Chapter Summaries

Ning Xian discovered that Shen Jin and Yun Xiaoran had secretly registered their marriage and accepted Yun Xiaoran as her son-in-law, unaware of the couple’s agreement. Meanwhile, Liu Yi rallied Li Qingxi to challenge Shen Muge and Yun Xiaoran again and planned to smear Lone Cloud.

• Ning Xian scolded Shen Jin for hiding her marriage, while Yun Xiaoran defended her and held her hand.
• Ning Xian praised Yun Xiaoran and concluded that Shen Jin had genuinely found a boyfriend, while Shen Jin privately denied enjoying his attentions.
• Shen Jin took Yun Xiaoran into the kitchen to cook with him, leaving Ning Xian reassured.
• Liu Yi told Li Qingxi to recover from her loss and keep targeting Shen Muge and Yun Xiaoran.
• Liu Yi said the company would hire prominent songwriters for Singer 2402 and that she would pay people on VA Site to smear Lone Cloud.

Shen Jin and Yun Xiaoran pretended to be a loving couple while hosting Ning Xian, and Shen Jin realized he still did not know her true identity. After Ning Xian left, Yun Xiaoran called their affectionate behavior an act, angering Shen Jin on the drive home.

• Shen Jin and Yun Xiaoran cooked together, and Shen Jin watched him with growing admiration.
• Yun Xiaoran invented a story about meeting Shen Jin online, and Shen Jin played along while signaling to Ning Xian that he did not know her true identity.
• Yun Xiaoran treated Shen Jin attentively at dinner, pleasing Ning Xian and prompting her to tease her daughter about her husband's cooking.
• Shen Jin and Yun Xiaoran drove Ning Xian to the airport after dinner, then headed home together.
• Yun Xiaoran said there was no need to keep acting now that Ning Xian had left, and Shen Jin angrily asked him to repeat himself.

Yun Xiaoran was teased by Shen Jin, whose feelings grew complicated when he gave her his bank card for household expenses. As his novel gained popularity and Shen Jin prepared her album, Yun Xiaoran sent Zhao Ruoxi the song he had promised her.

• Shen Jin touched Yun Xiaoran's thigh while driving, then teased him and sent him to buy her water.
• Yun Xiaoran noted that Wild Rush was climbing the New Book Chart and planned to start The Grave Robbers' Chronicles after setting up Lone Cloud's VA Site creator account.
• Shen Jin left for work to handle preparations for her upcoming album, whose announcement had reached third place on Weibo's trending chart.
• Yun Xiaoran gave Shen Jin his bank card for groceries and household wear, and she accepted it with unexpected delight.
• Yun Xiaoran remembered his promise to Audrey Cat, sent her the finished song recorded by Zhou Yanqi, and Zhao Ruoxi played the audio file.

Zhao Ruoxi urged Yun Xiaoran to enter the Huaxia Rongchuang Gu Feng Song Contest, and he agreed to compete for its prize. Meanwhile, Shen Jin reconsidered her feelings after Sister Hua interpreted Yun Xiaoran giving her his salary card as proof that he liked her.

• Zhao Ruoxi told Yun Xiaoran about the traditional-style song contest and its hundred-thousand-yuan first prize, and he decided to enter.
• Zhao Ruoxi logged off to listen to "Calorie" and imagine a dance, while Yun Xiaoran began working on "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion."
• Shen Jin worried about whether to accept her invitation to Singer 2024 amid the ongoing fan rivalry between her fans and Li Qingxi's.
• Sister Hua saw Yun Xiaoran's salary card in Shen Jin's hand and suggested that he had fallen for her, reminding her of the gold bangle he had given her.
• Shen Jin wondered whether Yun Xiaoran truly liked her, and Sister Hua asked what Shen Jin, Yun Xiaoran, and Ning Xian had discussed after Shen Jin's mother visited.

Shen Jin struggled with her growing reluctance to divorce Yun Xiaoran as Sister Hua handed her the prepared agreement. When Yun Xiaoran reminded her he would not get involved with another girl before their divorce, Shen Jin grew jealous and shut herself away to practice singing.

• Sister Hua teased Shen Jin by saying she might pursue Yun Xiaoran after his divorce, and Shen Jin firmly objected.
• Sister Hua gave Shen Jin the divorce agreement and reminded her that she would need Yun Xiaoran to sign a confidentiality agreement and accept money.
• Shen Jin admitted to herself that she wanted to keep living with Yun Xiaoran and could not bear imagining him loving someone else.
• Shen Jin messaged Yun Xiaoran to ask where he was, and he replied that he was at Zhou Zeyu's place practicing with his guitar.
• Yun Xiaoran promised not to get involved with another girl before their divorce, and Shen Jin angrily told him to find someone before muting his messages.
• Shen Jin retreated to the practice room and practiced singing, unable to calm her jealousy.

Yun Xiaoran practiced “Preface to the Orchid Pavilion” with Zhou Zeyu while Shen Jin struggled with her feelings about their approaching divorce. After Sister Hua suggested Shen Jin might be in love with Yun Xiaoran, Shen Jin denied it but began looking forward to hearing from him.

• Yun Xiaoran practiced “Preface to the Orchid Pavilion” with Zhou Zeyu and asked to record it again because he was dissatisfied with his first take.
• Shen Jin felt restless after practice and thought about how her view of Yun Xiaoran had changed during their two weeks together.
• Sister Hua persuaded Shen Jin to eat lunch and listened as Shen Jin explained why she felt unsettled.
• Sister Hua told Shen Jin she might be in love with Yun Xiaoran, and Shen Jin insisted she only liked his meals and support.
• Sister Hua pointed out that Shen Jin had grown used to being Yun Xiaoran's wife and advised her to detach herself during the fifteen days before their divorce.
• Alone in her office, Shen Jin expected Yun Xiaoran to be angry that she had ignored his messages and considered replying.

Shen Jin became upset when Yun Xiaoran stayed away and ignored her call, but a conversation about thirteen-spice seasoning eased her mood. After both went to the supermarket, Yun Xiaoran discovered Shen Jin had lied about being at the office when they ran into each other.

• Shen Jin returned home and found Yun Xiaoran absent, then tried to convince herself she did not care where he was.
• Yun Xiaoran finished recording a song at Zhou Zeyu's place and called Shen Jin after noticing her missed call.
• Shen Jin lied that she was at the office, and Yun Xiaoran asked her to buy thirteen-spice seasoning.
• Yun Xiaoran and Shen Jin each went to the supermarket, where they unexpectedly came face to face.

Shen Jin joined Yun Xiaoran on a supermarket trip and grew curious about his everyday life, while Yun Xiaoran said he had hoped they could get along better during their remaining twenty days. The chapter left Shen Jin waiting to see whether he would buy her chocolates.

• Shen Jin made Yun Xiaoran carry her shopping bags and questioned why he planned to shop for groceries alone.
• Yun Xiaoran agreed to shop with Shen Jin after she insisted that shopping together was more fun.
• Shen Jin followed Yun Xiaoran around the supermarket as he carefully chose meat and vegetables.
• Yun Xiaoran said he had thought Shen Jin might have changed and that they could get along better during their remaining twenty days.
• Shen Jin lingered by the chocolates, and after a saleswoman called her Yun Xiaoran's girlfriend, Yun Xiaoran asked what flavor and shape she wanted.

At the supermarket, Shen Jin was delighted when Yun Xiaoran remembered her casual wish for chocolates, then teased him over buying her period underwear and feeding her chocolate in the car. She fed him a chocolate that had touched her lips, leaving him flustered as she enjoyed teasing him.

• Yun Xiaoran bought Shen Jin a large heart-shaped box of chocolates after asking what flavor she liked.
• Shen Jin asked Yun Xiaoran to accompany her to buy sanitary products, and he blushed before suggesting that period underwear was better than sanitary pads.
• On the drive home, Shen Jin asked Yun Xiaoran to feed her chocolates while she drove.
• Shen Jin took a chocolate from Yun Xiaoran, licked her lips, and pushed half of it into his mouth, watching him become flustered.

Yun Xiaoran and Shen Jin shared an awkwardly intimate car ride, and Shen Jin questioned him about ignoring her WeChat message. After they returned home, Yun Xiaoran mistook Shen Jin’s attempt to get his attention for a reminder that she had forgotten her pads, leaving her sulking and asking Sister Hua why he was so clueless.

• Shen Jin fed Yun Xiaoran a chocolate ball while he was driving, then had him wipe the chocolate from her hand.
• Shen Jin asked why Yun Xiaoran had not replied to her WeChat message and whether there had been any women at his rehearsal; he said he had left his phone outside and there had not been.
• Yun Xiaoran told Shen Jin she could message him or check up on him in the future, though she denied that she had been checking up on him.
• Yun Xiaoran carried the groceries home and mentioned that he would not have to carry them for much longer, making Shen Jin sulk.
• When Shen Jin tried to draw Yun Xiaoran’s attention before leaving the couch, he called her back only to return her forgotten pads, and she slammed her bedroom door.
• Shen Jin messaged Sister Hua to ask why Yun Xiaoran was so clueless.

After venting to Sister Hua about Yun Xiaoran, Shen Jin received advice to see his lack of romantic experience as an opportunity rather than a flaw. Her anger faded, and she began thinking about teasing him as they sat down to dinner.

• Shen Jin told Sister Hua about her afternoon with Yun Xiaoran, and Sister Hua advised her that his inexperience meant she was his first chance to teach him romance.
• Sister Hua argued that Yun Xiaoran’s cluelessness was preferable to a man who had learned romantic tricks from many former girlfriends.
• Shen Jin recalled feeding Yun Xiaoran chocolate and felt satisfied that he had accepted her attention despite his embarrassment.
• After twenty minutes of advice, Shen Jin’s anger toward Yun Xiaoran faded, and she thanked Sister Hua for helping her understand.
• Yun Xiaoran called Shen Jin to dinner, unaware that she and Sister Hua had spent the past twenty minutes discussing him.
• Shen Jin studied Yun Xiaoran as they ate and resolved to give him a thorough makeover under Sister Hua’s influence.

Shen Jin grew frustrated when Yun Xiaoran focused on his phone instead of her, then joined him in washing dishes before he stopped her from using cold water during her period. While checking VA Site, she noticed Lone Cloud’s comments and began wondering about Yun Xiaoran’s own account and work.

• Shen Jin tried to get Yun Xiaoran’s attention by serving him fish soup, but he returned to reading VA Site comments about the Creative Ancient-Style Song Contest.
• Shen Jin told Yun Xiaoran to wash the dishes, then reconsidered how little she helped around their home and went to wash dishes beside him.
• Yun Xiaoran reminded Shen Jin to avoid cold water during her period and dried her hands after she stopped washing.
• Shen Jin read Lone Cloud’s exchanges with fans on VA Site and recalled that Yun Xiaoran had an account there too.
• Shen Jin wondered how many followers Yun Xiaoran had and decided she could learn more about his work.

Shen Jin grew hurt and suspicious when Yun Xiaoran refused to share his VA Site account, while he tried to avoid a confrontation and keep their remaining time together peaceful. She secretly searched online for ways to make her husband love her again and began studying relationship advice.

• Shen Jin asked Yun Xiaoran for his VA Site account, but he hesitated and made her suspect he might be cheating.
• Yun Xiaoran offered to let Shen Jin check his phone if he could check hers too, and she reluctantly agreed to drop the subject.
• Yun Xiaoran invited Shen Jin to watch television and served her fruit, but she accused him of putting on an act before regretting her words.
• Shen Jin searched Baidu for reasons her husband might not love her and read relationship bloggers' advice while Yun Xiaoran watched television.

Shen Jin struggled to understand her feelings for Yun Xiaoran, then found herself absorbed in his novel, Wild Rush. The next morning, she left for work in an unusually good mood while Yun Xiaoran remained unaware of her growing affection.

• Yun Xiaoran returned to writing and began planning his second novel, inspired by Battle the Firmament.
• Shen Jin told Sister Hua she was not ready to divorce Yun Xiaoran, then admitted she might like him and felt jealous when he flirted with other women.
• Unable to sleep, Shen Jin read Wild Rush and tipped Yun Xiaoran five hundred yuan.
• The next morning, Shen Jin watched Yun Xiaoran do housework with a pleased smile and left for work without explaining her mood.
• Shen Jin remembered Li Qingxi and resolved to prove herself better than her, and better than Yun Xiaoran's ex-girlfriend, before Singer began.

Yun Xiaoran’s Preface to the Orchid Pavilion began climbing the Creative Ancient Style vote rankings, and fans identified him as its creator despite his wish to compete fairly. Meanwhile, Li Qingxi prepared to advance with Liu Yi’s backup voting plan and celebrated a luxury-brand opportunity.

• Yun Xiaoran listened to the contest songs and told Audrey Cat to identify his entry by its lyrics, singing style, and use of traditional instruments.
• Liu Yi reassured Li Qingxi that she had recruited two thousand backup voters and planned to raise Li Qingxi’s votes near the deadline if needed.
• Liu Yi told Li Qingxi that Babao Road had invited her to become a brand friend, and Li Qingxi was delighted.
• Zhao Ruoxi recognized Yun Xiaoran’s slurred pronunciation in Preface to the Orchid Pavilion and privately told him she had found his song.
• Yun Xiaoran asked Zhao Ruoxi not to spread his identity widely because he wanted a fair competition, but his song rapidly rose into the top forty.
• Zhao Ruoxi denied soliciting votes as Yun Xiaoran watched his vote count climb and wondered whether the public was recognizing the song’s quality.

Li Qingxi discovered that Lone Cloud was her ex-husband, Yun Xiaoran, and regretted discarding his talent. She abandoned her planned client dinner and insisted on finding him to reclaim what she believed he owed her.

• Li Qingxi noticed Lone Cloud competing against her and recognized the dog avatar from Yun Xiaoran’s old profile.
• Li Qingxi watched Lone Cloud’s first video, “Silence,” and identified Yun Xiaoran from his guitar, appearance, and voice.
• Li Qingxi remembered how Yun Xiaoran had supported her and lamented that she had thrown away the talent she now wanted for herself.
• Li Qingxi told Liu Yi that Yun Xiaoran was Lone Cloud, but Liu Yi remained focused on taking her to dinner with a regional sales manager.
• Li Qingxi rejected the client dinner and declared that she would find Yun Xiaoran and make him repay what she believed he owed her.

Li Qingxi learned that Yun Xiaoran was the anonymous musician Lone Cloud, but Liu Yi persuaded her to abandon thoughts of returning to him and keep pursuing her career. Meanwhile, Yun Xiaoran spent the day working and shared a warm dinner with Shen Jin, whose reaction to his question about vinegar hinted at jealousy.

• Liu Yi confronted Li Qingxi about trying to return to Yun Xiaoran and reminded her of the career she had chosen.
• Li Qingxi insisted Yun Xiaoran owed her compensation for their four years together, then agreed to follow Liu Yi’s advice and continue pursuing success.
• Li Qingxi attended a cocktail party, tactfully accepting and refusing drinks while occasionally glancing at her lower abdomen.
• Yun Xiaoran spent the day writing and received more messages and video calls from Shen Jin, who asked to see Fu Bao.
• Shen Jin returned home to Yun Xiaoran’s homemade noodles and asked about his plans, then froze when he asked whether she liked vinegar.

Shen Jin misunderstood Yun Xiaoran’s offer of vinegar as a remark about jealousy, then tried to flirt with him after dinner. When Yun Xiaoran returned her caresses by touching her cheek, Shen Jin froze, leaving their awkward encounter unresolved.

• Shen Jin denied being jealous, but Yun Xiaoran clarified that he was asking whether she wanted vinegar, and she insisted she did.
• Yun Xiaoran asked Shen Jin about her work, and she moved toward him after remembering Sister Hua’s advice.
• Shen Jin stroked Yun Xiaoran’s cheek, and he realized she was trying to flirt with him.
• Yun Xiaoran touched Shen Jin’s cheek in return, and she froze, unable to respond.

After Shen Jin fled when Yun Xiaoran turned her attempt to tease him around, both privately resolved to handle things better next time. Shen Jin later went to Yun Xiaoran’s room to retrieve Fu Bao, nervous as she reached his door.

• Shen Jin blushed and fled to her room after Yun Xiaoran asked why she had stopped touching his face.
• Shen Jin regretted retreating and punched a stuffed toy while worrying about facing Yun Xiaoran the next day.
• Yun Xiaoran ate a grape to calm down, then finished the chores and returned to his room with Fu Bao.
• Sister Hua teased Shen Jin over touching Yun Xiaoran’s face, and Shen Jin ended the call.
• Shen Jin realized Fu Bao was with Yun Xiaoran, slipped out barefoot, and nervously reached his bedroom door.

Shen Jin nearly got caught sneaking into Yun Xiaoran’s room, then asked Sister Hua to find him an assistant job as she reconsidered their divorce. The next day, Yun Xiaoran agreed to help his cousin Zhao Xiaoxuan repay a favor by meeting a woman for a meal, and the woman sent him a WeChat friend request.

• Shen Jin entered Yun Xiaoran’s room to retrieve Fu Bao, but fled when Yun Xiaoran began to turn over.
• Shen Jin told Sister Hua she wanted Yun Xiaoran to find work as an assistant and said she was no longer planning to divorce him.
• Yun Xiaoran noticed Shen Jin’s rooms while washing dishes but smiled and let the matter go.
• Zhao Xiaoxuan asked Yun Xiaoran to have a meal with a business partner who wanted to meet him.
• Yun Xiaoran reluctantly agreed to help Zhao Xiaoxuan, and the woman sent him a WeChat friend request.