Chapter Summaries

Plot points and events

• Han Baichuan and his classmates enter a private karaoke room, where they find Fang Ye with two companions. Fang Ye is now a famous entertainer, and his companions warn him to watch the time and avoid paparazzi.
• Fang Ye seems startled by Bai Chen’s arrival, though both men behave as if they are simply old classmates. Bai Chen feels an unexplained unease around him.
• Fang Ye reacts coldly when Han Baichuan tries to sit beside him. Han redirects Bai Chen into the seat instead, and Bai Chen—who has taken over the original Bai Chen’s life and memories—tries to avoid conversation so no one discovers he doesn’t remember them.
• Fang Ye asks Bai Chen how he has been, but their conversation is interrupted when Lin Jingchen arrives. Bai Chen greets him warmly and introduces him at length as someone who has helped him greatly.
• Fang Ye sizes Lin Jingchen up, ignores his offered handshake, and replies curtly. Lin remains composed, while the classmates grow uncomfortable.
• Han Baichuan tries to ease the tension by suggesting karaoke. Lin declines to sing, and Fang refuses outright, leaving the group in an awkward silence.

Character developments and interactions

• Bai Chen remains anxious about being exposed as unfamiliar with his classmates. He is noticeably comfortable and enthusiastic around Lin Jingchen, in sharp contrast to his strained interaction with Fang Ye.
• Fang Ye appears guarded and irritable, especially toward Bai Chen and Lin Jingchen. His reaction to Bai Chen’s closeness with Lin suggests jealousy or unresolved feelings, though he does not explain himself.
• Lin Jingchen is courteous and self-possessed, offering Fang Ye a handshake and calmly accepting the snub.
• Han Baichuan attempts to keep the gathering friendly, but his efforts meet with Fang Ye’s blunt refusals.

Significant themes

• Hidden identity and memory: Bai Chen conceals that he lacks the original Bai Chen’s memories, making ordinary reunions risky.
• Jealousy and unspoken history: Fang Ye’s intense reactions suggest a complicated past or attachment that remains unexplained.
• Social awkwardness and status: Fang Ye’s celebrity status and Lin Jingchen’s reputation shape the group’s behavior, while their tense exchange disrupts the reunion.

Key plot points and events

• At a reunion karaoke gathering, Han Baichuan volunteers to sing. His loud, off-key performance is so painful that everyone is relieved when he finishes.
• When Han heads back to choose another song, Nan Wenjun quickly takes the microphone and declares that he will sing instead.
• Bai Chen explains that his unusual quietness is due to tiredness after returning from a field study in Shuiji Village. He privately realizes the original Bai Chen had been cheerful and talkative.
• Bai Chen’s memories of his former classmates are gradually returning, but he has almost no clear memories of Fang Ye, his former deskmate. Being near Fang Ye causes mounting chest pain, nausea, and anxiety.
• Lin Jingchen, whose presence makes Bai Chen feel safe, steps out to handle a phone call. Once he is gone, Fang Ye watches Bai Chen with an angry, unsettling gaze.
• As Bai Chen’s pain worsens, he leaves the room, telling Han Baichuan he is going to wash his face. He wonders whether the original owner had a heart condition.
• In the restroom, Fang Ye approaches and accuses Bai Chen of being disgusting for having “found his next man.” The accusation triggers an intense, suffocating pain in Bai Chen’s chest.

Character developments

• Bai Chen becomes increasingly distressed by his unexplained physical and emotional reactions to Fang Ye. His fragmented memories leave him unsure of their past relationship, while Lin Jingchen’s presence offers him comfort and security.
• Fang Ye appears hostile and possessive, revealing strong resentment toward Bai Chen through his cold stare and cutting accusation.
• Lin Jingchen shows quiet concern for Bai Chen and serves as a calming presence, though he leaves temporarily to take a call.
• Han Baichuan is theatrically self-deprecating about his singing and notices Bai Chen’s worsening pallor.
• Nan Wenjun acts decisively to prevent Han from singing again.

Significant themes

• Fragmented identity and memory: Bai Chen inhabits another person’s life while trying to piece together his past and relationships.
• Unresolved emotional history: His intense reaction to Fang Ye suggests a painful connection he cannot yet remember.
• Safety and dependence: Lin Jingchen’s presence steadies Bai Chen, contrasting with the fear and pain Fang Ye provokes.
• Appearance versus reality: Bai Chen’s assumptions about the original owner’s personality are overturned as memories emerge.

Character interactions

• The reunion group teases and reacts to Han’s disastrous singing, while Nan Wenjun steps in to take over.
• Han comments on Bai Chen’s changed demeanor; Bai Chen attributes it to fatigue.
• Bai Chen quietly checks whether Lin Jingchen needs to leave, then feels uneasy when he does.
• Fang Ye silently watches Bai Chen before confronting him in the restroom, where his accusation coincides with Bai Chen’s severe chest pain.

Plot points and events

• Fang Ye confronts Bai Chen, accusing him of being promiscuous and demanding an explanation for his past feelings.
• Fang Ye’s forceful grip triggers Bai Chen’s memories of the original owner’s years-long, unrequited love for him: Bai Chen changed himself to match Fang Ye’s preferences, helped him repeatedly, and eventually confessed. Fang Ye called him disgusting and cut off contact.
• Bai Chen struggles against Fang Ye, who hurts him by accident. Lin Jingchen intervenes, knocking Fang Ye down, then comforts Bai Chen.
• After recovering, Bai Chen asks Lin Jingchen to wait downstairs. He tells Fang Ye that, since he was rejected, he has the right to move on.
• Fang Ye claims he now likes Bai Chen and suggests they try dating. Bai Chen rejects him, saying Fang Ye is merely jealous of losing his attention—and that Fang Ye’s affection now disgusts him.

Character developments

• Bai Chen gains the original owner’s memories and emotional understanding of his heartbreak. Rather than continuing the old pattern of forgiving Fang Ye, he asserts his independence and decisively rejects him.
• Fang Ye shifts from contempt and possessiveness to a belated declaration of interest, but his assumption that Bai Chen will always return reveals entitlement rather than genuine care.
• Lin Jingchen acts protectively, offering calm support and respecting Bai Chen’s request to leave them alone.

Significant themes

• Unrequited love and the harm of having sincere feelings mocked.
• The difference between love and possessiveness: Fang Ye appears unsettled by losing control of Bai Chen’s devotion, not moved by respect for Bai Chen.
• Personal autonomy and self-respect: Bai Chen chooses to move on instead of accepting affection offered only after rejection no longer seems to guarantee his attention.

Character interactions

• Fang Ye confronts and physically restrains Bai Chen, then tries to reverse his earlier rejection.
• Lin Jingchen protects Bai Chen from Fang Ye and comforts him without pressuring him.
• Bai Chen speaks plainly to Fang Ye, refusing both his accusations and his sudden offer of a relationship.

Key plot points and events

• Bai Chen rejects Fang Ye’s renewed confession and tells him not to come closer. He recalls that the original Bai Chen died from alcohol poisoning after drowning his sorrows over Fang Ye’s rejection.
• Fang Ye pleads for another chance, claiming he regretted turning Bai Chen down. Bai Chen challenges him: if he truly regretted it, why did he wait until the reunion to say so?
• Bai Chen accuses Fang Ye of wanting control rather than love—of assuming Bai Chen would always remain devoted, and only reacting when he seemed to move on. He refuses to forgive him and leaves.
• Fang Ye tries to follow but collapses in pain. Watching Bai Chen go, he recognizes that his own behavior may have driven Bai Chen away.
• Lin Jingchen is waiting downstairs. Bai Chen rejoins him, and they head to watch the Veiled Dance. Lin offers to take Bai Chen home afterward and says his work can wait.
• Lin takes Bai Chen’s hand beneath his coat. Bai Chen blushes and is flustered but does not pull away; Lin privately hopes this means he still has a chance.

Character developments

• Bai Chen remains firm and self-possessed, openly rejecting Fang Ye’s attempts to reclaim him. He distinguishes himself from the original owner and refuses to forgive on that person’s behalf.
• Fang Ye shifts from possessiveness and entitlement to distress and self-questioning, though his regret comes only after Bai Chen has already withdrawn.
• Lin Jingchen reveals growing romantic feelings and insecurity. He wants to protect and remain close to Bai Chen, but fears being rejected and is unsure how to approach him.

Significant themes

• Regret versus accountability: Fang Ye’s belated remorse cannot undo the harm he caused or restore the person who suffered.
• Possessiveness mistaken for love: Bai Chen identifies Fang Ye’s distress as a reaction to losing control, not sincere affection.
• Agency and boundaries: Bai Chen asserts his independence and refuses to be treated as someone’s possession.
• New affection and vulnerability: Lin’s quiet care contrasts with Fang Ye’s controlling behavior, while the hand-holding signals tentative intimacy.

Character interactions

Bai Chen confronts Fang Ye directly, exposing what he sees as the selfishness behind Fang Ye’s confession, then walks away without responding to his cries. With Lin, the mood softens: Lin trusts Bai Chen, offers companionship without pressing for details, and reaches for his hand. Bai Chen’s flustered but nonresistant response leaves their growing connection unresolved.

Key plot points and events

• Lin Jingchen keeps holding Bai Chen’s hand as they enter the crowded masked ball. When the crowd nearly separates them, Lin panics, calls Bai Chen back, and takes his hand again.
• Lin guides Bai Chen out of the crush, shielding him with an arm around his shoulders. Once they reach a quieter spot, they sit near the dancing and fall into an awkward silence.
• Lin asks whether Bai Chen has anything he wants to ask, then begins to raise the question of why he held him. Bai Chen interrupts and suggests they go watch the dancing instead.
• Lin hides his disappointment behind a smile and lets the subject drop.

Character developments

• Lin Jingchen realizes his feelings for Bai Chen have grown into love. His instinctive panic at losing Bai Chen, and his determination to reach him, make those feelings unmistakable. Yet he is afraid to confess and risk rejection.
• Bai Chen is affected by Lin’s closeness and has many questions, but lacks the courage to ask them. He recognizes that Lin may be developing feelings, yet avoids encouraging him because he cannot promise a future: he belongs to another world and would choose his younger sister and that world over a romance. Despite this, he finds Lin uniquely difficult to reject.

Significant themes

• Love and vulnerability: Lin’s usual confidence gives way to fear of rejection.
• Unspoken feelings: Both men sense the emotional shift but avoid naming it.
• Duty and impossible choices: Bai Chen’s ties to his sister and his own world limit what he can offer.
• Kindness versus honesty: Bai Chen avoids a direct rejection because he does not want to hurt Lin, while hoping their relationship can remain friendship or senior–junior companionship.

Character interactions

• Lin’s hand-holding and protective embrace bring the two physically close, while the crowd’s attempts to separate them reveal how strongly Lin wants to keep Bai Chen near.
• Bai Chen responds with quiet acceptance but avoids discussing what the gestures mean. His interruption prevents Lin from confessing, leaving both men to maintain a polite surface over their unresolved feelings.

Key plot points and events

• Lin Jingchen and Bai Chen attend Longquan Ancient Town’s sacred Veiled Dance. The performance calms Bai Chen, who has been upset.
• Afterward, Bai Chen tells Lin that he can go home alone and asks him to attend to his own affairs—an indirect attempt to end their time together.
• Lin recognizes the rejection but senses Bai Chen may have feelings for him. Despite initially agreeing to leave, he hears an unexplained woman’s voice urge him to “go after him” and follows Bai Chen at a respectful distance.
• Bai Chen notices Lin following and wonders why Lin persists. They reach Bai Chen’s home, where Lin waits outside rather than entering.
• Bai Chen turns back toward Lin, apparently ready to say something, but his older sister comes out and interrupts them, teasing Bai Chen about coming home late and admiring Lin’s looks.

Character developments

• Bai Chen remains conflicted: he tries to protect himself by keeping Lin at a distance, yet turns back toward him and seems about to express gratitude or more. The dance briefly lifts his mood.
• Lin Jingchen is hurt by Bai Chen’s rejection but chooses patience over pressure, following him while maintaining distance.
• Bai Chen’s older sister appears energetic and protective, while quickly becoming intrigued by Lin and assuming he might be Bai Chen’s new boyfriend.

Significant themes

• Unspoken affection and emotional restraint: Both men sense a connection, but Bai Chen’s fear prevents him from openly responding.
• Persistence balanced with respect: Lin pursues Bai Chen without forcing closeness or crossing into his home.
• Tradition and spiritual comfort: The Veiled Dance is treated as sacred, and its beauty offers Bai Chen a moment of emotional renewal.

Character interactions

• Bai Chen quietly dismisses Lin, while Lin accepts the words but follows him anyway.
• Their silent walk is marked by distance, tenderness, and mutual awareness.
• Just as Bai Chen turns back toward Lin, his sister arrives, shifting the moment into a playful, awkward family encounter.

Key plot points and events

• Bai Chen unexpectedly encounters his older sister, Bai Chichi, while returning home with Lin Jingchen.
• Chichi warmly questions Lin about his connection to Bai Chen, then insists he stay overnight because it is late and dark.
• Bai Chen agrees, though he initially worries that he has no right to invite someone into the original owner’s home.
• Inside, Bai Chen discovers his parents and older brother are still awake. His father, Bai Liang, recognizes Lin as the heir to the Lin Group and realizes this meeting may help with a business problem he has been unable to solve.

Character developments

• Bai Chen shows growing consideration for Lin: although embarrassed by his sister’s chatter, he does not want Lin traveling home alone late at night.
• Chichi is protective and supportive of Bai Chen’s sexuality. She explains that the family eventually accepted his attraction to men, while she remains angry about his former love interest, Fang Ye, who repeatedly exploited him.
• Lin is polite and attentive to the family, and his instinctive choice to call Chichi “sis” hints at a personal fondness for Bai Chen.
• Bai Liang’s attention shifts quickly from welcoming Lin as Bai Chen’s friend to recognizing his potential business importance.

Significant themes

• Family acceptance and care: Bai Chen’s family has chosen his happiness over prejudice and looks out for him.
• A fresh start: His family believes he has recently come to his senses after his unhealthy attachment to Fang Ye.
• Affection and opportunity: Chichi hopes Bai Chen and Lin might grow closer, while Bai Liang sees Lin’s arrival as a chance to advance his business interests.

Character interactions

• Chichi teases and fusses over Bai Chen, welcomes Lin warmly, and arranges for him to stay.
• Bai Chen apologizes to Lin and personally invites him inside; Lin checks Bai Chen’s feelings before accepting.
• Bai Chen’s mother greets Lin kindly, while Bai Liang questions him about his identity and quickly becomes eager to discuss business.

Key events

• Bai Liang welcomes Lin Jingchen into the family home and offers him tea or wine. Lin asks Bai Chen’s father to call him by his first name, easing the formality between them.
• While Lin and Bai Chen’s parents talk, Bai Liang reflects on his son’s romantic past. Bai Chen once loved an irresponsible man who repeatedly relied on him and nearly got him killed; his parents had warned him, but eventually stopped intervening.
• Bai Liang notices that Lin looks at Bai Chen with unusual affection and concludes that his son has finally moved on to someone far more promising.
• Bai Chen’s mother, Yao Ting, is equally impressed with Lin. Soon after arriving, Bai Chen is called upstairs by his older brother, Bai An, leaving the parents alone with Lin and free to question him.

Character developments

• Bai Liang and Yao Ting are accepting of their son’s attraction to men, but protective and wary of anyone who might treat him casually or leave him to face social judgment alone. Their favorable first impression of Lin suggests they believe he may be a dependable partner.
• Lin Jingchen comes across as courteous and modest, in contrast to the ruthless reputation Bai Liang has heard. His attentiveness toward Bai Chen signals genuine interest.
• Bai Chen appears to have moved on from a harmful past attachment, though he is puzzled by his parents’ behavior.
• Bai An briefly draws Bai Chen away, setting up a private conversation between the parents and Lin.

Themes and interactions

• The chapter emphasizes the importance of mutual commitment and emotional safety in a relationship, especially when a couple may face social scrutiny.
• Reputation versus personal impression is central: Lin’s feared business image contrasts with his polite conduct at home.
• Bai Liang’s welcoming conversation with Lin begins a cautious, potentially approving relationship between them, while Yao Ting’s admiration reinforces the parents’ optimism about the match.

Plot points and events

• Gu Yun visits Li Xingzhu after hearing from Xingzhu’s mother that he has been staying home. Xingzhu hides what he was doing at his computer, but two photos fall out of his things.
• Gu Yun notices the photos and jokes that Xingzhu has a crush on him. Xingzhu plays along, and Gu Yun accepts the teasing explanation without pressing further.
• They order takeout for dinner. Although Gu Yun initially plans to leave, Xingzhu persuades him to stay overnight.
• With no comfortable alternative, they share Xingzhu’s bed. Gu Yun is tense, while Xingzhu repeatedly watches him instead of sleeping.
• Xingzhu moves closer and sniffs Gu Yun, saying he smells good. Gu Yun shoves him away, calls him a pervert, and warns that he’ll leave if Xingzhu doesn’t stop.

Character developments

• Li Xingzhu is secretive about the photos and eager to keep Gu Yun close. His playful flirting gives way to an unusually intimate, puppy-like curiosity.
• Gu Yun is caring enough to check on Xingzhu and stay when coaxed, but he is uncomfortable with the close quarters and firmly sets boundaries when Xingzhu crosses them.

Significant themes

• Concealed feelings and deflection: The photos hint at something Xingzhu does not want to explain, so he hides behind banter.
• Closeness and boundaries: Sharing a bed brings the friends physically closer, but Gu Yun makes clear that intimacy must remain within his comfort.
• Playful tension: Their teasing and Xingzhu’s odd behavior create a comic, flirtatious atmosphere.

Character interactions

• Gu Yun checks on Xingzhu and gently probes his secret, while Xingzhu redirects the conversation with jokes.
• Xingzhu persuades Gu Yun to stay by exploiting their limited sleeping arrangements.
• In bed, Xingzhu’s staring and sniffing unsettle Gu Yun, who responds with irritation and a direct warning.

Plot and events

• After Gu Yun falls asleep, Li Xingzhu slips onto the balcony and reports to “President Xiao” that he has completed an assigned task. He says he will continue observing the next day, then returns to bed and silently watches Gu Yun, stopping just short of touching his face.
• At Bai Chen’s family home, Yao Ting and the others ask Lin Jingchen how he met Bai Chen. Lin says they met at a teahouse, and the family spends the evening chatting with him.
• Bai An questions Bai Chen about school, his lingering feelings for Fang Ye, and his connection with Lin Jingchen. Bai Chen insists Lin only gave him a ride, while Bai An warns him not to lead Lin on.
• The conversation runs late. Bai Chichi goes upstairs, and Yao Ting offers Lin the guest room next to Bai Chen’s. She also tells Bai Chen to keep warm and says Lin is nearby if he wants to speak with him.
• The next morning, Bai Chen joins Lin for breakfast. Awkward around him, Bai Chen tries to leave the room, but Yao Ting returns and tells him to sit down. He eats with his head lowered, unsettled by the sense that Lin is watching him.

Character developments and interactions

• Li Xingzhu remains guarded and secretive: his private report suggests he is carrying out someone else’s instructions, while his hesitation to touch Gu Yun hints at restrained feelings or an inner conflict.
• Bai Chen, who is inhabiting the original Bai Chen’s life, draws on the original’s memories to imitate his shy, timid manner—especially around stern older brother Bai An. He feels awkward around Lin and is emotionally affected by Yao Ting’s kindness, which reminds him of his late mother.
• Lin Jingchen makes a favorable impression on Bai Chen’s family through an evening of conversation. His attention toward Bai Chen is noticeable, though Bai Chen denies that they have a relationship.
• Bai An is protective and blunt. He warns Bai Chen that Lin seems to have feelings for him and that playing with them could have serious consequences.
• Yao Ting is warm and welcoming toward Lin, while Bai Chichi is openly charmed by him but eventually goes to bed.

Significant themes

• Secrecy and hidden motives: Li Xingzhu’s unexplained assignment and Bai Chen’s concealed identity shape both plotlines.
• Romantic uncertainty and restraint: Li’s unspoken impulse toward Gu Yun and the ambiguity between Bai Chen and Lin leave feelings unresolved.
• Family care and protection: Bai An’s warning and Yao Ting’s nurturing concern show different ways the family looks after Bai Chen.
• Displacement and grief: Bai Chen’s resemblance between Yao Ting and his own late mother brings his loss to the surface.

Key plot points

• After breakfast, Lin Jingchen leaves. Yao Ting asks Bai Chen directly whether he likes Lin; Bai Chen cannot answer and worries that any relationship would be uncertain because he might return to his own world. Yao encourages him to choose someone more dependable than Fang Ye.
• Lin returns to G City and visits Xiao Zhao. After some polite tea-table conversation, they discuss a covert plan involving backup information, a trusted contact, and a possible transformation of the Gu Group. Lin is expected to verify something personally.
• Gu Yun finds Li Xingzhu in distress, trembling and clinging to him. He gives Li his childhood medication and stays with him until he recovers. Gu reprimands him for hiding that his condition might still return, but Li promises to take better care of himself.
• After Gu returns to school, Li locks the door and opens a computer folder full of information about Gu.

Character developments and interactions

• Bai Chen remains uncertain about his feelings for Lin and hesitant to commit because of his unexplained transmigration. Yao Ting speaks plainly and tries to steer him toward a steadier relationship.
• Lin Jingchen is calm and guarded during his meeting with Xiao Zhao, whose serious, ambitious tone suggests their collaboration carries significant stakes.
• Gu Yun shows concern for Li despite his frustration, while Li Xingzhu relies on their childhood intimacy to soften Gu’s anger. Li’s secret file on Gu, however, hints at motives or knowledge he has not shared.

Significant themes

• Uncertainty and emotional risk in relationships.
• Caretaking, trust, and the tension between protecting someone and respecting their independence.
• Hidden agendas and the contrast between intimate personal bonds and larger schemes.

Key plot points and events

• Bored and wary of revealing that he has taken over the original owner’s body, Bai Chen spends the day mostly alone upstairs.
• Noise outside wakes him. His sister, Bai Chichi, loudly tells the visitors near the family’s yard to quiet down, then goes back to sleep.
• Bai Chichi had stayed up all night on her phone, including sharing a photo of Lin Jingchen with her friends. She has already decided to pair Bai Chen and Lin Jingchen romantically, though Bai Chen doesn’t know it.
• At dinner, their mother, Yao Ting, scolds Bai Chichi for staying up late. Bai Chichi silently appeals to Bai Chen, who tries to divert their mother by talking about school and his roommates.
• His mention of a handsome roommate catches Bai Chichi’s interest, but he has no photo to show her.
• After dinner, a group of motorcycle racers arrives at the door. Bai Chen recognizes their leader, Qu Guang, as a handsome, friendly member of the original owner’s Racing Club who had taught him to ride.

Character developments and interactions

• Bai Chen remains cautious about his unusual situation and avoids drawing attention. He shows sympathy for Bai Chichi, trying to shield her from their mother’s lecture, and begins reconnecting with the original owner’s acquaintances.
• Bai Chichi is outspoken and playful, but also a shameless night owl and enthusiastic admirer of attractive people. She recruits Bai Chen’s help to escape scolding and is especially curious about his handsome roommate.
• Yao Ting is a concerned, somewhat nagging mother who criticizes Bai Chichi’s unhealthy habits and also cautions Bai Chen to rest.
• Qu Guang is introduced as a warm, straightforward friend from the Racing Club, with a history of helping the original owner.

Significant themes

• Displacement and secrecy: Bai Chen fears his family may discover he is not their real son.
• Family affection and everyday comedy: Bai Chen’s attempt to rescue Bai Chichi from scolding turns into a comic distraction.
• New connections through the old life: The arrival of Qu Guang suggests Bai Chen may inherit the original owner’s friendships and activities.

Key plot points and events

• Qu Guang visits Bai Chen, saying he heard Bai Chen had returned. He and Bai Chen’s mother, Yao Ting, greet each other warmly; Yao Ting checks that Qu Guang’s leg has healed.
• Qu Guang takes Bai Chen aside and reminds him that he previously accepted a motorcycle-racing challenge on behalf of Fang Ye. The race would pit Bai Chen against seven opponents.
• Bai Chen, who has no memory of accepting the challenge and lacks the original owner’s racing experience, refuses to compete. He is unconcerned that Fang Ye may face trouble as a result.
• Qu Guang mentions that Bai Chen’s expensive Double R motorcycle is still at his esports club. Bai Chen admits he cannot ride it and agrees that Qu Guang can return it for him.
• Qu Guang shyly asks Bai Chen to have his sister, Bai Chichi, bring out the key. Bai Chen notices that she has dressed up and suspects the two are close—perhaps romantically involved.
• The next morning, Bai Chen heads to the meeting point for the group’s trip back to G City. Many classmates are already there, including Lin Xiaoqian, who catches his eye.

Character developments and interactions

• Bai Chen remains wary of the original owner’s hidden commitments. Rather than risk an unfamiliar and dangerous race, he chooses to withdraw, showing a pragmatic willingness to “bend” when necessary. He also relies on others for tasks—such as handling the motorcycle—that he cannot perform.
• Qu Guang comes across as loyal, straightforward, and helpful. He respects Bai Chen’s decision about the race and offers to return the bike. His embarrassment around Bai Chichi hints at romantic feelings.
• Bai Chichi appears to be on familiar terms with Qu Guang and seems to have made an effort with her appearance, reinforcing Bai Chen’s suspicion that they may be close.
• Yao Ting is warmly concerned about Qu Guang’s health and treats him as someone she likes and trusts.

Significant themes

• Pragmatism over pride: Bai Chen refuses to keep a risky promise simply to prove his courage.
• The burden of a borrowed past: He must deal with the original owner’s decisions despite having incomplete memories and none of the same skills.
• Loyalty and budding romance: Qu Guang’s practical support for Bai Chen contrasts with his bashful behavior around Bai Chichi, suggesting a developing relationship.

Key plot points and events

• The students finish their trip to Shuiji Village and prepare to return to G City. They tease Cheng Fei for usually being late, but he arrives just before the deadline.
• One student is upset after leaving behind a bag of dried fruit given to her by the villagers; a classmate offers to share hers, highlighting the group’s affection for the villagers.
• The group flies back to G City and returns to G University. Bai Chen reaches the seventh-floor dorm carrying local specialties.
• In Room 704, Bai Chen finds Li Xingzhu sitting in Gu Yun’s place. Gu Yun is out, and Bai Chen realizes Li may be intensely possessive of him.
• Gu Yun later returns. He sees Bai Chen resting and lets him sleep, then quietly leaves with Li Xingzhu to talk outside. Bai Chen opens his eyes after they leave, suggesting he was listening or pretending to sleep.

Character developments and interactions

• Bai Chen reflects on the original owner’s past relationship with Fang Ye, judging that the original owner changed his style to please him. Bai Chen considers such love self-abasing and believes Fang Ye would never have been a reliable partner. He also remains wary of the tense dynamic between Li Xingzhu and Gu Yun.
• Li Xingzhu presents himself cheerfully to Bai Chen as Gu Yun’s childhood friend, but his smile unsettles Bai Chen and hints at a possessive side. He wants to speak with Gu Yun, but obeys when Gu Yun signals him to wait.
• Gu Yun shows consideration for Bai Chen by not waking him after the tiring trip. He also manages Li Xingzhu discreetly, suggesting familiarity with his behavior.
• The students show camaraderie through joking, shared food, and concern over the villagers’ gifts.

Significant themes

• Care and gratitude: The students value the villagers’ inexpensive gift because it represents their kindness.
• Self-respect in love: Bai Chen contrasts the original owner’s efforts to win Fang Ye with his own refusal to change himself for someone unreliable.
• Possessiveness and romantic tension: Li Xingzhu’s apparent attachment to Gu Yun—and Bai Chen’s fear of a confrontation—sets up a possible rivalry, played partly for comedy.
• Rest and consideration: Gu Yun’s choice not to disturb Bai Chen reflects quiet care.

Plot points and events

• Gu Yun questions Li Xingzhu’s sudden transfer to G University, suspecting something may be wrong because Li’s old illness has returned and he has been acting strangely. Li laughs off the concern and teases Gu Yun about avoiding eye contact.
• Li asks to share Gu Yun’s bed for a few days, claiming that sleeping beside him helped him rest and that he needs to protect his health. Gu Yun doubts his excuses and heads back to his dorm.
• Bai Chen wakes from an afternoon nap and finds Gu Yun still there. Gu Yun says he waited so they could eat together, though Bai Chen suspects Li is waiting outside.
• Li soon calls for Gu Yun and invites him to try a new restaurant. Gu Yun declines, choosing the dining hall instead.
• The chapter ends with an author’s note defending Bai Chen’s careful use of the original owner’s money and his choice not to retaliate recklessly against powerful people.

Character developments and interactions

• Gu Yun shows concern for Li but remains wary of his behavior. He responds to Li’s clinginess with exasperation and refuses to indulge his request to share a bed.
• Li Xingzhu is playful and openly affectionate toward Gu Yun, using his poor sleep and health as reasons to stay close. Their teasing suggests a long-standing, familiar bond.
• Bai Chen is observant: he senses that Li is still waiting for Gu Yun, despite Gu Yun’s dismissal. The author’s note further frames him as cautious and conscientious, particularly about not exploiting the original owner’s resources or risking their family’s safety.

Significant themes

• Care and attachment: Li’s request reveals his reliance on Gu Yun, while Gu Yun’s questioning reflects genuine concern beneath their teasing.
• Responsibility and restraint: The author argues that Bai Chen’s reluctance to spend another person’s money or provoke powerful opponents is a matter of conscience and practical judgment—not cowardice.
• Nonviolence and consequences: The note emphasizes that retaliation may endanger innocent family members, and that violence is not the only way to address humiliation.

Plot points and events

• Li Xingzhu invites Gu Yun to the dining hall. Bai Chen, sensing that Gu Yun may feel awkward about going without him, pretends to receive an urgent call and leaves so the two can go together.
• Bai Chen spends the evening alone on campus, reflecting on his life in this unfamiliar world and his grief over his parents’ deaths. He wonders whether he can ever return to his original world and worries about the person he left behind there.
• Later, Bai Chen returns to the dorm and unpacks local foods from his field study. Among them is a packet of Almond Candy that Lin Jingchen had left with a note telling Bai Chen not to forget to eat it.
• Bai Chen offers the snacks to Lin Sen and Gu Yun. When Gu Yun notices the candy set apart from the others, he asks whether he can take it.

Character developments and interactions

• Bai Chen shows his thoughtfulness by quietly giving Gu Yun and Li Xingzhu time alone, but his solitude also exposes his unresolved grief and uncertainty about belonging in this world. The candy brings back a happy memory of Lin Jingchen, though his mood soon darkens.
• Gu Yun accepts Li Xingzhu’s invitation despite Bai Chen’s absence, then later approaches Bai Chen warmly and asks for the Almond Candy.
• Li Xingzhu recognizes Bai Chen’s considerate gesture and appreciates his ability to read the situation.
• Lin Sen jokes and chats comfortably with Bai Chen, taking some of the local specialties.

Significant themes

• Belonging and displacement: Bai Chen feels fortunate in his new life yet remains unsure whether this world is truly his home.
• Grief and unfinished ties: His memories of his parents’ death and concern for someone in his original world keep him emotionally connected to the past.
• Quiet care and intimacy: Bai Chen’s considerate actions, Lin Jingchen’s remembered gift, and Gu Yun’s interest in the candy give ordinary gestures emotional weight.

Plot points

• Bai Chen refuses to give Gu Yun the Almond Candy Lin Jingchen bought especially for him, though he offers other sweets. Gu Yun declines, and Bai Chen privately celebrates protecting the candy.
• Later, Li Xingzhu arrives at Gu Yun’s dorm with a pillow and asks to sleep beside him, claiming memories from childhood have made his medical condition flare up.
• Gu Yun is suspicious but agrees to share his bed for the night after noticing Li Xingzhu’s distress. Lin Sen gives permission, provided they keep quiet because Bai Chen is asleep.

Character developments and interactions

• Bai Chen shows that Lin Jingchen’s gift matters to him: he is unusually reluctant to share it, then relieved when Gu Yun accepts his alternative.
• Gu Yun remains wary of Li Xingzhu’s explanation but is compassionate enough to accommodate him. He also tries to protect Bai Chen’s sleep.
• Li Xingzhu acts wounded and needy to persuade Gu Yun to let him stay; his mood quickly brightens once Gu Yun agrees.
• Lin Sen watches the exchange with amused curiosity, then supports the arrangement while looking out for Bai Chen, whom he knows is a light sleeper and often suffers from nightmares.

Themes

• The candy scene hints at the emotional importance of small gifts and Bai Chen’s growing attachment to the person who gave it.
• The dorm scene blends affection, trust, and possible manipulation: Li Xingzhu uses their shared childhood and his claimed vulnerability to seek closeness, while Gu Yun struggles to decide whether to believe him.
• Friendship is shown through practical care, especially Lin Sen’s concern for Bai Chen’s rest.

• Key events: Li Xingzhu sneaks into Gu Yun’s bed while Bai Chen is asleep. The next morning, Bai Chen wakes first, notices the two men sharing a bed, and is delighted—and impressed by how quickly Li Xingzhu has progressed from being afraid to confessing to openly clinging to Gu Yun. Bai Chen leaves for breakfast and class without disturbing them. When Gu Yun wakes, he finds Li Xingzhu’s arms around his waist and threatens to send him back to his dorm unless he lets go. Li Xingzhu immediately releases him, then eagerly asks to accompany him to the library.
• Character developments: Li Xingzhu grows bolder and more physically affectionate, though he pretends to be sleepy when Gu Yun catches him. Gu Yun remains reserved and sets boundaries, but tolerates Li Xingzhu’s behavior because he believes Li is ill. Bai Chen is amused and supportive of their apparent closeness.
• Character interactions: Bai Chen quietly observes the sleeping pair and leaves them alone. Gu Yun tries to remove Li Xingzhu’s arms and threatens consequences; Li Xingzhu quickly complies but still seeks to spend the day with him. Gu Yun privately decides to tolerate him for now and hopes to get him medical care once his personal doctor is available.
• Themes: The chapter’s light, comic tone centers on romantic tension, growing intimacy, and a contrast between Li Xingzhu’s boldness and Gu Yun’s guarded patience. Bai Chen’s amused perspective adds a playful sense of watching a relationship accelerate.

Plot points and events

• Gu Yun gives Li Xingzhu only five minutes to wash up before they leave; Li arrives on time and earns Gu Yun’s approval.
• At the hospital, Gu Cheng angrily rejects his food and vents to his mother, Xiao Muling. He fears his father will recognize an illegitimate son and share the family’s wealth with him.
• Gu Cheng blames Lin Jingchen for his injured legs and plots revenge, including targeting Bai Chen.
• At G University, Bai Chen senses several men following him after he buys medicine. He calls the police, runs toward crowded streets, and heads straight to a police station rather than returning to campus.
• Bai Chen reports the attempted ambush and names several possible culprits, including Gu Cheng. A police officer takes the allegation seriously and assures him that the Gu family’s influence will not shield anyone from the law.
• Police arrest the pursuers. Bai Chen recognizes their bald leader and takes satisfaction in seeing him restrained, then feels relieved that the immediate danger has passed.

Character developments and interactions

• Bai Chen shows practical judgment under pressure: despite panic and poor stamina, he calls the police, avoids the likely ambush near campus, and considers possible motives before making his report. His encounter with the officer gives him some hope that powerful people can still be held accountable.
• Gu Cheng grows more openly hostile and vengeful. His fear of losing status and inheritance fuels his hatred of the unknown illegitimate heir, while he also threatens Lin Jingchen and Bai Chen.
• Xiao Muling tries to care for Gu Cheng and calm him, but he responds with rage and violent talk.
• Gu Yun is strict with Li Xingzhu, whose punctuality earns a brief sign of approval.
• The police officer treats Bai Chen with patience and professionalism, offering water, recording his report, and arranging to keep him safe.

Significant themes

• Practical action versus familiar story conventions: Bai Chen rejects the usual fictional pattern of fleeing alone or relying on a romantic lead and instead seeks public help.
• Accountability and power: The officer’s willingness to investigate Gu Cheng challenges Bai Chen’s fear that the influential Gu family is beyond the law.
• Revenge and insecurity: Gu Cheng’s threats arise from resentment, wounded pride, and anxiety over his position in the family.
• Relief amid continuing danger: The arrest resolves the immediate pursuit, but Bai Chen’s worries about who ordered it—and what may happen next—remain.

Key plot points and events

• Bai Chen waits at the police station while Officer Qin Yong finishes paperwork, then accepts a ride back to G University on Qin’s electric scooter.
• Qin warns Bai Chen to stay on campus because the investigation may take time. Bai Chen agrees.
• Qin’s friendly manner and sense of justice remind Bai Chen of his late firefighter father, prompting memories of his father reassuring Bai Chen and his sister Bai Xi about the dangers of his work.
• Back at the dorm, Bai Chen tells Lin Sen that someone followed him, possibly Shi Long and the others seeking revenge, or Gu Cheng, a fellow student. He plans to contact the original owner’s father and older brother for advice and wait for the police investigation.

Character developments

• Bai Chen remains cautious and cooperative, but recognizes he cannot handle the threat alone. He decides to involve the family rather than keep the danger to himself.
• Qin comes across as warm and principled, earning Bai Chen’s respect through his resemblance to Bai Chen’s father.
• Lin Sen is shocked and frightened by the possibility that Bai Chen may be targeted, especially by the powerful Gu family.

Significant themes

• Justice and duty: Qin and Bai Chen’s father are linked by their commitment to protecting others.
• Family and support: Bai Chen’s memories of his father and his decision to seek help underscore the importance of family in facing danger.
• Vulnerability and uncertainty: Bai Chen has no clear way to confront a potentially influential enemy and must rely on the police and family.

Character interactions

• Qin treats Bai Chen kindly, gives him a ride, offers practical advice, and promises to update him about the case.
• Bai Chen and Lin Sen discuss the suspected pursuers; Lin Sen presses him for a plan, while Bai Chen admits he has none yet and intends to consult his family.