Jin Wu is a dedicated medical professional who has spent years silently pursuing her childhood savior, Fu Yuchen. Despite her ambition to become a doctor, Fu Yuchen consistently undermines her career, demanding she resign to focus entirely on him and treating her as a decorative accessory rather than an equal partner. Jin Wu endures his controlling behavior and the public mockery from his circle, who disdain her status as an illegitimate daughter, because she views Fu Yuchen as her only source of light and salvation. She believes that if she works hard enough and becomes better, she will eventually earn his genuine affection and respect.
The central conflict erupts on Fu Yuchen’s birthday. Jin Wu arrives at a nightclub holding a cake she prepared, only to overhear his friends mocking her lowly birth status. When she enters the private room, she witnesses Fu Yuchen kissing another woman, Qin Yiyao, who has long lingered around him under the guise of friendship. Rather than defending Jin Wu, Fu Yuchen dismisses her as a pitiful illegitimate daughter who could never leave him, confident in her submission. This revelation shatters Jin Wu’s idealized image of him. She realizes that his past kindness was not the foundation of a deep bond but merely the actions of a boy who once felt pity for a lonely child. The man before her is arrogant, unfaithful, and devoid of genuine care.
In a decisive turn, Jin Wu confronts the couple. She coldly declares that she has seen everything and calls Fu Yuchen disgusting. When he demands she apologize to his friends to smooth things over, she throws the birthday cake into the trash and announces the breakup. As she leaves, suffering from low blood sugar and exhaustion, she stumbles down the stairs. Duan Shiyan, a towering figure from her past, catches her. Duan Shiyan was the rebellious, wealthy crown prince of their high school who sat behind her and teased her as "Little Monitor." He disappeared after a severe car accident at graduation, leaving Jin Wu to chase Fu Yuchen alone. Now a successful tech tycoon returned to China, Duan Shiyan reveals he has harbored secret feelings for her for ten years.
Duan Shiyan’s actions contrast sharply with Fu Yuchen’s neglect. He notices her physical discomfort, provides her with her favorite candies to treat her low blood sugar, and personally tends to her injured heels after buying her comfortable shoes. He offers her a proposal: to date him, not out of pity, but as a partner who will help her reclaim her dignity and make Fu Yuchen regret his treatment of her. Jin Wu, initially hesitant due to past trauma, finds herself drawn to his unwavering attention and the way he sees her worth. She accepts his offer, marking a significant shift from her passive endurance to active self-advocacy.
The narrative further explores Jin Wu’s professional life and emotional healing. She continues her work as a surgeon, facing sexism and incompetence from colleagues like Qu Ke, but asserts her authority through competence. A subplot involves a young orphan, An An, suffering from cancer, whom Jin Wu tries to help. When Fu Yuchen refuses to assist, a mysterious philanthropist steps in, leaving a note that reads "Don't cry," hinting at Duan Shiyan’s continued silent support. The story moves toward Jin Wu embracing her new life, supported by Duan Shiyan’s devotion, while Fu Yuchen begins to realize the magnitude of his loss as he confronts the consequences of his arrogance and the return of his rival.
| Date | Group | Release |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c4 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c3 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c2 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c1 |
