Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He receives images of North African banknote designs featuring Chenghuang Oasis Company's farmland and Chenghuang Artificial Blood.
• The banknotes symbolize historical events and economic development, with Chenghuang's products prominently displayed.
• Song He's wife, Xiang Xiaotong, reveals that Neuron Company's products are also featured on the front of another banknote.
• Tang Rongrong calls to inform Song He that many Genius Institute students are ready for University-level education.

Character Developments

• Song He is initially stunned by the banknote designs but later feels honored and proud.
• Xiang Xiaotong is competitive and proud of Neuron Company's recognition.
• Tang Rongrong demonstrates responsibility and concern for the Genius Institute students' education.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and Pride: Both Song He and Xiang Xiaotong feel proud and recognized when their companies' products are featured on foreign banknotes.
• Education and Growth: The Genius Institute students' rapid academic progress raises questions about their educational needs and future.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong share their excitement about their companies' recognition.
• Song He and Tang Rongrong discuss the educational needs of the Genius Institute students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• General Wang reveals that Genius Institute children haven't yet received the Second Generation Brain Spring, only the First Generation, due to safety concerns about the Second Generation's potential to cause mental issues.
• Song He and General Wang discuss the summer vacation classes: the Military Research Class will be taught by Song He and Xiang Xiaotong at the Brain Institute, while the Genius Institute children will be taught elementary school courses at the Medicine Institute.
• Durian, a Red-haired Gorilla, is selected as a Lunar Landing Astronaut and departs, with a heartwarming send-off from the Alien Zoo.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong pick up 30 students for the Military Research Class, who are young, intelligent, and well-prepared.

Character Developments

• General Wang shows caution and responsibility in handling the Brain Spring, prioritizing the children's health over immediate intelligence gains.
• Durian demonstrates growth and adaptability, going from a cub in the rainforest to a Lunar Landing Astronaut candidate.
• The Military Research Class students show discipline, intelligence, and eagerness to learn.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility vs. Ambition: General Wang's cautious approach to the Brain Spring highlights the theme of responsible ambition, prioritizing long-term health over immediate gains.
• Growth and Adaptation: Durian's journey illustrates the theme of growth and adaptation, showing how individuals can evolve and achieve great things given the right opportunities.
• Intelligence and Education: The Military Research Class students' intelligence and eagerness to learn emphasize the theme of intelligence and education, suggesting that these qualities are essential for success.

Character Interactions

• Song He and General Wang collaborate to plan the summer vacation classes, demonstrating a professional and respectful working relationship.
• Durian's send-off by the Alien Zoo showcases a strong, supportive community, highlighting the theme of camaraderie and shared success.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together to pick up and brief the Military Research Class students, displaying a harmonious and efficient partnership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zou Yunshui asks Song He to be the godfather of her newborn daughter, Lu Lu, and to give the child a nickname.
• Song He, after some thought, names the child Lu Lu, symbolizing longevity, wealth, and smoothness.
• Xie Yuanxun expresses his fear of having more children due to the traumatic birth experience.
• Song He considers investing in artificial womb technology but is cautious about its societal impact.
• Song He spends the summer managing Yuanxun Rocket Company, successfully launching several missions.
• Upon returning to Yemo City, Song He inspects construction sites for his companies and attends a principal's conference as the new Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
• At the conference, Song He notices the change in seating arrangement, with the School of Pharmacy now at the forefront, and the Brain Science Institute demoted to second place.
• Xiang Xiaotong, upon entering the conference, is shocked to find the nameplates switched and accuses Song He, but he denies involvement.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes a godfather, considers investing in controversial technology, and takes on the role of Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
• Zou Yunshui: Recovers from childbirth, asks Song He to be Lu Lu's godfather.
• Xie Yuanxun: Expresses fear of having more children due to the traumatic birth experience.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Reacts strongly to the seating arrangement change at the principal's conference.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology on society (artificial womb technology).
• The importance of nicknames and their meanings in Chinese culture.
• The power dynamics and competition among academic institutions.

Character Interactions

• Zou Yunshui and Song He: Discuss Lu Lu's nickname and godfather role.
• Xie Yuanxun and Song He: Discuss the fear of having more children and the potential impact of artificial womb technology.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Interact at the principal's conference, with Xiang Xiaotong accusing Song He of switching nameplates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Joyce, a desperate man, attempts to rob a gold shop in Dream City to clear his debts and secure his family's future.
• He successfully robs the shop, killing three clerks, and deposits the stolen gold bars worth 1.86 million at an Interstellar Bank.
• He is promptly arrested by police officers in the bank and taken to the police station.

Character Developments

• Joyce: Initially hesitant and cowardly, Joyce gains determination and courage to commit the robbery. However, he is also aware of the consequences and the futility of his actions in Dream City.
• The Police Officers: The fat officer and the skinny officer display professionalism and understanding of the Dream City Criminal Law. They show curiosity and empathy towards Joyce's situation.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and Desperate Measures: Joyce's actions highlight the theme of desperation, as he resorts to robbery to secure his family's future.
• The Inevitability of Consequences: Despite knowing the futility of his actions, Joyce goes ahead with the robbery, emphasizing the theme of inevitable consequences.
• The Blurred Line Between Reality and Dreams: The setting of Dream City blurs the line between reality and dreams, raising questions about the nature of crime and punishment in a virtual world.

Character Interactions

• Joyce interacts with the gold shop clerks, killing three of them during the robbery. He also interacts with the bank teller and the police officers, displaying a mix of desperation, determination, and resignation throughout these encounters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The proctors, Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, are grading the Technical Soldiers' entrance exam papers.
• They discover that the average IQ of the students is around 140, but their Mathematics foundation is poor.
• Song He plans to call General Wang to request more capable students.
• They find one student, Zhang Juyi, with an IQ of 155 and a Mathematics score of 70, making him the only "seedling" in the class.

Character Developments

• Zhang Juyi: A thin, introverted young man with an exceptional IQ of 155. He has a strong work ethic, studying for 11 hours a day for 192 days to prepare for the exam. He's a quick learner, currently studying a Mathematics Doctorate course at four times the normal speed.
• Song He: A proctor who is dedicated to his teaching role. He's concerned about the quality of students and wants to ensure they have the best chance of success. He's willing to go the extra mile, even planning to visit two high-potential students, Yuan Tiangang and Yang Yuhuan, before the first class.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Another proctor who shares Song He's concerns about the students' abilities. She's knowledgeable and agrees with Song He's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and Hard Work: The chapter emphasizes the importance of both natural intelligence (IQ) and hard work. Zhang Juyi's exceptional IQ and dedication to studying are highlighted as key factors in his success.
• Quality of Education: The proctors are concerned about the quality of the students sent to them and the potential impact on their teaching. They want to ensure they have the right tools (students) to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: The proctors work together, discussing the students' abilities and agreeing on the best course of action. They have a good working relationship, with open communication and mutual respect.
• Song He and Zhang Juyi: Song He takes a personal interest in Zhang Juyi, asking him about his background and giving him specific advice on what to focus on for the Lunar Landing project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Robot Olympic Games are underway, with Teacher Bai winning 72 gold medals.
• The world eagerly awaits Song He's press conference to unveil Teacher Bai.
• The press conference is set for the night of the Olympic Games' closing ceremony.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong complete their respective projects (Moon Battleship and Oasis Project) before the press conference.
• The press conference begins with a massive audience and global livestream viewers.

Character Developments

• Song He: Calm and patient, he waits for the Resentment Value to reach 15 billion before starting the press conference.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Eager to complete her project and go on vacation.
• Teacher Bai: Continues to win gold medals, causing global anticipation.

Significant Themes

• Patience and anticipation: The world eagerly awaits Teacher Bai's unveiling, reflecting the theme of patience and anticipation.
• Global impact: The press conference garners global attention, highlighting the worldwide influence of Song He's innovations.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They support each other, working on their respective projects and preparing for the press conference together.
• Song He and Wei Liqun: Wei Liqun assists Song He with the press conference arrangements, showing his loyalty and dedication.
• The Couple and the audience: The Couple interacts with the audience by waving and bowing, acknowledging their support and anticipation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Durian, a red-haired gorilla, is injured after being slapped by its father, Li Kui.
• Durian undergoes surgery for a scalp laceration and a minor concussion.
• Zhao Yiyi, Durian's caretaker, reveals she had been teaching Durian to speak using a voice recorder, which Li Kui found noisy and threw into a fountain, leading to the altercation.

Character Developments

• Zhao Yiyi: Shows empathy and dedication towards Durian, trying to teach it to speak and write.
• Durian: Despite the trauma, it shows resilience and understanding, surprising everyone by saying "hello" at the end of the chapter.
• Li Kui: Demonstrates aggressive behavior towards Durian, suggesting potential communication issues between them.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding between species.
• The limitations of animal intelligence and capabilities, particularly in speech.
• The complex nature of human-animal interaction and care.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Yiyi and Durian: Zhao Yiyi shows maternal care towards Durian, comforting it and feeding it durian fruit. Durian, in turn, shows trust and affection towards Zhao Yiyi.
• Song He, Xiang Xiaotong, and Zhao Yiyi: They discuss the possibility of Durian learning to speak, with Song He and Xiang Xiaotong explaining the scientific reasons why it's unlikely. Zhao Yiyi remains hopeful but eventually accepts their arguments.
• Li Kui and Durian: Their interaction highlights the potential communication breakdown between them, leading to Li Kui's aggressive behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He decides to create a program to analyze explosives data despite the high difficulty.
• He successfully understands the You Deyi School and feels there's more to explore.
• Song He meets You Deyi in the cafeteria and expresses his belief that the You Deyi School is incomplete.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows determination and intellectual prowess by deciding to create the program and understanding the You Deyi School. He also demonstrates boldness in questioning You Deyi about the theory's completeness.
• You Deyi: Initially underestimates Song He's understanding of his theory but is later shocked by the young man's insight.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Mentorship: Song He's genius is evident, and his interaction with You Deyi highlights the theme of a young prodigy challenging and potentially surpassing his mentor.
• The Pursuit of Knowledge: Both characters exhibit a strong desire to understand and expand upon existing knowledge, driving the plot forward.

Character Interactions

• Song He and You Deyi: Their interaction is pivotal, with Song He's bold question challenging You Deyi's assumptions about his theory's completeness and potentially opening new avenues for exploration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chao Gai, Dong Chong, and Baldy engage in online battles, with Baldy showing interest in learning from their opponent, "Low-Profile Baldy".
• Song He, unable to fight due to the system update, seeks battle replay data from Xiang Xiaotong to improve his skills.
• Xiang Xiaotong involves Song He in manually updating the system, revealing top-secret performance data of new weapons to him.
• Song He receives a USB drive from Xiang Xiaotong containing high-quality battle replays of experts fighting Sun Bin No. 5.

Character Developments

• Baldy demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn from others, challenging his initial portrayal as an arrogant master.
• Song He shows dedication and diligence in helping Xiang Xiaotong update the system, earning him access to valuable battle replay data.
• Xiang Xiaotong displays trust in Song He, sharing sensitive information and helping him improve his skills.

Significant Themes

• Learning and growth: Characters learn from each other and from their opponents to improve their skills.
• Humility: Baldy's willingness to learn from a lesser opponent highlights the importance of humility in learning and growth.
• Trust and responsibility: Xiang Xiaotong's trust in Song He and his responsible behavior in handling sensitive information.

Character Interactions

• Baldy, Chao Gai, and Dong Chong: Baldy's interest in learning from their opponent leads to a plan for Chao Gai and Dong Chong to continue fighting him and study his tactics.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Song He seeks help from Xiang Xiaotong, who involves him in updating the system and shares valuable battle replay data with him, demonstrating her trust in him.
• Song He and Low-Profile Baldy: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, their upcoming battles are implied, with both sides eager to learn from each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the advantages of Space Pharmaceuticals, which could revolutionize drug production and efficacy.
• They reveal plans to invest in a massive Space City project, with a budget of 1.86 trillion yuan, covering 1.3 trillion over eight years.
• The Space City project is announced to the public, with a 100 billion yuan quota for ordinary people to invest in.
• Xie Yuanxun, the project's chief designer, is introduced to discuss the Space City's planning.

Character Developments

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong demonstrate their boldness and vision in investing in the high-risk, high-reward Space City project.
• Xiang Xiaotong shows embarrassment and shyness when discussing their relationship, indicating personal growth and openness.
• Xie Yuanxun is introduced as a Mathematician, Rocket expert, and the driving force behind the Space City project.

Significant Themes

• Risk and Reward: The characters are willing to gamble their wealth and reputations on the Space City project, highlighting the theme of risk-taking for potential high rewards.
• Trust and Reliability: The partnership between Song He and Xiang Xiaotong emphasizes the importance of trust and reliability in their business and personal relationship.
• Innovation and Progress: The Space City project represents a leap forward in space habitation and pharmaceutical research, underscoring the theme of innovation and progress.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong interact as equals, demonstrating mutual respect and understanding in their business partnership and romantic relationship.
• They both express excitement and support for Xie Yuanxun's Space City project, indicating a collaborative and cooperative dynamic.
• The media and public react enthusiastically to their relationship and the Space City announcement, reflecting the characters' influence and popularity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The New Year's Day event for the launch of Dream City, a new feature of the Dream Control Helmet, is held with tens of thousands of attendees and millions watching worldwide.
• Song He, the boss behind the scenes, surprises everyone by hosting the event himself.
• The first product introduced is Dream City, which can accommodate 450,000 users simultaneously, exceeding initial expectations.
• A short film showcasing Dream City Real Estate is presented, demonstrating the process of buying land and building a house in the virtual city.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows his charisma and confidence, handling the enthusiastic audience with patience and humor.
• Wei Liqun: The protagonist of the short film, he explores and interacts with the Dream City environment, making decisions about purchasing land and building a house.
• Lin Hong: A real estate salesperson in Dream City, she guides Wei Liqun through the process of buying land and building a house, providing information about pricing, services, and regulations.

Significant Themes

• Virtual Reality vs. Reality: The video highlights the differences and similarities between the virtual Dream City and the real world, such as pricing, ownership, and user experiences.
• Opportunity and Potential: Dream City presents new opportunities for users to own property, build businesses, and interact in a virtual environment, reflecting the potential of virtual reality technology.
• User Experience and Interaction: The video emphasizes the immersive and interactive nature of Dream City, allowing users to explore, make decisions, and engage with the environment.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with the audience, handling their enthusiasm with patience and humor.
• Wei Liqun interacts with Lin Hong, asking questions and making decisions about purchasing land and building a house in Dream City.
• Although not physically present, the audience watching the video interacts with the short film through their reactions and applause, expressing their shock and excitement about Dream City's potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong assign tasks to their respective teams for the Gasoline Bacteria project.
• Song He reveals his plan to construct a Bacteria Electrical Network and a Gasoline Bacteria Nest Field.
• He tasks Ji Tianhe's group with finding and studying electrical microorganisms, Lou Jinghui's group with constructing the Bacteria Electrical Network, and Xiang Xiaotong's parasite team with creating a parasite that can input passwords into the Gasoline Bacteria.

Character Developments

• Pope and Field show enthusiasm and eagerness to work on the project, signing the confidentiality agreement immediately.
• Lou Jinghui expresses concern about the complexity of his group's task but is reassured by Song He's promise to help.
• Xiang Xiaotong's team members discuss their concerns about Xiang Xiaotong's role in the project and their eagerness to work with Song He.

Significant Themes

• The theme of bold scientific research and innovation is reinforced as Song He outlines his ambitious plans for the Gasoline Bacteria project.
• The importance of confidentiality and security in scientific research is highlighted with the introduction of the Gene Lock Second Generation.
• The dynamics of teamwork and leadership are explored as the teams are assigned tasks and express their thoughts and concerns.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together to assign tasks and discuss the project's details, showcasing their partnership and mutual respect.
• Pope and Field interact with Song He, expressing their excitement and eagerness to work on the project.
• Xiang Xiaotong's team members discuss their thoughts and concerns about the project among themselves, revealing their loyalty to Xiang Xiaotong and their eagerness to work with Song He.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He wakes up after a day-long Cultivation Deviation, feeling refreshed but weak.
• He learns about the upcoming Lantern Festival Mathematics Summit hosted by Dewitt, featuring lantern riddles and the election of two new International Mathematical Union (IMU) committee members.
• The summit will also announce the solution to one of the Millennium Prize Problems, the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer Conjecture.

Character Developments

• Song He: Realizes he has overexerted himself and needs to rest. He's determined to compete for a committee seat at the summit.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows concern for Song He's health. She's aware of the political aspects of the Mathematics Circle and advises Song He on the summit's implications.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of mathematical knowledge and its impact on the real world.
• The political and social aspects of the Mathematics Circle, including the influence of academic factions and the importance of committee seats.
• The value of youth and experience in the Mathematics Circle.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They interact as a couple, with Xiang Xiaotong showing care for Song He's health while they discuss the Mathematics Summit. They support each other's ambitions and plan to compete together for a committee seat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He solves a complex Mathematics problem in 10 minutes that had stumped two renowned Mathematicians (Chu Long and Katerina) for over half a month.
• The problem was part of the Artificial Organs project, with four groups working on it.
• The solution is sent to the Laboratory for verification, causing a stir among the Child Prodigies.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his exceptional mathematical skills, solving a difficult problem quickly.
• Katerina and Chu Long are shown to be competent but fallible, struggling with the problem for an extended period.
• Xie Kefu, a student, expresses confidence in Song He's abilities, having witnessed him solve problems quickly in the past.

Significant Themes

• Genius vs. Hard Work: The chapter explores the idea of natural talent (Song He) versus sustained effort (Chu Long and Katerina).
• Verification of Knowledge: The emphasis on verifying the answer highlights the importance of checking one's work and not relying solely on intuition.

Character Interactions

• Katerina and Chu Long are surprised and disbelieving of Song He's quick solution, leading them to suspect a mistake.
• Xie Kefu expresses confidence in Song He's abilities, contrasting with Katerina and Chu Long's initial reaction.
• Song He and his wife, Xiang Xiaotong, interact playfully, sharing the problem and comparing their answers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He unlocks a new blueprint for a Bacterial-Grade Drug Delivery Robot, which requires him to design and manufacture a harmless engineered bacteria with artificial components to carry water-soluble drugs to the Optic Nerve and Visual Cortex.
• The blueprint's normal unlock cost is 5,000,000 Resentment Value, and failure to complete research and development will result in a two-and-a-half-year system lock and deduction of all generated Resentment Value during that period.
• Song He realizes he lacks the necessary instruments, equipment, and knowledge to create the Bacterial-Grade Robot.
• He discovers Artificial Brain Worms in the Laboratory's freezer and initially thinks they could be used as a basis for his robot, but later learns this is not feasible.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes determined to create the Bacterial-Grade Robot despite the challenges and lack of knowledge in the field. He demonstrates resilience and adaptability in the face of obstacles.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming challenges and adapting to new situations.
• The importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.
• The struggle between human ambition and the limitations of current knowledge and technology.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with Xiang Xiaotong, his teacher and the Dean of the Brain Science Institute. She provides him with valuable information and resources to help him create the Bacterial-Grade Robot, demonstrating her support and mentorship.
• Song He observes a group of students cheering at the Basketball Court, showing a brief glimpse into the social life of the university, contrasting with his focused and isolated pursuit of knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pope and Field decide to join Song He's project after a phone call with him.
• They board a plane with many other scientists, all headed to join Song He.
• The plane takes off, and passengers celebrate, but news breaks that other planes are turning back due to sudden severe weather.
• Their plane is also ordered to turn back due to the same reason.

Character Developments

• Pope: Becomes more decisive and takes risks after the phone call with Song He. He's anxious and tense throughout the flight.
• Field: Initially cautious, he becomes more optimistic after boarding the plane. He's also anxious when the plane is ordered to turn back.

Significant Themes

• Risk and Reward: Pope and Field gamble on joining Song He, hoping for eternal life but risking immediate danger.
• Uncertainty and Fear: The sudden change in weather and the plane's order to turn back create a sense of uncertainty and fear among the passengers.
• Scientific Exodus: The plane is filled with scientists leaving their countries to join Song He, highlighting the global scale of the event.

Character Interactions

• Pope and Field: They support each other throughout the chapter, sharing their thoughts and fears. They're both anxious and desperate when the plane is ordered to turn back.
• Scientists on the Plane: Although not individually named, the scientists on the plane interact, sharing news and reacting to the situation together, creating a sense of community and shared fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dewitt tests Galois, Katerina, and Tang Jiang (disguised as Song He) with a question paper during dinner.
• Dewitt is surprised by Tang Jiang's unorthodox and advanced ideas, which are beyond Galois and Katerina's level.
• Katerina, intrigued by Tang Jiang's true identity, sneaks into his room to expose his disguise.
• Katerina, Song He, and Xie Kefu have a late-night chat about the dinner and Tang Jiang's impressive performance.

Character Developments

• Dewitt: Recognizes Tang Jiang's exceptional talent and unorthodox thinking, which could lead to significant breakthroughs.
• Katerina: Demonstrates determination and resourcefulness in pursuing her academic interests, even resorting to sneaking into Tang Jiang's room. She also shows admiration for his skills.
• Tang Jiang (disguised as Song He): Proves his exceptional mathematical abilities, impressing Dewitt with his unorthodox ideas. He maintains his disguise to avoid attention until the end of the summit.

Significant Themes

• Unorthodox Thinking: Tang Jiang's unconventional approach to mathematics is recognized as a potential source of significant breakthroughs.
• Recognition and Appreciation: Dewitt's appreciation of Tang Jiang's skills highlights the importance of recognition in the academic world.
• Curiosity and Determination: Katerina's pursuit of Tang Jiang's true identity showcases her curiosity and determination in her academic pursuits.

Character Interactions

• Dewitt and Tang Jiang: Dewitt is impressed by Tang Jiang's unorthodox ideas and recognizes his exceptional talent.
• Katerina and Tang Jiang: Katerina is intrigued by Tang Jiang's true identity and goes to great lengths to uncover it.
• Katerina, Song He, and Xie Kefu: The three mathematicians engage in a late-night chat, discussing Tang Jiang's impressive performance and their own academic pursuits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mathematics scores are announced, with an average score of 519.
• The scores are displayed in scatter plots for each grade, revealing the top performers.
• Song He's score of 712 places him 48th overall, surprising everyone.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates exceptional mental calculation abilities, calculating the average score instantly.
• Song He's score earns him significant Resentment Value, indicating jealousy and awe from other students.
• Leng Xiangwen is seen searching for his own score, showing his competitive nature.

Significant Themes

• The theme of exceptional talent and its impact on peers (Song He's score causes jealousy and admiration).
• The theme of competition and comparison (students comparing their scores and rankings).

Character Interactions

• Song He's score draws attention and envy from first-year students, fear from second-year students, and awe from third-year students.
• Song He and Leng Xiangwen are both searching for their respective rankings, showing their competitive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, the dean, selects 30 students to form a research team based on their participation and reasoning in class, with Lu Geng as the team leader.
• Song He shares a story about a young man who lied about knowing how to use software but studied intensively to master it, emphasizing the importance of boldness and hard work.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss their moderation plan for celebrating Longevity Technology breakthroughs, with Xiang Xiaotong suggesting a two-day celebration each month.
• In the evening, Song He holds a meeting with the research team at the laboratory, ensuring everyone's commitment and having them sign confidentiality agreements.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows his preference for bold and hardworking students, demonstrating his leadership and mentoring skills. He also shows caution and concern for his health regarding Xiang Xiaotong's celebration plans.
• Lu Geng: Proves himself responsible and capable by understanding and executing Song He's instructions promptly.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows her affection and desire to spend more time with Song He, suggesting a two-day celebration each month.

Significant Themes

• Boldness and Hard Work: Song He's story emphasizes the importance of these qualities in achieving success, even when one might not initially possess the required skills.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Song He displays his leadership by selecting and guiding the research team, and his mentoring by sharing his experiences and insights.
• Relationship and Compromise: Xiang Xiaotong and Song He discuss their relationship and find a compromise regarding their celebration plans.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Lu Geng: They work together to organize the research team, showing a positive student-teacher dynamic.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They discuss and negotiate their celebration plans, demonstrating a playful and affectionate relationship.
• Song He and the Research Team: Song He leads the team, ensuring everyone's commitment and signing confidentiality agreements, fostering a professional and dedicated atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A sandstorm hits, and Black Glasses opens the door, letting in a lot of sand.
• Song He and Xie Yuanxun spend the night studying drone materials.
• Song He memorizes 399 pages of materials, including basic drone knowledge and mathematical calculations for drone flight and battery management.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows exceptional learning speed and aptitude in Mathematics, reaching Grandmaster Level 36 in a single night.
• Xie Yuanxun: Levels up his Mathematics skill to Grandmaster Level 38, shows concern for Song He's progress, and is surprised by Song He's rapid learning.

Significant Themes

• The distinction between life and machinery, and the potential for artificial life.
• The importance of mathematical calculations in drone operation and combat effectiveness.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xie Yuanxun work together to push the door shut during the sandstorm.
• They study together, with Song He showing remarkable progress, and Xie Yuanxun expressing surprise and concern for Song He's pace.
• They share a midnight meal, discussing their progress.