Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Fang Yongkang, a senior high school student, is focused on studying for the college entrance exam, neglecting other activities like games and sports.
• He visits the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion every weekend for fortune telling appointments with Shen Qiong.
• Shen Qiong receives a call from his friend Gu Liming, who has returned to Lingxi City, and Shen Qiong decides to pick him up.
• Shen Qiong leaves Ren Tianxue in charge of the fortune-telling sessions, giving her slips of paper with pre-written fortunes.

Character Developments

• Fang Yongkang is dedicated to his studies but also enjoys listening to music, which his mother encourages for English listening practice.
• Shen Qiong is revealed to have guessed the art teacher's profession accurately, showing his keen observation skills.
• Gu Liming, Shen Qiong's friend, returns to Lingxi City after a period abroad.
• Ren Tianxue discovers that Shen Qiong can divine fortunes without meeting clients, challenging her understanding of his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and single-minded focus on studying for the college entrance exam among senior high school students.
• The relationship between Shen Qiong and his clients, and the methods he uses for fortune telling.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yongkang and his mother discuss his study habits and the importance of rest.
• Shen Qiong and Ren Tianxue interact at the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, with Ren Tianxue questioning Shen Qiong about his methods.
• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming catch up over the phone, planning to meet up after Shen Qiong finishes his business at the shop.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gu Liming returns to China after a stint abroad, meeting Shen Qiong at the airport.
• Shen Qiong offers Gu Liming a job managing his Weibo, promoting his fortune-telling business, and interacting with fans, with a salary of twenty thousand yuan per month.
• Gu Liming agrees to stay with Shen Qiong temporarily and considers the job offer.

Character Developments

• Gu Liming: Returns to China secretly, seeking a job and a place to stay. He's initially dismissive of Shen Qiong's fortune-telling skills but is intrigued by the job offer.
• Shen Qiong: Confident in his fortune-telling abilities, he offers Gu Liming a high-paying job to manage his online presence and promote his business.

Significant Themes

• The challenges faced by overseas returnees in finding jobs and reintegrating into society.
• The potential of online platforms (like Weibo) for promoting businesses and managing reputations.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming: Old friends who tease each other but ultimately support one another. Their dynamic is playful and competitive, with Shen Qiong trying to impress Gu Liming with his success, and Gu Liming initially skeptical of Shen Qiong's claims.

Key Plot Points

• Gu Liming visits Shen Qiong's shop, Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.
• Ren Tianxue, Shen Qiong's assistant, arrives and teases Gu Liming, who flirts back.
• Fang Yongkang, a high school student, struggles with his academic performance and his love for music, deciding to visit Shen Qiong for guidance.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Maintains his calm and collected demeanor, showing concern for Fang Yongkang's situation.
• Gu Liming: Shows his playful and flirtatious nature, but respects Shen Qiong's wishes regarding Ren Tianxue.
• Ren Tianxue: Displayed her playful and confident side, enjoying teasing Gu Liming and Shen Qiong.
• Fang Yongkang: Struggles with his academic performance and his love for music, seeking Shen Qiong's guidance.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of personal passion vs. academic success.
• The struggle between personal desires and societal expectations.
• The power of belief and self-confidence in one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming: Show a close friendship, with Gu Liming playfully teasing Shen Qiong about his feelings for Ren Tianxue.
• Ren Tianxue and Gu Liming: Engage in playful banter, with Ren Tianxue enjoying teasing Gu Liming.
• Fang Yongkang: Struggles with his feelings about his academic performance and his love for music, seeking guidance from Shen Qiong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yongkang, a high school student with a passion for singing, visits Master Shen for fortune telling to confirm his talent.
• He meets Ren Tianxue, an employee of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, who is intrigued by his determination.
• Master Shen, Shen Qiong, reveals that Fang Yongkang has an extraordinary talent in singing with a skill level of 68.
• Shen Qiong helps Fang Yongkang gain confidence by listening to his online recordings and decides to promote him.
• Shen Qiong's Weibo post about Fang Yongkang's singing gains positive attention and support from netizens.

Character Developments

• Fang Yongkang: He overcomes his nervousness and gains confidence in his singing talent after meeting Master Shen. He is determined to pursue his dream despite his classmates' doubts about his height.
• Shen Qiong (Master Shen): He uses his fortune-telling skills to recognize Fang Yongkang's talent and decides to help him gain recognition. He is confident in his abilities and takes initiative to promote Fang Yongkang's singing.
• Ren Tianxue: She is curious about Fang Yongkang's determination and remembers him due to his unique purpose for fortune telling.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of Dreams: Fang Yongkang's desire to sing despite the obstacles and doubts he faces is a central theme.
• Confidence and Self-Belief: Fang Yongkang struggles with confidence in his abilities, which Master Shen helps him overcome.
• Recognition and Support: The positive response to Fang Yongkang's singing on Weibo highlights the importance of recognition and support in pursuing one's dreams.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yongkang and Master Shen: Their interaction leads to Fang Yongkang gaining confidence in his singing talent and Master Shen deciding to help promote him.
• Fang Yongkang and Ren Tianxue: Their brief interaction leaves Ren Tianxue curious about Fang Yongkang's determination.
• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming: They discuss Fang Yongkang's singing and decide to promote him, leading to positive responses from netizens.

Key Plot Points

• Fang Yongkang's classmates gossip about him after Master Shen promotes him on Weibo.
• Fang Yongkang's homeroom teacher scolds him and decides to call his parents.
• Fang Yongkang's song is played on the school radio, and he is praised by the DJ and some classmates.

Character Developments

• Fang Yongkang: Struggles with the sudden attention and gossip, feels abandoned, but finds hope when his song is played on the radio.
• Fu Panxue: Unaware of Fang Yongkang's situation, continues to chat with her friends.
• Master Shen: Unintentionally causes trouble for Fang Yongkang by promoting him on Weibo.

Significant Themes

• The power of gossip and how it can negatively impact one's reputation.
• The struggle between tradition (fortune telling) and modernity (scientific reasoning).
• The importance of self-belief and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yongkang and his classmates: They gossip about him, and he feels distant from them.
• Fang Yongkang and the DJ: The DJ plays his song on the radio and praises him, boosting his confidence.
• Fang Yongkang and Fu Panxue: He wants to talk to her but is too afraid of her reaction due to the gossip.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Fang Yongkang's singing talent is discovered and praised by his classmates.
• The homeroom teacher misinterprets the situation and believes Fang Yongkang has been influenced by feudal superstition, specifically Master Shen's fortune-telling.
• The teacher publicly reprimands Fang Yongkang, causing him embarrassment and confusion.
• The teacher's misunderstanding is revealed when students mention the campus broadcast of Fang Yongkang's cover song.
• Art teacher Xu Ruifeng overhears the students discussing Master Shen and sees an opportunity to benefit from the situation.

Character Developments

• Fang Yongkang: Gains confidence in his singing ability and is praised by his classmates, including Fu Panxue, whom he likes.
• Homeroom Teacher: Realizes his mistake in misunderstanding the situation and is embarrassed by his public reprimand of Fang Yongkang.
• Xu Ruifeng: Sees an opportunity to profit from the students' belief in Master Shen's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of talent and self-expression (Fang Yongkang's singing).
• Misunderstandings and their consequences (the homeroom teacher's reprimand).
• Opportunism and exploitation (Xu Ruifeng's plan to benefit from the situation).

Character Interactions

• Fang Yongkang and his classmates: They express their admiration for his singing and discuss his talent.
• Fang Yongkang and Fu Panxue: They express mutual interest, with Fu Panxue asking Fang Yongkang to sing for her after school.
• The homeroom teacher and Fang Yongkang: The teacher publicly reprimands Fang Yongkang, causing him embarrassment.
• Xu Ruifeng and the students: Xu Ruifeng overhears the students discussing Master Shen and decides to take advantage of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Liming reveals he helped Fang Yongkang become a campus celebrity by having the school's radio station play his song.
• Xu Ruifeng, a teacher from Fang Yongkang's school, visits the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion to propose a business deal with Shen Qiong.
• Xu Ruifeng wants Shen Qiong to tell students they are suited for painting to boost their confidence, offering money for each student.
• Shen Qiong refuses, finding Xu Ruifeng's offer laughable.
• Xu Ruifeng becomes angry and leaves, threatening to expose Shen Qiong as a fraud.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong shows his disdain for dishonesty and maintains his integrity.
• Gu Liming demonstrates his loyalty and support for Shen Qiong.
• Xu Ruifeng reveals his ambitious and manipulative nature, showing no respect for Shen Qiong's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Honesty and integrity vs. dishonesty and manipulation.
• The value of one's abilities and skills.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming share a friendly and humorous bond.
• Shen Qiong and Xu Ruifeng have a tense and confrontational interaction, with Shen Qiong refusing to compromise his principles.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Xu Ruifeng, upset about Shen Qiong's fortune-telling, decides to ruin his reputation.
• He writes a lengthy, captivating post on the campus forum, praising Shen Qiong and Fang Yongkang, while subtly discrediting Shen Qiong.
• The post goes viral, leading students to search for Shen Qiong and Fang Yongkang's information.
• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming suspect Xu Ruifeng's involvement but can't understand his strategy.

Character Developments

• Xu Ruifeng: Shows determination and cunning in his revenge plan.
• Shen Qiong: Recognizes the 'praise to destroy' tactic but can't pinpoint Xu Ruifeng's motive.
• Fang Yongkang: Gains unexpected popularity due to the post.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and counterattack.
• The power of words and social media in shaping public opinion.
• The 'praise to destroy' strategy.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ruifeng's interaction with his child shows his caring side despite his vengeful plan.
• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming's discussion reveals their understanding of Xu Ruifeng's tactics and their uncertainty about his true intentions.

Key Plot Points & Events

• A student asks his mother to visit Master Shen for fortune telling to see if he has talent in singing or other arts.
• The student's mother agrees, and they plan to go together on Saturday.
• The student secretly plans to use this opportunity to go on a date with a girl he likes.
• Shen Qiong receives good news from his sister about her writing being accepted for publication.

Character Developments

• The student shows initiative and determination in pursuing his interests.
• The student's mother is supportive of her son's aspirations.
• Shen Qiong is proud of his sister's achievements and shares her excitement.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of personal interests and talents.
• Support and understanding from family members.
• Trust and deception in relationships (the student's secret plan).

Character Interactions

• The student and his mother have a heart-to-heart conversation about his interests.
• The student and his friend, Gu Liming, engage in playful banter and competition.
• Shen Qiong and his sister, Shen Shi, share their excitement about her writing success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Shen's Weibo is managed by Gu Liming, who gauges customer satisfaction.
• A student, Zou Botao, successfully books an appointment with Master Shen to ask about his talent in art.
• Master Shen uses divination to determine Zou Botao's talent and encourages him to pursue Fine Arts.
• Zou Botao, convinced by Master Shen's reading, decides to become an art student and informs his teacher, Xu Ruifeng.

Character Developments

• Zou Botao gains confidence in his artistic talent and decides to pursue Fine Arts.
• Xu Ruifeng remains skeptical of Master Shen's methods and believes he's deceiving clients.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and encouragement in influencing one's decisions and actions.
• The potential for deception and manipulation in fortune telling.

Character Interactions

• Zou Botao and Master Shen: Zou Botao seeks Master Shen's guidance, and Master Shen encourages him to pursue his passion for art.
• Zou Botao and Xu Ruifeng: Zou Botao informs Xu Ruifeng of his decision to become an art student, and Xu Ruifeng expresses his support while remaining skeptical of Master Shen's methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A poster mocking No. 73 Middle School goes viral, causing the vice principal, Zhu Kangsheng, to order an investigation.
• The poster is suspected to be written by either a student or Master Shen, the fortune-telling teacher.
• The computer teacher, Li Jianqing, is tasked with tracing the IP address of the poster's account.
• Shen Qiong, the fortune-telling master, discovers a book on "Thick Black Theory" in his pavilion.
• Shen Qiong's sister, Shen Shi, invites him to their alma mater's anniversary celebration, where he hopes to see celebrity skill values.

Character Developments

• Zhu Kangsheng shows determination in investigating the poster incident.
• Li Jianqing is revealed to be a skilled League of Legends player.
• Shen Qiong expresses disinterest in the "Thick Black Theory" book.
• Shen Shi shows excitement about the anniversary celebration and hints at wanting to introduce her brother to girls.

Significant Themes

• The impact of social media and online posts on public opinion and a school's reputation.
• The pursuit of skill and success, as seen in the "Thick Black Theory" book and Shen Qiong's interest in celebrities' skill values.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Kangsheng interacts with the homeroom teachers, ordering them to investigate the poster incident.
• Li Jianqing interacts with his students, entrusting them with his League of Legends game while he takes a call from Zhu Kangsheng.
• Shen Qiong and Shen Shi have a sibling conversation, with Shen Shi inviting Shen Qiong to their school's anniversary celebration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yunxi and Ren Tianxue meet two wealthy men, Xu Tiancheng and Xiang Weirong, at a hot pot restaurant.
• The men, with ulterior motives, try to get the women drunk to take advantage of them.
• Ye Yunxi, aware of their intentions, outsmarts them by getting Xiang Weirong drunk while faking her own inebriation.
• After the men leave, Ye Yunxi reveals she's upset about a recent breakup.

Character Developments

• Ye Yunxi: Shows cunning and quick thinking in outmaneuvering the men. Reveals vulnerability and heartbreak over her breakup.
• Ren Tianxue: Displays concern and protectiveness towards her best friend, Ye Yunxi.
• Xu Tiancheng & Xiang Weirong: Reveal their true colors as predatory and disrespectful towards women.

Significant Themes

• Female agency and empowerment: Ye Yunxi takes control of the situation and outwits the men.
• The dangers of predatory men: Xu Tiancheng and Xiang Weirong represent men who use their wealth and charm to exploit women.
• The pain of heartbreak: Ye Yunxi's emotional state is affected by her recent breakup.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yunxi and Ren Tianxue: Best friends who support and look out for each other.
• Ye Yunxi and Xu Tiancheng/Xiang Weirong: Initially playful and flirtatious, Ye Yunxi later manipulates them to protect herself and her friend.
• Xu Tiancheng and Xiang Weirong: Competitive and boastful, they try to one-up each other in pursuing the women.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong travels to Shanghai City alone, aiming to meet Ye Yunxi.
• At the airport, he meets Ye Yunxi and they have a brief conversation.
• Shen Qiong tries to get Ye Yunxi's WeChat but fails due to the boarding announcement.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong shows his playful and confident side, trying to impress Ye Yunxi.
• Ye Yunxi appears more composed and reserved, though she finds Shen Qiong amusing.

Significant Themes

• Fate and chance encounters.
• The power of first impressions and initial conversations.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Ye Yunxi's initial meeting is filled with lighthearted banter and mutual curiosity.
• Shen Qiong's attempts to get Ye Yunxi's contact information are thwarted by the boarding announcement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong arrives in Shanghai and visits his old school, Shanghai Drama Academy.
• He witnesses a basketball game with cheerleaders, including two he finds less attractive than he expected.
• Huang Hongxuan, a popular graduate, flirts with the cheerleaders, and one confesses to him.
• Ye Yunxi arrives, and Huang Hongxuan pursues her, having previously pursued her in school.
• Ye Yunxi uses Shen Qiong as a shield, claiming him as her boyfriend to deter Huang Hongxuan.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Arrives in Shanghai, shows amusement at Huang Hongxuan's behavior, and becomes an unwilling participant in Ye Yunxi's charade.
• Ye Yunxi: Struggles with Huang Hongxuan's advances, uses Shen Qiong to escape the situation.
• Huang Hongxuan: Displays arrogant and flirtatious behavior, becomes jealous and persistent when Ye Yunxi rejects him.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Huang Hongxuan's attraction to the cheerleaders based on their looks, while Shen Qiong finds them less appealing in person.
• Manipulation and Deception: Ye Yunxi uses Shen Qiong to deter Huang Hongxuan, while Huang Hongxuan manipulates the cheerleaders' feelings.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Ye Yunxi: Briefly interact, with Ye Yunxi using Shen Qiong as a shield against Huang Hongxuan.
• Huang Hongxuan and the cheerleaders: He flirts with and manipulates their feelings, ultimately causing one to become upset.
• Huang Hongxuan and Ye Yunxi: They have a history, with Huang Hongxuan pursuing her and Ye Yunxi rejecting him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong helps Ye Yunxi by pretending to be her boyfriend to make Huang Hongxuan back off.
• Huang Hongxuan punches Shen Qiong, who takes the hit to protect Ye Yunxi and then kicks Huang Hongxuan in the groin.
• Shen Qiong and Ye Yunxi go to the school clinic to treat his injury.
• They run into Shen Qiong's younger sister, Shen Shi, who mistakes Ye Yunxi for Shen Qiong's girlfriend.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong shows his protective side and isn't afraid to stand up for Ye Yunxi, even taking a punch for her.
• Ye Yunxi feels guilty for dragging Shen Qiong into her problem and is concerned about his injury.
• Shen Shi is excited to meet her brother's girlfriend and is eager to get to know Ye Yunxi.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Chivalry: Shen Qiong demonstrates his willingness to protect Ye Yunxi, even when it means getting hurt himself.
• Deception and Truth: Ye Yunxi and Shen Qiong are deceiving others about their relationship, leading to potential misunderstandings and complications.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Ye Yunxi grow closer as they navigate the situation together, with Ye Yunxi showing concern for Shen Qiong's injury and Shen Qiong being eager to spend more time with her.
• Shen Shi is excited to meet Ye Yunxi and sees her as a potential older sister figure, leading to a friendly interaction between the two.
• Huang Hongxuan's aggressive behavior towards Shen Qiong highlights the contrast between his character and Shen Qiong's protective nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong meets Ye Yunxi at the cafeteria and adds her on WeChat.
• Shen Qiong discovers talented students at Shanghai Drama Academy using People nearby.
• At No. 73 Middle School, the art student placement test results reveal that Zou Botao, who sought Master Shen's advice, scored the highest, while Huang Xingyun, who also saw Master Shen, scored poorly.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong shows interest in Ye Yunxi and adds her on WeChat.
• Zou Botao proves Master Shen's prediction correct by scoring the highest in the placement test.
• Huang Xingyun's poor performance in the test confirms Master Shen's advice that he is not suited for drawing.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny, as seen through Master Shen's fortune-telling and the students' test results.
• The importance of self-reflection and listening to advice, as demonstrated by Huang Xingyun's regret and Zou Botao's determination.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Ye Yunxi's playful interaction at the cafeteria.
• Xu Ruifeng's interaction with the students, revealing his favoritism and eventual shock at the test results.
• Zou Botao and Huang Xingyun's interactions with their peers, showcasing their differing attitudes towards Master Shen's advice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ruifeng is exposed as the anonymous poster on the campus forum advertising Master Shen.
• Vice Principal Zhu Kangsheng confronts Xu Ruifeng, who initially denies it but is later forced to admit his actions.
• Xu Ruifeng is ordered to write his resignation letter due to the severe impact of his actions on the school's reputation.
• Students and parents discuss Xu Ruifeng's actions, misunderstanding his intentions and admiring Master Shen, further humiliating Xu Ruifeng.

Character Developments

• Xu Ruifeng: Becomes increasingly desperate and angry as his plan backfires, leading to his resignation and public humiliation.
• Zhu Kangsheng: Becomes angrier and more determined to punish Xu Ruifeng for causing the school to lose face.

Significant Themes

• Karma: Xu Ruifeng's attempt to ruin Master Shen ultimately leads to his own downfall and humiliation.
• Misunderstanding: Xu Ruifeng's true intentions are misinterpreted by students and parents, adding to his distress.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ruifeng and Zhu Kangsheng: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Zhu Kangsheng scolding Xu Ruifeng and ordering him to resign.
• Students and parents: They discuss Xu Ruifeng's actions, misunderstanding his intentions and admiring Master Shen, further humiliating Xu Ruifeng.

Key Plot Points

• Gu Liming creates a forum, "Willful Master Shen," for Shen Qiong to share and exchange information about his fortune-telling.
• A netizen, "Silver Moon Demon," shares a story about a man sleeping outside the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion to secure an appointment with Shen Qiong, captivating forum members.
• Gu Liming's father calls, ordering him to return home immediately.

Character Developments

• Gu Liming: Shows initiative in promoting Shen Qiong's fortune-telling services and managing the forum.
• Shen Qiong: Becomes more popular, with his "People Nearby" reputation score reaching seventy thousand. He discovers Ye Yunxi's Cloud Music radio show.

Significant Themes

• The power of online platforms for promotion and sharing experiences.
• The impermanence of relationships and the inevitability of parting ways, as explored through Ye Yunxi's radio show.

Character Interactions

• Gu Liming and Shen Qiong: Show camaraderie and mutual support. Gu Liming shares the forum's progress with Shen Qiong before leaving for home.
• Gu Liming and his father: Gu Liming shows deference to his father, immediately complying with his order to return home.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gu Liming returns home, and his father disapproves of his job at Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.
• Gu Liming stands up to his father, refusing to quit his job.
• Uncle Li, a family friend, visits and asks Gu Liming for help in getting a fortune-telling session with Master Shen for his wife.

Character Developments

• Gu Liming shows newfound assertiveness in standing up to his father.
• Gu Liming's father remains stubborn and disapproving of Gu Liming's job.
• Uncle Li is revealed to be a well-connected and influential figure who is eager to seek Master Shen's help for his wife's health.

Significant Themes

• The tension between tradition and modernity, as represented by Gu Liming's father's disapproval of his job.
• The power of connections and influence, as seen through Uncle Li's eagerness to seek Master Shen's help.

Character Interactions

• Gu Liming and his father have a tense exchange regarding his job.
• Gu Liming and Uncle Li reconnect, with Gu Liming agreeing to help Uncle Li with his wife's health concerns.
• Gu Liming's father and Uncle Li discuss their sons' careers, with Gu Liming's father feeling embarrassed about Gu Liming's job.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Wang Yongrui, a migrant worker, loses a lottery ticket and finds it with the help of a young girl, but is later looked down upon by the girl's mother.
• Wang Yongrui is an online joke writer struggling to make ends meet due to low income and high competition.
• Ye Yunxi and Ren Tianxue meet, and Ye Yunxi reveals she met Shen Qiong (Ren's boss) without knowing his identity.

Character Developments

• Wang Yongrui: Struggles with poverty and societal prejudice, but maintains hope and dignity.
• Ye Yunxi: Shows curiosity and excitement about playing a trick on Shen Qiong after learning his identity.

Significant Themes

• Poverty and societal prejudice against the poor.
• The struggle of low-income workers to make a living.
• The impact of past experiences on one's behavior (Ye Yunxi's reaction to Shen Qiong).

Character Interactions

• Wang Yongrui and the young girl: A brief moment of kindness and understanding.
• Ye Yunxi and Ren Tianxue: Best friends sharing secrets and planning to play a trick on Shen Qiong.
• Wang Yongrui and the well-dressed woman: A stark contrast between their social statuses, leading to Wang Yongrui feeling looked down upon.