[A gentle, kind, upright good girl who lacks confidence] x [A bad student who acts cocky but is actually a lovestruck puppy]
[Old-school feel x Pure romance x Intense, irresistible tension]
Back when smartphones weren't yet widespread, the well-behaved "good student" He Shilin was assigned to sit beside Xiao Ze, the "bad student" who always came last in class. A misunderstanding broke down the walls between them and let Shilin into Xiao Ze's heart. They helped and healed each other, developing a hazy, indescribable affection.
The first time, she refused to admit she liked him so she wouldn't betray her friendship.
The second time, he refused to admit he liked her so she wouldn't get hurt.
The third time, under pressure from her studies and resistance from her family and school, she didn't dare admit she liked him.
The fourth time, he chose to protect her from afar for the sake of their brighter future... But an irreparable accident ultimately drove a wedge between them, and he left her side.
Ten years later, Shilin has become strong and independent, decisive and efficient at work. She never expected to meet Xiao Ze again. As the secrets of the past are revealed one by one, their hidden feelings can no longer be restrained. Can they clear up their misunderstandings? And will the words "I love you" that were never spoken finally reach his ears, even after all this time...?
