Lu Xi is a twenty-six-year-old freelance illustrator and occasional live streamer known online as Mr. LU. He presents a well-behaved, gentle exterior but harbors a rebellious and sexually explicit creative side, producing suggestive artwork that has garnered him a large following. Although he comes from a wealthy family and has a supportive mother and successful older sister, Lu Xi lives an independent single life after publicly coming out as gay during his university years. He maintains a carefree lifestyle, prioritizing his artistic expression and personal freedom over traditional expectations. However, his mother recently decides to arrange a blind date for him, pushing him to consider a serious relationship despite his initial reluctance and high standards for a partner.
Lu Xi’s ideal type is highly specific: a man who appears refined, intelligent, and abstinent, wearing suits and glasses, yet possesses hidden aggressive muscles and a wild, untamed interior. He believes such a person is a fantasy, unlikely to exist in reality. Unbeknownst to him, this description perfectly matches Ji Kongqing, a twenty-seven-year-old tenured professor of robotics and structural mechanics. Ji Kongqing is the epitome of restraint and perfection, known for his calm demeanor and academic excellence. However, he harbors a secret, intense desire for Lu Xi, having been obsessed with him since their high school days. Ji Kongqing keeps a stolen photograph of Lu Xi from their youth hidden in his desk drawer, revealing a possessive and predatory nature that contrasts sharply with his public image.
The core conflict arises when Lu Xi’s mother arranges a blind date with Ji Kongqing, believing they are a perfect match. Lu Xi attends the date reluctantly, expecting a formal and boring encounter. Upon arrival, he is struck by the rain and met by Ji Kongqing, who offers him an umbrella. The reunion is charged with unspoken history; Lu Xi recognizes Ji Kongqing as the object of his high school crush and sexual awakening, while Ji Kongqing recognizes Lu Xi as his long-held desire. During the date, Lu Xi is initially captivated by Ji Kongqing’s appearance and demeanor, which align perfectly with his fantasies. However, he becomes hesitant when he learns of Ji Kongqing’s serious academic career, fearing their lifestyles are too incompatible. He attempts to end the date politely, assuming they are not suitable for each other.
A key turning point occurs after the date. Lu Xi, unable to suppress his attraction, creates a sketch of Ji Kongqing that reveals his own hidden sexual desires. Meanwhile, Ji Kongqing, refusing to accept rejection, sends Lu Xi a detailed resume and proposes a second meeting at a horse farm, referencing a past interaction from their high school days. Lu Xi, driven by artistic inspiration and physical attraction, agrees to the meeting. At the horse farm, Ji Kongqing appears in white riding attire, mounted on a pure white horse named Jing Shuang, fulfilling Lu Xi’s fairy-tale fantasies. However, the encounter quickly shifts as Ji Kongqing invites Lu Xi to ride with him, positioning himself behind Lu Xi on the horse. The physical proximity and Ji Kongqing’s controlled yet intense demeanor create a palpable sexual tension. Lu Xi, emboldened by his attraction, begins to test Ji Kongqing’s restraint, while Ji Kongqing struggles to maintain his composed exterior against his overwhelming desire to possess Lu Xi. The story moves toward a confrontation between Lu Xi’s playful provocation and Ji Kongqing’s suppressed wildness, setting the stage for a relationship where both must navigate the gap between their public personas and private desires.
