Good news: Shen Tingmian has landed an internship at a top company, and her future looks bright!
Bad news: Her brilliant boyfriend, Gu Xiu, is a thoroughly selfish jerk!
While she's working hard to build her career, he tells her to “learn to be independent” and even accuses her of being “materialistic.”
When she works late into the night, he refuses to pick her up, caring only about his graduate school entrance exams.
Then Lu Yanchen, her childhood friend who disappeared three years ago, makes a spectacular return in a luxury car with late-night food in hand.
He casually brings her medicine for a hangover, yet every word hits right at her heart.
In just a few sentences, he identifies the core of her project and helps her secure a valuable opportunity.
Right in front of Gu Xiu, he naturally takes her bag and drapes his jacket over her shoulders, making his claim clear.
Gu Xiu: “You're too ambitious. You don't care about home, and you haven't included me in your future plans!”
Shen Tingmian (scoffing): Why should my future revolve around you?
She breaks up with him decisively. Gu Xiu thinks she'll regret it, but instead:
Her career takes off, and Lu Yanchen is by her side, pampering her like a princess.
Gu Xiu sets up candles outside her dorm to beg her to get back together, but then:
Lu Yanchen calls security and has them clear the scene as a “fire hazard.” (Raises an eyebrow)
Shen Tingmian (grumbling): How is he just a childhood friend? He's clearly my “life cheat code”!
Gu Xiu passes his graduate school entrance exams, only to face the ultimate interviewer at his interview: Lu Yanchen.
The result: Gu Xiu is utterly outclassed by Lu Yanchen and eliminated for good.
From then on, Shen Tingmian and Lu Yanchen stand side by side, thriving in both love and work, while Gu Xiu is worlds apart from her.
