Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Xue confirms Luofu Secret Realm's advanced technology.
• Wang Ye, a former comrade, visits Lei Xue, revealing crucial information about Luofu.
• Wang Ye informs Lei Xue about Gene Surgery, bloodlines, and the possibility of returning home the next day.

Character Developments

• Lei Xue: Becomes more suspicious and cautious, learns about Gene Surgery and its implications.
• Wang Ye: Shows loyalty to Lei Xue and their original team, provides valuable information, and reveals his transformed appearance due to Gene Surgery.

Significant Themes

• Power vs. Identity: Characters grapple with the consequences of gaining extraordinary power at the cost of their original appearance and identity.
• Trust and Suspicion: Lei Xue struggles with trusting Wang Ye and the true intentions of Luofu's upper echelons.
• Information Control: Luofu's upper echelons appear to control the flow of information, deciding what outsiders like Lei Xue and Wang Ye should know.

Character Interactions

• Lei Xue and Wang Ye: Despite initial reservations, they share crucial information and form a bond based on their shared past and current situation. Wang Ye's revelation about his transformed appearance tests Lei Xue's acceptance of his new form.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Xue is informed by Tang Dou that she will be sent back to the real world for a vacation and should meet Li Gou Dan to arrange this.
• Lei Xue finds Li Gou Dan at a restaurant named "Gou Dan Seafood," where she is served exotic and delicious seafood.
• Li Gou Dan informs Lei Xue that she will need to learn basic technical courses before their mission to open up a sea route begins, which is imminent.

Character Developments

• Lei Xue: She is initially skeptical about being allowed to return to the real world but becomes more hopeful after meeting Li Gou Dan. She also discovers a newfound appreciation for seafood.
• Li Gou Dan: She is portrayed as friendly, generous, and somewhat flirtatious, feeding Lei Xue shrimp and engaging in light banter.

Significant Themes

• The allure of the unknown and exploration, as represented by the upcoming sea route mission.
• The contrast between the luxurious and comfortable environment in Cloud City and the anticipated harsh conditions at sea.

Character Interactions

• Lei Xue and Li Gou Dan's interaction is friendly and somewhat playful, with Li Gou Dan treating Lei Xue like a younger sister or protégé.
• Lei Xue's internal monologue reveals her suspicions about Luofu's intentions and her growing attachment to the environment and mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gou Dan appoints Da Mao as the temporary Boatswain, responsible for various nautical tasks, with a monthly salary of 4,000 Points and a daily sea subsidy of 200 Points.
• Gou Dan assigns roles to Er Mao and San Mao, with Er Mao serving as Sailor Number One and San Mao as Sailor Number Two.
• Wang Ye expresses his desire to set sail, hinting at his eagerness for the voyage.
• Lei Xue returns from her vacation and is brought to see the Leader, carrying important information.

Character Developments

• Da Mao, now Boatswain, accepts his new role despite his initial reluctance to use his given name.
• Wang Ye shows his eagerness for the voyage, revealing his desire for a free navigator's life.
• Lei Xue, upon returning, is immediately taken to meet the Leader, suggesting her importance in the political hierarchy.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Acceptance: Da Mao accepts his new role and name, while Wang Ye accepts his eagerness for the voyage despite political concerns.
• Importance of Information: Lei Xue's return and the information she carries highlight the value of intelligence in the political landscape.

Character Interactions

• Gou Dan and Da Mao: Gou Dan assigns Da Mao his new role, showing his authority and Da Mao's acceptance.
• Wang Ye and Gou Dan: Wang Ye's interaction with Gou Dan reveals his longing for the voyage, contrasting with his earlier political concerns.
• Leader and Lei Xue: The Leader's eagerness to meet Lei Xue suggests a potential alliance or information exchange between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Xue returns from Luofu (another space) with shocking information about its advanced technology, resources, and Gene Surgery.
• The Leader is skeptical about the authenticity of the information and Lei Xue's identity.
• Lei Xue demonstrates her enhanced mental capabilities as proof of the Gene Surgery's effectiveness.
• The Leader receives confirmation that all Technical Soldiers have returned, reinforcing Lei Xue's identity.

Character Developments

• The Leader: Initially skeptical, he becomes more convinced of the information's authenticity as more evidence presents itself.
• Lei Xue: She remains calm and professional, providing evidence to support her claims.

Significant Themes

• The advancement of technology and its potential impact on society.
• The struggle between disbelief and acceptance of extraordinary claims.
• The importance of verification and evidence in supporting claims.

Character Interactions

• The Leader and Lei Xue: They engage in a cautious yet thorough interrogation, with Lei Xue providing evidence to support her claims, and the Leader gradually becoming more convinced.
• The Leader and his guard: They discuss the Leader's suspicions about Lei Xue's identity and the credibility of her information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Experts from various fields gather to analyze intelligence from the other world.
• The Grassland area is vast, with forces spread out over different terrains.
• The Main Base city is unusually large and well-built, suggesting significant manpower and resources.
• Photos of the city are mistaken for game images due to their unrealistic appearance.

Character Developments

• Academician Hong Shishan shows expertise in geography and suggests using Colonel Lei Xue's intelligence to determine the Grassland's size.
• Academician Fang Nanguo, head of the General Analysis Department, presents photos of the Main Base city and concludes that it was built rapidly with immense resources.

Significant Themes

• The scale and resources of the other world's civilization.
• The difficulty in verifying and accepting information about the other world.

Character Interactions

• Experts exchange ideas and analyze intelligence together.
• Academician Hong and Fang collaborate to present their findings.
• Police Officer Yang Rui seeks help from the Huo Corporation in North America, facing disbelief about the other world's existence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The political figures are astonished to learn that a popular game is actually a ruse by Luofu to collect highly qualified candidates for gene surgery.
• Academician Fang presents evidence and reasoning to support this claim, such as the game's unusual business model and the lack of large-scale testing or high-priced activation codes.
• The group discusses the possibility of Luofu using the game to hide their activities and recruit candidates without causing turmoil.
• They also discuss the possibility of Luofu being an alien force, but Academician Fang dismisses this, suggesting that the alien background is a science fiction element created by Luofu to make players believe it's a game.
• They conclude that the environment outside the Main Base is likely an intermediate space near Luofu's main base, which is a key location connecting the New World and Planet D.

Character Developments

• Academician Fang demonstrates his analytical skills and knowledge of the game industry, earning respect from the political figures.
• The Leader shows curiosity and skepticism, asking questions to challenge and clarify the presented information.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and hidden agendas is prominent, with Luofu using the game as a cover to recruit candidates for gene surgery.
• The discussion of alien forces and their potential motivations highlights the theme of power dynamics and the law of the jungle.

Character Interactions

• Academician Fang interacts with the political figures, presenting his analysis and responding to their questions and doubts.
• The Leader engages in a back-and-forth with Academician Fang, asking questions and challenging his conclusions to gain a better understanding of the situation.
• The Secretary of State and an old man also participate in the discussion, contributing to the collective analysis of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Academician Fang presents his analysis of Luofu's cooperation with the Official, suggesting it stems from internal power struggles.
• He proposes that the three main factions in Luofu (Mountain Moving Sect, Mystic Division, Star Sea Sect) correspond to the three playable races in the game.
• Academician Fang speculates that the Mountain Moving Sect's reluctance to enter the world is due to their unappealing appearance, which would make them less popular compared to other sects.
• He suggests that Luofu's Sect Leader is manipulating the game to absorb more people into the Mountain Moving Sect, making it more acceptable to enter the world.
• Academician Fang concludes that Luofu's cooperation with the Official is to maintain the Sect Leader's power stability amidst rapid expansion.

Character Developments

• Academician Fang demonstrates his analytical skills and logical thinking, impressing the high-ranking officials.
• The Leader shows curiosity and engagement in Academician Fang's presentation.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles and political maneuvering within Luofu.
• The influence of appearance and aesthetics on societal acceptance and popularity.
• The manipulation of information and perception through game design.

Character Interactions

• Academician Fang interacts with the Leader and other high-ranking officials, presenting his analysis and responding to their questions.
• The Leader engages with Academician Fang, asking questions and seeking clarification on his speculations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Academician Fang presents a hypothesis that the Luofu Sect's Star Sea Sect is composed of Western scientists, and the Sect Leader's faction is mostly Central China people, aiming to gain government support.
• The group realizes that if this is true, Western forces could seek support from other governments, potentially involving foreign countries in Luofu's affairs.
• The Leader asks if there's a way to prevent foreign involvement, but Academician Fang notes their lack of information about Luofu's internal structure, making interference difficult.
• The meeting ends without a decision, with the Leader asking everyone to think further about the issue.

Character Developments

• Academician Fang demonstrates his analytical skills and political acumen, presenting a plausible hypothesis and its implications.
• The Leader shows hesitation in making a decision that could determine the country's fate, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
• The high-level officials display their political leanings, with some advocating for immediate action and others advocating for caution.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence within the Luofu Sect and between different national governments.
• The risk-reward dynamic in decision-making, with potential gains accompanied by significant risks.
• The importance of information and intelligence in making strategic decisions.

Character Interactions

• Academician Fang presents his hypothesis to the group, sparking a discussion about its implications and potential courses of action.
• The Leader seeks input from Academician Fang, but the latter declines to make a decision, passing the responsibility back to the Leader.
• The high-level officials debate the merits of immediate action versus caution, reflecting their political leanings and the strategic dilemma they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye and Yu Nv Wu Gua discuss the upcoming meeting and the plan to infiltrate foreign countries with their game.
• Old Master Lei waits up for Lei Xue's return, and the family expresses their eagerness to know about her new position and potential cooperation.
• Lei Xue returns home late and has dinner with Old Master Lei. They discuss her work and the possibility of her return in the next two days.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Shows strategic thinking and calculation in planning the game's expansion.
• Yu Nv Wu Gua: Demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in her role and plans for the game's release overseas.
• Old Master Lei: Reveals his wisdom and consideration for the greater good by not pressing Lei Xue for national secrets and showing understanding of her new position.
• Lei Xue: Shows growth and maturity in her new role, understanding the importance of her work and the need to keep secrets.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Characters adapt to new roles and situations, such as Yu Nv Wu Gua playing a wretched old man and Lei Xue navigating her new position.
• Strategic Planning: Xi Ye and Yu Nv Wu Gua discuss strategic plans for the game's expansion, highlighting the importance of long-term thinking.
• Family Dynamics: The Lei family's dynamics are explored, showing the eagerness of family members to benefit from Lei Xue's new position and Old Master Lei's wisdom in handling the situation.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Yu Nv Wu Gua: They interact as equals, discussing plans and making decisions together, showing a level of trust and understanding.
• Old Master Lei and Lei Xue: They share a meal and discuss her work, with Old Master Lei showing understanding and support for her new role.
• Lei Family Members: They express their eagerness to know about Lei Xue's new position, highlighting the family's dynamics and individual interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Leader receives a benefit analysis and risk assessment report from the analysis department regarding full cooperation with Luofu.
• Academician Fang suffers a heart attack due to overwork, and his condition is critical.
• The Leader visits Academician Fang in the hospital, where the latter reveals that full cooperation with Luofu will lead to significant risks, including the weakening and potential collapse of world governments.

Character Developments

• The Leader: Struggles with the decision to fully cooperate with Luofu, weighing the benefits and risks. Demonstrates concern and respect for Academician Fang's well-being and opinions.
• Academician Fang: Shows dedication to his work, even at the risk of his own health. Reveals a deeper understanding of the potential consequences of full cooperation with Luofu.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of rapid technological advancement and its impact on society and governance.
• The tension between personal health and professional duty.
• The burden of decision-making and the responsibility of leaders.

Character Interactions

• The Leader and Academician Fang: Their interaction highlights their long-standing professional relationship and mutual respect. The Leader seeks Academician Fang's input on the Luofu cooperation decision, while Academician Fang shares his concerns about the potential consequences.
• The Leader and his guard: The guard's anxious demeanor and the Leader's concern for Academician Fang's health demonstrate their close relationship and the Leader's caring nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Academician Fang reveals his theory that the game is encouraging players to colonize the New Continent, and most Lord players know the truth but are unwilling to reveal it.
• The Leader and Academician Fang discuss the potential consequences and solutions, with Academician Fang suggesting increased cooperation.
• Academician Fang passes away, leaving the Leader with a heavy heart and new insights.

Character Developments

• The Leader: Realizes the potential implications of the game and the struggle for power and resources. Experiences a crisis of conscience but ultimately remains silent, mirroring his disdain for the old Aristocratic Families.
• Academician Fang: Dies after revealing his thoughts on the game's true nature and the potential consequences. His final words challenge the Leader's resolve.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption: The struggle for power and resources is a central theme, with both the Leader and Academician Fang acknowledging the potential for abuse.
• Self-interest vs. the greater good: The Leader grapples with the idea of prioritizing personal gain over the well-being of the nation.
• Truth and deception: The game's true nature is gradually revealed, challenging the players' understanding of reality and their roles within it.

Character Interactions

• The Leader and Academician Fang: Their conversation reveals their differing views on the game's implications and potential solutions. Academician Fang's death leaves the Leader with a heavy burden and new insights.
• Xi Ye and Yu Nv Wu Gua: Xi Ye's realization that Yu Nv Wu Gua is not the person he thought he was in the Lord's Room suggests a potential deception or misunderstanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye, the leader, is surprised and concerned about Old Fang's sudden return to the Base.
• Yu Nv Wu Gua, Xi Ye's subordinate, reveals that Old Fang wanted to ask some questions and that there are traces of Undead detected.
• Old Fang, after being reborn and resurrected, decides to live a new life using his muscles instead of his brain, choosing a Green Titan body despite its disadvantages.
• He expresses eagerness to participate in Brick Moving, a task that accumulates Points, to maintain a sense of purpose and labor.
• The Lei family discusses Old Fang's departure, with Old Lei, the family patriarch, warning them not to cross certain lines.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Shows concern and caution about Old Fang's actions, indicating his responsibility as a leader.
• Yu Nv Wu Gua: Demonstrates loyalty and understanding of Xi Ye's concerns, acting as a reliable subordinate.
• Old Fang: Exhibits a newfound appreciation for life and a desire to live it using his physical abilities, showing a shift in his priorities.
• Old Lei: Displays his authority and disapproval of certain topics being discussed within the family, maintaining a level of secrecy.

Significant Themes

• New beginnings and embracing change (Old Fang's rebirth and new life)
• The value of labor and purpose (Old Fang's eagerness to participate in Brick Moving)
• Secrecy and maintaining boundaries (Old Lei's warning to his family)

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Yu Nv Wu Gua: Show a dynamic of a leader and a loyal subordinate, with Xi Ye expressing concern and Yu Nv Wu Gua providing information and reassurance.
• Old Fang and the Developer player: Display a mentor-mentee relationship, with Old Fang expressing his thoughts on his new life and the Developer player providing guidance and understanding.
• Old Lei and the Lei family: Illustrate a patriarchal family dynamic, with Old Lei maintaining authority and setting boundaries for his family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lei Family Eldest and Old Lei discuss the implications of the Luofu Secret Realm's revelations, with Old Lei advising caution and waiting for the Leader's decision.
• The Leader calls a meeting with the top-ranked disciples of the Technical Soldier Corps, acknowledging their efforts and reiterating their mission to collect information.
• The Leader asks the disciples about their impressions of the world beyond, hinting at potential future actions.

Character Developments

• Lei Xue: Shows ambition and understanding of the new opportunities presented by the Luofu Secret Realm. She is valued by the Leader for her contributions and intelligence.
• Old Lei: Demonstrates wisdom and caution, advising his family to wait and observe the situation before taking any action.
• The Leader: Reveals a deeper understanding of the situation and potential future plans, hinting at a possible shift in stance regarding the Luofu Secret Realm.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to Change: Characters grapple with the implications of the Luofu Secret Realm's revelations, representing the arrival of a New Era that challenges the status quo.
• Loyalty and Patriotism: The Leader's final words to Lei Xue and the other disciples emphasize the importance of remembering their roots and fighting for the interests of their compatriots.

Character Interactions

• Lei Family Eldest and Old Lei: The two discuss the Luofu Secret Realm's revelations, with Old Lei advising caution and patience.
• The Leader and Lei Xue/Technical Soldier Corps: The Leader acknowledges the disciples' efforts and provides guidance, hinting at potential future actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The real world is on the brink of turmoil, and the Undead pose a significant threat.
• Traces of Undead activity are detected near the East Sea Port, with the water and shore affected.
• Xi Ye decides to investigate the area personally, assembling a team including Li Gou Dan, Wang Gou Dan, Leng Xing, and the Base's only Necromancer.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye demonstrates concern for his people's safety and knowledge of the Undead.
• Yu Nv Wu Gua shows dedication to her duties but has internal conflicts about Xi Ye's priorities.
• Alice is diligent in her role, managing various aspects of the Base's production and trade.
• Little Cabbage remains carefree and somewhat irresponsible, relying on Alice for most decisions.

Significant Themes

• The looming threat of the Undead and their influence on the Living Realm.
• The importance of knowledge and expertise in dealing with unknown threats.
• The tension between Xi Ye's apparent care for his people and his practical, sometimes callous decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye and Yu Nv Wu Gua have a friendly, somewhat playful dynamic, with Xi Ye teasing Yu Nv Wu Gua about her appearance.
• Alice and Little Cabbage have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Alice often exasperated by Little Cabbage's lack of responsibility.
• Xi Ye's decision to involve Li Gou Dan in the investigation hints at a level of trust and cooperation between their forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Gou Dan visits Little Cabbage's base, demanding a ton of Core Soil.
• Alice, Little Cabbage's subordinate, learns about Undead appearances on the East Coast.
• Xi Ye, the Gou Dan Lord, investigates the Undead incident with Li Gou Dan.
• An advanced Alchemy matrix for summoning Undead is discovered, hinting at a powerful Undead Lord's involvement.

Character Developments

• Alice: Shows concern for the base's defense and displays a mysterious mark on her arm, hinting at a past connection to the Undead.
• Li Gou Dan: Demonstrates carefree and spendthrift behavior, but also shows concern for environmental issues.
• Xi Ye: Reveals his knowledge about the Netherworld and the difficulty of summoning Undead, expressing concern about the power behind the Undead appearances.

Significant Themes

• The power and difficulty of summoning Undead, reflecting the advanced technology and civilization of the Undead Lord.
• The environmental impact of industrial waste, raised by Li Gou Dan.

Character Interactions

• Alice and Little Cabbage: Alice is shown to be a capable and responsible subordinate, while Little Cabbage is portrayed as naive and easily influenced.
• Li Gou Dan and Xi Ye: They work together to investigate the Undead incident, with Li Gou Dan showing respect and diligence towards Xi Ye.
• Alice and Xi Ye: Their interaction is minimal in this chapter, but Xi Ye's reaction to the Alchemy matrix hints at a potential future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enters an eerie forest near the shore, where trees are dying due to Necromantic Energy.
• Xi Ye reveals that a group of evil Mages summoned a Level 7 Undead creature, which went into the sea.
• A distant, massive ship is approaching, having escaped an icy hellhole.

Character Developments

• Wang Gou Dan shows fear and excitement when faced with the supernatural, contrasting with Li Gou Dan's practicality.
• Xi Ye demonstrates his knowledge and powers, revealing he can detect and dispel Undead creatures.
• The Captain of the distant ship shows excitement and determination upon nearing the Eastern Continent.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its impact on the characters' beliefs and actions.
• The determination and ambition of adventurers and explorers.
• The fear and excitement of the unknown, as seen in both the group on the shore and the ship's crew.

Character Interactions

• Wang Gou Dan and Li Gou Dan's banter reveals their personalities and dynamic.
• Xi Ye's calm and knowledgeable demeanor contrasts with the others' reactions to the supernatural.
• The Captain and his First Mate's interaction shows their shared excitement and tension about their journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Tanzan Terrez ship encounters a mysterious, ghostly fog while celebrating.
• The ship's advanced steam engine can't outrun the fog, which is revealed to be a massive, metallic, teeth-covered ship with dead sea creatures beneath it.
• The ship is attacked and its hull is being gnawed on by the strange teeth and sea creatures.
• Sailors panic and flee into the cabins, while the First Mate barricades himself in his office.
• The First Mate encounters a beautiful woman who speaks both Tanzan Terrez and Vanke languages, asking why their ship is there.

Character Developments

• The Captain initially appears brave but retreats when the situation worsens.
• The Sailors go from celebrating to panicking and fleeing in terror.
• The First Mate, initially calm and authoritative, succumbs to panic and tries to hide in his office.

Significant Themes

• Fear and panic in the face of the unknown and the supernatural.
• The futility of human technology against otherworldly forces.
• The instinct to survive and the breakdown of reason in the face of extreme terror.

Character Interactions

• The Captain gives orders but retreats when the situation becomes dire, leaving the First Mate to handle the crisis.
• The Sailors follow orders initially but panic and flee when the threat becomes imminent.
• The First Mate and the mysterious woman interact, with the First Mate being reduced to a terrified, submissive state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious, deadly gray mist attacks Henry's ship, causing it to sink, and the crew to perish.
• Henry escapes in a small boat, witnessing the mist coming from the Eastern Continent.
• He realizes that the Steel Empire's rebellion might not be a rebellion, but something similar to the mist attack.

Character Developments

• Henry Bartolo, a prince of Tanzan Terrez Country, is revealed to be the captain. Despite his royal bloodline, he lacks Mage Talent and power, living in a sensitive position.
• Henry's past experiences, including his brother's beheading and his own loss of military authority, have shaped his desperate situation.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and the will to survive in the face of insurmountable odds.
• The consequences of political instability and power struggles (the Steel Empire's rebellion).
• The unknown and its terrors, symbolized by the gray mist.

Character Interactions

• Henry interacts with his thoughts, reflecting on his past and the current dire situation.
• There's no physical interaction with other characters, as Henry is alone in his boat.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lei Xue's rapid learning pace astonishes Li Gou Dan; she completes advanced learning in a week.
• Lei Xue's learning efficiency is attributed to her Developer Bloodline, which is highly efficient in knowledge absorption.
• Lei Xue is informed that her basic knowledge training has ended and she's to assist in exploring new routes.
• Li Gou Dan invites Lei Xue for a meal, promising to serve high-end caviar.

Character Developments

• Lei Xue: Demonstrates exceptional learning ability, becoming an Academic Overlord. She's eager to enter the top-tier scientific research circle.
• Li Gou Dan: Recognizes Lei Xue's talent, advances their departure date, and offers her the position of Chief Engineer. She also reveals her high standards for talent treatment.

Significant Themes

• Bloodline Importance: The Developer Bloodline's high learning efficiency is emphasized, highlighting the gap between high and low-level bloodlines.
• Talent Recognition & Reward: Li Gou Dan recognizes Lei Xue's talent and offers her a high position and luxurious treatment.

Character Interactions

• Li Gou Dan & Lei Xue: Li Gou Dan is impressed by Lei Xue's learning speed and offers her a position and high-end treatment. Lei Xue is eager to prove herself and learn more.
• Tang Dou & Li Gou Dan: Tang Dou is mentioned as the one who will continue Lei Xue's training on the ship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Xue enjoys a luxurious meal with Li Gou Dan, appreciating the high-level treatment given to talented individuals.
• Lei Xue reflects on her career frustrations, feeling unrecognized for her talent and abilities.
• The next morning, the crew gathers at the port, with Lei Xue meeting and memorizing the responsibilities and characteristics of each crew member.
• Tang Ni, a Native woman with a law degree and financial proficiency, is introduced as the Director of Affairs.

Character Developments

• Lei Xue: Realizes the value of being recognized for her talent and abilities, feels frustrated with her current treatment, and looks forward to her new role on the ship.
• Li Gou Dan: Shows his charisma and influence, promising Lei Xue a good life on the ship.
• Tang Ni: Introduced as a capable and highly valued political affairs officer, with a law degree and financial proficiency.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and reward for talent and abilities.
• Frustration with hierarchical systems and lack of recognition.
• The value of professional management and expertise.

Character Interactions

• Lei Xue and Li Gou Dan share a meal, with Li Gou Dan promising Lei Xue a good life on the ship.
• Lei Xue meets and interacts with the crew members, memorizing their responsibilities and characteristics.
• Lei Xue and Tang Ni are introduced as key figures in their respective departments, with Tang Ni reporting directly to Lei Xue.