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As soon as Zhu Yun started college life, the world was completely turned upside down by the intrusion of "bad boy" Li Xun. He was regarded by Zhu Yun as a rich, ignorant and incompetent son, but his real identity was actually a special admissions student who was admitted by the school, and a rare programming genius. After several confrontations, the two have some appreciation for each other. The senior Fang Zhijing made things difficult for Zhu Yun many times, Li Xun took action to protect Zhu Yun, and invited her to join the preparation team he set up to win a major programming competition on behalf of the school.
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As soon as Zhu Yun started college life, the world was completely turned upside down by the intrusion of "bad boy" Li Xun. He was regarded by Zhu Yun as a rich, ignorant and incompetent son, but his real identity was actually a special admissions student who was admitted by the school, and a rare programming genius. After several confrontations, the two have some appreciation for each other. The senior Fang Zhijing made things difficult for Zhu Yun many times, Li Xun took action to protect Zhu Yun, and invited her to join the preparation team he set up to win a major programming competition on behalf of the school.
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Episode 1
After years abroad, Zhu Yun returns to her hometown filled with memories and old friends. Meanwhile, Li Xun tries to adapt to his post-prison life.
Guest stars Ma Ke, Gao Xuanming, Tu Songyan, Zhao Ziqi
Episode 2
An unexpected reunion sends Zhu Yun on a trip down memory lane, where a defiant classmate becomes a major headache during her freshman year.
Guest stars Ma Ke, Gao Xuanming, Jiang Zixin
Episode 3
Zhu Yun confronts Li Xun about his absence from class. Soon after, a computer virus from Li Xun causes chaos in his department.
Guest stars Li Jianyi, Zhao Ziqi, Jiang Zixin
Episode 4
Zhu Yun grows frustrated with Li Xun's defiant moves. At the school's talent show, her stand-up act is disrupted by a daring confession.
Guest stars Jiang Zixin, Wan Guopeng, Qian Qianyi
Episode 5
Zhu Yun and Gao Jianhong feel threatened as people flock to Li Xun's coding camp, and they decide to challenge him to prove their programming skills.
Guest stars Li Jianyi, Jiang Zixin, Wan Guopeng, Ke Naiyu, Xu Yixin, Sun Yilin
Episode 6
Before her abrupt departure from school, Ren Di shares a secret with Zhu Yun. Shortly after, Mr. Lin offers Zhu Yun some thought-provoking advice.
Guest stars Jiang Zixin, Wan Guopeng, Ke Naiyu
Episode 7
Gao Jianhong's ego grows as the team tries to secure a major project, but things don't go as planned. Soon, Zhu Yun has to face a harsh reality.
Guest stars Tian Leixi, Li Jianyi, Li Jiahao
Episode 8
The arrival of a condescending supervisor unsettles the coding camp members. Li Xun grows closer to Zhu Yun after they confide in each other.
Guest stars Tian Leixi, Li Jiahao, Jiang Zixin, Wan Guopeng, Qu Gang
Episode 9
On a hiking trip, Li Xun, Zhu Yun and Gao Jianhong agree to form a trio to develop their own app. However, their efforts leave Zhang Xiaobei furious.
Guest stars Tian Leixi, Li Jiahao, Jiang Zixin, Wang Wei
Episode 10
A vengeful act from Zhang Xiaobei threatens Zhu Yun's future. Later, Li Xun decides to sacrifice their project to protect Zhu Yun.
Guest stars Tian Leixi, Li Jiahao, Tu Songyan, Zhao Ziqi, Shasha Tan, Cao Yang
Episode 11
Zhu Yun's mother asks her to stay away from a bad influence. After a volleyball class goes awry, a new admirer of Zhu Yun ignites jealousy in Li Xun.
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Episode 12
A new pursuer of Zhu Yun fuels Li Xun's competitiveness. Later, a meeting with Li Xun's sister gives Zhu Yun some insight into his past.
Guest stars Pu Shu
Episode 13
After losing a cherished item, Li Xun opens up about his past. Gao Jianhong, feeling excluded in the coding camp, wants to pursue his own ventures.
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Episode 14
As the holiday season approaches, Zhu Yun grows worried about Li Xun who falls ill. Later, they find a way to spend a special New Year's Eve together.
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Episode 15
After an unexpected encounter, Zhu Yun tries to keep her distance from Tian Xiuzhu. Gao Jianhong becomes infatuated with a passionate fan.
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Episode 16
A run-in with a condescending rival ignites Zhu Yun's competitive spirit. Another conflict breaks out between Li Xun and Gao Jianhong.
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Episode 17
Gao Jianhong accidentally uncovers a scandalous secret. Soon after, Fang Zhijing has to face a bold public challenge from Li Xun.
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Episode 18
Zhu Yun musters the courage to reveal her true feelings to Li Xun. Three years later, Li Xun presents Zhu Yun with a grand and unexpected surprise.
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Episode 19
As graduation day nears, Zhu Yun and her friends begin to plan for their future. Meanwhile, Gao Jianhong stuns everyone with an unexpected decision.
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Episode 20
While Gao Jianhong prepares to study abroad, he turns to Li Xun for a favor. Zhu Yun's career decision leads to a huge fallout with her parents.
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Episode 21
Zhu Yun tries to console Li Xun after a devastating tragedy. Soon after, Li Xun meets with the Zhu family in hopes of gaining their blessings.
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Episode 22
The misunderstanding between Li Xun and Zhu Yun intensifies. Soon after, Fang Zhijing's award acceptance speech devolves into a scene of chaos.
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Episode 23
Zhu Yun faces a cruel confession at a prison visit. As time goes by, Gao Jianhong reveals his true colors as he assumes control of Li Xun's company.
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Episode 24
At an industry summit, Li Xun issues an ultimatum to Gao Jianhong. Later, Zhu Yun and Li Xun reunite as colleagues at another startup.
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Episode 25
At their new company, Zhu Yun and Li Xun face a rocky start and a peculiar boss while the two try to save a doomed project.
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Episode 26
An unexpected visitor shows up at Li Xun's place with a generous offer. Tian Xiuzhu’s close friendship with Zhu Yun leaves Li Xun bitter inside.
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Episode 27
Out of his jealousy of Tian Xiuzhu, Li Xun hurts Zhu Yun once again. A medical emergency reveals Zhu Yun’s pain in the past three years.
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Episode 28
Li Xun and Zhu Yun's new game is released to rave reviews, but its success ignites Gao Jianhong's envy. Hou Ning's efforts to help Li Xun backfire.
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Episode 29
Zhu Yun and Li Xun's startup struggles against a massive ad campaign from a rival game. Dong Siyang takes his team to a retreat to boost morale.
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Episode 30
Li Xun pours his passion into a new entrepreneurial endeavor. Meanwhile, Gao Jianhong launches an investigation into Hou Ning's past.
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Episode 31
During the holiday season, a hacking incident leaves Zhu Yun and Li Xun scrambling to fix their game while Dong Siyang tries to track down the hacker.
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Episode 32
Despite his past misconduct, Hou Ning finds a home and a new job. A revelation makes Ren Di realize the sacrifice her partner makes.
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Episode 33
Gao Jianhong sends his wife to perform a despicable task. After an award ceremony, Xu Lina opens up to Li Xun about her life in the past few years.
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Episode 34
Obsessed with winning, Gao Jianhong entangles himself in one crisis after another. Xu Lina tries to convince Li Xun and Zhu Yun to drop a big lawsuit.
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Episode 35
Gao Jianhong hopes to leverage a sex scandal to win a legal battle. Later, Li Xun and Zhu Yun contemplate Gao Jianhong's sudden decline in health.
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Episode 36
Gao Jianhong reveals his struggles over all these years. Accompanied by friends, Li Xun and Zhu Yun progress to the next phase of their lives.
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