Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hengzhou suspects Xue Chen hasn't called him due to avoiding him.
• Lin Cheng calls Xue Chen's dorm to find out about his whereabouts.
• Xue Chen's dorm manager reveals he's been busy and hasn't been seen much.
• Kong Hui, Xue Chen's roommate, answers and reveals Xue Chen has a girlfriend.
• Lin Cheng, on the call, reacts strangely upon hearing about Xue Chen's girlfriend.
• Kong Hui, Xu Le, and Zhou Guosheng discuss the strange call and its implications.

Character Developments

• Fu Hengzhou: Becomes suspicious and upset when he learns Xue Chen might have a girlfriend.
• Lin Cheng: Realizes his mistake in suggesting the call and regrets it.
• Kong Hui: Feels guilty for potentially causing trouble between Xue Chen and his girlfriend.
• Xue Chen: Absent, but his actions (or lack thereof) cause concern and suspicion.

Significant Themes

• Communication and miscommunication: The lack of communication between Xue Chen and Fu Hengzhou leads to suspicion and potential misunderstandings.
• Trust and suspicion: Fu Hengzhou's trust in Xue Chen is shaken by the news of his girlfriend, leading to suspicion.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hengzhou and Lin Cheng: Fu Hengzhou ignores Lin Cheng after learning about Xue Chen's girlfriend, causing Lin Cheng to feel regretful and worried.
• Kong Hui and Lin Ran: Kong Hui seeks Lin Ran's help and reassurance after realizing he might have caused trouble between Xue Chen and his girlfriend.
• Xue Chen and his girlfriend (implied): Their relationship is a source of concern and potential misunderstanding for both Fu Hengzhou and Kong Hui.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kong Hui and Lin Ran discuss Xue Chen's unexpected revelation of having an older brother.
• Xue Chen, Qian Feng, and others browse market stalls. They encounter a vendor selling antiques and have a tense interaction with some customers who suspect the authenticity of the items.
• Xue Chen buys a vase, and they are approached by Xie Tian, an old friend of Xue Chen who has run away from home to find him.

Character Developments

• Kong Hui and Lin Ran are shown to be curious and concerned about Xue Chen's family background.
• Xue Chen demonstrates good judgment and calmness in dealing with the tense situation at the market stall and Xie Tian's unexpected appearance.
• Xie Tian shows immaturity and impulsiveness in running away from home and bringing others along.

Significant Themes

• The impact of family background and connections on one's life and opportunities.
• The tension between authenticity and deception in business dealings.
• The consequences of impulsive decisions and their effects on others.

Character Interactions

• Kong Hui and Lin Ran discuss Xue Chen's family background, showing curiosity and concern.
• Xue Chen interacts with the vendor, demonstrating good judgment and calmness in a tense situation.
• Xue Chen and Xie Tian reunite, with Xue Chen showing indulgence and helplessness towards Xie Tian's impulsive behavior.
• Xie Tian's actions affect others, showing the consequences of his decisions on those around him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Chen and his friends encounter Xie Tian, an old acquaintance, who buys a dusty clay figurine for thirty yuan.
• Xie Tian invites Xue Chen to discuss something, but Xue Chen hesitates due to potential conflicts between his friends.
• Xue Chen decides to leave with Xie Tian, while his friends continue exploring the market.

Character Developments

• Xue Chen shows concern for his friends' well-being and potential conflicts, demonstrating his maturity and responsibility.
• Xie Tian displays generosity and care for Xue Chen, hinting at a deeper connection between them.
• Chen Chongwen and Qian Feng reveal their awareness of each other's secrets and hint at a power struggle.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Xue Chen's concern for his friends and Xie Tian's care for him highlight the importance of these bonds.
• Power dynamics: Chen Chongwen and Qian Feng's exchange reveals the complex relationships and power struggles within their social circle.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen and Xie Tian: Their warm reunion and Xie Tian's invitation hint at a shared history and mutual respect.
• Chen Chongwen and Qian Feng: Their tense exchange reveals their awareness of each other's secrets and the underlying tension in their relationship.
• Xue Chen and his friends: Xue Chen's concern for his friends' well-being and their support for his decision to leave with Xie Tian demonstrate their camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Chongwen admits to his interest in Xue Chen, despite Qian Feng's warning.
• Xie Tian and Xue Chen discuss business progress: VCD production line setup, sales, and contracts.
• Xie Tian reveals he's attending graduate school in Hong Kong, much to Xue Chen's surprise.
• Xie Tian brings several wealthy youngsters to Hong Kong, seeking Xue Chen's guidance, and offers him equity and land transfers in exchange.

Character Developments

• Chen Chongwen: Shows curiosity and interest in Xue Chen, but claims not to like him.
• Xie Tian: Demonstrates his business acumen and reveals his upcoming graduate studies.
• Xue Chen: Shows concern for Qin Zhou's position in the business and is overwhelmed by the offers from Xie Tian's companions.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and curiosity (Chen Chongwen, Xie Tian)
• Business acumen and growth (Xie Tian, Xue Chen)
• Wealth and influence (Xie Tian's companions, Xie Tian's family)

Character Interactions

• Chen Chongwen and Qian Feng: Chen Chongwen disregards Qian Feng's warning about Xue Chen.
• Xie Tian and Xue Chen: They discuss business, Xie Tian's studies, and Xue Chen's new responsibilities with the youngsters.
• Xue Chen and Xie Tian's companions: Xue Chen agrees to mentor them, but is cautious about their presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Chen's factory is about to start operating officially.
• Xie Tian, a childhood friend of Xue Chen, visits him, showing interest in Xue Chen's club and antiques.
• Xue Chen returns to his dorm to find Kong Hui, his roommate, acting overly attentive.
• Kong Hui reveals he answered a call from someone claiming to be Xue Chen's older brother, leaving a message for Xue Chen to call Mr. Fu.
• Xue Chen decides to call Mr. Fu after encouragement from Lin Ran, another roommate.

Character Developments

• Xue Chen: Shows maturity and patience in dealing with Kong Hui's nosiness and Lin Ran's concern. He also reveals he has an older brother-like figure, Fu Hengzhou.
• Kong Hui: Demonstrates naivety and innocence, causing minor misunderstandings but ultimately meaning well.
• Lin Ran: Shows genuine concern and care for Xue Chen, noticing his recent personality changes.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and brotherhood: Xue Chen's relationship with Fu Hengzhou, as well as his interactions with Xie Tian and his roommates, highlight the importance of these bonds.
• Personal growth: Xue Chen's recent changes in personality and behavior suggest he is growing and adapting to new situations.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen and Xie Tian: Their conversation reveals a shared interest in antiques and a competitive nature, hinting at a possible future collaboration or rivalry.
• Xue Chen and Kong Hui: Their interaction showcases Xue Chen's patience and Kong Hui's naivety, with Kong Hui's actions causing a minor misunderstanding.
• Xue Chen and Lin Ran: Their conversation reveals Lin Ran's genuine concern for Xue Chen's well-being and his eagerness to see Xue Chen make new friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Chen receives a call from Fu Hengzhou, who expresses jealousy and dissatisfaction about Xie Tian's visit to the mainland.
• Lin Cheng's assistant, Bai Jiaojiao, is fired after flirting with Fu Hengzhou.
• Lin Cheng is reprimanded by Fu Hengzhou for his negligence in monitoring Xie Tian's activities.

Character Developments

• Fu Hengzhou: Shows jealousy and possessiveness towards Xue Chen, hinting at romantic feelings.
• Lin Cheng: Demonstrates loyalty to Fu Hengzhou but also carelessness in his duties.
• Bai Jiaojiao: Reveals her manipulative and seductive nature, trying to use her charms to maintain her position.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation within the organization.
• Romantic tension and jealousy between characters.
• The consequences of carelessness and negligence in one's duties.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen and Fu Hengzhou: Their conversation reveals Fu Hengzhou's feelings for Xue Chen and his jealousy towards Xie Tian.
• Lin Cheng and Fu Hengzhou: Lin Cheng's interaction with Fu Hengzhou shows his loyalty but also his fear of his boss's wrath.
• Lin Cheng and Bai Jiaojiao: Their interaction highlights Bai Jiaojiao's manipulative nature and Lin Cheng's authority in firing her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hengzhou and Lin Cheng discuss investing in the mainland, emphasizing the need for caution and a lawyer's involvement.
• Fu Hengzhou instructs Lin Cheng to deal with Bai Jiaojiao and hints at keeping Xie Tian's involvement a secret.
• Xie Tian and his friends attempt to meet Xue Chen for tea but are rebuffed due to Xue Chen's busy schedule.
• Huang Bowen, Xue Chen, and their club members prepare for the freshman ceremony by decorating their club's walls and setting up displays.

Character Developments

• Fu Hengzhou shows concern for the group's future prospects and is wary of potential threats.
• Lin Cheng demonstrates understanding and loyalty to Fu Hengzhou's instructions.
• Xie Tian shows persistence in trying to meet Xue Chen, despite facing rejection.
• Xue Chen displays leadership and artistic skills in guiding his club members' preparations.
• Huang Bowen shows dedication to keeping their club active despite facing challenges.

Significant Themes

• Caution and vigilance in business dealings.
• Persistence and determination in pursuing goals.
• Teamwork and collaboration in achieving common objectives.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hengzhou and Lin Cheng: Fu Hengzhou gives instructions, and Lin Cheng shows understanding and compliance.
• Xie Tian and Xue Chen: Xie Tian attempts to meet Xue Chen, but Xue Chen is too busy to accommodate him.
• Huang Bowen, Xue Chen, and their club members: They work together to prepare for the freshman ceremony, showcasing teamwork and mutual support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Chen and others are decorating the Miscellaneous Essays and Curious Stones Society room.
• Su Mei, a borrowed member, discovers a dead cat and its kittens in a box, causing her to vomit.
• Qin Yu, Xue Chen, and others investigate and find the cat's body with signs of foul play.
• Chen Chongwen suspects the cat was placed there to frame the club and suggests keeping the incident secret.

Character Developments

• Xue Chen shows concern for the club's reputation and is willing to help.
• Qin Yu demonstrates leadership and responsibility by taking charge of the situation.
• Chen Chongwen displays analytical skills and a desire to protect the club's members.
• Su Mei shows a weak stomach for such scenes.

Significant Themes

• Framing and manipulation: The cat's death is suspected to be a plot to discredit the club.
• Respect for life: The cat's death raises questions about the value of life and the consequences of cruelty.
• Responsibility and leadership: Qin Yu and Xue Chen step up to handle the situation.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen and Qin Yu exchange a glance, indicating understanding and cooperation.
• Qin Yu and Xue Chen both recognize the dead cat, showing their familiarity with the club's environment.
• Chen Chongwen and Qian Feng discuss handling the situation with Su Mei.
• In another classroom, members of the Bowen Society discuss the Miscellaneous Essays and Curious Stones Society's activities, revealing their rivalry and concern about the other club's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin plot to ruin the Miscellaneous Essays and Curious Stones Society, led by Lu Boyan.
• Maodou, a cat belonging to the society, is brutally killed, sparking outrage among its members.
• Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin are seen kissing in a dark alley, potentially compromising their reputations if discovered.

Character Developments

• Xu Lei: Shows determination to crush Lu Boyan's society and expresses a desire to drag Lu Boyan's "junior" (likely a student he mentors) into hell.
• Qiu Kexin: Reveals delight at the prospect of Lu Boyan's downfall and enjoys imagining his disappointed expression.
• Lu Boyan: Not directly present, but his society is targeted by Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin. His "junior" is mentioned as a potential target.

Significant Themes

• Rivalry and revenge: Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin's determination to ruin Lu Boyan's society and his "junior" stems from their desire for revenge.
• Reputation and consequences: The characters are aware of the potential consequences of their actions, such as expulsion from school if their relationship is discovered.

Character Interactions

• Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin: Their relationship is revealed to be more than just friendly, as they are seen kissing in a dark alley. They work together to plot against Lu Boyan's society.
• Lu Boyan and his society: Though not directly present, their society is the target of Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin's schemes. The society members are determined to expose Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin's actions.
• Chen Chongwen, Xue Chen, and Qian Feng: These characters are mentioned as being aware of Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin's plans and potentially plotting against them. They are determined to find an opportunity to expose Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin discuss the possibility of Lu Boyan still being alive and Huang Bowen's involvement.
• They hear strange noises in an alley, including a cat's cry that sounds eerily human.
• Xu Lei, believing it's a prank, enters the alley and encounters a bluish-black cat with green vertical pupils. He injures his arm and is frightened by a woman's voice coming from the cat.

Character Developments

• Xu Lei: Shows bravery but also recklessness, as he enters the alley despite the eerie atmosphere. He's haunted by the cat he killed earlier.
• Qiu Kexin: Reveals her timid nature and belief in supernatural elements, contrasting with Xu Lei's materialistic view.

Significant Themes

• Fear and superstition vs. rationality and materialism.
• The consequences of one's actions (Xu Lei's past act of killing the cat haunts him).

Character Interactions

• Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin: They work together but have different views on the supernatural. Xu Lei tries to reassure Qiu Kexin but ends up putting himself in danger.
• Xu Lei and the cat: Xu Lei's fear and guilt from his past action are personified in the cat, leading to a tense confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Lei is scared unconscious by a group of cats summoned by Xue Chen, Qian Feng, and Chen Chongwen.
• The trio decides to scare Qiu Kexin next, using Xue Chen's ventriloquism and catnip to lure cats.
• They overhear Qiu Kexin's conversation with a supposed ghost (Xue Chen in disguise), revealing her past actions against Ye Shuning.
• Qiu Kexin accuses the trio of attacking her, leading to a chase. They escape but decide to keep the incident secret due to the Lu family's influence.

Character Developments

• Xu Lei: Shows cowardice and loses consciousness due to fear.
• Qiu Kexin: Reveals a dark past and demonstrates fear and desperation.
• Xue Chen: Shows creativity and resourcefulness in scaring Qiu Kexin, and reveals a hint of his past trauma.
• Qian Feng & Chen Chongwen: Display a mix of ruthlessness, cunning, and loyalty to each other.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Revenge: Characters are driven by fear (Xu Lei, Qiu Kexin) and seek revenge (Qiu Kexin, implied ghost).
• Manipulation: Characters manipulate others for their purposes (Xue Chen, Qiu Kexin).
• Secrets: Characters keep secrets to protect themselves or others (Xue Chen, Qian Feng, Chen Chongwen).

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen, Qian Feng, & Chen Chongwen: Work together to scare Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin, sharing laughter and camaraderie afterward.
• Qiu Kexin & Xue Chen (disguised): Their interaction reveals Qiu Kexin's past actions and her current fear.
• Qiu Kexin & Bystanders: Qiu Kexin manipulates bystanders to chase after the trio.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Bowen and Qin Yu celebrate the misfortune of Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin, who were attacked the previous night.
• Qiu Kexin and her companion accuse Huang Bowen and his friends of the attack.
• Police officers arrive to investigate the incident, leading to a heated argument between Huang Bowen and Qiu Kexin's companion.
• Officer Li politely asks to speak with Huang Bowen about the matter.

Character Developments

• Huang Bowen: Shows defiance and quick wit in defending himself against accusations, revealing his strong personality.
• Qiu Kexin: Demonstrates her aggressive nature and unwillingness to back down from confrontations.
• Officer Li: Exhibits professionalism and impartiality in handling the situation.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and consequences: The characters' actions and words suggest a theme of revenge and the consequences of one's actions.
• Accusations and evidence: The chapter highlights the importance of evidence in making accusations and the potential consequences of false accusations.

Character Interactions

• Huang Bowen and Qin Yu: They share a friendly bond, as seen in their laughter and support for each other.
• Huang Bowen and Qiu Kexin: Their interaction is hostile, with both parties refusing to back down from their stances.
• Officer Li and the bespectacled man: Officer Li's professionalism contrasts with the bespectacled man's emotional involvement in the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Bowen, a student, is questioned by police officers Li Jianguo and Wang Zhi about an assault on Qiu Kexin and Liu Aiguo.
• Huang Bowen alibis himself and his friends, stating they were preparing for a welcome ceremony and returned early due to finding a disemboweled cat.
• The officers investigate Huang Bowen's friends, who all confirm his alibi.
• The bespectacled man, Liu Aiguo, demands that the officers arrest Huang Bowen.

Character Developments

• Huang Bowen: Shows confidence and composure during the questioning, eager to clear his name.
• Li Jianguo: Demonstrates professionalism and thoroughness in his investigation.
• Qiu Kexin: Initially confrontational, she later complies with the officer's request to wait outside.
• Liu Aiguo: Impatient and aggressive, he wants Huang Bowen arrested without sufficient evidence.

Significant Themes

• False accusations and the need for evidence.
• The impact of a gruesome discovery (the cat) on the students' actions.
• The importance of thorough investigation in maintaining justice.

Character Interactions

• Huang Bowen and Li Jianguo: Huang Bowen cooperates with Li Jianguo's questioning, trying to prove his innocence.
• Qiu Kexin and Li Jianguo: Qiu Kexin initially argues with Li Jianguo but later complies with his request.
• Liu Aiguo and Li Jianguo: Liu Aiguo shows impatience and aggression towards Li Jianguo, demanding Huang Bowen's arrest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Aiguo, a friend of the injured Xu Lei, tries to pin the crime on Huang Bowen and his group, but the police find no substantial evidence.
• Xu Lei wakes up in the hospital, and the police question him about a dozen disemboweled cat corpses found at the scene.

Character Developments

• Li Jianguo: A strict and experienced police officer who despises wrongful accusations and jumps to conclusions.
• Liu Aiguo: Impatient and aggressive, he becomes hostile when the police don't immediately arrest Huang Bowen's group.
• Qiu Kexin: Initially suspicious of Huang Bowen's group, she tries to calm Liu Aiguo down to avoid further trouble.
• Xu Lei: Wakes up from his coma and is questioned by the police about the cat corpses.

Significant Themes

• Innocence until proven guilty: Li Jianguo emphasizes the importance of thorough investigation before accusing anyone.
• Hostility and suspicion: Qiu Kexin and Liu Aiguo's hostility towards Huang Bowen's group leads to immediate suspicion.
• Consequences of actions: Huang Bowen's group is happy about Xu Lei's attack, suggesting they might be involved.

Character Interactions

• Li Jianguo and Wang Zhi: The two police officers work together, with Li Jianguo leading the investigation and Wang Zhi supporting him.
• Qiu Kexin and Liu Aiguo: Qiu Kexin tries to calm Liu Aiguo down, but he remains aggressive and hostile.
• Huang Bowen and his group: They discuss the situation and decide to continue with their plans, including decorating the venue for a freshman welcome party.
• Xu Lei and the police: Xu Lei is questioned by the police about the cat corpses found at the scene of his attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Lei is questioned about his involvement with the dead cats found at the scene where Huang Bowen pointed.
• Fingerprints on the cats' bodies match Xu Lei's.
• Xu Lei admits to killing the cats to disrupt Huang Bowen's society but denies framing him.
• He claims to have been attacked by the same people who killed the cats.
• Police find no evidence supporting Xu Lei's claim of a robbery or attack.
• Qiu Kexin tries to cover up her earlier false accusation.
• Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin fear exposure could ruin their lives.

Character Developments

• Xu Lei: Initially defiant, he becomes fearful and desperate when faced with expulsion.
• Qiu Kexin: Initially supportive of Xu Lei, she distances herself when he implicates her.
• Li Jianguo and Wang Zhi: They remain professional and suspicious of Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin's hidden motives.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Actions: Xu Lei's actions have severe consequences for him and others.
• Truth vs. Perception: The truth is often obscured by lies and misperceptions.
• Power Dynamics: Xu Lei's fear of expulsion highlights the power dynamics within the school system.

Character Interactions

• Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin: Their alliance crumbles as they try to save themselves.
• Xu Lei and Li Jianguo/Wang Zhi: Xu Lei's defiance turns to fear and desperation when confronted by the police.
• Qiu Kexin and Li Jianguo/Wang Zhi: Qiu Kexin tries to manipulate the officers' sympathy, but they remain suspicious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Lei is arrested for framing Huang Bowen, mirroring what happened to Lu Boyan before.
• Xue Chen, the protagonist, wakes up to find a fat orange cat named Orange in his dorm, which he had rescued a few nights prior. Orange seems to have taken a liking to Xue Chen and his roommate's cat, Meimei.
• Huang Bowen's Miscellaneous Essays and Curious Stones Society is not shut down as planned, due to Xu Lei's recent demerit and the school's decision not to expel him.

Character Developments

• Huang Bowen: Shows resilience and patience in the face of adversity, maintaining a smile despite the challenges he's facing. His society is not shut down, indicating a change in the school's stance towards him.
• Xue Chen: Seems to be enjoying the simple life of college, buying breakfast for his dorm mates and cats, a stark contrast to his previous life as a workaholic businessman.
• Xu Lei: Faces consequences for his actions, getting arrested for framing Huang Bowen.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and Second Chances: Huang Bowen's society not being shut down suggests a second chance for him, while Xu Lei's arrest indicates that actions have consequences.
• Friendship and Belonging: Xue Chen's actions towards his dorm mates and cats show a desire for connection and belonging.
• Power Dynamics: The school's decisions regarding Xu Lei and Huang Bowen highlight the power dynamics at play within the institution.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen and Orange: Xue Chen seems to be developing a bond with Orange, the fat orange cat, showing a softer side to his character.
• Huang Bowen and School Authorities: Huang Bowen's interactions with the school authorities show his resilience and patience in the face of adversity.
• Xu Lei and Qiu Kexin: Xu Lei's interaction with Qiu Kexin reveals the betrayal and consequences of his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Chen borrows paintings from upperclassmen to display, earning praise for his taste and insight.
• Liu Aiguo and his group mock the Miscellaneous Essays and Curious Stones Society's exhibition, leading to a confrontation.
• Huang Bowen stands up to Liu Aiguo and Xu Lei, threatening to expose their misdeeds if they continue causing trouble.
• Huang Bowen reveals that Xu Lei has stepped down from his position as a discipline committee member, embarrassing the group.
• Liu Aiguo, Xu Lei, and Qiu Kexin leave dejectedly after Huang Bowen's warnings and revelations.

Character Developments

• Xue Chen: Shows good taste and insight in art, earning respect from upperclassmen.
• Huang Bowen: Demonstrates courage and assertiveness in standing up to Liu Aiguo and Xu Lei, revealing he knows about their misdeeds.
• Liu Aiguo, Xu Lei, and Qiu Kexin: Display arrogance and entitlement, but ultimately back down when confronted by Huang Bowen.

Significant Themes

• Confrontation vs. Avoidance: Huang Bowen chooses to confront Liu Aiguo and Xu Lei, while they initially try to avoid the issue but eventually back down.
• Retribution: The theme of people getting what they deserve for their actions is emphasized throughout the chapter.

Character Interactions

• Huang Bowen vs. Liu Aiguo, Xu Lei, and Qiu Kexin: Huang Bowen stands up to the group, threatening to expose their misdeeds and driving them away.
• Xue Chen and Upperclassmen: Xue Chen earns respect and admiration from upperclassmen in the art department by appreciating and borrowing their paintings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Bowen's group performs a "Weasel Pays New Year's Calls to the Chicken" act to scare off Xu Lei and his group.
• Xue Chen covers up the incident with a flimsy excuse.
• Wang Donghai, vice president of Tianxing Enterprise, arrives to invite Xue Chen to a library ribbon-cutting ceremony, revealing that the library was donated in his name.

Character Developments

• Huang Bowen: Shows off his power and dismisses Xu Lei's group as weak.
• Xue Chen: Demonstrates his ability to make up excuses and maintain composure under pressure.
• Wang Donghai: Shows respect for Xue Chen and admiration for his boss's actions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Huang Bowen's group uses their power to intimidate Xu Lei, while Xue Chen uses his influence to calm the situation.
• Influence and connections: Wang Donghai's appearance highlights the power of Xue Chen's connections, as a library is donated in his name.

Character Interactions

• Huang Bowen and Xue Chen: Exchange compliments about their abilities to handle the situation.
• Lin Ran, Chen Chongwen, and Qin Yu: Discuss Qiu Kexin's background and her possible involvement in the death of the Ye family's biological daughter.
• Xue Chen and Wang Donghai: Wang Donghai shows respect and admiration for Xue Chen, while Xue Chen is surprised by the library donation.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Chen is approached by Wang Donghai, assistant to Fu Hengzhou, who wants to arrange a meeting between Xue Chen and Fu Hengzhou.
• Xue Chen declines, citing his busy schedule and not wanting unnecessary attention.
• Fu Hengzhou is planning to donate funds for a laboratory building at B University, which causes a stir among the school's staff.
• A dispute arises among the staff about the speaking order at the welcome ceremony, with some prioritizing Fu Hengzhou due to his donation and others wanting to maintain the original order that favors Xie Tian.

Character Developments

• Xue Chen: Shows caution and wariness, especially towards Fu Hengzhou, indicating his desire to protect his interests and maintain his independence.
• Fu Hengzhou: Demonstrates his influence and power through his donation to B University, causing others to prioritize his wishes.
• Director Lin and Huo Yanjun: Display their differing views on propriety and priorities within the university, leading to a heated argument.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence: Fu Hengzhou's donation highlights the power of wealth and how it can sway decisions.
• Propriety and tradition: Director Lin and Huo Yanjun's argument showcases the tension between upholding traditional values and prioritizing progress.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen and Wang Donghai: Their conversation reveals Xue Chen's wariness and Wang Donghai's loyalty to Fu Hengzhou.
• Director Lin and Huo Yanjun: Their argument demonstrates their differing views on priorities within the university and highlights the tension between tradition and progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hengzhou struggles to choose an outfit for the orientation party, eventually letting Lin Cheng pick one for him.
• Xue Chen feels something unusual might happen, but dismisses the thought.
• Wu Liang shares news about two Hong Kong businessmen donating a library and experimental building to the school.

Character Developments

• Fu Hengzhou shows a more approachable side, trying to impress the old scholars at the party.
• Xue Chen demonstrates his sharp intuition but dismisses his feelings about something unusual happening.
• Lin Cheng shows initiative in helping Fu Hengzhou choose an outfit, displaying his professionalism.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Fu Hengzhou's attempt to appear harmless and scholarly contrasts with his authoritative nature.
• Business and Politics: The Hong Kong businessmen's donations are seen as a way to build connections and secure future business opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hengzhou and Lin Cheng: Fu Hengzhou relies on Lin Cheng's taste in choosing an outfit, showing trust in his assistant.
• Xue Chen and his roommates: They discuss the news of the donations and the upcoming orientation party, showcasing their different perspectives and interests.