Do Not Act Coy

Chang Li fell in love with Xu Ningqing at first sight

I once thought he was the distant, cold, and bright moon in the sky, but I unexpectedly found him mingling with others in a restaurant bar, surrounded by beautiful women vying for his attention. When my friend exposed my thoughts, I panicked and spoke recklessly, belittling Xu Ningqing, only to have him overhear me and respond with a cold snort.

Due to an incident at the hotel where Chang Li was staying, her grandmother arranged for her to live at the home of a close friend from her youth, specifically the son of that friend, which is Xu Ningqing. Although Xu Ningqing is relatively young and has no familial relation to Chang Li, according to the hierarchy and etiquette, Chang Li must address him as "Uncle".

Chang Li sincerely and openly liked Xu Ningqing, but due to differences in age, status, and experience, Xu Ningqing always believed that Chang Li's feelings for him were merely a fleeting whim of a child and did not take them to heart. He would act like a naive youth, standing up for Chang Li, and would also remain true to his playboy identity by taking her racing to make her happy. Chang Li envied her classmates who received care from their parents, and he would, like a parent, bring her snacks and prepare clumsy meals for her.

At a certain birthday party, Xu Ningqing encountered Chang Li with a male classmate, which stirred feelings of jealousy within him, leading him to get unusually drunk. He directly expressed his feelings for Chang Li for the first time: "Li Li, would you come home with me?"