Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi confronts the Ox-Horse Sacred Body about Liu Qingling's money.
• The Ox-Horse Sacred Body reveals he's part of a pyramid scheme group and shows legal documents, mocking Xu Yi.
• Xu Yi uses the System to draw items and gains 'Grandmaster Pyramid Scheme Master Experience'.
• Xu Yi uses his newfound knowledge to convince the Ox-Horse Sacred Body, who then kneels before him.
• Xu Yi teaches the Ox-Horse Sacred Body two 'forbidden spells' to boost his pyramid scheme skills.
• Xu Yi edits the Ox-Horse Sacred Body's background using System points to enhance his abilities further.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Becomes more determined to handle the pyramid scheme group and gains new skills and confidence.
• Ox-Horse Sacred Body: Initially mocks Xu Yi but later becomes his disciple, eager to learn and grow in the pyramid scheme world.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against pyramid schemes and the importance of awareness and action.
• The power of persuasion and manipulation, and the consequences of falling for such tactics.
• The idea of 'too much sweetness' being harmful, both literally (diabetes) and metaphorically (overly persuasive language).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Ox-Horse Sacred Body: Xu Yi initially tries to reason with the Ox-Horse Sacred Body but later uses his new skills to convince him, leading to a master-disciple relationship.
• Xu Yi and the System: Xu Yi uses the System's lottery draw to gain valuable items and experience, which he uses to handle the Ox-Horse Sacred Body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The pyramid scheme boss, enjoying his power, plans to 'optimize' (remove) high-ranking members who don't comply with his wishes.
• A group of pyramid schemers, led by the Ox-Horse Sacred Body (Liu Qingling), rebel against the boss, chanting a new slogan "Come wealth!" and tying up the boss.
• Xu Yi returns, criticizes the Ox-Horse Sacred Body for not becoming the top pyramid schemer in Jinmen yet, and takes a hundred thousand yuan from the boss's private stash.
• Xu Yi plans to hand over the stolen money to the police and send the Ox-Horse Sacred Body abroad to atone for his crimes and embrace a larger 'ocean' of opportunities.

Character Developments

• The pyramid scheme boss demonstrates his ruthlessness and desire for power, planning to remove those who don't follow his rules.
• The Ox-Horse Sacred Body shows initiative and power, leading the rebellion against the boss, but also reveals his greed and reluctance to give up the stolen money.
• Xu Yi displays his disdain for small-scale schemes and his ambition for larger, global operations.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The boss's desire for power and control is challenged by the Ox-Horse Sacred Body's rebellion.
• Greed and Ambition: Both the boss and the Ox-Horse Sacred Body exhibit greed, but Xu Yi's ambition is on a larger scale.
• Corruption and Justice: The stolen money represents the corrupt nature of the pyramid scheme, and Xu Yi's plan to hand it over to the police signifies a desire for justice.

Character Interactions

• The boss and the Ox-Horse Sacred Body have a tense confrontation, with the Ox-Horse Sacred Body challenging the boss's authority.
• Xu Yi interacts with the Ox-Horse Sacred Body, criticizing his lack of ambition and planning to send him abroad, demonstrating his role as a mentor and guide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The pyramid scheme case, which had been unsolved for months, is suddenly resolved by Xu Yi, an internet celebrity.
• The task force, led by the captain, apprehends the pyramid scheme group's boss without resistance, as the members cooperate fully.
• The captain interrogates the pyramid scheme boss, who is shocked and bewildered by Xu Yi's influence.

Character Developments

• The captain is initially disbelieving and shocked by Xu Yi's accomplishment, but later admires his background and influence.
• The pyramid scheme boss is stunned and disoriented, struggling to understand how Xu Yi managed to dismantle his operation.

Significant Themes

• Power of Influence: Xu Yi's internet celebrity status and his family's background allow him to sway people and resolve issues that the authorities couldn't.
• Greed and Hubris: The pyramid scheme boss's greed and overconfidence lead to his downfall.

Character Interactions

• The captain and his team are astonished by Xu Yi's feat and express their admiration for his background.
• The pyramid scheme boss is confused and dismayed, unable to comprehend how Xu Yi managed to turn his subordinates against him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi takes his viewers to a hotel room via livestream, teasing them with ambiguous lights.
• He blocks the camera, claiming technical difficulties, and the viewers are upset, calling him a 'beast' and renaming him 'Xu Chu.'
• Xu Yi finds Liu Qingling asleep in the room. She wakes up hungry, and he teases her about performing a talent in exchange for food.
• Liu Qingling pounces on Xu Yi when he shows her a bag of money, and she starts crying, thanking him for his kindness.
• Xu Yi lifts the black screen, revealing a cleaned-up room, and Liu Qingling walks out of the bathroom. The viewers are silent, implying they think something happened between them.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: He teases his viewers, earns Emotion Points, and is called a 'beast' by them. He shows kindness to Liu Qingling, comforting her and giving her money.
• Liu Qingling: She's initially asleep, hungry, and teases Xu Yi about performing a talent for food. She's overjoyed to get her money back and cries, thanking Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• The theme of 'beast' or 'beastly' behavior is prominent, with Xu Yi being called a 'beast' by his viewers.
• The theme of kindness and gratitude is shown when Xu Yi comforts Liu Qingling and gives her money, and she cries, thanking him.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with his viewers through the livestream, teasing them and earning Emotion Points.
• Xu Yi interacts with Liu Qingling, teasing her about performing a talent for food, comforting her, and giving her money.
• The viewers interact with Xu Yi through the livestream comments, calling him a 'beast' and expressing their displeasure when they think something happened between him and Liu Qingling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi receives a call from Huang Lu, who wants his help with something abstract.
• Xu Yi tests Huang Lu's abstract skills with a series of jokes, which she answers brilliantly, impressing the netizens.
• Xu Yi finds Huang Lu at a bar, where she expresses her desire to become a nun due to personal issues.
• Xu Yi learns that Huang Lu has received an invitation for an arranged marriage.

Character Developments

• Huang Lu: Shows her abstract skills and vulnerability, revealing she's facing an arranged marriage.
• Xu Yi: Demonstrates concern and care for Huang Lu, trying to help her through her problems.

Significant Themes

• Abstraction: The ability to think and respond in unique, unexpected ways is a valued trait in this world.
• Family Pressure: Huang Lu's desire to become a nun suggests she's facing significant family pressure.
• Friendship: Xu Yi's willingness to help Huang Lu shows the strength of their bond.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Huang Lu: Their interaction shows a close, sibling-like relationship, with Xu Yi acting as a protective older brother and Huang Lu seeking his support.
• Xu Yi and the Netizens: Xu Yi's interaction with the netizens is playful and engaging, showing his awareness of and connection to his audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi receives an invitation with a single character: 'Zhao', indicating a potential suitor for his sister, Huang Lu.
• Huang Lu reveals that Zhao Minglu, a young, wealthy, and accomplished man, is being pushed for marriage due to a childhood engagement arranged by their father.
• Xu Yi decides to support Huang Lu's decision, even if it means opposing the Zhao family.
• Xu Yi learns that Zhao Minglu owns a luxurious hotel, Minglu Tower, and is about to meet him there.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi shows his protective and supportive nature towards Huang Lu, willing to stand against the Zhao family for her happiness.
• Huang Lu displays her independence and preference for a partner like Xu Yi, refusing to marry Zhao Minglu despite his accomplishments.
• Zhao Minglu is introduced as a young, wealthy, and influential figure, but his character remains largely unknown.

Significant Themes

• Family and sibling bond: Xu Yi's unwavering support for Huang Lu highlights the importance of family and sibling relationships.
• Wealth and status: The contrast between Xu Yi's humble background and Zhao Minglu's opulence explores the theme of wealth and status in society.
• Personal choice vs. societal expectations: Huang Lu's refusal to marry Zhao Minglu despite his accomplishments challenges societal expectations and emphasizes the importance of personal choice.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Huang Lu: Their brother-sister bond deepens as Xu Yi promises to support Huang Lu's decision, showing understanding and acceptance of her feelings.
• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu (implied): Their interaction is anticipated, with Xu Yi planning to reject Zhao Minglu on Huang Lu's behalf.
• Huang Lu and Zhao Minglu: Huang Lu's disinterest in Zhao Minglu, despite his accomplishments, sets the stage for potential conflict between their families.

Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi arrives at Minglu Tower, witnessing the crowd's delusional enthusiasm.
• He livestreams the event, facing ridicule from his audience.
• Xu Yi enters Minglu Tower, confronting the lobby manager who assaults and insults him.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi shows determination and resilience in the face of ridicule and provocation.
• The lobby manager of Minglu Tower displays arrogance and disrespect towards Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• Delusion and reality clash as Xu Yi witnesses the crowd's abstract appreciation for Zhao Minglu.
• The theme of class and power dynamics is evident in the lobby manager's treatment of Xu Yi.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with his livestream audience, who initially ridicule him but later show concern.
• Xu Yi clashes with the lobby manager, leading to a tense confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi edits his background to become the First Supervisor of the Loyalty Monitoring Department at Minglu Group.
• He confronts the lobby manager, conducting a loyalty test by asking about the fruit he ate yesterday, which turns out to be an orange, not the required "Loyal Orange" or "Enqin".
• The lobby manager fails the test and becomes subservient to Xu Yi.
• Xu Yi meets Zhao Minglu, the boss of Minglu Group, who reveals his exploitative business strategies.
• Xu Yi closes the office door and turns off the camera, hinting at a private conversation with Zhao Minglu.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows assertiveness and cunning, using his new position to intimidate and expose the corrupt practices within the company.
• Zhao Minglu: Reveals his manipulative and exploitative nature, prioritizing profit over employee well-being.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: The theme is explored through the loyalty test Xu Yi conducts, highlighting the company's obsession with employee loyalty.
• Corruption and Exploitation: The chapter exposes the corrupt practices within Minglu Group, with Zhao Minglu prioritizing profit at the expense of employees and customers.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Lobby Manager: Xu Yi uses his new position to intimidate and expose the lobby manager's lack of loyalty.
• Xu Yi vs. Zhao Minglu: Xu Yi confronts Zhao Minglu, hinting at a private conversation that could expose or challenge the boss's practices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, live-streaming, faces bizarre chat comments about quick wealth and positions.
• He posts pictures of Zhao Minglu's "World-shattering Wisdom Slogans" to change the topic.
• Xu Yi visits Zhao Minglu's office, discovering exploitative slogans.
• Netizens react negatively to Zhao Minglu's true nature.
• Xu Yi tries to break off the engagement between Huang Lu and Zhao Minglu, but Zhao Minglu refuses.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Realizes the true nature of Zhao Minglu and regrets trying to make him a prodigy. Attempts to break off the engagement but faces resistance.
• Zhao Minglu: Reveals his exploitative and greedy nature, prioritizing wealth and power over morality. Refuses to let go of the potential alliance with the Huang family.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation vs. Empathy: Zhao Minglu's exploitative nature contrasts with Xu Yi's initial attempts to help him grow as a person.
• Appearance vs. Reality: The internet's perception of Zhao Minglu as the "Sun of Gratitude" is shattered when his true nature is revealed.
• Power Dynamics: Zhao Minglu's power and influence are emphasized, contrasting with Xu Yi's futile attempt to disrupt the engagement.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance and moral difference between them. Xu Yi's attempts to reason with Zhao Minglu are met with resistance.
• Xu Yi and Netizens: The netizens' reactions mirror Xu Yi's shock and disgust at Zhao Minglu's true nature, showing solidarity in their outrage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi reveals he's Huang Lu's brother, shocking Zhao Minglu.
• Xu Yi threatens to break off the engagement, leading Zhao Minglu to reveal his ace bodyguards.
• Xu Yi learns the bodyguards are from Dongshan and uses this to his advantage.
• Xu Yi offers the bodyguards establishment positions, causing them to switch allegiance.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates his determination to protect his sister and his cunning in manipulating the Dongshan bodyguards.
• Zhao Minglu shows his arrogance and underestimation of Xu Yi.
• The Dongshan bodyguards display their obsession with establishment positions and their weakness in academics.

Significant Themes

• Family loyalty and protection (Xu Yi's determination to protect Huang Lu).
• Power dynamics and manipulation (Xu Yi's manipulation of the Dongshan bodyguards).
• Obsession and weakness (Dongshan people's obsession with establishment positions and their academic weakness).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu: Xu Yi stands up to Zhao Minglu, threatening to break off the engagement, while Zhao Minglu tries to assert his authority.
• Xu Yi and the Dongshan bodyguards: Xu Yi uses the Dongshan bodyguards' obsession with establishment positions to manipulate them into switching sides.
• Zhao Minglu and the Dongshan bodyguards: Zhao Minglu tries to use money and power to control the bodyguards, but they ultimately prioritize their obsession with establishment positions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, in his delivery uniform, meets Zhao Minglu, a wealthy businessman, and two burly men from Dongshan.
• Zhao Minglu offers the two men a million-dollar annual salary, luxury cars, and houses to work for him, but they refuse, preferring to follow Xu Yi.
• Zhao Minglu gets slapped by one of the Dongshan men for trying to sway them with money.
• Xu Yi reveals that an "establishment" is more valuable than money in Dongshan culture.
• Zhao Minglu offers ten kilograms of gold to have Xu Yi killed but is swayed by Xu Yi's questions about the benefits of having an establishment.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows his ability to understand and manipulate Dongshan culture, earning Emotion Points.
• Zhao Minglu: Struggles to understand the importance of establishment over money, experiences a shift in his perspective.
• The two Dongshan men: Remain loyal to their desire for an establishment despite Zhao Minglu's substantial offers.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultural understanding and manipulation.
• The value of status and connections (establishment) over material wealth (money).
• The struggle between materialism and cultural identity.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu: Xu Yi manipulates Zhao Minglu's understanding of Dongshan culture, causing him to question his materialistic views.
• The two Dongshan men and Zhao Minglu: The men remain unmoved by Zhao Minglu's offers, prioritizing their desire for an establishment.
• Xu Yi and the Dongshan men: Xu Yi gains their respect and loyalty by understanding and appreciating their cultural values.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a delivery guy livestreaming, gains Emotion Points from viewers and unlocks visuals.
• Zhao Minglu, Xu Yi's boss, is revealed to be a woman with a bruised face.
• The Wives' Group, three flamboyant women, arrives, misunderstands the situation, and is tied up with Zhao Minglu.
• Xu Yi threatens Zhao Minglu, hinting at using the three women to sow discord.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows cunning and manipulative tendencies, using his livestream audience and the Wives' Group to his advantage.
• Zhao Minglu: Initially tough, becomes fearful and desperate when Xu Yi threatens him.
• The Wives' Group: Revealed to be gold diggers, immune to the allure of an establishment.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics: Xu Yi uses his livestream audience and the situation to control and manipulate others.
• Fear and desperation: Zhao Minglu's initial bravado crumbles under Xu Yi's threats.
• Misunderstandings and assumptions: The Wives' Group misinterprets the situation, leading to their capture.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Zhao Minglu: Xu Yi uses Zhao Minglu's fear of exposure to threaten him, while Zhao Minglu tries to maintain his tough demeanor.
• Xu Yi and The Wives' Group: Xu Yi ties them up to prevent them from spreading the misunderstanding, while they try to plead for their release.
• The Wives' Group and Zhao Minglu: They initially fear Zhao Minglu but later show no sympathy for his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, a popular streamer, is held captive with three women by Zhao Minglu, who wants to use their influence to escape.
• Xu Yi offers the women a chance to become internet celebrities in his live broadcast if they side with him.
• One woman, Big Waves, initially agrees to help Zhao Minglu in exchange for money, but later changes her mind and supports Xu Yi.
• Xu Yi's fans, following his lead, support the three women, increasing their follower counts significantly.
• Zhao Minglu, devastated by the turn of events, becomes delusional and laughs maniacally.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Xu Yi demonstrates his influence and charisma, using his platform to help the three women and outmaneuver Zhao Minglu.
• The Three Women (Big Waves, Doesn't Eat Cilantro (Striving Entrepreneur Edition), Doesn't Eat Cilantro (Diet Edition), Doesn't Eat Cilantro (No Late Night Snack Edition)): They initially prioritize their desire for fame and wealth, but later show loyalty to Xu Yi and his offer of help.
• Zhao Minglu: Zhao Minglu's obsession with money and status leads to his downfall. His inability to adapt to the situation and understand the power of influence makes him appear foolish and desperate.

Significant Themes

• Power of Influence: Xu Yi's influence as a big streamer allows him to turn the situation to his advantage, while Zhao Minglu's underestimation of this power leads to his defeat.
• Materialism vs. Loyalty: The women initially prioritize money (materialism), but later show loyalty to Xu Yi, demonstrating that human connections and opportunities can be more valuable than immediate financial gain.
• Delusion and Reality: Zhao Minglu's delusional belief in the power of money blinds him to the reality of the situation, leading to his breakdown.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Three Women: Xu Yi uses his influence to help the women, while they show loyalty to him in return.
• Zhao Minglu and Xu Yi: Zhao Minglu underestimates Xu Yi's influence and power, leading to his defeat.
• The Three Women and Zhao Minglu: The women initially try to bargain with Zhao Minglu, but later betray him to side with Xu Yi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Lu, in a bar, is trying to act melancholic but fails to convince the staff.
• She refuses to eat an expensive shark fin dish, causing the manager to secretly taste it and later vomit upon hearing Huang Lu's comparison of shark fin to fish armpit hair.
• A gaudily dressed woman, Miss Chen, arrives and, after seeing the manager vomit, orders 100 servings of shark fin to be served to everyone, causing the manager distress.

Character Developments

• Huang Lu: Shows her disdain for shark fin and her unique perspective, challenging societal norms.
• Manager: Struggles with the consequences of his actions and the weight of Huang Lu's words, learning a lesson about respecting customers' preferences.
• Miss Chen: Exhibits her wealth and power, using her influence to force the bar to serve shark fin to everyone.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and power dynamics: Miss Chen's ability to force the bar to serve shark fin to everyone highlights the influence of wealth.
• Social norms and expectations: Huang Lu's refusal to eat shark fin and her comparison challenge societal expectations of wealth and status.
• Consequences of actions: The manager faces the consequences of his actions, learning a lesson about respecting customers' preferences.

Character Interactions

• Huang Lu and the Manager: Huang Lu's refusal to eat shark fin and her comparison cause the manager distress, leading to a lesson learned.
• Miss Chen and the Manager: Miss Chen's order for 100 servings of shark fin causes the manager further distress, highlighting her power and influence.
• Huang Lu and Miss Chen: Their interaction is brief but tense, with Miss Chen mocking Huang Lu's stinginess and Huang Lu showing no reaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Lu encounters Chen Fangyu, who accuses her of stealing her fiancé, Zhao Minglu.
• Chen Fangyu reveals she's a popular influencer with over 100,000 followers and tries to intimidate Huang Lu.
• Huang Lu, unimpressed, slaps Chen Fangyu after she boasts about her livestream numbers.
• Chen Fangyu's true status as a mistress is revealed, and she's humiliated in front of her livestream audience.
• It's revealed that Zhao Minglu has become a monk and donated all his assets.

Character Developments

• Huang Lu: Shows no interest in Zhao Minglu and stands up to Chen Fangyu's boasts, demonstrating her confidence and independence.
• Chen Fangyu: Initially arrogant and boastful, she's later humiliated and disillusioned when she learns the truth about Zhao Minglu and her own status.

Significant Themes

• Self-worth and Identity: Huang Lu and Chen Fangyu both struggle with their identities, with Huang Lu finding hers in her studies and independence, while Chen Fangyu bases hers on her relationship with Zhao Minglu and her influencer status.
• Materialism vs. True Love: The characters grapple with the idea of loving someone for their wealth or for who they truly are, with Zhao Minglu's actions highlighting the consequences of the former.

Character Interactions

• Huang Lu vs. Chen Fangyu: Their interaction highlights their contrasting personalities and values, with Huang Lu's confidence and independence clashing with Chen Fangyu's materialism and arrogance.
• Huang Lu's Brother: He supports Huang Lu and helps her stand up to Chen Fangyu, showing their close sibling bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi successfully convinces Zhao Minglu to break off his engagement with Huang Lu.
• Xu Yi's live broadcast viewers express outrage and disbelief at his actions.
• Xu Yi discovers a plot by Young Master Du to sabotage his movie and frame him.
• Chen Fangyu, an actor, confesses to Xu Yi about Du's plan and offers to be his mole in exchange for support to become an internet celebrity.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Demonstrates his persuasive skills and remains calm under pressure. He also shows a sense of pride and a desire to maintain his image.
• Huang Lu: Admires her brother's abilities and is grateful for his actions.
• Chen Fangyu: Shows ambition and a willingness to compromise his morals for fame and fortune.
• Young Master Du: Reveals his petty nature and desire for revenge against Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences (Xu Yi, Chen Fangyu)
• The power of persuasion and manipulation (Xu Yi)
• The desire for fame and fortune (Chen Fangyu)
• Revenge and its potential backlash (Young Master Du)

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Huang Lu: Brother-sister relationship, with Huang Lu admiring Xu Yi's abilities and Xu Yi being awkward about her gratitude.
• Xu Yi and Chen Fangyu: Xu Yi uses Chen Fangyu's ambition to turn him into a mole against Du.
• Xu Yi and Young Master Du: Xu Yi remains calm and collected upon learning of Du's plot, showing no fear or concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yu, the female lead, massages Xu Yi, the director, on set, causing a stir among the young actors who disapprove of her behavior.
• Xu Yi is invited to Xu Yu's room for a massage, accepting without hesitation.
• Liu Qingling, Xu Yi's assistant, is scalded by boiling water thrown by actor Liao Zisheng when she calls him to the set.
• Liu Qingling is severely injured and rushed to the hospital. Xu Yi promises to cover her medical expenses and hold the culprit responsible.

Character Developments

• Xu Yu: Shows kindness and concern towards Liu Qingling, demonstrating her caring nature and sisterly bond with her.
• Xu Yi: Displays his professionalism in directing and takes a stand against Liao Zisheng's actions, showing his commitment to protecting his team.
• Liao Zisheng: Reveals his arrogant and violent nature, abusing his power and status as a famous actor.
• Liu Qingling: Shows her dedication and professionalism as an assistant director, despite her unfortunate injury.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and moral decline in the entertainment industry, with famous actors abusing their power.
• The struggle between professionalism and personal relationships, as seen in Xu Yi's decision to stand up for Liu Qingling despite the potential backlash.
• The disparity between the rich and the poor, with Liu Qingling's fear of medical expenses highlighting the financial struggles of the less fortunate.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yu and Xu Yi: Their interactions show a friendly and comfortable working relationship, with Xu Yu even inviting Xu Yi to her room for a massage.
• Liu Qingling and Xu Yu: The two quickly form a sisterly bond, with Xu Yu showing concern and support for Liu Qingling after her injury.
• Xu Yi and Liao Zisheng: Their interaction is minimal, but Xu Yi's promise to hold Liao Zisheng responsible for Liu Qingling's injury sets up a potential conflict between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi confronts Liao Zisheng, a washed-up big-name actor, in his private resting area.
• Xu Yi slaps Liao Zisheng three times and humiliates him on a live stream.
• Xu Yi forces Liao Zisheng to cooperate in filming by threatening him with further humiliation.
• Liao Zisheng refuses to eat meat, but after seeing weeds as the only vegetarian option, he eats the meat.
• Xu Yi orders more meat dishes for Liao Zisheng, specifically mentioning 'Nine-Turn Large Intestine.'

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates his ruthlessness and determination to maintain order in his production.
• Liao Zisheng shows his cowardice and willingness to compromise when faced with threats.
• The Dongshan Big Men display their loyalty and willingness to carry out Xu Yi's orders.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the abuse of power within the film industry.
• The consequences of past actions and the inability to escape one's reputation.
• The struggle between maintaining dignity and compromising to avoid further humiliation.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi asserts his authority as the director, clashing with Liao Zisheng.
• The Dongshan Big Men act as enforcers for Xu Yi, intimidating Liao Zisheng.
• The crew members watch the confrontation with a mix of shock, awe, and amusement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Zisheng, a veteran actor, arrives late on set, causing everyone to miss lunch.
• He's offered Nine-Turn Large Intestine, a delicacy he previously praised, but now refuses to eat due to its nature as offal.
• Liao Zisheng is ridiculed and humiliated by the crew and an assistant, leading to a public outburst.
• He threatens to report Xu Yi to the Actors' Guild and storms off set.

Character Developments

• Liao Zisheng: Reveals his narcissism, obliviousness to his declining popularity, and tendency to blame others. His actions show his lack of professionalism and respect for the crew's time.
• Xu Yi: Demonstrates calm and strategic thinking, choosing not to escalate the situation and trusting that Liao Zisheng will return.

Significant Themes

• The changing dynamics of fame and power in the entertainment industry.
• The importance of professionalism and respect for others' time in the workplace.
• The consequences of acting entitled and narcissistic.

Character Interactions

• Liao Zisheng vs. The Crew: Liao's late arrival and diva behavior cause tension and resentment among the crew.
• Liao Zisheng vs. Xu Yi: Their conflict escalates due to Liao's refusal to eat the Nine-Turn Large Intestine and his subsequent threats.
• The Crew vs. Liao Zisheng: The crew stands united against Liao's diva behavior, showing solidarity and disapproval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, the director, creates a meme video featuring Liao Zisheng eating pork large intestine to continue filming despite the lead actor's absence.
• The video goes viral, generating buzz and interest in the show.
• Liao Zisheng complains to Du Rufeng, who reveals he's using Liao Zisheng to infiltrate Xu Yi's team and cause trouble.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows creativity and resourcefulness in handling the actor's absence, generating positive audience reaction.
• Liao Zisheng: Starts to ingratiate himself with Xu Yi to gain favor and maintain his career, while secretly working against him for Du Rufeng.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of obstacles (Xu Yi).
• Manipulation and betrayal (Liao Zisheng, Du Rufeng).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the on-site assistant: Xu Yi teaches the assistant a lesson in adaptability and creativity.
• Liao Zisheng and Du Rufeng: Liao Zisheng seeks Du Rufeng's help to maintain his career and agrees to sabotage Xu Yi.