Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Xiaotong receives a suspicious email claiming she's won the Shiing-Shen Chern Prize.
• Song He discovers an online news article mentioning the upcoming International Mathematical Union awards, with betting odds for each award.
• Dewitt reveals the award winners in his mathematician group chat, confirming Xiang Xiaotong as the recipient of the Shiing-Shen Chern Prize.

Character Developments

• Xiang Xiaotong remains calm and skeptical about the email, showing her wisdom and experience.
• Song He is excited and eager to share the news with his teacher, displaying his enthusiasm and dedication to mathematics.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of mathematical excellence and recognition.
• The impact of technology and social media on the dissemination of news and information.
• The importance of critical thinking and verification in the face of unexpected or extraordinary claims.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He's teacher-student relationship is highlighted, with Song He eager to share the news with his teacher and Xiang Xiaotong initially dismissive but eventually accepting the news.
• Dewitt's mathematician group chat serves as a platform for mathematicians to share and discuss news, fostering a sense of community among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Apple offers to help Durian sell mobile phone headsets, proposing a deal where she'll handle the sales, and if successful, Durian covers the cost of the goods, and Apple keeps the profit.
• Durian, hesitant due to the high value of the goods and Apple's lack of money, agrees after Apple insists and promises not to damage the goods.
• Apple borrows money from Durian for food, using Banknotes which Durian confirms are usable.
• Song He solves Dewitt's problem and levels up his Mathematics Progress skill.

Character Developments

• Apple demonstrates initiative and confidence in her ability to sell the headsets, showing she's learned from her past failures.
• Durian shows reluctance to trust Apple due to her penniless state but agrees to her plan, indicating a willingness to take risks.
• Song He shows dedication to solving problems and advancing his skills.

Significant Themes

• Trust and risk-taking: Durian's decision to trust Apple despite her lack of money and resources.
• Perseverance and progress: Song He's continuous effort to improve his skills and solve problems.

Character Interactions

• Apple and Durian: Apple convinces Durian to trust her and lend her the goods, showing persuasive skills.
• Song He and Dewitt: Although not physically present, their interaction through the problem-solving task shows Song He's determination and Dewitt's challenge and trust in Song He's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Final Exam at the School of Pharmacy concludes, leaving students exhausted and disheartened.
• Lu Geng, Cha Xinran, and Yu Banmeng discuss their experiences and plans after the exam.
• They learn about the Dean's wealth and decide to stay during the Winter Vacation to earn extra money.
• Song He, the Dean, joins them for dinner, revealing that he and Xiang Xiaotong are fixing bugs in Dream City together.
• Xiang Xiaotong arrives and teases the students about their exam experiences, offering to transfer them to the Brain Institute.
• The students refuse, expressing their loyalty to the Medicine Institute and Dean Song.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong have a playful argument, ending with Xiang Xiaotong storming off and Song He preparing for the press conference.

Character Developments

• Lu Geng: Shows resilience and a strong work ethic, choosing to stay during the Winter Vacation to earn money.
• Cha Xinran: Struggles with the exam's difficulty but remains determined.
• Yu Banmeng: Struggles with the exam's difficulty but remains determined, driven by her admiration for Dean Song and her desire to create medicine.
• Song He (Dean): Reveals his wealth and his involvement in fixing Dream City bugs, showing a playful side when interacting with students.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Teases the students about their exam experiences and offers to transfer them to the Brain Institute, showing a competitive side with Song He.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Perseverance: Students face the challenging Final Exam and decide to stay during the Winter Vacation to earn extra money.
• Loyalty and Belonging: Students express their loyalty to the Medicine Institute and Dean Song, refusing Xiang Xiaotong's offer to transfer to the Brain Institute.
• Competition and Rivalry: Xiang Xiaotong and Song He's playful argument highlights the friendly competition between the Brain Institute and the Medicine Institute.

Character Interactions

• Lu Geng, Cha Xinran, and Yu Banmeng: The three students discuss their exam experiences and plans, supporting each other.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: The Dean and Xiang Xiaotong have a playful argument, showcasing their friendly rivalry and affectionate relationship.
• Dean Song and Students: Song He interacts with the students, revealing his playful side and showing his care for their well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Biology Selection Exam for the Biology Competition Team.
• Only one spot available for the entire class.
• Song He and Ding Yangze are the top contenders.
• Exam covers high school biology, recent research, and lab instruments.
• Both students perform exceptionally well, but Song He maintains a lead.

Character Developments

• Ding Yangze: Struggles with pressure and fear of losing to Song He. Freezes upon encountering unfamiliar questions about lab instruments and recent research.
• Song He: Remains calm and confident throughout the exam. Proves his prowess in biology, mirroring his dominance in math.

Significant Themes

• Competition and pressure.
• The struggle between familiarity and unfamiliarity in academic challenges.
• The pursuit of excellence and the fear of failure.

Character Interactions

• Ding Yangze and Song He: Rivals in the exam, with Ding Yangze feeling increasing pressure and fear as Song He maintains his lead.
• Yuan Guang: Supports Song He, performing a ritual to help his roommate win.
• Teacher Liu Lu: Observes the exam, amazed by both students' performance, but sees Song He as the likely winner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong witness an Observation Ball while on a cruise ship.
• General Wang calls Song He to discuss the Bates Ball, revealing it's an Observation Ball.
• The military has been studying these balls for decades, with increased sightings in recent years.
• The Observation Ball has a pattern of activity, but intercepting it is complex.

Character Developments

• Song He shows curiosity and intelligence in understanding the Observation Ball's phenomena.
• Xiang Xiaotong demonstrates keen interest and attention to detail in the conversation.

Significant Themes

• Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs): The Observation Ball is an unexplained phenomenon, challenging human understanding of reality.
• Observation and Perception: The ball's ability to perceive conscious observation adds an eerie element to the mystery.
• Human vs. Non-human Intelligence: The ball's behavior suggests it possesses intelligence, but not in a form humans understand.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong interact closely, listening to the conversation together and reacting to revelations.
• Song He and General Wang engage in a detailed, informative discussion about the Observation Ball.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He receives a mysterious blueprint attachment from the system, which he initially thinks is a cipher but later identifies as experimental data.
• He spends months analyzing the data, trying to infer the process for the 30-Year-Old Reverse Aging Growth Drug.
• On April 1st, Song He announces his return to research by launching a massive anti-fraud paper replication initiative, investing three trillion yuan.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his dedication to combating fraudulent papers and his commitment to furthering human technological progress.
• He shows empathy and understanding towards students who yearn to participate in grand research projects.

Significant Themes

• The importance of honest and rigorous scientific research.
• The impact of large-scale collaborative research projects on students' growth and motivation.
• The responsibility of influential figures in driving technological progress.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with students from various universities through his online account, inspiring them with his plans for a large-scale research project.
• He engages with major universities, research institutions, and tech companies to collaborate on the anti-fraud paper replication initiative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He encounters Ning Mo in the toilet at night, where Ning Mo is on 'toilet duty' to guard students.
• Song He studies Biology papers in the toilet, upgrading his Biology level.
• Senior students discuss a game where they were defeated by two rebels, the King of Ten Thousand Poisons and the All-Night God of War.
• Ning Mo overhears the conversation and realizes Song He is behind these accounts.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows his photographic memory and dedication to studying, causing Ning Mo to feel both amazed and discouraged.
• Ning Mo: Realizes the vast gap between him and Song He, but decides to use Song He as a target to motivate himself.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and competition in academics and gaming.
• The gap between individuals' abilities and the impact it has on their motivation and self-esteem.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Ning Mo: They interact briefly in the toilet, with Ning Mo discovering Song He's involvement in the game that caused the Competition Team's defeat.
• Senior students: They discuss their gaming defeat, providing information about the game and the rebels who caused their loss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hatoyama is beaten up in the restroom of the pharmaceutical company's headquarters by his colleague, Koiso Naoki.
• Koiso reveals that the company knows about the issues with the Brain Cancer Drug but is pushing for its release to cover a 300 Billion Yen deficit caused by the chairman's failed futures bet.
• Koiso threatens Hatoyama to keep silent or face consequences, while Shiratori Yosuke watches without intervention.

Character Developments

• Hatoyama: Starts as naive and idealistic, but becomes more aware of the company's corruption and the consequences of the Brain Cancer Drug's release.
• Koiso Naoki: Reveals his ruthless and violent nature, prioritizing the company's interests over patient safety.
• Shiratori Yosuke: Shows indifference and lack of empathy, willing to watch a colleague being beaten without intervention.

Significant Themes

• Corruption: The company's willingness to prioritize financial gain over patient safety.
• Power Dynamics: The abuse of power by Koiso Naoki and the complicity of Shiratori Yosuke.
• Moral Dilemma: Hatoyama's struggle between his conscience and the threat to his career.

Character Interactions

• Koiso Naoki and Hatoyama: Koiso physically abuses Hatoyama to intimidate him into silence.
• Koiso Naoki and Shiratori Yosuke: Koiso takes the lead in threatening Hatoyama, while Shiratori watches passively.
• Hatoyama and Shiratori Yosuke: Shiratori shows no sympathy or support for Hatoyama, merely asking if he understands his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discover a villa filled with priceless treasures, including a world's largest blood jade, a mechanism bell, ancient Tibetan gold balls, a bronze vessel from the Spring and Autumn period, and a Chicken Cup.
• Grandma Yun, the villa's owner, appears and reveals that the treasures are merely custodial and that no one truly owns them.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes increasingly shocked and awestruck by the treasures, struggling to comprehend their value and authenticity.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows knowledge of ancient artifacts and their value, displaying her expertise in the field.
• Grandma Yun: Reveals her vast knowledge of history and artifacts, as well as her humble attitude towards wealth and material possessions.

Significant Themes

• The impermanence of wealth and material possessions.
• The role of custodianship in preserving historical artifacts.
• The shock and awe of encountering extraordinary wealth.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: The master and disciple interact with curiosity and awe as they explore the villa, sharing their discoveries and knowledge.
• Grandma Yun and Song He/Xiang Xiaotong: The old lady engages in a friendly conversation with the visitors, sharing her philosophy on wealth and artifacts, and accepting their gifts with gratitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The dean, Song He, discusses the limitations of their client screening process for the hibernation center.
• He reveals that criminals can bypass iris, voice, and DNA recognition methods through surgeries and fake identities.
• Song He admits they've screened out over 2,000 criminal clients through DNA, but many likely remain undetected.
• He suggests a worldwide DNA database as a solution, but acknowledges its practical challenges.
• The conversation shifts to the famine problem in South America, with Song He attributing it to historical legacies, including CIA involvement.

Character Developments

• The girl asking questions is shown to be concerned about her family's enemies potentially hibernating undetected.
• Song He demonstrates his knowledge and honesty in addressing complex issues, showing empathy for the girl's concerns and the South American famine.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against crime and the limitations of detection methods.
• The complexity of global issues, like the South American famine, with historical legacies playing a significant role.
• The tension between technological advancements (hibernation) and their potential misuse.

Character Interactions

• The girl and Song He have a candid conversation about her family's enemies and the South American famine.
• The audience is engaged and attentive, showing respect for Song He's expertise and honesty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He has an epiphany while studying the Space Window-Cleaning Bug's program, comparing it to biological genes.
• Xie Kefu, driven by competition and nostalgia, successfully increases the Window-Cleaning Bug's speed by 0.5%.
• Wang Taichu, the Mathematics Department Dean, increases the speed by 1% and decides to go home early.

Character Developments

• Song He: Struggles with the programming task, has a breakthrough idea, and remains determined.
• Xie Kefu: Driven by competition, works tirelessly, and makes progress, showing his dedication and skill.
• Wang Taichu: Proves his expertise by making significant progress, but also displays a relaxed attitude towards work.

Significant Themes

• Competition and perseverance: Characters push themselves to improve their work, driven by competition and personal goals.
• Epiphany and inspiration: Characters experience moments of sudden understanding and creativity.
• Work-life balance: Wang Taichu's decision to go home early suggests a balance between work and personal life.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Wang Taichu: They discuss the programming task, with Wang Taichu offering guidance and encouragement.
• Xie Kefu and Katerina: They exchange messages about their progress, with Xie Kefu expressing excitement and confidence.
• Wang Taichu and Dean Cai: They exchange sarcastic remarks, with Wang Taichu displaying confidence in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Durian, a Red-haired Gorilla, learns to solve a Two-Layer Rubik's Cube in eight days, demonstrating remarkable persistence and intelligence.
• The video of Durian solving the Rubik's Cube goes viral, sparking global interest and debate about animal intelligence.
• The Alien Zoo starts live broadcasts featuring Durian and other primates, which become popular events, attracting sponsors and generating revenue.

Character Developments

• Durian: Shows exceptional intelligence, learning ability, and persistence in solving the Rubik's Cube. He becomes the face of the Alien Zoo and a global sensation.
• Zhao Yiyi: Becomes the main caretaker and promoter of Durian and other primates. She initiates various competitions and learning activities, demonstrating creativity and dedication.
• Song He: Recognizes the potential of Durian and the Alien Zoo, providing guidance and support for their development.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and evolution: Explores the potential intelligence of animals and the possibility of evolution towards human-like intelligence.
• Public perception and media influence: Highlights how public perception and media attention can shape societal views on scientific advancements and animal welfare.
• Commercialization of animal intelligence: Raises questions about the ethical implications and potential exploitation of intelligent animals for commercial gain.

Character Interactions

• Durian and Zhao Yiyi: Their bond grows as Zhao Yiyi teaches and cares for Durian, while Durian shows affection and trust towards Zhao Yiyi.
• Durian and other primates: Durian's achievements inspire and motivate other primates to learn and compete, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among them.
• Song He and Zhao Yiyi: They collaborate to promote the Alien Zoo and its inhabitants, with Song He providing scientific guidance and Zhao Yiyi implementing creative initiatives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The laboratory has developed 60 types of artificial Composite Leukocytes, but none are fully functional.
• Ling Yiyi proposes creating toxic cancer-like bacteria for biochemical weapons, but Song He rejects the idea.
• Artificial Leukocytes infiltrate mice but cause organ damage and death due to lack of enemy-friend identification and reproduction restriction.
• Song He struggles to find the correct path among many relevant but untested options for creating a perfect artificial Leukocyte.

Character Developments

• Ling Yiyi shows ambition and recklessness in her pursuit of powerful weapons, leading Song He to control her more strictly.
• Song He demonstrates caution and patience in his work, unwilling to rush the artificial Leukocyte project despite its challenges.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against technological limitations and the pursuit of perfection.
• The ethical dilemma of creating powerful weapons and the responsibility of scientists.

Character Interactions

• Ling Yiyi and Song He: Ling Yiyi's ambition clashes with Song He's caution, leading to a power struggle.
• Song He and Lao Zhao: Song He seeks advice from Lao Zhao, drawing parallels between intelligence work and his own project.
• Song He and Ning Mo: Song He receives a letter from Ning Mo, seeking his help in setting questions for the IMO competition, showing their friendly relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. The Fjord Country sovereign wealth fund attempts to buy out an entire Space City and invest directly in the next one, offering zero tariffs on Chenghuang Neuron products for ten years.
2. Song He declines the offer due to mistrust and the fund's limited market size.
3. The third Space City investment project is announced, selling out in just 8 seconds, faster than the previous ones.
4. The fourth Space City also sells out in 8 seconds, and the fifth, the largest project yet at 4.1 trillion, is announced.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his business acumen and caution, declining the Fjord Country's offer despite its substantial investment.
• Wei Liqun shows loyalty and efficiency in conveying Song He's decisions.
• Xiang Xiaotong displays concern for long-term business sustainability and the importance of trust in partnerships.

Significant Themes

1. Business Acumen: Song He's decision-making showcases his understanding of market dynamics and the importance of trust in business partnerships.
2. Speed and Efficiency: The rapid sell-out of investment projects highlights the high demand and the need for speed in business transactions.
3. Market Size and Potential: The Fjord Country's limited market size is considered a factor in Song He's decision, emphasizing the importance of market potential.

Character Interactions

• Song He, Wei Liqun, and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the Fjord Country's offer, demonstrating a collaborative decision-making process.
• The public reacts to the rapid sell-out of investment projects, showcasing their enthusiasm and frustration in trying to participate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• It's New Year's Day, and Song He, Xiang Xiaotong, and General Wang meet at the Sea Monster Pavilion.
• It starts snowing abruptly, and General Wang arrives in a black car.
• They enter the Sea Monster Pavilion's workshop, where they observe the Sea Monster's influence on two Experimental Monkeys.
• The Monkeys are subjected to the Sea Monster's consciousness attacks for ten days, unable to sleep initially but eventually falling into a comatose state.
• The Sea Monster's unique nervous system, consisting of four brains working alternately, is revealed.

Character Developments

• General Wang shows interest and understanding in the scientific research, considering it a "holiday" from his military duties.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, as the project leaders, display their expertise and dedication to their work.
• Ding Yangze, the Deputy Director, demonstrates his knowledge and commitment to the project.

Significant Themes

• The theme of scientific exploration and discovery is prominent, with the characters marveling at the Sea Monster's unique biological structure.
• The concept of consciousness and its influence on other beings is explored through the Monkeys' experiences.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong interact as colleagues and friends, sharing their amazement and frustration with the project's complexities.
• General Wang interacts with the team as a supportive superior, showing interest in their work and acknowledging their achievements.
• Ding Yangze interacts with the team, providing detailed explanations and expressing his awe at the project's intricacies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He falls ill with a high fever and is nursed back to health by Xiang Xiaotong.
• Chu Long agrees to work at the Former University of Science and Technology.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong are awarded the Fields Medal for solving the BSD Conjecture.
• They deliver a joint acceptance speech at the International Congress of Mathematicians.

Character Developments

• Song He: Struggles with a serious illness but recovers in time for the Fields Medal award. Realizes the importance of mathematics in various industries and the ordinariness of mathematicians.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Nurses Song He back to health. Shares Song He's enthusiasm for mathematics and its applications.

Significant Themes

• The power of mathematics in science, technology, and industry.
• The ordinariness of mathematicians despite their extraordinary achievements.
• The importance of interest and persistence in mathematics.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Their relationship deepens as they support each other through Song He's illness and celebrate their shared achievement.
• Song He and Chu Long: Song He is pleased to hear that Chu Long has agreed to work at his university.
• Song He and the Mathematics Community: Song He expresses his gratitude to the mathematics community and acknowledges the collective effort behind mathematical progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, with his exceptional memory and understanding of data, solves five complex mathematical problems from a 'Yellow Book' in one night, earning him 5 credits.
• He discovers that the problems are a disguise for the Yellow Book, which contains valuable data for his Brain Circuit Model.
• Song He's class is changed from Class C to Class B, with classes delayed due to insufficient enrollment.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his extraordinary memory and analytical skills, solving complex problems quickly and accurately.
• He shows dedication to his studies, spending a whole day working on his Brain Circuit Model.

Significant Themes

• The theme of exceptional intelligence and hard work is reinforced as Song He excels in his academic pursuits.
• The concept of disguise and hidden value is introduced through the Yellow Book.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with his teacher, Xiang, sending him the completed problems and receiving praise and confirmation of his credits.
• Although not physically present, the rivalry with the Ye Qian and Ye Jin brothers is implied, driving Song He to work harder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Genius Institute's three Child Prodigies (Yuan Tiangang, Yang Yu, and Qi Feng) are briefed on the Think Tank's entry requirements by Song He and Xiang Xiaotong.
• The requirements are: 1) Obtain two degrees in significantly different fields, one being a Doctorate in Science/Engineering from a prestigious school, and the other at least a Master's from a different school, within eight years. 2) Represent the Genius Institute in the Think Tank, potentially becoming substitute teachers or the next Dean. 3) Read and understand 700 highly academic books from various disciplines within a reasonable timeframe (up to ten years). 4) Conduct field research.

Character Developments

• The Child Prodigies show eagerness and surprise at the challenges ahead, demonstrating their ambition and determination.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong display their roles as mentors and leaders, outlining the path for the Child Prodigies' future.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: The Child Prodigies' eagerness to take on the Think Tank's challenges highlights their ambition and determination to succeed.
• Mentorship: Song He and Xiang Xiaotong's guidance emphasizes the importance of mentorship in shaping the Child Prodigies' future.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong with Yuan Tiangang, Yang Yu, and Qi Feng: The mentors convey the Think Tank's requirements to the Child Prodigies, fostering a sense of responsibility and anticipation for the challenges ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He diagnoses a pregnant woman using brainwaves.
• Song He shares a story about a gem apprentice to explain intuition in identifying brainwave patterns.
• Morning experiments involve detecting pregnancy brainwaves and recording dreams.
• Afternoon experiments include the Light and Dark Experiment, where Volunteers dream in the dark and are exposed to sudden bright light. Dream records are collected and analyzed.

Character Developments

• Ding Yangze and Ji Tianhe improve their understanding of data analysis and research methods under Song He's guidance.
• Xiang Xiaotong shows she cares for Ding Yangze and Ji Tianhe's growth by explaining their summaries in detail.

Significant Themes

• Intuition and experience in data analysis and pattern recognition.
• The conflict between dreams and external perception.
• The process of learning and skill development, likened to holding a real gem for intuition.

Character Interactions

• Song He mentors Ding Yangze and Ji Tianhe, teaching them real-world skills and encouraging their growth.
• Xiang Xiaotong interacts with Ding Yangze and Ji Tianhe, providing guidance and showing she cares for their development.
• Ding Yangze and Ji Tianhe interact, learning from each other and growing together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He scores high in Liu Lu's lecture and receives a biochemistry book as a reward.
• Liu Lu reveals that the Kun Bone King battle is about inflicting damage, not speed, and the higher the level, the more health can be taken off.
• Song He discovers a strategy guide for the Sea of Questions Continent and uses a Memory Capsule to memorize it quickly.
• Song He spends the night studying and leveling up rapidly.
• Ding Yangze and Ning Mo notice Song He's absence and discuss his potential loss of motivation.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his academic prowess and receives praise from Liu Lu.
• Song He shows determination and strategic thinking in preparing for the Kun Bone King battle.
• Ding Yangze and Ning Mo display their competitive spirit and curiosity about Song He's study habits.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and preparation for success (Song He's dedication to leveling up and studying).
• The consequences of complacency and lack of motivation (Ding Yangze and Ning Mo's concerns about Song He).

Character Interactions

• Liu Lu and Song He: The teacher-student relationship is shown to be supportive and encouraging, with Liu Lu guiding Song He and expressing pride in his progress.
• Ding Yangze and Ning Mo: The two students show camaraderie and shared ambition, discussing their concerns about Song He's study habits and considering visiting him in his dorm.