Ch. 1I'm Not Being a Good Person Anymore
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Yu, an orphan raised with the ideal of performing daily good deeds, is falsely accused and sued after helping an elderly person.
- He loses his savings and is left disillusioned by the world's injustice.
- After leaving the courthouse, he is hit by a car and dies. He then wakes up in his high school classroom, having transmigrated into his past life.
- He learns about an "Awakening Ritual" and "Martial University," indicating he's now in a world where people can awaken supernatural abilities.
Character Developments
- Lin Yu: Initially idealistic and kind, he becomes disillusioned and jaded after his experience. After transmigrating, he's confused and bewildered by his new reality.
- The Old Director: A kind-hearted man who influenced Lin Yu's idealism, he feels guilty for Lin Yu's suffering.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of idealism and naivety.
- The struggle between maintaining one's principles and facing reality.
- The impact of a single event on one's worldview.
Character Interactions
- Lin Yu and the Old Director: Their relationship is one of mutual respect and affection. The Old Director feels responsible for Lin Yu's disillusionment.
- Lin Yu and Lin Yizhong (his teacher): There's tension between them due to Lin Yu's disinterest in class and his teacher's strict expectations.