Su Wan: A freshman majoring in Chinese, sweet and charming, a little absent-minded but strong-willed inside. She loves literature and painting. Though she comes from an ordinary family, she is cheerful and optimistic, with a natural “cute aura.”
Lu Xingci: A genius computer science student, aloof and seemingly abstinent, and not much of a talker. In truth, he is perceptive and possessive. He is the campus heartthrob, from a wealthy family but very low-key. Orientation day: Su Wan gets lost and bumps into Lu Xingci, who is helping new students. She accidentally stains his white shirt, earning herself the nickname “Clumsy.”
A fleeting moment in class: By chance, they both choose the same elective, College Chinese. Su Wan forgets her textbook, and Lu Xingci silently offers her his. They share a desk for class.
Their first encounter in the library: Su Wan goes to the library to find sources for an assignment, but cannot locate what she needs. Lu Xingci offers to help and lends her a rare reference book.
Crossing paths in a club: Su Wan joins the calligraphy and painting club. Lu Xingci is dragged by Shen Zeyu into taking part in the “Club Exhibition,” where he is put in charge of the club's digital display. The two work together again.
His first show of concern: Su Wan catches a cold after getting soaked in the rain following a club event. Lu Xingci sees her and quietly asks Shen Zeyu to pass her some cold medicine and hot water.
Foreshadowing at the end of the volume: Lu Xingci begins to keep track of Su Wan's whereabouts without even realizing it. When a mischievous boy plays a prank on her, he quietly steps in to help.
