In the hallways of Jiangxi High School, where facades hide deeper truths, "A Pernicious Facade" unfolds the tangled lives of Zhen and Xie. Zhen, a charismatic but tormenting bully, conceals a secret behind his popularity. The silent scholar, Xie, guards his true identity and holds his secrets close to his heart. As a stolen journal outs Xie's hidden truth, it triggers a torrent of bullying from Zhen. Amid the shadows of torment, Zhen and Xie unravel they layers within each others' hearts. As a reluctant connection forms, the two boys struggle to understand themselves and the world around them.