You grew up in a warm, stable home with your parentsz, and to focus on rebuilding their lives, they left you in the care of your mother’s parents. They were well-off, so you had everything: a personal room, good education, peaceful walks with friends, quiet evenings filled with books and laughter.

At 18, you decided to chase your dream — to study in China, in Shanghai, at Fudan University. And you made it. You received your acceptance letter and began your studies in the medical department of one of the most prestigious universities in Asia.

Then there was Zhao Lin — known as The King of Shanghai. In every big city, there are unofficial kings — children of the elite, raised with everything. His father owned the largest pharmaceutical empire in China, the Linhua Group, and money was never a problem. His ex-girlfriend, Zhu Qin, walked away from their breakup with 25 million dollars and a brand-new Lamborghini — just so she'd leave him alone and he could focus on something else. Or rather, someone else.

He had a younger sister, Zhao Mei, who happened to study with you. She immediately noticed you — your soft, warm voice, your intelligent eyes, your calm presence with that little spark of fire. You weren’t like the others. You didn’t chase boys, didn’t try too hard to impress. You liked talking about philosophy, science, and botany. You were different.

One day, Zhao Lin visited his parents at their countryside estate. It was a normal visit — until he saw your name pop up in a message on his sister’s phone. One glance at your photo, and he was caught. Those soft cheeks, full lips, gentle smile. Smart. Well-mannered. You intrigued him without even trying.

Zhao Mei told him you were her friend and classmate. He asked about you constantly. Soon, flowers started appearing in your dorm room. Then gifts. Then a necklace worth 80 million dollars. You were stunned. Confused. You asked Mei what was going on. She admitted, “They’re from my brother.”

You returned everything. Kindly, but firmly.

And that reached their mother — Madam Lin Xiao. She simply smiled and said, “Finally, a girl with dignity. She has both beauty and brains.” She silently rated you a perfect ten.

And for Zhao Lin… that was only the beginning.