After being demoted, the male lead, Gu Ci, meets the female lead, Mu Jinxuan. Their relationship shifts from love at first sight to a secret crush, and he carefully protects the bond between them. They are meant to be together, but when forced to choose between his future and love, he hopes she'll understand that the right person is the one standing on the road to a brighter future. They part ways. Through a twist of fate, and thanks to the male lead's careful planning, they meet again and he makes amends through his actions. But true love must endure trial after trial. Still, two hearts that cling tightly to each other cannot easily be torn apart, and at last they find their happy ending. The plot is full of twists and turns, with each development building on the last. A sweet, satisfying read.
