On a rainy night in Ben Thanh, the fates of two young women intertwine in a dramatic way.
Min Hui, an intern with a bright future, is now standing on the edge of the cliff of life. Her eyes were filled with despair and pain, and her mind kept replaying nightmares from the past few months.
Min Hui was sexually harassed by her boss during her internship, but when she plucked up the courage to reveal the truth, she was embattled. No one believed her accusations, instead accusing her of meddling in the leader's family.
Faced with this indefensible dilemma, Min Hui chose to flee and returned to her hometown of Bincheng. However, fleeing did not bring relief. Those accusations and misunderstandings followed her, and they kept echoing in her heart.
On this rainy night, Min Hui made a desperate decision to end her life. She stood by the river, the icy rain hitting her face, mixed with her tears.
At the moment when Min Hui was about to jump, the god of fate seemed to have made a cruel joke. Li Chunmiao, who shared a room with her, a stranger she barely knew, suddenly appeared by the river.
Li Chunmiao saw Min Hui's move and jumped into the river without hesitation. In the moment of life and death, Min Hui's survival instinct prevailed. She grabbed the lifebuoy thrown by Li Chunmiao and was eventually pulled back to shore.
However, this act of kindness cost Li Chunmiao his life. This unexpected redemption became a turning point in the whole story. Min Hui survived, but her heart was full of mixed emotions.
The desire for life, the guilt of Li Chunmiao's sacrifice, and the confusion about the future, all these emotions are intertwined, and she falls into deeper confusion. Li Chunmiao's sacrifice not only saved Min Hui's life, but also inadvertently recruited a "shameless thief" for his childhood sweetheart Xin Qi.
This seemingly simple act of saving people has triggered a series of complex consequences, which has become a source of psychological support and motivation for Min Hui's subsequent behavior. After this rainy night, Min Hui's life trajectory has changed dramatically.
She will face more choices and challenges, and these are the result of this unexpected redemption. The gears of fate begin to turn, and a story of identity, love, and so unfolds.
Li Chunmiao's death left an indelible mark on Min Hui's heart. However, fate seems to continue to play tricks on her.
The police investigation revealed some surprising facts: Li Chunmiao had worked at the Ranginge foot bath shop. This message took root in Min Hui's heart like a seed, and eventually grew into a decision that changed her fate.
With mixed feelings, Min Hui made a disgraceful move: she took Li Chunmiao's salary of 6,000 yuan and some personal belongings, including a diary.
This act was motivated by curiosity and a desire to get to know the savior. Little did she know, however, that this decision would push her into an abyss full of deception and betrayal.
The moment Min Hui opened the diary, Li Chunmiao's true identity gradually surfaced. It turned out that Li Chunmiao's real name was Su Tian, and he was an orphan who grew up in a welfare home.
Su Tian's background is embarrassing, she was rescued by the police during an anti-abduction operation, but her brother was sold because he was a boy and his whereabouts have been unknown since. This information not only made Min Hui deeply sympathize with Su Tian, but also gave her a bold and dangerous idea in her heart.
Between the lines of the diary, Min Hui read the story of the childhood sweetheart between Su Tian and Xin Qi. Xin Qi, a boy abandoned by his family due to heart disease, has been dependent on Su Tian since he was a child.
They grew up together in the orphanage and faced the hardships of life together. Xin Qi confessed to Su Tian when he was six years old, and there seemed to be an innocent and deep relationship between the two. This touching past stirred up complex emotional waves in Min Hui's heart.
When Min Hui first met Xin Qi, she was amazed by his appearance. At that moment, she seemed to understand why Su Tian loved Xin Qi so affectionately. Xin Qi's handsome appearance and gentle temperament made Min Hui's heart flutter involuntarily.
Deep down, a dangerous thought began to sprout: she wanted to take Su Tian's place. Min Hui tried to convince herself that this was just to repay Su Tian for saving his life, which was an act of "knowing his kindness".
She even thought that if repaying Su Tian meant that she had to marry Xin Qi, it was not impossible. But in reality, it's more of a rationalization of her inner desires. She is attracted to Xin Qi and curious about Su Tian's past, and these complex emotions drive her to make this dangerous decision.
However, Min Hui didn't realize that her decision was not just a simple identity impersonation, but also a dangerous game. In her heart, on the one hand, she felt that she was sorry for Su Tian for doing this, and on the other hand, she was secretly excited about the new life she was about to start.
This ambivalence laid the groundwork for the development of the next story. In this way, Min Hui took Su Tian's identity and embarked on a road full of unknowns. She didn't know where this decision would take her, or how the identity puzzle would end up.
But at this moment, she can't turn back. With Su Tian's identity, Min Hui trembled and began her "new life".
When Xin Qi saw Min Hui for the first time, his eyes flashed with anticipation and joy, and he mistakenly thought that she was Su Tian, who had been missing for a long time. Xin Qi's response was warm and sincere, which made Min Hui both excited and apprehensive.
Xin Qi stepped forward and kissed Min Hui, this sudden intimate act made Min Hui's heart beat faster. Immediately afterwards, Xin Qi took out a ring and wanted to propose on the spot. Min Hui noticed that the style of this ring was Su Tian's favorite in the past.
This detail made Min Hui realize how deep Xin Qi's feelings for Su Tian were, and it also made her heart more complicated. In the face of Xin Qi's enthusiasm, Min Hui was both excited and apprehensive in her heart.
She was afraid that her identity would be revealed, so she said to Xin Qi: "Don't ask me about my past. This sentence was originally intended to cover up his identity, but Xin Qi mistakenly thought that it was because Su Tian had a past that he didn't want to recall, but he pitied her even more.
Min Hui plays a complex role in this relationship. On the one hand, she enjoyed Xin Qi's love and bathed in his gentle gaze; On the other hand, I always remind myself that this is only temporary.
She told herself that she couldn't marry Xin Qi, and that she was just temporarily playing Su Tian, which was a last resort. But at the same time, she thought in her heart that if repaying Su Tian meant that she had to marry Xin Qi, it was not impossible.
This ambivalence reflects the dishonesty and selfishness of Min Hui's character. Under the banner of repaying her gratitude, she is actually satisfying her own selfish desires. She enjoys Xin Qi's gentleness, but is unwilling to take on the responsibility of a long-term relationship.
Whenever Xin Qi mentions something from the past, Min Hui will subtly change the topic or prevaricate the past with "I don't want to recall". In this false relationship, Xin Qi looks both pathetic and pitiful.
He greeted his childhood sweetheart with great anticipation, but he didn't know that the person in front of him was just an impostor. His elaborate marriage proposals, marriage plans, and honeymoon trips are all absurd because of a lie.
Every sincerity of Xin Qi made Min Hui's heart even more tormented. Min Hui became more and more immersed in this imaginary love. She began to fantasize about what life would be like if she really became Xin Qi's wife.
But whenever this thought comes up, she feels pain because of the guilt. She knew that she had not only hurt Xin Qi, but also tarnished Su Tian's memory. Su Tian sacrificed his life to save Min Hui, but in exchange for the result that his bamboo horse was "stolen".
This irony of fate casts a tragic overtone to the whole story. Min Hui often thinks of Su Tian, imagining what kind of happy life she and Xin Qi would have if Su Tian was still alive.
This imagination is both her punishment and her way of escaping reality. In this way, Min Hui hovers between lies and true feelings, between guilt and greed. She knew that this scene would end sooner or later, but she was still greedy for the warmth that Xin Qi gave.
This carefully woven lie is slowly pushing her and Xin Qi to an irreparable end. Min Hui carefully maintains this illusory love, but she doesn't know that the truth is quietly approaching.
Just when she was immersed in Xin Qi's tenderness, fate played a joke on her again. Xin Qi's elder brother, out of concern for his younger brother, secretly sent someone to investigate Min Hui's details.
Soon, Min Hui's true identity was revealed. When Xin Qi learned the truth, his world seemed to collapse in an instant. His eyes were filled with anger, disappointment, and pain.
Xin Qi's voice was full of sarcasm and pain, and he continued: "But have you ever thought that you are not Su Tian, why do I like you? It's not like I haven't seen a good woman, you are a fairy, and I don't like you.
These words ruthlessly punctured Min Hui's illusions, and also revealed Xin Qi's deep feelings for Su Tian. Faced with Xin Qi's questioning, Min Hui was speechless. Her so-called excuses of "repaying her kindness" seem so pale in the face of the truth.
She could only stand there in a daze, feeling the contempt in Xin Qi's eyes and her maintenance of Su Tian. At this moment, Min Hui truly realized the bad behavior of her behavior. In this brutal awakening, Min Hui is forced to face what she has done.
She not only deceived Xin Qi, but also failed Su Tian's life-saving grace. Her selfishness and irresponsibility finally have nothing to hide in front of the truth. Min Hui felt embarrassed, she wanted to explain, she wanted to apologize, but all the words were stuck in her throat.
Faced with Xin Qi's anger and questioning, Min Hui could only choose to leave. With guilt and remorse all over her body, she staggered away from Xin Qi's sight. At this moment, she not only lost Xin Qi's love, but also lost her qualification to continue to play Su Tian.
This cruel awakening not only ended the false relationship between Min Hui and Xin Qi, but also forced Min Hui to face the ugliness in her heart. She finally understood that her actions not only hurt Xin Qi, but also desecrated Su Tian's memories and sacrifices.
This was the beginning of her growth and the beginning of her atonement. However, Min Hui didn't know that fate had prepared more tests for her. After leaving Xinqi, Min Hui's life did not return to peace as she wished.
Just as she tries to forget about her past, an unexpected discovery puts her in trouble again - she is pregnant. This sudden news left Min Hui at a loss, and the child became the last and most complicated connection between her and Xin Qi.
Faced with this unexpected child, Min Hui looked extremely dazed. As a so-called "highly talented student", she didn't know anything about fertility. This ignorance is laid bare in her conversations with her colleagues.
When her colleague reminded her that it is illegal to give birth out of wedlock, and that a marriage certificate and a birth permit are required, otherwise she will face a fine, Min Hui woke up like a dream. Min Hui innocently asked her colleague: "Is it okay to have no hukou?" This question not only reflects her ignorance, but also exposes her lack of planning for the future.
A colleague had to explain to her that not having a hukou would cause many troubles to her children, including problems in schooling and medical treatment. This ignorant and irresponsible attitude is in stark contrast to Min Hui's previous "scholar" character.
She always seems to be passively accepting the arrangement of fate, rather than actively planning her life. From wanting to commit suicide at first, to later taking over Su Tian's identity, to now deciding to give birth to this child, every decision she made seemed hasty and immature.
However, this unexpected child also became a turning point in Min Hui's life. It forced Min Hui to face reality and learn how to be a responsible adult and mother.
She began to consult the relevant laws and regulations to understand the difficulties and solutions that may be faced by having children out of wedlock. In this process, Min Hui is also constantly reflecting on her past behavior.
She begins to realize that her selfishness and irresponsibility have not only hurt Xin Qi and Su Tian's memories, but may now also affect the future of this innocent child. This realization made her feel deep guilt and fear.
Faced with the uncertainty of the future, Min Hui was at a loss. She didn't know if she was capable of raising this child on her own, and she didn't know how to face the eyes of Xin Qi and society.
However, the presence of this child also gave her a chance to start over, a chance to atone for her sins and grow. Min Hui's story may be far from over. Whether she can truly grow up, whether she can atone for her past, and whether she can give this innocent child a good future is unknown.
But what is certain is that this unexpected child will become an important turning point in Min Hui's life.