Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The test papers are distributed, containing 18 challenging problems.
• Students struggle with the difficulty, except for the top ten, including Song He and Chu Long.
• Song He and Chu Long are the last two students to continue answering, reaching the final question, the Woolf-Gong Conjecture.
• They decide to use scratch paper to organize their thoughts and continue working after everyone else has left.
• Qiu Lingshan finds them still working at 11 PM and warns them about the dormitory closing time.

Character Developments

• Song He and Chu Long demonstrate exceptional mathematical prowess and determination, pushing their limits to solve the problems.
• Qiu Lingshan shows concern for her peers, checking on them and reminding them of the time.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of extreme difficulty.
• The joy and challenge of solving complex mathematical problems.
• The competitive yet cooperative nature of academic pursuits.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Chu Long engage in a silent, intense competition, pushing each other to their limits.
• Qiu Lingshan interacts briefly with Song He and Chu Long, showing concern and curiosity about their progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Sen, a top scorer in the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), is stumped by a High School (gaozhong) level Mathematics test paper set by an unknown person, which he finds more challenging than the Gaokao.
• The paper is designed to test multiple knowledge points and has traps, making it difficult even for Liu Sen and his team to complete in the given time.
• The paper gains significant attention online, with many users, including High School students and Math Teachers, discussing and praising its difficulty and quality.

Character Developments

• Liu Sen: Initially confident, he becomes frustrated and desperate as he struggles with the paper, eventually calling for reinforcements. His mentality collapses due to the paper's difficulty.
• Song He: He remains calm and composed while studying, enjoying the Resentment Value and Knowledge Rebate he gains from Liu Sen's struggles. He also enjoys the attention and praise his paper receives online.

Significant Themes

• Resentment Value (yuan nian zhi): A system mechanic that allows Song He to gain knowledge and power by causing frustration or resentment in others.
• Knowledge Rebate: A system feature that rewards Song He with new knowledge based on the Resentment Value he gains.
• Difficulty and Complexity: The paper's difficulty is a central theme, with characters reacting to and discussing its complexity.

Character Interactions

• Liu Sen and Song He: Their interaction is one-sided, with Song He taunting Liu Sen through messages while Liu Sen struggles with the paper, generating Resentment Value for Song He.
• High School Students and Math Teachers: They interact by discussing the paper's difficulty and quality, with some teachers even planning to use it for student homework.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He completes an English paper with high scores, demonstrating his improved language skills.
• News of the Lunar City Project is broadcasted in the Library, causing a massive uproar and excitement among students.
• Song He expresses his desire to participate in the Lunar City Project to Professor Ma.

Character Developments

• Song He's language skills have significantly improved, as shown by his ability to read and understand English articles fluently.
• Professor Ma is portrayed as a stern but fair mentor, aware of Song He's eagerness but also realistic about the challenges ahead.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Perseverance: Song He's determination to participate in the Lunar City Project showcases his ambition and perseverance in pursuing his goals.
• Excitement and Unity: The news of the Lunar City Project unites and excites the students, fostering a sense of collective pride and enthusiasm.

Character Interactions

• Song He, Chu Long, and Qiu Lingshan: The trio interacts in the Library, with Chu Long and Qiu Lingshan witnessing Song He's improved English skills and reacting to the Lunar City Project news together.
• Song He and Professor Ma: They communicate via messages, with Professor Ma expressing the challenges ahead and Song He's determination to overcome them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Kefu applies to join Song He's team, surprising Song He due to his mathematical background.
• Song He's students perform well in the final exams, and he is voted "Most Conscientious Teacher."
• Nobel Laureate Graham Reginald criticizes Chenghuang Company's Artificial Blood project at a summit, causing a media storm.
• Wei Rui Pharmaceutical launches new drugs, challenging Chenghuang's market dominance.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor when facing criticism from a Nobel Laureate.
• Xie Kefu shows potential as a reliable team member.
• Wei Liqun proves his competence by quickly investigating the enemy's actions and gathering evidence.

Significant Themes

• The power of public opinion and media influence.
• The cutthroat nature of the business world and the need for strategic responses to attacks.
• The importance of evidence and facts in refuting false claims.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Dean Xiang interact during the conference, with Xiang warning Song He about the situation.
• Song He and Wei Liqun discuss the situation via video conference, with Wei Liqun presenting the findings of his investigation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Zining, Lu Chengen, and Dean Lou discover the powerful antibiotic properties of Song Bacteria and rush to the lab, causing a commotion on campus.
• They believe the discovery could lead to significant scientific publications, commercialization, or even a cure for Super Bacteria.
• Qiu Chengye, Dean of the Chemistry Department, learns about the discovery and tries to poach any talented researchers from the Biology Department.

Character Developments

• Dean Lou, Ji Zining, and Lu Chengen are shown to be enthusiastic and excitable, reverting to childlike behavior when excited about scientific discoveries.
• Song He remains composed and focused on his work, despite the excitement around him.
• Professor Ma is portrayed as calm and pragmatic, tempering the others' enthusiasm with realistic expectations.

Significant Themes

• The thrill and excitement of scientific discovery.
• The potential impact and implications of groundbreaking research.
• The competitive nature of academia and the desire to attract and retain talented researchers.

Character Interactions

• Dean Lou, Ji Zining, and Lu Chengen interact with Song He, expressing their excitement and pride in his discovery.
• Qiu Chengye interacts with Dean Lou, trying to gather information about the discovery and potentially poach researchers.
• Professor Ma interacts with the group, providing a more measured perspective on the discovery's potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He retrieves a mysterious item, a "Cornea Exercise Book," from the Wishing Well.
• The exercise book is a jigsaw puzzle-like book with 3000 small paper slips to fill in the blanks on each page.
• Song He spends a day in the library and returns to his dorm to start solving the exercise book.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his academic prowess by quickly memorizing the paper slips and solving the problems.
• Xie Kefu, Song He's roommate, shows concern for Song He's whereabouts and expresses his struggle to maintain his ranking in the Designated Selection.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and dedication required for academic success, as seen in Song He's intense study session and Xie Kefu's concern about his ranking.
• The advancement of medical science, as reflected in the various types of artificial corneas mentioned in the exercise book.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xie Kefu's interaction highlights their contrasting academic rankings and attitudes towards the Designated Selection.
• Song He's determination to solve the exercise book shows his dedication to his academic pursuits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chenghuang announces the price of Generation 1 Artificial Blood at 210 yuan per liter, causing a stir.
• The company reveals Organ Transplant Blood, which solves ABO Blood Type and White Blood Cell antigen matching issues, increasing organ transplant success rates. It's priced at 1,800 yuan per liter.

Character Developments

• Song He, the protagonist, shows understanding of the pharmaceutical industry's profit margins and expresses unease about Chenghuang's pricing strategy.
• Xiang Xiaotong, a teacher, provides insights into global pharmaceutical profit margins and expresses curiosity about Song He's concerns.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology on healthcare and society.
• The tension between profit and conscience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• The power of pricing in shaping public perception and market response.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the pricing and profit margins of Chenghuang's new products, with Song He expressing unease and Xiang Xiaotong providing context from the global pharmaceutical industry.
• Online users react to the press conference, with some High School students continuing to resist Chenghuang and a new faction expressing disappointment with the revealed products.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Xiaotong discovers Hatoyama Ryunosuke has a one-year-old son, Natsukawa Ichiro, from a one-night encounter during a high school reunion.
• The child's mother has lung cancer and wants Song He to adopt her son, with the condition that the child never learns about his background.
• Song He decides to raise the child in the Genius Institute, renaming him Jing Wuyou to avoid Eastern Ying associations.
• Song He writes a report to the organization, requesting Jing Wuyou's entry into the Genius Institute and offering to pay for his upbringing.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes a secret adoptive father to Jing Wuyou, taking on the responsibility of shaping the child's life.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Supports Song He's decision and helps him navigate the adoption process.

Significant Themes

• The weight of parental secrets and the desire to protect children from them.
• The responsibility of raising a child and the impact of a single decision on a life trajectory.
• The manipulation and modification of a person's life by those in power.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together to arrange for Jing Wuyou's adoption and entry into the Genius Institute.
• Xiang Xiaotong encourages Song He when he feels overwhelmed by the responsibility of raising Jing Wuyou.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the potential impact of advanced AI (Brain-like Computers) and intelligence-enhancing drugs (Evolution Drugs) on society and employment.
• It proposes the Orphan Genius Project: secretly creating a batch of technical geniuses using orphans as candidates to secure a technological lead before nationwide popularization of Evolution Drugs.
• The project aims to avoid international conflicts and ensure the country's technological advantage before addressing interstellar security risks.

Character Developments

• The narrator (presumably a scientist or engineer) shows concern for societal implications of new technologies and a strategic mindset in planning the Orphan Genius Project.
• Song He, the addressee, is mentioned but not described in detail.
• Xiang Xiaotong, also addressed but not described, points out missing details in the proposal.

Significant Themes

• Technological unemployment and societal changes due to advanced AI.
• The potential impact of intelligence-enhancing drugs on society and the risks of their widespread use.
• The ethical implications of creating geniuses artificially and the potential for new forms of inequality or nobility.
• The strategic use of technology to secure a competitive advantage and avoid international conflicts.

Character Interactions

• The narrator presents the Orphan Genius Project to Song He, with Xiang Xiaotong contributing additional insights.
• The interactions are formal and focused on the project's details, with no personal or emotional dynamics noted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He observes a group of hackers attempting to break through a network defense, which is expected to take several hours to a couple of days.
• He learns that the hackers are well-paid and praise his generosity, leading to a humorous exchange about their personal lives and fantasies.
• Meanwhile, Pu Songchun, Xia Wansan, and Ling Yiyi are in North Africa, preparing to implement a plan using Pseudo-Actinomycetes liquid.

Character Developments

• Song He: He demonstrates patience and understanding, showing trust in the hackers' abilities. He also displays a sense of humor and embarrassment when he overhears their private conversations.
• Pu Songchun: He shows his calm and collected demeanor, explaining his belief in Buddhist teachings without necessarily intending to become a monk. He also reveals his hyperactivity and the use of prayer beads as a coping mechanism.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Delegation: Song He trusts the hackers with the task, showing faith in their abilities and allowing them to work independently.
• Wealth and Generosity: The hackers' discussions highlight Song He's wealth and his generosity in paying them well, contrasting with their previous experiences of being exploited for free work.
• Faith and Belief: Pu Songchun's explanation of his beliefs touches on the theme of faith and how it can guide one's actions and attitudes.

Character Interactions

• Song He and the Hackers: Song He interacts with the hackers, showing interest in their work and appreciation for their efforts. The hackers, in turn, express their respect and admiration for him.
• Pu Songchun, Xia Wansan, and Ling Yiyi: The trio shares a comfortable, long-standing bond, evident in their easy banter and understanding of each other's quirks. They support each other in their shared mission and personal growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He shows his proof to Professor Deng, who confirms it's correct, proving the Large Lin-Gar Conjecture.
• Song He decides to prove Yang Jingshan's route to create a new conjecture.
• Song He works tirelessly on the proof, with Professor Deng reviewing his progress daily.
• The National College Entrance Examination begins, with various news stories of candidates facing issues like lost IDs and wrong venues.

Character Developments

• Song He becomes increasingly focused and dedicated to his mathematical pursuits, even while hospitalized.
• Professor Deng remains calm and composed, providing guidance and support to Song He without revealing too much.

Significant Themes

• The power of dedication and focus in achieving academic goals.
• The consequences of carelessness and disorganization, as seen in the National College Entrance Examination stories.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Professor Deng interact daily, with Song He seeking Professor Deng's review of his progress.
• Yang Jingshan communicates with Professor Deng through notes, sharing his progress and seeking guidance.
• The Nurses show care and support for Song He, providing him with writing materials and brain-boosting supplements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The National College Entrance Examination ends, and students and parents express anger towards Chenghuang Company and Song He due to the difficult exam paper.
• Chenghuang's New Product Launch Event faces a boycott from angry students and their families.
• The launch event begins with over fifty million viewers, with true fans and haters clashing in the comments section.
• Wei Liqun introduces Chenghuang Generation 1 Artificial Blood, which has successfully been used in war zones and has excellent clinical data.
• The price of Chenghuang Generation 1 Artificial Blood is about to be revealed.

Character Developments

• Song He remains calm and confident despite the boycott, believing he can turn the situation around.
• Wei Liqun, the chairman of Chenghuang Company, is proud of the new Artificial Blood product and its potential impact on the healthcare industry.

Significant Themes

• The power of public opinion and social media in shaping a company's reputation.
• The potential of technological advancements in healthcare, specifically Artificial Blood, to revolutionize blood banks and blood transfusions.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong watch the launch event together, eating mutton chops and discussing the boycott.
• Wei Liqun interacts with the live audience, presenting the new product and sharing its success stories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The intelligence community is abuzz about Song He's potential level, with uncertain implications.
• Song He begins intense Mathematics cramming for the Bason International Mathematics Summit.
• The Rejuvenation Drug's release causes widespread chaos, with scalpers, long queues, and black market transactions.

Character Developments

• Song He: Focused on studying Mathematics, unaware of the external commotion. He's dedicated and disciplined, even forgetting to eat due to his intense study sessions.
• Katerina: Shows concern for Song He's safety, indicating a growing interest or responsibility towards him.
• The Cleaning Lady: Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to her job, even indulging in a spy fantasy to maintain her professionalism.

Significant Themes

• Unpredictability: The intelligence community's reaction to Song He's potential level is uncertain, reflecting the unpredictable nature of power dynamics.
• Dedication and Focus: Song He's intense study sessions highlight his dedication and focus on his goals.
• Chaos and Greed: The Rejuvenation Drug's release exposes the chaos and greed that can arise from scarcity and high demand.

Character Interactions

• The Old Man and Katerina: They discuss Song He's situation, with the Old Man reassuring Katerina about the lack of decisive impact from her report.
• Song He and the Cleaning Lady: They have a brief interaction where the Cleaning Lady shares her spy fantasy, showing her dedication to her job and a light-hearted moment between them.
• Song He and the World: Through online posts, Song He witnesses the chaos and greed surrounding the Rejuvenation Drug's release, contrasting his focused study life with the world's commotion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The reward for cleaning animal waste is temporarily suspended and will accumulate to next week, with a first-place prize of 200,000 Points.
• The First Team offers to cooperate with the Fourth Team but is rejected.
• Song He and Xie Yuanxun work on the drone trajectory model but struggle to make progress.
• They decide to seek external help, contacting various mathematicians for assistance.

Character Developments

• Song He and Xie Yuanxun are determined to win the competition, showing resilience and dedication to their work.
• Xie Yuanxun displays a strategic mindset by suggesting they seek external help.
• Song He shows humility in asking for help, demonstrating his willingness to learn and adapt.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of challenges.
• The importance of seeking help and learning from others.
• The value of networking and connections in problem-solving.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between the Fourth and First Teams highlights the competitive nature of the challenge and the desperation of the First Team to maintain their lead.
• Song He and Xie Yuanxun work together, showing mutual support and trust in each other's abilities.
• Song He reaches out to various mathematicians, illustrating the importance of his professional network and the willingness of others to help him despite his initial reluctance to ask for help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, the founder of Chenghuang Company, gives a speech at the World Development Forum, warning about the potential threats of Brain Spring Beverage.
• His speech goes viral, sparking global debates about the implications of mass-producing geniuses and the potential extinction of ordinary humans.
• The forum's message board and media are flooded with discussions about Brain Spring, with some netizens expressing concern and others dismissing the threats.

Character Developments

• Song He is revealed to be the major shareholder and the real boss behind Chenghuang Company, not just an ordinary teacher as previously believed.
• He is shown to be a brilliant scientist, with his name appearing as the first author on major technologies coming out of Chenghuang.

Significant Themes

• The potential consequences of technological advancements, specifically the mass production of geniuses and its impact on society.
• The fear of being replaced by a superior species, echoing historical patterns of human evolution.
• The responsibility of corporations and individuals in addressing global concerns and potential threats.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with Xiang Xiaotong, his dorm mate, who seems to be aware of his true identity and is supportive of his speech.
• The global community, through netizens and media outlets, engages in discussions and debates about Brain Spring Beverage and its implications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Song offers to write a letter of recommendation to Nobel Laureate Fitzgerald for a student.
• During the second defense, Professor Song helps students secure jobs and further education opportunities with just a few taps on his phone.
• After the defense, Professor Song encourages students to strive for SCI publications and offers his team's support for their research.
• He announces that everyone has passed the second defense and wishes them luck in their future endeavors.

Character Developments

• Professor Song demonstrates his influence and willingness to help his students, earning their respect and gratitude.
• Students realize Professor Song's true value and importance, shifting their perception of him from a harsh teacher to a benefactor.

Significant Themes

• The power of connections and influence in academia.
• Overcoming challenges and pushing one's limits.
• The importance of mentorship and guidance in academic pursuits.

Character Interactions

• Professor Song interacts with each student during their defense, asking about their post-graduation plans and offering assistance.
• Students express their gratitude and newfound respect for Professor Song after he helps them secure opportunities.
• Students share their experiences from the second defense with their peers, leading to disbelief and eventual confirmation of Professor Song's generosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Researchers show a video of monkeys in a dream state, being tormented by a Sea Monster.
• The Sea Monster is suspected of controlling and browsing the monkeys' memories.
• The monkeys' dreams are extremely realistic, with memories appearing chaotically, and they may experience scenes surpassing reality.
• The monkeys' physical condition is deteriorating due to the prolonged and terrifying dream state.
• The Sea Monster's ability to control dreams and potentially browse memories is discussed.
• The risk of humans being trapped in realistic dreams controlled by the Sea Monster is highlighted.
• The Sea Monster's eating and excreting process is to be shown.

Character Developments

• Ding Yangze: Shows the video of the monkeys in their dream state and acknowledges his limitations in explaining the situation.
• Song He: Explains the possible scenarios of the monkeys' dream state and the Sea Monster's abilities, using analogies to make complex concepts understandable.
• General Wang: Shows concern for the monkeys' welfare and asks insightful questions about the Sea Monster's abilities.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Provides additional information about the monkeys' physical condition and the risks associated with human experimentation.

Significant Themes

• The terrifying and tempting nature of the Sea Monster's abilities.
• The struggle between understanding and controlling the Sea Monster's abilities versus the ethical concerns and risks involved.
• The chaotic and unpredictable nature of dreams and the potential for them to be manipulated.

Character Interactions

• Ding Yangze and Song He: They work together to explain the situation, with Ding Yangze acknowledging Song He's superior understanding of the topic.
• General Wang and Song He: They engage in a conversation where General Wang asks questions, and Song He provides detailed explanations.
• General Wang and Xiang Xiaotong: They discuss the risks associated with human experimentation and the potential for humans to be trapped in realistic dreams.
• The researchers as a group: They share their findings, concerns, and intrigue regarding the Sea Monster's abilities, highlighting their collective fascination and caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He has an awkward conversation with Xiang Xiaotong about puberty and relationships, with Xiang Xiaotong trying to educate him in a pragmatic manner.
• Song He receives messages from classmates about the difficult Mathematics paper in the National College Entrance Examination.
• He also receives a message from Xie Kefu, who sent him local specialties and asks for help with a matter.

Character Developments

• Song He: Struggles with the awkwardness of discussing puberty with his teacher but eventually understands the importance of open communication. He also shows concern for his classmates' struggles with the Mathematics exam.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Demonstrates a pragmatic and open approach to discussing sensitive topics with Song He, showing she's willing to have honest conversations despite her own discomfort.
• Xie Kefu: Shows loyalty and thoughtfulness by sending local specialties to Song He, indicating he values their friendship despite the distance.

Significant Themes

• Open Communication: Both Xiang Xiaotong and Song He struggle with discussing sensitive topics but ultimately benefit from open communication.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Xie Kefu's actions show his loyalty and care for Song He, even after a long period without contact.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Their interaction is awkward at first but becomes more comfortable as they discuss sensitive topics openly.
• Song He and Xie Kefu: Their interaction is friendly and shows mutual respect and care, with Xie Kefu asking for help and Song He being willing to assist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gravitational Wave Laboratory believes they've discovered traces of seven Wormholes, but the news is not yet public due to lack of certainty.
• The Wormhole traces are accompanied by massive Gamma Rays and are located in empty areas near suspected Dyson Sphere traces.
• The Wormholes open and close briefly, and their activity correlates with increased activity in nearby Dyson Spheres.

Character Developments

• Song He is visibly shaken by the news of the Wormholes, experiencing an increase in heart rate.
• General Wang reveals the Wormhole discovery cautiously, emphasizing the need for verification.
• Xie Yuanxun presents the design for a Space City, showing its complexity and expandability.

Significant Themes

• The Unknown Universe: The discovery of Wormholes challenges human understanding of the universe and their place in it.
• Technological Limitations: The Space City design is complex due to current technological limitations.
• Verification and Caution: The characters emphasize the need for verification and careful consideration of extraordinary claims.

Character Interactions

• General Wang shares the Wormhole discovery with Song He, Xiang Xiaotong, and Xie Yuanxun.
• Song He, Xiang Xiaotong, and Xie Yuanxun discuss the implications of the Wormhole discovery and the Space City design.
• Xie Yuanxun explains the Space City design to the others, using an interactive projection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He decides to charter cruise ships for the Genius Institute students to go on a New Year's trip.
• Due to limited availability and high demand, he decides to buy a cruise ship directly for 4.8 billion yuan.
• The cruise ship is 140,000 tons, 26 stories high, 340 meters long, with 2,200 luxury rooms and can carry 4,890 passengers.
• Song He arranges for the military and Genius Institute to board and take over the cruise ship overnight.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his decisiveness and resourcefulness in securing the cruise ship for the students' trip.
• The students show their excitement and gratitude towards Song He for organizing the trip.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Genius Institute and Song He.
• The students' desire for a normal life and experiences outside the Institute.
• The importance of maintaining secrecy and confidentiality regarding the students' true nature and activities.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with Wei Liqun, his assistant, discussing the cruise ship rental and purchase.
• Song He announces the cruise ship trip to the students, managing their expectations and addressing their concerns.
• The students express their excitement and gratitude towards Song He for organizing the trip.