Chapter Summaries

Mrs. Xie decided to sue livestream commenters after Xie Zhenting watched footage of her embarrassing online outburst. At the amusement park’s final-night dinner, Director Li’s first-love topic prompted Qin Chuyu to question Xie Chen, until Huo Wenye cut in and challenged his interest.

• Mrs. Xie demanded that Xie Zhenting find her a lawyer so she could sue people who insulted Ranran in the livestream chat, then hung up when he questioned her.
• Xie Zhenting watched the livestream recording and saw Mrs. Xie continuing to argue after viewers had guessed who she was.
• Xie Chen frightened the zombie performers into serving dinner, then joked with Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan as they ate.
• Director Li announced a late-night chat about first love, and Qin Chuyu smugly questioned Xie Chen about his romantic past.
• Xie Chen said he had never had a first love, but Huo Wenye interrupted Qin Chuyu and asked what Xie Chen’s memories had to do with him.

Qin Chuyu tried to rekindle an old romance with Xie Chen while Huo Wenye challenged him, and a call-in segment exposed how Qin had helped spread rumors about Xie at university. The next caller claimed Li Sifan’s first love was a man, then revealed that the person’s nickname was “Dog Luo,” leaving Luo Mingyu stunned.

• Huo Wenye confronted Qin Chuyu over his interest in rekindling an old romance, while Xie Chen wondered whether Huo meant him.
• Yu Wei called in and tried to recall the university rumors linking Qin Chuyu and Xie Chen, but Xie challenged his account and exposed the old accusations against him.
• Xie Chen recalled that Qin Chuyu had once claimed Xie was attracted to him, and Qin avoided admitting he had started the rumors.
• The production team took another call, and a former deskmate claimed Li Sifan’s first love had been a man.
• The caller said the first love went by “Dog Luo,” and Luo Mingyu realized the gossip was about him.

At the variety show, Huo Wenye announced that Xie Chen was his first love, leaving Xie Chen flustered. Xie Chen then ordered Lu Fei to expose Qin Chuyu’s old campus post, and Qin Chuyu learned that the scandal had gone public.

• Li Sifan’s deskmate claimed that Li Sifan had once called Luo Mingyu his first love, and Director Li ended the live call segment.
• Huo Wenye told Xie Chen that Xie Chen had been his first love, prompting Xie Chen to flee to the restroom.
• Xie Chen called Lu Fei and ordered him to expose Qin Chuyu’s fabricated campus crush post and his role in bullying Xie Chen.
• Lu Fei posted the evidence, and the story spread widely online as Qin Chuyu’s manager called him with news that he had been exposed.
• Huo Wenye asked Xie Chen for a response to his first-love confession as Xie Chen sat down to dinner.

Chapter Summary: The Attention Seeker on the Variety Show

Key Plot Points and Events

• A carefully prepared exposé reveals that Qin Chuyu was involved in bullying incidents, using deleted posts, administrator testimony, and evidence connecting his online identity to other incriminating posts.
• Qin Chuyu’s manager urges him to issue a statement or lawyer’s letter, but Qin realizes the evidence is too substantial to dismiss. He suspects Xie Chen orchestrated the attack and tells his manager not to respond yet.
• Qin privately contacts his brother for help, while Xie Zhenting learns of the scandal. Their mother dismisses the allegations as rumors and reveals that she already knew Qin had been the instigator during Xie Chen’s school days.
• Mother Xie admits internally that she sent Qin Chuyu onto the variety show deliberately, hoping to give Xie Chen access to his former enemy and temporarily redirect Xie Ran’s conflict with him.
• Qin returns to the dinner table pretending everything is fine. When Xie Ran asks about the scandal, Qin reacts harshly, but Xie Ran defuses the situation by emphasizing Qin’s importance to the company.
• Qin becomes increasingly irritated when the other guests and cameras ignore his scandal and instead focus on the flirtatious exchange between Xie Chen and Huo Wenye.
• Huo Wenye openly presses Xie Chen to answer his emotional questions, hinting at the seriousness of their relationship and his past confession that Xie Chen was his first love.
• Embarrassed and overwhelmed, Xie Chen avoids answering by drinking heavily. Luo Mingyu interrupts the tension with comic commentary and regains the audience’s attention, earning his reputation as the show’s “attention seeker.”
• Viewers also revive interest in unresolved issues involving Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan.

Character Developments

• Qin Chuyu: Becomes fearful and suspicious as his past is exposed. His composed public image cracks, revealing panic, resentment, and a belief that Xie Chen is targeting him.
• Xie Chen: Shows discomfort and vulnerability when confronted with Huo Wenye’s direct flirting and emotional honesty. He uses alcohol to evade the conversation rather than confront his feelings.
• Huo Wenye: Grows more aggressive and sincere in pursuing Xie Chen, publicly expressing hurt and demanding an answer. His emotions suggest that his confession about Xie Chen being his first love was genuine.
• Xie Zhenting: Shows concern over Qin’s scandal but is increasingly frustrated by his mother’s favoritism and her defense of Qin.
• Mother Xie: Reveals herself as calculating and manipulative. She knowingly used the variety show to place Qin in Xie Chen’s path, while hiding the more troubling details of Qin’s past from Xie Zhenting.
• Xie Ran: Attempts to protect Qin and preserve his image, but his nervousness shows that he is intimidated by Qin’s anger.
• Luo Mingyu: Quickly returns to his energetic, attention-seeking persona once the spotlight shifts away from him, providing comic relief amid the romantic tension.

Significant Themes

• Public image versus truth: Qin’s carefully managed celebrity persona collapses under documented evidence.
• Manipulation and family favoritism: Mother Xie treats people as pieces in a larger strategy, favoring biological ties and using Qin to control conflicts.
• Accountability and revenge: The exposé suggests that past bullying cannot remain hidden, while Qin interprets the consequences as a deliberate attack by Xie Chen.
• Romantic vulnerability: Huo Wenye’s open pursuit contrasts with Xie Chen’s evasive discomfort, highlighting the difficulty of confronting genuine feelings in public.
• Entertainment and spectacle: Serious scandals and emotional confessions compete for attention on the livestream, while the audience turns personal conflicts into entertainment.

Important Character Interactions

• Qin Chuyu and his manager argue over how to respond to the exposé.
• Qin suspects Xie Chen and seeks help from his brother.
• Xie Zhenting confronts Mother Xie about Qin’s scandal, but she dismisses it and redirects him toward promoting Xie Chen.
• Qin snaps at Xie Ran, who placates him by stressing Qin’s value to Xie Entertainment.
• Huo Wenye repeatedly flirts with and emotionally challenges Xie Chen, while Xie Chen tries to escape through drinking.
• Luo Mingyu interrupts their tense exchange and shifts the focus back toward himself and other unresolved cast conflicts.

Chapter Summary: “Who Are You Calling Small?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Fei watches footage of Xie Chen drunkenly revealing his feelings for Huo Wenye and is delighted to discover that the normally calculating “Demon King” has a weakness.
• Lu Fei recalls Xie Chen’s unexplained disappearance while studying abroad. Since Huo Wenye may also have been overseas at the time, Lu Fei begins to suspect that the two may have a hidden past.
• Sun Feng contacts Lu Fei to confirm whether Professor Smith will represent his small company for free. Lu Fei advises him to publicly mock the opposing side, insisting that a high-profile attack suits Professor Smith’s style.
• After filming for First Love Night Talk ends, the drunk guests continue arguing and exposing their grievances. The show effectively becomes a chaotic mutual roast.
• Xie Chen drunkenly declares that, if Huo Wenye frightens him again, he will cling to him, stay by his side, and marry him—then becomes embarrassed and wonders whether he has said something similar before.
• Qin Chuyu, furious that the show has damaged his carefully maintained public image, remembers that he once genuinely liked Xie Chen but spread rumors about him after feeling ignored and rejected.
• Xie Ran approaches Qin Chuyu and proposes that they retaliate by destroying the reputations of the other guests one by one. Qin Chuyu, though suspicious, is tempted by the plan.
• Huo Wenye restrains the drunk Xie Chen, who insults him as a “little punk.” Huo teases him about calling him “small,” while Xie Chen threatens to hit him and refers to Huo’s earlier confession. Huo responds flirtatiously, enjoying Xie Chen’s drunken boldness.

Character Developments

• Xie Chen: His normally controlled and intimidating personality collapses under the influence of alcohol. He becomes emotionally honest, clingy, jealous, and openly affectionate toward Huo Wenye. His drunken words also suggest that he may have forgotten or suppressed an earlier connection with Huo.
• Huo Wenye: He remains calm and teasing while handling Xie Chen’s drunken behavior. Rather than being offended by Xie Chen’s threats or embarrassment, he encourages the flirtation and appears confident that Xie Chen’s feelings are genuine.
• Lu Fei: He shifts from amusement to serious suspicion after connecting Xie Chen’s past disappearance with Huo Wenye’s possible presence abroad. He also embraces a more mischievous, aggressive strategy in helping Sun Feng.
• Qin Chuyu: His resentment toward Xie Chen is revealed to come from an old unrequited attraction and wounded pride. His concern over his ruined image pushes him toward revenge.
• Xie Ran: He reveals a manipulative and vindictive side by exploiting Qin Chuyu’s anger and proposing a coordinated campaign against the other guests.
• Sun Feng: Though initially cautious and ordinary, he is gradually drawn into Lu Fei’s bold plan to fight back publicly.

Significant Themes

• Hidden vulnerability: Even the most brilliant and seemingly invulnerable person can have emotional weaknesses.
• Reputation versus authenticity: The guests’ carefully crafted public images clash with their real personalities, especially when alcohol removes their restraint.
• Double standards in celebrity culture: Xie Ran and Qin Chuyu resent that villains are praised for being “true to themselves,” while minor mistakes by others are treated as image-destroying scandals.
• Suppressed feelings and misunderstanding: Qin Chuyu’s past attraction to Xie Chen turned into hostility because Xie Chen never responded to his indirect confession.
• Revenge and public manipulation: The characters increasingly treat reputations and online opinion as weapons.

Important Character Interactions

• Lu Fei and Sun Feng: Lu Fei assumes the role of an enthusiastic strategist, encouraging Sun Feng to attack his opponents loudly and publicly.
• Qin Chuyu and Xie Ran: Xie Ran exploits Qin Chuyu’s anger and wounded pride, persuading him to consider a revenge campaign.
• Qin Chuyu and Xie Chen: Their past is marked by Qin Chuyu’s secret attraction, resentment, and attempts to provoke Xie Chen into reacting.
• Xie Chen and Huo Wenye: Their drunken exchange is the chapter’s central interaction. Xie Chen makes an impulsive marriage-like confession, while Huo Wenye teases and flirts with him, revealing their growing intimacy and contrasting personalities.

Xie Ran secretly recorded the Villain Group’s drunken antics and sent the footage to a gossip magazine, while Xie Chen and Huo Wenye shared a tense night at the hotel. The next morning, the show’s closing was interrupted when Li Jingfei’s father confronted her about urging Li Sifan to kiss Luo Mingyu.

• Li Sifan drunkenly kissed Luo Mingyu after Li Jingfei challenged him, and Xie Ran recorded the incident.
• Xie Ran sent the recording to Four Directions Magazine in exchange for publicity and asked them to hide his involvement.
• Huo Wenye turned off the lights and told Xie Chen to sleep, then watched him in silence and wondered when he would finally remember.
• Director Li teased Luo Mingyu about Li Sifan kissing him, and Luo Mingyu admitted he had blacked out.
• Li Jingfei answered a call from her father, who scolded her for encouraging Li Sifan to kiss a man and threatened to make her take over the family business.

Sun Feng confronted Xie Yongan and revealed that Xie Chen would represent him in the technology dispute, prompting Xie Yongan and Qin Huai to consider turning the case against Sun Feng. After filming, the Li and Luo families argued over their sons’ behavior, while Huo Wenye told Xie Chen that his family would accept them being together.

• Sun Feng taunted Xie Yongan and announced that Professor Smith, Xie Chen, would handle his case.
• Xie Yongan raged over Xie Chen’s involvement, and Qin Huai suggested turning Sun Feng from plaintiff into defendant.
• Boss Li and Boss Luo scolded their sons after filming, and Boss Li tried to take Li Jingfei home to run the family business.
• Director Li stopped the cameras as the two bosses argued, while Xie Chen watched from the bus.
• Huo Wenye told Xie Chen that no one in his family would object to them being together, leaving Xie Chen startled.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Filming for the third season of Transform, Freaks! ends amid public chaos after a private video appears to suggest a romantic relationship between Luo Mingyu and Li Fanfan.
• The public reacts dramatically: some criticize the wealthy elite’s scandalous relationships, while others support the pair’s freedom to love. Fans gather outside the Luo and Li family homes, demanding that the two be together and rejecting arranged marriages.
• Luo Mingyu’s father is furious and confused by the protesters, while Luo Mingyu hides in embarrassment.
• After returning home, Xie Chen notices that his lips are swollen and remembers Huo Wenye leaning close to him. He suspects Huo may have kissed or bitten him while he was asleep, leaving him flustered and doubtful.
• Xie Yongan calls Xie Chen and pretends to invite him home for dinner because the elderly grandmother “misses” him. Xie Chen recognizes that Xie Yongan is using Grandma as emotional leverage, but agrees to return because she is the only person in the family he still cares about.
• Xie Yongan privately reveals his manipulative intentions. When his wife insults Xie Chen and complains that an adopted son has disrupted the Xie family, Xie Yongan slaps her and threatens to remove her position if she interferes.
• Xie Zhenting returns home and reacts with unexpected happiness upon learning that Xie Chen is coming back, though he conceals his feelings when questioned by his mother.
• Xie Ran secretly observes the family and grows increasingly resentful, believing Xie Chen is taking back what should belong to him.
• Before leaving, Xie Chen speaks with Lu Fei, who worries that the Xie family may trap him. Xie Chen decides to livestream his visit so that the family cannot prevent him from leaving without exposing themselves and violating the law.

Character Developments

• Xie Chen remains sharp, sarcastic, and distrustful of the Xie family, but his concern for Grandma shows that he still possesses strong emotional ties despite their mistreatment. He also demonstrates confidence and strategic thinking by planning to livestream the confrontation.
• Xie Yongan is exposed as calculating and coercive. He uses Grandma to manipulate Xie Chen and violently silences his wife when she threatens his plans.
• Xie Mother reveals her contempt for Xie Chen and her insecurity about his influence over the family. After being slapped, she attempts to manipulate Xie Zhenting by blaming Xie Chen rather than admitting what happened.
• Xie Zhenting appears conflicted. Although he outwardly avoids involvement, his happiness at Xie Chen’s return suggests lingering affection or attachment to his biological brother.
• Xie Ran becomes more openly jealous and hostile, viewing Xie Chen as an intruder who continues to threaten his status within the family.
• Lu Fei acts as a concerned and loyal friend, warning Xie Chen about the danger of returning to the Xie household.
• Huo Wenye does not appear directly, but the suspected kiss deepens the romantic tension between him and Xie Chen.

Significant Themes

• Public opinion and media spectacle: The scandal surrounding Luo Mingyu and Li Fanfan shows how private relationships can become public entertainment and provoke social debate.
• Freedom of love versus traditional expectations: Fans reject arranged or transactional marriages and celebrate relationships outside conventional gender norms.
• Family manipulation and power: Xie Yongan exploits Grandma’s vulnerability to regain control over Xie Chen, demonstrating how familial affection can be weaponized.
• Abandonment and belonging: Xie Chen remains emotionally connected to Grandma despite being rejected by the Xie family, while Xie Ran fears losing the family position he considers his own.
• Truth, exposure, and self-protection: Xie Chen’s decision to livestream the dinner reflects his determination to use public accountability and the law against the family’s schemes.
• Class and status: The insult aimed at Xie Mother—“What right does a nouveau riche’s daughter have to judge me?”—highlights resentment over social origins and the hierarchy within elite families.

Important Character Interactions

• Luo Mingyu and his father: His father responds with anger and disbelief to the fans’ support for Luo Mingyu and Li Fanfan.
• Xie Chen and Xie Yongan: Their polite conversation masks mutual distrust, with Xie Yongan manipulating Grandma’s importance and Xie Chen openly recognizing the tactic.
• Xie Yongan and Xie Mother: Their confrontation exposes the family’s internal power struggle. Xie Yongan prioritizes controlling Xie Chen over protecting his wife and uses violence to enforce obedience.
• Xie Mother and Xie Zhenting: She tries to turn him against Xie Chen, but his unexpected positive reaction to Xie Chen’s return reveals that his loyalties may not align with hers.
• Xie Chen and Lu Fei: Lu Fei worries about his safety, while Xie Chen reassures him and explains his plan to document the encounter publicly.
• Xie Chen and Huo Wenye: Though separated in this chapter, the possibility that Huo kissed Xie Chen creates embarrassment and romantic suspense.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Chen recalls his painful childhood after being adopted by the Xie Family. Neglected and left hungry, he was only cared for by Grandma Xie, who taught him to cook and encouraged him to believe in a better future.
• After his rebirth, Xie Chen intended to destroy the Xie Family before searching for Grandma. When Xie Yongan uses Grandma to force him home, Xie Chen sees it as an unexpected opportunity to find her.
• Upon returning to the villa, Xie Chen confronts Aunt Shen, a maid who had once falsely accused and slapped him as a child. When she tries to humiliate and attack him again, he retaliates by slapping her twice and warning her not to provoke him.
• Xie Chen starts a livestream inside the Xie residence, allowing his fans to witness the family’s behavior firsthand.
• Xie Yongan pretends to warmly welcome him, but Xie Chen rejects the false affection, sarcastically demanding money instead of empty expressions of love.
• Xie Chen immediately seeks Grandma Xie and is deeply moved when he finds her frail and wheelchair-bound. She recognizes him as “Little Chen” and begs him to save her from being sent back to the nursing home.
• When Xie Ran attempts to take Grandma away under the excuse of giving her medicine, Xie Chen blocks the wheelchair and demands to inspect the medicine himself.
• He openly accuses the Xie Family of harming Grandma, prompting viewers to suspect that her poor condition may be the result of abuse or improper treatment.

Character Developments

• Xie Chen: His trauma and gratitude toward Grandma are revealed, explaining his fierce attachment to her. Unlike his former timid self, rebirth has made him bold, confrontational, and willing to use force against those who mistreated him. He also strategically uses the livestream to expose the Xie Family.
• Grandma Xie: Shown as physically weakened, confused, and frightened, yet she still recognizes Xie Chen and trusts him. Her panic suggests she has been mistreated or manipulated by the family.
• Aunt Shen: Her long-standing contempt for Xie Chen is exposed. She initially assumes she can still bully him, but becomes terrified when he retaliates.
• Xie Yongan and Mother Xie: Both attempt to maintain control through false warmth and authority. Their reactions become suspicious when Xie Chen questions Grandma’s treatment.
• Xie Ran: Acts as the family’s enforcer by trying to remove Grandma, but is immediately challenged by Xie Chen.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and justice: Xie Chen begins retaliating against people who abused or humiliated him in the past.
• Family versus genuine affection: The Xie Family’s performative concern contrasts with Grandma’s sincere love and care for Xie Chen.
• Abuse of power: The family treats Xie Chen as inferior and appears to control Grandma through threats and questionable medical treatment.
• Rebirth and transformation: Xie Chen’s past suffering has shaped his new, fearless personality; he is no longer willing to endure mistreatment silently.
• Public exposure: The livestream becomes a tool for revealing the family’s hypocrisy and potentially gathering public support.

Character Interactions

• Xie Chen confronts Aunt Shen over her attempt to command and humiliate him, then physically defends himself when she attacks.
• He rejects Xie Yongan’s fake embrace and mocks his claims of missing him.
• Xie Chen shares an emotional reunion with Grandma, who recognizes him and begs for his protection.
• He blocks Xie Ran from taking Grandma away and demands to see the medicine, directly challenging the entire family.
• The livestream audience reacts strongly, quickly recognizing the Xie Family’s hostility and beginning to suspect abuse.

Chapter Summary: “The Fox’s Tail Finally Shows?!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Chen returns to the Xie family largely because of his grandmother, who suffers from dementia and is emotionally dependent on him.
• Xie Yongan realizes that Grandma is Xie Chen’s weakness and attempts to use her presence to control him.
• During a tense family gathering, Xie Chen confronts Mother Xie for sending Grandma to a nursing home instead of caring for her herself.
• Xie Zhenting returns home and tries to reconcile with Xie Chen, recognizing that Xie Chen’s talents, popularity, legal expertise, and medical skills could benefit the Xie Group.
• At dinner, Mother Xie again humiliates Xie Chen by reminding him that he is adopted and objecting to his sitting beside Grandma.
• Aunt Shen reveals that she had been ordered to make Xie Chen wash at the side entrance and clean himself before entering the house. She falsely presents herself as the victim after Xie Chen slapped her.
• Xie Yongan publicly dismisses Aunt Shen and then turns against Mother Xie when she admits giving the order. Their long-standing mistreatment of Xie Chen is exposed before the livestream audience.
• Xie Chen decides to leave with Grandma, but Xie Yongan stops him, claiming legal guardianship over her.
• Xie Yongan finally reveals his true motive: he intends to use Grandma to threaten Xie Chen into abandoning Sun Feng’s legal case, warning that Xie Chen will otherwise be forbidden from seeing her.

Character Developments

• Xie Chen: Remains calm, sharp, and openly defiant. His protectiveness toward Grandma exposes his emotional vulnerability, but he refuses to be intimidated by the family’s insults or manipulation. He quickly sees through Xie Yongan’s false concern and identifies the threat as coercion.
• Xie Yongan: Initially pretends to seek family harmony, but his manipulative nature becomes undeniable. He uses Grandma as leverage to control Xie Chen and stop him from taking Sun Feng’s case.
• Mother Xie: Continues to display hostility and prejudice toward Xie Chen, treating him as an inferior adopted orphan. Her admission confirms that she sanctioned his years of humiliation and mistreatment.
• Xie Zhenting: Attempts to repair his relationship with Xie Chen, motivated partly by genuine concern and partly by fear of Xie Chen becoming an enemy of the Xie Group.
• Grandma: Her dementia leaves her frightened and childlike, but she clearly trusts and depends on Xie Chen, repeatedly begging him not to abandon her.
• Aunt Shen: Reveals herself as Mother Xie’s obedient accomplice. Her attempt to exploit the family conflict backfires when Xie Yongan sacrifices her to protect the family’s image.

Significant Themes

• Family as control and manipulation: The Xie family presents itself as harmonious while using emotional pressure and social status to control Xie Chen.
• Abuse hidden behind wealth: Despite their riches, the family has neglected Grandma and treated Xie Chen cruelly, exposing the emptiness of their respectable image.
• Truth versus performance: The family’s polite facade collapses during the meal, especially when their mistreatment is exposed before the livestream audience.
• Loyalty and genuine affection: Grandma’s dependence on Xie Chen contrasts with the family’s conditional, self-serving relationships.
• Power and justice: Xie Yongan’s threat over Sun Feng’s case establishes the conflict between the Xie family’s influence and Xie Chen’s determination to pursue justice.

Character Interactions

• Xie Chen comforts Grandma and promises not to abandon her, showing their close bond.
• He confronts Mother Xie over her neglect of Grandma and challenges her claim that he is merely an outsider.
• Xie Yongan tries to mediate between Xie Chen and the rest of the family, but his efforts are revealed as strategic rather than sincere.
• Xie Zhenting apologizes and seeks reconciliation because he recognizes Xie Chen’s growing influence.
• Mother Xie and Aunt Shen reinforce one another’s hostility toward Xie Chen, inadvertently exposing their past abuse.
• Xie Yongan ultimately confronts Xie Chen directly, admitting that Grandma is being used as leverage to force him to abandon Sun Feng’s case.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Chen confronts Xie Yongan at the Xie family home. Yongan threatens to prevent him from seeing Grandma unless he abandons Sun Feng’s case and stops opposing the family.
• Xie Chen refuses, declaring that he will continue challenging the Xie Family and intends to strip Yongan of his guardianship over Grandma.
• Yongan orders Xie Ran to take Grandma upstairs and forbids anyone from visiting her, effectively threatening to place her under house arrest.
• Xie Chen exposes Yongan’s behavior by livestreaming the confrontation. He asks viewers whether he should give up Sun Feng’s case, and the audience overwhelmingly supports him.
• Realizing his words have been recorded publicly, Yongan immediately changes his attitude and claims he only wants to send Grandma to a professional nursing facility. Xie Chen ends the livestream, having ensured that public scrutiny will protect Grandma temporarily.
• Xie Chen leaves determined to research guardianship law, formally take over Sun Feng’s case, and rescue Grandma from the Xie Family.
• Director Li calls Xie Chen about the fourth season of the show, which will be filmed at a nursing facility with “filial piety” as its theme. The facility was arranged by Huo Wenye, raising Xie Chen’s suspicion that it may be the same place where Grandma is staying.
• Xie Chen accepts the possibility as an opportunity to get closer to Grandma and promises her that he will save her soon.
• In a subplot, Luo Mingyu chats with Li Sifan using her sister’s phone. He complains that her kiss caused his father to impose a month of intensive special training. They discuss whether he can still participate in filming, but Luo becomes flustered when Li jokes about using CP fans to pressure his father and insists they should not joke about dating.

Character Developments

• Xie Chen becomes more strategic and openly confrontational. Rather than merely arguing with Yongan, he uses livestreaming and public opinion to protect Grandma and undermine the family’s control.
• Xie Yongan is shown as coercive and ruthless, willing to use his elderly mother as leverage. However, he quickly becomes cautious and performatively filial once his actions are exposed to the public.
• Grandma remains physically vulnerable and trapped under Yongan’s guardianship, but Xie Chen’s actions give him time and a possible legal route to free her.
• Huo Wenye gains greater narrative importance through his mysterious arrangement of the nursing facility, suggesting that he may be supporting Xie Chen behind the scenes.
• Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan continue developing a playful but emotionally charged relationship. Luo’s embarrassment and denial imply that he is uncomfortable acknowledging romantic implications.

Significant Themes

• Power and guardianship: The conflict centers on who has the legal and moral right to make decisions for Grandma.
• Public opinion as protection: Xie Chen uses livestreaming to counter the Xie Family’s private coercion and make them accountable to the public.
• False filial piety: Yongan presents himself as a devoted son only after being watched, contrasting genuine care with reputation management.
• Justice versus family loyalty: Xie Chen refuses to abandon Sun Feng’s case despite family pressure, emphasizing principle over submission.
• Strategic alliances and coincidence: Huo Wenye’s involvement hints that Xie Chen may have unexpected allies.
• Romantic denial and teasing: Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan’s subplot explores attraction through embarrassment, banter, and avoidance.

Character Interactions

• Xie Chen and Xie Yongan: Their conversation escalates from threats to open estrangement, with Xie Chen answering Yongan’s intimidation with sarcasm and a public livestream.
• Xie Chen and Grandma: Though they do not directly interact, Xie Chen’s promise to save her reveals his affection and determination.
• Xie Yongan and Xie Ran: Yongan commands Xie Ran to isolate Grandma, demonstrating his authority over the household.
• Xie Chen and Director Li: Director Li provides a potential path for Xie Chen to reach Grandma through the upcoming show.
• Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan: Their messages combine blame, flirtation, and practical discussion about filming, while Luo’s defensive reaction exposes his discomfort with the possibility of romance.

After Xie Chen exposed the Xie Family’s abuse of an elderly relative, Transform, Freaks! announced a season focused on filial devotion and eldercare. Xie Chen helped Sun Feng gather evidence against Pan Bing, leaving Sun Feng ready to face the legal battle with the “Demon King.”

• Transform, Freaks! announced that its fourth season would have guests volunteer at an eldercare facility, prompting netizens to discuss elder abuse and nursing-home conditions.
• Director Li discussed inviting the Villain Group to the season and considered asking Xie Chen to help persuade Luo Mingyu and Li Jingfei.
• Sun Feng met Xie Chen and Lu Fei, praised Xie Chen, and handed over the case details they had requested.
• Xie Chen told Sun Feng to record every call, and Sun Feng recorded Pan Bing admitting he had copied Sun Feng’s code and taken it to another company.
• Xie Chen told Sun Feng to export the recording as evidence and said he would be rolling with the Demon King.

Xie Chen and Huo Wenye agreed to help Li Sifan and Luo Mingyu resist their families’ restrictions, while Huo Wenye also delivered documents Xie Chen needed for his grandmother’s guardianship case. The chapter ended with Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan hoping their fathers would ease their control once Xie Chen and Huo Wenye stepped in.

• Qin Huai blamed Pan Bing for calling Sun Feng and warned him that he would have to pay any damages if the call caused them to lose the case.
• Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan asked Xie Chen to help stop their families from confining them and barring them from variety shows.
• Huo Wenye arrived, and Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan said they needed both him and Xie Chen to deal with their fathers.
• Huo Wenye gave Xie Chen documents for his grandmother’s admission to the nursing home, and Xie Chen kissed him on the cheek in thanks.
• Huo Wenye reacted jealously when Xie Chen mentioned kissing his childhood friend Lu Fei.
• Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan left in Li Sifan’s BMW, hoping their fathers would loosen their restrictions with Xie Chen and Huo Wenye’s help.

Huo Wenye privately celebrated his growing closeness with Xie Chen, while Xie Chen arrived to film a variety show at the care facility tied to his family’s legal troubles. The guests and their parents gathered at the nursing home, where Huo Wenye confronted Boss Luo and Boss Li as they tried to leave.

• Huo Wenye told Uncle He that he had made a little progress with Xie Chen and admitted he feared scaring him away.
• Xie Chen told Lu Fei to wait for a court summons, confident he could produce decisive evidence, and Lu Fei sent Sun Feng away to wait.
• Xie Yongan warned Xie Ran to report any moves by Xie Chen at the care facility, then revealed that he valued Xie Ran only for his usefulness.
• Huo Wenye arranged for the care facility to cooperate with the filming crew, and its head asked Director Li not to replace him after Huo bought the nursing home.
• Boss Luo and Boss Li tried to leave after hearing fans chant about giving up the family line, but Huo Wenye stopped them.

Chapter Summary

Plot points and events

• Despite realizing that the “lineage” crisis might involve their families, Presidents Luo and Li agree to hand over their sons, Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan, to the Huo family in exchange for two extremely valuable plots of land.
• They sternly order their sons to film the variety show properly and keep Huo Wenye happy, even threatening to “break their legs” if he is dissatisfied. Both sons are shocked by how quickly their fathers changed their attitudes.
• Xie Chen arrives at the filming location, where the Villain Group is already waiting. He jokes about their early arrival and their former difficulty getting out of bed, prompting fans to reminisce about chaotic moments from earlier seasons.
• Qin Chuyu arrives and pretends to regret that Xie Ran and he may be the only guest participants. Privately, he is relieved that Huo Wenye might be absent because he hopes to approach Xie Chen and explain the past “misunderstanding.”
• Huo Wenye unexpectedly appears and coldly mocks Qin Chuyu for being a hypocritical person who maintains a false persona. Qin Chuyu awkwardly dismisses the past and joins the others, with Xie Ran following him.
• Director Li announces the start of Season Four at a luxurious senior-care facility and reveals that fans will be selected to participate in the filming. The crowd becomes uncontrollable with excitement.
• Xie Chen silences the fans with a single gesture, demonstrating his powerful influence over them. Director Li is irritated and jealous that Xie Chen is more effective than he is at controlling the crowd.
• Before the first official task begins, Xie Chen follows a caregiver and an elderly resident into the facility, claiming that he is scouting the location. The rest of the cast follows him, forcing Director Li to chase after them.
• While the caregiver appears gentle and attentive in public, Xie Chen overhears her privately threatening the elderly man and revealing that his daughter has abandoned him. The livestream audience is shocked by the contrast.

Character developments

• Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan: Their parents’ willingness to trade them for wealth leaves them speechless, though Li Sifan sees the situation as a possible opportunity to bring Huo Wenye and Xie Chen together.
• Xie Chen: He remains sharp-tongued and commanding, openly criticizing Qin Chuyu and effortlessly controlling the fans. He also shows initiative and curiosity by investigating the facility before the assigned task.
• Huo Wenye: He displays strong hostility toward Qin Chuyu and immediately challenges his fake-friendly behavior, suggesting he is protective of Xie Chen and unwilling to let Qin Chuyu manipulate him.
• Qin Chuyu: He continues presenting a polished, innocent image while secretly scheming to get close to Xie Chen. Huo Wenye’s arrival disrupts his plan and leaves him visibly uncomfortable.
• Xie Ran: He stays close to Qin Chuyu and still seems concerned with appearing useful, even loudly praising the facility in hopes that his biological father will hear him.
• Director Li: He is proud of the show’s popularity but becomes increasingly frustrated when the guests ignore his instructions and Xie Chen easily outshines his authority.

Significant themes

• Power and wealth: The Luo and Li families treat their sons as bargaining pieces, emphasizing how money can override parental loyalty and personal freedom.
• Public personas versus private reality: Qin Chuyu’s hypocrisy and the caregiver’s cruel private behavior contrast sharply with their public images.
• Influence and authority: Xie Chen commands both the cast and the fans, while Director Li struggles to maintain control over his own production.
• Abandonment and elder care: The nursing-home setting introduces the issue of neglected elderly people and hints that the facility’s caring appearance may conceal mistreatment.
• Entertainment and spectacle: The show’s popularity, fan participation, and livestream commentary turn every interaction into public entertainment while also exposing hidden truths.

Character interactions

• Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan are pressured by their fathers to satisfy Huo Wenye.
• Xie Chen teases the Villain Group and confronts Qin Chuyu.
• Huo Wenye publicly challenges Qin Chuyu, creating immediate tension.
• Xie Ran tries to impress his father while staying beside Qin Chuyu.
• Xie Chen dominates the relationship with the fans, silencing them instantly.
• Xie Chen, the cast, and the cameras uncover the caregiver’s disturbing double-faced behavior.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• A caregiver threatens an elderly man with losing his sleep privileges, frightening him. When she notices the production crew, she instantly changes her attitude and pretends she was only joking.
• The caregiver claims the facility is a licensed, comprehensive eldercare center equipped to treat elderly people with mental illnesses. She quickly retreats with the old man when more people approach.
• Xie Chen and the cameraman become suspicious of the facility, especially after seeing an electrotherapy machine in a restricted room. Xie Chen’s intimidating presence frightens a male caregiver, who begins to hope that Xie Chen might expose or stop the facility’s mistreatment.
• The guests are housed in a freshly repainted old dormitory that seems designed to conceal traces of something troubling.
• Director Li assigns the first warm-up task: escort elderly residents from an outdoor activity area back to their rooms safely.
• The Villain Group avoids volunteering, so Director Li selects Luo Mingyu. Luo approaches an elderly woman and politely tells her it is time to rest, but she mistakes him for a girl, prompting him to angrily insist that he is a man.

2. Character Developments

• Xie Chen displays sharp instincts and a mischievous, fearless attitude. He immediately notices inconsistencies in the caregivers’ behavior and seems eager to investigate the facility.
• The female caregiver reveals herself as highly deceptive and skilled at manipulating appearances. Her rapid shift from threatening to falsely reassuring the old man raises suspicion.
• The male caregiver is intimidated by Xie Chen but begins viewing him as a potential force for justice.
• Luo Mingyu remains impulsive, outspoken, and easily provoked. He complains about being selected and becomes embarrassed and angry when mistaken for a woman.
• Li Sifan continues teasing Luo by implying that Luo’s intelligence is inferior.
• Huo Wenye openly confronts Xie Ran and Qin Chuyu, suggesting he knows about additional scandals that could damage their reputations.
• Qin Chuyu tries to maintain confidence, believing his past scandals are not legally serious and will eventually be forgotten. However, he also distances himself from Xie Ran, revealing that he values reconciliation with Xie Chen more than loyalty to Xie Ran.
• Xie Ran becomes anxious about Huo Wenye’s threats and feels abandoned when Qin Chuyu leaves him behind.

3. Significant Themes

• Appearance versus reality: The caregivers present the facility as respectable and medically licensed, but their behavior suggests abuse or concealment.
• Institutional abuse and hidden wrongdoing: The frightened elderly man, the restricted electrotherapy room, and the repainted dormitory hint at serious mistreatment being covered up.
• Reputation and public image: Huo Wenye’s confrontation highlights how celebrity scandals and hidden misconduct can resurface.
• Power and intimidation: Xie Chen’s frightening reputation may become an advantage in confronting the facility, even though he does not actually attack anyone.
• Comedy amid danger: The cast’s arguments and Luo’s gender-related misunderstanding provide comic relief while the darker mystery develops.

4. Character Interactions

• The female caregiver manipulates the old man, then gives the production crew a polished explanation to conceal what happened.
• Xie Chen questions her indirectly and reacts to the suspicious environment with amused confidence.
• Luo Mingyu and Li Sifan bicker over intelligence, reinforcing their antagonistic but familiar dynamic.
• Huo Wenye verbally attacks Xie Ran and Qin Chuyu, while Qin Chuyu responds defensively and later abandons Xie Ran.
• Director Li exploits the Villain Group’s reluctance by assigning Luo Mingyu the first task.
• Luo’s attempted kindness toward the elderly woman ends in comic embarrassment when she mistakes him for a girl.

Luo Mingyu failed to persuade a senior to return to her room, but Xie Chen completed the task by offering the seniors free eggs. After the seniors headed back, Luo Mingyu argued with Li Sifan over being mistaken for a girl and threatened to “chicken-beep” him.

• An older woman mistook Luo Mingyu for a girl and refused to listen when he tried to explain the task, while the livestream viewers laughed at him.
• Director Li offered extra dinner dishes to whoever could get the most seniors to return to their rooms, but Wei Mingqi declined to volunteer.
• Xie Chen used the megaphone to offer free eggs, prompting the seniors to line up and give him their room numbers.
• Xie Ran criticized Xie Chen’s approach, and Huo Wenye and the Villain Group guests accused Xie Ran of being jealous.
• Xie Chen warned the seniors not to buy health supplements without consulting their children, and one woman began to complain about her children before noticing a caregiver and returning to room 302.
• Luo Mingyu complained that the woman had called him a girl, and he threatened to “chicken-beep” Li Sifan when Li teased him.

Chapter Summary

• After completing the guests’ task, the production team takes a break. Director Li and the planner discuss how Xie Chen unexpectedly won over the difficult elderly participants by using his commanding legal-warning speech. Director Li realizes the situation could inspire a public-service advertisement about the dangers of blindly purchasing health supplements, and immediately orders livestream warnings and potential sponsor outreach.
• Xie Chen encounters Qin Chuyu outside the activity room. Qin apologizes for spreading rumors during college that Xie Chen was gay and claims he wants to make amends. Xie rejects the apology harshly, reminding Qin that they were adults when the rumor was spread and accusing him of only pretending to be sincere for his fans and public image. He tells Qin to “get lost.”
• Qin nevertheless tries to follow him and is struck in the face when Xie shuts the activity-room door. His nose begins bleeding, prompting Xie to mock him further. Xie points out that he warned Qin to leave and argues that the injury was an accident, joking that Qin cannot successfully sue him—especially since Qin studied law. Qin is left humiliated and furious, while the livestream audience argues over whether Xie is cruel or justified.
• Xie becomes suspicious when he notices movement inside the activity-room corridor but finds no one there. A large caregiver blocks his way, insisting that he cannot enter because of “the rules.” Her unusually defensive behavior heightens the sense that something is being concealed.
• When Xie challenges the caregiver and threatens to enter anyway, Huo Wenye appears and coldly declares that she is fired. His intervention immediately changes the power dynamic and suggests that he is protecting Xie, prompting excited reactions from the viewers.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Xie Chen remains blunt, legally knowledgeable, and highly intimidating, but his hostility toward Qin is rooted in genuine resentment over past humiliation. He also demonstrates sharp observational skills by suspecting that the activity room is hiding something.
• Qin Chuyu attempts to repair his public image and regain Xie’s forgiveness, but his apology fails because Xie sees it as insincere. His injury and embarrassment further expose his vulnerability beneath his celebrity persona.
• Director Li continues turning unexpected incidents into public-service content, showing his resourcefulness and competitive desire to capitalize on Xie’s influence.
• Huo Wenye makes a dramatic entrance by using his authority to defend Xie against the caregiver, reinforcing the romantic “CEO protects his wife” dynamic.
• The livestream audience serves as a humorous commentary group, dividing between Qin’s fans and viewers who support Xie while amplifying the chapter’s comedic tone.

Significant Themes

• Public accountability versus empty apologies
• The misuse of celebrity image and fan loyalty
• Legal knowledge as both protection and intimidation
• Exploitation and misinformation in the health-supplement market
• The contrast between public performance and genuine motives
• Protective romance and shifting power dynamics between Xie Chen and Huo Wenye

Chapter Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Huo Wenye reveals that he has become the new owner of the nursing home, giving him the authority to fire Auntie Wang, the caregiver who previously mistreated Xie Chen.
• Auntie Wang immediately changes from arrogant to submissive, pleading to keep her job and emphasizing her family’s financial dependence on her.
• The director defends her, explaining that she is a longtime employee who knows how to manage the elderly residents. Xie Chen clarifies that the decision belongs to Huo Wenye, refusing to directly interfere.
• Auntie Wang quickly notices Huo Wenye’s obvious concern for Xie Chen and flatters him by calling Xie Chen the person closest to him. She then addresses Xie Chen as “Boss’s wife,” embarrassing him and amusing the livestream audience.
• Huo Wenye appears pleased by the implication and steadies Xie Chen by placing an arm around his waist, further encouraging the misunderstanding.
• Meanwhile, Qin Chuyu visits the monitoring room after being struck in the face by the door. When he demands compensation from Director Li, the director angrily blames him for provoking Xie Chen and refuses to indulge his celebrity status.
• Qin Chuyu becomes resentful, convinced that Xie Chen intentionally hurt him and that the production team is openly favoring Xie Chen.
• With encouragement from Qin Chuyu’s agent, his fan community launches an online campaign against the variety show, accusing Xie Chen of violence and the program of promoting harmful values.
• Several hostile trending topics appear, but an official account posts a commentary contrasting celebrity-fueled cyberbullying with Xie Chen’s charitable actions, suggesting that public opinion may turn against Qin Chuyu’s side.

Character Developments

• Huo Wenye openly exercises his authority and shows strong protectiveness toward Xie Chen. His amused reaction to the “Boss’s wife” title suggests he enjoys their ambiguous relationship.
• Xie Chen remains confident and sharp, refusing to be manipulated into deciding Auntie Wang’s fate. However, he becomes visibly flustered by the implication that he and Huo Wenye are romantically involved.
• Auntie Wang proves highly observant and adaptable, instantly switching from fear to flattery when she recognizes Xie Chen’s importance to Huo Wenye.
• Qin Chuyu grows increasingly bitter and entitled after being criticized and denied special treatment. He shifts from personal hostility toward Xie Chen to using his fanbase and public influence against him.
• Director Li demonstrates loyalty to Xie Chen and refuses to tolerate Qin Chuyu’s celebrity arrogance, even at the risk of provoking Qin’s fans.

Significant Themes

• Power and social hierarchy: Auntie Wang’s abrupt change in attitude illustrates how people treat those with authority differently.
• Public image versus reality: Online accusations portray Xie Chen as violent, while the chapter implies Qin Chuyu and his supporters are manipulating public opinion.
• Celebrity entitlement and accountability: Qin Chuyu expects special treatment because of his fame, but Director Li holds him responsible for provoking the conflict.
• Romantic ambiguity and teasing: The repeated “Boss’s wife” joke, Huo Wenye’s physical closeness, and Xie Chen’s embarrassment highlight the growing romantic tension between them.
• Cyberbullying and media manipulation: Qin Chuyu’s fans use trending topics and official reports to shape a one-sided narrative, setting up a larger public confrontation.

Character Interactions

• Huo Wenye and Xie Chen share a protective, flirtatious dynamic, with Huo Wenye silently supporting the “Boss’s wife” misunderstanding.
• Auntie Wang strategically flatters both men to preserve her job.
• The director appeals to Xie Chen’s influence over Huo Wenye while defending Auntie Wang’s practical value.
• Director Li confronts Qin Chuyu directly, rejecting his attempts to portray himself as the victim.
• Qin Chuyu’s conflict with Xie Chen expands from a personal dispute into an organized battle over reputation and public opinion.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The official Weibo account of Rooted in Red and Upright, a highly influential outlet that rarely comments publicly, endorses Xie Chen’s article criticizing toxic fan culture.
• Numerous authoritative accounts echo the article’s arguments, praising Xie Chen’s concrete charitable actions while condemning celebrities who exploit or fail to control their fans.
• Public opinion abruptly turns against Qin Chuyu. His agent realizes that challenging the criticism could destroy Qin’s career.
• Qin initially plans to use the controversy to pressure Director Li for more screen time, but instead learns that he has been publicly condemned. He is forced to prepare an apology.
• Before he can respond, Qin’s endorsements are terminated, an upcoming drama replaces him, and Director Li informs him that he must leave the variety show and suspend all activities. Qin is left devastated and unable to understand how his usual tactics led to such severe consequences.
• After Qin leaves, Director Li and the planner celebrate his downfall, arguing that celebrities must control their fans and take responsibility for their behavior. Xie Ran overhears them and is disturbed by how aggressively Xie Chen has used public opinion to retaliate.
• Meanwhile, Xie Chen explores the elder-care facility with Huo Wenye, Aunt Wang, and the director. They reveal that the facility changed after being acquired by a conglomerate and began imposing harsh, militarized management on its caregivers.
• Xie Chen discovers a locked activity room. Aunt Wang hints that unruly elderly residents are taken there, but the director hurriedly stops her from saying more, implying the facility may be mistreating residents.
• Xie Chen decides to investigate the company and its shareholders.

Character Developments

• Qin Chuyu experiences a dramatic fall from confidence to panic. He realizes that the fan-based tactics he considered normal have made him vulnerable to official condemnation, financial losses, and career suspension.
• Xie Chen gains powerful public backing and becomes increasingly influential, even though he is unaware of the online repercussions. His actions are viewed as legitimate public service rather than empty celebrity publicity.
• Huo Wenye remains intensely protective of Xie Chen, following him closely and warning others away. His physical familiarity with Xie Chen briefly creates emotional confusion, suggesting a deeper past or connection between them.
• Xie Ran becomes uneasy about Xie Chen’s methods, especially his use of public opinion to punish opponents. He feels that Xie Chen’s actions are excessive and recognizes an unsettling similarity between their situations.
• Director Li openly rejects Qin Chuyu after the authorities intervene and expresses respect for artists who responsibly manage their fan communities.
• Aunt Wang provides information about the care facility’s troubling history but is also fearful of the company’s shareholders and management.

Significant Themes

• Accountability in celebrity culture: The chapter condemns stars who benefit from fan aggression while refusing responsibility for it.
• The power of official public opinion: A statement from a respected official account can instantly overturn online narratives and reshape a celebrity’s career.
• Consequences of manipulation: Qin’s attempt to weaponize fans and publicity against others rebounds catastrophically on himself.
• Institutional abuse and hidden wrongdoing: The elder-care facility’s strict management, secret activity room, and hidden shareholders suggest a second investigation involving exploitation or mistreatment.
• Public image versus genuine contribution: Xie Chen is defended because his charitable deeds produce tangible results, contrasting with celebrities whose influence is limited to generating traffic.
• Protectiveness and unresolved relationships: Huo Wenye’s instinctive closeness to Xie Chen hints at emotional history that Xie Chen does not fully remember or understand.

Character Interactions

• Qin Chuyu and his agent react in disbelief as official accounts condemn him and his career collapses.
• Director Li dismisses Qin from the show but privately takes satisfaction in the reversal, emphasizing that Qin’s own actions caused his downfall.
• Xie Ran overhears Director Li and the planner discussing Qin’s failure, deepening his concern about Xie Chen.
• Huo Wenye stays physically close to Xie Chen and instinctively touches or protects him, leaving Xie Chen confused by their familiarity.
• Aunt Wang and the director explain the facility’s transformation, but the director suppresses her revelations when she begins describing the activity room.
• The livestream audience notices the suspicious implications and encourages Xie Chen to investigate the facility’s ownership.