Chapter Summaries

Chapter 134 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changjian approaches He Jinyun—not to convince Ye Zexi to return to music, but to secure a special fan benefit for the show.
• He persuades He Jinyun to perform an opening duet dance with Ye Zexi at the competition finals, despite He Jinyun having no dance experience.
• Ye Zexi initially objects, worrying that the dance will be too difficult for He Jinyun and that He Jinyun is performing without an appearance fee.
• He Jinyun wins Ye Zexi over by saying he simply wants to dance with him and asking Ye Zexi to teach him.
• After sharing a kiss, Ye Zexi goes to Li Changjian to demand an appearance fee for He Jinyun and returns triumphantly with a new contract.
• He Jinyun privately agrees to reimburse only half the fee, explaining that Ye Zexi manages their household finances. Li Changjian jokingly treats the rest as a wedding gift and anticipates overwhelming fan excitement.
• Ye Zexi begins teaching He Jinyun the duet after filming each day. Because the original routine was designed for a male-female pairing and contained seductive movements, Ye Zexi modifies the choreography while preserving its overall difficulty.
• He Jinyun takes the training seriously, using recorded demonstrations to practice alone whenever Ye Zexi is busy.
• The chapter ends with Ye Zexi secretly watching He Jinyun rehearse earnestly in the practice room.

Character Development

• Ye Zexi shows strong protectiveness and possessiveness toward He Jinyun. His objection is not that he dislikes dancing with He Jinyun, but that he worries about He Jinyun’s ability and does not want him exploited.
• Ye Zexi also takes on a domestic, financially responsible role by insisting that He Jinyun receive proper compensation.
• He Jinyun reveals a playful, affectionate side, using emotional persuasion to convince Ye Zexi. He also demonstrates dedication and humility by practicing hard despite having no prior dance experience.
• Li Changjian acts as a scheming but supportive producer, arranging the performance for fan appeal and joking about the couple’s relationship.

Significant Themes

• Affection expressed through actions: Ye Zexi’s concern, financial advocacy, and willingness to teach show his deep care for He Jinyun.
• Mutual devotion and partnership: The dance becomes a shared project that strengthens their relationship.
• Public performance versus private intimacy: The duet is intended as fan service, but its emotional foundation comes from the couple’s private affection.
• Dedication and growth: He Jinyun’s willingness to train seriously highlights his commitment to Ye Zexi and his ability to take on unfamiliar challenges.
• Humor and romantic domesticity: Their arguments over money, dancing, and household finances present them as an established, affectionate couple.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun: They tease, flirt, kiss, and negotiate over the performance. Ye Zexi is easily flustered by He Jinyun’s affectionate behavior, while He Jinyun enjoys coaxing him.
• Ye Zexi and Li Changjian: Ye Zexi confronts Li Changjian to secure He Jinyun’s payment, showing his protective nature.
• He Jinyun and Li Changjian: Their messages reveal a humorous understanding: Li Changjian wants reimbursement, while He Jinyun prioritizes avoiding Ye Zexi’s anger.
• Ye Zexi observing He Jinyun: The final scene quietly emphasizes Ye Zexi’s admiration as he watches He Jinyun practice alone.

Chapter Summary

Plot points and events

• After two weeks of practice, He Jinyun has memorized the choreography and continues refining every detail because he wants each performance to surpass the previous one.
• Ye Zexi visits him after filming ends, praises his dancing, and enthusiastically kisses and embraces him. They practice the duet together, and He Jinyun’s improved confidence and eye contact make Ye Zexi flustered.
• Their playful intimacy escalates when He Jinyun carries Ye Zexi into a room after teasing him about “seducing” him.
• As the finale of Era Idol 2 approaches, both men become nervous—especially He Jinyun, who is performing onstage before a large audience for the first time. Ye Zexi reassures him that he can look at him if he forgets the choreography.
• The finale begins with great fan anticipation for the pair’s announced duet. After the opening performances, Ye Zexi and He Jinyun finally appear onstage to explosive cheers. Their unexpected song choice, “Trouble Maker,” immediately excites the audience, and Ye Zexi begins the performance with a counted introduction.

Character development

• He Jinyun is shown as highly disciplined, perfectionistic, and increasingly confident in his dancing. Despite his public experience, he reveals vulnerability and stage fright before his first major live dance performance.
• Ye Zexi remains playful, affectionate, and openly admiring of He Jinyun. He also demonstrates emotional awareness by recognizing He Jinyun’s anxiety and offering practical encouragement.
• Their relationship grows more comfortable and intimate, with both teasing each other and relying on one another for confidence.

Significant themes

• Perfectionism and dedication: He Jinyun’s constant effort reflects his desire to improve beyond mere competence.
• Mutual support: The couple’s encouragement helps them manage the pressure of the finale.
• Public performance versus private intimacy: Their passionate, playful relationship contrasts with the need to maintain composure as mentors in front of trainees and fans.
• Anticipation and vulnerability: The finale highlights the tension between celebrity confidence and genuine nervousness.

Character interactions

• Ye Zexi praises He Jinyun’s dancing, hugs and kisses him, and playfully complains when He Jinyun tries to stop him because of his sweat.
• During practice, their eye contact and physical closeness make Ye Zexi accuse He Jinyun of deliberately seducing him.
• He Jinyun responds by lifting Ye Zexi and teasingly demonstrating what “seduction” looks like.
• Before the finale, He Jinyun takes Ye Zexi’s hand and kisses it, while Ye Zexi reassures him that he will be there to guide him if he forgets the choreography.

Page 263 Summary

• Plot and events: Ye Zexi and He Jinyun perform “Trouble Maker” together onstage, delivering a sensual, highly polished routine that excites both the live audience and livestream viewers. Their near-kiss leaves the crowd screaming, but the performance takes an unexpected turn when He Jinyun suddenly kneels while holding Ye Zexi’s hand. In front of thousands at the venue and millions online, he reveals that he has been planning the proposal for a long time and asks Ye Zexi to marry him.
• Character development: He Jinyun, normally reserved and not known for singing or dancing, shows confidence and charisma onstage. His performance and carefully planned proposal reveal how deeply committed he is to Ye Zexi. Ye Zexi, initially dazzled and then overwhelmed, realizes that the proposal is real only after pinching himself. His emotional reaction shows both his surprise and the profound significance of He Jinyun’s declaration.
• Character interactions: The couple performs in close physical and emotional coordination, using suggestive choreography and intense eye contact. After the song, He Jinyun takes Ye Zexi’s hand, kneels, and explains that he began planning the proposal after returning from the United Kingdom, consulting Ye Zexi’s aunt about his preferences and arranging other events as part of the plan. The audience encourages Ye Zexi to accept, while Ye Zexi remains focused entirely on He Jinyun.
• Significant themes: The chapter emphasizes public devotion, romantic commitment, and the blending of private love with public celebrity life. He Jinyun’s proposal mirrors Ye Zexi’s desire to share their relationship with the world, transforming a performance into a sincere declaration of love. The scene also highlights anticipation, emotional vulnerability, and the contrast between staged romance and genuine feeling. The chapter ends with Ye Zexi still stunned and facing the expectation of giving his answer.

Extra 1 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• During the Era Idol 2 finale, He Jinyun publicly proposes to Ye Zexi.
• Overwhelmed with emotion, Ye Zexi cries but happily accepts, saying he will marry He Jinyun.
• He Jinyun puts a diamond ring on Ye Zexi’s finger, and the two embrace as the audience and livestream viewers celebrate.
• The hundred trainees and Shan Zeyu return to the stage to perform a romantic song. He Jinyun and Ye Zexi join in, turning the performance into a public declaration of their love.
• The main story officially ends with the couple singing together beneath the stage lights.
• The overwhelming attention causes Weibo, Douban, and the finale livestream to crash repeatedly. Fans complain passionately, while the exhausted technicians struggle to manage the unprecedented traffic.
• Ye Jianbin, who attended the finale with Yan Man and Ye Haoyan, reacts angrily to the proposal, believing Ye Zexi is too young and agreed too quickly.
• Yan Man takes a more supportive view, reminding him that it is only a proposal and that the families can discuss the wedding later.
• Ye Jianbin remains displeased, especially when Yan Man mentions that the wedding discussions may involve both families and that Zhuang Lan will return from the United Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Ye Zexi: Shows his deep love and emotional vulnerability by accepting He Jinyun’s proposal despite being overwhelmed by tears. His willingness to marry demonstrates his certainty about their relationship.
• He Jinyun: Publicly commits to Ye Zexi in front of their fans, transforming their private romance into a celebrated future marriage.
• Ye Jianbin: Reveals his protective, fatherly concern and difficulty accepting how quickly Ye Zexi is moving toward marriage. His resistance also reflects his instinct to scrutinize He Jinyun and the He family.
• Yan Man: Acts as the calmer, more accepting voice in the family. She supports the couple and tries to reassure Ye Jianbin.
• Ye Haoyan: Initially resents attending the finale but, like everyone else, is caught off guard by the public proposal.
• Fans and technicians: The fans’ overwhelming excitement highlights the couple’s immense popularity, while the technicians’ frantic response shows the extraordinary scale of public interest.

Significant Themes

• Public and private love: He Jinyun and Ye Zexi’s relationship becomes a public celebration, with their proposal witnessed by fans, trainees, and millions of viewers.
• Commitment and emotional certainty: Ye Zexi’s immediate acceptance emphasizes the strength and confidence of their bond.
• The pressure of fame: The server crashes and fan reactions demonstrate how intensely the public follows their relationship.
• Family acceptance and generational concern: Ye Jianbin’s objections contrast with Yan Man’s acceptance, showing the tension between parental protectiveness and the couple’s independence.
• Love as a shared performance: The final song allows the couple to express their feelings symbolically and publicly, blending romance with the entertainment world that brought them together.

Character Interactions

• He Jinyun and Ye Zexi: Their proposal, embrace, and duet form the emotional center of the chapter. Their interaction shows mutual affection, trust, and readiness to build a life together.
• The couple and the audience: Fans respond with tears, cheers, blessings, and even frustration when the livestream crashes, emphasizing their emotional investment.
• Ye Jianbin and Yan Man: They debate the proposal, with Ye Jianbin objecting to its timing and Yan Man defending the couple’s decision.
• Ye Jianbin and Ye Haoyan: Although Ye Haoyan accompanies his father to the finale, the chapter mainly uses his presence to show that even the family is surprised by the public engagement.
• The couple and the trainees: The returning trainees and Shan Zeyu support the proposal by joining the performance, effectively blessing the relationship in front of the public.

Chapter Summary

• Ye family’s reaction to the engagement: Ye Jianbin is visibly upset after learning that Ye Zexi and He Jinyun plan to marry. The surrounding guests understand his parental discomfort, while Yan Man apologizes on his behalf. Ye Haoyan is also irritated, imagining that he will have to interact with He Jinyun whenever he asks Ye Zexi for limited-edition sneakers. He vents anonymously on Weibo, only to be mocked by fans, which makes him even angrier. Both father and son agree that Ye Zexi is marrying too young, while Yan Man can only accept their shared unhappiness.
• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s plans: Despite the Ye family’s reluctance, the marriage is settled. After the finale, Ye Zexi and He Jinyun discuss the timing and agree to hold the wedding the following year. Ye Zexi feels the engagement is unreal as he looks at his ring, but reassures He Jinyun that he is not having second thoughts. He Jinyun comforts him, saying Ye Zexi has plenty of time to adjust to being his partner. The affectionate exchange makes Ye Zexi happy and fills him with anticipation for their future together.
• Success of After the Rain: On October 1, After the Rain premieres and earns over 270 million yuan on its first day. By November, it finishes its theatrical run with 4.6 billion yuan, matching the success of The Famous General despite playing for only one month. Critics attribute its popularity to its socially relevant focus on campus bullying, emotionally powerful story, and Ye Zexi’s consistently strong acting.
• Awards and public announcement: In December, Ye Zexi is nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Bird Awards, while He Jinyun receives a Best Director nomination. At the January ceremony, both win their respective awards. During his acceptance speech, He Jinyun reveals that he and Ye Zexi will marry on Valentine’s Day, describing the award as a wedding blessing and gift. Ye Zexi is embarrassed by the public announcement, but the news causes another Weibo crash as fans spread the announcement of their February 14 wedding.
• Character development and themes: Ye Zexi moves from disbelief about marriage toward genuine excitement and emotional acceptance of his future with He Jinyun. He Jinyun demonstrates tenderness, patience, and pride in their relationship. The chapter combines family resistance with romantic reassurance, emphasizing parental protectiveness, commitment, public recognition, and the transition from private love to a celebrated partnership.

Chapter 136: Extra 2 — Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s wedding date is set for Valentine’s Day after discussions between both families.
• Although Ye Zexi initially objects to marrying so soon, Ye Jianbin and Zhuang Lan insist that the wedding should not be delayed.
• Zhuang Lan returns from the United Kingdom early to help Yan Man organize every detail, including the venue, banquet, formalwear, and design elements.
• The wedding is planned on an extravagant scale:
  • A prestigious hotel in the capital is selected.
  • The banquet, invitations, entertainment, and hosting are arranged at the highest standard.
  • Famous celebrities and performers are invited, with some—including Shan Zeyu—being hired under the pretense of commercial appearances and paid appearance fees.
• Ye Jianbin and Yan Man shower Ye Zexi with additional gifts and support:
  • Ye Jianbin buys him a larger villa near the Ye family home.
  • Restrictions are removed from Ye Zexi’s old bank accounts, including his company dividend account.
  • Yan Man hires a financial expert to help him manage his newly accessible wealth.
  • She also gives him an extremely rare luxury car.
• Ye Haoyan envies the car, and Ye Zexi generously lets him borrow it. Ye Haoyan takes it out for much longer than the promised “couple of laps,” prompting Yan Man to jokingly scold Ye Zexi for spoiling him.
• For their wedding photos, Ye Zexi and He Jinyun travel through the Alps and Europe, creating romantic memories and footage that is edited into a montage for the wedding guests.
• As the wedding approaches, Ye Zexi becomes increasingly anxious and repeatedly dreams that something will go wrong. He Jinyun comforts him with kisses and reassurance.
• On Valentine’s Day, the weather is perfect. Ye Zexi oversleeps and panics that they will miss the ceremony, but He Jinyun assures him there is still plenty of time.
• The chapter ends as the couple begins getting dressed and styled, with Ye Zexi anxiously urging everyone to hurry.

Character Developments

• Ye Zexi becomes more openly accepting of his family’s affection and generosity. Although overwhelmed by their lavish gifts, he responds warmly and shows his own generosity by letting Ye Haoyan drive the rare car.
• His nervousness reveals how deeply he values his marriage to He Jinyun and how much he wants the wedding to be perfect.
• He Jinyun remains calm, affectionate, and reassuring. He helps Ye Zexi manage his anxiety and turns his nightmares into moments of intimacy.
• Zhuang Lan, Yan Man, and Ye Jianbin demonstrate their enthusiasm and love by taking complete responsibility for the wedding preparations and ensuring that the couple receives the most luxurious celebration possible.
• Ye Haoyan is portrayed as playful, enthusiastic, and envious of Ye Zexi’s new car, while also benefiting from his brother’s indulgence.

Significant Themes

• Family love and acceptance: Both families actively support the marriage and celebrate Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s relationship.
• Generosity and indulgence: The extravagant wedding, gifts, financial support, and entertainment highlight the families’ desire to give the couple everything.
• Romantic commitment: The wedding preparations and travel montage emphasize the depth and permanence of Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s relationship.
• Anxiety versus reality: Ye Zexi’s nightmares contrast with the family’s careful preparations and He Jinyun’s confidence that the wedding will go smoothly.
• Shared happiness: Rather than treating the wedding as only the couple’s event, the families become deeply involved, viewing it as a collective celebration.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun discuss the extravagant arrangements with amused helplessness, particularly the decision to pay their friends to attend.
• Zhuang Lan shares her excitement over designing the couple’s formalwear and wishes she could also design their rings.
• Ye Zexi and Ye Haoyan share a playful brotherly moment when Ye Zexi gives him permission to drive the luxury car.
• Yan Man jokingly reprimands Ye Zexi for indulging Ye Haoyan too much.
• He Jinyun repeatedly comforts Ye Zexi after his wedding nightmares, using affection to calm him.
• On the wedding morning, Ye Zexi panics about oversleeping while He Jinyun remains composed and reassures him.

Chapter 267 Summary

• Wedding preparations and nervousness: On the morning of the wedding, Ye Zexi is unusually restless and repeatedly worries about being rushed, despite being the groom. The stylist reassures him, while He Jinyun watches him fondly and tells him he is not silly—only endearingly cute. Once they finish getting dressed and eat breakfast, Ye Zexi’s anxiety gradually settles.
• Arrival and ceremony: Ye Zexi and He Jinyun travel to the hotel with Yan Man and Zhuang Lan. When they arrive, He Jinyun personally opens the car door and offers Ye Zexi his hand. Ye Zexi is no longer nervous and walks into the hall with him amid enthusiastic applause and cheers. The wedding is also livestreamed online, where fans express their excitement, blessings, and emotional reactions.
• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s interaction: Ye Zexi successfully handles every part of the ceremony, including exchanging rings, and privately congratulates himself for not making any mistakes. He Jinyun notices his proud expression and smiles, embarrassing Ye Zexi. Their playful exchange highlights their intimacy and comfort with each other.
• Fan tribute video: Just as Ye Zexi begins to believe the wedding will proceed without surprises, the hall lights go out. A video created by his fans begins playing. Fans wearing Watermelon Leaves mascot heads recall the performances, memes, advertisements, and dramas that first introduced them to Ye Zexi, including his appearances on Era Idol, his performance of “Gokuraku Jodo,” his famous “ordinary rich person” meme, and his work in The Famous General.
• Character development: Ye Zexi’s nervousness gives way to confidence during the ceremony, but the fan tribute reveals his deep emotional attachment to his supporters and the journey they have shared over the past three years. He is overwhelmed and cries as he realizes how many people have accompanied him through every stage of his career.
• Themes: The chapter emphasizes love, commitment, gratitude, and the bond between an entertainer and his fans. The wedding represents not only Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s union but also the culmination of Ye Zexi’s personal and professional journey. The fans’ only wish is that he will remain happy, making the tribute a heartfelt expression of mutual support and affection.

Summary of “Extra Three”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The previous extra concludes with Ye Zexi becoming overwhelmed by the fans’ emotional tribute to his career and life. He cries uncontrollably while He Jinyun comforts him onstage.
• He Jinyun eventually carries Ye Zexi away from the venue in a bridal carry. The guests jokingly assume they are trying to avoid drinking and chase after them, creating a warm, humorous scene.
• The narration emphasizes that love has endured through time: between Ye Zexi and his fans, and between Ye Zexi and He Jinyun.
• The chapter then shifts focus to Ye Haoyan, now in his third year working at the Ye family company.
• Ye Haoyan’s daily routine is exhausting. He must watch the news with his father, Ye Jianbin, endure business-related questioning during the commute, clock in punctually, and handle demanding work despite being the company’s second young master.
• After making a mistake, Ye Haoyan is reprimanded by Ye Jianbin and forced to work overtime alone until evening.
• Feeling miserable, he sees a post from Ye Zexi showing that Ye Zexi is vacationing in the Maldives with He Jinyun. Jealous of his brother’s carefree life, Ye Haoyan complains to him.
• Ye Zexi responds affectionately, offering to buy him shoes or a figurine as consolation. Ye Haoyan is touched by his brother’s kindness before returning to work.
• The chapter ends as He Jinyun finishes grilling fish and approaches Ye Zexi, continuing their peaceful vacation scene.

Character Developments

• Ye Zexi remains emotionally sincere and deeply affected by his fans’ love. His tears show how meaningful his career and relationships are to him. He also demonstrates affection toward Ye Haoyan by immediately comforting him and offering a gift.
• He Jinyun is portrayed as patient, protective, and tender. He comforts Ye Zexi publicly without concern for appearances and physically takes him away when he becomes too emotional. During their vacation, he continues to care for Ye Zexi by grilling fish for him.
• Ye Haoyan is presented humorously as an overworked, disgruntled employee despite being part of the company-owning family. He resents his demanding routine but also reveals a childish, affectionate side when seeking sympathy and gifts from Ye Zexi.
• Ye Jianbin is strict and business-oriented, treating Ye Haoyan as an employee rather than indulging him as his son. His discipline reflects his determination to train Ye Haoyan to manage the company properly.

Significant Themes

• Enduring love: The previous scene frames love as something that survives fame, time, and change—between celebrities and fans, as well as between romantic partners.
• Family affection: Although Ye Haoyan complains about his circumstances, his exchange with Ye Zexi shows genuine sibling closeness and mutual care.
• Duty versus freedom: Ye Haoyan’s exhausting corporate life contrasts sharply with Ye Zexi’s relaxed vacation, highlighting different forms of responsibility and privilege.
• Humor in family life: Ye Haoyan’s exaggerated misery and Ye Zexi’s offer to buy him presents add a playful, domestic tone after the emotional conclusion of the previous extra.
• Public image versus private intimacy: Ye Zexi and He Jinyun are celebrated publicly, but their most meaningful affection appears in private gestures such as comforting, carrying, cooking, and caring for one another.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun share a tender public moment when He Jinyun embraces and soothes Ye Zexi, later carrying him away from the crowd.
• The host and guests cooperate with the couple while also teasing them, turning the emotional moment into a lighthearted celebration.
• Ye Jianbin interacts with Ye Haoyan as a strict mentor and employer, assigning him work and reprimanding him for mistakes.
• Ye Haoyan and Ye Zexi exchange affectionate messages, with Ye Haoyan seeking comfort and Ye Zexi responding generously.
• The closing interaction between Ye Zexi and He Jinyun—He Jinyun bringing him freshly grilled fish—reinforces their comfortable, loving domestic relationship.

Chapter 269 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Jinyun gives Ye Zexi grilled fish while they discuss Ye Haoyan’s exhausting work managing the family company.
• Ye Zexi jokes that his dividends depend on Haoyan working hard. He Jinyun decides to reward Haoyan with another car.
• When Ye Haoyan receives the gift, he becomes extremely happy, feeling that the hardships of running the company are worthwhile. This closes the lighthearted segment, The Humble Office Worker’s Daily Life.
• The focus then shifts to Tang Jing, whose mother pressures him over the phone to find a partner before returning home for New Year’s. She threatens to prevent him from coming home if he remains single.
• Tang Jing’s manager encourages him to try dating now that his career and reputation are secure, but Tang Jing feels that finding someone suitable is easier said than done.
• At a performance, Tang Jing notices that his singing partner, Shan Zeyu, is unusually irritable. Their performance is nevertheless flawless.
• Afterward, Shan Zeyu admits that his family is also pressuring him to find a partner and is using He Jinyun and Ye Zexi as examples. He complains that his family has even threatened to bar him from coming home for New Year’s.
• Tang Jing invites Shan Zeyu to have a drink, giving them a chance to continue venting and possibly grow closer.

Character Developments

• Ye Jinyun and Ye Zexi: Their affectionate, playful relationship remains stable. They show concern for Ye Haoyan in their own humorous way by rewarding his hard work.
• Ye Haoyan: Though overwhelmed by his responsibilities and unhappy about work, he is encouraged and emotionally reassured by He Jinyun’s generous gift.
• Tang Jing: He is successful and professionally secure but privately troubled by persistent family pressure to date. His helplessness is softened by his willingness to empathize with Shan Zeyu.
• Shan Zeyu: He is revealed to be facing the same romantic and familial pressure as Tang Jing. Though initially angry and defensive, he relaxes after expressing his frustrations.
• Tang Jing’s manager: He recognizes that Tang Jing is now in a position where dating would not damage his career and gently encourages him to pursue a relationship.

Significant Themes

• Family pressure and expectations: Both Tang Jing and Shan Zeyu struggle with relatives who equate adulthood and success with finding a partner.
• Work versus personal life: The chapter contrasts Ye Haoyan’s demanding career with Tang Jing’s and Shan Zeyu’s difficulty making room for romance.
• Emotional support and companionship: Tang Jing and Shan Zeyu bond over shared frustrations, suggesting that mutual understanding may become important to their relationship.
• Love and domestic happiness: He Jinyun and Ye Zexi’s affectionate partnership serves as an example others are pressured to imitate, while also representing the comfort and stability their families want for them.

Character Interactions

• He Jinyun and Ye Zexi tease each other while discussing Ye Haoyan and casually decide to reward him.
• Ye Haoyan reacts joyfully to He Jinyun’s car gift.
• Tang Jing has a tense but familiar conversation with his mother and later discusses dating with his manager.
• Tang Jing observes Shan Zeyu’s bad mood, asks about it, and listens sympathetically to his complaints.
• The chapter ends with Tang Jing inviting Shan Zeyu for a drink, creating an opportunity for deeper interaction between them.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jing invites Shan Zeyu to have a drink, then briefly worries that the invitation may be too sudden or inappropriate given their long professional relationship and mutual attraction to men.
• Shan Zeyu accepts, taking the initiative to leave immediately. Tang Jing is visibly pleased, and the two depart together.
• This scene concludes The Everyday Urge to Get Married.
• The chapter then shifts to an epilogue titled “A Few Things About Married Life,” focusing on Ye Zexi and He Jinyun.
• Marriage gives Ye Zexi financial freedom: Ye Jianbin stops restricting his spending and even provides him with an additional monthly allowance.
• Ye Zexi considers returning to a lazy, comfortable “couch potato” lifestyle, but He Jinyun repeatedly involves him in acting projects, either by giving him scripts or inviting him to co-star.
• Although Ye Zexi would prefer to relax, he agrees because he loves He Jinyun—and because he dislikes the idea of He Jinyun filming intimate scenes with other actors.
• Fans are delighted by Ye Zexi’s increased visibility and productivity, while Ye Zexi is equally happy to be supported and loved by both his spouse and his audience.
• The chapter and story end on a warm, contented note.

Character Developments

• Shan Zeyu shows growing confidence by accepting Tang Jing’s personal invitation instead of avoiding the potentially intimate situation.
• Tang Jing reveals nervousness and emotional investment in Shan Zeyu, but his relief and happiness become clear when Shan accepts.
• Ye Zexi embraces married life and financial independence, though his natural laziness remains. His willingness to keep acting demonstrates his devotion to He Jinyun.
• He Jinyun continues to combine his personal and professional lives, drawing Ye Zexi into his creative work.
• Ye Jianbin becomes more supportive and generous toward Ye Zexi.
• Ye Zexi’s fans remain enthusiastic and appreciative of his continued work.

Significant Themes

• Romantic progress and emotional courage: Shan Zeyu and Tang Jing move beyond professional boundaries toward a more personal relationship.
• Domestic happiness: Marriage provides Ye Zexi with security, affection, and financial freedom.
• Love expressed through compromise: Ye Zexi accepts demanding work partly out of love and jealousy, while He Jinyun includes him in his creative world.
• Public and private fulfillment: Ye Zexi’s happiness comes both from his marriage and from the affection of his fans.
• A satisfying ending: The story closes with its major characters entering stable, loving, and hopeful futures.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jing nervously invites Shan Zeyu for a private drink; Shan accepts directly, creating a moment of mutual romantic possibility.
• Ye Zexi and He Jinyun’s relationship is shown through playful tension: Ye wants to relax, while He repeatedly persuades him to act.
• Ye Zexi’s decisions reflect both devotion to He Jinyun and possessiveness regarding his intimate scenes with other actors.
• Ye Zexi maintains a positive relationship with his fans, who celebrate his post-marriage productivity and continue to support him.