Recaps

Qin Sili pushed Lu Chiyan to make their relationship official, then used both of their Weibo accounts to announce they were boyfriends. Their posts sent the hashtag to the top of the trending list, and Lu Chiyan worried about the effect on his acting career.

• Qin Sili asked Lu Chiyan why they had not made their relationship official, despite a trending topic about them.
• Qin Sili posted from Lu Chiyan's Weibo account introducing Qin Sili as his boyfriend, then posted the same announcement from his own account introducing Lu Chiyan as his boyfriend.
• The hashtag #Lu Chiyan and Qin Sili Make It Official# climbed to first place on the trending list.
• Lu Chiyan messaged his manager, Qian Le, who said the announcement would likely cost him opportunities in idol dramas.

Lu Chiyan worried that acting work might dry up, but Qin Sili reassured him that he would invest in dramas and that Lu Chiyan could rely on him. Later, Lu Chiyan caught Pei Zeyan and Wen Zhao embracing onstage and sent Pei Zeyan a photo.

• Lu Chiyan asked whether Qin Sili planned to invest in films or television dramas, and Qin Sili said he did.
• Qin Sili told Lu Chiyan there was no shame in relying on a boyfriend, and Lu Chiyan praised him as the best boyfriend in the world.
• Lu Chiyan messaged Qian Le that he really would rely on Qin Sili if needed, then went with Qin Sili to watch Pei Zeyan and Wen Zhao perform.
• Lu Chiyan arrived after their dance and saw Wen Zhao embracing Pei Zeyan onstage.
• Lu Chiyan photographed the embrace and sent Pei Zeyan the picture, congratulating him and Wen Zhao on their relationship.

Pei Zeyan learned that fans had mistaken Wen Zhao catching him onstage for a romantic pose and their earlier Weibo post for an official relationship announcement. He posted a video explaining that he had nearly fallen and that he and Wen Zhao were just good buddies.

• Pei Zeyan told Lu Chiyan that he had nearly fallen during the performance, while Lu Chiyan congratulated him for apparently making his relationship with Wen Zhao official.
• Lu Chiyan teased Pei Zeyan about love making him stupid, leaving Pei Zeyan confused.
• Pei Zeyan checked Weibo and discovered that fans were celebrating Wen Zhao holding him by the waist as a romantic moment.
• Pei Zeyan posted a video explaining that Wen Zhao had caught him when he lost his balance and that the embrace was not choreographed.
• Pei Zeyan clarified that his earlier Weibo post called Wen Zhao his good buddy.

Pei Zeyan’s video meant to clarify his relationship with Wen Zhao instead fueled romantic rumors, and he worried Wen Zhao would be upset when he saw them. After Wen Zhao finished his performance, Pei Zeyan warned him and told him to check Weibo.

• Netizens flooded Pei Zeyan’s comments with claims that he and Wen Zhao were in love, despite his explanation that they were good buddies.
• Trending topics spread about Pei Zeyan falling into Wen Zhao’s arms during their dance and denying that they had hugged on purpose.
• Wen Zhao finished his solo performance and found Pei Zeyan waiting for him by the stage.
• Pei Zeyan warned Wen Zhao not to get angry and explained that people were shipping them despite his clarification video.
• Pei Zeyan told Wen Zhao to check Weibo, worrying that the rumors might damage their friendship.

After a trending topic falsely announced that Wen Zhao and Pei Zeyan were dating, Pei Zeyan tried to explain it away, but Wen Zhao took his eagerness to clarify as an attempt to distance himself. Wen Zhao walked off upset, while Lu Chiyan watched the drama with Qin Sili.

• Wen Zhao checked Weibo after Pei Zeyan warned him not to get angry about a trending topic.
• Wen Zhao found the topic claiming he and Pei Zeyan had officially announced their relationship and watched Pei Zeyan's clarification video.
• Pei Zeyan offered to post another clarification or livestream to stop people from misunderstanding their relationship.
• Wen Zhao asked if Pei Zeyan was eager to distance himself, then left in silence when Pei Zeyan urged him to clarify again.
• Lu Chiyan watched from the hallway with a bag of chips and offered some to Qin Sili.

At the celebration banquet marking the end of We Live Together, Lu Chiyan gave everyone a video montage he had secretly filmed during the show. The video ended with Qin Sili turning toward Lu Chiyan with a gentle smile.

• Lu Chiyan realized from Qin Sili's hint that Wen Zhao had feelings for Pei Zeyan, who did not return them.
• The production team announced an additional 500,000 donation to the children's foundation, and Qin Sili pledged five million in the Qin Group's name.
• The directors invited the cast to give farewell speeches, and Lu Chiyan thanked the viewers and his fellow cast members.
• Lu Chiyan showed a three-minute video of candid moments he had filmed of everyone during the week.
• The video ended with Qin Sili turning toward Lu Chiyan and smiling gently.

Lu Chiyan’s thoughtful video moved the cast and livestream viewers at the celebration banquet, and everyone said goodbye after the event. As Lu Chiyan prepared to leave with Qin Sili, Duan Linfeng stopped him and begged for forgiveness.

• Lu Chiyan’s video played at the livestreamed banquet, delighting viewers and bringing the people at the venue to tears.
• Pei Zeyan theatrically leaned on Lu Chiyan and joked that they should film for another week, while Qin Sili pulled Lu Chiyan away from him.
• Wen Zhao ignored Qin Sili’s look asking him to manage Pei Zeyan, and the cast later said goodbye and departed.
• Lu Chiyan encountered Duan Linfeng in the hotel lobby as he was leaving with Qin Sili and tried to walk past him.
• Duan Linfeng grabbed Lu Chiyan’s arm and pleaded with him to forgive him.

Lu Chiyan rejected Duan Linfeng’s insults, and Qin Sili beat Duan Linfeng in the hotel lobby. Lu Chiyan stopped Qin Sili, paid Duan Linfeng’s likely medical costs, and left with Qin Sili, joking about carrying more cash next time.

• Lu Chiyan pulled away from Duan Linfeng and asked Qin Sili to wipe his hand, prompting Qin Sili to do so in front of Duan Linfeng.
• Duan Linfeng insulted Lu Chiyan and Qin Sili, and Qin Sili responded by beating him until hotel staff had to support him.
• Lu Chiyan pulled Qin Sili away as onlookers gathered and filmed the fight.
• Lu Chiyan took the cash from Qin Sili’s wallet and gave it to Duan Linfeng for his medical bills, telling him to contact the Qin Group if it was not enough.
• Lu Chiyan left with Qin Sili and joked that he should carry more cash next time, while Qin Sili pointed out that people rarely carried cash.

Lu Chiyan read the online reaction after Qin Sili punched Duan Linfeng and began wondering whether Qin Sili minded his past relationship with Duan Linfeng. Qin Sili noticed Lu Chiyan was distracted and could no longer hear his thoughts.

• Lu Chiyan and Qin Sili got into the car as trending topics about Qin Sili beating Duan Linfeng and rejecting his attempt at reconciliation spread online.
• Lu Chiyan read comments arguing over whether his past with Duan Linfeng made him embarrassing to date and whether Qin Sili cared.
• Lu Chiyan recalled that his relationship with Duan Linfeng had gone no further than holding hands, which Duan Linfeng had impatiently pulled away from.
• Qin Sili tapped Lu Chiyan's forehead and asked what he was thinking, then wondered why he could no longer hear Lu Chiyan's thoughts.

Lu Chiyan worried that Qin Sili might mind his past relationship with Duan Linfeng, but Qin Sili reassured him by teasing him about his taste and expressing his affection. The chapter ended with Qin Sili kissing Lu Chiyan.

• Lu Chiyan wondered how to tell Qin Sili that he and Duan Linfeng had only ever held hands.
• Qin Sili told Lu Chiyan he had been angry about his poor choice of boyfriend, but did not mind that he had dated Duan Linfeng.
• Lu Chiyan and Qin Sili joked about whose taste was warped.
• Qin Sili called Lu Chiyan perfect, then kissed him deeply.

Fang Zhi listened to a lonely song while Qin Sili and Lu Chiyan kissed in the back of the car. At the Qin residence, Lu Chiyan greeted Lucky warmly, and Lucky’s comment about vinegar left both men baffled.

• Fang Zhi raised the car’s partition, and Lucky played him a song about being alone.
• Qin Sili and Lu Chiyan shared a long kiss, then called each other equally good-looking and a perfect match.
• Lu Chiyan hugged Lucky at the Qin residence and asked whether it had missed him.
• Qin Sili pulled Lu Chiyan away from Lucky and silently admitted he was jealous of the robot.
• Lucky said consuming vinegar was good for digestion, blood sugar, blood pressure, and killing bacteria, confusing Qin Sili and Lu Chiyan.

Qin Sili insisted that Lu Chiyan move into his room, and Lu Chiyan agreed after Qin Sili bit his neck when he suggested they might tire of each other. When Lu Chiyan tried to bring over his belongings, Qin Sili instead laid him down on the bed.

• Lu Chiyan teased Lucky about being jealous, and Lucky followed him inside while insisting that it consumed electricity, not vinegar.
• Qin Sili stopped Lu Chiyan from going to his own room and led him into his, declaring that it would be Lu Chiyan’s room from then on.
• Lu Chiyan argued that they needed personal space, so Qin Sili bit his neck and demanded that he rephrase his concern.
• Lu Chiyan said he worried Qin Sili would tire of looking at him, and Qin Sili bit the other side of his neck.
• Lu Chiyan agreed to move into Qin Sili’s room, but Qin Sili held him back from fetching his things and laid him on the bed.

After a passionate night with Qin Sili, Lu Chiyan woke sore at noon and found Qin Sili at home, waiting for him. Qin Sili lent him clothes, and Lu Chiyan teased him about his underwear before retreating into the bathroom.

• Qin Sili kissed Lu Chiyan and continued their passionate night despite Lu Chiyan asking him to be gentler.
• Lu Chiyan woke at noon with his body aching and complained about how exhausting Qin Sili had been.
• Qin Sili gave Lu Chiyan water and said he had stayed home because he wanted to be there when Lu Chiyan woke.
• Lu Chiyan asked Qin Sili to bring him clothes, and Qin Sili lent him a shirt and a new pair of underwear.
• Lu Chiyan teased Qin Sili about whether the underwear would fit, prompting Qin Sili to threaten to show him just how big he was again.

Lu Chiyan moved his clothes into Qin Sili’s room and discovered Qin Sili’s collection of luxury watches, accepting a limited-edition Patek Philippe as a gift. Their affectionate moment was interrupted when Qian Le called to tell Lu Chiyan about a dinner with Director Yan and the cast of Strange Tales of Luo City, leaving Qin Sili unhappy that Lu Chiyan might return late.

• At Qin Sili’s insistence, Lu Chiyan moved his clothes into Qin Sili’s room and found a drawer full of luxury watches.
• Qin Sili offered Lu Chiyan anything he liked, and Lu Chiyan accepted a limited-edition Patek Philippe watch.
• Lu Chiyan called Qin Sili the world’s most generous boyfriend and kissed him three times in thanks.
• Qian Le called Lu Chiyan to say Director Yan had arranged a dinner for the leads of Strange Tales of Luo City before filming began.
• Lu Chiyan told Qin Sili he had to attend the dinner and might return late, and Qin Sili frowned.

Lu Chiyan got ready for dinner while Qin Sili tried to flirt with him, then left without a goodbye, leaving Qin Sili stunned. At a dinner hosted by Director Yan, Lu Chiyan arrived last and was introduced to Xie Tongchu and Xia An.

• Lu Chiyan asked Qin Sili to choose an outfit, but Qin Sili teased him instead.
• Lu Chiyan pushed Qin Sili out of the dressing room and changed alone.
• Lu Chiyan left when Qian Le arrived, while Qin Sili watched him go without getting a goodbye.
• Lu Chiyan arrived at Magnolia Spring Scenery for Director Yan's dinner and apologized for being the last to arrive.
• Yan Shengting introduced Lu Chiyan to Xie Tongchu and Xia An.

Lu Chiyan and Xie Tongchu exchanged sarcastic remarks when they met on the set of "Strange Tales of Luo City." After warning Lu Chiyan that Xie Tongchu seemed hostile, Gu Xia'an was told to watch out for herself too.

• Lu Chiyan greeted Xie Tongchu and Gu Xia'an when they met for the production.
• Xie Tongchu mocked Lu Chiyan for supposedly chasing trending searches instead of focusing on acting.
• Lu Chiyan retorted that Xie Tongchu had also appeared on trending searches when his movie came out, making Xie Tongchu's expression darken.
• Yan Shengting called everyone to sit, and Lu Chiyan took the seat beside Gu Xia'an.
• Gu Xia'an warned Lu Chiyan that Xie Tongchu seemed ill-intentioned, and Lu Chiyan told her to be careful of her male lead.

At the cast dinner, Xie Tongchu and Gu Xia'an toasted Director Yan Shengting, prompting the other actors to follow. Lu Chiyan eventually joined them, dismissing Xie Tongchu's claim that he could hold his liquor before downing his glass for the director.

• Xie Tongchu praised Yan Shengting and drained a glass in a toast, while glancing at Lu Chiyan provocatively.
• Gu Xia'an toasted Yan Shengting after worrying that she would seem rude if she did not follow Xie Tongchu's lead.
• The supporting actors began toasting Yan Shengting, and Gu Xia'an prompted Lu Chiyan to join them.
• Xie Tongchu challenged Lu Chiyan's reputation for holding his liquor, but Lu Chiyan said the claim was a rumor and toasted Yan Shengting instead.
• Lu Chiyan drained his glass to thank Yan Shengting for the opportunity to work with him.

At a cast dinner, Lu Chiyan turned Xie Tongchu’s attempt to mock his eating into a chance to please Director Yan Shengting. The exchange left Xie Tongchu frustrated and Gu Xia'an trying to hide her laughter.

• Lu Chiyan toasted Yan Shengting with flattering words, and Yan Shengting happily drank with him.
• Lu Chiyan ate several bowls of rice while Gu Xia'an watched hungrily and teased him about gaining weight.
• Xie Tongchu implied that Lu Chiyan was unprofessional for eating freely before filming began.
• Lu Chiyan said Yan Shengting had told him to gain weight, and Yan Shengting confirmed he had followed the director’s advice.
• Lu Chiyan offered Xie Tongchu rice, then joked that water suited him better because he needed to lose weight, making Gu Xia'an laugh.

Qin Sili unexpectedly arrived at the private room where Lu Chiyan was eating with Yan Shengting and the others. He sat beside Lu Chiyan and asked about his drinking, while Lu Chiyan wondered why he had come.

• Lu Chiyan told Qin Sili by message that he had not finished eating, and Qin Sili left his car and headed inside.
• Yan Shengting announced that President Qin was coming, then welcomed Qin Sili into the private room.
• Qin Sili claimed he had been nearby and stopped in after work, though Lu Chiyan doubted his explanation.
• Gu Xia'an gave up her seat beside Lu Chiyan, and Qin Sili sat there.
• Qin Sili noticed Lu Chiyan's empty wineglass, and Lu Chiyan asked why he had come; Qin Sili asked whether he was not allowed to.

At a cast-and-crew dinner, Lu Chiyan learned that Qin Sili had invested an extra fifty million in their drama. When Xie Tongchu thanked Qin for supporting him, Qin rebuked him after hearing Lu Chiyan’s jealous thoughts, leaving the gathering tense.

• Yan Shengting thanked Qin Sili for investing in the drama after its original investor withdrew.
• Lu Chiyan was surprised to learn that Qin Sili had invested in the production without telling him.
• Xie Tongchu thanked Qin Sili for having faith in and supporting him and the drama.
• Lu Chiyan privately resented Xie Tongchu for claiming Qin’s support, and Qin Sili heard his thoughts.
• Qin Sili challenged Xie Tongchu’s claim, and Xie Tongchu explained that he was the male lead.
• Qin Sili sarcastically accused Xie Tongchu of making himself look important.

Qin Sili bluntly defended Lu Chiyan when Xie Tongchu tried to assert his status as male lead, leaving Xie to apologize and drink. Qin Sili then left the dinner with Lu Chiyan, while Yan Shengting hurried to ask if he was leaving.

• Qin Sili said he had invested in the drama because Lu Chiyan took a role and that he did not care who played the male lead.
• Xie Tongchu realized Qin Sili was backing Lu Chiyan, then apologized and drank a glass to smooth things over.
• Yan Shengting grew regretful about choosing Xie Tongchu as the male lead, judging him too impatient and self-serving.
• Lu Chiyan praised Qin Sili for standing up for him, and Qin Sili asked if he had finished eating.
• Qin Sili and Lu Chiyan stood to leave, and Yan Shengting hurriedly asked Qin Sili if he was leaving.

Qin Sili and Lu Chiyan left a cast dinner and joked about Lu Chiyan gaining weight for his role, then bickered about going to a hotel. A paparazzo filmed them leaving, and a misleading video made it look like their relationship was in trouble.

• Qin Sili asked Director Yan if he could take Lu Chiyan away, and Lu Chiyan promised to gain five jin before filming.
• Qin Sili squeezed Lu Chiyan's waist, and Lu Chiyan teased him about having a slim waist.
• Lu Chiyan said he would stay at a hotel, and Qin Sili suggested they could try one together.
• A paparazzo secretly filmed Lu Chiyan walking away from Qin Sili and posted the video online.
• The gossip account claimed Lu Chiyan and Qin Sili had argued, and the hashtag about their fight began trending.

Lu Chiyan insisted on staying at a hotel without Qin Sili, who followed him and booked a presidential suite. Lu Chiyan got a separate king room and headed to the elevators, leaving Qin Sili behind.

• Lu Chiyan asked Qin Sili where they were going when he noticed the car was not heading to the Qin residence.
• Qin Sili took Lu Chiyan to a hotel, and Lu Chiyan decided to go through with staying there rather than back out.
• Qin Sili asked the receptionist for a presidential suite, while Lu Chiyan requested a separate king room.
• Lu Chiyan told the receptionist he was not with Qin Sili and claimed the first place in line; Qin Sili obediently waited behind him.
• The receptionist gave Lu Chiyan the key card to room 1808, and he went toward the elevators without looking back at Qin Sili.

After Qin Sili and Lu Chiyan booked separate hotel rooms, people online speculated that they had fought and broken up. Lu Chiyan checked his unread messages, including Qian Le’s questions about the rumors, but the chapter ended before he replied.

• Qin Sili followed Lu Chiyan to the elevators, but Lu Chiyan shut him out and went to his room alone.
• The receptionist and her coworker wondered whether Qin Sili and Lu Chiyan had fought and broken up after seeing them book separate rooms.
• Hotel guests posted photos of Qin Sili and Lu Chiyan online, and commenters argued over whether the couple was still together.
• Lu Chiyan entered his room and opened WeChat to read messages from Qian Le, Pei Zeyan, Gu Xia'an, and the [Successors to Socialism] group.
• Qian Le messaged Lu Chiyan asking about his dinner with Director Yan, Qin Sili’s appearance, and the fight rumors.

Lu Chiyan discovered that rumors about him and Qin Sili fighting and breaking up had sent them trending. He and Qin Sili denied the breakup in their group chat, where the gossip had sparked lively discussion.

• Lu Chiyan checked Weibo after Qian Le told him to and found trending rumors that he and Qin Sili had fought, broken up, and booked separate hotel rooms.
• Lu Chiyan told Qian Le that the rumors were false and said he and Qin Sili had not fought.
• Qian Le teased Lu Chiyan about booking a cheaper room, then arranged to pick him up for his makeup test and costume photos the next morning.
• Lu Chiyan opened the [Successors to Socialism] group chat and saw the others debating the rumors about him and Qin Sili.
• Qin Sili denied the breakup, telling the group it would not happen even in their next lives and advising them to stop reading nonsense.