Chapter Summaries

In this chapter, Gu Jinxing, Hu Jiayao, and Zhang Tianyu discover a hidden room in the Ailin Group headquarters, which turns out to be the 'G-spot' they've been searching for. Inside, they find a row of acrylic display cases containing soft, round objects, which Zhang Tianyu is obsessed with. Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao manage to retrieve the objects before the mission's time runs out. Meanwhile, Wen Nan and Yu Shujun return to the respawn point, where Yu Shujun enters the bedroom and slams the door shut, leaving Huang Yan bewildered. Hu Jiayao returns with the objects, causing Huang Yan to exclaim in surprise and confusion.

Key Plot Points

• Discovery of the hidden room (G-spot)
• Retrieval of the mysterious objects from the display cases
• Yu Shujun's unusual behavior at the respawn point

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu's obsession with the objects in the display cases
• Gu Jinxing's leadership and caution
• Hu Jiayao's playful and curious nature
• Yu Shujun's mysterious and assertive behavior

Significant Themes

• The search for the 'G-spot' and its mysterious contents
• The contrast between Gu Jinxing's seriousness and Hu Jiayao's playful nature
• The unusual behavior of NPCs, as seen with Yu Shujun

Character Interactions

• Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao work together to retrieve the objects
• Zhang Tianyu's obsession causes Gu Jinxing to restrain him
• Huang Yan's confusion and surprise at Yu Shujun's behavior and the objects Hu Jiayao brings back

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group receives pink lumps, suspected to be 'G-Spot' welfare items, from Gu Jinxing.
• They examine and discuss the items, with Huang Yan and Hu Jiayao initially finding them convincing, but Wen Nan dismisses them as not authentic.
• The group enters the main quest settlement, and each member confirms their identity, receiving their settlement results.
• Huang Yan and Yang Mingzhong, despite transferring their target's Soul Puppet, receive average quest scores and no extra rewards, except for Yang Mingzhong's Portable Storage Ring.

Character Developments

• Hu Jiayao: Initially naive, he is easily swayed by appearances but later echoes Wen Nan's assessment.
• Huang Yan: Shows his lack of experience in certain areas and his eagerness to please, but also demonstrates his potential in livestream popularity.
• Yang Mingzhong: Remains silent and diligent, showing unexpected generosity by offering his extra reward to Wen Nan.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs Reality: The group initially focuses on the appearance of the items, but Wen Nan's assessment reveals their inauthenticity.
• Livestream Popularity: Huang Yan's high livestream popularity is noted, contrasting with Yang Mingzhong's low popularity.
• Teamwork and Sharing: Yang Mingzhong's offer to Wen Nan shows a sense of teamwork and selflessness.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Huang Yan: Wen Nan corrects Huang Yan's initial misjudgment of the items, showing his leadership and experience.
• Yang Mingzhong and Wen Nan: Yang Mingzhong offers his extra reward to Wen Nan, showing respect for his leadership and a willingness to support the team.
• Hu Jiayao and Huang Yan: The two initially agree on the items' authenticity but later echo Wen Nan's assessment, showing their willingness to follow his lead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan's guild members settle their main mission rewards, with Yang Mingzhong receiving an extra reward—a soft, pink mass.
• Wen Nan settles his mission, scoring 72 points and earning over 700,000 gold coins, but doesn't qualify for the lucky draw due to the Soul Puppet item.
• Main Mission 2 begins immediately after Main Mission 1, titled "It's so itchy there, help me out."

Character Developments

• Wen Nan: Realizes the importance of not cutting missions too close and starts considering grooming Gu Jinxing as his vice-president.
• Gu Jinxing: Shows loyalty and admiration for Wen Nan's strength, considering him a powerful figure.
• Guo Xiaofu: Feels lucky to be in Wen Nan's guild, impressed by his earnings.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and not rushing missions (Wen Nan's realization).
• The power dynamics and loyalty within the guild (Gu Jinxing's admiration and Guo Xiaofu's luck).

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan interacts with his guild members, learning about their mission results and earnings.
• Guo Xiaofu expresses his shock and luck at being in Wen Nan's guild.
• Gu Jinxing admires Wen Nan's strength and considers him a powerful figure worth serving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The second main quest is triggered, titled "Hero Yang Becomes Famous Throughout the World."
• The quest involves helping Ailin, who is suffering from an unusual illness causing intense itching.
• The quest countdown is 48 hours.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan (Guild Leader) realizes the quest is not about his target, Guan Ailin, but the Ailin Group.
• Yu Shujun reveals that destroying a character's Soul Puppet doesn't break the game's rules.

Significant Themes

• The quest's description is metaphorical, hinting at underlying issues within the Ailin Group.
• The game world's rules and penalties are explored, with Yu Shujun providing insights.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and his team members discuss the quest, with Guo Xiaofu showing enthusiasm and Huang Yan expressing skepticism.
• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun have a brief conversation about the Soul Puppet and its destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The livestream of 'Nine Times a Night' resumes with the second main quest, 'Itchy Help Me Out', which is different from the one experienced by a previously mentioned player who died.
• The streamer is suspected to have received a hint from another player about the 'G-spot' in the dungeon, which could help him find it.
• Wen Nan visits Guan Ailin at her office, finding her in pain due to stomach cramps. He offers her painkillers, but she doesn't want to leave him alone.

Character Developments

• The streamer, 'Nine Times a Night', is revealed to be a legendary pro who can see things from unique angles, even after death.
• Guan Ailin, despite her tough exterior, is shown to be vulnerable and in need of help when she's in pain.
• Wen Nan demonstrates his understanding and consideration for Guan Ailin's feelings, trying to help her despite not knowing how.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the main quest changing, suggesting a dynamic or glitch in the game's dungeon.
• The theme of helping others, with Wen Nan trying to assist Guan Ailin despite her initial reluctance to accept help.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Guan Ailin's interaction is subtle yet meaningful. Wen Nan offers help, and despite Guan Ailin's initial reluctance, she accepts it, showing a level of trust in him.
• The streamer and the audience in the livestream chat discuss the game's mechanics and the streamer's abilities, showing their admiration and respect for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan attempts to massage Guan Ailin in her office during a conference call, hoping to increase her affection rating.
• Guan Ailin's affection rating increases due to Wen Nan's actions, reaching 43%.
• A partner on the conference call reveals they've accessed a confidential lab, causing Guan Ailin to suspect Yang Jingyuan's involvement.
• Wen Nan suspects the lab might be related to the hidden G-spot and the second main quest.

Character Developments

• Guan Ailin: Shows vulnerability and enjoyment during Wen Nan's massage, but maintains professionalism during the conference call.
• Wen Nan: Becomes more confident in his interactions with Guan Ailin, showing understanding and consideration for her.

Significant Themes

• Affection and Intimacy: Wen Nan's actions aim to increase Guan Ailin's affection towards him, leading to physical intimacy.
• Professionalism vs. Personal Life: Guan Ailin balances her personal enjoyment with her professional duties during the conference call.
• Secrets and Trust: The confidential lab and Guan Ailin's suspicions about Yang Jingyuan highlight the theme of trust and secrets within the company.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Guan Ailin: Wen Nan initiates physical contact, and Guan Ailin responds positively, though she maintains composure during work.
• Guan Ailin and Stephen (Partner): Guan Ailin reprimands Stephen for breaking into the confidential lab, hinting at a power dynamic between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan tries to broach the topic of "GATE" with Guan Ailin, but she avoids the discussion.
• Guan Ailin's inner thoughts reveal her stress and suspicion about a secret laboratory behind the GATE.
• Wen Nan accidentally learns about the laboratory during a conference call.
• Yang Jingyuan arrives, and Guan Ailin warns her to stay away from Wen Nan.
• Wen Nan leaves the office, and Zhang Beibei pulls him into a storage room, revealing she has a key to a secret laboratory.

Character Developments

• Guan Ailin: Struggles with corporate issues, feels betrayed, and is physically unwell.
• Wen Nan: Shows empathy and understanding towards Guan Ailin's situation.
• Yang Jingyuan: Shows hostility towards Guan Ailin and claims Wen Nan as her own.
• Zhang Beibei: Desperate and secretive, seeks Wen Nan's help regarding the laboratory key.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal in corporate politics.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the stress it causes.
• The power dynamics between Guan Ailin, Yang Jingyuan, and Wen Nan.

Character Interactions

• Guan Ailin and Wen Nan: They share a moment of intimacy, but Guan Ailin remains guarded about work issues.
• Guan Ailin and Yang Jingyuan: Hostile and tense, with Guan Ailin warning Yang Jingyuan to stay away from Wen Nan.
• Wen Nan and Zhang Beibei: Wen Nan is protective of Zhang Beibei, but she teases him before revealing her secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Beibei, Wen Nan's junior sister, reveals she's a corporate spy for Yang Jingyuan, planted in Ailin Group.
• She's given a key to a secret laboratory by Yang Jingyuan, tasked with stealing an S-rank confidential document.
• Wen Nan agrees to help her, setting a condition that she must cut ties with Yang Jingyuan or leave Ailin Group afterward.
• Wen Nan finds the key item for Main Mission 2 and hands it over to Gu Jinxing for safekeeping.

Character Developments

• Zhang Beibei: Reveals her true colors as a corporate spy, shows distress and fear about the task given to her.
• Wen Nan: Shows understanding and willingness to help, sets conditions to ensure Zhang Beibei's loyalty changes.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal in the corporate world.
• The consequences of one's actions and the need to make amends.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Zhang Beibei: Their dynamic shifts from senior-junior to one of mutual dependence, with Wen Nan taking a protective role.
• Wen Nan and Gu Jinxing: Wen Nan entrusts Gu Jinxing with the key item, showing trust in his team member.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao are in the G-Point, trying to find the entrance to the secret laboratory.
• They discover that the green breathing lights on the wall are connected to critical equipment, and destroying them will trigger a high-level alarm.
• Gu Jinxing finds a controlled player, similar to Zhang Tianyu, who can help them locate the entrance.
• Hu Jiayao smashes a floor tile, revealing a hidden door, which Gu Jinxing unlocks with the key.
• An alarm blares, signaling that security NPCs are rushing towards them.

Character Developments

• Gu Jinxing demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution, understanding the importance of the green lights and the potential dangers of triggering the alarm.
• Hu Jiayao shows his strength and obedience, following Gu Jinxing's instructions without question.
• Wen Nan is distracted from his current activity by the alarm, indicating his awareness and responsibility towards his guild members.

Significant Themes

• Caution and Strategy: Gu Jinxing's careful approach highlights the importance of thinking before acting, especially in high-stakes situations.
• Teamwork and Communication: While not explicitly shown in this chapter, the brothers' cooperation and the guild chat indicate the importance of teamwork and communication in their shared mission.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao: The brothers work together, with Gu Jinxing providing the plan and Hu Jiayao executing it. They trust and rely on each other.
• Wen Nan and Yang Jingyuan: Their interaction is brief but intense, showing a level of intimacy and mutual desire. Wen Nan's pause due to the alarm hints at his divided attention between his current activity and his responsibilities as a guild leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao infiltrate Ailin Group headquarters and discover a hidden room filled with black metal boxes.
• They search for an S-class classified document, their main mission objective.
• An alarm is triggered, and security personnel arrive in five minutes.
• Hu Jiayao finds the document on a desk in the hidden room, and they escape just in time.
• Wen Nan captures Yang Jingyuan and dresses her in a maid outfit, but he becomes distracted by thoughts of Yu Shujun.

Character Developments

• Gu Jinxing demonstrates his efficiency and calm under pressure during the search.
• Hu Jiayao shows initiative by volunteering to keep watch and finds the document.
• Wen Nan struggles with maintaining focus due to unexpected thoughts of Yu Shujun.

Significant Themes

• The theme of time pressure is emphasized, with the five-minute alarm adding urgency to the mission.
• The idea of "hiding in plain sight" is explored with the document being left casually on a desk.

Character Interactions

• Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao work together to find the document, with Hu Jiayao showing respect for Gu Jinxing's leadership.
• Wen Nan and Yang Jingyuan interact playfully, with Yang Jingyuan expressing frustration at Wen Nan's distraction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan's guild, Steady Win, completes Main Quest 2 early due to Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao finding the key item.
• However, the classified laboratory is now inaccessible, and the G-point is heavily guarded, posing challenges for future quests.
• Wen Nan and Yang Jingyuan's relationship progresses, with their affection level reaching 93%.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan demonstrates strategic thinking and calm leadership in handling the guild's situation.
• Yang Jingyuan shows vulnerability and openness after their intimate encounter, hinting at her growing feelings for Wen Nan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and communication in overcoming challenges, as seen in the guild's response to the new situation.
• The complexities of relationships, with Yang Jingyuan's pursuit of Wen Nan and his reluctance to engage in a romantic relationship.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Yang Jingyuan's dynamic shifts after their intimate encounter, with Yang Jingyuan becoming more open and affectionate.
• Wen Nan maintains his leadership role in the guild, providing guidance and support to his teammates despite his current predicament.
• Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao's actions in completing Main Quest 2 early bring both good and bad news to the guild.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan discovers Yang Jingyuan's involvement in the confidential document theft.
• Yang Jingyuan reveals she's acting on behalf of Guan Ailin's father to force Guan Ailin to return to the Guan Family and inherit the family business.
• Wen Nan uses his 'Mind Reading' skill to uncover Yang Jingyuan's true motivations.

Character Developments

• Yang Jingyuan: Realizes her hypocrisy in criticizing Guan Ailin's defiance while also defying her own family's wishes.
• Wen Nan: Stands up for Guan Ailin's right to choose her own life and expresses his admiration for her defiance.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for personal freedom and choice versus familial expectations.
• The consequences of hypocrisy and the importance of self-reflection.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Yang Jingyuan: Their interaction reveals Yang Jingyuan's true motivations and leads to a moment of self-reflection for her.
• Wen Nan's internal dialogue with the system: Reveals his confusion and surprise at the sudden increase in affection levels for both targets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan discovers Guan Ailin might have overheard his conversation with Yang Jingyuan due to a potential listening device in Yang's phone.
• Wen Nan retrieves the confidential document from Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao, prints it, and gives it to Zhang Beibei.
• Guan Ailin invites Wen Nan to a movie date, triggering the side quest 'Dreamy Date.'

Character Developments

• Zhang Beibei's affection level reaches 99% and is perfectly captured, skipping future interactions with her.
• Guan Ailin's affection level remains at 65%, showing no change.

Significant Themes

• The theme of trust and deception is further explored as Wen Nan suspects Guan Ailin of eavesdropping.
• The theme of relationships is emphasized with the movie date invitation, suggesting a potential romantic interest from Guan Ailin.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Guan Ailin's interaction is tense, with Guan Ailin showing jealousy and sarcasm, while Wen Nan remains calm and evasive.
• Wen Nan and Zhang Beibei's relationship deepens, with her expressing her feelings openly and kissing him.
• Wen Nan interacts with Gu Jinxing and Hu Jiayao through messages, retrieving the confidential document from them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guan Ailin invites Wen Nan to a movie date, which the system acknowledges as a side quest.
• Wen Nan discovers the movie tickets are handwritten, causing him to question their authenticity.
• Wen Nan activates Qiqi at the coffee shop opposite the company's north gate, receiving a new background and skill for her.

Character Developments

• Guan Ailin shows initiative in inviting Wen Nan on a date, indicating her growing interest in him.
• Wen Nan demonstrates adaptability and willingness to go along with unexpected situations, such as the handwritten tickets.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Wen Nan and Guan Ailin both show adaptability in their interactions and plans.
• Unpredictability: The handwritten tickets and the unexpected activation process highlight the unpredictable nature of their situation.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Guan Ailin's interaction shows a growing comfort and understanding between them.
• Wen Nan interacts with the NPC clerk at the coffee shop, showcasing the difference in NPC attitudes compared to the Game Lobby.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan activates his exclusive character, Liu Qi (Qiqi), and chooses the third option, "Understanding Childhood Sweetheart," which allows him to connect telepathically with her for 30 minutes.
• Wen Nan decides to wait outside the coffee shop for the activation process to complete, as he doesn't need to constantly monitor it.
• He spots Li Shuyi in the neighboring coffee shop and is about to approach her when he notices Yang Mingzhong, who finds a rose that might slightly increase a character's favorability.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan shows curiosity and boredom while waiting for Qiqi's activation, and he also demonstrates caution and wariness when he notices Yang Mingzhong.
• Li Shuyi appears lost in thought, suggesting she might be dealing with personal issues.
• Yang Mingzhong displays enthusiasm and eagerness to help Wen Nan, offering him the rose he found.

Significant Themes

• Patience and boredom, as Wen Nan waits for the character activation process to complete.
• Curiosity and caution, as Wen Nan observes Yang Mingzhong and considers approaching Li Shuyi.
• The potential value of seemingly insignificant items, as represented by the rose Yang Mingzhong finds.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Yang Mingzhong have a brief conversation, with Yang Mingzhong offering Wen Nan the rose he found.
• Wen Nan considers approaching Li Shuyi but hesitates when he notices Yang Mingzhong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan gives a rose to Li Shuyi, increasing her affection level to 99%.
• Wen Nan and Li Shuyi have an encounter in the coffee shop restroom.
• Wen Nan activates his exclusive character, Liu Qi (Qiqi), at the activation point café.

Character Developments

• Li Shuyi's personality changes, making her more open and suggestive.
• Qiqi's appearance and demeanor mature, but she remains affectionate and emotional.

Significant Themes

• The impact of personality changes on relationships and conquests.
• The emotional connection between Wen Nan and Qiqi.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Li Shuyi engage in a flirtatious exchange, leading to a private moment.
• Wen Nan reunites with Qiqi, and they share an emotional embrace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan reunites with Qiqi, his childhood friend from the trial map, who now has an updated character background.
• Wen Nan receives messages from Sun Yi and Wang Jialing, revealing a conflict between them at his apartment.
• Wen Nan and Qiqi rush back to his apartment to find Sun Yi and Wang Jialing ghostified and fighting each other.

Character Developments

• Qiqi has grown up and matured, but her personality remains the same, showing jealousy and curiosity about Wen Nan's relationships.
• Sun Yi and Wang Jialing's conflict escalates, leading to them ghostifying and fighting each other.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Wen Nan's actions and the entanglements of his relationships.
• The theme of ghostification and the horror elements of the game.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Qiqi's reunion is filled with playful banter and teasing, reminiscent of their past in the trial map.
• Sun Yi and Wang Jialing's conflict leads to a physical altercation, demonstrating their strong emotions and possessiveness towards Wen Nan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan encounters a thick, black blood that spreads rapidly, forming a mist and engulfing three figures.
• Qiqi, activated in a new map, demonstrates a powerful skill, reborn as a three-and-a-half-star female ghost.
• The blood mist enhances Qiqi's Telepathic Connection skill, subduing two other female ghosts (Wang Jialing and Sun Yi).
• After the fight, Qiqi pacifies Wang Jialing and Sun Yi, and they become friendly, inviting Qiqi to dinner.
• Wen Nan is left out, and the three girls spend time together, ignoring him.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan: Realizes he's become a spectator in his own home, but accepts it for the sake of increasing affection levels.
• Qiqi: Shows her powerful skill and ability to pacify others, increasing her influence.
• Wang Jialing: Becomes friendly and enthusiastic toward Qiqi after being subdued.
• Sun Yi: Similarly, becomes friendly and submissive toward Qiqi.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence: Qiqi's skill demonstrates her power, influencing Wang Jialing and Sun Yi.
• Brotherhood and sisterhood: The theme of family and sibling-like relationships is emphasized, with Qiqi referring to the others as 'sisters.'

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Qiqi: Wen Nan feels left out as Qiqi interacts more with Wang Jialing and Sun Yi.
• Qiqi, Wang Jialing, and Sun Yi: They become friendly and intimate after Qiqi's intervention, excluding Wen Nan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan receives a Portable Storage Ring from the system, which can store items ignoring game rules, but its space is tiny, only enough for a lover's hair.
• Wen Nan realizes it's time for his date with Guan Ailin and heads downstairs to meet her.
• They plan to watch a movie, but the cinema is closed for renovation. Wen Nan suggests watching a collector's edition disc he brought instead.
• Guan Ailin leads Wen Nan to the Ailin Group headquarters, planning to use a projector in a secluded room, which turns out to be the Secret Laboratory.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan shows initiative and resourcefulness in dealing with the cinema closure, suggesting an alternative plan.
• Guan Ailin displays her competitive and determined side, eager to watch the movie and find a suitable projector.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and problem-solving in the face of unexpected obstacles.
• The contrast between Guan Ailin's public image as a CEO and her personal, more relatable side.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Guan Ailin's date takes an unexpected turn, leading to a more private and intimate setting.
• Their interaction reveals Guan Ailin's competitive nature and Wen Nan's resourcefulness, fostering a sense of teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan and Guan Ailin discover a secret entrance to the Secret Laboratory on the third floor, different from the one at the G-spot.
• They find the room filled with adult-themed toys and props, suggesting it's a storage for discontinued or developmental products of Ailin Group.
• They watch a movie in a small wooden hut, but it turns out to be an adult film, not a romance as expected.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan shows strength and curiosity, pushing aside a storage rack to enter the room and handling the unexpected adult content with composure.
• Guan Ailin reveals she has access to secret entrances and is familiar with the room's contents, showing her knowledge and control over the company's operations.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected and hidden nature of the room reflects the duality of the Ailin Group's business and the secrets it keeps.
• The adult content in the room challenges societal norms and expectations, mirroring the theme of hidden desires and taboos.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Guan Ailin work together to navigate the room and access the movie projector, showing a level of trust and cooperation.
• Their reaction to the adult film reveals their shared discomfort and surprise, highlighting their professionalism and restraint in the face of unexpected situations.