Chapter Summaries

After Xia Zhiyi impressed the military instructors with his Qinggong, the head instructor proposed organizing lessons and resolved to keep him at the university. The head instructor also reflected on Xia Zhiyi’s background and the higher-ups’ interest in him, which he connected to trouble involving the Song family.

• The head instructor asked Xia Zhiyi to outline the requirements for learning Qinggong and promised that the instructors would pay tuition.
• Xia Zhiyi said he would teach Qinggong but cautioned that students would need the right aptitude, and the head instructor asked him to continue military training for now.
• After Xia Zhiyi left, the head instructor considered his personal file, including his family background and his sister Xia Wanyi’s support of him.
• The head instructor concluded that the higher-ups had sent him to observe Xia Zhiyi because of the Song family and hoped his unit would gain more personnel.
• The student counselor arrived after hearing the news and reacted with confusion.

Xia Zhiyi settled into military training, grew popular among the students, and told the head instructor he had signed with Tianhuan to pursue acting while continuing his studies. After the final performance, the head instructor pulled him aside and told him not to go home yet because someone would pick him up in a few days.

• Xia Zhiyi returned to his group after speaking with the head instructor, reassured his classmates that the instructors had only asked about his martial arts training, and entertained them with stories.
• The instructor ended the students’ break and resumed training after finding them gathered around Xia Zhiyi.
• Xu Chen brought a photographer to take pictures of Xia Zhiyi, who later told the head instructor he had signed with the entertainment agency Tianhuan and wanted to become an actor.
• Xia Zhiyi completed the month of military training and became popular across University A for his friendly manner and willingness to help others.
• After the final performance, the head instructor secretly told Xia Zhiyi that someone would pick him up in a few days and that he should not go home yet.

Xia Zhiyi spent the start of the holiday with his roommates, who noticed he had grown taller and joked about how popular he was. Xu Chen and Ming Taotao picked him up to take care of something, leaving Xia Zhiyi wondering why Xu Chen had joined them.

• Xia Zhiyi agreed to tell Xia Wanyi that the head instructor had invited his family to visit during the holiday.
• Lin Li measured Xia Zhiyi and found that he was 176 centimeters tall, five centimeters taller than before.
• Xia Zhiyi's roommates discussed his morning exercise habit and complained that others treated his helpfulness as an excuse to ask him for favors.
• Xu Chen and Ming Taotao picked Xia Zhiyi up, and Xu Chen asked what he had done to get her called over.

Xia Zhiyi learned that Xu Chen had been asked to help persuade him about his acting plans, but he remained confused about what he had done. He sent Xu Chen his class schedule for Xu Zixu's music video and messaged Fu Chi, whose hopes of meeting him during the National Day holiday were left uncertain.

• People who worried about Xia Zhiyi's acting ambitions chose Xu Chen to approach him because his family could not suitably intervene.
• Xia Zhiyi assured Xu Chen that he had done nothing illegal, and she offered to help while Fu Yunyi remained on set.
• Xu Chen told Xia Zhiyi that Xu Zixu's music video was confirmed and asked for his class schedule so the shoot could fit around his classes.
• Xia Zhiyi messaged Fu Chi about being picked up and wondered why Xu Chen had been called in.
• Fu Chi asked whether Xia Zhiyi was free during the National Day holiday, but Xia Zhiyi could not confirm his plans, leaving Fu Chi disappointed.
• Xu Chen asked whether Xia Zhiyi had been chatting with a classmate, and he said he had been talking to Fu Chi.

Xia Zhiyi joined Xu Chen's bodyguards on their way to assess trainees for Qinggong, agreeing to spar with them. Ming Taotao worried that he would face thirty people, and Xia Zhiyi reassured her as the group reconsidered how intimidating the challenge sounded.

• Xia Zhiyi briefly explained his communication with Fu Chi to Xu Chen, who then told Ming Taotao to stay with him.
• Xia Zhiyi met the bodyguards waiting for him and agreed to visit their training grounds to assess the trainees by feeling their bones.
• The fox-eyed young man suggested using Xia Zhiyi to humble the young trainees, and their leader invited Xia Zhiyi to spar with them.
• Xia Zhiyi brought Ming Taotao along, and she grew alarmed when he explained that thirty trainees would challenge him one at a time.
• The bodyguards overheard Ming Taotao's concerns and hesitated, so Xia Zhiyi reassured them and joked that he could fly away if necessary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.