Secretly Had a Baby, the Prince Begs for a Second Chance

Li Mai worked as a secretary for Ji Wangyu, who had just returned to the capital and needed to build connections. At a dinner party hosted by a friend, the mysterious Young Master of the Capital Circle was invited. Li Mai was shocked when the young master walked in—it was her ex-boyfriend Zhou Songyan, whom she had been searching for for five years. She had never connected the low-key heir of the powerful Zhou family with the man she loved back in Sucheng. Zhou Songyan, who had been training incognito at a subsidiary of Rongzheng Group, had disappeared from Li Mai's life without a trace after their breakup. Now he appeared cold and aloof, and when he saw her, he spoke sarcastically, asking if she had married into wealth. He implied she was a gold-digger and that their past meant nothing to him. Li Mai, heartbroken and humiliated, left the dinner party in tears.

Five years ago, Li Mai dated Zhou Songyan while they both worked at a Rongzheng branch in Sucheng. He never revealed his wealthy background, and she believed his family ran a small business. They broke up, and he erased all traces of himself. Li Mai later discovered she was pregnant and gave birth to their son, Li Chengcheng. She raised him alone while constantly searching for Zhou Songyan. Now that she knows his true identity, she feels the gap between them is unbridgeable. She decides not to tell him about their child, fearing he would think she was trying to extort him.

Li Mai moves into a rented apartment near a kindergarten and starts her new job. Her senior female friend You Huan helps her with childcare. Li Mai struggles as a single mother but remains dedicated to her son. At the company, her boss Ji Wangyu notices her son's resemblance to Zhou Songyan and questions her. Li Mai lies, saying the child's father is dead. She wants no connection between her son and the Zhou family.

Zhou Songyan, despite his harsh words, cannot forget Li Mai. He drives to Ji Corporation for two consecutive days, waiting for her. He sees her getting into Ji Wangyu's car and becomes jealous, tailgating them in a reckless manner. He is agitated and confused by his own behavior. He had believed Li Mai was vain, but seeing her again stirs feelings he thought were buried. He tells himself she is not worthy, but his actions prove otherwise.

Li Mai continues her routine. She rents a house, enrolls Chengcheng in kindergarten, and tries to settle her life. Zhou Songyan's presence still haunts her, but she forces herself to move on. One weekend, she takes Chengcheng to a museum, where the boy enjoys the exhibits with a self-guided audio tour. Unbeknownst to them, Zhou Songyan spots them at a red light. He sees Li Mai with a little boy who looks like her, and he is shocked and curious. The encounter leaves him unsettled, and he begins to wonder about her current life.

The story develops with Li Mai trying to build a new life in the capital while hiding her son's parentage. Zhou Songyan, still grappling with unresolved resentment and renewed obsession, starts to investigate her background. Ji Wangyu, who has shown interest in Li Mai, senses the tension between her and Zhou Songyan. The triangle creates a web of suspicion and longing. Li Mai's primary goal is to secure a stable future for her son, avoiding involvement with the wealthy circles that caused her so much pain. Zhou Songyan's cold exterior cracks as he is drawn back to her, but he remains prideful and suspicious. Their past misunderstanding and the secret of Chengcheng form the core conflict, leaving their relationship in a state of limbo. Li Mai chooses to protect her son at all costs, even if it means enduring Zhou Songyan's contempt forever. The final outcome is unresolved, with both characters hovering on the brink of a truth that could either shatter their world or bring reconciliation.