Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He's team is racing against Dean Xiang's team to develop a Sea Monster Anesthetic.
• Xiang Xiaotong, Song He's master, tries to enforce a bet by attempting to beat him with a steel Ruler, but Song He evades her.
• A week later, they receive a letter stating that the first batch of Sea Monster Anesthetic Bombs failed to affect the Sea Monster.
• Another week passes, and the second letter arrives, reporting that new drugs are still ineffective.
• The third letter reveals that the Sea Monster's species is uncertain, and the Submarine managed to take blurry photos.

Character Developments

• Song He shows determination and resourcefulness in evading his master's attempts to enforce the bet.
• Xiang Xiaotong demonstrates her competitive nature and dedication to her work.
• Both Song He and Xiang Xiaotong become more worried and uncertain about the Sea Monster's species and the effectiveness of their drugs.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry, as seen in the race between Song He's and Dean Xiang's teams.
• Uncertainty and the challenges of scientific research, as exemplified by the failed attempts to anesthetize the Sea Monster and the inability to determine its species.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong's interactions are characterized by their competitive dynamic, with Xiang Xiaotong trying to enforce the bet and Song He evading her.
• They work together to read and discuss the letters from the research team, showing a level of cooperation despite their rivalry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Agricultural Bank Alien Zoo Branch is established with minimal renovations and low standards, mainly for giving Monkeys pocket money.
• Animal experiments with Hormone No. 5 begin, with Gorillas volunteering for drug testing.
• A competitive selection process is held for Gorilla volunteers, including written and interview rounds.
• Gorillas receive work badges and are listed as employees, with an "Excellent Employee List" introduced for bonuses.
• Gorillas arrive early for drug tests, leading to a change in the excellence criteria.
• Gorillas become prolific sketchers to improve their drawing scores, with their paintings sent to Song He for review.

Character Developments

• Director Jiang: Shows adaptability and simplicity in problem-solving.
• Song He: Initially aloof, later shows engagement and interest in the Gorillas' paintings.
• Zhao Yiyi: Demonstrates dedication and adaptability in managing the drug testing and painting review process.
• Gorillas: Display eagerness to work and learn, adapting to new tasks and criteria for excellence.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Characters adapt to new situations and rules, such as the Gorillas learning to sketch and the humans adjusting the excellence criteria.
• Communication: The importance of clear communication is shown through the Gorillas' drug testing experiences and painting reviews.
• Motivation: The desire for bonuses drives the Gorillas to improve their painting skills and excel in their tasks.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Zhao Yiyi: Their chat box illustrates their professional relationship, with Zhao Yiyi sending paintings and Song He initially giving brief feedback, later showing more engagement.
• Gorillas and Keepers/Veterinarians: The interactions show the Gorillas' eagerness to work and learn, while the humans adapt to the unique challenges of managing these non-human employees.
• Gorillas among themselves: Competition and camaraderie are shown through the Gorillas' interactions, such as the one displaying its work badge and the others' reactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Song interrupts a lecture to announce a breaking news story.
• The news reveals a shooting incident at Toyama Medical's headquarters and an emergency recall of their brain cancer drug due to high mortality rates.
• The official Toyama Medical R&D Department account posts a list of clinical trial volunteers who have died or are in critical condition due to the drug's side effects.
• A researcher, Hatoyama Ryunosuke, claims responsibility for the shooting and exposes the company's knowledge of the drug's toxicity and their plan to sell more of it, potentially causing tens of thousands more deaths.

Character Developments

• Professor Song is revealed to have integrity and concern for patients' lives, as he had previously refused to endorse the problematic drug.
• Hatoyama Ryunosuke demonstrates desperation and a desire to prevent further deaths, leading him to commit a violent act and expose the truth.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of corporate greed and unethical practices in the medical industry.
• The importance of transparency and honesty in medical research and drug development.
• The power of individual action to expose corruption and prevent harm.

Character Interactions

• The Principal supports Professor Song by helping him reveal the news and allowing him to leave the lecture early.
• Students from various institutes react to the news, initially shocked and confused, but eventually expressing support for Professor Song and outrage at the situation.
• Professor Song and Xiang Xiaotong watch the news together, reacting to the developments and discussing the implications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team gathers at a restaurant for a celebratory banquet.
• The dishes served are predominantly Octopus and Squid, causing confusion and unease among the team members.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong reveal that the dishes symbolize their new research project.
• The team receives bonuses ranging from 5 to 16 million yuan each.
• The team members ask for profit-sharing bonuses, but Song He declines, stating there will be no profit sharing this time.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows his generosity and care for his team by giving substantial bonuses. He also demonstrates his strategic thinking by using the dishes to hint at their new project.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Assists Song He and shows understanding towards the team's concerns about the dishes.
• The Team Members: Initially confused and worried about the dishes, they later express gratitude and enthusiasm for their bonuses. They also show ambition and greed, wanting more profit-sharing bonuses.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Greed: The team members' reactions to their bonuses highlight their greed and desire for more wealth.
• Communication and Symbolism: Song He uses the dishes to symbolize their new project, but the team members initially misunderstand his intentions.
• Leadership and Team Dynamics: Song He's leadership is shown through his generosity and strategic thinking, while the team members' reactions highlight their loyalty and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They work together to orchestrate the reveal of their new project, showing a strong partnership.
• Song He and the Team Members: Song He shows care and generosity towards his team, while the team members express gratitude and ambition towards him.
• Among the Team Members: They interact with each other, expressing confusion, worry, gratitude, and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• General Wang requests Song He and Xiang Xiaotong to develop an anesthetic bomb to capture the Sea Monster alive.
• They discuss the challenges and potential solutions for creating an effective anesthetic composition.
• General Wang reveals that Zheda is developing a new generation of Brain-like Supercomputer, which has surpassed the scale of Song He's initial Brain-like Chips.
• Xiang Xiaotong's new chip, with a scale of 1.5 million neurons, arrives for testing.
• They test Xiang Xiaotong's chip, which scores 40 points (out of 100) in the first two tests: Basic Mathematics and Image Recognition.

Character Developments

• Song He is taken aback by Xiang Xiaotong's chip scale, realizing he might be outdone by his teacher.
• General Wang shows surprise and interest in Xiang Xiaotong's chip performance.

Significant Themes

• The theme of competition and continuous improvement is evident as Song He is challenged by Xiang Xiaotong's progress.
• The importance of teamwork is shown in their collaboration to capture the Sea Monster and develop the anesthetic bomb.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together, sharing ideas and supporting each other's work.
• General Wang interacts with both Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, showing interest in their work and providing guidance and resources.
• The courier's interaction with them is brief but notable, as he recognizes them and stands at attention, hinting at their reputations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sea Monster's body expands significantly after consuming food mixed with Artificial Brain Worms.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong analyze the data from the Brain Worms, facing challenges due to the Sea Monster's size and the weak signals.
• Zhao Yiyi and Ding Yangze, under Song He's directive, sweep through the seafood markets in Yemo City, buying up all available seafood to feed the Sea Monster.

Character Developments

• Song He: Demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness in managing the Sea Monster's feeding and data collection. He shows impatience with the slow data gathering process but remains focused on the task.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows concern for the Sea Monster's well-being and expresses hope to share Ning Mo's dream, indicating a growing interest in the Sea Monster's significance.
• Zhao Yiyi and Ding Yangze: Display efficiency and obedience in carrying out Song He's orders, showing their loyalty and capability as assistants.

Significant Themes

• Resource Management: The chapter highlights the importance of resource management, with Song He strategizing to secure sufficient food for the Sea Monster.
• Patience and Persistence: Song He's impatience with the slow data collection process contrasts with his overall persistence in tackling the challenge.
• Loyalty and Teamwork: Zhao Yiyi and Ding Yangze's efficient execution of Song He's orders emphasizes the importance of teamwork and loyalty in achieving their goals.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: The master-apprentice duo works together, with Xiang Xiaotong providing support and understanding, while Song He takes the lead in managing the situation.
• Song He and the Sea Monster: Song He shows indifference towards the Sea Monster's demands, prioritizing his own goals, while the Sea Monster displays impatience and frustration with Song He's lack of immediate response.
• Zhao Yiyi and Ding Yangze: The two work in tandem to sweep through the seafood markets, demonstrating efficient teamwork and communication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ding Yangze and Zhao Yiyi are in the Sea Monster Pavilion, where they're testing the strength of glass walls under increasing water pressure.
• The pressure increases in stages, from 100 to 700 atmospheres, with each stage taking several minutes.
• Ding Yangze goes to the bathroom and returns, then teases two colleagues, Ning Mo and Zhang Zhilei, who are eating popsicles at the entrance.
• Zhao Yiyi initiates each pressure increase, monitoring the sensors for any anomalies.

Character Developments

• Ding Yangze: Initially scared but tries to hide it, he becomes more at ease as the tests proceed. He shows a playful side when teasing his colleagues.
• Zhao Yiyi: Calm and collected throughout the tests, she shows a hint of nervousness when the pressure reaches 700 atmospheres.

Significant Themes

• Trust vs. Fear: Both characters trust in the safety measures but also experience fear due to the high stakes involved.
• Technological Advancement: The chapter highlights human technological progress through the strength of the glass walls and the pressure they can withstand.

Character Interactions

• Ding Yangze and Zhao Yiyi interact casually, showing familiarity and comfort with each other. They tease each other and share their thoughts and fears.
• Ding Yangze interacts with Ning Mo and Zhang Zhilei briefly, showing a playful side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the challenges of detecting and tracking a mysterious sea monster using submarines.
• The sea monster's speed and ability to hide in complex seabed terrain make it difficult to catch.
• The submarine's top speed is 60 km/h, but the sea monster can reach speeds close to this, making it hard to catch.
• The sea monster's timid behavior is unusual for a creature of its size, suggesting it may have encountered threats in shallower waters or have larger predators in the deep sea.

Character Developments

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, the main characters, demonstrate their analytical skills and understanding of marine biology.
• General Wang reveals the urgency and complexity of the sea monster detection mission.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and unexplored depths of the ocean.
• The challenges of marine exploration and the need for advanced technology.
• The potential for new species discovery and the importance of scientific research.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together to analyze the sea monster's behavior and possible reasons for its timidity.
• General Wang shares information about the sea monster and the challenges of detecting it, seeking Song He and Xiang Xiaotong's help in the process.
• The characters engage in a collaborative problem-solving process, building upon each other's ideas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Yiyi adjusts the price of the Smart Drug, benefiting most poor Gorillas but heavily taxing a few rich ones.
• Durian tries to manipulate a poor Gorilla into buying the drug for him, but Zhao Yiyi disallows proxy purchases.
• No Gorillas initially buy the drug, but Apple, a poor and introverted Gorilla, decides to buy a month's supply, and later Durian also buys.
• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He discuss the situation at the Zoo, with Xiang Xiaotong planning to leave for the Supercomputer Assembly Plant and entrusting Song He with the Brain Institute affairs.

Character Developments

• Zhao Yiyi: Shows initiative in adjusting the drug's price and trying to sell it, but struggles with persuading the Gorillas.
• Durian: Initially angry, then tries to manipulate others, showing desperation to buy the drug but also regret after purchasing.
• Apple: Quiet and introverted, decides to buy the drug to improve intelligence, showing determination and foresight.
• Song He: Shows enthusiasm and ambition in discussing the Zoo's situation with Xiang Xiaotong, hinting at his desire for more responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Social Inequality: The price adjustment highlights the wealth gap among the Gorillas, with the poor benefiting and the rich being heavily taxed.
• Ambition and Desperation: Durian's actions show his desperation to become smarter, while Apple's decision indicates her ambition to improve herself.
• Trust and Manipulation: Durian tries to manipulate a poor Gorilla, but Zhao Yiyi's rules prevent this, emphasizing the importance of trust and honesty.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Yiyi and the Gorillas: Zhao Yiyi tries to sell the drug to the Gorillas, but struggles to convince them due to their reluctance to spend money on education.
• Durian and the Poor Gorilla: Durian tries to manipulate the poor Gorilla into buying the drug for him, showing his desperation but also his lack of consideration for others.
• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He: The master and apprentice discuss the Zoo's situation, with Xiang Xiaotong entrusting Song He with the Brain Institute affairs, showing her confidence in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He attempts to create a sea monster anesthetic using the Black Technology Blueprint but fails due to the system's inability to generate a suitable blueprint.
• The drug experiment on Red-haired Gorillas is terminated, leading to their discontent and resistance to returning to their previous tasks.
• Zhao Yiyi and Ding Yangze struggle to motivate the Gorillas to resume their literacy studies without the high income from the drug experiment.

Character Developments

• Song He: Struggles with the Black Technology Blueprint, facing an unprecedented failure, which may impact his confidence and strategies.
• Zhao Yiyi: Shows concern for the Gorillas' well-being and education but faces challenges in maintaining their motivation and cooperation without the high income from the drug experiment.
• Ding Yangze: Offers practical advice and supports Zhao Yiyi, displaying a growing understanding of the Zoo's dynamics and the Gorillas' needs.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to maintain motivation and productivity in the face of changed circumstances.
• The challenges of balancing financial incentives and personal growth in work environments.
• The responsibility of caregivers and educators towards their charges.

Character Interactions

• Song He and his team: Song He's failure to generate a blueprint leads to a change in strategy, impacting his team's work and morale.
• Zhao Yiyi and the Red-haired Gorillas: Zhao Yiyi's attempts to motivate the Gorillas to resume their studies are met with resistance, highlighting the importance of financial incentives in their cooperation.
• Zhao Yiyi and Ding Yangze: The two work together to manage the Gorillas, with Ding Yangze offering practical advice and supporting Zhao Yiyi's efforts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He joins a serious mathematics group chat, with no welcome messages.
• He expresses interest in working on both the Song He Manifold and the Dewitt Conjecture.
• Dewitt, the proposer of the Dewitt Conjecture, agrees to mentor Song He.
• Song He gains multiple levels in Mathematics overnight due to intense studying.
• He discovers he has won an award.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates confidence and ambition by attempting to work on two challenging mathematical topics simultaneously.
• Dewitt shows willingness to mentor Song He, indicating his potential and respect for Dewitt's work.
• Katerina expresses disappointment in Song He's decision to work on a new topic instead of continuing the Song He Manifold together.
• Xie Kefu offers to help Katerina but is rejected, showing his eagerness to prove himself.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Confidence: Song He's decision to work on two challenging topics simultaneously highlights his ambition and confidence in his abilities.
• Mentorship and Learning: Dewitt's willingness to mentor Song He emphasizes the importance of guidance and learning from experts in the field.
• Disappointment and Rejection: Katerina's disappointment and Xie Kefu's rejection underscore the consequences of unmet expectations and the importance of communication in collaborations.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Dewitt: Their interaction shows mutual respect and a shared passion for mathematical exploration, leading to a mentorship agreement.
• Song He, Katerina, and Xie Kefu: Their conversation reveals differing expectations and communication issues, leading to disappointment and rejection.
• Song He and himself: Song He's internal monologue demonstrates his self-awareness and dedication to his mathematical pursuits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Xiaotong suggests a trial-and-error approach to understand the Sea Monster neural network, involving producing various guessed results in chips and Brain-like Computers.
• Song He disagrees with Xiang Xiaotong's method, preferring to focus on mathematical cramming to build the supercomputer.
• They visit the Brain Science Institute's laboratory, where Lou Jinghui presents the remarkable Brain Strengthening effects of the Sea Monster Lure on Mice and Monkeys.
• They observe the enhanced intelligence of the Experimental Animals firsthand, with Mice navigating a complex maze and Monkeys solving the Tower of Hanoi puzzle efficiently.

Character Developments

• Xiang Xiaotong: Stands firm in his trial-and-error approach, prioritizing seizing the Moon project's success over financial concerns.
• Song He: Shows independence and confidence in his mathematical abilities, willing to take risks to catch up and contribute to the project.
• Lou Jinghui: Demonstrates enthusiasm and pride in the successful results of his experiments, eager to share the progress with Xiang Xiaotong and Song He.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and understanding, even at great cost.
• The importance of risk-taking and independent thought in scientific research.
• The ethical implications of enhancing intelligence, both in animals and potentially humans.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He: The teacher-student duo has a tense yet respectful exchange, with Song He challenging Xiang Xiaotong's approach and asserting his own plan.
• Xiang Xiaotong, Song He, and Lou Jinghui: The trio shares excitement and satisfaction as they witness the remarkable intelligence of the Experimental Animals, fostering a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discover the Sea Monster can control dreams and attack minds remotely.
• They feed the Sea Monster Lure Bombs to provoke it, causing it to rage and provide more data for their research.
• The Sea Monster uses its remote mental attack on Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, causing them minor discomfort.
• Ning Mo, recovering in the hospital, is visited by Song He, Xiang Xiaotong, Zhao Yiyi, and Ding Yangze for a meeting.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows determination and resilience in facing the Sea Monster's mental attacks. He's also generous, offering to buy Ning Mo a luxury car.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Demonstrates understanding and support for Song He's decisions, showing a strong bond between them.
• Ning Mo: Recovers from his injury and shows a playful side, joking about picking a luxury car. He also shows respect for Song He's authority.
• Zhang Zhilei: Shows concern for Ning Mo's well-being and practicality, scolding him for his extravagant car choices.

Significant Themes

• The Sea Monster's intelligence and ability to manipulate dreams and minds.
• The team's determination to study and control the Sea Monster.
• The power dynamics within the team, with Song He as the leader making decisions.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together to provoke the Sea Monster, showing a strong partnership.
• Ning Mo and Zhang Zhilei interact playfully, with Zhang Zhilei showing concern and Ning Mo showing deference to Song He.
• The entire team gathers to discuss their research progress, showing unity and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Katerina struggle with a complex problem set by Professor Deng.
• Two exceptional students, Dickens and Hessy, solve the problem quickly, causing Song He to doubt his abilities.
• Dickens and Hessy engage in a rapid exchange of solutions, with Hessy ultimately winning the round.

Character Developments

• Song He experiences self-doubt but decides to study Hessy's paper to improve his skills.
• Katerina, initially overwhelmed, decides to join forces with Song He to study their opponents' methods.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among students.
• The pursuit of knowledge and skill improvement.
• The use of unconventional methods (studying opponents' work) to enhance one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Katerina support each other and decide to collaborate against their more skilled opponents.
• Song He admires Hessy's skills and decides to study her work to improve his own mathematical progress.
• Hessy, despite her skill, doesn't interact directly with other students, maintaining an air of mystery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong have an awkward encounter in the shower, leading to a delayed conversation about the Antarctica Research Station.
• Song He decides to buy the Antarctica Research Station for 4 billion, with Xiang Xiaotong paying half.
• They plan to expand the station to accommodate a thousand people, with Xiang Xiaotong paying 30% and Song He paying 70% of the expansion costs.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows calm and composure in an embarrassing situation, displays magnanimity, and makes decisions based on Xiang Xiaotong's interests.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Becomes flustered and embarrassed in awkward situations, shows hesitation in decision-making, but ultimately respects Song He's opinion.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and awkwardness in interpersonal relationships.
• Decision-making and compromise in business partnerships.
• The value and challenges of scientific research in harsh environments.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong's interaction is characterized by awkward humor and mutual respect, with Song He taking the lead in decision-making.
• Song He teases Xiang Xiaotong, but also shows understanding and consideration for her feelings.
• Xiang Xiaotong is hesitant and embarrassed around Song He, but ultimately defers to his judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He reviews papers by Hessy and Dickens, filled with complex, self-coined mathematical terms and confusing diagrams.
• Deng Puhe explains that Dickens and Hessy are talented mathematicians without formal education, accepted by Dewitt after a conference.
• Deng Puhe and Dewitt announce online tutoring for the Fields Medal sprint group, with Dewitt offering prizes for solving questions first.

Character Developments

• Song He: Struggles to understand Hessy and Dickens' papers, experiences a mathematical epiphany, and designs a chip cluster before attempting to solve the given problem.
• Deng Puhe: Shows patience and understanding towards Dickens and Hessy's peculiar backgrounds and learning processes.
• Dewitt: Displayed interest in mentoring talented mathematicians, even while resting and recuperating.

Significant Themes

• Genius and innate talent: Dickens and Hessy's lack of formal education yet exceptional mathematical ability challenges the conventional notion of genius development.
• Learning and growth: The group's online tutoring sessions emphasize the importance of learning, growth, and competition among mathematicians.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Deng Puhe: Song He seeks clarification about Dickens and Hessy from Deng Puhe, who provides background information and reassurance.
• Dewitt and Deng Puhe: The two exchange messages, setting the tone for the online tutoring sessions with a touch of humor.
• Group members: They respond uniformly to Deng Puhe's instructions, demonstrating unity and eagerness to learn.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Geng, Xi Yanfan, and Antonio discuss the origin of eukaryotic cells, with Lu Geng and Xi Yanfan advocating for an experimental approach inspired by Stanley Miller's primordial soup experiment, while Antonio dismisses the idea.
• Song He, the Dean, enters and supports the students' experimental approach, encouraging them to create a eukaryotic cell or organelles artificially.
• Xi Yanfan tries to dissuade the students by using a weighted voting system based on the three adults' academic achievements, with the votes initially 1.3 to 1 against the experimental approach.
• Song He receives a mysterious phone call, reacts strongly, and then changes the vote to 1.3 to 2 in favor of the experimental approach before leaving abruptly.

Character Developments

• Lu Geng: Shows curiosity and determination in pursuing the origin of eukaryotic cells.
• Xi Yanfan: Initially skeptical but open to the idea, later tries to dissuade the students based on academic hierarchy.
• Antonio: Dismissive of the experimental approach, relies on his Nobel Prize status for authority.
• Song He: Initially supportive, becomes more enthusiastic after the phone call, hinting at a significant development.

Significant Themes

• The origin of life and eukaryotic cells.
• The value of experimental vs. archaeological approaches in scientific research.
• The influence of academic hierarchy and achievements on decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Lu Geng, Xi Yanfan, and Antonio discuss and debate the origin of eukaryotic cells, with Lu Geng and Xi Yanfan forming a team against Antonio's skepticism.
• Song He enters the discussion, supporting Lu Geng and Xi Yanfan's experimental approach and encouraging the students.
• Xi Yanfan tries to dissuade the students using a weighted voting system based on academic achievements, but Song He's vote changes the outcome.
• Song He's mysterious phone call and reaction create a turning point in the discussion, leaving the others shocked and excited.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Yiyi successfully tests the Sea Monster Pavilion's roof opening mechanism, revealing it was designed for hoisting in a large Sea Monster.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong are picked up by General Wang in the rain. He shares that the Sea Monster will arrive that night.
• The group visits the Laboratory, where they observe Pi Tao, a Mouse that has shown improved maze-running abilities after being injected with Sea Monster Lure.
• General Wang reveals that Zheda's new Brain-like Supercomputer has demonstrated simple mathematical logical thinking and solved an arithmetic sequence problem.

Character Developments

• Zhao Yiyi shows determination and skill in her work, successfully completing the roof opening test.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong display eagerness to learn about the Sea Monster's arrival and the progress of their competitor's Brain-like Supercomputer.
• General Wang shows excitement and pride in the progress of the Brain-like Supercomputer, treating it like a personal achievement.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of scientific progress and innovation, as seen in the development of the Brain-like Supercomputer and the Sea Monster Lure's effects on Mice.
• Competition and comparison, as exemplified by the comparison between the Yemo City and Zheda teams' Brain-like Supercomputers.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Yiyi and Ding Yangze interact, with Zhao Yiyi displaying confidence in her testing decisions and Ding Yangze showing surprise and concern.
• Song He, Xiang Xiaotong, and General Wang interact, with General Wang sharing information about the Sea Monster's arrival and Zheda's Brain-like Supercomputer, and Song He and Xiang Xiaotong expressing eagerness to learn more.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Both teams shift focus to Sea Monster Lure experiments.
• Song He Team conducts Mouse experiments, breeding 500 mice and injecting them with Attractant and improved Attractants combined with Brain Strengthening ingredients.
• Xiang Xiaotong Team conducts Monkey experiments, injecting Attractant daily and analyzing brain Neuron development.
• After a week, some Monkeys show brain changes with large doses of Attractant.
• Master and apprentice analyze data and Brain Slices in the Dean's Office, discovering slow drug effects and potential improvements for the Attractant.
• General Wang calls to announce he'll bring a giant Octopus (the Sea Monster) as a gift in three days.

Character Developments

• Song He focuses more on teaching tasks, delegating lab work to subordinates.
• Xiang Xiaotong remains dedicated to her experiments and shows concern for the Monkeys' well-being.
• Song He expresses frustration with the slow progress of catching the Sea Monster but remains hopeful about the Attractant's potential.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and patience in scientific research (slow drug effects, continuous practice for Monkeys).
• Improvement and adaptation (improving the Attractant, adjusting to new experiments).
• The mystery and complexity of the brain.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work collaboratively, sharing their findings and brainstorming ideas.
• Song He and General Wang discuss the gift of the Sea Monster, showcasing their professional relationship.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong express their thoughts and concerns to each other, fostering a mentor-mentee bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong meet with Katerina and Xie Kefu at the airport, welcoming them to the country.
• Katerina and Xie Kefu plan to get married soon and Katerina wants to work as a math teacher.
• Song He suggests Katerina work at the School of Pharmacy and gradually increase her teaching load as she recovers.
• The team successfully reaches 95% progress on the Gasoline Bacteria project, nearing completion.

Character Developments

• Katerina, despite her recent illness, is determined to work and provide for her family.
• Xie Kefu is proactive in planning his wedding and supporting Katerina's career decisions.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong are committed to helping Katerina and her family settle in and find employment.

Significant Themes

• Family and relationships: The chapter emphasizes the importance of family and relationships, with Song He and Xiang Xiaotong going out of their way to help Katerina and Xie Kefu, and Xie Kefu prioritizing Katerina's well-being.
• Determination and perseverance: Both Katerina and Song He's team display determination and perseverance in their respective goals, Katerina in her desire to work and support her family, and the team in completing the Gasoline Bacteria project.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong interact with Katerina and Xie Kefu, showing concern and support for their well-being and career plans.
• Katerina and Xie Kefu discuss their wedding and career plans, demonstrating their closeness and mutual support.
• The team members at the laboratory interact, displaying unity and enthusiasm as they near the completion of the Gasoline Bacteria project.