Because of Wu Yifan constantly breaking his heart, Yixing has come to believe that love should be selfless, that it does not want for itself but should give wholeheartedly without expecting anything in return. A short-lived friendship with Wu Yifan sends Yixing into a depression, but his newfound friendship with Luhan gives him light and hope and a new determination to never give up. Years later, Yixing finds himself sticking close with Luhan, even though the latter has his own issues--Luhan is torn between Sehun and Xiumin. Also, Yixing plays cupid to awkward Kai and oblivious Baekhyun as the other two boys pursue their love. Moreover, Yixing confronts himself when he finds out that Yifan is yet in another heartbreaking relationship with Tao. With no one else he could talk to aside from Luhan, Yixing finds comfort with the angelic Suho and trolling Chen.