Jiang Qingyue and Gu Peisi were in love for seven years, but after discovering Gu Peisi's infidelity, she decisively broke up with him. Gu Peisi thought she was just throwing a tantrum, not realizing that Jiang Qingyue was serious and began a new life, reconnecting with her former mentor, Lu Huai'an. Gu Peisi's mother and sister tried to bribe Lu Huai'an, but he rejected them. In her anger, Gu Peisi's mother vented on Jiang Qingyue. Gu Peisi, jealous of Jiang Qingyue's closeness with Lu Huai'an, ended up in the hospital due to his own frustration. Despite his attempts to repair their relationship, Jiang Qingyue was indifferent, and ultimately, she rejected him. Gu Peisi, though heartbroken, refused to bow down, and after getting drunk, he was taken away by Lin Zhuxin.
