Ch. 1Reborn
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Qiye, a point guard, returns to his 21-year-old self in 2012 after winning a basketball game he originally lost.
- He discovers he has a Virtual Intelligent Life Incubator, a device that can grow into a super-intelligent AI, from a future global promotion.
- The AI, currently in a basic chat mode, requires a Supercomputing Center with an initial investment of 5-10 billion to fully start up.
Character Developments
- Lin Qiye: Realizes his rebirth and the opportunity it presents. He's determined to nurture the AI to maturity.
- Li Nanguang (Eyeglasses Man): Helps Lin Qiye by giving him the Metal Cube containing the AI. In the future, he becomes an Internet mogul.
- Jiang Dabao: Makes the final three-pointer. Later becomes the boss of a viral barbecue restaurant.
- Lin Na (Class Belle): Rarely watches games but laughs and chats with the team's forward, Song Xiaogang. Their relationship is complicated post-graduation.
Significant Themes
- Rebirth and second chances: Lin Qiye's return to his younger self allows him to revisit his past and make different choices.
- The power of intelligence and technology: The Virtual Intelligent Life Incubator represents the potential for AI to revolutionize various aspects of life.
- The unpredictability of life: Despite initial appearances, the lives of Lin Qiye's peers take unexpected turns.
Character Interactions
- Lin Qiye interacts with his teammates, including Li Nanguang, Jiang Dabao, and Lin Na, after the basketball game. He also communicates with the AI through text.
- Lin Qiye's roommates are mentioned but not present in the dormitory when he returns.