Love's Ambition

Xu Yan, hiding a heart condition, reinvents herself and hires strangers to pose as her parents to impress boyfriend Shen Haoming’s family, testing her wit and resolve in high-stakes deception.

After collapsing at work, Xu Yan discovers Shen Haoming’s caring side, but scrutiny from his mother Yu Lan and rival elites challenges her worthiness and ambition.

To win over Yu Lan, Xu Yan navigates elite social circles, leveraging her resourcefulness to boost her career while deepening her bond with Shen Haoming.

Haunted by a painful past and family neglect, Xu Yan leans on Shen Haoming and her own determination to rise above her hardships and claim her happiness.

Xu Yan navigates tense family dynamics as her estranged father and sister resurface, while juggling her secret plan to marry into wealth and her growing bond with Shen Haoming.

Amid wedding chaos and lingering insecurities, Xu Yan carefully manages jealous rivals, reconciles with her grandmother, and solidifies her connection with Shen Haoming.

Lin Tao tries to find Qiao Lin through Xu Yan - and causes a scene. Shen Haoming has his eye on a plot of land, but runs into funding issues.

Shen Haoming partners with Shouke. Sun Siwei tries to set up Xu Yan, but she maneuvers cleverly and comes out on top.

Shen Haochen is hostile toward Xu Yan. Xu Yan reunites with Zhou Zeyuan. Shen Haochen throws a tantrum, but Xu Yan deals it with effortlessly.

Qiao Lin meets Xu Wenjin, and later decides to pursue further studies. Zhou Zeyuan threatens Xu Yan in order to secure funds.

Zhou Zeyuan exposes Xu Yan's true identity to the Qiao family. Xu Yan attempts to test Shen Haoming — but is interrupted.

With Xu Yan's help, Shen Haoming gains support from the Yuanhang Fund. He plans to celebrate Xu Yan's birthday, but unexpected trouble arises.

Shen Haoming implements major personnel changes at the company. Fang Lei reveals a shocking secret to Xu Yan.

Xu Yan confronts Shen Haoming, leading to a falling out. At the hospital, Qiao Lin secretly helps Yu Yiming, touching his heart.

Grandma suddenly falls ill and is hospitalized. Feeling guilty, Xu Yan decides to get a divorce. Qiao Lin helps Yu Yiming relieve stress.

Shen Haoming is upset when he runs into Yu Yiming at Xu Yan's apartment. After the divorce, Xu Yan starts a new career online.

Shen Haoming manages to get rid of Li Baogong. Xu Yan's livestream is not performing well. Shen Haoming tries to help — but she rejects his offer.

Xu Yan and her sisters struggle with business. Lin Tao troubles Qiao Lin, but Yu Yiming helps her. Shen Haoming looks for evidence to fix some issues.

Jiang Liang uses work to show interest in Xu Yan. To secure a deal, Shen Haoming suggests to Xu Yan that they pretend to be a loving couple at a party.

Shen Haoming opens up about his feelings to Xu Yan, who remains distant. Mr. and Mrs. Barakin accept Xu Yan's invitation to a festival.

The sisters celebrate a success, but Shen Haoming is upset about Jiang Liang. Shen Jinsong and his son have an open talk and start mending their rift.

Jiang Liang tries to draw Xu Yan closer. With Yan Yifang's business booming, Xu Yan has no time for Shen Haoming. Yu Yiming and Qiao Lin face a crisis.

Yu Yiming advises Shen Haoming to take the initiative. Mr. Barakin proposes a three-month trial period. Yu Yiming opens his heart to Qiao Lin.

The market is flooded with counterfeits, plunging Yan Yifang into a complete crisis. Some people make matters worse — while others offer help.

Xu Yan and Yan Yifang participate in a design contest but are disqualified. Jiang Liang gets close to Xu Yan, sparking Shen Haoming's jealousy.

The contest is followed by a wild night of celebrating. Shen Haoming invites Xu Yan to dinner to entertain Mrs. Barakin — but they part on bad terms.

Shen Haoming arranges a series of chance encounters in Gubei; Xu Yan can't help but laugh. Xu Yan hopes to find a certain artisan, but taces setbacks.

Shen Haoming and Xu Yan engineer a reconciliation. Haoming makes peace with his father, while his relationship with Haochen causes speculation.

The Shen family company faces a crisis, devastating Shen Haochen. Tensions rise between Fang Lei and Han Weiping. Lin Tao's true colors emerge.

Lin Tao reveals the truth. Shen Haoming and Xu Yan choose to unite to overcome challenges. Qiao Lin has to part ways with Yu Yiming.

Shen Haochen finally lets go of his grudges. Lin Tao's plot is exposed, and Qiao Lin escapes. Shen Haoming tries to bring down Qu Mingcheng.

Fang Lei reveals Shen Haochen's true identity. Shen Haoming and Xu Yan reach professional pinnacles. Qiao Lin and others find love.