Synopsis

Ming He, having trained his abilities, goes to Nandou to take the special enrollment exam, hoping to fulfill his promise with Lou Qian. He encounters her, and she, feeling a sense of obligation and perhaps lingering feelings from the past, decides to try dating him. Her friends disapprove due to Ming He's perceived lack of status and talent compared to other suitors, while Ming He remains unaware of her internal conflict and the pressure she's under. This chapter establishes a new dynamic between the two and sets the stage for potential future conflicts.