The sky was covered with dark clouds, and a strong wind swept through, making the windowpanes creak.

In the dimly lit room, the girl's hands were pinned above her head, and she was panting heavily with her head tilted to the side.

Soon, her lips were kissed by the person on top of her again.

The air seemed to be drawn away once more, and her pupils widened suddenly, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes filled with moisture.

The insults and sobs were all swallowed up.

In the next second, when he could barely breathe, the lips finally mercifully released their grip.

She gasped for breath, like a fish dying of thirst.

The passionate kiss extended to her ear, and he patiently sucked on the tip of her ear.

In the dim light where you could vaguely see five fingers, the girl's earlobes were dripping red blood.

The person on top of him sighed softly and pressed his lips to hers, carefully feeling her warmth.

"Trying to play me, huh?" the man's voice was hoarse. "Then show some sincerity, Wanwan..."

He's clearly bullying people, but he always makes you feel like you've been wronged.

An overwhelming wave of emotions, so heavy it was suffocating, surged towards her.

……

Tang Wanwan froze, suddenly waking up from her bizarre nightmare.

She removed her blindfold, and her eyes were slightly red and moist from the emotional turmoil in her dream.

Stunningly beautiful.

Before I could even process what was happening, I was met with the gaze of the person next to me.

Their eyes met, she frowned slightly, quickly turned her face away, took off her mask, wiped the thin layer of sweat from her face, and then took off a new one to put on herself.

When she looked up again, she found that the man next to her had not looked away.

Tang Wanwan finally couldn't help but ask, "What are you looking at?"

—To stare at someone you don't know like that is really frivolous.

As if sensing her thoughts, the man's eyebrows curved slightly. "My name is Jiang Yanzhi."

The unfamiliar name that had just appeared in her dream suddenly rang in her ears, and Tang Wanwan's pupils widened abruptly. Before she could react, the man's arm was already outstretched in front of her.

He handed over an ID card and a mobile phone with a chat window displayed on its screen.

The three characters 'Jiang Yanzhi' on the ID card are clearly visible.

On the phone screen was a familiar WeChat profile picture to Shen Xianyu. The chat box showed him explaining that he was busy and couldn't leave, asking Jiang Yanzhi to pick him up.

She also included her contact information.

Looking at that familiar string of numbers.

Tang Wanwan was astonished.

What a coincidence!

She had just dozed off on the plane when a bizarre image inexplicably flashed into her mind.

Presumably, she wants to play tricks on a man named Jiang Yanzhi five times in a row, so that this aloof and unattainable man will completely lose his charm towards love and women, and from then on, he will close his heart and lock away love, focus on his career, and wait for another female lead to appear and redeem him.

Her childhood sweetheart, Shen Xianyu, will also be attracted to the 'little sun'-like female lead, making him the affectionate second male lead.

Although she's stuck with the villainous female supporting character in the storyline, it's not without its benefits.

After the storyline concludes, her frail body, which has suffered from a heart condition since birth, will recover.

Originally, Tang Wanwan thought it was just a dream, a ridiculous dream that she had because she wanted a healthy body so badly.

But then, in the blink of an eye, the person was right in front of me.

Or perhaps... because the person was right in front of her, she awakened the plot?

Lost in thought, Tang Wanwan finally looked directly at the man in front of her.

Upon closer inspection, one realizes that this person is quite handsome... striking. His relaxed posture and gentle expression, while not exuding any imposing aura, somehow command respect and prevent one from daring to offend him. He appears to be quite young, with delicate features, a straight nose, and a youthful appearance.

At this moment, she is looking at me quietly with a smile in her eyes.

—Does she really think she can recover her health after breaking up and getting back together with this person five times?

But she already has Shen Xianyu, how can she be entangled with other men five times?

Her disbelief was so obvious that, in Jiang Yanzhi's eyes, it looked like she was staring at him in a daze.

He waved his phone, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Want to check it?"

This girl is quite wary; she wouldn't even take a tissue from him just now. But she'll definitely be going with him after we get off the plane.

Tang Wanwan was silent for a moment, then actually took it and carefully checked it over.

The profile picture is of Shen Xianyu.

The content on their WeChat Moments was exactly the same.

He did indeed know Shen Xianyu.

"You can check your contacts," the man next to me gently suggested.

Afraid that she might feel embarrassed, he reached out and fiddled with the screen.

Tang Wanwan also noticed that he had very fair skin, beautiful hands with well-defined, long, and strong fingers, and a mechanical watch on his wrist with a sapphire crystal dial that shimmered with a subtle light.

"..." She looked away and focused her gaze on her phone screen.

I saw a phone number labeled 'Shen Xianyu'.

There are no errors.

There are such coincidences in the world.

Seeing her shock, Jiang Yanzhi smiled and said, "It is indeed a coincidence. When I received the message, I didn't expect you to be sitting next to me."

He said, "I'm also a student at A University, one year ahead of you, in the same year as Shen Xianyu. But I rarely take photos, so I don't have any better proof... How about this, after we get off the plane, you can ask him for confirmation before you come with me."

Follow me...

Tang Wanwan had never felt so conflicted.

It’s ridiculous.

It's so absurd it's unbelievable.

How could her physical condition be related to a man's feelings?

Also, how could Shen Xianyu actually like someone else?

But if it's fake, how can she explain it when she had never heard of the name 'Jiang Yanzhi' before this dream?

Tang Wanwan couldn't understand it.

He handed over his phone. "He didn't seem to send you any photos of me. How did you recognize me?"

Jiang Yanzhi took it, a smile playing on his lips. "I've seen your photo."

Shen Xianyu has a beautiful childhood sweetheart in Z City, who is as lovely as a fairy. This is not a secret among the brothers.

Her is his phone's screen saver.

A girl wearing a blue and white school uniform jacket, with her long hair tied in a high ponytail, stands under a cherry blossom tree, tilting her head slightly and smiling at the camera.

That's a photo of her from high school.

At the age of budding youth, her face, which had not yet fully blossomed, already revealed a breathtaking beauty.

However, I heard that his health is not very good.

Even Jiang Yanzhi, who wasn't particularly fond of gossip, had heard of the name "Sickly Beauty."

As usual, let's add a reading guide:

The author is a female protagonist enthusiast (even when the little sister causes a huge commotion, everyone laughs and praises her for her strength).

This story is filled with intense rivalry and cutthroat competition, featuring a completely virgin male lead, and depicts open and covert struggles as characters try to steal each other's partners.

Chapter 2 is nothing short of a simp.

Outside the window, the plane's wings sliced through the sea of clouds, and a faint roar could be heard, but inside the cabin, it was extremely quiet.

Jiang Yanzhi glanced sideways at the girl beside him.

This is a girl with a strong sense of self-protection. She is very cautious when traveling alone. She is wearing a mask, and only her almond-shaped eyes, which are moist and still red, can be seen.

A strange emotion, hard to ignore, welled up inside Jiang Yanzhi, and the smile on his lips unconsciously faded.

Just as I was about to say something, the plane was already preparing to land.

A reminder came over the loudspeaker.

Inside the cabin, some passengers who had been napping woke up and began to talk in hushed tones. Jiang Yanzhi stopped talking and remained silent.

The plane landed on time.

Even in the sweltering heat of late afternoon, the outdoor temperature in Beijing is nearly 40 degrees Celsius.

The city girls coming and going in the airport were dressed in cool clothes, showing off their bare legs without hesitation. Only Tang Wanwan seemed not to be afraid of the heat. Not only was she wearing long pants, but she also wore a light shirt jacket.

Seeing that he was looking at her, she thought for a moment and said, "I feel a little cold."

—She really is a sickly beauty.

Jiang Yanzhi nodded, saying nothing more.

Tang Wanwan didn't have much luggage; besides her backpack, she only had one suitcase.

After pushing it for only a few steps, I realized that there were two people following behind me.

“He’s my assistant,”

Jiang Yanzhi offered an explanation, then naturally took her suitcase and handed it to his assistant behind him, while simultaneously making a phone call on his phone.

It rang once and was then answered.

After hearing what was said over there, Jiang Yanzhi said, "The person is right next to me, you can talk to her yourself."

He handed her the phone, which Tang Wanwan took and held to her ear.

"Wanwan?"

The voice on the phone was Shen Xianyu's.

Tang Wanwan hummed in agreement and asked in a low voice, "Is something holding you back?"

He had said he would pick her up before she boarded the plane.

Hearing her voice, Shen Xianyu's heart immediately relaxed.

"It's good that Yanzhi has picked you up."

He gently pinched the bridge of his nose and explained, "Something came up unexpectedly, and I happened to hear that he was on the same flight as you, so I asked him to pick you up for me."

As she spoke, Shen Xianyu's voice unconsciously softened, "Yan Zhi is a very reliable person. You can come with him. A welcome banquet has been prepared for you, and he will introduce you to some friends. I will wait for you at the door."

He explained a few things in detail, and Tang Wanwan felt a mix of emotions as she listened. She then handed the phone back to the person next to her.

Jiang Yanzhi took the phone; before the call was even disconnected, Shen Xianyu was still talking.

“Wanwan isn’t feeling well. She’s been on a three-hour flight. Yanzhi, please keep an eye on her. If she feels unwell, please remind her to take her medicine.”

"The medicine is in a compartment in her backpack. Oh, and remember to give her some water, room temperature, it's her body..."

The usually calm and composed man was now acting like a mother hen, nagging on and on about every little detail.

The two people on the other end of the phone were somewhat taken aback.

Jiang Yanzhi glanced down at the girl's somewhat listless expression and wrote down her instructions.

Until the call ends.

Shen Xianyu's mouth was already dry. He picked up his wine glass and took a sip. He noticed that the private room was completely silent. He looked up and saw several brothers looking at him with different expressions.

He paused, raised his arm, and downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, his expression unchanged. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing much," Gu Yunyi leaned back on the sofa and chuckled, "I just think you're pretty obsequious."

Even though we're about to meet, it's like they're going on a long trip.

Even your own father might not be this considerate.

His fawning attitude was so overtly affectionate that calling him a simp wouldn't be an exaggeration. The others joined in the teasing.

Shen Xianyu chuckled, "Wanwan's body..."

“I know, she’s not in good health,” Gu Yunyi waved his hand. “How many times have you said that in such a short time?”

Ten years ago, his good friend went to his maternal grandparents' home in Z city for summer vacation. After returning, he was like a lost soul, constantly thinking about a little girl.

From then on, whenever he had a little vacation time, he would go to Z city.

I wonder what kind of fairy she was that could make a ten-year-old boy fall in love and be so captivated by her.

He even transferred to another high school to stay there for a year, just in case his precious little flower, about to bloom, fell in love with someone else when he couldn't see her.

Two months ago, when others took the college entrance examination, he personally went to accompany them, and then came to Beijing as soon as they finished the exam.

As a result, after they finished their exams, there were banquets to thank their teachers and to celebrate their graduation. In the end, they were told they still needed to take a driver's license test.

It wasn't until August that I finally boarded a plane to Beijing.

Thinking of this, Gu Yunyi became curious, "What happened that prevented you from picking them up in person?"

Shen Xianyu paused for a moment, then said, "...I just came from the hospital. My father-in-law is sick."

He seemed to have a headache, yet also seemed expectant. "Even while lying in the hospital bed, he kept saying that he wanted to see me get engaged with his own eyes."

"You're getting engaged already?" Fu Jingbai, standing in the corner, looked up and asked curiously, "Is it the Tang family you've been longing for, or did the old man choose a young lady for you himself?"

Thanks to Shen Xianyu's occasional mentions, his brothers had some understanding of Tang Wanwan's background.

He comes from a scholarly family; both his parents are academics. His family is quite prominent in Z city, but in Beijing, it's nothing special.

As the eldest grandson of the Shen family, Shen Xianyu matured early on. He found someone he liked and remained devoted to him for ten years.

Although the Tang family may not be considered of high social standing, they are a genuine scholarly family. Since their son is interested, the Shen family will not make things difficult for him.

But can the Shen family accept a daughter-in-law who is born with a deficiency and is sickly?

"If I were to get engaged, the only person I could marry is Wanwan."

Shen Xianyu's tone was very firm.

He never considered that there might be other options, but...

"It's a bit too hasty to bring up marriage; I'm afraid it will scare her away."

After he finished speaking, the private room fell silent.

The brothers had different expressions.

Just now, seeing his troubled look, they thought the Shen family was going to break up the couple.

Unexpectedly... the biggest concern was that I might scare the little girl.

"Alright," Gu Yunyi couldn't help but laugh, "Isn't your uncle still all alone? Let the old man worry about his youngest son's marriage. How old are you? What's the rush? Don't scare the girl away."

Shen Xianyu frowned even more deeply, "My uncle never listens to the family."

Of course, he was pretty much the same.

…………

As evening fell, the sky was ablaze with crimson clouds.

As soon as I stepped out of the airport terminal, the sweltering heat of midsummer hit me.

Scalding hot.

The passenger door of the black Land Rover was opened, and Tang Wanwan got in.

Jiang Yanzhi closed the car door, walked around the front of the car in a few steps, and got into the driver's seat.

The two assistants stayed behind and watched them leave.

Tang Wanwan fastened her seatbelt, glancing out the window, when she heard the person next to her say, "They need to go back to the company; they're going a different way than us."

...Very perceptive.

Tang Wanwan thought to herself, nodded to indicate that she understood, and leaned back in her chair without saying anything.

Chapter 3 Or perhaps, she…

Jiang Yanzhi turned the steering wheel and glanced at her, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

From childhood to adulthood, Tang Wanwan had heard this sentence the most. She shook her head and said, "No."

Jiang Yanzhi smiled and asked, "Would you like some water?"

He gestured towards the car refrigerator, saying, "There's room temperature mineral water inside."

Tang Wanwan was indeed a little thirsty.

She took a bottle of water, then, as if remembering something, politely asked him, "Would you like some?"

Just as they were about to encounter a red light, Jiang Yan slammed on the brakes and stopped, reaching out his hand to her and saying, "Yes."

Tang Wanwan handed him a bottle.

Jiang Yanzhi took the bottle, unscrewed the cap, handed it back to her, and opened a new bottle for himself.

His movements were extremely natural. Seeing that she didn't move, he even turned his head to look at her. "Why aren't you drinking?"

"..." Tang Wanwan took the water bottle she had just opened, pulled down her mask, and took a small sip.

She had never been alone with any boy other than Shen Xianyu, but she wondered if his actions were a bit too thoughtful.

It's unclear whether this person treats everyone this way, or if they're showing extra care because of Shen Xianyu.

That makes sense. The person Shen Xianyu could entrust with picking her up must be someone he trusts implicitly.

—This is Shen Xianyu's good brother.

If the message she received in her dream is true, she wants to be with her best friend...

But Shen Xianyu herself would also fall in love with someone else.

One of them fell in love with the female lead, while the other toyed with the male lead's feelings.

It's really outrageous.

Tang Wanwan felt a mix of emotions, and her expression turned rather unpleasant.

Jiang Yanzhi had already glanced at her a few times without leaving a trace, and said, "If you're not feeling well, don't force yourself, remember to take your medicine."

This reminder startled Tang Wanwan.

She reached out and touched her heart.

Surprisingly, the oppressive, suffocating atmosphere of the past was no longer present here.

Despite having been on a plane for several hours, she felt no discomfort whatsoever upon landing.

I feel light and refreshed, without any of the fatigue that has lingered for a long time.

Normally, let alone three hours at a height, even just walking a few steps would leave her breathless and exhausted.

All these changes... happened after meeting Jiang Yan.

It seems that she consumed the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill, which replenished some of the vital energy that was congenitally deficient in her body.

Is the story in my dream real?

—Is Jiang Yanzhi her perfect tonic?

The thought flashed through Tang Wanwan's mind, and she shuddered.

Jiang Yanzhi was startled. "What's wrong?"

He pulled the car over to the side of the road, turned to look at her, and asked, "Where do you feel unwell?"

As he spoke, he reached for the medicine in her bag.

Tang Wanwan lowered her eyes, clutched her chest, and carefully felt her heartbeat for a while.

The surge of emotions made it beat much faster than usual.

However, she felt no discomfort whatsoever.

Jiang Yanzhi had already taken out a porcelain bottle containing medicine from her bag. It wasn't hospital packaging, and there were no instructions on it.

He frowned slightly: "How many do you eat at once?"

As he spoke, he leaned closer to the passenger seat, wanting to see her expression.

He may not have meant anything by it, but the oppressive feeling created by the adult man's sudden approach still made Tang Wanwan feel a little flustered and she stepped back. "I don't feel uncomfortable, I don't need to take medicine."

It was a very obvious defensive stance. Jiang Yanzhi was silent for a moment, realizing that his actions were indeed a bit rash, and then said, "Sorry."

He sat up straight and handed over the medicine bottle. "Are you sure you don't need to take the medicine?... If something happens to you, I won't be able to explain it to Xianyu."

The following sentence seems to explain his somewhat persistent behavior.

Tang Wanwan shook her head, "No need, I know my own body, I won't push myself."

She took the medicine bottle, put it back in her bag, thought for a moment, and then explained, "I was just too surprised, I wasn't feeling unwell."

As for what's surprising...

She couldn't help but look up at the 'Perfect Tonic Pill' in front of her, only to meet the other person's gaze.

Their eyes met, and Tang Wanwan tightened her grip on the backpack strap.

For the first time, I felt a little hesitant.

He's quite good-looking, with a clean and refined appearance.

Or perhaps, she...

No, no.

The idea that had just surfaced was subconsciously rejected.

The matter has not been confirmed yet, how could she have wavered in her decision so quickly?

Jiang Yanzhi is still Shen Xianyu's good brother. What does this do to Shen Xianyu?

...However, the feeling of being refreshed and clear-headed was so real.

If the clues in the dream are true.

The perfect tonic that can cure her is right in front of you, are you really not going to take it?

In any case, Shen Xianyu will change his mind even in his dreams.

She will lose Shen Xianyu.

However, having a healthy body... doesn't seem like a bad thing.

Even if Jiang Yanzhi was extremely intelligent, he couldn't have imagined what the girl next to him was thinking at that moment.

He looked her over carefully for a few moments, and seeing that she looked alright, he felt slightly relieved and said, "If you're alright, I'll drive off."

Tang Wanwan nodded, "Go ahead."

She turned to look out the window, her mind in turmoil.

She had known she liked Shen Xianyu for a long time.

They met when they were young. The young boy from the capital was unruly and aloof. Meeting her was like meeting his nemesis. From then on, he stayed by her side and took care of her meticulously.

In the years before that, Shen Xianyu was the one who went to Z City. From the age of eight to eighteen, the two were childhood sweethearts and grew up together.

Now, for the first time, she has taken the initiative to go to Beijing.

But then I faced this choice.

She was born with a congenital deficiency and an illness.

She cannot have too much fluctuation in joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, like a fragile porcelain doll.

Her parents hired a specialized medical team to develop a cure for her, but they were still unable to achieve a complete cure.

She, who is always on her medication, really, really wants to experience the life of an ordinary person.

You can freely experience all the emotions of life.

It's true that she likes Shen Xianyu, but she never thought that her insistence on liking Shen Xianyu would one day conflict with her health.

I never imagined that Shen Xianyu would like someone else.

Jiang Yanzhi was steering the car, glancing at the girl next to him every now and then.

As if she had encountered some problem, her brows furrowed slightly, and her long eyelashes cast a soft glow in the setting sun, making her stunningly beautiful.

For some reason, Jiang Yanzhi suddenly understood why she was so guarded.

The girl his best friend had cherished for years was someone even the sunshine seemed to linger over, someone he couldn't bear to leave.