Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi confronts the Workhorse Saint Body about Liu Qingling's money.
• Xu Yi uses the system's lottery to draw MLM-related items and experiences.
• Xu Yi uses his newfound MLM Master Experience to convince the Workhorse Saint Body.
• Xu Yi teaches the Workhorse Saint Body two forbidden spells: 'Come Wealth' and 'Nai Long'.
• Xu Yi edits an MLM background for the Workhorse Saint Body.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Becomes more confident and resourceful in handling MLM situations.
• Workhorse Saint Body: Convinced by Xu Yi's techniques, becomes eager to succeed in the MLM world.

Significant Themes

• The power of persuasion and manipulation in MLM.
• The absurdity and humor in the MLM world.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Workhorse Saint Body: Xu Yi convinces the Workhorse Saint Body to return Liu Qingling's money and teaches him MLM techniques.
• Xu Yi and the System: Xu Yi uses the system's lottery to gain MLM-related items and experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The pyramid scheme boss, enjoying his power, plans to 'optimize' his competitors and most devoted follower.
• A new employee, Xu Yi (the Workhorse Saint Body), disrupts the company's unity by leading a bizarre dance and chant, brainwashing other employees.
• The boss is captured, and Xu Yi arrives to find the scene chaotic. He retrieves a hundred thousand yuan from the boss's stash.
• Xu Yi decides to hand over the stolen goods to the police and sends a message to his brother, Secretary Han.

Character Developments

• The pyramid scheme boss shows his ruthless and manipulative nature, planning to exploit even his most devoted follower.
• Xu Yi demonstrates his mastery of pyramid scheme techniques, easily brainwashing employees and earning money.
• Xu Yi shows disdain for the amount of money the boss has accumulated, indicating his larger ambitions.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and wealth.
• The manipulation and exploitation of people in pyramid schemes.
• The struggle between the investigation team and the cunning criminals they're trying to catch.

Character Interactions

• The boss interacts with his employees, showing his dominance and disregard for their well-being.
• Xu Yi interacts with the Workhorse Saint Body, showing his mastery over the employee and his plans for the future.
• Xu Yi's interaction with Secretary Han hints at his connections and influence outside the company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, an internet celebrity, resolves a pyramid scheme case that has baffled the police for months.
• The police captain is initially skeptical but follows the lead and arrests the pyramid scheme boss.
• The boss confesses and cooperates fully, leading to the case's swift resolution.

Character Developments

• The police captain goes from disbelief to admiration for Xu Yi's capabilities.
• The pyramid scheme boss, upon realizing Xu Yi's background, experiences a mental breakdown.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and persuasion, demonstrated by Xu Yi's ability to dissolve the pyramid scheme group.
• The consequences of greed and arrogance, shown through the pyramid scheme boss's downfall.

Character Interactions

• The police captain and Xu Yi: The captain initially doubts Xu Yi's involvement but later expresses admiration for his actions.
• The pyramid scheme boss and Xu Yi: The boss is shocked and disbelieving of Xu Yi's influence and background, leading to his mental breakdown.
• Xu Yi and his brother: Xu Yi declines his brother's offer to become a consultant, preferring to maintain his lifestyle in Earth Online.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi enters a hotel room where Liu Qingling is sleeping.
• Xu Yi's viewers are excited and expectant, leading to a surge in Emotion Points.
• Xu Yi blocks the camera, claiming technical difficulties, and teases his viewers.
• Liu Qingling wakes up hungry and asks for food, but Xu Yi demands a performance in exchange.
• Liu Qingling, upon seeing a bag of money, immediately changes her attitude and snatches it, then cries out of gratitude.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi (Xu Chu): Xu Yi is shown to be playful and mischievous, enjoying teasing his viewers and manipulating Liu Qingling. He also displays a hint of vulnerability regarding his mother's influence on his views about making women cry.
• Liu Qingling: Liu Qingling is portrayed as materialistic and opportunistic, quickly changing her attitude when presented with money. She also shows vulnerability and gratitude when she believes Xu Yi has helped her.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Power Dynamics: Xu Yi manipulates Liu Qingling and his viewers for his amusement, highlighting themes of power and control.
• Materialism vs. Gratitude: Liu Qingling's actions show a stark contrast between her initial greed and her later gratitude, raising questions about the value of material possessions versus genuine appreciation.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and his Viewers: Xu Yi interacts with his viewers through his livestream, teasing and manipulating them for entertainment and Emotion Points.
• Xu Yi and Liu Qingling: Xu Yi manipulates Liu Qingling into performing for him, while Liu Qingling initially resists but later gives in due to her desire for the money. Their interaction is marked by power dynamics and manipulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi receives a call from his sister, Huang Lu, who sounds distressed and asks for his help.
• Xu Yi decides to conduct an "absurdity challenge" to assess Huang Lu's situation.
• Huang Lu's absurd and witty responses to the challenge go viral, leaving netizens in awe.
• Xu Yi finds Huang Lu at a bar, where she expresses a desire to become a nun, shocking him.
• Huang Lu reveals that she has an arranged marriage arranged in infancy, which she's being forced to fulfill.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows concern for his sister, Huang Lu, and tries to help her through the absurdity challenge. He remains calm and collected despite the unexpected news of Huang Lu's arranged marriage.
• Huang Lu: Struggles with a secret arranged marriage, leading her to express a desire to become a nun. She displays her wit and abstract thinking during the absurdity challenge.

Significant Themes

• Absurdity and Wit: Huang Lu's responses to the absurdity challenge highlight her unique wit and abstract thinking, which are celebrated by netizens.
• Family Pressure: Huang Lu's arranged marriage suggests the presence of family pressure, which may be contributing to her distress.
• Escape and Coping Mechanisms: Huang Lu's desire to become a nun could be seen as an escape from her current situation, or a coping mechanism to deal with the pressure she's facing.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Huang Lu: Their sibling bond is evident as Xu Yi tries to help Huang Lu, while Huang Lu feels comfortable enough to express her true feelings to Xu Yi.
• Xu Yi and Netizens: Xu Yi's interaction with netizens is limited to their reactions to the absurdity challenge, which they find entertaining and impressive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi receives an invitation for Huang Lu's arranged marriage.
• Huang Lu reveals her father agreed to the marriage when she was a baby.
• Xu Yi decides to help Huang Lu break off the engagement.
• Xu Yi visits Minglu Tower, owned by the groom's family, and witnesses a grand event.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows protective brotherly love towards Huang Lu, willing to stand up for her even against a powerful family.
• Huang Lu: Initially seems to accept her fate, but later reveals she doesn't want the marriage, preferring someone like Xu Yi.
• Zhao Minglu (implied): A young, successful billionaire, renowned across Asia-Pacific, and the intended groom.

Significant Themes

• Family and sibling bonds: Xu Yi's willingness to protect Huang Lu despite the power of the opposing family.
• Wealth and power: The extravagant display of wealth in Minglu Tower contrasts with Xu Yi's humble background.
• Free will vs. tradition: The arranged marriage challenges Huang Lu's personal choices and desires.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Huang Lu: Xu Yi comforts and supports Huang Lu, promising to help her out of the unwanted marriage.
• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu (implied): Xu Yi's visit to Minglu Tower sets the stage for a potential confrontation with Zhao Minglu or his family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi arrives at Minglu Tower and witnesses a bizarre scene where employees are enthusiastically applauding and cheering for their boss, Zhao Minglu, over seemingly obvious statements.
• Xu Yi livestreams the scene, facing criticism and disbelief from his viewers.
• He is stopped by the lobby manager, who insults and physically threatens him.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi shows resilience and determination in the face of adversity, refusing to back down from the lobby manager's provocation.
• Zhao Minglu, the boss of Minglu Group, is portrayed as arrogant and entitled, with his employees fawning over him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unconventionality vs. societal expectations is further explored as Xu Yi faces criticism for his behavior.
• The power dynamics between employees and management are highlighted, with Zhao Minglu's employees displaying a lack of individuality and critical thinking.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with his livestream audience, defending his actions and expressing his intention to expose the truth about Zhao Minglu.
• The lobby manager of Minglu Tower interacts with Xu Yi, displaying arrogance and disrespect towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, using the "editing background" system, becomes a supervisor from the Loyalty Monitoring Department of Minglu Group.
• He confronts the Lobby Manager, tests his loyalty by asking about the fruit he ate, and humiliates him.
• Xu Yi is taken to the top-floor office of Zhao Minglu, the boss of Minglu Group, where he delivers an unknown item.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows cunning and assertiveness in his new role, using the system's abilities to intimidate and manipulate others. He demonstrates a strategic mind in his interactions with the Lobby Manager and Zhao Minglu.
• Zhao Minglu: Revealed to be a manipulative and exploitative boss, prioritizing profit over employee well-being. He shows surprise at Xu Yi's appearance but maintains his authoritative demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: The theme is emphasized through the Loyalty Monitoring Department and the loyalty tests Xu Yi conducts. It's portrayed as both a valuable trait and a tool for manipulation.
• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores power dynamics within a corporate setting, with Xu Yi using his newfound authority to challenge and humiliate those below him, while Zhao Minglu maintains his power over his employees.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Lobby Manager: Xu Yi uses his new status and the loyalty test to humiliate and intimidate the Lobby Manager, turning the tables on the manager's earlier arrogance.
• Xu Yi vs. Zhao Minglu: Xu Yi challenges Zhao Minglu's authority by closing the office door and hinting at secrets, setting up a tense interaction between them. The conversation that follows is implied to be inappropriate for children, suggesting a power play or blackmail attempt by Xu Yi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi discovers Zhao Minglu's true nature after seeing his office plastered with slogans about exploitation and greed.
• Xu Yi tries to break off the engagement between Huang Lu and Zhao Minglu but is refused.
• Zhao Minglu reveals his intention to use the marriage alliance to take over the Huang family's assets.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Realizes the extent of Zhao Minglu's greed and cruelty, feels guilty for his past actions, and tries to protect Huang Lu.
• Zhao Minglu: Reveals his true, selfish, and exploitative nature, showing no regard for others' well-being.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Exploitation: Zhao Minglu's actions and words highlight the theme of unchecked greed and exploitation of others for personal gain.
• Appearance vs. Reality: The contrast between Zhao Minglu's public image as the "sun of kindness" and his true nature emphasizes the theme of appearance versus reality.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu: Their interaction reveals Zhao Minglu's true nature and Xu Yi's growing disgust and desire to protect Huang Lu.
• Xu Yi and Netizens: Xu Yi's live stream viewers react with outrage and disgust at Zhao Minglu's revealed nature, mirroring Xu Yi's own feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi reveals he's Huang Lu's brother, shocking Zhao Minglu.
• Xu Yi confronts Zhao Minglu to break off the engagement, threatening to call in a substitute.
• Zhao Minglu reveals he has two elite bodyguards from Dongshan as backup.
• Xu Yi discovers the bodyguards are from Dongshan and uses their obsession with official positions to sway them.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates his protective nature towards his sister, displaying bravery and cunning.
• Zhao Minglu shows his arrogant and dismissive attitude, underestimating Xu Yi.
• The Dongshan bodyguards reveal their fixation on official positions, showing vulnerability despite their strength.

Significant Themes

• Family and brotherly protection (Xu Yi's actions towards Huang Lu).
• Power dynamics and manipulation (Xu Yi's handling of the Dongshan bodyguards).
• Obsession and fixation (Dongshan people's desire for official positions).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu: Xu Yi stands up to Zhao Minglu, challenging his authority and leading to a tense standoff.
• Xu Yi and the Dongshan bodyguards: Xu Yi uses their obsession with official positions to gain their loyalty, shifting their allegiance from Zhao Minglu to him.
• Netizens: They support Xu Yi's actions, admiring his courage and determination to protect his sister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, dressed as a delivery man, enters Zhao Minglu's office, where two powerful men, the Dongshan Big Man and his companion, immediately kneel and kowtow to him.
• Zhao Minglu, enraged, offers them a million dollars, cars, and houses, but they remain unmoved.
• Xu Yi convinces them to follow him, giving up their high-paying jobs and luxurious lifestyle.
• Zhao Minglu tries to outbid Xu Yi, offering them double the salary, but the Dongshan Big Man slaps him.
• Zhao Minglu, despite being hit, continues to insist that money can buy anything.
• Xu Yi reveals the importance of official positions in Dongshan, leaving Zhao Minglu speechless.
• Zhao Minglu offers ten kilograms of gold to have Xu Yi killed, but Xu Yi's questions about the benefits of official positions leave Zhao Minglu excited and eager.
• The Dongshan Big Man challenges Zhao Minglu to a duel.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his ability to influence people and understands the value of official positions in Dongshan.
• Zhao Minglu: Struggles to understand the importance of official positions and becomes more desperate as he's outbid and humiliated.
• Dongshan Big Man: Demonstrates loyalty and eagerness to follow Xu Yi, even giving up significant wealth and status.

Significant Themes

• The value and importance of official positions in Dongshan society.
• The influence of wealth and status on people's behavior and priorities.
• The power dynamics between different social classes.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Dongshan Big Man: Xu Yi successfully convinces the Big Man to follow him, showing his charisma and understanding of the Big Man's desires.
• Zhao Minglu and the Dongshan Big Man: The Big Man slaps Zhao Minglu, showing his loyalty to Xu Yi and disregard for Zhao Minglu's wealth.
• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu: Xu Yi outbids and humiliates Zhao Minglu, leaving him desperate and unable to understand the importance of official positions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi's live stream gains massive Emotion Points, and he decides to unlock visuals for his viewers.
• Zhao Minglu's true face is revealed, causing sympathy and shock among viewers.
• The Wives' Group, consisting of three flamboyant women, arrives, misunderstanding the situation and thinking it's a kinky gathering.
• One of the viewers suggests Xu Yi might be gay, causing a stir and Xu Yi's anger.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his authoritative side, lectures viewers, and gets angry when accused of being gay.
• Zhao Minglu: Tries to be tough but is worried about Xu Yi's plans.
• The Wives' Group: Initially scared and misunderstanding the situation, they later show fear and desperation.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and perception, as seen in the Wives' Group's misunderstanding.
• The theme of denial and truth, explored through Xu Yi's reaction to the gay accusation.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the viewers: He lectures them, and they tease him, leading to a tense interaction.
• Xu Yi and the Wives' Group: He tries to keep them from leaving, while they beg to be let go.
• Zhao Minglu and Xu Yi: Zhao Minglu tries to outmaneuver Xu Yi, but Xu Yi remains one step ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a big-name streamer, is held captive by Zhao Minglu, who hopes to use him for ransom.
• Three captives, beautiful women, are also held. They break free and approach Xu Yi, drawn to his fame.
• Xu Yi offers them a chance to become internet celebrities by joining his live stream.
• Zhao Minglu tries to bribe one of the women with money to call for help, but she takes the money and joins Xu Yi instead.
• The women's followers skyrocket after Xu Yi promotes them on his stream.
• Zhao Minglu, realizing the futility of money in this situation, breaks down.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his influence and power as a big streamer, using it to help the captive women and outmaneuver Zhao Minglu.
• Zhao Minglu: Experiences a mental breakdown after realizing the power dynamics and the futility of money in this situation.
• The Three Women: Initially focused on survival, they shift their priorities to becoming internet celebrities after meeting Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and fame (Xu Yi's streaming popularity).
• The futility of wealth and material possessions when faced with certain power dynamics.
• The desire for internet fame and the means people will go to achieve it.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Three Women: Xu Yi uses his influence to help the women, while they seek his help to gain internet fame.
• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu: Xu Yi outsmarts Zhao Minglu, leading to Zhao Minglu's breakdown.
• The Three Women and Zhao Minglu: Zhao Minglu tries to bribe one of the women, but she betrays him and joins Xu Yi instead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Lu, in a bar, is trying to act melancholic while being served an expensive shark fin dish.
• The manager, fearing her influence, tries to please her but is confused by her behavior.
• Huang Lu compares shark fin to chicken wings, disgusting the manager who had taken a bite.
• Miss Chen, a wealthy and ostentatious young woman, arrives and causes a scene, ordering a hundred portions of shark fin to be served to everyone.
• Huang Lu is confronted by Miss Chen, who mocks her for not being generous like herself.

Character Developments

• Huang Lu: Starts as melancholic and seemingly unable to enjoy high-end delicacies like shark fin. She later reveals a sharp wit and ability to discomfort others with her words.
• Manager: Initially tries to please Huang Lu but is later humiliated and terrified by Miss Chen's generosity and Huang Lu's words.
• Miss Chen: Shows off her wealth and influence, trying to humiliate Huang Lu and assert her superiority.

Significant Themes

• Social Status and Wealth: Both Huang Lu and Miss Chen flaunt their wealth and influence, but Huang Lu does so subtly, while Miss Chen does so ostentatiously.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Huang Lu's melancholic act is a facade, and her true nature is revealed when she speaks about the shark fin.
• Power Dynamics: Huang Lu's words hold significant power, as seen in the manager's fear of her and Miss Chen's attempt to assert her own power.

Character Interactions

• Huang Lu and the Manager: Huang Lu discomforts the manager with her words, revealing his fear of her influence.
• Huang Lu and Miss Chen: Miss Chen tries to humiliate Huang Lu but fails, as Huang Lu's words hold more power.
• Miss Chen and the Manager: Miss Chen's generosity in ordering shark fin for everyone backfires, as the manager is disgusted and terrified by her action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Lu encounters Chen Fangyu, who claims to be a "Big Streamer" but has only over 100,000 followers and a few hundred viewers.
• Chen Fangyu accuses Huang Lu of stealing her fiancé, Zhao Minglu.
• Huang Lu slaps Chen Fangyu for her arrogance and lack of self-awareness.
• Chen Fangyu's true status as one of Zhao Minglu's mistresses is revealed by three other women.
• It's revealed that Zhao Minglu has renounced his worldly affairs and donated all his assets.

Character Developments

• Huang Lu: Stands up for herself and her beliefs, showing no fear of Chen Fangyu's threats or her supposed influence.
• Chen Fangyu: Realizes the truth about her relationship with Zhao Minglu and the reality of her "Big Streamer" status, leading to a moment of self-reflection and regret.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-awareness and humility, especially in the face of one's own accomplishments or status.
• The dangers of blindly pursuing wealth and status, as seen through the eyes of Chen Fangyu and her obsession with Zhao Minglu.

Character Interactions

• Huang Lu and Chen Fangyu: Their interaction highlights the stark contrast between their personalities and values, leading to a physical altercation.
• The three women with wavy hair and Chen Fangyu: Their interaction reveals the truth about Chen Fangyu's relationship with Zhao Minglu and her deluded perception of her own importance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi successfully convinces Zhao Minglu to break off his engagement with Huang Lu.
• Xu Yi's livestream reveals his plan to make a movie, angering Young Master Du, who vows revenge.
• Chen Fangyu, an actress, reveals Du's plan to frame Xu Yi by drugging and accusing him.
• Chen Fangyu offers to be Xu Yi's inside informant in exchange for support in becoming a big internet celebrity.
• Xu Yi visits Boss Xu's film set for the show "Actors Please Take Your Place," where he encounters disdain from the washed-up actor participants.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his manipulative skills in convincing Zhao Minglu and maintains his calm and collected demeanor despite the negative comments and Du's schemes.
• Huang Lu: Admires and trusts her brother, Xu Yi, without questioning his methods.
• Chen Fangyu: Switches allegiance to Xu Yi, seeking his support to become a big internet celebrity.
• Washed-up Actors: Display contempt for Xu Yi due to his internet celebrity status and lack of professional filmmaking experience.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Schemes: Characters use manipulation and schemes to achieve their goals, with Xu Yi being the most adept at it.
• Status and Respect: The washed-up actors' disdain for Xu Yi highlights the importance of status and respect in their industry.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Chen Fangyu's switch of allegiance from Du to Xu Yi demonstrates the fluid nature of loyalty in this world.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Huang Lu: Brother and sister have a close relationship, with Huang Lu admiring Xu Yi's abilities.
• Xu Yi and Chen Fangyu: Xu Yi manipulates Chen Fangyu into becoming his informant, while Chen Fangyu seeks Xu Yi's support for her career.
• Xu Yi and Washed-up Actors: The actors display contempt for Xu Yi, while he finds their attitude amusing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yu, the lead actress, massages Xu Yi, the director, on set, causing disapproval from other actors due to her familiarity.
• Xu Yi, despite initial hesitation, accepts Xu Yu's invitation for a massage in her room.
• Liu Qingling, Xu Yi's assistant, is injured by boiling water thrown by Liao Zisheng, an actor, causing her eye to be severely burned.

Character Developments

• Xu Yu: Shows ambition and determination to secure her role, using her charm to ingratiate herself with the director.
• Xu Yi: Initially hesitant but succumbs to Xu Yu's advances, displaying a lack of professionalism and self-control. However, he stands up for Liu Qingling when she's injured.
• Liao Zisheng: Displays arrogant and violent behavior, attacking Liu Qingling without provocation.
• Liu Qingling: Shows loyalty to Xu Yi and is injured while performing her duties.

Significant Themes

• Corruption of Morals: The title itself suggests a decline in moral standards, reflected in the actors' behavior and the director's lack of professionalism.
• Power Imbalance: The incident highlights the power dynamics in the entertainment industry, where big-name actors can bully others with impunity.
• Responsibility and Accountability: Xu Yi's response to Liu Qingling's injury raises questions about responsibility and accountability, both for the actor who caused the injury and the system that allows such behavior.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yu and Xu Yi: Their interaction shows a lack of professional boundaries, with Xu Yu using her charm to curry favor with the director.
• Liao Zisheng and Liu Qingling: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance and lack of respect for others in the industry.
• Xu Yi and Liu Qingling: Xu Yi's response to Liu Qingling's injury shows a sense of responsibility and loyalty towards his assistant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, the director, confronts Liao Zisheng, a big-name actor, in his private resting area.
• Xu Yi slaps Liao Zisheng multiple times and plans to expose his baldness and current state to the public, aiming to destroy his image and career.
• Liao Zisheng, fearing for his life and career, agrees to cooperate with Xu Yi's plans.
• Xu Yi serves Liao Zisheng a meal of meat dishes, knowing he's a vegetarian, and forces him to eat by presenting him with weeds as an alternative.
• Liao Zisheng, despite his initial resistance, ends up enjoying the meat dishes.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his ruthless and cunning side, willing to go to great lengths to protect his team and expose Liao Zisheng's true state.
• Liao Zisheng: Initially arrogant and aggressive, he becomes submissive and fearful after facing Xu Yi's wrath, revealing his true cowardice.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and retribution: Xu Yi seeks revenge for the harm Liao Zisheng caused to his team.
• Power dynamics: Xu Yi uses his power as the director to assert his dominance over Liao Zisheng.
• Appearance vs. reality: Liao Zisheng's public image is starkly different from his true character and current state.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Liao Zisheng: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Xu Yi dominant and Liao Zisheng submissive.
• Xu Yi and his team: They support Xu Yi's actions, filming the encounter and preparing the meal to pressure Liao Zisheng.
• Liao Zisheng and his fans: Mentioned indirectly, they are expected to be disappointed and enraged by Liao Zisheng's true state, as hinted by Xu Yi's plan to expose him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Zisheng, a diva actor, arrives late on set, causing everyone to miss lunch.
• He is served Nine-Turn Large Intestine, which he initially praises as delicious but later discovers is pork, causing him to vomit in disgust.
• The crew and actors show indifference to his plight, and a staff member hands him a tissue, which he misinterprets as support.
• The staff rebukes Liao Zisheng for his tardiness and disrespect, causing him to feel isolated and humiliated.
• Liao Zisheng storms off set, threatening to sue Xu Yi and get him blacklisted.

Character Developments

• Liao Zisheng: Reveals his narcissistic, clueless, and entitled nature as a washed-up actor. He struggles to accept his declining popularity and status.
• Xu Yi: Maintains composure and calm throughout the incident, showing confidence in his position as the director.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of aging and declining popularity in the entertainment industry.
• The power dynamics between actors and the production team.
• The consequences of diva behavior and entitlement.

Character Interactions

• Liao Zisheng's interaction with the crew and actors reveals their resentment and disdain for his diva behavior.
• Xu Yi's calm demeanor contrasts with Liao Zisheng's emotional outbursts, highlighting their different approaches to the situation.
• Xu Yu, Xu Yi's assistant, shows concern for Xu Yi's career, trying to persuade him to apologize to Liao Zisheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, the director, defies the actor Liao Zisheng's absence by creating a viral meme video using AI tools and Liao Zisheng's face, causing a sensation online.
• Liao Zisheng, a vegetarian, is tricked into eating Nine-Turn Large Intestine, a dish he finds repulsive, during filming.
• Liao Zisheng secretly contacts Du Rufeng, who bribed him to infiltrate Xu Yi's team and cause trouble.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates his innovative and unorthodox directing style, prioritizing audience reaction over actor cooperation.
• Liao Zisheng shows his desperation to regain fame, even stooping to bribery and infiltration.
• Du Rufeng is revealed to be manipulating events from behind the scenes, aiming to sabotage Xu Yi's career.

Significant Themes

• The theme of fame and the lengths people will go to achieve or maintain it.
• The power dynamics between actors and directors in the film industry.
• The influence of social media and viral content on public opinion and the entertainment industry.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the on-site assistant clash over Xu Yi's unconventional directing methods.
• Liao Zisheng interacts with Du Rufeng, revealing their secret alliance and Liao Zisheng's eagerness to regain fame.
• Xu Yi's treatment of his staff is shown to be generous, as he rewards them with a hot pot dinner and large red envelopes.