Chapter Summaries

Chu Yilan cared for Shen Lian after a long day, while Yu Ming’s scandals erupted online and led Jin Lei to discover a photograph of Shen Lian. When Shen Lian woke feeling unwell, Chu Yilan urged him to take a break from work, and Shen Lian agreed.

• Chu Yilan brought the exhausted Shen Lian home, where they reunited with Chu Piggy and later spent the night together.
• Chu Yilan asked Sun Binghe how to preserve the radish flower Shen Lian had given him.
• Yu Ming was exposed online as the person who had interfered in Chen Yue’s relationship, and Jin Lei had him beaten after learning of his cheating.
• Jin Lei became interested in Shen Lian after finding his photograph and remarked that Chu Yilan was even more formidable than his father, Chu Changqi.
• Chu Yilan found Shen Lian feeling unwell, helped him take his medicine, and asked him to take a break from work; Shen Lian agreed.

Shen Lian rested at home while Chu Yilan followed Ning Sixian’s advice to make him take it easy, then invited him to the Blue Sea Project gathering. As autumn arrived, Chu Yilan and Shen Lian prepared to attend together, while Sun Binghe noticed how much warmer their home had become.

• Shen Lian fell asleep in the courtyard, and Chu Yilan carried him to bed; later, Chu Yilan refused Shen Lian’s advances because Ning Sixian had told him to exercise restraint.
• After Shen Lian fell asleep, Chu Yilan tucked him in and monitored his breathing before holding him close.
• Chu Yilan brought his work home as autumn arrived, and Xu Jingge asked him about joining the Blue Sea Project’s investment gathering to pursue access for the Qin Family and himself.
• Chu Yilan agreed to talk with Xu Jingge when he arrived and suggested that Shen Lian attend the gathering with him; Shen Lian accepted.
• Sun Binghe visited the villa and noticed the plants, flowers, and new curtains Shen Lian had brought, while Chu Piggy chased fallen leaves.

Shen Lian accompanied Chu Yilan to a solemn chamber of commerce meeting, where their teasing and closeness drew attention. At the reception, a handsome server tried to approach Chu Yilan, but Sun Binghe stepped in, and Shen Lian stayed unbothered.

• Chu Yilan told Shen Lian how Sun Binghe had rejected Zhou Yuanlin over his poor academic record.
• Shen Lian and Chu Yilan arrived at the meeting, where Xu Jingge, Chang Qing, and Su Yaning greeted them.
• Shen Lian chatted with Yang Bin during the speech, while Chu Yilan grew possessive and Xu Jingge told Shen Lian to stop talking.
• Shen Lian secretly touched Chu Yilan's waist, and Chu Yilan caught and stroked his fingers beneath his overcoat.
• At the reception, Sun Binghe blocked a handsome server from approaching Chu Yilan, and Xu Jingge became visibly angry when Shen Lian teased him about Chang Qing.

At a reception, Shen Lian learned why Feng Yueshan and Ning Sixian despised Wei Maopeng, who had sabotaged Zhou Yuanlin’s car after betraying their friendship. Feng Yueshan also revealed that Wei Maopeng had once been interested in Chu Yilan, leaving Shen Lian visibly upset.

• Shen Lian spent time with Jin Huan at the reception while Chu Yilan watched from nearby.
• Feng Yueshan and Ning Sixian reacted with disgust when Wei Maopeng arrived, and Shen Lian asked who he was.
• Feng Yueshan explained that Wei Maopeng had tampered with Zhou Yuanlin’s brakes, nearly causing a serious crash that injured Ning Sixian.
• Feng Yueshan said the Wei Family might now rely on Wei Maopeng and suggested joining forces against them, which Ning Sixian agreed to consider.
• Feng Yueshan told Shen Lian that Wei Maopeng had once liked Chu Yilan, and Shen Lian’s expression fell.

Shen Lian confronted Wei Maopeng over sabotaging the brakes, and Feng Yueshan and Zhou Yuanlin beat him while Chu Yilan stood by Shen Lian. After Wei Maopeng accused Shen Lian of being untrustworthy, Chu Yilan threw him over the terrace railing into the water.

• Shen Lian told Wei Maopeng he knew about the brake tampering and offered to hear an explanation, but Wei Maopeng could not justify what he had done.
• Feng Yueshan attacked Wei Maopeng, and Shen Lian urged him to keep going; Zhou Yuanlin later arrived and beat Wei Maopeng as well.
• Chu Yilan put his coat over Shen Lian’s shoulders and held his cold hand after the group finished their discussions.
• Wei Maopeng accused Shen Lian of betraying the others for personal gain, prompting Chu Yilan to grab him and throw him over the terrace railing into the water.

Shen Lian asked Chu Yilan to let him take a small acting role, and Chu Yilan agreed to look into it. As Chu Yilan grew quiet before the anniversary of his mother's death, Shen Lian promised to accompany him, and Chu Yilan revealed that his mother was Ming Mei of the Ming Family.

• Zhou Yuanlin and the others left Wei Maopeng and the Wei Family behind, and Sun Binghe took over Zhou Yuanlin's schedule.
• Chu Yilan initially refused Shen Lian's request to act in Chang Qing's guest role, then agreed to have Sun Binghe ask Hu Kailan about the part.
• Over the following week, Shen Lian noticed Aunt Fen making jasmine snowflake cakes and learned that they were Chu Yilan's late mother's favorite.
• Shen Lian found Chu Yilan sitting quietly beneath the Chinese parasol tree and held him, then offered to accompany him to meet his in-laws.
• Chu Yilan told Shen Lian that Hengtai had once been the Ming Group and that his mother, Ming Mei, had been the Ming Family's cherished daughter.

Shen Lian learned how Chu Changqi had abused Chu Yilan and how Ming Mei had eventually rescued him. Feeling protective of Chu Yilan, Shen Lian followed him to the Hengtai Building, where they met Sun Binghe outside the president's office.

• Chu Yilan recounted how Chu Changqi deceived Ming Mei, seized control of the Ming Group, and tormented their son until Old Master Ming rescued them.
• Ming Mei embraced Chu Yilan and told him she loved him after Old Master Ming defeated Chu Changqi, who later fled after Chu Yilan shot him in the leg.
• Shen Lian said he would skin Chu Changqi alive if he got the chance, and Chu Yilan warned that he would deal with his father if he returned.
• Shen Lian insisted on accompanying Chu Yilan to the office, and Chu Yilan carried him out of the house.
• Chu Yilan brought Shen Lian to the president's floor at Hengtai Building, where Sun Binghe greeted them and prepared plain tea for Shen Lian.

Shen Lian spent the day with Chu Yilan at Hengtai, where they shared affectionate moments and prepared to visit Chu Yilan’s mother. After dinner, they drove home, where another car suddenly turned on its headlights as they approached the uphill entrance.

• Shen Lian discovered that Chu Yilan had preserved flowers he had given him, and Chu Yilan said he would get another cabinet if it filled up.
• Shen Lian chatted with Yang Bin in Chu Yilan’s office and learned that Chu Yilan hated snowy days.
• Chu Yilan told Shen Lian that his bank card PIN was Shen Lian’s birthday, and Shen Lian said he would visit Chu Yilan’s mother with him.
• Shen Lian and Chu Yilan shared a kiss in the office before leaving Hengtai and going out for hot pot.
• Shen Lian reposted a promotional post for Silent Words and shared a photo of their meal, then drove home with Chu Yilan.
• As Chu Yilan’s car approached the uphill entrance, another car switched on its headlights.

Shen Lian confronted Zheng Ge when he came to Chu Yilan’s house, and Chu Yilan firmly cut ties with him. After Zheng Ge was driven away and lost another work opportunity, Chu Yilan and Shen Lian returned to their playful banter at home.

• Chu Yilan and Shen Lian saw Zheng Ge waiting outside their gate, and Shen Lian confronted him about seeking Chu Yilan’s help.
• Zheng Ge claimed he was worried about Chu Yilan because the anniversary of his mother’s death was approaching, but Shen Lian challenged his motives.
• At Shen Lian’s urging, Chu Yilan told Zheng Ge that he owed him nothing and ordered him to stay away.
• Chu Yilan signaled the bodyguards to remove Zheng Ge and his car, and Zheng Ge’s manager later told him he had lost a Qinhai commercial.
• Inside the villa, Chu Yilan offered Shen Lian a peeled mandarin, then said he had once peeled them for Feng Yueshan as a child.

Shen Lian accompanied Chu Yilan to visit his mother and grandfather’s graves, supporting him through his grief before they returned home together. Later, Shen Lian’s performance as Li Kuan in Silent Words won widespread praise as the film’s early reception sent his following soaring.

• Shen Lian prepared food and balloon flowers before driving Chu Yilan to the cemetery.
• Shen Lian introduced himself at Ming Mei’s grave and promised to take care of Chu Yilan.
• Shen Lian held Chu Yilan as he grieved, then soothed him with a nursery rhyme until Chu Yilan relaxed.
• Chu Yilan and Shen Lian left the cemetery hand in hand and went out for hot pot.
• Chu Yilan told Shen Lian he could take the script Chang Qing had mentioned, and Shen Lian said he expected his chance at stardom soon.
• Director Dai moved up Silent Words’ release, and viewers praised Shen Lian’s appearance and acting as Li Kuan while his Weibo following grew.

Shen Lian’s performance as Li Kuan became a breakout hit, while Zheng Ge’s rivalry with Zhou Tangsi spiraled into public scandal. After a medical checkup confirmed Shen Lian was recovering well, he arrived in Qu City to film a guest role and told Chang Qing that Zheng Ge would never beat him again.

• Chu Yilan shared Li Kuan fan photos in a group chat and urged everyone to see Shen Lian’s film, offering to reimburse the tickets.
• Zheng Ge’s fans attacked Shen Lian online as viewers praised Shen Lian’s acting and mocked Zheng Ge’s performances.
• Feng Yueshan reported that Zhou Tangsi, Zheng Ge, and the Chen Family’s young master fought at a restaurant, and rumors later claimed Zhou Corporation was nearing bankruptcy.
• Shen Lian reflected that breaking free of the original plot had made Zhou Tangsi and Zheng Ge’s romance harder to advance, then reviewed his brief role as the First Immortal Venerable.
• Ning Sixian told Shen Lian that his recovery was going well and reminded him to take his medication, while Chu Yilan accompanied him to the examination.
• Shen Lian met Xu Jingge and Chang Qing at the Qu City film set, teased Xu Jingge about their separation, and told Chang Qing that Zheng Ge would never beat him again.

Shen Lian filmed a guest role in “Ethereal Immortal Journey,” drew attention online while sharing instant noodles with Chang Qing, and left early to reunite with Chu Yilan. The chapter ended with Chu Yilan kissing him at home after praising how good he looked with white hair.

• Shen Lian impressed the crew with his wire-work fight sequence and chatted with Chang Qing about how they had met their partners.
• Shen Lian and Chang Qing ate instant noodles and roujiamo together, and a fansite photographer posted pictures that prompted online excitement about their drama.
• After receiving a photo of Chu Piggy from Chu Yilan, Shen Lian left the set and returned home.
• Shen Lian found Chu Yilan bathing the muddy Chu Piggy, then helped dry the kitten.
• Chu Yilan pulled Shen Lian close, kissed him repeatedly, and complimented his white hair.

Shen Lian finished filming and went to the Star Club to meet Xingkai executives, where Sun Binghe’s unexpected presence startled President Kuang. The chapter left Shen Lian realizing Kuang had been reprimanded by Sun Binghe before.

• Shen Lian arrived early for filming, checked on Chang Qing’s cold, and completed their scene together.
• Hu Kailan invited Shen Lian to the Star Club, and Shen Lian agreed to meet Xingkai’s executives.
• On the way to the eighth floor, Shen Lian noticed people watching him from a nearby building and made a note of it.
• Shen Lian arranged tea, wine, and refreshments for the gathering, then chatted with Sun Binghe and learned Jiang You was preparing for the CET-6 exam.
• Kuang Chenghai arrived with other Xingkai executives, spotted Sun Binghe, and nearly stumbled before explaining that the floor was slippery.
• Sun Binghe told Shen Lian he had criticized Kuang Chenghai’s inconsistent signature, and Shen Lian felt sorry for Kuang.

Sun Binghe accompanied Shen Lian to a company gathering, where Kuang Chenghai realized Shen Lian was backed by Chu Yilan and ensured the executives treated him carefully. After golf and a call with Chu Yilan, Shen Lian headed back toward the others, having wandered far across the course.

• Kuang Chenghai recognized Sun Binghe's presence as a sign of Shen Lian's connection to Chu Yilan and warmly welcomed Shen Lian while excusing him from drinking.
• Sun Binghe warned Kuang Chenghai to protect Shen Lian from the entertainment industry's dirty tricks, then rebuked Vice President Liu for leering at him.
• Sun Binghe questioned Kuang Chenghai about Xingkai's business dinners, then joined the executives and Shen Lian for golf.
• Sun Binghe ordered more cherries for Shen Lian, who showed that he played golf well.
• Shen Lian spoke with Chu Yilan by phone, agreed to have beef for dinner, and realized he had wandered far from Sun Binghe and the others.

Shen Lian was cornered by Jin Lei, who tried to drug him and force his attention, but Shen Lian turned the trap on Jin Lei’s young associate. Sun Binghe arrived with reinforcements, and Shen Lian identified a Hengtai business partner among Jin Lei’s group, turning Sun Binghe’s attention against him.

• Jin Lei blocked Shen Lian with his bodyguards and invited him to sit, claiming to be a fan.
• When Jin Lei’s young associate urged Shen Lian to drink the tea, Shen Lian forced the cup down the young man’s throat, and the man collapsed.
• Jin Lei tried to apologize and continue the conversation, but Shen Lian refused and challenged the bodyguards to stop him.
• Sun Binghe arrived with Kuang Chenghai, senior executives, and bodyguards, and warned Jin Lei’s group to move aside.
• Shen Lian pointed out a man in Jin Lei’s group as a business partner Sun Binghe had hosted at Hengtai, prompting Sun Binghe’s gaze to turn cold.

Sun Binghe rescued Shen Lian from Jin Lei’s unwanted advances, then uncovered Jin Lei’s plans involving Hengtai’s Blue Sea Project. Chu Yilan arranged to deal with the threat and add bodyguards for Shen Lian, while Jin Lei began considering retaliation.

• Sun Binghe confronted Jin Lei and took Shen Lian away, while Kuang Chenghai left with them.
• After they departed, Jin Lei beat the young man who had insulted him and learned that Sun Binghe was Chu Yilan’s special assistant.
• Jin Lei blamed Lu Qing for exposing his plans and realized that his attempt to approach the Blue Sea Project had been discovered.
• Shen Lian warned Sun Binghe that President Jin seemed to have targeted him, but Sun Binghe said he was not worried.
• Sun Binghe told Chu Yilan about the incident, and Chu Yilan agreed that Shen Lian should stay out of the matter and offered to assign him more bodyguards.

Shen Lian livestreamed for his fans while Chu Yilan joined under the username “Ode to Loving Lian” and became a moderator. Meanwhile, Sun Binghe and Yang Bin dealt with two men who had threatened Sun Binghe, and their shared history showed why they remained loyal to Chu Yilan and one another.

• Shen Lian started a livestream, drew a rapidly growing audience, and made longtime fans moderators to remove haters.
• Chu Yilan watched the stream, spent heavily to top the gift leaderboard, changed his username on Sun Binghe’s advice, and was promoted to moderator by Cute Bunny.
• Sun Binghe told Yang Bin that two men who had followed and threatened him had been taken away, and Yang Bin offered him a place to stay and help with his work.
• Yang Bin and Sun Binghe recalled meeting Chu Yilan and each other, and how Chu Yilan’s help had earned their lasting loyalty.

Shen Lian spotted Chang Qing being abducted and pursued the van, alerting Xu Jingge while Chu Yilan remained unreachable. Xu Jingge caught up with Shen Lian, who overtook the van as the chase continued.

• Chu Yilan ordered Sun Binghe to investigate Jin Lei after recognizing something in his face.
• Shen Lian invited Chang Qing to dinner, but Chang Qing failed to answer his calls.
• Shen Lian spotted Chang Qing hooded inside a van and followed it, then called Xu Jingge and Chu Yilan for help.
• Xu Jingge learned Chang Qing had disappeared from the set and raced to find him.
• Shen Lian evaded the van's attempts to shake him and gave Xu Jingge the van's location and plate number.
• Xu Jingge's car caught up with Shen Lian, who overtook the van at high speed.

Shen Lian rescued Chang Qing from kidnappers by crashing into their van and then helped him escape. At the hospital, Shen Lian pretended his injury was serious, and Chu Yilan furiously confronted Xu Jingge, who tried to appease him by offering to clear Hengtai’s path into Lin City.

• Shen Lian rammed the kidnappers’ van, stopped it against the mountainside, and fought the men while Chang Qing freed himself and kicked away an attacker.
• Xu Jingge arrived, and Chang Qing pretended to be weak and said he had been drugged before Xu Jingge took him and Shen Lian to the hospital.
• Shen Lian convinced the doctor to put his bruised leg in a cast, making Chu Yilan believe he had been badly hurt.
• Chu Yilan berated Xu Jingge for involving Shen Lian in the danger, and Xu Jingge accepted the blame and promised to clear Hengtai’s business from Lin City.

Shen Lian recovered from his injury while Chu Yilan gradually forgave him for getting hurt, and Sun Binghe purged planted factions in Qu City and the Blue Sea Project. After Shen Lian finally removed his cast, Chu Yilan invited him to dinner with Xu Jingge, whose promised business in Lin City had gone to Chu Yilan.

• Xu Jingge investigated groups operating behind the scenes with Sun Binghe while taking Chu Yilan's cold treatment as Shen Lian's human shield.
• Shen Lian coaxed Chu Yilan into forgiving him, and Xu Jingge saw the couple share a tender moment at the hospital.
• Chu Yilan ordered Shen Lian to stay in the hospital four extra days, and Shen Lian later went home with his leg still in a cast.
• Sun Binghe complained to Shen Lian about being blamed for serving chocolate mousse as duck and radish soup, then wiped out planted factions in Qu City and the Blue Sea Project.
• Shen Lian chased Chu Piggy after the cat knocked over a succulent, and Chu Yilan told him he could remove his healed cast.
• Chu Yilan invited Shen Lian to dinner with Xu Jingge and confirmed Xu had given him the promised business in Lin City.