Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dai Ying, a producer at a streaming company, plans to launch a 'Mist Theater' for suspense web dramas.
• She receives scripts from various screenwriters, including Li Xun, who sent scripts for 'Detective Dee' and 'Young Bao Qingtian 2'.
• Dai Ying reads and evaluates several scripts, finding most of them mediocre, but Li Xun's 'Detective Dee' script impresses her.

Character Developments

• Dai Ying: She shows growth in her role as a producer, pushing for high-quality suspense dramas and demonstrating a keen eye for potential hits.
• Li Xun: He proves his versatility as a screenwriter by delivering a script ('Detective Dee') that's distinct from his previous work ('Young Bao Qingtian').

Significant Themes

• The struggle for quality and originality in creative work, as Dai Ying seeks scripts that stand out and Li Xun tries to avoid repeating his past success.
• The power of storytelling to captivate and engage an audience, as seen through Dai Ying's reaction to 'Detective Dee'.

Character Interactions

• Dai Ying interacts with the scripts and their authors, evaluating their potential and comparing them to Li Xun's previous work.
• Li Xun's scripts interact with Dai Ying's expectations and standards, ultimately meeting and even exceeding them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dai Ying, the president of the company, reads a script and is impressed by its quality.
• The script is written by Li Xun, who wants to direct it himself this time.
• Dai Ying consults with Director Kong Teng about Li Xun's directing skills.
• Kong Teng praises Li Xun's talent and suggests lending his top assistant directors to Li Xun for his new project.
• Dai Ying decides to give Li Xun the chance to direct the script, with Kong Teng's assistant directors' support.

Character Developments

• Dai Ying: Recognizes Li Xun's talent and potential, decides to support his directorial debut with an A-class investment project.
• Li Xun: Proves his talent by writing an impressive script and showing potential as a director.
• Director Kong Teng: Acknowledges Li Xun's skills, offers support and guidance, and lends his top assistant directors to Li Xun.

Significant Themes

• Recognition of talent and potential (Dai Ying and Kong Teng acknowledging Li Xun's abilities).
• Mentorship and guidance (Kong Teng offering support to Li Xun).
• Opportunity and risk (Dai Ying giving Li Xun the chance to direct an A-class project despite his lack of experience).

Character Interactions

• Dai Ying and Li Xun: Dai Ying considers Li Xun's growth and decides to give him an opportunity to direct an A-class project.
• Dai Ying and Kong Teng: They discuss Li Xun's skills and Kong Teng offers his assistant directors to support Li Xun.
• Wang Hai and Li Xun: Wang Hai expresses envy of the screenwriter who will get an A-class production, while Li Xun remains humble.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Hai and Li Xun discuss the mysterious script that received an A- or S-Class investment.
• Li Xun reveals he submitted a script for consideration.
• Wang Hai expresses admiration for Li Xun's writing skills and lack of jealousy towards him.
• The office discusses the identity of the scriptwriter, with Wang Hai revealing it's Li Xun.
• Young Bao Qingtian premieres on Yan Province Satellite TV, causing a stir.

Character Developments

• Wang Hai: Recognizes Li Xun's superior writing skills and expresses admiration without jealousy.
• Li Xun: Continues to write multiple scripts simultaneously, showcasing his dedication and skill.
• Zhou Xiaobing: Takes a risk by advocating for buying the broadcast rights for Young Bao Qingtian, potentially affecting his career.

Significant Themes

• Talent and skill: Li Xun's exceptional writing abilities are recognized and admired by Wang Hai.
• Risk-taking: Zhou Xiaobing takes a professional risk by advocating for a large investment in Young Bao Qingtian.
• Competition and comparison: The office screenwriters discuss their work in relation to the mysterious scriptwriter, leading to introspection and motivation.

Character Interactions

• Wang Hai and Li Xun: Discuss the mysterious script, with Wang Hai expressing admiration for Li Xun's skills.
• Office screenwriters: Discuss the identity of the scriptwriter, leading to self-reflection and motivation.
• Zhou Xiaobing and the station director: Zhou Xiaobing persuades the station director to invest in Young Bao Qingtian, potentially affecting his career.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xiaobing, the Deputy Director, is anxiously awaiting the viewership ratings for the web drama 'Young Bao Qingtian' that the station has purchased for broadcast.
• The drama's viewership starts at 0.35% and drops to 0.32% before Zhou Xiaobing returns to the monitoring room.
• Upon re-entering, he misreads the rating as 0.32% instead of 1.32%, initially feeling disheartened.
• He soon realizes the actual rating is 1.35% and rising, breaking 1% for the first time in the station's history.
• The second episode's rating peaks at 1.72%, setting a new record.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xiaobing evolves from an anxious and self-doubting Deputy Director to a confident and proud leader who believes in the potential of his decision to purchase 'Young Bao Qingtian'.
• The Director shows unwavering support for Zhou Xiaobing, taking responsibility for the decision and recommending him as a potential successor.

Significant Themes

• Gambling and Reward: Zhou Xiaobing's gamble on 'Young Bao Qingtian' pays off, leading to unprecedented viewership ratings and a new record for the station.
• Leadership and Support: The Director's unwavering support for Zhou Xiaobing demonstrates the importance of leadership and trust in an organization.
• Adaptation and Change: The sudden surge in viewership forces Zhou Xiaobing, Xiao Zhang, and Xiao Liu to adapt to a new normal and accept that the station's viewership potential may have been underestimated.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xiaobing interacts with Xiao Zhang and Xiao Liu, his subordinates in the data monitoring room, showing concern for their well-being and taking responsibility for the decision to purchase 'Young Bao Qingtian'.
• Zhou Xiaobing calls the Director to report the viewership ratings, expressing his gratitude for the Director's support and confidence in the station's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xun's daily routine involves working on 'Young Bao Qingtian 2' and writing 'Detective Dee'.
• His mother shares that their village secretary broadcasted a message encouraging villagers to watch 'Young Bao Qingtian' on Yan Province Satellite TV, indirectly revealing Li Xun as the writer.
• 'Young Bao Qingtian' reaches its climax, achieving an unprecedented 195 million views in a single day on Penguin Video, earning Li Xun an 8 million RMB reward.
• Li Xun completes the first case of 'Detective Dee' and sends the script to Dai Ying.
• Chairman Ma Mingyuan and Dai Ying discuss the potential market performance of 'Detective Dee', with Dai Ying expressing confidence in its unique selling points.
• Several provincial satellite TV stations express interest in collaborating with Penguin Video for 'Detective Dee' using the 'online first, then broadcast' model.

Character Developments

• Li Xun maintains his efficient writing pace, finishing 'Detective Dee' at a leisurely speed.
• Dai Ying's confidence in Li Xun's talent grows after reading 'Detective Dee'.
• Chairman Ma Mingyuan expresses admiration for Li Xun's talent but has reservations about his directing inexperience.

Significant Themes

• Talent and potential (Li Xun's writing ability and his untapped directing skills)
• Market expectations vs. unique selling points ('Detective Dee' vs. other dramas)
• Collaboration and cooperation (between Penguin Video and satellite TV stations)

Character Interactions

• Li Xun's mother shares the village secretary's broadcast with him, indirectly revealing his success.
• Dai Ying and Chairman Ma Mingyuan discuss 'Detective Dee', with Dai Ying expressing confidence in its potential and Ma Mingyuan considering Li Xun's directing inexperience.
• Dai Ying and Ma Mingyuan discuss the potential collaboration with satellite TV stations for 'Detective Dee'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dai Ying and Li Xun discuss the production of Detective Dee, emphasizing the importance of a polished script.
• Li Xun receives a video call from his mother, Wang Huiqing, who expresses her approval of Zheng Yuji as a potential daughter-in-law.
• Dai Ying and Li Xun arrive at the parking garage, and Dai Ying hints at helping Li Xun with his promise to bring a girlfriend home for Chinese New Year.
• Li Xun receives a call from Chen Jiaqi, who is eager to know about the developments in Young Bao Qingtian 2, particularly the romantic storyline involving her character, Pang Feiyan.

Character Developments

• Dai Ying shows concern for Li Xun's career and personal life, hinting at a potential romantic interest.
• Li Xun maintains a confident and humorous demeanor, handling his mother's expectations and Chen Jiaqi's curiosity with ease.
• Wang Huiqing is portrayed as a caring and hopeful mother, eager to see her son settled with a partner.
• Chen Jiaqi demonstrates dedication to her role and curiosity about the future of her character's storyline.

Significant Themes

• The theme of career progression and responsibility is highlighted through Dai Ying's advice to Li Xun about Detective Dee.
• The theme of family expectations and personal choices is explored through Wang Huiqing's hopes for Li Xun's relationship status.
• The theme of creative control and audience anticipation is touched upon through Chen Jiaqi's curiosity about Young Bao Qingtian 2.

Character Interactions

• Dai Ying and Li Xun's dynamic is playful yet professional, with hints of romantic tension.
• Li Xun's interaction with his mother, Wang Huiqing, is warm and respectful, despite her meddling in his love life.
• Chen Jiaqi's interaction with Li Xun is friendly and enthusiastic, showing her dedication to her craft and interest in the future of her character's storyline.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Jiaqi, daughter of Chen Minghao, complains that Li Xun, the screenwriter, has removed her character's scenes from 'Young Bao Qingtian 2'.
• Chen Minghao explains that Li Xun's stories are well-planned and unlikely to change significantly.
• At Yan Province Satellite TV, Xiao Liu and Xiao Li discuss the station's financial struggles and low ad prices.
• A client arrives to discuss advertising on the station, and Deputy Director Zhu quotes an ad price of 18,000 yuan for a 15-second prime time slot, which surprises Xiao Li as it's much higher than the station's usual quote of 8,000 yuan.

Character Developments

• Chen Jiaqi: Displayed immaturity and impulsiveness in her reaction to Li Xun's decision, but also showed determination to improve her acting skills.
• Chen Minghao: Revealed wisdom and understanding of Li Xun's creative process, and offered guidance to his daughter.
• Xiao Liu and Xiao Li: Showed concern for their station's financial struggles and discussed the impact of 'Young Bao Qingtian' on ad prices.
• Deputy Director Zhu: Demonstrated a willingness to negotiate and secure a deal, potentially misquoting the ad price to achieve this.

Significant Themes

• The impact of popularity on acting skills and career growth (Chen Jiaqi and Chen Minghao).
• The financial struggles of a TV station and the importance of advertising revenue (Yan Province Satellite TV).
• The creative process and integrity of a screenwriter (Li Xun).

Character Interactions

• Chen Jiaqi and Chen Minghao: Father-daughter interaction, with Chen Minghao offering advice and guidance to his daughter.
• Xiao Liu and Xiao Li: Colleagues discussing work-related issues and expressing their concerns about their station's financial situation.
• Deputy Director Zhu and the client: Negotiating an advertising deal, with Zhu potentially misquoting the price to secure the deal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xun completes writing two scripts, Young Bao Qingtian 2 and Detective Dee 1, in a month, sending them to Dai Ying.
• Wang Hai, Li Xun's colleague, is astonished by Li Xun's writing speed and work ethic.
• Li Xun reveals he could have finished the scripts earlier but chose to maintain a balanced work-rest schedule.
• Dai Ying receives the scripts and is surprised by the title Detective Dee 1, leading to a conversation about sequels.

Character Developments

• Li Xun demonstrates exceptional writing speed, discipline, and confidence in his work.
• Wang Hai struggles to keep up with Li Xun's pace and begins to question his own abilities and aspirations.

Significant Themes

• Work ethic and dedication: Li Xun's commitment to his craft is starkly contrasted with Wang Hai's more average work habits.
• Ambition and self-belief: Li Xun's confidence in his work and potential is evident, while Wang Hai begins to question his own goals.

Character Interactions

• Li Xun and Wang Hai's interaction highlights the difference in their work ethics and attitudes towards their careers.
• Li Xun and Dai Ying's WeChat conversation showcases their professional relationship and Li Xun's plans for future projects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Mingyuan, the chairman of Penguin Video, receives two scripts from Vice President Dai Ying: Young Bao Qingtian 2 and Detective Dee.
• Ma Mingyuan is more drawn to Detective Dee despite its unmarketable aspects, such as an old male lead and lack of romantic subplots.
• He reads the entire script of Detective Dee and decides to invest in it as an S-level project, despite its risks.
• Ma Mingyuan takes the script home and asks his daughter, Ma Jiaying, for her opinion, hoping to gauge the interest of her generation in the drama.

Character Developments

• Ma Mingyuan: Struggles with his responsibility as a company chairman (to ensure commercial success) vs. his personal interest in Detective Dee. Ultimately, he decides to support the project, believing in its artistic value.
• Ma Jiaying: Initially disinterested in the historical drama, she becomes engrossed in the script as she reads it, indicating the potential appeal of the story to young audiences.

Significant Themes

• The tension between commercial viability and artistic integrity in film and television production.
• The potential of a story to captivate audiences despite not conforming to market trends.

Character Interactions

• Ma Mingyuan and Ma Jiaying: Their interaction highlights the generational gap in interest and understanding of historical dramas, but also shows the potential for a story to bridge this gap.
• Ma Mingyuan and Dai Ying (implied): Their relationship is one of mutual respect and trust, as Dai Ying understands Ma Mingyuan's personal interest in Detective Dee and supports his decision to invest in it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gili Khan sends a peace delegation to Great Zhou, but it's ambushed en route.
• Li Yuanfang, the delegation's escort captain, fights off assassins and saves Shibi Khan, Gili Khan's younger brother.
• The delegation presents a multi-gemmed pearl to Wu Zetian, who marries Princess Yiyang to Gili Khan. However, the real delegation is intercepted, and the sole survivor is Li Yuanfang.
• Di Renjie, the protagonist, investigates a murder case in a county town, leading to his encounter with Li Yuanfang.
• The story shifts to Youzhou, where Di Renjie faces the Governor, leading to a tense confrontation.

Character Developments

• Ma Jiaying, the reader, becomes increasingly engrossed in the script, showing curiosity and excitement.
• Li Yuanfang demonstrates his combat skills and heroism, saving Shibi Khan.
• Di Renjie showcases his intelligence, courage, and charisma, standing up to the Governor of Youzhou.
• Wu Zetian is portrayed as a powerful and manipulative ruler.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between nations and rulers.
• The importance of truth and justice in governance.
• The consequences of deception and manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Ma Jiaying's internal monologue reveals her thoughts and feelings about the script and its characters.
• Li Yuanfang and Di Renjie's first encounter hints at a potential partnership or conflict.
• Wu Zetian and the Turkic delegation's interaction showcases the emperor's cunning and the delegation's desperation.
• Di Renjie and the Governor of Youzhou's confrontation highlights Di Renjie's unyielding nature and the Governor's tyranny.
  Ma Jiaying's conversation with her father reflects her enthusiasm for the script and her desire for a well-made television series. She expresses her concerns about the casting of Li Yuanfang and encourages her father to invest in the production's quality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xun meets Su Jiangbo, the producer for Detective Dee.
• Li Xun decides to cast Chen Jiaqi in Detective Dee but isn't sure which role suits her best.
• Li Xun, Chen Jiaqi, and Chen Minghao have dinner to discuss potential roles for Chen Jiaqi in Detective Dee.

Character Developments

• Li Xun: Starts working with a new producer, Su Jiangbo. He values Chen Jiaqi's talent and wants to cast her in Detective Dee.
• Chen Jiaqi: Struggles with self-doubt after a series of failed self-selected roles. She's eager to work with Li Xun again but is uncertain about choosing a role.
• Chen Minghao: Supports his daughter's career and offers guidance on role selection.

Significant Themes

• The importance of role selection in an actor's career.
• Trust and mentorship between a father and daughter in the entertainment industry.
• The value of a screenwriter's work in shaping an actor's career.

Character Interactions

• Li Xun and Chen Jiaqi: They maintain a professional relationship, with Li Xun valuing Chen Jiaqi's talent and Chen Jiaqi seeking Li Xun's scripts.
• Chen Jiaqi and Chen Minghao: They have a close father-daughter relationship. Chen Minghao supports Chen Jiaqi's career and offers advice on role selection.
• Li Xun and Chen Minghao: They share a respectful and friendly relationship, with Chen Minghao acknowledging Li Xun's talent as a screenwriter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xun reveals he's planning a sequel to Detective Dee, titled 'Detective Dee 2'.
• He introduces a character, 'Ru Yan', who will play a significant role in the sequel.
• Chen Jiaqi expresses interest in playing 'Ru Yan'.
• Chen Minghao and Chen Jiaqi are surprised to learn Li Xun has plans for multiple sequels.
• Chen Minghao agrees to make a special appearance in 'Detective Dee' as Gili Khan.
• Li Xun struggles to find suitable actors for the roles of Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang.

Character Developments

• Chen Jiaqi: Shows interest in acting and is excited about the role of 'Ru Yan'.
• Chen Minghao: Demonstrates his influence and willingness to support Li Xun's project.
• Li Xun: Reveals his extensive planning for the Detective Dee series and his high standards for actors.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Planning: Li Xun's extensive planning for the series and his high standards reflect his ambition and dedication to his work.
• Legacy and Expectations: Li Xun's struggle to find suitable actors for key roles highlights the expectations he has for the project based on his memories from his past life.

Character Interactions

• Li Xun and Chen Minghao: Their interaction shows mutual respect and a willingness to support each other's careers.
• Li Xun and Chen Jiaqi: Li Xun's revelation about 'Ru Yan' excites Chen Jiaqi, leading to a positive interaction between them.
• Li Xun and Assistant Director Song Liang: Their interaction reveals Li Xun's high standards and his struggle to find suitable actors for key roles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xun and Song Liang are auditioning actors for the role of Di Renjie in Detective Dee.
• Wang Sitian, an experienced actor, auditions and impresses Song Liang, but Li Xun remains unsatisfied.
• Liu Rumin, a national first-class actor, auditions next. Despite Li Xun finding him too thin for the role, Liu Rumin's exceptional acting and improvisation skills impress both directors.
• Li Xun decides to cast Liu Rumin as Di Renjie after a month of preparation.

Character Developments

• Li Xun: Struggles to find an actor who matches his vision of Di Renjie from his past life, demonstrating his high standards and dedication to the role.
• Song Liang: Initially satisfied with Wang Sitian, but later recognizes Liu Rumin's superior acting skills and adapts to Li Xun's decision.
• Liu Rumin: Proves his exceptional acting skills and ability to adapt, securing the role of Di Renjie despite not perfectly matching Li Xun's physical expectations.

Significant Themes

• High standards and perfectionism in art (Li Xun's struggle to find the perfect actor for Di Renjie).
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in acting (Liu Rumin's improvisation during the audition).

Character Interactions

• Li Xun and Song Liang: The directors work together, with Song Liang being more satisfied with the auditions while Li Xun maintains high standards.
• Liu Rumin and the staff member: Liu Rumin improvises by involving the staff member in his audition scene, demonstrating his ability to think on his feet.
• Li Xun and Liu Rumin: Li Xun decides to cast Liu Rumin after recognizing his exceptional acting skills, despite not perfectly matching his physical expectations for the role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Rumin receives the script for 'Detective Dee' after his audition.
• He is deeply impressed by the script's brilliance and complexity.
• Liu Rumin worries about his ability to do justice to the role of Di Renjie due to his physique and the director's apparent doubts.
• He decides to gain weight to better fit the role and spends extensive time studying the script.

Character Developments

• Liu Rumin: His confidence in his acting skills is challenged by the exceptional script. He becomes determined to fully commit to the role, even changing his diet and lifestyle.
• Liu Xia (Liu Rumin's wife): She is initially concerned about Liu Rumin's dejected state after the audition, later worrying about his health as he gains weight for the role.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Dedication: Liu Rumin's ambition to leave a lasting legacy through his acting drives him to dedicate himself fully to the role of Di Renjie.
• Self-Doubt and Determination: Liu Rumin grapples with self-doubt about his ability to play the role but ultimately decides to push through his fears.
• Memory and Legacy: Liu Rumin reflects on the ephemeral nature of human memory and the desire to be remembered.

Character Interactions

• Liu Rumin and Liu Xia: Their interaction shows Liu Xia's concern and support for her husband, while Liu Rumin shares his fears and ambitions with her.
• Director Li Xun and Assistant Director Song Liang: Their interaction highlights the confusion and miscommunication between them regarding the audition prop for Li Yuanfang's character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The casting of the second male lead for "Detective Dee" draws significant industry attention despite director Li Xun's lack of experience.
• Yang Bin, an actor with exceptional action skills, auditions for the role of Li Yuanfang, the second male lead.
• The audition process involves martial arts tests, eliminating many actors, including well-known ones, based on their physical prowess.
• Yang Bin's audition is unusual; he's given a peculiar line, "I bet your gun is empty," and is not allowed to audition with the official script lines.

Character Developments

• Yang Bin remains confident and determined despite the high competition and his agent's skepticism.
• Yang Bin's acting skills and martial arts prowess are highlighted, setting him apart from other actors.

Significant Themes

• The importance of versatility in acting, encompassing both acting skills and physical prowess.
• The unusual and mysterious nature of the "Detective Dee" production, hinting at its potential uniqueness.

Character Interactions

• Yang Bin interacts with his agent, Sister Chen, who is initially reluctant to help him audition due to the high competition.
• Yang Bin meets with other actors during the audition process, witnessing their elimination and feeling his chances of success increase.
• Yang Bin shares his unusual audition experience with fellow artists at his agency, causing laughter and disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Bin auditions for the role of Li Yuanfang in the upcoming drama "Detective Dee," which is written by the same screenwriter as the popular series "Young Bao Qingtian."
• During the audition, the Assistant Director points a prop gun at Yang Bin's head, and Yang Bin improvises a line about there being no bullets.
• Yang Bin is eliminated after the audition, but later learns he has passed due to a call from the crew to his agent, Chen Juan.
• The crew informs Chen Juan that they plan to make Detective Dee a series and want Yang Bin to sign a contract for all four sequels.

Character Developments

• Yang Bin goes from being disappointed about failing his audition to elated when he learns he has passed.
• Chen Juan shows support and excitement for Yang Bin's success.
• The other actors present initially express sympathy for Yang Bin's perceived failure but later feel betrayed when they learn he passed.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Opportunity: Yang Bin's unexpected success in passing the audition highlights the role of luck and opportunity in achieving success.
• Perception vs. Reality: The other actors' initial sympathy for Yang Bin's perceived failure turns to resentment when they learn the truth, illustrating the difference between their perceptions and reality.
• Success and Its Impact: Yang Bin's upcoming role in a potentially popular series is expected to significantly boost his career, highlighting the impact of success on one's life and career.

Character Interactions

• Yang Bin interacts with other actors who initially express sympathy but later feel betrayed when they learn he passed the audition.
• Yang Bin and Chen Juan have a positive, supportive relationship, with Chen Juan showing excitement and support for Yang Bin's success.
• The crew of Detective Dee interacts with Chen Juan, informing her of Yang Bin's success and their plans for the series.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Detective Dee's production begins smoothly.
• Li Xun leads the team to Xi City for filming.
• Lu Qing, playing Wu Zetian, impresses Li Xun with her acting.
• Li Xun's favorite story is 'The Case of the Blue Shirt'.
• Zhang Qiang, Vice President of Gua Video, visits Su Province Satellite TV to discuss cooperation for 'web-first, TV-later' model.

Character Developments

• Liu Rumin gains weight for his role as Di Renjie.
• Li Xun, despite being a first-time director, handles production smoothly.
• Lu Qing demonstrates exceptional acting skills.
• Zhang Qiang is determined to increase Gua Video's competitiveness.

Significant Themes

• The changing dynamics between television drama production companies and television stations.
• The importance of high-quality, high-investment original dramas in attracting viewers and paid members.

Character Interactions

• Li Xun, Song Liang, and Jin Feng are surprised by Liu Rumin's weight gain.
• Zhang Qiang and Su Province Satellite TV discuss cooperation for the 'web-first, TV-later' model.
• Dai Ying is spotted at Su Province Satellite TV.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dai Ying, Penguin Video's Senior Vice President, and Liu Shoufu, Jiangsu Satellite TV's Program Acquisition Director, meet to discuss cooperation.
• Liu Shoufu praises 'Detective Dee' but expresses concerns about its market appeal due to lack of romance and young leads.
• Dai Ying and Liu Shoufu discuss the 'online first, then broadcast' model and its potential benefits.
• Liu Shoufu offers 60 million for Detective Dee's first broadcast rights on TV, which Dai Ying rejects as too low.
• Zhang Qiang, Gua Video's CEO, learns about Penguin Video's negotiations and decides to secure the deal with Jiangsu Satellite TV.
• Gua Video agrees to a 40 million deal with Jiangsu Satellite TV.

Character Developments

• Dai Ying: Stands firm on the value of Detective Dee, unwilling to accept a low offer.
• Liu Shoufu: Recognizes the show's quality but has reservations about its market potential, willing to negotiate but not overpay.
• Zhang Qiang: Initially uneasy about Penguin Video's involvement, ultimately decides to secure the deal with Jiangsu Satellite TV at a lower price.

Significant Themes

• The changing landscape of TV and video industry, with video websites gaining power and TV stations seeking to adapt.
• The 'online first, then broadcast' model and its potential benefits for both parties.
• The importance of market appeal and audience preferences in determining a show's value.

Character Interactions

• Dai Ying and Liu Shoufu: Engage in a professional, respectful negotiation, acknowledging each other's positions.
• Zhang Qiang and Director Lu: Zhang Qiang learns about Penguin Video's negotiations and decides to secure the deal with Jiangsu Satellite TV.
• Dai Ying and Zhang Qiang (indirectly): Dai Ying's unwillingness to accept a low offer for Detective Dee leads Zhang Qiang to secure the deal at an even lower price.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xun and Dai Ying's families watch a melodramatic TV show, "Mother-in-Law vs. Daughter-in-Law Showdown," after dinner.
• Dai Ying shares that Yan Province Satellite TV has offered 90 million for the first broadcast rights of Li Xun's drama, "Detective Dee."
• Li Xun receives a video call from his mother, Wang Huiqing, while at Dai Ying's house. Liu Fang, Dai Ying's mother, insists on speaking to Wang Huiqing, revealing their relationship.

Character Developments

• Li Xun: Struggles with his fear of marriage, influenced by the melodramatic TV show. He also shows concern for Yan Province Satellite TV's financial situation regarding his drama.
• Dai Ying: Demonstrates her professionalism in handling business matters and supports Li Xun's career.
• Liu Fang: Shows her eagerness to meet Wang Huiqing and solidify the relationship between their families.

Significant Themes

• Fear of marriage and commitment, influenced by melodramatic media.
• The importance of confidence and self-assurance in one's abilities.
• The role of family and relationships in career success.

Character Interactions

• Li Xun and Dai Ying: Bicker playfully, showing their comfort and affection towards each other.
• Li Xun and Liu Fang: Interact warmly, with Liu Fang expressing her confidence in Li Xun's career and future.
• Liu Fang and Wang Huiqing: Establish a connection, signaling the acceptance and approval of their children's relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xun's mother, Wang Huiqing, video calls Li Xun and meets Dai Ying, Li Xun's fake girlfriend.
• Wang Huiqing is delighted with Dai Ying and starts discussing wedding plans with Liu Fang, Dai Ying's mother.
• Li Xun and Dai Ying are forced to acknowledge that their fake relationship might become real due to their parents' enthusiasm.

Character Developments

• Li Xun: He remains calm and playful even when faced with the possibility of a real relationship with Dai Ying.
• Dai Ying: She becomes increasingly flustered and anxious as the situation spirals out of control, revealing her genuine emotions.
• Wang Huiqing: She shows excitement and eagerness to welcome Dai Ying as her daughter-in-law, demonstrating her warmth and acceptance.
• Liu Fang: She appears to be open-minded and friendly, easily getting along with Wang Huiqing and discussing wedding plans.

Significant Themes

• Control vs. Lack of Control: The characters struggle with maintaining control over their lives and relationships, with the parents' enthusiasm threatening to dictate the course of events.
• Fake vs. Real: The line between a fake relationship and a real one begins to blur, raising questions about genuine feelings and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Li Xun and Dai Ying: Their dynamic shifts from playful banter to genuine concern as they grapple with the possibility of a real relationship. They begin to understand each other's unspoken thoughts and emotions.
• Wang Huiqing and Liu Fang: The two mothers bond instantly over their shared excitement for their children's potential marriage, demonstrating their eagerness to become in-laws.
• Parents and Children: The parents' enthusiasm contrasts with their children's initial reluctance, highlighting the generational gap in attitudes towards relationships and marriage.