Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge meets Ying Bai, a student who has been isolated due to her mental state.
• Ying Bai warns Chen Ge not to attend classes in the school, as he will go crazy.
• Chen Ge learns about Ying Bai's past through a family photo, discovering a potential connection to the Old Principal of Muyang Middle School.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows empathy and patience in dealing with Ying Bai, demonstrating his determination to help her.
• Ying Bai: Overcomes her initial reluctance to communicate, revealing her past and expressing concern for Chen Ge's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of bullying and isolation.
• The struggle between acceptance and escape in facing one's problems.
• The potential connection between the Spirit Medium School and Muyang Middle School through the Old Principal.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Ying Bai: Chen Ge's kindness and understanding help Ying Bai open up about her past, leading to a tentative connection between them.
• Ying Bai and Ying Hong: Their relationship is hinted to be strained, with Ying Bai considering Ying Hong as no longer a relative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Bai shares her past with Chen Ge, revealing her mother's poor health, her father's abandonment, and her upbringing by the Old Principal.
• Chen Ge learns about Ying Hong's absence in Ying Bai's memories and decides to investigate further.
• Chen Ge meets Yan Fei, a boy who has shut himself off due to severe bullying, and vows to help him.
• The teacher leaves early, and several students plot against Chen Ge.

Character Developments

• Ying Bai: Reveals her tragic past and her strong bond with the Old Principal.
• Chen Ge: Shows empathy and determination to help Yan Fei and stand against school violence.
• Yan Fei: Shows no reaction or interaction, indicating his severe emotional state.
• Li Bing: Shows concern for Chen Ge's safety and warns him about the impending danger.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of bullying and school violence.
• The importance of standing up against injustice.
• The power of empathy and understanding in helping others.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Ying Bai: Ying Bai shares her past with Chen Ge, and they bond over their shared experiences of loss and hardship.
• Chen Ge and Yan Fei: Chen Ge tries to connect with Yan Fei, vowing to help him and avenge his bullying.
• Chen Ge and Li Bing: Li Bing warns Chen Ge about the danger he's in, showing his concern and friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge intentionally provokes trouble at the Ghost School to create chaos and rebuild order.
• He wanders into the desolate Warehouse District, attracting the attention of bullies.
• Chen Ge encounters a group of wandering ghosts, led by a man named Scar Brother, who are controlled by students from his class.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates his courage and cunning, baiting the bullies into a trap.
• The students from Chen Ge's class show their bullying nature and lack of respect for rules.
• Scar Brother and the other wandering ghosts reveal their fear of the students and their willingness to cooperate with them.

Significant Themes

• The theme of courage and cunning in the face of adversity is highlighted through Chen Ge's actions.
• The power dynamics between students and wandering ghosts are explored, showing the students' ability to manipulate and control the ghosts.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge interacts with the students from his class, provoking them and luring them into a trap.
• Chen Ge encounters Scar Brother and the other wandering ghosts, trying to understand their motivations and weaknesses.
• Li Bing, a student who seems concerned about Chen Ge, follows him but ultimately lacks the courage to intervene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Volumes 4-6 of 'My Adventure House' are published after six months, totaling over 800 pages.
• The editor hints at hidden surprises within the volumes.
• A giveaway event is launched in response to readers' requests, featuring physical items based on the book's content.

Character Developments

• The author expresses gratitude for fans' support, highlighting their journey together over the past six months.
• The author expresses pride in the achievements and the joy brought to fans by the physical items.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and appreciation for fans' support.
• The joy of transforming content into physical items and sharing it with fans.
• The challenges and rewards of the publishing process.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with fans through meet-and-greets and acknowledges their requests for physical items.
• The author communicates with readers through Weibo, providing information on how to participate in the giveaway event.

Rewards Unlocked

• Xiao Xiao & Xiao Bu (blind boxes)
• Zhang Ya standee
• Chibi postcards
• House of Horrors visitor set (ticket + waiver)
• Pen Spirit set
• House of Horrors character cards
• Xu Yin cassette tape replica
• Author's personal autographs

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge is cornered by a group of men in the Warehouse District of the abandoned school.
• He lures them into a dilapidated restroom, where he hides in the last stall, reenacting the fate of a child who died there.
• The men enter the restroom, searching for Chen Ge, and eventually break into the last stall.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: He shows courage and cunning in luring his pursuers into a trap. He also empathizes with the child who died in the restroom, understanding the child's fear and helplessness.
• The Middle-aged Man: He is revealed to have a different motive from the others, planning to silence Chen Ge as a witness.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Helplessness: Chen Ge experiences the fear and helplessness that the child must have felt, highlighting the theme of childhood trauma and the lasting impact of such experiences.
• Revenge and Justice: Chen Ge's plan to swallow the men and avenge the child suggests a theme of seeking justice for past wrongs.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge vs. The Men: Chen Ge outsmarts his pursuers, turning the tables on them.
• Chen Ge vs. The Child's Ghost: Though not physically present, the child's ghost influences Chen Ge's actions and thoughts, leading him to seek revenge on behalf of the child.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge's employees (Bai Qiulin, the Foul Stench boy, and others) eliminate the Old Man and the leader who were pursuing Chen Ge.
• Chen Ge observes the strange reactions of his employees, particularly the Foul Stench boy, to the stench outside the school.
• Chen Ge decides to strengthen his power in the Spirit Medium School before facing the upcoming Underworld Fetus scene.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiulin: Becomes stronger after devouring Xiong Qing's heart, mastering his techniques, and creating a Severed Hand.
• The Foul Stench boy: Absorbs the Foul Stench from wandering ghosts, enhancing himself, and growing larger and more terrifying.
• Chen Ge: Realizes the true power of the Spirit Medium School and the threat of the upcoming Underworld Fetus scene. He decides to strengthen his power and unite the remaining students who can become Door Pushers.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Chen Ge recognizes the need to strengthen his power to face the challenges ahead.
• Unity and cooperation: Chen Ge plans to unite the remaining students who can become Door Pushers to have a say in the upcoming chaos.
• The curse and blessing: Chen Ge accepts his fate and decides to face the challenges head-on.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and his employees: They work together to eliminate the Old Man and the leader, showcasing their teamwork and Chen Ge's leadership.
• Chen Ge and the Foul Stench boy: Chen Ge takes note of the boy's strange reaction to the stench, planning to use him to investigate further.
• Chen Ge and the students from his class: Chen Ge decides to deal with them before the chaos breaks out, demonstrating his determination to protect himself and his interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge films himself punishing the bullies and saves the video on Lin Sisi's phone to expose the bullies' actions.
• Chen Ge intentionally makes himself look tragic and injured to create a more impactful scene.
• He bumps into Li Bing, his desk mate, who apologizes and warns Chen Ge about the bullies' connections.
• Chen Ge shares his principles with Li Bing, emphasizing the importance of standing up against bullying.
• Chen Ge takes Li Bing to the Infirmary to show him Yan Fei, a victim of bullying, and plays the video of him punishing the bullies for Yan Fei to see.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: He stands up against bullying, demonstrating courage, principle, and a desire to inspire others to do the same. He shows empathy for Yan Fei and wants to give him hope.
• Li Bing: Initially afraid to stand up against bullies, Li Bing starts to understand the importance of taking a stand after talking to Chen Ge. He feels guilty for not helping Yan Fei and is moved by Chen Ge's actions.
• Yan Fei: Although unresponsive, Yan Fei shows a reaction when Li Bing lifts the sheet, indicating he can still perceive his surroundings. He may regain hope after seeing Chen Ge's video.

Significant Themes

• Standing up against bullying: Chen Ge emphasizes the importance of opposing bullies and encourages others to do the same.
• Kindness vs. weakness: Chen Ge believes that kindness should not be mistaken for weakness and that people should not fear standing up for what's right.
• Hope and inspiration: Chen Ge wants to inspire Yan Fei and Li Bing, showing them that change is possible and that they don't have to live in fear.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Li Bing: Chen Ge shares his perspective on bullying with Li Bing, inspiring him to consider taking a stand against it.
• Chen Ge and Yan Fei: Chen Ge shows Yan Fei the video of him punishing the bullies, hoping to give him hope and strength.
• Li Bing and Yan Fei: Li Bing feels guilty for not helping Yan Fei and is moved by Chen Ge's actions, potentially leading to a renewed friendship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge wins Yan Fei's trust by first gaining the trust of his friend, Li Bing.
• Chen Ge reveals his knowledge of the Old Principal and Muyang Middle School to Ying Bai, proving he's not a stranger.
• Chen Ge discovers the connection between Ying Bai (Li Xueying) and the Old Principal through the Ballpoint Pen Spirit.
• Chen Ge learns about the Old Principal's nightly visits to the West Suburb and his possible connection to Chen Ge's parents and Dr. Gao.
• Chen Ge decides to take Ying Hong with him, believing she might be connected to Ying Bai/Li Xueying.

Character Developments

• Yan Fei begins to trust Chen Ge after Li Bing vouches for him.
• Ying Bai starts to remember her past and recognizes the students from Muyang Middle School.
• Chen Ge demonstrates his determination to protect and help the students, further solidifying his role as a savior figure.

Significant Themes

• Trust and friendship: Chen Ge's actions show the importance of trust and friendship in overcoming adversity.
• Family and belonging: The students from Muyang Middle School emphasize the importance of family and belonging, even after death.
• Redemption and atonement: The Old Principal's actions show his desire to atone for his past mistakes and redeem himself.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Li Bing: Li Bing's cooperation and support help Chen Ge gain Yan Fei's trust.
• Chen Ge and Ying Bai: Chen Ge's knowledge of the Old Principal and Muyang Middle School helps him connect with Ying Bai.
• Chen Ge and the Muyang Middle School students: Their reunion with Ying Bai strengthens their bond and motivates them to help Chen Ge.
• Chen Ge and the Pen Spirit: The Pen Spirit reveals crucial information about the Old Principal and Ying Bai, deepening Chen Ge's understanding of the story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge encounters Ying Bai, a girl who has been abused by her grandfather, and decides to protect her.
• He discovers the Fourth Ward in the Infirmary, filled with blood-red, cracked mirrors and White Lab Coats.
• A voice from within a mirror pleads for help, revealing that the Doctor in the Infirmary is an impostor and that he is experimenting on the teachers.
• Chen Ge learns that the Doctor is connected to the Cursed Hospital from his Black Phone's Four-Star Scene.
• Chen Ge saves the real Doctor from the mirror, who was trapped by the Mirror Monster.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows empathy and determination to protect Ying Bai. He also demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness in dealing with the Mirror Monster.
• The Real Doctor: Revealed to be a victim, trapped in the mirror by the Mirror Monster. He provides valuable information about the impostor Doctor.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Impersonation: The impostor Doctor has been deceiving the teachers and students, highlighting the theme of deception and its consequences.
• Empathy and Protection: Chen Ge's decision to protect Ying Bai showcases his empathy and willingness to help those in need.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Ying Bai: Chen Ge promises to protect Ying Bai and take her away from the school.
• Chen Ge and the Real Doctor: Chen Ge helps the Real Doctor, but only after extracting information about the impostor Doctor.
• Chen Ge and Xu Yin: Xu Yin assists Chen Ge in pulling the Real Doctor out of the mirror.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge explores the Fourth Ward of the Infirmary, finding it filled with adult patients, unlike the other wards.
• He discovers a unique mirror with a patient gown from the Cursed Hospital hanging over it.
• Chen Ge suspects that the Doctor is a monster from the Cursed Hospital in disguise.
• Chen Ge encounters a mirror with a strange man who keeps smiling, calling himself "No-Smile."

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, trying to extract information from No-Smile without revealing his hand.
• No-Smile reveals that he is an outsider like Chen Ge, having come from the outside world.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and disguise, as the Doctor is revealed to be a monster in disguise, and No-Smile initially lies about his identity.
• The power dynamics between Chen Ge and the monsters he encounters, with Chen Ge trying to maintain control and dominance.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge interacts with No-Smile, trying to extract information about the Doctor and the Fourth Ward.
• Bai Qiulin and Xu Yin accompany Chen Ge, providing support and protection.
• No-Smile's strange behavior and constant smiling create a tense and unsettling atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge encounters a Half-Red Clothed man in a mirror, who reveals he's a No-Smile from the Cursed Hospital.
• The man shares information about the hospital and the Spirit Medium School, hinting at a terrifying existence behind the school.
• Chen Ge decides to take the mirror with him, planning to deal with the man later.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows strategic thinking and caution in dealing with the Half-Red Clothed man.
• No-Smile: Reveals his true nature, displaying intelligence, craziness, and a pathological desire to smile despite his suffering.
• Yan Fei and Ying Bai: Their weakness suggests they need help to recall their pasts, potentially unlocking their Door Pusher abilities.

Significant Themes

• The curse of the Cursed Hospital and its influence on the No-Smiles.
• The importance of memories in the Spirit Medium School and the mirrors containing self-loathing.
• The looming threat from the Blood Mist and the existence behind the school.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and No-Smile: Chen Ge tries to extract information from No-Smile, while the latter attempts to manipulate and deceive Chen Ge.
• Chen Ge and Yan Fei/Ying Bai: Chen Ge decides to help the children recall their pasts to awaken their Door Pusher abilities.
• Chen Ge and the Painter/Chang Wenyu: The emergency broadcast suggests that the Painter and Chang Wenyu have started their move, putting the school in danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge finds Ying Hong's classroom empty, with students reporting that an old man (the Old Principal) took her away.
• Chen Ge discovers Ying Hong's textbooks filled with scribbled curses directed at one person, suggesting Ying Hong's resentment and desire for someone's death.
• Chen Ge learns from Ying Bai that the Old Principal promised to meet her at a burned-down building in the Old Campus if she felt scared and helpless.
• Chen Ge decides to rush to the Old Campus to find the Old Principal and Ying Hong.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows concern for the Old Principal's safety and determination to help him.
• Ying Bai: Recalls the promise with her grandfather and cooperates with Chen Ge.
• Ying Hong: Revealed to be resentful and desiring someone's death, possibly the Old Principal.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and its limits: The Old Principal's unprincipled kindness may lead to his own harm.
• Resentment and its consequences: Ying Hong's resentment and desire for someone's death could lead to tragic outcomes.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Ying Bai: Chen Ge reassures Ying Bai and gains her cooperation to find her grandfather.
• Chen Ge and Ying Hong (through her textbooks): Chen Ge learns about Ying Hong's resentment and desire for someone's death.
• The Old Principal and Ying Hong: Their relationship is revealed to be tense, with Ying Hong resentful and possibly desiring his death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge decides to find the Old Principal, no matter the cost, to understand his parents' connection to the Haunted House and the Black Phone.
• A window in the Spirit Medium School breaks, connecting the scene to the outside and revealing a blood-red city silhouette.
• Director Lei and his team repair the window, but one of them vanishes without a trace.
• Chen Ge realizes that broken windows in Four-Star Scenes might be souls or Obsessions preventing the scene from merging with the blood-red city.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge's determination to find the Old Principal grows, driven by his desire to understand his parents' past and the true nature of the Haunted House and the Black Phone.
• Director Lei and his team are revealed to be accustomed to repairing broken windows, suggesting they have experience dealing with the blood-red city outside the scene.

Significant Themes

• The theme of Obsession continues, with broken windows potentially representing trapped souls or Obsessions preventing scenes from merging with the blood-red city.
• The blood-red city outside the scenes is further explored as a terrifying and insurmountable existence that even top-tier Red-Clothed spirits fear.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and his group hide from Director Lei and his team, avoiding a confrontation.
• Director Lei and his team repair the window, but one of them disappears, hinting at the danger of the blood-red city outside.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge explores the vast Spirit Medium School, discovering abandoned classrooms with eerie remnants.
• He finds an Auditorium identical to one in a Diary he read, with Mannequins displaying negative emotions.
• Chen Ge finds the Backpack but realizes the Black Phone is missing, likely taken by Chang Wenyu.
• He encounters a classroom from Muyang Middle School within the Spirit Medium School.
• Chen Ge finds the Last Classroom, where a girl resembling Ying Bai sits with an Old Man, who appears to be the Old Principal.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates his analytical and cautious nature, planning to create decoy Black Phones.
• Ying Bai shows concern for her grandfather, the Old Principal.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and complexity of the Spirit Medium School, hinting at its potential to be a massive Haunted House scenario.
• The blurring of lines between different schools and stories, suggesting interconnectedness.
• The search for the Old Principal, emphasizing Chen Ge's determination and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge interacts with the Mannequins in the Auditorium, showing his assertive and fearless nature.
• Chen Ge and Ying Bai work together to find the Old Principal, demonstrating their teamwork and shared goal.
• The Old Man's silhouette hints at a potential reunion with Chen Ge and Ying Bai, suggesting a possible resolution to their search.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge remembers encountering the Old Principal at Muyang Middle School during a livestream.
• Chen Ge meets the Old Principal again at the Spirit Medium School and releases the Obsession of Muyang Middle School students to convince him to help.
• The Old Principal reveals that Chen Ge's father helped him enter and exit the Spirit Medium School in the past.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows determination to help the Old Principal and the students, demonstrating his kindness and sense of responsibility.
• The Old Principal: Struggles with his past actions and feels guilty for not considering others, revealing his caring nature towards his students.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and duty towards others, especially those who depend on you.
• Guilt and regret over past actions.
• The power of kindness and sincerity in influencing others.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Old Principal: Chen Ge uses the students' Obsession to appeal to the Old Principal's sense of responsibility, leading to a heartfelt conversation about their pasts and regrets.
• The Old Principal and the students' Obsession: The Old Principal is moved by seeing the students' Obsession, highlighting his deep affection for them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge accidentally enters the Spirit Medium School and encounters the Old Principal, who reveals he had been looking for Chen Ge since his first day at Muyang Middle School.
• Chen Ge reveals he has brought several Red Clothes with him to aid in their escape, including Xu Yin, and hints at an even stronger trump card.
• The Old Principal shares his plan to escape the ghost school through an abandoned well in the Back Playground, leading to a city filled with Blood Mist, and finally to an abandoned Mental Hospital on the third floor.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by bringing Red Clothes to aid in their escape and hinting at a stronger trump card.
• The Old Principal reveals his determination to rescue Xue Ying and his knowledge of the ghost school's layout and rules.

Significant Themes

• The power of preparation and planning in facing adversity.
• The importance of understanding and utilizing the rules of a system to one's advantage.
• The theme of redemption, as the Old Principal seeks to make amends for his past mistakes.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Old Principal form an alliance, with Chen Ge providing the means of escape and the Old Principal sharing his knowledge of the ghost school.
• The Old Principal expresses guilt for using Chen Ge and his parents, while Chen Ge reassures him that it's not necessary to worry about the past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge learns from the Old Principal that his parents left him hints about their troubles, suggesting they faced something extremely challenging.
• Chen Ge reveals he knows of another way to escape the Spirit Medium School, by replacing the School Will and opening the door from within.
• Chen Ge shares Dr. Gao's horrifying experience in the Blood-colored City, convincing the Old Principal that his path is too dangerous.
• Chen Ge decides to use the Abandoned Well at the Back Playground as a backup plan, while still considering entering the Blood-colored City.
• Chen Ge clarifies the situation with the two Li Xueyings, involving Ying Bai and Ying Hong, to prevent misunderstandings within their team.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Becomes more determined to uncover his family's secrets and protect his employees, demonstrating strategic thinking and resolve.
• The Old Principal: Agrees to follow Chen Ge's plan, showing a willingness to adapt and accept the reality of the Spirit Medium School's dangers.
• Ying Bai: Struggles with the presence of Ying Hong, revealing her attachment to Li Xueying and her desire to protect her.
• Ying Hong: Remains cautious and tense around Ying Bai, indicating her awareness of the conflict between them.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and hidden truths: Chen Ge's parents left him hints about their troubles, and the true nature of the Spirit Medium School remains unclear.
• The dangers of the Blood-colored City: Dr. Gao's experience highlights the terrifying risks of entering the city, emphasizing the need for caution and careful planning.
• Team dynamics and trust: Chen Ge clarifies the situation with the Li Xueyings to maintain harmony within their team, demonstrating the importance of open communication and mutual understanding.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Old Principal: They engage in a conversation that leads to the Old Principal agreeing to Chen Ge's plan, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Ying Bai and Ying Hong: Their interaction reveals the tension and conflict between them, stemming from their shared connection to Li Xueying.
• Chen Ge and his Red-Clothed: Chen Ge uses his Red-Clothed to intimidate Ying Hong, demonstrating his authority and willingness to maintain control within their team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Hong hides behind the Old Principal, seemingly confident despite facing three Vengeful Spirits.
• The Old Principal reveals that Ying Hong and Ying Bai are the same person, both being Li Xueying, his adopted daughter.
• Chen Ge finds wadded-up papers in Ying Hong's backpack filled with her resentment and desire to harm the Old Principal.
• The Old Principal shares Xueying's past, revealing her father's abuse and his own ignorance, leading to Xueying's split personality (Ying Hong and Ying Bai).

Character Developments

• Old Principal: Shows remorse and guilt for his past actions, determined to protect Ying Hong despite knowing her true nature.
• Ying Hong: Initially filled with hatred and resentment towards the Old Principal, but her perspective shifts upon seeing his determination to protect her.
• Chen Ge: Realizes the similarity between Ying Hong and Ying Bai's situation and his own with The Shadow, potentially hinting at something related to his family.

Significant Themes

• Split Personality: Explores the concept of a person's inner self being divided due to traumatic experiences.
• Redemption and Guilt: The Old Principal's actions show his desire to make amends for his past mistakes.
• Hints and Clues: Chen Ge continues to uncover clues related to his family and their connection to the Spirit Medium School.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Old Principal: Chen Ge shares his findings with the Old Principal, who reveals Xueying's past, leading to a better understanding of Ying Hong's motivations.
• Ying Hong and the Old Principal: Their dynamic shifts as the Old Principal's protective stance causes Ying Hong to question her hatred towards him.
• Chen Ge and Ying Hong/Ying Bai: Chen Ge decides to let the Old Principal handle the situation, acknowledging the complex nature of Ying Hong and Ying Bai's existence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author apologizes for the delay and announces they will make up for it by posting three chapters the next day.
• No new story events are revealed in this chapter.

Character Developments

• No character development is shown in this chapter, as it primarily focuses on the author's apology and promise.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: The author feels responsible for maintaining the update schedule and apologizes for the delay.
• Commitment: The author demonstrates commitment to their readers by promising to make up for the missed update.

Character Interactions

• This chapter is a direct address to the readers, with no interactions between fictional characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge encounters the Old Principal, who reveals connections between Muyang Middle School, the Third Ward, and Spirit Medium School.
• Chen Ge suspects that the tasks on the Black Phone are not random and might be guiding him to find something he has lost.
• Chen Ge learns about Ying Hong's origin and her first act of retaliation against her abusive foster father.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Realizes the interconnectedness of scenarios and begins to question the purpose behind his experiences. He also considers the possibility of having lost a part of himself.
• Ying Hong: Reveals her true nature and origin, showing her cruelty and desire for revenge. She admits to not knowing why she appeared but finds meaning in her existence through retaliating against her abuser.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of scenarios and their possible purpose.
• The duality of human nature, as seen in Ying Hong and Ying Bai.
• The search for one's identity and purpose, as experienced by Chen Ge and Ying Hong.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge interacts with the Old Principal, learning about the connections between scenarios.
• Chen Ge questions Ying Hong and Ying Bai about their origins and experiences.
• Ying Hong and Ying Bai's relationship is explored, with Ying Hong revealing her true nature and Ying Bai showing fear of her.