Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, with an IQ boosted to 480, completes the Rubik's Cube Wall challenge in 15 seconds.
• Other contestants struggle, with only two managing to find the altered square within the time limit.
• Chen Zhao wins the first round with full marks (10 points).
• In the second round, Mental Arithmetic King, Chen Zhao answers two complex math problems instantly, earning him two points.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his extraordinary mental arithmetic skills and calculation speed.
• Other contestants struggle to keep up with Chen Zhao's pace, highlighting his superiority.

Significant Themes

• The theme of intelligence and its applications is reinforced as Chen Zhao uses his boosted IQ to outperform other contestants.
• The theme of competition and dominance is evident as Chen Zhao crushes the competition in the first two rounds.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with the other contestants through competition, with his exceptional skills setting him apart.
• The host interacts with Chen Zhao and the other contestants, announcing challenges and verifying answers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, contestant No. 006, demonstrates exceptional calculating ability, answering questions quickly and accurately in the first two rounds.
• In the third round, "Face the AI Chess Player," the contestants will play Gomoku against an unbeatable AI chess player named Heavy Armor Knight, developed by Seattle Beetle Artificial Intelligence Company.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Proves himself to be an exceptional contestant with remarkable calculating skills, earning the respect and awe of the audience and fellow contestants.
• Bob Lee Pozman: CEO of Seattle Beetle Artificial Intelligence Company, introduces the AI chess player Heavy Armor Knight with pride and confidence in its unbeatable capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The gap between human intelligence and artificial intelligence.
• The impact of technology on competition and human capabilities.
• The pressure and mental strain of competing against an unbeatable opponent.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with fellow contestants, demonstrating his superior calculating skills and causing them to lose confidence and morale.
• The host facilitates the competition and interacts with Chen Zhao and Bob Lee Pozman.
• Bob Lee Pozman boasts about the AI chess player Heavy Armor Knight to the audience, creating anticipation and tension for the third round.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Contestants watch the introduction of the "Heavy Armor Knight," an AI chess player, and express concern about its power.
• No one volunteers to go first against the AI, so Contestant Number One, a little girl, is chosen.
• The AI defeats the first four contestants quickly (36, 35, 31, and 26 moves respectively).
• Chen Zhao, the top performer so far, enters the stage to face the AI.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao shows confidence in his ability to defeat the AI, but he wants to observe it first.
• The AI, "Heavy Armor Knight," demonstrates its speed and strength by defeating the first four contestants quickly.

Significant Themes

• The gap between human and AI capabilities in strategic games.
• The importance of observation and strategy in competition.

Character Interactions

• The contestants discuss their concerns about the AI among themselves, excluding Chen Zhao.
• The audience becomes excited and supportive of Chen Zhao as he enters the stage.
• Chen Zhao interacts with the audience by waving and smiling before focusing on the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao plays against the AI chess player, "Heavy Armor Knight," in the final round.
• He sets a complex trap using rapid-fire moves, aiming to outmaneuver the AI's limited calculation capabilities.
• The AI hesitates and freezes after realizing the trap but fails to escape, ultimately conceding defeat.
• Chen Zhao wins with 186 moves, the highest number in the competition.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking, calculation skills, and patience, proving his superiority over the AI.
• Bozman, the representative of the AI's company, becomes embarrassed and angry after his boasts about the AI's invincibility are proven false.

Significant Themes

• Human intelligence vs. artificial intelligence: Chen Zhao's victory challenges the notion that AI is superior to human cognition in complex strategic tasks.
• Strategic planning and long-term thinking: Chen Zhao's success relies on his ability to consider the overall board situation and plan ahead, unlike the AI, which focuses on short-term calculations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao remains focused and unperturbed throughout the match, ignoring the audience's reactions and comments.
• Bozman's public humiliation leads him to seek a way to regain his dignity, setting the stage for potential future conflicts or challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao defeats the AI, Heavy Armor Knight, in Gomoku.
• Bozman, the representative of the AI's developer, challenges Chen Zhao to play other board games (chess, Go, Chinese chess) against the advanced Heavy Armor Knight II.
• Chen Zhao declines, arguing that Gomoku has depth and that Heavy Armor Knight is not cutting-edge. He suggests challenging top human masters instead.
• Bozman accepts Chen Zhao's challenge, promising that Heavy Armor Knight II will defeat all human masters.
• Chen Zhao earns a perfect score and advances to the next round.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his quick wit, sharp tongue, and confidence, both in his gameplay and his interactions with Bozman.
• Bozman shows his determination to prove the superiority of his company's AI, despite facing initial defeat and humiliation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between human intelligence and artificial intelligence.
• The depth and complexity of seemingly simple games like Gomoku.
• The importance of humility and learning from defeat.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Bozman engage in a verbal sparring match, with Chen Zhao holding his own and even gaining the upper hand.
• The audience is engaged and entertained by the exchange between Chen Zhao and Bozman, showing their support for Chen Zhao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao unexpectedly connects with Deng Zixin over the phone.
• Deng Zixin reveals she's swimming in the ocean at night, with a wooden basin containing her phone, power bank, drinks, and fried chicken drumsticks.
• Chen Zhao tells Deng Zixin about his appearance on "Lots of Brain Juice," hoping she'll watch it.
• Deng Zixin confesses, "I miss you very much," before hanging up, leaving Chen Zhao confused and uncertain about her feelings.
• On the night of the show's airing, Chen Zhao waits for Deng Zixin's message but receives none.
• Deng Zixin, in California, watches the show and takes screenshots of Chen Zhao's face, showing her interest in him.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Realizes he doesn't know Deng Zixin well despite his high intelligence and becomes determined to understand her better.
• Deng Zixin: Shows affection towards Chen Zhao through her actions (watching the show, taking screenshots), but keeps her feelings ambiguous.

Significant Themes

• Unspoken feelings and communication barriers between Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin.
• The passage of time and the changes it brings, as represented by Deng Zixin's move to California.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: Their conversation is filled with tension and unspoken emotions, with Deng Zixin hanging up abruptly after confessing her feelings.
• Deng Zixin and Mushroom Head: Mushroom Head teases Deng Zixin about her feelings for Chen Zhao, showing their close friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao returns to his hometown early in the morning to avoid reporters but finds them already camping outside his house.
• He is interviewed by the reporters and later hosts a grand banquet for his relatives and friends.
• The System Ring activates, presenting Chen Zhao with a quest to diagnose and treat the villagers' ailments in exchange for a System Upgrade and a God-level "Observation" Medical Skill Experience Book.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates humility when praised by his friends and family.
• He shows maturity and wisdom in handling the reporters and the villagers' expectations.
• Chen Zhao's parents display their cunning and hospitality in dealing with the reporters and villagers.

Significant Themes

• The pressure of fame and the intrusion of media on personal life (reporters camping outside Chen Zhao's house).
• The importance of humility and wisdom in handling expectations and responsibilities (Chen Zhao and his parents).
• The power of knowledge and skill in helping others (Chen Zhao's diagnosis of the old man).

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with reporters, initially trying to evade them but later cooperating for the interview.
• He reconnects with his parents, showing affection and respect.
• Chen Zhao diagnoses and offers treatment to the old man, demonstrating his newfound medical skills and gaining the old man's trust and respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, a young man, returns home for the New Year and shocks his family by writing prescriptions and diagnosing illnesses.
• He diagnoses his cousin with a brain tumor and his paralyzed aunt with a treatable condition, demonstrating his medical knowledge.
• His family and friends are initially skeptical but become convinced of his abilities as he accurately diagnoses hidden ailments.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Proves his medical prowess, remains calm and composed under scrutiny, and shows empathy towards his relatives' health concerns.
• Chen Zhao's family and friends: Initially skeptical, they gradually accept and are amazed by Chen Zhao's medical skills.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and expertise (Chen Zhao's medical skills).
• The importance of health and well-being.
• The dynamics of family relationships and reunions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with his family and friends, displaying his medical knowledge and earning their respect.
• His mother and aunt initially doubt him but later show concern for their relatives' health based on Chen Zhao's diagnoses.
• Chen Zhao's cousin is scared but ultimately trusts Chen Zhao's diagnosis and goes to the hospital for a check-up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Panda, the author, announces a day off due to burnout and personal issues.
• The chapter is a personal reflection and apology to readers for the lack of updates.
• Panda shares reasons for exhaustion, including work pressure and personal matters.
• Panda promises increased updates during winter break.

Character Developments

• Panda: Struggles with burnout and exhaustion, shows empathy and understanding towards readers.

Significant Themes

• Burnout and exhaustion.
• The importance of self-care and rest.
• The author's connection with readers.

Character Interactions

• Panda interacts with readers through this personal reflection, expressing gratitude and promising more updates in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, the top scorer, attempts to diagnose and treat Aunt Li's wheelchair-bound condition but finds it beyond his current capabilities.
• He notices Aunt Li's throat discomfort and prescribes medicine for it, claiming instant results.
• Aunt Li drinks the medicine, and her throat improves noticeably within minutes, convincing everyone of Chen Zhao's medical prowess.
• Chen Zhao proceeds to take pulses and prescribe medicine for the other relatives and friends, accurately diagnosing various conditions and advising on treatments.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Establishes his medical skills and gains respect from his relatives and friends, demonstrating confidence and competence.
• Aunt Li: Initially skeptical, she becomes a believer in Chen Zhao's abilities after experiencing the medicine's immediate effect.

Significant Themes

• The power of traditional Chinese medicine and its immediate effects.
• The importance of trust and credibility in medical practice.
• The impact of Chen Zhao's academic achievements on his newfound medical reputation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Aunt Li: Their interaction leads to Aunt Li's recovery and Chen Zhao's recognition as a skilled physician.
• Chen Zhao and his family: His mother scolds him for overstepping, while his father is skeptical of his medical abilities.
• Chen Zhao and the relatives/friends: They initially doubt Chen Zhao's medical skills but become convinced after seeing his accurate diagnoses and the immediate effect of his prescribed medicine.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao completes the system task and receives an upgrade.
• The upgrade adds two new functions: viewing personal Fame Value and total assets, and generating Resentment Value by making a designated target feel resentment.
• Chen Zhao discovers his total assets are over 10 million yuan and his Fame Value is over 2 million.
• The system designates Little Bamboo Shoot as the first target for generating Resentment Value.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao learns about his wealth and Fame Value, leading to a mix of surprise and satisfaction.
• Little Bamboo Shoot is introduced as a target for generating Resentment Value, showing her fiery personality.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and its influence on one's life.
• The concept of Fame Value and its potential uses.
• The introduction of Resentment Value and its generation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with Little Bamboo Shoot through QQ messages, successfully generating Resentment Value.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao teases Little Bamboo Shoot to harvest resentment for high-IQ time.
• Little Bamboo Shoot informs Chen Zhao that the start of the semester at Lop Nur University might be moved up due to an upcoming international mathematics competition.
• Chen Zhao learns about the competition's existence but is overwhelmed by the number of quadrennial international mathematics competitions.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows a mischievous side by teasing Little Bamboo Shoot, but also demonstrates a sense of guilt and remorse afterward. He's initially confused and overwhelmed by the news of the competition.
• Little Bamboo Shoot: Still angry at Chen Zhao for his earlier teasing, but shows concern for his well-being by warning him about the potential change in the school semester.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Rivalry: Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot's relationship is complex, with elements of both friendship (concern for each other's well-being) and rivalry (teasing and resentment).
• Ambition and Competition: The upcoming mathematics competition highlights the competitive nature of the academic world and the ambition of students to excel.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot's interaction is filled with banter and teasing, but also shows mutual concern. Their conversation reveals that they are close friends who keep each other informed about important matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao identifies the Lingeyin International Youth Mathematics Competition as the suitable one for him.
• The competition involves solving a single, extremely difficult problem within a variable time frame (3 days to 8 months).
• Chen Zhao decides to start preparing early by learning university-level mathematics.
• He orders numerous mathematics textbooks and masters them at an astonishing speed in just one week.
• Lop Nur University contacts Chen Zhao, inviting him to join their competition preparation team for the Lingeyin competition.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates exceptional learning abilities, mastering university-level mathematics in a short time.
• He shows dedication and initiative in preparing for the competition.
• Teacher Yan Falian is introduced as the instructor for the competition preparation team, displaying professionalism and efficiency.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Hard Work: Chen Zhao's proactive approach to learning and preparation highlights the importance of hard work and dedication.
• Overcoming Challenges: The difficulty of the competition problems and the vastness of mathematical knowledge emphasize the need to face and overcome challenges.
• Growth and Learning: Chen Zhao's rapid learning pace and absorption of new knowledge underscore the theme of personal growth and continuous learning.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with Teacher Yan Falian, who recruits him for the competition team, showing professional courtesy and respect.
• Although not physically present, Little Bamboo Shoot's prediction about Chen Zhao being recruited comes true, indicating a form of interaction and validation of his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao informs Teacher Yan about his participation in the TV show 'Lots of Brain Juice' and arranges to leave for Lop Nur University on Saturday.
• Chen Zhao wants to see Deng Zixin before leaving but doesn't receive a response.
• Chen Zhao spends two days preparing for his journey and has a farewell meal with Lu Dai and Little Bamboo Shoot.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao shows responsibility by informing his teacher about his TV show commitment and diligently prepares for his journey.
• Deng Zixin struggles with her feelings for Chen Zhao, as seen in her conversation with Mushroom Head.
• Chen Zhao feels melancholic about Deng Zixin's lack of response and her potential decision to make a clean break.

Significant Themes

• Separation and New Beginnings: Chen Zhao is leaving for university, marking a significant change in his life and a separation from his current life.
• Unrequited Love: Chen Zhao's feelings for Deng Zixin remain unreciprocated, causing him emotional distress.
• Responsibility and Preparation: Chen Zhao demonstrates responsibility by informing his teacher about his commitments and preparing thoroughly for his journey.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Teacher Yan: They have a brief but cordial conversation about Chen Zhao's TV show commitment and his upcoming journey to Lop Nur University.
• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, Chen Zhao's desire to see Deng Zixin before leaving highlights his feelings for her, while her lack of response indicates her struggle with her own emotions.
• Chen Zhao, Lu Dai, and Little Bamboo Shoot: They share a farewell meal, with Lu Dai and Little Bamboo Shoot trying to comfort Chen Zhao about his upcoming journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao learns about the eccentric atmosphere at Lop Nur University from Lu Dai and Little Bamboo Shoot.
• Chen Zhao has a drunken encounter with Deng Zixin on the stairs of their residential complex.
• Deng Zixin returns home, and they spend time together. Chen Zhao confesses his feelings to her.
• Deng Zixin reveals she's bought two apartments near Lop Nur University, one for herself and one to rent out, hinting at Chen Zhao to rent the latter.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Realizes his feelings for Deng Zixin and gains courage to confess. His persistence pays off as Deng Zixin reciprocates.
• Deng Zixin: Returns home after her trip, shows signs of reciprocating Chen Zhao's feelings. She takes initiative in their relationship by buying apartments near Lop Nur University.

Significant Themes

• Unspoken Feelings and Confession: Both characters harbor feelings for each other but struggle to express them. Chen Zhao's confession finally bridges the gap between them.
• Age Gap: Despite the age difference, both characters are willing to explore a relationship, challenging societal norms.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: Their interaction evolves from a drunken encounter to a heartfelt confession, leading to a mutual understanding of their feelings.
• Chen Zhao, Lu Dai, and Little Bamboo Shoot: They share a meal and drinks, with Lu Dai and Little Bamboo Shoot offering support and encouragement to Chen Zhao before his departure to Lop Nur University.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao travels to Lop Nur University in the Gobi Desert, passing through an artificial forest before reaching the university town.
• He inspects his newly rented apartment and finds it fully furnished and luxurious.
• Upon arriving on campus, he encounters many cats and dogs, and is swatted by a tabby cat when trying to pet it.
• He registers for the semester using a high-tech app called "Lop Nur Freshman Butler" and is immediately informed that he has been selected for the Mathematics Competition Preparation Team, with classes starting that afternoon.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao shows curiosity and wonder at the unique environment and culture of Lop Nur University.
• Deng Zixin, though not physically present, is introduced as Chen Zhao's landlord and girlfriend, with her eccentric rent-charging behavior hinting at her independent and mysterious nature.

Significant Themes

• The isolation and uniqueness of Lop Nur University, both in its location and its culture.
• The blend of high technology and nature, as seen in the artificial forest and the advanced university app.
• The unexpected and quirky aspects of the university, such as the abundance of cats and dogs, and the immediate start of classes.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with the driver, who is stoic and focused on his task.
• Chen Zhao attempts to interact with a tabby cat, but the cat swats his hand, showing a playful and independent nature.
• Chen Zhao's interaction with the university app highlights its advanced features and his initial confusion with its navigation system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao discovers the school cafeteria offers free meals, with students piling up expensive dishes.
• In the classroom, he encounters several unusual students: a sleeping fat guy, a drinking poor boy, and a girl catching cats.
• The cat-catching girl asks Chen Zhao to help watch the cats, leading to a chaotic scene.
• After settling the cats, the girl tells Chen Zhao about Professor Gustav's reputation and teaching methods.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Initially shocked by the free cafeteria and odd classmates, he becomes flustered but ultimately helps the cat-catching girl.
• Cat-catching girl: Revealed to be knowledgeable about Professor Gustav, she shows enthusiasm for his class despite the chaos caused by her cat-catching.

Significant Themes

• Freedom and excess in the cafeteria, contrasting with the chaos in the classroom.
• The eccentricity of some students and their disregard for typical classroom behavior.
• The reputation and teaching methods of Professor Gustav, highlighting his brilliance and disregard for student understanding.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and the cat-catching girl: They interact due to the cat situation, with Chen Zhao helping her despite his initial discomfort.
• Chen Zhao and the other oddball students: He observes them but doesn't interact directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao meets a girl who's been retaking the same math class for three years due to its extreme difficulty.
• Professor Gustav, the eccentric teacher, arrives late wearing pink teddy bear pajamas and writes an incredibly complex problem on the board.
• Chen Zhao stays up all night solving the problem and falls asleep at his desk.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his exceptional mathematical ability by attempting to solve the complex problem on the first day.
• Professor Gustav is introduced as a brilliant but eccentric mathematician who teaches in German and bases passing on solving his problems.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the theme of extreme difficulty in academic pursuits, with the math problem serving as a symbol of this challenge.
• It also touches on the theme of perseverance, as Chen Zhao spends the entire night trying to solve the problem.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts briefly with the cat-holding girl, who provides information about the class and the teacher.
• Chen Zhao's interaction with Professor Gustav is limited to the teacher's disapproving glance at his absence from the second class.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Gustav takes attendance; Chen Zhao is absent.
• Chen Zhao arrives late, drenched in sweat, and is told he's been removed from the math competition group and the course.
• Chen Zhao presents a solution to the previous day's problem, impressing Professor Gustav.
• Professor Gustav assigns a new problem; students struggle to solve it, including Chen Zhao.
• The next day, Chen Zhao hasn't solved the problem yet, but Professor Gustav brings an early graduation certificate for him.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Initially portrayed as arrogant for skipping class, he proves his brilliance by solving the first problem quickly. However, he struggles with the second problem, showing he's not infallible.
• Professor Gustav: Initially stern and unforgiving, he becomes impressed by Chen Zhao's abilities and even brings an early graduation certificate for him.

Significant Themes

• Genius vs. Average: The chapter explores the differences between geniuses and average students, with Chen Zhao being a genius among geniuses.
• Hubris and Humility: Chen Zhao's initial arrogance is challenged by his struggle with the second problem, teaching him humility.
• Perseverance: Despite not solving the problem yet, Chen Zhao continues to work on it, showing perseverance.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Professor Gustav: Their interaction shifts from hostile (Professor Gustav kicking Chen Zhao out) to respectful (Professor Gustav bringing an early graduation certificate).
• Chen Zhao and his classmates: Initially jealous and mocking, they become more respectful and relieved when they see Chen Zhao struggling with the second problem.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao arrives early to class, having stayed up late again.
• He submits his solution to the second problem, which Professor Gustav initially finds confusing.
• After verifying Chen Zhao's solution, Professor Gustav passes him and allows him to skip the rest of the course.
• Chen Zhao, now free, tries to pet campus animals but scares them away.
• He ends up at the First Library and begins reading books at an incredibly fast pace.
• A librarian, Professor Gu, accuses Chen Zhao of fooling around and ruining books due to his rapid page-flipping.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his exceptional problem-solving skills and intelligence by solving the second problem quickly.
• He shows curiosity and a desire to learn, spending his free time reading at the library.
• Professor Gu is introduced as a stern and quick-tempered librarian who initially misjudges Chen Zhao's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and Genius: Chen Zhao's extraordinary mental capacity and problem-solving skills are highlighted.
• Perception vs. Reality: Professor Gu misinterprets Chen Zhao's rapid reading as fooling around, leading to a misunderstanding.
• Patience and Understanding: Chen Zhao's impatience in chasing the animals and Professor Gu's quick temper contrast with the patience required for understanding and learning.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with his classmates, who are amazed by his problem-solving speed but also feel a growing gap between themselves and him.
• Chen Zhao and Professor Gustav have a brief interaction, with the professor acknowledging Chen Zhao's unique solution and passing him.
• Chen Zhao's encounter with Professor Gu at the library results in a misunderstanding and a heated exchange.