The Substitute Quits

Shen Xingchen grew up in a patriarchal family and suffered a tough childhood.Xie Linyuan was her only light in her youth.She was later forced by her family to marry a stranger for a three‑million‑yuan betrothal gift,only to find the groom was her long‑time crush Xie Linyuan.The marriage was forced by a scandal.Xie Linyuan originally loved He Shanshan but was forced to break up with her.Holding Shen Xingchen responsible for the trap,he treated her coldly in private despite protecting her in public. After learning the truth,Xie Linyuan felt guilty and tried to make amends.However,He Shanshan returned,and Xie Linyuan asked for a divorce right after Shen Xingchen got pregnant.Devastated,Shen Xingchen was hospitalized with He Shanshan as her attending doctor.Seeing their lingering bond,Shen Xingchen decided to let go of the marriage and pursue her abandoned medical dream. Xie Linyuan,who had already fallen in love with her,refused to divorce.His father forced Shen Xingchen to stay with threats and benefits,leaving her completely heartbroken.While Shen Xingchen prepared for medical school with her friend Zhao Zexuan’s help,Xie Linyuan realized his feelings for He Shanshan were just a misunderstanding and that he had always loved Shen Xingchen. Before he could make up for it,He Shanshan schemed to reconcile with him.Xie Linyuan even left pregnant Shen Xingchen during a prenatal checkup to help He Shanshan,causing Shen Xingchen’s car accident and miscarriage,and ending their relationship completely. To repay his debt to He Shanshan,Xie Linyuan married her quickly.Yet He Shanshan only wanted revenge.She stole business secrets,ruined the Xie family’s company and destroyed their family before leaving triumphantly. When Xie Linyuan lost everything,Shen Xingchen returned with company shares and had been admitted to her ideal medical school.In the end,Xie Linyuan chased after her,confessed all misunderstandings,bared his true love and begged for a second chance.