Chapter Summaries

Gu Nian'an was overwhelmed by painful memories and injured his wrist after a sudden bout of head pain. Fu Xiuyuan found him unconscious and rushed him to the hospital, where doctors treated him and said he was out of danger; Fu Xiuyuan then asked whether the injury would affect his piano playing.

• Gu Nian'an remembered the painful history involving his parents and water while bathing alone.
• Gu Nian'an suffered a sudden headache, shattered the mirror, and cut his wrist with a shard before losing consciousness.
• Fu Xiuyuan returned, checked the surveillance footage, found Gu Nian'an collapsed in the bathroom, and rushed him to emergency care.
• Doctors treated Gu Nian'an and told Fu Xiuyuan the cut was not deep and posed no serious danger.
• Fu Xiuyuan asked the doctor whether Gu Nian'an's wrist injury would affect his piano playing.

Gu Nian'an met Yu Meng, the World Consciousness, and learned that his supposed memories of a novel had been implanted to hide the truth of the world and its countless timelines. Yu Meng explained that she had merged the worlds around him to save him and the Pillars, but admitted she had miscalculated something.

• Fu Xiuyuan stayed beside the unconscious Gu Nian'an and vowed to watch over him forever.
• Gu Nian'an encountered Yu Meng in her star-filled domain and pleaded to return to Fu Xiuyuan.
• Yu Meng revealed that she was the World Consciousness and that she had saved Gu Nian'an in several lives.
• Yu Meng explained that Gu Nian'an's memories of a novel were implanted to shield him from the pain of countless lifetimes.
• Yu Meng showed Gu Nian'an the Pillars' timelines and said she had merged the worlds around him so he could help them redeem themselves.
• Yu Meng said Gu Nian'an's time with the first Pillar in the orphanage had changed his fate, then admitted she had miscalculated one thing.

Yu Meng revealed that Gu Nian'an had been the Anchor across countless lives and had brought the Pillars together so they could escape their endless reincarnations. As Yu Meng disappeared, Gu Nian'an regained his memories and learned that the Pillars were finally free.

• Yu Meng apologized to Gu Nian'an for locking away his memories and explained that he had saved people simply through his existence.
• Yu Meng asked Gu Nian'an to help Yu Songqing find salvation, and assured him that the merged world would not restart if they failed.
• Yu Meng explained that she had used Gu Nian'an as the Anchor to unite the Pillars and end their endless suffering, and confirmed that Mu Chen held a sliver of Wen Chen's consciousness.
• Yu Meng said Gu Nian'an would eventually live in the Star Sea and that Fu Xiuyuan would return there too, then she shattered and vanished.
• Gu Nian'an regained memories of his many deaths and saw Fu Xiuyuan and other Pillars suffer through countless reincarnations.
• A light from Yu Meng's remaining stars eased Gu Nian'an's pain, and he realized the Pillars were free.

Gu Nian'an awakened in the hospital and reassured Fu Xiuyuan that he would never leave him, while concealing the painful memories he had gained. In the spring garden, Fu Xiuyuan shared a dream of dying alone across countless lives, and Gu Nian'an comforted him and reaffirmed his love.

• Gu Nian'an awoke in the hospital and told Fu Xiuyuan that he had never meant to leave him.
• Gu Nian'an reflected that he was now free but still carried pain and had to remain the world's anchor until his death.
• Fu Xiuyuan embraced Gu Nian'an in the garden and told him he had dreamed of dying alone in countless lives without ever meeting him.
• Fu Xiuyuan asked whether his possessive love made Gu Nian'an feel trapped, and Gu Nian'an assured him that wherever he was felt like home.
• Gu Nian'an pulled Fu Xiuyuan close and kissed him as roses swayed in the spring breeze.

Fu Xiuyuan brought Gu Nian'an to visit his late mother, Shang Zelan, and Gu Nian'an promised to care for him despite worrying that the Pillars of the world were destined to bring suffering to their mothers. In the Name of Love was released to overwhelming emotional reactions from audiences, who discussed its tragic portrayal of Gu An and his mother.

• Fu Xiuyuan took Gu Nian'an to Shang Zelan's grave and told him about his mother.
• Gu Nian'an introduced himself to Shang Zelan and promised to treat Fu Xiuyuan well, while Fu Xiuyuan assured his mother that he was happy.
• Gu Nian'an reflected that Shang Zelan and his own mother had suffered because they gave birth to Pillars of the world.
• In the Name of Love premiered, showing Gu An's life through a recurring piano nursery rhyme and ending with his death.
• Audiences praised the film's performances and discussed the painful bond between Gu An and his mother, Zhao Yingfang.

The movie about Gu An’s painful relationship with Zhao Yingfang resonated with audiences, driving its popularity and growing Gu Nian'an’s fanbase. Online viewers discussed the family trauma, the film’s music, and Gu An’s tragic ending.

• Viewers debated Zhao Yingfang’s conflicted love for Gu An and blamed Gu Fengyuan for trapping her in a cycle of abuse and self-doubt.
• Commenters discussed Wen Chen’s possible feelings for Gu An and mourned Gu An’s scenes with his mother and the kitten.
• The movie’s popularity and Gu Nian'an’s fanbase grew as audiences shared how the story reflected painful family experiences.
• Viewers discussed Gu An’s final words to Zhao Yingfang, her later care for cats, and Wen Chen saving her from taking her own life.
• Online commenters praised Gu Nian'an’s piano performances, especially “Melody in a Dream,” and asked why he did not become a pianist.

Ai Mingzhu, Mu Chen, and Gu Nian'an appeared on Encountering Interview to discuss the success and inspiration behind In the Name of Love. Ai Mingzhu revealed how her dream and her painful relationship with her mother shaped Gu An's story, while the interview explored the film's characters and family relationships.

• Yang Manhua introduced Ai Mingzhu, Mu Chen, and Gu Nian'an on the livestream and asked Ai Mingzhu about the film's success.
• Ai Mingzhu praised the cast and crew, singling out Gu Nian'an for bringing Gu An to life as she had imagined him.
• Ai Mingzhu explained that a year-long dream inspired the film and that Gu An's resilience and reconciliation with his mother offered a different possibility from her own troubled relationship with her mother.
• Ai Mingzhu said the characters' similar names were coincidental and that she found Gu Nian'an after seeing a video of him playing piano.
• Ai Mingzhu discussed how audiences connected with Gu An and Zhao Yingfang's mother-son bond through their own experiences of love and resentment within families.

During a film interview, Mu Chen confirmed that Wen Chen had loved Gu An from their first meeting, and Gu Nian'an said he did not plan to act in more films or television dramas. After the interview, Gu Nian'an comforted Mu Chen over their painful years apart, and Mu Chen finally wept and apologized.

• Mu Chen said Wen Chen had loved Gu An since they met, and Ai Mingzhu confirmed that was her conception of the character.
• Mu Chen said he was ready to work with Gu Nian'an again, but Gu Nian'an revealed he did not expect to act in more films or television dramas.
• Asked what Gu An would tell his mother, Gu Nian'an said she should be happy, even on her own.
• In the rain, Gu Nian'an called Mu Chen his big brother and reminded him of how they cared for each other at the orphanage.
• Mu Chen apologized for having avoided Gu Nian'an, and Gu Nian'an reassured him that he had never blamed him and urged him to be happy.
• Fu Xiuyuan took Gu Nian'an home, while Mu Chen asked him to treat Gu Nian'an well and watched them leave.

Gu Nian'an asked Fu Xiuyuan to investigate Yu Songqing's past and found information about his father, Yu Sisheng, and a mysterious woman named Ning Qing. Fu Xiuyuan recognized Ning Qing in an old photograph and agreed to look into her, leaving Gu Nian'an convinced she might explain Yu Songqing's recurring nightmares.

• Gu Nian'an told Fu Xiuyuan that he was troubled by Yu Songqing and asked him to investigate, while Fu Xiuyuan admitted he was jealous and asked Gu Nian'an to make it up to him.
• The next day, Gu Nian'an learned that Yu Songqing's father, Yu Sisheng, had been a famous singer who died of lung cancer, and that Yu Songqing had followed him into music.
• Gu Nian'an found an old, blurry photograph of Yu Sisheng gazing at a woman but could not uncover more about her from the information online.
• Fu Xiuyuan brought Gu Nian'an pear soup, asked why he was investigating Yu Songqing, and accepted Gu Nian'an's promise to explain later.
• Fu Xiuyuan identified the woman in the photograph as Ning Qing, a well-known musician who died after a serious car accident, and offered to investigate her suppressed history.

Gu Nian'an investigated Ning Qing’s past and discovered she had been pregnant when she died in a car accident caused by a kidnapping. He became nearly certain Yu Songqing was her child and feared the truth would plunge him into despair.

• Gu Nian'an read reports linking Ning Qing and Yu Sisheng, including a video showing Ning Qing being questioned about a possible pregnancy shortly before her death.
• Fu Xiuyuan explained that the story had been suppressed and offered to invite people from Yasheng to a banquet so Gu Nian'an could question them.
• Gu Nian'an received further information revealing that Ning Qing’s jealous junior had kidnapped her during a prenatal checkup, and that Ning Qing died after a crash and an amniotic fluid embolism.
• The reports said Ning Qing’s child survived but vanished, while the incident was concealed to avoid repercussions for her junior and the people involved.
• Gu Nian'an concluded Yu Songqing was almost certainly Ning Qing’s child and wondered how he could protect him from the devastating truth.

At Fu Xiuyuan’s banquet, he publicly introduced Gu Nian'an as his partner, confirming their relationship to the guests. Yu Songqing watched with sorrow, while Zhao Yali thanked Gu Nian'an for helping her sons, including Mu Niansheng.

• Zhao Yali arrived at Fu Xiuyuan’s banquet with Yu Songqing, who felt uncomfortable among the guests.
• Fu Xiuyuan entered with Gu Nian'an and introduced him as his partner, displaying the Mermaid's Tears brooch he had bought for him.
• Fu Xiuyuan held Gu Nian'an’s hand as they met guests, and Yu Songqing realized he could no longer come between them.
• Zhao Yali recognized Gu Nian'an as Yu Songqing’s friend and connected him to Mu Niansheng’s new willingness to go out.
• Gu Nian'an approached Zhao Yali and Yu Songqing, confirmed he had met Mu Niansheng, and accepted Zhao Yali’s thanks for helping her children.

Gu Nian'an asked Zhao Yali about Ning Qing and learned how Yu Songqing became her child and why she raised him. Zhao Yali admitted she had pushed Songqing away from music to protect him and the family company, while Gu Nian'an realized Songqing would eventually learn the truth.

• Gu Nian'an privately asked Zhao Yali whether she knew Ning Qing and whether Yu Songqing was Ning Qing's child, and Zhao Yali confirmed both.
• Zhao Yali explained that Ning Qing entrusted Yu Songqing to her and Yu Sisheng, and that she married Yu Sisheng partly to give Songqing a family.
• Zhao Yali described how Yu Sisheng's lung cancer took his life and how she continued raising Songqing after his death.
• Zhao Yali said she had kept Songqing's parentage secret because she wanted him to be happy.
• Zhao Yali revealed she had cut short Songqing's music career and pushed him toward the company to protect him amid internal disputes, including the conflict surrounding Niansheng's car accident.

Zhao Yali confessed to Gu Nian'an that Yu Songqing’s birth had cost his biological mother her life, and Songqing overheard her. Overwhelmed by guilt and pain, he began to break down, but Gu Nian'an’s starlight calmed him, leaving Songqing confused about what he had experienced.

• Zhao Yali told Gu Nian'an she had drawn Yu Songqing into her conflicts and could not tell him that his birth had led to Ning Qing’s death.
• Yu Songqing overheard the confession and recoiled when Zhao Yali tried to touch him.
• Yu Songqing broke down, blaming himself for Ning Qing’s death and for the burdens his family had endured.
• A shooting star appeared as Yu Songqing began trembling in pain, and Gu Nian'an placed a hand on his arm and sent warm light into him.
• Gu Nian'an’s starlight soothed Yu Songqing and restored his clarity, and Songqing called him by name in confusion.

Gu Nian'an comforted Yu Songqing after the Pillars were freed from reincarnation, then returned to Fu Xiuyuan and recovered from a fever. Fu Xiuyuan told him what happened to Li Zhuwan and Du Zhongyuan, leaving Gu Nian'an asleep in his arms.

• Gu Nian'an embraced Yu Songqing and reassured him that his suffering was over and the Pillars were free.
• The next morning, Yu Songqing thanked Gu Nian'an before leaving with Zhao Yali, while Fu Xiuyuan took Gu Nian'an inside and cared for his fever.
• Fu Xiuyuan told Gu Nian'an that Li Zhuwan had been imprisoned for plotting the kidnapping.
• Gu Nian'an asked about Du Zhongyuan, and Fu Xiuyuan explained that Du had received a reduced sentence but would remain imprisoned for at least ten or twenty years.
• Fu Xiuyuan said the people who had forced Du Zhongyuan to drop out had also been investigated, and Gu Nian'an thanked him before falling asleep in his arms.

After the Li Family went bankrupt, Fu Xiuyuan defended his actions to his father and said he no longer cared about his mother’s keepsake. Days later, Shang Muxue gave Gu Nian'an a package left by Fu Xiuyuan’s mother, and Gu brought it home to give to him.

• Fu Xiuyuan told Gu Nian'an that he had dealt with the Li Family because of its wrongdoing.
• Fu Wensheng accused Fu Xiuyuan of causing the Li Family’s troubles for a man and threatened to withhold his mother’s keepsake, but Fu Xiuyuan said he did not need it and hung up.
• Gu Nian'an went to the company after Lin Shuxue told him that a woman had left something important for him.
• Shang Muxue gave Gu Nian'an a package for Fu Xiuyuan and explained that it was something his late mother had left behind and that she owed him.
• Gu Nian'an brought the unopened package home, and Fu Xiuyuan returned before he could send a message explaining where it came from.

Gu Nian'an showed Fu Xiuyuan the keepsakes Shang Muxue had sent, including a letter from Fu Xiuyuan’s mother, Shang Zelan, revealing how deeply she had loved him. Comforted by Gu Nian'an, Fu Xiuyuan gave him the matching jade safety pendant, and they vowed to stay together as their cycle of rebirth ended.

• Gu Nian'an urged Fu Xiuyuan to open a package Shang Muxue had sent, and Fu Xiuyuan recognized the jade safety pendant inside as matching his thumb ring.
• Fu Xiuyuan examined old family photographs and found a letter from his mother, Shang Zelan, explaining her love for him and the meaning of the paired jade pieces.
• Reading the letter, Fu Xiuyuan realized his mother had loved him despite her troubled final year, and he broke down over the pain and guilt he had carried for years.
• Gu Nian'an held Fu Xiuyuan and comforted him until he regained his composure.
• Fu Xiuyuan placed the safety pendant around Gu Nian'an’s neck, and they promised to stay by each other’s side as the suffering and rebirth cycle ended.

Gu Nian'an learned that Yu Songqing was preparing to return to the stage and agreed to attend his concert with Yu Songqing's family. Fu Xiuyuan's jealousy gave way to fear of losing Gu Nian'an, who reassured him that he would stay.

• Gu Nian'an saw online news that Yu Songqing would hold a concert and release a new song, prompting fans to celebrate his possible return.
• Yu Songqing called Gu Nian'an and invited him to the concert with his mother and younger brother, and Gu Nian'an accepted.
• Fu Xiuyuan appeared jealous after Gu Nian'an's call with Yu Songqing, so Gu Nian'an kissed and reassured him.
• Fu Xiuyuan admitted he was afraid of losing Gu Nian'an, who promised he would not leave him.

Gu Nian'an attended Yu Songqing's concert, where he reunited with Mu Niansheng and saw that Mu could stand again. Yu performed his new song, “Redemption,” as Zhao Yali watched and remembered Ning Qing’s wish to see her child shine onstage.

• Gu Nian'an arrived at the concert with the driver and met Zhao Yali and Mu Niansheng, who stood to greet him.
• Mu Niansheng told Gu Nian'an that he had regained the ability to stand and thanked him for encouraging him not to give up.
• Zhao Yali thanked Gu Nian'an for looking after her children, and the three entered the concert together.
• Yu Songqing took the stage and performed his new song, “Redemption,” while butterflies were released across the stage.
• Yu Songqing looked toward his familiar supporters as the audience applauded, and Zhao Yali remembered Ning Qing’s hope that her child would sing onstage.

Yu Songqing thanked Zhao Yali, Mu Niansheng, and Gu Nian'an at the end of his concert, recognizing their support and making peace with his family. After the show, he gave Gu Nian'an magnolia blossoms and wished him happiness before Gu left with his partner, as the cycle that had trapped them came to an end.

• Yu Songqing thanked Zhao Yali, Mu Niansheng, and Gu Nian'an from the stage and bowed to them.
• Mu Niansheng felt guilty for misunderstanding his brother, while Yu Songqing reflected on his mother's reasons for guiding his life and keeping him out of company struggles.
• Yu Songqing thanked Gu Nian'an for his companionship and help, and decided to return control of the company to Mu Niansheng once he recovered.
• After the concert, Yu Songqing gave Gu Nian'an the magnolia blossoms he had worn and kissed the back of his hand in thanks.
• Gu Nian'an wished Yu Songqing happiness and left with his partner, promising that their friendship would last forever.
• Yu Songqing watched them go, accepting his unspoken love as the night marked the end of the cycle and the start of a new chapter.

After Yu Songqing’s concert, an anonymous user accused Gu Nian'an of having sugar daddies and posted blurry photos as supposed evidence. The allegations sparked a wave of online outrage and cyberbullying, while a few people urged others to wait for proof; Gu Nian'an had not responded.

• Yu Songqing’s new piece, “Redemption,” drew praise, and fans discussed Gu Nian'an’s presence with Yu Songqing’s family and their rumored relationship.
• An anonymous user posted photos of Gu Nian'an embracing a man, appearing to kiss someone in a car, and being carried into a hospital, then accused him of relying on sugar daddies.
• Netizens reacted with shock and condemnation, linking the accusations to Gu Nian'an’s career opportunities, expensive earrings, and hospital visit.
• Some commenters defended Gu Nian'an and questioned the blurry photos and suggestive claims, but their responses were drowned out by hostile posts and apparent paid trolls.
• Gu Nian'an’s comment section and private messages filled with abuse, while accusers demanded that he come forward and explain himself.