To outsiders, Su Shangfei is Mu Ruye’s expressionless and efficient gold-medal secretary. Her phone is on 24/7, she’s always calm, rational, and composed like an AI.

It’s said that Secretary Su and President Mu go way back. For six years, she accompanied him as he fought his way from a grassroots department manager to the Executive President of Greater China. As he rose in power, so did her position.

Mu Ruye, known for his cold demeanor, has publicly stated more than once:
“Su Shangfei is my most capable subordinate—and the person I trust the most.”

“Next year during the board re-election, I’ll become the new Chairman and put you on the board too.”
After a night of social drinking, Mu Ruye—reeking of alcohol—talks to Su Shangfei as usual, filled with hopes for their shared future.

But unlike the past, this time his heartfelt rambling doesn’t earn a gentle response.

Instead, he returns the next day to find a cold-toned resignation letter sitting on his desk.

“I’ll give you paid vacation, a raise, and double your annual bonus. That car I assigned you is outdated—I just bought a new one, take it.”
“Thank you, but my mind is made up. I’ll officially resign in a month.”

“Without me, it’ll be hard for you to climb higher. Everyone in the industry knows you’re my right-hand. What company would truly accept you? Shangfei, think this through. I’m your best option.”

Only after Su Shangfei’s resignation does Mu Ruye suddenly realize—
Every success, every advancement in his career, she had been there.
He had built his entire future around her.
She had long become an irreplaceable part of his life.

When it comes to Secretary Su, letting go is not an option.

Backed into a corner, Su Shangfei can’t help asking:

“What exactly do you want from me?”
“I want you to stay by my side—forever.”
“You’re just used to having me around. Habits can be changed.”
“No. This isn’t habit. It’s the deep, surging love I never realized I had.”