Li Yu'an wanted to escape the identity her family had imposed on her, but she never managed to. The tragic memories of her childhood continued to torment her.
She became a star, hoping Shen Yu would see her shining and assume at first glance that she was successful and doing well. But it was all surface, all an illusion.
Only she knew how badly her life was really going.
Li Yu'an had been reserved, timid, and cowardly since childhood. She didn't understand love or know how to socialize, and she had only one friend. She had always felt inferior to Shen Yu, so she did her best to avoid getting close to him. She always tried to think about their relationship as rationally as possible, but she couldn't ignore the longing in her heart.
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Later, Shen Yu carved open his own flesh and offered his blood in a sacrificial ritual for her. She got another chance at life, waking up in the body of Rong Xinbei, the Rong family's rightful eldest daughter. Only then did she realize that life could be so wonderful.
Shen Yu had been the little tyrant of his family since childhood, getting whatever he wanted. He'd inherited his parents' excellent genes completely, and had a face so handsome it seemed to defy heaven. He had a few close friends, but no woman ever caught his eye. There were even rumors he'd dated at least thirty-six girlfriends, though no one could say if they were true. But Rong Yi, sitting quietly on the steps, was undoubtedly etched into his memory for many years, and would remain there for many more.
At first, Shen Yu was only looking after the little girl because his mother had asked him to. He actually did as he was told for once, but why was he getting more and more hooked on it?
In short: The male lead is a bona fide simp.
The female lead is a simp who often turns down simps.
Later, they both come to their senses, become less consumed by love, and work hard to become better people.
Theme: The world is more or less fair. The hurt you've suffered will eventually be repaid with extra kindness from those around you.
