Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing finds a family portrait and Susan's diary in the attic.
• The diary reveals Susan's resentment towards her family, Mrs. Brown's mental illness, and Mr. Brown's murder of Mrs. Brown.
• It also mentions a mysterious "wizard" who visited and left behind a music box to help Susan.
• Angel is confirmed to be alive and trapped in the attic.
• The next day, Mrs. Brown invites Yu Xing, York, and Masha to stay another day due to heavy rain.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing: Shows curiosity and deduction skills, staying calm and collected despite the eerie atmosphere.
• Susan: Revealed to be resentful and jealous of her siblings, especially Angel. She seems to have mental health issues like her mother.
• Angel: Implied to be alive but trapped in the attic, with possible abilities to control dolls.
• The "wizard": A mysterious figure who visited the villa and left the music box, potentially having connections to Angel's powers and the villa's supernatural occurrences.

Significant Themes

• Mental illness and its impact on family dynamics.
• Resentment, jealousy, and the destructive nature of negative emotions.
• The supernatural and its connection to the villa and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Susan: Susan seems suspicious and hostile towards Yu Xing, possibly due to his finding her diary.
• Mrs. Brown and her children: The family dynamic is strained, with Susan resentful, Alex seemingly oblivious, and Angel missing.
• Yu Xing, York, and Masha: The three deducers stick together, with Yu Xing taking the lead in their investigation and interaction with the Brown family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing and Masha explore the Brown family's garden in the rain, while York searches for records in the study.
• They discover finger bones partially exposed in the soil under a patch of white roses (Lorimas Rose), which symbolizes 'Remembrance of Death' in flower language.
• The garden is filled with black roses ('desperate love') and black lilies ('love and curse'), suggesting a dark history.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing demonstrates his keen observation skills and knowledge of flower language, hinting at his strategic mind and analytical abilities.
• Masha shows empathy and appreciation for the beauty of the flowers but is also easily spooked, revealing her sensitive and imaginative nature.

Significant Themes

• Death and remembrance: The flowers' meanings and the discovery of the finger bones emphasize the theme of death and the desire to be remembered.
• Beauty and darkness: The garden's beauty contrasts with its sinister history, reflecting the duality of beauty and darkness.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Masha work together, with Yu Xing guiding and provoking Masha's thoughts, creating a dynamic between the more experienced and analytical Yu Xing and the impressionable Masha.
• Mrs. Brown's conversation with Yu Xing hints at her possible deception regarding the garden's origin and her lack of care for it, despite her earlier claims of love for the flowers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing and Masha dig up a male skeleton in the garden, not the expected Mrs. Brown's corpse.
• They discover there's more than one person buried in the garden.
• Mrs. Brown appears, angry and vengeful, attacking them.
• York throws a doll from the window, distracting and stopping Mrs. Brown.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing shows his knowledge of flower language, learned from a friend, and his ability to determine the gender of a skeleton.
• Masha demonstrates her courage with corpses but fears ghosts, showing her growth as an exorcist.
• Mrs. Brown reveals her true, malevolent nature when her secret is threatened.
• York shows his understanding of Mrs. Brown's fear, using the doll to distract and stop her.

Significant Themes

• The theme of secrets and their consequences is reinforced as Mrs. Brown's true nature is revealed.
• The power of knowledge and deduction is shown through Yu Xing's ability to determine the skeleton's gender and Mrs. Brown's fear of the doll.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Masha work together to excavate the skeleton, showing their growing partnership.
• Masha relies on Yu Xing for explanations and guidance, showing her trust in him.
• Mrs. Brown's interaction with the doll highlights her fear and vulnerability, contrasting with her earlier kindness.
• York's action shows his understanding of Mrs. Brown's fear and his willingness to help Yu Xing and Masha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A doll, controlled by Angel, absorbs Mrs. Brown's ghost, killing her, and begins singing in her voice.
• Yu Xing deduces the doll's purpose and uses it to defeat Mrs. Brown.
• York finds clues in the study, and Susan tries to kill the doll, revealing her complex emotions.
• Alex and Susan argue, with Susan blaming her mother's death on Alex and threatening to kill him, while Alex blames Susan for Angel's confinement.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing: Proves his deductive skills by predicting and orchestrating Mrs. Brown's defeat.
• Angel (Doll): Reveals its true purpose and power, absorbing Mrs. Brown's ghost.
• Mrs. Brown: Dies after her ghost is absorbed by the doll.
• Susan: Shows her true colors, revealing her madness and desire to kill her siblings.
• Alex: Stands up to Susan, defending his sister and expressing his anger towards Susan.

Significant Themes

• Deduction and Planning: Yu Xing's ability to deduce the truth and plan accordingly is a central theme.
• Power and Control: The doll's power over ghosts and Susan's desire to control her family are key themes.
• Complex Emotions: Characters grapple with complex emotions, such as fear, anger, and madness.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and York: Work together to defeat Mrs. Brown, with Yu Xing providing the plan and York executing it.
• Susan and Alex: Their argument reveals their true feelings and intentions, leading to a tense confrontation.
• Yu Xing and Susan: Yu Xing manipulates Susan's emotions, provoking her into revealing her plans.

Key Plot Points

• Angel's doll, in its pre-murder state, targets Susan and shouts "Little sister!"
• Susan, confident the doll won't harm her due to a note in her music box, attacks Alex but is possessed by the doll.
• Alex reveals he knows Yu Xing's purpose and agrees to help, leading them to York.
• York discovers an ancient ritual, Soul Deprivation, which Angel might be using to gain power by stripping the souls of her family members.

Character Developments

• Susan's confidence in her protection against the doll is shattered, leading to her possession.
• Alex shows cooperation and willingness to help Yu Xing, revealing his knowledge of their purpose.
• York demonstrates his intellect and resourcefulness by finding and explaining the Soul Deprivation ritual.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its corrupting influence, as seen through Angel's ambition and the consequences of her actions.
• The theme of family dynamics and the strain between family members, as shown through the Browns' troubled relationships.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing, Masha, and Alex form an uneasy alliance, with Alex providing information and assistance.
• Susan's possession by the doll changes her demeanor and behavior, making her a passive observer rather than an active participant.
• York shares his findings with the group, contributing to their understanding of the situation and Angel's motives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mrs. Brown's illness worsens, revealing her controlling nature to her husband and children.
• Angel becomes ill, struggling to maintain her humanity. Alex supports her by making dolls together.
• Mr. Brown accidentally kills Mrs. Brown, goes mad, and the family is trapped in the villa.
• A mysterious wizard visits, offering help to lift the confinement. Mrs. Brown starts luring victims to kill.
• Angel learns a soul-absorbing witchcraft from the wizard to counter Mrs. Brown, but must absorb souls of 99 people to save Alex.
• Angel absorbs souls through dolls, causing her mental anguish. She hides in the attic, competing with Mrs. Brown for victims.
• The wizard leaves after 10 days, giving Susan a music box. Black and white flowers bloom in the garden, symbolizing love and curse.

Character Developments

• Mrs. Brown: Reveals her controlling nature and becomes a malevolent ghost after death.
• Angel: Struggles with her illness and the evil influence, absorbs souls to protect her family, but suffers mentally.
• Alex: Supports Angel, waits for an opportunity to free them, understands the danger of the wizard's love for Angel.
• Mr. Brown: Goes mad after killing his wife, remains a threat within the villa.

Significant Themes

• Control and manipulation (Mrs. Brown, the wizard)
• The struggle between good and evil (Angel's internal conflict)
• Love and its consequences (the wizard's love for Angel, the curse)

Character Interactions

• Angel and Alex: Siblings who support each other, with Alex trying to protect Angel from the wizard's condition.
• Angel and the wizard: The wizard falls in love with Angel, but his help comes with a dark condition.
• Mrs. Brown and Angel: They compete for victims, with Mrs. Brown fearing Angel's dolls.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Alex reveals that Angel has gathered 44 souls, potentially summoning a wizard.
• Yu Xing, York, Masha, and Alex plan to confront Angel in the attic to end the deduction game.
• York deceives Alex about his intentions to harm Angel.
• They enter the attic, finding Angel surrounded by dolls, bound by silk ribbons to magical symbols on the wall.
• Angel asks if the newcomers are the last three, referring to them as the "wizard."

Character Developments

• Alex: Struggles with his loyalty to his sister and fear of her actions, hoping for her redemption.
• York: Reveals his deceitful nature, prioritizing his goals over Alex's trust.
• Angel: Shows no emotion, treating her brother coldly, and refers to the group as the "wizard," suggesting she's under the wizard's influence.

Significant Themes

• Deception and trust: York deceives Alex, and Angel's behavior suggests she's not acting of her own free will.
• Family dynamics: Alex's struggle with his sister's actions and his desire to protect her.
• The supernatural: The presence of the wizard's influence and the magical symbols in the attic.

Character Interactions

• Alex and Angel: Alex's concern for his sister is met with coldness from Angel.
• York and Alex: York deceives Alex, exploiting his trust to gain access to Angel.
• The group: They work together to enter the attic, but York's true intentions remain hidden from Alex and Masha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Angel reveals Alex's true identity as the wizard behind the doll incidents.
• Alex captures Angel and orders her dolls to attack Roy, York, and Masha.
• The trio uses fire (from yellow talismans and burning debris) and York's Cross to temporarily fend off the dolls.
• Alex attempts to throw dolls at York but is intercepted by York's agile knife skills.

Character Developments

• Angel: Shows numbness and despair, revealing her deep emotional turmoil.
• Alex: Reveals his malicious amusement and crazed glee, displaying his true villainous nature.
• York: Demonstrates his exceptional knife skills and reveals his deranged smile, hinting at his own mental instability.

Significant Themes

• Madness and mental instability, as seen in Alex, York, and other characters.
• The struggle against inevitable fate, as shown by Roy, York, and Masha's resistance against Alex's plans.

Character Interactions

• Angel and Alex: Their sibling dynamic is strained, with Angel showing no affection towards Alex.
• Roy, York, and Masha: They work together to counter the dolls' attacks, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.
• York and Alex: Their interaction highlights York's hidden strength and Alex's underestimation of his opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• York provokes Alex, leading to a confrontation.
• Masha and Roy work together to disrupt Angel's control over the dolls using Susan's music box.
• Yu Xing confronts Angel, revealing the truth about her brother's death and the wizard's deception.

Character Developments

• York: Shows aggressive behavior towards Alex, seeking a fight.
• Masha: Demonstrates courage and quick thinking in the face of danger.
• Roy: Proves resourceful and strategic, using the music box to disrupt Angel's control.
• Angel: Struggles with her actions and motivations, ultimately overwhelmed by the truth.
• Alex (the wizard): Reveals his true nature, manipulating Angel and her brother's corpse.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Control: Alex manipulates Angel and her brother, using them to collect souls. Yu Xing's revelations expose these manipulations.
• Truth and Perception: The truth about Angel's brother challenges her perceptions and forces her to confront reality.
• Courage and Resourcefulness: Masha and Roy demonstrate courage in facing the dolls and resourcefulness in using the music box.

Character Interactions

• York vs. Alex: York's aggressive behavior provokes Alex, leading to a physical confrontation.
• Masha and Roy: They work together to disrupt Angel's control, with Roy providing the strategy and Masha executing it.
• Yu Xing and Angel: Yu Xing confronts Angel, revealing the truth about her brother and challenging her perceptions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Angel regains some lucidity upon learning of her brother's death.
• A power struggle ensues between Yu Xing and the wizard, with both sustaining injuries.
• Yu Xing exposes the wizard's plan to Angel, causing her to turn against the wizard.
• Angel cuts off her own life using Soul Drain, preserving her soul in a doll.
• The attic catches fire, and the wizard's lair is destroyed.

Character Developments

• Angel: Regains some mental clarity, realizes the wizard's deception, and chooses to end her own life to thwart his plans.
• Yu Xing: Demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making, successfully exposing the wizard's plan and disrupting it.
• The Wizard: His plan is exposed and ultimately foiled, leading to his defeat.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: The wizard manipulates Angel and others through fear, lies, and magical means.
• Redemption and sacrifice: Angel chooses to end her own life to prevent further harm and stop the wizard's plan.
• The consequences of obsession: The wizard's obsession with collecting souls leads to his downfall.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and the wizard: Engage in a power struggle, with Yu Xing outsmarting the wizard.
• Angel and the wizard: Angel turns against the wizard after learning the truth, leading to her sacrifice.
• Angel and Yu Xing: Yu Xing exposes the truth to Angel, leading her to make her final decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing deduces the truth about the Brown family's curse and the wizard's plan.
• The wizard reveals his true form and escapes the villa.
• The attic catches fire and the villa is about to collapse.
• The trio escapes the villa and heads to the police station.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing demonstrates his exceptional deduction skills, solving the case.
• Masha shows courage and quick thinking, helping the group escape.
• York displays his sharp mind and calm demeanor under pressure.

Significant Themes

• The power of deduction and observation in solving mysteries.
• The consequences of fanaticism and obsession.
• The importance of teamwork and quick thinking in crisis situations.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and York work together to deduce the truth, with York providing support and encouragement.
• Masha relies on York for protection and follows his lead during the escape.
• The wizard interacts with the group to reveal his true form and intentions before escaping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing's stamina and life values are critically low after the previous events.
• He realizes that the souls absorbed by the dolls, like Susan's, are still active, potentially causing issues outside the villa.
• In the police station, Yu Xing notices Lucia's golden hair, reminiscent of Mrs. Brown and Susan.
• Masha is tasked with writing the investigation report, grudgingly complying.
• Yu Xing converses with York, discovering they have eight members in their exorcist team, two short of full capacity.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing demonstrates his analytical skills, connecting Lucia's hair color to Mrs. Brown and Susan.
• Masha shows resentment but accepts her role in the game, contributing her remaining heat.
• York reveals his team's composition, hinting at a potential connection to the experience facilitator system.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deduction and investigation continues, with Yu Xing piecing together clues.
• The overlap between the deducer system and the experience facilitator system is introduced, hinting at a larger, continuous absurd world.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and York have a casual conversation, with Yu Xing subtly probing York's team details.
• Masha interacts with Lucia, writing the report while expressing her discontent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing completes the "Nightmare in a Cage" deduction, earning an S rating and 794 deduction points.
• He obtains a new persona sacrifice, the Weird Doll, which has unique abilities.
• After the deduction, Yu Xing receives an invitation to participate in the end-of-month Rookie Deduction Competition.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing: Advances his deduction points, obtains a new sacrifice, and receives an invitation to a competition.
• Lucia: Becomes a ghostly creature without realizing it, but this is not explored further in the chapter.

Significant Themes

• The system's role in managing deductions and competitions.
• The potential for income through live stream rewards in the competition.
• The concept of the Differentiation level, which is mentioned but not explained in detail.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing interacts with the system, receiving an invitation to the competition.
• Yu Xing considers contacting Qu Xuanqing for information about Ning Feng and the Experiencer world.
• Yu Xing thinks about Ling Heng, suggesting they have some history or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Heng attempts a ritual to revive Chen Jiu, his girlfriend who died in a game, using a fragment of her soul.
• Ling Heng decides to travel to Fuhua City for help from a senior deducer involved in a serial murder case.
• Qu Xuanqing, a high-ranking deducer, visits Yu Xing to discuss the End-of-Month Newcomer Tournament and deducer-related matters.

Character Developments

• Ling Heng: Shows dedication and desperation in trying to revive Chen Jiu, indicating his deep love for her.
• Chen Jiu: Absent but still a significant influence on Ling Heng's actions.
• Qu Xuanqing: Demonstrates a cold and ruthless demeanor, yet shows familiarity with Yu Xing, hinting at a past history between them.

Significant Themes

• Love and devotion: Ling Heng's actions highlight his deep love for Chen Jiu and his determination to bring her back.
• Friendship and trust: Qu Xuanqing's visit to Yu Xing suggests a strong bond between them, built on trust and shared history.

Character Interactions

• Ling Heng and Chen Jiu: Though Chen Jiu is absent, her influence on Ling Heng is evident in his actions and thoughts.
• Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing: Their interaction reveals a close, familiar relationship, with Yu Xing being playful and Qu Xuanqing being cold but not entirely uncaring.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing's plan to deteriorate his health to avoid detection by the deduction system is revealed.
• The rookie competition details are discussed: it's a live broadcast event where five rookies, indistinguishable from NPCs, hunt each other while being hunted by others.
• The rookie competition rules are explained: each rookie chooses a target to eliminate, and the first to achieve this wins. Viewers can tip and issue additional missions.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing: He's strategic, patient, and willing to take risks. He's also curious and eager to learn about the rookie competition.
• Qu Xianqing: She's knowledgeable, experienced, and candid about her participation in deadly deduction games. She shows disdain for the Fallen Line deductors.

Significant Themes

• The theme of risk and reward is prominent, with Yu Xing willing to take risks to gain more points and viewers' attention.
• The dark nature of the deduction system and its appeal to the Fallen Line deductors is explored.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Qu Xianqing interact as mentor and mentee, with Qu Xianqing sharing her knowledge and experience to help Yu Xing prepare for the rookie competition.
• There's a hint of friendly competition between them, with Qu Xianqing implying that she watches every rookie competition episode.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing encounters a Magician, reminiscent of Carlos from Coffin Village.
• Yu Xing asks Qu Xuanqing about persona masks' naming origins.
• Qu Xuanqing warns Yu Xing about Ghoul, a formidable opponent in the rookie competition, backed by Single Prism.
• Qu Xuanqing briefs Yu Xing on major deducer forces: four guilds, three prominent families, and lone wolves.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn about persona masks.
• Qu Xuanqing shows patience and willingness to mentor Yu Xing, revealing her persona mask name as "Calamity."
• Yu Xing displays determination to handle Ghoul and Single Prism threats.

Significant Themes

• The origin and significance of persona masks.
• The complex dynamics among deducer guilds and families.
• Yu Xing's growing awareness of threats and his resolve to face them.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing engage in a mentor-mentee dynamic, with Qu Xuanqing sharing valuable information and Yu Xing asking insightful questions.
• Yu Xing's past actions against Single Prism members create a new rivalry with Ghoul in the rookie competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing spar, with Yu Xing easily subduing Qu Xuanqing despite her improved skills.
• Yu Xing detects Ling Heng's rapid movement, revealing he's on a plane headed to Fuhua City.
• Qu Xuanqing deduces Ling Heng's actions are related to his girlfriend's death and his Sacrifice's ability to capture souls.
• Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing decide to go to Fuhua City together to catch the remaining Single Prism members.
• Zhu Yan, recovering in the hospital, receives a message from Yu Xing informing her of his departure and expressing schadenfreude about her situation.

Character Developments

• Qu Xuanqing shows improvement in her deduction skills, demonstrating resilience and independence.
• Yu Xing reveals his plan to reach differentiation level within a decade, implying he'll then become Qu Xuanqing's teammate.
• Zhu Yan, despite her injuries, remains rebellious and determined, vowing to defy Yu Xing's expectations in the future.

Significant Themes

• Deduction and Investigation: Qu Xuanqing's deduction skills are highlighted, and the importance of deduction in their line of work is emphasized.
• Relationship Dynamics: The complex relationship between Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing is explored, with Yu Xing treating her like a younger sister or colleague, and Qu Xuanqing maintaining a respectful yet rebellious attitude.
• Trust and Betrayal: Zhu Yan's trust in Yu Xing is tested, and she vows to rebel against him, hinting at potential future conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing: Their interaction shows a mix of camaraderie and mutual respect, with Qu Xuanqing occasionally teasing Yu Xing.
• Zhu Yan and the Young Policewoman: Zhu Yan's interaction with the young policewoman reveals her frustration and desire for rebellion, contrasting with the policewoman's enthusiastic chatter.
• Yu Xing and Zhu Yan: Their interaction, limited to a WeChat message, shows Yu Xing's concern for Zhu Yan's well-being but also his schadenfreude regarding her situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing travel to Fuhua City to investigate a series of murders.
• Yu Xing discovers that the killer is likely a high-IQ criminal who plans meticulously.
• They track Ling Heng, a member of the Single Prism, to a hotel.
• The newcomer competition begins, and Yu Xing enters the livestream room.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing demonstrates his analytical skills by deducing the killer's profile from news reports.
• Qu Xuanqing shows her investigative skills by gathering information about the victims.
• Yu Xing exhibits his calm and composed demeanor under pressure.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deduction and investigation is prominent, with both Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing using their skills to gather information.
• The contrast between high-IQ criminals and those who act on impulse is explored.
• The interaction between the real world and the livestream game is a significant theme.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing work together, with Yu Xing offering remote advice while Qu Xuanqing investigates.
• Yu Xing interacts with the livestream audience through bullet comments, displaying a calm and composed demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing, a deducer, joins a rookie competition set on Dead Spirit Island, a place known for its wealth and undead creatures.
• He chooses the 'Ghoul' as his hunting target, aiming to strike first due to potential threats from the ghoul.
• The competition begins, and Yu Xing passes through a door to start his journey on the island.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing: Shows strategic thinking by choosing the Ghoul as his target and demonstrates calmness under pressure.
• Ghoul: Revealed to be trained by Single Prism and potentially ordered to kill Yu Xing.

Significant Themes

• Competition and survival: The rookie competition emphasizes the need to outwit and outlast other participants.
• Trust and deception: Yu Xing must hide his abilities to avoid suspicion, highlighting the theme of trust and deception.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Ghoul: Their relationship is set up as adversarial, with Yu Xing aiming to kill the Ghoul first.
• Yu Xing and the audience: Yu Xing interacts with the audience through bullet comments, showing his personality and gaining their favor.
• Big shots (celebrity deducers) and Yu Xing: Several big shots enter Yu Xing's livestream room, showing interest in his performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xing disembarks on a mysterious island, greeted by a fresh, humid environment.
• He learns he's part of Group Two for daytime exploration and filming, guided by an experienced cameraman, Old Liu.
• The group plans to cut through a small jungle patch to reach the coast on the other side of large rocks.

Character Developments

• Yu Xing: Shows initial discomfort with his heavy camera and the island's environment. He experiences a brief panic attack when looking at the sea, hinting at a possible fear or past trauma.
• Old Liu: Demonstrates experience and knowledge about the island, showing concern for Yu Xing's safety and well-being. He's initially reluctant to guide Yu Xing but accepts his responsibility.

Significant Themes

• The island's foreboding atmosphere, with the sea being described as able to "swallow souls."
• The contrast between Yu Xing's inexperience and Old Liu's expertise, highlighting the learning process Yu Xing is about to undertake.

Character Interactions

• Yu Xing and Old Liu: Their interaction establishes Old Liu's role as a mentor figure to Yu Xing. Despite his initial reluctance, Old Liu shows concern for Yu Xing's safety, hinting at a potential growth in their relationship.
• Yu Xing and Wu Runhao (his brother-in-law): Their relationship is established as one of familiarity, with Wu Runhao showing a mix of sternness and concern towards Yu Xing.