Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He takes his final comprehensive exam, which is extremely difficult and covers out-of-syllabus material.
• After completing the exam, Song He meets Professor Ma and Liang An, who inform him about the Song He Su cooperation plan.
• In the car, Professor Ma explains the details of the new company's establishment, with Song He as the largest shareholder (40%).
• Song He meets Leng Xiangwen and Zhuang Qiyan, who explain the corporate governance structure (shareholders' meeting, board of directors, supervisory board, and senior management team) to him.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows academic prowess by completing the difficult exam quickly. He expresses eagerness to participate in the Lunar City Project but is told to focus on the Song He Su matter first.
• Professor Ma: Demonstrates his influence and negotiation skills in forming the new company. He shows patience and understanding towards Song He's lack of business knowledge.
• Leng Xiangwen and Zhuang Qiyan: Display their familiarity with corporate governance and contracts, showing their business acumen.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Professor Ma's ability to bring together major pharmaceutical companies and his control over the negotiations highlight his power and influence.
• Knowledge and Expertise: Song He's academic prowess and the business knowledge of Leng Xiangwen and Zhuang Qiyan emphasize the importance of expertise in different fields.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Professor Ma: Their interaction shows Professor Ma's mentorship and guidance towards Song He, as well as Song He's eagerness to learn and participate in the business world.
• Song He, Leng Xiangwen, and Zhuang Qiyan: Their interaction highlights the shared interest in the Song He Su project and the need for mutual understanding and cooperation in the business venture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Team members gather at East City Grand Hotel for a delayed celebration banquet.
• Song He reveals a listening device was found at the Mining Hotel, and they set off a smoke bomb to mislead.
• The team receives two bonus contracts: one-time bonus and profit-sharing.
• The one-time bonus amounts are significant, ranging from millions to over three million yuan.
• The profit-sharing contract has complex clauses, making it difficult for team members to understand.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows confidence in the Brain Strengthening Beverage's success and encourages team members to choose the profit-sharing contract based on their confidence.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Supports Song He's stance and explains the contract options.
• Lou Jinghui: Demonstrates blind trust in Song He by signing the profit-sharing contract without hesitation.
• Xie Kefu: Calculates the approximate values of both contracts, providing a reference for team members' decisions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and confidence in leadership (Song He) and the project's success.
• Risk-taking and decision-making based on individual assessments of the project's potential.
• The impact of international trade taxes and raw material costs on profit-sharing.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Work together to present the contract options and encourage team members to make informed decisions.
• Lou Jinghui and Xie Kefu: Represent two extremes in decision-making – impulsive trust and calculated risk, respectively.
• Team members: Interact by discussing their choices, seeking clarification, and influencing each other's decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A sudden tenfold increase in comments on the step count record post, from 300 to 3000.
• Comments reveal a correlation between Dean Song's step count and the fluctuations of certain pharmaceutical stocks.
• Stock traders discuss the phenomenon, with some already profiting from it, while others warn of potential market reversals.

Character Developments

• Dean Song remains unaware of the stock market impact and is focused on his research.
• Wei Liqun, mentioned but not present, is ready to manipulate the market at Dean Song's request.

Significant Themes

• Unintended Consequences: Dean Song's innocuous step count tracking leads to significant market fluctuations.
• Information Asymmetry: The dean's step count, seemingly private, becomes public information, affecting the stock market.
• Market Manipulation: The potential for market disruption due to the newfound correlation.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the situation, realizing the impact of their actions on the stock market.
• Song He decides to involve Wei Liqun to disrupt the market rhythm and mitigate the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He encounters a mental block while solving problems in the middle of the night.
• He discovers a new item, the "Push-up Brain Strengthening Capsule," in the Wishing Well.
• The capsule temporarily increases brain activity and permanently improves IQ with every thousand push-ups.
• Song He uses the capsule to solve the problem, pushing himself to exhaustion.
• He successfully upgrades his mathematics level and receives a message from Dewitt.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates resilience and determination in solving problems, pushing his physical limits.
• Dewitt shows willingness to try human cryopreservation as an experimental subject.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Song He's relentless pursuit of solving the problem, even in the face of physical exhaustion.
• Hope and Despair: The contrast between the hope of solving the problem and the despair of the long journey ahead.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with the system, discovering and using the "Push-up Brain Strengthening Capsule."
• Dewitt communicates with Tang Jiang (Song He's alternate account), sharing good and bad news about human cryopreservation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He hosts a breakfast meeting with child prodigies, presenting two options: take prize money for completed research (Longevity Fungus and Chameleon) or work on the second generation of Rejuvenation Drug.
• Xiang Xiaotong reveals a space home as an additional reward for working on the new drug, enticing more prodigies to join the project.
• Yang Yu and Qi Feng express their intentions to work on other projects: Venus and Mars Probes, and further research on the Longevity Fungus, respectively.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his leadership and mentoring skills, encouraging wild ideas and independent thinking among the prodigies.
• Xiang Xiaotong shows her strategic mind, using the space home reward to motivate the prodigies.
• Yang Yu displays her dedication to her current project, prioritizing it over the new opportunity.
• Qi Feng reveals his curiosity and ambition, presenting two innovative ideas for Longevity Fungus research.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and pursuit of knowledge
• Mentorship and encouragement of independent thought
• Rewards and incentives for scientific research
• Balancing personal projects and new opportunities

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together to motivate and engage the child prodigies.
• Song He encourages Qi Feng to share his ideas, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• The child prodigies interact with each other, discussing and deciding on their respective projects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He wakes up to find his phone flooded with messages about his proof of the Song He Manifold.
• He learns that his abridged version of the proof is causing confusion among colleagues, who find it too complex.
• Song He decides to expand the proof for better understanding.
• He receives congratulations from colleagues, friends, and family, and shares his achievement on social media.
• He discovers that his post has generated significant resentment among mathematicians.

Character Developments

• Song He shows humility and understanding towards his colleagues' struggles with his proof, deciding to expand it.
• He expresses pride in his achievement but also acknowledges the hard work involved.
• Song He demonstrates generosity by sending red envelopes to his company's employees.

Significant Themes

• Communication and Understanding: The difficulty colleagues have in understanding Song He's proof highlights the importance of clear communication in mathematics.
• Resentment and Envy: The resentment generated by Song He's post underscores the complex emotions that can arise from others' success.
• Hard Work and Persistence: Song He's mention of his diligent efforts to prove the manifold emphasizes the importance of hard work in achieving success.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Deng Puhe: Their exchange highlights the challenges in communicating complex mathematical proofs and the need for expansion and clarification.
• Song He and General Wang: Their simple and clear communication style contrasts with the more complex interactions among mathematicians.
• Song He and Xie Yuanxun, Zou Yunshui, Xiang Xiaotong, Wei Liqun: These interactions show Song He's relationships with colleagues, friends, and business partners, ranging from friendly banter to professional courtesy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, now a renowned scientist, takes the Gaokao (Chinese college entrance exam) papers for fun and scores high on all subjects, except for a minor deduction in Language Arts.
• He finds the papers surprisingly easy and decides to apply for the job of setting the Gaokao Mathematics paper.
• His old teacher, Wang Taichu, agrees to help him report his interest in the position.
• Song He expresses confidence in his ability to set more novel and challenging questions.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his exceptional intelligence and confidence in his academic abilities.
• Wang Taichu shows support and willingness to help Song He.

Significant Themes

• The intense pressure and high stakes of the Gaokao exam.
• The desire for academic excellence and recognition.
• The importance of setting challenging yet fair exam questions.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with his old teacher, Wang Taichu, seeking his help in applying for the Gaokao question-setting position.
• Song He exchanges messages with his old acquaintances, discussing their Gaokao experiences and future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He discuss having a baby, with Xiang Xiaotong wanting to have one now and Song He preferring to wait until Infant Pod technology is mature.
• They watch the Yuanxun Rocket Company's technology gala, featuring a grand musical performance and Xie Yuanxun's speech.

Character Developments

• Xiang Xiaotong: She expresses her desire to have a baby now, showing her maternal side and a change in mindset from her younger years.
• Song He: He reveals his fear of childbirth due to witnessing Zou Yunshui's near-death experience with Amniotic Fluid Embolism, highlighting his protective nature towards his wife.
• Xie Yuanxun: He demonstrates his charisma and confidence as a CEO, expressing excitement for his company's technological advancements.

Significant Themes

• The desire for parenthood and the fears associated with it.
• The advancement of technology and its impact on society.
• The importance of taking one's time with significant life decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He: They have a heart-to-heart conversation about having a baby, revealing their differing viewpoints and ultimately compromising.
• Xie Yuanxun and the audience: Xie Yuanxun connects with his audience, generating excitement and anticipation for the technology gala.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The children from the Genius Institute return from their Cruise Ship trip, eager to continue their studies, particularly in solving the Hodge Conjecture.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong observe the rapid development of Yemo City, attributing it to the establishment of the Chenghuang Hibernation Center.
• Durian, the red-haired gorilla, returns from the Moon, greeted by enthusiastic crowds at the Alien Zoo.
• Durian requests a name change to Liu Li'an and shows Song He and Xiang Xiaotong sample ID cards, hinting at his potential integration into human society.
• Durian reveals he will return to the Moon for long-term stationing due to his accelerated brain development and high IQ (150).

Character Developments

• The children from the Genius Institute display increased determination and ambition in their mathematical pursuits, with a singular focus on solving the Hodge Conjecture.
• Durian demonstrates maturity and independence, requesting a name change and expressing excitement about his potential integration into human society.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong show concern and support for Durian's future, surprised by his accelerated brain development and high IQ.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in pursuing academic goals (children's focus on the Hodge Conjecture).
• Integration and acceptance of non-human entities into human society (Durian's potential ID card and name change).
• Rapid societal development and change (Yemo City's growth due to the Hibernation Center).

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong interact warmly with the returning children, encouraging their mathematical pursuits.
• Durian salutes and interacts respectfully with Song He, Xiang Xiaotong, and the zoo directors upon his return.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss Durian's future with him, expressing surprise and support for his accelerated brain development and high IQ.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and his team observe the Longevity Fungus parasitizing mice and a lamb.
• The fungus revives a recently deceased mouse but ignores a completely dead one, suggesting it's not driven by hunger.
• The fungus targets the brain of the host animals, indicating its interest might lie there.
• Song He decides to conduct further tests on the fungus, including genetic testing and zero-gravity environment tests.
• The Couple learns about Dream Helmet's upcoming New Product Launch Event.
• Song He forgets to turn off the water while showering, spending an extra twenty thousand yuan.

Character Developments

• Song He shows concern for water conservation, revealing a childhood habit.
• Xiang Xiaotong is amused by Song He's water habit and his wealth.
• The Child Prodigies are trusted by The Couple to handle experiments independently.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious nature and purpose of the Longevity Fungus.
• The high cost of water in Space City, reflecting the city's economic model.
• The potential impact of Teacher Bai's activities on Earth's water conservation and agriculture.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the fungus, their work, and upcoming events.
• Song He entrusts the Child Prodigies with further experiments on the fungus.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong share a moment of humor over Song He's water habit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, the principal, hesitates before addressing the students, emphasizing their unique generation and potential.
• He calls on students to share their ambitious projects: Yuan Tiangang wants to create weather weapons, and Yang Yu aims to develop nuclear propulsion rockets for interstellar travel.
• Song He praises their ideas but warns about the challenges and the importance of a strong mathematical foundation.
• The students are reluctant to leave as the winter vacation class ends.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows hesitation and emotion when addressing the students, indicating his affection for them. He also demonstrates pride and defensiveness when facing online criticism.
• Yuan Tiangang: Confidently shares his idea for weather weapons, showing ambition and strategic thinking.
• Yang Yu: Excitedly presents her plan for nuclear propulsion rockets, displaying determination and a willingness to take risks.

Significant Themes

• The potential and uniqueness of the current generation of students.
• The importance of a strong mathematical foundation in solving complex problems.
• The challenges and responsibilities that come with great talent and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with the students, encouraging them to share their ideas and expressing his pride in their potential.
• Yuan Tiangang and Yang Yu present their ambitious projects, receiving praise and encouragement from Song He and applause from their peers.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong pack their luggage together, showing a comfortable and affectionate relationship. They also discuss the online criticism of Song He's proof, with Xiang Xiaotong teasing him about his reaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He decides to launch a new product launch conference for the Rejuvenation Drug on June 10th, after the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao).
• The Brain Science Institute, where Song He works, holds its final exams, coinciding with the Gaokao.
• Song He invigilates the exams and checks the Gaokao Language Arts paper online.

Character Developments

• Song He maintains his ambition and determination, pushing for the new product launch despite the tight deadline.
• Xiang Xiaotong, the Dean, shows concern for Song He's work and personal life, indicating a mentor-like relationship.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: Song He's relentless pursuit of success, despite challenges and tight deadlines.
• Mentorship: Xiang Xiaotong's guidance and support towards Song He's work.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong interact casually, showing a comfortable and familiar relationship.
• Song He expresses his hope for his friends to score well in the Gaokao and join his institute, showing his care for them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He is shocked to learn that the Interstellar Energy Company's Controlled Nuclear Fusion project will cost at least 500 billion yuan over five years.
• Xiang Xiaotong explains that this cost is relatively low compared to similar international projects like ITER.
• Song He reviews the list of team members from recent technological breakthroughs and approves their bonuses based on their contribution percentages.
• The spacecraft returns to Earth, and the passengers, including Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, notice that the landing zone is green instead of the expected yellow Gobi Desert.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows concern about the project's cost but ultimately approves it. He also demonstrates generosity in handling the bonuses for the research team.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Provides historical context to reassure Song He about the project's cost-effectiveness. She also shows affection towards her husband through their secret signals.

Significant Themes

• The high cost of scientific research and the potential returns.
• The importance of historical context and perspective in understanding current events.
• The trust and affection between Song He and Xiang Xiaotong.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They discuss the project's cost and bonuses, showing a harmonious and supportive relationship.
• The Child Prodigies on the spacecraft: They discuss the landing process and the unexpected green landscape, showing curiosity and concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Kefu and Song He engage in an overnight competition to improve the efficiency of their Space Window-Cleaning Bugs.
• Xie Kefu works until 2:30 AM, achieving a 2.5% improvement, only to find Song He awake and working again.
• Song He achieves a 4.2% improvement by 7 AM.
• In the classroom, 5 out of 50 students show progress, with the best result being a 1% improvement.

Character Developments

• Xie Kefu: Starts off confident but struggles with staying awake, ultimately achieving a significant breakthrough due to physiological fatigue.
• Song He: Maintains a consistent work ethic, achieving the best result among the students.
• Professor Wang: Shows surprise and approval when students achieve good results, and disappointment when results are poor.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and hard work (Xie Kefu's struggle to stay awake and Song He's consistent effort).
• Competition and comparison (Xie Kefu and Song He's overnight competition, and the students' comparison of their results in the classroom).
• The struggle to learn and improve (students' frustration with Brain-Mimicking Programming and their desire to change their major).

Character Interactions

• Xie Kefu and Song He: Engage in a friendly rivalry, with Xie Kefu ultimately admiring Song He's dedication and results.
• Students and Professor Wang: Students show respect and awe towards Professor Wang, while he expresses disappointment in their poor results and approval for their achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The spacecraft carrying Song He and Xiang Xiaotong lands in Ruoqiang, greeted by a vast tree-planting operation.
• They observe the tree-planting site from a Flying Car, witnessing the immense scale and efficiency of the operation.
• They learn that the site is a Small-scale Worksite with 50,000 Teacher Bai tree planters, and it was opened earlier due to the discovery of an underground water source.

Character Developments

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, upon returning to Earth, experience the solidity and stability of the ground after living in the Space City.
• Song He is impressed and shocked by the scale of the tree-planting operation.
• Yuanxun 1, a robot resembling Xie Yuanxun, is introduced as the driver of the Flying Car.

Significant Themes

• The Great Northwest Project's scale and progress.
• The use of advanced technology and automation (Teacher Bais and Drones) for large-scale environmental projects.
• The contrast between the Space City and Earth, highlighting the unique characteristics of each environment.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong interact with Yuanxun 1, learning about the tree-planting operation from his perspective.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong observe the tree-planting site together, sharing their reactions and insights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• You Deyi and Xiang Xiaotong receive news that Xie Yuanxun and Song He have both earned a Third-Class Merit for their summer internships.
• Xie Yuanxun shares that a big leader will inspect the final product of Honeycomb and may award them commendations.
• Katerina, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, is determined to solve a complex mathematical problem within a week, believing it's crucial for her team's space projects. She receives a letter from Song He.

Character Developments

• You Deyi: Becomes proud of Xie Yuanxun's achievement but feels disheartened when he learns Song He also earned a merit.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows support and understanding towards both students' achievements.
• Song He: Feels excited about the potential Third-Class Merit and the end of his desert work. He also expresses concern about his health.
• Katerina: Struggles with a complex mathematical problem, feeling the pressure of the upcoming space projects. She remains determined and stubborn in her approach.

Significant Themes

• Achievement and Recognition: The characters strive for recognition and awards (Third-Class Merit) to validate their efforts and contributions.
• Pressure and Determination: Katerina feels the pressure of her work and is determined to solve the problem, while Song He feels the pressure of his harsh working environment.
• Competition and Collaboration: There's a sense of competition among the characters, yet they also collaborate and support each other (e.g., You Deyi and Xiang Xiaotong discussing the merits).

Character Interactions

• You Deyi and Xiang Xiaotong: They discuss the merits earned by Xie Yuanxun and Song He, with You Deyi initially feeling proud but later disheartened, while Xiang Xiaotong remains supportive.
• Song He and Xie Yuanxun: They share their excitement about the potential Third-Class Merit and the end of their desert work.
• Katerina and her colleague: They discuss the mathematical problem, with Katerina being determined to solve it and her colleague showing support.

Plot Points and Events

• Song He struggles to understand the Neuron network's mathematical model, advancing from Grandmaster Level 77 to 79.
• Xiang Xiaotong, discharged from the hospital, takes Song He to a Cantonese restaurant for breakfast.
• She gives him a surprise exam with one question, offering him a chance to work on a new project if he solves it.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates dedication and perseverance in his studies, pushing himself to the brink of exhaustion.
• Xiang Xiaotong shows a playful side, teasing Song He during breakfast and the exam.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and determination in pursuing knowledge and skill.
• The mentor-mentee relationship, with Xiang Xiaotong acting as both a teacher and a playful companion.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong interact over breakfast, with Xiang Xiaotong teasing Song He about his sweating and the exam.
• Song He, desperate to pass the exam, orders all the signature dishes for Xiang Xiaotong, showing his eagerness to please and impress her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Mouse, preserved in liquid nitrogen and semi-dissected, is revived on a live broadcast.
• The Mouse's vital signs stabilize, and it eats and drinks after revival.
• The livestream crashes due to overwhelming viewership and engagement.

Character Developments

• Wei Liqun, the host, remains calm and professional throughout the event.
• The White Coats demonstrate expertise and teamwork in reviving the Mouse.

Significant Themes

• The potential of hibernation revival technology.
• The challenges and limitations of the current technology.
• The excitement and impact of a groundbreaking scientific event.

Character Interactions

• Wei Liqun interacts with the audience through the livestream, explaining the process and answering questions.
• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He, off-stage, discuss the event, with Xiaotong expressing her amazement and teasing Song He about his financial compensation.
• The White Coats work together to revive the Mouse, with Wei Liqun assisting them by wiping their sweat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He discuss potential candidates for a role, with Zhao Yiyi being considered.
• Song He receives a call from Yu Zhiyuan, informing him of his promotion to a Level Ⅳ Project Leader and offering 24/7 communication support.
• Song He learns that Yu Zhiyuan is a code name and verifies the caller's identity.
• Yu Zhiyuan informs Song He about Leng Xiangwen's (now Mr. Cohen) intention to meet him in person.
• Three days later, Leng Xiangwen arrives at the Huang Family Cuisine Grand Restaurant to meet Song He, undergoing a thorough security check.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows curiosity and caution when dealing with the unfamiliar Yu Zhiyuan, and demonstrates decisiveness in agreeing to meet Leng Xiangwen.
• Leng Xiangwen: Shows amazement at the grandeur of the restaurant and a hint of determination in his decision to meet Song He.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The security measures and Song He's position reflect the power imbalance between him and Leng Xiangwen.
• Identity and transformation: Leng Xiangwen's change of name and identity is a significant aspect of his character.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They discuss work-related matters casually, showing a comfortable working relationship.
• Song He and Leng Xiangwen: Their interaction is tense and cautious, with Leng Xiangwen being subjected to a thorough security check before their meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Discussion about mining minerals on Venus, with Interstellar Energy Company planning to design fully automated mining spacecraft.
• Approval of funding for 180 Chenghuang Hibernation Centers in preparation for the new generation Rejuvenation Drug.
• Successful afforestation and fruit tree planting in the Great Northwest.
• Space City properties in Earth's orbit sold out at four times the original price.
• Chenghuang cafeterias becoming popular and causing overcrowding issues.
• Completion of the Black Technology Blueprint for animal experiments.

Character Developments

• Xiang Xiaotong shows confidence in the capabilities of the Genius Institute graduates.
• Song He demonstrates his decisiveness in approving the Venus mining project funding and his consideration for the public's access to the Rejuvenation Drug.
• Both characters display a casual and comfortable relationship, with Xiang Xiaotong teasing Song He about their negotiation on celebrating their anniversary.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and its impact on society (mining in space, Rejuvenation Drug, Space Cities).
• The balance between public and private interests (Chenghuang cafeterias, Space City properties).
• The responsibility of wealth and power (access to the Rejuvenation Drug, youth loan plan).

Character Interactions

• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He discuss various projects and decisions, showing a harmonious and collaborative relationship.
• Xiang Xiaotong teases Song He about their anniversary celebration, indicating a playful and intimate dynamic between them.
• Song He consults Xiang Xiaotong about Space City properties on other planets, valuing her opinion.