Three Years of Escaping Marriage, Jiang Shao’s Heartthrob Persona Collapsed

Lin Xiangwan is the only daughter of the wealthy Lin family and the rightful heir to Abundant Stars Group, a company originally founded with her mother’s dowry. As a child, she was engaged to Jiang Shijing, the heir to the powerful Jiang family, and they dated for two years. However, just two days before their wedding, Lin Xiangwan discovered that her father, Lin Mu, had been having an affair with Xiang Keqing for ten years and had fathered an illegitimate son, Lin Xijun. She also overheard Jiang Shijing telling friends that he did not love her and was only marrying her to satisfy his grandmother’s desire for a grandchild. Heartbroken and feeling betrayed by both her family and her fiancé, Lin Xiangwan fled the country, leaving Jiang Shijing at the altar and becoming the laughingstock of Rongcheng.

Three years later, Lin Xiangwan returns to find that her father and stepmother have seized control of Abundant Stars, installing Lin Xijun as vice president while excluding her despite her twenty percent shareholding. Upon her arrival at the airport, she unexpectedly reunites with Jiang Shijing, who is now publicly dating a gentle actress named Bai Zhiran. Jiang Shijing appears unbothered by her departure, mocking her return and suggesting she only came back for money. He cruelly slips a bank card into her clothing, treating her as a disposable woman, which deepens Lin Xiangwan’s resolve to reclaim her life and company.

Lin Xiangwan crashes the CEO inauguration meeting at Abundant Stars and produces her grandfather’s will, which names her as the sole successor. Faced with undeniable evidence, the board agrees to let her serve as CEO for six months under a performance agreement: if she fails to increase the company’s profit margin by ten percentage points, she must resign and hand over all shares. The primary obstacle is the Jiang family’s economic blockade, as Jiang Shijing has blacklisted the Lin family from all major business partnerships. To break this deadlock, Lin Xiangwan seeks cooperation with Flourishing Group, whose CEO is Zhou Yan, Jiang Shijing’s cousin.

During her meeting with Zhou Yan, Jiang Shijing is present and attempts to sabotage the deal by highlighting her reputation as a runaway bride. Zhou Yan demands an explanation for her past actions, and Lin Xiangwan coldly states that she fell out of love. Jiang Shijing mocks her, claiming she changes feelings as easily as he changes girlfriends, but Zhou Yan ultimately agrees to review the contract, allowing Lin Xiangwan to secure the crucial partnership. This victory marks the beginning of her counterattack against both her family and Jiang Shijing.

As Lin Xiangwan consolidates her power, she evicts her father, stepmother, and half-brother from the family home, reclaiming assets left to her by her grandfather. She hires Qin Ou, a loyal bodyguard, to protect her as she navigates the hostile business environment. Meanwhile, Jiang Shijing’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic; he publicly flaunts his new relationship but privately watches Lin Xiangwan with intense fixation. He confronts her in a stairwell, accusing her of still having feelings for him, while she denies any lingering attachment, citing his infidelity and emotional cruelty as reasons for her departure.

The story follows Lin Xiangwan’s determination to prove her competence in a male-dominated industry while dismantling the lies of her family. Jiang Shijing, initially appearing indifferent, reveals signs of obsession and regret, creating a complex dynamic where professional rivalry intertwines with unresolved romantic tension. As the six-month deadline approaches, Lin Xiangwan must balance her business ambitions with the emotional turmoil caused by her past with Jiang Shijing, setting the stage for a confrontation that will determine the fate of both the Lin and Jiang families.