Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao becomes a school sensation after winning multiple prizes in academic competitions.
• His teachers praise him, except for the English teacher who feels slighted as Chen Zhao didn't participate in the English competition.
• Students treat Chen Zhao with deference, allowing him to cut lines in the cafeteria, and he feels uncomfortable with this special treatment.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Becomes more aware of his status and the impact of his achievements on others. He feels uncomfortable with the special treatment he receives and tries to maintain his humility.
• English Teacher: Feels aggrieved and desperate for Chen Zhao to improve his English skills, showing her dedication to her students' success.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and Praise: Chen Zhao's achievements are recognized and praised by his teachers and fellow students, leading to changes in his status and treatment.
• Humility vs. Special Treatment: Chen Zhao grapples with the idea of being treated differently due to his academic success, preferring to maintain his humility and follow the rules.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and His Teachers: Teachers congratulate and praise Chen Zhao, with the English teacher expressing her disappointment in his lack of participation in the English competition.
• Chen Zhao and His Fellow Students: Students show respect and worship towards Chen Zhao, treating him differently due to his academic achievements. Chen Zhao feels uncomfortable with this special treatment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, a lifelong singleton, receives three love letters in one day.
• The next day, he finds his desk and cubby filled with more love letters and gifts from various girls.
• Among the gifts is an expensive Patek Philippe watch worth over 130,000 yuan, given by Che Jie, a famous talented girl in school.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Initially shocked and confused by the love letters and gifts, he becomes determined to return the expensive watch to Che Jie.
• Che Jie: Known for her piano skills and prideful demeanor, she expresses her feelings for Chen Zhao through an expensive gift.

Significant Themes

• Love and romance: The chapter explores the themes of love, infatuation, and romantic pursuit, with multiple girls expressing their feelings for Chen Zhao.
• Materialism vs. academics: The contrast between the expensive gifts and Chen Zhao's focus on studying highlights the theme of prioritizing academics over material possessions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Xu Lanlan: Xu Lanlan, Chen Zhao's seatmate, provides commentary and assistance throughout the events, helping Chen Zhao understand the situation and navigate his newfound popularity.
• Chen Zhao and the girls: Chen Zhao interacts with several girls through their love letters, expressing his politeness and lack of interest in romance due to his focus on studying. He also interacts with Che Jie through QQ, planning to return the expensive watch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Che Jie, a wealthy and talented classmate, gifts Chen Zhao an expensive watch.
• Chen Zhao, feeling overwhelmed, tries to return the gift but Che Jie insists he keeps it.
• Chen Zhao's editor, Axe, informs him about a 'Book of the Year' selection event, requiring a hundred thousand more words for his novel to qualify.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Struggles with accepting Che Jie's gift due to its extravagance and his feelings of inadequacy. He's also pressured by the word count requirement for the 'Book of the Year' selection.
• Che Jie: Shows interest in Chen Zhao, gifting him an expensive watch and expressing her liking for him directly.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Social Status: Che Jie's wealth is emphasized through her expensive gifts, contrasting with Chen Zhao's more humble background.
• Self-Worth and Insecurity: Chen Zhao grapples with feelings of inadequacy, both in his relationship with Che Jie and in meeting the word count requirement for his novel.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Che Jie: Their interaction is marked by Chen Zhao's shock and Che Jie's directness. She gifts him a watch, and he tries to return it, but she insists he keeps it.
• Chen Zhao and Xu Lanlan: They discuss the possibility of Chen Zhao and Che Jie becoming a couple, with Xu Lanlan being more open to the idea than Chen Zhao.
• Chen Zhao and Axe: They discuss the 'Book of the Year' selection event, with Axe informing Chen Zhao about the word count requirement and the tight deadline.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao attempts to write 40,000 words in 29 hours to qualify for the Urban Group Book King selection.
• He starts writing, maintaining a high speed of 5,000 words per hour initially.
• By lunchtime, he has written 10,000 words but is physically exhausted.
• He orders food for a quick break and continues writing, his speed dropping significantly.
• Chen Zhao uses Fengyoujing, a strong stimulant, to stay awake and increase his typing speed.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his determination and ability to push his limits to achieve his goal.
• He shows resourcefulness in using Fengyoujing to stay alert despite its unpleasant taste.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of challenging goals.
• The use of unconventional methods to overcome obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with his editor, Axe, who is skeptical about his plan to write 40,000 words in 29 hours.
• The "Signed Bigshot Group" discusses Chen Zhao's book and its potential for the Book King selection, unaware of his desperate writing spree.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, a novelist, engages in a marathon writing session to meet the word count deadline for the Book King selection.
• He writes non-stop for 29 hours, completing 40,000 words, and submits his manuscript, "My Portrait on the Dollar Bill," just in time for the deadline.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates extreme dedication, perseverance, and determination, pushing his physical limits to achieve his goal.
• Editor Axe shows faith in Chen Zhao's abilities and advocates for him, waiting until the last minute to submit his book for the selection.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.
• The importance of seizing opportunities when they arise.
• The intense work ethic and dedication required for artistic pursuits.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao's interaction with his computer screen and writing software is a testament to his single-minded focus on his goal.
• Editor Axe's interaction with the editorial group chat highlights his support and belief in Chen Zhao's abilities.
• The editorial group chat also showcases the collective anticipation and surprise at Chen Zhao's writing feat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, after a 29-hour writing marathon, falls asleep upon submitting his work.
• He wakes up to find messages from Che Jie, expressing concern about his absence from school.
• Chen Zhao checks the Book King Championship website, finding his novel among the urban category nominees.
• He analyzes his competitors' works, feeling his novel is underwhelming in comparison.
• Chen Zhao discusses the competition with his editor, Axe, who suggests updating more chapters for web recommendations.
• Authors in a certain group discuss the Book King Championship, predicting the winners and mentioning Chen Zhao's novel.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao shows dedication to his writing, working for extended periods and taking leave from school to focus on it.
• He demonstrates self-awareness and a willingness to learn, researching his competitors to improve his own work.
• Chen Zhao feels dejected upon realizing the gap between his novel and others but remains determined to update his work.

Significant Themes

• Competition: The Book King Championship highlights the intense competition among web novels, with established works and authors having an advantage.
• Self-awareness and growth: Chen Zhao's realization of his novel's shortcomings and his decision to improve it reflect his growing understanding of the web novel world.
• Perseverance: Despite feeling overwhelmed, Chen Zhao remains committed to updating his novel, showing resilience in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Che Jie's messages show a developing relationship, with Che Jie expressing concern for Chen Zhao's well-being.
• Chen Zhao's conversation with Axe demonstrates their working relationship, with Axe providing guidance and support.
• Authors in the group chat discuss the competition, mentioning Chen Zhao's novel, but their conversation is mostly focused on established works and authors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The editors discuss the criteria for winning the Book King title, which depends on reader engagement and retention rates.
• Chen Zhao is called to the principal's office and tasked with giving a speech at the upcoming flag-raising ceremony.
• Chen Zhao and Zhao Xiaobai go to eat at the school's milk tea shop, where they encounter Che Jie, who is jealous and confrontational.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao is now the top student in his school and is gaining recognition, such as being chosen to speak at the flag-raising ceremony.
• Zhao Xiaobai is dedicated to improving her studies, copying down mistakes to review.
• Che Jie is shown to be jealous and possessive, confronting Zhao Xiaobai when she sees her with Chen Zhao.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy: Che Jie's actions highlight the theme of jealousy, as she misinterprets Chen Zhao and Zhao Xiaobai's friendship and lashes out.
• Recognition and Responsibility: Chen Zhao's newfound status as the top student brings him recognition but also responsibilities, like giving the speech at the flag-raising ceremony.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Zhao Xiaobai: Their friendship deepens; they study together and eat together, showing a comfortable and easy rapport.
• Chen Zhao and Che Jie: Tension arises between them due to Che Jie's jealousy and misinterpretation of Chen Zhao's relationship with Zhao Xiaobai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao discovers he earned over 10,000 yuan in a day from his novel and livestreaming.
• He has a confrontation with Che Jie, who is jealous of his friendship with Zhao Xiaobai.
• Che Jie learns about Chen Zhao's novel and livestreaming success and changes her attitude towards him.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Realizes his potential earnings from his novel and livestreaming, which boosts his confidence.
• Che Jie: Initially jealous and assertive, she becomes more respectful and admiring of Chen Zhao after learning about his success.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Success: Chen Zhao's ambition in writing and livestreaming leads to unexpected success.
• Jealousy and Respect: Che Jie's jealousy turns into respect once she understands Chen Zhao's achievements.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Che Jie: Their interaction starts with tension due to Che Jie's jealousy but evolves into mutual respect after she learns about Chen Zhao's success.
• Chen Zhao and Zhao Xiaobai: Their friendship is briefly threatened by Che Jie's jealousy but remains unchanged.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao is excited about his increased royalties and starts writing more chapters.
• Little Bamboo Shoot, a PUBG streamer, begs Chen Zhao to squad up with her for an upcoming tournament.
• Chen Zhao agrees, and they start playing together, with Chen Zhao dominating the game.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows increased confidence and productivity due to his royalties boost.
• Little Bamboo Shoot: Demonstrates her fandom and desperation to squad with Chen Zhao, revealing her lack of skill.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and drive (Chen Zhao's increased productivity and Little Bamboo Shoot's desire to compete in the tournament).
• Skill vs. luck/opportunity (Little Bamboo Shoot's reliance on Chen Zhao's skill to carry her).

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot: Chen Zhao teases Little Bamboo Shoot about her lack of skill, while she tries to convince him to squad up with her.
• Little Bamboo Shoot and her fans: Her fans express their frustration and disbelief at her actions, but she ignores them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Editor-in-Chief decides to announce only the top ten daily earners for each category to increase competition.
• All participating books in niche categories see massive breakthroughs and revenue increases.
• The Editor-in-Chief builds suspense by not directly announcing the top book in the Urban Fiction category, describing it as a "phenomenal book" with "incredible performance."
• The Editor-in-Chief reveals that the outstanding book in the Urban category is "My Portrait on the Dollar Bill" by Chen Zhao, managed by Editor Axe.

Character Developments

• The Editor-in-Chief shows a more engaging and playful side by building suspense and using emojis.
• Editors become competitive and eager to claim the phenomenal book as their own, revealing their confidence in their managed books.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among editors and their managed books.
• The impact of features and promotions on a book's success.
• The Editor-in-Chief's high standards and harsh evaluations.

Character Interactions

• Editors engage in friendly banter, trying to guess which book is the phenomenal one in the Urban category.
• The Editor-in-Chief teases the editors and reveals the top book's identity, causing a moment of silence followed by surprise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao's book, "My Portrait on the Dollar Bill," surprises the editors with its exceptional performance, earning over ten thousand in daily revenue on its first day of promotion.
• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot form a team, "Bamboo Shoot Team," for the streamer selection tournament's preliminary round.
• The draw results reveal that their opponents are the Thunder God Team, consisting of professional players Thunder God and Rabbit God.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Realizes the seriousness of the tournament and decides to take it more seriously.
• Little Bamboo Shoot: Shows knowledge of the opponents' playing styles and provides analysis to Chen Zhao.

Significant Themes

• The competitive nature of the streaming industry and the challenges faced by newcomers.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to different playing styles in competitive gaming.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot discuss their opponents' playing styles and strategies.
• The editors discuss Chen Zhao's book's performance and its impact on the industry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The final match is between Chen Zhao & Little Bamboo Shoot (Team A) and Thunder God & Rabbit God (Team B).
• Both teams jump to different locations, with Team B landing in P City and Team A in R City.
• The final circle shrinks to the right half of P City.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in preparation for the final showdown.
• Little Bamboo Shoot shows understanding and cooperation, accepting Chen Zhao's decisions even when they involve giving up better gear.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and adaptability in high-stakes situations.
• Trust and cooperation between teammates.
• The importance of gear and supplies in a game of survival.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot work together, with Chen Zhao making strategic decisions and Little Bamboo Shoot following his lead.
• Chen Zhao's live stream viewers react to his demand for Little Bamboo Shoot's Level 3 Vest, with some expressing outrage and others amusement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The safe zone keeps shrinking, and the final circle is reached.
• Thunder God arrives, creating a smoke-screen maze using smoke grenades.
• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot also throw smoke grenades, creating confusion.
• Little Bamboo Shoot is eliminated by two consecutive grenades without seeing the enemy.
• Chen Zhao spots Thunder God and eliminates him with three quick headshots, then finishes him off with a grenade.
• Chen Zhao advances, and Rabbit God attempts to sneak up on him.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates exceptional marksmanship, reaction speed, and strategic thinking.
• Little Bamboo Shoot fulfills her role in creating a smoke screen but dies quickly.
• Thunder God showcases his skill in grenade play but is insta-killed by Chen Zhao.
• Rabbit God becomes more cautious after seeing Thunder God's demise.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and calmness under pressure.
• The impact of teamwork and strategy in battle.
• The role of luck and unpredictability in competitive gaming.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot work together to create a smoke screen.
• Chen Zhao and Thunder God engage in a tense, one-sided firefight.
• Thunder God warns Rabbit God about Chen Zhao's skills, leading Rabbit God to change his strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, a livestreaming PUBG player, wins a crucial knockout round against a professional player, Rabbit God.
• After the match, Chen Zhao discovers he earned over 12,000 yuan from his novel in a day.
• The System alerts Chen Zhao to an emergency mission: save a person who has fallen into the park's lake.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his gaming prowess and strategic thinking in the PUBG match.
• Chen Zhao shows concern for his parents' well-being, planning to send them money from his earnings.
• Chen Zhao exhibits courage and determination in rushing to save the drowning person.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Heroism: Chen Zhao's immediate response to the System's mission shows his bravery and willingness to help others in need.
• Responsibility and Consequences: Chen Zhao understands the gravity of the situation and acts swiftly, aware that hesitation could lead to tragic consequences.
• Financial Success and Personal Growth: Chen Zhao's earnings from his novel highlight his literary talent and the potential for future success, both financially and personally.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with his fans through the livestream chat, engaging with their comments and excitement during the PUBG match.
• Chen Zhao communicates with the System, expressing his concerns and receiving mission details and reassurances.
• Chen Zhao's interaction with the taxi driver showcases his determination and urgency to reach the park quickly.

Key Plot Points

• Chen Zhao spots Deng Zixin, his landlady, drunk and drowning in a lake.
• He jumps in to save her and drags her back to shore.
• Chen Zhao realizes the woman he saved is Deng Zixin, his landlady.
• Deng Zixin reveals her father, Deng Tiejun, is seriously ill with an unknown disease causing boils all over his body.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows bravery and concern for others by saving Deng Zixin.
• Deng Zixin: Reveals a vulnerable side, showing sadness and worry about her father's illness.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected nature of fate, as Chen Zhao saves his landlady.
• The fragility of life and health, as Deng Tiejun faces a serious illness.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: They share a moment of vulnerability and connection after the rescue, with Deng Zixin confiding in Chen Zhao about her father's illness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Zixin, drunk and lost, falls into a park lake and is rescued by Chen Zhao.
• They struggle to find a taxi, with Deng Zixin's phone and keys lost in the lake.
• They end up at Chen Zhao's place as Deng Zixin has no other option.

Character Developments

• Deng Zixin: Initially bossy and decisive, she becomes gentle and agreeable after her ordeal. She shows vulnerability and exhaustion.
• Chen Zhao: He demonstrates courage and responsibility by saving Deng Zixin and taking care of her despite the unusual circumstances.

Significant Themes

• Unpredictability of life: Deng Zixin's health crisis and their unexpected situation highlight the unpredictability of life.
• Wealth and material possessions: Deng Zixin's nonchalance about expensive shoes contrasts with Chen Zhao's astonishment, emphasizing their different backgrounds.

Character Interactions

• Deng Zixin and Chen Zhao: Despite their initial friction, they develop a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. Chen Zhao cares for Deng Zixin, while she relies on him in her vulnerable state.
• Deng Zixin and the taxi driver: Deng Zixin's assertiveness and wealth (offering her watch) convince the driver to take them despite their wet state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao discovers Deng Tiejun's critical condition and seeks the system's help.
• The system offers a solution: the "Extra Career Quest" as a doctor to cure Deng Tiejun.
• Chen Zhao agrees, spending all his Fame Points to obtain the "Advanced Herbal Pharmacology Skill Book."
• Chen Zhao absorbs the knowledge from the skill book, gaining expertise in traditional Chinese medicine.
• He plans to visit Deng Tiejun at the hospital to assess his condition before prescribing any medicine.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows empathy and willingness to help Deng Tiejun, demonstrating his kind heart. He also displays determination in accepting the doctor career quest despite its potential costs.
• Deng Zixin: Briefly appears, showing her practical and decisive nature as she handles her father's situation.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and reciprocation: Chen Zhao is motivated to help Deng Tiejun due to the kindness shown to him in the past.
• Sacrifice: Chen Zhao is willing to spend his precious Fame Points and accept potential future obligations to save Deng Tiejun.
• Expertise and knowledge: Chen Zhao gains a deep understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, highlighting the power of knowledge and skill.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: Their interaction is brief, but Chen Zhao shows concern for Deng Zixin's well-being, while she focuses on her father's situation and the tasks at hand.
• Chen Zhao and the System: Chen Zhao interacts with the system, learning about the doctor career quest and exchanging Fame Points for the skill book. The system provides information and guidance, acting as a mentor and facilitator.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao buys a new foldable phone and contacts Deng Zixin to arrange a meeting with Deng Tiejun's family.
• He visits a photography studio to get made up as an old man to gain credibility as a doctor.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates resourcefulness and determination in his plan to help Deng Tiejun.
• He shows no concern for the sales clerks' prejudice against him, focusing solely on his goal.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs Reality: Chen Zhao's transformation highlights the contrast between his young age and the wisdom he possesses.
• Perception and Judgment: The sales clerks' initial disregard for Chen Zhao based on his appearance is challenged when he reveals his ability to afford an expensive phone.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with sales clerks who initially underestimate him due to his appearance.
• He meets Ma Rila, the makeup artist, who is professional and dedicated to his craft.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, disguised as an 80-year-old traditional Chinese medicine doctor named Li Shucheng, arrives at the Municipal People's Hospital to meet Deng Zixin and examine her father, Deng Tiejun.
• Deng Tiejun's condition is critical; he has just undergone emergency resuscitation and is barely alive.
• Chen Zhao takes Deng Tiejun's pulse, finding it extremely weak and chaotic.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his commitment to saving Deng Tiejun, going to great lengths to disguise himself and study Deng Tiejun's condition.
• Deng Zixin shows concern and desperation for her father's health, hoping for any miracle that could prolong his life.
• Deng Tiejun's family members express skepticism about Chen Zhao's abilities, with some preparing for the worst.

Significant Themes

• Hope and desperation in the face of terminal illness.
• The power of belief and faith in healing, even in the most dire circumstances.
• The tension between traditional Chinese medicine and modern medical practices.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: They meet at the hospital, and Deng Zixin supports Chen Zhao as they walk to Deng Tiejun's room. Deng Zixin describes her father's condition to Chen Zhao.
• Chen Zhao and Deng Tiejun's family members: The family members are skeptical of Chen Zhao's abilities and whisper amongst themselves while he examines Deng Tiejun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, an old man with unknown medical credentials, is invited to treat Deng Tiejun, a critically ill patient.
• Chen Zhao takes Deng Tiejun's pulse for an extended period, drawing criticism from the family and hospital staff.
• Chen Zhao prescribes a complex herbal formula without explaining the diagnosis or treatment plan, then leaves without charging a fee.
• The family and hospital staff are unable to understand or interpret the prescription, leading them to dismiss it.
• The hospital's vice president, knowledgeable in traditional Chinese medicine, shows interest in the prescription and recognizes its complexity.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Demonstrates exceptional medical skill and knowledge, but his unconventional methods and lack of explanation cause initial skepticism.
• Deng Tiejun's family: Initially distrustful of Chen Zhao, they become apologetic and cooperative after being scolded by the attending physician.
• Hospital staff: Initially critical of Chen Zhao, the vice president shows respect for the prescription's complexity.

Significant Themes

• The clash between traditional and modern medical practices.
• The importance of trust and communication in medical treatment.
• The value of expertise and experience in medicine.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with Deng Tiejun's family and hospital staff, but his lack of explanation and unconventional methods cause initial mistrust.
• Deng Tiejun's family interacts with the hospital staff, leading to an apology and renewed cooperation after being scolded.
• The hospital staff, particularly the vice president, interact with each other, leading to a recognition of the prescription's complexity.