Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, a 22-year-old surgical intern, has an unlucky encounter with 18 flower pots falling from above on New Year's Day.
• He narrowly avoids being hit by a van, which was unable to brake in time.
• Gu Mian guides the van's driver, a Fatty, to the psychiatric surgery office in the hospital.
• In the elevator, Gu Mian shares his history of bad luck, and the elevator suddenly goes dark. A mysterious screen appears, announcing the start of the "Global Evolution Game."

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Initially portrayed as an unlucky protagonist, he demonstrates calm and composure in the face of danger. He reveals his history of bad luck and his ability to avoid it, suggesting a resilient and resourceful character.
• Fatty (the van driver): Initially portrayed as clumsy and careless, he shows concern for his safety after learning about Gu Mian's bad luck. He is also surprised by the elevator's sudden darkness and the appearance of the mysterious screen.

Significant Themes

• Bad Luck: The chapter explores the theme of bad luck through Gu Mian's experiences and his acceptance of it.
• Resilience: Gu Mian's calm demeanor in the face of danger suggests resilience and adaptability.
• The Unknown: The mysterious screen and the announcement of the "Global Evolution Game" introduce an element of the unknown, hinting at future challenges and changes.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Fatty: Their interaction is initially tense due to Fatty's near-hit-and-run, but they later share a conversation in the elevator, with Gu Mian revealing his history of bad luck and Fatty expressing concern for his safety.
• Gu Mian and the Elevator: The elevator's sudden darkness and the appearance of the mysterious screen create a tense and mysterious interaction with Gu Mian, hinting at an upcoming challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The elevator's lights flicker, signaling the start of the game.
• A tutorial appears on the elevator's screen, dividing the world into fixed and mobile dungeons.
• The map shows Lianhua Hospital is now a 'Zombie Hospital' dungeon.
• Mobile Dungeons have a higher initial difficulty and can find players outside fixed dungeons.
• Dungeons seal off areas, and completing missions grants rewards, while failure incurs no penalty, but death is real.
• The game's leaderboard, friends, mall, class systems, and other features are not yet unlocked.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian remains calm and collected despite the game's revelation, attributing it to his experiences growing up.
• The fat man is terrified and confused, struggling to understand the game's mechanics.

Significant Themes

• The game's harsh reality and the players' initial reactions to it.
• Gu Mian's resilience and acceptance of life's challenges, contrasting with the fat man's fear and confusion.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian explains the game's mechanics to the fat man, trying to calm him down.
• The fat man expresses his desire to find his parents and asks about Gu Mian's parents, leading to a revelation about Gu Mian's past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, a neurosurgeon, finds himself in a game-like instance, "Zombie Hospital," where he must help five patients within three hours to complete his mission.
• The instance is overrun by mutated, fast, and aggressive zombies, and patients are struggling to survive.
• Gu Mian's first patient is Wang Fatty, who needs to survive for thirty minutes.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Initially dismayed by his mission, he accepts his role as a helper and decides to treat patients first, then protect them if needed, and finally help them complete their missions if necessary.
• Wang Fatty: Terrified of the zombies, he is initially skeptical of Gu Mian's capabilities but later witnesses Gu Mian's unusual calm and strength.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected and extraordinary nature of Gu Mian's life.
• The contrast between Gu Mian's calm demeanor and the chaotic, frightening instance.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Wang Fatty: Despite Wang Fatty's initial skepticism, Gu Mian's calm and competence reassure him. Their interaction is a mix of fear, disbelief, and growing trust.
• Gu Mian and the Zombies: Gu Mian's calm and unusual behavior cause the zombies to pass him by, highlighting his exceptional nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, a doctor, encounters a horde of zombies in a hospital, which he remains calm and unruffled amidst.
• He saves a fat man from the zombies and escorts him to a safe room, completing his first mission.
• The friend system in the game activates, and Gu Mian receives numerous friend requests due to his Game ID being 1.
• Gu Mian returns to find the psychiatric surgery office, where his colleagues are barricaded, under siege by a large group of zombies.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian demonstrates exceptional courage, calmness, and strength in handling the zombie situation, showing no fear or panic.
• The fat man, though initially terrified, shows gratitude and respect towards Gu Mian, offering him the electric drill and car keys.
• The class beauty, whose voice Gu Mian recognizes, is revealed to be among the colleagues barricaded in the office.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and calmness in the face of danger.
• The power of helping others, as Gu Mian's first mission is completed by saving the fat man.
• The theme of melodrama and clichés in the narrative, as Gu Mian encounters the class beauty in distress.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian interacts with the fat man, saving him and providing him with a business card and his phone number.
• Gu Mian interacts with the zombies, using force to clear them away from the psychiatric surgery office.
• Gu Mian interacts with his colleagues, specifically the class beauty, through the office door, identifying himself and attempting to reassure them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, Meng Liang, and Lu Bianyue meet in a hospital office during a zombie apocalypse.
• Meng Liang and Lu Bianyue have swapped bodies due to a mysterious book titled "Transformation: The Blind Couple of Condor Heroes."
• Gu Mian finds the office door open and enters, meeting the transformed couple.
• Meng Liang explains their situation and Gu Mian learns about their missions.
• Gu Mian decides to complete his mission first, shocking Meng Liang by going outside to face the zombies.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows courage and confidence in facing the zombie threat, surprising his classmates.
• Meng Liang: Initially timid and panicked, he regains some composure and tries to protect Lu Bianyue.
• Lu Bianyue: Struggles with being in Meng Liang's body, displaying a more emotional and vulnerable side.

Significant Themes

• Transformation: The physical and emotional changes experienced by Meng Liang and Lu Bianyue.
• Courage vs. Fear: Gu Mian's bold actions contrast with Meng Liang's initial fear and hesitation.
• Acceptance: Meng Liang's struggle to accept his transformed body and situation.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Meng Liang: Their dynamic shifts from classmates to allies facing a common threat.
• Meng Liang and Lu Bianyue: Their relationship is complicated by their body swap, leading to confusion and vulnerability.
• Gu Mian and the zombies: Gu Mian's confident and fearless approach to the zombie threat sets him apart from his classmates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian retrieves apples from Patient No. 2's bedside cabinet, which turn out to be 'Wicked Stepmother's Poison Apples', a Special Item that can only poison princesses.
• He returns to find Meng Liang and Lu Bianyue, who transform back to normal after eating the poisoned apples.
• Gu Mian and Meng Liang work together to dispatch the remaining zombie (Meng Liang's transformed self) by drilling into its head.
• Gu Mian's mission progress changes to (3/5), indicating that two patients have been found.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking, even in chaotic situations, and his willingness to help others despite the danger.
• Meng Liang shows his fear and hesitation in facing the zombies, but eventually finds the courage to help Gu Mian.
• Lu Bianyue is not significantly developed in this chapter, as he only appears briefly.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Fear: Both Gu Mian and Meng Liang face their fears to complete their tasks. Meng Liang's transformation and subsequent return to normal highlight the theme of facing one's fears.
• Teamwork: Gu Mian and Meng Liang work together to dispatch the final zombie, showing that teamwork can overcome individual fears and limitations.
• Unpredictability: The game's rules and the apples' special properties add an element of unpredictability, challenging the characters' expectations and plans.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Meng Liang: Their interaction is tense at first, with Meng Liang expressing disbelief at Gu Mian's calm demeanor. However, they eventually work together to complete their task, showing a growing sense of camaraderie.
• Gu Mian and Lu Bianyue: Their interaction is minimal, with Gu Mian simply giving Lu Bianyue an apple to return him to normal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, a doctor, is searching for sick players in an instance with fewer than 100 survivors.
• He struggles to find sick players due to fear and mistrust caused by his appearance and weapon.
• He meets a female police officer with an "Escape Room" task, who is stuck finding a key within her locked ward.
• Gu Mian helps her complete her task by drilling through the lock.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows determination to complete his task despite the challenges and dangers. He uses his intelligence and unconventional methods to help the police officer.
• Female Police Officer: Initially hesitant and scared, she gains confidence and trust in Gu Mian, leading to a successful collaboration.

Significant Themes

• Trust and fear: Players' fear of Gu Mian due to his appearance and weapon hinders his task, but the police officer's trust in him leads to success.
• Unconventional methods: Gu Mian's creative approach to problem-solving helps him overcome obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and the Female Police Officer: They form an unlikely alliance, with Gu Mian helping her complete her task, and she provides him with a task to complete. Their interaction is marked by mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, with an IQ of 250, opens the door to Officer Shi's room using a drill, defying her expectations.
• The instance has been running for two hours, leaving one hour remaining for Gu Mian to complete his mission (4/5).
• Gu Mian finds his childhood friend, Chu Changge, frozen in a morgue freezer.
• Gu Mian reveals that dying in the instance means permanent death for him, unlike others who get teleported away.
• Chu Changge agrees to be Gu Mian's last patient to help him complete the mission.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows his intelligence and unconventional problem-solving skills. Reveals his unique situation in the instance, where failure means permanent death.
• Officer Shi: Initially expects Gu Mian to solve the puzzle conventionally but is surprised by his unconventional method.
• Chu Changge: Initially appears indifferent and aloof but shows concern and willingness to help Gu Mian when he learns about his situation.

Significant Themes

• Unconventional Problem-Solving: Gu Mian's approach to solving the puzzle and helping patients is unconventional, reflecting his high IQ and unique perspective.
• Consequences of Actions: The instance's rules have severe consequences for Gu Mian, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Chu Changge's willingness to help Gu Mian, despite the risks, shows the strength of their friendship.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Officer Shi: Their interaction is brief but shows Gu Mian's intelligence and Officer Shi's surprise at his unconventional method.
• Gu Mian and Chu Changge: Their reunion is filled with banter and reveals their long-standing friendship. Chu Changge's decision to help Gu Mian shows his loyalty and concern for his friend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Changge's mission is to circle the hospital three times.
• Gu Mian helps Chu Changge by driving a van around the hospital perimeter while avoiding zombies.
• Players in nearby buildings watch Gu Mian's daring drive, expecting him to fail.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian demonstrates his fearlessness and cleverness by driving through a horde of zombies.
• Chu Changge maintains his composure even in dangerous situations.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of danger.
• The absurdity of the game instance and its rules.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Chu Changge work together to complete Chu Changge's mission.
• Gu Mian protects Chu Changge from zombies while driving.
• Players in nearby buildings watch Gu Mian's actions, expecting him to fail.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, using a side-impact strategy, successfully destroys the indestructible fence around the hospital using his battered van.
• The fence's destruction causes the entire dungeon to collapse, and all players are forcibly teleported out.
• Gu Mian completes his mission just before the dungeon collapses.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian demonstrates exceptional driving skills and determination, completing his mission despite the dungeon's collapse.
• Chu Changge shows understanding and acceptance of Gu Mian's unique abilities and their consequences.

Significant Themes

• The theme of extraordinary abilities leading to unintended consequences is reinforced as Gu Mian's actions cause the dungeon's collapse.
• The theme of perseverance is shown as Gu Mian completes his mission even with the dungeon ending.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Chu Changge work together, with Chu Changge providing support and understanding to Gu Mian.
• Other players watch Gu Mian's actions with a mix of awe, fear, and disbelief, highlighting his unique status among players.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian returns to the real world after clearing the "Zombie Hospital" instance.
• He finds he can't allocate Attribute Points due to incompatibility and draws an 'Eraser' from the lottery.
• The "Zombie Hospital" instance is undergoing maintenance due to severe damage.
• A global announcement reveals an upcoming event, "New Year's Eve Ghost Market," in Hengdian District.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian discovers his unique situation: all attributes are question marks, can't allocate points, and has no inventory.
• The NPC ticket booth man shows knowledge about the instance crash and Gu Mian's attributes.

Significant Themes

• Gu Mian's unique status and incompatibility with standard game mechanics.
• The game's global announcements and events.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian interacts with the NPC ticket booth man, questioning him about his attributes and the instance crash.
• Gu Mian communicates with his interface, trying to allocate points and drawing a lottery item.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The game has released a preview for an upcoming global event, requiring tickets from Advanced Ticket Booths for entry.
• Gu Mian learns about the Mall System, where players can purchase items using Game Currency, including food, weapons, and dungeon clues.
• The game has issued 100 Game Currency as compensation for the previous dungeon collapse.
• Outside the ticket booth, chaos ensues as people are forcibly matched with dungeons while driving or walking, causing car crashes and panic.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian shows curiosity and adaptability in exploring the new game features and understanding the changes in the world.
• The ticket-selling NPC is eager to see Gu Mian leave, suggesting he finds Gu Mian's presence unsettling.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the game on society and civilization.
• The potential for social order to collapse and new power structures to emerge.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in facing sudden changes.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian interacts with the ticket-selling NPC, learning about ticket booth differences and the Mall System.
• Gu Mian observes the chaotic reactions of other players outside the ticket booth, highlighting the general panic and disorientation caused by the game's launch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian and the fat man (a player) meet at a ticket booth after being pulled into an instance.
• They witness a man (Chu Changge) emerging from a game pod in the booth, different from Gu Mian's direct entry.
• They decide to return home together for safety.
• On their way, they encounter blocked roads, fallen trees, and a gas station with no fuel, indicating Earth's restrictions on resources and technology.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Realizes his entry into the game is different from others, potentially making him more vulnerable. Decides to return home with others for safety.
• Fat Man: Shows timidity and fear but seeks security by accompanying Gu Mian and Chu Changge.
• Chu Changge: Keeps a calm demeanor despite surprises. Decides to accompany Gu Mian for safety.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Global Game on daily life and resources.
• The potential threat of progress and the dangers of stagnation.
• The importance of unity and cooperation for survival.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Fat Man: Gu Mian shows concern for the fat man's safety, while the fat man seeks protection from Gu Mian.
• Gu Mian and Chu Changge: They decide to stay together due to the current situation, showing mutual trust and understanding.
• Gu Mian, Fat Man, and Chu Changge: They travel together, sharing their observations and concerns about the changes in the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven players are matched for a special real-world instance, including Gu Mian and his teammates, plus four newcomers.
• The instance is a driver's license test, but with a twist: players must pass a written test and drive one of three ominous vehicles (funeral car, bloodstained ambulance, or prisoner transport vehicle) for three laps to complete it.
• The instance is rated six and a half stars out of ten, indicating high difficulty.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian realizes the severity of real-world instances and feels responsible for matching Fatty with such a difficult instance.
• Xiao Qiao, a famous actress, is among the newcomers. She recognizes Gu Mian and Chu Changge but is cut off before she can reveal why.
• Fatty is nervous about the instance's difficulty, muttering the star ratings to himself.

Significant Themes

• The instance's difficulty and the real-world consequences of failure or death.
• The contrast between the ordinary driver's license test and the ominous vehicles in this instance.
• The mystery surrounding Xiao Qiao's recognition of Gu Mian and Chu Changge.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Fatty discuss the instance's difficulty and Gu Mian's feeling of responsibility.
• Xiao Qiao tries to reveal her connection to Gu Mian and Chu Changge but is interrupted by Chu Changge's fake coughing fit.
• Yan Hua Yi Leng, a fan of Xiao Qiao, is excited to meet her but is ignored as she focuses on Gu Mian and Chu Changge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian receives an apology letter from the game after crashing the Vengeful Spirit High School dungeon, along with a Dungeon Exchange Ticket and 100 Game Currency as compensation.
• The next day, Gu Mian and his friends Fatty and Chu Changge try to go grocery shopping but find all major supermarkets closed. They witness price gouging at an open convenience store.
• They realize they don't have enough money to buy food and consider their options.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian shows responsibility and consideration for his friends, planning to keep Fatty captive for his cooking skills.
• Fatty expresses concern about the world's moral decline and the potential struggle for resources.
• Chu Changge is revealed to have little money on him, suggesting he might not be as wealthy as initially thought.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the game on the real world, with supermarkets closing and prices increasing.
• The struggle for resources and the potential for moral decay in difficult times.
• The importance of friendship and mutual support.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian, Fatty, and Chu Changge go grocery shopping together, highlighting their friendship and teamwork.
• Gu Mian and Fatty discuss the state of the world and their lack of money, showing their reliance on each other.
• Gu Mian, Fatty, and Chu Changge witness the owner of a convenience store taking advantage of the situation, illustrating the potential for exploitation in times of crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, Chu Changge, and Fatty set out to find supplies near Lianhua Hospital.
• They discover an abandoned delivery truck from Shunfeng Express, filled with snacks and supplies.
• While returning, they trigger a Special Dungeon, "Hearse Driver Examination Center."
• The Dungeon matches them with four other players, including the celebrity Xiao Qiao.
• The Dungeon's coach explains the rules: a written test and a road test, with evil spirits obstructing their progress.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows initiative in finding supplies and remains calm under pressure.
• Fatty: Initially jokes about their situation but becomes grim when facing the Dungeon's high difficulty.
• Xiao Qiao: Appears dazed and airheaded, as per her real-life persona.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Adaptation: The characters must adapt to the harsh, post-apocalyptic world and find resources to survive.
• Luck and Chance: Gu Mian's luck seems to be a recurring theme, affecting their encounters and outcomes.
• Difficulty and Perseverance: The high difficulty of the Dungeon tests the characters' resolve and perseverance.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian, Chu Changge, and Fatty work together to find supplies and face the Dungeon.
• Yan Hua Yi Leng recognizes Xiao Qiao and seems excited to be with her.
• The characters meet the Dungeon's coach, who explains the rules and challenges they'll face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The players find themselves in a special, rare Dungeon for a Spirit Car driving test.
• The written test is peculiar, with questions about Fierce Ghosts and their behaviors, rather than driving-related questions.
• The test papers are locked inside a circular building with three floors, each floor containing one Fierce Ghost.
• The players decide to explore the first floor to find clues related to their test.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian, the protagonist, takes the lead in exploring the Dungeon and shows calm and strategic thinking.
• Fatty, initially nervous, follows Gu Mian closely.
• Yan Hua Yi Leng, a gaunt young man, seeks protection by joining Gu Mian's group.
• Xiao Qiao, a female celebrity, shows sudden realization about the Dungeon's nature and decides to follow Gu Mian.

Significant Themes

• The test's absurdity and its relation to the Dungeon's challenges.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unexpected situations.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian takes charge and comforts the nervous Fatty.
• Yan Hua Yi Leng and Xiao Qiao join Gu Mian's group, seeking his guidance and protection.
• The players decide to stick together for safety, following Gu Mian's lead.

Key Plot Points

• The group enters a room with a coffin, surrounded by wreaths and couplets.
• Gu Mian suspects the answer to their exam question is inside the coffins, but they need to find the right one.
• They decide to split up and search for clues related to the Fierce Ghosts on their exam papers.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian takes the lead in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Xiao Qiao surprises everyone with her strength when pushing the coffin lid.
• Yan Hua Yi Leng shows fear and hesitation when facing the task.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and communication in problem-solving.
• The contrast between expectations and reality in facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Xiao Qiao work together to push the coffin lid.
• Gu Mian leads the group in discussing their exam clues and splitting up to search.
• Yan Hua Yi Leng expresses fear and reluctance to participate in the task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group quickly finds 19 suspicious mourning halls on the first floor.
• Gu Mian decides to inspect the halls before opening the coffins.
• Chu Changge points out an unusual mourning hall with elegiac couplets from the Xuzhou Public Security Department.
• Gu Mian and the group decide to open the coffin in the suspicious hall, but the lights go out, and a ghostly presence is felt.
• Everyone panics and flees, leaving Gu Mian alone in the dark.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows bravery and calmness in the face of danger, prioritizing evidence collection over fear.
• Fatty: Displays cowardice, screaming and running at the first sign of danger.
• Chu Changge: Demonstrates analytical skills, noticing the unusual elegiac couplets.
• The other players: Show varying levels of cowardice, fleeing the scene in panic.

Significant Themes

• Bravery vs. Cowardice: Gu Mian's calm demeanor contrasts with the others' panic.
• Evidence-based Investigation: Gu Mian prioritizes finding evidence to support their theories.
• The Unusual Death of Ms. Yang: The group suspects that Ms. Yang's death might be connected to the public security department and a prison escape.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Chu Changge: They work together, with Chu Changge providing insights and Gu Mian leading the investigation.
• Gu Mian and the other players: The group dynamic shifts as the others flee, leaving Gu Mian alone to face the situation.
• Gu Mian and Xiao Qiao: Xiao Qiao remains with Gu Mian, though they don't interact much in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian meets Xiao Qiao, who is surprisingly airheaded and decides to stay with him instead of running.
• They find a wanted notice and a letter in a coffin, revealing the identities of the Ma-surnamed and Yang-surnamed Fierce Ghosts.
• Gu Mian and Xiao Qiao decide to move to the second floor to continue searching.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Realizes that celebrities are different in person, shows resourcefulness and calmness under pressure.
• Xiao Qiao: Reveals her airheaded nature but also shows bravery by offering to protect Gu Mian.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected nature of reality compared to personas.
• Bravery and protection, as shown by Xiao Qiao's offer to protect Gu Mian.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Xiao Qiao: They interact cautiously at first, but Xiao Qiao's offer to protect Gu Mian shows a growing bond.
• Fatty and Chu Changge: They hide together, with Chu Changge suspecting that the person with Fatty is not Gu Mian.