Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban discovers a painting and notes left by the missing painter, Wan Ye, which mention the "Calamity Priestess."
• Momiji, a priestess from the Wa Island Grand Shrine, reveals that the Calamity Priestess is a title given to priestesses who lose in the Divine Child competition and remain on the island.
• Lu Ban and Momiji decide to work together to investigate the contamination on Song Island, with Lu Ban gathering information from various locations where Wan Ye was last seen.
• Lu Ban learns from two men at the restaurant that several people, including Wan Ye, have gone missing, and the islanders believe the Calamity Priestess is involved.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban: Shows curiosity about the Calamity Priestess and agrees to help Momiji investigate, demonstrating his willingness to assist others and his desire for information.
• Momiji: Reveals her true identity as a priestess and her mission to investigate the contamination on Song Island, displaying her trust in Lu Ban despite her initial hesitation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Momiji's decision to trust Lu Ban and work with him, despite her initial doubts, highlights the theme of trust. Meanwhile, the islanders' reluctance to discuss the missing persons and the Calamity Priestess suggests a culture of deception and fear.
• Contamination and corruption: The contamination on Song Island and its effects on the islanders, such as Wan Ye's mental deterioration, emphasize the theme of corruption, both physical and mental.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji: They form an alliance to investigate the contamination, with Momiji providing information and Lu Ban agreeing to gather clues from various locations on the island.
• Lu Ban and the two men at the restaurant: Lu Ban learns about the missing persons and the Calamity Priestess from these two men, who are initially reluctant to share information but eventually do so after Lu Ban assures them of his discretion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban meets two locals who reveal that Wan Ye, the person he's searching for, arrived on the island four days ago and disappeared two days later.
• Lu Ban discovers that all food on the island is contaminated, causing him to cough up grass and vines after eating.
• He concludes that the genuine Uncertainty Fog is likely still on the island, but hidden.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban demonstrates his analytical skills and curiosity by using the control variable method to determine the effects of different foods on his body.
• The two locals show fear and awe towards the Calamity Priestess and exhibit a tendency to apologize excessively.

Significant Themes

• Contamination and pollution: The island's food is contaminated, reflecting the theme of pollution and its insidious effects.
• Power dynamics: The Calamity Priestess's power is hinted at, suggesting a power struggle or defection among the priestesses.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban interacts with two locals who provide information about Wan Ye and reveal their fear of the Calamity Priestess.
• Lu Ban's strange behavior and serious demeanor when warning the locals about drinking alcohol with seafood highlights his eccentricity and concern for others' health.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban explores Wa Island's bamboo forest at night during a festival.
• He encounters Momiji at the foot of a mountain, and they ascend together.
• Lu Ban enters a path lined with torii gates, leading to an eerie, timeless loop.
• He encounters a mysterious figure in a miko outfit and discovers disturbing marks on the torii gates.
• Lu Ban finds a mask on the path.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban demonstrates courage and determination as he navigates the unsettling path alone.
• Momiji's absence and lack of communication hint at her mysterious nature and potential secrets.
• The miko figure's appearance suggests she might be a ghost or spirit, possibly related to the island's legends or tragedies.

Significant Themes

• Illusion vs. Reality: The path's repetitive nature and the mysterious figures challenge Lu Ban's perception of reality.
• The Supernatural: The bamboo forest, torii gates, and the miko figure emphasize the presence of the supernatural on Wa Island.
• Trapped and Lost: Lu Ban's inability to escape the path and the miko's potential fate explore themes of entrapment and despair.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji: Their brief interaction at the mountain's foot is tense and uncommunicative, hinting at potential secrets or misunderstandings.
• Lu Ban and the miko figure: Their silent encounter adds to the mystery and unease, with the miko's appearance possibly foreshadowing Lu Ban's own fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban finds a mask on the path, which he believes belongs to Momiji, guiding him.
• Lu Ban sings "Good Luck," a song from his hometown believed to bring good fortune, and the stars seem to brighten.
• Momiji finds Lu Ban and explains the purpose of the Torii Gates and the Divine Child's role in purifying Corrupted Ones.
• They reach the Wa Island Shrine, and Lu Ban learns about Obscurity, a corruption that alters perception.
• Inside the shrine, they discover all the shrine maidens and officials have been dead for a month, killed by the Uncertainty Fog.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban: Shows curiosity and enthusiasm, learns about the world's corruption, and remains calm upon discovering the dead shrine maidens.
• Momiji: Reveals her past and motivation for wanting to become a Divine Child, demonstrates knowledge about corruption and its effects, and uses Obscurity to hide from other shrine maidens.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and its various forms (Obscurity, loss of humanity, madness).
• The Divine Child's role in protecting humanity from corruption.
• The power of belief and good fortune, symbolized by Lu Ban's song "Good Luck."

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji: They walk together, with Momiji guiding Lu Ban and occasionally touching him to keep him close. They discuss the nature of corruption and its effects on perception. Their interaction is professional yet intimate, with Momiji showing concern for Lu Ban's safety and well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious fog emanates from the corpses at the Wa Island Shrine, which Lu Ban finds suspicious due to the uncorrupted state of the bodies.
• Lu Ban and Momiji are enveloped by the fog, which is revealed to be a form of pollution or erosion caused by the Corrupted Ones.
• Lu Ban and Momiji escape the fog, but Lu Ban is severely affected, vomiting clumps of grass and exhibiting signs of corruption.
• Lu Ban reveals he can see an "Air Friend," an entity that Momiji identifies as a type of Corrupted One.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban demonstrates his resilience and unusual abilities by surviving the fog's corruption and revealing his connection to the Air Friend.
• Momiji shows concern for Lu Ban's well-being but also caution due to his corrupted state and the presence of the Air Friend.

Significant Themes

• The theme of corruption and pollution is emphasized through the fog and Lu Ban's transformation.
• The power dynamics between humans and the supernatural, as seen in Momiji's caution towards Lu Ban and her knowledge of the Air Friend.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji work together to escape the fog, showing a level of trust and teamwork.
• Momiji's caution towards Lu Ban after his corruption highlights the potential threat he poses and the fear of the Corrupted Ones.
• The Air Friend's presence adds a layer of tension and mystery to Lu Ban and Momiji's interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Momiji encounters an Air Friend, a supernatural entity, which behaves unusually, like a dog, instead of its typical predatory nature.
• Lu Ban and Momiji witness a figure on the shrine, possibly the Calamity Priestess.
• They decide to investigate the tea house and the Island Magistrate's headquarters the next day.
• Upon returning to Anxinyuan, they find the Island Magistrates have mutated into monsters, but retain their human cognition and society.

Character Developments

• Momiji discovers she can see and interact with the Air Friend, which is different from her previous understanding of these entities.
• Lu Ban shows he can identify and handle the Uncertainty Fog, expanding his capabilities.
• Ginpei and Tachibana Masamune are shown to have further mutated, but still retain their human personalities and memories.

Significant Themes

• The Uncertainty of Identity: The monsters' human-like behavior and cognition raise questions about the characters' own identities and humanity.
• The Strangeness of the Island: The island's unusual events and entities continue to challenge the characters' understanding of reality.

Character Interactions

• Momiji and Lu Ban work together to investigate the island's mysteries, showing mutual respect and trust.
• Lu Ban's interaction with Ginpei and Tachibana Masamune highlights the unsettling nature of their mutations and the blurring line between humanity and monstrosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban and Momiji encounter Tachibana Masamune and Ginpei, who have transformed into monstrous forms.
• They play the Hyakunin Isshu game, a ghost story game involving waka poems and candlelight, in a dark room.
• Lu Ban struggles to remember waka poems and experiences strange phenomena during the game.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban: Shows curiosity and adaptability in facing the unknown, but also displays a lack of knowledge about waka poems.
• Momiji: Remains composed and serious throughout the game, showing understanding and acceptance of their supernatural world.
• Tachibana Masamune and Ginpei: Further mutate during the game, indicating the game's influence on them.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and understanding in the supernatural world.
• The blurring of lines between reality and the supernatural.
• The dangers of games and rituals involving the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji interact cautiously with Tachibana Masamune and Ginpei, aware of their monstrous forms.
• Lu Ban and Momiji work together to complete the game, with Lu Ban relying on Momiji's knowledge of waka poems.
• Tachibana Masamune and Ginpei seem to challenge Lu Ban and Momiji through the game, testing their understanding and resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban discovers he can't open his eyes in the game, realizing it's not a choice but an inability.
• He explores the space using ultrasonic waves, finding himself in a vast, silent area.
• Lu Ban recites the poem to escape, finding Momiji and encountering a monstrous entity.
• Momiji recites the poem, triggering a high-pitched sound and causing the entity to disappear.
• Lu Ban and Momiji leave, with Lu Ban planning to save others from the island's pollution.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban: Shows determination to save others despite the island's grim situation.
• Momiji: Reveals knowledge of the island's pollution and the Grand Shrine's plan to destroy it.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and monstrous aberrations.
• The consequences of pollution and corruption.
• The importance of maintaining humanity in extreme circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji: Work together to escape the entity and discuss saving others from the island.
• Lu Ban and the Entity: The entity's gaze causes Lu Ban physical pain, hinting at its malevolence.
• Lu Ban and Ginpei/Tachibana Masamune: Lu Ban decides to leave them, knowing they're beyond help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Momiji sees mutated birds in the yard, mimicking real birds.
• Lu Ban explains that these creatures, though harmless, carry pollution that could spread to other islands.
• Lu Ban suggests that the missing artist, Wan Ye, might be the 'madman' they encountered earlier, who realized the island's monstrous state and went into hiding.
• They meet Tachibana Masamune and Ginpei, now grotesque monsters, and proceed to Anxinyuan's courtyard for the Poetry Festival, where mutated artists discuss the event.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban demonstrates understanding and acceptance of abnormal things, showing empathy for the mutated creatures.
• Momiji understands Lu Ban's perspective and begins to see the island's true state.
• The artists on the island, despite their monstrous forms, maintain their human personalities and interests, participating enthusiastically in the Poetry Festival.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: The island's inhabitants appear normal, but their true forms are monstrous, reflecting the theme of things not being as they seem.
• Sanity and Insanity: Those who realize the island's true state are considered crazy, while those who accept the monstrous reality are seen as sane, challenging the conventional understanding of sanity.
• Pollution and Contamination: The pollution carried by the mutated creatures is a metaphor for the spread of harmful influences or ideas.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji discuss their observations and theories about the island and its inhabitants.
• Lu Ban interacts with Tachibana Masamune and Ginpei, now monsters, showing no fear or disgust.
• The mutated artists engage in lively conversation, demonstrating their continued human connection and shared interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban attends the Wa Island Poetry Festival and witnesses a bizarre, monstrous performance representing the island's history.
• He searches for unmutated humans and finds none, observing that even the architecture is affected.
• Lu Ban discovers the imprisoned Wan Ye, who has mutated but retains some sanity, and seeks Momiji's help to revert him.
• Lu Ban realizes the festival's climax involves a priestess, whom he suspects is the Calamity Priestess.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban: Shows curiosity and determination in uncovering the island's secrets, demonstrating his resourcefulness and resilience.
• Momiji: Exhibits her healing abilities and compassion, helping Wan Ye regain his human form.
• Wan Ye: Despite his mutation, retains some sanity and begs for help, showing his desperation and vulnerability.

Significant Themes

• The Other: The monsters' appearance and behavior challenge societal norms and human understanding.
• Transformation and Identity: Characters struggle with maintaining their human identities amidst monstrous transformations.
• Art and Reality: The festival performance blurs the line between art and reality, reflecting the island's true state.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji: They work together to find and help Wan Ye, showing trust and mutual respect.
• Lu Ban and Tachibana Masamune: Lu Ban shares a cryptic remark with Masamune, hinting at his understanding of the festival's true nature.
• The Monsters: They interact en masse, displaying a collective, ritualistic behavior during the performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Calamity Priestess appears, causing monsters to mutate and the island to decay.
• Lu Ban realizes the island is part of a ritual to counter the Divine Child.
• Lu Ban uses the Glazed Fire to disperse the Uncertainty Fog and purify the island.
• The Calamity Priestess's lingering obsession, which is Lu Ban himself, remains.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban: Shows resilience and strength in the face of the Calamity Priestess's power. He uses the Glazed Fire to purify the island, demonstrating his determination to stop the ritual.
• Momiji: Reveals a warm smile after Lu Ban disperses the fog, suggesting a change in her demeanor. She confirms that the final step is to purify Lu Ban's obsession with the Calamity Priestess.

Significant Themes

• The power of fire: The Glazed Fire represents civilization and humanity's ability to overcome savagery. It purifies the island and consumes the Uncertainty Fog.
• Obsession and purification: The Calamity Priestess's lingering obsession with Lu Ban is the final challenge. Purification is necessary to conclude the events on Song Island and the Poetry Festival.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji: Lu Ban relies on Momiji's protection against the mist, and she acknowledges his success in dispersing the fog. Their interaction hints at a shared understanding and mutual respect.
• Lu Ban and the Calamity Priestess: Lu Ban's actions disrupt the Calamity Priestess's ritual, setting the stage for their final confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban learns that Momiji is the Calamity Priestess who has been controlling the island and the festival.
• The island's festival is a dream induced by the Uncertainty Fog, luring artists to assimilate them into monsters.
• The island will eventually sink and be submerged by water, with the Purifying Fire continuing to spread and diffuse.

Character Developments

• Momiji: Revealed to be the Calamity Priestess, corrupted and Aberrated. She wants someone to save the souls of the island but knows her fate is sealed.
• Lu Ban: Realizes the truth about Momiji and the island. He decides to help Momiji die as a human, not as a Corrupted One.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and redemption: Momiji's corruption and her desire for redemption.
• The power of art and creativity: Artists are lured to the island due to their deep perceptions and inspiration.
• The cycle of life and death: The island's fate and Momiji's acceptance of her predetermined ending.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and Momiji: Lu Ban learns the truth about Momiji and decides to help her. They share a final moment before Momiji's death.
• Lu Ban and the island: Lu Ban understands the true nature of the island and its festival, leading to his decision to help Momiji.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban returns from the mission and finds his apartment cool due to the air conditioning.
• He discovers a scarlet crystal containing Momiji's ashes, triggering a branch mission: 'Homecoming'.
• In the bathroom, Lu Ban finds a bloodshot eye and a hairy creature in the drainpipe using his new skill, 'True Sight'.
• He encounters a shadowy figure in his apartment and a blurry figure in his living room.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban feels regret and sadness over Momiji's fate, vowing to fulfill her dying wish.
• He discovers that his body has changed, with blood seeping from his neck where gills should be.
• Lu Ban shows resilience and calmness when facing the strange creatures in his apartment.

Significant Themes

• The theme of fate and companionship is reinforced as Lu Ban reflects on Momiji's fate and his own.
• The theme of change and adaptation is evident as Lu Ban accepts and explores his new skill and the changes in his body.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban interacts with the creatures in his apartment, showing curiosity, caution, and respect towards them.
• The creatures, in turn, react to Lu Ban's presence, showing fear, shyness, or hostility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban discovers he can see extraordinary beings with his [True Sight] ability, which is a result of his increased knowledge.
• He encounters a ghost child at a breakfast shop who had drowned in the Ling River.
• Lu Ban completes a career development task from the system, which requires him to produce a long video earning one million yuan in revenue within three months.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban remains calm and empathetic when interacting with the ghost child, showing a level of maturity and understanding beyond his years.
• He demonstrates a serious and analytical approach to his career development task, considering various aspects of video creation and revenue generation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of knowledge and understanding in The Silent Land, where knowing too much can lead to madness.
• The challenges and realities of earning revenue in the digital content creation industry.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban interacts with the ghost child, offering him advice and a proper send-off.
• He also interacts with the system, understanding the requirements and constraints of his new career development task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban watches the high-quality mission exploration video footage, including scenes he hadn't experienced.
• He considers ways to monetize the video, exploring cinema, online film, and film festival release options.
• Lu Ban decides to release the film online due to its length and the convenience of the platform.
• He begins editing the film and wonders about the status of the murder case.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban shows empathy and kindness towards a stranger, demonstrating his caring nature.
• He exhibits strategic thinking and resourcefulness in considering various revenue streams for his film.

Significant Themes

• The value and potential of online films vs. traditional cinema releases.
• The importance of remembrance and legacy, as Lu Ban considers the impact of sharing Momiji's story.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban interacts with a middle-aged man who seems troubled and is misunderstood by others.
• He has a brief exchange with a couple who misinterpret his conversation with the troubled man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban discovers an intruder in his house and calls the police.
• The intruder, a serial killer, is lured into Lu Ban's house by a trap set up by Lu Ban.
• The serial killer encounters a series of eerie illusions and is eventually killed by Lu Ban.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban demonstrates quick thinking and resourcefulness by setting up a trap for the intruder.
• The serial killer, despite his experience in killing, is unnerved by the supernatural occurrences in Lu Ban's house, showing a vulnerability not seen before.

Significant Themes

• The theme of facing one's fears is evident as the serial killer encounters illusions that unsettle him.
• The power of the mind and perception is explored through the illusions that affect the serial killer.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and the serial killer do not interact directly until the end of the chapter, where Lu Ban kills the intruder.
• Lu Ban's conversation with He Youwu, the police officer, shows his calm and collected demeanor in the face of danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban is at the police station for questioning about a man found injured in his bathroom.
• The police suspect Lu Ban of involvement due to his unusual behavior and the scene's peculiarities.
• The suspect, a real estate agent, has an alibi for one of the Jiangcheng series of cases but appears in surveillance footage of other crime scenes.
• The suspect's age doesn't match the timeline of a murder ten years ago, suggesting a group involvement.
• Lu Ban asks for a police escort home, but the car seems to be lost on an eerie, endless road named "Yin Yang Road."

Character Developments

• Lu Ban: Sticks to his story of innocence, displays concern for his safety, and shows curiosity about the case's details.
• He Youwu: Shows helplessness and frustration with Lu Ban's behavior but remains professional.
• Chen Danshen: Displays concern for Lu Ban's safety and provides details about the case.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Perception: Lu Ban's account of events is questioned, and the police struggle to reconcile the suspect's alibi with the evidence.
• Group Crime: The possibility of a criminal group is raised, suggesting a larger, more complex conspiracy.
• Fear and Vulnerability: Lu Ban expresses fear of returning home alone, and the eerie, endless road highlights his vulnerability.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban and He Youwu: Their dynamic is established as Lu Ban's eccentric behavior frustrates He Youwu, who remains professional despite his exasperation.
• Lu Ban and Chen Danshen: They share a friendly rapport, with Chen Danshen showing concern for Lu Ban's safety and providing him with information.
• The police officers (He Youwu and Chen Danshen) work together, discussing the case and Lu Ban's situation, demonstrating their professionalism and teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The policemen, He Youwu, Chen Danshen, and Lu Ban, drive through an eerie, deserted road called "Yin Yang Road" in Jiangcheng.
• They encounter a procession of ghostly figures, known as "Yin soldiers borrowing passage," which includes people scattering paper money, carrying sticks and flags, and pulling carriages filled with human heads.
• The policemen remain silent and still in their car as the procession passes by, narrowly avoiding detection.

Character Developments

• He Youwu: Initially skeptical, He Youwu becomes terrified upon seeing the ghostly procession and its gruesome details.
• Chen Danshen: He remains calm and follows Lu Ban's instructions, showing trust in his superior's judgment.
• Lu Ban: He demonstrates knowledge of supernatural phenomena and provides guidance to the others, displaying courage and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Reality: The chapter explores the tension between the policemen's disbelief in the supernatural and the terrifying reality they encounter.
• Fear and Courage: The characters face their fears and muster courage to navigate the situation, with He Youwu's fear being particularly prominent.
• Trust and Leadership: Lu Ban's calm and knowledgeable demeanor earns the trust of his colleagues, who follow his instructions.

Character Interactions

• He Youwu and Lu Ban: He Youwu's initial skepticism contrasts with Lu Ban's calm acceptance of the supernatural, leading to a tense moment when He Youwu sees the ghostly procession.
• Lu Ban and Chen Danshen: Lu Ban provides guidance to Chen Danshen, who trusts and follows his instructions, demonstrating a strong working relationship.
• The policemen and the ghostly procession: The policemen's fear and stillness contrast with the eerie, menacing presence of the ghostly figures, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Danshen, Lu Ban, and He Youwu experience a supernatural event in He's police car, with the car's navigation system leading them to a mysterious, ghostly location.
• Lu Ban shares a story about a ghostly encounter at Jiangcheng University, involving a student who committed suicide and now haunts the thirteenth floor of a dormitory.
• After the incident, He Youwu's navigation system returns to normal, and they exit the strange location.
• Lu Ban returns to his apartment building and encounters an eerie old person in the elevator, who doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

Character Developments

• Chen Danshen: Becomes more superstitious after the encounter.
• He Youwu: Goes from being an atheist to being a bit superstitious after the incident.
• Lu Ban: Seems to be more accepting of the supernatural, sharing the ghost story and encountering the old person without much surprise.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural occurrences and their impact on characters' beliefs.
• The influence of the past (ancient battlefield) on the present.
• The theme of being trapped or unable to move on, as seen in the ghost story and the old person's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Chen Danshen, Lu Ban, and He Youwu share a tense, frightened moment in the car, leading to Lu Ban sharing the ghost story to explain their experience.
• Lu Ban encounters the old person in the elevator, but they don't interact directly, creating an unsettling atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ban wakes up to find an eyeball watching him, which retreats when he sits up.
• He discovers a spirit shed set up for an old man who passed away, with the old man's portrait inside.
• Lu Ban sees the old man hanging upside down on the roof of the spirit shed, staring at him.
• He advises the old man's family to check a cabinet at home, hinting they might find something unexpected.
• Lu Ban watches the news and ponders about Jiangcheng's strange occurrences and its possible connection to the Grand Theater.
• He continues working on his film's story outline and has a call with his old squad leader, Feng Yu, who invites him out during the National Day holiday.
• Lu Ban meets the old man's daughter, who shows him old photographs revealing her father's love for her and her mother.

Character Developments

• Lu Ban shows curiosity and bravery in facing the supernatural, as well as empathy towards the old man's family.
• The old man's daughter experiences a revelation about her father's love for her and her mother, leading to a change in her perception of him.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its presence in everyday life.
• The exploration of Jiangcheng's history and its potential connection to the strange occurrences.
• The theme of love and family, as revealed through the old photographs.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ban interacts with the old man's family, offering condolences and providing insight about the old man's behavior.
• Lu Ban has a phone conversation with Feng Yu, his old squad leader, leading to a potential meet-up during the National Day holiday.
• Lu Ban meets the old man's daughter, who shares the discovery of old photographs with him.