Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue, the streamer claiming to be an empress, is challenged by a viewer to prove her chess skills.
• She installs an online chess platform with Lin Fan's help and plays against 'Number One Online Chess Player'.
• The opponent takes an unusually long time to think, and eventually forfeits, surprising the viewers.

Character Developments

• Long Yue demonstrates her chess prowess and remains calm and confident throughout the game, growing more satisfied and triumphant as she wins.
• Lin Fan shows understanding of Long Yue's abilities and remains unconcerned about the challenge.

Significant Themes

• The theme of proving one's worth and identity is central to this chapter, as Long Yue faces challenges from viewers.
• The contrast between the Immortal Realm's chess culture and the modern online gaming world is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Long Yue interacts with the viewers, challenging them to prove her skills and growing smug and self-satisfied.
• Lin Fan assists Long Yue in setting up the online chess platform and expresses confidence in her abilities.
• The 'Number One Online Chess Player' challenges Long Yue but eventually forfeits, showing respect for her skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Viewers of Long Yue's livestream challenge her to play Go, but she defeats all comers.
• Lin Fan, under the alias 'Demon Supreme Next Door', challenges Long Yue.
• Lin Fan changes the game to Five-in-a-Row and wins in less than five minutes.
• Long Yue demands a rematch, but Lin Fan refuses.

Character Developments

• Long Yue: Initially confident and smug, she becomes shocked and angry after losing to Lin Fan in an unfamiliar game.
• Lin Fan: Maintains his calm and composed demeanor, using his knowledge of different games to outwit Long Yue.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected nature of competition and the importance of adaptability.
• The humbling effect of defeat and the value of learning from it.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Long Yue: Their interactions are filled with tension and mutual dislike, with Lin Fan often getting the upper hand, much to Long Yue's frustration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue successfully livestreams for over ten hours, interacting with viewers and defeating challengers.
• She gains over 10,000 followers on her first day, a remarkable achievement in the competitive livestream industry.
• Lin Fan shows her other streamers with much higher fan counts, dampening her initial enthusiasm.

Character Developments

• Long Yue discovers her enjoyment in interacting with mortals and her aptitude for livestreaming, feeling fulfilled and satisfied.
• She becomes determined to surpass other streamers' fan counts, igniting her competitive spirit.

Significant Themes

• The competitive nature of the livestreaming industry and the challenges of gaining attention and followers.
• The vast population of the mortal world compared to the Immortal-Demon Continent, highlighting the potential reach of Long Yue's influence.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Long Yue's relationship remains casual and friendly, with Lin Fan supporting and guiding Long Yue in her new endeavor.
• Long Yue's pride and competitive nature are evident in her interactions with Lin Fan, showing her desire to prove herself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue, an Immortal Realm Empress, starts a live stream where she challenges viewers to any game or skill.
• A viewer challenges her to a game of CS2, which she accepts despite having never played it before.
• Long Yue struggles initially, dying repeatedly due to her unfamiliarity with the game.
• She loses the first match with a shutout, sparking laughter and mockery from the chat.
• Lin Fan teaches her the basic controls, and she quickly improves, dominating subsequent matches.

Character Developments

• Long Yue: Initially confident and arrogant, she struggles with the game but learns quickly, displaying her immense gaming talent. She becomes more humble after her initial defeat.
• Lin Fan: He remains calm and helpful, teaching Long Yue the game's basics and showing no surprise at her rapid improvement.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Long Yue's ability to learn and adapt to new situations, even when facing initial failure.
• Humility: Long Yue learns the importance of humility after her initial defeat and subsequent improvement.
• Gaming Talent: The story emphasizes Long Yue's extraordinary gaming talent, allowing her to master a new game quickly.

Character Interactions

• Long Yue and Lin Fan: Lin Fan teaches Long Yue the game's basics, and she learns quickly, showing her immense potential. Their interaction is friendly and helpful.
• Long Yue and the Livestream Chat: The chat initially mocks Long Yue for her poor performance but later expresses amazement at her rapid improvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue, posing as the Empress, gains viral fame through her livestream, accepting and mastering various challenges in games, painting, and Go.
• Her follower count skyrockets, and she earns the title "Empress" due to her near-omnipotent performance and dedication to the persona.
• She interacts with her audience, promising to grant their wishes if she regains her cultivation, leading to humorous responses from the viewers.

Character Development

• Long Yue's character as the Empress becomes more established and accepted by the audience. She shows dedication, adaptability, and a playful side.
• Lin Fan, though not the focus, is shown to be amused and exasperated by the situation, indicating a change in his perception of Long Yue.

Significant Themes

• Fame and Popularity: The chapter explores the rapid rise of Long Yue's popularity and the audience's acceptance of her as the Empress.
• Perception vs. Reality: The Empress's persona is initially met with skepticism but eventually accepted, blurring the line between perception and reality.
• Interactive Entertainment: The livestream format allows for audience interaction, shaping the narrative and character development.

Character Interactions

• Long Yue interacts with her audience, responding to their comments and challenges, fostering a sense of community and engagement.
• Lin Fan's silent observation of Long Yue suggests a shift in his perspective towards her, though his thoughts remain private.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue, the Empress, starts livestreaming a horror game, Resident Evil, at her viewers' urging.
• She remains calm and composed throughout the game, even facing powerful enemies like the Tyrant.
• She shares stories from her world, comparing the game's zombies to 'ghost corpses' and 'corpse puppets' from her realm.
• Despite dying multiple times, she expresses disdain for the game's difficulty, claiming she could handle such threats easily in person.

Character Developments

• Long Yue demonstrates her gaming prowess and adaptability, quickly learning new games.
• She reveals more about her world and experiences, showing off her past adventures.
• She displays a playful, mocking attitude towards her viewers, enjoying their reactions.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Long Yue's world and the game's world, highlighting her unique perspective.
• The power dynamics between Long Yue and her viewers, with her enjoying their attention and reactions.

Character Interactions

• Long Yue interacts with her viewers through the livestream chat, answering their questions and reacting to their comments.
• She argues with her viewers when they question her stories or identity, displaying a strong sense of pride.
• Lin Fan, her assistant, watches the livestream from the side, understanding but not interfering with the dynamic between Long Yue and her viewers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue wakes up early, eager to receive her first salary on the 15th of the following month.
• She is disappointed to find her bank account empty and worries about her salary.
• Lin Fan assures her that salaries are usually paid after noon.
• Long Yue takes a day off work to wait for her salary and sleeps in.
• At noon, she wakes up and finds her salary has been deposited, amounting to over forty thousand.

Character Developments

• Long Yue shows eagerness and responsibility in earning her own salary, demonstrating her integration into her new life.
• Lin Fan displays understanding and support towards Long Yue's efforts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of financial independence and responsibility.
• The joy and satisfaction of earning one's own money.
• The understanding and support between partners.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Long Yue interact warmly, with Lin Fan comforting Long Yue about her salary and Long Yue sharing her joy with Lin Fan about her earnings.
• They celebrate their respective achievements (Long Yue's salary and Lin Fan's serialization) together, planning to splurge a little that night.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue, having received her salary, decides to treat Lin Fan and Zhou Yan to a meal.
• They end up at a high-end restaurant where the prices are exorbitant.
• Lin Fan and Zhou Yan order lavishly, causing Long Yue to panic about the cost.

Character Developments

• Long Yue: She has gained confidence after receiving her salary but is still naive about the cost of living in the mortal world.
• Lin Fan: He is considerate of Long Yue's feelings and wants to express his gratitude to Zhou Yan.
• Zhou Yan: He is initially disappointed at being invited as a third wheel but goes along with the plan.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Long Yue's newfound wealth and the reality of mortal world expenses.
• The theme of gratitude and repaying kindness, as seen in Lin Fan's decision to treat Zhou Yan.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Zhou Yan collaborate to make Long Yue realize the value of money in the mortal world.
• Long Yue's initial confidence and generosity are challenged when she sees the high prices at the restaurant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue, after earning her first significant sum of money, decides to have dinner at a buffet instead of a high-end restaurant due to financial constraints.
• She experiences her first offline payment using a QR code, feeling excited and proud.
• At the buffet, she is amazed by the vast array of food and asks if she can really eat everything, drawing laughter from the crowd.

Character Developments

• Long Yue: Shows curiosity and excitement about new experiences, learns to make an offline payment, and displays a strong appetite.
• Lin Fan: Guides Long Yue through her first offline payment and encourages her to enjoy the buffet.

Significant Themes

• New experiences and learning: Long Yue experiences new things in the mortal world, such as offline payments and buffet dining.
• Financial responsibility: Long Yue considers her financial situation before choosing a restaurant, showing a newfound understanding of money management.

Character Interactions

• Long Yue and Lin Fan: Lin Fan guides and encourages Long Yue in her new experiences.
• Long Yue and the Crowd: Long Yue's innocent question about eating everything at the buffet amuses the crowd, leading to friendly teasing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue struggles to choose hot pot dipping sauces, leading to Lin Fan preparing three types for her: sesame paste, oil-based, and dry dipping sauces.
• They enjoy a hot pot and grill buffet together. Long Yue eats voraciously, consuming a vast amount of meat and leaving the others astonished.
• Long Yue's eating spree lasts for two hours, and she finishes all the food she took, even the leftovers from Lin Fan and Zhou Yan's plates.

Character Developments

• Long Yue: She discovers her love for food and eating, especially meat, after her cultivation is lost. Her appetite is revealed to be astonishing, surprising even Lin Fan and Zhou Yan.
• Lin Fan: He shows care and consideration for Long Yue's appetite, helping her prepare dipping sauces and ensuring she has enough to eat. He's also surprised by her eating capacity.
• Zhou Yan: He's initially skeptical of Long Yue's eating abilities but is later amazed by her appetite. He suggests she could consider competitive eating as a career.

Significant Themes

• Appreciation of Food: Long Yue's newfound love for food and her astonished reaction to its deliciousness highlight the theme of appreciating and enjoying food.
• Surprise and Astonishment: The characters' reactions to Long Yue's eating capacity emphasize the theme of surprise and astonishment.

Character Interactions

• Long Yue and Lin Fan: Lin Fan helps Long Yue prepare dipping sauces and ensures she has enough food to eat, showing care and consideration. Long Yue, in turn, finishes the leftovers on their plates to avoid wasting food.
• Long Yue and Zhou Yan: Zhou Yan is initially skeptical of Long Yue's eating abilities but later expresses amazement at her appetite, leading him to suggest a career in competitive eating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue, after receiving her salary, visits a buffet restaurant and eats excessively, leading to a bulging stomach.
• She is mistaken for a pregnant woman, causing embarrassment and anger.
• At a milk tea shop, she orders a tipsy milk tea but is refused due to her appearance.
• Lin Fan and Zhou Yan accompany her, and they decide to go home together.

Character Developments

• Long Yue: Shows her love for food and drink, gets embarrassed by pregnancy misunderstandings, and displays determination in finishing her milk tea.
• Lin Fan: Shows understanding and indulgence towards Long Yue's behavior, supporting her decisions.
• Zhou Yan: Shows concern for Long Yue's health, but ultimately respects Lin Fan's decision.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Long Yue's appearance leads to misunderstandings about her pregnancy status.
• Indulgence: Lin Fan allows Long Yue to indulge in her desires, showing understanding and acceptance.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Long Yue: Lin Fan supports and indulges Long Yue's desires, showing understanding and care.
• Long Yue and the Milk Tea Shop Employee: Long Yue gets upset when the employee refuses to sell her tipsy milk tea due to her appearance.
• Zhou Yan and Lin Fan: Zhou Yan shows concern for Long Yue's health but ultimately respects Lin Fan's decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan helps Long Yue into Zhou Yan's car, acting cautious due to her condition.
• Zhou Yan invites Lin Fan to their class reunion, which Lin Fan initially declines.
• Zhou Yan reveals that their 618 dorm's iron triangle will reunite at the reunion, persuading Lin Fan to attend.
• Long Yue starts feeling nauseous, and Lin Fan warns Zhou Yan, but it's too late to prevent her from vomiting in the car.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan shows concern for Long Yue's well-being and is considerate of her condition.
• Zhou Yan is protective of his car and is devastated when Long Yue vomits inside it.
• Long Yue is portrayed as fragile and prone to motion sickness.

Significant Themes

• The importance of close friendships and reunions.
• The clash between practicality and sentimentality, seen in Zhou Yan's love for his car versus his desire to please Long Yue.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Zhou Yan's friendly banter and shared history as roommates.
• Lin Fan's concern for Long Yue's well-being and his attempt to help her.
• Zhou Yan's distress at the state of his car after Long Yue vomits in it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue, after overeating at a buffet, falls ill and vomits repeatedly.
• Lin Fan takes care of her, bringing her home and helping her in the restroom.
• Lin Fan invites Long Yue to his class reunion, which she accepts.

Character Developments

• Long Yue: Shows vulnerability and dependence on Lin Fan when ill. Her desire for good food is emphasized.
• Lin Fan: Demonstrates care and concern for Long Yue, even requesting a leave of absence for her.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of overindulgence (Long Yue's illness).
• The power dynamics between Long Yue and Lin Fan shift slightly, with Lin Fan taking on a more caring role.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Long Yue: Lin Fan takes care of Long Yue, showing a softer side. Long Yue, in turn, accepts his help and shows a more vulnerable side.
• Long Yue and Zhou Yan: Long Yue feels guilty about vomiting in Zhou Yan's car.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story takes place at an alumni reunion where Lin Fan and Long Yue arrive together, causing a stir due to Lin Fan's significant transformation since graduation.
• Lin Fan reunites with his two close friends from college, Zhou Yan and Lu Zhai, who form the '618 Iron Triangle.'
• Lu Zhai, an otaku, expresses his belief in the existence of other worlds, which Lin Fan surprisingly agrees with, much to Lu Zhai's delight.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan is now more confident and charismatic, a stark contrast to his college days.
• Lu Zhai remains passionate about his otaku interests, particularly his belief in other worlds and beast girls.
• Long Yue is now more accepting of Zhou Yan's public address of her as 'sister-in-law.'

Significant Themes

• Transformation and change over time (Lin Fan's physical and personal growth).
• Unconventional beliefs and acceptance (Lu Zhai's views on other worlds).
• Misunderstandings and public perception (Long Yue's acceptance of Zhou Yan's address).

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan, Zhou Yan, and Lu Zhai's camaraderie is evident, with Lu Zhai and Lin Fan sharing a unique understanding.
• Long Yue's interaction with Zhou Yan shows her growing acceptance of his public address, indicating a deeper bond between them.
• The reunion brings together old friends, leading to laughter, surprise, and shared memories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The class reunion begins with Liao Bin's heartfelt opening remarks.
• Attendees share speeches, jokes, and memories from their university days.
• Zheng Shao Hao, a wealthy classmate, takes the stage to boast about his company and offer jobs to classmates.
• Lin Fan, ignoring Zheng's speech, responds dismissively when Zheng tries to engage him.

Character Developments

• Liao Bin: Showcases his oratory skills and emotional connection with his classmates.
• Zheng Shao Hao: Reveals his arrogant and condescending nature, using the reunion to show off his wealth and power.
• Lin Fan: Demonstrates his sharp wit and indifference to Zheng's attempts to engage him.

Significant Themes

• Classmate Bond: The reunion highlights the enduring bond between classmates despite the passage of time.
• Wealth and Status: Zheng Shao Hao's behavior emphasizes the influence of wealth and status on his interactions with classmates.
• Humility vs. Pride: The contrast between Liao Bin's genuine connection with his classmates and Zheng Shao Hao's boastful display of wealth highlights the theme of humility versus pride.

Character Interactions

• Liao Bin and Classmates: Liao Bin's opening remarks evoke strong emotional responses from his classmates, demonstrating a deep bond.
• Zheng Shao Hao and Lin Fan: Zheng's attempts to engage Lin Fan are met with Lin Fan's sharp wit and indifference, highlighting their ongoing animosity.
• Lin Fan and Zheng Shao Hao: Lin Fan's dismissive responses to Zheng's advances serve as a comedic foil to Zheng's boastful behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan's joke at the reunion causes Zheng Shao Hao to storm off the stage.
• Liao Bin smooths over the tension and initiates a free chat and eating session.
• Lin Fan sits with Zhou Yan and Lu Zhai, discussing their classmates' lives post-university.
• Lu Zhai reveals he's married, showing a picture of his paper waifu.

Character Developments

• Zheng Shao Hao: Still holds a grudge against Lin Fan.
• Liao Bin: Acts as a mediator, maintaining the event's harmony.
• Zhou Yan: Struggles to find a girlfriend due to his high standards and fear of gold-diggers.
• Lu Zhai: Reveals his preference for a wife with beast ears and a tail, confirming his otaku nature.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and changes in people's lives.
• The struggle to find a suitable partner in relationships.
• The impact of wealth on relationships.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Zheng Shao Hao: Their tension from the past remains.
• Lin Fan, Zhou Yan, and Lu Zhai: They discuss their classmates' lives and share their own relationship struggles.
• Lu Zhai and Lin Fan/Zhou Yan: Lu Zhai's otaku preferences shock and disgust Lin Fan and Zhou Yan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan and his friends are approached by Huang Shiying, Lin Fan's ex-girlfriend from college.
• Huang Shiying's true intentions and actions during their relationship are revealed.
• Lin Fan expresses contempt and disdain towards Huang Shiying, humiliating her in front of their classmates.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan: He has grown and changed significantly since college, both physically and in terms of his demeanor and confidence. He is now indifferent and contemptuous towards Huang Shiying, showing no signs of his past infatuation.
• Huang Shiying: She is revealed to have used Lin Fan to get close to Zhou Yan and has been involved with other men. She is still interested in wealthy men and shows anger and embarrassment when humiliated by Lin Fan.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Heartbreak: Huang Shiying's betrayal of Lin Fan's feelings is a central theme, leading to his heartbreak and disillusionment.
• Growth and Change: Lin Fan's transformation from a lovesick college student to a confident and indifferent adult highlights the theme of personal growth and change.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Huang Shiying's flashy appearance and her true nature contrast, emphasizing the theme of appearance versus reality.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Huang Shiying: Their interaction is filled with tension and contempt, with Lin Fan openly humiliating Huang Shiying for her past actions and current lifestyle.
• Zhou Yan and Lu Zhai: They show displeasure at Huang Shiying's presence, hinting at their knowledge of her true nature and disapproval of her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan's ex-girlfriend, Huang Shiying, appears at the class reunion, misinterpreting Lin Fan's changes as a result of their breakup.
• Huang Shiying believes Lin Fan is still hung up on her and that he attempted suicide after their breakup, which Lin Fan denies.
• Zhou Yan reveals that Lin Fan is married to a more beautiful and skilled woman, Long Yue, who is present at the reunion.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan remains calm and indifferent towards Huang Shiying, showing that he has moved on from their past relationship.
• Huang Shiying is revealed to be self-centered and jealous, unable to accept that Lin Fan has found a more beautiful girlfriend.
• Long Yue is shown to be unaware of the situation and focused on enjoying the food at the buffet.

Significant Themes

• The theme of moving on from past relationships and finding new happiness is explored through Lin Fan's indifference towards Huang Shiying.
• The theme of jealousy and insecurity is highlighted through Huang Shiying's reaction to Long Yue's beauty.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Huang Shiying interact with clear tension and discomfort, with Lin Fan showing no interest in rekindling their past relationship.
• Zhou Yan acts as a mediator and supports Lin Fan, revealing Long Yue's presence to spite Huang Shiying.
• Long Yue is initially unaware of the situation but is later acknowledged by Lin Fan as his "wife," causing confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan (Demon Supreme) hugs Long Yue (Empress) and calls her his wife, causing her surprise and suspicion.
• Lin Fan explains he's doing this to convince Huang Shiying (his ex-girlfriend) that Long Yue is his family member, allowing her to stay and enjoy the free high-class meal.
• Long Yue agrees to cooperate with Lin Fan, pretending to be his girlfriend, in exchange for two months' rent waived. They establish a verbal agreement.
• Lin Fan and Long Yue return to their seats, with Lin Fan holding her closely. Huang Shiying approaches them, introducing herself as Lin Fan's first love and ex-girlfriend.

Character Developments

• Long Yue: Initially bewildered and reluctant, she agrees to cooperate with Lin Fan for personal gain. She feels uncomfortable with their intimate act but goes along with it.
• Lin Fan: He uses the situation to his advantage, convincing Long Yue to cooperate. He feels guilty when faced with his ex-girlfriend.
• Huang Shiying: She's still interested in Lin Fan and feels displeased that he has a better-looking girlfriend. She introduces herself as Lin Fan's first love to Long Yue.

Significant Themes

• Pretending to be a couple for personal gain.
• The consequences of past relationships and actions.
• The struggle between personal desires and moral principles.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Long Yue: They bicker quietly while pretending to be a couple, with Long Yue feeling uncomfortable with their intimacy.
• Lin Fan and Huang Shiying: Huang Shiying approaches them, introducing herself as Lin Fan's first love, causing Lin Fan to feel guilty.
• Long Yue and Huang Shiying: Long Yue is surprised and suspicious of Huang Shiying's claim, feeling that Lin Fan has hidden something from her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yue pinches Lin Fan's waist in jealousy, causing him pain.
• Huang Shiying, Lin Fan's ex-girlfriend, meets Long Yue, Lin Fan's current girlfriend, leading to a tense exchange.
• Zheng Shao Hao, an old classmate of Lin Fan, joins the confrontation, trying to humiliate Lin Fan and Long Yue.
• Lin Fan reveals he's been living as the Demon Supreme on the Immortal-Demon Continent, but no one believes him.
• Zheng Shao Hao offers Lin Fan a job and tries to hire Long Yue, further provoking Lin Fan.

Character Developments

• Long Yue shows jealousy and protectiveness over Lin Fan, asserting her status as his girlfriend.
• Huang Shiying displays bitterness and resentment towards Lin Fan and Long Yue.
• Zheng Shao Hao reveals his arrogant and petty nature, seeking to humiliate Lin Fan and Long Yue.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and possessiveness in relationships.
• The clash of egos and the desire to assert dominance.
• The struggle between past and present loves.

Character Interactions

• Long Yue and Huang Shiying face off, with tension and animosity between them.
• Lin Fan and Zheng Shao Hao engage in a battle of wits, with Zheng Shao Hao trying to humiliate Lin Fan, who remains calm and composed.
• Zhou Yan and Lu Zhai spectate the interactions, finding amusement in the situation.