Film and TV: An Emotion Chest from the Start, and I Steal Gu Jia’s Role!

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Ji Zefeng is dashing around the Bird’s Nest in his volunteer uniform when he looks up and gets whacked on the back of the head by Gu Jia’s sign. That’s where their story begins. He buys Gu Jia popsicles, insists on paying, and sets up a cycle of “I’ll get it next time” excuses that keep them meeting. Within a month, they’re sharing a pair of earbuds and their romantic tension is off the charts.

While calming Ji Yangyang, Ji Zefeng runs into Yang Tao chasing after him across town. His jealousy earns him a silver treasure chest, and as he soothes the boy, he collects intermediate painting skills, advanced counter-tracking, and cash. Nan Li calls for help: “Be my boyfriend next week and scare off my blind date.”

Carrying seven-year-old Ji Yangyang, Ji Zefeng spots Yang Tao’s car outside the supermarket and turns to run. The System flashes messages like crazy: Gu Jia’s affection increased. Yang Tao’s hostility generated. Nan Li’s dependence generated. He squats by the roadside to placate Yangyang. “I’ll buy you a real race car someday.” Ji Yangyang says in a babyish voice, “Buy me a popsicle first.” Ji Zefeng glances at his account. The treasure-chest cash has reached 190,000. He’s been living off women dropping gear. Does that count as being kept by them?

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.