Ch. 41Su Qiqi Slapped Herself in Terror
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Chen, believed to be possessed by his dead grandmother, slaps Su Mu (Su Zhenxing's son) repeatedly for his disrespect and ingratitude.
- Su Mu's parents, Su Zhenxing and Liu Yanran, do not intervene, leading Su Mu to resent them.
- Su Qiqi, fearing Su Chen's "grandmother," slaps herself to confess her wrongdoings against Su Chen.
- Su Zhenxing, fearing his "mother," promises to treat Su Chen well to avoid further beatings.
- Su Chen faints and, upon waking, threatens to cut ties with the Su Family, causing Su Zhenxing to panic.
Character Developments
- Su Chen: Shows a ruthless and cunning side, using his supposed possession to instill fear and gain control over the Su Family.
- Su Mu: Becomes more resentful and vengeful after being humiliated and ignored by his parents.
- Su Zhenxing: Becomes more submissive and fearful, prioritizing his own safety over his son's well-being.
- Su Qiqi: Shows remorse and self-preservation by confessing and punishing herself to avoid Su Chen's wrath.
Significant Themes
- Fear and manipulation: Su Chen uses fear of the supernatural to control the Su Family.
- Family dynamics: The Su Family's dysfunctional relationships are highlighted, with parents prioritizing their own safety over their children's well-being.
- Resentment and revenge: Characters like Su Mu and Su Zhenxing harbor resentment and plan revenge against those who have wronged them.
Character Interactions
- Su Chen vs. Su Mu: Su Chen humiliates and beats Su Mu, leading to Su Mu's resentment.
- Su Chen vs. Su Zhenxing: Su Chen threatens and manipulates Su Zhenxing into treating him well.
- Su Qiqi vs. Su Chen: Su Qiqi confesses and punishes herself to avoid Su Chen's wrath, showing her fear and self-preservation.
- Su Mu vs. Su Zhenxing & Liu Yanran: Su Mu resents his parents for not intervening and ignoring his plight.