Chapter Summaries

Plot points and events

• Tang Shiba jokes about marriage with Si Wuyu, who takes her teasing seriously and playfully clings to her.
• Tang Lin, Tang Xiao, and Fang Cheng arrive dressed as groomsmen. Tang Lin’s suit is too tight because he has gotten more muscular, and he suspects his brothers chose the wrong size deliberately.
• The family heads to Jintang Hotel for Tang Eldest Brother’s wedding. Si Wuyu rides with Tang Shiba and her parents, while Gu Qingcheng keeps herself covered to avoid attention.
• Tang Shiba’s reputation for exposing gossip makes hotel guests nervous around her. She notices Director Li and thinks about rumors that a newcomer wants to displace his wife; the family’s reaction makes Director Li uneasy, though he cannot hear her thoughts.
• Tang Shiba spots Han Feng and privately concludes that Third Brother is about to realize he is gay. Their parents are shocked and unsure how to respond, while Gu Qingcheng quietly enjoys the family’s confusion.
• Tang Eldest Brother and Shang Yun arrive to media attention and enter the wedding hall together. Guests admire them, but some spread rumors that Shang Yun is pregnant and that the marriage is an alliance.
• Tang Shiba confronts a guest who repeats the pregnancy rumor. He admits he made it up, apologizes, and is warned not to spread it further. The wedding proceeds.

Character developments and interactions

• Tang Shiba remains bold, playful, and protective of her family. She uses her fearsome reputation to challenge malicious gossip about Shang Yun.
• Si Wuyu acts possessive and affectionate toward Tang Shiba, jokingly treating her marriage remark as a serious promise.
• Tang Lin is embarrassed and irritated by his tight groomsman suit, while Tang Xiao and Gu Qingcheng flirt openly.
• Tang Dad and Tang Mom react with surprise to Tang Shiba’s thought about Third Brother’s sexuality. Dad urges acceptance; Mom struggles to reconcile it with her expectations.
• Tang Eldest Brother and Shang Yun appear united and happy, their usual bickering giving way to mutual anticipation on their wedding day.
• The guests show how rumors circulate at social events, but Tang Shiba’s intervention quickly silences one source.

Significant themes

• Gossip and reputation: Rumors about Director Li, Third Brother, and Shang Yun shape how people behave, while Tang Shiba’s ability to expose secrets makes others wary.
• Family acceptance: The parents’ reaction raises the question of accepting a child’s identity, even before he has recognized it himself.
• Love versus social judgment: The newlyweds’ visible affection contrasts with guests’ speculation that their marriage is transactional or forced.
• Protecting loved ones: Tang Shiba refuses to let unfounded rumors about Shang Yun pass unchallenged.

Key plot points and events

• Tang Xuan and Shang Yun exchange wedding rings onstage, and Tang Xuan kisses her hand.
• Their guests chant for a kiss. After Tang Lin gives him a push, Tang Xuan asks Shang Yun’s permission and gives her a brief kiss.
• Asked how they fell in love, Tang Xuan claims it was love at first sight. Shang Yun is briefly moved, but Tang Shiba’s audible inner thoughts reveal that Tang Xuan previously preferred manipulative, fragile women—the opposite of Shang Yun.
• Tang Xuan redirects attention by inviting his parents onto the stage. When asked whom he most wants to thank, he names Tang Shiba, leaving her puzzled.
• The emcee calls for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to dance. Tang Shiba loudly asks to see her eldest brother dance, then theatrically hides against Si Wuyu. Tang Xuan reluctantly steps forward.

Character developments

• Tang Xuan shows unusual nervousness and restraint with Shang Yun, asking before kissing her. His public declaration of love is undermined by the private thoughts Tang Shiba reveals.
• Shang Yun is touched by Tang Xuan’s tenderness and believes his claim of love at first sight—until she hears what he used to look for in women, leaving her hurt and doubtful.
• Tang Shiba remains an irreverent source of private commentary, but Tang Xuan’s unexpected gratitude hints at how important she is to him.
• Tang Lin playfully pushes his hesitant brother into action.

Significant themes

• Public romance versus private truth: Tang Xuan’s polished wedding speech clashes with the less flattering history revealed through Tang Shiba’s thoughts.
• Trust and romantic uncertainty: Shang Yun wants to believe Tang Xuan’s feelings are genuine but struggles when his past suggests otherwise.
• Family bonds and comic teasing: The wedding is filled with affectionate pressure, banter, and Tang Xuan’s quiet gratitude toward his sister.

Character interactions

• Tang Xuan and Shang Yun share a tentative, respectful exchange of rings and a restrained kiss.
• Tang Lin teases Tang Xuan into kissing his bride, while Tang Shiba privately criticizes his hesitation.
• Tang Xuan calls his parents onstage to divert attention from the awkward love-story question and then publicly thanks Tang Shiba.
• Tang Shiba’s exaggerated flirtatious performance with Si Wuyu prompts the crowd to stare and forces Tang Xuan into the requested dance.

Key plot points and events

• At Tang Eldest Brother Tang Xuan’s wedding, the guests insist he choose between dancing Subject Three and playing a kissing game. He chooses the dance to avoid more wedding pranks.
• Xuan leads the dance despite not knowing the moves. His confident but wildly incorrect routine throws Tang Lin and the other dancers off, turning the performance into a chaotic “zombie dance.” Tang Shiba records it to tease him later.
• After the dance, the host announces the bouquet toss. Si Wuyu tries to join in because he wants to marry Tang Shiba, but she pulls him back and promises to catch the bouquet at her second brother’s wedding.
• Shang Yun aims the bouquet toward the pregnant Gu Qingcheng, who catches it and hurries away. Tang Second Brother follows her, and Tang Lin soon slips offstage too.
• The celebrations continue with wedding toasts.

Character developments and interactions

• Tang Xuan reveals a goofy, uninhibited side around his family. He mistakes Shang Yun’s laughter at his terrible dancing for being emotionally moved, and becomes even more pleased with himself.
• Tang Lin begins as a competent dancer and tries to correct Xuan, but is eventually thrown off by his brother’s mistakes.
• Tang Shiba and Si Wuyu continue their affectionate banter. Si openly expresses that he wants to marry her; she blushes but defers the idea to her second brother’s wedding.
• Shang Yun laughs so hard at Xuan’s dance that she tears up, then deliberately tosses the bouquet toward Gu Qingcheng.
• Tang Second Brother quietly shows concern for Gu Qingcheng by following her after she catches the bouquet.

Significant themes

• Family affection through teasing: The wedding’s pranks and laughter show the family’s closeness.
• Romance and marriage: Si’s eagerness to marry Tang Shiba contrasts with her embarrassed, playful response, while the bouquet toss prompts speculation about future weddings.
• Comic disruption: Xuan’s complete lack of dance skill derails the performance, showing how one person’s confidence can send everyone else into chaos.

Plot points and events

• At Tang Eldest Brother’s wedding banquet, President Wang tries to toast him. Tang Eldest Brother is usually known for pretending to drink, but this time Tang Shiba intervenes.
• Tang Shiba serves Tang Eldest Brother water while somehow giving President Wang real liquor. She keeps the drinks coming until Wang collapses, and his embarrassed relatives carry him away.
• Tang Lin takes the bottle, assuming he can handle the same “liquor.” Director Li then approaches Tang Shiba with juice, hoping to talk—and asking her to protect him through worship. When she threatens to expose an affair involving a woman, compromising photos, and the loss of his baby, he flees.
• After the banquet, the family meets to decide who will manage the company during the newlyweds’ honeymoon. Tang Shiba supports Second Brother, noting that Third Brother needs to promote his film. The decision is made, and Tang Lin raises no objection.
• Before leaving, Eldest Brother gives Tang Shiba five million as a wedding gift. Her thoughts reveal that Third Brother has tampered with Eldest Brother’s condoms so the bride might become pregnant. Eldest Brother hears this, storms upstairs, and chases Third Brother, who escapes while taunting him.

Character developments and interactions

• Tang Shiba shows her usual mix of cleverness, mischief, and money-mindedness. She protects her eldest brother from the toast, humiliates President Wang, and uses gossip as leverage to scare Director Li away.
• Eldest Brother is touched by Shiba’s apparent help, only to learn she was also expecting a generous reward. He is generous with her, but his honeymoon plans are thrown into chaos by her revelation.
• Third Brother continues to needle his eldest brother, first by sabotaging his condoms and then by fleeing his anger.
• Second Brother and Third Brother both volunteer to run the company, but Shiba’s practical argument settles the matter in Second Brother’s favor.
• President Wang and Director Li are exposed as comic foils: Wang’s insistence on real drinking ends in a public collapse, while Li’s attempt to enlist Shiba’s protection ends in panic.

Significant themes

• Family mischief and affection: The siblings tease, provoke, and occasionally help one another, with Shiba’s cash gift and the brothers’ antics underscoring their close but chaotic bonds.
• Deception and comic role reversal: The fake liquor lets Shiba turn the toast against Wang, while the condom sabotage threatens to reverse the newlyweds’ plans.
• Power, reputation, and gossip: Shiba’s ability to expose private scandals gives her leverage over Director Li.
• Responsibility and ambition: The family’s company decision contrasts with the wedding-party chaos, as Second Brother takes on leadership while Third Brother focuses on his film.

Key plot points and events

• Tang Lin trains Er Gou and Iron Egg for a pet competition, but Er Gou rebels against having a rabbit balance on his head.
• Er Gou changes his mind when Tang Shiba reveals that the team event offers a much larger prize: three million yuan and six months of big bones. The promise of meeting female dogs helps win him over too.
• Tang Lin finishes promoting his film, whose premiere is a week away, then takes Er Gou and Iron Egg to the competition with Tang Shiba.
• At the venue, fans crowd around the group. Tang Shiba jokes that Er Gou bites people on the butt, terrifying the would-be petters and embarrassing the dog.
• Fans ask about Tang Shiba’s relationship with Si Wuyu and gossip about Gu Qingcheng. Tang Shiba confirms she and Si Wuyu are together but deflects questions about marriage and Gu Qingcheng.
• Iron Egg attracts attention for his muscular appearance and cool demeanor, though he drops the act to seek cuddles from Tang Shiba. Er Gou bristles at the rabbit’s closeness to her.
• Tang Shiba spots familiar fans competing with crabs, lobsters, and turtles; she learns they bought the animals after hearing she would attend.

Character developments and interactions

• Er Gou swings between pride and appetite: he resents being used as a rabbit’s perch, then gladly sacrifices his dignity for food and the chance to meet potential mates. He also competes with Iron Egg for Tang Shiba’s attention.
• Tang Shiba playfully manipulates Er Gou into participating, teases him in front of fans, and handles questions about her private life with tactful evasions.
• Tang Lin takes charge of training and competition preparations, while relying on Tang Shiba’s knack for persuading Er Gou.
• Iron Egg maintains an aloof, impressive public image but is affectionate with Tang Shiba, which fuels Er Gou’s jealousy.
• Tang Shiba and her fans share an easy, teasing rapport. The fans openly speculate about celebrity relationships, then show their support by entering the competition with unlikely pets.

Significant themes

• Food and incentives: Er Gou’s competitive spirit is easily awakened by the promise of bones and prize money.
• Comic rivalry and jealousy: Er Gou’s clashes with Iron Egg center on status and Tang Shiba’s affection.
• Public image versus private behavior: Iron Egg’s cool pose gives way to cuddling, while Er Gou’s imposing reputation is undercut by Tang Shiba’s jokes.
• Fan devotion and celebrity gossip: The fans’ enthusiasm drives both their questions and their eccentric efforts to support Tang Shiba.

Key plot points and events

• The team race requires each animal to carry another teammate without letting them touch the ground; both must finish alive. The course includes a high fence, a flaming hoop, moving plastic balls, and an underwater section.
• Tang Shiba threatens to post an embarrassing video of Er Gou unless it places in the top three. Er Gou is reluctant to carry the heavy Iron Egg, but accepts the task.
• Er Gou carries Iron Egg in its mouth, despite their bickering over how and where to hold it. At the start, Er Gou races ahead of the other competitors and clears the first fence easily, while Iron Egg swings uncomfortably.

Character developments

• Er Gou shifts from anxious reluctance to determined confidence, drawing on pride in its strength and racing ability.
• Iron Egg is ambitious about the race but quickly discovers that being carried by Er Gou is uncomfortable.
• Tang Shiba is forceful and teasing, using threats to motivate Er Gou; she also shows confidence in its abilities.
• Tang Lin guides Er Gou and worries about the course, but trusts Tang Shiba’s decision to have Er Gou carry Iron Egg.

Significant themes

• Teamwork and trust: The pair’s success depends on Er Gou carrying Iron Egg safely through obstacles.
• Pride and pressure: Er Gou fears public embarrassment but is pushed to perform by its owner.
• Humor through contrast: Er Gou’s speed and swagger contrast with Iron Egg’s discomfort and the pair’s squabbling.

Character interactions

• Tang Shiba pressures Er Gou and makes the final call on how the team will compete.
• Tang Lin coaches Er Gou, especially on holding Iron Egg securely.
• Er Gou and Iron Egg exchange comic complaints, but Er Gou ultimately carries Iron Egg and launches into the race.
• The crowd cheers Er Gou’s speed, while Tang Shiba relaxes and watches the other competitors.

Plot points and events

• A nervous husky farts its crab teammate off its tail, then trips and tumbles, amusing the crowd. Its owner removes it from the race.
• Er Gou clears the fiery second obstacle. At the third, it initially plans to slow down for the steep turn, but a golden retriever races past using an expert maneuver to dodge and brake with the falling plastic balls.
• Er Gou copies the retriever’s technique and gets through the obstacle. By the fourth and final obstacle, only Er Gou, the golden retriever, and a sheepdog remain.
• The final obstacle is an underwater passage. Iron Egg panics and thrashes, making it difficult for Er Gou to navigate. Tang Shiba says the passage is in the pool wall and suggests ramming into it. Er Gou takes her advice literally, using Iron Egg as a battering ram while Tang Shiba cheers.

Character developments and interactions

• Er Gou proves observant and adaptable: it studies the golden retriever’s technique and imitates it successfully. It remains determined to win, though it responds to Tang Shiba’s unconventional advice with questionable judgment.
• Iron Egg is frightened of the water and distressed by Er Gou’s rough attempts to find the passage. Their partnership becomes central to the final challenge.
• Tang Shiba enjoys the chaos and encourages Er Gou, even when her advice is potentially harmful. The system objects to her reckless approach.
• The golden retriever emerges as Er Gou’s serious rival. Formerly a search-and-rescue dog, it displays impressive skill and stamina; its python companion is also an advantage in the water.
• The spectators shift from nervous anticipation to laughter and concern as the race’s mishaps and close competition unfold.

Significant themes

• Adaptability and rivalry: Er Gou learns by observing its opponent and quickly adjusts its strategy.
• Comic chaos: Nervous pets, mishaps, and literal-minded problem-solving turn the race into slapstick comedy.
• Trust and teamwork: Er Gou and Iron Egg must rely on each other, though Er Gou’s methods test that trust.
• Determination under pressure: Er Gou keeps pushing toward the finish despite a formidable rival and a panicked teammate.

Key events

• Er Gou and Iron Egg finish second in the preliminary race after a sheepdog, Dashuai, cuts in ahead of them. Er Gou angrily accuses Dashuai of cheating, while Dashuai runs to her owner, Yang Xin, for comfort.
• Yang Xin jokes with Tang Lin about Er Gou’s reputation for insulting people. She tries to make peace by suggesting Dashuai groom Er Gou, but Er Gou refuses.
• Tang Lin’s complicated reaction to Yang Xin hints at a painful past between them. Tang Shiba’s narration reveals that Yang Xin once took their dating rumors seriously, but Han Feng’s interference upset her and damaged her relationship with Tang Lin.
• The finals present a new challenge: pets must crawl while carrying their teammates without letting them touch the ground. Tang Lin and Tang Shiba test several ways for Er Gou to carry Iron Egg, but none work well.
• Thirty pets qualify. Er Gou ranks among the top five but trails the leader by twenty seconds. The leading team includes a retired military dog with a damaged leg and a gecko hidden safely in its mouth, making it exceptionally fast.
• The chapter ends by introducing a dangerous German Shepherd whose owner has excused its past attack and encouraged its behavior. The dog has become increasingly aggressive toward children and smaller dogs.

Character developments and interactions

• Er Gou is competitive, proud, and quick-tempered, but its refusal to approach Dashuai also shows its stubbornness. It and Iron Egg remain a team, though their coordination will need work for the finals.
• Tang Lin is protective of Er Gou and uneasy around Yang Xin, suggesting unresolved regret about their past. He quickly redirects Tang Shiba when she starts probing.
• Tang Shiba shifts from family gossip to focusing on the prize and helping solve the finals challenge.
• Yang Xin and Tang Lin exchange friendly jokes, but their interaction carries tension from their estrangement. Yang Xin’s affection for Dashuai contrasts with Er Gou’s dismissive attitude.
• The German Shepherd’s owner is portrayed as enabling the dog’s aggression, setting up a troubling contrast with the disciplined military dog.

Significant themes

• Competition encourages both fair play and cheating, even among dogs.
• Past misunderstandings can leave lasting emotional distance.
• Responsible ownership matters: excusing harmful behavior can make it worse.
• Teamwork and adaptability will be crucial as the competition becomes more difficult.

Key plot points and events

• Before the team race, Tang Shiba warns Er Gou about Decheng, a German shepherd known for ramming other dogs. Er Gou enters the race determined to watch him.
• At the start, Er Gou takes the lead. Decheng begins knocking competitors aside, injuring several dogs and provoking angry spectators.
• Decheng’s owner defends his behavior and argues that dogs naturally bite. Spectators recognize Decheng from an earlier video of him biting a person and call for his disqualification, but the host says stopping the race would be unfair.
• As Decheng closes in on the retired military dogs, Er Gou runs beside him. When Decheng tries to ram him, Er Gou dodges with a hip swing that nearly sends Decheng tumbling.
• Er Gou then taunts Decheng with comic antics, repeatedly baiting him while continuing the race. The crowd cheers, seeing Er Gou’s retaliation as deserved payback.
• Decheng’s owner insults Tang Shiba. Zhu Zhu (called Little Princess here) steps in and flirts pointedly at the woman’s husband, prompting a jealous argument that escalates into a public fight. Susan praises Zhu Zhu’s clever intervention.

Character developments

• Er Gou shifts from proud racer to vigilant defender of the other dogs. He uses agility and humor to frustrate Decheng rather than simply meeting force with force.
• Decheng is portrayed as an aggressive bully who targets multiple dogs and reacts furiously when someone turns his tactics against him.
• Decheng’s owner remains unapologetic about his conduct and becomes hostile when challenged.
• Zhu Zhu reveals herself as sharp, theatrical, and quick to provoke the owner into a distraction.
• Tang Shiba and the Sugar Fans stand together when Tang Shiba is insulted.

Significant themes

• Fairness and accountability: The crowd questions whether rule-abiding competition should excuse dangerous behavior.
• Bullying and retaliation: Er Gou uses Decheng’s own tactics against him, turning aggression into comic humiliation.
• Responsibility for animals: Decheng’s owner claims aggression is natural, while others argue owners must train and restrain their pets.
• Public spectacle: The race’s competitive drama spills into the stands, where both the dogs’ antics and the humans’ quarrels become entertainment.

Character interactions

• Tang Shiba warns Er Gou, while Tang Lin cheers him on.
• Er Gou confronts Decheng through evasive maneuvers and taunts, earning the crowd’s support.
• Spectators challenge Decheng’s owner and debate whether he should be disqualified.
• Zhu Zhu retaliates against the owner’s insult by provoking conflict between her and her husband; Susan applauds her strategy.

Key plot points and events

• The woman who fought with her husband threatens Zhu Zhu, then plans to use her German shepherd to attack her after the race. Tang Lin warns the group; Fang Cheng shares footage of the dog biting someone and sets out to expose the owner.
• During the competition, Er Gou headbutts the German shepherd to stop it causing trouble. The dog’s owner disrupts the event, demands compensation, and is eventually removed with her dog.
• Despite falling behind, Er Gou races hard. Tang Lin coaches it through the long crawling section, helping it regain ground. Er Gou finishes fourth in the race itself, believing it has lost.
• The final scoring rules change the outcome: Er Gou and Dashuai tie for third, earning prize money and a month’s supply of big bones. Golden Flower, the military dog, wins first place.
• After the awards, Er Gou poses for photos with fans. News later reports that the German shepherd’s owner is being sued and that the city will establish an annual Pet Competition Day.
• Er Gou encounters Miemie, Han Feng’s dog, and is instantly smitten. Tang Lin agrees to arrange a meeting, while Tang Shiba privately jokes that her brother is “done for.”

Character developments and interactions

• Er Gou shows courage and persistence, intervening to stop the German shepherd and continuing the race despite falling behind. Its dramatic disappointment over missing the prize—and shameless pleading for bones—reveals its comic, food-motivated side. It is delighted by Miemie.
• Tang Lin protects the group by spreading a warning and later supports Er Gou with practical coaching and reassurance.
• Tang Shiba remains amused and perceptive, recognizing both the woman’s dangerous intentions and Tang Lin’s growing romantic predicament.
• The German shepherd’s owner escalates from a public fight to threats and disruptive demands, ultimately being expelled and facing legal consequences. The story distinguishes the dog from its irresponsible owner.
• Han Feng, usually gloomy, appears gentle while caring for Miemie. His suggestion that the dogs meet brings him and Tang Lin into a friendly, potentially meaningful interaction.
• The friends rally around Er Gou, comforting it and promising treats, while Tang Third Brother and Tang Shiba tease it affectionately.

Significant themes

• Responsible pet ownership: The German shepherd is not blamed for its owner’s behavior; the owner’s negligence and aggression create the danger.
• Perseverance and teamwork: Er Gou’s effort, Tang Lin’s coaching, and the group’s encouragement help turn an apparent loss into a podium finish.
• Community and fair play: The crowd and organizers restore order after the disruption and celebrate the competitors.
• Comedy and affection: Er Gou’s obsession with big bones and its sudden crush on Miemie provide lighthearted contrast to the conflict.

Plot and key events

• Shang Yun becomes pregnant despite the Tang brothers’ efforts to prevent it. Tang Eldest Brother blames Tang Third Brother for tampering with the condoms, and the two fight until Er Gou finally separates them.
• Tang Eldest Brother and Shang Yun tease and comfort each other afterward. Shang Yun feels at ease with the family, while Gu Qingcheng and Tang Second Brother are embarrassed when the teasing turns toward them.
• As Gu Qingcheng’s due date approaches, Tang Second Brother gives up work to stay by her side. His nervous overprotectiveness makes her anxious, but when her water breaks, he panics and Tang Mother takes charge.
• The whole family rushes to the hospital. Tang Xiao accompanies Gu Qingcheng into the delivery room, where she gives birth surprisingly quickly to a healthy baby boy.
• The family celebrates the newborn, and Er Gou eagerly meets his “little master,” whom he immediately finds adorable.

Character developments and interactions

• Tang Eldest Brother and Shang Yun: Their marriage is still new, and he worries that pregnancy has come before they’ve had time to build their relationship. Their playful teasing and her growing comfort with the family show their affection developing.
• Tang Eldest and Third Brothers: Their rivalry remains noisy and physical, though it is treated as familiar family bickering. Er Gou once again acts as the practical peacemaker.
• Tang Second Brother and Gu Qingcheng: His fear for her safety reveals how devoted he is, even as his fussing unsettles her. During labor, he stays beside her and shares her relief and joy.
• Tang Mother and the family: Tang Mother moves from indulgent support of Shang Yun to decisive help during Gu Qingcheng’s labor, while the entire family gathers anxiously around the birth.
• Er Gou: He sees himself as essential to the family and is delighted to meet the new baby, accepting the role of protector.

Significant themes

• Family chaos and closeness: Arguments, embarrassment, jokes, and collective worry all reflect the family’s intimate, lively bonds.
• Love expressed through care: The brothers’ teasing contrasts with their concern, and Tang Xiao’s panic and support show his devotion to Gu Qingcheng.
• The transition to parenthood: Both couples face unexpected or imminent pregnancy, with the newborn’s arrival marking a new stage for the family.

Plot points and events

• Gu Qingcheng gives birth to a calm, cheerful baby boy, whom the Tang family names Tang Yichen after letting him choose from five options.
• After Gu’s postpartum recovery, Tang Second Brother begins arranging their wedding.
• The family attends the premiere of Tang Third Brother’s film. His surprisingly mature performance impresses his parents, and the film’s success lifts him from an obscure actor to a minor celebrity.
• Tang Shiba returns to show business, while Si Wuyu decides to retire. He tells her he wants to be “the man behind” her, then the two share an intimate, passionate moment.
• At Tang Second Brother and Gu Qingcheng’s wedding, Gu’s marriage and baby become a major topic online. The couple ignore the debate and enter married life together. Tang Shiba catches the bouquet.

Character developments and interactions

• Gu Qingcheng and Tang Second Brother welcome their son and marry, with their relationship moving into a new family chapter.
• Tang Third Brother gets a boost in confidence and career status after his film performs well, though he remains comically boastful. His family knows he has rushed off to meet someone, but accepts his secretive romantic interest.
• Tang Shiba regains her footing and resumes her career. She initially misunderstands Si Wuyu’s retirement plan as a bid to manage her career, then realizes his devotion is personal.
• Si Wuyu chooses to leave acting despite his success, prioritizing his relationship with Tang Shiba.
• Fang Cheng dotes on baby Yichen; a teasing question about when he will have a child makes him blush and think of someone named Li Li.

Significant themes

• Family and continuity: Yichen’s birth brings the already-large Tang family closer and adds to its lively household.
• Love and mutual support: Si Wuyu’s choice to step away from fame shows his commitment to supporting Tang Shiba.
• Public image versus private life: Tang Third Brother’s serious screen persona contrasts with his chaotic real-life behavior, while online speculation about Gu Qingcheng contrasts with the couple’s quiet happiness.
• New beginnings: Birth, marriage, renewed careers, and Si Wuyu’s retirement all mark transitions into fresh stages of life.

• Plot: At Gu Qingcheng and Tang Second Brother’s wedding, guests deliberately give Tang Shiba space to catch the bouquet, wary of competing with her. Gu Qingcheng tosses it directly to her, prompting the crowd to chant for a proposal. Tang Shiba buys rings through the System Shop, kneels before Si Wuyu, and asks him to marry her. He accepts, promising lifelong love and loyalty; they exchange rings and kiss. The family’s celebrations attract widespread media attention. Later, Tang Shiba remains busy filming, while retired Si Wuyu often travels with her.
• Character developments: Tang Shiba takes the initiative in their relationship, turning a wedding custom into a heartfelt proposal. Her playful confidence is paired with genuine seriousness and commitment. Si Wuyu, usually composed, is deeply moved and enthusiastically accepts. Tang Mother is relieved and proud to see her children happy, while Tang Dad reflects on how much the family’s fortunes changed after Tang Shiba joined them.
• Character interactions: The crowd’s chants encourage Tang Shiba to propose, then celebrate the couple’s vows, ring exchange, and kiss. Tang Shiba’s fans recall the hardships she endured and celebrate her happiness. Afterward, Si Wuyu supports her career by accompanying her on work trips; their fearsome reputations become a running joke in the industry.
• Themes: Mutual commitment and shared happiness; resilience after hardship; family belonging and parental relief; and public opinion changing from hostility toward Tang Shiba to admiration.

Plot points and events

• Si Wuyu welcomes Tang Shiba back to the hotel with an exaggerated display of longing. He has tied himself up as a playful surprise, hoping to show off his physique.
• Tang Shiba discovers him apparently asleep and admires his abs, only to realize he is awake and watching her. Embarrassed, she hides under the blanket; they tease each other before falling asleep together.
• During filming in Water City, the couple explore local attractions and food. Tang Shiba gains two pounds, blames Si Wuyu for failing to supervise her, and playfully attacks him—though their mock punishment turns flirtatious.
• Si Wuyu works remotely from Tang Shiba’s van while she films. His executives gradually come to enjoy his absence from the office.
• After filming wraps, Si Wuyu plans a romantic outing: a Ferris-wheel ride, local food, and a visit to Qiao Family Village for its Dragon God Festival. The villagers welcome Tang Shiba as their revered “Dragon God,” a misunderstanding that remains unresolved.
• At the Ferris wheel’s highest point, Tang Shiba is captivated by the city lights and a spectacular fireworks display. Si Wuyu kisses her and tells her he loves her, wishing her freedom, safety, good fortune, and lasting happiness.

Character development and interactions

• Tang Shiba remains sharp-tongued, playful, and appetite-loving, but also shows genuine wonder at the night view and fireworks. She and Si Wuyu exchange teasing, affectionate banter throughout.
• Si Wuyu is openly affectionate and increasingly inventive in his romantic gestures. His staged “kidnapping” and Ferris-wheel surprise show his playful side as well as his sincere devotion.
• The system serves as a comic foil, teasing Tang Shiba about Si Wuyu and being repeatedly mocked in return.
• Tang Shiba and Si Wuyu’s relationship is comfortable and intimate: their mock quarrels and flirtation culminate in a sincere declaration of love.

Significant themes

• Playful intimacy: Teasing, mock fights, and flirtation are central to the couple’s bond.
• Romance and sincerity: Si Wuyu’s elaborate surprises lead to a heartfelt wish for Tang Shiba’s happiness and freedom.
• Misunderstandings and comedy: The system’s commentary and the villagers’ belief that Tang Shiba is a Dragon God keep the chapter lighthearted.

Key events and revelations

• In a playful afterword interview, Tang Shiba and Si Wuyu look back on their experiences as extras and on the story’s three episodes.
• Tang recalls falling asleep while playing a corpse, prompting Emperor Si to give her mouth-to-mouth—after which she slapped him.
• She describes being frightened during the first episode, mainly because Tang Xueqing might disrupt her plan, and jokes that the second episode’s pretend marriage was never in danger of becoming real.
• She keeps the third episode’s events deliberately vague, calling it a “free animal show.” Si reveals that his favorite part was stealing a kiss from Tang—and getting away without being beaten.
• Si says he retired from acting so he could support Tang from behind the scenes. The pair also disclose that they alternate between staying at his home and hers.

Character development

• Tang’s first impression of Si was that he was a “total psycho,” but she later came to value his quiet, dependable presence.
• Si’s affection is openly devoted: he remembers wanting to pinch Tang’s cheeks, admits he once wanted revenge for being slapped, and says he will marry whenever she wishes.
• Tang remains bold, teasing, and unbothered by gossip. She even says she likes her anti-fans, whom she finds funny, and is surprised to learn they have become devoted fans.

Character interactions

• Their banter highlights their easy intimacy: Tang needles Si about whether he would dare turn their pretend marriage into a real one, while he jokes that he could not fight her and cherishes having stolen a kiss.
• They answer personal questions comfortably, including teasing discussion of Si’s abs and their shared domestic routine.
• The reporter becomes increasingly flustered and delighted by their candid, affectionate exchanges.

Significant themes

• Affection beneath teasing: Their jokes and mock challenges reveal genuine trust and tenderness.
• Support and partnership: Si’s decision to step back from acting is framed as a choice to support Tang.
• Public image versus reality: Tang brushes off rumors and anti-fans, while the interview offers a warm, playful view of the couple behind their public personas.
• Fans and changing perceptions: Tang’s anti-fans becoming supporters underscores how opinions can shift.

Plot points

• Online rumors about Tang Lin circulate, but he refuses to address them and stays cheerful. He trusts his younger sister, Sugar Beans, to deal with the anti-fans.
• Tang Lin and Yang Xin spend the day exploring Water City. Exhausted, Yang Xin checks into a hotel, while Tang Lin heads out to shop for cigarettes and snacks.
• At the hotel, Tang Lin spots Han Feng and secretly follows him, suspecting he may have found some gossip-worthy situation.
• The two share an elevator ride. Tang Lin disguises himself and gives a false floor number, then deliberately bumps Han Feng’s arm before quickly apologizing.

Character developments and interactions

• Tang Lin is carefree and self-assured about the online rumors, but his playful bravado gives way to nervousness around Han Feng. Alone, he knows he has little leverage and wishes Sugar Beans were there to back him up.
• Yang Xin is friendly with Tang Lin and admires his calm attitude, though their long day leaves her completely worn out.
• Han Feng remains quiet and unreadable. He asks Tang Lin which floor he wants, but his dark, familiar gaze after the accidental bump unsettles Tang Lin.
• Tang Lin and Yang Xin share easy, joking camaraderie; Tang Lin’s encounter with Han Feng is marked instead by suspicion, teasing, and underlying tension.

Significant themes

• Public image and rumors: Tang Lin refuses to let online gossip disturb him.
• Loyalty and family support: He trusts his sister to defend him and sees her as a source of confidence.
• Bravado versus vulnerability: Tang Lin acts bold, but Han Feng’s presence makes him cautious and nervous.

Key plot points and events

• Tang Lin shares an elevator with Han Feng, who recognizes him but stays silent. Curious about Han Feng’s abrupt departure, Tang Lin moves into the neighboring hotel room and plans to sneak over to frighten him.
• Climbing across the balconies, Tang Lin peers into Han Feng’s room and sees Qin Susu lying motionless on the floor. Assuming Han Feng has mistreated her, he enters while Han Feng is showering and carries her off to “rescue” her.
• Qin Susu wakes and, realizing Tang Lin may be Han Feng’s enemy, pretends Han Feng has imprisoned and abused her. Tang Lin promises to protect her.
• Han Feng emerges from the shower and orders Tang Lin to release Qin Susu. Tang Lin trades insults with him, then charges at him, but Han Feng quickly overpowers and pins him to the bed.

Character developments

• Tang Lin is impulsive, boastful, and quick to imagine himself a hero. Though frightened of Han Feng, he tries to defend Qin Susu and mask his fear with bravado.
• Han Feng is openly hostile toward Tang Lin and clearly recognizes him. His anger escalates when Tang Lin enters his room and interferes with Qin Susu.
• Qin Susu proves observant and manipulative: she recognizes a chance to exploit Tang Lin’s misunderstanding and plays up her distress to recruit him.

Significant themes

• Comic misunderstanding: Tang Lin mistakes Qin Susu’s situation and acts on a dramatic but unverified assumption.
• Bravado versus reality: Tang Lin talks boldly but is swiftly defeated in a real fight.
• Manipulation and mistrust: Qin Susu’s apparent vulnerability contrasts with her calculated attempt to turn Tang Lin against Han Feng.

Character interactions

• Tang Lin and Han Feng exchange taunts that quickly become a physical fight, with Han Feng dominating.
• Tang Lin treats Qin Susu as a victim and promises to save her; Qin Susu encourages that belief by pleading for help.
• Han Feng’s command to let Qin Susu go puts Tang Lin in a bind: he is intimidated by Han Feng but feels committed to protecting her.

Plot points

• Tang Lin and Han Feng’s fight escalates when Tang Lin pulls off Han Feng’s bath towel. Han Feng, flustered and furious, shoves him; a struggle over the covers leaves them both exposed.
• The argument turns into a naked wrestling match, with the two trading insults and competing over Tang Lin’s physique. Tang Lin vows to build an eight-pack within two months.
• Han Feng throws Tang Lin out of the room. Yang Xin arrives just in time to see him shirtless and misreads his red marks as evidence of intimacy with Han Feng.
• Han Feng cruelly insults Yang Xin’s looks and figure. Tang Lin objects and tries to comfort her afterward, but she asks about his relationship with Han Feng. His admission that he had first taken Han Feng’s pants off makes her cry harder.
• Yang Xin leaves, hurt and disillusioned. Tang Lin returns to Han Feng’s door, explaining that he needs to get back inside because an injured woman is still in the room. When Han Feng refuses to let him in, Tang Lin calls hotel staff to open his own room.

Character developments and interactions

• Tang Lin remains impulsive and defiant, meeting Han Feng’s taunts with bravado—even turning their fight into a challenge about his abs. Despite his quarrelsome behavior, he defends Yang Xin from Han Feng’s insults and tries to console her.
• Han Feng is aggressive and deliberately cruel, but Tang Lin’s unexpected actions visibly fluster him. Their physical tussle is mixed with teasing, insults, and an odd competitiveness.
• Yang Xin’s mistaken assumptions about Tang Lin and Han Feng deepen her insecurity and jealousy. Han Feng’s humiliation of her, followed by Tang Lin’s awkward explanation, leaves her feeling rejected.

Significant themes

• Miscommunication and mistaken appearances: Yang Xin misreads the scene outside Han Feng’s room, while the characters’ hostile banter obscures their complicated dynamic.
• Pride and rivalry: Tang Lin’s determination to prove Han Feng wrong turns a personal insult into a fitness challenge.
• Cruelty and hurt feelings: Han Feng’s blunt insults have real consequences for Yang Xin, exposing the vulnerability beneath the comic chaos.

Plot and key events

• Tang Lin avoids calling the police because he fears Han Feng may act recklessly, and hopes to persuade him to release Qin Susu. Instead, three men take Qin Susu away.
• That night, Han Feng ambushes Tang Lin and smothers him inside a quilt as punishment for touching his woman. Tang Lin fights back, pinning Han Feng down; they bite each other and trade threats until exhaustion leaves them tangled together.
• Han Feng could easily escape but chooses not to. He secretly welcomes the closeness, and both men fall asleep holding each other.
• The next morning, Tang Lin mistakes his numb limbs for missing ones. Yang Xin visits, sees the bite on his ear, and assumes Han Feng has forced Tang Lin into a relationship. Tang Lin says he goes to Han Feng to stop him hurting others.
• Yang Xin offers to help Tang Lin deal with Han Feng, and they make a plan. When they encounter Han Feng, she links arms with Tang Lin to provoke him. Han Feng counters by showing the bite on his neck. Their teasing exchange leaves Yang Xin stunned by how intimate—and combative—their relationship seems.

Character developments and interactions

• Tang Lin is frightened by Han Feng’s threats but also bold and mischievous, retaliating physically and even falling asleep with him in his arms. He remains focused on preventing Han Feng from harming others.
• Han Feng presents the nighttime attack as punishment, but his decision to stay trapped reveals a growing, conflicted desire for Tang Lin’s closeness.
• Yang Xin misunderstands the relationship as coercion and tries to recruit Tang Lin to oppose Han Feng. Her jealousy and concern give way to confusion when the men reveal matching bite marks and trade familiar banter.
• Tang Lin and Han Feng’s relationship is marked by rough play, mutual provocation, and an intimacy neither openly acknowledges.

Significant themes

• Violence mixed with attraction: Their mock threats and biting are both painful and playful, blurring hostility with affection.
• Unspoken intimacy: Han Feng’s choice not to escape, and their closeness in sleep, suggest feelings they have not admitted.
• Miscommunication and comic misunderstanding: Yang Xin interprets their behavior through a romance-drama lens, while the men’s casual banter makes their connection harder to dismiss.

Plot points and events

• Tang Lin misconstrues Han Feng’s jealousy and assumes he has been hiding a woman. Yang Xin, who is trying to pursue Tang Lin, encourages him to stay away from Han Feng, whom she believes is a womanizer.
• Han Feng follows Tang Lin even after Tang Lin and Yang Xin change hotels. Yang Xin arranges to share a room with Tang Lin and her assistant, then tries to provoke Han Feng by greeting him suggestively at the door.
• Han Feng demands that Yang Xin leave so he can confront Tang Lin. After she and the assistant go, Han Feng insists Tang Lin compensate him for a bite wound—or let him bite Tang Lin in return. Tang Lin refuses to pay and fights him, but Han Feng pins him down and bites his neck.
• Tang Lin escapes to the film set. Over the next three months, he trains hard, hoping to become strong enough to defeat Han Feng. He builds a muscular physique while continuing to film.
• Yang Xin visits the set and poses for a photo with Tang Lin to encourage dating rumors. The photo draws approving comments from fans as well as criticism from haters.

Character developments

• Tang Lin remains romantically unaware and interprets Han Feng’s possessiveness as hostility. Though repeatedly overpowered, he stays defiant and begins training with the specific goal of beating Han Feng.
• Han Feng shows intense jealousy and possessiveness, but expresses it through threats, force, and teasing demands for compensation.
• Yang Xin continues pursuing Tang Lin and tries to make Han Feng jealous. She misunderstands the men’s relationship and is frustrated when her assistant refuses to share their room.

Character interactions

• Yang Xin warns Tang Lin against Han Feng, while Tang Lin agrees without recognizing how oddly the conversation sounds.
• At the hotel, Yang Xin’s attempt to provoke Han Feng leads to a confrontation. Tang Lin protects her, then sends her and the assistant away to face Han Feng alone.
• Han Feng and Tang Lin’s clashes remain a mix of aggression, banter, and an unresolved power struggle. Yang Xin later collaborates with Tang Lin on a publicity photo, though he treats it casually.

Significant themes

• Misunderstood attraction: Tang Lin reads Han Feng’s jealousy as antagonism, while Yang Xin mistakes the situation for evidence of Han Feng’s womanizing.
• Possessiveness and rivalry: Han Feng’s jealousy and Tang Lin’s determination to resist him drive the chapter’s conflict.
• Public image and performance: Yang Xin uses a staged photo to fuel dating rumors, contrasting private tensions with public celebrity image.