Delicate Beauty! Pampered by the Ascetic Bodyguard’s Tight Embrace

Jiang Mingci, a second-ranked ballroom dance student at Kyoto Sports University, is hired by the wealthy Xie family to accompany their young lady, Xie Yurao, during practice sessions. The Xie family is a global pharmaceutical conglomerate, and their villa is a symbol of immense wealth and power. Upon arrival, Jiang Mingci encounters Tan Shen, the young lady's personal bodyguard, a strikingly handsome and stern man whose icy demeanor and commanding presence intimidate the college student. The maid reveals that Tan Shen is deeply favored by Xie Yurao, though Jiang Mingci initially dismisses this as a master-pet dynamic similar to a prized possession.

Xie Yurao is nothing like the gentle, angelic figure Jiang Mingci had imagined. Described as a temptress with fox-like eyes and a flamboyant, unrestrained aura, she is arrogant, playful, and physically demanding. During their first dance session, she nearly steps on him, yet her beauty and confidence captivate him instantly. He nervously attempts to ask for her contact information, but Tan Shen interrupts, coldly commanding her to come out and eat lychees. In a bizarre twist, Tan Shen uses a pink phone with a fluffy fox case to add Jiang Mingci to WeChat on Xie Yurao's behalf, establishing his dominance over her social interactions. The dynamic between Xie Yurao and Tan Shen is revealed to be complex; she treats him with a mix of entitlement and affection, demanding he carry her and feed her, while he maintains a cold, professional exterior that occasionally slips into reluctant indulgence.

The narrative shifts to the broader Xie family context, introducing a power struggle for the inheritance of the family fortune. Xie Zong, the aging patriarch, is ill and undecided on his successor. His three potential heirs are Xie Luowen, an adopted son; Xie Jingchuan, an illegitimate son with silver hair who has recently returned from abroad; and Xie Yurao, the legitimate daughter. Xie Jingchuan is portrayed as a cunning rival who seeks to undermine Xie Yurao. At a welcome banquet for his return, Xie Jingchuan presents Xie Yurao with an expensive gift, a deep-sea red coral, while maintaining a facade of sibling affection. However, their private interactions reveal deep-seated hostility and past traumas, including a childhood incident where Xie Yurao kicked him, fueling his resentment.

Xie Yurao announces her intention to perform at the prestigious Venus International Celebration, a move that threatens Xie Jingchuan's ambitions, particularly his desire to acquire the South Island Medical Research Institute. The tension escalates when Xie Yurao accidentally injures her ankle during practice with Jiang Mingci. Tan Shen rushes back from the boxing gym, displaying visible jealousy and anger toward the dance partner, whom he blames for the injury. He coldly dismisses Jiang Mingci, warning him that he will not be needed if accidents continue. Despite his harsh words, Tan Shen tends to Xie Yurao's injury with a hidden tenderness, carrying her and ensuring she receives proper care.

The conflict deepens as Xie Jingchuan manipulates events from the shadows, colluding with Guan Yin, a rival dancer from the Beijing Dance Academy. Guan Yin, who harbors a secret rivalry with Xie Yurao, is promised a spot at the Venus Festival in exchange for her cooperation. Xie Jingchuan reveals his true nature to Guan Yin, dismissing her romantic advances and using her solely as a tool to sabotage Xie Yurao's performance. Meanwhile, Xie Yurao, unaware of the full extent of the conspiracy, continues to rely on Tan Shen for protection and companionship. Their relationship evolves through moments of vulnerability, such as when she asks him to carry her and when he silently watches over her, hinting at a growing emotional bond beneath his stoic facade. The story sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation at the Venus Festival, where family secrets, romantic entanglements, and professional rivalries will collide.