Tang Bin is a dodder flower spirit who has lived for years by parasitizing a tree before transforming into human form. To achieve permanent humanity, he must complete tasks in seven different novel worlds, securing a happy ending with the male lead in each. He enters the first world, a modern urban setting, inhabiting the body of Le Yang, a quiet and introverted programmer. Le Yang’s original life was defined by loneliness and exploitation; he was a top student who lacked social skills, causing colleagues and supervisors to burden him with tedious work while ignoring his emotional needs. Tang Bin inherits these memories and skills but struggles with the complexities of human society, particularly the intense work culture and interpersonal dynamics. He is terrified of failing his mission, which would force him to move to the next world without achieving his goal of becoming fully human.
During his adaptation period, Tang Bin works long hours in a sweltering office. He receives little support from his supervisor, Pang Yuqing, who is jealous of the attention Le Yang receives from their boss, Yu Mingcheng. Pang Yuqing frequently assigns Le Yang difficult tasks and speaks to him harshly. However, a colleague named Hu Xiaobing shows kindness, helping Tang Bin with his workload and bringing him food. Tang Bin, unaware of office politics, interprets these gestures as genuine friendship and feels a sense of warmth he never experienced in his previous life. One evening, after finishing work late, Tang Bin falls asleep in a massage chair at a shopping mall. He sleeps there overnight, waking up refreshed and with his clothes unwrinkled, a subtle sign of his non-human nature. The next day, he is called to meet with Shang Chengjun, the president of Ruida Group, the company’s largest client.
At the meeting, Tang Bin is intimidated by Shang Chengjun’s imposing presence and handsome appearance. Despite his nervousness, he delivers a competent presentation of the project design. Shang Chengjun is visibly impressed, not only by the work but by Tang Bin’s demeanor. He appoints Tang Bin as the chief engineer for the Ruida project and offers a bonus for early completion. This promotion sparks jealousy in Pang Yuqing, who spreads rumors and attempts to undermine Tang Bin by assigning him additional maintenance tasks for other clients. Tang Bin faces a dilemma: accepting the extra work would prevent him from meeting the deadline for the Ruida project, which is crucial for his interaction with Shang Chengjun. Hu Xiaobing intervenes, publicly challenging Pang Yuqing’s unfair demands and defending Tang Bin’s focus on the primary project. This act of support strengthens the bond between the two colleagues.
Shortly after, Shang Chengjun contacts Tang Bin directly, inviting him to lunch. Their interaction is warm and engaging, with Shang Chengjun showing genuine interest in Tang Bin’s life and preferences. Shang Chengjun pays for the meal and gives Tang Bin a prepaid card, insisting he use it. He then invites Tang Bin to go fishing on the weekend. Tang Bin, eager to please his target and complete his task, agrees despite his heavy workload. The system announces that Tang Bin has earned rewards for his interactions, though the nature of these rewards remains unclear to him. As the weekend approaches, Tang Bin prepares to meet Shang Chengjun again, hoping to deepen their connection. Meanwhile, Pang Yuqing’s resentment grows, and he suspects Tang Bin of using personal relationships to advance his career, further complicating the workplace environment. Tang Bin remains focused on his goal, unaware of the deeper currents of emotion and rivalry swirling around him.
The story follows Tang Bin’s navigation of this new world, balancing his professional duties with his supernatural mission. His innocence and lack of understanding of human social cues often lead to humorous and touching moments, particularly in his interactions with Shang Chengjun. Shang Chengjun, intrigued by Tang Bin’s purity and dedication, finds himself drawn to the young programmer. The narrative explores themes of loneliness, connection, and the struggle for acceptance in a demanding society. Tang Bin’s journey is not just about completing a task but about learning to exist as a human, forming genuine bonds, and understanding the complexities of love and work. As he spends more time with Shang Chengjun, the line between his mission and his own desires begins to blur, setting the stage for further development in their relationship and the challenges that lie ahead.
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| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c53 |
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