Boyfriend Always Thinks I’m a Little Pitiful

Xie Ci, a former billionaire businessman, wakes up in his seventeen-year-old body, reborn into his high school days at First High School. He finds himself cornered in a garbage-filled alley by delinquents from the sports school who are extorting money from his cousin, Chen Zhanpeng. Xie Ci remembers his past life vividly: he was a top student who deliberately sabotaged his grades to avoid his abusive uncle, endured domestic violence while his aunt remained indifferent, and was eventually expelled due to a framed incident involving his cousin's debts. In his previous timeline, he had achieved financial freedom but remained emotionally isolated until he married Gu Yufeng, a man he wed for business alliance rather than love. Their marriage was cold and transactional, ending in a bitter breakup where Gu Yufeng accused Xie Ci of never truly seeing him.

Now back in the past, Xie Ci confronts the hooligans with cold efficiency, using his knowledge of their personal lives to intimidate them into leaving without paying the debt. He refuses to cover for Chen Zhanpeng again, marking a decisive break from his past subservience. As he leaves the alley, he encounters Gu Yufeng, who has just returned from Country D. In his previous life, Xie Ci had avoided Gu Yufeng after their divorce, but now he sees the young, naive Gu Yufeng asking for directions. Despite his initial resolve to stay away, Xie Ci walks Gu Yufeng to the bus stop, only to realize that Gu Yufeng is being led into a trap by shady figures. Xie Ci intervenes, saving Gu Yufeng from being robbed, though Gu Yufeng remains aloof and ungrateful.

Gu Yufeng, the son of a powerful business tycoon, transfers into Xie Ci's class, deliberately choosing to sit next to him. He claims he transferred schools to repay Xie Ci for saving him, a logic that confuses Xie Ci but signals the beginning of a new dynamic between them. Meanwhile, Xie Ci reconnects with old friends like Fang Size and Zhang Ruochuan, realizing how much he had neglected these relationships in his previous life due to his obsession with work. He decides to live more slowly, enjoying simple moments like eating street food with his teammates, a stark contrast to his former solitary existence.

The core conflict shifts as Xie Ci navigates his new reality. He no longer tolerates his aunt's family's exploitation, standing up to Chen Zhanpeng when he threatens him. He also begins to investigate the true nature of his family's wealth, discovering that the house he lives in belongs to his father, not his aunt. This revelation changes his perspective on his upbringing and his relationship with his relatives. Gu Yufeng, meanwhile, starts to peel back the layers of Xie Ci's cold exterior, noticing the bruises and the malnourishment that Xie Ci had hidden in his past life. He becomes determined to understand the real Xie Ci, driven by a mix of curiosity and a desire to make amends for his past ignorance.

As the story progresses, Xie Ci faces new challenges, including the upcoming basketball league and the persistent threats from his cousin's debts. He uses his future knowledge to outmaneuver his enemies, protecting his friends and setting boundaries with his family. Gu Yufeng supports him in his own way, using his family's resources to investigate Chen Zhanpeng's illegal activities and ensure Xie Ci is not dragged back into the past's pitfalls. The two boys begin to form a bond that is neither purely romantic nor strictly transactional, but something new and complex, built on mutual understanding and shared history.

Xie Ci's journey is one of redemption and self-discovery. He learns to value his relationships, to stand up for himself, and to let go of the resentment that had defined his previous life. Gu Yufeng, too, changes, becoming more empathetic and attentive to Xie Ci's needs. Together, they navigate the treacherous waters of high school politics, family drama, and personal growth, aiming to create a future where they are not just partners in business or marriage, but true allies and friends. The story ends with Xie Ci looking forward to the challenges ahead, no longer afraid of the unknown, but ready to face them with the support of those he cares about.