Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan and Mu Lianping are taken to the Higher Education Park Police Station after Su Yuan defends Mu Lianping from a sexual assault.
• The police officers are initially excited about handling a serious case but are surprised to find the perpetrator injured and subdued by Su Yuan.
• Su Yuan's two IDs (one male, one female) cause confusion among the officers and Mu Lianping about her gender.
• Ji Yehao, Gao Jun, and Xia Linfei arrive at the station and learn about the incident.
• The perpetrator is brought to the station, and Ji Yehao punches him in retaliation for his actions.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan demonstrates bravery and strength in defending Mu Lianping, but also shows remorse for going too far in injuring the perpetrator.
• The police officers show initial excitement about handling a serious case but later express disdain for the perpetrator's actions.
• Ji Yehao shows protectiveness towards Su Yuan and Mu Lianping, punching the perpetrator in the police station.

Significant Themes

• Gender identity and transition, as hinted at through Su Yuan's two IDs.
• The power dynamics between the police and suspects, with the police showing disdain for the perpetrator's actions.
• The consequences of sexual assault and the importance of defending oneself and others.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Mu Lianping: Su Yuan protects Mu Lianping from the perpetrator, and they both give statements at the police station.
• Police officers and Su Yuan: The officers are initially suspicious of Su Yuan's two IDs but later confirm their authenticity.
• Ji Yehao and the perpetrator: Ji Yehao punches the perpetrator in the police station as an act of retaliation.
• Ji Yehao, Gao Jun, and Xia Linfei: The three friends arrive at the police station together and learn about the incident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan leaves the police station after the punk is detained.
• Her friends scold her for recklessly intervening in the fight.
• Su Yuan feels a sense of accomplishment but also frustration at their criticism.
• Mu Lianping defends Su Yuan, revealing she was the one Su Yuan saved.
• Su Yuan returns home with Xia Linfei and discovers the jade's glowing properties again.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Realizes the importance of strategy and caution in dangerous situations. Experiences the jade's healing properties again.
• Mu Lianping: Shows maturity and gratitude towards Su Yuan for saving her.
• Xia Linfei: Continues to care for Su Yuan, scolding her for reckless behavior.
• Ji Yehao: Notices Mu Lianping's charm and maturity.
• Gao Jun: Criticizes Su Yuan's lack of awareness of her gender.

Significant Themes

• Justice vs. Caution: Su Yuan's impulsive heroism contrasts with her friends' advice to consider the circumstances and use strategy.
• Perception of Gender: Su Yuan's friends discuss her lack of "delicacy," while Su Yuan feels frustrated at their criticism.
• Friendship and Gratitude: Mu Lianping defends Su Yuan, showing appreciation for her actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Xia Linfei: Xia Linfei scolds Su Yuan for her reckless behavior, while Su Yuan feels upset but accepts the criticism.
• Su Yuan and Mu Lianping: Mu Lianping defends Su Yuan, showing gratitude for her actions.
• Su Yuan and her friends: They discuss Su Yuan's reckless behavior, with Gao Jun delivering a harsh critique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan joins the girls' physical education class, finding it easier than the boys' class.
• Teacher Liu discovers Su Yuan hasn't attended swimming practice and orders her to make up for it.
• Su Yuan buys a bikini and goes to the swimming pool, where she encounters her male classmates.
• Su Yuan's lack of swimming skills is revealed as she doggy-paddles in the pool.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Struggles with her new identity as a girl, feels conflicted but enjoys the easier physical education class. She's embarrassed about her lack of swimming skills and wearing a bikini.
• Teacher Liu: Strict and observant, she notices Su Yuan's absence from swimming practice.
• Ji Yehao: Struggles with his attraction to Su Yuan, tries to maintain respect towards her.
• Fang Kai: Openly admires Su Yuan's beauty, lacks respect for her privacy and feelings.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery (Su Yuan's struggle with her new gender identity)
• Appearance vs. reality (Su Yuan's beauty causing others to underestimate her swimming skills)
• Respect and consent (Fang Kai's objectification of Su Yuan, Ji Yehao's struggle with his attraction)

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Teacher Liu: Teacher Liu discovers Su Yuan's secret and orders her to make up her swimming practice.
• Su Yuan and her male classmates: They encounter Su Yuan at the swimming pool, causing her embarrassment and their surprise at her lack of swimming skills.
• Ji Yehao and Fang Kai: They have differing views on how to approach Su Yuan, with Ji Yehao being more respectful and Fang Kai more objectifying.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan, a beautiful student, causes a stir as she emerges from the swimming pool.
• She struggles to find her student card and encounters a teacher who comments on her figure.
• Su Yuan has trouble untying her bikini strap and faces indifference from one girl, but another helps her.
• Peng Jie, a third-year student, is troubled by rumors that he likes men, specifically Su Yuan.
• A mysterious girl appears and declares to Peng Jie, "Since you are Peng Jie, from today onwards, you belong to me!"

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: She remains oblivious to her impact on others and faces both admiration and jealousy from her peers.
• Peng Jie: He is distressed by the rumors about his sexuality and is left speechless by the girl's declaration.
• The mysterious girl: She is confident, assertive, and has a unique fashion sense.

Significant Themes

• The impact of beauty and attractiveness on societal perception and treatment.
• Rivalry and competition among women, often driven by insecurities and comparisons.
• The struggle to maintain one's reputation and identity in the face of rumors and misunderstandings.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan interacts with the teacher and her peers, facing both admiration and indifference.
• Peng Jie interacts with Xiao Pang, discussing the rumors about his sexuality.
• The mysterious girl interacts with Peng Jie, making a bold declaration about their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Di, a freshman with a double major in History and International Economics, confesses her intention to "possess" Peng Jie, a notorious womanizer who is rumored to like men, and transform him into a loyal partner devoted only to her.
• Su Yuan, now a cheerleader for her former dorm's basketball team, encounters Wu Di at a game and learns about her plans for Peng Jie.
• Wu Di expresses her desire to challenge herself by molding Peng Jie and correct his "twisted orientation," seeing it as a way to make her university years more interesting.

Character Developments

• Wu Di: Introduced as a confident, ambitious, and slightly eccentric freshman with a double major. She possesses a distinct "Animus" personality, identifying with male characteristics and seeking to mold others to her will.
• Su Yuan: Struggles with her new identity as a cheerleader and envies her former dormmates' athletic prowess, resolving to improve her physical fitness. She feels a mix of guilt and concern for Wu Di's plan to pursue Peng Jie.

Significant Themes

• Challenges and Growth: Wu Di sees her pursuit of Peng Jie as a challenge to make her university years more interesting and to prove her ability to mold others.
• Identity and Self-Discovery: Wu Di's unique personality and Su Yuan's struggle with her new identity highlight the theme of self-discovery and understanding one's place in the world.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Wu Di: Their initial encounter is filled with tension and mutual assessment, with Su Yuan feeling a mix of concern and amusement for Wu Di's plan, while Wu Di sees Su Yuan as a potential obstacle or ally in her pursuit of Peng Jie.
• Wu Di and Peng Jie: Wu Di's confession to Peng Jie is the catalyst for the chapter's events, setting the stage for their future interactions and the challenges Wu Di plans to face in her pursuit of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Freshman Wu Qingying recruits Peng Jie as an underling, causing Su Yuan to feel indifferent.
• The School of Biochemistry wins a basketball game, securing a spot in the top twenty.
• Su Yuan and her friends attend the freshman welcome party, which features various performances and a lucky draw.
• Su Yuan wins the grand prize of 30,000 RMB in the lucky draw.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan remains indifferent to Wu Qingying's actions and hopes Wu Qingying can suppress Peng Jie's harassment.
• Su Yuan values sensory appeal in performances and enjoys the liveliness of the party.
• Xiao Yiyan, the "Campus Belle" and hostess of the party, announces the lucky draw details.

Significant Themes

• Indifference and disinterest in others' business (Su Yuan's attitude towards Wu Qingying).
• The importance of sensory appeal and liveliness in performances (Su Yuan's enjoyment of the party).
• The allure of large sums of money (the 30,000 RMB prize).

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan interacts with Wu Qingying briefly, feeling indifferent to her actions.
• Su Yuan and her friends attend the party together, enjoying the performances and the lucky draw.
• Su Yuan wins the grand prize, causing a stir among her peers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan, now a woman, wins the grand prize of 30,000 RMB at the school's award ceremony.
• Xiao Yiyan, the host, recognizes Su Yuan as "Su Mengyuan" and provokes her.
• The audience demands a performance from Su Yuan, who reluctantly sings "Autumn of Parting."
• Xiao Yiyan adds an interactive segment, leading to a barrage of personal questions from the audience.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan shows resilience and adaptability under pressure, performing a song despite her lack of singing skill.
• Xiao Yiyan demonstrates her mischievous and playful side, deliberately provoking Su Yuan.
• The audience shows curiosity and interest in Su Yuan's personal life.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and resilience in the face of unexpected situations.
• The pressure of public scrutiny and expectations.
• The curiosity and interest in personal lives, especially when it comes to attractive individuals.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yiyan and Su Yuan: Xiao Yiyan recognizes Su Yuan and provokes her, leading to an uncomfortable situation for Su Yuan.
• Su Yuan and the audience: The audience demands a performance from Su Yuan, leading to a barrage of personal questions.
• Su Yuan and the hosts: The male host tries to guide Su Yuan through the performance, while Xiao Yiyan adds an interactive segment, putting Su Yuan on the spot.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A student in the audience asks about Su Yuan's relationship with Su Mengyuan, causing a stir.
• Su Yuan takes the microphone and reveals that she is Su Mengyuan, refuting the rumors about her.
• The freshman welcome party concludes amidst the unexpected turn of events.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan (Su Mengyuan): She shows resilience and courage by publicly refuting the rumors about her, revealing her true identity, and handling the situation calmly and assertively.
• Xiao Yiyan: She feels apologetic for the situation and seems to have a newfound respect for Su Yuan after learning she's a girl. She also appears to be introspective about her own behavior.

Significant Themes

• Rumors and their impact: The chapter explores how rumors can negatively affect one's reputation and how facing them head-on can be empowering.
• Self-discovery and acceptance: Su Yuan's journey of accepting her true identity and standing up for herself is a significant theme.
• Perception vs. reality: The chapter delves into how others' perceptions of a person can differ from the reality, often influenced by rumors and stereotypes.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and the audience: Su Yuan's interaction with the audience is tense initially but turns into a powerful moment of self-affirmation as she refutes the rumors.
• Su Yuan and Xiao Yiyan: Their interaction is strained due to the events of the party. Xiao Yiyan tries to apologize, but Su Yuan is still upset. Their dynamic shifts as Xiao Yiyan seems to gain a newfound respect for Su Yuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan wears a plastic raincoat provided by the party organizer but still gets drenched in the rain.
• Her jade pendant becomes unusually hot and eventually glows, causing her to faint.
• She discovers that the jade glows when in contact with water and releases a warm current.
• Su Yuan shares her discovery with her mother, Su Caiwei, over the phone.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan becomes more aware of her physical sensations and the jade's properties.
• Su Caiwei, though not physically present, shows concern for Su Yuan's well-being and interest in the jade's mystery.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and discovery: Su Yuan learns more about the jade's properties and her own body.
• Communication and trust: Su Yuan shares her discovery with her mother, strengthening their bond.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan interacts with her classmates, who now see her as a class beauty and potential romantic interest.
• Su Yuan discusses the jade's mystery with her mother, Su Caiwei, over the phone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guan Feiming discusses a plan with Jiang Xing, hinting at targeting a woman.
• Su Yuan, now recognized for her beauty, sneezes in class, drawing attention and earning a stern look from Teacher Liu.
• Su Yuan is summoned to the Student Affairs Office, where she learns that a man she injured during a rescue incident is pressing charges against her and Mu Lianping for intentional injury, accusing them of a failed ** transaction.

Character Developments

• Guan Feiming: Showcases his scheming nature and lack of remorse, as he discusses targeting a woman with Jiang Xing.
• Su Yuan: Demonstrates her calm and collected demeanor when facing unexpected situations, such as being accused of a crime she didn't commit.
• Teacher Liu: Reveals her stern and demanding teaching style, as well as her favoritism towards diligent students.
• Teacher Wang and Instructor Tan: Show concern and support for Su Yuan, initially suspecting her but later believing her account of the incident.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs Reality: Su Yuan's beauty draws unwanted attention, while Guan Feiming's true nature is revealed through his conversation with Jiang Xing.
• Injustice and False Accusations: The man Su Yuan injured falsely accuses her and Mu Lianping, highlighting the theme of injustice and the struggle against false accusations.
• Trust and Belief: Despite initial suspicions, Instructor Tan and Teacher Wang ultimately believe Su Yuan's account, emphasizing the importance of trust and belief in one's integrity.

Character Interactions

• Guan Feiming and the unnamed girl: Their interaction showcases Guan Feiming's possessive and manipulative nature, as he uses the girl for his own pleasure.
• Su Yuan and Teacher Liu: Their interaction highlights Teacher Liu's stern teaching style and her favoritism towards diligent students.
• Su Yuan and Instructor Tan/Teacher Wang: Their interaction demonstrates the teachers' concern for Su Yuan's well-being and their eventual belief in her innocence.
• Su Yuan and Mu Lianping: Their shared experience of being falsely accused brings them closer together, fostering a sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan and Mu Lianping are escorted to the Jinshan Public Security Sub-bureau by Teacher Wang to confront Jiang Pengshan, who has accused them of causing him personal injury during a dispute over prostitution fees.
• Lin Jun arrives at the police station and defends Su Yuan's character against Jiang Pengshan's accusations.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Stands up for herself and Mu Lianping, maintaining her innocence and refusing to be examined.
• Lin Jun: Shows support for Su Yuan, revealing his connection to the Director of Public Security and intimidating Jiang Pengshan.
• Jiang Pengshan: Initially arrogant, he becomes nervous and submissive upon recognizing Lin Jun.

Significant Themes

• Innocence vs. Accusation: Su Yuan and Mu Lianping are falsely accused, and they must fight to clear their names.
• Power Dynamics: Lin Jun's influence as the son of the Director of Public Security intimidates Jiang Pengshan, highlighting the power imbalance.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Lin Jun: Lin Jun's arrival and defense of Su Yuan strengthen their bond, hinting at potential romantic interest.
• Su Yuan and Jiang Pengshan: Their interaction is hostile, with Su Yuan refusing to back down and Jiang Pengshan growing nervous under her defiance.

Summary of Chapter

Plot Points and Events

• Lin Jun's arrival intimidates Jiang Pengshan, who then confesses to framing Su Yuan and Mu Lianping.
• The mastermind behind the frame-up is revealed to be Jiang Xing, a son of a deputy department-level official, who acted out of boredom and a desire to annoy Su Yuan.
• Guan Feiming, who had been waiting outside the police station, is revealed to be in cahoots with Jiang Xing.
• Su Yuan calls her mother, Su Caiwei, and informs her about Guan Feiming and Jiang Xing's involvement.

Character Developments

• Jiang Pengshan shows cowardice and opportunism, switching sides when faced with Lin Jun's intimidation.
• Lin Jun demonstrates his loyalty to Xiao Yiyan, despite finding Su Yuan attractive.
• Su Yuan shows concern for her mother's well-being when discussing Guan Feiming's threats.
• Su Caiwei displays her strength and capability, assuring Su Yuan that she can handle Guan Feiming.

Significant Themes

• The law of the jungle in both uncivilized societies and civilized competition.
• The influence of power and backing in society.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Lin Jun and Su Yuan: Lin Jun helps Su Yuan clear her name, and they discuss Xiao Yiyan.
• Su Yuan and Su Caiwei: They discuss Guan Feiming's threats, and Su Caiwei assures Su Yuan she can handle the situation.
• Guan Feiming and Jiang Xing: They discuss their failed plan to frame Su Yuan and decide to vent their frustrations separately.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Caiwei decides to pursue legal action against the government and media outlets involved in smearing Su Meng Culture, despite the government's offer for an out-of-court settlement.
• Su Yuan and Mu Lianping are called to the police station to confront Jiang Pengshan, but the school's involvement is minimal due to a previous student prostitution incident that shook the school's confidence.
• Ji Yehao and Gao Jun get into a fight with students who embarrassed Su Yuan at the freshman welcoming party and are called to the academic affairs office for ideological education.
• Su Yuan suspects she's catching a cold and buys medicine. She receives a call from Guan Feiming, who is having sex with another woman, leading to a heated argument.

Character Developments

• Su Caiwei shows determination and ambition in pursuing legal action against the government and media outlets.
• Su Yuan feels guilty and appreciative of Ji Yehao and Gao Jun's actions in fighting for her, leading to disciplinary consequences for them.
• Guan Feiming's persistent harassment of Su Yuan escalates to sexual harassment, causing her distress and anger.

Significant Themes

• The theme of standing up for oneself and one's principles, as shown by Su Caiwei's decision to pursue legal action and Su Yuan's anger towards Guan Feiming's harassment.
• The theme of consequences and responsibility, as shown by Ji Yehao and Gao Jun's disciplinary actions and the school's lack of confidence due to a previous incident.
• The theme of the changing times and societal norms, as shown by the discussion of student prostitution and the acceptance of certain behaviors within the context of the era.

Character Interactions

• Su Caiwei and Qin Lanqing discuss the legal strategy against the government and media outlets.
• Su Yuan, Mu Lianping, and Teacher Wang discuss the school's involvement in the incident with Jiang Pengshan.
• Ji Yehao and Gao Jun fight with students who embarrassed Su Yuan, leading to disciplinary actions.
• Su Yuan argues with Guan Feiming over his sexual harassment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan gets angry after Guan Feiming's call and suspects her mother took action against him.
• Ke Caizhi, the vice mayor, is placed under investigation by the provincial authorities.
• Guan Feiming returns to the provincial capital after being scolded by Su Yuan.
• Su Yuan falls ill with a high fever and sleeps most of the day.
• Xia Linfei returns from school, finds Su Yuan sick, and decides to take care of her.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Struggles with Guan Feiming's harassment, gets sick, and relies on Xia Linfei for care.
• Guan Feiming: Realizes the severity of the situation after Jiang Xing's arrest, faces his father's disappointment, and is ordered to stay home.
• Xia Linfei: Shows concern and care for Su Yuan, decides to take care of her.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption in politics (Ke Caizhi's investigation, Guan Chengjing's struggles).
• The consequences of reckless behavior (Guan Feiming's actions leading to Jiang Xing's arrest).
• Friendship and care (Xia Linfei's concern for Su Yuan).

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Guan Feiming: Their conflict escalates, with Guan Feiming becoming more desperate.
• Su Yuan and Xia Linfei: Xia Linfei shows affection and concern for Su Yuan, taking care of her when she's sick.
• Guan Feiming and Guan Chengjing: Guan Chengjing scolds Guan Feiming for his reckless behavior and orders him to stay home.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan wakes up feeling unwell with a dry throat and sweaty clothes.
• Xia Linfei takes care of Su Yuan, helping her with medicine and cooking noodles for her.
• Su Yuan suggests Xia Linfei cook for her, but Xia Linfei proposes they take turns cooking.
• Su Yuan confesses she's not good at cooking, and Xia Linfei insists they still take turns.
• Su Yuan goes to bed, hoping to wake up fully recovered.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Shows her lazy and fondness for good food nature, and her pride in not wanting to admit she can't cook well. She also struggles with her attraction to Xia Linfei.
• Xia Linfei: Demonstrates her caring and considerate nature towards Su Yuan, showing she can be a nurturing and patient person. She also reveals her pragmatic and perfectionistic views on talents and cooking skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cooking skills in a relationship, according to Xia Linfei's perspective.
• The contrast between Su Yuan's pride and her desire for comfort and care.
• The exploration of Su Yuan's attraction to Xia Linfei and her struggle with it.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Xia Linfei: They interact as roommates and friends, with Xia Linfei taking care of Su Yuan when she's sick. They also have a playful banter about cooking and Su Yuan's cooking skills. Xia Linfei also tries to give Su Yuan advice on cooking and its importance in relationships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Linfei finds Su Yuan in distress due to an aphrodisiac she ingested by mistake.
• Xia Linfei helps Su Yuan through the night, managing the effects of the drug.
• Su Yuan reveals she received the drug as a gift from a stranger at a party.
• Xia Linfei decides to go home for a few days, leaving Su Yuan in charge of the house.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Shows resilience in recovering from the drug's effects. Realizes she needs to explore her own personality as a woman.
• Xia Linfei: Demonstrates care and responsibility in helping Su Yuan. Decides to go home to retrieve some belongings.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Adaptation: Su Yuan struggles with her new identity as a woman and decides to explore her own personality.
• Care and Responsibility: Xia Linfei shows concern for Su Yuan's well-being and takes responsibility for her actions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Linfei and Su Yuan: Their friendship deepens as Xia Linfei cares for Su Yuan through a challenging situation. They share personal details and plans, indicating trust and closeness.
• Su Yuan and the Stranger: Although not physically present, the stranger's actions drive the plot and reveal Su Yuan's naivety in certain situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan wakes up in her transformed body, explores her new physical features, and tries on a feminine outfit.
• She remembers Xia Linfei undressing her the previous night and feels embarrassed.
• Su Yuan meets Wei Hongye for shopping, and Wei Hongye is surprised by Su Yuan's breast development.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan accepts her new body and enjoys her physical changes, expressing satisfaction with her appearance.
• Wei Hongye shows growth and maturity in her demeanor, having been in society for over a month.

Significant Themes

• Body acceptance and self-discovery, as Su Yuan explores her new body.
• Friendship and bonding, as Su Yuan and Wei Hongye meet after a month apart.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Wei Hongye's interaction is friendly and comfortable, with Wei Hongye expressing envy of Su Yuan's breast development.
• Su Yuan's interaction with her reflection in the mirror shows her satisfaction with her new appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan and Wei Hongye have a meal at the City God Temple in Binhe.
• Su Yuan shares a story about spiders to explain her eating habits.
• Su Yuan buys clothes for Ji Yehao and Gao Jun, spending a significant amount.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Shows her tomboyish nature and eating habits, but also displays a thoughtful side when buying clothes for her friends.
• Wei Hongye: Demonstrates her elegance and poise, offering advice on women's conduct.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Su Yuan's tomboyish nature and her newfound appreciation for elegance.
• The bond between Su Yuan and her friends, shown through her generous gift of clothes.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Wei Hongye: They engage in friendly banter, with Wei Hongye teasing Su Yuan about her eating habits and Su Yuan sharing stories to explain her behavior.
• Su Yuan and her friends (Ji Yehao and Gao Jun): Though not present, their friendship is highlighted when Su Yuan buys them expensive clothes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan receives a mysterious 14-digit text message, which she initially thinks is an error.
• Su Meng Culture faces challenges due to false information, affecting their business.
• Su Caiwei decides to reduce procurement from a raw material supplier due to their risk-averse behavior.
• The Haizhou municipal government conducts a cleanup, removing several high-ranking officials.
• Ji Yehao receives information about Guan Feiming, the son of Deputy Secretary Guan Chengjing.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Stands by her male friends, believing in the concept of pure friendship.
• Su Caiwei: Shows business acumen and determination, deciding to reduce procurement from a risk-averse supplier.
• Ji Yehao: Becomes more involved in his family's affairs, seeking information about Guan Feiming.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and relationships: Su Yuan's belief in pure friendship between men and women.
• Business and risk: Su Meng Culture's challenges and Su Caiwei's response to risk-averse suppliers.
• Power dynamics: The cleanup in Haizhou and the lack of high-ranking officials held responsible.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Wei Hongye: Shop together, and Su Yuan buys clothes for Wei Hongye.
• Su Caiwei and Qin Lanqing: Discuss business and the cleanup in Haizhou.
• Ji Yehao and his father: Ji Yehao receives information about Guan Feiming from his father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guan Chengjing, a powerful provincial deputy secretary, is introduced as the father of Guan Feiming, who is harassing Su Yuan.
• Ji Yehao learns about Guan Feiming's background and the potential risks of standing against his father.
• Su Yuan visits Ji Yehao and Gao Jun in their dorm, bringing them clothes she bought.
• Su Yuan discovers she's become a popular topic on the campus forum, with a post comparing her to Xiao Yiyan and discussing her living situation.

Character Developments

• Guan Chengjing: Established as a powerful and influential figure in Donghai Province.
• Guan Feiming: Revealed to be the son of a high-ranking official, explaining his arrogant behavior.
• Su Yuan: Gains popularity on the campus forum, both praised and criticized, with a group of fans forming in her support.
• Ji Yehao: Struggles with the decision to protect Su Yuan despite the potential risks of offending Guan Feiming's father.
• Gao Jun: Shows support for Su Yuan, jokingly expressing interest in her.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political influence in Chinese society.
• The impact of social media and online forums on public perception and reputation.
• Friendship and loyalty, as demonstrated by Ji Yehao's determination to protect Su Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Ji Yehao and Gao Jun discuss the risks of standing against Guan Chengjing to protect Su Yuan.
• Su Yuan visits Ji Yehao and Gao Jun, bringing them clothes and catching up on recent events.
• Gao Jun jokes about pursuing Su Yuan, highlighting the shift in their dynamic now that she's revealed to be a woman.
• Online users on the campus forum discuss and debate Su Yuan's character and living situation.