Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a delivery driver, encounters an old man who provokes him, leading to a heated argument.
• The old man's son arrives and abuses him, revealing their strained relationship.
• Xu Yi feels pity for the old man and gives him his yoga pants before leaving.
• Xu Yi receives a delivery order to the VIP floor of Century Tianhua Hotel, finding it eerily empty.
• A weak voice from under a table reveals the presence of a person who ordered the food.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his tough exterior but also has a compassionate side, as seen when he gives his yoga pants to the old man.
• The Old Man: Reveals his difficult family situation and his stubbornness.
• The Old Man's Son: Exhibits abusive behavior towards his father.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and strained relationships.
• The struggle between the old and new generations.
• Poverty and the struggle to make ends meet.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Old Man: Their argument highlights the old man's frustration and Xu Yi's sharp tongue.
• The Old Man and his Son: Their interaction reveals the son's abusive behavior and the old man's difficult situation.
• Xu Yi and the Voice: Their interaction is mysterious and tense, with Xu Yi unsure if he's dealing with a ghost.

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Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi attends a luxurious banquet on the fifth floor, where he learns about the extravagant lifestyle of the rich, including their obsession with Da Ming Fried Dough Sticks as a status symbol.
• At the entrance, guests must have their assets verified before entering, with the number of 'small goals' (a term from the card game 'Fight the Landlord') indicating their wealth.
• Xu Yi, initially mocked for not queuing, reveals his assets, shocking the asset verifier.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: He remains calm and composed under pressure, showing off his wealth to gain entry to the banquet. His interest is piqued by the bizarre behavior of the attendees.
• Asset Verifier (Da Mudan): She initially ridicules Xu Yi but is later shocked by his wealth, represented by the green screen on his phone.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Status: The chapter explores the extravagant lifestyle of the rich and their obsession with displaying wealth, even going as far as using Da Ming Fried Dough Sticks as a status symbol.
• Bizarre Behavior: The rich attendees' behavior is portrayed as self-destructive and bizarre, contrasting with the streamer friends' trolling behavior.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Asset Verifier: Their interaction highlights the power dynamics between the rich and the less wealthy, with Xu Yi ultimately gaining the upper hand.
• Xu Yi and the Streamer Friends: Although not physically present, the streamer friends' comments and reactions provide a comedic counterpoint to the events unfolding at the banquet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi attends a Huang family banquet, where attendees must prove significant wealth to enter.
• He encounters people who lost millions in the stock market crash, trying to borrow money from the Huang family.
• Xu Yi is upset by their freeloading behavior and scolds them.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows disdain for people trying to exploit the Huang family's wealth and stands up against them.
• Huang Lu: Not present but mentioned; she's overwhelmed by distant relatives trying to borrow money and asks Xu Yi for help.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and its responsibilities.
• Exploitation of power and influence.
• The consequences of greed and freeloading.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with various attendees, scolding them for trying to freeload off the Huang family.
• He threatens Huang Lu to make her reveal the true purpose of the banquet.
• The attendees argue with Xu Yi, trying to justify their behavior and questioning his right to criticize them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi presents a Golden Treasure Chest, but others dismiss it due to his past losses in the stock market.
• Big Peony, a wealthy woman, mocks Xu Yi and boasts about her stock market success.
• Xu Yi uses the Golden Treasure Chest to attempt to reverse his stock market losses, asking the System to "Reverse the situation."

Character Developments

• Xu Yi remains calm and composed despite others' mockery, showing determination to turn his fortune around.
• Big Peony displays arrogance and ignorance, reveling in her recent stock market gains.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: Others perceive Xu Yi as a fool due to his past losses, but he possesses the powerful Golden Treasure Chest.
• Wealth and Status: Big Peony's wealth and success in the stock market have given her a false sense of superiority.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Big Peony engage in a verbal sparring match, with Big Peony mocking Xu Yi and him trying to maintain composure.
• The viewers in the live stream express sympathy for Xu Yi but feel helpless due to the current stock market trend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi's livestream viewers learn that Xu Yi has caused the US stock market to fall, leading to a significant rise in Chinese stocks.
• The sudden market reversal shocks Big Peony and her associates, who had been mocking Xu Yi's earlier losses.
• The livestream gains immense popularity, with new viewers sending gifts to gain Xu Yi's attention, much to the annoyance of the old viewers.

Character Developments

• Big Peony: Experiences a dramatic shift in fortune, going from mocking Xu Yi's losses to facing significant losses herself due to the market reversal.
• Xu Yi: Maintains a low-key attitude despite his success, refusing to exploit his newfound popularity for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Karma and instant retribution: Big Peony's mocking of Xu Yi's losses is swiftly turned against her when the market reverses.
• Greed and its consequences: The desire for quick profits and disregard for long-term strategies lead to significant losses for many investors.
• The power of information and connections: Xu Yi's ability to manipulate the stock market highlights the influence of insider information and connections.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Big Peony: Their interaction is marked by a shift in power dynamics, with Xu Yi's success turning the tables on Big Peony's earlier mockery.
• Livestream viewers: The dynamic between old and new viewers is marked by competition for Xu Yi's attention and a shared sense of disbelief at the market reversal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, now wealthy from his stock investments, teases Big Peony about her financial losses.
• Big Peony, backed by an influential figure, threatens Xu Yi.
• Xu Yi prepares to physically confront Big Peony, warning viewers of the violence.
• Big Peony calls for help using the "family" card, but others distance themselves.
• Xu Yi decides to record the incident to send to Huang Lu.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows off his wealth, enjoys teasing Big Peony, and is determined to confront her physically.
• Big Peony: Struggles to maintain her composure after suffering significant financial losses, relies on her backer for confidence.
• Huang Lu: Drowns her sorrows in alcohol, hoping Xu Yi can help with her foundation's problems.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Retribution: Xu Yi seeks revenge for his sister's suffering, while Big Peony hopes her backer will help her get even with Xu Yi.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Big Peony's attempt to use the "family" card backfires, highlighting the lack of loyalty among her associates.
• Wealth and Power: Xu Yi's newfound wealth gives him confidence, while Big Peony relies on her backer's influence.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Big Peony: Xu Yi taunts Big Peony, leading to a tense confrontation.
• Huang Lu and Little Cute Girl: Huang Lu drinks to cope with her problems, while Little Cute Girl tries to console her and bring up Xu Yi's potential solutions.
• Big Peony and her associates: Big Peony's associates refuse to help her, showing their disloyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Rufeng, a sharp-tongued but cowardly man, retreats after a heated argument with Huang Lu, who threatens him with a broken wine bottle.
• Huang Lu regrets her actions, realizing she may have jeopardized the foundation's operation by alienating Du Rufeng.
• Xu Yi messages Huang Lu, boosting her confidence and encouraging her to take revenge.
• In the banquet hall, Xu Yi continues to intimidate Du Rufeng and his associates, who are forced to act as human road barriers.

Character Developments

• Huang Lu: Initially impulsive and reckless, she shows regret and self-awareness after her argument with Du Rufeng. Xu Yi's message reignites her confidence and determination.
• Du Rufeng: Revealed to be all talk and no action, he retreats when faced with Huang Lu's threat. His cowardice is further emphasized as he brags about his plans to the women around him while ignoring the consequences of his actions.

Significant Themes

• Bravery vs. Cowardice: Huang Lu's impulsive actions are initially driven by bravery, but she later shows regret and self-awareness. In contrast, Du Rufeng's cowardice is exposed as he retreats from conflict and boasts about his plans when safe from danger.
• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between Huang Lu and Du Rufeng is influenced by their respective families' status and wealth. Xu Yi's intervention further shifts the power dynamics, as Du Rufeng and his associates are forced to comply with his demands.

Character Interactions

• Huang Lu and Du Rufeng: Their heated argument highlights their contrasting personalities, with Huang Lu acting impulsively and Du Rufeng retreating when faced with a threat.
• Xu Yi and Huang Lu: Xu Yi's message to Huang Lu boosts her confidence and encourages her to take revenge, demonstrating their sibling bond and mutual support.
• Xu Yi and Du Rufeng: Xu Yi's intimidation of Du Rufeng and his associates showcases his power and influence, further emphasizing the power dynamics between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Rufeng, drunk and arrogant, demands money from Huang Lu, but she slaps him instead.
• Du Rufeng's lackeys try to save him, but they're hesitant to attack Huang Lu.
• Du Rufeng threatens Huang Lu, but she doesn't back down.
• Du Rufeng sees a live broadcast of Xu Yi enjoying a feast at the Huang Family Banquet, realizing the gravity of his situation.

Character Developments

• Du Rufeng: Shows his reckless, arrogant, and greedy nature. His actions lead him to a humiliating situation, revealing his cowardice when faced with real consequences.
• Huang Lu: Demonstrates her courage and determination by standing up to Du Rufeng and not backing down, even when outnumbered.
• Xu Yi: Though not physically present, his actions at the banquet serve as a reminder of his influence and power, indirectly affecting the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the dynamics of power, with Du Rufeng overestimating his influence and underestimating Huang Lu's resolve, leading to his downfall.
• Consequences of Actions: Du Rufeng's reckless actions lead to severe consequences, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
• Courage and Cowardice: Huang Lu's courage is juxtaposed with Du Rufeng's cowardice, illustrating the difference between the two.

Character Interactions

• Du Rufeng and Huang Lu: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Huang Lu standing her ground against Du Rufeng's threats and demands.
• Du Rufeng and His Lackeys: The lackeys' flattery and hesitation to act show their disloyalty and cowardice, further highlighting Du Rufeng's poor judgment in choosing his associates.
• Du Rufeng and Xu Yi (indirectly): Du Rufeng's realization of Xu Yi's influence at the banquet indirectly affects his decision to surrender to Huang Lu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Lu brings Du Rufeng, wearing a pig's head, to the banquet.
• Xu Yi, initially insulting Du Rufeng, later shows interest in him after receiving a Gilded Treasure Chest, possibly from Du Rufeng.
• Xu Yi decides not to harm Du Rufeng, even defending him against the streamer friends' criticisms.
• Du Rufeng, misunderstanding Xu Yi's intentions, becomes terrified and urinates in fear.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Becomes indifferent to Emotion Points after witnessing the power of the Gilded Treasure Chest. Shows interest in Du Rufeng after receiving a Gilded Treasure Chest, possibly from him.
• Du Rufeng: Initially tough, later becomes terrified and misunderstands Xu Yi's intentions, leading to a humiliating situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Gilded Treasure Chest and its influence on Xu Yi's decisions.
• Misunderstandings and their consequences, as seen through Du Rufeng's fear.
• The streamer friends' schadenfreude and their influence on the narrative.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Du Rufeng: Xu Yi initially insults Du Rufeng, then shows interest in him, while Du Rufeng misunderstands Xu Yi's intentions and becomes terrified.
• Xu Yi and the streamer friends: Xu Yi defends Du Rufeng against their criticisms, while they suspect Xu Yi's intentions and spread lewd rumors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi fails to extract information from Du Rufeng, gaining only 'Negative Emotion +999' points.
• Xu Yi's sister, Huang Lu, and her friend, Little Cute Girl, discuss ways to "turn" Xu Yi's sexual orientation, causing Huang Lu to become suspicious of Little Cute Girl's intentions.
• Xu Yi returns to the film crew after receiving a distress call from his assistant, only to find the crew in disarray due to rumors about his sexual orientation.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Struggles to prove his heterosexuality due to persistent rumors and misunderstandings. He's determined, proud, and willing to go to great lengths to clear his name.
• Huang Lu: Shows concern for her brother's mental state but is also suspicious of Little Cute Girl's motives.
• Little Cute Girl: Seems to have an ulterior motive in trying to "turn" Xu Yi, causing Huang Lu to be wary of her.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: Xu Yi's struggle to prove his heterosexuality highlights the theme of how one's appearance or actions can be misinterpreted by others, leading to false assumptions about their character or orientation.
• Sisterly Concern vs. Suspicion: Huang Lu's concern for her brother's mental health is juxtaposed with her growing suspicion of Little Cute Girl's intentions, showing the complex nature of sibling relationships.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Du Rufeng: Their interaction is tense and fruitless, with Du Rufeng refusing to cooperate and Xu Yi failing to extract the information he needs.
• Huang Lu and Little Cute Girl: Their conversation reveals Huang Lu's growing suspicion of Little Cute Girl's motives, creating a sense of tension and unease between them.
• Xu Yi and the Film Crew: Upon returning to the film crew, Xu Yi finds them in disarray due to rumors about his sexual orientation, leading to a tense and awkward interaction between him and the crew members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The film crew's popularity increases due to Huangmenji, attracting new sponsors.
• Boss Xu, now more ambitious, rejects old sponsors, causing a rift.
• New sponsors arrive, offering substantial support and upgrading the crew.
• Xu Yi returns to find the crew entirely decorated in green, much to his dismay.
• A beautiful woman, Miss Bai, arrives, demanding the crew be changed to green and making other extravagant requests.

Character Developments

• Boss Xu: Becomes more arrogant and dismissive of old sponsors, eager to impress Xu Yi.
• Xu Yi: Struggles with the crew's green makeover and Miss Bai's demands, but maintains his directorial stance.
• Miss Bai: Reveals herself as demanding and high-maintenance, using her influence to shut down the crew if her requests aren't met.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: The crew's green makeover is initially seen as a sign of progress but later reveals Miss Bai's eccentricity.
• Power Dynamics: The shift in sponsors' attitudes towards Boss Xu highlights the influence of power and popularity in the industry.
• Resistance to Change: Xu Yi's initial resistance to the green makeover and Miss Bai's demands highlights his commitment to his vision for the crew.

Character Interactions

• Boss Xu and Xu Yi: Their dynamic shifts as Boss Xu becomes more ambitious, leading to tension and humor.
• Xu Yi and Miss Bai: Their interaction is tense, with Xu Yi trying to maintain control while Miss Bai makes excessive demands.
• Streamer Friends and Viewers: They initially mock the green makeover but later become infatuated with Miss Bai, causing a shift in their attitudes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi's production team faces demands from the Industry Association's representative, Bai Ruonan, including a lavish meal, male models, and 100,000 yuan.
• Xu Yi refuses to comply, leading to a heated argument between the production team and Bai Ruonan's associates.
• Xu Yi serves a seafood feast and wine, excluding Bai Ruonan, and starts eating and drinking, provoking her.
• Bai Ruonan threatens to shut down the production and paint everything green due to Xu Yi's disrespect towards their President.
• Xu Yi throws a bottle of wine at Bai Ruonan, staining her clothes, and refuses to back down.
• Henchmen start seizing equipment and painting items green, while Boss Xu tries to appease Bai Ruonan.
• Xu Yi stands firm, insulting Boss Xu for his soft attitude, and offers him wine.
• Bai Ruonan attempts to paint a small badge green but is met with strange reactions from her subordinates.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates bravery, defiance, and strategic thinking, hinting at a plan.
• Bai Ruonan shows arrogance, power-tripping, and impulsiveness.
• Boss Xu initially tries to appease Bai Ruonan but later shows support for Xu Yi, suggesting a change of heart.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption within the industry.
• Defiance and standing up to authority.
• The value of one's principles and integrity.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Bai Ruonan: A clash of wills and defiance against authority.
• Xu Yi vs. Boss Xu: Initial tension, but Xu Yi's actions lead Boss Xu to support him.
• Bai Ruonan vs. her subordinates: She berates them for their slow response and lack of initiative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ruonan, the team leader, demands that her henchmen paint prestigious awards green, showing her disregard for their value and significance.
• The henchmen, fearing Xu Yi's influence, betray their team leader and kneel before him, begging for mercy.
• Xu Yi, amused by their flattery, spares their lives but decides to deal with them later.
• Bai Ruonan, enraged by her henchmen's betrayal, threatens to destroy the awards, but stops when she hears an unexpected exclamation.

Character Developments

• Bai Ruonan: Shows extreme disregard for authority and tradition, valuing only her immediate desires (like getting fries). Her actions reveal her as stupid and reckless, leading her henchmen to abandon her.
• Xu Yi: Maintains his calm and composure throughout the situation, using the henchmen's fear to his advantage. He shows no fear of Bai Ruonan, indicating his confidence and strategic thinking.
• Henchmen: Initially loyal to Bai Ruonan, they quickly switch sides when they perceive Xu Yi as a greater threat. Their actions show their lack of loyalty and fear of consequences.

Significant Themes

• Disregard for Authority and Tradition: Bai Ruonan's actions highlight her disrespect for established rules and values, symbolized by her demand to paint prestigious awards green.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The henchmen's quick betrayal of Bai Ruonan underscores the theme of loyalty being conditional and based on self-interest.
• Power Dynamics: The situation demonstrates the shifting power dynamics between Bai Ruonan, Xu Yi, and the henchmen, with Xu Yi ultimately gaining the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ruonan and the Henchmen: Their interaction shows Bai Ruonan's disregard for her subordinates' opinions and their lack of loyalty to her.
• Xu Yi and the Henchmen: Xu Yi's interaction with the henchmen reveals his ability to manipulate others' fears to his advantage, showcasing his strategic thinking.
• Xu Yi and Bai Ruonan: Their interaction is minimal, but Xu Yi's indifference to Bai Ruonan's threats highlights his confidence and disregard for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ruonan, a representative from the Film and Television Industry Association, arrives at the film set to enforce corrections, causing disruption.
• Han Tao, Xu Yi's older brother and a high-ranking official, arrives with a team, revealing that Xu Yi's actions have been misinterpreted as misbehavior.
• Bai Ruonan's attempts to curry favor with Han Tao backfire, and she is removed from the scene.

Character Developments

• Bai Ruonan: Shows her manipulative and self-serving nature, trying to use Han Tao to her advantage but fails due to her lack of self-awareness and tact.
• Han Tao: Reveals his protective and responsible nature towards his younger brother, Xu Yi. He feels guilty for not being able to look after Xu Yi properly.

Significant Themes

• Misinterpretation and Assumptions: Bai Ruonan's actions and words are misinterpreted, leading to chaos and misunderstandings.
• Protective Brotherly Love: Han Tao's arrival and actions highlight the strong bond between him and Xu Yi, showcasing the theme of brotherly love and protection.

Character Interactions

• Han Tao and Bai Ruonan: Their interaction highlights Bai Ruonan's lack of self-awareness and Han Tao's growing frustration and disdain for her.
• Xu Yi and Han Tao: Their interaction reveals Han Tao's guilt for not being able to look after Xu Yi and his relief that Xu Yi hasn't been negatively influenced by his circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ruonan, a privileged user, insults and physically harms Xu Yi, destroying his family's badges.
• Han Tao, Xu Yi's brother, intervenes and hits Bai Ruonan, leading to a public altercation.
• Xu Yi tries to de-escalate the situation but decides to let it play out.
• Bai Ruonan continues to provoke them, leading to more conflict.

Character Developments

• Han Tao: Stands up for his brother, showing bravery and loyalty. He's willing to sacrifice his future for justice.
• Xu Yi: Initially tries to avoid escalation but decides to let events unfold. He's strategic and cares deeply for his brother.
• Bai Ruonan: Shows her true colors as a privileged, entitled, and malicious individual.

Significant Themes

• Family and Loyalty: Han Tao's actions highlight the importance of family and loyalty, as he's willing to sacrifice for his brother.
• Privilege and Abuse of Power: Bai Ruonan's behavior exemplifies the abuse of power and privilege, leading to her downfall.
• Consequences of Actions: Bai Ruonan's actions have severe consequences, both physically and socially.

Character Interactions

• Han Tao and Xu Yi: The brothers show deep affection and loyalty towards each other, with Han Tao willing to sacrifice for Xu Yi.
• Bai Ruonan and Xu Yi/Han Tao: Bai Ruonan's interactions with the brothers highlight her malicious nature and lack of remorse.
• Bai Ruonan and her colleagues: Her colleagues try to break up the fight but ultimately abandon her due to her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi's brother, Han Tao, arrives and intimidates Bai Ruonan, who was harassing Xu Yi's film crew.
• Xu Yi puts on a show of cooking Bai Ruonan in a pot to scare her into confessing about the Film and Television Association's extortion.
• Bai Ruonan reveals that the association is just a voluntary group with no real power, and its president, Wei Lihuang, is obsessed with stocks and has lost a significant amount of money.
• Wei Lihuang, unaware of the situation, decides to stop trading cryptocurrencies after losing most of his investment.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his cunning and ability to put on a show, using fear to extract information from Bai Ruonan.
• Bai Ruonan: Reveals herself to be a small player in the association, and is easily intimidated by Han Tao.
• Wei Lihuang: Shows his greed and impulsiveness in investing in the stock market and cryptocurrencies, leading to significant losses.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: Wei Lihuang's greed for wealth leads him to invest recklessly, resulting in substantial losses.
• Power dynamics: The Film and Television Association's attempt to assert power over smaller film crews is exposed as empty threats.
• Manipulation and fear: Xu Yi uses fear to manipulate Bai Ruonan into revealing information.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Han Tao: Brothers who work together to deal with Bai Ruonan and the Film and Television Association.
• Xu Yi and Bai Ruonan: Xu Yi manipulates Bai Ruonan into confessing by putting on a show of cooking her in a pot.
• Wei Lihuang and the association: Wei Lihuang's actions reflect the association's overestimation of its power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi arrives at the Film and Television Association to find a large crowd gathered, protesting against the association's excessive fines and unfair practices.
• Xu Yi learns that the association fines film crews for trivial reasons and forces them to use designated suppliers.
• Xu Yi approaches the security guard at the entrance, who complains about having depression and hair loss due to high work pressure and being envied by others.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows empathy and understanding towards the protesters and the security guard, offering to help with his hair loss issue.
• Security Guard (Energetic Young Man): Struggles with self-image issues, believes he's envied by others, and has an abstract view of his depression and hair loss.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and exploitation of power (Film and Television Association)
• Mental health awareness (depression, stress)
• Self-image and perception of others (Energetic Young Man's narcissism)

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with the protesters, showing sympathy and understanding.
• Xu Yi engages with the Energetic Young Man, trying to help him understand the root cause of his hair loss and challenging his abstract views on depression.
• The Energetic Young Man shares his struggles with Xu Yi, revealing his insecurities and misconceptions about his condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi meets an energetic young man who believes he has depression due to various unusual symptoms.
• Xu Yi suspects the young man's problems might not be depression but something else.
• Xu Yi examines the young man's wallet and discovers it's empty, with no signs of depression-related expenses.
• Xu Yi concludes that the young man's problems might be due to wearing a heavy, solid copper chain that restricts blood flow to his head.

Character Developments

• The energetic young man is revealed to be narcissistic, boastful, and in denial about his financial situation.
• Xu Yi shows empathy and patience in dealing with the young man's unusual behavior.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and self-deception is explored through the young man's boasts and Xu Yi's attempts to uncover the truth.
• The theme of appearances versus reality is highlighted by the young man's fake gold chain and outdated phone.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with the young man, trying to understand and help him while also exposing his lies.
• The livestream chat audience interacts with the scene, laughing at the young man's antics and making jokes about his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a streamer, leads his friends to the Film and Television Association, where they find the entrance door locked and the staff uncooperative.
• Xu Yi forcefully opens the door, revealing an association riddled with corruption and exploitation of its members.
• The group swiftly clears out the association, leaving only an accountant who is taken away after Xu Yi reveals he'll be sent to a prison-like vocational college.
• Xu Yi and his friends take an elevator to the President's office, finding a dimly lit, narrow corridor guarded by a young man in a security uniform.
• The young man, a security personnel, explains that the President's office is heavily secured to prevent assassins, temptresses, and those after the President's kidneys.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates his strength and determination, leading his friends and standing up against corruption.
• The accountant shows fear and despair upon learning he'll be sent to a prison-like college.
• The security personnel reveals his pride in his job and the high-class image he associates with it, despite the poor environment.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and exploitation in the film and television industry.
• The disparity between perception and reality, as the association appears much worse than expected.
• The power dynamics between those in authority and the exploited workers.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with the old man, showing humility and understanding the plight of the association members.
• Xu Yi and the security personnel have a tense exchange, with the security personnel correcting Xu Yi's use of "security guard" instead of "security personnel."
• The streamer friends express their shock and disbelief at the association's environment and the security personnel's pride in his job.