Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhenxing struggles with the decision to turn Liu Yanran into an idiot, finding it hard to accept despite her past actions.
• Su Chen, indifferent to Su Zhenxing's feelings, proceeds to his room to change clothes.
• At Haishi First Prison, He Jingtian is caught and tortured by Fei Ge and Meng Ge, who plan to kill him for a substantial reward.

Character Developments

• Su Zhenxing: Struggles with his conscience regarding Liu Yanran's fate, showing a hint of remorse.
• Su Chen: Demonstrates cold indifference to his father's feelings, prioritizing his own goals.
• He Jingtian: Desperate and helpless, faces his impending death with fear and bargaining.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Actions: Su Zhenxing grapples with the repercussions of his past decisions, while He Jingtian faces the consequences of his crimes.
• Power Dynamics: Su Chen's disregard for his father's feelings showcases the power imbalance between them, while Fei Ge and Meng Ge's actions highlight the power dynamics within the prison.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhenxing and Su Chen: Their interaction is tense, with Su Chen showing no regard for his father's feelings.
• He Jingtian, Fei Ge, and Meng Ge: Their interaction is brutal and one-sided, with He Jingtian pleading for mercy while Fei Ge and Meng Ge carry out their task with grim determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Jingtian is severely beaten by Fei Ge and Meng Ge, leading to a life-threatening fever and ultimately his death.
• The prison authorities refuse to send He Jingtian to a major hospital for treatment, leading to his demise.
• Su Chen learns about a new punishment, "Stick Torture," from a WeChat message.
• Su Chen informs Su Qiqi about Liu Yanran's impending lobotomy, causing her outrage.

Character Developments

• He Jingtian: Dies due to severe injuries and lack of proper medical treatment.
• Su Qiqi: Becomes furious and determined to stop Liu Yanran's lobotomy after learning about it from Su Chen.
• Su Chen: Shows no remorse for his actions and continues to plan for Liu Yanran's lobotomy.

Significant Themes

• Cruelty and Indifference: Su Chen's lack of empathy for others is evident in his decision to turn Liu Yanran into an idiot and his nonchalance about He Jingtian's death.
• Power Dynamics: The prison authorities' refusal to provide adequate medical treatment for He Jingtian highlights the power dynamics at play and the disregard for inmates' well-being.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Su Qiqi: Their interaction reveals Su Chen's disregard for Su Qiqi's feelings and her growing anger towards him.
• Prison Guard and Prison Doctor: Their interaction showcases the prison authorities' negligence and unwillingness to spend money on an inmate's medical treatment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qiqi protests against Su Chen's plan to perform a lobotomy on their mother, Liu Yanran.
• Su Zhenxing reveals his intention to divorce Liu Yanran and discontinue supporting her.
• Su Chen physically assaults Su Qiqi for her defiance, with Su Zhenxing watching but not intervening.
• Su Qiqi is beaten until she cries, and Su Zhenxing finally intervenes to lecture her.

Character Developments

• Su Qiqi: Shows newfound courage and eloquence in standing up to Su Chen, but ultimately succumbs to his physical abuse.
• Su Zhenxing: Reveals his selfishness and lack of support for Liu Yanran, only intervening after Su Qiqi is severely beaten.
• Su Chen: Demonstrates his ruthlessness and lack of mercy towards his family members.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and dysfunction: The Su family's relationships are marked by abuse, manipulation, and lack of support.
• Power dynamics: Su Chen's physical strength and willingness to use it give him dominance over the family.
• Selfishness: Both Su Zhenxing and Su Chen prioritize their own interests over those of Liu Yanran and Su Qiqi.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiqi vs. Su Chen: Su Qiqi attempts to stand up to Su Chen but is ultimately overpowered and beaten.
• Su Zhenxing's inaction: Su Zhenxing watches Su Chen beat Su Qiqi without intervening, only speaking up after she is severely injured.
• Li Ma's enjoyment: The family's cook, Li Ma, watches the scene with apparent enjoyment, highlighting the perverse dynamics within the household.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhenxing agrees with Su Chen's plan to lobotomize Liu Yanran to prevent her from harming the family.
• Su Qiqi is shocked and disbelieving when she hears that Liu Yanran wanted to kill Su Chen.
• Su Zhenxing decides to take Su Qiqi to the mental hospital to show her Liu Yanran's true state.
• Su Chen and Su Zhenxing go to rest, leaving Su Qiqi injured on the floor.
• The next day, Su Qiqi urges Su Zhenxing to take her to the mental hospital to confront Liu Yanran.

Character Developments

• Su Zhenxing: Realizes his responsibility as a father and feels guilty for not protecting his children. He decides to take Su Qiqi to the mental hospital to show her the truth.
• Su Qiqi: Becomes more determined to expose Su Chen's lies and protect Liu Yanran. She is driven by a desire to humiliate Su Chen and Su Zhenxing.
• Su Chen: Shows no remorse for his actions and is indifferent to Su Qiqi's feelings. He is focused on his own goals and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve them.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics: The complex relationships between family members, including love, resentment, and manipulation.
• Manipulation and deceit: Characters use lies and manipulation to achieve their goals, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts.
• Responsibility and guilt: Characters grapple with their responsibilities and feel guilty when they fail to meet expectations.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Su Zhenxing: Su Chen manipulates Su Zhenxing into agreeing with his plan, while Su Zhenxing feels guilty for not protecting his children from Su Chen.
• Su Qiqi and Su Zhenxing: Su Qiqi is determined to expose Su Zhenxing's lies and is driven by a desire to humiliate him and Su Chen.
• Su Qiqi and Su Chen: Su Qiqi is resentful of Su Chen and wants to expose his lies, while Su Chen is indifferent to her feelings and is focused on his own goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yanran is terrified of undergoing a lobotomy in the hospital.
• Su Qiqi visits Liu Yanran, who is angry and throws things at her, then hits her.
• Su Qiqi asks Liu Yanran if she intended to kill Su Chen.

Character Developments

• Liu Yanran: Struggles with fear and anger due to her hospital situation. Feels betrayed by Su Qiqi's lack of concern.
• Su Qiqi: Feels guilty for not visiting Liu Yanran and shows remorse. Stands up for herself when Liu Yanran hits her.

Significant Themes

• Mother-daughter relationship: Liu Yanran feels unappreciated by Su Qiqi, while Su Qiqi feels guilty for neglecting her mother.
• Status and identity: Liu Yanran's status as the "Haishi Richest Man's Wife" is challenged by her hospital situation.

Character Interactions

• Liu Yanran and Su Qiqi: Their interaction is filled with anger, guilt, and eventual understanding. Liu Yanran vents her frustration, while Su Qiqi apologizes and seeks clarification about Su Chen's accusation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yanran, Su Qiqi's mother, expresses her desire to kill Su Chen, her son, and surprisingly, also Su Qiqi.
• Su Qiqi, shocked and hurt, flees the psychiatric hospital where Liu Yanran is confined.
• Liu Yanran, realizing her words' impact, tries to stop Su Qiqi but fails.
• Su Zhenxing, watching the scene unfold, decides that Liu Yanran's lobotomy is inevitable due to her deranged state.

Character Developments

• Liu Yanran: Her mental state deteriorates further, leading her to express violent intentions towards her own children.
• Su Qiqi: Struggles with the reality of her mother's desire to harm her and Su Chen, leading to emotional distress and flight.
• Su Zhenxing: Becomes disillusioned with Liu Yanran's behavior, deciding to support Su Chen's plan to perform a lobotomy on her.

Significant Themes

• Maternal Instincts vs. Madness: Liu Yanran's desire to harm her children clashes with the expected maternal love and protection.
• Communication Breakdown: Misunderstandings and lack of clear communication between family members lead to further deterioration of relationships.
• Despair and Betrayal: Characters grapple with feelings of despair and betrayal due to the actions and words of loved ones.

Character Interactions

• Liu Yanran and Su Qiqi: Their interaction highlights the tension and emotional distress caused by Liu Yanran's words and Su Qiqi's disbelief.
• Su Zhenxing and Liu Yanran: Su Zhenxing's silent observation of their interaction leads to his decision to support Su Chen's plan for Liu Yanran's lobotomy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhenxing, a successful businessman, meets Liu Yanran, a recently graduated and returned home, at a Liu family gathering.
• Su Zhenxing is instantly captivated by Liu Yanran's charm and decides to pursue her.
• Despite Su Zhenxing's advances, Liu Yanran remains aloof and uninterested.
• Su Zhenxing uses business leverage to secure a date with Liu Yanran, but she remains distant.
• Su Zhenxing's mother disapproves of Liu Yanran, leading to a rift between them.
• Su Zhenxing works to prove Liu Yanran's worth by growing Su Corporation, eventually marrying her.
• Post-marriage, Liu Yanran shows concern for Su Zhenxing, but their relationship remains distant.
• Su Zhenxing reflects on his past choices and regrets not listening to his mother.

Character Developments

• Su Zhenxing: Initially confident and decisive, he becomes increasingly devoted to Liu Yanran, eventually regretting not heeding his mother's advice.
• Liu Yanran: Remains aloof and distant throughout, showing concern for Su Zhenxing only after their marriage.
• Old Madam Su: Disapproves of Liu Yanran initially but accepts their marriage later, feeling her prejudice was too deep.

Significant Themes

• Love and Marriage: Su Zhenxing's pursuit of Liu Yanran highlights the theme of love and marriage, with his mother's disapproval and his eventual regret.
• Ambition and Success: Su Zhenxing's drive to prove Liu Yanran's worth by growing Su Corporation underscores the theme of ambition and success.
• Regret: Su Zhenxing's reflection on his past choices emphasizes the theme of regret.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhenxing and Liu Yanran: Their interactions are characterized by Su Zhenxing's pursuit and Liu Yanran's aloofness, with a shift in her behavior post-marriage.
• Su Zhenxing and Old Madam Su: Their relationship is marked by disagreement over Liu Yanran, with Old Madam Su eventually accepting their marriage.
• Su Zhenxing and Su Lili: Though not present in this chapter, their relationship is hinted at, with Su Lili's actions contributing to the Su Family's current state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Lili visits Su Chen in prison, expecting mockery due to her current state.
• Su Chen, calm and confident, provokes Su Lili by highlighting her miserable condition and his own success.
• Su Chen reveals that Liu Yanran, Su Lili's mother, is scheduled to undergo a lobotomy.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: Maintains his composure and confidence, enjoying Su Lili's misery. He's determined to get Su Lili's blessing for Liu Yanran's lobotomy.
• Su Lili: Struggles with jealousy and resentment towards Su Chen. She's emotionally fragile, easily angered, and still harbors feelings for Yang Siwen despite his betrayal.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and Resentment: Su Lili's primary emotions, driving her actions and responses.
• Power Dynamics: The shift in power between Su Chen and Su Lili is evident in their interaction.
• Betrayal: Su Lili's realization of Yang Siwen's betrayal and her struggle to cope with it.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen vs. Su Lili: Their interaction is filled with tension and provocation. Su Chen deliberately angers Su Lili to assert his dominance and gain her compliance.
• Su Lili's Internal Struggle: Su Lili's emotional turmoil is evident as she grapples with her feelings for Yang Siwen and her hatred for Su Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Lili learns about Liu Yanran's lobotomy and decides to stay to learn more, despite Su Chen's mocking.
• Su Chen convinces Su Lili to record a blessing video for Liu Yanran, which she does with venomous joy, but also cries from her own pain.
• Su Chen leaves without looking back, leaving Su Lili to her grief and resentment.
• Su Qiqi apologizes to Su Chen for wrongly blaming him and agrees to attend Liu Yanran's lobotomy surgery.

Character Developments

• Su Lili: She shows her true colors, reveling in Liu Yanran's misfortune, but also displays her pain and regret. She vows to compete with Su Chen openly if given another chance.
• Su Chen: He remains unmoved by Su Lili's tears and leaves her without remorse. He accepts Su Qiqi's apology but keeps his distance.
• Su Qiqi: She genuinely apologizes to Su Chen for misunderstanding him and agrees to attend Liu Yanran's surgery.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Schadenfreude: Characters take pleasure in others' misfortunes, reflecting their bitterness and resentment.
• Regret and Redemption: Characters like Su Lili and Su Qiqi express regret for their past actions, hinting at potential redemption arcs.
• Family Dynamics: The complex relationships within the Su family are explored, with characters often prioritizing their own interests.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Su Lili: Their interaction is filled with tension and mockery, with Su Chen manipulating Su Lili to record the blessing video.
• Su Chen and Su Qiqi: Su Chen accepts Su Qiqi's apology but maintains a distant attitude. They share a brief moment of understanding regarding Liu Yanran's surgery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen arranges for Liu Yanran, his mother, to undergo a lobotomy at Haishi First Mental Hospital.
• Su Chen, Su Zhenxing, and Su Qiqi visit Liu Yanran before the operation to "say their farewells."
• Liu Yanran, terrified and angry, lashes out at them, cursing them for her predicament.
• Su Chen responds, claiming the lobotomy is for her own good and that she will thank them someday.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: Shows no remorse or empathy for Liu Yanran's situation, instead finding joy in her fear and anger. He is manipulative and self-righteous.
• Liu Yanran: Struggles with fear and anger, lashing out at her family. Her mental state is deteriorating.
• Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi: Are upset by Liu Yanran's curses and seem to have little affection for her. They follow Su Chen's lead.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Gaslighting: Su Chen manipulates the situation and his family's emotions to serve his own purposes.
• Lack of Empathy: None of the characters show genuine concern or empathy for Liu Yanran's plight.
• Fear and Anger: Liu Yanran's primary emotions throughout the chapter, reflecting her desperate situation and lack of control.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Liu Yanran: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Su Chen showing no remorse and Liu Yanran lashing out in anger and fear.
• Su Chen, Su Zhenxing, and Su Qiqi: They act in unison, following Su Chen's lead and showing little affection for Liu Yanran.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen decides to let Liu Yanran leave the hospital after her prefrontal lobes are removed, thinking it's a good idea.
• Liu Yanran, enraged, attempts to attack Su Chen but is kicked away.
• Liu Yanran begs Su Chen to spare her, promising to change and treat him well.
• Su Chen exposes Liu Yanran's insincere remorse, and Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi stop supporting her.
• Liu Yanran, humiliated, flies into a rage.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: Shows determination to hold Liu Yanran accountable for her actions, demonstrating maturity and resolve.
• Liu Yanran: Reveals her true, venomous nature, showing no remorse and only pretending to change to save herself.
• Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi: Initially moved by Liu Yanran's apparent repentance, but quickly see through her deceit and stop supporting her.

Significant Themes

• Deception vs. Sincerity: Liu Yanran's insincere apologies contrast with genuine remorse, highlighting the importance of sincerity.
• Consequences of Actions: Su Chen emphasizes the need for consequences for wrongdoings, comparing it to the role of laws and police.
• Humiliation and Dignity: Liu Yanran's humiliation and loss of dignity drive her to desperation and rage.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen vs. Liu Yanran: Their conflict escalates as Liu Yanran's true nature is exposed, and Su Chen refuses to believe her insincere apologies.
• Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi vs. Liu Yanran: They initially try to plead for Liu Yanran but quickly see through her deceit, leading to a rift in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yanran stops pretending to be pitiful and confronts Su Chen and the others with venomous looks.
• Su Chen provokes Liu Yanran by playing a video of Su Lili's malicious 'blessings' for her lobotomy operation.
• Liu Yanran breaks down, crying and cursing about her miserable life and lack of justice.
• Su Chen, Su Zhenxing, and Su Qiqi offer blessings for Liu Yanran's operation, which she takes as further mockery.
• Liu Yanran alternates between crying and cursing, displaying erratic behavior.

Character Developments

• Liu Yanran: Her mental state deteriorates, showing signs of genuine insanity. She becomes more aggressive and erratic.
• Su Chen: He continues to torment Liu Yanran, enjoying her suffering and humiliation. His actions reveal his deep-seated hatred and desire for revenge.
• Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi: They remain passive and numb, following Su Chen's lead but showing no initiative or emotion.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Su Chen's actions are driven by a desire to revenge himself and his family against Liu Yanran.
• Mental Health: The chapter explores the deterioration of Liu Yanran's mental state and the consequences of prolonged psychological abuse.
• Family Dynamics: The complex and dysfunctional relationships within the Su family are highlighted, with Liu Yanran feeling abandoned and hated by her family.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen vs. Liu Yanran: Their interaction is marked by hostility, provocation, and a power imbalance, with Su Chen continually goading Liu Yanran.
• Liu Yanran vs. Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi: Liu Yanran feels betrayed and abandoned by her husband and younger daughter, who show no support or sympathy towards her.
• Su Chen, Su Zhenxing, and Su Qiqi: They act in unison, following Su Chen's lead and offering blessings to Liu Yanran at his prompting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen doubts Liu Yanran's sudden insanity, suspecting an act.
• Su Chen calls Doctor Liu to arrange a lobotomy for Liu Yanran.
• Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi plead for Liu Yanran, but Su Chen convinces them a lobotomy is necessary.
• Liu Yanran, exposed, attempts to escape the psychiatric hospital.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: Shows cunning and determination in dealing with Liu Yanran's schemes.
• Liu Yanran: Struggles to maintain her act, ultimately resorting to escape.
• Su Zhenxing: Initially sympathetic to Liu Yanran, but Su Chen's reasoning convinces him otherwise.
• Su Qiqi: Naively pleads for Liu Yanran, but later realizes her mother's deception.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Liu Yanran's attempts to manipulate her family for her own gain.
• The consequences of one's actions: Liu Yanran's actions lead her to a psychiatric hospital and a lobotomy.
• The struggle between kindness and pragmatism: Su Zhenxing's internal conflict regarding Liu Yanran's fate.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen vs. Liu Yanran: A battle of wits, with Su Chen consistently outmaneuvering Liu Yanran.
• Su Chen vs. Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi: Su Chen convinces them to see Liu Yanran's true state and the necessity of the lobotomy.
• Liu Yanran vs. Su Zhenxing and Su Qiqi: Liu Yanran's resentment towards her family for not seeing through her act.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yanran attempts to escape but is caught and brought back to the ward.
• Su Chen, angered by Liu Yanran's curses, physically abuses her.
• Doctor Liu arrives to take Liu Yanran for her frontal lobe removal surgery.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: Shows extreme lack of filial piety by physically abusing his mother, Liu Yanran. He also displays indifference and lack of empathy towards her.
• Liu Yanran: Despite her mental state, she shows resilience and defiance, cursing those around her. However, she is ultimately helpless against the situation.

Significant Themes

• Filial Piety: Su Chen's extreme lack of filial piety towards his mother is a significant theme. He shows no remorse or guilt for his actions.
• Powerlessness: Liu Yanran's inability to escape her fate and her powerlessness against those around her is another key theme.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Liu Yanran: Their interaction is marked by hostility and abuse. Su Chen physically abuses Liu Yanran, while she curses him in return.
• Su Chen and Doctor Liu: Doctor Liu is accommodating and ingratiating towards Su Chen, showing no disapproval of his actions. Su Chen, in turn, appreciates Doctor Liu's service.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yanran is being operated on, with her frontal lobes to be removed, due to her hatred towards Su Chen.
• She recalls the past, specifically when Su Chen went missing a decade ago.
• Liu Yanran was blamed for Su Chen's disappearance, leading to constant harassment from Old Madam Su and disappointment from Su Zhenxing.
• She vents her frustration to her elder brother, Liu Xingran, but he blames her for Su Chen's loss, leading to a fight between them.
• Liu Yanran returns to the Su family, still facing Old Madam Su's accusations and Su Zhenxing's attempts to smooth things over, further fueling her resentment.

Character Developments

• Liu Yanran: Her resentment and hatred towards Su Chen grow due to the blame and suffering she endures because of his disappearance.
• Old Madam Su: Her grief and anger over Su Chen's disappearance lead her to constantly blame and harass Liu Yanran.
• Su Zhenxing: He tries to smooth things over between Liu Yanran and his mother but also shows disappointment and dissatisfaction towards Liu Yanran.
• Liu Xingran: He initially tries to comfort Liu Yanran but later blames her for Su Chen's loss, causing a rift between them.

Significant Themes

• Blame and guilt: Characters assign blame for Su Chen's disappearance, leading to resentment and suffering.
• Resentment and anger: Liu Yanran's inability to express or vent her anger leads to a buildup of resentment, fueling her hatred towards Su Chen.
• Family dynamics: The complex relationships and expectations within the Su and Liu families contribute to the characters' actions and emotions.

Character Interactions

• Liu Yanran and Old Madam Su: Their interactions are marked by blame, anger, and resentment, with Old Madam Su constantly harassing Liu Yanran.
• Liu Yanran and Su Zhenxing: Su Zhenxing tries to mediate between Liu Yanran and his mother but also shows disappointment towards Liu Yanran.
• Liu Yanran and Liu Xingran: Their relationship is strained due to Liu Xingran's initial attempt to comfort Liu Yanran, followed by his blame for Su Chen's loss, leading to a fight between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yanran undergoes a lobotomy surgery to remove her murderous intent.
• She wakes up with signs of memory regression and personality changes.
• Liu Yanran behaves like a child, crying out in fear and calling for her parents and brother.
• Doctor Liu confirms that this is a rare but normal outcome of the surgery.

Character Developments

• Liu Yanran: Regresses to a childlike state, with no memory of her past life or her family.
• Su Chen: Realizes that the new Liu Yanran is completely different from the one he knew and hated. He feels a sense of closure and liberation from his past.

Significant Themes

• Memory and identity: The loss of memory changes Liu Yanran's personality and her relationship with her family.
• Change and acceptance: Su Chen accepts the change in Liu Yanran and moves on from his past.
• The consequences of actions: The lobotomy surgery has irreversible effects on Liu Yanran's personality.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen, Su Zhenxing, and Su Qiqi are all shocked by Liu Yanran's regression and struggle to interact with her.
• Doctor Liu explains Liu Yanran's condition to Su Chen and assures him that it is a normal, if rare, outcome of the surgery.
• Su Chen feels a sense of finality in his interactions with Liu Yanran and the psychiatric hospital, signifying the end of his past life.