Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao's close friend, Lin Xiaowei, dies suddenly, causing him great distress.
• Li Yao receives a message from Lin Xiaowei's QQ account, claiming she has transmigrated.
• Lin Xiaowei sends a short video to prove her identity and that she has indeed transmigrated.
• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei discuss her transmigration, with Lin Xiaowei estimating it will take around 200 years to potentially return.

Character Developments

• Li Yao: Initially grief-stricken by his friend's death, he becomes confused and then intrigued by Lin Xiaowei's transmigration claims. He maintains his daily chat mode, showing his loyalty and acceptance of the situation.
• Lin Xiaowei: Though deceased, she displays her tomboyish personality and impatience through her messages. She's anxious to communicate with Li Yao and expresses her frustration at not being able to return immediately.

Significant Themes

• Death and loss: The sudden death of Lin Xiaowei brings the harsh reality of death to Li Yao, causing him emotional pain.
• Friendship: Li Yao's loyalty and concern for Lin Xiaowei highlight the strength of their friendship, even after her death.
• Transmigration and the supernatural: The theme of transmigration is introduced, challenging Li Yao's worldview and bringing elements of the supernatural into the story.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei: Despite Lin Xiaowei's death, their friendship remains strong. They interact through messages, with Li Yao initially skeptical but eventually accepting Lin Xiaowei's transmigration story. Their conversation reveals their shared history and dynamic, with Li Yao maintaining his daily chat mode, and Lin Xiaowei expressing her frustration and anxiety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xiaowei confesses she's just homesick, not in love with Li Yao.
• She sends Li Yao documents about a Meditation Technique and summoning spells, hoping to help him cultivate and earn points in her world.
• Li Yao experiences intense knowledge transfer when reading the documents, proving their authenticity.

Character Developments

• Lin Xiaowei: Shows concern for Li Yao's well-being and sends him resources to help him cultivate, displaying her honest and caring nature despite her initial aloofness.
• Li Yao: Accepts Lin Xiaowei's help and shows enthusiasm for learning the cultivation techniques, demonstrating his adaptability and eagerness to grow.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and its ability to transform individuals.
• The impact of loss and separation, as Li Yao grapples with Lin Xiaowei's absence.
• The concept of 'cheating' in cultivation, as Lin Xiaowei provides Li Yao with advanced knowledge to help him progress quickly.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei: Their conversation reveals their growing camaraderie, with Lin Xiaowei acting as a mentor figure to Li Yao, while Li Yao shows appreciation for her help and support.
• Li Yao and his roommates: The roommates' comments about Li Yao's state suggest their awareness of his emotional turmoil and acceptance of his grief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao starts meditating and finds it improves his focus and memory.
• He returns home for the weekend and visits the Lin family, where he learns that Lin Xiaowei hasn't contacted him since leaving.
• Li Yao films videos of the Lin family to send to Lin Xiaowei, as she had asked.
• He learns that Lin Xiaoxi has feelings for him, but she is not interested in boys.

Character Developments

• Li Yao: Shows determination in his studies and is thoughtful towards the Lin family.
• Lin Xiaoxi: Comes out as not interested in boys, hinting at her sexuality.

Significant Themes

• Family and relationships: Li Yao's visit to the Lin family highlights the importance of family bonds and the impact of a family member's absence.
• Personal growth: Li Yao's dedication to meditation shows his commitment to improving himself.
• Communication and understanding: The miscommunication between Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi, as well as the Lin family's struggle, emphasizes the need for open communication.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi: Their interaction reveals Lin Xiaoxi's feelings for Li Yao and her misunderstanding of his intentions.
• Li Yao and the Lin family: Li Yao's visit shows his concern for the Lin family, strengthening their bond.
• Li Yao and his parents: Their conversation hints at the pressure Li Yao feels to find a partner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xiaoxi reveals her father, Lin Xiaowei, has lost a significant amount of money in the stock market.
• Li Yao learns about Lin Xiaowei's financial troubles from his parents.
• Li Yao sends Lin Xiaowei the recorded video of the meditation technique.
• Lin Xiaowei contacts Li Yao after two days, confirming the time flow is similar on both sides.
• Lin Xiaowei reveals she can analyze Second Circle Spell circuits and plans to send Li Yao gold, but he needs to become a mage first.

Character Developments

• Li Yao shows concern for Lin Xiaowei's family situation and is willing to help.
• Lin Xiaowei reveals her capabilities as a transmigrator and expresses confidence in Li Yao's potential.
• Li Yao's roommates find his new meditation habit strange and consider taking him for a "Massage."

Significant Themes

• The struggle of midlife crises and financial troubles.
• The power of transmigration and the potential it brings.
• The importance of family and helping those in need.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi have a brief but meaningful conversation about their families.
• Li Yao's roommates tease him about his meditation habit.
• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei discuss the meditation technique, Lin Xiaowei's capabilities, and her plans to help Li Yao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xiaowei entrusts Li Yao to take care of her parents until she returns as a Legend, which Li Yao initially misunderstands as making her parents immortal.
• Li Yao learns the Mage Hand spell from Lin Xiaowei, which allows him to telekinetically control non-magical items up to five kilograms.
• Li Yao's university life becomes more engaging as he balances his studies with practicing Mage Hand and learning basic magic knowledge from Lin Xiaowei.
• Li Yao excels in his semester exams due to the benefits of his Meditation Technique, impressing his dorm mates but also incurring their jealousy and subsequent 'revenge' during the summer vacation.

Character Developments

• Li Yao shows improvement in his Meditation Technique and becomes more proficient in casting Mage Hand.
• Lin Xiaowei demonstrates her dedication to her family and her role as a mentor to Li Yao, providing him with knowledge and guidance.
• Li Yao's roommates exhibit their jealousy and mischief, showing their competitive nature and desire for free meals.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and dedication required to become a Mage, as seen in Lin Xiaowei's commitment to her family and Li Yao's struggle to learn Mage Hand.
• The theme of mentorship and guidance, with Lin Xiaowei acting as Li Yao's teacher and mentor.
• The theme of jealousy and competition among peers, as seen in Li Yao's dorm mates' behavior.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei engage in online conversations, with Lin Xiaowei providing Li Yao with knowledge and guidance, and Li Yao expressing his concerns and questions.
• Li Yao's interactions with his dorm mates show their competitive nature and desire for free meals, leading to Li Yao's 'revenge' plan.
• Li Yao's interactions with his professors and classmates show his improved academic performance due to his Meditation Technique.

Key plot points

• Li Yao decides he needs money to solve his family’s problems. Inspired by a novel about winning at roulette with time-stopping powers, he plans to use his Mage Hand to influence roulette outcomes in Macau.
• He tells his parents he is going to Macau. They agree, but make clear they won’t fund the trip. Li Yao will use his own savings, earned through work and tutoring.
• He applies for a Hong Kong and Macau Travel Permit and a passport, then spends the waiting week relaxing rather than preparing seriously.
• His parents criticize him for lounging while they work, and his mother orders his father into the kitchen—prompting Li Yao to feel trapped by their domestic “dog food.”
• A week later, with his documents ready and luggage packed, Uncle Lin visits with Lin Xiaoxi. Li Yao’s parents serve an elaborate meal and conspicuously try to keep Uncle Lin drinking.
• Li Yao suspects the elders intend to get Uncle Lin drunk and arrange an engagement between him and Lin Xiaoxi. He intervenes by asking Uncle Lin why he came.

Character developments

• Li Yao shifts from aimless vacationing to an ambitious, if reckless, plan to make quick money. His independence is clear: he has saved nearly ten thousand yuan himself and expects no financial help from his parents. He remains lazy and indulgent while waiting for his travel documents, and he is wary of being pushed into a relationship.
• Li Yao’s parents are affectionate but blunt and financially strained. They tease and scold Li Yao, while also seeming to scheme about his romantic future.
• Uncle Lin arrives with Lin Xiaoxi and apparently has a specific reason for wanting to see Li Yao, though he has not yet revealed it.
• Lin Xiaoxi appears as uncomfortable as Li Yao about the elders’ matchmaking atmosphere.

Significant themes

• Money and independence: Li Yao believes money can solve most problems, but his lack of capital is the immediate obstacle. His savings represent hard-won self-reliance.
• Ambition versus laziness: He makes an energetic plan to get rich, yet spends much of the waiting period lounging and indulging himself.
• Family pressure and matchmaking: The parents’ affectionate meddling creates comic tension, especially as Li Yao fears an arranged engagement.
• Domestic humor: The parents’ bickering and teamwork, contrasted with Li Yao’s exasperation, give the chapter a light, comedic tone.

Character interactions

• Li Yao’s parents refuse to finance his Macau trip but accept his decision to go.
• His mother scolds him for doing nothing at home, while also directing his father into the kitchen.
• At dinner, Li Yao’s mother seats him beside Lin Xiaoxi; both young people silently share their discomfort as the adults monopolize the conversation.
• Li Yao’s parents keep offering Uncle Lin drinks, and Li Yao steps in to redirect the conversation before their apparent matchmaking plan can proceed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uncle Lin asks Li Yao to take Lin Xiaoxi on a trip to Macau.
• Li Yao reluctantly agrees, with his mother pressuring him.
• Uncle Lin reveals that the Lin family is going through a difficult time.
• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi arrive in Macau and plan to visit the Grand Lisboa Casino.

Character Developments

• Li Yao: Shows reluctance in taking Lin Xiaoxi but agrees due to his mother's pressure. He plans to use his Goldfinger ability at the casino.
• Lin Xiaoxi: Reveals she has a significant amount of money from betting on the World Cup. She's rebellious and independent but also curious about Li Yao's gambling plans.
• Uncle Lin: Appears tipsy and carefree but is worried about the Lin family's situation.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Wealth: The casino's atmosphere is filled with the scent of wealth and greed, reflecting the allure and danger of gambling.
• Responsibility and Reluctance: Li Yao feels pressured into taking care of Lin Xiaoxi, showing his reluctance to take on this responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and his mother: She pressures him into taking Lin Xiaoxi, showing her influence over him.
• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi: They have a sibling-like dynamic, with Lin Xiaoxi questioning Li Yao's gambling plans and Li Yao trying to guide her.
• Li Yao and Uncle Lin: They share a friendly, almost familial bond, with Uncle Lin entrusting Lin Xiaoxi's care to Li Yao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao uses his Mage Hand ability to control the roulette ball, winning consecutively on the number 17.
• Lin Xiaoxi, initially excited, bets all her chips on 17, winning a significant amount.
• Li Yao decides to stop helping Lin Xiaoxi cheat to teach her a lesson, but she wins again, this time earning 1.75 million Hong Kong Dollars.
• Li Yao leaves Lin Xiaoxi to play alone and continues gambling, winning 3.2 million Hong Kong Dollars in total.
• He finds Lin Xiaoxi with casino security guards, hinting at a potential problem.

Character Developments

• Li Yao: Shows his ability to control the roulette ball, demonstrates concern for Lin Xiaoxi's safety, and displays a desire to teach her a lesson about gambling.
• Lin Xiaoxi: Exhibits a strong intuition that proves correct in her roulette bets, showing confidence and determination.

Significant Themes

• Luck vs. Skill: The chapter explores the interplay between luck and skill in gambling, with Li Yao's ability representing skill and Lin Xiaoxi's intuition representing luck.
• Trust and Betrayal: Li Yao's decision to stop helping Lin Xiaoxi cheat could be seen as a betrayal of trust, but it also serves as a lesson for her.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi: Their interaction is marked by Li Yao's initial protectiveness and later frustration with Lin Xiaoxi's gambling, while she remains confident in her intuition.
• Li Yao and the Gambler: Li Yao has a brief exchange with a gambler who comments on Lin Xiaoxi's boldness and Li Yao's generosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi win a substantial amount of money at the casino.
• Lin Xiaoxi wins over 8 million Macau dollars in a single gambling session, while Li Yao wins around 2.7 million RMB.
• They decide to continue gambling and are offered a VIP room in the hotel.
• Li Yao advises Lin Xiaoxi to be content with her winnings and not rely on gambling for a living.

Character Developments

• Lin Xiaoxi: Initially excited about her winnings, she becomes more thoughtful after Li Yao's advice, realizing the dangers of gambling addiction.
• Li Yao: He remains calm and rational throughout, showing concern for Lin Xiaoxi's well-being and advising her against reckless gambling.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of gambling addiction and the importance of knowing when to stop.
• The difference between winning through luck (Lin Xiaoxi) and winning through skill (Li Yao).
• The corrupting influence of wealth and the temptation to engage in "bad" activities.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi's dynamic is that of a protective older brother and a younger sister who is both naive and rebellious.
• Li Yao's advice to Lin Xiaoxi shows his maturity and responsibility, while her reaction highlights her immaturity and impulsiveness.
• The casino manager's offer of a VIP room and helicopter transfer service emphasizes the luxurious and privileged lifestyle associated with high-stakes gambling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi return from Macau, having won a significant amount of money through gambling.
• Lin Xiaoxi finds out her mother is in the hospital upon returning home.
• Li Yao accompanies Lin Xiaoxi to the hospital, where they find Aunt Lin awake and Uncle Lin sleeping.

Character Developments

• Li Yao: He demonstrates confidence and calmness in gambling, winning a substantial amount of money. He feels no guilt about winning through cheating, believing it's the way of the world. He shows concern for Lin Xiaoxi and her family, but is also annoyed by his parents' matchmaking efforts.
• Lin Xiaoxi: She becomes more aware of Li Yao's capabilities and confidence, comparing him to a successful person. She feels a sense of loneliness and helplessness upon learning about her mother's hospitalization, turning to Li Yao for support.
• Aunt Lin: She is hospitalized due to high blood pressure, but seems to be in stable condition. She shows affection towards Uncle Lin.
• Uncle Lin: He is exhausted from caring for Aunt Lin and is initially surprised by Lin Xiaoxi's return. He tries to reassure Lin Xiaoxi about her mother's condition.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Li Yao's newfound wealth changes his perspective on life, and he feels the satisfaction of being rich. The narrative explores the idea that the rich get richer, and those with extraordinary powers (like Li Yao's ability to cheat at gambling) naturally accumulate more wealth.
• Family and Responsibility: Li Yao feels a sense of responsibility towards Lin Xiaoxi and her family, accompanying her to the hospital. The Lin family's crisis brings them closer together.
• Luck and Destiny: Lin Xiaoxi's luck inexplicably soars, and the Lin family faces a series of unexpected events, suggesting that luck and destiny play a significant role in their lives.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi: They grow closer as Li Yao supports Lin Xiaoxi through her family's crisis. Lin Xiaoxi becomes more aware of Li Yao's capabilities and confidence, while Li Yao feels annoyed by his parents' matchmaking efforts.
• Lin Xiaoxi and her parents: Lin Xiaoxi feels a sense of loneliness and helplessness upon learning about her mother's hospitalization, turning to Li Yao for support. Her parents, especially Uncle Lin, try to reassure her about her mother's condition.
• Li Yao and Uncle Lin: Li Yao accompanies Lin Xiaoxi to the hospital and shows concern for her family. Uncle Lin is initially surprised by Li Yao's presence but seems to accept his support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xiaowei's mother is diagnosed with ALS, a terminal disease.
• Lin Xiaoxi and Li Yao reveal they've won a large sum of money in Macau, easing the family's financial burden due to the illness.
• Lin Xiaowei, in another world, learns about her mother's condition and asks for detailed medical information.

Character Developments

• Lin Xiaoxi: Becomes more mature and responsible, offering financial support to her parents.
• Lin Xiaowei: Shows determination and confidence in her ability to help her mother, despite the disease's terminal nature on Earth.
• Li Yao: Demonstrates calmness and confidence in Lin Xiaowei's capabilities, reassuring the family.

Significant Themes

• Family: The importance of family bonds and support, especially in times of crisis.
• Terminal Illness: The harsh reality of terminal diseases and the hope for a cure.
• Wealth and Responsibility: The responsible use of newfound wealth to help family.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xiaoxi and Li Yao: Show unity and support for each other and their family, sharing their winnings.
• Lin Xiaowei and Li Yao: Maintain a close, honest, and supportive relationship, with Lin Xiaowei relying on Li Yao for updates about her family.
• Lin Xiaowei and Lin Xiaoxi: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their bond is implied through Lin Xiaoxi's concern for her mother and Lin Xiaowei's determination to help her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xiaowei, a transmigrator, has been living in another world for over a decade and is determined to return to Earth.
• Li Yao, her friend, collects information about ALS for Lin Xiaowei's mother and arranges for a comprehensive medical examination.
• Li Yao shows off his wealth to his father, causing him to reflect on his past actions.
• Li Yao enters Meditation to analyze and inscribe the circuit of Mage Hand.
• Li Yao's parents argue about his frequent hospital visits.

Character Developments

• Lin Xiaowei: More calm, wise, firm, and stubborn due to her experiences in the other world.
• Li Yao: Becomes more confident and generous with his wealth, causing his father to reflect on his past actions.
• Lao Li (Li Yao's father): Feels aggrieved and resentful due to his low status in the family and his wife's nagging.
• Zhang Yufeng (Li Yao's mother): Stays straightforward and honest, nagging her husband and showing concern for Li Yao's frequent hospital visits.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its effect on personalities and longings.
• The struggle between generations and their differing perspectives.
• The power dynamics within a family and the impact of wealth.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xiaowei and Li Yao: Lin Xiaowei relies on Li Yao for information about her mother's condition, and Li Yao shows concern for her well-being.
• Li Yao and Lao Li: Li Yao shows off his wealth to his father, causing him to reflect on his past actions and feel resentful.
• Zhang Yufeng and Lao Li: They argue about Li Yao's frequent hospital visits, with Zhang Yufeng nagging Lao Li and pressing him into his seat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao arranges for a team of specialists to examine Aunt Lin at a county hospital.
• Aunt Lin's test reports, indicating a terminal illness, are sent to Li Yao and later to Lin Xiaowei.
• Li Yao waits for Lin Xiaowei's response, which comes five days later at 3 AM.

Character Developments

• Aunt Lin: Struggles with her illness and the burden she feels she is to her family. She considers ending her life to ease their suffering but ultimately decides to hold on for her family's sake.
• Uncle Lin: Supports his wife emotionally, promising to take care of her despite the hardships.
• Li Yao: Shows determination and confidence in finding a solution, even in the face of Aunt Lin's terminal illness.
• Lin Xiaowei: Dedicatedly studies Aunt Lin's medical reports, working tirelessly to find a solution.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and pain of life's journey, as everyone carries their own burdens.
• The importance of family and the lengths one would go to for their loved ones.
• The power of hope and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Uncle Lin: Li Yao reassures Uncle Lin, giving him hope and encouraging him to take care of his wife.
• Aunt Lin and Uncle Lin: They support each other emotionally, deciding to hold on together for the sake of their family.
• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei: They communicate through messages, with Li Yao entrusting Aunt Lin's case to Lin Xiaowei and waiting for her response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao wakes up feeling dizzy due to Lin Xiaowei's late-night chat.
• Lin Xiaowei sends Li Yao information about alchemical potions to cure her mother's ALS, including recipes, precautions, and materials.
• Li Yao agrees to help, feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information.
• Lin Xiaowei explains the need for a Plane Altar to establish a link between their worlds, and Li Yao agrees to build it.

Character Developments

• Li Yao shows concern and willingness to help Lin Xiaowei, despite feeling overwhelmed by the task.
• Lin Xiaowei demonstrates her determination and desperation to save her mother, even risking Earth's exposure to other worlds.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Li Yao's willingness to help Lin Xiaowei, despite the risks and challenges involved.
• Desperation and sacrifice: Lin Xiaowei's determination to save her mother, even at the risk of exposing Earth to other worlds.
• The consequences of one's actions: The potential risk of Earth's exposure due to Lin Xiaowei's actions.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei's friendship is tested as they work together to find a solution to Lin Xiaowei's mother's illness.
• Li Yao feels overwhelmed but committed to helping Lin Xiaowei, while Lin Xiaowei is desperate but determined to save her mother, even at great risk.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao assembles a "Magic Signal Transmitter" using various gemstones to create a Plane Altar, as Earth lacks high Spiritual Energy materials like Mithril.
• He spends three million two hundred thousand to buy the required gemstones from a local jewelry store.
• After half a month of work, Li Yao completes the Plane Altar.
• On Lin Xiaowei's birthday, Li Yao activates the Plane Altar to connect with Lin Xiaowei's world.
• Lin Xiaowei, using the Magic Tower, anchors the Realm Coordinates and initiates a cross-plane material transfer.

Character Developments

• Li Yao demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination by creating the Plane Altar despite the lack of magical materials on Earth.
• Lin Xiaowei shows her dedication and risk-taking by using the Magic Tower to anchor Earth's Realm Coordinates, despite the pain and potential risks involved.

Significant Themes

• The power of Mages comes from their own training and exploration, often involving expensive experiments.
• The unfairness and illogical nature of the world, as seen in Li Yao's reflection on his past actions and the world's treatment of different people.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei maintain their mentor-mentee relationship, with Lin Xiaowei guiding Li Yao and promising to take responsibility for the money he spends.
• Li Yao and the jewelry store manager have a professional and straightforward business interaction, with no attempts at deception or trickery.
• Li Yao and Lin Xiaowei share a moment of connection on Lin Xiaowei's birthday, with Li Yao setting off a "firework" with the Plane Altar and Lin Xiaowei expressing gratitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Legend Mage, Kentji, destroys the Realm Coordinates of Earth to hide his disciple's activities.
• Kentji receives a visit from the Arcane Military Police due to energy fluctuations caused by Li Yao's use of the Multidimensional Plane Detection Device.
• Li Yao receives a Demiplane Space Ring from Lin Xiaowei, containing supplies and alchemy tools.

Character Developments

• Kentji is revealed to be a Legend Mage and Li Yao's master. He is meticulous, refined, and has a good life due to his disciple's inventions.
• Li Yao becomes more confident and excited after receiving the Space Ring, but is also surprised by the start of the school term.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Magic Association, with Legend Mages holding significant influence.
• The value of resources and wealth in the Mage world, with Mages being "pay-to-win" and short of money.
• The mentor-mentee relationship between Kentji and Li Yao, with Kentji showing pride and confidence in Li Yao's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Kentji interacts with the Arcane Military Police Captain, showing his status and influence within the Magic Association.
• Li Yao interacts with Lin Xiaowei through messages, with Lin Xiaowei teasing Li Yao about bribing her father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao blacklists Lin Xiaoxi's contact after her blunt remark.
• Li Yao's parents help Lin Xiaoxi move into her dorm, much to Li Yao's dismay.
• Li Yao, along with his parents and Lin Xiaoxi, encounters his dormmates Cao Rui, Chen Tao, and Zhao Shuisheng at the registration area.

Character Developments

• Li Yao feels conflicted about Lin Xiaoxi's behavior and his parents' favoritism towards her.
• Lin Xiaoxi remains blunt and straightforward, rejecting Cao Rui and Chen Tao's advances.
• Cao Rui and Chen Tao are initially put off by Li Yao's presence but try to impress Lin Xiaoxi.

Significant Themes

• First Impressions: Lin Xiaoxi's blunt remark leaves a negative first impression on Li Yao, while Li Yao's good looks attract attention, but his association with Lin Xiaoxi dampens the interest of other girls.
• Family Dynamics: Li Yao's parents show favoritism towards Lin Xiaoxi, causing Li Yao to feel left out and unhappy.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Cao Rui and Chen Tao's attempts to impress Lin Xiaoxi highlight the contrast between their outer appearance and their true nature.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi exchange a glance and roll their eyes simultaneously, showing mutual disdain.
• Li Yao's parents help Lin Xiaoxi, causing Li Yao to feel ignored and resentful.
• Cao Rui and Chen Tao try to impress Lin Xiaoxi but are rebuffed, while Zhao Shuisheng greets Li Yao warmly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xiaoxi's blunt words offend Cao Rui and Chen Tao, leading to an awkward situation.
• Li Yao, Cao Rui, and Chen Tao recall Lin Xiaoxi's older sister, Lin Xiaowei.
• Li Yao buys an apartment near the university and begins alchemy practice.
• Li Yao successfully refines two Cleansing Potions and plans to test them on miniature pigs.
• Li Yao returns to campus and learns about Li Shishi's commencement speech.

Character Developments

• Lin Xiaoxi's sharp tongue causes tension but is later accepted by Cao Rui and Chen Tao due to her attractiveness.
• Li Yao shows his alchemy skills and dedication to his craft.
• Cao Rui and Chen Tao show their excitement over Li Shishi's speech, revealing their admiration for her beauty and success.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Lin Xiaoxi's blunt words and Li Shishi's beauty contrast with their inner qualities.
• Ambition and Success: Li Shishi's achievements inspire admiration, while Li Yao's dedication to alchemy shows his personal drive.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao, Cao Rui, and Chen Tao interact, with Li Yao often being the center of attention due to his looks and skills.
• Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi have a strained relationship due to her sharp tongue, but they are connected through their shared history with Lin Xiaowei.
• Li Yao, Cao Rui, and Chen Tao share excitement over Li Shishi's speech, bonding over their admiration for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao attends a celebrity alumni lecture with his roommates, Cao Rui and Chen Tao, but he's more interested in deducing alchemical formulas.
• Li Shishi, a successful and beautiful alumna, gives a speech, followed by a Q&A session. Students ask personal questions, which Li Shishi handles gracefully.
• The last microphone is given to Zhao Shuisheng, who's hesitant. He passes it to Li Yao without him knowing.

Character Developments

• Li Yao shows dedication to his alchemical studies, even in public events.
• Li Shishi demonstrates her charm, confidence, and professionalism.
• Zhao Shuisheng shows his honest and considerate nature by passing the microphone to Li Yao.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and passion, as seen in Li Yao's dedication to alchemy.
• The importance of professionalism and grace under pressure, as shown by Li Shishi.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao's roommates, Cao Rui and Chen Tao, try to get him involved in the event, but he's more interested in his studies.
• Li Shishi interacts with the audience, answering questions with humor and grace.
• Zhao Shuisheng passes the microphone to Li Yao, showing his considerate nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao, despite his awkward appearance, remains composed during a Q&A session and confesses his admiration for Li Shishi, a successful alumna.
• Li Yao asks Li Shishi if he can visit her, to which she agrees.
• Li Yao successfully creates the Cleansing Potion and tests it on a miniature pig and himself, proving its effectiveness.
• He then creates the Vitality Potion, which heals injuries rapidly and improves overall health.

Character Developments

• Li Yao gains confidence and composure in public speaking, showing his determination and ambition.
• Li Yao demonstrates his intelligence and resourcefulness in creating and testing potions.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of personal goals and success in college.
• The power of confidence and determination.
• The potential of alchemy and its applications.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao interacts with Li Shishi, showing admiration and interest in her business.
• Li Yao's roommates, Cao Rui and Chen Tao, express their amazement at Li Yao's actions and ask to join him in visiting Li Shishi.
• Li Yao interacts with the miniature pig, testing the effects of his potions on it.