le Diyin was Su Nianfeng's best friend and that Ouyang Yu's investment in the new drug research and development was for her. Ouyang Qingxue, furious that Su Nianfeng was getting closer to her brother after supposedly taking Su Muyun, encouraged Monica to make Su Nianfeng's internship unbearable, hoping to drive her to resign from the company.

Later, Ouyang Qingxue confronted her brother, Ouyang Yu, over dinner, questioning why he was investing so heavily in Dr. Thomas's research for Le Diyin, a person she considered unimportant. She accused him of doing it for Zhuo Yifeng, expressing her anger that Zhuo Yifeng had not only "taken" Su Muyun but was now "trying to take" her brother too, vowing to make Zhuo Yifeng's life difficult.

Ouyang Yu simply stated he knew what he was doing and wanted to compensate Zhuo Yifeng for past events. Monica subsequently subjected Su Nianfeng to intense pressure, invalidating her work and demanding she arrive at work two hours earlier, regardless of her late-night shifts. Despite Liu Zihui advising her to quit for her own well-being, Su Nianfeng persevered, though she had already drafted a resignation letter. When Su Nianfeng finally presented her resignation letter to Ouyang Yu, he interrupted her.

Instead, he revealed the company's new plan to research drugs for dilated cardiomyopathy, stating they needed research subjects and recalled that her friend (Le Diyin) would be suitable. He then offered her a significant role as the company's representative and Dr. Thomas's assistant in the project. Overjoyed by this opportunity to help Le Diyin and contribute to meaningful research, Su Nianfeng enthusiastically accepted, putting her resignation plans aside.

Su Nianfeng visited Le Diyin at the hospital to share the good news: he had been accepted as a research subject for Dr. Thomas's project. Le Diyin was delighted and grateful. Su Nianfeng mentioned that with the new demanding project, she intended to move closer to her office for convenience. Le Diyin approved, cautioning her to be careful when finding a place.

He then discreetly contacted Su Muyun, informing him about Su Nianfeng's plan to move and asking him to help her find a safe place. The following day, Su Muyun accompanied Su Nianfeng on her house hunt, offering her several options that appeared clean and surprisingly affordable, all under 2,000 yuan. Su Nianfeng, suspecting he might be secretly subsidizing the rent, decided to continue her search independently.

Noticing a tear in Su Nianfeng's clothes, Su Muyun insisted on buying her new clothes. After dropping her off, he called Qin Yao to join him at the mall for a shopping trip. Qin Yao questioned the awkwardness of two single, straight men shopping in a women's clothing store, but Su Muyun dismissed his concerns. Their attempts to find something suitable were unsuccessful, leading them even to a lingerie store, from which they quickly exited.

Exhausted and frustrated, Qin Yao suggested Su Muyun call Liu Zihui for advice on Su Nianfeng's preferences. Su Muyun quickly made the call, then despite Qin Yao's protests, dragged him to continue their fruitless search. At work, Su Nianfeng faced ridicule from colleagues about her torn clothes. Ouyang Yu witnessed this.

After work, he waited for her and insisted on taking her to a mall to buy new clothes, arguing that she needed formal attire to represent the company when meeting Dr. Thomas. Despite Su Nianfeng's initial reluctance due to the high prices, Ouyang Yu secretly instructed the sales assistant to give her a 70% discount, covering the rest himself.

Outside the mall, Monica and another woman observed Ouyang Yu and Su Nianfeng together, with Monica dismissing the "manipulative" girl and suggesting a "better guy" for her friend at an upcoming party. After their shopping trip, Ouyang Yu drove Su Nianfeng home, where they encountered Su Muyun at her doorstep. Ouyang Yu formally introduced himself to Su Muyun. After Ouyang Yu departed, Su Muyun confronted Su Nianfeng, sternly telling her not to associate with Ouyang Yu.

Su Nianfeng retorted that it was her freedom and none of his concern, then questioned what he was holding. Su Muyun dismissively called it "trash," placed the bag on a nearby surface, and walked away. Curious, Su Nianfeng approached the bag, opened it, and discovered it contained new clothes, realizing they were a gift from Su Muyun. Moments later, Su Muyun saw Ouyang Yu waiting for a car at the complex entrance.

He warned Ouyang Yu to stay away from Su Nianfeng, accusing the Ouyang family of causing enough harm to the Zhuo family. Ouyang Yu challenged him for proof, to which Su Muyun vowed to find it, asserting that he wouldn't let anyone hurt her. Ouyang Yu echoed the sentiment, stating he wouldn't let anyone harm her either.

Episode 14 Recap

Ouyang Yu returned home, smiling as he looked at photos of himself and Su Nianfeng taken by a store clerk during their shopping trip. His sister, Ouyang Qingxue, noticed his cheerful demeanor and snatched his phone. Upon seeing the photo, she became enraged, questioning her brother's taste and accusing Xiao Feng of being a seductress. She forbade him from seeing Xiao Feng.

Ouyang Yu sternly demanded his phone back, which caused Qingxue to accuse him of snapping at her before she ran upstairs in a huff. Later, Monica also saw the photo. The next day, her expression turned grim when Xiao Feng entered a meeting. Monica immediately confronted Xiao Feng, demanding to know why the pharmaceutical materials report for the Thomas project was late.

Other colleagues whispered that Xiao Feng must have used connections to get assigned to such a crucial project as an intern. Monica insisted that Xiao Feng send the report by the next morning. Xiao Feng explained that there was too much material to process in one night, but Monica was unsympathetic and urged her to work harder to not bring shame to Mingxian University.

While searching for materials in the data room, Xiao Feng stumbled upon a "Share Purchase Contract" involving Zhuoyang Group as the transferor and Ouyang Group as the transferee. She was shocked to see it had been signed just two weeks before her parents' fatal car accident and quickly took photos of it. She later showed the contract to Le Diyin at the hospital, expressing her suspicion that Ouyang Group was connected to her parents' deaths.

Le Diyin urged caution due to the seriousness of the matter and suggested she consult Su Muyun, believing he was the only one who would do everything to help and wanted to find the truth even more than she did. Xiao Feng, thinking Su Muyun wouldn't understand legal matters, decided instead to consult Qin Yao, who was a law major.

Xiao Feng met with Qin Yao, who reviewed the partial contract and noted that while it seemed standard, the purchase price was unusually and illogically low. When Xiao Feng speculated it could be a hostile takeover by Ouyang Group, Qin Yao stated he couldn't make a definite conclusion from a partial document. Xiao Feng resolved to photograph the entire contract, and Qin Yao promised his full support. That evening, Xiao Feng saw Qi Yuan being intimate with another man.

She confronted Qi Yuan, who defiantly said she didn't need to report her activities to Qin Yao and spitefully accused Xiao Feng of seducing Ouyang Yu. Xiao Feng warned her to break up with the man immediately or she would tell Qin Yao, but Qi Yuan challenged her to do so, confident Qin Yao would not leave her. The following day at school, Qi Yuan complained about a drink and dessert Qin Yao brought her.

Observing this, Xiao Feng bluntly told Qi Yuan not to eat it if she didn't like it. To ease the tension, Qin Yao suggested they all have lunch with Su Muyun. At the restaurant, the bickering continued. Qi Yuan mocked Xiao Feng for her "nasty" demeanor and supposed failed crush on Qin Yao. Xiao Feng retorted that being "nasty" was better than being a hypocrite.

She accused Qi Yuan of feigning affection for Qin Yao, pointing out that she made him run errands only to find fault, mocked his friends, and was involved with other men. As Qin Yao’s expression soured, Qi Yuan vehemently denied the accusations and stormed out. Qin Yao followed, taking her to a Japanese restaurant she had long wanted to visit. During their meal, Qi Yuan went to the restroom.

Her phone, left on the table, lit up with an intimate text message. A wave of sadness washed over Qin Yao as he read it, but he concealed his emotions. After the meal, he escorted Qi Yuan back to her apartment. As they shared a farewell hug, her phone rang. She quickly hung up, claiming it was a spam call, but her hurried action and the pain in Qin Yao's eyes revealed his heartbreak.

Xiao Feng discussed the incident with Liu Zihui, lamenting Qin Yao's situation. Meanwhile, Qin Yao stayed near Qi Yuan's residence and watched as she got into a car with another man. Shortly after, he called Xiao Feng, apologizing for his earlier behavior and inviting her for coffee. The next day at the cafe, as Qin Yao went to order drinks, he spotted Qi Yuan walking happily with the other man.

Enraged, Qin Yao rushed over and punched him, who immediately retaliated. Xiao Feng intervened but was forcefully pushed aside by Qin Yao, causing her to fall and scrape her leg. Qi Yuan urged the other man to leave and then tried to explain to Qin Yao. However, Qin Yao turned, saw Xiao Feng on the ground, and immediately pulled away from Qi Yuan to carry Xiao Feng away.

Infuriated, Qi Yuan took photos of them leaving and sent them to Su Muyun, accusing Xiao Feng of being involved with Ouyang Yu and now stealing her boyfriend. Upon seeing the pictures, a visibly upset Su Muyun requested leave from his lab, using the excuse that he had lost his rabbit, and headed towards Xiao Feng's home. At her apartment, Xiao Feng, with her leg bandaged, prepared noodles for herself and Qin Yao.

Qin Yao apologized for injuring her and confessed that he had known about Qi Yuan's infidelity for some time. He explained that a family misfortune during high school had changed her, making her believe that only money could provide security. He had clung to the hope that his consistent kindness would bring her back to her old self, but now, growing emotional, he admitted he was mistaken. Su Muyun arrived just as Qin Yao was leaving.

He entered and, seeing Xiao Feng's injured leg, carefully helped her change the dressing. He then urged her to pack her things and come home with him. When Xiao Feng refused, explaining she needed to care for Le Diyin, Su Muyun grew frustrated. He retorted that she was also a patient—a severe sleepwalker who he needed to care for, reminding her that she had once almost jumped off a building in her sleep.

As she resisted, Su Muyun suddenly grabbed her hand and leaned in close, causing her to become flustered before she pushed him out the door. Concerned about her sleepwalking, Su Muyun remained outside her door all night.

Episode 15 Recap

In his laboratory, Su Muyun walked forward, clutching a smartwatch. As he encountered an obstacle, his phone, placed on a nearby table, immediately vibrated, signifying the success of his experiment and bringing a smile to his face. Meanwhile, Su Nianfeng sat engrossed in a cafe, meticulously organizing Thomas's experiment report on her laptop. So focused was she that she did not notice Muyun's arrival. He gently closed her laptop, questioning her intense dedication.

Nianfeng urged him not to disrupt her, explaining that the report was crucial and would be very helpful for Le Diyin, and she felt compelled to make it perfect. Muyun once more closed her computer, then presented her with a box containing a smartwatch. He informed her it was an artificial intelligence device designed to notify him immediately if she ever found herself in trouble.

Nianfeng closed the box and pushed it back, but Muyun took her hand and fastened the watch onto her wrist. He gave her two choices: either accept it or come home with him. Nianfeng quickly refused to go home with him, citing the long commute to work that felt like a cycling marathon, and expressed her determination to find a place near her company. A young woman nearby, who had been discreetly listening to their conversation, overheard Nianfeng's housing dilemma.

She approached Nianfeng, offering a shared living arrangement. She mentioned that Nianfeng was interning at Ouyang Group and her own home was conveniently located nearby. Nianfeng was delighted and, after visiting the place, found it satisfactory and immediately packed her belongings to move. When Nianfeng asked Muyun to join them, someone mentioned he was busy with his paper. However, Muyun quickly countered that he had just submitted his paper and eagerly joined them.

At the apartment, the roommate introduced her puppy, Du Du, and showed them the available second bedroom, noting that its only drawback was the lack of a window. Muyun immediately interjected, stating Nianfeng preferred rooms with windows to enjoy sunlight. Despite this, Nianfeng, finding the environment suitable and hearing the rent was halved, decided it was a good option and suggested signing a contract immediately.

Later, as Muyun helped Nianfeng move her belongings, he demonstrated how to properly seal a box, teasing her about her lack of common sense. He also spotted a torn shirt and revealed he had already patched it up for her, urging her to respect it. During the move, Nianfeng accidentally pricked her finger. Muyun, concerned, immediately took her hand and gently put her finger into his mouth. Nianfeng, feeling a blush creep up, quickly pulled her hand back.

She reflected on his actions, recalling instances where she had deemed him a "jerk" or an "annoying jerk" for teasing her, but admitting that his unexpected acts of kindness, like taking her to the clinic or protecting her during a school event, made it hard to truly dislike him. Monica piled more work onto Nianfeng, leaving her working late into the evening on the Thomas experiment report.

Ouyang Yu noticed her exhaustion and offered to drive her home, but she politely declined, saying she lived nearby. Arriving at her apartment building, she discovered the elevator was out of order. With a weary body, she trudged up the stairs, only to accidentally sprain her ankle. Sitting on the steps, tears welled up in her eyes. Just then, Muyun appeared.

He tenderly wiped away her tears and, despite her protests that she could walk on her own, carried her on his back upstairs, telling her to use her phone to light the way. At her apartment door, as Nianfeng was about to enter, Muyun suddenly stopped her. He confessed his feelings, declaring his love for her and his desire for them to be together. Nianfeng was flustered, urging him to leave and pretending not to have heard him.

As she closed the door, her heart pounded wildly. A short while later, Nianfeng wanted to discuss something with her roommate, but the roommate, claiming to be busy, asked Nianfeng to walk Du Du instead. Going downstairs, Nianfeng was surprised to find Muyun still there. He reiterated his question from earlier, but Nianfeng tried to change the subject, complaining about mosquitoes and claiming Du Du was tired to make a quick exit.

Muyun, however, stated firmly that he could wait for her answer, giving her time. Later, in Ouyang Yu's office, Monica presented Thomas's investigation report to Ouyang Yu, asserting it was her work and claiming she had been exhausted from writing it for days. Ouyang Yu praised the report as excellent and surprising, and Monica suggested proceeding as planned.

Nianfeng, who had entered the office, confronted Monica directly, questioning how an intern like Monica could produce such a professional report and why the seminar location was set at Tianyi instead of their own research institute. Monica initially refused to answer, but Ouyang Yu intervened, stating it was a good question and he also wanted to know.

Monica then explained that Tianyi had extensive research on dilated cardiomyopathy and comprehensive data on cardiac resynchronization therapy and heart transplantation, which would greatly aid drug development through data sharing. Ouyang Yu then praised Nianfeng for her excellent work on the report. Nianfeng then requested to go to the data room to check for more information, which Ouyang Yu agreed to. Seeing her exhaustion, he suggested she take a week off, which Nianfeng politely declined.

He then warned that he did not want similar incidents to happen again in the future. Soon after, Nianfeng received a call from the hospital informing her that Le Diyin intended to be discharged. She rushed there, imploring him not to give up and insisting that she would find a way to cure him before Thomas's project began.

She later spoke with Dr. Feng, who confirmed Le Diyin's condition was not optimistic, and without a reasonable treatment plan, his outlook was grim. That evening, Nianfeng sat at a roadside food stall, distressed by the doctor's prognosis for Le Diyin. Qin Yao approached her, clearly distraught from a recent breakup with Qi Yuan. He confessed he had intended to grieve alone but was surprised to run into her.

Nianfeng, observing his heartbroken state, ordered ten super-spicy chicken wings for them to silently eat together, calling it her secret weapon to feel better. Later, as Qin Yao walked Nianfeng home, he thanked her, first for having liked him in the past, and second for being there for him during his lowest point. He then gently embraced her. This intimate moment was secretly captured by someone hidden in the shadows.

After Nianfeng turned to leave, Qin Yao noticed her white rabbit doll had fallen to the ground and picked it up. The next day, Muyun and Qin Yao played basketball. During a break, as Qin Yao rummaged through his bag, the rabbit doll accidentally fell out. Muyun picked it up, expressing surprise that it was with Qin Yao. Qin Yao explained he had met "Xiao Feng" while taking a walk the previous day, and she had dropped it.

Muyun remarked on the coincidence, noting that Nianfeng hadn't been in a good mood. He then firmly reminded Qin Yao that Nianfeng was not a substitute for anyone, nor was she merely a fallback option. Qin Yao questioned his meaning, but Muyun simply stated he would return the doll to Nianfeng. Nianfeng later visited Liu Zihui.

Liu Zihui noticed the artificial intelligence smartwatch on Nianfeng's wrist and excitedly revealed that Muyun had tirelessly experimented over a hundred times in the lab to create that specific watch. She probed Nianfeng, asking if she felt any affection for him and, if not, offered to take the watch herself, lamenting her own long single status for a certain person. Nianfeng, unsure how to respond, deflected the conversation by excusing herself to the restroom.

Nianfeng later suggested they add each other on WeChat, and Liu Zihui agreed, hinting that Nianfeng could share information with her if anything happened. After Nianfeng left, Liu Zihui discovered that Muyun had been in Nianfeng's room, working on a painting, leading her to ponder his warm-hearted yet poker-faced nature and his relationship status. Returning home, Nianfeng was delighted to find a beautiful painting on the wall of her windowless bedroom.

It depicted an open window with a stunning view outside. Her roommate confirmed that Muyun had sent it. She then checked her WeChat Moments and saw a post from Muyun that read, "Tonight, I have to keep watching for this fool." She quickly went to the balcony and, peeking through the curtains, saw Muyun sitting downstairs. Realizing he might be cold, she grabbed a blanket and brought it down to him.

Episode 16 Recap

Su Muyun sat on a bench outside Zhuo Yifeng's residence. Worried he might get cold, Zhuo Yifeng brought him a blanket. She approached him, urging him to leave as the temperature was dropping and he might get sick. He playfully asked if she would ignore him then, but she reassured him she would be fine, displaying a wristband she wore for safety. Su Muyun expressed his worry, stating he could only feel relieved if he personally took care of her.

He then told her to go home. As she turned to leave quickly, one of her slippers fell off. He picked it up and helped her put it back on. Flustered, she quickly walked away. When she reached the building entrance, she touched her flushed face, feeling her heart race. She secretly turned to look back at Su Muyun and smiled sweetly when she saw him still sitting there.

Su Muyun also inquired about the assistant he had arranged for the lab, learning she was currently on leave but would join after it ended. At his home, Ouyang Yu asked Monica to send him the surveillance footage of the Data Room. He observed the video, smiling as he watched Zhuo Yifeng retrieve materials. He then stopped his treadmill, zoomed in on Zhuo Yifeng on his iPad, and fell into deep thought.

Later, after class, Zhuo Yifeng presented her paper on using Trimetazidine to help with dilated cardiomyopathy, a topic she chose because her best friend suffers from the condition. Afterward, Liu Zihui, her friend, asked her to be a model, but Zhuo Yifeng, pressed for time, politely declined, explaining she was already running late for the office. Su Muyun then caught up with her, pulling her back.

He presented her with a homemade bento, explaining he had been thinking of her while preparing it and offered to feed her. Zhuo Yifeng took a bite, declaring it tasted bad, then reiterated her rush to leave. Su Muyun offered to drive her, but she refused, insisting she could ride her own bike. Unbeknownst to them, someone took a photo of their interaction and sent it to Ouyang Qingxue.

Elsewhere, Ouyang Qingxue, observing the photo, was annoyed by how happy Su Muyun seemed despite Zhuo Yifeng's fierce attitude towards him, and she called Monica. At the company, Zhuo Yifeng was busy keying in data that the marketing department needed. Monica instructed her to retrieve an urgent document from her car in the parking lot. Zhuo Yifeng went to the parking lot but found no signal and no car.

Upon her return, Monica coolly informed her that she hadn't driven that day and blamed Zhuo Yifeng for the delay, asserting that finding items in her car was not part of Zhuo Yifeng's job and she should be thanked for helping. Zhuo Yifeng retorted angrily, defending herself. Ouyang Yu then called Zhuo Yifeng to his office. He presented her with a box containing expensive accessories and a beautiful dress, inviting her to be his partner for a banquet that evening.

Monica entered at that moment, seeking Ouyang Yu's signature, and couldn't hide her jealousy upon seeing the gifts. Zhuo Yifeng declined the invitation, explaining she wished to dedicate her full attention to the "Thomas project" and to caring for her sick friend. Ouyang Yu accepted her refusal, but still insisted she take the gifts, noting they were a hard-to-find Autumn Limited Edition. Zhuo Yifeng thanked him.

Outside the office, Ouyang Qingxue expressed her fury to Monica about Ouyang Yu inviting Zhuo Yifeng and giving her lavish gifts, especially since Zhuo Yifeng was merely an intern, and Ouyang Yu had always taken Ouyang Qingxue to previous banquets. Ouyang Qingxue speculated that Zhuo Yifeng was merely playing hard to get and vowed not to let her succeed so easily. That evening, Zhuo Yifeng looked down from her balcony but didn't see Su Muyun, feeling a little disappointed.

Meanwhile, Su Muyun was playing basketball with his teammates. During a break, his phone received a photo of Zhuo Yifeng embracing Qin Yao, which visibly upset him. Not far away, Ouyang Qingxue observed his expression, feeling pleased. Liu Zihui attempted to flirt with Su Muyun, recalling that they had dated, even claiming she had been his model. Su Muyun, however, dismissed her, stating she was just a backup.

Later, at the team gathering, Su Muyun drank his sorrows away, gradually becoming intoxicated. Lin Di then pulled him into a drinking contest, and Su Muyun quickly became very drunk. Liu Zihui made a video call to Zhuo Yifeng. Su Muyun, confused and slurring, mistook the video call for Zhuo Yifeng's presence and questioned why she had hugged Qin Yao. Zhuo Yifeng watched him stumble and fall in the video.

Realizing he was at the Provence Restaurant, she rushed to him. As Zhuo Yifeng arrived, Liu Zihui quietly departed. Zhuo Yifeng held Su Muyun's hand as he tearfully confessed he had been waiting for her and pleaded with her to take him home. Zhuo Yifeng, with a heavy heart, apologized for being late and gently embraced him. Zhuo Yifeng tried to help a very heavy Su Muyun walk home, but the distance was too far.

She hailed a taxi, but as she opened the door, she hesitated. The driver impatiently asked if they were getting in. She said yes, but Su Muyun unexpectedly closed the door, stating that Zhuo Yifeng was afraid of cars, leaving her bewildered. The driver, annoyed, drove off. Zhuo Yifeng had no choice but to continue supporting Su Muyun on foot. Su Muyun then murmured that it was dark and she was clumsy and might fall.

When she threatened to leave him there, he tenderly responded that he would be heartbroken if she fell. Feeling touched, Zhuo Yifeng smiled. Su Muyun then leaned his head towards her, and just as he was about to kiss her lips, she suddenly put her hand up to block him. As they passed a hotel, Zhuo Yifeng decided to check them in so Su Muyun could rest.

She requested a single room, telling the receptionist she would leave after settling him. However, Su Muyun resisted her departure, insisting she stay. The receptionist informed them that only a "Fantasy Couple Themed room" was available at a price of 1299 RMB per night. Su Muyun, still insistent, fumbled for Zhuo Yifeng's wallet, prompting her to jokingly call him a "miser." Once in the room, Su Muyun tossed and turned in bed.

She tried to get him to rest and tucked him in, but he pulled her onto the bed, wrapping her in the blanket. They both slept in the room for the night. He confessed he felt unwell and wanted her to make him fried rice, lamenting that his own attempts always tasted bad and that he felt "sad without her." She playfully retorted that he simply lacked talent.

Later, Su Muyun stared at Zhuo Yifeng, and she asked if her beauty had shocked him. She then explained that she had brought him to the hotel because he was so drunk and his house was too far. The next morning, Zhuo Yifeng awoke to find Su Muyun watching her intently. He immediately questioned her about Qin Yao, but she snapped back that it was none of his business.

He then commented that she would rather pursue a "one-sided love" than be his girlfriend, to which she reaffirmed her freedom to like whomever she chose. At the office, Monica immediately confronted Zhuo Yifeng about not sending documents the previous night and for being three minutes late, deducting three days' salary, and dismissing Zhuo Yifeng's explanation about having "troubles." Ouyang Yu arrived and inquired about the "urgent" documents Monica had requested.

Monica casually stated they were just backup plans for the advertising department and not urgent. Ouyang Yu then announced that Zhuo Yifeng would be his assistant for the "Thomas project," which was set to begin the following week, and instructed Monica to arrange an additional allowance for her.

He playfully remarked that he had heard she was a good cook and she could make him a meal if she truly wanted to thank him, before telling her to focus on her work. Later, at a restaurant with Lin Di, Liu Zihui complained about the minimum spending. Lin Di managed to get them a one percent discount by mentioning his connection to the Mingxian Liaison Department.

He urged Liu Zihui to eat more, but she insisted on losing weight, even complaining when he ate her bean sprouts. She mused that only getting "filthy rich" could relieve her troubles, prompting Lin Di to comment on her "lack of ambition." Subsequently, Liu Zihui received a mysterious parcel. Inside, she found a lottery ticket with the message, "Hope you can get filthy rich." Recognizing Su Muyun's handiwork, an annoyed Liu Zihui yelled at him to stop bothering her.

Episode 17 Recap

Su Nianfeng rushed to the hospital after hearing Le Diyin wasn't feeling well. Le Diyin, who had already taken medicine and felt much better, jokingly called her a "ten thousand why's" for her intense concern. Su Nianfeng assured him that the drug research and development would commence next week and she was determined to find a cure for him. Le Diyin then brought up Su Muyun, mentioning Liu Zihui had implied there was a "huge drama" between them.

Su Nianfeng dismissed it as nonsense, explaining she and Su Muyun were too familiar with each other, making it hard to define their relationship. She also expressed her unresolved issues regarding his parents. Le Diyin advised her not to burden herself, emphasizing that her parents would want her to be happy. He then shared a small pig figurine, calling it "Strong Pig" and asking her to praise his talent, shifting the mood.

He encouraged her to maintain a happy mood as everything would get better, noting that she seemed to have grown stronger than the "Strong Pig." Meanwhile, Ouyang Qingxue called her brother, Ouyang Yu, for dinner, and he left his study. She then took the opportunity to sneak in. There, she discovered a share transfer agreement on his desk and footage of Su Nianfeng in the data room on his computer.

She quickly used her phone to capture images of these documents and the screen. Later, Lin Di was eagerly preparing for a date, even borrowing a special shirt from his friend Zhang Ailun, who joked about how "metrosexual" Lin Di was. Lin Di then took Liu Zihui to an expensive internet-famous French restaurant. Despite her initial protests and desire for him to stay away, Lin Di persisted.

After arriving late, Liu Zihui ordered an extensive meal, including Pan Fried Scallops with Foie Gras, Gillardeau Oysters, Lobster Bisque, Tomahawk Steak, Lobster Pasta, and Yogurt Passion Fruit Ice Cream. To Lin Di's surprise, she then declared she didn't like French food and only ordered so much to make the table look lively. She also rejected a gift he presented, revealing it was a re-gift from Zhang Ailun.

Liu Zihui bluntly told Lin Di that she found him annoying and disliked him, despite his willingness to accept her pretentious and extravagant nature. She instructed him not to bother her again. Lin Di, left to finish the lavish meal alone, paid the 2,680 CNY bill with his card. Despite her harsh words and immediate departure, Lin Di remained hopeful. He later accompanied her to buy a bag she insisted on, even though he didn't like the style.

Around the same time, Monica was in an office setting, confidently telling the chairman that she could translate Thomas's project data in three days, much faster than the usual week, seemingly in competition with Zhuo Yifeng. She later commented on Zhuo Yifeng being a "scheming woman" who looked harmless but was highly manipulative, expressing disgust that Ouyang Group was doing so much for her. Monica confidently declared she wouldn't give up and was prepared to face any challenge.

Later, in the library, Su Nianfeng found Liu Zihui posting the expensive bag Lin Di bought her for sale online, asking if it was a good idea to sell a gift. Liu Zihui, unfazed, stated it was a "business tactic" and she needed to "pretend to be poor" to sell it.

Su Muyun then arrived, confiding in his friend that he had already used his mother's credit card to buy a gift for Liu Zihui, and now planned to sell his valuable sneaker collection for funds, also asking for part-time job recommendations. A humorous argument ensued between Su Muyun and his friend about whether Liu Zihui was "the Helen of Troy."

After his friend left, Su Muyun told Liu Zihui that Lin Di had sold his valuable sneaker collection just to buy her that very bag. Liu Zihui feigned indifference, saying it had nothing to do with her. Moved by Su Muyun's words, Liu Zihui went to the mall to return the bag.

She then visited Lin Di's dormitory, N104, where his roommate accused her of harming him and revealed he was working at the Children's Palace because he missed weekend training due to her. At the Children's Palace, Liu Zihui watched Lin Di patiently coach a crying child, telling him that crying was useless and he shouldn't be "like his mother being a trash," before resuming practice.

This scene visibly touched Liu Zihui, making her recall her own childhood where her father scolded her when she cried. She then told Lin Di he would be a good father. She returned the money for the bag and insisted on splitting the bill for the French meal, pushing the money into his hand despite his refusal.

Lin Di reiterated his sincerity, promising that even though he was a student with limited means, he would do his best to give her anything she desired in the future. Liu Zihui, though walking away, couldn't hide a happy smile, leaving Lin Di's young students to comment on her "nastiness" while Lin Di defended her, calling her "very cute" and his "future girlfriend."

Monica then informed Su Nianfeng that Thomas's flight was arriving soon and urged her to accompany her to the airport. Su Nianfeng tried to decline, citing a "special situation" that prevented her from riding in a car, but Monica dismissed it as a weak excuse, reminding her of her dedication to Thomas's project. Reluctantly, Su Nianfeng got into the car. During the drive, she experienced a flashback to a past car accident, causing her to faint.

Her smart wristband immediately emitted an alarm, and Su Muyun, alerted by the location sent from the wristband, rushed to the hospital. Upon seeing her awake, he tenderly caressed her face, asking if she was feeling better. Su Nianfeng, however, gently moved away. When she asked if she had interrupted his class, Su Muyun firmly told her that to him, she was the most important person.

Su Muyun, after assuring Su Nianfeng that she was the most important person to him, went to buy her porridge. Not knowing her preferred flavor, he bought every kind available. When he attempted to feed her, she demurred, saying her hand wasn't broken. He playfully insisted, gently holding her face and feeding her, telling her she had no option to refuse. Soon after, Su Muyun's parents arrived, with his mother eager to enter the room.

Su Nianfeng noticed them through the glass panel on the door, her expression changed, and she quickly claimed she was full. Unaware of his parents' presence, Su Muyun simply told her to rest. Seeing that Su Nianfeng was not ready to face them, his parents reluctantly left, understanding her unresolved feelings. Back in the laboratory, Su Muyun was engrossed in researching the psychological reasons behind girls' "hot and cold" behavior.

His classmate, Qin Yao, who considered himself a "professional" at winning girls' hearts, offered to share his "original flirting techniques" in exchange for Su Muyun writing his experiment report and praising him to the professor. Su Muyun agreed. Returning to Su Nianfeng's bedside, he found her distressed over her computer crashing and losing 30,000 words of her document. Applying Qin Yao's first tip, Su Muyun lavishly praised Su Nianfeng, declaring her "the best in my heart."

She, however, was annoyed, feeling he was mocking her misfortune. Undeterred, he moved to the second tip, the "bossy guy" approach. He scooped her up and carried her out of the room, despite her protests, thinking she wanted fresh air because she was looking out the window. Su Nianfeng, however, merely thought a cloud resembled a lobster.

He then applied the third tip, giving her "practical" gifts rather than "pointless and cliché" flowers, only for Su Nianfeng to reveal that she actually preferred flowers. Qin Yao then arrived at the hospital to visit Su Nianfeng, but Su Muyun immediately tried to shoo him away, saying there was "nothing to see" and implying Qin Yao would "have a nightmare." Su Nianfeng, annoyed by Su Muyun's behavior, told him to "calm down."

Qin Yao then confessed to Su Nianfeng that Su Muyun was acting that way because he was afraid Qin Yao would "steal her away." He revealed that Su Muyun had not even finished his graduation project, sacrificing his academic performance, to create her smart wristband. Touched by Su Muyun's devotion, Su Nianfeng found him outside and offered him some tangerines Qin Yao had brought, but Su Muyun sourly declared them "sour" and "tastes bad."

She insisted he try another one, which he did, finding it sweet. She clarified that her relationship with Qin Yao was not what he thought. Just then, Ouyang Yu called with exhilarating news: Thomas had found a breakthrough using Su Nianfeng's compiled data, and the first batch of drug experiments for Le Diyin's condition was set to begin soon.

Overjoyed that Le Diyin could be cured, Su Nianfeng exclaimed she needed to tell him immediately and rushed off, leaving Su Muyun contemplating when he would finally be her priority. Later, Ouyang Yu was seen discussing the successful drug research and development, presenting Lv Yang Chun tea as a gift to a project partner, promising his full dedication.

His sister, Ouyang Qingxue, confronted him, expressing her father's disapproval of his investment in Thomas's project and forbidding him from being with "that girl." Ouyang Yu asserted his actions were for the Ouyang family, dismissing her claims that he was only helping "that girl," and stated she could think whatever she liked. On the same day, Ouyang Yu came to the hospital to visit Su Nianfeng with flowers and happened to encounter Su Muyun at the door of her ward.

Episode 18 Recap

Su Muyun confronted Ouyang Yu at the hospital, questioning his presence and how many times the Ouyang family had been responsible for Su Nianfeng's hospitalization, demanding he stay away from her. Ouyang Yu admitted his negligence, promising it would not happen again, and asked to see her. Su Muyun refused, stating Su Nianfeng was asleep. Ouyang Yu then handed over the Thomas project test report for Su Nianfeng, saying she would be happy to see it, and offered flowers.

Su Muyun took the report but declined the flowers, claiming Su Nianfeng was allergic to them. The next day, as Su Nianfeng prepared for discharge, Su Muyun teased her about her poor domestic skills while helping her pack. She then discovered the Thomas project report in a drawer and realized Ouyang Yu had visited, wondering why he had not entered her room, alluding to the late hour of his visit.

Su Muyun agreed about the late hour, prompting Su Nianfeng to ask why he had not left, to which he replied that he stayed to help her pack. Shortly after, Le Diyin arrived, informing Su Nianfeng that his doctor had allowed him to walk around, so he came to congratulate her on her discharge, presenting her with flowers. Su Nianfeng inhaled their fragrance deeply, but Su Muyun quickly took them, claiming they were too heavy for her.

As they walked, Le Diyin and Su Nianfeng conversed happily about her progress in medicine research and her upcoming official participation in the team. Le Diyin also reminded her not to delay psychotherapy, having arranged an appointment with Dr. Ding for her. Meanwhile, Su Muyun trailed behind them, a hint of jealousy on his face, secretly plucking petals from the flowers he held.

Su Nianfeng turned around, noticing the diminishing flowers, and playfully accused Su Muyun of being the culprit, chasing after him to retrieve her flowers. To attract more followers, Liu Zihui complained about losing fans, and although Lin Di offered to register dummy accounts, she refused, emphasizing the difficulty of gaining popularity despite her efforts, as she was busy with her studies.

She shared her discovery of high-quality, affordable local beauty brands, which she found to be comparable to expensive ones, and Lin Di affectionately called her an "expert of local brands." Liu Zihui, dressed in ancient costume, later attempted to conduct a live stream featuring a local brand, Xie Fuchun's duck egg powder. For the stream, she convinced Lin Di to wear a female outfit and allow her to do his makeup, using him as her model.

Despite Lin Di's initial reluctance, the live stream was a success, and their interaction went viral. Afterward, Liu Zihui admitted that being a beauty blogger was tiring, though she enjoyed it and found it important to earn money. Lin Di expressed concern for her health, offering to treat her to a meal. Liu Zihui challenged him to find a restaurant that offered plenty of meat for around 50 RMB per person.

Confidently, Lin Di asserted his "brains" and took her outdoors to prepare a barbecue himself. As they enjoyed the meal, Lin Di accidentally burned his hand. Liu Zihui immediately showed concern, which secretly delighted Lin Di. Surprised by his culinary skills, Liu Zihui praised him, saying he would make a good father.

Lin Di pointed out she had said that before, then playfully asked if she intended to be the mother of his children, causing her to blush and focus on her food. Su Nianfeng visited the psychologist recommended by Le Diyin. Under hypnosis, she vividly recalled her childhood, including moments with her parents and Su Muyun. She remembered Su Muyun protecting her and his wish to be with her forever, even suggesting marriage like their parents.

Later, she recounted these pleasant memories to Le Diyin, admitting that despite calling Su Muyun a "devil," he had always been by her side, never leaving, even when she pushed him away or doubted him. Le Diyin acknowledged Su Muyun's consistent kindness, reassuring her that he was innocent, regardless of the truth, and encouraged her to follow her true feelings. Subsequently, Su Nianfeng sent Su Muyun a text message expressing her thanks.

Su Muyun, who had recently sent her a long message apologizing for not considering her feelings and affirming his love and belief in her academic success, responded by asking what she was thanking him for. She simply replied, "For everything." Su Nianfeng immersed herself completely in the medicine experiment. When she visited Le Diyin at the hospital, he confirmed his health had significantly improved, which made her very happy.

Eager to share the positive news, she called Su Muyun, excitedly telling him that the medicine experiment was about to enter its third phase. However, Su Muyun on the phone asked if she had anything else to tell him besides the experiment update. Before she could respond, he abruptly hung up, stating he was busy. Le Diyin, observing her disappointment, smiled and commented that "boys need to be taken care of too."

Liu Zihui skillfully applied makeup to Su Nianfeng, convincing her to attend the graduation dance party by insisting it was time for Su Nianfeng to "show her true beauty" and put a perfect end to her university life. Dressed beautifully, they arrived at the party, where other students were visibly surprised by Su Nianfeng's stunning transformation, even speculating if she had undergone plastic surgery. Liu Zihui jokingly offered to recommend a good hospital.

Shortly after, Su Muyun arrived and playfully adjusted something Liu Zihui had applied to her, much to Liu Zihui's annoyance. He then led Su Nianfeng to an outdoor terrace, taking off his own jacket and offering it to her. Su Nianfeng pointed out that they were at a graduation dance party and should not be hiding in a corner, adding that while he disliked crowds, she still wanted to dance.

Su Muyun then took off her jacket and, to the music, they began to dance gracefully together. After their dance, Su Muyun leaned in and kissed Su Nianfeng. He then stated he was hungry, prompting her to go inside to find food. Meanwhile, Qin Yao, who was chatting with friends, approached Su Nianfeng. She asked if he was still unhappy about Qi Yuan, to which he replied they had "broken up."

He offered to be her confidant, a "tree hole," as a way to repay her for always helping him when Su Muyun used to bully her. Qin Yao then complimented her, noting how much she had grown up and become more beautiful. He teasingly added that if Su Muyun had not liked her, he would have definitely pursued her himself, then leaned in to wish her happiness. Su Muyun witnessed this entire interaction.

Enraged, he walked over and coldly demanded to know what Su Nianfeng was doing. She tried to explain about Qin Yao, but he curtly cut her off, stating he was "not interested" and that she "did not need to tell him about her life" anymore. He then turned and walked away.

Confused and hurt, Su Nianfeng chased after him, only to see him get into Ouyang Qingxue's car and leave, as Ouyang Qingxue remarked that she would have arrived earlier if she knew he was there and proposed a deal regarding the truth of what happened years ago. Enraged and heartbroken, Su Nianfeng returned to the party, snatched a glass of wine from a table, and quickly downed it.

Sensing her distress, Liu Zihui approached her and suggested they go to a nightclub for a "final carnival" to forget their worries. At the nightclub, they were approached by several men who offered them drinks and invited them to play a dice game.

After a few rounds, Liu Zihui decided she wanted to leave, but the men refused to let them go without paying for the drinks on their table, claiming the drinks were theirs since they were placed there, and revealing they were "ganging up" on them. Still simmering with anger from Su Muyun's earlier departure with Ouyang Qingxue, Su Nianfeng defiantly declared she could handle them alone, then impulsively smashed her glass.

Grabbing Liu Zihui, she rushed into a private room, barricading the door with a sofa. The men pursued them, pounding loudly on the door, leaving the two girls trapped and terrified. Meanwhile, at the Ouyang family residence, Ouyang Qingxue presented Su Muyun with a share transfer agreement, offering him a deal: she would clarify that Su Nianfeng had misunderstood the Su family regarding the past incident, but in return, he must become her boyfriend.

She also offered the Ouyang Group's substantial investment to support his entrepreneurship, calling it "a piece of cake" for her family, and urged him to make the "right decision." Su Muyun, however, rejected the offer, stating he "hated such deals" and attempted to leave. Ouyang Qingxue embraced him from behind, revealing her deep frustration.

She confessed that she had always gotten everything she desired since childhood, with everyone indulging her, but Su Muyun was the only one who repeatedly rejected her, crushing her self-esteem. Despite her excellence, she could not understand why he remained indifferent to her feelings.

Episode 19 Recap

Ouyang Qingxue confronted Su Muyun at her home, frustrated that he, unlike everyone else, refused to yield to her desires and the trade she proposed. As she vented, Zhuo Yifeng called, prompting Ouyang Qingxue to snatch Su Muyun's phone, declare Zhuo Yifeng unworthy, and then smash it. Su Muyun coldly retorted that Ouyang Qingxue had no right to even mention Zhuo Yifeng's name, fueling Ouyang Qingxue's rage and causing her to throw things around the house.

Unable to reach Zhuo Yifeng by phone after leaving Ouyang Qingxue's place, Su Muyun used her smart bracelet's location to head to the bar where she was. Meanwhile, Zhuo Yifeng and Liu Zihui found themselves trapped in a private room at the bar, with two men aggressively pushing against the door. Unable to reach Su Muyun, Zhuo Yifeng frantically called Qin Yao for help, who immediately rushed to their aid.

Upon arriving at the room, Qin Yao quickly assessed the situation, learning that the girls were being held because they hadn't paid their wine bill. He offered to cover the cost, insisting the girls be allowed to leave. As Qin Yao followed the bar staff to settle the bill, Liu Zihui discreetly pulled the power switch, plunging the area into darkness and allowing Qin Yao to slip away.

In the ensuing chaos, Qin Yao found Zhuo Yifeng who hadn't yet left, and they quickly tried to escape. However, they were pursued by the men from the bar. Qin Yao blocked their path, urging Zhuo Yifeng to run ahead while he dealt with the pursuers. Zhuo Yifeng ran until she encountered Su Muyun. She quickly instructed him to help Qin Yao while she went to find security. Su Muyun immediately rushed to Qin Yao's side, joining the fight.

Soon after, Zhuo Yifeng returned with an on-duty security guard, causing the two pursuers to quickly flee. After the ordeal, Su Muyun chastised Zhuo Yifeng for daring to go to a nightclub, to which she retorted that he had left with Ouyang Qingxue, so why couldn't she go to a nightclub? Seeing their argument escalate, Qin Yao attempted to calm Zhuo Yifeng and explain.

Su Muyun, misinterpreting their interaction as excessive closeness, grew even angrier, accusing them of being too intimate in front of him. Feeling misunderstood and annoyed by his accusations, Zhuo Yifeng deliberately suggested to Qin Yao that they go to another venue, prompting an enraged Su Muyun to storm off. Once Su Muyun was out of sight, Zhuo Yifeng stopped, thanked Qin Yao, and headed home.

Later, Su Muyun faced continuous rejections while trying to secure investment for his entrepreneurial venture, leaving him disheartened. He considered contacting Zhuo Yifeng but hesitated. Qin Yao called him, explaining that his actions at the bar were an attempt to help Su Muyun by making Zhuo Yifeng take the initiative to pursue him. Qin Yao expressed surprise that Su Muyun had then gotten into Ouyang Qingxue's car.

Su Muyun conveyed that he believed Qin Yao's explanation but decided he would wait for Zhuo Yifeng to make the first move. Qin Yao also advised Su Muyun not to miss other job opportunities for his entrepreneurial dream, to which Su Muyun stated he would soon start a new job but wouldn't abandon his startup. Meanwhile, Zhuo Yifeng felt disappointed that Su Muyun wasn't contacting her, but her pride kept her from reaching out.

Su Muyun began working at a technology company, where he presented his smart home robot project. However, Chairman Deng, the general manager, dismissed his proposal as overly idealistic and unrealistic. Soon after, Su Muyun received a call from Li Nan of Deep Sea Technology, who expressed significant interest in his project, which greatly uplifted Su Muyun's spirits. Meetings and negotiations with Deep Sea Technology progressed unusually smoothly, which aroused Su Muyun's suspicion.

He discussed his concerns with Qin Yao, who also found the terms overwhelmingly favorable to Su Muyun, deeming it abnormal. Investigating further, Su Muyun discovered that Li Nan, the head of Deep Sea Technology, was Ouyang Qingxue's uncle. Armed with this knowledge, Su Muyun went to their office and, in front of Ouyang Qingxue, directly rejected the partnership, stating he would not accept any underlying preconditions for collaboration.

Ouyang Qingxue warned him that he would regret this decision, emphasizing the scarcity of companies capable of handling his project. Shortly after, Su Muyun was fired from his current company. It was revealed that Ouyang Qingxue had orchestrated his termination, deliberately trying to force him into submission by removing his alternative options. Zhuo Yifeng began her internship at a hospital.

One day, a victim of a traffic accident was rushed in, but despite their best efforts, the patient could not be saved. Witnessing the family's heart-wrenching grief, Zhuo Yifeng was reminded of her own parents' fatal car accident and retreated to a secluded corner to weep. The following day, Qin Yao and Liu Zihui visited her, bringing breakfast. Still visibly distressed, Zhuo Yifeng shed tears.

To help reconcile Zhuo Yifeng and Su Muyun, who were in a cold war, Qin Yao and Liu Zihui conspired to share updates about Su Muyun. They told her he had rejected Deep Sea Technology's lucrative investment, incurring a potential loss of hundreds of millions, because the company's owner was Ouyang Qingxue's uncle. They also revealed that his stomach issues had flared up and he had been treated at that very hospital.

Deeply worried, Zhuo Yifeng immediately went to the Gastroenterology Department to inquire about Su Muyun's condition. That evening, she visited Su Muyun's apartment and found him suffering from stomach pain. She lovingly prepared a meal for him, urging him to take better care of himself. Su Muyun playfully called her "nagging," but she retorted that she wouldn't express such concern for others. He then confessed that he liked her nagging.

He pulled her into a warm embrace, promising to eat properly and control his temper in the future. They sealed their promise with a pinky swear. As she left, Zhuo Yifeng paused at the doorway and loudly encouraged him, expressing her unwavering belief that he would overcome any difficulties. Su Muyun watched her, his heart filled with warmth.

Episode 20 Recap

Su Muyun, an aspiring engineer, faced a series of disheartening job rejections. Though his qualifications were initially praised by one interviewer, a sudden phone call from Ouyang Qingxue instantly changed their demeanor, leading to his dismissal. He continued to experience similar rejections from multiple companies, leaving him dejected. Meanwhile, Liu Zihui, a popular online figure, found herself in a heated dispute.

She was furious about "haters" spreading rumors that she was selling counterfeit goods, which caused her follower count to drop significantly from over a million. Lin Di, attempting to calm her, suggested letting sleeping dogs lie, but Liu Zihui vehemently refused, vowing to clear her name and urging him to fight back using her many small accounts.

Lin Di, however, advised her against being impulsive, reminding her how much effort she had poured into her store and warning that she couldn't accomplish anything if she quit on a whim. Despite his efforts, Liu Zihui remained incensed, telling him to get lost. Amidst these struggles, Su Muyun's friend, Qin Yao, showed Xiao Feng his smart home robot project proposal. Impressed by its creativity, Xiao Feng diligently researched school websites and discovered information about an entrepreneurship fund.

She took the initiative to fill out an application form for Su Muyun and even secured a letter of recommendation from a professor, who expressed strong support for young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. Soon after, Su Muyun received a call from the Mingxian Venture Foundation, informing him that his application had been approved and asking him to come to the school to finalize the procedures. Overjoyed, he immediately shared the good news.

Later, at a hot pot restaurant, Su Muyun mistakenly thanked Qin Yao for applying for the fund. Qin Yao, with a hint of sarcasm, denied being that "warm-hearted." Just then, Xiao Feng arrived and, taking the menu from Qin Yao, crossed out his selections of beef and shrimp. Qin Yao protested, reminding her that Su Muyun's fund had been approved and they were supposed to "burn a hole in his pocket."

Xiao Feng, however, asserted that applying for the fund was incredibly difficult and demanded respect for her hard work. When Qin Yao asked Su Muyun to make the decision, he simply smiled and agreed to follow Xiao Feng's lead. Qin Yao, defeated, mockingly asked the waiter for a pound of dog food to dip in lemon. After the fund procedures were completed, Su Muyun wanted to invite Xiao Feng to dinner at his place.

Unsure how to ask directly, he called Qin Yao, suggesting they order takeout together at his house. Qin Yao, seeing through his indirect approach, told him to be frank if he wanted help inviting Xiao Feng. Eventually, everyone gathered at Su Muyun's home. Noticing Xiao Feng busy in the kitchen, Su Muyun offered to help, much to her surprise. She jokingly asked if she heard him right, noting it was rare for him to have a "conscience awakening."

Su Muyun promised to help her every time she cooked in the future. She then tasked him with cleaning the Napa cabbage, only for him to remove and discard all the outer leaves, prompting her to playfully banish him from the kitchen. As dinner was served, Liu Zihui couldn't resist posting about the delicious food on social media. After the meal, the group relaxed on the sofa, watching television.

When a scary scene appeared, Liu Zihui shrieked and covered her eyes, while Xiao Feng instinctively clutched Su Muyun’s neck. The doorbell then rang, and as Su Muyun moved to answer it, Xiao Feng stopped him, unsure if it was a person or a ghost. Lin Di's voice was heard from outside, and upon hearing it, Liu Zihui, who had been in a cold war with Lin Di over the "hater" incident, started flexing her wrists.

Lin Di then entered, holding his head, complaining that he hadn't known they were watching a ghost movie. He explained that he'd heard about Su Muyun's successful fund application and had bought tickets for a performance at the Grand Theatre to celebrate. However, upon arrival, they discovered it was a "Success Talk" by Dr. Lin, not a play. Liu Zihui angrily confronted Lin Di about the promised play, and he sheepishly admitted he'd bought the wrong tickets.

Xiao Feng diffused the situation, suggesting they might as well stay and listen since they were already there. After the lecture, Liu Zihui pulled Xiao Feng aside and, recalling her past grievances with Su Muyun, advised her on "Love tactics." She urged Xiao Feng to "leave him out in the cold" if Su Muyun confessed his feelings that day, asserting that men don't cherish women who are easily won.

Later, as Su Muyun walked Xiao Feng home, he stopped and confessed his feelings, asking her to be his girlfriend. He then presented a small, exquisite box containing a pair of delicate rings. Seeing her hesitate, he gently placed the box in her hand. Remembering Liu Zihui's advice, Xiao Feng closed the box and told Su Muyun "no." When he anxiously asked why, she playfully explained that she preferred a "gentle angel" while he was a "vicious demon."

Su Muyun, dejected, said he would think of other ways. As Xiao Feng walked ahead, she secretly took the smaller ring from the box and slipped it onto her finger. Then, she held up the box, gesturing for Su Muyun to take it, leaving him disheartened and unaware of her secret. Upon reaching her door, as Xiao Feng was about to enter, Su Muyun called out that she had forgotten something. She turned and ran back, asking what it was.

Suddenly, Su Muyun cupped her face and lowered his head, kissing her deeply. In that moment, time seemed to stand still, filled with a sense of pure happiness. After a while, he told her she had forgotten to hear his last words: that he would strive to become her "gentle angel." Later, Su Muyun treated Liu Zihui and Lin Di to dinner, hoping for some advice. Liu Zihui, ever the strategist, offered him a "trick."

One day, Liu Zihui took Xiao Feng to a mall, where a person in a panda costume was handing out flyers. Xiao Feng picked one up, realizing it was a "Romance Survey," and began to fill it out. She described her ideal partner as someone who "excels in housework and social life," could "make French cuisine" at a "Michelin level," possessed "rich artistic talent," and was "good at singing and dancing," even referencing "K-pop girl groups."

She also noted that those who could embroider were preferred. Most surprisingly, she stated that the confession gift she most desired was a lizard. After she and Liu Zihui left, the panda mascot removed its head, revealing it was Su Muyun. He looked at Xiao Feng's answers, feeling overwhelmed, but determined to follow her instructions. He began taking dance lessons from Liu Zihui, purchased a lizard (earning Qin Yao's respect for his bravery), and diligently studied cooking with a chef.

When everything was prepared, Su Muyun feigned illness and messaged Xiao Feng. She quickly saw through his small trick, knowing he simply wanted to see her. As she changed into a beautiful dress to go, she encountered a sick child in the hospital corridor. Bending down to check on him, her dress became soiled with vomit. She then went to a roadside tailor shop and bought an outer layer to wear over it. As dusk fell and Xiao Feng had yet to arrive, Su Muyun grew increasingly anxious, worried she might stand him up.

Episode 21 Recap

Having changed into a slightly old-fashioned outfit after an unexpected incident at the hospital, Zhuo Yifeng arrived late at Su Muyun's home. Muyun, who had been anxiously waiting, playfully commented on her unusually styled outfit, calling it "special." Yifeng then asked if he still had a fever, to which he responded that her presence immediately made him feel better.

As they sat down for the candlelit dinner Muyun had meticulously prepared, Yifeng playfully critiqued his cooking, pointing out that the meat was too raw, the vegetables were not fresh, and the portions were too small. Despite her teasing, Muyun responded with gentle promises to improve next time and make more, a surprising change from his usual sarcastic demeanor, which Yifeng playfully acknowledged.

After dinner, as they watched television, Muyun suddenly turned off the screen, plunging the room into darkness and startling Yifeng, who pleaded with him not to scare her. Moments later, romantic fairy lights illuminated the room, and Muyun appeared wearing adorable rabbit ears, dancing gently to music. Yifeng was both amused and deeply touched by this display, finding him endearing as he shed his usual "devilish" persona for a "cute and naive" one, with deep affection in his eyes.

Muyun then approached her, revealing a small rabbit doll he had crafted himself, hidden within a sofa cushion. When Yifeng asked how he made it, Muyun simply stated that if she liked it, anything was easy. When Yifeng expressed her delight, Muyun then asked if she meant she liked him, before leaning in to kiss her. A sudden noise from the bathroom interrupted them, and Muyun went to investigate, discovering that a lizard had escaped.

When Muyun emerged from the bathroom, Yifeng asked if the sewer was blocked. He then announced he had a gift for her, revealing his hand holding a lizard behind his back. Terrified, Yifeng recoiled, grabbing a cushion to shield herself and pleading with him to stay away. Muyun playfully reminded her that she liked lizards, which made Yifeng realize he was behind the questionnaire she had recently filled out.

She quickly apologized for not taking it seriously, assuring him she wouldn't have written such things if she had known it was from him. Muyun looked a little put out, having put much effort into it. To soothe him, Yifeng quickly fed him fruit and told him she genuinely loved everything he had prepared for her. The moment was cut short by an urgent call from the hospital, prompting Yifeng to leave in a hurry, accidentally leaving her bag behind.

Muyun discovered a dress he had gifted her inside the bag and meticulously hand-washed it. Back at the hospital, Yifeng was heartbroken after a young patient, whose oesophagus was pierced by a fish bone, died despite their best efforts. She confided in Professor Thomas, explaining that her initial purpose for studying medicine was simply to save Le Diyin, but she now felt overwhelmed by the constant exposure to life and death.

Doubting her suitability as a doctor, she decided to apply for a temporary suspension from her internship to clear her mind. Later, Muyun brought her some porridge and offered his full support, promising to stand by her no matter what choice she made, which comforted Yifeng in her decision to suspend her internship and reflect. Later, Yifeng and Muyun visited a cake shop.

Yifeng found the cake to be mediocre, commenting that its cream was over-whipped and that her own cakes were superior. Muyun, however, playfully stated that her cakes should only be made for him, indicating he didn't support her opening a shop. Yifeng leaned into him, laughing at his possessiveness. Despite his teasing, they soon decided to proceed, and their own cake shop indeed opened, quickly gaining popularity and having good business.

It was also hinted that Muyun was helping her behind the scenes by managing the shop's official social media account, becoming her "behind-the-scenes hero." One day, Qin Yao visited the cake shop and found Yifeng busily preparing a robot-shaped birthday cake for Muyun, noting that Muyun was busy upgrading his smart home system for a competition. Qin Yao playfully lamented being subjected to their affection, or "dog food," even in Muyun's absence.

Soon after, Le Diyin also arrived, complaining that he had already tasted five of Yifeng's robot cakes that week and suggested she find other tasters. Yifeng, keen to perfect a cake for Muyun's palate, asked Le Diyin for feedback on "boys' tastes," specifically to cater to Muyun's known dislike for overly sweet things.

Le Diyin, noticing Yifeng's hesitation to disturb the busy Muyun, took her phone and sent Muyun a message, suggesting they celebrate his birthday together and hinting at a surprise. Muyun promptly replied "Okay." To Yifeng's dismay, Ouyang Qingxue entered the cake shop with her friend. After ordering a cake, Qingxue's friend immediately began to criticize it, calling it disgusting and questioning Yifeng's ability to run a shop. Ouyang Qingxue chimed in, remarking on her own picky palate.

Yifeng, seeing through their intentions, confronted Qingxue, calling her a spoiled rich girl with nothing but her wealth, and asserting that Qingxue had no true friends, only those who accompanied her for her money. Qingxue retaliated, claiming Yifeng wasn't even worthy of being her "minion" and warned her to stay away from Su Muyun, declaring that Yifeng didn't deserve him and that Muyun's heart had always belonged to her since childhood.

Yifeng fired back, calling Qingxue a lonely and pitiful person cloaked in false pretense and reeking of "disgusting wealth," while praising Muyun's "noble and pure soul." She defiantly stated that Muyun was not someone Qingxue could simply "get." Exhausted by the confrontation, Yifeng declared the order on the house and told them to leave, stating they were no longer welcome in her shop. That evening, Yifeng put the finishing touches on Muyun's robot birthday cake.

She then received a message from him saying he was almost done with his work and would arrive soon. Suddenly, two individuals, one with a microphone and the other with a camera, burst into the shop. They loudly proclaimed to their camera that they had suffered from food poisoning after eating the shop's cakes, accusing the shop of using unclean and spoiled ingredients. Without hesitation, they grabbed the freshly finished birthday cake and smashed it onto the floor.

They then barged into the kitchen, filming and making false accusations about expired cream and moldy fruit. Yifeng bravely confronted them, but they simply told her to "explain to the netizens" and left abruptly. Devastated, Yifeng stared at the ruined cake. Her phone rang, and it was Ouyang Qingxue, who tauntingly asked if Yifeng had received the "surprise," and explicitly revealed she was behind the incident.

Yifeng confronted Qingxue, asking if she knew about Muyun's smart home system project having found funding, to which Qingxue chillingly threatened that Muyun would lose a lot because of Yifeng. Just then, Muyun arrived, saw the destruction, and immediately knelt beside a crying Yifeng. He gently wiped her tears, then picked up a piece of the smashed cake, tasted it, and with a warm smile, told her it was the best cake he had ever tasted.

Episode 22 Recap

Following a heartwarming birthday celebration where Su Muyun and Su Nianfeng made a new cake together, Nianfeng sang "Happy Birthday" to him. Su Muyun declared it the best birthday he had ever had, and they shared a tender embrace. Su Muyun then walked Nianfeng back to her residence, only to be met by the sound of her flatmate, Xiao Ya, and her boyfriend arguing inside.

The man desperately pleaded with Xiao Ya not to leave him, but she broke free and ran towards the door. The man, enraged, picked up glass shards from the floor and lunged forward. Su Muyun quickly stepped in front of Xiao Ya and Nianfeng, shielding them before kicking the man to the ground. Su Muyun urged them to call the police, but the man brandished the glass, threatening them against it, before making a swift escape.

Seeing that Su Muyun's hand had been cut and was bleeding, Nianfeng promptly took him inside to bandage the wound. Su Muyun announced his intention to stay the night, causing Nianfeng to blush and stammer about keeping appropriate distance between genders. Su Muyun, however, insisted he would sleep on the sofa, worried the "crazy guy" might return.

Nianfeng feigned indifference, saying it was "suit yourself," but later that night, she worried he might get cold and quietly brought him a blanket. As she gazed at his sleeping face, she instinctively reached out to touch him. Su Muyun suddenly opened his eyes, asking if she wasn't supposed to be indifferent to him. Nianfeng, flustered, immediately closed her eyes, pretending to sleepwalk. Su Muyun found her amusing, then picked her up and carried her back to her room.

When she sensed he was about to kiss her, Nianfeng quickly pulled away, then opened her eyes and asked if she had sleepwalked again. Su Muyun gravely told her it had been dangerous, claiming she almost jumped off the building, and insisted he should stay by her side. He then made a makeshift bed on the floor by her bed, and they held hands, creating a sweet moment of closeness.

The next day, as they walked together, Nianfeng received a call from Liu Zihui, who was distressed that her dessert shop was in trouble. Nianfeng and Su Muyun rushed over to find the shop's door sealed shut. Su Muyun immediately deduced that Ouyang Qingxue was behind it, assuring Nianfeng he would help her find evidence to restart the business. He added that the only thing he lacked confidence in was Nianfeng's feelings for him.

Soon after, Nianfeng received another call, this time from Ouyang Yu, informing her that Le Diyin's drug experiment had encountered problems. She promptly hurried to the company. Ouyang Yu explained that Le Diyin's condition had been temporarily stabilized, and Thomas had advised adjusting the formula and re-doing the trials.

Nianfeng worried about the time required, but Ouyang Yu emphasized that the project needed her expertise and promised to mobilize all his American technical staff to accelerate the drug testing and adjustment. Later, Liu Zihui approached Nianfeng, distraught that Lin Di had been missing for over three days. She felt helpless without him, leading Nianfeng to deduce that Zihui had fallen in love with him. Zihui, however, suspected Lin Di might be seeing someone else.

Nianfeng dismissed the idea, encouraging Zihui to find him and have an honest conversation. The following day, Zihui tracked down Lin Di's friend to inquire about his whereabouts. The friend revealed that Lin Di had been sick with a fever for several days due to exhaustion from working day and night. Zihui then went to Lin Di's apartment. Surprised by her visit, Lin Di hastily tidied up the place. Zihui noticed an empty instant noodles box on his table.

Lin Di then pulled out a bank card from his pocket, explaining it was his "first pot of gold" earned entirely through his own efforts, not relying on his family or selling shoes. He wanted her to use it to buy the cosmetics she had been wanting but hesitated to purchase. He promised to do his best to get her whatever she desired in the future. Overwhelmed with emotion, Liu Zihui embraced and kissed Lin Di.

Meanwhile, Ouyang Yu successfully advocated for the drug project in a board meeting, despite initial objections regarding its over-budget investment and the difficulty of treating dilated cardiomyopathy. Nianfeng expressed her gratitude to Ouyang Yu, who reminded her that she still owed him a meal. Nianfeng then cooked for him. Ouyang Yu savored the food, remarking that he hadn't tasted such delicious cooking in a long time and that her dishes had a "home feeling."

Nianfeng playfully suggested he try the soup, mentioning that her boyfriend, who disliked fungi, always finished it. Ouyang Yu, surprised, asked about her boyfriend, to which Nianfeng revealed it was Su Muyun, whom he had met before. After dinner, Ouyang Yu offered to drive Nianfeng home, but she declined, saying she preferred not to ride in cars. Ouyang Yu then suggested they ride bicycles, reminding her that she had taught him.

They arrived at Nianfeng's place on bikes, just as Su Muyun also appeared. Seeing Nianfeng and Ouyang Yu together, Su Muyun's displeasure was evident. He approached Nianfeng and attempted to take her home, but Ouyang Yu intervened, holding onto her arm. Su Muyun demanded he let go, but Ouyang Yu refused. In the midst of their standoff, Ouyang Yu received a call from Thomas.

As soon as he hung up, Nianfeng anxiously asked if something had gone wrong at the lab. Ouyang Yu delivered the good news: the drug upgrade was successful, and they could now restart the experiments. Nianfeng, overjoyed, turned to Su Muyun to share the exciting news that Le Diyin had hope for recovery. Su Muyun simply acknowledged it, affectionately calling her a "fool," before gently stroking her head and leading her home.

Nianfeng then accompanied Le Diyin to the United States for treatment. During her week-long absence, Su Muyun found time passing agonizingly slowly. When the week finally ended, he went to the airport to greet her, and they shared a joyous embrace and kiss upon her arrival. However, Nianfeng immediately received a call from Ouyang Yu and had to rush back to the company. Upon her arrival, Monica mockingly commented on her unkempt appearance.

Ouyang Yu then approached Nianfeng, presenting her with a diamond necklace. Nianfeng initially found it too extravagant, but Ouyang Yu explained it was a company welfare gift for her birthday, noting she hadn't rested much during her week in the US. When Ouyang Qingxue learned about the necklace, she promptly informed Su Muyun, insinuating that Nianfeng was working late with her brother because he had prepared a surprise for her birthday.

Disturbed by this, Su Muyun took the birthday cake he had baked for Nianfeng to her office. However, upon seeing the expensive necklace around her neck and Nianfeng's cheerful demeanor, he became visibly upset. He left the cake and departed without a word. Noticing Nianfeng's low spirits, Liu Zihui decided to organize a gathering at her studio with Lin Di, inviting Nianfeng and Su Muyun to resolve their cold war.

During the dinner, Zihui and Lin Di sweetly interacted, while Nianfeng and Su Muyun remained silent. Sensing the lingering tension, Zihui urged them to eat. As Su Muyun picked up a spicy shrimp, Nianfeng sharply remarked, "With your stomach, you're just hurting yourself," then took a drink. Su Muyun retorted that no one would take her home if she got drunk.

Episode 23 Recap

At Liu Zihui's studio, Su Nianfeng and Su Muyun were in a quiet cold war, barely speaking to each other. Lin Di and Liu Zihui tried to mediate, urging them to eat and reconcile. Lin Di then took Su Muyun aside for a serious talk, but was interrupted by a message on his phone. Upon reading it, Lin Di's expression changed dramatically, and he stormed back into the studio, demanding an explanation from Liu Zihui.

He questioned why she had sold a brand-new bag he had given her. A slightly inebriated Liu Zihui glanced at his phone, realizing she had forgotten to remove the online listing for the bag. Their discussion quickly escalated into a heated argument. Su Nianfeng attempted to defend Liu Zihui, explaining it was a misunderstanding, but Lin Di, overcome with anger, was not listening. He accused Liu Zihui of not valuing him, declaring he would disappear from her life.

Liu Zihui, equally enraged, told him she never wanted to see him again and stormed out. Su Nianfeng stayed to comfort Liu Zihui, who, despite her anger, couldn't stop looking at her phone, claiming she was waiting for Lin Di's "death" but clearly still caring for him. Liu Zihui lamented that all men were "bad." The next day, Su Muyun was in his laboratory.

His professor informed him that while the initial funding for his smart home system had gone smoothly, the project's actual implementation was stalled. The professor warned that if a breakthrough wasn't made within a month, the venture could fail. Su Muyun assured him he would find a solution. Later that evening, Su Muyun was still immersed in his work at the lab when Lin Di arrived with food. Su Muyun, having lost his appetite, refused to eat.

Lin Di jokingly threatened to tell Su Nianfeng that Su Muyun was on a hunger strike. Lin Di teased Su Muyun, suggesting his intense dedication to work was a result of recent romantic troubles. Su Muyun admitted that the project faced significant implementation issues and might even be canceled. Lin Di then shared his own woes, complaining that Liu Zihui had even changed the locks on her studio door, calling her a "cruel woman."

Lin Di borrowed Su Muyun's phone to watch Liu Zihui's live stream, where she was cheerfully promoting skincare products. Lin Di was puzzled by her seemingly unaffected demeanor and asked Su Muyun, as a "top student," to analyze why she didn't appear sad. Su Muyun, after observing the stream, confirmed that she indeed didn't seem sad, which made Lin Di dejected.

Liu Zihui then introduced a "new love necklace," mentioning she had given it to her best friend for her birthday and that her friend loved it. Su Muyun immediately recognized the necklace as the one Su Nianfeng wore, realizing it was not a gift from Ouyang Yu as he had previously thought, which made him happy.

Later, Liu Zihui convinced Su Nianfeng to attend a cosplay party, telling her not to give up on other potential relationships because of one person. Su Muyun, seeing Liu Zihui's social media post with Su Nianfeng, rushed to the party. At the entrance, he was stopped because he wasn't in costume. He was directed to a nearby anime shop.

As he left the shop, a delivery scooter accidentally hit him, but he brushed off the concern for his leg injury, insisting he was fine, and hurried back to the party. Inside, while Liu Zihui went to the restroom, a man approached Su Nianfeng, who was sitting alone. He offered her a drink, which she politely declined, explaining she was there with friends and didn't drink.

The man persisted, hinting she was playing hard to get, and tried to pull her away. Frustrated, Su Nianfeng splashed her drink on him. He continued to harass her, pulling her arm. Just then, Su Muyun entered the party, dressed in a striking ancient-style costume, drawing admiring glances from many attendees. Su Muyun walked directly to Su Nianfeng, pushed the persistent man away, and began to lead her out.

Su Nianfeng, hampered by her elaborate costume, asked him to slow down. Su Muyun pulled her against a wall, sternly asking if she would dare to come to such places again. Su Nianfeng retorted that it was none of his business. Su Muyun then pulled her closer, saying, "You're such a good girl. Others might take you away," before kissing her.

Su Nianfeng pushed him away, but he held her firmly, reiterating that she was too good and could be snatched. She struggled forcefully to break free, pushing him backward. Su Muyun crashed into the wall, and his injured leg buckled, causing him to wince in pain and bend over. Immediately, Su Nianfeng turned back to check on him, her concern evident. Back at home, Su Nianfeng carefully bandaged Su Muyun's injured leg.

As she finished tidying the medicine box and prepared to leave, Su Muyun suddenly pulled her onto his lap. When she tried to stand, he gently pushed her onto the sofa. He then took the necklace from her neck, telling her, "You look the most beautiful when you put this on," and deeply kissed her lips. The next morning, Su Nianfeng woke early to prepare breakfast for him. Su Muyun watched her, thinking about how hard she worked.

He suddenly had an idea: if a robot could help with household chores, it would be wonderful. This thought sparked an exciting connection to his smart home project, and he eagerly rushed to the laboratory. At the lab, Su Muyun shared his refined vision with his professor: the smart home system should be simpler, more intuitive, and feel like a true "part of a family." He proposed naming his new robot "Su Xiaoai."

The professor was supportive but reminded Su Muyun that he was scheduled to participate in the Global Intelligence Robot Invention Competition in New York in just two weeks, making significant changes a tight squeeze. Su Muyun, however, was determined to try, preferring to perfect his project rather than settle for less. To assist him, the professor brought in an assistant, who turned out to be Ouyang Qingxue, much to Su Muyun's surprise.

As Su Muyun diligently worked, Ouyang Qingxue attempted to feed him oranges, but he coldly refused, citing laboratory rules against eating. Ouyang Qingxue then took photos of herself with Su Muyun while he was working and posted them on social media, with a caption suggesting she was working with a smart person, tagging Su Nianfeng. Su Nianfeng saw the post and became visibly jealous. She immediately went to the lab.

When Ouyang Qingxue saw Su Nianfeng arrive, she deliberately put her arm around Su Muyun's neck and offered to have her uncle reconsider investing in his project, attempting to portray closeness. Su Muyun politely rejected her offer, asking if she truly hated him that much, and clarifying that his "Su Xiaoai" project was intended as a proposal gift.

However, Su Nianfeng, witnessing Ouyang Qingxue's physical closeness and Su Muyun's explanation (which she perceived as fumbling), accused him of being a "bad guy" and turned to leave. Su Muyun quickly chased after her, trying to reiterate that the robot was indeed meant for his proposal, but Su Nianfeng had already stormed off, refusing to believe him. Later, Ouyang Qingxue contacted Su Nianfeng, inviting her to her home "alone" if she wanted to know the truth about her parents.

Su Nianfeng, cautious, sent a message to Su Muyun, stating that if she didn't return safely, he should look for her at Ouyang Qingxue's house. Su Muyun, busy in the lab, didn't see the message until later. Upon realizing the situation, he immediately messaged Ouyang Yu to check on Su Nianfeng at Ouyang Qingxue's house, and then rushed there himself.

At Ouyang Qingxue's home, Ouyang Qingxue attempted to manipulate Su Nianfeng, claiming the Su family was responsible for her parents' deaths. She presented a "Car Inspection Report" and other fabricated evidence, alleging that Su Zijian's assistant, Chen Jun, and Su Zijian's wife, Yang Keying, were involved in her parents' accident and had received large sums of money. Su Nianfeng quickly deduced that Ouyang Qingxue's true motive was to drive a wedge between her and Su Muyun.

Ouyang Qingxue even offered to send Su Nianfeng abroad to study medicine to "escape" her current life. Just then, Ouyang Yu and Su Muyun arrived. Ouyang Yu confronted Ouyang Qingxue, expressing his disappointment, and then played an authentic audio recording from a past interview.

In the recording, Mr. Zhuo (Su Nianfeng's father), spoke about the collapse of Zhuo Group, describing it as a "well-planned conspiracy" and mentioning his trust in Su Zijian and his wife, who were his best friends and partners. Upon hearing this, Su Nianfeng realized that the evidence Ouyang Qingxue had previously given her was fabricated. Ouyang Yu then revealed the full truth. He explained that his father, leading the Ouyang Group, saw the Zhuo Group as a formidable competitor.

To eliminate this threat, his father employed extreme business tactics, feigning a strong alliance with the Zhuo Group while secretly poaching its key personnel, draining its talent, severing its financial lifeline, and ultimately forcing it into bankruptcy. The Su couple, who were close partners of the Zhuo Group and trusted the collaboration, shared internal information with the Ouyang Group.

By the time they discovered Ouyang Yu's father's deceit, it was too late; the Ouyang Group had already hollowed out and gained full control of the Zhuo Group. Ouyang Yu confirmed that the share transfer contract was real, but all other documents Ouyang Qingxue had presented were forged. He apologized to Su Nianfeng. Ouyang Qingxue, distraught, questioned her brother's loyalty, demanding to know why he was helping others.

She broke down, crying hysterically, and vehemently blamed Su Muyun for her despair. She tearfully recounted her first meeting with Su Muyun at his family's home, where her father had sought a partnership with the Su family. She had developed feelings for him, but he had only eyes for Su Nianfeng, making her feel humiliated and destroying her self-esteem.

She proclaimed that she had always gotten what she wanted in life, except for Su Muyun, and despite her relentless efforts to excel, his gaze never left Su Nianfeng, whom she deemed an "ordinary girl." Su Muyun, claiming to remember none of what she said, told her that she had misinterpreted the world and that her actions stemmed from her own possessiveness.

As Ouyang Qingxue became increasingly agitated, Ouyang Yu tried to calm her, but she violently pushed him away, lost her balance, and fell, hitting her head on a table corner. Ouyang Yu immediately rushed to her side. Su Muyun then guided Su Nianfeng away from the chaotic scene.

Episode 24 (Ending) Recap

Su Nianfeng informed Ouyang Yu of her decision to resign from Ouyang Group. Ouyang Yu attempted to persuade her to stay, highlighting her capabilities, but Nianfeng was resolved, stating her desire to rest and contemplate her future path. She entrusted Ouyang Yu with the research on dilated cardiomyopathy before leaving to complete her resignation procedures. Meanwhile, Monica confirmed that the special fund for dilated cardiomyopathy was nearly finalized.

She asked Ouyang Yu if he truly intended to anonymously appoint Zhuo Yifeng as the fund manager, to which Ouyang Yu affirmed, explaining it was what Ouyang Group owed her. Monica questioned the necessity of compensating her with all of Ouyang Group's shares. Ouyang Yu instructed Monica to send the email regarding the special fund to Su Nianfeng only after he returned to the United States, emphasizing the need for absolute secrecy until then.

As Su Nianfeng departed, Ouyang Yu offered a formal apology for past events. Nianfeng acknowledged that those were matters of the previous generation and assured him he had already done more than enough for her. She expressed gratitude and offered her help should he ever need it in the future. Later, Ouyang Yu returned home and found Ouyang Qingxue sitting at her dressing table with gauze on her face. He approached her, asking if she was feeling better.

Qingxue tearfully apologized to him. Ouyang Yu gently told her that everyone makes mistakes in life, but it's crucial to take responsibility for them and let go of what needs to be released. Qingxue expressed deep regret, wishing that none of it had ever happened. Ouyang Yu reassured her, promising to stay by her side. Su Nianfeng returned to her family home, where they shared a joyful reunion. That evening, Nianfeng prepared a delicious meal for Su Muyun.

He praised the soup, suggesting she bring some to Le Diyin, who had transferred back to the Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University. Nianfeng remarked on Muyun's newfound thoughtfulness. Her phone then rang, and her expression changed dramatically. She informed Muyun that Le Diyin's condition had worsened. They immediately rushed to the hospital. Seeing Le Diyin weakened on the hospital bed, Nianfeng became visibly upset. Le Diyin playfully chided Muyun for not controlling Nianfeng, allowing her to cry for another man.

Muyun retorted that he couldn't control her, and would only settle scores once Le Diyin had fully recovered, a challenge Le Diyin accepted. Le Diyin then spoke to Su Nianfeng, assuring her he was fine and not to be jealous. He expressed his admiration for her journey, from being his only friend to becoming a courageous, strong, and shining individual. He reminded her of the importance of being true to herself, experiencing love, and loving courageously.

He encouraged her to hold Su Muyun's hand tightly, live each day to the fullest, and lead a passionate life without regrets. A month later, Liu Zihui helped Su Nianfeng prepare for the Global Smart Robot Invention Competition awards ceremony, where they were required to dress formally. As they got ready, Nianfeng asked Liu Zihui if she and Lin Di had reconciled, to which Zihui hinted at the "happy day" being Su Muyun's award.

At the ceremony, Su Muyun was called to the stage as the recipient of the Best Design Award. When the host inquired about the inspiration behind his robot, Su Xiao'ai, Muyun revealed it came from "the person I love the most," stating his desire to create an all-around robot for her to ensure they could spend more time together. He shared that the highest form of desire, driving the most advanced technology, is love itself.

Muyun then delivered a heartfelt speech, addressing Su Nianfeng by her birth name, Zhuo Yifeng. He acknowledged his past childish behaviors towards her, such as constantly ordering her to cook, mocking her intelligence, forbidding her from making friends, and causing her endless trouble, all stemming from a desire to possess her time and be constantly by her side. He confessed that their relationship had been filled with arguments since childhood.

However, he had finally matured and understood that true love isn't about monopolizing someone's time, stripping them of their right to friendships, or concealing secrets. Instead, it's about spending cherished moments together, embracing her friends as one's own, and sharing every joy and sorrow. He emphasized cherishing, protecting, and respecting the person you love. Grateful that he learned these lessons while still young, he expressed hope for a lifetime with her.

He then praised her cooking as the best in the world and declared her amazing and radiant in his heart. He admitted his fear of losing her and reminded her of their promise to be together forever on his seventh birthday. After counting the exact number of days, minutes, and seconds passed since that promise, he expressed his hope for a brand-new, never-ending start. He concluded by declaring his love and proposing, "Will you marry me?"

Su Nianfeng, who was in the audience, was deeply moved. As Le Diyin arrived with flowers, he asked Nianfeng about her well-being, informing her that the upgraded medication had greatly helped him and that Muyun had asked him to keep it a secret to surprise her today. Su Muyun, still on stage, then pulled Su Nianfeng back to his side, playfully asserting himself as the main character and reiterating his proposal, "Will you marry me?"

Encouraged by the cheers of their friends in the audience, Su Nianfeng, with a radiant smile, happily nodded her acceptance. The two then shared a sweet kiss. Later, as Su Nianfeng found it difficult to walk in her high heels, she suggested taking a taxi. Su Muyun disagreed, but Nianfeng insisted she wasn't afraid with him by her side, calling him her "strongest sedative."

Inside the car, Nianfeng felt short of breath but managed to calm herself by touching her ring. Muyun held her hand, offering comfort and strength. Soon, Nianfeng calmed down and remarked, "It's great," before Muyun tenderly kissed her. Meanwhile, Liu Zihui's father, Liu Dahai, demanded she meet Chairman Zhang's son at the Time Hotel. Despite her initial refusal, she eventually conceded after her father threatened to disown her.

At the hotel, Zihui deliberately splashed wine on Chairman Zhang's son and attempted to leave. Her furious father pursued her, scolding her loudly and demanding she apologize. Zihui defiantly called the man "trash." At that moment, Lin Di arrived in a luxury car, introducing himself as Zihui's boyfriend and interrupting her father's tirade.

Liu Dahai accused Zihui of "living off a rich guy," but Lin Di countered that he was the one "living off her," explaining he had pushed himself to become a postgraduate student at Tsinghua University to keep pace with her achievements, such as her popular brand and financial independence. He warned Liu Dahai not to harass her again and promptly whisked Zihui away. In the car, Zihui, impressed by his acting, playfully asked if the luxurious car was borrowed.

Lin Di confirmed it was his, but clarified that it was family property, not a result of his personal efforts. He then expressed his genuine affection for Zihui, admitting his initial attraction was based on her looks but quickly realizing her deeper qualities—her diligence, intelligence, strength, and humor. He declared her the cutest girl he had ever met and his fear of losing her.

He promised to provide her with a warm home through his own efforts, to respect, love, and cherish her always, and to protect her from any future bullies, even playfully acknowledging her teasing that he was often the one who bullied her. He wanted her to feel free to be herself with him—to be bossy, to be spoiled, or to cry—because he loved every aspect of her.

Later, Su Muyun returned home to find Su Nianfeng waiting for him, radiant in a beautiful wedding dress. Delighted, he walked to her, and they shared a loving embrace and kiss. They then began packing for their honeymoon. Su Nianfeng playfully teased Muyun for packing their marriage certificate for a trip, but Muyun insisted he wanted the whole world to know she was his legal wife.

She called him childish, but then playfully defended bringing her own "protection charm" from the US, forcing him to choose between her and the charm. As they packed, a flashback showed a young Su Nianfeng and Su Muyun making a wish to be together forever, with the young Nianfeng concluding that marriage, like their parents, was the way to achieve eternal togetherness. For them, life was a journey they would embark on together, joyfully heading towards a brighter future.