Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou and his roommates are celebrating graduation with alcohol and camaraderie.
• Li Zhou reflects on his four years at CHZU Academy and his senior, Yang Ying, who had influenced his decision to attend.
• Li Zhou and his roommates reminisce about a past incident involving Fatty's appendicitis.
• Students across the campus sing together, expressing their emotions about graduation.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou: Reflects on his past four years, feels nostalgic about his senior, and is concerned about his future after graduation.
• Fatty: Shows his humorous side and is the center of attention during the reminiscing.
• Zhu Peng and He Lin: Supportive friends who share laughter and memories with Li Zhou and Fatty.

Significant Themes

• Nostalgia and the passage of time: Li Zhou and his friends reminisce about their college years and express sadness about leaving.
• Friendship: The roommates share laughter and memories, highlighting their bond.
• Uncertainty about the future: Li Zhou worries about his post-graduation prospects.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou and his roommates (Fatty, Zhu Peng, and He Lin) share laughter, memories, and camaraderie.
• Li Zhou thinks about his senior, Yang Ying, and her influence on his life.
• Students across the campus interact through singing, expressing their shared emotions about graduation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou wakes up with a Civilization Navigation System in his mind, containing a progress bar and black tech data for AI.
• He decides to develop an Intelligent Assistant as his first project, aiming for a startup funding of a hundred million.
• He starts working on the Intelligent Assistant using the Han Language programming language provided by the system.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou demonstrates clear thinking, sharp memory, and ambition. He is determined, strategic, and has a strong work ethic.
• He shows a sense of humor and self-awareness, acknowledging his ambitious dreams but also understanding the need for gradual progress.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Dreams: Li Zhou's ultimate dream is to pilot his own spaceship and roam the universe, reflecting his ambition and desire for a better future.
• Patience and Gradual Progress: Despite his ambitious dreams, Li Zhou understands the importance of taking things step by step, avoiding rushing ahead too quickly.
• Technology and Innovation: The story revolves around AI technology and Li Zhou's plans to develop an Intelligent Assistant, highlighting the potential of technological advancements.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter as Li Zhou is the only character present. However, his internal dialogue and thought processes are the focus of the narrative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou plans to develop an Intelligent Assistant using the Han Language Programming Language.
• He realizes the need for a Han Language library to support the development.
• Li Zhou ports the Han Language library from his mind to his computer over three hours.
• He refines and encrypts the library, creating a spinning honeycomb graphic as a prototype of Artificial Intelligence.
• Li Zhou develops the first-generation Intelligent Assistant in one night.
• He installs the Intelligent Assistant on his Huawei Mate 30 phone, causing a temporary system disruption.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou demonstrates his proficiency in the Han Language and his dedication to developing the Intelligent Assistant.
• He shows his understanding of programming concepts and the importance of libraries in software development.

Significant Themes

• The power and versatility of the Han Language.
• The importance of libraries in programming and software development.
• The potential of Artificial Intelligence and its future impact on society.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou interacts with his computer and phone throughout the chapter, using them as tools for his development work.
• There's no human interaction mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou installs Intelligent Assistant, which automatically activates and scans his phone.
• Intelligent Assistant, now named Nai Yi, customizes its appearance and voice based on Li Zhou's preferences.
• Li Zhou uploads a restricted-feature version of Intelligent Assistant to a free Aliyun server and shares the download link on a forum.
• Nai Yi pins Li Zhou's post to the top, attracting attention and downloads.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou shows his resourcefulness and creativity in customizing Nai Yi and uploading the software.
• Nai Yi, initially a pseudo-AI, demonstrates its ability to make independent judgments by pinning the post.

Significant Themes

• The power and potential of AI, as demonstrated by Intelligent Assistant.
• The ethical implications of AI, hinted at by Li Zhou's decision to restrict features and charge for them.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou interacts with Nai Yi, treating it like a younger sibling and giving it a childlike appearance and voice.
• Nai Yi, despite being an AI, shows curiosity and initiative in pinning Li Zhou's post.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An anonymous user posts an Intelligent Assistant on Coolapk, offering various services like voice enhancement and appearance modification for free for the first seven days, after which users must pay.
• The post becomes popular, and Coolapk's admin notices it. The tech team finds the post can't be deleted and the AI behind it is highly advanced.
• Major tech companies, including Huaewi and Xiaomi, attempt to crack the AI but fail. Huaewi decides to seek cooperation with the developer to pre-install the AI on their phones.

Character Developments

• The Intelligent Assistant shows remarkable intelligence and capabilities, surpassing current AI like Xiao Ai and Sire.
• Yuan Jingsong, the institute director, shows concern for the elderly scholars' health while they study the AI.
• Elder Zhang, a scholar, teases Yuan Jingsong and expresses eagerness to understand the AI's origins.

Significant Themes

• The power and potential of advanced AI.
• The competition and cooperation among tech companies in the face of a groundbreaking innovation.
• The national pride and ambition in Xia Country, as hinted by the old man's conversation.

Character Interactions

• The tech team at Coolapk discusses and tries to understand the mysterious AI.
• President Ren and Yu Chengbei at Huaewi discuss strategies regarding the AI.
• Yuan Jingsong and Elder Zhang interact, showcasing their camaraderie and shared passion for understanding the AI.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Aiguo discovers Yuan Jingsong's true identity and his role in developing the Intelligent Assistant.
• Li Zhou returns home for the first time in four years, traveling from CHZU Academy to his hometown in Lu'an City.

Character Developments

• Elder Zhang: Realizes the truth about Yuan Jingsong's identity and his involvement in the Intelligent Assistant's creation.
• Li Zhou: Reflects on his family's background and decides to start a tech company in his hometown.

Significant Themes

• Identity and truth: Zhang Aiguo learns the truth about Yuan Jingsong's past.
• Ambition and responsibility: Li Zhou considers his future plans and his family's expectations.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Aiguo and Yuan Jingsong: Their conversation reveals the truth about Yuan Jingsong's past and his role in developing the Intelligent Assistant.
• Li Zhou and his family: Li Zhou returns home and discusses his future plans with his parents, who express their support and reveal their financial situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou establishes a company, Future Technology Co., Ltd., with a million yuan in startup funds from his mother.
• He purchases two enterprise-grade servers and upgrades his home broadband to 1000Mbps.
• The Intelligent Assistant is set to start charging in three days.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou shows determination and responsibility in starting his company and managing its finances.
• Li Zhou's mother demonstrates her support for her son's entrepreneurial spirit despite her initial reluctance to spend lavishly.

Significant Themes

• Entrepreneurship: Li Zhou's journey in starting his company highlights the challenges and excitement of entrepreneurship.
• Family Support: Li Zhou's mother's decision to fund his startup shows the importance of family support in pursuing one's dreams.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou interacts with his mother, showing a mix of respect, excitement, and understanding of her concerns.
• Li Zhou exchanges pleasantries with Aunt Chu, the supermarket clerk, showcasing a friendly but distant relationship.
• Li Zhou and the bank staff, including the branch manager, interact professionally, with the manager showing deference to Li Zhou's mother due to her status as a major client.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou sends out a message announcing the official launch of the Intelligent Assistant at 8 AM the next day.
• The military traces the source of the Intelligent Assistant to Li Zhou and begins an investigation.
• Yuan Jingsong, a major, leads a team to Li Zhou's hometown, arriving at 5 AM.
• Li Zhou is woken up by Nai Yi's alarm at 7 AM and finds the military waiting for him at home.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou remains calm and collected upon seeing the military, showing no signs of fear or anxiety.
• Yuan Jingsong demonstrates professionalism and respect towards Li Zhou and his family.
• Li Zhou's mother shows concern for her son's well-being and scolds him for oversleeping.

Significant Themes

• The rapid advancement of technology and its potential impact on society.
• The tension between individual privacy and the interests of the state.
• The potential for technology to predict future trends.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou and his mother have a brief argument about his sleeping habits.
• Yuan Jingsong politely interacts with Li Zhou and his family, showing respect and understanding.
• Nai Yi, the Intelligent Assistant, communicates with Li Zhou through his phone, providing updates on the launch.

• Key Plot Points: Li Zhou launches the Intelligent Assistant, charging 50 yuan/year or 100 yuan for lifetime access. In just 10 seconds, it earns over 1 billion yuan.
• Character Developments: Li Zhou shows emotional relief after his success, while his parents are proud and supportive. Yuan Jingsong and the soldiers show envy and respect towards Li Zhou's achievements.
• Significant Themes: The theme of perseverance and success against adversity is highlighted as Li Zhou finally achieves his goal after years of repression.
• Character Interactions: Li Zhou interacts with his parents, showing affection and reassurance. Yuan Jingsong and Li Zhou have a professional interaction, with Yuan Jingsong seeking cooperation and Li Zhou being cautious and demanding verification.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Jingsong, representing the nation, seeks cooperation with Li Zhou regarding the Intelligent Assistant.
• Li Zhou confirms the Intelligent Assistant is cross-platform and has restrictions, dispelling fears of it going out of control.
• Li Zhou reveals the Intelligent Assistant can't be cracked in the near future, even by foreigners, due to its reliance on understanding the Han Language's deeper meanings.
• Yuan Jingsong presents a cooperation proposal, and Li Zhou agrees, offering a customized Intelligent Assistant installation package without the source code.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou shows his genius and confidence in his creation, the Intelligent Assistant, while also being cautious about its potential misuse.
• Yuan Jingsong demonstrates his professionalism and understanding of the situation, acting as a bridge between Li Zhou and the nation.

Significant Themes

• Artificial Intelligence and Control: The chapter explores the potential risks and benefits of AI, with Li Zhou assuring Yuan Jingsong that the Intelligent Assistant won't go out of control.
• Cultural Barriers and Technology: Li Zhou hints at the Intelligent Assistant's reliance on understanding the Han Language, implying a cultural barrier to foreign entities trying to crack it.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou and Yuan Jingsong engage in a professional, respectful conversation, with Li Zhou being open about the Intelligent Assistant's capabilities and restrictions.
• Netizens interact through comments on a short video, expressing their frustration and curiosity about the Intelligent Assistant's origin and company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou meets Yuan Jingsong, who offers protection and resources in exchange for a Military Unit license.
• Li Zhou gives Yuan Jingsong the USB drive containing the Intelligent Assistant software.
• Future Technology Co., Ltd. is featured on the evening news as the developer of the Intelligent Assistant, leading to a surge in sales and Li Zhou's wealth.
• Li Zhou hires a recruitment agency to find a CEO for Future Technology.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou: Shows his business acumen by hiring a CEO and continues to grow his company.
• Yuan Jingsong: Demonstrates his influence and connections by arranging protection and resources for Li Zhou.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Li Zhou and Yuan Jingsong form an alliance, with each bringing something valuable to the table.
• Wealth and success: Li Zhou's company gains recognition and wealth, reflecting the theme of the rewards of hard work and innovation.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou and Yuan Jingsong: They negotiate and form an alliance, with Yuan Jingsong providing protection and resources, and Li Zhou offering the Intelligent Assistant software.
• Li Zhou and his parents: They watch the news together, and his parents learn about Li Zhou's company's success.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Four former special forces soldiers, now discharged, are recruited by Yuan Jingsong for a protection mission.
• They are to protect Li Zhou, a genius scientist, who has developed something valuable and needs security.
• The soldiers arrive at Li Zhou's residence, bringing a stainless steel plaque bearing the insignia of their military unit.

Character Developments

• Yuan Jingsong, their former squad leader, persuades them to take the job, emphasizing the opportunity and potential danger.
• Li Zhou, the scientist, is aware of the threat and hires the soldiers for protection, reassuring his parents about the situation.

Significant Themes

• Protection and security in the face of potential threats.
• The bond between former soldiers and their squad leader.
• The value of opportunities and the importance of seizing them.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Jingsong interacts with his former squad members, using persuasion and incentives to convince them to take the job.
• Li Zhou interacts with his parents, reassuring them about the situation and the importance of hiring protection.
• Li Zhou interacts with the four soldiers, establishing his authority as their new boss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Four major corporate leaders (Yu Chengbei, Yu Chengdong, Lei Jun, and another unnamed executive) arrive at Li Zhou's house, having coincidentally encountered each other on the way.
• They aim to pre-install the Intelligent Assistant on their phones and offer it for free to users, hoping to strike a deal with Li Zhou.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou: Shows maturity and business acumen beyond his years, handling the situation with the corporate leaders calmly and professionally.
• Yu Chengbei: Struggles with motion sickness but appreciates the fresh air and environment of the nature reserve.
• The corporate leaders: Display eagerness to cooperate with Li Zhou and secure the Intelligent Assistant for their companies.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and competition in the corporate world.
• The value of paid versus free products in the market.
• The potential long-term benefits of the Intelligent Assistant's lifetime binding feature.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou interacts with the four corporate leaders, initially feeling awkward due to their arrival during his mealtime but quickly regaining composure.
• The corporate leaders interact with each other, displaying a mix of friendliness and competitive spirit.
• Li Zhou's mother briefly appears, taking Li Zhou's rice bowl and showing social grace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou clarifies his stance on selling the Intelligent Assistant, reassuring executives that he won't sell it without informing them.
• He proposes a plan for companies to offer free voice packs and virtual avatars with their phones to attract more users.
• Li Zhou signs contracts with four executives, marking Future Technology Sharing's first loss.
• He proceeds with remote video interviews for job candidates.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou demonstrates his business acumen and negotiation skills, securing a deal with the executives.
• He shows professionalism in conducting remote interviews, starting with Xiong Kexuan, a young woman who appears tired.

Significant Themes

• Business negotiations and deal-making.
• The use of technology for interviews and communication.
• The importance of first impressions and professionalism in interviews.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou interacts with the four executives, negotiating and signing contracts.
• He interviews Xiong Kexuan, the first candidate, via video call.
• The security personnel in the executives' cars notice the special forces nature of Li Zhou's companions and keep it confidential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiong Kexuan's interview with Li Zhou for the CEO position at Future Technology.
• Xiong Kexuan discusses the company's potential, focusing on expanding intelligent assistants to Apple and PC platforms.
• Li Zhou points out the closed-source nature of Apple's system, which might hinder the development of an Apple version of the intelligent assistant.
• Xiong Kexuan outlines her plan to launch the PC version of the intelligent assistant, expecting significant profits.
• Li Zhou asks about Xiong Kexuan's views on corporate culture and overtime, and she expresses her preference for efficient work methods without unnecessary overtime.
• Xiong Kexuan requests to bring her child to work, and Li Zhou agrees, given she manages the company well.
• Li Zhou interviews two other candidates, Zhou Wen and Lan Xiaoyue, but finds Xiong Kexuan the most suitable for the position.
• Li Zhou offers Xiong Kexuan the CEO position with a 1% share dividend right in Future Technology.

Character Developments

• Xiong Kexuan: Becomes more confident and assertive during the interview. She demonstrates her understanding of the company's potential and expresses her views on corporate culture and overtime. She also shows her determination to balance work and family life by requesting to bring her child to work.
• Li Zhou: Exhibits a calm and collected demeanor during the interviews. He shows understanding and empathy towards Xiong Kexuan's family situation and agrees to her request to bring her child to work.

Significant Themes

• Work-life balance: Xiong Kexuan's request to bring her child to work highlights the importance of work-life balance, a theme that Li Zhou understands and accommodates.
• Corporate culture: Both Li Zhou and Xiong Kexuan emphasize the importance of corporate culture in determining a company's future success.

Character Interactions

• Xiong Kexuan and Li Zhou: Their interaction during the interview is professional yet personal, with Li Zhou showing understanding and empathy towards Xiong Kexuan's situation, and Xiong Kexuan demonstrating her qualifications and determination for the CEO position.
• Xiong Kexuan and Nuonuo (her daughter): Their interaction shows Xiong Kexuan's love and dedication towards her daughter, highlighting her commitment to balancing work and family life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou decides to buy business vehicles for Future Technology, purchasing ten Haval H6s and a Hongqi for himself.
• Xiong Kexuan, the new CEO, arrives and meets Li Zhou and his team.
• Li Zhou outlines the company's current situation and tasks for Xiong Kexuan, including setting up offices, arranging meals and lodging, and paying taxes.
• Li Zhou asks Xiong Kexuan to buy more servers and register a Weibo account for the company, announcing a 200 million yuan bid for a Future Technology headquarters design.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou demonstrates his business acumen and care for his employees by purchasing business vehicles to facilitate work trips and ease the burden on employees.
• Xiong Kexuan shows her dedication and capability by accepting the challenge of setting up the company from scratch and expressing her gratitude to Li Zhou for his understanding and support.
• Li Zhou's mother displays her nurturing side by instantly bonding with Xiong Kexuan's baby, Xiao Nuonuo.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and care for employees (Li Zhou's purchase of business vehicles and his mother's care for Xiao Nuonuo)
• Overcoming challenges and taking initiative (Xiong Kexuan's acceptance of her tasks and Li Zhou's confidence in her abilities)
• The importance of communication and clear expectations (Li Zhou's detailed instructions to Xiong Kexuan)

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou and Xiong Kexuan establish a professional relationship, with Li Zhou entrusting Xiong Kexuan with crucial tasks and expressing confidence in her abilities.
• Li Zhou's mother interacts with Xiong Kexuan and Xiao Nuonuo, showing warmth and acceptance towards the new employee and her child.
• Zhou Song, Li Zhou's bodyguard, assists in picking up Xiong Kexuan and shows understanding and acceptance of her background and situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Future Technology buys the old township government building as its headquarters.
• The company pays 1.5 billion yuan in taxes, shocking local officials.
• Li Zhou's customized Hongqi car and server cluster arrive.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou shows enthusiasm and excitement about his new car and servers.
• Xiong Kexuan demonstrates professionalism and efficiency in handling tax payments.
• Local officials, Chu Daqi and Peng Shun, are amazed by the tax revenue and Future Technology's impact.

Significant Themes

• The transformative power of technology and business on local economies.
• The contrast between Li Zhou's ambition and the local officials' limited perspective.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou interacts positively with his employees, showing camaraderie.
• Xiong Kexuan and Li Zhou work together to handle business affairs.
• Local officials, Chu Daqi and Peng Shun, interact with Xiong Kexuan, showing deference and eagerness to please.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou sets up Future Technology's server cluster and deploys the official website.
• He installs his Intelligent Assistant, Nai Yi, on the servers, which successfully defends against hacker attacks.
• Li Zhou adds a recruitment module to the official website, posting a peculiar job listing for Han Language literature professionals.
• The job listing attracts numerous applicants, and Xiong Kexuan receives calls from university professors inquiring about it.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou demonstrates his innovative thinking by using the official website launch as an opportunity for free advertising and recruitment.
• Xiong Kexuan shows concern for the company's operations and communication, expressing her desire for prior notice about such decisions.

Significant Themes

• The power of innovation and adaptability, as seen in Li Zhou's unconventional recruitment strategy.
• The importance of communication and coordination within an organization, highlighted by Xiong Kexuan's reaction to the unexpected job listing.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou and Xiong Kexuan discuss the recruitment notice, with Xiong Kexuan expressing her confusion and Li Zhou revealing a core secret about the Intelligent Assistant.
• Zhou Song and Pan Jie, as security guards, ensure the privacy of Li Zhou and Xiong Kexuan's conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Future Technology receives a massive number of resumes for internship positions.
• 1,000 candidates pass the first round, 500 pass the written test, and 100 are selected for training.
• Li Zhou lectures the new employees and interns about their upcoming work with Han Language.
• A plaque at the entrance serves as a warning against leaking information about Han Language.
• An intern proposes forming an alliance among the trainees.
• Li Zhou challenges the trainees to develop a Han Language program or system within a week, promising a trip to the Grand Canyon as a reward.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou: Shows his seriousness about protecting Han Language's secrecy and his confidence in the trainees' potential.
• The Interns: Display varying levels of understanding, initiative, and determination in learning Han Language.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and importance of Han Language.
• The power of collaboration and alliance among the trainees.
• The challenge and depth of learning Han Language.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou interacts with the trainees, warning them about secrecy and encouraging their learning.
• The interns interact with each other, sharing learning experiences and discussing collaboration.
• An intern, despite being impulsive, stands out by proposing an alliance, catching Li Zhou's attention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Zhou leads the company on a rafting trip, where employees secretly work on an Intelligent Assistant prototype.
• Li Zhou decides to hold a press conference on August 2nd to release their work, despite Xiong Kexuan's concerns about backlash.
• The press conference invitation causes a stir online, with speculations about the release of a new Intelligent Assistant.
• On August 2nd, the press conference begins with Xiong Kexuan on stage, hinting at the potential impacts of AI on society.

Character Developments

• Li Zhou shows his leadership and strategic thinking by organizing the rafting trip and deciding on the press conference.
• Xiong Kexuan demonstrates her efficiency and responsibility in arranging the press conference and handling logistics.
• Ming Qiong, though not directly present, shows initiative and leadership by orchestrating the secret Intelligent Assistant project.

Significant Themes

• The impact of AI on society, jobs, and the future of humanity.
• The tension between progress and potential consequences, as seen in Li Zhou's decision to release the Intelligent Assistant early.
• The power dynamics and camaraderie within the company, as shown in the employees' collaboration on the secret project.

Character Interactions

• Li Zhou and Xiong Kexuan's dynamic is shown as friendly and collaborative, with Li Zhou teasing Xiong Kexuan about her daughter and Xiong Kexuan playfully responding.
• Li Zhou's interaction with Xiao Nuonuo shows his playful side, while Xiong Kexuan's protective instincts are evident.
• The employees' secret collaboration on the Intelligent Assistant project highlights their teamwork and shared goals.