Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque, a restoration expert, dies on Bai Yuesheng's wedding day, only to realize he was a cannon fodder character in a novel, living to serve Bai Yuesheng's glory.
• Reborn ten years ago, Gu Jiuque vows to protect his family, restore the Gu business, and avenge his family's death.
• Gu Jiuque meets Shen Heng, who becomes protective of him, causing Gu Jiuque to suspect Shen Heng covets his family's treasure.
• On the day of the Gu Family Ancestral Residence fire, Gu Jiuque is trapped and threatened by a man who reveals he orchestrated the fire and Gu Jiuque's family's death.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Initially a selfless, devoted character, he becomes determined to protect his family and seek revenge after his rebirth.
• Shen Heng: Initially interested in Gu Jiuque's skills, he later shows possessiveness and protectiveness towards Gu Jiuque.
• Bai Yuesheng: Still devoted to Gu Jiuque, but his past actions are revealed to have been influenced by Gu Jiuque's guidance and the Gu family heirloom.
• The Man in Black: Revealed to be the mastermind behind Gu Jiuque's family's death, he shows arrogance and cruelty.

Significant Themes

• Rebirth and second chances.
• The power dynamics between characters and their hidden agendas.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle for redemption.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Shen Heng: Their interactions shift from professional to potentially romantic, with Shen Heng showing possessiveness over Gu Jiuque.
• Gu Jiuque and The Man in Black: Their interaction reveals the man's cruelty and Gu Jiuque's determination to survive and seek revenge.
• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng: Their relationship is strained as Gu Jiuque learns the truth about Bai Yuesheng's past actions.

Key Plot Points & Events

• A man reveals to Gu Jiuque that his family's misfortunes and eventual deaths were linked to Gu Jiuque's survival after a car accident.
• Gu Jiuque learns that Bai Yuesheng (Shengsheng) is marrying Jin Weixie to clear Gu Jiuque's grandfather's name, despite Gu Jiuque having evidence of Jin Weixie's involvement in the framing.
• The man, obsessed with Bai Yuesheng, plans to kill Gu Jiuque and burn down the Gu Family Ancestral Residence to 'free' Shengsheng.
• Gu Jiuque, unable to move or speak, is left to die in the burning residence.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Struggles with the revelation of his family's deaths being connected to his survival. His desire to restore his family's honor and reputation remains strong until his death.
• The Man (obsessed with Shengsheng): Reveals his obsession, jealousy, and willingness to harm Gu Jiuque to 'free' Shengsheng.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The man believes Gu Jiuque's survival is a curse, while Gu Jiuque believes his fate is to restore his family's honor.
• Sacrifice: Both Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng are willing to make sacrifices for each other, albeit with different outcomes.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and The Man: The man tortures Gu Jiuque both physically and emotionally, revealing his obsession with Bai Yuesheng and his hatred for Gu Jiuque.
• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng (off-page): Their bond is strengthened by Gu Jiuque's desire to clear his family's name and Bai Yuesheng's willingness to marry Jin Weixie to help him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque has a dream where he's transported back to his ancestral residence and encounters a younger version of Bai Yuesheng confessing his feelings.
• Gu Jiuque wakes up to find himself in the ancestral residence, seemingly transported back in time.
• Bai Yuesheng confesses his feelings to Gu Jiuque, but Gu Jiuque rejects him, leaving Bai Yuesheng displeased.
• Gu Jiuque remembers his past life and the events leading to his death, including a novel that appeared in his mind, which portrays him as a useless ex-boyfriend.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Struggles to accept his past life and the novel's portrayal of him. He's determined to protect his family and uncover the truth behind the ancestral residence's fire.
• Bai Yuesheng: Confesses his feelings to Gu Jiuque but becomes irritated and displeased when rejected. He's willing to suppress his emotions for the sake of obtaining the Gu family heirloom.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and destiny: Gu Jiuque's return to the past raises questions about whether he can change his fate and the events that led to his death.
• Love and betrayal: The novel's portrayal of Bai Yuesheng's love for Gu Jiuque contrasts with his true intentions, highlighting the theme of love and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng: Their interaction is tense and awkward after Bai Yuesheng's confession. Gu Jiuque's rejection leaves Bai Yuesheng displeased, foreshadowing potential conflict between them.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Bai Yuesheng and Jin Weixie successfully frame the Gu family, leading to their downfall.
• Bai Yuesheng and Jin Weixie arrange Gu Jiuque's funeral and inherit his studio, further cementing their power.
• Gu Jiuque's spirit watches as Bai Yuesheng and Jin Weixie flirt at his grave, feeling resentment and confusion.
• Gu Jiuque asks Bai Yuesheng why he liked him, leading to a conversation about their past.
• Bai Yuesheng asks to borrow the Jade Celestial Pivot, recalling Gu Jiuque's memory of how Bai Yuesheng obtained it in his previous life.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Realizes the cruelty of Bai Yuesheng's actions, feels resentment and confusion.
• Bai Yuesheng: Shows a playful, coy side, but also reveals manipulative tendencies.
• Jin Weixie: Jealous of Bai Yuesheng's feelings for Gu Jiuque, but smug about his own victory.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Gu Jiuque's trust in Bai Yuesheng is betrayed, leading to his confusion and resentment.
• Power and Manipulation: Bai Yuesheng and Jin Weixie use their power to frame the Gu family and take over their assets.
• Love and Jealousy: Jin Weixie feels jealous of Bai Yuesheng's feelings for Gu Jiuque, while Gu Jiuque struggles with his own feelings for Bai Yuesheng.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng: Their interaction reveals Bai Yuesheng's manipulative side and Gu Jiuque's confusion and pain.
• Bai Yuesheng and Jin Weixie: They flirt and bicker at Gu Jiuque's grave, showing their affection for each other but also their disregard for Gu Jiuque's feelings.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Grandpa Gu, trying to fund Gu Jiuque's medical expenses, mistakenly appraises a fake antique at an auction, ruining the family's reputation and causing his death.
• Gu Jiuque wakes up to find his family dead, home burned down, and himself disfigured and paralyzed. He can no longer speak.
• Bai Yuesheng, Gu Jiuque's childhood friend and confessed lover, takes the Gu family heirloom and becomes famous in treasure appraisal while Gu Jiuque suffers.
• Gu Jiuque discovers Bai Yuesheng's deception and lack of remorse.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Loses his family, becomes disabled, and discovers Bai Yuesheng's betrayal. He becomes more guarded and calculating.
• Bai Yuesheng: Becomes famous in treasure appraisal, shows no remorse for Gu Jiuque's suffering, and tries to borrow the Gu family heirloom again.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Bai Yuesheng's betrayal of Gu Jiuque and the loss of trust between them.
• Redemption and Revenge: Gu Jiuque's desire to expose Bai Yuesheng's true face and seek revenge for his family.
• The Price of Ambition: Bai Yuesheng's ambition in treasure appraisal leads him to step over the Gu family's corpses.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng: Their relationship shifts from childhood friends and lovers to one of suspicion and mistrust, with Gu Jiuque becoming guarded and Bai Yuesheng showing no remorse for Gu Jiuque's suffering.
• Gu Jiuque and the Jade Celestial Pivot: The heirloom represents the Gu family's legacy and Gu Jiuque's connection to his past. He refuses to lend it to Bai Yuesheng, showing his growing mistrust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque, after his rebirth, decides to return all the suffering he endured to Bai Yuesheng.
• Bai Yuesheng is surprised and embarrassed by Gu Jiuque's confession but playfully rejects him, demanding Gu Jiuque lend him Jade Celestial Pivot.
• Gu Jiuque asks Bai Yuesheng to leave, angering him and leading to a heated argument.
• Gu Jiuque inspects the old residence for fire hazards after seeing Bai Yuesheng off.
• He examines Jade Celestial Pivot and activates it using his blood.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: He no longer believes in fate and decides to take revenge on Bai Yuesheng. He becomes more assertive and less tolerant of Bai Yuesheng's behavior.
• Bai Yuesheng: He continues to express his affection for Gu Jiuque but becomes increasingly angry and hurt by Gu Jiuque's rejection and cold attitude.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and retribution
• The consequences of one's actions
• The true nature of affection and love

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng's relationship becomes increasingly strained, with Bai Yuesheng growing more frustrated and Gu Jiuque more distant.
• Gu Jiuque's past experiences and newfound determination influence his interactions with Bai Yuesheng, leading to more assertive and cold behavior.
• Bai Yuesheng's persistence in expressing his affection for Gu Jiuque, despite Gu Jiuque's rejections, highlights the complexity of their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque discovers he has the ability to appraise treasures and restore items, as indicated by the appearance of halos around old items in his grandfather's study.
• He notices a damaged calligraphy and painting, a Willow-Branch Guanyin Portrait, which requires remounting.
• Gu Jiuque takes the painting to the mounting room and begins the restoration process, with the help of Jade Celestial Pivot's ability.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque demonstrates his knowledge and skill in restoring ancient calligraphy and paintings.
• He shows curiosity and willingness to explore the limits of his new ability, Jade Celestial Pivot.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preserving and restoring cultural heritage.
• The discovery and exploration of new abilities.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Gu Jiuque's past interactions with his grandmother are referenced, as she had assigned the painting restoration task to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque, a skilled restorer of ancient calligraphy and paintings, is given a chance to practice and improve his skills using an extraordinary ability granted by Jade Celestial Pivot, which can reset time for specific tasks.
• He practices cleaning a painting core 10,000 times, mastering various techniques and reagents.
• He then repeats the entire restoration process 10,000 times, honing his skills.
• A fire breaks out in the Western Wing of the Gu family residence, mirroring the event that led to Gu Jiuque's death in his previous life.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque discovers the true power of Jade Celestial Pivot and uses it to improve his restoration skills exponentially.
• He shows determination and dedication to his craft, practicing relentlessly despite the setback of the fire.

Significant Themes

• Practice and Mastery: Gu Jiuque's ability to repeatedly practice restoration tasks emphasizes the importance of diligent effort in achieving mastery.
• Redemption and Second Chances: The fire's recurrence allows Gu Jiuque another opportunity to address the tragedy of his past life.

Character Interactions

• Although not present in this chapter, Bai Yuesheng's actions (or inactions) contribute to the fire's recurrence, setting the stage for potential future interactions with Gu Jiuque.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fire breaks out in the Western Wing of the Gu Family Ancestral Residence.
• Gu Jiuque discovers Bai Yuesheng unconscious near the fire.
• Gu Jiuque uses his Jade Celestial Pivot to see through the fire and avoids a falling beam.
• He rescues Bai Yuesheng from the burning room.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque demonstrates bravery and quick thinking in saving Bai Yuesheng.
• Bai Yuesheng shows cowardice and concern for the jade pendant, hinting at his dishonesty.

Significant Themes

• The Jade Celestial Pivot's protective role and Gu Jiuque's growing understanding of its powers.
• The contrast between Gu Jiuque's selflessness and Bai Yuesheng's selfishness.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque saves Bai Yuesheng, despite suspecting him of arson.
• Bai Yuesheng expresses concern for the jade pendant, revealing his dishonesty.
• Gu Jiuque threatens Bai Yuesheng with legal consequences for the fire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque's house catches fire, and he rescues Bai Yuesheng from it.
• The fire is extinguished, but the Western Wing is partially destroyed.
• The Bai family, Bai Yuesheng's parents, blame Gu Jiuque for their son's injuries and demand compensation.
• Gu Jiuque agrees to cover Bai Yuesheng's medical expenses but also implies that the Bai family will take responsibility if their son is found guilty of arson.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque shows maturity and quick thinking in handling the fire and the Bai family's accusations.
• Bai Yuesheng is revealed to be timid and scared of going to prison, suggesting he may not be as innocent as his parents claim.

Significant Themes

• The theme of responsibility is explored as Gu Jiuque holds the Bai family accountable for their son's actions.
• The theme of truth vs. deception is hinted at, as Bai Yuesheng's story about the fire may not be entirely truthful.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng: Gu Jiuque rescues Bai Yuesheng but later threatens him with the possibility of going to prison.
• The Bai family and Gu Jiuque: The Bai family blames Gu Jiuque and demands compensation, while Gu Jiuque holds them responsible for their son's actions.
• Neighbors and Gu Jiuque: The neighbors support Gu Jiuque and urge him not to act rashly in the face of the Bai family's accusations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Yuesheng is injured and suspected of setting fire to the Gu family's house.
• Gu Jiuque's family arrives, and a heated argument ensues between the Gu and Bai families.
• An ambulance arrives to take Bai Yuesheng and Gu Jiuque to the hospital.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque shows composure and maturity beyond his age, refusing to be swayed by Bai Yuesheng's mother's accusations.
• Bai Yuesheng's mother is aggressive and defensive, prioritizing her son's well-being over finding the truth.
• Gu Dad shows protectiveness towards his son and stands up to Bai Yanliang's provocation.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Perception: The truth about the fire's cause is yet to be revealed, while both families present their versions of events.
• Family Loyalty: Both families prioritize their own children, showing loyalty and protectiveness.
• Wealth and Power Dynamics: The Gu family's wealth is a point of contention, with the Bai family attempting to leverage it.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng's close friendship is highlighted, despite the current conflict.
• Gu Dad and Bai Yanliang's interaction escalates into a near-physical altercation, reflecting their families' tension.
• Lu Xunmei shows empathy towards Bai Yuesheng while comforting her son, Gu Jiuque.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque insists on his family getting full physical examinations after the fire, leading to a night at the hospital.
• The cause of the fire is determined to be an accident due to a beer bottle knocked over by Bai Yuesheng.
• Bai Yuesheng confesses to sneaking into the Gu Family Mansion to drink and reason with Gu Jiuque, but denies any intention to cause harm.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque shows concern for his family's health and determination to prevent misfortunes from his past life.
• Bai Yuesheng demonstrates remorse and confusion about the fire and his feelings for Gu Jiuque.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions (Bai Yuesheng's drunken mistake leading to the fire).
• The importance of communication and understanding (Bai Yuesheng's inability to express his feelings to Gu Jiuque).

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque is protective and insistent with his family, ensuring they all get checked at the hospital.
• Bai Yuesheng interacts with the investigator, confessing his actions and expressing his confusion and sadness about Gu Jiuque's rejection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Yuesheng recounts the events leading to the fire at Gu Family Mansion, claiming he didn't start it intentionally.
• Investigators confirm Bai Yuesheng's account based on evidence and testimony.
• Bai Yuesheng's family defends him, shifting blame onto Gu Jiuque for throwing him out.
• The investigators advise both families to reach a private settlement due to the significant property damage.

Character Developments

• Bai Yuesheng: Initially portrayed as carefree and reckless, he now appears remorseful and frightened, pleading for understanding and mercy.
• Gu Jiuque: Despite his anger towards Bai Yuesheng, he expresses regret for his harsh words and willingness to settle the matter privately.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of actions: Bai Yuesheng's carelessness leads to a severe fire, highlighting the theme of responsibility for one's actions.
• Perception vs. reality: Gu Jiuque knows Bai Yuesheng is lying about his state of consciousness during the fire, showing the theme of the disparity between what is perceived and what is real.

Character Interactions

• Bai Yuesheng and the investigators: Bai Yuesheng pleads his case, while the investigators remain professional and advise both families to settle privately.
• Gu Jiuque and the investigators: Gu Jiuque expresses regret for his words and willingness to settle, showing a mature understanding of the situation.
• Bai Yuesheng and his family: The Bai family defends him, shifting blame onto Gu Jiuque, but Bai Yuesheng feels remorseful and doesn't want to go to prison.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque realizes that Bai Yuesheng might have intentionally caused the fire in his previous life to seize the Jade Celestial Pivot.
• He remembers that the fire in his previous life was not investigated, and he had been too focused on rebuilding to consider its cause.
• The Jade Celestial Pivot's disappearance prompts Gu Jiuque to reveal its secrets to his family.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Becomes more suspicious of Bai Yuesheng's intentions and decides to protect his family from potential schemes.
• Gu Family: Initially disbelieving of Gu Jiuque's account of the Jade Celestial Pivot's powers, they express concern for his well-being.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Gu Jiuque's growing distrust of Bai Yuesheng and his family's initial disbelief in Gu Jiuque's story highlight the theme of trust and deception.
• Family bonds: The Gu family's primary concern for Gu Jiuque's well-being emphasizes the strong family bonds they share.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and the Gu Family: Gu Jiuque shares his suspicions and the Jade Celestial Pivot's secrets with his family, who express concern for his physical well-being rather than focusing on the supernatural aspects.
• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng: Gu Jiuque begins to question Bai Yuesheng's innocence and intentions, setting the stage for potential conflict between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque's past: He woke up in a hospital after his family's death, with only Bai Yuesheng by his side. He became obsessed with restoring the old residence and reviving the Antique Appreciation Studio.
• Gu Jiuque suspects Bai Yuesheng set the west wing fire to steal the Jade Celestial Pivot.
• Gu Jiuque's family discusses Bai Yuesheng's actions and decides to use a replica Jade Celestial Pivot as bait.
• They agree to make the Bai family pay for the damages caused by the fire.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque has grown resilient and independent, tolerating pain and no longer being the pampered child he once was.
• Gu Jiuque's family sees him as more mature and responsible.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and its consequences (Gu Jiuque's fixation on restoring the old residence and reviving the studio).
• Trust and betrayal (Bai Yuesheng's suspected deception and the Gu family's decision to make him pay for the damages).

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque's family interacts with him, acknowledging his maturity and supporting his decisions.
• Gu Jiuque's family discusses Bai Yuesheng's suspected actions and plans to make the Bai family pay for the damages.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gu Yugui and his wife decide to take revenge on the Bai family.
• Gu Jiuque remembers his past life, where the Bai couple exploited the Gu family during his grandfather's funeral arrangements.
• Gu Jiuque, due to aphasia, couldn't defend himself against accusations of being petty and stingy.
• Bai Yuesheng helps Gu Jiuque but later partners with Jin Weixie, leaving Gu Jiuque feeling guilty.
• Gu Jiuque's works are boycotted at the auction house, and he decides to leave.
• Gu Jiuque invites Bai Yuesheng to run the Antique Appreciation Studio together but is rejected twice.
• Gu Jiuque gives Bai Yuesheng a ten-percent stake in the studio, unaware that Bai Yuesheng will later merge it with his auction house.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Realizes the extent of Bai Yuesheng's betrayal and feels guilty for helping him.
• Bai Yuesheng: Shows initial kindness but later betrays Gu Jiuque, taking advantage of his situation.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Gu Jiuque's trust in Bai Yuesheng is repeatedly betrayed.
• Guilt and Selflessness: Gu Jiuque feels guilty for putting Bai Yuesheng in a difficult position and continues to help him despite the latter's parents' mistreatment.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Bai Yuesheng: Despite Bai Yuesheng's initial kindness, their relationship sours as Gu Jiuque realizes Bai Yuesheng's true intentions.
• Gu Yugui and his wife: They show affection towards each other while planning revenge against the Bai family.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gu Jiuque reflects on Bai Yuesheng's fortune-building abilities without Jade Celestial Pivot's help.
• Rebuilding the west wing of the Gu Family Ancestral Residence is prioritized.
• Local cultural heritage bureau arrives to assist and learn from the Gu family's restoration expertise.

Character Developments

• Gu Dad: Shows his business acumen and desire to modernize the family's restoration work, contrasting with his father's traditional views.
• Gu Jiuque: Appears satisfied with the current state of the residence, despite the west wing's destruction, as it's better than the complete loss he experienced in his previous life.

Significant Themes

• Preservation vs. Modernization: The tension between preserving traditional techniques and incorporating modern practicality in the restoration process.
• Legacy and Responsibility: The Gu family's role as guardians of their ancestral residence and the weight of their family heritage.

Character Interactions

• Gu Dad and Gu Eight Blades (Grandpa Gu): Disagree on the approach to their restoration work, with Gu Dad prioritizing business and connections, while Gu Eight Blades values craftsmanship and tradition.
• Gu Jiuque and Jade Celestial Pivot: Gu Jiuque discovers that Jade Celestial Pivot has malfunctioned, losing its ability to provide 3D structural diagrams and see through objects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque meticulously surveys and documents the damage to the western wing of the Gu Family Ancestral Residence.
• The Jade Celestial Pivot activates, allowing Gu Jiuque to re-measure and study the western wing in detail.
• Gu Jiuque gains a profound understanding of ancient architectural principles and masters the skills to build a Ming-Qing dynasty western wing.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque demonstrates his dedication, precision, and skill in surveying and recording the damage, impressing his grandparents.
• Gu Yugui (Dad Gu) feels resentful towards Gu Jiuque for making his task harder.
• Gu Jiuque's perseverance and dedication to his craft are further highlighted as he tirelessly repeats the surveying process.

Significant Themes

• Practice Makes Perfect: Gu Jiuque's mastery of restoration techniques comes from years of practice and reflection.
• Obsession and Dedication: Gu Jiuque's single-minded pursuit of restoration techniques, despite obstacles, is a driving force in his character.

Character Interactions

• Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu are impressed by Gu Jiuque's work and praise him.
• Dad Gu feels resentful towards Gu Jiuque, comparing his own meager efforts to his son's diligence.
• Gu Jiuque, focused on his task, is unaware of his father's resentment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque discovers Jade Celestial Pivot has independently created a 3D model of the Western Wing based on his notes.
• Gu Jiuque realizes Jade Celestial Pivot's abilities might be tied to the number of times he practices restoration techniques.
• The Cultural Heritage Management Bureau sends help, including some young specialists who were Bai Yuesheng's rivals in his previous life.
• Gu Jiuque is tasked with leading the survey and restoration of the entire Gu Family Mansion.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Shows initiative and confidence in leading the restoration project, demonstrating his skills and understanding of the process.
• Jade Celestial Pivot: Exhibits independent thought and initiative by creating a 3D model without Gu Jiuque's direct input.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practice and repetition in mastering skills (as Gu Jiuque speculates about Jade Celestial Pivot's abilities).
• The consequences of past actions (the young specialists' presence reminds Gu Jiuque of Bai Yuesheng's past ruthlessness).

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque and Jade Celestial Pivot: Gu Jiuque tries to understand Jade Celestial Pivot's abilities better, while the artifact remains silent and uncommunicative.
• Gu Jiuque and the young specialists: Gu Jiuque leads the specialists in surveying the Gu Family Mansion, challenging their expectations and assumptions about his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jiuque proves his abilities to the restoration specialists by drawing a 3D model of the Gu Family Ancestral Residence by hand and learning CAD software in a single afternoon.
• The specialists initially doubt Gu Jiuque's capabilities due to his age and lack of formal education in restoration, but they become convinced after witnessing his skills.

Character Developments

• Gu Jiuque: Demonstrates exceptional talent and humility, earning respect from the specialists. He adapts quickly to new technology while remaining grounded.
• Fang Zhimiao: Initially skeptical, he becomes impressed and even teaches Gu Jiuque CAD drafting, realizing Gu Jiuque's exceptional learning ability.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Hard Work: Gu Jiuque's natural abilities are evident, but he also puts in effort to adapt to new technologies, showing that talent alone is not enough.
• Age and Experience: The specialists initially underestimate Gu Jiuque due to his youth but are proven wrong, challenging the notion that age equals experience.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jiuque interacts with the specialists, initially facing skepticism but eventually earning their respect through his skills.
• Gu Jiuque and Fang Zhimiao have a teacher-student dynamic, with Fang Zhimiao initially trying to test Gu Jiuque but ending up impressed by his learning ability.