Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He's team has successfully relocated to a new, larger laboratory building.
• Yu Anbang, Song He's former teacher, expresses regret for not completing his project in time to secure the same building.
• Song He reveals he was the one who secured the laboratory building, causing Yu Anbang to react in shock and discomfort.
• Song He inspects the new laboratory, deciding to convert part of the top floor into a living area for team members.
• Song He begins to analyze the vast amount of data collected by his team, finding numerous errors and issuing corrections.

Character Developments

• Song He: Demonstrates his mathematical prowess and dedication to his work, pushing his team to improve their skills. He shows disappointment in his team's current level but remains determined to produce results.
• Yu Anbang: Reveals his competitive nature and regret for not securing the laboratory building. His reaction to Song He's success indicates a mix of pride, disappointment, and potential jealousy.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Competition: Both Song He and Yu Anbang display strong ambition, with Song He's success causing discomfort in his former teacher.
• Mentorship and Rivalry: The relationship between Song He and Yu Anbang hints at a complex dynamic between mentor and mentee, now turned rivals.
• Dedication to Work: Song He's commitment to his work and high expectations for his team emphasize the importance of dedication and continuous improvement in scientific research.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Yu Anbang: Their interaction reveals the tension and discomfort between them, with Yu Anbang's initial excitement turning to shock and unease upon learning Song He's success.
• Song He and his Team: Song He's interactions with his team members, particularly Lou Jinghui, show his leadership and high expectations, pushing them to improve their skills and work harder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He successfully develops three neuropeptide-based drugs: a weight loss drug, a blood pressure regulator, and an anti-fatigue supplement.
• He receives a massive knowledge rebate in Mathematics and Biology, causing him to faint due to information overload.
• The next day, Song He and Lou Jinghui discover that their Apples taste differently, with Song He's being exceptionally sweet and Lou Jinghui's being normal.
• Song He is given new pink patient clothes, hinting at an upcoming change in his status.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows determination and intelligence in developing the drugs. He also demonstrates resilience in recovering from the knowledge rebate's side effects.
• Lou Jinghui: Displays loyalty and concern for Song He's well-being. He also shows curiosity and indignation when he notices the differential treatment in the Apples.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and its potential consequences (information overload).
• Differential treatment and its effects on individuals (the discrepancy in the Apples' taste).

Character Interactions

• Song He and Lou Jinghui: They share a bond of camaraderie, supporting each other through the challenges they face. They also exhibit a playful dynamic, as seen in their exchange of Apples.
• Song He and the Righteous Little Nurse: Their relationship remains tense, with the nurse showing a mix of respect and annoyance towards Song He.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, a Lecturer, faces challenges in writing textbooks due to the lack of student feedback and the need to cater to a wide range of students' levels.
• He struggles with deciding the textbook's length and content, as it's crucial for students' academic direction and the field's future.
• Song He filters his mental library of books, removing repetitive and flawed content, aiming to create a concise yet comprehensive textbook.
• He plans to write two textbooks but later decides to prepare both a single-volume and a set version for review.
• Song He's final exam paper passes the Academician meeting's review, and he is invited to join the textbook writing team.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his dedication, meticulousness, and confidence in his ability to write textbooks, even when faced with challenges and criticism from his mentor, Teacher Xiang.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility of textbook writers in shaping students' academic direction and the future of their field.
• The challenges of writing textbooks without immediate student feedback and the need to cater to diverse student levels.
• The importance of filtering and selecting relevant content for a textbook.

Character Interactions

• Song He communicates with Teacher Xiang regarding his textbook writing plans and seeks her advice.
• Song He interacts with other Lecturers and academic heavyweights in the Biology Field Textbook Plan Exchange Group, though they are initially muted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, a renowned professor, gives a lecture on the flagellar motor of bacteria, comparing its complexity and efficiency to advanced human engineering.
• A student, Zai Le You, asks a controversial question about Song He's role in the disapproval of a new brain cancer drug developed by Toyama Medical, sparking a heated argument between students from the Brain Institute (where Song He works) and the Bioengineering Institute.

Character Developments

• Song He: Maintains composure and professionalism despite the chaotic situation, showing willingness to address the student's concerns.
• Zai Le You: Demonstrates courage and assertiveness in asking a sensitive question, but also contributes to the escalation of the conflict.
• Students from Brain Institute and Bioengineering Institute: Show strong loyalty and protective instincts towards their respective institutes and professors, leading to a heated argument.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Protectiveness: Students from both institutes display strong loyalty to their respective professors and institutes, leading to a conflict when their loyalties clash.
• Academic Integrity and Rivalry: The conflict highlights the intense competition and rivalry between the two institutes, with each side questioning the other's motives and integrity.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Zai Le You: Their interaction is tense, with Zai Le You asking a sharp question and Song He maintaining composure while addressing it.
• Students from Brain Institute and Bioengineering Institute: They interact aggressively, with each side cursing and accusing the other, leading to a near-brawl.
• Li Zicheng and his group: They join the argument, further escalating the conflict between the two institutes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He meets Xi Yanfan, his former club president, and they discuss his progress in Class A under Teacher Xiang.
• Song He reveals he's last in class due to his chosen direction's slow progress, while his classmates are earning high points.
• Xi Yanfan agrees to let Song He rub her arm for luck, a ritual they've done since childhood.
• Song He finally makes progress in his experiments after rubbing Xi Yanfan's arm and attributes it to her luck.
• The chapter ends with Song He working late, while his classmates discuss his progress over dinner, expressing admiration for his courage but questioning his inflexibility.

Character Developments

• Song He: Struggles with his chosen direction but remains determined. He's superstitious about Xi Yanfan's luck and is embarrassed when Xi Yanfan calls him out.
• Xi Yanfan: Envious of Song He's progress but willing to help him. She's protective of their past dynamic and sets boundaries when Song He pushes them.
• Huang Qiqin, Li Zhengye, Hu Xiaotian: Discuss Song He's progress, admiring his courage but questioning his strategy. They express confidence in their own progress.

Significant Themes

• Luck vs. Effort: Song He believes in Xi Yanfan's luck, while his classmates rely on their skills and hard work.
• Courage vs. Inflexibility: Song He's classmates admire his courage in choosing a difficult direction but question his inflexibility in changing his approach.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xi Yanfan: They catch up, reminisce about the past, and Xi Yanfan helps Song He with her "luck."
• Song He and his classmates: They discuss Song He's progress, expressing admiration but also questioning his strategy.
• Song He's classmates (Huang Qiqin, Li Zhengye, Hu Xiaotian): They discuss Song He's progress and express confidence in their own progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students complain about the difficulty of their exams on the Campus Forum, envying the Song He Class for having open-book exams.
• News breaks that a Provincial Top Scorer fainted during the Song He Class's exam, shifting the forum's sentiment.
• Students from the Song He Class reveal the extreme difficulty of their open-book exam, leading to Xia Wansan's hospitalization.
• Xia Wansan bets students from the Brain Science Institute and Bioengineering Institute that he can solve the last five questions of Song He's exam, challenging them to do the same.
• Over 490 students from both institutes accept the challenge.

Character Developments

• Xia Wansan: Shows his competitive and money-oriented nature, betting students to prove the difficulty of the exam and potentially earn money.
• Song He: Maintains his stern and demanding demeanor, setting extremely difficult exam questions.

Significant Themes

• Difficulty and Fairness in Exams: The disparity in exam difficulty between classes and the fairness of open-book exams are debated.
• Competition and Ambition: Xia Wansan's competitive nature and ambition to make money are highlighted.
• Academic Rigor: The high standards and expectations for students in the field of science and technology are emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Xia Wansan interacts with students from other departments, provoking them to challenge him and prove the difficulty of the exam questions.
• Song He and Xia Wansan's interaction is minimal, but Song He's actions (setting difficult exam questions) directly influence Xia Wansan's decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The results of the monkey tests for the new drugs are about to be released, determining the fate of Chenghuang Company and the 'Song He Team.'
• The scores are released, with the Song He Team's drugs receiving high scores (90-95 points) and the Jin Shunlu Team's Weight Loss Drug scoring poorly (66 points) due to severe side effects.
• The media and public opinion overwhelmingly support the Song He Team, and the stock market reacts positively to the results.
• The second week's results confirm the Song He Team's victory, with their drug maintaining a high score while Jin Shunlu's drug fails.

Character Developments

• Song He: He remains calm and collected under pressure, demonstrating his leadership and strategic thinking. He teaches Lou Jinghui to prepare for the worst to manage expectations.
• Lou Jinghui: Initially nervous, Lou Jinghui follows Song He's advice to manage his expectations. He shows concern for the company's reputation and his own social standing.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: The battle between the Song He Team and the Jin Shunlu Team highlights the intense competition in the pharmaceutical industry and the personal stakes involved.
• Preparation and Adaptation: Song He's advice to Lou Jinghui emphasizes the importance of being prepared for all outcomes and adapting to changes.
• Public Opinion and Reputation: The media and public reaction to the test results show the impact of reputation and public opinion on businesses and individuals.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Lou Jinghui: The two share a tense moment awaiting the results, with Song He providing guidance and support to Lou Jinghui.
• The Song He Team and the Jin Shunlu Team: The two teams are portrayed as rivals, with the Song He Team ultimately emerging victorious in the public eye.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and his team watch Stephen King's livestream, which reveals details about Zlokovic's fraud and clears up the Neuropeptide paper dispute, favoring Song He's team.
• Stephen King promotes himself at the end of the livestream, expressing his desire for a job and asylum.
• Song He considers hiring Stephen King and contacts him through Ilima, who relays Stephen King's willingness and conditions.

Character Developments

• Stephen King: From a nervous and confused refugee to a determined individual seeking asylum and a job, displaying his intelligence, honesty, and adaptability.
• Song He: Shows boldness and strategic thinking in considering hiring Stephen King, understanding the potential benefits and risks.

Significant Themes

• Truth and Fraud: The livestream exposes Zlokovic's fraud and clears the name of Song He's team, highlighting the importance of truth and integrity in academia.
• Asylum and Refuge: Stephen King's situation raises questions about asylum, refuge, and the responsibilities of nations towards those seeking safety.
• Loyalty and Reciprocity: Stephen King's willingness to work loyally for a company that offers him asylum, and Song He's consideration of hiring him, shows the importance of reciprocity in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Song He and his team: They watch the livestream together, reacting with excitement, surprise, and support for Stephen King.
• Song He and Stephen King (through Ilima): Song He reaches out to Stephen King, offering him a job and asylum, while Stephen King expresses his conditions and willingness to work for Song He.
• Stephen King and the Livestream Audience: Stephen King interacts with the livestream audience, thanking them for their support and expressing his desire for a job and asylum.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lou Jinghui, representing Song He's team, gives an interview showcasing their advanced equipment and confidently discusses their upcoming monkey trials for three Neuropeptide drugs.
• The interview sparks international media attention, setting the stage for a head-on competition with Jin Shunlu's team.
• Both teams rush to complete their final experiments and submit drug samples for monkey trials.
• Overlapping institutions conducting the trials indicate a direct confrontation between the two teams.

Character Developments

• Lou Jinghui demonstrates his confidence and showmanship during the interview, representing Song He's team's strong stance.
• Jin Shunlu, though not directly present, is portrayed as a formidable opponent, with his team signing commercial contracts, indicating high stakes.

Significant Themes

• The theme of competition and rivalry is prominent, with both teams racing to prove their superiority.
• The importance of advanced technology and scientific research funding is highlighted through the interview showcasing Song He's team's equipment.
• The pressure and stakes involved in high-level scientific research are emphasized, with potential commercial implications and reputational risks.

Character Interactions

• Lou Jinghui interacts with the Cloud Reporter, confidently discussing their team's capabilities and upcoming trials.
• Though not directly interacting, the dynamic between Lou Jinghui and Jin Shunlu is established through the interview and media reports, setting the stage for a competitive rivalry.
• The media and online forums serve as platforms for public discussion and speculation about the upcoming trials and the teams' fates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong attend a beverage tasting event at Jinghai Beverage headquarters.
• They taste over 200 beverages, finding three promising ones after a grueling process.
• The three beverages are sent for approval and production begins immediately.
• The companies announce the upcoming New Product Launch Event.

Character Developments

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong show resilience and dedication in tasting numerous beverages, despite the discomfort.
• Song He demonstrates strategic thinking in leveraging the bet with Antonio for global marketing.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and endurance in the face of discomfort (tasting beverages).
• Strategic planning and foresight (using the bet for marketing).

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together, supporting each other through the tasting process.
• Song He consults with Xiang Xiaotong on the quality and cost of the beverages.
• Song He shares the news about the bet with Xiang Xiaotong, indicating their close working relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Yiyi, the Provincial Top Scorer, is encouraged by Song He to join Frontier Technology University.
• Song He successfully recruits Zhao Yiyi, Ding Yangze, Zhang Zhilei, and Ning Mo to Frontier Technology University's Brain Institute.
• Song He shares his vision for the students' future, emphasizing hard work and learning over money.
• The National College Entrance Examination results are announced, with Frontier Technology University and Jinghai University achieving remarkable enrollment scores and Provincial Top Scorer numbers.

Character Developments

• Zhao Yiyi: Initially proud of her Provincial Top Scorer title, she is humbled by Song He's indifference and agrees to join Frontier Technology University.
• Song He: He demonstrates his influence and ability to recruit top students, showing his dedication to their future success.
• Ding Yangze, Zhang Zhilei, and Ning Mo: They express their eagerness to learn and follow Song He's guidance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in academic pursuits.
• The impact of a mentor's influence on students' futures.
• The competition among top universities for high-achieving students.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Yiyi and Song He: Their interaction showcases Zhao Yiyi's initial arrogance and Song He's indifference, leading to her agreement to join Frontier Technology University.
• Song He and the four students: Song He shares his vision for their future, inspiring them to work hard and learn.
• Song He and the university leaders: Song He's achievements at Frontier Technology University and Jinghai University are recognized and appreciated by the university leaders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He awakens from his coma and is informed by doctors that he needs to rest and not work.
• The medical staff is surprised to learn that Song He is the boss of the research team.
• Song He dictates the formulas he calculated during his coma to Lu Chengen and Ji Tianhe, tasking them with completing the remaining work.
• Song He receives the final system prompts for the drug improvements and tasks his team with finding additional ingredients to inhibit side effects.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows resilience and dedication to his work, even after collapsing from exhaustion. He demonstrates his leadership by delegating tasks to his team members.
• Lou Jinghui: Still recovering from his collapse, he spends most of his time sleeping and eating.
• Lu Chengen and Ji Tianhe: They take on the responsibility given by Song He and work diligently to complete the remaining tasks.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Despite their physical exhaustion, Song He and his team continue to work towards their goal.
• Leadership: Song He demonstrates his ability to lead and delegate tasks, trusting his team members to complete the work.
• Teamwork: The team works together to achieve their common goal, supporting each other through the challenges they face.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Lou Jinghui: They joke about their roles as bosses and little boss, showing a friendly dynamic despite their positions.
• Song He and the medical staff: The medical staff is surprised and impressed by Song He's young age and leadership role.
• Song He, Lu Chengen, and Ji Tianhe: They communicate about the progress of the experiments, with Song He providing guidance and encouragement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jin Shunlu's team announces the preliminary completion of a Neuropeptide Weight Loss Drug, with monkey testing set to begin.
• Song He's team decides to launch a "Straight Ball Attack," preparing their three new drugs for simultaneous monkey testing.
• The media hypes up Jin Shunlu's announcement, painting Song He's team as passive and silent.
• Professor Ma suggests changing the strategy and pushing back against Jin Shunlu's team through an aggressive interview.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes more proactive and determined to challenge Jin Shunlu's team.
• Lou Jinghui: Volunteers to represent the team in the interview, demonstrating confidence and experience.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry in the scientific community.
• The role of media in shaping public perception and scientific discourse.
• The importance of strategic communication in scientific breakthroughs.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Lou Jinghui: They work together, with Lou Jinghui showing initiative and confidence, which earns respect from the team.
• Song He and Professor Ma: They communicate about the team's progress and strategy, with Professor Ma providing guidance and support.
• Yun Fangrui (reporter) and Song He/Lou Jinghui: They meet for an interview, with Yun Fangrui being professional and friendly, while Song He and Lou Jinghui are polite and determined.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chenghuang Company announces the development of Artificial Whole Blood, causing a global sensation.
• Webster clarifies his stance on Artificial Blood, contradicting Graham's earlier statements, causing a public feud between the two Nobel Laureates.
• Wei Rui Pharmaceutical faces a public backlash due to allegations of excessive liver toxicity in their drugs and a suspected smear campaign against Chenghuang Company.
• Wei Rui Pharmaceutical's stock price plummets as a result of the negative publicity, despite shareholders' efforts to stabilize it.

Character Developments

• Song He, the CEO of Chenghuang Company, feels vindicated as Chenghuang's reputation is restored and Wei Rui Pharmaceutical's stock price falls.
• Graham and Webster's public feud highlights their differing views on Artificial Blood and their personal relationship.

Significant Themes

• The power of public opinion and social media in shaping a company's reputation.
• The ethical implications of corporate competition and smear campaigns.
• The importance of transparency and honesty in scientific research and business practices.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between Graham and Webster highlights the tension between their differing views and the personal animosity that has developed between them.
• Song He's satisfaction with the turn of events demonstrates his competitive nature and his desire to protect Chenghuang Company's reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and the Principal search through trash bags for evidence of suspected espionage by a Russian mathematician, Xie Kefu.
• They find a torn letter written in Chinese by Xie Kefu, titled "Ten Thoughts on Advising Song He".
• Song He realizes the misunderstanding and apologizes to the Principal.
• That night, a video of a red-haired gorilla named Durian solving a Rubik's Cube is released on various platforms under the account "Alien Zoo".
• The video gains traction after being reposted by Frontier Technology University, Chenghuang Company, and Neuron Company.
• Zhao Yiyi, the zoo director, releases a second video confirming the authenticity of Durian's intelligence.

Character Developments

• Song He: Realizes his mistake in suspecting Xie Kefu and apologizes to the Principal.
• Xie Kefu: Revealed to be a simple mathematician with a limited understanding of Chinese, despite his initial suspicious behavior.
• Zhao Yiyi: Introduces herself as the zoo director and confirms Durian's intelligence in the second video.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstandings and their consequences (Song He's suspicion of Xie Kefu).
• The power of social media and influencer accounts (reposts by prominent institutions boosting the video's popularity).
• The extraordinary intelligence of animals (Durian's ability to solve a Rubik's Cube).

Character Interactions

• Song He and the Principal: Work together to search for evidence, leading to the discovery of Xie Kefu's letter.
• Song He and Xie Kefu: Their relationship is strained due to Song He's suspicion, but no further interaction is shown in this chapter.
• Zhao Yiyi and Durian: Zhao Yiyi presents Durian's intelligence to the public, acting as a spokesperson for the zoo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He receives a list of top 200 students in the National College Entrance Examination from his teacher, Xiang Xiaotong, and is tasked with recruiting them to Frontier Technology University.
• Song He realizes that other prestigious universities have already started recruiting, putting Frontier Technology University at a disadvantage.
• Song He enlists his classmates' help in making calls to the students, and he himself contacts the provincial Top Scorers first.
• Song He uses his connection with Chenghuang Company to offer scholarships and research funding to students who enroll in Frontier Technology University.
• Despite his efforts, many Top Scorers have already been recruited by other universities.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in recruiting students for his university.
• Xiang Xiaotong shows confidence in Song He's abilities and entrusts him with the task of recruiting top students.
• The classmates show solidarity and help Song He in his endeavor.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among universities in recruiting top students.
• The allure of scholarships and research funding as incentives for students to choose a particular university.
• The pressure and urgency of the recruitment process, with time being a crucial factor.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with his teacher, Xiang Xiaotong, seeking guidance and support.
• Song He collaborates with his classmates to make calls to the students on the list.
• Song He communicates with the students, trying to persuade them to choose Frontier Technology University over other prestigious schools.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rutherford, the Vice Dean of the Bioengineering Institute, struggles to solve a set of exam questions set by Yu Caiyi, a University Lecturer.
• He seeks help from Xiang Wenwei, the Dean, by sending him the questions, claiming he's "busy" and needs assistance.
• Xiang Wenwei solves the questions quickly, revealing the significant gap in their problem-solving abilities.
• Rutherford sends the answers to Yu Caiyi, who then shares them with his students.
• Students from both institutes bet on who can solve the questions, with Xia Wansan acting as the intermediary.

Character Developments

• Rutherford: Realizes his academic skills have declined due to complacency and lack of continuous learning.
• Xiang Wenwei: Proves his academic prowess and leadership by solving the questions quickly and decisively.
• Yu Caiyi: Feels embarrassed for not being able to solve the questions initially but learns from the experience and encourages his students to work harder.
• Students: Recognize the importance of solid basic skills and the value of continuous learning and practice.

Significant Themes

• Academic Pride and Humility: Characters grapple with their ego and academic reputation, learning to ask for help when needed.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement: The importance of keeping up with knowledge and skills, even for established academics.
• Inter-institute Rivalry: The competition between the Bioengineering Institute and the Brain Institute highlights the students' and teachers' desire to prove their institute's superiority.

Character Interactions

• Rutherford and Xiang Wenwei: Their interaction reveals the power dynamic and mutual respect between the Vice Dean and the Dean, with Xiang Wenwei's quick problem-solving skills highlighting his superior academic abilities.
• Yu Caiyi and his Students: Yu Caiyi's interaction with his students shows his care for their academic growth and his willingness to help them, even when he initially struggled with the questions himself.
• Students from both institutes: The students' interaction through the bet demonstrates their competitive spirit and eagerness to prove their institute's superiority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He reveals to Lao Zhao that Chenghuang Oasis Company's Farmland in North Africa is facing an insect plague caused by Pearl Millet Sand Flea, which is a carrier for an advanced type of Actinomycetes that could cause a pandemic and destroy crops.
• Song He has created an antidote but is unsure of the culprit behind the attack.
• Lao Zhao suggests using micro-component analysis to trace the insect egg boxes to find the manufacturer and eventually the culprit.
• Song He shares a piece of intelligence given by an unknown source, which he can't decipher. He asks Lao Zhao for help.
• Song He writes the intelligence on a blank paper while they have dinner, and Lao Zhao recognizes it as hacker information.
• Lao Zhao contacts a hacker to analyze the information, expecting results in half an hour.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows his resourcefulness and quick thinking in handling the crisis, maintains composure despite the seriousness of the situation.
• Lao Zhao: Demonstrates his investigative skills and knowledge of tracking down clues, shows concern for Song He's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Crisis management: Both characters exhibit quick thinking and resourcefulness in handling the crisis.
• Trust and cooperation: Song He trusts Lao Zhao with sensitive information, and Lao Zhao is willing to help despite the risks involved.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Lao Zhao: They work together to decipher the intelligence and find a solution to the crisis. Their dynamic is one of mutual respect and trust, with Song He seeking Lao Zhao's help and Lao Zhao eager to assist.
• Song He and the unknown source: Song He receives crucial information from an unknown source, suggesting potential allies or informants within his network.
• Lao Zhao and his hacker contact: Lao Zhao reaches out to a hacker for help, showing his extensive network and knowledge of different skillsets required for the task at hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, the team leader, demonstrates his extraordinary memory by writing a complex gene sequence from memory.
• The team discusses and plans to edit key genes of Actinomycetes to control the Pearl Millet Sand Flea's consciousness and reduce its population.
• Song He proposes creating Pseudo-Actinomycetes to outcompete and eventually eliminate the harmful Actinomycetes.
• The team works together to implement this plan, with Song He providing detailed guidance and technical insights.

Character Developments

• Song He: Exhibits his exceptional memory and knowledge in genetics, solidifying his position as a brilliant and dedicated team leader.
• The White Coat Team: Show improvement in their skills and understanding of the project, demonstrating their competence and dedication.

Significant Themes

• Genetic Engineering: The chapter emphasizes the power and potential of genetic manipulation, with the team editing genes to control bacteria and create new strains.
• Teamwork: The team members collaborate and contribute their skills to achieve a common goal, highlighting the importance of collective effort.
• Risk and Innovation: The team considers the risks of their plan but decides to proceed due to their technical capabilities and the potential benefits.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with his team, guiding them, challenging them, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• The team members engage with each other, discussing ideas, asking questions, and supporting one another in their work.
• Song He's interactions with the team help them grow professionally and contribute to their shared goal of combating the Actinomycetes threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The characters face a crisis with the pearl millet sand flea infestation and must decide between buying ready-made fungicide or waiting for Song He's antidote.
• Ling Yiyi, Xia Wansan, and Pu Songchun vote to trust Song He, deciding to wait for his solution.
• Song He and his team work tirelessly in the laboratory to develop a solution before the blueprint expires.
• Song He successfully develops the "Special Species Inhibition Technology" in the Dean's Office bathroom, missing the celebratory moment with his team.

Character Developments

• Ling Yiyi demonstrates strong faith and loyalty to Song He, influencing the group's decision.
• Song He shows leadership, determination, and urgency in solving the problem, while also dealing with personal discomfort.
• The team members exhibit dedication, working tirelessly with minimal sleep to meet the deadline.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Faith: Ling Yiyi's unwavering trust in Song He influences the group's decision and brings them relief.
• Perseverance and Dedication: The team members work tirelessly, sacrificing sleep to meet the deadline, showcasing their commitment to their work and the project's success.
• The Cost of Success: The intense work schedule takes a toll on the team's physical health, with many suffering from upset stomachs and sleep deprivation.

Character Interactions

• Ling Yiyi, Xia Wansan, and Pu Songchun interact, discussing their options and ultimately deciding to trust Song He.
• Song He interacts with his team, delegating tasks and showing concern for their well-being (e.g., offering a bonus to a team member who was ill).
• Song He interacts with Xiang Xiaotong, asking to use her private toilet due to the public ones being full.