Arc 7A New Life Together

Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing faced the pain of their former lives, married, and eventually entered a new world where Shang Shujue raised the troubled baby Shang Linyu. The arc ended with Song Yanqing regaining his memories, the family reunited, and Shang Linyu building an independent future.

  • Wei Linya fired Xu Kai and stopped Li Jia from manufacturing controversy about Shang Shujue, while Gu Yiyue and Tang Jiuyang joined the dating show.
  • Shang Shujue visited the romance house with Du Lin, encouraged the guests to pursue compatible partners, and went home with Song Yanqing, who admitted his jealousy and fears.
  • Shang Shujue explored Song Yanqing’s memories and discovered that Song Yanqing had blamed himself for Shang’s death and taken his own life at Shang’s grave.
  • Shang Shujue confronted Song Yanqing about his death, and they promised to stay alive for each other before attending Yu Zeqi’s heir banquet and preparing for Su Youchuan’s possible return.
  • Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing exchanged rings at their engagement, married beneath the Divine Covenant Tree, and eventually left their world together.
  • Shang Shujue entered a new life and agreed to raise baby Shang Linyu, whom Nuomi identified as a future villain whose fate they had to change.
  • Shang Shujue quit his exploitative delivery job, found a home for himself and Shang Linyu, and cared for the baby as Shang Linyu slowly began to trust him.
  • Shang Shujue encountered Song Yanqing, now without his memories, and the two households grew close as Shang Linyu, Song Jingyuan, and Mu Linyi grew up together.
  • Song Yanqing regained his memories and reunited with Shang Shujue, while Shang Linyu opened a flower shop and looked forward to his future.
Chapters 151–175 Vol. 2 Read

Ch. 151A few little interruptions: the dating show's observation room and romance house officially go live

The dating show's livestream went live, and Shang Shujue's fans sent its popularity soaring. At the romance house, Gu Yiyue arrived and reunited with Shen Ye, while Wei Linya tried to prevent the show's crew from asking Shang Shujue intrusive questions.

  • Shang Shujue's fans flooded the livestream, and Wei Linya celebrated the show's rising popularity while instructing her assistants to keep the guests' conversation relaxed.
  • Yunyun told Wei Linya that Li Jia had prepared pointed and highly personal questions that Shang Shujue might be required to answer.
  • Wei Linya ordered Yunyun to warn Du Lin and the others against pressuring the guests, then fired Xu Kai after he insulted her.
  • Gu Yiyue arrived at the romance house, and Shen Ye stood up to greet him as the other guests welcomed him.
  • Du Lin, relieved by Wei Linya's instructions, began prompting the guests to talk.

Ch. 152Watching the romantic developments in the dating house together

Tang Jiuyang joined the dating house, where his playful exchange with Gu Yiyue enlivened dinner and stirred speculation about the guests’ romantic interests. In the observation room, Shang Shujue briefly shared how he and Song Yanqing got together before turning everyone’s attention back to the housemates as they went to choose rooms.

  • Shang Shujue and Li Heng speculated that Shen Ye might pursue Gu Yiyue, while they anticipated another new guest.
  • Tang Jiuyang arrived, introduced himself as a prominent lawyer, and joked with Gu Yiyue about payment for legal advice.
  • The guests had dinner together as viewers commented on Shen Ye’s attention to Gu Yiyue, Qi Meng’s gesture toward Hua Shuo, and the apparent connection between Ling Zhaosen and Lin Shen.
  • Xu Lei asked Shang Shujue about his relationship with his husband, and Shang Shujue said Song Yanqing fell in love with him at first sight and pursued him.
  • Shang Shujue redirected the observation room’s attention to the dating house as the guests went inside to choose rooms.

Ch. 153This dating house observation room was rather fun

Gu Yiyue rejected Shen Ye’s advances by choosing the room beside Lin Shen’s, while Tang Jiuyang showed jealousy over Qi Meng’s closeness with Hua Shuo. The guests headed downstairs for the scheduled gathering, leaving Tang Jiuyang’s feelings hidden from everyone but Shang Shujue and those who could hear his thoughts.

  • Gu Yiyue declined Shen Ye’s offer to carry his suitcase and chose the room beside Lin Shen’s, leaving Shen Ye stunned.
  • Shang Shujue caught the livestream’s attention when he drank water, and Li Heng handed him a tissue.
  • Tang Jiuyang went downstairs and reminded Hua Shuo and Qi Meng about the nine forty-five gathering.
  • Qi Meng agreed to visit Hua Shuo’s room later to take a blooming kalanchoe, while Tang Jiuyang concealed his jealousy.
  • Shang Shujue recognized Tang Jiuyang’s jealousy, and his mocking thoughts reached Song Yanqing and the others who could hear them.

Ch. 154The brothers each had their own way of keeping their man

Song Yanqing left the observation room early to wait for Shang Shujue and take him home, while Shang Shunan and Song Hengzhe reconciled with a kiss. At the dating show, Wei Linya exposed assistant director Li Jia’s misconduct to the company’s largest shareholder, and the police took him away.

  • Song Yanqing told Song Hengzhe he wanted to be the only one who could hear Shang Shujue’s thoughts, then left to wait for Shang Shujue and take him home.
  • Shang Shunan teased Song Hengzhe for being angry, and Song Hengzhe pulled him close and kissed him.
  • Shang Shujue finished recording with Du Lin after the livestream ended, while Wei Linya remained pleased with the show’s engagement.
  • Li Jia confronted Wei Linya for rejecting his plan to stir up controversy around Shang Shujue, but she played a recording of him visiting prostitutes during work hours.
  • Wei Linya showed Li Jia that Zhang Quanli was on a video call, and the police arrived and took Li Jia away.
  • Shang Shujue saw Song Yanqing’s car outside and forgot about the police passing by.

Ch. 155They were muses of inspiration, gods to the shippers!

Shang Shujue wrapped up his time at the dating house with Song Yanqing, greeting fans and staff before they set off for his next job. They left hand in hand, with Song Yanqing bringing Shang Shujue his favorite snacks for the drive.

  • Chen Ruijia handed Shang Shujue his belongings, then left after he told her to help train the new assistants back at the company.
  • Song Yanqing arrived with a bouquet, and Shang Shujue welcomed him warmly despite sensing that he had been in a bad mood.
  • Li Heng asked Shang Shujue for a photo, then wished Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing a long life together after taking pictures with them.
  • Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing greeted Du Lin, who explained that their next job would be a relaxed bonus-video recording lasting about half an hour.
  • Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing left for the next location together, with Song Yanqing saying he had brought Shang Shujue his favorite snacks.

Ch. 156The romantic battlefield in the dating house was quite a sight

The guests gathered after an announcement that visitors were coming, and several of them made lemonade while their romantic rivalries simmered. The visitors arrived at the door, with Shen Ye going to let them in.

  • Qi Meng and Hua Shuo guessed the visitors might be someone from the observation panel, then went to make lemonade together.
  • Ling Zhaosen and Lin Shen joined them in the kitchen, followed by Lu Huaiye and Tang Jiuyang, adding to the romantic rivalry.
  • Gu Yiyue came downstairs looking upset, while Shen Ye followed with a split lip and the scent of Gu Yiyue's perfume.
  • Gu Yiyue chatted with Tang Jiuyang as Shen Ye stayed nearby, occasionally watching Lu Huaiye.
  • The doorbell rang, and Shen Ye went to open the door while the others prepared drinks and desserts.

Ch. 157Little games called for little penalties

Du Lin and Shang Shujue visited the dating-show guests, and Shang Shujue joined them for a game of truth or dare. The group agreed on a penalty for refusing a question or dare, then prepared to begin.

  • Shen Ye excitedly welcomed Du Lin and Shang Shujue, who brought handmade egg pancakes as gifts for the guests.
  • Shang Shujue chatted with the group and exchanged messages with Song Yanqing about meeting later for egg noodles.
  • Du Lin suggested truth or dare, and the production team brought out a spinning pointer for the game.
  • Shang Shujue proposed that anyone who refused a question or dare chew raw lemon or drink soy sauce, and the group agreed.

Ch. 158Work was over, time to head home with ease

The guests played truth or dare, where Shang Shujue revealed that Song Yanqing was waiting outside and clarified that he was the possessive one. After the game and a relaxed chat, Shang Shujue finished filming and looked forward to going home to eat Song Yanqing’s noodles.

  • Du Lin spun the pointer, which landed on Shen Ye and Shang Shujue for the first round.
  • Shen Ye asked Shang Shujue whether Mr. Song was upset that he had come alone, and Shang Shujue revealed that Song Yanqing was waiting outside.
  • Shang Shujue said he had brought Song Yanqing along himself, then encouraged the guests to get to know each other and find compatible partners.
  • Tang Jiuyang worried he was too late to pursue Hua Shuo, while Lu Huaiye agreed to keep expressing his feelings to Qi Meng for the show.
  • Ling Zhaosen and Lin Shen repeatedly landed on the pointer’s ends and shared affectionate questions as the guests played.
  • The game ended and the guests chatted, after which Shang Shujue finished work and headed home for Song Yanqing’s noodles.

Ch. 159What right did they have to like you!

Shang Shujue said goodbye to the dating-house guests and left with Song Yanqing, whose jealousy soon gave way to fear that Shang Shujue might leave him. The chapter ended with Shang Shujue comforting him and reaffirming that he meant to stay.

  • Shen Ye reluctantly said goodbye to Shang Shujue, who wished the guests luck finding compatible partners.
  • Song Yanqing arrived to pick up Shang Shujue, and the guests watched the two leave together.
  • The guests returned inside, while Lu Huaiye lingered outside until Tang Jiuyang encouraged him not to give up so soon.
  • Song Yanqing kissed Shang Shujue in the parking garage and admitted he disliked others looking at him because he was jealous.
  • Song Yanqing confessed that he still feared Shang Shujue did not truly want to be with him, and Shang Shujue reassured him that he would not break his promise.

Ch. 160About that farewell in a past life...

Shang Shujue comforted Song Yanqing after his distress over their past life, then entered Song Yanqing’s memories and discovered him in a ruined home, grieving over a magazine featuring Shang Shujue. The memory ended before Shang Shujue could learn why Song Yanqing had kept it, leaving him searching for more clues.

  • Shang Shujue held Song Yanqing and reassured him that he would stay by his side.
  • Shang Shujue showed Song Yanqing his love, and they fell asleep together near dawn.
  • Shang Shujue entered Song Yanqing’s memory space and was drawn to a red-and-blue memory bubble.
  • Shang Shujue found Song Yanqing in his previous-life home, disheveled and surrounded by filth.
  • Song Yanqing carefully retrieved a magazine featuring Shang Shujue and held it close.
  • Shang Shujue wondered whether Song Yanqing had been the mysterious person who bought all ten copies, but the memory ejected him before he could find out.

Ch. 161Not an illusion, but a reality that once was

Shang Shujue revisited the day he and Song Yanqing fought, uncovering that Song had planned to confess his feelings before Shang’s fatal car accident. He followed Song after the accident and watched him prepare flowers, fruit, and a cake, but the chapter ended before revealing where he was going.

  • Shang Shujue entered a memory bubble and watched his past self receive a last-minute work call while Song Yanqing prepared a meal at home.
  • Song Yanqing urged Shang to stay for the meal, but they argued, and Shang left after Song let him go.
  • Song Yanqing’s mother called and revealed that the family had prepared for Song to confess to Shang.
  • Shang witnessed Song rush to his corpse and sob, blaming himself for letting Shang leave.
  • Song cleaned and dressed himself, then bought red camellias, cherries, grapes, and a cake.

Ch. 162As it turned out, the oldest legend had already played out in a corner where no one was watching...

Shang Shujue relived Song Yanqing’s suicide at his grave in a memory, then woke and confronted him about dying in their former world. Song Yanqing apologized and promised to stay alive with Shang Shujue, who let him back into the bedroom after making him promise never to do it again.

  • Shang Shujue watched a memory of Song Yanqing confessing his love at his grave before taking his own life.
  • Shang Shujue woke beside Song Yanqing, slapped him, and demanded to know how he had died in their former world.
  • Song Yanqing admitted he had been unable to live without Shang Shujue, and Shang Shujue tearfully scolded him for killing himself at his grave.
  • Song Yanqing tried to win Shang Shujue’s forgiveness, and Shang Shujue banished him from the master bedroom for a week.
  • Song Yanqing picked the bedroom lock and joined Shang Shujue, who agreed to let him stay after they promised to remain alive for each other.

Ch. 163Some simple, warm, happy moments of everyday life

Song Yanqing and Shang Shujue shared a leisurely breakfast before making plans for the day. Yun Qishan invited Shang Shujue to Xiao Qi’s family recognition banquet, and Song Yanqing arranged to attend with him.

  • Song Yanqing woke Shang Shujue with kisses and invited him to visit his office after checking on his own work.
  • Shang Shujue found the breakfast Song Yanqing had prepared and invited Nuomi to eat with them.
  • Yun Qishan called Shang Shujue to invite him to Xiao Qi’s family recognition banquet and heir announcement the following evening.
  • Shang Shujue accepted the invitation and asked for one personal invitation for himself, with the remaining invitations sent to the Songhui Aristocratic Family.

Ch. 164These changes were quite significant... but there was no need to worry

Yu Zeqi was confirmed as the Yu Family heir at a banquet attended by Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing, and the ceremony ended without trouble. In the parking garage, Ren Daiqi warned that Su Youchuan had become a demon and might return, leaving Shang Shujue to prepare for a future battle while reassuring Song Yanqing that they would face it together.

  • Yu Zeqi was accepted as Yu Yang's son and heir, while Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing's presence stopped anyone from challenging the decision.
  • Shang Shujue congratulated Yu Zeqi and gave him a gift, then joined Song Yanqing and the young guests as Yu Zeqi reflected on their relationship.
  • Yu Zeqi's banquet ended smoothly, and Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing encountered Ren Daiqi in the underground garage.
  • Ren Daiqi told Shang Shujue that Su Youchuan had fallen onto the demonic path and could eventually break through the world's boundary to return.
  • Shang Shujue confirmed the danger, asked Nuomi to conceal the world's coordinates, and gave Ren Daiqi cultivation resources to prepare for battle.
  • Song Yanqing worried that he could not protect Shang Shujue, who reassured him that they were one and left with him.

Ch. 165Married life between husbands only meant harmony and happiness when both were fully satisfied

Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing celebrated their engagement by the sea and spent the night together in a flower room Song Yanqing had prepared. They agreed to save trying anything more adventurous for their wedding night the following month.

  • Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing exchanged rings at their seaside engagement ceremony in front of their friends and family.
  • Song Yanqing blindfolded Shang Shujue and carried him into the bedroom, reassuring him when he became nervous.
  • Afterward, Shang Shujue discovered that Song Yanqing had prepared a beautiful flower room for them.
  • Shang Shujue said he would try some milder new things with Song Yanqing there, and Song Yanqing suggested they wait until their wedding night.
  • Shang Shujue agreed, and the two embraced and fell asleep together in the flower room.

Ch. 166Our lives have only just begun [Grand finale]

Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing married, built a life together, and eventually left their world in Ren Daiqi’s care. Centuries later, the World Tree sapling they left behind bore a girl, beginning a new story in a world of magic.

  • Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing married beneath the Divine Covenant Tree as Su Youchuan watched the wedding from outside the world and chose not to enter.
  • Su Youchuan returned to the Land of Obsession with Nian Chen, while Mo Heng quietly left the world.
  • Shang Shujue learned that Nuomi had a long-term quick transmigration redemption mission and agreed to consider it with Song Yanqing later.
  • After many years passed and their family and friends had died, Shang Shujue gave Ren Daiqi two-fifths of his luck and entrusted him with the world before leaving with Song Yanqing.
  • Ren Daiqi planted the World Tree sapling Shang Shujue had given him, and about five hundred years later it bore a fruit containing a little girl, ushering in a world of magic.

Ch. 167Redeem that pitiful villain?

Shang Shujue woke in a poor rental room and discovered he had become the starving father of a five-month-old baby, Shang Linyu, the future villain he was supposed to redeem. After learning Song Yanqing had transmigrated as Song Jingyuan’s youngest uncle, Shang Shujue accepted that he would begin by raising the baby, then received his new body’s memories.

  • Shang Shujue woke in a cramped rental room and found a malnourished baby chewing on his sleeve.
  • Shang Shujue cleaned a bottle, prepared formula, and fed the baby while Nuomi investigated their situation.
  • Nuomi explained that the baby was Shang Linyu, whose future as a killer villain threatened the world, and that their mission was to redeem him.
  • Nuomi told Shang Shujue that Song Yanqing had become Song Jingyuan’s youngest uncle and would need to be approached before his memories returned.
  • Shang Shujue agreed to raise Shang Linyu and asked Nuomi to send him the body’s memories, then suffered a sharp burst of pain.

Ch. 168Shang Linyu: If you dare abandon me, I'll slaughter you!

Shang Shujue began caring for baby Shang Linyu after taking over the life of a struggling single father, while Shang Linyu suspected him of being a dangerous tasker. Shang Shujue treated the baby gently and set out with him after giving him a healing nutrient solution.

  • Shang Shujue recalled his new life as a food delivery worker and planned to recover his unpaid wages, leave his job, and find better housing for his child.
  • Shang Linyu woke to find Shang Shujue lost in thought and feared he might be killed or abandoned.
  • Shang Linyu pooped himself, and Shang Shujue changed his diaper, washed him with warm water, and applied diaper cream.
  • Shang Linyu remembered how previous taskers had blamed and hated him, then fell asleep while still wary of Shang Shujue.
  • Shang Shujue asked Nuomi to assess Shang Linyu’s poor health and gave him a healing nutrient solution.
  • Shang Shujue secured Shang Linyu in a baby carrier, gathered his belongings, and left to begin his new life.

Ch. 169He wants to throw me away! No! He wants to raise me?

Shang Linyu feared Shang Shujue would abandon him, but Shang Shujue cared for him, recovered his withheld wages, and took him toward their new home. Shang Linyu began to hope that Shang Shujue truly meant to raise him.

  • Shang Linyu woke on Shang Shujue's back and suspected he was being taken somewhere to be abandoned.
  • Shang Shujue paid Sister Yu to watch Shang Linyu while he confronted his former boss about withheld wages.
  • Shang Shujue made the boss sign paperwork and a contract, then collected his pay and completed his departure from the company.
  • Shang Shujue returned for Shang Linyu and told Sister Yu and Xiao Li he would stop taking the baby on delivery runs.
  • Shang Linyu clutched Shang Shujue's clothes as Shang Shujue promised to take him to their new home.
  • Shang Shujue warned Sister Yu and Xiao Li that the company would be investigated and told them to seek new jobs before leaving.

Ch. 170Can I have a family too? How wonderful...

Shang Shujue cared for Shang Linyu in their new home, and the baby gradually accepted him as a father. As Shang Linyu fell asleep, he wondered whether this new bond could change the tragic future he had lived through before.

  • The delivery company was investigated for numerous crimes, compensated its employees, and went bankrupt, while its boss and accountant went to prison.
  • Shang Linyu cried during his bath, but Shang Shujue gently coaxed him with milk and promises of a bedtime story.
  • Shang Shujue fed Shang Linyu rice cereal and played with him, and Shang Linyu smiled despite finding the toys childish.
  • Shang Linyu fell asleep clutching Shang Shujue's shirt and realized that having a family brought him warmth and happiness.
  • After hearing Shang Shujue wish him good night, Shang Linyu wondered whether his new father could help him escape the deadly future he had repeatedly experienced.

Ch. 171Everyday life with a baby

Shang Shujue cared for Shang Linyu through a messy night and soothed him whenever he woke, while Shang Linyu grew more secure in his new father’s affection. The next morning, Shang Shujue took him to the maternal and child health hospital for a checkup, unaware to the sleeping baby that he would also get a shot.

  • Shang Shujue fed Shang Linyu, cleaned and bathed him after he dirtied his diaper, and secured the bed rail when he nearly rolled off.
  • Shang Shujue told Nuomi he planned to stay home to care for Shang Linyu and browsed for baby clothes with him.
  • When Shang Linyu woke and cried for Shang Shujue, Shang Shujue returned, held him, and lay beside him until he fell asleep again.
  • Shang Shujue woke at eight thirty, fed and changed Shang Linyu, then gathered the baby’s supplies and documents.
  • Shang Shujue rode his electric scooter with Shang Linyu to the maternal and child health hospital for a checkup and vaccinations.

Ch. 172Ran into Song Yanqing and the male lead, Song Jingyuan!

Shang Shujue took Shang Linyu for a checkup and vaccination, earning the baby’s growing trust as he comforted him through the painful shot. Outside the hospital, they encountered Song Yanqing and Song Jingyuan, leaving Shang Linyu afraid that Shang Shujue might be allied with the people he intends to destroy.

  • Shang Shujue took Shang Linyu to the hospital, where the doctors examined the baby and praised his calm behavior.
  • Shang Shujue distracted Shang Linyu during his vaccination, then carried and soothed him when the shot made him cry.
  • Shang Shujue spotted Song Yanqing and Song Jingyuan in the hospital parking lot and called out to Song Yanqing.
  • Song Yanqing stared at Shang Shujue with tearful eyes, while his butler offered to take Song Jingyuan for his checkup.
  • Shang Linyu recognized Song Jingyuan and feared Shang Shujue was secretly working for him, though he could not bring himself to hate Shang Shujue.

Ch. 173You always do this, always use this to get to me!

Song Yanqing visited Shang Shujue, but his memories of their relationship remained sealed, leaving Shang Shujue hurt by his questions. Shang Linyu realized Song Yanqing was likely another transmigrator and had once been Shang Shujue’s partner.

  • Song Yanqing sent Song Jingyuan for a blood draw, then spoke with Shang Shujue, who gave him an address and left.
  • Shang Shujue cared for Shang Linyu at home, feeding him rice cereal and staying beside him through his vaccination discomfort.
  • Song Yanqing arrived at Shang Shujue’s home the next morning with Song Jingyuan and gifts.
  • Song Jingyuan mistook Shang Linyu for a little sister, while Shang Linyu glared at him and thought of him as his own son.
  • Song Yanqing asked whether Shang Shujue lived alone, and Shang Shujue replied resentfully that Song Yanqing still remembered nothing.
  • Shang Linyu inferred that Song Yanqing was a transmigrator who had lost his memories and had been Shang Shujue’s partner.

Ch. 174Song Jingyuan: I'm going to protect my little brother! Shang Linyu: Get lost!

Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing avoided discussing Song Yanqing’s sealed memories while their children slowly grew close. Years later, as the main storyline began, Song Yanqing’s memories returned and he rushed to find Shang Shujue.

  • Song Yanqing questioned Shang Shujue about their past and why he had not been invited to major family events, but Shang Shujue refused to explain until his memories returned.
  • Song Jingyuan touched Shang Linyu’s cheek, startling him into wailing, and Shang Shujue reassured both boys before taking Shang Linyu to the balcony.
  • Song Jingyuan promised to protect Shang Linyu, and Song Yanqing and Song Jingyuan moved into the empty home next door.
  • Over the next few years, Song Jingyuan and Mu Linyi doted on Shang Linyu, who gradually accepted their affection despite their past as enemies.
  • When the boys reached high school and the main storyline began, Song Yanqing’s memories fully returned after a shareholders’ meeting, and he rushed out to find Shang Shujue.

Ch. 175He remembered-stay together and make it last

Song Yanqing recovered his memories and reunited with Shang Shujue, while Shang Linyu left them alone and chose to stay with Song Jingyuan. Later, Song Yanqing handed the Song Family’s affairs to Song Jingyuan, and Shang Linyu opened a successful flower shop.

  • Song Yanqing rushed into Shang Shujue’s home, kissed him, and revealed that he had recovered his memories.
  • Song Yanqing grew jealous when Shang Shujue mentioned a young man, then climbed onto the balcony railing; Shang Shujue brought him down and reassured him.
  • Shang Linyu, Song Jingyuan, and Mu Linyi saw the couple on the balcony, and Shang Linyu decided not to interrupt them.
  • Shang Linyu went with Song Jingyuan, while Song Jingyuan and Mu Linyi argued over whose home he would visit.
  • Song Yanqing and Shang Shujue settled into a happy life together, and Song Yanqing eventually handed the Song Family’s affairs to Song Jingyuan.
  • Shang Linyu opened a flower shop, gained financial independence, and looked forward to a bright future.
Arc 7 of 11
Arc 7 of 11