Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Shuang, the interviewer, asks Su Nuan if she's in love with Chen Yi, causing Su Nuan to panic.
• Su Nuan initially denies it but later describes her ideal partner, which is heavily implied to be Chen Yi.
• The audience and Chen Yi himself are surprised and moved by Su Nuan's words.

Character Developments

• Su Nuan: Realizes and openly expresses her feelings for Chen Yi, showing growth in her emotional understanding and courage.
• Chen Yi: Experiences a significant increase in the 'Strategy Progress' with Su Nuan, indicating a deeper emotional connection.

Significant Themes

• Love and Relationships: The chapter explores the complexities of young love, with Su Nuan finally acknowledging her feelings for Chen Yi.
• Communication: The interview setting highlights the importance of open communication in expressing one's feelings and understanding others.

Character Interactions

• Su Nuan and Chen Yi: Their hand-holding and Su Nuan's description of her ideal partner strengthen their bond and hint at a potential romantic relationship.
• Su Nuan and Yu Shuang: Yu Shuang's interview questions help Su Nuan realize and express her feelings for Chen Yi, acting as a catalyst for their relationship development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• During the post-match interview, Su Nuan and Chen Yi's vague confessions spark curiosity and speculation among their teammates and viewers.
• Yu Shuang arrives, interrupting Su Nuan's attempt to confess to Chen Yi, and informs them about the custom qipao she's making for Su Nuan.
• Su Nuan asks Chen Yi, hypothetically, if he would pursue her if she wanted him to.

Character Developments

• Su Nuan becomes more open about her feelings for Chen Yi but struggles with confessing directly.
• Chen Yi teases Su Nuan about her feelings, enjoying her discomfort but not pushing her.
• Yu Shuang remains neutral in their relationship, only wanting to help Su Nuan with the custom qipao.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: The chapter explores the tension and anticipation in Su Nuan and Chen Yi's relationship as they both express their feelings indirectly.
• Trust and honesty: Su Nuan suspects Chen Yi of not being entirely truthful about how he obtained her measurements for the custom qipao.

Character Interactions

• Su Nuan and Chen Yi's interactions are filled with tension and unspoken feelings, with Chen Yi teasing Su Nuan about her feelings.
• Yu Shuang interacts with both Su Nuan and Chen Yi, remaining neutral and helpful despite Su Nuan's lingering jealousy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi is stunned and excited when Su Nuan hints at reciprocating his feelings.
• Su Nuan reveals she was joking, leaving Chen Yi confused but determined to accompany her.
• Su Nuan understands Chen Yi's feelings and decides to play along, enjoying her current life with him.
• Su Nuan seeks revenge by teasing Chen Yi for secretly contacting other women.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi: Realizes his feelings for Su Nuan are stronger than he thought and is determined to be with her, no matter what she plans.
• Su Nuan: Understands Chen Yi's feelings and decides to play along, enjoying their time together while also seeking revenge for his past actions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the chapter is the difference between a man pursuing a woman (like climbing a mountain) and a woman pursuing a man (like passing through gauze). It explores the dynamics of their relationship and the games they play.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan: Their interactions reveal their true feelings for each other. Su Nuan jokes about reciprocating Chen Yi's feelings, leaving him excited and confused. Later, she teases him for his past actions, showing her playful and mischievous side.
• Manager Wu and Su Nuan: Manager Wu notices Su Nuan's change in attitude towards Chen Yi and asks her about it, leading to a conversation about their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Nuan accidentally reveals her feelings for Chen Yi to Manager Wu.
• Manager Wu is surprised and feels left out, as he hasn't had a relationship in a long time.
• Su Nuan expresses her confidence in winning Chen Yi's heart and her dislike for Yu Shuang.
• Manager Wu leaves after feeling hurt by Su Nuan's comment about her lack of relationships.
• The next day, Su Nuan confidently approaches Chen Yi, and they have breakfast together, causing a stir among their teammates.

Character Developments

• Su Nuan: Becomes more open about her feelings for Chen Yi, expressing confidence in their relationship.
• Manager Wu: Realizes she hasn't been in a relationship in a long time, feels hurt by Su Nuan's comment, and goes out to drink.
• Chen Yi: Shows no dislike for Su Nuan's increased affection, treating her kindly.
• Crystal Brother: Returns to the team and is shocked by the changes in the team's dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Love and Relationships: The chapter explores the dynamics of relationships, with Su Nuan's newfound confidence in hers with Chen Yi.
• Self-Realization: Manager Wu realizes her lack of relationships and feels hurt by Su Nuan's comment.
• Change and Adaptation: Crystal Brother returns to find the team has changed and must adapt to the new dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Su Nuan and Chen Yi: Their relationship deepens as they have breakfast together, showing public affection.
• Su Nuan and Manager Wu: Their friendship is strained after Manager Wu feels hurt by Su Nuan's comment.
• Crystal Brother and the Team: Crystal Brother returns and interacts with his teammates, finding the team has changed in his absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Snake, the esports team, gained significant attention and popularity due to their luxurious living conditions revealed by their public relations team.
• Other teams started showing off their facilities, leading to a trend on hot search.
• RNG, another team, didn't show off due to their rudimentary living conditions.
• Chen Yi and Su Nuan, a popular couple in the team, went on a commercial shoot together, which was tiring for Su Nuan.
• Su Nuan's feet hurt from wearing high heels during the shoot, and Chen Yi offered to massage them.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan's relationship continues to develop, with Chen Yi showing care and concern for Su Nuan's well-being.
• Su Nuan is portrayed as independent and proud, initially refusing Chen Yi's help but eventually accepting it.

Significant Themes

• The theme of luxury and competition among esports teams is explored, with Snake's benefits contrasting with RNG's.
• The theme of couple dynamics is further developed, with Chen Yi and Su Nuan's relationship becoming more intimate.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan's interactions continue to grow more affectionate, with Chen Yi rubbing Su Nuan's feet and Su Nuan stepping on Chen Yi's face playfully.
• The team members interact through social media, discussing and comparing their teams' facilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi completes a main quest and receives a reward, the 'Explorer's Language Talent' ability.
• A large box containing custom-made clothes ordered by Chen Yi for Su Nuan arrives.
• Yu Shuang calls to inform them about the delivery, causing Su Nuan to feel jealous and vigilant.

Character Developments

• Su Nuan: Shows jealousy and vigilance when Yu Shuang calls, and becomes excited and happy upon receiving the custom-made clothes.
• Chen Yi: Remains calm and understanding towards Su Nuan's feelings, and shows thoughtfulness in buying custom-made clothes for her.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and possessiveness in relationships.
• Thoughtfulness and consideration in a relationship.
• The joy of receiving gifts and surprises.

Character Interactions

• Su Nuan and Chen Yi: Their relationship deepens as they interact more, with Su Nuan showing her jealous side and Chen Yi demonstrating his thoughtfulness.
• Su Nuan and Yu Shuang: Their rivalry is hinted at, with Su Nuan feeling jealous of Yu Shuang's interaction with Chen Yi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi hears Su Nuan singing in the bathroom after her bath.
• Su Nuan asks Chen Yi to blow-dry her hair, and they share a moment of intimacy.
• Su Nuan tries on various qipaos that Chen Yi has made for her, looking beautiful in each one.
• Su Nuan discovers a box of revealing and themed outfits, including a bunny girl outfit, which shocks and angers her.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi: Shows appreciation for Su Nuan's beauty and enjoys their moments of intimacy. However, his hidden stash of revealing outfits suggests a side of him that Su Nuan is not yet aware of.
• Su Nuan: Becomes more comfortable with Chen Yi's presence and enjoys their moments together. However, she is shocked and upset when she discovers the hidden outfits, leading to a conflict between them.

Significant Themes

• Intimacy and trust in their relationship.
• The discovery of Chen Yi's hidden desires and the impact it has on Su Nuan.
• The power dynamics between them, with Su Nuan feeling manipulated and upset.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan share intimate moments, such as blow-drying her hair, leading to a growing connection between them.
• Su Nuan's discovery of the hidden outfits leads to a conflict between her and Chen Yi, as she feels betrayed and upset by his actions.
• Their interaction highlights the importance of open communication and honesty in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi finds custom-made clothes in a box, causing Su Nuan to misunderstand and leave in embarrassment.
• Su Nuan tries on the clothes in secret, particularly liking the Caitlyn set.
• The next morning, Su Nuan acts strangely, and Chen Yi suspects she tried on the clothes.

Character Developments

• Su Nuan: Realizes she likes the clothes, especially the Caitlyn set, but is embarrassed about trying them on.
• Chen Yi: Understands Su Nuan's actions and teases her about the clothes.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and acceptance of unconventional clothing styles.
• Communication and understanding between partners.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan's relationship deepens as they navigate a misunderstanding and tease each other about the clothes.
• Chen Yi shows understanding and acceptance of Su Nuan's actions, leading to a more open and honest relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan return to their apartment after a long absence.
• Chen Yi asks Su Nuan about her qipao, leading to a misunderstanding and a playful scuffle.
• They go shopping together and spend the evening watching TV.
• Chen Yi streams with his team, including Crystal Brother, who argues with viewers and causes Chen Yi to be questioned about his lack of trophies.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi: Shows care and consideration for Su Nuan's feelings and well-being.
• Su Nuan: Displays a playful and competitive side, enjoying the small victories in their interactions.
• Crystal Brother: Reveals his stubborn and argumentative nature, causing tension during the stream.

Significant Themes

• The dynamics of a platonic relationship between a man and a woman living together.
• The competitive nature of professional gaming and the expectations of fans.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan: Their interactions are playful and teasing, with a growing understanding and comfort between them.
• Chen Yi and Crystal Brother: Their dynamic is tense due to Crystal Brother's stubbornness and tendency to argue, leading to an uncomfortable situation during the stream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Nuan wakes up to find Chen Yi live-streaming, with viewers discovering she's in his bed.
• Crystal Brother, the streamer, ends his stream in shame, and other viewers leave.
• Chen Yi tries to explain the situation but ends the stream without providing a satisfying answer.

Character Developments

• Su Nuan: Wakes up to find herself in Chen Yi's bed, feels embarrassed, and searches for societal norms regarding such situations. She becomes guarded when Chen Yi implies he might have done something while she was asleep but later relaxes when he assures her he didn't.
• Chen Yi: Maintains his calm demeanor throughout the situation, teases Su Nuan about her obvious facial expressions, and ends the stream without addressing the viewers' questions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of societal norms and expectations regarding relationships and living arrangements.
• The power dynamics between streamers and their audience, and the consequences of not addressing viewer concerns.

Character Interactions

• Su Nuan and Chen Yi's dynamic is playful and comfortable, with Chen Yi teasing Su Nuan about her expressions and Su Nuan feeling secure enough to ask him about his actions while she was asleep.
• The viewers' reactions to the situation range from shock and curiosity to anger and threats to unfollow Chen Yi due to his lack of explanation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan have a late-night meal together, marking a turning point in their relationship.
• Su Nuan initiates a foot massage, which Chen Yi reciprocates, leading to a moment of intimacy.
• Su Nuan suggests stepping on Chen Yi, but quickly retracts the idea and takes a shower, leaving Chen Yi confused.
• The LOL playoffs begin, and snake's next opponent is revealed to be EDG, a strong rival.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi: Starts to understand Su Nuan's moods and behaviors better, showing more patience and acceptance.
• Su Nuan: Becomes more open to physical affection and intimacy with Chen Yi, but still struggles with her own desires and boundaries.

Significant Themes

• Intimacy and physical affection in a relationship.
• The struggle between desire and self-control.
• The impact of a partner's behavior on personal growth and change.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan's relationship continues to evolve, with more open communication and physical affection.
• Chen Yi's confusion and Su Nuan's flustered behavior lead to a moment of tension, but they both choose to move past it.
• The mention of EDG as snake's next opponent hints at an upcoming challenge, both in-game and in their personal lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces EDG, a team with a controversial past, who became famous overnight and are now a top team.
• Snake team analyzes EDG's lineup and strategies for the upcoming match, with a focus on iBoy's skills in the bot lane.
• EDG fans dominate online discussions, showing their support for the team.
• Crystal Brother expresses his desire to gain more fans than EDG if he wins the championship.
• Su Nuan is late for the bus, and Chen Yi notices she's acting strangely. He takes her aside to talk.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi shows concern for Su Nuan's well-being and understands that she might be experiencing menstrual issues.
• Crystal Brother remains confident but is still struggling with his health issues.

Significant Themes

• The power of fandom and online support for teams.
• The importance of mental and physical health in competitive gaming.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan: Chen Yi shows concern and understanding towards Su Nuan's condition, while she is initially defensive but later accepts his help.
• Crystal Brother and his teammates: Crystal Brother expresses his desire to gain more fans, but his teammates seem to dismiss his comments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Nuan visits Chen Yi before the competition, complaining about menstrual pain.
• Chen Yi uses potions to alleviate Su Nuan's pain and discomfort, giving her a massage.
• Su Nuan kisses Chen Yi on the cheek as a way of greeting, to which Chen Yi responds he'd like to do the same, but Su Nuan refuses, saying it's only allowed for women in her hometown.
• Upon returning, they find EDG's fans surrounding them, and an EDG player comments on Snake's public display of affection.

Character Developments

• Su Nuan shows vulnerability and trust in Chen Yi, allowing him to help her with her menstrual pain.
• Chen Yi demonstrates his care and support for Su Nuan, using his potion abilities to help her feel better.
• An EDG player, resembling a flounder, expresses jealousy towards Snake's public affection.

Significant Themes

• The theme of support and care between partners is emphasized through Chen Yi's actions towards Su Nuan.
• The theme of jealousy is introduced through the EDG player's comments.

Character Interactions

• Su Nuan and Chen Yi interact intimately, with Su Nuan initiating a kiss on the cheek as a greeting.
• The EDG player interacts with his teammates, expressing his jealousy towards Snake's public affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• iBoy, jealous of Chen Yi and Su Nuan's popularity and success, vows to defeat them in the semifinals.
• The semifinals match between Snake and EDG begins, hosted by Yu Shuang.
• Chen Yi and Su Nuan share a ginger tea cup, causing a stir among the audience and referee.

Character Developments

• iBoy's jealousy and desire to surpass Chen Yi and Su Nuan grow, fueling his determination to defeat them.
• Chen Yi shows concern for Su Nuan's well-being during the competition, leading to a brief, private moment between them.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and Envy: iBoy's feelings towards Chen Yi and Su Nuan drive his actions and decisions.
• Competition and Rivalry: The semifinals match highlights the intense competition between Snake and EDG, with each team eager to secure a victory.
• Relationship and Affection: Chen Yi and Su Nuan's public display of affection has drawn significant attention and admiration from fans.

Character Interactions

• iBoy's intense gaze at Chen Yi and Su Nuan hints at his growing resentment and desire for victory.
• Chen Yi and Su Nuan share a private moment, with Chen Yi showing concern for Su Nuan's comfort during the competition, and Su Nuan playfully interacting with Chen Yi.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 2017 Spring Split semifinals match between EDG (blue side) and snake (red side) begins with cautious probing.
• EDG's jungler, Clearlove, surprises everyone by ganking the bottom lane at level 2 with Jarvan IV.
• The Director (EDG's support) attempts to counter-gank but is foiled by snake's strategic skill usage and positioning.
• EDG gains temporary lane priority in the bottom lane.

Character Developments

• Clearlove shows aggressive playstyle, contradicting his passive reputation.
• The Director demonstrates decisive but costly decision-making.
• iboy (EDG's ADC) pressures the lane after Tristana takes W at level 1.
• sofm (snake's jungler) shows confidence in engaging despite the level disadvantage.

Significant Themes

• Aggressive vs. Cautious playstyles.
• Strategic decision-making under pressure.
• The importance of vision control and map awareness.

Character Interactions

• Clearlove's unexpected gank puts pressure on snake's bottom lane.
• The Director's attempt to counter-gank fails due to snake's well-coordinated response.
• iboy takes advantage of Tristana's skill choice to pressure the lane.
• sofm's confidence in engaging at level 2 shows his trust in his team's strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meaning (Tristana) engages iboy (Kog'Maw) and meiko (Nami) in the bottom lane, using precise timing to avoid minion aggro.
• meiko attempts to counter with Nami's skills but fails due to Tristana's Flash and attack delay.
• iboy dies, and Tristana gets First Blood. Soon after, Thresh (Chen Yi) secures a double kill with Nami (meiko).
• EDG (iboy's team) and snake (meaning's team) engage again after respawn, with both teams calculating their moves based on minion waves and positions.
• iboy dies again, and Kog'Maw falls, followed by Nami, resulting in another double kill for snake.

Character Developments

• iboy struggles with the aggressive playstyle and dies twice, showing his inexperience in handling such situations.
• meaning demonstrates strong mechanical skills and game sense, securing kills and making precise plays.
• Chen Yi and Su Nuan (Thresh and LeBlanc) work well together, securing kills and showing synergy.

Significant Themes

• Aggressive playstyle vs. defensive playstyle: iboy struggles with meaning's aggressive play, while meaning thrives on it.
• Calculated decisions: Both teams make strategic decisions based on minion waves and positions, showing their understanding of the game's mechanics.
• Teamwork: Chen Yi and Su Nuan work together effectively, securing kills and showing the importance of teamwork.

Character Interactions

• iboy and meaning have a tense interaction, with meaning's aggressive playstyle causing iboy's deaths.
• Chen Yi and Su Nuan interact positively, praising each other's plays and showing mutual respect and understanding.
• The audience and casters discuss the game, with Miller, Wawa, and Rita analyzing the plays and commenting on the game's developments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Snake's bot lane has a significant advantage, allowing them to attempt a Dragon kill at 9 minutes.
• EDG's jungler, The Director, arrives late to contest the Dragon.
• Tristana, with her powerful early-game items, dominates the bot lane, dealing immense damage.
• EDG attempts a surprise Jarvan IV engage, but it's thwarted by snake's team, leading to a successful team fight.
• Tristana destroys the first bot lane tower single-handedly and secures a double kill.
• Tristana kills Scout, the mid laner, securing a Godlike status (10 kills with no deaths).

Character Developments

• Tristana's early-game power spike is emphasized, showcasing her ability to dominate lanes with proper itemization.
• The Director struggles to keep up with Tristana's aggressive playstyle and item choices.
• iboy and meiko demonstrate good teamwork and adaptability in responding to EDG's surprise engage.

Significant Themes

• The power of early-game aggression and itemization.
• The importance of vision control and team coordination in preventing surprise engages.
• The impact of a dominant laner on the overall game dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Tristana and The Director: Tristana's aggressive playstyle and item choices put pressure on The Director, who struggles to keep up.
• iboy and meiko: They work well together, adjusting their positions to facilitate Thresh's engagement and counter EDG's surprise engage.
• Tristana and Scout: Tristana's dominance extends to the mid lane, where she secures a kill on Scout, demonstrating her Godlike status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG struggles against Snake, with Chen Yi's Tristana dominating the game.
• Snake takes the mid outer turret, Dragon, and Rift Herald, aiming to devour EDG's resources.
• EDG concedes objectives to allow Kog'Maw to farm, but Snake's Tristana is too strong.
• Snake breaches EDG's High Ground, and a team fight ensues.
• Karma is killed by Tristana, and Kog'Maw falls soon after, leading to EDG's defeat.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi's Tristana becomes a dominant force, carrying Snake to victory.
• iboy's Kog'Maw struggles to keep up with Tristana's farm and damage output.
• SoCut's Lee Sin attempts to initiate a fight but is ultimately unsuccessful.

Significant Themes

• The power of snowballing and farming in League of Legends.
• The importance of team composition and strategy in competitive play.
• The struggle of a team against overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi's Tristana and iboy's Kog'Maw have a clear power disparity, with Tristana dominating Kog'Maw.
• SoCut's Lee Sin attempts to initiate a fight but is ultimately unsuccessful, leading to Karma's death.
• The EDG team struggles to communicate and adapt their strategy, leading to their defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• snake wins the first match of the best-of-five series against EDG.
• Chen Yi teases Su Nuan about kissing him if they win the next match.
• The team reviews the first match and prepares for the second, with EDG targeting snake's bottom lane.

Character Developments

• Su Nuan's feelings for Chen Yi grow, as she blushes and allows him to hold her hand.
• Chen Yi remains confident and teasing, but agrees to play cautiously in the next match.

Significant Themes

• The theme of trust and understanding between Su Nuan and Chen Yi deepens.
• The theme of team dynamics and preparation for competition is explored.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Su Nuan's relationship continues to develop, with Chen Yi openly teasing Su Nuan about kissing him.
• The team interacts during the review session, with Jun coaching them and Chen Yi reassuring them about his playstyle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi teases Su Nuan on stage, causing her embarrassment.
• The match begins, but Chen Yi's Twitch focuses solely on farming, ignoring ganks and team fights.
• EDG decides to push for a team battle and Baron Nashor, but Snake's Jarvan IV flanks them, leading to a chaotic fight.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi shows a more serious side during the match, focusing on his role despite his earlier teasing.
• iboy, EDG's AD Carry, becomes frustrated with Chen Yi's Twitch for not engaging in fights.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and communication in League of Legends.
• The contrast between Chen Yi's casual, teasing demeanor and his focused gameplay.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi teases Su Nuan, leading to a playful interaction between them.
• iboy expresses his frustration with Chen Yi's gameplay, highlighting the tension between the two teams.
• The Snake team works together to counter EDG's Baron Nashor push, showcasing their strategic thinking.