Chapter Summaries

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.

Wang Xiaoliang sold the Prado, supported Luo Bisheng as he learned to manage the hotel renovation, and kept in touch with Wei Zijin while the company’s work moved forward. The chapter left the hotel preparations progressing as Wang Xiaoliang settled into a quieter routine of reading and observing.

• Wang Xiaoliang sold the Prado to Chen Jiye at an inflated price, and the construction crew began work in the newly cleared courtyard.
• Wang Xiaoliang teased Luo Bisheng about Huanhuan and urged him to involve his family in their relationship, but Luo Bisheng chose to wait until after the exam and hotel work progressed.
• After Luo Bisheng made two mistakes during the renovation, Wang Xiaoliang insisted he report them so the partners could share the risks; Luo Bisheng posted both incidents in the work group chat.
• Wang Xiaoliang and Wei Zijin continued calling each other daily and sharing updates about their lives and the hotel.
• Wang Xiaoliang spent more time observing and reading with Fan Qishan, while Luo Bisheng studied for the civil service exam.

Wang Xiaoliang and Luo Bisheng completed the permits, construction, and staffing for Huanluo Esports Hotel and its courtyard food court. On October 2, both began trial operations, and the chapter ended as flower-market workers arrived with plants sent by Mr. He.

• Luo Bisheng corrected permit paperwork through repeated visits until he secured every approval, while Wang Xiaoliang and Xie Hui oversaw construction and rented the courtyard shops and night market stalls.
• On the day the permits were approved, the courtyard construction barriers came down, and within five days every night market stall had a tenant.
• On October 2, Huanluo Esports Hotel and the food court began trial operations, and Wang Xiaoliang inspected the courtyard and sampled a bowl of beef noodles.
• Luo Bisheng briefed the hotel employees and handed out red envelopes, then Wang Xiaoliang welcomed them with coffee and a short speech about fair pay.
• A deliveryman arrived with plants from Mr. He, and Wang Xiaoliang left Luo Bisheng to decide where to place them.

Luo Bisheng and Wang Xiaoliang celebrated the hotel’s opening as bookings arrived and guests praised its gaming decor. Chen Zhifei brought a gift, and Anyang Group sent a plaque from An Peiwen, leaving Chen impressed by Wang’s connections.

• Luo Bisheng and Wang Xiaoliang discussed the hotel’s opening as a first victory, while Luo insisted he still needed to turn a profit and open another branch to repay his family.
• Luo told Wang that he had explained the investment to Cheng Huan truthfully, though Wang pointed out that his words could still mislead her about how much his family had contributed.
• Yi Jiahui brought two friends to try the hotel, and Luo arranged drinks, fruit, and discount cards for them.
• Bookings filled roughly half the hotel’s rooms by noon as Luo and Wang watched guests arrive and admire the gaming murals.
• Chen Zhifei gave Luo a cartoon Pixiu, and Luo gave her an opening red envelope.
• Two representatives delivered an opening plaque from An Peiwen and Anyang Group, and Wang called An Peiwen to thank him while Chen realized how connected Wang was.

Xie Hui and his family visited Luo Bisheng’s Esports Hotel, bringing a golden toad as a gift and booking a room for his daughter to try. Wang Xiaoliang was reunited with Nuomi, Xiao Mo, and Huang Xueli, who arrived with a large fish tank.

• Xie Hui introduced his wife, Zhang Lin, and daughter, Xie Yutong, and they gave the hotel a golden toad from his office colleagues.
• Luo Bisheng let Xie Yutong use a room despite the sign prohibiting minors from staying, since she was with her guardians.
• Nuomi arrived and greeted Wang Xiaoliang enthusiastically before meeting Chen Zhifei.
• Xiao Mo arrived with Nuomi, and Chen Zhifei recognized him from her wedding; his friendly greeting eased her lingering awkwardness.
• Huang Xueli arrived, greeted Wang Xiaoliang, and called for four men to bring a large fish tank into the lobby.

Gu Junhao and Xiao Ziting visited Chengyou to see Wang Xiaoliang’s newly renovated night market, impressed by the makeover and its food-themed decorations. They left the story approaching the market’s entrance, beneath a sign reading “Gourmet Jianghu.”

• Xiao Ziting asked Gu Junhao to give her a job at his company so she could have a position and pension insurance, and he said he would think about it.
• Gu Junhao told Xiao Ziting that he was grateful to Wang Xiaoliang for pushing him to start his own business and for providing furniture when the company opened.
• Gu Junhao and Xiao Ziting drove to Chengyou and saw the crowds and bright lights around the renovated building.
• Xiao Ziting read the rankings of Fucheng foods painted on the building, while Gu Junhao accompanied her around the exterior.
• Gu Junhao took Xiao Ziting to the Huanluo Esports Hotel before they returned to the night market entrance, where they saw the “Gourmet Jianghu” couplet.