Throughout the book, Shu Shi has often been portrayed as the antagonist, but he had no choice but to follow the storyline in order to become the main character in a different book. As per the plot, his fate was to meet his end at the hands of the heroine's sword. However, when the moment came for him to die, Zhan Qingchen appeared with her sword and asked for his final words. Seeing her beautiful yet cold face, Shu Shi couldn't help but feel angry. In a last act of defiance, he pulled her down and forcefully kissed her. "This is the last time we'll ever see each other," he thought as he closed his eyes in satisfaction. Zhan Qingchen, who despised men, now had her purity taken away by her sworn enemy. This kiss was the ultimate revenge for Shu Shi. He knew that after this, he would be reborn and become the true "Favored Son of Heavens." But to his surprise, Zhan Qingchen used a precious treasure to save him from the brink of death. Now, as they sat in silence, the atmosphere between them became extremely awkward. Finally, unable to bear the tension any longer, Zhan Qingchen spoke up. "Explain yourself, why did you kiss me?" she demanded. Shu Shi, caught off guard, could only reply with his name, "Su Shi..."
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