Chapter Summaries

Xie Shuyu considered Linglian Technology’s cold-chain proposal and concealed Tang Song’s investment while weighing whether to ask him to fund the company. Back in Yancheng, Tang Song tasked Lin Mu Xue with work and offered her a home, then unlocked a mission and partial communication access to Ouyang Xuanyue.

• Fang Zhiyuan presented Linglian Technology’s cold-chain system to Xie Shuyu and offered Glimmer Coffee a discount for an exclusive partnership.
• Xie Shuyu refused to reveal Tang Song’s identity or Glimmer Coffee’s financing details, accepted Linglian Technology’s business plan, and arranged to meet with Shuxian Supply Chain about ending their partnership.
• Xie Shuyu messaged Tang Song to ask when he would come to Rong City, and he replied that he would call later.
• Tang Song asked Lin Mu Xue to coordinate his upcoming France business trip and purchase a Yunding Mansion residence for Gao Mengting, then offered to buy Lin Mu Xue a home too.
• Xiao Jing interrupted Tang Song and Lin Mu Xue, and Tang Song received the Visit and Comfort mission as partial communication privileges for Ouyang Xuanyue unlocked.

Xie Shuyu failed to resolve Glimmer Coffee’s dispute with ShuFresh and rejected Chen Hao’s offer to join forces, leaving her worried about Zhongshu Group’s influence. Meanwhile, Ouyang Xuanyue weighed the dangers surrounding Tang Song and his family office, then received a message from him.

• Xie Shuyu met Chen Hao, who admitted ShuFresh’s delivery problems and offered Glimmer Coffee priority logistics, Kaiyu Time’s twenty-one stores, and Zhongshu Group investment in exchange for deeper cooperation.
• Xie Shuyu rejected Chen Hao’s proposal and left without resolving the dispute, then told Meng Ran that Zhongshu Group had created a new problem for Glimmer Coffee.
• Meng Ran explained that Glimmer Coffee’s ties to Yuntong Zhi Cui and Xingyun International had made it an attractive target for investors.
• Ouyang Xuanyue told her mother she planned to remain in Rong City, while her mother urged her to consider her future as her grandfather’s health declined.
• Ouyang Xuanyue considered how to protect Tang Song from Jin Meixiao and foreign capital, and judged Su Yu and Liu Qingning unready to help balance power around him.
• Ouyang Xuanyue received a message from Tang Song saying, “Long time no see, Ouyang.”

Ouyang Xuanyue learned Tang Song was returning and looked forward to seeing him, while Xie Shuyu faced growing pressure on Glimmer Coffee and Cheng Qiuqiu discovered her family could likely recover neither compensation nor the money lost on an unfinished apartment. Qiu Qiu confronted her mother over the purchase, then fell silent when Li Meihua explained she had bought the home to fulfill Qiu Qiu’s late father’s wish and protect her daughter.

• Ouyang Xuanyue received Tang Song’s message that he would arrive in Rong City the next afternoon and agreed to pick him up.
• Ouyang Xuanyue’s mother asked what their relationship was, but Ouyang Xuanyue left the question unanswered as she anticipated their reunion.
• Zhao Ying called Xie Shuyu about permits for Glimmer Coffee, and Xie Shuyu and Meng Ran discussed pressure from Zhongshu Group and the need for stronger backing.
• Xie Shuyu referred Cheng Qiuqiu to a lawyer, who explained that recovering the apartment payment or substantial injury compensation would likely be difficult.
• Li Meihua asked whether they could recover the apartment money, and Qiu Qiu told her they could not.
• Qiu Qiu shouted at Li Meihua for risking their savings, then fell silent when her mother said she had bought the apartment to fulfill Qiu Qiu’s late father’s wish and keep her daughter safe.

After Li Meihua explained why she had delayed buying a home and how Xuyuan Real Estate’s collapse had put their savings at risk, Qiu Qiu rejected the developers’ compensation offer and vowed to pursue the case. That night, Qiu Qiu suffered another nightmare, and Tang Song appeared in it as she called for him to save her.

• Li Meihua told Qiu Qiu how her husband’s death, rising housing prices, and their family’s hardships had shaped her choices and strained their relationship.
• Su Wenxuan informed Li Meihua and Qiu Qiu that Xuyuan Real Estate and its security contractor had come to discuss compensation.
• Lawyer Zhou Yan and Zhang Zhanpeng offered to cover Li Meihua’s medical costs and pay twenty thousand yuan in exchange for an agreement, but Qiu Qiu tore up the document and vowed to sue over her injury and apartment.
• After the meeting, Qiu Qiu comforted Li Meihua, then spent the night alone in the hospital corridor and fell asleep beneath the glowing Dream Flower Seed.
• Tang Song went to sleep beside Zhao Yachian and entered Qiu Qiu’s nightmare, where she clung to him and begged, “Dad—save me—.”

Tang Song comforted Cheng Qiu Qiu in a dream, then arranged legal and business help for her and her injured mother, Li Meihua, after their housing dispute turned violent. Qiu Qiu woke feeling rested and grew closer to Tang Song, while in Rong City she prepared to sue and waited anxiously for him.

• In a dream, Qiu Qiu told Tang Song about the unfinished development, the lost house money, and the people who had bullied her and Li Meihua, and he promised to protect her and recover the money.
• Tang Song took Qiu Qiu to his Yanjing Huating apartment in the dream, comforted her as they played a game, and watched her fall asleep peacefully.
• Qiu Qiu woke refreshed, exchanged affectionate messages and selfies with Tang Song, and returned home to get ready before sending him a photo.
• Tang Song asked Luo Bin to mobilize Quan Jing's legal and commercial teams for Qiu Qiu's case, then arranged additional help and prepared to travel to Rong City.
• At the hospital, Qiu Qiu and Li Meihua insisted on pursuing compensation, while Su Wenxuan offered to connect them with a civil-litigation lawyer and help them prepare evidence.
• Li Meihua urged Qiu Qiu to consider Su Wenxuan as a partner, but Qiu Qiu rejected the suggestion and sat by the window wondering what Tang Song was doing.

Qiu Qiu and Li Meihua faced threats from Xuyuan Real Estate and Lion Security over their public accusations, but Tang Song sent Quan Jing chief partner Luo Bin and a team of elite bodyguards to protect them. Qiu Qiu’s fear gave way to a deep sense of security as she realized Tang Song had been watching over her.

• Zhao Manlin, Zhou Yan, and Zhang Zhanpeng confronted Qiu Qiu and Li Meihua in the hospital, disputing responsibility for Li Meihua’s injuries and accusing them of defamation.
• Qiu Qiu and Li Meihua stood their ground and said they had hired a lawyer from Quan Jing Law Firm.
• Luo Bin arrived with a legal team and introduced himself as Quan Jing’s chief partner, saying Tang Song had assigned him to handle all of their legal matters.
• Wang Kui and three other Tang Security bodyguards arrived to provide round-the-clock protection for Qiu Qiu and her family.
• Zhao Manlin, Zhou Yan, and Zhang Zhanpeng were shaken by the powerful legal and security teams, while Qiu Qiu felt reassured by Tang Song’s intervention and her Dream Flower Seed bloomed into a white camellia.

Luo Bin’s legal team took over Cheng Qiuqiu and Li Meihua’s disputes, pressuring Xuyuan Real Estate and Lion Security into settlement talks. Meanwhile, Su Yu’s anxiety over Tang Song led her to announce a birthday trip with fans, while Tang Song arrived in Rong City and reunited with Ouyang Xuanyue.

• Li Meihua signed Quan Jing’s full legal representation agreement, and its lawyers threatened Lion Security with injury claims and investigations into its alleged violations and tax evasion.
• Lawyer Dai told Zhao Manlin that Cheng Qiuqiu could seek a refund and substantial compensation because Xuyuan Real Estate had concealed a mortgage on the project land; Zhao apologized and agreed to negotiate through the legal teams.
• Luo Bin reassured Li Meihua that the firm would pursue her claims and began recording her account, while privately worrying about Tang Song’s complicated relationships with Ouyang Xuanyue and Su Yu.
• After learning Tang Song had gone to Rong City to help Cheng Qiuqiu, Su Yu feared he might be replacing her and ordered her team to announce a birthday trip to Paris for one male and one female fan.
• Tang Song arrived at Rong City Shuangliu International Airport, where Chen Jing led him to meet Ouyang Xuanyue, and the two warmly embraced.

Tang Song reunited with Ouyang Xuanyue in Rong City, visited her courtyard, and eased her shoulder pain with a massage that unsettled them both. Ouyang failed to discuss the family office power struggle with him, then wondered whether entering the game herself could keep Jin Meixiao and Su Yu from losing control.

• Tang Song embraced Ouyang Xuanyue at the airport, and she welcomed him before taking him to Jinli Bieyuan.
• Tang Song and Ouyang Xuanyue talked over tea about Elder Ouyang Chengping’s declining health, and Tang Song offered to ease her shoulder and neck pain.
• Tang Song’s massage stirred Ouyang Xuanyue, but Luo Bin’s call interrupted them with news of legal action against Xuyuan Real Estate and Lion Security.
• Ouyang Xuanyue told Mo Xiangwan that she had not yet asked Tang Song about the Pan-Entertainment Industry Fund or Tang Zong Entertainment’s place in the family office.
• Ouyang Xuanyue wrote Tang Song’s name in her study and wondered whether entering the game herself could prevent Jin Meixiao and Su Yu from losing control.

After Cheng Qiuqiu and Li Meihua were discharged, Tang Song arrived in Rong City and reunited with Qiu Qiu, who found comfort in his presence. Their intimacy was interrupted by news that Su Yu was inviting two fans to celebrate her birthday in Paris, and Tang Song received a quest to join the giveaway and accompany her.

• Cheng Qiuqiu told Li Meihua that her boss Tang Song was also the man she had been dating, though he was not her boyfriend.
• Su Wenxuan delivered Li Meihua's discharge papers and left after accepting that he and Qiu Qiu belonged to different worlds.
• Cheng Qiuqiu and Li Meihua returned home in a luxury van, where Tang Song was waiting for them.
• Tang Song comforted Qiu Qiu, and they kissed before Ling Ling called with news about Su Yu's birthday giveaway.
• Ling Ling told Qiu Qiu that Su Yu was selecting two fans to travel with her to Paris, and Tang Song received the quest [The Diva's Birthday Invitation].

Tang Song supported Su Yu’s birthday fan event while growing closer to Qiu Qiu, and Secretary Jin warned Annie not to betray him. After arriving in Rong City, Tang Song prepared a gift and went with Ouyang Xuanyue to visit the Ouyang scholar, where a glowing white feather triggered a rush of memories.

• Qiu Qiu excitedly tried to join Su Yu’s birthday event, and Tang Song reposted Su Yu’s announcement in support.
• Tang Song reassured Qiu Qiu about their intimacy, and she went to help her mother after Li Meihua returned home.
• Secretary Jin saw Tang Song’s supportive post about Su Yu, excluded Su Yu from an invitation to Tang Jin Manor, and warned Annie against betraying Tang Song.
• Tang Song called Liu Qingning from Rong City, then prepared a Ganlu Quanhú teapot as a gift for the Ouyang scholar.
• Ouyang Xuanyue picked Tang Song up and drove him to the scholar’s residence, where a glowing white feather appeared and unleashed a torrent of memories.

Tang Song secured Ouyang Chengping’s support for Tang Yi Precision and built a global financial and manufacturing empire alongside Ouyang Xuanyue and Secretary Jin. After Secretary Jin promised to protect him if he changed, the chapter left their partnership poised for whatever came next.

• Tang Song met Ouyang Chengping in Rong City, won their Go match, and persuaded him that Tang Yi Precision could help build an independent Pan-Asian economic and technological system.
• Tang Song recalled promising Liu Qingning he would join her in the Imperial Capital, then chose to work at Meigou Kebing instead of pursuing graduate school, where she helped him settle into an apartment.
• Tang Song and Secretary Jin expanded the Tang Jin Family Office globally, while Ouyang Xuanyue integrated acquired technologies into Tang Yi Precision 2.0; Tang Song gave her the Moon Blessing necklace when her character development mission ended.
• Liu Qingning gave Tang Song a Huawei Mate40, and the Tang Jin Family Office established its New York headquarters and entered the public eye.
• In New York, Tang Song asked Secretary Jin how she would feel if he became fat, sloppy, and no longer wise, and she promised, “I will protect you.”

After awakening memories of 2019–2020, Tang Song understood the power structure his past self had built and received a permanent badge that let him access his former expertise in crucial situations. He arrived with Ouyang Xuanyue to visit the frail Ouyang Chengping, where he played Go with him and discussed technology and industry, while Ouyang Xuanyue quietly reflected on her feelings for Tang Song.

• Tang Song reviewed his memories of Dream Tang Song’s business plans and recognized that the rivalries among Secretary Jin, Ouyang Xuanyue, Wu Kezhi, and others had been deliberately arranged to preserve balance after his foresight ended.
• Tang Song completed a hidden mission and received the permanent Badge—Strategist, along with Agility +1 and Charm +1, then equipped the badge.
• Tang Song and Ouyang Xuanyue arrived at Ouyang Chengping’s home, and Tang Song comforted her before they entered his room.
• The Badge—Strategist activated when Tang Song saw Ouyang Chengping and the Go board, restoring his strategic and technical knowledge from their earlier meeting.
• Tang Song gave Ouyang Chengping the Ganlu Quanhú teapot and played Go with him, guiding the game while they discussed advances in technology, industry, and global markets.
• Ouyang Xuanyue brewed tea for them and watched Tang Song, touching the Moon Blessing pendant he had given her three years earlier.

Tang Song visited Ouyang Chengping, gave him a remarkable teapot, and encouraged him to keep living for Huaxia’s future. After sharing an intimate moment with Ouyang Xuanyue and gaining a new skill reward, Tang Song received an unexpected invitation from Xie Shuyu to stay at her friend Meng Ran’s apartment.

• Tang Song discussed the changing global economy with Ouyang Chengping, who praised the tea and teapot Tang Song had brought.
• Tang Song deliberately resigned from their chess game, encouraged Ouyang Chengping to live for another five years, and received a calligraphy scroll from him.
• Tang Song and Ouyang Xuanyue reminisced beneath a maple tree, and Tang Song embraced her while urging her to care for herself and help her grandfather use the teapot.
• Tang Song completed the Visiting and Consoling mission, gained attribute rewards and Ouyang Xuanyue’s Soul Praise, then obtained Calligraphy Skill.
• Ouyang Xuanyue left the courtyard without discussing the matters she had intended to raise, while Tang Song began practicing calligraphy with Ouyang Chengping’s scroll.
• Xie Shuyu invited Tang Song to stay at her friend Meng Ran’s apartment and meet her as a potential COO for Glimmer Coffee, and Tang Song asked how soundproof the apartment was.

Xie Shuyu prepared to negotiate with Linglian Technology to free Glimmer Coffee from Zhongshu Group’s influence, while Tang Song’s assistants arranged a home for Gao Mengting and Lin Mu Xue. The chapter left Lin Mu Xue stunned when Ouyang Xuanyue offered to sell her an apartment in Lujiazui.

• Xie Shuyu discussed Glimmer Coffee’s supplier difficulties with Meng Ran, who arranged an introduction to a Jule Group vice president at an upcoming gathering.
• Xie Shuyu welcomed President Fang of Linglian Technology, hoping to replace the cold-chain logistics and warehousing system influenced by Zhongshu Group.
• Tang Song told Lin Mu Xue to coordinate with Gao Mengting about a home, and Lin Mu Xue brought Gao a contract for a fully paid Yunding Mansion duplex in Gao’s name.
• Gao Mengting was shocked by Tang Song’s gift and went to call him before deciding whether to sign the contract.
• Ouyang Xuanyue called Lin Mu Xue and offered to transfer her vacant apartment at the International Finance Centre in Lujiazui at its original purchase price.

Lin Mu Xue received Ouyang Xuanyue’s support and a chance to buy her former apartment at a steep discount, while Gao Mengting signed Tang Song’s contract and wondered about his other connections. In Rong City, Xie Shuyu faced pressure from Chen Hao over Glimmer Coffee’s supply chain, and Meng Ran met Tang Song to assess him before he turned the conversation into a recruitment pitch.

• Ouyang Xuanyue offered Lin Mu Xue a five-million-yuan price for her former apartment and promised to introduce her to a relative who had become a deputy mayor in Chang'an.
• Lin Mu Xue reviewed the apartment details, then watched Gao Mengting sign the purchase contract and asked her about Wen Ruan.
• Xie Shuyu agreed to a preliminary logistics partnership with Linglian Technology, and Fang Zhiyuan asked her to introduce him to her investor at Yicai’s upcoming event.
• Chen Hao invited Xie Shuyu to a supplier conference and urged her to bring her investor, while Meng Ran warned that refusing could force Glimmer Coffee to replace suppliers.
• Meng Ran went to meet Tang Song before Xie Shuyu returned, intending to test him, but he recognized her and steered their conversation toward hiring her as Glimmer Coffee’s COO.

Tang Song reunited with Xie Shuyu in Rong City, met her friend Meng Ran, and helped persuade her to join Glimmer Coffee as COO. After dinner, Tang Song and Xie Shuyu explored the city together, and he sang “The Ordinary Road” for her on Chunxi Road, leaving her moved by the gesture.

• Tang Song greeted Xie Shuyu at Glimmer Coffee and impressed Meng Ran with his business knowledge and confidence.
• Tang Song and Xie Shuyu rode with Meng Ran to her apartment, where the three shared dinner and discussed Glimmer Coffee’s COO position.
• Meng Ran accepted Xie Shuyu’s offer to become COO of Glimmer Coffee after meeting Tang Song.
• Tang Song and Xie Shuyu went shopping and walked through Rong City, sharing affectionate moments along the way.
• Xie Shuyu recognized a street performer’s song as a reminder of her youth, and Tang Song borrowed the performer’s guitar.
• Tang Song sang “The Ordinary Road” to Xie Shuyu on Chunxi Road, moving her as the crowd watched.

Tang Song and Xie Shuyu deepened their relationship during a romantic night in Rong City, where she shared the story of her career and Glimmer Coffee. Back at Times Mansion, they gave in to their attraction and began an intimate night together.

• Tang Song sang “The Ordinary Road” for a crowd, moving Xie Shuyu and prompting her to wander the streets with him.
• Xie Shuyu invited Tang Song to The Alchemist, where they shared cocktails, discussed their relationship, and she recounted her career and the growth of Glimmer Coffee.
• Xie Shuyu and Tang Song returned to Times Mansion, where Meng Ran had left them the shared space and wine.
• After freshening up, Xie Shuyu dressed seductively and shared sparkling wine with Tang Song in her bedroom.
• Tang Song and Xie Shuyu kissed and embraced, and she asked whether he loved her.

Tang Song awakened with new calligraphy knowledge and a hair-growth reward after spending the night with Xie Shuyu, then met Qiu Qiu for breakfast and accompanied Xie Shuyu around Rong City. In Chicago, Secretary Jin learned that Tang Song planned to become CEO of Xuanji Light Realm.

• Tang Song woke beside Xie Shuyu, received Male God's Hair Growth Liquid as a critical-hit reward, and used it.
• Tang Song met Qiu Qiu outside her residential complex, embraced her, and praised the breakfast she had made for him.
• Meng Ran saw Tang Song eating with Qiu Qiu and sent Xie Shuyu a photo, but Xie Shuyu told her not to interfere and deleted it.
• Tang Song returned with breakfast, playfully drew Xie Shuyu onto his lap, and agreed to accompany her around Rong City.
• Secretary Jin discussed Sloan's committee strategy and campaign funding, then learned from Shangguan Qiuya that Tang Song intended to become CEO of Xuanji Light Realm.

Tang Song and Xie Shuyu spent a carefree day together, but she missed a chance to meet Qian Weiguo and discuss Glimmer Coffee’s supply-chain crisis. After learning that Zhongshu Group was pressuring the company, Tang Song called Secretary Chen and demanded that Chen Jinsong contact him directly.

• Tang Song took Xie Shuyu sightseeing around Rong City, and she silenced her phone to enjoy their day together.
• Meng Ran hosted Qian Weiguo’s inspection of Hema Fresh and hoped to introduce him to Xie Shuyu, but Xie Shuyu arrived at the Yintai Center flagship store after the leaders had left.
• Meng Ran told Xie Shuyu that she had missed the chance to meet Qian Weiguo, then joined her and Tang Song at Glimmer Coffee.
• Xie Shuyu explained how Zhongshu Group controlled key Southwest supply chains and had offered Glimmer Coffee disadvantageous investment terms.
• Tang Song called Secretary Chen and told him to have Chen Jinsong contact him directly about Zhongshu Group’s obstacles to Glimmer Coffee.

Tang Song used his influence to end Zhongshu Group’s pressure on Glimmer Coffee, leaving Xie Shuyu accepting his invitation to stay with him at Huanhua Creek. Meanwhile, Ouyang Xuanyue reflected on her feelings for Tang Song and began comparing herself with Xie Shuyu.

• Tang Song ignored Chen Jinsong’s repeated calls while dining with Xie Shuyu and Meng Ran, and told them that Chen Jinsong would come to know him.
• Chen Jinsong learned that Chen Hao had manipulated Glimmer Coffee’s prices and deliveries, ordered him to obtain Xie Shuyu’s forgiveness, and warned him to leave Zhongshu Group if he failed.
• Xie Shuyu received apologies and offers from Zhongshu Group and its business partners, while Chen Jinsong sent her a direct apology; Tang Song invited her to stay at his friend’s courtyard, and she agreed.
• Ouyang Xuanyue painted Tang Song’s portrait and wondered how he saw her, then reviewed Xie Shuyu’s file and asked Secretary Chen Jing to arrange support for Wen Ruan.
• Ouyang Xuanyue returned to Xie Shuyu’s file and lingered on her age, noting that it was close to her own.