The episode opens with the male protagonist, Ye Mu, being tormented by a past curse in a nightmare. He is seen as the "Child of Death," destined to bring misfortune to those he loves and who love him, a fate linked to the death of Chi Xi's mother. Waking from his nightmare, Ye Mu silently prepares breakfast for the female protagonist, Chi Xi, on her birthday, showcasing his deep care. After Chi Xi wakes up, her conversation with Assistant He reveals her complex feelings towards Ye Mu's controlling affection. Subsequently, Chi Xi receives a call from her childhood friend Yan Zhao, who invites her to a nightclub. Ye Mu, through Assistant He, is immediately aware of this, foreshadowing an impending conflict between them regarding protection and freedom.
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