My Summer Sweetheart – Zhong Xiaoqi, Chen Ruifeng

Zhu Jinhao was driving on the road late at night. She saw a car coming from the opposite direction and quickly stepped on the brakes. To her surprise, the brakes malfunctioned. Zhu Jinhao could only watch helplessly as her car collided with a large truck, and she hit her forehead and bled before falling onto the seat. Sensing the danger, Zhu Jinhao reluctantly got out of the car and walked towards the middle of the road, collapsing right in front of Lin Qingyi's car.

A day ago, Zhu Jinhao was still the heiress of a wealthy family, living a luxurious life. She woke up on her luxurious bed, took a bath, dressed appropriately, and headed out. When she arrived at the company, everyone was already there. Zhu Anran had already presented the plans she had worked on.

Lin Qingyi drove with Xiao Jia to the seaside. As soon as the car stopped, Xiao Jia got out and tried to escape, but Lin Qingyi, with his long arms and legs, quickly caught Xiao Jia. Xiao Jia panicked and screamed for help, but there was no one around in this area. Xiao Jia's resistance was futile, and she had no choice but to follow Lin Qingyi into the café. Lin Qingyi personally made two cups of coffee. Xiao Jia didn't want to drink, but she couldn't resist the temptation of money. After Lin Qingyi transferred ten thousand yuan to her, she planned to finish the coffee in one go. However, the coffee was bitter and unpleasant, and Xiao Jia couldn't drink it. She seized the opportunity and quickly slipped away.

Zhu Jinhao remained calm and prepared to present her plans about Aman Island. At this moment, a man carrying a bucket rushed in. Upon learning that Zhu Jinhao was from the Zhu family, he directly splashed the liquid from the bucket onto her.

Zhu Jinhao realized that the man approaching was not friendly, and immediately subdued him. The man claimed that his ancestors had lived on Aman Island for generations and refused to move. However, Zhu Jinhao knew all about the man's background. She knew he was a gambler, his wife had left with the children long ago, and someone like him was most interested in money. Zhu Jinhao directly presented two conditions for the man to choose from. Without hesitation, the man chose two million. As he left, he praised Zhu Jinhao, stating that she truly lived up to her reputation as someone from a big enterprise.

Zhu Jinhao looked at her soaking clothes, returned the coat that Shen Jinchuan had handed her moments ago, and proceeded to tidy up. After finishing her wash-up routine, she put on a black dress, casually tied up her hair, and had just sat down to prepare for work when Shen Jinchuan came in uninvited. He talked about a person surnamed Lin on Aman Island who owned more than half of the island's buildings and shops. This person was difficult to deal with and had no interest in money.

Upon learning about this matter, Zhu Jinhao immediately prepared to depart to handle the situation with Mr. Lin. Shen Jinchuan initially wanted to accompany her, but Zhu Jinhao believed that they were not suited to work together. She advised him not to waste time with her, so she went to Aman Island alone. Director Zhen clearly felt that his glasses had fallen under the table, but despite searching for a while, he couldn't find them. So, when Zhu Jinhao came to find him, he couldn't see her properly and advised her not to waste time. However, Zhu Jinhao didn't believe it. After Lin Qingyi rejected her call, she went directly to the beach to find someone. Coincidentally, Lin Qingyi mistook her intentions for a suicide attempt and pulled her out of the sea. In response, Zhu Jinhao slapped Lin Qingyi.

Zhu Jinhao went to a café to have coffee, and Xiao Jia recognized her as Lin Qingyi's crush. Xiao Jia warmly received her. Lin Qingyi was the barista at the café, and the Italian espresso that Zhu Jinhao ordered was made by him. However, after taking a sip, Zhu Jinhao frowned, believing that Lin Qingyi couldn't make coffee at all. Lin Qingyi was not convinced and asked Zhu Jinhao to make her own coffee. To everyone's surprise, Zhu Jinhao displayed a skillful sequence of actions. Not only did she point out the issues with Lin Qingyi's technique, but she also masked the bitterness perfectly. After tasting the coffee and finding it delicious, Lin Qingyi didn't admit it, only stating that her skill was just average.

Later that night, Zhu Jinhao was driving on a rainy road. Everything seemed normal until she realized her brakes were failing. Anxious, she watched as a large vehicle approached. With no way to avoid it, she managed to stop very close to the large vehicle. Zhu Jinhao sat in the driver's seat for a while, feeling that something was off. She planned to leave quickly, but as soon as she got out of the car, she saw a masked man with a duckbill hat staring at her intently. Zhu Jinhao knew that today wouldn't end well, so she immediately ran towards the middle of the road and collapsed in front of Lin Qingyi's car.

Thinking that someone was trying to fake an accident, Lin Qingyi approached the person in front of his car and reminded them that there were no cameras or witnesses here. If they were run over, no one would know. However, the person remained still. Lin Qingyi got out of the car to check and was surprised to find that the person was actually Zhu Jinhao.

Lin Qingyi brought Zhu Jinhao to the hospital, and after an examination, the doctor discovered that Zhu Jinhao had suffered a head injury that could cause temporary amnesia. Lin Qingyi thought of Zhu Jinhao as someone he had rescued, but the doctor believed that Zhu Jinhao was Lin Qingyi's wife. Seeing Lin Qingyi showing signs of leaving her, Zhu Jinhao quickly jumped off the hospital bed and clung to him like an octopus, preventing him from leaving her behind. With no other choice, Lin Qingyi had to leave the hospital with Zhu Jinhao. As they walked on the road, Zhu Jinhao brought up the topic again, stating that she only recognized Lin Qingyi and pleaded for him not to abandon her.

With Zhu Jinhao missing, the Zhu family conglomerate lost its leader. Zhu Anran, the illegitimate daughter of the Zhu family, took the opportunity to demand the position of CEO. However, the board of directors deemed this inappropriate. As an alternative, Zhu Anran requested to be in charge of the Aman Island project.

Shen Jinchuan, young and wealthy, had always been the person Zhu Anran desired. However, despite his openness to various relationships, Shen Jinchuan had never been interested in Zhu Anran, who actively pursued him. Zhu Anran originally believed it was because of her status as an illegitimate daughter, but Shen Jinchuan bluntly stated that it was due to her malicious intentions. He was certain that whatever had happened with Zhu Jinhao was orchestrated by Zhu Anran.

Seeing that Zhu Jinhao was uncomfortable in her hospital gown, Lin Qingyi took her to buy clothes. Afraid that Lin Qingyi might leave her, Zhu Jinhao blindfolded him and had him accompany her while she changed. Lin Qingyi asked Director Zhen to help Zhu Jinhao find a place to stay. However, Zhu Jinhao insisted that she was Lin Qingyi's distant fiancée, and she went back home with him.

After losing her memory, Zhu Jinhao only wanted to grasp the first person she saw upon waking up, Lin Qingyi. Lin Qingyi didn't like that Zhu Jinhao casually told people she was his fiancée. Seeing Lin Qingyi's displeasure, Zhu Jinhao cautiously probed and, in the end, Lin Qingyi couldn't bear to leave her behind, so he brought her back to the store.

Zhu Jinhao hadn't eaten for a long time and was very hungry. Lin Qingyi broke the rule of not having cooked food in the store and prepared instant noodles for Zhu Jinhao. Unexpectedly, Zhu Jinhao found them tasteless, which annoyed Lin Qingyi a bit.

Xiao Jia recognized that Zhu Jinhao had been to the small store before but didn't know her true identity. The three of them sat down together to discuss where Zhu Jinhao could stay. Xiao Jia mentioned that her place was too small to accommodate Zhu Jinhao, but Lin Qingyi's home was large and spacious, making it a suitable option. Lin Qingyi, hearing Xiao Jia's words, retorted that Xiao Jia was quite skilled at arranging things, making it all clear for herself.

In the end, Zhu Jinhao followed Lin Qingyi back. Seeing Lin Qingyi's luxurious mansion, she felt that he had no need to run a coffee shop. She didn't want to live off him without contributing, so she gave him a bracelet and offered to work for him. The next day, Lin Qingyi mentioned that he had developed a new coffee blend. This startled Xiao Jia, who quickly moved aside. Zhu Jinhao, not realizing the strength of the taste, took a sip and ended up spitting it all over Lin Qingyi's face. This left Lin Qingyi both frustrated and defeated. Zhu Anran went to Oman Island to find Boss Xiao Lin, but Director Zhen was displeased with Zhu Anran's arrogance and refused to divulge any information.

Zhu Anran learned that Lin Qingyi's surname was Lin and couldn't help but take a second look at him. Director Zhen quickly remarked that about eight out of ten people on the island have the surname Lin. Zhu Anran found it hard to believe that someone like Lin Qingyi, who appeared to be of humble means, could own half the shops and houses on the island. She casually mentioned that she would come back and then turned to leave.

Director Zhen originally intended to have a meal with Lin Qingyi, but he declined, thinking about Zhu Jinhao waiting for him to feed her. This refusal puzzled Director Zhen, who wondered when Lin Qingyi had become so good to Xiao Jia. Xiao Jia received a random phone call that infuriated her. Determined to teach the caller a lesson, she changed into her taekwondo uniform and met with Shen Jinchuan on the beach. Seeing Shen Jinchuan dressed flamboyantly, she jumped to conclusions that he wasn't a good person and landed a blow on his handsome face. With his face swelling and holding an ice pack, Shen Jinchuan inquired about Zhu Jinhao from Xiao Jia. However, Xiao Jia thought he was a pervert. Only after receiving a payment from Shen Jinchuan did she realize he was searching for a "woman who stands elegantly and aggressively in a crowd." She decided to hand him over to the police uncle when she found the woman.

After investigating, Director Zhen discovered that Zhu Jinhao wasn't from the island and needed to be sent off the island to find her family. Lin Qingyi purposely bought a new phone for Zhu Jinhao, stored his number on it, and prepared a large bag of snacks for her. Although Zhu Jinhao initially declined, she was secretly delighted when she saw the gifts.

Zhu Jinhao's sudden disappearance worried Lin Qingyi greatly. He hurriedly made phone calls while searching the beach for her, but despite calling repeatedly, nobody answered. In his frantic state, he spotted Zhu Jinhao in the distance on the beach. Annoyed, he rushed over and pulled her back. Zhu Jinhao had been enjoying the sea, standing in the water with a sprig of cedar in her arms. When Lin Qingyi pulled her, she accidentally twisted her foot. Lin Qingyi built a bonfire by the shore and listened as Zhu Jinhao spoke about how happy she was on Oman Island, expressing her desire to stay. Unable to resist her, Lin Qingyi made a pact with her and allowed her to continue staying at his place.

Lin Qingyi carried the injured Zhu Jinhao back to the store and coincidentally encountered Chu Lingling, who was persistently seeking his attention. Chu Lingling was the daughter of the owner of the island's largest mall. She came to the store to invite Lin Qingyi to an event at her home, but he paid her no mind. Frustrated, Chu Lingling offered a sum of a hundred thousand to entice Lin Qingyi into making coffee for her. Xiao Jia immediately stepped forward, claiming to have received Lin Qingyi's true teachings and taking on the business.

Chu Lingling demanded that Xiao Jia and Zhu Jinhao wear formal attire for the event. However, after rummaging through their wardrobes, they couldn't find anything suitable. Xiao Jia took Zhu Jinhao with her and sneaked into Lin Qingyi's room early in the morning. When Lin Qingyi opened his eyes and saw them, he was startled, hastily pulling up his collar and getting out of bed on the other side. Xiao Jia and Zhu Jinhao pursued closely, insisting that Lin Qingyi buy them clothes.

Xiao Jia and Zhu Jinhao looked at Lin Qingyi with anticipation, but he didn't budge, continuing with his morning routine. Seeing this, Xiao Jia reluctantly offered to deduct the cost from her next month's salary, to which Lin Qingyi agreed. However, Zhu Jinhao had just arrived and didn't even have a salary yet. Xiao Jia had to reluctantly say that she would take responsibility for the expense.

After changing into his clothes, Lin Qingyi took Xiao Jia and Zhu Jinhao to choose formal attire. Xiao Jia was dazzled by the variety of clothes in the store and couldn't contain her excitement. Zhu Jinhao also liked the clothes but couldn't decide which one to pick. Xiao Jia preferred more extravagant outfits and selected a white and a black dress, hoping to pair up with Zhu Jinhao for the event on Oman Island. Lin Qingyi thought those outfits were too extravagant, so he chose one for Zhu Jinhao. Xiao Jia wanted Lin Qingyi to help her choose as well, but he was in no mood for it and told the store attendant to assist her directly.

When Zhu Jinhao couldn't zip up the dress in the fitting room, she quickly called for Xiao Jia's help. However, Xiao Jia was trying on clothes in the neighboring stall and didn't hear her. Seeing this, Lin Qingyi offered his assistance, but Zhu Jinhao felt shy about having a guy help her, so she asked Lin Qingyi to close his eyes. Lin Qingyi couldn't see and accidentally brushed against Zhu Jinhao, causing ripples in his heart. Chu Lingling went to the store to shop, but her card was frozen and she couldn't pay. She asked Shen Jinchuan for help and invited him to her birthday celebration.

When Xiao Jia and Zhu Jinhao arrived at the hotel, Chu Lingling was already standing at the entrance to welcome guests. She mocked Xiao Jia and Zhu Jinhao for dressing too plainly, saying it suited their roles as waitstaff, and then she brought out two masks for them to wear. Nervous, Xiao Jia immediately wanted to use the restroom, so Zhu Jinhao went in first to handle things.

As agreed, Shen Jinchuan arrived with a necklace as a gift. Chu Lingling was very pleased and shamelessly asked Shen Jinchuan to help her put it on. He willingly obliged, and after putting it on, he even complimented Chu Lingling's appearance, which made her feel proud. In return, Chu Lingling took out a yellow mask specially prepared for Shen Jinchuan and personally put it on him.

Zhu Jinhao was busy making coffee at the counter. Whenever someone walked by, she instinctively asked if they needed coffee. Shen Jinchuan found her voice familiar and became intrigued by her. Just then, Xiao Jia returned and directly mocked Shen Jinchuan's old-fashioned approach to striking up conversations. She then lifted his mask, recognizing him as the pervert from the beach, and became even more guarded. Chu Lingling was envious of Zhu Jinhao winning Lin Qingyi's favor. She intentionally set up Zhu Jinhao with her overweight friend, and the overweight woman took the opportunity to throw a diamond ring into the bag at the counter. Shen Jinchuan witnessed all of this clearly. Zhu Jinhao demanded to review the surveillance footage to clear her name, but the surveillance here was already broken. The overweight woman took advantage of this fact, allowing her to set them up without fear.

Chu Lingling was aggressive, insisting that Zhu Jinhao and Xiao Jia apologize. Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Shen Jinchuan warned the overweight woman, suspecting that she might have accidentally misplaced the ring herself. He wanted to act as a peacemaker, but Zhu Jinhao firmly denied any wrongdoing and refused to be framed, insisting on involving the police. Frustrated, the overweight woman started causing a scene. Unexpectedly, Lin Qingyi suddenly appeared, presenting a video as evidence that showed the overweight woman setting up the situation to frame others. He demanded an apology from her and a written promise. Realizing she had no choice, Chu Lingling reluctantly apologized. Zhu Jinhao stepped forward and pushed Chu Lingling down, avenging the slight push from earlier. Afterward, she left with Lin Qingyi and Xiao Jia.

Zhu Jinhao speculated that, given the recent incident, Chu Lingling wouldn't end things so easily, so she brought out a trick of her own. Lin Qingyi was dressed formally today, and Xiao Jia smartly left, leaving Zhu Jinhao alone with Lin Qingyi. Shen Jinchuan came to find Zhu Jinhao, but he arrived a moment too late – Zhu Jinhao had already disappeared.

Lin Qingyi took Zhu Jinhao to eat an expensive steak, costing hundreds of yuan per serving. Zhu Jinhao was pained by the price but enjoyed the delicious steak nonetheless. She brought out the wine she had brought along and drank one glass after another until she couldn't handle it anymore. Lin Qingyi accompanied the tipsy Zhu Jinhao back home, and they laughed and chatted all the way. Finally, Lin Qingyi carried Zhu Jinhao on his back into the house. While Zhu Jinhao was showering, she accidentally twisted her foot. Lin Qingyi quickly covered his eyes, intending to help her out of the shower. However, Zhu Jinhao pulled down Lin Qingyi's tie and took the initiative to kiss him.