Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng visits the nurse, Zhao Ru, in her workplace.
• He discovers that Zhao Ru is an intern nurse, worried about her job performance.
• They bond over conversation, and Jiang Cheng predicts Zhao Ru's future romance.
• Jiang Cheng accompanies Zhao Ru to the 9th floor to give a patient an injection.
• They discover an old, unused corridor on the 6th floor.
• On the 9th floor, they find a single, gloomy room (906) with an elderly woman patient.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng shows a friendly and approachable side, putting Zhao Ru at ease.
• Zhao Ru reveals her insecurities about her job and shows concern for her patients.
• Jiang Cheng demonstrates his ability to read palms and predict horoscopes.

Significant Themes

• The theme of first impressions and how they can change (Zhao Ru's initial impression of Jiang Cheng).
• The theme of job insecurity and the importance of performance (Zhao Ru's worry about her internship).
• The theme of curiosity and exploration (Jiang Cheng's interest in the hospital's layout and the unused corridor).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Zhao Ru: They start with a formal, awkward interaction but quickly warm up to each other, bonding over conversation and shared experiences.
• Zhao Ru and the elderly woman patient: Zhao Ru shows professionalism and concern for her patient's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng and Zhao Ru visit a mysterious woman on the sixth floor of the hospital, who seems to be in a vegetative state.
• The woman has been there for at least 10 years, with no known family or regular visitors.
• Jiang Cheng notices peculiar details about the woman's condition and the room's setup.
• He learns that the woman used to be a nurse at the hospital and that her injections started recently, about a month ago.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng shows empathy and kindness towards the woman, earning Zhao Ru's favor.
• Jiang Cheng's curiosity and investigative skills are piqued by the woman's situation and its connection to the hospital's sealed-off rooms and recent haunting reports.

Significant Themes

• The theme of kindness and empathy is highlighted through Jiang Cheng's actions towards the woman.
• The theme of mystery and intrigue is emphasized as Jiang Cheng uncovers more about the woman's past and her connection to the hospital.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Zhao Ru interact as they visit the woman, with Zhao Ru sharing information about the woman's history and Jiang Cheng showing compassion and curiosity.
• Jiang Cheng's kindness towards the woman influences Zhao Ru's opinion of him, leading her to take a different route back to show him the hospital's orderlies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng and Zhao Ru discover that a patient, a woman in room 906, keeps falling out of bed and having seizures.
• They learn that the orderlies, including Wu Gang, are responsible for changing the patient's clothes and have been struggling with her unpredictable behavior.
• Jiang Cheng finds out that Director Qi is involved with the hospital's affairs, including the arrangement of rooms for patients.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: He shows his ability to charm people, gaining Zhao Ru's trust and affection, while also demonstrating his investigative skills by subtly gathering information.
• Zhao Ru: She shows kindness and willingness to help, but also reveals her fear of Director Qi's influence.
• Wu Gang: He appears helpful but also expresses frustration with the patient's unpredictable behavior.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: Jiang Cheng gains Zhao Ru's trust through deceit, while Zhao Ru is cautious about speaking ill of Director Qi due to her fear of his power.
• Power Dynamics: The orderlies, despite their responsibilities, seem to have little power or control over the situation with the patient, highlighting the power imbalance between them and the hospital administration.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Zhao Ru: They interact warmly, with Jiang Cheng successfully gaining Zhao Ru's affection and trust.
• Jiang Cheng and Wang Changguo: There's tension between them as Wang Changguo grows impatient with Jiang Cheng's methods, leading to an interruption of Jiang Cheng's conversation with Zhao Ru.
• Lin Wan'er and others: They observe Jiang Cheng's interaction with Zhao Ru, with Lin Wan'er showing no sign of displeasure, while Wang Changguo expresses his dissatisfaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Ru's lunchbox is taken by Jiang Cheng, leading to an awkward situation.
• Jiang Cheng leads the group to the sixth floor, where they find an abandoned corridor with unmarked rooms.
• Jiang Cheng returns to room 604 and shares his findings about the paralyzed woman in room 906 and Director Qi's unusual behavior.
• Jiang Cheng and Du Feng conduct an experiment in the corridor to understand the ghost's shadow.

Character Developments

• Zhao Ru shows concern for her cooking skills and the impression she might leave on Jiang Cheng.
• Jiang Cheng demonstrates curiosity and initiative in investigating the hospital's secrets.
• Du Feng shows fear and unease in the dark corridor but follows Jiang Cheng's lead.
• Lin Wan'er and Wei Wei display analytical skills and contribute to understanding the ghost's shadow.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the unknown and the mysterious continues as the group explores the abandoned sixth floor.
• The theme of trust and teamwork is evident as Jiang Cheng involves Du Feng in his experiment.
• The theme of fear and courage is explored as characters face their fears in the dark corridor.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Ru and Jiang Cheng have an awkward interaction due to the lunchbox incident.
• Jiang Cheng and Du Feng work together to understand the ghost's shadow, with Jiang Cheng taking the lead and Du Feng reluctantly following.
• Lin Wan'er and Wei Wei interact with Jiang Cheng and Du Feng from inside the room, providing analysis and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng realizes the 'ghost' from the previous night was a human: the woman from room 906, crawling due to muscle atrophy.
• The group discovers that 10 years ago, a man fell to his death from the 6th floor after allegedly killing someone, and the hospital remained tight-lipped about it.
• They decide to investigate the truth behind this incident and the identity of the 'ghost'.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng demonstrates his analytical skills and deductive reasoning, piecing together the events of the previous night.
• Du Feng shows fear and unease around Jiang Cheng after witnessing his actions.
• Zhao Ru is seen tidying up her desk, revealing a personal touch with a bouquet of lilies, indicating she might have feelings for Jiang Cheng.

Significant Themes

• Investigation and Truth-Seeking: The group's determination to uncover the truth behind the hospital's events.
• Fear and Suspicion: The pervading atmosphere of fear and mistrust among the characters.
• Human Nature: The exploration of human actions and motivations, both good and evil.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng shares his deductions with the group, fostering a sense of teamwork and mutual respect.
• Huai Yi and Cao Yang return from their investigation, sharing their findings and collaborating with Jiang Cheng's group.
• Jiang Cheng interacts with Zhao Ru, showing kindness and consideration, which she reciprocates with gratitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng and Zhao Ru have lunch together, with Jiang Cheng expressing his enjoyment of her cooking.
• Zhao Ru shares an unusual experience she had while working at the hospital, involving a patient in room 906.
• She recounts an incident where, during a power outage, the patient seemed to move and speak, saying "It's back!"

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: Shows a genuine interest in Zhao Ru's cooking and demonstrates patience and understanding while listening to her story.
• Zhao Ru: Becomes more comfortable around Jiang Cheng, opening up about her strange experience at the hospital.

Significant Themes

• Trust and intimacy: Zhao Ru's willingness to share her unusual experience indicates growing trust in Jiang Cheng.
• The supernatural: The story hints at something otherworldly or unexplained, adding an element of mystery.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Zhao Ru: Their interaction deepens, with Zhao Ru leaning on Jiang Cheng for comfort after recalling her frightening experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Ru recounts fainting and waking up in a hospital bed, cared for by Director Qi.
• Jiang Cheng learns that Director Qi prepares Zhao Ru's medicine, which she picks up from the pharmacy.
• Zhao Ru reveals her suspicion about the woman in room 906 and her relationship with Director Qi.
• Jiang Cheng pieces together a possible sequence of events: a former nurse went mad, Director Qi was involved, the nurse recently woke up, and Director Qi has been sedating her.
• Jiang Cheng guesses that the nurse might know something about the ghost and that the ghost was present in room 906 when Zhao Ru heard the woman speak.
• Jiang Cheng inquires about the sixth floor's abandoned corridor and learns about the Ghost Festival incident from Zhao Ru.

Character Developments

• Zhao Ru: Becomes more open with Jiang Cheng, sharing her suspicions and experiences. She's cautious and concerned for Jiang Cheng's well-being.
• Jiang Cheng: Shows analytical skills, piecing together events and guessing the truth behind the nurse and the ghost. He's protective of Zhao Ru and considers the potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Zhao Ru's trust in Director Qi wavers as she shares her doubts with Jiang Cheng. Jiang Cheng, in turn, keeps his speculations to himself, not wanting to alarm Zhao Ru.
• Fear and curiosity: Both characters display a mix of fear and curiosity about the ghost and the abandoned corridor on the sixth floor.
• Guessing and piecing together information: The chapter's title, "Guesswork," reflects the characters' attempts to understand the truth behind the events.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Ru and Jiang Cheng: They grow closer, sharing their experiences and suspicions. Zhao Ru shows concern for Jiang Cheng's safety, and Jiang Cheng considers protecting Zhao Ru from potential dangers.
• Zhao Ru and Director Qi: Their relationship is strained due to Zhao Ru's doubts about Director Qi's actions and the woman in room 906.
• Zhao Ru and the former head nurse: The head nurse's warning about the sixth floor adds to Zhao Ru's caution and contributes to the overall atmosphere of mystery and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng interacts with Zhao Ru, who provides him with information about Director Qi.
• A man in an old-fashioned plaid suit and red tie, likely a contractor, causes a scene at the nurses' station.
• Jiang Cheng and the others plan to get an old man, who might know about the events ten years ago, drunk to extract information.
• Huai Yi decides to search for the hospital's archive room instead of joining the others.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng shows his strategic thinking and leadership in planning to get the old man drunk.
• Zhao Ru is portrayed as helpful and naive, but Jiang Cheng suspects she might be more than she seems.
• Huai Yi demonstrates his resourcefulness and initiative in deciding to search for the archive room.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: Jiang Cheng suspects Zhao Ru might be hiding something, while Huai Yi's true intentions remain unclear.
• Information Gathering: Both Jiang Cheng and Huai Yi are actively seeking information to advance their goals.
• Manipulation: Jiang Cheng uses his charm and strategic thinking to manipulate others, while the contractor uses his wealth and influence to demand service.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Zhao Ru: They share a moment of connection, but Jiang Cheng remains suspicious of her motives.
• Jiang Cheng and Huai Yi: They show mutual respect and understanding, with Huai Yi entrusting Jiang Cheng with the task of getting the old man drunk.
• Jiang Cheng and the others: Jiang Cheng takes the lead in planning the interaction with the old man, while the others follow his instructions. Lin Wan'er shows particular interest in Jiang Cheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng and Cao Yang visit an old man, Zheng Xiazi, to gather information about their apartment building's past.
• Zheng Xiazi reveals that 18 years ago, the 6th floor housed a Psychiatry Department, and a murder-suicide occurred in ward 624.

Character Developments

• Zheng Xiazi: Initially portrayed as a stubborn and tight-lipped old man, he opens up after drinking, revealing a more emotional and talkative side.
• Jiang Cheng: Demonstrates patience and observational skills, subtly manipulating Zheng Xiazi to reveal information.
• Cao Yang: Initially eager to ask questions, he shows restraint when signaled by Jiang Cheng.

Significant Themes

• The past's influence on the present: The sealed-off corridor on the 6th floor holds a dark history that still affects the building and its residents.
• The power of alcohol: Zheng Xiazi's inhibitions are lowered after drinking, leading him to reveal information he might otherwise have kept secret.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Zheng Xiazi: Jiang Cheng uses flattery and alcohol to build a rapport with Zheng Xiazi, eventually coaxing him into sharing the building's dark history.
• Jiang Cheng and Cao Yang: They work together to gather information, with Jiang Cheng taking the lead and Cao Yang supporting him by keeping Zheng Xiazi's glass filled.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Xiazi reveals that a woman, previously thought to be mentally ill, was actually framed and imprisoned in the hospital.
• The woman was later killed by her husband, who then committed suicide.
• The hospital imposed a gag order to hide the scandal.
• Zheng Xiazi hints at a supernatural element involving a nurse who went insane after being trapped in an elevator.

Character Developments

• Zheng Xiazi: Initially portrayed as a gossipy nurse, he shows empathy for the wronged woman and becomes more serious when discussing the supernatural.
• Jiang Cheng: Remains calm and composed throughout the conversation, showing curiosity and an open mind about the supernatural.
• Cao Yang: Becomes increasingly uncomfortable and scared as Zheng Xiazi's stories progress.

Significant Themes

• Karma and justice: Zheng Xiazi believes in karma, suggesting that the woman's husband and the hospital received their just desserts.
• Supernatural elements: The story hints at a ghostly presence, challenging rational explanations.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Xiazi and Jiang Cheng: Zheng Xiazi shares his knowledge with Jiang Cheng, who listens attentively and asks insightful questions.
• Zheng Xiazi and Cao Yang: Zheng Xiazi's demeanor changes when discussing the supernatural, making Cao Yang increasingly uncomfortable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A vengeful female ghost returns to the hospital where she was wronged.
• Strange occurrences begin happening at the hospital, particularly on the 6th floor where the ghost was once kept.
• The hospital tries to appease the ghost by giving each employee a pillow with a sachet inside.
• Jiang Cheng and Cao Yang investigate the hospital's past, learning about the ghost and the strange events.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng shows interest in the supernatural and determination to uncover the truth.
• Cao Yang demonstrates caution and strategic thinking by checking the other room.
• Old Zheng reveals his knowledge of the hospital's past and the ghost, but his memory is hazy due to time and alcohol.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and the consequences of past actions.
• The supernatural and its interaction with the human world.
• The passage of time and its effect on memory and truth.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Cao Yang work together to gather information, showing trust and understanding.
• Old Zheng shares his knowledge with Jiang Cheng and Cao Yang, but his memory is unreliable due to alcohol and time.
• The hospital's staff, including Director Qi, are portrayed as untrustworthy due to their past actions and attempts to cover them up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Yang explores a dark, damp storage room in the hospital, discovering a locked wooden cabinet.
• Inside the cabinet, he finds a corpse with a twisted face and wide-open eyes, belonging to the real Zheng Xiazi.
• Jiang Cheng realizes that the Zheng Xiazi he's drinking with is a ghost in disguise, as the real one is dead next door.

Character Developments

• Cao Yang: Shows courage and curiosity, investigating the storage room despite the eerie atmosphere.
• Jiang Cheng: Demonstrates quick thinking and calmness under pressure, realizing the ghost's true identity and planning an escape.
• Zheng Xiazi (Ghost): Reveals cunning and patience, waiting for an opportune moment to attack Jiang Cheng.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: The ghost masquerades as Zheng Xiazi, highlighting the theme of deception and the danger of assuming things are as they seem.
• Trust and Betrayal: Cao Yang's discovery of the corpse and Jiang Cheng's realization of the ghost's true identity betray their initial trust in Zheng Xiazi.

Character Interactions

• Cao Yang and Jiang Cheng: Their bond is evident as they both independently realize the danger and try to protect each other (though unspoken).
• Jiang Cheng and Zheng Xiazi (Ghost): The ghost tries to manipulate Jiang Cheng, while Jiang Cheng stalls and plans his escape.
• Cao Yang and Zheng Xiazi (Ghost): Though not directly interacting, Cao Yang's discovery of the corpse alerts Jiang Cheng to the danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng discovers a pouch that triggers death when he tries to open it.
• He meets a ghost, Zheng Xiazi, disguised as a living person, who tries to get Jiang Cheng to open the pouch.
• Jiang Cheng tries to extract information about past events from Zheng Xiazi but fails.
• A security guard intervenes, saving Jiang Cheng from Zheng Xiazi's ghost.
• Cao Yang, who had been watching, reveals he called the security guard for help.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng demonstrates his ability to remain calm under pressure and his cunning in dealing with the ghost.
• Zheng Xiazi's ghost shows his malicious intent and desperation to get Jiang Cheng to open the pouch.
• Cao Yang shows his bravery and willingness to help, despite his fear of ghosts.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between life and death, and the consequences of meddling with the supernatural.
• The theme of choice, as seen in Cao Yang's decision to help Jiang Cheng, despite the danger.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng's interaction with Zheng Xiazi's ghost reveals the ghost's desperation and Jiang Cheng's calm demeanor.
• Jiang Cheng's interaction with Cao Yang shows Cao Yang's bravery and willingness to help, despite his fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Xiazi, the security guard, confronts Zheng Xiazi, the hospital worker, outside in the rain.
• Zheng Xiazi, the hospital worker, displays unusual behavior and strength, killing the security guard.
• Jiang Cheng and the others return to Room 209. Cao Yang shares their encounter with the ghost impersonating Zheng Xiazi.
• They find Zheng Xiazi's body in a red cabinet next door, likely scared to death.
• Yu Yu and Lin Wan'er discover an old file in the archives room about a murder that happened 18 years ago in Room 624.
• They find contact information of the medical staff involved, but upon calling, they find that all the men are dead, and the woman went mad.

Character Developments

• Zheng Xiazi, the hospital worker, shows unexpected strength and aggression, hinting at a possible possession or transformation.
• Jiang Cheng remains calm and collected, taking charge of the situation.
• Yu Yu and Lin Wan'er work together to find crucial information in the archives room.
• Cao Yang shows fear and unease after his encounter with the ghost.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the supernatural and the paranormal is further emphasized with the ghost's actions and the discovery of the old murder case.
• The theme of death and its consequences is explored through the deaths of the medical staff involved in the old case.
• The theme of the power dynamics between men and women is hinted at with the ghost's apparent hatred towards men.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Xiazi, the hospital worker, interacts aggressively with Zheng Xiazi, the security guard, leading to the latter's death.
• Jiang Cheng and the others work together to gather information and share their findings.
• Yu Yu and Lin Wan'er work together to find and interpret the old file.
• Cao Yang shares his experience with the ghost, causing unease among the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman, previously believed to be mentally ill, is found to be pregnant, causing unease among the group.
• Jiang Cheng begins to re-examine the case, noting the unusual circumstances surrounding the woman's situation and the deaths of the three doctors.
• The group discusses possible motives for the woman's husband, but Jiang Cheng points out inconsistencies in this theory.
• Lin Wan'er reveals the gruesome details of the three doctors' deaths, all involving decapitation.
• Huai Yi and others are out gathering information from the family of a former victim.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng demonstrates his analytical skills and leadership, guiding the group's discussion and controlling the room.
• Lin Wan'er shows calm detachment, observing the situation rather than being actively involved.
• Wei Wei shows concern and anxiety about the case.
• Cao Yang shows worry and trauma from his previous encounter with a ghost.

Significant Themes

• The theme of possession and control is explored through the possible motive of the woman's husband.
• The theme of truth and deception is evident in the woman's false mental illness diagnosis and the group's attempt to uncover the truth.
• The theme of death and its gruesome nature is emphasized through the descriptions of the doctors' deaths.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng interacts with the group, guiding their discussion and challenging their assumptions.
• Lin Wan'er interacts with the group, providing information but maintaining a detached demeanor.
• Wei Wei and Cao Yang interact with each other, showing concern and worry about the situation.
• The group interacts with Huai Yi and others, awaiting their return with new information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious doctor visits, informing them of issues with Huai Yi's registration, which needs immediate attention.
• They discover the hospital phone is broken, but the display shows it's working, and the wire is severed from behind.
• The phone rings, and Huai Yi calls from it, trapped in an endless stairwell with Du Feng, unable to escape. He pleads for help, warning not to use the corridor as an exit.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng takes charge, trying to handle the situation calmly.
• Wei Wei initially tries to smooth things over with the doctor but becomes frightened by the phone's condition.
• Huai Yi, trapped, shows desperation and resignation, pleading for help and providing crucial information.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural: Ghosts and their influence on the living, such as creating ghost walls.
• Fear and desperation: Characters grapple with fear and panic, trying to maintain composure.
• Trust and communication: Characters rely on each other for information and support, but also face uncertainty and misinformation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Wei Wei work together to handle the situation, with Jiang Cheng taking the lead.
• Huai Yi and Jiang Cheng communicate through the phone, with Huai Yi providing vital information and Jiang Cheng listening attentively.
• The group dynamics shift as fear and panic set in, with some characters (like Cao Yang) becoming more afraid and others (like Jiang Cheng) trying to maintain calm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng receives a call from Huai Yi, who claims to be trapped with Du Feng and needs help.
• Jiang Cheng decides to save them, despite Wang Changguo's protests about it being a trap.
• The group encounters an eerily silent hospital corridor and stairwell, with no signs of other people.
• They reach the sixth floor without incident but realize they're in a different timeline from Huai Yi and Du Feng.
• They hear footsteps approaching from the stairs they've just descended.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng shows leadership and concern for the group's morale, deciding to save Huai Yi and Du Feng to prevent despair and mistrust from spreading.
• Lin Wan'er displays a shift in her behavior, from playful to menacing, and influences the group's decision to follow Jiang Cheng.
• Wang Changguo shows fear and reluctance but ultimately follows the group.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its contagion: The atmosphere is filled with fear, confusion, and distrust, reflecting the group's emotional state.
• Hope and despair: Jiang Cheng's decision to save Huai Yi and Du Feng is driven by the desire to maintain hope and prevent despair.
• The Nightmare's influence: The hospital's eerie silence and the group's encounter with a different timeline highlight the Nightmare's ability to manipulate reality.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Lin Wan'er: They work together, with Lin Wan'er supporting Jiang Cheng's decision and influencing the group.
• Jiang Cheng and Wang Changguo: Wang Changguo expresses his doubts and fears, while Jiang Cheng reassures and leads the group.
• The group: They interact with a mix of fear, confusion, and mistrust, with Lin Wan'er's influence helping them follow Jiang Cheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huai Yi and Du Feng are trapped in a stairwell, hearing mysterious footsteps.
• They try to outrun the footsteps but realize the entity is toying with them.
• Huai Yi devises a plan: they'll split up, with one drawing the entity's attention while the other escapes to find help.
• Du Feng agrees to go for help, and Huai Yi watches him leave, expressing mixed emotions.

Character Developments

• Huai Yi: Shows leadership and strategic thinking in a crisis. He's calm and reliable, but his intentions are ambiguous.
• Du Feng: Initially terrified, he becomes desperate and blames others for his predicament. He clings to Huai Yi's hope for survival.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Despair: The characters face their deepest fears, leading to desperation and a will to survive at any cost.
• Trust and Betrayal: The dynamic between Huai Yi and Du Feng hints at a deeper relationship, with potential betrayal implied.

Character Interactions

• Huai Yi and Du Feng: Their interaction shows a shift from fear and desperation to a plan for survival. Du Feng trusts Huai Yi, while Huai Yi's emotions towards Du Feng are complex and unclear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Feng, fleeing from ghosts, enters an elevator where he encounters a ghostly figure.
• The elevator descends to the basement level, and the ghost attacks Du Feng, decapitating him.
• The elevator returns to the sixth floor, and the group finds Du Feng's headless corpse.

Character Developments

• Du Feng's cowardice and lack of bravery are highlighted as he prioritizes his own safety over helping Huai Yi.
• Jiang Cheng's calm and analytical nature is shown as he examines Du Feng's corpse.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its impact on human behavior (Du Feng's cowardice, the group's hesitation to approach the elevator).
• The horrifying consequences of encountering the supernatural (Du Feng's gruesome death).

Character Interactions

• Du Feng's desperate attempt to escape the ghosts leads him to the elevator, where he encounters the ghostly figure.
• Jiang Cheng examines Du Feng's corpse, sharing his findings with the group.
• The group's collective shock and fear upon discovering Du Feng's body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, believing Huai Yi dead, follows Du Feng's trail to find him decapitated in an elevator.
• Huai Yi reappears, initially mistaken for a ghost due to the group's trauma.
• They return to Room 209, where the hospital comes back to life upon their entry.
• Jiang Cheng suggests identifying the woman in Ward 624 and her child's paternity to solve the case.
• They decide to stay overnight in Room 209, with Huai Yi and Cao Yang taking the first watch, followed by Jiang Cheng and Wei Wei.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: He takes charge, leading the group and analyzing the case's details.
• Huai Yi: He reappears, grateful for the group's help, and contributes to the case discussion.
• Wei Wei: She becomes more emotional after Du Feng's death, and is paired with Jiang Cheng for the second watch.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Trauma: The group's fear of ghosts and the trauma from witnessing Du Feng's death.
• Trust and Betrayal: The group's initial reluctance to help Huai Yi, and their later unity.
• Investigation and Analysis: Jiang Cheng's methodical approach to solving the case.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Lin Wan'er: They work together, with Lin Wan'er showing indifference to Huai Yi's gratitude.
• Jiang Cheng and Wei Wei: They are paired for the second watch, showing a shift in Jiang Cheng's attitude towards Wei Wei.
• Huai Yi and the Group: Huai Yi's gratitude contrasts with the group's initial reluctance to help him.