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Summary

A woman, Xia Shuyu, recounts surviving 22 summers as the family’s “understanding” scapegoat—while her older sister, Xia Shuman, is constantly favored. After Shuyu finally buys air conditioners with her first paycheck, she discovers her room is still unbearably hot; meanwhile, the rest of the family somehow gets cooling.

Her mother even jokes that the loud outdoor unit will “wake-proof” her sister’s sleep, and everyone around her treats Shuyu’s suffering as normal. Shuyu’s boyfriend, Lu Qi, is present and helps Xia Shuman with the AC—quietly reinforcing that Shuyu is expected to endure.

Key highlights / turning points

• The “air conditioner prank” that’s really betrayal: Xia Shuman receives the cooled rooms, while Shuyu’s bed is left with a giant gourd/pumpkin-like “cooling” prop. The gesture lands as humiliating proof that Shuyu is the one meant to tolerate heat and inconvenience.

• Romance with Lu Qi starts cracking: When Lu Qi promises to “fix things” and offer a “make-up” cooling solution, Shuyu refuses—showing she’s done swallowing resentment. But when her sister needs help for an art exhibition, Lu Qi pressures Shuyu again, implying the favor is something Shuyu should “owe” him for his help.

• Shuyu finally fights back—then gets punished: Over dinner, Shuman cries and pressures everyone emotionally. Shuyu holds firm that she won’t be forced to ghostwrite work again. The family escalates: Shuyu must sign responsibility papers tied to her sister’s career scandal, or she will be blocked from leaving to work.

• Her real escape plan: Shuyu resigns, deletes her chat history, and prepares a legal counterattack. Instead of signing scapegoat documents, she secretly provides evidence proving she was the unpaid ghostwriter and that Shuman used her identity and fame to profit.

• Courtroom twist—Lu Qi is blindsided: In a tense final-minute meeting, Lu Qi expects Shuyu to submit. Instead, the legal director presents thick, notarized evidence and Shuyu’s signed declaration ending the ghostwriting arrangement. Lu Qi’s “we’ll fix it” story collapses instantly.

• Online backlash and disappearance: The scandal goes viral: Xia Shuman is accused of plagiarism and bullying her younger sister. During the family’s chaotic rage, Shuyu’s key belongings and documents vanish from the west-facing room—confirming she has already disappeared to protect herself and expose the truth.

• Public justice vs. private ruin: Lu Qi and the Xia family’s world collapses under lawsuits and investigations: job loss/blacklisting, embezzlement inquiries, arrests, and financial collapse. Xia Shuman and the family spiral into desperation as legal consequences catch up.

• Final emotional payoff through a “cooling” motif: The story repeatedly uses AC/fans/heat as a symbol: Shuyu wasn’t protected—she endured. The ending frames her liberation as “a spring that never ends,” culminating in a major design award. Duan Jingchuan shows care she never received before, remembering her needs and treating her as an equal rather than an accessory.

Notable jokes / reactions

• The family’s cold humor is consistently cruel—especially when the mother redirects Shuyu’s AC to her siblings and uses the “winter melon/gourd” idea as a “joke” solution.
• Lu Qi’s “you’re the most understanding person” approach reads like performative concern that Shuyu gradually breaks by refusing to keep sacrificing herself.

Ending / conclusion

After Shuyu’s evidence exposes the plagiarism and abuse setup, the Xia family and Lu Qi face total consequences. Shuyu leaves them behind, keeps her independence, and ultimately shines publicly—winning “Designer of the Year.” For the first time, she feels like someone chose her properly, not merely used her.

Personalities / characters appearing

• Xia Shuyu (main narrator): younger sister; treated as unpaid ghostwriter; later wins a major award
• Xia Shuman / “Man Man”: older sister; accused of plagiarism and bullying
• Lu Qi / “Xiao Lu”: boyfriend who pressures Shuyu to take the blame; later disgraced
• Duan Jingchuan / “Duan Jingxuan”: Yuncheng design director; later becomes a supportive ally
• Xia Zihang: older brother; an aggressive enforcer for the family’s plan
• Xia’s mother (Mrs. Xia / Mrs. Ha): primary caretaker who favors Shuman and pressures Shuyu
• Xia’s father (Mr. Xia / Mr. Ha): supports the “bigger picture” argument; later collapses
• Legal director Tran / Director Chen Ci (legal side): presents evidence and drives the legal outcome
• HR / company personnel: involved in resignation/onboarding processes
• Misc. relatives/family members (including aunts and siblings): contribute to pressure and chaos