Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Yaochen calls his auntie to cancel her visit, revealing that she's a maid from the Pei Household.
• Gu Yuechen manipulates Yu Yaochen into cooking for him.
• Gu Yuechen takes Yu Yaochen's engagement ring and tries it on, but Yu Yaochen catches him.
• Yu Yaochen misunderstands Gu Yuechen's action and promises to buy him a better ring later.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen's scheming and manipulative nature is further highlighted as he toys with Yu Yaochen's feelings.
• Yu Yaochen remains oblivious to Gu Yuechen's true intentions and continues to be infatuated with him.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deceit: Gu Yuechen continues to deceive Yu Yaochen to further his own goals.
• Naivety vs. Cunning: Yu Yaochen's naivety contrasts with Gu Yuechen's cunning and manipulative nature.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen manipulates Yu Yaochen into serving him, further solidifying his control over Yu Yaochen.
• Yu Yaochen, still infatuated with Gu Yuechen, promises to buy him a ring, misunderstanding Gu Yuechen's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen learns the coat Yu Yaochen gave him costs 80,000 yuan, fueling his desire to sell it and improve his life with his grandmother.
• Xu Rui suspects Gu Yuechen is in a relationship due to his expensive coat.
• Gu Yuechen calls Yu Yaochen for dinner, asking him to take him to the restaurant where he and Pei Huanyi used to go.
• Gu Yuechen orders the set meal Pei Huanyi used to eat, expressing jealousy over Yu Yaochen's past dates with Pei Huanyi.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: Becomes more aware of the wealth disparity between him and Yu Yaochen, leading to feelings of envy and a desire to improve his financial situation. His jealousy of Pei Huanyi grows.
• Yu Yaochen: Struggles with his feelings for Gu Yuechen and his past relationship with Pei Huanyi. He tries to please Gu Yuechen but feels uncomfortable when Gu Yuechen expresses jealousy over Pei Huanyi.

Significant Themes

• Wealth disparity and social class differences.
• Jealousy and insecurity in relationships.
• The lingering effects of past relationships.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Xu Rui: Xu Rui suspects Gu Yuechen is in a relationship due to his expensive coat, causing Gu Yuechen to feel uncomfortable.
• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen: Gu Yuechen expresses jealousy over Yu Yaochen's past dates with Pei Huanyi, making Yu Yaochen feel uncomfortable. Despite this, they go to dinner together, with Gu Yuechen ordering the set meal Pei Huanyi used to eat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen have dinner together. Gu Yuechen declines Yu Yaochen's invitation to see a musical due to his busy schedule.
• Yu Yaochen confesses his feelings to Gu Yuechen and asks him to marry him after his engagement with Pei Huanyi is called off.
• Gu Yuechen's grandmother is seen collecting bottles from a trash can to sell for recycling money.
• Gu Yuechen confronts his grandmother, and Yu Yaochen arrives to see the scene.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: He feels guilty for deceiving Yu Yaochen and is ashamed of his grandmother's situation. He shows concern for his grandmother's health and well-being.
• Yu Yaochen: He confesses his love for Gu Yuechen and plans to marry him after ending his current engagement. He shows care and consideration for Gu Yuechen's feelings and comfort.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Guilt: Gu Yuechen feels guilty for deceiving Yu Yaochen about his family and background.
• Class Differences: The stark contrast between Gu Yuechen's humble background and Yu Yaochen's wealthy lifestyle is highlighted through Gu Yuechen's grandmother's actions.
• Love and Relationships: Yu Yaochen's genuine feelings for Gu Yuechen are explored, while Gu Yuechen remains distant and ambiguous.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen: Their relationship deepens as Yu Yaochen confesses his love, but Gu Yuechen remains evasive. They share a tender moment when Yu Yaochen gives Gu Yuechen roses.
• Gu Yuechen and His Grandmother: Their relationship is strained due to Gu Yuechen's deception and his grandmother's desperate attempt to make ends meet by collecting recyclables.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen's true identity is revealed to Yu Yaochen and his grandmother.
• Yu Yaochen, despite knowing Gu Yuechen's lies, doesn't expose him and instead helps his grandmother.
• Gu Yuechen, feeling humiliated and angry, quits his job at the pet hospital.
• After a few days, Gu Yuechen returns to work, deciding not to make things difficult for himself over money.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: Struggles with his pride and the humiliation of being exposed. He initially quits his job but later returns to work.
• Yu Yaochen: Shows understanding and compassion towards Gu Yuechen's situation, choosing not to expose him and even lying to his supervisor to give Gu Yuechen time off.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Humiliation: Gu Yuechen's pride is hurt when his lies are exposed, leading him to quit his job.
• Compassion and Understanding: Yu Yaochen shows understanding and compassion towards Gu Yuechen's situation, choosing not to expose him.
• Money vs. Pride: Gu Yuechen initially quits his job due to pride but later returns to work, prioritizing money over his pride.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen: Their relationship is strained after Gu Yuechen's lies are exposed. Yu Yaochen tries to reach out to Gu Yuechen, but Gu Yuechen deletes their chat history.
• Gu Yuechen and Xu Rui: Xu Rui shows concern for Gu Yuechen's well-being, checking on him when he returns to work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen discovers that Yu Yaochen knew his address was fake all along, causing him to feel humiliated and angry.
• Gu Yuechen ignores Yu Yaochen's messages for two days.
• Yu Yaochen finds Gu Yuechen at the bus stop and apologizes for his past actions.
• Gu Yuechen reveals his real address to Yu Yaochen, who drives him home.
• Yu Yaochen suggests they live together after the engagement is called off, and Gu Yuechen storms off.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: Realizes Yu Yaochen knew about his deception, feels humiliated, and becomes more defensive and sarcastic. Struggles with feelings of inadequacy and guilt regarding Pei Huanyi.
• Yu Yaochen: Apologizes sincerely for his past actions, shows understanding and acceptance of Gu Yuechen's circumstances, and expresses his desire to live with Gu Yuechen and his grandmother.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Truth: Gu Yuechen's lies about his background are exposed, leading to his feelings of humiliation and Yu Yaochen's sincere apology.
• Self-worth and Insecurity: Gu Yuechen struggles with feelings of inadequacy and doubts his worthiness for Yu Yaochen, leading to his defensive behavior.
• Communication and Honesty: The characters' past deceptions and lack of communication lead to misunderstandings and conflict, highlighting the importance of honest communication.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen: Their interaction is tense initially, with Gu Yuechen feeling angry and humiliated, and Yu Yaochen trying to apologize and make amends. Despite Gu Yuechen's sarcastic remarks, Yu Yaochen remains patient and understanding, leading to a tense yet somewhat tender moment between them.
• Gu Yuechen and Himself: Gu Yuechen's internal monologue reveals his insecurities, guilt, and self-doubt, leading to his defensive behavior and eventual retreat from Yu Yaochen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen reconcile after their argument.
• Gu Yuechen visits Yu Yaochen at his house on his day off.
• Yu Yaochen reveals he hasn't told Pei Huanyi about their relationship yet.
• Gu Yuechen expresses concern about Yu Yaochen's engagement.
• Yu Yaochen offers to help Gu Yuechen learn new skills or study.
• Gu Yuechen initiates intimacy in the living room, despite Yu Yaochen's initial hesitation.
• They are interrupted by someone entering a password outside the door.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: Shows concern for Yu Yaochen's well-being and future, but remains guarded and secretive about his past and family.
• Yu Yaochen: Becomes more open about his feelings and intentions towards Gu Yuechen, offering to support him financially and educationally.

Significant Themes

• Class Difference: Yu Yaochen's wealth and privilege contrast with Gu Yuechen's humble background, causing tension and misunderstandings between them.
• Trust and Communication: Both characters struggle with openness and honesty, leading to misinterpretations and unaddressed issues.
• Power Dynamics: The power imbalance in their relationship is evident, with Yu Yaochen holding more control due to his wealth and status.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen's relationship deepens, with Yu Yaochen expressing care and support, while Gu Yuechen remains guarded and distant.
• Gu Yuechen's initiative in intimacy highlights his desire to control the situation and avoid emotional connection.
• Yu Yaochen's hesitation and eventual compliance show his willingness to accommodate Gu Yuechen's desires, despite his own reservations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen panics when he hears someone at the door, fearing it's Pei Huanyi.
• Yu Yaochen reveals he changed the password, but Gu Yuechen misunderstands and thinks Pei Huanyi is outside.
• The cleaning auntie, Lin Lizhu, arrives. Gu Yuechen recognizes her as the woman from the photographs, his biological mother.
• Gu Yuechen introduces himself to Lin Lizhu, but she doesn't recognize him.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: Shows extreme panic and fear at the thought of Pei Huanyi seeing him with Yu Yaochen. He's also nervous and disappointed when meeting Lin Lizhu, his biological mother, who doesn't recognize him.
• Yu Yaochen: Calm and considerate, he helps Gu Yuechen dress and reassures him. He also shows possessiveness over Gu Yuechen, not wanting anyone else to see his body.
• Lin Lizhu: She's kind and respectful, treating Gu Yuechen politely but without recognition.

Significant Themes

• Fear of discovery (Gu Yuechen's panic about Pei Huanyi finding out about their relationship).
• Identity and recognition (Gu Yuechen's longing for his mother to recognize him).
• Possessiveness (Yu Yaochen's desire to keep Gu Yuechen to himself).

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen: They're intimate but also tense, with Gu Yuechen pushing Yu Yaochen away after their encounter and being jealous of Yu Yaochen's past with Pei Huanyi.
• Gu Yuechen and Lin Lizhu: They meet for the first time, with Gu Yuechen hoping for recognition from his mother, but Lin Lizhu doesn't recognize him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen visits Yu Yaochen's home, where Lin Lizhu, Yu Yaochen's mother, is present.
• Gu Yuechen asks to stay for dinner and expresses a desire to see Lin Lizhu more often.
• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen discuss their living arrangements, with Gu Yuechen suggesting he'll stay overnight if it's not too late.
• Gu Yuechen asks about Lin Lizhu's family status, learning she has no children and has never been married.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: Shows affection towards Lin Lizhu, reminiscent of his longing for a mother figure. He also maintains his distance with Yu Yaochen, despite Yu Yaochen's advances.
• Yu Yaochen: Demonstrates his affection for Gu Yuechen, offering to pick him up from work daily and suggesting Lin Lizhu work as a live-in housekeeper for them.
• Lin Lizhu: Remains in the background, working in the kitchen. She is described as diligent and hardworking, with no known family.

Significant Themes

• Family and motherhood: Gu Yuechen's longing for a mother figure is a recurring theme. Lin Lizhu represents this maternal figure for him.
• Love and relationships: Gu Yuechen's discomfort with Yu Yaochen's advances highlights the tension between their engagement and Gu Yuechen's true feelings.
• Class and social status: The mention of Lin Lizhu's lack of family and never having been married hints at her lower social status compared to the Yu family.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Lin Lizhu: Gu Yuechen expresses his desire to see Lin Lizhu more often, showing affection and familiarity towards her.
• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen: Gu Yuechen maintains a physical distance from Yu Yaochen, despite Yu Yaochen's attempts to hold his hand or kiss him. They discuss their living arrangements, with Gu Yuechen suggesting he'll stay overnight if it's not too late.
• Yu Yaochen and Lin Lizhu: Yu Yaochen mentions that Lin Lizhu has spent most of her time at the Yu Household, implying a close relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen learns from Yu Yaochen that Lin Lizhu, his biological mother, had a troubled past and was taken in by the Yu family at age 25.
• Gu Yuechen meets Lin Lizhu for the first time since learning she's his mother. She serves them dessert and dinner, but doesn't eat with them initially.
• Gu Yuechen insists that Lin Lizhu eat with them, and she reluctantly agrees. He tries to show affection by serving her chicken, but she leaves it untouched.
• After dinner, Gu Yuechen offers to help Lin Lizhu clear the table, but she declines.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: Struggles with his newfound knowledge of his mother's past and her apparent dislike for him. Tries to show affection and kindness towards her.
• Lin Lizhu: Maintains a polite but distant demeanor towards Gu Yuechen, despite his attempts to connect with her. Still carries emotional baggage from her past.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and the struggle to connect with estranged family members.
• The impact of past traumas on present relationships.
• Class differences and their influence on social interactions, as seen in the Yu family's treatment of Lin Lizhu as a servant.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Lin Lizhu: Tense and awkward, with Gu Yuechen trying to bridge the gap and Lin Lizhu maintaining emotional distance.
• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen: Yu Yaochen is attentive and caring towards Gu Yuechen, while Gu Yuechen is still reserved and focused on his mother.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuechen meets his biological mother, Lin Lizhu, who abandoned him.
• Yu Yaochen confesses his love to Gu Yuechen for the first time.
• Yu Yaochen decides to end his engagement to Xie Wangchi.
• Gu Yuechen starts spending more time at the small villa with Lin Lizhu, trying to connect with her.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuechen: Struggles with his newfound knowledge of his mother and keeps it a secret from Yu Yaochen. He becomes more distant and guarded, trying to push Yu Yaochen away.
• Yu Yaochen: Becomes more open about his feelings for Gu Yuechen, confessing his love. He also decides to end his engagement to Xie Wangchi, showing his commitment to Gu Yuechen.
• Lin Lizhu: Initially warm towards Gu Yuechen, she becomes cold and distant once she suspects Gu Yuechen is the reason for Yu Yaochen's decision to end his engagement.

Significant Themes

• Family and Abandonment: Gu Yuechen's struggle with the revelation of his mother and the abandonment he experienced.
• Love and Commitment: Yu Yaochen's growing love for Gu Yuechen and his decision to end his engagement, showing his commitment to their relationship.
• Trust and Betrayal: Lin Lizhu's suspicion and coldness towards Gu Yuechen, highlighting the theme of trust and betrayal in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuechen and Yu Yaochen: Yu Yaochen tries to get closer to Gu Yuechen, but Gu Yuechen pushes him away, trying to protect Yu Yaochen from the truth about his mother and to prepare for a potential breakup.
• Gu Yuechen and Lin Lizhu: Initially, they try to connect, but Lin Lizhu becomes cold and distant once she suspects Gu Yuechen's involvement in Yu Yaochen's decision to end his engagement.
• Yu Yaochen and Lin Lizhu: Yu Yaochen confides in Lin Lizhu about his decision to end his engagement, showing trust in her. Lin Lizhu, in turn, tries to protect Yu Yaochen from what she perceives as Gu Yuechen's influence.