Recaps

Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan sneaked into Fu Jingfan’s high school, where Fu Jingfan recalled his difficult student years and showed Su Huaiming the school. After a security guard spotted them, they fled toward the perimeter wall, leaving Su Huaiming captivated by Fu Jingfan.

• Fu Jingfan and Su Huaiming entered the school at night with the guard’s help, and Fu Jingfan told Su Huaiming how he had skipped classes to earn tuition money.
• Su Huaiming saw Fu Jingfan’s display in the outstanding alumni board, praised him, and laughed when Fu Jingfan revealed that the school had wanted to erect a statue of him.
• Su Huaiming nearly fell while walking backward, and Fu Jingfan caught him before offering to show him his old classroom.
• A security guard spotted them, so Fu Jingfan grabbed Su Huaiming’s wrist and ran with him across the dark campus.
• Fu Jingfan lifted Su Huaiming onto the perimeter wall, then climbed up after him.

Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan escaped a security guard by climbing over a courtyard wall, then shared an intimate moment before heading out for late-night food. They returned home with the food, where Su Huaiming learned Fu Xiaoxiao was already asleep.

• Fu Jingfan caught Su Huaiming as he jumped over the courtyard wall, then hid him from a passerby until they were alone.
• Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan walked to the car, and Fu Jingfan explained that he had often climbed that wall to skip class.
• Fu Jingfan took Su Huaiming to collect Cantonese dim sum, and Su Huaiming eagerly ate abalone puffs during the drive home.
• Su Huaiming fed Fu Jingfan an abalone puff, and Fu Jingfan's lips brushed his finger.
• Su Huaiming carried the food boxes into the house and learned from the housekeeper that Fu Xiaoxiao was already asleep.

Su Huaiming shared food with Fu Xiaoxiao and spent an awkwardly intimate night beside Fu Jingfan, who carefully drew him away from the edge of the bed. The next night, a late-night snack led Su Huaiming to recognize the missing matching ring on Fu Jingfan’s desk, and Fu Jingfan claimed Su Huaiming had given it to him.

• Fu Xiaoxiao woke to the food’s aroma, joined Su Huaiming and the butler for dinner, and persuaded Su Huaiming to give him another bite before bedtime.
• Fu Jingfan got into bed beside Su Huaiming, who became acutely aware of his presence and tried to move away; Fu Jingfan pulled him back to keep him from falling.
• Fu Jingfan spent the following day working in his study, then asked Su Huaiming to bring him a late-night snack.
• Su Huaiming noticed a red velvet box on Fu Jingfan’s desk and remembered it held one of the matching rings he had thought was lost.
• Fu Jingfan told Su Huaiming that he had given him the ring.

Su Huaiming struggled to understand Fu Jingfan’s intentions after discovering their rings were a matching couple’s set, then visited the old madam’s studio and learned that Fu Jingfan had promised to respect and protect him. The old madam suggested Fu Jingfan’s appreciation and respect were the foundations of love, leaving Su Huaiming flustered and guilty.

• Fu Jingfan persuaded Su Huaiming to accept a ruby collar pin as a return gift instead of asking for his ring back, and Su Huaiming later realized their rings were a matching couple’s set.
• Su Huaiming decided he needed to reclaim his ring and help Fu Xiaoxiao adjust to his departure, but he postponed confronting Fu Jingfan when the old madam invited him to her studio.
• The old madam studied Su Huaiming’s two designs, praised their originality, and asked to keep them so they could develop a series together.
• A young designer at the studio questioned Su Huaiming about his work for three hours before the old madam rescued him.
• The old madam told Su Huaiming that Fu Jingfan had promised to respect and protect him, then said Fu Jingfan’s appreciation and respect were foundations of love.

After the old madam told Su Huaiming that Fu Jingfan liked him, Su Huaiming discovered fans’ evidence that Fu Jingfan was in love with him and began wondering whether to stay after their agreement expired. Fu Jingfan noticed Su Huaiming acting strangely and invited him and Fu Xiaoxiao to a hot spring trip, while Fu Xiaoxiao misunderstood what hot springs were for.

• The old madam told Su Huaiming that Fu Jingfan liked him, leaving him conflicted about their approaching separation.
• Su Huaiming browsed the True Love Revival fan community and realized Fu Jingfan might truly love him, then considered staying with him.
• The butler called Fu Jingfan when Su Huaiming stayed in his room and missed dinner; Fu Jingfan checked on him, and Su Huaiming claimed he was overheated from exercise.
• Fu Jingfan invited Su Huaiming and Fu Xiaoxiao to the hot springs, and Su Huaiming agreed.
• Fu Xiaoxiao excitedly prepared to bring his bear body wash until Su Huaiming explained that a hot spring trip was not a bath.

Su Huaiming went with Fu Jingfan and Fu Xiaoxiao on a hot spring vacation while struggling to sort out his feelings about Fu Jingfan. At the inn, they reunited with Song Hanyu, who revealed that he had invested in the place and offered to host Su Huaiming.

• Fu Xiaoxiao teased Su Huaiming about wanting to play in the water, then eagerly agreed to join the hot spring trip.
• Fu Jingfan arranged for Song Hanyu to meet them on the way, and Fu Xiaoxiao noticed Su Huaiming acting nervous around Fu Jingfan.
• Fu Xiaoxiao imitated Uncle Butler and showed off his keen observations, prompting Su Huaiming to praise his talent.
• Fu Jingfan gently asked whether Su Huaiming was angry, but Su Huaiming avoided explaining and remained unsure about his feelings during the drive.
• The group arrived at the mountain hot spring inn, where Song Hanyu greeted Su Huaiming and offered him the best room as a friend.

Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan visited Song Hanyu’s inn with Fu Xiaoxiao, where a hot-spring mishap embarrassed the child before the group enjoyed dinner. After Fu Xiaoxiao fell asleep, Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan went to catch fireflies, and Fu Jingfan approached him with his hands cupped.

• Song Hanyu arranged private hot-spring baths, and Su Huaiming took Fu Xiaoxiao to soak while Fu Jingfan stayed apart from them.
• Fu Xiaoxiao wrapped a towel around his waist to imitate a manly pose, but it fell, leaving him mortified and crying as Su Huaiming and the others comforted him.
• At dinner, Song Hanyu told the group about the fireflies, and Su Huaiming agreed to take Fu Xiaoxiao to see them.
• Fu Xiaoxiao fell asleep after dinner, so Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan went out to the meadow to catch a firefly for him.
• Su Huaiming struggled to catch any fireflies until Fu Jingfan came over, his shirt damp with dew, and held out his cupped hands.

Fu Jingfan confessed that he loved Su Huaiming and asked him to stay by his side forever. Su Huaiming realized his heart had answered yes, but he remained flustered and unsure how he had responded as he returned to their room.

• Fu Jingfan told Su Huaiming he loved him and could not be without him, then asked him to stay together forever.
• Su Huaiming walked back to the room hand in hand with Fu Jingfan but could not remember what he had said in reply.
• In the shower, Su Huaiming saw the water circle his ring finger like an invisible ring and understood that his heart had accepted Fu Jingfan.
• Su Huaiming tried to hide his embarrassment from Fu Jingfan, then left the room to calm himself while Fu Jingfan washed up.
• Su Huaiming returned to find the room empty and the bathroom door still closed, with water running inside.

Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan grew closer when Fu Jingfan confessed his feelings through a bedtime story and Su Huaiming accepted him. Their first kiss kept Su Huaiming awake until late, and the chapter ended with Fu Jingfan bringing him breakfast and encouraging him to sleep more.

• Fu Jingfan pulled down Su Huaiming's covers, then lay beside him while Su Huaiming pretended to sleep.
• Fu Jingfan noticed Su Huaiming was awake and told him a story about a lonely firefly who found a star, revealing his feelings for Su Huaiming.
• Su Huaiming answered Fu Jingfan with “Okay,” accepting his feelings.
• Fu Jingfan kissed Su Huaiming, and they stayed together until Su Huaiming finally fell asleep around three in the morning.
• Fu Jingfan brought Su Huaiming breakfast, then suggested he get more sleep.

Su Huaiming found the firefly Fu Jingfan had left for him and spent the day flustered by Fu Jingfan’s attention as their newly changed relationship left him unsure how to act. The chapter ended with Su Huaiming struggling to stay composed in the hot spring while Fu Jingfan watched him and worried he had pushed him too far.

• Su Huaiming woke, discovered the firefly Fu Jingfan had left in a jar, and lingered over it before joining Fu Jingfan, Fu Xiaoxiao, and Song Hanyu for a meal.
• Fu Jingfan shelled crab for Su Huaiming, who shared some with Fu Xiaoxiao while trying to hide his embarrassment.
• Song Hanyu watched Fu Jingfan grow frustrated as Su Huaiming chatted with others and Fu Xiaoxiao repeatedly took Su Huaiming’s attention.
• Su Huaiming went to soak in the hot spring, and Fu Jingfan unexpectedly entered with Fu Xiaoxiao.
• Su Huaiming became flustered by Fu Jingfan’s presence and sank too far into the water, but Fu Xiaoxiao’s remark let him pretend nothing had happened.
• Fu Jingfan watched Su Huaiming’s distress and wondered whether he had pushed him too hard.

Su Huaiming tried to manage his growing attraction to Fu Jingfan while caring for Fu Xiaoxiao, but Fu Jingfan kept drawing him back in. The next morning, the three went for a mountain walk and befriended a goat, ending with Fu Xiaoxiao reacting to Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan holding hands.

• Su Huaiming played in the hot spring with Fu Xiaoxiao, struggled to ignore Fu Jingfan, and left the pool only after Fu Jingfan had gone.
• Su Huaiming and Fu Xiaoxiao drank warm milk and went to bed; Fu Jingfan secretly held Su Huaiming’s hand beneath the blanket as they slept.
• After breakfast, Song Hanyu suggested a mountain walk, and Su Huaiming took Fu Xiaoxiao out after making him repeat the safety rules.
• Fu Xiaoxiao stopped himself from running toward a goat, then asked Su Huaiming for permission to approach it; Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan agreed and joined him.
• Su Huaiming and Fu Xiaoxiao befriended the goat, while Fu Jingfan took Su Huaiming’s hand and laughed when Su Huaiming warned him to behave.
• Fu Xiaoxiao turned around, exclaimed “Wow,” and made Su Huaiming worry that he had noticed Fu Jingfan holding his hand.

Su Huaiming, Fu Jingfan, and Fu Xiaoxiao sampled wild fruit, and Fu Jingfan kissed Su Huaiming after he pretended that a sour fruit was sweet. Fu Xiaoxiao interrupted them, then revealed that he secretly called Su Huaiming “Su Su,” and Su Huaiming made him promise not to use the nickname.

• Fu Jingfan picked several red fruits for Fu Xiaoxiao and Su Huaiming, but each one was sour, while the fruit Su Huaiming picked was sweet.
• Su Huaiming pretended Fu Jingfan’s fruit was sweet, and Fu Jingfan kissed him against a tree, teasing that the taste was sweet.
• Fu Xiaoxiao returned with grass for the goat and interrupted them, prompting Su Huaiming to kick Fu Jingfan away.
• Fu Xiaoxiao told Fu Jingfan he secretly called Su Huaiming “Su Su” and thought Su Huaiming was little and prone to crying.
• Su Huaiming confronted Fu Xiaoxiao, who placated him by cuddling his leg, and then told him not to use the nickname.

Su Huaiming remained embarrassed and upset with Fu Jingfan after their intimate moment, while Fu Jingfan struggled to get time alone with him. On the final night of the hot spring trip, Fu Jingfan joined Su Huaiming in the pool, and they sat together under the full moon.

• Fu Xiaoxiao mistook Su Huaiming’s swollen, reddened lips for an insect bite, and Fu Jingfan played along to cover up what had happened.
• Fu Jingfan and Fu Xiaoxiao returned a missing goat to its owner, then went back to the inn, where Su Huaiming continued to avoid Fu Jingfan.
• Fu Jingfan asked Song Hanyu how to make Fu Xiaoxiao more independent, and Song Hanyu realized Fu Jingfan was jealous of the boy’s closeness to Su Huaiming.
• During the last two days of the trip, Fu Jingfan restrained himself while Su Huaiming gradually grew more comfortable around him.
• Song Hanyu kept Fu Xiaoxiao occupied so Su Huaiming could visit the hot spring alone, but Fu Jingfan soon joined him and claimed the pools were fully booked.
• Fu Jingfan brushed Su Huaiming’s hair aside, and the two sat shoulder to shoulder, quietly gazing at the full moon.

After Fu Jingfan’s loss of control the previous night, Su Huaiming stayed angry with him, while Fu Jingfan reflected on his behavior and tried to apologize. Su Huaiming focused on his disrupted sleep schedule, and Fu Jingfan ended the night sleeping in the study so he would not disturb him.

• Fu Jingfan took Fu Xiaoxiao to play while Su Huaiming stayed away, and Fu Xiaoxiao waited eagerly for him to return.
• When Su Huaiming reappeared, he ignored Fu Jingfan and carried his own suitcase, making Fu Jingfan realize their relationship was in serious trouble.
• During the drive home, Fu Jingfan reflected on his controlling nature and regretted failing to respect Su Huaiming’s wishes the previous night.
• At the apartment, Su Huaiming threw a pillow at Fu Jingfan and complained that their late night had disrupted his sleep schedule and threatened his health.
• Fu Jingfan promised not to disturb Su Huaiming’s sleep again, but Su Huaiming remained awake and agreed that Fu Jingfan should sleep in the study.

Su Huaiming went to Ji Mingzhe’s film premiere with Fu Jingfan, who tried to grow closer while Su Huaiming kept their relationship discreet in public. After they returned home, Fu Jingfan received an urgent company call and told Su Huaiming he would not be coming home to sleep that night.

• Fu Jingfan slept in the study for four days while Su Huaiming recovered his sleep schedule and did not invite him back to the master bedroom.
• Su Huaiming planned to see Ji Mingzhe’s new film, and Fu Jingfan persuaded Fu Xiaoxiao not to come before accompanying Su Huaiming to the cinema.
• Fu Jingfan held Su Huaiming’s hand in the dark during the film, while Su Huaiming focused on the story and later hurried Fu Jingfan to buy dessert.
• Three girls recognized Su Huaiming on the street, and he said he had come alone while Fu Jingfan listened from nearby without revealing himself.
• Fu Jingfan drove Su Huaiming home, then received a company call and said he would not be coming back to sleep that night.

After kissing Fu Jingfan, Su Huaiming accompanied him to the Fu Group while Fu Jingfan worked late, and the two shared quiet, affectionate moments in the office. Unable to sleep, Su Huaiming opened Weibo and saw that their names had appeared in the trending searches.

• Su Huaiming returned to Fu Jingfan’s car and kissed him before thanking him for his hard work.
• Fu Jingfan drove Su Huaiming to the company, saying he wanted him to keep him company while he worked.
• Su Huaiming explored Fu Jingfan’s office, read beside him, and let Fu Jingfan play with his fingers without interrupting his work.
• When Su Huaiming grew drowsy, Fu Jingfan sent him to the lounge and later checked that his hair was dry before telling him to sleep.
• Su Huaiming left coffee, bread, an eye mask, a blanket, a cushion, and a massager for Fu Jingfan, who appreciated the gesture and returned to work.
• Unable to fall asleep, Su Huaiming opened Weibo and found his and Fu Jingfan’s names among the trending searches.

After discovering that Fu Jingfan had hidden himself to protect their relationship, Su Huaiming tried to apologize by posting a photo of their intertwined hands, but netizens teased them instead. A week later, Su Huaiming agreed to livestream for the childcare variety show's final episode and his fan benefits.

• Su Huaiming watched a secretly filmed video of Fu Jingfan hiding behind a tree and realized he had overlooked Fu Jingfan's feelings.
• Su Huaiming sought a way to make it up to Fu Jingfan and posed with him for a photo of their clasped hands.
• Fu Jingfan pretended to be hurt, while Su Huaiming promised to clarify their relationship on Weibo and hurried back to the lounge.
• Su Huaiming posted the photo without a caption, but netizens joked that Fu Jingfan had finally gained official status and mocked Su Huaiming for showing off their love.
• After gaining ten million followers in a week, Su Huaiming agreed to livestream for the childcare variety show's final episode and give out fan benefits.

Su Huaiming helped Fu Xiaoxiao prepare for his first livestream, where Fu Xiaoxiao showed off his outfit, shared fruit milk and snacks, and chatted with viewers. The stream ended with Su Huaiming telling Fu Xiaoxiao to say goodbye and get ready for bed.

• Su Huaiming told Fu Xiaoxiao about the livestream, and Fu Xiaoxiao excitedly dressed up in a formal suit and sunglasses.
• Fu Xiaoxiao brought out a porcelain tea set and poured himself fruit milk, then Su Huaiming teased him and praised his outfit.
• Fu Xiaoxiao began the livestream and asked Su Huaiming to explain the viewers’ bullet comments because he could not read them.
• Su Huaiming asked Fu Xiaoxiao about his favorite fruit, and Fu Xiaoxiao chose coconut because he and Su Huaiming had made coconut juice together.
• Fu Xiaoxiao asked viewers whether he looked cool, shared his fruit milk and snacks with Su Huaiming, and ate with him during the stream.
• Su Huaiming told Fu Xiaoxiao to say goodbye to the viewers and go wash up for bed.

Su Huaiming hosted a fan livestream and gave away gifts, but Fu Jingfan’s unexpected return and the winners’ suggestive usernames turned the event into an increasingly flirtatious spectacle. Su Huaiming ended the stream in embarrassment after Fu Jingfan teased him about when their “True Love Revival” would happen.

• Fu Xiaoxiao apologized to the viewers before leaving, and Su Huaiming chatted with them and explained his gift giveaway.
• Fu Jingfan returned during the livestream, joined Su Huaiming, and drew the viewers’ attention.
• The staff announced winners whose usernames referenced Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan, making Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan react awkwardly.
• Fu Jingfan asked the viewers to provide their addresses and teased Su Huaiming after seeing another suggestive username.
• Fu Jingfan searched online for the meaning of an abbreviation and asked Su Huaiming when, prompting Su Huaiming to end the livestream.

Su Huaiming and Fu Xiaoxiao left Fu Jingfan behind for a five-day parenting variety show, where the cast agreed to help children at a welfare home prepare for their annual performance. The chapter ended as Su Huaiming and Ji Mingzhe learned that the preparations had barely begun and the group would need to help with rehearsals and the stage.

• Su Huaiming and Fu Xiaoxiao departed while Fu Jingfan stayed behind, and Fu Jingfan asked Fu Xiaoxiao to look after Su Huaiming during the trip.
• At the filming location, Yu Xuanxuan, Jameel, and Fu Xiaoxiao stopped Sun Siyuan and Zhou Hanyan from fighting and made them shake hands for a full minute.
• The director asked the cast to help four children at a welfare home prepare for its annual performance, and everyone agreed to take part.
• At the welfare home, Yu Xuanxuan, Fu Xiaoxiao, Jameel, and Ji Youyou quickly befriended the children.
• A staff member told Su Huaiming and Ji Mingzhe that the performances had been chosen but rehearsals and stage preparations had not begun.

Su Huaiming organized the stage preparations at the welfare home, painting a duck-themed backdrop with help from the children while Sun Siyuan accidentally sewed himself into a mascot costume. Sun Siyuan turned his predicament into a boast that impressed the children, leaving Zhou Hanyan sympathetic and worried about the moment being preserved by the livestream.

• Su Huaiming assigned himself to paint the backdrop, Ji Mingzhe to coordinate, and Sun Siyuan and Zhou Hanyan to repair mascot costumes.
• Su Huaiming invited the welfare-home children to help paint ducks on the backdrop, teaching them as they decorated it.
• Ji Mingzhe and Su Huaiming discovered that Sun Siyuan had crawled into a duck costume to sew it from the inside and could no longer get out.
• Sun Siyuan claimed he was better than Zhou Hanyan because he could sew himself into a costume, and Zhou Hanyan admitted he could not.
• The children praised Sun Siyuan, worsening his embarrassment, while Zhou Hanyan decided he should treat him better and worried the livestream would preserve the incident.

Su Huaiming painted the stage backdrop while Sun Siyuan sulked over his humiliating costume mishap, and the adults chose roles for the children’s performance. After three days of rehearsals, Fu Xiaoxiao nervously asked Su Huaiming to watch his Duck Duck Dance the night before the show.

• Ji Mingzhe distracted Sun Siyuan while Su Huaiming tried to remove the duck costume, and Su Huaiming and Ji Mingzhe separated Sun Siyuan and Zhou Hanyan when they began arguing.
• Su Huaiming gave the children whiteboards to draw on, then spent the morning painting the stage backdrop and accidentally smeared red paint across his cheek.
• At lunch, Yu Ruicheng awkwardly said he wanted to play a dead fish, and everyone went to choose performance roles without Sun Siyuan.
• Su Huaiming hinted in an interview that his animal role resembled him and matched his ideal state, while the production team withheld the cast’s role choices.
• Fu Xiaoxiao worked hard through three days of rehearsals and earned praise and little red flowers from his teacher.
• The night before the broadcast, Fu Xiaoxiao performed the Duck Duck Dance for Su Huaiming, who assured him that his dance had been perfect.

Fu Xiaoxiao overcame his nerves and performed in the duck dance, while Su Huaiming surprised the audience by appearing as a turtle. After falling asleep onstage from exhaustion, Fu Xiaoxiao woke later with no memory of how he got back, and Su Huaiming and Ji Mingzhe covered for him.

• Su Huaiming reassured the anxious Fu Xiaoxiao before the performance, then stayed up as Fu Xiaoxiao repeatedly asked him to watch his dance again.
• Fu Xiaoxiao performed without mistakes, and Su Huaiming appeared onstage in a turtle costume, prompting amused reactions from the livestream viewers.
• After the performance, Fu Xiaoxiao fell asleep squatting onstage, then clung to Su Huaiming’s turtle shell as Su Huaiming carried him away.
• Su Huaiming took the exhausted Fu Xiaoxiao back to their room, and both slept until evening.
• Fu Xiaoxiao asked how he had returned to the room, and Su Huaiming claimed he had walked back himself.
• Ji Mingzhe and Yu Ruicheng backed up Su Huaiming’s story when Fu Xiaoxiao pressed him for details.

After dinner, Sun Siyuan and Zhou Hanyan competed over who would plan an activity for the children, turning a game of rock-paper-scissors into a dramatic spectacle. Sun Siyuan won the task, and clips of their performance became a trending topic online.

• Fu Xiaoxiao decided he must have lost his memory after Su Huaiming and Ji Mingzhe fooled him about walking back on his own.
• Sun Siyuan volunteered to plan the children's next activity, but Zhou Hanyan challenged him for the task.
• Su Huaiming settled their dispute by suggesting rock-paper-scissors, and Ji Mingzhe refereed while the children chose sides and cheered.
• Sun Siyuan and Zhou Hanyan each won one round before Sun Siyuan won the final round with scissors against Zhou Hanyan's paper.
• Viewers shared clips of Sun Siyuan and Zhou Hanyan's dramatic match, and the video trended online under #TextbookActing#.

Sun Siyuan organized a soccer game in the blazing sun, forcing the uncoordinated Su Huaiming to play until he was exhausted. When Su Huaiming tried to refuse Fu Xiaoxiao’s invitation to play, he used their old tactic of stubbornly refusing, but Fu Xiaoxiao eagerly took it as a chance to act like a big boss and protect him.

• Su Huaiming assigned Sun Siyuan a task, and Sun Siyuan spent several days preparing an activity.
• Sun Siyuan led everyone to a soccer field and insisted that Su Huaiming join a game under the scorching sun.
• Sun Siyuan and Zhou Hanyan tried to teach Su Huaiming to kick the ball, but he managed only one successful kick before collapsing from exhaustion.
• Su Huaiming rested in the shade, but Fu Xiaoxiao came over and asked him to play soccer with him.
• Su Huaiming tried to refuse by lying down and stubbornly saying he would not go, and Fu Xiaoxiao eagerly seized the chance to act like a big boss and protect him.