Ch. 321The Bitter Fruit Was Ultimately Shared by Everyone
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jack, now a ruggedly handsome military squad leader, returns home after years of absence.
- He finds Ivan, his former friend, living in a dilapidated house with Eva, Jack's ex-wife and Ivan's sister.
- Jack gives Ivan a substantial sum of money, his military earnings, to buy back their family's tailor shop.
- Jack warns Ivan that the tailor business might not be profitable for much longer due to cheaper, mass-produced clothes.
- Jack refuses to interact with Eva, believing she was foolishly deceived by a cult-like group.
Character Developments
- Jack: Now a tough, battle-hardened soldier, he's no longer the refined man he used to be. He's disillusioned with the world and chooses to distance himself from Eva.
- Ivan: Still living in poverty, he's amazed by Jack's transformation and the money he's earned as a soldier.
- Eva: She's remorseful for her past actions but is ignored by Jack, who blames her for being foolish and easily deceived.
Significant Themes
- Foolishness and Exploitation: Jack believes that foolish people like Eva are easily exploited by cult-like groups, leading to societal harm.
- Inaction of the Nobles: Jack implies that the government's inaction allows these groups to thrive, harming everyone in the end.
Character Interactions
- Jack and Ivan reunite, with Jack offering Ivan money and advice about the tailor shop's future.
- Jack ignores Eva, refusing to acknowledge her remorse, showing his disillusionment with her past actions.