Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters an old man in a courtyard who gives them a working camera after their original one was damaged.
• Jiang Cheng deduces that the old man is an NPC and their encounter was part of the main quest.
• The group decides to test the camera by taking pictures of students, but Sleepwear Woman expresses concern for the students' safety.
• Suit Man and Hat Man arrive late, causing tension among the group. Jiang Cheng suspects they might not be human.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng demonstrates analytical skills and bravery by confronting Suit Man and Hat Man.
• Sleepwear Woman shows empathy and concern for the students, displaying a more caring side.
• Suit Man and Hat Man's late arrival and evasive behavior raise suspicion about their true intentions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion among the group members.
• The potential danger of the camera and the vengeful spirit.
• The blurring line between NPCs and real people in the Dream Realm.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Suit Man/Hat Man's tense exchange highlights the group's growing mistrust.
• Sleepwear Woman's concern for the students shows a contrast with the group's initial disregard for others' safety.
• Ponytail Woman's role as a leader becomes more apparent as she tries to maintain order within the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group meets at the equipment repair center, a location emphasized by NPCs, expecting clues but also risks.
• The suited man (Zhen Jianren) and the baseball cap guy (Luo Yi) arrive late, angering the others.
• They encounter the school's academic director who instructs them to go to a rehearsal in Building C later.
• On the way to Building C, they share their experiences but gain no valuable intelligence.

Character Developments

• Zhen Jianren: A partner at a renowned law firm, he's calm and collected, trying to maintain order in the group.
• Luo Yi: Owns a supermarket, he's less pleasant and more secretive.
• Zhou Taifu: A wealthy jeweler, he's proud of his real-world status and initiates a discussion about their occupations.
• Jiang Cheng (Hao Shuai): A professional male model, he's confident, humorous, and honest about his profession.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Suspicion: The group's mistrust of Zhen Jianren and Luo Yi due to their tardiness.
• Real vs Virtual: Characters discussing their real-world occupations, contrasting their virtual roles.

Character Interactions

• Zhen Jianren and Luo Yi: Their late arrival causes tension with the group.
• Jiang Cheng and the Fat Man: They share a secretive moment, hinting at a shared past or knowledge.
• Jiang Cheng and the Ponytail Woman: She finds Jiang Cheng's honesty and humor amusing, showing interest in him.
• Zhou Taifu and the Group: He initiates a conversation about their real-world occupations, fostering a brief sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group meets at a teaching building for a photography mission.
• They encounter a woman who mistakes them for photography teachers for an anniversary celebration rehearsal.
• Jiang Cheng discovers a camera with moisture inside and decides to use it for practice.
• Long Tao, responsible for filming, suddenly falls ill during the final rehearsal.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: Shows initiative and curiosity by using the damaged camera for practice.
• Fatty: Shows concern for Jiang Cheng's strange behavior and takes responsibility for watching the other camera.
• Long Tao: Exhibits professional knowledge about photography but succumbs to sudden illness.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and Investigation: Jiang Cheng's use of the damaged camera hints at his curiosity and desire to investigate the strange occurrences.
• Trust and Responsibility: Fatty's concern for Jiang Cheng and his willingness to take responsibility for watching the other camera highlight themes of trust and responsibility within the group.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Fatty: Their interaction reveals Fatty's concern for Jiang Cheng and Jiang Cheng's determination to investigate the strange occurrences.
• Long Tao and Zhou Taifu: Their interaction highlights Long Tao's professional knowledge and Zhou Taifu's annoyance at Long Tao's sudden illness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students need to use the restroom during a school event, but the men's restroom is closed.
• A woman leads Long Tao and others to the women's restroom, as it's the only option.
• Long Tao enters the women's restroom but hesitates due to a sudden fear triggered by a horror movie memory.
• He decides to use the men's restroom instead and hears strange rhythmic sounds coming from the women's restroom.
• The sounds stop outside the men's restroom door, and Long Tao realizes that the building only has 4 floors, questioning the source of the sounds and the whereabouts of his companions.

Character Developments

• Long Tao: Initially desperate to use the restroom, he becomes increasingly fearful due to the strange sounds and his companions' disappearance.
• Zhou Taifu: Reluctant to accompany Long Tao but ultimately complies due to Yu Wen's influence.
• Zhang Yinyin: Remains timid and follows Zhou Taifu's lead.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and the supernatural.
• Trust and companionship, as Long Tao questions his friends' whereabouts.

Character Interactions

• Long Tao and Zhou Taifu: Despite Zhou Taifu's reluctance, he accompanies Long Tao due to Yu Wen's influence.
• Long Tao and the unknown: Long Tao's fear and uncertainty grow as he encounters strange occurrences in the restroom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Tao hides in a restroom stall while an unknown entity (later revealed to be a vengeful ghost) searches for him.
• Long Tao escapes the restroom but encounters the ghost in the mirror and meets his demise.
• Zhou Taifu and Zhang Yinyin wait for Long Tao but grow worried and decide to get help.
• Jiang Cheng and the others learn about Long Tao's disappearance and head to the restroom.

Character Developments

• Long Tao: Displayed courage but ultimately succumbs to fear and meets a gruesome end.
• Zhou Taifu: Initially carefree, he becomes concerned and proactive when Long Tao's safety is at risk.
• Zhang Yinyin: Initially timid, she gains courage and follows Zhou Taifu for help.
• Jiang Cheng: Shows leadership and calmness in a crisis.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Courage: Characters face their fears and muster courage to act.
• The Unknown: The mysterious entity in the restroom represents the unknown and the supernatural.
• Trust and Betrayal: The liaison woman's initial concern for Long Tao is later revealed to be feigned.

Character Interactions

• Long Tao and the Entity: A cat-and-mouse game between the human and the supernatural.
• Zhou Taifu and Zhang Yinyin: They grow closer as they face the unknown together.
• Jiang Cheng and the others: They work together to find Long Tao and face the potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers Long Tao's corpse in the men's restroom, his jaw and tongue torn off, with signs of extreme terror.
• They find hoof-like marks on the floor, suggesting an animal was present, and fresh excrement in a stall.
• The group discusses the cause of death and the mysterious animal, with some wanting to hide and others wanting to find the ghost.

Character Developments

• Yu Wen: She shows calmness and experience around the corpse, suggesting familiarity with such scenes.
• Jiang Cheng: He displays analytical skills, noticing details like the marks on the floor and Long Tao's lack of struggle.
• Luo Yi: He reveals his true age and a scar, becoming more mysterious.
• Zhou Taifu: He shows fear and naivety, questioning the group's plan to find the ghost.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Death: The gruesome deaths and the mysterious animal instill fear in the group.
• Curiosity and Investigation: Despite the danger, some characters, like Yu Wen and Jiang Cheng, are driven by curiosity to find the truth.
• Trust and Naivety: Zhou Taifu's naivety contrasts with the experienced members, highlighting the importance of trust and understanding in their mission.

Character Interactions

• Yu Wen and Jiang Cheng: They work together, with Yu Wen leading and Jiang Cheng supporting with keen observations.
• Luo Yi and Zhou Taifu: Luo Yi's revelation and subsequent taunt towards Zhou Taifu creates tension and highlights their differing views.
• The Group: The discovery of Long Tao's corpse and the mysterious animal marks bring the group closer, sharing their fears and theories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two more team members have died, Long Tao and the Qipao Woman, both missing their chins.
• The team discovers that the victims' eyes were looking upwards, suggesting an unseen threat from above.
• The atmosphere is tense, with no clear clues about the cause of death.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: He seems more determined and strategic, planning to wait for the next death to gather more information.
• Yu Wen: She reveals her fear of people over ghosts, hinting at a deeper understanding of human malice.
• Luo Yi: He's restless and agitated, concerned about the mission's abnormalities and seeking reassurance from Zhen Jianren.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Malice: The characters grapple with fear, both of the supernatural and of each other. Yu Wen's fear of people highlights the theme of hidden malice.
• Uncertainty: The team is uncertain about the cause of death and the location of the item, leading to tension and mistrust.
• Survival: The characters are fighting for survival, both against the supernatural threat and against each other.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Fatty: Jiang Cheng dismisses Fatty's concerns, focusing on waiting for the next death.
• Yu Wen and Zhang Yinyin: Yu Wen shares her fear of people with Zhang Yinyin, hinting at a potential bond between them.
• Luo Yi and Zhen Jianren: Luo Yi seeks reassurance from Zhen Jianren, who seems more composed and analytical.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng is awakened by Fatty at 5 PM.
• Someone from Room 406 seeks Jiang Cheng, but Fatty refuses entry due to suspicion of a ghost.
• Jiang Cheng and Fatty go to Room 406, where they find everyone waiting for Jiang Cheng.
• Yu Wen asks Jiang Cheng to see the camera, but he starts watching another video, behaving strangely.
• Jiang Cheng asks about the number of people in each chorus group and plays a specific moment on the camera.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: Shows increased interest and focus on the camera's content, hinting at a discovery.
• Fatty: Displayed fear and curiosity, but also showed excitement when learning Zhou Taifu could bark like a dog.
• Yu Wen: Initially confident in her assumptions, she becomes uncertain and then realizes something upon seeing the paused camera screen.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural occurrences and the search for clues to solve the mystery.
• The power dynamics and interactions among the group members, with Jiang Cheng taking a more active role.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Fatty: They interact as a team, with Fatty showing concern and Jiang Cheng providing reassurance.
• Jiang Cheng and Yu Wen: They exchange information, with Jiang Cheng's actions piquing Yu Wen's curiosity and leading her to a realization.
• The group in Room 406: They wait for Jiang Cheng, and their interactions reveal their varying levels of patience and anxiety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers an extra person in one of the videos, suggesting the presence of a ghost.
• Luo Yi, the team's leader, becomes emotionally unstable after trying to identify the ghost.
• Jiang Cheng takes charge and outlines a plan to investigate the ghost's identity and motives.

Character Developments

• Luo Yi shows signs of mental instability due to the stress of the mission.
• Jiang Cheng demonstrates leadership and analytical skills, taking control of the situation.
• Zhou Taifu shows unexpected insight and courage, participating in the planning process.

Significant Themes

• The theme of obsession and resentment is reinforced as the group concludes that the ghost is a former student with a grudge.
• The theme of power dynamics is evident in Jiang Cheng's assumption of leadership and the group's acceptance of his plan.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Yu Wen seem to share a silent understanding, hinting at a potential alliance or mutual respect.
• Zhen Jianren challenges Jiang Cheng's authority, showing tension between them.
• The group dynamics shift as they accept Jiang Cheng's leadership, with Zhou Taifu even volunteering for dangerous tasks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng volunteers to retrieve the video from the equipment center, surprising everyone.
• Yu Wen agrees to find the woman in charge of rehearsals, with Zhang Yinyin and Zhou Taifu accompanying her.
• Zhen Jianren and Luo Yi decide to find the students, while Jiang Cheng takes the most dangerous task.
• Zhen Jianren and Luo Yi discuss the true purpose behind the school's interest in the video.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng demonstrates leadership, calmness, and a strategic mind, earning respect from others.
• Zhen Jianren shows his analytical skills and strategic thinking, piecing together the school's intentions.
• Luo Yi displays his loyalty and concern for Zhen Jianren's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Characters question each other's motives and alliances, reflecting the theme of trust and betrayal.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between characters highlight shifting power dynamics and the struggle for control.
• Risk and Reward: Characters weigh the risks and potential rewards of their actions, showing their priorities and values.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and the Fatty: Their dynamic shows a growing understanding and trust, with Jiang Cheng treating the fatty as an equal.
• Zhen Jianren and Luo Yi: Their relationship is one of mutual respect and dependence, with Zhen Jianren as the dominant partner.
• Yu Wen and Jiang Cheng: Yu Wen's perception of Jiang Cheng changes positively after he volunteers for the dangerous task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Yi and Zhen Jianren sneak out of Room 405 at dawn.
• They discover a blood handprint on their door, with fingers twice as long as normal.
• Jiang Cheng and his companions prepare to leave, encountering Yu Wen and Zhang Yinyin from Room 404.
• Luo Yi and Zhen Jianren decide to investigate the ghost targeting them, despite the danger.

Character Developments

• Luo Yi: Becomes increasingly terrified and loses composure after seeing the handprint.
• Zhen Jianren: Maintains some composure but is also frightened. Decides to take risks to solve the mission.
• Jiang Cheng: Keeps his composure and seems to recognize a connection between Zhang Yinyin and Chen Xiaomeng.
• Zhang Yinyin: Shows fear and discomfort around Jiang Cheng, hinting at a hidden agenda.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its impact on characters' actions and decisions.
• The unknown and the supernatural, and the characters' attempts to understand and control it.
• Trust and betrayal among companions, as seen in Jiang Cheng's suspicion of Zhang Yinyin.

Character Interactions

• Luo Yi and Zhen Jianren: Their dynamic shifts from a tense partnership to one of desperation and fear, with Zhen Jianren taking the lead in investigating the ghost.
• Jiang Cheng and Zhang Yinyin: Their interaction is tense, with Jiang Cheng suspecting Zhang Yinyin's true intentions.
• Jiang Cheng and Fatty: They share a moment of understanding, with Jiang Cheng hinting at Zhang Yinyin's potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Yi, a serial killer known as the "Frogman of Rainy Nights," is stalking a young intern at a law firm.
• Zhen Jianren, an attorney at the same firm, saves the intern and captures Luo Yi.
• Luo Yi is later found in a remote town, and Zhen Jianren brings him to a mysterious place called the "Nightmare Barrier."
• They work together to complete missions, with Zhen Jianren protecting Luo Yi from real-world crises.
• They decide to split up to investigate a school haunted by ghosts, using fake identities.

Character Developments

• Luo Yi: Initially portrayed as a strong and fearless killer, Luo Yi shows fear and vulnerability when facing Zhen Jianren. He becomes Zhen Jianren's helper in the Nightmare Barrier.
• Zhen Jianren: Revealed to be a calm and collected individual with a hidden madness. He protects Luo Yi and guides him through the Nightmare Barrier.

Significant Themes

• Fear and vulnerability: Luo Yi's fear of Zhen Jianren and the Nightmare Barrier highlights the theme of fear and vulnerability in the face of the unknown.
• Madness and control: Both Luo Yi and Zhen Jianren exhibit a degree of madness, but Zhen Jianren maintains control, suggesting that madness without control is destructive.

Character Interactions

• Luo Yi and Zhen Jianren: Their interactions show a shift in power dynamics, with Luo Yi initially dominant but later submissive to Zhen Jianren. Their relationship is complex, with elements of fear, respect, and dependency.
• Luo Yi and the intern: Luo Yi's stalking and attempted attack on the intern highlight his predatory nature and lack of remorse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Wen and her group head towards the south side of campus.
• They reach an abandoned tennis court and then a building identical to their dormitory, where they meet Teacher Feng.
• Teacher Feng reveals she had an encounter with the mysterious entity in her first year at the school.

Character Developments

• Zhou Taifu becomes increasingly anxious and frightened as they encounter strange gazes and reach the abandoned tennis court.
• Teacher Feng is shown to be traumatized by her past encounter with the entity, becoming agitated and emotional when recalling it.

Significant Themes

• Fear and anxiety: Zhou Taifu's fear of the unknown and Teacher Feng's lingering trauma highlight the pervasiveness of fear in the story.
• The entity's influence: The entity's presence is felt even in daytime, affecting Teacher Feng's behavior and thoughts.
• The school's secrets: The unwritten rule about not wandering near the teaching C building at night suggests a dark history or mystery surrounding the school.

Character Interactions

• Yu Wen leads the group, showing initiative and calmness in the face of the unknown.
• Zhang Yinyin seems to want to say something but holds back, possibly due to fear or uncertainty.
• Zhou Taifu is increasingly nervous and relies on Yu Wen for guidance.
• Teacher Feng is initially hesitant to let them in but eventually shares her experience with the entity, showing trust in Yu Wen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman recounts her experience on a rainy night at the C building of a school.
• She discovers the main entrance locked but finds it open when she pushes it.
• The building is eerily quiet, and she hears strange footsteps in the corridor.
• She spends the night in the office and receives a phone call from the security department.
• Security personnel arrive to pick her up, but she notices something odd about their appearance.

Character Developments

• The woman: Initially anxious and embarrassed, she becomes increasingly frightened and paranoid as the events unfold.
• Zhou Taifu: He empathizes with the woman's experience and feels tense as she recounts the strange occurrences.
• Yu Wen: She remains calm and composed, jotting down important information.
• Zhang Yinyin: She tries to comfort the woman but is unsettled by her revelation about the footsteps.
• The security personnel: They appear stern and reprimanding, but their dry clothes suggest they might not have been outside in the rain.

Significant Themes

• Fear and paranoia: The woman's fear grows as she experiences strange events in the isolated building.
• Isolation: The empty building and the lack of other people contribute to the woman's unease.
• Suspicion: The woman begins to question her own perceptions and the intentions of those around her.

Character Interactions

• The woman interacts with Yu Wen, Zhou Taifu, and Zhang Yinyin, recounting her experience and receiving their reactions.
• The woman has a tense interaction with the security personnel, feeling intimidated by their reprimands and noticing their odd appearance.
• The security personnel interact with the woman, scolding her and preparing to escort her out.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman recounts her encounter with four chinless individuals wearing red high heels, who she believes are not the real security guards.
• The woman hid in the director's office and saw the four individuals through a mirror, leading to her escape.
• Jiang Cheng and Fatty investigate Room 405, with Jiang Cheng drawing a bloody handprint on the door.

Character Developments

• The woman: Shows courage and resourcefulness in her encounter with the mysterious individuals.
• Jiang Cheng: Demonstrates his expertise and fearlessness in dealing with supernatural entities.
• Fatty: Initially scared and hesitant, he decides to accompany Jiang Cheng due to fear of staying alone.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural: The presence of chinless individuals and Jiang Cheng's investigation of Room 405 emphasize the theme of the supernatural.
• Courage and fear: Characters face their fears and act courageously in the face of the unknown.

Character Interactions

• The woman interacts with Yu Wen and Zhang Yinyin, recounting her experience.
• Jiang Cheng and Fatty interact, with Jiang Cheng convincing Fatty to accompany him to Room 405.
• Jiang Cheng's actions in Room 405 suggest he is trying to provoke or attract the entity within.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng and Fatty discuss the previous night's events, including Jiang Cheng's prank with Long Tao's blood to scare the other teams.
• Jiang Cheng shares a fabricated story about seeing a bizarre woman with an abnormally large hand at the equipment center, who was drawing a portrait of Zhen Jianren.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: Shows his cunning and manipulative side, enjoying the game of deceit. He also displays a calm and collected demeanor when discussing the supernatural.
• Fatty: Reveals his cowardice and gullibility, easily believing Jiang Cheng's tall tale. He also shows concern for their mission's success and the potential backlash from other teams.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Jiang Cheng uses these tactics to mislead Fatty and potentially other teams.
• Fear and superstition: The characters' beliefs in ghosts and supernatural events drive their actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Fatty: Their dynamic is one of unequal power, with Jiang Cheng holding the upper hand in their interactions. Fatty is easily influenced by Jiang Cheng's words, while Jiang Cheng enjoys playing mind games with him.
• Jiang Cheng and the other teams: Jiang Cheng's actions suggest he is trying to gain an advantage over the other teams, possibly by sowing confusion or misinformation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhen Jianren and Luo Yi suspect they're being targeted by a ghost.
• They decide to split up to gather information: Luo Yi to the archives, Zhen Jianren to notify others.
• They meet at the cafeteria to share findings. Zhen Jianren reveals a legend about the C music classroom and a female ghost that appears on rainy nights.
• They learn about two taboos for their mission: don't answer the ghost's questions and stick together in the music classroom at night.

Character Developments

• Zhen Jianren shows leadership and knowledge about the school's legends.
• Luo Yi is portrayed as capable and confident, going to the archives alone.
• Yu Wen is affected by the story, showing fear for the first time.
• Zhou Taifu is the most frightened among the group.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and supernatural.
• The power of legends and rumors to influence behavior and perceptions.
• Trust and teamwork among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Zhen Jianren and Luo Yi work well together, showing mutual respect and trust.
• Yu Wen and Zhou Taifu rely on each other for support.
• Fatty shows concern for Luo Yi's safety but also displays sarcasm towards him.
• Zhen Jianren shows ill intent towards Jiang Cheng, hinting at potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng, Fatty, Yu Wen, and Zhen Jianren share their experiences related to the ghost in the school.
• Jiang Cheng reveals that he saw a ghostly figure drawing a portrait of Zhen Jianren.
• The group reacts with fear and suspicion to Jiang Cheng's story.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: Becomes the center of attention, revealing his story with dramatic flair.
• Zhen Jianren: Initially skeptical, becomes fearful and mocking upon hearing Jiang Cheng's story.
• Fatty: Initially cooperative with Jiang Cheng's story, becomes anxious when it's exposed as a hoax.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Suspicion: The group's fear of the ghost story is amplified, and suspicion arises among them.
• Mockery: Zhen Jianren's reaction to Jiang Cheng's story is one of mockery, highlighting his disbelief and scorn.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Zhen Jianren: Their interaction is tense, with Jiang Cheng trying to scare Zhen Jianren and the latter reacting with mockery.
• Fatty and Jiang Cheng: They initially work together to create a convincing ghost story, but Fatty becomes anxious when it's exposed.
• The Group: The group's dynamic changes as fear and suspicion grow, with some members becoming more skeptical of Jiang Cheng's story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group walks to C music classroom for the second rehearsal.
• They learn that Luo Yi has been detained by campus security for allegedly stealing something.
• They find Luo Yi in a heated argument with security guards in room 304, which was mentioned in Yu Wen's story.
• Jiang Cheng takes a photo of the room using a camera that can capture ghosts.

Character Developments

• Zhou Taifu is quiet and observant, stealing glances at Zhen Jianren.
• Zhen Jianren is silent and ashen-faced, contrasting with Jiang Cheng's confident demeanor.
• Zhang Yinyin's demeanor has changed; she's more assertive and cold-eyed.
• Luo Yi is in trouble with campus security, and his story about being in the wrong place at the wrong time is met with skepticism.

Significant Themes

• Fear and suspicion: The group is tense and suspicious of each other, especially regarding Luo Yi's situation.
• Ghostly presence: The camera that can photograph ghosts is reintroduced, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng leads the group, clearing the path for everyone.
• Fatty follows Jiang Cheng closely.
• Yu Wen and Zhang Yinyin trail behind the group, with Zhang Yinyin speculating about Zhen Jianren's fear of the ghost hand.
• The group arrives at room 304 and watches the argument between Luo Yi and the security guards without intervening.
• Jiang Cheng takes a photo of the room, revealing nothing unusual, which relieves the tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Cheng's group encounters security guards who suspect Luo Yi of theft.
• They manage to leave after a tense negotiation, with Teacher Feng acting as a guarantor.
• Zhang Yinyin finds a broken mirror in Room 304 and sees a giant face in its reflection.
• Jiang Cheng tries to explain but is interrupted by the group's return due to Zhang Yinyin's scream.
• They rush to the music classroom for the rehearsal, arriving at 2:10 PM.

Character Developments

• Jiang Cheng: Shows quick thinking and calmness under pressure, deleting the photo to defuse the situation with the guards.
• Zhang Yinyin: Reveals her nervousness and fear, screaming when she sees the face in the mirror.
• Teacher Feng: Demonstrates responsibility and reliability, acting as a guarantor for Luo Yi and managing the rehearsal details.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Suspicion: The guards' suspicion of Luo Yi highlights the theme of trust and its absence in the school.
• Fear and Uncertainty: Zhang Yinyin's scream and the face in the mirror emphasize the pervading fear and uncertainty among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Cheng and Zhang Yinyin: Jiang Cheng intervenes for Zhang Yinyin after her scream, showing a protective side.
• Teacher Feng and Yu Wen: Teacher Feng entrusts Yu Wen with managing the group while she checks on other groups.
• The Group and Luo Yi: The group's members subtly direct their attention towards Luo Yi, curious about the information he might have.