Ch. 1The Deliveryman
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Xun, a former screenwriter now working as a delivery driver, delivers food to Dai Ying, a successful and lonely senior vice president.
- Dai Ying, drunk, shares her feelings of loneliness and unfulfilled desires with Li Xun.
- Li Xun, also drunk, kisses Dai Ying, and they spend the night together.
- The next morning, Dai Ying pays Li Xun 10,000 yuan to keep their encounter a secret and asks him never to deliver to her address again.
Character Developments
- Li Xun: Struggles with his low alcohol tolerance, which leads to impulsive actions. He is also curious about Dai Ying's past and her feelings.
- Dai Ying: Reveals her loneliness and desire for human connection. She is also willing to take risks, as shown by her actions with Li Xun.
Significant Themes
- Loneliness and the desire for human connection.
- The consequences of impulsive actions under the influence of alcohol.
- The struggle between professionalism and personal desires.
Character Interactions
- Li Xun and Dai Ying: Their interaction is initially professional, but it evolves into a moment of intimacy and vulnerability, followed by an awkward and tense parting.