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Lin Siyi is a finance graduate who recently quit her job at an accounting firm after enduring sexual harassment from a senior colleague named Lao Liu. Instead of finding immediate employment, she takes a job delivering food on an electric bike in Shen City while living in a luxury apartment inherited from her late mother. Her financial situation is precarious, forcing her to rely on her wealthy neighbor's Wi-Fi because she cannot afford her own broadband. Her best friend, Song Yunxiao, works long hours at the same firm and commiserates with Lin Siyi about their respective workplace struggles.

One afternoon, while distracted by thoughts of revenge against her former harasser, Lin Siyi nearly causes a traffic accident with an SUV driven by Cheng Yixiu. Cheng Yixiu is a handsome, wealthy partner at Yiyang Capital, a successful private equity firm. He mistakenly believes Lin Siyi staged the near-accident to extort money from him. Their interactions are tense and awkward, particularly when they discover they live in the same high-end residential building as neighbors across the hall. Cheng Yixiu views her with suspicion, while Lin Siyi finds his arrogance irritating despite his attractive appearance.

The dynamic shifts when Cheng Yixiu overhears Lin Siyi on the phone in the parking lot, revealing she is actively job hunting and had just failed an interview at a public fund company. Remembering his own need for a new assistant due to his previous assistant going on maternity leave, Cheng Yixiu approaches Lin Siyi and offers her a position. Lin Siyi is surprised but accepts the opportunity to join Yiyang Capital. She researches the firm and is intimidated by the high qualifications of its team, yet she secures the job as Cheng Yixiu's personal assistant with a probationary salary.

On her first day, Lin Siyi navigates the male-dominated environment of the investment research department. She learns that Cheng Yixiu is known for being strict and has driven away many previous assistants. Her colleagues, including the chatty Yao Dong and the pregnant Cindy, welcome her with a mix of curiosity and gossip. Cheng Yixiu outlines her duties, which include assisting with investment research and managing the company's new media platform. He emphasizes the need for independence and hard work, warning her that the company does not offer special treatment based on gender.

A significant turning point occurs when Cheng Yixiu's niece, Shen Yu, arrives unexpectedly. Shen Yu has a history of misunderstanding Cheng Yixiu's kindness as romantic interest and suffers from PTSD related to past trauma. To prevent an emotional outburst that could worsen Shen Yu's condition, Cheng Yixiu impulsively asks Lin Siyi to pretend to be his girlfriend. Lin Siyi agrees to the arrangement on the condition that she receives the job she already negotiated. Cheng Yixiu explains that his family is accommodating Shen Yu's delusions to protect her mental health, and he needs a credible excuse to make her let go of her feelings.

Lin Siyi begins her new role, balancing her responsibilities as an assistant with the secret pretense of being Cheng Yixiu's girlfriend. She works late nights writing research reports and adapts to the fast-paced culture of the private equity firm. Her relationship with Cheng Yixiu remains professional yet complicated by their neighborly proximity and the fake dating arrangement. Meanwhile, her friend Song Yunxiao expresses envy over Lin Siyi's new job and salary, while also commiserating about her own romantic and career challenges. The story follows Lin Siyi as she attempts to prove her competence in a competitive industry while navigating the微妙 dynamics with her boss and the unresolved feelings of his niece.

As Lin Siyi settles into her routine, she faces the challenges of a new workplace, including long hours and high expectations. Cheng Yixiu continues to test her abilities, expecting her to handle tasks independently. The narrative highlights the contrast between Lin Siyi's previous struggles with unemployment and harassment and her current position in a prestigious firm. Her journey involves not only professional growth but also personal boundaries with Cheng Yixiu, whose initial suspicion gradually gives way to a more complex professional relationship. The story sets the stage for Lin Siyi to establish herself in the financial sector while managing the personal entanglements that arise from her living situation and her boss's family dynamics.