Ch. 1It's Mediocre Not to Cause Trouble?
Key Plot Points and Events
- A group of nine people, consisting of eight Blue Sunshine Academy teachers and students, and one outsider (Lin Feng), enter a hotel near the Star Dou Great Forest.
- Lin Feng, the outsider, is from a different era (20,000 years in the future) and has traveled back in time to obtain Xiao Wu's Soul Ring.
- A conflict arises between the group and the hotel's owner, Dai Mubai, and his companion, Ma Hongjun, who insult the Blue Sunshine Academy and harass one of its female students.
Character Developments
- Lin Feng: He is calm and collected, showing no expression despite the provocation. He is confident in his strength and plans to stay with the Blue Sunshine Academy temporarily.
- Dai Mubai & Ma Hongjun: They are arrogant and disrespectful, targeting the Blue Sunshine Academy group due to their perceived weakness.
- Blue Sunshine Academy Group: They are initially timid but show signs of standing up for themselves later.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The Blue Sunshine Academy group's timidity contrasts with Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's arrogance, highlighting the influence of perceived power on behavior.
- Respect and Dignity: The Blue Sunshine Academy students feel disrespected and want to stand up for themselves, reflecting the theme of dignity and self-respect.
- Time Travel and Butterfly Effect: Lin Feng's presence and actions might alter the original timeline, suggesting the theme of cause and effect.
Character Interactions
- Lin Feng & Blue Sunshine Academy Teacher: The teacher agrees to let Lin Feng stay with them, showing deference to Lin Feng's strength.
- Dai Mubai & Ma Hongjun: They interact as friends, with Dai Mubai initially encouraging Ma Hongjun's harassment but later slapping him to prevent further provocation.
- Blue Sunshine Academy Students & Dai Mubai/Ma Hongjun: The students feel anger and humiliation due to Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's actions but initially hold back due to their teacher's silent restraint.