Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Su Qiao, a 28-year-old university professor, visits the Qi Family home.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo go grocery shopping together, with Su Qiao insisting on carrying the heavy bags despite Qi Jingmo's protests.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: Demonstrates her assertiveness and independence, rejecting traditional gender roles in household tasks. She also expresses her lack of need for friends or fear of loneliness.
• Qi Jingmo: Shows his gentleness and willingness to adapt to Su Qiao's assertiveness, though he still has some internal reservations about their dynamic.

Significant Themes

• Gender Roles & Relationship Dynamics: Su Qiao challenges traditional gender roles by taking on the heavier tasks, while Qi Jingmo struggles to adapt to this dynamic.
• Age Difference: The six-year age gap between Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo is noticed by onlookers, hinting at potential societal expectations and judgments.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao & Qi Jingmo: Their relationship continues to develop, with Su Qiao taking the lead in decision-making and household tasks. Qi Jingmo, while initially surprised, adapts to her assertiveness. They receive positive comments from onlookers, who perceive them as a good match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jingmo insists on carrying a bag to prove he's not weak, but Su Qiao gives him a small bag of vegetables instead.
• They encounter laughter from bystanders, which embarrasses Qi Jingmo.
• Su Qiao offers to confront the laughers but decides against it, advising Qi Jingmo to ignore them.
• After lunch, Su Qiao gives Qi Jingmo acupuncture and massage therapy for his wrist.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo: Realizes he cares about others' opinions, but Su Qiao's indifference helps him overcome this.
• Su Qiao: Shows understanding and empathy towards Qi Jingmo's feelings, but remains focused on her goals.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs Reality: Qi Jingmo feels underestimated due to his appearance and past worlds' reputations.
• Independence and Self-Worth: Su Qiao encourages Qi Jingmo to live his life without caring about others' opinions.
• Healing and Growth: Su Qiao's treatments help Qi Jingmo's wrist, symbolizing his personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: Their dynamic shifts as Qi Jingmo becomes more open about his feelings, while Su Qiao remains supportive and focused on her mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jingmo begins to develop feelings for Su Qiao, questioning his own sanity or morality.
• Su Qiao treats Qi Jingmo's injured hand, and they decide to have dinner together.
• Qi Jingmo's teammates, Deng Fan and Zeng Feng, unexpectedly encounter them at a restaurant.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo: Struggles with his growing feelings for Su Qiao, contemplating if his feelings are normal or not.
• Su Qiao: Remains unaware of Qi Jingmo's feelings, focusing on her live stream and treating his injury.

Significant Themes

• Love and attraction: Qi Jingmo's growing feelings for Su Qiao challenge his understanding of his own emotions.
• Friendship and team dynamics: The encounter with Deng Fan and Zeng Feng highlights Qi Jingmo's role as a team captain and his relationships with his teammates.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: Their interactions remain friendly and professional, with Qi Jingmo subtly trying to express his feelings, while Su Qiao remains oblivious.
• Qi Jingmo and Deng Fan: Qi Jingmo warns Deng Fan against flirting with Su Qiao, hinting at his possessiveness.
• Deng Fan and Zeng Feng: The two teammates display their camaraderie, with Zeng Feng supporting Deng Fan when he nearly falls.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Fan and Zeng Feng encounter their former captain, Su Qiao, while dining.
• Deng Fan recognizes Su Qiao as a familiar face but can't place her.
• Su Qiao reveals she's a game streamer and they've played together in the past.
• Su Qiao orders food for the group, demonstrating her decisiveness.

Character Developments

• Deng Fan: Shows curiosity and eagerness to connect with Su Qiao but also fear of his captain's displeasure.
• Su Qiao: Reveals her identity as a game streamer and shows confidence in ordering food for the group.
• Qi Jingmo (Captain): Displayed protectiveness towards Su Qiao and a formidable presence that intimidates Deng Fan.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and reminiscence of past interactions (Deng Fan and Su Qiao).
• Power dynamics and fear of authority (Deng Fan's reaction to Qi Jingmo).
• Decisiveness and confidence (Su Qiao's ordering of food).

Character Interactions

• Deng Fan and Zeng Feng interact with their former captain, Su Qiao, with Deng Fan being more eager and talkative.
• Deng Fan and Qi Jingmo: Deng Fan fears Qi Jingmo's displeasure, showing the captain's intimidating presence.
• Su Qiao and Deng Fan: Su Qiao prompts Deng Fan to remember their past game interaction, showing familiarity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Fan and Zeng Feng meet Su Qiao and recognize her as the 'Cult Master' they've been searching for.
• Qi Jingmo confirms he was the Protector who helped them in a previous game.
• The group has a meal together, and Su Qiao's unique eating habits and appetite are noted.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao remains calm and collected, showing no surprise at their recognition.
• Qi Jingmo shows concern for Su Qiao's well-being, serving her food.
• Deng Fan is excited and talkative, while Zeng Feng is more reserved and analytical.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and acceptance of Su Qiao's skills and identity as the 'Cult Master.'
• Qi Jingmo's care and support for Su Qiao.
• The power of determination and belief in recovery, as seen in Qi Jingmo's confidence in his hand's recovery.

Character Interactions

• Deng Fan and Zeng Feng are awestruck and eager to interact with Su Qiao.
• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao share a tender moment as he serves her food, hinting at their growing bond.
• Deng Fan teases Qi Jingmo about his recovery, showing their close relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao have a casual dinner together, revealing their relationship to Deng Fan and Zeng Feng.
• Deng Fan expresses his excitement about their relationship, while Zeng Feng is more cautious.
• Qi Jingmo confirms his relationship with Su Qiao but is secretive about his plans for their future.
• Zeng Feng expresses concern about Qi Jingmo's family's potential interference in their relationship.
• Qi Jingmo reassures Zeng Feng about his return to the team before the semifinals.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo: He continues to maintain a calm and collected demeanor, showing affection towards Su Qiao but remaining guarded about his plans for their future.
• Su Qiao: She displays her affection for Qi Jingmo through small actions, such as serving him food.
• Deng Fan: He is excited and supportive of Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao's relationship.
• Zeng Feng: He is more cautious and worried about potential obstacles in their relationship, particularly from Qi Jingmo's family.

Significant Themes

• Relationships: The chapter explores the dynamics of Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao's relationship, as well as the friendship between Qi Jingmo, Deng Fan, and Zeng Feng.
• Family Influence: The potential interference of Qi Jingmo's family in his relationship with Su Qiao is hinted at, raising the theme of family influence and control.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: They interact casually and affectionately during dinner, showing a comfortable dynamic between them.
• Qi Jingmo, Deng Fan, and Zeng Feng: The three friends catch up, with Deng Fan expressing his excitement about Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao's relationship, while Zeng Feng is more concerned about potential challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao's skills gain attention from various gaming teams, with only TC and VG (led by Qi Jundong) aware of her identity.
• Qi Jingmo shares his address and phone number with Zeng Feng but asks not to be disturbed.
• Qi Jingmo instructs Deng Fan and Zeng Feng not to mention his injured hand and to keep quiet about the incident involving Guo Xu.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo shows concern for Su Qiao's wait, revealing his growing affection towards her.
• Deng Fan expresses his support for Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao's relationship, while Zeng Feng remains cautious.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics within the gaming industry, with Qi Jundong's club being the most prestigious.
• The age gap and social class differences between Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao, which causes concern for some characters.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: Qi Jingmo protectively leads Su Qiao to the car, showing his growing attachment to her.
• Deng Fan and Zeng Feng: Deng Fan supports Qi Jingmo's relationship with Su Qiao, while Zeng Feng expresses reservations due to the age gap and social class differences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• 444 discovers that Guo Xu, the driver in Qi Jingmo's car accident, was bribed by Team VG to throw matches.
• Su Qiao decides to fabricate evidence against Guo Xu if necessary.
• Su Qiao's stream gains immense popularity, attracting various types of viewers.
• Su Qiao's parents arrange a blind date for her, causing her distress.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: Becomes more determined to expose Guo Xu's corruption. She also expresses her reluctance to go on a blind date due to her father's health condition.
• Qi Jingmo: Develops feelings for Su Qiao, showing concern when he learns about her blind date.

Significant Themes

• Corruption in esports, as seen through Guo Xu's actions.
• Family responsibility and Su Qiao's struggle between her personal desires and her duty to her father.
• The growing bond between Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and 444: They discuss Guo Xu's corruption and plan to expose him.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Qi Jingmo shows concern for Su Qiao when he learns about her blind date, hinting at his growing feelings for her.
• Su Qiao and her parents: Their relationship is strained due to her parents' insistence on arranging a blind date for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao's parents' pressure to get married leads to her depression and early demise in the original story.
• Qi Jingmo suggests Su Qiao having a boyfriend to avoid blind dates, but she's hesitant due to her age and their teacher-student relationship.
• Su Qiao goes on a blind date with a white-collar worker, Zhu Jun, but finds him insincere and pretentious.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: She's independent and not ready for marriage yet. She's also more comfortable with simple food and doesn't care for fancy Western cuisine.
• Qi Jingmo: He's considerate and tries to help Su Qiao avoid her parents' matchmaking efforts. He's also curious about her reasons for not wanting to date or marry.
• Zhu Jun: He's initially polite but becomes impatient and disappointed with Su Qiao's responses, revealing his shallow and materialistic nature.

Significant Themes

• Independence vs. Expectations: Su Qiao wants to make her own decisions about marriage, while her parents pressure her to conform to societal norms.
• Surface vs. Reality: Zhu Jun's initial politeness hides his shallow and judgmental nature, while Su Qiao's calm demeanor belies her strong opinions.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: They have a tentative, careful relationship, with Qi Jingmo trying to understand Su Qiao's perspective, and Su Qiao being guarded about her personal life.
• Su Qiao and Zhu Jun: Their interaction is tense and uncomfortable, with Zhu Jun growing impatient with Su Qiao's indifference and Su Qiao finding him insincere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jun, a potential suitor, questions Su Qiao about her plans for children, expressing disapproval of her decision not to have any.
• Qi Jingmo, Su Qiao's actual love interest, arrives and intervenes, displaying concern for Su Qiao's well-being.
• The chapter ends with Qi Jingmo apologizing for his delay in picking up Su Qiao.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: Stands firm in her decision not to have children due to past experiences. Shows annoyance towards Zhu Jun's persistence.
• Zhu Jun: Reveals his narrow-minded views on women and childbearing. Exhibits jealousy upon seeing Qi Jingmo with Su Qiao.
• Qi Jingmo: Demonstrates his affection and protectiveness towards Su Qiao, showing concern for her health and apologizing for his tardiness.

Significant Themes

• Communication and Understanding: The lack of clear communication between Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao leads to misunderstandings and delays.
• Gender Roles and Expectations: Zhu Jun's expectations of Su Qiao as a woman challenge her personal choices.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Zhu Jun: Their interaction highlights their differing views on childbearing and marriage, leading to tension.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Their interaction showcases their affection and understanding for each other, with Qi Jingmo's arrival relieving Su Qiao's discomfort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Jingmo gives Su Qiao a Mercedes car key for her temporary use.
• They encounter Zhu Jun, a man who had previously harassed Su Qiao, at a restaurant. He threatens them after they leave without acknowledging him.
• Qi Jingmo calmly faces Zhu Jun's threats, and the latter backs down and leaves.
• Qi Jingmo offers to cook for Su Qiao at his place, and she accepts.
• Su Qiao tells her parents about the blind date and Zhu Jun's behavior.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: She remains calm and collected in the face of Zhu Jun's threats, showing growth in handling difficult situations.
• Qi Jingmo: He demonstrates his calm and composed demeanor even when provoked, subtly protecting Su Qiao.
• Zhu Jun: He shows his cowardice and lack of genuine power, backing down when faced with Qi Jingmo's calm confrontation.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Qi Jingmo and Zhu Jun highlights the difference in power and confidence between them.
• Protection: Qi Jingmo's subtle protection of Su Qiao shows his growing care for her.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao: Their interaction shows a growing familiarity and comfort with each other, with Qi Jingmo subtly displaying affection towards Su Qiao.
• Su Qiao and Zhu Jun: Their interaction highlights Zhu Jun's harassment and Su Qiao's growing ability to handle such situations.
• Su Qiao and Her Parents: Their interaction shows the open communication and understanding between them, with her parents supporting her after learning about the blind date incident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Videos of Su Qiao (the Host) beating a dog to death surface online, causing a social media uproar with harsh criticism and insults.
• Su Qiao's parents, worried about her safety and reputation, decide to go on a trip to Yunnan.
• Su Qiao decides to handle the situation herself and assures her parents she knows who's behind the incident.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao remains calm and composed in the face of adversity, demonstrating her resilience and determination to handle the situation.
• Su Qiao's parents show unwavering support for their daughter, willing to stand by her side despite the severity of the situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of social media and the potential harm it can cause.
• The importance of family unity and support in times of crisis.
• The struggle between maintaining one's reputation and the desire for justice.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao interacts with her parents, reassuring them and convincing them to go on their trip while she handles the online backlash.
• Su Qiao's parents express their concern and support for their daughter, showing their love and willingness to stand by her side.
• Su Qiao and 444 communicate, with 444 expressing its regret for not noticing the videos earlier and Su Qiao giving it orders to protect her parents from the online attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao decides to handle the online harassment case alone to protect her parents.
• She reveals to her parents that she has a boyfriend, but isn't ready to share details yet.
• Su Qiao drops her parents off at the airport and drives them to the airport in Qi Jingmo's Mercedes.
• Gu Lanting, the person behind the harassment, has deleted the incriminating videos but offers to create new ones.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao demonstrates confidence and capability in handling the online harassment case, reassuring her parents.
• Su Qiao's parents show concern for her safety and well-being, supporting her decisions.
• Gu Lanting shows desperation and willingness to escalate her actions to frame Su Qiao.

Significant Themes

• Family support and trust.
• The consequences of desperation and obsession.
• The importance of evidence in resolving conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and her parents: They express their love and concern for each other, with Su Qiao reassuring her parents about her capabilities, and her parents trusting her decisions.
• Gu Lanting and Su Qiao: Although not directly interacting, Gu Lanting's actions show her obsession with framing Su Qiao, while Su Qiao remains determined to expose Gu Lanting's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao decides not to immediately release the full video to clear her name, instead planning to make those responsible for the Original Owner's family's fate pay.
• Qi Jingmo rushes to Su Qiao's apartment, worried about her after hearing about the online accusations. He offers to help, but Su Qiao reassures him she has a plan.
• Su Qiao goes online and sees the overwhelmingly negative comments. She decides to turn off the comment function and asks 444 to gather information on the most aggressive commenters.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao: She remains calm and composed despite the online backlash, demonstrating her resilience and determination to expose the truth and seek justice.
• Qi Jingmo: He shows his concern and care for Su Qiao, rushing back to her apartment and offering to help her. He also displays his domesticity by cooking and cleaning for her.

Significant Themes

• Justice: Su Qiao's primary goal is to ensure that those responsible for the Original Owner's family's tragedy face consequences for their actions.
• Online Harassment: The chapter highlights the issue of online harassment and the lack of empathy from some internet users, who make vile comments without knowing the full story.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Their interaction shows Qi Jingmo's concern and support for Su Qiao, while Su Qiao reassures him that she has the situation under control and doesn't want him involved.
• Su Qiao and 444: They work together to gather information on the aggressive commenters, with 444 also expressing hatred towards those who slander Su Qiao without knowing the truth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao receives a call from her school, asking her to take a temporary leave of absence due to the online controversy.
• Su Qiao decides to go out, and Qi Jingmo offers to accompany her, but she declines.
• Su Qiao secretly targets and retaliates against five individuals who had been harassing and cyberbullying her online, using her skills to have them attacked by stray dogs without being directly involved.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao shows determination and resourcefulness in handling her online harassers, demonstrating her ability to protect herself and her loved ones.
• Qi Jingmo displays concern and protectiveness towards Su Qiao, vowing to find and punish those who hurt her.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of online harassment and cyberbullying.
• The importance of accountability for one's actions, both online and offline.
• The struggle between justice and the law, as Su Qiao takes matters into her own hands rather than relying on legal means.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo's relationship deepens as he expresses his desire to protect her, while she maintains her independence and secrecy regarding her actions.
• Su Qiao's targets are not directly interacted with, but their actions and subsequent fates serve as a cautionary tale for online harassers.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Su Qiao returns after three days, causing Qi Jingmo to express his worry and relief.
• Qi Jingmo reveals he hadn't slept properly, fearing he'd miss Su Qiao's return.
• Su Qiao decides to cook dinner for Qi Jingmo, who expresses concern about her cooking skills.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo: Shows his growing attachment to Su Qiao, expressing fear and worry at her absence. He also reveals his insecurities about their relationship status.
• Su Qiao: Demonstrates her independence and lack of consideration for others' feelings, as she hadn't informed Qi Jingmo about her trip. She also shows her cooking skills.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding between partners.
• The importance of expressing one's feelings and needs in a relationship.

Character Interactions

• Qi Jingmo and Su Qiao's interaction highlights their growing bond and Qi Jingmo's increasing dependence on Su Qiao. It also reveals Su Qiao's lack of consideration for Qi Jingmo's feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiao invites Qi Jingmo to sleep over due to his worry about her safety.
• Su Qiao plans to expose online harassers and Gu Lanting's parents for their cruel actions against animals and people.

Character Developments

• Qi Jingmo: Shows concern and protectiveness towards Su Qiao, indicating growing feelings for her.
• Su Qiao: Demonstrates her ruthless side in dealing with her enemies but also shows compassion, as she has principles and helps those in need.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Su Qiao's plan to expose her harassers and Gu Lanting's parents is driven by a desire for retribution.
• Trust and Protection: Qi Jingmo's actions show his growing trust in Su Qiao and his desire to protect her.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Their interaction shows a growing familiarity and comfort with each other, with Qi Jingmo sleeping over at Su Qiao's place for the first time.
• Su Qiao and 444: They collaborate on a plan to expose and retaliate against Su Qiao's online harassers and Gu Lanting's parents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The video of five people abusing a dog spreads rapidly, causing public outrage.
• The abusers face backlash, mirroring Su Qiao's earlier experience.
• Some netizens question the authenticity of the video, while others defend Su Qiao.
• Qi Jingmo intervenes, comparing the abusers' actions to harming a surgeon's hands.
• Netizens notice the abusers are the same people who previously cursed Su Qiao.
• Deng Fan warns against spreading rumors without proof.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao's fans defend her, revealing the severity of her dog bite injury.
• Qi Jingmo shows protective instincts towards Su Qiao.
• Deng Fan demonstrates caution and responsibility in his online behavior.

Significant Themes

• Karma and retribution.
• The power of public opinion and online mob mentality.
• The consequences of online harassment and cyberbullying.

Character Interactions

• Netizens engage in heated debates about the video's authenticity and Su Qiao's innocence.
• Qi Jingmo and Deng Fan discuss the possibility of Su Qiao being behind the revenge.
• Deng Fan warns Zeng Feng about the dangers of spreading rumors online.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Su Qiao's live stream is banned due to the negative impact of her actions in the previous chapter.
• Blue Butterfly (Gu Lanting) taunts Su Qiao, predicting her game account will also be banned.
• Gu Lanting is arrested for posting misleading videos and threads about the dog abuse incident.
• The police investigate and discover the framing was premeditated, targeting Gu Lanting and Su Qiao's online conflict.

Character Developments

• Su Qiao remains indifferent and unperturbed despite her stream ban and online backlash.
• Gu Lanting initially feels triumphant but panics when Su Qiao hints at knowing her identity. She later tries to shift blame onto an unknown online competitor.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of online actions and the power of public opinion.
• The theme of framing and the truth coming out.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiao and Blue Butterfly (Gu Lanting) exchange messages, with Gu Lanting taunting Su Qiao and Su Qiao responding cryptically.
• The police interact with Gu Lanting, questioning her about the framing incident.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gu Lanting is suspected of hacking her own account and posting malicious videos to frame herself, as police find it unlikely that Su Qiao would self-harm.
• Gu Lanting is released but not allowed to leave the city for further investigation.
• Photos of Gu Lanting being taken to the police station for animal abuse are leaked online, along with a video of her being bitten by a rabid dog.
• Qi Jingmo is revealed to be behind the exposure of Gu Lanting's animal abuse.

Character Developments

• Gu Lanting: Shows determination to confront Su Qiao after being targeted by the police.
• Su Qiao: Remains calm and unconcerned about online attacks, focusing on retaliation.
• Qi Jingmo: Demonstrates concern for Su Qiao's well-being, taking time off school to support her.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and retaliation: Su Qiao's focus on directly confronting those who wronged her.
• Truth vs. Perception: The difference between what people believe online and the actual truth.
• Power dynamics: Gu Lanting's attempt to use her power to frame Su Qiao backfiring.

Character Interactions

• Gu Lanting and Su Qiao: Their conflict escalates as Gu Lanting becomes a suspect.
• Su Qiao and Qi Jingmo: Qi Jingmo supports and comforts Su Qiao, showing genuine concern for her well-being.