Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang, a Chinese tourist, meets Mei Hui, a divorced Japanese teacher, during a typhoon. They spend the night together due to power outage and lack of signal.
• They engage in small talk, and Mei Hui shares that her parents live in a distant town, and she works in Yamanashi Prefecture.
• Su Yang asks about Mei Hui's divorce, and she reveals her ex-husband recently contacted her, causing her distress.
• They start drinking whiskey, and Mei Hui opens up about her feelings of anxiety regarding her single status and age.

Character Developments

• Mei Hui: She is initially reserved but opens up to Su Yang after drinking. She reveals her insecurities about her divorce and age, suggesting she's lonely and seeking companionship.
• Su Yang: He is initially awkward but becomes more comfortable around Mei Hui as they drink. He shows empathy and understanding towards Mei Hui's situation.

Significant Themes

• Loneliness and Isolation: Both characters feel lonely, with Mei Hui feeling isolated due to her divorce and Su Yang being separated from his group.
• Companionship: They find solace and temporary companionship in each other's company during the storm.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Mei Hui: They start as strangers but become more comfortable with each other as the night progresses. Their interaction is characterized by small talk, shared drinking, and emotional openness.
• Meng Wenzhou and his group: They spend the night together, chatting and drinking tea. They express gratitude towards their hosts, the Kawashima sisters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang arrives at Mei Hui's home during a typhoon and gets a shock when he sees her in revealing clothes.
• Mei Hui changes into even more revealing clothes, causing Su Yang to be distracted.
• They spend the night drinking and talking, with Mei Hui becoming more flirtatious as she gets tipsy.
• Mei Hui stumbles while walking, and Su Yang catches her, leading to a moment of closeness.
• They decide to try some Island Nation shochu together.

Character Developments

• Su Yang struggles to maintain his composure around Mei Hui's revealing outfits.
• Mei Hui becomes more open and flirtatious as she drinks, hinting at her attraction to Su Yang.
• Su Yang's system activates, suggesting he's having strong physical reactions to Mei Hui.

Significant Themes

• Attraction and flirtation between Su Yang and Mei Hui.
• The impact of alcohol on inhibitions and behavior.
• The tension and anticipation between the characters.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Mei Hui's interactions become more comfortable and familiar as they drink together.
• They share jokes and flirtatious remarks, with Mei Hui becoming more open about her feelings.
• Physical contact occurs when Su Yang steadies Mei Hui after she stumbles, leading to a moment of tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang and Mei Hui spend the night together, drinking, talking, and eventually becoming intimate.
• Mei Hui shares her past, including her divorce due to her ex-husband's lack of ambition, infidelity, and infertility.
• They spend the night together, and the next morning, Mei Hui prepares breakfast for Su Yang.

Character Developments

• Mei Hui opens up about her past, showing vulnerability and trust in Su Yang.
• Su Yang demonstrates understanding, patience, and respect towards Mei Hui.
• Both characters express a growing attraction and connection.

Significant Themes

• Trust and vulnerability, as Mei Hui shares her past with Su Yang.
• Intimacy and connection, both physical and emotional, between the two characters.
• The impact of past experiences on present relationships.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Mei Hui's interactions are characterized by openness, understanding, and mutual attraction.
• They communicate about their pasts, desires, and feelings, leading to a deeper connection.
• Their physical intimacy is a result of their growing emotional bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang and Mei Hui spend two days together due to a typhoon, with no electricity or signal.
• They cook and eat meals together, play games, and engage in various activities.
• The typhoon begins to subside on the third day, indicating that Su Yang's time with Mei Hui is coming to an end.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: He shows his cooking skills, making a Chinese meal for Mei Hui, and expresses his desire to leave once the typhoon passes.
• Mei Hui: She becomes more affectionate and open with Su Yang, expressing her happiness during their time together and hinting at her reluctance to see him go.

Significant Themes

• Isolation and Intimacy: The typhoon forces Su Yang and Mei Hui into close proximity, leading to increased intimacy and a deeper connection.
• Temporary Bliss: Their time together is marked by happiness and contentment, but both are aware that it is temporary and will end once the typhoon passes.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Mei Hui engage in various activities together, such as cooking, eating, playing games, and conversing, leading to a deepening of their relationship.
• They express their feelings and desires to each other, with Mei Hui being more open about her emotions and Su Yang being more reserved but still honest about his intentions to leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang and Mei Hui part ways after the power is restored.
• Su Yang charges his phone, contacts his friends, and arranges to meet them.
• He transfers one million Chinese yuan (approximately twenty million Island currency) to Mei Hui as a token of gratitude.

Character Developments

• Su Yang remains practical and considerate, ensuring Mei Hui is taken care of before leaving.
• Mei Hui is initially reluctant to accept Su Yang's gratitude but eventually does, understanding the significance of their brief encounter.

Significant Themes

• The impermanence of relationships and the inevitability of parting.
• The cultural and economic differences between China and the Island Nation.
• The theme of gratitude and reciprocity.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Mei Hui's farewell is bittersweet, with both understanding that they may never meet again.
• Mei Hui's initial reluctance to accept Su Yang's gratitude highlights her humility and awareness of their differing circumstances.
• Su Yang's decision to transfer a significant amount of money to Mei Hui demonstrates his appreciation for her help and his desire to ensure she is well taken care of.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang returns to the group after being separated during the typhoon. He had taken shelter at a kind family's house.
• The group is picked up by a bus and returns to Dongjin.
• They stay at the Bulgari Hotel due to limited availability at the Aman Hotel.
• The group plans to fly to Hokkaido the next day to see the maple leaves and soak in hot springs.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: Shows gratitude towards the family who helped him during the typhoon. He is also considerate towards Pan Ning, suggesting a bath together.
• Pan Ning: Shows eagerness to soak in a hot spring. She is also comfortable with Su Yang's affectionate behavior.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and kindness: Su Yang's appreciation for the family who helped him reflects the theme of gratitude and kindness.
• Companionship: The group's camaraderie and shared experiences emphasize the theme of companionship.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Pan Ning: Their playful and affectionate interaction in the hotel room highlights their close relationship.
• The group: The group's dynamic is shown through their shared meals and plans for the next day, emphasizing their bond and shared experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang and Pan Ning take a bath together, leading to intimacy.
• Su Yang discovers Tao Shu's live stream on Douyin and starts watching.
• Tao Shu engages in a PK match with another streamer, Qiqi, with Su Yang joining in the final moments to secure Tao Shu's victory.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: Shows his playful and generous side by helping Tao Shu win the PK match.
• Pan Ning: Shows indifference towards Su Yang's actions on the live stream.
• Tao Shu: Shows confidence in her appearance and live-streaming skills, but maintains a neutral attitude towards Su Yang after he helps her.
• Qiqi: Shows competitiveness and sportsmanship in the PK match.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and competition within the live-streaming platform.
• The influence of big spenders on the outcomes of PK matches.
• The complex relationships between streamers and their viewers, especially those who are generous with their support.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Pan Ning: Share a moment of intimacy after their bath, then lie in bed together while Su Yang watches Tao Shu's live stream.
• Tao Shu and Qiqi: Engage in friendly banter and competition during their PK match.
• Su Yang and Tao Shu: Su Yang helps Tao Shu win the PK match, but she remains neutral towards him due to their past encounter in Lin City.
• Tao Shu and her viewers: Tao Shu interacts with her viewers, soliciting votes and expressing gratitude for their support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang watches a live stream and gifts generously, causing a stir among the streamers and viewers.
• Su Yang and his friends decide to change their trip destination to Hokkaido.
• The System presents Su Yang with three mission options, and he selects Mission 3, which involves traveling to Europe with two male friends within 45 days.

Character Developments

• Su Yang demonstrates his generosity by gifting heavily in a live stream, earning him the title of a "wild big spender."
• Su Yang shows interest in the System's missions, particularly the one involving a trip to Europe with his friends.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and generosity: Su Yang's display of wealth through gifting in the live stream.
• Friendship: The mission involving a trip to Europe with two male friends highlights the importance of friendship in Su Yang's life.
• Adventure and anticipation: Su Yang looks forward to meeting new people and having new experiences in Hokkaido.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with the streamers and viewers in the live stream through gifting and messaging.
• Su Yang communicates with his friends via group chat, planning their trip to Hokkaido and discussing their next destination after returning home.
• Su Yang has a mental conversation with the System, selecting a mission and expressing his thoughts and feelings about it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives in Sapporo, Hokkaido, after a 1.5-hour flight from Dongjin.
• They are picked up by a tour bus at the airport, driven by a girl named Yamano.
• Su Yang notices that Yamano seems captivated by his appearance and is slow to respond to him.
• The bus picks up two more groups of tourists before departing.

Character Developments

• Su Yang displays his ability to guess nationalities by observation.
• Yamano is shown to be smitten with Su Yang's appearance.

Significant Themes

• The theme of first impressions and initial attractions is introduced through Yamano's reaction to Su Yang.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with Yamano, trying to help her overcome her initial shyness.
• The group members discuss their observations about the other tourists on the bus.
• Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou engage in friendly banter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang and his friends are picked up from the airport by Yamano, who drives them to their hotel in Sapporo.
• A group of ten tourists, including four attractive girls (two Europeans and two Japanese) and six cheerful people from the Beautiful Country, join them in the car.
• Su Yang attracts the attention of the two European girls, Betty and Winnie, who are impressed by his language skills and initiate a conversation with him.
• Betty and Muxi invite Su Yang to sit with them in the back and meet their other friends.

Character Developments

• Su Yang is shown to be multilingual (Chinese, English, Japanese), charming, and sociable, easily making friends with foreign tourists.
• Betty and Muxi are portrayed as outgoing, friendly, and curious about Su Yang's language skills.
• Meng Wenzhou and Liu Bo are envious of Su Yang's ability to attract women but supportive of his newfound friendships.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and social connections
• Language and cultural exchange
• Attraction and initial interactions between people of different nationalities

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with Betty and Muxi, impressing them with his language skills and charming personality.
• Meng Wenzhou and Liu Bo express envy and support towards Su Yang's interactions with the foreign girls.
• Betty and Muxi invite Su Yang to join their group, showing their interest in befriending him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang meets four attractive women (Betty, Muxi, Winnie, Gali) on the bus and they invite him to sit with them.
• Su Yang learns about their backgrounds and relationships using the System.
• The group exchanges WeChat information and chats, with Su Yang learning they're all single.
• The bus arrives at Chitose Town, then Mount Kin, where the scenery is beautiful and they spot deer.
• The bus reaches the Mount Kin Hot Spring Hotel, their destination.

Character Developments

• Su Yang shows shyness and humor around the women, but remains confident and charming.
• Betty, Muxi, Winnie, and Gali are portrayed as friendly, cheerful, and interested in Su Yang.
• Meng Wenzhou feels jealous and left out, but Meng Qianyu and Pan Ning tease him.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and attraction, as Su Yang is drawn to the women and they to him.
• Friendship and camaraderie, as the women invite Su Yang to join them and they chat comfortably.
• Exploration and discovery, as the group travels to Mount Kin and enjoys the scenery.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with Betty, Muxi, Winnie, and Gali, flirting and learning about them.
• Meng Wenzhou feels left out and argues with Meng Qianyu and Pan Ning.
• The group on the bus enjoys the scenery together and spots deer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the Little Golden Mountain Hot Spring Hotel.
• Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou are captivated by Han Suyan, a Korean tourist.
• The group checks in and is assigned rooms in different areas of the hotel: Chrysanthemum, Paulownia, Cherry Blossom, and Pine.
• Su Yang, Zhuang Mengli, and Ren Lingxi are led to their rooms by hotel staff, accompanied by two English-speaking tourists, Winnie and Gali.
• Han Suyan and another Korean tourist are also assigned to the Pine area.

Character Developments

• Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou are initially oblivious to Han Suyan's beauty due to her focused demeanor on the bus.
• Liu Bo demonstrates his thoughtfulness by booking separate rooms for everyone, despite Meng Wenzhou's initial protest.
• Han Suyan is introduced as a beautiful, fashionable, and somewhat aloof young woman.

Significant Themes

• First Impressions: Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou's initial obliviousness to Han Suyan's beauty highlights the importance of first impressions and initial appearances.
• Distance and Attraction: The title "Distance Creates Beauty" suggests that distance or lack of immediate interaction can enhance one's appeal, as seen in Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou's delayed appreciation of Han Suyan.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou bond over their admiration for Han Suyan.
• Zhuang Mengli teases Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou for staring at Han Suyan.
• Winnie and Gali, the English-speaking tourists, interact with Su Yang, Zhuang Mengli, and Ren Lingxi, revealing they are staying in the same area.
• Han Suyan and her companion are introduced as they are led to their rooms in the same area as Su Yang's group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang and his group arrive at Pine, their guest room area in the hotel.
• Su Yang meets Han Suyan, a Korean university student from Magic City, and they chat briefly.
• The group is guided to their courtyard by a staff member from the Island Nation.
• Su Yang helps Ren Lingxi with her suitcase to her room.

Character Developments

• Su Yang shows proficiency in Korean, impressing Han Suyan and Zhuang Mengli.
• Zhuang Mengli displays her competitive and playful nature.
• Ren Lingxi shows appreciation for Su Yang's help.

Significant Themes

• Cultural differences between China and the Island Nation, particularly in architecture and language.
• Friendship and camaraderie among the group.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Han Suyan have a brief but friendly conversation in Korean.
• Zhuang Mengli teases Su Yang about helping Ren Lingxi with her suitcase.
• Su Yang helps Ren Lingxi with her suitcase, showing consideration for her.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang meets Gali, who invites him to dinner with her friends.
• Su Yang discovers Han Suyan lives next door.
• Han Suyan asks Su Yang for help with a bird that flew into her room.
• Su Yang helps Han Suyan remove the bird from her room.

Character Developments

• Su Yang shows kindness and willingness to help others, even with small tasks.
• Han Suyan is revealed to be afraid of flying birds.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie, as seen in Su Yang's willingness to join Gali for dinner and help Han Suyan.
• Fear and overcoming it, demonstrated by Han Suyan's fear of birds and Su Yang's assistance in dealing with the situation.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Gali have a friendly interaction, leading to a dinner invitation.
• Su Yang and Han Suyan interact for the first time, with Su Yang helping Han Suyan with her bird problem, leading to an increase in her favorability towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang and Han Suyan decide to have dinner together with their respective friends.
• Su Yang learns that Han Suyan and Gali are not part of a larger group but are traveling alone.
• Su Yang invites Han Suyan, Gali, and the two friends from Kimchi Country to join his group for dinner.
• Su Yang learns that the Beautiful Country couples are staying in the same courtyard and invites them as well.

Character Developments

• Han Suyan: Shows friendliness and openness, agrees to have dinner with Su Yang's group.
• Gali: Displayed a groggy and sleepy demeanor, but is friendly and polite.
• Zhuang Mengli: Teasingly flirts with Su Yang, pushing the "fiancée" narrative, but ultimately agrees to let the matter rest for now.
• Su Yang: Shows consideration for others' feelings and well-being, inviting everyone to dinner and reminding them to wear jackets due to the cool evening.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie: Su Yang's invitation to join dinner highlights his desire to foster connections and make friends.
• Cultural exchange: The diverse group of friends from different countries coming together for a meal emphasizes the theme of cross-cultural interaction.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Han Suyan: They exchange pleasantries and agree to have dinner together with their respective friends.
• Su Yang and Gali: They share a friendly conversation, with Su Yang showing concern for Gali's well-being.
• Su Yang and Zhuang Mengli: Their playful banter continues, with Zhuang Mengli teasing Su Yang about their "engagement" and Su Yang trying to keep her in check.
• Zhuang Mengli and Gali: They greet each other warmly, with Zhuang Mengli introducing herself and Gali showing curiosity about their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, now including Han Suyan's friend Jin Xiangmei, meets up with Meng Wenzhou and Liu Bo in the hotel lobby.
• They have dinner at the hotel's international buffet restaurant, which is open 24 hours and offers free dining for guests.
• After dinner, they decide to soak in the hotel's mixed-gender hot spring together.
• They stop by the hot spring's swimsuit shop to purchase swimwear for their soak.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: He continues to be sociable and charismatic, easily making friends with the three couples from Beautiful Country.
• Jin Xiangmei: She is shy but friendly, and she joins the group's activities.
• Meng Wenzhou and Liu Bo: They are seen relaxing and enjoying the hotel's amenities with the group.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Camaraderie: The group enjoys each other's company and is eager to spend time together, leading to a harmonious atmosphere.
• Luxury and Indulgence: The hotel's free amenities, such as the 24-hour restaurant and free hot springs, encourage the group to indulge in these luxuries.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and the Three Couples from Beautiful Country: They hit it off quickly, engaging in friendly conversation and enjoying each other's company.
• The Group and the Hotel Staff: They interact with the hotel staff, asking questions about the hotel's amenities and making purchases at the swimsuit shop.
• The Girls' Group (Gali, Muxi, Betty, and Winnie): They discuss their swimsuit choices, considering the hot spring and swimming pool activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the hot spring area, finding it empty and beautiful.
• Su Yang, Meng Wenzhou, and Liu Bo enter the hot spring first.
• Gali, Betty, Winnie, and Muxi appear wearing revealing bikinis, causing the boys' surprise.
• Han Suyan, Jin Xiangmei, and the others emerge from the changing room.
• Jin Xiangmei's figure and appearance impress the group, especially Su Yang and Liu Bo.
• Su Yang discovers Jin Xiangmei speaks Chinese.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: Shows his relaxed and comfortable demeanor in the hot spring, and takes an interest in Jin Xiangmei.
• Liu Bo: Initially hesitant about the hot spring's temperature, he eventually enjoys it. Shows interest in Jin Xiangmei.
• Jin Xiangmei: Reveals her figure and ability to speak Chinese, drawing attention from the group.
• Gali, Betty, Winnie, and Muxi: Display confidence and comfort in their bikinis, catching the boys' attention.

Significant Themes

• The beauty and comfort of hot springs.
• Cultural exchange and language barriers.
• Attraction and appreciation of different body types and appearances.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and the group: Enjoy the hot spring together, with Su Yang taking a liking to Jin Xiangmei.
• Liu Bo and Meng Wenzhou: Discuss Jin Xiangmei's potential as a romantic interest for Liu Bo.
• The group and Gali, Betty, Winnie, and Muxi: Surprised and appreciative of their revealing swimsuits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enjoys a hot spring together, leading to various conversations and interactions.
• Liu Bo starts a conversation with Jin Xiangmei, showing interest in her.
• Everyone decides to get free massages at the hotel's SPA, choosing between full-body, ear cleaning, and foot reflexology services.

Character Developments

• Liu Bo shows initiative in pursuing Jin Xiangmei, taking the first step in their potential relationship.
• Zhuang Mengli displays her confidence and boldness by openly admiring Su Yang.
• Meng Wenzhou demonstrates his leadership by organizing the group's activities.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Camaraderie: The group enjoys each other's company, engaging in various activities together.
• Romantic Interests: Liu Bo's interest in Jin Xiangmei hints at potential romantic developments.
• Cultural Exchange: The group's diverse nationalities lead to conversations and experiences that highlight cultural differences.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou: They continue to display their close friendship, often interacting and supporting each other.
• Liu Bo and Jin Xiangmei: Liu Bo takes the initiative to chat with Jin Xiangmei, showing interest in her, while she responds warmly.
• Zhuang Mengli and Su Yang: Zhuang Mengli openly admires Su Yang, showing her confidence and boldness.
• The Group: The entire group interacts and enjoys various activities together, strengthening their bonds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Wenzhou, Liu Bo, and Su Yang arrive at a high-end spa, where they can choose their own technicians for a free massage.
• Liu Bo chooses Technician Number 18, Meng Wenzhou chooses Number 27, and Su Yang, using his System's scan, chooses Number 33.
• They each go to separate rooms for their massages. Su Yang's technician, Nishino Yuki, asks if he wants the lights turned off for a more relaxing atmosphere.

Character Developments

• Su Yang demonstrates his strategic thinking by using the System to choose the most attractive and well-built technician.
• Nishino Yuki shows professionalism and attentiveness to Su Yang's preferences.

Significant Themes

• The theme of luxury and high-end services is emphasized through the spa's amenities and free massages.
• The concept of relaxation and personal preference is explored through the lighting question.

Character Interactions

• Meng Wenzhou, Liu Bo, and Su Yang interact briefly, showcasing their friendship and camaraderie.
• Su Yang and Nishino Yuki have a brief but intimate interaction, with Nishino showing deference and Su Yang maintaining calm composure despite the unexpected situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• After their massages, Su Yang and the others meet up in the lobby. Liu Bo accidentally reveals he didn't just get a massage, leading to a humorous exchange.
• The group decides to go back to their rooms to sleep instead of going out for drinks.
• Plans are made for a beach day and a hot air balloon ride the next day.
• Su Yang and Gali go for a late-night walk in the garden.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: Shows restraint and respect for boundaries during the massage.
• Gali: Becomes more open and affectionate towards Su Yang, inviting him to her room.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie among the group.
• The tension and humor arising from the group's shared secret about their massages.
• The blossoming relationship between Su Yang and Gali.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang, Meng Wenzhou, and Liu Bo: Share a moment of camaraderie and humor in the lobby.
• Su Yang and Gali: Share a romantic moment in the garden, with Gali becoming more affectionate towards Su Yang.
• Liu Bo: Unintentionally reveals his secret, leading to a humorous exchange with Meng Wenzhou and Su Yang.