Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, after the White Mountain Battle, initiates a series of reforms in the Gondor Kingdom, centralizing power, and replacing the noble council with civil officials.
• He establishes professional military academies, breaks the military aristocracy's monopoly, and popularizes education.
• The church's Heretic Extermination Orders receive few responses due to repeated defeats and the depletion of assets.
• Zhou Ming leads a hundred-thousand-strong Conquest Legion towards the Holy Light Temple, conquering cities along the way.
• The Templar Knights Order, the church's last resort, is defeated by Zhou Ming's forces, which include Kodo Beasts equipped with cannons.
• Franstan, the former Grand Marshal, is captured and later recruited by Zhou Ming.
• Zhou Ming is crowned emperor in the Holy Light Temple, declaring imperial power over divine power.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming: Becomes more ambitious and determined to leave a legacy, leading his forces on a conquest to the Holy Light Temple.
• Franstan: Captured and later recruited by Zhou Ming, showing a willingness to switch allegiances for the chance to achieve victory.
• Pope Saint Mano III: Assassinated by fanatical believers after crowning Zhou Ming, reflecting the shifting power dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The shift from divine power to imperial power is a significant theme, reflecting Zhou Ming's growing influence and the waning power of the church.
• Ambition and legacy: Zhou Ming's desire to leave a lasting legacy drives his actions, leading to his conquest of the Holy Light Temple.
• The consequences of fanaticism: The fanatical believers who assassinate Pope Saint Mano III highlight the dangers of unchecked religious fervor.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming and his sons: There's a dynamic of concern and respect between Zhou Ming and his sons, with Allen showing filial piety and Alexander suggesting sending General Eric in Zhou Ming's place.
• Zhou Ming and Franstan: Their interaction reflects a complex relationship between rivals who have a deep understanding of each other, leading to Franstan's eventual recruitment.
• Zhou Ming and Pope Saint Mano III: Their interaction highlights the shift in power dynamics, with Zhou Ming asserting his authority over the Pope during the coronation ceremony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, after stabilizing the empire, focuses on arranging for his fifteen sons.
• He divides the empire into the Old Continent (Gangdor Empire) and the New Continent (New Gangdor Empire).
• Zhou Ming arranges his seven lesser-status sons in vassal kingdoms, and his daughter with the Snake Woman becomes a queen.
• He gives average sons stronger kingdoms to conquer, and the remaining three (Allen, George, Alexander) must choose between the Old Continent, New Continent, or the Gangdor Empire itself.
• Alexander attempts to assassinate Otto, is banished, and later enfeoffed to a small, remote country.
• Otto becomes Crown Prince and later Emperor, while Zhou Ming abdicates and lives peacefully until his death.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming shows his strategic and caring side in arranging his sons' futures.
• Otto demonstrates his political acumen and ruthlessness in becoming Emperor.
• Alexander reveals his ambition and impulsiveness, leading to his downfall.
• George shows interest in developing the New Continent.
• Zhou Ming's daughter with the Snake Woman proves herself a capable military leader.

Significant Themes

• Succession and Power: The struggle for power and succession among Zhou Ming's sons.
• Legitimacy vs. Merit: The debate between Otto and Alexander over who should inherit the throne.
• Ambition vs. Comfort: The contrast between Alexander's desire for comfort and George's willingness to struggle on the New Continent.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with his sons, showing favoritism towards Otto and Alexander, and arranging for the others based on their abilities.
• Otto and Alexander's rivalry leads to Alexander's attempt on Otto's life.
• Zhou Ming's conversation with Otto before his death reveals his reasons for treating Otto differently and expresses his hopes for the empire's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, after completing the "Lord's Dispute" game instance with an SS rating, wakes up in the real world.
• He finds himself in a hot, poorly ventilated rental room, struggling with basic needs.
• He realizes the stark contrast between his luxurious life in the game and his current reality.

Character Development

• Zhou Ming, despite his achievements in the game, is now facing the harsh reality of his real-life situation.
• He shows determination to change his current circumstances.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between virtual and real life.
• The struggle of facing harsh reality after achieving greatness in a game.
• The desire for change and improvement.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with the game system, expressing his dissatisfaction with his game evaluation.
• There are no other character interactions in this chapter.

Detailed but Concise

• Zhou Ming wakes up in his real-life rental room after completing the "Lord's Dispute" game with an SS rating.
• He finds the room hot and stuffy, with mosquitoes, and his living conditions are poor.
• He compares his current reality to his luxurious life in the game and decides he needs to change his situation.
• He expresses dissatisfaction with his game evaluation, feeling he should have gotten a higher score.
• He decides not to pursue a higher score in the "Lord's Dispute" instance, but looks forward to the next instance, "Prosperous Era."
• He slaps a mosquito, symbolizing his determination to change his current circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, short on money, seeks ways to earn quickly.
• He considers various options like moving bricks, finding a job, freelancing, writing web novels, gambling, and more.
• He decides to improve his attributes using achievement points from The Sims game.
• He buys and uses 1000 [Intelligence Cards], 1000 [Strength Cards], and 1000 [Agility Cards].
• After using them, he experiences a surge of energy and intense hunger, eating vast amounts of food for three days.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming becomes more proactive and strategic in his thinking, reflecting his improved [Intelligence].
• He demonstrates increased physical strength and agility, showing the effects of the [Strength] and [Agility] cards.
• His eating habits change drastically due to the increased energy consumption from attribute enhancement.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of wealth and the desire for a better life.
• The consequences of rapid attribute enhancement and the need for energy replenishment.
• The struggle between immediate gratification (quick money) and long-term goals (writing a novel).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with various snack shop owners, shocking them with his insatiable appetite.
• He doesn't interact with any other characters in this chapter, focusing mainly on his internal thoughts and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, a skilled card player, wins money from elderly players in various chess and card rooms.
• He becomes known as the "God of Mahjong" and is blacklisted by the owners of these establishments, making it difficult for him to continue winning.
• Zhou Ming decides to move to a better apartment and plans to make money through writing a novel on Qidian Chinese Website.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming demonstrates his intelligence and adaptability in winning money through card games.
• He shows ambition and a desire for a better life, moving to a more comfortable apartment.
• Zhou Ming also displays a desire to earn money through legitimate means, choosing to write a novel instead of continuing to gamble.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and the desire for a better life.
• The struggle between legitimate and illegitimate means of making money.
• The challenges of being too skilled in a game and the consequences of being blacklisted.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with various elderly players, winning their money.
• He communicates with the landlord, Lin, to rent a new apartment.
• Zhou Ming's interactions with the owners of chess and card rooms are mentioned, showing their collective effort to blacklist him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming completes two chapters of his novel, "I'm an Emperor in Another World."
• He begins learning sculpting using tools and video tutorials.
• He sets up a stall on Fengxiang Road Street to carve wooden sculptures for money.
• Song Feifei commissions a chibi-style wooden carving of herself.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming discovers his talent for sculpting and decides to use it as a source of income.
• Song Feifei shows interest in Zhou Ming's wooden sculptures and gets one carved for herself.

Significant Themes

• The importance of learning new skills and adaptability.
• The value of hard work and dedication, as seen in Zhou Ming's approach to sculpting.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with several customers, including Song Feifei, showcasing his professionalism and friendliness.
• Song Feifei and her friends bond over their shared appreciation for Zhou Ming's wooden sculptures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, now a successful wood carver, checks his novel's progress on Qidian. Despite decent word count, views, recommendations, and bookmarks are low.
• He spends his time watching variety shows and becomes engrossed in "The Brain," a TV show featuring mental competitions like Rubik's Cube solving, mental calculation, and memory challenges.
• Frustrated with the show's lack of Chinese competitors in mental calculation and the weak performance of Chinese Rubik's Cube competitors, Zhou Ming decides to challenge "The Brain" himself.
• He buys Rubik's Cubes of various sizes, practices solving them, and records his impressive speeds, including blindfolded solves.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming's confidence in his intellectual abilities grows as he realizes he can perform tasks similar to those on "The Brain."
• His competitive nature is sparked by his frustration with the show's lack of Chinese success in mental calculation and Rubik's Cube solving.

Significant Themes

• The power of intelligence and memory, as demonstrated by Zhou Ming's ability to recall vast amounts of information and solve complex problems quickly.
• National pride and the desire to represent one's country in competition, as seen in Zhou Ming's frustration with China's lack of success on "The Brain."

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with the contestants and hosts of "The Brain" through his TV screen, feeling both inspired and frustrated by their performances.
• He does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, as he is alone in his room, watching TV and practicing Rubik's Cube solves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming qualifies for the Rubik's Cube expert selection competition in NJ City.
• Zhou Ming meets Su Yuxiang again at the library and they decide to have lunch together.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming: Shows interest in philosophy and social class struggles, indicating a growing political awareness. He also demonstrates concern for Su Yuxiang's well-being.
• Su Yuxiang: Develops feelings for Zhou Ming, appreciating his diligence and desire to learn. She feels guilty for the trouble she caused him and wants to make amends.

Significant Themes

• Social class struggles and revolution, as Zhou Ming reads about Mao's thoughts.
• The power of education and self-improvement, as Zhou Ming spends time in the library learning.
• The importance of independent thought and action, as Su Yuxiang appreciates Zhou Ming's strength and willpower.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming and Su Yuxiang: They reconnect and share a meal, with Su Yuxiang feeling grateful and fond of Zhou Ming. Zhou Ming shows concern for Su Yuxiang's well-being and invites her to lunch.
• Zhou Ming and the bespectacled man: The man observes Zhou Ming and Su Yuxiang, feeling envy and curiosity. He later reads the same philosophy books as Zhou Ming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming reveals he's not a migrant worker but a college graduate who struggled to find work.
• Su Yuxiang offers to help Zhou Ming find a job, but he declines.
• Zhou Ming and Su Yuxiang engage in a philosophical discussion.
• Zhou Ming is revealed to be a skilled wood carver with a large following.

Character Developments

• Su Yuxiang: Realizes her initial assumptions about Zhou Ming were wrong. Develops respect for his skills and persistence.
• Zhou Ming: Shows humility and determination in pursuing his passion for wood carving despite initial struggles.

Significant Themes

• Prejudice and Assumptions: Su Yuxiang's initial judgment of Zhou Ming based on his appearance and her assumptions about migrant workers.
• Pursuit of Passion vs. Stability: Zhou Ming's choice to pursue his passion for wood carving over a stable job offer.
• The Value of Skills: Zhou Ming's exceptional wood carving skills are recognized and appreciated by those around him.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuxiang and Zhou Ming: Engage in a philosophical debate, leading to mutual respect and understanding.
• Zhou Ming and his clients: Interact with people eager to commission his wood carving skills, showcasing his popularity and talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The qualifying round for The Brain's Rubik's Cube competition consists of four elimination rounds with increasing time pressure.
• Zhou Ming advances to the next round with a consistent sub-seven-second solve time.
• Zhou Ming learns he will compete in speedcubing against Wang Yinghao instead of his intended event, blindfolded solving.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming maintains his calm and composure throughout the qualifying rounds, revealing his unique solving method and exceptional hand speed.
• Zhou Ming decides to compete in speedcubing against Wang Yinghao despite his initial intention to challenge Jia Li Ping in blindfolded solving.

Significant Themes

• The importance of consistency in competition, as demonstrated by Zhou Ming's steady performance.
• The manipulation behind the scenes in The Brain, hinting at the show's lack of fairness.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with the five other contestants who advanced to the next round, revealing his background and intentions.
• The contestants discuss their motivations for joining The Brain, ranging from personal goals to financial reasons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The first challenge, "Floating Algae Shadowing," is completed by Yu Yi Pei, who then challenges Wang Yi Heng (Shui Ge).
• Zhou Ming, the "Rubik's Cube Emperor," competes in the "Ultimate Rubik's Cube Showdown," setting a new world record in the 3x3 speedcubing event and advancing to the Rubik's Cube Championship.

Character Developments

• Yu Yi Pei: Confident and cocky, he completes the first challenge and challenges Shui Ge.
• Zhou Ming: Initially timid, he gains confidence and composure on stage, revealing his skill and ambition, and advances to the Hall of Fame.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and self-belief: Both Yu Yi Pei and Zhou Ming display confidence in their abilities, with Zhou Ming's belief in himself leading to his success.
• Ambition and competition: The characters strive to prove themselves and challenge others, driving the competition forward.
• Showmanship: The characters, especially Yu Yi Pei and Zhou Ming, use their personalities and bold statements to draw attention and hype the competition.

Character Interactions

• Yu Yi Pei and Shui Ge: Yu Yi Pei's cocky demeanor provokes Shui Ge, setting up their PK match.
• Zhou Ming and Wang Yinghao: Zhou Ming challenges Wang Yinghao, leading to their intense competition in the speedcubing event.
• Zhou Ming and Wang Wei: Despite being competitors, they display camaraderie and sportsmanship, with Zhou Ming offering to treat Wang Wei to a meal after their match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming returns from NJ after participating in The Brain TV show.
• He receives a text from Su Yuxiang, adding her as a QQ friend.
• He learns that his novel, 'I'm an Emperor in Another World,' has been contracted.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming shows growth in his confidence and communication skills, engaging in a lengthy conversation with Su Yuxiang.
• Su Yuxiang shows interest in Zhou Ming's woodcarving skills and asks him to make carvings for her.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and hard work, as shown by Zhou Ming's dedication to his novel and Rubik's Cube skills.
• The power of communication and building relationships, as seen in Zhou Ming's interactions with Su Yuxiang and his new friends from The Brain.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming and Su Yuxiang engage in a friendly and playful conversation on QQ, leading to a mutual understanding and agreement for Zhou Ming to make wood carvings for her.
• Zhou Ming interacts with his editor, Bai Han, discussing the novel's progress and contract details.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Lord's Dispute" instance dungeon ends with the white-robed elder, Fidel, successfully spreading the "Truth" religion across the entire western continent.
• Zhou Ming, playing as Fidel, achieves a Perfect Clear, earning a high game rating of 'sss'.
• Zhou Ming decides to explore the next instance dungeon, "Prosperous Era".

Character Developments

• Fidel, the white-robed elder, becomes a fanatical follower of the God of Truth, spreading the religion across the continent and planning to conquer the eastern continent.
• Zhou Ming, as Fidel, demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, combining science and religion to create a powerful force.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and religion in shaping societies and cultures.
• The consequences of fanaticism and extremism in Fidel's character.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in navigating different game instances.

Character Interactions

• The white-robed elder (Fidel) interacts with the God of Truth, receiving guidance and blessings.
• Zhou Ming interacts with the game system, purchasing character cards and skills to prepare for the next instance dungeon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming watches the fifth episode of Season Four of The Brain, in which he appears as a contestant.
• Su Yuxiang, a woman he recently met, also watches the episode and is thrilled by his performance.
• Zhou Ming breaks the world record for Rubik's Cube speed-solving and advances to the next round.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming: Shows his competitive side and skill in Rubik's Cube speed-solving.
• Su Yuxiang: Reveals her excited and passionate side when watching Zhou Ming on TV, contrasting with her usual refined demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Competition and excellence: Zhou Ming's determination and skill in the Rubik's Cube challenge highlight the theme of striving for excellence.
• First impressions and prejudices: Su Yuxiang's initial impression of Zhou Ming as a simple, uneducated man is challenged as she learns about his Rubik's Cube skills.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming and Su Yuxiang: Although they haven't interacted directly in this chapter, their connection is established through the TV show, with Su Yuxiang expressing excitement and support for Zhou Ming's achievement.
• Su Yuxiang and her family: Su Yuxiang's family members react to her excitement and learn about Zhou Ming, showing interest in him as a potential suitor for their daughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming's Rubik's Cube performance gains massive online recognition.
• In the Prosperous Era instance, Crown Prince Li Hong drinks poisoned wine and dies, leading to Zhou Ming's loss of 5 million achievement points.
• Zhou Ming decides to play as the Son of the Jiedushi in the next round and purchases relevant items and skills.
• Zhou Ming explores the instance in injection mode, discovering the instance's name and special environment affect the rating.
• Zhou Ming prepares to enter the instance personally, purchasing character cards and skill cards for the Landlord's Son (Eldest Son) character.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming learns from his mistakes and strategizes for his next attempt in the instance.
• Crown Prince Li Hong remains filial and benevolent until his death, leading to Zhou Ming's loss of the character.

Significant Themes

• The theme of learning from mistakes and adapting strategies is prominent as Zhou Ming changes his approach based on his previous loss.
• The instance's special environment and its impact on the rating introduce the concept of system limitations and penalties.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with the system, purchasing character cards and skill cards to prepare for his next attempt in the instance.
• Crown Prince Li Hong's interaction with the eunuch and guards highlights his filial piety and lack of survival instincts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, a six-year-old boy with exceptional intelligence and literary talent, composes a poem by the North River.
• He returns to the fortified village, where his father, Tian Jian, scolds the attendants for allowing Zhou Ming to go out alone.
• Zhou Ming pleads for the attendants and shows his father the poem, which is praised for its heroic spirit.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming: Demonstrates his intelligence, literary talent, and filial piety by writing a poem and pleading for his attendants.
• Tian Jian (Father): Shows concern for his son's health and appreciation for his literary talent.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and talent: Zhou Ming's exceptional abilities are highlighted.
• Filial piety: Zhou Ming's concern for his attendants and his father's love for him are emphasized.
• Heroic spirit: The poem Zhou Ming writes reflects this theme.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming and Tian Jian: The interaction between father and son shows their mutual affection and respect.
• Zhou Ming and the attendants: Zhou Ming's concern for his attendants' well-being demonstrates his kindness and maturity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming is held and kissed by his affectionate mother, Madam Cui, while his father, Tian Feng, discusses poetry with her.
• Zhou Ming practices calligraphy in the pavilion, feeling lonely and bored without modern entertainment or peers.
• Zhou Ming decides to focus on mastering the Four Arts (zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting) and plans to introduce new forms of art and literature to the era.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming: He feels lonely and bored in this new world, but he is determined to make the most of his situation. He plans to master the Four Arts and introduce new forms of art and literature to gain fame.
• Tian Feng: He is a great landlord who laments the decline of his family's status and hopes that his son, Zhou Ming, will restore their glory.
• Madam Cui: She is a talented woman from a distinguished family who appreciates poetry and has a loving relationship with Tian Feng.

Significant Themes

• The rigid hierarchy of family background and the importance of status in this world.
• The emphasis on studying and mastering the Four Arts for a successful life.
• Zhou Ming's desire for fame and his plans to introduce new forms of art and literature to gain it.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with his parents, Madam Cui and Tian Feng, who display their affection for each other and discuss poetry in front of him.
• Zhou Ming feels lonely and bored, with no peers to interact with, and longs for modern entertainment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, Tian Feng's son, presents a detailed plan to diversify the family's income, including integrated farming and livestock, salt production from seawater, and ocean fishing.
• Tian Feng is initially skeptical but agrees to test the salt production method on a small scale.
• After successful salt production, Tian Feng becomes more enthusiastic about the plans, envisioning a vast salt field that could yield millions of shi of salt.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming demonstrates maturity, knowledge, and vision beyond his six years, challenging traditional views and proving his capabilities.
• Tian Feng transitions from skepticism to enthusiasm as he sees the potential of his son's plans and the possibility of reclaiming the family's ancestral tablets.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to local conditions and circumstances.
• The importance of wealth and economic power.
• The tension between traditional values and innovative ideas.
• Ambition and its awakening.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming challenges and convinces his father, Tian Feng, of the feasibility and potential benefits of his plans.
• Tian Feng, initially skeptical, becomes supportive and enthusiastic as he sees the potential of his son's ideas.
• The interaction between father and son leads to a shift in their relationship, with Tian Feng now viewing Zhou Ming as a capable and visionary partner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Tian family successfully implements the seawater salt-drying experiment.
• Father Tian Feng allocates resources to push forward Zhou Ming's agricultural, salt, and ocean fishing plans.
• The "Great Farm Plan" is initiated, transforming tenant farming into a hired-labor system.
• The "Great Salt Field Plan" achieves remarkable success, with "HaiPing salt" dominating the market in Qing Province.
• Zhou Ming advises his father to invest in local officials to secure their support and avoid imperial scrutiny.
• The "Ocean Fishing Company Plan" is established, with Zhou Ming aiming for a long-term maritime strategy.

Character Developments

• Father Tian Feng becomes more supportive of Zhou Ming's plans and takes a more active role in their implementation.
• Zhou Ming demonstrates strategic thinking and foresight, focusing on the long-term potential of the ocean strategy.
• Zhou Ming shows maturity and responsibility, entrusting his father with the management of the family's business affairs while he prepares to study at WenYuan Academy.

Significant Themes

• Long-term Planning: Zhou Ming emphasizes the importance of long-term strategies and patience in achieving his goals.
• Adaptation and Change: The transition from traditional tenant farming to a hired-labor system highlights the characters' adaptability and willingness to embrace change.
• Power Dynamics: The relationship between the Tian family and local officials illustrates the complex power dynamics in feudal societies.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming and Father Tian Feng collaborate on implementing Zhou Ming's plans, with Father Tian Feng taking a more active role in managing the family's businesses.
• Zhou Ming advises his father on political matters, demonstrating his strategic thinking and maturity.
• Zhou Ming's interactions with the tenant farmers and hired workers show his understanding of their needs and his ability to adapt to their circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ming, a young scholar, leaves his home in HaiPing County to study at WenYuan Academy in Qing Province, accompanied by his bookboy, A Fu.
• Upon arrival, he is impressed by the academy's grandeur and the variety of arts taught.
• He is assigned to Tongsheng Class 1 and learns about the academy's class system and its additional classes for special talents.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ming: Shows filial piety towards his parents and determination to study hard.
• Zhou Ming's parents: Display concern and love for their son.
• Zhou Ming's sister, Tian Jiao: Demonstrates affection for her brother.
• Lu Wencai, Tang Junming, Yao Qingxiao, Sima Zhi: Introduce themselves as Zhou Ming's roommates, each with their own preferences for the most beautiful women in the academy.

Significant Themes

• Filial piety and respect for elders.
• The pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.
• The beauty of arts and learning.
• Male camaraderie and shared interests.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ming interacts with his parents, showing filial piety and reassuring them of his safety.
• Zhou Ming's roommates discuss their preferences for the most beautiful women in the academy, showcasing their shared interest in women's appearances.
• Zhou Ming's interactions with his roommates are minimal, as he retreats to sleep after their lively discussion.