Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

Wei Bei realizes that He Jinyun and Ye Zexi are romantically involved. Worried that revealing the secret would be immoral, he deletes a message and resolves to protect them. However, his shock makes him unusually distracted and causes him to repeatedly watch the two men during filming. Ye Zexi notices his strange behavior and asks He Jinyun about it. He Jinyun privately explains that Wei Bei discovered their relationship that morning. The two laugh over the irony that He Jinyun’s attempt to avoid being discovered had failed. He also reveals that You Jia had already figured out their relationship and confirmed it the previous day.
Meanwhile, You Jia confronts Wei Bei about his odd behavior. She quickly guesses that he knows about He Jinyun and Ye Zexi, admitting that she and several members of the production team have also realized the truth. She warns Wei Bei not to make his knowledge too obvious, since the couple is not ready to publicly announce their relationship.

Character developments

• Wei Bei struggles under the pressure of keeping what he believes is a major secret. His anxiety makes him conspicuous, but he feels relieved when he learns that he is not the only person aware of the relationship.
• He Jinyun remains calm and composed, accepting that the secret is gradually becoming known. He is also playful and affectionate toward Ye Zexi.
• Ye Zexi reacts with amusement and embarrassment, realizing that others noticed their relationship before he did. His teasing interaction with He Jinyun shows his increasing comfort with their romance.
• You Jia proves perceptive and observant, accurately reading both the couple’s behavior and Wei Bei’s reaction. She acts as a practical confidante who helps prevent unnecessary trouble.

Significant themes

The chapter explores the difficulty of maintaining a private relationship in a public environment, the tension between secrecy and openness, and the way intimate behavior can reveal more than words. It also emphasizes trust, discretion, and the comic misunderstandings that arise when someone believes they alone know the truth.

Character interactions

He Jinyun and Ye Zexi share a playful conversation about being discovered, ending with He Jinyun kissing Ye Zexi to interrupt his teasing. You Jia confronts Wei Bei and gently mocks his exaggerated anxiety, while also warning him to protect the couple’s privacy. These interactions reinforce the couple’s mutual affection and show how perceptive and involved their friends and colleagues have become.

Chapter 103 Summary

Plot points and events

After You Jia reassures Wei Bei about Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s relationship, Wei Bei becomes more relaxed during filming. However, he and You Jia spend the following days privately commenting on the pair’s increasing closeness. Ye Zexi and He Jinyun stop trying to conceal their intimacy during filming, even drawing a reminder from Gao Shu, who quickly assures Ye Zexi that he has no objections.
The final week of Food Journal ends, and the production team gives each guest a gold ring engraved with the show’s logo and their name. He Jinyun and Ye Zexi exchange rings, with each wearing the other’s name ring; the cameras—and Wei Bei and You Jia—witness the intimate gesture. After filming concludes, Wei Bei and You Jia depart, while Ye Zexi and He Jinyun plan to leave together the next day.
That evening, Gao Shu brings Ye Zexi several scripts and a contract, reminding him of his promise to sign with him. He discovers He Jinyun in Ye Zexi’s room but leaves after handing over the materials. Ye Zexi complains that He Jinyun is responsible for forcing him back into work, while He Jinyun jokingly offers to help select a script.

Character developments

Wei Bei’s anxiety and discomfort ease after You Jia’s reassurance, though he remains humorously overwhelmed by the couple’s behavior. You Jia appears more accepting and even briefly envious of Ye Zexi and He Jinyun. Ye Zexi grows increasingly open about his relationship with He Jinyun, but continues to resent his obligations to the entertainment industry. He Jinyun remains affectionate, teasing, and supportive, while also recognizing that Ye Zexi genuinely wants to quit acting rather than merely joking about it. Gao Shu demonstrates acceptance of their closeness and becomes more involved in guiding Ye Zexi’s career.

Significant themes

The chapter emphasizes the transition from secrecy to open intimacy, as Ye Zexi and He Jinyun no longer actively hide their relationship. It also explores the tension between personal freedom and professional responsibility: Ye Zexi dislikes fame and acting despite his remarkable success, while others continue to assume his desire to quit is only part of his public persona. The exchanged rings symbolize affection, commitment, and their growing willingness to acknowledge their bond.

Character interactions

Wei Bei and You Jia gossip about Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s closeness. Gao Shu gently confronts Ye Zexi about being too intimate with He Jinyun but immediately assures him he is not bothered. Ye Zexi and He Jinyun exchange rings in front of the cameras, then later flirt and tease each other while reviewing scripts. He Jinyun pulls Ye Zexi onto his lap and kisses him, while Ye Zexi complains about being pushed into continued work.

Chapter Summary

• Ye Zexi explains why he entered the entertainment industry: He Jinyun asks about his past, prompting Ye Zexi to recall that he entered show business unwillingly in both lives. In his previous life, his parents’ deaths left him with enormous debts, and becoming a trainee was the only practical way to secure food, lodging, and income. Through relentless effort, he became successful and was close to winning Best Actor, but died in an accident before he could enjoy the results. After transmigrating, he continued in the industry because the story had already led him there.
• He Jinyun notices Ye Zexi’s hidden pain: Although Ye Zexi gives the matter a light answer—“I was forced into it”—He Jinyun recognizes that there is far more sorrow behind it. Respecting Ye Zexi’s boundaries, he chooses not to question him further.
• He Jinyun offers to support Ye Zexi: He seriously tells Ye Zexi that he can stop working and let He Jinyun support him. Ye Zexi is surprised but touched by his sincerity, teasing him while appreciating the sentiment. He kisses He Jinyun and explains that he cannot leave the industry yet, partly because he still wants to earn money and partly because maintaining a relationship—and buying He Jinyun’s upcoming birthday gift—requires funds.
• He Jinyun proposes his next film: He reveals that he is preparing a new movie, this time as the director rather than an actor. Having learned from Chen Zhengtian while working on The Famous General, He Jinyun has gained the confidence to direct independently. Though the script is only an outline, he expects it to be polished by September and filming to begin in October.
• Ye Zexi agrees immediately: Without needing to read the script, Ye Zexi accepts the role because he trusts He Jinyun and, more importantly, wants to remain by his side. Their mutual affection deepens into a passionate kiss.
• Gao Shu accepts the decision: Ye Zexi informs Gao Shu of his plans. Although Gao Shu is nearly moved to tears and presumably concerned, He Jinyun’s support and Ye Zexi’s firm resolve settle the matter.
• The couple stays close: After returning to the capital, He Jinyun becomes occupied with preparations for The Famous General’s release, while Ye Zexi has more free time. Because they have only recently begun dating and do not want to miss each other, Ye Zexi follows He Jinyun wherever he goes.

Character Development and Themes

• Ye Zexi reveals the sacrifices and hardship underlying his apparently privileged career, while also showing greater emotional openness with He Jinyun. His decision to join He Jinyun’s film reflects both professional trust and romantic commitment.
• He Jinyun demonstrates sensitivity, respect, financial generosity, and sincere devotion. He also takes an important professional step by preparing to direct his own film.
• Major themes include survival and sacrifice, hidden trauma, trust in relationships, emotional support, ambition, and balancing love with career obligations.

Chapter 104 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ye continues telling outsiders that Ye Zexi is He Jinyun’s newly hired assistant, since the couple has not publicly announced their relationship.
• When He Jinyun is free, he and Ye Zexi spend most of their time at home being affectionate, eating together, and enjoying their domestic life. Ye Zexi increasingly avoids returning to his family home.
• Concerned that Ye Zexi has not been home, Yan Man prepares fried dried fish and other dishes and visits his villa with Ye Haoyan.
• He Jinyun answers the door, immediately revealing that he and Ye Zexi are living together. Yan Man notices their paired shoes and He Jinyun’s wedding-style gold ring, while Ye Haoyan remains confused.
• Yan Man tactfully avoids entering the house, leaves the food with He Jinyun, and asks him to tell Ye Zexi to return home for a meal sometime.
• After waking up, Ye Zexi realizes his family has discovered He Jinyun’s presence. He jokingly describes He Jinyun as the “little darling” he had been hiding.
• Their teasing escalates into playful physical affection. He Jinyun leaves love bites on Ye Zexi, while Ye Zexi bites the corner of He Jinyun’s mouth, resulting in humorous “mutual destruction.”
• While eating the food Yan Man brought, He Jinyun asks whether Ye Zexi is comfortable with the possibility that Yan Man now knows about their relationship.
• He Jinyun then raises the idea of Ye Zexi meeting his parents, surprising Ye Zexi, who questions whether they are moving toward meeting each other’s families too quickly.

Character Developments

• Ye Zexi is increasingly comfortable and happy in his relationship, preferring his shared domestic life with He Jinyun to returning home. He remains playful and flirtatious but begins thinking more seriously about their future when He Jinyun mentions meeting parents.
• He Jinyun acts confidently as Ye Zexi’s partner, welcoming Yan Man politely and showing no anxiety about being discovered. His question about meeting parents indicates that he views the relationship as serious and long-term.
• Yan Man proves observant and considerate. She quickly understands the situation from the shoes and ring, protects Ye Zexi’s privacy, and gives the couple space rather than confronting them.
• Ye Haoyan remains bewildered by the situation and nearly exposes his confusion, but Yan Man stops him from saying anything inappropriate.

Significant Themes

• Domestic intimacy: The couple’s happiness is shown through ordinary shared routines—staying home, cooking, eating, and spending uninterrupted time together.
• Relationship acknowledgment: Although Ye Zexi and He Jinyun have not gone public, their private life is becoming increasingly visible to family members.
• Family acceptance and tact: Yan Man’s restrained response suggests an implicit acceptance of the relationship, while her decision not to enter demonstrates respect for their boundaries.
• Commitment and future planning: He Jinyun’s suggestion that Ye Zexi meet his parents marks a shift from private romance toward formal family integration.
• Playful equality in romance: Their teasing and physical competition show affection, comfort, and mutual intimacy, even though He Jinyun usually has the physical advantage.

Character Interactions

• Yan Man and He Jinyun: Their polite exchange at the door is layered with mutual understanding. Yan Man recognizes He Jinyun’s role in Ye Zexi’s life without forcing him to explain.
• He Jinyun and Ye Zexi: They flirt, tease, wrestle, and care for each other. He Jinyun cooks and reheats the family’s food, while Ye Zexi jokes about hiding him and resolves to become stronger.
• Yan Man and Ye Haoyan: Yan Man manages Ye Haoyan’s confusion and prevents him from making blunt remarks about the unexpected situation.
• He Jinyun and Ye Zexi over family introductions: He Jinyun treats meeting parents as a natural next step, while Ye Zexi is caught off guard and wonders if their relationship is progressing too quickly.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

• He Jinyun tells Ye Zexi that his mother has already met Ye Zexi and likes him. He explains that his parents divorced when he was eighteen, partly because his father opposed his sexuality and wanted to use his marriage for business purposes.
• He Jinyun publicly came out when he debuted, partly in defiance of his father. His mother, Zhuang Lan, eventually divorced his father and moved abroad.
• Ye Zexi comforts He Jinyun by holding his hand, and the two reaffirm their closeness. Ye then asks when He Jinyun will meet his family.
• On the way home, Ye Haoyan learns from Yan Man that Ye Zexi and He Jinyun are dating and living together. He and Ye Jianbin are both shocked, especially because the two men have known each other since childhood and were once connected through a complicated love-triangle situation.
• Ye Jianbin ultimately views the relationship favorably because He Jinyun is familiar, reliable, and from a known family. He intends to meet him formally.
• Since He Jinyun is busy with the upcoming movie premiere and promotional activities, Ye Zexi schedules the family meeting for after July 14, He Jinyun’s birthday.
• On June 30, shortly before the final promotional event for their film and its midnight premiere, He Jinyun becomes unusually nervous about the movie’s reception and box office. Ye notices and leads him away, apparently intending to comfort or encourage him.

Character developments

• He Jinyun: Reveals painful details about his family history and his father’s rejection, showing greater emotional vulnerability. Despite his usual composure, he becomes anxious about the film’s success, exposing his personal investment in both the project and his relationship with Ye Zexi.
• Ye Zexi: Responds supportively to He Jinyun’s trauma, openly defends him, and offers physical and emotional reassurance. He confidently takes responsibility for introducing He Jinyun to his family and carefully plans the timing around He’s demanding schedule and birthday.
• Ye Haoyan: Reacts with disbelief and confusion, struggling to understand how Ye Zexi and He Jinyun became a couple.
• Ye Jianbin: Is initially surprised but quickly accepts the relationship, deciding that He Jinyun is a suitable and trustworthy partner for Ye Zexi.
• Yan Man: Remains perceptive and calm, understanding the relationship before the men do and explaining it plainly.

Significant themes

• Family acceptance and rejection: He Jinyun’s history highlights the damage caused by parental prejudice and treating marriage as a business arrangement, while the Ye family’s response suggests a more accepting environment.
• Emotional support in relationships: Ye Zexi comforts He Jinyun during a vulnerable moment and helps him face both personal and professional pressures.
• Public identity and personal freedom: He Jinyun’s decision to come out publicly reflects his refusal to let his father control his life.
• Transition from private romance to family acknowledgment: Their relationship is moving beyond private intimacy toward formal recognition by both families.
• Vulnerability beneath confidence: He Jinyun’s nervousness before the premiere reveals that even someone who appears highly controlled can be affected by fear and uncertainty.

Character interactions

• He Jinyun and Ye Zexi discuss He’s parents, with Ye reacting indignantly to his father’s behavior and offering comfort through handholding.
• Yan Man explains the relationship to Ye Haoyan and Ye Jianbin, whose surprise gradually shifts toward acceptance.
• Ye Zexi takes the initiative in arranging a meeting between He Jinyun and the Ye family.
• Before the premiere, Ye notices He Jinyun’s anxiety and gently draws him away, signaling another moment of intimate reassurance.

Chapter 105 Summary

Key plot points and events

• Before the premiere, Ye Zexi and He Jinyun share a passionate, private kiss backstage. Ye encourages He, telling him he will definitely succeed, which reassures and moves him.
• The promotional event is revealed to be essentially the film’s industry-focused premiere, attended mainly by investors, critics, and entertainment professionals. Media access is restricted, and the screening itself cannot be filmed.
• After briefly appearing onstage with the main creative team, Ye avoids the media and retreats to a lounge.
• He encounters Tang Jing, an old friend and former admirer, and the two spend time catching up.
• Tang Jing directly recognizes that Ye and He Jinyun are now together. Ye admits it shyly, while Tang makes clear that he has accepted the situation and moved on.
• He Jinyun later joins them, openly holding Ye’s hand. His interaction with Tang is cordial, and Ye jokingly describes their similar greetings as being “in sync.”
• The three attend the private premiere. The film opens with a peaceful, prosperous landscape before abruptly shifting into war, destruction, and tragedy. The rapid changes in music, color, and imagery immediately captivate Ye.

Character developments

• Ye Zexi is increasingly open and affectionate toward He Jinyun, showing both emotional support and confidence in their relationship. He also appears genuinely relieved that Tang Jing has moved on.
• He Jinyun responds warmly to Ye’s affection and encouragement. By taking Ye’s hand in front of Tang, he demonstrates greater comfort with their relationship and a subtle willingness to acknowledge it publicly.
• Tang Jing has matured emotionally. Although he once liked Ye, he now speaks calmly and humorously about the past, showing that he has accepted Ye’s relationship and no longer feels hurt by it.

Significant themes

• Love and mutual support: Ye and He’s private kiss and words of encouragement emphasize their emotional intimacy and trust.
• Moving on and acceptance: Tang Jing’s calm reaction shows personal growth and the ability to let go without resentment.
• Public versus private identity: The couple remains discreet around the media, yet becomes more natural and open in quieter settings.
• Artistic anticipation and contrast: The film’s transition from peace to war, and from warm to cold colors, establishes its central dramatic conflict and demonstrates the power of visual storytelling.

Character interactions

• Ye and He share a passionate kiss and affectionate encouragement before the premiere.
• Ye and Tang reconnect as friends, with Ye expressing concern over Tang’s weight and workload.
• Tang teases Ye about his relationship with He, but his tone remains friendly and accepting.
• He and Tang exchange polite greetings, while Ye playfully highlights their similar behavior.
• Ye watches the film beside He and Tang, becoming immediately absorbed by its powerful opening.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The film continues recounting Shan Chenzhou and Azi’s relationship, from their meeting and growing romance to their separation.
• Their intimate scene draws amused reactions from the audience, embarrassing Ye Zexi despite his composed appearance. He Jinyun remains outwardly calm but secretly becomes nervous and sweaty while holding Ye’s hand.
• The death of A-Yan marks the story’s first major tragedy. The film’s tone shifts sharply afterward, becoming darker in both its visuals and music.
• Shan Chenzhou’s parents discover his forbidden relationship with Azi and force Azi to leave the capital. Azi looks back at the city one last time before departing alone.
• The film then depicts Shan Chenzhou’s military campaigns. He wins a series of battles and returns triumphantly, eager to reunite with Azi.
• Instead, he learns that Azi has disappeared. His parents reveal that they intercepted Azi’s letters and sent Shan one letter per month to prevent him from learning the truth.
• Shan discovers that Azi’s hometown, Jin City, fell six months earlier and that no one survived. Realizing Azi likely died there, Shan is devastated and furious.
• Ignoring his parents’ attempts to stop him, Shan mounts his horse and races away. At the city gates, he remembers Azi’s final request: if Azi dies first, Shan must live to old age before joining him.

Character Developments

• Ye Zexi: Becomes emotionally absorbed in the film despite already knowing the story. He blushes during the romantic scene and tears up during A-Yan’s death, revealing how deeply the completed film affects him.
• He Jinyun: Quietly observes Ye’s reactions and checks whether he is all right. Though he appears calm during the intimate scene, his sweating hand shows that he is also affected and nervous.
• Shan Chenzhou: Develops from a devoted young lover into a powerful general whose emotional strength collapses when he learns Azi is gone. His grief transforms into desperate determination to find or reach Azi.
• Azi: His love for Shan is shown through sacrifice and restraint. He leaves rather than endanger Shan’s position, sends letters despite the separation, and asks Shan to continue living if he dies first.
• Shan Chenzhou’s parents: They oppose the relationship and force Azi away, but later regret their actions. Shan’s mother especially recognizes the harm she caused and tearfully apologizes.

Significant Themes

• Love versus duty: Shan’s position as a general conflicts with his personal devotion to Azi, while Azi accepts separation to protect Shan’s career and safety.
• Sacrifice and selflessness: Azi gives up his relationship and possibly his life so Shan can fulfill his responsibilities.
• War and its consequences: Shan’s military victories contrast sharply with the personal devastation caused by war, including the destruction of Jin City.
• Regret and irreversible loss: By withholding Azi’s letters, Shan’s parents prevent the lovers from communicating honestly. Shan returns too late, leaving him consumed by grief and regret.
• Memory and promises: Azi’s final request becomes a lasting emotional burden for Shan, requiring him to survive rather than follow Azi immediately.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun share a discreet moment during the screening, with He Jinyun silently checking on Ye and the two holding hands in secret.
• Shan and Azi’s relationship is conveyed through romantic memories, letters, and repeated calls of Shan’s name, emphasizing their emotional intimacy.
• Shan’s confrontation with his mother exposes the consequences of her interference. Her guilt contrasts with Shan’s anger and heartbreak.
• Azi’s final letter functions as a final interaction between the lovers, allowing Azi to express his love and impose a promise even after his death.

Chapter 106 Summary

Key plot points and events

Shan Chenzhou returns to the ruined city of Ning after waiting a year and a half, having been unable to leave the capital because of the emperor’s decree and the threat it posed to his parents. In the remains of the theater, he discovers a corpse beneath a blanket and recognizes the bloodstained red cord around its wrist as the one he gave Azi. Realizing that Azi has died alone, Shan Chenzhou breaks down in grief. He burns the body, keeps only a small portion of the ashes, and scatters the rest at the theater—Azi’s beloved home and the place where he had shared memories with A-Yan. Shan Chenzhou vows to avenge Azi and the other victims. Back in the capital, he requests permission to join the war against the forces in the northwest. Years later, during the final battle, he is severely injured but forces himself to continue living because of Azi’s final words, believing Azi would resent him for dying too soon.

Character developments

Shan Chenzhou’s grief transforms into determination. Though devastated by Azi’s death, he accepts his obligations to his family and the emperor before eventually dedicating himself to revenge and the pacification of the northwest. His decision to leave Azi’s ashes at the theater shows both his enduring love and his concern that Azi should not be separated from A-Yan or the place he considered home. Even when badly wounded, Shan Chenzhou remains emotionally bound to Azi and uses Azi’s stubbornness as motivation to survive.

Significant themes

The chapter emphasizes tragic love, separation, mourning, duty, and revenge. Shan Chenzhou is trapped between personal devotion and political responsibility, while the ruined city symbolizes the destruction caused by war and the loss of an entire community. The theater functions as a symbol of memory, home, and enduring companionship. The chapter also highlights the power of promises and final words to sustain someone through suffering.

Character interactions

In the framing scene, Ye Zexi is deeply moved by the film and cries alongside Shan Chenzhou’s onscreen grief. He Jinyun comforts him with a tissue, and the two share a brief, affectionate exchange as Ye predicts the movie will become a major success. Within the film, Shan Chenzhou’s most significant relationship is with Azi, whose red cord, memories, and final letter continue to guide him even after death. His imagined concern for Azi’s reaction becomes the reason he refuses to die in battle.

Chapter Summary

Plot and Key Events

• The decades-long northwest war ends after Shan Chenzhou’s decisive victory, earning him promotions, a noble title, and the Emperor’s offer of marriage to a beloved princess.
• Shan refuses the imperial marriage decree, angering the Emperor. He is flogged but ultimately sent home to reflect because of his military contributions.
• Rumors spread that Shan rejected the princess because he had lost a lover or preferred men. In truth, he has remained devoted to Azi, the person he has loved for years.
• Shan never marries, even rejecting women who try to enter his household. His parents later die, and his mother asks whether he resented them for forcing Azi away and whether his lifelong refusal to marry was an act of revenge.
• After his parents’ deaths and the restoration of peace, Shan climbs the city tower and reflects on the people he has lost, including comrades, friends, and Azi.
• Inspired by a song about lovers growing old together, Shan decides to reunite with Azi. He dyes his black hair white so they can symbolically “grow old together,” then looks at his reflection with contentment.
• The film ends with Shan’s peaceful, satisfied smile. In the screening room, the audience—including Ye Zexi—is deeply moved and remains seated through the credits.
• After the premiere, viewers enthusiastically praise The Famous General, especially its emotional impact, war scenes, direction, acting, and ability to make audiences cry. Many plan to watch it again.

Character Development

• Shan Chenzhou is established as a highly honored but emotionally solitary general. Despite fame, power, and the Emperor’s favor, he remains faithful to Azi and refuses to compromise that love.
• His refusal to marry reflects both enduring devotion and unresolved pain over his parents’ interference in his relationship.
• By the end, Shan finally releases his resentment and military identity, choosing to pursue love and become Azi’s companion rather than remain only a general.
• Ye Zexi becomes intensely emotionally invested in He Jinyun’s performance and the film’s story, crying throughout the ending but regaining his composure before the press conference. His confidence in the film shows his growing admiration and trust in He Jinyun’s work.
• He Jinyun’s portrayal of Shan is presented as exceptionally convincing, moving both Ye Zexi and the theater audience.
• Tang Jing acts as a practical support for Ye Zexi, helping him recover and prepare for the press conference.

Major Themes

• Lifelong love, fidelity, and the pain of separation.
• Letting go of resentment and obligations after years of sacrifice.
• The contrast between public honor and private loneliness.
• Aging, memory, and the desire to share one’s remaining life with a loved one.
• The healing of both individuals and nations after war.
• Art’s ability to create collective emotional experiences and connect audiences to the past.

Important Character Interactions

• The Emperor rewards Shan but reacts angrily when Shan refuses the arranged marriage, highlighting the conflict between imperial authority and personal choice.
• Shan’s mother confronts him about whether he blames his parents for separating him from Azi; Shan responds silently, revealing the depth of his suppressed pain.
• Shan’s imagined or remembered connection with Azi shapes his final decision to reunite with him.
• He Jinyun gives Ye Zexi his last tissue and tells him to stop crying, showing their caring, familiar relationship.
• Tang Jing checks on Ye Zexi and helps him prepare for the press conference.
• Ye Zexi firmly declares that he trusts The Famous General, emphasizing his faith in He Jinyun and the film’s success.

Chapter 107 Summary

Plot points and events

The Famous General becomes a sudden online sensation after viewers post emotional reviews under the trending topic “#The Famous General brings tissues#.” By ten in the morning, the film’s first-day box office surpasses 100 million yuan, despite the production team’s decision not to heavily promote it or purchase trending searches. Its strong presales, He Jinyun’s reputation as a first-time director, the film’s same-sex romance theme, and positive word of mouth draw audiences in naturally.
The film receives overwhelmingly favorable reviews, including an astonishing 9.8 rating on Douban, numerous recommendation videos, and praise for its story, screenplay, acting, and emotional impact. Viewers debate whether the film is primarily sweet or tragic, while many joke about needing tissues—or a shoulder to cry on—after watching it. By late morning, the box office has reached 120 million yuan, with Ye Zexi predicting it will exceed 200 million by nightfall.

Character developments

He Jinyun’s success as both screenwriter and first-time director is affirmed by the film’s exceptional reception. His work is recognized as emotionally powerful and artistically complete, while his acting also receives praise. Ye Zexi gains further recognition for his performance, surprising viewers who had not expected him to be such a capable actor. Ye is openly proud and excited about the film’s success, eagerly tracking the box office and celebrating that his prediction was correct. He also shows concern for He Jinyun’s exhaustion, protecting his sleep and postponing calls and messages so he can rest.

Character interactions

At the hotel, Ye quietly looks after the exhausted He Jinyun, wakes him with water, and tells him there is still time before their afternoon interview. He admits that he instructed Yu Ye not to wake He Jinyun and even declines incoming calls on He’s phone. Their exchange is comfortable and intimate, with Ye teasingly confident about the box office and He responding with restrained amusement and agreement. Their mutual concern and easy familiarity highlight the closeness of their relationship.

Significant themes

The chapter emphasizes the power of genuine word of mouth over aggressive marketing, showing that a quality film can become a hit through audience response alone. It also celebrates artistic success, public recognition, and the emotional influence of storytelling. The film’s same-sex romance theme prompts enthusiastic discussion, while the varied reactions—some viewers finding it heartbreaking and others sweet—demonstrate how art can affect audiences differently. Alongside the professional success, the chapter highlights care, trust, and emotional support between Ye Zexi and He Jinyun.

Chapter 108 Summary

• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s relationship: Ye Zexi decides to stay with He Jinyun rather than return home while He attends an afternoon interview. He Jinyun openly says he wants Ye Zexi to remain with him, and the two share a kiss before washing up and getting dressed. Their affectionate interaction reinforces the sweetness of their real-life relationship and the growing popularity of their “HeXi” pairing.
• The movie’s explosive reception: On its first day of release, The Famous General becomes a major online phenomenon. Its title and the names of Ye Zexi and He Jinyun dominate trending lists, while Ye Zexi gains hundreds of thousands of followers. The film succeeds in breaking beyond its expected audience and becomes widely discussed across forums, Weibo, and short-video platforms.
• Audience response to Jiangzi: Many viewers initially watched the film hoping to enjoy the romance between Azi and the general. The first half’s romantic scenes, including an intensely sensual bed scene, delighted fans and made the “Jiangzi” pairing extremely popular. However, the tragic events of the second half devastate audiences, leading to widespread crying in theaters and humorous stories about viewers emotionally losing control.
• Fans cope with the tragedy: Fans jokingly threaten to send He Jinyun razor blades as punishment for the heartbreak, while others search for comforting fan-made content. Writers, artists, and video editors quickly produce alternate happy-ending material, allowing fans to recover from the film’s emotional devastation. The Jiangzi CP consequently rises to the top of multiple trending lists.
• Ye Zexi’s reaction: While browsing the Jiangzi topic, Ye Zexi feels reassured when he sees that fans are suffering as intensely as he did. He then notices someone reminding fans that they can follow the sweeter “HeXi” pairing instead of deliberately torturing themselves with Jiangzi. Ye Zexi agrees, likes the comment, and reposts it with “Exactly,” drawing immediate surprise and attention from fans.
• Themes and character development: The chapter contrasts fictional tragedy with real-life sweetness, showing how audiences use fandom, humor, and creative works to process emotional pain. It also highlights the power of online fan culture and the film’s success in creating a large shared emotional experience. Ye Zexi’s public endorsement of HeXi suggests increasing comfort with his bond with He Jinyun, while the affectionate exchange between them emphasizes their intimacy and mutual desire to stay together.

Chapter Summary

• Ye Zexi’s Weibo post intensifies CP speculation. After recovering his password, Ye Zexi posts that the HeXi CP is sweeter than the Jiangzi CP. Fans debate whether this is merely support for an online pairing or a confirmation that Ye Zexi and He Jinyun are romantically involved. Many fans urge others not to spread rumors or cause trouble for the two actors, while still cautiously celebrating the apparent CP acknowledgment.
• The truth of Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s relationship is revealed to the reader. Ye Zexi privately laughs at his fans’ careful anti-hate behavior, knowing they have not realized that He Jinyun is genuinely his boyfriend. He is content to let them remain unaware until the relationship can eventually be made public.
• The Famous General becomes a major box-office success. The film earns an unexpectedly impressive 250 million on its first day, causing online attention and discussion to surge. By the second day, topics concerning the film—and especially Ye Zexi’s and Tang Jing’s acting—multiply rapidly.
• Director Li Kai publicly praises Ye Zexi. After watching the film with his family, the internationally renowned director admits that Ye Zexi’s acting shocked him and explains that he now understands Director Chen Zhengtian’s repeated praise of the young actor. Li Kai openly expresses his desire to work with Ye Zexi, an extraordinary endorsement given his elite casting standards and reputation as one of Hua Nation’s two greatest directors.
• Ye Zexi gains wider public recognition. Many of Li Kai’s followers do not initially know who Ye Zexi is, but fans introduce him through images and enthusiastic recommendations. Some viewers are persuaded to buy tickets after seeing his appearance and hearing about his performance as Azi/Jiangzi. Fans deliberately avoid spoilers while anticipating the emotional impact the movie will have on new viewers.
• Character development: Ye Zexi appears relaxed, amused, and increasingly confident. He enjoys both the success of the film and the growing acknowledgment of his acting ability. His secret relationship with He Jinyun remains a source of private happiness, while his public image continues shifting from idol and dancer to respected actor.
• Key themes: The chapter explores the tension between public speculation and private truth, the power of fandom and CP culture, the risks of celebrity rumors, and the validation that comes when an actor’s talent is recognized by authoritative industry figures.
• Character interactions: Ye Zexi interacts indirectly with fans through Weibo, while fans interact with one another to celebrate the HeXi pairing and guard against harmful rumors. Director Li Kai’s public praise creates a significant professional connection with Ye Zexi, even though the two have not yet worked together.

Chapter Summary: The Famous General

Plot Points and Events

• After The Famous General becomes a major success, fans celebrate Director Li Kai’s public praise of Ye Zexi. They joke that Ye Zexi’s growing reputation is remarkable, especially since he has already rejected collaboration offers from acclaimed director Chen Zhengtian.
• The film’s box office quickly approaches 400 million yuan on its second day, with industry insiders predicting it could eventually earn as much as four billion. The cast becomes highly sought-after for media interviews.
• Although Ye Zexi dislikes interviews and has little time to rest, he agrees to participate partly because of He Jinyun.
• Gao Shu informs Ye Zexi that Li Kai has not only praised him publicly but has also contacted Gao Shu directly with a script and an offer to collaborate.
• Ye Zexi immediately refuses, explaining that his schedule is already full for the rest of the year. When Gao Shu suggests considering the offer next year, Ye Zexi refuses again and says they can discuss it when the time comes.
• Later that night, Ye Zexi reunites with He Jinyun at the hotel. After embracing, He Jinyun asks about his rejection of Li Kai.
• The chapter reveals the history behind the directors’ rivalry: Chen Zhengtian had praised Ye Zexi before Li Kai took him seriously, and Chen had once been mocked by Li after Ye Zexi rejected Chen’s own offer. Now Chen gleefully celebrates Li receiving the same treatment.
• Chen publicly reposts Li’s message, congratulating him sarcastically. Li retaliates by reminding Chen that he too had been rejected, amusing netizens.
• Fans joke that Ye Zexi would reject any director, but He Jinyun teasingly comments that Ye Zexi might not reject him, leaving the public shocked and curious.

Character Developments

• Ye Zexi: Remains uninterested in pursuing fame or maximizing his career opportunities. Despite receiving offers from two renowned directors, he prioritizes his existing plans and his relationship with He Jinyun. His casual attitude toward major opportunities further reinforces his unique position in the industry.
• Gao Shu: Acts as Ye Zexi’s manager and tries to persuade him to accept Li Kai’s offer, recognizing how valuable the opportunity is. He is resigned to Ye Zexi’s stubbornness but remains concerned about his limited ambitions.
• He Jinyun: Shows close awareness of Ye Zexi’s professional affairs and affectionately reunites with him after a long day. His public comment hints at their intimate relationship while playfully challenging fans’ assumptions.
• Chen Zhengtian and Li Kai: Their competitive friendship becomes comic relief. Chen enjoys seeing Li experience the same rejection he once suffered, while Li is forced to acknowledge their shared humiliation.

Significant Themes

• Indifference to fame and success: Ye Zexi’s refusal of prestigious offers contrasts sharply with the ambitions normally associated with the entertainment industry.
• The consequences of arrogance: Li Kai once dismissed Chen’s praise of Ye Zexi, only to later be rejected by Ye Zexi himself. The chapter emphasizes the idea that actions eventually come back to a person.
• Fan culture and celebrity image: Fans treat Ye Zexi’s lack of ambition as part of his charm, celebrating his unusual behavior and turning his career choices into entertainment.
• Romance beneath public scrutiny: He Jinyun and Ye Zexi’s affection is shown privately, while He Jinyun’s online comment nearly exposes their closeness to the public.

Character Interactions

• Gao Shu urges Ye Zexi to reconsider Li Kai’s offer, but Ye Zexi firmly refuses.
• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun share an affectionate reunion, with He Jinyun teasing him about rejecting Li Kai.
• Chen Zhengtian mocks Li Kai publicly for being rejected, and Li responds by bringing up Chen’s earlier rejection.
• He Jinyun joins the fan discussion with a cryptic comment suggesting that Ye Zexi might not reject him, setting up further public speculation.

Chapter 214 Summary

Key events

He Jinyun unexpectedly appears in the comments of Director Chen’s Weibo post, surprising netizens who initially suspect the account is fake. Fans confirm that it is genuinely He Jinyun, and the discussion reveals that he was the person who originally persuaded Ye Zexi not to leave the entertainment industry by reminding him that he had not yet finished filming The Famous General. This explains He Jinyun’s confident claim that he was the one director Ye Zexi would not reject.

Public reaction

Fans accuse He Jinyun of shamelessly showing off their close relationship and mock him for appearing after writing the painful screenplay and directing the emotionally devastating The Famous General. Although many fans jokingly condemn him and threaten to “mail blades,” their anger quickly turns into excitement when he announces that he and Ye Zexi have already confirmed their next collaboration, with filming scheduled to begin in October. Fans immediately speculate about a sequel and beg for a happier, sweeter story.

Character developments and interactions

He Jinyun demonstrates his confidence, playful vanity, and ability to manipulate public attention. He enjoys watching fans abruptly shift from cursing him to pleading for another film. His affectionate relationship with Ye Zexi is shown privately when Ye asks why he is still awake; He Jinyun puts down his phone, kisses Ye on the forehead, and gently says he is going to sleep. Their intimacy contrasts with the chaotic online discussion.

Conflict with Chen Zhengtian

The next morning, Chen Zhengtian is furious upon seeing the announcement. Despite his prolonged efforts to persuade Ye Zexi to work with him, Ye ultimately agreed to He Jinyun’s project instead, highlighting He Jinyun’s unique influence over Ye.

Significant themes

The chapter emphasizes celebrity-fan relationships, online fandom’s rapidly shifting emotions, and the contrast between public personas and private intimacy. It also reinforces He Jinyun and Ye Zexi’s special bond, while establishing strong anticipation for their next film and suggesting that it may offer emotional relief after the tragedy of The Famous General.

Chapter 110 Summary

• He Jinyun and Ye Zexi’s relationship: Chen Zhengtian confronts He Jinyun over a Weibo post, accusing him of deliberately showing off his relationship with Ye Zexi to make him jealous. He Jinyun refuses to admit it, but his reaction confirms Chen’s suspicion. When Chen says He Jinyun is only acting smug because Ye Zexi likes him, Ye Zexi steps in and openly declares that he is the one who likes He Jinyun. His proud, protective confession leaves Chen speechless and He Jinyun amused.
• The rising success of The Famous General: The film’s box office and popularity continue to climb. The Jiangzi CP becomes extremely popular, drawing greater industry attention to Ye Zexi and causing his fanbase to grow rapidly.
• Fans’ “archaeology” of Ye Zexi: New fans begin watching Ye Zexi’s old idol-survival-show appearances, collecting his merchandise, and searching for signed photographs. The enthusiasm becomes so widespread that even people outside the entertainment industry hear about it.
• Yan Man’s pride in her son: Friends repeatedly contact Yan Man to ask for Ye Zexi’s autographs and information about him. Although she has no signed photos left to give away, she enjoys hearing others praise her son. She becomes increasingly proud and predicts that Ye Zexi may be nominated for the Golden Flower Awards. Concerned about his exhausting schedule, she prepares dried fish for him and plans to send it to him.
• Ye Haoyan’s reluctant office work: During summer vacation, Ye Haoyan is forced to work as Ye Jianbin’s assistant. His friends repeatedly call and message him during work hours despite promising not to, putting him at risk of being caught slacking. He lies that the calls are spam, but eventually has to turn off his phone under Ye Jianbin’s suspicious gaze. Once work ends, he turns it back on and is overwhelmed by the accumulated notifications.
• Character developments and relationships: Ye Zexi openly acknowledges and protects his relationship with He Jinyun, showing growing confidence and affection. He Jinyun remains playful and quietly pleased by Ye Zexi’s devotion. Chen Zhengtian is comically exasperated by the couple’s public affection. Meanwhile, Yan Man’s maternal pride grows alongside Ye Zexi’s fame, while Ye Haoyan struggles humorously with responsibility and his carefree social life.
• Themes: The chapter highlights romantic openness, playful jealousy, the rewards of public success, family pride, and the contrast between Ye Zexi’s rising career and the more comedic, ordinary troubles of his family members.

Chapter 216 Summary

• Ye Zexi’s rising success: Ye Haoyan is unexpectedly bombarded by friends asking for Ye Zexi’s autographs. After checking Weibo, he learns that The Famous General has already exceeded 1.5 billion yuan at the box office by July 5, leaving him deeply shocked by his brother’s success.
• Ye Jianbin’s reaction: Ye Haoyan encounters their father, Ye Jianbin, who already knows about the film’s performance and praises Ye Zexi for becoming dependable and successful. Ye Haoyan, who once resented his brother, now acknowledges Ye Zexi’s positive changes and decides to support the movie by booking a cinema screening. Ye Jianbin gives him a large sum of money to pay for it, prompting Ye Haoyan to privately thank Ye Zexi for his improved relationship with the family.
• Ye Haoyan supports his brother: Ye Haoyan books an afternoon screening for his friends and contacts Ye Zexi to request autographs. Although he initially asks for hundreds, Ye Zexi explains that he cannot sign so many personally and offers printed autographs instead. Ye Zexi also agrees to deliver them in person the next day.
• Relationship development: Ye Haoyan’s behavior shows that his hostility toward Ye Zexi has largely faded. He now admires his brother’s achievements, benefits from his kindness, and actively helps promote his career. Their phone conversation is comfortable and cooperative, reflecting their improving sibling relationship.
• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun: After the call, He Jinyun teasingly complains that Ye Zexi will not spend his day off with him. Ye Zexi replies that being with He Jinyun would still leave him alone in a lounge while He Jinyun works. They agree that He Jinyun may pick him up later, and He Jinyun jokes that Ye Zexi’s fame may cause fans to keep him occupied.

Significant Themes

• Family reconciliation and changing perceptions: Ye Haoyan’s attitude toward Ye Zexi has shifted from jealousy and dislike to respect and gratitude.
• Success and recognition: Ye Zexi’s box-office achievement demonstrates his growing status and popularity.
• Support within relationships: Ye Jianbin financially supports Ye Haoyan’s effort to promote Ye Zexi, while Ye Haoyan actively supports his brother.
• Lighthearted intimacy: The playful exchange between Ye Zexi and He Jinyun highlights their comfortable, affectionate relationship.

Chapter 111 Summary

Plot points and events

• Ye Zexi attends a private screening organized by his brother, Ye Haoyan, only to discover that nearly a hundred friends and relatives are waiting to take photos with him. After finishing the photos and watching the film, he leaves immediately when He Jinyun calls.
• He Jinyun waits for him outside the cinema in disguise and takes him by the hand as they leave together. Ye Haoyan and one of his friends witness the intimate gesture, making the friend realize that Ye Zexi is already involved with someone.
• On July 10, The Famous General surpasses two billion yuan at the box office after only ten days. He Jinyun is especially thrilled because it is his first film as both writer and director.
• The production team schedules a celebration banquet for July 14, which is also He Jinyun’s birthday. Ye Zexi is disappointed that the occasion will not be a private celebration for the two of them.
• He Jinyun teases and reassures Ye Zexi, arguing that they already spend their nights together. Their flirtation develops into a private, intimate encounter.
• The next morning, Ye Zexi pretends to remain asleep after He Jinyun leaves. He then decides to prepare his own private birthday celebration, bringing home a custom-made gift and discreetly ordering supplies for the couple’s intimate evening.

Character developments

• Ye Zexi becomes increasingly open and affectionate toward He Jinyun. He is no longer merely reacting to their relationship; he actively wants to plan romantic and intimate time together.
• He Jinyun shows confidence and tenderness in public and private. He takes Ye Zexi’s hand openly, supports him emotionally, and playfully responds to his disappointment.
• Ye Haoyan remains protective of his brother, accompanying him outside and warning his friend not to gossip about what he saw.
• Ye Haoyan’s friend is revealed to have been interested in Ye Zexi, but realizes he has missed his chance after seeing Ye Zexi and He Jinyun together.

Significant themes

• Public success versus private intimacy: The film’s massive commercial success contrasts with Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s desire for secluded time together.
• Growing romantic commitment: Their relationship is increasingly comfortable, affectionate, and physically intimate, even as they continue keeping it discreet around others.
• Protection and secrecy: Ye Haoyan’s warning and the couple’s disguises emphasize the need to guard their private relationship.
• Celebration and partnership: The film’s success is especially meaningful because it validates He Jinyun’s first major creative achievement, which Ye Zexi wants to celebrate personally with him.

Character interactions

• Ye Zexi handles the enthusiastic crowd at Ye Haoyan’s screening before rejoining He Jinyun.
• He Jinyun publicly reaches for Ye Zexi’s hand, shocking Ye Haoyan and his friend.
• Ye Haoyan protects his brother’s privacy by warning his friend.
• Ye Zexi complains to He Jinyun about losing their private birthday celebration, and He Jinyun answers with teasing affection.
• The chapter ends with Ye Zexi secretly preparing a romantic surprise for He Jinyun’s birthday.

Chapter Summary

• Ye Zexi retrieves He Jinyun’s gift: On his way back to the hotel, Ye Zexi realizes he forgot He Jinyun’s gift and turns around to get it, delaying his return until after noon. He encounters He Jinyun at the hotel entrance, who is relieved because Ye Zexi had not answered his messages. Ye Zexi nervously hides the gift and refuses to reveal it, indirectly admitting that it is “sort of” for He Jinyun.
• Playful tension between Ye Zexi and He Jinyun: He Jinyun guesses that Ye Zexi is hiding a gift and becomes curious, especially after Ye Zexi emphatically warns him not to touch his bag. Although He Jinyun promises not to investigate, his interest increases. Ye Zexi later moves the gift from the wardrobe to his bedside table for extra security. The following morning, He Jinyun notices the bag is gone and realizes Ye Zexi still does not fully trust him, making him even more eager to find out what the gift is.
• Preparation for the company celebration: As the fourteenth arrives, Ye Zexi prepares for an internal celebration attended by media representatives, shareholders, and investors. Gao Shu takes him to have his makeup done and select formal clothing. The event is more public than expected, and Ye Jianbin is also scheduled to attend.
• Ye Zexi reunites with his family: Ye Jianbin arrives with Yan Man and Ye Haoyan. Yan Man warmly greets Ye Zexi and links arms with him, while Ye Jianbin observes that his son has lost some weight. Both express concern about Ye Zexi overworking himself and encourage him to reduce his schedule. Ye Zexi agrees, suggesting that he is also beginning to recognize the need for a healthier balance.
• Family dynamics: Ye Zexi spends time showing Yan Man around the venue, leaving Ye Jianbin to socialize with Ye Haoyan. Ye Haoyan envies the attention and freedom Ye Zexi receives, while he is forced to accompany his father around the event. The interaction highlights the family’s affectionate but contrasting relationships.
• Public revelation of Ye Zexi’s background: The appearance of Ye Jianbin’s family attracts attention. Guests gradually realize that Ye Zexi is Chairman Ye’s son, confirming online rumors that he could leave the entertainment industry and inherit his family’s wealth. This revelation causes surprise among the attendees.
• He Jinyun meets Ye Zexi’s family: After Yan Man becomes tired and sits down, He Jinyun approaches her, warmly greets her as “Auntie Yan,” and gives her a glass of juice. His familiar interaction with Ye Zexi’s family suggests a close relationship and leads into further social interaction at the celebration.

Character Development and Themes

• Ye Zexi appears increasingly thoughtful and emotionally invested in He Jinyun, carefully protecting the gift while remaining embarrassed by his own secrecy. He also shows affection toward Yan Man and accepts his family’s concern about his workload.
• He Jinyun is attentive and caring, bringing Ye Zexi lunch and worrying when he cannot reach him. His teasing curiosity contrasts with his willingness to respect Ye Zexi’s boundaries.
• Themes include growing romantic intimacy, trust and playful secrecy, family affection, public identity versus private life, and the pressure of work and social expectations.

Chapter 112 Summary

• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun reunite at the banquet. He Jinyun explains that he was delayed and has just spoken briefly with Ye Zexi’s father. Yan Man notices the couple’s intimacy and tactfully leaves them alone, while Ye Zexi reassures He Jinyun that his parents will approve of him.
• Ye Zexi gives He Jinyun a birthday gift. With playful confidence, Ye Zexi calls He Jinyun “the man I picked” and secretly slips a diamond ring onto his ring finger, wishing him a happy birthday. He Jinyun is visibly stunned and deeply affected by the gesture.
• Their relationship becomes more openly intimate. Overwhelmed by the meaning of the ring, He Jinyun takes Ye Zexi to a private lounge and kisses him passionately. Their kiss is possessive and intense, but Ye Zexi quickly responds and matches his enthusiasm, showing their growing mutual desire and emotional closeness.
• Shan Zeyu livestreams from the celebration. Elsewhere, Shan Zeyu secretly streams from the banquet while joking that He Jinyun begged him to attend. His teasing attracts a large audience, including He Jinyun’s fans and curious onlookers, causing the livestream to trend.
• Fans ask to see He Jinyun and Ye Zexi. Shan Zeyu claims he cannot find He Jinyun because the actor is surrounded by people. When fans bargain for Ye Zexi instead, Shan Zeyu playfully agrees to ask Ye Zexi’s permission if he encounters him, enjoying their exaggerated praise while remaining skeptical of their fickleness.
• Character developments and themes: Ye Zexi shows increasing confidence in publicly claiming his relationship and imagining He Jinyun’s acceptance by his family. He Jinyun’s intense reaction to the ring reveals how seriously he values Ye Zexi and their bond. The chapter emphasizes romance, commitment, playful possessiveness, and the contrast between the couple’s private intimacy and Shan Zeyu’s humorous public livestream.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

Shan Zeyu secretly begins livestreaming while smoking at an event. A waiter leads him to a private lounge, where he continues interacting with fans and joking about their desire to see Ye Zexi, He Jinyun, and Tang Jing. Unaware that the room is occupied, Shan Zeyu enters without knocking while holding up his livestreaming phone. He discovers Ye Zexi and He Jinyun kissing, with Ye Zexi sitting on the vanity and held in He Jinyun’s arms. Shan Zeyu awkwardly tries to leave, but He Jinyun asks what he was doing with his phone. Shan Zeyu truthfully answers that he was livestreaming—only then realizing that the kiss has been broadcast to thousands of viewers. The livestream comments explode with shock and excitement before Shan Zeyu hurriedly ends it.

Character developments

Shan Zeyu’s playful, teasing attitude turns into panic and despair when he realizes he has accidentally exposed the couple’s private moment. His exaggerated self-blame highlights both his guilt and his comedic personality. He Jinyun becomes protective and intimidating when someone interrupts, immediately shielding Ye Zexi from the doorway. Ye Zexi is initially annoyed at the interruption but relaxes when he recognizes Shan Zeyu; afterward, both he and He Jinyun are visibly embarrassed and lose their romantic mood.

Significant themes

The chapter focuses on the tension between private intimacy and public exposure, as a personal kiss becomes an accidental livestream spectacle. It also emphasizes comedy arising from misunderstandings, especially Shan Zeyu’s obliviousness and delayed realization. The fans’ enthusiastic reaction reinforces the power of celebrity relationships and public speculation.

Character interactions

Shan Zeyu jokes with livestream viewers, who tease him about wanting to see the other celebrities. His entrance interrupts Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s kiss, creating an awkward confrontation. He Jinyun questions Shan Zeyu with cold authority, while Ye Zexi remains physically close to him. After the accidental reveal, Shan Zeyu apologizes dramatically, insisting they should have locked the door, while Ye Zexi and He Jinyun silently absorb the consequences of their relationship being exposed.