Chapter Summaries

Yan Ningke comforted Shao Ke, who resolved to uncover everyone behind his parents’ deaths and avenge them. As Shao Ke grew busy establishing Bairun Group’s Asian division in Lincheng, Yan Ningke showed a visiting foreigner that he held a respected place in Shao Ke’s household.

• Yan Ningke told Shao Ke that others had likely helped Shao Yang cause his parents’ deaths and promised they would find and punish them.
• Shao Ke asked Yan Ningke not to leave, and Yan Ningke promised to stay wherever he went.
• At the cemetery, Shao Ke remembered his loving parents and vowed to make those responsible pay.
• Bairun Group began establishing its Asian division in Lincheng, keeping Shao Ke busy with staff and visitors.
• Vivian ordered Yan Ningke to make her coffee, but he brought a latte to Shao Ke and let Vivian realize how important he was to him.

Shao Ke uncovered evidence that his parents’ fatal car crash had been arranged and ordered Lin Yechen to find everyone involved. Yan Ningke’s fan meet became a success with lavish gifts arranged by the company, while Ji Wensheng received a taunting message from Yan Ningke and flew into a rage.

• Lin Yechen told Shao Ke that a mechanic tied to the crash had received a large payment and fled overseas, and that the money in the earlier overpass incident came from the same private account.
• Shao Ke recalled how his mother pushed him from their overturned car before it exploded, and ordered Lin Yechen to keep investigating everyone involved.
• Bairun Group’s building rose through the summer as Yan Ningke’s acting work gained attention and Yu Ping arranged a fan meet.
• Yan Ningke offered to pay for fan gifts, but the company reimbursed him and replaced his practical gift choices with luxury cosmetics.
• Yan Ningke discovered the gifts had become a trending topic, then learned from Yu Ping that the company had arranged them to capitalize on his popularity.
• Ji Wensheng received Yan Ningke’s message and a photo of clasped hands, then smashed up the café in a rage.

At Bairun Group’s Asia division banquet, Zheng Yan Che was publicly insulted and defended by Wen Shaoyu, but he left rather than go upstairs with him. Wen Shaoyu eventually chased after him and carried him into the emergency stairwell.

• Lin Fen argued that Bairun Group belonged to the Shao family, and Shao Yang agreed that everything Zheng Yan Che had should be theirs.
• At Bairun Group’s banquet, a man splashed wine in Zheng Yan Che’s face and accused him of driving Qin Chuan to be beaten up.
• Wen Shaoyu arrived, had the man removed by bodyguards, and asked Zheng Yan Che to come upstairs with him.
• Zheng Yan Che politely thanked Wen Shaoyu but kept his distance, then left after Gao Jingkai offered to handle things.
• Si Yanzhuo asked Wen Shaoyu whether he would follow Zheng Yan Che, and Wen Shaoyu insisted he would not.
• When Zheng Yan Che reached the elevators, Wen Shaoyu covered his head with his jacket, lifted him over his shoulder, and carried him into the emergency stairwell.

Wen Shaoyu abducted Zheng Yan Che and confronted him about his closeness with Gao Jingkai, then kept him with him for nearly three hours. The banquet was still underway when Wen Shaoyu checked his phone and saw Yan Ningke’s messages demanding that he act like a human being.

• Zheng Yan Che recognized Wen Shaoyu as his kidnapper and let him take him away.
• Wen Shaoyu accused Zheng Yan Che of listening to Gao Jingkai more than him and answered Gao Jingkai’s call while Zheng Yan Che tried to stay silent.
• Wen Shaoyu questioned Zheng Yan Che about Gao Jingkai, and Zheng Yan Che insisted they were only friends and that he had no feelings for him.
• Wen Shaoyu continued their encounter until Zheng Yan Che called him Shao Yu and Wen Shaoyu warned him not to call him by the wrong name again.
• After nearly three hours, Wen Shaoyu checked his phone and found missed calls and messages from Yan Ningke asking where he was and telling him to act like a human being.

Wen Shaoyu joined the banquet and traded insults with Yan Ningke, Shao Ke, and Si Yanzhuo. When Shao Yang threatened Yan Ningke, Shao Ke attacked him in front of the guests, while Yan Ningke taunted Ji Wensheng about his fiancé.

• Wen Shaoyu left Zheng Yan Che sleeping in the suite and went to the banquet, where he ran into Gao Jingkai.
• Wen Shaoyu joined Yan Ningke, Shao Ke, and Si Yanzhuo on the second floor and defended his pride by claiming Zheng Yan Che was in love with him.
• Ji Wensheng arrived and pleaded for Shao Ke's attention, so Yan Ningke grabbed him and dragged him toward the stairs.
• Shao Yang intervened and threatened Yan Ningke, but a thrown wineglass struck Shao Yang before Shao Ke kicked him to the floor.
• Shao Ke beat Shao Yang in front of the guests, leaving him unconscious, while Yan Ningke taunted Ji Wensheng about his fiancé's death.

Shao Ke beat Shao Yang and confronted his uncle, Shao Lao'er, at the banquet while Yan Ningke frightened Ji Wensheng into staying away from him. Shao Lao'er fled after Shao Ke reminded him that he was still alive, and Yan Ningke took Shao Ke's hand.

• Shao Ke kicked Shao Yang unconscious while Ji Wensheng watched in terror.
• Shao Lao'er and Lin Fen arrived late and boasted to the guests about raising Shao Ke and Shao Yang.
• Bodyguards carried the bloodied Shao Yang downstairs, and Lin Fen rushed to his side.
• Yan Ningke warned Ji Wensheng to stay away from Shao Ke and shoved him toward the stairs.
• Shao Lao'er shouted at Shao Ke, who admitted to disciplining Shao Yang and silenced him with the words, “Yes. You're still alive.”
• Shao Lao'er left the hotel in fear, and Yan Ningke took Shao Ke's hand.

After leaving the banquet, Wen Shaoyu went to Zheng Yan Che’s apartment, where their argument over dinner escalated into a struggle and Zheng Yan Che slapped him. Their confrontation was interrupted by Qin Chuan, whose attempt to force his way inside enraged Wen Shaoyu.

• Shao Ke ordered someone to increase Shao Yang’s medication and left the banquet with Yan Ningke.
• Wen Shaoyu teased Si Yanzhuo about love, then arrived at Zheng Yan Che’s apartment using the door code.
• Wen Shaoyu tried to replace Zheng Yan Che’s dumplings with congee, and their argument escalated until Zheng Yan Che slapped him.
• Zheng Yan Che apologized after seeing Wen Shaoyu’s reddened cheek, but the doorbell interrupted them.
• Qin Chuan tried to force his way into the apartment, and Wen Shaoyu pulled him inside by the collar.

Wen Shaoyu beat Qin Chuan for threatening Zheng Yan Che and warned him to stay away. After the living room was cleaned, Wen Shaoyu brought Zheng Yan Che food, and the chapter ended with Zheng Yan Che moved by the handmade dumplings.

• Wen Shaoyu attacked Qin Chuan and ordered his men to bring him back after Qin Chuan tried to crawl away.
• Wen Shaoyu had his men beat Qin Chuan until Zheng Yan Che called out, stopping the punishment.
• Wen Shaoyu warned Qin Chuan to keep himself and his lover away from Zheng Yan Che.
• Zheng Yan Che told Wen Shaoyu he was hungry, and Wen Shaoyu kissed him before they left the bedroom.
• Wen Shaoyu struggled to open the food boxes until Zheng Yan Che showed him the hidden catch and served the food.
• Wen Shaoyu offered Zheng Yan Che handmade dumplings, stirring a warm feeling in him.

An intruder injected Shao Yang’s IV while Shao Lao’er worried that Shao Ke knew their secrets and paid Lin Yechen to lie low. Meanwhile, Shao Ke turned down a barrage of advertising offers for Yan Ningke, and the couple ended the chapter teasing each other at home.

• A masked intruder climbed into Shao Yang’s hospital room and injected his IV fluid before leaving unnoticed.
• Shao Lao’er called Lin Yechen, who demanded five million to leave the country; after receiving a transfer, Lin Yechen ordered surgery to search the buzz-cut man for something hidden inside him.
• Yan Ningke received competing endorsement offers from Wen Shaoyu and Si Yanzhuo, but Shao Ke turned them all down.
• Shao Ke asked whether Yan Ningke minded losing the opportunities, and Yan Ningke said he was content as long as he had Shao Ke.
• Yan Ningke playfully teased Shao Ke, who kissed him and answered with flirtatious innuendo.

Yan Ningke secured a clothing brand endorsement and completed the shoot, while his teasing with Shao Ke turned into an intimate encounter. He told Yu Ping he preferred acting in suitable roles, and returned home praising the company’s new boss without realizing Shao Ke was his powerful backer.

• After Yu Ping repeatedly confirmed Yan Ningke’s endorsement could not be taken away, Yan Ningke accepted the work schedule while Shao Ke made tea beside him.
• Shao Ke teased Yan Ningke about his skills, then carried him upstairs to test a new technique.
• Yu Ping and Liao Hai brought Yan Ningke to the hillside villa for the clothing shoot, where Yu Ping was astonished by Yan Ningke’s home and VIP treatment.
• Yan Ningke completed the shoot smoothly and told Yu Ping he preferred acting in suitable roles, including minor ones.
• Yu Ping urged Yan Ningke to livestream for his fans and promised to send him scripts to consider.
• Back home, Yan Ningke praised the company’s new boss to Shao Ke, unaware Shao Ke was the powerful backer behind his favorable treatment.

Yan Ningke learned that the Yan family was prospering and persuaded Shao Ke to ruin their business in revenge. He later began a livestream, entertaining viewers as he struggled with the beauty filter.

• Yan Ningke heard from Shao Ke that the Yan family had secured a large overseas order and was preparing to go public.
• Yan Ningke asked Shao Ke to expand Bairun and bankrupt the Yan family, and Shao Ke agreed after teasing him about his bribe.
• Yan Ningke livestreamed from the courtyard, accidentally turning on an extreme beauty filter and joking with his fans while trying to remove it.
• Yan Ningke decided to leave the filter on after his fans begged him to turn it off, and a new viewer wondered whether fans had started apologizing to their idols.

Yan Ningke’s livestream with Lars turned into a viral mystery after Shao Ke appeared on camera, exposing his expensive watch and prompting fans to speculate about their relationship. As Yan Ningke and Shao Ke faced calls from his agency and Lin Yechen, Shao Ke left the response up to Yan Ningke.

• Yan Ningke livestreamed from home, chatted with fans, and struggled to turn off gifts before Lars interrupted him.
• Yan Ningke and Lars playfully wrestled on camera, delighting viewers, and Lars stayed by the phone when Yan Ningke went to take his medicine.
• Shao Ke came home and greeted Lars, revealing his Patek Philippe Nautilus and prompting fans to connect him to Yan Ningke’s confession on a show.
• Yan Ningke returned, covered Shao Ke’s mouth, and ended the livestream after Shao Ke licked his palm.
• A clip of Shao Ke’s watch and legs sparked a Weibo trending topic, and Yu Ping, Lin Yechen, and Yan Ningke’s agency all sought instructions.
• Shao Ke told Lin Yechen to leave the matter alone and let Yan Ningke decide how to respond.

Yan Ningke’s private life and acting career became targets of online speculation and accusations, prompting Shao Ke to order Lin Yechen to retaliate. After Xiao Jingzhan defended Yan Ningke, Lin Yechen called Shao Ke to report a complication.

• Yan Ningke ignored the trending topic about his love life while online users speculated about his partner and sent him abuse.
• An entertainment outlet accused Yan Ningke of buying a role and released a recording, while the actor whose contract had been terminated posted a veiled acknowledgment.
• Lin Yechen showed Shao Ke the accusations, and Shao Ke ordered him to find those responsible and expose them.
• Shao Ke found Yan Ningke laughing at a short drama with Lars, then explained the online uproar over dinner and told him not to respond publicly.
• Xiao Jingzhan defended Yan Ningke on Weibo, saying he had recommended him for the role of Cheng Yin and that the role-stealing rumors were false.
• Lin Yechen called Shao Ke and apprehensively reported that a complication had arisen.

Lin Yechen arranged a public response to rumors that Yan Ningke had stolen He Sheng’s role, then released evidence exposing He Sheng’s misconduct. He Sheng’s agency dropped him, and he realized his career was finished.

• Lin Yechen gathered evidence and prepared a statement after rumors about Yan Ningke and Xiao Jingzhan spread online.
• The At Daybreak production team stated that Yan Ningke had won his role through an audition and that He Sheng’s contract had already been terminated for breaching it.
• A video exposing He Sheng appeared online, followed by more damaging material, while He Sheng was still complaining about losing his role on a live variety show.
• Lin Yechen rejected Huangjia Entertainment’s attempt to negotiate and warned that Bairun would target He Sheng and could take over the company if necessary.
• He Sheng’s agency terminated his contract, removed him from the recording, and blocked his calls, leaving him to realize his career was over.

After the scandal faded, Yan Ningke enjoyed domestic life with Shao Ke and reunited with Liu Yunzhou during a magazine interview. Meanwhile, Shao Ke and Si Yanzhuo attended a difficult business dinner, where Shao Ke stepped in as Minister Wang pressed Si Yanzhuo to drink.

• Yan Ningke learned that He Sheng had been detained and ate dinner with Shao Ke, trusting him to handle the aftermath of the scandal.
• Yan Ningke’s agency issued a statement, and he posted a joking message and photo that amused his fans.
• Yan Ningke playfully begged Shao Ke for money, and Shao Ke gave him a Black Card before they went to bed.
• Yan Ningke met Liu Yunzhou at a magazine shoot, exchanged contact details with him, and agreed to dinner with him and the editor-in-chief.
• Shao Ke and Si Yanzhuo attended a business dinner about Lincheng’s planned port, where officials pushed them to drink.
• When Minister Wang urged Si Yanzhuo to accept another drink, Shao Ke intercepted the glass and offered to drink first.

At a drunken dinner, Shao Ke and Lin Yechen arranged for Yan Ningke to come fetch Shao Ke, who pretended to be too drunk to leave alone. After Yan Ningke took him home, Lin Yechen confronted a paparazzo who had photographed them.

• Lin Yechen impressed Si Yanzhuo by drinking with the officials and handling the evening’s social obligations.
• Shao Ke asked Lin Yechen to tell Yan Ningke that he was too drunk to leave, prompting Yan Ningke to hurry to the hotel.
• Yan Ningke found Shao Ke acting unsteady and supported him out of the private room and hotel.
• Shao Ke embraced and kissed Yan Ningke’s forehead before they drove home in the Bentley.
• Lin Yechen intercepted a paparazzo who had photographed Shao Ke and Yan Ningke, warning him about what he should publish.

Lin Yechen sent Si Yanzhuo home after dealing with a paparazzo, while Shao Ke and Yan Ningke spent the night together. A paparazzo’s photo of Shao Ke kissing Yan Ningke’s forehead went viral, and Yan Ningke realized Shao Ke had deliberately let it be taken to stake his claim.

• Lin Yechen put out his cigarette and sent Si Yanzhuo home, leaving Si impressed by how he had handled the paparazzo.
• Shao Ke and Yan Ningke went from arguing over whether Shao Ke was too drunk to shower to spending the night together.
• Shao Ke silenced Yu Ping’s messages so Yan Ningke could keep sleeping, while the paparazzo posted a photo of Shao Ke kissing Yan Ningke’s forehead.
• Online commenters argued over Yan Ningke’s relationship with the unidentified man, and Shao Ke liked a comment that shipped them together.
• Yan Ningke saw the photo trending, sent it to Shao Ke with a compliment, and received a reminder to apply ointment.
• Yan Ningke realized Shao Ke had deliberately stopped to let the paparazzo take the picture, though he did not know Lin Yechen’s call had already set Shao Ke’s plan in motion.

Yan Ningke stirred up controversy online by flaunting Shao Ke’s watch, then used cash-filled red envelopes to persuade his fans to stop arguing. Shao Ke returned with a new watch as an apology for scheming against him, leaving Yan Ningke delighted with his gift.

• Shao Ke secretly removed unfavorable comments about Yan Ningke while Yan Ningke’s fans defended him online.
• Yan Ningke reflected on Shao Ke’s support, tried on his luxury watch, and posted a boastful photo that intensified the online argument.
• Yan Ningke told his fans to stop fighting and sent them red envelopes for milk tea, asking them to share photos as proof.
• Shao Ke returned with a new watch, and Yan Ningke teased him for scheming before accepting his apology and gift.
• Yan Ningke took off the watch before dinner because it felt like wearing a house on his wrist, and Shao Ke pulled him into an affectionate embrace.

Yan Ningke filmed a period drama as a master who relished separating the leads, while Liao Hai secretly kept Shao Ke’s company informed about Yan Ningke’s condition. As Yan Ningke shared a meal with the director and executive director, he overheard that someone had fractured his lower back in a fall and was still hospitalized.

• Yan Zhipeng rushed to the factory after officials arrived for a surprise inspection, but they began taking products for testing over production violations.
• Yan Ningke eagerly took a role as the heroine’s master, then endured painful wire-harness work while enjoying scenes where he separated the lovers.
• Liao Hai secretly messaged Lin Yechen about Yan Ningke’s worrying enthusiasm and later obtained ointment for his bruises and raw skin.
• Yan Ningke recovered after using the ointment and continued filming, while Liao Hai settled into secretly reporting on him without doing anything that could harm him.
• Yan Ningke ate with the director and executive director, then overheard that someone had fractured his lower back in a shower fall and remained in the hospital.

Yan Ningke delivered an emotional death scene, then helped Zhou Nanxing land a role in the drama. Meanwhile, Shao Ke and Si Yanzhuo attended a business banquet, where Wen Shaoyu reacted angrily to teasing about his mood.

• After struggling to understand his character’s universal love, Yan Ningke performed the death scene with a faint smile, earning the director’s praise.
• Yan Ningke introduced Zhou Nanxing to the director, who cast him as a hired fighter after seeing his appearance and learning he had studied martial arts.
• Yan Ningke and Zhou Nanxing celebrated with river snail rice noodles, and a paparazzo secretly photographed Yan Ningke entering the shop.
• Shao Ke met Si Yanzhuo at the business banquet, and they found Wen Shaoyu sitting listlessly in the lounge area.
• Si Yanzhuo teased Wen Shaoyu about nursing a broken heart, and Wen Shaoyu insisted he was going for a brooding prince look.