Chapter Summaries

Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi shared a kiss before Fu Chi drove away, and Xia Zhiyi caught Liu Xi secretly photographing him on campus. He forced Liu Xi to delete the photo from both his phone and cloud storage, then let him leave.

• Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi he would visit him on Wednesday, kissed him goodbye, and watched his car leave campus.
• Xia Zhiyi spotted Liu Xi hiding behind a tree and accused him of secretly taking a photo.
• Liu Xi claimed he had only been passing by, but Xia Zhiyi told him to delete the photo and threatened to involve Fu Chi’s lawyer.
• Liu Xi deleted the photo from his gallery and cloud storage, and Xia Zhiyi let him go.

After returning to his dorm, Xia Zhiyi told Lin Li he had earned an exemption from assignments by proving his mastery of the course. As Lin Li admitted that gaming and chatting with a cute-voiced healer had made him forget his assignment, Xia Zhiyi realized he already missed Fu Chi.

• Liu Xi returned to his dorm, cursed about someone’s arrogance, and a black-haired boy secretly photographed the bathroom door and sent a message.
• Xia Zhiyi returned to his dorm and stopped Lin Li from lunging at him, reminding him that he had a boyfriend.
• Xia Zhiyi explained that Professor Lin had exempted him from assignments after he earned full marks on three exams and proved his command of the course.
• Lin Li revealed that he had forgotten his assignment while raiding with his guild and chatting with a new healer.
• Xia Zhiyi understood how Lin Li had lost track of time and thought that he already missed Fu Chi.

Xia Zhiyi learned that Xu Zixu’s album and the Jianghu game’s major update were scheduled for December, prompting a new offer to film a game-themed music video. As he researched the opportunity, Li Jing told him that investigators could find no information about him, while Li Jing himself remained under security review.

• Xia Zhiyi went to a lecture with Lin Li and learned from Xu Chen that Xu Zixu’s album, titled “Jianghu Intent,” was expected to release around December alongside a Jianghu game update.
• Xia Zhiyi asked Lin Li about Jianghu Online and recalled how the game’s stories later became unsuccessful television adaptations.
• Lin Li described the game’s story as compelling and painful, and offered to help Xia Zhiyi start playing.
• Xu Zixu’s team offered Xia Zhiyi another music video, in which he would play a Jianghu NPC, and Xia Zhiyi delayed his answer while researching the offer.
• Li Jing told Xia Zhiyi that investigators could find no information about him and remained under security review after being recruited.

Xia Zhiyi arranged a future exchange with Li Jing and investigated the turmoil surrounding Jianghu’s new lead designer. When Lou Wangxing sought to apologize for their past clash only after losing bookings, Xu Chen advised Xia Zhiyi not to meet her, leaving the decision unresolved.

• Xia Zhiyi told Li Jing to avoid contacting him for the next few months and continued reviewing information about Jianghu’s personnel change.
• Lin Li told Xia Zhiyi that the crowd at University A’s gate had been paid to pose as fans of Lou Wangxing, then left to take the fifty-yuan job.
• Xu Chen called Xia Zhiyi and said Lou Wangxing and her manager wanted to apologize to him in person after arriving at University A.
• Xu Chen explained that Lou Wangxing had previously tried to apologize to President Fu, lost bookings after being turned away, and only then approached Xia Zhiyi.
• Xu Chen advised Xia Zhiyi not to meet Lou Wangxing and her manager because their delayed apology seemed insincere.

Lou Wangxing tried to arrange an apology meeting with Xia Zhiyi, but Xu Chen repeatedly refused on his behalf. Unable to reach him by phone or find him in class, Lou Wangxing and her manager were left without a way to run into him on campus.

• Xia Zhiyi told Xu Chen he did not plan to meet Lou Wangxing, and Xu Chen turned down Lou Wangxing's request to apologize in person.
• Lou Wangxing's manager proposed meeting Xia Zhiyi for dinner, but Xu Chen again said he was too busy.
• Lou Wangxing's manager disparaged Xia Zhiyi and criticized Lou Wangxing for not pursuing President Wang, but Lou Wangxing cut her off.
• Lou Wangxing learned that her manager could not reach Xia Zhiyi by phone and suggested finding him at University A instead.
• Lou Wangxing's manager discovered Xia Zhiyi had no classes that afternoon and had never joined any clubs.

Xia Zhiyi visited the base to review his disciples’ health and training, then met Fu Chi for a ride back to school. During the drive, Xia Zhiyi warned Fu Chi not to get too involved in the Song family’s affairs.

• Xia Zhiyi went to the base and chose to review his disciples’ medical reports rather than watch their training.
• Xia Zhiyi adjusted the disciples’ training plans and sparred with base members, demonstrating overwhelming physical combat skill.
• The person in charge offered Xia Zhiyi a ride back, but Fu Chi called to pick him up.
• Xia Zhiyi teased Fu Chi for not warning him before arriving and reminded him that he could use Qinggong to cross the Imperial Capital.
• As they rode through traffic, Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi not to get too involved in the Song family’s affairs.

Xia Zhiyi asked Fu Chi to stop pursuing harsher punishments for the fallen Song family, saying Fu Chi should not dirty his hands over them. After learning how the Songs had treated a lost child, Xia Zhiyi was relieved that Xia Zhen would grow up as his happy, healthy younger sister rather than as a pawn of the family.

• Fu Chi admitted he had acted against the Song family because he thought it would make Xia Zhiyi happy.
• Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi that the Song family had enough enemies already and asked him to leave the matter alone, which Fu Chi agreed to do.
• Half a month later, Xia Zhiyi learned that the Song family members had received sentences ranging from one year to life imprisonment.
• Xia Zhiyi discovered that the Song family had adopted a girl to replace the lost Xia Zhen and intended for her to fulfill a marriage engagement.
• Xia Zhiyi reflected that Xia Zhen would remain his younger sister and grow up happy, free from the Song family's plans and the plot's influence.

Xia Zhiyi visited Old Master Song after the Song family’s crimes were exposed and confronted him about knowing the truth behind his parents’ deaths. Old Master Song’s memories confirmed his guilt, while Xia Zhiyi left him to face the consequences of his choices.

• Xia Zhiyi visited Old Master Song in custody and learned that the Song family’s assets had been confiscated.
• Xia Zhiyi asked Old Master Song whether he knew what had happened to his parents, and the old man avoided his gaze.
• Xia Zhiyi challenged Old Master Song about concealing a crime, making clear that his silence could add to his charges.
• Old Master Song remembered that he had known his son was responsible for his daughter’s death but had covered it up to protect his sons.
• Old Master Song recalled wanting Xia Zhiyi to return to the Song family, but realized that hope had been wishful thinking.

Xia Zhiyi confronted Old Master Song with the ruin of his family and left him to face the loneliness and consequences of his choices. Xia Zhiyi then reunited with Xia Wanyi, and they went to lunch together, where she encouraged him to spend time with Fu Chi.

• Xia Zhiyi asked Old Master Song what he had gained in life, then left him to reflect on his collapsed business, imprisoned sons, and estranged daughter.
• Xia Wanyi found Xia Zhiyi standing in the sunlight, and he returned her concern with his usual smile.
• Xia Zhiyi declined to invite friends and chose to have lunch alone with Xia Wanyi.
• Xia Wanyi asked whether Xia Zhiyi and Mr. Fu had been eating together, and he said they made time for a meal every week.
• Xia Wanyi encouraged Xia Zhiyi to spend more time with Fu Chi, who came to see him despite being busy because seeing Xia Zhiyi put him at ease.

Xia Zhiyi saw Xia Wanyi off after buying clothes for her and Xia Zhen, then messaged Li Jing about the Song family and the Huanyu framework. Later, he finished filming his final scene, and Fu Yunyi balked when Xia Zhiyi suggested he change how he addressed him now that filming was over.

• Xia Zhiyi took Xia Wanyi shopping, bought her and Xia Zhen autumn clothes, and saw her off at the station.
• Xia Wanyi hugged Xia Zhiyi and told him to come to her if he faced trouble or felt sad.
• Xia Zhiyi messaged Li Jing that the Huanyu framework was nearly ready and arranged for Li Jing to visit on Christmas Eve.
• Xia Zhiyi finished his bloody scene at the abandoned factory, and Fu Yunyi reminded him to attend the wrap party.
• Xia Zhiyi asked Fu Yunyi to change how he addressed him now that filming was over, leaving Fu Yunyi embarrassed at the thought of calling him Uncle.

Xia Zhiyi filmed Yan Yan’s final scene, in which Yan Yan died protecting Song Zihua and the others. After Director Mu called cut, the cast congratulated Xia Zhiyi on wrapping, though the emotional scene left the set subdued.

• Director Mu revised Yan Yan’s death scene to make his fate more plausible and spectacular while keeping his sacrificial ending.
• In the scene, Song Zihua tried to stop Yan Yan’s bleeding and begged him to stay awake as the bound sisters struggled to free themselves.
• Yan Yan briefly regained consciousness, placed his hand over Song Zihua’s, and closed his eyes as Fu Mingyang and the others arrived; Song Zihua cried out in grief.
• Director Mu called cut and announced that Yan Yan had wrapped, while the shaken cast remained quiet.
• Zhao Ziwang praised Xia Zhiyi’s realistic performance, and the cast congratulated him on wrapping.

After completing his final scenes, Xia Zhiyi joined the cast and crew for a wrap dinner and drank far more than anyone expected. He left nearly all the men at the table drunk, while Fu Yunyi sat quietly eating rice and Director Mu wondered how they would get everyone home.

• Xia Zhiyi watched Fu Yunyi finish his emotionally demanding scenes while the crew recovered from Xia Zhiyi’s realistic death scene.
• Xia Zhiyi confirmed he was done filming, changed out of his bloodied costume, and helped Fu Yunyi come out of character.
• The drama’s official account congratulated Xia Zhiyi on wrapping, and the cast and crew gathered for a celebratory dinner.
• Zhao Ziwang confirmed the cast had half a day off before rallying the men to drink with Xia Zhiyi.
• Fu Yunyi became flushed and quietly ate rice, while Xia Zhiyi remained clear-eyed and Director Mu realized Xia Zhiyi had drunk nearly everyone else under the table.

After wrapping filming, Xia Zhiyi returned to the apartment with Fu Chi, explaining that his cultivation let him drink without getting drunk. Fu Chi had prepared a cake and decorated the apartment to celebrate, and Xia Zhiyi looked forward to a private dinner with him.

• Director Mu arranged rides for the guests and sent Xia Zhiyi home with Fu Chi.
• Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi that he used internal cultivation to expel alcohol and that his unusually healthy constitution was nothing to worry about.
• Xia Zhiyi said his filming was finished and agreed to travel out of town with Fu Chi the following weekend.
• Fu Chi brought Xia Zhiyi to the apartment and revealed the flowers, decorations, and custom cake he had prepared to celebrate the filming wrap.
• Xia Zhiyi said he could still eat cake and that a candlelit dinner with his boyfriend mattered too.

Fu Chi surprised Xia Zhiyi with cake, and the two shared a playful evening together. When Xia Zhiyi teased him, Fu Chi nearly gave in but retreated to the bathroom because he had not prepared for things to go further.

• Fu Chi brought Xia Zhiyi a cake, and Xia Zhiyi checked Fu Chi's health and urged him to get more rest.
• Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi lit candles, shared the cake, and Xia Zhiyi smeared cream on Fu Chi's cheek and licked it off.
• Fu Chi caught Xia Zhiyi's wrist as he grew aroused, then let go and went to the bathroom instead of kissing him.
• Xia Zhiyi grew annoyed that Fu Chi had run away and went to his room to get ready for bed.
• Fu Chi calmed himself in the bathroom, deciding not to go further because he had not prepared sanitary supplies.

Xia Zhiyi confronted Fu Chi about retreating to the bathroom instead of continuing their intimate moment, and learned that Fu Chi had stopped because he feared hurting him and had not prepared beforehand. They then discovered they each expected to be the top, and Fu Chi asked Xia Zhiyi for time to consider yielding.

• Fu Chi found Xia Zhiyi getting ready for bed and noticed that he seemed unhappy.
• Xia Zhiyi asked Fu Chi whether he really liked him and whether he was impotent, then explained that he was upset because Fu Chi had left him alone to hide in the bathroom.
• Fu Chi explained that he wanted to kiss Xia Zhiyi but feared losing control and hurting him, and said they needed to prepare beforehand.
• Xia Zhiyi realized Fu Chi expected to be the top, while he had assumed his combat strength meant he would be.
• Fu Chi struggled with the idea of yielding, then asked Xia Zhiyi to give him some time, and Xia Zhiyi wondered whether Fu Chi loved him that much.

Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi agreed to try having sex with Xia Zhiyi bottoming, and Fu Chi prepared himself to make the experience good for him. The next morning, Xia Zhiyi woke with an aching lower back while Fu Chi drew him close.

• Xia Zhiyi told Fu Chi he was willing to try bottoming and suggested they switch roles if it did not feel good.
• Fu Chi reassured Xia Zhiyi that he had not meant to reject him, then agreed to try when Xia Zhiyi invited him.
• Xia Zhiyi revealed he had already bought several boxes of supplies, and Fu Chi chose one while both grew nervous about what was coming.
• Xia Zhiyi went to shower while Fu Chi worried about doing a good job and resolved that they would not break up over their roles.
• The next morning, Xia Zhiyi woke with a sore lower back, and the bare-chested Fu Chi pulled him into his arms without opening his eyes.

After their first night together, Xia Zhiyi woke with an aching back and a sore throat, while Fu Chi was reluctant to let him get up. Fu Chi took the day off to accompany Xia Zhiyi to class, leaving Xia Zhiyi to realize he had deliberately made sure Old Master Fu knew why he was absent.

• Xia Zhiyi remembered how Fu Chi had lost control during their first night together, leaving his back aching and his neck stinging.
• Fu Chi kept pulling Xia Zhiyi back into bed, but Xia Zhiyi insisted they get up so he could treat his back and go to class.
• Fu Chi watched Xia Zhiyi get ready with a heated gaze, and Xia Zhiyi teased him for trying to seduce him when he had classes.
• Fu Chi said he had taken the day off and would accompany Xia Zhiyi to school because he wanted to stay with him.
• Xia Zhiyi realized Fu Chi had asked Old Master Fu for leave so his father would know the two men had slept together, and called him a secret tease.

Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi arrived at the university together, where Fu Chi accompanied Xia Zhiyi to class. Lin Li recognized Fu Chi as Xia Zhiyi’s boyfriend and said so in front of the class, prompting a surprised reaction.

• Xia Zhiyi laughed over Fu Chi’s discreet call to Old Master Fu, then kissed Fu Chi before they left the car.
• Xia Zhiyi greeted a group of students outside the parking garage, and they hurried away after noticing Fu Chi beside him.
• Xia Zhiyi realized Fu Chi’s intimidating presence had likely scared the students, and Fu Chi agreed it was possible.
• Xia Zhiyi led Fu Chi into the classroom and joined Lin Li, who made room for Fu Chi.
• Lin Li asked whether Xia Zhiyi had brought his boyfriend to class, and a student exclaimed in surprise that Fu Chi really was his boyfriend.

Xia Zhiyi brought his boyfriend, Fu Chi, to class at University A, where his classmates learned that their relationship was real and some recognized Fu Chi. After class, an associate professor greeted Fu Chi as the university’s president, and Fu Chi explained that he had come to keep Xia Zhiyi company.

• Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi to his classmates as his boyfriend and clarified that rumors about being kept by someone were false.
• Fu Chi greeted the class, while Xia Zhiyi noticed that some students recognized him as a prominent business figure.
• Xia Zhiyi sat beside Fu Chi, and Lin Li guessed that Xia Zhiyi was hiding marks on his neck beneath a turtleneck.
• The associate professor approached Fu Chi after class and asked whether he was inspecting the university.
• Fu Chi said he was there to keep his boyfriend company.

Xia Zhiyi introduced Fu Chi as his boyfriend to an associate professor, who worried that the ten-year age gap meant Fu Chi might be taking advantage of him. After the professor offered Xia Zhiyi support, Xia Zhiyi laughed about his suspicions and decided to show Fu Chi around campus.

• Xia Zhiyi told the associate professor that Fu Chi was his boyfriend.
• The associate professor recalled Xia Zhiyi's talent and the rumors about him, then questioned Fu Chi's intentions because of their age gap.
• The associate professor advised Xia Zhiyi not to let dating interfere with his studies and offered to help if he encountered problems.
• Fu Chi apologized, and Xia Zhiyi laughed that the professor had looked at him like a kidnapper.
• Xia Zhiyi said his morning class was over and stood up to show Fu Chi around campus.