Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Beichen Empire's upper echelon decides to relocate important facilities and people to Guiyuan Star in anticipation of the Zerg Army's advance.
• Xia Chujian learns about the Zerg Army's conquests and decides to help her friends from the Southern Cross Star Kingdom, Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi.
• Mai Aotuo decides to stay and fight for his country, while Fan Ruisi plans to enlist in the Beichen Empire's military.

Character Developments

• Quan Juntai: Shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in preparing for the Zerg Army's potential attack on the Beichen Empire.
• Xia Chujian: Demonstrates empathy and a sense of responsibility towards her friends from the Southern Cross Star Kingdom, offering help despite the political tension between their countries.
• Mai Aotuo: Exhibits patriotism and a willingness to fight for his country, even in the face of certain defeat.
• Fan Ruisi: Shows a desire to maintain her humanity and dignity, preferring to die in battle rather than become a "neither-human-nor-ghost creature" under Zerg control.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Adaptation: The Beichen Empire's upper echelon prepares for the worst-case scenario, relocating important facilities and people to ensure the empire's survival.
• Loyalty and Patriotism: Mai Aotuo's decision to stay and fight for his country highlights the theme of loyalty and patriotism, even in the face of insurmountable odds.
• Friendship and Solidarity: Xia Chujian's offer to help Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi, despite their countries being at odds, emphasizes the importance of friendship and solidarity.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Mai Aotuo: Xia Chujian offers help to Mai Aotuo, but he declines, choosing to stay and fight for his country. Their conversation highlights their mutual respect and understanding.
• Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi: Mai Aotuo visits Fan Ruisi to offer her a spot to flee to the Beichen Empire, showing his concern for her well-being. Fan Ruisi, however, plans to enlist in the Beichen Empire's military, demonstrating her determination to maintain her humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi decide to get married and fight against the Zerg together.
• Mai Aotuo's elder brother, Mai Qixun, arranges for them to leave for the Beichen Empire that night.
• Xia Chujian decides to buy houses in Mulan City to host her classmates when they visit.
• Xia Yuanfang learns about Xia Chujian's plan to buy houses and advises her to consider Beichen Star instead.

Character Developments

• Mai Aotuo: Becomes more determined to protect Fan Ruisi and fight against the Zerg.
• Fan Ruisi: Shows courage and resolve in her decision to fight alongside Mai Aotuo.
• Xia Chujian: Demonstrates her independence and thoughtfulness in wanting to provide accommodation for her classmates.
• Xia Yuanfang: Shows concern for Xia Chujian's financial decisions and her well-being.

Significant Themes

• Love and Relationships: Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi's relationship deepens as they decide to face the Zerg threat together.
• Responsibility and Independence: Xia Chujian shows responsibility in wanting to provide for her classmates and independence in her decisions.
• Family and Belonging: Xia Yuanfang's concern for Xia Chujian highlights the importance of family and belonging.

Character Interactions

• Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi: Their interaction shows their growing bond and determination to face challenges together.
• Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang: Their conversation reveals their close relationship and Xia Yuanfang's trust in Xia Chujian's decisions.
• Mai Qixun and Mai Aotuo: Mai Qixun's actions show his care for Mai Aotuo, even if it's not explicitly stated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian decides to buy more properties in Mulan City for weekend vacations.
• She visits a top-floor duplex apartment in a prime location, which she finds appealing due to its spaciousness and sea view.
• After bargaining, she agrees to buy the apartment for 1 million credits, with the sellers accepting her offer.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her practicality and frugality by bargaining for the apartment, even though she can afford it.
• Guo Sheng shows his professionalism and experience by advising Xia Chujian on the market and the property's value.
• The sellers reveal their desperation to sell, highlighting the current state of the housing market and the buyers' advantage.

Significant Themes

• The housing market's decline and the buyers' advantage due to the sellers' desperation to leave Guiyuan Star.
• Xia Chujian's practicality and frugality, even after becoming wealthy.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with Guo Sheng, the real estate agent, discussing the property and negotiating the price.
• Xia Chujian and her companions (San Zong, Aunt Chen, Yingying, Wufu, Small Nine Xiang, Sixi, A Wu, and A Yuan) explore the apartment together, assigning rooms and expressing their approval of the property.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian buys ten fully furnished standard Three Bedrooms and One Living Room units for a cheap price.
• She also purchases two Large Apartments, planning to gift one to Yingying and the other to San Zong.
• Xia Chujian visits the Villa District in Mulan City's West District and buys two villas for two million five hundred thousand each.
• She learns that the Real Estate Management Department is selling land, including a plot near the Exotic Beast Forest adjacent to her Small Manor.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her wealth and generosity by buying multiple houses and villas.
• Guo Sheng becomes more attentive and respectful towards Xia Chujian after learning about her wealth.
• Lin Nian'en, Xia Chujian's acquaintance, lives in the Villa District and is familiar with the houses there.

Significant Themes

• The current housing crisis and low prices on Guiyuan Star.
• Xia Chujian's confidence in Guiyuan Star's future and her willingness to invest in its real estate market.
• The differing financial situations and risk tolerance of homeowners in the Large Apartments and Villa District.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with Guo Sheng, her real estate agent, who helps her buy houses and villas.
• She meets Lin Nian'en, an acquaintance, in the Villa District and they view houses together.
• Xia Chujian discusses her house-buying plans with Aunt Chen, Yingying, and San Zong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian buys fifteen homes and 30 hectares of land adjacent to her estate for 12 million, taking advantage of low housing prices.
• She gifts two large apartments to Yingying and San Zong, respectively.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows shrewd business acumen and generosity in buying properties and gifting them to her loved ones. She remains indifferent to romantic relationships and marriage, focusing more on her career and personal interests.
• Xia Yuanfang: Continues her research, showing concern for Xia Chujian's financial decisions and her lack of interest in romance and marriage. She expresses her views on genetic science and the importance of Awe.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Awe in genetic science and its responsible use.
• The contrast between Xia Chujian's and Xia Yuanfang's views on romance and marriage.
• The value of real estate as a stable investment.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang: Discuss the properties Xia Chujian bought, Xia Yuanfang's concerns about a potential market crash, and Xia Chujian's plans to gift apartments to Yingying and San Zong. They also discuss Xia Yuanfang's views on genetic science and Xia Chujian's disinterest in romance and marriage.
• Xia Chujian and Yingying: Yingying is excited about Xia Chujian's property purchases and expresses her desire to own a home.
• Xia Chujian and San Zong: Xia Chujian plans to gift an apartment to San Zong, but they do not discuss it directly in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Yuanfang reflects on Xia Chujian's upbringing and her resemblance to her mother.
• Xia Chujian gifts Yingying and Aunt Chen a house in Mulan City, expressing her view of them as family.
• Xia Chujian offers San Zong a house, which he initially misunderstands as an attempt to drive him away, but they resolve the misunderstanding.

Character Developments

• Xia Yuanfang: Reflects on her past disagreements with Xia Chujian's mother, now understanding her perspective.
• Xia Chujian: Shows her caring and generous nature by gifting homes to Yingying, Aunt Chen, and San Zong, expressing her love and commitment to her family.
• San Zong: Demonstrates his loyalty and devotion to Xia Chujian, initially misunderstanding her intentions but ultimately accepting her kindness.
• Sixi: Exhibits its attachment to Xia Chujian, refusing to live with San Zong after misunderstanding his intentions.

Significant Themes

• Family and belonging: Xia Chujian's actions emphasize the importance of family and treating those close to her as such, regardless of their backgrounds.
• Misunderstandings and communication: The incident with San Zong highlights how misunderstandings can arise from poor communication and how addressing them can strengthen bonds.
• Love and devotion: The mutual devotion between Xia Chujian and her family members is a central theme, with each party showing their love and commitment in their own way.

Character Interactions

• Xia Yuanfang and Xia Chujian: Xia Yuanfang's reflections on Xia Chujian's upbringing hint at a past disagreement with Xia Chujian's mother, suggesting a complex family dynamic.
• Xia Chujian and Yingying/Aunt Chen: Xia Chujian's gift of a house to Yingying and Aunt Chen demonstrates her affection and care for them, solidifying their bond as family.
• Xia Chujian and San Zong: Xia Chujian's offer of a house to San Zong initially leads to a misunderstanding, but their open communication resolves the issue, strengthening their bond.
• San Zong and Sixi: San Zong's misunderstanding leads to Sixi's temporary anger, highlighting the importance of clear communication and understanding within the family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian allows Sixi to stay in her Small Compartment, where it sleeps comfortably.
• Xia Chujian has a dream about a Snow-White Small Wooden House, a Hidden Blue Sea, and an Oval Egg.
• Xia Chujian transfers the houses to Yingying, Aunt Chen, and San Zong.
• Xia Chujian hires Bai Li Xin to enclose her newly bought land and install security measures, including Smart Machine Guns.
• The land is enclosed, and the Outer Ring Enclosure Wall is completed with forest camouflage and intelligent dye.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows compassion towards Sixi, dreams about an unknown place, and takes initiative in securing her property.
• San Zong: Expresses his desire to grow Rare Plants and reveals his farming accomplishments.

Significant Themes

• Trust and attachment (between Xia Chujian and Sixi)
• Security and protection (of Xia Chujian's property)
• Ambition and initiative (Xia Chujian's land purchases and developments)

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Sixi: Xia Chujian shows kindness towards Sixi, who reciprocates with trust and affection.
• Xia Chujian and San Zong: They discuss the land and San Zong's farming achievements, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Xia Chujian and Bai Li Xin: They collaborate on the enclosure project, demonstrating professionalism and mutual trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian realizes she hasn't provided San Zong with enough farm equipment.
• San Zong presents a detailed plan for the newly purchased land, including planting schedules and environmental considerations.
• Xia Chujian decides to buy Agricultural Machinery for San Zong, including Unmanned Intelligent Agricultural Machines, Smart Farm Monitoring Drones, Smart Irrigation Systems, a Smart Data Control System, and Agricultural Robots.
• Xia Chujian consults Su Buyan for recommendations on Agricultural Machinery brands, leading to the purchase of Quan's Hidden Dragon Brand machines at a discounted price.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her responsibility and care for her subordinates by ensuring San Zong has the necessary tools for his work.
• San Zong shows his expertise and dedication to his work, presenting a well-thought-out plan for the new land and expressing excitement over the new Agricultural Machinery.
• Su Buyan displays his knowledge and willingness to help Xia Chujian, providing guidance on Agricultural Machinery brands.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and care for one's subordinates.
• Expertise and dedication to one's work.
• The importance of having the right tools for the job.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and San Zong discuss the new land and Agricultural Machinery, with Xia Chujian showing understanding and support for San Zong's plans.
• Xia Chujian consults Su Buyan for advice on Agricultural Machinery brands, demonstrating her respect for his knowledge and experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian buys properties in Mulan City, including seaside Villas, at Su Buyan's request.
• Real estate prices in Mulan City have skyrocketed, with high-end properties selling for ten times their original price.
• Yingying's College Entrance Exam results are announced. She scores 457 points, ranking 200th on Guiyuan Star and 1,300th in the Beichen Empire, securing her a spot in a first-tier university on Cangge Star.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Becomes wealthier after buying properties, but still considers herself poor compared to Su Buyan. She also helps Yingying with her studies, contributing to her success.
• Yingying: Scores well in the College Entrance Exam, achieving her dream of getting into a university on Cangge Star. She acknowledges Xia Chujian's help in her success.
• Su Buyan: Shows his wealth and influence by buying multiple properties and planning to set up a mecha laboratory in Mulan City. He also expresses interest in Xia Chujian's cooking.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Social Class: Xia Chujian's newfound wealth contrasts with her previous poverty, highlighting the vast differences in social class. Su Buyan's wealth is also emphasized, showing the disparity between the rich and the rest.
• Education and Ambition: Yingying's success in the College Entrance Exam demonstrates her dedication and ambition, while Xia Chujian's tutoring highlights her selflessness and desire to help others.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Su Buyan: Their relationship deepens as Su Buyan entrusts Xia Chujian with buying properties, and Xia Chujian offers to take care of Su Buyan's meals in the future.
• Xia Chujian and Yingying: Xia Chujian's tutoring helps Yingying achieve her dream of getting into a university on Cangge Star, strengthening their bond as sisters.
• Yingying and Xia Yuanfang: Yingying acknowledges Xia Yuanfang's help in her success, showing her gratitude and respect for her older sister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yingying's college application process begins. She's aiming for Cangge First University.
• Aunt Chen decides to accompany Yingying to Cangge Star and stay with her for a while.
• Xia Chujian receives a late-night video call from Quan Yuxun, who informs her that Military Academy cadets, including her, will serve as the Reserve Army and may be sent to the front lines at any time.

Character Developments

• Yingying shows maturity and independence, asserting that she can handle her own life.
• Aunt Chen struggles with letting Yingying become independent but understands it's necessary.
• Xia Chujian is shocked and concerned about the possibility of having to fight in the war against the Zerg Army.

Significant Themes

• Coming-of-age and independence (Yingying, Aunt Chen)
• War and its impact on young people (Xia Chujian, Quan Yuxun)

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Aunt Chen discuss Yingying's future and Aunt Chen's role in it.
• Xia Chujian and Yingying have a brief conversation about Yingying's independence.
• Xia Chujian and Quan Yuxun discuss the war and the role of Military Academy cadets in it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Southern Cross Star Kingdom has surrendered to the Beichen Empire, but its last two Habitable Planets remain unoccupied.
• The Beichen Empire plans to support Southern Cross Star's resistance against the Zerg Army under Wenren Zhao, providing weapons and food, but not reinforcements yet.
• The Empire is establishing its own estate base on Guiyuan Star, pushing up housing prices.
• The Empire's top government officials are relocating to Guiyuan Star, making it the final base in case of a Zerg Army breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian is conflicted about joining the Reserve Army, given the dire situation on the Southern Cross Star Kingdom's side.
• Quan Yuxun reveals his family's involvement in buying houses on Guiyuan Star and explains the Empire's strategic plans for the planet.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Zerg Army and the Empire's strategic decisions.
• The economic impact of the Empire's relocation on Guiyuan Star's residents.
• The tension between Xia Chujian's desire to fight and her awareness of the risks.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Quan Yuxun discuss the war situation, the Empire's plans for Guiyuan Star, and Xia Chujian's potential involvement in the war.
• Xia Chujian expresses her concerns about the Empire's decision to relocate to Guiyuan Star, and Quan Yuxun explains the strategic reasons behind it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yingying discovers that Cangge First University's freshmen and sophomores will attend classes at the branch campus in Guiyuan Star's Da Fu Prefecture.
• Xia Chujian buys two apartments in Da Fu Prefecture for Yingying and Aunt Chen.
• The Imperial Government Agency and major industries announce branches on Guiyuan Star, causing a property boom.
• Xia Chujian's team discusses property investments and plans to take on missions together during summer vacation.

Character Developments

• Yingying shows excitement and then disappointment about attending university in Da Fu Prefecture.
• Aunt Chen expresses concern for Yingying's well-being and willingness to accompany her.
• Xia Chujian demonstrates her business acumen by buying properties at the right time.
• Chen Yanjun shows loyalty to Xia Chujian by recommending Mulan City to her family.
• The Dark Night Hunter Team members express their affection for Mulan City and their eagerness to take on missions together.

Significant Themes

• Education: Yingying's university preferences and the changes in her plans reflect the importance of education in her life.
• Economic Boom: The property boom on Guiyuan Star highlights the impact of economic development on society.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Xia Chujian's team members show loyalty to each other and their shared history, planning to take on missions together.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with Yingying, Aunt Chen, and her team members, showing care and support for their respective situations.
• Yingying and Aunt Chen discuss Yingying's university plans, showing their close relationship.
• Xia Chujian's team members discuss property investments and mission plans, showcasing their camaraderie and shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian and her team discuss job opportunities, with Xia Chujian suggesting they target nobles or high-ranking officials.
• Ye Shijie, the team leader, reveals he hasn't taken on any jobs but called everyone for a chat.
• Xia Chujian learns that Ye Shijie is pursuing Noble Lady Qiu Zijun.
• Xia Chujian receives a notice from her school ordering her to return early, sparking speculation about an impending war.
• Su Buyan reveals that Military Academies are selecting elite students to form a new Interstellar Fleet for a new Star Destroyer.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows her sharp insights and lack of fear when discussing assassination targets.
• Ye Shijie is revealed to be pursuing Noble Lady Qiu Zijun, showing his determination and persistence.
• Xia Chujian expresses concern for her family's safety and struggles with whether to bring them to Beichen Star.
• Xia Yuanfang is dedicated to her work, showing her commitment to her research and projects.

Significant Themes

• The theme of ambition and determination is shown through Xia Chujian's and Ye Shijie's actions.
• The theme of family and responsibility is explored through Xia Chujian's concern for her family.
• The theme of social hierarchy and class is touched upon when discussing the differences between nobles and commoners.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with her team members, showing her straightforward and blunt nature.
• Xia Chujian interacts with her aunt, Xia Yuanfang, showing her concern and respect for her family.
• Ye Shijie interacts with his team, showing his leadership and care for his team members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Yuanfang decides Xia Chujian should go to Beichen Star for school alone.
• Xia Chujian receives a Video Call from Huo Yushen, who offers to lend her his family's Bat-style Fighter Jet for travel between Guiyuan and Beichen Star.
• Xia Chujian accepts Huo Yushen's offer and brings him back to Beichen Star, then cooks Wild Rhinoceros Pig Red Braised Pork for him and his family.
• She Zhuyin and Zhuque, Huo Yushen's mother and another woman, meet Xia Chujian and misinterpret her relationship with Huo Yushen.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows concern for her family's safety and is willing to make sacrifices for them.
• Huo Yushen demonstrates kindness and generosity by lending Xia Chujian his family's Bat-style Fighter Jet.
• She Zhuyin shows maternal concern for Huo Yushen's well-being and is eager to meet his romantic interests.

Significant Themes

• Family and responsibility: Xia Chujian's primary concern is her family's safety and well-being.
• Generosity and kindness: Huo Yushen's act of lending Xia Chujian the Bat-style Fighter Jet shows his growing trust and care for her.
• Misunderstandings and assumptions: She Zhuyin and Zhuque misinterpret Xia Chujian's relationship with Huo Yushen, leading to humorous and awkward interactions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang: Xia Yuanfang makes the decision for Xia Chujian to go to Beichen Star alone, showing her trust in Xia Chujian's abilities.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen's relationship grows stronger as they help each other, with Huo Yushen showing kindness and Xia Chujian expressing gratitude.
• Xia Chujian and She Zhuyin/Zhuque: Xia Chujian meets Huo Yushen's mother and another woman, leading to misunderstandings about her relationship with Huo Yushen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian visits Huo Yushen's family to cook for his injured mother, She Zhuyin.
• She Zhuyin and Zhuque praise Xia Chujian's beauty, focusing on her birthmark.
• Xia Chujian cooks Wild Rhinoceros Pig Red Braised Pork, which She Zhuyin finds exceptionally delicious.
• Huo Yushen lends Xia Chujian his Small Bat-style Fighter Jet for her return to the Military Academy.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows her culinary skills and gains praise from She Zhuyin and Zhuque.
• Huo Yushen demonstrates his care for Xia Chujian by lending her his personal Fighter Jet.
• She Zhuyin's health improves after eating Xia Chujian's cooking, showing the power of Medicated Diet.

Significant Themes

• The power of food in healing and bringing people together.
• The importance of family and home, as Xia Chujian visits her family before leaving for school.
• The theme of beauty, focusing on Xia Chujian's unique features.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with She Zhuyin and Zhuque, cooking for them and receiving praise for her beauty and culinary skills.
• Huo Yushen interacts with Xia Chujian, showing his care and support for her by lending his Fighter Jet.
• Xia Chujian interacts with her family, saying goodbye before leaving for school.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian returns to Beichen Star and learns about the new law changing Military Academy Students' military status to Temporary Military Status.
• She attends registration and finds out that students can now register for Reserve Service to receive benefits, including a Full Tuition Waiver and a monthly subsidy.
• She meets Fan Ruisi and Mai Aotuo, who plan to register for Reserve Service to go to the battlefield together.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: She feels frustrated and resentful about the nobles' actions and the new law, but she remains determined and willing to fight.
• Fan Ruisi: She shows her love and support for Mai Aotuo by deciding to go to the battlefield with him.
• Mai Aotuo: He wants to go to the battlefield to fight alongside his family members.

Significant Themes

• The class struggle between nobles and commoners.
• The willingness to fight for one's beliefs and loved ones.
• The changing nature of war and its impact on society.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Chen Yanjun: They discuss the new law and the students' reactions to it.
• Xia Chujian and Fan Ruisi/Mai Aotuo: They meet at the registration and discuss their plans to go to the battlefield together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi, students from the Southern Cross Star Kingdom, sneak back to Beichen Star to attend school but are denied entry and escorted away by Defense Robots.
• Xia Chujian registers for Reserve Service, which could lead her to the battlefield.
• Xia Chujian receives Video Calls from Su Buyan and Quan Yuxun, expressing concern about her decision to join Reserve Service.
• Xia Chujian receives a Video Call from Ye Shijie, who invites himself and friends to visit her home.

Character Developments

• Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi show determination to continue their education despite the challenges they face.
• Xia Chujian demonstrates resolve and maturity in her decision to join Reserve Service, understanding the potential risks but choosing to stand with her peers.
• Ye Shijie shows consideration for Xia Chujian's feelings and seeks her approval before bringing friends to her home.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of ordinary people and their determination to improve their lives despite adversity.
• The responsibility and sacrifice of those who choose to serve their country in times of war.
• The importance of friendship and support during difficult times.

Character Interactions

• Mai Aotuo and Fan Ruisi's interaction with the instructor highlights the challenges they face due to their background.
• Xia Chujian's interactions with Su Buyan and Quan Yuxun showcase their concern for her well-being and their attempts to protect her.
• Ye Shijie's interaction with Xia Chujian demonstrates his thoughtfulness and consideration for her feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Mingqian and Cai Jie visit Xia Chujian, bringing gifts of Golden Fruit and Advanced Nutrient Solution.
• Li Fu arrives with Bai Cuiwei, his girlfriend, bearing expensive wine as a gift.
• The Big Black Dog causes a commotion, attacking Li Fu and Bai Cuiwei, and later Ye Shijie and Qiu Zijun.
• Qiu Zijun, in active service uniform, visits to say goodbye before deploying to the Shaofu Front.
• Xia Chujian and Qiu Zijun engage in a shooting match in the backyard.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows hospitality and respect towards her guests, maintains her marksmanship skills, and admires Qiu Zijun's dedication to her duty.
• Qiu Zijun: Volunteers for active duty, seeks to improve her shooting accuracy, and respects Xia Chujian's marksmanship skills.
• Li Fu: Finally introduces his girlfriend, Bai Cuiwei, and is overjoyed when she confirms their relationship.
• Bai Cuiwei: Reveals her noble background and her relationship with Li Fu, shows fear of dogs.
• Ye Shijie: Accompanies Qiu Zijun, supports her decision to go to the front, and teases both Xia Chujian and Qiu Zijun.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie: Xia Chujian's warm welcome and interactions with her friends highlight the importance of these bonds.
• Duty and responsibility: Qiu Zijun's decision to return to active duty emphasizes her sense of duty towards her people and her commitment to protecting humanity.
• Respect and admiration: Xia Chujian's respect for Qiu Zijun's decision and Qiu Zijun's admiration for Xia Chujian's marksmanship skills underscore the mutual respect between them.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Qiu Zijun: Their friendly competition in marksmanship and mutual respect for each other's skills strengthen their bond.
• Li Fu and Bai Cuiwei: Li Fu's joy at finally winning over his girlfriend and Bai Cuiwei's confirmation of their relationship bring them closer.
• Xia Chujian and her friends: Their interactions showcase their comfortable and friendly dynamic, with each of them bringing unique qualities to the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiu Zijun shows off her Sniper Rifle, a gift from her supportive parents.
• Xia Chujian demonstrates exceptional shooting skills, teaching Qiu Zijun unconventional techniques.
• That evening, everyone bids farewell to Xia Chujian after a meal.
• Big Black Dog behaves strangely after the guests leave.
• The next day at school, an emergency news report announces Emperor's critical condition.

Character Developments

• Qiu Zijun: Shows pride in her parents' support and willingness to fight on the front lines.
• Xia Chujian: Demonstrates remarkable shooting skills and teaches Qiu Zijun in an unconventional way.
• Crown Princess Tantai Jing: Returns to the Imperial Palace upon hearing about Emperor's deteriorating condition.

Significant Themes

• Family and Support: Qiu Zijun's parents support her decision to return to active duty, highlighting the importance of family support in one's aspirations.
• Unconventional Skills: Xia Chujian's unique shooting techniques emphasize the value of unconventional methods and intuition in skills development.
• Power Succession: The news of Emperor's critical condition brings the issue of power succession to the forefront, raising questions about who will take the throne and how.

Character Interactions

• Qiu Zijun and Xia Chujian: Qiu Zijun admires Xia Chujian's shooting skills and seeks her guidance.
• Crown Princess Tantai Jing and Nine Doubts Consort: Tension is evident between them as Tantai Jing enters Emperor's hospital room without acknowledging Nine Doubts Consort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan's condition is critical, and even forbidden Gene Therapy may not help.
• Crown Princess Tantai Jing prepares for two scenarios: Emperor's recovery and his critical condition.
• Military leaders discuss the Zerg Army threat, with the Military's five Chiefs of Staff expressing pessimism and fear of battle.
• Grand Commander of Cabinet Quan Juntai and the Senate's two Speakers pressure the Military to show confidence and fight.
• Huo Yushen, the Special Security Bureau Chief Inspector, criticizes the Military's lack of resolve and willingness to fight.

Character Developments

• Tantai Jing: Shows maturity and responsibility, preparing for contingencies and maintaining open communication with key figures.
• Huo Yushen: Remains steadfast and critical of the Military's lack of resolve, willing to challenge the status quo.
• Military Chiefs of Staff: Reveal their fear of battle and reluctance to fight the Zerg Army, prioritizing self-preservation over victory.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggles: The Military's internal power dynamics and their reluctance to cede authority to Huo Yushen.
• Leadership and Responsibility: Tantai Jing's and Huo Yushen's contrasting approaches to leadership and their willingness to take responsibility.
• Fear vs. Courage: The Military's fear of the Zerg Army and their lack of courage compared to Huo Yushen's determination.

Character Interactions

• Tantai Jing and Huo Yushen: They share a mutual understanding and respect, with both willing to challenge the status quo and take responsibility.
• Military Chiefs of Staff and Huo Yushen: Tension and animosity exist between them due to past events and differing views on the war.
• Quan Juntai and the Senate Speakers vs. Military Chiefs of Staff: They pressure the Military to show confidence and fight, highlighting the power dynamics between the Cabinet, Senate, and Military.