Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Green Leaf Company's holographic game, Green Leaf Shelter, gains worldwide attention due to its claimed one hundred percent realism and expensive game pod.
• Pre-orders surpass one million, despite skepticism about the game's authenticity and safety.
• The game's release date arrives, and it's revealed that the game can also be played on computers, albeit with different graphics and gameplay.
• Wu Gaojun, a Level 2 game streamer, pre-orders the game and plans to stream it on his channel, "Brother Wu Fears No Death."

Character Developments

• Wu Gaojun: A fearless and charismatic game streamer who takes risks to entertain his audience. He pre-orders the game despite its high cost, hoping to boost his popularity.

Significant Themes

• Skepticism and curiosity surrounding new technology.
• The impact of hype and marketing on consumer behavior.
• The gap between the rich and the ordinary people in terms of access to new technology.

Character Interactions

• The global gaming community discusses and debates the authenticity, safety, and value of Green Leaf Shelter on forums and social media.
• Wu Gaojun interacts with his audience on his livestream, engaging them in his excitement and anticipation for the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Gaojun, known as the 'Money-Scattering Boy of the martial world', is playing a new game, 'Green Leaf Shelter'.
• The game has fixed character stats based on real-life information, and the gender is tied to the player's ID card.
• Wu Gaojun's character is born into a world where talent is supreme, and those with poor talent are abandoned in the wilderness.
• The Humanity Protection Company takes care of the abandoned children until they turn ten, at which point they must survive on their own.

Character Developments

• Wu Gaojun's character is abandoned at birth due to his poor talent, leading him to grow up as a drifter.
• Wu Gaojun, the streamer, is initially upset about his character's circumstances but later accepts it as a fixed storyline.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and its impact on one's life.
• The harsh reality of being abandoned due to one's circumstances.
• The role of charity and protection organizations in society.

Character Interactions

• Wu Gaojun interacts with his viewers through the livestream chat, discussing the game's mechanics and his character's situation.
• His character has no interactions yet, as the story has only begun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ge, a gaming streamer, starts playing 'Green Leaf Shelter', a new survival game, and dies within minutes due to an ambush by wild dogs.
• Ji Wu, a member of the Aberration Association, also starts playing the game and recognizes similarities with his past experiences, suspecting a connection to the mysterious 'Green Leaf Shield Company'.
• Shen Yu, the CEO of the Aberration Containment Association, discovers 'Green Leaf Shelter' and recognizes it as a game based on his world, raising concerns about copyright infringement.

Character Developments

• Wu Ge: Confident in his gaming skills, he underestimates the game's difficulty and dies quickly. He remains determined to continue playing.
• Ji Wu: His past experiences in survival and fighting weird entities make him adept at the game. He becomes determined to protect the Aberration Association from potential threats posed by 'Green Leaf Company'.
• Shen Yu: He recognizes the game's potential impact and decides to monitor its development, considering it a possible threat to his world's balance.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in harsh environments.
• The impact of new technologies (full-dive gaming) on society.
• The struggle for power and control between different factions (Anomaly Tamers, Contract Anomalists, official investigators, and now 'Green Leaf Company').

Character Interactions

• Wu Ge interacts with his audience, sharing his initial impressions and frustrations with the game.
• Ji Wu's past experiences and skills allow him to excel in the game, setting him apart from other players.
• Shen Yu's interaction with the game is limited to his observations and decisions, with no direct interaction with other characters yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yu, the protagonist, receives a special SSS talent in a game, allowing him to join Green Leaf Shield Company directly as an executive.
• He discovers that Green Leaf Company uses advanced technology to recruit talent through games, aiming to poach employees from Yi Gui Company.
• Shen Yu finds his luck value undetectable by Green Leaf Company's technology, and his other attributes are maxed out.
• In the game, Shen Yu's high talent allows him to quickly rise through the ranks, making the gameplay uninteresting for him.

Character Developments

• Shen Yu remains pragmatic and analytical, assessing the game's mechanics and Green Leaf Company's intentions.
• He shows no interest in the game's easy progression, preferring the challenges of his real-life Aberration Containment Association.

Significant Themes

• The value of talent and its recognition in the corporate world.
• The use of advanced technology for recruitment and assessment.
• The contrast between the game's easy progression and the challenges of real life.

Character Interactions

• Shen Yu interacts with the game's system and his in-game subordinates, but no significant human interactions occur in this chapter.
• Song Shi and Ling Hanyu are mentioned, but their interactions are not detailed in this chapter.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Green Leaf Company emerges as a threat to Yi Gui Company's market dominance with advanced holographic technology.
• Green Leaf Company announces plans to release a series of high-tech products, including the Smart Brain, challenging Yi Gui Company's technological superiority.
• Bei Mu, Ling Hanyu, and Song Shi discuss the potential impact of Green Leaf Company's aggressive strategies on Blue Star's market and economy.

Character Developments

• Ling Hanyu shows concern for Blue Star's market balance and the potential consequences of Green Leaf Company's actions on the economy and people's livelihoods.
• Bei Mu remains confident in his decisions, despite the potential threats posed by Green Leaf Company.
• Song Shi, as a Supervisor, offers guidance and warnings to Bei Mu, highlighting his responsibility and care for the world's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and its impact on society and the economy.
• The balance between competition and cooperation in the market.
• The responsibility of powerful entities towards the common people and the world's stability.

Character Interactions

• Ling Hanyu and Bei Mu discuss the situation, with Ling Hanyu expressing her concerns, and Bei Mu reassuring her about his decisions.
• Song Shi offers advice and warnings to Bei Mu, demonstrating his role as a Supervisor and his care for the world's well-being.
• Wealth Reaches the Gods, Bei Mu's Contract Anomalist, is mentioned, highlighting its connection to Bei Mu and its unique abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players struggle to survive in the wilderness, with many dying repeatedly.
• Brother Wu, a skilled streamer, reaches age 17 but is shot dead by mercenaries, mistaking him for a savage.
• Other streamers face similar challenges, with scarce resources and dangerous wildlife.

Character Developments

• Song Shi, initially frustrated, analyzes the game's requirements for survival.
• Brother Wu, despite his skills, faces a harsh reality and becomes frustrated.
• Invincible Bro demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of the game's mechanics.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in harsh conditions.
• The importance of resource management and strategic planning.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents (mercenaries mistaking players for savages).

Character Interactions

• Song Shi silently observes other players' struggles.
• Brother Wu interacts with his fans, expressing his frustration.
• Invincible Bro shares his insights with his fans, guiding them through the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Invincible Bro, a top technical content creator, starts playing "New World," a realistic survival game.
• He survives in the wilderness for a year, avoiding dangerous beasts and other players, and finally enters the main storyline.
• In the city, he accepts a job as a cleaner for a company, with a monthly salary of 100,000.

Character Developments

• Invincible Bro demonstrates his caution, skill, and determination in surviving the wilderness.
• He shows excitement and relief upon entering the main storyline and unlocking new game features.

Significant Themes

• Realism and survival in a harsh, unforgiving world.
• The importance of caution and careful planning in the face of danger.
• The impact of choices (jobs) on future development.

Character Interactions

• Invincible Bro interacts with his fans, showing excitement and confidence in his gameplay.
• He communicates with the game's AI, accepting a job and setting his respawn point.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Invincible Bro (Ji Wu) enters the main storyline and becomes the first streamer to do so.
• He joins Some-Such Cleaning Company, a subsidiary of Green Leaf Shield Company.
• Ji Wu discovers another player in the game, but ignores them.
• Bei Mu and Ling Hanyu discuss business strategies, with Bei Mu planning to wait for Ji Wu to make a move.
• Andemen, the Executive President of Green Leaf Shield Company, plans to launch new products to suppress Yi Gui Company during the game's hype.

Character Developments

• Invincible Bro/Ji Wu: He remains calm and observant, noticing the similarities between the game and Green Leaf Shield Company, and decides to log out.
• Bei Mu: He shows his business acumen and confidence, planning to wait for Ji Wu to make a move before acting.
• Andemen: He is focused on suppressing Yi Gui Company and is determined to use the game's hype to launch new products.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the three major companies and their subsidiaries.
• The impact of the holographic game on the market and the potential upheaval it may cause.
• The struggle between Ji Wu and Green Leaf Shield Company, with Ji Wu now having the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wu ignores the other player in the game, showing no interest in interacting with them.
• Bei Mu and Ling Hanyu discuss business strategies, with Bei Mu making decisions and Ling Hanyu providing input and support.
• Andemen delegates tasks to his subordinate, showing his authority and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Andemen, president of Green Leaf Shield Company, orders his subordinate to find and recruit the talented player 'Yi Gui' from Blue Star.
• Green Leaf Shield Company prepares to launch its products on Blue Star, aiming to crush Yi Gui Company's market.
• The three major companies (Green Leaf Shield, War Soul Mining, and Humanity Protection) agree to a non-aggression contract regarding Blue Star, with each company contributing resources, manpower, and funding.

Character Developments

• Andemen is portrayed as a strategic and ambitious leader, willing to go to great lengths to secure talent and resources for his company.
• Yi Gui, though not directly present, is recognized as a highly skilled player, attracting the attention of powerful companies.

Significant Themes

• Resource Scarcity: The three companies' struggle for resources drives their actions and conflicts.
• Power Dynamics: The balance of power between the three companies shapes their decisions and alliances.
• Elitism vs. Discardables: The companies' disregard for the 'lowborn' or 'discarded' people reflects their elitist values.

Character Interactions

• Andemen interacts with his subordinate, giving orders and expressing frustration with the subordinate's incompetence.
• The three companies interact through their non-aggression contract, demonstrating their interdependence and mutual restraint.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Green Leaf Shield Company's products, especially the Smart Brain, are technologically superior to Yi Gui Company's.
• Green Leaf Company begins squeezing into Yi Gui Company's market, causing significant financial losses.
• Yi Gui Company's shareholders and partners start cooperating with Yi Gui Company, causing Green Leaf Company's plans to falter.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu remains calm and confident, not revealing his plans.
• Andemen, the head of Green Leaf Company, becomes frustrated and angry due to the unexpected turn of events.

Significant Themes

• Technological superiority and its impact on business and politics.
• The struggle for market dominance and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu plays a game of Aeroplane Chess with Song Shi, Ling Hanyu, and Wealth Reaches the Gods, demonstrating his dominance and ruthlessness.
• Andemen interacts with his subordinates, expressing his frustration and anger at their poor decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Andemen discovers that Green Leaf Company's profits are not increasing despite market success.
• He investigates and finds that many subsidiaries have been acquired by Yi Gui Company.
• Andemen remembers a former employee who used similar tactics and suspects a connection.

Character Developments

• Andemen shows his sharp business acumen and determination to uncover the truth.
• Manager Rob's past actions are revealed, showing his jealousy and decline in market instinct after encountering a talented employee.

Significant Themes

• The cutthroat nature of business and competition.
• The consequences of jealousy and abuse of power.
• The importance of talent and instinct in business.

Character Interactions

• Andemen confronts Manager Rob about his past decisions and gives him a chance to redeem himself.
• The chapter hints at a possible connection between the former employee and the current situation, suggesting a potential confrontation or reunion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rob, Ji Wu's former colleague, is exposed for driving away a talented employee, Bei Mu, causing significant losses to the company.
• Andemen, the company president, learns about Bei Mu's exceptional talent and sees him as a worthy opponent.
• Ji Wu returns to his original company, only to find it under siege by employees from Yi Gui Company.

Character Developments

• Rob: Reveals his past mistake, shows fear of the Black Prison, and expresses regret for driving away Bei Mu.
• Andemen: Recognizes Bei Mu's talent, feels threatened, and decides to fight Yi Gui Company to the death.
• Ji Wu: Returns to his original company, surprised by the unexpected situation.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its recognition: The story highlights the importance of talent and the consequences of suppressing or overlooking it.
• Corporate rivalry: The competition between companies is fierce, with Andemen ready to fight Yi Gui Company to the death.
• Consequences of actions: Rob's past mistake comes back to haunt him, affecting both him and the company.

Character Interactions

• Rob and Andemen: Rob's confession leads to Andemen's disdain and decision to have Rob taken away.
• Ji Wu and Yi Gui Company employees: Ji Wu is surprised to find Yi Gui Company employees at his original workplace, leading to an awkward situation.
• Manager Ruan and Manager Ma: They discuss business matters, with Manager Ruan requesting revenue records and employee contracts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wu discovers that Green Leaf Company's branch on Blue Star has been acquired by Yi Gui Company.
• Ji Wu contacts Song Shi, who reveals that Bei Mu orchestrated the acquisition.
• Bei Mu's ability, combined with Wealth Reaches the Gods, allows him to continuously influence fortune, leading to the acquisition.
• Green Leaf Shield Company faces financial issues, leading to the loss of its subsidiaries and market control on Blue Star.
• Humanity Protection Company and War Soul Mining Group send representatives to help Green Leaf Shield Company, but War Soul Mining Group secretly defects to Yi Gui Company.

Character Developments

• Ji Wu: Realizes the futility of his undercover mission and contacts Song Shi.
• Song Shi: Reveals that Bei Mu acquired Green Leaf Company's branch and expresses concern about Bei Mu's continuous use of his ability.
• Bei Mu: Successfully acquires Green Leaf Company's branch using his ability and Wealth Reaches the Gods, demonstrating his unique influence over fortune.
• Andemen: Struggles to protect Green Leaf Shield Company's interests but faces setbacks due to the defection of War Soul Mining Group.

Significant Themes

• The influence of fortune and luck on business and acquisitions.
• The importance of partnerships and loyalty in business, and the potential for them to crumble in the face of profit.
• The use of abilities and unique powers to gain an advantage in business.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wu and Song Shi: Ji Wu contacts Song Shi to discuss the acquisition, leading to a revelation about Bei Mu's involvement.
• Bei Mu and Song Shi: Song Shi expresses concern about Bei Mu's continuous use of his ability, while Bei Mu remains confident in his control over fortune.
• Andemen and Humanity Protection Company's representative: They discuss the defection of War Soul Mining Group and the potential for further losses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Green Leaf Shield Company is left in a miserable state after Humanity Protection Company defects to Yi Gui Company.
• Humanity Protection Company's representative praises Yi Gui Company's ideals, leading to Green Leaf Shield Company's defeat and absorption into Yi Gui Company.
• Bei Mu visits Green Leaf Shield Company's headquarters, demands changes in regulations, and orders a banquet to ease the atmosphere.

Character Developments

• Andemen, the executive president of Green Leaf Shield Company, goes from arrogant to defeated and submissive.
• Bei Mu is revealed to be a charismatic and charming individual, unlike his usual serious demeanor, winning over the elite women at the banquet.

Significant Themes

• The power of ideals and convictions in swaying alliances.
• The importance of adaptability and humility in the face of defeat.
• The contrast between Bei Mu's public and private personas.

Character Interactions

• Andemen and Bei Mu interact as equals before Andemen becomes Bei Mu's subordinate.
• Bei Mu charms the elite women at the banquet, showing a side of him that is not typically seen.
• Ling Hanyu and Heavenly Dragon remain loyal and protective of Bei Mu throughout the chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist unlocks the 'God of Wealth Path (Perfect)' special ability, which allows them to gain power by altering others' fortune and advance in level.
• Green Leaf Company merges with three other companies, becoming Yi Gui Company, and expands rapidly, causing a stir in the market.
• The company's products, particularly gaming helmets, are highly sought after, leading to a flood of complaints due to limited stock.
• Yi Gui Company faces pressure from other countries in the Blue Star Alliance to provide aid, but they refuse, citing the Aberration Association's backing.

Character Developments

• The protagonist's Character Card gains a complete personality, consciousness, and memories, and its strength and abilities are fully unsealed.
• The manager of Yi Gui Company is portrayed as strategic and careful, particularly when dealing with matters involving the Aberration Association.

Significant Themes

• Power and Money: The protagonist's ability to control fortune is tied to their wealth, reflecting the power dynamics of money in society.
• Market Competition: The rapid expansion of Green Leaf Company and the response from other companies highlight the cutthroat nature of business competition.
• Alliances and Backing: The Aberration Association's support for Yi Gui Company demonstrates the importance of alliances and backing in maintaining power and influence.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with the Character Card, which now has its own will and personality.
• The manager of Yi Gui Company interacts with representatives from other countries, subtly pressuring them to provide aid to the company.
• Customers interact with Green Leaf Company's customer service, expressing their desire for more gaming helmets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yu completes the special scenario and sets up a teleportation device connecting Headquarters to other worlds.
• Shen Yu withdraws his spiritual power from Bei Mu's Character Card, revealing Bei Mu's past memories.
• Bei Mu's memories show his harsh life in the wasteland, his time at Green Leaf Company, and his eventual joining of the Aberration Association.
• Shen Yu watches Bei Mu's memories, seeing himself as the one who recruited Bei Mu into the Aberration Association.
• Shen Yu completes the special scenario and obtains the Hourglass of Time fragment, allowing him to manipulate time but with significant Weird energy consumption.
• Shen Yu plans to further comprehend the laws of time to reduce energy consumption and uncover the system's secrets.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu: Reveals his past struggles and motivations, becomes a Contract Anomalist, and eventually acquires Green Leaf Shield Company, overcoming his shadows.
• Shen Yu: Completes the special scenario, obtains a time-manipulation ability, and plans to uncover the system's secrets.

Significant Themes

• The power of memory and personal history in shaping characters.
• The consequences of obsession and greed for power and money.
• The potential and limitations of Shen Yu's new time-manipulation ability.

Character Interactions

• Shen Yu and Bei Mu: Shen Yu watches Bei Mu's memories, leading to a better understanding of Bei Mu's character and motivations. Bei Mu addresses Shen Yu as "Chairman" upon waking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Mu and Shen Yu reunite, and Bei Mu suggests a banquet for Headquarters' employees.
• A banquet is held, and employees enjoy a day off to relax and socialize.
• Zhang Lin is promoted to A-rank Contract Anomalist, and his teammates express their desire to join his future team.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu shows a rare, genuine smile and expresses contentment with his current life.
• Zhang Lin reflects on his responsibilities and decides to accelerate his missions to start a team sooner.

Significant Themes

• The importance of camaraderie and teamwork among Contract Anomalists.
• The desire for a sense of belonging and home, as seen in Bei Mu's and Zhang Lin's experiences.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu and Shen Yu share a moment of understanding and connection.
• Zhang Lin's teammates express their support and eagerness to join his future team, strengthening their bond.
• Bei Mu and Zhang Yueling have a humorous interaction, showcasing their contrasting personalities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Green Leaf Company's game, Green Leaf Shelter, is to be distributed to Contract Anomalists.
• Bei Mu announces that reaching max level in the game is a mandatory part of the year-end assessment for Contract Anomalists and employees.
• The game is revealed to be a training tool for containing Weirds and a recruitment tool for potential new Contract Anomalists.
• The game is planned to be launched in other worlds as well.

Character Developments

• Du Jiashi, Zhao Hun, Yang Yu, and others discuss the game and its implications.
• Xu Rou and Yin Nu express curiosity about the game's ability to simulate Weird energy and abilities.

Significant Themes

• The intersection of technology and the supernatural (Weirds and Contract Anomalists).
• The use of virtual reality for training and recruitment.
• The expansion of the game's reach to other worlds.

Character Interactions

• Du Jiashi, Zhao Hun, Yang Yu, and others discuss the game and their plans to play it together.
• Bei Mu announces the game's inclusion in the year-end assessment.
• Contract Anomalists express their surprise and initial reactions to the announcement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Lin, a skilled wilderness survivor, enters the main storyline after the game update that allows team formation.
• Du Jiashi and Zhao Hun, friends from the same city, meet up in the wilderness.
• Du Jiashi encounters a group of players being chased by a swarm of ground bees.
• Du Jiashi uses his survival skills to create a smokescreen, driving the bees away and saving the group.

Character Developments

• Zhang Lin: Confident in his survival skills, he believes he can handle any beast in the wilderness.
• Du Jiashi: Proves his courage and resourcefulness by facing the ground bee swarm and saving the group.
• Moonlit Gentleman: Shows recklessness and poor judgment, causing the group to be chased by the bees. Despite this, he remains cheerful and unapologetic.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork vs. Solitude: The game update allowing team formation changes the dynamics of survival in the wilderness, making it less daunting and more collaborative.
• Adaptability: Characters must adapt to new challenges and situations, such as encountering other players and dealing with swarms of ground bees.

Character Interactions

• Du Jiashi and Moonlit Gentleman: Du Jiashi saves Moonlit Gentleman and his group from the ground bees, leading to an invitation to join their team.
• Moonlit Gentleman and his group: Despite Moonlit Gentleman's reckless actions, the group remains united, showing a mix of frustration, tolerance, and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Jiashi (Courier) meets and joins a party with five other players: Hopeless (leader), Good Person Tutu, Dawn, Moonlit Gentleman, and Zhao Hun (Third Watch).
• Moonlit Gentleman's bad luck is evident as he encounters numerous misfortunes while gathering supplies.
• The group faces a pack of hyenas and later encounters War Soul Group mercenaries, both times thanks to Moonlit Gentleman's bad luck.

Character Developments

• Moonlit Gentleman: Initially seen as unlucky, his bad luck is confirmed throughout the chapter. Despite this, he remains optimistic and proud of his resilience.
• Du Jiashi and Zhao Hun: They initially suspect Moonlit Gentleman might be affected by something unusual (Weird), but later confirm he's just extremely unlucky.
• Hopeless, Good Person Tutu, and Dawn: They accept Moonlit Gentleman's bad luck and adapt to it, showing understanding and patience.

Significant Themes

• Luck vs. Misfortune: Moonlit Gentleman's life-long bad luck is the central theme, highlighting how luck can significantly impact one's life.
• Adaptation and Acceptance: The other players adapt to Moonlit Gentleman's bad luck, showing acceptance and understanding of his situation.

Character Interactions

• Du Jiashi and Zhao Hun probe Moonlit Gentleman's background to determine if his bad luck is due to something Weird.
• Moonlit Gentleman's bad luck puts the group in dangerous situations, but they stick together and support each other.
• The group dynamic is one of acceptance and camaraderie, with Moonlit Gentleman's bad luck becoming a running joke among them.