The supporting cast is still thin at this point — just the creepy ex-boyfriend, the toxic female rival, the dead grandpa, and the mysterious Madman. But for a setup-heavy opening, that’s fine. I’m sure more characters will be introduced as she starts hoarding supplies and interacting with the world.
The line “this body is really tough” followed by Lin Du nearly dying from her own bones made me chuckle. It’s so darkly funny. She’s in constant pain, but she’s already at the point where she’s making jokes about it. That resilience is going to be key to her survival, and I respect that she isn’t wallowing in self-pity.
2 His thought process about his "Talent" running out after Star Vortex level was incredibly self-aware. "One more genius who fades into mediocrity makes no difference." I love that. It's a perfect way to explain why he can show off now and not have to worry about living up to the hype later. It shows he's playing the long game, managing both his present and his future reputation.
The detail about the village committee regulating the three-wheelers feels so authentic to a poor rural setting.