Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Liang's true identity is revealed to He Jingao.
• Wu Liang saved He Jingao not to gain He Xue's favor, but on a whim.
• He Jingao is surprised by Wu Liang's kind and calm demeanor, unlike He Xue's description.

Character Developments

• Wu Liang: Shows a kind and calm side, different from his past reputation. He saved He Jingao without any ulterior motives.
• He Jingao: Realizes Wu Liang is not the scoundrel He Xue described. He is open-minded and enjoys chatting with Wu Liang.

Significant Themes

• Change and growth: Wu Liang's transformation from a violent, trouble-making scoundrel to a kind and calm individual.
• Perception vs. reality: He Jingao's initial perception of Wu Liang based on He Xue's description is challenged when he meets him in person.

Character Interactions

• Wu Liang and He Jingao: Despite their age difference, they have a natural and enjoyable conversation, with no generation gap. Wu Liang asks He Jingao not to reveal his identity to He Xue, and He Jingao asks Wu Liang for a satisfactory reason for his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Liang confesses to He Jingao that he's helping He Xue because she's the female lead in his script, and her happiness is crucial for his survival.
• He Jingao understands Wu Liang's feelings and decides to support him.
• Wu Xingsheng, overwhelmed by work, is watched over by Yao Qing, his loyal shadow.

Character Developments

• Wu Liang: Reveals his true motivations for helping He Xue, showing his dedication and selflessness.
• He Jingao: Understands Wu Liang's feelings and becomes more supportive of their relationship.
• Wu Xingsheng: Struggles with work and personal life, showing his human side.
• Yao Qing: Demonstrates his loyalty and concern for Wu Xingsheng's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and selflessness: Wu Liang's actions highlight his willingness to help others without expecting anything in return.
• The power of understanding: He Jingao's acceptance of Wu Liang's feelings allows them to grow closer.
• Loyalty and devotion: Yao Qing's unwavering support for Wu Xingsheng showcases his loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Wu Liang and He Jingao: Their conversation leads to a deeper understanding and mutual respect.
• Wu Xingsheng and Yao Qing: Their interaction reveals Yao Qing's concern for Wu Xingsheng's well-being and Wu Xingsheng's desire for privacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Xingsheng discusses Wu Liang's recent changes with Yao Qing, acknowledging Wu Liang's improvement.
• Wu Xingsheng reveals he knows the attack on Wu Liang wasn't an accident but hasn't intervened.
• Yao Qing expresses frustration with Wu Xingsheng's inaction and hints at Wu Liang's danger.
• Wu Xingsheng reveals Yao Shi is investigating the attack, trusting her abilities.
• Wu Xingsheng and Yao Qing reminisce about the past, discussing Yao Qing and Yao Shi's failed assassination attempt on Wu Xingsheng.

Character Developments

• Wu Xingsheng: Acknowledges Wu Liang's changes, shows concern for his son's safety, and reveals his past with Yao Qing and Yao Shi.
• Yao Qing: Expresses frustration with Wu Xingsheng's inaction, shows concern for Wu Liang, and reflects on his past with Wu Xingsheng.

Significant Themes

• Change and Growth: Wu Liang's transformation is a significant theme, as Wu Xingsheng acknowledges his son's improvement.
• Trust and Betrayal: The complex relationship between Wu Xingsheng, Yao Qing, and Yao Shi explores themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption.
• Power and Manipulation: Wu Xingsheng's influence over Yao Qing and Yao Shi highlights the theme of power and manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Wu Xingsheng and Yao Qing: Their conversation reveals their complex history, with Wu Xingsheng showing a mix of concern and manipulation, while Yao Qing expresses frustration and respect.
• Wu Xingsheng and Yao Shi (implied): Wu Xingsheng's mention of Yao Shi's investigation into the attack on Wu Liang hints at their relationship, with Wu Xingsheng trusting Yao Shi's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Xingsheng, the man who spared Yao Qing and Yao Shi's lives, proposed a bet: they would serve him for three years. If they could injure or kill him, he'd grant them their freedom; if not, they'd stay by his side forever.
• Yao Qing and Yao Shi attempted to assassinate Wu Xingsheng numerous times but failed, with Yao Shi eventually switching sides and assisting Wu Xingsheng against Yao Qing.
• Three years passed, and Yao Qing finally understood Wu Xingsheng's true strength and accepted his role as an assistant.
• Wu Xingsheng sends Yao Qing to check on his 'scoundrel' (Wu Liang) and report back.

Character Developments

• Yao Qing: Initially determined to assassinate Wu Xingsheng, he eventually accepts his role as an assistant and shows loyalty to Wu Xingsheng.
• Yao Shi: Switches sides and becomes Wu Xingsheng's ally, helping him against her own brother.
• Wu Xingsheng: Reveals his true strength to Yao Qing, demonstrating his power and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and loyalty: Wu Xingsheng's power and wisdom allow him to manipulate Yao Qing and Yao Shi into serving him, while Yao Qing's loyalty shifts as he understands Wu Xingsheng's true strength.
• Betrayal and redemption: Yao Shi betrays her brother to side with Wu Xingsheng, while Yao Qing eventually accepts his role as an assistant, showing redemption.

Character Interactions

• Yao Qing and Wu Xingsheng: Their relationship evolves from one of animosity and attempted assassination to one of loyalty and acceptance of Wu Xingsheng's power.
• Yao Shi and Wu Xingsheng: Yao Shi switches sides to assist Wu Xingsheng, showing a change in her loyalty and a new dynamic in their relationship.
• Yao Qing and Yao Shi: Their sibling relationship is strained due to Yao Shi's betrayal, leading to conflict and tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Liang arrives at Ye Luotong's neighborhood, drawing attention due to his Huihuangxing Academy uniform.
• He meets a security guard who takes his temperature and is surprised to find Wu Liang is a genuine student of Huihuangxing Academy.
• Wu Liang reaches Ye Luotong's door and is nearly hit by the door as it swings open, followed by two large trash bags.

Character Developments

• Wu Liang remains calm and composed, demonstrating his quick reflexes and agility.
• Ye Luotong, though not present, is shown to be careless and unaware of her surroundings, as evidenced by the open door and thrown trash bags.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between Wu Liang's extraordinary abilities and the ordinary world around him.
• The curiosity and envy of the neighborhood residents towards Wu Liang's status as a Huihuangxing Academy student.

Character Interactions

• Wu Liang interacts briefly with the security guard, who is nervous and respectful due to Wu Liang's status.
• Wu Liang's arrival at Ye Luotong's door hints at an upcoming interaction, although she is not yet present.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Wu Liang is ambushed by trash bags filled with a strange liquid when he arrives at Ye Luotong's house.
• The liquid, revealed to be a viscous milkshake, soaks Wu Liang's clothes, particularly his crotch.
• Ye Luotong, having just showered, is surprised to find Wu Liang in this state.
• Wu Liang decides to take a shower at Ye Luotong's place, and while in the bathroom, he finds her discarded bra and panties in the laundry basket.
• Ye Luotong enters the bathroom while Wu Liang is holding her underwear, leading to an awkward situation.

Character Developments

• Wu Liang: Shows quick reflexes and calmness under surprise attacks. He's also curious and nosy, leading him to pick up Ye Luotong's underwear.
• Ye Luotong: Initially embarrassed and amused by Wu Liang's predicament, she later shows concern for his comfort and allows him to use her bathroom.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and awkwardness due to unexpected situations.
• Trust and understanding between teacher and student, as Ye Luotong allows Wu Liang to use her bathroom despite her neat-freak tendencies.

Character Interactions

• Wu Liang and Ye Luotong: Their interaction is filled with awkwardness and surprise, with Wu Liang's curiosity leading to an embarrassing situation for both. Despite this, Ye Luotong shows understanding and concern for Wu Liang's predicament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Liang realizes he needs clothes after his were washed by Ye Luotong.
• Ye Luotong refuses to give him any, but eventually agrees to find something.
• She brings out a cosplay outfit for him to wear, which he finds unexpected and uncomfortable.

Character Developments

• Wu Liang: Shows embarrassment and discomfort at wearing the cosplay outfit.
• Ye Luotong: Shows a hint of shyness when presenting the cosplay outfit.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and discomfort due to unexpected circumstances.
• The unexpected nature of the situation, leading to humor.

Character Interactions

• Wu Liang and Ye Luotong: Their interaction is tense and awkward due to the cosplay outfit. Wu Liang is uncomfortable, while Ye Luotong shows a rare hint of shyness.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Ye Luotong shows Wu Liang the clothes she's made for him, which are cosplay outfits based on Gilgamesh, her favorite character.
• Wu Liang initially resists wearing them but eventually agrees due to his current state of undress.
• Ye Luotong becomes extremely excited and takes numerous photos of Wu Liang in the cosplay outfit.

Character Developments

• Wu Liang: Realizes Ye Luotong's deep obsession with Gilgamesh and feels uncomfortable under her intense gaze.
• Ye Luotong: Lets go of her usual serious demeanor and behaves like a fangirl, excited to see Wu Liang in the cosplay outfit.

Significant Themes

• Obsession: Ye Luotong's deep obsession with Gilgamesh is highlighted.
• Transformation: Ye Luotong's transformation from a serious teacher to an excited fangirl.

Character Interactions

• Wu Liang and Ye Luotong: Wu Liang feels uncomfortable under Ye Luotong's intense scrutiny, while she becomes overly excited and takes numerous photos of him in the cosplay outfit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qijiu, a cosplayer, visits Ye Luotong after a successful comic convention.
• Qijiu finds Ye Luotong photographing Wu Liang, who is cosplaying as a historical figure.
• Qijiu is impressed by Wu Liang's accurate recreation of the character's appearance and physique.

Character Developments

• Qijiu: Shows curiosity and appreciation for Wu Liang's cosplay.
• Ye Luotong: Reveals her fanaticism for photography and cosplay, losing her usual composure.

Significant Themes

• The passion and dedication of cosplayers.
• The blurring of lines between reality and cosplay.

Character Interactions

• Qijiu and Ye Luotong: Qijiu is surprised and impressed by Ye Luotong's behavior.
• Qijiu and Wu Liang: Qijiu critiques Wu Liang's expression, showing her knowledge of cosplay.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Wu Liang is forced to cosplay Gilgamesh for a photoshoot.
+ Qijiu, a cosplay enthusiast, critiques Wu Liang's cosplay and encourages him to join the cosplay circle.
+ Ye Luotong, Wu Liang's teacher and the photoshoot director, kicks Qijiu out for talking too much and disrupting the shoot.
+ Qijiu suspects Ye Luotong has feelings for Wu Liang due to her unusual behavior.

Character Developments

+ Wu Liang: Shows patience and tolerance during the photoshoot but is relieved when it ends.
+ Qijiu: Demonstrates her passion and knowledge about cosplay, but also shows a tendency to gossip and meddle in others' business.
+ Ye Luotong: Reveals a protective side towards Wu Liang, hinting at possible romantic feelings.

Significant Themes

+ Cosplay as an art form that requires deep understanding and commitment.
+ The line between professional and personal relationships, particularly between teachers and students.
+ The blurred line between admiration and romantic feelings.

Character Interactions

+ Wu Liang and Qijiu: Wu Liang is annoyed by Qijiu's constant talking and encouragement to join the cosplay circle.
+ Ye Luotong and Qijiu: Ye Luotong is irritated by Qijiu's presence and her insinuations about her relationship with Wu Liang.
+ Wu Liang and Ye Luotong: Wu Liang is relieved when Ye Luotong ends the photoshoot, while Ye Luotong shows protectiveness towards Wu Liang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Liang reveals his poor academic performance to Ye Luotong and Qijiu.
• Ye Luotong decides to tutor Wu Liang to prevent him from being held back.
• Wu Liang claims he has changed and doesn't need tutoring, proposing a Q&A session to prove it.

Character Developments

• Wu Liang: Shows confidence in his academic abilities, hinting at his mysterious transformation.
• Ye Luotong: Initially dismissive of Wu Liang's claims, becomes shocked and excited as he proves his knowledge.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and Growth: Wu Liang's sudden academic prowess suggests a significant change in his character.
• Knowledge and Expertise: The depth of Wu Liang and Ye Luotong's historical knowledge highlights their passion and proficiency in the subject.

Character Interactions

• Wu Liang and Ye Luotong: Their intellectual debate reveals their shared love for history and challenges Ye Luotong's initial perceptions of Wu Liang.
• Wu Liang and Qijiu: Qijiu's reactions serve as a foil to Wu Liang's transformation, highlighting the stark contrast between his past and present academic abilities.

Plot Points & Events

• Ye Luotong, a history teacher, desires intellectual discussions about ancient history but finds colleagues avoiding her.
• Wu Liang, initially intended to prove he didn't need tutoring, ends up debating with Ye Luotong about ancient history and legends.
• Wu Liang and Qijiu start drinking beer, with Wu Liang dismissing the beer's quality.

Character Developments

• Ye Luotong: Realizes Wu Liang's unexpected historical knowledge, causing her to question her previous perceptions of him.
• Wu Liang: Shows expertise in ancient history, challenges Ye Luotong's views, and exhibits a high alcohol tolerance.

Significant Themes

• The clash between historical facts and legends.
• The impact of first impressions and changing perceptions of others.

Character Interactions

• Ye Luotong and Wu Liang: Engage in a heated debate about ancient history, challenging each other's viewpoints.
• Wu Liang and Qijiu: Start drinking together, with Wu Liang criticizing the beer's quality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Liang becomes drunk after drinking only two bottles of beer, exhibiting symptoms of alcohol poisoning.
• He falls unconscious while trying to walk to his room, leading Ye Luotong to help him up.
• Wu Liang's arm wraps around Ye Luotong's waist, causing her to blush and stammer.

Character Developments

• Wu Liang: Despite his high tolerance for alcohol in his previous life, his current body is extremely sensitive to it, leading to his drunken state.
• Ye Luotong: She shows concern for Wu Liang's well-being, helping him up when he falls.

Significant Themes

• Alcohol's effects on Wu Liang's current body.
• Ye Luotong's growing concern and care for Wu Liang.

Character Interactions

• Wu Liang and Ye Luotong: Wu Liang's drunken state leads to an unexpected embrace, causing Ye Luotong to blush and stammer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Milutin suggests making the people who wronged the Young Master pay.
• Wu Liang gets drunk and clings to Ye Luotong, falling asleep.
• Wu Liang vomits on Ye Luotong and Qijiu.

Character Developments

• Milutin shows her ruthless side, desiring revenge.
• Wu Liang's low alcohol tolerance is revealed, and he acts on impulse when drunk.
• Ye Luotong and Qijiu show their care for Wu Liang despite his antics.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and retribution (Milutin's desire to make wrongdoers pay).
• Impulsiveness and its consequences (Wu Liang's actions when drunk).
• Care and responsibility (Ye Luotong and Qijiu's concern for Wu Liang).

Character Interactions

• Milutin and Yao Shi discuss their plans for revenge.
• Wu Liang and Ye Luotong have a close physical interaction due to Wu Liang's drunkenness.
• Ye Luotong and Qijiu work together to help Wu Liang, showing their friendship and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Liang, drunk, is helped to bed by Qijiu and Ye Luotong.
• Qijiu leaves to find pajamas and clean the hallway.
• Ye Luotong stays with Wu Liang, reflecting on her past and comparing Wu Liang to a former cosplay idol.
• Wu Liang, still asleep, grabs Ye Luotong's wrist and pulls her onto the bed, embracing her.

Character Developments

• Ye Luotong: Reflects on her past as a cosplayer and her current life as a teacher. She feels envious of Qijiu's dedication to cosplay and wonders about Wu Liang's resemblance to a former idol.
• Wu Liang: Shows a protective instinct even in his sleep, pulling Ye Luotong onto the bed and embracing her.

Significant Themes

• The past catching up with the present (Ye Luotong's reflection on her cosplay days and Wu Liang's resemblance to the former idol).
• The power dynamics between teacher and student, and the blurring of those lines (Ye Luotong's actions and Wu Liang's reaction).

Character Interactions

• Qijiu and Ye Luotong: They work together to help Wu Liang, with Qijiu teasing Ye Luotong about her strength and Ye Luotong envying Qijiu's dedication to cosplay.
• Ye Luotong and Wu Liang: Ye Luotong reflects on Wu Liang's changes and resemblance to a former idol. Wu Liang, in his sleep, pulls Ye Luotong onto the bed and embraces her.

• Key Plot Points and Events: Ye Luotong and Wu Liang fall asleep together after Wu Liang hugs her. Qijiu finds them like this and is surprised. Wu Liang's phone rings repeatedly, disturbing their sleep, and Ye Luotong answers it, telling the caller to stop harassing them.

Character Developments

• Ye Luotong: She shows a softer side when dealing with Wu Liang, even falling asleep with him. She also demonstrates her annoyance when disturbed during sleep.
• Wu Liang: He sleeps peacefully, hugging Ye Luotong like a pillow, showing his childlike and dependent nature.
• Significant Themes: The theme of teacher-student relationships and the potential complications of such relationships is introduced. Ye Luotong's struggle with her feelings for Wu Liang is also hinted at.
• Character Interactions: Ye Luotong and Wu Liang interact intimately, with Ye Luotong stroking Wu Liang's hair and them falling asleep together. Qijiu's interaction with Ye Luotong shows her concern and surprise about their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Shi discovers a woman's voice on the phone, which angers her and leads her to destroy the phone.
• Yao Shi decides to go find Wu Xie (the Young Master) after learning he's with a woman and not at his teacher's house for tutoring.
• Yao Qing, Yao Shi's elder brother, returns to the Wu Family, surprising Yao Shi and Milutin.

Character Developments

• Yao Shi: Shows intense anger and possessiveness when she learns Wu Xie is with another woman.
• Yao Qing: Reveals his unusual hair and eye color are due to a past illness, hinting at a mysterious past.

Significant Themes

• Possessiveness and jealousy in relationships.
• The impact of past events on one's present appearance and demeanor.

Character Interactions

• Yao Shi and Milutin: Yao Shi's impulsive behavior contrasts with Milutin's caution and concern for propriety.
• Yao Shi and Yao Qing: Yao Shi is initially surprised and annoyed by Yao Qing's return, showing a lack of warmth towards her brother. Yao Qing, however, is polite and respectful towards Milutin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Shi confronts Yao Qing about his sudden return to the Wu Family.
• Yao Qing reveals that the Master is aware of the Young Master's attack not being an accident.
• Yao Shi discovers that the adults know the mastermind's identity but haven't acted.
• Yao Shi expresses her disapproval of the Master's inaction and decides to protect the Young Master herself.

Character Developments

• Yao Shi: Shows concern for the Young Master's safety, becomes determined to protect him, and displays disapproval of the Master's actions.
• Yao Qing: Shows disapproval of Yao Shi's actions, reveals the Master's awareness of the situation, and expresses disappointment in Yao Shi's lack of improvement.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and duty: Yao Shi's loyalty to the Young Master and her sense of duty as his maid drive her actions.
• Family dynamics: The complex relationships between siblings (Yao Shi and Yao Qing) and parents (Wu Xingsheng and the Young Master) are explored.
• Power and inaction: The Master's knowledge of the situation and his inaction raise questions about his priorities and the consequences of his decisions.

Character Interactions

• Yao Shi and Yao Qing: Sibling tension escalates as Yao Shi challenges Yao Qing's revelations and Yao Qing expresses disappointment in Yao Shi's actions.
• Yao Shi and the Master (Wu Xingsheng): Yao Shi's disapproval of the Master's inaction hints at a potential rift in their relationship.
• Yao Shi and the Young Master: Yao Shi's determination to protect the Young Master strengthens their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Qing, Yao Shi's brother, provokes her to reveal her feelings for Young Master, understanding that she's in love with him.
• Wu Liang wakes up in a room with Ye Luotong sleeping beside him, having no memory of what happened when he was drunk. He flees the room to avoid an awkward situation.

Character Developments

• Yao Shi: Realizes her feelings for Young Master are deeper than she thought, as she's willing to defy her master for him.
• Wu Liang: Discovers the body he's inhabiting has a low alcohol tolerance and is embarrassed by his actions while drunk.

Significant Themes

• Love and Relationships: Yao Shi's feelings for Young Master are explored, and Wu Liang's potential romantic interest in Ye Luotong is hinted at.
• Embarrassment and Awkwardness: Wu Liang's embarrassment over his drunken behavior and the awkward situation he finds himself in with Ye Luotong.

Character Interactions

• Yao Qing and Yao Shi: Yao Qing provokes Yao Shi to understand her feelings for Young Master better.
• Wu Liang and Ye Luotong: Wu Liang wakes up next to Ye Luotong, leading to an awkward and embarrassing situation for both.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Luotong, the female lead, experiences her first physical intimacy with her student, Wu Liang, while sleeping together due to a misunderstanding.
• Wu Liang wakes up to find Qijiu, the villain, in a suggestive state, leading to an awkward interaction between them.
• Wu Liang changes clothes in front of Qijiu, revealing his muscular physique, which Qijiu finds surprisingly attractive.

Character Developments

• Ye Luotong: Experiences her first intimate moment, causing her to feel shy and embarrassed.
• Wu Liang: Realizes he may have taken advantage of Ye Luotong while asleep and feels guilty, but decides to keep it a secret.
• Qijiu: Discovers Wu Liang's muscular physique and is unexpectedly attracted to him, challenging her initial perception of him as just a young boy.

Significant Themes

• First love and innocence: Ye Luotong's reaction to her first intimate moment highlights her inexperience and innocence.
• Attraction and perception: Qijiu's attraction to Wu Liang's physique challenges her initial perception of him as a young, innocent student.

Character Interactions

• Ye Luotong and Wu Liang: Their interaction is minimal in this chapter, but Ye Luotong's thoughts reveal her embarrassment and confusion about their shared moment.
• Wu Liang and Qijiu: Their interaction is filled with tension and awkwardness, with Qijiu teasing Wu Liang about his alcohol tolerance and Wu Liang trying to maintain his dignity as a man.