He Ziling’s introduction is one of the most memorable parts for me. The detail about her cutting her own face with a dagger to get rid of a harasser is shocking and sad. It shows how desperate things can get for people without power. Her cheerful personality despite the scar is really admirable.
The initial entries about the doggy being useless for warmth are so endearing. Lu Xi’an treats the machine like a living pet, complaining about its limited features. The fact that it curls up in box form at night shows it has a rest mode, which implies advanced AI. Tech details like that hook me.
I felt for Ye Feng at the start—being hungry with no money is horrible. The image of him squatting by the road thinking about tomb raiding is sad. His twitching hunger is a constant reminder of his curse. When he gets the system and can finally eat without consequences, there’s a sense of relief. It’s like a food fantasy for people who love eating. That resonates deeply. I think everyone has imagined being able to eat whatever they want without getting sick.
Overall, this is a solid start to what could be an interesting survival harem story with a twist. The system filter for character quality is a smart way to avoid the typical "damsels in distress who are just there to be saved" archetype. I'm invested enough to see who actually shows up at Lu Zheng's door.