Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Xia agrees to the 'Mysterious Organization's' terms for smartphone technology, with a 10% net profit share.
• The 'Mysterious Organization' confirms they will send members to collect the remaining 'remuneration' within the period, notifying Great Xia one day in advance.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing plan to invite the 'Mysterious Organization' to Great Xia again after three months to reveal their trump cards.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss who should handle the smartphone technology, deciding to involve Fan Chaoxian from the Software Research Institute.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuli shows decisiveness and strategic thinking, planning to reveal Great Xia's advancements to the world.
• Zheng Lixing demonstrates his understanding of the organization's long-term needs and the importance of expediency.
• Fan Chaoxian, initially confused, shows expertise in mobile software development upon seeing the advanced smartphone operating system.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and its impact on the global market, particularly in the smartphone industry.
• The importance of expediency and strategic planning in seizing market share.
• The 'Mysterious Organization's' long-term vision and foresight in ensuring the organization's future expenses.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing work together, sharing the same vision and urgency in developing the smartphone technology.
• Fan Chaoxian interacts with Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing, initially confused but later impressed by the advanced smartphone operating system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Chaoxian discovers an advanced mobile operating system and 'smartphone' technology at the Great Xia Academy of Sciences.
• He realizes the potential of this technology and its impact on the global mobile market.
• Fan Chaoxian proposes making the system open-source and creating a company to sell chips and operating systems, maximizing profits and market share.

Character Developments

• Fan Chaoxian demonstrates his strategic thinking and understanding of the tech industry.
• Zhang Yuli, the dean, shows his trust in Fan Chaoxian's judgment and ability to handle the situation.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and its impact on society and the economy.
• The importance of strategic decision-making in business and politics.
• The potential of open-source systems and their role in market growth.

Character Interactions

• Fan Chaoxian and Zhang Yuli discuss the implications of the discovered technology and its application.
• Fan Chaoxian shares his idea of making the system open-source with Zhang Yuli, who approves of it.
• Lu Ze and Lucy interact, with Lu Ze expressing his family's affection towards Lucy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The J-20 fighter jet, developed by Institute 611, is ready for its maiden flight.
• The J-20 prototype, piloted by Song Jianfei, successfully takes off and flies without any anomalies.
• In Livermore, a group led by Butler and Parker, inspired by the 'Sleeping Dragon and Phoenix Chick,' plans to protest and occupy the city to raise awareness about the struggles of common people.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze and Lucy's relationship is rumored to be more serious than it is, with villagers speculating about their relationship and Lucy's possible pregnancy.
• Song Jianfei, son of Song Qinyi, is revealed to be an experienced and skilled pilot, chosen to undertake the high-risk mission of the J-20's maiden flight.
• Butler and Parker emerge as leaders of a growing movement, rallying people to demand change and better treatment from capitalists.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of common people against capitalism and inequality.
• The pride and responsibility of serving one's country, as seen through Song Jianfei's determination to successfully pilot the J-20.
• The power of rumors and misinformation, as seen through the villagers' speculations about Lu Ze and Lucy's relationship.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze and Lucy spend time together, with Lu Ze showing Lucy around his village.
• Song Qinyi and Song Jianfei interact, with the father expressing his pride and concern for his son's mission.
• Butler and Parker interact with the growing crowd in Livermore, rallying them for their cause.

Plot Points and Events

• Butler and Parker lead a protest march in Livermore, aiming to spark a nationwide movement against capitalism.
• Butler is arrested by local authorities, anticipating it will amplify the protest's impact.
• The maiden flight of the J-20 fighter jet is successfully completed, marking a significant achievement for Great Xia's air force.

Character Developments

• Butler demonstrates his commitment to the protest cause, even anticipating his arrest as a strategic move.
• Song Jianfei proves himself as a skilled pilot, successfully completing the J-20's maiden flight.
• Lucy expresses her interest in seeing more of Great Xia, leading Lu Ze to plan their itinerary around the handover of technological items.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against capitalism and the power dynamics between the rich and the common people.
• The importance of technological advancements for a nation's defense and pride, as seen through the J-20's maiden flight.

Character Interactions

• Butler and Parker work together to lead the protest march, sharing a common goal and understanding.
• Song Qinyi expresses pride in Song Jianfei's piloting skills after the successful maiden flight.
• Lu Ze and Lucy interact as they visit tourist attractions, with Lu Ze planning their itinerary around the handover of technological items while catering to Lucy's interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The J-20's successful maiden flight has initiated the next phase of development, with the aero engine being the most pressing issue.
• The 'Mysterious Organization' sends an email announcing their arrival in Great Xia.
• Great Xia is informed that the total remuneration required, including previous technological items, is five billion US dollars.
• The 'Mysterious Organization' specifies the payment methods: 3 billion in physical gold, 1 billion in non-sequential hundred-dollar bills, 500 million in non-sequential hundred-pound notes, and 500 million in mixed US denominations.

Character Developments

• Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli, the dean and vice-dean of Great Xia Academy of Sciences, are eager to proceed with the next phase of the J-20's development.
• They are also anxious to facilitate the 'Mysterious Organization's' demands, understanding the significance of their arrival.

Significant Themes

• The J-20's development and the need for a more advanced aero engine.
• The anticipation and preparation for the 'Mysterious Organization's' arrival and their demands.
• The willingness of Great Xia to meet the organization's demands, highlighting their desperation for the advanced technology.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli discuss the J-20's development and the 'Mysterious Organization's' arrival, working together to prepare for their demands.
• They communicate with the 'Mysterious Organization' via email, with Zhang Yuli typing the responses and Zheng Lixing providing input.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze and Lucy spend three days exploring Yumen Pass. Lu Ze secretly leaves the hotel at night to place technological items in the desert.
• Great Xia Academy of Sciences receives an email from the 'Mysterious Organization' (Lu Ze) confirming their member's arrival and the transaction location.
• Great Xia prepares to air the J-20's maiden flight on CTV1 as a 'surprise' for the 'Mysterious Organization'.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze demonstrates his strategic planning and execution in placing the items and communicating with Great Xia.
• Lucy shows concern for Lu Ze's health, believing he has heatstroke.

Significant Themes

• The exchange of advanced technology between Lu Ze and Great Xia.
• The reveal of Great Xia's military capabilities, with the J-20's maiden flight.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze and Lucy interact as friends and lab partners. Lucy is unaware of Lu Ze's secret activities.
• Lu Ze communicates with Great Xia through encrypted emails, maintaining his anonymity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The J-20's maiden flight is broadcast nationwide, causing a massive reaction of excitement and pride among the citizens of Great Xia.
• Lu Ze sends an email to the 'Mysterious Organization' acknowledging receipt of their 'gift' (the J-20) and requests a reward handover in a desert area north of Yumen Pass.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing, representing Great Xia, rush to the designated location to meet the 'Mysterious Organization' for the handover.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wei, a military enthusiast, is overjoyed and proud upon seeing the J-20's successful flight.
• Lu Ze is impressed by the J-20's high completion level and sends a message to the 'Mysterious Organization.'
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing are excited and curious about the 'Mysterious Organization's' 'gift' and how they smuggled it into the country.

Significant Themes

• National pride and unity are emphasized through the J-20's successful flight.
• The 'Mysterious Organization's' methods and intentions remain mysterious and intriguing.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze interacts with Lucy, discussing the J-20's flight and the 'Mysterious Organization's' plans.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss their plans and suspicions regarding the 'Mysterious Organization's' 'gift' and methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Xia successfully delivers the gold and cash to the designated location in the Gobi desert.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discover a hidden pit containing a B-2 bomber, which they initially believe to be a wild bomber or a replica.
• They later realize it's a genuine B-2 bomber, specifically the 'Kansas Ghost' that was previously reported to have crashed.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing demonstrate their mathematical skills by solving the formula to find the B-2 bomber's location.
• They exhibit shock and disbelief upon discovering the B-2 bomber, questioning how the 'Mysterious Organization' managed to obtain it from Eagle Country.

Significant Themes

• The chapter emphasizes the disbelief and shock of the characters upon discovering the B-2 bomber, highlighting the unexpected and extraordinary nature of the 'Mysterious Organization's' actions.
• It also touches on the theme of international relations and the tension between Great Xia and Eagle Country.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing work together to solve the formula and find the B-2 bomber, demonstrating their camaraderie and shared curiosity.
• They express their disbelief and shock to each other upon discovering the B-2 bomber, highlighting their close relationship and mutual understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 'Mysterious Organization' sends Great Xia two 'gifts': a B-2 bomber and an F-22 fighter jet.
• The B-2 bomber is discovered first, and Great Xia speculates about its origin and how it was transported.
• The F-22 fighter jet is found later, causing even more shock and disbelief in Great Xia.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing, two high-ranking officials, are initially shocked and skeptical but eventually accept the reality of the situation.
• Lu Ze, the representative of the 'Mysterious Organization,' remains calm and playful, enjoying the reactions of Great Xia.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the 'Mysterious Organization.'
• The shock and disbelief of Great Xia's officials upon receiving the 'gifts.'
• The potential consequences of stealing advanced military technology.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze interacts with Lucy, his companion, sharing his amusement at Great Xia's reactions.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing interact, discussing and speculating about the origins of the military aircraft.
• Lu Ze communicates with Great Xia officials via email, taunting them with hints about the second 'gift.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• An F-22 fighter jet is revealed as the second gift from the 'Mysterious Organization' to Great Xia.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing are astonished by the poor treatment of the F-22, covered in a worn-out plastic tarp.
• They discover the F-22's serial number links it to Anderson Air Force Base on Guam, suggesting the base might be compromised by the 'Mysterious Organization'.
• Song Qinyi and Jiang Dinggan arrive and are shocked by the F-22 gift. They learn the second gift is a B-2 bomber, further astonished by the organization's audacity.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing show concern for the F-22's condition, reflecting their professionalism and care for military assets.
• Song Qinyi and Jiang Dinggan display disbelief and shock at the scale and audacity of the 'Mysterious Organization's' gifts.

Significant Themes

• The 'Mysterious Organization's' power and influence, shown by their ability to obtain and gift high-tech military hardware.
• The awe and disbelief of Great Xia's representatives towards the organization's capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss the F-22's origins and condition, showing camaraderie and shared understanding.
• Song Qinyi and Jiang Dinggan react with shock and disbelief upon learning about the F-22 and B-2 gifts, reflecting their initial disbelief and subsequent awe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Xia rejects the idea of using Great Xia pilots for the B-2 bomber and F-22 fighter jets due to lack of expertise and potential damage risks.
• They decide to build a research and development base in the Northwest desert Gobi instead of transporting the planes.
• Lu Ze, under disguise, approaches the 'no man's land' to collect his reward.

Character Developments

• Song Qinyi, Zheng Lixing, and Jiang Dinggan discuss and strategize about the transportation and use of the aircraft.
• Lu Ze demonstrates his stealth and intelligence-gathering skills.

Significant Themes

• The challenges and complexities of international relations and diplomacy, as seen in Great Xia's handling of the aircraft and their interactions with the 'Mysterious Organization.'
• The importance of secrecy and security in high-stakes operations.

Character Interactions

• Song Qinyi, Zheng Lixing, and Jiang Dinggan collaborate and debate to find the best solution for the aircraft.
• Lu Ze, in disguise, interacts with the environment and the target, showcasing his cunning and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze successfully stores and takes away the reward of five billion US dollars in gold and banknotes without leaving any trace.
• He discovers that gold technology is currently not replicable, hinting at a future ability to create gold.
• Lu Ze decides to hand over a C-5M transport aircraft and an ultra-precision machining center to Great Xia, choosing a different location for the next handover.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze shows strategic thinking in planning future handovers and understanding the implications of gold technology.
• Butler, after a week in detention, becomes more determined to continue his protests, gaining insights into societal issues.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the wealthy elite and the common people.
• The potential consequences of challenging the status quo.
• The theme of perseverance in the face of adversity, as seen in Butler's continued resolve.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze interacts with the System, making decisions about the rewards and planning future actions.
• Butler and Parker discuss the continuation of their protests, with Butler expressing his determination despite the risks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Xia's J-20 fighter jet successfully completes its maiden flight, entering the final development phase.
• Eagle Country's supervisor, Kimi Andrew, receives misinformation about Great Xia's capabilities, leading to a misjudgment of the J-20 project.
• Israel is attacked by over three thousand rockets, sparking global outrage and condemnation.
• Eagle Country's Fifth Fleet is dispatched to the Persian Gulf to exert military deterrence, but Kimi Andrew decides against full-scale military suppression due to economic concerns.
• News outlets worldwide condemn the attack as a 'persecution', creating a unified narrative.
• The Great Xia Academy of Sciences approves increased drone production for Persia and Saudi Arabia, and plans to fully open-source the OS8.0 system at an upcoming secret meeting.

Character Developments

• Kimi Andrew shows vigilance and concern over Great Xia's rapid development but is slow to react to the J-20's maiden flight due to misinformation.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing, back from the Great Northwest, discuss the global response to the attack and approve increased drone production.

Significant Themes

• Misinformation and its consequences: Kimi Andrew's misjudgment of Great Xia's capabilities due to false intelligence leads to Eagle Country's delayed response to the J-20 project.
• Global response to conflict: The global media's unified condemnation of the attack highlights the power of public opinion in international affairs.
• Economic concerns in military decisions: Kimi Andrew's decision to hold back from full-scale military suppression due to economic concerns underscores the interconnectedness of economic and military power.

Character Interactions

• Kimi Andrew interacts with his assistant, discussing the J-20 project and the attack on Israel.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss the global response to the attack and approve increased drone production, showcasing their collaborative decision-making process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss the urgency of open-sourcing the 'OS smartphone system' submitted by the 'Mysterious Organization'.
• They also discuss the increasing dividends from small drone sales to Persia and how to manage these payments.
• Lu Ze considers replicating an item to unlock the Purple Draw but finds no suitable technology in Great Xia.
• Lu Ze and Lucy plan to visit the far northern regions of Great Xia, with Lu Ze intending to choose a location for his 'surprise' gift.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing show their dedication to Great Xia's technological advancement and their strategic thinking.
• Lu Ze demonstrates his understanding of Great Xia's history and his eagerness to unlock the Purple Draw.

Significant Themes

• The importance of technological advancement and open-sourcing for Great Xia's competitiveness in the global market.
• The significance of the Great Wall of Great Xia as a symbol of the country's history and defense.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss and agree on the importance of open-sourcing the 'OS smartphone system' and managing the dividends from small drone sales.
• Lu Ze and Lucy discuss their travel plans, with Lu Ze trying to educate Lucy on Great Xia's history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A secret meeting is held at the Jinling International Expo Center for Great Xia's major mobile phone manufacturers and internet giants.
• Academician Fan Chaoxian announces that Great Xia has developed a superior mobile operating system, OS8.0.
• Fan Chaoxian demonstrates the OS8.0 system on a Meizu M8 smartphone, showcasing its smooth performance, multitasking interface, and background app killing.
• He reveals that the system will be free and open-source, with an integrated solution for 'smartphones' also open for Great Xia's mobile manufacturers.
• Meanwhile, news of the war in Gaza is broadcast on CTV and GNTV.

Character Developments

• Fan Chaoxian is shown to be confident and strategic, revealing the OS8.0 system's capabilities and its open-source nature to convince manufacturers.
• Huang Zhang (Meizu) and Ren Zhengfei (Huawei) are eager to adopt the OS8.0 system for their next-generation smartphones.

Significant Themes

• Technological innovation and competition in the mobile industry.
• The impact of open-source systems on the market (comparable to Android).
• The potential of a superior mobile operating system to change the market landscape.

Character Interactions

• Fan Chaoxian interacts with the attendees, demonstrating the OS8.0 system and addressing their concerns and questions.
• Huang Zhang and Ren Zhengfei express their eagerness to adopt the OS8.0 system for their companies.
• The attendees discuss the potential of the OS8.0 system and its impact on the market.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A reporter, Ye Ying, broadcasts the devastation in Gaza, highlighting the suffering of civilians, including children.
• The video is censored on foreign networks, sparking outrage in Great Xia.
• In Livermore, Butler and Parker distribute flyers and plan a subversive movement, joined by Jon, a mysterious youth.
• Lu Ze and Lucy arrive in Mohe, where snowfall disrupts their plans but aids Lu Ze in placing his 'gifts.'

Character Developments

• Ye Ying: Shows bravery and determination in reporting the truth about the war in Gaza.
• Butler and Parker: Grow more resolute in their activism, planning a larger-scale movement.
• Jon: Joins Butler and Parker, showing enthusiasm and access to censored information.
• Lu Ze: Continues his mysterious 'gift'-placing activities, hoping to avoid excessive attention from Great Xia.

Significant Themes

• Truth and censorship: The struggle to reveal the truth about the war in Gaza and the suppression of information on foreign networks.
• Activism and resistance: Butler, Parker, and Jon's growing determination to challenge the status quo and expose injustices.
• Lu Ze's 'gifts': The mysterious items Lu Ze places, hinting at a larger plan or purpose.

Character Interactions

• Ye Ying interviews a child in Gaza, highlighting the harsh realities of war.
• Butler, Parker, and Jon collaborate to distribute flyers and plan protests.
• Lu Ze and Lucy travel together, with Lu Ze using the snowfall to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze, disguised, leaves the guesthouse at night to retrieve a gift left by the 'Great Wall Watch' organization in Mohe.
• He materializes a C-5M transport aircraft in a remote wilderness forest and returns before dawn.
• The Great Xia Academy of Sciences receives an email from the 'Great Wall Watch' organization, mentioning they've left gifts in Mohe.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze demonstrates his stealth and efficiency in retrieving the gift.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing show surprise and excitement upon receiving the email about the gifts.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious and generous nature of the 'Great Wall Watch' organization.
• The growing partnership and communication between the organization and Great Xia.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze interacts with the 'Great Wall Watch' organization indirectly through their emails.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss the organization's actions and their impact on Great Xia's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 'Great Wall Watchers' organization sends another gift to Great Xia.
• The gift's location is in a remote, snowy wilderness near Mohe, close to the border with Russia.
• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing travel to the location by helicopter but initially can't find the gift.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing show curiosity and caution about the gift and the organization's intentions.
• They demonstrate professionalism and efficiency in handling the situation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of reciprocity and gift-giving is emphasized, with Great Xia expressing its gratitude and willingness to help the organization.
• The organization's mysterious nature and global influence are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing work together, discussing and speculating about the gift and the organization's actions.
• They exhibit a good working relationship, with Zheng Lixing being more impulsive and Zhang Yuli being more thoughtful and strategic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing receive a mysterious message about a gift.
• They discover a large, metal object covered in snow, resembling a hill.
• Upon uncovering it, they find a C-5M transport aircraft, a 'gift' from the 'Great Wall Watchers' organization.
• They realize the aircraft is too large to transport conventionally and decide to build a temporary runway to fly it out.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing display caution and excitement upon discovering the aircraft.
• Zhang Yuli shows decisiveness in ordering the construction of a runway to fly the aircraft out.

Significant Themes

• The 'Great Wall Watchers' organization's mysterious and generous 'gifts' to Great Xia.
• The challenge and excitement of dealing with extraordinary situations.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing work together, sharing their thoughts and concerns about the situation.
• Zhang Yuli makes a decision, and Zheng Lixing supports it, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 'Great Wall Watch' organization decides to build a runway in the wilderness to transport the C-5M transport aircraft back to Great Xia.
• The C-5M takes off successfully in the middle of the night, heading to Yanjing Air Force Base.
• Lu Ze's family prepares local specialties for him and Lucy to take back to Eagle Country.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in handling the aircraft transfer.
• Lu Ze shows concern for the safety of the C-5M and the high-precision machine tool.
• Lucy's affection for Lu Ze's parents grows due to their generous gifts of local food specialties.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the 'Great Wall Watch' organization, demonstrated by their ability to transport a massive aircraft covertly.
• The importance of family and cultural heritage, highlighted by Lu Ze's family preparing local food for him and Lucy to take back to Eagle Country.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing work together to plan and execute the aircraft transfer.
• Lu Ze and Lucy interact playfully as they prepare to return to Eagle Country, with Lu Ze teasing Lucy about her love for food.
• Lu Ze's parents show affection towards Lucy, treating her like their own daughter.