Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yilan, Lin Che's childhood friend and neighbor, tries to hypnotize him using a poorly executed method.
• Lin Che decides to pretend to be hypnotized to see what Gu Yilan is up to.
• Under the guise of hypnosis, Gu Yilan confesses her feelings for Lin Che and kisses him.
• After "waking up" from the hypnosis, Gu Yilan acts as if nothing happened and avoids the topic.

Character Developments

• Lin Che: Shows patience and cunning in dealing with Gu Yilan's schemes. He remains calm and composed even after Gu Yilan's confession.
• Gu Yilan: Reveals her true feelings for Lin Che. Her actions indicate that she's been harboring these feelings for some time. She also demonstrates a manipulative side, trying to use hypnosis to make Lin Che confess his feelings.

Significant Themes

• Unrequited love and suppressed feelings (Gu Yilan's feelings for Lin Che).
• Manipulation and deception (Gu Yilan's attempt to hypnotize Lin Che).
• The power dynamics in a relationship (Gu Yilan's dominant behavior and Lin Che's passive response).

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Gu Yilan: Their interaction reveals Gu Yilan's true feelings and her manipulative nature. Lin Che, on the other hand, remains calm and collected, not reacting to Gu Yilan's advances, at least not openly.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Che and Gu Yilan go to school together, facing teasing from classmates about their relationship.
• Gu Yilan brings Lin Che to the rooftop during break and hypnotizes him.
• Gu Yilan apologizes to Lin Che for her morning actions and expresses her feelings for him under hypnosis.

Character Developments

• Gu Yilan shows a softer, more affectionate side towards Lin Che when he's hypnotized.
• Lin Che remains confused about Gu Yilan's true feelings and intentions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of hidden feelings and the struggle to express them.
• The power dynamics between Lin Che and Gu Yilan, with Gu Yilan taking control when Lin Che is hypnotized.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yilan pulls Lin Che to the rooftop and hypnotizes him to express her feelings privately.
• Lin Che remains cooperative under hypnosis, allowing Gu Yilan to confess her feelings.
• Their classmates continue to tease them about their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yilan confesses her feelings to Lin Che and tries to seduce him under the guise of hypnosis.
• Lin Che, pretending to be hypnotized, enjoys the moment but decides to cooperate with Gu Yilan's act to avoid suspicion.
• Su Yumei, their homeroom teacher, catches them on the rooftop and witnesses Gu Yilan's advances.

Character Developments

• Gu Yilan: Shows her affection for Lin Che, using hypnosis as an excuse to get closer to him.
• Lin Che: Decides to play along with Gu Yilan's act to avoid suspicion and enjoys the physical contact.
• Su Yumei: Realizes the severity of the situation and decides to help Lin Che, seeing him as a victim of Gu Yilan's bullying.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and manipulation in relationships.
• The exploration of physical intimacy and its consequences.
• The responsibility of teachers and their role in protecting students.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yilan and Lin Che: Their interactions are filled with tension and intimacy, with Gu Yilan leading and Lin Che playing along.
• Su Yumei and Lin Che: Their interaction is professional yet caring, with Su Yumei showing concern for Lin Che's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Che is called to the teacher's office by Su Yumei during lunch break.
• Su Yumei reveals she knows Lin Che was hypnotized by Gu Yilan and attempts to hypnotize him to reverse the effects.
• Su Yumei, under the influence of her newfound knowledge of hypnosis, asks Lin Che to perform actions that she finds appealing, taking advantage of his supposed hypnotized state.

Character Developments

• Lin Che: Maintains his act of being hypnotized to avoid revealing Gu Yilan's hypnosis.
• Su Yumei: Shows concern for Lin Che's well-being and tries to protect him from Gu Yilan. Develops an unusual fascination with hypnosis and its effects, leading her to act inappropriately with Lin Che.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamic between teacher and student, and how it can be exploited.
• The consequences of curiosity and newfound knowledge.
• The blurred line between right and wrong when under the influence of hypnosis.

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Su Yumei: Their interaction is tense and uncomfortable, with Su Yumei taking advantage of Lin Che's supposed hypnotized state to fulfill her desires, while Lin Che struggles to maintain his act to avoid revealing Gu Yilan's hypnosis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yumei hypnotizes Lin Che to help her "defend herself" against her own desires, leading to an intimate act between them.
• Lin Che agrees to become Su Yumei's class representative to improve his Chinese score and communicate more with her.
• A middle-aged female teacher interrupts them, causing Su Yumei to make up an excuse about understanding students' academic situations.

Character Developments

• Su Yumei: Reveals a seductive side under hypnosis, feels shame and guilt afterward, and maintains a proper image in front of Lin Che and other teachers.
• Lin Che: Struggles to maintain his composure and act normal around Su Yumei after their intimate encounter, feels anxious about Gu Yilan's observations.

Significant Themes

• Hypocrisy: Su Yumei's public image as a gentle and dignified teacher contrasts with her private actions under hypnosis.
• Power Dynamics: The hypnosis allows Su Yumei to exert power over Lin Che, but she feels guilty afterward, highlighting the complex nature of power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Su Yumei and Lin Che: Their relationship becomes more complex and tense after their intimate encounter, with Lin Che struggling to maintain a normal demeanor around Su Yumei.
• Gu Yilan and Lin Che: Gu Yilan notices changes in Su Yumei's appearance, causing Lin Che to feel anxious and guilty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Che and Gu Yilan wait for a bus together after school. Gu Yilan's friend, Luo Xue, joins them and argues with Lin Che.
• On the crowded bus, Lin Che protects Gu Yilan from the crowd. Luo Xue gets into an argument with other passengers and Lin Che helps her.
• Lin Che accidentally collides with Luo Xue, causing her to accuse him of being a pervert. Passengers defend Lin Che, and Luo Xue is left embarrassed.

Character Developments

• Gu Yilan: Shows a subtle change in her attitude towards Lin Che after their hypnosis incident.
• Luo Xue: Initially arrogant and rude, she becomes embarrassed and panicked when faced with the crowd's disapproval.
• Lin Che: Stands up for Gu Yilan and helps Luo Xue despite his annoyance with her.

Significant Themes

• Hypocrisy: Luo Xue's expectation that people should cater to her, but her experience on the bus shows that she is not immune to criticism or consequences.
• Appearances vs. Reality: Gu Yilan's true feelings towards Lin Che are hinted at, contrasting with her initial disdain.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yilan and Lin Che: Their relationship becomes more complex, with Gu Yilan showing signs of softening towards Lin Che.
• Luo Xue and Lin Che: Their interaction is contentious, with Luo Xue accusing Lin Che of inappropriate behavior, while Lin Che is annoyed by her arrogance.
• Luo Xue and the Crowd: Luo Xue's interaction with the crowd highlights her lack of understanding of social dynamics and the consequences of her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xue is terrified and excited when she feels Lin Che's hand on her stomach through her uniform on the bus.
• Luo Xue tries to stomp on Lin Che but loses her balance and falls, causing Lin Che's hand to touch her inappropriately.
• Luo Xue accuses Lin Che of harassment, but a bus passenger and Gu Yilan defend Lin Che.
• After apologizing to Lin Che, Luo Xue runs off in humiliation and anger.
• At home, Luo Xue scrubs herself in the bathroom, trying to remove the sensation of Lin Che's touch, but it only intensifies her feelings.

Character Developments

• Luo Xue: Realizes the consequences of her actions and feels humiliation, anger, and confusion about her feelings towards Lin Che.
• Gu Yilan: Starts to feel resentment towards Luo Xue for her behavior and stands up for Lin Che.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of female sexuality and desire.
• The consequences of false accusations.
• The importance of truth and honesty.

Character Interactions

• Luo Xue and Lin Che: Their interactions become more charged, with Luo Xue feeling increasingly conflicted about her feelings for Lin Che.
• Luo Xue and Gu Yilan: Their friendship is strained as Gu Yilan becomes disillusioned with Luo Xue's behavior.
• Luo Xue and the Bus Passenger: The passenger's intervention highlights the difference between Luo Xue's perception and reality.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Che and Gu Yilan pretend nothing happened after Lin Che accidentally touches Gu Yilan's underwear.
• Gu Yilan starts treating Lin Che gently, causing Luo Xue's resentment towards Lin Che to grow.
• Lin Che scores well in the last mock exam before college entrance exams, as does Gu Yilan and surprisingly, Luo Xue.
• Teacher Su Yumei praises Lin Che's progress and invites him to her office to discuss his exam.

Character Developments

• Gu Yilan becomes gentler towards Lin Che, showing affection.
• Lin Che starts to notice Teacher Su Yumei's attractiveness and becomes more aware of her.
• Teacher Su Yumei struggles with her feelings for Lin Che, eventually deciding to hypnotize him again.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unrequited love is explored through Luo Xue's feelings for Lin Che and Gu Yilan's for Lin Che.
• The power dynamics between teacher and student are challenged as Teacher Su Yumei's feelings for Lin Che grow.

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Gu Yilan continue to interact as childhood friends, with Gu Yilan showing more affection.
• Lin Che and Teacher Su Yumei interact in her office, leading to a tense and flirtatious atmosphere.
• Luo Xue's resentment towards Lin Che grows due to Gu Yilan's affection towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Che discovers a pet collar in Su Yumei's hand, which she wants him to put on her.
• Su Yumei reveals she's never dated and has suppressed desires, using hypnosis to act out her fantasies with Lin Che.
• She puts on the collar, and Lin Che pretends to be under hypnosis, unable to see her as a person.
• In the empty office, Su Yumei, dressed provocatively, lies on Lin Che, and he touches her thigh, slapping her butt.

Character Developments

• Lin Che: Pretends to be under hypnosis to protect his secret and participates in Su Yumei's game.
• Su Yumei: Reveals her suppressed desires and fetishes, acting out her fantasies with Lin Che.

Significant Themes

• Suppressed desires and their release.
• Hypnosis as a tool for role-playing and fantasy fulfillment.
• The power dynamic between teacher and student, and its subversion.

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Su Yumei: Engage in a consensual, role-playing game where Su Yumei is Lin Che's 'pet' and he interacts with her accordingly.

• Key Plot Points: Lin Che discovers Su Yumei's true nature and her hypnosis ability. He plays along with her hypnosis to help her alleviate her sexual frustration. After the hypnosis ends, Su Yumei feels guilty and ashamed of her actions.

Character Developments

• Lin Che: Realizes Su Yumei's perverse nature but feels sympathy and excitement towards her. He decides to help her despite her actions.
• Su Yumei: Feels immense guilt and shame after the hypnosis ends. She begins to see herself as a pervert and is disgusted with her own actions.
• Significant Themes: The exploration of sexual repression, guilt, and shame. The theme of helping others despite their flaws is also present.
• Character Interactions: Lin Che and Su Yumei's relationship becomes more complex. Lin Che helps Su Yumei walk despite his earlier reservations, showing his willingness to help her despite her actions. Su Yumei, on the other hand, feels immense guilt and shame towards Lin Che.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yumei pretends to be injured to get closer to Lin Che.
• Lin Che helps Su Yumei to her car, a pink Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.
• Su Yumei leans over to buckle Lin Che's seatbelt, causing a suggestive scene.
• Lin Che gives Su Yumei his address, and she drops him off at home.
• Su Yumei returns home and uses hypnosis on Lin Che through his phone.

Character Developments

• Su Yumei shows a more caring and considerate side, trying to make up for her past actions.
• Lin Che remains oblivious to Su Yumei's true intentions and hypnosis, but enjoys her company.
• Gu Yilan shows a more feminine and shy side when teased by Lin Che and his mother.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamic between teacher and student, and how it can be manipulated.
• The tension between Lin Che's genuine feelings and Su Yumei's hypnosis-induced actions.
• The contrast between Su Yumei's professional demeanor and her personal, more seductive side.

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Su Yumei share an intimate moment in the car, with Su Yumei leaning over to buckle Lin Che's seatbelt, causing a suggestive scene.
• Lin Che teases Gu Yilan, causing her to blush and act more feminine.
• Lin's Mother shows concern for Lin Che and Gu Yilan's well-being, encouraging them to have fun during their break.

Key Plot Points

• Gu Yilan invites Lin Che to a Comic Exhibition, where she plans to do Cosplay.
• Lin Che agrees to go, hoping to see Gu Yilan in Cosplay and potentially 'hypnotize' her.
• Gu Yilan kisses Lin Che passionately, and they share their first intimate moment.
• Gu Yilan continues to kiss Lin Che while on a video call with Luo Xue, without Luo Xue's knowledge.

Character Developments

• Lin Che: Becomes more open to expressing his feelings and desires.
• Gu Yilan: Shows a more daring and bold side, willing to push boundaries for her goals.

Significant Themes

• The power of curiosity and its consequences.
• The struggle between guilt and desire.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yilan and Lin Che: Their relationship becomes more intimate, with Gu Yilan taking the lead.
• Gu Yilan and Luo Xue: Gu Yilan keeps secrets from Luo Xue, feeling guilty but determined to achieve her goals.

• Key Plot Points: Gu Yilan and Luo Xue plan to attend a Comic Exhibition in cosplay. Lin Che accompanies them to protect them from photographers.

Character Developments

• Gu Yilan: Shows a more daring and seductive side during hypnosis, but remains proud and tsundere afterwards. She confesses her feelings for Lin Che to herself.
• Luo Xue: Dislikes Lin Che due to an embarrassing incident on a bus. She's afraid of him and hides behind her suitcase when she sees him.
• Lin Che: Pretends to be hypnotized by Gu Yilan to avoid suspicion. He's confused by Luo Xue's extreme reaction to him.
• Significant Themes: Love, fear, and the tension between truth and pretense.
• Character Interactions: Gu Yilan and Luo Xue's friendship is shown through their conversation and planning. Gu Yilan's feelings for Lin Che become more apparent. Lin Che's interactions with Luo Xue are tense due to her fear of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xue and Gu Yilan attend a comic convention in cosplay, with Luo Xue cosplaying Jin Xi and Gu Yilan cosplaying Chang Li.
• Lin Che accompanies them and takes photos of Gu Yilan in her cosplay.
• Luo Xue kicks Lin Che as a warning to stay away from Gu Yilan.

Character Developments

• Gu Yilan: Shows a shy side when in cosplay, hinting at romantic feelings for Lin Che.
• Luo Xue: Demonstrates her love for anime and cosplay, and her protective nature towards Gu Yilan.

Significant Themes

• The passion and dedication of anime and cosplay fans.
• The transformation of cosplayers into their characters.
• The dynamics of friendships and potential romantic relationships.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yilan and Lin Che: Their interaction hints at a possible romantic relationship, with Gu Yilan showing affection towards Lin Che.
• Luo Xue and Gu Yilan: They display a close friendship, with Luo Xue acting protectively towards Gu Yilan.
• Luo Xue and Lin Che: They maintain their playful banter, with Luo Xue showing her usual teasing behavior towards Lin Che.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gu Yilan, while cosplaying as Chang Li, "hypnotizes" Lin Che to confess her feelings.
• Lin Che pretends to be hypnotized to avoid Gu Yilan's influence.
• Gu Yilan tries to make Lin Che transfer his love for Chang Li to her.

Character Developments

• Gu Yilan: Struggles with her feelings for Lin Che, becomes more determined to win him over.
• Lin Che: Pretends to be hypnotized to avoid Gu Yilan's commands, maintains his own agency.

Significant Themes

• Love and Affection: Gu Yilan's growing feelings for Lin Che.
• Manipulation vs. Free Will: Gu Yilan's attempts to control Lin Che's feelings vs. Lin Che's resistance.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yilan and Lin Che: Gu Yilan tries to sway Lin Che's feelings through hypnosis, while Lin Che maintains his independence.
• Gu Yilan and Luo Xue: Luo Xue is worried about Gu Yilan but is also excited about the convention, leading to a conflict of priorities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yilan, cosplaying as Chang Li, attempts to transfer Lin Che's affection from Chang Li to herself under the guise of hypnosis.
• Lin Che turns the tables by making Gu Yilan act like Chang Li to please him, leading to an intimate moment between them.
• Gu Yilan receives a call from Luo Xue, who needs a partner for an event. Gu Yilan, unable to go due to her current state, sends Lin Che instead.

Character Developments

• Lin Che: Shows cunning by manipulating Gu Yilan into acting like Chang Li, revealing his strategic thinking.
• Gu Yilan: Becomes more vulnerable and embarrassed as she follows Lin Che's instructions, showing a softer side.

Significant Themes

• Hypnosis and manipulation: Both characters use hypnosis to control the other, highlighting the theme of power dynamics in their relationship.
• Cosplay and identity: The characters' cosplay personas influence their behavior and interactions, blurring the line between their real identities and their costumes.

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Gu Yilan: Their dynamic shifts as Lin Che takes control, leading to a more intimate moment between them.
• Gu Yilan and Luo Xue: Gu Yilan feels guilty for lying to Luo Xue and not being able to accompany her to the event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An anime convention hosts a 'CP Sweethearts Competition' where couples must prove their affection to win a limited edition figure.
• Lin Che and Luo Xue, not a real couple, participate together after Luo Xue convinces Lin Che to help her win the prize.
• The competition requires couples to perform intimate acts to prove their relationship.

Character Developments

• Luo Xue: Initially embarrassed and reluctant, she becomes determined to win the competition and overcome her shyness to perform intimate acts with Lin Che.
• Lin Che: Initially hesitant, he agrees to help Luo Xue and shows understanding and consideration towards her feelings throughout the competition.

Significant Themes

• The pressure to conform to societal expectations of relationships and intimacy.
• Friendship and loyalty, as Luo Xue drags Lin Che into the competition to help her win a prize for her best friend.

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Luo Xue: Despite their initial reluctance, they work together to navigate the competition, with Lin Che supporting Luo Xue as she pushes her comfort boundaries.
• The Lolita Host: She teases and encourages the couples, pushing them to perform more intimate acts to prove their relationships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Che and Luo Xue participate in a 'CP Sweethearts Competition' to win a limited edition figurine.
• They successfully pass the first round by giving each other hickeys.
• In the second round, they feed each other potato chips while holding hands.
• In the third round, Lin Che carries Luo Xue around the stage.
• They reach the final round, a Pocky game, where they have to eat a biscuit from opposite ends.

Character Developments

• Luo Xue overcomes her initial reservations about Lin Che and starts treating him as a comrade.
• Lin Che becomes more comfortable with physical contact with Luo Xue.

Significant Themes

• The competition highlights the theme of overcoming initial reservations and growing closer to someone.
• It also explores the theme of facing intimacy and closeness in a relationship.

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Luo Xue grow closer as they complete various challenges together.
• They start to treat each other as teammates and support each other in the competition.
• Their interactions become more intimate as the competition progresses, leading to a tense and emotional final round.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Che and Luo Xue participate in a game where they have to finish a biscuit while standing close to each other, with the winner being the pair with the shortest distance when the biscuit is finished.
• Luo Xue initially hesitates due to her modesty and inexperience with boys, but Lin Che's determination spurs her on.
• They reach a point where their lips are almost touching, and Luo Xue stops, unwilling to go further.
• Lin Che convinces her to continue, and Luo Xue, driven by competitiveness, kisses him to finish the biscuit, winning the game.

Character Developments

• Luo Xue overcomes her initial shyness and modesty, driven by her competitive spirit and desire to win.
• Lin Che demonstrates his acting skills, keeping his emotions hidden and manipulating Luo Xue's actions subtly.
• Luo Xue realizes she has developed feelings for Lin Che, leading her to ask him to be her boyfriend.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming shyness and modesty in pursuit of a goal.
• The power of determination and competitiveness.
• The blurring of lines between acting and genuine feelings.

Character Interactions

• Lin Che and Luo Xue's interaction is initially tense due to their competitive nature, but they form a temporary alliance to win the game.
• Their close proximity during the game leads to an unexpected kiss, which sparks a change in Luo Xue's feelings towards Lin Che.
• After winning, Luo Xue asks Lin Che to be her boyfriend, catching him off guard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xue confesses to Lin Che, listing excessive demands based on Xiaohongshu's influence.
• Lin Che rejects Luo Xue, calling her out for her unreasonable behavior and distorted view of relationships.
• Luo Xue realizes the futility of her "Little Red Book" strategies on Lin Che and feels lost.
• Luo Xue lies to Gu Yilan about Lin Che leaving early and asks her about her own feelings.
• Gu Yilan reveals she has feelings for Lin Che, while Luo Xue confesses to have developed feelings for someone, not specifying who.

Character Developments

• Luo Xue: Realizes the error of her ways and the ineffectiveness of her online-influenced views on relationships. Feels lost and confused after Lin Che's rejection.
• Lin Che: Stands up for himself and rejects Luo Xue's unreasonable demands, demonstrating his integrity and self-respect.
• Gu Yilan: Confesses to having feelings for Lin Che, showing her growing confidence in her emotions.

Significant Themes

• The influence of online culture and social media on personal relationships and self-image.
• The importance of communication and mutual respect in relationships.
• The consequences of having unrealistic expectations and demands in a relationship.

Character Interactions

• Luo Xue and Lin Che: Their interaction highlights the clash between Luo Xue's distorted view of relationships and Lin Che's reasonable expectations, leading to Lin Che's rejection of Luo Xue.
• Luo Xue and Gu Yilan: Their conversation reveals both characters' romantic feelings, with Gu Yilan confessing her love for Lin Che and Luo Xue hinting at her own feelings without specifying the person.