Chapter Summaries

Yao Yuwei pursued He Mingzhang on set, but he rejected her and threatened to remove her from the production. Meanwhile, Li Kui and Niu Guangping recovered what the Hong family had swindled from them, and Niu revealed how the couple had obtained the child they exploited.

• Yao Yuwei repeatedly tried to get close to He Mingzhang, who told her he had no interest in her and could have her removed from the production.
• Li Kui and Niu Guangping told Ye Mo that the police had returned the money and belongings the Hong family had swindled from them.
• Niu Guangping explained that the four scammers used the child's heart condition to pressure victims and that their fraud totaled at least seven figures.
• Niu Guangping said the child was not related to Hong Youtian or Mei Yi and had been brought to them by Mei Yi's maternal aunt because Hong Youtian could not father a child.

Ye Mo realized Hong Cancan had been trafficked and tried to find help to prevent the police from sending her back to a dangerous household. After filming, she agreed to talk with He Mingzhang about his daily bouquets, while Ning Aiqi speculated that he was pursuing her.

• Ye Mo told Niu Guangping that Hong Cancan was not the third aunt's child and asked him to request a maternity test and investigate possible human trafficking.
• Niu Guangping said his police contact might not be able to influence the case, and Ye Mo decided to seek help elsewhere.
• After filming ended early, He Mingzhang gave Ye Mo another bouquet of camellias, and she agreed to have dinner with him to talk.
• Ning Aiqi read that camellias expressed admiration and wondered if He Mingzhang was pursuing Ye Mo.
• Ye Mo clarified that she and He Mingzhang were not related by blood, then corrected Ning Aiqi's assumptions about their potential child's looks.

Yao Yuwei confronted Ye Mo over He Mingzhang, accusing her of pursuing him while already backed by the Ye Corporation, but Ye Mo mocked her and exposed how little influence she had over him. Yao Yuwei insulted Ye Mo and attacked her, and Ye Mo slapped her twice before Yao Yuwei shrieked that she would kill her.

• Ning Aiqi speculated about what a child between Ye Mo and He Mingzhang might look like, and Ye Mo pointed out that they were not involved.
• Yao Yuwei entered the dressing room and warned Ye Mo to stop pursuing He Mingzhang, whom she claimed Ye Mo could not win over.
• Ye Mo challenged Yao Yuwei to explain her authority and teased her about He Mingzhang's lack of interest in her.
• Ye Mo said He Mingzhang sent her flowers every day and suggested Yao Yuwei should tell him to stay away instead.
• Yao Yuwei threatened to tell the Ye family about Ye Mo and He Mingzhang, then insulted Ye Mo as promiscuous.
• Ye Mo slapped Yao Yuwei, caught her when she lunged at her, and slapped her other cheek; Yao Yuwei shrieked that she would kill her.

Ye Mo confronted Yao Yuwei after she tried to provoke a rescue scene, then went to dinner with He Mingzhang to ask whether he was courting her. He Mingzhang said he considered them well suited and cited Ye Mo’s earlier words and their families’ marriage discussions, leaving her startled by his assumptions.

• He Mingzhang walked in on Ye Mo holding Yao Yuwei, but politely left instead of rescuing Yao Yuwei.
• Ye Mo released Yao Yuwei, warned her not to provoke her again, and sent her away.
• He Mingzhang took Ye Mo to a restaurant, where she asked whether his flowers and meals meant he was courting her.
• He Mingzhang said he had different feelings for Ye Mo and thought they were well suited, while 888 revealed that he had fallen in love with her at first sight.
• Ye Mo questioned when she had ever been taken with He Mingzhang, and he pointed to her past comment about him and their families’ marriage discussions.

Ye Mo learned that Ye Zhipeng had proposed an engagement between her and He Mingzhang after mistakenly believing she liked him. He Mingzhang admitted he had encouraged the misunderstanding because he loved her and thought a family-arranged match would be easier for her to accept, leaving Ye Mo surprised by how accurately he understood her.

• He Mingzhang told Ye Mo that Ye Zhipeng had suggested switching the family marriage arrangement to pair them instead of He Ruilin and Ye Baozhu.
• He Mingzhang said he had agreed because he was attracted to Ye Mo and believed their marriage would satisfy both families.
• Ye Mo confronted He Mingzhang with 888's claim that he had fallen in love with her at first sight, and he admitted it was true.
• Ye Mo apologized after realizing her father had mistaken her feelings, while He Mingzhang confessed he had knowingly helped the misunderstanding along.
• He Mingzhang explained that he had chosen an arranged engagement because he expected Ye Mo to reject a direct confession, and Ye Mo realized a practical family match would not bother her as much as dating.

He Mingzhang explained that he had fallen for Ye Mo at first sight and asked her to let him pursue her, but she did not return his feelings. While they ate, Ye Mo recognized Pang Xiuying dining with another man and learned that she still had not divorced Liu Yeqiu.

• He Mingzhang told Ye Mo that her eyes had first caught his attention and admitted he would keep pursuing her even if she refused.
• Ye Mo said she did not like He Mingzhang, though she acknowledged he would be a suitable match for a family alliance.
• Ye Mo enjoyed the restaurant's dessert, and He Mingzhang gave her his portion after she tried to decline.
• Ye Mo recognized Pang Xiuying at a nearby table and noticed her holding hands with a man who did not look like Liu Yeqiu.
• 888 told Ye Mo that Pang Xiuying had not divorced Liu Yeqiu because he was unwilling.

Ye Mo learned that Liu Yeqiu had hired Wang Tao to seduce Pang Xiuying and gather evidence of her infidelity so he could avoid losing everything in the divorce. After meeting Pang Xiuying and signing an autograph for her daughter, Ye Mo warned her that her new boyfriend might be deceiving her, leaving Pang Xiuying questioning how perfectly he seemed to suit her.

• Ye Mo learned from 888 that Liu Yeqiu was delaying the divorce because their prenuptial agreement would leave him with nothing if he was at fault.
• 888 revealed that Liu Yeqiu had hired Wang Tao to seduce Pang Xiuying, photograph them together, and make her appear unfaithful.
• Ye Mo noticed Pang Xiuying dining with Wang Tao and told He Mingzhang that she wanted to check on someone who might be in trouble.
• Ye Mo met Pang Xiuying in the restroom, learned that her seven-year-old daughter Liu Yue admired her, and signed an autograph for her.
• Ye Mo warned Pang Xiuying to be careful of those around her and pointed out how suspiciously well her new boyfriend understood her.
• Pang Xiuying began to question whether her seemingly perfect new boyfriend's attentiveness was genuine.

Ye Mo told Pang Xiuying that her new boyfriend had been hired by Liu Yeqiu to seduce her, gather compromising evidence, and help transfer her assets. After Pang Xiuying returned to her seat to deal with the young man, Ye Mo went with He Mingzhang to his home to visit Little Millet.

• Ye Mo revealed that Liu Yeqiu had arranged for Pang Xiuying's new boyfriend to seduce her, photograph them together, and help move her assets.
• Pang Xiuying believed Ye Mo, thanked her, and said the revelation confirmed doubts she had already harbored.
• Pang Xiuying returned to the young man and served him crab and shrimp despite his attempt to refuse the seafood.
• He Mingzhang invited Ye Mo to his home to see Little Millet, registered her fingerprint at the door, and welcomed her inside.
• Little Millet ran over to He Mingzhang, who stroked the kitten and then asked Ye Mo if she wanted to pet it.

Ye Mo played with He Mingzhang’s cat, Little Millet, and learned that his niece had entrusted it to him. Back at the hotel, Ye Mo told Shen Yan she had agreed to let He Mingzhang pursue her, then received Ye Rou’s update that twelve women were willing to expose Han Heng online.

• Little Millet tried to scratch Ye Mo when she reached to pet it, so He Mingzhang restrained the cat and offered her a teaser wand instead.
• He Mingzhang told Ye Mo that his niece had brought him Little Millet after realizing she could not care for a cat herself.
• He Mingzhang took Ye Mo back to the hotel, where Shen Yan, Hu Pingping, and Zhou Xiaoyu questioned her about the visit.
• Ye Mo told Shen Yan that she had agreed to give He Mingzhang a chance to pursue her, and Shen Yan realized He Mingzhang liked her.
• Ye Rou messaged Ye Mo that twelve women were willing to come forward online about what Han Heng had done to them.

Ye Mo and Ye Rou prepared to expose Han Heng’s past misconduct while Han Heng dismissed Zhuang He’s warnings and went out drinking. The scandal broke the next morning, and Han Heng rushed to the company as his career faced ruin.

• Ye Rou finished contacting the girls who would help expose Han Heng, while Ye Mo ignored repeated messages from his manager, Zhuang He.
• Zhuang He warned Han Heng that Ye Rou’s family might be preparing to reveal his past misconduct, but Han Heng believed Ye Rou’s affection would protect him.
• Han Heng ignored Zhuang He’s advice, went drinking with his friends, and passed out in a private room.
• The next morning, Zhuang He called to say Han Heng’s past actions had surfaced online and warned that his career and endorsement contracts were at risk.
• Han Heng rushed to the company while still reeking of alcohol.

Han Heng rushed to his company after his past misconduct flooded Weibo, but his manager Zhuang He could not suppress the revelations and suspected Ye Shuang’s family was behind them. As accusations from numerous fans spread online, Han Heng’s career and reputation were left in serious danger.

• Han Heng saw the trending topics in a taxi, then hurried to Zhuang He’s office to demand an explanation.
• Zhuang He told Han Heng that someone was targeting him and that attempts to remove the trending topics had failed.
• Zhuang He suspected Ye Shuang’s family was responsible and berated Han Heng for ignoring his warning not to mistreat her.
• Han Heng pleaded with Zhuang He not to abandon him, and Zhuang He promised to keep looking for a way to suppress the scandal.
• Ye Rou ensured the allegations kept spreading, and more than a dozen people accused Han Heng online of sleeping with fans, including minors, and mistreating them.

Han Heng’s abuse of young women and Zhuang He’s role in protecting him were exposed, destroying their careers and leading to both men’s arrest and imprisonment. After their release, they struggled to find work, while Zhuang He blamed the Ye Family and resented Han Heng.

• Whistleblowers revealed that Han Heng had deceived multiple girls, including Yiyi, who died by suicide after he ignored her plea for help.
• Netizens uncovered Zhuang He’s involvement, and Han Heng’s agency terminated its contract with Han Heng and distanced itself from him.
• More victims, including Han Heng’s current girlfriends, came forward, while brands canceled his endorsements and demanded penalties.
• Zhuang He learned that Ye Shuang’s family was the Ye Corporation of Tianheng, and Han Heng and Zhuang He were arrested and sentenced to prison.
• After their release, both men struggled to keep jobs, and Zhuang He regretted protecting Han Heng while blaming him for his downfall.

Ye Mo found Ye Shuang filming a small role on the set of “Dawn” after her family reported her missing. Ye Shuang explained that she had left home after learning her sister had exposed Han Heng to protect her, leaving Ye Mo to hear why Ye Shuang had rejected her warnings.

• Ye Mo learned from 888 that Ye Shuang was at the City B film studio complex, filming with the “Dawn” crew.
• Ye Mo found Ye Shuang after a take and asked why she had disappeared; Ye Shuang said she had come to visit Ye Mo and agreed to try a role offered by Director Sun Zhiming.
• Ye Mo told Director Sun that Ye Shuang was her cousin and had Shen Yan discuss proper pay for Ye Shuang’s two-scene role.
• Ye Mo reassured Ye Rou that Ye Shuang was safe, then asked Ye Shuang why she had run away from home.
• Ye Shuang said she had overheard that Ye Rou had exposed Han Heng’s true nature, and felt guilty for refusing to believe her sister’s earlier warnings.

Ye Shuang arrived in City B seeking space after her breakup with Han Heng, and Ye Mo agreed to let her stay while she recovered. After Ye Shuang filmed a cameo in "Dawn," Director Sun Zhiming praised her acting and suggested she consider the entertainment industry, but Ye Mo said her studies came first.

• Ye Shuang told Ye Mo she wanted time alone, and Ye Mo called Ye Rou to confirm she was safe.
• Ye Rou explained Ye Shuang had few friends and asked Ye Mo to let her stay; Ye Mo agreed despite her filming schedule.
• Shen Yan showed Ye Mo the script and explained that Ye Shuang would play Shen Ya, an important student whose execution inspires the male lead to resist the Japanese.
• Ye Shuang filmed her scenes in "Dawn," and Shen Yan and Ye Mo praised the spark in her acting.
• Director Sun Zhiming paid Ye Shuang and encouraged her to pursue acting, while Ye Mo said the college entrance exam remained her priority.

Ye Shuang visited Ye Mo on the set of "Flowers Fall Throughout the City," where she met He Mingzhang and later had to return home after a week. Ye Mo's crew then traveled to film on location, where she learned about an affair between two married cast members and heard Ning Aiqi describe other on-set affairs.

• Ye Mo brought Ye Shuang to the set, where the crew welcomed her and she agreed to stay with Ye Mo.
• He Mingzhang arrived with dessert for Ye Mo, and Ye Shuang was startled to see him and wondered why Ye Mo seemed unafraid of him.
• After Ye Rou spoke with their parents, Ye Shuang spent a week visiting Ye Mo before returning home, disappointed that the crew would be away during summer vacation.
• Ye Mo and the crew left the studio complex to film on location, where the third male lead and fourth female lead were discovered having an affair despite both being married.
• Ning Aiqi told Ye Mo that on-set affairs were common and recounted several past examples.

After Tale of Intrigue premiered, Ye Mo stunned viewers with her portrayal of Consort Chen, driving the drama’s buzz and ratings upward. Netizens acknowledged her improved acting and turned their attention to the story, while the hit drama’s plot and cast continued drawing viewers in.

• Ye Mo reposted Tale of Intrigue’s promotional post before the drama premiered in July.
• Consort Chen appeared in the third episode, and viewers rewound the scene in disbelief that Ye Mo was playing her.
• The topic #Ye Mo's acting# reached Weibo’s trending list, and netizens debated whether her performance marked a real improvement.
• Tale of Intrigue’s ratings rose by two points the next day, and Director He credited his casting choice for the surge in attention.
• Ye Mo’s fans eagerly awaited her next scenes, while viewers praised her looks and increasingly accepted her acting.
• After confirming Ye Mo had improved, netizens focused on the drama’s plot and its large cast of beautiful female characters.

Ye Mo’s performance as the secretly villainous Consort Chen in Tale of Intrigue won acclaim, erased her reputation as a poor actress, and boosted interest in Flowers Fall Throughout the City. As she focused on her first leading role, her seriousness pushed Director Zheng to demand more from the production.

• Shen Yan told Ye Mo that Tale of Intrigue’s success had brought her scripts and endorsement offers, and Ye Mo agreed to let him sort through them.
• Viewers discovered Consort Chen’s schemes and praised Ye Mo’s portrayal of her transformation, sending the drama’s ratings to a new record.
• After Consort Chen died by self-immolation, Tale of Intrigue reached its highest ratings, and Ye Mo shed her old acting labels.
• Flowers Fall Throughout the City attracted attention before airing, and Director Zheng enjoyed the changed public opinion about his decision to cast Ye Mo as its female lead.
• Ye Mo took filming seriously, and Director Zheng became stricter about refining every take, prompting complaints from the crew.

Ye Mo finished filming Flowers Fall Throughout the City and turned down New Year's Eve galas, then talked with Shen Yan and her friends about her talents and her education. She revealed that her adoptive parents’ interference and her lack of money forced her to leave high school, while Hu Pingping pointed out that her strong grades might have taken her to B University or Jin University.

• Ye Mo wrapped filming Flowers Fall Throughout the City and began an open-ended vacation after deciding not to join Chase’s promotional events or attend a New Year’s Eve gala.
• Shen Yan praised Ye Mo’s singing and acting, but Ye Mo wondered what she was truly good at and concluded that she excelled at studying.
• Zhou Xiaoyu asked Ye Mo why she had not attended high school, and Ye Mo explained that she lacked money and her adoptive parents disrupted the school’s efforts to help her.
• Ye Mo said she had left high school after half a month, moved away to find work, and later applied to an entertainment company after hearing that she could earn money in show business.
• Hu Pingping remarked that Ye Mo’s grades might have earned her admission to B University or Jin University.

Ye Mo discovered that Ye Miao’s girlfriend, Su Mo, was dating five men at once, but chose not to tell him. Days later, she overheard Su Mo urging Ye Miao to reclaim the five percent shareholding Ye Zhipeng had given Ye Mo.

• Ye Mo recognized Su Mo, Ye Miao’s girlfriend, on a dinner date with another man and learned from 888 that Su Mo was juggling five boyfriends.
• Shen Yan asked whether they should tell Ye Miao, but Ye Mo decided to let him remain deceived because they had a poor relationship.
• Ye Mo later watched Su Mo meet several men at a café before Ye Miao arrived and acted devoted to her.
• 888 revealed that Su Mo was encouraging Ye Miao to take back Ye Mo’s five percent shareholding, and Ye Mo realized Su Mo had a financial motive.

Ye Mo overheard Su Mo pressuring Ye Miao to demand company shares and learned that Su Mo was pregnant but did not know which of her five boyfriends had fathered the child. To stop Su Mo from taking advantage of Ye Miao and targeting Ye Mo’s shares, Ye Mo arranged for Su Mo’s other boyfriends to meet at the café.

• Ye Mo listened in as Ye Miao defended his parents’ decision to give Ye Mo five percent of the Ye Corporation’s shares.
• Su Mo argued that Ye Miao deserved shares too and revealed she was pregnant with his child.
• Ye Mo learned from 888 that the baby was not Ye Miao’s and that Su Mo had slept with all five men she was dating during the relevant period.
• Ye Mo invited Su Mo’s four other boyfriends to gather at the café.
• Su Mo continued urging Ye Miao to demand three or five percent of the shares from his parents, while Ye Miao objected when she insulted Ye Mo.