## Step 1: Contextual Analysis
Literary genre: This appears to be a Chinese web novel in the crime/martial arts/historical fiction genre. It has elements of revenge plotting and features a setting that seems to be historical China.
Language style: The language is conversational and descriptive, with a mix of dialogue and narration. There's attention to detail especially when describing food and settings.
Tone: The tone is somewhat dark but pragmatic, with the protagonist having a ruthless streak justified by the harsh world they live in.
Plot keywords: Murder, arson, carriage business, money, revenge, concealment, planning
Characters:
- Wu Liangchen (武良辰): Male protagonist, seems to have killed people and burned down a carriage business
- Yang Hu (杨虎): Male, seems to be the victim, ran the Five Blessings Hall carriage business
- Wu Mengchan (武梦婵): Female, Liangchen's sister
- Yuan Er (袁二): Male, seems to be a friend of Liangchen
- Shopkeeper (掌柜): Generic role
