[Outgoing plant killer (savior) heroine X socially anxious father of plants hero]
Qiao Jingjing is a gardening content creator who rose to fame for “saving dying plants.” Nicknamed the “Hua Tuo of the plant world,” she is, in truth, a “plant killer” who can make anything she grows die, but is brilliant at bringing them back from the brink.
Needing to make a living, she takes on a lucrative job caring for rare plants in their owner’s home. Her client, He Suye, is a stunningly handsome botanist who hardly ever goes out and has grown countless priceless specimens in the glass conservatory at home.
He Suye is about to attend a two-week academic exchange program in a closed setting. Before leaving, he gives Qiao Jingjing endless instructions about his “babies,” looking at her as if entrusting them to her on his deathbed.
The moment Qiao Jingjing steps into the conservatory, her professional instincts kick in. She pulls out her phone and starts livestreaming:
“Oh, this ‘White Moonlight’ is a little low on nitrogen. Its leaves are turning yellow. Poor thing, let me give you a little boost.”
On the other end of the security feed, He Suye’s heart skips a beat. She called me her “white moonlight,” and said I look so pitiful...
“This ‘Black Swan’ is looking a little wilted. It’s thirsty. Here, drink up. Let big sis give you a hug.” She blows a hug toward it through the screen.
He Suye’s face instantly turns bright red. She... she wants to hug me.
When He Suye returns, the plants are thriving under Qiao Jingjing’s “emergency care.”
But pointing at the most precious orchid, she says gravely, “It... seems to have something on its mind.”
Qiao Jingjing: “??? What could a plant possibly have on its mind?”
He Suye lowers his eyes. “It says that when you’re not here, its leaves droop a little more every day. So... for its sake, could you stay here forever?”
