A Beautiful Lie Recap, Plot, Synopsis

A Beautiful Lie Synopsis

In a disaster-stricken area in the southwest, a medical rescue team and volunteers arrived, including actress Qin Fei. Many believed she was there just for show, but Qin Fei worked diligently and even risked her life to save others in critical moments. Spending days and nights together, the team leader, Xing Zhizhi, saw Qin Fei's inner strength and kindness, deepening their mutual understanding. Qin Fei also realized that the young doctor who saved her during a dance competition accident years ago, rekindling her hope, was Xing Zhizhi.

Their connection had begun long ago. They supported each other in life and pursued their careers with dedication. Xing Zhizhi joined another important rescue mission, while Qin Fei regained public recognition through her efforts. Qin Fei told Xing Zhizhi, "You save lives with your own. You promised me you'd return safely. I believe everything you say, even if they're beautiful lies."

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Qin Fei is an actress who has been in the industry for five years. She played the lead villainess in "Legend of Mingyue", and the drama's success made her widely known. As she was about to leave the airport, she was informed that a tabloid had fabricated rumors that she was a homewrecker after she introduced a lawyer to her friend Jin Na.

The paparazzi had taken pictures of her with the lawyer, and reporters were already waiting outside the airport for her. Her assistant, Ka Fei, called to tell her she was stuck in traffic and couldn’t pick her up, but she had already arranged for a private car. Before Ka Fei could finish telling her the license plate number, Qin Fei hung up the phone.

Recognized by reporters, Qin Fei hurriedly fled and spotted an Audi in the parking lot, jumping into the car in a panic. Xing Zhizhi, the driver, recognized her immediately as Qin Fei. Seeing that she was being chased, he quickly drove off. On the way, she received a call from her manager, Ren Siqi, who scolded her for introducing Jin Na to a lawyer, causing rumors of her being a homewrecker.

Ren Siqi complained that since Jin Na hadn’t been photographed, she had stayed silent, worried that the company might terminate Qin Fei’s contract. Qin Fei insisted the photos were just a matter of angles and suggested she and the lawyer, He, issue a joint statement to clear things up. Her manager demanded that she apologize publicly, but Qin Fei refused, believing she had done nothing wrong.

Meanwhile, Ka Fei called again, asking why Qin Fei hadn’t gotten into the car, and mentioned that the private driver she had arranged was a female driver. Qin Fei then realized she had gotten into the wrong car. She suspected that Xing Zhizhi was a paparazzi journalist and that he had a recording device. She threatened him with pepper spray, demanding he hand over the recorder.

Xing Zhizhi explained that he was on his way to catch a flight but, seeing her being chased, had decided to help. He added that his flight had already been delayed because of this. Seeing his flight information, Qin Fei realized she had misunderstood and reluctantly got out of the car with her luggage.

Shortly after, Qin Fei’s mother called, scolding her for getting involved with a married man, saying that even her father’s spirit in heaven would blame her for not being raised properly. Frustrated, Qin Fei hung up the phone, feeling distressed about how to find another car. Unexpectedly, Xing Zhizhi returned and offered her another ride. Qin Fei received a message from Jin Na, who expressed that she had her own difficulties. Annoyed, Qin Fei blocked her.

Feeling agitated, Qin Fei grabbed a pillow from the car, only to find it printed with her own face. Xing Zhizhi explained that the pillow was a gift from a friend. To lighten the mood, Qin Fei asked him to play some music, only to find out that the song playing was one she had sung herself. This made Qin Fei suspect that Xing Zhizhi might be a fan of hers with ulterior motives.

Despite Xing Zhizhi's explanation, Qin Fei remained unconvinced, and they ended up at the police station. After an investigation, the police confirmed that Qin Fei had voluntarily gotten into Xing Zhizhi’s car and had delayed his trip. Her manager urged her to apologize, so Qin Fei begrudgingly wrote an apology on a napkin for him. Xing Zhizhi is a doctor at He Xi Hospital.

He had a meeting at the hospital to discuss the donation of a gamma knife to a supporting hospital. At the hospital, he encountered a patient who had always booked appointments with him. As she did her rehabilitation exercises, she was also watching a drama starring Qin Fei. The patient was unimpressed with Qin Fei’s acting, but Xing Zhizhi took her phone away, warning her not to look down at her phone while exercising.

The patient was pleased that he cared about her and offered to treat him to a meal. However, he declined, saying he had to discuss the gamma knife donation with the hospital foundation staff. The patient offered to inquire about the cost of donating a gamma knife, and Xing Zhizhi told her it would cost two million. She immediately fell silent. Xing Zhizhi later found out that Qin Fei had consistently donated to the hospital foundation in the past.

He contacted the hospital director and Ren Siqi, proposing that Qin Fei make a two-million-yuan donation for the gamma knife this year. In return, she could serve as a celebrity volunteer at the hospital’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. However, due to the negative rumors about her being a homewrecker, Qin Fei had been dropped from several dramas and variety shows. Ren Siqi believed that becoming a celebrity volunteer and getting some media coverage could help restore her image.

Qin Fei agreed to the donation but refused to participate in the publicity, preferring to ruin her career than to resort to such self-promotion. Qin Fei, accompanied by Ka Fei, secretly took a high-speed train to Lin Kang County. At the station exit, she found Xing Zhizhi, and the three of them set off for the hospital by car. On the way, Qin Fei told Xing Zhizhi that she knew everything he had been doing.

She believed he was trying to get close to her, but she made it clear that she would never fall for one of her fans. On their journey, they encountered a landslide, and a small roadside shop collapsed, trapping a little girl under the debris. Xing Zhizhi and Qin Fei worked together to treat the injured girl and stay by her side until the rescue team from the hospital arrived. Afterward, Qin Fei fainted.

After Qin Fei woke up, she felt pain in her arm. Ka Fei told her it was probably because she had held up a coat to shield Xixi from the rain for two hours. When Qin Fei learned that Xing Zhizhi was in Xixi’s hospital room, she decided to go visit Xixi. At the hospital, she overheard Xing Zhizhi and Xixi discussing her acting, calling it exaggerated. Xixi had just had the steel rods removed from her legs.

Xing Zhizhi offered to prescribe painkillers if her leg hurt, but Xixi said she didn’t want to take any medication. Qin Fei entered the room, defending her acting style, saying it was a performance technique they didn’t understand. She performed a skit for Xixi, which made her laugh, and then told Xixi that if she stopped speaking badly about her, she would share some behind-the-scenes gossip about Jin Na on set.

Due to the urgency of Xixi’s condition, transferring her to another hospital wasn’t an option, so she had to undergo surgery at Lin Kang County Hospital. Qin Fei asked Xing Zhizhi to lend her a couple of books to read to Xixi, knowing that Xixi’s surgery would take place at this hospital. She initially thought Xing Zhizhi would be the one performing the surgery, but he explained that he worked in the rehabilitation department and didn’t perform surgeries.

Both Xixi and her father were fans of Jin Na, and they had planned to attend one of Jin Na’s competitions together, but her father passed away unexpectedly. Now, Xixi had no parents, and her only uncle and aunt lived far away and couldn’t come. Qin Fei empathized with her, missing her own deceased father. Under the streetlights, she began dancing.

During the day, while the hospital's medical team was offering free consultations, Qin Fei wanted to help in any way she could, but the doctors and nurses were unimpressed, thinking she was just putting on a show. In the end, the only task she was allowed to help with was distributing medicine. She hadn’t seen Xing Zhizhi around and later learned he would be performing surgery on Xixi.

She started to doubt his skills, especially after hearing that while he was a protégé of the hospital’s director, he hadn’t performed a surgery in five years. The hospital’s operating room was ready, and everyone was waiting for Xing Zhizhi to begin the surgery on Xixi. Due to past experiences, Xing Zhizhi felt nervous about the operation, but he eventually completed the surgery. Outside the operating room, Qin Fei and Ka Fei anxiously awaited news.

After the surgery, they rushed to ask how it went. Xing Zhizhi assured them that the operation had been successful. Overjoyed, Qin Fei dragged Ka Fei along to buy Xixi her favorite tomato-flavored chips. Since it was late and the nearby shops were all closed, they had to drive far to find the chips. When Qin Fei returned to the hospital with the snacks, she saw Xing Zhizhi standing outside with a serious expression.

She asked what had happened, and learned that while Xixi’s surgery had gone well, she had developed a high fever afterward that wouldn’t subside, which could lead to tissue necrosis and, ultimately, amputation. Qin Fei was devastated, but Xing Zhizhi tried to comfort her by saying that at least this way, Xixi’s life could be saved. Xixi still hadn’t regained consciousness, and seeing her suffer from the high fever, Qin Fei felt deep sorrow.

She angrily told Xing Zhizhi that if he couldn’t keep his promises, he shouldn’t have made them in the first place. Qin Fei went to Xixi’s bedside to encourage her not to give up, telling her to hang on. She saw herself in Xixi. Qin Fei shared how she had once been a dancer and loved dancing, which felt completely different from her current experience as an actress.

However, before her most important performance, she was caught in a terrorist attack that left her unable to dance again, leading her to pursue a career in acting instead. She didn’t want to see Xixi give up on running and dreams, just like she had to give up on her own. For several days, Qin Fei was in a cold war with Xing Zhizhi.

Ka Fei tried to persuade her to forgive him, pointing out how much Xing Zhizhi had done and that it wasn’t his fault. When Xing Zhizhi came to find Qin Fei and overheard their conversation, he became worried that she still hadn’t forgiven him. He reassured Qin Fei that Xixi’s fever had broken, and she wouldn’t need to have her leg amputated. With proper recovery, she would be fine. Qin Fei, relieved and happy, finally let go of her resentment.

She apologized to Xing Zhizhi and shared her own experience. She admitted that when she learned she would never dance again, she wished that the person who had saved her hadn’t, so she could have died instead.

Xing Zhizhi was the person who saved Qin Fei during the explosion in the terrorist attack five years ago. When he heard Qin Fei say that she would have rather died in that explosion than be saved, he didn’t quite understand her feelings. Xing Zhizhi asked Qin Fei to be a model and demonstrate rehabilitation exercises for the hospital patients. He deliberately extended the training session to make her do more movements.

One of the patients recognized Qin Fei and took a picture with her, then started showing off the photo around the hospital, which caused everyone to learn that Qin Fei was there. As a result, Qin Fei had to hide around the hospital to avoid crowds of onlookers. Ka Fei found Yu Zhecheng and asked him to temporarily suspend Qin Fei’s work to prevent her from being constantly surrounded by people.

Yu Zhecheng reminded her that there would be a power and water outage at 10 PM that night, but Ka Fei forgot to inform Qin Fei about it. After everyone finished washing up, Qin Fei went to wash her hair, but halfway through, the water and power went out. Xing Zhizhi, holding a flashlight, found her. He helped by pouring hot water from a thermos into a watering can to rinse the soap from her hair.

Xing Zhizhi gave Qin Fei his clothes to prevent her from catching a cold and made seafood-flavored instant noodles as an apology. He explained that because he had asked her to model, it ended up drawing too much attention, affecting her daily life. Qin Fei mentioned that she really liked seafood-flavored instant noodles, which were hard to come by.

Xing Zhizhi told her the noodles were actually a gift from Ka Fei to Yu Zhecheng, but he had taken them from Yu Zhecheng. He then suggested that instead of avoiding people, Qin Fei should directly face the hospital’s 100 or so patients. He said that after seeing a celebrity for a long time, people would get bored and stop being so excited. Qin Fei said she would think about it.

Because Xixi was a big fan of Jin Na, Qin Fei asked her agent for Jin Na’s contact information or her agent’s number, hoping to get Jin Na to record a video message for Xixi. The agent was worried that Jin Na might try to sabotage Qin Fei again, but Qin Fei assured her that Jin Na felt guilty toward her now, so she would agree to the request.

The hospital had poor phone signal, and everyone was anxious because they couldn’t watch the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. Qin Fei had the idea of hosting a Mid-Autumn Festival show at the hospital herself to cheer everyone up. Ka Fei dragged Yu Zhecheng to help move equipment, and Qin Fei decorated the venue with lanterns. She noticed a patient secretly taking pictures of her and told them they could take a picture together, but only after she finished her work.

Soon, a group of patients started helping with the preparations, and Qin Fei happily took photos with all of them. The patients praised her, saying that for a big star, she was very down-to-earth and approachable. At the Mid-Autumn Festival show, Qin Fei sang for the audience. Unexpectedly, it began to rain, but she continued singing on stage.

Xing Zhizhi held an umbrella for her, and when the audience saw this, no one left; instead, they all stood under umbrellas, watching the performance. The show ended successfully, and everyone was overjoyed. Afterward, Qin Fei felt good about her singing performance, but when she looked at the photos, she realized her eye makeup had smudged, which upset her. Ka Fei teased her, saying that her singing was so bad that no one probably noticed her smudged makeup anyway.

Xing Zhizhi came to check on Qin Fei and noticed she had a slight cold. He reached out to feel her forehead, and the atmosphere between them became a bit ambiguous. Ka Fei, seeing this, went to Yu Zhecheng to ask if Xing Zhizhi had a girlfriend and if he had dated before, wondering if he was a player.

Yu Zhecheng said that Xing Zhizhi had never had a girlfriend but admitted that he had a crush on a famous actress, though he didn’t reveal which one to Ka Fei. Xing Zhizhi invited Qin Fei to go sightseeing in Lin Kang County. During the outing, Qin Fei twisted her ankle, so Xing Zhizhi carried her on his back and helped massage her foot, bringing the two of them even closer.

Later, Qin Fei visited Xixi and found her watching a video of Qin Fei’s Mid-Autumn Festival singing performance. Xixi teased her, calling her tone-deaf and saying her singing was off-key. As the two playfully bantered, a nurse entered to tell Qin Fei that she had a package delivery.

Qin Fei sent a message to Ka Fei, saying that the signal receiver she ordered had arrived and she was going to pick it up. However, due to a lack of signal, her message didn’t get through. Ka Fei searched everywhere in the hospital for Qin Fei but couldn't find her, so she anxiously sought help from Xing Zhizhi and Yu Zhecheng. They eventually learned that Qin Fei had gone to the county's supply depot, but she had already left.

Worried about the treacherous mountain roads and potential dangers, Xing Zhizhi drove out to look for her. On her way back, Qin Fei got a little lost without GPS. Suddenly, a car tumbled down the mountain, and a man crawled out from it. In the passenger seat was an unconscious Frenchman. The man tried to rescue him, but the Frenchman was trapped, and the man couldn’t reach him.

Qin Fei stepped in to help, cutting the seatbelt with a knife, but she accidentally cut her hand, causing it to bleed. Together, they managed to pull the man out, but the car was leaking oil and was about to explode. Xing Zhizhi arrived just as the car was about to explode and saw Qin Fei near the vehicle. He shouted for "Xiao Fei" and rushed over, thinking the worst when the car exploded.

However, Qin Fei emerged unharmed, and Xing Zhizhi, overcome with emotion, hugged her tightly, scolding her for running around and putting herself in danger. Just then, the man from the car interrupted their conversation—it turned out that this man was Liu Yanze, Xing Zhizhi’s friend and a rescue team member. The unconscious Frenchman was a journalist, and they had rushed over because of the landslide in Lin Kang County. Xing Zhizhi treated Qin Fei’s injured hand.

Qin Fei could tell he was upset, but she didn’t understand why. Liu Yanze asked Xing Zhizhi about his relationship with Qin Fei, learning that Xing Zhizhi hadn’t told her that he was the chubby boy who had been her classmate in childhood. Later, when Qin Fei brought Liu Yanze some food and saw Xing Zhizhi was also there, Liu Yanze introduced himself. Qin Fei then recalled how Xing Zhizhi had once claimed to be her fan.

But after some teasing, Liu Yanze admitted that he was actually a fan of Luo Xiaoxiao, not Qin Fei. Realizing his lie had been exposed, Xing Zhizhi quickly dragged Qin Fei away. Qin Fei asked Xing Zhizhi if he was really her fan, wondering if everything he did—like holding an umbrella for her and feeling sorry when she was hurt—was because of his admiration for her.

Xing Zhizhi admitted that he was her fan, but said it wasn’t just about being a fan. At this moment, Ka Fei drove up and informed them that the Frenchman had woken up, but there was a possibility he had HIV. Since Qin Fei’s hand was injured while saving him and came into contact with his blood, there was a slight risk of infection.

Qin Fei became extremely worried about being infected, but Xing Zhizhi reassured her that the likelihood of infection was only one in a thousand. Moreover, the Frenchman hadn’t been confirmed as HIV positive, and if the test results came back negative, there would be no issue. Xing Zhizhi promised to get a post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment, which would be very effective if taken within 24 hours in case of an infection.

He urged her not to worry and to wait for him to return with the medicine. After learning about Qin Fei’s situation, many people at the hospital came to offer her comfort. Doctor Bai brought her a pack of sour plum candies and paper cranes left for her by Xing Zhizhi. Seeing these items, Qin Fei suddenly remembered that the chubby boy from her childhood could very well be Xing Zhizhi now.

Meanwhile, Jin Na sent Qin Fei a recording of an encouraging message for Xixi, which made Qin Fei happy. She took the recording to Xixi, who was deeply moved by Jin Na’s words. Xixi then asked Qin Fei, after hearing her mention Xing Zhizhi so often, if she was really waiting for the medicine or waiting for Xing Zhizhi himself.

Qin Fei thought that Xing Zhizhi would be hungry when he returned, so she cooked instant noodles and waited for him. When Xing Zhizhi finally came back, looking tired, he told Qin Fei that he didn’t bring the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medicine and that the earliest it would arrive was tomorrow. Qin Fei, pretending not to care, suggested they eat first.

Just then, her agent Ren Siqi called, informing her that she needed to leave Lin Kang County the next day. Qin Fei asked Xing Zhizhi about her blood test results, and he told her that they would also be available no sooner than tomorrow morning. Frustrated, Qin Fei said she hated waiting. Xing Zhizhi asked her what she wanted to do, offering to accompany her.

Xing Zhizhi took Qin Fei to the rooftop to look at the stars, but it turned out to be a cloudy night with no stars visible. Seeing her disappointment, Xing Zhizhi promised to make sure she could see the stars. He had prepared some star-shaped string lights, but due to long use, they were faulty and stopped lighting up with just a slight touch.

Then, Xing Zhizhi had Qin Fei lie down while he used his phone to show her stars, but the phone died because of low battery. He assured her that he had brought a power bank, and they could continue watching soon, but the power bank was also out of power. Just as he said he would go get another one, Qin Fei broke down, telling him to stop.

She admitted that she always acted like she didn’t care about anything, but in reality, she was scared to death. She added that she often had bad luck, and the things she looked forward to always turned out poorly. Seeing her so vulnerable, Xing Zhizhi felt heartbroken and hugged her. At that moment, the star-shaped lights suddenly lit up again. The Frenchman came running excitedly, telling them that there was finally a signal.

He had received his test results, confirming that he did not have HIV, so everyone was safe. Qin Fei told Xing Zhizhi that she had already recognized him as the chubby kid who used to follow her around. Xing Zhizhi asked her why she had agreed to participate in the singing competition with him but didn’t show up on the day of the competition and transferred to another school instead.

In reality, Qin Fei transferred schools because her father had died in a car accident while buying her ballet shoes, but she brushed it off, saying it was just a childhood promise. She teased Xing Zhizhi, calling him her little follower who grew up to be her fan. Xing Zhizhi responded that he didn’t want to just be her fan—he truly wanted to pursue her.

Seeing the surprised look on her face, he quickly said he was joking, and Qin Fei let out a sigh of relief. Xing Zhizhi suggested that Qin Fei cancel her flight, reminding her that she had promised to volunteer for five more days and that a new batch of medicine had arrived, needing her assistance with inventory.

Meanwhile, the French journalist live-streamed his story on social media, giving special thanks to Qin Fei and sharing photos of her volunteering at the hospital. This went viral, and the public began to recognize Qin Fei's sincere volunteer work, improving her reputation. Qin Fei's agent urged her to leave the hospital immediately to attend a charity gala, saying it would elevate her career.

Qin Fei felt reluctant to leave, and Ka Fei encouraged her to say a proper goodbye to Xing Zhizhi. Qin Fei dismissed the idea, saying they were just old classmates and hadn’t kept in touch for years, so there was no need for a special farewell. However, Xing Zhizhi overheard this as he was coming to confess his feelings to her. Hurt and disappointed, he left quietly.

Everyone at the hospital, having heard that Qin Fei was leaving, wanted to give her a surprise farewell party. Since they thought Xing Zhizhi had the best relationship with Qin Fei, they asked him for gift ideas. He coldly responded that his relationship with Qin Fei was just like his relationship with everyone else—nothing special. Qin Fei later went to say goodbye to Xixi, who urged her to find Doctor Xing to say a proper farewell.

Qin Fei denied needing to confess her feelings to Xing Zhizhi, saying it was actually Xing Zhizhi who had never let go of his feelings for her. Xixi teased her, saying that she had finally admitted she liked Doctor Xing. Qin Fei tried to find Xing Zhizhi to say goodbye but couldn’t locate him.

Before she left, Xing Zhizhi told her that Li Meilan and the others had planned a surprise farewell party for her but got too busy, so they would celebrate another day. Qin Fei, noticing Xing Zhizhi’s cold attitude, asked him whether this was a “once-in-a-lifetime encounter” or if they would meet again in the future. Remembering the words he had overheard earlier, Xing Zhizhi stayed silent. Frustrated, Qin Fei left in anger.

Qin Fei returned to the company and ran into Jin Weiwei, who sarcastically complimented her on her recent crisis management, accusing her of stepping on the medical team to climb up the ranks and using charity as a stepping stone. Jin Weiwei asked Qin Fei to introduce her to some contacts so she could switch her team members.

Infuriated, Qin Fei retorted that Jin Weiwei should change her mindset instead, stating that everything she had achieved since her debut was through her own hard work. She emphasized that not everyone, unlike Jin Weiwei, takes shortcuts. Unbeknownst to her, Jin Weiwei had recorded their conversation. At the charity gala, the host asked Qin Fei about the details of the rescue and how she felt knowing she could have contracted HIV.

Qin Fei responded sincerely, saying she would continue to do her best to help people living with HIV in the future. Suddenly, a journalist played a maliciously edited recording, accusing Qin Fei of staging everything for show, using the medical team to craft her public image, and directing the whole situation herself. Qin Fei immediately clarified that the recording had been deliberately edited, but the reporter pressed further, asking how much she planned to donate that night.

Qin Fei defiantly responded that she would donate however much she wanted and asked how much the reporter had contributed to charity. Her blunt response left many attendees displeased with her. Ren Siqi later scolded Qin Fei for losing her temper and advised that she should have let him handle the situation instead of confronting the journalist publicly. However, Qin Fei refused to bow to malicious editing and insisted she would not apologize.

Luo Xiaoxiao came to comfort Qin Fei, telling her not to listen to the negativity and that the truth would eventually come to light. Qin Fei mentioned that she wasn't the only one involved in the rescue—Liu Yanze had also played a part and was a fan of Luo Xiaoxiao. She then asked Luo Xiaoxiao for an autographed photo to give to Liu Yanze.

Feeling upset about the charity gala incident, Qin Fei was comforted by messages from the hospital's medical team. When she opened her suitcase and found the gifts everyone had given her, she was deeply touched. However, the fact that Xing Zhizhi hadn’t reached out to her left her feeling sad. Meanwhile, Xing Zhizhi confided in Liu Yanze over drinks, saying that he had decided to give up.

He felt that Qin Fei didn’t need him, and her attitude made it clear she was rejecting him. While Xing Zhizhi was helping Xixi with her rehabilitation, Xixi told him that Qin Fei wasn't as strong as she seemed—she had cried secretly many times. Seeing the drawings Qin Fei had made for Xixi, Xing Zhizhi went back alone to look at them, thinking of Qin Fei but lacking the courage to contact her.

Similarly, Qin Fei missed Xing Zhizhi, but out of stubbornness, she refused to reach out first, waiting for him to make the first move. Qin Fei later checked Xing Zhizhi’s Weibo and saw the photos of the star-shaped lights he had posted. Realizing that he did care about her, she received a friend request from him on WeChat but chose to reject it.

She told Ka Fei that the easier something is to get, the less it’s valued, so she wouldn’t accept the request too easily. Just then, Yu Zhecheng called Ka Fei, informing her that Xixi had come to the hospital and wanted to see Qin Fei. Qin Fei and Ka Fei headed to the hospital to visit Xixi. In the parking lot, Qin Fei’s clothes got caught in the car door, and Xing Zhizhi rushed over to help.

Mistaking him for a hater, Qin Fei accidentally hit him in the eye. Xing Zhizhi, pretending to be weak, asked her to help him apply medicine. Seeing through his ploy, Qin Fei questioned his real motives, suspecting he was using Xixi as an excuse to see her. Xing Zhizhi was embarrassed. Qin Fei’s mother then called, telling her that she, her stepfather, and her younger brother were coming to visit.

Qin Fei offered to book them a hotel, but her mother refused, insisting they all stay at Qin Fei’s place to "build their relationship. " Annoyed, Qin Fei rejected the idea, but her mother said they were already on their way and left it up to Qin Fei to figure out. Xing Zhizhi noticed that Qin Fei didn’t look happy and asked what was wrong. Xixi came over, and both she and Qin Fei were delighted to see each other.

Xing Zhizhi asked Qin Fei about her plans for accompanying Xixi during rehabilitation, and Qin Fei agreed to do so but said Xixi couldn’t stay at her house. She explained that she didn’t want to stay at home for a while and planned to rent a place near the hospital to live with Xixi. Xing Zhizhi immediately offered to help find a place.

Ka Fei heard that Qin Fei was going out with Dr. Xing and thought something might have happened to Xing Zhizhi’s eye, so she wanted to call Qin Fei to ask. Yu Zhecheng quickly stopped her, suggesting that she give Qin Fei and Xing Zhizhi some personal space so they could talk. Yu Zhecheng then directly confessed his feelings to Ka Fei, saying he wanted to be her boyfriend.

Just as Ka Fei was about to agree, they were interrupted by a call from the hospital. Yu Zhecheng asked her to think it over and then hurried back to the hospital. Xing Zhizhi took Qin Fei and Xixi to his place, saying that since his apartment was close to the hospital, it would be convenient for Qin Fei to take care of Xixi.

He offered for them to stay at his place instead of renting an apartment, and he would move to the dormitory. Qin Fei, satisfied with the apartment, agreed to stay there. To prevent Qin Fei from seeing the replaced billboard outside and getting upset, Xing Zhizhi quickly drew the curtains, but Qin Fei still noticed. She realized that Xing Zhizhi had been watching her billboard every day from the rooftop, showing how infatuated he was with her.

Embarrassed, Xing Zhizhi denied it and asked to add Qin Fei on WeChat, saying it was to discuss Xixi’s follow-up examination. Qin Fei responded that if he needed anything, he could just message Xixi directly, as they were just regular friends now and didn’t need to add each other on WeChat. Xing Zhizhi helped move Qin Fei’s things into the new apartment and settled her and Xixi in before leaving.

The next day, when he came to deliver breakfast, he found that his apartment was almost on fire. Upon entering, he discovered it was because Qin Fei had been making breakfast for Xixi. The property management came by to check if the fire alarm was working properly. Xing Zhizhi used this situation to insist that Qin Fei add him on WeChat, and he resolved the issue with the property management.

Xing Zhizhi then told Qin Fei to change her clothes and tidy up, as he would be waiting for her downstairs. Qin Fei thought he was asking her out, but Xing Zhizhi quickly clarified that it wasn’t a date—Xixi had a rehabilitation appointment. Qin Fei accompanied Xixi to the hospital for her rehabilitation. She stayed by Xixi’s side, encouraging her, but Xixi kept complaining about the pain and couldn’t continue.

Qin Fei hurriedly called Xing Zhizhi and told him about Xixi’s situation. After reviewing Xixi’s medical reports, Xing Zhizhi explained to Qin Fei that the pain might be psychological. They took Xixi to see a psychologist, who told them that Xixi had deep-rooted memories of the pain and was also afraid that her leg might not fully recover.

Xixi loved running marathons and had made a promise with her father to run one together, so this fear became a mental block, and she lacked the courage to face it. Suddenly, Xixi developed a fever, and Qin Fei called Xing Zhizhi to come over.

After checking on Xixi and confirming there was nothing serious, Xing Zhizhi was about to leave, but Qin Fei, feeling it was hard to take care of Xixi alone in his apartment, asked him to stay and sleep on the couch. Ka Fei went to pick up Qin Fei’s mother and her family at the airport. However, Qin Fei’s mother kept asking Ka Fei to take photos for them.

After several unsatisfactory attempts, Ka Fei, anxious to complete the airport pickup, declined to continue, which upset Qin Fei’s mother. Only then did Ka Fei realize that the people she was picking up were the same ones asking her to take photos. After bringing Qin Fei’s family to her apartment and settling them in, Ka Fei told Qin Fei’s mother that Qin Fei had been very busy lately and wouldn’t be staying there.

Upon hearing this, Qin Fei’s mother became furious and tried to call Qin Fei, only to find that her phone was turned off. Later that night, Qin Fei saw the missed call from her mother and called back. Her stepfather answered, telling Qin Fei that they knew she was busy and wouldn’t be staying long, but they still hoped she could come home for a family reunion dinner.

Seeing that Qin Fei hadn’t agreed, he added that if she truly didn’t have time, they would understand. Eventually, Qin Fei agreed to come back for a visit.

Qin Fei looked at the happy photos her mom sent of her, her stepfather, and her brother, feeling down. Xing Zhizhi noticed her drinking alone and came over to accompany her. She asked Xing Zhizhi when he grew up, and he replied that it was when a friend didn’t keep their promise to attend a singing competition with him.

Qin Fei said that the friend who didn’t show up also grew up at that moment, as she had lost her father. Qin Fei then told Xing Zhizhi she wanted to delay Xixi’s psychological counseling because Xixi wasn’t keen on attending. Qin Fei felt that, even though they had grown up, she hoped Xixi could grow up a little slower and continue doing things that made her happy.

She decided to take Xixi shopping, and Xing Zhizhi offered to accompany them during his vacation. Qin Fei took Xixi and Xing Zhizhi shopping, and they attracted a lot of attention along the way, with many people staring at Xing Zhizhi. Even when Qin Fei went to buy three hats, the cashier, distracted by Xing Zhizhi’s good looks, forgot to scan her items for payment. Qin Fei, feeling a bit jealous, paid and quickly left with Xixi.

They stopped in front of a large screen, and Xixi was instantly drawn to it. The video showed a girl running, and Qin Fei asked Xixi if she liked the running shoes. Xixi replied that she didn’t like them and wanted to leave quickly. Xing Zhizhi hurriedly pushed Xixi away. After a long day of shopping, Xing Zhizhi ordered milk tea for Xixi while waiting for Qin Fei to finish.

He also ordered something for Qin Fei, but she said she doesn’t usually drink milk tea. After taking a sip, she realized Xing Zhizhi had actually given her a cup of plain water. Yu Zhecheng had planned to watch a movie with Ka Fei after finishing surgery. When he arrived and didn’t see her, he thought she had left after waiting too long, feeling disappointed.

However, Ka Fei had bought tickets for three showings in a row, telling Yu Zhecheng that she just wanted a life-saving doctor as a boyfriend. They officially confirmed their relationship and sweetly watched the movie together. Ren Siqi, who was negotiating a collaboration for Qin Fei, wanted her to participate in the show "Rescue Battle. " However, the show’s producer mentioned that the program required a high public reputation for celebrities.

Knowing it wasn’t going to work out, Ren Siqi left disappointed. Ren Siqi later saw photos of Qin Fei, Xing Zhizhi, and Xixi shopping and drinking milk tea that had been taken by passersby. He wanted to use the photos in a news release to show that Qin Fei wasn’t pretending to care about public welfare but was genuinely involved. He called Ka Fei back from her movie to send out the release.

At the same time, Qin Fei was preparing to take the gifts she had bought back home for dinner but had to send a message to her mom saying she couldn’t make it. Qin Fei’s mom was furious when she saw the message. Qin Fei rushed back to the office to stop Ren Siqi from using the photos for the news release.

She knew Ren Siqi was doing it for her benefit, but she didn’t want to drag Xixi and Xing Zhizhi into it. Ren Siqi realized that Qin Fei had special feelings for Xing Zhizhi and asked what their relationship was. Qin Fei said they were just regular friends and that she wasn’t in the mood for a relationship right now.

Xing Zhizhi asked Qin Fei if her mother had come and if she had initially planned to go home for dinner but didn’t because something came up. Qin Fei felt indifferent about her family relationships, saying she’d just go with the flow. Xing Zhizhi advised her that some relationships fade away if left to fate and that letting things go is sometimes a way to avoid trying and failing.

Qin Fei teased Xing Zhizhi, saying he sounded like a romantic leading man and jokingly suggested he take up acting. Xing Zhizhi pressed her, asking if she would dare to accept him if he wasn’t just acting. Qin Fei evaded the question, saying she wasn’t cut out to be the lead character and wasn’t interested. Qin Fei researched some rehabilitation knowledge and spoke with the psychologist about psychological sensitivity, realizing that Xixi’s fear likely stemmed from how much she cared.

She planned to rent a stage, and since Liu Yanze had connections, he could help her with the arrangements. She told Xixi that they would go camping next time and that Xing Zhizhi would take her this time. Qin Fei was happy with the stage she saw for the performance but was troubled by the high rental cost for just one day.

Ka Fei was puzzled about why Qin Fei needed such an expensive venue and asked who she was dancing for. Liu Yanze told Xing Zhizhi about Qin Fei’s financial concerns.

Ren Siqi helped Qin Fei negotiate a role in a film by Director Chen. Although Qin Fei pretended not to care and didn’t want to act in the project, she was actually worried about whether she would get the role. In the end, due to her recent negative publicity, the deal fell through. Feeling disappointed, she asked Ren Siqi and Ka Fei to leave. Xing Zhizhi, knowing that Qin Fei needed money, borrowed some from his sister.

Meanwhile, Qin Fei went to find Ren Siqi to ask for a loan. Ren Siqi insisted that she should stop worrying about Xixi, but Qin Fei was unwilling to let that go. However, in order to borrow money, she held back her feelings. At that moment, Xing Zhizhi called her to offer a loan. After hanging up, Qin Fei told Ren Siqi that she would take care of Xixi’s matters. Qin Fei invited Liu Yanze and Xing Zhizhi out for dinner.

Liu Yanze mentioned he had to participate in the show "Rescue Battle" and couldn’t make it. Qin Fei had dinner with Xing Zhizhi instead, sharing her concerns about whether Xixi would like her performance or dislike her because of the stage. Xing Zhizhi reassured her that if he were Xixi, he would definitely like her, which touched Qin Fei deeply. Xing Zhizhi took Xixi to watch Qin Fei’s stage play, encouraging Xixi to muster her courage and dance with Qin Fei.

Finally, Xixi took her first step towards accepting psychological counseling and trying to stand up. Xixi’s improvement was significant; she was even able to sleep soundly at night, which made Qin Fei feel that her efforts were not in vain. Later that evening, Ka Fei came to inform Qin Fei that the program "Rescue Battle" was not suitable for her, as Mr. Ren had suggested she rest at home instead.

Qin Fei sensed that something was off since Ren Siqi had previously said the show was a perfect fit for her. She asked Ka Fei to check social media and found out that Qin Fei's name was absent from the list of participants for "Rescue Battle. " Many netizens commented that it was fine without her. Qin Fei claimed she wouldn’t let such small matters bother her and that she needed to rest, pushing Ka Fei to leave.

Xing Zhizhi noticed that Qin Fei was pretending to be strong and indifferent. Xing Zhizhi and Xixi discussed ways to help Qin Fei. Qin Fei took Xixi to see Dr. Ge Wu for treatment. After the session, Dr. Ge Wu reported that Xixi's indicators were better than before, and the next step was rehabilitation.

She hoped Xixi could stay, and Qin Fei also wanted to stay to accompany her, but Xixi refused, saying that Xing Zhizhi had a big surprise for Qin Fei that evening. It turned out that Xing Zhizhi had contacted an advertising company to launch a star support advertisement featuring Qin Fei’s recent efforts represented through Xixi’s drawings. Upon seeing it, everyone began guessing who Miss Hedgehog was and realized that Qin Fei’s previous actions were not just for show.

Finally, public opinion turned in favor of Qin Fei, clearing up the misunderstandings. Ren Siqi met with Mr. Xiao from "Rescue Battle" again, hoping to convince him to let Qin Fei participate in the show. However, he was still rejected. Just then, he noticed the ad playing on the big screen and called Qin Fei to tell her that good deeds would be rewarded, and she couldn't be unlucky forever.

He realized why she had stopped him from releasing Xixi's photos; she had help behind the scenes. Shortly after, "Rescue Battle" also called to agree to have Qin Fei as a permanent guest on the show. When Qin Fei returned home, she found the place empty. She had been hoping for a surprise from Xing Zhizhi but instead discovered that no one was there. At that moment, Ren Siqi informed her about the advertisement on the big screen. Finally, she saw the drawings and understood the surprise Xixi had mentioned.

Xing Zhizhi returned to find Qin Fei drinking alone while watching the big screen outside. Qin Fei invited him to join her and expressed her gratitude. Xing Zhizhi told her that she was important and deserved to be seen. Qin Fei was deeply moved; she felt warmth from him. Xing Zhizhi mentioned that the warmth he once received came from a little girl who left without saying goodbye.

He wanted to know why Qin Fei had disappeared instead of accompanying him to the singing competition. Qin Fei explained that it wasn’t intentional. On the day of the competition, her father had a car accident and passed away. After that, she and her mother moved around and changed schools frequently. Later, her mother remarried, which she found hard to understand and integrate into.

She used dance as an excuse to come to Huhai, but then the incident happened, preventing her from fulfilling the promise she made to her father. She felt that promises meant nothing to her because she could no longer achieve her dreams, and the future was uncertain. Now, she just wanted to avoid things that could go wrong. Xing Zhizhi reassured her that he would hold an umbrella for her in the future and that his promises would never change.

Qin Fei was very touched and rested her head on his shoulder. Qin Fei went to accompany Xixi for rehabilitation. She asked Xing Zhizhi to deliver the gifts she had bought for her mother’s family, as they were about to leave. When Xing Zhizhi delivered the gifts, Qin Fei's mother praised him and expressed hope that he could help Qin Fei more in the future.

He noticed that Qin Fei's mother still cared about her, so he urged Qin Fei to go see her off in person. When Qin Fei met her mother at the airport, they both felt awkward. Qin Fei's mother told her not to shoulder everything alone and to share her difficulties. Although she didn’t understand Qin Fei’s industry, she didn’t want her daughter to be criticized online. Qin Fei participated in the recording of "Rescue Battle.

" She trained hard and gave her all in the competition, ultimately being the first to reach the finish line, unlocking a new character—Jin Na. Ka Fei, realizing Jin Na was also in the show and that Qin Fei was unaware, quickly pulled Ren Siqi to prevent him from leaving. Sure enough, after finishing the recording, Qin Fei confronted Ren Siqi.

He acknowledged that if she had known Jin Na was there, she wouldn’t have participated, especially since Jin Na had previously let her down. He insisted that Qin Fei didn't need to be afraid of Jin Na. However, Qin Fei claimed she didn't care. In the show, Jin Weiwei was also participating and often clashed with Qin Fei.

When Qin Fei approached to get her makeup done, Jin Weiwei occupied the makeup station and asked the makeup artist to do her makeup instead. After a fierce confrontation, Qin Fei firmly told her to do her makeup properly, reminding her that she was naturally beautiful and didn’t need any enhancement. Afterward, Ka Fei complimented Qin Fei on her exceptional presence this time. Xing Zhizhi asked Liu Yanze to send a gift to Qin Fei.

She was delighted when she saw the doll. Xing Zhizhi also reminded Liu Yanze to be careful with the training intensity since Qin Fei had a back injury. When Jin Weiwei saw Liu Yanze coming to teach combat, she refused to partner with Qin Fei and insisted on practicing with Liu Yanze instead, but he turned her down and assigned her a female instructor.

Jin Na practiced with Qin Fei, but due to her back injury, she ended up falling to the ground. Liu Yanze told her to rest. He then announced that anyone who had confidence in their ability to take him down could come and try. The group exchanged glances, unsure of who would step forward, until Luo Xiaoxiao finally spoke up, saying she would give it a try.

Luo Xiaoxiao and Liu Yanze were each other's first loves. Liu Yanze had taught Luo Xiaoxiao combat skills, though she said she didn’t want to learn. Liu Yanze explained that, with his assignments often keeping him away, it would ease his mind if she knew how to protect herself. Luo Xiaoxiao jokingly replied that she could just earn money to hire him as her bodyguard.

This time, the special guest invited to “Rescue Battle” was Luo Xiaoxiao, who ended up winning against Liu Yanze in combat. When they met, both were a bit taken aback, as neither had fully moved on from their feelings. Xing Zhizhi came to find Liu Yanze, asking him to deliver some items for Qin Fei.

Noticing Liu Yanze’s downcast look, he realized that Luo Xiaoxiao was participating in the show as well, so Xing Zhizhi invited him for a drink, which Liu Yanze declined. Qin Fei’s back injury was acting up, and the items Xing Zhizhi sent included a back support, medicinal patches, and ointment. His thoughtful care, along with his warm messages, deeply moved Qin Fei.

Knowing that Xing Zhizhi was on set, she immediately went out to find him, only to discover that he’d already left. Disappointed, she turned to head back when it suddenly started to rain. A familiar umbrella appeared over her head, and she turned around to see Xing Zhizhi still there. He told her that next time, if she wanted to find him, she could just send him a message.

Qin Fei assumed this meant he was busy and needed to be scheduled in advance, but Xing Zhizhi clarified that he simply didn’t want to miss her. Overwhelmed, Qin Fei leaned in and kissed Xing Zhizhi, and the two shared a kiss in the rain. Ka Fei noticed that something had changed between Qin Fei and Xing Zhizhi. Qin Fei told her she intended to keep her distance from Xing Zhizhi, planning not to hear from or respond to him.

This way, by the time the filming was over, his feelings might have faded. Ka Fei thought that Qin Fei’s emotional avoidance was acting up again. During filming, because of an issue with Jin Weiwei, Qin Fei ended up seriously injuring her back while trying to protect Luo Xiaoxiao and was taken to the emergency room. At the hospital, Xing Zhizhi heard about Qin Fei’s injury and rushed over, anxious to see her.

Upon seeing him, Qin Fei told him to keep a safe distance, not wanting to be seen with him and misunderstood by the media. Xing Zhizhi noticed her distant and polite attitude and asked if he had offended her in some way. Qin Fei thanked him for the patches and his concern, saying she appreciated it. Since he was busy with work at the hospital, she didn’t want to take up his time.

She asked Ka Fei to escort him out. Because of her pre-existing back injury, Qin Fei was advised to rest in bed for a month. Ren Siqi brought Qin Fei’s medical report to Director Xiao, hoping to delay filming. Xiao, however, angrily refused, asking who would cover the costs of everyone being idle for a month just to wait for Qin Fei. He said Qin Fei would either need to continue filming or break her contract and be replaced.

Despite Ren Siqi’s pleas, Xiao wouldn’t budge. Liu Yanze, who was nearby, also got scolded by Xiao. Xiao said he had brought Liu Yanze on for his experience, yet now there was such a major issue. Liu Yanze responded that he had warned them that Jin Weiwei lacked the physical strength to participate, but the production team insisted on bringing her in. This remark made Xiao even angrier. Luo Xiaoxiao intervened, interrupting the argument and asking Liu Yanze to leave.

Xiao declared that the schedule would be adjusted to prioritize Luo Xiaoxiao’s availability, and that he would arrange to discuss Qin Fei’s contract termination and replacement in the next two days. Luo Xiaoxiao managed to persuade Xiao to give Qin Fei a week, saying it would be difficult to find a replacement at this stage and that she could cover some filming in the meantime. Xiao agreed to her suggestion.

Luo Xiaoxiao called Qin Fei to share the good news, encouraging her to rest and not worry. Liu Yanze later came to thank Luo Xiaoxiao for stepping in. Luo Xiaoxiao asked why he was pretending not to know her, mentioning how he hadn’t greeted her during the show’s filming. Liu Yanze explained that he thought she wouldn’t want others to know.

Luo Xiaoxiao then asked how he intended to explain their relationship—as first loves, or as an ex-girlfriend who’d been abandoned without reason? Liu Yanze was at a loss for words.

Qin Fei felt that, even though Luo Xiaoxiao had secured a week of rest for her, she couldn’t just do nothing and planned to be discharged the next day. Xing Zhizhi informed her that she had lumbar spondylolisthesis and, if not properly healed, it could lead to serious consequences in the future. He advised her not to risk her health lightly.

Qin Fei insisted she knew her own body and was determined to leave the hospital, adding that they had no right to stop her. Xing Zhizhi asked Yu Zhecheng to have Ka Fei act as an “undercover,” reporting on Qin Fei’s actions to prevent her from sneaking out. Ka Fei, understanding that Xing Zhizhi was only concerned for Qin Fei’s well-being, reluctantly agreed.

After several attempts to sneak out were thwarted by Xing Zhizhi, Qin Fei tried to escape through a window in the supply room. Ka Fei, seeing this, quickly informed Xing Zhizhi, but Qin Fei caught on to her "betrayal" and took her phone. They then tried to leave by elevator but were once again discovered by Xing Zhizhi. He told Qin Fei he’d enlisted everyone he knew at the hospital to watch her and prevent her escape.

Qin Fei retorted that he couldn’t control her life. Xing Zhizhi didn’t understand why she was risking her health for a job, saying that if she couldn’t continue in this field, she could find another path. Qin Fei explained to Xing Zhizhi that, five years ago, after she had hurt her back, many people told her that although she might never dance again, life was full of other possibilities.

But when that path disappeared, she could still vividly remember the pain and sadness. She didn’t want a life where she was merely surviving without achieving anything. Now, having a sense of purpose and direction was crucial to her. She wanted to make a mark in this industry and didn’t need people intruding on her life or “caring” for her. Xing Zhizhi was heartbroken hearing this, realizing she was determined to leave the hospital.

Silently, he left the room, handled her discharge procedures, and arranged for her to leave. Ren Siqi, surprised and worried to see Qin Fei discharge herself and eager to get back to work, pleaded with her not to risk her health. Qin Fei suggested he could use her persistence to create a “resilient persona” for her image. Ren Siqi, however, refused to use her situation for publicity. Meanwhile, Xing Zhizhi and Liu Yanze, both dealing with disappointment, drank together.

Xing Zhizhi lamented that everything he’d done for Qin Fei was for her own good, yet she was still pushing him away. He finally declared he would no longer interfere in her life. The next day, however, Xing Zhizhi couldn’t stop worrying about Qin Fei working with her injury, so he joined the “Rescue Battle” crew as a resident doctor. Qin Fei was surprised to see him on set, immediately realizing he’d come for her.

Though she felt a warm sense of sweetness, she also felt a pang of jealousy when she saw him talking to other female crew members. Throughout the shoot, Xing Zhizhi was constantly attentive to Qin Fei, becoming tense at the slightest sign of trouble. During a break, he sent Ka Fei over with a pain-relief spray for her. Qin Fei was thrilled to receive it, but then she noticed Jin Weiwei pestering Xing Zhizhi and felt annoyed.

During a firefighting drill, there was an accident, causing Qin Fei to fall and be sprayed by water. Xing Zhizhi quickly shielded her, pulling her out of the chaotic scene. Qin Fei warned Xing Zhizhi not to waste his time on her. Xing Zhizhi replied that, as an adult, he could choose where to spend his time, and no one could stop him.

He added that he could tell she had feelings for him—otherwise, she wouldn’t be upset when he interacted with Jin Weiwei. Yet, she kept pushing those who cared about her away. He wondered if she was afraid and couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t face her feelings. Qin Fei refused to answer. Xing Zhizhi proposed that if she promised to spend the next day with him, he’d let her go. Reluctantly, Qin Fei agreed.

Liu Yanze hurriedly went over to help Luo Xiaoxiao up when he saw her fall. He assumed she must have tripped because she wasn’t wearing her contact lenses and handed her a bottle of eye drops. Luo Xiaoxiao asked Liu Yanze to help her apply the drops, but as he looked into her eyes, his hands started trembling. Eventually, Luo Xiaoxiao put in the drops herself and told him she had undergone LASIK surgery and no longer wore contacts.

Liu Yanze, feeling played, angrily asked if she was teasing him. Luo Xiaoxiao countered, asking if he thought it was fun to break up so abruptly without a word. Liu Yanze apologized, but Luo Xiaoxiao told him she didn’t join the show just to hear him say "sorry. " If he was going to say it, he should keep it to himself.

Xing Zhizhi asked Qin Fei to spend an entire day with him, but it ended up with him accompanying her on a shopping spree. Qin Fei bought several children’s items and asked Xing Zhizhi to deliver them to Xixi. Xing Zhizhi suggested that Qin Fei should personally say goodbye to Xixi, who would be leaving soon. Qin Fei resisted, saying she wasn’t close to Xixi and didn’t need a formal goodbye; besides, she was busy.

Xing Zhizhi saw through her excuse, pointing out that she had no other plans, and urged her to give the gifts to Xixi herself. When Xixi saw Qin Fei, she confronted her for promising to stay by her side but then disappearing. Xixi told Qin Fei that she had found her own courage and hoped Qin Fei would face her feelings for Xing Zhizhi directly.

Xixi knew that Xing Zhizhi genuinely cared for Qin Fei and hoped she would stop avoiding him. Giving Qin Fei a small token of bravery, Xixi encouraged her to face her challenges head-on rather than avoiding them out of fear of failure. Qin Fei later learned that Xing Zhizhi had sought out a traditional Chinese doctor to learn acupuncture to help treat her back pain, even practicing on himself until his arms were full of pinpricks.

Although she was deeply touched and aware of his feelings, she told him that their relationship had no future. She explained that, just as Xixi says she likes her now and will want to keep in touch daily, she is certain that within a few months, their connection will fade. Every relationship eventually loses to time; she’s seen it in both family and friendships, so why should romantic love be any different?

She suggested they remain friends now, rather than risk losing even that bond later. Xing Zhizhi questioned if she was so afraid of loss that she couldn’t even start, but Qin Fei admitted that was exactly who she was. Disappointed, Xing Zhizhi told her he would be leaving for Linkang County with Xixi, and another doctor would replace him on the show. During the "Rescue Battle" shoot, Jin Na was injured in an accident.

Qin Fei was concerned and stayed to call a doctor for her. Jin Na apologized, and the two made amends. Despite her injury, Jin Na pushed through to the finish line with Qin Fei, bringing the show to a successful close. Luo Xiaoxiao visited Qin Fei afterward, and Qin Fei thanked her for her support, also noting the unusual connection between Luo Xiaoxiao and Liu Yanze.

Luo Xiaoxiao revealed that Liu Yanze was her ex and that she still loved him because she was the one who had been dumped. Qin Fei encouraged her, saying if she still loved him, she should pursue him and try to reconcile. The worst that could happen is being rejected again, and at least she’d know she tried. Making herself happy was most important. Luo Xiaoxiao then urged Qin Fei to pursue Xing Zhizhi as well.

Qin Fei agreed that she couldn’t end things without even starting and resolved to be brave this once. The two friends made a pact: one would go after Liu Yanze, and the other would pursue Xing Zhizhi, each racing to see who would succeed first. Qin Fei made a video call to Xixi, frequently trying to catch glimpses of Xing Zhizhi. Xixi teased her, saying that if she missed Dr. Xing, she should reach out to him herself.

Qin Fei stubbornly denied missing him, but Xixi mentioned that since arriving, Xing Zhizhi hadn’t mentioned her once. When Xing Zhizhi saw Xixi talking to Qin Fei, he told her not to chat with “boring people” during rehab and hung up the call himself. Annoyed, Qin Fei fumed, finding Xing Zhizhi’s behavior childish.

For Luo Xiaoxiao’s birthday, she and Chen Xu went to the same restaurant she used to visit each year with Liu Yanze to celebrate. There, she unexpectedly encountered Liu Yanze, who was also waiting for a birthday cake. Liu Yanze, making an excuse about meeting a friend, tried to leave, but Luo Xiaoxiao saw through his lie, realizing he had ordered the cake for her. Chen Xu invited him to join them for the meal.

When Chen Xu asked, it became clear that Liu Yanze was still single. Luo Xiaoxiao then openly admitted she joined the show just for him, as she hadn’t come to terms with their sudden breakup. Since neither of them was currently dating, she suggested they reconcile. If he had no one else he loved, they could even consider marriage.

Liu Yanze replied that they weren’t compatible five years ago and still aren’t, adding that they should meet less in the future. Though saddened, Luo Xiaoxiao covered her feelings by joking that her acting skills had improved enough to fool him. When Qin Fei heard that Xing Zhizhi had returned to work at the hospital, she decided to go there for rehab in hopes of seeing him.

However, when Xing Zhizhi spotted her, he pretended not to notice and walked past her. He even had other doctors perform her acupuncture, leaving Qin Fei slightly disappointed and wondering if her words had been too harsh and if Xing Zhizhi was really distancing himself from her. Ren Siqi, seeing Qin Fei’s recent rise in popularity, gave Ka Fei two tickets to a concert by her favorite singer.

Ka Fei casually placed them on the table, where a coworker accidentally threw them away, mistaking them for trash. Panicking, Ka Fei called Yu Zhecheng, explaining the ticket mix-up. Although she wanted to try buying replacement tickets herself, she had to accompany Qin Fei to a commercial shoot. She asked Yu Zhecheng to help get tickets, but he had a surgery scheduled. Hearing Ka Fei’s dilemma, Xing Zhizhi immediately volunteered to help get the tickets.

Ka Fei later relayed this to Qin Fei, showing that Xing Zhizhi still cared, which made Qin Fei happy. Qin Fei invited Xing Zhizhi to the concert, but he replied that he might be too busy to attend. Qin Fei assumed he was just being difficult, expecting him to still show up. However, he ended up missing the concert due to a meeting.

Later, over drinks with Liu Yanze, Xing Zhizhi listened as Liu Yanze revealed the reason for their breakup five years prior. He had been assigned to a dangerous overseas mission, from which he might not return, prompting the breakup with Luo Xiaoxiao. Now, with her as a big star and him as a security guard, he felt that they had no future together.

Meanwhile, Qin Fei was angry at Xing Zhizhi for lining up to get the tickets only to bail on her at the last moment. She directly asked if he still liked her, but he reminded her that she had previously said they should remain friends and had told him not to waste his time on her. When he asked if she wanted him to stop letting go, Qin Fei stubbornly refused to answer.

One morning, Qin Fei sneaked into Xing Zhizhi’s place and made him breakfast, claiming it was all homemade. Xing Zhizhi, however, realized she’d just bought everything from nearby. He called her out, saying her little tricks might work on her ex-boyfriends but wouldn’t work on him. Qin Fei argued that even if she bought the food, it was still thoughtful. Xing Zhizhi told her she shouldn’t lie to him, exaggerating her feelings to make him believe in something more.

He said love wasn’t about winning or losing and that if she treated it as a game, he had every right not to play along. He told her not to come over again. Luo Xiaoxiao told Qin Fei she had signed on for a new drama and hoped Qin Fei would audition for the second female lead. Since the role required a slim figure, she suggested Qin Fei shed a bit of weight.

So, while continuing her efforts to pursue Xing Zhizhi—making him breakfast and picking him up and dropping him off at work—Qin Fei also started exercising to lose weight. Inspired, Luo Xiaoxiao decided to follow Qin Fei’s example by taking the initiative and visited Liu Yanze’s company, hoping to hire him as a private bodyguard. However, Liu Yanze declined.

When Xing Zhizhi hadn’t seen Qin Fei after work as usual, he asked Yu Zhecheng, who said that Ka Fei also hadn’t heard from her all day. Worried something might have happened, Xing Zhizhi rushed to her place. When Qin Fei opened the door, she was weak and nearly fainted in his arms. It turned out she had been fasting for three to four days to fit the part of the second female lead.

Xing Zhizhi made her chicken noodle soup and, seeing her dedication to the role of an intern doctor, offered his help. Using his free time, he began tutoring Qin Fei, helping her with the medical theory she would need for the role.

Xing Zhizhi guided Qin Fei one-on-one in suturing, demonstrating his skills with ease. Qin Fei, noticing his proficiency, asked if he’d ever taught other junior female students this way back in school. Flustered, Xing Zhizhi quickly left. Later, Qin Fei called him, claiming she had a stomachache and asking him to come over immediately. Hearing about her stomach pain, Xing Zhizhi rushed to her home, only to realize she had tricked him.

Seeing how concerned he was, Qin Fei knew he still cared about her. She told Xing Zhizhi that any closure between them should be her decision to make. Xing Zhizhi, however, felt Qin Fei wasn’t genuine in her feelings; he believed she was simply unwilling to "lose. " He reminded her that love wasn’t about winning or losing, and that their relationship couldn’t be dictated by her alone. Pushing Qin Fei aside, he left.

When Xing Zhizhi was eating alone, he had little appetite and prepared to leave. However, the restaurant owner mentioned that a girl had already paid his bill and even set up a prepaid card at the restaurant with instructions to add extra meat to his dishes. The owner commented that it’s rare to find someone so considerate these days and also mentioned she had sketched a drawing.

Xing Zhizhi recognized the girl as Qin Fei, which suddenly made him feel hungry again, so he ordered more food before leaving. Soon, the rescue reality show was about to air. Although Qin Fei seemed indifferent, she was secretly worried. Ka Fei and Ren Siqi waited anxiously for the broadcast. When the episode aired, however, Qin Fei’s scenes had been maliciously edited to make her seem competitive with other women.

The show cut out her hard work and persistence despite her injuries. Viewers began speculating about Qin Fei’s involvement, especially since she had once been rumored to be close to a famous lawyer. Seeing how the episode portrayed her hurt Qin Fei deeply, though she kept a calm front, telling Ka Fei that at least she had achieved some popularity, which was her main goal for joining the show. She remarked that the show’s stance simply differed from hers.

Xing Zhizhi watched the broadcast and overheard the viewers’ misunderstandings about Qin Fei. Knowing it would deeply upset her, he went to find Qin Fei. She asked why he had returned after leaving, wondering if he had come to mock her. Xing Zhizhi told her he understood her pain and that she didn’t need to act strong around him. When he removed her sunglasses, he saw she was crying, so he hugged her to comfort her.

He prepared a meal for her, and with his company, Qin Fei gradually felt better. Reflecting on her career, she admitted that her poor acting when she debuted left a lasting negative impression on audiences, which was hard to change. While she was disappointed at wasting a month on this show, she was ready to move on and focus on preparing for her new role as the second female lead in a drama.

Qin Fei asked why Xing Zhizhi had stopped performing surgeries. He explained that he had developed hand tremors from a rescue mission and, for safety reasons, chose to stop operating. He empathized with how Qin Fei must have felt when she could no longer dance. Meanwhile, Luo Xiaoxiao saw the broadcast and visited Qin Fei. The three shared drinks, and after getting tipsy, Luo Xiaoxiao called Liu Yanze, ranting at him.

Worried, Liu Yanze came to Qin Fei’s home to pick her up. When he took Luo Xiaoxiao home, he noticed someone following them and delivering mysterious gifts to her. Liu Yanze chased after the person but couldn’t catch them. Concerned, he called his security company’s boss and agreed to work as Luo Xiaoxiao’s personal bodyguard. Ren Siqi brought a makeup artist and stylist to Qin Fei’s home to help her prepare for an audition.

Upon entering, he found Xing Zhizhi already there. Initially opposed to their relationship, Ren Siqi was eventually won over by Xing Zhizhi and agreed to let them date. During her audition, the director praised Qin Fei, telling her to await further news. To celebrate, Xing Zhizhi invited Qin Fei to Zero Bar, located more than 30 kilometers away.

After driving to the remote location, she discovered that the bar was owned by Chen Shen and wasn’t yet open to the public. Meanwhile, Xing Zhizhi had actually prepared a surprise for Qin Fei at a different Zero Bar.

Qin Fei noticed Chen Shen’s feelings for Luo Xiaoxiao. Chen Shen admitted that he had liked Luo Xiaoxiao for a long time and had even opened the bar just for her. Qin Fei didn’t understand his kind of silent crush and asked what he would do if, when they finally got together, it didn’t turn out to be as wonderful as he had imagined. Chen Shen replied that loving someone meant wanting to give without hesitation.

He explained that true love happens when you’re willing to break your own rules for someone, even if you don’t know what the future holds — hiding or avoiding it just isn’t real love. At the bar, Xing Zhizhi was waiting for Qin Fei and thought she wouldn’t come. When she realized she’d gone to the wrong place, Qin Fei quickly drove back.

She opened the door, thinking Xing Zhizhi had already left, but then he began singing to her and even prepared a custom “Miss Hedgehog” cake to celebrate her successful audition. Xing Zhizhi confessed that he would always wait for her to overcome the emotional barrier in her heart, promising not to fear her attempts to run away and to wait however long it took.

He told her they were destined, like quantum entanglement — no matter how far apart, they would always find each other. He urged Qin Fei to trust science and herself. Qin Fei, recognizing her feelings for Xing Zhizhi, said she didn’t believe in science, but she believed in him. She promised she’d overcome her own fears as long as Xing Zhizhi was the one waiting.

During the day, Qin Fei couldn’t stop thinking about Xing Zhizhi’s words, wondering if she should just say yes to him. Ka Fei and Ren Siqi anxiously awaited news on whether Qin Fei had secured the second female lead role, but she was distracted, thinking they were talking about Xing Zhizhi. Finally, Ren Siqi received a call confirming that Qin Fei had been chosen.

He reminded her to focus on her career for now instead of romance, especially since she’d soon be heading to Xicheng for filming. Qin Fei received a message from Xing Zhizhi inviting her to go out on the weekend. She regretfully told him she would be in Xicheng for at least three months for the shoot. In the dressing room, she met the male lead of the drama, Hao Jun.

When she greeted him, Hao Jun reprimanded her, urging her to make the most of this opportunity, take her role seriously, and act with professionalism. Hao Jun, a big fan of Luo Xiaoxiao, treated her warmly, which made Ka Fei think he was a shallow opportunist. Xing Zhizhi sent Qin Fei thoughtful gifts, showing his attentiveness and care. Since there were no sugar-free sesame balls on the market, he made them himself from scratch.

Xing Zhizhi and Qin Fei continued sweetly sharing their daily lives, but Qin Fei faced many challenges during filming. The director constantly criticized her acting, and Hao Jun, feeling she was slowing everyone down, avoided talking to her. Chen Shen explained that Hao Jun disliked her because it was Luo Xiaoxiao who had recommended her to the director when she had no roles lined up. Many believed she got the role through connections.

Qin Fei clarified that although Luo Xiaoxiao had suggested her, she still got in through a legitimate audition. Chen Shen acknowledged this but reminded her that others didn’t know the truth. He encouraged her to work hard and prove herself so Luo Xiaoxiao wouldn’t be looked down on because of her. Qin Fei wanted to reply to Xing Zhizhi, but she felt too distracted.

Determined to prove herself, she handed her phone to Ka Fei, deciding to focus entirely on improving her acting and avoid checking her phone unless necessary. Missing her replies, Xing Zhizhi grew anxious. When an opportunity came to attend a seminar in Xicheng, he decided to go, with Yu Zhecheng tagging along to see Ka Fei. Qin Fei needed to film a breakup scene but struggled to get into character, failing 17 times as she couldn’t cry.

She was frustrated, and with the water truck out of water, Luo Xiaoxiao consoled her, telling her not to worry about others’ comments. Luo Xiaoxiao shared that she had once struggled to shoot a romantic scene shortly after a breakup, filming for three days unsuccessfully until the scene was cut. Qin Fei admitted she couldn’t connect emotionally to the scene and asked Luo Xiaoxiao to describe her own feelings after a breakup.

Luo Xiaoxiao shared that she had felt numb and absent-minded, even cutting her hand while peeling an apple. She explained how the physical pain helped her escape from the emotional hurt, making it easier to bear. Deeply moved by this, Qin Fei removed her waist support and found the emotional depth she needed for the scene.

Qin Fei finally grasped the essence of acting out a breakup scene. The director thought her approach, focusing more on restraint than tears, was better than before, and the scene was finally completed. Her performance surprised everyone, and Hao Jun even apologized to her, saying she could reach out anytime if she wanted to discuss their scenes. Hao Jun’s assistant, noticing his change in attitude, thought he might be interested in Qin Fei.

But Hao Jun clarified that Qin Fei wasn’t the type of actress he had assumed — though she had average talent, she was incredibly hardworking and a truly dedicated actress. After finishing the shoot, Qin Fei saw a message from Xing Zhizhi, saying Xicheng Park was beautiful. She went to check it out but found it empty and accused him of tricking her. Noticing a Yang Family Restaurant nearby, she decided to have a meal there.

Right after she ordered, she saw Xing Zhizhi, Yu Zhecheng, and some hospital leaders entering to dine, and Xing Zhizhi noticed her too. Luo Xiaoxiao knew Liu Yanze had overheard her conversation with Qin Fei and asked him how he had felt right after their breakup. Liu Yanze said it had been so long he couldn’t remember. Luo Xiaoxiao asked if he had no lingering feelings for her, and he replied, though insincerely, that he didn’t.

When a hotel server delivered a bottle of wine sent by one of Luo Xiaoxiao’s fans, she invited Liu Yanze to have a drink with her. Liu Yanze cautioned her about drinking something from an unknown source, but she told him to leave if he wouldn’t join her. Later, Liu Yanze’s team discovered hidden cameras had been installed in the hotel. He rushed back to find Luo Xiaoxiao disheveled and about to drink the wine.

He covered her with his jacket and poured out the wine, asking her to leave the room. Liu Yanze found a hidden camera in her bedroom but hid it to avoid alarming her. Luo Xiaoxiao sensed something was wrong and tried to kiss him, but he resisted, accidentally dropping the camera, which she then discovered. After dinner, Xing Zhizhi ran out to catch up with Qin Fei.

He apologized for not telling her he was coming to Xicheng, wanting it to be a surprise. Seeing her in low spirits, he sang to her on the roadside, thrilled to have run into her. Qin Fei was also happy to see him. As they strolled, Qin Fei mentioned her difficulties with acting, feeling she had no talent. She felt she could never perform effortlessly, like Luo Xiaoxiao and Hao Jun, and that her progress was slow.

Xing Zhizhi comforted her, saying that acting was just a job and she didn’t need to doubt herself so much. Qin Fei shared that Hao Jun had added her on WeChat and offered to help her anytime. She teasingly asked if Xing Zhizhi was jealous, and he admitted he was, a little. Qin Fei invited him to visit her on set. Xing Zhizhi playfully asked how she would introduce him, and she replied, “As my reserve family member.

” He was overjoyed by her answer. Liu Yanze called in hotel security, whom he knew from his previous job. Upon seeing Luo Xiaoxiao, the security lead mentioned that Liu Yanze often talked about her. Liu Yanze informed them about the hidden cameras in her room. He suggested calling the police, but Luo Xiaoxiao, not wanting to delay the production schedule, refused. Liu Yanze instead asked for tightened security at the hotel.

Luo Xiaoxiao, hearing that the security lead had worked with Liu Yanze before, took the opportunity to ask him why he’d broken up with her so abruptly five years ago. She learned that he’d left for a dangerous secret mission. The day Xing Zhizhi planned to visit, Qin Fei realized she would be filming a kiss scene with Hao Jun. She tried to call him, but he had already arrived on set.

Xing Zhizhi overheard Hao Jun talking to his assistant about Qin Fei, realizing Hao Jun had feelings for her. When Hao Jun saw Xing Zhizhi approaching Qin Fei’s door, he mistook him for a paparazzo. He blocked Xing Zhizhi and tried to grab the sesame balls he was holding, assuming they hid a camera. Xing Zhizhi pushed him against the wall, and Qin Fei, hearing the commotion, opened the door to clarify that Xing Zhizhi was her friend.

Hao Jun asked what kind of friend, but before Qin Fei could answer, Ka Fei stopped her. Not wanting Qin Fei to feel pressured, Xing Zhizhi introduced himself as her physical therapist.

Xing Zhizhi knew Qin Fei was filming a kissing scene with Hao Jun. Although he didn’t want to put himself through watching, he couldn’t resist and went to the set. Qin Fei had tasked Ka Fei with stopping him from watching, but Yu Zhecheng intervened, thinking that the situation between Xing Zhizhi and Qin Fei had been dragging on for too long without resolution. He felt it was time to “fan the flames” and let Xing Zhizhi see the scene.

When Qin Fei saw Xing Zhizhi on set, she grew nervous, glancing over at him repeatedly, which distracted her during filming. The director had to reprimand her several times, so she forced herself to focus and proceed with the kiss. Xing Zhizhi tried to convince himself it didn’t matter, but he felt uncomfortable. When he saw her finally kiss Hao Jun, he couldn’t handle it anymore and left the set, heading back to her trailer.

After wrapping up, Qin Fei immediately went to find Xing Zhizhi to explain. Seeing her, he impulsively kissed her, and Qin Fei, realizing he was jealous, told him this was just part of her job. Today it was a kissing scene; in the future, it could be a romantic scene, and not necessarily with Hao Jun—it could be anyone. She explained that her work might mean not coming home for months, not dating him openly, or possibly impacting his life.

She asked if he could accept that. Later, Hao Jun approached Qin Fei to discuss the script, but she turned him down. He complained, saying he hadn’t even started pursuing her and was already being rejected. Just then, Hao Jun’s fans spotted them, and Qin Fei remarked that if they were photographed together, she’d face another round of criticism.

Hao Jun commented that she and Xing Zhizhi weren’t well-suited and hinted that Xing Zhizhi had an unusual relationship with Luo Xiaoxiao. Hao Jun took her to see how close Xing Zhizhi was with Liu Yanze, suggesting that if Xing Zhizhi wasn’t connected to Luo Xiaoxiao, he wouldn’t have such a good relationship with her bodyguard. Qin Fei found Hao Jun’s theory absurd.

Qin Fei then saw Liu Yanze and Luo Xiaoxiao together and felt they both still had feelings for each other, so she wanted to help them reconcile. She told Xing Zhizhi that if he succeeded in reuniting them, she would give him a chance to be her boyfriend. Xing Zhizhi was thrilled that Qin Fei had shared these feelings, seeing it as a sign she was serious about their relationship.

He reassured her that despite the challenges she mentioned, they could overcome them as long as their feelings were strong. They wouldn’t end up like Luo Xiaoxiao and Liu Yanze. Qin Fei saw Xing Zhizhi putting in effort to help Liu Yanze and Luo Xiaoxiao reconcile, and he told her he had to work hard for his own happiness since it could be his chance with her.

Qin Fei heard that Xing Zhizhi would be giving a speech at a meeting and wanted to attend. She said he looked incredibly handsome when he talked confidently about topics she didn’t understand. She asked if she could attend as his family member, and Xing Zhizhi was overjoyed. Liu Yanze’s investigation identified the suspect stalking Xiaoxiao, who had left the hotel room after realizing he was being watched.

Liu Yanze believed the man hadn’t gone far, as he hadn’t achieved his objective. He warned Luo Xiaoxiao to be cautious. While she was out jogging, the stalker followed her but was stopped by Liu Yanze, who intercepted him. While Liu Yanze was momentarily distracted by a call from Luo Xiaoxiao, the stalker sprayed him with pepper spray and escaped.

In the meantime, Luo Xiaoxiao, shaken, got into Chen Shen’s car and cried, telling him that she had been trying to reconnect with Liu Yanze, dropping hints and making efforts, but he remained unmoved, telling her they couldn’t go back to the past. This was his answer to her. She wished he would tell her he no longer had feelings for her so she could let go, but he hadn’t.

His tablet was filled with her photos, and he kept checking her social media. She felt embarrassed by her recent actions. Xing Zhizhi later drank with Liu Yanze, who confessed that he didn’t regret breaking up with Luo Xiaoxiao because they had grown so different. He couldn’t see his value as an ordinary person, while Luo Xiaoxiao was beautiful and talented. He felt unworthy of her, like he offered her nothing of value.

Xing Zhizhi suggested that maybe Luo Xiaoxiao understood his work and ideals more than he realized. After drinking, Xing Zhizhi went to Qin Fei and told her that Liu Yanze and Xiaoxiao hadn’t reconciled. Though Liu Yanze claimed he had no regrets, Xing Zhizhi sensed his true feelings were conflicted. He reassured Qin Fei that they would not end up like Liu Yanze and Luo Xiaoxiao.

Qin Fei took care of Xing Zhizhi after he got drunk, noticing how worried he seemed about missing his chance with her. She realized he was too afraid of losing her to take the risk, and that his hesitation came from fear. Determined, she decided to formally confess her feelings to him. She called Ren Siqi to inform her that she was about to start dating Xing Zhizhi and advised her to prepare herself.

Xing Zhizhi’s sister called him, but since he couldn’t answer, Qin Fei picked up the phone for him. On the other end, a woman mentioned that Xing Zhizhi had promised to take “Baobei” to the amusement park. Qin Fei introduced herself as Xing Zhizhi’s friend. Xing Zhizhi’s sister, intending to test Qin Fei, didn’t reveal that she was his sister. She simply asked Qin Fei to remind Xing Zhizhi to call Baobei back, saying Baobei missed him.

Qin Fei felt uneasy after the call, thinking Xing Zhizhi might already have a child. Luo Xiaoxiao helped Qin Fei pick out an outfit for Xing Zhizhi’s upcoming speech, but Qin Fei kept glancing at her phone, waiting for him to explain. She got annoyed and said she wouldn’t attend the event. When Xing Zhizhi woke up, he called his sister to ask what she’d said to make Qin Fei leave him such a sarcastic message.

Realizing his sister had deliberately not explained their relationship, he knew Qin Fei must have misunderstood. He sent her a family photo, clarifying that the “ancestor” and “Baobei” were his sister and nephew. Seeing the message, Qin Fei realized her mistake. Luo Xiaoxiao had a red dress that was a little small on her, so she lent it to Qin Fei.

Feeling reassured, Qin Fei wore the red dress to attend Xing Zhizhi’s speech but was mistakenly abducted in the parking lot by the obsessed fan who had been stalking Luo Xiaoxiao. Ka Fei waited for Qin Fei but eventually called Luo Xiaoxiao, who informed her that Qin Fei had left earlier. Ka Fei, Luo Xiaoxiao, and Liu Yanze searched around, and in the parking lot, they found Qin Fei’s dropped sunglasses, realizing something had gone wrong.

After taking Qin Fei, Liu Wei realized he’d kidnapped the wrong person, berating himself for the mistake and blaming it on why Xiaoxiao didn’t like him. Qin Fei told him the dress was loaned to her by Luo Xiaoxiao and promised she wouldn’t call the police if he let her go. As he allowed her to leave, he noticed her phone in hand and realized he’d been tricked, demanding she hand it over.

Qin Fei took the chance to call Xing Zhizhi for help. Xing Zhizhi, hearing her distress, left his speech immediately to rescue her. Liu Yanze advised Xing Zhizhi to listen carefully for any environmental clues. Xing Zhizhi noted the background noise, and the hotel security mentioned a loud, echoing sound in a storage room on the basement floor. Xing Zhizhi confirmed he’d also heard echoes. Liu Yanze and Luo Xiaoxiao quickly went to rescue Qin Fei.

When Liu Yanze entered, Liu Wei immediately held Qin Fei at knifepoint. Liu Yanze urged him to release her, saying it wasn’t too late to turn back. Liu Wei replied that he had no way back. Luo Xiaoxiao, seeing his agitation, tried to calm him, offering to meet him instead if he let Qin Fei go. Liu Wei accused her of lying, saying she had chosen Liu Yanze over him. Luo Xiaoxiao replied that Liu Yanze was only her bodyguard.

Liu Wei scoffed, saying her gaze was full of feelings for Liu Yanze, so Luo Xiaoxiao sent him away on purpose. As she distracted Liu Wei, Liu Yanze stealthily approached from behind and restrained him. Just as Luo Xiaoxiao was helping Qin Fei leave, Liu Wei suddenly broke free and lunged at Xiaoxiao, shoving her against a shelf. Liu Yanze shielded Xiaoxiao, while Qin Fei, having fallen to the ground, was about to be hit by a falling fire extinguisher.

Xing Zhizhi rushed over, pulling her into his arms, but was struck on the head and collapsed, apologizing to Qin Fei for being late as he fainted. Xing Zhizhi suffered a minor concussion. When he regained consciousness, Qin Fei felt a pang of guilt, thinking he was hurt because of her. Xing Zhizhi’s sister came to visit him, and Qin Fei, after greeting her, stepped out of the room.

Over the next few days in the hospital, Xing Zhizhi waited anxiously, as Qin Fei hadn’t visited him. Growing impatient, he tried to discharge himself to find her, but his sister stopped him, urging him to be patient. He messaged Qin Fei to ask her to meet. After meeting with Xing Zhizhi’s sister, Qin Fei felt more confident and agreed to meet him by the musical fountain.

At the fountain, Qin Fei confessed her feelings, telling Xing Zhizhi that he had “officially passed,” and from now on, he was her boyfriend. She said that with him by her side, she feared nothing and believed they would be together for a long, long time.

Qin Fei told Xing Zhizhi that she took his talk about quantum entanglement and fate seriously. She remembered how he had saved her in France, and now, once again, he had thrown himself forward to save her. She wanted to believe, just once, that he wouldn’t leave her. Heaven had taken her father and family from her; it had to give her something back. Maybe Xing Zhizhi was the person Heaven had left for her.

Qin Fei and Xing Zhizhi began a long-distance relationship, sharing their daily schedules with each other while continuing their own work. Their lives were filled with sweetness and fulfillment. Due to a previous accident, Xing Zhizhi had developed a hand tremor, making him unable to perform surgery. He transferred to the rehabilitation department, but recently, he’d been having nightmares and headaches.

Qin Fei noticed he wasn’t in good condition and felt he had something on his mind, but he didn’t want her to worry, so he kept it to himself. He visited a child at a welfare center, who asked when he would tell Qin Fei about his situation abroad. Xing Zhizhi wondered what he’d do if she couldn’t accept it, but he reassured himself that Qin Fei would understand. As his headaches worsened, he went to a doctor.

After an exam, the doctor found no physical issues, suggesting it might be psychological and advised him to consult a psychiatrist. Qin Fei missed Xing Zhizhi a lot. Recently, she’d been so immersed in her role that the director even praised her acting. She could now wrap up filming early and return to see Xing Zhizhi.

He was thrilled at the news, and he went on a big shopping spree, stocking up on all her favorite snacks, along with a box of condoms. Qin Fei was especially grateful to Luo Xiaoxiao, who had encouraged her to embrace new love. Now, Qin Fei was about to embrace her own love and wished happiness for Luo Xiaoxiao too. Even though Chen Shen didn’t seem entirely reliable, he really liked Xiaoxiao.

When Chen Shen invited Xiaoxiao to a movie, she unexpectedly agreed, surprising him. After the movie, they went to dinner together, where Luo Xiaoxiao asked Chen Shen how long he’d liked her. She felt that one-sided feelings weren’t fair. Chen Shen said love wasn’t about fairness; it was about what the waiting person felt. Maybe the one waiting was happy in their own way.

Luo Xiaoxiao said they could watch more movies together in the future, making Chen Shen very happy. Qin Fei and Xing Zhizhi went on a date. Even though she wrapped herself up tightly, two high school girls still recognized her. Ren Siqi warned her that if she didn’t want to get recognized, she’d better stay home. But Qin Fei, bored at home, wanted to go out and asked Xing Zhizhi to find a solution.

She hinted that if he could figure out a way, she’d help him fulfill a certain “adult wish. ” Xing Zhizhi asked her to fulfill his wish first, and at last, they were together as a couple. To make Qin Fei’s wish of having a normal date come true, Xing Zhizhi sought advice from Liu Yanze on how to date a celebrity, while Qin Fei got advice from Luo Xiaoxiao.

Following their tips, they decided to blend into the surroundings so that even if people saw them, they’d just assume Qin Fei was a regular girl who looked a bit like a celebrity. Dressed as a schoolgirl, Qin Fei went to pick Xing Zhizhi up from work, and no one recognized her. They had plans to watch the lunar eclipse together. Qin Fei remarked that ancient people used to make up myths, calling an eclipse “the heavenly dog eating the sun.

” She said it was nothing like that, hinting to Xing Zhizhi that, even if he knew her words were lies, he should still believe her. Xing Zhizhi asked if she’d believe him, and Qin Fei replied she would. Xing Zhizhi then promised he would never hurt her.

Qin Fei's contract was about to expire, and Ren Siqi offered her a ten-year renewal, along with a custom-tailored lead role in a new show. If she signed, she would also gain an additional 3% stake in the company. The contract was extremely tempting, and Ka Fei strongly urged her to agree. Qin Fei felt some pressure, knowing that Ren Siqi had put all his hopes on her. Meanwhile, a patient specifically requested Xing Zhizhi for their surgery.

Yu Zhecheng told Xing Zhizhi this was a great opportunity for him to transition back to thoracic surgery, and the hospital took this surgery very seriously. Even the director hoped he would return to thoracic, so Yu Zhecheng encouraged him to accept. Luo Xiaoxiao had just finished filming, and Chen Shen granted her a vacation, promising not to disturb her during this time. He arranged a trip to Bali for her.

Luo Xiaoxiao asked if he’d like to go with her; she used to enjoy traveling alone, but now, with a boyfriend, it felt different. Chen Shen was thrilled by her invitation. Xing Zhizhi knew his own limitations and felt troubled about not being able to perform surgeries. He invited Liu Yanze out for a meal to ease his mind.

During their meal, a nurse from Xing Zhizhi’s hospital happened to be there; she had a crush on Liu Yanze and, knowing he was friends with Xing Zhizhi, asked for an introduction. Xing Zhizhi had assumed Liu Yanze still had lingering feelings for Luo Xiaoxiao, but seeing her go on vacation with her boyfriend, he suggested that Liu Yanze could consider meeting new people.

After dinner, the girl caught up with Liu Yanze and gave him a bottle of bruise ointment, saying that, as a nurse, she hoped he’d stay safe. Liu Yanze was silent as he stared at the bottle, and the girl, thinking he disliked it, offered to take it back. Liu Yanze told her he actually liked it very much. Xing Zhizhi turned down the surgery opportunity, passing it to Yu Zhecheng instead.

Yu Zhecheng, puzzled by Xing Zhizhi’s decision to refuse such a good opportunity, complained to Ka Fei that if he got the chance, he could earn a promotion and a raise. He asked Ka Fei not to tell Qin Fei about it, but Qin Fei overheard and immediately asked Yu Zhecheng about it. Yu Zhecheng told her that Xing Zhizhi had refused to return to thoracic surgery.

Back at home, Qin Fei saw Xing Zhizhi meticulously preparing a surgery plan, realizing he did want to return to the operating room. She encouraged him, saying that people need desires to live. She enjoyed beautiful bags, shoes, and jewelry, and worked hard to earn money to fulfill her desires. She hoped Xing Zhizhi could also pursue his passion.

She knew he’d been preparing for a long time to return to the operating table, and now that the opportunity had come, she wanted him to seize it. Xing Zhizhi asked her what she would choose if faced with such a decision and whether she could give up everything. Qin Fei said she could. Ren Siqi kept urging Qin Fei to sign the contract, but she hesitated.

Meanwhile, a dance troupe where Qin Fei had once trained used her photos for promotion and was warned by her agency. When Qin Fei visited the troupe, she found out from the current director that her former mentors, including Director Wang, were no longer there. The director recognized her, saying the photos had been removed and hoping she’d let it go as a favor to Director Wang. Qin Fei replied that she had a contract and couldn’t decide alone.

The director was disappointed, reminding her that Director Wang’s greatest regret before retiring was not protecting her properly when they were in France. During an interview, the host asked why Qin Fei continued acting if she found it painful. Qin Fei replied it was for livelihood and money. Ren Siqi and Ka Fei, watching, were alarmed and quickly reminded her to be mindful of her words. She then corrected herself, reluctantly stating she had chosen acting over dancing.

Later, during a break from her schedule, Qin Fei saw a notification that the dance troupe was disbanding. She asked the driver to take her to the troupe, where she saw the director bidding farewell to the members. Deeply moved, she informed Ren Siqi that she had decided not to renew her contract.

Ren Siqi approached Xing Zhizhi, asking if Qin Fei’s decision not to renew her contract was influenced by him. Xing Zhizhi replied that he was unaware of her decision. Later, Xing Zhizhi told Qin Fei that when she called him, Ren Siqi was with him. Qin Fei asked how Ren Siqi was, and Xing Zhizhi mentioned that he didn’t look well.

Crying, Qin Fei shared with Xing Zhizhi that she had once argued with her mother and came alone to Huhai with her luggage. It was Director Wang who picked her up, telling her that Zhongkun Dance Troupe would be her new home. Though she couldn’t dance due to an accident, she had placed her dreams in that troupe, hoping the younger dancers could fulfill her aspirations.

Now, seeing the troupe disband hurt her even more than when she had to leave. Xing Zhizhi asked if she had thought about her future plans. Qin Fei admitted she didn’t know yet, but she knew what she didn’t want. She wanted to pursue her dreams, even if it meant having nothing left in the future. She asked for Xing Zhizhi's support, and he assured her he’d stand by her no matter what she chose.

Chen Shen wanted Luo Xiaoxiao to meet his parents, and she agreed. He was thrilled and repeatedly told her not to worry, as his parents didn’t interfere with his relationships. He also mentioned that they had even watched Luo Xiaoxiao's movies, so she didn’t need to be anxious. On the way, Luo Xiaoxiao saw news of an explosion at a chemical plant where some rescue team members had been severely injured. She grew concerned about Liu Yanze.

Chen Shen noticed her worry and took her to the rescue team’s base, where they saw Liu Yanze unharmed. Luo Xiaoxiao then hurried to meet Chen Shen’s parents, saying they were still waiting. Realizing she still couldn’t let go of Liu Yanze, Chen Shen changed his mind and decided not to take her to meet his parents. Qin Fei approached Chen Shen for information about Li Changjiang, as he was Ren Siqi’s main investor.

Ren Siqi had signed a three-year performance agreement with Li Changjiang. The first two years had been challenging to meet targets, and the third year was a struggle, which was why Ren wanted to transition into producing and cast Qin Fei as the lead to pool all resources into meeting the targets. If Qin Fei quit, the company would fail to meet the goal and face a penalty of fifty million yuan to Li Changjiang.

Ren Siqi told Qin Fei that she could quit acting if she wanted, but that would result in the loss of many jobs for people in the company. He reminded her that her mother’s clothing store sources and guarantor were thanks to him. If she stopped acting, her mother would lose those as well and urged her to reconsider. Chen Shen suggested Qin Fei should ask Luo Xiaoxiao who mattered more in her life.

If Qin Fei did this favor, he’d help her connect with Li Changjiang. Luo Xiaoxiao decided to follow Chen Shen’s advice, making him happy. He drove to meet her, and Luo Xiaoxiao admitted she had developed deep feelings for Liu Yanze, which had become an obsession. She felt it was unfair to continue seeing Chen Shen under these circumstances.

Chen Shen asked what it would take for her to move on, and she replied that perhaps, in time, she would grow past it. Chen Shen promised he’d wait until she did. He hugged her, and they officially ended their relationship, each becoming single again. Meanwhile, Liu Yanze saw them hugging, misunderstood the situation, and accepted the nurse’s friend request on WeChat. Xing Zhizhi reviewed Qin Fei’s previous contract and discovered numerous loopholes.

Qin Fei blamed these issues on Ren Siqi. Later, Ren Siqi visited Qin Fei’s mother, bearing gifts, and told her that Qin Fei was unwilling to renew her contract. He hoped Qin Fei’s mother could persuade her otherwise. Upon learning this, Qin Fei’s mother was furious and said she would talk to Qin Fei.

Ren Siqi also arranged for the company’s HR to meet with Ka Fei, offering her a promotion and raise if she could convince Qin Fei to renew her contract. If Qin Fei didn’t renew, it would be difficult to meet the targets, and Ka Fei’s own job could be at risk.

Ka Fei informed Qin Fei that the company’s HR had approached her about a promotion and raise, but it required her to convince Qin Fei to renew her contract. Without hesitation, Ka Fei resigned. Qin Fei mentioned that she had already discussed a promotional position for Ka Fei with Ren Siqi, which touched Ka Fei deeply. Qin Fei's mother visited and found Xing Zhizhi at home.

Xing Zhizhi noticed her neck issues and offered to massage her while discussing cooking together. Qin Fei’s mother really liked Xing Zhizhi. However, when Qin Fei saw her mother enjoying Xing Zhizhi's company, she was surprised and directly told her mother that she was aware of her intentions and had already made up her mind. No one could change that. Upset, Qin Fei’s mother left.

Xing Zhizhi reassured Qin Fei that her mother, like her, was tough on the outside but caring on the inside. She genuinely cared for Qin Fei. Later, Qin Fei received a message from her mother stating that she had saved all the money Qin Fei had sent her over the years. She said that since Qin Fei had made her decision, she wouldn’t say more. The card was left on the coffee table at Qin Fei's home.

When Qin Fei saw the card, she was moved to tears. Qin Fei told Xing Zhizhi that she planned to talk to Li Changjiang about the performance agreement. However, Chen Shen warned her that the agreement was actually a trap set by Li Changjiang for Ren Siqi, who had his eye on the company’s land. If the agreement failed, he would be pleased, making Chen Shen doubt the effectiveness of Qin Fei approaching Li Changjiang.

When Qin Fei arrived at Li Changjiang’s company, she learned that he wasn’t there and had gone to the hospital because his wife needed surgery. The doctor Li Changjiang trusted was Xing Zhizhi. When Xing Zhizhi heard Qin Fei mention Li Changjiang, he recognized the name. At the hospital, he learned that Li Changjiang was the investor behind Qin Fei’s management company.

Ka Fei later told Qin Fei that she was now free because the performance agreement with Li Changjiang had been extended by three years. This gave Ren Siqi more time to nurture another talent like Qin Fei to fulfill the agreement, allowing Qin Fei to leave freely. Though surprised at how easily it was resolved, Qin Fei was pleased with the outcome and happily shared the news with Xing Zhizhi, who agreed to return to surgery. They planned to celebrate.

However, Xing Zhizhi felt pressured as he hadn’t performed surgery in a long time and practiced peeling eggshells at home each night. He developed a surgical plan because Li Changjiang wanted not just for his wife to survive but also to fully return to normal life after having a lung removed. This surgery was quite complex, so Xing Zhizhi recommended Yu Zhecheng as the lead surgeon, with himself as the assistant.

Li Changjiang only trusted Xing Zhizhi, and he agreed to the plan only after Xing Zhizhi assured him he would take full responsibility. When Qin Fei learned that the patient for the surgery was Li Changjiang’s wife, she confronted Ren Siqi, questioning whether he had coerced Xing Zhizhi into taking the surgery. She didn’t want Xing Zhizhi to make compromises because of her.

Ren Siqi explained that he was merely facilitating the connection, as Li Changjiang had specifically requested Xing Zhizhi. He also mentioned that the new performance agreement extended the time and offered Qin Fei a 3% stake, ensuring that even if she left the company, she would still receive compensation. Xing Zhiwu called Qin Fei to check on Xing Zhizhi’s situation after hearing he was returning to surgery.

Qin Fei apologized, feeling that Xing Zhizhi might be taking on the surgery because of her. Xing Zhiwu reassured her that Xing Zhizhi was meant for the operating room and that his primary concern was the patient. She advised Qin Fei not to blame herself, suggesting that sometimes all someone needs is a little push. As long as Qin Fei believed in and supported him, that was enough.

Qin Fei noticed that Xing Zhizhi was diligently practicing and reviewing various surgical materials and videos every day. She asked him if he felt a lot of pressure since he was about to perform such a difficult surgery right after returning to the operating room. Xing Zhizhi downplayed it, saying he wasn’t feeling much pressure. Remembering that Xing Zhiwu had suggested she play dumb to encourage Xing Zhizhi, she chose not to push further.

Qin Fei called her mother to ask for the recipe for traditional egg cake, wanting to make it for Xing Zhizhi. Her mother, who really liked Xing Zhizhi, encouraged Qin Fei to treat him well. Qin Fei then brought the egg cake to Ren Siqi. She thanked him for supporting her during her low points and told him that she didn’t want to be a pawn that pressured Xing Zhizhi.

She made it clear that the performance agreement was one thing, while surgery was another. She refused to let her issues sacrifice Xing Zhizhi and intended to clarify things with Li Changjiang. Ren Siqi asked if she had fully considered the consequences of her actions, to which Qin Fei confidently replied that she had. Qin Fei approached Li Changjiang to express her stance.

She felt he shouldn’t use her to threaten Xing Zhizhi, emphasizing that Xing Zhizhi was not the kind of doctor who would ignore a patient in need. He had never revealed why he left the operating room for rehabilitation. Initially, she thought he had given up, but she learned that he had been studying surgical materials and videos for five years.

Xing Zhizhi actually wanted to return to the operating room the most, but his repeated refusals for this surgery were certainly out of consideration for the patient. Qin Fei hoped that any decision made by Xing Zhizhi would stem from his professionalism as a doctor, as that would also be responsible for the patient’s well-being. Xing Zhizhi realized Qin Fei had met with Li Changjiang and guessed she was informed.

Qin Fei told him that Xing Zhiwu mentioned that sometimes people need a push when they are down, or they may never recover. While she hoped to push Xing Zhizhi forward, she didn’t want to become a source of pressure. She wanted him to make decisions without feeling burdened by her. Xing Zhizhi said he wanted to give it a try, and Qin Fei promised to be by his side during the surgery.

During the surgery, Yu Zhecheng was the lead surgeon while Xing Zhizhi guided him from the side. However, there was significant blood loss during the procedure, forcing Xing Zhizhi to step in and manage the bleeding and stitching himself. He felt anxious throughout the surgery, especially when he unexpectedly saw Xiao Jia in the operating room. After he finished stitching, Yu Zhecheng completed the surgery, which was a success.

Once the surgery was over, Xing Zhizhi left the room and chatted with Xiao Jia, telling her she shouldn’t have come. Xiao Jia remarked that if her surgery could be that successful, it would be great. When Qin Fei learned that the surgery was a success, she sought out Xing Zhizhi, but Xiao Jia had vanished. Ren Siqi and Li Changjiang extended their performance agreement again, and Li Changjiang offered Qin Fei a 3% equity stake.

Qin Fei declined the money, feeling that the surgery's success was entirely Xing Zhizhi’s achievement and that she shouldn’t benefit from it. She suggested that Li Changjiang donate that amount in his wife’s name to charity. Li Changjiang expressed confidence in Qin Fei and said she could reach out to him for future collaborations. Though Qin Fei decided not to renew her contract, she chose to invest in the company as a partner.

While stepping away from being an artist, her biggest desire was to take the college entrance examination. She bought many study materials and gifted Xing Zhizhi a pen, hoping he could tutor her. Xing Zhizhi sought help from a psychologist, Ge Wu. It turned out that Xiao Jia was a figment of his imagination, appearing when he went back to his home country to deliver supplies to an orphanage. Xiao Jia's presence didn’t negatively affect him; they interacted as friends.

Whenever Xing Zhizhi felt down, Xiao Jia was there to comfort him. However, after her unexpected appearance in the operating room, Xing Zhizhi realized he no longer had control over her. He understood that Xiao Jia represented his underlying issues. Dr. Ge Wu advised that returning to the operating room might trigger his memories, and he did not recommend Xing Zhizhi continue working at the hospital at this stage.

Qin Fei noticed that Xing Zhizhi hadn’t been himself lately and felt that his mood had been down since Li Changjiang’s surgery. She asked if anything was wrong, but Xing Zhizhi didn’t want her to worry, so he reassured her that nothing was bothering him. Qin Fei suggested a trip to relax, mentioning that since they became a couple, they hadn’t had a proper vacation together. They decided to go to Sanya to enjoy the ocean.

Xing Zhizhi applied for a six-month leave from the hospital to go on vacation with Qin Fei and relax. Yu Zhecheng requested that he stay to help with some responsibilities, but Xing Zhizhi had made up his mind, surprising their colleagues. After all, Xing Zhizhi had recently completed a major surgery and was at a prime moment for promotion and a raise, so his sudden leave puzzled everyone.

The nurses speculated that Qin Fei might be pregnant, and Xing Zhizhi was even preparing to propose. Yu Zhecheng mentioned the pregnancy rumor to Ka Fei, who cheerfully asked Qin Fei how far along she was and if it was a boy or a girl, leaving Qin Fei confused as she wasn’t aware of any pregnancy. At the hospital, Xing Zhiwu heard about Qin Fei’s rumored pregnancy and, delighted, sought out Xing Zhizhi to ask him about it.

Xing Zhizhi clarified that Qin Fei was not pregnant and confided in her about his psychological condition, asking her not to inform their parents. Xing Zhiwu asked if Qin Fei knew about his condition. Xing Zhizhi replied that Qin Fei might know a little, but he wasn’t sure he could tell her everything, as he didn’t want her to worry.

Later, while Qin Fei was waiting at the airport for Xing Zhizhi to finish work so they could go to Sanya, she received a call informing her that he had been in a car accident. She rushed to the hospital, where Xing Zhizhi explained that it was just a minor rear-end collision and that he’d only injured his hand.

Relieved, Qin Fei said it was fine as long as he was okay, though he would no longer be able to accompany her to Sanya. Xing Zhizhi later explained to his psychologist, Dr. Ge Wu, that it hadn’t actually been a rear-end collision. While he was on his way to the airport, he suddenly saw Xiao Jia appear in the middle of the road, causing him to swerve and crash into the guardrail. Dr.

Ge Wu told him that his condition was more serious than initially thought. Learning that he was planning to travel with Qin Fei, Dr. Ge Wu acknowledged that a change of environment might help him recover and that three months of improvement was possible. However, he warned Xing Zhizhi not to get his hopes up, as there could be setbacks, and, if things didn’t improve, he might need medication, which could have side effects like nerve dulling and slower movement.

Not wanting Qin Fei to worry, Xing Zhizhi decided not to travel with her and instead told her that the hospital had assigned him to a conference for two months. Qin Fei was reluctant to part with him but accepted his decision. At a banquet, Luo Xiaoxiao encountered a former admirer, President Wang, who, learning that she had broken up with Chen Shen, expressed his long-time feelings for her and offered her various resources if she left Chen Shen for him.

Luo Xiaoxiao rejected him, stating that she wasn’t interested. Feeling humiliated in front of others, President Wang insisted she drink a glass of juice instead of alcohol, knowing that she couldn’t drink since she was driving. However, it was mango juice, to which she was allergic. He ordered his men to follow her car and take photos of her with a red, rash-covered face from the allergic reaction, intending to humiliate her publicly.

Luo Xiaoxiao had a severe reaction and couldn’t breathe properly. She pulled over to look for her medication but couldn’t find it and, just before fainting, managed to make a call. Liu Yanze received the call and, worried, found her location, only to see someone taking pictures of the unconscious Luo Xiaoxiao. He punched the photographer, administered the medication, and helped her recover. Liu Yanze was injured while helping her and needed hospitalization.

Xing Zhizhi, alongside the hospital director, assisted in the surgery. During the operation, Xing Zhizhi again saw Xiao Jia. After the surgery, the director asked Xing Zhizhi why he had requested such a long leave. Xing Zhizhi confided that he had never fully recovered, and Xiao Jia was now beyond his control. The director understood that Xing Zhizhi intended to leave the hospital and assured him that, despite his struggles, he should not give up. He encouraged Xing Zhizhi to strive toward regaining the confidence that once made him proud.

Luo Xiaoxiao rushed to the hospital upon hearing about Liu Yanze’s injuries. She felt heartbroken seeing him lying on the hospital bed covered in bruises and stayed by his side, taking careful care of him while he was unconscious. A young nurse named Li Xue, who had a crush on Liu Yanze, came by to deliver his team uniform from the day he was injured.

She saw Luo Xiaoxiao there and noticed a photo of Liu Yanze with Luo Xiaoxiao, as well as medication for allergies, fall out of his clothes. Li Xue explained that she and Liu Yanze had only met a few times and weren’t a couple, hoping Luo Xiaoxiao wouldn’t misunderstand her presence. Luo Xiaoxiao, who had even turned down a new acting role to take care of him, remained by his side. Every day, Luo Xiaoxiao would come at 8:30 a. m.

and stay with Liu Yanze for the entire day. She overheard the nurses mentioning that a member of the Xiaoyun Rescue Team was severely injured and had difficulty affording the medical bills due to financial hardship. Delaying a bit to inquire about donation options, she was late getting back to Liu Yanze’s room and, upon arrival, found him awake.

However, watching the interaction between Liu Yanze and Li Xue, Luo Xiaoxiao felt out of place and decided not to cling to Liu Yanze. She forced a bitter smile as she left. Meanwhile, Xing Zhizhi contacted Xi Xi and learned that her aunt and uncle had turned their house into a guesthouse. He decided to go there to reset and adjust his state of mind.

Qin Fei, thinking he was going on a two-month business trip to Australia, was reluctant to see him leave. She asked if he could wait to go until Liu Yanze recovered fully. Xing Zhizhi reassured her, saying he had already visited Liu Yanze and that his recovery was progressing well, so there was no need to worry. When Qin Fei offered to drive him to the airport, Xing Zhizhi declined, saying that Yu Zhecheng would take him instead.

Luo Xiaoxiao went to talk to Qin Fei, who encouraged her to have an open conversation with Liu Yanze. Qin Fei was touched by how tirelessly Luo Xiaoxiao had cared for him, saying she could see that Liu Yanze truly cared for her. Qin Fei thought that Liu Yanze probably had his reasons for rejecting Luo Xiaoxiao’s feelings. Luo Xiaoxiao felt that since he hadn’t explained the reason for their breakup, there was no need for her to know anymore.

Hearing about the rescue team member’s financial struggles, Luo Xiaoxiao anonymously founded a charitable foundation and donated a sum to help the rescue team. Chen Shen commented on how dedicated she was to Liu Yanze, but Luo Xiaoxiao clarified that, unlike before, her actions were no longer for him. She explained that she had once wanted to be a rescue team member herself but hadn’t been able to follow through.

This donation was her way of supporting those who selflessly helped others. Qin Fei’s younger brother, Lu Yicheng, decided he didn’t want to continue his studies and came to find Qin Fei. He remarked that Xing Zhizhi seemed like a person who would enjoy bossing others around and couldn’t understand how someone as free-spirited as Qin Fei would end up with him. He doubted that Xing Zhizhi would even like someone like Qin Fei.

Meanwhile, Xing Zhizhi had arrived at Xi Xi’s aunt and uncle’s guesthouse, helping out with various simple tasks, which kept him content and busy. Xi Xi, however, felt frustrated because her aunt and uncle wouldn’t let her do any work around the house, so she felt helpless. Xing Zhizhi suggested she try selling grapes online. When Qin Fei noticed Xi Xi selling grapes online, she ordered a large quantity to support her, and they were delivered to her home.

Lu Yicheng saw the grapes and realized that they were the same kind Xing Zhizhi had been eating. He pointed out that Australia’s climate wasn’t suited to grow Shine Muscat grapes, leading him to suspect that Xing Zhizhi wasn’t actually in Australia. He told Qin Fei that Xing Zhizhi was lying to her, but she didn’t believe him and told him to go home to their mother.

Refusing to leave, Lu Yicheng insisted he could prove that Xing Zhizhi was lying and accused Qin Fei of being too scared to find out if Xing Zhizhi was unreliable. Qin Fei reluctantly agreed to let him investigate. During a video call with Xing Zhizhi, Lu Yicheng asked to see the Australian sky and captured a photo of the moon.

He then used Qin Fei’s knowledge of moon phases to confirm that Xing Zhizhi was actually in the Northern Hemisphere and was, in fact, staying in Linkang County with Xi Xi.

Qin Fei and Ka Fei confronted Yu Zhecheng, pressing him to reveal where Xing Zhizhi really was. Yu Zhecheng tried to cover up with another story, but Ka Fei threatened to break up with him if he didn’t tell the truth. Finally, he admitted that Xing Zhizhi hadn’t been sent to Australia for an exchange program but had taken a six-month leave. When he left, he didn’t disclose his destination, fearing Yu Zhecheng might accidentally let it slip.

Qin Fei then approached Xing Zhizhi’s sister, Xing Zhizu, to ask if something serious had happened. Qin Fei explained that Xing Zhizhi had told her he was going to Australia for two months, yet she found out he’d actually requested a six-month leave and went to Linkang County. Xing Zhizu assured Qin Fei that Xing Zhizhi hadn’t done anything to betray her, which eased her worries a bit.

Qin Fei clarified that she wasn’t suspecting Xing Zhizhi of anything disloyal, just that she was deeply concerned about him. With that, Qin Fei decided to go to Linkang County to find Xing Zhizhi and get some answers. Meanwhile, Xing Zhizhi learned that Xi Xi’s aunt and uncle wanted to renovate their guesthouse but had been delayed due to lack of funds. He offered to finance the project and turn it into a themed guesthouse.

Initially, Xi Xi’s aunt and uncle refused to accept his money, but eventually, Xing Zhizhi convinced them. Qin Fei became the first guest to stay at the newly renovated guesthouse. She booked her stay online under the name “Miss Yan,” and Xi Xi arranged for Xing Zhizhi to pick her up. Qin Fei arrived with her younger brother, Lu Yicheng, who felt nauseated from the bus ride and threw up by the roadside.

While recovering, he noticed Xing Zhizhi chatting and exchanging WeChat information with a woman nearby. Thinking he’d caught Xing Zhizhi red-handed, he was thrilled. But Xing Zhizhi was only introducing the guesthouse to the woman. When he turned around, he saw Qin Fei and Yicheng and learned that Qin Fei was “Miss Yan. ” Back at the guesthouse, Xi Xi ran up and hugged Qin Fei, saying how much she missed her.

Xing Zhizhi quickly realized Xi Xi had known Qin Fei was coming. Lu Yicheng, still distrusting Xing Zhizhi, believed he was scheming to deceive Qin Fei, which left Xing Zhizhi feeling exasperated. Xi Xi took Qin Fei on a tour of the guesthouse, which was quite empty, so Qin Fei posted about it on social media to spread the word. Meanwhile, Liu Yanze went to the movies with Li Xue, but he seemed distracted the whole time.

Sensing his lack of interest in her, Li Xue mentioned that Luo Xiaoxiao had taken care of him tirelessly during his days in a coma. She praised Luo Xiaoxiao’s character before saying goodbye to Liu Yanze. Later, Xing Zhizhi found Qin Fei and apologized to her. Qin Fei replied that she didn’t want an apology; she wanted to know what had really happened to him.

When he struggled to answer, Qin Fei said that since she was already there, she would figure it out on her own. Qin Fei then approached Xi Xi, asking her what Xing Zhizhi was actually doing there. Xi Xi admitted she didn’t know his exact intentions but shared that Xing Zhizhi had been keeping himself busy with work and never allowed himself any downtime. One day, Lu Yicheng, seeing some sheep tied up, decided to let them roam freely.

However, the sheep ended up trampling all over the grapes, destroying them. Qin Fei was furious with Yicheng’s mischievous behavior, but Xing Zhizhi reassured her, suggesting they could still gather the grapes to make jam. Xing Zhizhi taught Lu Yicheng how to make jam, and while he was busy, Qin Fei snuck into Xing Zhizhi’s room. She found a report on his desk, and, misinterpreting it, thought Xing Zhizhi had liver cancer.

Lu Yicheng then confided in Xing Zhizhi, explaining how stubborn his sister Qin Fei could be. Once she made a decision, nothing could sway her. He added that she wouldn’t like someone no matter what they did if she didn’t feel anything for them. Xing Zhizhi noted that Qin Fei had never mentioned having a brother, to which Yicheng, hurt, replied that even if Qin Fei didn’t like him, they were still family.

However, if Qin Fei and Xing Zhizhi broke up, they would no longer have any connection at all. After reading the report, Qin Fei confronted Xing Zhizhi, telling him she already knew about his illness. She assured him that, no matter what, she would stay by his side.

Qin Fei thought that Xing Zhizhi had liver cancer, so she planned to take good care of him. However, Xing Zhizhi found her attitude a bit strange and suspected that she might have misunderstood something. He called a friend of his parents to say that his sister had sent him the information.

He also researched some information on liver cancer, and when Qin Fei heard this, she realized that the information was actually for someone else and that Xing Zhizhi did not have liver cancer. Qin Fei then asked Xing Zhizhi what illness he did have. He struggled to speak about it, which made Qin Fei angry. She confronted him, saying that she could have chosen not to ask or listen and could have easily ended their relationship.

But because it was him, she found herself feeling scared. She questioned whether they were coming to an end. Luo Xiaoxiao arrived with her suitcase to find Qin Fei and Xing Zhizhi arguing, sensing the tension. She reminded Xing Zhizhi of the importance of communication, referencing the story of "The Gift of the Magi," where one partner tries to do something good for the other without considering their needs.

She emphasized that while hair can grow back, a wounded heart can leave scars. Xing Zhizhi sent a paper airplane to Qin Fei to apologize and urged her to give the little chubby guy some time, but Qin Fei refused. Meanwhile, Liu Yanze was out drinking with colleagues when he spotted Chen Shen walking closely with another girl. Enraged, Liu Yanze confronted Chen Shen, asking if he knew how this would hurt Luo Xiaoxiao.

Chen Shen, annoyed by Liu Yanze's questioning, ended up in a fight. Liu Yanze won and declared that Chen Shen's actions hurt Luo Xiaoxiao. Chen Shen shot back, saying that every time he saw Luo Xiaoxiao upset over Liu Yanze, he felt even worse. He urged Liu Yanze to stop hurting her if he couldn't move on, suggesting that he should win Luo Xiaoxiao back.

Worried when she noticed that Luo Xiaoxiao hadn’t returned from her walk, Qin Fei joined Xing Zhizhi, Xi Xi, and her aunt and uncle to search for her. Xi Xi wanted to help but was sternly stopped by her uncle. Heartbroken, Xi Xi stayed behind, and Lu Yicheng comforted her, suggesting that it was better for her to rest given her previous leg injury.

Xi Xi didn't want to be seen as someone who needed protection and encouraged Lu Yicheng to let go of his bias against Xing Zhizhi. She reminded him that Qin Fei still cared for him. Lu Yicheng, however, was convinced that Xing Zhizhi was hiding something from Qin Fei and considered him a bad man, determined to expose his true nature to protect his sister.

While walking, Luo Xiaoxiao accidentally twisted her ankle and started calling for help, but no one responded. In a panic, she recalled the method Liu Yanze had taught her: using a mirror to reflect sunlight to attract rescue. Liu Yanze, having heard about Luo Xiaoxiao's disappearance, arrived at Xi Xi's guesthouse in Linkang County. Upon finding the injured Luo Xiaoxiao, he picked her up, comforting her and promising he wouldn’t leave again.

Meanwhile, Xing Zhizhi asked Qin Fei to get some medicine from his room. While there, she stumbled upon the psychiatric medication he was taking. Xing Zhizhi tried to convince her it was just anti-inflammatory medicine. However, Qin Fei looked up the medication name and realized it was for mental health treatment. Ka Fei also messaged her, reminding her that Dr. Ge Wu had always said to take good care of Xing Zhizhi.

Lu Yicheng overheard Xing Zhizhi on a call with a girl, assuming he was two-timing. Seizing the opportunity while Xing Zhizhi wasn't paying attention, he stole his phone and copied the data onto his computer. Luo Xiaoxiao then pulled Lu Yicheng outside to take pictures of her, but after several unsatisfactory shots, he lost interest. Liu Yanze arrived with a camera, offering to take pictures of her instead.

He told Luo Xiaoxiao that her smile was the most beautiful, which made her curious about his intentions. Liu Yanze stated that he wanted to pursue her again. To help Xing Zhizhi and Qin Fei reconcile, the guesthouse planned to show a romantic movie. Lu Yicheng used the computer to mirror Xing Zhizhi’s phone screen, and everyone discovered that Xing Zhizhi had been in contact with Dr. Ge Wu and had visited a mental health clinic multiple times. Qin Fei realized that Lu Yicheng had sabotaged Xing Zhizhi's efforts to communicate.

Qin Fei had an argument with Lu Yicheng. He felt that Qin Fei had disliked him since childhood, and the more he followed her, the more she resented him. Eventually, he stopped coming home altogether because he believed he had taken his mother's attention away from her. He thought that exposing Xing Zhizhi was justified, as Xing Zhizhi had been in contact with Dr. Ge Wu and was meeting him weekly.

Qin Fei told Lu Yicheng that his actions were an invasion of privacy, and he didn't need to worry about her relationship with Xing Zhizhi. She insisted that he pack his things and buy a ticket to leave the next day. Xing Zhizhi intervened, urging them to stop arguing. He admitted to Lu Yicheng that he was keeping some things from Qin Fei, but it wasn't as he thought. Xing Zhizhi took Qin Fei outside to tell her about Xiao Jia.

He explained that he met Xiao Jia five years ago at Su Man's hospital while volunteering after finishing his internship. A riot broke out in the town, and Xiao Jia's mother protected both of them. Before she died, she hoped that Xing Zhizhi would save her daughter. He recalled carrying Xiao Jia back to the hospital for surgery, but just as it was about to succeed, a shell hit the hospital, and Xiao Jia died on the operating table.

Since then, her memory had become a burden for Xing Zhizhi, preventing him from using a scalpel again. Although he could have stayed in the hospital, seeing Xiao Jia there again after the accident brought back painful memories. He confessed that taking medication only alleviated his symptoms temporarily; stopping would worsen them. He had come to this place because Dr.

Ge Wu suggested that a change of environment might help him heal, though it was also possible he might never recover. Qin Fei hugged Xing Zhizhi, assuring him she wouldn’t leave and would stay by his side. She was angry that they had agreed to share their burdens but now he was leaving her behind. Qin Fei declared she had brought study materials and would use them to "enslave" him, ensuring he wouldn’t have any time to relax.

Luo Xiaoxiao informed Qin Fei that Liu Yanze had come back wanting to reconcile with her. Qin Fei advised her not to agree too easily and to test his sincerity. When Qin Fei saw Liu Yanze trying to be attentive to Luo Xiaoxiao, she intervened. Liu Yanze was frustrated that he hadn’t been able to see Luo Xiaoxiao, so he turned to Xing Zhizhi for help in dealing with Qin Fei.

Xing Zhizhi asked Liu Yanze if he was ready to take responsibility for Luo Xiaoxiao for a lifetime. Liu Yanze assured him that he was serious and hoped for Xing Zhizhi's assistance. To help Liu Yanze see Luo Xiaoxiao, Xing Zhizhi intentionally took Qin Fei to the electrical room, creating an opportunity for Liu Yanze. Liu Yanze confessed to Luo Xiaoxiao that everything he had said before was a lie.

He claimed that his relationship with Li Xue was over and asked Luo Xiaoxiao for another chance, expressing that he didn’t want to lose her again. He had worked hard to buy the apartment they once rented together, even if it wasn't as nice or big as the place she lived in now. Luo Xiaoxiao replied that it wasn’t about material things; she just wanted to know why he had broken up with her.

Despite her repeated attempts to reach him, he had always rejected her. Liu Yanze explained that he felt unworthy of her, suffering from low self-esteem because she was a star and he merely her cousin. However, he now realized that as long as he could be with her, he was willing to be the “stinky bodyguard” others called him because she was what mattered most to him. At Xi Xi's uncle's house, they were struggling to sell grapes.

Xi Xi's aunt and uncle wanted to invite the boss of the exhibition to their home for negotiations. Xi Xi suggested that Luo Xiaoxiao join them to help discuss the price. However, the boss who showed up was Wang, who had previously harassed Luo Xiaoxiao. When Wang tried to take advantage of her during a handshake, Liu Yanze stepped in and tightened his grip. Luo Xiaoxiao remarked that her bodyguard had a strong grip and hoped Wang wouldn’t mind.

Wang, however, refused to back down and insulted Liu Yanze, calling him a “stinky bodyguard. ” Luo Xiaoxiao defended Liu Yanze, stating that she liked her “stinky bodyguard. ” Xi Xi's aunt and uncle also supported Luo Xiaoxiao and kicked Wang out. Hearing Luo Xiaoxiao acknowledge Liu Yanze made him very happy, and they reconciled.

Xi Xi's uncle had 30,000 pounds of grapes that needed to be sold, especially after Wang was chased away. Qin Fei promised that she would help until the end. She contacted Ren Siqi, who managed to sell a few hundred pounds, and Luo Xiaoxiao reached out to Chen Shen, who sold a thousand pounds. Xing Zhizhi and Liu Yanze also used their connections to sell several thousand pounds.

They noticed Lili, a guest at the inn, promoting Yunzhong Xiaozhu on short videos. Qin Fei and Luo Xiaoxiao decided to do a livestream to sell the grapes. Qin Fei offered her autographed photo to anyone who bought five pounds, and Luo Xiaoxiao’s photo for anyone who bought ten. She even promised they’d dance for the viewers if they sold out.

After selling a portion, there were still many grapes left, so Qin Fei stopped her aunt and uncle from taking them to the market, insisting they’d handle the sales. In the small town, few people recognized Qin Fei and Luo Xiaoxiao. Liu Yanze was very attentive to Luo Xiaoxiao, and when he noticed she was out of tissues, he went out to buy more. Luo Xiaoxiao, assuming he was hung up on the star-bodyguard situation, followed him.

She lost sight of him after a truck blocked her path, and as she walked back in disappointment, Liu Yanze found her, holding an umbrella for her. He assured her he would never leave again. Qin Fei tried for a long time to sell the grapes but had little luck, so she asked Xing Zhizhi to help. He offered “a professional massage for fifty yuan with a free pound of grapes,” attracting many elderly ladies.

However, even with this, they didn’t sell much. Feeling disappointed, the four of them were about to face Xi Xi’s uncle and aunt, when Lili came to tell them the grapes were all sold out, meaning they had to fulfill their promise and dance for the fans. Qin Fei pulled Luo Xiaoxiao onstage to prepare a dance for their fans, while Xing Zhizhi and Liu Yanze set up the stage.

Once the stage was ready, Qin Fei and Luo Xiaoxiao performed the promised dance perfectly. Liu Yanze seized the moment to propose to Luo Xiaoxiao, reminding her of a dream she had shared with him: a vision of them together by the sea, with no one else around. He also recalled that she once said she didn’t want to go through the effort of getting to know someone new and starting fresh.

Luo Xiaoxiao laughed, saying those were just casual words, but he took them seriously. Qin Fei and the others urged her to accept the proposal. Luo Xiaoxiao joked that her dream didn’t include so many people. Xing Zhizhi quickly replied, “We’re not people! ” and Luo Xiaoxiao accepted Liu Yanze’s proposal. Seeing Liu Yanze and Luo Xiaoxiao reconcile moved Qin Fei deeply. She felt that ever since coming to Linkang County, everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction.

She hinted to Xing Zhizhi about proposing, but he asked for a bit more time until he fully recovered. Recently, with more and more guests at the inn, Xi Xi’s aunt was planning an expansion but lacked funds. Luo Xiaoxiao offered to invest, not wanting the place to disappear. She hoped that in the future, she and Liu Yanze could return to the place where they got engaged.

While choosing an engagement ring for Qin Fei, Xing Zhizhi once again saw Xiao Jia. When he and Qin Fei returned to Huhai, he told her that he had seen Dr. Ge Wu. Dr. Ge Wu recommended that he take medication and start a semi-isolated treatment phase. Qin Fei became anxious, thinking he was trying to avoid her again. Xing Zhizhi explained that during the two-month semi-isolated treatment, he wouldn’t be able to see or contact her.

Being away from familiar family and friends would help stabilize his emotions, which would be beneficial for his recovery. He assured her that he wasn’t trying to avoid her; he was truly seeking treatment. Qin Fei agreed to the treatment, hoping that in two months, Xing Zhizhi would return as a fully recovered boyfriend.

Xing Zhizhi filled Qin Fei's fridge before packing his bags to leave. Xiao Jia asked him if he was really determined to undergo medication treatment, knowing it might not be effective. Xing Zhizhi replied that he wouldn’t know until he tried. As he left, Qin Fei had to buy some daily necessities on her own.

When she went to buy laundry detergent, she wasn’t sure which scent to choose and thought about asking Xing Zhizhi, but then remembered he was undergoing semi-isolated treatment, so she decided against it. Luo Xiaoxiao and Liu Yanze got married. Liu Yanze invited his teammates out for a meal to announce their marriage, and everyone congratulated him for finally tying the knot with Luo Xiaoxiao. After a tiring day at work, Luo Xiaoxiao lay on the sofa and fell asleep.

Liu Yanze, noticing she was asleep, covered her with a blanket. She was startled when she woke up to find him there, and he apologized for forgetting that she was no longer alone after being single for so long. Liu Yanze wondered if their marriage was too rushed. Luo Xiaoxiao teased him about having regrets, pretending to take off her ring, but Liu Yanze hurriedly stopped her, and they embraced affectionately.

Recently, Qin Fei had been keeping herself very busy with work. She was signing artists while also trying to recruit the dancers from the Zhongkun Dance Troupe to Ren Siqi's company. When she discussed cooperation with Ren Siqi, he complained about her previously signing Lili and now wanting to sign the dancers as well, reminding her that the company needed to make a profit. Qin Fei firmly insisted that these dancers would earn money for the company.

If he didn’t agree, that was his choice. Reluctantly, Ren Siqi agreed to her plan. Luo Xiaoxiao's staff came to her house to style her and found Liu Yanze there. Luo Xiaoxiao introduced him as her husband, revealing they were already married. The staff informed Chen Shen about this, which upset him greatly. Luo Xiaoxiao called Chen Shen to update him on her marriage, saying that if the news got out, there was no need to hide it.

Chen Shen arranged for an executive manager to take care of all of Luo Xiaoxiao's matters from then on, so she wouldn’t need to inform him anymore. To find a good place for the dance troupe, Qin Fei went with Ka Fei to look for venues. Eventually, they found one that the agent highly praised, only to discover it was an unused bar storage space of Chen Shen’s.

Qin Fei approached Chen Shen for a partnership, explaining that she was now the manager of the Zhongkun Dance Troupe and wanted to rent his warehouse for a year in exchange for promoting his bar for free, also offering him the title of honorary partner. Chen Shen agreed to the collaboration. Luo Xiaoxiao noticed that Qin Fei had been overloading herself with work, juggling performances, rehearsals, and even a cram class for college entrance exams.

She sensed something was off, realizing it was due to Xing Zhizhi. Wanting to help Qin Fei, she discussed it with Liu Yanze, who reminded her that Xing Zhizhi couldn’t see anyone during treatment. Luo Xiaoxiao countered that while Xing Zhizhi couldn’t be seen, Qin Fei could. She wanted to find out the location of Xing Zhizhi's treatment facility and suggested that Qin Fei visit him. Luo Xiaoxiao and Liu Yanze inquired at Dr. Ge Wu's psychological clinic. Dr.

Ge Wu told them he couldn’t disclose Xing Zhizhi’s location. They had to leave, but their visit was photographed, leading to rumors online that Luo Xiaoxiao had mental health issues. Chen Shen approached Luo Xiaoxiao and Liu Yanze to discuss the situation. Luo Xiaoxiao explained that they were only trying to help Qin Fei and hoped it wouldn’t affect her or Xing Zhizhi. Liu Yanze said he was open to any approach as long as it didn’t impact Luo Xiaoxiao.

Liu Yanze asked Chen Shen to handle the situation carefully, minimizing any impact on Luo Xiaoxiao's career. Chen Shen suggested that if a secret marriage would be best for Luo Xiaoxiao’s career, would Liu Yanze mind? Liu Yanze said he wouldn’t. Chen Shen then asked if he minded being Luo Xiaoxiao's manager. Liu Yanze replied that he would accept any arrangements that were beneficial for her.

Luo Xiaoxiao felt that Liu Yanze’s reluctance to publicly acknowledge their relationship implied a lack of trust in her and in their feelings for each other. She was confident that being open about their relationship wouldn’t hinder her career development. Liu Yanze agreed to her desire to publicly acknowledge their marriage. Upon learning that Luo Xiaoxiao went to a psychologist to help Qin Fei find the location for Xing Zhizhi's treatment, Ren Siqi decided to help.

When he saw the photo of Dr. Ge Wu, he resolved to locate the treatment facility. He snuck into Dr. Ge Wu’s house and removed a surveillance camera, discovering a business card for the treatment center in the mouth of a dog. He sent the address to Qin Fei, advising her to visit Xing Zhizhi discreetly. Curious about how Ren Siqi found out where Xing Zhizhi was, Qin Fei asked, but Ren Siqi told her not to pry.

Qin Fei disguised herself in a bear costume to sneak into the rehabilitation center to see Xing Zhizhi. Ka Fei gathered information about the hospital’s layout and informed Qin Fei of Xing Zhizhi’s location, encouraging her to bring the small cake she had made for him. On the way, some children saw the bear costume and wanted to interact, but Qin Fei insisted she was a princess bear, not just a bear, and declined to engage.

Unfortunately, Qin Fei tripped and dropped the cake, damaging it. At that moment, Xing Zhizhi spotted her and helped her up. Excited to see him, Qin Fei offered him the cake and gave him a hug, hoping it would cheer him up. As Qin Fei left and removed her costume, Dr. Ge Wu caught sight of her. She realized that Qin Fei must have learned about Xing Zhizhi from Ren Siqi. Furious, Dr.

Ge Wu confronted Ren Siqi, asking if he had turned off the surveillance cameras in the office and taken the business card to help Qin Fei find Xing Zhizhi. Ren Siqi admitted he had done it. Dr. Ge Wu argued that such actions wouldn't help Qin Fei; instead, they would endanger both Xing Zhizhi and Qin Fei. She expressed frustration over Ren Siqi's inability to change, from dating to marriage, now heading toward divorce. Dr.

Ge Wu stated she would revise the divorce agreement and send it to Ren Siqi’s email before leaving. While in the rehabilitation center, Xing Zhizhi often thought of Qin Fei and wanted to recover quickly. After some time, his condition hadn’t improved much. The doctor suggested increasing his medication dosage, which could have side effects like sluggishness and emotional numbness. Dr. Ge Wu reminded him, as a doctor himself, he should understand the risks involved.

Xing Zhizhi insisted he wanted to get better quickly because Qin Fei was waiting for him. After entering the second phase of increased medication, he felt emotionally stable. Xiao Jia hadn’t appeared again, but when Dr. Ge Wu informed him that he could be discharged to live normally, Xing Zhizhi didn’t display much emotional reaction. Dr. Ge Wu asked if something was bothering him, but Xing Zhizhi replied that he didn’t know; he felt stable but something felt off.

After being discharged, Xing Zhizhi went to the hospital to train. No matter how others chatted and joked around him, he remained unaffected. Yu Zhecheng remarked that Xing Zhizhi didn’t seem like he was on vacation but more like he was in training. Xing Zhizhi replied he could also undergo training. Yu Zhecheng mentioned his own progress, having become the youngest associate chief physician.

He had breakthroughs in his research and planned to propose to Ka Fei, hoping Xing Zhizhi could help. He took Xing Zhizhi to the bar where Xing Zhizhi had confessed to Qin Fei, asking him to teach him how to sing the song he had sung back then. However, when Xing Zhizhi sang, his emotion was flat and distant. Yu Zhecheng encouraged him to invest more feeling into his performance.

Realizing what was wrong, Xing Zhizhi acknowledged that the medication was causing him emotional numbness. Qin Fei knew Xing Zhizhi had been discharged but was confused when he didn’t come to find her. Ka Fei reassured her, having seen Yu Zhecheng on a video call, that he was likely preparing a surprise for Qin Fei, possibly after the Zhongkun Dance Troupe's performance. The performance began, but Qin Fei still waited for Xing Zhizhi, who didn’t show up.

Luo Xiaoxiao comforted her, saying that Xing Zhizhi would surely give her a big surprise later. Xing Zhizhi struggled with how to face Qin Fei. He didn’t answer her calls and reflected on her words about wanting him to propose after he recovered. He brought flowers to see Qin Fei, and she was thrilled to see him. She asked why he hadn’t answered her calls earlier.

Xing Zhizhi showed her a video of himself at her performance, and she realized he had arrived early. Curious if there were any other surprises besides congratulating her on a successful show, he revealed that he wanted to take her home to meet his parents. To prepare for meeting his parents, Qin Fei visited a salon for a hairstyle, explaining it was for her boyfriend’s family. The salon manager recommended a premium package that would meet her needs.

Another woman in the shop mentioned she was getting the same package because her son was bringing his girlfriend home for dinner. However, the hairstyle didn’t turn out as planned, and Qin Fei ended up with an outrageous hairstyle. She informed Xing Zhizhi that she couldn’t accompany him to meet his parents. Xing Zhizhi reassured her that it was her as a person his parents would be meeting, not her hairstyle. He told her not to worry, as he was certain about her, and suggested she wear a hat when they went to his parents' house.

It turns out that Xing Zhizhi’s mother was the woman Qin Fei had encountered at the salon, both having been talked into purchasing a hair treatment package. Xing Zhizhi’s mother happily welcomed them into the house, and even helped Qin Fei restore her hair. Xing Zhizhi offered to dry her hair and even took her upstairs to look at photo albums, preparing fruit just for her.

His attentiveness left Qin Fei feeling a bit overwhelmed, as she had expected to make an impression on his parents, hoping to build a connection with them. But Xing Zhizhi’s thoughtful gestures left her little opportunity to interact with them directly. She noticed that Xing Zhizhi seemed different from his previous high-emotional-intelligence self. Looking through his family photos, she realized why she fell for him.

While she was more pessimistic, Xing Zhizhi’s warmth, optimism, and kindness positively impacted everyone around him. During dinner, the family chatted and laughed, but it seemed like Xing Zhizhi was a bit slower to react and even forced a smile at times. Qin Fei later approached Dr. Ge Wu about Xing Zhizhi’s unusual behavior. Dr. Ge Wu explained that these were side effects of his medication. Qin Fei wanted to help, and Dr.

Ge Wu advised her to give him patience and companionship. Recovery through psychological treatment is a long process, she explained, where the support and understanding of loved ones are crucial. Qin Fei promised she would be there for him. Xing Zhizhi, too, was aware of his condition. Although reluctant, he agreed to continue his medication as the doctor recommended.

He arranged for a camping trip with Qin Fei, but just before they were about to leave, they were informed that the car needed maintenance. Qin Fei offered to rent a car, but then it started raining and storming. Disappointed, Xing Zhizhi felt as if even the universe was against their trip. Qin Fei reassured him and improvised by setting up a tent and camping lights inside.

As they sat in the tent, Xing Zhizhi asked if she was disappointed about missing the outdoor experience. Qin Fei replied that camping was all about the atmosphere, and as long as they were together in that tent, she was happy. Meanwhile, Yu Zhecheng took Ka Fei to the bar where Xing Zhizhi had confessed to Qin Fei, and serenaded her as part of his proposal plan.

Ka Fei was initially delighted, but her expression changed when she realized he was about to propose. She stopped him before he could finish. Confused, Yu Zhecheng shared his excitement over his promotion and salary increase, and his wish to marry her. Ka Fei said she didn’t want to marry. Yu Zhecheng, unsure why, thought she might want to break up.

Later, outside her workplace, Ka Fei assured him that she was happy with him and that she didn’t want to break up. Thinking she might be against having children, Yu Zhecheng was surprised when she clarified that while she could imagine having kids, she simply didn’t want to marry. He explained he had delayed proposing because he wanted to be professionally secure first.

Now that he felt established, he hoped to build a family with her and asked why she was so opposed to marriage. Ka Fei received a call from her father inviting her to a wedding, so she brought Yu Zhecheng along, saying she would explain then. Yu Zhecheng assumed she’d been hurt in a past relationship and was attending her ex’s wedding, but Ka Fei clarified it was her father’s fifth wedding.

His frequent marriages had instilled a deep fear of marriage in her. Yu Zhecheng encouraged her to skip the wedding and took her to his newly purchased home instead. He explained he didn’t just want to marry; he wanted to marry *her*. He understood that, in her mind, marriage was associated with instability and chaos, and reassured her he wouldn’t pressure her into marriage. Ka Fei, deeply touched, hugged him, asking how he would handle his parents’ expectations.

Yu Zhecheng said that their ultimate wish was for him to be happy, leaving her feeling reassured and comforted. Xing Zhizhi carefully researched engagement rings, finally choosing a design called "Eternal Love. " However, this ring was out of stock, requiring a transfer from another city. Liu Yanze reminded him that Qin Fei cared less about the ring and more about the person proposing.

But Xing Zhizhi, knowing how long they had waited for this day, wanted everything to be perfect. He meticulously planned the proposal, even editing a video for her. Sensing his intentions, Qin Fei dressed beautifully, eagerly awaiting his proposal. However, just as Xing Zhizhi prepared to present the ring, a voice in his mind warned him that it wasn’t right to tie Qin Fei to him. He was ill and couldn't pretend to be well forever.

How would Qin Fei feel when she learned the truth? In the end, he put away the ring and told her he wanted to break up. Qin Fei insisted that his illness didn’t matter to her. Xing Zhizhi admitted that he had put in so much effort to create the perfect proposal, but he had finally realized how imperfect he truly was. He didn’t want her to be married to an emotionally numb husband for the rest of her life.

Despite his attempts to recover, every effort reminded him that he might never fully heal. He confessed he couldn’t love her anymore and only wanted her to be happy.

Qin Fei was heartbroken because Xing Zhizhi wanted to break up with her. She drank heavily and kept messaging him, begging for reconciliation. She told him that she didn’t mind his illness and would stay with him, hoping that Xing Zhizhi wouldn’t break up with her. However, he didn’t respond to any of her messages. Luo Xiaoxiao and Liu Yanze, worried about her, stayed at her place to take care of her.

When Qin Fei woke up and realized what she had done, she felt embarrassed. Luo Xiaoxiao suddenly started feeling unwell and kept wanting to vomit. Qin Fei asked if she might be pregnant. Luo Xiaoxiao bought a pregnancy test and confirmed she was pregnant, but she had a role she really wanted to take, as she was scheduled to join a new project next month.

Chen Shen, her director, told her to make arrangements for the upcoming month, but Luo Xiaoxiao told him she needed some time to think about it. Liu Yanze, noticing that Luo Xiaoxiao seemed distracted, drove her to the set and then saw a receipt for the pregnancy test she had bought.

Later, that evening, Luo Xiaoxiao told Liu Yanze that she was pregnant and planned to cancel the project to stay at home and wait for the baby to be born. Liu Yanze mentioned that this was a role she had always wanted, and suggested they could find a way to balance both her career and her pregnancy. He guessed she was pregnant, so he went to a bookstore to buy many books to help her with the upcoming changes.

He also asked for time off to take care of her so she could continue working without any worries. Qin Fei returned home with her luggage, and her mother immediately started lecturing her. She asked why Xing Zhizhi didn’t come with her. Qin Fei explained that Xing Zhizhi had been busy recently. Xiao Cheng, without thinking, remarked that it looked like they had broken up.

Qin Fei’s mother assumed that she had been the one to end the relationship, and scolded her for ruining a good situation. She insisted that Qin Fei call Xing Zhizhi. When Qin Fei couldn’t take her mother’s nagging anymore, she finally admitted that it was Xing Zhizhi who had broken up with her. Hearing this, her mother became even angrier, feeling that Qin Fei, who was kind, beautiful, and independent, shouldn’t have been rejected by Xing Zhizhi.

Unable to endure any more of her mother’s criticism, Qin Fei kicked her out of the room. Qin Fei received an invitation to the centennial school anniversary of her elementary school, which she had attended with Xing Zhizhi. She decided to go. Walking around the campus, memories of her childhood with Xing Zhizhi flooded back. Without thinking, she reached out to touch a rock garden, but a security guard saw her and assumed she was up to something bad.

Hearing the guard, she quickly ran away, only to be pulled to the side. To her surprise, the person who had grabbed her was Xing Zhizhi. He took her to the storage room where they had once hidden together. Qin Fei asked how Xing Zhizhi had been doing after their breakup. He said that his heart felt empty, and he couldn’t describe how he felt.

Qin Fei asked if they could get back together, but Xing Zhizhi explained that he would soon be leaving for Su Man, as a former colleague had emailed him about the possibility that Xiao Jia wasn’t dead. He planned to go to Su Man to find Xiao Jia. Qin Fei asked if she should wait for him to return, but Xing Zhizhi told her not to wait. He hoped she would have a new life.

Qin Fei, hearing this, asked him to promise her that, as her boyfriend, he would spend one last day with her. Xing Zhizhi agreed. The security guard caught them together and scolded them for secretly dating. Afterward, they were told to leave through the back door. Qin Fei and Xing Zhizhi went for a meal and drinks. Seeing some people nearby playing rock-paper-scissors, Qin Fei asked Xing Zhizhi to join her.

He said he didn’t know how to play, which disappointed her. As she kept drinking, Xing Zhizhi urged her to go home. Qin Fei became upset, feeling he was rushing her. On the bus ride home, she observed the couples around them—young couples still in school, middle-aged couples supporting each other, and elderly couples who, though their children weren’t around, were still content to be with each other.

She said that she wanted to stay with Xing Zhizhi forever, growing old together, and that she wanted to wait for him to come back. Xing Zhizhi remained silent as he listened. When they got off the bus, Qin Fei asked what the sky in Su Man was like. Xing Zhizhi replied that it was mostly similar to here, though sometimes, when the weather was especially good, the stars were very bright.

Qin Fei said that after hearing about Su Man, she wanted to go see it too. Xing Zhizhi warned that Su Man was very hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and she might not be able to adjust. Qin Fei understood what he meant and gave him a final kiss. She told him that once it was midnight, he could leave. Xing Zhizhi carried the sleeping Qin Fei back to her home.

Her mother asked if breaking up was really for Qin Fei’s good. Xing Zhizhi nodded. Qin Fei’s mother told him that Qin Fei was someone who valued her feelings deeply and, once she decided on something, nothing could change her mind. She said that what Xing Zhizhi considered to be good for Qin Fei might not be accepted by her. Xing Zhizhi then went to check on Qin Fei, who was still asleep.

He remembered how Qin Fei had said she wanted to keep the engagement ring he had once bought as a memento. He took it out, intending to place it by her bedside but then hesitated and put it away again. After saying goodbye to Qin Fei, he left.

When Qin Fei woke up, she learned that Xing Zhizhi had already left yesterday. His flight to Suman was at noon. Upon hearing this, she quickly got out of bed and rushed to the airport, hoping to see him off. However, when she arrived, the plane had already taken off. Upon arriving in Suman, Xing Zhizhi went to see Dr. Kevin, who gave him the address of the orphanage where Xiao Jia had once stayed. Dr.

Kevin told Xing Zhizhi that someone had come looking for a doctor who saved them five years ago, saying their name was Xiao Jia. Xing Zhizhi couldn’t believe Xiao Jia was still alive. Dr. Kevin suggested that perhaps Xiao Jia’s survival was due to his mother’s blessing. Qin Fei posted daily updates on her social media, visible only to Xing Zhizhi. Previously, she thought that being in love meant being inseparable, always supporting each other.

Now, she realized that true love means wanting the best for the other person, no matter what. Luo Xiaoxiao commented that Qin Fei had grown. Following the address, Xing Zhizhi found the orphanage. A little girl he had once saved thanked him, saying that if not for his timely treatment, she might not be running around with the other kids now.

Xing Zhizhi asked about Xiao Jia’s whereabouts, and the girl explained that she arrived two years ago, after Xiao Jia had already left. The children at the orphanage pulled Xing Zhizhi to play with them, and for the first time, he smiled happily. The girl gave him Xiao Jia’s social media account. Xing Zhizhi left a message for Xiao Jia, but there was no response.

So he began searching through locations from the photos on the account, asking people if they had seen Xiao Jia. Meanwhile, Qin Fei, Luo Xiaoxiao, Liu Yanze, Ka Fei, and Yu Zhecheng met for dinner, all wishing Xing Zhizhi could be there. During the meal, they were surprised to see that Xing Zhizhi had posted on his social media, indicating he was slowly getting better. Everyone encouraged Qin Fei to hold on and assured her that things would keep improving.

At the hospital where Xing Zhizhi was staying, a patient suddenly needed emergency surgery. Dr. Kevin encouraged him to perform the operation. Though nervous, Xing Zhizhi stepped into the operating room, still fearful that Xiao Jia would appear in his mind. To his surprise, he completed the surgery with ease, as if his mental block was finally lifting. He also realized how deeply he loved Qin Fei.

He called her, inviting her to stargaze with him and telling her he missed her. Seeing that he was in a good state, Qin Fei asked if he was fully recovered. Xing Zhizhi expressed his love for her, and she replied that she loved him too. Qin Fei then booked a ticket to Suman to find him. It turned out that the account for Xiao Jia was actually set up by Qin Fei. She had previously reached out to Dr.

Ge Wu, seeking a way to help Xing Zhizhi, who suggested that going to Suman might be the last option, as Xiao Jia had always been a painful memory for Xing Zhizhi. Qin Fei contacted Dr. Kevin for assistance. Dr. Kevin sent her some photos and emailed Xing Zhizhi, telling him Xiao Jia was alive, encouraging him to go to Suman to find Xiao Jia.

Seeing that Xing Zhizhi was in a good state, Qin Fei decided to follow Luo Xiaoxiao’s suggestion and reveal the truth in person. She set up a meeting location on the social media account and flew to Suman to wait for him. While nearby, Xing Zhizhi spotted a bag and bought it for a hundred yuan, but local thugs noticed him. From afar, he thought he saw Qin Fei, and as he tried to reach her, he was abducted.

Qin Fei waited at the agreed location, but when Xing Zhizhi didn’t show, she returned to Dr. Kevin and learned that he hadn’t come back after going out. Xing Zhizhi had disappeared. Qin Fei continued searching for Xing Zhizhi tirelessly. One day, she noticed a pen at a market stall—the very pen she had given him as a gift. She hurriedly asked the vendor where they got it, asking if they had seen him. Overcome with emotion, Dr.

Kevin calmed her down. After days of fruitless searching, Qin Fei was on the verge of breaking down. She thought she saw Xing Zhizhi, who proposed to her, and they married in Suman. Later, Qin Fei returned home to visit Xing Zhizhi’s mother, explaining that he was busy and likely wouldn’t return until next year.

After Qin Fei woke up, Dr. Kevin informed her that Xing Zhizhi still hadn't been found, and that the police had already started an investigation. Dr. Kevin handed her the pair of rings that Xing Zhizhi had left behind in his dorm. Staring at the rings, Qin Fei couldn’t hold back her tears. Qin Fei then received a call from her brother’s school; he had caused trouble, and the principal asked her to return home.

When she spoke to her brother, she told him that true strength doesn’t need to be flashy—real heroes keep their talents hidden. Her brother then asked when Xing Zhizhi would be back, to which Qin Fei replied that he might return after some time. Her brother said that Xing Zhizhi hadn’t even been in contact and probably wasn’t planning to return.

Although these words made Qin Fei feel a bit sad, she still warned her brother to behave when Xing Zhizhi did come back. On her way to an awards ceremony, Qin Fei asked Liu Yanze if Luo Xiaoxiao’s prenatal anxiety had improved and whether he’d followed her advice. Liu Yanze replied that he had taken Xiaoxiao to visit several temples and bought many prayer beads, which finally seemed to help.

Xiaoxiao wanted Qin Fei to hurry back for her baby’s birth, and Qin Fei requested to be the child’s godmother along with Xing Zhizhi as godfather. While traveling, she overheard people gossiping about Luo Xiaoxiao, saying that her husband wasn’t home for the first five months of her pregnancy and that Xiaoxiao was foolish to have a child with someone so irresponsible.

Qin Fei stepped in, explaining that Xiaoxiao wasn’t foolishly in love; she was just an ordinary mother, and her husband wasn’t absent by choice—he was away on a rescue mission. At the awards ceremony, everyone was joyful. Qin Fei’s career transition was going well; her dance troupe had achieved success, and the drama she’d invested in had great ratings.

Ren Siqi even asked when Xing Zhizhi would come back, jokingly telling Qin Fei to keep talking about him until he returned. Ka Fei invited Qin Fei to go wedding dress shopping with her, and Qin Fei was surprised, asking why Ka Fei, who was so resistant to marriage before, had changed her mind. Ka Fei said it was because of Qin Fei; she’d thought things through, and Qin Fei agreed that her choice was the right one.

Ka Fei complained that she had to handle everything herself because Yu Zhecheng always claimed to be too busy to even help her pick out a dress. She encouraged Qin Fei to try on a wedding dress too, but Qin Fei declined, saying that she wanted Xing Zhizhi to be the first to see her in one. Qin Fei messaged Xing Zhizhi, telling him she was about to accept an award and asking if he could come.

After her acceptance speech, she thought she caught a glimpse of someone who looked like Xing Zhizhi. She ran out to follow him, only to realize she had mistaken someone else for him. Chen Shen approached and found her in tears, reading through the unanswered messages she had sent to Xing Zhizhi. He asked if she planned to keep waiting if Xing Zhizhi never returned.

Qin Fei replied that their bond was more than just love—they had always walked hand in hand, never truly separated. Qin Fei suffered from insomnia, but whenever she visited Dr. Ge Wu, she could sleep peacefully. Dr. Ge Wu advised her that sometimes, no matter how beautiful or precious something is, it may be necessary to let go. Life is short, and she hoped Qin Fei would cherish it.

Seeing Qin Fei struggling to move on made Xing Zhizhi’s older sister, Xing Zizu, sad. She also encouraged Qin Fei to let go and live her own life. She told Qin Fei that before Xing Zhizhi left for Suman, he had gifted her the house next to his hospital, as he had wanted his sister to help look after Qin Fei if anything happened. Hearing that Xing Zhizhi had thought of her even before leaving moved Qin Fei to tears.

Returning home, Qin Fei opened the journal that Dr. Kevin had found in Xing Zhizhi’s bag. It was filled with his daily reflections and his longing for her. She knew that everyone was advising her to let go, but she simply couldn’t. One night, after drinking too much, Qin Fei suddenly awoke to find Xing Zhizhi standing before her. They embraced beneath the same billboard of "The Hedgehog and the White Horse Prince" where they had once shared memories.

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