Summary
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Lin Chuan wakes up confused, discovering he's unexpectedly married to Jiang Wei. His friend, Keung-ja, explains that after Lin Chuan's breakup with Xu Xiaowan, he got drunk and somehow ended up with a marriage license. Jiang Wei's family, including her powerful father and professor mother, find out, putting pressure on Lin Chuan to divorce her.
Lin Chuan and Jiang Wei initially agree to a divorce, but due to a 30-day cooling-off period and Jiang Wei's travel plans, the divorce is delayed. Jiang Wei requests Lin Chuan to pretend to be her husband and adhere to certain rules, including not talking back and treating them well. Their interactions, like a meal together, start to show an unexpected connection.
Lin Chuan's ex, Xu Xiaowan, is exposed for cheating. She tries to reclaim money from Lin Chuan and seeks to undermine his reputation. Meanwhile, Jiang Wei's mother arranges for Lin Chuan and Jiang Wei to live together, much to Lin Chuan's surprise. He meets Jiang Wei's mother, who appears supportive of their marriage, making their fake relationship more intricate.
Xu Xiaowan attempts to tarnish Lin Chuan's image by spreading rumors about him being a 'gold digger.' Jiang Wei's high school friend, Jiang Huainan, reappears, confessing his feelings for Jiang Wei and trying to win her back, creating tension for Lin Chuan as he tries to maintain the facade of their marriage.
Jiang Wei takes Lin Chuan to her hometown to meet her grandmother, who has a strong influence on her family. Lin Chuan learns about a childhood engagement between Jiang Wei and a boy named 'Xiaochuan.' The grandmother approves of Lin Chuan, mistaking him for the childhood 'Xiaochuan,' further complicating their fake marriage.
Lin Chuan and Jiang Wei celebrate her birthday, where she reveals a traumatic childhood abduction. She asks Lin Chuan for a kiss, testing their 'relationship.' Later, Jiang Wei considers studying abroad, which would mean a year apart for them, and ponders whether to continue their fake marriage.
Jiang Wei offers Lin Chuan an opportunity to manage a company during winter vacation. Simultaneously, Xu Xiaowan takes on a cleaning job at the Blue Court Hotel, where Lin Chuan is temporarily the acting chairman. Xu Xiaowan boasts about her connection to Lin Chuan, unaware of his actual position, leading to an eventual confrontation.
Lin Chuan's sincerity in caring for Jiang Wei gradually wins over her father, who was initially disapproving. After Jiang Wei's father falls ill, Lin Chuan helps him, prompting a change of heart. Finally, Lin Chuan proposes to Jiang Wei, expressing his genuine love and desire to build a life with her.