Arc 6A New Love and New Trials

Xia Zhiyi began dating Fu Chi while continuing his martial arts teaching and considering an acting role. After testing how Fu Chi’s vision changed when they kissed, Xia Zhiyi returned to campus, where he confronted Wang Su and showed Teng Si'an evidence against him.

  • Xia Zhiyi visited the sick Fu Chi and gave him acupuncture, then accepted his confession and agreed to date him.
  • Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi to Xia Wanyi and discussed their intentions, while Fu Chi promised to take their relationship seriously.
  • At University A, Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi as his boyfriend, and the two discovered Fu Chi could see colors beyond Xia Zhiyi after they kissed.
  • Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi kissed again in his dorm, confirmed Fu Chi could see, and met Xia Zhiyi’s roommates before leaving campus together.
  • Xia Wanyi gave Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi matching keychains, while Fu Chi later supported Fu Yunyi’s film production with fifty million in funding.
  • Xia Zhiyi considered an acting offer and put ten recruits through demanding martial arts training before assigning individualized schedules and reports.
  • After calling Li Jing about returning to China, Xia Zhiyi confronted Wang Su at the university gates, where Teng Si'an joined him and slapped Wang Su.
  • Xia Zhiyi showed Teng Si'an the online evidence he had gathered about Wang Su, and Teng Si'an asked whether it could send Wang Su to prison.
Chapters 126–150 Vol. 2 Read

Ch. 126Are you sick?

Xia Zhiyi demonstrated his strength by defeating everyone in the ring, then reunited with Xia Wanyi and Xia Zhen for dinner. Afterward, he called Fu Chi and grew concerned when Fu Chi’s voice sounded hoarse, leaving Fu Chi agreeing to have a doctor examine him.

  • Ming Taotao watched Xia Zhiyi defeat thirty opponents while barely breaking a sweat.
  • Xia Zhiyi learned Xia Wanyi and Xia Zhen had arrived, and he checked on their health and routine.
  • Xia Wanyi told Xia Zhiyi she had turned his care instructions into a daily check-in app for Xia Zhen, who had also begun reminding her to eat.
  • Xia Zhiyi joined Xia Wanyi, Xia Zhen, and the others for dinner.
  • Xia Zhiyi called Fu Chi and questioned him about his hoarse voice and possible illness.
  • Fu Chi told Xia Zhiyi he would call a doctor to examine him.

Ch. 127Confidentiality

Xia Zhiyi returned from dinner with Xia Wanyi and Xia Zhen, then met Xu Chen to discuss arrangements for his martial arts students. Xu Chen explained that the authorities wanted to formalize the tuition and keep his teaching confidential for now.

  • Xia Zhiyi ended his call with Fu Chi after Fu Chi agreed to see a doctor, then joined Xia Wanyi and reassured her that teaching martial arts was a chance to help the country.
  • Xia Zhiyi, Xia Wanyi, and Xia Zhen returned to their temporary accommodations after dinner, where Xia Zhiyi learned Guo Zixin's name used the character for joy.
  • Xia Zhiyi contacted Xu Chen, who said she would come by after handling a minor hassle and asked him to have Ming Taotao check for toiletries.
  • Xu Chen visited Xia Zhiyi and explained that people had initially suspected she had led him astray because he wanted to become an actor.
  • Xu Chen told Xia Zhiyi that the authorities wanted to establish formal pricing and procedures for his tuition, and that his students and teaching would remain confidential for now.

Ch. 128I want to see you

Xia Zhiyi heard that Wang Chengran had caused a scene while drunk and then learned Fu Chi was feverish from overwork. The chapter ended with Fu Chi admitting that he wanted to see Xia Zhiyi.

  • Xu Chen told Xia Zhiyi that his new teaching opportunity had helped him build connections and could make his career path smoother.
  • Fu Yunyi called Xia Zhiyi to check that Xia Zhen was safe and said he wanted to see her in her new clothes.
  • A caller from Zhou City told Xia Zhiyi that Wang Chengran was drunk, crying, and demanding to see him, and that someone had filmed Wang on his way back to his room.
  • Xia Zhiyi told Xu Chen about Wang Chengran's drunken scene, and Xu Chen said she would have someone monitor public opinion.
  • Fu Chi told Xia Zhiyi that he had a slight fever from overwork, then admitted he wanted to see him.

Ch. 129I came to give him a couple of acupuncture needles

Xia Zhiyi agreed to visit Fu Chi after realizing his friend had been holding back from asking to meet. Fu Chi sent him the address, and Xia arrived at the villa that night with acupuncture needles.

  • Xia Zhiyi reassured Fu Chi that meeting him was no trouble and asked for his current address.
  • Fu Chi sent Xia the address, then got dressed and went downstairs to wait for him despite being sick.
  • Old Master Fu scolded Fu Chi for getting out of bed and questioned which friend was coming to visit.
  • Xia Zhiyi arrived at the villa and greeted Fu Chi and Old Master Fu, saying he had come to give Fu Chi acupuncture.

Ch. 130Xia Zhiyi: Take it off

Xia Zhiyi visited Fu Chi and gave Old Master Fu acupuncture, easing his discomfort. Fu Chi took Xia Zhiyi to his bedroom, where a misunderstanding about getting undressed left Fu Chi embarrassed and apologizing.

  • Xia Zhiyi arrived at Fu Chi’s home with silver needles and offered acupuncture as a gift.
  • Xia Zhiyi treated Old Master Fu, who felt much better afterward and praised him as a miracle doctor.
  • Fu Chi took Xia Zhiyi by the hand to his bedroom, saying Xia Zhiyi needed to go to bed early because he had things to do the next day.
  • Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi to take off his clothes, intending to give him acupuncture, but Fu Chi thought Xia Zhiyi meant to make their relationship official first.
  • Xia Zhiyi clarified that he meant Fu Chi should remove his shirt for the acupuncture, and Fu Chi apologized for the misunderstanding.

Ch. 131A little cute

Xia Zhiyi drew Fu Chi into admitting that he liked him, then accepted his feelings. The next morning, Xia Zhiyi told Xia Wanyi that he was no longer single, leaving her stunned.

  • Fu Chi assured Xia Zhiyi that he would never hit him, then tried to dismiss his earlier remarks as a misunderstanding.
  • Xia Zhiyi asked Fu Chi whether he liked men and then whether he liked him; Fu Chi admitted that he liked Xia Zhiyi.
  • Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi that he accepted his feelings, and Fu Chi recognized that his worry about losing Xia Zhiyi came from affection.
  • The next morning, Xia Wanyi saw Xia Zhiyi returning in a cheerful mood and asked what had happened.
  • Xia Zhiyi told Xia Wanyi that he was no longer single, and she reacted in surprise.

Ch. 132Xu Chen: Be a decent human being, will you?

Xia Zhiyi told Xia Wanyi and Xu Chen that he had started dating Fu Chi, leaving them stunned by the sudden relationship and their age and wealth differences. Xu Chen advised him to wait before telling Fu Yunyi so the news would not disrupt his filming.

  • Xia Zhiyi told Xia Wanyi that he had a boyfriend who was twenty-eight, and said he had forced him to date him.
  • Xu Chen overheard Xia Zhiyi’s announcement and was shocked when he identified Fu Chi as his boyfriend.
  • Xia Wanyi recognized Fu Chi from Xia Zhiyi’s frequent video calls and worried about the differences in their backgrounds.
  • Xu Chen questioned how Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi had become a couple overnight, then called Xia Zhiyi Fu Chi’s boss’s wife.
  • Xia Zhiyi planned to tell Fu Yunyi, but Xu Chen asked him to wait until Fu Yunyi had finished filming, and Xia Zhiyi agreed.

Ch. 133Old Master Fu: Great news, great news, absolutely wonderful news

Xia Zhiyi told Xu Chen that he had felt lust at first sight for Fu Chi, while Fu Chi woke uncertain whether their encounter the previous night had really happened. Old Master Fu learned they were dating and urged Fu Chi to treat Xia Zhiyi well, leaving Fu Chi puzzled by how quickly everyone accepted the relationship.

  • Xia Zhiyi told Xu Chen he had been attracted to Fu Chi at first sight, and Xu Chen accepted the explanation after a moment of confusion.
  • Fu Chi woke without seeing Xia Zhiyi and wondered whether the previous night had been a dream.
  • Old Master Fu confronted Fu Chi over making a move on the younger Xia Zhiyi and told him to cherish his new boyfriend.
  • Fu Chi told Old Master Fu that he had informed Xia Zhiyi about his eyes, and Old Master Fu went to the office while Fu Chi rested.
  • The butler called Xia Zhiyi “Madam” and celebrated Fu Chi’s relationship, while Fu Chi asked him to check what Xia Zhiyi preferred to be called.

Ch. 134Xu Chen: This job feels like it just got harder

Fu Chi worried that Xia Zhiyi might regret their new relationship, while Xia Zhiyi arranged an in-person meeting and reassured him that he was serious. Xu Chen finalized Xia Zhiyi’s upcoming MV work as the group headed to watch a military exercise.

  • Fu Chi learned that Xia Zhiyi had left early and decided to rest at home while recovering from his fever.
  • Xia Zhiyi told Xu Chen about the confirmed MV job and messaged Fu Chi while they traveled to a military exercise.
  • Fu Chi told Xia Zhiyi that he liked him but wanted to make sure he was not dating on impulse.
  • Xia Zhiyi confirmed the MV schedule and told Fu Chi he would be angry if Fu Chi came over only to end their relationship.
  • Fu Chi agreed to pick Xia Zhiyi up, and Xu Chen chose not to ask about his conspicuously cheerful mood.

Ch. 135Xia Zhiyi: My temper is actually pretty bad

Xia Zhiyi met with leaders after a joint exercise and explained that he had selected ten trainees because he wanted to train future instructors. Afterward, he told Xu Chen that his temper was actually bad and hinted that he had been behind the trouble facing the Song family.

  • Xia Zhiyi greeted the chief instructor at lunch and explained that he had chosen ten trainees to teach, even though more than a dozen of the thirty candidates met his requirements.
  • The chief instructor praised Xia Zhiyi's foresight, and the leaders discussed the possibility of teaching Qinggong nationwide.
  • Xia Zhiyi and Xu Chen saw the leaders off after lunch, and Xu Chen remarked that they seemed to take him seriously.
  • Xia Zhiyi told Xu Chen that the leaders might be cautious because of the damage he could cause, then admitted that his temper was very bad.
  • Xia Zhiyi asked whether Xu Chen knew the Song Group and implied that he had pulled strings behind the trouble facing the family.

Ch. 136No need to be so polite. We're all family

Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi to Xia Wanyi as his boyfriend, then used Fu Chi’s family seniority to tease Xia Zhen about calling Fu Yunyi her nephew. Xia Zhiyi left with Fu Chi for their date and asked him why he had not denied being his boyfriend.

  • Xia Zhiyi reassured Xu Chen that he was law-abiding and told her not to worry about him.
  • Xia Wanyi asked to meet Xia Zhiyi’s boyfriend, and Fu Chi greeted her when he arrived.
  • Xia Zhiyi called Xia Wanyi and Fu Chi family, while Xia Wanyi offered to set Xia Zhiyi straight if he bullied Fu Chi.
  • Xia Zhiyi left with Fu Chi for a date and told Xia Wanyi and Xia Zhen to enjoy their afternoon and stay safe.
  • Xia Zhiyi explained that Fu Chi was Fu Yunyi’s youngest uncle, so Xia Zhen could call Fu Yunyi her nephew.
  • In the car, Xia Zhiyi asked Fu Chi why he had not denied being his boyfriend.

Ch. 137Xia Zhiyi: Why aren't you moving?

Xia Zhiyi reassured Fu Chi that he wanted to date him and agreed to Fu Chi’s preference for a relationship aimed at marriage. They exchanged their first kisses, but neither knew how to make the kiss move beyond their lips resting together.

  • Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi he had always liked men and would not regret dating him despite their ten-year age gap.
  • Fu Chi explained that he was busy and serious about relationships, and preferred dating with marriage in mind; Xia Zhiyi agreed and said he would not accept divorce.
  • Fu Chi promised he would not betray Xia Zhiyi, and Xia Zhiyi took his hand and accepted his offer of spending money.
  • Xia Zhiyi asked to kiss Fu Chi and kissed him, then learned it was Fu Chi’s first kiss too.
  • Xia Zhiyi kissed Fu Chi again, and when neither moved, he asked why Fu Chi was not moving; Fu Chi admitted he did not know how.

Ch. 138You'll Get Struck by Lightning for Interrupting Someone's Romance!

Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi agreed that they were both inexperienced at dating and went to University A together. There, Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi as his boyfriend to Wang Su and Chen San, then continued showing Fu Chi around campus.

  • Xia Zhiyi called himself and Fu Chi a first-love duo, and they decided to visit University A.
  • At the south gate, Xia Zhiyi ran into Wang Su, who noticed the expensive car Fu Chi had driven.
  • Chen San recognized Xia Zhiyi and approached him, but froze when he saw Fu Chi beside him.
  • Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi as his boyfriend, surprising Chen San and the other boys.
  • Chen San joked that Xia Zhiyi’s admirers would be heartbroken, then took his friends away so the couple could be alone.

Ch. 139His eyes... were better?

Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi discussed Wang Su’s hostility as they walked hand in hand around campus. Fu Chi then realized he could see color beyond Xia Zhiyi, leaving them wondering whether his eyesight had recovered and hoping their relationship was not the cause of his affection.

  • Wang Su watched Xia Zhiyi with undisguised disgust before Chen San called him to catch up.
  • Fu Chi asked Xia Zhiyi why he disliked Wang Su, and Xia Zhiyi explained their past clash and the insulting way Wang Su had looked at him.
  • Fu Chi told Xia Zhiyi to alert him if Wang Su spread rumors, and offered to arrange a lawyer.
  • At the lake, Fu Chi noticed his surroundings and realized he could see people and things in color besides Xia Zhiyi.
  • Fu Chi tested his vision after letting go of Xia Zhiyi’s hand and said he feared Xia Zhiyi might think he was dating him only because he was the only person he could see.

Ch. 140Shocking! Xia Zhiyi, He...

Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi tested how hand-holding affected the colors in Fu Chi’s vision, then went to Xia Zhiyi’s dorm together. Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi as his boyfriend in the class group chat, while Fu Chi looked around the room.

  • Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi stopped holding hands and walked around campus, where Fu Chi said the colors had faded slightly but Xia Zhiyi remained vivid to him.
  • Fu Chi took Xia Zhiyi’s hand again, and the world faded to black and white while Xia Zhiyi remained the only color.
  • Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi suspected that their earlier kiss had caused the change and headed to Xia Zhiyi’s dorm to investigate further.
  • Two classmates saw them holding hands and entering the dorm building, then sparked excited speculation in the class group chat.
  • Xia Zhiyi appeared in the chat, identified Fu Chi as his boyfriend, and said he did not hold hands with anyone else.

Ch. 141Why Are You Improving So Fast?

Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi tried kissing in Xia Zhiyi’s clean dorm room, and their tentative first kiss quickly became an intense, enjoyable one. The chapter left Xia Zhiyi flustered and wondering how Fu Chi had become so skilled so quickly.

  • Xia Zhiyi showed Fu Chi around his tidy dorm and suggested they try kissing again.
  • Xia Zhiyi awkwardly interrupted their first attempt to ask whether they should rinse their mouths.
  • After rinsing, Xia Zhiyi pressed Fu Chi against the wall and kissed him, and Fu Chi gently drew him back for a deeper kiss.
  • Xia Zhiyi enjoyed the kiss and realized he was willing to kiss Fu Chi because he found him attractive.
  • Fu Chi apologized for losing control, and Xia Zhiyi asked how he had learned to kiss so well after seeming just as inexperienced.

Ch. 142Boys need to protect themselves out there

Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi shared an affectionate moment before Xia Zhiyi urged him to check his restored eyesight. After meeting Xia Zhiyi’s roommates and saying goodbye, Xia Zhiyi left with Fu Chi, keeping the real reason for his absence from campus to himself.

  • Fu Chi kissed Xia Zhiyi again, and Xia Zhiyi reminded him to check whether he could see.
  • Xia Zhiyi led Fu Chi to the balcony, where Fu Chi confirmed that he could see.
  • Xia Zhiyi’s roommates Wang Sheng, Ouyang Qi, and Lin Li returned and met Fu Chi, whom Xia Zhiyi introduced as his boyfriend.
  • After Fu Chi went downstairs to wait, Xia Zhiyi chatted with his roommates and said he probably would not stay in the dorm for the next few days.
  • Wang Sheng joked that boys should protect themselves, and Xia Zhiyi kicked him back into the room before leaving.

Ch. 143Matching couple keychains

After Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi to his roommates, the new couple spent the afternoon together and discussed how they could stay in touch despite work and confidentiality concerns. Xia Wanyi welcomed Fu Chi with matching sun-and-moon keychains, and Xia Zhiyi chose the gold sun.

  • After Xia Zhiyi left, Wang Sheng and Lin Li speculated about Fu Chi’s looks until Ouyang Qi reminded them that it was Xia Zhiyi’s business.
  • On the drive from the university, Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi he might not be able to see him for a few days, and Fu Chi asked if he could visit instead.
  • Xia Zhiyi said he would check whether Fu Chi could visit, sent him his class schedule, and promised they would make time to see each other.
  • Xia Zhiyi contacted Xia Wanyi, then took her and Fu Chi to dinner before Fu Chi drove them back to their residence.
  • Xia Wanyi gave Fu Chi matching couple keychains as a first-meeting gift, and Xia Zhiyi took the gold sun keychain.

Ch. 144So love fades, does it?

Xia Zhiyi and Xia Wanyi quietly acknowledged how they had grown apart and kept secrets, while Xia Zhiyi realized his sister understood his feelings for Fu Chi. Fu Chi treasured the matching keychain and exchanged photos with Xia Zhiyi, leaving Fu Yunyi's plea for help ignored.

  • Xia Wanyi reflected with Xia Zhiyi on how they had both grown up, then returned to supervise Xia Zhen's studying.
  • Xia Zhiyi realized Xia Wanyi had chosen the keychain with his feelings for Fu Chi in mind and felt happy that she still understood and supported him.
  • Fu Chi showed Old Master Fu the matching keychain, prompting his father to tease him for showing off his relationship.
  • Fu Chi ignored Fu Yunyi's messages asking him to intervene in a dispute on a film production.
  • Xia Zhiyi sent Fu Chi a photo of his switched-over keychain, and Fu Chi replied with a picture of his own keys.

Ch. 145I'm just an ordinary person

Fu Yunyi’s director clashed with investor Liu Baiye over casting, and Liu threatened to withdraw his investment. The dispute opened the third male lead role for Xia Zhiyi, whose manager Xu Chen agreed to investigate the offer.

  • President Liu demanded that the director replace an important supporting actress with his mistress, and the director refused.
  • Liu Baiye threatened to pull his investment, but the director told him to leave and invited Fu Yunyi to ask Xia Zhiyi about playing the third male lead.
  • Fu Yunyi contacted Xia Zhiyi and Xu Chen, and Xu Chen said she would meet the director the next day to discuss the role.
  • Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi about the unexpected offer and wondered why the director had thought of him.

Ch. 146Head instructor: In your dreams

After Xia Zhiyi agreed to consider an acting role, Fu Chi invested fifty million in Fu Yunyi’s production. Xia Zhiyi began training ten selected recruits with dangerous-looking tests, while the head instructor and his subordinate concluded that his martial arts could not simply be taught to everyone.

  • Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi he would consider acting after Sister Chen reviewed the role and his schedule, and Fu Chi later offered Fu Yunyi fifty million in funding.
  • Fu Yunyi messaged Xia Zhiyi and Gu Zhiyuan late at night to boast about his uncle’s support, and Xia Zhiyi replied that Fu Yunyi had grown up.
  • Xia Zhiyi began teaching the ten selected recruits, promising to test their abilities and help each of them develop their talents.
  • Over four days, Xia Zhiyi put the recruits through intense tests and intervened whenever they were in danger, leaving them exhausted but mostly unharmed.
  • The head instructor and his subordinate watched the training and agreed that ordinary people could not reach Xia Zhiyi’s level, believing his martial arts came from a lost tradition.

Ch. 147Hey, have you handed yourself over?

Xia Zhiyi gave his ten disciples individualized training plans and assigned them a detailed report before leaving the base to return to university. After spending the last day of the holiday with Xia Wanyi, Xia Zhen, and Ming Taotao, he saw them off and called Li Jing about a matter he had planned.

  • Xia Zhiyi gave his ten disciples training schedules tailored to their physical condition and told them not to exceed their limits.
  • Xia Zhiyi assigned the disciples a report of at least ten thousand characters analyzing their training plans, due in a month.
  • Xia Zhiyi left the base and took Xia Wanyi, Xia Zhen, and Ming Taotao around University A and the nearby university town on the last day of the holiday.
  • Xia Zhiyi saw Xia Wanyi and Xia Zhen off, promised to visit them on the weekend, and asked Xia Zhen to remind her sister to eat.
  • Xia Zhiyi called Li Jing on his way back to campus and asked whether Li Jing had handed himself over.

Ch. 148Don't Come Any Closer!

Li Jing agreed to return to China and work with the government, while Xia Zhiyi planned to recruit him for a Skynet upgrade. At University A, Xia Zhiyi ran into Wang Su again, who grew frightened as Xia Zhiyi approached him.

  • Li Jing told Xia Zhiyi he would return to China the day after tomorrow and declined to meet him in person.
  • Li Jing worried about giving up his freedom but hoped a government job would let him focus on computers and networks.
  • Xia Zhiyi planned to begin upgrading Skynet after Li Jing joined, if everything went smoothly.
  • Xia Zhiyi encountered Wang Su alone at University A's gates, and Wang Su mocked him about taking a taxi and his boyfriend.
  • Wang Su warned Xia Zhiyi not to come closer and threatened to call security, while Xia Zhiyi calmly stepped toward him.

Ch. 149Ah, fate

At the campus gates, Xia Zhiyi befriended Teng Si'an, who immediately defended him from Wang Su. The confrontation ended with Teng Si'an accidentally wasting a student's bread, and he and Xia Zhiyi recognized the student as Teng Si'an's older sister.

  • Teng Si'an enthusiastically introduced himself to Xia Zhiyi and declared them friends.
  • Teng Si'an confronted Wang Su for bothering Xia Zhiyi, and the two traded insults.
  • When Wang Su insulted Teng Si'an's family, Xia Zhiyi stuffed bread into Wang Su's mouth, and Teng Si'an slapped him.
  • Xia Zhiyi restrained Wang Su when he tried to hit back and warned him to stop.
  • Teng Si'an apologized to the student whose bread had been wasted, then recognized her as his sister.

Ch. 150Actually, it was pretty easy to deal with

Xia Zhiyi discovered that the student whose bread Wang Su had snatched was Mi Kexing, a distant relative of Teng Si'an, and let her leave after she declined to get involved. He then showed Teng Si'an evidence he had collected about Wang Su, leaving them considering whether to expose him.

  • Xia Zhiyi recognized Mi Kexing as a volunteer who had helped him register at University A, and learned she and Teng Si'an were distant relatives.
  • Mi Kexing declined Teng Si'an's offer to buy her a meal and left to meet a friend, avoiding Wang Su.
  • After Mi Kexing left, Xia Zhiyi let go of Wang Su and said he was easy to deal with.
  • Xia Zhiyi showed Teng Si'an the online evidence he had collected about Wang Su.
  • Teng Si'an asked whether exposing the evidence could get Wang Su sent to prison.
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