Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Zhong refuses to allow "backdoor" practices on the spaceship, insisting on merit-based selection.
• Zhang Yuan is given a set of math exams to assess his skills.
• Wang Zhong and Xu Yunjing spend the afternoon in meetings, leaving Zhang Yuan to take the exam alone.
• Wang Zhong reviews Zhang Yuan's exam papers in the evening.

Character Developments

• Wang Zhong: Demonstrates his strong principles against favoritism and emphasizes the importance of merit and hard work.
• Zhang Yuan: Shows determination and focus in tackling the challenging exam papers.
• Xu Yunjing: Feels guilty for forgetting about Zhang Yuan's exam and is surprised by his apparent proficiency in the papers.

Significant Themes

• Meritocracy: Wang Zhong's insistence on assessing Zhang Yuan's skills through exams rather than his father's influence.
• Work Ethic: Wang Zhong's expectation that people should strive to create value and not rely on connections.
• Education: The importance of rigorous assessment and high standards in education, as exemplified by the challenging exam papers.

Character Interactions

• Wang Zhong and Zhang Yuan: Their relationship is initially tense, with Wang Zhong testing Zhang Yuan's abilities and Zhang Yuan trying to prove himself.
• Wang Zhong and Xu Yunjing: They work together, with Xu Yunjing acting as a mediator between Wang Zhong and Zhang Yuan, feeling guilty for forgetting about the exam.
• Zhang Yuan and Xu Yunjing: They interact briefly, with Xu Yunjing feeling sympathetic towards Zhang Yuan as he tackles the challenging exam papers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Wang Zhong reviews Zhang Yuan's exam paper, initially misjudging him due to his age and appearance.
• Zhang Yuan's answers are correct, even for difficult questions, using innovative and cutting-edge mathematical theories.
• Wang Zhong gives the paper 99 points, acknowledging Zhang Yuan's unique approach but emphasizing the need for a solid foundation.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan: Proves himself to be a talented and innovative mathematician, capable of using advanced theories to solve complex problems.
• Professor Wang Zhong: Initially biased, he reassesses Zhang Yuan's abilities and shows appreciation for his innovative approach, despite his unconventional methods.

Significant Themes

• Innovation vs. Foundation: Wang Zhong praises Zhang Yuan's innovative use of cutting-edge theories but emphasizes the importance of a solid mathematical foundation.
• Age Bias: Wang Zhong initially misjudges Zhang Yuan due to his young appearance, assuming he couldn't have passed the exam on his own merit.

Character Interactions

• Wang Zhong & Zhang Yuan: Wang Zhong challenges Zhang Yuan's understanding, leading to a conversation about the proper use of advanced mathematical theories in problem-solving.
• Xu Yunjing & Wang Zhong: Xu Yunjing feels embarrassed and defensive when Wang Zhong indirectly criticizes her handwriting, but her role in this chapter is minimal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan receives high marks on his test papers, impressing Professor Wang Zhong.
• Wang Zhong expresses dissatisfaction with Zhang Yuan's undergraduate major in Space Mechanical Engineering, preferring pure mathematics.
• Wang Zhong agrees to write a letter of recommendation for Zhang Yuan.
• Zhang Yuan meets a blonde, blue-eyed girl, Angelica, a reporter from the Humanist Association of the Lan Kingdom, who wants to interview Professor Wang Zhong and apply for electricity aid for impoverished nations.
• Zhang Yuan, trying to avoid involvement, claims to be a member of the Animal Protection Association and expresses support for synthetic meat and protecting animals, including cats and dogs as children.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan: Shows adaptability and quick thinking in avoiding Angelica's request, demonstrating a cunning side.
• Professor Wang Zhong: Reveals his preference for pure mathematics over applied sciences and expresses concern about maintaining diligence in research.

Significant Themes

• The value of different academic disciplines and the tension between pure and applied sciences.
• The tension between Western and Xia Kingdom cultures and politics, reflected in Angelica's request and Zhang Yuan's response.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Professor Wang Zhong: Their meeting results in Wang Zhong agreeing to write a letter of recommendation for Zhang Yuan.
• Zhang Yuan and Angelica: Zhang Yuan uses deception to avoid helping Angelica, highlighting their differing views and priorities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan reflects on his conversation with Professor Wang Zhong about the Earth Era's economic system, work levels, and the conversion policy between Federal Credits and New Credits.
• He ponders his future plans, aiming to write good papers to improve his social status and secure a higher work level.
• Zhang Yuan encounters his new roommate, who is struggling to choose which of his robots to bring to space due to the 20kg personal allowance limit.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan demonstrates introspection and ambition, aiming to improve his academic standing and secure a better position on the ship.
• His roommate reveals his passion for robotics, showing dedication and attachment to his creations.

Significant Themes

• The new economic system and its implications for work enthusiasm and social status.
• The struggle between personal passion and practicality, as seen in the roommate's dilemma with his robots.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and his roommate bond over their shared experiences and challenges, with Zhang Yuan showing understanding and support for his roommate's predicament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan shares his seafood mixed noodles with Ye Kaifu, a fellow passenger, leading to a conversation about their backgrounds and skills.
• Ye Kaifu showcases his mechanical creations, including a power armor mechanical arm that mimics human hand movements.
• Zhang Yuan tests the mechanical arm, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, leading Ye Kaifu to decide to abandon it.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan: Shows curiosity and interest in mechanical engineering, providing constructive criticism to Ye Kaifu.
• Ye Kaifu: Initially proud of his creations, he becomes disheartened after learning about the flaws in his power armor, reflecting on his past experiences and regrets.

Significant Themes

• The value of specialized skills in restarting civilization.
• The importance of constructive criticism and self-reflection in improving one's work.
• The emotional toll of past experiences and regrets.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Ye Kaifu bond over their shared interest in mechanical engineering, leading to an honest exchange about the strengths and weaknesses of Ye Kaifu's creations.
• Zhang Yuan's constructive criticism helps Ye Kaifu reflect on his past experiences and the flaws in his work, leading him to abandon the power armor mechanical arm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan attempts to understand and expand upon his father's research article on full-body motion mapping robots and powered exoskeletons.
• He learns about the challenges in creating powered exoskeletons, such as the difficulty in replicating human movements and the complexity of the technology involved.
• Ye Kaifu shares his mechanical hand control program with Zhang Yuan, who finds it simplistic compared to his father's ideas but identifies areas for improvement.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan demonstrates his intellectual curiosity and dedication to understanding complex scientific concepts.
• Ye Kaifu shows a competitive spirit and is curious about Zhang Yuan's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and challenges of advanced robotics and exoskeleton technology.
• The importance of mathematical modeling and algorithms in robotics.
• The competitive nature of young, talented individuals.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Ye Kaifu begin to interact and assess each other's abilities, with Ye Kaifu showing concern for Zhang Yuan's intense focus on the task at hand.
• Zhang Yuan respectfully shares his opinions on Ye Kaifu's work, showing consideration for his roommate's feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan and Ye Kaifu discuss the algorithm for a glove's SDK interface.
• Zhang Yuan shares his ideas on handling redundant data and using quaternions for rotational calculations.
• Ye Kaifu invites Zhang Yuan for a late-night snack to discuss further.
• They encounter a lively crowd at a nearby eatery, with some students showing affection publicly.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan: Shows expertise in algorithmic thinking, demonstrating his intelligence and potential as a teacher. He also displays perceptiveness in understanding Ye Kaifu's lack of a girlfriend.
• Ye Kaifu: Initially impressed by Zhang Yuan's knowledge, he becomes eager to learn from him. He reveals his past experiences as a sycophant and expresses his desire for a genuine relationship.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and Expertise: Zhang Yuan's knowledge and problem-solving skills are highlighted, contrasting with Ye Kaifu's initial lack of understanding.
• Youth and Relationships: The scene at the eatery emphasizes the vibrant social life of college students, contrasting with Ye Kaifu's past experiences and his current lack of a girlfriend.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Ye Kaifu: Their interaction is primarily academic, with Ye Kaifu seeking to learn from Zhang Yuan. Zhang Yuan, in turn, shares his knowledge and provides guidance. Later, they discuss Ye Kaifu's lack of a girlfriend, with Zhang Yuan offering a blunt but honest assessment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author reflects on their work's performance, 60,000 words in.
• They mention other sci-fi novels, with "Die on Mars" being the most promising (25,000 collections).
• The author's previous book is discussed, which had 600,000 words and an average subscription of 2,200.
• The new book starts as a scholar-style story, avoiding politics initially but hinting at involvement later.

Character Developments

• The author: Reflects on their work's reception, shows determination to continue, and expresses support for other sci-fi authors.

Significant Themes

• Support for fellow sci-fi authors.
• The struggle of hard-core interstellar sci-fi to gain traction.
• The impact of censorship on a book's performance.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with editors, expressing surprise at their initial rejection and later acceptance of their manuscript.
• The author indirectly interacts with readers, seeking their support and understanding for the new book's approach to politics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Kaifu decides to find a girlfriend on the spaceship, where the male-to-female ratio is strictly controlled at 1:1.
• Zhang Yuan, Ye Kaifu's roommate, dismisses the importance of romance and reproduction, arguing that people live to learn.
• Zhang Yuan shares a story about a man named Wolf who, after attempting to prove Fermat's Last Theorem, decided not to commit suicide and later became successful.
• Zhang Yuan convinces Ye Kaifu to focus on learning instead of romance, leading Ye Kaifu to start studying diligently.
• After a week, Ye Kaifu struggles to keep up with his intense study schedule and longs for a break.

Character Developments

• Ye Kaifu: Initially focused on finding a girlfriend, he becomes driven to study hard after being influenced by Zhang Yuan's philosophy. However, he struggles to maintain his intense study schedule.
• Zhang Yuan: Remains dedicated to his research and enjoys sharing his passion for learning with Ye Kaifu. He shows no signs of slowing down or taking a break.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and learning as the ultimate goal in life.
• The contrast between the intensity of studying and the desire for leisure and entertainment.
• The influence of one's environment and peers on personal habits and goals.

Character Interactions

• Ye Kaifu and Zhang Yuan: Their interactions lead to Ye Kaifu adopting Zhang Yuan's philosophy of prioritizing learning over romance. However, Ye Kaifu struggles to maintain this new lifestyle, while Zhang Yuan remains fully committed to his studies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan decides to attend a public lecture to take a break from writing his paper.
• Ye Kaifu, excited about the prospect of Zhang Yuan slacking off, agrees to join him.
• They attend a lecture where the first three rows are empty, suggesting the course is either very easy or very difficult.
• A young, beautiful female substitute teacher, Wang Lili, enters and asks students to move to the front rows.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan: Shows dedication to his studies, even during breaks. He's focused and not easily distracted, even by a beautiful teacher.
• Ye Kaifu: Initially excited about the prospect of Zhang Yuan slacking off, he later admires Zhang Yuan's focus and dedication.

Significant Themes

• Dedication to study and work, even during breaks.
• The impact of appearance and beauty on perception and behavior.
• The dynamics of classroom behavior and teacher-student interactions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Ye Kaifu: Zhang Yuan's seriousness about his studies contrasts with Ye Kaifu's initial excitement and later admiration.
• Students and Teacher Wang Lili: Students move to the front rows to give the beautiful teacher face, but Zhang Yuan and Ye Kaifu, already seated in the front, are unaffected by her appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lili, the teacher, begins a lesson on the Green's function method for two-dimensional Laplace equations.
• Ye Kaifu, initially confident, struggles to follow the lesson and eventually gives up, admiring the teacher instead.
• Wang Lili calls on Ye Kaifu to solve a problem, but he's unable to.
• She then calls on Zhang Yuan, who was asleep, to solve the same problem. Despite his initial disorientation, he provides a correct solution.

Character Developments

• Ye Kaifu: Initially confident, he struggles with the material and eventually gives up, finding satisfaction in admiring the teacher.
• Zhang Yuan: Despite sleeping through most of the lesson, he demonstrates his understanding and ability to solve the problem when called upon.

Significant Themes

• Struggle with complex mathematical concepts.
• The importance of focus and attention in learning.
• The unexpected potential of seemingly unprepared students.

Character Interactions

• Ye Kaifu and Zhang Yuan: Ye Kaifu, initially feeling superior due to Zhang Yuan's sleep, is humbled when Zhang Yuan solves the problem correctly.
• Wang Lili and the students: Wang Lili struggles to engage her students, eventually resorting to calling on students to keep them awake and involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan, the "academic god," answers a complex problem in class, impressing everyone.
• Ye Kaifu seeks Zhang Yuan's help in understanding mathematical physics.
• Zhang Yuan is approached by Xu Yunjing, a graduate student, who gives him an invitation to the Galaxy Award ceremony.
• Zhang Yuan learns he is to receive the award on behalf of his father, who is the actual recipient.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan: Shows his academic prowess and is approached by senior students, indicating his growing reputation.
• Ye Kaifu: Struggles with mathematical physics and feels jealous of Zhang Yuan's abilities.
• Wang Lili: Impressed by Zhang Yuan's solution but initially annoyed by his sleeping in class.
• Xu Yunjing: Switches her focus to mechanical engineering and is friendly towards Zhang Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Genius vs. Hard Work: Zhang Yuan's effortless solutions contrast with Ye Kaifu's struggles, highlighting the theme of natural ability versus hard work.
• Recognition: Zhang Yuan's academic prowess is recognized by his peers, leading to new connections and opportunities.
• Legacy: Zhang Yuan is to receive an award on behalf of his father, highlighting the theme of legacy and the impact of one's actions on future generations.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Ye Kaifu: Despite Ye Kaifu's initial jealousy, he seeks Zhang Yuan's help, showing a willingness to learn and improve.
• Zhang Yuan and Wang Lili: Wang Lili is initially annoyed by Zhang Yuan's sleeping but is impressed by his solution, leading to a friendly interaction.
• Zhang Yuan and Xu Yunjing: Xu Yunjing approaches Zhang Yuan with the award invitation, showing a friendly and mentoring attitude towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Kaifu leaves for space ahead of schedule, marking their farewell.
• Zhang Yuan has 5 days of vacation left and feels a sense of urgency and anxiety.
• Ye Kaifu wipes his eyes multiple times before entering the space elevator, indicating emotional turmoil.
• Zhang Yuan returns to his dormitory and feels lonely, unable to nap.
• He chats with Li Zhendong about their families and the approaching time node.
• Zhang Yuan remembers his "bucket list" and completes an item by eating an expensive popsicle.
• He witnesses a couple in a supermarket and reminisces about his ex-girlfriend.

Character Developments

• Ye Kaifu: Shows emotional vulnerability before leaving for space, hinting at his attachment to Zhang Yuan and the life they shared.
• Zhang Yuan: Feels lonely after Ye Kaifu's departure and struggles to find purpose in his remaining vacation. He reflects on his past relationship and the importance of creating beautiful memories.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the inevitability of change.
• The importance of creating and cherishing happy memories.
• The complexities of human relationships and emotions.

Character Interactions

• Ye Kaifu and Zhang Yuan: Their farewell is filled with tension and unspoken emotions, with Ye Kaifu hinting at his enjoyment of their time together and Zhang Yuan feeling a sense of loss.
• Zhang Yuan and Li Zhendong: They have a casual conversation about their families and the approaching time node, with Li Zhendong expressing his desire to spend more time with his parents.
• Zhang Yuan and his ex-girlfriend (through memory): Their past relationship is portrayed as happy and carefree, with Zhang Yuan reminiscing about the warmth and satisfaction he felt during that time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan reflects on the impermanence of first love and the passage of time.
• He attends the Galaxy Award ceremony, a prestigious biennial event honoring contributions to aerospace.
• The ceremony is lavishly organized, with significant prize money and media attention.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan shows maturity in accepting his role as a proxy for the award winner and seeks Professor Wang's help for his research paper.
• Wang Lili demonstrates her care for Zhang Yuan by ensuring he's appropriately dressed for the event.

Significant Themes

• The impermanence of youth and first love.
• The importance of recognition and reward for scientific contributions.
• The networking opportunities and ulterior motives behind attending such events.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan interacts with Professor Wang Zhong, seeking his help with his research paper and receiving encouragement for his future achievements.
• Wang Lili helps Zhang Yuan prepare for the event, showing concern for his appearance and providing guidance on accepting the award.
• Various attendees network, exchange industry news, and pursue personal agendas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan wins the Galaxy Award First Prize posthumously on behalf of his father.
• He donates the entire prize money (ten million) to the Deep Space Foundation.
• Reporters swarm him for an interview, with Angelica from the Humanities Association asking why he didn't donate to the poor instead.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan shows maturity and generosity by donating the prize money, but also naivety in underestimating the attention it would draw.
• Angelica demonstrates thoughtfulness and concern for the less fortunate, challenging Zhang Yuan's decision.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and poverty disparity.
• The responsibility of the privileged.
• The power of media and public opinion.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Angelica have a tense interaction, with Angelica questioning Zhang Yuan's decision to donate to the Deep Space Foundation instead of the poor.
• Zhang Yuan and the political bigwigs in the audience, who show concern about how he will handle the interview.
• The reporters, who are eager to interview Zhang Yuan about his donation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan, son of a renowned scientist, donates his prize money to the Deep Space Foundation, sparking a public discussion about the foundation's work and its impact on poverty alleviation.
• At a foundation event, a reporter asks Zhang Yuan about the foundation's role in poverty reduction, leading to a public debate.
• Zhang Yuan delivers a well-prepared speech, clearly explaining the difference between donated funds and the gross production value of the aerospace industry, and advocating for the foundation's approach of "making the cake bigger" through space development.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan: Shows unexpected public speaking skills and a deep understanding of the aerospace industry and poverty alleviation issues. He demonstrates his father's influence and his own commitment to the foundation's goals.
• Wang Zhong (Professor Wang): Zhang Yuan's mentor, he is proud of his grand-student's performance and understands the significance of the space elevator's construction.

Significant Themes

• The importance of long-term investment and vision in societal progress (illustrated through the space elevator's construction).
• The difference between short-term aid (giving a fish) and long-term solutions (teaching to fish) in addressing poverty.
• The role of private capital and non-profit organizations in driving technological advancements and societal change.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Wang Zhong: Their interaction shows a mentor-mentee relationship, with Wang Zhong encouraging and supporting Zhang Yuan's public speech.
• Zhang Yuan and the reporter (Angelica): Their interaction highlights the public debate about the foundation's work and Zhang Yuan's ability to clearly articulate his views.
• Capitalists and the Deep Space Foundation: Their interaction shows the foundation's influence and the capitalists' interest in cooperating with it for mutual benefit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Galaxy Award ceremony raises 4.211 billion for the Earth Era project.
• Zhang Yuan's donation of his entire 10-million prize money goes viral, sparking online debates about poverty alleviation vs. space exploration funding.
• Zhang Yuan signs a donation agreement, officially donating the prize money.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan remains calm and unperturbed despite the online backlash, showing maturity and resilience.
• Wang Lili and Xu Yunjing express envy and resentment towards Zhang Yuan's wealth, jokingly wishing him misfortune.

Significant Themes

• The power of social media and public opinion.
• The tension between personal wealth and public responsibility.
• The consequences of deserting one's duties, as illustrated by the risks faced by astronaut deserters.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan interacts with Wang Lili and Xu Yunjing, who tease him about his wealth and decision to donate.
• Zhang Yuan signs a donation agreement, finalizing his decision to donate the prize money.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan faces potential punishment for deserting the Earth Era project due to the resources invested in his training.
• Wang Lili tries to convince him to stay, suggesting he could live comfortably on Earth with his inheritance, but Zhang Yuan remains resolute.
• Zhang Yuan plays a prank on Wang Lili and Xu Yunjing, teasing them about their intelligence.
• Zhang Yuan is chased down by Han Ziyue, who he doesn't initially recognize. She reveals herself as Han Jing's younger sister.
• They have a meal together, and Han Ziyue shares that her sister is engaged but not yet married.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan shows unwavering determination in his decision to leave the Earth Era project, even when faced with potential punishment.
• Wang Lili and Xu Yunjing display a playful, teasing dynamic with Zhang Yuan.
• Han Ziyue has grown into a confident, radiant young woman, pursuing her academic goals diligently.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of one's actions and the impact on future generations (Zhang Yuan's decision to leave the Earth Era project).
• The passage of time and change (Han Ziyue's transformation from a skinny middle school student to a confident young woman).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan interacts playfully with Wang Lili and Xu Yunjing, teasing them about their intelligence.
• Zhang Yuan reconnects with Han Ziyue, who he hadn't recognized initially. They catch up over a meal, discussing their respective lives and the changes in Han Jing's life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuan learns he's one of the 500,000 people leaving Earth.
• Han Ziyue expresses disappointment and tries to make Zhang Yuan help her fix her computer.
• Professor Wang discusses Zhang Yuan's potential role on the spaceship with Captain Ma.
• Wang Zhong reviews Zhang Yuan's paper and finds it impressive but sends it to others for further evaluation.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuan: Shows maturity and responsibility in his decision to leave Earth.
• Han Ziyue: Reveals her pragmatic nature and initial interest in Zhang Yuan's wealth.
• Wang Zhong: Demonstrates his dedication to academia and mentorship, even at his advanced age.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility and sacrifice of pioneers leaving Earth for a new civilization.
• The value and rigor of academic research, as exemplified by Wang Zhong's evaluation of Zhang Yuan's paper.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuan and Han Ziyue: Their conversation reveals their different priorities and expectations.
• Wang Zhong and Captain Ma: Their discussion highlights the challenges and uncertainties of the mission.
• Wang Zhong and Lin Wenda (via email): Wang Zhong seeks Lin Wenda's opinion on Zhang Yuan's paper, showing his commitment to thorough evaluation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lili finds a paper on kinematics by Zhang Yuan and plans to criticize it.
• She reads the paper but struggles to understand it, feeling frustrated and confused.
• Zhang Yuan spends the day with Han Ziyue, fixing her computer, and enjoying attention from her and her friends.
• Wang Lili calls Zhang Yuan at 2 AM, asking for reference books on Geometric Group Theory and Topology to understand his paper.

Character Developments

• Wang Lili: Initially driven by revenge, she becomes genuinely interested in understanding Zhang Yuan's paper, revealing her competitive and determined nature.
• Zhang Yuan: He enjoys the attention he receives but maintains his studious habits, showing a balance between vanity and discipline.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: Wang Lili's desire to outdo Zhang Yuan drives her to understand his paper.
• Knowledge and Learning: The struggle to understand complex mathematical concepts highlights the theme of continuous learning and growth.

Character Interactions

• Wang Lili and Zhang Yuan: Their interactions, initially hostile, evolve into a dynamic where Wang Lili seeks Zhang Yuan's help to understand his paper, maintaining a tense yet cooperative relationship.
• Han Ziyue and Zhang Yuan: They spend a day together, with Han Ziyue enjoying the attention Zhang Yuan brings, and Zhang Yuan enjoying the admiration.