Lin Yuxing is mistaken for the love interest of Gu Zhongyi, a popular heartthrob. Gu Zhongyi then hires Lin Yuxing as his shield and treats him specially. Lin Yuxing develops feelings for Gu Zhongyi but believes it is one-sided. However, Gu Zhongyi has loved him for many years. Gu Zhongyi reveals he is from the future and both he and Lin Yuxing have been reborn.
… Due to a series of misunderstandings, Lin Yuxing, a poor student, is mistakenly identified as the love interest of the aloof campus heartthrob, Gu Zhongyi.
Lin Yuxing: Please stop spreading rumors and don’t interfere with my part-time job.
Gu Zhongyi: I have too many pursuers, and I happen to need a shield. The monthly salary can be negotiated.
Lin Yuxing: Hello, Senior Gu, I am the best shield you can have!
In front of the seemingly unapproachable Gu Zhongyi, Lin Yuxing receives special treatment.
Unfortunately, the mutually beneficial arrangement doesn’t last long as Lin Yuxing unluckily realizes that he seems to have developed feelings for Gu Zhongyi. Thinking that it’s only one-sided, Lin Yuxing, who considers himself imperfect, hesitates to express his feelings. Little does he know that Gu Zhongyi has loved him for many years, and everything was planned in advance.
