Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao decides to make the Male Leads serve as stepping stones for her man, Qi Jingmo.
• She tasks 444 to investigate Qi Jingmo's car accident and gather information on Qi Jundong and Gu Lanting.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo carpool to school together, with Qi Jingmo still hesitant about accepting Su Qiao's help for his injured hand.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: She becomes more determined to make the Male Leads serve her man, showing her possessiveness and ambition. She also shows understanding and patience with Qi Jingmo's hesitation.
• Qi Jingmo: He shows awkwardness and indecisiveness around Su Qiao, unlike the decisive Male Leads from previous worlds. He's still uncertain about accepting Su Qiao's help for his hand injury.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Possessiveness: Su Qiao's determination to make the Male Leads serve her man highlights her ambition and possessiveness.
• Indecisiveness vs. Decisiveness: Qi Jingmo's hesitation contrasts with the decisive Male Leads from previous worlds, showing a different side of the 'Male Lead' trope.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Their interaction is awkward but polite, with Su Qiao showing understanding towards Qi Jingmo's hesitation. Qi Jingmo is secretly admiring of Su Qiao's youth and unique aura.
• Su Qiao and 444: They have a brief interaction where 444 tries to prove its usefulness to avoid being locked up again. Su Qiao agrees not to lock it up if it behaves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo meet in person, and she offers to heal his injured hand.
• Qi Jingmo finds Su Qiao's direct and assertive personality intriguing, reminiscent of someone from his dream.
• Su Qiao reveals she's skilled in both traditional Chinese and Western medicine but doesn't have a medical license.
• They decide to discuss the healing process after school.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: She shows a straightforward and assertive personality, with exceptional medical skills but no formal license. She's open to adapting her communication style to suit Qi Jingmo's preferences.
• Qi Jingmo: He finds Su Qiao's personality appealing and is drawn to her, despite initial reservations about her lack of a medical license. He becomes more open to her help.

Significant Themes

• Communication and Honesty: Su Qiao's directness leads to initial awkwardness but also fosters honesty between her and Qi Jingmo.
• Trust and Acceptance: Qi Jingmo struggles to trust Su Qiao's medical skills due to her lack of a license but begins to accept her help.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Their interaction is initially awkward due to Su Qiao's directness, but they find common ground and begin to understand each other better. Qi Jingmo becomes more open to Su Qiao's help, while she shows willingness to adapt her communication style for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jingmo arrives at school with Su Qiao, feeling flustered and reluctant to part.
• Su Qiao realizes she forgot her textbooks at home but decides to teach without them.
• Class 3025 is chaotic as Su Qiao enters, with students noticing her different demeanor.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo: Develops a slight infatuation with Su Qiao, feeling reluctant to part from her.
• Su Qiao: Shows confidence in her teaching abilities, deciding to teach without textbooks.

Significant Themes

• First impressions and change: Students notice Su Qiao's different demeanor and attire, challenging their initial perceptions of her.
• Confidence and capability: Su Qiao demonstrates her confidence in her teaching abilities, suggesting she might be more capable than initially thought.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: Qi Jingmo feels awkward and reluctant to part from Su Qiao, showing a growing interest in her.
• Su Qiao and Class 3025: Students in Class 3025 notice Su Qiao's different demeanor and attire, leading to speculations about her changes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao, the teacher, begins her class on Network Security Technology, deviating from the scheduled topic of Introduction to Database Systems.
• Qi Jingmo, a new student, enters the classroom, and Su Qiao directs him to a seat at the back, drawing attention due to her seemingly preferential treatment.
• Su Qiao demonstrates asymmetric data encryption using PGP to protect files during network transmission, intercepting and altering a company's design proposal as an example.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao displays her expertise in network security and coding, showing her versatility as a teacher.
• Qi Jingmo is introduced as a new student, with no significant character development in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The chapter highlights Su Qiao's unconventional teaching methods and her disregard for the prescribed curriculum.
• It also touches on the theme of preferential treatment, as students notice Su Qiao's different attitude towards Qi Jingmo.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao interacts with Qi Jingmo, greeting him warmly and directing him to a seat, contrasting with her stern demeanor towards other students.
• Students interact with each other, discussing Su Qiao's behavior and the content of the intercepted document.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao uses JY Group's system as an example to demonstrate the importance of Firewall Technology in her class.
• She effortlessly hacks into the system, highlighting its vulnerabilities, and then restores it.
• It's revealed that JY Group is the family business of Qi Jingmo's family.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: Shows her expertise in network security and her blunt, straightforward nature.
• Qi Jingmo: Realizes that the company Su Qiao used as an example is his family's, leading to mixed feelings.

Significant Themes

• The importance of network security and firewall technology.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent or system vulnerabilities.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Their relationship is strained due to Su Qiao's lack of awareness about Qi Jingmo's family connection to JY Group.
• Su Qiao and her students: She demonstrates her teaching methods, which are unconventional but effective in grabbing attention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao, the teacher, impresses her students by easily hacking into a major corporation's system during class, sparking rumors about her being a legendary hacker.
• Qi Jingmo, the transfer student, asks Su Qiao for a ride home after school, and she agrees, giving him her phone number.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: Shows her unconventional teaching methods and willingness to help students, even outside of class.
• Qi Jingmo: Demonstrates his gentleness and humility, earning admiration from his female classmates.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the theme of unconventional teaching methods and the positive impact they can have on students.
• It also touches on the theme of first impressions and how they can change over time, as seen through the students' newfound respect for Su Qiao.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Their interaction is brief but shows a growing rapport between them. Qi Jingmo's request for a ride home suggests he feels comfortable around her, while Su Qiao's immediate agreement indicates she's open to helping him.
• Students and Su Qiao: The students' whispers and comments reveal their newfound respect and admiration for Su Qiao, showing a shift in their perception of her as a teacher.
• Qi Jingmo and his classmates: The female students' reactions to Qi Jingmo's gentle behavior and good looks hint at his growing popularity among his peers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yongcheng visits Su Qiao's class, trying to flirt but is rebuffed.
• Students notice Qi Jingmo's resemblance to the famous Ink God.
• Su Qiao buys lottery tickets and picks up Qi Jingmo after school.
• Qi Jingmo asks to add Su Qiao on her livestream.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: Shows assertiveness and coldness towards Jiang Yongcheng, maintaining her professionalism as a teacher. She continues her plans to earn money through lottery tickets and stocks.
• Qi Jingmo: Struggles with his feelings for Su Qiao but eventually asks to join her livestream, showing a desire for closeness.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Su Qiao's assertiveness establishes her authority in the classroom, contrasting with Jiang Yongcheng's initial attempt to assert dominance.
• Relationships: The complex dynamics between Su Qiao, Qi Jingmo, and Jiang Yongcheng highlight the theme of relationships and their power structures.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Jiang Yongcheng: Their interaction shows Su Qiao's indifference to Jiang Yongcheng's advances and her unwillingness to engage in his games.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Their dynamic shows a growing closeness, with Qi Jingmo seeking to spend more time with Su Qiao through her livestream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao starts streaming earlier than usual and receives a friend request from Qi Jingmo, whom she accepts.
• She changes her game name to "Cult Master" and warns viewers not to disturb her or make her angry.
• Two high-value donations (Super Rockets) are sent, igniting enthusiasm in the live stream.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao shows a more assertive and dominant side, setting clear boundaries with her viewers.
• She demonstrates her skill and confidence in the game, backing up her warnings with actions.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between streamers and viewers, with Su Qiao asserting her control.
• The impact of donations and viewer engagement on the streamer's behavior and attitude.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao interacts with Qi Jingmo off-screen, with him watching her stream.
• She engages with her viewers, both positively (encouraging fans) and negatively (silencing haters), using her in-game abilities to "punish" them.
• Viewers react to her behavior, with some admiring her confidence and others disliking her attitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Little Four exposes Little Rain Flying's online affair, causing her and her boyfriend to be kicked out of the livestream.
• Protector (suspected to be Qi Jingmo) sends multiple high-value gifts, causing a stir in the livestream.
• Su Qiao, unaware of Protector's identity, plays exceptionally well, earning praise from viewers.

Character Developments

• Little Four becomes more assertive and cunning, using information to her advantage.
• Su Qiao's gaming skills are revealed to be exceptional when she's focused.
• Qi Jingmo, under the alias Protector, displays his wealth and support for Su Qiao.

Significant Themes

• The impact of online exposure and reputation.
• The power dynamics between streamer and viewers, and between teammates.
• The influence of wealth and status in the gaming community.

Character Interactions

• Little Four and Little Rain Flying: Their relationship becomes strained due to Little Four's actions.
• Su Qiao and Protector (Qi Jingmo): They interact indirectly through the livestream, with Su Qiao unaware of Qi Jingmo's identity.
• Viewers and Su Qiao: The viewers praise Su Qiao's skills and express their enjoyment of her livestream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao reveals she injured two fingers' tendons from a dog bite, affecting her gaming flexibility.
• Viewers express concern and advice for her recovery.
• Qi Jingmo, aware of her injury, is worried and urges her to rest.
• Qi Jundong (Conquer East and West) tries to add Su Qiao as a friend, but she declines.
• Qi Jundong sends a Super Rocket gift, and viewers discuss the interaction.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao shows her genuine and straightforward personality, speaking little but meaningfully.
• Qi Jingmo demonstrates his caring nature towards Su Qiao's health.
• Qi Jundong, despite his arrogance, shows interest in Su Qiao, trying to befriend her.

Significant Themes

• Health and Recovery: The chapter focuses on Su Qiao's injury and her viewers' concern for her health and recovery.
• Friendship and Rivalry: The interaction between Su Qiao and Qi Jundong highlights the complex dynamics of friendship and rivalry in the esports world.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Viewers: Su Qiao interacts with her viewers, showing appreciation for their concern and advice.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao express mutual concern for each other's well-being.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jundong: Su Qiao rejects Qi Jundong's friend request, showing her independence and disregard for his status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao (Cult Master) warns 444 to mind its language due to nearby viewers.
• Cult Master 4@××× sends a refined, archaic message, which Su Qiao finds incomprehensible.
• Su Qiao kicks out noisy viewers and sends a friend request to One-Eared (Deng Fan).
• Deng Fan receives the friend request, initially excited but then remembers their missing captain.
• Qi Jingmo (Protector) sends Super Rockets to Su Qiao, outdoing Qi Jundong's gifts.
• Viewers send gifts en masse, creating a visual feast and increasing the live stream's popularity.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao demonstrates her assertiveness and popularity by kicking out disruptive viewers and accepting Deng Fan's friend request.
• Deng Fan shows excitement and vanity upon receiving Su Qiao's friend request but also expresses concern for their missing captain.
• Qi Jingmo (Protector) displays his wealth and determination to outdo Qi Jundong by sending multiple Super Rockets to Su Qiao.

Significant Themes

• Popularity and Influence: Su Qiao's actions draw more viewers and gifts, highlighting her influence in the esports community.
• Wealth and Status: The exchange of Super Rockets between Qi Jingmo and Qi Jundong emphasizes their wealth and desire for recognition.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao interacts with 444, warning it to behave appropriately.
• Su Qiao and Cult Master 4@××× exchange messages, showcasing their different communication styles.
• Su Qiao sends a friend request to Deng Fan, marking the beginning of their online relationship.
• Qi Jingmo and Qi Jundong engage in a gift-sending competition, indirectly interacting through the gift system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Lanting, jealous of Su Qiao's (Cult Master) growing popularity and donations, challenges her to an ECO (Economic Operations) game.
• Su Qiao invites Qi Jingmo (Blue Butterfly) to join her team, which also includes Qi Jundong (God Dong) and other top streamers.
• The match attracts massive attention, with the live stream viewership surging to over two hundred thousand.

Character Developments

• Gu Lanting's jealousy and desire to outshine Su Qiao grow, leading her to challenge Su Qiao publicly.
• Su Qiao demonstrates her skills and confidence, showing no hesitation in accepting Gu Lanting's challenge and inviting Qi Jingmo to join her team.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry, particularly between Gu Lanting and Su Qiao.
• The power of popularity and influence in the esports world, as seen in the rapid growth of the live stream's viewership.

Character Interactions

• Gu Lanting's jealousy leads her to challenge Su Qiao, while Su Qiao remains calm and confident, inviting Qi Jingmo to join her team.
• Qi Jundong's interest in Su Qiao's skills is hinted at, as he added her as a friend to study her playstyle.
• Qi Jingmo accepts Su Qiao's invitation, showing trust in her abilities and willingness to compete together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao's team (red) dominates against VG, winning 9-3 in the first half and 1-9 in the second half.
• Su Qiao is invited for another round by Gu Lanting, but she declines.
• Su Qiao brews tea during her stream, changing the atmosphere from intense gaming to a leisurely tea-brewing session.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao demonstrates exceptional gaming skills, earning the title "Cult Master" and winning against the previously undefeated VG team.
• Su Qiao shows a calm and collected demeanor, both in-game and out, displaying a hint of dominance in her interaction with Qi Jingmo.
• Qi Jingmo, despite his injury, continues to support Su Qiao, watching her stream and sending gifts.

Significant Themes

• The theme of redemption and overcoming past failures is evident as Su Qiao's team, previously under a dark cloud, wins against the dominant VG team.
• The contrast between the intense gaming environment and the calm, leisurely act of brewing tea highlights Su Qiao's multifaceted personality.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo maintain a friendly, supportive relationship, with Su Qiao expressing concern for Qi Jingmo's hand injury and Qi Jingmo watching her stream and sending gifts.
• The interaction between Su Qiao and her fans is notable for its shift from intense gaming to a more relaxed, almost intimate atmosphere as she brews tea during her stream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao's popularity surges after her ECO round victory, reaching 7-8 hundred thousand fans.
• Gu Lanting becomes jealous and resentful of Su Qiao's growing fame.
• Qi Jundong remains silent after his defeat, leading Su Qiao to suspect he might target her out of jealousy.
• Su Qiao completes her daily live stream quota and ends the broadcast, earning over fifty thousand yuan from betting on team PIG's victory.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao remains indifferent to her haters and continues to improve her gaming skills, even while "slacking off."
• Gu Lanting's jealousy and resentment towards Su Qiao grow.
• Qi Jundong is silent and possibly plotting due to his defeat.

Significant Themes

• The theme of jealousy and resentment, shown through Gu Lanting's and Qi Jundong's reactions to Su Qiao's success.
• The theme of perseverance and continuous improvement, demonstrated by Su Qiao's dedication to her craft even during "breaks."

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao interacts minimally with her audience, focusing on her gameplay and ignoring haters.
• Gu Lanting sends another invitation to Su Qiao, which is rejected again.
• Su Qiao and 444 discuss making money through gambling and investments to buy a house.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jingmo visits Su Qiao after her livestream.
• He asks her to heal his injured hand, expressing his desire to repay her for her help.
• Su Qiao agrees to help him, but she doesn't want any payment or favors in return.
• Qi Jingmo offers to cook dinner for her instead, expressing concern for her health.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: Shows her straightforward nature, her skill in brewing tea, and her ability to tell tall tales without hesitation.
• Qi Jingmo: Demonstrates his gentle and considerate nature, his seriousness about repaying favors, and his concern for Su Qiao's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Repayment of Favors: Qi Jingmo's insistence on repaying Su Qiao for her help highlights the theme of reciprocity.
• Health and Well-being: Both characters express concern for the other's health, showing their caring nature.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo's interaction is cordial and respectful, with Qi Jingmo showing deference to Su Qiao's wishes.
• Their conversation reveals their contrasting views on repayment of favors, with Su Qiao being more casual about it and Qi Jingmo being more serious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jingmo offers to help Su Qiao tidy her room and cook for her, showing his considerate nature.
• Su Qiao agrees, and they decide to start the treatment the next day.
• In the following days, Su Qiao spends her time gathering herbs for Qi Jingmo's treatment, with Qi Jingmo accompanying her whenever possible.
• On a Saturday, Su Qiao wakes up late and finds two unexpected visitors at her door.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo: Shows his maturity, thoughtfulness, and willingness to help Su Qiao, despite being younger than her.
• Su Qiao: Demonstrates her determination and dedication in gathering herbs for Qi Jingmo's treatment, showcasing her caring side.

Significant Themes

• Consideration and thoughtfulness: Qi Jingmo's actions highlight the theme of consideration and thoughtfulness in a relationship.
• Dedication and care: Su Qiao's efforts in gathering herbs emphasize the theme of dedication and care towards Qi Jingmo.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: Their interactions show a growing understanding and mutual care, with Qi Jingmo offering help and Su Qiao accepting it, leading to a deeper connection.
• Su Qiao and the two visitors: The brief interaction at the door hints at an upcoming plot development, as Su Qiao seems surprised and unsure about their identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao meets Qi Jundong and Liang Ting from the VG team at her apartment.
• They invite her to join their club, offering systematic training and potential team placement based on her abilities.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao remains calm and composed, showing no emotion and refusing to let them in initially.
• Qi Jundong appears composed, reserved, and confident in his ability to recruit Su Qiao.
• Liang Ting shows arrogance and annoyance at Su Qiao's uncooperativeness.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between esports clubs and players.
• Su Qiao's determination to retaliate against Qi Jundong.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jundong's interaction is tense and hostile, with Su Qiao refusing his offer.
• Liang Ting and Su Qiao's interaction is polite but arrogant, with Liang Ting hinting at Su Qiao's potential in the club.
• Qi Jundong and Liang Ting's interaction is brief, with Qi Jundong showing confidence in recruiting Su Qiao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jundong and Liang Ting visit Su Qiao to recruit her to VG, but she refuses.
• Su Qiao is aware of VG's status and influence but declines their offer.
• Qi Jundong and Liang Ting leave after Su Qiao's refusal.
• Qi Jingmo arrives at Su Qiao's apartment, and they plan to go grocery shopping together.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: Shows strong will and independence, refusing VG's offer despite knowing their influence. She's also blunt and straightforward, not afraid to express her feelings.
• Qi Jundong: Realizes that Su Qiao is genuinely refusing VG's offer and doesn't push the issue further.
• Liang Ting: Discovers Su Qiao's strong personality and is taken aback by her bluntness and cursing.
• Qi Jingmo: Shows a gentle side when interacting with Su Qiao but becomes cold and assertive when facing Qi Jundong and Liang Ting.

Significant Themes

• Independence and self-determination (Su Qiao's refusal to join VG)
• Class and wealth disparity (Liang Ting's mention of Su Qiao's financial situation)
• Duality of character (Qi Jingmo's behavior towards Su Qiao vs. Qi Jundong and Liang Ting)

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jundong: Tense and hostile, with Su Qiao refusing Qi Jundong's recruitment offer.
• Su Qiao and Liang Ting: Liang Ting is taken aback by Su Qiao's bluntness and cursing.
• Qi Jingmo and Qi Jundong: Cold and assertive, with Qi Jingmo questioning Qi Jundong's presence in Su Qiao's apartment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jingmo moves out of his house without his dad objecting.
• Liang Ting and Qi Jundong visit Su Qiao to invite her to their club, but she declines.
• Qi Jingmo reveals he's interested in signing Su Qiao.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo go to the supermarket together, leaving Qi Jundong and Liang Ting surprised and suspicious.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo: Shows determination to return to esports, hinting at his hand's recovery.
• Su Qiao: Stands her ground and declines an offer without hesitation.
• Qi Jundong: Becomes more determined to compete against Qi Jingmo after learning about his recovery.

Significant Themes

• Rivalry and competition in esports.
• The importance of individual skill and determination in achieving success.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: Their familiarity and comfortable interaction suggest a growing bond.
• Qi Jundong and Liang Ting: Their conversation reveals their surprise and suspicion about Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao's relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ting's hand injury is discussed; he reveals his hand was broken along with tendons and meridians.
• Qi Jingmo ties Su Qiao's shoelaces and removes a non-existent leaf from her hair, showing care and gentleness.
• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao walk together, appearing like a couple, which Liang Ting notices.

Character Developments

• Liang Ting: Shows concern for Qi Jingmo's well-being and is surprised by Qi Jingmo's actions towards Su Qiao.
• Qi Jingmo: Demonstrates kindness and thoughtfulness towards Su Qiao, subtly hinting at his feelings for her.
• Qi Jundong: Shows disdain towards Qi Jingmo's actions, considering them foolish regardless of their purpose.

Significant Themes

• Care and Gentleness: Qi Jingmo's actions highlight his caring nature and gentleness towards Su Qiao.
• Age Difference: The age gap between Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao is noted, potentially causing concern or disapproval from others.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: Qi Jingmo shows affectionate gestures towards Su Qiao, while she remains cautious but appreciative of his kindness.
• Liang Ting and Qi Jundong: Both witness Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao together, with Liang Ting being surprised and Qi Jundong showing disapproval.