Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi, a mathematician, is interested in a comment about a mathematician winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, reinforcing his belief in interdisciplinary science.
• Shen Qi and Ou Ye decide to have a baby, following a scientific approach to increase the chances of conception.
• Shen Qi sells the patent development rights for the A18 sample of Metallic Plastic to Angel Materials Technology Co., Ltd. for 20 million RMB, with half going to Yanjing University and the other half to the project team.
• Tang Yuan, a team member, receives 880,000 RMB as his share, causing him to be overwhelmed and emotional.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi: Stands by his belief in interdisciplinary science, shows responsibility in managing the patent transfer, and demonstrates care for his team members.
• Tang Yuan: Realizes the potential benefits of working under Shen Qi, experiences a significant emotional reaction upon receiving his share of the patent transfer money.

Significant Themes

• Interdisciplinary science: Shen Qi's belief in the blurring of boundaries between different scientific disciplines is reinforced.
• Wealth and success: The patent transfer brings financial rewards, highlighting the potential benefits of scientific research and innovation.
• Emotional response: Tang Yuan's emotional reaction to his sudden wealth underscores the impact of unexpected success.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Ou Ye: The couple discusses their desire to have a baby and decides to follow a scientific approach.
• Shen Qi and Director Qi: They discuss the patent transfer, with Director Qi providing professional guidance and Shen Qi entrusting him with future business.
• Shen Qi and Tang Yuan: Shen Qi reassures Tang Yuan about his share of the patent transfer money, causing Tang Yuan to become emotional.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The FASTER project team, including Shen Qi, divides 10 million yuan in patent transfer fees, with each member receiving a different amount based on Shen Qi's calculations.
• Yang Ding Tian, a doctoral student, discovers an 880,000 yuan deposit in his bank account and reports the experimental progress of the B-series samples to Shen Qi.
• The team understands the principle of more scientific achievements leading to higher rewards and better academic recognition.
• Shen Qi shares his management philosophy, quoting "The Great Harmony," and discusses the balance between fame and fortune.
• Shen Jinbao, having received a reward, seeks Shen Qi's advice on how to use it responsibly.
• The team members report their work progress and personal plans to Shen Qi, expressing their happiness and increased morale.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi: Demonstrates his fair and considerate management style, distributing rewards based on individual contributions. He values hard work, plain living, and responsible spending. He encourages specific, evidence-based opinions and silence when none are available.
• Yang Ding Tian: Shows composure and professionalism upon receiving a substantial reward. He reports the experimental progress and seeks Shen Qi's advice on a philosophical book.
• Shen Jinbao: Initially excited about her reward, she later shows responsibility and sincerity in discussing its use with Shen Qi. She learns from Shen Qi's criticism and agrees to provide specific reasons for her opinions.

Significant Themes

• Fairness and Reward: Shen Qi ensures each team member receives a fair share based on their contributions.
• Hard Work and Plain Living: Shen Qi models this behavior, eating at the cafeteria even after receiving a substantial reward.
• Responsible Spending: Shen Qi encourages responsible use of the rewards, discouraging ostentation.
• Evidence-based Opinions: Shen Qi values specific, evidence-based opinions and encourages silence when none are available.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Yang Ding Tian: They discuss philosophy books, with Shen Qi lending Yang Ding Tian "The Prince" by Machiavelli instead of Schopenhauer's "The World as Will and Representation."
• Shen Qi and Shen Jinbao: They discuss Shen Jinbao's reward, with Shen Qi encouraging responsible spending and providing specific reasons for opinions.
• Team Members and Shen Qi: Each team member reports their work progress and personal plans to Shen Qi, expressing their happiness and increased morale.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The FASTER project is progressing smoothly, with the first R&D achievement patented and published in international journals.
• Shen Qi's team is developing the B-series experimental products using Cerium-Gallium-Copper Amorphous Alloy, aiming for better micro-nano processing performance.
• Issues arise during the preparation of Cerium-Gallium-Copper alloy samples, with higher Cerium purity leading to worse alloy performance.
• Shen Qi visits the laboratory to troubleshoot, discovering that low-purity Cerium and high-purity Gallium are needed for the B-series samples.
• The team decides to focus on low-purity Cerium (purity not less than 95%) and high-purity Gallium (though 99.99999% purity doesn't exist) for further experiments.
• Shen Qi and his wife, Ou Ye, decide to undergo pre-pregnancy check-ups due to Ou Ye's inability to conceive after six months of trying.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi: Becomes more hands-on in the laboratory, prioritizing work-life balance, and shows concern for his wife's health.
• Shen Jinbao: Demonstrates improved analytical skills and gains confidence in her abilities.
• Tang Yuan: Initially dejected, later acknowledges Shen Jinbao's insights and works collaboratively.

Significant Themes

• The scientific method: Experimentation, data analysis, and hypothesis testing drive the team's progress.
• Work-life balance: Shen Qi tries to balance his career and personal life, promising to be home by 10 PM despite his increased laboratory presence.
• Belief in science: Both Shen Qi and Ou Ye rely on science for solutions to their professional and personal challenges.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and his team: Collaborate to solve the Cerium-Gallium-Copper alloy issue, demonstrating collective strength.
• Shen Qi and Ou Ye: Face Ou Ye's infertility together, deciding to undergo pre-pregnancy check-ups and trusting in science for a solution.
• Shen Qi and Shen Jinbao: Shen Qi praises Shen Jinbao's improvement, and she gains confidence in her contributions to the team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi and Ou Ye visit Yanjing University People's Hospital for check-ups.
• Shen Qi's sperm vitality is found to be low, which may contribute to their infertility.
• Shen Qi delegates responsibilities to reduce stress and focus on improving his sperm vitality.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi: Realizes the extent of his work pressure and decides to delegate responsibilities to reduce stress. Accepts his low sperm vitality and commits to improving it through lifestyle changes.
• Professor Yuan: Diagnoses Shen Qi's low sperm vitality and provides advice on stress management and lifestyle changes.
• Ou Ye: Supports Shen Qi and encourages him to believe in science and trust the medical advice.

Significant Themes

• Stress and Mental Health: The chapter highlights the impact of stress on physical health, particularly in the context of male fertility.
• Responsibility and Delegation: Shen Qi learns to delegate tasks to reduce his workload and stress, demonstrating the importance of effective leadership and teamwork.
• Acceptance and Adaptation: Both Shen Qi and Ou Ye accept the medical findings and commit to making necessary changes to improve their situation.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Professor Yuan: The doctor-patient interaction leads to Shen Qi's diagnosis and subsequent acceptance of his condition.
• Shen Qi and Ou Ye: The couple supports each other, with Ou Ye encouraging Shen Qi to believe in science and trust the medical advice.
• Shen Qi and his team (Tang Yuan, Yang Ding Tian, Sha Dongdong, Zhou Yu'an, Xiao Junlong): Shen Qi delegates responsibilities to his team members, demonstrating his leadership and trust in their abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yu'an, a Mathematical Research fellow, hasn't published any results, unlike his peers, causing concern and frustration for Shen Qi, the center's director.
• Zhou Yu'an and Shen Qi argue, with Zhou Yu'an criticizing Shen Qi's change after returning to China and pursuing power and wealth.
• Shen Qi, moved by Zhou Yu'an's honesty, asks him to help manage the department and promises to recommend him for promotion.
• Shen Qi begins a period of rest and recuperation, focusing on non-Math fields, attending lectures, and engaging in physical activities like jumping.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yu'an: Struggles with his research, stands up to Shen Qi, and eventually agrees to help manage the department.
• Shen Qi: Realizes the strain of his position, seeks rest and recuperation, and delegates more responsibilities to Zhou Yu'an.

Significant Themes

• The tension between academic purity and administrative responsibilities.
• The strain of power and wealth on individuals, leading to changes in character.
• The importance of honest communication and feedback in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yu'an and Shen Qi's relationship evolves from friends to superior and subordinate, with Zhou Yu'an challenging Shen Qi's authority and Shen Qi valuing Zhou Yu'an's honesty.
• Shen Qi delegates more responsibilities to Zhou Yu'an, preparing him to take over the department.
• Shen Qi shares his stress and concerns with Zhou Yu'an, leading to a deeper understanding between them.

Key Plot Points/Events

• The author acknowledges the Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day) and encourages readers to share their romantic experiences.
• The author expresses understanding for the lack of reads and subscriptions due to the festival.
• The author announces their writing plan for the day: three chapters instead of the usual four, with a goal of writing ten thousand characters the next day (Saturday).

Character Developments

• The author: Shows dedication and commitment to their writing schedule, setting goals and communicating them with readers.

Significant Themes

• Romance and relationships, as it's the Qixi Festival.
• Hard work and dedication, as the author emphasizes their writing routine.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers by encouraging them to share their experiences, setting writing goals, and asking for support (votes/subscriptions).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yu'an finishes his Partial Differential Equations paper in a month, with Shen Qi's encouragement.
• Shen Qi reviews Zhou Yu'an's paper and provides constructive feedback.
• Shen Qi follows Nobel Prize updates, focusing on the Physics category.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yu'an demonstrates improved academic focus and productivity under Shen Qi's guidance.
• Shen Qi shows concern for Zhou Yu'an's academic growth and his own recovery.

Significant Themes

• Mentorship and Encouragement: Shen Qi's support helps Zhou Yu'an complete his paper, highlighting the importance of mentorship in academic growth.
• Academic Competition: The chapter explores the competitive nature of academic research, with Shen Qi potentially facing competition from his alma mater, Princeton.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yu'an and Shen Qi interact as mentor and mentee, with Shen Qi providing professional feedback and encouragement.
• Shen Qi reflects on his academic rivals, including Harry Clarke from Princeton, indicating a sense of competition and anticipation for the Nobel Prizes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• No one has ever received both the Fields Medal and the Nobel Prize.
• Vice President Lu encourages Shen Qi for the Nobel Prize.
• Professor Duncan Haldane's team, including three Nobel laureates in Physics, visits China.
• Haldane's team shares their latest research on metallic plastic, surpassing Shen Qi's team.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi maintains a calm and realistic mindset about the Nobel Prize.
• Haldane shows off his students' achievements during the academic exchange.
• Shen Qi acknowledges the talent of his student, Yang Ding Tian.

Significant Themes

• Competition and collaboration in scientific research.
• The pressure and excitement of awaiting prestigious awards.
• The importance of secrecy in scientific research.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Vice President Lu discuss the Nobel Prize and exchange calligraphy phrases.
• Shen Qi and Haldane discuss the purpose of Haldane's team's visit.
• Shen Qi's team and Haldane's team exchange ideas on metallic plastic research, with Haldane's team revealing more advanced results.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi's FASTER project aims to develop metallic plastic at a 100-micrometer processing scale using the Cerium-Gallium-Copper Ternary System.
• Haldane's team visits Yanjing University for academic exchange, focusing on cerium-based materials.
• Shen Qi and Haldane agree to cooperate, with Shen Qi's team focusing on the ternary system and Haldane's team on the binary system.
• Shen Qi and Clark give public lectures at Shuimu University, with Princeton experts verifying Shen Qi's theoretical principles.
• The Nobel Prize announcements are imminent, causing Shen Qi nervousness and pressure.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi maintains a calm state of mind amidst Nobel Prize anticipation.
• Ou Ye supports and encourages her husband, hoping for his success.

Significant Themes

• Academic cooperation and competition in the scientific community.
• The pressure and anticipation surrounding the Nobel Prize announcements.
• The verification of Shen Qi's theoretical principles by Princeton experts.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Haldane discuss and agree on cooperation strategies.
• Shen Qi and Clark become partners after their public lectures at Shuimu University.
• Ou Ye supports and encourages Shen Qi as he awaits the Nobel Prize announcement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nobel Prize winners are announced, with David Hugman winning Economics, Margaret Atwood winning Literature, two Americans winning Physiology and Medicine, Axel List and Matt Fels winning Chemistry, and Yanis Stiga, Ronald Brom, and Shen Qi winning Physics.
• Shen Qi wins the Nobel Prize in Physics, becoming the first person in history to achieve both a Fields Medal and a Nobel Prize.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi remains calm and collected throughout the announcement, but feels conflicted about the strong American presence among the winners.
• Ou Ye supports and loves Shen Qi, conveying her happiness and pride in his achievements.

Significant Themes

• The dominance of American and North American researchers in the Nobel Prizes.
• The significance of Shen Qi's achievements in condensed matter physics and his universal law.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Ou Ye share a tender moment after he wins the Nobel Prize, expressing their love and happiness.
• Shen Qi feels sympathy for his American friend, Professor Clark, who didn't win the prize despite Princeton's support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi wins the Nobel Prize in Physics, becoming the first person to hold both the Fields Medal and a Nobel Prize.
• He upgrades his Physics level to 14, with the next level (15) requiring solving two out of three extremely difficult physics problems (proton lifespan, Black Hole Information Paradox, or M-theory explanation/disproof) and 60 million scholar points.
• Shen Qi is congratulated by the university leadership and media, and he expresses gratitude to the Party and country. He is awarded the Order of Meritorious Service.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi maintains his humility and dedication to scientific research despite his achievements.
• Ou Ye remains supportive and proud of her husband's accomplishments.
• Shen Qi feels relieved from previous mental pressure and is full of energy after winning the Nobel Prize.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and dedication required for high-end scientific research.
• The importance of national recognition and support for outstanding scientists.
• The young age of humanity in understanding the microscopic structure of matter.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Ou Ye support each other through difficult times and share their happiness.
• University leadership and media representatives congratulate Shen Qi on his achievement.
• Shen Qi interacts with the public, expressing his thoughts on scientific research and his gratitude to the Party and country.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi faces two physics problems: the Black Hole Information Paradox and the complexity of M-theory.
• Shen Qi's wife, Ou Ye, becomes pregnant.
• They visit the hospital for a check-up, confirming the pregnancy.
• Ou Ye's parents and Aunt Cuiping arrive to help with Ou Ye's care.
• Ou Ye experiences morning sickness, affecting her work.
• Shen Qi recommends Zhou Yu'an for promotion and heads the Center Mathematics Department.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi: Becomes more mature and responsible as he prepares for fatherhood, while also managing his physics research and work responsibilities.
• Ou Ye: Transitions from being a career-focused mathematician to embracing her role as a future mother, dealing with morning sickness and its impact on her work.
• Zhou Yu'an: Receives Shen Qi's recommendation for promotion and a new role, indicating his growing professional success.

Significant Themes

• The responsibilities and changes that come with parenthood.
• The tension between personal life and professional commitments.
• The complexities and challenges of scientific research.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Ou Ye: Their relationship deepens as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood together.
• Shen Qi and Zhou Yu'an: Shen Qi supports Zhou Yu'an's professional growth, indicating a mentor-mentee relationship.
• Ou Ye and Xiao Lian: They develop a close friendship, with Xiao Lian trying to help Ou Ye cope with her morning sickness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi's daily routine with pregnant wife Ou Ye.
• Shen Qi's secret project "Wife No. 1" to develop a new drug for Ou Ye.
• Completion and acceptance of the Shen Qi Mathematical and Physical Research Center building.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi: Becomes more dedicated to finding a cure for Ou Ye's illness, demonstrating his love and determination.
• Ou Ye: Stops Western medicine, relying on dietary therapy, showing trust in traditional Chinese medicine.

Significant Themes

• Love and devotion (Shen Qi's commitment to finding a cure for Ou Ye).
• Trust and belief (Ou Ye's trust in traditional medicine).
• Opportunity and timing (Shen Qi's secret project coinciding with the completion of the research center).

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Ou Ye: Their bond strengthens as they navigate Ou Ye's pregnancy and illness together.
• Shen Qi and the side gate security guard: Shen Qi reminds the guard to be more vigilant, showing responsibility and care for his surroundings.
• Shen Qi and the infrastructure leader: Shen Qi inspects and accepts the newly completed research center building, expressing satisfaction with the work done.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Shen Qi Mathematical and Physical Research Center relocates to a new building.
• Shen Qi purchases dissection tools and experimental animals (rats and mice) for research.
• Shen Qi conducts animal experiments to study drug toxicology, focusing on immunotoxicity testing using Atrazine and SRBC serum.
• He performs cervical dislocation on an experimental mouse and removes its spleen for further analysis.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi: Shows dedication to scientific research, even in areas outside his primary field. He demonstrates empathy for the animals involved in his experiments.
• Yang Ding Tian: Displayed eccentricity and understanding when Shen Qi asked him to buy experimental animals. He shows concern for the well-being of the animals.

Significant Themes

• The importance of scientific research and its potential benefits and harms.
• The ethical considerations and responsibilities in conducting animal experiments for scientific purposes.
• The necessity of understanding drug toxicology to ensure the safety of new drugs.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Yang Ding Tian: They work together to set up the new laboratory and discuss the care of the experimental animals. Yang Ding Tian shows understanding and acceptance of Shen Qi's eccentricities.

Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi euthanizes a healthy mouse for control sample and prepares its spleen cells for comparison with poisoned mice.
• He discovers that immunized mice have stronger humoral immunity than control mice.
• Shen Qi travels to Stockholm to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics.
• The Nobel Prize ceremony and banquet are attended by prominent figures, and Shen Qi interacts with several laureates.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi demonstrates his scientific prowess and humility, engaging in conversations with various laureates.
• He learns about the youngest Nobel laureate, Lawrence Bragg, and his record.
• Shen Qi shares his connection with Princeton University and learns about Professor Brown's unrequited love.

Significant Themes

• The prestige and international nature of the Nobel Prize, bringing together experts from various fields.
• The record for the youngest Nobel laureate and the difficulty of breaking it.
• The importance of scientific research and collaboration among academics.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi meets and converses with several Nobel laureates, including Margaret Atwood, Yanni Stjerna, and George Brown.
• He shares his experiences and learns about others, fostering connections and camaraderie among the laureates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi attends a ball and spots his old friend, Jonas, a member of the Swedish royal family.
• Shen Qi learns that Jonas is preparing to marry and is involved in managing the family's finances.
• Princess Victoria, Jonas's sister and the Crown Princess of Sweden, joins them, and Shen Qi has a dance with her.
• Shen Qi returns to China, where his wife Ou Ye is two months pregnant.
• Shen Qi plans his work for the upcoming period, focusing on solving Millennium Prize Problems in Math and Physics, and exploring Biochemistry.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi: Maintains his intellect and humility, showing interest in understanding the Swedish royal family's situation.
• Jonas: Revealed to be a member of the Swedish royal family, managing the family's finances after returning from the US.
• Princess Victoria: Displayed strength and dignity, expressing interest in Shen Qi's background.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: Shen Qi's reunion with Jonas highlights the enduring bond between old friends.
• Royalty and Power: The Swedish royal family's situation explores the themes of power, influence, and the struggle to maintain relevance.
• Ambition: Shen Qi's determination to solve Millennium Prize Problems and advance his work in Biochemistry underscores his ambition and dedication.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Jonas: Their reunion is filled with warmth and mutual respect, with Shen Qi comforting Jonas about his upcoming marriage.
• Shen Qi and Princess Victoria: They share a dance and express curiosity about each other's backgrounds, showcasing mutual respect and interest.
• Shen Qi and Tang Yuan: They discuss Shen Qi's secret animal experiments and the progress of the FASTER project, demonstrating their professional rapport.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The FASTER Project Team, led by Shen Qi, successfully fabricates a 100-micron gear using the B178 Cerium-Gallium-Copper Metallic Plastic sample.
• The gear is entirely amorphous, with no sharp crystallization peaks, indicating a significant scientific achievement.
• Shen Qi's team decides to shift their focus from processing scales to the intrinsic structure of Amorphous Materials, planning to research Nanostructured Amorphous Materials next.

Character Developments

• Yang Ding Tian, the top experimentalist, demonstrates exceptional skills and focus in operating the equipment.
• Tang Yuan, the primary assistant, shows proficiency in monitoring data and coordinating with Yang Ding Tian.
• Shen Qi, the team leader, exhibits strategic thinking and a clear vision for the team's future research direction.

Significant Themes

• The delicate and precise nature of micron-scale processing.
• The importance of human involvement in scientific experiments despite the advanced equipment.
• The potential applications of Amorphous Materials in various industries.
• The shift in research focus from processing scales to the intrinsic structure of materials.

Character Interactions

• Yang Ding Tian and Tang Yuan work closely together, with clear communication and mutual support during the experiment.
• Shen Qi oversees the entire process, providing crucial commands and expressing pride in the team's achievement.
• The lab members celebrate their success together, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared accomplishment.
• Shen Qi discusses personnel issues with Dean Ning, demonstrating his concern for his team members' career development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dean Ning transfers 10 physics researchers to Shen Qi's center.
• Shen Qi reorganizes the Physics Division, creating Condensed Matter and Quantum Physics Groups.
• Shen Qi plans to strengthen fundamental theoretical research in the physics sector.
• Sha Dongdong asks Shen Qi to help his girlfriend find a job at Yanjing University.
• Shen Qi's secretary arrives, and the center's personnel expands to 26 staff members.
• Shen Qi begins drug research and toxicology experiments, focusing on understanding Ou Ye's medication.

Character Developments

• Dean Ning remains cooperative and agrees to Shen Qi's requests.
• Shen Qi demonstrates his influence and willingness to help his subordinates, arranging a job for Sha Dongdong's girlfriend.
• Shen Qi's dedication to his wife's health is highlighted as he begins drug research.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Shen Qi's connections and authority allow him to make decisions and help others.
• Responsibility and Dedication: Shen Qi feels responsible for his wife's health and is dedicated to finding a cure.
• Career Advancement: Characters seek better job opportunities, reflecting the theme of professional growth.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Dean Ning maintain a cordial relationship, with Dean Ning supporting Shen Qi's initiatives.
• Shen Qi and Sha Dongdong discuss fundamental theoretical research and Sha Dongdong's girlfriend's employment.
• Shen Qi interacts with Director Qi to arrange a job for Sha Dongdong's girlfriend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi analyzes and synthesizes two drugs, Le Luo Xian Fen (Evista) and Condo Caren, taken by his wife Ou Ye.
• He discovers that Le Luo Xian Fen is a benzothiophene compound, and Condo Caren is an oxazolidinone compound.
• Shen Qi successfully synthesizes Le Luo Xian Fen in his lab, but cannot sell it due to patents.
• He plans to verify the drug's toxicology, pharmacology, and metabolism properties.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi demonstrates his advanced chemical synthesis skills and dedication to helping his wife.
• He shows determination to achieve academic research results and cultivate talented students.

Significant Themes

• The high cost of life-saving drugs and the struggle for affordability.
• The role of chemistry and biology in drug development and synthesis.
• The importance of academic research and achievements.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi's actions are driven by his concern for his wife, Ou Ye, who is battling a serious illness.
• He considers seeking help from the School of Medicine or the Academy of Sciences for primate testing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qi, now interested in chemistry, learns about animal experimentation in the field.
• He visits the School of Medicine and the School of Life Sciences, discovering companies that breed and sell experimental animals.
• Shen Qi requests to purchase Rhesus Monkeys and Crab-eating Macaques for his research.
• The paper on the B Series samples for the FASTER project is finalized, to be submitted by Yang Ding Tian as his doctoral dissertation.
• Four monkeys are delivered to Shen Qi's research center.
• Shen Qi and Ou Ye discuss her pregnancy, work arrangements, and potential names for their child.

Character Developments

• Shen Qi shows empathy for animals, particularly primates, and adheres to the 3Rs principles in animal experimentation.
• He demonstrates care and doting behavior towards Ou Ye during her pregnancy.
• Ou Ye exhibits independence and determination to continue her mathematical research despite her pregnancy.

Significant Themes

• Animal Welfare: Shen Qi's concern for animal welfare and his commitment to minimizing suffering in experiments.
• Work-Life Balance: Ou Ye's struggle to balance her work and her pregnancy, and Shen Qi's attempt to support her.
• Family and Parenthood: The anticipation and preparations for their child's arrival.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qi and Yang Ding Tian: Shen Qi asks Yang Ding Tian for help in purchasing experimental monkeys, and Yang Ding Tian expresses concern about Shen Qi's intentions towards his pet cat.
• Shen Qi and Ou Ye: They discuss Ou Ye's pregnancy, work arrangements, and their child's potential names, with Shen Qi showing affection and care towards Ou Ye.