Ch. 201It's Haunted?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi encounters an old man who offends him, leading to a heated argument.
  • The old man's son appears and physically abuses him, revealing the old man's dire financial situation.
  • Xu Yi gives the old man some yoga pants and leaves.
  • Xu Yi receives a delivery order to the VIP floor of Century Tianhua Hotel, but finds it eerily empty.
  • He discovers a weak, mournful voice coming from under a table.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: Shows his sharp tongue and relentless attitude in arguing with the old man. He also displays a rare moment of pity and kindness by giving the old man some yoga pants. His stubbornness is evident when he insists on getting paid for the delivery despite the strange circumstances.
  • The Old Man: Revealed to be in a dire financial situation, with a demanding son who abuses him. His pride and inability to stand up to his son are highlighted.
  • The Old Man's Son: Shows his violent and demanding nature, abusing his father for money.

Significant Themes

  • Family dynamics and intergenerational relationships, particularly the strain between the old man and his son.
  • Poverty and financial struggle, as seen in the old man's situation and his son's demands.
  • Xu Yi's unique perspective and attitude towards life, shown in his interactions with the old man and his determination to get paid despite the strange circumstances.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi vs. The Old Man: A heated argument where Xu Yi relentlessly attacks the old man's heart, leading to the old man's son appearing and abusing him.
  • Xu Yi and The Old Man's Son: A brief interaction where Xu Yi witnesses the son's abuse of his father and gives the old man some yoga pants.
  • Xu Yi and the mysterious voice: A tense interaction where Xu Yi tries to locate the source of the weak, mournful voice in the empty VIP floor.

Ch. 202Playing Big A

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi, a streamer, is accused of putting on a bad show when he delivers food to a seemingly poor man.
  • The man reveals he's from the Huang family and lost millions in the stock market, making the viewers sympathize with him.
  • Xu Yi learns that the man was invited to a Huang family banquet but couldn't enter due to not meeting the asset threshold.
  • Xu Yi decides to go to the fifth floor to prove his worth.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: Starts as a streamer delivering food, shows empathy towards the man, and later tries to prove his worth.
  • The Round-faced Man: Initially thought to be a freeloader, reveals his background and struggles, and later helps Xu Yi.
  • Stream Viewers: Initially skeptical of Xu Yi's act, they sympathize with the round-faced man after learning his story.

Significant Themes

  • Perception vs. Reality: The viewers initially perceive Xu Yi's act as bad, but reality proves otherwise.
  • Wealth and Status: The story highlights the importance of wealth and status in high society, as seen in the Huang family's asset threshold for the banquet.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi and the Round-faced Man: Xu Yi initially misunderstands the man, but they later bond over their shared experiences.
  • Xu Yi and the Stream Viewers: The viewers initially doubt Xu Yi but later support him after understanding the situation.
  • The Round-faced Man and the Huang Family: The man's inability to enter the banquet due to his financial status shows the family's snobbishness.

Ch. 203Why Could You Afford Fried Dough Sticks?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi, a delivery man, attends a luxurious banquet on the fifth floor, where attendees must prove their wealth to enter.
  • The attendees discuss the supposed luxury of the banquet, including the importance of "Da Ming fried dough sticks" as a status symbol.
  • Xu Yi reaches the checkpoint, where he's told he needs to prove his assets to enter.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi shows confidence and nonchalance, revealing he has significant assets.
  • The woman at the checkpoint is dismissive of Xu Yi's claim to wealth, but her attitude changes when she sees his assets.

Significant Themes

  • Wealth and status: The attendees at the banquet flaunt their wealth, with some even changing their surnames to "Huang" to associate with the host family.
  • Perception vs. reality: The attendees' perceptions of wealth and status are challenged by Xu Yi's unexpected display of assets.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi interacts with the checkpoint woman, initially being dismissed but later gaining her respect when he proves his wealth.
  • Xu Yi's livestream viewers urge him on, initially expecting him to be embarrassed but later expressing shock at his display of wealth.

Ch. 204Why Aren't You a Speed Bump?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi attends a family banquet hosted by the Huang family, but he's not there to freeload like the other attendees.
  • He discovers that the banquet is a gathering of distant relatives trying to exploit the Huang family's wealth.
  • Xu Yi learns that Huang Lu, the Huang family's representative, is overwhelmed by these freeloaders and asked him to handle the situation.
  • During the banquet, Xu Yi is confronted by the freeloaders who question his right to be there due to his recent stock losses.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: He shows disdain for the freeloaders and stands up for Huang Lu, demonstrating his loyalty and integrity. He also reveals his frustration with his recent stock losses.
  • Huang Lu: Though not present, she's shown to be overwhelmed by distant relatives trying to exploit her family's wealth. She's resourceful enough to enlist Xu Yi's help.
  • The Freeloaders: They're portrayed as shameless, clingy, and disrespectful, only interested in exploiting the Huang family's wealth.

Significant Themes

  • Exploitation vs. Integrity: The freeloaders represent exploitation, while Xu Yi represents integrity and loyalty.
  • Wealth and Status: The freeloaders equate wealth with status and power, while Xu Yi's actions show that true value lies in character.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi interacts with the freeloaders, initially trying to reason with them, but eventually lashing out when they push him too far.
  • Xu Yi communicates with Huang Lu through messages, showing their close relationship and mutual trust.
  • The freeloaders interact with each other, supporting and encouraging each other's exploitative behavior.

Ch. 205Open!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi brings a Golden Treasure Chest to a gathering, which everyone mocks due to his previous stock market loss.
  • Xu Yi asks Big Peony about her stock market success, which she boasts about, angering the livestream viewers.
  • Xu Yi uses the Golden Treasure Chest to attempt to reverse his stock market situation, but nothing immediate happens.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi remains calm and confident despite the mockery, hinting at a secret plan.
  • Big Peony becomes arrogant and boastful due to her recent stock market success.

Significant Themes

  • The stock market's volatility and the impact it has on people's lives and confidence.
  • The power of perseverance and belief in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi interacts with Big Peony, trying to provoke her into revealing her stock market strategy.
  • The livestream viewers interact with Xu Yi, expressing their support and concern for his situation.

Ch. 206The Situation Takes a Turn

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The A-share market unexpectedly surges, causing shock and disbelief among stock market players.
  • Xu Yi's livestream gains massive popularity as viewers suspect he's behind the market's unusual behavior.
  • New viewers, unaware of the context, start sending gifts to Xu Yi, angering the old viewers.

Character Developments

  • Da Mudan, initially mocking Xu Yi, is left stunned and deflated by the A-share market's reversal.
  • Xu Yi maintains a low profile despite the attention, refusing to claim responsibility for the market's behavior.
  • Viewers in the livestream react with a mix of frustration, disbelief, and desperation to learn Xu Yi's 'secret.'

Significant Themes

  • The unpredictable nature of the stock market and the emotional rollercoaster it puts investors through.
  • The power dynamics and social hierarchy among stock market players, with those who make money gaining respect and influence.
  • The theme of karma, with Da Mudan and her associates experiencing a reversal of fortune.

Character Interactions

  • Da Mudan and her associates express shock and dismay at the A-share market's reversal, while Xu Yi remains calm and collected.
  • Viewers in the livestream interact with Xu Yi, expressing their frustration, disbelief, and desperation to learn his 'secret.'
  • Xu Yi interacts with new viewers in the livestream, advising them to invest in Da Ming's youtiao instead of trying to control the stock market.

Ch. 207He's the Big Shot?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi continues to tease and provoke Da Mudan (Big Peony) after she suffers significant financial losses in the stock market.
  • Da Mudan threatens Xu Yi with the arrival of an important figure who will supposedly make him regret his actions.
  • Xu Yi prepares to physically assault Da Mudan, causing the livestream viewers to express their desire to see violence.
  • Da Mudan appeals to the crowd for help, but they refuse, leading to her realization that she's been isolated.
  • Xu Yi attacks Da Mudan, earning Emotion Points, and later decides to record the incident to send to his sister for her to vent her anger.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: Shows no remorse or magnanimity, instead enjoying provoking Da Mudan after her losses. He also demonstrates a desire to protect his sister and seek justice for her.
  • Da Mudan: Struggles to accept her financial losses and becomes desperate, attempting to use her backer's influence to intimidate Xu Yi. She later realizes the extent of her isolation and the lack of support from her peers.

Significant Themes

  • Revenge and retribution: Xu Yi seeks to pay back Da Mudan for her earlier mocking and to avenge his sister's suffering.
  • Isolation and betrayal: Da Mudan experiences firsthand the lack of support from her peers when she's in trouble, highlighting the fickle nature of her relationships with them.
  • The consequences of one's actions: Da Mudan's past actions, such as mocking Xu Yi and his sister, come back to haunt her, leading to her current predicament.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi and Da Mudan: Their interaction is filled with tension and animosity, with Xu Yi taking pleasure in Da Mudan's misfortune and Da Mudan trying to use her backer's influence to intimidate him.
  • Da Mudan and the crowd: The crowd initially takes a neutral stance but later expresses their desire to see Da Mudan punished for her past actions. They refuse to help her when she's in trouble, highlighting their fickle nature and lack of loyalty.
  • Xu Yi and the livestream viewers: The viewers encourage Xu Yi to physically assault Da Mudan, expressing their desire to see violence and retribution.

Ch. 208Big Brother Came to Back Her Up

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Huang Lu and Du Rufeng have a heated argument at a bar, leading to Du Rufeng fleeing after Huang Lu threatens him with a broken bottle.
  • Huang Lu realizes she needs to apologize to Du Rufeng to prevent him from sabotaging the foundation's project.
  • Xu Yi sends a message to Huang Lu, boosting her confidence and encouraging her to stand up to Du Rufeng.
  • In the livestream, Xu Yi enjoys a seafood feast while his enemies, including Da Mudan and the others, act as human traffic cones.

Character Developments

  • Huang Lu: Initially reckless and impulsive, she later shows regret and understanding of the consequences of her actions. Xu Yi's message reinvigorates her determination.
  • Du Rufeng: Despite his tough talk, he retreats when faced with Huang Lu's threat, showing his cowardice. He underestimates the Huang family's influence and believes he can take over the foundation project easily.
  • Xu Yi: He demonstrates his influence and power, manipulating his enemies into submission. He also shows generosity towards the stream viewers by sending red envelopes.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and manipulation: Xu Yi uses his influence to control his enemies, while Du Rufeng underestimates the Huang family's power.
  • Recklessness vs. consequence: Huang Lu acts impulsively, only later realizing the potential consequences of her actions.
  • Generosity and reciprocity: Xu Yi rewards the stream viewers for their support, showing that he values their loyalty.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Lu and Du Rufeng: Their argument highlights their contrasting personalities and resolves, with Huang Lu acting on emotion and Du Rufeng retreating when faced with a threat.
  • Xu Yi and the stream viewers: Xu Yi interacts with the stream viewers through the bullet comments, showing appreciation for their support and rewarding them with red envelopes.
  • Xu Yi and his enemies: Xu Yi manipulates his enemies into acting as human traffic cones, demonstrating his power and influence over them.

Ch. 209Surrender and Lose Half

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Du Rufeng, drunk and boastful, expects Huang Lu to pay him the money she owes, but she arrives and slaps him instead.
  • Du Rufeng orders his lackeys to kill Huang Lu, but they hesitate due to her status and the potential consequences.
  • Huang Lu taunts Du Rufeng, leading him to try and call for backup, but he sees a live stream of Xu Yi enjoying a feast at the Huang Family Banquet, which shocks him.

Character Developments

  • Du Rufeng: Initially confident and reckless, he becomes fearful and submissive after realizing the gravity of his situation.
  • Huang Lu: She shows defiance and a willingness to stand up to Du Rufeng, even at the risk of damaging her family's foundation.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics: The chapter explores the power imbalance between Du Rufeng and Huang Lu, and how Huang Lu's status protects her from Du Rufeng's threats.
  • Consequences of actions: Du Rufeng's reckless behavior leads to severe consequences, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.

Character Interactions

  • Du Rufeng and Huang Lu: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Huang Lu standing up to Du Rufeng's threats and taunting him.
  • Du Rufeng and his lackeys: The lackeys initially flatter Du Rufeng but later hesitate to carry out his orders due to the potential risks involved.

Ch. 210Inviting Laughter

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi's half-brother, Huang Lu, brings Du Rufeng to the family banquet, expecting Xu Yi to deal with him.
  • Xu Yi, upon seeing Du Rufeng's swollen face, compares him to a pig's head, earning 100 Emotion Points.
  • Xu Yi receives a Gilded Treasure Chest, likely from Du Rufeng's actions, and decides to spare him.
  • Xu Yi invites Du Rufeng to interact more, causing Du Rufeng to panic and urinate out of fear.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: Becomes indifferent to Emotion Points after witnessing the power of the Gilded Treasure Chest. He now values the chest more than points.
  • Du Rufeng: Initially tough, he breaks down when Xu Yi shows him kindness, revealing his fear of being targeted romantically.

Significant Themes

  • Fear vs. Kindness: Du Rufeng fears Xu Yi's kindness more than his anger, highlighting the theme of fear of the unknown or unexpected.
  • Misunderstandings: The stream viewers misunderstand Xu Yi's intentions, leading to humorous and awkward situations.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi and Du Rufeng: Xu Yi's initial insult and later kindness towards Du Rufeng cause the latter to misunderstand his intentions, leading to comedic tension.
  • Stream Viewers and Xu Yi: The viewers' comments and Xu Yi's responses create a humorous dynamic, with Xu Yi trying to defend his honor while they tease him.

Ch. 211Completely Unwashable

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi attempts to make Du Rufeng call him "Gege" but fails, earning a large amount of negative emotion points.
  • Xu Yi returns to the film crew, finding it in disarray and deciding to prove his heterosexuality to the crew members and livestream viewers.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: Struggles to prove his heterosexuality due to misunderstandings and rumors, leading him to take drastic measures.
  • Du Rufeng: Refuses to call Xu Yi "Gege," causing Xu Yi significant distress.
  • Huang Lu and Xiao Mengmei: Discuss methods to "turn" Xu Yi straight, with Huang Lu seeking professional help and Xiao Mengmei planning to use seductive tactics.

Significant Themes

  • Identity and perception: Xu Yi's struggle to prove his heterosexuality highlights the importance of how one is perceived by others.
  • Rumors and misunderstandings: The spread of false information about Xu Yi's sexuality causes him significant distress and forces him to take action.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi and Du Rufeng: Their interaction shows Du Rufeng's defiance and Xu Yi's frustration in trying to change his behavior.
  • Huang Lu and Xiao Mengmei: Their conversation reveals their differing methods and motivations for "turning" Xu Yi straight, with Huang Lu seeking professional help and Xiao Mengmei planning to use seductive tactics.
  • Xu Yi and the livestream viewers: Xu Yi's attempts to prove his heterosexuality are met with skepticism and mockery from the livestream viewers, leading him to take drastic measures.

Ch. 212Authority Hounds

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The film crew gains popularity and new sponsors after the success of Huangmen Chicken.
  • Boss Xu upgrades equipment and no longer cares for small sponsors.
  • A new sponsor arrives, offering lavish upgrades to the crew's environment, much to Xu Yi's dismay.
  • Xu Yi is shocked to find the crew entirely decorated in green, including the toilet.
  • A beautiful woman dressed in green arrives, causing a stir among the stream viewers.
  • She reveals herself as a representative of the industry association, demanding the crew be changed to green within the day or face shutdown.
  • She also demands extravagant treatment and compensation.

Character Developments

  • Boss Xu: Becomes more arrogant and dismissive of small sponsors. He's easily swayed by the new sponsor's offers and is weak in the face of the green-clad beauty's demands.
  • Xu Yi: Stands up to Boss Xu and the green-clad beauty, asserting his authority as the director. He's determined to handle the situation despite the challenges.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Authority: The chapter explores the dynamics of power and authority, with Boss Xu abusing his newfound influence and the green-clad beauty attempting to assert her power over the crew.
  • Materialism and Excess: The new sponsor's lavish offers and the green-clad beauty's extravagant demands highlight the materialistic and excessive nature of the industry.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi and Boss Xu: Their dynamic shifts as Xu Yi challenges Boss Xu's authority, leading to tension between them.
  • Xu Yi and the Green-Clad Beauty: They clash over her demands, with Xu Yi refusing to back down despite her threats.
  • Stream Viewers and Xu Yi: The viewers initially mock Xu Yi's misfortune but later express admiration for his resilience in the face of the beauty's demands.

Ch. 213Eating and Taking, All in One Go

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi's film crew is threatened by Bai Ruonan, an industry association official, who demands a bribe and wants to seal the crew's equipment.
  • Xu Yi refuses to comply, leading to a heated argument between the two.
  • Bai Ruonan insults Xu Yi and his crew, demanding they change their film's colors to green, as her president likes that color.
  • Xu Yi stands his ground, pouring red wine on Bai Ruonan and her henchmen, and refuses to change his film's colors.
  • Bai Ruonan orders her henchmen to paint Xu Yi's personal belongings green, but they hesitate to do so.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: Shows bravery and defiance in the face of authority, standing up for his principles and refusing to be bullied.
  • Bai Ruonan: Exhibits arrogance and entitlement, abusing her power and expecting bribes.
  • Boss Xu: Initially cowardly and willing to appease Bai Ruonan, but later shows support for Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

  • Standing up to authority and corruption.
  • The importance of principles and integrity.
  • The struggle between power dynamics and individual rights.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi vs. Bai Ruonan: A tense standoff between Xu Yi's defiance and Bai Ruonan's abuse of power.
  • Xu Yi and Boss Xu: Initially at odds, but Boss Xu eventually shows support for Xu Yi's stance.
  • Bai Ruonan and her henchmen: She bullies them into action, but they hesitate to carry out her orders due to their fear of Xu Yi.

Ch. 214Don't Look Behind You

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Bai Ruonan, the team leader, orders her henchmen to paint medals green, showing her disregard for their significance.
  • The henchmen, fearing the consequences of defacing the medals, try to reason with Bai Ruonan, but she remains oblivious to the gravity of the situation.
  • Bai Ruonan's lack of understanding and respect for authority is further demonstrated when she dismisses the medals' importance and expresses her desire for food.
  • The henchmen, realizing the severity of their actions, attempt to switch allegiances to Xu Yi, kneeling before him and expressing their willingness to "turn over a new leaf."
  • Bai Ruonan, undeterred by the henchmen's actions, continues to disrespect the medals and threatens to destroy them, causing the henchmen to intervene in fear of the consequences.

Character Developments

  • Bai Ruonan: Bai Ruonan is portrayed as reckless, disrespectful, and shortsighted, prioritizing her immediate desires (like getting food) over the potential consequences of her actions. Her lack of understanding and disregard for authority are evident in her treatment of the medals.
  • Xu Yi: Xu Yi is shown to be calm and collected, allowing the situation to unfold without intervention. He demonstrates a lack of concern for the henchmen's allegiance, treating their actions with amusement and indifference.
  • Henchmen: The henchmen are portrayed as fearful and pragmatic, willing to switch allegiances when they realize the severity of their actions and the potential consequences. Their actions are driven by self-preservation rather than loyalty.

Significant Themes

  • Respect for Authority: The chapter highlights the importance of respecting authority, as seen through the henchmen's fear of defacing the medals and their subsequent attempts to appease Xu Yi. Bai Ruonan's disregard for authority leads her to underestimate the potential consequences of her actions.
  • Self-Preservation: The henchmen's actions are driven by their desire to preserve themselves, switching allegiances when they realize the danger they're in. This theme is also reflected in the viewers' reactions, as they express their desire to avoid being associated with Bai Ruonan's recklessness.

Character Interactions

  • Bai Ruonan and the Henchmen: The interaction between Bai Ruonan and her henchmen highlights her disregard for their concerns and the potential consequences of her actions. The henchmen, in turn, try to reason with her but ultimately prioritize their own safety over her orders.
  • Xu Yi and the Henchmen: Xu Yi's interaction with the henchmen is minimal but significant. His calm demeanor and lack of intervention cause the henchmen to fear him and seek his protection, demonstrating his power dynamic within the situation.
  • Bai Ruonan and Xu Yi: The interaction between Bai Ruonan and Xu Yi is limited, but her disregard for his warnings and the potential consequences of her actions sets the stage for their future conflict.

Ch. 215How Dare You Bully My Brother

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Bai Ruonan, a representative from the Film and Television Industry Association, arrives at Xu Yi's film set, causing a commotion.
  • A group of uniformed officers, led by Han Tao, Xu Yi's older brother, arrives, revealing that Xu Yi is the "President" and a highly respected figure.
  • Bai Ruonan, unaware of Xu Yi's status, tries to use Han Tao to deal with Xu Yi, but her attempts backfire due to her lack of understanding and tact.

Character Developments

  • Bai Ruonan: She is shown to be arrogant, tactless, and oblivious to the power dynamics around her. Her attempts to use Han Tao to her advantage fail, revealing her lack of intelligence and self-awareness.
  • Han Tao: He is initially gentle with Bai Ruonan but quickly turns cold when he learns she is responsible for the green color scheme on the film set. He is protective of his younger brother, Xu Yi, and feels guilty for not being able to look after him.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the power imbalance between Bai Ruonan and the other characters, particularly Xu Yi and Han Tao. Bai Ruonan's ignorance of this dynamic leads to her downfall.
  • Loyalty and Betrayal: The henchmen who initially supported Bai Ruonan quickly betray her when they realize the power of the people she is up against, demonstrating the fickle nature of loyalty in the face of power.

Character Interactions

  • Bai Ruonan and Han Tao: Their interaction is marked by Bai Ruonan's misguided attempts to use Han Tao and his growing frustration and coldness towards her.
  • Xu Yi and Han Tao: Their brief interaction reveals Han Tao's protective nature towards his younger brother and his guilt for not being able to look after him.
  • Bai Ruonan and the Film Crew: The film crew's reaction to Bai Ruonan's arrival and her subsequent interactions with Han Tao highlight their fear of the powerful figures she has provoked.

Ch. 216The One I'm Beating Is a Beast

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Bai Ruonan, after being lifted up, starts cursing and threatening Xu Yi and his crew.
  • Han Tao, Xu Yi's brother, intervenes, slapping Bai Ruonan and declaring he's hitting a beast, not a person.
  • Xu Yi tries to calm Han Tao but decides to join in after seeing his brother's determination.
  • Bai Ruonan is hit by Xu Yi using a 'Shu Dao Mountain Whip Technique'.
  • Xu Yi sends a red envelope to viewers, but no one claims it, showing solidarity from the livestream audience.

Character Developments

  • Han Tao: Shows strong brotherly love and willingness to stand up for his family, even at the cost of his career.
  • Xu Yi: Initially tries to de-escalate the situation but later joins in, showing he's not afraid to stand up for his family despite potential consequences.
  • Bai Ruonan: Shows her true colors as a bully and a jerk, unwilling to apologize or back down despite being outmatched.

Significant Themes

  • Family Loyalty: Both Han Tao and Xu Yi prioritize their family's honor and well-being above their careers or personal safety.
  • Standing Up to Bullies: The characters refuse to let Bai Ruonan's bullying go unpunished, showing that such behavior won't be tolerated.

Character Interactions

  • Han Tao and Xu Yi: The brothers show strong support for each other, with Han Tao willing to sacrifice his career for Xu Yi, and Xu Yi joining in the fight to stand by his brother.
  • Bai Ruonan and Everyone Else: Bai Ruonan is isolated as no one comes to her defense, showing that her actions have made her unlikable and unsupported.

Ch. 217The Market Has Bulls

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi's brother, Han Tao, arrives and scares off Bai Ruonan's lackeys.
  • Xu Yi dresses Bai Ruonan as a chicken mascot and threatens to cook her in an iron pot to extract information.
  • Bai Ruonan reveals that the Film and Television Association is a brokerage firm for film crews, and its president, Wei Lihuang, is extorting money under the guise of 'rectification'.
  • Wei Lihuang, meanwhile, is suffering heavy losses in the stock market and is considering entering the delivery business.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: Shows his ruthless and playful side, enjoying the spectacle he's creating.
  • Bai Ruonan: Initially confident and intimidating, she becomes terrified and faints after realizing the danger she's in.
  • Wei Lihuang: Struggles with heavy stock market losses, becomes desperate and considers alternative business ventures.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and corruption within the Film and Television Association.
  • The consequences of greed and reckless decision-making (as seen with Wei Lihuang's stock market losses).
  • The potential for humiliation and loss of face in Chinese society (Bai Ruonan's transformation into a chicken mascot).

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi and Han Tao: Brothers who work together to deal with Bai Ruonan and the Film and Television Association.
  • Bai Ruonan and Xu Yi: Enemies who clash over the Association's extortion, with Bai Ruonan eventually revealing information under threat.
  • Wei Lihuang and the King of Taxes: Wei Lihuang follows the King of Taxes' advice on investing, leading to significant losses.

Ch. 218How Can Someone So Young Be Losing Their Hair?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi arrives at the Film and Television Association to find a large crowd gathered, complaining about excessive fines and unfair practices.
  • He meets a spirited young security guard who suspects he has depression due to his job's high pressure and fears others are jealous of him.
  • Xu Yi engages in a humorous exchange with the guard, trying to diagnose his hair loss and supposed depression.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi demonstrates his medical knowledge and patience in dealing with the guard's absurd claims.
  • The security guard reveals his insecurities and fixation on his job, showing a lack of self-awareness and a tendency towards abstract thinking.

Significant Themes

  • The absurdity of the Film and Television Association's practices and the grievances of those affected by it.
  • The theme of self-awareness and understanding one's own mental state, as demonstrated by the guard's inability to recognize his own narcissism.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi interacts with the crowd, listening to their complaints and sympathizing with their situation.
  • He engages in a witty and humorous exchange with the security guard, trying to understand the guard's perspective while also poking fun at his absurd claims.
  • The crowd of complainants and the security guard represent the broader issue of the Film and Television Association's exploitation, highlighting the need for change.

Ch. 219The Young Man Had No Real Ability

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi, a security guard, encounters an energetic young man who claims to have depression due to various stressors, including losing hair from watching certain videos or opening his wallet.
  • Xu Yi suspects the young man's condition might not be depression but something else.
  • The young man refuses to show his phone or wallet to Xu Yi, leading to a tense exchange.
  • Xu Yi discovers the young man is wearing a heavy brass chain instead of a gold one, and his wallet is empty, suggesting financial struggles.
  • The young man leaves in embarrassment after being exposed.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi: Shows analytical skills and a no-nonsense attitude, determined to get to the root of the young man's problem.
  • The Energetic Young Man: Initially boastful and narcissistic, he becomes embarrassed and leaves after being exposed.

Significant Themes

  • Narcissism and its consequences
  • The struggle with one's self-image and reality
  • The impact of financial struggles on self-esteem

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi and the Energetic Young Man: Xu Yi challenges the young man's claims, leading to a tense interaction that ends with the young man leaving in embarrassment.
  • Livestream Viewers: They react with amusement and disbelief to the young man's claims and Xu Yi's revelations.

Ch. 220Prison Style

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Yi breaks down the door of the Film and Television Association, surprising everyone present.
  • The association's staff had been oppressed and fined excessively, leading to a tense atmosphere.
  • Xu Yi leads a group to raid the association, taking everything of value.
  • An accountant is taken away after Xu Yi promises him a place at Tilanqiao Technical College (implied to be a prison).
  • Xu Yi takes the elevator to the President's office, finding a prison-like environment.
  • A security guard, who introduces himself as Anbao (not Bao'an), guards the President's office, explaining the unique security measures.

Character Developments

  • Xu Yi demonstrates his strength and courage by breaking down the door, showing leadership in organizing the raid.
  • The association staff are portrayed as oppressed and desperate, highlighting the poor working conditions.
  • The accountant shows fear and despair upon learning he's been sent to Tilanqiao Technical College.
  • The Anbao security guard reveals pride in his job and the unique security measures he's implemented.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power imbalance between the association staff and their President, leading to oppressive working conditions.
  • Perception vs Reality: The stream viewers and Xu Yi expect a luxurious, high-class environment but find a prison-like setting instead.
  • Security and Paranoia: The extreme security measures suggest a high level of paranoia and mistrust.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Yi interacts with the association staff, showing empathy and understanding towards their plight.
  • Xu Yi and the Anbao security guard have a tense exchange, with the guard correcting Xu Yi's use of the term Bao'an instead of Anbao.
  • The stream viewers and Xu Yi share their disbelief and shock at the prison-like environment of the association.
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