Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Interstellar Scientific Research Platform releases announcements exposing fraudulent papers in major journals.
• Hundreds of papers are found to be fraudulent, causing shock and outrage in the academic community.
• News outlets report on the incident, and discussions erupt among students.

Character Developments

• Cha Xinran, Yu Banmeng, and Lu Geng are initially shocked by the news but quickly adapt and discuss the implications.
• Lu Geng gains six million fans on the Interstellar Scientific Research Platform due to his association with Dean Song.
• The characters realize the potential wealth of Dean Song and the impact he could have on global rankings.

Significant Themes

• Academic fraud and its consequences.
• The influence of the Interstellar Scientific Research Platform and Dean Song on the academic community and the public.
• The potential wealth and power of Dean Song.

Character Interactions

• Cha Xinran and Yu Banmeng tease Lu Geng about his sudden fame.
• The three discuss the implications of the fraudulent papers and Dean Song's wealth.
• They motivate each other to focus on their studies and scientific research.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Caiyi's Biopharmaceutical textbook faces resistance due to Song He's influence, with universities canceling orders to send graduates to work at Chenghuang.
• Song He's textbooks gain significant traction, with nearly half of universities ordering them, and new universities adding brain science courses due to his work.
• An Ivy League professor, Augusger, is photographed using Song He's Brain Science textbook, causing a stir online.

Character Developments

• Yu Caiyi: Struggles with the sudden resistance to his textbook, feeling frustrated and helpless.
• Song He: Satisfied with the success of his textbooks but surprised by the attention he receives from an Ivy League professor.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence in academia (Song He vs. Yu Caiyi, Chenghuang's monopoly).
• Global recognition and impact of one's work (Augusger using Song He's textbook).

Character Interactions

• Yu Caiyi and Rutherford: Struggle together to deal with the sudden resistance to Yu Caiyi's textbook.
• Song He and the universities: Song He's textbooks gain significant traction, with universities ordering them and adding new courses based on his work.
• Augusger and Song He: Indirect interaction through Augusger using Song He's textbook, causing a stir online.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xie Yuanxun discuss the expansion of Space City and its economic impact on the region, now dubbed "Aerospace City" due to its thriving space industry.
• Song He agrees to open a new Hibernation Bank in Aerospace City as a perk for his company's employees.
• Song He and Xie Yuanxun discuss wedding plans, with Xie Yuanxun sharing an unconventional idea from his sister-in-law.
• On May 1st, Song He receives a message from Xiang Xiaotong, who has "kidnapped" his wife, leading him to a grand manor in the suburbs.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows satisfaction in the economic growth of Aerospace City and his company's role in it. He also displays a playful side when teasing Xie Yuanxun about his sister-in-law's wedding idea.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows a mischievous side by "kidnapping" Song He's wife and inviting him to the manor, hinting at a romantic plan.

Significant Themes

• Economic growth and its impact on society (Aerospace City's transformation)
• Romantic relationships and marriage (Song He and Xiang Xiaotong's playful interaction, Xie Yuanxun's sister-in-law's wedding idea)

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xie Yuanxun: Engage in a friendly and business-focused conversation, with Song He showing appreciation for Xie Yuanxun's ideas and Xie Yuanxun expressing eagerness to attend Song He's wedding.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Interact playfully through messages, with Xiang Xiaotong teasingly "kidnapping" Song He's wife and inviting him to the manor, hinting at a romantic plan for the night.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He claims to have fully proved the Song He Manifold, causing a global sensation in the mathematics world.
• Mathematicians worldwide gather in Lan City to review and verify Song He's proof.
• Dewitt, a Fields Medal winner, expresses his confidence in Song He's potential but emphasizes the need for thorough review.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates confidence in his proof but acknowledges potential oversights.
• Dewitt shows support for Song He as his former student but maintains objectivity in evaluating the proof.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and exclusivity of high-level mathematical proofs.
• The potential impact of the Song He Manifold on mathematics and related fields.
• The role of geniuses in pushing the boundaries of human understanding.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the situation, with Xiang Xiaotong expressing nervousness and Song He showing confidence.
• Dewitt is interviewed by reporters, discussing the Song He Manifold's significance, the complexity of its proof, and the likelihood of Song He winning the Fields Medal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, a freshman, breaks Chu Long's record in a mathematics lecture, causing a stir in the school.
• Chu Long, initially indifferent, starts to feel threatened by Song He's achievement.
• Song He joins a group chat led by Chu Long to prepare for a game battle against a powerful NPC, the King of Ten Thousand Poisons.
• Meanwhile, Wu Xiao's group, which includes Song He, plans to avenge their previous defeat and eliminate the All-Night God of War, with the King of Ten Thousand Poisons as a secondary target.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes confident in challenging Chu Long's status after his sudden enlightenment in mathematics. He joins the game battle preparations and plans to level up quickly to face the All-Night God of War.
• Chu Long: Initially dismissive of Song He's achievement, he starts to feel threatened and becomes more apprehensive about his status as the Mathematics Supreme God.

Significant Themes

• Challenge and Response: Song He's achievement challenges Chu Long's status, leading to a response from Chu Long, who starts to feel threatened.
• Confidence and Ambition: Song He's confidence grows after his sudden enlightenment, leading him to challenge Chu Long and plan to eliminate the All-Night God of War.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Yuan Guang: Roommates who discuss Song He's achievement and his boasts about challenging Chu Long.
• Song He and Chu Long: Indirect interaction through the system prompts, showing Chu Long's reaction to Song He's achievement.
• Song He and Wu Xiao's group: They plan to level up and eliminate the All-Night God of War, with Song He sneering at their plans.
• Chu Long's group and Wu Xiao's group: Both groups plan to eliminate the King of Ten Thousand Poisons, with Chu Long's group focusing on strategy and Wu Xiao's group focusing on revenge and leveling up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sea Monster decides to stay at the Sea Monster Pavilion instead of returning home, surprising Song He.
• The Sea Monster has been studying mathematics non-stop, showing exceptional aptitude and speed.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong visit the Sea Monster Pavilion to investigate its behavior and energy consumption.
• The Sea Monster's brain shows unusual energy consumption patterns, far exceeding known limits.

Character Developments

• The Sea Monster: Shows a sudden interest in mathematics, displaying remarkable intelligence and learning speed. Its appearance changes, with mathematical symbols flowing across its body.
• Song He: Shows curiosity and concern about the Sea Monster's behavior and intelligence. He also teases Xiang Xiaotong about their fake marriage.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Initially embarrassed by Song He's teasing, she becomes more focused on the Sea Monster's unusual behavior and energy consumption.
• Ding Yangze: Shows dedication and excitement in studying the Sea Monster's behavior and intelligence, providing detailed reports to Song He and Xiang Xiaotong.

Significant Themes

• The Sea Monster's intelligence and learning capabilities.
• The unusual energy consumption of the Sea Monster's brain cells.
• The fake marriage between Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, and their growing interaction.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Song He teases Xiang Xiaotong about their fake marriage, making her embarrassed. They work together to investigate the Sea Monster's behavior.
• Song He and Ding Yangze: Song He asks Ding Yangze about the Sea Monster's behavior and energy consumption, showing concern and curiosity.
• Xiang Xiaotong and Ding Yangze: Xiang Xiaotong and Ding Yangze discuss the Sea Monster's unusual energy consumption, both finding it hard to believe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He catches Xiang Xiaotong twisting his ear and decides to get revenge.
• They engage in a playful power struggle, with Song He twisting Xiang Xiaotong's ear and her trying to maintain her dignity as a teacher.
• They bet on who can first create a qualified Anesthetic Bomb ingredient to catch the Sea Monster, with the loser agreeing to ten ruler strikes on the hand.
• The Brain Institute Laboratory is divided, reflecting the start of the Master-Disciple War.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes more assertive and stands up to his teacher, Xiang Xiaotong. He also shows a growing excitement in challenging her authority.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Struggles to maintain her dignity and authority as a teacher, but begins to show vulnerability and desperation in the face of Song He's rebellion.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and rebellion against authority.
• The complex relationship between a teacher and student, especially when the student becomes more skilled and confident.
• The blurring of boundaries between personal and professional relationships.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Their dynamic shifts from a teacher-student relationship to a more equal, competitive one, with Song He challenging Xiang Xiaotong's authority and Xiang Xiaotong trying to maintain her dignity.
• The Brain Institute Laboratory staff: They are caught in the middle of the Master-Disciple War, initially confused but eventually choosing sides, reflecting their loyalty to their respective bosses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A month after Brain Spring's launch, users share their experiences online, sparking widespread discussion.
• Students report improved academic performance, while brain disease patients share positive effects on their conditions.
• Brain Spring's popularity surges, with orders exceeding sixty billion cans, due to unsolicited endorsements.
• The World Development Forum, an international event, discusses Brain Spring, with a Nobel laureate in economics delivering a keynote speech on its potential impact on global economic development.

Character Developments

• No significant character developments are shown in this chapter, as it focuses on user testimonials and events.

Significant Themes

• The Impact of Technology on Society: Brain Spring's effects raise questions about the potential consequences of rapidly advancing technology on society, such as increased inequality in academic performance and economic development.
• Accessibility and Inequality: The high demand and limited supply of Brain Spring highlight issues of accessibility and inequality, with some people able to afford and benefit from the beverage while others cannot.

Character Interactions

• While there are no direct character interactions in this chapter, the online discussions and testimonials create a sense of collective interaction among users, medical professionals, and the wider public.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Tingfeng and Wu Xiao observe Song He working alone in the lab, adding unknown substances to the liquid culture medium.
• Song He claims that a small portion of the No. 1 Bacteria has evolved successfully, despite most of them dying.
• Wu Xiao doubts Song He's claims, believing that bacteria evolution is rare and unlikely in lab conditions.
• Four boys, Du Lai, Wei Huai, Su Xueduan, and Lang Gaoge, mock Song He about his failed bacteria cultivation.
• Song He predicts the demise of each boy's Engineered Bacteria due to specific issues, unless they adjust their culture medium.
• The boys dismiss Song He's predictions as intimidation tactics and decide not to change their culture medium.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows confidence in his bacteria's evolution and demonstrates deep understanding of other students' Engineered Bacteria.
• Wu Xiao: Doubts Song He's claims and underestimates his abilities.
• Du Lai, Wei Huai, Su Xueduan, and Lang Gaoge: Initially mock Song He but become defensive and determined to prove him wrong after his predictions.

Significant Themes

• Confidence vs. Doubt: Song He is confident in his bacteria's evolution, while Wu Xiao and the other students doubt his abilities.
• Proving Oneself: The boys are determined to prove Song He wrong to save face and regain their pride after their previous failure.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Wu Xiao: Song He is indifferent to Wu Xiao's doubts, while Wu Xiao underestimates Song He's abilities.
• Song He and the Four Boys: Song He predicts the demise of their bacteria, provoking the boys to defend their work and prove him wrong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dewitt offers to tutor Song He daily in Mathematics, but Song He declines due to his ongoing brain experiment and the surfacing of Brain Cancer Drug Data in the Wishing Well.
• Song He finds the drug data too complex and lacking, requiring mathematical expertise to interpret.
• He decides to outsource the mathematical problems to the mathematician group chat, offering Brain Spring Beverage in exchange for their help.

Character Developments

• Song He: Realizes the importance of Mathematics for his brain research and isn't afraid to ask for help when needed. He's determined to conquer Brain Cancer next.
• Dewitt: Feels disappointed and depressed after Song He declines his tutoring offer, leading to an increase in his Resentment Value.
• Tang Jiang: Continues working for Song He, helping with data processing, and acts as a bridge between Song He and the mathematician group.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Mathematics in scientific research and problem-solving.
• The power of collaboration and seeking help when needed.
• The consequences of declined opportunities and the impact on one's Resentment Value.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Dewitt: Their interaction highlights Song He's focus on his brain research and Dewitt's disappointment in Song He's refusal of his tutoring offer.
• Song He and Tang Jiang: Their interaction shows Tang Jiang's loyalty and understanding of Song He's work, acting as a middleman between Song He and the mathematician group.
• The mathematician group: They enthusiastically take on the mathematical problems, showcasing their expertise and willingness to help, despite the problems' complexity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dewitt and his teacher discussed publishing Quincy's last box of manuscripts, which contains his most complex and profound mathematical thoughts.
• Dewitt's teacher refused to publish the manuscripts due to their likely high error rate and the risk of discrediting Quincy's earlier work.
• Dewitt regrets not finding a better solution when they were younger.

Character Developments

• Dewitt shows responsibility and concern for his mentor's legacy, willing to take risks to share Quincy's work with the mathematical community.
• Dewitt's teacher demonstrates caution and a desire to protect Quincy's reputation, even after his death.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between preserving a genius's legacy and preventing potential discredit to their work.
• The challenges of understanding and interpreting the work of a mentally ill person.
• The impact of technology (Internet) on information dissemination and plagiarism prevention.

Character Interactions

• Dewitt and his teacher discuss the pros and cons of publishing Quincy's last box of manuscripts, revealing their differing views on risk and responsibility.
• Song He provides comfort and understanding to Dewitt, acknowledging the complexity of decision-making in the past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Lu, the biology teacher, introduces herself and announces a test on advanced biology topics not covered in textbooks.
• The test includes questions on CRISPR/cas9 technology, its off-target effects, and related topics like epigenetics and the Red Queen Effect.
• Ding Yangze and Song He are the only students who attempt to answer the questions, sparking the class's interest and attention.

Character Developments

• Liu Lu: She is introduced as a gentle and knowledgeable teacher, who challenges her students with unconventional topics.
• Song He: He demonstrates his knowledge in biology, answering questions correctly, and gains respect from his classmates.
• Ding Yangze: He also shows his understanding of the topics, becoming a rival to Song He in the class's eyes.

Significant Themes

• Education and Learning: The chapter highlights the importance of going beyond textbooks and exploring advanced topics.
• Competition: The test sparks a silent competition between Ding Yangze and Song He, reflecting the students' desire to excel.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Ding Yangze: They indirectly compete through their answers, gaining respect from their classmates and sparking curiosity about their abilities.
• Liu Lu and the Class: The teacher challenges the class with difficult questions, fostering a sense of awe and interest in the topic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Mo, while on duty with Zhang Zhilei, sleepwalks and cuts his forehead with a knife, narrowly missing his eye.
• They were watching the Sea Monster, which had been staring at them through the glass wall for hours.
• Ning Mo's sleepwalking incident is recorded on Zhang Zhilei's phone, showing his erratic behavior and the Sea Monster's eerie gaze.

Character Developments

• Ning Mo: Shows bravery in his dream, trying to protect Zhang Zhilei from the Sea Monster, but also displays recklessness and lack of self-preservation.
• Zhang Zhilei: Demonstrates quick thinking and courage, saving Ning Mo from serious injury.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Show concern for Ning Mo's well-being and decide to investigate the Sea Monster's behavior.

Significant Themes

• The eerie and unpredictable nature of the Sea Monster.
• The dangers of sleepwalking and the lack of control one has over their actions during such episodes.
• The theme of protection and bravery in the face of danger, as shown by Ning Mo's actions in his dream.

Character Interactions

• Ning Mo and Zhang Zhilei: Their relationship is tested, with Ning Mo putting himself in danger and Zhang Zhilei saving him. They comfort each other afterwards.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They work together to investigate the Sea Monster's behavior, showing their partnership and shared concern for the Zoo's staff.
• Zhao Yiyi and Ding Yangze: They express disgust at Ning Mo and Zhang Zhilei's affectionate behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He is offered to set 30% medium-difficulty and 10% difficult questions for the National College Entrance Examination, but the final decision will be made by a draw.
• He learns about the isolation period and restrictions for question setters.
• Song He focuses on studying mathematics and receives another upgrade.
• He travels to meet Lao Zhao in a secluded mountain location, encountering dense insect populations along the way.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates dedication to his studies, meditating daily to absorb knowledge.
• He becomes more aware of the value of interacting with high-level academics for Knowledge Rebate.
• Song He shows determination and courage in traveling to meet Lao Zhao despite his fear of insects.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and dedication to study.
• The isolation and restrictions placed on National College Entrance Examination question setters.
• The challenges and potential dangers of living in secluded areas.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with Wang Taichu, learning about the process of setting examination questions and the isolation period.
• He converses with the driver on his way to meet Lao Zhao, learning about the insect population and the measures taken to protect against them.
• Song He's fear of insects is highlighted during his journey, contrasting with his determination to meet Lao Zhao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He focuses on learning Chemistry and preparing for his speech.
• He decides to focus his speech on cutting-edge Biology, including his own creation, Song He Su.
• An expert lecture is announced, with strict rules against recording or photography.
• Song He meets Xiang Xiaotong, the creator of Brain-Mimicking Programming, before the lecture.

Character Developments

• Song He becomes more determined and confident in his speech preparation.
• Xiang Xiaotong is introduced as a serious, meticulous, and accomplished scientist.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and expectations surrounding Song He's speech.
• The mystery and importance of the upcoming expert lecture.
• The intersection of Mathematics and Biology, as seen through Brain-Mimicking Programming and Song He's interests.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with Fan Tao, his senior sister in Chemistry, who helps him obtain the curriculum.
• Song He communicates with Professor Ma about the expert lecture and his meeting with the experts.
• Song He meets Xiang Xiaotong, who tests his knowledge on Brain Science and grandmother cells.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong collaborate to solve the Devil Work Ball problem and the Dewitt Cipher.
• They give the solution to Yuan Tiangang and Yang Yu, who are praised for their work and encouraged to write a paper for a top journal.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together to solve the Dewitt Cipher, and they share a romantic moment.

Character Developments

• Song He: Proves his mathematical prowess by solving complex problems, shows care and understanding towards Xiang Xiaotong's feelings.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Overcomes her psychological hurdles and accepts her relationship with Song He, shows dedication to her work.
• Yuan Tiangang and Yang Yu: Gain recognition from the principals, motivated to work harder and prove themselves.

Significant Themes

• The power of collaboration and teamwork in solving complex problems.
• Overcoming personal challenges and hurdles.
• Recognition and encouragement in fostering growth and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Work together, support each other, and share a romantic moment.
• Song He and Yuan Tiangang/Yang Yu: Encourage and mentor the students, recognize their potential.
• Yuan Tiangang and Yang Yu: Collaborate on mathematical problems, support and motivate each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, a teacher who had been absent, returns to class and announces he's developed a new stomach cancer drug.
• He apologizes for his absence and promises to make it up to the students.
• He lectures on how to determine the efficacy of a cancer drug and the importance of cancer animal models.
• He discusses various methods to induce tumors in animals for research, including radioactive substances, chemical carcinogens, and biological carcinogens.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows responsibility by apologizing for his absence and sharing his research findings. He demonstrates expertise in his field and engages students with interactive teaching methods.
• Xi Yanfan: Feels ignored and disrespected by students who prefer Song He's teaching style. She feels sad and runs to the back of the classroom.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practical, hands-on learning in science and technology fields.
• The ethical considerations and challenges in cancer research and drug testing.
• The value of responsibility and accountability in professional roles.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xi Yanfan: Song He's return and announcement of his research findings overshadow Xi Yanfan's recent efforts, causing her to feel disrespected and saddened.
• Song He and Students: Song He engages students with interactive teaching methods, apologizing for his absence and promising compensation, which earns him their respect and admiration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He spends ten days leading his team in intense research, changing material labels for confidentiality and calculation assistance.
• The team works tirelessly, with minimal rest, and experiences various health issues due to the high workload.
• On the 11th day, Song He gives his team a Mathematics paper with no questions, leaving them confused.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his exceptional work ethic, needing little sleep and maintaining his energy levels throughout the intense period.
• Lou Jinghui, a mathematician, is revealed to have exceptional analytical skills, being the only one to complete the Mathematics paper with no questions.

Significant Themes

• Work Ethic: The team's dedication and Song He's exceptional work ethic are emphasized.
• Intellectual Pursuit: The focus on mathematical analysis and problem-solving highlights the team's intellectual pursuit of scientific discovery.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with his team, pushing them to work hard while also showing concern for their well-being (providing earplugs, eye masks).
• The team members interact with each other, supporting one another through the challenging work conditions and sharing their struggles (complaining about gastrointestinal issues, discussing the Mathematics paper).
• Song He acknowledges Lou Jinghui's exceptional skills, pairing him for further work on the data analysis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A conference is held at Frontier Technology University's Brain Institute to watch Brain Spring Beverage's real-time sales.
• The sales start at 0 and rapidly increase, reaching 300 million cans in 14 minutes and 58 seconds, surpassing the target for profit-sharing bonuses.

Character Developments

• Song He (Boss): Shows leadership by creating an exciting atmosphere and revealing the bonus scheme's result.
• Xie Kefu: Initially nervous and doubting the sales potential, he's later amazed by the rapid sales growth.
• Lou Jinghui: Confident in his profit-sharing bonus choice, he's excited as the sales surpass the target.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Collective Achievement: The team's hard work in developing the Brain Strengthening ingredients is celebrated.
• Risk and Reward: The two bonus schemes (profit-sharing and one-time bonus) represent different levels of risk and potential reward.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They sit together, relaxed, and enjoy the moment.
• Xie Kefu and Lou Jinghui: They discuss their bonus choices, with Lou Jinghui expressing confidence and Xie Kefu feeling nervous.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Taichu, a fat old man and professor, receives a call from Dean Cai informing him that Jinling Institute of Technology has improved the Space Window-Cleaning Bug's performance by 50%.
• Wang Taichu is shocked and immediately asks for the paper, deciding to give a lecture that night to address the issue.
• Xie Kefu receives a notice about the development and feels despair about his own progress.

Character Developments

• Wang Taichu: Initially lazy and confident, he becomes urgent and serious upon hearing about Jinling Institute of Technology's achievement.
• Xie Kefu: Discouraged and disheartened after learning about the 50% improvement, he feels he has no chance to compete.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry in scientific research.
• The relentless pursuit of improvement and excellence.
• The impact of unexpected breakthroughs on the scientific community.

Character Interactions

• Wang Taichu and Dean Cai: Their conversation reveals Wang Taichu's initial complacency and subsequent urgency.
• Xie Kefu and Song He: Xie Kefu tries to console Song He, but Song He remains focused and confident in his work.