[Primarily campus + urban life + reunion after years apart]
Nan Yu had an utterly detached temperament, with an untamable, arrogant streak that seemed to seep from his very bones.
But only Chu Mian noticed the fragile vulnerability that always lingered in the eyes of that rebellious boy.
After Nan Yu injured several rich kids, the rumors and insults about him grew more numerous and vicious. Some even openly slandered him over the school intercom.
Chu Mian spoke up to stop them, but they challenged her: why was she defending an illegitimate son?
“He's done nothing wrong. He deserves everything.”
The girl's voice was as cold as snow falling in June, yet her words were the only warmth in a bitter winter, catching the long-silent boy completely off guard.
From that moment on, Nan Yu saved Chu Mian in his contacts as:
My Princess.
Later, Nan Yu shot to fame with a single original song, “Princess.” By then, Chu Mian's family had fallen on hard times, and she was working day and night to pay off their debts.
They met again at a banquet.
With flushed cheeks and unsteady steps, Chu Mian headed for the restroom. Just as she was about to fall, she tumbled into arms that were unfamiliar yet so deeply familiar.
She looked up at him through bleary eyes, knowing it was only an alcohol-induced illusion. With a self-mocking smile, she said, “Nan Yu, why haven't I forgotten you?”
Nan Yu froze. His voice turned hoarse and low despite himself.
“Chu Mian, don't forget.”
“Please don't forget me.”
