On the day of her wedding to Su Jinrou, Song Ruoyu suddenly fled, causing a citywide scandal.
Rumors spread that Su Jinrou, heartbroken and weeping, fell gravely ill.
Her parents, unable to find a cure, desperately sought a girl named Qin Xi with a compatible birth chart to perform a "joyous cleansing" ritual for their daughter.
Burdened by debt and with no way out, Qin Xi signed a contract and entered the Su household.
Upon their first meeting, Qin Xi expected the wealthy young mistress to be spoiled and domineering, but instead, she saw Su Jinrou lying weakly in bed, smiling softly and whispering, "I'm sorry." Touched, Qin Xi chose to stay.
Later, as Su Jinrou’s health gradually improved, she still gazed gently at the troubled Qin Xi and said, "Don’t worry. Give me a year, and I’ll tear up the contract to set you free."
Believing her, Qin Xi stayed by Su Jinrou’s side, caring for her tenderly, watching her recover bit by bit, her eyes regaining spirit. Filled with joy, Qin Xi counted down the days to her freedom.
Yet when the year ended, neither mentioned the contract or parting.
As days passed, Qin Xi grew conflicted—until Song Ruoyu returned, tearfully begging Su Jinrou for forgiveness. Heartbroken, Qin Xi silently packed her bags to leave.
But just as she stepped out, Su Jinrou stopped her. Under Qin Xi’s stunned gaze, Su Jinrou walked slowly to her, wrapping slender arms around her waist. With trembling warmth, she whispered, "A'Xi, don’t go... please?"
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Su Jinrou had once resigned herself to a life without light.
She lived only to shield her grandmother and sister, praying for their health and happiness—never for herself.
On countless sleepless nights, she huddled under blankets on the rooftop, staring at the stars.
Then Qin Xi arrived—unexpectedly becoming her galaxy, igniting hope, and resting on her shoulder as the stars bloomed.