Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu reflects on his career and personal growth after his first year in the acting industry.
• He decides to keep one Usable Ability Point for emergencies and considers improving his [Driving], [Chemistry], and [Writing] abilities.
• Zhang Guangmu joins the Endless Food Bucket Group chat and learns about Li Xiaoxiao's recent progress in Sword Skill.
• He decides to reveal the existence of the [Transcendent Club] and space station to the group members.

Character Developments

• Zhang Guangmu maintains a humble and calm mindset despite his career success, still eager for personal growth.
• Li Xiaoxiao shows improvement in his Sword Skill and gains recognition from others in the [Transcendent Club].

Significant Themes

• Personal growth and self-improvement: Zhang Guangmu reflects on his abilities and plans to improve in areas where he lacks proficiency.
• Friendship and camaraderie: Zhang Guangmu shares information about the [Transcendent Club] and space station with his friends, fostering a sense of team spirit.
• Trust and expectations: Zhang Guangmu is aware of the expectations his fans have for him and strives to meet them.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao: They engage in a friendly banter about their progress in the [Transcendent Club] and plan to spar.
• Zhang Guangmu and other group members: He shares valuable information about the [Transcendent Club] and space station, fostering a sense of camaraderie among the group members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu's impressive performance at the Transcendent Club is watched by the group, causing astonishment.
• Zhang Guangmu shares his plan to register the group at the Transcendent Club for relaxation and training after 'The Path of the Great Emperor' next year.

Character Developments

• Zhang Guangmu: Confident in his abilities, plans for the group's future, and shows leadership.
• Li Xiaoxiao: Shows ambition and eagerness to spend leisure time with the group at the Transcendent Club.
• Luo Zhuan: Lands an esports-themed movie role but feels insecure about going alone.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and confidence in one's abilities.
• The importance of teamwork and support among friends.
• The exploration of supernatural powers and their impact on individuals.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao: Share a friendly banter, with Li Xiaoxiao showing ambition and Zhang Guangmu showing leadership.
• Zhang Guangmu and the group: Encourages them for their performance and plans for their future together.
• Luo Zhuan and the group: Seeks support and encouragement for his upcoming movie role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhuan suggests inviting the crew to a new movie, "Apex Esports King," which is a game-type movie with a free-for-all battle of players using cheats.
• The movie follows three "Reserve Protagonists" competing in a globally popular competitive game for the title of world champion.
• Zhang Guangmu, excited by the premise, agrees to join the movie.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhuan shows initiative in inviting the crew to the new movie.
• Zhang Guangmu reveals his enthusiasm for esports and his disdain for cheating in games, despite having cheated in single-player games himself.

Significant Themes

• The theme of competition and the spirit of esports is introduced.
• The idea of cheating in games and its impact on the viewing experience is touched upon.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhuan interacts with Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao, inviting them to the new movie.
• Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao express their interest in the movie, with Zhang Guangmu showing particular enthusiasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xiaoxiao, an old driver and skilled gamer, joins Zhang Guangmu in "Apex Esports King."
• They successfully enter the actor list for the drama with significant roles and screen time.
• Director Yan Xiaoxian, known for his emotional intelligence and smooth negotiation skills, adds more scenes for the "Endless" warship team.
• Zhang Guangmu earns a Usable Ability Point by reading "Morning Flowers Evening Collections" and allocates it to the "Imperial Body Forging Technique."
• The next day, Zhang Guangmu heads to the filming building for the commencement of "Apex Esports King."

Character Developments

• Zhang Guangmu: Earns a Usable Ability Point, improving his physical condition and reinforcing his confidence in the "Imperial Body Forging Technique."
• Li Xiaoxiao: Shows his gaming prowess and willingness to challenge himself with high-difficulty roles.
• Director Yan Xiaoxian: Demonstrates exceptional relationship management skills and enthusiasm for the project.

Significant Themes

• The importance of challenging oneself and learning from adversity (Li Xiaoxiao's decision to take on a difficult role).
• The cycle of death and rebirth, symbolized by the "Lord of Earth" and the "Cliff-Pulling-Back Diagram."
• The value of emotional intelligence and smooth communication in professional relationships (Director Yan Xiaoxian's negotiation skills).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao: Their shared history and gaming skills lead them to join the same project, foreshadowing potential teamwork.
• Zhang Guangmu and Director Yan Xiaoxian: They establish a comfortable working relationship, with the director showing enthusiasm for their involvement in the project.
• Zhang Guangmu and Mooncake: Zhang Guangmu leaves home for filming, reminding Mooncake not to open the door for strangers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu, the club manager, uses an Infiltration Pod to enter the game world "Apex: King of Esports."
• He discovers that the world revolves around competitive gaming, with players earning wealth, status, and reputation through various games.
• Zhang Guangmu dismisses three players from his club, RLG, including three Reserve Protagonists, due to poor performance.
• Xiang Heiyan, one of the dismissed players, confronts Zhang Guangmu, challenging him to a duel in "Apex."

Character Developments

• Zhang Guangmu: He is calm, composed, and confident in his gaming abilities. He is also strategic and decisive in his management decisions.
• Xiang Heiyan: He is hot-tempered, self-centered, and holds grudges. He is skilled in "Apex" but lacks professional attitude.

Significant Themes

• The Power of Gaming: The world revolves around competitive gaming, reflecting its influence and importance.
• Redemption and Second Chances: The dismissed players, including the Reserve Protagonists, seek a way back into the club and professional gaming.
• Consequences of Decisions: Zhang Guangmu's decision to dismiss the players has far-reaching effects, both positive and negative.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and Xiang Heiyan: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Xiang Heiyan challenging Zhang Guangmu to a duel in "Apex."
• Zhang Guangmu and RLG Manager Xiao Chi: They have a brief, professional exchange about the club's new talent acquisition plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu and Xiang Heiyan face off, with Zhang offering a bet: if Xiang wins, RLG will write him a recommendation letter; if Xiang loses but proves his worth with an annual salary of over thirty million, he'll play for RLG for a year without pay.
• They agree to a best-of-100 games, first-to-51-wins top lane duel using "Apex Esports King" game.

Character Developments

• Xiang Heiyan: Realizes Zhang Guangmu isn't unreasonable and improves his impression of him. Underestimates Zhang's skill and decides to go easy on him.
• Zhang Guangmu: Shows understanding and fairness in his bet, aiming to expose Xiang's true skill level.

Significant Themes

• The true measure of a player's skill and confidence.
• The importance of humility and understanding one's limits in competition.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and Xiang Heiyan: Initially hostile, they develop a mutual respect, with Xiang underestimating Zhang's skill and Zhang aiming to expose Xiang's limitations.
• Director Yan Xiaoxian: Attempts to influence the plot, worried about Xiang Heiyan's growth path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Heiyan, a reworked hero, faces Zhang Guangmu in a series of duels using different heroes.
• Zhang Guangmu, despite not having played professionally, consistently defeats Xiang Heiyan with various strategies and heroes.
• The duels follow the rules of solo-kill, with victory determined by a kill, destroyed tower, or 100 last hits.

Character Developments

• Xiang Heiyan, initially confident, becomes increasingly frustrated and confused by his losses, leading to a realization of Zhang Guangmu's strength.
• Zhang Guangmu demonstrates his skill and adaptability by winning with different heroes and strategies.

Significant Themes

• The importance of skill and adaptability in competition.
• The impact of false memories and expectations on performance.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Heiyan and Zhang Guangmu engage in a series of duels, with Xiang Heiyan growing increasingly frustrated and Zhang Guangmu remaining calm and confident.
• The little white balls watching the duels discuss and analyze the matches, expressing their enjoyment and admiration for Zhang Guangmu's skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Heiyan, a top laner, suffers a humiliating defeat against Zhang Guangmu, the RLG Club's owner.
• Xiang Heiyan struggles with self-doubt and shame after his defeat.
• He accidentally acquires a game-breaking ability, the '[X] simulator,' which allows him to preview future simulations in 'Apex.'
• Zhang Guangmu arranges a tryout for Xiang Heiyan with the TUI team.
• The RLG team faces a roster gap after dropping three players, including Xiang Heiyan.

Character Developments

• Xiang Heiyan: Struggles with self-doubt and pride after his defeat, but gains confidence after discovering his new ability. He aims to redeem himself and prove his worth.
• Zhang Guangmu: Shows kindness and understanding towards Xiang Heiyan, helping him secure a tryout with the TUI team.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and second chances: Xiang Heiyan seeks to redeem himself after his defeat and prove his worth as a professional player.
• The impact of self-belief and confidence on performance: Xiang Heiyan's confidence grows after discovering his new ability, influencing his desire to prove himself.
• The struggle between pride and humility: Xiang Heiyan initially struggles with pride and self-centeredness but learns to accept his defeat and seek opportunities for growth.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Heiyan and Zhang Guangmu: Despite their initial confrontation, Zhang Guangmu shows understanding and kindness towards Xiang Heiyan, helping him secure a tryout with the TUI team.
• Xiang Heiyan and the public: Xiang Heiyan feels shame and indignation as he walks through the streets, aware that his glory will soon fade due to his defeat and subsequent removal from the RLG team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• RLG team members watch Shang Zicheng's controversial social media post.
• Zhang Guangmu deduces that Shang Zicheng's post is a publicity stunt for his new team (likely SUO or TEA).
• Wang Tiangang, SUO's general manager, calls Zhang Guangmu, confirming his suspicions.

Character Developments

• Zhang Guangmu: Shows his analytical skills and calm demeanor in handling the situation.
• Li Xiaoxiao: Initially angry, he becomes thoughtful after considering Zhang Guangmu's explanation.
• Luo Zhuan: Shows maturity and understanding of the situation, unlike his teammates.
• Wang Tiangang: Revealed to be a shrewd and ambitious figure in the e-sports scene.

Significant Themes

• Publicity and hype in e-sports.
• The relationship between players and their teams.
• Zhang Guangmu's analytical and deductive skills.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and Zhang Baimu: The brothers interact, with Zhang Baimu showing familiarity with Zhang Guangmu's thought processes.
• RLG team members: They react to Shang Zicheng's post, initially angry but later considering Zhang Guangmu's explanation.
• Zhang Guangmu and Wang Tiangang: They have a brief phone conversation, with Zhang Guangmu subtly changing his voice, hinting at a history between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu, the RLG team's president, speaks with SUO's Wang Tiangang about Shang Zicheng's contract and compensation.
• Zhang Guangmu requests to buy a player named Wan Senluo from SUO, surprising Wang Tiangang as he has no recollection of the player.
• SUO agrees to transfer Wan Senluo to RLG, with both clubs announcing the personnel change.

Character Developments

• Zhang Guangmu displays assertive dominance and strategic thinking, hinting at growth beyond his initial portrayal as a "good-for-nothing."
• Wang Tiangang shows caution and professionalism in handling the transfer, prioritizing SUO's interests.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and skill in professional gaming, with both clubs valuing potential over current performance.
• The influence of public opinion and hype in the gaming industry, with Zhang Guangmu not averse to using it to his advantage.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and Wang Tiangang engage in a polite yet strategic conversation, each trying to gain an advantage in the transfer negotiation.
• The SUO team's analysts discuss Wan Senluo's potential, with one suggesting that Zhang Guangmu might be acting on a personal impression rather than professional evaluation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wan Senluo, a substitute top laner from SUO's second team, joins RLG as a Marksman.
• RLG plays four friendly matches against SUO to prepare for the preseason.
• RLG's opening match against SUO at the preseason is highly anticipated.

Character Developments

• Wan Senluo feels the pressure of his new role and the expectations of his teammates.
• Zhang Guangmu, now a top laner, faces his first professional match.
• Luo Zhuan expresses blind faith in Zhang Guangmu's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The transition and challenges of adapting to a new role and team.
• The pressure of living up to expectations and not letting teammates down.
• The anticipation and hype surrounding the preseason opening match.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu welcomes and encourages Wan Senluo, trying to ease his pressure.
• Li Xiaoxiao expresses his support and willingness to help Wan Senluo in lane.
• Luo Zhuan displays his unwavering faith in Zhang Guangmu's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The narrator announces they will be going on a car journey, likely lasting half a day, and will not be able to post the midday chapter update.
• The chapter is thus published in the evening instead of the usual midday slot.

Character Developments

• The narrator: Shows responsibility and consideration for their audience by providing an explanation for the change in schedule.

Significant Themes

• Communication and Connectivity: The narrator maintains a connection with their audience despite the disruption in their routine.
• Adaptability: The narrator adjusts their schedule to accommodate their travel plans.

Character Interactions

• The narrator addresses their audience as "brothers and sisters," implying a familial or close-knit relationship with their readers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• RLG's lineup surprises Wang Tiangang, who initially thinks it's a mistake.
• RLG's lineup is significantly weakened by Zhang Guangmu's decisions.
• Wang Tiangang strategizes to crush RLG, aiming for an easy win.
• Zhang Guangmu picks 'Cold Light Human King' in the first game, surprising the SUO top laner.

Character Developments

• Wang Tiangang: Shows strategic thinking and a strong desire to win, prioritizing victory over mercy.
• Zhang Guangmu: Displays calmness under pressure, understanding of the game's meta, and a willingness to take on the most challenging role.
• Yichuan (SUO's top laner): Initially overconfident, he's caught off guard by Zhang Guangmu's quick first kill.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic decision-making in esports.
• The pressure and mental fortitude required in competitive gaming.
• The meta and hero balance in 'Apex.'

Character Interactions

• Wang Tiangang and his team: They discuss strategies to easily defeat RLG.
• Zhang Guangmu and his team: They don't interact much during the initial phase, with Zhang Guangmu not offering comfort to his nervous teammates.
• Yichuan and his team: They mock RLG's lineup and celebrate Yichuan's initial advantage, only to be surprised by Zhang Guangmu's quick first kill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu, playing [Cold Light Human King], secures First Blood in the top lane against [Yichuan] and [The Blind] at level 1.
• Zhang Guangmu's unique playstyle, involving animation canceling and skill combos, leaves his opponents confused and unable to counter effectively.
• Zhang Guangmu gets a double kill in the top lane after being ganked, demonstrating his ability to turn the tables in disadvantageous situations.
• RLG team secures the dragon, further increasing their lead.

Character Developments

• Zhang Guangmu: Proves his skill and strategic thinking, demonstrating his ability to exploit hero mechanics and outplay opponents.
• [Yichuan]: Struggles to counter Zhang Guangmu's playstyle, leading to a mental collapse and decline in performance.
• [The Blind]: Dies twice to Zhang Guangmu, contributing to the SUO team's loss of tempo and morale.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and exploiting hero mechanics in competitive play.
• The mental aspect of competitive gaming, and how a player's mentality can affect their performance.
• The strategic value of securing objectives like dragons, which provide team-wide buffs.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and his teammates (Luo Zhuan, Li Xiaoxiao, Wan Senluo) demonstrate strong teamwork and communication, with Zhang Guangmu calling for a dragon and his teammates responding accordingly.
• [Yichuan] and [The Blind] struggle to counter Zhang Guangmu's playstyle, leading to frustration and a breakdown in communication and teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu (SUO team) plays [Cold Light Human King] and activates its ultimate, [Ultimate Mech Master], enhancing skills but making the character vulnerable without it.
• The new item [Jade Light Blade] synergizes well with [Cold Light Human King], turning it into a powerful, mobile threat.
• SUO team loses due to Zhang Guangmu's aggressive plays and economic advantage.
• Wang Tiangang (SUO coach) decides to substitute Shang Zicheng for the next match against RLG.

Character Developments

• Zhang Guangmu: Proves his skill and strategic thinking by using [Cold Light Human King] effectively and leading his team to victory.
• Shang Zicheng: Shows confidence and determination to face his former team, RLG, aiming to prove himself and settle a score with Zhang Guangmu.

Significant Themes

• The power of synergy between items and characters in competitive gaming.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in professional gaming.
• The psychological aspect of competition and the impact of personal grudges on gameplay.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and [Yichuan] (SUO top laner): [Yichuan] allows Zhang Guangmu to push the lane due to economic disparities, leading to SUO's defeat.
• Wang Tiangang and SUO team: Wang Tiangang decides to substitute Shang Zicheng for the next match, showing his commitment to improving the team's strength.
• Shang Zicheng and RLG team: Shang Zicheng expresses his desire to crush RLG, particularly targeting Zhang Guangmu, showing his personal grudge and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shang Zicheng, SUO team's substitute jungler, is revealed to have a powerful cheat ability, [Global Cheat] + [Must Steal Dragon], which guarantees him a dragon steal if he's alive and has even a one-in-a-thousand chance.
• The second game between RLG and SUO teams begins, with increased viewership due to the "grudge" between Shang Zicheng and Zhang Guangmu.
• Zhang Guangmu picks [Wolf Fortress Lord], and Shang Zicheng picks [Weeping Pharaoh]. Shang Zicheng starts by ganking RLG's top lane, securing a solo kill at level one.
• Despite initial setbacks, Shang Zicheng secures both Fire and Earth little dragons, leading SUO to engage Baron Nashor, aiming to turn the game around.

Character Developments

• Shang Zicheng: Confident and skilled, he proves to be a formidable jungler with his cheat abilities, securing dragons and leading his team to engage the Baron Nashor.
• Zhang Guangmu: Demonstrates exceptional skill with [Wolf Fortress Lord], securing solo kills and laning successfully despite facing a strong opponent.
• Yichuan (RLG's top laner): Initially struggles against Zhang Guangmu but adapts a "turtle" playstyle, focusing on survival.

Significant Themes

• The impact of cheat abilities on gameplay and team dynamics.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in competitive gaming.
• The tension and rivalry between professional players.

Character Interactions

• Shang Zicheng and Zhang Guangmu: Their "grudge" fuels the match's popularity and viewership.
• Shang Zicheng and Yichuan: Shang Zicheng leaves Yichuan to fend for himself in the top lane, focusing on his own development, while Yichuan adapts his playstyle to survive against Zhang Guangmu.
• The little white lumps: They discuss the match and provide useful information to Zhang Guangmu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• SUO team, led by Shang Zicheng, decides to secure Baron Nashor without any significant advantage, showing great confidence.
• RLG team, despite being behind, attempts to stop the Baron steal and even try a Dragon steal by Luo Zhuan.
• Luo Zhuan fails to steal the Dragon, and RLG loses two more members in the process.
• Shang Zicheng engages Zhang Guangmu alone, who then kills him and secures a pentakill.

Character Developments

• Shang Zicheng: Shows arrogance and overconfidence, leading to his demise.
• Zhang Guangmu: Demonstrates exceptional skill and technique, securing a pentakill.
• Luo Zhuan: Struggles to keep up with Shang Zicheng and fails to steal the Dragon, feeling frustrated.

Significant Themes

• Overconfidence leading to downfall (Shang Zicheng).
• Skill and technique triumphing over power (Zhang Guangmu).
• Frustration and determination (Luo Zhuan).

Character Interactions

• Shang Zicheng vs. Zhang Guangmu: Shang Zicheng underestimates Zhang Guangmu, leading to his defeat.
• Luo Zhuan vs. Shang Zicheng: Luo Zhuan feels frustrated and wants to prove himself against Shang Zicheng.
• RLG team: They work together to stop the Baron steal and engage in team fights, showing unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shang Zicheng's debut match with SUO team ends in defeat against RLG, despite his exceptional early-game performance.
• RLG employs a four-one split push strategy, focusing on objectives and map control, making it difficult for SUO to counter.
• Shang Zicheng attempts to kill Zhang Guangmu to turn the tide but fails, leading to SUO's base being destroyed.

Character Developments

• Shang Zicheng: Struggles with the reality of his first loss, realizing the challenges of professional play and the limitations of his "golden finger" ability.
• Zhang Guangmu: Proves his strategic prowess and adaptability, leading RLG to victory despite SUO's attempts to counter his split push strategy.

Significant Themes

• The challenges of adapting to professional play and the limitations of individual skill.
• The importance of strategic decision-making and adaptability in team play.
• The pressure and expectations that come with being a "chosen one" or a protagonist.

Character Interactions

• Shang Zicheng and Zhang Guangmu: Their interaction is minimal during the match, but their strategic decisions and reactions highlight their contrasting playstyles and mindsets.
• Wei Yan's call to Zhang Guangmu: Foreshadows potential future developments and alliances in the esports world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu meets Wei Yan, a former e-sports player with a questionable past, who offers to sell him a top-tier team for 500 million in-game currency.
• Zhang Guangmu is not interested in strengthening RLG but asks about Wei Yan's relationship with the team members.
• Wei Yan reveals that the team members are his "younger brothers," "cousins," and "brother," with exceptional teamwork.
• RLG's second team plays a friendly match against Wei Yan's "shut-in team," which wins convincingly due to their precise coordination.

Character Developments

• Wei Yan: Shows confidence and desperation in selling his team, reveals his "One Man Army" ability to create characters, and displays adaptability in negotiations.
• Zhang Guangmu: Remains calm and composed throughout the meeting, shows understanding of Wei Yan's situation, and demonstrates shrewdness in evaluating the shut-in team.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and desperation: Wei Yan's eagerness to sell his team and repay his debts highlights his ambition and desperation.
• Trust and deception: Wei Yan's lies about his team members' identities and backgrounds raise questions about trust and deception in business dealings.
• Power dynamics: The interaction between Zhang Guangmu and Wei Yan showcases the power dynamics between a wealthy club owner and a desperate former player.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guangmu and Wei Yan: Their conversation reveals Wei Yan's past and his current situation, with Zhang Guangmu maintaining a calm and composed demeanor while evaluating Wei Yan's offer.
• RLG's second team and the shut-in team: The friendly match demonstrates the shut-in team's exceptional coordination and skill, impressing Zhang Guangmu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guangmu closes the door during a meeting with Wei Yan, hinting at a secret discussion.
• Wei Yan's past as a professional "Apex" player and his decline due to addiction to other games and gambling are revealed.
• Zhang Guangmu exposes Wei Yan's secret: he has five identical brothers, created using data panels, which Wei Yan had tried to pass off as real siblings.
• Wei Yan is forced to admit his deception, and Zhang Guangmu reveals he's not interested in money but wants to know the "truth" of their world.

Character Developments

• Wei Yan: Initially nervous, then excited about Zhang Guangmu's attention, Wei Yan becomes calm and resigned as his secret is exposed. He accepts his loss and is willing to make a deal.
• Zhang Guangmu: Proven to be a formidable and decisive individual, Zhang Guangmu is more interested in uncovering the truth of their world than making a profit from Wei Yan's secret.

Significant Themes

• Deception vs. Truth: Wei Yan's attempts to deceive Zhang Guangmu are ultimately unsuccessful, highlighting the theme of truth prevailing over lies.
• Power Dynamics: The power dynamic between Wei Yan and Zhang Guangmu shifts as the latter proves to be more powerful and knowledgeable, exposing Wei Yan's secrets.
• Consequences of Actions: Wei Yan's past actions, such as his addiction to gambling and other games, have led him to this point where he must face the consequences.

Character Interactions

• Wei Yan and Zhang Guangmu: Their interaction is tense and revealing, with Zhang Guangmu exposing Wei Yan's secrets and the latter being forced to accept his loss. Despite this, Wei Yan shows a level of acceptance and understanding of his situation.