Qing Ye had initially intended to study abroad, fulfilling a long-held desire of her mother’s. However, those plans were disrupted when her father was implicated in a workplace scheme and caught up in an official inquiry. At her father's re…

Qing Ye began her new existence at Xing Wu’s home in Zhazhating, yet settling in proved far from simple. Xing Wu found her demands perplexing, oblivious to the vast difference between this place and the life Qing Ye had previously known.

The moment Qing Ye reached her destination, a fierce rain began to fall. At the hotel, an argument flared with a burly man sporting a heavy gold chain, sparked by the disruptive volume of his music; thankfully, Xing Wu arrived then, steppin…

Xing Wu repaired Qing Ye’s laptop, and while checking the hard drive for lost files, he glimpsed a past life of dazzling glamour. The images stirred in him a sense of distance, an awareness of how vastly different their worlds appeared to b…

Xing Wu brought Qing Ye to Zhao Mazi’s wedding celebration, a vibrant gathering held outdoors. It was Qing Ye’s first glimpse of the bustling atmosphere that defined Zhazhating. Through the sights and sounds of the festivities, she began to…

With a final farewell, Qing Ye departed from Zhazhating, returning to Beijing. Xing Wu and Qing Ye paused for a photograph, preserving one last shared moment of warmth.

Qing Ye suggests breathing new life into Xuandao through targeted marketing designed to appeal to a younger clientele, and has prepared a comprehensive business plan outlining this approach.

With considerable charm, Qing Ye convinced the celebrated trio known as “Zhazhating’s Three Beauties” to pose for the promotional photographs destined for Xuandao. Li Lanfang oversaw their elegant styling, and Xing Wu secured the services o…

Qing Ye discovered that Shu Han and Xing Wu had enjoyed a long-standing business partnership, and she perceived a deeper affection blossoming within Shu Han’s regard for Xing Wu. Meanwhile, Li Lanfang actively worked to foster a connection …

Driven by a particular urgency, Meng Ruihang traveled all the way from Beijing to Zhazhating, seeking out Qing Ye. He went so far as to propose she join him on a trip overseas just a week hence.

Meng Ruihang requested that Xing Wu speak with Qing Ye, urging her to consider studying overseas and returning to the direction her life had once taken. Qing Ye listened, visibly disheartened, though she offered no definitive response.

Having been struck by Qing Ye’s command of English, the Academic Director asked her to volunteer as a hostess for the incoming international visitors. Simultaneously, Xing Wu encountered his old homeroom teacher, Mr. Zhu, who insisted he re…

Qing Ye and Ye Yingjian visited the school to make arrangements for the upcoming English Corner. The preliminary assessment revealed a dishearteningly low level of English proficiency among the students. A sudden idea sparked in Qing Ye’s m…

Qing Ye hoped to convince Xing Wu to go back to school, yet her efforts were met with a disheartening realization: Xing Wu was considering abandoning his studies altogether, opting instead for work on Electronics Street.

The restaurant Xuandao is preparing to welcome guests once more, and Grandmother has made a good recovery, returning home from the hospital. Qing Ye has ceased his attempts to encourage Xing Wu’s return to school, convinced that whatever di…

Qing Ye recognized the individual from their profile image and focused her attention on Cao Fan. Later, at school, she approached him directly and suggested a wager based on their upcoming monthly examination results; the one who performed …

Xing Wu and Qing Ye walk to school each day as companions. Shu Han was deeply saddened to discover that Xing Wu intended to leave his work behind and return to his studies.

Gathering all her resolve, Shi Min finally spoke with her father about her desire to pursue further education and dedicate herself to studying art. Qing Ye gently suggested she consider taking the entrance examination for the arts program, …

Xing Wu confided in Qing Ye that he’d made up his mind to apply to college, simply to experience what it meant to be considered a diligent scholar. This news struck Qing Ye with a delightful surprise.

At the bustling fishing wharf, Xing Wu encountered Cao Ping. A bitterness lingered in Cao Ping’s voice as he declared that he could not relinquish their old quarrel, vowing to inflict suffering upon Xing Wu and all who stood near him.

Qing Ye extended an invitation for Cao Fan to join their study group, and soon after, Xing Wu did as well. Together, the three of them settled in with focused determination to prepare for their final examinations.

The fishing wharf was where Xing Wu encountered Cao Ping. A bitterness lingered in Cao Ping’s voice as he declared that he could not simply dismiss their shared history, vowing instead to inflict hardship upon Xing Wu and all who stood near…

Xing Wu made his way back to the shattered remains of Xuandao, and there, Qing Ye offered solace in a comforting embrace. They sat side-by-side near the water's edge, their thoughts drifting toward what lay ahead as they spoke of possibilit…

No one tells Grandma about the lost money. Li Lanfang, Xing Wu, and Qing Ye clasp their hands, solemnly vowing to begin anew, rebuilding everything from nothing.

With a shared understanding, Qing Ye and Xing Wu erased each other’s numbers, pledging to meet again when they had both become who they aspired to be. Xing Wu declared his intention to reach that point, and with a poignant goodbye, they par…

With the final weeks before the Gaokao looming, Xing Wu found himself looking with a quiet sadness at Qing Ye's vacant place. Beyond his studies, he dedicated his time to the restoration of Xuandao, and there, unexpectedly, noticed that the…

Qing Ye informed her father of her decision to remain and pursue a degree in business at Qingbei University. Xing Wu frequently kept watch by his grandmother’s graveside; sometimes, he would even dream of being reunited with Qing Ye, though…

With an eye toward experience, Xing Wu traveled to Beijing to begin an internship at Aofei Group, where he joined their ambitious rocket research and development project. Qing Ye immersed herself completely in her tasks, and Meng Ruihang st…

Upon reaching Zhazhating, Xing Wu searched relentlessly for Qing Ye, yet found no trace of her. Their eventual reunion required no explanation; years of unspoken emotion simply flowed between them.

Qing Hongzhi took Xing Wu and Qing Ye to a golf course. It was there that Xing Wu revealed an unexpected aptitude for the game, displaying a skill that gave Qing Hongzhi a fresh perspective on him.