The part where Lu Qing’an decides to invest extra Lifespan in the Tower was risky but I loved it. He knows he’ll be searched, so he prepares a hidden formation. It’s such a calculated gamble. And the fact that he got a Grade 3 Immortal Upper-class sword is satisfying. I hope that sword becomes important later.
The humor in this story is really on point. Lines like "Farting for fun was one thing, but real farts required their mouths" and "a bamboo shoot opening a door for a bamboo shoot" are so silly but they made me laugh. It breaks the tension nicely without feeling forced.
Gu Zijian stepping in to grab the stick was awesome. And Sun Jian's line "men and women are equal" making her favorability rise? Smart. Shows he's not a brute but uses modern principles to win them over. It's subtle character building.
The bit about the concealer made me chuckle. Imagine a bunch of tough bodyguards being told to go buy concealer for the family head. And then Huo Xingye comes out of the bathroom with most of his bruises covered, but Gu Qingyin compares him to a ghost in her head. The author has a very clear, visual style of humor. It’s not over the top; it’s just a quick mental image that says, “this guy is in denial about how bad he looks.” Small details like that make characters vivid.
Gu Lan’s plan to ruin Rong Yan’s reputation by having her caught with Liu Er is classic villainy, but it’s also painfully transparent. The moment she drags the Brigade Leader and a crowd to “find” Rong Yan, any reader can see the setup coming. What I do like is how Rong Yan subverts it by simply not being a victim. She beats Liu Er half to death, then confronts Gu Lan openly. That’s much more interesting than a slow-burn scheming arc. But I feel Gu Lan’s motivation is weak; why does she hate Rong Yan so much? The text hints at envy over looks or status, but it’s not fleshed out. A better antagonist needs clearer motivation. Right now, she feels like a placeholder villain.
I appreciate that the author gives us a parallel scene back in Japan, explaining the Labor Standards Office structure. It feels like a mini-tutorial, but it’s actually useful for understanding Eguchi’s background. The way the Health and Safety Division and Inspection Division have to coordinate is very real. Reading about Division Manager Horiuchi and how they handle the fatal accident call at the theater is a nice contrast to Eguchi's fantasy situation. It really grounds the story in realism before the genre shift, making the isekai part feel even weirder.