Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a streamer, is at the door of the association president's office, guarded by a young security officer.
• Xu Yi tries to persuade the guard to let him in, but the guard refuses, citing his duty and the potential consequences for his career.
• Xu Yi asks the guard about his life goals, and the guard shares his ambitions of wealth, success, and family harmony.
• Xu Yi hints at a prerequisite for success but doesn't reveal it, causing the guard to become uneasy.
• Xu Yi uses ambiguous language, making the guard uncomfortable and suspicious of his intentions.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Xu Yi demonstrates his persuasive skills and uses psychological manipulation to unsettle the guard. He also shows a manipulative and ambiguous side.
• The Guard: The guard starts as dedicated and diligent but becomes increasingly uncomfortable and suspicious of Xu Yi's intentions. He maintains his principles but is visibly affected by Xu Yi's words.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Integrity: The guard's life goals represent ambition, while his refusal to compromise his principles despite the temptation of wealth and power shows his integrity.
• Manipulation vs. Honesty: Xu Yi uses ambiguous language and psychological manipulation to unsettle the guard, contrasting with the guard's initial honesty and dedication to his duty.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Guard: Xu Yi uses his charm and persuasive skills to unsettle the guard, while the guard maintains his principles but becomes increasingly uncomfortable with Xu Yi's ambiguous behavior. Their interaction is tense and awkward, with a hint of creepiness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi reveals that making money is the shortcut to success and a harem.
• The young man, a security guard, is disillusioned upon learning that his boss, the President, has lost most of his money in stocks.
• Xu Yi hacks into the President's account, showing the Streamer Friends the grim financial situation.

Character Developments

• The young man's admiration for the President crumbles when he learns about his financial losses.
• Xu Yi remains calm and collected, using his hacking skills to expose the President's financial struggles.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of overtrust and reckless investing.
• The disillusionment of idealized figures.
• The harsh reality of financial struggles.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the young man engage in a verbal sparring match, with Xu Yi using harsh truths to provoke the young man.
• The Streamer Friends join in criticizing the President, expressing their frustration with their own financial situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a live streamer, enters the President's office, finding a beautiful woman instead of the President.
• The woman tries to seduce Xu Yi to turn off his live stream, suggesting it's a honey trap.
• Xu Yi refuses, suspecting a trap and wanting to expose it to his viewers.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows resilience and suspicion, not easily swayed by the woman's advances. He's also strategic, using the situation to bond with his viewers.
• The Beautiful Woman: Reveals her true intentions, trying to divide Xu Yi from his viewers and turn off his stream.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: The woman tries to deceive Xu Yi, but he remains wary.
• Brotherhood and community: Xu Yi's bond with his viewers is strengthened as they support and strategize together.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Beautiful Woman: Their interaction is tense, with Xu Yi refusing to fall for her trap.
• Xu Yi and his Viewers (Streamer Friends): They actively engage, supporting Xu Yi, and strategizing together to expose the trap.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The vixen (little fox spirit) tries to seduce Xu Yi while live-streaming, but Xu Yi remains unmoved.
• The vixen reveals she's doing this to help her president (Sister-in-law's lover) meet Sister-in-law, not for money or lust.
• The president, a middle-aged, unattractive man, appears, and the vixen hurriedly tries to hide Xu Yi.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Stands his ground against the vixen's advances, showing self-control and respect for Sister-in-law.
• Vixen (Little Fox Spirit): Reveals her pure intentions, showing loyalty and devotion to Sister-in-law.
• President: Appears as an unattractive, middle-aged man, contrasting with the vixen's previous descriptions.

Significant Themes

• Love and loyalty: The vixen's actions highlight her deep love and loyalty to Sister-in-law, even when faced with personal sacrifice.
• Appearance vs. reality: The president's appearance contrasts with the vixen's earlier descriptions, challenging viewers' perceptions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Vixen: Their interaction is tense yet respectful, with Xu Yi maintaining his boundaries while the vixen tries to seduce him.
• The Vixen and the President: Their interaction is brief but reveals the vixen's protective nature towards the president, despite his unattractive appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a streamer, encounters the President of the Film and Television Association, who is shockingly ugly and mentally unstable due to stock market losses.
• The President's wife, a young beauty, tries to hide her husband's condition and asks Xu Yi to interview him about his financial insights instead of his mental state.
• Xu Yi, after learning about the President's condition, decides not to expose him and instead offers to help the President's wife by using a System reward, a Master-level Sex Reassignment Surgery Technique, to modify the President.

Character Developments

• The President: Initially portrayed as a successful and charming man, he is now mentally unstable and delusional due to financial losses.
• The President's Wife (Young Beauty): She tries to hide her husband's condition and is desperate for help. She initially flirts with Xu Yi but later confesses she's not interested in men.
• Xu Yi: He remains calm and empathetic throughout the encounter, deciding to help the President's wife despite the unusual circumstances.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of financial loss and the mental health consequences.
• The desperation of loved ones trying to hide or manage mental health issues.
• The theme of pure love and its complexities.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the President: Xu Yi is initially shocked by the President's appearance and mental state but decides to help him out of sympathy.
• Xu Yi and the President's Wife: She initially flirts with Xu Yi but later confesses her true feelings and asks for his help.
• The Streamer Friends and Xu Yi: They initially react with shock and disgust at the President's appearance but later shift their focus to discussing their own preferences, with Xu Yi as the central figure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi decides to let the former president go, feeling unsatisfied with the outcome.
• He visits the Film and Television Association, expecting to find it empty, but instead finds it filled with industry professionals.
• The industry professionals nominate Xu Yi as the new president, surprising him and the streamer friends.
• Xu Yi is officially inaugurated as the president and takes his place in the office.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Initially disinterested in pursuing the former president, he becomes the new president of the Film and Television Association, accepting the responsibility with determination.
• The Streamer Friends: They initially expect Xu Yi to face consequences for his actions but are left dumbfounded and envious when he becomes the president.

Significant Themes

• Unexpected Turn of Events: The chapter highlights the unexpected and ironic turn of events, from Xu Yi's initial disinterest to his unexpected rise to presidency.
• Trust and Recognition: The industry professionals' trust in Xu Yi, despite his abstract nature, shows the importance of trust and recognition in society.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with the industry professionals, who nominate and support him as the new president.
• The Streamer Friends interact with Xu Yi, expressing their surprise, envy, and support for his new position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi is elected president of the Film and Television Association, but the association has a 20 million yuan deficit.
• Xu Yi's sister, Huang Lu, helps him by transferring 10 million yuan, halving the deficit.
• Xu Yi decides to make everyone contribute to fill the deficit, starting with Liu Yibo, who recommended him for the position.
• Liu Yibo, a powerful figure within the association, is shocked when Xu Yi orders the delisting of his company and demands a 10 million yuan donation.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows resilience and determination in facing the deficit and the mockery of his friends. He decides to take charge and make everyone contribute.
• Liu Yibo: Revealed to be a corrupt and powerful figure within the association, using it to siphon money. He becomes nervous and loses composure when Xu Yi targets him.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and abuse of power within the association.
• Xu Yi's determination to face the challenges of his new position.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with his sister, Huang Lu, who supports him financially.
• Xu Yi decides to target Liu Yibo, leading to a tense standoff between them.
• Liu Yibo's subordinates and associates react with shock and indignation when they learn about Xu Yi's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, the newly appointed president of the Film and Television Association, starts imposing heavy fines on members for various violations, earning him the nickname "Heavenly Lord of Fines."
• Liu Yibo, a former senior consultant, is humiliated and abandoned by his subordinates after Xu Yi's actions.
• Xu Yi notices a suspicious figure near his car and suspects an assassination attempt.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his ruthless and ambitious side as president, imposing heavy fines and transferring the money to charity. He also displays a sense of humor and confidence in his actions.
• Liu Yibo: Falls from grace after being removed from the association, showing his vulnerability and lack of true support from his subordinates.

Significant Themes

• Power and Abuse of Power: Xu Yi's actions highlight the potential for abuse of power, while also showing how power can be used for good (in this case, supporting children in mountainous regions).
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Liu Yibo's experience demonstrates the fickleness of loyalty, as his subordinates abandon him once he's no longer in power.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Film and Television Association Members: Xu Yi's interactions with the association members are tense, as he imposes heavy fines, while they struggle to find a way to oppose him.
• Liu Yibo and His Subordinates: Liu Yibo's interaction with his subordinates shows their lack of loyalty, as they abandon him once he's no longer in power.
• Xu Yi and the Suspicious Figure: Xu Yi's interaction with the suspicious figure near his car is brief but tense, with Xu Yi suspecting an assassination attempt.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Xu Yi discovers a killer trying to steal his business, leading to a fight between two killers.
• One killer, injured, starts begging on the roadside, attracting sympathy and donations.
• Xu Yi suspects the beggar's story might be a scam.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi shows curiosity and suspicion about the beggar's story.
• The beggar/killer demonstrates impressive acting skills and dedication to his scam.

Significant Themes

• Sympathy and charity towards the less fortunate.
• The fine line between truth and deception.
• The harsh judgment of society towards those perceived as unsympathetic.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with the Streamer Friends, discussing the beggar's story and their reactions.
• The beggar/killer interacts with passersby, eliciting sympathy and donations.
• Bystanders confront Xu Yi, accusing him of lacking sympathy for not donating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, the President of the Film and Television Association, is mistaken for a con artist at a market.
• An old man, Old Man Liu, and others argue with Xu Yi, leading to a tense standoff.
• Xu Yi reveals his identity and work ID, shocking the crowd.
• A young con artist tries to manipulate the situation, but the crowd becomes wary.
• Old Man Liu offers to adopt the con artist as his godson, shocking everyone.
• Xu Yi uses the System's rewards to pose as an 'old divine doctor' and turns the situation around.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Starts as frustrated and speechless, then uses the System's rewards to turn the situation to his advantage.
• Old Man Liu: Starts as stubborn and argumentative, then becomes eager to adopt the con artist as his godson.
• The Con Artist: Initially manipulative, becomes wary when the crowd turns against him, then tries to swindle Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• The gullibility of the elderly and their desperation for help with their health issues.
• The power of manipulation and persuasion.
• The use of reputation and ancestry in Chinese medicine.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Old Man Liu & others: Initially argumentative, then Xu Yi uses his status and the System's rewards to gain the upper hand.
• The Con Artist vs. Xu Yi: The con artist initially tries to manipulate the situation, but Xu Yi turns it around using the System's rewards.
• The elderly crowd vs. Xu Yi: Initially wary, they become eager to seek Xu Yi's help when he presents himself as an 'old divine doctor'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, the "Heirloom Miracle Doctor," arrives at a village to treat illnesses.
• A con artist, the "Little Liar," tries to expose Xu Yi but ends up getting tricked into being treated by him.
• Xu Yi uses a Giant Centipede to "treat" the Little Liar, scaring him into submission.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Proves his "miracle doctor" status by using unconventional methods to treat the Little Liar, gaining the villagers' trust.
• The Little Liar: Initially tries to expose Xu Yi but ends up being tricked into being treated, experiencing genuine fear and realizing the consequences of his actions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Xu Yi gains the villagers' trust by using dramatic methods, while the Little Liar loses credibility due to his con artist nature.
• Consequences of actions: The Little Liar experiences the fear he has been inflicting on others, learning a harsh lesson.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Little Liar: Xu Yi outsmarts the Little Liar, turning the tables on him and using his own tactics against him.
• The villagers and the Little Liar: Initially fooled by the Little Liar, the villagers later turn against him, supporting Xu Yi instead.
• Xu Yi and the villagers: Xu Yi gains the villagers' trust and admiration by performing "miracle cures," solidifying his status as the "Heirloom Miracle Doctor."

Key Plot Points & Events

• A young swindler, claiming to have a terminal illness, tries to expose Xu Yi's divine doctor title by challenging him to treat his "incurable" condition.
• Xu Yi uses unconventional "folk remedies" (centipedes, cockroaches) to treat the swindler, who faints after eating them.
• The swindler's wallet falls, revealing his savings, which Xu Yi takes, exposing the swindler's true intentions.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi remains calm and composed, using the situation to expose the swindler and gain the crowd's trust in his divine doctor title.
• The young swindler, A Gui of Erdao Street, is exposed as a fraud, revealing his greed and desperation.

Significant Themes

• The power of unconventional treatments and folk remedies.
• The importance of trust and honesty in relationships.
• The consequences of deceit and greed.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the young swindler engage in a battle of wits, with Xu Yi outsmarting the swindler at every turn.
• Old Man Liu and the crowd support Xu Yi, believing in his divine doctor title and helping to expose the swindler.
• The young swindler's desperation and greed lead him to underestimate Xu Yi, ultimately causing his downfall.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi exposes a young scammer who has been deceiving elderly people, including Old Man Liu.
• Old Man Liu, enraged by the scammer's deceit, severely beats him, leading to a mob justice situation.
• The scammer's accomplices, two men in suits, arrive and plan revenge against Xu Yi.

Character Developments

• Old Man Liu: Initially kind and generous, he reveals a fierce and ruthless side when protecting his "young women/admirers."
• Wei Lao San (the scammer): His true nature is exposed, showing he's a manipulative and greedy con artist.
• Xu Yi: He remains an outsider, not participating in the mob justice but also not interfering.

Significant Themes

• The darker side of human nature, particularly greed and manipulation.
• The power dynamics between the elderly and the young, with the elderly showing unexpected strength and ferocity.

Character Interactions

• Old Man Liu and Wei Lao San: Their conflict highlights the theme of manipulation and its consequences.
• Xu Yi and the Streamer Friends: Xu Yi becomes an outsider as the elderly take justice into their own hands.
• Wei Lao San and his accomplices: Their partnership in fraud and plans for revenge show their criminal mindset.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Lao San is left behind by the brothers, feeling unappreciated.
• Xu Yi, now driving a car, is followed by Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er, who are planning a heist but struggle due to their poverty.
• Xu Yi visits a mall, where he encounters a girl selling handmade crafts. He tries to buy her socks, causing a scene and upsetting the girl.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows off his new car and lifestyle, displays a lack of social awareness and understanding of others' feelings, and exhibits a desire to support local artists.
• The Girl (Unnamed): Initially enthusiastic about selling her crafts, she becomes upset and disheartened after Xu Yi's inappropriate behavior.
• Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er: Struggle with poverty, have a low bounty on their heads, and are desperate enough to consider a heist but are hesitant due to the risks.

Significant Themes

• Supporting Local Artists: Xu Yi's desire to support the girl's craft business, despite his inappropriate behavior.
• Poverty and Desperation: Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er's struggles due to their financial situation, leading them to consider a heist.
• Social Awareness and Understanding: Xu Yi's lack of understanding of social norms and the feelings of others.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Girl: Xu Yi's inappropriate behavior towards the girl selling socks, causing her distress and leading to a public scene.
• Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er: Their partnership in planning a heist, despite their poverty and the risks involved.
• Xu Yi and his Streamer Friends: Xu Yi shares his experiences with his online friends, who are amused and disgusted by his behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a wealthy man, visits a pedestrian street to buy socks from a young girl's stall.
• He tries to buy two pairs, but the girl, inexperienced in business, is confused and offended by his request.
• Xu Yi examines the socks and finds some fuzz, leading the girl to think he's a pervert and causing her to faint from anger.
• Xu Yi helps her regain consciousness and tries to buy the socks again, but the girl refuses and returns his money.
• Xu Yi then approaches another girl's stall, asking for a portrait without clothes, which offends her as well.
• On his way back to his car, he's held at knifepoint by a robber who mistakes him for a wealthy person.

Character Developments

• The young sock seller is naive and inexperienced in business, overreacts to Xu Yi's interest in her socks, and faints from anger.
• Xu Yi, despite being wealthy, is patient and understanding with the young sellers, trying to help them improve their business skills.
• The portrait artist is also inexperienced and takes offense at Xu Yi's unusual request.
• The robber underestimates Xu Yi's wealth and mistakes him for an easy target.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the theme of communication and understanding in business transactions, with both Xu Yi and the young sellers struggling to understand each other's perspectives.
• It also touches on the theme of appearances versus reality, with Xu Yi's wealth being assumed by others but not truly understood.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with two young female sellers, trying to help them improve their business skills and understanding of customer interactions.
• The robber interacts with Xu Yi, underestimating his wealth and attempting to rob him.
• The onlookers interact with Xu Yi and the young sock seller, trying to help her understand that she should have handled the situation differently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi is kidnapped by two thugs, Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er.
• Xu Yi is forced into an alley, where he encounters the thugs' demands and violence.
• Xu Yi discovers he can synthesize three Gilded Treasure Chests into a Diamond Treasure Chest.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi remains calm and composed under duress, showing resilience and wit.
• Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er display their ineptitude and lack of professionalism as thugs.
• Xu Yi's Streamer Friends show amusement and support, despite the situation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of resilience and composure under pressure is evident in Xu Yi's character.
• The theme of the absurdity of the situation is highlighted through the thugs' behavior and the Streamer Friends' reactions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er, showing no fear and using his wit to provoke them.
• Xu Yi's Streamer Friends interact with him through comments, expressing their amusement and support.
• Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er interact with each other, displaying their lack of coordination and professionalism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi is threatened by Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er, who plan to cut off his hands and feet as punishment for his online antics.
• Xu Yi defends himself using a small whip, incapacitating both attackers.
• Boss Chen attempts to shoot Xu Yi but fails, and Xu Yi severely beats him and Jin Xiao'er.
• Boss Chen confesses his wrongdoings under Xu Yi's duress.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his serious side, capable of defending himself and exacting retribution. He's not just a comedic character but also a formidable individual.
• Boss Chen & Jin Xiao'er: Reveal their true colors as violent criminals. They initially underestimate Xu Yi but later face the consequences of their actions.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Actions: Boss Chen and Jin Xiao'er's actions have severe consequences, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
• Facing Reality: The streamer friends realize the gravity of the situation, showing that actions in the real world have real consequences.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs Boss Chen & Jin Xiao'er: Xu Yi demonstrates his superiority, showing no mercy to the attackers who threatened him.
• Boss Chen & Jin Xiao'er: Their dynamic changes as Jin Xiao'er wants to distance himself from Boss Chen's suffering, showing a lack of loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi continues to beat Boss Chen, who begs for mercy.
• Jin Xiao'er, initially covering, starts to beat Boss Chen himself, trying to ingratiate himself with Xu Yi.
• Uncle Hat and his group arrive, misinterpreting the situation and assuming Xu Yi is the villain.

Character Developments

• Boss Chen: Beaten severely, he's desperate and pleads for mercy, feeling betrayed by Jin Xiao'er.
• Jin Xiao'er: Initially cowardly, he now actively beats Boss Chen to gain Xu Yi's favor.
• Xu Yi: Maintains his calm and composure, even as the situation spins out of control.
• Uncle Hat: Arrives on the scene, misjudges the situation, and becomes hostile towards Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal: Jin Xiao'er's actions show his lack of loyalty to Boss Chen.
• Misinterpretation: Uncle Hat's misunderstanding of the situation highlights the theme of perception vs. reality.
• Power Dynamics: Xu Yi's actions demonstrate his dominance and control over the situation.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Boss Chen: Xu Yi continues to punish Boss Chen, who begs for mercy.
• Jin Xiao'er and Boss Chen: Jin Xiao'er betrays Boss Chen, beating him while trying to please Xu Yi.
• Xu Yi and Uncle Hat: Uncle Hat misinterprets the situation and becomes hostile towards Xu Yi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, Jin Xiao'er, and Boss Chen are in a detention room, accused of a crime.
• Uncle Hat, the interrogating officer, questions Xu Yi, who maintains his innocence.
• Xu Yi reveals that Jin Xiao'er and Boss Chen are scammers who tried to extort him, leading to a fight.
• Boss Chen tries to frame Xu Yi, but Xu Yi plays a recording from his live stream, proving his innocence.
• Uncle Hat, convinced by the evidence, orders a check on the suspects' criminal history.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Stands his ground, uses his live stream as evidence to prove his innocence, showing quick thinking and resourcefulness.
• Boss Chen: Initially tries to frame Xu Yi, but when caught, attempts to manipulate the situation to his advantage, revealing his cunning nature.
• Uncle Hat: Starts off biased but becomes impartial once presented with concrete evidence, demonstrating professionalism.

Significant Themes

• Innocence and Guilt: The chapter explores how one's actions can lead to false accusations, and how evidence can clear one's name.
• Manipulation and Deception: Several characters attempt to manipulate the situation to their advantage, highlighting the theme of deception.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs Boss Chen & Jin Xiao'er: Xu Yi stands up to the two scammers, using his wit and evidence to outmaneuver them.
• Xu Yi vs Uncle Hat: Xu Yi challenges Uncle Hat's initial bias with evidence, leading to a fair investigation.
• Boss Chen vs Uncle Hat: Boss Chen attempts to manipulate Uncle Hat, but the officer remains unmoved by his pleas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi encounters Boss Chen, a criminal, and subdues him, earning a Gilded Treasure Chest reward from the System.
• Uncle Hat, a police officer, questions Xu Yi about his abilities and fears for his safety, as the criminal gang has dozens of members.
• Xu Yi expresses frustration that the police apprehended all the criminals, depriving him of content for his stream.
• Xu Yi decides to save Fallen Sisters at a bathhouse but encounters another criminal situation.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates his eccentric and erratic behavior, but also shows bravery and concern for justice.
• Boss Chen is revealed to be a criminal with a record, trying to lie low by pretending to be an orphan.
• Uncle Hat shows concern for Xu Yi's safety and admiration for his actions, despite finding him vain.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between justice and personal gain (Xu Yi wants to fight crime but also wants content for his stream).
• The consequences of one's actions (Boss Chen's criminal past catches up with him).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Boss Chen: Xu Yi taunts Boss Chen, causing him distress and earning a System reward.
• Xu Yi and Uncle Hat: They discuss the criminal situation, with Uncle Hat expressing concern for Xu Yi's safety, and Xu Yi expressing frustration about losing content opportunities.
• Xu Yi and the girl at the bathhouse: Xu Yi hears her scream and decides to rescue her, showing his heroic side.