Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He explains the low risk of Teacher Bai contracting diseases due to gene editing, weak respiratory function, and redundant brain cell tubes.
• A student raises concerns about Teacher Bai being treated as family and the debt issue if the owner can't repay the loan.
• Song He addresses the possibility of love between Teacher Bais and the potential for Teacher Bai couples.
• A middle-aged man asks about the source of Teacher Bai's human skin appearance and its durability.
• Li Lu, a Volunteer, starts a livestream to share his experience with Teacher Bai.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates professionalism and patience in answering questions.
• Li Lu shows nervousness and inexperience in his first livestream.
• Ban Jianye, Li Lu's class teacher, shows responsibility and initiative in encouraging Li Lu to start broadcasting.

Significant Themes

• The ethical implications of human-like AI and their treatment.
• The potential for emotional connections between AI and humans, as well as between AI and AI.
• The commercialization and monetization of AI, including debt issues and insurance.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the Q&A session and watch Li Lu's livestream together.
• Li Lu interacts with other Volunteers, including Ban Jianye, who encourages him to engage with his livestream audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The experimental Rocket's test launch begins with high anticipation.
• The Rocket accelerates rapidly but suddenly slows down at 200 meters underground.
• The launch fails, and the Rocket crashes at the designated drop zone.
• Engineers gather to discuss and blame each other for the failure.
• Zou Yunshui, the project leader, orders a redo of the Mathematics model and a re-test for the following week.

Character Developments

• Xie Yuanxun: He shows concern and support for his wife, Zou Yunshui, who is the project leader. He tries to boost her morale and offers to invite a mathematician to help solve the Mathematics problems.
• Zou Yunshui: She feels overwhelmed and despairing due to the repeated failures and the complex Mathematics problems they face. She questions their technical approach.

Significant Themes

• Failure and Perseverance: The chapter highlights the challenges and setbacks in scientific research, with the team facing multiple failed test launches. Despite this, they continue to work towards finding a solution.
• Complexity and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The Mathematics problems they encounter are complex and interdisciplinary, requiring expertise beyond their current team. This emphasizes the need for collaboration and diverse skillsets in problem-solving.

Character Interactions

• Xie Yuanxun and Zou Yunshui: The couple interacts with mutual support and understanding. Xie Yuanxun tries to comfort Zou Yunshui, while she shares her frustrations and concerns with him.
• Engineers: The engineers argue and blame each other for the failure, reflecting their frustration and stress. Despite their disagreements, they are all committed to finding a solution to the problem.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Ao Xiaoguang compete in data processing, with Ao Xiaoguang joining the team afterward.
• Song He initiates a large-scale operation, recruiting 5,000 people and ordering 11,000 Teacher Bai and forty sets of Supercomputer to speed up the Artificial Heart Project.
• The project attracts worldwide attention and criticism due to its scale and focus on rare heart diseases.
• Song He reports the real purpose of the project to his superiors and addresses criticisms.

Character Developments

• Song He: Demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking by initiating the large-scale operation and addressing criticisms.
• Ao Xiaoguang: Shows his skills and eagerness to join the team after competing with Song He.

Significant Themes

• The tension between efficiency and creativity in scientific research.
• The potential impact of the Artificial Heart Project on the medical field and human lifespan.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Ao Xiaoguang: Initially compete, then work together.
• Song He and his superiors: Song He reports the project's progress and addresses criticisms.
• The media and the public: Criticize the project due to its scale and perceived focus on rare heart diseases.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hatoyama Ryunosuke, a Toyama Medical employee, meets Fuyuki Misa, daughter of a brain cancer patient who passed away after using the company's experimental drug. She reveals that her father's cancer metastasized and spread to other organs, leading to his death.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong complete their analysis of the drug's data and conclude that it causes rapid tumor metastasis and has a 30% mortality rate within two years. They urge Toyama Medical to recall the drug.
• Hatoyama confesses that Toyama Medical's senior management is aware of the drug's risks but has chosen to keep it on the market. He decides to take drastic measures to stop the drug's sale.

Character Developments

• Hatoyama Ryunosuke: Struggles with the ethical implications of the drug and decides to take action against his company to save lives.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows concern for Song He's well-being and supports his decision to issue an announcement about the drug's risks.
• Song He: Becomes more involved in the ethical aspects of drug development and stands up against corporate greed.

Significant Themes

• Ethics in drug development and corporate responsibility
• The consequences of prioritizing profits over patient safety
• The struggle between individual morality and corporate loyalty

Character Interactions

• Hatoyama and Fuyuki Misa: Their conversation reveals the true impact of the drug on patients and their families.
• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He: They work together to analyze the drug's data and decide to issue warnings about its risks, showing mutual support and respect.
• Hatoyama and Song He: Their email exchange highlights Hatoyama's growing awareness of the drug's dangers and his decision to take action against his company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Technical Soldier Zhang Wei struggles to understand the lesson, leading Teacher Song to realize that many students are falling behind.
• Teacher Song announces weekly exams to assess understanding and retain only those who can keep up.
• Over several weeks, the number of Technical Soldiers keeping up with the course dwindles, with only four remaining by the sixth week.

Character Developments

• Teacher Song He: Becomes increasingly concerned and frustrated with the students' struggle to understand the complex material. He adapts his teaching methods, trying to help students grasp the concepts better.
• Technical Soldiers: Initially confident, they begin to doubt their abilities and feel intellectually inferior as they struggle to keep up with the course. They become increasingly dejected and desperate to understand the material.
• Zhang Juyi: Stands out as one of the few students who can keep up with the course, demonstrating resilience and intelligence.

Significant Themes

• Intellectual Challenge: The course's complexity challenges the students' intellectual abilities, leading to self-doubt and frustration.
• Adaptation and Persistence: Both teachers and students must adapt to the difficult learning environment and persist despite the challenges.
• Elimination and Survival: The weekly exams serve as a form of elimination, with only those who can keep up allowed to continue studying the course.

Character Interactions

• Teacher-Student Interaction: Teacher Song and Xiang Xiaotong interact with the students, trying to help them understand the material better. They express disappointment and frustration when students struggle but also show understanding and support.
• Peer Interaction: The Technical Soldiers interact with each other, sharing their struggles and frustrations. They observe and learn from those who are keeping up, such as Zhang Juyi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong meet Danyed, a middle-aged black man, at a private room in Space City restaurant.
• Danyed expresses his gratitude to them for saving his life three times.
• He reveals that he survived his injuries due to Cheng Huang Artificial Blood.

Character Developments

• Danyed: Shows gratitude, shares his military experiences, and reveals his injuries and survival story.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Display professional courtesy and interest in Danyed's story.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and debt repayment: Danyed's primary motivation for meeting and supporting Song He and Xiang Xiaotong.
• Survival and resilience: Danyed's story highlights his ability to survive severe injuries, likely due to the advanced medical technology represented by Cheng Huang Artificial Blood.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Show warmth and professionalism towards Danyed, engaging in friendly conversation and offering him food and drink.
• Danyed: Expresses genuine gratitude and shares personal stories to connect with Song He and Xiang Xiaotong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Brain Institute receives three sets of bacteria samples from space, the Moon, and international exchange for research.
• A competition is set up between the Brain Institute and the Bioengineering Institute to sequence and classify the bacteria samples quickly and accurately.
• New students enroll at the university, causing a stir at the school gate.

Character Developments

• Song He is calm but stirred internally, aware of his growing reputation and responsibilities.
• Xiang Xiaotong is curious and eager to learn about the bacteria samples.
• Xiang Wenwei is confident in his Bioengineering team's victory and sends Yu Caiyi to lead the team, with Rutherford as the backup.
• Xi Yanfan is nervous about her first teaching experience but gains confidence after talking to Song He.

Significant Themes

• Competition and cooperation, both among institutes and countries.
• The responsibility and pressure that come with recognition and success.
• The transition from student to teacher and the challenges that come with it.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the bacteria samples and the competition between institutes.
• Xiang Wenwei and Rutherford discuss the competition, with Xiang Wenwei sending Yu Caiyi to lead the Bioengineering team.
• Song He and Xi Yanfan discuss her nervousness about teaching, with Song He helping her gain confidence.
• Xi Yanfan receives a message about her class's group chat, hinting at trouble related to Song He.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Mo and Ding Yangze are studying in the restroom and discuss how Song He's presence motivates them to study.
• Leng Xiangwen and Chu Long enter the restroom to study, inspired by Song He's dedication.
• Song He is at Jinghai University, studying Engineered Bacteria data and making significant progress.
• Four of Song He's classmates (Du Lai, Wei Huai, Su Xueduan, and Lang Gaoge) huddle together to discuss and share information about the bacteria, trying to isolate Song He.

Character Developments

• Ning Mo and Ding Yangze show dedication to studying, inspired by Song He.
• Leng Xiangwen and Chu Long demonstrate determination and competitiveness, driven by Song He's example.
• Song He displays exceptional comprehension skills, understanding complex Engineered Bacteria data.
• Du Lai, Wei Huai, Su Xueduan, and Lang Gaoge reveal their resentment towards Song He and their desire to outdo him.

Significant Themes

• The power of peer influence and motivation in studying.
• Competition and determination in academic pursuits.
• The struggle for information and knowledge in an academic setting.

Character Interactions

• Ning Mo and Ding Yangze bond over their shared motivation to study, inspired by Song He.
• Leng Xiangwen and Chu Long interact, with Chu Long taking the lead in their decision to study in the restroom.
• Song He is isolated by his classmates due to their resentment and desire to outcompete him.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Leng Xiangwen reveals that the NSA has a composite photo of Song He, created from eyewitness descriptions, with 90% similarity.
2. The NSA has established a 'Song He Analysis Office' with hundreds of personnel dedicated to countering him.
3. Song He learns about advanced assassination methods using smart vehicles and potential Trojan Horses.
4. He discovers that the Lighthouse and Britain are secretly creating genetically modified humans, with successful sprinting enhancements.
5. Song He suspects someone is cloning Dewitt and wants Leng Xiangwen to investigate.

Character Developments

• Song He shows concern for his safety and longevity, taking the NSA's actions seriously.
• Leng Xiangwen demonstrates his intelligence gathering skills and commitment to helping Song He.
• Song He reveals his suspicions about Dewitt's cloning, showing caution and vigilance.

Significant Themes

• Surveillance and counter-surveillance: The NSA's efforts to track Song He and his response to strengthen his security.
• Technological advancements: The use of smart vehicles and potential Trojan Horses in assassination attempts.
• Genetic modification: The Lighthouse and Britain's secret project to create enhanced humans.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Leng Xiangwen share information and discuss strategies, showing trust and mutual respect.
• Song He expresses concern for Leng Xiangwen's safety while gathering intelligence.
• Song He and Leng Xiangwen discuss personal matters, with Leng Xiangwen sharing a strange but serious issue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chenghuang's hibernation technology is further along than publicly revealed.
• Human cryopreservation is estimated to be commercially viable in the luxury goods phase within five years, with universal adoption taking more than ten years.
• The estimated price for the luxury goods phase is 3 million for the service fee and 50,000 per year for maintenance, with the goal of reducing these prices for universal adoption.

Character Developments

• Song He, the director of Chenghuang, reveals the company's progress and plans for human hibernation technology.
• The bank directors express concerns and ask questions about the technology, pricing, and potential risks.

Significant Themes

• The ethical and financial implications of human hibernation technology.
• The uncertainty of thawing times and the potential for excessive bad debts.
• The potential for Chenghuang to become a market behemoth and the risks associated with it.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with the bank directors, answering their questions and concerns about Chenghuang's hibernation technology.
• Wei Liqun, the chairman, presides over the meeting and switches the microphone between directors.
• The bank directors discuss and calculate the potential impacts of the technology on their depositors and the market.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Grandma Yun lectures Song He on traditional Chinese medicine, comparing it with modern medicine and sharing patient case studies.
• She receives numerous gifts from patients, including a valuable Warring States bronze sword from a foreign leader.
• Song He requests Grandma Yun to guide Chenghuang's Scientific Research Team, but she declines unless he successfully develops a highly effective stomach cancer drug.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes more enlightened about traditional Chinese medicine, gains confidence in developing a stomach cancer drug, and shows determination in persuading Grandma Yun to join Chenghuang Company.
• Grandma Yun: Reveals her past experience working with pharmaceutical companies, expresses skepticism about Song He's confidence in developing the stomach cancer drug, and sets conditions for joining Chenghuang Company.

Significant Themes

• The integration of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine.
• The challenge of developing effective drugs for difficult diseases like stomach cancer.
• The value of ancient medical knowledge and artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Grandma Yun: Song He learns from Grandma Yun, and they discuss the possibility of her joining Chenghuang Company.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They discuss Grandma Yun's medical skills, and Song He shares his confidence in developing the stomach cancer drug quickly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dewitt starts a video account, "Dewitt Rejuvenation," documenting his trial of the new generation Rejuvenation Drug.
• The video goes viral, attracting millions of views and followers within hours.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong are approached by numerous students seeking the new Rejuvenation treatment for their elderly family members.

Character Developments

• Dewitt, nearing death, is desperate to try the experimental drug, showcasing his resilience and hope for life.
• Song He, as the Dean, demonstrates professionalism and caution, emphasizing the high risks involved in the new treatment.
• Xiang Xiaotong supports her husband and helps manage the influx of requests, displaying her competence and empathy.

Significant Themes

• Hope and desperation for life and health.
• The risks and ethical considerations of experimental treatments.
• The power of social media and its impact on public awareness and demand for new technologies.

Character Interactions

• Dewitt and Song He: Dewitt expresses confidence in Song He's work, while Song He is cautious about the new drug's risks.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They work together to manage the influx of requests, demonstrating a harmonious partnership.
• Song He and the students: Song He exhibits professionalism and empathy while explaining the risks and evaluating the students' family members' suitability for the trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Geng, now a senior at the Medicine Institute, is pursuing a double degree by enrolling in the Interstellar Exploration Academy.
• He livestreams his new student registration day, gaining a massive audience.
• Lu Geng shows his Admission Notice, revealing he's getting another bachelor's degree in Extraterrestrial Life.
• He encourages viewers to study hard at the Former University of Science and Technology for its benefits and low costs.

Character Developments

• Lu Geng demonstrates his popularity and influence, using his livestream to promote the university and its benefits.
• He shows maturity and ambition in pursuing multiple degrees.

Significant Themes

• The importance of education and personal growth.
• The university's focus on student benefits and low costs.
• The influence of social media and celebrity culture in academia.

Character Interactions

• Lu Geng interacts with passersby who recognize him, showing his fame and approachability.
• He engages with his livestream audience, answering their comments and questions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He discovers a new antibiotic-producing fungus, He Bacteria, which secretes antibiotics but is weak itself.
• Professor Ma confirms the discovery and expresses its research value, despite its low antibiotic effect compared to Song Bacteria.
• Professor Ji leads a team to sample soil from the School Lakeside, where Song He found his bacteria.
• Song He decides to attempt mixed cultivation of Song Bacteria and He Bacteria to form a symbiotic relationship, despite Professor Ma's skepticism.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates initiative and determination in pursuing his research, even when faced with uncertainty and potential failure.
• Professor Ma shows support for Song He's unconventional approach, offering guidance and resources.
• Professor Ji exhibits enthusiasm and quick action in response to the potential discovery of new bacteria.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation, even in the face of skepticism or low probability of success.
• The importance of mentorship and support in scientific research.
• The potential for unexpected findings and the value of exploring unconventional approaches.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Professor Ma engage in a respectful exchange about the potential of mixed cultivation and gene editing.
• Professor Ji and his team react with excitement and urgency to the possibility of finding new bacteria at the School Lakeside.
• The graduate students and professors in the laboratory display curiosity and eagerness to learn about Song He's discoveries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He's team is under immense pressure as they analyze Jin Shunlu's team's paper, with the world watching and netizens paying attention.
• Song He finds an error in Jin Shunlu's team's data and decides to publish a detailed mathematical paper to expose it.
• The Irema Laboratory, a former competitor, publicly supports Song He's team, stating that their mathematical model is correct and Jin Shunlu's paper is confusing.

Character Developments

• Song He remains confident in his calculations despite the pressure and criticism.
• Lu Chengen, while hesitant, supports Song He's decision to publish the mathematical process.
• Fan Tao shows loyalty and support to Song He, helping him monitor the latest developments in the News.
• The Irema Laboratory demonstrates academic integrity and selflessness by supporting Song He's team despite being competitors in the past.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and scrutiny of the academic community and the public eye.
• The importance of thorough and transparent scientific methodology.
• Academic integrity and support among researchers.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Lu Chengen: Song He seeks Lu Chengen's opinion, and Lu Chengen, despite his doubts, supports Song He's decision.
• Song He and Fan Tao: They work together, with Fan Tao helping Song He monitor the News and expressing her support.
• Song He and the Irema Laboratory: Although they were competitors in the past, the Irema Laboratory publicly supports Song He's team, showing academic integrity and selflessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, a renowned scientist, delivers a lecture at Frontier Technology University's Great Hall of Ten Thousand People.
• He shares his research experiences and discusses problem-solving strategies, avoiding complex terminology.
• A Q&A session follows, where students from various schools ask questions.
• Song He discusses the possibility of extraterrestrial life, sparking excitement among the students.

Character Developments

• Song He is portrayed as a charismatic and humorous lecturer, making complex topics accessible to a diverse audience.
• Shala Maiti, a freshman from the Quantum Physics Academy, demonstrates curiosity and persistence in asking questions.

Significant Themes

• The lecture explores the nature of scientific research, problem-solving, and the potential for extraterrestrial life.
• The event highlights the excitement and curiosity of students towards scientific discovery.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with the audience, engaging them with humor and encouraging questions.
• Shala Maiti and Song He have a brief but meaningful exchange, with the student asking insightful questions and the professor responding thoughtfully.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong introduce the rigorous management and quality control measures of the Chenghuang Cafeteria.
• The cafeteria sources ingredients from its own desert-to-soil conversion planting base and long-term cooperative suppliers, with strict testing and accountability measures.
• Kitchen management is stringent, with chefs undergoing thorough sterilization procedures, working in designated zones, and following precise movements.
• Diners can view kitchen operations, report violations, and have food samples tested for safety.
• The cafeteria prioritizes both safety and taste, with chef teams competing for higher ratings and bonuses.
• Employees and members receive small gifts and celebratory banquets on special occasions.
• Song He announces major investment projects related to the audience's lives.

Character Developments

• Song He: Confidently presents the cafeteria's systems and benefits, demonstrating his leadership and pride in the company's initiatives.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Supports Song He's presentation, providing additional details and insights.

Significant Themes

• Quality control and assurance
• Rigorous management systems
• Transparency and accountability
• Balancing safety and taste
• Employee and customer satisfaction

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong collaborate to present the cafeteria's features, showcasing their professional partnership.
• The audience, consisting of long-time Chenghuang fans, interacts by applauding and, presumably, asking questions or engaging in discussion after the presentation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the potential safety issues of the Dream Helmet.
• Song He writes an assessment to temporarily ban the import of the Dream Helmet.
• North Carolina Blue Company starts selling the Dream Helmet overseas, with mixed reactions from countries due to profit concerns.
• Song He predicts that some partners might switch to the Dream Helmet for profit and later regret it.
• The Dream Helmet gains popularity overseas, with users praising its unique experiences.
• Song He warns about the Dream Helmet's safety hazards on the Interstellar Scientific Research Platform.
• The relevant authorities adopt Song He's suggestion and ban the import of the Dream Helmet for six months.

Character Developments

• Song He shows concern for public safety and is willing to take action, but also has a strategic mindset regarding business.
• Xiang Xiaotong supports Song He's actions and is knowledgeable about the Dream Helmet's popularity and user reviews.

Significant Themes

• The tension between profit and safety, as countries and regions consider importing the Dream Helmet.
• The potential consequences of uninformed decisions driven by greed.
• The responsibility of individuals in raising awareness about public safety issues.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the Dream Helmet's situation and plan their next steps.
• Song He interacts with the relevant authorities through a message system, successfully banning the import of the Dream Helmet for six months.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong collaborate to find a blogger who reviews the Dream Helmet, showing their teamwork and shared interests.

Plot Points and Events

• The three professors are working together on the paper.
• The paper is about the discovery of a new antibiotic, Song He Su.
• The paper is a novel

Key Plot Points and Events

• Koiso Naoki and Shiratori Yosuke threaten Hatoyama Ryunosuke after he secretly contacted Song He, a Chinese official, about Toyama Medical's illegal activities.
• Koiso Naoki reveals the company's unethical practices and global influence, including bribing media and manipulating public opinion.
• Hatoyama Ryunosuke is severely beaten and left in the restroom.
• Hatoyama, injured and disoriented, asks the cleaning old man to help clean the corridor after he leaves.

Character Developments

• Hatoyama Ryunosuke: Becomes a whistleblower, trying to expose Toyama Medical's illegal activities. He suffers severe consequences, including physical abuse, but maintains his integrity.
• Koiso Naoki: Reveals his ruthless and manipulative nature, showing no remorse for his actions. He is willing to go to great lengths to protect the company's interests.
• Shiratori Yosuke: Shows loyalty to the company and supports Koiso Naoki's actions. He is willing to threaten and intimidate colleagues to maintain the company's image.

Significant Themes

• Corruption: The chapter highlights the unethical practices and corruption within Toyama Medical, including bribing officials, manipulating media, and selling dangerous drugs.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between characters illustrate the power dynamics within the company, with Koiso Naoki and Shiratori Yosuke abusing their power to intimidate Hatoyama Ryunosuke.
• Integrity vs. Conformity: Hatoyama Ryunosuke's actions demonstrate his integrity, while his colleagues' behavior shows their willingness to conform to the company's unethical practices to maintain their positions.

Character Interactions

• Koiso Naoki and Shiratori Yosuke: They work together to threaten and intimidate Hatoyama Ryunosuke, demonstrating their loyalty to the company and willingness to protect its interests.
• Hatoyama Ryunosuke and the Cleaning Old Man: Despite his dire situation, Hatoyama shows concern for others by asking the cleaning old man to clean the corridor, highlighting his compassion and integrity.