Recaps

Wang Xiaoliang sought a distinctive design for his company’s exterior wall and took Hu Yang’s advice to invite students from Fucheng Academy of Fine Arts to compete and paint it. The chapter ended with Wang Xiaoliang expanding the competition to include the night market layout.

• Wang Xiaoliang rejected generic renovation ideas and remembered the striking five dragons painted on Bugbug Internet Cafe.
• Wang Xiaoliang called Hu Yang to ask about the dragon painter, and Hu Yang suggested holding a design competition at Fucheng Academy of Fine Arts.
• Hu Yang advised Wang Xiaoliang to invite student designs, favor representational art, pay the painters, and ensure the wall and scaffolding were safe.
• Wang Xiaoliang realized the student competition could cost less than hiring Sui Yiming and might produce a wider range of ideas.
• Wang Xiaoliang told Hu Yang that after dying, he had seen everyone he wanted to see, including Hu Yang.
• Wang Xiaoliang added the night market layout to the competition plans.

Wang Xiaoliang drafted a student mural competition and promotion plan to turn the building’s exterior into a draw for its food court. A medical aesthetics tenant offered to rent the second floor if she could advertise on the walls, but Wang Xiaoliang refused and handed Xie Hui his plan.

• Wang Xiaoliang prepared a budget and ten-week schedule for a Fucheng-themed mural competition, construction, and unveiling, totaling 195,000 yuan.
• He planned hidden mural clues and photo spots to draw visitors inside the food court, along with progress videos and an unveiling livestream.
• Xie Hui brought Mr. Zhang to discuss renting the second floor, and she criticized the layout, renovation costs, amenities, and rent.
• Mr. Zhang offered to sign and pay immediately if she could advertise her medical aesthetics brand on the exterior walls, but Wang Xiaoliang refused because the company had other plans for them.
• Xie Hui urged Wang Xiaoliang not to lose a suitable long-term tenant, and he handed her the printed mural plan.

Wang Xiaoliang proposed a graffiti competition to draw visitors to the food court, and the team chose it over renting the walls to Medical Aesthetics. He then asked Huang Xueli how to recruit university students and learned to approach campus offices.

• Xie Hui backed Wang Xiaoliang’s proposal but argued that renting the walls to Medical Aesthetics would provide safer, immediate income.
• After the team reviewed the proposal, Yi Jiahui supported the competition, Cui Wanqiu favored the safer option, and Li Yongling argued they could afford to take a risk.
• Xie Hui agreed to proceed and offered to handle the Urban Management paperwork.
• Wang Xiaoliang assigned four team members to organize the Graffiti Competition while Li Yongling continued overseeing finances.
• Wang Xiaoliang called Huang Xueli, who advised him to contact university Student Affairs and Campus Affairs offices to reach student organizers.

Wang Xiaoliang and his coworkers advanced the graffiti competition, advertising preparations, scaffolding arrangements, and cafeteria operations while waiting for design entries. The first batch of submissions arrived, and Wang Xiaoliang was struck by a concept called Fucheng Food Jianghu just as someone came looking for him.

• Wang Xiaoliang and Cui Wanqiu secured cooperation from one school and received a possible agreement from another, while Xie Hui reported that one of his schools had started registration and the other needed to consider it.
• Xie Hui obtained the checklist for the exterior wall advertising application, and Wang Xiaoliang hired Jiang Youfu's crew to handle scaffolding.
• Li Shumei and the Master Chef hired three helpers and expanded the cafeteria's menu, while Xie Hui rejected a health-supplement business because it preyed on older people.
• An art academy student council member emailed Wang Xiaoliang the first batch of design concepts, and Wang Xiaoliang shared the images with the company chat.
• Wang Xiaoliang admired the Fucheng Food Jianghu design when someone entered and asked whether he was there.

Wang Xiaoliang reunited with Luo Bisheng and Cheng Huan, apologized to Cheng Huan for deleting her on WeChat, and helped the couple settle in during their trip to Fucheng. On the drive home, Luo Bisheng revealed that Tian Jiayi had planned to come but changed her mind at the airport.

• Wang Xiaoliang welcomed Luo Bisheng and Cheng Huan, then took them to dinner and apologized to Cheng Huan for deleting her on WeChat.
• Cheng Huan confronted Wang Xiaoliang about how much his life had improved, then accepted his apology and let him book her a hotel room.
• Luo Bisheng kissed Cheng Huan goodbye at her hotel, then told Wang Xiaoliang that their first time was planned for Cheng Huan's birthday two days later.
• Luo Bisheng told Wang Xiaoliang that Tian Jiayi had been going to join the trip but decided against it after reaching the airport.

Wang Xiaoliang reassured Luo Bisheng that he trusted Wei Zijin despite rumors about her, and made clear he would not pursue Tian Jiayi. After settling Luo Bisheng at the villa, Wang Xiaoliang spoke with Wei Zijin and then joined Luo and Fan Qishan for a strange tea ritual.

• Luo Bisheng told Wang Xiaoliang that Tian Jiayi had cried while he was in a coma and remembered his words as he tried to save her.
• Wang Xiaoliang dismissed the online allegations about Wei Zijin as false and said he would hope they could remain family even if they separated.
• Wang Xiaoliang rejected Luo Bisheng's suggestion that Tian Jiayi was a better match, saying he had no room in his heart for anyone but Wei Zijin.
• Wang Xiaoliang brought Luo Bisheng to the villa, then called Wei Zijin while Luo settled into the guest room.
• Luo Bisheng told Wang Xiaoliang that Fan Qishan was drinking tea downstairs, and Fan served them boiled water without tea leaves.

Luo Bisheng told Wang Xiaoliang that his family had proposed funding a gaming hotel project in Fucheng, but he was torn between taking it on, staying with Cheng Huan, and preparing for graduate school. He had not told his father about his doubts, and the chapter left his decision unresolved.

• Wang Xiaoliang asked Luo Bisheng what he and Cheng Huan wanted to do in Fucheng, and Luo said they would tour with him before exploring on their own.
• Luo Bisheng said he planned to tell Cheng Huan about his family's wealth after her birthday and would answer honestly if she asked about his past relationships.
• Luo Bisheng explained that his father wanted him to run an independent gaming hotel project in Wang Xiaoliang's building, without using the Chongchong name.
• Wang Xiaoliang realized Luo Bisheng's father viewed the likely loss-making project as a chance for his son to learn how to run a business.
• Luo Bisheng admitted that moving to Fucheng could strain his relationship with Cheng Huan and derail his plans to take the graduate school entrance exam.
• Luo Bisheng told Wang Xiaoliang that his father still believed he would accept the project and had not heard that he was conflicted.

Wang Xiaoliang helped Luo Bisheng see that he could follow Cheng Huan to the Northeast if she returned home, easing his worries about choosing between Jiangcheng and their relationship. The next morning, Luo Bisheng and Wang Xiaoliang went to meet Cheng Huan, who emerged from the hotel with swollen eyes and two middle-aged people close behind her.

• Luo Bisheng told Wang Xiaoliang that Hu Yang and his father wanted him to stay in Jiangcheng and learn from Wang Xiaoliang, though he was unsure about leaving Cheng Huan.
• Wang Xiaoliang encouraged Luo Bisheng to ask Cheng Huan what she wanted and suggested he could move to the Northeast with her if she returned home.
• Luo Bisheng relaxed after realizing he had more options than choosing between Jiangcheng and his relationship with Cheng Huan.
• Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng practiced an early-morning routine, then drove to Cheng Huan's hotel and waited for her.
• Cheng Huan came down with swollen, red eyes, followed closely by a middle-aged man and woman, leaving Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng concerned.

Cheng Huan's parents arrived and confronted Luo Bisheng after a tense meal with her and Wang Xiaoliang. The chapter ended with Cheng Huan's father telling Luo Bisheng that he and Cheng Huan were not right for each other.

• Cheng Huan introduced Wang Xiaoliang as her best friend and Luo Bisheng as her boyfriend to her parents.
• Wang Xiaoliang steered the group to Grandpa Liu's Beef Offal Shop for breakfast, where Cheng Huan's parents refused the beef offal noodles and tensions grew over Cheng Huan eating and drinking.
• Wang Xiaoliang drove everyone to a café and stayed with Luo Bisheng instead of waiting in the car.
• Cheng Huan's father told Luo Bisheng that he and Cheng Huan were not right for each other.

Luo Bisheng and Wang Xiaoliang faced Cheng Huan's parents as her father rejected Luo over his background, education, appearance, and prospects. Wang challenged the father's control over Cheng Huan, but Luo left after deciding he had his answer, and his final insult prompted her father to slam his cup down in the silent café.

• Cheng Huan's father declared Luo Bisheng unsuitable and criticized his family background, education, and future prospects.
• Luo Bisheng asked Cheng Huan whether she would still want him if he failed to succeed, but she did not answer.
• Wang Xiaoliang confronted Cheng Huan's father about controlling her and cited the list of experiences she wanted to try.
• Wang defended Luo's family and challenged the father's judgments, but Luo interrupted and said they should leave.
• Luo stood up, told Cheng Huan's father that his horizons were narrow, and provoked him into slamming his cup onto the table.

After Cheng Huan's father insulted Luo Bisheng, Luo left the café with Wang Xiaoliang and decided to end the relationship. Wang Xiaoliang helped him see that he had pressured Cheng Huan to choose sides, but after Luo apologized, Cheng Huan replied that they should break up.

• Luo Bisheng left the café after insulting Cheng Huan's father, and Wang Xiaoliang followed him out.
• In the car, Luo Bisheng vented about Cheng Huan's father and said he would stay in Fucheng to make his Esports Hotel succeed.
• Wang Xiaoliang told Luo Bisheng that he had pressured Cheng Huan to take his side instead of standing with her against her father.
• Luo Bisheng recognized his mistake and sent Cheng Huan an apology for pressuring her.
• Cheng Huan replied that they should break up, and Luo Bisheng began to cry.

Wang Xiaoliang took heartbroken Luo Bisheng to an esports hotel to play games instead of drinking, then learned from Tian Jiayi that Cheng Huan's parents had forced her to send the breakup message. The chapter ended with Cheng Huan's parents preparing to return to Northeast China and forbidding her from taking the graduate school entrance exam.

• Wang Xiaoliang comforted Luo Bisheng as he cried, then suggested they play games at an esports hotel instead of drinking.
• Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng booked a room and played a shooter, with Luo Bisheng carrying their team while Wang Xiaoliang repeatedly died.
• Tian Jiayi called Wang Xiaoliang and learned how Luo Bisheng and Cheng Huan had broken up; she said Cheng Huan had not told her about a breakup message.
• After Tian Jiayi called Cheng Huan again, she told Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng that Cheng Huan's parents had forced her to send the message.
• Tian Jiayi said Cheng Huan's parents were returning to Northeast China the next day and that her father would not let her take the graduate school entrance exam.

Wang Xiaoliang told Wei Zijin about the confrontation with Cheng Huan’s father, then agreed to partner with Luo Bisheng on an esports hotel in Fucheng. Luo Bisheng’s father approved after consulting Third Uncle, and Wang Xiaoliang helped Luo Bisheng realize that his family had been preparing him for this venture all along.

• Wang Xiaoliang told Wei Zijin everything that had happened with Cheng Huan, and she said she had been lucky that his parents welcomed her.
• Luo Bisheng chose to pursue an esports hotel in Fucheng and admitted that Cheng Huan’s father had been right about his lack of experience.
• Wang Xiaoliang proposed partnering with Luo Bisheng, who called his father for permission.
• Luo Bisheng’s father initially refused, then called back to approve the partnership and tell Luo Bisheng to learn from Wang Xiaoliang.
• Wang Xiaoliang explained that Third Uncle had set up Bugbug Internet Cafe as Luo Bisheng’s training ground and had chosen Wang Xiaoliang as his partner.

Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng secured funding and signed a contract for the Esports Hotel’s second floor, then sought professional advice on renovating it. Minister Feng connected them with an experienced renovation company, and Luo Bisheng stayed behind to discuss the project with its representative.

• Wang Xiaoliang decided to invest in the Esports Hotel, and Wei Zijin agreed to provide whatever money he needed.
• Luo Bisheng received two million yuan from his father, and Wang Xiaoliang transferred him another million as his own investment.
• Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng signed the second-floor lease with Cui Wanqiu and received the contract and payment receipt.
• Wang Xiaoliang asked Xie Hui to invite Minister Feng, who advised them on fire safety, soundproofing, and other renovation requirements.
• Minister Feng introduced the two brothers to a renovation company representative, and Wang Xiaoliang slipped Minister Feng a red envelope before seeing him off.

Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng compared renovation companies and inspected an esports hotel to plan their own project. After reviewing four proposals and visiting past jobs, they chose the second-highest bidder and prepared to turn down Mr. Chen.

• Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng inspected Cyber Space, tested its equipment, and noted its poor service and other flaws.
• Wang Xiaoliang decided they needed multiple quotes and arranged meetings with three more renovation companies through Gu Junhao.
• Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng gathered equipment advice, and Luo Bisheng proposed painting game and anime artwork up the stairwell.
• The brothers received four proposals, found a nearly ninety-thousand-yuan gap between the highest and lowest quotes, and visited previous projects by three companies.
• Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng chose the second-highest bidder after judging its workmanship solid, and Wang Xiaoliang told Luo Bisheng to call Mr. Chen to decline.

Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng established a management framework and signed a partnership agreement for their esports hotel. They named it Huanluo Esports, and Luo Bisheng recorded Wang Xiaoliang’s reminder to take the venture seriously.

• Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng set rules for costs, responsibilities, compensation, profit sharing, and employee evaluations.
• Wang Xiaoliang hired Chen Zhifei as a part-time accountant for two thousand a month and arranged for Luo Bisheng to send her daily income and expense reports.
• Wang Xiaoliang insisted that they write and sign a partnership agreement, and Luo Bisheng agreed to add their fingerprints the next day.
• Luo Bisheng suggested naming the hotel Brothers Esports Hotel, but Wang Xiaoliang explained that the name might discourage some customers.
• Wang Xiaoliang proposed Huanluo Esports, explaining that the name came to him after Luo Bisheng called to say Huanhuan had accepted his confession.
• Luo Bisheng wrote Huanluo Esports in his notebook and added Wang Xiaoliang’s reminder: “Either don't do it, or take it seriously!”

Wang Xiaoliang chose a renovation company, compensated the rejected bidders, and oversaw the start of construction as nearby shops opened. The chapter ended with Fang Dongxu entering a meeting where the final renovation design was being discussed, prompting Yi Jiahui to avoid looking at him.

• Boss Chen learned Luo Bisheng had chosen another company, then found a 3,000-yuan red envelope in the returned documents and called Wang Xiaoliang to apologize and ask about future work.
• Wang Xiaoliang explained that the red envelopes compensated the three rejected renovation companies for their time, and Luo Bisheng called to make sure none were discarded.
• Wang Xiaoliang signed the renovation contract, arranged for Jiang Youfu and his two younger brothers to install scaffolding, and began work at the Esports Hotel.
• Anyang Snacks, Luckin Coffee, and Mixue Ice City opened nearby and attracted paying customers despite the construction scaffolding.
• Li Shumei reassured the Master Chef that Wang Xiaoliang was unlikely to be displaced, saying even Mr. Gu could not beat him.
• Fang Dongxu entered a meeting about the renovation designs carrying coffee, and Yi Jiahui immediately turned away and said nothing.

Wang Xiaoliang turned down Fang Dongxu’s request for concert tickets and revealed that Wei Zijin was his wife, while the office renovation continued. After five days apart, Luo Bisheng and Cheng Huan reconciled over a secret phone call and promised to wait for each other.

• Fang Dongxu asked Wang Xiaoliang to get two front-row concert tickets through Wei Zijin, but Wang demanded one million and refused to help.
• Wang Xiaoliang told his coworkers that Wei Zijin was his wife and that the online publicity stunts were fake.
• Yi Jiahui gave away the differently packaged coffee without drinking it, while Wang Xiaoliang counted down to Wei Zijin’s visit to Fucheng.
• Luo Bisheng closely monitored the renovation as work progressed on the second-floor windows and exterior walls.
• Cheng Huan called Luo Bisheng secretly and explained that her father had been hospitalized, that she regretted sending her breakup text, and that she still loved him.
• Luo Bisheng apologized for pressuring Cheng Huan, promised to make something of himself in Fucheng, and Cheng Huan said she would wait for him.

Wang Xiaoliang spent the morning anxiously waiting for Wei Zijin’s scheduled arrival while dealing with construction problems at Chengyou. Wei Zijin arrived early to surprise him, and they reunited in his office.

• Wang Xiaoliang reflected on the Book of Fate’s advice about treating others well without expecting repayment and thought about Wei Zijin and Luo Bisheng.
• Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng found Chengyou’s entrance blocked by vehicles and construction debris, then Wang Xiaoliang told the contractors to clear the rubbish and discussed parking with Xie Hui.
• Wang Xiaoliang repeatedly checked his phone as he waited for Wei Zijin’s scheduled afternoon arrival.
• Wei Zijin appeared in Wang Xiaoliang’s office wearing the purple dress he had bought her, and Wang Xiaoliang swept her into his arms.
• Wei Zijin told Wang Xiaoliang she had come early to surprise him, and they embraced and exchanged affectionate words.

Wei Zijin spent the day with Wang Xiaoliang at his office and businesses before they reunited at the Hyatt. After she confessed her fears and explained the rumors about Xu Zixiong, Wang Xiaoliang reassured her that he trusted her, and they reaffirmed their love.

• Wei Zijin asked to share Wang Xiaoliang's workday and try the boxed meals, and the two ate together at his office.
• Wang Xiaoliang showed Wei Zijin their businesses and the unfinished Esports Hotel, and she bought drinks for the office and Second Mom Kitchen staff.
• Wei Zijin and Wang Xiaoliang went to the Hyatt and reunited intimately after six months apart.
• Wei Zijin cried and admitted she feared Wang Xiaoliang no longer loved her as much, then explained how Xu Zixiong had arranged misleading photos.
• Wang Xiaoliang told Wei Zijin he trusted her and reminded her of the Book of Fate's guidance about trust and unity in marriage, and they reaffirmed their love.

Wang Xiaoliang and Wei Zijin reunited in Fucheng, reminisced over beef offal, and discussed their strained separation, future plans, and Wei Zijin’s fear of He Rumeng. Wang Xiaoliang advised her to meet He Rumeng and learn what she wanted.

• Wang Xiaoliang and Wei Zijin went out early for beef offal, where they reminisced about their first visit to Fucheng and the friends they had shared meals with.
• Wei Zijin told Wang Xiaoliang that her career felt exhausting without him, and he comforted her by quietly replacing a tough piece of brisket with tender tendon.
• Back at the hotel, Wang Xiaoliang and Wei Zijin spent the day together and discussed their future, including Wei Zijin’s hopes for an interview show and her wish to have a baby once he returned to Jiangcheng.
• Wei Zijin admitted that He Rumeng had been contacting her every day and that she suspected He Rumeng had arranged for Xu Zixiong to approach her.
• Wang Xiaoliang told Wei Zijin to meet He Rumeng, hear her request, and either help repay her favor or clearly refuse; Wei Zijin agreed.

Wang Xiaoliang reunited with Wei Zijin and accompanied her to Xu Zixiong’s concert, where she performed as a guest. Afterward, He Rumeng arrived backstage and invited the couple to a late-night meal, leaving Wei Zijin tense as she mentioned Xu Zixiong’s pursuit of her contact details.

• Zhao Nan greeted Wang Xiaoliang at the hotel and later told him she trusted Wei Zijin to keep her professional boundaries.
• Wei Zijin performed one of Xu Zixiong’s songs at his concert while Wang Xiaoliang waited backstage with Zhao Nan.
• Zhao Nan warned Wang Xiaoliang that the distance between him and Wei Zijin could strain their relationship, and he said their past separation had taught them what mattered.
• He Rumeng arrived backstage and invited Wang Xiaoliang and Wei Zijin to eat with her after the concert.
• Wang Xiaoliang agreed to He Rumeng’s invitation on the condition that Xu Zixiong not attend, and He Rumeng said Xu Zixiong had been pestering her for Wei Zijin’s contact details.

Wang Xiaoliang and Wei Zijin met He Rumeng privately, where she confessed that Mi Shanshan was her daughter and begged them to arrange a face-to-face meeting. Wang Xiaoliang refused, confronted He Rumeng over her attempts to manipulate Wei Zijin, and left with Wei Zijin.

• Wang Xiaoliang and Wei Zijin went with He Rumeng to a restaurant, where He Rumeng asked them to hand over their phones before speaking.
• He Rumeng tearfully revealed that Mi Shanshan was her daughter and asked Wang Xiaoliang and Wei Zijin to arrange a meeting.
• Wang Xiaoliang offered a video call instead, but He Rumeng insisted on meeting Mi Shanshan in person.
• Wang Xiaoliang told He Rumeng that Mi Shanshan did not want to see her and accused her of using Wei Zijin to gain leverage over her.
• Wang Xiaoliang warned He Rumeng not to treat Wei Zijin that way again, then left with Wei Zijin, who called him her hero.

Chen Zhifei reunited with Wei Zijin over a meal with Wang Xiaoliang, Luo Bisheng, and Zhao Nan, and reflected on how much everyone had changed. Wang Xiaoliang joked about their future children, leaving Wei Zijin embarrassed and prompting Zhao Nan to say she might never marry, while Luo Bisheng thought of Cheng Huan.

• Chen Zhifei met Luo Bisheng at the Hyatt and discovered that Wang Xiaoliang's business partner was the young man she knew from the work chat.
• Wang Xiaoliang arrived with Wei Zijin and Zhao Nan, and Chen Zhifei embraced Wei Zijin, overcome with emotion at their reunion.
• Wang Xiaoliang introduced Zhao Nan as Wei Zijin's assistant and Luo Bisheng as his brother and business partner.
• As the women talked and the brothers discussed the hotel's progress, Wang Xiaoliang reflected on how everyone had changed since graduation.
• Wang Xiaoliang joked about the group gathering with children in a few years, embarrassing Wei Zijin and prompting Zhao Nan to say she probably would never marry.
• Luo Bisheng silently recalled his first kiss with Cheng Huan and smiled.

Wei Zijin confessed that she had gone to Beijing instead of trying to see Wang Xiaoliang when he was comatose, and he reassured her that he understood and held no resentment. The next morning, they parted at the airport with renewed trust, leaving Wang Xiaoliang to return to Fucheng with the goldfish she had given him.

• Wei Zijin and Wang Xiaoliang strolled through the night market with their friends, and Wei Zijin bought Wang Xiaoliang two goldfish as a pair.
• After returning to the hotel, Wei Zijin confessed that she had changed her flight to Beijing for work while Wang Xiaoliang was in a coma, and said she had regretted it ever since.
• Wang Xiaoliang told Wei Zijin he already knew what had happened and reassured her that he did not blame her for staying away.
• Wei Zijin and Wang Xiaoliang discussed the money she had transferred and the loan he used to pay off his mortgage, then shared an intimate night together.
• The next morning, Wang Xiaoliang drove Wei Zijin and Zhao Nan to the airport, where Wei Zijin kissed him goodbye and left smiling.
• Wang Xiaoliang received Wei Zijin's message reminding him to change the goldfish's water, replied that he loved her, and drove back into the city.