Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fishing boat sinks near Blue Island, with one of the rescued crew members reporting seeing a large sea beast before the incident.
• Maritime experts conclude that the boat was likely capsized by a whale, but some in the seafood industry suspect divine retribution due to the victims' past misdeeds.
• The authorities rule the incident as an accident, not related to human factors.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan remains calm and collected, understanding the true cause of the incident and planning his next move.
• Xu Hang and Lan Xin discuss Ye Yuan's actions, with Lan Xin expressing concern about the extent of his influence.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Consequences: Ye Yuan's actions serve as a form of revenge, highlighting the theme of consequences for past misdeeds.
• Power and Influence: Ye Yuan's ability to manipulate events from behind the scenes emphasizes his growing power and influence.
• Belief in the Supernatural: Some characters, particularly those in the seafood industry, believe in divine retribution and supernatural forces.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and the Authorities: Ye Yuan remains uninvolved and unnoticed by the authorities, who are unable to connect the dots to his actions.
• Xu Hang and Lan Xin: Their conversation reveals a shift in Xu Hang's attitude towards Lan Xin's family, as well as his concern about Ye Yuan's growing influence.
• The Seafood Industry and the Victims: The industry's reaction to the incident highlights the victims' poor reputation and the belief in divine retribution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Hang confronts Lan Xin about the incidents involving Ye Yuan and the Lan family's involvement.
• Xu Hang questions Lan Xin's investigation into the threats against Ye Hui and Ye Yuan's retaliation.
• Xu Hang decides to remove Lan Xianghui from his position on Blue Island due to his actions against Ye Yuan and his alliance with the Xiao family.
• Xu Hang appoints Uncle Zhong to replace Lan Xianghui.

Character Developments

• Xu Hang: Shows his loyalty to Ye Yuan and his disapproval of Lan Xianghui's actions. He's willing to risk his relationship with Lan Xin to protect Ye Yuan.
• Lan Xin: Realizes the severity of the situation and decides to confront her father about his actions. She's torn between her loyalty to her family and her relationship with Xu Hang.
• Lan Xianghui: His actions against Ye Yuan and alliance with the Xiao family lead to his removal from his position by the Xu family.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: Xu Hang's loyalty to Ye Yuan is tested, and he chooses to prioritize their relationship over his potential relationship with Lan Xin.
• Betrayal: Lan Xianghui's actions are seen as a betrayal of the Xu family's trust, leading to his removal from his position.
• Power dynamics: The Xu family's power and influence are demonstrated as they easily remove Lan Xianghui from his position and appoint a replacement.

Character Interactions

• Xu Hang and Lan Xin: Their relationship is strained due to Lan Xianghui's actions, with Lan Xin torn between her loyalty to her family and her relationship with Xu Hang.
• Xu Hang and Old Xu: They discuss the removal of Lan Xianghui, with Old Xu showing trust in Xu Hang's decisions.
• Xu Hang and Uncle Zhong: Xu Hang appoints Uncle Zhong to replace Lan Xianghui, showing his confidence in Uncle Zhong's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Xu sends Xu Hang to Blue Island to protect Ye Yuan.
• Lan Xianghui receives a call from Old Xu, causing him to realize his mistake in underestimating Ye Yuan.
• Authorities invite Xiao Hongtao and others for questioning, indicating potential legal trouble for their monopolistic practices.

Character Developments

• Old Xu shows concern for Ye Yuan's well-being and safety, revealing his high regard for him.
• Lan Xianghui experiences regret and realization after Old Xu's call, understanding the gravity of his actions against Ye Yuan.
• Xu Hang takes on a protective role towards Ye Yuan, showing his loyalty to Old Xu's wishes.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of underestimating others (Lan Xianghui's realization).
• Loyalty and duty (Old Xu's and Xu Hang's actions towards Ye Yuan).
• The law catching up with wrongdoings (Xiao Hongtao's potential legal trouble).

Character Interactions

• Old Xu and Xu Hang discuss Ye Yuan's situation, leading to Xu Hang's decision to protect Ye Yuan.
• Lan Xianghui and Lan Xin discuss the Xiao Family's involvement, leading to Lan Xianghui's realization of his mistake.
• Ye Yuan receives a call from Xu Hang, inviting him to a private tea house, hinting at potential collaboration or information exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuan receives a call from Xu Hang inviting him for tea.
• Ye Yuan meets Fu Zhong, Xu Hang's middle-aged secretary, who reveals he's taking over Lan Xianghui's position.
• Fu Zhong warns Ye Yuan about his reckless behavior and offers his help in the future.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan: Realizes the extent of Xu Hang and Fu Zhong's influence and decides to be more cautious.
• Fu Zhong: Shows his strategic mind and willingness to help Ye Yuan, despite his unorthodox methods.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence: Fu Zhong's intervention demonstrates the power play behind the scenes.
• Trust and alliances: Ye Yuan begins to trust Fu Zhong, seeing him as a potential ally.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and Fu Zhong: They banter and hint at their understanding of each other's intentions, forming a tentative alliance.
• Ye Yuan and Xu Hang: Xu Hang invites Ye Yuan to meet Fu Zhong, showing his trust in Ye Yuan and his eagerness to learn from him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Zhong, the Blue Island police chief, befriends Ye Yuan to curry favor with Old Xu, who values Ye Yuan highly.
• Xu Hang, eager to study Ye Yuan's transforming sports car, secures it for his department's researchers.
• Ye Yuan decides to return to Fishing Bay Island after resolving his family's issues on Blue Island.
• Li Hui, the island's manager, informs Ye Yuan about the need to build worker dormitories due to labor recruitment challenges.

Character Developments

• Fu Zhong shows political acumen by befriending Ye Yuan to improve his standing with Old Xu.
• Xu Hang demonstrates his dedication to his work, prioritizing the study of the transforming sports car.
• Ye Yuan shows concern for his workers' welfare, agreeing to build dormitories for them.
• Li Hui exhibits responsibility and initiative in managing the island's affairs, bringing the dormitory issue to Ye Yuan's attention.

Significant Themes

• Relationship Building: Fu Zhong's efforts to befriend Ye Yuan highlight the importance of relationships in achieving personal goals.
• Work Ethic: Xu Hang's dedication to his work and Li Hui's responsible management of the island reflect the theme of strong work ethic.
• Worker Welfare: Ye Yuan's decision to build dormitories for his workers emphasizes the importance of caring for employees.

Character Interactions

• Fu Zhong and Ye Yuan: Fu Zhong tries to befriend Ye Yuan to gain favor with Old Xu, while Ye Yuan is amused by Fu Zhong's efforts.
• Xu Hang and Ye Yuan: Xu Hang secures Ye Yuan's transforming sports car for his department's researchers, with Ye Yuan reluctantly agreeing.
• Ye Yuan and Li Hui: Li Hui informs Ye Yuan about the need to build worker dormitories, and Ye Yuan agrees to the plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Hui and Ye Yuan discuss the construction of new dormitories, with Ye Yuan insisting on using sturdy bluestone despite the higher cost and longer construction time.
• They merge the newly acquired fishing grounds into Tina Bull's operations.
• Ye Yuan decides to position Tina Bull beef as a premium product, comparable to Wagyu, causing Li Hui to express disbelief.
• Workers discover a large number of goose barnacles at Dog Claw Cliff, but harvesting them is dangerous.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan demonstrates his stubbornness and confidence in his decisions, particularly regarding the quality and pricing of Tina Bull beef.
• Li Hui shows concern for the island's operations and workers' safety, while also expressing his disbelief at Ye Yuan's ambitious pricing strategy for Tina Bull beef.

Significant Themes

• Quality vs. Cost-Efficiency: Ye Yuan prioritizes quality and durability in construction, while Li Hui considers cost-efficiency.
• Premium Positioning: Ye Yuan aims to position Tina Bull beef as a high-end product, reflecting his confidence in its quality.
• Resource Management: The discovery of goose barnacles highlights the importance of managing and harvesting natural resources sustainably.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and Li Hui have a friendly yet firm exchange of ideas, with Li Hui trying to persuade Ye Yuan to consider cost-efficiency, while Ye Yuan remains steadfast in his decisions.
• Ye Yuan's decision to position Tina Bull beef as a premium product surprises and challenges Li Hui, who has difficulty keeping up with Ye Yuan's ambitious plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The price of goose barnacles has skyrocketed due to the significant price difference between domestic and international markets, leading to their smuggling.
• Ye Yuan decides to harvest goose barnacles at Dog Claw Cliff after learning about their high price and abundance.
• Ye Yuan successfully harvests a large quantity of goose barnacles, around a thousand kilograms, in three hours.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan demonstrates his exceptional abilities in the sea and his resourcefulness in seizing opportunities for profit.
• Li Hui shows concern for Ye Yuan's safety and the well-being of his workers.
• Old Master Song is portrayed as a caring host, and his granddaughter's personality becomes more cheerful after spending time on the island.
• Ouyang Yushan is dedicated to her work, overseeing the post-production process.

Significant Themes

• The theme of opportunity and resourcefulness is highlighted as Ye Yuan capitalizes on the high demand for goose barnacles.
• The danger and difficulty of harvesting goose barnacles contrast with Ye Yuan's ease in doing so, emphasizing his unique abilities.
• The concern for safety and well-being is shown through Li Hui's actions and Old Master Song's care for his granddaughter.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan interacts with Li Hui, discussing the goose barnacle discovery and receiving a reminder about the dangers of Dog Claw Cliff.
• Ye Yuan visits Old Master Song and Ouyang Yushan, showing respect and consideration for them as his hosts.
• Ye Yuan's pets, particularly Big White, accompany him to Dog Claw Cliff, demonstrating their loyalty and companionship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuan returns from collecting goose barnacles to find numerous missed calls from Li Hui, Old Song, Ouyang Yushan, and Wei Hua.
• He learns that Song Ran has been injured during filming and is in a coma.
• Ye Yuan travels to Shangjing and arrives at Ouyang Yushan's villa, where he finds many people discussing Song Ran's accident.
• It's revealed that Song Ran was injured by her Muay Thai opponent during a fight scene, leading to a head injury and unconsciousness.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan shows concern and urgency in responding to Song Ran's situation.
• Ouyang Yushan is busy and stressed, trying to manage the situation from afar.
• The young assistant girl is distraught and blames Xicai, Song Ran's opponent, for the incident.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unexpected accidents and their consequences.
• The theme of responsibility and blame, with some people suggesting the director or the opponent is at fault.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan interacts with Li Hui, Ouyang Yushan, and Wei Hua to gather information about Song Ran's condition.
• Ye Yuan arrives at Ouyang Yushan's villa and interacts with various people discussing the incident.
• The young assistant girl shares her belief that Xicai intentionally injured Song Ran.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xicai, a boxer from Elephant Country, intentionally injured Song Ran, a Huaguo actress, during a scene.
• Xicai's interview, in which he denies intentionality and challenges others to fight him, sparks outrage among fans and netizens.
• Industry professionals gather at Ouyang Yushan's villa to discuss the situation and potential responses.

Character Developments

• Xicai: Revealed to be arrogant and provocative, he challenges others to fight him.
• Xiao Xue: Song Ran's assistant, she believes Xicai intentionally injured Song Ran but struggles to convince others due to her young age and lack of evidence.
• Wei Hua: Initially skeptical of Xiao Xue's claims, he changes his mind after learning more about Xicai's challenge and the industry's response.

Significant Themes

• Intentional Injury vs. Accident: The chapter explores the possibility that Xicai intentionally injured Song Ran and the lack of concrete evidence to prove it.
• Industry Response: The industry's reaction to Xicai's challenge highlights the importance of reputation and the fear of potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Wei Hua and Xiao Xue: Wei Hua initially dismisses Xiao Xue's claims but later changes his stance, showing a degree of empathy towards her.
• Industry Professionals: They gather to discuss the situation, with some believing Xicai's actions were intentional, while others are more skeptical.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ouyang Yushan secures Shangjing Stadium for the challenge match between Sun Jing and Xicai.
• You Zhiyong calls Ye Yuan, revealing he wants to stop his comrade Sun Jing from fighting Xicai due to Sun Jing's lack of match and risk of severe injury.
• Ye Yuan learns that Xicai has killed people in the past, adding to the concern for Sun Jing's safety.

Character Developments

• Ouyang Yushan demonstrates her influence and high status in the industry by securing the stadium and arranging for Sun Jing to fight Xicai.
• You Zhiyong shows concern for his comrade Sun Jing and a desire to protect Chinese honor, revealing his loyalty and bravery.
• Ye Yuan shows understanding and willingness to help, but acknowledges the complexity of the situation.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and influence within the film industry, as seen through Ouyang Yushan's actions.
• Loyalty and camaraderie, as demonstrated by You Zhiyong's concern for Sun Jing.
• The consequences of past actions and the danger of underestimating opponents, as highlighted by Xicai's history of killing people.

Character Interactions

• Ouyang Yushan and Ye Yuan interact briefly, with Ouyang Yushan relaying a message from Xu Hang to Ye Yuan.
• Ye Yuan and You Zhiyong have a detailed conversation about the challenge match and You Zhiyong's desire to fight Xicai in Sun Jing's place.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ouyang Yushan relays a message from Xu Hang to Ye Yuan, stating that Sun Jing must win his upcoming match against Xicai.
• Ye Yuan learns from You Zhiyong that Sun Jing cannot defeat Xicai.
• Ye Yuan refuses to provide a solution, stating that Sun Jing cannot win.
• Ouyang Yushan asks Ye Yuan to help Sun Jing for Song Ran's sake, but Ye Yuan declines due to the live-streamed nature of the match.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan remains calm and collected, refusing to be swayed by pressure from Xu Hang and Ouyang Yushan.
• Ouyang Yushan shows concern for Song Ran and determination to stand up for her friend.
• Wei Hua and the indignant youth reveal their true colors, prioritizing the circle's reputation over Sun Jing's safety.

Significant Themes

• Hypocrisy and true colors in the acting circle.
• The importance of standing up for one's friends and principles.
• The limitations of one's abilities and the consequences of refusing to help.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and Ouyang Yushan have a serious conversation about helping Sun Jing.
• Ye Yuan refuses Wei Hua's invitation, leading to a private conversation with Ouyang Yushan.
• Ouyang Yushan asks Ye Yuan to help Sun Jing, but Ye Yuan declines due to the live-streamed match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuan examines Song Ran, finding her pulse peculiar and her brain unharmed, but she remains unconscious.
• Ye Yuan's Space Spring Water heals Song Ran's fractured ribs but has no effect on her coma.
• Ouyang Yushan grows impatient and disappointed with Ye Yuan's lack of progress.
• Ye Yuan decides to ask Elder Hua for help in understanding Song Ran's condition.

Character Developments

• Ouyang Yushan: Becomes increasingly impatient and disappointed with Ye Yuan's inability to help Song Ran, leading to a cold attitude towards him.
• Ye Yuan: Feels helpless and frustrated about Song Ran's condition, as his usual methods prove ineffective. He remains determined to find a solution.

Significant Themes

• The limitations of Ye Yuan's medical knowledge and skills, despite his powerful tools like the Space Spring Water.
• The importance of patience and understanding in dealing with complex medical cases.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and Ouyang Yushan: Their relationship becomes strained due to Ouyang Yushan's growing impatience and Ye Yuan's evasive answers.
• Ye Yuan and Old Man Song: Ye Yuan reassures Old Man Song about Song Ran's condition and explains his plan to ask Elder Hua for help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuan seeks help from his teacher, Elder Hua, for Song Ran's diagnosis.
• Elder Hua arrives at Xiehe Hospital with a group of experts.
• They examine Song Ran, and Elder Hua requests to discuss the case in a conference room.

Character Developments

• Old Man Song shows trust in traditional Chinese medicine.
• Ouyang Yushan displays skepticism towards traditional Chinese medicine.
• Elder Hua demonstrates his humility and respect for his disciple, Ye Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Trust and skepticism in traditional Chinese medicine.
• The importance of learning from others and seeking different perspectives.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and Elder Hua show a strong teacher-student bond.
• Ouyang Yushan and Elder Hua have a polite but tense interaction due to her skepticism.
• The hospital staff and experts show deference to Elder Hua's expertise.

• Key Plot Points: Ye Yuan diagnoses Song Ran's pulse as strange and strong, unlike that of a comatose person. Elder Hua suggests she might be in a 'Turtle Breathing' state, a legendary condition in traditional Chinese medicine. Ouyang Yushan leaves the room, frustrated with the direction of the discussion.
• Character Developments: Ye Yuan demonstrates his medical prowess, impressing Elder Hua. Ouyang Yushan shows impatience and arrogance, leaving the room abruptly. Elder Hua reveals his knowledge of a legendary medicine, 'Dead Water', which can rapidly age a person, similar to the black spring water in Ye Yuan's spatial spring.
• Significant Themes: The power of traditional Chinese medicine and its ancient texts, the clash between modern impatience and ancient wisdom, the potential of seemingly useless resources (like Ye Yuan's black spring water).
• Character Interactions: Ye Yuan and Elder Hua share a moment of mutual respect. Ouyang Yushan's impatience contrasts with the elder's patience and knowledge. The group of Chinese medicine practitioners engage in lively discussion, though they often stray from the main topic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuan discovers that the black spring water in his space is the legendary Dead Water.
• A meeting discusses using hormones to awaken Song Ran, but her family is hesitant due to potential side effects.
• Ye Yuan confirms that Dead Water can treat various conditions, including coma and congenital defects.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan becomes more determined to help Song Ran using the Dead Water.
• Old Man Song is worried about his daughter's career if she awakens with side effects from hormones.

Significant Themes

• The power of traditional Chinese medicine and its potential to treat complex conditions.
• The importance of trust in medical decisions, as shown between Ye Yuan and Old Man Song.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and Elder Hua discuss the ancient medical book and the dosage of Dead Water.
• Ye Yuan reassures Old Man Song about his plan to awaken Song Ran without using hormones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuan discovers that Emerald Spring Water can counteract the aging effects of Black Spring Water.
• He uses this discovery to wake up Song Ran, who was in a coma due to the Black Spring Water's effects.
• Ye Yuan contacts You Zhiyong and learns that Ouyang Yushan is with him, along with Xu Hang and Sun Jing.
• Ouyang Yushan receives a call informing her that Song Ran has awakened, causing her to rush out.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan demonstrates his medical prowess and concern for Song Ran's well-being.
• Ouyang Yushan shows her loyalty and dedication to her friends, immediately rushing to the hospital upon learning about Song Ran's awakening.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and its resources (Black Spring Water and Emerald Spring Water).
• Friendship and loyalty (Ouyang Yushan's immediate response to Song Ran's awakening).

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and Elder Song: Ye Yuan reassures Elder Song and decides to wake up Song Ran secretly.
• Ye Yuan and You Zhiyong: They discuss the arena match and Ye Yuan learns about Ouyang Yushan's whereabouts.
• Ouyang Yushan and the group: Ouyang Yushan's surprise and immediate response to Song Ran's awakening.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Hang suggests Ye Yuan fight in the ring the next night against Xicai.
• Ye Yuan initially hesitates, claiming he's not part of the entertainment industry.
• Xu Hang reveals that Ye Yuan has a minor role in a movie directed by Ouyang Yushan, making him technically an actor.
• Xu Hang explains that Xicai is a formidable opponent, and You Zhiyong, despite his boasts, would last only 10 minutes against him.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan shows initial disbelief and reluctance but eventually agrees to fight Xicai.
• You Zhiyong's overconfidence is exposed, and he admits Xicai is beyond his capabilities.
• Xu Hang demonstrates his experience and wisdom by assessing Xicai's strength and suggesting Ye Yuan as the best candidate to fight him.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation and Reality: Characters initially underestimate Xicai, but reality sets in as they acknowledge his strength.
• Pride and Humility: You Zhiyong's pride leads him to boast about his abilities, but he eventually admits his limitations, showing humility.
• Preparation and Readiness: Ye Yuan, initially unprepared, starts to seriously consider and prepare for his upcoming fight.

Character Interactions

• Xu Hang and Ye Yuan: Xu Hang guides and advises Ye Yuan, while Ye Yuan listens and learns from his wisdom.
• Ye Yuan and You Zhiyong: Ye Yuan discovers You Zhiyong's overconfidence and learns the truth about Xicai's strength.
• Xu Hang and You Zhiyong: Xu Hang scolds You Zhiyong for his boasts and encourages him to face reality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuan agrees to fight Xicai in an arena match after learning Xicai is not as strong as initially thought.
• Xu Hang reveals that the match will be recorded instead of live-streamed, and if Xicai loses, his team must leave Huaguo for 5 years.
• Ye Yuan spars with Xu Hang to test his skills and gain insight into Xicai's strength.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan gains confidence in his ability to defeat Xicai and decides to take on the arena match.
• Xu Hang shows his strategic mind by agreeing to conditions that benefit Ye Yuan and himself.
• You Zhiyong and Sun Jing display their eagerness to witness the sparring match between Ye Yuan and Xu Hang.

Significant Themes

• Confidence in one's abilities and skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Competition and the desire to test one's strength against others.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan and Xu Hang's competitive spirit leads them to spar, revealing their mutual respect and desire to learn from each other.
• You Zhiyong and Sun Jing's eagerness to witness the sparring match highlights their curiosity and admiration for Ye Yuan's skills.
• Xu Hang's strategic planning shows his concern for Ye Yuan's well-being and his desire to protect his reputation and that of Song Ran.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ran miraculously awakes from her coma, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
• A high-profile fighting match between Ye Yuan and Xicai is scheduled for the evening at Shangjing Stadium, drawing significant attention from celebrities despite the lack of public ticket sales.
• The match is to be a no-rules fight, ending only when one party surrenders or is knocked unconscious.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan feels nervous yet excited about competing in front of so many celebrities, including his childhood idol.
• Xicai underestimates Ye Yuan's fighting capabilities, relying on an investigation report that shows Ye Yuan's lack of professional fighting history.

Significant Themes

• The power of connections and influence in the entertainment industry, as seen in the acquisition of tickets despite the ban on public sales.
• The excitement and pressure of competing in front of a large audience, particularly when the audience consists of prominent figures in one's field.

Character Interactions

• Xu Hang, feeling guilty for not being able to prevent all unauthorized attendees, assures Ye Yuan of strict measures to prevent video leaks.
• Ye Yuan and Xicai, despite their different fighting styles and expectations, are set to face off in a high-stakes match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yuan arrives at the arena and signs a liability waiver for the match.
• Xicai's manager presents an additional betting agreement, with Xicai betting 10 million US dollars against Ye Yuan.
• The match begins with Xicai trash-talking Ye Yuan, mocking his physique.
• Ye Yuan decides to make the first move, observing Xicai's footwork.

Character Developments

• Ye Yuan remains calm and composed despite Xicai's provocations, showing maturity and self-control.
• Xicai displays arrogance and overconfidence, underestimating Ye Yuan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of professional training and experience in competition.
• The role of trash-talking in sports psychology and provocation.
• The unity of the Huaguo entertainment industry against outsiders.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yuan reassures Song Ran about his intention to win and avenge her.
• Xicai's manager and Xu Hang engage in a tense exchange regarding the betting agreement.
• You Zhiyong and Wei Hua show support for Ye Yuan, while others remain silent but hope for his victory.