Chapter Summaries

After Cheng Che completed the first charisma trial, he received a talent that let him change his image and toothpaste that would improve his teeth. A video of his school speech went viral, prompting Yan Ruanning to arrange the early release of their music video.

• Cheng Che returned to class after his speech, collected the system’s rewards, and saw that the next trial required praise from 10,000 people.
• Lin Meng watched a secretly filmed clip of Cheng Che’s speech, was captivated, and commented that she wanted his contact information.
• Xiao Zhou told Yan Ruanning that Cheng Che’s speech video was trending and that the director proposed releasing their completed music video soon.
• Yan Ruanning approved the early release and thanked Cheng Che for helping her.

Cheng Che completed the second stage of his Charisma Trial and received a talent that turned public malice into greater appeal, along with a shampoo item. After discovering his flag-raising speech had gone viral and attracted entertainment companies, he decided to focus on school for now and prepared for the upcoming MV release.

• Cheng Che completed a physics quiz and learned he had earned praise from 10,000 people, completing the second Charisma Trial stage.
• Cheng Che received the passive talent Tolerance Makes Greatness and Perfect Hair Quality Shampoo, then realized a video of his speech had likely spread online.
• Cheng Che checked his phone at home and read Xiao Zhou's warning not to sign with entertainment companies casually, along with messages from several companies seeking him out.
• Cheng Che watched the viral video and read comments praising and mocking him, then welcomed the insults because they could increase his public appeal.
• Cheng Che decided not to join an entertainment company while preparing for exams and reflected on the MV's release in the coming days.

Cheng Che continued his tennis training while his appearance and charisma improved, and his parents agreed that he should postpone any entertainment-company offers until after university. Yan Ruanning’s new MV went viral, completing Cheng Che’s charisma trial and earning him the Heartthrob of Ten Thousand title; after he equipped it, two fans recognized him and posted a photo that became the first pinned hot post in his Super Topic.

• Cheng Che trained his backhands, saw his charisma reach 66.8, and decided to focus his weekends on the training packs instead of his tennis-court job.
• Cheng Che told his parents he would not discuss signing with an entertainment company until after he entered university, and they supported his decision.
• Yan Ruanning’s “Midsummer Reply” MV launched and drew strong streaming numbers, with viewers praising Cheng Che and media outlets seeking to interview him.
• Cheng Che completed the Heartthrob of Ten Thousand charisma trial and equipped the title, which made people who met his eyes or spoke with him more favorably disposed toward him when few people were around.
• Two young women recognized Cheng Che from the MV, took photos with him, and posted one online; the photo became the first pinned hot post in his Super Topic.

After Cheng Che’s music video appearance in Yan Ruanning’s new song went public, his classmates and their families reacted with shock and admiration. The chapter ended with Zhao Lei watching the video and grudgingly acknowledging Cheng Che’s overwhelming popularity.

• Wang Xiumei saw Cheng Che running home and scolded Zhou Hao for playing games instead of studying.
• Cheng Che’s parents teased him about girls at school, and Cheng Jianguo reminded him they would travel to his hometown for Grandpa Xu’s birthday banquet.
• Guo Xin discovered Cheng Che in Yan Ruanning’s music video and flooded him with QQ messages demanding autographs.
• Lin Xiaoya showed the girls in her dormitory Cheng Che’s scenes in the video, while Su Qingyue blushed and tried to compose herself.
• Zhao Lei watched the music video after seeing the class group’s messages and admitted that Cheng Che’s looks left no room for anyone else to compete.

Cheng Che drew attention at school after appearing in Yan Ruanning’s music video, but he decided to put off acting while he focused on his stamina trial and college entrance exam. On Friday, he left with Cheng Jianguo and Jiang Xue to visit his grandparents, looking forward to a day of rest.

• Classmates crowded around Cheng Che to ask about filming with Yan Ruanning, while Zhou Qing secretly admired his appearance.
• Guo Xin and Lin Xiao questioned Cheng Che about meeting Yan Ruanning while working at the tennis courts.
• Cheng Che and Guo Xin joked about the attention Cheng Che received at school, and Cheng Che decided acting could wait until after his stamina trial and college entrance exam.
• After school on Friday, Cheng Che joined Cheng Jianguo and Jiang Xue in their car to visit his grandparents.

Cheng Che returned to Pond Village, reunited with his family, and became the talk of his cousin Xu Qian’s classmates after she shared photos of him. In nearby Batang Village, Yan Ruanning realized she had never added Cheng Che on WeChat and sent him a friend request, then grew annoyed when he did not respond.

• Cheng Che arrived in Pond Village with his parents and reunited with his grandparents, who praised his looks and school ranking.
• Xu Qian recognized Cheng Che from the “Midsummer Reply” music video, asked him for Yan Ruanning’s autograph, and took photos with him.
• Xu Qian posted the photos in her class group chat, where her classmates enthusiastically asked about Cheng Che and joked about becoming her cousin-in-law.
• Yan Ruanning searched her contacts, realized she had never added Cheng Che, and asked Xiao Zhou for his WeChat contact.
• Yan Ruanning sent Cheng Che a friend request, waited without receiving a response, and grumbled that he was acting like a poser.

Cheng Che returned to Pond Village and unexpectedly met his homeroom teacher, Old Xu, at a birthday banquet, earning an invitation to a family meal. When Cheng Che arrived at Old Xu’s house the next morning, he came face-to-face with Yan Ruanning in her pajamas.

• Cheng Che jogged five kilometers through Pond Village, then joined his family on a visit to a birthday banquet in neighboring Batang Village.
• Cheng Che found Old Xu smoking in an alley, and Old Xu invited him to a family meal the next day.
• Cheng Che told his parents about the invitation, and they agreed to stay in the village until after lunch the next day.
• Cheng Che attended the birthday banquet, where young guests secretly took photos of him as he ate.
• Cheng Che arrived at Old Xu’s courtyard with fruit and unexpectedly encountered Yan Ruanning, who had just gotten up.

Yan Ruanning discovered that Cheng Che was her father’s prized student and welcomed him to her home, where the two cleared up a misunderstanding about her WeChat request. As Cheng Che impressed her parents by helping in the kitchen, Yan Ruanning grumbled that she hated the kid next door most.

• Yan Ruanning learned from Old Xu that Cheng Che was his student and had come to their home for lunch.
• Yan Ruanning changed outfits while Cheng Che discovered that she was Xu Ruanning, his homeroom teacher’s daughter.
• Cheng Che sent Guo Xin a photo of Yan Ruanning, but Guo Xin accused him of faking it with AI.
• Yan Ruanning and Cheng Che realized that a mix-up over her profile picture and work account had caused him to miss her WeChat request, then added each other.
• Yan Ping praised Cheng Che as he helped prepare vegetables in the kitchen and compared him favorably with Yan Ruanning, who complained that she hated the kid next door most.

Cheng Che shared dinner with Yan Ruanning’s family, received a red-envelope bonus, and learned that she was Old Xu’s daughter. Six days later, his charm reached 70 and he unlocked the passive talent Bard Incubus Voice.

• Grandpa Xu and Xu Chengguo returned from fishing, and Cheng Che ate dinner with Yan Ruanning’s family.
• Yan Ruanning praised Cheng Che’s tennis talent and said he could consider turning professional while still taking the college entrance exam.
• Yan Ruanning gave Cheng Che a thick red envelope as a bonus for filming her music video and watched him leave the village.
• Cheng Che told Jiang Xue and Cheng Jianguo that Yan Ruanning was Old Xu’s daughter, then returned to school and kept the revelation private from Guo Xin.
• Six days later, Cheng Che’s charm reached its stage limit of 70, unlocking a specialized trait draw.
• Cheng Che drew the passive talent Bard Incubus Voice.

Cheng Che completed the first stage of his stamina trial by finishing four tennis training packs, earning the passive talent Star of the Court and Perfect Hand Cream. He saw that the next stage required a professional tournament victory, but headed to school for his monthly exam instead.

• Cheng Che learned that reaching 70 in stamina, endurance, and intelligence did not grant rewards until he completed their corresponding trials.
• Cheng Che reflected on his recent talents and items, admired his changed appearance, and continued chatting with Yan Ruanning while keeping up his daily routine.
• Cheng Che completed the Backhand Hell, Forehand Heavy Hammer, Lingbo Weibu, and Serve Hell training packs.
• Cheng Che completed Stamina Trial Stage One and received the Star of the Court talent and Perfect Hand Cream.
• Cheng Che read that Stamina Trial Stage Two required advancing from a professional tournament qualifier into the main draw and winning a match, then left for school to take his monthly exam.

Cheng Che earned a perfect math score and placed second in the school with 690 points, completing his trial and receiving two rewards. As the college entrance exam approached, he left his university plans undecided and did not reply to Yan Ruanning’s message.

• During the mock math exam, Cheng Che used Total Concentration to answer the paper while classmates and proctors noticed how easily he worked.
• Cheng Che checked answers with Guo Xin, Lin Xiao, and other classmates, explaining problems; Guo Xin estimated his score had risen to 125, and Lin Xiao said she had improved too.
• Old Xu announced that Cheng Che had scored the only perfect math result in the year, and the score sheet showed him first in class and second in school with 690 points.
• Cheng Che completed the second stage of his Intelligence Trial and received Comprehension by Analogy and Perfect Eye Drops.
• Guo Xin worried that their scores might send them to different universities, and Cheng Che promised to tell him which city he chose.
• Cheng Che showed his results to Jiang Xue and Cheng Jianguo, then saw Yan Ruanning’s congratulatory message but chose not to reply.

After using Perfect Eye Drops, Cheng Che studied with improved clarity and went to the tennis center to test his professional-level skills. He challenged former professional player Qin Lie to a serious match, and his powerful first serve convinced Qin Lie that Old Chen's claims might be true.

• Cheng Che used Perfect Eye Drops and found that his vision had become exceptionally clear.
• Cheng Che studied for three hours, improving his test accuracy through his intelligence and Comprehension by Analogy.
• Old Chen told Qin Lie about Cheng Che's rapid tennis progress and urged him to consider the young prospect.
• Cheng Che arrived at the tennis center, where Qin Lie agreed to play him in a match.
• Cheng Che activated Total Concentration and served a fast, powerful ball that Qin Lie barely returned.

Cheng Che dominated former professional Qin Lie in a showcase match, revealing extraordinary tennis skills, stamina, and recovery. After Qin Lie called him a monster and praised his strength, Cheng Che was mobbed by spectators eager to film him and get his autograph.

• Cheng Che won the opening game with powerful serves and precise one-handed backhands, leaving Qin Lie struggling to return the ball.
• Qin Lie raised his effort and tried to tire Cheng Che by forcing him around the court, but Cheng Che covered every corner and kept attacking.
• Cheng Che’s performance drew a growing crowd, while Old Chen filmed the match and spectators praised the teenager’s speed, footwork, and shots.
• Cheng Che won the final point with a backhand and overhead smash, prompting Qin Lie to repeatedly call him a monster.
• Qin Lie shook Cheng Che’s hand and praised his strength, while the spectators surrounded Cheng Che and asked for videos and autographs.

After his victory, Cheng Che discussed his tennis future with Qin Lie and learned how difficult turning professional in China could be. He chose to test his talent at the National Youth Games and declared that he wanted to win the championship.

• After the match, Cheng Che dealt with fans before joining Old Chen and Qin Lie in the office.
• Qin Lie offered to help Cheng Che pursue a professional tennis career and explained the financial and competitive obstacles.
• Cheng Che revealed that he had scored 690 on his last monthly exam and had strong chances of entering Tsinghua or Peking University.
• Cheng Che said he wanted to test his ability in real matches, and Qin Lie offered to help him register for the June National Youth Games.
• Cheng Che accepted and declared that he wanted to win the championship, while Qin Lie chose not to bring up signing a contract.

Cheng Che finished the college entrance exam in excellent form and told a reporter he expected to enter Tsinghua or Peking University. After secretly waving to a woman across the road, he learned Qin Lie wanted him at the tennis qualifiers and told his parents he planned to compete.

• Cheng Che focused on exam preparation for a month, and his parents supported his plans to play tennis after the exam.
• Cheng Che completed all his college entrance exams smoothly and left the exam venue feeling relieved.
• A reporter interviewed Cheng Che, and he said he aimed for Tsinghua or Peking University, drawing skeptical remarks from nearby students and parents.
• Cheng Che exchanged a quiet wave with a woman in a black sedan across the road before she drove away.
• Cheng Che read Qin Lie's message asking him to arrive on June 27 for qualifiers starting on the 30th, then told his parents he would travel to play tennis; they supported him.

After the college entrance exams, Cheng Che spent the day gaming with Guo Xin before joining their class reunion and impressing everyone with his singing at karaoke. Su Qingyue posted a video of him singing, and strangers quickly began asking for his contact information.

• Cheng Che and Guo Xin played League of Legends at an internet café, where Cheng Che teased Guo Xin for repeatedly feeding.
• Cheng Che and Guo Xin attended their Class Five reunion, where Old Xu offered advice and the students discussed their plans after graduation.
• Old Xu took a group of students to karaoke, where Zhao Lei sang and Guo Xin embarrassed himself with a badly performed song.
• After his classmates urged him to sing, Cheng Che performed "Midsummer Reply" and stunned the room with his voice.
• Su Qingyue posted a video of Cheng Che singing to Moments, and she kept quiet as commenters asked to meet him or get his contact information.

Cheng Che invited Guo Xin to Pond Village, where they fished, studied driving theory, and enjoyed time with Cheng Che’s family. After an online clip of Cheng Che sparked criticism and support, he remained calm and waited for his college entrance exam results, due in three days.

• Cheng Che invited Guo Xin to return to Pond Village with him and his parents, and Guo Xin eagerly accepted.
• Guo Xin charmed Cheng Che’s grandparents, then argued with Cheng Che over the bed before settling onto the floor.
• Cheng Che and Guo Xin went fishing, caught one small crucian carp each, and Zhou Lan made them fish and tofu soup.
• Guo Xin spotted a viral interview clip of Cheng Che and angry comments doubting his claim that Tsinghua or Peking would be within reach.
• Cheng Che dismissed the online criticism and saw his supporters defend him, then said the exam results would come out in three days.

As trolls attacked Cheng Che online, Su Qingyue, Lin Xiao, and Guo Xin tried to defend him. Cheng Che checked his results and scored 732, first in Caiyun Province, leaving him flooded with calls from top universities.

• Su Qingyue defended Cheng Che online by describing his ordinary family and strong mock-exam results, but trolls mocked her.
• Lin Xiao posted about Cheng Che’s hard work and teaching, then was ridiculed by commenters and withdrew from the discussion.
• Guo Xin called Cheng Che after arguing with trolls and joked that their contradictory attacks came from sexual repression.
• Cheng Che checked his results with his family and learned he had scored 732, first in the province.
• Cheng Jianguo and Jiang Xue celebrated the result, while Cheng Jianguo bragged to a colleague.
• Admissions teams from Shuimu University, Yanjing University, Demon City Jiaotong University, and Zhejiang University called Cheng Che, and Teacher Xu advised him to consider his choices carefully.

After earning the provincial top score, Cheng Che received the system’s rewards, chose Peking University, and headed to Hang City for a tennis competition. Guo Xin arrived to surprise him with news of his own Capital City admission, but found Cheng Che had already left and challenged him to return with the championship.

• Cheng Che received the passive talent The Art of the Brain and the active title Zhuangyuan after completing the exam trial.
• The official account announced Cheng Che’s score of 732 and defended him against online smears, prompting trolls to delete their posts and fans to celebrate.
• Cheng Che compared university offers, chose Peking University, and received awards totaling 300,000 yuan, half of which he put into his family’s account.
• Cheng Che prepared for the tennis qualifiers in Hang City and left Spring City after saying goodbye to Jiang Xue and Cheng Jianguo.
• Guo Xin arrived with his admission letter to surprise Cheng Che, learned he had already gone to Hang City, and sent him a message demanding that he return with the championship.

Cheng Che traveled to Hang City for the National Youth Games tennis tournament, drawing attention on the train and reconnecting by message with Yan Ruanning, who was also in the city. After Qin Lie explained the tournament format and offered practical advice, Cheng Che prepared to begin competing.

• Cheng Che took the high-speed train to Hang City and attracted attention from passengers until he covered his face with a mask.
• Qin Lie picked Cheng Che up at the station, and Cheng Che sent arrival messages to Jiang Xue and Guo Xin.
• Cheng Che messaged Yan Ruanning and learned she was in Hang City recording a show; she invited him to visit and said she would watch his matches.
• Qin Lie brought Cheng Che to his apartment and explained the National Youth Games qualifying rounds, main draw, hard courts, and tournament precautions.
• Qin Lie told Cheng Che they would check in the next day and that his first match would be the day after, while Cheng Che looked forward to facing players from across the country.