Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Eve, now a centipede-like creature, emerges from her clothes and disappears into them.
• Yu Hong receives a letter from Lin Yi Yi, detailing her experiences and providing a map with locations marked.
• Yu Hong visits Doctor Xu, who has successfully created an anti-inflammatory herb. They then retrieve supplies from Jenny's underground cave.

Character Developments

• Eve's transformation suggests she's adapting to the Black Handprint's influence.
• Lin Yi Yi shows resilience and resourcefulness in her letter, indicating she's coping well.
• Doctor Xu demonstrates her medical prowess and determination by creating a new herb.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The importance of communication and maintaining connections (letters, map).
• Trust and caution in forming alliances (Yu Hong's hesitation to enter Jenny's tunnel alone).

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Lin Yi Yi maintain a bond through letters, showing mutual concern.
• Yu Hong and Doctor Xu collaborate to retrieve supplies, displaying trust and mutual benefit.
• Eve's transformation hints at a potential future interaction with Yu Hong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong and Doctor Xu encounter multiple Evil Shadows in the Woodland.
• Yu Hong uses his remaining Large Glowstones and Symbol Arrays to fend off the Evil Shadows.
• They reach Yu Hong's Mountain Cave Safe House, where he uses the last Silver Symbol Array to protect them.
• Doctor Xu collapses due to the effects of the Evil Shadow's aura, losing control of her body.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong demonstrates his courage and resourcefulness in protecting Doctor Xu and himself from the Evil Shadows.
• Doctor Xu's physical strength and endurance are revealed, but she is vulnerable to the Evil Shadow's aura.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Evil Shadows.
• The importance of preparation and resourcefulness in survival.
• The psychological impact of fear and stress on the body.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Doctor Xu work together to escape the Evil Shadows, demonstrating a level of trust and reliance on each other.
• Yu Hong shows concern for Doctor Xu's well-being, prioritizing her safety even in dire circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong finds Doctor Xu unconscious and twitching after using the Symbol Array. He tries to help her but can't administer first aid.
• Yu Hong discovers a notebook belonging to Jenny, detailing her family's research on Glowstone Disease and its effects on Eve and possibly Lin Yi Yi.
• In White River City, the United Army discusses sending someone to investigate the source of Large Glowstones in White Mound Village. They decide to hire an expert from a black market bar.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong shows concern and willingness to help Doctor Xu, despite his initial reservations.
• Doctor Xu's condition worsens, and she remains unconscious.
• The United Army team, particularly Team Leader Zhao and Xu Yang, discuss and strategize about finding the source of Large Glowstones.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Glowstone and its variants.
• The desperation and willingness to take risks for survival and resources in the post-apocalyptic world.
• The importance of information and knowledge in this world.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong interacts with the unconscious Doctor Xu, trying to help her.
• Team Leader Zhao and Xu Yang discuss the plan to find the source of Large Glowstones, showcasing their strategic thinking and willingness to take risks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong wakes up in the Mountain Cave Safe House with Doctor Xu (Xu Ruoying), who had collapsed the previous day.
• Xu Ruoying reveals that she survived by using Glowstone to create a hiding space, avoiding Eerie Shadows and Evil Shadows.
• Yu Hong realizes he could have conserved his Large Glowstone and Symbol Arrays by using this method.
• He decides to strengthen the Safe House with Symbol Arrays for protection.
• Yu Hong sets out to find the new Postman (Li Runshan) to discuss future arrangements and finds that Eve's clothes have been burned.
• He meets Li Runshan and his daughter at the Post Office Stone House.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong: Realizes the importance of information and survival strategies, decides to strengthen the Safe House and seek more information.
• Xu Ruoying: Reveals her survival method, shows concern for Yu Hong's safety.
• Li Runshan: Introduced as the new Postman, shows concern for his daughter's safety, is willing to trade.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in a dangerous environment.
• The value of information and knowledge sharing.
• Protection and provision for children in a harsh world.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Xu Ruoying: Share information, acknowledge each other's survival skills.
• Yu Hong and Li Runshan: Discuss future arrangements, show mutual respect and willingness to trade.
• Li Runshan and his daughter: Show a caring father-daughter relationship, with Li Runshan prioritizing his daughter's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong meets Li Runshan, a postman with a daughter, Aisena, who is skilled in various survival and combat skills.
• Li Runshan offers to trade his knowledge and skills for food, specifically Protein Bars.
• Yu Hong agrees to trade for the Basic Survival Manual, mushroom cultivation, and leg technique training in exchange for fourteen Protein Bars.
• Li Runshan reveals that he knows boxing, swordsmanship, leg techniques, and ground techniques.
• Yu Hong returns to the Mountain Cave to study the survival manual, which details the cultivation of mushrooms, cockroaches, and lizards.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong: Shows interest in learning survival skills and combat techniques to improve his chances of survival.
• Li Runshan: Reveals his versatility in skills and his cunning nature in negotiations.
• Aisena: Li Runshan's daughter, who is sensible and can draw, is mentioned but not yet fully introduced.

Significant Themes

• Survival Skills: The importance of learning and mastering various skills to adapt to the post-apocalyptic environment.
• Trade and Barter: The necessity of exchanging goods and services to meet survival needs.
• Family and Protection: Both Yu Hong and Li Runshan prioritize the safety and well-being of their respective companions (Jenny and Aisena).

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Li Runshan: Engage in a negotiation where they both assess each other's strengths and needs, leading to a mutually beneficial trade.
• Li Runshan and Aisena: Their relationship is shown to be caring and affectionate, with Li Runshan bringing back food for his daughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong discovers a survival manual and a leg technique manual in the post office.
• He learns about mushroom cultivation and its connection to other food sources.
• Yu Hong decides to reinforce the leg technique manual using his Black Mark ability.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong becomes more self-sufficient and resourceful, learning to cultivate mushrooms and train in leg techniques.
• Li Runshan shows entrepreneurial spirit by selling mushroom cultivation tools and a wooden dummy for training.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-sufficiency in a harsh environment.
• The importance of knowledge and skills for survival.
• The potential for improvement and enhancement through practice and reinforcement.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong interacts with Li Runshan, buying mushroom cultivation tools and asking questions about the manuals.
• Xu Yang, a team leader, hires White Python Guo to find and capture an adult male in the Glowstone Mine area.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong, wearing protective gear, searches for Evil Shadow traces in the woods and delivers a letter to Li Runshan at the Stone House.
• Li Runshan, a Postman, agrees to send Yu Hong's letter for one Silver Tower Silver Coin or twelve bags of Dried Meat.
• Yu Hong asks about long-range communicators and agrees to persuade others to settle nearby.
• Yu Hong visits Doctor Xu Ruoying and exchanges a Large Glowstone for her herbal powder.
• Yu Hong searches for Eve's clothes but finds no traces of the Evil Shadow.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong: Shows determination and resourcefulness in dealing with the Evil Shadow threat and maintaining communication with the outside world.
• Li Runshan: Reveals his role as a Postman and his connection to the higher-ups, displaying confidence and capability.
• Aisena (Li Runshan's daughter): Shows curiosity and perceptiveness, noticing Yu Hong's unusual demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The importance of communication and information exchange.
• The dangers posed by the Evil Shadow and the need for vigilance.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Li Runshan: They exchange information and conduct a transaction, with Li Runshan offering his services as a Postman and Yu Hong seeking to send a letter.
• Yu Hong and Doctor Xu Ruoying: They engage in a barter exchange, with Yu Hong giving a Large Glowstone in return for herbal powder.
• Li Runshan and Aisena: They express affection and concern for each other, with Li Runshan promising to protect his daughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong strengthens his fourth wisp of Cool Energy, improving his mood and physical condition.
• He starts excavating a new room in the Mountain Cave to cultivate mushrooms and lizards.
• The Eerie Shadow stops bothering him after he creates a Glowstone secret room environment.
• After four days, Yu Hong's Reinforced Leg Technique is fully strengthened, and he receives a new, more complex leg technique.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong becomes more determined and focused on building and improving his safe house.
• He shows resilience and patience in his excavation work and waiting for the leg technique's strengthening.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Perseverance: Yu Hong's careful planning and persistent work on the excavation demonstrate the importance of thorough preparation and perseverance in achieving long-term goals.
• Adaptation: Yu Hong adapts to his new environment and situation by creating a safe space and learning new skills.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as Yu Hong is alone throughout.

Key Details

• Yu Hong's new leg technique is more complex and powerful but requires protective gear and careful use due to its amplified power and potential danger.
• The Eerie Shadow's absence suggests that Yu Hong's Glowstone hiding method is effective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong practices the first move of the Heavy Leg Technique, which involves kicking someone's calf, and finds it quite compatible with his usual actions.
• Li Runshan and Yu Hong prepare to raise cockroaches for breeding, using a mix of mushroom crumbs, moss, roots, rhizomes, oily plant fruits, and feces.
• Yu Hong plans to make barrel-shaped full-body protective gear and asks Li Runshan about the upcoming supply team.
• Yu Hong enhances his boots and dagger using the Black Mark, creating Spiked Boots with sharp knives protruding from the feet.
• Yu Hong practices the Heavy Leg Technique, driving it with one, two, and three strands of Cooling Qi, and finds that driving it with more strands is more powerful but requires intense concentration and has faster recovery time.
• A supply team arrives, and Li Runshan introduces Yu Hong to Old Zhou, who plans to settle down in the area.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong becomes more proficient in the Heavy Leg Technique and enhances his boots and dagger, demonstrating his adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Li Runshan shows his knowledge of the Sunshine Series materials and their effectiveness against Blood Tides and shadows, revealing his experience and expertise.
• Old Zhou is introduced as a new character who plans to settle down in the area, showing his competence and independence.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and resourcefulness: Yu Hong adapts to his new environment and uses his resources wisely, such as enhancing his boots and dagger and planning to make protective gear.
• Knowledge and experience: Li Runshan shares his knowledge of the Sunshine Series materials, and Old Zhou's competence suggests he has valuable experience.
• Cooperation and trade: Yu Hong and Li Runshan cooperate in raising cockroaches and trading supplies, while Yu Hong plans to trade with Old Zhou.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Li Runshan interact as allies, cooperating in raising cockroaches and sharing knowledge and resources.
• Yu Hong meets Old Zhou for the first time, introducing himself as the Glowstone supplier in the area and offering to trade with him.
• Li Runshan introduces Old Zhou to Yu Hong, showing his willingness to help and facilitate connections between others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong meets Old Zhou and Li Runshan, who offer him a Gray Lizard Set and a Camouflage Uniform, respectively.
• Yu Hong trades a Symbol Array wooden board for the Gray Lizard Set.
• He completes his enhanced boots and tests their power.
• He attempts to enhance Dried Mushroom and Wild Vegetables, successfully enhancing the latter into Multivitamin Tablets.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong demonstrates his resourcefulness and negotiation skills in trading.
• He shows determination and patience in his training and enhancement experiments.
• Old Zhou and Li Runshan are revealed to be experienced traders with knowledge of the market and valuable items.

Significant Themes

• The value of trading and bartering in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The importance of patience and perseverance in skill development and enhancement.
• The potential benefits and risks of revealing one's true identity and capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong interacts with Old Zhou and Li Runshan, negotiating trades and gathering information.
• He shows interest in Old Zhou's offer of a spare bulletproof vest, causing Li Runshan to become defensive.
• Yu Hong tests his enhanced boots with Old Zhou and Li Runshan present, impressing them with their power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A man, later revealed to be Yu Hong, travels towards White Mound Village, encountering and defeating three armed men in a forest ambush.
• Yu Hong trades forty-two Symbol Arrays with Old Zhou for a second-hand Gray Lizard Set, bypassing the middleman Old Li.
• Yu Hong returns to his Mountain Cave Safe House and begins strengthening the Gray Lizard Set with his unique ability.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong demonstrates his combat skills and agility, defeating three armed men with ease.
• Yu Hong shows strategic thinking in trading, bypassing Old Li to deal directly with Old Zhou.
• Old Zhou is revealed to be searching for someone important to him, a young man with a distinctive birthmark.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-defense in a dangerous environment.
• The importance of strategic thinking and resourcefulness in trading.
• The search for personal connections and lost loved ones.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Old Zhou engage in a mutually beneficial trade, bypassing Old Li.
• Yu Hong interacts with Aisena, Li Runshan's daughter, showing a friendly and warm demeanor towards her.
• Old Zhou asks Yu Hong about a young man he's searching for, hinting at a personal connection.

Plot Points and Events

• Guo Xudong, a survivor, encounters a massive infestation of Black Worms and a Big Hide (a large, beetle-like monster) during a Blood Tide event.
• Yu Hong learns about the refugee crisis from Xu Ruoying, who seeks food from him.
• Yu Hong enhances his Gray Lizard Set and decides to check on the refugees with Xu Ruoying.

Character Developments

• Guo Xudong demonstrates his survival skills and resourcefulness in dealing with the Blood Tide monsters.
• Yu Hong shows empathy and willingness to help Xu Ruoying, despite his initial reluctance to get involved.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The impact of Black Calamities on society and the human psyche.
• The importance of community and mutual aid.

Character Interactions

• Guo Xudong's encounter with the Blood Tide monsters highlights his solitary nature and resourcefulness.
• Yu Hong's interaction with Xu Ruoying shows his growing concern for others and his willingness to help, despite his initial reluctance.
• The refugees' plight serves as a reminder of the broader human crisis caused by the Black Calamities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong encounters a group of people demanding medicine from Doctor Xu, led by a bald man.
• The bald man attacks Doctor Xu, prompting Yu Hong to intervene and subdue him.
• Later, the bald man and two accomplices ambush Yu Hong, but he defeats them using his enhanced equipment and combat skills.
• Yu Hong later encounters Li Runshan and Aisena, apologizing for disturbing them.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong demonstrates his combat skills and the effectiveness of his enhanced equipment, showing growth in his abilities.
• Doctor Xu shows concern for others' well-being, even at her own risk.
• The bald man and his accomplices show their aggressive and greedy nature.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-defense in a harsh, post-apocalyptic world.
• The importance of preparation and equipment in facing threats.
• The contrast between those who help others and those who exploit others for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Doctor Xu: Yu Hong protects Doctor Xu from the bald man, showing concern for her safety. Doctor Xu expresses worry for Yu Hong's safety later.
• Yu Hong and the bald man: Yu Hong initially tries to reason with the bald man but resorts to force when the bald man becomes violent. Later, the bald man and his accomplices ambush Yu Hong, leading to a confrontation.
• Yu Hong, Li Runshan, and Aisena: Yu Hong apologizes to them for disturbing them with the gunshots, showing consideration for their presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong encounters and defeats three hostile survivors, creating a tense atmosphere.
• Yu Hong returns to his residence, while Li Runshan, impressed by Yu Hong's equipment and skills, vows to protect his daughter from him.
• Yu Hong practices the Heavy Leg Technique and discovers that the Black Mark can synthesize items, leading him to attempt to strengthen a wild grass with Glowstone.
• The Black Mark absorbs a significant amount of Yu Hong's physical strength and mental energy during the synthesis process.
• After two days, the strengthened wild grass, now named Glowstone Grass, is revealed to have the ability to reduce Red Value in the air and can be controlled by Yu Hong through a 'mark' function.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong: Becomes more proficient in combat, discovers new functions of the Black Mark, and gains the ability to control the Glowstone Grass.
• Li Runshan: Becomes wary of Yu Hong after witnessing his combat skills and equipment.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The consequences of violence and the emotional toll it takes on individuals.
• The exploration of new abilities and their potential uses.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Li Runshan: Their encounter and Yu Hong's display of strength create tension between them, with Li Runshan vowing to protect his daughter from Yu Hong.
• Yu Hong and the Black Mark: Yu Hong discovers a new function of the Black Mark, allowing him to synthesize and strengthen items, and gain control over the Glowstone Grass.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong discovers he can control the Glowstone Grass and decides to plant it in his courtyard.
• He enhances his Solar Power Generator and starts a daily routine of exercise, work, and enhancement.
• After three weeks, the Glowstone Grass begins to glow, affecting the Black Worms' behavior.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong becomes more adaptable and less afraid of the Blood Tide's Black Worms.
• He demonstrates initiative and curiosity in testing the Glowstone Grass's properties and influence.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The power of nature and its influence on the environment.
• The potential of the Glowstone Grass and its possible benefits for Yu Hong.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong interacts with the Black Worms, observing their behavior and adapting his actions accordingly.
• He also interacts with the Glowstone Grass, testing its properties and influencing its growth through his Inner Qi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong discovers that Glowstone Grass repels Black Worms, affecting the Blood Tide.
• He experiments with accelerating the growth of Glowstone Grass using Inner Qi, successfully covering most of the courtyard.
• The repelling effect is strong enough to deter even Big Hide, providing significant security.
• Yu Hong considers synthesizing other plants and creatures with Glowstone for enhanced effects.
• He attempts to reinforce the courtyard wall using the Black Mark, with a countdown of 15 days, 6 hours, and 44 minutes.
• Yu Hong decides to replenish Glowstone from the mine and considers expediting the reinforcement process.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong becomes more confident and proactive in his survival strategies, showing initiative and curiosity.
• He demonstrates a growing understanding of the Black Mark's capabilities and its connection to his thoughts and perceptions.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and innovation: Yu Hong's discovery of Glowstone Grass's properties and his synthesis ideas highlight his ability to adapt and innovate in the face of challenges.
• The power of nature: The Glowstone Grass's repelling effect underscores the power of nature and its potential for harnessing in survival.
• The duality of the Black Mark: While it provides a means of enhancement, the Black Mark also presents a potential danger, as seen in the long countdown for reinforcing the courtyard wall.

Character Interactions

• Although not present in this chapter, the mention of White Serpent Guo Xu Dong's investigation hints at potential interactions and conflicts with Yu Hong in the future.
• Yu Hong's internal dialogue suggests a growing sense of isolation, as he doesn't share his plans and discoveries with others, possibly indicating a lack of trust or communication with his fellow survivors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong returns from the Glowstone Mine, carrying a bag of Glowstone.
• He is ambushed and attacked by two figures in Bulletproof Suits (Guo Xudong and another) at his Mountain Cave residence.
• Yu Hong is overpowered and eventually subdued, his right wrist twisted and pinned to the ground.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong demonstrates resilience and strength but is ultimately no match for the skilled attackers.
• Guo Xudong, one of the attackers, shows exceptional combat awareness and strength, easily overpowering Yu Hong.

Significant Themes

• The dangerous environment and the need for self-defense and survival skills.
• The disparity in combat skills and the advantage of professional training.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong vs. Guo Xudong and the other attacker: Yu Hong is outmatched and eventually subdued.
• Guo Xudong's combat style is aggressive and relentless, targeting Yu Hong's weak points and exploiting his lack of professional training.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong faces a formidable opponent, Guo Xudong, who attacks him in his safe house.
• Guo Xudong is equipped with a bulletproof suit and a Wolf Tooth Club, giving him a significant advantage in combat.
• Despite Yu Hong's enhanced suit and fighting skills, Guo Xudong's strength and relentless attacks take a toll on him.
• After a prolonged and intense fight, Yu Hong manages to deliver a fatal blow to Guo Xudong using his enhanced suit's spikes and Inner Qi.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong demonstrates exceptional resilience and fighting spirit, refusing to give up despite severe injuries and fatigue.
• Guo Xudong reveals his true strength and determination, pushing Yu Hong to his limits before ultimately succumbing to his injuries.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation and equipment in combat, as demonstrated by both characters' use of enhanced suits.
• The power of resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as seen in Guo Xudong's initial overconfidence.

Character Interactions

• The intense and brutal fight between Yu Hong and Guo Xudong highlights their mutual determination and skill.
• Yu Hong's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and concerns about his opponent's origins and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hong encounters and defeats a strong opponent (Guo Xudong) who was skilled in close combat.
• He scavenges Guo Xudong's belongings, obtaining a fully loaded handgun, a bulletproof suit, and other useful items.
• Yu Hong decides to focus on improving his close-quarters combat abilities and reconnaissance skills rather than enhancing the handgun's power.
• He spends several days healing and enhancing the Solar Power Generator.
• Yu Hong visits the Post Office to trade for light bulbs and order basic Fighting Expert instruction from Li Runshan.
• Li Runshan informs Yu Hong about a group of people who died nearby and advises him to be prepared for future visitors.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong becomes more aware of his weaknesses in close combat and reconnaissance, leading him to prioritize improving these areas.
• Li Runshan shows concern for Yu Hong's injuries and offers to teach him Fighting Expert skills after he has recovered.
• Doctor Xu expresses her desire to leave for White River City, revealing her hope for a better future.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-improvement and adaptability in survival situations.
• The value of trade and barter in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The harsh reality of survival, as seen through the fate of the group who died nearby.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Li Runshan discuss trading and Fighting Expert skills.
• Yu Hong and Doctor Xu discuss her plans to leave for White River City.
• Li Runshan and Aisena are seen playing chess, highlighting their close relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ruoying (Doctor Xu) decides to leave for the safer city, inviting Yu Hong to join them later.
• Little Stutterer (Yi Yi) writes to Yu Hong about her life in White River City and her plans to investigate her parents' whereabouts.
• Yu Hong sends Yi Yi anti-inflammatory medicine and writes back, expressing his concern for her safety.
• Yi Yi receives Yu Hong's letter and medicine, feeling happy and grateful.
• Yu Hong modifies his White Bear Suit to increase its lower body weight and overall protection.

Character Developments

• Yu Hong: Realizes the importance of stability and durability in combat, leading him to modify his suit. He also shows concern for Yi Yi's well-being.
• Yi Yi: Adapts to her new life in the city, makes friends, and plans to investigate her parents' disappearance. She also expresses her appreciation for Yu Hong's care.
• Xu Ruoying: Decides to leave for the city, showing a level of self-preservation and practicality.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Self-Preservation: Characters prioritize their safety and well-being, leading to decisions like Xu Ruoying's move to the city and Yu Hong's suit modification.
• Communication and Connection: Despite the harsh environment, characters maintain connections through letters, expressing care and support for each other (Yu Hong and Yi Yi).

Character Interactions

• Yu Hong and Xu Ruoying: They part ways, with Xu Ruoying expressing hope to reunite in the city.
• Yu Hong and Yi Yi: They exchange letters, with Yu Hong sending medicine and expressing concern, and Yi Yi feeling grateful and happy.
• Yi Yi and Ou Li: Yi Yi's friend Ou Li shows a mix of concern and exasperation towards Yi Yi, asking her to help with chores but not including her in dangerous missions.