The negotiation scene with the hundred taels is such a smart plot point. It's not just about money; it's about dignity. Zhao Xingyue knows her worth. And the way the maid swoops in to pay shows the county assistant's daughter is desperate to keep this quiet.
I’m really curious about how the Bai family branch conflict is going to unfold. Han Yi’s situation with his parents arguing about money and his forced charity feels like classic setup for a background villain. You know someone like that is going to end up being a huge pain later, especially if the game gives Han Yi real power.
1 On the topic of dialogue, the “baby” exchange between Xie Fanxing and the male escort is so loaded. She calls him a little cowherd, and he’s clearly not okay with that. But later, when she calls him “baby” again at the birthday banquet, it’s almost mischievous. I think the story is trying to blur the lines between who she’s really attracted to. The cliche of a one-night stand who is actually a CEO is fun though, even if typical.