At 28, Chen Yan is rushing to finish project drawings at an architectural firm in Shanghai's CBD. He frequently experiences visions of "dark shadows darting past outside the glass" and low-frequency auditory hallucinations, which are affecting his work efficiency. His department manager takes the opportunity to undermine him, demanding that he revise a design plan that adheres to safety principles. After Chen Yan refuses, he becomes isolated at work. On his way home, he once again sees faint traces of spatial distortion.
