Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Durian explains the origin of matter and life to Xuanzhu, tracing it back to the Big Bang and the death of stars.
• Durian shares his vision of humanity's future expansion into the universe.
• Song He struggles with the reckless behavior of freshmen in the Laboratory.

Character Developments

• Xuanzhu gains a deeper understanding of its origins and the universe's history.
• Durian demonstrates its intelligence and empathy by subtly influencing Xuanzhu and leaving messages for its handlers.
• Song He shows concern for safety and patience in dealing with inexperienced freshmen.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of all matter and life in the universe.
• The potential of AI and the importance of responsible innovation.
• The challenges and rewards of mentoring and guiding the next generation.

Character Interactions

• Durian and Xuanzhu engage in a meaningful conversation about the universe's origins and humanity's future.
• Song He interacts with freshmen, correcting their risky behaviors and emphasizing safety in the Laboratory.
• General Wang shares updates with Song He about Durian's progress and humanity's future space expansion plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He is informed by General Wang that he has been elected as an Academician with a unanimous vote, except for a few who had minor concerns.
• Song He is advised to be a 'Standard Bearer' in his field, pay attention to industry developments, and make serious decisions on reports submitted to him.
• The School of Pharmacy's opening is discussed, with Song He mentioning the students' dedication and the use of Dream Control Helmets for studying.
• Song He expresses interest in becoming the Dean of the Genius Institute, with General Wang suggesting a remote management role.
• Song He reveals he bought a Research Station in Antarctica that was in poor condition, leading to a loss of a few hundred million.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows humility and dedication upon receiving the Academician title, expressing a strong work ethic and commitment to his responsibilities. He demonstrates adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges, such as the Dean of the Genius Institute role.
• General Wang: Displays confidence in Song He's abilities, encouraging him to take on more responsibilities and expressing high expectations for his achievements.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and responsibility: Song He's election as an Academician brings recognition of his achievements, but also increased responsibility.
• Work ethic and dedication: Both characters emphasize the importance of hard work and dedication to one's field.
• Adaptability and growth: Song He shows willingness to adapt to new roles and challenges, reflecting personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Song He and General Wang: Their conversation reveals a mutual respect and understanding, with General Wang acting as a mentor and guide, while Song He shows deference and eagerness to learn. They share updates on their respective projects and discuss future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He expresses interest in co-authoring Xiang Xiaotong's economics book to potentially win a Nobel Prize.
• Xiang Xiaotong agrees, giving Song He a reading list of 300 economics books to study.
• Song He shares a story about the mathematical prowess of Soviet Russian mathematicians during the Cold War, highlighting the potential distortions of overly mathematical economic models.
• Xiang Xiaotong acknowledges the limitations of economic theories and their role in providing post-hoc explanations rather than accurate predictions.
• Song He decides to punish students at his Medicine Institute who buy papers.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows interest in economics and willingness to learn, demonstrating his academic curiosity and ambition.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Confirms her expertise in economics and her ambition to win a Nobel Prize, while also displaying a playful and teasing side.

Significant Themes

• The role of mathematics in economics and its limitations in predicting real-world phenomena.
• The pursuit of academic excellence and recognition (Nobel Prize).
• The importance of learning and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Their interaction is playful and teasing, with a mutual respect for each other's academic abilities. They challenge each other and share their knowledge, fostering a collaborative dynamic.
• Song He and his students: Song He decides to take disciplinary action against students who buy papers, indicating his commitment to academic integrity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Guang, with average National College Entrance Examination results, decides to find an alternative career path instead of relying on his degree.
• He divines his future career as the Funeral Industry and starts working for a funeral company, checking export warehouses.
• Yuan Guang's accurate divinations and Feng Shui advice help him gain recognition and a significant salary increase.
• He helps his boss find land for a cemetery, which turns out to be an ancient tomb from the Song Dynasty, boosting his boss's reputation.
• Yuan Guang finds another plot of land for a cemetery, which also contains an ancient tomb, this time from the late Yuan or early Ming Dynasty, further enhancing his boss's reputation.

Character Developments

• Yuan Guang grows from a college student with average grades to a trusted and well-paid Feng Shui consultant in the funeral industry.
• His boss, initially skeptical of Yuan Guang's youth, comes to rely on and trust him, significantly increasing his salary and responsibilities.

Significant Themes

• Fate and luck: Yuan Guang's divinations guide his career path, and he experiences an unprecedented streak of good luck.
• The power of perception and advice: Yuan Guang's accurate insights into Feng Shui and environmental psychology improve the lives of his colleagues and the success of his boss.
• Reputation and prestige: Yuan Guang's discoveries of ancient tombs greatly enhance his boss's reputation in the funeral industry, leading to increased business and wealth.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Guang interacts with his colleagues, providing Feng Shui advice and divinations, which improves their lives and brings him recognition.
• He works closely with his boss, helping him find suitable land for cemeteries, which leads to significant discoveries and increased wealth for both.
• Yuan Guang shares his story with his classmates, who listen attentively and react with surprise and admiration at his success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Apple learns to drive the tricycle and speeds off to various pavilions.
• Apple introduces the concept of renting mobile phones and earphones by the hour to the Monkey Kings.
• The Monkey Kings start renting out the devices, with customers paying for the duration of use.
• Song He and Zhao Yiyi observe Apple's operation and discuss its significance in commercial history.

Character Developments

• Apple: Shows initiative, resourcefulness, and understanding of business models, demonstrating growth from a simple salesperson to a strategic thinker.
• Caesar (Black Gorilla King): Initially skeptical, he adapts to the new business model and shows leadership in managing the rental service.
• Song He: Recognizes Apple's innovative approach and explains its historical significance in commerce.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and adaptation: Apple introduces a new business model, while Caesar and the black gorillas adapt to it, highlighting the importance of innovation and flexibility in the face of change.
• Commercial strategy: The chapter explores different profit models, such as selling products versus selling services, and the long-term impact of these strategies.

Character Interactions

• Apple and Caesar: They form a partnership, with Apple providing the devices and business model, and Caesar managing the rentals and sharing the profits.
• Song He and Zhao Yiyi: They observe Apple's operation and discuss its significance, showcasing their understanding of commercial history and strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chenghuang Company sends out large Red Envelopes to all personnel who participated in the Heart Disease research, causing a stir and excitement among recipients and onlookers.
• A second round of Red Envelopes is sent, this time based on merit and overtime, further fueling speculation about a successful Heart Disease drug.
• Song He's internal speech at a Chenghuang Senior Management Meeting leaks online, causing a sensation before being censored. The speech addresses management issues and criticizes specific employees.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows generosity and appreciation towards employees who contributed to the Heart Disease research, but also demonstrates a no-nonsense approach to management, publicly calling out underperforming employees.
• Employees: React with excitement and gratitude to the Red Envelopes, but also express concern about the sudden wealth and potential mistakes in distribution. Some express regret for not participating in the work.

Significant Themes

• Wealth Distribution and Inequality: The vast difference in earnings between Song He's employees and others, and the sudden wealth of the recipients, spark discussions about wealth distribution and inequality.
• Transparency and Accountability: Song He's public criticism of underperforming employees highlights the theme of transparency and accountability in management.
• Speculation and Rumors: The leak of Song He's internal speech and the distribution of Red Envelopes fuel speculation and rumors about a successful Heart Disease drug.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with his employees through the Red Envelopes and his public speech, demonstrating both appreciation and tough love.
• Employees interact with each other, sharing their experiences and reactions to the Red Envelopes, expressing jealousy, regret, and excitement.
• Netizens interact with each other, speculating about the reason behind the Red Envelopes and the content of Song He's leaked speech.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He takes a ride with Xie Kefu in the Quetzalcoatlus to the Alien Zoo.
• Song He learns about Jing Wuyou's mother's murder and Hatoyama Ryunosuke's death sentence, both orchestrated by Toyama Medical.
• Song He expresses his disgust with companies that produce fake drugs and kill people.
• Xie Kefu shares insights about the relationship between large island nations and land countries, using Britain and Russia as examples.
• Song He decides to unify the Eastern Ying pharmaceutical industry by competing them out of the market with better, cheaper drugs.
• Song He is called "brother" by a chimpanzee and given Shatang Oranges, which he reciprocates with a Red Note.
• A gorilla also gives Song He Shatang Oranges.
• Song He arrives at the Red-haired Gorilla Pavilion, where Zhao Yiyi and Ning Mo are waiting.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows disgust towards companies that produce fake drugs, expresses a desire to unify the Eastern Ying pharmaceutical industry, and is touched by the friendliness of the chimpanzee and gorilla.
• Xie Kefu: Shares insights about the relationship between large island nations and land countries, shows enthusiasm for Song He's plan to compete Eastern Ying pharmaceutical companies out of the market.
• Chimpanzee: Shows intelligence and friendliness by calling Song He "brother" and giving him Shatang Oranges.
• Gorilla: Also shows friendliness by giving Song He Shatang Oranges.
• Zhao Yiyi: Expresses exasperation with Ning Mo for inviting Song He to the Alien Zoo without the director's permission.

Significant Themes

• The rotten pharmaceutical industry in Eastern Ying and the lack of consequences for companies that produce fake drugs.
• The relationship between large island nations and land countries, using Britain and Russia as examples.
• The intelligence and friendliness of wild animals given proper education.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xie Kefu: Discuss the pharmaceutical industry, large island nations, and cooperation between their countries.
• Song He and Chimpanzee: The chimpanzee calls Song He "brother" and gives him Shatang Oranges, while Song He reciprocates with a Red Note.
• Song He and Gorilla: The gorilla gives Song He Shatang Oranges, and he reciprocates with a Red Note.
• Zhao Yiyi and Ning Mo: Zhao Yiyi expresses exasperation with Ning Mo for inviting Song He without permission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He's Symbiote evolves into a stable honeycomb structure, marking a significant breakthrough.
• The Symbiote's Antibiotics production increases to 70% efficiency, and the Symbiotic Relationship becomes inheritable.
• Song He's level jumps to Gold 45 in Biological Modification.
• Zuo Gaoming returns to find his Symbiote has regressed, causing him to despair.
• Song He attempts to apply pressure to his Symbiote using Competition Bacteria, but it proves insufficient.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows dedication and strategic thinking in his research, aiming to push the boundaries of microbial modification.
• Zuo Gaoming: Struggles with his Symbiote's regression, highlighting the competitive and stressful environment of academic research.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and adaptation: The Symbiote's evolution demonstrates the principle of survival of the fittest and the importance of adaptation in biological systems.
• Pressure and motivation: Song He's struggle to apply sufficient pressure to his Symbiote underscores the need for challenge and motivation in growth and development.

Character Interactions

• Song He and the Professors: They interact positively, with the professors supporting and encouraging Song He's work.
• Song He and Zuo Gaoming: Their interaction is brief but highlights the competitive nature of their relationship and Zuo Gaoming's frustration with his Symbiote's regression.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Geng discovers his preliminary employee files from Chenghuang Company, confirming his future employment and benefits.
• Lu Geng introduces the Dormitory Library and his high-scoring neighbors.
• Lu Geng showcases the Medicine Institute's Number One Cafeteria, highlighting its cheap, high-quality seafood dishes.
• The Medicine Institute announces an opening ceremony with a speech by Dean Song, celebrity performances, a fireworks display, and a mystery guest.

Character Developments

• Lu Geng: Excited about his future employment prospects, he continues to promote the Medicine Institute's benefits.
• Yu Banmeng, Fan Hong, Song Xueyu, and Cha Xinran: Introduced as high-scoring neighbors, they express satisfaction with their decision to attend the Medicine Institute.

Significant Themes

• The Medicine Institute's luxurious facilities and benefits.
• The excitement and anticipation among students and the public about the opening ceremony.

Character Interactions

• Lu Geng interacts with his neighbors in the Dormitory Library, discussing their National College Entrance Examination scores and their decision to attend the Medicine Institute.
• Lu Geng shares a meal with his parents at the Number One Cafeteria, expressing admiration for the food and its affordability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Math teachers from various classes disappear, leading to suspended math classes.
• Students realize the unusual situation and start rumors about a world-class conjecture being proven by Song He, Chu Long, and Qiu Lingshan.
• Song He teaches his class, demonstrating his mathematical prowess.
• Students gather at the auditorium, where math teachers are reviewing the proof process, but they are not allowed to enter.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows exceptional mathematical ability by teaching his class and being the main force behind proving the conjecture.
• Chu Long: Admits that Song He played the main role in proving the conjecture, surprising his classmates.
• Math Teachers: Revealed to have limited skills, struggling to review the proof process.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and expertise.
• The impact of exceptional individuals on their peers and surroundings.

Character Interactions

• Song He and his classmates: Song He teaches his class, demonstrating his mathematical prowess, and his classmates listen attentively.
• Students and security team: Students try to enter the auditorium, but the security team prevents them, with the security captain mentioning that the principal is inside.
• Song He and Principal Ye Lianghan: Song He asks about the review progress, and the principal tells him that they are waiting for a Mathematics professor from Jinghai University to help review it.
• Song He and Math Teachers: Song He observes the math teachers struggling to review the proof process, leading him to suggest finding a Mathematics professor from Jinghai University to help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Kefu presents an innovative method using topology to improve the Space Window-Cleaning Bug's program.
• Song He, inspired by Xie Kefu's lecture, begins to modify the program simultaneously while Xie Kefu is still presenting.
• During the break, Song He continues to modify the program, attracting the attention of the class.
• Song He gives an impromptu lecture while still modifying the program, explaining his approach of "geneticizing" the program.
• He tests the improved program, and the class awaits the results.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows exceptional multitasking skills, inspiration, and dedication to improving the program. His understanding of topology and biology is demonstrated.
• Xie Kefu: Proves to be a formidable opponent with flexible thinking, inspiring Song He with his topological approach.
• Students: Struggle to understand and apply the new methods, showing their limitations compared to Song He.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and Inspiration: Xie Kefu's method inspires Song He, leading to further innovation.
• Multitasking and Focus: Song He's ability to lecture and modify the program simultaneously is highlighted.
• Limits of Understanding: The students' struggle to apply the new methods emphasizes their limitations compared to Song He.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xie Kefu: Though not directly interacting, Xie Kefu's lecture inspires Song He, leading to a friendly rivalry.
• Song He and the Students: Song He's actions inspire and challenge the students, making them aware of their own limitations.
• Song He and the Dean/Wang Taichu: Though not directly interacting, their attention is drawn to Song He's improved Window-Cleaning Bug, hinting at potential recognition or evaluation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chenghuang Company faces challenges in recruiting high-tech talent in Lvteng City.
• Mayor Li announces a talent introduction policy to attract master's and doctoral graduates.
• Song He attends a welcome banquet with hundreds of attendees, including business figures and company representatives.
• Poxian Pharmaceutical Company announces a launch event on the same day as Chenghuang Company, releasing a competing product.
• Song He's parents and relatives visit Lvteng City, and he spends time with them while also dealing with work matters.
• Poxian Pharmaceutical's promotional efforts overwhelm Chenghuang Company's advertising, leading to stock market reactions.
• Song He inspects production workshops and discusses advertising strategies with Wei Liqun.

Character Developments

• Song He shows concern for his company's future and the challenges it faces, demonstrating his responsibility as the company's controller.
• Wei Liqun proves to be an effective chief executive, managing the company's operations and offering support to Song He.
• Mayor Li shows support for Chenghuang Company's efforts to attract high-tech talent.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between a new company (Chenghuang Company) and an established giant (Poxian Pharmaceutical Company) in the market.
• The importance of talent and expertise in the success of a company.
• The role of advertising and marketing in promoting new products.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with various business figures, company representatives, and his family members during the welcome banquet and his parents' visit.
• Song He and Wei Liqun discuss the company's challenges and strategies, showing a collaborative working relationship.
• Song He's parents and relatives express pride and excitement about his achievements, highlighting the family's support for his endeavors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He spends two days handling enrollment for Frontier Technology University, attracting top students and even transfers from prestigious universities.
• He reviews applicants' resumes, accepting only elite students for his research team, and rejects those with low GPAs and disciplinary issues.
• Song He receives a job offer from Xie Yuanxun, involving a mathematical task in the desert, with a life and death agreement required for participation.
• They fly to the desert in a military transport plane, signing confidentiality agreements and a life and death agreement, and encounter a sandstorm mid-flight.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his commitment to recruiting top-tier students for his research team, showing discernment and high standards.
• Xie Yuanxun shows his carefree and adventurous nature, reassuring Song He about the job's significance and rewards, and signing the life and death agreement without hesitation.
• Song He shows his professionalism and responsibility, signing the life and death agreement despite his initial horror, and preparing for the task by studying mathematics papers on the plane.

Significant Themes

• Elitism: Song He's focus on recruiting only the best students reflects his belief in nurturing elite talent for his research team.
• Risk and Reward: The life and death agreement and the dangerous desert mission highlight the potential risks and high rewards of the job.
• Confidentiality and Secrecy: The confidentiality agreements and the desert location emphasize the secretive nature of the task.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xie Yuanxun's interaction shows their camaraderie and mutual respect, with Xie Yuanxun reassuring Song He about the job and Song He expressing his concerns about the life and death agreement.
• The co-pilot's interaction with Song He and Xie Yuanxun shows professionalism and concern for their safety, providing explanations and reassurances about the agreements and the sandstorm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Katerina, a mathematician, struggles to prove the Sassoon Conjecture in her apartment.
• Xie Kefu, a colleague, loses a programming battle to Song He but is given a chance to redeem himself by helping Katerina with the conjecture.
• Song He, unaware of the conjecture, decides to help Xie Kefu after seeing his distress.

Character Developments

• Katerina: Struggles with the Sassoon Conjecture, shows determination and confidence in her mathematical abilities.
• Xie Kefu: Loses a battle, feels depressed, but finds renewed purpose in helping Katerina prove the conjecture.
• Song He: Successfully completes his work on the Space Window-Cleaning Bug, decides to help Xie Kefu without knowing the full context.

Significant Themes

• Mathematical Challenge: The struggle to prove the Sassoon Conjecture represents the difficulty and perseverance required in mathematical research.
• Competition and Rivalry: The battle between Xie Kefu and Song He highlights the competitive nature of academic research.
• Collaboration and Help: Katerina's decision to involve Xie Kefu in the conjecture and Song He's offer to help Xie Kefu show the importance of collaboration in overcoming challenges.

Character Interactions

• Katerina and Xie Kefu: They interact through messages, with Katerina giving Xie Kefu a chance to redeem himself by working on the Sassoon Conjecture together.
• Song He and Xie Kefu: Song He sees Xie Kefu's distress and decides to help him, showing empathy and a desire to repay a favor.
• Song He and Professor Wang: Song He visits Professor Wang to seek recommendations for Mathematics books to study, showing his initiative and eagerness to learn.

Heading towards each other! - Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Liqun, the CEO of Chenghuang Company, presents a new product, the Short Sleep Pill, at a press conference.
• The pill is designed to trigger the brain's Ruoqiang Wave, allowing users to enter deep sleep within half an hour and shortening overall sleep time.
• Clinical trials show an average sleep reduction of 1 hour and 10 minutes per day, potentially extending life by up to three years.

Character Developments

• Wei Liqun demonstrates confidence and pride in his product, presenting it as a life-changing innovation.
• Song He, an employee of Chenghuang Company, shows excitement and anticipation for the product's success.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and technological advancement in the healthcare industry.
• The pursuit of extended life and productivity.
• The impact of new products on market competition and consumer behavior.

Character Interactions

• Wei Liqun interacts with the audience, presenting his product and answering unspoken questions.
• Song He, though not directly interacting with Wei Liqun, shares his enthusiasm and anticipation for the product's success, reflecting a positive work environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He learns about the voting rights required for different decisions in a company, with 67% needed for major changes and 51% for regular decisions.
• He realizes he has 40% of the shares and the support of the Leng and Zhuang families, giving him 56% of the voting rights and significant control.
• Song He decides to name the company 'Chenghuang Pharmaceutical', symbolizing longevity and good fortune.
• He expresses his desire to develop the company in the field of longevity technology.
• Professor Ma reveals that a candidate for the chairman position has been found and is waiting at the Maple Bridge Night Mooring Hotel.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his understanding of company dynamics and control, showing growth in his business acumen.
• Wei Liqun is introduced as a potential candidate for the chairman position, with a formidable reputation and a mysterious past.

Significant Themes

• Control and power dynamics within a company.
• The pursuit of longevity and increased lifespan.
• The importance of a company's name and branding.

Character Interactions

• Song He, Leng Xiangwen, and Zhuang Qiyan discuss the voting rights and control within the company, solidifying their alliance.
• Song He, Professor Ma, Leng Xiangwen, and Zhuang Qiyan discuss the company name and its symbolism.
• Song He learns about Wei Liqun's reputation from his classmates, setting the stage for their future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gregg announces the Seven Giants' shift to ground manufacturing of Artificial Organs, emphasizing higher production and lower prices.
• He unveils the Artificial Heart Printer and the first successfully printed Artificial Heart, showcasing its realistic design and durability.
• Gregg introduces the Organ Detail Scanner, which creates a detailed model of a patient's organ for precise replication.
• He reveals plans for the first Artificial Heart factory, the Durham United Artificial Heart Factory, with an annual output of 80,000 units and a 40% lower price than competitors.
• Gregg also presents Artificial Stomach and Artificial Liver prototypes, marking the company's expansion into other organs.

Character Developments

• Gregg emerges as a confident and ambitious leader, eager to showcase the Seven Giants' technological advancements and market potential.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, while impressed by the scale of Gregg's announcements, remain skeptical about the technical details and the company's ability to deliver on its promises.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and innovation, particularly in the field of Artificial Organs.
• Market competition and the pursuit of profit.
• The tension between ambition and reality, as seen through Gregg's optimistic projections and Song He and Xiang Xiaotong's skepticism.

Character Interactions

• Gregg interacts with the audience and media, presenting his company's achievements and future plans with pride.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong exchange glances and smiles throughout Gregg's speech, indicating their shared skepticism and amusement at the presentation's details.
• There's no direct interaction between Gregg and Song He or Xiang Xiaotong in this chapter, but their presence is felt as they observe and evaluate Gregg's announcements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xie Yuanxun arrive at the Badain Jaran Desert Drone Base.
• They navigate through the base's identical buildings and find their dormitory.
• The two begin modifying a drone design, working through the night.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his analytical and problem-solving skills, proving himself to be a valuable asset to the project.
• Xie Yuanxun shows his competitive nature and determination to keep up with Song He's intellect.

Significant Themes

• The challenges of working in harsh environments (desert, sandstorms).
• The importance of teamwork and collaboration in problem-solving.
• The competitive nature of scientific research and innovation.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xie Yuanxun work together, arguing and learning from each other throughout the design process.
• Song He seeks Xie Yuanxun's help in understanding a scientific paper, highlighting their complementary skills.
• Song He and Xie Yuanxun maintain a friendly rivalry, pushing each other to improve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He's post refuting rumors triggers a stock market panic, causing the Seven Giants' stocks to plummet.
• The Interstellar Scientific Research Platform releases two investment projects for Space City, which are fully funded in record times (10 seconds for the first project and 15 seconds for the second).
• Global investors rush to invest in Space City projects, with the second project raising over 2 trillion in just 15 seconds.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his strategic prowess by perfectly timing his refutation and releasing investment projects to capitalize on the market chaos.
• Xiang Xiaotong shows excitement and support for her husband's plans, sharing his thrill at the successful funding of the Space City projects.

Significant Themes

• Market manipulation and investor psychology: Song He exploits the fear and greed of investors to his advantage.
• Global investment frenzy: The worldwide rush to invest in Space City projects highlights the potential and allure of large-scale, innovative projects.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together, supporting each other's excitement and sharing the thrill of their successful plans.
• Wei Liqun calls with an emergency, hinting at a potential issue that requires Song He's attention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dewitt shares a story about his former senior brother, John Quincy, a mathematical prodigy who went mad due to his obsession with mathematics.
• Quincy's mathematical abilities were exceptional, surpassing Dewitt's and even Lambert's, but he struggled with the practical aspects of publishing his work.
• Quincy's mental state deteriorated over time, leading to violent outbursts and ultimately, a mental breakdown at the age of 24.

Character Developments

• Dewitt: Recognizes his own limitations and accepts that he cannot compete with Quincy's mathematical talent. He becomes Quincy's friend and admirer.
• Song He: Realizes the existence of a mathematical genius he was unaware of and is shocked by Quincy's abilities and eventual downfall.
• John Quincy: Progresses rapidly in mathematics but struggles with the practical aspects of publishing his work. His obsession with mathematics leads to his mental breakdown.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Madness: The story explores the trope of the tortured genius, with Quincy's mathematical prowess being both his greatest strength and ultimately, his downfall.
• The Price of Ambition: Dewitt's initial competitive drive against Quincy and his eventual acceptance of his own limitations highlight the potential costs of relentless ambition.
• The Struggle to Communicate Ideas: Quincy's inability to effectively communicate his mathematical insights to others, and the world's inability to understand his work, emphasizes the challenges of conveying complex ideas.

Character Interactions

• Dewitt and Quincy: Initially rivals, they become close friends as Dewitt accepts Quincy's superior talent. Dewitt admires Quincy's abilities but also recognizes the dangers of his obsession.
• Dewitt and Song He: Dewitt shares this story with Song He, who is shocked and fascinated by Quincy's tale, leading to a discussion on the nature of mathematical genius.