Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Zhang Yang is revealed to be a producer of "Lost in Thailand," causing a stir in the industry.
• The movie breaks records for highest-grossing single film and fastest to reach 700 million yuan at the box office.
• Wuhan Huaqi, the original copyright holder of "Lost in Thailand," publicly accuses Zhang Yang and threatens legal action.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yang's reputation and influence grow significantly due to his involvement in "Lost in Thailand."
• Yu Zhen, a rival, is revealed to be behind the accusations against Zhang Yang.
• Mo Xiangwan, Zhang Yang's assistant, shows concern for his well-being and the company's reputation.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and reputation in the entertainment industry.
• The consequences of one's actions and the idea of karma ("what goes around comes around").
• The importance of handling crises and maintaining a positive image.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang interacts with various industry figures, including Hu Ge, Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, Liu Yifei, and Nazha, who express admiration and support.
• Zhang Yang discusses the situation with Mo Xiangwan, showing confidence in his ability to handle the crisis.
• Yu Zhen, though not directly interacting with Zhang Yang, is implied to be behind the accusations, showing his rivalry and jealousy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang plans to steal Yu Zhen's winter break slot for his TV series, 'Female Prime Minister'.
• Zhang Yang hires Zhao Liying, Reba, and Yitong for his company.
• Wang Changtian calls Zhang Yang about Wuhan Huaqi's lawsuit threat.
• Yu Zhen, Du Chun, Li Cheng, and Jia Nai'an publicly accuse Zhang Yang.
• Zhang Yang reveals the adaptation rights contract, turning the public opinion tide.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yang demonstrates his strategic thinking and confidence in handling the lawsuit threat.
• Yu Zhen's impulsive actions and lack of foresight lead to public backlash.
• Zhao Liying shows professionalism and understanding of her role's importance.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the entertainment industry.
• The impact of public opinion and social media on careers.
• The importance of foresight and strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang and Gao Yuanyuan discuss business and their relationship.
• Zhang Yang interacts with Zhao Liying, Reba, and Yitong, showing his charisma and professionalism.
• Zhang Yang and Wang Changtian discuss the lawsuit, demonstrating Zhang Yang's leadership.
• Yu Zhen, Du Chun, Li Cheng, and Jia Nai'an interact, showing their united front against Zhang Yang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Zhen gets injured and is taken to the hospital.
• Huaqi Film and Television apologizes and drops the lawsuit against Zhang Yang.
• Zhang Yang receives praise for his intelligence and foresight.
• Yu Zhen's drama, "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," is replaced by "Female Prime Minister" starring Zhang Yang.
• Pirated copies of "Lost in Thailand" circulate online, leading to a boycott of Huaqi's "Lost" series.
• A new slogan encourages viewers to support "Lost in Thailand" in theaters.

Character Developments

• Yu Zhen becomes more desperate and angry, leading to his wound reopening.
• Zhang Yang remains calm and composed, hinting at future plans.
• Yang Mi expresses concern for Zhang Yang and Shi Shi's performance at the New Year's Eve gala.

Significant Themes

• The importance of copyright and intellectual property.
• The consequences of unscrupulous business practices (Huaqi's actions).
• The power of public opinion and the impact of online discussions.

Character Interactions

• Yu Zhen interacts with his friends and colleagues, leading to his anger and frustration.
• Zhang Yang interacts with Wang Changtian, Yang Mi, and his team, displaying his intelligence and composure.
• Yang Mi interacts with Zhang Yang, expressing her concerns about his performance at the gala.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang agrees to perform "Little Luck" with Liu Shishi at the Mango TV New Year's Eve Gala, causing concern among his other partners, especially Liu Yifei.
• Zhang Yang visits various dressing rooms, collecting contact details and meeting industry professionals.
• He encounters Andy Lau, who expresses interest in collaborating on a movie called "Lost and Love".
• Liu Yifei releases her version of "Little Luck" after the gala, sparking a conversation with Liu Shishi about the song's origin.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yang demonstrates his confidence and nonchalance regarding his relationships with multiple women, using the metaphor of a "harem" and his ability to bring them into dreams to strengthen their bonds.
• Liu Yifei shows jealousy and possessiveness over "Little Luck", initially believing it was written for her, but later learning it was also written for Liu Shishi.
• Liu Shishi appears confused and surprised when she learns that Liu Yifei also considers "Little Luck" to be hers.

Significant Themes

• The theme of polygamy and the challenges of maintaining multiple relationships is further explored, with Zhang Yang's confidence and the women's acceptance of the situation being key factors.
• The power dynamics within the entertainment industry are highlighted, with Zhang Yang's networking and industry connections allowing him to collaborate with prominent figures like Andy Lau.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang interacts with various industry professionals, demonstrating his networking skills and the extent of his influence.
• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi have a conversation about "Little Luck", revealing their differing beliefs about the song's origin and causing confusion and surprise.
• Zhang Yang's partners, Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, and Li Yitong, express concern and curiosity about his relationship with Liu Shishi and the potential backlash from Liu Yifei.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi discover that Zhang Yang has been deceiving them about his relationship status.
• Liu Yifei calls Liu Shishi to confront her about Zhang Yang's infidelity.
• Liu Shishi admits to being Zhang Yang's girlfriend and accuses Liu Yifei of being the homewrecker.
• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi decide to confront Zhang Yang separately.
• Liu Shishi seeks advice from Yang Mi about her situation.

Character Developments

• Liu Yifei: Struggles with the revelation of Zhang Yang's infidelity, initially angry but later considers the consequences of her actions.
• Liu Shishi: Initially confident in her relationship with Zhang Yang, but becomes conflicted and uncertain after learning about Liu Yifei.
• Zhang Yang: His infidelity is exposed, and he faces the potential consequences of his actions.
• Yang Mi: Provides advice to Liu Shishi, revealing her own experiences and insights into relationships.

Significant Themes

• Infidelity and its consequences
• The complexities of relationships and the decisions people make within them
• The role of communication and honesty in relationships
• The influence of societal expectations and norms on individual choices

Character Interactions

• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi: Engage in a heated argument, leading to a tense standoff.
• Liu Shishi and Yang Mi: Liu Shishi seeks advice from Yang Mi, who provides guidance based on her own experiences.
• Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli: Liu Yifei discusses her situation with her mother, who offers her a different perspective on the matter.

• Zhang Yang successfully convinces Liu Yifei's mother to support his relationship with Liu Yifei, using the concept of sunk costs.
• Zhang Yang reveals his plans to establish an investment company with Liu Yifei and warns Yang Mi about Zeng Jia's intentions.
• Zhang Yang meets with both Liu Shishi and Liu Yifei, confessing his love for both and expressing his desire to maintain a relationship with both of them.
• Zhang Yang reveals that Nazha was his first official girlfriend, attempting to redirect the focus of the conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang reveals to Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi that he was Nazha's first boyfriend and that he hasn't broken up with her.
• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi confront Nazha, who admits to being Zhang Yang's girlfriend and advises them to consider their own interests.
• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi decide to maintain a distance from Zhang Yang but remain in the industry, with Liu Shishi joining a TV series and Liu Yifei promoting her new song.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yang: He remains honest about his relationships, showing no signs of changing his ways. He's open about his lack of morality but understands the principles of the entertainment industry.
• Liu Yifei: She's initially angry and hurt but decides to maintain her dignity and distance herself from Zhang Yang. She focuses on her music career.
• Liu Shishi: She's also upset but decides to continue acting. She joins a TV series to keep busy.
• Nazha: She's open about her relationship with Zhang Yang and advises Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi to consider their own interests.

Significant Themes

• Relationships and Morality: The chapter explores the complexities of relationships, especially when one person is involved with multiple partners. It raises questions about morality, honesty, and personal choices.
• Power Dynamics: The entertainment industry is portrayed as a place where power dynamics play a significant role. Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi consider the resources and support Zhang Yang can provide, influencing their decisions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang, Liu Yifei, and Liu Shishi: Their interactions are tense and emotional as they confront the truth about their relationships. Zhang Yang remains honest but unapologetic, while Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi struggle with their feelings.
• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi: They initially compete but later unite in their shared experience. They decide to maintain a distance from Zhang Yang together.
• Nazha and Liu Yifei/Liu Shishi: Nazha is open about her relationship with Zhang Yang and advises the two Lius to consider their own interests. She doesn't seem jealous or threatened by their presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang and Fat Bing film an intense bed scene for 'Black Coal, Thin Ice', with Zhang Yang directing and acting.
• The scene, filled with metaphorical and cinematic language, is edited to appear more intense than it was filmed.
• Fat Bing wraps up her cameo role and leaves the set.
• Zhang Yang continues coaching Gao Yuanyuan for her role as Wu Zhizhen, discussing the character's motivations and the upcoming Ferris wheel scene.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yang: Confident in his directing skills, he uses his unique approach to film an intense scene without explicit nudity, showcasing his ability to convey emotion through cinematic language.
• Fat Bing: She teases Zhang Yang during filming, leading to a more intense scene than originally planned. After watching the edited footage, she admires Zhang Yang's skills.
• Gao Yuanyuan: Zhang Yang coaches her on her character Wu Zhizhen, helping her understand the complexities of her role and the upcoming Ferris wheel scene.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of human nature and desire, as seen through the male lead's character arc.
• The use of cinematic language to convey emotion and intensity without explicit content.
• The contrast between the male lead's initial depravity and his eventual self-redemption.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang and Fat Bing: Their playful banter during filming leads to a more intense scene than planned, showcasing their chemistry and trust in each other's abilities.
• Zhang Yang and Gao Yuanyuan: Zhang Yang coaches Gao Yuanyuan on her character, demonstrating his commitment to helping his actors understand their roles deeply.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang demonstrates a "demonstration" to Gao Yuanyuan, teaching her to act for a scene.
• Gao Yuanyuan's character, Wu Zhizhen, is explored, revealing her complex past and motivations.
• The Ferris wheel scene is successfully filmed, praised by director Diao Yinan.
• Zhang Yang promises to help Gao Yuanyuan get a nomination for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival and one of the three major awards in China.
• Zhang Yang spends the night with Zhao Liying and Li Yitong, fulfilling his "marital duties."

Character Developments

• Gao Yuanyuan: Becomes more invested in her role as Wu Zhizhen, seeking recognition for her acting.
• Zhang Yang: Continues to balance his relationships with multiple women, showing care and attention to each.
• Zhao Liying: Struggles with her feelings for Zhang Yang, trying to maintain a facade of normalcy.
• Li Yitong: Expresses her unhappiness at Zhang Yang's delayed visit, but ultimately enjoys his company.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for recognition and awards in the acting industry.
• The complexity of human emotions and relationships, as seen through Wu Zhizhen's character.
• The tension between desire and responsibility, both in Zhang Yang's relationships and Wu Zhizhen's past.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang and Gao Yuanyuan: Teacher-student relationship, with Zhang Yang guiding Gao Yuanyuan's acting.
• Zhang Yang and Zhao Liying: Husband-wife relationship, with Zhao Liying trying to maintain a normal facade despite her feelings.
• Zhang Yang and Li Yitong: Lovers' relationship, with Li Yitong expressing her unhappiness at Zhang Yang's delayed visit.
• Liu Shishi and Liu Yifei: Competitive relationship, with both women trying to outdo each other in their interactions with Zhang Yang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang reveals that Yu Zhen targeted him due to jealousy over the production rights of 'Legend of Lu Zhen' and Zhao Liying's contract.
• Zhang Yang and the four women make a bet on the drama's ratings, with Zhang Yang setting higher stakes.
• Zhang Yang sends thank-you texts to Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, and Liu Yifei for promoting 'Female Prime Minister.'

Character Developments

• Zhang Yang demonstrates his confidence and strategic thinking in setting the bet's terms.
• The four women show their unity and willingness to support each other, even in competition.
• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi express their displeasure with Zhang Yang's messages.

Significant Themes

• Competition and unity among women (as seen in the bet and the sisters' support for each other).
• Zhang Yang's strategic thinking and confidence in his abilities.
• The power dynamics and jealousy in the entertainment industry (as seen in Yu Zhen's actions).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang interacts with the four women, showing his ease and familiarity with them.
• Zhang Yang communicates with Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, and Liu Yifei, revealing his connections in the industry.
• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi react to Zhang Yang's messages, showing their displeasure and competition.

• Zhang Yang learns that Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi aren't together and calls Liu Xiaoli, asking her to mail him New Year's goods. Liu Xiaoli agrees, and they have a warm conversation.
• Liu Yifei overhears her mother talking to Zhang Yang and is upset, feeling that her mother is biased towards him.
• Teacher He, the director of Female Prime Minister, checks the drama's ratings with the person in charge of the ratings monitoring room at Hunan TV. The first episode's highest rating reaches 1.33, and they expect it to exceed 1.5 and secure the top spot in its time slot.
• Zhang Yang, Zhao Liying, Nazha, Li Yitong, and Reba are having a late-night snack together. Zhang Yang receives a message from He Ling about the ratings and decides to go to sleep, surprising Zhao Liying. The others admire Zhang Yang's calmness and decide to go to sleep as well.
• Zhao Liying suspects that Zhang Yang knows the ratings in advance and decides to rebel with the others to make him reveal them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang's women storm into his room, demanding to know the ratings of 'Female Prime Minister'.
• Zhang Yang reveals the drama's impressive ratings, causing excitement among the women.
• Meanwhile, Yu Zhen, in Changsha, tries to sabotage 'Female Prime Minister' by badmouthing it to Mango TV's vice president.
• The drama's premiere is a massive success, with ratings breaking 2% on the second day.

Character Developments

• Zhao Liying becomes increasingly invested in 'Female Prime Minister' and is thrilled by its success.
• Yu Zhen becomes desperate and determined to undermine 'Female Prime Minister' after seeing its initial success.

Significant Themes

• The power of marketing and initial buzz in driving a drama's success.
• The cutthroat nature of the entertainment industry and the lengths some will go to sabotage competitors.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang and his women: playful banter and competition, with Zhao Liying's cunning and self-serving nature becoming more apparent.
• Yu Zhen and his artists: Yu Zhen's manipulation and desperation contrast with the artists' resentment and disinterest in his schemes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Zhen gathers his artists to scheme against Zhang Yang, deciding to target Female Prime Minister instead.
• Zhang Yang travels to Hong Kong alone, while Nazha and Zhao Liying return home for the New Year.
• Zhao Liying receives a pair of custom-made high heels from Zhang Yang and posts about them on Weibo.
• Zhang Yang spends New Year's Eve with Stephen Chow, offering to treat him with traditional Chinese medicine in exchange for acting in his future suitable roles.
• Liu Yifei receives a surprise New Year's fireworks display from Zhang Yang.

Character Developments

• Yu Zhen's schemes against Zhang Yang become more evident, showing his determination to make a comeback.
• Zhang Yang demonstrates thoughtfulness towards Zhao Liying with the custom-made shoes, further endearing him to her.
• Liu Yifei's feelings for Zhang Yang are reignited after the fireworks display, despite her initial resolve to forget him.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and rivalries within the entertainment industry are emphasized through Yu Zhen's schemes and Zhang Yang's countermeasures.
• The theme of sincerity and thoughtfulness in relationships is explored through Zhang Yang's gift to Zhao Liying and Liu Yifei's reaction to the fireworks display.

Character Interactions

• Yu Zhen interacts with his artists, manipulating them to further his goals against Zhang Yang.
• Zhang Yang interacts with Zhao Liying and Liu Yifei, showing consideration and thoughtfulness towards them, despite his complicated relationships with multiple women.
• Liu Yifei's interaction with Zhang Yang is brief but impactful, reigniting her feelings for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang's investment in 'Lost in Thailand' breaks box office records, earning him attention and envy.
• At a roadshow event for 'Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons', a reporter tries to trap Zhang Yang into making a controversial box office prediction.
• Zhang Yang confidently predicts that 'Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons' will also exceed 1 billion at the box office.
• The public becomes curious about the film, leading to a ticketing frenzy.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yang demonstrates his quick thinking and confidence in his predictions, handling the reporter's trap skillfully.
• Liu Yifei, despite her breakup with Zhang Yang, still shows concern for his actions and watches the interview.
• Stephen Chow feels grateful to Zhang Yang for promoting his film and is impressed by his confidence.

Significant Themes

• The power of confident predictions and self-belief in driving success and attention.
• The potential for envy and resentment to lead to malicious intent, as seen in the reporter's questions.
• The importance of friendship and mutual support, as shown between Zhang Yang and Stephen Chow.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang and the reporter engage in a tense exchange, with Zhang Yang outmaneuvering the reporter's trap.
• Liu Yifei watches the interview and expresses concern for Zhang Yang, despite their breakup.
• Zhang Yang and Stephen Chow share a moment of understanding and gratitude, leading to a plan to put on a show for Huayi Brothers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Stephen Chow discovers that Huayi has been deceiving him about the Supplementary Agreement Two.
• Zhang Yang reveals his plan to use a wager agreement to take back Huayi's investment share in Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons.
• Manager Wang and Big Manager Wang discuss and agree to the wager, signing the agreement with Stephen Chow and Zhang Yang.

Character Developments

• Stephen Chow: Realizes Huayi's deception and agrees to Zhang Yang's plan to take back their investment share.
• Zhang Yang: Uses his intelligence gathering and smooth talking to secure a profitable deal for himself and Stephen Chow.
• Manager Wang and Big Manager Wang: Initially deceptive, they eventually agree to the wager to avoid further losses and maintain their reputation.

Significant Themes

• Business warfare and deception in the film industry.
• The importance of contracts and agreements in business dealings.
• The power dynamics between film production companies and investors.

Character Interactions

• Stephen Chow and Zhang Yang: Work together to outmaneuver Huayi, with Zhang Yang acting as a guarantor for Stephen Chow's interests.
• Manager Wang and Big Manager Wang: Discuss and make decisions regarding the wager agreement, ultimately agreeing to it to avoid further losses.
• Da Mimi and Tang Yan: Meet at the cinema, discussing the potential conflict between their respective friends (Zhang Yang and Stephen Chow) and deciding to stay out of it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Mi (Da Mimi) and Tang Yan (Tangtang) meet up at the cinema, where they run into Liu Yifei (Xixi) and Liu Shishi (Shi Shi), who are also there to watch the movie.
• The four of them decide to watch the movie together and take a group photo to post on Weibo.
• They discuss Zhang Yang (A'Yang) and his relationships, with Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi subtly expressing their displeasure towards Yang Mi and Tang Yan.

Character Developments

• Yang Mi (Da Mimi): She tries to maintain a friendly demeanor despite the tension between Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi, and subtly expresses her interest in Zhang Yang.
• Tang Yan (Tangtang): She helps to mediate the tension between the four women and tries to keep the atmosphere light.
• Liu Yifei (Xixi): She is still hurt and angry about Zhang Yang's past actions but tries to maintain a calm and collected demeanor.
• Liu Shishi (Shi Shi): She is also upset about Zhang Yang's actions but tries to keep the peace and hints at her displeasure towards Yang Mi and Tang Yan.

Significant Themes

• Relationships: The chapter explores the complex relationships between the four women, with each having different feelings towards Zhang Yang and each other.
• Fame and Identity: The four women are all famous actresses, and their public personas contrast with their private feelings and insecurities.
• Communication and Conflict: The chapter highlights the importance of open communication and the dangers of unaddressed conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Yang Mi (Da Mimi) and Tang Yan (Tangtang): They work together to keep the peace between the four women and subtly express their support for each other.
• Liu Yifei (Xixi) and Liu Shishi (Shi Shi): They subtly express their displeasure towards each other and Yang Mi, with Liu Shishi hinting at her status as the first woman in Zhang Yang's life.
• All Four Women: They interact with each other with a mix of tension, humor, and subtle jabs, trying to maintain a friendly demeanor despite their underlying feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi overhear Tang Yan's comment about Zhang Yang, leading to a discussion about his health.
• Yang Mi and Tang Yan discuss Zhang Yang's intentions in arranging their meetings with Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi.
• The movie "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" ends with a memorable scene between Miss Duan and Xuan Zang.
• Great Tang Poet Immortal watches the movie together and is recognized by fans in the cinema lobby.
• The movie's first-day box office is announced as 93.34 million.

Character Developments

• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi show competitiveness and jealousy regarding Zhang Yang.
• Yang Mi demonstrates her understanding of Zhang Yang's strategies and his influence on the movie's success.
• Tang Yan is portrayed as more innocent and less worldly-wise compared to the other women.

Significant Themes

• Competition and comparison among women, particularly in relationships.
• The power of marketing and promotion in the movie industry.
• The influence of celebrity culture and fandom.

Character Interactions

• Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi interact, showing their competitive nature and jealousy towards each other regarding Zhang Yang.
• Yang Mi and Tang Yan discuss Zhang Yang's intentions and the movie's success.
• Great Tang Poet Immortal interacts with fans in the cinema lobby, showing their popularity and influence.
• Zhang Yang is mentioned and admired by his colleagues for his role in the movie's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yang discovers the news of the "Chinese Paladin's Four Beauties" watching "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" together, which gains significant attention and popularity.
• The movie's box office breaks records, reaching 290 million in three days and 370 million in four days.
• The elder Mr. Wang, chairman of Huayi Company, is furious about the lost profits due to the new supplementary agreement signed by his brother, the younger Mr. Wang.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yang: Shows his influence and ability to orchestrate events, gaining more popularity and respect.
• Hu Ge: Interacts with Zhang Yang, showing his playful and humorous side.
• Liu Shishi: Struggles with her feelings for Zhang Yang, showing her stubborn and independent nature.
• Liu Yifei: Shows her caring and considerate side towards her friends.
• The elder Mr. Wang: Shows his temper and regret over the lost profits.
• The younger Mr. Wang: Shows his wrongdoings and attempts to justify his actions.

Significant Themes

• Influence and power dynamics: Zhang Yang's influence is evident in gathering the "Chinese Paladin's Four Beauties" and persuading Stephen Chow to sign the new supplementary agreement.
• Friendship and camaraderie: The interactions between Zhang Yang, Hu Ge, Liu Shishi, Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, and Tang Yan highlight their friendship and support for each other.
• Regret and consequences: The elder Mr. Wang's anger and regret emphasize the theme of consequences for one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yang and Hu Ge: Show a playful and friendly banter, with Zhang Yang teasing Hu Ge about his bachelor status.
• Zhang Yang and Liu Shishi: Reveal their complex relationship, with Liu Shishi struggling with her feelings for Zhang Yang, and Zhang Yang persistently pursuing her.
• Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei: Show a friendly and respectful interaction, with Liu Yifei appreciating Zhang Yang's help in promoting the movie.
• The elder and younger Mr. Wang: Show a tense and strained relationship, with the elder Mr. Wang blaming the younger Mr. Wang for the lost profits.

Plot Points and Events

• Manager Wang at Huayi Entertainment instructs Little Wang to investigate and befriend Zhang Yang, highlighting his significant influence in the industry.
• Zhang Yang's popularity and success in film, TV, and music are discussed, with his upcoming projects mentioned.
• A network troll company is hired to manipulate Zhang Yang's public image by first praising him and then attacking him.
• Zhang Yang's acting skills trend online, with fans and critics praising his performances in 'Xuanyuan Sword', 'Female Prime Minister', and 'Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons'.
• During a roadshow, Zhang Yang confirms he was a screenwriter for 'Journey to the West', 'Xuanyuan Sword', and 'Female Prime Minister'.
• Negative publicity targeting Zhang Yang's drama 'Female Prime Minister' for distorting history and whitewashing problematic figures appears online.

Character Developments

• Little Wang, the General Manager of Huayi and head of the Artist Department, realizes Zhang Yang's significance and decides to befriend him.
• Zhang Yang remains calm and collected when facing potential smear campaigns, showing maturity and resilience.

Significant Themes

• The power of public opinion and the influence of online trends.
• The importance of talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
• The manipulation of public perception by external forces.

Character Interactions

• Manager Wang and Little Wang discuss Zhang Yang's significance and importance, leading to Little Wang's decision to befriend him.
• Zhang Yang interacts with Huang Bo, discussing the trending topic about his acting skills and revealing that half of it was bought, while the other half was genuine praise from fans.
• Zhang Yang and Li Yitong, his part-time Personal Assistant, communicate about the negative publicity targeting his drama 'Female Prime Minister'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yitong and Little Wang discuss potential "Honey Trap" candidates to send to Zhang Yang, with Zhong Chuxi and Mo Xiangwan being considered.
• Zhang Yang reveals he has an external aid for Mo Xiangwan to handle public relations.
• Zhao Liying and Reba discuss the public opinion crisis and Yu Zhen's schemes against Zhang Yang.
• The interview hosts try to trap Zhao Liying with questions about historical inaccuracies in "Female Prime Minister," but she handles them well.
• Zhang Yang appears and takes the four actresses to a late-night snack, revealing he was aware of the interview's attempt to trap them.

Character Developments

• Li Yitong shows concern for Zhang Yang's well-being and is aware of his popularity with women.
• Little Wang considers using a "Honey Trap" to gain information and cooperation from Zhang Yang.
• Zhao Liying demonstrates her quick thinking and calmness under pressure during the interview.
• Reba expresses admiration for Zhang Yang's foresight and knowledge.
• Mu Tingting and Tang Yixin show respect and deference to Zhang Yang.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and foresight in navigating challenges.
• The importance of quick thinking and adaptability in handling unexpected situations.
• The manipulation of public opinion and the use of "Honey Traps" as strategic moves.

Character Interactions

• Li Yitong and Little Wang discuss strategies to gain information and cooperation from Zhang Yang.
• Zhao Liying and Reba discuss the public opinion crisis and Yu Zhen's schemes, with Zhao Liying warning Reba to maintain boundaries with Zhang Yang.
• The four actresses bond backstage, with Tang Yixin warning them about the interview's potential traps.
• Zhang Yang surprises the actresses by appearing after the interview and taking them for a late-night snack, revealing his awareness of the interview's attempt to trap them.