Lighter & Princess

Zhu Yun returns to college after years abroad. She clashes with Li Xun-a cold programming prodigy and ex-convict rep-in a tense meet-cute at school. Sparks fly.

Their past encounters resurface when Zhu Yun confronts Li Xun about skipping class. A personal trip down memory lane begins.

Li Xun launches a prank virus that crashes the department. Zhu Yun is forced to resolve it-marking the start of their uneasy teamwork.

Zhu Yun's campus stand-up act is overshadowed by Li Xun's bold confession-interrupting her performance and stealing the limelight.

Li Xun's coding camp draws rival students like Gao Jianhong and Zhu Yun. A challenge forms-winner-takes-control of the study group.

Tensions escalate at the camp as Zhu Yun hones her skills. Li Xun stays one step ahead-drawing her eyes inward.

Gao Jianhong's ego flares amid group work. Zhu Yun and Li Xun solve a major bug-bolstering mutual respect.

A strict camp supervisor puts pressure on the trio. Zhu Yun and Li Xun draw closer-confiding small hopes and fears.

On a hike, Zhu Yun, Li Xun, and Gao Jianhong bond while planning an app. But competition heats as Zhang Xiaobei gets upset.

Zhang Xiaobei sabotages their app demo. Li Xun deliberately tanks the project to spare Zhu Yun but risks his reputation.

Li Lan reveals Li Xun's history: his hacking past, his mother's illness, and the stolen lighter from his father. Emotional layers deepen.

Li Xun shares the story behind the lighter-a legacy of loss and promise. Zhu Yun sees a grayer version of his stoic exterior.

Tender hotel-room moments and nervous intimacy hint at deeper feelings. Chemistry begins to bridge their worlds.

A poignant New Year's Eve scene: he gives her a princess dress; she returns his repaired lighter. The title truly shines.

Gao Jianhong, resentful of Li Xun's spotlight, plots to undermine him. Zhu Yun becomes caught between loyalty and ambition.

Gao collaborates with Fang Zhi Jing to sabotage Li Xun's team. Tensions escalate, friendships crack-trust is tested.

A tragedy strikes: Li Xun's sister is injured due to sabotage. He spirals, resigns, and disappears, leaving Zhu Yun helpless and heartbroken.

They finally become a couple-but not before a time skip to the present. Reunion amid college life.

Post-skip, Zhu Yun and Li Xun reconnect, awkward yet familiar. Emotions thaw as they realize the void left by separation.

They wrap up old projects and look forward-units merge, futures blur. University life becomes bittersweet.

Caps, gowns, and a silent promise: love matures as they part college behind. A new chapter beckons.

Li Xun recruits Zhu Yun for a startup venture-her strengths soften his guarded heart.

Gao Jianhong betrays them, selling shares of L&P. Fans rage: 'literal scum' of drama emerges.

Corporate storm erupts. Li Xun faces betrayal, Zhu Yun supports him. Their bond steels through fire.