I Listen to Everything He Says

Cheng Simian is a sixteen-year-old girl whose life is upended when her father, a wealthy businessman, goes bankrupt and absconds, leaving her with no financial support or family backing. Abandoned by both parents, she is forced to seek refuge with her only remaining relative, her uncle Cheng Qin, a fourth-year university student who initially resents the burden but eventually relents due to her manipulative display of vulnerability. Cheng Simian, known for her fierce and domineering personality, arrives at Cheng Qin’s shared villa with nothing but a single suitcase and a desperate need for shelter. Her arrival disrupts the quiet domestic life of Cheng Qin and his two roommates: Su Xianyan, a composed and successful businessman who is Cheng Qin’s senior and close friend, and Cha Yiguan, a playful and notorious womanizer.

Upon moving in, Cheng Simian encounters Su Xianyan, a man of refined elegance and quiet authority. Unlike her uncle’s volatile nature, Su Xianyan treats her with a calm detachment that gradually reveals itself as genuine care. The dynamic shifts significantly when Cheng Simian is attacked by Lin Yinghan, a former enemy from her previous school who now attends the same institution. During the altercation, Su Xianyan intervenes, not only rescuing her but also tending to her wounds with a first-aid kit in his car. This moment marks a turning point, as Cheng Simian, who has never experienced kindness or concern from her neglectful parents, begins to soften toward Su Xianyan. She realizes that her previous rebellious behavior is no longer viable given her new circumstances and decides to change her ways.

Cheng Simian’s transformation is driven by Su Xianyan’s influence. After a parent-teacher meeting where Su Xianyan attends in place of her absent relatives, he sternly advises her to take responsibility for her own future. Deeply moved by his words and the rare experience of being cared for, she commits to studying seriously. Despite falling significantly behind in her academics, she diligently works to improve, often seeking help from Su Xianyan, who patiently tutors her in mathematics. Their relationship deepens as she begins to rely on him emotionally, viewing him as a protective figure who offers the stability she has always lacked. Meanwhile, Cha Yiguan, who harbors a secret past involving Cheng Simian, becomes wary of her but also amused by her presence, often bringing her gifts to appease her.

The narrative explores Cheng Simian’s struggle to adapt to her new reality while navigating the complexities of her relationships with the men in the household. She maintains a facade of obedience and gratitude toward Su Xianyan, though her sharp intellect and manipulative tendencies remain evident beneath the surface. As she integrates into their lives, she faces external challenges, including harassment from former acquaintances and the stigma of her family’s downfall. The story highlights her gradual shift from a reckless, attention-seeking delinquent to a determined young woman seeking to rebuild her life through education and self-discipline, all under the watchful and supportive gaze of Su Xianyan.

Key events include Cheng Simian’s hospitalization due to severe menstrual cramps, during which Su Xianyan personally attends to her and dismisses her former friend Lin Luan, signaling his protective stance. She also confronts the reality of her poverty, such as when she cannot afford school sportswear and must travel to Su Xianyan’s company to collect money from her uncle. These moments underscore her dependence on Su Xianyan and the growing emotional bond between them. The story concludes with Cheng Simian settling into her new routine, balancing her studies with her complex feelings for Su Xianyan, while the household dynamics continue to evolve around her presence.