Chapter Summaries

Song Shi'an’s system-granted archery skill astonished the crew and went viral after someone posted a video of him hitting a bull’s-eye. He worried he had attracted too much attention, then returned to set as filming neared its end.

• Song Shi'an scored a perfect bull’s-eye during archery practice, prompting Li Xuyang to praise his talent and invite him to join the national team.
• Song Shi'an made an excuse about feeling unwell and fled with Lin Fan, while Li Xuyang lamented that he would not compete for the country.
• A video of Song Shi'an’s shot went viral, drawing amazement, skepticism, and speculation about his acting and athletic abilities.
• Song Shi'an watched the video and questioned the system, which revealed it had traded with the Long Aotian System for his archery skill.
• Director Zhou praised Song Shi'an after the video spread, and Song Shi'an returned to filming as his remaining scenes approached their wrap.

Song Shi'an filmed Wei Jinghong's farewell to his sister and his final battlefield victory and death, then wrapped filming. He left the set with a red envelope after declining the director's offer to lead another production.

• Gu Huai praised Song Shi'an's silver-armored general costume before filming began.
• Song Shi'an performed Wei Jinghong's farewell to Wei Jingge, and He Yuntian cried after the director called cut.
• Song Shi'an filmed Wei Jinghong's final battle, where he defeated the enemy commander, raised the Jingzhao Kingdom's flag, and died.
• A sprinkler truck drenched Song Shi'an while he lay waiting for the director to call cut, and Lin Fan joked that his heart hurt.
• The director congratulated Song Shi'an on wrapping and offered him the male lead in another production, but Song Shi'an declined.

Song Shi'an’s cooking on The Countryside Never Closes went viral, and Ji Shuyao told him that Number One Winner had been shortlisted for the Golden Goblet Award. After returning to school, Song Shi'an went to take his fitness test and learned that many out-of-town customers had been visiting his parents’ fermented tofu shop.

• Song Shi'an ordered a feast, watched cartoons, and saw viewers praise his cooking and comic moments on The Countryside Never Closes as the episode trended online.
• Ji Shuyao told Song Shi'an that Number One Winner had been shortlisted for the Golden Goblet Award and that he needed to attend the Haicheng International Film Festival next month.
• Song Shi'an returned to school, received a fitness-testing notice, and booked his test for the next morning.
• Jiang Ye woke Song Shi'an, who headed to the sports field and waited in line while students recognized and photographed him.
• Song Shi'an saw Old Pei's photos of the grown kittens, then read Mother Song's message that out-of-town customers had been flocking to buy fermented tofu.

Song Shi'an visited Pei Zhiyan after their fitness tests and was stunned by the scale of his wealth and home. After happily playing with Pei Zhiyan's three cats, Song Shi'an got lost in the mansion while trying to find dinner.

• Song Shi'an passed his fitness test and agreed to eat at Pei Zhiyan's home after Pei Zhiyan passed his own test.
• Song Shi'an learned Pei Zhiyan's car cost twenty million and that Pei Zhiyan would have his assets calculated for him.
• Song Shi'an arrived at Pei Zhiyan's mansion, where Jiang Ye and Chi Xun had already gone to the gaming room.
• Song Shi'an visited the cats in their enormous room and cuddled all three of them.
• Jiang Ye and Chi Xun went to dinner, and Pei Zhiyan sent an assistant to fetch Song Shi'an.
• Song Shi'an left the cat room to find dinner but became lost among the mansion's identical corridors.

Song Shi'an traveled to Haicheng for the Golden Goblet Awards, where his film Number One Winner was shortlisted and fans debated whether he could win Best Actor. After arriving in pajamas and changing into a striking outfit, he headed to the ceremony as excited fans shared sightings of him online.

• Song Shi'an attended dinner with Pei Zhiyan, Jiang Ye, and Chi Xun, who reminded him that Number One Winner had been shortlisted for the Golden Goblet Awards.
• A week later, Lin Fan rushed the sleepy Song Shi'an to Haicheng for the film festival, while online users argued over the likely winners.
• Song Shi'an arrived at the hotel in rumpled panda pajamas, then changed into a silver-gray satin shirt, scarf, and black trousers for the ceremony.
• Two young women recognized Song Shi'an in the elevator and posted excitedly about seeing him in person, adding the Golden Goblet Awards tag.

Song Shi'an attended the Golden Goblet Awards with the cast of Number One Winner, where the film won best film and Jiang Zhi won best actress. Yin Haowen unexpectedly won best actor instead of Song Shi'an, who remained unfazed and wondered whether he could get some cake after the ceremony.

• Song Shi'an nervously joined Shen Lingshu and the Number One Winner cast on their way to the awards ceremony.
• Song Shi'an made his first red-carpet appearance and sat in the second row, where Wen Qing introduced him to famous actors.
• Number One Winner won the Golden Goblet Award for best film, and Jiang Zhi won best actress.
• Yin Haowen won best actor, surprising viewers who had expected Song Shi'an to win.
• Song Shi'an applauded Yin Haowen and considered finding cakes backstage while livestream commenters argued over the result.

After Song Shi'an missed out on the Best Actor award, his friends explained the controversy and told him he had to attend Tang Manni and Cen Jiye's engagement banquet as a brand spokesperson. He learned how the couple had met, then headed with Lin Fan to a crowded seaside food stall for a late-night meal.

• Song Shi'an's friends told him that Yin Haowen had won Best Actor, and Song Shi'an said he did not mind losing.
• Lin Fan told Song Shi'an he had to attend Tang Manni and Cen Jiye's engagement banquet to promote Serenoir's new products.
• Ji Shuyao and Lin Fan explained that Tang Manni had rescued Cen Jiye, who was the missing youngest son of the Cen Family, and the two had fallen in love.
• Song Shi'an watched the viral video of Cen Jiye's spectacular proposal to Tang Manni and marveled at how quickly her romance with Pei Zhiyan had changed.
• After Ji Shuyao left, Song Shi'an and Lin Fan disguised themselves and took a taxi to Haicheng's biggest open-air food stall.

Song Shi'an and Lin Fan were caught on video enjoying food after the awards ceremony, while Yin Haowen fumed over the attention Song received. Back in the Capital, Song recovered from overeating and read the script for Blood-Colored Fog, learning about the undercover officer Jiang Chi.

• Lin Fan received Ji Shuyao's call after a video of him and Song Shi'an eating at the night market went viral.
• Song Shi'an and Lin Fan finished their food and bought ice cream despite the video exposing them.
• Yin Haowen watched the video, berated his assistant, and focused on securing Serenoir's brand ambassador position.
• Song Shi'an returned to the Capital feeling ill after overeating, then read the Blood-Colored Fog script.
• Song Shi'an read how Jiang Chi, a gifted and irreverent police officer, infiltrated a gang, passed on intelligence, and was killed after his identity was exposed.

Song Shi'an recovered from his illness and received Serenoir’s extravagant accessories before returning to school as the engagement between Tang Manni and Cen Jiye dominated online attention. He was dragged out before dawn to prepare for their engagement banquet, where Serenoir was set to announce his ten-million endorsement deal.

• Jiang Ye and Chi Xun visited Song Shi'an, brought him congee, and discovered Serenoir accessories at his home.
• A Serenoir concierge delivered new-season jewelry, including a unique diamond watch valued at over 380 million, leaving Song Shi'an worried about keeping it safe.
• Song Shi'an returned to school, where classmates quietly followed his activities as news of Tang Manni and Cen Jiye's engagement took over the trending lists.
• Lin Fan woke Song Shi'an before four in the morning so he could get styled for the engagement banquet and Serenoir's endorsement announcement.

Song Shi'an attended Tang Manni and Cen Jiye's wedding, where his Serenoir accessories sparked rumors about his hidden wealth and hinted at his new ambassador role. That evening, God's Demise premiered to a strong online response, with viewers praising Song Shi'an's portrayal of Si Qinglan.

• Song Shi'an arrived at the private-island wedding in a polished old-money outfit and drew the attention of the guests and media.
• Pei Zhiyan's father recognized Song Shi'an as Pei Zhiyan's roommate, while Shen Lingshu discussed her plan to take him international with her mother.
• Tang Manni and Cen Jiye exchanged rings and kissed, and Song Shi'an wondered why he had never had a kissing scene before deciding he did not want one.
• Song Shi'an showed off his accessories and sneaked dessert while Yin Haowen angrily suspected that Song Shi'an had become Serenoir's Asia ambassador.
• Serenior announced Song Shi'an as its new Asia ambassador, and T Fruit Station unexpectedly premiered God's Demise that evening.
• Song Shi'an checked trending searches and saw viewers praising the premiere and his painful portrayal of Si Qinglan digging out his dragon marrow.

Serenoir's Song Shi'an endorsement sold out online as fans and wealthy buyers showed off their purchases. Meanwhile, Song Shi'an completed closed-door training with the Capital Special Police Detachment, impressed the officers, and returned to Lin Fan.

• When Serenoir's sales opened, its new products sold out almost immediately, and fans posted proof of their purchases despite haters calling the sales figures fake.
• Song Shi'an began special training at the Capital Special Police Detachment, struggled through the first day's drills, and quickly improved his running and load-carrying.
• During firearms practice, the team leader noticed Song Shi'an's natural handling, and Song Shi'an disassembled and reassembled a Type 92 pistol in forty-three seconds without mistakes.
• Song Shi'an took the number-two position in a team building-entry exercise, prompting the team leader to ask whether he would join the special police.
• After the officers said goodbye, Song Shi'an met Lin Fan, who took him to a restaurant and offered to order the whole menu.

After finishing closed training, Song Shi'an learned that God's Demise had made him hugely popular before returning to school and traveling with Lin Fan to a new production. Director Feng worked with him late into the night until his styling captured the rebellious look of his character, Jiang Chi.

• Song Shi'an ate a huge meal, checked his phone, and discovered that God's Demise and an endorsement had helped him gain nearly twenty million followers.
• Song Shi'an read viewers' reactions to Si Qinglan's death and resolved to accept a male lead role if he was offered one after completing his mission.
• Song Shi'an returned to school, then left with Lin Fan for the new production after classes ended on Friday.
• Fans photographed Song Shi'an at the airport, where they remarked on his thinner, tanned appearance and speculated about his role in Blood-Colored Fog.
• Song Shi'an arrived at Director Feng's set and tried several looks before styling his hair and clothes himself to achieve Jiang Chi's roguish appearance.

Song Shi'an began filming his new drama, arriving on set after a short night’s sleep and greeting fans who had gathered outside the studio. He prepared to play Jiang Chi in a police drama and started shooting a major crimes unit briefing about a series of burglaries.

• Song Shi'an posted a late-night selfie on Weibo, and he liked a devoted fan's enthusiastic comment.
• Lin Fan woke Song Shi'an at eight in the morning, and Song Shi'an hurried through a crowd of fans to reach the set on time.
• Song Shi'an encountered He Zeyu, who revealed that he was playing the male lead, then changed into his police uniform to portray Jiang Chi.
• The director warned Song Shi'an to portray Jiang Chi carefully, and the cast began filming at the police station set.
• Zhou Lan briefed the major crimes unit on a series of burglaries, saying the suspects were experienced and had avoided cameras consistently.

Jiang Chi analyzed a burglary case and assigned the team to stake out the east-side alley, while Song Shi'an filmed police-station and undercover scenes for a drama. As filming continued in an urban village, Deng Jing posted a video of Song Shi'an that drew attention online, and he prepared for a staged gang fight.

• Jiang Chi identified the burglars’ habits, described a likely suspect, and told Zhou Lan’s team to stake out the east-side alley that night.
• Jiang Chi and Bai Yichuan passed each other outside the Major Crimes Unit during a filming take, and the director corrected He Zeyu’s performance.
• Song Shi'an finished most of the police-station scenes and went to film his undercover scenes in a scruffy outfit.
• Deng Jing filmed Song Shi'an at the alley entrance and posted the video to D Station, where viewers praised his looks and outfit.
• Song Shi'an prepared to film a fight scene and worried that the prop bottle might hurt someone, while the extras joked about becoming memorable villains.

Song Shi'an filmed a gang-fight scene in which Jiang Chi unexpectedly stepped in and beat the attackers. After filming, Song Shi'an checked on the extras and treated them to milk tea, while a shaky video of the fight circulated online.

• Song Shi'an ran off after Scarface and the other actors greeted him with unsettling smiles, and the assistant director told them to act friendlier.
• The director had the makeup artist darken Song Shi'an's appearance and add freckles and a Band-Aid before the gang-fight scene began.
• Jiang Chi interrupted the staged fight, fought off the attackers with a beer bottle and a flip-flop, and refused Scarface's offer of friendship.
• The audience praised the fight in a shaky online video, mistaking parts of it for a real street brawl.
• Song Shi'an checked on the extras after their pickup shots and gave them milk tea, which they photographed and posted online.

Song Shi'an's viral popularity led Seeking Tea to offer him a lucrative endorsement, and the attention followed him back to the airport. He agreed to appear in Ye Qinghe's music video, but the demanding dance rehearsals left him dreading the next day until Lin Fan offered to take him out for dinner.

• Seeking Tea offered Song Shi'an a ten-million endorsement deal, and Shen Lingshu told Ji Shuyao to pursue more offers based on Song Shi'an's growing commercial value.
• Song Shi'an returned to a crowd of fans at the airport, signed photos, and fled after a male fan called him “Hubby.”
• Ji Shuyao brought Song Shi'an to meet Ye Qinghe and her team to discuss an MV that would combine a story with dance.
• Song Shi'an objected that he had never learned to dance, but agreed to the difficult choreography after Ji Shuyao signaled that the pay was high.
• Ye Qinghe warned Song Shi'an not to be late for strict dance rehearsals the next day, and Lin Fan cheered him up by offering to take him to a new restaurant.

Song Shi'an joined Ye Qinghe's music video preparations and discovered that learning to dance would be far more painful than he expected. After Jiang Yue put him through an exhausting flexibility session, Ye Qinghe warned that the training would only get harder.

• Song Shi'an and Lin Fan ate dinner together, then Lin Fan hurried away after running into his parents' acquaintance, Pan Zhaoming.
• Song Shi'an suspected Lin Fan was a wealthy young master, but Lin Fan insisted his clothes were cheap and tore one to prove it.
• At five in the morning, Ye Qinghe called Song Shi'an and ordered him to reach the rehearsal studio within an hour.
• Song Shi'an arrived late, and Jiang Yue gave him extra practice before putting him through painful flexibility exercises.
• Lin Fan brought breakfast as Song Shi'an collapsed from the training, and Ye Qinghe told him that the next sessions would hurt even more.

Song Shi'an learned the choreography for Ye Qinghe's music video with surprising speed, impressing Jiang Yue with his performance. After practice, Song Shi'an discovered that his electric scooter had disappeared.

• Ye Qinghe and Jiang Yue demonstrated the music video's choreography while Song Shi'an watched.
• Song Shi'an memorized the dance moves and performed them with Jiang Yue, startling him with his skill and intense acting gaze.
• Jiang Yue pointed out details Song Shi'an needed to improve and told him to return the next day.
• Lin Fan revealed that he had recorded Song Shi'an's performance, while Song Shi'an insisted his loving gaze had been professional acting.
• Song Shi'an left the practice room and found that his electric scooter was missing.

After Song Shi'an’s electric scooter was stolen, misleading footage sparked online rumors that he had been detained by police. The police clarified what happened and said the theft case remained under investigation.

• Police identified a hat-wearing suspect riding away with Song Shi'an’s electric scooter, and Song Shi'an left after reviewing surveillance footage.
• Song Shi'an went to class and discovered that classmates were whispering and taking pictures of him.
• Ji Shuyao told Song Shi'an that rumors about his supposed arrest were trending online, and Song Shi'an explained that his electric scooter had been stolen.
• Cheng Fei posted photos showing Song Shi'an at dance practice shortly before the police footage, but online commenters continued arguing.
• Yin Haowen celebrated the rumors, expecting Serenoir to end Song Shi'an’s spokesperson contract.
• A Capital police precinct issued a notice confirming the scooter theft and refuting claims that Song Shi'an had been taken away by police.

After his stolen scooter was returned, Song Shi'an resumed dance practice and began filming the music video with Ye Qinghe. The indoor scenes wrapped successfully, and the director told him to prepare for an outdoor violin scene.

• Leqi publicized Song Shi'an's stolen scooter, and the scooter appeared for sale online before being marked sold.
• Lin Fan brought Song Shi'an the scooter after it was delivered to the company, lifting Song Shi'an's spirits.
• Song Shi'an practiced dancing for a week, and the music video shoot was moved ahead to film its story scenes.
• Song Shi'an impressed the director by singing the song's remaining lines during a bar scene with Ye Qinghe.
• Ye Qinghe joked about recruiting Song Shi'an, and the director later told him to prepare for an outdoor scene playing the violin.