Chapter Summaries

Chapter 101 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ying and Ye Zhineng are hospitalized in adjacent intensive-care rooms. Jiang Ying has suffered severe head trauma, while Ye Zhineng has nearly every bone in his body broken after being beaten by an alpha.
• Ye Zhineng repeatedly demands that the police arrest his attacker. However, the police show little concern for him and soon leave.
• Authorities investigate Ye Zhineng’s criminal history and reveal that his family is still using money and influence to protect him. They decide to investigate and seize assets on Muli Star, imprison those involved, and eventually send Ye Zhineng to the battlefield once he is physically able.
• Horrified by the prospect of war, Ye Zhineng realizes that his former wealth and power can no longer shield him. He is now experiencing the helplessness and fear he once inflicted on others.
• After waking from an afternoon nap, Ye Nanxun finds himself on an unfamiliar seaside planet with Yan Beiyou. They stay in a three-story villa and prepare for a short holiday, joined by Yan Beiyou’s secretary, Mo Ning, and Song Ren.
• Ye Nanxun contacts his parents to assure them he is safe, though he avoids revealing too much. The planet has limited technology and no reliable connection to Dream Star.
• When Ye Nanxun asks where they are, Yan Beiyou reveals that the planet is called Morning Star—and that it is where he grew up.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhineng: His physical injuries mirror the destruction of his arrogance and social power. Having once oppressed others through money and influence, he is now treated with suspicion and contempt. His fear of being sent to war marks a significant reversal in his circumstances.
• Ye Nanxun: He appears increasingly comfortable and trusting around Yan Beiyou. He helps with dinner preparations, speaks with his parents about the trip, and willingly follows Yan to an unknown planet, suggesting growing emotional closeness.
• Yan Beiyou: He creates a private, peaceful environment for Ye Nanxun and takes responsibility for his comfort. His revelation about Morning Star introduces a more personal and mysterious aspect of his past.
• Ye Nanxun’s parents: Their worried reaction shows their protectiveness and concern, particularly regarding Yan Beiyou’s presence and Ye Nanxun’s safety.

Significant Themes

• Reversal of power and justice: Ye Zhineng, once protected by wealth, is now powerless and facing consequences under the same systems he previously manipulated.
• Consequences of cruelty: His suffering forces him to experience the vulnerability of those he once treated as insignificant.
• Trust and intimacy: Ye Nanxun’s willingness to travel with Yan Beiyou and reassure his parents reflects the relationship’s developing trust.
• The past and personal origins: Morning Star’s introduction hints that Yan Beiyou’s childhood and background may be important to understanding him.
• Freedom versus control: Ye Zhineng’s former freedom has become confinement, while Ye Nanxun’s escape from ordinary routines represents a growing sense of personal freedom.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhineng pleads with nurses and police for help but is largely ignored, highlighting his sudden loss of influence.
• Authorities discuss Ye Zhineng’s fate without treating him as a person, intensifying his fear and humiliation.
• Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou share a domestic moment while arranging dinner, showing increasing familiarity.
• Ye Nanxun speaks with his anxious parents and reassures them about his safety.
• The chapter ends with Ye Nanxun asking Yan Beiyou about their location, leading to Yan’s significant confession that Morning Star is his childhood home.

Chapter 102 Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren reveals that only Morning Star’s highest-level executives know about the group’s existence. Mo Ning explains that the ancient interstellar war caused most humans to develop secondary genders—alpha, omega, and beta—while some retained their original genes.
• During dinner, Mo Ning peels a shrimp for Song Ren and places it in his bowl. Yan Beiyou similarly peels food for Ye Nanxun, who reciprocates by peeling a shrimp for him. The small exchange highlights the growing intimacy between both pairs.
• After dinner, Yan Beiyou openly takes Ye Nanxun’s hand and invites him for a walk, signaling their increasing comfort with public displays of affection.
• They walk barefoot along the beach behind the villa, reflecting on shared memories and enjoying the quiet intimacy of their relationship.
• Yan Beiyou tells Ye Nanxun, “Let me pursue you,” despite their previous agreement that Ye Nanxun would be the one to pursue him. He explains that he has never been in love or pursued anyone before and asks Ye Nanxun to give him the opportunity.
• Yan Beiyou’s decision is prompted by Ye Nanxun’s earlier, impulsive hug. Though he had been willing to wait patiently for Ye Nanxun to approach him, he can no longer remain passive.

Character Development

• Yan Beiyou becomes more emotionally direct and proactive. Previously content to wait for Ye Nanxun, he now acknowledges his desire to close the remaining distance himself.
• Ye Nanxun continues becoming more openly affectionate, reciprocating Yan Beiyou’s gestures and showing visible emotional reactions to Yan’s confession. His earlier impulsive hug reveals that his feelings have begun to overcome his usual restraint.
• Mo Ning and Song Ren display subtle mutual care through the dinner interaction. Mo Ning’s disappointment when Song Ren does not eat the shrimp he peeled suggests he is beginning to seek reciprocation and emotional acknowledgment.
• Ye Nanxun reflects on the contrast between Yan Beiyou’s elegant, composed exterior and his ordinary, candid side, deepening his understanding and affection for him.

Significant Themes

• Mutual pursuit and emotional reciprocity: The chapter shifts their relationship from one-sided pursuit to shared initiative.
• Everyday intimacy: Small gestures—peeling shrimp, holding hands, walking barefoot, and sharing memories—demonstrate how affection develops through ordinary moments.
• Vulnerability and trust: Yan Beiyou openly admits his inexperience in love, while Ye Nanxun’s unplanned embrace reveals his growing willingness to be emotionally vulnerable.
• Contrasts between appearance and reality: Ye Nanxun sees both Yan Beiyou’s refined public persona and his more relaxed, playful private self.
• Romantic symbolism: The intertwined footprints on the beach mirror the characters’ increasingly intertwined lives.

Character Interactions

• Mo Ning and Song Ren: Mo Ning takes care of Song Ren by peeling shrimp for him, while Song Ren’s failure to eat it leaves Mo Ning quietly disappointed.
• Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun: They exchange food, walk hand in hand, share memories, and sit together by the sea. Yan’s confession transforms their playful arrangement into a more openly mutual romance.
• The chapter ends with Yan Beiyou teasingly asking Ye Nanxun not to agree too quickly, allowing him to continue pursuing him and savoring the process of becoming closer.

Chapter 103 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun wakes in a seaside courtyard to the sound of waves and sunlight, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere before getting dressed in casual island clothing.
• He finds Yan Beiyou attending a morning galaxy-wide meeting from the courtyard, while Song Ren handles a phone call nearby. Nanxun casually calls Yan “Brother Yan,” surprising the administrators listening to the meeting because of the apparent intimacy between them.
• Yan openly invites Nanxun to breakfast and takes care of him in front of everyone, even holding his wrist and reminding him to eat before the food gets cold.
• Song Ren announces that Ji Yunqi is coming, while the boat for their planned outing has been prepared. Yan decides to take Nanxun out to sea to feed fish and learn how to operate the boat, leaving Song Ren or Mo Ning behind to receive Ji Yunqi.
• After breakfast, Nanxun excitedly runs barefoot toward the beach. Yan explains that Nanxun may love the ocean so much because his Poison Mushroom pheromones kept him isolated and prevented him from seeing places like the sea in the past.
• Song Ren asks whether Yan and Nanxun are officially together. Yan reveals that Nanxun confessed first and wanted to pursue him, giving him hyacinths and homemade butter cookies.
• Yan praises Nanxun’s courage and love of life, then indirectly encourages Song Ren not to let his own feelings end in regret.
• Nanxun sits at the shoreline, marveling at the bright blue sea. Unlike the frightening darkness of the beach the previous night, the daytime ocean appears beautiful and safe.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun: Shows increasing comfort, energy, and openness around Yan. He eagerly embraces new experiences, runs freely on the beach, and demonstrates that despite his introverted nature, he is courageous when pursuing what he wants.
• Yan Beiyou: Displays unusually obvious tenderness and pride toward Nanxun. He openly acknowledges their romantic relationship and speaks warmly about Nanxun’s past hardships, revealing a softer side rarely seen by even his longtime friend Song Ren.
• Song Ren: Becomes aware that Yan and Nanxun are romantically involved and is visibly surprised that Nanxun initiated the relationship. Yan’s advice suggests Song Ren may harbor unspoken feelings or unresolved romantic regrets.
• Mo Ning: Continues to handle practical and political matters, taking responsibility for the household and meeting arrangements while Yan spends time with Nanxun.

Significant Themes

• Openly expressing love: The chapter emphasizes that affection should not be hidden, as Yan proudly shares details of Nanxun’s confession and gifts.
• Freedom after isolation: Nanxun’s delight in the sea represents his expanding world after years of restriction caused by his pheromones.
• Courage in love and life: Although introverted, Nanxun actively pursues Yan and embraces unfamiliar experiences, supporting Yan’s observation that he fights for what he wants.
• Healing through companionship: Yan’s presence makes frightening or unfamiliar experiences—such as the nighttime beach—feel safe for Nanxun.
• Regret and missed opportunities: Yan’s pointed warning to Song Ren introduces the idea that suppressing feelings may lead to lasting regret.

Character Interactions

• Yan and Nanxun interact with comfortable domestic intimacy: Yan calls him to breakfast, watches over him, holds his wrist, and encourages him to take his time eating.
• Their relationship is also displayed publicly, with Yan making no effort to conceal his affection during the galaxy meeting.
• Song Ren observes Yan’s changed demeanor and questions him about Nanxun, prompting Yan to recount Nanxun’s confession and gifts.
• Yan and Song Ren share a meaningful conversation about Nanxun’s personality and the importance of acting on one’s feelings.
• The chapter closes with Yan watching over Nanxun at the beach, warning him not to go too far as Nanxun happily explores the shore.

Chapter 104 Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Ji Yunqi arrives at the villa expecting Song Ren to be waiting for him, as Song Ren has consistently done for nearly twenty years.
• Instead, he finds only Mo Ning, who informs him that Song Ren has already gone to sea with His Majesty and Ye Nanxun.
• Ji Yunqi struggles to accept that Song Ren left without waiting. He tries to rationalize it by assuming Song Ren was eager to see Ye Nanxun, though Mo Ning’s reaction suggests Ji Yunqi’s assumption is painful or ironic.
• The scene shifts to a large private cruise ship, where Yan Beiyou, Ye Nanxun, and their companions are feeding fish and seagulls.
• Ye Nanxun learns that Yan Beiyou, Song Ren, and Ji Yunqi were sent to Morning Star during middle school because the Galactic Government was unstable and their powerful families could protect them there.
• Yan Beiyou reveals that unlike most Morning Star residents, who lack secondary genders, he was born and raised there but is an exception.
• When Ye Nanxun asks for an explanation, Yan Beiyou directly asks to hug him. Though flustered, Ye Nanxun agrees.

Character Developments

• Ji Yunqi: His confidence and expectation that Song Ren will always wait for him are shaken. His disbelief reveals how deeply he has relied on Song Ren’s constant presence and loyalty. His joking accusation about Song Ren wanting to see Ye Nanxun masks hurt and insecurity.
• Song Ren: Though absent from the chapter, his absence is significant. His decision not to wait for Ji Yunqi marks a major change in their long-standing relationship dynamic.
• Mo Ning: He remains composed and professional, but his subtle mockery suggests he understands Ji Yunqi’s emotional situation and may view his expectations critically.
• Yan Beiyou: He provides background about his upbringing and status as an exception among Morning Star’s population. His straightforward request to hug Ye Nanxun shows his growing romantic boldness and comfort expressing affection.
• Ye Nanxun: He becomes embarrassed and nervous at Yan Beiyou’s directness but tries to appear composed. By agreeing to the hug, he demonstrates increasing openness toward Yan Beiyou.

Significant Themes

• Changing relationships and abandoned expectations: Ji Yunqi realizes that past patterns cannot continue forever; Song Ren will not necessarily remain in the same place waiting for him.
• The passage of time: The chapter emphasizes the length of Ji Yunqi and Song Ren’s shared history, making Song Ren’s absence feel like a major emotional rupture.
• Possessiveness and insecurity: Ji Yunqi’s sarcastic explanation for Song Ren’s absence reflects jealousy and fear of being replaced.
• Directness in romance: Yan Beiyou contrasts with Ji Yunqi’s guarded emotions by openly asking for physical affection, while Ye Nanxun struggles with but accepts his sincerity.
• Origins and identity: Yan Beiyou’s unusual secondary-gender status and upbringing on Morning Star hint at further significance to his identity and background.

Character Interactions

• Ji Yunqi questions Mo Ning about Song Ren’s whereabouts, while Mo Ning calmly answers and implicitly challenges Ji Yunqi’s assumption that Song Ren will always wait for him.
• Yan Beiyou explains Morning Star’s history to Ye Nanxun while protecting him from an approaching seagull.
• Yan Beiyou asks to hug Ye Nanxun in an unusually casual but intimate manner; Ye Nanxun, visibly flustered, agrees.

Chapter 105 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• After feeding seagulls and fish, Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun hear a helicopter arrive carrying Ji Yunqi and Mo Ning.
• While washing and drying Ye Nanxun’s hands, Yan Beiyou asks him to stop calling him “Brother Yan” and instead use his name, “Beiyou,” signaling a desire for greater intimacy.
• Ji Yunqi recognizes Ye Nanxun from the previous year’s omega coming-of-age ceremony, where Ye had performed piano at the Imperial Palace.
• Yan Beiyou becomes visibly protective and irritated when Ji Yunqi uses what sounds like a flirtatious introduction toward Ye.
• Yan takes Ye to the deck to teach him how to drive, while Ji Yunqi observes that Yan’s relationship with Ye appears serious.
• Mo Ning warns Ji Yunqi not to gossip about or speculate on Yan Beiyou’s love life. Their exchange creates obvious tension.
• When Song Ren arrives, Ji Yunqi acts familiarly with him, but Mo Ning reacts with restrained jealousy or discomfort and leaves.
• Song Ren explains that Yan has not yet successfully won Ye over, shocking Ji Yunqi because Yan is the galaxy’s only 3S-level alpha and possesses immense status and power.
• The chapter ends with a flashback to Yan Beiyou, Ji Yunqi, and Zhu Yucheng’s school days. Ji Yunqi recalls how the wealthy heirs from Dream Star initially looked down on Morning Star’s ordinary people, leading to a fight with Yan, the school’s strongest and most influential student.
• Ji Yunqi also recalls learning that some people on Morning Star could unexpectedly awaken spiritual powers and become extraordinarily powerful 3S-level alphas or omegas.

Character Developments

• Yan Beiyou: Shows increasing affection and possessiveness toward Ye Nanxun. Asking Ye to call him “Beiyou” reflects his wish to deepen their relationship. His protective reaction to Ji Yunqi’s perceived flirting also reveals jealousy.
• Ye Nanxun: Remains polite, composed, and somewhat distant with Ji Yunqi. Although he accepts Yan’s care, his hesitation over what to call him suggests he is still not fully comfortable with the intimacy Yan wants.
• Ji Yunqi: Appears playful and flirtatious but is perceptive about Yan’s feelings. He is astonished that Yan is pursuing Ye without immediate success.
• Mo Ning: Acts professionally and defensively toward Yan’s privacy. His hostility toward Ji Yunqi, combined with his reaction to Ji Yunqi’s closeness with Song Ren, hints at personal feelings.
• Song Ren: Serves as a mediator and understands both Yan’s romantic situation and Mo Ning’s seriousness. He cautions Ji Yunqi not to interfere with Yan’s pursuit of Ye.
• Yan’s past self: The flashback establishes him as a powerful, rebellious, and highly respected school figure who could suppress even privileged heirs despite skipping classes.

Significant Themes

• Romantic pursuit and emotional distance: Yan’s power and status do not guarantee Ye’s affection, emphasizing that genuine relationships cannot be won through authority alone.
• Possessiveness and intimacy: Yan’s request to be called by his given name and his reaction to Ji Yunqi reflect the relationship’s gradual movement toward closeness.
• Power versus social status: The chapter contrasts the immense privilege of Dream Star’s aristocratic heirs with Morning Star’s supposedly ordinary people, whose latent spiritual abilities may surpass all expectations.
• Prejudice and humility: Ji Yunqi’s memories reveal how arrogance toward Morning Star’s residents was challenged by Yan Beiyou.
• Unspoken romantic tension: Mo Ning’s hostility toward Ji Yunqi and his response to Ji Yunqi’s familiarity with Song Ren suggest unresolved feelings beneath his professional exterior.

Character Interactions

• Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun: Share a gentle, intimate moment while washing Ye’s hands. Yan seeks a more personal form of address and later spends private time teaching Ye to drive.
• Yan Beiyou and Ji Yunqi: Their friendship includes teasing, but Yan firmly warns Ji Yunqi not to behave flirtatiously toward Ye.
• Ji Yunqi and Mo Ning: Clash over Ji Yunqi’s casual attitude and possible interference in Yan’s private affairs. Their mutual dislike becomes increasingly obvious.
• Mo Ning and Song Ren: Mo Ning softens slightly when Song Ren appears, but Song Ren remains formal and does not openly encourage Mo Ning’s attention.
• Ji Yunqi and Song Ren: Display longstanding familiarity, with Ji Yunqi acting physically affectionate and Song Ren repeatedly pushing him away while warning him not to disrupt Yan’s courtship.

Chapter 106 Summary

Plot and events

Morning Star is revealed to be an entirely artificial planet surrounded by a protective shield. An internal device suppresses spiritual power, preventing everyone—including high-ranking alphas and omegas—from summoning Companion Beasts or partially transforming. While relaxing after training, Yan Beiyou tells Ye Nanxun about his first encounter with Ji Yunqi and other wealthy heirs from Dream Star. Their arrogance led to a confrontation, and Yan Beiyou defeated them, revealing glimpses of his confident, youthful personality before the war shaped him.

Character development

Ye Nanxun reflects on the life he might have had if he had gone to school and met Yan Beiyou under ordinary circumstances. He also considers the possibility of a future without Yan Beiyou and realizes how deeply he treasures their shared memories and relationship. Yan Beiyou continues carefully pursuing Ye Nanxun, gradually moving from handholding and hugs toward greater physical intimacy while still restraining himself and respecting Ye Nanxun’s boundaries. He also mentions that his trip to Morning Star has a second purpose: locating information available only on the planet.

Character interactions

Yan Beiyou gently holds Ye Nanxun’s hand and pulls him onto his lap when he notices the omega becoming melancholy. He gives Ye Nanxun special permission to call him by his full name, a privilege no one else possesses. Yan teasingly imagines that, if they had met at school without their age difference, he would have aggressively pursued Ye Nanxun. His embrace, possessive hold around Ye Nanxun’s waist, and kiss-like touch near the omega’s gland make the interaction far more intimate than their previous innocent contact. Overwhelmed, Ye Nanxun becomes nervous and unable to face him directly. Recognizing that he may lose control, Yan Beiyou tells Song Ren to take Ye Nanxun away.

Significant themes

The chapter explores intimacy built through patience and consent, contrasting Yan Beiyou’s immense power with his deliberate self-restraint. It also emphasizes longing for an ordinary life, the weight of missed possibilities, and Ye Nanxun’s fear of losing the future he has begun to imagine with Yan Beiyou. The suppression of spiritual power on Morning Star places the characters on equal physical footing, while their emotional and romantic power dynamics become increasingly pronounced.

Chapter 107 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Yunqi and Song Ren stand by the sea discussing the omega who was with His Majesty. Ji teases Song for keeping the omega’s identity secret and jokingly calls them “lifelong best brothers.”
• Song Ren finally confesses that he likes Ji Yunqi, revealing feelings he has suppressed for nearly twenty years.
• Ji initially laughs, assuming the confession is a joke. Song, emotionally exhausted from pretending, insists that he is serious. The mood abruptly turns tense as Ji realizes the confession may be genuine.
• Before Song can explain further, Yan Beiyou contacts them through the communicator. Song leaves immediately to handle the situation, while Ji hesitates before following him.
• Yan Beiyou’s susceptible period is approaching. His pheromone levels have become dangerously elevated, and Song confirms that the period is only a few days away.
• Ye Nanxun refuses to leave Yan Beiyou, offering to remain nearby—even outside the room—because Yan had stayed with him during his heat.
• Yan explains that Morning Star’s mental suppression does not affect him and that he can sense Ye anywhere on the planet. Afraid he might lose control and hurt Ye during his susceptible period, he firmly but gently asks Ye to return home.
• Ye agrees but asks whether they can continue communicating. Yan reassures him that he will keep calling and will not find him annoying.

Character Developments

• Song Ren: After years of hiding his love, Song finally confesses to Ji. His exhaustion from pretending to view Ji only as a brother shows how deeply painful his unrequited feelings have become. Despite his emotional vulnerability, he immediately resumes his responsibilities when Yan’s condition requires attention.
• Ji Yunqi: Ji begins the chapter playfully and confidently, but Song’s confession leaves him shocked and uncertain. His laughter appears to be a defensive reaction, and his hesitation before following Song suggests that he is deeply affected and does not know how to respond.
• Yan Beiyou: Yan demonstrates strong self-control, recognizing the danger of his approaching susceptible period and prioritizing Ye’s safety over his own desire to remain with him. He is also unusually honest about his vulnerability.
• Ye Nanxun: Ye shows emotional courage and devotion by wanting to stay with Yan despite the danger. He is stubborn but considerate, willing to keep his distance rather than abandon Yan. His request to continue calling highlights his need for reassurance and connection.
• Mo Ning: Mo remains practical and responsible, offering to stay behind to care for Yan while Song escorts Ye home.

Significant Themes

• Confession and emotional exhaustion: Song’s confession reflects the burden of concealing love for many years, while his laughter with Ji exposes the pain behind his attempts to disguise it.
• Love versus friendship: Song’s declaration challenges the “lifelong brothers” relationship he and Ji have maintained, forcing Ji to reconsider what their bond truly means.
• Self-restraint and protection: Yan’s strength is shown not through dominance but through his ability to restrain himself and send Ye away to prevent harming him.
• Mutual care and reciprocity: Ye wants to support Yan because Yan once supported him during his heat, emphasizing the reciprocal nature of their relationship.
• Communication and reassurance: Even while separating for safety, Yan and Ye preserve their emotional connection through promises to keep calling.

Character Interactions

• Song and Ji’s teasing friendship becomes emotionally charged when Song confesses his love. Ji’s laughter and disbelief contrast sharply with Song’s sincerity.
• Song and Mo coordinate efficiently over Yan’s condition, with Mo taking responsibility for Yan while Song handles Ye.
• Ye insists on remaining near Yan, but Yan explains the risks and reassures him that distance will not sever their connection.
• Ji witnesses both Song’s unfinished confession and Yan and Ye’s intimate exchange, placing him in an increasingly uncomfortable and emotionally complicated position.

Chapter 108 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun sees an artificial sun in space for the first time on his return journey and photographs it.
• Song Ren upgrades Ye Nanxun’s Emerald Earring into a communicator, allowing Yan Beiyou to contact him directly.
• During their call, Yan reveals that he is flying and can fly even without his Companion Beast after half-beast transformation.
• Yan teases Ye Nanxun by offering to show him both his flying and transformed forms if Ye Nanxun agrees to become his “wife.”
• Before Ye Nanxun can respond, Song Ren announces their arrival at Dream Star.
• Rather than returning to his parents’ home, Ye Nanxun goes directly to Yan Beiyou’s apartment.
• Yan tells him to use his bedroom, where he has already prepared clean clothes in Ye Nanxun’s size, including underwear and pants.
• Ye Nanxun realizes that Yan expects him to share the bedroom in the future, and Yan openly declares that the room will also be Ye Nanxun’s.
• Yan playfully asks Ye Nanxun to wear the clothes for him after bathing. Embarrassed, Ye Nanxun refuses.
• The chapter ends with Yan asking Ye Nanxun to look at him because he is currently half-beast transformed, setting up the reveal of his transformed appearance.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun becomes increasingly comfortable communicating privately with Yan and choosing Yan’s apartment as a safe, intimate place to rest.
• He remains easily embarrassed by Yan’s direct romantic and suggestive remarks, but he does not reject Yan’s closeness or domestic preparations.
• Ye’s decision not to go home and instead visit Yan suggests growing emotional reliance and trust.
• Yan Beiyou becomes more openly possessive and domestic. He has prepared an entire set of personal belongings for Ye, implying that he already imagines them living together.
• Yan’s normally calm manner contrasts with the boldness of his statements, including calling Ye his future wife and asking him to share his bedroom.
• His susceptible period appears to intensify his need for Ye’s presence and his willingness to express his feelings directly.

Significant Themes

• Growing intimacy and domesticity: Yan’s preparation of clothes and a shared bedroom transforms their relationship from tentative romance into something resembling cohabitation.
• Trust and safety: Ye seeks out Yan’s apartment because it feels private, familiar, and secure.
• Embarrassment versus desire: Ye is flustered by Yan’s advances but continues moving closer to him emotionally and physically.
• Human and beast identities: Yan’s half-beast transformation is presented not as something frightening but as another part of himself that he wants Ye to accept.
• Commitment and belonging: Yan’s repeated references to Ye as his “wife” and to the bedroom as Ye’s future room emphasize his desire for a permanent relationship.

Character Interactions

• Ye and Yan share a playful, intimate phone conversation while physically apart. Yan teases Ye about watching him fly and seeing his transformed form.
• Yan uses the possibility of revealing his half-beast appearance to coax Ye into accepting a marital commitment.
• After Ye arrives at the apartment, Yan directs him to his private bedroom and reveals that he has personally chosen clothes for him.
• Ye reacts with embarrassment to the intimate preparations, while Yan continues teasing him but apologizes when Ye firmly refuses.
• The final exchange shifts from flirtation to anticipation as Yan asks Ye to look at his current half-beast form.

Chapter 109 Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun reflects on how he used to endure his heat alone. Because his memories were unclear, he once installed surveillance cameras to study his behavior and improve his suppressant, but was so embarrassed by the recordings that he deleted them.
• As an SSS-class omega, Ye’s suppressant allows him to remain mostly rational during heat, aside from some mental fog on the first day.
• During a video call, Yan Beiyou enlarges the screen so they appear almost face-to-face. Ye is submerged in a bathtub while Yan, affected by his susceptible period, appears in a half-transformed dragon form.
• Yan displays his black dragon horns, scales, and long tail, deliberately tempting Ye to come to him despite having earlier warned that Ye would be in danger if he stayed.
• Ye observes that Yan’s susceptible period has made him more direct, cunning, and instinctive, even though his outward manner remains calm.
• Yan repeatedly invites Ye to touch him and promises to control his strength. He demonstrates how he could wrap his dragon tail around Ye without hurting him.
• Curious and analytical, Ye studies Yan’s transformed body, especially his teeth, tail, and the transition between his human torso and dragon body. When Ye’s attention lingers there, Yan deliberately reveals the anatomy beneath his scales.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun: Remains cautious and rational despite his curiosity and attraction. His scientific instincts lead him to analyze Yan’s transformation, while his concern about pain and personal boundaries keeps him from immediately accepting Yan’s invitations.
• Yan Beiyou: His susceptible period exposes a more primal and openly seductive side. Though still composed, he becomes more blunt, strategic, and eager to attract Ye, using his horns, scales, and tail as bait.

Significant Themes

• Instinct versus rationality: Even powerful alphas and omegas can be affected by biological cycles, revealing instincts beneath their usual self-control.
• Vulnerability behind power: Yan, the immensely powerful ruler of the galaxy, is shown in a condition that makes him behave more like an instinct-driven animal.
• Scientific curiosity and intimacy: Ye approaches Yan’s transformation as both a researcher and a potential mate, blending observation with growing personal interest.
• Trust and controlled danger: Yan repeatedly assures Ye that he can control his strength, suggesting intimacy built around restraint and mutual confidence.

Character Interactions

• Ye and Yan communicate through an enlarged video call that creates the illusion of physical closeness.
• Yan flirts openly, inviting Ye to touch his horns and tail and promising not to hurt him.
• Ye responds with close observation rather than overt participation, questioning Yan about his transformed state and behavior.
• Their exchange becomes increasingly intimate as Yan recognizes Ye’s gaze and intentionally reveals more of his dragon form.

Chapter Summary: “Understanding, and Accepting”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun finishes bathing at Yan Beiyou’s home, dries his hair, and changes into pajamas from Yan’s wardrobe. He notices the pajamas are decorated with Little Mushroom designs.
• He lies in Yan Beiyou’s bed while remaining connected to him by voice call. Although Yan offers to turn the video back on, Ye refuses, clearly flustered by what he had seen before the call ended.
• The bed and blankets carry Yan’s pheromones, making it difficult for Ye to sleep. Yan affectionately calls him “baby,” which further unsettles him.
• Unable to rest, Ye searches the Star Network for information about half-dragon alphas. Finding nothing useful, he watches a suggestive film featuring a snake-tailed alpha, supposedly for “scientific research.”
• The film’s snake tail reminds Ye of Yan’s dragon tail, but he quickly turns it off because the depiction feels fundamentally different from Yan. He cannot imagine Yan behaving with the same vacant expression as the actor.
• Yan suddenly asks whether Ye has had a nightmare and admits that he is thinking about him while soaking in cold water. Both men are experiencing a susceptible period, and their reactions become increasingly intense.
• Ye recognizes that Yan’s behavior is involuntary and comparable to what both alphas and omegas experience during such periods. He decides he can understand and accept Yan’s actions.
• After changing back into his own clothes, Ye leaves Yan’s bedroom, goes to the kitchen, and drinks half a bottle of ice water to cool himself down.

Character Development

• Ye Nanxun: Becomes increasingly aware of his attraction to and concern for Yan. His embarrassment and physical reaction reveal feelings he is not yet ready to openly acknowledge, but his final decision to understand and accept Yan marks emotional growth and greater trust.
• Yan Beiyou: Shows tenderness and longing through his affectionate nicknames, concern about Ye’s sleep, and admission that he is thinking about him. His vulnerability during the susceptible period contrasts with his usual controlled demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Understanding and acceptance: Ye recognizes that Yan’s behavior is driven by biological instinct rather than deliberate pressure, allowing him to respond with empathy instead of rejection.
• Desire versus self-control: Both characters struggle with involuntary physical urges while trying to maintain emotional and personal boundaries.
• Emotional intimacy: Sharing a bed, pheromones, voice calls, and private vulnerability brings them closer despite their physical separation.
• Confusion surrounding attraction: Ye’s attempt to study half-dragon biology is partly an excuse to process his own fascination with Yan.

Character Interactions

• Yan repeatedly checks on Ye and offers companionship, while Ye tries to hide how affected he is.
• Yan’s use of pet names such as “baby,” along with his admission that he is thinking about Ye, makes Ye visibly flustered.
• Though Ye does not openly respond to Yan’s desire, he privately accepts the situation and chooses to remain near him, signaling growing affection and understanding.

Chapter 111 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun eats breakfast in Yan Beiyou’s apartment while Song Ren warns him that Yan Beiyou will likely regain most of his rationality within two or three days.
• Song Ren predicts that Yan Beiyou will come looking for Ye Nanxun once he is able to leave the cave, especially because susceptible-period alphas become more emotionally dependent on the person they love.
• Ye Nanxun is advised to remain calm and indulge Yan Beiyou’s heightened sensitivity rather than fear him.
• After Song Ren leaves, Ye Nanxun reconnects his call with Yan Beiyou. The seven-minute separation has worsened Yan Beiyou’s discomfort, which is already being intensified by the damaged psychic suppression device.
• Yan Beiyou clings to an old scarf carrying Ye Nanxun’s scent and asks whether Ye Nanxun hates him for what happened while his pheromones were out of control. Ye Nanxun reassures him repeatedly that he does not.
• The two spend the rest of the weekend connected by voice or video call while Ye Nanxun works, investigates matters, and prepares to miss laboratory work on Monday. Yan Beiyou mainly listens to Ye Nanxun’s breathing and daily activities.
• When Ye Nanxun refuses to let Yan Beiyou watch him bathe, explaining that Yan has not won him over yet, Yan briefly becomes agitated and causes more destruction in the cave. He quickly calms when Ye Nanxun tells him to behave.
• Yan Beiyou reveals that he brought their glowing Mushroom Egg with him and says it is about to hatch. He asks Ye Nanxun to give it a name.

Character Development

• Ye Nanxun demonstrates remarkable composure and emotional steadiness despite facing an immensely powerful alpha in an unstable state. He responds to Yan Beiyou with patience and reassurance rather than fear.
• Ye Nanxun’s understanding of Yan Beiyou deepens. He recognizes that beneath his status as the lord of a star system, Yan Beiyou is still an ordinary person with vulnerabilities and emotional needs.
• Yan Beiyou becomes increasingly dependent on Ye Nanxun’s presence and voice during his susceptible period. His normally controlled and dignified personality gives way to sensitivity, insecurity, and clinginess.
• Despite losing control physically, Yan Beiyou retains enough awareness to worry about Ye Nanxun’s feelings and to obey him when asked to calm down.
• Their relationship continues shifting from attraction and companionship toward deeper emotional intimacy, built on mutual vulnerability and trust.

Significant Themes

• Vulnerability as intimacy: Sharing painful pasts and witnessing each other in unstable or fragile states brings the two closer than ordinary affection such as holding hands or embracing.
• Equality despite status: Although Yan Beiyou is vastly more powerful and socially elevated, both characters continue to treat each other as equals.
• Trust and emotional safety: Ye Nanxun’s calm reassurance helps Yan Beiyou manage his instability, while Yan’s willingness to expose his fears shows his trust in Ye Nanxun.
• The ordinary person beneath authority: The chapter emphasizes that Yan Beiyou’s immense political and physical power does not erase his need for love, comfort, and companionship.
• Growing domestic intimacy: Their constant calls, shared routines, and discussion of naming the hatching Mushroom Egg create a sense of a developing household and partnership.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren acts as a practical adviser, warning Ye Nanxun about Yan Beiyou’s condition while also recognizing why Yan has fallen in love with him.
• Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou maintain near-continuous contact, allowing emotional closeness even while physically separated.
• Yan Beiyou seeks reassurance by asking whether Ye Nanxun hates him; Ye Nanxun responds with repeated, sincere comfort.
• Their playful exchange about bathing shows that Ye Nanxun still maintains personal boundaries, while Yan’s exaggerated reaction reveals his possessiveness and emotional sensitivity.
• The chapter ends with Yan Beiyou inviting Ye Nanxun to name their soon-to-hatch Mushroom Egg, symbolizing their shared future and growing sense of family.

Chapter Summary: “Would You Consider Me?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• On the third day after Yan Beiyou’s pheromone frenzy, his condition appears to be improving. He has regained much of his consciousness, returned to wearing normal clothes, and is able to handle official duties.
• Ye Nanxun has been staying in Yan Beiyou’s apartment and remains connected with him by voice call while they work separately. However, Ye receives a message that one of his students has failed to appear at the research institute and decides he must leave to investigate.
• Ye feels guilty about leaving Yan alone, remembering how devotedly Yan stayed beside him during Ye’s own pheromone instability. Yan reassures him that he is free to go and should not apologize.
• As soon as the call ends, Yan’s pheromones abruptly spiral out of control again. His apparent calm had depended partly on hearing Ye’s voice.
• On the abandoned planet, Song Ren and Mo Ning monitor Yan’s pheromone levels from the battleship. Although the readings had dropped from the dangerous red zone to yellow, they suddenly surge back into the high-risk range.
• Yan announces that he is returning to see Ye, despite never previously leaving the planet while his pheromones were at such a dangerous level. He entrusts Song Ren with the remaining work.
• Song Ren worries that Yan may lose control, but Mo Ning points out that Yan’s decision to notify them proves he still possesses self-control and is not acting purely on instinct.
• After calming Song Ren, Mo Ning unexpectedly asks whether Song Ren is single and, if so, whether Song Ren would consider him.

Character Developments

• Yan Beiyou: Regains awareness and outward composure, but his pheromone instability remains severe. His dependence on Ye Nanxun is revealed more clearly: separation causes his condition to deteriorate almost immediately. Despite the danger, he consciously chooses to return to Ye, suggesting both strong emotional attachment and confidence in his ability to control himself.
• Ye Nanxun: Demonstrates responsibility by choosing to investigate his missing student, even though he wants to stay with Yan. He struggles between emotional loyalty and professional obligations, while also showing awareness of how easily Yan’s presence distracts him.
• Song Ren: Remains highly vigilant and protective of Yan, becoming tense when Yan’s condition worsens. He is reassured by Mo Ning’s practical interpretation of the situation.
• Mo Ning: Takes on a supportive role during the crisis and displays a more playful, confident side by directly expressing romantic interest in Song Ren.

Significant Themes

• Love versus duty: Ye must choose between remaining with Yan and fulfilling his obligations at the research institute.
• Emotional dependence and restraint: Yan’s pheromones respond strongly to Ye’s absence, yet Yan still attempts to make a rational decision and communicate with his staff.
• Freedom within intimacy: Yan’s statement that Ye will “always be free” emphasizes that genuine love should not become possession or confinement.
• Instinct versus consciousness: The chapter contrasts biological pheromone urges with the characters’ ability to make deliberate, responsible choices.
• Romantic possibilities: Mo Ning’s final question introduces a new potential relationship and shifts the ending from anxiety to playful emotional tension.

Character Interactions

• Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun: Their quiet work call reflects domestic intimacy and mutual comfort. Ye’s guilt about leaving contrasts with Yan’s gentle insistence that he remain free, while Yan’s relapse after the call ends reveals how deeply he relies on Ye.
• Song Ren and Mo Ning: They work together to monitor Yan. Song Ren is anxious and serious, whereas Mo Ning offers reassurance and humor. Their professional partnership takes a personal turn when Mo Ning asks Song Ren to consider him romantically.
• Yan Beiyou and Song Ren: Yan maintains authority by ordering Song Ren to handle the remaining work, but his decision to return to Ye also forces Song Ren to confront the risks of his ruler’s unstable condition.

Chapter 113 Summary — “Let’s Give It a Try”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren is stunned when Mo Ning suddenly confesses that he has liked him since university.
• Mo Ning removes his glasses, loosens his formal clothing, and reveals a younger, more emotionally open side of himself beneath his usual “perfect secretary” persona.
• He explains that Song Ren was his university mentor Professor Vincent’s most exceptional student. Mo Ning’s initial interest began as academic competition: his graduation score was 0.1 points higher than Song Ren’s, and he wanted to surpass him.
• Mo Ning read Song Ren’s research, articles, and projects repeatedly, gradually becoming genuinely curious about Song Ren himself.
• After becoming the Star Lord’s first secretary, Mo Ning finally met Song Ren in person and spent more than a year observing his real personality.
• Mo Ning admits he would have continued hiding his feelings if he had not heard Song Ren say that he liked alphas.
• He asks Song Ren to give him a chance and try being together.

Character Developments

• Mo Ning: His carefully constructed image as a mature, emotionless, perfectly composed secretary falls away. He is revealed to be a confident, competitive, passionate young alpha who has carried unrequited feelings for Song Ren for years. His confession shows both vulnerability and determination.
• Song Ren: Initially responds with disbelief and teasing skepticism, questioning whether Mo Ning only admired an idealized version of him. As Mo Ning explains the depth and duration of his feelings, Song Ren becomes increasingly nervous, embarrassed, and emotionally affected.
• Their relationship: The chapter shifts their dynamic from professional familiarity and one-sided observation toward the possibility of romance.

Significant Themes

• Hidden identities and emotional masks: Mo Ning’s glasses, formal suit, and rigid behavior symbolize the mature, emotionless persona he deliberately created. Removing them represents his decision to reveal his true self.
• Admiration developing into love: Mo Ning’s feelings begin with rivalry and intellectual admiration but deepen through sustained attention to Song Ren’s work and personality.
• Being truly seen: Mo Ning distinguishes between an imagined, idealized Song Ren and the “living, breathing” person he came to know. His confession suggests that his feelings are based on Song Ren as he really is.
• Courage and vulnerability: Mo Ning risks disrupting their relationship by openly confessing, while Song Ren is forced to confront the fact that someone has quietly cared for him for years.
• Competition as attraction: Mo Ning’s alpha competitiveness initially manifests as a desire to surpass Song Ren, but it gradually becomes a form of fascination and romantic attraction.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren challenges Mo Ning’s confession with humor and self-deprecation, arguing that he is not the perfect person Professor Vincent described.
• Mo Ning confidently counters him, emphasizing their academic rivalry and explaining how his interest evolved.
• Song Ren’s casual demeanor fades as he realizes Mo Ning has studied his work and watched him for over a year.
• Mo Ning physically catches Song Ren by the sleeve and directly asks him to “give me a chance,” ending the chapter on an intimate and emotionally decisive note.

Chapter 114 Summary: “Making a Mistake Didn’t Mean Being Scolded”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Pingsheng collapses in the laboratory because of hypoglycemia and mild malnutrition. Cao Xi takes him to the research institute’s hospital, where he receives nutritional supplements.
• The doctor finds that Gu Pingsheng’s pheromone levels are abnormal and advises him to undergo a thorough examination at a major hospital. Gu immediately tries to leave, avoiding the issue and ignoring Cao Xi’s concern.
• Ye Nanxun arrives after Cao Xi informs him of the collapse. Although Ye had been away from the institute, he hurried back after learning Gu was in the hospital.
• Gu insists that he is fine and attributes the pheromone abnormality to his upcoming susceptible period. Cao Xi, frustrated by Gu’s behavior, reveals the doctor’s warnings anyway.
• Ye asks Cao Xi to return to the laboratory and tells Gu to thank him the next day, suggesting that Gu buy Cao Xi a cold drink.
• Ye drives Gu home and offers to escort him upstairs because he is still weak and could faint again.

Character Developments

• Gu Pingsheng: His physical neglect is revealed through his hypoglycemia, malnutrition, and abnormal pheromone reading. He is deeply ashamed of failing to thank Cao Xi and expects Ye to reprimand him, reflecting a history of being criticized without being taught how to correct his mistakes. Ye’s calm guidance helps him understand that acknowledging a mistake and making amends can be simple. Gu becomes visibly relieved and promises to remember.
• Ye Nanxun: He shows strong concern for Gu despite maintaining a composed manner. He runs to the hospital, takes responsibility for bringing Gu home, and handles Gu’s mistake with patience rather than anger. His practical, gentle instructions provide Gu with emotional reassurance.
• Cao Xi: He acts responsibly by taking care of Gu after his collapse and informing Ye of the doctor’s concerns. Though frustrated by Gu’s coldness and lack of gratitude, he continues to look after him and returns to manage the laboratory when Ye asks.

Significant Themes

• Guidance versus reprimand: The chapter emphasizes that making a mistake does not require repeated scolding; people also need clear instructions on how to improve.
• Care and emotional safety: Ye’s calm response gives Gu a new experience of being corrected without humiliation, allowing him to feel supported rather than condemned.
• Self-neglect and vulnerability: Gu’s poor diet and health reveal his tendency to disregard his own needs, while the abnormal pheromone reading hints at further medical or emotional concerns.
• Learning ordinary social behavior: Gu begins learning that gratitude can be expressed through simple actions, such as thanking someone and buying them a drink.

Character Interactions

• Gu and Cao Xi: Cao Xi rescues Gu and advocates for his health, while Gu remains distant and fails to thank him. Their interaction highlights Gu’s difficulty expressing gratitude and Cao Xi’s growing frustration.
• Gu and Ye Nanxun: Ye takes on a protective, mentor-like role. He questions Gu without shaming him, teaches him how to repair his relationship with Cao Xi, and offers to take him home.
• Ye and Cao Xi: Ye trusts Cao Xi to continue overseeing the laboratory and acknowledges his help. Cao Xi openly reports Gu’s condition despite Gu’s attempts to minimize it.

Chapter 115 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Pingsheng returns home with his advisor, Ye Nanxun, after fainting in the laboratory from low blood sugar and malnutrition.
• His father immediately berates him for his appearance, studies, and bringing an omega home, insulting Ye Nanxun and referring to the omega as “trash.”
• Ye Nanxun introduces himself as Gu’s professor, causing Gu’s father to abruptly become polite and ingratiating. However, he continues belittling Gu and shifts blame for his own behavior onto his son.
• Ye informs the father about Gu’s poor health and announces that Gu will accompany him and several students on a temporary project outside town. He gives Gu five minutes to pack.
• In the car, Ye encourages Gu to consider a future based on his own abilities rather than his family’s expectations. Gu admits he does not want to become a teacher and would prefer scientific research—or possibly singing, especially rock music.
• Ye brings Gu to his parents’ villa, where his warm and welcoming parents, Chen Mingzhu and Ye Xiangsong, agree to look after Gu.
• Ye quickly leaves to meet Yan, mentioning that he will bring his boyfriend home next time. His father misunderstands this as Ye having an actual boyfriend and happily assumes he will soon meet him.

Character Developments

• Gu Pingsheng: Reveals the extent of his emotional and physical neglect at home. Though initially tense, silent, and defensive, he gradually opens up to Ye about his interests and family pressures. His first genuine smile and willingness to discuss singing show the beginning of increased trust and self-expression.
• Ye Nanxun: Becomes more protective of Gu, intervening against his father’s abuse and removing him from the hostile household. He recognizes that Gu’s difficulties and eventual death in his previous life were likely connected to long-term family control, not only outside enemies. Ye also treats Gu as an equal by sharing his own uncertainty about teaching and asking what Gu truly wants.
• Gu Pingsheng’s Father: Is exposed as hypocritical and controlling. He changes from aggressive and abusive toward Gu to submissive and polite toward Ye once he learns Ye’s status, revealing that his concern is largely about authority, reputation, and control.
• Ye Nanxun’s Parents: Provide a stark contrast to Gu’s family. They welcome Gu warmly and immediately treat him with affection and kindness.
• Ye Xiangsong: Comically misinterprets Ye’s comment about bringing “his boyfriend” next time, assuming Ye is dating Yan.

Significant Themes

• Parental control versus personal autonomy: Gu’s family pressures him to follow a respectable career and condemns his artistic interests, while Ye encourages him to choose his own path.
• Hypocrisy and social status: Gu’s father abuses his son but becomes deferential when speaking to a respected professor, showing that his behavior is driven by status and appearances.
• Emotional neglect and hidden suffering: Gu’s malnutrition, fainting, silence, and difficulty expressing himself reflect the damage caused by prolonged criticism and suppression.
• Healing through acceptance: Ye and his parents offer Gu a safe environment where he can speak honestly and experience ordinary warmth.
• Rewriting fate: Ye’s realization about the causes of Gu’s previous death strengthens his determination to protect him and change the future.

Character Interactions

• The confrontation between Gu and his father establishes the abusive power dynamic in Gu’s home, while Ye’s calm intervention disrupts it.
• Ye’s private conversation with Gu in the car shifts their relationship from teacher and student toward mutual trust and emotional understanding.
• Gu’s interaction with Ye’s parents contrasts sharply with his relationship with his own father: he is nervous but met with genuine warmth rather than criticism.
• Ye’s brief exchange with his father about Yan creates comic relief and suggests future complications surrounding Ye’s romantic life.

Chapter 116 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• On his way back to the Dream Star apartment, Ye Nanxun worries about Yan Beiyou, who is suffering as the Mushroom Egg approaches hatching.
• Song Ren and Mo Ning warn Ye Nanxun to remain with Yan Beiyou, avoid crowded places, and rely on them to handle any problems.
• Ye Nanxun video-calls Yan Beiyou using the special communication privilege Yan granted him.
• He finds Yan Beiyou in the bedroom, surrounded by disordered clothes and blankets, visibly weakened: he is sweating, pale, and has reddened eyes while holding the large Mushroom Egg.
• Yan Beiyou reassures Ye Nanxun that he will wait for him. He is also holding Ye Nanxun’s old scarf, which he calls a “token of love,” reminding Ye Nanxun that he has kept Yan’s scarf as well.
• When Ye Nanxun arrives at the apartment, Yan Beiyou breaks through the hovercar door, pulls him into his arms, and carries him away amid a swirl of rose petals.
• Yan Beiyou becomes jealous after detecting another Alpha’s scent on Ye Nanxun. Ye explains that it belongs to his student and promises to shower and change clothes so that he will only smell like roses.
• Ye Nanxun comforts him by kissing him first and suggesting they shower together.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun is increasingly anxious and emotionally attached to Yan Beiyou, openly admitting that he misses him and rushing home despite his nervousness.
• He becomes more proactive and affectionate, initiating the video call and later kissing Yan before Yan can act.
• Yan Beiyou, usually powerful and composed, is shown in a physically fragile and emotionally dependent state because of the Mushroom Egg. His possessiveness and jealousy also become more apparent.
• Yan’s preservation of Ye Nanxun’s scarf reveals a sentimental side and confirms how deeply he values their relationship.

Significant Themes

• Love and emotional dependence: Both characters rely on each other for reassurance during a stressful and physically dangerous period.
• Vulnerability beneath power: Yan’s weakened condition contrasts sharply with his usual status as an omnipotent ruler, making his need for Ye Nanxun especially clear.
• Tokens of affection and shared intimacy: The exchanged scarves symbolize their bond and mutual commitment.
• Possessiveness and reassurance: Yan’s jealousy is softened by Ye Nanxun’s willingness to comfort and reassure him.
• Impending change: The Mushroom Egg’s imminent hatching creates tension and forces the couple to stay close.

Character Interactions

• Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou communicate tenderly over video, with Yan promising to wait for him.
• Their exchange about the scarves exposes their mutual sentimental attachment.
• Upon reuniting, Yan physically embraces and carries Ye Nanxun, while Ye responds with affection and reassurance.
• Yan’s jealousy over another Alpha’s scent leads to playful but intimate negotiation, ending with Ye initiating a kiss and drawing them toward further private closeness.

Chapter 117 Summary

• Key events: Ye Nanxun joins Yan Beiyou in the bathtub, initially both still dressed. Yan supports him into the slippery tub and washes his long hair. During the intimate exchange, Yan recounts his troubled childhood: he was adopted by an elderly woman, learned to partially transform into a beast, and was abandoned by his adoptive mother’s family after they became frightened of him. The Star Lord later took him away from Morning Star. Ye then washes Yan’s back and notices the many scars covering it.
• Character development: Yan appears physically recovered and emotionally open, revealing painful details about his childhood and injuries. Although he claims not to care about being abandoned, his reaction suggests that Ye’s concern deeply affects and comforts him. Ye becomes more openly compassionate and protective, touching Yan’s face, kissing his scars, and admitting that he feels sorry for him. He also shows growing confidence in their relationship by encouraging Yan to express his desires.
• Character interactions: The bathing scene emphasizes mutual care and trust. Yan gently supports and washes Ye, while Ye returns the intimacy by scrubbing Yan’s back and comforting him about his scars. Their conversation shifts from vulnerable memories to flirtation as Yan suggests he may make “excessive demands,” and Ye challenges him to ask rather than assume he will refuse.
• Significant themes: The chapter explores emotional healing, acceptance, intimacy, and the lasting impact of childhood abandonment and physical trauma. Yan’s past transformation and scars symbolize experiences that once caused rejection, while Ye’s unafraid, sympathetic response offers him reassurance and acceptance. The closing physical tension also highlights the growing romantic and sexual attraction between them.

Chapter Summary: “Rebirth, Not a Brain Transplant”

Key Plot Points and Events

• General He orders his son, He Yiming, to keep a low profile and avoid causing trouble after returning from a two-month mission.
• He Yiming learns that his former companions have suffered serious consequences:
  • Zhu Shixin was imprisoned after half-beastifying at the Scientific Research Institute.
  • Ye Zhineng was exposed for assaulting a mall security guard and for numerous other crimes. After recovering from his injuries, he will be sent to the interstellar battlefield.
  • Jiang Ying was attacked by one of his own students and left partially paralyzed.
  • Xu Wenyan survived the same incident but was left with a facial scar.
• Xu Wenyan, furious and unstable, attempts to attack his caretakers with a knife. When He Yiming arrives, Xu throws a knife at him, but He Yiming catches it and embeds it in a cabinet beside Xu’s head.
• Xu shifts from aggression to feigned vulnerability, clinging to He Yiming and pretending to cry. He Yiming rejects his manipulation but later allows Xu to help dress him.
• He Yiming warns Xu not to cause further trouble and reveals that he knows Xu bribed people to disfigure Zhang Ming with sulfuric acid. He threatens Xu, emphasizing that Xu depends entirely on him.
• After He Yiming leaves, Xu has a breakdown. He reflects on how drastically events have changed since his rebirth and decides he must secure He Yiming’s support while also seeking other powerful alphas.

Character Developments

• He Yiming: Returns more stern, controlled, and perceptive than before. He recognizes Xu Wenyan’s manipulation and hidden crimes, responding with intimidation rather than affection. His authority and willingness to use violence become clear.
• Xu Wenyan: Displays emotional instability, cruelty, and calculating survival instincts. He alternates between aggression and submissiveness to control He Yiming, but his fear and desperation reveal how dependent he has become.
• The former social group: Zhu Shixin, Ye Zhineng, Jiang Ying, and Xu Wenyan have all fallen into disgrace or physical ruin, suggesting that the balance of power has shifted dramatically.
• General He: His warning establishes that He Yiming’s family is concerned about the recent upheaval and wants him to avoid becoming entangled in more trouble.

Significant Themes

• Consequences and downfall: The privileged figures who once acted with impunity are being punished, exposed, or incapacitated.
• Power and dependence: Xu Wenyan’s survival depends on attaching himself to powerful alphas, while He Yiming uses that dependence to dominate him.
• Rebirth and altered fate: Xu realizes that his second life has not restored his former advantages; instead, unexpected changes have destroyed his previous network.
• Manipulation versus control: Xu relies on emotional performance and deceit, while He Yiming counters with threats, surveillance, and physical intimidation.
• Moral corruption among the elite: The crimes of the wealthy and powerful are revealed as systemic, though punishment is uneven and often politically motivated.

Important Character Interactions

• General He and He Yiming: General He commands He Yiming to remain discreet, signaling concern over his involvement in recent events.
• He Yiming and Xu Wenyan: Their relationship is defined by fear, coercion, and mutual manipulation. Xu attempts to appear helpless, while He Yiming makes clear that he sees through Xu’s schemes and regards him as someone who must be controlled.
• Xu Wenyan and his caretakers: Xu terrorizes them and accuses them of mocking his scar, driving them to flee.
• Xu Wenyan and Zhang Ming: Xu’s revenge against Zhang Ming is exposed, demonstrating that his victimhood conceals deliberate cruelty.
• Xu Wenyan and the fallen heirs: Their collapse leaves Xu isolated and forces him to reconsider how he will secure protection in this new version of his life.

Chapter 119 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Beiyou washes Ye Nanxun’s hands repeatedly, carefully scrubbing away soap and inspecting them for lingering scent.
• He deliberately teases Ye Nanxun by smelling the rose fragrance remaining on his fingers and openly complimenting Nanxun’s scent.
• Embarrassed, Ye Nanxun forces Yan Beiyou to wash his own hands, using nearly half a bottle of soap. He sternly declares that Yan cannot hold his hand unless it is completely clean, and also refuses his request for a hug.
• Afterward, Yan Beiyou notices that Ye Nanxun’s palms have become red from the excessive washing. Concerned, he asks whether Nanxun’s wrists hurt, but Nanxun stops him from saying more.
• Yan Beiyou goes to prepare food, while Ye Nanxun splashes cold water on his face and privately wonders why Yan’s pheromone scent still lingers on his hands.
• Back in the bedroom, Ye Nanxun finds that Mushroom Egg has nearly doubled in size and considers naming it “Longlong” or “Little Dragon.”
• Little Yellow Dog returns and enthusiastically climbs into Nanxun’s arms, licking him and seeking affection.
• Hearing the dog’s behavior, Nanxun compares it to Yan Beiyou’s teasing and jokes that the dog is “like owner, like dog.”
• In private, Nanxun admits that Yan is attractive and affectionate, though somewhat badly behaved when his pheromones are unstable—and confesses that he does not dislike it.

Character Developments

• Yan Beiyou: His unstable pheromones make him unusually expressive, playful, and flirtatious. He enjoys Nanxun’s scent and actively seeks physical closeness, while still showing concern when Nanxun’s hands become irritated.
• Ye Nanxun: He remains shy and easily embarrassed by Yan’s advances, attempting to frame them as merely a symptom of unstable pheromones. However, his private thoughts reveal growing acceptance of and affection for Yan’s intimate behavior.
• Little Yellow Dog: The puppy mirrors its owner’s affectionate tendencies, licking Nanxun and acting coquettishly. Its presence reinforces the playful domestic atmosphere.
• Mushroom Egg: Its rapid growth continues, suggesting its importance and development within the household.

Significant Themes

• Intimacy and romantic teasing: Ordinary actions such as handwashing become a vehicle for flirtation and emotional closeness.
• Embarrassment versus acceptance: Nanxun outwardly rejects or disciplines Yan’s behavior but internally acknowledges that he enjoys it.
• Domestic affection: Cooking, caring for a pet, washing hands, and discussing names create a warm, intimate household setting.
• Pheromones and instinct: Yan’s unstable pheromones heighten his emotional openness and physical attraction, while Nanxun struggles to separate instinctive influence from genuine affection.

Character Interactions

• Yan’s flirtation repeatedly makes Nanxun blush and retreat, while Nanxun responds with stern but ineffective attempts to control him.
• Nanxun’s insistence on cleanliness contrasts humorously with Yan’s desire to preserve Nanxun’s scent.
• Nanxun shares a playful, affectionate exchange with Little Yellow Dog, using the puppy to indirectly comment on Yan’s behavior.
• The chapter ends with Nanxun privately acknowledging that, despite Yan’s “bad” behavior, he does not truly dislike it.

Chapter 120 Summary — “The Eggshell Cracked!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun worries about naming the rapidly growing Mushroom Egg, feeling that “Longlong” is unsuitable now that Little Dragon already exists.
• While touching the egg, he notices that it has become unusually quiet and only emits a faint, breathing-like glow.
• Ye Nanxun discovers that his phone is badly cracked but still functional. He calls his mother to check on Gu Pingsheng, whom he has left with his parents.
• Chen Mingzhu happily reports that Gu Pingsheng is getting along well with the family and is helping around the house. During the call, Ye Nanxun awkwardly reveals that he is staying at his “boyfriend’s” home.
• His mother enthusiastically assumes he and Yan Beiyou have become intimate and reminds him that she placed protection in his backpack, leaving Ye Nanxun embarrassed and avoiding the subject.
• Ye Nanxun contacts Song Ren about Cao Xi and Gu Pingsheng’s abnormal pheromone examination results. He suspects that both may have been experimented on or given unidentified drugs.
• Song Ren agrees to examine the reports and promises to provide an answer the next day. He also asks about Yan Beiyou’s condition.
• Little Yellow Dog suddenly begins barking plaintively. Ye Nanxun comforts him, then notices that the rose-like scent of Yan Beiyou’s pheromones is becoming increasingly strong.
• Worried that something may be wrong with Yan Beiyou, Ye Nanxun rushes barefoot toward him. At that exact moment, the Mushroom Egg’s shell cracks.
• Yan Beiyou appears in the doorway as Ye Nanxun announces the breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun shows increasing domestic familiarity and emotional attachment to Yan Beiyou, though he remains shy and inexperienced regarding romantic intimacy.
• He acts responsibly toward his students, taking their abnormal pheromone readings seriously and seeking expert medical help.
• Chen Mingzhu is revealed as warm, perceptive, and teasing, readily accepting Ye Nanxun’s relationship and humorously giving him practical advice.
• Gu Pingsheng appears polite, helpful, and well-behaved while staying with Ye Nanxun’s parents.
• Song Ren demonstrates reliability and professional competence by immediately agreeing to investigate the medical reports.
• Little Yellow Dog/Little Dragon behaves anxiously and affectionately, possibly sensing a change in Yan Beiyou or the egg.
• Mushroom Egg reaches a major stage of development, finally beginning to hatch.

Significant Themes

• Growing intimacy and family acceptance: Ye Nanxun’s relationship with Yan Beiyou is becoming integrated into ordinary family life, even as Ye Nanxun remains embarrassed by his mother’s teasing.
• Responsibility and protection: Ye Nanxun takes action to protect Cao Xi and Gu Pingsheng by investigating their possible medical abuse.
• Transformation and anticipation: The cracking egg symbolizes imminent birth or change, while the intensifying pheromone scent suggests another important development involving Yan Beiyou.
• Domestic warmth amid uncertainty: Everyday conversations about food, family, and relationships contrast with the unresolved mysteries surrounding pheromone manipulation and the egg.

Character Interactions

• Ye Nanxun and Chen Mingzhu share a playful but embarrassing mother-son conversation about his relationship and sexual safety.
• Ye Nanxun and Song Ren cooperate professionally over Cao Xi and Gu Pingsheng’s medical conditions, with Song Ren offering dependable assistance.
• Ye Nanxun comforts Little Yellow Dog when the animal becomes distressed.
• Ye Nanxun senses that Yan Beiyou may be experiencing a pheromone-related problem and rushes to check on him.
• The chapter ends with Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun together as the Mushroom Egg cracks, creating a moment of surprise and suspense.