My Marvellous Fable Recap, Plot, Synopsis

My Marvellous Fable Synopsis

Feng Tianlan's first task as an intern editor was to urge writer Wang Putao for her manuscript. Surprisingly, Wang Putao demanded that Feng Tianlan drive her back to her hometown as a condition for writing the book.

It turned out that Wang Putao had a deep estrangement with her father and had been reluctant to return to her hometown in Beijing for many years. However, upon learning that her father was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Wang Putao had no choice but to embark on the journey back home, but she tried every means to delay the time.

Along the way, Wang Putao engaged in story creation while Feng Tianlan was responsible for organizing the manuscript. With his keen insight, Feng Tianlan pieced together Wang Putao's life in the manuscript, depicting different stages of her past through characters who sought attention as a new employee, envied others as ordinary girl, and devoted everything as an innocent girlfriend. Through the process of creation, Wang Putao reflected on her past and herself, gradually letting down her guard with Feng Tianlan and reconciling with her past.

When Wang Putao returned to Qionghai and reunited with her father, she approached him with a sincere heart, aided by Feng Tianlan's mediation, and broke the long-standing estrangement between them. Once again, Wang Putao was surrounded by the warmth of family and love.

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Feng Tianlan's first task as an intern editor was to urge writer Wang Putao for a manuscript. However, he has never been able to refuse others since childhood, and even though he regrets it now, there is nothing he can do. The story goes back a long time ago. At that time, Feng Tianlan had just graduated from university, and like other recent graduates who had just stepped out of the ivory tower, he was cautious and naive. Well, with a monthly salary of 20,000 yuan and the encouragement of the interviewer, Feng Tianlan joined Shanguan Culture with great enthusiasm and became Wang Putao's editor.

Feng Tianlan still remembers to this day the three interviewers with their eyes filled with compassion and sincere tears bidding him farewell. But it wasn't until now that he realized it all foreshadowed the suffering he would face. After leaving the company, Feng Tianlan immediately transformed into an editor and personally went to find Wang Putao. But he never expected that the writer Wang Putao turned out to be an elderly woman.

After chatting for a while, Feng Tianlan realized that the elderly woman in front of him was not the real Wang Putao. But even though he was clever, he still encountered a setback. Just when he was extremely disappointed, the real Wang Putao appeared. After a long silence, Feng Tianlan introduced himself to Wang Putao, but he was stumped by her question, "What have you written yourself?"

As they continued to chat, Wang Putao began to shed tears and mentioned her father with great sadness. Feng Tianlan felt a bit flustered and quickly tried to console her. But in an instant, the tears on Wang Putao's face disappeared, and she turned around and asked Feng Tianlan if he had any life motto. Feng Tianlan was not good at lying, so he answered her questions one by one. However, as he spoke, Feng Tianlan discovered that Wang Putao's father had not passed away, she was just complaining without reason.

Afterward, Wang Putao promised to submit the manuscript as soon as possible, but the condition was that Feng Tianlan had to find her car. Feng Tianlan was overjoyed and hurriedly asked for the car keys. He quickly went to the bar where Wang Putao often went, but not only did he not find the car, he also spent tens of thousands of yuan. Feng Tianlan felt utterly hopeless and sat down at the entrance of the bar, lost in thought. Finally, the bar owner couldn't bear it any longer and quietly told him the parking address.

Feng Tianlan's spirit was instantly rejuvenated, and he arrived at the parking lot the bar owner mentioned. But after searching the whole day, he still couldn't find Wang Putao's car. Feng Tianlan felt extremely frustrated and lay on the ground, filled with regret. But when he heard that his team leader was going to give him a raise, he suddenly regained his fighting spirit. However, Wang Putao's car seemed to be playing hide-and-seek with him, and he couldn't find any clues no matter how much he searched the entire parking lot.

Just when Feng Tianlan had a splitting headache, Wang Putao suddenly appeared. To make matters worse for Feng Tianlan, Wang Putao's car was parked right next to him. Finally, Wang Putao gave Feng Tianlan another condition: if he drove her back to her hometown, she would submit the manuscript. At this point, Feng Tianlan had no room to retreat. But he still didn't anticipate that Wang's ordinary hometown was actually in Qionghai. It was almost like crossing half of China from Beijing to Qionghai.

Wang Putao told Feng Tianlan that she was in such a hurry to return to her hometown because her father was truly ill. However, what Feng Tianlan couldn't understand was why, if she was in such a hurry, she didn't choose to take a plane or train. But in the end, he didn't ask. What was even more strange was that throughout the journey, Wang Putao seemed to be indulging in sightseeing, finding various excuses to stay in certain cities. Feng Tianlan also tried to resist, but it was in vain. Finally, Wang Putao confessed to him that she couldn't write anything anymore. Whenever she sat in front of the computer, various thoughts filled her mind, and she couldn't think or find inspiration.

After fifty hours of meeting Wang Putao, Feng Tianlan finally embarked on the journey back to Qionghai with her. But what puzzled Feng Tianlan was that Wang Putao didn't seem sad at all. She even played with her eyebrows. Feng Tianlan hesitated to speak and eventually chose not to ask.

According to the company's requirements, Wang Putao had to submit her manuscript tomorrow. Feng Tianlan took out a recording pen and asked Wang Putao to record her creation. With a heavy sigh, Wang Putao finally told Feng Tianlan the first story—the Duet.

It was another sunny day, and the sound of an alarm clock woke Lu Ziyun up in her messy room. One of the influencers she followed was named Mengmeng. As soon as Lu Ziyun got out of bed, she opened her phone to watch Mengmeng's live stream. At that time, Mengmeng was flaunting her luxurious lifestyle. Lu Ziyun also desired such a life and checked her horoscope, which told her that red was her lucky color for the day.

Lu Ziyun rushed through blind dates, wearing a red headband today. However, after several dates, she not only failed to find her true love but also encountered some weird people. Lu Ziyun was extremely angry and called the matchmaking service to complain. But the other party's explanation made Lu Ziyun believe it once again, and she became a premium member, participating in even higher-level blind dates.

Wearing a red dress, Lu Ziyun waited for the golden groom who could make her soar. However, she sat alone for a long time and didn't meet her blind date. Just when she was feeling frustrated, the server suddenly told her that she was the lucky customer of the day and could enjoy the Number 10 meal for free. Lu Ziyun was overjoyed, gently swaying her glass, as if she were a glamorous lady. But when she looked up, she saw Mengmeng, the internet celebrity. Seeing Mengmeng enjoying an advanced meal intimately with her boyfriend, Lu Ziyun couldn't help but wish to exchange lives with her. Just as she was thinking about it, Mengmeng's voice came from her phone, guiding her to press the "exchange" button.

As Lu Ziyun took over Mengmeng's body, she couldn't wait to enjoy Mengmeng's luxurious life. However, the replaced Mengmeng never came to find her. It was not until one day when Lu Ziyun was shopping at the mall and saw her own face. She turned and left, fearing that Mengmeng would take back her own body. Soon, the luxurious life made Lu Ziyun forget all her worries.

On that day, while enjoying a petal bath, a stranger's phone call made Lu Ziyun start to worry. It was a man's voice on the other end, threatening Lu Ziyun to quickly update a video and deposit 20 million yuan into his account. After that, Lu Ziyun encountered many inexplicable things. For example, a man suddenly appeared at her home, a package arrived at her doorstep, and her mother-in-law called her for a chat.

But these were not the most bizarre things. After listening to her mother-in-law's long talk, Lu Ziyun was astonished to find that Mengmeng's life was much more exciting than she had imagined. Her mother had debts, her brother lost money, and even her husband seemed to have his own secrets. Mengmeng's life was not only luxurious but also filled with many undisclosed stories.

Finally, one day, Lu Ziyun met Mengmeng in person. At Mengmeng's request, Lu Ziyun sat in the live streaming room. At first, Lu Ziyun was a bit unsure facing the camera, but with the guidance of the staff, she gradually became familiar with the work and even indulged in it.

In the blink of an eye, the body exchange experience was about to end. After much consideration, Lu Ziyun decided to press the continue button. She recharged a large sum of money into the system and became the internet celebrity Mengmeng forever.

After becoming a permanent member of the exchange system, Lu Ziyun continued to live the luxurious life of Wang Mengmeng. Shopping, socializing, livestreaming—what used to belong to Mengmeng's life now became familiar to Lu Ziyun. However, she never expected that the profit-sharing promised by the livestreaming company would be split 20-80, with her receiving only 20% and the company taking 80%. Lu Ziyun was furious and questioned the company's justification. They presented her with a stack of documents, accusing her of owing them money. Those papers fell onto Lu Ziyun's shoulders, leaving her momentarily lost.

Before the storm could settle, another wave rose. The snacks she sold during her last livestream were found to be counterfeit, and now the legitimate version was demanding compensation from the company and Wang Mengmeng. Lu Ziyun panicked and stepped back, slumping on the sofa. At that moment, her phone screen lit up. Netizens quickly learned about the counterfeit food incident and began criticizing and cursing "Mengmeng," the influencer endorsing the products. Moreover, some people emerged to question whether internet celebrity Mengmeng had undergone plastic surgery.

Lu Ziyun hurried home but immediately sensed something was amiss upon entering. Without a word, her mother-in-law demanded that Mengmeng divorce and pay compensation. Lu Ziyun glanced at her husband, who simply bowed his head in silence. Angered, Lu Ziyun signed the divorce agreement. Troubled and confused, she went to a restaurant, only to become a lucky customer once again. With the guidance of the server, Lu Ziyun suddenly realized that there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Regretful, Lu Ziyun quickly called the system to request a return to her own life. However, she was told that exiting the system required the mutual consent verification code. As it turned out, everything was a scheme orchestrated by Wang Mengmeng. She had predicted that Lu Ziyun would click "exchange" and further anticipated that she would continue to make deposits. Furious, Lu Ziyun rushed to confront Wang Mengmeng. While Wang admitted to the premeditation, she refused to exchange back. Just as they were about to fight, a man suddenly rushed out from the crowd and completed the exchange verification on Lu Ziyun's behalf.

It was just an ordinary morning when Lu Ziyun was awakened by her alarm clock. She answered a phone call, and the voice on the other end kindly called her "Ziyun." However, a strange smile appeared on Lu Ziyun's face. Hearing this, Feng Tianlan felt unsatisfied and hurriedly asked Wang Putao about Lu Ziyun's final outcome. Wang Putao only told him that everyone envies others at some point, thinking that another person's life could be happier, but forgetting their own original happiness.

In a rush, Wang Putao returned from outside and immediately asked Feng Tianlan to drive. Confused, Feng Tianlan felt that something was amiss, but could only comply with her request and start the car. Later, Feng Tianlan learned that Wang Putao had just stolen two bottles of water and two lollipops. Furious, Feng scolded Wang Putao and insisted on returning to pay for them. At the service area, Feng Tianlan apologetically explained the situation to the boss, taking all the blame upon himself. However, he didn't expect that Wang Putao had already paid for them, and all those words were just a deception.

Upon learning of this, Feng Tianlan felt extremely depressed. After comforting himself for a while, his emotions gradually calmed down. At the gas station, Wang Putao took out a card from the drawer, but her attention was drawn to a small bear pendant. She pondered over it for a while and finally seemed to make a decision. She fiercely threw the pendant out of the window. Perplexed, Feng Tianlan got out of the car and picked up the pendant. Seeing that Wang Putao insisted on throwing it away, he hung the pendant at the gas station.

During a break, Feng Tianlan couldn't help but call his team leader. He didn't want to be Wang Putao's editor anymore. Even if the team leader suggested promoting Feng Tianlan early, he remained firm. However, when he learned that Wang Putao might be sick, his heart softened. To confirm whether Wang Putao was truly ill, the team leader specifically sent Feng Tianlan a test, reminding him to use his wits to solve it.

The First Strategy of the Thirty-Six Stratagems: "Deceive the heavens to cross the ocean." Just as Feng Tianlan was thinking, he suddenly grabbed Wang Putao's hand and squeezed hand sanitizer into it, reminding her to wash her hands before eating. However, Wang Putao found the sticky liquid disgusting and wiped her hands in disgust. At the same time, Feng Tianlan neatly arranged the food and handed it to Wang Putao.

Wang Putao was puzzled and felt that Feng Tianlan's behavior was reminiscent of a nurturing mother in a 1990s TV drama, except that this mother seemed to have forgotten to bring her a fork. Feng Tianlan looked innocent and gestured for Wang Putao to eat with her hands. Helpless, Wang Putao had no choice but to grab a French fry with her hands. And so, Feng Tianlan initiated the second strategy—lure the tiger out of the mountain.

Feng Tianlan reminded Wang Putao that her hair seemed to be getting in the way. Seeing that Wang Putao casually brushed her hair behind her head, Feng Tianlan suddenly reached out, as if he was going to help her tidy her hair. Wang Putao quickly leaned back, interrupting Feng Tianlan's attempt. Later, Feng Tianlan took out a hair tie from his pocket and handed it to Wang Putao. Wang Putao couldn't help but sigh, wondering why Feng Tianlan, a boy, was so considerate in every aspect. She even began to suspect whether he had a people-pleasing personality.

Feng Tianlan coaxed and deceived until he finally got Wang Putao to start the test. However, halfway through the test, the team leader called to inquire about the progress. Feng Tianlan felt a bit embarrassed and started talking about his own matters. He comforted Wang Putao, saying that if she had any concerns, she could speak up, and they could solve them together. However, Wang Putao remained silent. On the way, Wang Putao suddenly sighed, wondering if anyone truly appreciated Feng Tianlan's hard work. So, she told Feng Tianlan the second story—lunchtime.

The protagonist of this story was named Yuanyuan, a rookie in the workplace who had just graduated and was currently interning. She had been preparing diligently for her presentation for a month because it determined whether she would be able to secure a permanent position. Yuanyuan always had a belief that she wanted to work hard to make everyone see her. However, reality dealt her heavy blows. Not only did her father not support her, but her superiors also seemed oblivious to her existence. No matter how hard she worked, she was always ignored.

Luna, also a newcomer, was favored by their boss and quickly got promoted to become the company's rising star. That day, she brought a new bag to the office with a small bear pendant hanging from it. When her colleagues saw it, they crowded around with smiles on their faces. However, the lively atmosphere belonged to them, and Yuanyuan felt only loneliness and noise. When it was time to leave work, the senior colleagues handed their unfinished tasks to Yuanyuan.

Although Yuanyuan had a belly full of complaints, she still took on these tasks. As the moon rose above the willow branches, only Yuanyuan remained in the company. After finishing her work, she discovered that the door had been locked at some point. She sent a message in the group, hoping that her colleagues would come and help her open the door. However, they only showed concern with their words, but in reality, they kept passing the responsibility to each other and nobody was willing to come. Just then, lightning struck from the sky, accompanied by thunderous roars, terrifying everyone.

Yuanyuan waited for a long time, but no one came. Meanwhile, Luna suddenly sent a red packet in the group, grabbing everyone's attention, and no one cared about Yuanyuan's well-being. Resentment surged in Yuanyuan's heart. She had worked so hard, yet no one noticed. Perhaps it was this strong resentment that gave Yuanyuan the strength to grit her teeth and leave the office.

In the pouring rain, Yuanyuan picked up the small bear pendant, secretly vowing to make Luna pay the price. The next morning, Luna and her colleagues discussed whether Yuanyuan could leave the office. Just then, Yuanyuan descended from upstairs. When her colleagues saw her, they gathered around to express their concern. Someone mentioned that Luna had claimed to have rescued Yuanyuan last night. Hearing this, Yuanyuan gave Luna a fierce glare, but all she saw was an indifferent expression on Luna's face.

Mr. Zhang called Yuanyuan over but forgot her name. When Mr. Zhang asked about last night's incident, he briefly mentioned that she had worked overtime at the company, but strongly reprimanded her for breaking the company's window. Yuanyuan's heart sank, but she breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that the company wouldn't pursue the matter further. Just as she was about to leave, Mr. Zhang suddenly stopped her and asked her to report to the HR department.

Only then did Yuanyuan realize that Mr. Zhang's statement about not pursuing the matter further was not true; it was just a different way of punishing her. She couldn't help but recall the video she had seen that night. Being an ordinary person like her, how could she attract someone's attention? Yuanyuan sighed heavily, forced a smile, and left her current department. However, to her surprise, she received a lot of kindness in the new department. Her colleagues, seeing her as a newcomer, approached her with encouragement, worried that she might not adapt.

During the monthly meeting, everyone applauded and cheered as they finally secured the North Construction project. Yuanyuan thought that with her efforts, she would surely achieve something new. Her name would definitely be among the outstanding employees this time. However, to her disappointment, she heard Luna's name instead. Yuanyuan continued to listen, hoping to hear her own name, but it never came. Later, Luna invited everyone to have dinner together. Everyone was delighted and expressed their thanks. However, Yuanyuan felt that it was just Luna showing off.

A few days later, Yuanyuan returned home, but there was a security guard following her. Yuanyuan hurriedly entered her house and quickly locked the door. However, the security guard persisted and slipped a card through the door crack. As he left, he mumbled, "Didn't they say that hard work pays off?" Yuanyuan picked up the card, and it said, "Did you smile today?"

On that day, Luna and her colleagues gathered together to discuss how to protect themselves. Yuanyuan, as if possessed, shared her experience from last night, but it seemed different from what happened to her. Everyone listened to Yuanyuan's story and eagerly offered advice on how to avoid stalkers. At that moment, Yuanyuan finally experienced what it felt like to be in Luna's position, receiving admiration from everyone. She silently vowed in her heart that once she reached that position, she would never go back.

To attract her colleagues' attention, Yuanyuan told them many of her "personal experiences." This time, her experience was related to a small bear pendant. Everyone couldn't help but suspect whether the terrifying pendant was sent by Luna. Just as they were discussing, Luna approached. Everyone scattered as if they had seen a ghost. Taking advantage of the situation, Yuanyuan continued discussing Luna with her colleagues in the group chat. Afterward, not only did Mr. Zhang express his concern for Yuanyuan, but he also personally escorted her home.

However, what Yuanyuan never expected was that this time, she was indeed being followed. Suspicion and fear haunted Yuanyuan, making it difficult for her to focus on her work. One day, Luna suddenly found her and questioned why she wanted to frame her. Yuanyuan firmly defended herself, stating that she did it to make Luna pay for her actions. Hearing this, Luna found it amusing and explained that it was all just a misunderstanding. The positive things she saw were the result of her own efforts behind the scenes.

Yuanyuan's heart suddenly lost its anchor, but she seemed to have understood some things. She tore off the awards hanging on the wall and submitted her resignation to the company. Several months later, Yuanyuan became a bestselling author, documenting her thoughts and feelings in the workplace. In her book, she comforted everyone, saying that everyone wants to gain recognition and attention through hard work and ultimately succeed. However, success has no shortcuts; only through solid efforts can one have a chance at true success.

Wang Putao told Feng Tianlan that before him, the company had found many editors for herself. Most of them left, while a few of them jumped ship. Wang Putao spoke in such a calm manner that it surprised Feng Tianlan to the point where he almost forgot how to drive. Just then, Wang Putao mentioned needing to go to the restroom. The vehicle stopped at a public restroom, and Wang Putao hurriedly got out of the car.

Meanwhile, Feng Tianlan seemed to hear some meowing and quickly got out of the car to investigate. A group of kittens was crying out loudly, which touched Feng Tianlan's heart with affection. Feng Tianlan bought bread and personally fed the kittens. But as soon as Wang Putao arrived, the kittens got scared and ran away. Feng Tianlan felt a bit helpless. If he had fed them until they were full, at least they wouldn't go hungry tonight. Wang Putao couldn't help but ask, but what about tomorrow? Would he remember these kittens again? Or if the kittens came tomorrow and couldn't find him, would they feel disappointed?

Hearing this, Feng Tianlan couldn't find any words to refute. Wang Putao continued, saying that perhaps because of his one act of kindness, those kittens might not survive tomorrow or the days that followed. There are plenty of self-satisfying ways, but if one can't commit to them from now on, then it's better not to act on impulse. However, Feng Tianlan felt that one should not ignore even small acts of kindness. Wang Putao didn't argue anymore, but simply squeezed out a smile.

Feng Tianlan couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable. Did Wang Putao's words resonate with her own experiences? Had she encountered something similar before? In reality, Feng Tianlan wanted to tell Wang Putao that even the smallest acts of love and care can be felt. Wang Putao's departing figure lingered in Feng Tianlan's mind. He suddenly realized that besides having a peculiar temper, Wang Putao was actually a pretty decent person, at least good-looking. But as he continued to think, Feng Tianlan felt that something was off, although he couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.

After resting at a hotel for one night, Wang Putao suddenly knocked on Feng Tianlan's door and asked him to accompany her to a cemetery. Feng Tianlan hurriedly persuaded Wang Putao not to constantly dwell on life and death but to appreciate the many beautiful things life has to offer. This time, Wang Putao listened to the advice and promptly changed the destination. On the way, Wang Putao told Feng Tianlan a new story, titled "The Seed."

In pre-liberation Shanghai, there was a small theater that was staging a popular play. The performance was a great success, but it had nothing to do with Xu Youguang, who stood behind the scenes. Xu Youguang watched his senior brother take his final bow and felt melancholic. The stage he yearned for was within reach, yet it seemed so far away. Despite the many frustrations of being an actor, the happiest moments for Xu Youguang were coming home after work and seeing his beloved person. His girlfriend advised him to be content. However, Xu Youguang looked at himself in the mirror, hesitating. Being a supporting actor only, he felt somewhat unwilling.

After everyone left, Xu Youguang sat down at the piano. At that moment, he felt like the dazzling protagonist, enjoying the applause from the audience. However, it was all just an illusion. Just then, a strange woman suddenly appeared and handed him a piece of paper, telling him that if he had any desires he wanted to fulfill, he could come to find her. At first, Xu Youguang didn't believe it, but his longing and dissatisfaction in his heart made him pick up the piece of paper.

While his girlfriend was asleep, Xu Youguang followed the address on the paper and found a shop he had never seen before. Xu Youguang hesitated for a long time but eventually took off the jade pendant and made a deal with the woman. That jade pendant was the only thing his mother had left him before she passed away.

While Feng Tianlan went to get wontons, Wang Putao, who had nothing to do, suddenly came up with an idea. She opened Feng Tianlan's bag and took out his laptop. With a quick glance, Wang Putao astonishingly guessed Feng Tianlan's computer password. Inside were some work files, but what caught Wang Putao's attention was a hidden file. Skillfully, Wang Putao opened the hidden file and discovered a complete memorial plan inside. Wang Putao's heart skipped a beat, and then she put the computer back in its place. The story shifts to Xu Youguang. He made a deal with a woman and became the protagonist, but a seed that led him into the abyss slowly took root in his heart. At night, Gui Xiang was still busy in front of the wonton shop when Xu Youguang returned. She quickly served him a bowl of steaming wontons. Watching Xu Youguang scoop spoonful after spoonful of wontons, Gui Xiang couldn't help but stare in a trance. Xu Youguang handed his money to Gui Xiang and said they would go to propose once he saved enough. Gui Xiang blushed and lowered her head slowly. During rehearsals, a male actor suddenly fainted, and the troupe leader was in a panic. Just then, a senior mentioned Xu Youguang and recommended him as a substitute. The female actor beside them also chimed in, saying she had seen Xu Youguang practice and he was the only person in the troupe who could remember all the lines. After much thought, the troupe leader decided to give Xu Youguang a try. However, being a substitute was only being a substitute after all. Xu Youguang was frustrated that he had used his mother's only keepsake to exchange for the chance to be a substitute for the protagonist. Fortunately, the senior treated him well and always encouraged him. However, unexpectedly, even the opportunity as a substitute didn't last long as the drama club disbanded. To make a living, Xu Youguang joined the film crew as an extra. But movies and dramas were different, and he struggled to adapt. The male lead in the movie couldn't even remember his lines, yet he remained the protagonist. Xu Youguang could memorize all the lines, but he was ultimately just a neglected extra. It was truly unfair. Thinking this way, he couldn't help but tear down all the posters in front of the movie theater out of anger. Later, with the help of the senior, Xu Youguang participated in an interview with a film company. He made a lot of efforts for this interview. However, he only caught a glimpse of the interviewer's face and was kicked out before saying a word. His hopes shattered once again, and at that moment, Xu Youguang felt like he had hit rock bottom. He wandered aimlessly on the street, and unconsciously ended up at that shop. As soon as he entered, he questioned the woman about how he had become the way he was. Seeing the woman sneer, Xu Youguang lost his spirit. The mockery, insults, neglect, and unfairness made all the encouragement from his senior sound harsh. In order to become the protagonist, he decided to make a deal with the woman. This time, the price was his friendship with the senior. Soon, Xu Youguang received a contract from the film company and became a rising movie star. His acting career went smoothly, but his senior seemed to have disappeared into thin air, just like that. This made Xu Youguang feel a sense of guilt in his heart. Three months later, Xu Youguang finally saw his senior. However, the radiance that used to emanate from him was nowhere to be seen; there was only weariness from struggling to make a living. The senior, who could have become a movie star, was now just a laborer relying on physical work, and he didn't seem to remember Xu Youguang. After arriving at their destination, whether out of softness or guilt, Xu Youguang gave his senior some extra money. The words of encouragement from his senior suddenly filled Xu Youguang's mind, and his radiant and friendly smile seemed vividly clear. But at that moment, everything faded away along with his departing figure. Xu Youguang stood at the door, staring at the direction his senior had left, unable to snap out of his daze for a long time.

One year later, Xu Youguang had become the flagship of a prominent film company, achieving not only career success but also the favor of the boss's daughter. The boss's daughter was gentle and considerate, but she was not the one Xu Youguang loved in his heart. Quietly, in the stillness of the night, Xu Youguang secretly went to the wonton shop. However, as soon as he caught a glimpse of Gui Xiang from afar, he was reminded that the boss did not allow him to show his face outside. Xu Youguang didn't reply; he simply lowered his head slowly and left silently. The extras who used to play dead bodies together couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy seeing Xu Youguang suddenly rise to stardom. Seeing Xu Youguang getting close to the boss's daughter, they couldn't help but speculate if Xu Youguang had achieved his current success by flattering her. Xu Youguang heard their words, but he didn't want to explain. He only wanted to prove to everyone that he had the ability to take on one leading role after another. When a foreign director came to Shanghai to select a male lead, the boss's daughter suggested that she could talk to her father about it. Xu Youguang declined the boss's daughter's kind offer and said he would find a way himself. However, as a result, the company boss replaced him at the last minute and had Bai Guangnan take Xu Youguang's place. Upon hearing this news, Xu Youguang felt indignant but helpless. He had worked so hard, so why had he ended up like this? Faced with Gui Xiang's gentle consolation, the previous Xu Youguang would have smiled knowingly, but now, he only felt it was hypocritical. Gui Xiang felt a bit awkward and changed the subject, mentioning that her father sent a letter wanting to meet them. However, Xu Youguang refused because he didn't want this kind of life. He didn't want to eat wontons in this rundown house every day. Dissatisfied in his heart, Xu Youguang once again went to that mysterious shop to trade for the opportunity to become a protagonist. Afterwards, he hesitated on his way home, regretting his impulsive decision just now. He didn't dare to go back home, afraid to face what might happen. After a long time, Xu Youguang still went back home. But Gui Xiang had disappeared before his eyes, and even every trace and evidence of her had turned into a wisp of smoke, dissipated in the damp air. Xu Youguang squatted on the ground, crying uncontrollably. He became the male lead again as he had wished, starring in a film directed by a famous director. The movie was a great success, and he became the hottest star in Shanghai, even overshadowing Bai Guangnan. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, but one day, Xu Youguang suddenly collapsed on set, causing the production of the new film to be temporarily halted. Xu Youguang felt melancholic and kept thinking about that bowl of steaming wontons. The boss's daughter was very considerate and bought him a bowl of wontons, but it wasn't the wontons he longed for in his heart. Suddenly, he realized something and hurriedly went to that mysterious shop, only to find that it had been sealed off. Unconsciously, Xu Youguang arrived in front of the wonton shop and ate a bowl of wontons. The wontons still had a familiar taste, but Gui Xiang was no longer there. According to the shop owner, Gui Xiang had returned to her hometown, and her family had arranged a marriage for her. At that moment, Xu Youguang truly understood that happiness did not lie in scarcity but in contentment. The success he had obtained in exchange was ultimately no match for a bowl of wontons right in front of him. He swallowed the soup in the bowl in one gulp, determined to trade everything he had now to get back his former lover. Xu Youguang went to a farmhouse and found Gui Xiang. The two reconciled and began to live a happy life together. However, a deafening gunshot shattered their sweet moments. Xu Youguang collapsed in front of the wonton shop, covered in blood, holding a rapeseed flower in his hand. The sweetness, the happiness, it was all just an illusion in Xu Youguang's mind. It is unclear whether he understood it or not, but what he desired now seemed as important as his own life. Wang Putao silently made up her mind and mustered the courage to open the door, stepping into the old house filled with many memories.

Wang Putao thought her ex-boyfriend had already moved out, but she was surprised to find him still in the house. Her ex-boyfriend slowly approached her and told her that he had also wanted to move to a bigger house, but he couldn't get used to living anywhere else. Wang Putao couldn't meet her ex-boyfriend's eyes and turned away to avoid his gaze. She explained that she had only come this time to pick up something on someone's behalf. Wang Putao lightly brushed off the dust that had fallen on the chair, seemingly lost in thought. Then she gently patted the dust off the chair and sat down slowly. Her ex-boyfriend brought a small box, saying that it contained Wang Putao's belongings, including the old wardrobe that he had intended to sell but brought back when he discovered Wang Putao's photos inside. Upon hearing this, Wang Putao's eyes became moist. She couldn't help but ask Xu Youguang how he had been recently. At that moment, Feng Tianlan was outside cleaning the car and happened to overhear two girls discussing Xu Youguang. Curious, Feng Tianlan opened the search engine. On January 21, 2019, singer Xu Youguang passed away at the age of 29 due to brain cancer. Feng Tianlan's heart tightened. He had always thought those stories were made up by Wang Putao, but now it seemed that she must have experienced many unknown things. Before leaving, Xu Youguang's neighbor handed a USB flash drive to Wang Putao, saying that Xu Youguang specifically instructed him to give it to her. Seeing Wang Putao coming out in a daze, Feng Tianlan didn't disturb her as she reminisced about the past. He made an excuse to go buy water and left Wang Putao alone to give her space. When he returned, he saw Wang Putao standing alone in the rain, staring blankly at the sky. On the way, Wang Putao talked to Feng Tianlan about Xu Youguang. Eight years ago, Xu Youguang was still an unknown musician, and through her friend Yuan Yuan's introduction, Wang Putao became his lyricist. Sunlight spilled onto the guitar strings and onto Xu Youguang himself. At that moment, he seemed harmless and radiant. Looking back now, he must have attracted many girls with that harmless face, including Wang Putao at the time. Wang Putao had a problem she couldn't solve back then, and Xu Youguang appeared like a godsend when she needed help the most. Xu Youguang took in Wang Putao, patiently comforting her and rushing to her side when she woke up in the middle of the night. Afterwards, Wang Putao published her first book under her current pen name. She thought her new life was about to begin, but Xu Youguang changed. He would bring his work frustrations home and lock himself in his room, ignoring everyone around him. Wang Putao felt so sorry for him that she even applied for an extension of the deadline from their team leader so she could take care of Xu Youguang. However, Xu Youguang felt that Wang Putao's soft voice on the phone was disturbing to him. Later on, Xu Youguang became more irritable and had a stranger temper. One day, he got out of a luxury car and bid farewell to the woman inside with laughter. Wang Putao didn't ask anything and simply prepared a big meal as usual. But Xu Youguang didn't even touch his chopsticks. He broke up with Wang Putao, saying he didn't want to live this kind of life anymore. He wanted to have a bright life. Since then, Wang Putao had never contacted him again. Occasionally, she would see his posters on the street, and Wang Putao only felt a mix of familiarity and unfamiliarity. Inside the USB flash drive was a video that Xu Youguang recorded for Wang Putao before he passed away. He apologized to her and admitted that he regretted what he had said at that time. He had tried to contact her but lost all means of communication. After watching the video, Wang Putao felt tears rolling down her cheeks. She opened the car door and stood in the rain, seemingly not wanting Feng Tianlan to see her tears. Feng Tianlan looked at Wang Putao's lonely figure and pondered deeply. In the end, he approached her and held an umbrella for her.

Seeing Wang Putao's sad expression, Feng Tianlan didn't know how to comfort her and began to feel nervous around her. He thought her room number, 404, on the top floor was somewhat unlucky and wanted to change it for her, but Wang Putao disagreed. Feng Tianlan couldn't rest assured about Wang Putao, so in order to buy time to console her, he intentionally made the elevator go up and down several times, continuously urging her to change rooms. He said that sometimes it's better to believe in something even if it might not be true. Wang Putao got annoyed by his constant nagging and angrily shouted at him. As the elevator descended to the negative third floor and the elevator doors were about to close, a hand suddenly reached in, startling Wang Putao. The person entering was an elderly man who had heard everything Wang Putao had just said loudly. He advised her like Feng Tianlan, suggesting it would be best to avoid certain things. Feng Tianlan accompanied Wang Putao to her room door and instructed her to check the cabinet and under the bed once she entered the room. Under Feng Tianlan's subtle hints, Wang Putao, who was usually fearless, suddenly became jittery after entering the room and ended up calling Feng Tianlan. After receiving Wang Putao's call, Feng Tianlan quickly rushed over. Once he saw that Wang Putao was fine, he felt relieved and instinctively asked her if she wanted him to stay and keep her company. Upon hearing Feng Tianlan's words, Wang Putao widened her eyes in astonishment, making Feng Tianlan realize that what he said was indeed inappropriate. After returning to his own room, Feng Tianlan tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Later, he received another call from Wang Putao. Just like Feng Tianlan, Wang Putao couldn't sleep while lying in bed and asked him if he had any sleeping pills. After hanging up the phone, Feng Tianlan went to Wang Putao's room again. Because taking sleeping pills is not good for the body, he suggested she take some melatonin, which also aids sleep. While pouring water and giving her the medicine, Feng Tianlan accidentally held her hand and noticed that it was cold. Back in his room, in order to alleviate his loneliness and fear, Feng Tianlan continued to chat with Wang Putao on the phone. Later, when he noticed that Wang Putao had stopped talking, he hurriedly went to knock on her door. Seeing no response from Wang Putao, he became even more anxious and called a staff member to open the door. To his surprise, he found Wang Putao unconscious in the bathtub. Feng Tianlan took Wang Putao to the hospital, and although she had no serious injuries, Feng Tianlan felt mentally exhausted. He held Wang Putao's hand and suddenly realized something. The reason Xu Youguang liked Wang Putao's books was that they shared similar thoughts on many things. When Wang Putao woke up, Feng Tianlan didn't want to continue living in fear with her, so he handed her the voice recorder and told her that he had quit his job and couldn't accompany her anymore. He didn't want to go through the same experience again. After saying that, he turned and left.

After hearing Feng Tianlan's words, Wang Putao found him somewhat amusing. Yesterday, she had simply had too much to drink and wanted to take a bath. She accidentally slipped and fell into the bathtub. She initially thought Feng Tianlan was joking, but when she saw him leaving, she realized he was serious. Not long after Feng Tianlan left, a delivery person arrived. It turned out that Feng Tianlan had arranged for the delivery person to take Wang Putao from the hospital to the hotel. When Wang Putao heard about this absurd order, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. When the doctor came to process her discharge, she explicitly told the doctor that she had no intention of leaving the hospital.

Wang Putao opened the voice recorder, and Feng Tianlan's recorded message told her that when he saw her lying in the bathtub, he felt fear for the first time. At this point, he also told her a story. When he was in high school, a new classmate named Zhang Haibei was transferred to his class. At first, Zhang Haibei bullied him, deliberately taking his seat, but he didn't stoop to Zhang Haibei's level. Later, they both participated in military training, and they began to interact more. Zhang Haibei told Feng Tianlan that he liked reading Wang Putao's detective novels. Inspired by Zhang Haibei, Feng Tianlan started reading Wang Putao's novels too. At that time, he felt that there was something dark in Wang Putao's stories.

Later, Feng Tianlan and Zhang Haibei became good friends. They skipped classes together to play games and went to the beach. Because they didn't focus on studying, their grades plummeted. By the final exams, one of them ranked second to last, and the other ranked last. Feng Tianlan's parents believed that their son was being influenced by Zhang Haibei's bad behavior. They couldn't help but remind him that their family background was different from Zhang Haibei's. Zhang Haibei's future path had already been paved by his parents, but if Feng Tianlan didn't work hard, he might end up achieving nothing. The next day, when they returned to school, Feng Tianlan, feeling disheartened, told Zhang Haibei that he didn't want to go to university. However, Zhang Haibei persuaded him to go to college. They both wrote down the things they wanted to do, and they had a total of twenty items on their list. Feng Tianlan accomplished the first nineteen, but the last one remained undone, which was to achieve it together...

Since making a pact with Zhang Haibei to get into college together, Feng Tianlan started studying hard. However, for some reason, Zhang Haibei didn't show up at school for several days in a row. Later, two police officers came to the school to gather information. Through their questioning, Feng Tianlan learned that Zhang Haibei had met with an accident. Since Feng Tianlan had been spending time with Zhang Haibei recently, the police wanted to know if there had been any unusual behavior from Zhang Haibei. It was later revealed to Feng Tianlan that Zhang Haibei had drowned.

Feng Tianlan attended Zhang Haibei's funeral. During the funeral, he told Zhang Haibei that Wang Putao had released a new book, and their favorite game had a new version. Zhang Haibei's parents were deeply saddened by their son's departure. His mother handed a USB drive to Feng Tianlan, which contained recordings of Feng Tianlan and Zhang Haibei singing together.

Afterwards, Feng Tianlan studied even harder and quickly improved his grades. He couldn't believe that he, a fool, could rank among the top students in the entire grade. He felt that he was able to achieve this because of the strength Zhang Haibei had given him. While studying, he would unconsciously think of the 20 promises he and Zhang Haibei had made. Once in college, Feng Tianlan pinned those 20 promises on his bookshelf and gradually fulfilled them one by one. When he drank with his roommates, he couldn't help but remember his promise with Haibei. After turning 18, they had planned to legally drink together and get drunk. In his mind, Feng Tianlan felt that Haibei was always with him, accompanying him to fulfill those wishes.

After graduating from college, Feng Tianlan rode his bike to the seaside. He happily shouted Zhang Haibei's name to the ocean, complaining that Haibei shouldn't have left him alone. He always thought that he was living a life meant for two people because of that list. He had fulfilled many of their dreams, made many friends, and won numerous awards all because of that list. It had made his life different. After graduating, his parents hoped he would become a teacher, but Feng Tianlan had his own unique perspective. He initially worked as a waiter in a bar before joining Sanguan Culture as an intern editor. Although he didn't interact with Wang Putao much, he noticed her uniqueness and the pain in her heart. He told Wang Putao Zhang Haibei's story to convey that life is full of challenges.

When he saw her fainting in the water, he felt genuine fear because of Haibei's previous example. He didn't want to face another separation in life, so he hoped Wang Putao wouldn't give up hope. Even if it was just a little bit, he wanted her to hold on to the belief of living. There are many retreats in life, and there's no need to shoulder everything alone. After listening to Feng Tianlan's recording, Wang Putao angrily said that nobody said she wanted to take her own life. If she found Feng Tianlan, he would be in trouble. Feng Tianlan sat by the sea, pouring out his heart to Zhang Haibei when suddenly he received a call from Wang Putao. Because he didn't want to endure that pain again and didn't want to be entangled with Wang Putao, he hung up the phone. However, before he could leave the beach, Wang Putao found him and expressed her gratitude. Somehow, Feng Tianlan ended up going back to the hotel with her.

Feng Tianlan had a video call with the chief editor who informed him that he had been Wang Putao's longest-serving editor so far. Other members of the editing department had only lasted three or five days with Wang Putao. Upon hearing their complaints, Feng Tianlan couldn't help but speak up for Wang Putao, saying that she was actually very considerate. This remark from Feng Tianlan left the entire editing department in shock, as if they had turned to stone. Looking at his phone, Feng Tianlan thought there might be a network issue.

Feng Tianlan didn't expect that he would need to buy a ferry ticket after driving to Hainan. He paid for the 600 yuan ticket, but fortunately, he received a receipt this time. Wang Putao was in a hurry to commemorate her father, and Feng Tianlan was even more anxious than her. However, after arriving in Qionghai, Wang Putao remained calm and relaxed. While they were having a meal, Wang Putao noticed that Feng Tianlan enjoyed his food so much. She then told him something that made him lose his appetite: her father wasn't actually dead. Upon hearing Wang Putao's words, Feng Tianlan indeed put down his chopsticks.

Frustrated, Feng Tianlan asked Wang Putao what she was trying to do. Wang Putao casually replied that she was stating a fact. Yet, the fact she mentioned was that her father was still alive, while she made Feng Tianlan accompany her on such a long journey for the funeral. Feng Tianlan couldn't tolerate Wang Putao joking about her elders, so he decided to fill up the car with gas and leave by himself. However, when he tried to start the engine, he realized the car was broken. Wang Putao called her aunt, and a tractor was brought to tow the car to a repair shop.

Upon seeing Wang Putao, her aunt asked why she had come to visit. Her return made her aunt very happy. When her aunt saw Feng Tianlan carrying such a large suitcase upstairs, she thought he was Wang Putao's boyfriend and felt that Wang Putao had finally found a reliable partner compared to her previous relationships. Wang Putao intended to deny it, but her aunt had already sensed her liking for Feng Tianlan from her eyes. Her aunt took Feng Tianlan and Wang Putao to the market because Wang Putao had been wandering around without her phone. Feng Tianlan bought a balloon and tied it to her wrist. When Wang Putao turned around with the balloon, smiling at him, Feng Tianlan was instantly captivated by her. Her aunt also noticed that Wang Putao was much happier when she was with Feng Tianlan.

Seeing that Feng Tianlan still had a gloomy face, Wang Putao took the initiative to apologize to him, realizing that the lie she had told was indeed excessive. Feng Tianlan had consumed quite a bit of alcohol and explained to her why he was angry. He used to feel that life was long, so he didn't cherish the time he had with his grandmother. It was only when she passed away that he felt sad and worried that his parents would also leave him one day. After listening, Wang Putao told him that her father was actually sick. She also asked Feng Tianlan why he still accompanied her despite her constantly teasing him. Feng Tianlan couldn't help but kiss her. The next day, Wang Putao purposely played music to wake up Feng Tianlan, who was sound asleep. Upon hearing that Feng Tianlan had forgotten about what happened last night, Wang Putao told him to find a beach and go swimming, and she gave him a three-day deadline to finish writing a book. Feng Tianlan was delighted to hear this. In fact, he remembered every detail of kissing Wang Putao the previous night very clearly, but he refused to admit it because he realized that he had truly fallen for her.

After arriving at the seaside, Wang Putao sat on the beach and looked at Feng Tianlan beside her. She couldn't help but complain in her heart. This man in front of her had kissed her under the influence of alcohol, but after that, he acted as if nothing had happened, pretending as if everything was normal. She wondered how long he could keep up this act. After complaining about Feng Tianlan, she reminded him not to constantly think about work in his mind, as it could easily turn him into a workaholic. However, Feng Tianlan believed that becoming a workaholic wasn't a bad thing. He then shifted the topic to Wang Putao's father, and she told him the story of her and her father.

Wang Putao and her father had never had a good relationship. The bond between them relied on her mother, and when she was ten years old, her mother passed away, leading her to sever contact with her father. It was her aunt who raised her. Now her father had developed Alzheimer's disease, and although she had returned, she hadn't figured out how to face him. During this time of interaction, Wang Putao discovered that Feng Tianlan was a very sincere person. He never mentioned what happened last night, which made her feel a bit frustrated. So she deliberately mentioned that Feng Tianlan could act crazy sometimes, and Feng Tianlan laughed and said she was the crazy one. The two of them started playing and frolicking in the sea.

In order to create an opportunity for Feng Tianlan and Wang Putao to be alone, her aunt intentionally gave them the house. When Wang Putao saw that Feng Tianlan's hair was wet, she helped him dry it with a towel. With close proximity, Feng Tianlan couldn't help but recall the scene from last night. Seeing Feng Tianlan frozen in place, Wang Putao also felt the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so she moved aside to drink. Feng Tianlan chased after her, picked up a glass, and clinked it with hers, reminding her not to forget their agreement to complete the manuscript together.

Wang Putao continued to tell the story of Sun Xuan. Sun Xuan had a peculiar personality and didn't like to interact with others. Lately, she had been having some strange dreams that made it difficult for her to distinguish between reality and dreams. As a result, strange things frequently happened to her. One day, when Sun Xuan had a cold, another strange thing occurred. Someone actually brought her cold medicine. In a hazy state, she saw a very handsome boy who even kissed her. She thought it was just an illusion caused by her long period of being single, but that illusion felt incredibly real.

Another day, she had made plans to eat at a restaurant with her friend, but her friend couldn't come due to some reason. Sun Xuan had just ordered a set meal when she received a message on her phone. Someone wanted to share a table with her, and then she saw the boy from her dreams standing outside the window like a fool. She asked the waiter to add another seat for him. After the boy sat down, he remained silent. When it was time for Sun Xuan to pay the bill, the waiter informed her that the boy had already paid for it. She was about to apologize to the other person, but the boy left without saying a word.

As Wang Putao reached this point in the story, Feng Tianlan curiously asked her why Sun Xuan could sometimes see the boy and other times not. Wang Putao rolled her eyes and discontentedly told him that it was because she was always in her dreams.

On her way home, Sun Xuan unexpectedly encountered that boy. It turned out that they lived in the same building. Sun Xuan invited him to her place, and she found out that the boy didn't talk much but loved eating the sweet potato porridge she made. Watching him enjoy it so deliciously, as if savoring a gourmet delicacy, even though he didn't say a word, she still felt a strong sense of closeness to him. Before leaving, she held the boy's hand and realized that his hand was icy cold. In order to establish a closer relationship with him, Sun Xuan decided to invite him for a meal the next day.

The next day, she bought the ingredients, and the two of them cooked together in the kitchen. Sun Xuan was pleasantly surprised to discover that the boy was quite skilled at cooking, and the food he made was exceptionally delicious. However, what she didn't expect was that this man, who had shared three meals with her, turned out to be an assassin.

As Wang Putao told this part of the story, Feng Tianlan felt that the ending wasn't good. He didn't want to let such a lovely girl die in a confused and senseless manner just to serve as a warning to others. Furthermore, the fact that Sun Xuan was planning to cook braised pork for their second date lacked aesthetic appeal. Feng Tianlan suggested changing it to braised sea cucumber instead. In Wang Putao's perspective, a single girl inviting a man back to her place already carried a certain level of danger, and this kind of ending was a common plot in suspense novels. However, Feng Tianlan still disagreed with her idea. He believed that novels and movies were meant to create dreams, so why not let people believe that Sun Xuan still had hope?

Unhappy with Feng Tianlan's response, Wang Putao gave him a dissatisfied glance and asked him to continue writing a positive ending. Feng Tianlan started the continuation from the second day, where Sun Xuan and the boy had a date. Since Wang Putao disagreed with braised sea cucumber, Feng Tianlan changed it to pork trotters soup. The next day, while at work, Sun Xuan was lost in thoughts about the evening's recipe. She was so absorbed that she didn't even hear her colleague speaking to her and left work early to go home.

The boy discovered that the pork trotters soup Sun Xuan made was delicious, so he often came over to eat. After spending some time together, the two of them fell in love. The boy held Sun Xuan in his arms and thanked her for taking him in. As Feng Tianlan reached this point in the story, Wang Putao heard him and couldn't help but interrupt. Feng Tianlan retorted that there was no rule against time inspectors speaking and, in fact, he had made the time inspector speak and provided a better ending for Sun Xuan. According to Wang Putao's setup, Sun Xuan would die of cancer at the age of 30, and the time inspector was there to claim her life. However, Feng Tianlan's ending was that the time inspector allowed Sun Xuan to take over his position and give up her freedom for her. Hearing the time inspector's confession to Sun Xuan, Wang Putao understood Feng Tianlan's intention. Feng Tianlan embraced her and confessed that he remembered everything from last night. When Wang Putao was about to close the door and go to sleep, Feng Tianlan suddenly held her and the two of them passionately kissed. But at a critical moment, Wang Putao stopped.

Seeing that Wang Putao didn't want him to continue, Feng Tianlan couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed, but he didn't insist and turned around to leave. Watching his departing figure, Wang Putao couldn't help but complain in her heart. Being together meant being together, yet Feng Tianlan actually said that even if it's just a few days, she didn't know what he was thinking.

The next morning, just as Feng Tianlan woke up, he received a call from the chief editor asking about the progress of his manuscript. Thinking about the intimate moments with Wang Putao, he confidently informed the chief editor that everything was going smoothly and he estimated that he could submit the manuscript in three days. While on the call with the chief editor, he suddenly saw Wang Putao heading towards the children swinging on the swings. Afraid that Wang Putao would cause trouble again, he hurriedly ran over.

Wang Putao, seeing that Feng Tianlan cared so much about her, decided to give him another chance. But as luck would have it, she found Feng Tianlan having a cheerful conversation with a bar girl. She couldn't help but imagine the scene of Feng Tianlan proposing to that woman and became filled with jealousy. When Feng Tianlan returned and urged her about the manuscript, she couldn't help but get angry with him. Wang Putao wanted Feng Tianlan to confess his feelings to her face-to-face, but she didn't expect that Feng Tianlan had never said he liked her from the beginning to the end. This made her feel extremely disappointed, so she asked Feng Tianlan what last night meant, but it seemed like Feng Tianlan didn't think much of it.

Seeing Wang Putao unhappy, Feng Tianlan wanted to chase after her to figure out the reason, but she shut him out. After Wang Putao opened the door, she angrily told Feng Tianlan that she only needed one more story, and he didn't need to push her anymore. She would definitely finish writing this story. After saying that, she locked herself in the room. Feng Tianlan seemed to understand her intentions and couldn't help but hate himself, questioning why he couldn't confess his feelings to Wang Putao proactively. Seeing Wang Putao ignoring him, Feng Tianlan called her aunt, but Wang Putao didn't answer the door. Later, her aunt handed him the car keys and said Wang Putao asked him to drive the car back to Beijing. Feng Tianlan took the car keys and drove back to Beijing alone. Seeing him return alone, the chief editor was so angry that he wanted to beat him up.

Feng Tianlan called Wang Putao, but she didn't answer any of his calls. The chief editor felt that Feng Tianlan had changed compared to before. Wang Putao sent the final story directly to the chief editor. The story was about Xiaoxi. Feng Tianlan didn't know which parts of the story were true and which were false, but he had already become accustomed to the life he had with Wang Putao. Because Wang Putao ignored him, he felt extremely down and sighed that in life, sometimes you only realize the value after losing it. He initially thought that Wang Putao wouldn't see him again, but unexpectedly, he suddenly received a package sent by Wang Putao.

Feng Tianlan anxiously opened the package and found two books by Wang Xiwen inside. After reading those two books, Feng Tianlan fell into deep contemplation. He connected the stories Wang Putao had told him and his mind became increasingly chaotic. So he made a phone call to the chief editor, asking if he knew a writer named Wang Xiwen, but the chief editor hung up on him. Wang Putao was drinking with her aunt and she told her that she knew Feng Tianlan treated her well but couldn't help but test his limits, intentionally tormenting him. However, no matter how much she tormented him, he could withstand it, to the point where she felt that she couldn't be without him. Her aunt was worried that if she continued this way, Feng Tianlan wouldn't be able to accept it. But Wang Putao believed that if he couldn't accept even this test, then what future could they have? She had already given him the topic, and the result depended on Feng Tianlan's answer.

Feng Tianlan arranged to meet the chief editor and informed him about Wang Putao sending him the books. When the chief editor heard Feng Tianlan calling Wang Putao "Putao," his eyes widened in astonishment. Along with the chief editor, Feng Tianlan's two colleagues also came to the meeting. Feng Tianlan asked them to analyze what Wang Putao's intentions might be. The chief editor explained Wang Putao's story with her ex-husband. Wang Putao's name was chosen by her after she broke up with her ex-husband. Through the chief editor's narration, Feng Tianlan learned that Wang Putao's real name was Wang Xiwen.

In addition to sending Feng Tianlan two books, Wang Putao also sent him a map. The chief editor suspected that the map concealed a secret, so he tried using a method seen in movies where invisible words are revealed by applying fire to the map. As a result, the map burned, but no invisible words were discovered. Feng Tianlan used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, causing the chief editor and his two colleagues to be covered in powder. To give Feng Tianlan an explanation, they told him that Wang Putao had often disappeared before, sometimes for several months, and Luna was the clue to finding her.

Hearing about the clue related to Wang Putao, Feng Tianlan was overjoyed. Following the chief editor's guidance, he found a woman named Luna. The chief editor had already spoken to Luna on the phone before Feng Tianlan arrived. When Feng Tianlan arrived, Luna took out Wang Putao's two books and revealed that Wang Putao had portrayed herself as the protagonist in the books, while in reality, she was just a stay-at-home mom. According to the chief editor's instructions, Luna deliberately asked about Feng Tianlan's relationship with Wang Putao, but Feng Tianlan told her that they only had a normal working relationship. To make Feng Tianlan tell the truth, Luna asked him to take care of her child while she went to a nearby café to relax for five hours because the child was difficult to handle. After enduring five hours of torment with the child, Feng Tianlan realized that compared to this child, Wang Putao was not troublesome at all.

Feng Tianlan waited anxiously for Luna to return. When Luna came back, she brought a package and asked Feng Tianlan to hold it as they left the house together. Not long after they left Luna's house, Luna signaled to her son, who suddenly claimed he needed to go to the restroom. However, after the two of them left, Feng Tianlan waited and waited but they didn't return. He sent Luna a message on WeChat, and Luna told him she had something unexpected come up. If Feng Tianlan was in a hurry, he didn't need to wait for her anymore. Feng Tianlan felt speechless upon receiving Luna's message because he still had the package with him, so he had no choice but to continue waiting there.

Wang Putao was strolling alone when a small vendor recognized her and asked why her boyfriend wasn't with her. This comment made Wang Putao unable to help but recall the scene when she and Feng Tianlan came here to shop together. While standing there lost in thought, she unexpectedly saw her ex-boyfriend Liang Wenkai. Liang Wenkai begged for her forgiveness, but Wang Putao couldn't help but burst into laughter upon hearing his request. She knew Liang Wenkai never changed his ways, so she told him to stop pretending. After Wang Putao left, Liang Wenkai wiped away the fake tears from his face and sneered contemptuously at her retreating figure.

After Wang Putao returned home, she received a call from Luna. Wang Putao asked how Feng Tianlan was doing, and Luna replied with a smile, saying that Feng Tianlan was still downstairs waiting like a fool. She estimated that he must be going crazy from her tormenting. Wang Putao praised Luna for doing well. Upon learning that Liang Wenkai had found Wang Putao again, Luna reminded her to be careful.

Feng Tianlan grew impatient waiting and opened the package, only to find two bricks inside. Frustrated, he threw the package on the ground, and as the bricks fell, Feng Tianlan unexpectedly discovered a letter that Wang Putao had left for him between the two bricks. After reading the letter, he realized that Wang Putao had been waiting for him all along, so he rushed home anxiously.

Wang Putao told her aunt that if Feng Tianlan didn't open the package, he would never know what was inside. If he didn't even have the courage for that, then they couldn't start anything. However, five or six days had passed, and according to Wang Putao's calculations, Feng Tianlan should have arrived by now. She intentionally asked her aunt to prepare an extra serving of food, but Feng Tianlan still hadn't shown up. Wang Putao couldn't help but complain about how foolish Feng Tianlan was, but her aunt felt like she had played enough.

Six days prior, Feng Tianlan returned home and found the message that Wang Putao had conveyed to him within the books she had given him. He called the chief editor and informed him that he was going to find Wang Putao. Regardless of whether he could finish the book or not, he hoped the chief editor would stop pressuring Wang Putao. After saying these words, Feng Tianlan hung up the phone before the chief editor could ask him what he was planning to do. He drove Wang Putao's car and headed straight for Qionghai.

On the way to Qionghai, Feng Tianlan couldn't help but marvel at the fact that in less than a month since he had met Wang Putao, he had driven from Beijing to Qionghai, then back to Beijing, and now back to Qionghai again. Before going to Qionghai, Feng Tianlan planned to do something first: he wanted to go to Jinan to meet Zhang Haibei's parents. Meeting Zhang Haibei's parents went well. Feng Tianlan asked Mr. Zhang if he had received the things he had sent before. Mr. Zhang felt somewhat embarrassed and said that they had received everything. Throughout these years, they had been concerned about him and felt guilty about it. However, what puzzled them was why Feng Tianlan suddenly came to find them. Upon hearing Mr. Zhang's words, Feng Tianlan explained the purpose of his visit. Back then, due to his rebellious attitude, he had a strained relationship with his parents who urged him to study and take the college entrance exams. On the day Zhang Haibei went to find him, he was having a quarrel with his parents, so he only exchanged a few words with Zhang Haibei upstairs. Little did he know that it would be the last time he saw Zhang Haibei. If he had come downstairs at that time, perhaps everything would have been different. Maybe they could have gone to college together and fulfilled their final wish by the seaside. Hearing this, Feng Tianlan sincerely apologized to Mr. and Mrs. Zhang. However, Mr. and Mrs. Zhang told him that it was not his fault. Although Zhang Haibei's life was short-lived, they were grateful that Feng Tianlan had been a part of it. It was because of Feng Tianlan that they felt Zhang Haibei had experienced happiness. After Mr. and Mrs. Zhang left, Feng Tianlan watched their receding figures and couldn't help but recall the moments he spent with Zhang Haibei. In his heart, he told Zhang Haibei that he was starting a new life.

Wang Putao noticed that Feng Tianlan hadn't come for so long and was feeling restless. Unexpectedly, she saw a colorful little windmill in front of the door, and there were also many colorful star ornaments on the fence. Just as she felt surprised, Feng Tianlan walked over. Upon seeing Wang Putao, Feng Tianlan sternly scolded her for disappearing during this time. While Wang Putao was still stunned, he pulled her into his arms and, in a gentle tone, told her that he had been extremely worried about her. Upon hearing Feng Tianlan's words, Wang Putao playfully asked him if he was worried as the chief editor or as her boyfriend. To prevent any misunderstandings, Feng Tianlan straightforwardly told her that he wanted to be with her. Upon hearing Feng Tianlan's words, Wang Putao smiled happily. Auntie came out of the house and happened to see the two of them hugging. To ease the awkwardness, Feng Tianlan pretended to go to the car to get something, and Wang Putao took the opportunity to run back to her room. Once she was in her room, Wang Putao saw her disheveled appearance in the mirror and hurriedly washed her face and put on makeup. She carefully selected an outfit, and when she came downstairs again, Feng Tianlan was completely taken aback.

Feng Tianlan and Wang Putao were playing with a fairy wand. Seeing Feng Tianlan's clumsiness, Wang Putao taught him how to play. They then started talking about the chief editor and Luna. Whenever Luna was mentioned, Feng Tianlan felt uneasy. When he noticed that Wang Putao didn't seem to care, he snatched the fairy wand from her hands and told her to be more cautious in the future, not to disappear suddenly without saying a word. Wang Putao, hugging Feng Tianlan's arm, complained that it was his fault for constantly urging her to submit her manuscript. Feng Tianlan told Wang Putao that he wouldn't urge her anymore because the manuscript was no longer important to him. Upon hearing Feng Tianlan's words, Wang Putao stood up happily, raised her arms, and cheered. The manuscript was finally unimportant, and she could finally live freely. Feng Tianlan stood up, embraced her, and softly told her that the manuscript had been like a suffocating burden for him, but now he only wanted to be by Wang Putao's side and spend more time with her. After saying this, Feng Tianlan jokingly asked Wang Putao if his "illness" had been cured. Wang Putao pretended to be angry and asked him what illness he was talking about. They playfully argued, and after the playful argument, Wang Putao sincerely asked Feng Tianlan if he liked her. Without hesitation, Feng Tianlan said he liked her and kissed her forehead. The chief editor called Feng Tianlan to ask if he had found Wang Putao and also inquired about the manuscript. Feng Tianlan didn't know how to respond, but Wang Putao took the phone and sternly told the chief editor that she would get annoyed if he mentioned the manuscript again. Worried that Wang Putao might go on strike, the chief editor quickly hung up the phone. Feng Tianlan realized that he had been living a tiring life before. It was only after he let go of the manuscript that he truly started looking forward. After saying this, he urged Wang Putao to go home and offered to accompany her. This was also what Wang Putao had in mind. After Wang Putao agreed, Feng Tianlan hugged her, and they proceeded with the ultimate process of being lovers. After a passionate night, they were deeply in love with each other, and even during meals, their affection for each other was evident, making Auntie, who was single, feel somewhat embarrassed. Auntie hid outside the door but accidentally saw Liang Wenkai. Unable to stop Liang Wenkai, Auntie called Wang Putao out. Feng Tianlan wanted to follow, but Auntie blocked him. Liang Wenkai held Wang Putao's hand and wanted to have a meal with her to bid farewell properly. He handed the room key to Wang Putao and told her not to be absent. When Wang Putao returned, Auntie deliberately covered for her and told her not to pay attention to the people in the village. However, Feng Tianlan suddenly realized that Wang Putao was hiding something from him. Auntie advised Wang Putao not to meet Liang Wenkai and suggested reporting him to the police. However, Wang Putao decided to first resolve the matter and then start a good relationship with Feng Tianlan. Therefore, she made an excuse, asking Feng Tianlan to go pick up her father. Feng Tianlan thought she might run away again, but Wang Putao said "I love you," and only then did Feng Tianlan leave with peace of mind.

Before meeting Wang Putao's father, Feng Tianlan first called Teacher Wu according to the information provided by Wang Putao, and then drove to the music rehabilitation center. At the music rehabilitation center, Wang Putao's father was being persuaded by doctors because he refused to take medication. The doctor told him that he had a daughter, but Mr. Wang asked the doctor in confusion why his family members didn't come to see him if he had any. Seeing Mr. Wang feeling down again, the doctor couldn't help but tell Teacher Wu that he didn't know what grudge Mr. Wang's daughter had against him. He had been in contact with her for so long, but she refused to come and visit him. Teacher Wu informed the doctor that a young man had called just now and would come to see Mr. Wang, and he should be related to Mr. Wang's daughter. After Feng Tianlan arrived at the rehabilitation center, he expressed his thoughts to the doctor. He represented Wang Putao and wanted to take Mr. Wang out to live for a while. The doctor asked about Feng Tianlan's relationship with Wang Putao and upon learning that they were only colleagues, he refused his request because according to the hospital's regulations, only direct relatives could handle discharge procedures. The doctor took Feng Tianlan to meet Mr. Wang, who, still having memories of his daughter at the age of 17, became aware that Feng Tianlan was already 25. He suddenly raised his fist and warned Feng Tianlan to stay away from Wang Putao. Helplessly, Feng Tianlan lied to Mr. Wang, claiming that he was only 18 years old this year. Feng Tianlan noticed that although Mr. Wang had dementia, he still remembered things from Wang Putao's childhood. When Feng Tianlan mentioned Wang Putao, Mr. Wang anxiously told him that he had to hurry home to cook. Otherwise, when Wang Putao returned, they wouldn't have a meal. Hearing the old man's words, Feng Tianlan couldn't help but shed tears and quietly took the old man away from the hospital. Just as they got into the car, Teacher Wu called Feng Tianlan. After some persuasion, Feng Tianlan managed to convince Teacher Wu to let him take Mr. Wang out for one night, promising to bring him back safe and sound the next day. Feng Tianlan took Mr. Wang home, where he saw a picture of Wang Putao's late mother and paid his respects. There were also many photos of Wang Putao as a child in Mr. Wang's home, which allowed him to truly experience Wang Putao's childhood life. Seeing that the food in the refrigerator was moldy, Mr. Wang was worried that his daughter wouldn't be able to eat the braised pork he made when she came back, so he became very anxious. Feng Tianlan ordered takeout and had it delivered. When Mr. Wang finished cooking the braised pork, Feng Tianlan took a photo and sent it to Wang Putao, urging her to come back quickly.

Seven hours ago, after Wang Putao saw off Feng Tianlan, she made a firm decision in her heart. Since Liang Wenkai took the initiative to come, she must settle the score with him. Although the thought of Liang Wenkai's face made her sick, she wanted to let him know that she was no longer the same person as before. After meeting Liang Wenkai, Wang Putao noticed that the table in his house was already set with food and drinks. However, she had no appetite at all. Quietly, she put a knife from the table into her pocket, wanting to see what Liang Wenkai intended to do. Liang Wenkai picked up a glass of wine and poured it on Wang Putao's face when he saw that she didn't drink it. Then he raised his hand to hit her. Wang Putao had already anticipated this move, and when Liang Wenkai held her, she suddenly stabbed him in the thigh with the knife. Enduring the pain, Liang Wenkai stood up and punched her, causing Wang Putao to faint. When Wang Putao woke up, she found that Liang Wenkai had dressed her in a wedding gown and her hands and feet were bound. She couldn't help but recall the scene of meeting her father with Liang Wenkai. At that time, her father clearly told her that after spending half his life on boats and encountering all sorts of people, Liang Wenkai was clearly not suitable for her. However, she angrily told her father that he had no right to interfere. In the end, despite her father's opposition, she married Liang Wenkai without hesitation, and every step was a mistake. After Feng Tianlan sent out the message, the food had turned cold, but she still hadn't received any news from Wang Putao. He called the female protagonist, but she didn't answer. After tying up Wang Putao, Liang Wenkai endured the pain in his leg and limped away to buy medicine. Wang Putao tried hard to remember her father teaching her how to untie knots and finally managed to free herself. When Liang Wenkai returned, he lit a few candles and approached Wang Putao. Suddenly, she stabbed his other leg with the knife and escaped. After running out of Liang Wenkai's house, Wang Putao finally realized that her father had been by her side, silently accompanying her. If her father hadn't taught her how to tie knots today, she might not have survived. When she returned home, she discovered that the key was still in its old place, and tears welled up in her eyes. When Feng Tianlan came to open the door, she hugged him and quietly told him that she was no longer alone. Feng Tianlan noticed that Wang Putao's arm was injured and wanted to take her hand to examine it. Old Wang, thinking that Feng Tianlan was trying to take advantage of her, came at Feng Tianlan with a stick. Liang Wenkai went to a shop and falsely claimed that his car had run out of fuel. He asked the shop owner if they had gasoline for sale. The owner brought out a plastic container filled with a bucket of 92 octane gasoline. After paying, Liang Wenkai carried the gasoline while thinking that Wang Putao belonged to him and must be his alone.

In Wang Putao's mind, she had rehearsed the scene of meeting her father many times. However, when the day arrived, none of the expected scenarios happened because her father didn't even recognize her. Feng Tianlan asked about the injury on Wang Putao's hand, and she told him the story of her and Liang Wenkai. She had been hiding from him all these years, changing her address and name, but Liang Wenkai still managed to find her. Wang Putao wanted Feng Tianlan to take her father back to the nursing home because she felt that her father's presence might be dangerous for her. Feng Tianlan assured her not to be afraid and promised to protect her. Old Wang wanted to put money under the floor mat but realized that the money in his pocket was gone. He started behaving strangely and questioned Feng Tianlan dissatisfiedly about him being with this woman while his family's little creek was left unattended. Feng Tianlan noticed that he put the keys under the mat and advised him that it wasn't safe there. However, Old Wang told Feng Tianlan that if he changed the location, the little creek wouldn't be able to find him. Feng Tianlan and Wang Putao took Old Wang to the nursing home. When they said goodbye, Old Wang urged Feng Tianlan not to forget to let Wang Putao have the braised pork when she returned because, besides going out to sea, he didn't know how to do anything else. He had done his best and didn't want Wang Putao to hate him. Wang Putao couldn't help but shed tears while listening. After Wang Putao and Feng Tianlan left, Old Wang looked at himself in the mirror and suddenly shouted loudly, suspecting that the doctor had transformed him into his current old appearance. He found his wallet in the nursing home and decided to find a way to escape. When Lao Wu called, Old Wang quietly slipped out. Seeing that Old Wang had run away, Lao Wu called Wang Putao. Feng Tianlan advised Wang Putao not to worry and suggested that she report it to the police. However, when the police asked about Old Wang's details, Wang Putao realized that she didn't even know her father's age. Lao Wu handed her Old Wang's information, and Wang Putao learned that her father was fifty-three this year. After leaving the police station, Feng Tianlan accompanied Wang Putao as they searched everywhere for her father. They walked from the nursing home all the way to the seaside but couldn't find any trace of her father. When Wang Putao returned home, dragging her exhausted body, she unexpectedly found 100 yuan under the floor mat. Immediately, she thought that her father must have come back because he had always done this since she was young. Whenever she saw that 100 yuan, she knew her father had returned from his fishing trip. Thinking of these things, Wang Putao couldn't help but cry. She finally understood why her father had run back home. Old Wang was sitting on the roadside eating ice cream when a black car suddenly stopped in front of him. He recognized the person in front of him as Liang Wenkai. By the time Feng Tianlan arrived, Old Wang had already left in Liang Wenkai's car.

Feng Tianlan couldn't find Old Wang, so he sent a message to Wang Putao. Wang Putao decided to go to the nursing home to look for him again. Wang Putao arrived at the nursing home and when Lao Wu saw her, he couldn't help but scold her a few words. It was normal for the elderly to run away in the music nursing home, but people like Wang Putao who didn't care about their father were rare. Wang Putao humbly accepted the criticism because she knew less about her father than Lao Wu did.

Feng Tianlan and Wang Putao searched for another day but still didn't see Old Wang. Feng Tianlan took the food that Old Wang had cooked out of the refrigerator. Wang Putao ate braised pork while wiping her tears. She realized that her father's cooking was still so delicious. If she had eaten it yesterday, it would have been even better.

Liang Wenkai dragged Old Wang to his own house and played the piano while talking to himself, saying that Wang Putao would soon belong to him again. He believed that Wang Putao still loved him and there was just a misunderstanding between them.

Old Wang sent a message to Feng Tianlan but found that his phone was out of battery. He was about to look for a charger when Liang Wenkai approached him pretending to play a game with him. He told him to sit still and then tied him to a chair.

Feng Tianlan received Old Wang's location and went alone to find him. When he saw Old Wang being tied up, he was untying him when Liang Wenkai suddenly appeared behind him. Feng Tianlan realized that the situation was not good and reached for a knife on the table, but Liang Wenkai knocked him unconscious with a bottle.

Wang Putao noticed that she couldn't reach Feng Tianlan on the phone and became very worried. Her aunt tentatively asked her if this matter was related to Liang Wenkai, and after thinking for a moment, Wang Putao felt it was very likely, so she went to Liang Wenkai's house. Seeing the broken glass on the table, Wang Putao seemed to realize something. At that moment, Liang Wenkai appeared behind her and threw a set of wedding dresses in front of her, asking her to put them on and dance together.

Wang Putao put on the wedding dress and questioned Liang Wenkai about where Feng Tianlan and Old Wang were. Liang Wenkai pointed to the side, and when Wang Putao saw Feng Tianlan and Old Wang tied up, she was about to run over, but Liang Wenkai pushed her down. Wang Putao struggled to get up from the ground and coldly told Liang Wenkai that she remembered every injury he had inflicted on her very clearly.

Feng Tianlan quietly untied the ropes and was about to run over to save Wang Putao, but was shocked by what he saw. Wang Putao walked up to Liang Wenkai and executed a beautiful shoulder throw, throwing him heavily to the ground. Soon, several police officers rushed in. It turned out that before Wang Putao arrived, she had her aunt call the police. Liang Wenkai faced legal consequences.

Feng Tianlan, as a director, filmed their adventurous story, which was also their final story. In the story, the princess saved the prince. In reality, Feng Tianlan and Wang Putao started a new life. When they took Old Wang on a trip to the sea, Old Wang finally remembered that Wang Putao was his daughter.

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