Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Bo starts using the hair growth solution sample and sees visible results within a week.
• Wei Kang discusses the product's launch timeline and reduced effects with Zhang Bo.
• Sheng Changya reports the completion of product development and marketing plans for the whitening products.

Character Developments

• Zhang Bo becomes excited and enthusiastic about the hair growth solution's effects.
• Wei Kang shows satisfaction with the product's results and plans for its launch.
• Sheng Changya demonstrates her professionalism and capability in managing the project.

Significant Themes

• The power of the system's products and their potential market impact.
• The importance of marketing strategies in launching new products.
• The contrast between domestic and foreign brands in the beauty industry.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Bo shares his experience with Wei Kang, expressing his excitement and eagerness to buy the product.
• Wei Kang and Sheng Changya discuss the marketing plan for the whitening products, with Sheng Changya presenting her ideas confidently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sheng Changya and Wei Kang discuss capitalizing on the online debate about squinty-eyed beauty to promote their domestic brand, Little Squirrel Snacks.
• Sheng Changya plans to use this opportunity to build their brand image and rise in the ranks by aligning with domestic brands and consumers.
• Sheng Changya tries to persuade a beauty blogger, Sister July, to promote their product, but learns that Sister July is now tied to an MCN company that won't allow it.

Character Developments

• Sheng Changya: She shows strategic thinking, understanding of market dynamics, and a desire to promote domestic brands. She also demonstrates empathy and concern for Sister July's situation.
• Wei Kang: He is the president of Little Squirrel Snacks, showing trust in Sheng Changya's strategic plans.
• Sister July: She starts as an independent reviewer but signs with an MCN company, leading to her current predicament. She's naive about the industry's workings but values her independence.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Hegemony: The debate about squinty-eyed beauty is a struggle for aesthetic dominance between domestic and foreign brands.
• Economic Competition: The battle for aesthetic standards is ultimately a competition for market share and economic power.
• Influence and Power Dynamics: The relationship between MCN companies and influencers highlights the power imbalance in the industry.

Character Interactions

• Sheng Changya and Wei Kang: They work together, discussing and finalizing a marketing plan.
• Sheng Changya and Sister July: Sheng Changya tries to help Sister July out of her contract, showing a mentor-like concern for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sheng Changya helps Sister July terminate her contract with MCN company without paying compensation.
• Sister July agrees to promote Sheng Changya's whitening product in return.
• Online dispute about beauty standards and discrimination against narrow-eyed models intensifies.

Character Developments

• Sister July: Becomes more determined and independent after terminating her contract. Agrees to promote Sheng Changya's product to help her fans.
• Sheng Changya: Shows her strategic and manipulative side in helping Sister July. Starts planning for Sanqing Beauty's future.

Significant Themes

• Beauty Standards: The dispute over beauty standards and discrimination against narrow-eyed models is a central theme, reflecting cultural identity and self-confidence.
• Exploitation vs. Independence: Sister July's experience highlights the exploitation of influencers by MCN companies, and her decision to go independent.
• Manipulation and Strategy: Sheng Changya's actions show her ability to manipulate situations to her advantage, using others' greed and desperation to achieve her goals.

Character Interactions

• Sister July and Sheng Changya: Their interaction shows a mutual benefit relationship, with Sister July grateful for Sheng Changya's help and eager to promote her product, while Sheng Changya sees Sister July as a key influencer to boost her brand.
• Sheng Changya and Online Commenters: Sheng Changya's internal monologue reveals her disdain for her former colleagues who support foreign beauty standards, and her desire to turn the tables on them in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sister July Loves Planting Grass, a beauty influencer, promotes the Yan Ruyu Series whitening products from Phoenix Beauty, a subsidiary of Sanqing Pharmaceutical.
• The products include a cleanser, toner, whitening serum, and cream, available in moisturizing and refreshing versions.
• Sister July shares her detailed experiences with the products, highlighting their packaging, texture, and whitening effects.
• The products gain significant attention and sales, with the hashtags #SanqingWhiteningProducts# and #TrueEasternBeauty# trending online.
• Sanqing Pharmaceutical's official account releases an announcement, further boosting sales and sparking a debate about Eastern beauty standards.

Character Developments

• Sister July Loves Planting Grass: Establishes herself as a credible influencer by thoroughly testing and endorsing the Phoenix Beauty products.
• Wang Shan'er (big boss): Shows appreciation for the chapter by tipping the author.

Significant Themes

• The power of influencer marketing and its impact on consumer behavior.
• The importance of packaging and presentation in product marketing.
• The debate surrounding beauty standards and cultural representation in advertising.

Character Interactions

• Sister July interacts with her followers by sharing her experiences and encouraging them to try the products.
• Beauty bloggers across the internet also post their own usage reports, further promoting the products.
• Netizens engage in discussions and debates about the products and their packaging, contributing to their viral success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Rou, a Hanfu model, is inspired by an online debate to share her experiences as a fashion model.
• She recounts her struggles due to not fitting the Western beauty standards prevalent in the industry.
• She reveals that her mother, Ye Fangfang, a classical Eastern beauty, also faced similar issues in her modeling career three decades ago.
• He Rou expresses her hope for Eastern girls to have a place in China's fashion world.
• Her post goes viral, drawing sympathy and support from netizens.
• She receives an offer from Sanqing Beauty to be the spokesperson for their Yan Ruyu Series.

Character Developments

• He Rou: She gains confidence and a voice after sharing her experiences, leading to a significant career opportunity.
• Ye Fangfang (He Rou's mother): Though not present, her story highlights the enduring struggle of Eastern beauties in the fashion industry.

Significant Themes

• Western beauty standards vs. Eastern beauty standards
• The struggle for representation and opportunity in the fashion industry
• The impact of societal expectations on self-worth and confidence
• The cyclical nature of the fashion industry and the hope for change

Character Interactions

• He Rou interacts with netizens through her online post, receiving support and advice.
• She communicates with Sheng Changya, president of Sanqing Beauty, leading to a potential business collaboration.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sanqing Beauty's whitening products sell out due to high demand.
• Zhang Yan, a female office worker, buys Sanqing's whitening serum despite its high price.
• She notices significant skin brightening effects within a few days of use.
• Her colleague also notices the change and urges Zhang Yan to share the product.
• The whitening products' popularity explodes, leading to constant sell-outs and restock demands.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yan: Becomes more confident and happy with her fairer skin, attracting attention from colleagues.
• Her Colleague: Initially skeptical, becomes enthusiastic about trying the product after seeing its results.

Significant Themes

• The power of effective skincare products to boost self-esteem and confidence.
• The influence of social media and word-of-mouth marketing on product popularity.
• The demand for affordable yet effective skincare products.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yan and her colleague: Zhang Yan shares her skincare secret with her colleague, leading to a friendly competition for the product.
• Customers and Sanqing Beauty: The product's effectiveness leads to a surge in customer demand, causing constant sell-outs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Major cosmetics brands (Oulaiya, Shiseido, Yadai) suffer a sharp drop in sales, particularly in whitening essences, due to the rising popularity of Sanqing Whitening Essence.
• Sanqing Beauty's whitening essence sells over 300,000 units monthly, with over 10,000 daily sales, causing other brands to launch promotions and discounts to compete.
• Singles' Day promotions start early, with brands targeting offline sales to recover losses.
• Sanqing Beauty's limited product line leaves opportunities for other brands.
• Koizumi Taijiro, Shiseido's Asia-Pacific president, is reprimanded for failing to acquire Sanqing's Whitening Drug formula.
• Yan An'an, a popular actress, discovers the full-body whitening effect of Sanqing's product, considering endorsement.

Character Developments

• Sanqing Beauty: Gains immense popularity with its whitening essence, becoming a significant threat to established brands.
• Koizumi Taijiro: Loses favor with his superior, President Mishima, due to his failure to acquire Sanqing's formula and his ineffective countermeasures.
• Yan An'an: Discovers the full-body whitening effect of Sanqing's product and considers endorsing it.

Significant Themes

• Competition: The intense rivalry among cosmetics brands to regain market share and combat Sanqing Beauty's rising popularity.
• Innovation vs. Tradition: Sanqing Beauty's unique approach to skincare challenges established brands' strategies and products.
• Reputation and Trust: Sanqing Beauty's strong reputation, bolstered by its anti-cancer drug, makes negative reviews ineffective.

Character Interactions

• Oulaiya, Shiseido, Yadai: These brands interact through competitive promotions and discounting strategies to counter Sanqing Beauty's success.
• Koizumi Taijiro and President Mishima: Their interaction highlights Koizumi's failure and subsequent reprimand.
• Yan An'an and her assistant: Their conversation reveals Yan An'an's discovery of Sanqing's full-body whitening effect and her consideration of endorsement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Penguin Video's annual conference features A-list actresses showcasing their unique charms.
• Yan An'an steals the spotlight with her incredibly pale and flawless skin, causing controversy and jealousy among other actresses and their fans.
• Yan An'an reveals in a livestream that she achieved her fair skin using Sanqing Whitening Essence, leading to a surge in demand for the product.
• Sheng Changya launches large-capacity versions of the whitening serum and cream, which sell out instantly.
• Sanqing Beauty declines Yan An'an's offer to be an endorser, choosing to cultivate its own supermodels instead.

Character Developments

• Yan An'an: Becomes the talk of the town due to her incredibly pale skin, causing controversy and envy. She uses this opportunity to promote Sanqing Whitening Essence.
• Sheng Changya: Successfully navigates the marketing strategy for Sanqing Beauty, declining celebrity endorsements and focusing on cultivating the brand's own supermodels.

Significant Themes

• The power of celebrity influence in marketing and the potential backlash.
• The importance of a brand's unique identity and professionalism in the beauty industry.
• The strategy of cultivating one's own talent instead of relying on established figures.

Character Interactions

• Yan An'an's interaction with her fans and haters, as she reveals her secret to achieving fair skin.
• Sheng Changya's interaction with Yan An'an's studio, politely declining their offer for Yan An'an to be an endorser for Sanqing Beauty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sheng Changya, now confident and ambitious, aims to crush Oulaiya, the industry giant, by surpassing it across all product categories.
• She plans to expand Sanqing Beauty's product lines, starting with basic skincare, then makeup, and eventually anti-aging products to target high-end customers.
• Wei Kang praises Sheng Changya's work and gives her a new task: developing a hair-growth solution formula into a high-end haircare product line.
• Wei Kang agrees to Sheng Changya's request to hire a team to share the workload and offers her 5% of Sanqing Beauty's shares, a raise to an annual salary of one million, and year-end dividends.

Character Developments

• Sheng Changya has transformed from a hardworking but unrecognized employee to a confident and ambitious leader, driven by her desire to crush Oulaiya and expand Sanqing Beauty.
• Wei Kang is shown to be fair and appreciative of Sheng Changya's efforts, rewarding her with shares in the company and a significant salary increase.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination (Sheng Changya's desire to crush Oulaiya and expand Sanqing Beauty)
• Recognition and reward for hard work (Wei Kang's acknowledgment of Sheng Changya's efforts)
• Growth and expansion (Sanqing Beauty's plans to diversify its product lines)

Character Interactions

• Sheng Changya presents her work report to Wei Kang, who praises her and gives her a new task.
• Wei Kang offers Sheng Changya shares in the company and a significant salary increase, demonstrating his appreciation for her hard work.
• Sheng Changya and Wei Kang discuss the company's future direction, with Sheng Changya expressing her plans to expand Sanqing Beauty's product lines.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sheng Changya is promoted to President and given 5% of Sanqing Beauty's shares, leaving her in shock and disbelief.
• She decides to recruit industry professionals and poach key talent from rival companies.
• Sanqing Beauty's hiring sparks widespread interest, leading to a flood of résumés.

Character Developments

• Sheng Changya: She experiences a sudden turn in her career, becoming a shareholder and president. She remains composed and focused on her goals.
• Zhou Yuli: A former colleague who initially underestimates Sheng Changya's success, later realizing her mistake.
• Lucy: A former colleague who expresses her desire to work with Sheng Changya again, demonstrating her ambition and capability.
• Wei Kang: Though not present, his generosity and vision are evident in his actions, inspiring loyalty and ambition in his employees.

Significant Themes

• Sudden Fortune: Sheng Changya's sudden rise to power and wealth, leaving her in a state of disbelief and shock.
• Ambition and Opportunity: The characters' desire for success and their seizing of opportunities when they arise.
• Loyalty and Recognition: The importance of recognizing and rewarding talent, as seen in Wei Kang's actions.

Character Interactions

• Sheng Changya and Zhou Yuli: Their interaction highlights Zhou Yuli's initial underestimation of Sheng Changya's success and her eventual realization.
• Sheng Changya and Lucy: Their conversation demonstrates their shared ambition and complementary skills, leading to Lucy's decision to join Sanqing Beauty.
• The industry's reaction to Sanqing Beauty's hiring: This interaction shows the company's growing influence and the industry's awareness of its potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Major companies conduct large-scale hiring of fresh graduates from September to December.
• Sanqing Pharmaceutical announces recruitment for both fresh graduates and experienced hires, with high salaries and numerous positions.
• The announcement causes a stir online, with netizens discussing the high salaries and the potential of the pharmaceutical industry.

Character Developments

• No specific characters are mentioned in this chapter, but the focus is on students and workers in the pharmaceutical industry who are excited about Sanqing's recruitment drive.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in salaries between the pharmaceutical industry in China and abroad.
• The appeal of high-paying jobs and the desire to work for successful companies.
• The importance of recruitment season for fresh graduates.

Character Interactions

• Students discuss Sanqing's recruitment drive online and on campus, expressing excitement and encouragement to apply.
• Netizens discuss the potential of the pharmaceutical industry and the high salaries offered by Sanqing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Jiaming, a master's student in pharmaceutical engineering, struggles to find a satisfying job after graduation.
• He initially applies to foreign pharmaceutical companies but faces rejections due to high competition and his lack of overseas study experience.
• He then considers domestic CRO companies and pharmaceutical companies but finds their offers unsatisfactory.
• He learns about Sanqing Pharmaceutical's recruitment and applies, ultimately securing a position as a clinical project specialist with an attractive salary and benefits package.

Character Developments

• Liang Jiaming: Initially confident but disheartened by rejections, he eventually finds success and feels content and eager to support his parents.
• Li Gensheng: A worker seeking better opportunities, he lands a high-paying job at Sanqing Pharmaceutical and feels optimistic about his future.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to find employment and the impact of competition on job prospects.
• The importance of relevant work experience and internships in securing desired jobs.
• The influence of salary and benefits on job satisfaction and contentment.

Character Interactions

• Liang Jiaming interacts with his classmates, discussing job prospects and celebrating their successes together.
• Li Gensheng interacts with other workers, sharing information about the Sanqing Pharmaceutical interview and salary package.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sanqing Pharmaceutical expands rapidly, recruiting thousands of employees for its subsidiaries and headquarters.
• New office buildings and dormitories are constructed to accommodate the growing workforce.
• Wei Kang holds a meeting with the R&D department, encouraging them to explore new drug projects with generous funding and bonuses.

Character Developments

• Wei Kang demonstrates his leadership and generosity, motivating his employees to pursue new drug development.
• New employees settle into their roles and living arrangements, feeling optimistic about their future at Sanqing.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and opportunity: Wei Kang's expansion and investment in R&D create a sense of possibility and growth for his employees.
• Work-life balance: The comfortable living arrangements and supportive work environment contribute to employee satisfaction and motivation.

Character Interactions

• Wei Kang interacts with his employees, inspiring them to take on new drug projects and offering guidance on the R&D process.
• New employees form teams and discuss ideas for new drug directions, eager to take advantage of Wei Kang's generous offers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Kang reviews resumes of senior R&D professionals from major pharmaceutical companies.
• He finds two exceptional candidates: Chen Yiqing and Wenren Long, both with impressive credentials but unusual career histories.
• Wei Kang decides to meet them first before making a decision.
• Headhunter Huang Yong arranges a video meeting with Chen Yiqing and an in-person interview with Wenren Long.

Character Developments

• Wei Kang: He is meticulous and discerning in his hiring process, looking for top-tier talent who will commit to Sanqing for the long term.
• Chen Yiqing: A chemistry prodigy with an impressive academic background and work experience, but he has a history of resigning from prominent positions.
• Wenren Long: A brilliant chemist with a unique personality, he has a history of leaving jobs after short periods due to boredom.

Significant Themes

• Talent Scarcity: The pharmaceutical industry faces a shortage of high-quality mid- and senior-level specialists.
• Rare Talent: Top-level professionals capable of standing on their own are highly sought after and mobile.
• Long-term Commitment: Wei Kang values candidates who are willing to commit to Sanqing for the long haul, not just for financial gain.

Character Interactions

• Wei Kang and Huang Yong: Wei Kang insists on meeting Chen Yiqing and Wenren Long despite Huang Yong's reservations about their suitability.
• Huang Yong and Chen Yiqing: Chen Yiqing agrees to a video meeting with Wei Kang after Huang Yong contacts him.
• Huang Yong and Wenren Long: Wenren Long initially hangs up on Huang Yong but later calls back, enthusiastically agreeing to an interview after learning it's for Sanqing Pharmaceutical.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Wei Kang meets Wenren Long, a vibrant and energetic young man, for an interview.
• Wenren Long expresses admiration for Wei Kang's work in developing an affordable anticancer drug.
• Wenren Long reveals his reasons for leaving previous jobs: boredom and dissatisfaction with company culture.
• He shares his experience at New Beauty and his disdain for Eagle Country.
• Wei Kang hires Wenren Long, aiming to create a talent hub at Sanqing Pharmaceutical (Project Stars) to deflect attention from his own unusual drug development abilities.

Character Developments

• Wenren Long: Shows arrogance, nationalism, and a unique personality. He values innovation, excitement, and serving his country. His past experiences abroad have left him with a strong aversion to Eagle Country.
• Wei Kang: Recognizes Wenren Long's genius and decides to hire him to protect himself and the system. He plans to create a talent hub to deflect suspicion from his own abilities.

Significant Themes

• Genius and unconventionality
• Nationalism and patriotism
• The importance of serving one's country
• The value of innovation and excitement in work
• The desire to protect one's secrets and deflect suspicion

Character Interactions

• Wei Kang and Wenren Long: They size each other up and find mutual appreciation. Wei Kang is initially taken aback by Wenren Long's unconventional personality but eventually decides to hire him. Wenren Long is open and enthusiastic in his interactions with Wei Kang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Kang escorts Wenren Long to his dormitory and hopes the next interviewee, Chen Yiqing, is less eccentric.
• Wei Kang interviews Chen Yiqing via video conference for the position of R&D director.
• Chen Yiqing asks Wei Kang about his vision for future new drug development.
• Wei Kang shares Three Purities' commitment to developing drugs that benefit society, regardless of short-term profits or success.
• Chen Yiqing expresses his disillusionment with the current pharmaceutical industry's profit-driven focus and lack of social responsibility.
• Chen Yiqing asks Wei Kang about Three Purities' stance on researching and developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Character Developments

• Wei Kang: Shows confidence in keeping Wenren Long at Three Purities, demonstrates honesty and commitment to societal needs in drug development.
• Chen Yiqing: Initially appears aloof and detached, but reveals a passionate commitment to the original ideals of the pharmaceutical industry, serving society's needs, and saving lives.

Significant Themes

• The tension between profit-driven motives and societal responsibility in the pharmaceutical industry.
• The importance of scientific expertise and intellectual integrity in drug development and decision-making.
• The need for perseverance in research and development, even in the face of short-term challenges or lack of immediate success.

Character Interactions

• Wei Kang and Chen Yiqing: Their conversation reveals their shared commitment to the greater good in pharmaceutical development, leading to mutual appreciation and respect.
• Wei Kang's thoughts on Wenren Long: Wei Kang hopes to keep Wenren Long at Three Purities, anticipating a positive working relationship despite Wenren Long's eccentricity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Kang learns about Alzheimer's disease from Chen Yiqing's questions.
• Alzheimer's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease with no known cure, linked to beta-amyloid and Tau proteins.
• Pharmaceutical companies worldwide have struggled to develop new drugs, with a high failure rate (97.3%).
• Pfizer and other giants have halted or scaled back Alzheimer's drug research due to high costs and low success rates.
• Chen Yiqing's previous company, Green Sunshine, developed a new drug but pushed him out of the project.

Character Developments

• Wei Kang: Realizes the gravity of Alzheimer's disease and its impact on society. Reflects on his past thoughts about pharmaceutical companies' roles in developing drugs for difficult-to-cure diseases.
• Chen Yiqing: Disillusioned with pharmaceutical giants after being sidelined at Green Sunshine. Seeks a new opportunity at Three Purities.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to develop new drugs for incurable diseases like Alzheimer's.
• The responsibility of pharmaceutical companies in addressing societal health challenges.
• The personal motivation behind individuals' dedication to developing new drugs.

Character Interactions

• Wei Kang and Chen Yiqing: Wei Kang learns about Alzheimer's disease from Chen Yiqing, who shares his experiences and disillusionment with the industry. Wei Kang considers offering Chen Yiqing a position at Three Purities to develop new Alzheimer's drugs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yiqing shares his personal history with Alzheimer's disease, recounting his grandmother's struggle with the condition and his failed attempts to develop a cure while working for Pfizer and a domestic startup.
• He reveals that the domestic startup's Alzheimer's drug was not developed under his supervision and he disassociates himself from its efficacy.

Character Developments

• Chen Yiqing: Reveals his personal motivation for pursuing Alzheimer's research, his frustration with corporate priorities, and his disillusionment with the pharmaceutical industry.
• Wei Kang: Remains silent throughout Chen Yiqing's story, indicating a level of understanding or empathy, but his thoughts are not yet revealed.

Significant Themes

• The personal cost of pursuing scientific research and the struggle between personal goals and corporate priorities.
• The devastating impact of Alzheimer's disease on families and the desperate need for effective treatments.
• The tension between capitalism and scientific progress, with corporations prioritizing short-term profits over long-term research.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yiqing opens up to Wei Kang about his personal history, indicating a level of trust or vulnerability, but also putting pressure on Wei Kang to reveal his own reasons.
• Wei Kang listens attentively to Chen Yiqing's story but has not yet responded, creating a tense moment between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Kang, Sanqing's president, agrees to invest heavily in developing new drugs for Alzheimer's disease.
• Chen Yiqing, a renowned Alzheimer's disease researcher, is recruited by Wei Kang to lead the project at Sanqing.
• Wei Kang discovers that Chen Yiqing's former employer, Green Sunshine Pharmaceutical, has a controversial reputation and a dubious Alzheimer's drug, the Alginate Glycosylation Capsule.

Character Developments

• Wei Kang: Shows empathy and understanding towards Alzheimer's patients and their families, demonstrating his willingness to take on challenging projects for societal benefit.
• Chen Yiqing: Exhibits enthusiasm and dedication to Alzheimer's disease research, eager to join Sanqing to pursue his goals.

Significant Themes

• The global aging trend and the need for innovative treatments for age-related diseases like Alzheimer's.
• The contrast between scientific rigor and mysticism in drug development, as exemplified by Sanqing's approach versus Green Sunshine's.
• The power dynamics and ethical issues within the pharmaceutical industry.

Character Interactions

• Wei Kang and Chen Yiqing: Their conversation leads to Chen Yiqing joining Sanqing to lead the Alzheimer's disease drug development project.
• Wei Kang's curiosity about Green Sunshine Pharmaceutical and its controversial Alzheimer's drug leads him to investigate the company's background and methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wenren Long settles into Sanqing's employee dormitories and becomes familiar with his colleague Li Zhong.
• He is appointed director of the AI Pharmaceutical Laboratory and establishes an Alzheimer's disease R&D team.
• He calls his friend Tang Que, a structural biology genius, to share his joy and ends up learning about Tang Que's invention of "cockroach milk."
• Tang Que expresses interest in joining Sanqing, and Wenren Long reluctantly submits Tang Que's résumé to Wei Kang.
• Wei Kang agrees to hire Tang Que, and Academician Qi schedules a visit to discuss an important matter.

Character Developments

• Wenren Long: He feels liberated and content with his new job at Sanqing. He is excited to share his success with his friend but ends up regretting it after learning about Tang Que's invention.
• Tang Que: He is enthusiastic about his discovery of cockroach milk and is eager to join Sanqing to continue his research.
• Wei Kang: He is supportive of Wenren Long's initiatives and agrees to hire Tang Que without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• Freedom and independence in the workplace.
• The pursuit of scientific research and its potential consequences.
• The importance of networking and connections in career advancement.

Character Interactions

• Wenren Long and Li Zhong: They become familiar with each other and share a room in the employee dormitories.
• Wenren Long and Tang Que: They catch up on old times, and Tang Que shares his invention of cockroach milk, which Wenren Long finds disturbing.
• Wenren Long and Wei Kang: Wenren Long submits Tang Que's résumé to Wei Kang, who agrees to hire him without hesitation.
• Wei Kang and Academician Qi: They schedule a meeting to discuss an important matter.