Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Nie's identity is revealed, causing a stir in Qingyang County.
• Two reports are filed about a mysterious group at Pingzhuang Public Cemetery, suspected to be involved in Director Nie's father's funeral.
• Director Tan of the Qingyang County Patrol Bureau receives these reports but decides to keep the investigation low-key due to the lack of evidence and potential political sensitivity.
• Su Chen's funeral company completes its third task perfectly, earning him a million Yuan and an opportunity to improve his strength.

Character Developments

• Director Tan shows caution and political awareness in handling the mysterious group case, prioritizing potential repercussions over immediate investigation.
• Su Chen's funeral company gains significant financial success and new abilities, such as improved strength and the option to manually select mission targets.

Significant Themes

• The power of political influence and the caution exercised by officials in handling sensitive cases.
• The potential rewards and benefits of completing tasks perfectly in the context of Su Chen's system-driven business.

Character Interactions

• Director Tan interacts with a young team member, dismissing the team member's eagerness to investigate the mysterious group case due to its political sensitivity.
• Su Chen interacts with his best friend over the phone, suggesting a long-standing friendship and potential future collaboration or support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen receives a call from his best friend, Zhang Da, who reveals he's starting a company and wants Su Chen to be his general manager.
• Zhang Da's sudden wealth and business venture are due to his fiancée's financial support.
• Su Chen attends Zhang Da's wedding, hoping it will bring him good luck.
• In Jinshi City, an old teahouse is the last remnant of traditional storytelling, with only a few workers listening for free.
• Qiao Xiang, a master storyteller, struggles to continue his performance due to his declining health.
• Qiao Xiang's son, Qiao Sheng, finds him at the teahouse and scolds him for pushing himself too hard. Qiao Xiang faints after expressing his sorrow for the decline of their art form.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: Shows surprise and disbelief at Zhang Da's sudden fortune and business venture. He's curious and hopeful that attending the wedding will bring him good luck.
• Zhang Da: Has gone from a struggling individual to a successful businessman, thanks to his fiancée's financial support. He's ambitious and confident in his new venture.
• Qiao Xiang: Struggles with the decline of traditional storytelling and the lack of successors. His health is deteriorating, affecting his ability to perform. He's filled with sorrow and regret.
• Qiao Sheng: Cares deeply for his father and is concerned about his health. He's respectful and dutiful, but also firm in his disapproval of his father's actions.

Significant Themes

• The decline of traditional arts and culture in the face of modern entertainment and societal changes.
• The struggle to preserve and pass down cultural heritage.
• The impact of wealth and materialism on relationships and personal ambition.
• The tension between personal ambition and familial duty.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Zhang Da: Their interaction highlights the stark contrast between their current situations and the sudden change in Zhang Da's fortune.
• Qiao Xiang and Qiao Sheng: Their interaction showcases the deep bond between father and son, as well as the tension between Qiao Xiang's desire to preserve his art and Qiao Sheng's concern for his father's health.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Xiang, the master of a traditional teahouse, is hospitalized after fainting during an impromptu performance.
• His disciples discuss how he ended up at the teahouse and performing, revealing that the teahouse is struggling with few customers.
• Mei Liangxin, the eldest disciple, visits and brings up the topic of demolishing the teahouse for a shopping mall, leading to a heated argument with Qiao Xiang.

Character Developments

• Qiao Xiang: Struggles with the decline of the teahouse and the potential loss of his life's work. He's determined to preserve the teahouse despite the challenges.
• Mei Liangxin: Disillusioned with the traditional art forms, he's more interested in profit and modern entertainment. He's resentful of Qiao Xiang's strict training methods in the past.

Significant Themes

• Preservation vs. Modernization: The struggle between preserving traditional art forms and embracing modern entertainment.
• Legacy and Responsibility: Qiao Xiang's responsibility to pass down the art of storytelling and opera, and his disciples' roles in carrying on this legacy.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Xiang and his disciples: They show concern and support for Qiao Xiang, understanding his dedication to the teahouse and its art forms.
• Qiao Xiang and Mei Liangxin: Their interaction highlights the generational gap and differing views on the future of the teahouse and its art.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Xiang, a renowned Peking Opera master, is hospitalized with a deteriorating condition.
• Qiao Sheng, Qiao Xiang's son, and his junior martial siblings visit him, concealing the severity of his condition.
• Qiao Xiang sees an advertisement for 'fulfilling last wishes' and contacts Su's Funeral Company.
• Su Chen, the company's owner, receives Qiao Xiang's request and agrees to fulfill his wish to perform on stage one last time.

Character Developments

• Qiao Xiang: Struggles with his fading health and the decline of Peking Opera, leading to his wish to perform one last time.
• Qiao Sheng: Shows concern for his father but keeps the truth about his condition hidden.
• Su Chen: Shows empathy and understanding towards Qiao Xiang's wish, agreeing to help fulfill it.

Significant Themes

• The fading of traditional arts and culture (Peking Opera) and the desire to preserve and honor it.
• The struggle with aging and mortality, and the desire to leave a lasting impact.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Xiang & Qiao Sheng: Their interaction reveals Qiao Sheng's protective nature towards his father, while Qiao Xiang remains unaware of his true condition.
• Qiao Xiang & Su Chen: Their interaction shows Qiao Xiang's desperation and Su Chen's willingness to help fulfill his wish.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen decides to buy a BMW for transportation to Jinshi City, abandoning his old motorcycle.
• He encounters a man with an unusual appearance who seems familiar.
• At a BMW dealership, Su Chen sees a TV interview with Nie Xing, a scientist who worked on secret research for three years.
• Su Chen buys a BMW in cash and leaves for Jinshi City.
• In Jinshi City, Mei Liangxin visits Qiao Xiang's hospital room and pays for his medical expenses without interacting with him.
• A group of men from Kou Country visit the tea house, expressing admiration for Dragon Country's culture.

Character Developments

• Su Chen demonstrates his wealth and decisiveness by buying a BMW outright.
• Qiao Xiang's health deteriorates, leading to him falling asleep in the hospital.
• Mei Liangxin shows compassion towards Qiao Xiang, despite their strained relationship.
• The men from Kou Country display curiosity and admiration for Dragon Country's culture.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and status (Su Chen's purchase of a BMW, Mei Liangxin's ability to pay for Qiao Xiang's medical expenses).
• Cultural exchange and understanding (the men from Kou Country admiring Dragon Country's culture).
• Family and responsibility (Qiao Xiang's dedication to his tea house, Mei Liangxin's visit to Qiao Xiang).

Character Interactions

• Su Chen interacts with the female sales clerk at the BMW dealership, leading to a sale.
• Mei Liangxin interacts with the doctor at the hospital, paying for Qiao Xiang's medical expenses.
• The men from Kou Country interact with the young junior disciple at the tea house, expressing their admiration for Dragon Country's culture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of investors from the Kou Country enter a teahouse in the Dragon Country, expressing interest in its Peking Opera culture.
• The junior disciple of the teahouse is hostile towards them, leading to a heated argument.
• The investors later approach Mei Liangxin, a senior disciple of the teahouse, to discuss a potential acquisition and cultural exchange.
• Mei Liangxin refuses their offer, delivering a passionate speech about the historical and cultural significance of Peking Opera.

Character Developments

• The junior disciple shows strong national pride and protectiveness over Peking Opera culture.
• Mei Liangxin, initially portrayed as a money-focused businessman, reveals a deep understanding and appreciation for Peking Opera's history and cultural significance.

Significant Themes

• National pride and cultural heritage: The characters emphasize the importance of preserving and respecting the Dragon Country's cultural legacy.
• Commercialization vs. cultural integrity: The investors' focus on profit and modernization clashes with the characters' commitment to cultural authenticity.

Character Interactions

• The junior disciple and the Kou Country investors clash due to their differing views on culture and national pride.
• Mei Liangxin's interaction with the investors highlights his commitment to Peking Opera's cultural significance, contrasting with his friend's more pragmatic approach.
• Mei Liangxin's speech serves as a powerful reminder of the cultural heritage that unites the characters, despite their differing roles and perspectives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei Liangxin leaves after refusing the Japanese investors' proposal to buy the teahouse.
• Qiao Xiang, dressed in Peking Opera costume, arrives at the teahouse, attracting attention from passersby and an influencer livestreaming.
• Qiao Xiang defends the relevance of Peking Opera, stating it can be performed for anyone, including beggars, commoners, nobles, and the mountains and rivers.

Character Developments

• Mei Liangxin: Shows patriotism and concern for cultural heritage by refusing to sell the teahouse to Japanese investors.
• Qiao Xiang: Demonstrates resilience and pride in his cultural heritage, publicly defending the relevance of Peking Opera despite its decline in popularity.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Heritage: The preservation and importance of traditional culture, represented by Peking Opera.
• Patriotism: Mei Liangxin's refusal to sell the teahouse to foreign investors highlights his national pride.
• Resilience: Qiao Xiang's determination to perform opera despite the decline in its popularity and his advanced age.

Character Interactions

• Mei Liangxin and the Japanese investors: Mei Liangxin's refusal to sell the teahouse leads to a tense interaction with the Japanese investors.
• Qiao Xiang and the public: Qiao Xiang's public defense of Peking Opera garners attention and respect from passersby and livestream viewers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man dressed in opera attire appears at the nearly derelict teahouse, captivating everyone with his powerful words about Peking Opera.
• Three individuals from Kou Country arrive, intending to acquire the teahouse and dismissing Peking Opera as outdated and superficial.
• The old man, Qiao Xiang, delivers a passionate speech defending Peking Opera as the inheritance of Huaxia spirit and culture, leaving everyone deeply moved.

Character Developments

• Qiao Xiang: Revealed to be a master of Peking Opera with a deep understanding and passion for its cultural significance.
• The influencer: Realizes the potential of Qiao Xiang's presence in boosting his livestream's popularity.
• The three Kou Country individuals: Show their true intentions and disdain for Peking Opera, provoking the crowd.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultural heritage and its role in national identity.
• The clash between traditional culture and modern influences.
• The power of passionate speech and conviction in swaying public opinion.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Xiang and the three Kou Country individuals: Their tense exchange highlights the cultural divide and Qiao Xiang's unwavering defense of Peking Opera.
• Qiao Xiang and the crowd: His speech resonates with everyone present, fostering a sense of unity and pride in their cultural heritage.
• The influencer and Qiao Xiang: The influencer recognizes Qiao Xiang's potential in driving livestream traffic, hinting at the intersection of traditional culture and modern technology.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Xiang, the former troupe leader of Yun Chun Tang Theater, reveals his identity.
• Flashback to the past: Qiao Xiang's master was killed by Kou Country soldiers for refusing to perform, leading to Yun Chun Tang's decline. Qiao Xiang took up the mantle and was imprisoned and tortured but refused to yield.
• Qiao Xiang returns to defend the teahouse (former site of Yun Chun Tang) from being demolished by Kou Country representatives.
• The crowd, moved by Qiao Xiang's story, offers to be his audience. Qiao Xiang decides to perform Peking Opera on stage despite his age and frailty.

Character Developments

• Qiao Xiang: Revealed to be a symbol of resistance and cultural heritage. Despite his age and frailty, he remains determined to uphold the spirit of Peking Opera and the national quintessence.
• Qiao Sheng (Qiao Xiang's son): Initially hesitant, he supports his father's decision to perform.

Significant Themes

• Cultural heritage and national identity: Qiao Xiang's story highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage and national identity, even in the face of adversity.
• Perseverance and resilience: Qiao Xiang's character embodies these qualities, as he refuses to yield despite torture and imprisonment.
• Unity and support: The crowd's reaction demonstrates the power of unity and support in preserving cultural heritage.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Xiang and Qiao Sheng: Qiao Xiang supports his son's decision to sing in his stead, but ultimately decides to perform himself.
• Qiao Xiang and the Kou Country representatives: Qiao Xiang stands up to the representatives, defending the teahouse and his cultural heritage.
• Qiao Xiang and the crowd: The crowd is moved by Qiao Xiang's story and offers to be his audience, demonstrating their support for him and the cultural heritage he represents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Xiang, an elderly Peking Opera master, feels transported to the past as he sees the eager crowd outside his teahouse, reminiscent of young soldiers awaiting his performance before battle.
• He sings "Dingjun Mountain" on stage, just as his master did in the past.
• Su Chen, a mysterious figure, uses a Reverse Rebirth Talisman to temporarily restore Qiao Xiang's vitality and strength, enabling him to perform.
• Qiao Xiang's powerful performance moves the audience and silences his critics from Kou Country.

Character Developments

• Qiao Xiang: Initially frail and hesitant, he gains renewed vigor and confidence after using the talisman, delivering a stirring performance that showcases his passion and dedication to his art and country.
• Su Chen: Revealed to be a powerful figure who supports Qiao Xiang's cause, using a talisman to aid him.

Significant Themes

• The power of art and cultural heritage: Qiao Xiang's performance highlights the enduring spirit and unity of Dragon Country's people.
• Dedication and perseverance: Qiao Xiang's commitment to his art and his country, despite his age and health, is a testament to his unyielding spirit.
• The passage of time and the importance of preserving the past: The contrast between the past and present emphasizes the need to honor and protect cultural traditions.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Xiang and the audience: Their emotional connection is evident as they are moved to tears by his performance.
• Qiao Xiang and the people from Kou Country: His powerful performance silences their initial disdain and mockery, instilling fear and respect.
• Qiao Xiang and Su Chen: Their alliance is implied, with Su Chen supporting Qiao Xiang's performance through the use of the talisman.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The three Kou Country men flee the teahouse due to the intense cultural atmosphere and hostile gazes.
• Qiao Xiang's opera performance concludes, deeply moving the crowd.
• Qiao Xiang collapses on stage after the Reverse Rebirth Talisman's effects wear off.
• Qiao Xiang is rushed to the hospital, with the crowd parting to make way for him.
• Director Tan and a Special Order Investigation Bureau official search Old Director Nie's files, finding nothing unusual.
• The official receives a call about talisman traces in Jinshi City.

Character Developments

• Qiao Xiang's final performance revives his passion for Peking Opera and leaves a lasting impact on the crowd.
• The three Kou Country men show fear and cowardice in the face of cultural opposition.
• Old Director Nie's past remains mysterious, with no clues found in his files.

Significant Themes

• The power and resilience of cultural heritage (Peking Opera).
• The fear and consequences of cultural misunderstanding and disrespect (Kou Country men).
• The mystery and intrigue surrounding Old Director Nie's past.

Character Interactions

• The Kou Country men interact with the crowd, feeling hostility and fear.
• Qiao Xiang interacts with the crowd through his opera performance, moving them deeply.
• Director Tan and the Special Order Investigation Bureau official interact, discussing the mysterious Old Director Nie case.
• Qiao Xiang's apprentices rush onto the stage to help him, showing their dedication and affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The investigation into the Pingzhuang Public Cemetery incident in Qingyang County stalls, with no new clues.
• Old Mr. Qiao, Qiao Xiang, passes away, and his disciples cremate and bury him next to his master's grave in the suburban cemetery.
• An old man and a youth investigate the teahouse where Qiao Xiang performed, discovering remnants of a talisman. They decide to involve Wang Ye, a high-ranking official, in the case.

Character Developments

• The young man in the baseball cap, Wang Ye, is revealed to be the one overseeing the Pingzhuang Public Cemetery investigation and has the authority to put it on hold. He displays maturity beyond his years.
• Qiao Sheng, Qiao Xiang's eldest disciple, fulfills his father's wish to be buried next to his master's grave, showing respect and filial piety.
• Su Chen, after attending Qiao Xiang's funeral, decides to leave Jinshi City.
• The old man and the youth are revealed to be investigators from a bureau, with the old man displaying expertise in sensing and recreating talismans. The youth, Zhang Daoling, is respectful towards Wang Ye and has a poker face.

Significant Themes

• Respect for tradition and cultural heritage, as seen in the outpouring of grief for Qiao Xiang and the desire to preserve his legacy.
• The investigation into the supernatural incident at the teahouse hints at the theme of the unknown and the mysterious.

Character Interactions

• Wang Ye and Director Tan interact briefly, with Wang Ye giving instructions about the investigation and asking Director Tan to block news of similar incidents to avoid trouble.
• Qiao Sheng and his fellow disciples interact with the crowd at Qiao Xiang's funeral, showing unity and respect for their master.
• The old man and Zhang Daoling interact, with the old man showing deference to Zhang Daoling and Wang Ye. They discuss the investigation into the teahouse and the three people from Kou Country who appeared in the live broadcast.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The old man at the Jinshi City Patrol Bureau is confused by the report of three men from the Kou Country being beaten by an unknown assailant.
• Su Chen returns to Qingyang County and finds Zhang Da, an old friend, waiting outside his shop. Zhang Da informs Su Chen that he can't attend his wedding due to his fiancée's superstitions about the funeral business.
• Zhang Da offers Su Chen the use of his BMW or Mercedes-Benz cars anytime.

Character Developments

• The old man shows surprise and disbelief at the report of three men being beaten by one person.
• Su Chen remains calm and understanding when Zhang Da tells him he can't attend the wedding.
• Zhang Da reveals his desire to climb the social ladder and distances himself from Su Chen, showing a change in his priorities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and social status in society are subtly explored through Zhang Da's actions and Su Chen's response.
• The theme of friendship and its limits is touched upon as Zhang Da prioritizes his own interests over his friendship with Su Chen.

Character Interactions

• The old man and the director at the Jinshi City Patrol Bureau discuss the unusual incident.
• Su Chen and Zhang Da have a tense conversation where Zhang Da lies about his fiancée's reasons for not wanting Su Chen at the wedding.
• Zhang Da's actions and words reveal his true feelings and priorities to Su Chen, straining their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen completes four tasks perfectly, triggering a special prompt and a four-day rest period for the system.
• He earns a significant reward of nearly a million yuan and gains an opportunity to improve his strength.
• The tea house's performance attracts a large audience, fostering appreciation for Peking Opera culture.

Character Developments

• Su Chen's strength improves with each perfect task completion, and he becomes more discerning with his rewards.
• The audience at the tea house develops a newfound appreciation for Peking Opera culture.

Significant Themes

• The impact of public opinion trends on society, with celebrity and internet celebrity topics dominating.
• The preservation and appreciation of traditional culture, as seen in the audience's growing interest in Peking Opera.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen interacts with the system, which provides him with rewards and improvements in strength.
• The audience at the tea house interacts with the performers, fostering a shared emotional experience and appreciation for the art form.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Daoling and Wang Ye investigate a mysterious talisman used at Su's Funeral Company.
• Wang Ye uses Feng Hou Qi Men to reverse time and see the user of the talisman, but they can't see his face due to interference.
• Lin Yu, drunk, is harassed by a man outside Su's Funeral Company. She calls out for Su Chen.

Character Developments

• Zhang Daoling shows his seriousness in investigating the talisman and his ability to recognize its exquisite nature.
• Wang Ye demonstrates his skill in using Feng Hou Qi Men and his surprise at the interference with the target's face.
• Lin Yu shows her vulnerability when drunk and her trust in Su Chen by calling out to him for help.

Significant Themes

• The power of talismans and the rules surrounding their use.
• The theme of interference and the unknown, as seen in the target's face being unseeable.
• The theme of vulnerability and trust, as seen in Lin Yu's situation and her call for help.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Daoling and Wang Ye work together to investigate the talisman, showing a level of cooperation and mutual respect.
• The man's harassment of Lin Yu highlights her vulnerability and her trust in Su Chen, setting up a potential rescue scenario.
• The interaction between the man and Lin Yu also shows the contrast between their characters, with the man's lewd behavior contrasting Lin Yu's desperate call for help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen saves Lin Yu from a harassing man, knocking him out with a single punch.
• Lin Yu wakes up in Su Chen's shop the next day, disheveled but unharmed.
• Su Chen renovates his shop and browses the internet, coming across a heated argument about an influencer's dispute with local herders in high-altitude regions.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu shows vulnerability and inebriation, relying on Su Chen for help.
• Su Chen demonstrates his strength and concern for Lin Yu's safety.
• The influencer in the news shows manipulative behavior and poor sportsmanship.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and manipulation in the digital age.
• The tension between personal ambition and local customs.
• The consequences of distorted facts and biased narratives.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Lin Yu's relationship deepens as he protects her from harm.
• The influencer and local herders clash due to differing priorities and misunderstandings.
• Netizens argue and take sides in the online debate surrounding the influencer's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The system presents Su Chen with two mission objectives, clients to choose from: Zhong Youcai and Kong Yuanzhou.
• Zhong Youcai is a wealthy businessman with a remaining lifespan of 15 hours, recommended for a 100,000 Yuan service.
• Kong Yuanzhou is a herder from the Western Regions plateau with an undetermined wealth level and a remaining lifespan of 3 days. The recommended service is undetermined due to the distance.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: He is tempted by the 100,000 Yuan service for Zhong Youcai but is also intrigued by the mystery surrounding Kong Yuanzhou's selection by the system.
• Zhong Youcai: A wealthy businessman with a grandson, Zhong Jiayou, who is a popular celebrity. He is the target of the 100,000 Yuan service.
• Kong Yuanzhou: A herder from the Western Regions plateau, selected by the system despite his ordinary appearance and undetermined wealth. His disappearance causes anxiety among the internet celebrity and her audience.

Significant Themes

• Wealth Disparity: The stark contrast between Zhong Youcai's wealth and Kong Yuanzhou's poverty highlights the wealth disparity between the two clients.
• The System's Mysterious Selection: The system's selection of Kong Yuanzhou, despite his ordinary appearance and undetermined wealth, suggests there's more to him than meets the eye.
• Filial Piety vs. Career Ambition: Zhong Jiayou's decision to put his career on hold to care for his grandfather showcases filial piety, while the internet celebrity's pursuit of traffic and popularity represents career ambition.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen interacts with the system, checking the information of both clients and weighing his options.
• Zhong Youcai's grandson, Zhong Jiayou, is mentioned but does not interact with Su Chen directly in this chapter.
• The internet celebrity interacts with her audience, updating them on the situation with Kong Yuanzhou and reassuring them about the follow-up events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story takes place on the Western Regions Plateau, where rare medicinal herbs grow, but it's also dangerous due to wild animals and border proximity.
• Kong Yuanzhou, a retired soldier, becomes a border-guarding herdsman to protect the border, along with other herdsmen.
• A female streamer is stranded on the plateau, complaining about the herdsmen blocking her path, sparking online outrage.
• The streamer decides to leave but encounters a woman delivering supplies who seems worried about the herdsmen's absence.
• The streamer follows the woman and witnesses the herdsmen carrying something, but her livestream is abruptly cut off due to violent content.

Character Developments

• Kong Yuanzhou: A former soldier turned border-guarding herdsman, showing responsibility and dedication to protecting the border.
• Female Streamer: Initially portrayed as helpless and victimized, she shows curiosity and initiative by chasing after the woman delivering supplies.
• Unknown Woman: She appears concerned about the herdsmen's absence and seems to have a connection with them.

Significant Themes

• Border Security: The herdsmen's role in border protection highlights the importance of vigilance and local cooperation in maintaining national security.
• Online Outrage vs. Reality: The streamer's complaints spark online fury, but the herdsmen's actions might have been necessary for her safety, challenging the viewers' initial perceptions.
• The Power of Livestreaming: The streamer's broadcast influences public opinion, but it also leads to her discovery of a potentially dangerous situation.

Character Interactions

• Streamer vs. Herdsmen: The streamer initially views the herdsmen as obstacles, but their actions might be to protect her from unseen dangers.
• Streamer vs. Online Viewers: The streamer's comments and actions influence the viewers' opinions, leading to a mix of support and criticism.
• Streamer vs. Unknown Woman: The streamer's curiosity leads her to follow the woman, potentially putting herself in danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen is torn between two funerals, symbolizing the choices and temptations life presents.
• Zhong Youcai, a once-poor man who built a business, is now hospitalized and facing his mortality.
• Zhong Youcai reflects on his life, from leaving home at 12 to establish his company, and his relationships with his son and grandson.

Character Developments

• Zhong Youcai: He has gone from a determined, poverty-stricken youth to a lonely, ailing old man. He grapples with feelings of regret, pride, and fear of being forgotten.
• Su Chen: He struggles with temptation and choice, reflecting the internal conflict many people face.

Significant Themes

• Temptation and Choice: Su Chen's dilemma and Zhong Youcai's life choices illustrate the theme of temptation and the consequences of one's decisions.
• Regret and Legacy: Zhong Youcai's reflections on his life highlight the theme of regret and the desire to leave a lasting legacy.
• Aging and Mortality: Zhong Youcai's hospitalization and contemplation of his impending death explore the themes of aging and mortality.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Youcai and His Family: Zhong Youcai's relationships with his son and grandson are strained, reflecting his feelings of being unappreciated and replaced. Despite this, his grandson's decision to care for him shows a glimmer of connection and love.
• Su Chen and the System: Su Chen's internal dialogue with the system highlights his inner conflict and the struggle between temptation and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Youcai receives a mysterious text message advertising professional, custom funeral services that promise to make attendees doubt his identity and leave behind a legendary past.
• He calls the number provided and reaches Su Chen, the owner of Su's Funeral Company.
• Su Chen agrees to visit Zhong Youcai at the hospital to discuss the services further.

Character Developments

• Zhong Youcai: An elderly man nearing the end of his life, he becomes excited and eager after reading the text message, hoping to create a memorable and mysterious funeral to shock his unappreciative family and friends.
• Su Chen: The owner of Su's Funeral Company, he is professional, patient, and persuasive in his dealings with Zhong Youcai, understanding the importance of trust and personal touch in closing the deal.

Significant Themes

• Death and Legacy: The theme revolves around Zhong Youcai's desire to leave a lasting impact and create a memorable legacy after his death, as his family and friends currently do not appreciate or acknowledge his past.
• Trust and Persuasion: Su Chen's ability to build trust with Zhong Youcai through professionalism and personal attention is crucial in convincing him to consider the funeral services.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Youcai and Su Chen: Their interaction is professional yet personal, with Su Chen handling Zhong Youcai's questions and doubts with care and expertise. Zhong Youcai, in turn, is open and eager to discuss the services, showing a level of trust in Su Chen.
• Lin Yu and Su Chen (off-page): Lin Yu, Su Chen's colleague, develops romantic feelings for him after an incident where he protected her. She struggles with these feelings, as she is older than him and considers herself more experienced with men.