Chapter Summaries

Roccia and Xiao Ling went on a date, sharing playful stops at a claw machine, the beach, and a barbecue restaurant while Roccia opened up about her responsibilities and lost childhood memories. After Xiao Ling carried the drunk Roccia home, she revealed she had been pretending to sleep and pulled him into bed.

• Roccia met Xiao Ling for their date and linked arms with him before he took her to a claw machine.
• Xiao Ling guided Roccia to win a Pikachu plushie, then gave it to her as a keepsake.
• At the seaside, Xiao Ling wrote their names inside a heart in the sand, and Roccia photographed them posing beside it.
• At the barbecue restaurant, a tipsy Roccia told Xiao Ling she rarely had time for herself but enjoyed protecting Star Torch Academy’s students and their dreams.
• Xiao Ling carried Roccia back to her room, where she grabbed his wrist, revealed she was awake, and pulled him under the covers.

At breakfast, Xiao Ling discovered that he could use Yaya’s and Aemeath’s Resonance Abilities, and Chisa realized that the girls’ intimacy with him might let him use their abilities too. Meanwhile, Roccia woke exhausted after spending the night with Xiao Ling and worried about how to explain their teacher-student romance to Xiao Yue.

• Lynae noticed that Xiao Ling’s eyes had briefly turned gold, and Aemeath asked whether his body had changed.
• Xiao Ling explained that his body had returned to its healthiest state and demonstrated that he could use Yaya’s Resonance Ability and Aemeath’s Data Hacking.
• Chisa reasoned that the girls’ intimacy with Xiao Ling might let him use their Resonance Abilities, leaving the girls embarrassed and contemplating their romantic strategies.
• Roccia woke unable to get out of bed, and Xiao Ling carried her to the bathtub after teasing her.
• Roccia considered how to tell Xiao Yue about her relationship with Xiao Ling, but decided to take things one step at a time.

With a week remaining before the summer trip, Xiao Ling chatted with his wealthy newcomer friend about their plans and revealed he would be traveling with his girlfriends. The news devastated Yangyang, so Suisui suggested that they go find him.

• Dania and Aemeath woke up together, and Aemeath carried the sore Dania to the bathroom and washed her hair.
• Dania changed the subject when Aemeath asked who could use Resonance to control water, then listened as Aemeath talked about her VTuber career.
• Roccia served Dania and Aemeath saved breakfast while Xiao Ling continued messaging Chongming Plucks Flowers.
• Xiao Ling told Chongming Plucks Flowers that he would travel from south to north with his girlfriends and planned to start in Guangzhou.
• Suisui saw how upset Yangyang was about Xiao Ling having girlfriends and suggested that they go find him.

Xiao Ling and the others returned from shopping, and he found a Phoebe Chibi doll abandoned at the villa door. After the household settled in, Phoebe Chibi came to life and headed into Xiao Ling’s bathroom, setting up an unexpected surprise.

• Xiao Ling, Lynae, and Chisa arrived home with shopping bags and found Phoebe Chibi at the door.
• Xiao Ling picked up Phoebe Chibi and tucked her into his coat pocket before bringing the bags inside.
• Dania and Aemeath greeted the returning shoppers, and Aemeath shared her cake with Rover.
• Xiao Ling delivered Roccia’s hand cream, and Roccia kissed him before sending him away until that night.
• Xiao Ling took Phoebe Chibi from his pocket and left her on his desk while he went downstairs to cook.
• Phoebe Chibi came to life, jumped off the desk, and walked into Xiao Ling’s bathroom as the villa’s residents remained unaware.

Xiao Ling and the girls discovered Phoebe unexpectedly in the villa after a scream led them upstairs. Once they learned how she had arrived, they welcomed her and sat down to eat while Xiao Ling got teased and punished for joking around.

• Xiao Ling called the girls to dinner, then went upstairs to fetch the chili sauce he had forgotten.
• A scream sent the girls upstairs, where they found Xiao Ling with a handprint on his face and Phoebe wrapped in a bath towel.
• Cartethyia recognized Phoebe, who explained that she had woken up in the bathtub and then run into Xiao Ling.
• Lynae remembered Xiao Ling bringing a Phoebe chibi into the house, and Xiao Ling recounted how he had found it.
• Roccia and the others welcomed Phoebe, while Xiao Ling performed an exaggerated salute and was pinched and scolded by Dania and Aemeath.
• Cartethyia served Phoebe red-braised pork trotter as the others ate, leaving Xiao Ling to endure his punishment.

Three days before the journey, Jinhsi spent the day making breakfast, visiting her friends, and searching for news of Rover. Yangyang sent word that Rover would arrive in Guangzhou in three days, leaving Jinhsi eagerly preparing for their reunion.

• Jinhsi opened her breakfast shop under the alias Lin Xi and served affordable xiaolongbao to local customers.
• Jinhsi brought food to Baizhi's clinic, where she ate with Baizhi, Chixia, Mia, and Changli.
• Jinhsi visited Avidia and Qiuyuan, who told her they had found no trace of Rover despite searching Guangzhou.
• Jinhsi received a note from Yangyang, delivered by Dumpling, saying that Rover would arrive in Guangzhou in three days.

Xiao Ling and the girls from Solaris gathered with Shorekeeper and their companions to begin their summer vacation trip. After loading their luggage onto the bus driven by Qiushui, they set off toward the highway.

• Xiao Ling reminded Aemeath, Chisa, Lynae, Sigrika, and Dania to check their luggage before the bus arrived.
• Shorekeeper greeted Xiao Ling and the group at the crossroads, while Lupa helped carry Dania’s heavy bag of snacks.
• Dania hid from Crimson Snow, then nervously accepted a Pocky stick and a head pat from her.
• Xiao Ling recognized Qiushui as the bus driver, and Qiushui explained that driving paid better than being a guest elder.
• Xiao Ling and the others loaded their luggage and boarded the bus, and Qiushui drove them toward the highway.

Xiao Ling and the others traveled by a luxurious coach to Guangzhou, where they checked into a five-star hotel. After explaining the city’s nickname and arranging rooms, the group headed upstairs, while three more women arrived at the reception desk.

• Qiushui drove the group toward Guangzhou in a customized semi-sleeper coach, where the passengers chatted, played games, worked, read, or slept along the way.
• The group arrived in Guangzhou, and Sigrika wondered why the City of Rams had no sheep.
• Xiao Ling led everyone to a five-star hotel and used a black card to arrange one king room and eight twin rooms.
• Xiao Ling explained the legend behind Guangzhou’s nickname, the City of Rams, to Sigrika.
• Xiao Ling gave the women room cards for the ninth floor and kept a room on the tenth floor as they prepared to choose their rooms.
• Three beautiful women arrived at the hotel reception after Xiao Ling’s group had gone toward the elevators.

Suisui, Yangyang, and Liang Yu checked into the hotel after Yangyang sensed Rover nearby. Xiao Ling left his room to find food and unexpectedly met Suisui, who followed him outside and proposed they walk together.

• Suisui checked in with Yangyang and Liang Yu, accepting a free room upgrade that required Liang Yu to share their room.
• Yangyang said her Flow confirmed that Rover was in the hotel, and the three went to room 1029.
• Xiao Ling planned a Guangzhou sightseeing route that included KG headquarters, Guangzhou Tower, and Yuexiu Park, then left to find food.
• Suisui caught the elevator with Xiao Ling, watched him discreetly, and followed him out of the hotel.
• Suisui suggested that she and Xiao Ling walk together because they were heading in the same direction.

Dania ran into Yangyang while looking for Hajiling, and the two grew closer over homemade pastries in Yangyang’s room. After Roccia sent Dania a photo of Hajiling with Suisui, Dania and Yangyang set off to confront him, leaving Liang Yu unsure whether to follow.

• Dania left Sigrika asleep and went to Hajiling’s room to ask him to take her out for food, but learned from his message that he had gone out to eat.
• Dania collided with Yangyang in the hallway, and Yangyang recognized her from Rover’s letters.
• Yangyang invited Dania to her room and shared homemade osmanthus pastries with her and Liang Yu as they talked about Dania’s past.
• Roccia sent Dania a photo of Hajiling chatting with Suisui at a rice noodle roll shop, prompting Aemeath to say she was coming over.
• Dania invited Yangyang to help confront Hajiling, and Yangyang agreed before they left Liang Yu behind in confusion.

Crimson Snow teased Roccia into admitting that she and Xiao Ling were in a relationship, and Roccia later found Xiao Ling dining with Suisui in Guangzhou. Roccia joined them and introduced Xiao Ling as her man, leaving Suisui to react to her possessive claim.

• Crimson Snow questioned Roccia about her relationship with Xiao Ling and tricked her into confessing that they were together.
• Roccia went out to find food, blamed Xiao Ling for Crimson Snow’s teasing, and spotted him at a rice noodle roll shop with Suisui.
• Roccia sent a photo to the group chat and entered the shop, accusing Xiao Ling of secretly meeting a pretty woman.
• Suisui welcomed Roccia to join them and cautioned her about making a public scene.
• Roccia introduced Xiao Ling as her man and said she did not care what others thought when she disciplined him.

Xiao Ling faced a tense gathering of the girls at a rice noodle roll shop, then followed a jealous Yangyang outside and reconciled with her. Liang Yu secretly photographed the affectionate pair as the group’s quarrel eased.

• Dania, Aemeath, Yangyang, and Liang Yu arrived at Xiao Ling’s table, where Suisui and Roccia had been trading barbs.
• Xiao Ling invited everyone to eat rice noodle rolls, and Yangyang left early after growing subdued.
• Xiao Ling followed Yangyang to a bridge, where she sulked because she had found him surrounded by other girls.
• Xiao Ling held Yangyang’s hand and embraced her until she blushed and began responding warmly.
• Liang Yu secretly photographed Xiao Ling and Yangyang making up and saved the picture.

Xiao Ling and his companions visited Jinhsi’s popular bun shop in Guangzhou, where he reunited with her after she finished work. Jinhsi’s joy turned to shock when Aemeath introduced herself as Xiao Ling’s daughter, leaving Jinhsi declaring she would never Xixi again.

• Xiao Ling, Yangyang, Suisui, Liang Yu, and Aemeath arrived early outside Jinhsi’s bun shop, and Suisui explained that fans had made it popular.
• As the shop opened, Xiao Ling crossed the street to buy soup dumplings for Yangyang and Aemeath, then left Jinhsi a note asking her to meet him after work.
• Jinhsi closed the shop at nine thirty and ran across the street to embrace Xiao Ling, telling him she had missed him.
• Aemeath admired Jinhsi’s dragon scales and introduced herself as Xiao Ling’s daughter.
• Xiao Ling confirmed that Aemeath counted as his daughter, and Jinhsi’s happiness at their reunion turned to dismay.

Xiao Ling and his companions reunited with Jinhsi and learned how she and Changli had settled in Guangzhou. After Changli confirmed that two people Xiao Ling asked about were alive, he resolved to investigate further, while the group prepared to share a meal.

• Jinhsi explained that Aemeath was Xiao Ling’s adopted daughter in Lahai-Roi and that she and Xiao Ling were now a couple.
• Jinhsi said Xiangli Yao had exchanged Jinzhou military technology to arrange legal identities and a home for her group.
• Xiao Ling and his companions visited Jinhsi’s home, where Changli welcomed them and teased Xiao Ling about his admirers.
• Changli confirmed that two people Xiao Ling had asked about were living people, not remnants of Tacet Discords, and invited him to tell her about Rinascita another time.
• Changli and Jinhsi went to prepare a meal, and Yangyang asked Xiao Ling to teach her to cook next time.

Xiao Ling invited Mia to meet Lupa, a champion Septimont gladiator who admired her and had searched for her. Mia, moved to learn that someone valued her fighting career, agreed to meet her fan.

• Jinhsi brought food to Baizhi's clinic, where Xiao Ling and his companions reunited with Baizhi, Chixia, and Mia.
• Chixia and Mia recognized Aemeath as the singer Wooly and happily asked her for autographs.
• Xiao Ling invited Mia to return with the group, prompting alarm until he explained that he wanted her to meet Lupa.
• Mia explained that she remembered falling into the sea before waking in this world, and Jinhsi confirmed her health was normal.
• Xiao Ling told Mia that Lupa was now a celebrated Septimont star gladiator who had searched for her, and Mia agreed to meet her.

Xiao Ling and his companions visited Qiuyuan, then spent time playing with local children until a pair of roosters attacked a little girl. Aemeath and the others rescued her, but Aemeath accidentally killed one of the chickens, leaving the group with an unexpected meal.

• Xiao Ling, Suisui, Yangyang, Aemeath, and Jinhsi arrived at Qiuyuan's home and learned more about his fugitive circumstances.
• Xiao Ling picked up one of Qiuyuan's chickens, and Suisui playfully hit him after he teased her about drooling over it.
• Aemeath, Yangyang, and Jinhsi played elastic-band jumping with the children, and Aemeath helped Yangyang relax and improve.
• Aemeath, Yangyang, and Jinhsi rescued a little girl from two roosters after Jinhsi immobilized the birds with her power over time.
• Aemeath accidentally killed one rooster by gripping it too tightly, while the other chicken stayed frozen in fear.

Aemeath brought home two chickens, and Qiuyuan cooked a meal that everyone enjoyed. As the group ate, Xiao Ling flirted by feeding Yangyang, Jinhsi, and Aemeath, while Qiuyuan watched with amusement.

• Aemeath explained that she had bought two chickens for fifty yuan and admitted that she had killed one chicken with her bare hands.
• Qiuyuan offered to cook the chickens, preparing white-cut chicken, Chongzhou spicy chicken, and chicken soup for the group.
• Aemeath tricked Suisui into eating spicy chicken, and Xiao Ling gave Suisui tea while admitting that he had considered adding chili oil to it.
• Suisui chased Aemeath in retaliation as Yangyang watched, while Xiao Ling fed Yangyang spicy chicken and Jinhsi white-cut chicken.
• Aemeath demanded that Xiao Ling feed her too, and Qiuyuan watched Xiao Ling surrounded by the women before finishing the wine in his jar.

Xiao Ling rested at the hotel after a day of shopping, then spent a quiet evening with Yangyang, who brought him homemade pastries and agreed to attend KG’s upcoming carnival. Yangyang fell asleep beside him, and Xiao Ling carried her to bed and wished her good night.

• Xiao Ling returned to the hotel with Yangyang and the others after shopping, while Mia settled into Lupa’s room and the girls chatted in their group chat.
• Yangyang visited Xiao Ling’s room with homemade pastries and fed him while he played Wuthering Waves.
• Xiao Ling and Yangyang fed each other the pastries and talked about KG’s upcoming carnival, which Yangyang agreed to attend after asking her sister.
• Yangyang fell asleep against Xiao Ling’s shoulder, and Xiao Ling carried her to bed, tucked her in, and wished her good night.

Jinhsi and Changli delivered homemade breakfast to their companions on the hotel’s ninth floor, meeting several familiar faces and discovering that a female Rover was staying there too. With everyone downstairs served, Jinhsi headed to the tenth floor, eager and nervous to see someone important to her.

• Jinhsi and Changli brought breakfast to room 905, where Roccia accepted meals for herself and her roommate.
• They delivered food to Mia and Lupa, then to Iuno and Augusta, who praised Jinhsi’s cooking and offered their help.
• At room 909, Jinhsi and Changli met a female Rover, and Jinhsi guessed she had come from a parallel spacetime.
• Jinhsi and Changli gave breakfast to the remaining ninth-floor guests, including Cartethyia, Phoebe, and Sigrika.
• After finishing the deliveries, Jinhsi rode the elevator to the tenth floor, excited to visit the person she wanted to see.

Suisui, Jinhsi, and Changli discovered Yangyang had spent the night in Xiao Ling’s room and teased her when she emerged looking disheveled. Xiao Ling said Yangyang had only fallen asleep and that he had used her as a body pillow, but Aemeath revealed that she and Xiao Ling had already been intimate, leaving Jinhsi stunned.

• Suisui noticed Yangyang had not returned to their room, and Liang Yu said she had not seen her the previous night.
• Yangyang came out of Xiao Ling’s room, and Changli teased her about sneaking ahead while Aemeath and the others arrived.
• Aemeath accused Yangyang and Xiao Ling of fooling around, but Xiao Ling said Yangyang had fallen asleep in his room and he had carried her to bed.
• Xiao Ling apologized to Suisui for not messaging her and said he had been busy playing video games.
• Aemeath admitted that she and Xiao Ling had already been intimate, and Jinhsi collapsed from shock.