Why Be a Pebble?

One is hopelessly lopsided in his studies, the other a top student in every subject. One is the child of a martyr, while the other's background is complicated. One is as bright as a clear sky, the other as radiant as the morning glow. They're cut from the same cloth, yet seem like an odd match. Yi Shi: A handsome young man who carries a heavy burden, is withdrawn, and has a sharp tongue. Ten years ago, his father vanished without a trace, and his mother became mentally ill. The upheaval in his life and the harshness of the world forced him to learn to live independently at an early age, shutting himself away in a lonely world. Is his father still alive? Why does an unknown account send him money for living expenses every month? Song Ruoxin: The daughter of a martyr. Though frail and often sick since childhood, she has been well protected by her mother and school. Sweet-tempered and an excellent student, she's the "sickly beauty" among the girls. She has a quiet, empathetic nature and is an idealist. Carrying the hopes of so many people, she still longs for someone to truly care about her. They are each the kind of person the other wants to become. A chance encounter brings them together.