Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He collaborate to solve a complex mathematical problem during an exam.
• After completing the calculation, Xiang Xiaotong faints due to exhaustion.
• Song He takes Xiang Xiaotong to the hospital, and she recovers in a VIP ward.
• Song He feeds Xiang Xiaotong breakfast, trying to make her eat healthier options first.

Character Developments

• Xiang Xiaotong: Despite her weakened state, she maintains her strong will and temper. She's determined to recover and 'punish' Song He for his impertinence.
• Song He: He shows concern and care for Xiang Xiaotong's health, displaying a nurturing side. However, he also takes advantage of her weakened state to tease and 'bully' her, revealing his playful and mischievous nature.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The power dynamic between teacher and student is explored. Despite Xiang Xiaotong's authority as a teacher, Song He takes advantage of her weakened state to assert his dominance, challenging the traditional student-teacher hierarchy.
• Resilience and Recovery: Xiang Xiaotong's determination to recover and 'punish' Song He highlights her resilience and strong will, even in the face of exhaustion and weakness.

Character Interactions

• Teacher-Student Interaction: The interaction between Xiang Xiaotong and Song He is playful yet respectful. Despite Song He's teasing, he shows genuine concern for Xiang Xiaotong's health, and she, in turn, trusts him to take care of her.
• Power Struggle: There's a subtle power struggle between them, with Xiang Xiaotong trying to maintain her authority and Song He playfully challenging it. This dynamic adds a layer of complexity to their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and his team discuss the possibility of Dewitt's personality changing after his brain is rebooted, referencing a story from Yuan Mei's "Zi Bu Yu" about a vengeful ghost.
• They visit the Hibernation Center, which has 18 underground floors filled with hibernating bodies, creating a gloomy and eerie atmosphere.
• Employees express discomfort working in such an environment, with some even afraid of having plants in the corridors due to superstitions about ghostly apparitions.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows concern for Dewitt's potential personality change post-hibernation and is unsettled by the Hibernation Center's atmosphere.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Offers to accompany Song He in Dewitt's dream, displaying courage and loyalty.
• Lou Jinghui: Provides a reassuring perspective on Dewitt's post-hibernation state.
• Junior Executives: Reveal their unease working in the Hibernation Center, despite the high salary, due to the eerie environment and superstitious beliefs.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the Unknown/Supernatural: The characters discuss and experience fear related to the unknown (Dewitt's post-hibernation state) and the supernatural (ghostly apparitions in the Hibernation Center).
• Materialism vs. Spiritual Well-being: The high salary at the Hibernation Center is juxtaposed with the employees' psychological discomfort, highlighting the tension between material gain and spiritual well-being.
• Death and Afterlife: The chapter explores various beliefs and fears surrounding death and the afterlife, drawing from traditional Chinese ghost stories.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Display camaraderie and mutual support, with Xiang Xiaotong offering to accompany Song He in Dewitt's dream.
• Song He and Lou Jinghui: Engage in a conversation about Dewitt's potential personality change, with Lou Jinghui providing reassurance.
• Song He and Junior Executives: Interact briefly, with Song He expressing curiosity about the employees' experiences working in the Hibernation Center.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He spends half an hour studying 20 new Geometry Topology conjectures from Jinling Institute of Technology, finding them similar to his own direction.
• Song He proves 10 of the conjectures and submits them along with 10 new ones, hinting at Kong Gaojie.
• Kong Gaojie understands the hints, submits 15 new conjectures, and they begin remote collaboration.
• They spend the day exchanging conjectures, correcting each other's mistakes, and guiding their research directions.
• Song He realizes he can't see Kong Gaojie's conjectures after the market closes and decides to contact him directly.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates his exceptional mathematical prowess, strong comprehension, and calculation speed.
• Kong Gaojie shows his intelligence, understanding Song He's hints, and engaging in remote collaboration.
• Wang Taichu and Dean Cai appreciate Song He's contributions but also express concern about his dominance in tasks.

Significant Themes

• Remote collaboration and communication using mathematical conjectures as a secret language.
• The intense competition between Jinghai University and Jinling Institute of Technology.
• The struggle between individual brilliance (Song He) and collective effort (the rest of the team).

Character Interactions

• Song He and Kong Gaojie engage in a silent, intellectual dialogue through mathematical conjectures.
• Wang Taichu and Dean Cai interact with Song He, appreciating his abilities but also reflecting on his dominance in tasks.
• Song He seeks help from Wang Taichu and Dean Cai to contact Kong Gaojie directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The police, including Song He, Zhao Yiyi, and Director Shang, arrive at Orange Juice's residence.
• Orange Juice, a Red-haired Gorilla, is found watching TV, panicking upon seeing the police.
• Song He and Zhao Yiyi intimidate Orange Juice, leading to its immediate confession.
• The police discover a self-assembled server and a website filled with illegal content in Orange Juice's study.
• Orange Juice confesses to running the website with two accomplices, Sausage and Yellow Peach, and reveals the use of AI software to generate custom content.

Character Developments

• Orange Juice: Initially panicked and defensive, it becomes cooperative and fearful after being threatened by Song He and Zhao Yiyi, leading to a full confession.
• Song He: Shows aggressive interrogation tactics, using physical intimidation to extract information from Orange Juice.
• Zhao Yiyi: Plays a supporting role in intimidating Orange Juice, showing concern for its well-being while pushing for a confession.
• Director Shang: Maintains a more professional demeanor, stepping in to stop Song He's physical abuse and asking relevant questions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of illegal activities: Orange Juice's confession reveals the extent of its involvement in illegal operations, leading to its arrest.
• The power dynamics between interrogators and suspects: Song He and Zhao Yiyi use their authority and intimidation to extract information from Orange Juice.
• The role of technology in crime: The use of AI software to generate illegal content highlights the potential misuse of technology.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Zhao Yiyi work together to intimidate and interrogate Orange Juice, demonstrating a cooperative dynamic.
• Director Shang intervenes to maintain professionalism and prevent excessive physical abuse by Song He.
• Orange Juice attempts to shift blame onto its accomplices, Sausage and Yellow Peach, during its confession.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Kefu, expecting a romantic encounter with Katerina, finds her engrossed in work, eliminating bifurcations in her mathematical problem.
• Song He, unaware of their situation, sends Katerina emails with solutions, further delaying Xie Kefu's plans.
• The International Mathematics Summit hosts late-night problem-solving sessions in the corridors.

Character Developments

• Xie Kefu: Initially expectant and bashful, he becomes anxious and frustrated as Katerina's work interrupts his romantic plans.
• Katerina: Focused and dedicated to her work, she remains oblivious to Xie Kefu's growing frustration.
• Song He: Unaware of the romantic tension, he enthusiastically helps Katerina solve her mathematical problem via email.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between personal desires (Xie Kefu's romantic plans) and professional dedication (Katerina's work).
• The power of focus and dedication in academic pursuits (Katerina's mathematical breakthroughs).
• The tension between individual goals and collective activities (Xie Kefu's isolation vs. the group problem-solving session).

Character Interactions

• Xie Kefu and Katerina: Their interaction is tense due to Xie Kefu's growing frustration and Katerina's single-minded focus on her work.
• Song He and Katerina: Their interaction is purely academic, with Song He providing solutions to Katerina's mathematical problem via email.
• The mathematicians in the corridor: They interact in small groups, discussing and solving mathematical problems together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive Octopus Sea Monster is revealed, squeezed inside a pressure cylinder.
• The Sea Monster escapes the cylinder and attacks the glass wall below, startling everyone.
• The Sea Monster lies on the glass wall, staring at the humans, causing discomfort.
• The group descends to the Sea Monster Pavilion's lowest level, where they find the Sea Monster waiting by the feeding door, gazing at them menacingly.

Character Developments

• Song He: Overcomes his fear of heights to watch the Sea Monster, feels physiological discomfort and fear when facing the giant Biology.
• General Wang: Remains calm throughout, stabilizes morale, and shows interest in the research plan.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Subconsciously seeks Song He's support when frightened.
• Ding Yangze: Suffers from megalophobia, feels nauseous when facing the Sea Monster.

Significant Themes

• Fear and discomfort in the face of giant Biology.
• The intelligence and awareness of the Sea Monster.
• The need for caution and respect when studying potentially dangerous creatures.

Character Interactions

• General Wang and Song He: The General listens to Song He's explanation of the research plan, shows interest, and provides calm leadership.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Xiang Xiaotong seeks Song He's support when frightened by the Sea Monster.
• The group and the Sea Monster: The Sea Monster's presence causes physiological discomfort and fear among the humans, while it appears to observe and track them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nie Junren, a student in need of money, approaches Leng Xiangwen on behalf of Song He, delivering a note.
• Leng Xiangwen, initially uninterested, changes his attitude upon learning the note is from Song He.
• Nie Junren is given money by Leng Xiangwen for printing papers, with extra money as a reward.
• Song He's actions in the game, as the All-Night God of War and the King of Ten Thousand Poisons, are discussed by other students.

Character Developments

• Leng Xiangwen: Shows a complex mix of pride, grudges, and long-term planning. He keeps his word and invests in Song He, viewing him as a future subordinate.
• Song He: His reputation grows in the game, drawing attention and concern from other players.
• Nie Junren & Gong Shasha: Their perception of Song He changes after learning he successfully asked Leng Xiangwen for money.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The interactions between Leng Xiangwen, Song He, and other students highlight the power dynamics at play.
• Long-term Planning: Leng Xiangwen's actions show his ability to think ahead and strategize.
• Reputation and Perception: Song He's actions in the game affect his reputation among other players.

Character Interactions

• Leng Xiangwen and Nie Junren: Their interaction shows Leng Xiangwen's dominant and indifferent attitude towards Nie Junren, but his seriousness when it comes to Song He.
• Song He and Other Students: The students' discussion of Song He's in-game actions shows his growing influence and concern among other players.
• Nie Junren and Gong Shasha: Their interaction reveals their surprise and confusion about Song He's relationship with Leng Xiangwen and his ability to get money from him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Xiaotong returns to the Gymnasium and finds students exhausted from the opening ceremony's excitement.
• Song He reveals they're waiting for a mystery guest, who is actually on the Moon.
• At 10:50 PM, a video of Durian on the Moon is shown, revealing it's the mystery guest.
• Durian struggles to speak, wishing the University and School of Pharmacy a happy start of the semester.
• Zhao Yiyi announces the end of the ceremony, and students leave, looking at the Moon with newfound awe.

Character Developments

• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows concern for students' well-being and curiosity about the mystery guest.
• Song He: Reveals strategic planning for the ceremony and the mystery guest's identity.
• Durian: Displays improved language skills and is revealed to be intelligent, feigning foolishness for unknown reasons.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and deception: Durian's feigned foolishness suggests a deeper intelligence and possibly a hidden agenda.
• Pride and achievement: The University takes pride in sending a Red-haired Gorilla to the Moon, showcasing their technological prowess.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He: They communicate via messages, with Xiang Xiaotong expressing concern and Song He revealing details about the ceremony and the mystery guest.
• Durian and the Supercomputer: Durian interacts with the Supercomputer, which is implied to be the entity prompting Durian during the video call. Their relationship is left ambiguous.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He presents his theory on predicting explosives to You Deyi.
• You Deyi is impressed and asks Song He to write a program to verify the theory.
• Song He writes the program in the cafeteria while You Deyi stays with him.
• Yu Anbang submits Song He's paper and works on it in the classroom.
• In the Explosives Laboratory, Xiong Maoxun is confident about regaining first place, while Ye Li waits for Song He.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows remarkable understanding of You Deyi's theory and creates a new one, demonstrating his exceptional skills in explosives data analysis.
• You Deyi: Recognizes Song He's talent and supports him, showing his role as a mentor.
• Yu Anbang: Struggles to understand Song He's paper, leading to self-doubt about his own abilities.
• Xiong Maoxun: Becomes overconfident about regaining first place, showing arrogance.
• Ye Li: Shows concern for Song He, indicating her interest in his progress.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Recognition: Song He's exceptional skills are recognized by You Deyi, highlighting the theme of talent being acknowledged.
• Confidence and Arrogance: Xiong Maoxun's overconfidence contrasts with Song He's quiet determination, exploring the theme of confidence versus arrogance.
• Mentorship: You Deyi's support for Song He emphasizes the theme of mentorship and guidance.

Character Interactions

• Song He and You Deyi: The interaction between them shows a mentor-mentee relationship, with You Deyi supporting and guiding Song He.
• Yu Anbang and Song He: Their interaction highlights Yu Anbang's struggle to understand Song He's work, leading to self-doubt.
• Xiong Maoxun and Ye Li: Their interaction shows Xiong Maoxun's arrogance and Ye Li's concern for Song He, contrasting their attitudes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Math Team's leader, Chu Long, proposes strategies to defend against the King of Ten Thousand Poisons and the All-Night God of War, including dispersing classes, suspecting an informant, and calling for a joint attack once the enemy is held back.
• Song He, the King of Ten Thousand Poisons, attacks the Biology Team's cities, starting with Chalk City. Despite the Biology Team's top player, Xu Tingfeng, defending the city, she is ultimately unable to hold back Song He and flees, leading to the city's fall.
• The Biology Team retreats to the main city, marking the fall of all ten small cities. The human camp is left with only one main city.

Character Developments

• Song He (King of Ten Thousand Poisons): Song He demonstrates his strategic prowess and combat strength, single-handedly crushing two competition teams and causing the other teams to retreat to the main city. He expresses confidence that the game is practically over.
• Xu Tingfeng: Xu Tingfeng, the Biology Team's top player, shows her combat skills but is ultimately unable to defeat Song He, leading to her retreat and the fall of Chalk City. She later suggests retreating to the main city to strengthen their overall power.

Significant Themes

• Strategic Defense vs. Aggressive Offense: The Math and Biology Teams initially try to defend their cities, but Song He's aggressive tactics force them to retreat and adopt a strategic defense in the main city.
• The Inevitability of Change: The rapid fall of the small cities and the human camp's retreat to the main city highlight the inevitability of change and the shifting dynamics of power in the game.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Yuan Guang: Song He and Yuan Guang discuss the game's progress and the likelihood of the other teams trying to stop Song He from getting the Competition Team rewards. They also share a moment of camaraderie, with Yuan Guang expressing his admiration for Song He's tactics.
• Xu Tingfeng and the Biology Team: Xu Tingfeng interacts with her team members, discussing their retreat to the main city and the need to strengthen their overall power to challenge Song He and the All-Night God of War.

Plot Points and Events

• An electronic exam is graded in one second, revealing high scores for multiple-choice questions.
• Song He, Xiang Xiaotong, and General Wang discover the scores are only for multiple-choice, with essay scores yet to be added.
• After grading the essays, the final scores are revealed, with Qi Feng scoring 916 points, and many others scoring above 800.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong launch a massive scientific research project, mobilizing over 600,000 university students in Inland Area and millions Worldwide.
• An anonymous post reveals epic news about Yuanxun Rocket Company, including the completion of second-generation Electromagnetic Rocket Wells, upcoming launch experiments, expansion of Aerospace City, and a massive order from Space City.

Character Developments

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong are shown to be dedicated, ambitious, and confident in their projects, willing to invest heavily in scientific research and organ production.
• General Wang is impressed by the students' scores and expresses confidence in their capabilities.
• Xie Yuanxun, while initially surprised by the scale of Song He's order, is eager to expand his operations based on the potential of the project.

Significant Themes

• The power of investment and wealth in driving technological advancements and scientific research.
• The potential of space exploration and tourism to create new cities and industries.
• The impact of large-scale projects on employment, housing prices, and urban development.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong work together, supporting each other's decisions and celebrating their successes.
• Song He and Xie Yuanxun discuss business, with Song He placing a large order and Xie Yuanxun expressing caution but ultimately agreeing to expand his operations.
• General Wang interacts with Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, expressing his confidence in their project and the students' abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bardeen improves on the galena crystal rectifier by using tungsten wire to poke silicon, creating a rectifying effect like a vacuum diode.
• Brattain's wet silicon wafer unexpectedly amplifies the signal, and later replacing the silicon with germanium enhances the amplification significantly.
• Bardeen and Brattain create the first transistor, the Point-Contact Transistor, using a gold electrode and a triangular wedge design.
• Fjord Country wants to sell two Antarctica Research Stations, prompting Xiang Xiaotong to leave her lecture midway to handle the purchase.

Character Developments

• Bardeen and Brattain demonstrate perseverance and ingenuity in their work, ultimately creating the first transistor.
• Shockley, despite his initial contributions, feels overshadowed by Bardeen and Brattain's success and grapples with feelings of being undervalued.
• Xiang Xiaotong shows dedication to her work, leaving her lecture to handle the purchase of the research stations.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and continuous improvement in scientific research.
• The complex dynamics of recognition and credit in collaborative work.
• The role of coincidence and serendipity in scientific discovery.

Character Interactions

• Bardeen and Brattain collaborate effectively, building on each other's ideas to create the transistor.
• Xiang Xiaotong and Song He demonstrate a supportive partnership, with Xiang Xiaotong leaving her lecture for Song He to complete, and Song He encouraging her to return the next day to finish her lecture.
• Song He's lecture style contrasts with Xiang Xiaotong's, showing his more casual and engaging approach to teaching.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He, a new teacher, delivers an advanced data analysis lecture that Tan Xi, a senior professor, struggles to understand.
• Tan Xi sends his team to audit the class and decides to introduce them to influential professors at an upcoming dinner party.
• Song He assigns homework to the class, promising to consider outstanding students for early entry into his research team.

Character Developments

• Tan Xi: Realizes his own knowledge gap when he can't understand Song He's lecture, demonstrating humility and adaptability.
• Song He: Exhibits exceptional teaching skills and knowledge, earning respect from students and peers.

Significant Themes

• Knowledge Gap: The disparity between Tan Xi's and Song He's understanding highlights the theme of knowledge gap and the continuous learning process.
• Humility and Adaptability: Tan Xi's response to his knowledge gap shows humility and adaptability, qualities essential for growth and learning.

Character Interactions

• Tan Xi and Song He: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, their relationship is established as one of senior professor and promising newcomer, with Tan Xi initially underestimating Song He's capabilities.
• Tan Xi and Ji Tianhe: Tan Xi's conversation with Ji Tianhe demonstrates his quick thinking and resourcefulness in responding to unexpected situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He understands the brain cell analogy and rushes to the cafeteria for inspiration.
• He uses peanuts and noodle soup to model brain cells, successfully completing 400 Brain Cell calculations.
• Ye Qian and Ye Jin (Black and White Impermanence) join the classroom, challenging Song He.
• An Yulong arrives, and the exam begins with a downloaded program.

Character Developments

• Song He: Demonstrates exceptional mathematical ability and determination, facing challenges from the Ye brothers.
• Ye Qian and Ye Jin: Reveal their high IQs and competitive nature, issuing a challenge to Song He.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry in academics.
• The use of analogies and physical models to aid understanding and calculation.
• The pursuit of excellence and continuous learning.

Character Interactions

• Song He interacts with the Ye brothers, who challenge him to a competition in academics.
• The Ye brothers display a unique dynamic, speaking in turns and appearing to share a thought process.
• An Yulong, the instructor, makes a brief appearance, overseeing the exam and ensuring students are prepared.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He arrives at a secret military base, which is different from previous scientific research bases he's visited.
• The base is filled with a sense of grimness and discipline, with soldiers going about their duties.
• Inside Lao Zhao's office, Song He finds walls covered in Braille documents, which are blank to the sighted but contain information for the blind.
• Lao Zhao explains that he's working on intelligence analysis, verifying the authenticity of military data sent to him.

Character Developments

• Song He: Shows curiosity and excitement about the secret base and the intelligence work. He's also eager to contribute to his country in any way he can.
• Lao Zhao: Demonstrates his dedication to work despite his blindness. He's also thoughtful and generous, wanting to express his gratitude to Song He for his help with the Artificial Vision project.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Reliability: Lao Zhao trusts Song He with sensitive information and considers him reliable enough to potentially do intelligence work in the future.
• Gratitude: Lao Zhao wants to express his thanks to Song He for his help, showing the importance of reciprocity and appreciation in their relationship.
• Contribution to the Country: Both characters express a desire to contribute to their country, with Song He excited about the prospect of eating "international melons" (gaining knowledge of foreign technologies) and Lao Zhao dedicated to his intelligence work.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Lao Zhao's relationship is friendly and comfortable, with a sense of camaraderie despite their age difference.
• Lao Zhao treats Song He like an equal, discussing serious matters with him and trusting him with sensitive information.
• Song He is eager to learn from Lao Zhao and contribute to his country, showing respect and admiration for the older man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He surprises the Grade Director by solving a complex Mathematics question effortlessly, earning Resentment Value and upgrading his Mathematics level.
• Zhuang Qiyan offers to help Song He sell questions, and they agree on the plan.
• Song He engages in a question-solving competition with Wu Xiao and Xu Tingfeng during lunch.
• Nie Junren and Gong Shasha visit an internet cafe to print Song He's thesis, encountering the thesis' author, Sadako.

Character Developments

• Song He demonstrates exceptional Mathematics skills, gaining respect from the Grade Director and admiration from Zhuang Qiyan.
• Wu Xiao and Xu Tingfeng show dedication to their studies, with Wu Xiao being more competitive in Biology.
• Nie Junren and Gong Shasha display determination in helping Song He, despite not having phones.
• Sadako, the internet cafe manager, is surprised and horrified to find someone printing her thesis.

Significant Themes

• Academic competition and dedication to studies.
• The consequences of one's actions (Song He's sarcastic remark towards the Grade Director).
• Unexpected encounters and coincidences (Sadako finding out about Song He printing her thesis).

Character Interactions

• Song He and the Grade Director: Initially hostile due to Song He's sarcastic remark, but the Grade Director's anger subsides as Song He explains the question respectfully.
• Song He and Zhuang Qiyan: They agree on helping each other with question selling and express gratitude towards each other.
• Song He, Wu Xiao, and Xu Tingfeng: Engage in a friendly competition during lunch, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Nie Junren, Gong Shasha, and Sadako: Nie Junren and Gong Shasha seek Sadako's help to print Song He's thesis, leading to an unexpected encounter between Sadako and Song He's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong face criticism and misunderstanding from mathematicians who can't grasp their proof of the Hodge Conjecture.
• Song He lectures at a Mathematics Summit, with only Xiang Xiaotong able to follow his explanation.
• The competitor's proof of the BSD Conjecture is found to have a major flaw.

Character Developments

• Song He: Struggles with frustration and anger at the lack of understanding from his peers but maintains composure. He becomes more determined to prove his work's validity.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows support and understanding towards Song He's frustration. She maintains her composure and understanding of the proof.

Significant Themes

• Understanding and Misunderstanding: The theme of understanding and misunderstanding is prevalent, with Song He's work being misunderstood by many, while only Xiang Xiaotong truly understands it.
• Perseverance: Despite facing criticism and lack of understanding, Song He continues to explain his proof, showing perseverance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They support each other, with Xiang Xiaotong showing understanding and empathy towards Song He's frustration. They work together to present their proof.
• Song He and the Mathematical Community: Song He faces criticism and lack of understanding from his peers, leading to frustration and determination to prove his work's validity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The textbook "Brain Science" gains widespread praise for its practicality, new knowledge, and unique teaching methods.
• Song He decides to translate the textbook into English and other languages due to its global demand.
• The English translation team is formed, with Augspurg leading the effort.
• Biopharmaceutical Company volunteers to translate the textbook into French and English.
• Top universities from various countries express interest in translating the textbook into less common languages.
• Song He's focus shifts back to solving the Lin-Gar Conjecture after the textbook's translation is underway.

Character Developments

• Song He: Becomes more confident in his mathematical abilities but faces challenges while working on the Lin-Gar Conjecture.
• Xiang Xiaotong: Shows exceptional mathematical prowess, understanding complex concepts quickly.

Significant Themes

• The global impact and demand for Song He's textbook.
• The challenges and rewards of mathematical research.
• The importance of language barriers in knowledge dissemination.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Augspurg: Discuss the English translation of the textbook, with Augspurg expressing initial hesitation but ultimately agreeing to lead the project.
• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: Discuss Song He's progress on the Lin-Gar Conjecture, with Xiang Xiaotong providing valuable insights and understanding complex concepts quickly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The First Lecture Hall is packed with people eager to hear the solution to Question 50.
• Gold Award winner An Yulong enters, announcing that he will present the solution steps but not the name of the solver.
• An Yulong begins explaining the solution, which involves advanced mathematical concepts like symplectic diffeomorphisms and Hamiltonian vector fields.

Character Developments

• Katerina and Xie Kefu initially feel lucky to have seats, but later realize they could have missed the lecture if they'd arrived later.
• Xie Kefu and Katerina suspect that their acquaintance, Song He, might be the solver of Question 50 due to his recent interest in it.

Significant Themes

• Intellectual Pursuit: The characters' dedication to solving complex mathematical problems.
• Awe and Respect: The audience's admiration for the unknown solver's brilliance.
• Suspense and Anticipation: The mystery surrounding the solver's identity.

Character Interactions

• Katerina and Xie Kefu discuss their suspicions about Song He being the solver.
• The audience reacts with awe and excitement as An Yulong explains the solution steps.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fierce battle occurs between Western and Russian forces on the Moon, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.
• The battle is scored in real-time, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of each side's technology and tactics.
• Two survivors from each side remain, all suffering from unique mental and psychological issues.

Character Developments

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They observe the battle, discuss its strategies, and receive important phone calls.
• Komarov (Russian Survivor): A Slavic Superman who killed nearly ten people in the battle, he has had mental issues since childhood and believes he is the reincarnation of the historical Komarov due to a coincidence in their birthdates.
• Western Platter Survivor (unnamed): He suffers from Memory Progress Bar Disorder, causing his memories to be disordered and non-linear.

Significant Themes

• The brutality and consequences of war.
• The psychological impact of war on survivors.
• The blurring of reality and fantasy, as seen in Komarov's delusion.

Character Interactions

• Song He and Xiang Xiaotong: They discuss the battle, share information from their respective calls, and playfully interact with each other.
• Komarov and his Tsinghua University classmates: Their conversation about Komarov's birthday triggers his belief in reincarnation.