After marriage, you're not allowed to act all proper and serious!

Lin Yunxu is the only son of renowned actress Yu Yiling and distinguished lawyer Lin Zhang. Raised in a prestigious family with deep roots in law and medicine, he has carved his own path as a chief translator and simultaneous interpretation consultant at a top international firm. Known for his refined elegance, high intelligence, and emotional composure, Lin Yunxu has spent most of his adult life abroad, particularly in Geneva and London. Despite his glamorous family background, he maintains a guarded personal life, preferring professional success over romantic entanglements. His mother, Yu Yiling, has been persistently arranging blind dates for him, driven by a desire for him to settle down, though Lin Yunxu has consistently declined these matches with polite firmness.

The narrative begins with Lin Yunxu attending a blind date with film star Chu Zheng, an encounter he views merely as a social obligation. The dinner ends amicably but without romantic potential, as both men recognize their incompatible life stages. Shortly after, Lin Yunxu’s mother introduces another candidate: Ji Zhanming, the grandson of the legendary architect Ji Ping and a co-founder of a leading artificial intelligence company. Unlike his previous dates, Lin Yunxu agrees to meet Ji Zhanming, not out of romantic interest, but because of professional curiosity. Ji Zhanming’s expertise in AI aligns with Lin Yunxu’s need for industry knowledge, making the meeting strategically valuable.

During their first dinner, a subtle history is revealed. Three years prior, in a hotel in Country F, Ji Zhanming had picked up a jade necklace that Lin Yunxu had dropped. At the time, Lin Yunxu, preoccupied with a tense phone call, had handed the necklace to Ji Zhanming without a word, only to later discover the man had secured it to his documents using his own fountain pen rather than touching it directly. This brief encounter highlighted Ji Zhanming’s reserved and boundary-conscious nature. Their current meeting confirms this dynamic; Ji Zhanming is polite but distant, while Lin Yunxu is charming yet emotionally detached. They mutually agree they are not a romantic match, but the encounter leaves a lingering impression on both.

A significant turning point occurs when Lin Yunxu receives a late-night call from Ji Zhanming, who abruptly asks if Lin Yunxu needs a marriage. This proposal stems from Ji Zhanming’s desire to satisfy his aging grandfather’s wishes without the emotional complexity of a traditional courtship. Simultaneously, Lin Yunxu is grappling with his own family pressures and the trauma of a recent earthquake in Country F, where he sustained serious injuries while saving a child. The incident has left his family anxious and his mother emotionally volatile, pushing Lin Yunxu to seek a stable, low-conflict solution to their demands. Recognizing their shared predicament, the two men decide to enter into a marriage of convenience.

Their negotiations are conducted with the precision of a business contract. They discuss asset division, fidelity, cohabitation schedules, and the expectations of their respective families. Lin Yunxu emphasizes the need for a long-term arrangement to truly pacify their elders, while Ji Zhanming agrees to the terms, provided there is mutual respect and no emotional deception. They agree to present a united front to their families, crafting a narrative of a rekindled connection from a chance encounter abroad. The plan involves Ji Zhanming meeting Lin Yunxu’s parents first, followed by a formal introduction to Ji Zhanming’s grandfather.

As they prepare to inform their families, the dynamic between them shifts slightly. Ji Zhanming begins to challenge Lin Yunxu’s emotional defenses, pointing out inconsistencies in Lin Yunxu’s behavior and refusing to let him maintain total distance. During a visit to Lin Yunxu’s home, Ji Zhanming demonstrates attentiveness and respect, earning the approval of Yu Yiling and Lin Zhang. The couple presents a facade of growing intimacy, though their relationship remains fundamentally pragmatic. However, the proximity required by their arrangement forces them to confront their own emotional barriers. Lin Yunxu, who has long suppressed his need for genuine connection behind a mask of perfection, finds himself unsettled by Ji Zhanming’s steady presence. Meanwhile, Ji Zhanming, accustomed to solitude and logical detachment, discovers an unexpected curiosity about the man he agreed to marry. The story moves toward a complex exploration of how two emotionally guarded individuals navigate a contract marriage that may inadvertently lead to genuine understanding.