Shen Shuning had known since childhood that she wouldn’t live long, so she was determined to live more freely and joyfully than anyone else. She accepted everyone’s kindness without a second thought, because she believed she deserved it.
Gu Yanzhi had been by her side for over a decade. She was used to his presence and his kindness. She knew what she meant to him, but couldn’t return his feelings in equal measure. All she could do was stay by his side when he was at his lowest.
Fu Siheng looked down on her at first, but later fell harder than anyone. He thought he was heaven’s favored son, and that he could have anything he wanted. Then he met Shen Shuning, and realized that even the right to stand by her side was something she had to grant him.
Lu Shihan came along the latest, and had the fewest hang-ups. He didn’t care how many people were around her. As long as she was willing to spare him even a little of her attention, he was content.
Song Qingci hid his feelings best. He never crossed the line, quietly helping her care for her health, worrying about her, and studying her medical records in the middle of the night. He never spoke his love aloud, but everyone could see it.
The day the truth came out was the eruption of every pent-up conflict. Gu Yanzhi’s patience reached its limit, Fu Siheng’s pride lay shattered, Lu Shihan’s innocence was crushed by reality, and Song Qingci finally lost his restraint.
But Shen Shuning simply sat there and said calmly, “You all know what kind of person I am. You chose to fall for me.”
