Ch. 41Two Sisters
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiaming is visited by a high school girl, Mu Zhenzhen, impersonating a police officer to take his statement about the factory incident.
- Mu Zhenzhen's older sister, Mu Qingqing, a real police officer, arrives and exposes Zhenzhen's deception.
- Yuechi Xun's family sends a butler to arrange for her transfer to a better hospital, but she refuses. Ten'u Masanori is expected to arrive soon to take her back to Japan.
Character Developments
- Jiaming: Maintains his composure and patience during the unusual interrogation by Mu Zhenzhen.
- Mu Zhenzhen: Proves to be a mischievous but well-meaning high school girl, impersonating a police officer for fun and practice.
- Mu Qingqing: A stern but caring older sister, who scolds Zhenzhen for her reckless behavior.
- Yuechi Xun: Stays determined to recover in the current hospital, refusing her family's attempts to transfer her.
Significant Themes
- Deception and truth: Mu Zhenzhen's impersonation of a police officer highlights the theme of deception, while her eventual exposure brings truth to light.
- Family dynamics: The interactions between the Mu sisters and Yuechi Xun's family show the complexities and priorities within families.
- Jiaming's detachment: He remains emotionally distant from the events and people around him, focusing on his own goals.
Character Interactions
- Jiaming and Mu Zhenzhen: Jiaming is initially deceived by Zhenzhen's impersonation but remains calm and answers her questions truthfully.
- Mu Zhenzhen and Mu Qingqing: The sisters' bickering and banter reveal their close relationship and mutual affection.
- Jiaming and Yuechi Xun: Though not present in this chapter, their relationship is mentioned, showing Jiaming's detachment from her future and her engagement to Ten'u Masanori.