Ch. 81Gu Yue feigned a stomachache and acted spoiled, "Wife-- rub it for me."
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin An and Gu Yue visit the factory where Wei Xiaofeng works. Ye Yingluo, the homeroom teacher, initially questions Lin An but quickly changes her attitude due to his status.
- Lin An leaves the factory, followed by Gu Yue and Shadow Brake. Ye Yingluo watches them go, remembering a past encounter with the Holy Spirit Cult and worrying about her involvement.
- On the way out, Lin An encounters Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi carrying Wei Xiaofeng, who is severely injured due to radiation exposure. A doctor declares Wei Xiaofeng unsavable and suggests he be sent to Ten Thousand Souls University for further study after his death.
- Wei Xiaofeng, on his deathbed, vows to haunt Lin An even as a ghost.
Character Developments
- Ye Yingluo: She shows a stark contrast in her behavior towards Lin An, initially stern but quickly becoming amiable due to his status. She struggles with her past involvement with the Holy Spirit Cult.
- Wei Xiaofeng: He absorbs radiation to try and gain an advantage, leading to severe injuries and a grim prognosis. He harbors deep hatred towards Lin An.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The chapter emphasizes the power dynamics at play, with Lin An's status affording him special treatment and Ye Yingluo's deference.
- Consequences of Actions: Wei Xiaofeng's decision to absorb radiation leads to severe consequences, illustrating the theme of actions having reactions.
- Fear and Guilt: Ye Yingluo grapples with fear and guilt over her past involvement with the Holy Spirit Cult.
Character Interactions
- Lin An and Gu Yue: Gu Yue continues to act spoiled and dependent on Lin An, with Lin An showing mild exasperation but no real disapproval.
- Lin An and Wei Xiaofeng: Their interaction is tense, with Wei Xiaofeng blaming Lin An for his predicament and vowing revenge.
- Ye Yingluo and Lin An: Ye Yingluo's initial sternness gives way to deference and flattery due to Lin An's status.