Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang and his squad retrieve a Carbon Dioxide Capture Unit and Thermonuclear Fusion Fuel Rods from a high-rise building.
• The Pioneer's Logistics Department reports a significant increase in waste retrieval and processing efficiency due to the Blue Jackets' efforts.
• The repaired Magnetic Confinement Plasma CNC Machine Tool is delivered to the Players' outpost.
• Chu Guang opens Blind Boxes using his accumulated Reward Points.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership in the mission.
• The Blue Jackets show resilience, hard work, and adaptability in their new environment.
• Li De, the Section Chief, shows understanding and appreciation for the Blue Jackets' efforts.
• Chu Guang considers the Players' motivations and decides to share the Shelter's progress with them.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and hard work in overcoming adversity.
• The value of unity and cooperation among diverse groups.
• The impact of technology and innovation on society and the environment.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and his squad work together to complete their mission.
• Li De and Wang Jie discuss the Blue Jackets' demands and the Pioneer's financial situation.
• Chu Guang interacts with the Players through the Official Website Forum and shares the Shelter's progress with them.
• The Blue Jackets and the Players at the Action Camp engage in trade and exchange, fostering a sense of community.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Guang opens 33 Beginner Blind Boxes, getting 22 lollipops, food items, and cotton seeds.
• He receives a Machine Tool from the Pioneer as a gift.
• The Pioneer finds a Fuel Rod and plans to depart in three days.
• Chu Guang uses the Machine Tool to process AK-47 parts.

Character Developments

• Chu Guang shows interest in using new technology and resources to benefit Shelter 404.
• Captain Lu demonstrates leadership and gratitude towards Chu Guang.

Significant Themes

• Resource management and allocation.
• The impact of technology on survival and development.
• Friendship and mutual aid between shelters.

Character Interactions

• Chu Guang and Captain Lu express gratitude and respect for each other.
• Chu Guang and Xiao Qi discuss the Machine Tool's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Outpost Base acquires a "Magnetic Confinement Plasma Processing Machine Tool" with 99% durability, increasing the Industrial Index to 250.
• Players are surprised and curious about the new machine tool, but most find its usage expensive and impractical for individual players.
• Chu Guang sets the machine tool's startup fee high to deter casual use and encourage production of tools and high-tech equipment.
• Chu Guang designs two new rifles, LD-47s (sniper) and LD-47 (assault), both named "Scythe," and plans to mass-produce them using stamped receivers.
• Steel Plant No. 81 receives a special order for 100 receivers and 100 barrels, stimulating the plant's production and expansion.

Character Developments

• Chu Guang: Shows strategic thinking in setting high prices for the machine tool to encourage specific production and plans for mass-producing new rifles.
• Brother Toilet and Brother Levin: Excited about the new order, they invest in production and expansion, seeing a promising future for their steel plant.
• Tail: Quick to act, he tries to buy the new rifles but is told they're samples not for sale.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and resource management in production and trade.
• The impact of technology and innovation on industry and economy.
• The difference between the perspectives of players and NPCs regarding the value of items and resources.

Character Interactions

• Chu Guang interacts with Xiao Qi, discussing the purpose and usage of the new machine tool.
• Tail interacts with Xia Yan, trying to buy the new rifles but is told they're samples.
• Brother Toilet and Brother Levin discuss their plans for the steel plant's expansion and production.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Guang leads a team to retrieve resources from an abandoned Carbon Dioxide Capture Unit.
• They encounter Mutants, including a Tyrant, which they avoid.
• They find a large amount of valuable resources, including Dilat Rubber, which can be used for various purposes.

Character Developments

• Chu Guang demonstrates strategic thinking by updating a delivery quest on the VM to keep the young players busy.
• Luo Hua shows his expertise in chemical engineering and his enthusiasm for helping others.

Significant Themes

• The value of resources and the importance of proper management and distribution.
• The dangers of the Wasteland and the need for caution and preparedness.

Character Interactions

• Chu Guang and Luo Hua bond over their shared experiences and interests.
• Luo Hua offers to write a letter of recommendation to his friend on the East Coast, showing his eagerness to help.
• The young players show their eagerness to prove themselves and their desire for better equipment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pioneer finally departs after repairs, leaving behind supplies and reinforcing the action camp.
• Chu Guang buys metallic hydrogen batteries, grain, crop seeds, and "Miner Type I Exoskeletons" with the earned CR.
• The action camp grows into a Survivor Settlement, renamed "Everlasting Farmstead," marking the end of the "Land Fortress" expansion pack.

Character Developments

• Luo Hua reflects on his journey and writes letters to Batchi and Old Man.
• Li De realizes the financial impact of the Blue Jackets' trading activities.
• Chu Guang decides to sell his old armor and issues new exoskeletons to players.

Significant Themes

• The impact of trade and commerce on the community and economy.
• The importance of strategic reserves and resource management.
• The growth and development of the action camp into a Survivor Settlement.

Character Interactions

• Luo Hua and Batchi's friendship is reinforced through letters.
• Li De and Wang Jie discuss the financial implications of the Blue Jackets' trading.
• Chu Guang interacts with Captain Lu Yang, expressing gratitude and well-wishes for their future meetings.
• Players discuss the departure of the Pioneer and the conclusion of the expansion pack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Action Camp" marker on the VM map changes to "Everlasting Farmstead" (LV1 Village), with needs for Building Materials and tendencies for Exploration and Construction.
• Over 200 players resurrect at the same time, causing chaos at the Vault's B2 Level.
• Chu Guang receives two quests: explore Vault 117 to unlock B3 Level and find the VM of Vault 117's Manager.
• The Legion captives are put to labor reform, with Varnus sent to the Brick Kiln and the others tasked with clearing snow and leveling land.

Character Developments

• Makabazi, excited about being the first to leave the Vault, leads the charge to the Elevator.
• Xia Yan, acting as the Weapon Shop Shopkeeper, begins guiding the new players.
• Varnus, initially expecting execution, is relieved to be given labor reform instead.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of survival in the Wasteland, where death is common and labor is the only way to survive.
• The power dynamics between the Corporation, the Legion, and the local survivors.
• The importance of resources and expansion for the players and the Manager.

Character Interactions

• Makabazi and the other players compete to be the first to leave the Vault.
• Xia Yan interacts with the new players, quoting lines from the Weapon Shop Shopkeeper.
• Chu Guang interacts with Varnus, assigning him to labor reform and discussing ransom later.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players redeem Activity Points for gift boxes, leading to a surge in forum activity.
• The special prize, an Exoskeleton, and the first prize, the "Black Swan" G9 Assault Rifle, are highly sought after.
• Fountain Commander draws an Exoskeleton, causing envy and jealousy among other players.

Character Developments

• Fountain Commander gains popularity and confidence after drawing the Exoskeleton.
• Night Ten, Fang Chang, Gale, and Old Bai discuss their lottery results in their group chat.

Significant Themes

• Envy and jealousy among players due to lottery results.
• The allure of rare and powerful in-game items.
• The divide between European Emperors (lucky players) and Africans (unlucky players).

Character Interactions

• Fountain Commander interacts with other players on the forum, causing envy and bids for his Exoskeleton.
• Night Ten, Fang Chang, Gale, Old Bai, and There Really Are Mosquitoes in the WC discuss their lottery results and plans in their group chat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players gather at the Outpost Base, forming groups for various quests.
• Manager's old armor is auctioned off, bought by Fang Chang for his team's tank.
• Mole and Mosquito receive a quest from the Manager to clear the subway entrance leading to Vault 117.
• Makabazi receives a quest to plant Corn seeds in the Greenhouse Ruins.

Character Developments

• Mole becomes more competitive and eager for rewards.
• Mosquito offers to modify Fountain's exoskeleton to resemble the Manager's armor.
• Makabazi shows enthusiasm and responsibility towards his quest.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and coordination in challenging quests.
• The value of hard work and dedication in achieving goals, as seen in Makabazi's quest.

Character Interactions

• Mole and Mosquito discuss their quest together.
• Makabazi interacts with the Manager, showing respect and determination.
• Players form groups based on their quests and skills, showcasing teamwork and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Varnus struggles to adapt to his new role at the Brick Factory, but eventually finds it bearable.
• News arrives of a second wave of Wanderers fleeing from the north, totaling around a hundred, mostly old, weak, women, and children.
• Chu Guang leads a group of young Players and Guards to Everlasting Farmstead to assist the Wanderers.

Character Developments

• Varnus begins to understand the lives of the lower class under the Manager's rule, finding it more comfortable than he expected.
• Yang Ergou, the Foreman, expresses contentment with his life under the Manager's rule, contrasting with Varnus's initial expectations.
• Old Lukka stands firm against the Wanderers, awaiting the Manager's arrival.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Legion's and the Manager's rule, and the lives of the lower class under each.
• The harsh reality of survival in the wasteland, with Wanderers facing danger and hardship even in their flight.

Character Interactions

• Varnus and Yang Ergou bond over their shared experience, with Yang Ergou expressing his contentment with life under the Manager.
• Old Lukka and Li, the leader of the Wanderers, engage in a tense standoff, with Old Lukka maintaining his composure and awaiting the Manager's arrival.
• Chu Guang checks on Varnus's progress at the Brick Factory, showing concern for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of 187 wanderers, led by Li, arrives at Everlasting Farmstead.
• Chu Guang allows them to stay, offering shelter and work in exchange.
• The wanderers are given a large pot of porridge and allowed to build a camp outside the East Gate.
• Old Lukka reports that one of the wanderers has typhoid fever and that the grain supply is tight.

Character Developments

• Li, the leader of the wanderers, shows gratitude and willingness to work for shelter.
• Chu Guang demonstrates kindness and generosity by providing food and shelter to the wanderers.
• Old Lukka shows concern for the welfare of the Outpost Base and its inhabitants.

Significant Themes

• Survival and cooperation in a harsh world.
• The importance of resources, such as grain, in ensuring survival.
• The value of work and labor in exchange for necessities.

Character Interactions

• Li interacts with Chu Guang, expressing gratitude and willingness to work.
• Old Lukka interacts with Chu Guang, reporting concerns about the wanderers and the grain supply.
• Chu Guang interacts with Li, offering him a new name and discussing work arrangements.

Plot Points & Events

• The Legion's offensive against the Great Rift Valley fails, resulting in heavy casualties.
• General Krass is captured by the Aegis System's forces.
• The first weapon production line in Shelter 404 is operational, producing AK-74M rifles.
• Chu Guang tests the newly produced rifle and seeks Xia Yan's advice for improvement.

Character Developments

• General Krass shows resilience and defiance even after capture.
• Chu Guang demonstrates increased diligence and initiative in managing Shelter 404's affairs.
• Xia Yan shows interest in improving the newly produced rifle.

Significant Themes

• The harsh realities of war and its impact on soldiers.
• The importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The role of innovation and improvement in survival and success.

Character Interactions

• General Krass interacts with his captors, displaying defiance and determination.
• Chu Guang and Xia Yan discuss the newly produced rifle, with Xia Yan offering to help improve it.
• Players interact with each other, discussing the storyline between Chu Guang and Xia Yan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• New weapons, the LD-47 Rifles, are introduced at the Outpost Base Weapon Shop.
• Players gather around the shop but find the ammunition too expensive for their current level.
• Chu Guang visits the Everlasting Farmstead and learns about the high demand for butchers due to an influx of Prey.
• The Wanderers' Camp faces an internal conflict regarding the treatment of a sick old man.
• A young man named Yin Fang, who knows medicine, steps in to treat the old man's frostbite.
• Chu Guang visits the Wanderers' Camp and hires a butcher named Sun Cheng.
• A group of bounty hunters is seen surveilling the Everlasting Farmstead, and they are attacked by some players.

Character Developments

• Chu Guang shows concern for the well-being of the players and the Wanderers, trying to maintain order and provide for their needs.
• Jiu Li demonstrates leadership and diplomacy in handling the internal conflict within the Wanderers' Camp.
• Sun Cheng shows determination to protect his father and willingness to work for Chu Guang.
• Yin Fang reveals his medical knowledge and steps up to treat the old man's frostbite.
• The bounty hunters, led by Eugene, are cautious and consider negotiation before resorting to violence.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among survivors.
• The tension between different groups of survivors and the potential for conflict.
• The role of medicine and medical knowledge in survival.

Character Interactions

• Chu Guang interacts with Old Lukka, discussing the need for butchers and deciding to hire from the Wanderers' Camp.
• Jiu Li and Sun Cheng have a heated argument over the treatment of Sun Cheng's father, with Jiu Xun and other Wanderers taking sides.
• Yin Fang steps in to treat Sun Cheng's father, showing his medical knowledge and earning the trust of the Wanderers.
• The bounty hunters, led by Eugene, are observed by some players, leading to a conflict.
• The players, led by Edge Paddler, decide to attack the bounty hunters, seeing them as a source of Silver Coins and Contribution Points.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yin Fang, a former Academy prospector with a bionic prosthetic, performs a successful surgery on an old man in the Wanderer Camp.
• Chu Guang, the manager of Shelter 404, witnesses the surgery and offers help and job opportunities to Yin Fang.
• Eugene, a mercenary hired by The Academy to capture Yin Fang, attacks the Wanderer Camp, leading to a confrontation with Shelter 404's players.
• Eugene is captured and reveals that Yin Fang is a wanted defector from The Academy, with a bounty of 5000 CR.

Character Developments

• Yin Fang: Shows proficiency in medicine, using his bionic prosthetic to perform a delicate surgery. He is revealed to be a defector from The Academy, hiding his past from Chu Guang.
• Chu Guang: Demonstrates his leadership and management skills, offering help and job opportunities to Yin Fang. He also shows strategic thinking by sending players to support the Wanderer Camp and capturing Eugene.
• Eugene: Reveals his mercenary background and the commission from The Academy to capture Yin Fang. He shows desperation and willingness to negotiate when captured.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Honesty: Yin Fang's deception about his past raises questions about trust and honesty, which will likely become a significant theme in his relationship with Chu Guang and Shelter 404.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between The Academy, the mercenaries, and Shelter 404 showcases the power dynamics in the wasteland, with each party vying for control and influence.

Character Interactions

• Yin Fang and the Old Man: Yin Fang shows kindness and skill in treating the old man's wound, earning the old man's gratitude and respect.
• Chu Guang and Yin Fang: Chu Guang offers help and job opportunities to Yin Fang, showing interest in his skills and potential. However, their relationship becomes strained when Yin Fang's deception is revealed.
• Eugene and Chu Guang: Eugene tries to negotiate with Chu Guang, offering to split the bounty for capturing Yin Fang. Chu Guang, however, remains calm and in control, using the situation to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Academy dispatches a Scientific Expedition Team to investigate a deserted pre-war research facility, leading to a disastrous encounter with Slime Mold Mutants.
• Yin Fang, the Team Leader, becomes a fugitive after being blamed for the mission's failure and is targeted by The Academy and a Mercenary, Eugene.
• Chu Guang offers Yin Fang refuge in his Shelter in exchange for his technical expertise.

Character Developments

• Yin Fang, initially portrayed as a scapegoat, is revealed to be a skilled Prospector and surgeon with knowledge of Neural Interfaces and Bionic Prosthetics.
• Eugene, the Mercenary, is captured and sent to the Brick Kiln for Labor Reform.
• Chu Guang demonstrates his willingness to protect those who can contribute to his Shelter's development, even if they are fugitives.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of survival in the Wasteland, where blame is easily assigned and consequences are severe.
• The value of knowledge and expertise in this post-apocalyptic world.
• The struggle for resources and power between different factions, such as The Academy and The Corporation.

Character Interactions

• Chu Guang and Yin Fang: A tentative alliance forms between the Shelter Manager and the fugitive Prospector, with Chu Guang offering protection in exchange for Yin Fang's technical skills.
• Yin Fang and Eugene: The two have a tense interaction, with Eugene exposing Yin Fang's true role as the Team Leader and Yin Fang expressing anger and frustration at his situation.
• The Players and the Shelter Residents: The Players return from a successful hunt, bringing a Splitclaw Crab to the Outpost Base, causing excitement and celebration among the residents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Shelter's official website updates with background stories for the three major factions.
• An Academy faction NPC is added to the Shelter, with the ability to perform surgery but not sell prosthetic implants.
• Yin Fang, the new NPC, faces harassment from players and complains to Chu Guang.
• Chu Guang reveals that his Shelter's number is three digits, suggesting lower funding than single-digit or two-digit Shelters.
• Old Lukka hires 30 laborers from the Wanderer Camp to work at Everlasting Farmstead, including some Legion prisoners of war.

Character Developments

• Yin Fang: Struggles with player harassment, finds comfort in talking to Chu Guang, and shares insights about Shelter numbers and the Prosperity Era.
• Chu Guang: Shows concern for Yin Fang's well-being, discusses Shelter numbers and the Prosperity Era, and reveals his Shelter's number is three digits.
• Jiu Li and Jiu Xun: Hire out laborers to Everlasting Farmstead, express hostility towards the Legion prisoners of war, but ultimately comply with Wrench's rules.

Significant Themes

• Harassment and adaptation: Yin Fang faces player harassment and must adapt to his new environment.
• Information control and lack of awareness: The sudden war and Shelter construction are not well understood due to information control and the era's focus on other crises.
• Power dynamics: The Wanderer Camp hires out laborers, including Legion prisoners of war, highlighting the power imbalance between factions.

Character Interactions

• Yin Fang and Chu Guang: Share a conversation about Shelter numbers, the Prosperity Era, and Chu Guang's Shelter type.
• Jiu Li and Jiu Xun: Discuss hiring laborers, express hostility towards the Legion prisoners of war, and comply with Wrench's rules.
• Wrench and the Wanderer Camp: Wrench addresses the Wanderers' hostility towards the Legion prisoners of war, establishing rules for their behavior.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Lukka and Wrench decide to separate the two groups to avoid trouble.
• 30 laborers are sent to the Cement Factory, overseen by the Player 'Spare Me' and four foremen.
• 25 Prisoners of War are sent to clear obstacles from Everlasting Farmstead to Linghu Wetland Park.
• Chu Guang plans to relocate Steel Plant No. 81 to the abandoned Tire Factory, clearing it of Mutants first.
• Fountain Commander and his team explore the abandoned school, encountering and defeating a Crawler.

Character Developments

• Old Lukka and Wrench show strategic thinking in separating the groups.
• 'Spare Me' takes on a leadership role at the Cement Factory.
• Lu Bei, the young Guard, shows bravery and determination in facing his fears.
• Fountain Commander demonstrates his combat skills and adaptability against the Crawler.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Adaptation: Characters face challenges and adapt to new situations, such as Lu Bei confronting his fears and Fountain Commander dealing with the Crawler.
• Resource Management: The importance of resources is emphasized, from the relocation of the Steel Mill to the discovery of cryo-sleep pods by Fountain Commander's team.

Character Interactions

• Old Lukka and Wrench collaborate to make strategic decisions.
• 'Spare Me' works with the foremen to oversee the laborers at the Cement Factory.
• Lu Bei interacts with the new Players, issuing them a quest to clear Mutants.
• Fountain Commander, Battlefield Atmosphere Group, and I Am the Darkest work together to explore the abandoned school and defeat the Crawler.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Chu Guang and Yin Fang travel to Everlasting Farmstead.
• They discover an Academy symbol at a community college.
• Inside the college's lab, they find hibernation pods identical to those in The Academy.
• A holographic recording of Dr. Principle is found, detailing events from the Wasteland Era's early years.
• Dr. Principle mentions Vault 117 in Clearwater City North Suburbs, hinting at valuable contents.

Character Developments

• Yin Fang: Becomes more involved and excited as they uncover Academy-related artifacts.
• Chu Guang: Remains calm and collected, showing interest in The Academy's history.

Significant Themes

• The Academy's influence and history.
• The struggle for survival and resources in the Wasteland Era.
• The importance of backup plans and preparation.

Character Interactions

• Chu Guang & Yin Fang: Yin Fang shares knowledge about The Academy, while Chu Guang asks questions and leads the exploration.
• Chu Guang & Fountain Commander: The Commander reports their progress and leads them to the basement.
• Yin Fang & Holographic Dr. Principle: Yin Fang recognizes Dr. Principle and is astonished by the recording.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yin Fang retrieves a holographic videotape from the Academy's base.
• The group encounters Marauders on their way back, leading to a battle.
• Chu Guang captures 26 Marauders and decides to use them as laborers.
• The Legion's Expeditionary Force suffers a defeat, and stragglers are running rampant.

Character Developments

• Yin Fang shows remorse and apologizes to Chu Guang.
• Chu Guang demonstrates his combat prowess with the Gauss Rifle.
• Old Lukka shows strategic thinking in handling the Marauder captives.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of survival in the Wasteland, with Marauders and Legion stragglers causing chaos.
• The importance of strategic thinking and resourcefulness in dealing with challenges.
• The theme of redemption, as Yin Fang apologizes to Chu Guang.

Character Interactions

• Chu Guang and Yin Fang have a tense exchange regarding the videotape.
• Chu Guang shares his first encounter story with Yin Fang to intimidate him.
• Chu Guang interacts with the little Players, rewarding them for their bravery in the battle.
• Old Lukka and Chu Guang discuss the fate of the Marauder captives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yin Fang apologizes to Chu Guang for suggesting to give Dr. Principle's holographic image to The Academy.
• Chu Guang explains that The Academy might have concealed the truth about Dr. Principle, and the image might hold clues to the past.
• Yin Fang decides to form a Scientific Expedition Team to investigate the truth, with Chu Guang's support.
• In Clearwater City, a group of Players led by Mosquito and Brother Mole kill Gnawers for a Quest, while Night Ten observes them.
• A mercenary named Karl suspects that the Players might be Awakened.

Character Developments

• Yin Fang becomes more determined to uncover the truth about The Academy's history.
• Chu Guang shows support and understanding towards Yin Fang's goal.
• Mosquito and Brother Mole show leadership and strategic thinking in organizing the Gnawer hunt.
• Night Ten demonstrates his Perception skills by sensing Karl's presence.
• Karl shows caution and professionalism as a mercenary.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and knowledge.
• The consequences of concealing the truth.
• The importance of teamwork and cooperation.
• The tension between Players and mercenaries.

Character Interactions

• Yin Fang and Chu Guang have a heart-to-heart conversation, leading to mutual understanding and support.
• Mosquito, Brother Mole, and Night Ten work together to complete the Gnawer hunt Quest.
• Night Ten and Zhang Hai (the Agility Type Player) have a friendly exchange.
• Karl's interaction with the Players is tense, as he suspects they might be Awakened.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alpha 0.81 version update introduces the "Scientific Expedition Team Quest" led by Yin Fang to find Vault 0.
• Chu Guang levels up, gaining 2 attribute points, with his Strength and Intelligence increasing to 17 and 13, respectively.
• Brown Farm sends an emissary with grain as tribute and requests Shelter 404 to reduce noise from combat exercises near their farm.

Character Developments

• Yin Fang becomes more determined to find Vault 0 and correct the errors of The Academy.
• Chu Guang shows empathy and understanding towards the emissary from Brown Farm, ordering a proper reception for him.
• Liu Jiuyue, the emissary, feels pity and envy towards the serfs he once considered inferior, reflecting on his changed perspective.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different factions and individuals in the post-apocalyptic world.
• The value of knowledge, research, and expertise, as seen through Yin Fang's pursuit of Vault 0 and the Academy's work process.
• The struggle for resources and survival, reflected in the relationship between Shelter 404 and Brown Farm.

Character Interactions

• Chu Guang and Yin Fang discuss the Scientific Expedition Team Quest and the importance of the Xinwu Community College.
• Chu Guang interacts with Guo Niu, the new Warehouse Administrator, discussing the emissary from Brown Farm and the proper etiquette to be shown.
• Liu Jiuyue, the emissary, reflects on his changed perspective towards the serfs he once considered inferior, showing empathy and understanding.