Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points

• Gu Mian discovers that Coach Che, an NPC, is aware of the game's mechanics and tries to warn Gu Mian to leave the dungeon quickly.
• Li Yibai is found dead after jumping from an unfinished building, with rumors suggesting Lin Qi's corpse was also found there.
• Guo Jimei, Coco, and Pan Yue return to the classroom, revealing Li Yibai's death and discussing the current ghost and civilian situation.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows curiosity and intelligence in uncovering secrets within the game.
• Coach Che: Reveals knowledge of the game's mechanics and tries to help Gu Mian.
• Li Yibai: Dies under mysterious circumstances, possibly pushed by the ghost.
• Guo Jimei: Becomes more assertive and strategic, trying to outmaneuver the ghosts.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception among players.
• The game's mechanics and the role of NPCs.
• The consequences of the players' actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Coach Che: Gu Mian questions Coach Che about the game, leading to Coach Che's warning.
• Guo Jimei, Coco, Pan Yue, Chu Changge, and Yuan Qinghua: They discuss Li Yibai's death and strategize to vote out the ghosts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guo Jimei reveals a 'Book of Prophecy' that identifies Yuan Qinghua as a ghost.
• Guo Jimei suspects Chu Changge of being a ghost and plans to use the book on him, but Coco intervenes.
• Guo Jimei questions Chu Changge about his suspicious behavior during Yue Nu's death.
• Guo Jimei connects the dots between the deaths and votes, suspecting a mastermind behind the scenes.
• The third night begins, and Gu Mian finds himself in a construction site.
• Pan Yue encounters Xu Xingcheng, who reveals he played the game in Zhang Pingfan's place and has been experiencing strange events.

Character Developments

• Guo Jimei becomes more assertive and analytical, leading the group's investigation.
• Chu Changge maintains his calm demeanor but is put on the defensive regarding his suspicious actions.
• Pan Yue shows concern for her friends' safety and becomes more involved in the investigation.
• Xu Xingcheng reveals his secret and expresses fear and confusion about his experiences.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion among the group members.
• The manipulation of events by an unknown entity.
• The struggle for survival and the desire to escape the deadly game.

Character Interactions

• Guo Jimei and Coco work together to question Chu Changge.
• Pan Yue and Xu Xingcheng share information and express their fears.
• Gu Mian observes the interactions and ponders his own situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Pingfan, initially thought to be a player, is revealed not to have voted, leading to a misunderstanding about the number of votes cast.
• Pan Yue and Xu Xingcheng search for Guo Jimei and others but find no one.
• They encounter Yuan Qinghua, who kills Xu Xingcheng and Pan Yue, and then dies herself due to the game's rules.
• Gu Mian finds Yuan Qinghua's corpse and reflects on his past actions.
• Guo Jimei and Coco find the corpses and Gu Mian at the construction site.

Character Developments

• Pan Yue: Becomes more cautious and strategic after learning about Yuan Qinghua's true nature.
• Yuan Qinghua: Revealed to be the ghost, killing two players before dying herself.
• Guo Jimei: Shows concern for the situation and questions Yuan Qinghua's actions.
• Gu Mian: Reflects on his past actions, possibly hinting at a connection to Yuan Qinghua.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstanding and Truth: The initial misunderstanding about Zhang Pingfan's involvement leads to revelations about the game's mechanics and the true identity of the ghost.
• Survival and Strategy: Players must adapt their strategies based on new information to increase their chances of survival.
• Consequences of Actions: Yuan Qinghua's actions lead to her own demise, highlighting the severe consequences of breaking the game's rules.

Character Interactions

• Pan Yue and Xu Xingcheng: Work together to find other players but are ultimately separated and killed by Yuan Qinghua.
• Guo Jimei and Coco: Stick together throughout the chapter, with Guo Jimei questioning Coco's navigational skills.
• Gu Mian and Yuan Qinghua: Gu Mian finds Yuan Qinghua's corpse and reflects on their possible connection, although no concrete details are revealed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with three corpses (Yuan Qinghua, Pan Yue, and Zhang Pingfan) and three survivors (Guo Jimei, Coco, and Gu Mian) gathered together.
• Guo Jimei discovers that Zhang Pingfan was also killed, leaving only four survivors, including Beautiful Chu.
• Guo Jimei decides to vote for Beautiful Chu using her Right of Decision to end the game.
• Coco finds a video on a mobile phone showing Beautiful Chu killing Zhang Pingfan, contradicting the Prophecy Book's claim that Beautiful Chu is not a ghost.
• Coco is attacked and killed by Beautiful Chu, who then approaches Guo Jimei.
• Guo Jimei votes for Beautiful Chu, eliminating him. However, the game's voice announces that two players were killed, two committed suicide, one died for violating regulations, and one was voted out, contradicting the earlier understanding of the deaths.
• The game announces the start of the fourth round with two players remaining: one civilian and one ghost.

Character Developments

• Guo Jimei: Initially determined to end the game, she becomes confused and terrified upon learning that Beautiful Chu is a ghost and kills Coco. She votes for Beautiful Chu but is shocked by the game's announcement of the deaths.
• Coco: She discovers the video incriminating Beautiful Chu and is subsequently killed by him.
• Beautiful Chu: Revealed to be a ghost, he kills Coco and approaches Guo Jimei before being eliminated.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Guo Jimei's trust in the Prophecy Book's information leads her to believe Beautiful Chu is not a ghost, only to be betrayed by this trust.
• The game's rules and manipulations: The game's announcements and the true nature of the deaths challenge the players' understanding of the rules and their own perceptions.

Character Interactions

• Guo Jimei and Coco: They work together to try and end the game but are ultimately betrayed by Beautiful Chu.
• Guo Jimei and Beautiful Chu: Guo Jimei's fear and confusion lead her to vote for Beautiful Chu, ending his presence in the game but not the game itself.
• Gu Mian and Guo Jimei: Gu Mian's apology to Guo Jimei hints at his involvement in the game's manipulations and his true identity as the remaining ghost.

Key Plot Points

• Gu Mian and Chu Changge exit the dungeon to find Fatty waiting, who reveals that the dungeon is temporarily closed due to "actors" exploiting loopholes.
• Gu Mian explains how Chu Changge, Coco, Yuan Qinghua, and 007 worked together to manipulate events and votes to achieve victory.
• It's revealed that Coco wants to make a personal request of Gu Mian.

Character Developments

• Fatty shows concern for Gu Mian's safety but also reveals his cowardice by falling asleep while waiting.
• Chu Changge demonstrates his strategic mind and willingness to make deals with others to achieve his goals.
• Coco's sacrifice for Gu Mian is hinted at, showing her determination and loyalty.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and strategy in games.
• Sacrifice and loyalty among players.
• The dungeon's targeting of Gu Mian.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Chu Changge work together to understand the events of the dungeon.
• Fatty's concern for Gu Mian is shown, despite his cowardice.
• Coco's request for Gu Mian is hinted at, showing a potential bond between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian and Fatty discuss their survival strategies in the "Close Your Eyes When It's Dark" Dungeon.
• Yue Nu receives a Dungeon revamp announcement, hinting at a traitor among the players.
• Gu Mian obtains a Special Item, [Ghost Card], which allows the holder to move freely at night.
• Gu Mian remembers Coach Che's warning to leave the Dungeon quickly and his past as a dating show camera operator.
• Fatty goes out to buy Roujiamo (braised pork sandwiches) for Gu Mian.
• Gu Mian and Fatty plan to leave the city via the least densely populated route to avoid the infectious disease.
• They encounter 007 on Qingming Festival, who plans to visit her parents.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows strategic thinking and concern for Fatty's safety in the next Dungeon. He also expresses a desire to interrogate NPCs for information.
• Fatty: Demonstrates loyalty and willingness to protect Gu Mian. He also shows resourcefulness in finding food during the pandemic.
• Yue Nu: Realizes there might be a traitor among the players and is determined to find out who it is.

Significant Themes

• Survival and strategy in the face of danger (both in the Dungeon and the real world).
• Trust and betrayal among players.
• The impact of the pandemic on daily life and travel plans.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Fatty: Their bond strengthens as they discuss strategies and share a meal. Fatty shows concern for Gu Mian's well-being.
• Gu Mian and Yue Nu: Though not directly interacting, Yue Nu's actions and thoughts are influenced by Gu Mian's survival in the Dungeon.
• Gu Mian and 007: Their encounter is brief but significant, as it marks the start of their journey together and highlights the changes in society due to the pandemic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, Chu Changge, Fatty, and 007 reunite on Qingming Festival night.
• They discover two buildings eerily similar to those in the 'Close Your Eyes When It's Dark' Dungeon.
• Gu Mian and the others suspect these buildings might be connected to the Dungeons they've experienced.
• They decide to investigate a nearby school, which 007 warns is densely populated and infected.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows leadership and curiosity, driving the group to explore the school.
• 007: Reveals she's been to the buildings and expresses concern about the school's infection.
• Fatty: Remembers his death in the Dungeon and feels uneasy but follows the group.

Significant Themes

• Reality vs. Fiction: The group explores the connection between the Dungeons and the real world.
• Curiosity and Dangers: The group's curiosity drives them to investigate, despite potential risks.
• Trust and Tension: The group works together, but tension arises from the unknown and potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and 007 share a brief, tense exchange, but Gu Mian invites her to join their investigation.
• Fatty and 007 have a awkward interaction when Fatty suggests buying paper money, which 007 misinterprets.
• The group discusses their theories and decides to explore the school together.

Key Plot Points

• The group visits Wensong Academy, finding it eerily similar to the Dungeon.
• They discover an old photograph in a basement classroom, featuring Yuan Qinghua and twelve others, with the same date as in the Dungeon.
• They find Yuan Qinghua's file in the office, confirming she died in 2013.
• A teacher finds them in the office and reveals he knew Yuan Qinghua, mentioning another person, Wang Yushu.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows leadership and curiosity, driving the group's investigation.
• Fatty: Remains loyal to Gu Mian, eager to learn more about the Dungeon.
• 007: Reveals her envy of Gu Mian's support system and her fear of the time 3 AM, when she was voted out.
• Xiao Hong: Remains silent and distant, keeping her face away from 007.
• Chu Changge: Keeps silent but agrees with Gu Mian's plans.

Significant Themes

• The overlap between the Dungeon and reality.
• The possibility of ghosts from the real world entering Dungeons.
• The mystery surrounding Yuan Qinghua and Wang Yushu.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and Fatty: Fatty looks up to Gu Mian and follows his lead.
• Gu Mian and 007: They share their experiences and fears related to the Dungeon.
• Gu Mian and the teacher: They lie about being parents looking for their children to avoid suspicion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers that the dungeon's buildings and NPCs mirror the real world, but only Yuan Qinghua and Wang Yushu are confirmed to have existed.
• They meet a teacher who warns them to leave, hinting that the people they're looking for are gone.
• Gu Mian decides to visit Wang Yushu's home address and offers to drive 007 home to Yingchuan.
• They stumble upon the Central Library, and Gu Mian suggests purifying their souls by finding Wang Yushu's book.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian shows empathy and kindness by offering to drive 007 home.
• 007 reveals her exhaustion from traveling and her desire to see her parents.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between the real world and the dungeon.
• The importance of human connections and empathy, as shown by Gu Mian's offer to help 007.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and 007 bond over their shared goal of finding Wang Yushu's book and helping each other.
• Fatty shows loyalty and support to Gu Mian, following his lead without question.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team is triggered into a special dungeon called "Angel Redemption" where the death protection mechanism is disabled.
• Gu Mian is the first to enter the dungeon, followed by Chu Changge, Fatty, and 007 in the second batch.
• Gu Mian finds himself in a dark, windowless room with only a computer to play a horror game, which he believes is the key to exiting the dungeon.
• Fatty is in an old bookstore, where he meets a strange woman returning a book.
• Chu Changge and 007's locations are not revealed.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian remains calm and collected even in the face of real death, showing his acceptance of the game's rules.
• Fatty is terrified by the possibility of real death, showing his vulnerability.
• 007 is shocked but maintains a level of composure, showing her adaptability.
• Chu Changge remains enigmatic, providing insightful observations but not much emotion.

Significant Themes

• Death and Mortality: The disabled death protection mechanism brings the reality of death into the game, heightening the stakes and tension.
• Isolation: Each team member is separated and placed in different environments, emphasizing their isolation and vulnerability.
• Adaptation: Each character must adapt to their new situation, with Gu Mian accepting his and Fatty struggling with his.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian, Fatty, and 007 exchange information and speculations about the special dungeon before they are separated.
• Fatty and 007 look to Chu Changge for guidance after Gu Mian's disappearance.
• Fatty and the strange woman interact, but the outcome is not revealed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, the protagonist, explores an abandoned medieval-style village in a horror game.
• Fatty, another player, is trapped in a bookstore, unable to leave, and encounters a ghostly woman who repeatedly says, "I'm here to return a book."
• Fatty contacts Chu Changge and 007, discovering they're also trapped in similar situations.
• Gu Mian encounters a monster in the game after dark.
• 007 reveals that Special Items can't be used because the Dungeon range is less than one hundred meters.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian shows curiosity and caution while exploring the game's environment.
• Fatty demonstrates anxiety and resourcefulness in trying to escape his situation and communicate with others.
• Chu Changge and 007 are revealed to be in similar predicaments, showing unity among the players.

Significant Themes

• Trapped and Helpless: All characters are trapped in their respective environments, feeling helpless and anxious.
• Communication and Unity: Despite being separated, the characters manage to communicate, showing a desire to work together.
• The Unknown: The mysterious woman and the monster in the game represent the unknown and the eerie, adding to the horror theme.

Character Interactions

• Fatty communicates with Chu Changge and 007, sharing their situations and trying to find a solution together.
• Gu Mian, though not directly interacting with other players, shares his thoughts and observations with the reader, creating a sense of camaraderie.
• The ghostly woman's interactions with Fatty are eerie and unsettling, adding tension to the story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The dungeon's range is discovered to be less than a hundred meters, confined to the rooms the three are in.
• The environment is described as a desolate, long-abandoned village with electricity in their specific locations.
• A mysterious woman has been repeatedly visiting them, leaving identical black-covered books that can't be opened.
• Fatty and 007 discuss the possibility of being in a video game, with Chu Changge confirming this theory.
• Fatty realizes that they might not be players but 'save points' in the game, as the woman's repeated actions mimic game mechanics.

Character Developments

• Fatty shows increased analytical and deductive skills, piecing together clues and theories about their situation.
• 007 demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness by suggesting they search for clues in their rooms.
• Chu Changge exhibits keen observation and understanding of game mechanics, hinting at his gaming expertise.

Significant Themes

• Trapped Reality vs. Virtual Reality: The characters grapple with the possibility of being trapped in a video game, blurring the line between reality and virtual reality.
• Repetition and Time: The mysterious woman's repetitive actions and the lack of time reversal suggest a loop or glitch in the game's mechanics.
• Powerlessness and Control: The characters feel powerless and out of control, as they are unable to leave their rooms or open the books, and are potentially just 'save points' in a game.

Character Interactions

• Fatty and 007 communicate via walkie-talkie, sharing information and theories about their situation.
• Fatty and Chu Changge discuss their findings over the phone, with Chu Changge providing crucial insights about the game.
• The mysterious woman's repeated visits and actions serve as a connecting point between the characters, hinting at a shared fate or purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fatty realizes that Gu Mian is the one playing the game and that the three of them are save points.
• Gu Mian, in the game, discovers that save points can be destroyed using a lighter, freeing up save slots.
• Gu Mian explores the game map, finds a monster, and encounters difficulty in saving at certain points.
• Gu Mian saves at the problematic save point near the residential area, and it saves easily this time.

Character Developments

• Fatty: Realizes Gu Mian's role in the game and understands the danger they're in.
• Gu Mian: Discovers the unique nature of save points and their destruction mechanic, starts to suspect the save points might be his missing teammates.
• Chu Changge: Realizes the danger comes from Gu Mian, but doesn't elaborate on why.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of reality and game, with characters being save points in a game.
• The struggle of communication and understanding between players and their in-game counterparts.

Character Interactions

• Fatty and Chu Changge: Fatty tries to communicate with Chu Changge but gets no response, causing him to panic.
• Gu Mian and Save Points: Gu Mian interacts with save points, trying to understand their behavior.
• 007 and Gu Mian's Character: 007 sees Gu Mian's character but can't communicate with her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fatty encounters the gaunt woman (Doctor) at his door, who tries to return a book, but doesn't respond to Fatty's attempts to communicate.
• Gu Mian, controlling the Doctor, interacts with Fatty, using a lighter to signal something before leaving.
• Gu Mian later encounters a creepy figure inviting him in through text, which he declines.

Character Developments

• Fatty: Realizes the Doctor might know something and tries to communicate with her.
• Gu Mian: Shows concern for the game's harsh rules and the potential danger to the save points. He also demonstrates caution when dealing with the creepy figure.
• Doctor (Save Point): Remains unresponsive but shows a subtle reaction by pulling her hand back when Fatty tries to take the book.

Significant Themes

• Communication and Understanding: Fatty's attempts to communicate with the Doctor highlight the theme of understanding and connection.
• Danger and Caution: The game's harsh rules and the creepy figure emphasize the theme of danger and the need for caution.

Character Interactions

• Fatty and the Doctor: Fatty tries to interact with the Doctor, but she remains unresponsive, creating a sense of mystery and longing for connection.
• Gu Mian and the Creepy Figure: Gu Mian shows caution and wariness when dealing with the creepy figure, highlighting his survival instincts and awareness of danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, controlling the character of Saintess, sets fire to a house in the game, but no one escapes.
• He meets a woman named Little Bird, who asks about the fire.
• Fatty discovers a character setting in the game's manual, "Saintess," which seems similar to Gu Mian's character.
• Chu Changge receives a call from 007 about a diary found in the game's files, detailing the Saintess's tragic past and her eventual kidnapping and rescue.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian, as Saintess, is portrayed as kind and innocent, despite her character's tragic past.
• Little Bird is introduced as curious and concerned about the fire.
• Fatty shows dedication to his work, promptly informing Chu Changge about the Saintess character setting.
• Chu Changge demonstrates his analytical skills, suspecting the Saintess character is more complex than she seems.
• The Saintess, as per her character setting, remains kind and innocent despite her misfortunes.
• The girl next door in the diary shows affection and concern for the Saintess, but they are later caught and she is punished.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and innocence in the face of adversity (Saintess's character).
• The consequences of actions (Gu Mian starting the fire).
• The power of forgiveness and mercy (Saintess's villagers).
• The impact of past traumas on present actions (Saintess's past influencing her future).

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian (as Saintess) and Little Bird have a brief interaction, with Little Bird questioning Gu Mian about the fire.
• Fatty and Chu Changge discuss the Saintess character setting over the phone.
• The Saintess and the girl next door in the diary have a close relationship, but it ends tragically.

Key Plot Points and Events

• 007 and Chu Changge discuss Gu Mian's diary, which might help him in the game.
• Gu Mian is at a fire scene and follows Little Bird (Xiao Niao) to her underground dwelling.
• They encounter a monster with shackles, and Gu Mian jumps into a well to escape.
• Gu Mian sees scratch marks on the well wall and enters a dark passage leading to an underground village.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Starts exploring the game's world, facing danger and discovering secrets.
• Little Bird (Xiao Niao): Reveals she's been living underground with other villagers, avoiding the surface due to an unknown incident.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The villagers' struggle to survive underground without food.
• Despair: The Saintess character's despair, leading to their initial suicide attempt.
• Exploration: Gu Mian's discovery of the game's world and its secrets.

Character Interactions

• 007 and Chu Changge: Discuss Gu Mian's diary and the game's mechanics.
• Gu Mian and Little Bird (Xiao Niao): Gu Mian follows Little Bird to her underground home, learning about the villagers' lifestyle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• 007 wakes up in the dungeon after falling asleep, missing a call from Fatty.
• Fatty informs her that the doctor hasn't been to see him or Chu Changge recently.
• 007 realizes that the last save for Gu Mian was at her place.
• Gu Mian, controlled by 007, explores an underground structure and encounters a village chief planning to capture and kill him.

Character Developments

• 007 shows concern for Gu Mian's safety and the strange occurrences in the game.
• Gu Mian, as the controlled character, demonstrates curiosity and courage in exploring the unknown.

Significant Themes

• The theme of trust and deception, as characters hide information from each other.
• The exploration of the unknown and the consequences of curiosity.

Character Interactions

• 007 interacts with Fatty over the phone, discussing the recent events and the doctor's whereabouts.
• Gu Mian interacts with Little Bird, the village chief, and other villagers through text and choices, gathering information and making decisions.

Key Plot Points

• Gu Mian, a unique player, explores the game world while avoiding being devoured by the villagers.
• He discovers a butcher in a hidden room, who chases and attacks him.
• Gu Mian fights back using a chair leg and a kerosene lamp, but the butcher is not easily defeated.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian shows resilience and resourcefulness in facing danger.
• The butcher is introduced as a formidable and terrifying opponent.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation in a hostile environment.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian encounters the butcher for the first time, leading to a violent confrontation.
• Gu Mian's interaction with Little Bird earlier in the chapter sets up his exploration and eventual encounter with the butcher.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, controlling a character in an escape game, stabs the butcher to death.
• He finds a key, a lighter, and a diary on the butcher's corpse.
• The diary hints at multiple "Saintesses" bringing new items and possibly food.
• Gu Mian discovers Special Items, seemingly left by previous players, in a pile of clothes near a stove.
• He speculates that "Saintesses" resurrect at save points and kill the player there upon respawn.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian demonstrates strategic thinking and deduction skills, piecing together clues from the diary and Special Items.
• He shows resilience, continuing to explore despite his character's low health.

Significant Themes

• Death and resurrection, both in-game and potentially in real life.
• The blurring of lines between the game and reality.
• The consequences of one's actions in a game, which may have real-life repercussions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian interacts with the game environment, discovering items and drawing conclusions based on his findings.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but the existence of "Saintesses" and other players is implied.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Mian, the player, faces an extreme challenge: clearing the game without dying, as any character death will waste a save point.
• Gu Mian discovers he can't use Special Items with his current character.
• Chu Changge, another player, waits for Gu Mian but receives a call from Fatty, revealing Gu Mian was last seen with a woman and has since disappeared.
• Chu Changge hints to Fatty about a potential threat to their saves, which could lead to a game over.

Character Developments

• Gu Mian: Shows determination to clear the game without dying to protect the save points. He's resourceful and strategic, using a key to access the village chief's room.
• Chu Changge: Displayed cunning and manipulation, trying to influence Fatty's actions. He's aware of the game's rules and potential threats.
• Fatty: Shows loyalty to Gu Mian but also expresses concern for his own survival. He's willing to question Chu Changge's actions.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance: Characters must survive to clear the game, highlighting their resilience and determination.
• Trust and manipulation: Characters must decide whom to trust, and manipulation is used to gain an advantage.
• Consequences of actions: Characters' actions have real consequences, emphasizing the high stakes involved.

Character Interactions

• Gu Mian and the Saintess: Their interaction is implied but not shown directly. The Saintess's unexpected behavior hints at a potential confrontation with Gu Mian.
• Chu Changge and Fatty: Their conversation reveals Chu Changge's manipulative nature and Fatty's loyalty to Gu Mian, despite his concerns.
• Gu Mian and Chu Changge: Their dynamic is tense, with Chu Changge potentially plotting against Gu Mian, while Gu Mian remains focused on his goal.