Episode 1 recap: Tang Xin had an unrequited love for Tang Yu for four years.
Four years ago, Tang Xin (played by Huang Ri Ying) fell in love at first sight with Tang Yu (played by Wei Zhe Ming). Unexpectedly, she became an ally for Tang Yu in his pursuit of her best friend Ming Zhu. However, due to her double-dealing, Tang Yu was rejected by Ming Zhu, creating an opportunity for Tang Xin. She decided to seize the chance and win over Tang Yu.
When You Huan (played by He Yu Hong) learned about Tang Xin's decision, she curiously asked if Tang Xin didn't mind that Tang Yu had feelings for Ming Zhu. Tang Xin didn't mind because Ming Zhu had already married the team captain and, moreover, didn't actually like Tang Yu. Previously, she had only cooperated in order to create an opportunity for Tang Yu to be with Ming Zhu.
Currently, Tang Yu is involved in the construction of a film and television city. Someone is trying to extort money from him by becoming a holdout. Tang Yu decides not to acquire that building and, in a hurry, pleads with the owner of the three-generation house to show weakness. Liu Youfeng is in charge of coordinating with the residents facing eviction. After receiving design drawings sent by Gao Heng on behalf of Tang Yu, he realizes that the two drawings are identical and haven't been modified. He understands Tang Yu's intention to acquire the building and assures the eager residents that if they agree to fair market compensation, he will persuade Tang Yu. This matter is resolved perfectly.
Gao Heng greatly admires Tang Yu's clever move, showering him with flattery. Tang Yu tells him to shut up quickly. The company currently faces significant losses as one of its projects has been halted due to plagiarism. Tang Yu decides to find a new project. Tang Xin specially prepares a cake to comfort Tang Yu's wounded soul. However, when Tang Yu sees the words "The next one will be better" on the cake, he immediately turns away and refuses to eat it. He remains oblivious to Tang Xin's implications, leaving her feeling heartbroken.
Upon learning about this, You Huan advises Tang Xin that what she needs to do is make Tang Yu her boyfriend, not just coddle and spoil him. Tang Xin agrees with the advice and decides to change her approach, starting a direct offensive. As soon as Tang Xin sits down to work, her colleague Han Xiaoxiao mysteriously brings up the news of Tang Yu and Zhou Jialu trending. Tang Xin firmly believes that there's nothing between Tang Yu and Zhou Jialu, but Han Xiaoxiao isn't so sure, considering there are photos as evidence on the trending topic.
When Tang Xin finishes work and leaves, she deliberately encounters Tang Yu in the elevator, ignoring the presence of Gao Heng. She leans in to smell Tang Yu, confirming that he indeed lacks a feminine scent, which pleases her greatly. Tang Yu feels a bit awkward due to Tang Xin's actions and unconsciously swallows. Tang Xin gets even more excited when she notices his Adam's apple moving, and she hears Tang Yu asking someone to debunk the rumors, praising him as a morally upright man.
Tang Yu wanted to drive home by himself today, and Tang Xin immediately seized the opportunity to claim that her car was in maintenance and forgot to bring it back. Gao Heng quickly offered to take Tang Xin home, but Tang Xin's goal was to sit in the passenger seat of Tang Yu's car, so she promptly refused and even suggested being Tang Yu's driver. To her surprise, Tang Yu didn't hesitate and she reluctantly climbed into the driver's seat, only to realize that her legs were too short to reach the pedals.
Tang Yu noticed Tang Xin's awkwardness and helped adjust the seat. His proximity made Tang Xin's heart flutter like a deer. When Gao Heng noticed that her car was parked there, she stepped on the gas pedal and nearly crashed into a wall, scaring Tang Yu. He wanted her to stop driving, but Tang Xin insisted on continuing and even suggested that Tang Yu develop some projects targeting female audiences, but her suggestions were not accepted by Tang Yu.
Due to Tang Yu reaching almost thirty years old without a girlfriend, his parents at the Tang family got into a heated argument. Tang Ding Ding (played by Zhang Mu Xi) overheard someone describing Tang Yu as a "rotten leaf" and told him about it. Tang Yu directly explained the current situation of the company, asking his parents to choose between him finding a girlfriend or preserving the company's stock price.
His mother insisted that Tang Yu find a girlfriend, but he knew that she was afraid of losing face in front of her friends. He persuaded her to let him focus on his career first and not rush into marriage. Tang Xin had a well-written novel that was signed by the CEO of the company four years ago. However, Tang Yu had never had any intention of developing it during these four years. With the copyright about to expire, many people had their eyes on Tang Xin's book, but she still hoped to renew the contract with the company.
When Chief Editor Chen learned about Tang Xin's desire, he openly expressed his admiration for her book, but the company had no plans to develop such themes and didn't want Tang Xin's book to gather dust. Tang Xin thought that there was no hope for a new contract, but unexpectedly, Tang Yu released the news that anyone with good ideas could discuss them with him. This reignited Tang Xin's hope, so she intentionally waited in the gym to approach Tang Yu, hoping that after she wrote a good piece, he would let her be the producer. In this way, they would have more time to spend together.
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