Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong agrees to give a reading to Gu Liming's father's friend, Li Hong's wife, at Shen Qiong's request.
• The appointment is set for the summit of Lingluo Mountain at 6 AM the day after tomorrow.
• Shen Qiong plans to use this method for future clients with unconventional appointment procedures.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Shows willingness to help despite breaking his own rules.
• Gu Liming: Acts as a middleman and explains Shen Qiong's eccentricities to Li Hong.

Significant Themes

• Flexibility in rules and traditions.
• The power dynamics between clients and fortune tellers.
• The importance of sincerity and effort in seeking fortune telling services.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming: Their friendship is evident through their banter and mutual understanding.
• Gu Liming and Li Hong: Gu Liming acts as a mediator, explaining Shen Qiong's unique requirements to Li Hong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming discuss business and potential clients.
• Shen Qiong meets Wang Yongrui on Lingluo Mountain, who has an exceptionally high Luck Value of 9.
• Shen Qiong performs a fortune-telling session for Li Hong and his wife.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Shows his ability to attract clients and maintain his reputation through accurate fortune-telling and the 'discretionary tips' rule.
• Wang Yongrui: A mysterious figure with an extremely high Luck Value, hinting at potential future importance.
• Li Hong: A client who seeks Shen Qiong's fortune-telling services, revealing his past hardships and current prosperity.

Significant Themes

• The power of luck and its influence on one's life (represented by Wang Yongrui's high Luck Value).
• The importance of reputation and client satisfaction in maintaining business success (shown through Shen Qiong's fortune-telling skills and 'discretionary tips' rule).

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming: Discuss business strategies and potential clients, showing their camaraderie and understanding of each other's methods.
• Shen Qiong and Li Hong: Shen Qiong successfully impresses Li Hong with his fortune-telling skills, establishing a client relationship.
• Shen Qiong and Wang Yongrui: A brief encounter with Wang Yongrui piques Shen Qiong's curiosity, foreshadowing potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fangru visits Shen Qiong for a health check-up, revealing her mahjong habit and its effects on her health.
• Shen Qiong diagnoses her health issues and advises her to rest and avoid smoke.
• Li Hong and Lin Fangru discuss their plans for a trip to West Lake after the National Day holiday.
• Shen Qiong gives Wang Yongrui a reading and a red envelope, encouraging him to live well despite his struggles.

Character Developments

• Lin Fangru: Realizes the impact of her mahjong habit on her health and agrees to rest and take a trip.
• Li Hong: Shows concern for his wife's health and agrees to their trip.
• Wang Yongrui: Struggles with financial difficulties and suicidal thoughts, but is moved by Shen Qiong's kindness.

Significant Themes

• The impact of habits on health (Lin Fangru's mahjong habit).
• Kindness and charity (Shen Qiong's act of giving Wang Yongrui a red envelope).
• The struggle between wealth and poverty (Wang Yongrui's situation).

Character Interactions

• Lin Fangru and Li Hong: Bicker about their trip plans but ultimately agree on a solution.
• Shen Qiong and Wang Yongrui: Shen Qiong offers a reading and a red envelope, encouraging Wang Yongrui to live well.
• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming: Discuss buying a car, with Gu Liming expressing his desire for a high-end car.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yongrui finds a red envelope containing 3000 yuan and a note with "Sudden Fortune" written on it.
• He becomes obsessed with the idea that the "Sudden Fortune" refers to winning the lottery.
• He buys a lottery ticket and waits anxiously for the drawing.
• He discovers he has the wrong ticket and finds the correct one, only to realize he has won.

Character Developments

• Wang Yongrui's character is driven by his desire for wealth, leading him to pin his hopes on winning the lottery.
• His landlady is portrayed as greedy and manipulative, overcharging him for rent and utilities.
• The convenience store owner shows concern for Wang Yongrui's well-being but also thinks he's foolish for relying on lottery winnings.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: Wang Yongrui's obsession with wealth leads him to pin all his hopes on winning the lottery, causing him immense anxiety and disappointment.
• Fortune and fate: The phrase "Sudden Fortune" suggests that wealth can come suddenly and unexpectedly, but it also implies that one's fate is predetermined.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yongrui interacts with his landlady, who overcharges him and tries to evict him.
• He also interacts with the convenience store owner, who offers him a job but ultimately feels pity for his situation.
• Wang Yongrui's interaction with Master Shen, though indirect, drives the plot as he becomes convinced that the "Sudden Fortune" divination refers to winning the lottery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yongrui, the lottery winner, returns to thank Master Shen, gifting him a Mercedes-Benz sports car worth over seven hundred thousand yuan.
• Gu Liming, Shen Qiong's assistant, is astonished by the turn of events and takes photos of the car and Wang Yongrui to promote Shen Qiong's divination skills online.

Character Developments

• Wang Yongrui: Shows gratitude and generosity, having transformed his life after winning the lottery and being divined by Master Shen.
• Gu Liming: Demonstrates enthusiasm and eagerness to promote Shen Qiong's skills, showing a mix of curiosity and ambition.
• Shen Qiong: Maintains his calm and generous demeanor, accepting the gift graciously and showing satisfaction with the outcome.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and kindness: Wang Yongrui's actions highlight the theme of repaying kindness, showing that good deeds can lead to positive outcomes.
• Fortune and wealth: The lottery win and the expensive car gift emphasize the theme of sudden fortune and its impact on one's life.
• Promotion and reputation: Gu Liming's actions underscore the theme of promoting one's skills and reputation through success stories.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yongrui and Shen Qiong: Their interaction shows a strong bond of gratitude and respect, with Wang Yongrui expressing his thanks and Shen Qiong accepting the gift graciously.
• Gu Liming and Wang Yongrui: They interact briefly, with Gu Liming persuading Wang Yongrui to pose for photos to promote Shen Qiong's skills.
• Gu Liming and Shen Qiong: Their interaction reveals Gu Liming's enthusiasm and Shen Qiong's satisfaction with the outcome, as well as their shared interest in promoting Shen Qiong's reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Liming posts photos on Master Shen's Weibo, revealing a multi-million dollar lottery winner visiting Heavenly Secrets Pavilion and gifting a Mercedes-Benz to Master Shen.
• The post goes viral, sparking intense discussion and curiosity about the lottery winner and Master Shen.
• Shen Qiong's Weibo followers surge to 70,000 overnight, and his Tieba community grows rapidly.
• A novel based on the true story is serialized on Tieba to promote Master Shen's fortune-telling services.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong levels up and faces a dilemma in choosing between Athletic Skill, Talent Skill Potential Value, and Professional Skill.
• Gu Liming demonstrates his promotional skills by creating a viral Weibo post and commissioning a novel on Tieba.

Significant Themes

• The power of social media and viral content in shaping public opinion and driving popularity.
• The allure of luck and the lottery, offering hope to those with meager lives and incomes.
• The struggle between choosing immediate benefits (like Athletic or Professional Skill) and long-term potential (like Talent Skill Potential Value).

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming continue to collaborate, with Gu Liming handling promotions and Shen Qiong providing fortune-telling services.
• Netizens engage in lively discussions on Weibo and Tieba, expressing curiosity, skepticism, and admiration for Master Shen.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Shen Qiong discovers he can now see potential values for all common societal talents, not just current skill points.
• He finds that Fang Yongkang, a singer, has improved and has a high potential value (80) in Singing.
• Shen Qiong starts observing people with low skill values but high potential values, hoping to find hidden talents.
• Gu Liming asks to borrow Shen Qiong's car to take his ex-girlfriend's sister to the hospital, leading to a playful exchange between them.
• Shen Qiong discovers a young man with an astonishingly high potential value (88) in Dancing, despite being overweight.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong shows interest in finding and nurturing hidden talents.
• Gu Liming displays a playful and flirtatious nature, hinting at his past relationships.
• The overweight young man with high dancing potential is introduced, though not by name.

Significant Themes

• Potential vs. current ability
• Discovering and nurturing hidden talents
• The impact of physical appearance on perceived abilities (e.g., the overweight dancer)

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming's playful banter continues, with Gu Liming's flirtatious nature contrasting with Shen Qiong's serious demeanor.
• Shen Shi, Shen Qiong's sister, is mentioned in passing by her roommates, who are excited about the possibility of meeting Master Shen (Shen Qiong).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong reveals to his sister that he is the famous Master Shen.
• Jiang Leyi, a chubby boy, tries to impress a girl by dancing but fails, leading to laughter from her and her friends.
• Jiang Leyi finds a watch and his phone rings with an unsaved number. The caller asks if he wants to dance and hints at being Master Shen.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Confirms his identity as Master Shen and expresses confidence in his ability to predict the future.
• Jiang Leyi: Attempts to impress a girl he likes through dancing but fails, showing his determination and persistence despite setbacks.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Shen Qiong's reveal of his identity as Master Shen.
• Persistence: Jiang Leyi's determination to dance despite his initial failure and the laughter from others.
• Fortune and Destiny: The mention of Master Shen and his prediction for Jiang Leyi's future in dancing.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and his sister: They tease each other about Shen Qiong's fame as Master Shen.
• Jiang Leyi and the group of dancers: Jiang Leyi tries to impress the girl he likes by dancing but ends up being laughed at by her and her friends.
• Jiang Leyi and the unknown caller: The caller, hinted to be Master Shen, encourages Jiang Leyi to dance and predicts a bright future for him.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Shen Qiong lends his car to Gu Liming.
• Shen Qiong goes shopping and bumps into Li Mengqing and her boyfriend, Chen Yaohui, at a clothing store.
• Chen Yaohui tries to impress Li Mengqing and belittle Shen Qiong by offering him a suit he doesn't like.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong remains calm and collected despite Chen Yaohui's attempts to put him down.
• Li Mengqing is oblivious to the tension between the two men.
• Chen Yaohui reveals his jealousy and desire to assert his dominance over Li Mengqing.

Significant Themes

• Class and wealth disparity.
• Male competition and jealousy.
• The importance of self-confidence and not being swayed by others' opinions.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Li Mengqing catch up and reminisce about old times.
• Chen Yaohui tries to assert his dominance and show off his wealth in front of Shen Qiong.
• Shen Qiong remains unfazed by Chen Yaohui's attempts to belittle him.

Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong encounters Li Mengqing and her boyfriend, Chen Yaohui, at a clothing store. Chen Yaohui tries to impress Shen Qiong by offering to buy him clothes, but Shen Qiong declines.
• Shen Qiong meets Gu Liming at an intersection, and they drive off together in Shen Qiong's sports car, leaving Chen Yaohui feeling embarrassed and humiliated.
• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming discuss appointment methods for the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, deciding to adopt an online-offline hybrid approach inspired by the Xiangmen pass.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong remains calm and composed, not easily swayed by Chen Yaohui's attempts to show off.
• Gu Liming shows his loyalty and support towards Shen Qiong, laughing at Chen Yaohui's expense.
• Chen Yaohui is revealed to be insecure and prone to showing off, feeling embarrassed when he realizes Shen Qiong has a more expensive car.

Significant Themes

• The theme of appearances versus reality is explored through Chen Yaohui's attempts to impress Shen Qiong and his subsequent humiliation.
• The value of hard work and genuine effort is highlighted as Shen Qiong and Gu Liming discuss improving the appointment process for the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Chen Yaohui's interaction highlights their contrasting personalities and values.
• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming's interaction shows their strong friendship and mutual respect.
• Li Mengqing's role is minimal in this chapter, mainly serving as a witness to the interactions between the other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong posts new appointment regulations for fortune-telling on Weibo.
• First-time appointments must be made offline with a photo submission.
• Non-first-time appointments can be made online or offline.
• The new appointment method attracts a crowd outside the shop.
• Jiang Leyi, inspired by Shen Qiong, decides to join a dance team to pursue his talent and move on from Zheng Zixuan.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Introduces new appointment methods to manage the influx of clients.
• Jiang Leyi: Realizes he has talent in dance, not Breaking, and decides to join a dance team, moving on from Zheng Zixuan.

Significant Themes

• Talent and self-discovery (Jiang Leyi's realization of his talent in dance).
• Change and adaptation (Shen Qiong's introduction of new appointment methods).

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and the neighbors: The neighbors gather outside the shop to discuss and understand the new appointment methods.
• Jiang Leyi and Zheng Zixuan: Jiang Leyi confesses his feelings and decides to move on after Zheng Zixuan's harsh words.
• Jiang Leyi and his classmates: Jiang Leyi receives support from his classmates after standing up to Zheng Zixuan.
• Jiang Leyi and his dance team: Jiang Leyi joins the dance team and receives encouragement from his teammates.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Fang Cheng Zhou and Li Yupeng discuss their plan to write about Master Shen to boost their news click-through rate.
• They are overheard by other customers at a breakfast shop, who become upset and offended by their conversation.
• The shop owner and customers ask them to leave, causing the two men to leave the shop.

Character Developments

• Fang Cheng Zhou and Li Yupeng display their ambition and disregard for others' beliefs and feelings.
• The shop owner and customers show their loyalty and respect for Master Shen.

Significant Themes

• Superstition and its influence on people's beliefs and actions.
• The power of public opinion and peer pressure.
• The consequences of careless and disrespectful words.

Character Interactions

• Fang Cheng Zhou and Li Yupeng interact with each other, showing their shared ambition and disregard for others.
• The shop owner and customers interact with Fang Cheng Zhou and Li Yupeng, showing their disapproval and offense at the two men's words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong meets Li Kun, a client seeking investment advice.
• Lu Cong, a company manager, plans to participate in a high-stakes project drawing, risking his company's renewal contract.
• Lu Cong arranges a meeting with Shen Qiong for Saturday morning to calculate his luck for the drawing.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Shows caution in giving advice, waives a client's fee, and agrees to help Lu Cong calculate his luck.
• Lu Cong: Demonstrates determination and willingness to take risks for professional advancement.
• Li Kun: Shows indecision about pursuing a career in investment, seeking Shen Qiong's guidance.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fate: Characters rely on Shen Qiong's fortune-telling to influence their decisions and outcomes.
• Risk-taking: Lu Cong's willingness to gamble on the project drawing reflects his ambition and determination.
• Caution and responsibility: Shen Qiong's careful approach to fortune-telling highlights the importance of responsible decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Li Kun: The client seeks Shen Qiong's advice, but Shen Qiong cannot provide concrete guidance due to Li Kun's limited potential.
• Lu Cong and Director Qin: Lu Cong persuades Director Qin to delay the renewal contract, risking his position in the company.
• Lu Cong and Gu Liming: Lu Cong arranges a meeting with Shen Qiong through Gu Liming to calculate his luck for the project drawing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming go to Lingluo Mountain for a reading.
• Lu Cong, a man with high Luck Value, seeks Shen Qiong's guidance regarding a crucial decision.
• Lu Cong has a one-in-seven chance to secure a lucrative project by drawing lots but faces consequences if he doesn't get picked.
• Shen Qiong initially advises Lu Cong not to go, then changes his mind and encourages him to participate.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong demonstrates his fortune-telling abilities and uses them to manipulate Lu Cong's decision, showing his growing confidence and skill.
• Lu Cong shows determination and desperation in securing the project, revealing his ambition and willingness to take risks.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fate: Shen Qiong's readings and Lu Cong's situation revolve around luck and fate, with Shen Qiong influencing Lu Cong's decision based on his high Luck Value.
• Risk and reward: Lu Cong faces a high-risk, high-reward situation, and Shen Qiong's guidance helps him make a decision based on his perceived luck.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming: The two friends work together, with Gu Liming supporting Shen Qiong's readings and accepting payment on his behalf.
• Shen Qiong and Lu Cong: Shen Qiong manipulates Lu Cong's decision, initially discouraging him then encouraging him, based on Lu Cong's high Luck Value and the potential outcome of the drawing.
• Lu Cong and Director Qin: Lu Cong reports his decision to Director Qin, who agrees to trust him one more time based on Lu Cong's confidence and the potential benefits of securing the project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Cong attends a business meeting where the attendees draw lots to determine who will secure a lucrative project. Lu Cong, who had previously consulted a fortune-teller named Master Shen, wins the draw.
• Yu Jiaping, a 13-year-old boy with autism, is undergoing treatment with psychologist Ye Yusheng. He has a unique painting style, leaving his works unfinished, despite their beauty.

Character Developments

• Lu Cong: Initially downtrodden and struggling, Lu Cong gains confidence and luck after consulting Master Shen, ultimately securing a significant business deal.
• Yu Jiaping: The boy shows improvement in his painting skills and communication with his mother under Ye Yusheng's guidance, but he still refuses to complete his paintings.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fate: Lu Cong's fortune changes after consulting Master Shen, suggesting that luck plays a significant role in his success.
• Patience and persistence: Yu Jiaping's mother continues to support her son's treatment and painting, despite his setbacks and the unfinished nature of his artwork.
• The power of belief: Lu Cong's belief in Master Shen's predictions boosts his confidence and contributes to his success.

Character Interactions

• Lu Cong interacts with other businessmen, displaying his competitive nature and willingness to take risks.
• Yu Jiaping interacts with his mother and Ye Yusheng, showing progress in his communication skills and emotional expression.
• The mother and Ye Yusheng discuss Yu Jiaping's treatment and progress, highlighting the mother's dedication and Ye Yusheng's professionalism.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Shen Qiong meets Chen Menglan and her autistic son, Yu Jiaping, at the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.
• Shen Qiong compares Yu Jiaping to Stephen Wiltshire, a British autistic savant painter.
• Shen Qiong learns about Yu Jiaping's painting habits and agrees to visit their home to see his paintings.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: He shows empathy and understanding towards Yu Jiaping's condition and genuine interest in his talent.
• Yu Jiaping: He remains indifferent and non-verbal throughout the meeting, displaying his autistic traits.
• Chen Menglan: She is a worried mother who hopes for the best for her son but also fears her expectations are too high.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Autism: The chapter explores the relationship between genius and autism, with Yu Jiaping being a talented painter despite his condition.
• Understanding and Acceptance: Shen Qiong's understanding and acceptance of Yu Jiaping's peculiarities show the importance of empathy and patience in dealing with people who are different.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Chen Menglan: They have a heart-to-heart conversation about Yu Jiaping's talent and condition, with Shen Qiong offering guidance and support.
• Shen Qiong and Yu Jiaping: There's minimal interaction between them due to Yu Jiaping's condition, but Shen Qiong shows interest in his paintings and offers to visit their home.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qiong visits Chen Menglan and Yu Jiaping's home to see Yu Jiaping's paintings.
• He is astonished by the quality and unique style of Yu Jiaping's paintings, each with a deliberate "flaw."
• Shen Qiong decides to buy one of Yu Jiaping's paintings for 30,000 yuan.
• Yu Hongyong, Yu Jiaping's father, returns home, causing a scene and accusing Shen Qiong of having an affair with his wife.
• Shen Qiong gets into a physical altercation with Yu Hongyong, kicking him out of the house.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Shows appreciation for art and kindness by offering a higher price for Yu Jiaping's painting to help the struggling family. He also stands up for Chen Menglan against Yu Hongyong's abuse.
• Yu Jiaping: Not present but shown to be a prodigious painter with a unique style.
• Chen Menglan: Struggles with her husband's gambling addiction and abuse. She stands up for herself and Shen Qiong against Yu Hongyong.
• Yu Hongyong: Revealed to be a gambling addict and abusive towards his wife. He accuses Shen Qiong of having an affair with Chen Menglan without cause.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of a single mother raising a talented child while dealing with an abusive and gambling-addicted husband.
• The unique artistic talent and potential of Yu Jiaping.
• The kindness and appreciation of art shown by Shen Qiong.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Chen Menglan: They interact positively, with Shen Qiong showing kindness and respect towards Chen Menglan, while she is grateful and welcoming towards him.
• Shen Qiong and Yu Hongyong: They have a heated argument and physical altercation due to Yu Hongyong's baseless accusations and abuse towards Chen Menglan.
• Chen Menglan and Yu Hongyong: They have a tense and abusive relationship, with Chen Menglan standing up for herself and Shen Qiong against Yu Hongyong's accusations and violence.

Key Plot Points

• Shen Qiong discovers he's being followed by a reporter, Li Yupeng, who caught him with Chen Menglan.
• Shen Qiong devises a plan to lose Li Yupeng's tail with the help of his friend, Gu Liming.
• Shen Qiong buys a painting from a child, Yu Jiaping, for 30,000 yuan, which he believes is incomplete on purpose.
• Gu Liming shares a picture of the painting on Facebook, causing a sensation among his classmates.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong shows concern for Chen Menglan and her son, Yu Jiaping.
• Shen Qiong demonstrates quick thinking and resourcefulness in losing Li Yupeng's tail.
• Gu Liming shows loyalty and willingness to help Shen Qiong.

Significant Themes

• The painting's incomplete appearance and its potential deeper meaning symbolize the beauty in imperfection.
• The pursuit of truth and the consequences of exposure, as seen through Li Yupeng's actions.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming work together to lose Li Yupeng's tail, showcasing their friendship and trust.
• Shen Qiong's interaction with Yu Jiaping hints at a potential mentor-mentee relationship.

Key Plot Points

• Shen Qiong discovers a painting left behind by Yu Jiaping, which Gu Liming values highly and posts on Facebook.
• Shen Qiong posts the painting on Weibo, asking netizens to appraise it.
• Netizens' opinions are divided, with some praising it and others criticizing it for being unfinished and lacking artistic value.
• Ouyang Cheng, a certified painter, leaves a comment with a question mark after "prodigy painter," sparking further debate.

Character Developments

• Shen Qiong: Shows interest in art appreciation and is willing to learn.
• Gu Liming: Demonstrates his ability to promote art and hype up fans.
• Yu Jiaping (mentioned): His painting skill is valued at 75, indicating his potential as a prodigy painter.

Significant Themes

• Art appreciation and its subjectivity.
• The impact of social media on art promotion and public perception.
• The tension between hype and genuine artistic value.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qiong and Gu Liming: Their friendship is shown through their banter and mutual support.
• Netizens: They engage in discussion and debate about the painting, reflecting the diversity of opinions in art appreciation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ouyang Cheng, a renowned painter, praises an unknown painter's work on Weibo, causing a stir.
• Netizens initially mock Master Shen for his purchase, but the tide turns when Ouyang Cheng expresses genuine interest in meeting the unknown painter.
• Zhang Qianfeng, another verified painter, leaves a detailed and positive analysis of the painting, further fueling interest.

Character Developments

• Ouyang Cheng: Shows appreciation for the unknown painter's work, enhancing his credibility as a connoisseur.
• Master Shen: Initially ridiculed, but his reputation improves as the painting gains recognition.
• Li Yupeng: Frustrated and sleepless, realizes it's no longer feasible to expose Master Shen's scandal due to the increased attention.

Significant Themes

• Art appreciation and connoisseurship.
• The power of social media in shaping public opinion.
• The struggle between traditional and contemporary art values.

Character Interactions

• Ouyang Cheng and Master Shen: Their interaction, albeit indirect, sparks a significant shift in public opinion about the painting and Master Shen's taste.
• Li Yupeng and Master Shen: Li Yupeng's frustration highlights the power dynamics between him and Master Shen, with Shen Qiong holding the upper hand.