Chapter Summaries

Chapter 161 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun wakes from a hunger-induced dream and accidentally rolls off the narrow bed. Instead of hitting the floor, he lands safely on the shrunken Black Dragon, whose scales have softened to cushion him.
• The Black Dragon begins barking like a dog. When Ye Nanxun calls for “Little Dragon,” it transforms into the adorable Little Yellow Dog, revealing that the dragon can imitate or become the dog.
• Ye Nanxun puts on Yan Beiyou’s old middle-school uniform rather than the clean clothes prepared for him. The uniform fits, prompting him to comment on Yan’s height even as a student.
• Yan Beiyou returns with a large assortment of breakfast foods. Ye Nanxun eats extensively—multiple buns, soy milk, a tea egg, and corn—until he is completely full.
• Since the single bed is too small, Yan pushes two sofas together so they can sleep side by side. Little Yellow Dog guards the door.
• While resting, they discuss attending Zhu Yucheng and Jiang Yuenian’s tenth wedding anniversary, returning to Morning Star afterward, and finding a new home with furniture.
• Ye Nanxun asks whether Black Mushroom, Little White Stripe, and Little Dragon can come with them. Yan agrees, joking that Ye can keep Little Dragon for the rest of his life.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun is shown as physically exhausted and ravenously hungry after exercising, but also relaxed, playful, and increasingly comfortable relying on Yan Beiyou. He openly clings to Yan, asks him to stay, and confidently claims Yan’s school uniform as his own.
• Yan Beiyou acts as a caring and indulgent partner, preparing food, cushioning Ye’s fall, helping him rest, and attending to his comfort. Although he teases Ye and maintains a flirtatious restraint, he clearly envisions a long-term future together.
• Black Dragon/Little Dragon displays a new, humorous ability by transforming into or mimicking Little Yellow Dog. Its affectionate “woofing” and eagerness to please make it seem more like a beloved pet than a fearsome creature.
• Little Yellow Dog remains loyal and protective, enthusiastically greeting Ye and standing guard while the couple sleeps.

Significant Themes

• Domestic intimacy and companionship: The chapter focuses on ordinary couple-like activities—sharing food, sleeping together, teasing, and planning a home.
• Trust and emotional security: Ye comfortably depends on Yan for care and affection, while Yan’s actions demonstrate protection and commitment.
• Humor and transformation: The Black Dragon’s dog-like behavior lightens the scene and blurs the boundary between monstrous and domestic creatures.
• Building a future together: Their plans to leave the current place, buy a home, choose furniture, and bring their companions emphasize permanence and shared life.

Character Interactions

• Ye affectionately pats and speaks to the Black Dragon, then embraces and strokes it after it becomes Little Yellow Dog.
• Yan and Ye exchange playful banter over Ye wearing Yan’s old uniform and not wearing anything underneath. Their teasing carries clear romantic and physical tension, though Yan stops himself because of their plans for the next day.
• Ye holds Yan’s arm, asks him to remain beside him, and nestles against his chest. Yan responds by feeding him, touching his belly and back, and reassuring him about their future.
• Their conversation ends with Yan promising that all of Ye’s companions—including Little Dragon—can come with them, punctuated by Little Yellow Dog’s enthusiastic bark.

Chapter 162 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Yunqi invites Song Ren to travel with him and the others in his spaceship the following day. Song Ren declines, claiming he has work and plans of his own, though his reluctance seems emotionally motivated rather than work-related.
• Song Ren spends the night caring for Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun’s two children, Black Mushroom and White Stripe. Their resemblance to their parents causes him to reflect on Yan Beiyou’s happiness and his own lack of a partner.
• While sleeping beside the children, Song Ren dreams about Mo Ning and recalls the difficulty of alpha-alpha pheromone compatibility. The dream leaves him startled and unsettled.
• The children wake him by joyfully racing around the room, creating chaos and leaving Song Ren exhausted enough to sleep until noon.
• Mo Ning arrives at Song Ren’s apartment. He finds Song Ren disheveled, in sleepwear, and surrounded by the aftermath of the children’s antics.
• Mo Ning jokes that Song Ren’s messy lifestyle makes them a good match, since Mo Ning enjoys cleaning. When Song Ren asks whether Mo Ning can still like him in such a state, Mo Ning openly calls him both “cute” and “sexy.”
• Song Ren becomes flustered and retreats to change clothes. Before leaving, he complains that he will not babysit the children again.
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe suddenly fly through the window, explaining Song Ren’s chaotic hair and confirming how troublesome—but adorable—their visit has been.

Character Developments

• Song Ren: Shows increasing loneliness and envy toward Yan Beiyou’s domestic happiness. His thoughts about pheromone compatibility and his dream about Mo Ning suggest that he may be developing romantic feelings, though he is confused and resistant to acknowledging them. He is also revealed to be poor at household chores and easily overwhelmed by the children.
• Mo Ning: Becomes more openly affectionate and flirtatious with Song Ren. Rather than being put off by Song Ren’s disheveled appearance and messy home, he finds him attractive and presents himself as someone who could complement Song Ren’s weaknesses.
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe: Remain energetic, affectionate, and mischievous. They treat Song Ren warmly, call him “Flower,” and create constant chaos while missing their fathers.
• Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun: Do not appear directly, but their loving relationship and family life strongly influence Song Ren’s reflections.

Significant Themes

• Loneliness and longing: Song Ren’s envy of Yan Beiyou’s marriage reveals his desire for companionship and emotional intimacy.
• Unacknowledged attraction: His dream about Mo Ning and his anxiety over alpha-alpha pheromone compatibility suggest feelings he is not yet prepared to confront.
• Opposites attracting: Mo Ning’s neat, polished nature contrasts with Song Ren’s messy, exhausted state, yet Mo Ning finds the contrast appealing.
• Domestic intimacy: The ordinary details of babysitting, sleeping together, teasing, and caring for children create a warm, domestic atmosphere that contrasts with Song Ren’s usual solitary life.
• Comedy and tenderness: The children’s antics and Mo Ning’s teasing lighten the chapter while also bringing Song Ren and Mo Ning closer.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and Ji Yunqi: Ji Yunqi persistently offers support and companionship, while Song Ren politely but firmly maintains distance.
• Song Ren and the children: Song Ren acts as a reluctant but caring temporary guardian. He denies their nickname for him but clearly enjoys their affection and cuteness.
• Song Ren and Mo Ning: Their interaction is playful and increasingly intimate. Mo Ning compliments Song Ren’s appearance, while Song Ren reacts with embarrassment and defensiveness, revealing growing emotional tension between them.

Chapter 163 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Ning and Song Ren laugh together after the two little creatures create chaos in Song Ren’s home.
• While Song Ren changes into formal clothes and applies perfume, Mo Ning uses housekeeping robots—and even requisitions a nearby flight robot—to rapidly clean the messy living room.
• The two creatures settle on Mo Ning’s head and braid his hair, amusing Song Ren.
• Mo Ning openly compliments Song Ren’s appearance and repeatedly asks to hold his hand.
• Song Ren initially refuses, but Mo Ning’s sincere, affectionate gaze softens him. Song Ren finally takes Mo Ning’s hand himself, making Mo Ning extremely happy.
• On the spaceship, Song Ren lets go before they meet His Majesty, Nan Xun, and the others, but Mo Ning continues holding his hand.
• Mo Ning teasingly asks whether they can hold hands again on the return trip, revealing that His Majesty and Ye will not be returning with them. Song Ren jokingly accuses him of leaking confidential itinerary information.
• Their conversation shifts into flirtatious teasing about their relationship and physical compatibility. Mo Ning implies that Song Ren may be the submissive partner, prompting Song Ren to throw a pillow at him.
• The two small creatures watch their interaction with intense curiosity, leading Song Ren to warn them not to be “corrupted.”

Character Developments

• Song Ren: Becomes increasingly comfortable showing affection toward Mo Ning. Although initially guarded and embarrassed by praise, he is moved by Mo Ning’s genuine admiration and voluntarily initiates hand-holding. His teasing and physical reactions reveal growing romantic attachment.
• Mo Ning: Displays a playful, affectionate, and surprisingly clingy side that contrasts with his reputation as a disciplined Galaxy Secretary-General. He is bold in expressing his feelings, eager for physical closeness, and skilled at caring for both children and household responsibilities.
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe: Remain energetic and mischievous, first causing disorder and then helping—or being managed during—the cleanup. Their fascination with Song Ren and Mo Ning’s flirtation adds a humorous, childlike presence.

Significant Themes

• Growing intimacy: Small gestures, especially hand-holding, represent Song Ren and Mo Ning’s gradual emotional and physical closeness.
• Contrast between public and private personas: Mo Ning’s formal, capable reputation contrasts sharply with his openly lovestruck behavior around Song Ren.
• Affection overcoming emotional defenses: Song Ren’s inability to reject Mo Ning’s sincere gaze suggests that genuine love is helping him overcome past emotional deprivation.
• Domestic care and companionship: Cleaning the home, looking after the children, and preparing to travel together reflect the couple’s developing domestic bond.
• Playful romance: Teasing, embarrassment, and flirtatious banter create a lighthearted atmosphere while revealing mutual attraction.

Character Interactions

• Mo Ning praises Song Ren and asks to hold hands; Song Ren responds with reluctant but genuine affection.
• Song Ren teases Mo Ning about his housekeeping methods, while Mo Ning proudly defends his competence.
• Mo Ning reassures Song Ren that he is responsible and trustworthy regarding His Majesty’s schedule.
• Their flirtation becomes increasingly suggestive, with Song Ren reacting bashfully and defensively to Mo Ning’s implications.
• The two little creatures observe the couple closely, prompting Song Ren to jokingly tell them to behave.

Chapter 164 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun arrive late aboard the ship heading to Zhu Yucheng and Jiang Yuenian’s wedding anniversary celebration.
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe eagerly run toward Ye Nanxun but are intercepted by Yan Beiyou, who explains that Ye is unwell and needs rest.
• After reaching their suite, Yan Beiyou personally removes Ye Nanxun’s shoes and replaces them with soft slippers, then prepares the bed so Ye can rest comfortably.
• The two children try to care for Ye by massaging his legs and shoulders. Touched by their concern, Ye reassures them that he is fine.
• Mo Ning takes the children away to play, allowing Yan Beiyou to look after Ye privately.
• Yan Beiyou gives Ye a nutrient drink, applies a cold compress to his dry eyes, and repeatedly kisses and comforts him.
• Ye admits that he is exhausted after their intense night together and reflects on Song Ren’s possible relationship with Mo Ning.
• The chapter ends with Yan Beiyou promising that, in any world, he would strive to make Ye happy, joyful, and blessed, even if he kept his deepest feelings unspoken.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun: Although physically exhausted, Ye remains gentle and considerate. He shows emotional empathy by worrying about Song Ren’s possible unrequited love and recognizing how painful it would be to love someone without hope. His complete trust in Yan Beiyou is evident in how readily he accepts Yan’s care.
• Yan Beiyou: He demonstrates a tender, attentive side, carefully tending to Ye’s needs and protecting him from further strain. His affection is expressed more through actions than words. He deliberately restrains himself from saying too much, believing that his behavior should convey the depth of his devotion.
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe: The two children show strong attachment and concern for Ye, attempting to comfort and massage him. Their innocent efforts add warmth and humor to the scene.
• Song Ren and Mo Ning: Their apparent closeness prompts Ye’s curiosity, suggesting that their relationship may be developing, though no confirmation is given.

Significant Themes

• Love expressed through action: Yan Beiyou’s care—changing Ye’s shoes, arranging his bed, feeding him, and treating his eyes—shows that devotion can be communicated without grand declarations.
• Mutual and healing love: Ye contrasts his secure relationship with Yan Beiyou against the pain of unrequited love, emphasizing how fortunate he feels to be loved by the person he loves.
• Tender domestic intimacy: The chapter focuses on quiet, everyday gestures that reveal the couple’s deep emotional and physical compatibility.
• Emotional restraint: Yan Beiyou keeps certain feelings hidden to avoid overwhelming or frightening Ye, choosing instead to prove his love through consistent care.
• Family affection: The children’s concern for Ye reinforces the warmth and closeness of their unconventional family unit.

Character Interactions

• Yan Beiyou gently disciplines the children and explains that Ye needs rest.
• The children attempt to nurse Ye back to health, and he responds with affection and reassurance.
• Yan Beiyou and Ye share intimate, teasing exchanges while he cares for Ye.
• Ye discusses Song Ren’s romantic situation with Yan, revealing his compassion and reflections on love.
• Yan concludes with a heartfelt promise to keep Ye happy, highlighting the profound bond between them.

Chapter 165 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• After arriving at the island, Ye Nanxun sleeps for an entire day in a private estate room. Yan Beiyou carries him there from the spacecraft and stays by his side while he rests.
• Ye wakes to find himself in an unfamiliar seaside room, with Yan Beiyou quietly writing by the window.
• Outside the building, Zhu Yucheng and Ji Yunqi secretly wait to catch a glimpse of the omega Yan Beiyou has been protecting. Zhu is especially eager to discover the identity of His Majesty’s partner so he can report back to Jiang Yuenian.
• Zhu is frustrated that Jiang Yuenian is spending the anniversary socializing with old friends instead of focusing on him. He nostalgically compares their current relationship with the intense novelty of their first anniversary.
• Zhu briefly questions Ji Yunqi about Mo Ning, sensing that the chief secretary’s attitude toward him is unusual. Ji, however, is distracted and uninterested in Zhu’s attempt to spy on Yan Beiyou’s companion.
• Zhu eventually sees Ye Nanxun at the window and excitedly runs off to tell Jiang Yuenian. Ji already knows Ye’s identity and leaves without explaining how.
• Yan Beiyou tells Ye about Zhu Yucheng’s embarrassing but persistent pursuit of Jiang Yuenian, using their relationship as an example of how shameless persistence can lead to love.
• Yan then asks Ye to go outside with him openly—holding hands, without disguises or concealment—and promises to keep pursuing him if necessary.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun wakes refreshed and appears increasingly comfortable in Yan Beiyou’s private space. He responds positively to Yan’s views on love and relationships.
• Yan Beiyou becomes more openly protective and assertive. Although he respects Ye’s secrets and choices, he refuses to remain passive after seeing Ye placed in a vulnerable situation at the high-end club.
• Zhu Yucheng remains energetic, nosy, and comically devoted to Jiang Yuenian. His insecurity about their less “novel” anniversary motivates his spying mission.
• Jiang Yuenian is portrayed as calm and socially engaged, contrasting with Zhu’s desire for dramatic romantic attention.
• Ji Yunqi appears preoccupied by Mo Ning’s unusual behavior and unexpectedly already knows Ye Nanxun’s identity.

Significant Themes

• Love made public: Yan wants to stand openly beside Ye rather than allow him to face danger or judgment alone.
• Protection versus secrecy: Ye’s hidden circumstances conflict with Yan’s desire to acknowledge their relationship publicly.
• Persistence in romance: Zhu and Jiang’s history reinforces Yan’s belief that losing face is less important than pursuing one’s lover.
• Domestic familiarity and changing intimacy: Zhu’s disappointment over their tenth anniversary reflects how long-term relationships evolve beyond their initial excitement.

Character Interactions

• Ye and Yan share a quiet, intimate morning, with Yan caring for him and gently teasing him about the visitors outside.
• Zhu and Ji bicker while spying on the building; Zhu is excitable, while Ji is distracted and emotionally distant.
• Yan recounts Zhu’s courtship of Jiang to Ye, turning their friends’ relationship into advice about love.
• The chapter ends with Yan directly asking Ye to walk beside him openly, marking a significant emotional challenge and a stronger commitment between them.

Chapter 166 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Yucheng and Jiang Yuenian celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary in two parts: an intimate dinner with close friends and a larger banquet intended for Zhu Yucheng to show off their relationship.
• At the private dinner, Zhu Yucheng repeatedly teases Jiang Yuenian about revealing the identity of Yan Beiyou’s mysterious omega partner.
• Yan Beiyou arrives holding hands with Ye Nanxun, finally introducing him openly as his boyfriend.
• Zhu Yucheng is shocked that everyone except him already knew about the relationship. Jiang Yuenian explains that he had guessed it after noticing Ye Nanxun wearing Yan Beiyou’s personally marked scarf.
• The guests prepare dinner together. Yan Beiyou quietly takes charge of helping Ye Nanxun, while Ye Nanxun tries to contribute despite having little cooking experience.
• Two small creatures, Black Mushroom and White Stripe, emerge from Ye Nanxun’s collar. Yan Beiyou jokingly calls them “his sons,” prompting Zhu Yucheng to declare that Jiang Yuenian is all the family he needs.
• Jiang Yuenian responds to Zhu Yucheng’s exaggerated affection with a kiss, leaving Ji Yunqi disgusted and amused before he goes upstairs to summon Song Ren.

Character Developments

• Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun: Their relationship has progressed from secrecy and ambiguity to an openly acknowledged romance. Ye Nanxun appears comfortable among Yan Beiyou’s close friends, while Yan is protective and attentive toward him.
• Jiang Yuenian: He demonstrates perceptiveness by having deduced Yan and Ye’s relationship long before it was announced. He also plays along with Zhu Yucheng’s affection and confidently returns it.
• Zhu Yucheng: He remains flamboyant, possessive, and eager to display his love for Jiang Yuenian. His exaggerated jealousy at being the last person to know becomes the chapter’s main comedic thread.
• Ji Yunqi: He continues his role as the sarcastic observer who mocks Zhu Yucheng’s excessive displays of affection, though he ultimately allows the anniversary gathering to proceed.
• Ye Nanxun: He shows a willingness to participate and help despite lacking domestic experience, revealing his earnestness and softer side.

Significant Themes

• Love and public affection: The chapter contrasts private intimacy with Zhu Yucheng’s desire to publicly flaunt his marriage.
• Friendship and familiarity: The close friends understand one another’s relationships and habits, creating a warm but teasing atmosphere.
• Recognition through small details: Jiang Yuenian’s deduction from Yan Beiyou’s scarf highlights how intimate knowledge and careful observation reveal hidden relationships.
• Domestic intimacy: Cooking, sharing household tasks, and caring for the small creatures emphasize the couples’ everyday closeness.
• Comedic romantic excess: Zhu Yucheng’s possessive declarations and the others’ mockery turn affection into a source of playful humor.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Yucheng pesters Jiang Yuenian for information, then clings to and praises him when he learns Jiang already knew the secret.
• Jiang Yuenian warmly welcomes Ye Nanxun and hugs him, establishing their familiarity.
• Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun arrive hand in hand and work together in the kitchen, showing their comfortable partnership.
• Zhu Yucheng and Ji Yunqi exchange their usual insults, with Ji criticizing Zhu’s clinginess and Zhu ordering him around.
• Zhu’s possessive declaration toward Jiang Yuenian is answered by Jiang initiating a kiss, temporarily silencing Ji Yunqi’s teasing.

Chapter 167 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Before Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun arrive, Song Ren spends time in the kitchen with Zhu Yucheng, Jiang Yuenian, and the others preparing dinner. His contribution is minimal but highly organized, amusing Zhu Yucheng.
• Song Ren receives messages from Mo Ning, who sends a photo of an elaborate meal he cooked himself and indirectly invites Song Ren to dinner. Song Ren declines for the moment, though the exchange carries a flirtatious undertone.
• The group holds a private dinner. The limited guest list reflects the closeness of the relationships involved and, in particular, suggests that bringing a partner signals a serious romantic commitment.
• After dinner, Jiang Yuenian and Ye Nanxun play piano together. Jiang explains that although he once disliked weddings and formal celebrations, he is now willing to let Zhu Yucheng arrange lavish ceremonies because Zhu has always regretted not giving him a proper wedding.
• Jiang also offers Ye Nanxun reassurance about his relationship with Yan Beiyou, emphasizing that a dependable partner and mutual support matter more than public appearances.
• Ye Nanxun becomes drunk after drinking strong red wine. Yan Beiyou carries him to bed and takes care of him as he experiences amusing drunken hallucinations.
• In his intoxicated state, Ye Nanxun mistakes their pets, Black Mushroom and White Stripe, for little people and sees multiple versions of Yan Beiyou. The chapter ends with him asking Yan Beiyou to “turn into a dragon tail” for him.

Character Developments

• Song Ren remains reserved and somewhat detached but shows interest in Mo Ning’s attention. His decision to save the conversation for “another time” suggests he is not rejecting Mo Ning outright.
• Mo Ning is portrayed as energetic, domestic, and openly flirtatious. By cooking and sending Song Ren a picture, he makes a clear effort to attract Song Ren’s attention and invite greater intimacy.
• Jiang Yuenian reveals a more indulgent and affectionate side. Though he dislikes extravagant ceremonies, he agrees to Zhu Yucheng’s plans because he understands how emotionally important they are to Zhu.
• Zhu Yucheng is shown as exuberant and dramatic, especially in his desire to publicly celebrate his relationship and make up for the understated nature of his original marriage.
• Ye Nanxun becomes adorably uninhibited while drunk, revealing his dependence on and comfort with Yan Beiyou through his rambling, affectionate behavior.
• Yan Beiyou acts as a patient and tender caretaker, carrying Ye Nanxun to bed, protecting the pets from him, and indulging his drunken antics.

Significant Themes

• Love expressed through different forms: Zhu Yucheng values grand public gestures, while Jiang Yuenian is satisfied with private devotion. The chapter suggests that both styles can be meaningful when they reflect genuine care.
• Commitment and public acknowledgment: Bringing a partner to an intimate gathering signals seriousness, while the upcoming ceremonies symbolize the importance of openly celebrating a relationship.
• Domestic intimacy: Cooking, sharing meals, caring for pets, and helping a drunken partner create a warm picture of everyday affection.
• Trust and emotional security: Jiang’s advice to Ye Nanxun emphasizes that a reliable partner and mutual support are more important than outside judgment.
• Humor in vulnerability: Ye Nanxun’s drunken hallucinations and bizarre request provide comic relief while also highlighting his emotional closeness with Yan Beiyou.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and Mo Ning exchange playful, subtly romantic messages about cooking and sharing a meal.
• Zhu Yucheng teases Song Ren about his overly precise arrangement of vegetables and sends him away from the kitchen.
• Jiang Yuenian and Ye Nanxun bond through music and conversation, with Jiang offering marital advice and encouragement.
• Yan Beiyou tenderly manages Ye Nanxun’s drunkenness, listens to his confused declarations, and kisses him affectionately.
• Ye Nanxun’s final request for Yan Beiyou to transform into a dragon tail ends the chapter on a humorous, flirtatious note.

Chapter 168 Summary: “A Warm Night”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun, heavily intoxicated, repeatedly asks Yan Beiyou to show him his dragon tail, complaining that Yan has never transformed for him before.
• Yan Beiyou gently undresses Nanxun and carries him to the large seaside bathtub, promising to show him the tail after bathing him.
• While being bathed, Nanxun bites Yan’s black dragon scales and hurts his teeth because they are extremely hard. He proudly learns that he is the first person ever to bite Yan’s dragon scales and survive.
• Wanting to share this “achievement,” Nanxun video-calls his parents and announces that he bit His Majesty’s scales. Yan quickly ends the call before Nanxun can reveal his dragon form.
• After the bath, Yan carries Nanxun back to bed. Their two companion creatures, Black Mushroom and White Stripe, continue playing in the tub with Little White Dragon until the water turns cold.
• Nanxun falls asleep while embracing Yan’s dragon tail, occasionally biting it in his sleep. The two little companions eventually climb into bed and sleep on top of them.
• Surrounded by his lover and children, Yan feels deeply content and falls into peaceful sleep as well.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun: His drunken state reveals his playful, affectionate, and uninhibited side. He is fascinated by Yan’s dragon form and takes childlike pride in being the first to bite his scales.
• Yan Beiyou: He demonstrates tenderness and patience, bathing and caring for Nanxun while indulging his drunken behavior. His reaction to the sleeping Nanxun and the children reveals how emotionally fulfilled and at peace he feels with his family.
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe: They behave playfully and affectionately, enjoying the bath before joining their fathers in bed.
• Little White Dragon: It happily swims in the bathtub, reinforcing the warm, domestic atmosphere.

Significant Themes

• Domestic intimacy and family warmth: The chapter focuses on a peaceful night of shared care, affection, and companionship rather than conflict.
• Trust and acceptance: Nanxun is comfortable enough to explore Yan’s powerful dragon nature playfully, while Yan allows himself to be vulnerable and gentle with him.
• Belonging and emotional fulfillment: Yan’s happiness comes from holding Nanxun and the children, suggesting that he has found a loving home and family.
• Playfulness within love: Nanxun’s drunken curiosity and Yan’s indulgent responses show the couple’s comfortable, affectionate dynamic.

Character Interactions

• Yan patiently bathes and reassures Nanxun while teasing him about biting the scales.
• Nanxun proudly celebrates his “first in the world” achievement and tries to tell his parents.
• Yan protects Nanxun’s privacy by abruptly ending the video call.
• The chapter closes with Nanxun clinging to Yan’s tail, the children sleeping on them, and Yan quietly cherishing the warmth of their family.

Chapter 169 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun wakes around noon after sleeping for nearly two days. He feels groggy but otherwise well and immediately thinks about refuting Yan Beiyou’s teasing accusation that he is overly affectionate.
• He discovers Yan Beiyou has left to handle an urgent matter but prepared a romantic surprise: a bouquet of fresh red roses, a note promising to return by 12:30, and a dining room stocked with warm pastries and drinks.
• After eating lightly, Ye Nanxun takes Black Mushroom, White Stripe, and Little Yellow Dog outside to explore the island and enjoy the beach.
• While walking along the shore, he reflects on how much his life has changed. He now has freedom, a loving partner, children, students, meaningful work, and a hopeful future—contrasting sharply with the isolated manor and white room where he once suffered alone.
• He encounters He Lanxue, who informs him that her brother, He Yiming, was severely injured by Yan Beiyou. His gland was destroyed, reducing him from an SS-level Alpha to the equivalent of a Beta and leaving him unable to marry or have children.
• He Lanxue also warns Ye Nanxun that their father knows one of Ye’s secrets and has gone to meet the Emperor.
• Before leaving to return for lunch with Yan Beiyou, Ye Nanxun gives He Lanxue a powerful inhibitor he developed, capable of resisting pheromones from nearly any Alpha except an SSS-level Alpha.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun appears healthier, more relaxed, and emotionally secure. His playful interactions with the children and dog show his comfort in his family life.
• He recognizes the value of his present happiness and realizes that his future is no longer confined by his traumatic past.
• His reaction to He Yiming’s punishment is outwardly calm but privately satisfied, suggesting he feels justice has been served.
• Ye’s decision to give He Lanxue the inhibitor demonstrates his compassion and willingness to protect others despite her family’s connection to his former suffering.
• Yan Beiyou is shown as thoughtful and romantic through the roses, prepared food, and note. His severe punishment of He Yiming also reveals his fierce protectiveness toward Ye Nanxun.
• He Lanxue remains sympathetic and grateful toward Ye Nanxun, despite her family’s hostility. She is worried about her brother and father but still chooses to warn Ye about potential danger.
• He Yiming suffers permanent consequences for his past actions, losing both his Alpha status and reproductive ability.

Significant Themes

• Freedom and recovery: Ye’s peaceful walk by the sea symbolizes his escape from imprisonment, trauma, and isolation.
• A hopeful future: The sea and open horizon represent a life filled with possibilities, love, work, and family.
• Justice and protection: He Yiming’s punishment reflects consequences for abuse, while Yan Beiyou’s actions emphasize his determination to protect Ye.
• Compassion despite conflict: Ye helps He Lanxue even though her family may threaten him, showing that he has not allowed past cruelty to erase his kindness.
• Domestic love and happiness: The roses, shared lunch plans, children, and dog create an atmosphere of warmth and emotional stability.

Character Interactions

• Ye Nanxun affectionately plays with Black Mushroom and White Stripe, who imitate his movements and cling to him.
• Little Yellow Dog accompanies Ye throughout the morning and carries the two children on its back.
• Ye and He Lanxue meet on the beach and speak openly about the past, He Yiming’s condition, and the danger posed by her father.
• Ye responds to He Lanxue with politeness and generosity, giving her both reassurance and practical protection.
• Although Yan Beiyou does not appear directly, his presence is felt through his romantic preparations, his relationship with Ye, and the consequences of his confrontation with He Yiming.

Chapter 170 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• General He learns that Yan Beiyou has arrived on the island and waits for hours to meet him, hoping to plead his son He Yiming’s case and discuss Ye Nanxun.
• While waiting, General He becomes increasingly frustrated with Mo Ning, who ignores him while chatting with Song Ren. Their confrontation escalates when General He releases hostile pheromones and launches a mental attack.
• Mo Ning retaliates, but Yan Beiyou intervenes before the two alphas can seriously damage the building, suppressing their pheromones and mental power with overwhelming force.
• Yan Beiyou dismisses Mo Ning and warns General He to get to the point, refusing to hear another plea for He Yiming.
• General He instead presents damaging information about Ye Nanxun: his Poison Mushroom pheromones are highly toxic, his Companion Beast can release hallucination-inducing spores, and his powers once nearly killed classmates.
• He claims Ye Nanxun is too dangerous to remain near Yan Beiyou and recommends imprisoning him for life on a remote planet, secretly intending to have his son retaliate against him.
• Yan Beiyou appears to accept the proposal, saying it would “control the danger and spare your life.” General He realizes with horror that Yan means sparing his life—not Ye Nanxun’s.

Character Developments

• Yan Beiyou is shown as fiercely protective of Ye Nanxun. Though outwardly calm and unreadable, he immediately recognizes General He’s malicious intentions and turns the proposed punishment back against him.
• General He becomes increasingly desperate and reckless. His confidence in his influence collapses when he realizes Yan Beiyou has understood his scheme and may punish him severely.
• Mo Ning displays his usual composure and authority, casually ignoring General He and confidently confronting him despite their age difference. He also appears relaxed and personally interested in spending time with Song Ren.
• Ye Nanxun does not appear directly, but the chapter reinforces his importance to Yan Beiyou and reveals more about the dangerous nature of his abilities.
• He Yiming remains an unseen source of General He’s resentment and motivation; his father is attempting to use Ye Nanxun as a scapegoat for his punishment.

Significant Themes

• Protection versus prejudice: General He weaponizes Ye Nanxun’s frightening abilities and history to portray him as a monster, while Yan Beiyou sees through the manipulation.
• Power and consequences: General He relies on rank, seniority, and battlefield experience, but Yan Beiyou’s authority is absolute. His aggression toward Mo Ning and plot against Ye Nanxun place him in greater danger.
• Manipulation and misjudgment: General He assumes Yan Beiyou’s interest in Ye Nanxun is temporary and that the emperor will abandon an omega with dangerous pheromones. His miscalculation exposes his arrogance.
• Reversal of threat: The person who proposes confinement and punishment for another becomes the one facing punishment himself.

Character Interactions

• General He and Mo Ning: Their tense exchange escalates from suppressed irritation to a direct pheromone and mental-power confrontation. Mo Ning remains calm and dismissive, while General He loses control.
• Mo Ning and Yan Beiyou: Yan Beiyou intervenes to protect the building and maintain order, and Mo Ning immediately obeys his silent command to leave.
• General He and Yan Beiyou: General He attempts to influence Yan through accusations against Ye Nanxun, but Yan calmly leads him into revealing his own cruel intentions. The final exchange makes clear that Yan’s mercy—or lack of it—will apply to General He, not Ye Nanxun.
• Mo Ning and Song Ren: Their offhand chat about surfing contrasts with the hostility in the room and highlights Mo Ning’s complete lack of concern about General He’s anger.

Chapter 171 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Ning rushes to meet Song Ren by the seaside after confronting General He. He is excited to see Song Ren, revealing how deeply he is attracted to him.
• Song Ren notices that Mo Ning carries another alpha’s pheromones. Mo Ning explains that General He deliberately left the scent on him after becoming angry while waiting to see the emperor.
• Mo Ning orders a flying robot to bring pheromone remover and sprays himself so Song Ren will not misunderstand the situation.
• Their conversation quickly turns playful and affectionate. Song Ren worries that Mo Ning may have been mistreated, while Mo Ning teases him about being jealous or concerned.
• The two decide to spend time surfing together on the secluded island beach.
• Mo Ning eagerly shows off his impressive surfing abilities, hoping to impress Song Ren, and offers to teach him.
• Song Ren surprises him by demonstrating that he is already an excellent surfer, effortlessly riding the waves in his loose white shirt.

Character Developments

• Mo Ning: His nervous excitement and racing heart make his long-standing feelings for Song Ren unmistakable. He becomes playful and flirtatious, deliberately showing off his physique and surfing skills to attract Song Ren’s attention. His willingness to let Song Ren kick him and his delight in simply watching him reveal how infatuated he is.
• Song Ren: He displays concern when he learns that General He mistreated Mo Ning, though he masks it with teasing and sarcasm. He remains relaxed and confident, ultimately revealing unexpected athletic skill and a carefree, charismatic side.

Significant Themes

• Unrequited or hidden love: Mo Ning’s intense admiration for Song Ren shapes his every action, from rushing to meet him to trying to impress him.
• Flirtation and emotional tension: Their teasing, physical closeness, and joking references to jealousy suggest mutual familiarity and growing romantic tension, even though Mo Ning’s feelings are more openly intense.
• Freedom and escape: The isolated beach and surfing provide a break from political duties and conflict, allowing the characters to behave casually and enjoy each other’s company.
• Pheromones and possessiveness: The foreign alpha scent creates a brief moment of possible misunderstanding while emphasizing the importance of scent and romantic boundaries in their world.

Character Interactions

• Mo Ning and Song Ren exchange affectionate teasing, with Song Ren calling Mo Ning a brat and Mo Ning joking that Song Ren can be stupid.
• Song Ren’s concern over the pheromone scent contrasts with Mo Ning’s playful attempt to provoke jealousy.
• Mo Ning tries to take the role of instructor and impress Song Ren, but Song Ren reverses the dynamic by showing superior surfing ability.
• Their relaxed physical interaction and shared activity strengthen the sense of intimacy between them.

Chapter 172 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• After watching Song Ren surf energetically, Mo Ning joins him in the ocean. The two compete playfully, riding increasingly large waves and challenging each other’s skill and endurance.
• They successfully escape a massive crashing wave, then return to shore excited and exhilarated.
• In the seaside rest area, Mo Ning continues holding Song Ren’s hand despite Song Ren’s concern that others might see them. His heightened adrenaline and pheromones intensify his attraction and impulsiveness.
• Song Ren questions whether Mo Ning’s feelings are genuine or merely based on an idealized image formed from Song Ren’s reputation, academic work, and past achievements.
• Mo Ning responds humorously, acknowledging that Song Ren may seem perfect to him but teasing him about having slightly lower grades and weaker athletic scores in school. Their argument turns into a playful chase around the lounge.
• When other guests approach, Song Ren pulls Mo Ning into a private room. Mo Ning presses him to give their relationship a genuine chance, comparing it to trying a product before deciding whether to buy it.
• Mo Ning receives an urgent communication: one of Mr. Ye’s students is in trouble, causing Mr. Ye and His Majesty to leave early. Before departing, Mo Ning insists on hearing Song Ren’s answer.
• Song Ren finally agrees that they should “try” being together, though he maintains a stern, composed attitude and orders Mo Ning to go handle his work.

Character Development

• Mo Ning becomes more open and direct about his affection. His competitiveness, playful confidence, and persistence contrast with his sincere willingness to acknowledge that he does not yet fully understand Song Ren.
• Song Ren reveals a more cautious and vulnerable side. He worries that Mo Ning’s feelings may be based on admiration rather than true understanding and thinks seriously about the long-term consequences of a relationship.
• Despite his doubts, Song Ren is clearly affected by Mo Ning’s sincerity and charm. His eventual agreement marks an important step toward accepting both his own feelings and the possibility of a relationship.

Significant Themes

• Love versus idealization: Song Ren questions whether Mo Ning loves him as a real person or merely as the “perfect” figure created by reputation and admiration.
• Taking emotional risks: Mo Ning argues that a relationship cannot be judged without giving it a chance, emphasizing experimentation and mutual discovery rather than certainty.
• Balancing instinct and reason: Their alpha pheromones and physical attraction heighten their impulses, while Song Ren’s caution urges them to consider compatibility and the future.
• Playfulness as emotional connection: Teasing, competition, and humor help Mo Ning break through Song Ren’s seriousness and make it easier for him to lower his defenses.

Character Interactions

• Mo Ning and Song Ren bond through surfing, competing as equals while admiring each other’s abilities.
• Their flirtation becomes increasingly physical and emotionally charged, especially when Mo Ning holds Song Ren’s hands and corners him in the private room.
• Song Ren challenges Mo Ning’s assumptions, while Mo Ning answers with persistence, humor, and reassurance rather than defensiveness.
• Their teasing chase transforms a serious conversation into affectionate play, showing their growing intimacy.
• The chapter ends with Song Ren agreeing to begin a relationship trial, while Mo Ning leaves delighted and triumphant to fulfill his official duties.

Chapter 173 Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun relaxes in the courtyard, rinsing sand from his feet while waiting for Yan Beiyou to return.
• Yan Beiyou comes back after finishing his business, and the two share a warm, playful domestic moment. He dries Ye Nanxun’s feet, carries him inside, and teases him about his hangover and lack of food.
• Their flirtation becomes increasingly intimate on the sofa, with both clearly attracted to each other. Just as Yan Beiyou is about to kiss Ye Nanxun, a phone call interrupts them.
• Cao Xi calls in distress, explaining that Gu Pingsheng’s parents have cornered him. Ye Nanxun immediately decides to return to Dream Star to help.
• Yan Beiyou arranges a spacecraft and insists on accompanying Ye Nanxun. Though Ye Nanxun initially says he can go alone, Yan Beiyou jokingly asks to go with him, and Ye Nanxun ultimately agrees.
• The two leave together, accompanied by the two small pets, Little Yellow Dog and the other tiny companion.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun appears increasingly comfortable and affectionate with Yan Beiyou, showing playful embarrassment and allowing physical closeness. He also demonstrates loyalty and responsibility by immediately responding to Cao Xi’s emergency.
• Yan Beiyou is openly tender and attentive, caring for Ye Nanxun’s comfort and food while playfully expressing his desire for him. His insistence on accompanying Ye Nanxun shows his protectiveness and deepening emotional commitment.
• Cao Xi is shown to be frightened and in need of Ye Nanxun’s support.
• Gu Pingsheng becomes the center of a developing conflict involving his parents, prompting the chapter’s shift from romance to urgency.

Significant Themes

• Growing intimacy and domestic affection: The playful care between Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou reflects their increasing closeness and comfort as a couple.
• Protection and companionship: Yan Beiyou’s decision to accompany Ye Nanxun emphasizes that he wants to share both peaceful and difficult moments with him.
• Duty versus private happiness: Their romantic moment is interrupted by an emergency, highlighting how personal happiness must give way to responsibility.
• Trust and mutual reliance: Ye Nanxun accepts Yan Beiyou’s help, indicating greater trust and willingness to depend on him.

Character Interactions

• Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou exchange affectionate teasing, physical tenderness, and flirtatious glances.
• Yan Beiyou tends to Ye Nanxun by washing and drying his feet, carrying him indoors, and checking whether he is hungry.
• Their mutual attraction nearly leads to a kiss before Cao Xi’s call interrupts them.
• After the call, Yan Beiyou takes decisive action to help, while Ye Nanxun prepares to return home; their final hand-holding and departure reinforce their partnership.

Chapter 174 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Returning immediately to the Scientific Research Institute would take several hours, so Yan Beiyou suggests traveling on his Companion Beast, the Big Black Dragon. Ye Nanxun declines, believing Gu Pingsheng must face and resolve his family issues himself.
• Ye Nanxun contacts Cao Xi, who explains that Gu Pingsheng’s parents came to the school after learning he had reported Jiang Ying. They slapped and verbally abused him, prioritizing their reputation over the injustice he had suffered.
• When Gu Pingsheng refused to withdraw his report, his mother knelt publicly, struck her head against the floor, and accused him of trying to drive her to death. The scene triggered Gu Pingsheng’s despair, leading him to attempt suicide by crashing into something; he was hospitalized with his head bandaged and given a sedative.
• After Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou arrive, Gu Pingsheng wakes up. Cao Xi stays beside him, guarding the fruit knife and using exaggerated threats to discourage him from harming himself. Their tense but familiar banter shows Cao Xi’s concern.
• Ye Nanxun handles matters with the research institute and the police while Yan Beiyou speaks privately with Gu Pingsheng.
• Yan Beiyou tells Ye Nanxun that he helped Gu Pingsheng accept that his parents do not truly love him and that he has the right to live for himself rather than remain bound by their expectations.
• Gu Pingsheng’s mood improves afterward. He begins asking for food, and Cao Xi responds with relief and ordinary concern. Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou recognize that he is stable enough for the moment.
• Ye Nanxun decides to return home for two days before going with Yan Beiyou to Morning Star.

Character Developments

• Gu Pingsheng: Moves from devastating despair and suicidal behavior toward accepting that his parents’ approval is not worth sacrificing his life for. His requests for burgers and his interaction with Cao Xi suggest a small but meaningful return to normalcy.
• Cao Xi: Shows strong loyalty and emotional support, remaining beside Gu Pingsheng, monitoring the knife, and trying to keep him engaged through humor and food. He is deeply affected by Gu’s family situation but regains composure when speaking with Ye Nanxun.
• Ye Nanxun: Demonstrates maturity by recognizing that Gu Pingsheng must reach his own emotional conclusions rather than being forcibly rescued. Though inexperienced and not verbally comforting, he takes practical responsibility by coordinating with the institute and police.
• Yan Beiyou: Acts as the most emotionally perceptive person in the group. He gives Gu Pingsheng the crucial perspective that he is allowed to reject his parents’ distorted expectations and live for himself. His affection and playful rapport with Ye Nanxun also deepen their relationship.
• Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou: Their partnership is shown through mutual trust. Ye Nanxun relies on Yan Beiyou to handle the emotional conversation, while Yan Beiyou supports Ye Nanxun and affectionately praises him as a suitable teacher.

Significant Themes

• The right to live for oneself: The chapter’s central idea is that family ties do not justify surrendering one’s life, identity, or moral choices.
• Family abuse and misplaced pride: Gu Pingsheng’s parents care more about social reputation and obedience than their son’s suffering, exposing how pride can become emotionally destructive.
• Healing through acceptance: Recovery begins when Gu Pingsheng accepts the painful truth about his parents instead of continuing to seek love and approval they cannot give.
• Support through ordinary care: Cao Xi’s food, humor, and constant presence demonstrate that practical companionship can help someone survive a crisis.
• Different kinds of mentorship: Ye Nanxun respects Gu Pingsheng’s autonomy, while Yan Beiyou provides the direct emotional insight Gu needs.

Character Interactions

• Yan Beiyou affectionately teases Ye Nanxun, while Ye Nanxun responds with slight confusion, highlighting their contrasting personalities.
• Cao Xi and Gu Pingsheng exchange defensive jokes about the fruit knife and “molesting” an omega, masking fear and concern with humor.
• Cao Xi warmly greets Ye Nanxun as “Teacher Ye” and calls Yan Beiyou “Master,” reinforcing their bonds within the group.
• Yan Beiyou privately counsels Gu Pingsheng, while Ye Nanxun gives them space and handles external responsibilities.
• Afterward, Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou share a quiet meal and discuss Gu Pingsheng, ending with Ye Nanxun taking Yan Beiyou’s hand as they prepare for their next journey.

Chapter 175 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Pingsheng’s head injury has healed enough for the bandage to be removed, leaving only a small Band-Aid labeled “Idiot,” which Cao Xi wrote.
• Ye Nanxun visits Gu Pingsheng, reassures him that his emotional breakdown was understandable, and urges him not to hurt himself again.
• Ye has reported Gu Pingsheng’s family situation to the school. Gu can continue attending classes safely, and Officer Zhuang will intervene if his parents return to cause trouble.
• Ye encourages Gu to leave behind the people and environment that have caused him pain, reminding him that if he cannot find “sunlight” in one place, he should seek it elsewhere.
• Cao Xi visits Gu afterward. Gu thanks him sincerely for his help, and the two discuss their growing friendship.
• Gu reveals that he has registered for the Galactic Singer Competition. He plans to leave Dream City—and possibly Dream Star—to pursue a career in the wider world. Even if he loses, he does not intend to return.
• Cao Xi is happy for Gu but quietly saddened by the prospect of separation. They promise to stay in touch, and Gu says he will always remember Cao Xi as his lifesaver.
• Outside, Ye reunites with Yan Beiyou, who is carrying one baby on each shoulder while disguised. Yan offers to take Ye home and invites him to stay at his palace in the Imperial Palace.

Character Developments

• Gu Pingsheng begins recovering emotionally after his family crisis. He accepts Ye’s guidance and shows determination to rebuild his life through music and independence.
• Ye Nanxun acts as a compassionate mentor, helping Gu understand that self-forgiveness and leaving a harmful environment are necessary for healing.
• Cao Xi continues to support Gu and becomes emotionally attached to him, though he is not yet comfortable acknowledging his disappointment at their impending separation.
• Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun remain affectionate and comfortable together. Their playful conversation shows their closeness, while Yan’s invitation suggests he wants Ye to spend more time with him at the palace.

Significant Themes

• Healing and self-forgiveness: Gu is urged not to punish himself for losing control during a painful emotional crisis.
• Leaving toxic environments: The chapter emphasizes that sometimes survival and growth require distancing oneself completely from damaging relationships and places.
• Pursuing dreams: Gu chooses to follow his passion for singing and seek a new life beyond Dream Star.
• Friendship and separation: Gu and Cao Xi’s bond deepens just as Gu prepares to leave, creating both warmth and melancholy.
• Emotional support and found family: Ye, Cao Xi, and others provide Gu with care that his biological family failed to give him.

Character Interactions

• Ye and Gu share a sincere teacher-student conversation centered on forgiveness, protection, and hope.
• Gu and Cao Xi exchange gratitude and promise to remain connected, with Cao Xi joking about boasting that he knows a future star.
• Ye and Yan reunite affectionately, teasing each other before Yan invites Ye to visit his palace.

Chapter 176 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Nanxun originally planned to return home, but after informing his parents that he would come back the next day, he accompanies Yan Beiyou to the Imperial Palace.
• Yan Beiyou gives Ye Nanxun a personal tour of the palace, explaining its history and the former customs surrounding the Star Lords.
• Ye Nanxun is initially uncomfortable with the palace’s large number of guards and staff, but Yan Beiyou reassures him and reveals that he also dislikes the excessive formality and attention.
• As they walk through the palace, Yan Beiyou casually discusses their future marriage and the possibility of continuing to live outside the palace.
• Ye Nanxun worries that marriage would require them to publicly reveal their relationship. He explains that he still has an experimental project to complete and would prefer to wait roughly two years before making their marriage public.
• In Yan Beiyou’s private room, Ye Nanxun discovers that the space has already been prepared for him, including matching slippers and toiletries he likes.
• He also finds a painting by Yan Beiyou depicting a large white mushroom and a tiny black dragon gazing at it with devoted affection.
• After sending the two children away, Yan Beiyou embraces Ye Nanxun and playfully suggests that they continue “studying the structure of the dragon’s tail,” turning the chapter toward intimate romantic interaction.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun: Shows increasing comfort and affection toward Yan Beiyou, openly clinging to him and sharing his dislikes. He remains practical and cautious about marriage, wanting to protect his ordinary life and finish his research before becoming publicly known as the Star Lord’s partner.
• Yan Beiyou: Reveals a softer, more domestic side. He has carefully prepared his private space for Ye Nanxun and has even painted a symbolic portrait of their relationship. He is affectionate, attentive, and somewhat more eager about marriage than Ye Nanxun realizes.

Significant Themes

• Private love versus public identity: Ye Nanxun worries that becoming publicly recognized as Yan Beiyou’s partner would make it impossible to live normally.
• Power and intimacy: The palace’s grandeur and strict ceremonial atmosphere contrast with the couple’s private, playful relationship.
• Domestic belonging: The matching belongings and personal items in Yan Beiyou’s room suggest that Ye Nanxun is already being welcomed into the Star Lord’s home and life.
• Devotion and symbolism: The painting of the small dragon admiring the giant mushroom humorously represents Yan Beiyou’s deep admiration and love for Ye Nanxun.

Character Interactions

• Yan Beiyou acts as Ye Nanxun’s guide and reassures him when the palace staff make him uneasy.
• The two whisper together despite having no need to hide their conversation, creating a playful sense of shared intimacy.
• They discuss marriage, living arrangements, and the timing of publicly announcing their relationship.
• Ye Nanxun teases Yan Beiyou about the painting’s proportions, while Yan Beiyou responds with flirtatious physical affection and suggestive humor.

Chapter 177 Summary

Plot Points and Events

• After spending two days at Yan Beiyou’s palace, Ye Nanxun returns home rather than allowing Yan to stay overnight. Ye explains that his waist is sore after two exhausting days studying Yan’s dragon-tail anatomy and needs time to recover.
• Yan apologizes for losing control while half-beastified, while Ye bluntly tells him to exercise better control. Their affectionate but teasing exchange shows their growing intimacy.
• Ye’s parents, Chen Mingzhu and Ye Xiangsong, are away at an art performance that evening. Chen later visits Ye’s room and happily plays with the tiny Black Mushroom and White Stripe, wishing they could grow large enough to hold and kiss.
• Ye remains at the estate for three days, caring for his mushrooms, handling work remotely, and video-calling Yan daily. Although the estate once represented isolation and fear, Ye now recognizes it as a safe place he can leave whenever he chooses rather than a prison.
• When Yan returns, Ye is excited by the realization that Yan is “his alpha.” Ye’s parents leave on vacation, giving the couple privacy.
• Yan carries Ye and their belongings to the spacecraft, while Little Yellow Dog follows with the basket containing the two small creatures. They travel to Morning Star for a proper honeymoon, bringing Black Mushroom and White Stripe with them.
• As the spacecraft enters Morning Star’s atmosphere, turbulence causes the two tiny creatures to fall. However, they have unexpectedly transformed into naked human toddlers. The children crawl to Ye, cling to his legs, and cry that they are hurt, calling him “Papa.”

Character Development

• Ye Nanxun: Becomes more comfortable expressing his needs and setting boundaries with Yan, while also acknowledging their relationship more openly. His time at home demonstrates his psychological recovery: the estate is no longer a confinement he cannot escape but a secure home he can freely leave and return to.
• Yan Beiyou: Shows affection through caretaking and physical closeness, carrying Ye and managing the trip. He acknowledges the difficulty of controlling himself in his half-beast form, suggesting both his strength and his need to become more considerate of Ye’s limits.
• Chen Mingzhu: Warmly embraces Yan as part of the family and dotes on the two tiny creatures, expressing unconditional love regardless of their size.
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe: Their mysterious growth or transformation becomes the chapter’s major revelation. They unexpectedly assume the form of human toddlers and appear capable of speech.

Significant Themes

• Healing and freedom: Ye’s changing relationship with the estate reflects his recovery from isolation and fear.
• Domestic intimacy: The chapter emphasizes small acts of affection, care, teasing, and family acceptance between Ye and Yan.
• Transformation and hidden potential: The children’s sudden change from tiny creatures into toddlers suggests that their true nature and abilities are still unfolding.
• Family and belonging: Yan is increasingly treated as part of Ye’s family, while the two little ones are loved and accepted regardless of their unusual origins.

Character Interactions

• Ye and Yan share playful romantic tension, with Ye resisting Yan’s request to stay overnight while still looking forward to their reunion.
• Chen Mingzhu warmly questions Ye about Yan, affectionately handles the tiny creatures, and accepts them without conditions.
• Ye and Yan maintain daily video calls while apart, reinforcing their emotional connection.
• During the trip, they laugh together at the children’s excitement over Morning Star.
• The chapter ends with the transformed children seeking comfort from Ye, dramatically redefining their relationship with him as they call him “Papa.”

Chapter 178 Summary

Plot and events

Black Mushroom and White Stripe unexpectedly transform from small spirit-like beings into human toddlers, apparently because the psychic suppression device on Morning Star prevents them from maintaining their original forms. Yan Beiyou brings Ye Nanxun and the children to a large villa in the city center. The toddlers initially run around naked, prompting the adults to plan a shopping trip for clothes and childcare supplies.
When Mo Ning and Song Ren arrive, Song Ren jokes about the children being unclothed. White Stripe begins crying after realizing the adults are dressed, and Black Mushroom angrily tries to attack Song Ren. Mo Ning catches him, but both children soon begin wailing loudly. Ye Nanxun, overwhelmed by the noise, blames Song Ren for upsetting them and secretly escapes with Yan Beiyou, leaving Song Ren and Mo Ning to handle the situation.
Song Ren panics because he has never cared for children, while Mo Ning calmly offers to help. Once the toddlers become hungry, they stop crying and ask for food. Song Ren is immediately won over by their cuteness, picks up both children, and gently asks what they want to eat. Mo Ning volunteers to cook while Song Ren entertains them with cartoons.

Character development

• Black Mushroom and White Stripe retain their distinct personalities despite becoming human: Black Mushroom is proud, mischievous, and quick-tempered, while White Stripe is more sensitive and easily upset.
• Ye Nanxun shows a strong parental instinct by worrying about the children’s health and clothing, but he also reveals a humorous willingness to avoid responsibility when their crying becomes unbearable.
• Yan Beiyou remains calm and amused, taking the transformation in stride and helping arrange practical solutions.
• Song Ren changes quickly from teasing outsider to affectionate caretaker once the toddlers ask for food.
• Mo Ning proves patient, capable, and considerate. He notices his feelings for Song Ren have deepened, recognizing that his affection continues to grow the more time they spend together.

Themes

The chapter humorously explores unexpected parenthood, responsibility, and the contrast between wanting children to be cute and dealing with the exhaustion of actually caring for them. It also emphasizes adaptation, as the spirit-like children must adjust to human bodies and ordinary needs such as clothing, food, and entertainment. A romantic theme develops through Mo Ning’s growing realization of his feelings for Song Ren.

Character interactions

Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou act as the children’s fathers but comically flee when the toddlers start crying. Song Ren’s teasing causes the initial emotional outburst, while Mo Ning physically restrains Black Mushroom and later guides Song Ren through childcare. Their teamwork gradually improves as Song Ren becomes affectionate and Mo Ning takes responsibility for cooking, strengthening the closeness between them.

Chapter 179 Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Yan Beiyou pulls Ye Nanxun away from the villa, leaving Mo Ning to care for the two toddler-like children, Black Mushroom and White Stripe.
• During the car ride, Yan reassures Ye that the soundproof partition prevents the driver from overhearing them.
• Ye Nanxun reflects on the unexpected reality of raising two children, despite having only recently decided to rebuild his life and seek lasting companionship.
• The couple arrives at a mall on Morning Star to shop for children’s clothes.
• Unlike on Dream Star, they no longer need to conceal their identities or appearances. Ye Nanxun takes Yan Beiyou’s hand in public, showing unusual confidence and initiative.
• They attract attention because Morning Star has no alpha, omega, or beta distinctions, making two men holding hands seem unusual. Yan explains that same-sex relationships are legally accepted there.
• While browsing a children’s clothing store, they are recognized by Li Shan, Yan Beiyou’s former middle-school classmate.
• Yan introduces Ye indirectly as his lover and explains that they are shopping for clothes for their children.

Character Developments

• Ye Nanxun becomes more open and courageous. He takes Yan’s hand first, refuses to let social attention make him withdraw, and openly accepts their relationship.
• Ye also begins emotionally embracing the idea that Black Mushroom and White Stripe are their children, though the change from “little sprites” to human toddlers still feels unfamiliar.
• Yan Beiyou acts protectively and reassuringly toward Ye, explaining the local social customs and affirming that they will raise the children together.
• Yan is comfortable acknowledging Ye as his lover and their shared parental responsibilities, suggesting growing confidence in their relationship.
• Mo Ning is portrayed as dependable and experienced with children, allowing Yan and Ye to leave without serious concern.

Significant Themes

• Building a family: Yan and Ye begin consciously accepting joint responsibility for the children.
• Public acknowledgment of love: Ye’s decision to hold Yan’s hand and remain beside him despite curious looks represents emotional growth and acceptance.
• Social and cultural differences: Morning Star’s lack of secondary genders makes Yan and Ye’s public affection unusual, contrasting with the norms of their original society.
• Freedom and new beginnings: Moving to an unfamiliar planet gives the introverted couple greater freedom to act naturally and live without fear of recognition or judgment.
• Domestic happiness: Shopping for children’s clothing presents Yan and Ye as an ordinary family beginning a shared life.

Character Interactions

• Yan reassures Ye about leaving the children with Mo Ning and promises that they will raise them together.
• Ye and Yan discuss their roles as parents and their changing perception of Black Mushroom and White Stripe.
• The couple observes and responds to public curiosity while shopping.
• Yan reunites with Li Shan, who recognizes him from school and recalls his academic excellence.
• Li Shan and his wife are surprised to see Yan with another man; Yan calmly confirms that he has returned recently and identifies Ye as his lover while explaining that they are buying clothes for their children.

Chapter 180 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Beiyou openly acknowledges his relationship with Ye Nanxun when he runs into his former classmate, Li Shan. He introduces Ye Nanxun as his lover without hesitation, surprising Li Shan, who had not realized Yan Beiyou was attracted to men.
• After shopping for children’s clothes, Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun return to the villa, where Song Ren is looking after the children, Black Mushroom and White Stripe, alongside Secretary Mo Ning.
• The babies fall asleep after playing, and Song Ren and Mo Ning soon leave together rather than staying for dinner. Their increasingly frequent companionship makes Ye Nanxun wonder whether they may secretly have feelings for each other.
• That night, Ye Nanxun realizes that the subtle atmosphere between Song Ren and Mo Ning resembles the uncertain but intimate dynamic he once shared with Yan Beiyou before they officially defined their relationship.
• In bed, Yan Beiyou brings up marriage. He tells Ye Nanxun sincerely that he wants to marry him and asks when Ye Nanxun will give him a proper status.
• Ye Nanxun admits that he has considered marriage. Although he believes it should be approached carefully, he makes clear that he loves Yan Beiyou and wants to build a life with him.
• Ye Nanxun describes his ideal future: living somewhere with beautiful views, waking beside Yan Beiyou, spending time with their parents, traveling together, and bringing Black Mushroom and White Stripe along.
• Yan Beiyou promises that he will give Ye Nanxun the life he wants. When asked about his own wish, he answers that he wants a home with Ye Nanxun, concluding with the heartfelt plea: “Ye Nanxun, give me a home.”

Character Developments

• Yan Beiyou becomes increasingly open and decisive about his relationship. He does not hide Ye Nanxun from his former classmate and takes the initiative in discussing marriage and their future.
• Ye Nanxun moves from playful embarrassment and uncertainty toward openly expressing his love and long-term hopes. He is not rejecting marriage; rather, he wants to approach it thoughtfully and ensure that their future is stable and meaningful.
• Song Ren and Mo Ning remain officially undefined, but their close association prompts speculation. Their relationship parallels Yan Beiyou and Ye Nanxun’s earlier transition from ambiguity to commitment.
• Li Shan serves as an outside observer whose surprise highlights how openly Yan Beiyou now lives as Ye Nanxun’s partner.

Significant Themes

• Love becoming a public commitment: Yan Beiyou’s candid introduction of Ye Nanxun reflects how far their relationship has developed.
• The meaning of home: The chapter presents home not simply as a physical place, but as emotional security, mutual devotion, family connection, and a shared future.
• Marriage and responsibility: Ye Nanxun’s careful attitude contrasts with Yan Beiyou’s direct proposal, showing that marriage is treated as a serious lifelong decision rather than a casual romantic gesture.
• Family and domestic happiness: Their imagined future includes children, parents, travel, nature, and everyday companionship, emphasizing a warm, interconnected family life.
• Romantic parallels: Ye Nanxun’s observation of Song Ren and Mo Ning suggests that relationships often pass through a period of unspoken feelings before reaching clarity.

Character Interactions

• Yan Beiyou confidently identifies Ye Nanxun as his lover in front of Li Shan, while maintaining physical closeness by holding his hand.
• Song Ren and Mo Ning cooperate in caring for the children and leave the villa together, prompting Ye Nanxun’s curiosity about their bond.
• Ye Nanxun and Yan Beiyou tease each other affectionately in bed before having a serious conversation about marriage.
• Their intimate exchange ends with mutual emotional vulnerability: Ye Nanxun shares the life he hopes for, while Yan Beiyou declares that his deepest wish is simply to have a home with him.