Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Night's Decree's prologue is released, sparking outrage among fans due to its poor quality and disregard for the original work.
• Tang Yao learns about the backlash and contacts Ru Mi, the original author, to discuss a solution.
• Ji Fuliang, the developer of Night's Decree, faces a steep decline in user numbers and revenue, leading to his desperation and foul-mouthed behavior online.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao shows strategic thinking and understanding of the situation, trying to mitigate the damage to FGO's reputation.
• Ru Mi is upset about the adaptation of her work but is still bound by her contract to promote Night's Decree.
• Ji Fuliang becomes increasingly desperate and delusional, lashing out online and failing to understand the root cause of his game's failure.

Significant Themes

• The importance of respecting and staying true to the source material in adaptations.
• The impact of poor game quality on player satisfaction and revenue.
• The consequences of reckless and disrespectful behavior online.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Ru Mi discuss the Night's Decree situation and potential solutions, with Tang Yao trying to convince Ru Mi to help promote FGO.
• Ji Fuliang engages in a flame war with players online, further damaging his game's reputation and his own image.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jian Yinghua, a fan of the novel 'Into the Night', is disappointed by the adaptation game 'Night's Decree'.
• He receives a message from the original author, Rumi, promoting the FGO x Into the Night collaboration event.
• Jian Yinghua, despite his initial reluctance, decides to play FGO and is impressed by its quality.
• He discovers the collaboration event's original story, 'Cocoon of Stars and Chrysalis of Night', and is excited by its faithful adaptation.

Character Developments

• Jian Yinghua goes from being disillusioned and angry at the poor adaptation of 'Into the Night' to excited and eager to play FGO due to its high quality and faithful adaptation.
• Rumi, the original author, is portrayed as respectful and caring towards her fans and her work, promoting the FGO collaboration event.

Significant Themes

• The importance of faithful adaptation in maintaining the integrity and respect for the original work.
• The contrast between poor quality and excellent quality in game adaptations.
• The power of fan enthusiasm and engagement.

Character Interactions

• Jian Yinghua interacts with his fan group chat, initially expressing his disillusionment with 'Night's Decree' and later excitedly promoting FGO's collaboration event.
• Rumi interacts with her fans through a promotional post, addressing their concerns and promoting the FGO collaboration event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jian Yinghua posts about FGO's quality, but his message gets drowned out by enthusiastic fans.
• Readers, drawn by the FGO x Into the Night collaboration, are captivated by FGO's quality and story.
• Jian Yinghua and other readers struggle with the collaboration event's difficulty, leading them to explore FGO's main story and gacha system.

Character Developments

• Jian Yinghua, initially skeptical, becomes engrossed in FGO's main story and decides to try the gacha.
• No significant character developments for other characters mentioned in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The theme of quality and sincerity in game development, with FGO contrasting Night's Decree.
• The allure of a game's story and characters drawing in players.

Character Interactions

• Jian Yinghua interacts with the group chat, observing the enthusiasm for FGO.
• No direct interactions between characters in this chapter, as it focuses on Jian Yinghua's personal experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Avalon's FGO collaboration event receives overwhelmingly positive feedback.
• Tang Yao plans to proactively release the revenue for the collaboration gacha pool.
• The first-day revenue for the gacha pool is 37 million yuan, and Avalon announces this number.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao is confident and strategic, expecting high revenue from the collaboration event.
• Guan Fang is initially worried about FGO's collaboration but becomes optimistic after seeing positive reviews.
• Ru Mi is relieved that FGO's collaboration is successful and expects more collaborations with Avalon.
• Li Xue is surprised and overwhelmed by the industry's reaction to the revenue announcement.

Significant Themes

• The power of collaboration and IP popularity in driving revenue.
• The impact of positive reviews on a game's success.
• The strategic use of revenue data to influence the industry.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Li Xue have an awkward moment due to Li Xue's intimate gesture, but they quickly recover and discuss the game's success.
• Guan Fang and Ru Mi discuss the possibility of more collaborations with Avalon after seeing the high revenue.
• Li Xue receives numerous calls from game companies inquiring about ANF's joint operations after the revenue announcement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• ANF's manga review department and game manufacturers start flooding in, causing a sudden explosion of activity.
• Cai Quan, ANF's boss, is bewildered and curious about these unexpected developments.
• Li Xue, ANF's manager, informs Tang Yao about the influx of game companies seeking collaboration.
• Tang Yao explains that the recent success of FGO and the rejection of Night's Decree have led other game companies to approach ANF.

Character Developments

• Cai Quan: Realizes the potential of ANF and Tang Yao's strategies, feels shocked and curious about the recent developments.
• Li Xue: Starts to understand Tang Yao's plans and the significance of ANF's recent success.
• Tang Yao: Shows her strategic thinking and foresight in handling ANF's business, expecting a wave of gacha games to emerge.

Significant Themes

• Strategic Planning: Tang Yao's deliberate clash with Night's Decree and release timing to create a clear winner and reinforce ANF's importance.
• Business Growth: ANF's sudden explosion of activity and the expected wave of gacha games indicate the company's growth and potential.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Game companies seeking collaboration with ANF, indicating the value and importance of ANF as a platform.

Character Interactions

• Cai Quan and the staff member: Discuss the sudden influx of manga artists and game manufacturers, expressing confusion and curiosity.
• Li Xue and Tang Yao: Li Xue questions Tang Yao about the recent developments, and Tang Yao explains her strategic plans for ANF.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao's strategic thinking impresses Li Xue with her resource integration and psychological insight.
• Tang Yao discusses the manga section's growth and potential, planning for future expansion and revenue streams.
• Tang Yao brings up the incident between them, intending to apologize, but Li Xue misunderstands her initial words.

Character Developments

• Li Xue: Realizes her growing feelings for Tang Yao, struggles with her emotions, and is initially mistaken about Tang Yao's intentions.
• Tang Yao: Shows her strategic and insightful side in business, remains oblivious to Li Xue's feelings, and tries to clear the air between them.

Significant Themes

• Business Acumen: Tang Yao's ability to see the bigger picture and plan for future growth.
• Emotional Struggle: Li Xue's internal conflict and confusion about her feelings for Tang Yao.
• Misunderstandings: The communication breakdown between Li Xue and Tang Yao, leading to confusion and tension.

Character Interactions

• Li Xue and Tang Yao: Their dynamic shifts as Li Xue's feelings grow, leading to misunderstandings and tension. Tang Yao remains unaware of Li Xue's emotional turmoil.
• Tang Yao's Business Mind: Tang Yao impresses Li Xue with her strategic thinking, further deepening Li Xue's feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xue and Tang Yao clarify their misunderstandings about their previous interaction.
• They decide to maintain their friendship and normal behavior, with no romantic implications.
• Avalon and ANF are swamped with work due to the success of the FGO collaboration event.
• The Big Companies finally take notice of ANF and Avalon.

Character Developments

• Li Xue and Tang Yao resolve their misunderstandings and strengthen their friendship.
• Tang Yao decides to suppress her romantic feelings for Li Xue and maintain a 'normal' friendship.
• Li Xue shows signs of reciprocating Tang Yao's affection but hasn't fully realized it yet.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstandings and communication in relationships.
• The importance of maintaining 'normalcy' despite underlying feelings.
• The consequences of success and the challenges that follow.

Character Interactions

• Li Xue and Tang Yao interact playfully, with Li Xue pinching Tang Yao's cheek, marking a shift in their dynamic.
• Tang Yao and Li Xue tease each other, with Tang Yao kissing Li Xue on the lips, further blurring the line between friendship and romance.
• The Big Companies discuss ANF and Avalon, showing interest in potential collaborations and investments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao and Li Xue reconcile after a misunderstanding, leading to a brief improvement in their relationship.
• Avalon's collaboration event with FGO is a success, but it increases Li Xue's workload.
• Tang Yao is asked to suggest a name for their new game, but she finds the proposed names unsuitable.
• Nine Heavens, the second-largest Internet company, contacts Avalon for a joint operation but demands a 40% stake and publishing rights for future games, threatening to plagiarize FGO if Avalon refuses.

Character Developments

• Li Xue shows resilience and growth in handling her increased responsibilities.
• Tang Yao demonstrates maturity in handling the misunderstanding with Li Xue and shows concern for Avalon's future.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between small and large companies in the gaming industry.
• The importance of maintaining one's principles and independence in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Li Xue's relationship improves after they clear up their misunderstanding.
• Tang Yao and Si Jinliang discuss potential names for their new game.
• Li Xue shares her concerns about Nine Heavens' aggressive tactics with Tang Yao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao reflects on the phenomenon of game plagiarism, using real-world examples like Tencent, Nexon, and Nintendo.
• Li Xue suggests cooperating with a large internet company that threatens to copy Avalon's game.
• Tang Yao declines the cooperation, expressing confidence in Avalon's future.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao demonstrates her knowledge of the gaming industry and her determination to protect Avalon.
• Li Xue shows concern for Tang Yao and Avalon's future, but ultimately supports Tang Yao's decision.

Significant Themes

• Game plagiarism and its legal complexities.
• The evolution of the gaming industry and market self-purification.
• Tang Yao's confidence in Avalon's unique offerings and future prospects.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Li Xue discuss the threat posed by the internet company and decide against cooperating.
• Tang Yao shares her insights about the gaming industry and expresses her excitement for Avalon's upcoming projects.

Plot Points and Events

• Shen Lun, the president of Nine Heavens, discusses with Yan Yun, the vice president, about a potential collaboration with Avalon for their game FGO. However, Avalon has blocked Nine Heavens' contact number, refusing the collaboration.
• Shen Lun decides to play Avalon's other games and considers using the group's influence to crush Avalon if they refuse to cooperate.

Character Developments

• Shen Lun is depicted as a powerful and influential figure who is not used to being refused and is willing to use his power to achieve his goals.
• Yan Yun is shown to be fawning towards Shen Lun but maintains an arrogant demeanor towards his subordinates.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power dynamics and bullying the weak is evident, with Nine Heavens planning to use their influence to suppress Avalon.
• The theme of refusal to back down is shown through Avalon's decision to block Nine Heavens' contact number.

Character Interactions

• Shen Lun and Yan Yun interact as superior and subordinate, with Yan Yun being careful and fawning in Shen Lun's presence.
• Tang Yao and Li Xue discuss the potential threat from Nine Heavens and Tang Yao's plans to stream to promote their games and prepare for future challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An investor hints to Li Xue about Nine Heavens' 'Starry Dome Poem' project team's strategy to replace FGO's advertisements on various two-dimensional channels with their own, offering higher fees and revenue sharing.
• Tang Yao and Li Xue discuss the implications of this move by Nine Heavens and its potential impact on Avalon and FGO.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao shows understanding and acceptance of Li Xue's role in the company and her past decisions, comforting her when Li Xue feels regretful.
• Tang Yao demonstrates strategic thinking and a long-term perspective in her response to Nine Heavens' tactics.

Significant Themes

• The power of money and its influence on business competition.
• The importance of long-term planning and building one's own channels in the face of external pressures.
• The responsibility and potential regret that come with leadership roles.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Li Xue have a heart-to-heart conversation, strengthening their bond and understanding.
• Tang Yao shows empathy and support towards Li Xue, while Li Xue expresses regret for not anticipating Nine Heavens' move.
• Tang Yao and Li Xue collaborate to strategize against Nine Heavens' tactics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nine Heavens announces their new mobile game, 'Starry Dome Poem', copying FGO's style and gameplay.
• Nine Heavens is poaching FGO's team members, causing concern within the company.
• Tang Yao receives game DEMOs from various manufacturers, most of which are poor copies of FGO.
• Tang Yao discovers 'Yun', a puzzle game with potential, inspired by Monument Valley.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao remains calm and determined despite Nine Heavens' aggressive moves.
• Li Xue shows concern for the company and its employees, willing to investigate the mole.
• Tang Yao's confidence in her abilities boosts Li Xue's morale.

Significant Themes

• Competition and survival in the gaming industry.
• The importance of unique game features and innovation.
• The impact of copycat games on the market.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Li Xue discuss the current situation and strategize.
• Tang Yao discovers 'Yun' and immediately seeks Li Xue's help to contact its development team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao shows Li Xue and Si Jinliang the DEMO of Hearthstone.
• Si Jinliang plays the game and expresses confusion about its profitability and in-app purchase design.
• Tang Yao encourages Si Jinliang to remember his original intentions for making games.
• Li Xue plays the game and finds it interesting but questions its suitability.
• Tang Yao asks Li Xue to contact the game's developers.
• Si Jinliang decides to step down as producer after Hearthstone's launch and wants to make a buy-to-play game for Avalon.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao shows her passion for games and her desire to create fun and engaging experiences.
• Si Jinliang reflects on his original intentions for making games and decides to step back from production to find his old self again.
• Li Xue demonstrates her trust in Tang Yao by agreeing to contact the game's developers without further questions.

Significant Themes

• The importance of remembering one's original intentions when making games.
• The tension between creating fun and engaging experiences and ensuring profitability.
• The potential of buy-to-play models for mobile games.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Si Jinliang have a heart-to-heart conversation about the state of the gaming industry and Si Jinliang's future plans.
• Li Xue and Tang Yao discuss the game's potential and Li Xue agrees to help Tang Yao contact the developers.
• Si Jinliang and Tang Yao discuss the possibility of creating a buy-to-play game for Avalon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Chi and Chu Jian, partners in a game development studio, argue about the game's business model. Chu Jian wants to add in-app purchases, while Wei Chi insists on a buy-to-play model.
• Chu Jian leaves the studio after Wei Chi refuses to change the model, leaving Wei Chi as the sole member.
• Wei Chi receives a call from Li Xue, a manager at Avalon, inviting him to discuss his game, Yun.

Character Developments

• Wei Chi: Stands firm on his belief in a buy-to-play model, even after facing criticism and losing his team. He's determined, idealistic, and passionate about game innovation.
• Chu Jian: Pragmatic and business-minded, he prioritizes profitability and leaves the studio when Wei Chi refuses to compromise.

Significant Themes

• Art vs. Commerce: The tension between artistic vision and commercial viability in game development.
• Perseverance vs. Pragmatism: Wei Chi's determination to stick to his vision versus Chu Jian's practical approach to game development.

Character Interactions

• Wei Chi and Chu Jian: Their differing views on the game's business model lead to a heated argument, ultimately causing Chu Jian to leave the studio.
• Wei Chi and Li Xue: Li Xue's call to Wei Chi hints at a potential opportunity for Yun and a possible new direction for Wei Chi's career.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Lun, the president of Nine Heavens, is trying to poach key personnel from Avalon, the company behind the successful game FGO.
• The headhunters report that the core personnel of Avalon have refused higher offers, dismissing them as young, inexperienced, and not worth the effort.
• Shen Lun learns that the true core of Avalon is their boss, Tang Yao, who led the creation of FGO and is now pushing for a card game as their second project.

Character Developments

• Shen Lun: Shows arrogance and underestimation of his competitors, dismissing young talent and believing in the power of experience and established brands.
• Tang Yao (implied): Displayed as a charismatic leader with a cult of personality, stubbornly pursuing her vision for the company's second game despite industry skepticism.

Significant Themes

• The clash between established industry veterans and young, innovative talent.
• The importance of experience versus luck and adaptability in business success.
• The risks and challenges of diversifying a company's product offerings.

Character Interactions

• Shen Lun and Yan Yun: The president and his assistant discuss the situation at Avalon, with Yan Yun providing information and Shen Lun making decisions based on his personal biases.
• The headhunters and their mole: They gather information about Avalon's personnel and dynamics, leading to Shen Lun's misjudgments about the company's true core and potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao, the capable and charismatic boss of Avalon, is working on a live streaming proposal.
• Kang Ming, a core member, assures Tang Yao about the camera setup for the live stream.
• Li Xue, another core member, arrives to announce she has poached Wei Chi, a producer with a game project, to join Avalon.
• Tang Yao rewards Li Xue for her achievement, but Li Xue's request is for Tang Yao to wear a skirt, which Tang Yao hesitates to agree to.
• Tang Yao tasks Li Xue with contacting the team for their second jointly operated game, Fantasy Westward Journey.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao is shown to be young, capable, and generous, with a charismatic leadership style.
• Kang Ming is portrayed as loyal and dedicated, with a sense of humor.
• Li Xue is depicted as resourceful and determined, with a playful side.
• Wei Chi, though not present, is introduced as a skilled producer with a vision for experience-oriented games.

Significant Themes

• The theme of youthful energy and passion for creative ideas is prominent among the core team members.
• The importance of a leader's charisma and generosity is highlighted through the staff's satisfaction with Tang Yao.
• The theme of rewards and requests is explored through Tang Yao and Li Xue's interaction.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Kang Ming's interaction shows a comfortable, friendly working relationship.
• Tang Yao and Li Xue's interaction reveals their close bond, with Li Xue's playful teasing and Tang Yao's reluctant agreement to Li Xue's request.
• Li Xue's poaching of Wei Chi demonstrates her resourcefulness and determination, as well as her understanding of Tang Yao's goals for Avalon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao tries to convince Li Xue to participate in a live stream for the upcoming game launch.
• Li Xue, being introverted, initially hesitates but eventually agrees after Tang Yao playfully teases her.
• Tang Yao explains the unique aspects of the game, Fantasy Westward Journey, to Li Xue.

Character Developments

• Li Xue shows growth in her ability to overcome her shyness and take on new challenges.
• Tang Yao demonstrates her charisma and persuasiveness, successfully convincing Li Xue to participate in the live stream.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming personal reservations to take on new challenges.
• The evolution of gaming preferences and the acceptance of new game types.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Li Xue's dynamic shows a growing friendship and mutual understanding, with Tang Yao helping Li Xue step out of her comfort zone.
• Tang Yao's playful teasing of Li Xue highlights their comfortable and familiar relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao returns home to find Tang Xun cooking for her.
• Tang Yao realizes she's been neglecting Tang Xun due to her busy schedule.
• Wei Chi joins Avalon, and Li Xue introduces him to Tang Yao, the boss of Avalon.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao: Shows concern for Tang Xun and feels guilty for neglecting her.
• Tang Xun: Seems to be hiding something and feels neglected by Tang Yao.
• Wei Chi: Feels nervous and uneasy about meeting the boss of Avalon.

Significant Themes

• Family and sisterly bond between Tang Yao and Tang Xun.
• Work-life balance, as Tang Yao struggles to manage her responsibilities at Avalon and her role as a sister.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Tang Xun: Tang Yao apologizes to Tang Xun for neglecting her, and they plan to spend more time together.
• Li Xue and Wei Chi: Li Xue greets Wei Chi and leads him to the conference room to meet Tang Yao.
• Wei Chi and Tang Yao: Wei Chi is surprised and disbelieving that Tang Yao, a young girl, is the boss of Avalon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao meets Wei Chi, the producer of the game 'Yun'.
• Wei Chi is surprised by Tang Yao's youth and beauty, expecting someone older and less approachable.
• Tang Yao discusses the future plans for 'Yun' with Wei Chi, focusing on the game's quality and user experience rather than commercialization.

Character Developments

• Tang Yao: Demonstrates her professionalism, expertise, and dedication to game quality, challenging Wei Chi's expectations of a young, inexperienced boss.
• Wei Chi: Initially dazed by Tang Yao's appearance, he quickly regains composure and becomes impressed by her insights and suggestions for improving 'Yun'.

Significant Themes

• The importance of game quality and user experience over commercialization.
• The clash of expectations based on appearance versus reality.
• The value of thorough, detailed, and constructive feedback in game development.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Wei Chi: Despite the initial surprise, they engage in a professional and productive discussion about 'Yun'. Tang Yao's detailed and insightful suggestions challenge Wei Chi's assumptions about her capabilities and inspire him to improve his game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yao, the CEO of Avalon, meets Wei Chi, the developer of the game 'Yun'.
• Tang Yao appreciates Wei Chi's game concept and offers him a job at Avalon.
• Wei Chi, overwhelmed with gratitude and disbelief, slaps himself to confirm it's not a dream.

Character Developments

• Wei Chi: Realizes the value of his unique perspective and inspiration in game development. Gains confidence and determination after Tang Yao's appreciation.
• Tang Yao: Shows her passion for game design and willingness to mentor newcomers. She's also human and has insecurities, worrying about Wei Chi's game and FGO's popularity.

Significant Themes

• Appreciation and Recognition: Tang Yao's appreciation of Wei Chi's work boosts his confidence and drive.
• Mentorship: Tang Yao's willingness to help and mentor newcomers is a significant aspect of her character.
• Belief in Oneself: Wei Chi's self-doubt is challenged, leading him to believe in his own abilities and ideas.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yao and Wei Chi: Their interaction is pivotal, with Tang Yao's appreciation leading to Wei Chi's growth.
• Tang Yao and Li Xue: They share a close, friendly relationship, with Li Xue supporting and understanding Tang Yao's concerns.
• Wei Chi and Tang Yao: Wei Chi's unconventional reaction (slapping himself) to Tang Yao's offer highlights his disbelief and excitement.