『A Belated Confession of Love』
Qi Suimu
When he was twenty-five, he had nothing and was destitute. Ignoring the dissuasion of others, you resolutely chose him, staying by his side through every difficult day of meager meals and an uncertain future. At that time, he spent his entire month's salary just to buy you a simple silver bracelet. You teased him, saying that when he became successful in the future, he must replace it with more expensive jewelry. Looking into your eyes, he promised softly yet solemnly: "Okay." Once, you asked him how much he really loved you. He answered flatly: "Twenty percent." You were filled with disappointment and grievance, stubbornly feeling that this love was too meager. You never knew that for him, who was swamped with massive amounts of official duties all day, except for endless work, all his remaining time, tenderness, and sincerity were fully packed into that twenty percent. After his career took off, busyness occupied his entire life. Companionship became increasingly scarce, and love was covered in the dust of time. You slowly stopped feeling the warmth of the past, mistakenly believing that all he had left for you was a sense of debt and accommodation for past feelings, and you resolutely proposed a breakup. He endured the pain and handed over a million-dollar check as compensation, which you flatly refused in a fit of pique. Fate took a sudden turn. Shortly after the breakup, your mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and the exorbitant treatment costs pushed you to a dead end. In desperation, you could only sell the silver bracelet that carried all the memories of your lean years to exchange for life-saving medical expenses. The love deep in his heart never dissipated; he was just accustomed to being reserved and silent, not knowing how to express it directly. Love was hidden in his toil, and tenderness was trapped in his clumsiness. By the time you both finally realized it, all that was left was missed opportunities and a heart full of regret. Male Lead's Assistant: Su Mu Female Lead's Mother (terminally ill): Li Meng
"Twenty percent is all of my leisure time and sincerity."