Forced into perpetual second place from childhood through university, Ye Zhou carries the invisible weight of constant mediocrity. At home he ranks second. In academics he ranks second. No matter the dedication poured into his efforts, the curse of "second" clings to him relentlessly. Even his prized appearance—something that should set him apart—becomes classified as merely second-best in university. A man trapped in the shadow of someone else's success, desperate to understand why first place remains forever beyond reach. Then everything changes. Through unwavering perseverance, Ye Zhou finally transcends his ceiling. He climbs to first place. He becomes the one everyone desires. The plot twist that redefines everything: the rival he surpassed, the one who inspired his ascent, falls in love with him. This is how a man born to be second claimed the crown of first and discovered that his greatest achievement was earning someone's heart in the process.