Though Chu Shu came from a privileged family and had impeccable manners, he never really cared about anyone. That casual indifference was precisely what attracted Yan Ruzhui. He thought all he wanted was to become someone like Chu Shu, but he was already accustomed to getting along with others by smoothing things over.
"Do you not like me?" For the first time, Yan Ruzhui abandoned his roundabout way of speaking and asked Chu Shu directly. "That question is ambiguous, Class Monitor. I've never disliked you. I just don't want any friends." Chu Shu stopped and answered him seriously.
Only later did Yan Ruzhui realize that Chu Shu lacked a sense of security more than anyone and needed warmth more than anyone.
On their wedding day, Chu Shu said to Yan Ruzhui, "You're finally marrying me." Yan Ruzhui replied shyly, "Of course. My name means I'm marrying into your family, so from now on I'll take your surname, Chu!"
Theme: There's nothing wrong with pretending to be someone else, but life is easier when you are true to yourself
