Zhuang Ling held an intense grudge against Shu Bohang, whom he viewed as his top rival. Bohang was accountable for breaking up his family and had tricked Ling into thinking he cared for him to keep him around. Ling deemed any misfortune that befell Bohang as justified and had no sympathy or affection for him. Yet, after Bohang's unexpected passing, Ling discovered that things aren't always what they seem.