Gu Shiyan, the decisive head of the Gu Group, had been close friends with Lin Yan, the eldest son of the Lin family, for years. After a chance meeting with Lin Yan’s younger sister, Lin Xingqiao, he secretly fell for her and quietly looked after her as a longtime family friend. Lin Xingqiao, who majored in illustration, was guileless and had always seen Gu Shiyan as a dependable older brother.
After entering the workforce to build a career in illustration, the two began spending more and more time together. His thoughtful care gradually stirred unfamiliar feelings in Lin Xingqiao, but she hesitated to define their relationship, leaving them caught in an endless push and pull along the line between friendship and romance. Su Manni, who was in love with Gu Shiyan, repeatedly provoked her. The elders of both families had reservations about their family backgrounds and age difference, while Lin Yan repeatedly warned them to be careful. On top of that, Gu Shiyan’s business rivals repeatedly targeted Lin Xingqiao to use her as leverage. One obstacle after another stood in their way.
Gu Shiyan resolved to stop holding back. He protected Lin Xingqiao in public and announced his feelings for her. Lin Xingqiao established herself in the illustration industry through her own talent, shook off the label of being dependent on others, and found the courage to pursue the one she loved. Together, they overcame social prejudice and countless obstacles, won the blessing of both families, and became the industry’s model couple.
