Shen Yao followed his father into a wealthy family. What awaited him wasn't a life of luxury, but the alienation that came with crossing class boundaries. He knew nothing about sneakers or sports cars, had no urge to fly off to the tropics for a scuba-diving trip, and had never taken a private jet abroad to go skiing. Even the grades he took pride in meant nothing among the rich second-generation crowd.
Shen Yao refused to give in. He studied desperately and did his best to fit in. It took him ten years to secure a place at Fu Jinxing's side.
Fu Jinxing was the leading figure among the wealthy second generation and the most capable heir to the Fu family. For ten years, Shen Yao was like Fu Jinxing's shadow. He studied with him, started businesses with him, and helped him handle every difficult matter. Exhausted in body and mind, Shen Yao increasingly longed to escape the role of shadow.
An accident sent Shen Yao back ten years, and he entered the Fu household once more, where he met a younger Fu Jinxing. Shen Yao suddenly didn't want to work hard anymore. He wanted to live for himself for once, without caring what others thought or worrying about his future. He admired beautiful scenery, savored fine food, and enjoyed himself as much as he pleased.
But Fu Jinxing, whom he had completely ignored, panicked. He grew restless and frustrated, and even pinned Shen Yao against a wall, pleading humbly, "Could you like me, just a little?"
Theme: Slow down and find happiness in the ordinary.
