Cinderella's Hunt

On the surface, Qi Yang appears pure and delicate. In truth, she’s a calculating woman with clear goals and ruthless methods. She deliberately provokes the wealthy heiress Li Yangyang, using her as a stepping stone to enter a high-society banquet. There, she stages a fall into the arms of Li Qiming, the Li family’s second son, successfully capturing his interest. Qi Yang exploits Li Qiming’s affection to gain money and resources while taking revenge on Li Yangyang, ultimately ruining her reputation. The Li family’s eldest son, Li Shuli, sees through Qi Yang’s schemes and proposes a deal: if she helps him fight for the family inheritance, he’ll give her his full support. Working together, the two manipulate events to sow chaos within the Li family, eventually defeating the faction led by their stepmother. Li Shuli secures his inheritance, and over the course of their alliance, his bond with Qi Yang deepens. Yet Qi Yang remains clear-headed and recognizes the emptiness and risks of a marriage within the elite. Ultimately, she rejects his proposal, opting instead to live independently and take full control of her own life.