Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Chang'an cooks a wood-fired chicken stew with cured wild boar blood sausages for dinner.
• Zhou Dongdong believes she's eating while watching a "mukbang," but Liu Chang'an clarifies that she's only watching.
• Shangguan Dandan helps with housework but is not given a towel like Zhou Dongdong, leading to tension.
• Liu Chang'an wins thirty yuan from Old Man Qian in mahjong.
• Shangguan Dandan refuses to wash dishes, and Liu Chang'an decides to stop trying to reform her.
• Su Nanxiu calls to inform Liu Chang'an that Qin Yanan is pregnant.

Character Developments

• Liu Chang'an: Starts to accept Shangguan Dandan's laziness and decides not to reform her.
• Zhou Dongdong: Realizes she hasn't eaten while watching a "mukbang," leading to disappointment.
• Shangguan Dandan: Refuses to wash dishes, showing her reluctance to do housework.

Significant Themes

• The changing values of society and the perception of labor.
• The contrast between Liu Chang'an's resourcefulness and others' reluctance to do housework.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Zhou Dongdong: Liu Chang'an teaches Zhou Dongdong about the difference between watching and eating.
• Liu Chang'an and Shangguan Dandan: Liu Chang'an hides dirty dishes to make Shangguan Dandan wash them, but she refuses, leading to tension.
• Liu Chang'an and Old Man Qian: Liu Chang'an wins money from Old Man Qian in mahjong.
• Liu Chang'an and Su Nanxiu: Su Nanxiu informs Liu Chang'an about Qin Yanan's pregnancy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Chang'an learns that Qin Yanan is pregnant from Su Nanxiu.
• Liu Chang'an visits the underground base at Xiangtan University, guided by a blonde robot.
• He finds Qin Yanan unconscious and Su Nanxiu waiting outside the medical facility.

Character Developments

• Liu Chang'an: Shows concern for Qin Yanan's condition and is determined to find out the truth.
• Qin Yanan: Unconscious due to her pregnancy, indicating a possible complication.
• Su Nanxiu: Maintains her composure and guides Liu Chang'an to Qin Yanan, hinting at her involvement in the situation.
• Shangguan Dandan: Accompanies Liu Chang'an and displays her usual childish behavior, referring to Su Nanxiu as a "vicious woman."

Significant Themes

• The mysterious nature of the underground base and its advanced technology.
• The unusual pregnancy of Qin Yanan, challenging conventional understanding of reproduction.
• The complex relationships between the characters, particularly the tension between Su Nanxiu and Shangguan Dandan.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Su Nanxiu: Liu Chang'an questions Su Nanxiu about Qin Yanan's pregnancy, while Su Nanxiu remains calm and cooperative.
• Liu Chang'an and Shangguan Dandan: Liu Chang'an carries Shangguan Dandan on his back, and she falls asleep during the journey. Upon waking, she immediately expresses her dislike for Su Nanxiu.
• Liu Chang'an and the blonde robot: Liu Chang'an engages in a casual conversation with the robot, which reveals its interest in human reproduction and its envy of human physical attributes.

Plot Points and Events

• Liu Chang'an and Su Nanxiu discuss Qin Yanan's pregnancy.
• Su Nanxiu shares the story of Su Shi and Qin Cao to illustrate her point about men's possessiveness.
• Liu Chang'an, Su Nanxiu, and Shangguan Dandan visit Qin Yanan, who has been examined by Su Nanxiu.
• Qin Yanan's pregnancy is confirmed through an abdominal scan.

Character Developments

• Liu Chang'an: Maintains his calm and collected demeanor, showing concern for Qin Yanan's well-being.
• Su Nanxiu: Reveals her resentment and complicated feelings about Qin Yanan's pregnancy, hinting at her own desire for a child with Liu Chang'an.
• Qin Yanan: Experiences a mix of emotions, including disbelief, awkwardness, and shame upon learning of her pregnancy.
• Shangguan Dandan: Displaying childlike behavior, she holds onto Liu Chang'an's finger and shows approval towards Qin Yanan's pregnancy.

Significant Themes

• Possessiveness and jealousy in relationships.
• The complexities of human emotions and reactions to unexpected events.
• The power dynamics between individuals, as seen in the interactions between Liu Chang'an, Su Nanxiu, and Shangguan Dandan.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Su Nanxiu: Their conversation reveals Su Nanxiu's resentment and possessiveness, while Liu Chang'an remains calm and collected.
• Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan: Liu Chang'an shows concern for Qin Yanan's well-being and asks about the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy.
• Shangguan Dandan and Qin Yanan: Shangguan Dandan expresses approval and gratification towards Qin Yanan's pregnancy, treating her like a daughter-in-law.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yanan discovers she's pregnant, but she's uncertain about the father.
• Su Nanxiu confirms that Qin Yanan's pregnancy is unusual and likely linked to Liu Chang'an.
• Su Nanxiu reveals that Qin Yanan's pregnancy could result in a flesh ball, like Nezha's birth story.

Character Developments

• Qin Yanan: Accepts her pregnancy but is uncertain about the father and worried about the birth process.
• Su Nanxiu: Shows expertise in biology and medicine, holds a grudge against Liu Chang'an, and is calm and detached.
• Liu Chang'an: Admits to not having relations with Qin Yanan but suggests the pregnancy might be linked to a past event.
• Shangguan Dandan: Curious and focused on the "television," shows little concern about her own potential as a host body.

Significant Themes

• The fear and uncertainty surrounding pregnancy and childbirth.
• The consequences of immortality and supernatural events on ordinary life.
• The complex relationships and dynamics between the characters.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yanan and Liu Chang'an: Qin Yanan is uncertain about Liu Chang'an's role in her pregnancy, while Liu Chang'an is reluctant to discuss past events.
• Su Nanxiu and Liu Chang'an: Su Nanxiu holds a grudge against Liu Chang'an and enjoys his helplessness in the face of her expertise.
• Shangguan Dandan and Su Nanxiu: Shangguan Dandan is curious but also wary and guarded around Su Nanxiu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Nanxiu reveals that Qin Yanan's pregnancy may last over twenty years, possibly even longer, due to the unique nature of the fetus.
• Su Nanxiu suggests that the fetus is not biologically Liu Chang'an's, but it could become so through repeated sexual contact between him and Qin Yanan.
• Su Nanxiu proposes an experiment to activate and develop the fetus, involving Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan having sex repeatedly.

Character Developments

• Qin Yanan struggles to accept the unusual nature of her pregnancy and the implications of Su Nanxiu's proposal.
• Liu Chang'an remains skeptical of Su Nanxiu's claims and is unwilling to participate in her experiment without evidence.
• Su Nanxiu is determined to conduct her experiment, driven by her scientific curiosity and desire to defy fate.

Significant Themes

• The unprecedented nature of the situation, leading to a lack of experimental data and the need for conjecture.
• The tension between scientific exploration and ethical considerations, as well as the potential exploitation of individuals for research.
• The struggle to accept and adapt to extraordinary circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan express their disbelief and discomfort with Su Nanxiu's proposals, while Su Nanxiu remains confident in her theories.
• Qin Yanan feels a hint of schadenfreude when learning that Su Nanxiu was also in her safe period during her encounter with Liu Chang'an.
• Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan are hesitant to participate in Su Nanxiu's experiment, leading to a standoff between them and Su Nanxiu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yanan faints due to her unusual pregnancy, and Su Nanxiu brings her to the underground base.
• Liu Chang'an, Qin Yanan, and Shangguan Dandan visit Su Nanxiu at the base.
• Liu Chang'an decides to stay at Qin Yanan's place to monitor her condition.

Character Developments

• Qin Yanan: Starts to accept her pregnancy and decides to hire a caregiver to help her.
• Su Nanxiu: Shows concern for Qin Yanan's health but remains resentful towards Liu Chang'an.
• Liu Chang'an: Continues to prioritize Qin Yanan's well-being and decides to stay with her.
• Shangguan Dandan: Sleeps on Liu Chang'an's back during their walk, showing childlike behavior.

Significant Themes

• The unusual pregnancy and its effects on Qin Yanan's health.
• The complex relationships between Liu Chang'an, Qin Yanan, and Su Nanxiu.
• The power dynamics between men and women, as discussed by Shangguan Dandan and Qin Yanan.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan: They maintain a caring and protective relationship, with Liu Chang'an prioritizing Qin Yanan's health.
• Su Nanxiu and Qin Yanan: They continue to engage in verbal sparring, with Su Nanxiu expressing resentment and Qin Yanan defending herself.
• Liu Chang'an and Shangguan Dandan: They maintain a playful and caring relationship, with Liu Chang'an carrying Shangguan Dandan on his back.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan visit Qin Yanan's home.
• Liu Chang'an examines Qin Yanan to confirm the presence of a gestational sac.
• Qin Yanan expresses concerns about Su Nanxiu potentially hiding something.

Character Developments

• Liu Chang'an: Shows concern for Qin Yanan's well-being and is determined to protect her.
• Qin Yanan: Accepts the reality of her situation and decides to think things through calmly.
• Shangguan Dandan: Eavesdrops on Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan's conversation, leading to Liu Chang'an suspecting she might also have a gestational sac.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of reality and responsibility.
• Trust and suspicion in relationships.
• The power dynamics and expectations of an empress dowager.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan: They grow closer as Liu Chang'an supports Qin Yanan emotionally, and Qin Yanan seeks comfort in his embrace.
• Liu Chang'an and Shangguan Dandan: Their dynamic changes as Liu Chang'an begins to suspect Shangguan Dandan might also be carrying a gestational sac.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Chang'an wakes up and interacts with Qin Yanan, who has prepared breakfast.
• Qin Yanan reveals the special meanings behind the breakfast options she prepared for An Nuan.
• Liu Chang'an walks down the mountain and encounters Zhu Juntang, who is driven to school by her grandfather.
• They meet Su Nanxiu, who hints at a possible blood relation between Liu Chang'an and Zhu Juntang, but Liu Chang'an remains unfazed.

Character Developments

• Qin Yanan shows her maternal side and cooking skills, pleasing Shangguan Dandan.
• Liu Chang'an remains indifferent to Qin Yanan's efforts, maintaining his distance.
• Zhu Juntang enjoys her closeness with Liu Chang'an, feeling like a granddaughter.
• Su Nanxiu tries to sow doubt in Liu Chang'an's mind about his relationship with Zhu Juntang.

Significant Themes

• The complex dynamics between Liu Chang'an and the women in his life.
• The exploration of possible blood relations and family connections.
• The contrast between Liu Chang'an's indifference and the women's efforts to please him.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Qin Yanan have a casual interaction, with Qin Yanan trying to please him and Liu Chang'an remaining detached.
• Liu Chang'an and Zhu Juntang share a warm, grandfather-granddaughter-like bond.
• Su Nanxiu tries to create tension between Liu Chang'an and Zhu Juntang, but Liu Chang'an remains unaffected.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Juntang skips school, fueling speculation about her relationship with Su Nanxiu.
• Liu Chang'an attends classes and interacts with his dorm mates, who discuss the crossdressing big shot (Qin Zhiqiang) from the previous day's cosplay event.
• Liu Chang'an visits An Nuan at her volleyball training, where she's approached by Zhang Shilong, the basketball team captain, who insults her. Liu Chang'an intervenes, leading to a confrontation.
• An Nuan and Liu Chang'an work together to expose Zhang Shilong's disrespectful remarks, leading to his rebuke by the women's volleyball captain.
• Liu Chang'an walks An Nuan home, and they have a playful interaction, with An Nuan trying to maintain her image while Liu Yuewang scolds them for their behavior.

Character Developments

• Zhu Juntang: Absent from school, fueling curiosity about her relationship with Su Nanxiu. Her true motives and abilities remain unclear.
• Liu Chang'an: Shows concern for An Nuan's well-being and willingness to protect her. He also demonstrates his intelligence and ability to read situations, subtly encouraging An Nuan's plan against Zhang Shilong.
• An Nuan: Shows determination to prove herself on the volleyball team and stands up for herself and her teammates against Zhang Shilong's disrespect. She also displays a playful, flirtatious side with Liu Chang'an.
• Zhang Shilong: Shows arrogance and disrespect towards female athletes, leading to his rebuke and loss of face.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Zhu Juntang's true nature and relationship with Su Nanxiu remain unclear, challenging the reader's perception of her. Zhang Shilong's insult of An Nuan highlights the tension between appearance and reality in the world of competitive sports.
• Respect and Dignity: An Nuan stands up for herself and her teammates against Zhang Shilong's disrespectful remarks, emphasizing the importance of respect and dignity in both personal and professional relationships.
• Youth and Innocence: An Nuan and Liu Chang'an's playful interaction highlights the tension between their youthful, innocent side and their more calculating, worldly aspects.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and An Nuan: Their relationship deepens as they work together to expose Zhang Shilong's disrespectful remarks. They also share a playful, flirtatious moment on the way home.
• An Nuan and Zhang Shilong: Their interaction highlights the tension between appearance and reality in the world of competitive sports, as well as the importance of respect and dignity.
• Liu Chang'an and Liu Yuewang: Liu Yuewang's scolding of An Nuan and Liu Chang'an for their behavior emphasizes the tension between their youthful, innocent side and their more calculating, worldly aspects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An Nuan realizes that her mother, Liu Yuewang, has grown taller due to eating Liu Chang'an's face cream.
• Liu Chang'an explains that the cream activated Liu Yuewang's self-repair capabilities, causing her to return to her peak height, but it won't continue to make her taller.
• Liu Yuewang confesses to eating the cream multiple times, enjoying its benefits, and asks An Nuan to negotiate with Liu Chang'an for more.
• An Nuan hugs Liu Chang'an in the kitchen and learns about potential side effects of overusing the cream, such as Liu Yuewang appearing younger and acting more childish.

Character Developments

• An Nuan: Shows concern for her mother's well-being and tries to mediate between her and Liu Chang'an. She also displays a mature understanding of maintaining a good family atmosphere.
• Liu Yuewang: Becomes more childish and rebellious after eating the face cream, showing signs of reverse growth. She is also more open about her desires and isn't afraid to ask for what she wants.
• Liu Chang'an: Remains calm and composed, explaining the effects of the face cream to both An Nuan and Liu Yuewang. He shows concern for their well-being but is firm in his stance against overusing the cream.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of overusing beauty products and supplements.
• The importance of maintaining a healthy balance in life and not becoming addicted to external aids.
• The complexities of family dynamics and the need for open communication and understanding.

Character Interactions

• An Nuan and Liu Yuewang: Their relationship becomes more open as they discuss Liu Yuewang's use of the face cream. An Nuan acts as a mediator between her mother and Liu Chang'an.
• An Nuan and Liu Chang'an: They share a tender moment in the kitchen, with An Nuan comforting Liu Chang'an and learning about the potential side effects of the cream.
• Liu Yuewang and Liu Chang'an: Their relationship is strained due to Liu Yuewang's overuse of the face cream. Liu Chang'an is firm in his stance against it, while Liu Yuewang is more open about her desires and isn't afraid to ask for what she wants.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• An Nuan and Liu Chang'an enjoy a cucumber feast prepared by Liu Chang'an.
• Liu Yuewang reveals she turned down an endorsement deal due to the brand's owner's unwanted attention.
• Gao Yening, the founder of the F4 Flower Tea brand, confesses his feelings to Liu Yuewang in public.
• Liu Yuewang, An Nuan, and Liu Chang'an discuss the situation at a nearby teahouse, leading to Gao Yening's retreat.

Character Developments

• An Nuan: Becomes more aware of her mother's feelings and the challenges of finding a suitable partner for her.
• Liu Yuewang: Struggles with the unwanted attention from Gao Yening and considers her own standards for a partner.
• Liu Chang'an: Demonstrates his protective nature and understanding of Liu Yuewang's preferences.
• Gao Yening: Shows determination in pursuing Liu Yuewang but ultimately backs down after learning her standards.

Significant Themes

• The challenges of finding a suitable partner, especially for a woman with high standards.
• The importance of communication and setting clear boundaries in relationships.
• The impact of age differences on romantic relationships.

Character Interactions

• An Nuan and Liu Yuewang: Share a close mother-daughter bond, with An Nuan showing understanding and support for her mother's situation.
• Liu Chang'an and An Nuan: Flirt and show affection for each other, with Liu Chang'an also demonstrating his protective nature towards Liu Yuewang.
• Liu Yuewang and Gao Yening: Engage in a brief but awkward conversation, with Liu Yuewang setting clear conditions for Gao Yening to meet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yuewang and An Nuan discuss Liu Chang'an's face cream and Liu Yuewang's standards for a partner.
• Liu Chang'an meets Zhong Qing, Shangguan Dandan, and Zhou Dongdong for a barbecue. They discuss their plans and dreams.

Character Developments

• Liu Yuewang: She remains confident and independent, with a unique sense of humor. She reveals her age-related insecurities and her desire to maintain her youthful appearance.
• An Nuan: She is supportive of her mother and shows concern for Liu Chang'an's well-being. She is also curious about her mother's romantic life.
• Liu Chang'an: He shows affection and concern for Zhou Shuling, Zhou Dongdong's mother. He is indifferent to Zhong Qing's dreams but acknowledges their value.
• Zhong Qing: She expresses her desire to open a small restaurant in an old town someday. She feels trapped in her current life and seeks solace in alcohol.
• Shangguan Dandan: She remains curious and innocent, asking about grilled tiger meat. She enjoys the company of others and is comfortable in social situations.
• Zhou Dongdong: She is carefree and enthusiastic, focusing on the food and fun aspects of the gathering.

Significant Themes

• Aging and Youth: The characters discuss maintaining youthfulness and the passage of time, with Liu Yuewang and Zhong Qing expressing their desire to stay young.
• Dreams and Aspirations: Zhong Qing shares her dream of opening a small restaurant, while Liu Chang'an acknowledges the value of such dreams, even if he does not actively encourage them.
• Family and Friendship: The characters gather for a meal, fostering a sense of camaraderie and connection. Liu Chang'an shows concern for Zhou Shuling, highlighting the importance of family and friends.

Character Interactions

• Liu Yuewang and An Nuan: They have a close mother-daughter relationship, with An Nuan supporting her mother and showing curiosity about her romantic life.
• Liu Chang'an and Zhong Qing: They have a casual friendship, with Zhong Qing inviting Liu Chang'an out for barbecue and sharing her dreams with him.
• Liu Chang'an, Shangguan Dandan, and Zhou Dongdong: They interact playfully, with the girls showing curiosity and enthusiasm, and Liu Chang'an showing affection and concern for their well-being.
• Zhong Qing, Shangguan Dandan, and Zhou Dongdong: They form a friendly trio, with Zhong Qing inviting them along to the barbecue and enjoying their company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Qing learns about the existence of immortals and eternal youth, struggling to accept this new reality.
• Liu Chang'an and Zhong Qing go for barbecue and drinks; Zhong Qing gets drunk.
• Liu Chang'an takes Zhong Qing home and puts her to bed. He encounters Bai Hui outside Zhong Qing's room.
• Bai Hui suspects something happened between Liu Chang'an and Zhong Qing and confronts him.

Character Developments

• Zhong Qing: Struggles with accepting the existence of immortals and eternal youth, gets drunk and makes advances on Liu Chang'an.
• Liu Chang'an: Remains calm and composed, helps Zhong Qing home, and explains his stance on Bai Hui's suspicions.
• Bai Hui: Suspects Liu Chang'an and Zhong Qing, tries to drag him back into Zhong Qing's room to help her.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of new realities and truths.
• The consequences of drinking alcohol and losing control.
• The importance of clear communication and understanding in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Zhong Qing: Zhong Qing confides in Liu Chang'an about her newfound knowledge, gets drunk, and makes advances on him. Liu Chang'an helps her home and explains his stance on Bai Hui's suspicions.
• Liu Chang'an and Bai Hui: Bai Hui suspects something happened between Liu Chang'an and Zhong Qing, confronts him, and tries to drag him back into Zhong Qing's room to help her. Liu Chang'an explains his stance on her suspicions and the importance of understanding and communication.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Qing, drunk, tries to seduce Liu Chang'an, who knocks her out and leaves.
• Bai Hui finds them and helps Zhong Qing to bed.
• Liu Chang'an and Bai Hui search for Zhong Qing's bag and find it.
• Bai Hui accidentally posts a picture of an orange juice bottle Liu Chang'an was drinking, worrying that An Nuan will suspect they were together.

Character Developments

• Zhong Qing: Shows reckless behavior when drunk.
• Liu Chang'an: Remains calm and composed in unusual situations, prioritizes convenience and practicality.
• Bai Hui: Shows concern for her cousin and An Nuan's feelings, panics over a minor mistake.

Significant Themes

• Convenience and practicality vs. emotion and relationships (Liu Chang'an's perspective).
• Jealousy and misunderstandings in relationships (Bai Hui and An Nuan's situation).

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Bai Hui: They bicker and tease each other, but Liu Chang'an shows understanding and tolerance towards Bai Hui's mistakes.
• Liu Chang'an and Zhong Qing: Liu Chang'an handles Zhong Qing's drunken advances calmly and decisively.
• Bai Hui and Zhong Qing: Bai Hui shows concern and care for her cousin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Chang'an and Bai Hui meet on their way to school and take the subway together.
• Bai Hui daydreams about going back in time to high school and changing the past, leading to a different outcome with Liu Chang'an.
• Liu Chang'an and Bai Hui arrive at school, and she gives him a thermos to hold.

Character Developments

• Liu Chang'an: He remains calm and composed, showing no signs of the past he shared with Bai Hui.
• Bai Hui: She struggles with her feelings for Liu Chang'an and her desire to change the past. She becomes more assertive and bossy with him.

Significant Themes

• Regret and Redemption: Bai Hui's daydream about changing the past highlights her regret over her actions and her desire for redemption.
• First Impressions: The importance of first impressions is emphasized, as Bai Hui tries to change the initial encounter between Liu Chang'an and herself.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Bai Hui: Their interaction is tense and awkward, with Bai Hui trying to assert control and Liu Chang'an remaining distant.
• Bai Hui and Little Bai Hui: In Bai Hui's daydream, she interacts with her younger self, trying to guide her to change the past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Chang'an receives a thermos from Bai Hui, which she plans to give to An Nuan.
• Bai Hui and Liu Chang'an discuss their friendship and Liu Chang'an's past behavior.
• Zhu Juntang offers Bai Hui a ride to school and shares her observations about Liu Chang'an's potential feelings for Bai Hui.

Character Developments

• Bai Hui: Shows thoughtfulness and consideration for An Nuan, further demonstrating her kindness and caring nature. She also expresses her confusion and denial about Liu Chang'an's possible feelings for her.
• Liu Chang'an: Continues to be oblivious to the romantic feelings around him, focusing more on academic and intellectual pursuits.
• Zhu Juntang: Reveals her wisdom and perceptiveness, offering advice to Bai Hui about her potential chances with Liu Chang'an. She also shows her concern for Bai Hui's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Rivalry: The complex dynamics between Bai Hui, An Nuan, and Qin Yanan are explored, highlighting the nuances of female friendships and rivalries in high school.
• Romantic Confusion: The characters' misunderstandings and uncertainties about their feelings for one another are a central theme, with Liu Chang'an's obliviousness driving much of the plot.

Character Interactions

• Bai Hui and Liu Chang'an: Their interactions continue to be playful and friendly, with Bai Hui often teasing Liu Chang'an about his behavior and Liu Chang'an remaining clueless about her true feelings.
• Bai Hui and Zhu Juntang: The two girls share a moment of understanding and kinship as fellow "fairies," with Zhu Juntang offering Bai Hui advice about Liu Chang'an.
• Bai Hui and An Nuan: Though not present in this chapter, their friendship is mentioned, and Bai Hui's intention to give An Nuan a thermos shows her caring nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Juntang tells Bai Hui about Professor Liu Jianshe, Liu Chang'an's father, who planted plane trees throughout Xiangtan University.
• Zhu Juntang speculates that the plane trees are a form of commemoration for a significant woman in Professor Liu's and Liu Chang'an's lives.

Character Developments

• Zhu Juntang: Shows her imaginative and analytical side, using her knowledge of history and culture to deduce the significance of the plane trees.
• Bai Hui: Reveals her interest in Liu Chang'an and his family, showing curiosity and eagerness to learn more about them.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: Bai Hui's feelings for Liu Chang'an are subtly revealed through her interest in his family history.
• Imagination and deduction: Zhu Juntang uses her imagination and analytical skills to deduce the meaning behind the plane trees.
• Tradition and culture: The chapter explores the tradition of planting trees in memory of loved ones, as well as the significance of plane trees in Chinese culture.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Juntang and Bai Hui: The two girls bond over their shared interest in Liu Chang'an and his family history, with Zhu Juntang sharing her insights and Bai Hui eagerly listening and asking questions.
• Zhu Juntang and Liu Chang'an: Though not present in the chapter, Zhu Juntang's thoughts and actions are influenced by her feelings for Liu Chang'an, as she tries to understand his family and their history better.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An Nuan is surprised by Bai Hui's sudden request to meet up.
• Bai Hui gives An Nuan a thermos as a gift, mentioning an upcoming alumni gathering.
• An Nuan speculates about Bai Hui's early morning activities and the true purpose behind the gift.

Character Developments

• An Nuan: Shows curiosity and deduction skills, hinting at her intelligence and perceptiveness.
• Bai Hui: Reveals a more strategic side, though her true intentions remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Trust: An Nuan's friendship with Bai Hui is explored, with An Nuan questioning Bai Hui's motives.
• Perception vs. Reality: An Nuan's imaginative scene contrasts with the likely reality, highlighting her ability to read between the lines.

Character Interactions

• An Nuan and Bai Hui: Their interaction is cordial, but An Nuan is guarded, hinting at underlying tension.
• An Nuan and Liu Chang'an: Their relationship is briefly mentioned, with An Nuan expressing mild frustration with Liu's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Hui and Zhu Juntang go to school together; Zhu Juntang learns about the history and cultural significance of paulownia trees from an old man via video call.
• Zhu Juntang provokes Liu Chang'an, who reveals he planted the parasol trees on campus for Arbor Day.
• Zhu Juntang gets angry and leaves after learning the truth.

Character Developments

• Zhu Juntang: Shows curiosity and determination in uncovering Liu Chang'an's secrets, but gets upset when she finds out the truth about the parasol trees.
• Liu Chang'an: Maintains his calm and collected demeanor, revealing only small details about his past actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of curiosity and determination in uncovering the truth.
• The importance of Arbor Day and tree planting in Chinese culture.
• The consequences of provoking someone who is calm and collected.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Juntang and Liu Chang'an: Zhu Juntang tries to provoke Liu Chang'an, but he remains calm, leading to her frustration and eventual departure.
• Zhu Juntang and Bai Hui: They plan to have lunch together and admire Zhu Juntang's new sock tights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Chang'an receives a call from an unfamiliar number, who claims to be his girlfriend An Nuan's mother, Liu Yuewang.
• Liu Yuewang's voice has changed due to eating face cream, sounding like her youthful voice.
• Liu Chang'an meets Liu Yuewang at a tea restaurant, but initially goes to the wrong private room.
• He returns to the correct room and finds Liu Yuewang, who has a secret to reveal.

Character Developments

• Liu Chang'an remains calm and collected, even when faced with unusual situations like a voice-changed Liu Yuewang.
• Liu Yuewang shows signs of reverse aging due to eating face cream, affecting her voice.
• An Nuan is mentioned, showing her closeness with Liu Chang'an and her role in keeping an eye on her mother.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of consuming face cream, leading to reverse aging and voice changes.
• The importance of self-control and keeping promises.
• The theme of secrets and revelations, as Liu Yuewang has a secret to share with Liu Chang'an.

Character Interactions

• Liu Chang'an and Liu Yuewang's interaction shows a mix of familiarity and formality, with Liu Chang'an lecturing her like a junior would an elder, while Liu Yuewang feels relieved when he doesn't scold her harshly.
• Liu Chang'an's initial confusion and later acceptance of Liu Yuewang's changed voice demonstrate his adaptability to unusual situations.
• Liu Chang'an's decision to meet Liu Yuewang in person shows his willingness to listen to her secret, despite his initial reluctance.