Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A lawyer explains a new pension policy to factory workers.
• The policy offers additional pension benefits for those who win technical competitions.
• Workers express concerns about the factory's bankruptcy and their own death.
• The lawyer assures them that their pension funds will be safe and accessible even in those scenarios.
• Workers inquire about the policy's implementation timeline.

Character Developments

• Mr. Worker and Mr. Coworker show eagerness to participate in competitions for better pension benefits.
• The lawyer demonstrates professionalism and patience in addressing workers' concerns.

Significant Themes

• Pension security and its importance to workers.
• The impact of enterprise bankruptcy on workers' pension benefits.
• The safety and accessibility of pension funds.

Character Interactions

• Mr. Worker and Mr. Coworker discuss the new pension policy.
• Workers interact with the lawyer, asking questions and expressing concerns.
• Lin Qi and Conner discuss the medical security issue, with Lin Qi offering advice on handling the previous social security accounts.

Brief Reference

• New pension policy announced, offering additional benefits for competition winners.
• Workers express concerns about bankruptcy and death, lawyer reassures them about fund safety and accessibility.
• Lin Qi advises Conner to stall on handling previous social security accounts and print money to return funds later.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federal Sol is withdrawn from circulation, leading to gold becoming the primary currency.
• The Federal Government's debt to individuals and enterprises can now only be repaid in Federal Sol, which must then be exchanged for gold or silver.
• The cold weather and increasing occupancy rates in Private Shelters lead to an increase in their recruitment of residents.
• Scavengers, who loot abandoned cities for wealth, have made Bu Peien their base camp.
• Water pipes in Bu Peien burst due to freezing, forcing more people to leave the city.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi, the protagonist, is forced to make decisions that may cause short-term pain but are necessary for the greater good. He understands the risks and challenges faced by Scavengers and the people of Bu Peien.

Significant Themes

• Economic Struggle: The shift to a gold-based economy and the Federal Government's debt repayment strategy highlight the economic struggles faced by individuals and enterprises.
• Survival and Adaptation: The harsh winter and the need for people to adapt to living in Private Shelters emphasize the theme of survival and adaptation in a post-apocalyptic world.
• Greed and Wealth: The actions of Scavengers and the Capitalists' exploitation of resources and people for profit underscore the theme of greed and wealth.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi interacts with the Driver, discussing the changes in Bu Peien and the challenges faced by its residents.
• The Capitalists and the Federal Government engage in negotiations regarding the pension security problem and tax redistribution.
• Scavengers eye the wealth in Bu Peien, while Blackstone Security personnel maintain order, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi and Catherine have dinner together at their home, joined by Catherine's mother and Fei Jiali.
• The menu includes Fresh Orange Grilled Deep Sea Fish Steak, Tender Fried Veal Strips, and other dishes, reflecting Lin Qi's wealth and access to rare ingredients.
• Catherine discusses the implications of enterprises taking over some Federal Government responsibilities, expressing concerns about corruption and fairness.

Character Developments

• Catherine shows her political awareness and independent thought, challenging Lin Qi's views.
• Catherine's mother remains unchanged, focusing on socializing and caring for Fei Jiali, unlike Sera who transformed after Lin Qi's wealth.
• Lin Qi exhibits his strategic thinking and long-term vision, seeing the Federal Government's retreat as inevitable and beneficial.

Significant Themes

• The shift in power dynamics between the Federal Government and enterprises.
• The potential for corruption and inequality in enterprise-controlled systems.
• The contrast between Catherine's and her mother's personalities and values.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Catherine engage in a political discussion, with Lin Qi guiding Catherine's thinking.
• Catherine's mother and Lin Qi have minimal interaction, with Catherine acting as a mediator.
• Catherine's mother shares stories about other people's children, showing her focus on her grandchild and social connections.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federal Government signs the Federal Enterprise Guarantee Act with Global Communication Service Company and consortia, making enterprises responsible for employees' pension and medical security.
• The act is well-received by the public due to its two-to-three-fold pension withdrawal rules.
• The Trade Union starts organizing protests and setting up shelters, but struggles with low recruitment rates.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Gains public admiration for solving the pension problem and proposing family security accounts.
• Socialist Party Committee Chairman: Realizes the futility of resisting Lin Qi's influence and considers transforming the Trade Union and Socialist Party.

Significant Themes

• The shift of power towards enterprises and Global Communication.
• The struggle of the Trade Union and Socialist Party to maintain relevance in the face of changing dynamics.
• The public's enthusiasm and acceptance of the new pension and medical security system.

Character Interactions

• The public discusses and praises Lin Qi's actions.
• The Socialist Party Committee Chairman interacts with Overseas Capitalists, discussing the Trade Union's and Socialist Party's future.
• Trade Union members discuss their recent contacts with the Trade Union and their concerns about its direction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Socialist Party Chairman, initially supported by foreign capitalists, finds himself abandoned as his value decreases.
• He reaches out to Lin Qi, seeking residency in the official Shelter and wanting to discuss the Trade Union's planned march and protest.
• Lin Qi agrees to meet with him, and the Socialist Party Chairman brings two foreign capitalists with him.

Character Developments

• The Socialist Party Chairman, now desperate, is willing to align with Lin Qi to secure his safety and influence.
• The foreign capitalists, having built their own shelters, no longer need the Socialist Party Chairman and are willing to work with Lin Qi.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and shifting alliances in politics.
• The struggle for power and influence in a chaotic society.
• The devaluation of individuals based on their usefulness.

Character Interactions

• The Socialist Party Chairman and Lin Qi: The Socialist Party Chairman seeks an alliance with Lin Qi, while Lin Qi is cautious but open to using the Chairman's connections.
• The Socialist Party Chairman and the foreign capitalists: The Chairman feels betrayed by the capitalists who abandoned him, while the capitalists are willing to work with Lin Qi to secure their interests.
• The Professor: Acts as a middleman between Lin Qi and the Socialist Party Chairman, revealing the small, interconnected nature of the Federal political arena.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi dismisses the Trade Union and Capitalists' protests as "worthless deaths," as the Federal government has already taken back power from the people.
• The Federal government controls elections through capitalists influencing uncommitted voters and political forces manipulating voters with stances.
• Lin Qi's computer project at the Flight Research Institute makes significant advancements, achieving wireless broadcasting from the North No. 1 Shelter.
• Lin Qi expresses his satisfaction with the research progress and promises doubled bonuses for the scientists.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Reinforces his manipulative and power-hungry nature, manipulating elections and dismissing protests. He also shows appreciation for the scientists' work.
• Scientists: Grow professionally, contributing to the project's success, and become more motivated due to Lin Qi's rewards.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Lin Qi's manipulation of elections and dismissal of protests highlight the theme of power and control, showing how the Federal government maintains its grip on power.
• Illusion vs. Reality: The idea that people's power is an illusion is emphasized, with Lin Qi comparing it to a loud fart that ultimately means nothing.
• Scientific Progress: The advancements in computer technology and the edible fungi farm project underscore the theme of scientific progress and innovation.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Scientists: Lin Qi interacts with the scientists, expressing his satisfaction with their work and promising rewards, fostering a motivated and productive work environment.
• Lin Qi and the Chief Engineer: They discuss the progress of the research center in Nagaril, with the Chief Engineer reporting on the construction status and Lin Qi expressing his confidence in his leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi's secret project, the Edible Fungus Farm, is revealed. It's a high-yield, edible fungus that can grow rapidly and feed many people, potentially becoming humanity's last hope for food during the Ice Age.
• The project is kept secret due to its significant impact on current farming and animal husbandry. Lin Qi is concerned about its development and asks for more data after initial successful experiments.
• A scandal breaks out within the Trade Union, revealing money laundering activities. The Socialist Party Committee Chairman and senior members withdraw from their respective institutions, and Global Communication Service Company establishes a Labor Arbitration Department to assist the Working Class.
• The tripartite talks add new clauses to the Federal Guarantee Law, requiring enterprises with more than two hundred employees to establish Employee Clubs for their staff.
• A protest march planned by the Trade Union is cancelled due to the scandal, with only small-scale protests occurring.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi shows concern for humanity's future by pushing for the Edible Fungus Farm project and establishing the Labor Arbitration Department.
• The Socialist Party Committee Chairman demonstrates integrity by exposing the corruption within the Socialist Party and Trade Union, and joining the Labor Arbitration Department.

Significant Themes

• Humanity's struggle for survival during the Ice Age, with the Edible Fungus Farm project offering hope for food sustainability.
• Corruption and its consequences, as seen in the Trade Union and Socialist Party scandals.
• The establishment of new institutions to protect the rights of the Working Class, such as the Labor Arbitration Department.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi interacts with the Chief Engineer regarding the Edible Fungus Farm project, expressing his concern and requesting more data.
• The Socialist Party Committee Chairman interacts with the senior members of the Socialist Party and Trade Union, exposing their corruption and withdrawing from the institutions.
• Anna, the director of the Board of Directors Secretary Office of Global Communication Service Company, interacts with Lin Qi, offering to establish the Labor Arbitration Department and including the Socialist Party Committee Chairman in its directorship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the decline of Gaud Particles, which are crucial for biotechnology advancements.
• The Bowling President, who had a head transplant, learns that his new body relies on Gaud Particles and fears the potential loss of his new life.
• A Space Telescope project is proposed to study Gaud Particles and their source, with an estimated cost of twenty-five tons of Gold.
• Twenty-five individuals donate one ton of Gold each to fund the project, with Lin Qi agreeing to cover any remaining costs.

Character Developments

• The Bowling President becomes increasingly concerned about his life due to the decline of Gaud Particles.
• Lin Qi shows interest in the Space Telescope project and agrees to cover any remaining costs.

Significant Themes

• The reliance of advanced biotechnology on Gaud Particles and the potential consequences of their decline.
• The importance of space exploration and observation for understanding the universe and Human civilization's future.
• The impact of Gaud Particles' decay on people's health and the reemergence of previously suppressed health issues.

Character Interactions

• The Bowling President interacts with the Deputy Station Director and Lin Qi, expressing his concern about his life and the Space Telescope project.
• Lin Qi interacts with the Deputy Station Director and the Bowling President, showing interest in the Space Telescope project and agreeing to cover any remaining costs.
• The group of twenty-five individuals interacts, donating Gold to fund the Space Telescope project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Peien, the city where Lin Qi and Catherine live, is facing a severe cold snap, making it uninhabitable for humans.
• The city is issuing red low-temperature warnings, and many residents and merchants are planning to leave.
• Lin Qi and Catherine discuss the potential exodus and the impact on the city's governance.
• Lin Qi considers erecting a 'Prehistoric History Text Stele' to prank future humans.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi shows his mischievous side, planning to create an epic myth about the 'Fall of the Gods' to fool future humans.
• Catherine supports Lin Qi's idea and enjoys his enthusiasm.
• Conner, the President, is interested in Lin Qi's plan and wants to be involved.
• The Bowling President's health is deteriorating, and he may not have more than a week to live without a breakthrough in Gaud Particle manufacturing.

Significant Themes

• The impact of extreme weather conditions on human life and society.
• The transient nature of human achievements and the passage of time.
• The human tendency to create and appreciate myths and stories.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Catherine share a moment of intimacy and discuss the city's future.
• Lin Qi and Conner collaborate on creating a mythical story to fool future humans.
• Conner expresses his concern for the Bowling President's health.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bowling President, a high-ranking official, is subjected to a painful experiment due to a head transplant using Gaud Particles, which have now become unstable.
• The Chief Scientist visits the Bowling President and other patients, assessing their conditions and administering a new drug derived from fetal placentas to manage rejection reactions.
• The Chief Scientist assures a patient who has lost his transplanted legs that a new drug might help maintain his current state until Gaud Particles re-emerge.

Character Developments

• The Bowling President's will is nearly broken due to continuous pain, and he struggles to recognize his surroundings.
• The Chief Scientist remains indifferent and calm when facing the patients' suffering, demonstrating a lack of empathy and guilt from conducting numerous medical experiments.

Significant Themes

• Ethical Dilemmas: The Chief Scientist's disregard for patients' suffering raises questions about the ethics of medical experimentation and the value of human life.
• Pain and Endurance: The patients' experiences highlight the physical and psychological toll of enduring pain and the human capacity for endurance.
• Hope and Uncertainty: The promise of a new drug and the potential re-emergence of Gaud Particles creates a sense of hope, but the uncertainty of the situation adds tension.

Character Interactions

• The Chief Scientist interacts with the patients, showing no empathy or compassion, treating them as mere experiments.
• The patient with transplanted legs expresses regret but also gratitude for the period he could walk, demonstrating resilience and acceptance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bowling President wakes up after a nap and finds an IV bag with a special medicine meant to help him through his condition.
• He asks the Doctor if he will die and the Doctor evades the question.
• The Chief Scientist visits the President and explains that the medicine's supply is limited due to its high cost, requiring the sacrifice of lives for each gram.
• The Chief Scientist reveals that he has caused many deaths through his experiments but believes the benefits outweigh the losses.
• Lin Qi discovers a report about the Great Destruction and finds a picture of a shield with Thorns, reminiscent of his Gold Emblem.
• Lin Qi is invited to an Eternal Life Organization meeting and travels to Bu Peien despite the heavy snow.

Character Developments

• The Bowling President shows concern for his own life and the lives of others, questioning the morality of using lives to extend his own.
• The Chief Scientist displays a utilitarian view, believing that the ends justify the means in the pursuit of Eternal Life.
• Lin Qi shows curiosity and determination in researching his Gold Emblem and its connection to ancient mythology.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of Eternal Life and the moral implications of the methods used to achieve it.
• The value of human life and the consequences of sacrificing lives for the greater good.
• The connection between the present and the past, and the search for answers in ancient mythology.

Character Interactions

• The Bowling President interacts with the Doctor and the Chief Scientist, expressing his concerns and questioning their methods.
• Lin Qi interacts with the Advanced Level contact person from the Eternal Life Organization, being invited to an important meeting.
• Lin Qi also interacts with his staff, who prepare ancient books and research materials for him and clear the road for his journey to Bu Peien.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi arrives at the Manor, a research facility studying Eternal Life.
• He attends a meeting where scientists discuss a mysterious force field, the "Dark Curtain," which distorts light and shields celestial bodies, causing the sudden Ice Age.
• Lin Qi learns about the extraction of 'Akesi Hormone' from placental tissue, which aids in organ fusion but is difficult to produce in large quantities.
• The Chief Scientist presents a dilemma: the Bowling President, suffering from Gaud Particle decay, requires this hormone to survive, but its extraction kills fetuses and endangers mothers.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi demonstrates his interest in scientific research and decision-making capabilities.
• The Chief Scientist shows concern for ethical implications and reluctance to make life-and-death decisions.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mysteries of the universe.
• Ethical dilemmas in scientific research and progress.
• The consequences of pursuing immortality and eternal life.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi interacts with the Deputy Station Director, discussing the launch of a Space Telescope to study the Dark Curtain.
• Lin Qi meets with other high-ranking officials and scientists to discuss the Akesi Hormone production issue and the Bowling President's condition.
• The Chief Scientist consults with Lin Qi and other decision-makers about the ethical implications of hormone production.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Chief Scientist proposes a hormone treatment to maintain the Bowling President's health, costing around 200,000-300,000 Credit Points daily.
• The Bowling President's wife refuses to pay the additional fees, leaving him with insufficient funds.
• The Chief Scientist offers an alternative: separating the Bowling President's head and preserving it until a new body can be found, at a cost of around 150,000 Credit Points for separation and maintenance, and 100,000-200,000 for re-transplantation.

Character Developments

• The Bowling President is revealed to have a strained relationship with his wife, who prioritizes her own interests over his life.
• The Bowling President, faced with his mortality, becomes desperate and terrified.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Selfishness: The Bowling President's wife prioritizes her own wealth over her husband's life, reflecting the selfish nature of the Capitalists.
• The Value of Life: The discussion around the Bowling President's life and the cost of maintaining it raises questions about the value of life in this society.

Character Interactions

• The Bowling President's wife and the Chief Scientist both display a lack of empathy and concern for the Bowling President's well-being, prioritizing their own interests instead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bowling President, suffering from a terminal illness, is desperate for financial help to continue his treatment.
• He reaches out to his friends, including Lin Qi, but none are willing to help him financially.
• Lin Qi, in particular, refuses, stating that their relationship is purely transactional and the President has nothing valuable enough to offer.
• The President's wife also refuses to help, and he considers being preserved in a jar as a last resort.

Character Developments

• The Bowling President realizes the harsh reality of survival and the limits of hard work in solving all problems.
• He experiences despair and anger when faced with the truth about his relationships and the lack of support from his friends.
• Lin Qi remains pragmatic and unemotional, prioritizing transactions and benefits over personal relationships.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of survival and the limits of hard work.
• The transactional nature of relationships in a capitalist society.
• The harsh reality of facing one's own mortality and the desperation it can cause.

Character Interactions

• The Bowling President's interactions with his friends highlight their lack of genuine concern for him, showing that their relationships were purely based on mutual benefit.
• Lin Qi's interaction with the President underscores his pragmatic and unemotional approach to relationships, viewing them solely as transactions.
• The President's interaction with his wife reveals the breakdown of their marriage and her lack of willingness to help him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bowling President chooses to live in a jar, keeping his head intact for potential future body transplants.
• Lin Qi detects Gaud Particle radiation from the ancient emblem in his home.
• A cult group performs a ritual in a warehouse, using blood and a strange artifact, before being interrupted and killed by Blackstone Security.

Character Developments

• The Bowling President accepts his new existence in a jar, finding it the best option.
• Lin Qi discovers the emblem's unusual properties and becomes intrigued by ancient human achievements.
• The cult leader and followers exhibit fanatical behavior, leading to their demise.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of change and new realities (Bowling President's decision).
• The allure and mystery of the past (Lin Qi's interest in the emblem).
• Fanaticism and its consequences (the cult's actions and subsequent fate).

Character Interactions

• The Bowling President interacts with core members during his surgery, displaying acceptance and calm.
• Lin Qi observes the surgery and later shares his findings about the emblem with the reader.
• The cult leader interacts with his followers, inciting them to violence and ultimately leading to their deaths at the hands of Blackstone Security.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A cult, the Elysium Sect, is discovered conducting a mass sacrifice in a warehouse.
• 243 people, including their leader, are found dead.
• The Security Bureau investigates and cleans up the scene, arresting and interrogating survivors.
• The case is solved in less than two weeks, with detailed reports sent to upper-level Masters and company executives.
• Lin Qi, a high-ranking official, receives the report and orders the transfer of cult-related items and people to the theological faction's research institute.

Character Developments

• The Security Bureau Director shows concern for his subordinates' well-being, offering them cigarettes, a rare luxury.
• Lin Qi demonstrates his power and influence by ordering the transfer of evidence and people, and by giving instructions to the theological faction.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: The cult's initial motivation is believed to be wealth and status, reflecting the importance of these in the post-apocalyptic society.
• Religion and Belief: The cult's practices and beliefs are explored, raising questions about the existence of deities and the nature of reality.
• Power Dynamics: The relationship between different factions (Blackstone Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Police, Military, and other law enforcement agencies) is highlighted, showing the complex political landscape.

Character Interactions

• The Security Bureau Director and his Assistant Director discuss the case and their strategy for handling it.
• Lin Qi interacts with a middle-level cadre from Blackstone Security, giving instructions and making decisions about the case.
• Lin Qi communicates with the Chief Scientist of the theological faction, sharing his thoughts and suspicions about the case and its potential significance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Chief Scientist of the Theology Faction Research Institute studies the warehouse cult case artifacts, focusing on a peculiar sacrificial vessel.
• The vessel reacts only to human blood, sucking it up through intricate engravings.
• A documentary about a cult is broadcast, sparking public debate about freedom, faith, and mental health in shelters.
• A senator proposes the "Shelter Mental Safety Act" and the "Shelter Religious Law" to address these issues.

Character Developments

• The Chief Scientist becomes increasingly superstitious as he delves deeper into theological matters.
• The public becomes more aware and engaged in discussions about mental health and religious freedom.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and its potential for manipulation.
• The importance of mental health and freedom in the confines of shelters.
• The tension between freedom of belief and the prevention of harmful cults.

Character Interactions

• The Chief Scientist interacts with his assistant, who occasionally expresses skepticism and mockery towards the Chief Scientist's findings.
• The public interacts through debates and protests, expressing their views on mental health and religious freedom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter explores the passage of time, contrasting slow and fast experiences.
• A rumor spreads about the Federal Government manipulating the presidential election, causing public discontent.
• Lin Qi and Conner discuss the rumor's source and potential impact on Catherine's campaign.
• The Presidential Palace's dismantling and relocation to Huizhou are planned for the Southward Migration.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi shows concern for Catherine's campaign and the potential threats she might face.
• Conner displays his competitive nature when discussing his Golf tournament loss.
• Both characters demonstrate their political acumen and awareness of public opinion.

Significant Themes

• Time Perception: The contrast between slow and fast time experiences.
• Public Opinion and Manipulation: The impact of rumors and manipulated information on public perception and trust in the government.
• Symbolism of the Presidential Palace: The significance of the Presidential Palace as a symbol of the Federal Spirit and its preservation during the Shelter era.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Conner engage in friendly banter, with Lin Qi teasing Conner about his Golf skills.
• They discuss the political situation and potential threats, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Conner shares the Presidential Palace's relocation plans with Lin Qi, indicating trust and collaboration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rumors spread that Catherine was internally appointed as the next President, with some people trying to prevent her election.
• Lin Qi and Conner discuss the Bowling President's condition, with Conner revealing he cheated to win the Master Cup runner-up title.
• Catherine holds a press conference, addressing the rumors and declaring war on those who oppose her election.

Character Developments

• Catherine becomes more determined and assertive in her pursuit of the presidency.
• Conner shows his thick skin and pride in his actions, despite knowing he cheated.
• Lin Qi remains calm and strategic, offering Catherine advice and reassurance.

Significant Themes

• Gender discrimination and the struggle for women's rights in politics.
• The power dynamics and manipulations behind political elections.
• The tension between transparency and strategic maneuvering in political communication.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Conner discuss the Bowling President's condition, revealing their close friendship and mutual understanding.
• Catherine and Lin Qi discuss the rumors, with Lin Qi offering guidance and support.
• Catherine's speech at the press conference serves as a declaration of war against those opposing her election, showcasing her determination and willingness to fight for her position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Catherine addresses the society and gains support from feminist organizations, represented by Ms. Landa and Ms. Tracy.
• Catherine decides to run for the Federal President early, with Conner planning to resign in September/October.
• Catherine's Campaign Team preparations begin, with Conner arranging resources.
• The Conservative Party announces their candidate to compete with Catherine.
• Ms. Tracy resigns from the People's Party leadership and announces her candidacy for the Federal President.

Character Developments

• Catherine becomes more assertive and confident in her political stance.
• Ms. Tracy, after supporting Catherine, decides to run for President herself, showing her ambition and determination.
• Conner, as the current President, is shown to be strategically planning his resignation and Catherine's Campaign.

Significant Themes

• Gender Equality: The chapter highlights the struggle for women's rights and the prevalence of gender discrimination, even within families.
• Political Ambition: The desire for power and influence is evident in the characters' decisions to run for President.
• Legacy and Independence: The need to differentiate oneself from predecessors and create a unique legacy is explored.

Character Interactions

• Catherine and Lin Qi discuss her feelings and plans for the Campaign.
• Catherine consults with the Professor about her Campaign core.
• Catherine's supporters, like Ms. Landa and Ms. Tracy, publicly back her, while the Conservative Party announces their candidate.
• Conner is shown to be supporting Catherine's Campaign behind the scenes.