The story revolves around the relationships between family members, particularly between a father and son. The narrative begins with a heartwarming scene of a father, Pipop, celebrating his son Nueng's 18th birthday. Pipop is a successful businessman who owns a luxurious hotel. He wants Nueng to take over his business empire one day.
Tragedy strikes when Pipop is attacked and killed. Nueng is devastated and feels lost without his father. His mother, Tanya, tries to fill the void and reassures Nueng that he will take care of everything.
As the story progresses, Nueng struggles to come to terms with his new responsibilities. He faces challenges from his peers and the press, who question his ability to take over his father's business.
Meanwhile, a new character, Palm, is introduced. He is the son of Chanon, a loyal employee of Pipop. Palm moves to Bangkok to prepare for his university entrance exams and stays with Tanya and Nueng.
The story explores the relationships between the characters, particularly between Nueng and Palm, as they navigate their new circumstances. It also touches on themes of identity, loyalty, and the challenges of growing up.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The main character, Nuengdiao, is turning 18 years old.
2. Nuengdiao's father, Pipop, is a successful businessman who owns a hotel business.
3. Pipop has a meeting with a landlord from Macau on Nuengdiao's birthday.
4. Nuengdiao wants to play piano for his father, but his father is late due to the meeting.
5. Nuengdiao's mother tries to comfort him, saying that his father will arrive soon.
6. Nuengdiao's father eventually arrives and promises to make it up to him.
7. Nuengdiao's father wants him to help manage the family business.
8. Nuengdiao is hesitant, saying he is still in his last year of high school.
9. Nuengdiao's father gives him a gift, a necklace with the words "Wei Yi" meaning "only one".
10. Nuengdiao's father tells him that he is the only one who will protect the Kiattrakulmaytee family after him.
11. Nuengdiao's father passes away, and his mother, Tanya, takes over as CEO of the company.
12. Nuengdiao is asked to take care of everything in the company and family.
13. Nuengdiao is approached by the class president to join the music club.
14. Nuengdiao meets Palm, the son of his father's employee, Chanon.
15. Palm is introduced to Nuengdiao's mother, Tanya, and will be staying with them for two weeks.
16. Nuengdiao's mother offers to help Palm get into the same school as Nuengdiao.
17. Nuengdiao's father's death is investigated by the police, who suspect it may be related to a business conflict.