Chapter Summaries

Cheng Haoming learned that Su Qiao would stay at a sanatorium for an extended period, while Su Qiao arrived at a secluded courtyard there with Qi Muhan. The chapter left Su Qiao surprised to learn that Qi Muhan owned the sanatorium and the entire mountain.

• Cheng Haoming helped Mei Yuxin sit down, and told her Su Qiao would stay at a sanatorium because her condition was unstable.
• Madam Cheng welcomed Su Qiao's departure and disparaged her in comparison to Mei Yuxin.
• Su Qiao noticed Qi Muhan was taking her to a separate courtyard at the sanatorium.
• Qi Muhan showed Su Qiao the courtyard and told her that her stay and expenses were free.
• Qi Muhan revealed that he owned the sanatorium and the entire mountain.

Su Qiao settled into the sanatorium on Qi Muhan’s mountain estate, where he promised to stay with her while she recovered. She revealed that she had noticed Cheng Haoming’s betrayal and seemed ready to leave that painful part of her life behind.

• Qi Muhan showed Su Qiao the mountain estate and offered to take her to the small farm her grandmother had left her once she felt better.
• Su Qiao learned that Qi Muhan planned to live at the sanatorium and arrange his hospital work around her recovery.
• Su Qiao told Qi Muhan that she did not blame him for the accident and called herself foolish for getting so badly hurt.
• Su Qiao explained that the servants’ looks and Madam Cheng’s treatment of Mei Yuxin had made her suspect something was wrong.
• Qi Muhan realized Su Qiao had discovered Cheng Haoming’s betrayal and urged her to focus on living her own life.

Su Qiao told Qi Muhan how her grandmother’s failed marriage had taught her to leave unhappy relationships behind, and how she later found contentment with Su Qiao’s grandfather. Qi Muhan praised Su Qiao’s strength, relieved that she was handling Cheng Haoming’s infidelity more calmly than he had feared.

• Su Qiao reassured Qi Muhan that she was fine and recalled her grandmother’s advice to stay strong and leave unhappy situations behind.
• Su Qiao described how her grandmother had once loved a wealthy heir who married someone else, then built a warm and fulfilling life with Su Qiao’s grandfather.
• Qi Muhan rubbed Su Qiao’s head and told her she was the strongest girl he had ever met.
• Qi Muhan reflected that Su Qiao seemed calmer about Cheng Haoming’s infidelity than he had expected, despite the emergency preparations he had made.
• Su Qiao smiled sheepishly and asked Qi Muhan not to make fun of her.

Su Qiao began recuperating at Qi Muhan’s sanatorium, where they lived together while she reflected on accepting the consequences of her choices and seeking repayment for the harm done to her. Qi Muhan’s mother urged him to keep her away from the Cheng Family, and he promised Su Qiao would not return there.

• Su Qiao said she accepted responsibility for the consequences of the car accident, though Cheng Haoming, Mei Yuxin, and Madam Cheng would still have to repay the harm they caused.
• Qi Muhan took Su Qiao to a sanatorium where they began living together, with Aunt Liu and Butler Liu caring for the estate.
• Su Qiao learned Qi Muhan’s grandparents had once used the estate as a place for his grandmother to recuperate, and that his grandmother had asked him to bring Su Qiao there.
• Aunt Liu prepared medicinal meals for Su Qiao, and Qi Muhan walked with her and planned to take her fishing the next day.
• Mom Qi called Qi Muhan, scolded him for letting Su Qiao be bullied by the Cheng Family, and asked when he would bring her back; Qi Muhan promised not to send Su Qiao back to them.

Qi Muhan spoke with his mother and grandmother about Su Qiao, explaining that she was not ready to travel or marry yet. He asked his family to help equip her new businesses, while they urged him to win her over.

• Grandma Qi asked Qi Muhan to bring Su Qiao back so she could see them marry, but he said Su Qiao was not well enough to travel.
• Qi Muhan told his mother and grandmother not to visit and scare Su Qiao, since she had only recently left the Cheng Family and had not divorced or heard his confession.
• Qi Muhan asked his family to send Su Qiao equipment for making short videos, and Mom Qi agreed to have his sister choose the best set.
• Qi Muhan mentioned Su Qiao wanted to make hanfu, cheongsams, and matching jewelry, so Mom Qi promised to discuss what supplies she needed with Grandma Qi and his sister.
• Qi Muhan said Su Qiao also wanted to sell cosmetics and skincare made from ancient formulas, and Mom Qi offered to handle the required quality approvals.

Qi Muhan realized he had been thinking about Su Qiao and hurried to take a bath, while the Qi family discussed his feelings for her and decided to cut business ties with the Cheng Group. The family left the decision in motion, prioritizing Qi Muhan's chance to be with Su Qiao over the cost to their company.

• Qi Muhan ended his call with Mom Qi, wondered whether he could keep Su Qiao company at night, then hurried to the bathroom to stop himself from thinking about inappropriate things.
• Mom Qi told Grandma Qi and Qi Family Sister that she believed Qi Muhan had developed feelings for Su Qiao, and the family discussed how his former husband had left the picture.
• Grandma Qi and Mom Qi condemned the Cheng Family for how they had treated Su Qiao, and Qi Family's Eldest Brother agreed they should have less contact with them.
• Grandma Qi insisted that the Qi family stop cooperating with the Cheng Family, and Father Qi told Qi Family's Eldest Brother to gradually end their dealings with the Cheng Group.
• Qi Family's Eldest Brother agreed, accepting a short-term loss for the Qi Corporation because the Cheng Group needed its business.

Su Qiao began filming her first short video in the mountains, wearing hanfu while Qi Muhan helped with the photography. She learned that he had asked his mother to buy the equipment for her and that his family had known about her since he chose to stay in the country after his car accident.

• Su Qiao prepared an elegant hanfu outfit and asked Qi Muhan whether she looked all right before filming her first short video.
• Qi Muhan praised her outfit and hairstyle, then teased her about her talk of time travel as she tuned the Guzheng.
• Qi Muhan set up his photography equipment and told Su Qiao that photographing natural scenery was his hobby.
• Su Qiao learned that Qi Muhan had asked his mother to buy the new equipment after hearing she wanted to make videos.
• Qi Muhan told Su Qiao that his family had known about her since he stayed in the country after his car accident, and said she should not feel burdened by his decision.

Su Qiao filmed her first video in six months at the convalescent hospital, sharing her recovery after a serious car accident and thanking those who helped her. As she dedicated songs to her late grandmother and Qi Muhan, she tried to prompt him to confess, but he still only blushed.

• Qi Muhan helped Su Qiao set up to film in the hospital garden and reminded her to stop if her lungs felt uncomfortable.
• Su Qiao told viewers that a serious car accident had left her with four broken ribs and that her attending physician had saved her life.
• Su Qiao thanked her late grandmother, her doctor, and the hospital staff, then dedicated original songs to them.
• Su Qiao played “Qingming Rain Time” for her late grandmother as Qi Muhan filmed and nearby patients stopped to listen.
• Su Qiao dedicated “The Hands I Love Most” to Qi Muhan, who blushed and continued filming.

After Su Qiao finished recording three songs, she and Qi Muhan discussed her recovery and the music. Their awkward exchange left Su Qiao deciding to treat his indirect words as a confession, while she accepted that her heart condition would limit her future travels.

• Su Qiao finished performing three songs and ended the shoot early because time was short.
• Qi Muhan checked on Su Qiao, who said she felt well, and reminded her to keep taking her medicine.
• Su Qiao hinted that she was placing herself in Qi Muhan's hands, but he praised her music instead of responding romantically.
• Qi Muhan thanked Su Qiao for the song and asked if she liked his hands; after she said yes, he admitted that he liked them too and fled to pack the equipment.
• Su Qiao decided Qi Muhan's indirect words counted as a confession and told the system to upload the video without special promotion.
• Su Qiao reflected that her heart condition would prevent her from traveling freely as she had in her previous life.

Su Qiao’s first short video after her accident quickly drew attention from old and new fans, who praised her appearance, guzheng music, and singing and wondered about the young man filming her. After uploading it, Su Qiao sat with Qi Muhan to read the reactions and asked him to answer questions about her clothes and accessories.

• Su Qiao’s new short video attracted many comments from her loyal fans and new viewers.
• Viewers praised Su Qiao’s traditional clothes, guzheng performance, and singing, and asked whether her song was an original composition.
• Fans noticed Qi Muhan’s legs and gentle voice and asked to see his face.
• Su Qiao brought Qi Muhan fruit salad and read the comments beside him.
• Su Qiao gestured for Qi Muhan to reply to viewers asking about her clothes and accessories.

Su Qiao’s shop drew strong online interest for its handmade traditional crafts, clothing, artwork, and skincare products. Qi Muhan noticed she seemed unenthusiastic and gave her a professional recording setup as thanks for the songs she had given him.

• Online commenters praised the range of products in Su Qiao’s shop and wondered whether she had made the artwork and skincare items herself.
• Qi Muhan watched Su Qiao’s fans and orders increase and told her the online response was good.
• Su Qiao explained that she had taken over her predecessor’s work and could offer both practical goods and refined traditional arts and crafts.
• Qi Muhan worried that Su Qiao might be unhappy with him, then told her he had ordered professional recording equipment so she could record songs separately.
• Qi Muhan presented the recording setup as a thank-you gift for the songs Su Qiao had given him.

Su Qiao teased Qi Muhan about his legs, then wondered whether he avoided marriage because he opposed it and decided not to pressure him. She went on to make traditional-culture videos, and her lessons brought new attention to her artwork.

• Su Qiao teased Qi Muhan about measuring his legs, and he hurried back to his room.
• Su Qiao discussed with 444 why Qi Muhan might not want to marry and decided she would not force him.
• Su Qiao filmed a series of videos featuring mountain-farm life and traditional crafts, beauty recipes, music, singing, and painting.
• Artists reviewed Su Qiao's work, her paintings sold out, and people visited to request her calligraphy and paintings.

Su Qiao returned to the Cheng Family residence after months of growing fame and Qi Muhan’s increasingly intimate care, and confronted Cheng Haoming and Mei Yuxin. The clash ended with Madam Cheng declaring Mei Yuxin the daughter-in-law the family truly wanted.

• Su Qiao became famous in entertainment and art circles as orders and offers for her songs and designs poured in.
• Qi Muhan gradually showed his affection through attentive care and secret gestures, and Su Qiao decided to return to the Cheng Family residence.
• Su Qiao found Cheng Haoming walking with pregnant Mei Yuxin and slapped him when he tried to explain.
• Madam Cheng rushed to attack Su Qiao, but Cheng Haoming stopped her.
• Su Qiao accused Mei Yuxin of seducing her husband and carrying another man’s child, and Madam Cheng defended Mei Yuxin as the Cheng Family’s chosen daughter-in-law.

Su Qiao confronted Cheng Haoming over his betrayal and rejected his excuse that his family needed an heir. Cheng Haoming admitted he had planned to bring Mei Yuxin’s child back for Su Qiao to raise, while Su Qiao reminded him that she had once risked everything to save him.

• Madam Cheng took Mei Yuxin inside and told Cheng Haoming to explain himself to Su Qiao.
• Cheng Haoming claimed he had never meant to abandon Su Qiao, but his parents rejected her because she could not have children.
• Cheng Haoming said his parents would not accept an IVF baby and that he had planned for Su Qiao to raise Mei Yuxin’s child.
• Su Qiao mocked the plan and reminded Cheng Haoming that she had saved him from a lifetime of illness.
• Cheng Haoming apologized and pleaded with Su Qiao not to make herself sick with anger.

Su Qiao confronted Cheng Haoming about his love for Mei Yuxin and agreed to divorce him, demanding financial support and payment for her medical expenses. She left Cheng Haoming stunned as she made clear she would not leave the marriage empty-handed.

• Su Qiao asked Cheng Haoming whether he wanted a divorce so Mei Yuxin could become his legitimate wife.
• Cheng Haoming defended Mei Yuxin and admitted that he had fallen in love with her, despite knowing he was wronging Su Qiao.
• Su Qiao mocked Cheng Haoming’s excuses and questioned whether Mei Yuxin was worth the reputation and sacrifices he would endure for her.
• Su Qiao agreed to divorce Cheng Haoming and demanded lifelong living expenses and coverage of her medical expenses.
• Cheng Haoming was dumbfounded by Su Qiao’s decisiveness and her financial demands.

Su Qiao demanded compensation and half the Cheng Family assets as part of her divorce from Cheng Haoming, citing the lasting damage she suffered after saving him. Madam Cheng rejected her claims and blamed her for Cheng Haoming’s accident.

• Su Qiao demanded her fair share of the Cheng Family assets, and Cheng Haoming struggled to accept that she wanted a divorce.
• Cheng Haoming tried to explain that he had never intended to abandon Su Qiao, but Madam Cheng accused her of seeking the family’s money.
• Cheng Haoming told his mother to stop interfering and warned that her grandson could become illegitimate if she kept obstructing the divorce.
• Su Qiao explained that her injuries would limit her life and require years of care and another operation, so she deserved compensation for saving Cheng Haoming.
• Su Qiao argued that she was also entitled to half the assets because Cheng Haoming had cheated during their marriage.
• Madam Cheng denied that Su Qiao was a Cheng daughter-in-law and blamed her for causing Cheng Haoming’s accident.

Su Qiao confronted Madam Cheng and Cheng Haoming about their marriage and threatened to take the dispute to court. After leaving the Cheng Family home, she was met by Qi Muhan, who checked on her and escorted her away.

• Su Qiao told Madam Cheng that Cheng Haoming had forced her to register their marriage and threatened to sue for divorce, marital infidelity, and bigamy.
• Su Qiao warned that she would wait years for a legal resolution if necessary, leaving Madam Cheng worried that her grandson would lack Cheng Family status.
• Cheng Haoming said he would respect Su Qiao’s decision, and she left the family to decide whether to settle privately or follow legal procedures.
• Qi Muhan arrived with medical supplies, checked Su Qiao for injuries, and gave her pills and warm water.
• Qi Muhan shielded Su Qiao from Cheng Haoming, warned him not to approach her again, and led her away.

Cheng Haoming confronted his mother over interfering in his divorce from Su Qiao, then rushed Mei Yuxin to the hospital when she felt unwell. The Cheng Family met Su Qiao the next day to negotiate the divorce, and Madam Cheng offered her five million yuan as the system urged her to demand fifty million.

• Madam Cheng objected to Su Qiao seeking a share of the property, but Cheng Haoming defended her and warned his mother not to interfere in their affairs.
• A maid reported that Mei Yuxin was unwell, so Madam Cheng and Cheng Haoming took her to the hospital for an examination.
• At the hospital, Madam Cheng insisted that Cheng Haoming divorce Su Qiao quickly and said they should pay her money.
• The Cheng Family arranged a divorce meeting with Su Qiao the next day, and Qi Muhan accompanied her.
• Madam Cheng offered Su Qiao a five-million-yuan check and insulted her, while the system urged Su Qiao to demand fifty million.

Su Qiao rejected the Cheng Family’s offer to settle privately, and Qi Muhan supported her as she prepared to leave the divorce dispute in his hands. Cheng Haoming tried to stop her with a larger compensation package, but his mother opposed him.

• Qi Muhan tenderly cared for Su Qiao while the Cheng father and son watched in surprise.
• Madam Cheng accused Su Qiao of demanding too much after the family offered her five million.
• Su Qiao said the Cheng Family was not negotiating in good faith and decided to leave the rest of the divorce case to Qi Muhan.
• Cheng Haoming stopped Su Qiao and offered her thirty million, a downtown duplex, and a car as compensation.
• Madam Cheng snatched the gifts away, but Cheng Haoming took them back and forced them into Su Qiao’s hands.

After rejecting the Cheng family’s initial compensation, Su Qiao demanded eighty million, implying she could expose a secret involving Cheng Haoming’s supposed grandson. Cheng Tianhao agreed to pay, and Su Qiao left with the money transferred to her account.

• Su Qiao changed her mind about accepting the house and car after noticing Madam Cheng and Cheng Tianhao’s reactions.
• Su Qiao demanded eighty million from Cheng Tianhao, citing the risks to Cheng Corporation and the Cheng family if the secret about the child came out.
• Madam Cheng and Cheng Haoming objected, but Cheng Tianhao agreed to pay to protect the company and because Su Qiao had saved his son.
• Cheng Tianhao called his assistant, and Su Qiao confirmed that the money had arrived.