The Tale of Rose Recap, Plot, Synopsis

The Tale of Rose Synopsis

Born into a scholarly family, Huang Yimei grew up with great care and displayed artistic talent from a young age. As she entered the workforce, Huang Yimei quickly gained recognition and became indispensable. She met and fell in love with her partner, Zhuang Guodong, but they ultimately missed their chance to be together. This professional experience gave her a clearer plan for her life, leading her to return to school for further education. After graduation, she married her senior, Fang Xiewen. However, their life paths diverged, and they eventually chose to divorce.

Huang Yimei then started her own business and carved out a niche in the art curation field. During this time, she met her soulmate, Pu Jiaming, but he had only a few months left to live. Their love story ended with his passing, yet Huang Yimei did not succumb to despair. She continued striving to live her life to the fullest, as always.

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The story takes place on the special day of July 13, 2001. The International Olympic Committee will announce the results of the Olympic bid at ten o'clock today, and Beijing is one of the candidate cities. The whole country is eagerly anticipating Beijing's success in winning the bid.

Guan Zhizhi specifically chose this day to register her marriage with her fiancé, Zhou Shihui. Colleagues and close friends are waiting at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau to celebrate with them. Guan Zhizhi couldn't contain her joy and filled out the registration form cheerfully, immersed in happiness and oblivious to the fact that Zhou Shihui, sitting next to her, was acting strangely.

Zhou Shihui looked worried and restless. The staff confirmed that both parties' submitted documents were accurate and were about to stamp the marriage certificate when Zhou Shihui suddenly stopped them loudly. Guan Zhizhi was immediately infuriated and embarrassed. She had been in a relationship with Zhou Shihui for seven years and never expected him to back out at the last minute.

Huang Zhenhua, Zhou Shihui's colleague, had been waiting outside for a long time but didn't see Guan Zhizhi and Zhou Shihui come out. Sensing that something was wrong and recalling Zhou Shihui's unusual behavior that morning, he tried to comfort him about his fear of married life. As expected, Zhou Shihui changed his mind at the last moment. Guan Zhizhi was unwilling to let it go.

She had spent seven years of her youth on Zhou Shihui and angrily scolded him, forcibly dragging him to get the certificate, even if it meant divorcing the next day. Zhou Shihui resolutely refused, and Guan Zhizhi's close friends rushed in to punch and kick him. Huang Zhenhua, seeing this, drove Zhou Shihui away to escape.

Huang Zhenhua advised Zhou Shihui to return and apologize to Guan Zhizhi, but Zhou Shihui had to admit that he had fallen in love with Huang Zhenhua's sister, Huang Yimei. Hearing this, Huang Zhenhua became furious and beat up Zhou Shihui, who did not fight back despite being bruised and battered, insisting that his love for Huang Yimei was true.

Huang Yimei, 22 years old, is a top student at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Naturally beautiful, cheerful, and with a wide range of interests, she exudes an enchanting charm that attracts many admirers who often fight over her. Three months ago, Huang Zhenhua brought Huang Yimei to the architectural institute for an internship, where Zhou Shihui fell in love with her at first sight.

Huang Zhenhua even had Huang Yimei follow Zhou Shihui to learn from him. From that day on, Zhou Shihui's heart was filled with Huang Yimei, leaving no room for anyone else. His admiration for her became uncontrollable.

Huang Zhenhua parked the car by the roadside and sternly warned Zhou Shihui not to harbor unrealistic hopes about Huang Yimei. However, Zhou Shihui was convinced that Huang Yimei had feelings for him. They had dined and watched movies together, and he had given her a necklace, which she did not refuse.

Zhou Shihui was determined to break up with Guan Zhizhi but couldn't bring himself to say it, delaying until the moment at the Civil Affairs Bureau. He suddenly realized he wouldn't marry anyone but Huang Yimei. Seeing Zhou Shihui's stubbornness, Huang Zhenhua angrily ignored him.

When Huang Yimei returned home from work, admirers delivered flowers and gifts, which her parents refused to accept, being fed up with the attention. Her father, Huang Jianzhi, and mother, Wu Yuejiang, both professors at Tsinghua University, hoped she would pursue further studies after graduation, but Huang Yimei wasn't interested in graduate school. Huang Jianzhi received countless calls daily asking to meet Huang Yimei, which he declined with various excuses. Huang Yimei was accustomed to this.

Guan Zhizhi went to a bar to drown her sorrows, with her close friends comforting her. She called home to cancel the wedding banquet, claiming Zhou Shihui was hit by a car and died. Huang Zhenhua drove home and called Huang Yimei down, telling her about Zhou Shihui's decision to break off the engagement for her. Huang Yimei was indifferent, and Huang Zhenhua forbade her from seeing Zhou Shihui again, wanting to give him time to reflect. Huang Yimei felt the matter was irrelevant to her.

The family compound suddenly became lively as everyone celebrated Beijing's successful Olympic bid. Huang Zhenhua rushed home to watch the live broadcast, followed by Huang Yimei. Guan Zhizhi came crying to Huang Zhenhua, suspecting Zhou Shihui had another woman in his heart. Huang Zhenhua tried to cover it up, but Guan Zhizhi, recalling that Zhou Shihui had called out the name "Rose" in his sleep, concluded that the woman was Huang Yimei.

Huang Yimei explained that she and Zhou Shihui were just ordinary mentor-student relations, only having tea and watching movies together, but Guan Zhizhi didn't believe it and accused Huang Yimei of seducing Zhou Shihui. She demanded Huang Jianzhi and Wu Yuejiang back her up.

After much persuasion from Huang Zhenhua, Guan Zhizhi finally left. Huang Jianzhi and Wu Yuejiang were already exasperated by Huang Yimei's admirers and were furious that she was now involved with someone else's fiancé. Despite Huang Yimei's numerous explanations, they blamed her and locked her in her room.

Early the next morning, an angry Guan Zhizhi came to confront Huang Zhenhua. Huang Zhenhua, with a forced smile, tried to appease her, but Guan Zhizhi threatened to report Huang Yimei to the school.

Huang Zhenhua apologized repeatedly out of fear. Wu Yuejiang prepared a meal and sent Huang Jianzhi to call Huang Yimei, only to find that she had escaped through the window.

At work, Yuan Zheng eagerly tried to get close to Huang Yimei, but she didn't reciprocate. Guan Zhizhi saw Huang Yimei through the window and wanted to confront her, but Huang Zhenhua desperately tried to stop her.

Guan Zhizhi was yelling in Huang Zhenhua's office, causing a stir among the colleagues. Ignoring Yuan Zheng's attempts to stop her, Huang Yimei went upstairs to confront Guan Zhizhi. Guan Zhizhi, already blinded by anger, became even more furious upon seeing Huang Yimei and charged at her.

Huang Yimei suggested they talk privately at the downstairs café and pulled her along without giving her a chance to refuse. Huang Yimei clearly stated she had no interest in Zhou Shihui and even advised Guan Zhizhi to leave him.

Guan Zhizhi was unwilling, as Zhou Shihui was her first love, and she had spent seven years of her youth on him. Huang Yimei patiently persuaded her, laying out the facts and reasoning, and even ordered desserts to calm Guan Zhizhi's emotions, who then slightly eased her mind.

Huang Zhenhua hurriedly arrived and, seeing from the window that Guan Zhizhi and Huang Yimei were enjoying desserts together, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Zhou Shihui, having dressed up carefully, prepared a large bouquet of yellow roses and went to the architecture institute to find Huang Yimei.

When he found she wasn't there, Huang Zhenhua pulled him aside. Zhou Shihui, deeply in love with Huang Yimei, allowed Huang Zhenhua to berate him, but Huang Zhenhua scolded him harshly. Zhou Shihui, undeterred, wanted to go to Huang Yimei's school to find her.

Zhou Shihui went to the school with flowers to confess to Huang Yimei, but she rejected him outright and advised him to cherish Guan Zhizhi. Zhou Shihui didn't listen and, upon learning that Guan Zhizhi had caused a scene at the architecture institute with Huang Zhenhua, promised to break it off completely with Guan Zhizhi so she would no longer bother Huang Yimei.

Uninterested in his ramblings, Huang Yimei walked away angrily. Zhou Shihui went to find Guan Zhizhi and saw her moving out of what was supposed to be their new marital home. Feeling guilty, he wanted a peaceful breakup, but Guan Zhizhi mocked him and left without looking back.

Huang Zhenhua called Huang Yimei, trying to persuade her to return home and apologize to their parents, even tempting her with delicious food, but Huang Yimei refused to relent. Huang Jianzhi secretly brought food to Huang Yimei, and while she ate heartily, he took the opportunity to urge her to reconcile with her mother, Wu Yuejiang. Huang Yimei avoided the topic and asked him to comment on her artwork instead.

Huang Yimei saw a job listing for CRAN company and applied for the position of assistant to the general manager. While filling out the application form, she accidentally spilled ink on her shirt and borrowed a scarf from Su Gengsheng to cover the stain. Su Gengsheng, unable to refuse, gave her the scarf.

During the interview, Huang Yimei recognized Su Gengsheng as the interviewer. She spoke confidently and appropriately, impressing the interviewers. However, Su Gengsheng asked a sharp question about her choice of the scarf. Huang Yimei accurately described the designer's details and style, satisfying Su Gengsheng, who told her to wait for further notice.

Huang Zhenhua, having heard that Huang Yimei had given up graduate school for the interview, preemptively warned her about their parents' potential reaction. Huang Yimei returned home happily for dinner. Wu Yuejiang had prepared a large meal, and during dinner, Su Gengsheng called to inform Huang Yimei about the second round of interviews.

Wu Yuejiang was very upset upon hearing this. Huang Yimei was enthusiastic about the company, which dealt primarily in the trade and exhibition of artworks. She believed she could excel there. With Huang Zhenhua speaking in her favor, Wu Yuejiang reluctantly agreed to let Huang Yimei give it a try.

Huang Yimei arrived on time for the interview, and Su Gengsheng took her to meet the general manager, Jiang Xueqiong, briefly introducing the company. Jiang Xueqiong hurriedly arrived at the office and touched up her makeup in front of Huang Yimei, who offered her some reasonable suggestions, leaving Jiang Xueqiong pleased.

Huang Yimei asked Huang Jianzhi to buy her a cellphone. Unable to resist her persistence, he used his private savings to buy it for her. After being heartbroken, Zhou Shihui decided to sell the house, resign from his job, and return to his hometown.

Before leaving, he asked Huang Zhenhua to meet and requested him to pass a message to Huang Yimei: he would never forget her. Huang Zhenhua, anxious and at a loss, could do nothing as Zhou Shihui remained stubbornly unrepentant.

Shortly after buying a cellphone, Huang Yimei received a notification from Amy in the HR department of Qingting Company that she had successfully passed two rounds of interviews and could officially start work the next day. Overjoyed, Huang Yimei immediately shared the good news with her parents.

She had made a bet with her mother, Wu Yuejiang, that if she passed the interview, she wouldn't have to take the graduate school exam. Wu Yuejiang, determined to see Huang Yimei further her education, believed that she wouldn't be able to handle the job of the general manager's assistant and would be eliminated within the three-month probation period.

Wu Yuejiang poured cold water on her excitement, but Huang Yimei was confident she could pass the probation period. They agreed that if she succeeded, Wu Yuejiang would buy her a bag, but if she failed, she would have to apply for the graduate program Wu Yuejiang recommended. The mother and daughter made a pinky promise on the spot.

The next morning, Huang Yimei dressed up beautifully and went to work. She imagined being greeted by male colleagues at the entrance, but in reality, only Su Gengsheng was there waiting for her.

Su Gengsheng introduced her to the job and responsibilities of the general manager's assistant and detailed Jiang Xueqiong's preferences. Finally, Su Gengsheng gave her a harsh reminder that her beauty was an advantage but could also bring unnecessary trouble. Huang Yimei took all this to heart.

Wu Yuejiang, through her colleague Professor Liang, introduced Bai Xiaohe, a current PhD student, to Huang Zhenhua. Huang Zhenhua was pleased with her photo and proactively sent messages full of sweet talk to Bai Xiaohe, but she remained unmoved.

Jiang Xueqiong was organizing the China-France Exchange Exhibition but was having difficulty securing the participation of collector Mr. Teng. She harshly scolded her secretary, and Huang Yimei used all her skills to calm Jiang Xueqiong down.

Huang Yimei then sought information from Su Gengsheng about Jiang Xueqiong's troubles. Su Gengsheng advised her not to get involved and just do her job well. Huang Yimei gave Su Gengsheng a scarf as thanks for lending her one during the interview, and Su Gengsheng accepted it reluctantly.

Huang Yimei researched Mr. Teng online late into the night and found out he was attending a banquet at the China Hotel. She wanted to meet him but didn't have an invitation. Huang Yimei came up with a clever plan and went to the China Hotel, pretending she needed to see Manager Zhao from the sales department about hosting an event in the hotel's banquet hall.

Manager Zhao believed her and took her on a tour, which she used as a chance to slip away. After carefully touching up her appearance in the restroom, she successfully entered the exhibition hall. Huang Yimei's stunning appearance attracted many men who tried to strike up conversations, which she politely handled. She mistakenly took assistant Zhuang Guodong for Mr. Teng and introduced the China-France Exchange Exhibition.

Zhuang Guodong then led her to Mr. Teng and persuaded him to attend the exhibition. Mr. Teng mentioned he was leaving for Hong Kong that night and had no time to meet with Jiang Xueqiong. Huang Yimei pleaded for half an hour of his time and called Jiang Xueqiong, who rushed over immediately.

Jiang Xueqiong and Mr. Teng had a pleasant conversation, and Mr. Teng agreed to lend his collection for the exhibition. Huang Yimei thanked Zhuang Guodong for his help, and Zhuang Guodong, having fallen for her at first sight, wanted to continue seeing her.

Suddenly, Jiang Xueqiong, clutching her stomach, hurried out and asked Huang Yimei to drive her home. Huang Yimei had to leave quickly, bidding Zhuang Guodong farewell.

Jiang Xueqiong was in severe pain and sweating profusely. Huang Yimei insisted on taking her to the hospital despite Jiang Xueqiong's refusal and discovered that Jiang Xueqiong's stomach ulcer had flared up due to drinking alcohol and eating cold food.

Su Gengsheng, having dozed off at her desk and woken up from a nightmare, went to the gym to relieve her stress. Huang Yimei called her, and she rushed to the hospital. With the medical staff's efforts, Jiang Xueqiong's condition stabilized. Huang Yimei asked Su Gengsheng to stay with Jiang Xueqiong and called Huang Zhenhua to pick her up.

Huang Yimei couldn't stop thinking about Zhuang Guodong and regretted not getting his contact information. Meanwhile, Huang Zhenhua, frustrated with his difficulties in winning over Bai Xiaohe, thought Huang Yimei was criticizing him.

He vented his frustrations to her, and Huang Yimei immediately arranged a meeting with Bai Xiaohe. Huang Zhenhua went to her school, and after she finished her experiment, they went to the cafeteria for a meal together.

Bai Xiaohe is introverted and prefers spending her days in the lab rather than actively engaging with others. Huang Zhenhua desperately tried to find topics to get Bai Xiaohe to talk, and she was able to rationally analyze and articulate her thoughts. Huang Zhenhua developed a liking for her and arranged to meet again.

Huang Yimei stayed up late working on the planning proposal for the China-France Exchange Exhibition, hoping to continue following up on the project. Jiang Xueqiong noticed her desire to use this opportunity to get closer to Zhuang Guodong. Huang Yimei openly admitted this.

It was her first time doing such a large-scale event planning proposal, and though her ideas were quite naive, Jiang Xueqiong reluctantly agreed. Su Gengsheng didn't understand Jiang Xueqiong's decision, but Jiang Xueqiong didn't want to stifle Huang Yimei's enthusiasm and wanted to give her a chance to prove herself.

Huang Zhenhua wanted to continue his relationship with Bai Xiaohe, so he proactively added her on QQ. Huang Yimei officially took over the China-France Exchange Exhibition project. Zhuang Guodong gathered the relevant personnel for a meeting.

He was efficient and orderly in his work, and Huang Yimei gradually developed feelings for him. However, Zhuang Guodong maintained a strictly professional demeanor. Accustomed to being the center of attention, Huang Yimei felt disappointed for the first time and vented to Huang Zhenhua, who offered her advice.

At the discussion meeting, Huang Yimei wore a striking outfit, catching the attention of Zhuang Guodong and the attendees. Following Huang Zhenhua's advice, she frequently challenged Zhuang Guodong to draw his attention.

After the meeting, Zhuang Guodong asked for her contact information, leading Huang Yimei to believe he was interested, but Zhuang Guodong remained indifferent towards her.

Female colleague Han Ying brought macarons for everyone and boasted about having dinner with Zhuang Guodong, mentioning his invitation for her to the next Venice Biennale, leaving Huang Yimei feeling down. Huang Zhenhua, upon learning about Huang Yimei's initial setback, encouraged her to take the initiative.

Zhuang Guodong couldn't stop thinking about Huang Yimei but lacked the courage to contact her. Since their first meeting at the banquet, he had fallen for her but couldn't figure out her thoughts, so he tried to hide his feelings and acted aloof in front of her.

Han Ying asked Zhuang Guodong out for dinner, but he kept checking his phone, hoping for a message from Huang Yimei that never came. Zhuang Guodong inquired about Huang Yimei from Han Ying and bought macarons for her colleagues. Wu Yuejiang had something to attend to and didn't cook, so Huang Zhenhua accompanied Huang Jianzhi to Tsinghua University canteen to buy food.

Bai Xiaohe happened to be eating there. Huang Zhenhua quickly went over to greet her. Since their last meeting, Bai Xiaohe hadn't contacted Huang Zhenhua, who thought things were over between them. However, Bai Xiaohe had developed feelings for him and wanted to continue their relationship but didn't know how to express it. Huang Zhenhua was overjoyed.

Zhuang Guodong came to Qingting Company to discuss cooperation and invited everyone to dinner. A male colleague at the next table kept flattering Huang Yimei, which made Zhuang Guodong uncomfortable.

When he learned that Huang Yimei couldn't drink alcohol, he ordered a beverage for her. Han Ying suggested they go to a French restaurant next time, and Huang Yimei, while seeing all this, pretended to be indifferent.

Da Liu tried his best to curry favor with Huang Yimei. Zhuang Guodong suppressed his anger and approached Da Liu, asking him to toast with other members of Qingting Company. He then smoothly sat next to Huang Yimei and made friendly overtures. Suddenly, Huang Zhenhua called Huang Yimei to pick her up. As Huang Yimei stepped out to take the call, Han Ying approached Zhuang Guodong, trying to get close to him. Seeing this, Zhuang Guodong dismissed everyone, telling them to go home. Han Ying pretended to be drunk and leaned on Zhuang Guodong, acting coquettishly, asking him to take her home. Huang Yimei was infuriated but masked her feelings with indifference.

Huang Zhenhua arrived to pick up Huang Yimei. Their colleagues mistakenly thought Huang Zhenhua was Huang Yimei's boyfriend, making Zhuang Guodong uncomfortable. He wanted to message Huang Yimei for clarification but restrained himself, only sending a greeting message instead. Huang Zhenhua suggested pretending to be Huang Yimei's boyfriend to prompt Zhuang Guodong to pursue her, and in return, Huang Yimei agreed to help him court Bai Xiaohe.

It was the weekend, and Huang Zhenhua took Huang Yimei and Bai Xiaohe to the countryside for fishing. Bai Xiaohe, uninterested, sat under a tree reading a book. Huang Zhenhua tried hard to find topics to please her. Bai Xiaohe complimented him as the most suitable marriage partner. Huang Yimei spoke highly of Huang Zhenhua in front of Bai Xiaohe. When Bai Xiaohe accidentally fell, Huang Yimei urged Huang Zhenhua to play the hero. However, Huang Zhenhua slipped on a rock and fell badly, injuring his foot. Bai Xiaohe was unscathed, and they accompanied Huang Zhenhua to the hospital for bandaging.

Early the next morning, Bai Xiaohe visited Huang Zhenhua at home. He was pleasantly surprised and tried to tidy up his messy room, only to fall again. Bai Xiaohe helped him clean up, acting like his girlfriend. Huang Zhenhua was moved to tears and held Bai Xiaohe's hand tightly. Bai Xiaohe bought a lot of fruits and even cooked for him.

Zhuang Guodong convened a project team meeting only to find out that Huang Yimei had gone to Shanghai on a business trip with Su Gengsheng, leaving him feeling disappointed. Bai Xiaohe meticulously took care of Huang Zhenhua while also finding time to write her thesis. Su Gengsheng took Huang Yimei to an art exhibition, broadening Huang Yimei's horizons, though Su Gengsheng remained indifferent. Huang Yimei casually opened a jukebox, and the event organizer, hearing about it, rushed over. The song playing was his favorite, and Huang Yimei was the first to activate the jukebox. He shared this good news with foreign guests at the exhibition and took a commemorative photo with Huang Yimei.

Wu Yuejiang called Huang Zhenhua, asking him to move back home, but he politely declined. He invited Bai Xiaohe for dinner at home, but Bai Xiaohe felt uneasy. Huang Zhenhua didn't press her, but before leaving, Bai Xiaohe gave him a light hug. Huang Zhenhua was surprised by the typically reserved Bai Xiaohe's sudden display of affection.

Jiang Xueqiong wanted to groom Huang Yimei to be a curator, but Su Gengsheng felt it was too early. However, Jiang Xueqiong saw potential in Huang Yimei. Su Gengsheng took Huang Yimei to various art exhibitions in Shanghai, strongly recommending her to the organizers. Huang Yimei learned a lot and was grateful.

As Huang Zhenhua's injury gradually healed, he visited Bai Xiaohe in the lab, wearing a sharp suit. He formally invited her to meet his parents, but Bai Xiaohe was caught off guard and didn't know how to respond. Huang Zhenhua, thinking she had refused, left disappointed. Bai Xiaohe couldn't bear to see him leave so dejectedly and hurried out to explain.

Bai Xiaohe revealed she had a boyfriend of five years. After he graduated, he returned to Anhui to be closer to his parents. Not wanting to be too far from her own parents, Bai Xiaohe stayed on for her Ph.D. Unexpectedly, her boyfriend started dating someone else three months later. Bai Xiaohe hadn't fully recovered from the breakup, and Huang Zhenhua understood her predicament.

Since Zhuang Guodong could remember, his parents frequently quarreled in front of him. It had become routine. His mother accompanied him to study in France, leaving his father, Zhuang Taiwen, in Beijing.

When his mother returned to finalize the divorce, Zhuang Taiwen called Zhuang Guodong for a meal. Reluctantly, Zhuang Guodong went. His mother urged him to return to France soon, which angered Zhuang Taiwen, leading to another heated argument between his parents.

Mr. Zhuang Taiwen and his wife always argue as soon as they meet, using sharp words to attack each other. Mr. Zhuang, facing a table full of delicious food, finds it hard to swallow and can only bury himself in his phone. The louder his parents argue, the more disturbed Mr. Zhuang becomes, eventually leaving the room to find some peace. As he tries to calm himself down, he notices two waitresses eavesdropping at the door. Angered, he scolds them and leaves.

Outside, the rain has stopped, but his heart feels heavy. He recalls Huang Yimei, whom he met on a business trip in Shanghai, and decides to text her, hesitating to ask if the person who picked her up that day was her boyfriend. Huang Yimei, though reluctant to initiate contact, feels delighted when she finally receives his message. She calls him and admits that Huang Zhenhua is her brother, relieving Mr. Zhuang's anxiety. They express their mutual longing over the phone, eager to meet each other again.

Upon returning to the hotel, Huang Yimei notices Su Gengsheng loudly talking on the phone. She silently stays by her side as Su Gengsheng decides to hand over the Shanghai exhibition to Huang Yimei upon returning to Beijing. Mr. Zhuang eagerly waits for Huang Yimei at the airport, and their reunion is filled with excitement. Unable to contain their emotions, they quickly become intimate.

Huang Yimei returns home late, and when questioned by Huang Zhenhua, she lies about having dinner with her boss. Suspicious, Huang Zhenhua interrogates her further, but Huang Yimei escapes to her room. The next day, Huang Zhenhua confronts Su Gengsheng at work, unaware of the relationship between Huang Yimei and Mr. Zhuang. Angered by Su Gengsheng's response, he storms off.

Huang Yimei apologizes to Su Gengsheng, who advises her not to mix personal matters with work. From that day on, Huang Yimei and Mr. Zhuang's love blossoms, and they want to spend every moment together. However, a misunderstanding arises when they meet at a restaurant, leading to Huang Yimei storming out.

Meanwhile, Huang Zhenhua, hiding the breakup from his parents, delivers dumplings to Bai Xiaohe. Seeing Huang Zhenhua downstairs, Huang Yimei learns about his breakup and empathizes with him. Despite their recent argument, they console each other.

Unable to reach Huang Yimei, Mr. Zhuang feels dejected. His mother senses his distress and warns him not to let emotions cloud his judgment, reminding him of the consequences of his father's actions. Determined to reconcile, he sends flowers to Huang Yimei, but she remains aloof, ignoring his advances, much to Su Gengsheng's observation.

Wu Yuejiang pressures Huang Zhenhua to deliver mangoes to Bai Xiaohe, who is delighted. They agree to keep their breakup a secret from their parents. Meanwhile, Su Gengsheng buys breakfast for Huang Yimei, who shares stolen wine with her colleague Jiang Xueqiong, bonding over their shared experiences.

Working late into the night, Huang Yimei finds Mr. Zhuang waiting for her outside. They embrace without hesitation, deepening their connection.

Mr. Zhuang Guodong takes the initiative to apologize to Huang Yimei, who forgives him readily. The two reconcile, and Mr. Zhuang's mother has returned to France. He wants to take Huang Yimei to meet his father, Mr. Zhuang Taiwen, but she is hesitant about meeting parents. As long as they truly love each other, it's enough for her.

Huang Zhenhua and Bai Xiaohe agree to keep their breakup secret from their parents. Bai Xiaohe's parents want to meet Huang Zhenhua, who visits them as scheduled, dressed sharply and bearing gifts. Bai Xiaohe's father, Bai Erru, a renowned entrepreneur, is impressed by Huang Zhenhua's manners and takes him to see his collection of paintings, including Bai Xiaohe's childhood doodles. After dinner, Bai Xiaohe sees Huang Zhenhua off and gives him a bonus, which he accepts reluctantly.

Mr. Zhuang and Huang Yimei are inseparable, longing to be together every day. Mr. Zhuang accompanies Huang Yimei home, and they share a passionate kiss in the hallway, only to be caught by Huang Zhenhua. Feeling jealous, Huang Zhenhua offers to drive Mr. Zhuang home, and Huang Yimei, worried, joins them.

Huang Zhenhua insults Mr. Zhuang, who can only smile awkwardly. During a restroom break, Mr. Zhuang buys drinks for Huang Zhenhua, and they subtly compete by tossing the empty cans into the trash. Learning about their shared love for basketball, they make plans to play together, leaving Huang Yimei behind. When she returns, she hurriedly catches up with them.

Huang Zhenhua and Mr. Zhuang have a pleasant conversation and exchange numbers, leaving Huang Yimei feeling happy despite not being able to participate much in the discussion. Later, Bai Erru visits Huang Zhenhua at work, and they have a working lunch. Bai Erru learns about Huang Zhenhua's job and invites him to a family vacation in Guangxi. Huang Zhenhua readily agrees.

Mr. Zhuang picks up Huang Yimei after work, and Han Ying learns about their relationship, feeling a pang of jealousy. Mr. Zhuang takes Huang Yimei home and gives her a spare key. Meanwhile, Huang Zhenhua packs his bags, and Wu Yuejiang expresses surprise at Bai Xiaohe's family wealth, wanting to meet her. Huang Zhenhua promises to marry Bai Xiaohe soon, despite her attempt to dissuade him.

Jiang Xueqiong asks Huang Yimei to help introduce Mr. Teng, who is coming to Beijing next month, to Mr. Zhuang. However, Huang Yimei politely declines, not wanting to mix feelings with work. Jiang Xueqiong warns her not to have unrealistic expectations about love and advises her to use it wisely. Despite Jiang Xueqiong's persistence, Huang Yimei remains firm, not wanting to involve feelings in her work.

Feeling down, Huang Zhenhua picks up Huang Yimei and pours his heart out to her, sharing his past relationships and feeling resentful about being dumped for the first time. Huang Yimei comforts him with kind words.

Huang Yimei announced her relationship with Zhuang Guodong to her parents. Her father, Huang Jianzhi, and her mother, Wu Yuejiang, were both shocked. Huang Yimei, as beautiful as a fairy and with a lively and cheerful personality, had been pursued by many since childhood, but she paid no attention to them. They were curious about what kind of man could win Huang Yimei's heart. Huang Yimei briefly introduced Zhuang Guodong and showed her parents a photo of him.

Huang Jianzhi was highly critical of Zhuang Guodong, while Wu Yuejiang was very satisfied and couldn't wait to meet him. Six months ago, Zhuang Guodong applied to be the Marketing Director at the headquarters in France. After six months, he finally received the employment notice from the head office. Zhuang Guodong was ecstatic and immediately shared the good news with his mother in Paris. His mother was also happy for him.

However, as Zhuang Guodong thought about being separated from Huang Yimei, his excitement turned into sadness. Huang Yimei went straight to Zhuang Guodong's home after work. He had been waiting for her for a long time. They hadn't seen each other for two days and had endless sweet words to share. Zhuang Guodong, not wanting to ruin the mood, didn't tell Huang Yimei about his new job in France; he just mentioned going to Paris.

Huang Yimei thought Zhuang Guodong was taking her on a trip, as she had long wanted to visit where Zhuang Guodong studied. Huang Yimei wanted to take Zhuang Guodong home to meet her parents, but he found various excuses to avoid it. Huang Yimei was very angry. Zhuang Guodong coaxed her desperately and promised to visit her home after his business trip to Guangzhou, which slightly relieved Huang Yimei. After Zhuang Guodong left for Guangzhou, Huang Yimei cleaned his house thoroughly.

She casually opened his computer and found his visa application for going abroad in his email. Huang Yimei thought he was preparing for a trip to Paris and was secretly pleased. During a video call with Zhuang Guodong, she mentioned it, and Zhuang Guodong had no choice but to admit that he was being transferred to the Paris headquarters. Huang Yimei was furious, realizing that Zhuang Guodong had kept this from her.

Zhuang Guodong, not wanting to miss this great opportunity for promotion and a raise, insisted on going to Paris. Huang Yimei felt that Zhuang Guodong didn't care about their relationship and shouted at him. Zhuang Guodong, impatient, hung up the phone, using an excuse. Huang Yimei grew increasingly angry. She kept calling Zhuang Guodong, but he, in a hurry to meet a client, left his phone in his room.

Huang Yimei, who had been adored all her life, had never experienced such cold treatment. She checked hotel after hotel but couldn't find where Zhuang Guodong was staying. When she tried calling him again, his phone was turned off. Feeling both aggrieved and angry with no way to vent, she resorted to drinking and quickly got drunk. Fueled by alcohol, she continued to call him, but his phone remained off.

In a fit of rage, she smashed his house to pieces. The neighbors, unable to sleep due to the noise, called the police. The police called Zhuang Taiwen, who recognized Huang Yimei and repeatedly explained to the officers and apologized to the neighbors, eventually gaining their understanding. Su Gengsheng rushed over upon hearing the news and tried desperately to comfort Huang Yimei.

Zhuang Taiwen, unable to reach Zhuang Guodong, thought he had wronged Huang Yimei and tried to console her, but Huang Yimei couldn't express her pain. Su Gengsheng took Huang Yimei home, where she poured out her grievances. Su Gengsheng, who had long given up on love, was surprised that Huang Yimei was so quickly hurt by it. Not wanting to worry her parents, Huang Yimei asked Su Gengsheng to help her lie and cover it up.

When Zhuang Guodong woke up early, he realized his phone was dead. After changing the battery, he received a call from Zhuang Taiwen and learned about Huang Yimei's outburst due to being unable to contact him the previous night. When Zhuang Guodong returned from his business trip to Guangzhou and saw his house in disarray, he quickly went to find Huang Yimei. She ignored him and, out of spite, threatened to break up with him. Without explaining, Zhuang Guodong left without looking back.

Huang Yimei was naturally intelligent and as beautiful as a fairy. Her parents and brother, Huang Zhenhua, treated her like a treasure. She was pampered since childhood and surrounded by countless admirers as she grew up. Never having experienced any grievances, she began a passionate relationship with Zhuang Guodong. However, when Zhuang Guodong decided to take a job at the Paris headquarters without consulting her, Huang Yimei was heartbroken.

She proposed a breakup out of spite, but couldn't let go, feeling depressed, losing her appetite, and crying in secret. Zhuang Guodong didn't want to be separated from Huang Yimei but also didn't want to miss the promotion and raise opportunity. Being proud by nature, he was unwilling to reconcile with Huang Yimei but couldn't control his longing for her, so he exercised strenuously at the gym until he was exhausted.

Zhuang Taiwen promised to take Zhuang Guodong to apologize to Huang Yimei, but unable to reach him, he invited Huang Yimei out for a meal to apologize on Zhuang Guodong's behalf. However, Huang Yimei didn't accept the apology. Zhuang Taiwen tried to persuade her to reconcile with Zhuang Guodong, citing various examples, but she remained firm.

Huang Zhenhua learned from Zhuang Guodong during a basketball game that Huang Yimei had wrecked Zhuang Guodong's house in a fit of anger and proposed a breakup. Huang Zhenhua advised Zhuang Guodong to make up with Huang Yimei, and Zhuang Guodong admitted he still liked her but didn't want to sacrifice his career prospects for their relationship. Zhuang Guodong then brought up Huang Zhenhua's past breakup, infuriating him.

After the game, Huang Zhenhua, feeling sore, realized he needed more exercise and decided to buy a pair of dumbbells. He found a seller on a forum and arranged to meet, only to discover that the seller was Su Gengsheng. After exchanging the dumbbells for money, Huang Zhenhua walked a few steps when the box gave way, and a dumbbell fell on his toe.

In pain, he cried out, and Su Gengsheng, amused by his pitiful state, helped him to the hospital. Fortunately, he didn't break any bones. Despite his request for a cast, the doctor advised him to rest instead. Su Gengsheng borrowed a wheelchair for him, but Huang Zhenhua blamed her for the injury and demanded an apology, which she refused to give. Instead, she recorded his accusations and left, leaving Huang Zhenhua fuming. Huang Yimei took Huang Zhenhua home.

He advised her to reconcile with Zhuang Guodong, but she refused. He threatened to introduce a new graduate student to Zhuang Guodong, prompting Huang Yimei to stop him. Huang Zhenhua encouraged her to be confident and assured her she could still control Zhuang Guodong even if he went to France. Finally, he asked for Su Gengsheng's contact information, determined to continue their feud. Zhuang Guodong took the initiative to reconcile with Huang Yimei, embracing her without warning.

In anger, she bit his shoulder, but he forcefully kissed her, and they made up. Huang Zhenhua returned home with a suitcase, pretending to have just returned from a trip to Guangxi with Bai Xiaohe, and brought local specialties for his parents. Huang Jianzhi, knowing he was lying, confronted him with the truth he learned from Professor Liang.

Huang Zhenhua admitted to breaking up with Bai Xiaohe but didn't want to worry his parents, so he tried to comfort them instead. On the night she was angry, Huang Yimei had spilled red wine on Zhuang Guodong's wall. Unable to clean it off, she painted four vivid wine flowers over the stain as compensation. Touched by her honesty and cuteness, Zhuang Guodong promised to resolve their long-distance issue soon.

Huang Yimei, focusing on the present, decided to cherish their love now. Huang Zhenhua got Su Gengsheng's QQ number from Huang Yimei and repeatedly sent friend requests until she reluctantly accepted, only to block him soon after. Huang Zhenhua then called her, complaining about his injury and demanding responsibility, even giving her his home address. Su Gengsheng visited after work, only to be met with Huang Zhenhua's exaggerated display of injury.

She quickly saw through his lie using the same X-ray, mocked him, and left, prompting him to leave a bad review of her on the forum in anger. Zhuang Guodong's mother urged him to report to Paris soon, but he claimed he hadn't finished his work handover. His mother, suspecting it was because of Huang Yimei, warned him against being swayed by emotions and compared him to the equally unsuccessful Zhuang Taiwen. Angered, Zhuang Guodong hung up on her.

Seeing the forum post, Su Gengsheng was furious and called Huang Zhenhua to settle the score. When he refused to answer, she confronted him in person, leading to a heated argument.

Huang Yimei was naturally intelligent and as beautiful as a fairy. Her parents and brother, Huang Zhenhua, treated her like a treasure. She was pampered since childhood and surrounded by countless admirers as she grew up. Never having experienced any grievances, she began a passionate relationship with Zhuang Guodong. However, when Zhuang Guodong decided to take a job at the Paris headquarters without consulting her, Huang Yimei was heartbroken. She proposed a breakup out of spite, but couldn't let go, feeling depressed, losing her appetite, and crying in secret.

Zhuang Guodong didn't want to be separated from Huang Yimei but also didn't want to miss the promotion and raise opportunity. Being proud by nature, he was unwilling to reconcile with Huang Yimei but couldn't control his longing for her, so he exercised strenuously at the gym until he was exhausted. Zhuang Taiwen promised to take Zhuang Guodong to apologize to Huang Yimei, but unable to reach him, he invited Huang Yimei out for a meal to apologize on Zhuang Guodong's behalf. However, Huang Yimei didn't accept the apology. Zhuang Taiwen tried to persuade her to reconcile with Zhuang Guodong, citing various examples, but she remained firm.

Huang Zhenhua learned from Zhuang Guodong during a basketball game that Huang Yimei had wrecked Zhuang Guodong's house in a fit of anger and proposed a breakup. Huang Zhenhua advised Zhuang Guodong to make up with Huang Yimei, and Zhuang Guodong admitted he still liked her but didn't want to sacrifice his career prospects for their relationship. Zhuang Guodong then brought up Huang Zhenhua's past breakup, infuriating him.

After the game, Huang Zhenhua, feeling sore, realized he needed more exercise and decided to buy a pair of dumbbells. He found a seller on a forum and arranged to meet, only to discover that the seller was Su Gengsheng. After exchanging the dumbbells for money, Huang Zhenhua walked a few steps when the box gave way, and a dumbbell fell on his toe. In pain, he cried out, and Su Gengsheng, amused by his pitiful state, helped him to the hospital. Fortunately, he didn't break any bones. Despite his request for a cast, the doctor advised him to rest instead. Su Gengsheng borrowed a wheelchair for him, but Huang Zhenhua blamed her for the injury and demanded an apology, which she refused to give. Instead, she recorded his accusations and left, leaving Huang Zhenhua fuming.

Huang Yimei took Huang Zhenhua home. He advised her to reconcile with Zhuang Guodong, but she refused. He threatened to introduce a new graduate student to Zhuang Guodong, prompting Huang Yimei to stop him. Huang Zhenhua encouraged her to be confident and assured her she could still control Zhuang Guodong even if he went to France. Finally, he asked for Su Gengsheng's contact information, determined to continue their feud.

Zhuang Guodong took the initiative to reconcile with Huang Yimei, embracing her without warning. In anger, she bit his shoulder, but he forcefully kissed her, and they made up. Huang Zhenhua returned home with a suitcase, pretending to have just returned from a trip to Guangxi with Bai Xiaohe, and brought local specialties for his parents. Huang Jianzhi, knowing he was lying, confronted him with the truth he learned from Professor Liang. Huang Zhenhua admitted to breaking up with Bai Xiaohe but didn't want to worry his parents, so he tried to comfort them instead.

On the night she was angry, Huang Yimei had spilled red wine on Zhuang Guodong's wall. Unable to clean it off, she painted four vivid wine flowers over the stain as compensation. Touched by her honesty and cuteness, Zhuang Guodong promised to resolve their long-distance issue soon. Huang Yimei, focusing on the present, decided to cherish their love now.

Huang Zhenhua got Su Gengsheng's QQ number from Huang Yimei and repeatedly sent friend requests until she reluctantly accepted, only to block him soon after. Huang Zhenhua then called her, complaining about his injury and demanding responsibility, even giving her his home address. Su Gengsheng visited after work, only to be met with Huang Zhenhua's exaggerated display of injury. She quickly saw through his lie using the same X-ray, mocked him, and left, prompting him to leave a bad review of her on the forum in anger.

Zhuang Guodong's mother urged him to report to Paris soon, but he claimed he hadn't finished his work handover. His mother, suspecting it was because of Huang Yimei, warned him against being swayed by emotions and compared him to the equally unsuccessful Zhuang Taiwen. Angered, Zhuang Guodong hung up on her.

Seeing the forum post, Su Gengsheng was furious and called Huang Zhenhua to settle the score. When he refused to answer, she confronted him in person, leading to a heated argument.

Zhuang Guodong and Huang Yimei were in a long-distance relationship, separated by an ocean and a six-hour time difference. Huang Yimei eagerly awaited her daily conversations with Zhuang Guodong, wanting to know everything about his life in Paris. Newly arrived at the Paris headquarters, Zhuang Guodong worked from dawn until late night, trying to adapt quickly to his new job. He also carved out time to video call Huang Yimei, but he couldn't share every detail.

To avoid raising her suspicions, he deliberately concealed his outing to a bar with his female colleague, Naomi. Huang Yimei discovered his lie, leading to an argument and an unhappy end to their call. Not wanting the issue to fester and affect their relationship, Zhuang Guodong called Huang Yimei again to apologize, eventually making her smile through her tears. Su Gengsheng had arranged to work out with Huang Zhenhua.

She waited for him at his door, but just as they were about to leave, Bai Taiwen showed up looking for Huang Zhenhua. Su Gengsheng had to go jogging alone. Bai Xiaohe had not gone on a trip to Guangxi with her parents; instead, she revealed her breakup with Huang Zhenhua, angering her mother and resulting in a fierce argument.

Bai Xiaohe moved to her school dormitory out of spite, avoiding home and not answering her parents' calls for several days. Bai Taiwen, left with no other option, sought Huang Zhenhua's help, asking him to check on Bai Xiaohe. Huang Zhenhua agreed readily, though Bai Taiwen regretted that Bai Xiaohe's first boyfriend wasn't Huang Zhenhua. Jiang Xueqiong wanted to organize an art exhibition for a child with autism and hoped to entrust the project to Huang Yimei.

However, Huang Yimei publicly refused, as she wanted to go to Paris to see Zhuang Guodong. Su Gengsheng felt it was a pity, and Jiang Xueqiong advised Huang Yimei not to waste such a great opportunity for a few days of romance. Determined, Huang Yimei decided to see Zhuang Guodong immediately and was prepared to resign. Jiang Xueqiong reluctantly approved her leave. Huang Yimei packed her bags and brushed up on her French as quickly as possible.

Huang Zhenhua, caught between how to advise Bai Xiaohe and not disappointing Bai Taiwen, felt conflicted and hadn't contacted Su Gengsheng for two days. On their first night run together, Su Gengsheng guessed that Bai Taiwen was Huang Zhenhua's ex-girlfriend's father and that Huang Zhenhua was facing a difficult situation. Huang Zhenhua was impressed by her insight and began to see her as a confidant.

Huang Yimei traveled across the ocean to Paris and found the address of Zhuang Guodong's rented apartment. Since he was still at work, she waited patiently at the door. Due to an oversight, Zhuang Guodong had made an error in a contract amount and was reprimanded by his boss. Naomi stepped in to defend him, and Zhuang Guodong felt grateful. After work, Naomi drove Zhuang Guodong back to his apartment to revise the contract.

Hearing his voice, Huang Yimei ran downstairs to greet him, causing Naomi to leave. The long-awaited reunion between Huang Yimei and Zhuang Guodong was filled with excitement. They were deeply affectionate and couldn't get enough of each other. As Zhuang Guodong stayed up late to revise the contract, Huang Yimei stayed up to keep him company. He worked hard to quickly become the marketing manager so he could bring Huang Yimei to live in Paris with him.

Huang Yimei was upset because she couldn't abandon her work and family, and was frustrated that Zhuang Guodong had made another unilateral decision. Despite his efforts to cheer her up, she remained unhappy. When Huang Zhenhua tried to comfort Bai Xiaohe, he discovered that she had gone to her ex-boyfriend's hometown in Anhui. Her ex-boyfriend avoided her, leaving Bai Xiaohe disappointed.

He later called her to explain that he was now in a serious relationship with someone his parents had introduced and was planning to marry, asking her to forget him. Heartbroken, Bai Xiaohe returned to Beijing and was so upset that she vomited all day. She resolved to focus on her studies and aim for a career in a foreign research institute. Huang Zhenhua gently encouraged her and suggested they work out together, but she wasn't interested.

Zhuang Guodong took a day off to spend time with Huang Yimei, but an urgent work matter forced him back to the office in the afternoon. He took Huang Yimei on a brief tour of nearby attractions while handling work emails on his phone, dampening her enthusiasm. Over lunch, he chose a simple fast-food place to save time. Afterward, he took her to his office, where he mingled with colleagues and shared a birthday cake.

From the window, Huang Yimei saw a different Zhuang Guodong—distant and unfamiliar. She realized that their perceived closeness was actually growing apart, and unease settled in her heart. After finishing his work, Zhuang Guodong took Huang Yimei home, planning to make it up to her that night. However, his mother called, insisting he attend a charity gala. He took Huang Yimei along and introduced her to his mother, who then asked him to greet Lulu.

Zhuang Guodong took Huang Yimei to a charity gala, where Huang Yimei made a stunning entrance, immediately catching the attention of the guests. Zhuang Guodong introduced her to his friends before engaging in lively conversations and toasting, leaving Huang Yimei feeling out of place and retreating to drink alone in a corner.

Zhuang's mother brought Lulu to meet Zhuang Guodong. It had been many years since Zhuang Guodong and Lulu had seen each other, and they enjoyed a pleasant conversation. From a distance, Huang Yimei watched them chat animatedly, suddenly feeling like an outsider. Early the next morning, Huang Yimei quietly packed her belongings, kissed Zhuang Guodong lightly, and resolutely left.

When Zhuang Guodong woke up, he found that Huang Yimei had left without a word. He anxiously tried to call her but couldn't get through. His supervisor called, asking him to return to work overtime, so he had to go back to the office. Huang Yimei landed in Beijing and received a message from Zhuang Guodong as soon as she turned on her phone. She made an excuse about urgent work and left.

Huang Yimei arrived at work on time the next morning. Su Gengsheng immediately noticed she was distracted, and Huang Yimei confided in her about her accumulated frustrations. Su Gengsheng offered her comforting words.

Jiang Xueqiong and her husband, Lao Gu, lived apart, with one in Hong Kong and the other in Beijing, both unwilling to give up their careers. Their relationship had grown cold over the years. Two months ago, Jiang Xueqiong went to Hong Kong to ask Lao Gu for a divorce, and shortly after returning, she discovered she was pregnant. She decided to have an abortion and called Huang Yimei.

Su Gengsheng arrived to help Jiang Xueqiong with the hospital admission procedures, and the doctor scheduled the abortion for the next day. That evening, Huang Yimei secretly brought Jiang Xueqiong some red wine. As Jiang Xueqiong was about to drink, Huang Yimei asked why she was giving up on her marriage and child. Jiang Xueqiong, deeply in love with Lao Gu, didn't want to spend her life just as Mrs. Gu, so she had to abandon both the marriage and the child.

Before the surgery, Lao Gu hurried from Hong Kong to see Jiang Xueqiong. Huang Yimei quickly hid outside the door and asked the nurse to give Jiang Xueqiong more time to prepare. Lao Gu and Jiang Xueqiong talked for a while before he left the divorce agreement and departed. Before leaving, Lao Gu asked Huang Yimei to take good care of Jiang Xueqiong, who then instructed Huang Yimei to give the agreement to her lawyer.

Zhuang Guodong and Huang Yimei had a video call, during which he excitedly shared his plans. Through hard work, he had topped the management training and was about to be promoted to marketing manager. He told her that he would be eligible for permanent residency in five years. As he eagerly discussed his work and life plans, Huang Yimei found him very unfamiliar and decisively broke up with him. Zhuang Guodong agreed to the breakup and angrily hung up the call.

When Huang Yimei left the office, it was pouring rain. She walked in the rain, letting the cold water hit her face and body. She drank alone to drown her sorrows and quickly got drunk. Su Gengsheng and Huang Zhenhua rushed to the bar upon hearing the news and struggled to take her home. After settling Huang Yimei to sleep, Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng drank together until they passed out on the sofa.

The next morning, Huang Zhenhua woke up to find himself lying on Su Gengsheng's lap. Both felt awkward about their close proximity, and Su Gengsheng quickly found an excuse to leave. Huang Yimei woke up and immediately headed to Zhuang Guodong's place in Beijing. She packed her things and tearfully wiped off the four flowers on the wall, determined to end things with him completely.

Zhuang Guodong messaged Huang Yimei, trying to salvage their relationship, but she resolutely refused. She was completely heartbroken and had given up on him.

Huang Yimei painted the entire wall with white paint. Exhausted, she saw her impromptu artwork covered up, painfully sealing away her feelings for Zhuang Guodong. Drained, she lay on the floor and fell asleep, her phone beside her. She accidentally dialed her mother’s number.

Wu Yuejiang was woken up in the middle of the night by Huang Yimei’s call, but there was no sound on the other end. Huang Jianzhi was also woken up, and the couple, worried about Huang Yimei, kept sending her messages. Huang Yimei didn’t respond, leaving Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi sleepless with worry.

When Huang Yimei woke up in the morning and saw countless messages, she realized she had dialed the wrong number. She immediately hurried home. As soon as Huang Jianzhi saw her, he scolded her harshly, even admonishing Huang Zhenhua. Huang Yimei knew she was wrong but didn’t know how to explain, so she just kept crying.

Forcing herself to pull it together, Huang Yimei went to work. She asked Jiang Xueqiong to take over the charity art exhibition project, but Jiang, worried that Huang Yimei hadn’t yet moved on from her emotional turmoil, gave the project to Han Ying. Huang Yimei, wanting to distract herself with work, agreed to assist Han Ying.

Huang Yimei selected a painting by Xiao Jia, a girl with autism, for the charity auction. She talked with Xiao Jia for a long time. Han Ying suggested renting a venue to display the artworks, but Huang Yimei proposed using the company lobby and meeting rooms to save costs and promote the company. She also suggested continuing to focus on work related to special children, and Jiang Xueqiong agreed.

Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng had arranged to exercise together, no matter the weather. Wu Yuejiang suspected Huang Zhenhua was in a relationship, and he found various excuses to hide it. Su Gengsheng, worried about Huang Yimei, asked Huang Zhenhua about her.

After work, Huang Yimei locked herself in her room to study the psychological issues of special children. She planned to propose establishing a special children’s foundation to Jiang Xueqiong. Working overtime, she quickly got her plan approved and funded by the head office. Jiang Xueqiong handed the project to her, with Su Gengsheng fully supporting her work.

Thanks to the relentless efforts of Huang Yimei, Su Gengsheng, and others, the project progressed smoothly. Su Gengsheng organized a celebration banquet, where Huang Yimei, reminded of her time with Zhuang Guodong, couldn't help but shed tears. Su Gengsheng noticed and discussed with Huang Zhenhua how to help her move on from her emotional pain.

While preparing for the art exhibition, Huang Yimei interacted with many children with psychological issues and developed an interest in studying psychology. She submitted her resignation to Jiang Xueqiong, planning to further her studies in Shanghai. Her parents and Huang Zhenhua were reluctant to see her go so far, but Huang Yimei was determined.

Wu Yuejiang accompanied Huang Yimei to buy daily necessities, encouraging her to study hard and forget past unhappiness. As the school year approached, Huang Yimei packed her things and traveled from Beijing to Shanghai, heading directly to the school to register.

Fang Xiewen, a third-year computer science graduate student, was handsome and academically outstanding, admired by many junior students, yet he remained indifferent. When he helped welcome the new students, he was deeply attracted to the beautiful and unique Huang Yimei and fell in love with her at first sight. He found her information from the registration form.

A month passed quickly. Huang Yimei gradually adapted to the intense but simple campus life and worked part-time at a German beer house. She felt more fulfilled and content than ever, frequently writing letters to Su Gengsheng to report on her studies and life.

Fang Xiewen kept a close watch on Huang Yimei's every move. He also took a part-time job at the beer house to get closer to her. One day, an elderly couple came to the beer house for a meal. The old lady, speaking in thick Shanghainese, ordered, and Huang Yimei couldn't understand. Fang Xiewen came to her rescue, making her feel grateful.

Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi thought Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng were dating and asked Huang Zhenhua to invite her to dinner. Huang Zhenhua repeatedly explained that they were not a couple, only to be told they wanted to ask Su Gengsheng about Huang Yimei. He reluctantly agreed to speak to her. Speaking hesitantly, Huang Zhenhua couldn’t hide his feelings for Su Gengsheng, who saw through it and realized he liked her. He insisted they were just mentor and mentee.

A man came to the beer house for a week straight, always requesting Huang Yimei as his server and ordering a tableful of food each time. Sensing his intentions, Huang Yimei directly rejected him, advising him to give up. Fang Xiewen watched with secret joy. After work, he saw Huang Yimei board a bus and was about to bike back to the dorm when he noticed a man following her. Concerned for her safety, he chased the bus on his bike, sweating profusely until he saw her get home safely from afar, then left relieved.

The company sent Huang Zhenhua to Sydney for an architectural design awards ceremony. He wanted to visit Zhuang Guodong in Germany, so he swapped assignments with a colleague. Everyone knew the Sydney trip was a cushy assignment. Before leaving, Huang Zhenhua called Huang Yimei, advising her to reconcile with Zhuang Guodong. She refused, not wanting to prolong their mutual torment, and reminded him not to give Zhuang Guodong her contact information. After hanging up, she hid and cried, which Fang Xiewen witnessed.

After completing his work in Germany, Huang Zhenhua went directly to Paris to find Zhuang Guodong, who had received a promotion and a raise. Eagerly, Zhuang asked Huang Zhenhua about Huang Yimei's current situation.

Huang Zhenhua took the opportunity of a business trip to Europe to find Zhuang Guodong and tell him about Huang Yimei's current situation. Huang Zhenhua couldn't bear to see the two people in love become strangers, so he persuaded Zhuang Guodong to transfer back to Beijing to start over with Huang Yimei. However, Zhuang Guodong was reluctant to give up everything he had now.

He had worked very hard to secure the position of Marketing Manager and wanted to stay at the headquarters. Huang Zhenhua felt sorry for them but was helpless. When Huang Zhenhua returned from his business trip, he didn't go to Beijing but went straight to Shanghai to find Huang Yimei. Male classmates all mistakenly thought Huang Zhenhua was Huang Yimei's boyfriend and harbored hostility towards him.

Huang Zhenhua eagerly told Huang Yimei about Zhuang Guodong's situation, but Huang Yimei didn't want to listen. She had completely let go of that relationship. Huang Zhenhua didn't push further and casually mentioned Su Gengsheng, sharing many amusing anecdotes about her. Huang Yimei immediately saw that he liked Su Gengsheng, and Huang Zhenhua admitted he had feelings for her. Huang Yimei bought two expensive tickets to an art exhibition and wanted to invite Huang Zhenhua to go with her.

However, Huang Zhenhua had already booked a ticket back to Beijing. Without any close classmates, Huang Yimei invited Yingzi, a waitress at the beer house, to the exhibition. They all found it too expensive and declined. Fang Xiewen bought the tickets from Huang Yimei and wanted to see the exhibition with her. Huang Yimei arrived at the exhibition hall early and seemed to hear Zhuang Guodong calling her name.

She saw him running towards her from a distance, which made her heart skip a beat. She looked around and couldn't find Zhuang Guodong, realizing she was hallucinating. Fang Xiewen hurriedly arrived, and Huang Yimei, acting as if nothing had happened, went in to see the exhibition with him. It was Fang Xiewen's first time at an art exhibition, so Huang Yimei explained the meaning behind each artwork to him, and Fang Xiewen took notes on everything.

Huang Yimei accidentally saw that the notebook Fang Xiewen was using had the Fudan University logo, realizing they were alumni. She had always thought they were just colleagues at the beer house. Fang Xiewen had fallen in love with Huang Yimei at first sight on the day of the welcome event. He joined the beer house to get closer to her but was too shy to express his true feelings.

Su Gengsheng received another phone call from her mother, which made her feel disgusted. Her mother always called to ask for money, and this time, she wanted to sell the house to help her current husband pay off his debts. Su Gengsheng firmly disagreed, as the house was left by her father, and her mother had no right to sell it. Since that day at the art exhibition, Huang Yimei and Fang Xiewen became good friends.

They studied together at the library and worked together at the beer house, living simple yet fulfilling lives. Huang Yimei often wrote letters to Su Gengsheng, updating her on her life and studies. Huang Yimei adopted a stray cat but couldn't keep it in the dormitory, so she had to leave it in the beer house's backyard. Fang Xiewen claimed he rented an apartment outside and offered to take care of the cat.

He asked for leave from the store manager to find a place. Fang Xiewen viewed several apartments in one go, but the landlords didn't allow pets. He finally found a duplex where the landlord didn't mind him keeping a cat, but he had to rent both floors. Fang Xiewen couldn't afford it and pleaded with the landlord, who reluctantly agreed to rent only the downstairs to him but required a six-month deposit. Fang Xiewen readily agreed.

Fang Xiewen bought a cage and brought the cat to the rental apartment. Huang Yimei also wanted to move out and rent a place, which secretly delighted Fang Xiewen. He immediately found the landlord and rented the upstairs as well. The landlord asked for 1500 yuan in rent, so Fang Xiewen sold his bicycle at a reduced price to gather the rent money. Every night, Huang Zhenhua exercised with Su Gengsheng.

When she didn't show up that evening, Huang Zhenhua went running alone but couldn't help worrying about her. He called Su Gengsheng and found out she had decided to return to her hometown temporarily. Su Gengsheng disappeared for several days, making Huang Zhenhua anxious. He packed his bags and rushed to her hometown in Anhui. Su Gengsheng's stepfather had injured someone in an accident, and the victim's family came to their house daily demanding money.

Her mother pressured Su Gengsheng to pay compensation and cover her brother Xiao Jie’s school fees, threatening to make him drop out otherwise. Su Gengsheng resolutely refused. Fang Xiewen persuaded Huang Yimei to rent the upstairs apartment, offering it to her for only 800 yuan, which Huang Yimei gladly accepted. Su Gengsheng took Xiao Jie out for a meal, promising to pay for his education as long as he revealed the truth about the past.

Xiao Jie had witnessed their stepfather sexually assaulting Su Gengsheng years ago, and she wanted him to testify in court. Su Gengsheng then bought the family house, letting her mother and Xiao Jie live there. As soon as Huang Zhenhua arrived in Anhui, he texted Su Gengsheng, informing her of his whereabouts. Su Gengsheng, feeling distressed after dealing with family matters, drank heavily and went to Huang Zhenhua's hotel.

She hugged him tightly upon arrival, and they ended up having an intimate night. The next morning, Huang Zhenhua found that Su Gengsheng had left. When he called her, she told him she was already on the train back to Beijing and asked him to forget about the previous night. Huang Yimei packed her belongings early in the morning to move. Fang Xiewen came to help, and their classmates all thought they were dating.

Huang Zhenhua went to Anhui to find Su Gengsheng. After dealing with family troubles, Su Gengsheng got herself drunk. In her drunken state, she had an intimate encounter with Huang Zhenhua. When Su Gengsheng woke up, she felt very embarrassed and returned to Beijing alone. From that day on, Su Gengsheng never contacted Huang Zhenhua again. Huang Zhenhua couldn't stop thinking about Su Gengsheng.

For several days, there was no news from Su Gengsheng, as if she had disappeared without a trace. Huang Zhenhua sent messages wanting to start a relationship with Su Gengsheng, but she still did not respond. Jiang Xueqiong had worked with Su Gengsheng for many years, and they shared everything with each other. Su Gengsheng did not mention the reason for her trip home, but Jiang Xueqiong guessed she was facing difficulties and agreed to give her a raise.

Jiang Xueqiong advised Su Gengsheng to be kinder to herself and not to torment herself over others' mistakes. They drank and talked happily, which brightened Su Gengsheng's mood. Huang Zhenhua still hadn't received a reply from Su Gengsheng. He was restless and had no choice but to call Huang Yimei, who was far away in Shanghai, for help. Huang Yimei knew that Su Gengsheng was someone who appeared cold on the outside but was warm on the inside.

As long as she hadn't outright rejected him, there was still hope. Huang Yimei advised Huang Zhenhua to be patient, but he couldn't wait any longer. Huang Zhenhua was in a daze all day, muttering to himself. Wu Yuejiang noticed and was worried, while Huang Jianzhi was indifferent. Suddenly, Hu Lin came to Huang Yimei to borrow money, claiming to be Fang Xiewen's girlfriend. Huang Yimei ignored her. Fang Xiewen and Huang Yimei rented apartments on different floors.

He was very caring towards her, but Huang Yimei suddenly became cold and distant, looking for a place to move out as soon as possible. Fang Xiewen learned the truth from Huang Yimei's classmates and tried to explain to her, but she wouldn't listen. Wu Yuejiang came to Shanghai to see Huang Yimei. Fang Xiewen proactively helped her with her luggage, but Huang Yimei shut him out.

Wu Yuejiang noticed Huang Yimei's cold attitude towards Fang Xiewen and curiously inquired about the reason. Huang Yimei made up an excuse to cover it up. After Huang Yimei went to school, Wu Yuejiang went grocery shopping, and Fang Xiewen accompanied her to the market, acting as her Shanghai dialect translator. He also asked Wu Yuejiang to help explain the misunderstanding to Huang Yimei, and she readily agreed, inviting Fang Xiewen to dinner.

Fang Xiewen happily accepted and helped Wu Yuejiang with the meal. During dinner, Huang Yimei ate in silence. Wu Yuejiang explained that Hu Lin was not Fang Xiewen's girlfriend, and Fang Xiewen promised not to let Hu Lin bother Huang Yimei again. He also briefly talked about his family's situation. Fang Xiewen's father passed away when he was very young, and he and his mother depended on each other, living a difficult life.

Fang Xiewen won a full scholarship with excellent grades and earned his living expenses through work-study programs. He felt he couldn't provide a better life for a girlfriend and didn't think he was qualified to date. Huang Yimei was slightly relieved but had completely given up on dating, agreeing to be friends with Fang Xiewen. Wu Yuejiang advised Huang Yimei not to be too hard on herself.

Huang Yimei felt very lonely and often vented her frustrations in emails to Su Gengsheng. Su Gengsheng, sharing similar feelings, empathized with her. Half a month passed, and Huang Zhenhua still couldn't let go of Su Gengsheng. He mustered the courage to confess to her, dressing in a sharp suit and bringing flowers to her company. Su Gengsheng rejected Huang Zhenhua's confession in person.

Jiang Xueqiong thought Su Gengsheng was too rational and urged her to have a passionate love affair. Su Gengsheng agreed that Jiang Xueqiong made sense but had been alone for so long that she was used to it. She wrote an email back to Huang Yimei, sharing her inner turmoil and confusion. Early one morning, Fang Xiewen waited downstairs to go to school with Huang Yimei, who shared some of her breakfast with him.

Su Gengsheng pondered deeply for a long time and finally arranged to meet with Huang Zhenhua.

Su Gengsheng was in the blossoming years of her youth when she was unfortunately harmed by her stepfather. Her mother not only failed to stand up for her but also beat and scolded her. Completely disappointed with this perverse family, Su Gengsheng worked hard to get into college and left her hometown. Her mother, however, continued to haunt her, frequently asking for money. Su Gengsheng shut herself off emotionally until she met Huang Zhenhua.

His humor, charm, and understanding nature made her heart flutter. After careful consideration, Su Gengsheng arranged to meet Huang Zhenhua. He was overjoyed and dressed in a sharp suit for the date. Su Gengsheng wanted to try dating Huang Zhenhua and set three ground rules: if they felt incompatible at any time, they could break up without any hard feelings. Huang Zhenhua agreed to all her terms and confessed his feelings again, and they officially started dating.

Huang Yimei was overjoyed to learn about Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng's relationship. Fang Xiewen and Huang Yimei continued to support each other, and their relationship grew increasingly harmonious. Soon, it was time for the Spring Festival. Fang Xiewen stayed in Shanghai for the holiday, while Huang Yimei went back to Beijing to spend it with her parents. Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi prepared a large feast, and the whole family enjoyed the New Year's Eve dinner together.

Huang Yimei called Zhuang Taiwen to wish him a happy New Year. Zhuang Guodong stayed in Paris for the holiday, and Zhuang Taiwen spent New Year's Eve alone. He advised Huang Yimei to reconcile with Zhuang Guodong, but she couldn't express the pain in her heart. She looked out at the brightly lit homes and fireworks, feeling her old grievances resurface. She wanted to delete all of Zhuang Guodong's contact information but couldn't bring herself to do it.

After the Spring Festival, Huang Yimei returned to Shanghai early. She went straight to the beer house and brought Fang Xiewen some ribs her mother had made. As the beer house was about to close, a young couple came in to eat. The husband, drunk, started yelling at his wife. Huang Yimei couldn't stand it and confronted the man. He got angry and demanded an apology from Huang Yimei, which she refused to give.

The man rushed at her, but Fang Xiewen punched him, and they started fighting. Fang Xiewen injured the man and got hurt himself. Huang Yimei accompanied him to the hospital for bandaging. The police understood the situation after reviewing the beer house's surveillance footage. Despite this, the woman wanted to press charges against Fang Xiewen, waiting for their demands. As a result, both Huang Yimei and Fang Xiewen were fired.

They went home together, and she carefully took care of him, bringing out an electric blanket and heater to keep him warm. Fang Xiewen felt warmth in his heart. The winter in Shanghai was cold, and the old house had no heating. He invited Huang Yimei to join him on the bed to keep warm. Huang Yimei noticed a photo of herself on the wall.

It was taken when Su Gengsheng took her to an old house to see an art exhibition. She had turned on a jukebox beside the painting. The artist had placed it there specifically, and Huang Yimei turned out to be the kindred spirit who understood him. The exhibition organizer took a photo of her and sent it to the artist.

Fang Xiewen had seen Huang Yimei at the New Year's event and fell in love at first sight, always keeping an eye on her. He later went to the old house to see the exhibition and asked the organizer for the photo. Fang Xiewen returned the photo to Huang Yimei, but she told him to keep it as a memento. She thanked him for helping her, and although they both lost their jobs, Fang Xiewen had no regrets.

He took the opportunity to express his feelings for her and leaned in to kiss her, but their cat, Diudiu, suddenly interrupted, making them both feel embarrassed. Fang Xiewen was about to graduate and had received a job offer from an internet company in Shenzhen, but he wanted to stay in Shanghai until Huang Yimei finished her graduate studies. Huang Yimei was moved by this.

Su Gengsheng and Huang Yimei had a video call, sharing their happiness in love and wishing each other well. Huang Zhenhua had a friend investigate Fang Xiewen's background. Despite his modest family background, Fang Xiewen was hardworking. Su Gengsheng was displeased with Huang Zhenhua's actions, but he was worried that Huang Yimei might meet the wrong person. Jiang Xueqiong came to Shanghai on a business trip and made a point to visit Huang Yimei, noticing she had changed.

Huang Yimei dressed plainly and wore no makeup. Jiang Xueqiong asked her to accompany her to a charity gala. Huang Yimei hadn't attended such an event in a long time and hurried home to change into a formal dress. Fang Xiewen wanted to invite her to dinner but walked in to find her trying on the dress.

Today is Fang Xiewen's birthday. He wanted to invite Huang Yimei to have longevity noodles. Seeing Huang Yimei dressed in a beautiful evening gown, ready to go to an appointment, he hesitated and didn't mention his birthday.

Huang Yimei attended the charity gala in her elegant attire. The event was lively with music and dancing, and men frequently approached her with friendly gestures. However, she felt out of place and uninterested in engaging with them. Suddenly, she remembered that it was Fang Xiewen's birthday. She had seen his ID when she accompanied him to the hospital for his wound dressing. Eager to leave and find Fang Xiewen, she expressed her discomfort to Jiang Xueqiong, who allowed her to leave early.

Huang Yimei changed out of her gown, removed her heavy makeup, bought a small cake, and personally made longevity noodles. After the gala, Jiang Xueqiong called Su Gengsheng and shared all the changes in Huang Yimei. Su Gengsheng felt that this was the real Huang Yimei, and Huang Zhenhua, seeing how well Su Gengsheng understood Huang Yimei, felt both envious and touched.

When Fang Xiewen returned home from work, he was moved to tears to see that Huang Yimei had not only prepared a birthday cake but also made a bowl of longevity noodles for him. Despite forgetting to add salt, Fang Xiewen thought it was the best noodles he had ever tasted. Huang Yimei brought out the cake and sang a birthday song for him, and Fang Xiewen couldn't help but kiss her.

Spring 2006 arrived quickly. On the wedding anniversary of Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi, Huang Yimei bought gifts for her parents and had a video call with them, seizing the opportunity to mention bringing Fang Xiewen to Beijing before her graduation. Her parents were delighted. Huang Zhenhua wanted to take Su Gengsheng home to meet his parents, but she wasn't thinking about marriage yet and preferred to continue their relationship. Huang Zhenhua didn't press the issue.

Huang Yimei brought Fang Xiewen home, where Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi warmly welcomed him. Wu Yuejiang prepared a large meal, and Huang Jianzhi asked Huang Zhenhua to take Fang Xiewen for a tour of Beijing, but he made excuses to avoid it. Huang Yimei was very upset, as Huang Zhenhua thought Fang Xiewen was unworthy of her and compared him to Zhuang Guodong. Huang Yimei firmly supported Fang Xiewen and wouldn't allow Huang Zhenhua to speak ill of him in front of their parents.

Huang Jianzhi and Fang Xiewen had a great conversation. Fang Xiewen briefly introduced his work and then looked through Huang Jianzhi's book collection, sharing his different views on the theories in the books. Impressed, Huang Jianzhi's opinion of him improved. Fang Xiewen praised Wu Yuejiang's cooking and asked her for tips, further winning her approval. Wu Yuejiang was concerned that Huang Yimei might stay in Shanghai after graduation, but Fang Xiewen offered to quit his job and accompany her to Beijing, which delighted Wu Yuejiang.

Huang Zhenhua remained cold towards Fang Xiewen, thinking he was trying to ingratiate himself with their parents and tightly control Huang Yimei. He vented his frustrations to Su Gengsheng, who advised him not to worry unnecessarily. Huang Jianzhi, however, grew suspicious of Fang Xiewen's flawless behavior, feeling he might be hiding something, while Wu Yuejiang held a favorable view of him.

Su Gengsheng called her mother to urge her to transfer the house ownership, but her mother made various excuses to delay. Su Gengsheng decided to take leave and handle it herself. Huang Zhenhua offered to lend her money to solve the family issues, but Su Gengsheng politely declined. She advised Huang Yimei to be cautious in her relationship, fearing she might get hurt again, but Huang Yimei was devoted to Fang Xiewen.

Su Gengsheng liked a new apartment and paid the down payment before showing it to Huang Zhenhua. He wanted to share the burden, but Su Gengsheng insisted on buying it herself, not wanting to rely on anyone. Feeling like an outsider, Huang Zhenhua argued with her, leading to an unhappy parting.

Huang Zhenhua was distracted all day. Wu Yuejiang, guessing he had a fight with Su Gengsheng, advised him to understand her difficulties. Knowing about Su Gengsheng's tragic past and her guarded nature, Huang Zhenhua felt at peace after reflecting on these matters.

After graduating from her master's program, Huang Yimei began looking for a job. Fang Xiewen would come home every day after work to accompany her, and their relationship grew deeper, to the point where they wanted to be together all the time.

Su Gengsheng's stepfather injured someone in a car accident, and her mother decided to sell their family house to pay the compensation. This house was left by Su Gengsheng's biological father. Su Gengsheng bought the house herself, but her stepfather took the money to pay the compensation, and her mother delayed transferring the house to Su Gengsheng. Worried that her mother would back out, Su Gengsheng went back to her hometown to handle it personally. As she feared, her mother not only refused to transfer the house but also cried and accused Su Gengsheng of being heartless. Unable to listen anymore, Su Gengsheng left with her younger brother.

From her brother, Su Gengsheng learned that after paying off the compensation, her stepfather had returned to gambling and had taken all the money her brother earned from his part-time job. Su Gengsheng bought many things for her brother and treated him to a meal. Her brother, afraid of their stepfather, refused to testify about his past crimes, claiming he was too young to remember. Understanding his fear, Su Gengsheng did not press him further.

Leaving her hometown, Su Gengsheng went straight to Shanghai to see Huang Yimei. She apologized to Huang Yimei for saying bad things about Fang Xiewen due to her recent family troubles. Huang Yimei didn't take it to heart.

In his spare time, Huang Zhenhua went fishing by the river and coincidentally met Bai Xiaohe, who was also fishing. They hadn't seen each other for a long time and chatted like old friends. They enjoyed their conversation and agreed to fish together in the future.

Fang Xiewen cooked dinner to welcome Su Gengsheng, who came to help him. Knowing Su Gengsheng had opinions about him, Fang Xiewen felt unworthy of Huang Yimei and was very self-conscious. Su Gengsheng noticed that Fang Xiewen was quite similar to her. After dinner, while Fang Xiewen was busy washing dishes, Su Gengsheng and Huang Yimei had a heartfelt conversation, with Huang Yimei hoping that Su Gengsheng's impression of Fang Xiewen would change.

Bai Xiaohe actively invited Huang Zhenhua to go fishing. Unwilling to refuse, he went with her to the outskirts to fish by the river. Bai Xiaohe, not knowing how to fish, asked Huang Zhenhua to teach her step by step. She soon caught a big bass and used the excuse of not knowing how to cook it to invite Huang Zhenhua to her home. Sensing her intention to rekindle their relationship, Huang Zhenhua wanted to say he had a girlfriend but hesitated.

After her graduation ceremony, Huang Yimei went to a publishing house for an interview. Her excellent professional skills and unique innovative thinking impressed the editor-in-chief, and she was hired on the spot.

Su Gengsheng returned to Beijing, and Huang Zhenhua picked her up at the airport. Their long-awaited reunion was filled with excitement. Huang Zhenhua tried his best to make her happy, suggesting a fancy meal, but Su Gengsheng wanted to go back to his place. On the way, she gave him a set of pajamas, hinting that he should wear them when he moves in with her. Touched, Huang Zhenhua decided to move in that night.

After her traumatic experience, Su Gengsheng had closed herself off and wouldn't let anyone into her life. Witnessing the warm, everyday life of Huang Yimei and Fang Xiewen, she began to long for the same. As Huang Zhenhua was packing to move in with Su Gengsheng, he received a message from Bai Xiaohe. Not wanting to arouse Su Gengsheng's suspicion, he made a hasty excuse.

Fang Xiewen led his team in working overtime to develop software. The process went smoothly, except for the final testing. His colleague, Xiao Zhou, was distracted due to his mother's severe illness. Fang Xiewen let him go home to take care of his mother and took over his work. The landlord came to ask for the rent while Fang Xiewen was still at work. From the landlord, Huang Yimei learned that Fang Xiewen had been paying half of her rent for three years. She wanted to know what else he was hiding. Fang Xiewen admitted that he had fallen for her at first sight and worried she would find a cheaper place. He decorated their apartment to her liking and worked at the beer house to be near her. Unaware of this, Huang Yimei was both angry and amused.

One morning, Fang Xiewen went to work and found the office in chaos. Xiao Zhou had accidentally overwritten the Rongsen company's data while burning a disc. The department manager, Jason, scolded Xiao Zhou harshly. Fang Xiewen defended him, confirming the data accuracy and heading to Rongsen with Xiao Zhou to investigate.

As the weekend arrived, Bai Xiaohe invited Huang Zhenhua to fish, but he was too busy with work. Fang Xiewen came home late, looking troubled. Seeing this, Huang Yimei showed her concern, but Fang Xiewen, preoccupied with work issues, said nothing and went to his room.

Fang Xiewen confirmed Xiao Zhou's data was accurate, but the Rongsen company's data had been overwritten. General Manager Shao wanted to hold the responsible person accountable. Fang Xiewen took the blame.

After work, it was pouring rain. Huang Yimei waited for the rain to lessen, discovering that Fang Xiewen had already put an umbrella in her bag, warming her heart. Fang Xiewen resigned from his job and, braving the heavy rain, went home to break up with Huang Yimei.

Fang Xiewen faced setbacks at work, and his inherent sense of inferiority resurfaced. He suggested breaking up with Huang Yimei. Knowing he was troubled, Huang Yimei gave him a clean set of clothes and told him to eat first. Fang Xiewen explained the whole situation: he took the blame for Xiao Zhou and might face a huge compensation. Fang Xiewen felt he had nothing left and didn't want to burden Huang Yimei. Huang Yimei not only disagreed with breaking up but also proposed marriage. Fang Xiewen thought she pitied him, but Huang Yimei was determined and believed he would prove his worth through actions.

Huang Yimei took Fang Xiewen swimming and, when he wasn't paying attention, pushed him into the pool. Fang Xiewen struggled as he couldn't swim and barely made it out. Huang Yimei encouraged him to face his setbacks with strength. Fang Xiewen wanted to start a company to develop software that everyone could use. Huang Yimei offered all her savings to support him. Fang Xiewen, unable to refuse her generosity, accepted and asked her to teach him to swim.

Fang Xiewen and his friend Haozi looked for a place and soon found an office. Fang Xiewen's company was officially established. Huang Yimei helped them clean and asked Su Gengsheng to introduce clients from Qingting to Fang Xiewen. Fang Xiewen left early and came back late every day. He and Haozi developed software that was ready for testing. He knew he hadn't been attentive to Huang Yimei recently, but she understood and fully supported his startup.

Bai Xiaohe invited Huang Zhenhua to go fishing again and said she had learned to steam fish, wanting to cook for him. Huang Zhenhua found himself in a dilemma and called Huang Yimei for help. Huang Yimei thought it was serious and flew to Beijing over the weekend to confront Huang Zhenhua. That day, Huang Zhenhua went to Bai Xiaohe's place to steam fish. Bai Xiaohe, emboldened by alcohol, revealed her true feelings: she wanted a child but didn't want to get married. Huang Zhenhua made an excuse and left.

Huang Yimei blamed Huang Zhenhua for not telling Bai Xiaohe about his relationship with Su Gengsheng, leading Bai Xiaohe to have false hopes. She reminded Huang Zhenhua to be honest with Su Gengsheng, or it could lead to bigger problems. Huang Zhenhua agreed to tell Su Gengsheng the truth the next day. Huang Yimei borrowed money from Huang Zhenhua to fund Fang Xiewen's startup and even wrote him an IOU.

Huang Zhenhua confessed to Su Gengsheng about seeing Bai Xiaohe. Although it hurt, Su Gengsheng couldn't control her love for him. Moved, Huang Zhenhua promised to be with her, deepening their relationship.

Huang Yimei visited Fang Xiewen at his company, where he asked for her input on their new software. She inadvertently saw that the software Fang Xiewen designed for Qingting's final client was Zhuang Guodong's company, the Ge Lan Group. Xiao Zhou discovered that it was their department manager, Jason, who caused the data overwrite out of jealousy and fear of being replaced by Fang Xiewen. Fang Xiewen was indifferent to this, but Xiao Zhou, disillusioned with the company's atmosphere, wanted to resign and join Fang Xiewen. Both Fang Xiewen and Haozi had no objections.

Huang Zhenhua gave Su Gengsheng a fine fishing rod and offered to teach her how to fish. Though she had no interest in fishing, Huang Zhenhua's persistent coaxing led her to reluctantly agree to go fishing with him.

In the spring of 2007, Zhuang Guodong was promoted to director of operations at Ge Lan Group. Upon returning to China for negotiations, he went straight to see his father, Zhuang Taiwen. Zhuang Taiwen was overjoyed and prepared a large meal to welcome him. Seeing the dilapidated state of their home, Zhuang Guodong offered to pay for renovations, but Zhuang Taiwen declined as they lived in public housing.

Zhuang Guodong inquired about Huang Yimei and learned she had a boyfriend. Unwilling to accept it, he wanted to see their message history. Unable to refuse, Zhuang Taiwen handed over his phone. Zhuang Guodong read all the messages Huang Yimei sent to his father. Sensing his thoughts, Zhuang Taiwen advised him to forget Huang Yimei.

Fang Xiewen had an early meeting with a client. Huang Yimei personally helped him arrange his suit and tie, wishing him success. Zhuang Guodong visited Qingting Group to discuss a project with Jiang Xueqiong, who asked Su Gengsheng to host him. Zhuang Guodong inquired about Huang Yimei, but Su Gengsheng, cold towards him, reminded him not to bother Huang Yimei again.

Jiang Xueqiong heard that her ex-husband Lao Gu was terminally ill and wanted to spend his final days with him. She resigned from the company, recommending Su Gengsheng as the new general manager. Jiang Xueqiong noticed Zhuang Guodong's lingering feelings for Huang Yimei, and Su Gengsheng guessed he would seek out Huang Yimei. She wanted to call and warn her, but Jiang Xueqiong advised against it, saying Huang Yimei should face it herself.

Huang Yimei went to work at the publishing house early in the morning. Zhuang Guodong had been waiting downstairs for a long time. Huang Yimei didn't want to talk to him and hurriedly left. Zhuang Guodong did not leave and kept pacing around the building. Huang Yimei noticed him, making her unable to concentrate on work all morning. By noon, Zhuang Guodong was still downstairs, and Huang Yimei, out of spite, did not go out for lunch.

After work, Huang Yimei saw that Zhuang Guodong was still waiting for her. She deliberately stayed in the office until very late, but Zhuang Guodong still hadn't left. Feeling bad for him waiting all day without eating, she reluctantly agreed to meet him. She clearly told him she already had a boyfriend. Zhuang Guodong just wanted to talk. Unable to refuse, Huang Yimei agreed.

Zhuang Guodong took Huang Yimei to a western restaurant. He showed concern for her, mistakenly thinking she studied psychology because of him. Huang Yimei joked about his self-importance. Zhuang Guodong, through persistent effort, had finally become the director of operations at headquarters and obtained French permanent residency. He did all this for Huang Yimei, hoping to rekindle their relationship. Huang Yimei congratulated him and advised him to forget the past.

After the meal, Huang Yimei insisted on paying the bill. She didn’t want to owe Zhuang Guodong any favors. Zhuang Guodong wanted to meet again, but Huang Yimei politely declined and decisively took a taxi to leave. Watching her leave, Zhuang Guodong felt a mix of emotions. As Huang Yimei got into the car, tears streamed down her face, as the memories of her past relationship with Zhuang Guodong flooded back. She felt both sad and wronged and cried all the way home.

When Huang Yimei got home, she started vomiting uncontrollably. Fang Xiewen took care of her meticulously, curious about who she had been drinking with. Huang Yimei didn't say a word. Fang Xiewen found the restaurant receipt in her pocket and went there early the next day to speak with the manager, lying that he had lost a USB drive there the previous night. The staff hadn’t found anything, so he asked to check the surveillance footage. After some persuasion, the manager allowed it. Fang Xiewen saw on the footage that Huang Yimei had dinner with Zhuang Guodong, which made him feel very jealous.

That night, Fang Xiewen handed all his possessions, including his bank card, company business license, and financial records, to Huang Yimei and proposed to her. Huang Yimei was deeply moved and expressed her love for him. Huang Yimei called her parents to tell them about her marriage and asked them to send over the household registration book. Huang Jianzhi had been eagerly awaiting the day Huang Yimei would get married and wanted to give her a grand wedding. However, Huang Yimei, having chosen the poor Fang Xiewen, not only hurried to get the marriage certificate but also decided against having a wedding ceremony. Huang Jianzhi grew more upset the more he thought about it, but Wu Yuejiang gently persuaded him.

Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng received the news of Huang Yimei’s marriage. They felt it was too sudden and worried that Huang Yimei acted impulsively after meeting Zhuang Guodong. Huang Zhenhua wanted to ask her in person. The first thing Zhuang Guodong did after returning to China was to try and reconcile with Huang Yimei, but she gave him no hope. He returned to his home in Beijing, feeling dejected, reminiscing about the happy times he had spent with Huang Yimei there. The joyful voices seemed to linger, but everything had changed, making him feel very sad.

Huang Zhenhua went to Shanghai to deliver the household registration book to Huang Yimei. He repeatedly confirmed that she truly wanted to marry and was not doing it to avoid Zhuang Guodong. Huang Yimei firmly stated that getting married was a mutual decision between her and Fang Xiewen and that Zhuang Guodong's presence would not affect her decision. Only then did Huang Zhenhua feel relieved.

Su Gengsheng called Fang Xiewen to learn about the marriage. Fang Xiewen admitted he had proposed to Huang Yimei because he feared losing her. He promised to always stay by her side. Su Gengsheng reminded Fang Xiewen not to feel inferior, as it would harm both him and others. Since Huang Yimei had chosen him, he was irreplaceable. Fang Xiewen humbly accepted her advice.

Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi prepared a large box of wedding supplies to send to Huang Yimei. Zhuang Guodong went to the publishing house to find Huang Yimei, only to learn she had taken leave to go to Yanji to get married.

Fang Xiewen took Huang Yimei to his hometown, Yanji, for the wedding. Huang Yimei quickly learned some basic phrases in Korean. The wedding took place as scheduled, with friends and family coming to congratulate them. Fang Xiewen accompanied Huang Yimei to toast everyone. After the banquet, friends and family left.

Zhuang Guodong suddenly called Huang Yimei, and when she didn’t answer, he kept calling. Huang Yimei had to step outside to answer, with Fang Xiewen following closely behind. Huang Yimei lied, saying it was a wrong number and claimed she wanted to walk alone to digest her meal. Fang Xiewen had no choice but to stay and help his mother clean up.

Fang Xiewen's mother spoke Mandarin to Huang Yimei, who couldn't understand Korean. There was a language barrier between Fang's mother and Huang Yimei. Concerned that Huang Yimei, who had been pampered since childhood, wouldn't be able to manage, Fang Xiewen defended her vigorously. Despite his efforts, Fang's mother still felt that Huang Yimei wasn't worthy of her handsome and well-educated son.

Fang Xiewen gave his mother a large red envelope as a gift for meeting Huang Yimei, hoping to smooth things over. His mother intended to take back the bride price she had given out over the years during the wedding, but Huang Yimei insisted on keeping things simple. She only accepted red envelopes from relatives. Fang Xiewen assured his mother not to worry about these matters and pledged to work hard to earn money.

He promised to buy a house in Shanghai and bring his mother over. Upon returning to the hotel, Huang Yimei revealed to Fang Xiewen that the recent call was from her ex-boyfriend, Zhuang Guodong, who was on his way from Beijing to Yanji. Fang Xiewen, who had never been in a relationship before, didn't know how to handle the situation. Zhuang Guodong asked Huang Zhenhua for Fang Xiewen's hometown address.

Huang Zhenhua realized it was too late to do anything about it and regretted telling him. He took Su Gengsheng to the gym to relax, where Su Gengsheng scolded Huang Zhenhua for his actions. Upon arriving in Yanji, Zhuang Guodong called Huang Yimei and she gave him the hotel address. She intentionally brought Fang Xiewen to meet him, clearly stating that they were already married. Fang Xiewen thanked Zhuang Guodong for attending their wedding.

Realizing he was too late, Zhuang Guodong said only "Congratulations on your marriage" before leaving disappointed. Huang Yimei mistakenly thought Su Gengsheng had given Zhuang Guodong Fang Xiewen's hometown address, so she called Su Gengsheng overnight to find out the truth. Su Gengsheng scolded her for letting Fang Xiewen meet Zhuang Guodong, warning that Fang Xiewen was already insecure and might see Zhuang Guodong as a rival.

Huang Yimei realized the seriousness of the situation and asked Su Gengsheng for advice on how to fix it, but he had no solutions and could only advise Fang Xiewen to work through it on his own. Huang Zhenhua regretted giving Zhuang Guodong the address and was fined by Su Gengsheng. Early one morning, Huang Yimei and Fang Xiewen went to a photo studio to take wedding photos. Fang Xiewen remained silent and gloomy throughout.

Afterward, they went to register their marriage. Shortly after the wedding, Fang Xiewen and Huang Yimei returned to Shanghai. Fang Xiewen brought local specialties from his hometown for his colleagues and immersed himself in his intense work. Huang Yimei skipped their honeymoon and went straight back to work at the publishing house. After tireless efforts, Fang Xiewen and his team's software finally gained client approval. Fang Xiewen was delighted and called Zhuang Guodong to meet up.

Zhuang Guodong rescheduled his flight and arrived on time at the appointed place. Fang Xiewen specially gave him a box of wedding candies and displayed them in front of Zhuang Guodong. When Zhuang Guodong had gone to Yanji, he and Huang Yimei had not yet registered their marriage. Huang Yimei said that to make Zhuang Guodong give up hope. Zhuang Guodong invited Fang Xiewen to dinner and ordered dishes that Huang Yimei loved.

Fang Xiewen repeatedly said that Huang Yimei would be at home, cooking the evening. When Zhuang Guodong and Huang Yimei, tried various dishes from different restaurants on the road, realized Broad tolerant, that plans to Sichuan in However, them. promised would disrupt, He would, decided he would by but.

Su Gengsheng's down payment for her house was finally accepted, and she and Huang Zhenhua went together to inspect the house. Su Gengsheng signed the contract on the spot and finally had a home of her own. She was so emotional that she couldn't stop crying. Huang Zhenhua was happy for her and gave her many suggestions for renovations. When Huang Zhenhua mentioned installing a large bathtub in the bathroom, Su Gengsheng firmly opposed it and changed the subject. She had been sexually assaulted by her stepfather while taking a bath in a bathtub, a nightmare that she could never forget.

After Huang Yimei became pregnant, Fang Xiewen took meticulous care of her, buying her favorite snacks and supplements. However, Huang Yimei lost two pounds, and Fang Xiewen believed it was because she was overworked. He was worried about the baby's development and advised Huang Yimei to quit her job and rest at home. Huang Yimei, not wanting to be idle at home, insisted on continuing to work. Fang Xiewen, unable to convince her, thought of bringing his mother from Yanji to take care of Huang Yimei, but she politely declined.

The Golan Group held a friendly city art exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, with Qingqing Company as one of the partners. Zhuang Guodong, representing the Golan Group, came to discuss business with Su Gengsheng. Su Gengsheng assigned Han Ying to handle the project with Zhuang Guodong. Han Ying was eager to take on the responsibility and vowed to complete it successfully.

Huang Yimei had a video call with her parents in Beijing, looking haggard. Her parents were very worried. Fang Xiewen took the opportunity to complain about Huang Yimei to them. Despite their advice, Huang Yimei insisted on continuing to work and refused to wear the radiation protection clothing he bought. Huang Zhenhua mocked Fang Xiewen, saying that radiation protection clothing was useless. This made Fang Xiewen feel even more insecure, believing that Huang Yimei's family looked down on him, and no amount of explanation from Huang Yimei could change his mind.

Mr. Wang from the architectural institute was investigated for embezzlement, and the company's accounts were sealed. Huang Zhenhua found himself with nothing to do and used the opportunity to help Su Gengsheng renovate her new house. He reported every detail to Su Gengsheng, who was too busy to respond and told him to make his own decisions.

Huang Yimei fainted on the bus on her way to work and was taken to the hospital. The doctor suspected preeclampsia and recommended a two-day hospital observation. Huang Yimei, unwilling to spend the money and having an appointment with a writer, refused to stay. Fang Xiewen, worried about the baby's development, went to her editor to request a leave of absence for her. Since Huang Yimei wasn't formally employed by the publishing house, she couldn't take long-term sick leave. Fang Xiewen then decided to resign on her behalf.

Fang Xiewen called his mother to help take care of Huang Yimei. She complained about not being informed beforehand. Fang's mother liked to cook with a lot of soybean paste, which Huang Yimei didn't like. When Fang Xiewen reminded his mother to cook lighter meals, she got angry and complained about Huang Yimei in Korean, which Huang Yimei couldn't understand.

Fang's mother had brought many clothes, filling the bed and table, and even replaced the everlasting flowers Huang Yimei had planted with garlic. Huang Yimei wanted Fang's mother and Fang Xiewen to move upstairs so she could live alone downstairs, but Fang Xiewen disagreed and asked her to compromise, making Huang Yimei feel uncomfortable.

Haizi carefully selected a graduate student who had studied abroad from many applicants, but Fang Xiewen didn't hire him just because he, like Zhuang Guodong, had studied abroad. Haizi, having personally tested the applicant's professional skills and found him suitable, wanted to discuss this with one of the shareholders, Huang Yimei. Fang Xiewen threatened to transfer all of Huang Yimei's shares to himself once they made money. Haizi stormed out in anger.

When Huang Yimei went to the publishing house, she found out that Fang Xiewen had resigned on her behalf without her knowledge. She loved her job, but Fang Xiewen had secretly handled all the procedures using her ID. The editor-in-chief was helpless.

Huang Zhenhua supervised the renovation and quickly completed it, buying new furniture as well. He took Su Gengsheng to see the new house, and she was very satisfied until she saw the bathtub, which made her face change dramatically. Huang Zhenhua was puzzled, as he had carefully chosen it.

Huang Yimei packed her things to go home, calling Fang Xiewen to come back immediately, but he excused himself, saying he had two more interviews. Huang Yimei was furious, and Fang's mother made sarcastic comments, prompting Huang Yimei to leave home in anger and call Su Gengsheng to vent.

Fang Xiewen bought several dishes Huang Yimei liked and returned home, but she had no appetite and went to her room alone. Fang's mother, disapproving of Huang Yimei, spoke ill of her to Fang Xiewen.

Fang Xiewen apologized to Huang Yimei, urging her to rest at home and claiming that the editor-in-chief was happy about her resignation. Su Gengsheng had the bathtub removed, angering Huang Zhenhua, who felt his hard work was wasted as Su Gengsheng made the decision without consulting him. They had a heated argument and parted unhappily.

Fang Xiewen and Huang Yimei argued, with Fang's mother badmouthing Huang Yimei in Korean. Unable to tolerate it anymore, Huang Yimei demanded they speak Mandarin. Fang's mother, humiliated, shouted at Huang Yimei. Fang Xiewen managed to calm his mother down and spoke kindly to Huang Yimei.

Fang Xiewen took the liberty of resigning on behalf of Huang Yimei, which led to a big argument between them. During a video call with her parents, Wu Yuejiang was not at home, so Huang Yimei poured out her grievances to Huang Jianzhi. He showed genuine concern and advised her to follow her heart. Huang Jianzhi grew more worried and discussed with Wu Yuejiang about going to Shanghai to see Huang Yimei.

Su Gengsheng took the initiative to reconcile with Huang Zhenhua, bringing roasted duck as a peace offering. Since childhood, Huang Zhenhua had longed to freely bathe in the large bathtub at home, but the bathtub was a haunting nightmare for Su Gengsheng. Unable to express her feelings directly, tensions rose during their conversation until Huang Zhenhua suddenly understood the reason behind Su Gengsheng's reluctance and apologized to her. However, their emotions flared up again over Huang Zhenhua's fishing plans. Su Gengsheng, unwilling to argue further, chose to leave.

Fang Xiewen set his sights on a 130-square-meter three-bedroom apartment and wanted his mother to live together with them. Huang Yimei opposed living under the same roof with Fang Xiewen's mother and suggested buying two smaller apartments in the same neighborhood to avoid unnecessary conflicts. Fang Xiewen insisted on buying the larger house, comparing themselves to overseas settled Chinese. Huang Yimei realized he regarded Zhuang Guodong as an imaginary rival and decided to remain silent to avoid further arguments.

Huang Zhenhua packed up to go fishing but was interrupted by a call from Bai Erru, rushing to the Bai family villa. Bai Erru was preparing a plot of land to build a resort hotel and sought Huang Zhenhua's help in designing it. Huang Zhenhua eagerly agreed but was caught red-handed by his colleagues for working on the designs secretly.

Fang Xiewen's mother, casual and unrefined, clashed with Huang Yimei, who felt suffocated by her constant presence and supervision. Unable to escape, Huang Yimei walked aimlessly in the streets, finding solace by the riverbank and buying herself flowers. Fang Xiewen's mother complained to Fang Xiewen about Huang Yimei's behavior, leading him to suspect Huang Yimei was meeting someone outside, causing further tension in their relationship.

Fang Xiewen used the excuse of not having enough down payment for the house to borrow the last 20,000 yuan from Huang Yimei. Feeling trapped under Fang Xiewen's mother's surveillance, Huang Yimei went out every day to clear her mind. She confided her grievances to Su Gengsheng over the phone, rejecting any financial help, as her distress couldn't be eased with money.

Bai Erru was pleased with Huang Zhenhua's design proposals and proposed establishing a construction company with Huang Zhenhua as vice president or funding Huang Zhenhua to start his own firm. Bai Erru also understood the issues Huang Zhenhua faced at his current job and advised him to consider carefully.

Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi arrived in Shanghai to see Huang Yimei, who was out relaxing in the park. Fang Xiewen's mother cooked diligently, trying to impress them, while Fang Xiewen explained the circumstances of Huang Yimei's resignation, which they understood. Later, Huang Yimei returned home emotionally overwhelmed and cried in Wu Yuejiang's arms, expressing her distress.

Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi came to Shanghai to visit Huang Yimei. As soon as Huang Yimei saw them, she burst into tears, feeling aggrieved. They noticed her haggard appearance, knowing she had suffered a lot. They wanted to stay and take care of Huang Yimei, letting Fang Xiewen’s mother return to her hometown for a break. Fang Xiewen’s mother was very angry, misinterpreting their intentions as trying to take over the newly bought big house, and she complained to Fang Xiewen, who persuaded her not to overthink.

Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi brought Huang Yimei’s favorite ingredients from Beijing and personally cooked a large meal. Huang Yimei enjoyed the meal and showed a long-lost smile. She had never smiled so happily in front of Fang Xiewen’s mother, which made the latter very resentful. Huang Jianzhi casually asked about the company’s operations, and Fang Xiewen mentioned his plan to rent a larger office in Xuhui District. Huang Jianzhi cautioned him against blindly expanding, but Fang Xiewen felt looked down upon and was very upset.

After dinner, Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi returned to their hotel to rest. Along the way, Huang Jianzhi sighed constantly. Huang Yimei, who grew up loved by them and Huang Zhenhua, had always lived a carefree life. But ever since she married Fang Xiewen, she seemed burdened with worries. Huang Jianzhi feared Huang Yimei was unhappy and wanted to take her back to Beijing. Wu Yuejiang suggested observing for a few more days.

Fang Xiewen's inferiority complex clouded his judgment again. He believed that Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi didn’t trust him and came to Shanghai to inspect him unexpectedly. They didn’t even put down their luggage, coming straight from the airport to his home to see how he treated Huang Yimei. Huang Yimei explained that her parents missed her too much, but Fang Xiewen didn’t believe it. He suspected Huang Yimei of complaining to her parents and accused her of being disrespectful to his mother, running out every day. However, his mother monitored Huang Yimei’s every move as if she were a prisoner, suffocating her. Fang Xiewen vented all his anger on Huang Yimei, ignoring her explanations and going to sleep in a huff.

Bai Erru entrusted the design of a new homestay hotel to Huang Zhenhua and even wanted to set up a company for him. Huang Zhenhua was reluctant to leave his secure job at the architectural institute but didn’t want to miss such a good opportunity. He discussed it with Su Gengsheng, who knew that Bai Erru was the father of Huang Zhenhua’s ex-girlfriend, Bai Xiaohe. She supported Huang Zhenhua in starting his own business and agreed that he should accept Bai Erru’s investment.

Huang Yimei and Fang Xiewen discussed having her parents stay in Shanghai for a while so that Fang Xiewen’s mother could return to their hometown for a rest. Fang Xiewen firmly disagreed, using the excuse that it would be inconvenient for him and Wu Yuejiang to live together. Huang Yimei suggested going back to Beijing with her parents, but Fang Xiewen refused, suspecting she wanted to see Zhuang Guodong. He insisted that Huang Yimei was now part of the Fang family. Huang Yimei couldn’t bear it any longer. Since Fang Xiewen met Zhuang Guodong, he had become suspicious and competitive, even buying a big house to compete with Zhuang Guodong. Fang Xiewen denied it vehemently, and they had a fierce argument, which Fang Xiewen’s mother heard clearly from outside the door.

Fang Xiewen’s mother advised him to let Huang Yimei go back to Beijing for a while, but he refused. His mother also felt incompatible with Huang Yimei and threatened to return to her hometown. Fang Xiewen promised to give her an extra 5,000 yuan in living expenses daily, and she reluctantly agreed to stay in Shanghai.

Huang Zhenhua planned to go to Guangxi to find Zhou Shihui and bring him back to Beijing to help. Before leaving, he gave Su Gengsheng a treadmill, and she gave him a house key, making him feel honored. He could finally come and go freely from Su Gengsheng’s home. Fang Xiewen sent a message to apologize to Huang Yimei, who was on a bus heading to the hotel. She ignored him, but suddenly felt the baby in her belly kicking. For the first time, Huang Yimei felt the wonder of life and eagerly called Su Gengsheng to share the good news. Su Gengsheng advised her not to stay angry with Fang Xiewen.

Fang Xiewen, feeling troubled, took Xiao Zhou out to drink away his sorrows. Drunk, he complained that despite his hard work for the family, Huang Yimei didn’t understand or respect him. He was doing his best to run the company well, but Lin Hao opposed him, wanting to hire returnees to enhance the company’s image. Xiao Zhou thought the company needed such talent, but Fang Xiewen had a bias against people with overseas backgrounds, stemming from his resentment towards Zhuang Guodong.

Fang Xiewen returned home drunk and repeatedly apologized to Huang Yimei. He feared she wouldn’t return once she went back to Beijing. Fang Xiewen vowed never to quarrel with Huang Yimei again and begged her not to leave. Huang Yimei softened immediately, letting Fang Xiewen listen to the baby’s heartbeat. Fang Xiewen was moved to tears, and the couple reconciled.

Huang Zhenhua went to Guangxi to find Zhou Shihui, who drove to pick him up. Seeing the child’s car seat, Huang Zhenhua realized Zhou Shihui’s child was already over two years old. Huang Zhenhua explained his purpose, and Zhou Shihui was naturally eager to help. Huang Zhenhua reminded him not to think about Huang Yimei anymore, as she was about to have a baby.

On the day of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Huang Yimei went into labor early. Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng rushed to Shanghai to be with her. Huang Yimei was in excruciating pain due to the difficult labor, groaning loudly in the delivery room. Huang Zhenhua was anxious, urging Fang Xiewen to sign the epidural consent form. Fang Xiewen’s mother firmly opposed it, insisting on natural childbirth. Huang Zhenhua shouted at her, cursing that Fang Xiewen should be hit by a car. He wanted to sign the consent form on Fang Xiewen’s behalf. Pressured, Fang Xiewen finally signed it.

Huang Yimei successfully gave birth to a daughter. Huang Zhenhua was overjoyed and incoherent. Huang Yimei, looking at her baby in the swaddling clothes, was overwhelmed with emotion and vowed to protect her well. Fang Xiewen asked a master to choose several names, and Huang Yimei chose Fang Taichu. Fang Xiewen’s mother was displeased that Huang Yimei had given birth to a daughter.

After giving birth, Huang Yimei was discharged from the hospital and returned home. Fang Xiewen's mother disliked that she had a daughter and found fault with her in every way, threatening to return to her hometown out of spite. Fang Xiewen pleaded with her to stay, and she reluctantly agreed, deciding to wait until Huang Yimei gave birth to a grandson.

Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng hurried from Beijing with many gifts to visit Huang Yimei and her daughter, Fang Taichu. Su Gengsheng overheard Fang Xiewen's mother's words and felt very upset. Huang Zhenhua couldn’t stop cuddling his niece, Fang Taichu, praising her beauty and cuteness. Huang Yimei expressed her desire to return to work, but Huang Zhenhua advised her to wait until the child was older.

Fang Xiewen’s mother eavesdropped from outside the door and urged Fang Xiewen to have Huang Yimei quickly give birth to a grandson, or else she would always want to go to work. Huang Yimei asked Huang Zhenhua about their parents' situation, and he reluctantly revealed that their father had injured himself.

Huang Yimei was extremely anxious and wanted to call to check on him, but Huang Zhenhua quickly stopped her, as their parents had repeatedly instructed him not to tell her, fearing that her anxiety might affect her milk supply. Fang Xiewen invited Su Gengsheng to visit his company, and she readily agreed. Huang Zhenhua, seeing Huang Yimei getting thinner, felt heartbroken. The house Huang Yimei rented was small and old, and the house Fang Xiewen bought was still under construction.

Huang Zhenhua wanted to rent a bigger house for Huang Yimei and her daughter, but Su Gengsheng advised him not to interfere. Huang Zhenhua was still resentful about Fang Xiewen’s mother not allowing Huang Yimei to have an epidural during childbirth. Fang Xiewen gave Su Gengsheng a tour of the company, promising to provide a better life for Huang Yimei and her daughter. Su Gengsheng reminded him to apply his controlling nature to his work, not his family.

Fang Xiewen sensed the hidden meaning in her words. Huang Yimei called her father, Huang Jianzhi, showing concern for his well-being. His leg injury was no longer serious, but Huang Yimei couldn't help but cry to him about her grievances. Huang Jianzhi comforted her. Zhou Shihui called Huang Zhenhua to report on work and recommended his friend, Fu Jiamin, for a job at the company.

Finally, Zhou Shihui inquired about Huang Yimei, and Huang Zhenhua warned him to give up any thoughts about her. Su Gengsheng was returning to Beijing with Huang Zhenhua. Before leaving, Su Gengsheng had a heartfelt talk with Huang Yimei, who planned to return to work once her child was older. Su Gengsheng fully supported her decision. Huang Zhenhua took Su Gengsheng to meet his parents.

She was gracious and well-mannered, earning the affection of Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi, which made Huang Zhenhua very happy. Spring 2009 arrived, and Huang Yimei successfully obtained her teacher certification. Fang Xiewen was unaware of this and accidentally discovered that Huang Yimei was preparing for a psychological counseling exam. Worried that she would be too busy, Huang Yimei managed her time well, balancing childcare and studying.

Fang Xiewen decided to send his mother back to her hometown so that Huang Yimei would have no time to study, but she didn't notice his intentions and even bought many Shanghai specialties for her mother-in-law. Fang Xiewen took his mother to the airport, telling her to have a good rest and come back when Huang Yimei gave birth to a son.

Huang Zhenhua went to Harrison Company to discuss a cooperation project, only to find that the legal representative was Zhou Shihui’s ex-girlfriend, Guan Zhizhi. Harrison Company was co-founded by her and her husband. Huang Zhenhua made it clear that this company was a partnership between him and Zhou Shihui, worrying that Guan Zhizhi might not cooperate because of past issues. Surprisingly, Guan Zhizhi had already moved on and even thanked Huang Zhenhua for his previous advice.

She also inquired about Huang Yimei’s current situation. After the new house was renovated, Fang Xiewen brought Huang Yimei and their daughter to live there. Fang Xiewen was busy with his career outside, while Huang Yimei stayed home, supporting her husband and raising their child. The small family lived a happy and peaceful life. In the blink of an eye, Fang Taichu turned three. Huang Yimei and Fang Xiewen held a grand birthday party for her.

Huang Yimei sent photos and videos of Fang Taichu to her parents. Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi were overjoyed to see their granddaughter growing up day by day. Huang Yimei was going to an interview at an international school and asked Fang Xiewen to take care of Fang Taichu at home. Fang Xiewen made excuses about work, but Huang Yimei insisted he stay home for one day.

Fang Xiewen told Huang Yimei to change her dress to pants, which she found unreasonable. Not wanting to argue in front of their daughter, she left in a huff. Huang Yimei applied for a position as an art teacher and confidently answered questions, presenting all the certificates she had earned over the years along with a teaching plan. The school officials were very impressed with her.

Huang Yimei insisted on wearing a skirt to the interview despite Fang Xiewen's opposition. Fang Xiewen was very unhappy and had no mood to play with their daughter, Fang Taichu. He sat in the room, restless and worried as it was getting dark, and Huang Yimei had not yet returned. Fang Xiewen called and messaged her, but Huang Yimei had silenced her phone during the interview and couldn't be reached.

Fang Taichu started crying for food, so Fang Xiewen reluctantly took some eggs and vegetables from the fridge to prepare dinner. Fang Xiewen warned Fang Taichu not to touch the eggs, but she didn't listen and secretly took one to play with. She accidentally dropped it, and it shattered on the floor. Already in a bad mood, Fang Xiewen lost his temper and yelled at Fang Taichu, causing her to cry uncontrollably.

Just then, Huang Yimei came home and heard her daughter crying as she entered. She quickly picked up Fang Taichu, comforting her with concern. Fang Xiewen yelled at Huang Yimei, forbidding her from working and insisting she stay home to have a son. Huang Yimei refused to have a second child and insisted on working, leading to another intense argument. They ended up sleeping in separate rooms. Huang Zhenhua took Su Gengsheng to visit his parents.

Su Gengsheng showed them photos of Fang Taichu, making them beam with joy. They urged Su Gengsheng and Huang Zhenhua to get married and have children soon. Knowing that Su Gengsheng didn't want kids, Huang Zhenhua forcefully pulled her away. Su Gengsheng wanted to tell Huang Zhenhua about her past but couldn’t bring herself to do it, feeling conflicted. Huang Yimei didn’t receive any notification from the international school, so she prepared to continue submitting resumes.

Fang Xiewen adamantly refused, thinking he had earned enough money and insisting she have a second child. Unwilling to listen to his nagging, Huang Yimei angrily went to sleep in the study. Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng planned to register their marriage today. Summoning her courage, Su Gengsheng confessed everything: in high school, she had a like-minded boy, and they both got into a university in Beijing. After graduation, the man was assigned to a public institution.

They got married, which gave Su Gengsheng a Beijing household registration and a house, but they realized their relationship was based on benefits, so they divorced. Huang Zhenhua was shocked when he learned about Su Gengsheng’s stepfather's abuse. Now, learning about her marriage, he was torn and didn’t know what to do.

Wu Yuejiang prepared a big meal to celebrate for Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng, but Huang Zhenhua lied, saying he had business at the company and didn't go to register the marriage. Wu Yuejiang didn’t ask further questions. Huang Zhenhua drank alone at a bar and eventually took a cab back to his parents' house. Early in the morning, Wu Yuejiang found Huang Zhenhua sleeping on the sofa and curiously asked what happened the previous day.

Huang Zhenhua had bitterness he couldn’t express. Fang Xiewen discussed with Lin Hao about selling the company shares to Yuanhang Group. Fang Xiewen changed his mind last minute and sold the shares to Tianlangxing for five million. Lin Hao came to argue with Fang Xiewen, but he dismissed him, claiming his majority shareholder status, causing Lin Hao to leave in anger. Huang Yimei called to congratulate Huang Zhenhua, only to learn that he and Su Gengsheng hadn’t registered their marriage.

Worried, she packed to return to Beijing, asking Fang Xiewen to take care of Fang Taichu. Fang Xiewen forbade her from going and yelled at her over the phone. Frustrated, Huang Yimei hung up and took Fang Taichu to Beijing, leaving a note for Fang Xiewen. As soon as she arrived in Beijing, Huang Yimei visited Su Gengsheng. Learning about Su Gengsheng’s experiences, Huang Yimei sympathized with her difficulties.

Su Gengsheng hadn’t planned to marry Huang Zhenhua and regretted not being honest about her past. She wanted to break up with Huang Zhenhua and asked Huang Yimei to persuade him. Fang Xiewen came home from work and saw Huang Yimei's note, infuriating him. He called her in anger, but she turned off her phone.

Fang Xiewen asked his secretary to book the earliest flight to Beijing the next day, only to remember he had a merger meeting with Tianlangxing, so he had to cancel the plan. Huang Yimei persuaded Huang Zhenhua to break up with Su Gengsheng. Huang Zhenhua didn’t want to leave Su Gengsheng but felt conflicted. Huang Yimei gently advised him. Later, Huang Yimei visited Jiang Xueqiong and learned that her ex-husband, Lao Gu, had passed away.

Jiang Xueqiong had stayed by his side but didn’t attend his funeral, acting as if he were still alive, which deeply moved Huang Yimei. Huang Zhenhua visited Su Gengsheng and asked her to join him for a marathon.

Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng did some simple warm-ups and started the marathon. Determined not to fall behind, Huang Zhenhua led the first five kilometers, but his stamina began to wane, and Su Gengsheng left him far behind. Huang Zhenhua pushed himself to catch up, sweating profusely. Su Gengsheng stopped to wait for him, and once he caught his breath, she continued to lead him forward.

Exhausted, Huang Zhenhua struggled to keep up, and Su Gengsheng was also drenched in sweat. Both of them were too tired to run and could only walk slowly. It was already dark by the time they finished the marathon. Huang Zhenhua felt that life was like a marathon; whenever he felt like giving up, seeing Su Gengsheng gave him the motivation to continue. Su Gengsheng thought this run was a symbolic breakup ritual for Huang Zhenhua, but to her surprise, Huang Zhenhua had intended it as a punishment for her. He then proposed they go to Phuket for their honeymoon, bringing Su Gengsheng to tears.

Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi were out for a walk and saw Huang Zhenhua leaning on Su Gengsheng from a distance. They were deeply relieved and hurried home to prepare the household registration book.

Jiang Xueqiong took Huang Yimei to get their nails done and casually mentioned her desire to open an art gallery. Huang Yimei admired Jiang Xueqiong’s courage and also wanted to plan her own life better. Fang Xiewen returned to an empty house and inadvertently opened Huang Yimei’s computer, discovering the employment offer from the international school.

Huang Zhenhua limped home, and Wu Yuejiang quickly handed him the household registration book. Fang Xiewen called Huang Yimei, urging her to return to Shanghai quickly, but she wanted to stay a few more days. In anger, Fang Xiewen called Teacher Liu at the school, falsely claiming that Huang Yimei was pregnant and couldn't come to work. Huang Zhenhua truthfully told his parents about Su Gengsheng's past and, with their consent, decided to marry her immediately.

Huang Yimei packed her bags and took Fang Taichu back to Shanghai. Su Gengsheng saw them off at the airport. Huang Yimei vented her frustrations to Su Gengsheng, who didn’t know how to comfort her and just stayed silently by her side. Back in their Shanghai home, Fang Xiewen eagerly asked Fang Taichu about their activities in Beijing. Huang Yimei found this very annoying. Fang Xiewen noticed that Huang Yimei had gotten her nails done, which displeased him, but Huang Yimei liked them very much.

Huang Yimei checked her email but didn’t receive any notification from the international school. Fang Xiewen suggested that Fang Taichu sleep with them, and Huang Yimei reluctantly agreed. While putting Fang Taichu to sleep, Fang Xiewen tried to make amends with Huang Yimei, but she quickly left for the study. Fang Xiewen then took her phone, which she had left on the nightstand, and installed a tracking app on it.

Lin Hao submitted his resignation to Fang Xiewen, who didn't try to stop him. Fang Xiewen couldn't understand why Lin Hao couldn't be content with earning money and always wanted to take risks. Lin Hao wanted to try something more meaningful than just making money. Huang Yimei went to the international school to ask Teacher Liu about the interview results, only to find out she had been accepted, but Fang Xiewen had declined on her behalf, claiming she was pregnant. Furious, Huang Yimei called Fang Xiewen home.

Fang Xiewen tracked Huang Yimei's movements and found out she had gone to the international school, realizing she knew what he had done. Huang Yimei demanded a divorce, but Fang Xiewen accused her of having an affair. Huang Yimei couldn't provide Fang Xiewen with the son he wanted and didn’t receive his trust or respect. Fang Xiewen firmly refused the divorce and threatened to prevent her from seeing their child. Huang Yimei decided to file for divorce.

Huang Yimei proposed a divorce to Fang Xiewen, but he refused. Huang Yimei wanted to part ways amicably, but Fang Xiewen found various excuses to avoid communicating with her, forcing her to file for divorce. The judge believed their relationship could still be repaired and dismissed her case, citing insufficient grounds for divorce. Huang Yimei decided to file again in six months.

Fang Xiewen transferred the company's shares to Tianlang Xing and laid off most of the employees. He used the money to buy a large villa for Fang Taichu. Huang Yimei was uninterested and disapproved of Fang Xiewen's unscrupulous methods of making money. Upon hearing that Huang Yimei’s divorce case was dismissed, Su Gengsheng called to inquire about the reason. Huang Yimei had anticipated this outcome and planned to appeal. She led a simple and content life, balancing taking care of her daughter and working as a translator for a publishing house.

The CEO of Tianlang Xing invited Fang Xiewen to dinner, introducing him to key company members. The new secretary, Xiao Xiaoyu, developed a liking for Fang Xiewen. He drank heavily and came home drunk, boasting in front of Huang Yimei about his ability to make money. He eventually passed out from alcohol poisoning.

Huang Yimei rushed Fang Xiewen to the hospital, where medical staff managed to revive him. Seeing Huang Yimei and Fang Taichu by his bedside, Fang Xiewen felt conflicted. He would rather die than get divorced, but Huang Yimei was resolute. She advised him to take care of his health and stop drinking so much. Seeing her determination, Fang Xiewen agreed to go to the civil affairs bureau for the divorce after his discharge. After being discharged, Fang Xiewen and Huang Yimei finalized their divorce. Huang Yimei packed her things and took four-year-old Fang Taichu back to Beijing. Fang Xiewen tearfully saw them off at the airport.

Time flew by, and it was soon 2013. Jiang Xueqiong came to Beijing to discuss opening an art gallery with Huang Yimei. They named it "Manman," a name Jiang Xueqiong's late ex-husband, Old Gu, had chosen. Huang Yimei found a suitable location and wrote a detailed plan. She sought Huang Zhenhua’s help with the design. Zhou Shihui, excitedly inquiring about the project, offered to take it over, but Huang Zhenhua firmly refused, giving him no chance to get close to Huang Yimei.

Huang Zhenhua assigned his assistant, Fu Jiamin, to fully manage the art gallery project and coordinate with Huang Yimei. She made several modifications to Huang Zhenhua’s design, which Fu Jiamin meticulously noted, providing many helpful suggestions.

Zhuang Guodong unexpectedly visited the construction site to see Huang Yimei. She congratulated him on his promotion, and he asked for another chance to start over with her. Today was Fu Jiamin’s birthday, and Huang Zhenhua, Su Gengsheng, Yuan Zheng, and Zhou Shihui came to his house to celebrate. Fu Jiamin’s brother, Fu Jiaming, hurried back home. The house belonged to Fu Jiaming, who left it to Fu Jiamin and Mi Mi as their wedding home.

Zhuang Guodong invited Huang Yimei to dinner, and she brought Fang Taichu along. Zhuang Guodong was very attentive to Fang Taichu. Fu Jiaming’s birthday gift to Fu Jiamin was a large brick, which puzzled everyone. Fu Jiaming explained that he had hit the brick while riding his motorcycle on the highway from Inner Mongolia, causing him to fall into a ditch. A truck crashed into the three cars ahead of him, and Fu Jiaming realized that if he hadn’t fallen, he would have been crushed by the truck. Everyone raised their glasses to congratulate Fu Jiaming.

Zhuang Guodong had reserved a French restaurant but worried Fang Taichu might not like it, so Huang Yimei suggested taking her for a burger instead. Huang Yimei couldn’t attend Fu Jiamin’s birthday party, but she gifted him a sketch, which he adored. He praised her beauty and talent, and Fu Jiaming became very interested in her. Yuan Zheng shared the story of Zhou Shihui breaking off his engagement for Huang Yimei. Fu Jiaming warned Fu Jiamin not to have a change of heart. Fu Jiamin mentioned Zhuang Guodong visiting Huang Yimei at the construction site, sparking Fu Jiaming’s curiosity about her. Huang Zhenhua revealed that Huang Yimei’s art gallery was about to open.

Zhuang Guodong took Huang Yimei and Fang Taichu for burgers, and Fang Taichu jokingly called him “Jelly,” embarrassing him. After dinner, Zhuang Guodong drove them home and again asked to rekindle their relationship. Huang Yimei, accustomed to her current life, advised Zhuang Guodong to move forward.

Thanks to the persistent efforts of Huang Zhenhua, Huang Yimei, and others, the opening exhibition of Manman Art Gallery went smoothly. Friends and family attended to support them. Fu Jiaming arrived early, eager to see Huang Yimei. However, Fang Taichu suddenly developed a high fever, prompting Huang Yimei to take her to the hospital. She called Jiang Xueqiong to explain the situation. Fu Jiamin was very disappointed to learn that Huang Yimei couldn’t attend.

The opening ceremony officially began, and Jiang Xueqiong gave a passionate speech. She welcomed the guests to the first exhibition of "Manman Art Gallery" and briefly explained the origin of the name "Manman."

Fu Jiamin's fiancée, Mi Mi, wanted to see Huang Yimei, but due to her daughter Fang Taichu’s fever, Huang Yimei couldn’t attend the gallery. Mi Mi felt regretful. Fu Jiaming, curious about Huang Yimei and the gallery, also attended the opening ceremony but was disappointed by her absence. Aimlessly wandering around, he saw a piano under a painting. He sat down and played a piece, causing the storage cabinet door to open. To his surprise, the piano strings acted as the password to open the cabinet, revealing a keychain inside.

Fu Jiaming used the keychain to open an attic, where he found an unfinished painting. The setting sun shone through the attic window, illuminating the painting. Fu Jiaming realized the painting was by Huang Yimei. Zhuang Guodong sent a large flower basket to the gallery. Huang Yimei texted him to express her gratitude. Zhuang Guodong, who was leaving for France next week, bid her farewell over the phone, saying he could stay in Beijing if she agreed to start over with him. Huang Yimei wished him a safe journey, and Zhuang Guodong, realizing she couldn't be persuaded, gave up hope completely.

Zhuang Taiwen advised Zhuang Guodong to let go of Huang Yimei and start a new relationship, but Zhuang Guodong couldn't move on. Huang Yimei received a call from Fu Jiamin, informing her that Fu Jiaming had not only obtained the attic key but also altered her painting. Huang Yimei immediately took a taxi to the gallery.

Fu Jiaming returned to the gallery and used the key to open the attic, rearranging the studio. By the time Huang Yimei arrived, Fu Jiaming had already left. She inadvertently triggered the wall speakers by taking a shell off the easel, bringing her painting to life. The sound of crashing waves and soaring seagulls, accompanied by rock music, made Huang Yimei dance.

Deeply impressed by Fu Jiaming's design, Huang Yimei couldn't wait to meet him. She called Fu Jiamin and learned that Fu Jiaming was performing at a bar with his band. She hurried over. Fu Jiaming, lost in his performance, received applause from the audience, including a dancing Huang Yimei. He immediately recognized her.

After the performance, Huang Yimei approached Fu Jiaming on stage. They hit it off immediately, feeling as if they had known each other for a long time. Hungry, Huang Yimei mentioned she hadn’t eaten, so Fu Jiaming took her to his studio and cooked her a bowl of hometown-style noodles. While enjoying the meal, Huang Yimei toured the room and discovered that Fu Jiaming had composed for many films. He played a piece on the piano for her, and she was so entranced that she forgot to eat, staring at him in a daze.

Suddenly, an alarm went off, reminding Fu Jiaming to take his medication. Huang Yimei accidentally saw him taking Viagra, misunderstood his intentions, and left angrily. Fu Jiaming followed her, trying to explain, but twisted his ankle on the stairs and could only watch as she left.

Su Gengsheng’s mother came to Beijing and, finding Su Gengsheng away on a business trip, called Huang Zhenhua. He rushed home from a meeting to meet her. As Su Gengsheng’s mother hadn’t informed her daughter in advance, she stopped Huang Zhenhua from calling her and instead, he took her out for a meal.

Fu Jiaming called Huang Yimei to explain the misunderstanding, but she didn't want to listen and turned off her phone. Huang Zhenhua treated Su Gengsheng’s mother to a meal and booked her a hotel room. She demanded a dowry of 200,000 yuan from him, claiming it was the minimum required by their hometown customs. Huang Zhenhua readily agreed.

Huang Yimei ran into Fu Jiaming when picking up Fang Taichu from kindergarten. Mistaking him for a stalker, she called him a pervert. Fu Jiaming laughed at her for having such dirty thoughts and explained that Viagra was prescribed for his heart condition, not what she thought. Huang Yimei didn’t believe him and hurled insults, leaving Fu Jiaming speechless with anger.

A teacher suddenly called Huang Yimei to the classroom, with Fu Jiaming following. Fang Taichu was upset over the death of her rabbit, Taotao. When Fu Jiaming said something that made her cry harder, the teacher and Huang Yimei’s attempts to comfort her were futile. Fu Jiaming quickly bought a birthday cake and suggested that Fang Taichu eat it to say goodbye to Taotao. She smiled through her tears. Huang Yimei and Fu Jiaming shared the cake with her.

Fu Jiaming was very patient with Fang Taichu, telling her stories and teaching her to play the piano. Fang Taichu quickly grew fond of Fu Jiaming, and Huang Yimei noticed it all.

While Su Gengsheng was on a business trip, Su's mother took the opportunity to ask Huang Zhenhua for a 200,000 yuan dowry. Huang Zhenhua, who usually spent money freely and hadn’t saved up that much, had to secretly borrow the money from Zhou Shihui. Zhou Shihui agreed to lend the money but was curious about its purpose. Huang Zhenhua couldn’t tell him and desperately made excuses.

Fang Taichu was sad about the death of her rabbit, Taotao. Fu Jiaming accompanied her to bury the rabbit and bought chocolates to cheer her up. Huang Zhenhua borrowed the 200,000 yuan from Zhou Shihui and gave it to Su’s mother, who left satisfied but reminded Huang Zhenhua not to tell Su Gengsheng. Huang Zhenhua felt uncomfortable but agreed.

Fang Taichu wrote a song for her deceased rabbit, and she and Fu Jiaming performed it together at a bar. Fu Jiaming also invited Huang Yimei to dance on stage. Huang Yimei played a spontaneous piece, earning applause and cheers from the audience. After the performance, Huang Yimei drove Fang Taichu home, with Fu Jiaming following them on his motorcycle. Huang Yimei began to have feelings for Fu Jiaming, and he also started to develop feelings for her.

Ever since meeting Fu Jiaming, Huang Yimei’s mood had brightened considerably. Su Gengsheng noticed she was in love and Huang Yimei admitted she liked Fu Jiaming. Su Gengsheng wanted to help strengthen their relationship and discussed organizing a team-building event with Huang Zhenhua, specifying that family members should be included. Huang Zhenhua thought it was a good idea.

Fu Jiamin invited Fu Jiaming to the team-building event, but Fu Jiaming didn’t want to go until he learned that Huang Yimei and Fang Taichu would be there. He agreed immediately. Huang Zhenhua asked Huang Yimei to bring Fang Taichu to the event, but she didn’t want to get involved until Huang Zhenhua mentioned that Fu Jiaming would be there. She then agreed to go.

Fu Jiaming arrived early at the designated location. Huang Yimei drove Fang Taichu to the outskirts. Instead of taking the company’s bus, Fu Jiaming got into Huang Yimei’s car. Zhou Shihui saw this and felt jealous. Fu Jiaming had prepared lots of snacks and toys for Fang Taichu, who loved them and even put a sticker on both Fu Jiaming and Huang Yimei’s faces. Fang Taichu soon fell asleep, and Fu Jiaming casually asked about Huang Yimei’s ex-husband. Huang Yimei honestly replied that Fang Xiewen was a good person, but they weren’t compatible.

Huang Yimei drove to the outskirts, with the company bus arriving shortly after. Everyone split up to set up tents and barbecue. Fu Jiaming even caught insects in the woods to grill, which Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng dared not eat, but Huang Yimei bravely tried them. Fu Jiaming played bumper cars with Fang Taichu and Huang Yimei. They laughed and had a great time, while Zhou Shihui, seeing that Huang Zhenhua was trying to create opportunities for Huang Yimei and Fu Jiaming, became very unhappy with him.

Su Gengsheng overheard Huang Zhenhua and Zhou Shihui arguing, and Zhou Shihui casually mentioned Huang Zhenhua borrowing money. Su Gengsheng confronted Huang Zhenhua, who admitted borrowing 200,000 yuan for Su’s mother. Su Gengsheng was furious, accusing him of hiding it from her, and refused to speak to him despite his explanations. Huang Zhenhua, needing to look after the sleeping Fang Taichu, couldn’t go after her.

Late at night, Fu Jiaming took Huang Yimei boating. She slipped and fell into his arms, and they shared a passionate kiss, eventually lying on the boat drifting in the river. They found themselves very compatible and had endless conversations.

Su Gengsheng, growing increasingly angry, booked a flight back home to confront her mother. Huang Zhenhua called to apologize, only to find out she had already left. Since the camping trip, Huang Yimei and Fu Jiaming started a passionate romance, wanting to be together every day. Fu Jiamin wanted to tell Huang Yimei about Fu Jiaming’s congenital heart disease, but Mi Mi advised him not to ruin the mood, especially since Fu Jiaming was currently in good health.

Fu Jiaming taught Huang Yimei how to play the drums, and she quickly got the hang of it. He then took her for a ride on his motorcycle, and she held onto him tightly, feeling an unprecedented sense of happiness and sweetness.

Fu Jiaming took Huang Yimei and Fang Taichu camping. Fang Taichu followed him around while he recorded sounds, and Huang Yimei leisurely read a book under a tree. Fu Jiaming asked Fang Taichu if he could be Huang Yimei’s boyfriend, and Fang Taichu, who liked him a lot, agreed. Su Gengsheng returned home to confront her mother and demanded the 200,000 yuan back, only to find out that her stepfather had already taken it. Su’s mother lied, saying Huang Zhenhua had voluntarily given the money and brought up Su Gengsheng’s childhood trauma of being sexually assaulted.

Su's mother thought that Huang Zhenhua had changed his mind upon learning about Su Gengsheng's past trauma and asked Su Gengsheng to come back and reclaim the 200,000 yuan. Little did she know, Su Gengsheng had already informed Huang Zhenhua about the matter. After Su Gengsheng was sexually assaulted by her stepfather, Su's mother blamed her entirely, yelling at her and causing Su Gengsheng to tremble whenever she recalled the incident.

Su's mother admitted that Su Gengsheng had suffered greatly, but to save face, she refused to face the truth. Su Gengsheng was furious whenever she thought about it. She wanted to press charges against her stepfather, but her younger brother, being too young, was unwilling to testify. Su's mother claimed that she couldn't continue living with Su Gengsheng and followed her current husband just to have food to eat. Su Gengsheng was furious and hurt, feeling betrayed by her mother's actions. Her mother shamelessly stated that it was fortunate that her stepfather had chosen Su Gengsheng; otherwise, she couldn't live on. Su Gengsheng was left breathless by her mother's words and left the house in a daze.

Fu Jiaming woke up early and felt incredibly happy seeing Huang Yimei sleeping beside him. Suddenly, the alarm went off, and Fu Jiaming quickly took his medicine, waking Huang Yimei up in the process. Su Gengsheng returned to Beijing and called Huang Yimei out, pouring out her troubles to her. Huang Yimei kindly advised her, thinking that leaving that home would help Su Gengsheng forget everything, but the distressing memories persisted. She asked Huang Yimei to find a counselor for her.

Su Gengsheng decided to withdraw her investment fund to repay Zhou Shihui through Huang Zhenhua. Huang Zhenhua promised to consult Su Gengsheng first if similar issues arose in the future. Fu Jiamin and Mi Mi began preparing for their wedding, wanting a traditional Chinese ceremony. However, Fu Jiamin's parents were deceased, making the traditional bowing ceremony impossible. Mi Mi was distraught, and Huang Zhenhua suggested that his parents take the place of the deceased elders for the ceremony, which Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi initially found absurd but eventually agreed to.

The wedding proceeded smoothly, with Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi dressed up elegantly. Huang Zhenhua had them sit on the stage to receive the bows. Huang Yimei was busy coordinating everything, while Fu Jiaming was busy in the kitchen. He whispered in Huang Yimei's ear from time to time, exchanging meaningful glances. Wu Yuejiang and Huang Jianzhi noticed everything. After the ceremony, guests started to take their seats, but Fu Jiaming collapsed due to exhaustion and a congenital heart condition.

Huang Zhenhua and others rushed Fu Jiaming to the hospital. Fu Jiamin and Mi Mi arrived later. Huang Zhenhua and Huang Yimei only then learned about Fu Jiaming's congenital heart condition and surgeries. Huang Yimei was shocked. After intensive care, Fu Jiaming stabilized but remained unconscious, so he was transferred to the ICU. Huang Zhenhua asked Fu Jiamin to prepare household items at home.

Huang Zhenhua hurried home and truthfully told his parents about Fu Jiaming's condition, frightening Fang Xiewen, who went to great lengths to comfort him. Huang Yimei stayed by the ICU door, anxiously watching over Fu Jiaming. When Fu Jiaming finally woke up, Huang Yimei was overjoyed. Fu Jiaming had never told Huang Yimei about his condition, wishing to live a normal life. However, fate had other plans.

Su Gengsheng came to pick up Huang Yimei from the hospital. Fang Xiewen suddenly called Huang Yimei, asking her to take Fang Lian to Shanghai. Huang Yimei made excuses about being busy lately, and Fang Xiewen reminded her to find a healthy boyfriend for Fang Lian and not let her be hurt again. Huang Yimei didn't know how to respond, silently shedding tears. Su Gengsheng also didn't know how to comfort Huang Yimei.

Huang Yimei told stories to soothe Fang Lian to sleep. Fang Lian asked about Fu Jiaming's condition, and Huang Yimei explained in simple terms that being sick was normal. Fang Lian, with her innocent heart, was able to let go of her worries and suggested visiting Fu Jiaming. Huang Yimei promised to wait until Fu Jiaming recovered a bit more. Fu Jiaming's sudden illness caught Huang Yimei off guard, and she didn't know what to do. She sought advice from her father, Huang Jianzhi, who respected her decision as long as she was happy.

Huang Zhenhua didn't want to see Huang Yimei sad and couldn't bear to see her break up with Fu Jiaming. Su Gengsheng advised Huang Zhenhua not to worry unnecessarily, believing Huang Yimei could handle life and death. Huang Yimei stayed by Fu Jiaming's side in the hospital. The snoring from the patient in the next bed was loud and rhythmic, causing both Fu Jiaming and Huang Yimei to suppress their laughter.

Fu Jiaming deeply loves Huang Yimei and wants to be with her forever. That's why he has been unwilling to face his own illness. It wasn't until his condition relapsed and he collapsed at Fu Jiamin's wedding that he realized his time was limited. He didn't want to burden Huang Yimei or cause her pain by leaving. With great pain, Fu Jiaming suggested breaking up with Huang Yimei, but she firmly disagreed, insisting on facing the illness together with him.

This was the first time Huang Yimei had faced death so closely, leaving her at a loss and in tears every day. Jiang Xueqiong had accompanied her former husband through his final moments battling cancer, deeply understanding the pain involved. She encouraged Huang Yimei to stay strong in the face of life and death. Whenever he had time, Huang Zhenhua came to the hospital to visit Fu Jiaming, telling him various jokes and anecdotes that made Fu Jiaming burst into laughter.

Huang Zhenhua learned that Fu Jiaming had proposed breaking up with Huang Yimei and felt uneasy about it. However, Fu Jiaming had made up his mind. Huang Yimei accompanied Fang Lian to the hospital to see Fu Jiaming. Fang Lian carefully chose a large cake for Fu Jiaming, warming his heart. Huang Zhenhua took Fang Lian home and asked Huang Yimei to stay with Fu Jiaming. Fu Jiaming again suggested breaking up with Huang Yimei. Enraged, Huang Yimei accused him of cowardice and kissed him passionately, moved to tears by Fu Jiaming's emotions.

Huang Zhenhua took Fang Lian home and happened to see Bai Xiaohe with a little boy, finding it strange. Fang Xiewen video-called with Fang Lian, who sang a song she had composed herself about a deceased bunny, planning to write another for Fu Jiaming. She also recounted to Fang Xiewen the conversations she had with Huang Yimei about death and illness, showing that she had come to terms with death.

Fang Xiewen called Huang Yimei late at night, angrily warning her not to bring up death in front of Fang Lian and forbidding her from letting Fang Lian see Fu Jiaming. Huang Yimei felt she had done nothing wrong, which infuriated Fang Xiewen further, yelling at her over the phone. He insisted on taking Fang Lian to Shanghai, so Huang Yimei reluctantly agreed, taking leave from the kindergarten. Fu Jiaming heard everything clearly from his hospital room.

After recovering and being discharged from the hospital, Fu Jiaming immediately threw himself into work, composing music for Huang Yimei's art gallery. He didn't want to waste a single moment. Fang Xiewen wanted his mother to come and help take care of Fang Lian, but his mother refused, disdainful of Fang Lian being a girl and urging Fang Xiewen to find a woman to marry soon so they could have grandchildren. Fang Xiewen didn't push the issue.

Fu Jiaming wanted to live his last moments of life to the fullest without any regrets. He asked Huang Yimei to try the spiciest hotpot, despite her concerns about his health. Sweating profusely from the spiciness, Fu Jiaming insisted on continuing, and Huang Yimei stayed by his side.

Huang Zhenhua hadn't seen Bai Xiaohe in years. When he visited her at school, he learned that she had graduated and moved to Shenzhen, recently transferring to Professor Liang's laboratory. Curious about Bai Xiaohe's family situation, she made it clear that she was raising her son, Lele, alone. Huang Zhenhua suspected Lele might be his child based on his age. Fang Xiewen sent his secretary, Xiao Yu, to Beijing to pick up Fang Lian. Huang Zhenhua and Huang Yimei took Fang Lian to the airport.

Xiao Yu brought Fang Lian home and bought lots of fried chicken and pizza that Fang Lian loved. She really liked Fang Xiewen and wanted to stay to accompany Fang Lian, but Fang Xiewen found an excuse to send her away. Huang Zhenhua carefully examined Lele's photos, becoming more convinced that Lele resembled him. Unsure of what to do, he sought Huang Yimei's advice.

Huang Zhenhua recalled his one-night stand with Bai Xiaohe. She invited him to go fishing and then to her home for fish. Over drinks, Bai Xiaohe opened up to Huang Zhenhua about wanting a child but not wanting to get married.

Huang Zhenhua and Bai Xiaohe enjoyed drinks together. Under the influence of alcohol, Bai Xiaohe confessed that she didn't want to get married but just wanted to have a child. Huang Zhenhua drank a lot and woke up the next morning to find it already bright outside. He couldn't remember what he had done after drinking the night before, but he felt that Lele looked a lot like him, although he wasn't sure.

Early in the morning, Fang Xiewen woke up to see Fang Lian playing house. Fang Lian had even prepared breakfast for Fu Jiaming, whom she regarded as a close friend. Fang Xiewen felt a pang in his heart and decided to keep Fang Lian by his side. When Fang Lian expressed her desire to return to Beijing, Fang Xiewen emotionally manipulated her with tears and familial ties. Unable to refuse, Fang Lian reluctantly agreed to stay.

Huang Zhenhua saw Lele playing alone outside and asked about his grade and birthday, which didn't match up. Bai Xiaohe soon arrived and took Lele home. Huang Zhenhua's doubts remained, so he called Bai Erru to inquire about Bai Xiaohe's husband. Bai Erru advised him to ask Bai Xiaohe directly. Fang Xiewen called Huang Yimei to discuss keeping Fang Lian in Shanghai. Huang Yimei adamantly refused, so Fang Xiewen hung up on her. Huang Yimei kept calling, but he stubbornly refused to answer.

Huang Yimei sought Huang Zhenhua's help, wanting to go to Shanghai to bring Fang Lian back. Huang Zhenhua advised her to stay calm, as Fang Xiewen seemed to be trying to provoke her into a custody battle for Fang Lian. After much persuasion, Huang Zhenhua managed to calm Huang Yimei down and went to Shanghai himself to negotiate with Fang Xiewen.

Huang Zhenhua confronted Fang Xiewen at his company, but Fang Xiewen ignored him. In front of the company's employees, Huang Zhenhua exposed Fang Xiewen's attempt to take Fang Lian away forcibly. Fang Xiewen denied it vehemently and even threatened Huang Zhenhua. Huang Zhenhua responded with harsh words, which further infuriated Fang Xiewen, leading him to physically attack Huang Zhenhua, causing him to bleed from the mouth. Huang Zhenhua immediately called the police.

The police arrived quickly and took Fang Xiewen and Huang Zhenhua to the police station. Su Gengsheng hurried over, and Fang Xiewen insisted on discussing Fang Lian's custody with Huang Yimei face-to-face. Su Gengsheng questioned whether Fang Xiewen truly loved Fang Lian, much like how he had controlled Huang Yimei in the past. Su Gengsheng advised Huang Zhenhua not to act rashly and let Huang Yimei and Fang Xiewen handle the matter. Huang Zhenhua cherished Fang Lian and was reluctant to hand her over to Fang Xiewen. Su Gengsheng took the opportunity to suggest that they have a child together.

Fang Xiewen called Huang Yimei to Shanghai to discuss Fang Lian's custody. Huang Yimei wanted to ensure that Fang Lian would be happy above all else and appeared calm and composed, which surprised Fang Xiewen. Fang Xiewen took Huang Yimei home to see Fang Lian. Huang Yimei advised Fang Lian to spend more time with Fang Xiewen and supervised that he didn't stay up late or drink. Fang Xiewen was deeply moved, and he introduced Huang Yimei to a heart specialist in Beijing, for which Huang Yimei thanked him.

Su Gengsheng went to the hospital for a comprehensive examination and evaluation. Calculating that she would conceive next month, she urged Huang Zhenhua to get checked as well. Huang Zhenhua was eager to have a child right away, but Su Gengsheng firmly refused and pushed him away forcefully. Huang Yimei returned to Beijing to see Fu Jiaming, who was working overtime to compose music. She arranged for him to see a doctor the next day. Fu Jiaming knew his condition was terminal with no hope of recovery, but he didn't want Huang Yimei to be sad, so he agreed reluctantly.

Huang Zhenhua messaged Bai Xiaohe about Lele's father, but Bai Xiaohe evaded the question. Huang Zhenhua suspected Lele might be his child, but he couldn't remember anything from that drunken night. Zhou Shihui suggested he undergo a paternity test. Huang Yimei took Fu Jiaming to see a specialist, who conducted a thorough examination and diagnosed Fu Jiaming with severe left ventricular adhesion, making surgery impossible and putting his life at risk. Fu Jiamin learned of Fu Jiaming's condition and was too heartbroken to speak, leaving Huang Yimei deeply saddened as well.

Huang Yimei went to see the doctor and then went straight to the studio to find Fu Jiaming. When she saw him lying motionless on the sofa with his eyes closed, she thought he was dead and broke out in a cold sweat. Fu Jiaming slowly opened his eyes and saw the desperate expression on Huang Yimei's face, realizing that he was beyond help.

Fu Jiaming gave his beloved musical instruments to his friends one by one, leaving nothing for Huang Yimei, not wanting her to be reminded of him and feel sad. Fu Jiaming wanted to accompany Huang Yimei in raising Fang Taichu to adulthood, but that was just a pipe dream. He was a man who had been sentenced to death and would leave this world at any time. Huang Yimei sobbed uncontrollably as she held Fu Jiaming.

Since Huang Zhenhua met Lele, he has always suspected that she is his child. He mustered up the courage to go to Bai Xiaohed to confirm, and Bai Xiaohed clearly stated that Lele is the child she adopted while working in Shenzhen. Huang Zhenhua felt relieved. Su Gengsheng suddenly received a call for help from his mother. His stepmother molested a six-year-old girl, and the girl's parents demanded 300,000 yuan in compensation for emotional distress.

Su Gengsheng was so angry that he clenched his teeth. Su Gengsheng locked himself in his room and looked depressed. He felt sorry for the victim girl and regretted not suing his stepmother when she molested him. It was too late now, as the statute of limitations had passed. Huang Zhenhua decided to go back to their hometown with him.

Huang Zhenhua accompanied Su Gengsheng back to his hometown, where they learned the details of the case from Su's younger brother, Xiao Jie, and obtained the contact information for the parents of the deceased girl. Xiao Jie admitted that he had witnessed his father sexually assaulting Su Gengsheng, but he was too afraid to testify, which led to the girl being murdered by her father again.

Xiao Jie was filled with regret and cried uncontrollably, but Su Gengsheng didn't know how to comfort him. Su Gengsheng found the girl's parents and persuaded them to report the crime, but they were afraid that the girl would be unable to live a normal life when she grew up, and they only wanted to receive 300,000 yuan in compensation before taking their child away from the area.

Su Gengsheng admitted that she was also a victim, and promised to compensate them if they reported the crime. After much consideration, they reluctantly agreed. Su Gengsheng testified against her stepfather, and Xiao Jie also went to the police station to give his testimony.

Su Gengsheng swore to make her stepfather serve a full prison term, but her mother kept crying, and Su Gengsheng reminded her not to interfere with Xiao Jie's decision, or else she would have to spend her old age alone. Not long after that, Xiao Jie moved out of his parents' home and rented an apartment, and he called Su Gengsheng to tell her, after which Su Gengsheng felt relieved.

The 34th episode of The Rose's Story: Picture Copyright Fu Jiaming had always wanted to climb mountains like other kids when he was young, but his illness prevented him from doing so. Hu Yimei promised to accompany him to fulfill this long-held wish. She took Fu Jiamin and Mimi to climb a mountain, making a comprehensive emergency plan based on Fu Jiaming's condition.

Fu Jiamin was worried that Fu Jiaming wouldn't be able to make it, but Hu Yimei decided to give it a try and didn't want him to have any regrets. Hu Yimei prepared all the necessary equipment for climbing a mountain for Fu Jiaming, but he didn't have confidence in reaching the top. However, he didn't want to disappoint Hu Yimei, so he tried his best to cooperate.

Hu Yimei was fully prepared, and she and Fu Jiaming started climbing the mountain early in the morning. Fu Jiaming even brought a radio receiver to collect all the bird songs and fragrant flowers in the mountain.

Huang Yimei accompanied Fu Jiaming to climb the mountain, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Fu Jiaming was in high spirits and didn't feel tired at all. As dusk approached, they finally reached halfway up the mountain. Fu Jiamin and Mi Mi had been waiting there for a long time. Huang Yimei had planned everything in advance, allowing them to set up camp there. They also prepared a sumptuous meal.

After dinner, Huang Yimei, Fu Jiaming, Fu Jiamin, and Mi Mi gazed up at the stars together, imagining adventures on other planets. Fu Jiaming announced his wish to donate his body after death, but Fu Jiamin disagreed. Despite Mi Mi urging Huang Yimei to persuade Fu Jiaming, she felt distressed and avoided continuing the sad topic, asking everyone to return to their tents to rest.

Early the next morning, Huang Yimei accompanied Fu Jiaming to continue towards the summit while Fu Jiamin and Mi Mi stayed behind to pack up the tents and supplies. Fu Jiamin remained silent the whole time, still upset about the previous night's events. Fu Jiaming didn't know how to comfort him but gently hugged his shoulders before they set off. The mountain path became steeper and steeper.

Hand in hand, Huang Yimei and Fu Jiaming continued upwards. Huang Yimei was worried he couldn't endure, so they took breaks. Just as they were about to reach the summit, lightning flashed across the sky, followed by a torrential downpour that wasn't forecasted. Huang Yimei led Fu Jiaming to a cave to seek temporary shelter, concerned they wouldn't make it before dark. Fu Jiaming suggested giving up, but Huang Yimei didn't want to abandon the climb halfway, wanting Fu Jiaming to fulfill his wish to record at the summit, fearing he might never have another chance. Fu Jiaming advised Huang Yimei not to dwell on it, saying that even if they fulfilled their wish this time, nothing would exist after death. Huang Yimei didn't want to hear the word "death" and didn't want Fu Jiaming to have any regrets.

Fu Jiaming fully accepted the reality of death, and after they descended the mountain, they parted ways. After saying these words, Fu Jiaming left in the rain, leaving Huang Yimei crying uncontrollably in the rain. When the rain finally stopped, Huang Yimei continued onward and finally reached the summit. Fu Jiaming followed with his hiking stick. Huang Yimei was overjoyed. They leaned on each other, enjoying the sunset scenery. Fu Jiaming peacefully closed his eyes in Huang Yimei's arms.

Huang Yimei visited Fu Jiaming's studio, where everything remained the same but felt empty without him. She thought of him and tears streamed down uncontrollably. Sitting down, she played a piece, feeling Fu Jiaming embrace her from behind, only to find emptiness when she turned around. Following Fu Jiaming's wishes, Jiang Xueqiong decorated the exhibition hall. She immediately called Huang Yimei, making her the first audience member. Hearing the familiar music, Huang Yimei was overwhelmed with sadness.

During Fu Jiaming's memorial service, friends and family came to bid him farewell. Huang Yimei felt Fu Jiaming was still close by, not far away at all. Fang Xiewen escorted Fang Lian to Beijing, reluctantly bidding her farewell. Huang Yimei poured all her longing for Fu Jiaming into her paintbrush, creating a painting in his memory.

Years passed in the blink of an eye. Today was Huang Yimei's birthday. Huang Zhenhua and Su Gengsheng brought their son home to attend the birthday banquet. Wu Yuejiang secretly gave Su Gengsheng money to help with household expenses. Huang Zhenhua's company was struggling, and they still had a mortgage to pay off. Huang Yimei and Jiang Xueqiong's art gallery thrived. They undertook a contemporary art exhibition in collaboration with the Goran Group. Zhuang Guodong hurriedly flew in from Hong Kong. Now the Asia-Pacific CEO, he was incredibly busy every day. Jiang Xueqiong guessed he had come specifically to celebrate Huang Yimei's birthday, which he openly admitted. Huang Yimei decided to go back and celebrate with her family.

Huang Yimei hurried home, where her whole family greeted her at the door. She pretended to be startled and cut the cake herself. Everyone sang the birthday song together, and Fang Taichu accompanied on the piano. Huang Yimei made a small wish, and her family had prepared gifts for her. Huang Zhenhua gave her a limited edition helmet, which Huang Yimei loved holding onto dearly.

Zhuang Guodong bought a large house and wanted his father, Zhuang Taiwen, to move in with him, but Zhuang Taiwen firmly refused. He was used to living alone and urged Zhuang Guodong to settle down quickly. Zhuang Guodong planned to settle in Beijing, but Zhuang Taiwen knew he still couldn't let go of Huang Yimei. Quickly changing the subject, Zhuang Guodong talked to Zhuang Taiwen about his novel being adapted into a TV series. Zhuang Taiwen only wanted his ex-wife in France to see his success.

Su Gengsheng and Huang Zhenhua's son, Xiaobuding, was about to turn five. Su Gengsheng worried that he couldn't enroll in a nearby elementary school. They also borrowed a large sum of money from Huang Yimei. Huang Zhenhua was unaware and remained carefree. Su Gengsheng vented her frustrations to Huang Yimei, who advised her not to let these things weigh on her mind, saying that apart from life and death, nothing else mattered much.

Fang Taichu was about to graduate from elementary school and asked Huang Yimei for a graduation gift. Huang Yimei promised to consider it carefully. After work, Su Gengsheng suddenly received a call from her ex-husband, Peng Songtao. She made an excuse of overtime and asked Huang Zhenhua to pick up Xiaobuding from kindergarten. Su Gengsheng met Peng Songtao at the agreed place, where they discussed selling their old house, bought by Peng Songtao and jointly owned with Su Gengsheng. Su Gengsheng had also paid twenty thousand yuan at the time. She promised to accompany Peng Songtao to complete the property transfer. Zhou Shihui happened to see Su Gengsheng and Peng Songtao laughing and talking at the restaurant and casually took a photo.

Zhuang Guodong invited Huang Yimei to dinner at the restaurant where they used to date. They enjoyed their time together over drinks. Huang Yimei urged Zhuang Guodong to find a girlfriend and settle down soon. Zhuang Guodong couldn't accept anyone else in his heart and blamed Huang Yimei for leaving him with shadows. Huang Yimei reminded him not to dwell on it, and Zhuang Guodong decided to seriously pursue a relationship. Huang Yimei wished him success in his endeavors.

Zhou Shihui told Huang Zhenhua about Su Gengsheng and Peng Songtao's dinner, showing him the photos. Huang Zhenhua felt uncomfortable about it. Fang Xiewen had business in Beijing and bought a new house. He showed Huang Yimei around and kept a room for Fang Lian, asking Huang Yimei to pass on the house keys.

After work, Huang Zhenhua asked around indirectly about Su Gengsheng's whereabouts the previous night, but Su Gengsheng avoided the question. Peng Songtao quickly sold the house and split the proceeds with Su Gengsheng. Huang Yimei accompanied Fang Taichu to experience simulated flight training. Pilot He Xi was impressed upon meeting Huang Yimei and Fang Taichu, providing them with detailed explanations before taking them on the plane. He Xi piloted the plane in the sky, and it was Fang Taichu and Huang Yimei's first time participating in such flight training. They cheered happily, capturing this unforgettable moment on camera. After the flight, Fang Taichu was still eager, bombarding He Xi with questions.

After work, Huang Zhenhua picked up Xiaobuding, and they went to pick up Su Gengsheng together. At the company building, they saw Su Gengsheng getting out of Peng Songtao's car. Huang Zhenhua followed closely behind Peng Songtao's car. When Su Gengsheng returned home from work, Xiaobuding casually mentioned seeing her get out of a car and return to the office. Su Gengsheng admitted that the person was her ex-husband, Peng Songtao, and recounted the details of selling the house to him. Huang Zhenhua felt a pang of jealousy.

Huang Zhenhua grew more and more angry as he thought about it. He vented his frustrations to Zhou Shihui, who thought he was making a big deal out of nothing and didn't need to treat Peng Songtao as an imaginary enemy. But Huang Zhenhua couldn't let go of his feelings.

Huang Yimei fell in love with aviation after experiencing flight with Fang Taichu. She enrolled to obtain her pilot's license, but the female instructor's schedule was full. He Xi, who always disliked female students, volunteered to be Huang Yimei's instructor. Huang Yimei rode her motorcycle for over an hour to get to the flying base for classes. He Xi instructed her to complete 25 hours of theory classes before flying.

Peng Songtao wanted to collaborate with Su Gengsheng and invited her to an art exhibition. Huang Zhenhua intended to accompany Su Gengsheng to see Peng Songtao, hoping to outshine him. At home, Huang Zhenhua tried last-minute dumbbell exercises and injured his back due to improper handling. Su Gengsheng finished her work and waited downstairs for Huang Zhenhua, who was late. She messaged him, but received no reply. Su Gengsheng took a taxi to meet him.

He Xi earnestly taught Huang Yimei theoretical knowledge, and she quickly grasped the essentials. She even spontaneously drew a small airplane on paper, impressing He Xi with her answers during questioning. After class, Huang Yimei rode her motorcycle home, but it broke down suddenly. He Xi, passing by after work, stopped to help repair it. Despite He Xi's mechanical expertise, they couldn't fix the old motorcycle, so Huang Yimei considered calling a rescue team, but He Xi thought it too expensive and pushed the motorcycle back to the base.

Concerned for safety late at night, He Xi arranged a ride-hailing car for Huang Yimei, ostensibly to monitor the driver's route conveniently. He actually wanted to know her address. Feeling awkward about him paying, Huang Yimei let He Xi add her on WeChat instead. He noticed an oil stain on her face from the motorcycle repair and took a photo to show her.

After work, Su Gengsheng picked up Xiaobuding, while Huang Zhenhua had been lying on the ground all day due to his back injury. Su Gengsheng applied herbal oil for him while teasing him. Huang Zhenhua groaned in pain and expressed his reluctance for Su Gengsheng to meet Peng Songtao or accept the money from selling the house. Su Gengsheng argued it was rightfully hers for paying the mortgage and their son's school fees. Huang Zhenhua's company was struggling, and he lacked motivation, so Su Gengsheng covered for him with their parents. Huang Zhenhua blamed the poor real estate market for his company's decline and was speechless when Su Gengsheng mentioned giving Wu Yuejiang 100,000 yuan, insisting he repay her.

Zhou Shihui accompanied Huang Zhenhua for a massage due to his back injury. Huang Zhenhua vented about wanting all the money owed to his company back, determined not to lose to Peng Songtao and vowing to run the company well to earn Su Gengsheng's respect, which Zhou Shihui awaited eagerly. After careful consideration, Su Gengsheng decided to let Han Ying handle the upcoming collaboration with Peng Songtao. Peng Songtao sensed Su Gengsheng was avoiding him and, citing mismatched expertise, dropped the idea.

Huang Yimei's old motorcycle required great effort from He Xi to repair, leaving her grateful and wanting to treat him to dinner. However, He Xi received a notice from the Civil Aviation Administration rejecting his flight application, which dampened his mood, so he returned to his dorm alone. He Xi was warned by the training center, and the Civil Aviation Administration canceled his flight application, refusing further training and assessment payments. Unwilling to give up, He Xi considered self-funding his studies, but the high training fees deterred him.

During class, He Xi grew impatient with Huang Yimei's nervous mistakes. After she vomited heavily post-flight, he criticized each error sharply, leaving her frustrated. He Xi thought Huang Yimei wouldn't return the following week, but she showed up punctually, and he used the rain as an excuse to cancel her flight.

Unable to go flying due to rain, Huang Yimei chatted with He Xi. She learned that he had studied aviation abroad but lost his flying license due to a fight with a foreign colleague, although he still had a private pilot's license for teaching. Encouraging him not to give up, Huang Yimei boosted his confidence, which greatly uplifted He Xi. When the rain finally stopped, Huang Yimei successfully completed her flight with composure, earning He Xi's admiration.

Huang Zhenhua's back injury gradually improved, so he insisted on going out to collect debts. He ran around all day but returned empty-handed very late. Su Gengsheng had been waiting for him and prepared barbecue for him. Huang Zhenhua, unwilling to stay depressed, decided to seek Bai Erru's help for business introductions. Su Gengsheng felt relieved; she assigned Han Ying to handle Peng Songtao's business to prevent Huang Zhenhua from getting jealous. Huang Zhenhua promised he wouldn't be petty again, but Su Gengsheng didn't believe him at all.

Fang Xiewen accompanied Fang Taichu to their new house and had Xiao Yuyu accompany Fang Taichu. Fang Taichu had long noticed Xiao Yuyu's affection for Fang Xiewen and urged Fang Xiewen to date her. Fang Xiewen explained repeatedly that Xiao Yuyu was just a company employee and asked Fang Taichu not to mention this in front of Huang Yimei. Fang Taichu showed Fang Xiewen a video of Huang Yimei learning to fly, where they were chatting and laughing, leaving Fang Xiewen feeling sour.

After class, Huang Yimei treated He Xi to dinner. He Xi decided to self-fund his training at his former flight school, with Huang Yimei cheering him on. Huang Yimei's motorcycle needed major repairs, so she planned to take a taxi home. Suddenly, Fang Xiewen arrived to pick her up and kept asking about He Xi along the way. Seeing Fang Xiewen jealous, Huang Yimei deliberately mentioned wanting to date He Xi to provoke him.

Huang Yimei texted to schedule a class, and He Xi casually asked about Fang Xiewen, learning he was Huang Yimei's ex-husband, which secretly pleased He Xi. Jiang Xueqiong wanted to go on vacation with her new boyfriend and left the art gallery under Huang Yimei's care. Today was Fang Xiewen's birthday. Fang Taichu called Huang Yimei to join them for dinner and asked her to make a bowl of longevity noodles for Fang Xiewen. Huang Yimei enlisted Fang Taichu's help, and Fang Xiewen was touched to see the mother and daughter busy in the kitchen.

Huang Yimei and Fang Taichu prepared the longevity noodles and sang a birthday song for Fang Xiewen. Fang Xiewen recalled the scene years ago when Huang Yimei made longevity noodles for him and felt mixed emotions. Huang Yimei forgot to add salt again, but Fang Xiewen finished the noodles in one go. After Fang Taichu fell asleep, Fang Xiewen proposed reconciling with Huang Yimei. However, Huang Yimei felt it was impossible. Her love was single-minded; she could only love one person at a time. Her love for Fang Xiewen had changed over time, leaving him disappointed.

Huang Yimei sent He Xi an inspirational documentary, encouraging him to face his past failures with strength, which boosted He Xi's confidence. Huang Yimei started solo flights, with He Xi closely watching her every move on the tarmac. Huang Yimei completed the solo flight successfully and calmly, and He Xi and his colleagues celebrated by splashing water on her. He Xi shared the news of Huang Yimei's successful solo flight on his social media, proud of having taught such a smart and brave student.

Xiaobuding was about to start elementary school, but he didn't like studying and only wanted to play all day. Huang Zhenhua was worried and wanted to educate Xiaobuding properly. Su Gengsheng laid down three rules for him, forbidding him from scolding Xiaobuding. He Xi quickly saved enough tuition fees and was ready to study at the flight school. Huang Yimei came to the airport to see him off, and He Xi gave her a rose made from airplane parts. Huang Yimei wished him success in his studies and a swift return, bidding each other a reluctant farewell.

After seeing off He Xi, Huang Yimei rode her motorcycle home, feeling an unprecedented clarity and freedom in her heart. She no longer sought happiness but moved forward towards her own path of freedom.

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