Vol. 1Love and Old Bonds
Chu Xinghui and Pei Hanmo rekindled their relationship as Chu built his acting career and faced threats, filming challenges, and revelations about his past. The volume ended with Chu choosing Pei over the old fox, while Lan Xiangxian and Gu Chupei began rebuilding their relationship.
- Pei Hanmo reunited with Chu Xinghui on a variety show, helped him leave his agency for Universal Entertainment, and supported his choice of a drama role.
- Gu Kai found razor blades in a threatening envelope sent to Chu and reported them to Pei Hanmo.
- Chu Xinghui grew closer to Pei Hanmo while filming and streaming, and he stopped Wan Linqing from harming Pei during his heat.
- Wen Liangtian decided to fight for his family’s inheritance, while Lan Xiangxian returned to Gu Chupei despite Pei Hanmo’s warning.
- Chu Xinghui trained for the role of Wen Qinglin, moved in with Pei Hanmo, and faced a stalker whom Gu Chupei killed.
- At a seaside farmstay, Wen Liangtian reunited with Shi Xinyu as Chu Xinghui and Pei Hanmo grew closer.
- Chu Xinghui confessed his love to Pei Hanmo, who accepted and gave him a ring, while Lan Xiangxian agreed to reconnect with Gu Chupei.
- The old fox revealed Chu Xinghui’s connection to Wen Qinglin, but Chu refused to return with him, and Lan joined Universal Entertainment before going home with Gu.