Ch. 1841The University Was Completed

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Old Huang's order to ban Chinese apps in the U.S. sparks global outrage.
  • Old Huang holds a press conference to explain his decision but faces backlash.
  • Under pressure, Old Huang retracts his order and issues a public apology.
  • Jiang Siming repairs Li Chunlan and sends her to work at the Yunnan cultivation base.
  • Jiang Siming visits the completed university on Chongming Island.

Character Developments

  • Old Huang faces intense public criticism, leading him to retract his order and apologize.
  • Jiang Siming becomes more accepting of Li Chunlan's human-like behavior.

Significant Themes

  • The power of public opinion and its influence on political decisions.
  • The potential of advanced technology (Building Robots) to reshape the world.

Character Interactions

  • Old Huang's interactions with the public and the press highlight his stubbornness and eventual capitulation.
  • Jiang Siming's interactions with Li Chunlan show his growing acceptance of her human-like behavior.

Ch. 1842Forbes Ranking Updated

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming announces the establishment of a National Martial Arts University, with himself as the principal.
  • The university begins accepting students and martial arts experts from across the country.
  • Jiang Siming secures 3,000 spots for the first batch, but most are allocated to the military, police, and Heavenly Group, leaving only 200 spots.
  • The chapter shifts focus to the Forbes Global Rich List, which is about to be updated.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming maintains his detached, "Jiang Taigong" demeanor despite the lukewarm response to his university.
  • He agrees to the Elder's and the Ministry of Public Security's requests for spots, comparing his situation to that of the principal of Whampoa Military Academy.
  • Jiang Siming becomes the first non-American and the first Asian to be featured on the Forbes Global Rich List cover.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of National Martial Arts on society and career prospects.
  • The global recognition and influence of the Forbes Global Rich List.
  • The significance of becoming the World's Richest Man.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming interacts with the Elder, who approves his university plan and offers military personnel for training.
  • He also interacts with an Elder from the Ministry of Public Security, who secures spots for police personnel.
  • Jiang Siming briefly interacts with the old man from the Heavenly Group, who secures spots for his organization.
  • The chapter ends with Jiang Siming's global recognition as the World's Richest Man, implying potential interactions with international figures.

Ch. 1843Ascending to the Rank of the World's Richest Man

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming officially becomes the World's Richest Man, displacing Jeff Bezos.
  • The news causes a global sensation, overshadowing Jiang Siming's university announcement.
  • Bezos, at his Amazon headquarters, reads the Forbes magazine featuring Jiang Siming's profile.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming: His wealth and status are recognized globally, making him the youngest and wealthiest person in the world.
  • Jeff Bezos: He feels envious and threatened by Jiang Siming's success, losing his title of World's Richest Man after three consecutive years.

Significant Themes

  • Wealth and Power: The chapter explores the extent of Jiang Siming's wealth and the influence it brings, challenging Bezos' status.
  • Capability and Success: Jiang Siming's wives, each running a successful subsidiary, represent capability and success, contrasting with Bezos' lack of capable wives.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming and Bezos: Though not directly interacting, the chapter highlights their indirect competition, with Bezos feeling threatened by Jiang Siming's achievements.
  • Jiang Siming and his wives: Their successful management of various subsidiaries is mentioned, showcasing their collective strength and capability.

Ch. 1844Four Bronze Heads

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming becomes the world's richest man at 26, surpassing Bill Gates.
  • His subsidiaries span various unrelated industries: finance, medicine, beauty, mining, gaming, technology, live streaming, and more.
  • The media and public discuss Jiang Siming's achievement, dubbing him "Father Jiang" and "Monster."

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming remains unfazed by his new title, focusing on his family and personal interests.
  • The public perceives Jiang Siming as a remarkable figure, sparking admiration and envy.

Significant Themes

  • Wealth and power: Jiang Siming's immense wealth and influence are the central themes, emphasizing his unprecedented success.
  • Ambition: Despite achieving the world's richest status, Jiang Siming still harbors greater ambitions, hinting at his desire to become the galaxy's richest man.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming interacts with his employees, who congratulate him on his new title.
  • The public discusses Jiang Siming's achievement, with some expressing admiration, envy, or disbelief.
  • Jiang Siming spends quality time with his wife, Xinyi, and anticipates the birth of their child.

Ch. 1845The Child's Name

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming discovers four of the Twelve Zodiac Bronze Heads in his treasure vault, which he donates to the Chinese Cultural Heritage Administration.
  • The Administration gifts him a calligraphy piece by Liu Gongquan as a token of gratitude, which he declines.
  • Jiang Siming and Wang Xinyi discuss names for their unborn child.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming: Shows his patriotism and respect for Chinese cultural heritage by donating the bronze heads. He also demonstrates his thoughtfulness and effort in choosing names for his child.
  • Wang Xinyi: Exhibits her love and excitement for their unborn child, participating in the naming process.

Significant Themes

  • Patriotism and cultural heritage: Jiang Siming's donation of the bronze heads highlights his pride in and respect for Chinese cultural heritage.
  • Family and parenthood: The focus on the unborn child and the naming process underscores the importance of family and parenthood in Jiang Siming and Wang Xinyi's lives.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming and Wang Xinyi: The couple shares a tender moment, with Jiang Siming stroking Wang Xinyi's belly and discussing names for their child, showcasing their affection and unity.
  • Jiang Siming and the Chinese Cultural Heritage Administration: Jiang Siming's donation and the Administration's gift of a calligraphy piece illustrate a respectful and appreciative interaction between a private citizen and a government institution.

Ch. 1846The Fortune Code?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming and his wives decide on 'Wanwan' as their daughter's nickname.
  • Jiang Siming goes to the vegetable market with Zhao Xiaoxiao to buy ingredients for a celebratory meal.
  • A traffic police officer stops Jiang Siming's car, mistaking his playful interaction with Zhao Xiaoxiao as domestic violence.
  • A reckless foreigner on a bicycle runs a red light and assaults a female police officer. Jiang Siming intervenes and sends the foreigner back to his home country.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming shows his humility and quick thinking in handling the traffic incident and the foreigner's assault.
  • Zhao Xiaoxiao displays her playful and confident nature, challenging her father while also showing affection towards him.

Significant Themes

  • Respect and Responsibility: Jiang Siming shows respect for the law and responsibility towards his family and society, while the foreigner lacks both.
  • Cultural Understanding: The incident highlights the misconceptions and misunderstandings that can arise from cultural differences.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming and Zhao Xiaoxiao's playful banter shows their strong father-daughter bond.
  • Jiang Siming's interaction with the female police officer demonstrates his respect and understanding towards law enforcement.
  • The foreigner's interaction with the police officer and Jiang Siming showcases his arrogance and lack of respect for others and the law.

Ch. 1847What Do You Do for a Living?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming encounters a street reporter who interviews him, unaware of his true identity.
  • The interview is broadcasted, causing a meme trend worldwide.
  • Jiang Siming observes the contrasting emotions of Ah Wei and Young Master Wang regarding their teams' performances in the League of Legends World Championship.
  • Jiang Siming plans to leave the One Piece instance early, reflecting on his impending departure from the Straw Hat Pirates.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming: Shows humility and patience during the interview, demonstrating his open-mindedness about his team's performance in the World Championship. He considers leaving the One Piece instance early to allow Luffy and the others to grow independently.
  • The Reporter: Exhibits face-blindness, treating Jiang Siming like an ordinary citizen during the interview.
  • Ah Wei and Young Master Wang: Display contrasting emotions regarding their teams' performances in the World Championship.

Significant Themes

  • Identity and Recognition: Jiang Siming's true identity remains unknown to the reporter, highlighting the theme of recognition and fame.
  • Growth and Independence: Jiang Siming's decision to leave the One Piece instance early emphasizes the theme of allowing others to grow and develop independently.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming and the Reporter: The interview highlights the reporter's face-blindness and Jiang Siming's initial assumption that she would recognize him. Their interaction leads to an amusing interview and a meme trend.
  • Ah Wei and Young Master Wang: Their contrasting emotions regarding their teams' performances in the World Championship showcase the intense competition and emotional investment in esports.
  • Jiang Siming and the Straw Hat Pirates: Jiang Siming's decision to leave the instance early reflects his desire to allow Luffy and the others to grow independently, highlighting the theme of growth and separation.

Ch. 1848Consort Ming Pirates

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming leaves the Straw Hat Pirates and returns to the sea.
  • Nojiko and Kaya train diligently for over a year to join Jiang Siming's crew, becoming strong enough to rival Shichibukai.
  • Jiang Siming, Nojiko, and Kaya set sail from Cocoyasi Village, picking up Vivi in Alabasta.
  • Vivi's strength rivals that of the world's greatest swordsman, Mihawk.
  • Jiang Siming establishes the 'Consort Ming Pirates' with a pink skull flag, and they set sail for Amazon Lily.

Character Developments

  • Nojiko: Obtains Flame Fruit (Evolved), Intermediate Armament Haki, masters Rokushiki.
  • Kaya: Obtains Heal-Heal Fruit (Evolved), Intermediate Observation Haki, masters Rokushiki.
  • Vivi: Obtains Sword Immortal Fruit (Evolved), Intermediate Conqueror's Haki, Intermediate Armament and Observation Haki, masters Rokushiki.

Significant Themes

  • Power and strength through training and Devil Fruits.
  • Jiang Siming's influence and guidance in the crew's growth.
  • The establishment of the 'Consort Ming Pirates' and their unique identity.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming reunites with Nojiko and Kaya, and they set sail together.
  • Jiang Siming picks up Vivi in Alabasta, and she joins the crew.
  • The crew dynamics change with the addition of Vivi, Conis, and Laki.

Ch. 1849It's Not Like She's Just Another Sister

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luffy completes his two-year training and exits the training ground, followed by Usopp and Brook.
  • A luxurious pirate ship arrives, carrying five powerful and beautiful women: Kaya, Nojiko, Vivi, Conis, and Laki.
  • The women attack Luffy, Usopp, and Brook, revealing their exceptional abilities and strength.
  • Zoro and Sanji join the fight, and the Straw Hats engage in a battle against the five women.
  • Nami, Robin, Ram, and Rem emerge from the training ground, watching the battle in astonishment.
  • Jiang Siming arrives, and the four Straw Hat women rush to embrace him.

Character Developments

  • Luffy has grown more mature, taller, and muscular, exuding a captain's aura.
  • Usopp has grown and lost his childishness.
  • The five women (Kaya, Nojiko, Vivi, Conis, Laki) have become powerful pirates with exceptional abilities.
  • Nami has fully blossomed into a beautiful woman.
  • Robin has become fair-skinned and exudes mature charm and intellectual beauty.
  • Rem has grown a horn-like mark on her head, signifying her Ogre Clan's full growth.

Significant Themes

  • Growth and development of characters through training and time.
  • The power of family and camaraderie, as seen in the Straw Hats' reunion with Jiang Siming.
  • The revelation of hidden strengths and secrets, as seen in the women's abilities and Jiang Siming's relationships.

Character Interactions

  • Luffy vs. Nojiko, Vivi; Zoro vs. Laki; Sanji vs. Kaya; Usopp vs. Conis.
  • The Straw Hat women's reunion with Jiang Siming, filled with emotion and questions about his relationship with Nojiko.

Ch. 1850Withdraw from the Straw Hat Pirates

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Straw Hats engage in friendly matches with five girls, with Luffy and Zoro winning their respective matches.
  • Jiang Siming reveals his decision to leave the Straw Hat Pirates to form his own crew, the Consort Ming Pirates.
  • Luffy requests a serious fight with Jiang Siming, resulting in a one-sided defeat for Luffy.
  • Jiang Siming's ship, more luxurious than the Thousand Sunny, is revealed.
  • The group enjoys a feast on Jiang Siming's ship before passing out from drinking too much.

Character Developments

  • Luffy: Shows maturity in accepting Jiang Siming's departure and understanding the need for growth independent of Jiang Siming's protection. He also demonstrates determination to surpass Jiang Siming.
  • Jiang Siming: Decides to leave the Straw Hat Pirates to become a captain himself, showing ambition and a desire to challenge Luffy in the future. He also displays immense strength, easily defeating Luffy.
  • Nami, Robin, Ram, and Rem: Decide to leave with Jiang Siming, showing loyalty to him as their captain and love for him.

Significant Themes

  • Growth and independence: The Straw Hats need to grow and face challenges independently to become stronger and more capable pirates.
  • Ambition and rivalry: Jiang Siming's decision to leave and form his own crew sets up a future rivalry with the Straw Hat Pirates, with both crews aiming to become the Pirate King.
  • Strength and power: The battle between Luffy and Jiang Siming highlights the vast difference in their power levels, motivating Luffy to work harder to close the gap.

Character Interactions

  • Luffy and Jiang Siming: Their relationship shifts from nakama to rivals, with Luffy accepting Jiang Siming's departure and challenging him to a fight to measure the gap between them.
  • The Straw Hats and Jiang Siming: The crew enjoys a feast on Jiang Siming's ship before passing out, highlighting their camaraderie and the bittersweet nature of Jiang Siming's departure.
  • The girls (Vivi, Nojiko, Laki, Kaya, Conis) and the Straw Hats: They engage in friendly matches with the Straw Hats, showcasing their strength and serving as a catalyst for Jiang Siming's decision to leave.

Ch. 1851The Straw Hat Pirates Impostors

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Straw Hat Pirates and Jiang Siming's crew part ways, with Marguerite from Amazon Lily joining the Straw Hats.
  • Jiang Siming's crew grows to 11 members, including Boa Hancock, Nami, Nico Robin, Ram, and Rem.
  • The Consort Ming Pirates set sail for the New World, passing through Sabaody Archipelago and Fish-Man Island.
  • At Sabaody Archipelago, they encounter imposters posing as the Straw Hat Pirates, which leads to a confrontation with the Marines.

Character Developments

  • Marguerite joins the Straw Hat Pirates, demonstrating her navigation skills.
  • Boa Hancock joins Jiang Siming's crew, leaving her sisters to protect Amazon Lily.
  • The Consort Ming Pirates' members find their roles and responsibilities, with Jiang Siming acting as a hands-off manager.
  • The Empress shows a warmer side, laughing and chatting with her crewmates.

Significant Themes

  • Friendship and Parting: The Straw Hat Pirates and Jiang Siming's crew part ways but remain good friends.
  • Growth and Change: Both crews experience changes in membership and roles, reflecting their growth as pirate crews.
  • Identity and Impersonation: The encounter with imposters highlights the importance of one's true identity and the consequences of impersonation.

Character Interactions

  • Luffy and Jiang Siming bid farewell, expressing their reluctance to part ways.
  • The Empress shows affection and protectiveness towards Jiang Siming, getting angry at his imposter.
  • Vivi and the others tease Robin, indicating a growing camaraderie among the crew.
  • The Marines' appearance at Sabaody Archipelago sets the stage for potential conflict with Jiang Siming's crew.

Ch. 1852Kidnap a Marine Admiral

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming encounters Vice Admiral Momousagi, an old acquaintance, at the Sabaody Archipelago.
  • Momousagi, now an Admiral, recognizes Jiang Siming and attempts to capture him due to a personal grudge.
  • Jiang Siming's crew engages Momousagi in battle, but she proves too strong for them.
  • Jiang Siming decides to kidnap Momousagi to avoid a larger Marine ambush.
  • The Marines, including Admirals Aokiji, Ryokugyu, Fujitora, and Kizaru, along with Garp and Sengoku, set out to pursue Jiang Siming.

Character Developments

  • Momousagi: Trained intensely and obtained a Logia-type fruit to personally capture Jiang Siming, leading to her promotion to Admiral.
  • Jiang Siming: Formed his own pirate crew, the Consort Ming Pirates, with Boa Hancock, indicating a shift in his goals and ambitions.

Significant Themes

  • Personal grudges driving actions (Momousagi's obsession with capturing Jiang Siming).
  • The threat posed by Jiang Siming to the Marines, comparable to Monkey D. Dragon.
  • The pursuit of power and strength (Jiang Siming's growth and the Marines' response).

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming and Momousagi: Their past encounter and Momousagi's obsession lead to a tense confrontation.
  • Jiang Siming and the Marines: The Marines view Jiang Siming as a significant threat, leading to a large-scale pursuit.
  • Jiang Siming and his crew: They engage Momousagi in battle and later decide to kidnap her, demonstrating their unity and willingness to support Jiang Siming's decisions.

Ch. 1853The Gradually Assimilated Momousagi

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Momousagi, a Marine Admiral, is captured by Jiang Siming and his crew.
  • Jiang Siming refuses to let Momousagi leave unless she kisses him, threatening to strip and spank her if she tries to escape.
  • Momousagi is forced to stay on the ship, feeling helpless and humiliated.
  • She witnesses the crew's leisurely and enjoyable lifestyle, contrasting with her own stressful life as a Marine.
  • Momousagi eventually gives in to her hunger and joins the crew for lunch.

Character Developments

  • Momousagi: Struggles with her captor's manipulation and the realization of her own lack of freedom and leisure time.
  • Jiang Siming: Maintains his calm and confident demeanor, using Momousagi's feelings for him to control her.

Significant Themes

  • Manipulation and control: Jiang Siming uses Momousagi's feelings and her situation to control her actions.
  • Freedom and captivity: Momousagi experiences the contrast between her own life as a Marine and the crew's lifestyle, highlighting her lack of freedom.
  • Leisure and enjoyment: The crew's relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle is juxtaposed with Momousagi's stressful life, emphasizing the theme of leisure.

Character Interactions

  • Momousagi and Jiang Siming: Jiang Siming manipulates Momousagi, using her feelings for him to control her actions. Momousagi struggles with her feelings and her situation.
  • Momousagi and the crew: The crew treats Momousagi with disdain, not regarding her as a threat. They go about their leisurely activities, further emphasizing Momousagi's lack of freedom.
  • Momousagi and herself: Momousagi reflects on her own life and realizes the lack of leisure and enjoyment in her daily routine as a Marine.

Ch. 1854Arriving at Fish-Man Island

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming's new pirate crew, the Consort Ming Pirates, gains notoriety after abducting a Marine Admiral, Momousagi.
  • They arrive at Fish-Man Island, causing high alert and guarded response from the island's king and guards.
  • Jiang Siming requests passage, but the king is suspicious and sends Jinbe to block their entry.
  • Jiang Siming defeats Jinbe with a single kick, demonstrating his immense strength.
  • Amy, a mermaid saved by Jiang Siming earlier, intervenes and reveals his good deeds, leading to a change in the king's attitude.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming: Establishes himself as a powerful and feared pirate, earning the nickname "Demon God."
  • Momousagi: Initially hostile, she begins to interact normally with Nami and the others after spending time with the Consort Ming Pirates.
  • Jinbe: Shows his resolve as the Knight of the Sea but is defeated by Jiang Siming, demonstrating the power gap between them.
  • King of Fish-Man Island: Initially cautious and hostile, he changes his attitude after learning about Jiang Siming's good deeds.

Significant Themes

  • Reputation and its consequences: Jiang Siming's actions lead to both fear and admiration, shaping his new identity as a pirate.
  • Power dynamics: The strength of the Consort Ming Pirates allows them to navigate challenges and gain entry to Fish-Man Island.
  • Misunderstandings and second chances: The king's initial hostility is replaced by hospitality after learning the truth about Jiang Siming.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming and Jinbe: Their clash showcases Jiang Siming's immense strength and Jinbe's resolve.
  • Jiang Siming and the King: Their interaction highlights the king's cautious nature and eventual acceptance of Jiang Siming.
  • Jiang Siming and Momousagi: Despite initial hostility, Momousagi begins to interact more normally with Jiang Siming and his crew.
  • Amy and Jiang Siming: Amy's intervention leads to a change in the king's attitude towards Jiang Siming and his crew.

Ch. 1855Mermaid Princess · Shiraboshi

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming visits Fish-Man Island, but the islanders fear him due to his reputation as the Demon God.
  • He uses candy and snacks to lure out the curious mermaids, allowing his crew to see them.
  • Neptune, the king of Fish-Man Island, invites Jiang Siming and his crew to a palace banquet.
  • During the meal, they hear a commotion caused by Vander Decken, a fish-man who has been harassing Neptune's daughter, Shiraboshi, for ten years.
  • Jiang Siming offers to help Shiraboshi and follows Neptune to the Hard Shell Tower where she's been living in fear.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming shows his kind and helpful side by wanting to see mermaids and offering to help Shiraboshi.
  • Neptune reveals his concern and helplessness regarding his daughter's situation.
  • Shiraboshi is introduced as a beautiful and pitiful mermaid, living in fear for a decade.

Significant Themes

  • Fear and prejudice towards Jiang Siming due to his reputation.
  • The consequences of harassment and fear on the victim, Shiraboshi.
  • The power dynamics between Jiang Siming and Neptune, with Neptune seeking Jiang Siming's help.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming and Neptune: They interact as equals, with Neptune seeking Jiang Siming's help and Jiang Siming agreeing to assist him.
  • Jiang Siming and Shiraboshi: They haven't interacted yet, but Jiang Siming's intention to help her is clear.
  • The Consort Ming Pirates and the Fish-Man Island residents: The crew interacts with the islanders, with Nami expressing anger towards Vander Decken and the others showing admiration for the mermaids.

Ch. 1856The Man Who Nearly Suffocated Jiang Siming

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming meets Shiraboshi, the mermaid princess of Fish-Man Island, who has been confined to a tower for ten years due to Vander Decken's threat.
  • Jiang Siming promises to help Shiraboshi and takes her out of the tower, facing her fears and curiosity about the outside world.
  • At a banquet, Shiraboshi meets the Straw Hat Pirates and hits it off with them, making her father, Neptune, grateful to Jiang Siming.
  • Jiang Siming decides to stay on Fish-Man Island until Vander Decken's threat is resolved.
  • On their way to Eve's Treasure Ship, Shiraboshi accidentally places Jiang Siming between her 'twin peaks'.
  • Vander Decken attacks Shiraboshi with thrown weapons, and Jiang Siming defends her, instructing her to swim away from the tower.

Character Developments

  • Shiraboshi: Overcomes her fear and curiosity, gains confidence, and forms bonds with the Straw Hat Pirates.
  • Jiang Siming: Shows compassion and determination to help Shiraboshi, demonstrating his honor and responsibility.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and friendship: Shiraboshi's trust in Jiang Siming grows, leading to her overcoming her fears and forming connections with others.
  • Freedom and confinement: Shiraboshi's liberation from her tower represents the theme of freedom and the consequences of being confined.

Character Interactions

  • Shiraboshi and Jiang Siming: Shiraboshi's trust in Jiang Siming grows, leading to her following his instructions and opening up to him.
  • Shiraboshi and the Straw Hat Pirates: They quickly become friends, providing emotional support and acceptance to Shiraboshi.
  • Shiraboshi and Neptune: Neptune feels grateful to Jiang Siming for helping his daughter and is happy to see her happy and safe.

Ch. 1857What, Are Cultivators Afraid of Ghosts?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Shiraboshi encounters Vander Decken, her decade-long harasser, on Fish-Man Island.
  • Vander Decken attacks Shiraboshi, but Jiang Siming intervenes and torments him.
  • Shiraboshi joins Jiang Siming's crew after drinking a shrinking potion.
  • Jiang Siming leaves Fish-Man Island and sets sail for the New World.
  • Back in reality, Jiang Siming returns home during the Ghost Festival to find his wives scared of ghosts.

Character Developments

  • Shiraboshi overcomes her fear of Vander Decken with Jiang Siming's support.
  • Jiang Siming demonstrates his power and gains another crew member, Shiraboshi.
  • Jiang Siming's wives, despite being cultivators, reveal their fear of ghosts.

Significant Themes

  • Overcoming fear: Shiraboshi faces her harasser with newfound courage.
  • Power dynamics: Jiang Siming's strength allows him to protect Shiraboshi and gain her loyalty.
  • Supernatural fears: Jiang Siming's wives, despite their cultivation, still fear ghosts.

Character Interactions

  • Shiraboshi and Jiang Siming: Shiraboshi finds security in Jiang Siming's presence, leading to her joining his crew.
  • Jiang Siming and his wives: They huddle together due to their shared fear of ghosts, presenting an opportunity for Jiang Siming.
  • Zhao Xiaoxiao and Wang Xinyi: Zhao Xiaoxiao expresses her desire for her unborn sister to join her in teasing Jiang Siming.

Ch. 1858Liang Tian Wants to Resign

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming's wives return to normal after the fragment incident.
  • Jiang Siming decides to stream and play PUBG, inviting friends to join his squad.
  • Unexpectedly, high-profile figures like Penguin Ma and NetEase Ding express interest in playing.
  • Liang Tian expresses her desire to resign from Mango TV due to creative differences and bureaucratic obstacles.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming shows contentment with his family life and enjoys gaming as a hobby.
  • Zhao Xiaoxiao demonstrates her academic prowess and ambition to attend the National Martial Arts University.
  • Liang Tian reveals her frustration with the lack of creative freedom at Mango TV.

Significant Themes

  • The tension between creative freedom and corporate bureaucracy.
  • The enjoyment of gaming as a leisure activity.
  • The importance of family and personal time.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming interacts with his daughter, Zhao Xiaoxiao, showing affection and support for her academic pursuits.
  • Jiang Siming and Liang Tian discuss her work frustrations, with Jiang Siming offering a listening ear and understanding.
  • Jiang Siming invites friends to join his gaming squad, showing his social connections and influence.

Ch. 1859Putting on His Own Show

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liang Tian wants to create a music charity competition show, inviting renowned singers, with audience donations going to charity.
  • Mango TV rejects the idea due to perceived low profit potential and high costs.
  • Jiang Siming suggests they produce the show themselves, using his new video website.
  • Liang Tian resigns from Mango TV to pursue the project independently.
  • Jiang Siming announces his livestream after a long hiatus, attracting over ten million viewers.

Character Developments

  • Liang Tian: Shows determination and independence in pursuing her creative vision, resigning from her job to produce the show herself.
  • Jiang Siming: Demonstrates support and encouragement for Liang Tian's project, offering financial and logistical assistance.

Significant Themes

  • Pursuit of creative independence and personal vision.
  • The tension between commercial interests and artistic integrity in television production.
  • The power dynamics between employees and employers, and the courage to pursue one's dreams.

Character Interactions

  • Liang Tian and Jiang Siming: The couple discusses and plans Liang Tian's music show, with Jiang Siming offering full support and resources.
  • Jiang Siming and his livestream audience: Jiang Siming engages with his audience, who tease him affectionately, showcasing his popularity and approachability.
  • Liang Tian and Mango TV management: Liang Tian resigns from Mango TV, clarifying that she's not upset with them but wants to pursue her project independently.

Ch. 1860The Four-Luxury-Car Squad

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Siming introduces two CEOs, Ding and Ma, from NetEase and Tencent, respectively, to his live stream, causing a stir among viewers.
  • The four of them (Jiang Siming, CEOs Ding and Ma, and Young Master Wang) play PUBG together in casual mode on the Erangel map.
  • Jiang Siming teases the CEOs about their in-game purchases, referencing their companies' business models.
  • They win a squad match easily, with Jiang Siming leading and the CEOs getting a few kills each.
  • After the match, CEOs Ding and Ma discuss their upcoming collaborative online game with Jiang Siming.
  • Ma Manman, CEO Ma's daughter, joins the game, asking Jiang Siming to teach her how to play.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Siming shows his boldness and humor by teasing the CEOs about their in-game purchases.
  • CEOs Ding and Ma are revealed to be regular PUBG players, despite their high profiles.
  • Young Master Wang shows deference to the CEOs and Ma Manman, indicating his awareness of their power and influence.
  • Ma Manman is portrayed as eager to learn and play games, with limited experience in competitive or complex games.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Influence: The CEOs' presence and Young Master Wang's deference highlight the power dynamics in their real-life relationships.
  • Wealth and Conspicuous Consumption: The CEOs' in-game purchases and Jiang Siming's jokes about them reflect the theme of wealth and its display.
  • Mentorship and Learning: Ma Manman's eagerness to learn PUBG from Jiang Siming touches on the theme of mentorship and growth.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Siming interacts with the CEOs playfully, teasing them about their in-game purchases.
  • The CEOs interact with each other and Young Master Wang respectfully, given their seniority and influence.
  • Ma Manman interacts with Jiang Siming eagerly, seeking his guidance in learning PUBG.
  • Young Master Wang interacts cautiously with Ma Manman, aware of her status and his own precarious position in the group.
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