Li Bai grew up poor. Lin Qi was the only one who stayed by his side through those dark years. He worked hard, full of hope, wanting to give Lin Qi the best life possible. But fate played a cruel trick on them, and they parted ways. Lin Qi was gone forever.
With the love of his life dead, Li Bai had nowhere to put his longing. Driven by obsession, he climbed to the top and became a CEO admired by all. Following his memories, he recreated the fragrance Lin Qi used to wear, smelling it day and night to ease his yearning. Lost in the past for so long, he gradually copied Lin Qi's tastes and temperament, shedding more and more of his former self until he became Lin Qi's shadow.
Years later, Li Bai met Su Ran. Her features and expressions bore some resemblance to Lin Qi's.
Li Bai kept her by his side, strictly demanding that her mannerisms, scent, and habits all become more like Lin Qi's.
At first, Su Ran was confused. Then she finally learned the truth: she was nothing but a substitute meant to soothe his longing. Overcome by immense pain, she tried to escape, but Li Bai, consumed by obsession, would never let her go.
From then on, Su Ran was like a bird in a cage, trapped in a prison woven from illusions, gazing from afar at a love that was never hers, unable to break free.
