Ch. 1Two Years Ago
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Feng, a 20-year-old Asian youth, finds himself in an alternate reality where his soul has merged with the body of a second-generation Chinese-American named Austin.
- He wakes up in a New York hospital after a car accident, speaking only Mandarin and suffering from amnesia regarding his life in this reality.
- The police question him about the accident, but Li Feng uses his amnesia as an excuse and is eventually discharged from the hospital.
- Li Feng sees a photo of Stark Industries in a newspaper, realizing he's in the Marvel Universe.
Character Developments
- Li Feng: Initially confused and disoriented, he quickly adapts to his new situation and decides to return to China once he's discharged from the hospital.
Significant Themes
- Identity: Li Feng struggles with his new identity as Austin and the loss of his memories from his original life.
- Adaptation: Li Feng must adapt to his new reality and the language barrier.
- Amnesia: Li Feng's amnesia serves as a plot device to explain his strange behavior and lack of English proficiency.
Character Interactions
- Li Feng interacts with hospital staff (a black nurse and a white doctor) and two white policemen, using a fellow patient to translate for him.
- Li Feng has a brief interaction with a taxi driver, who mistakes Li Feng's question about Tony Stark for an inquiry about an upcoming arms expo.