Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Chuyun wakes up at school after her encounter with the Evil God.
• Chen Yu informs her that the Evil God has been captured and will be punished.
• Wang Chuyun is offered a cultivation technique by the Evil God to enhance her strength, which she agrees to consider.

Character Developments

• Wang Chuyun gains a new Dao Heart called "Trust" due to Chen Yu's support, strengthening her resolve against the Evil God.
• The Evil God, despite its pride, is forced to beg Wang Chuyun to learn its cultivation technique to ensure its own survival.

Significant Themes

• Trust and support: Wang Chuyun's growth is driven by Chen Yu's belief in her, highlighting the power of trust and support.
• The consequences of one's actions: The Evil God's predicament serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, even for supernatural entities.

Character Interactions

• Wang Chuyun and Chen Yu: Their bond deepens as Wang Chuyun expresses her gratitude to Chen Yu, who reassures her of his support.
• Wang Chuyun and the Evil God: Despite her initial reluctance, Wang Chuyun considers learning the Evil God's cultivation technique, leading to a tense but necessary interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu earns 1.5 million Positive Emotion in ten days, with his emotion cap now at five million. He struggles to find ways to spend it.
• Heaven Origin Agricultural Machinery Factory turns a profit, earning roughly 12 million in six months, with 32 million in its accounts.
• Chen Yu tries to shift expenses from cash to mana but learns that it's against the rules.
• He decides to spend the money and tasks Luo Tong with finding ways to do so.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Struggles with the burden of Positive Emotion and the responsibility of managing a profitable company. He becomes determined to spend the money.
• Luo Tong: Shows dedication and initiative in trying to understand and carry out Chen Yu's wishes, despite not fully grasping the situation.

Significant Themes

• The burden of wealth and the struggle to spend it.
• The dual-currency system of cash and mana, and its regulations.
• The responsibility of managing a profitable company.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Luo Tong: Chen Yu tasks Luo Tong with finding ways to spend the company's money, showing trust in his abilities. Luo Tong, though confused, is eager to please Chen Yu.
• Luo Tong and the factory workers: Luo Tong seeks their help in understanding Chen Yu's intentions and finding ways to spend the money. They discuss various options but struggle to find meaningful ways to spend the money.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discusses the factory's stable industrial structure and President Chen's spending.
• They suspect President Chen has a contract with the Future Star Lord.
• Li Xiaotao, the economic assistant, arrives with a rectification notice from the former Heavenly Origin Cultivator Management Committee, threatening to shut down the factory due to environmental standards failures.
• The group realizes the notice is a ploy to extort money, with quotas to be sold at increasing prices.

Character Developments

• Luo Tong demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking, trying to understand President Chen's intentions and revitalize Heaven Origin.
• Gong Jin shows anger and frustration at the extortion attempt, also displaying environmental awareness by refraining from smoking.
• Li Xiaotao exhibits dedication and competence in her role, despite her self-deprecating remarks about her appearance.

Significant Themes

• Environmentalism: The factory's environmental issues are a central concern, with characters showing awareness and responsibility towards environmental conservation.
• Corruption: The former management committee's extortion attempt highlights the corruption and exploitation within the system.
• Leadership and Ambition: Luo Tong's determination to understand President Chen's intentions and revitalize Heaven Origin underscores the theme of ambitious leadership.

Character Interactions

• Luo Tong and Gong Jin work together, displaying a mix of frustration and determination in the face of the extortion attempt.
• Li Xiaotao's arrival disrupts the meeting but provides crucial information, leading to a tense atmosphere as the group realizes the gravity of the situation.
• The group dynamic shows unity and shared purpose in the face of adversity, with each member contributing to the discussion and problem-solving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu's foresight is revealed as Luo Tong and Gong Jin understand the purpose behind his purchases, including the thirty thousand Golden-Eating Ants.
• Luo Tong and the team decide to focus on raising the Golden-Eating Ants to combat pollution in Heaven Origin.
• Zeng Hui takes the lead in researching and cultivating the ants, dedicating himself to the task with fanatical enthusiasm.

Character Developments

• Luo Tong: Realizes Chen Yu's foresight and dedication, feeling a heavy burden and determination to follow Chen Yu's path.
• Zeng Hui: Demonstrates exceptional dedication and passion for his work, immersing himself in ant cultivation and research.

Significant Themes

• Foresight and preparation: Chen Yu's actions highlight the importance of being prepared for future challenges.
• Dedication and passion: Zeng Hui's fanatical approach to his work emphasizes the power of genuine interest and commitment.

Character Interactions

• Luo Tong and Gong Jin: Collaborate and discuss Chen Yu's intentions, leading to a shared understanding and determination.
• Zeng Hui and his team: Work together in silence, driven by their shared passion for ant cultivation and research.
• Zeng Hui and Gong Jin: Interact briefly, with Gong Jin acknowledging Zeng Hui's hard work and dedication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu joins senior-year students in intensive training for the National College Entrance Examination.
• He trains in multiple martial arts simultaneously and incorporates them into daily activities for efficient cultivation.
• Chen Yu is called to the company by Luo Tong, where he finds a glass box containing Golden-Eating Ants.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu's physical condition improves, reaching the standard for senior-year training.
• Luo Tong and Zeng Hui, the new employee, are revealed to be biological geniuses.

Significant Themes

• The importance of intensive training and efficient cultivation methods for the National College Entrance Examination.
• The value of practical results over theoretical knowledge in Heaven Origin.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with the senior-year PE teacher, who acknowledges Chen Yu's rapid improvement.
• Chen Yu meets Luo Tong and Zeng Hui at the company, where they reveal the Golden-Eating Ants they've cultivated.
• Chen Yu realizes the potential of his team's talents and considers redirecting their efforts towards research in his laboratory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu observes Golden-Eating Ants, which can consume and purify polluted minerals.
• He learns about the difficulties in cultivating these ants due to spiritual energy sensitivity and localization needs.
• Chen Yu discovers that Heaven Origin had previously used a controversial method for pollution control, involving cultivators' digestive systems.
• He is informed that purifying 40,000 sq. km of contaminated land would require 5 billion Golden-Eating Ants and take a year.
• Despite the scale, Chen Yu enthusiastically agrees to the project to purify the land and repay Heaven Origin's kindness.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Shows enthusiasm for the Golden-Eating Ants project, prioritizing Heaven Origin's well-being over personal profit.
• Luo Tong: Demonstrates initiative and understanding of the project's complexities, supporting Chen Yu's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Environmental conservation and pollution control.
• The responsibilities of business leaders towards society and their employees.
• The pursuit of profit versus ethical considerations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Luo Tong: Chen Yu appreciates Luo Tong's efforts and supports his ideas, while Luo Tong is moved by Chen Yu's enthusiasm and decides to support him.
• Chen Yu and Shorty: Chen Yu admires the Golden-Eating Ants presented by Shorty, and Shorty provides valuable information about the ants' cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu decides to use Dreamscapes to teach Heaven Origin cultivators about raising Golden-Eating Ants.
• He plans to create reward policies for buying back raised ants to combat pollution.
• Chen Yu tasks Zeng Hui with creating a perfect Golden-Eating Ant model for the Dreamscape.
• Zeng Hui works tirelessly for seven days, creating an extremely realistic Golden-Eating Ant model with detailed behaviors.
• Chen Yu is impressed by the model's realism and decides to use it for more than just teaching.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: He shows initiative in using Dreamscapes to teach and create job opportunities for cultivators. He also demonstrates appreciation for his employees' hard work.
• Zeng Hui: Zeng Hui gains confidence in his abilities and proves his value to the company by creating an exceptional Golden-Eating Ant model. His dedication leads to Chen Yu giving him compensatory leave.

Significant Themes

• Education and Skill Development: Chen Yu uses Dreamscapes to teach cultivators new skills, highlighting the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the new era.
• Recognition and Appreciation: Zeng Hui's story emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing employees' contributions to boost their confidence and job satisfaction.
• Resource Management: Chen Yu's plan to buy back raised Golden-Eating Ants showcases his strategic thinking in utilizing resources effectively to tackle environmental issues.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Zeng Hui: Their interaction demonstrates a positive employer-employee relationship, with Chen Yu showing appreciation for Zeng Hui's work and Zeng Hui expressing his dedication to his tasks.
• Chen Yu and the Heaven Origin Cultivators: Chen Yu's plans to teach cultivators about raising Golden-Eating Ants show his desire to create job opportunities and engage the cultivator community in his projects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu decides to create an educational dreamscape about raising Golden-Eating Ants, splitting it into two parts: a phone app and an External Display Device.
• He plans to make the app educational and entertaining, while the device will help users manage their ant colonies.
• Chen Yu leaves the app development to Zeng Hui, who initially hesitates due to his stutter but agrees after Chen Yu's encouragement.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu demonstrates his clear thinking and understanding of user experience design, impressing Zeng Hui.
• Zeng Hui shows his creativity and dedication in designing the Spirit Beast Girl mascot and the dreamscape.

Significant Themes

• The importance of clear communication and confidence in one's work.
• The value of delegating tasks to competent individuals.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Zeng Hui collaborate on the dreamscape project, with Chen Yu encouraging Zeng Hui to take the lead on the app development.
• Zeng Hui shares his passion for the Spirit Beast Girl mascot with Chen Yu, who appreciates his enthusiasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zeng Hui begins recording a video tutorial on Golden-Eating Ant incubation and cultivation in a Dreamscape.
• Chen Yu develops an External Display Device to aid in breeding and teaching about Golden-Eating Ants.
• Master Gong decides to quit smoking and create a Dreamscape to pass down his knowledge.

Character Developments

• Zeng Hui: Overcomes his stuttering when teaching in a virtual environment, demonstrating exceptional teaching skills.
• Master Gong: Decides to quit smoking and create a Dreamscape to share his knowledge, showing a newfound dedication to passing down his skills.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming Fears/Insecurities: Zeng Hui overcomes his stuttering when teaching in a virtual environment, while Master Gong decides to quit smoking.
• Knowledge Sharing and Preservation: Both Zeng Hui and Master Gong express a desire to share their knowledge and skills with others.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Zeng Hui: Chen Yu supports and encourages Zeng Hui's teaching efforts and develops an External Display Device to aid him.
• Master Gong and Chen Yu: Master Gong seeks Chen Yu's advice on promoting the External Display Device and decides to quit smoking after seeing the device and Dreamscape.
• Zeng Hui and Master Gong: Both express admiration for each other's work and share a desire to pass down their skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu faces difficulties in hiring workers due to strict regulations and a workforce cap of 300 at the Heaven Origin Agricultural Machinery Factory.
• Chen Yu and Luo Tong find a workaround: registering employees' companies for cooperative relationships, avoiding employment and insurance costs.
• Chen Yu plans to guarantee ant purchases, provide training, and cover food costs to attract workers.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu shows concern for workers' well-being despite the risks and challenges of raising Golden-Eating Ants.
• Jiang Qiao, fired from the Xu Clan Group, returns to Heaven Origin and struggles to find work due to her past affiliation.

Significant Themes

• The exploitative nature of some employers in Heaven Origin, leading to the necessity of the Contract Star Lord's rules.
• The challenges and risks of employment in Heaven Origin, with corporate law being more restrictive than personal law.
• The impact of past affiliations and actions on future opportunities, as seen with Jiang Qiao.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Luo Tong collaborate to find a solution to the hiring problem, showcasing their problem-solving skills and understanding of the system's loopholes.
• Chen Yu's conversation with Master Gong reveals the history of scams involving ants in Heaven Origin, highlighting the lingering mistrust among the public.
• Jiang Qiao's internal monologue reveals her introspection and struggle to find work after leaving the Xu Clan Group, illustrating her personal growth and changing perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, having worked at a big corporation, shares insights about the pitfalls of corporate life.
• She decides to apply for a job at the Heaven Origin Agricultural Machinery Factory despite her initial misgivings.
• Upon arrival, she finds the factory clean, modern, and bustling with activity, unlike her childhood memories.
• Jiang Qiao meets Glasses, who is surprised by her big-corporation mannerisms and hires her despite his reservations.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Despite her initial disdain for the factory, she decides to apply for a job due to her financial situation. Her experiences at the Xu Clan Group have shaped her corporate survival skills and mannerisms.
• Glasses: He is cautious about hiring someone with "Big-Factory Syndrome" but does so due to the urgent need for workers.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between big corporations and small factories, highlighting the differences in management, expectations, and work culture.
• The struggle of cultivators to maintain their realms and the importance of sufficient mana and nutrients.
• The challenges of adapting to new environments and expectations, as seen through Jiang Qiao's experiences.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Glasses: Their interaction is brief but revealing. Jiang Qiao's big-corporation mannerisms surprise Glasses, who is cautious but ultimately decides to hire her due to the factory's urgent need for workers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao signs a confidentiality agreement before entering the factory.
• She discovers a vast production line of Numerical-Control Spellcraft Machines manufacturing External Display Devices and Golden-Eating Ant-related equipment.
• Glasses reveals plans to raise five billion Golden-Eating Ants to solve Heaven Origin's pollution within a year.
• Jiang Qiao watches a Dreamscape guide on Golden-Eating Ant breeding, learning about the expert behind it (Chen Yu/Morning Light).
• She attends an explanation session on using External Display Devices, led by Chen Yu.
• Jiang Qiao learns about the purchase price for Golden-Eating Ants and the possibility of reselling colonies.
• She asks about taking a loan to buy initial supplies, to which Chen Yu responds that employees are not charged for these items.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates her quick mind and business acumen, calculating the earning potential of Golden-Eating Ants.
• Chen Yu shows his expertise in breeding and knowledge of the External Display Device, as well as his concern for employees' well-being.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation of loopholes in regulations and systems.
• The contrast between the factory's appearance and its scale and capabilities.
• The potential for wealth and opportunity in raising Golden-Eating Ants.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Glasses discuss Heaven Origin's pollution problem and the company's plans.
• Jiang Qiao interacts with Chen Yu, learning about the External Display Device and the company's policies towards employees.
• Jiang Qiao's conversation with Chen Yu highlights the company's unusual approach to employee treatment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, carrying Golden-Eating Ant eggs, stays at the Heaven Origin Agricultural Machinery Factory instead of going home.
• She calls her mother to reassure her about her situation and the benefits of working at the factory.
• Jiang Qiao struggles to hatch the ant eggs, using up her initial supply without success.
• She approaches Chen Yu, suggesting a selection process for cultivating the ants to ensure fairness and better compensation for workers.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: She demonstrates initiative, intelligence, and a willingness to fight for better working conditions and compensation. She evolves from a naive, desperate job-seeker to a proactive employee.
• Chen Yu: He recognizes Jiang Qiao's potential and encourages her to advocate for the workers. He sees her as a solution to his problem of overworking and underpaying employees.

Significant Themes

• Workers' Rights: Jiang Qiao's actions highlight the importance of workers advocating for fair compensation and better working conditions.
• Fairness and Opportunity: The distribution of ant eggs raises questions about fairness and equal opportunity in the workplace.
• Personal Gain vs Collective Interest: Jiang Qiao's actions challenge the Heaven Origin people's tendency to prioritize collective interests over personal gains.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Chen Yu: Their interaction shows Chen Yu's recognition of Jiang Qiao's potential and his willingness to support her efforts to improve workers' conditions.
• Jiang Qiao and Her Mother: Their conversation reveals Jiang Qiao's desire to provide for her mother and her determination to make the most of her current situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao proposes a workers' mutual-aid organization to manage Golden-Eating Ant breeding, aiming to eliminate internal competition and maximize profits.
• Luo Tong approves of Jiang Qiao's plan and agrees to establish a guild, signing a contract to clarify their labor relationship.
• Chen Yu considers how to dispel people's wariness about ant breeding, given the history of the Ant Power scam.
• Zhong Zheng hesitates but agrees to issue a notice on behalf of Chen Yu, expressing his trust in him.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates her business acumen and initiative in proposing a well-thought-out plan for managing the ant breeding project.
• Luo Tong shows adaptability and quick decision-making in approving Jiang Qiao's plan and establishing the guild.
• Chen Yu displays foresight and consideration for others' feelings, thinking about how to address people's prejudice against ant breeding.
• Zhong Zheng shows loyalty and trust in Chen Yu, agreeing to issue the notice despite his fears.

Significant Themes

• The importance of unity and cooperation in achieving common goals (as seen in Jiang Qiao's proposal).
• The consequences of past actions on present decisions (as seen in people's wariness about ant breeding due to the Ant Power scam).
• Trust and loyalty (as seen in Zhong Zheng's decision to support Chen Yu).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Luo Tong interact positively, appreciating each other's abilities and working together to establish the guild.
• Chen Yu and Zhong Zheng interact with mutual trust, with Zhong Zheng agreeing to help Chen Yu despite his reservations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu plans to recreate the Ant Power incident as a Dreamscape to expose the truth, clear the ants' name, and earn Negative Emotions.
• He discovers newspaper reports about the incident, detailing the scam and the efforts of a reporter and commentators to expose it.
• Chen Yu feels the reports are too dramatic and suspects a hidden truth.
• He invites Zhong Zheng, a participant in the incident, to dinner to learn more.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: He becomes more proactive in seeking the truth and is determined to expose the Ant Power scam.
• Zhong Zheng: He is initially wary of Chen Yu's intentions but agrees to share his knowledge of the incident.

Significant Themes

• Truth and deception: The chapter explores the theme of truth being hidden behind dramatic events and the importance of uncovering it.
• Consequences of greed: The Ant Power incident highlights the consequences of people's greed and lack of caution.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Zhong Zheng: They interact over dinner, with Chen Yu trying to extract information about the Ant Power incident from Zhong Zheng.
• Chen Yu and the Iron Golem: The golem at Little Kitchen causes some comedic moments due to its eccentric behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ant Power Company sends empty boxes or boxes with no queen ants and ordinary feed to nearby breeders.
• A journalist investigates and discovers the Power Pills contain banned substances (Blood-Burning Pills), which sacrifice lifespan for temporary strength.
• The journalist goes undercover at Ant Power Company to gather evidence but is discovered and tortured.
• A teacher, Zhao Ziri, single-handedly fights through Ant Power Company, rescues the journalist, and exposes the truth.

Character Developments

• The journalist shows determination and bravery in uncovering the truth, even when facing torture.
• Zhao Ziri, a teacher, is revealed to be an incredibly powerful cultivator who fights against Ant Power Company's injustices.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and justice, even in the face of danger.
• The consequences of greed and corruption, as seen in Ant Power Company and the Former Committee.
• The power of individual action and bravery, as demonstrated by Zhao Ziri.

Character Interactions

• The journalist and Zhao Ziri interact briefly, with the journalist being rescued by Zhao Ziri.
• Chen Yu and Zhong Zheng discuss the truth behind the incident and the need to make things up for the Dreamscape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu outlines the concept for a new story-driven Dreamscape, set during the Ant Power incident.
• The Dreamscape will focus on infiltration, exploration, and uncovering the truth, with minimal combat.
• Players will enter the era, taking on roles from different sides, and face the consequences of their choices.
• The Dreamscape will be released chapter by chapter, with player feedback used to improve it.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Realizes the magnitude of the project and decides to release it chapter by chapter for feedback.
• Lu Ziqi: Reviews the art requirements, finds the demo amusing, and begins to understand the Dreamscape's gameplay and choices' consequences.

Significant Themes

• The hardship and despair faced by reporters during the Ant Power incident.
• The colossal power and fear faced by those opposing the Former Committee.
• The consequences of choices made by players.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Lu Ziqi: Chen Yu sends Lu Ziqi the art requirements and a demo for the new Dreamscape.
• In the Dreamscape, Lu Ziqi interacts with "Grandpa" and a character named Zhang Ai, making choices that lead to Zhang Ai's death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ziqi receives a call about his friend Zhang Ai being in trouble, luring him to a trap set by the Former Committee.
• Lu Ziqi discovers a sealed document in the office, which is later stolen by a Paper Person.
• Lu Ziqi wakes up in the Dreamscape and encounters a "grandpa" who tells him about his friend's death and shows him their portraits on the wall.
• Lu Ziqi revisits his friend's story in the Dreamscape, understanding the game's mechanics and choices' impact on the plot.
• Lu Ziqi unlocks a new character, an Ant that can turn into a human form, and together they gather evidence against Ant Power and the Former Committee.

Character Developments

• Lu Ziqi's trust in the Committee is shattered after realizing the trap set for him and Zhang Ai.
• Lu Ziqi becomes determined to expose the Former Committee's crimes and avenge his friend.
• Lu Ziqi learns about the Ant's true identity and gains its trust, forming an alliance.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Lu Ziqi's trust in the Committee is betrayed, and he must gain the trust of others to progress in the Dreamscape.
• The power of choices: Every choice in the Dreamscape has a significant impact on the plot, reflecting the consequences of one's actions.
• The interconnectedness of stories: The stories of multiple characters intertwine, creating a complex, three-dimensional narrative.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ziqi interacts with various characters in the Dreamscape, each with their unique abilities and roles in the story.
• Lu Ziqi's alliance with the Ant allows them to work together to gather evidence and escape the Dreamscape.
• Lu Ziqi's interactions with the characters help him understand their motivations and create mental models of them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An unknown player clears the Dreamscape, earning Chen Yu 150 Positive Emotion.
• Lu Ziqi completes the first batch of character models for the Dreamscape.
• Chen Yu sets the price of his new Dreamscape, 'Out of Control', at 298 yuan, aiming to deter potential buyers and generate Negative Emotions.
• In Heaven Origin, 'Out of Control' receives positive feedback for its innovative gameplay and detailed plot.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu becomes more strategic in his pricing and release tactics.
• Lu Ziqi's skills improve, creating models that perfectly match Chen Yu's vision.
• Players in Heaven Origin, like Luo Tong and Gong Jin, develop a deeper understanding of the story's historical context and the power of Dreamscapes.

Significant Themes

• The power of Dreamscapes to educate and evoke emotions.
• The tension between historical truth and political sensitivity.
• The strategic use of pricing in business and art.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with Shi Ling, his mentor, about pricing strategies.
• Players in Heaven Origin discuss and share their experiences with 'Out of Control', deepening their bond and understanding of the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Miao Qingyu, a sophomore at Acacia University, is failing classes due to financial struggles and lack of time.
• Her teacher threatens expulsion if her average score doesn't improve.
• Miao Qingyu's family members support her financially, but she still needs to gain fans on streaming platforms to avoid expulsion.

Character Developments

• Miao Qingyu: Struggles with financial issues and social anxiety, but is determined to avoid expulsion.
• Miao Qingyu's family: Supportive and understanding of Miao Qingyu's situation, each contributing financially in their own way.

Significant Themes

• Financial struggles and their impact on education.
• The importance of social influence and popularity in the Acacia Sect's cultivation path.
• The pressure to conform to societal expectations and compete with others.

Character Interactions

• Miao Qingyu and her teacher: The teacher is stern and demanding, while Miao Qingyu is confused and defensive.
• Miao Qingyu and her family: They communicate through messages, showing support and understanding for each other's situations.