Ch. 21Chapter 11
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Chi cuts a paper figure for Pan Tianbo during evening self-study, causing a commotion and drawing the dean's attention.
- The dean confiscates the paper figure and scolds the students, ordering Pan Tianbo to retrieve it after lunch the next day.
- Lu Chi agrees to cut another paper figure for Pan Tianbo and makes ones for Yue Bin and Zhang Yang as well.
- Yue Bin asks Lu Chi to teach him paper-cutting, hoping to create a family portrait to increase his allowance.
Character Developments
- Lu Chi demonstrates his skill in paper-cutting, impressing his classmates.
- Pan Tianbo shows his childish side, feeling wronged and pitiful when his paper figure is confiscated.
- Yue Bin reveals his resourcefulness and determination to learn paper-cutting to increase his allowance.
Significant Themes
- Friendship: Lu Chi's willingness to cut paper figures for his classmates shows his kindness and consideration.
- Ambition: Yue Bin's desire to learn paper-cutting to increase his allowance highlights his resourcefulness and determination.
Character Interactions
- Lu Chi and Pan Tianbo: Lu Chi shows kindness to Pan Tianbo by cutting him another paper figure.
- Lu Chi and Yue Bin: Yue Bin expresses his desire to learn paper-cutting from Lu Chi, showing his interest in learning new skills.
- Yue Bin and Zhang Yang: They bicker playfully over Lu Chi's attention and teaching.