Ch. 201Praise the Hometown
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Xin's family awaits guests for dinner, creating a tense atmosphere.
- A group of people at a street stall discuss their grievances and plans to expose the "hypocrisy" of others, led by a high school student.
- They discuss their past actions, justifying them as responses to others' hypocrisy.
- They pray, "Praise the hometown," and plan to make others see the "real world."
Character Developments
- Lu Xin's family: They seem to be expecting important guests, causing tension. Lu Xin's father and mother show concern for appearances, while his sister seems indifferent.
- The high school student: He leads the group at the stall, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and expose others' hypocrisy. He reveals a sinister side, justifying past harmful actions.
- The aunt, the middle-aged man, and the girl: They share their grievances and agree with the high school student's perspective, becoming more resolved in their plans.
Significant Themes
- Hypocrisy vs. Authenticity: The high school student and his group believe that society is filled with hypocrisy, and they are the authentic ones who see the truth.
- Resentment and Justification: The characters discuss their past actions, justifying them as responses to others' wrongdoings, revealing a sense of resentment and a desire for revenge.
- Control and Manipulation: The high school student manipulates the group's emotions, encouraging them to act on their resentments and embrace their true selves.
Character Interactions
- The high school student interacts with the group at the stall, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and act on their resentments.
- Lu Xin's family interacts with each other, showing tension and concern for appearances while awaiting their guests.