Ch. 21Xu Sanshi's Approach
Key Plot Points and Events
- Le Zhengyue, a young man with two guards, visits Jiang Nannan's home, seeking an audience with her mother.
- He brings a sumptuous meal, which Jiang Nannan and her mother share with him.
- Meanwhile, at the Xu Family mansion, Xu Sanshi is frustrated by his inability to find Jiang Nannan.
- Xu Sanshi engages in intimate behavior with a young woman, which is secretly recorded by a guard.
Character Developments
- Le Zhengyue: Polite, calm, and respectful, he contrasts with Xu Sanshi's crude and indifferent nature. He seems to be genuinely interested in Jiang Nannan and her mother.
- Jiang Nannan: She is initially distrustful of Le Zhengyue but warms up to him due to his polite behavior and the luxurious meal. She remains unaware of his true intentions.
- Xu Sanshi: He is shown to be impatient and irritable in his search for Jiang Nannan. He also engages in promiscuous behavior, which is recorded by a guard.
Significant Themes
- Contrast in Male Behavior: Le Zhengyue's polite and respectful demeanor is contrasted with Xu Sanshi's crude and disrespectful behavior, highlighting the different ways men can approach women.
- Power Dynamics: Le Zhengyue's arrival and the luxurious meal he brings emphasize the power dynamics at play, with Le Zhengyue holding a higher social status than Jiang Nannan and her mother.
Character Interactions
- Le Zhengyue and Jiang Nannan: Le Zhengyue's polite behavior and the luxurious meal he brings lead to a warming of Jiang Nannan's initial distrust towards him.
- Xu Sanshi and the Guard Captain: Xu Sanshi's intimate behavior with a young woman is recorded by a guard, hinting at potential future consequences or revelations.