Arc 5Birthday Fireworks and Fracture
Shen Sixian arrives for Shen Shuangjian’s birthday as Xie Jinghui secretly pursues him, culminating in a fireworks confession and their first mutual kiss. Xie Jinghui later crosses Shen Shuangjian’s boundaries, prompting Shen Sixian to intervene and order him to stay away.
- Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian openly act affectionately at the manor, and Shen Shuangjian advances through a hug game by choosing Xie Jinghui.
- Shen Sixian arrives in Russia, checks Shen Shuangjian for injuries, and keeps him close while competing with Xie Jinghui for his attention.
- On Shen Shuangjian’s birthday, Shen Sixian gives him a longevity lock and promises the ordinary comforts he missed, while Xie Jinghui secretly arranges fireworks for him.
- Xie Jinghui kisses Shen Shuangjian beneath the fireworks and calls them lovers, then hides from Shen Sixian when he comes to deliver a cake.
- Shen Shuangjian apologizes to Shen Sixian for leaving his cake untouched, and Shen Sixian reassures him that he never needs to apologize for anything he owns.
- Xie Qingchi witnesses Shen Shuangjian kissing Xie Jinghui and flees the manor, while Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian agree to go on a date.
- Xie Jinghui continues after Shen Shuangjian begs him to stop, and Shen Shuangjian slaps him before seeking comfort from Shen Sixian.
- Shen Sixian sees Shen Shuangjian’s distress and bruises, confronts Xie Jinghui, and orders him to stay away after Xie Jinghui admits he lost control.