Ch. 1Paying a Fortune for a Child? The Campus Belle Calls Me Dad?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Chen, a 37-year-old single man, gets his fertility tested. A wealthy woman propositions him to have a child for a hefty sum, which he refuses.
- Su Chen's mother pressures him to get married and have children, fearing his declining sperm quality.
- Su Chen bumps into a student, Su Zihan, who recognizes him from an old university photo and addresses him as "Dad".
Character Developments
- Su Chen: Confirmed his high fertility, remains uninterested in the wealthy woman's proposition, and is surprised by Su Zihan's recognition.
- Su Zihan: Recognizes Su Chen from an old photo and addresses him as "Dad", hinting at a potential family connection.
Significant Themes
- Fertility and family pressure: Su Chen's mother worries about his declining sperm quality and urges him to have children.
- Materialism vs. personal values: The wealthy woman values Su Chen's fertility for financial gain, while he values his personal integrity.
Character Interactions
- Su Chen and the wealthy woman: She propositions him, he refuses.
- Su Chen and his mother: She pressures him to get married and have children, he reassures her about his fertility.
- Su Chen and Su Zihan: She recognizes him from an old photo and addresses him as "Dad", suggesting a possible family connection.