Eat Run Love Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Eat Run Love Synopsis

After graduation, Ding Zhitong avoids relationships, focusing on her career, but she is pursued by the cheerful and carefree Gan Yang, who comes from a family with fewer financial pressures. Despite their economic differences, they share a strong chemistry, and she agrees to be with him.

However, the gap in their social status and a series of practical issues after entering society create undeniable tensions in their otherwise sweet relationship. When Gan Yang’s family business collapses, he hides the truth and breaks up with Ding Zhitong. She mistakenly believes she has been abandoned and grows to resent him. Ten years later, they meet again in the business world, resolve their misunderstandings, and eventually reunite.

Eat Run Love Recap

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The air quality was excellent. In the early morning of a bustling metropolis, sunlight gently sprinkled onto the streets. Gan Yang, a man who had ingrained discipline into his bones, started his day as usual with a morning run, using sweat to awaken a new day. After his run, he would carefully prepare a nutritious breakfast for himself—eating well, running well—then head to the office to work diligently, kicking off another busy day.

One day, while running along his usual route and having completed ten kilometers, Gan Yang received a notification from his watch that he had reached his goal for the day. He stopped running, glanced at a text on his phone—the sender had already boarded the plane and they would be meeting soon. A smile appeared on Gan Yang’s lips as he got into a car that had been following him and left.

Gan Yang was heading to the airport to pick up his good friend. Upon receiving a text that his friend had landed and wanted him to grab a coffee, Gan Yang got up and bought a latte. He casually placed his book on the seat he had just vacated, only for it to be taken by Ding Zhitong, who happened to be there too.

Gan Yang went to the service desk to look for his book, but upon opening the one he found, although the cover was the same, the bookmark and handwritten notes inside clearly weren’t his. He hurried to chase after her but still missed Ding Zhitong. Meanwhile, his good friend Wang Yi got off the plane and excitedly headed to the café, only to find no sign of Gan Yang.

A phone call revealed he had gone to the underground parking lot. Walking out of the airport, Wang Yi scolded Gan Yang for not coming to pick her up properly—he hadn’t even gotten her a coffee and had her running around the parking lot. But Gan Yang’s mind was entirely preoccupied with Ding Zhitong. To silence Wang Yi’s nagging, he promptly assigned her a pile of work and rushed off.

This time, Ding Zhitong had traveled from Hong Kong especially to discuss financing with Qin Chang. On the other side, Gan Yang’s secretary was complaining to him with visible frustration: it had already been made clear in a previous meeting that the company would not be pursuing financing, yet now Qin Chang was privately negotiating with clients. Hearing this, Gan Yang stormed into Qin Chang’s office in a rage.

Qin Chang, having caught wind of Gan Yang’s approach, quickly sent Ding Zhitong away. Suspecting that the company’s top executive might be meeting with Qin Chang, Ding Zhitong turned back, only to be stopped at the door by the secretary. She and her assistant Li Jiaxin had no choice but to wait anxiously outside. After waiting impatiently for a while, Ding Zhitong went to the restroom.

During that time, Gan Yang and the secretary exited, causing the two to miss each other once again. Still undeterred, Ding Zhitong took Li Jiaxin to enjoy some local Shanghai cuisine. Li Jiaxin mistakenly thought she was from Shanghai. Ding Zhitong laughed and explained that her familiarity with the city came from the time she and Gan Yang were dating—they had shared many beautiful memories and visited countless places here.

She walked into a convenience store full of memories and, out of habit, folded a paper crane. Later, Gan Yang also came to this same store, saw the crane, and guessed that Ding Zhitong had been there. That night, Ding Zhitong stayed over at a friend’s house—and it just so happened that Gan Yang also lived there. Their habits remained unchanged: sipping red wine, snacking on cherry tomatoes, and reading their favorite books.

Ding Zhitong opened her book, only to find it wasn’t hers. The bookmark inside instantly reminded her of Gan Yang. At Gan Yang’s home, the photo of him and Ding Zhitong was still placed prominently. He quietly stared into the distance, his thoughts drifting away. The next day, Ding Zhitong brought a toy to her best friend’s home. Her friend’s daughter, Yulin, loved the gift and sweetly thanked her.

Ding Zhitong couldn’t help but feel a tinge of envy toward her friend Song Mingmei for having such a lovely daughter, while she herself remained a single woman of “advanced age.

” Song Mingmei, while setting her up for a blind date, joked that the name of her current financing client was the same as Gan Yang’s and teased that perhaps Ding Zhitong still hadn’t gotten over him, which was why she came all the way from Hong Kong to talk about financing. Ding Zhitong firmly stated that she only harbored resentment toward Gan Yang—nothing more. To get closer to President Gan, Ding Zhitong deliberately joined a show organized by Langteng.

The program tested heart rate responses. As soon as she put on the device, she saw Gan Yang walking in, and her heartbeat instantly spiked. Gan Yang looked around after entering, and when their eyes met, they stared at each other for a long time without speaking. Everyone participating in the show kept moving continuously. Ding Zhitong was not one to back down and kept up with Gan Yang in the competition, but due to fatigue, she nearly fell.

Gan Yang rushed to steady her, and her heart rate shot up. Their minds simultaneously drifted back to their university days. Ding Zhitong, busy packing in her dorm room to head to class, was being pestered by her best friend Song Mingmei to take a love compatibility test to see if she could find her soulmate. Song Mingmei was particularly curious about what this “A-Gan” person looked like.

The test results claimed they were indeed soulmates, and that “A-Gan” had the shadow of someone very handsome. But Ding Zhitong didn’t believe any of it—how could a software determine a soulmate? That shadow was just a back view; it gave no indication of what he really looked like. For a girl like Ding Zhitong, who won a scholarship every year, this meant nothing. Her mind was filled only with studies and part-time jobs.

After leaving the dorm, she immediately uninstalled the app—it was just taking up storage on her phone. On her bike, heading to her part-time job, Ding Zhitong unexpectedly crossed paths with Gan Yang, who was out jogging. Their eyes met, and both felt a sudden attraction. But as Ding Zhitong was in a hurry, she didn’t greet him. Gan Yang, however, kept staring at her retreating figure, already captivated. It wasn’t until Wang Yi showed up that he snapped out of it.

Ding Zhitong rushed on her bike to the convenience store, where she worked part-time. The girl from the previous shift was tidying up the shelves and had just put out a strange new drink. She was puzzled that so many people, like Ding Zhitong, liked this odd beverage. Ding Zhitong responded with a smile, quickly tied up her hair, and took over the shift. Just then, the phone rang—someone had left their keys behind while shopping.

Ding Zhitong found the keychain on the shelf, with a USB drive containing important documents, and the caller asked her to deliver it. Ding Zhitong wanted her colleague to do it, but the colleague had a date after work, so Ding Zhitong agreed and asked her to keep an eye on the store for a while. The person who called was none other than Gan Yang.

Knowing the item was important for a competition, Ding Zhitong quickly hailed a taxi to the event venue. However, fate had other plans—she got stuck in a serious traffic jam. On the phone, Gan Yang introduced himself as a finance major from Tsinghua-Peking University, asking for her help and promising a reward. Upon realizing he was an alumnus, Ding Zhitong became anxious, got out of the taxi, and ran toward the venue.

Before Ding Zhitong arrived, Gan Yang had already started his product presentation on stage. The product was a pair of shoes, each word of his speech filled with the team's wisdom and effort. Suddenly, the doors opened—Gan Yang saw Ding Zhitong, and a bigger smile appeared on his face. Her timely arrival was like a blessing. Wang Yi quickly took the documents from her and projected them on the screen just in time.

With the support of the materials, Gan Yang and his team delivered a flawless presentation and eventually won first place. Gan Yang’s gaze never left Ding Zhitong, who was sitting in the audience. Only when she heard the applause did she remove her headphones and join in the clapping. After the event, Gan Yang handed the prepared reward to Ding Zhitong, his eyes full of gratitude.

During their conversation, he was surprised to find out they both liked the same drink. This small coincidence felt like an invisible red string tying them together. Wang Yi, observing nearby, had expected Ding Zhitong to be like other girls and fall for Gan Yang’s charm, eagerly adding him as a friend. To her shock, Ding Zhitong did not swoon but rationally asked for a delivery fee. After her shift, Ding Zhitong returned to school.

Feng Sheng, who had a crush on her, lied about snagging a cheap takeaway meal just to bring it to her. He had actually saved up to buy it by skimping on his own meals. Back in the dorm, her roommates were passionately discussing Gan Yang, the campus heartthrob—handsome, from a good family, and extremely talented. News of his recent award win was all over the internet.

Song Mingmei excitedly announced a celebration the next day for their app surpassing ten thousand users, hinting that Ding Zhitong’s matched soulmate might show up and insisted she attend. Fate turned again—Ding Zhitong and Gan Yang met once more at school. Though in different years, they had heard about each other. Ding Zhitong was a top student who won scholarships every year and was admired by many male students, but her heart was fully set on academics.

Gan Yang seized the chance to add her on WeChat. Later, Ding Zhitong noticed his profile picture looked oddly familiar, stirring an inexplicable sense of déjà vu. Song Mingmei hurried back to campus only to learn that the professor who was supposed to check her attendance had been replaced by Professor Qin Chang. She panicked and lied, saying she’d stayed up all night working on assignments and had no choice but to ask someone to check in for her.

But Qin Chang was unmoved. At the celebration for Mòqì Technology’s software, Gan Yang, curious about who his matched soulmate might be, showed up. When he signed his name as “A-Gan,” Song Mingmei was shocked and immediately realized he was Ding Zhitong’s soulmate. To test their compatibility in real life, she hid Ding Zhitong’s identity and observed their interaction. Surprisingly, they shared the same favorite color, music, and hobbies. Their astonishing compatibility drew admiration from everyone.

Ding Zhitong also correctly guessed that Gan Yang was A-Gan but pretended not to be “Bao Fu. ” Gan Yang told her it didn’t matter who Bao Fu was—what mattered was their matching results. After the party, Ding Zhitong invited Gan Yang to discuss the copyright issue of the shoe design. Gan Yang stated that he didn’t plan to sell it.

Ding Zhitong speculated that he wanted to use it to upgrade his family business and guessed his parents might not support the idea yet. She recommended he talk to her senior, Song Weiwei, whose family was in the same industry. When Ding Zhitong returned, Song Mingmei excitedly pressed her for dating details. Ding Zhitong clarified that it wasn’t a date; she only wanted to talk about copyright, and her only goal now was to make money.

Song Mingmei reminded her that tomorrow was Gan Yang’s birthday. Alone later, Ding Zhitong couldn’t help but drift into a moment of reflection. Ding Zhitong continued working at the convenience store. That day, her senior Song Weiwei came by with part of the payment to thank her—after Ding Zhitong’s persuasion, Gan Yang had changed his mind and agreed to sell the shoe’s copyright. Ding Zhitong refused the money.

Seeing Song Weiwei’s awkward expression, she suggested they have a meal together instead, which made Song Weiwei smile. Gan Yang pretended to go on a night run, but in reality, he braved the rain to see Ding Zhitong at the convenience store. She was focused on calculating the day’s sales while Gan Yang stood outside the window, gazing at her with a smile he couldn’t suppress.

When Ding Zhitong looked up, she saw him standing outside and instinctively checked the time on her phone—it was almost midnight. Gan Yang nervously tried to fix his messy hair when Ding Zhitong suddenly appeared behind him. Seeing him soaked and knowing it was his birthday, she had prepared a cake for him. She wished him a happy birthday. Gan Yang hurriedly explained he had been out running and only took shelter because it started to rain.

Ding Zhitong saw through his excuse but didn’t expose him. Instead, she used a lighter in place of a candle, letting him make a wish. Gan Yang curiously asked why she always wore only one earbud. Ding Zhitong handed him the other earbud, and Gan Yang realized it was broken—no wonder she always wore just one. They sat together on the steps outside, eating cake and listening to music. Rain drizzled gently around them.

Suddenly, Gan Yang directly asked if Ding Zhitong was Bao Fu. She smiled in response, a silent confirmation. Then Gan Yang asked if she’d be willing to run with him.

Gan Yang mustered up his courage and eagerly invited Ding Zhitong to go running together. Ding Zhitong looked at him in surprise and declined with the excuse that she was too busy with work to have time for jogging. Gan Yang told Wang Yi about the incident, and Wang Yi couldn't help bursting into laughter, teasing Gan Yang for his unusual way of expressing his feelings—no wonder he got rejected.

Still, he was happy that it was Gan Yang's first time being turned down. Gan Yang kept imagining what it would be like to run side by side with Ding Zhitong under the morning glow, sharing laughter on a sunlit path. A smile unknowingly crept onto his face. At the same time, as Ding Zhitong was reviewing, scenes of Gan Yang inviting her to go running also flashed through her mind. The next day, Ding Zhitong had an important interview.

To present herself well despite there being no hot water in the dorm, she had to make do with a quick cold wash. To make matters worse, her period had just started. Song Mingmei, worried about her, suggested they go buy some painkillers together, but Ding Zhitong was too anxious to get to the interview first.

Feng Sheng had agreed to meet Ding Zhitong at the bus stop but still showed up early to bring her a nutritious breakfast and accompanied her on the bus to the interview location. Just then, Gan Yang drove over, claiming he was also heading to the interview and could give her a ride. However, Ding Zhitong didn’t want to owe him a favor. Feng Sheng, clearly hostile toward Gan Yang, coldly told him he could leave.

Ding Zhitong, worried about hurting Gan Yang’s feelings, quickly explained that the bus went directly to the location and was very convenient. She then got on the free bus with Feng Sheng. Along the way, Ding Zhitong felt extremely unwell due to catching a chill the night before. She was dizzy and weak, and the symptoms didn’t improve even upon arriving at the interview site.

Meanwhile, Gan Yang had been trailing the bus in his car and noticed that Ding Zhitong seemed unwell. After asking, he found out she was in pain because of her period. Anxious, he went out of his way to buy her medicine. Since he wasn’t sure if her hands and feet were cold, he bought a wide variety of medications, including a fast-acting painkiller specifically for menstrual cramps.

Seeing the pile of medicines in Gan Yang’s hands, Ding Zhitong was deeply moved. Just then, it was time for Ding Zhitong’s interview. To help her feel better, Gan Yang pretended to be in a rush and asked to cut in line for the interview. Once he got permission, he helped Ding Zhitong interview early so she could have time to recover.

Feng Sheng, meanwhile, privately asked someone he knew to find out if Gan Yang had gotten in through connections, only to learn that Gan Yang had passed with excellent results just like Ding Zhitong. After taking the medicine and resting, Ding Zhitong’s condition improved and she confidently entered the interview room. Things went smoothly at first, but perhaps due to excessive nerves, she suddenly fainted during the process. Gan Yang, extremely worried, carefully brought her back to school.

He wanted to take her back to her dorm to rest, but Ding Zhitong politely refused and sincerely thanked him for his help. That night, Feng Sheng brought Ding Zhitong some medicine, but from Song Mingmei, he learned that Gan Yang had already checked on her first. On the other side, Gan Yang clutched his phone, waiting anxiously for a message from Ding Zhitong.

In the middle of the night, she woke up and replied, making Gan Yang overjoyed—especially since they had agreed to meet the next day. He was so excited he couldn’t sleep. Song Mingmei, gossiping, asked how Gan Yang carried her when she fainted and teased that Ding Zhitong should look at the food in front of her, weigh herself, and regret not having lost weight earlier.

The next day, Gan Yang dressed up and arrived early at the girls’ dormitory to wait for Ding Zhitong. At that moment, Director Hu stormed over and harshly reprimanded Gan Yang, questioning why he had asked off-topic questions during the interview the day before. Only then did Gan Yang realize it was those questions that had caused him to fail the interview.

Ding Zhitong guessed he had done it on purpose to buy time for her to recover and felt even more warmth toward him. Ding Zhitong specifically invited Gan Yang to a meal at a restaurant. Somewhat embarrassed, she explained that she didn’t have enough money for a hospital visit or eating out and hoped for his understanding. Song Mingmei rushed into the classroom just as the bell rang and noticed that Teacher Qin Chang was on the summit attendance list.

That evening, she treated her roommates to hotpot, hoping they could give her ideas on how to convince Qin Chang to let her attend the summit with him. Back at the dorm, a photo of Ding Zhitong dining with Gan Yang spread like wildfire on the campus network. Some even maliciously slandered her.

Her roommates demanded an explanation, so Ding Zhitong clarified that they had only met during the interview and that she and Gan Yang were from completely different worlds. This interview was crucial to her, but perhaps for Gan Yang, it was just a casual experience. Her roommates saw how serious she was and quickly said they were just joking.

In the restroom, Ding Zhitong stared at herself in the mirror, constantly reminding herself not to forget her original goal—this wasn’t about falling in love. After seeing the post, Gan Yang immediately had the poster take it down, knowing it was his presence that had brought her trouble. Ding Zhitong received a voice message from him and hurriedly put on her earphones to avoid her roommates hearing.

In the message, Gan Yang apologized and said he didn’t want her to be hurt because of him. Ding Zhitong replied with a thank you. While on a business trip in Hong Kong, Gan Yang remembered that Ding Zhitong admired a famous landmark there. He took photos and sent them to her. Ding Zhitong gently touched the image, and when Gan Yang called via video, she instinctively tidied her hair before answering.

He told her he had already made a wish for her at the bronze bull, hoping she would pass her interview smoothly. Ding Zhitong thanked him and joked that she would touch the bronze bull through the screen after hanging up. But after the call ended, she enlarged the photo and gently stroked Gan Yang’s face, encouraging herself to become truly wealthy and surpass him.

On the bus, Ding Zhitong folded a paper crane, a smile playing at her lips, as if thinking about Gan Yang in the distance. Meanwhile, Gan Yang continued his routine of jogging and designing shoes. Whenever Ding Zhitong felt down, she would ride the bus to clear her mind—so often that even the driver recognized her. Today was no different, except that she received a letter from Gan Yang, asking where she was.

The bus reached its final stop. Ding Zhitong got off from the back door, then reboarded through the front door. Repeatedly riding the bus brought her a sense of peace and joy. When she saw Gan Yang’s message asking where she was, Ding Zhitong didn’t rush to reply. Instead, she held her phone tightly in her palm, the smile on her lips growing wider. At the bus stop, Gan Yang sat waiting with a bouquet of flowers.

When Ding Zhitong got off the bus, the two of them sat on a bench inside the bus, chatting. Gan Yang shared that running along the streets and rivers always relieved his stress, just like how riding the bus helped Ding Zhitong clear her mind. Neither expected they had this in common. Originally, Ding Zhitong had agreed to hang out with Gan Yang, but plans couldn’t keep up with change. A phone call reminded her to quickly submit her thesis.

She rushed back, and Gan Yang offered to drive her. He insisted that this time she wasn’t allowed to calculate the fuel cost. The two exchanged smiles and hurried back to campus. Back at the dorm, Ding Zhitong’s roommates saw her return with the bouquet and couldn’t help teasing her about her relationship with Gan Yang.

But Ding Zhitong didn’t admit anything—she just said that if he was still giving her flowers five years from now, then maybe she’d consider it. The next day, Ding Zhitong went to a farm to experience rural life and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature. Coincidentally, Gan Yang was also visiting the same place. Even though they came from very different family backgrounds, they shared surprising similarities in interests and values, as if they were kindred spirits.

At a convenience store, Ding Zhitong happened to overhear Li Fei and another person criticizing Gan Yang behind his back. Angered, she devised a plan—she deliberately spilled water on Li Fei, exposing his fake designer brand. Humiliated, Li Fei shoved her. At that moment, Gan Yang happened to walk by. Without hesitation, he stepped in to protect Ding Zhitong. Because of Gan Yang’s status, Li Fei had no choice but to apologize.

Afterward, Gan Yang apologized to Ding Zhitong, and she honestly told him the truth about Li Fei. Rather than being upset, Gan Yang was secretly pleased by her concern for him. Song Mingmei, in her determination to attend the summit, went to great lengths. She bought drinks for Qin Chang and falsely claimed it was to thank him for helping her with her studies. Later, at a bathhouse, Gan Yang overheard Li Fei and his friend badmouthing him again.

This confirmed what Ding Zhitong had said, and Gan Yang promptly fired them, saying he wouldn’t be needing their help with shoe testing anymore. In Qin Chang’s class, Song Mingmei, who usually arrived late, not only came early this time but also took the initiative to distribute study materials to her classmates. Qin Chang then pulled out the invitation to the investment summit and announced that whoever won the mock competition would receive the invitation.

After class, Song Mingmei asked if Qin Chang was deliberately making things difficult for her. Upon learning he was treating everyone equally, she declared determinedly that she would earn that invitation herself. Late at night, Ding Zhitong was walking through a dark area on her way back from a part-time job. A shadowy figure and a ladder on the roadside startled her, and she fell and got injured. Still shaken, she returned to the dorm to treat her wounds.

The next day, Wang Yi opened the fridge and found that the jam he had made with care was missing—as expected, Gan Yang had taken it to please Ding Zhitong. Gan Yang noticed her injured hand and, upon learning it was due to a broken streetlight, went that night with Wang Yi to "catch ghosts" and investigate. That night, Ding Zhitong once again passed through the same path.

Just as Li Fei was about to confront her, Gan Yang and Wang Yi dragged him aside. They showed him surveillance evidence, warning him not to seek revenge again. Still, Gan Yang couldn’t resist scolding him. The next day, worried that Ding Zhitong might be afraid, Gan Yang and Wang Yi deliberately talked loudly along that path to ease her fear. But Ding Zhitong spotted them, and Wang Yi awkwardly made his exit.

While walking with Gan Yang, Ding Zhitong casually asked if his shoe designs could make people who don’t like running fall in love with it. This sparked Gan Yang’s inspiration. He hoped Ding Zhitong could be the first person to test his shoes. The next day, they met at a café to discuss interview strategies, but Ding Zhitong’s laptop broke down.

Gan Yang volunteered to fix it, suspecting the problem was with the hard drive and saying he would need to open it up. Ding Zhitong thanked him sincerely. Gan Yang brought the laptop back but didn’t actually know how to repair it. He prepared Wang Yi’s favorite steak and urged him to check the laptop in the dorm.

Wang Yi, after inspecting it, called it a relic and complained that Gan Yang’s way of pursuing a girl was way too unconventional—others send flowers, while Gan Yang always does something unusual. Even though Wang Yi didn’t know how to fix it either, he suggested taking it to a professional. The repair technician said the laptop was too outdated and could only be used temporarily. Gan Yang immediately asked them to keep the exterior and replace all the internal components.

When Ding Zhitong saw how fast her laptop had become, she couldn’t believe it was still hers. She offered to treat Gan Yang to a meal at the cafeteria, but Gan Yang said that wasn’t sincere enough—he wanted to watch a movie. Ding Zhitong was hesitant about the ticket prices, but Gan Yang jokingly said student tickets were half-price, making it sound more reasonable, so she agreed. Just as they arrived at the cinema, Ding Zhitong received a call from school.

She was told to pick up a court summons—it was for her uncle, and if not handled properly, it might affect her graduation. She quickly apologized to Gan Yang and rushed back.

Ding Zhitong sat on the bus ride back, looking at the court summons in her hand and thinking about what her teacher had said. Her uncle had deliberately sent the summons to the school, clearly with an ulterior motive. But if she didn’t handle it properly, it could affect her graduation. Years ago, when her father was ill, her uncle had lent them money for treatment.

But her father eventually passed away, and her uncle resorted to all sorts of methods to aggressively demand repayment. Ding Zhitong had even considered quitting school, but her mother insisted she continue studying. She was determined to repay the debt no matter what—it couldn’t be allowed to affect Ding Zhitong’s future. Gan Yang had been constantly worried about Ding Zhitong, afraid something might have happened to her. She didn’t answer his calls.

Though she saw his name on the screen, Ding Zhitong was sure she wasn’t ready for a relationship. What she needed to do was to focus on earning money with everything she had. She called every relative and finally borrowed money from her cousin-aunt, promising to pay monthly interest. Her cousin-aunt was pleased but warned her not to let her son He Jin know—otherwise, he’d be tempted to gamble it away again.

Ding Zhitong called her mother and claimed she had made over 3,000 this time and performed well. She also said she would repay part of the money to her uncle and told her mother not to worry about money. When she overheard someone buying food in the background, she realized her mother had gone out to set up a street stall behind her back. She sternly warned her mother to go home immediately. Her mother hurriedly agreed.

Feng Sheng noticed that Ding Zhitong’s computer had all new components and realized it was Gan Yang who had helped her fix it. He sought out Gan Yang and repaid 2,000 yuan on Ding Zhitong’s behalf. Gan Yang misunderstood this as Ding Zhitong trying to draw a line between them. Ding Zhitong also learned from Wang Yi that Gan Yang had replaced the computer parts for her.

She ran to find Gan Yang to repay the money, only to learn that Feng Sheng had already paid on her behalf. Ding Zhitong made it clear that she didn’t like owing anyone money. Gan Yang asked her whether he counted as "anyone. " Ding Zhitong said nothing and walked away. She later found Feng Sheng to return the money and even contacted her cousin-aunt in advance to postpone her repayment.

Her cousin-aunt, annoyed, warned her that there would be no next time. At the cafeteria, while getting food, Song Mingmei complained to Ding Zhitong that she hated Qin Chang the most and didn’t want to attend his class. She had no idea Qin Chang was standing right behind them and heard everything. Song Mingmei tried to act natural and even offered to treat Qin Chang to a meal, but he left in silence.

When Ding Zhitong was alone, she couldn’t help but reflect on everything that had happened between her and Gan Yang. She worried that her words might have been too harsh and might have hurt him. Both Gan Yang and Ding Zhitong received notifications from their interview units to arrive in an hour. As Gan Yang drove with Wang Yi, he saw Ding Zhitong waiting by the roadside for a ride. Without saying anything, he drove off. Mr.

Zhan was clearly persuaded by Gan Yang but didn’t show it at the time. This made Wang Yi quite excited, just waiting for the final result. Feng Sheng accompanied Ding Zhitong to her interview company. As the two of them left, Ma Wende, standing on the upper floor, saw them and called his assistant Xiao Chen to ask for Ding Zhitong’s resume.

While Ding Zhitong was working at a convenience store, Gan Yang stood outside under an umbrella, smiling as he watched her. Perhaps this was the only way to ease the pain of missing her. In his mind, the image of Ding Zhitong celebrating his birthday played over and over. When Ding Zhitong got off work, she was worried about how to get home, until she saw an umbrella placed outside. Delighted, she took it and left.

At the same time, Qin Chang received a call from a friend, praising the intern Song Mingmei from Sunshine Ranch. She had exposed all the fake data and didn’t mind getting dirty during the fieldwork—she even cleaned horse manure herself. But since it was raining, the friend worried she wouldn’t be able to get back.

Although Qin Chang scoffed at the concern, he still drove out and pretended to run into Song Mingmei at the intersection, offering her a ride home. When Ding Zhitong hiked to the designated mountain location for her second interview, she happened to run into Ma Wende. He invited her to ride with him, then stopped the car midway, saying he wanted to promote her, but he started making inappropriate physical advances.

He hinted that it was hard to go far fighting alone. But Ding Zhitong firmly stated that she could walk her own path up the mountain. The interviewer on the mountain turned out to be Ma Wende himself, and the interview was actually a writing test. He even deliberately damaged Ding Zhitong’s tent. She protested it was unfair, but Ma Wende said this was part of the assessment. If she wasn’t happy, she could quit the interview.

Ding Zhitong used a vine to tie and secure the broken tent. When Ma Wende saw Lin Xiao setting up her tent, he went over to “help” and deliberately touched her body, which Ding Zhitong witnessed. She immediately accused him of workplace sexual harassment. This only angered Ma Wende further. He demanded Lin Xiao confirm whether she had been harassed. Lin Xiao denied it, and Ma Wende accused Ding Zhitong of having bad intentions and expelled her on the spot.

Ding Zhitong walked down the mountain alone in the pitch-dark night. There wasn’t a soul in sight. Just as she was gripped by fear, Gan Yang arrived in his car. He had heard from Song Mingmei earlier that the interview location was here and, knowing Ma Wende’s bad reputation, had come out of concern. To Ding Zhitong, he looked like her savior, and her heart was filled with warmth.

She told Gan Yang everything that had happened today and expressed her understanding of Lin Xiao’s reaction. Gan Yang praised her for doing the right thing. When her stomach growled, he immediately offered to treat her to a meal. At dinner, Gan Yang folded a paper crane from a napkin—something Ding Zhitong had once taught him. He praised her bravery and said this paper crane was her reward.

Though Gan Yang couldn’t handle spicy food, he insisted on ordering the same “insanely spicy” dish as Ding Zhitong. He ended up unable to eat it at all, causing Ding Zhitong to burst out laughing and order him a new dish.

Ding Zhitong fell asleep in the car. When she woke up, she saw Gan Yang sitting on the hillside and curiously asked why he brought her there. Gan Yang told Ding Zhitong that when he was fixing her computer last time, he had thought about finding a place full of stars for her to see. The sky here was filled with brilliant stars.

Ding Zhitong loved it and recalled how she used to stargaze with her parents when she was young—but her father had passed away. Seeing Ding Zhitong upset, Gan Yang stood up and began shouting loudly, encouraging Ding Zhitong to express her feelings loudly too. Ding Zhitong shouted out her determination to work hard and let her mother live a good life.

She believed that in a few years, Gan Yang would be a successful sneaker entrepreneur, and Gan Yang believed she would be a financially independent strong woman. The two high-fived and shouted again. Ding Zhitong had posted about the Moqi interview, and the post was widely shared. Gan Yang called to prepare her mentally, saying he believed Moqi would call her and that she should be ready. Right after the call ended, Moqi did call.

They expressed understanding of Ding Zhitong’s feelings and believed it was a misunderstanding, asking her to delete the post. Ding Zhitong refused. Song Mingmei and Feng Sheng also tried to persuade her to delete the post, worrying it would affect her future career, thinking it was a rash act. But Ding Zhitong believed someone had to stand up, and she firmly refused to delete it.

Gan Yang came to see Ding Zhitong, not only not persuading her to delete it but strongly supporting her action. He thought a big company like Moqi would have noticed the situation and wouldn’t retaliate. Ding Zhitong was delighted. Soon the situation turned around—Moqi publicly apologized and fired Ma Wende. Just when Ding Zhitong was celebrating, Lin Xiao came to her, apologizing for not standing up that day.

Later, Ma Wende had spoken with her, and she had sent the chat record to Moqi. That was when Moqi decided to apologize. Before sending it, it was Gan Yang who encouraged Lin Xiao, giving her the courage. Ding Zhitong went to thank Gan Yang and took the initiative to suggest going running together. She officially passed Moqi’s second-round interview and was headed for the third round.

When Gan Yang heard that Ding Zhitong was going to Shanghai, he said he was also going to Shanghai for a marathon. The two agreed to meet at the station the next day. To prepare food for the trip, Gan Yang specially bought all the snacks that Ding Zhitong liked. Wang Yi saw the snacks and was moved, thinking they were for him, but in fact, they were all for Ding Zhitong—not a single item was for Wang Yi.

Wang Yi was shocked at the six-hour train ride and joked that Gan Yang nearly moved the entire supermarket. Ding Zhitong bought new headphones to share with Gan Yang and also checked train tickets, worried he might not get one. Gan Yang was also anxiously refreshing the ticketing site in his room, not letting Wang Yi hog the computer.

After successfully grabbing a ticket, Gan Yang immediately sent a photo to Ding Zhitong, who then fell asleep peacefully, looking forward to meeting him. However, the next day, after passing security, Gan Yang realized he had gone to the wrong station. It wasn’t the one where Ding Zhitong was boarding. Ding Zhitong urged him to change his ticket quickly, afraid he wouldn’t make it.

Gan Yang told her to get on the train first and then drove madly to the correct station. But he was a step too late—just as Ding Zhitong saw him running toward her, the train doors closed. Gan Yang stood there, disappointed. Ding Zhitong messaged him, reminding him to reschedule his ticket. She put on her headphones and continued her journey. Suddenly, Gan Yang called—he had appeared beside her seat.

He had checked the train’s route and bought a ticket for this train. He even exchanged his first-class seat for a second-class seat right next to hers. Gan Yang had prepared all kinds of things: pillows, motion sickness medicine, and snacks. Ding Zhitong asked if he always came this prepared when traveling. Gan Yang said this was his first time on a train.

When he went to get hot water for her, the girls in the neighboring seats all admired what a handsome and considerate boyfriend he was. To pass the time, Gan Yang had prepared some jokes in advance to tell Ding Zhitong. They laughed together the entire way, happiness written all over their faces. They listened to music Ding Zhitong had prepared and fell asleep leaning against each other.

The next morning, as the sun rose, Gan Yang used his hand to block the sunlight from hitting Ding Zhitong’s face. In her half-sleep, Ding Zhitong saw the hand and smiled. After getting off the train, Gan Yang and Ding Zhitong agreed to talk again after the interview. Gan Yang also cheered her on. At Moqi’s Shanghai headquarters, Ding Zhitong and many other candidates entered the interview hall.

Because of nerves, she went to the restroom and bumped into Feng Sheng on the way out. Feng Sheng suggested they hang out afterward. Ding Zhitong agreed and hoped they’d both get the job and stay in Shanghai, so they’d have more chances to wander around together. Gan Yang called Ding Zhitong, hoping she could come to his competition the next day—he had something important to tell her.

But Ding Zhitong had already bought a return ticket and planned to leave that afternoon. Gan Yang was a bit disappointed. They agreed to meet after she returned. He was heartbroken, afraid she’d figured out what he was going to say and left on purpose. But then Ding Zhitong messaged him, saying she’d canceled her return trip and would come to see his competition the next day. Gan Yang sent his location to Ding Zhitong. When she arrived at the hotel, she found the room rates to be very expensive.

Wang Yi, feeling weak from running, was searching everywhere for water. Unable to continue, he leaned against an electric pole, trembling all over. A passing girl mistook him for being electrocuted and kicked him down. Wang Yi grabbed the water bottle from her hand and gulped it down in one go. Once he calmed down, he realized he had been kicked and angrily accused the girl of being blind.

Ding Zhitong found the hotel too expensive and could only spend the night at McDonald's. While heading to the restroom, Gan Yang and Wang Yi came to buy food, narrowly missing Ding Zhitong. As they were leaving, they dropped a heart-shaped tag and also heard a ringtone that sounded like Ding Zhitong's. Gan Yang was overjoyed, believing it was a sign that his confession tomorrow would be successful.

Wang Yi rolled his eyes, thinking that men in love are all brainless. Just after they left McDonald's, Ding Zhitong came out of the restroom, and the call was from Song Mingmei. Song Mingmei speculated that Gan Yang might confess tomorrow, but Ding Zhitong didn’t believe it. The next day before the marathon started, Xu Chenxi, Gan Yang’s childhood friend, came to cheer him on. Wang Yi recognized Xu Chenxi as the "blind one.

" Gan Yang asked Xu Chenxi to bring Ding Zhitong to the finish line because he wanted to confess. Along the way, Xu Chenxi and Ding Zhitong encouraged each other. But when they finally reached the finish line, Ding Zhitong was nowhere to be seen. Gan Yang hurriedly called her, only to receive a cold response—she was already on her way back to Beijing. Gan Yang was left speechless and could only remind her to take care of herself.

Xu Chenxi, seeing Gan Yang upset, told Wang Yi to go comfort him, but Wang Yi didn’t dare to. On the train, Ding Zhitong was feeling miserable. She recalled her conversation with Xu Chenxi on the way to the finish line, where Xu Chenxi deliberately emphasized how close she and Gan Yang were.

She said Gan Yang got into making shoes because she got injured and that she came to this marathon at his invitation because he didn’t like running alone. Heartbroken, Ding Zhitong got off before reaching the finish line. When she saw messages from Gan Yang on her phone, she didn’t reply and instead turned off her phone, thinking maybe she was just imagining that Gan Yang liked her.

Feng Sheng heard from Song Mingmei that Ding Zhitong had gone to a friend’s marathon and that she’d be back the next morning. He went to the station to pick her up. He scolded her for having her phone turned off the whole time. Just as she turned it back on, Gan Yang called, worried something had happened. Feng Sheng deliberately spoke loudly so Gan Yang could hear him, which made Gan Yang feel even worse.

Feng Sheng invited Ding Zhitong to dinner. At first, she refused, but when she heard he wanted to celebrate receiving a job offer, she agreed but insisted on bringing Song Mingmei. Feng Sheng agreed on the surface, but Song Mingmei didn’t show up that evening. Feng Sheng explained that she had something to do.

Feng Sheng heard that Ding Zhitong hadn’t decided which company to join yet and immediately said he wasn’t in a hurry either, hoping to decide after she did. Ding Zhitong encouraged him to choose Dao Capital, as it suited him better. Feng Sheng felt disappointed because he knew Ding Zhitong wanted to go to Hetai, clearly meaning they’d end up in different cities. On the way back from dinner, Gan Yang showed up to find Ding Zhitong.

He had done well in the marathon and wanted to treat her to a celebratory meal, but she told him she had already eaten and angrily returned to the dorm. Gan Yang stopped Feng Sheng and asked about his relationship with Ding Zhitong. Feng Sheng deliberately said he had confessed to her. However, Gan Yang could tell from his words that there was actually nothing between them.

He also realized Feng Sheng had raised his voice at the station on purpose. The two men officially declared war on each other. The next day, Gan Yang showed up to take Ding Zhitong to school. Feng Sheng came too. Ding Zhitong decided not to go with either of them and walked off alone. Song Mingmei, wearing heels and rushing to class, accidentally fell. Just then, Qin Chang rode by on his bike.

Song Mingmei asked him to give her a lift, but Qin Chang, still upset about her previous remarks that made him a joke, refused. Song Mingmei stubbornly climbed onto the back of the bike, and Qin Chang had no choice but to keep riding. Trying to one-up each other, Feng Sheng and Gan Yang raced on their electric scooters, accidentally crashing into Qin Chang and Song Mingmei, causing Song Mingmei to get injured. Everyone ended up in the infirmary.

When Ding Zhitong heard about it, she came to scold Gan Yang, who had no choice but to leave first. Qin Chang offered to take Song Mingmei home. Since Gan Yang had left early, Ding Zhitong took Feng Sheng home. On the way, she made it clear that they could only be friends from now on. Feng Sheng understood the meaning behind her words and left, heartbroken. After returning, Gan Yang was in a bad mood and drank some alcohol.

He felt that Ding Zhitong had been treating him coldly lately and wanted to know why. Wang Yi could only support him with words. Drunk, Gan Yang went to the girls' dormitory and shouted Ding Zhitong’s name, causing the other students to laugh. He said if she didn’t come down, he would keep shouting. Helpless, Ding Zhitong came down and pulled him aside. Seeing Gan Yang was drunk, Ding Zhitong asked him directly what was wrong.

Gan Yang asked why she was ignoring him and whether he had invited Xu Chenxi to run with him. Ding Zhitong explained that Xu Chenxi was his childhood friend, but he didn’t want to run with her—he only wanted to run with Ding Zhitong. Xu Chenxi had invited him once, but she twisted her ankle that same day, and his mother scolded him, which made him really annoyed.

Gan Yang finally got the answer he was looking for: Ding Zhitong and Feng Sheng had no special relationship—they were just childhood friends too. The two stared at each other, realizing it was all one big misunderstanding. Gan Yang suddenly looked at Ding Zhitong and asked if she liked anyone. Ding Zhitong immediately blushed. Ding Zhitong wanted to call Wang Yi to take Gan Yang home, but Gan Yang grabbed her hand and acted cute, insisting she go running with him. Only after she agreed did both of them smile.

Ding Zhitong rode a bicycle to take Gan Yang home. Gan Yang didn’t forget to remind her about running together the next day. The two kept saying goodbye, reluctant to part. Wang Yi came down to pick up Gan Yang and reminded him not to confess his feelings through running every time. But Gan Yang gave the sweetest smile because he knew she understood his way of expressing love through running. Xu Chenxi had liked Gan Yang since childhood.

But after confessing once, Gan Yang started avoiding her. Later, Xu Chenxi deliberately told one of Gan Yang’s basketball friends “I like you” too, and casually explained to Gan Yang that they were just playing Truth or Dare and that she didn’t actually like him. Only then did Gan Yang feel relieved and stop avoiding her. Xu Chenxi shared this story with her best friend and broke down in tears—she no longer dared to say she liked someone again.

Early in the morning, Gan Yang called Ding Zhitong to ask her to go for a run. But it unfortunately started pouring. Worried that Gan Yang would be disappointed, Ding Zhitong promised to wait until the rain stopped. Gan Yang even tried on several sets of athletic clothes and insisted on having Wang Yi help him choose the best one. Wang Yi complained that Gan Yang treated running like speed dating. Ding Zhitong waited patiently for the rain to stop.

Finally, the rain ended, and the two headed out for their run. Gan Yang even coached Ding Zhitong on how to breathe properly while running. He held her hand and placed it on her stomach to help her feel her breath. Ding Zhitong suddenly felt shy and lowered her head. Gan Yang noticed her pulse racing and worried something was wrong with her heart.

Ding Zhitong quickly pulled her hand away, afraid he would notice that her racing heartbeat was because of him. When Ding Zhitong couldn’t keep up, Gan Yang encouraged her, gave her clear goals, and motivated her to push through. Afterward, Ding Zhitong thanked him for his encouragement. Gan Yang told her that he had wanted to say something important after the marathon, but once again, the moment was interrupted—this time by the rain.

In the cafeteria, two students were gossiping that Song Mingmei was seducing Qin Chang to get a better evaluation. Furious, Song Mingmei hit one of them with a tray. During class, Qin Chang specifically praised Song Mingmei’s report as the most detailed and precise and shared it with the class, convincing everyone it truly was the best. He made the gossiping student apologize to Song Mingmei and warned that anyone spreading rumors again wouldn’t be allowed to attend class.

At that moment, Song Mingmei found Qin Chang very charming. Gan Yang brought Ding Zhitong to the dorm to shower and change into clean clothes. She saw many shoes Gan Yang had designed, including one pair specially made for her. The two of them painted the shoes together, laughing happily. Just then, Gan Yang received a job offer from Hetai. As the rain suddenly stopped and a rainbow appeared, it felt like everything had cleared up.

Gan Yang once again invited her to go running together. Ding Zhitong couldn’t resist and kissed Gan Yang, telling him she liked him too. The two shared a passionate kiss on that sweet afternoon. After returning, Ding Zhitong lay on her bed grinning from ear to ear. Song Mingmei pressed her for details, and Ding Zhitong confessed she was now with Gan Yang. Since the future is unpredictable, being happy now is what matters most.

Song Mingmei agreed, saying youth is about enjoying the moment. Gan Yang prepared breakfast for Ding Zhitong and came to take her to class. They made plans to have dinner together that night. Before getting out of the car, Ding Zhitong sweetly kissed Gan Yang on the cheek, making him beam with joy. At work, Ding Zhitong comforted her co-worker Yun Ting, who was heartbroken because her boyfriend had broken up with her due to a long-distance relationship.

Ding Zhitong encouraged her to talk things through with him and volunteered to cover her shift. Gan Yang was about to pick Ding Zhitong up for dinner when she called to say she was covering for Yun Ting and couldn’t go. Worried that she’d be eating instant noodles alone, Gan Yang came to accompany her. Ding Zhitong even made him her signature instant noodles, which he couldn’t stop praising.

Ding Zhitong was worried that she might be sent to work in Shanghai, which could mean a long-distance relationship for them too. Gan Yang held her hand and promised that no matter how far, he’d fly to visit her. But Ding Zhitong still looked a bit worried. When Gan Yang came to pick her up for dinner, the little girls around the dorm greeted him, making Ding Zhitong uneasy.

Gan Yang promised to keep his distance from them in the future and then brought her to his little vegetable garden. He personally cooked a whole table of dishes for her, and Ding Zhitong gave him a chef nickname. Worried that she might not be the first to taste such good food, she expressed discomfort despite understanding everyone has a past.

Gan Yang explained that the food had only been tasted by Wang Yi before—he was just the guinea pig—and sincerely told her that Ding Zhitong was his first love.

Gan Yang told Ding Zhitong that she was his first love, the first girl who ever made his heart race. Ding Zhitong responded that she felt the same about Gan Yang, filling both of them with joy. But Gan Yang quickly noticed that Ding Zhitong wasn’t truly happy and guessed she might be worried because of Ai Yunting’s long-distance relationship. He promised he would frequently visit her in the future.

Still, Ding Zhitong remained uneasy—she recalled how happy Ai Yunting had been every time she saw her boyfriend, but due to being busy and frequent arguments, even their love felt exhausting to her. Gan Yang continued to comfort Ding Zhitong, convinced that their situation was different from Ai Yunting’s. Even if they were both busy and he couldn’t always meet her when he came, he could at least cook a meal and leave quietly.

When she returned home and saw the food, she’d know he had been there. That thought finally brought a smile to Ding Zhitong’s face. As they returned from dinner and a walk, they saw Feng Sheng anxiously waiting outside her dormitory. Gan Yang noticed Feng Sheng and felt a twinge of jealousy, but reminded himself that Ding Zhitong was now his girlfriend. He reassured her once again, cupping her cheeks and telling her not to overthink.

Feng Sheng witnessed this scene and felt even more unsettled. After Gan Yang left, Feng Sheng privately advised Ding Zhitong to stay away from Gan Yang, saying their family backgrounds were too different and expressing his own biased view of Gan Yang’s character. Ding Zhitong wasn’t swayed. She understood Feng Sheng’s feelings and sincerely wished he would find happiness of his own. That night, Song Mingmei returned to the dorm, excitedly showing Ding Zhitong her WeChat.

It turned out Gan Yang had made their relationship public online, instantly boosting his popularity. He even helped Ding Zhitong prepare for her move to Shanghai in advance by finding a place for her. Xu Chenxi, wanting to see Gan Yang, drove them around to look at apartments. But with limited finances, Ding Zhitong found the locations too far or the prices too high.

Xu Chenxi grew frustrated, complaining aloud that Ding Zhitong and Feng Sheng had very different views on money and weren’t suited for each other. With the help of a staff member, they eventually saw a spacious room that Ding Zhitong immediately liked. She joyfully imagined how she would decorate it. But the rent was too expensive, so they ended up choosing a rural house with a shared lease. Though small, it had great natural light and a peaceful environment.

Gan Yang was a bit uneasy—the place was remote and they knew nothing about their roommate. But Ding Zhitong felt it was conveniently close to the subway and made commuting easier, so Gan Yang relented. To celebrate the move, Ding Zhitong offered to cook, but her clumsy attempts prompted Gan Yang to take over and showcase his cooking skills. During dinner, their housemate Xiaoli returned and quietly greeted them before heading to her room.

To avoid any awkwardness, Ding Zhitong urged Gan Yang to finish up and head back to his hotel. But Gan Yang jokingly suggested she not go back at all, which made Ding Zhitong blush and daydream. Seeing her reaction, Gan Yang quickly clarified—he just wanted to take her somewhere. Meanwhile, Song Mingmei was at a social event, dancing with various elites to network. In the process, she accidentally twisted her ankle.

Qin Chang specially instructed staff to bring her an ice pack, stirring something in her heart and changing her opinion of him. Out in the countryside, Gan Yang had carefully set up a tent and played a tune for Ding Zhitong. They talked about their parents, and Gan Yang said he was sure his mom would love Ding Zhitong—because both she and his mom were the most important people in his life.

He fibbed that he chose the camping spot to catch a meteor shower, but when Ding Zhitong looked up, not even stars were visible. Then Gan Yang led her to the riverside, where fireflies danced through the air like a dream. In the magical atmosphere, Gan Yang couldn’t help but kiss Ding Zhitong. The next day, Gan Yang had to leave, and Ding Zhitong came to see him off.

They were reluctant to part, but the taxi driver grew impatient and kept honking. Partings are part of life—Ding Zhitong watched as Gan Yang drove away, feeling a wave of loneliness. Back at her rental house, she found a meal and a cute stuffed toy that Gan Yang had left for her, warming her heart. The following day was Ding Zhitong’s first day at work. As a newcomer, she stepped into the meeting room and saw all the department heads.

Among them, Deborah from the investment banking division immediately caught her eye. Sharp, capable, and stunning, Dai Bola was Ding Zhitong’s image of a true career woman. Deeply inspired, Ding Zhitong silently vowed to work hard in this opportunity-filled, challenging Shanghai—to write her own brilliant chapter, and to let her love with Gan Yang blossom alongside her dreams.

Dai Bola was dissatisfied with Xu Chenxi, thinking she was just a mascot. She was especially displeased that the company had assigned such a "mascot" to her. Even when the meeting ended, Xu Chenxi had yet to arrive. However, after persuasion from company leadership, Dai Bola agreed to let Xu Chenxi stay. Still, she made it clear that if Xu Chenxi crossed any lines, she would be dismissed.

The leadership advised Dai Bola to give her some face, as Xu Chenxi had influential backing. At the time, Xu Chenxi was using her family connections to transfer to the company where Ding Zhitong worked, with the sole purpose of suppressing Ding Zhitong and keeping her away from Gan Yang. She drove her Porsche and walked into the meeting room late, then went with Ding Zhitong to Dai Bola’s office.

Dai Bola, ten years Ding Zhitong’s senior, was once a top student back in school. She sternly reminded Ding Zhitong not to bring shame to their alma mater. When Xu Chenxi greeted her warmly, Dai Bola completely ignored her, not even sparing her a glance. The two officially began their work journey. Jia Fan brought in department documents for Ding Zhitong to review.

After briefly replying to a message from Gan Yang, Ding Zhitong devoted herself fully to studying the materials. Meanwhile, Gan Yang received a call from Shu Chi, and his expression darkened instantly. He visited the investor, sincerely hoping Shu Chi would give him a chance to make improvements. However, Shu Chi publicly backed out of the deal, citing high development costs and claiming the design was unachievable.

Ding Zhitong demonstrated remarkable efficiency, finishing all the materials in just a few hours and even noting the errors within. However, Jia Fan deliberately made things difficult for her. Still, Ding Zhitong was undeterred. She returned to her desk with a new stack of materials, and her focused, meticulous attitude was noticed by Dai Bola. That evening, Ding Zhitong was still working overtime. Gan Yang called, and Ding Zhitong firmly stated that the work hadn't worn her down.

Instead, she hoped to stay by Dai Bola’s side through hard work. To her, having a leader like Dai Bola would help her grow faster and earn more money. After hanging up, Gan Yang went for his usual night run. Seeing stars in the sky, he took a picture and sent it to Ding Zhitong. Unknowingly, she had fallen asleep at her desk.

Xu Chenxi, passing by on her way home, gently placed a jacket over her, muttering that she couldn't let Ding Zhitong catch a cold and end up being cared for by Gan Yang. After finishing organizing the materials, Ding Zhitong realized that only the compliance department’s data was missing. Qin Yu glanced at Jia Fan and guessed he was making things difficult on purpose.

She told Ding Zhitong she could visit Han Tao from the finance department in the afternoon, but warned that he was difficult to deal with and advised her to choose her words carefully. As expected, when Ding Zhitong approached Han Tao later, he refused to give her the data. Fortunately, Feng Sheng, from the same department, mediated, and Han Tao eventually handed over the documents. Ding Zhitong was surprised to see Feng Sheng at Hetai.

He then revealed the reason Jia Fan was targeting her: after graduation, Jia Fan joined Hetai but never got promoted. With a performance review approaching, he faced possible termination. When Ding Zhitong learned that Qin Yu couldn’t go to the bank, she offered to go in her place. At the bank, she recalled a video clip she had watched earlier. Noticing a discrepancy in the timestamps, she confirmed that the bank statement provided by Mr. Zhang was falsified.

She immediately informed Qin Yu, hoping to stop Dai Bola from proceeding with the partnership. At a crucial moment, Ding Zhitong rushed into the meeting room, successfully preventing the company from incurring losses. Afterward, Dai Bola harshly scolded Jia Fan, stating that had it not been for Ding Zhitong’s timely discovery, the consequences would have been disastrous. Because of this, Ding Zhitong earned the opportunity to go on a business trip with Dai Bola the next day.

Ding Zhitong shared the good news with Gan Yang. He didn’t mention the broken contract but instead encouraged her. In an effort to improve his running shoes, Gan Yang provided them for free to athletes in exchange for valuable feedback. Things were going well, but Wang Yi grew increasingly anxious due to the lack of profit. Still, Gan Yang wasn’t discouraged by short-term losses. While out running, he happened to encounter an elderly man jogging.

Based on the man’s posture, Gan Yang immediately pointed out a flaw in the shoes, which piqued the man's interest. They ended up chatting for a long time, and Gan Yang learned that the man was actually a judge in the running shoe design competition—no wonder he looked familiar. Through this fateful encounter, Gan Yang earned Dr. Chen’s approval and successfully secured a partnership. During the business trip with Dai Bola, Ding Zhitong performed excellently and gained recognition.

Dai Bola instructed her and Qin Yu to return first while she stayed to lead the meeting. Upon hearing this, Jia Fan’s face showed visible unease. Two months passed in the blink of an eye. Ding Zhitong casually snapped a picture of the clouds above, sharing small moments of happiness from her life. Meanwhile, Gan Yang and Dr. Chen came to the same city on a business trip. Coincidentally, they ended up at the same train station.

Unfortunately, the train was about to depart, and the two could only look at each other from afar, filled with longing and thoughts of one another. In the bustling city of Shanghai, Ding Zhitong and Gan Yang each pursued their dreams with determination. Despite the challenges and obstacles, their love and perseverance continued to support them, helping them grow through the journey and write their own extraordinary stories.

The unexpected encounter between Ding Zhitong and Gan Yang at the train station left them both overjoyed, nearly causing them to miss their train. Ding Zhitong boarded the train, panting from running, while Qin Yu, understanding the emotions of a long-distance relationship, didn’t blame her at all. When Qin Yu went to the restroom, Gan Yang called again. The two cherished this rare meeting and shared their joy, but the train suddenly entered a tunnel.

Both panicked and rushed toward the train doors, thinking their phones had issues—only to be reminded by others that it was just a tunnel. Ding Zhitong had originally planned to take time to visit home while accompanying Dai Bola to Hangzhou to meet a client. She hadn’t been home in half a year and missed her mother. But things didn’t go as planned. During the investors' meeting, a small data discrepancy arose. Although Mr.

Huang from the investors’ side didn’t make a fuss, Dai Bola was furious and rated Ding Zhitong with a grade one assessment. In fact, it was all Jia Fan’s doing behind the scenes. Before the meeting, Dai Bola had asked Jia Fan to deliver a document to Ding Zhitong, but because she was too focused on editing a previous proposal, she didn’t hear the knock. Jia Fan left with the materials on purpose.

Feeling down, Ding Zhitong sent a message to Gan Yang. He was at an investors' meeting with Dr. Chen but noticed her low mood and quickly found an excuse to leave, leaving Dr. Chen to hold the fort. Dr. Chen understood Gan Yang’s devotion to love and didn’t blame him. When the video call connected, Ding Zhitong forced a smile and pretended to be upbeat, but Gan Yang saw through her.

He hoped she would be her true self in front of him without putting up a front. Ding Zhitong couldn’t hold back her tears and told Gan Yang their original plan had been canceled—they were heading to Jinan instead. That evening, Ding Zhitong called her mother to say she couldn’t come home.

Before the call ended, Qin Yu came over to tell her the trip was delayed again, the ticket was rescheduled, and they would leave for Jinan the next day. Ding Zhitong, afraid the plan would change again, didn’t dare tell her mother. Then someone called to say a package had arrived. Ding Zhitong thought it was a gift from Gan Yang, but to her surprise, Gan Yang suddenly appeared from behind, covering her eyes.

Ding Zhitong jokingly guessed a couple of male names, sparking Gan Yang’s jealousy. Gan Yang insisted on driving her home that night, saying he only had that one night. Ding Zhitong was confused how Gan Yang knew everything even though she hadn’t said a word, but quickly guessed he must’ve found a way to get Dai Bola to change the schedule. In fact, Dai Bola had tried to meet Dr. Chen before but was always declined.

Gan Yang specially asked Dr. Chen to agree to a meeting, which led Dai Bola to adjust the plan. Gan Yang thoughtfully prepared many gifts and snacks for the ride but didn’t go inside with her. When Ding Zhitong got home and found her mother wasn’t there, she immediately guessed she had gone out to run the pancake stall. She found her mother there, who got flustered and tried to pack up, but Ding Zhitong helped make the pancake.

The neighbors all praised her mother for having such a good daughter, and her mother was full of pride. Back home, her mother made all of Ding Zhitong’s favorite dishes. Ding Zhitong made her promise not to run the stall in bad weather or when feeling unwell, and her mother agreed. Still worried, Ding Zhitong added the neighbor on WeChat to keep an eye on her. Her mother also made spiced beef for her to bring along.

Ding Zhitong brought it to meet Gan Yang, just as Feng Sheng showed up and happened to see it. Feeling disheartened, he quietly left. While waiting, Gan Yang set up a romantic light display and gave Ding Zhitong a pair of earrings. She was overjoyed, but when she saw the scratches on his hand from setting everything up, her heart ached. The two locked eyes affectionately and kissed.

On the way back, Ding Zhitong fell asleep in the car, holding a jar of origami crane lights Gan Yang had made. He took a picture of her sleeping before gently waking her, knowing if she kept sleeping like that, she’d be sore the next day. They reluctantly said goodbye. Ding Zhitong left her mother’s spiced beef with Gan Yang, and he promised to visit her mother next time.

Right after she left, Gan Yang received a text from Wang Yi saying there was an issue with the running shoes—netizens suspected a publicity stunt. Ding Zhitong went to find Dr. Chen, suggesting he visit Wang Yi’s studio and trusting his judgment. Dr. Chen visited the studio, and Gan Yang used a livestream to clear up the rumors. When asked for his opinion, Dr. Chen simply said, with deeper meaning, that the studio’s coffee was quite good.

After the video aired, netizens overwhelmingly praised Gan Yang. Ding Zhitong also messaged him, saying she saw the video and thought her boyfriend looked radiant. Dai Bola remained impressed with Ding Zhitong and let her continue working on Mr. Huang’s case. After the company review, Ding Zhitong received a five-star rating and excitedly took a photo. Gan Yang called, inviting her to a concert—he was already in Shanghai. She ran to meet him, and they embraced joyfully.

Since they hadn’t planned it in advance, they couldn’t get tickets, but they happily sat outside listening to the music, feeling content. Ever since being together, they felt the other’s smile was their own happiness. But the weather didn’t cooperate. A sudden downpour hit. Gan Yang covered Ding Zhitong with his coat as they ran to her apartment. Since she shared the place, they sat together on the steps outside, cuddling and whispering sweet nothings.

In the bliss of new love, they kissed, undisturbed even when passersby interrupted. Just as Gan Yang was about to walk back to his hotel, Ding Zhitong’s roommate called, telling him to stay the night, assuring them it wouldn’t bother her. Ding Zhitong happily agreed and sent Gan Yang to take a hot shower. She set up a floor bed for him, feeling bad that someone who lived in a big villa was staying in such humble conditions for her.

Gan Yang didn’t mind at all—he just wanted to hold her hand as he slept. But then he noticed a rat and jumped onto the chair in fear. When Ding Zhitong, half-asleep, asked what was going on, he couldn’t admit he was scared and lied, saying he needed to use the bathroom. That night, he stayed alert, slipper in hand, unable to sleep.

Ding Zhitong noticed he hadn’t slept well and started considering asking for a raise to move to a better place. She didn’t want him to keep suffering like this. But Gan Yang said he didn’t mind feeding mosquitoes, as long as he could stay with her. To let her rest peacefully, he held her hand with one hand and kept the slipper ready in the other, prepared to protect her from any intruding pests.

Before going to the airport, Gan Yang deliberately sent Ding Zhitong to work. At the high-speed rail station, seeing so many people, Gan Yang offered to take a taxi, but Ding Zhitong refused. She thought that if she had to take a taxi every time, her monthly salary wouldn't be enough.

Gan Yang didn't insist, but seeing Ding Zhitong being squeezed on the way to work without even a seat and still having to respond to work matters, he felt distressed. After watching Ding Zhitong enter her workplace, Gan Yang dialed the number of the real estate agent from last time. Song Mingmei was about to go for her internship.

Before leaving, she bought a tie for Qin Chang and asked him to ride a bicycle to take her to the bus stop at the school gate. Gan Yang was worried that Ding Zhitong wouldn’t eat well, so he always brought her food, but Ding Zhitong would always transfer the money back to him. This made Gan Yang feel uncomfortable, though he never blamed her.

Every weekend, Gan Yang would go to the rented apartment and decorate and paint by himself, just like how Ding Zhitong had imagined it. When he was hungry, he’d eat instant noodles, but thinking about how Ding Zhitong would one day live in her dream place made him smile unconsciously. When Ding Zhitong got off work, she saw Gan Yang’s image on a large screen and became curious.

As she approached to take a closer look, Gan Yang appeared from behind. He had prepared a large bouquet of flowers for her and took her to the apartment he rented. However, Ding Zhitong strongly opposed it and didn’t want to spend Gan Yang’s money. Gan Yang refused to accept her rejection because he was her boyfriend and was willing to give for her. Ding Zhitong firmly insisted that she wouldn’t live there and even refused to eat.

She emphasized that Gan Yang should sublet the apartment. Gan Yang stubbornly refused and, to protect her pride, suggested they split the rent evenly. But Ding Zhitong believed the biggest difference between them was that she couldn’t even afford half the rent. They ended up having an argument, both couldn’t sleep that night. Ding Zhitong looked up rental information and found that the apartment was very expensive, which made her feel even more heartbroken.

While running, Gan Yang thought about what Ding Zhitong said, which put him in an even worse mood but also made him run harder. Ding Zhitong, on the other hand, kept yawning at work due to lack of sleep. Qin Yu had to drag her to drink coffee and shared her own troubles—her place was soaked by rain, and the landlord wanted to renovate, leaving her with nowhere to live.

Ding Zhitong suddenly thought of subletting Gan Yang’s apartment to her and called Gan Yang. He thought she was still angry and wouldn’t talk to him, so when he heard she wanted the key to the apartment, he was overjoyed, thinking she had come around. Xu Chenxi overheard the conversation between Ding Zhitong and Qin Yu and deliberately approached Qin Yu to get information.

After confirming that Ding Zhitong really intended to sublet the apartment to Qin Yu, she immediately told Gan Yang. Just as Qin Yu and Ding Zhitong arrived to view the apartment, Gan Yang rushed over and stopped the sublease. The two argued again over the matter. Gan Yang believed that Ding Zhitong refused to accept his kindness and saw that she was afraid of something.

He asked what she was afraid of, but Ding Zhitong denied being scared and falsely claimed she simply didn’t want to go through with it. The two had another falling-out, and Gan Yang left disappointed. Ding Zhitong went to find Song Mingmei and drank a lot. She cried bitterly, worried that she and Gan Yang wouldn’t make it, because she didn’t want money to cause conflicts.

She had once witnessed family members fall apart and end up in court over money and didn’t want that to happen between her and Gan Yang. Besides, she felt that all of Gan Yang’s money came from his parents, which made it even more inappropriate to use it. She didn’t want their relationship to become complicated—she just wanted a simple love. Song Mingmei asked if Ding Zhitong liked Gan Yang.

Ding Zhitong couldn’t help but cry and nodded repeatedly, admitting that she did like him. But she didn’t want to tell Gan Yang about it. Song Mingmei understood that Ding Zhitong wanted to show only her perfect side and hurried to comfort her and drink with her. After returning home, Gan Yang couldn’t sleep either. Wang Yi advised Gan Yang to give both sides a way out, otherwise, he’d be the one suffering.

This also proved that Ding Zhitong liked Gan Yang for who he was, not for his money, which was a good thing. But Gan Yang said he just felt heartache for her—he only wanted her to eat well, live well, not be so exhausted, and not have to squeeze into the subway and waste so much time commuting. Wang Yi urged Gan Yang to get a good night’s sleep and call Ding Zhitong the next day to clear things up.

While printing documents with Jia Fan, the printer suddenly broke down. Jia Fan flew into a rage and told Ding Zhitong to watch over the printer downstairs and bring up the documents as soon as they were printed, not allowing anyone else to see them. Just as Ding Zhitong was carrying a large stack of documents upstairs, they fell to the ground. She happened to run into Feng Sheng, who offered to help, but she refused.

Jia Fan arrived at that moment, saw what was happening, and impatiently urged Ding Zhitong to hurry up. Feng Sheng was displeased with Jia Fan’s attitude. After the meeting, he quietly placed the folder under the conference table on purpose, hoping Jia Fan would be reprimanded. Seeing Jia Fan carrying the documents out, Dai Bola asked whether he had checked the quantity and if there were any missing.

Since Jia Fan hadn’t printed them himself, he didn’t know what to say. Just then, Ding Zhitong appeared behind him and answered in his place, saying the documents had been counted and there were nine sets. After Dai Bola was satisfied and left, Ding Zhitong handed the documents to Jia Fan. Xu Chenxi was dissatisfied with how Ding Zhitong treated Gan Yang.

She felt that Gan Yang had worked so hard and yet Ding Zhitong wanted to sublet the apartment, which made her unworthy of Gan Yang’s affection. Only then did Ding Zhitong realize that every week on his day off, Gan Yang had been personally renovating the apartment, just to give her a dream room. She immediately ran to the apartment to see it.

Every part of it matched the joking ideas she had once shared, but now Gan Yang had made them all come true. Every corner showed signs of Gan Yang’s hard work. Ding Zhitong burst into tears and sent messages and called him, but his phone was already turned off. Helpless, Ding Zhitong had no choice but to call Wang Yi.

When Ding Zhitong arrived at work, she brought breakfast for Qin Yu and apologized about the apartment matter. At that moment, Dai Bola arrived and urgently called Ding Zhitong and Jia Fan to her office to prepare the materials needed for the next day's meeting. However, Ding Zhitong requested a day off tomorrow. Even though it meant her work might be re-evaluated or affect her probation period, she insisted on taking the leave. Dai Bola approved it.

Ding Zhitong told Wang Yi that she was going to Hangzhou to discuss cooperation details with Dr. Chen. Wang Yi hurriedly and secretly sent this information to Gan Yang, but Gan Yang caught him. Wang Yi had no choice but to explain the truth—that Ding Zhitong couldn’t reach Gan Yang and called Wang Yi instead, hoping to surprise Gan Yang the next day.

Gan Yang was overjoyed and told Wang Yi to let Ding Zhitong know to meet him at the airport the next day. The next day, when Ding Zhitong had already arrived at the airport, she received a call from Dai Bola. Jia Fan couldn't be contacted, and since only Ding Zhitong fully understood the model used in the meeting, she had to return immediately or she would be dismissed.

With no other option, Ding Zhitong rushed back to the company and threw herself into work. Gan Yang, who waited at the airport all along, didn’t see her and had to board the flight alone. After a full day of work, Ding Zhitong finally checked her phone. Dai Bola had sent her a message praising her, but she hadn’t received anything from Gan Yang.

Just as she was getting ready to leave work, she got a call from the hospital—Jia Fan had collapsed in his room from acute encephalitis and had been taken to the hospital by a neighbor. The hospital called her because her missed call was on Jia Fan’s phone. Ding Zhitong rushed to the hospital and saw Jia Fan unconscious. His ex-girlfriend had also come after hearing the news, but his family couldn’t be contacted.

Ding Zhitong had no choice but to inform Dai Bola, who only reminded her to take over Jia Fan’s work and asked nothing more about his condition. At the time, Dai Bola was in the president’s office discussing her potential promotion. Though the company initially wanted to hire externally, the president believed that since Dai Bola secured a big deal, she had a strong chance of being promoted.

Dai Bola didn’t want anything to affect her promotion, so she lied and said an employee had taken medical leave. Early the next morning, Dai Bola called Ding Zhitong and told her to return to the office immediately and not to answer any calls on the way—because Jia Fan had died. During the company inquiry, Ding Zhitong truthfully stated that she couldn’t reach Jia Fan and only went to the hospital because they called her.

Dai Bola had no choice but to stop the questioning. Wang Yi happily welcomed Gan Yang back, assuming he had met Ding Zhitong, but Gan Yang was clearly disappointed. Then he thought to himself that Ding Zhitong wouldn’t go back on a promise without a good reason—something must have happened. He quickly called Ding Zhitong, who burst into tears on the phone and told him Jia Fan had died. Gan Yang told her to wait for him.

Ding Zhitong anxiously drank beer in the rented apartment. When she saw Gan Yang’s car arrive, she rushed downstairs, and they embraced tightly. Ding Zhitong told Gan Yang what had happened with Jia Fan. She said that if she were in Jia Fan’s position, she might not have been more noble. Gan Yang hoped she would think seriously about what he had said before—what’s more important, money or life?

Ding Zhitong cried, realizing that without life, no amount of money mattered. She had once believed that earning money could get her everything she wanted. Ding Zhitong also told Gan Yang about her life with her mother—they had always depended on each other, yet she hadn’t given her mother a single good day. She knew Gan Yang had the ability to spend money on her, but she didn’t want their relationship to be impure.

Though she worked hard and didn’t have time to accompany Gan Yang, she really liked being with him. Gan Yang wiped her tears and understood her stubbornness, but he also expressed his own thoughts—he called her every day because he was afraid something might happen to her on the way, and he rented the apartment to give her a better life. He hoped she could move in, eat and sleep well, and take care of herself.

He said if she broke her health for work, then nothing would be left. Ding Zhitong hugged him tightly, which counted as her agreement. But she also wrote him an IOU. Gan Yang reduced the rent by half, saying he’d be living there too, and added at the end that the amount could count toward her monthly spending. Ding Zhitong felt she had gained, but Gan Yang believed he was the one who had gained.

At work, Ding Zhitong was called into Dai Bola’s office and was given a notice confirming her full-time status. Dai Bola also expressed hope that Jia Fan’s matter wouldn’t affect her. Gan Yang secured sponsorship from Dr. Chen and established his first company in Shanghai. He brought Ding Zhitong to tour the place he had set up, and Ding Zhitong reserved the first pair of shoes produced by the company. Gan Yang agreed dotingly.

Since they now worked in the same city, they saw each other more often, cooked meals together, and went out together. When Gan Yang returned home, he found Ding Zhitong had made many paper cranes. She wanted to hang them on the window just like at home—when the wind blew, it would look like they were flying. Gan Yang was very happy that Ding Zhitong was starting to treat the place as home. Ding Zhitong also made porridge for Gan Yang.

He said it was delicious, but Ding Zhitong didn’t believe him and tried it herself—it was actually very bad. Gan Yang gave some suggestions to improve it. The two of them enjoyed the food together, brushed their teeth together, went jogging together, and lived a carefree, happy life for a while. Gan Yang wished it could go on forever, but he had to return to school next week.

Ding Zhitong comforted him, saying she would always be waiting for him to come back. Suddenly, Gan Yang bit into her ice cream and ran off, making Ding Zhitong chase him, hitting him in frustration.

When Ding Zhitong arrived at work, she heard that a new MD had joined. Originally, Dai Bola was supposed to be promoted, but due to the situation with Jia Fan, she was passed over. The new arrival turned out to be Qin Chang, which surprised Ding Zhitong. Her colleagues, knowing they attended the same school, were curious about whether this Qin Chang was handsome.

Ding Zhitong had taken an elective course taught by Qin Chang before, and she knew he was not only good-looking but also quite decent. Just after returning to her desk, Ding Zhitong called Song Mingmei to tell her about Qin Chang joining Hetai. Unexpectedly, they bumped into each other in the elevator downstairs. Qin Chang invited Song Mingmei to dinner, but she pretended to be on the phone with Ding Zhitong and made dinner plans with her instead.

Ding Zhitong suspected that Song Mingmei must have run into Qin Chang and was flustered because of it. Song Mingmei was indeed happy to see Qin Chang, especially when she noticed he was wearing the tie she had given him.

Qin Chang came over to say hello to Ding Zhitong, and since she knew about Song Mingmei's feelings for him, she told Qin Chang about their dinner plans and deliberately found an excuse to leave midway, giving them the chance to talk alone. Back home, Ding Zhitong began missing Gan Yang. He also messaged her, saying he missed her and promised to visit soon.

Ding Zhitong dozed off, dreaming that on a snowy day, Gan Yang wrote on the ground outside: "Tongtong, I miss you. " The next morning, before she even woke up, she heard Gan Yang calling her name—he had really come back. He told Ding Zhitong that his mother was coming to meet her, which made her nervous but also excited.

He Jin, the son of Ding Zhitong's aunt, found out his mother had lent money to Ding Zhitong and went to her workplace to cause trouble, demanding repayment. Feng Sheng wanted to help but was refused by Ding Zhitong. She warned He Jin that if he continued causing trouble, she would call the police. The money was borrowed from her aunt, and she wouldn’t give it to He Jin for gambling.

Their argument was seen by Xu Chenxi, who then threatened to tell Gan Yang. But Ding Zhitong didn’t seem afraid and even acted like she wanted Gan Yang to know. Xu Chenxi, worried Ding Zhitong might be using Gan Yang for money, decided not to tell him after all. However, He Jin, who hadn’t given up on his scheme, overheard their conversation and assumed Ding Zhitong had found herself a rich boyfriend.

That evening, Ding Zhitong was supposed to meet Gan Yang and his mother for dinner, but just as she arrived at the restaurant, He Jin followed her. Worried he would cause a scene, she didn’t go inside to meet Gan Yang’s mother. After waiting a long time with no sign of Ding Zhitong and finding her phone turned off, Gan Yang grew anxious and searched everywhere for her. When he got home, he found Ding Zhitong soaked from the rain.

Without a word of blame, he hugged her tightly. Ding Zhitong tried to explain she hadn’t skipped the meeting on purpose, but Gan Yang wasn’t angry—he just urged her to take a shower to avoid catching a cold. Feeling guilty, Ding Zhitong asked to speak to Gan Yang’s mother on the phone to apologize. Gan Yang’s mother, understanding and kind, didn’t blame her and was just glad she was safe.

Ding Zhitong felt lucky to have met Gan Yang and decided to open up, telling him about her father's illness, the debt, and how it led to loan sharks hounding them. That’s why she had always refused Gan Yang’s financial help—she feared that money could one day ruin their relationship too. Gan Yang’s heart ached even more after hearing her story.

That day, Ding Zhitong had made it to the restaurant door again but left, afraid of He Jin causing a scene. She tried to shake him off before going back, but by the time she returned, Gan Yang and his mother had already left, and she was soaking wet. Gan Yang wiped the tears from her face and confessed how scared he was—afraid she would suffer, get hurt, or even leave him.

He promised he would always stay by her side. The next morning, just after brushing his teeth, Gan Yang expressed his wish to marry Ding Zhitong and give her a home. She was overjoyed but asked him to wait two more years—until she had paid off all her debts—so she could marry him without any burden. Gan Yang said he wanted to meet He Jin and teach him a lesson, and he laid out a plan.

Gan Yang and Ding Zhitong intentionally met in front of the company building. Gan Yang pulled up in a luxury car, and He Jin immediately demanded money, even promising to cancel Ding Zhitong’s debt. Gan Yang pretended to break up with Ding Zhitong on the spot, accusing her of only being with him for money.

He Jin then asked for emotional damages, but Gan Yang was prepared—he pulled out a list of all the expenses he had covered for Ding Zhitong, totaling over 100,000 yuan, and demanded that He Jin repay him or face police action. Terrified, He Jin ran off. Gan Yang and Ding Zhitong couldn’t help but laugh and high-five in celebration. Song Mingmei was accompanying the company boss at a social event when the other party nearly grabbed her hand.

Qin Chang suddenly showed up and took her away, personally escorting her home. Song Mingmei hoped Qin Chang would confess his feelings, but in the end, he couldn’t bring himself to say it. Gan Yang suddenly got a call from Xu Chenxi—she had met Gan Yang’s father. After seeing a photo, Gan Yang confirmed it was indeed his father.

He specially prepared a table full of dishes for Ding Zhitong and told her he had to return home early for family matters. But when he came back, he would visit her home to meet his future mother-in-law. Ding Zhitong agreed to wait for him at home.

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