Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu proposes a plan to "blow up a star" by creating an artificial black hole using heavy-ion collision experiments influenced by higher dimensions.
• The plan is discussed and deemed feasible, but risky, by Bai Mo and Lin Xu.
• Lin Xu receives a call reporting unanimous opposition to the plan from the Technology Cooperation Center's preliminary review.

Character Developments

• Bai Mo understands the plan's feasibility and its unprecedented nature.
• Xu Jin, despite his Asperger's, has a moment of clarity and decides to dedicate himself to solving the CKC material problem.
• Lin Xu remains calm and collected in the face of opposition, understanding the need to convince others of the plan's safety.

Significant Themes

• The risks and rewards of technological advancement, particularly in the field of higher-dimensional technology.
• The responsibility of scientists to consider the potential consequences of their work.
• The tension between progress and caution.

Character Interactions

• Bai Mo and Lin Xu discuss the plan's feasibility and potential risks.
• Xu Jin expresses his determination to solve the CKC material problem to Lin Xu.
• Lin Xu shares the opposition to the plan with the group, leading to a discussion about the plan's risks and the need for caution.
• Wang Yifan and Joanne discuss the risks and benefits of the plan, highlighting the tension between progress and caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu, the Limiter, is facing a deadlock due to physicists' fears and concerns about the Elitzur–Vaidman Bomb Test.
• The test is deemed too risky, with no guarantee of absolute safety, and some physicists propose alternative paths or transferring risks to another world.
• Lin Xu realizes that the experiment is dangerous but has encountered no resistance in other worlds due to survivor bias.
• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye discuss the experiment's probabilistic nature and the impossibility of determining the outcome from other worlds' experiences.
• Lin Xu suddenly understands that the solution lies in the quantum world's principles, not the macroscopic world's.
• Jiang Xingye receives information about the Elitzur–Vaidman Bomb Test, which can determine the outcome without interacting with the grenade.
• The test's construction begins in Lanzhou, HIRFL, with remarkable speed and efficiency.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu demonstrates his strategic thinking, understanding of quantum principles, and ability to make tough decisions under pressure.
• Jiang Xingye shows her analytical skills and ability to receive and interpret high-dimensional information.
• Zhang Liming exhibits his leadership and understanding of the situation's urgency.
• Joanne expresses admiration for the Chinese infrastructure-building power and Butterfly's (Lin Xu's) abilities.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between safety and progress in the face of imminent danger (the apocalypse).
• The difference between macroscopic and quantum world principles.
• Survivor bias and the importance of considering all possible outcomes, not just successful ones.
• The efficiency and determination of the Chinese nation in infrastructure building.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye work together to understand and solve the problem, demonstrating their complementary skills and trust in each other.
• Zhang Liming and Joanne discuss the situation, expressing their admiration for Lin Xu's abilities and the Chinese response's efficiency.
• Lin Xu and Zhang Liming maintain communication, with Lin Xu providing solutions and Zhang Liming overseeing the implementation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Joanne returns to Jinling from Lanzhou after the successful interaction-free measurement experiment.
• He is greeted by Zhang Liming at the airport and learns about a classified discussion meeting.
• Upon arrival at the Coordination Group's offices, Joanne finds increased security and learns that Butterfly's identity will be revealed to him.
• Joanne is to meet Butterfly during the afternoon's meeting and will have a chance for direct communication afterward.

Character Developments

• Joanne's anticipation and excitement grow as he learns about the meeting and the opportunity to meet Butterfly.
• Zhang Liming remains composed and mysterious about the details of the meeting and Butterfly's identity.
• Lin Xu (Butterfly) shows no sign of extraordinary abilities, appearing as an ordinary young man.

Significant Themes

• The isolation of top-tier scholars and the importance of information exchange in scientific research.
• The anticipation and awe surrounding Butterfly's identity and potential.
• The tension and security surrounding the CKC crystal material and related projects.

Character Interactions

• Joanne and Zhang Liming: They interact with mutual respect and anticipation, with Joanne showing eagerness to learn more about the project and Zhang Liming being secretive but cooperative.
• Joanne and Lin Xu (Butterfly): They meet for the first time, with Joanne expressing surprise at recognizing Lin Xu and Lin Xu introducing himself as Butterfly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu (Butterfly) meets Joanne, who is surprised to learn his identity.
• Butterfly reveals that China has successfully created the first CKC crystal, ready for the first fusion experiment.
• The decision is made to disclose the CKC crystal's progress to the world and bring Butterfly into the public eye.
• An internal press conference is held to announce the CKC crystal's progress to attending scholars, with Joanne as the representative for international cooperation.

Character Developments

• Joanne is impressed by Lin Xu's maturity and intelligence, admiring him despite their opposing views.
• Lin Xu shows confidence in Joanne's abilities, choosing her to lead international cooperation efforts.

Significant Themes

• The disclosure of the CKC crystal's progress signifies humanity's second step towards advanced technology.
• The meeting between Lin Xu and Joanne highlights the potential for cooperation between different nations and ideologies.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Joanne's meeting is filled with mutual respect and admiration, leading to a productive discussion about the CKC crystal and international cooperation.
• The anchor's struggle to understand the technical terms in the news script highlights the significance and complexity of the CKC crystal's disclosure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The official release of CKC crystals' technology sparks global discussions and excitement.
• A news program dedicates a record-breaking 15 minutes and 4000+ words to cover the technology.
• Countercurrent program releases a video illustrating the transformative potential of CKC crystals, including endless energy, food reserves, colossal starships, terraforming, and even instantaneous matter transmission.
• The video triggers a global outpouring of excitement and anticipation.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu, the main developer of CKC crystals, remains low-key despite his significant achievement.
• Jiang Xingye, Lin Xu's wife, is proud of her husband's accomplishment but understands the need for confidentiality.

Significant Themes

• The transformative power of technology: CKC crystals promise to revolutionize energy, food production, space travel, and more.
• Global unity: The technology's potential benefits for all humanity unite people worldwide.
• Confidentiality and recognition: Lin Xu's role in the project is kept confidential, but he receives recognition from his in-laws.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye share a moment of pride and affection after learning that Jiang Xingye's parents have discovered Lin Xu's involvement in the project.
• Lin Xu receives a call from Wang Yifan, indicating that new challenges and demands related to CKC crystals are already emerging.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu realizes the challenge of extracting energy from CKC transformations and discusses potential solutions with Wang Yifan.
• Lin Xu decides to enter the Alliance Era world again to find the answer to energy extraction.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu shows determination and responsibility in tackling the energy extraction problem.
• Wang Yifan demonstrates professionalism and concern for Lin Xu's health.
• Jiang Xingye expresses worry and care for Lin Xu's safety.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to find efficient and stable energy extraction methods.
• The importance of time and opportunities in Lin Xu's traversals.
• The concern for Lin Xu's safety and well-being.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Wang Yifan discuss energy extraction solutions, showing a collaborative and professional relationship.
• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye express care and worry for each other, strengthening their bond.
• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye work together to execute the plan, demonstrating their partnership and trust in each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye reunite, and she reveals she remembers their previous encounters due to an influx of higher-dimensional information.
• Jiang Xingye reveals that higher-dimensional ascension is a lie, and they must find Zhang Liming to understand the truth.
• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye drive to Zhang Liming's location, planning to capture him and convince him to cooperate.
• Lin Xu successfully captures Zhang Liming using a brick, after which Jiang Xingye establishes contact with the authorities.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xingye: She regains her memories from previous encounters and becomes more assertive in her actions.
• Zhang Liming: He is captured by Lin Xu, indicating a shift in power dynamics.
• Lin Xu: He demonstrates quick thinking and decisive action, successfully capturing Zhang Liming.

Significant Themes

• The truth behind higher-dimensional ascension and its potential consequences.
• The importance of time and information in influencing decisions and actions.
• The struggle between different factions (Lin Xu, Jiang Xingye, and Zhang Liming) and their respective goals.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye work together to capture Zhang Liming, demonstrating a level of trust and understanding between them.
• Lin Xu's capture of Zhang Liming highlights the shift in power dynamics between them, with Lin Xu now having the upper hand.
• The interaction between Lin Xu and Zhang Liming is tense and confrontational, reflecting their opposing goals and ideologies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu captures Zhang Liming, who admits to the conspiracy but reveals he didn't foresee the limited restarts of the world.
• Lin Xu learns about the crisis of "vacuum decay" and its potential connection to the idea that "ascension to a higher dimension is a scam."
• Zhang Liming reveals that vacuum decay may lead to dimensional reduction, which he considers a "retreat."

Character Developments

• Zhang Liming: Admits his mistakes, shows regret, and reveals more about his plans.
• Lin Xu: Becomes more determined to save the world, understands the severity of the crisis, and accepts Jiang Xingye as the new Butterfly.
• Jiang Xingye: Accepts the responsibility of being the Butterfly, showing dedication and understanding of her role.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions and the importance of learning from mistakes.
• The struggle between different factions (Butterfly vs. Correctors) and their respective plans to save the world.
• The theme of time and the impact of past actions on the future.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Zhang Liming: Engage in a tense conversation where Lin Xu demands information, and Zhang Liming reveals more about his plans and regrets.
• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye: Discuss the future and Jiang Xingye's new role as the Butterfly. They show mutual respect and understanding.
• Lin Xu and the authorities: Coordinate on how to handle the situation with Zhang Liming and the Correctors, as well as technological development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu awakens with the knowledge of 'dimensional reduction' and 'vacuum decay' due to the Time Storm.
• Zhang Liming's plans for ascension or dimensional reduction fail, leaving humanity with little hope.
• Lin Xu enters Bracelet World in 2044, where he meets Jiang Xingye and learns about the impending Time Storm and humanity's final hour.
• The Dimensional Reduction Plan is initiated as a last resort to save humanity, with Lin Xu witnessing the event.
• Lin Xu is tasked with remembering crucial information about energy extraction and the Barrier activation process for his next entry into the world.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu: He remains cautious and analytical, absorbing information and understanding the dire situation humanity faces.
• Jiang Xingye: She appears more determined and desperate, revealing that she has been working tirelessly to save humanity.
• Zhang Liming: He shows a united front with Lin Xu, acknowledging their shared fate and the importance of the Dimensional Reduction Plan.

Significant Themes

• Despair and hope: Despite the grim situation, humanity clings to the hope of dimensional reduction or salvation by Butterfly.
• The human spirit: The calm and united demeanor of the people facing the end of their world highlights their resilience and strength.
• Information and knowledge: Lin Xu's primary goal is to gather information, emphasizing the power of knowledge in desperate times.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye: They work together, with Jiang Xingye providing crucial information and Lin Xu absorbing it, preparing for his next entry into the world.
• Lin Xu and Zhang Liming: They maintain a tense relationship, with Lin Xu still unsure of Zhang Liming's true intentions, but they acknowledge their shared fate in the face of the Time Storm.
• The people and Lin Xu: Though not interacting directly, the people's calm acceptance of their fate serves as a stark contrast to Lin Xu's determination to save them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu returns from the Alliance Era world, bringing crucial energy extraction solutions and refined Limiter technology.
• He learns about a potential barrier technology to contain vacuum decay, but its full potential is uncertain.
• Lin Xu realizes that his next entry into the Alliance Era world will be their last, marking the final farewell.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu feels the weight of the Alliance Era's close brush with success and their impending demise, causing him emotional distress.
• Jiang Xingye demonstrates understanding and empathy for Lin Xu's feelings but also shows determination and resolve, pushing him to focus on their mission.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of the apocalypse and the struggle for survival.
• The emotional toll of witnessing worlds' fates and the need to remain focused on the mission.
• The importance of saying goodbye and acknowledging the contributions of past worlds.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu shares his findings and emotions with Jiang Xingye, seeking solace and support.
• Jiang Xingye provides comfort, understanding, and a firm push to keep Lin Xu focused on their mission, ultimately helping him regain his determination.
• Their interaction highlights their strong bond and mutual reliance, as well as Jiang Xingye's growing role as a support figure for Lin Xu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The current era is nearing its end, and a new era is about to begin.
• The author plans to spend today refining the chapters, as they are crucial for the story's climax and the introduction of the new era.
• Tomorrow, the author aims to add 12,000 to 15,000 words, concluding the current volume and setting the stage for the new era.

Character Developments

• No significant character developments are mentioned in this chapter, as it focuses primarily on the plot and the author's writing process.

Significant Themes

• Transition: The chapter emphasizes the transition from one era to another, suggesting change and new beginnings.
• Importance of refinement: The author's decision to spend today polishing the chapters underscores the theme of careful preparation and attention to detail.

Character Interactions

• The chapter is written from the author's perspective, so there are no character interactions mentioned. It primarily discusses the author's plans and thoughts regarding the story's progression.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ren Jian, his wife, and daughter, Ren Xiaoxiao, are preparing to watch the launch of Star Voyager II, a spacecraft aiming to create a star through nuclear fusion.
• Xiaoxiao packs her backpack with essentials, including a camera to capture the spaceship's launch.
• The family meets other entrepreneurs and parents at the viewing ceremony, including a couple whose daughter, Ruo Ruo, recently underwent surgery for a glioma at the Institute of Physics.

Character Developments

• Ren Xiaoxiao: She shows curiosity and excitement about space and aliens, demonstrating her intelligence and inquisitive nature.
• Ren Jian: He displays a mix of pride, humility, and ambition, acknowledging his company's growth while downplaying his role in it. He also shows concern for his daughter's safety and well-being.
• Ruo Ruo: She appears shy but friendly, having recently undergone a life-threatening surgery, which has likely given her a newfound appreciation for life and experiences.

Significant Themes

• Progress and Innovation: The launch of Star Voyager II symbolizes humanity's advancements in space exploration and nuclear fusion technology.
• Childhood Innocence and Wonder: Xiaoxiao and Ruo Ruo's excitement and curiosity about the spaceship highlight the innocence and wonder of childhood.
• Overcoming Adversity: Ruo Ruo's recovery from a glioma represents triumph over adversity and the power of medical advancements.

Character Interactions

• Ren Jian and Xiaoxiao: They share a warm and affectionate father-daughter bond, with Xiaoxiao looking up to her father and Ren Jian showing concern and pride in his daughter's interests.
• Xiaoxiao and Ruo Ruo: The two girls quickly become friends, bonding over their shared excitement about the spaceship launch and their mutual love for cameras and videos.
• Ren Jian and other entrepreneurs: They engage in friendly banter and networking, acknowledging their past rivalries but also recognizing the potential for collaboration and mutual growth in the face of significant national projects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ren Xiaoxiao and Ruo Ruo watch the launch of Star Voyager II, carrying a CKC crystal for a negative-energy fusion experiment.
• The experiment is a success, creating a unique, one-of-a-kind star that will leave an indelible mark on the universe.
• Ruo Ruo throws paper cranes into the air, symbolically sending them with the spacecraft to accompany the lonely star.

Character Developments

• Ren Xiaoxiao shows curiosity and a desire to understand complex scientific concepts, while also displaying empathy and understanding towards Ruo Ruo's situation.
• Ruo Ruo, despite her illness and slow comprehension, exhibits resilience, hope, and a unique perspective on life and death. She finds comfort in the idea of the lonely star being accompanied by the "souls" of the paper cranes.

Significant Themes

• Loneliness and Connection: The star's loneliness mirrors Ruo Ruo's own feelings of isolation due to her illness. The paper cranes represent connections with others, both living and deceased.
• Understanding the Universe: The characters grapple with understanding complex scientific concepts and the vastness of the universe, highlighting humanity's curiosity and desire to explore.
• Death and Afterlife: Ruo Ruo's thoughts about her fellow patients turning into stars reflect her coping mechanism for dealing with death and loss.

Character Interactions

• Ren Xiaoxiao and Ruo Ruo form a bond as they watch the launch together, sharing their thoughts and feelings about the event and the universe.
• Ren Xiaoxiao shows kindness and patience towards Ruo Ruo, helping her understand complex concepts and supporting her emotionally.
• Ruo Ruo opens up to Ren Xiaoxiao about her experiences with illness and loss, finding solace in their shared moment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu visits the Bracelet World one last time before the Limiter experiment in the Destiny Stone Main World.
• The Bracelet World is on the brink of collapse, with vacuum decay set to occur in 26 minutes.
• Humanity in the Bracelet World plans to activate a barrier at the 25th minute to freeze time and enter a lower dimension.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu accepts that he cannot change the Bracelet World's fate and decides to say his final goodbyes.
• Zhang Liming, despite his rationality and utilitarianism, is shown to have human fears and emotions, particularly a fear of the void.
• Jiang Xingye remains calm and focused on her duty until the end.

Significant Themes

• The fear of the void and the unknown.
• The perception of time and its linearity.
• The acceptance of fate and the choice between waiting for rescue or facing existence's pain.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Zhang Liming have a philosophical conversation about death, time, and fear, leading to a rare moment of vulnerability from Zhang Liming.
• Lin Xu says his final goodbyes to Jiang Xingye, acknowledging that they might meet again in another world.
• The people in the Bracelet World prepare for the end together, with a sense of unity and acceptance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu wakes up after witnessing a catastrophic event and finds humanity has attempted "two-dimensionalization" to survive a higher-dimensional tsunami.
• A successful experiment activates the Limiter, extending a higher-dimensional channel's duration, proving the device's effectiveness.
• Lin Xu notices familiar gravitational pulse noise in the experiment data, leading to the discovery of another world that activated CKC fusion before them.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu: Realizes the success of the Limiter experiment and becomes determined to explore the source of the familiar gravitational noise.
• Zhang Liming: Discovers the familiar gravitational pulse noise in the experiment data and reports it to Lin Xu.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The primary goal of humanity is to survive the higher-dimensional tsunami.
• Exploration: Lin Xu's curiosity and determination to explore the source of the familiar gravitational noise.
• Uniqueness of the World: The main world's progression possesses uniqueness, challenging the origin of the familiar gravitational noise.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Zhang Liming: Collaborate to analyze the experiment data and discuss the source of the familiar gravitational noise.
• Lin Xu and the Experiment Team: Lin Xu leads the team through the Limiter experiment and orders data analysis afterward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu finds himself in a higher-dimensional space after his world's collapse.
• He witnesses the birth of the universe and humanity in a rapid sequence.
• Jiang Xingye, a higher-dimensional being, explains the nature of their reality to Lin Xu.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu: Realizes the true nature of humanity's existence and struggles with the implications of predestination.
• Jiang Xingye: Reveals her knowledge of the universe's workings and humanity's role in it.

Significant Themes

• Predestination vs. Free Will: The tension between humanity's predetermined fate and its desire for agency.
• Humanity's Role: The question of why humanity exists and its purpose in the universe.
• Reality and Perception: The difference between how humanity perceives its reality and the true nature of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye: They communicate about the nature of reality, with Jiang Xingye serving as a guide and Lin Xu grappling with the implications of her revelations. Their interaction is marked by mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xingye explains the universe as a program with humanity as a self-replicating bug.
• The impending disaster is likened to a program's restart or rollback, initiated by a higher-level entity.
• Lin Xu struggles with the futility of resistance against such an entity.
• Jiang Xingye reveals that humanity can influence higher dimensions and even levels 'above dimensions' by mastering their world's authority.
• She takes Lin Xu to a reconstructed Earth, the starting point of a loop that includes all the worlds he's experienced.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu: Struggles with the weight of understanding humanity's unique existence and the futility of resistance against a higher power. Ultimately accepts the task to complete the loop.
• Jiang Xingye: Remains calm and informative, revealing more about the universe's nature and humanity's role within it.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and humanity's place in the universe.
• The futility of resistance against overwhelming odds and the search for meaning in struggle.
• The influence of humanity on the universe and vice versa.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye engage in a philosophical discussion about the nature of the universe and humanity's role within it, leading to Lin Xu's acceptance of his task.
• Jiang Xingye takes Lin Xu to a reconstructed Earth, revealing more about the loop and humanity's influence on the universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The narrator, an author, struggles to complete and understand their own complex story, set in the Ascension Era.
• They decide to take a day off from writing, acknowledging the need to clarify the story's mechanics for the readers.
• The author plans to update the story with twelve thousand words the next day, indicating a significant expansion of the narrative.

Character Developments

• The author's frustration and self-doubt become apparent as they grapple with their work's complexity.
• They demonstrate self-awareness and responsibility by recognizing the need to explain the story's mechanics more clearly.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of creation: The author's difficulty in completing and understanding their own story reflects the challenges of artistic creation.
• The importance of clarity in storytelling: The author's decision to revisit and explain the story's mechanics highlights the value of clear communication in narrative.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their readers indirectly through their apology and promise to improve the story, showing respect and consideration for their audience.
• The author's internal dialogue reveals their self-critique and determination to improve their work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu arrives in a meticulously designed, enormous "garden" on Earth, created by humans of a higher-dimensional civilization.
• Jiang Xingye explains the structure of worlds and dimensions, and the concept of a 'loop'.
• Lin Xu learns that the higher-dimensional civilization sent information to his world, leading him to this place.
• Jiang Xingye reveals that their civilization needs countless three-dimensional worlds layered along time to form a genuine four-dimensional civilization.
• The 'loop' is explained as missing 'arcs' that need to be completed for their civilization to become whole and understand its origins and purpose.
• Lin Xu is tasked with finding the simplest piece of information that can drive a three-dimensional world towards dimensional ascension.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu gains a deeper understanding of higher-dimensional concepts and his role in the project.
• Jiang Xingye demonstrates her knowledge and leadership, guiding Lin Xu through complex ideas.

Significant Themes

• Dimensional ascension and the structure of worlds.
• The importance of information and knowledge in driving civilization progress.
• The concept of a 'loop' and the need to complete it for understanding and wholeness.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye engage in a dialogue to explain and understand the higher-dimensional broadcasting project.
• Lin Xu shows understanding and willingness to help, while Jiang Xingye provides guidance and clarity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye discuss broadcasting a "spell" through higher-dimensional space to save worlds from apocalypse.
• They realize their civilization is incomplete and fragile, with only 20 minutes left until the apocalypse.
• The world begins to crumble, with mountains and grass decaying rapidly due to timeline devouring.
• Lin Xu understands he's the "Stone of Destiny," the strongest pseudo-fourth-dimensional civilization.
• They decide to broadcast a spell to extend their civilization's timeline and improve abilities.

Character Developments

• Lin Xu shows thoughtfulness and caution in choosing the spell, reflecting his growth.
• Jiang Xingye demonstrates patience and understanding, supporting Lin Xu's decision-making process.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against apocalypse and time's devouring.
• The search for a simple, intuitive, and verifiable spell to save civilizations.
• The interconnectedness and isolation of different civilizations in higher dimensions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xu and Jiang Xingye collaborate, with Jiang Xingye guiding Lin Xu and showing empathy for his situation.
• Lin Xu seeks Jiang Xingye's advice and considers her input in his decision-making process.