Recaps

An Yihe agreed to let An Che and Chi Li try out for his film, though he never sent Chi Li a script and An Che revealed the audition was improvised. Chi Li insisted they could still prepare using the protagonist’s character profile.

• An Yihe explained why he wanted An Che in his film and questioned whether Chi Li could endure his demanding production, but Shen Yu told him to let Chi Li try.
• An Che and Chi Li went to the lounge to prepare, where An Che admitted he disliked relying on his father and envied Chi Li’s freedom.
• An Che joked about finding a rich patron and asked Chi Li what he thought of Shen Yu, but Chi Li redirected him to the audition.
• An Che revealed An Yihe had never sent Chi Li a script and that the film’s script was still being revised, leaving An Che with only an abandoned draft.
• Chi Li asked for the protagonist’s character profile and insisted they should still proceed with the audition.

An Che and Chi Li rehearsed a wuxia scene in which Shen Jinglan and Jiang Buyi became companions, then performed it for An Yihe. An Yihe considered Chi Li for the role and asked whether he knew martial arts, while An Che vouched for his dancing.

• An Che explained the roles of Shen Jinglan and Jiang Buyi, and Chi Li suggested a way to stage their first meeting.
• Chi Li and An Che performed a scene where Jiang Buyi found a symbol linked to his mission and persuaded Shen Jinglan to travel with him.
• An Yihe watched the performance without criticizing it and said the role required martial arts.
• Chi Li said he had learned a little tai chi, and An Che praised his dancing as proof that his martial arts movements would look good.

Chi Li’s career flourished while he and Shen Xunye kept their relationship publicly framed as Shen Xunye still pursuing him. On Chi Li’s last day at Raising House, he gathered vegetables with Jiang Lele and promised to punish Gu Nan for stealing them.

• An Che asked Chi Li to eat with him, but Chi Li declined because he needed to sign a new Raising House contract; An Che then invited Shen Yu, who agreed to treat him.
• Over the next six months, Chi Li’s career took off, while Shen Xunye built successful production and entertainment businesses and prepared a music show called “Echoes of Dawn.”
• Chi Li’s fans accepted that he and Shen Xunye were dating but told outsiders that Shen Xunye was still pursuing him.
• On Chi Li’s last day at Raising House, Jiang Lele showed him the vegetables he had grown and complained that Gu Nan stole the most.
• Chi Li promised to beat Gu Nan for Jiang Lele, who specified that he should spare Gu Nan’s face and hit his butt instead.

The Raising House prepared a farewell banquet for Chi Li’s last day, while Fang Jin and Xie Weishui cooked together and discussed Gu Nan’s plans for the evening. Gao Yuan arrived to visit Chi Li and reflected on how much the Raising House members had changed.

• Chi Li and Jiang Lele joked about punishing Gu Nan in the bathroom rather than during the livestream.
• Fang Jin and Xie Weishui prepared dishes for the farewell banquet, and Xie Weishui planned hangover soup because Gu Nan had brought plenty of alcohol.
• The Raising House grew livelier as members and guests gathered for Chi Li’s last day.
• Gao Yuan arrived and hugged Chi Li, saying he had finally made time to visit before Chi Li left.
• Chi Li pointed out that Jiang Lele had taken over the vegetable garden, and Gao Yuan remarked on how different the Raising House had become.
• Chi Li complimented Gao Yuan’s bold techwear outfit, and Gao Yuan proudly called it a popular young-person style.

Gao Yuan visited Chi Li at the Raising House and gave him a wooden carving before An Che arrived. An Che revealed that he and Shen Yu had broken up over who would top, then asked Chi Li whether being a bottom felt good.

• Gao Yuan showed off his outfit, gave Chi Li a wooden carving, and chatted about his singing gigs.
• An Che arrived at the Raising House, and Chi Li showed him around before taking him to a camera blind spot.
• An Che told Chi Li that he and Shen Yu had broken up because neither of them would let the other top.
• An Che asked Chi Li whether he was a bottom, then seriously asked whether being a bottom felt good.

Shen Xunye arrived at the Raising House’s final gathering, where Chi Li reflected on how reluctant he was to leave. The guests shared a meal and discussed Chi Li’s connection with An Che, while Gu Nan ended the conversation with a boast about his most powerful connection.

• Chi Li brushed off An Che’s blunt question about being a bottom, then left him with Chen Anyan and helped Jiang Lele set the table.
• Shen Xunye arrived with pink roses, and Chi Li admitted he was reluctant to leave the Raising House.
• Shen Xunye tried to put an arm around Chi Li, but Gu Nan interrupted and was pushed down by Shen Xunye before Chi Li threatened him.
• At dinner, the guests asked how Chi Li and An Che had met, and An Che said they had met at a dinner gathering and stayed in touch.
• Gu Nan claimed his strongest entertainment-industry connection was the viewing audience and demanded applause.

At a farewell dinner, Shen Xunye confirmed his upcoming music show and revealed that Chi Li and Jiang Yue would perform on it. As the gathering continued, Xie Weishui stood to apologize to Chi Li, admitting he had felt threatened by him.

• Jiang Lele, Gu Nan, and Wei Xuan joked about their limited performance opportunities before everyone sat down to eat.
• Bu Yao asked Shen Xunye about the rumored music show, and Shen confirmed it would launch within two months.
• Shen Xunye revealed that Chi Li and Jiang Yue were among the show's performers, surprising Chi Li because Shen had previously disliked Jiang Yue.
• Chi Li tried to include An Che in the conversation, but An Che preferred to drink wine and listen while acting heartbroken.
• After the meal and several rounds of drinks, Xie Weishui stood and began apologizing to Chi Li, saying he had felt threatened by him.

At the Raising House dinner, Xie Weishui apologized to Chi Li, who told him the harm had been zero and that he should apologize to his former fans instead. As the others made speeches and got drunk, Shen Xunye stayed close to Chi Li, then took him back to their dorm room and agreed to keep him company quietly.

• Xie Weishui apologized to Chi Li for his past actions, and Chi Li said he had caused no damage and should apologize to his former fans.
• Jiang Lele drunkenly praised Chi Li and Fang Jin, while Fang Jin and Gu Nan traded dry remarks.
• Gao Yuan, Chen Anyan, and the others took turns expressing their feelings to Chi Li, who secretly counted Shen Xunye's fingers under the table.
• When Gao Yuan asked Shen Xunye what he had thought of Chi Li on the show, Shen Xunye clasped Chi Li's hand and answered, "So interesting."
• Shen Xunye ended the gathering and helped Chi Li back to their dorm room, where Chi Li said the others' rambling had made him dizzy.
• Chi Li asked Shen Xunye to stay with him and be quiet, and Shen Xunye agreed.

Chi Li and Shen Xunye flirted through the end of their livestream, then moved Chi Li’s belongings into their new home. The chapter ended with Shen Xunye asking Chi Li to be childish with him.

• Shen Xunye teased tipsy Chi Li, who told him his singing was awful and pressed his fingers against Shen Xunye’s lips.
• Shen Xunye called in the assistants to pack up, while An Che complained that he had wanted Shen Xunye to call Shen Yu to pick him up.
• An Che threatened to bad-mouth Shen Xunye while filming Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers with Chi Li, but Chi Li welcomed the idea.
• Shen Yu waited downstairs for An Che, asked if he was sober, and held out his hand to take him home.
• Shen Xunye moved Chi Li’s luggage into their new home, filled with matching couple items, and asked Chi Li if he would be childish with him.

After Chi Li and Shen Xunye shared a passionate first night in their new home, Chi Li returned to work preparing seven songs for Shen Xunye’s music show, "signal." The live premiere began with a former talent-show pioneer delivering a powerful performance, and the host introduced the next singer.

• Shen Xunye teased and kissed Chi Li before carrying him to bed, where they shared their first night in their new home.
• Chi Li worked with the music production team to prepare seven songs for "signal" after Shen Xunye set its premiere date.
• Host Lin Sen opened the first episode, themed "Idols return," and explained the show’s format to the audience.
• A veteran female singer returned to the stage with a forceful industrial metal and trap performance.
• Lin Sen praised the audience’s response and announced that the second singer was about to perform.

Chi Li delivered a flawless performance on the new music show “signal,” drawing an enormous response from the audience. The premiere broke viewership records, and after the first week Chi Li had gained more attention and a larger fanbase.

• The singers before Chi Li each gave memorable performances, and the crowd chanted Chi Li’s name when he was announced.
• Chi Li performed a tightly controlled, high-energy song and dance that thrilled the audience.
• After his performance, Chi Li met Jiang Yue, who praised his growth and said he was glad to have met him.
• Jiang Yue told Chi Li he would not disgrace the active idols before heading onstage.
• The premiere of “signal” broke the record for first-day live-streamed variety-show viewership, and clips of every performance spread across platforms.
• After the first week, Chi Li’s perfect attendance drew the most attention, expanding his fanbase and earning him more listeners willing to pay for his songs.

Chi Li balanced his success on “Signal” with preparations for Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers, then reunited with Shen Xunye by video call after a busy day. The call turned flirtatious, and Shen Xunye began guiding Chi Li through an intimate long-distance encounter.

• Chi Li released a new song for the next round of “Signal” after placing first three times, then announced he would join Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers.
• Chi Li and An Che discussed their roles before the other actors arrived for a table read led by An Yihe.
• After returning to his hotel, Chi Li checked “Signal” rankings and watched performances before accepting Shen Xunye’s video call.
• Shen Xunye teased Chi Li about not being together and admitted he wanted to make up for their lack of intimacy.
• Shen Xunye asked Chi Li to follow his instructions, then told him to look at him and open his mouth.

Chi Li and Shen Xunye shared an intimate phone call, then joked about fanfiction. At dinner after the cast’s table read, An Yihe defended his film’s casting against public criticism, while An Che’s teasing left him exasperated.

• Shen Xunye talked Chi Li through an intimate moment over the phone and asked him to wait for his visit.
• Chi Li hid his face afterward, and Shen Xunye joked that fanfiction had taught him new things.
• The cast finished their table read, and An Yihe treated the main cast to dinner without alcohol before the opening ceremony.
• An Yihe told the cast that the louder the film’s critics became, the more confident he felt about casting newcomers.
• Chi Li said he would focus on acting well, while An Che admitted he often imagined proving critics wrong.
• An Che teased An Yihe about being the flaw in his life, and the others restrained An Yihe when he rose to scold his son.

Chi Li advised An Che to use Shen Yu as a reference for portraying Shen Jinglan’s restrained emotions, and An Che eagerly accepted the idea. At the start of filming, An Che played Shen Jinglan in a scene where Jiang Buyi challenged his determination to pursue the dangerous investigation, and Jiang Buyi began to reveal how his master died.

• Chi Li reassured An Yihe that he had a way to help An Che perform the role well.
• Chi Li suggested An Che study Shen Yu’s expressions, and An Che realized he could use that as an excuse to pester him.
• After the opening ceremony for Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers, filming began with An Che’s scene as Shen Jinglan.
• In the ruined-temple scene, Shen Jinglan insisted on continuing the investigation despite Jiang Buyi’s warnings and recalled his father’s lesson to see things through.
• Jiang Buyi called Shen Jinglan’s choice courting death, then asked whether he knew how his master had died.

Shen Jinglan agreed to take Jiang Buyi somewhere safe before continuing his investigation, while Jiang Buyi tried to persuade him to wait. On set, An Yihe praised Chi Li for helping An Che find a fitting acting method, and Shen Xunye watched Chi Li perform a fight scene.

• Jiang Buyi told Shen Jinglan that his master had died after pursuing a lead too recklessly and urged Shen Jinglan to wait before investigating further.
• Shen Jinglan said he would take Jiang Buyi somewhere safe, then continue alone, and Jiang Buyi angrily hauled him over to warm himself by the fire.
• An Yihe called the scene a keeper and thanked Chi Li for helping An Che find an acting method that suited him.
• Filming went more smoothly as An Che and Chi Li continued working with An Yihe.
• Shen Xunye visited the set and watched Chi Li perform an acrobatic fight scene, which An Yihe praised as a delight to watch.

Shen Xunye visited Chi Li on set, and the two reunited passionately after more than a month apart. After filming wrapped, a bonus clip and a paparazzi sighting of Chi Li with An Che sparked a new fan group shipping them.

• An Yihe praised Chi Li's charm on set and called for another take.
• Chi Li and Shen Xunye teased An Che about notifying Shen Yu that he was waiting eagerly for a visit.
• Chi Li and Shen Xunye discussed their work over dinner, then went back to their room and spent the night together.
• An Che asked whether Chi Li's back could handle his fight scenes, and Chi Li admitted he was still sore.
• After two and a half months, Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers wrapped filming, and An Che got drunk at the party.
• The drama released a bonus clip, and a paparazzi report of Chi Li and An Che returning to the hotel together led fans to start shipping them.

Online rumors about Chi Li and An Che intensified after An Che promoted their CP, while Shen Xunye learned that Shen Yu was planning a vacation with An Che. Chi Li agreed to travel with them, choosing to rest before returning to the stage.

• An Che liked and tipped posts shipping him with Chi Li, sending their CP to the top of the rankings.
• Shen Xunye confronted Shen Yu about An Che's online activity and learned Shen Yu planned to finish work soon and take An Che on vacation.
• Shen Yu admitted he and An Che were not officially a couple and said he had not told An Che about the vacation plan.
• Shen Xunye relayed Shen Yu's plans to An Che, who was delighted and asked where they would go.
• Shen Xunye asked Chi Li whether he wanted to join the trip, and Chi Li agreed to go with them.

An Che’s vacation with Shen Yu, Shen Xunye, and Chi Li drew attention from fans in Han Country, then turned into a plan to visit a nightclub. After Chi Li disguised himself in a dress, Shen Xunye canceled the outing and sent Shen Yu and An Che away, leaving An Che to suspect he had been used.

• An Che, Shen Yu, Shen Xunye, and Chi Li traveled to Han Country, where fans recognized Chi Li and their trip became a topic of online discussion.
• An Che complained about the scenery and suggested going to a nightclub, so Chi Li disguised himself in a black dress and wig.
• Shen Xunye decided Chi Li stood out too much and canceled the nightclub visit, pushing Shen Yu and An Che out of the room.
• An Che wondered whether Shen Xunye had used him to arrange Chi Li’s disguise.

Shen Xunye eagerly admired Chi Li in his disguise and confessed that he wanted to see him in many different outfits. Chi Li teased him and let him continue, leaving Shen Xunye kissing his leg.

• Shen Xunye shut the door and admitted he wanted Chi Li all to himself.
• Chi Li stopped Shen Xunye from rushing ahead and posed for him on the bed.
• Chi Li asked whether Shen Xunye liked him better in women's clothes, and Shen Xunye said he wanted to see many versions of him.
• Shen Xunye knelt, held Chi Li's ankle, and kissed his leg as Chi Li teased him.

Chi Li and Shen Xunye spent an intimate night at the hotel before traveling with An Che and Shen Yu to Japan. At their hot spring hotel, Shen Xunye turned a promised massage into another seduction and carried Chi Li toward the bedroom.

• Shen Xunye teased Chi Li in their hotel room, then spent the night with him.
• At lunch, An Che asked Chi Li and Shen Xunye about their night, and Shen Xunye joked that An Che should see his sister-in-law more often.
• After shopping, Chi Li, Shen Xunye, An Che, and Shen Yu flew to Japan and checked into a hot spring hotel.
• After his online meeting, Shen Xunye joined Chi Li in the hot spring and massaged his legs and thighs.
• Shen Xunye carried Chi Li from the bath toward the Japanese-style bedroom to continue serving him.

Chi Li announced his upcoming concerts and performed his first show before fifty thousand fans. As the audience sang and chanted his name, he realized he was not alone onstage.

• After returning from their trip, Chi Li prepared for his next public appearance while Shen Xunye and Shen Yu returned to work and An Che began training.
• Chi Li announced his new album and upcoming concerts on "signal," prompting fans to discuss ticket sales and possible guests.
• Fans booked nearby hotels and sold out every ticket in one second when sales opened.
• At his first concert, Chi Li rose onto the stage and sang before a sea of fifty thousand fans and their blue lights.
• Chi Li pointed his microphone toward the crowd during the chorus and felt overwhelmed by the voices singing with him.
• After the final song, Chi Li waved as the audience chanted his name and swayed their glow sticks.

Chi Li attended Starlight Entertainment’s annual gala, where An Che and Shen Yu revealed their relationships and Shen Xunye introduced Chi Li as his boyfriend. After the Shen brothers left early with their boyfriends, An Che discussed the upcoming awards-season red carpets, and Chi Li said he would only show his face.

• At Starlight Entertainment’s annual gala, Chi Li answered questions about filming with An Yihe and said An Yihe had never lost his temper with him.
• An Che arrived and called himself Chi Li’s family member, prompting the guests to gossip about their relationships.
• Shen Yu introduced Shen Xunye as his younger brother, and Shen Xunye confirmed that they shared the same mother.
• An Che called Shen Yu his boyfriend, and Shen Xunye introduced Chi Li as his boyfriend.
• Shen Yu asked the guests not to discuss his relationship with An Che publicly, then he and Shen Xunye left the gala early with their boyfriends.
• An Che talked with Chi Li about the upcoming red carpets, and Chi Li said he was only going to show his face.

Shen Xunye told Chi Li that Shen Yu had agreed to a marriage alliance, prompting them to wonder what it meant for Shen Yu and An Che. The next day, Chi Li and An Che attended a promotional event for Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers, where they walked the red carpet and answered reporters’ questions.

• Shen Xunye told Chi Li that Old Madam Shen had suggested a marriage alliance for Shen Yu and that Shen Yu had agreed.
• Chi Li and Shen Xunye discussed Shen Yu and An Che’s relationship, then joked and kissed about their own love story lacking enough twists and turns.
• Chi Li and An Che arrived together at a promotional event for Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers and walked the red carpet.
• Chi Li told reporters that getting up at a fixed time was the hardest part of making his first wuxia movie, while An Che said the fight scenes were most challenging.

After Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers became a hit, Chi Li and An Che earned widespread praise and major awards, while Shen Xunye’s family rejected his wish to go public with Chi Li until Chi Li turned thirty. After the awards dinner, An Che followed Chi Li out to ask him something.

• Chi Li and An Che joked comfortably during a red-carpet interview, then left to attend the event.
• Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers overtook another family comedy at the box office and stayed in the lead through its theatrical run.
• At a family gathering, Shen Ling, Shen Yu, Old Madam Shen, and Shen Wei told Shen Xunye to wait until Chi Li turned thirty before going public with their relationship.
• Chi Li teased Shen Xunye that they would go public when Shen Xunye turned thirty, and Shen Xunye accepted the shorter wait.
• Chi Li won four awards at the music gala and Best New Actor at the film and television gala, while Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers won several awards.
• After Chi Li left the awards dinner, An Che followed him out and said he had something to ask.

An Che asked Chi Li for an invitation to Shen Yu’s engagement party so he could see whether Shen Yu had a heart, and Shen Yu agreed. At the party, Shen Qiang livestreamed his candid conversation with Chi Li and Shen Xunye, ending with Shen Xunye asking Chi Li to let him keep their own engagement party simple.

• An Che asked Chi Li to get him an invitation to Shen Yu’s engagement party, and Shen Yu agreed when Chi Li contacted him.
• An Che told Chi Li he only wanted to see whether Shen Yu had a heart and what it looked like.
• Shen Qiang arrived at Shen Yu’s engagement party with a livestream crew and revealed that Shen Yu, Shen Xunye, and he were brothers.
• Shen Qiang encountered Chi Li and Shen Xunye at the dessert area and interviewed them on camera.
• Shen Xunye finished Chi Li’s cake, complained about the elaborate party, and asked Chi Li to let him make their own engagement party simple.