Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao's photographic memory is discovered when he recites pages from a book he claims to have read in less than ten seconds.
• Professor Gu Ying, an archaeology expert, is astonished by Chen Zhao's ability and invites him to take his class.
• Chen Zhao receives a call from Professor Gustav, who requests his presence for an urgent matter regarding course selection.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Confident in his abilities, he stands up to the professor and demonstrates his photographic memory.
• Professor Gu Ying: Recognizes Chen Zhao's talent and is eager to have him as a student, promoting his classes enthusiastically.
• Professor Gustav: Mysteriously calls Chen Zhao for an urgent matter related to course selection.

Significant Themes

• Talent recognition and appreciation (Professor Gu Ying's eagerness to have Chen Zhao as a student).
• The power of knowledge and memory (Chen Zhao's photographic memory enabling him to recall vast amounts of information).

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Professor Gu Ying: The professor is impressed by Chen Zhao's memory and invites him to take his class.
• Chen Zhao and Professor Gustav: The professor calls Chen Zhao for an urgent matter related to course selection, but the details remain unknown.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao attends an interview for Professor Gustav's Advanced Mathematics Course.
• The interview begins with a test, which Chen Zhao finds easy while others struggle.
• Professor Gustav personally calls Chen Zhao onto the stage, offering him a spot in the course without an interview.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his mathematical prowess and gains Professor Gustav's recognition.
• Professor Gustav shows his enthusiasm and support for Chen Zhao's mathematical abilities.

Significant Themes

• Talent and recognition: Chen Zhao's exceptional mathematical skills are recognized by Professor Gustav.
• Opportunity and choice: Chen Zhao is presented with an opportunity to enroll in a prestigious course but must decide whether to pursue mathematics.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with Professor Gustav, who expresses his confidence in Chen Zhao's mathematical potential.
• Chen Zhao is the center of attention among the other applicants, who are curious about his relationship with Professor Gustav.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao signs up for Professor Gustav's mathematics class after being persuaded by the professor's passionate speech about his mathematical talent.
• Chen Zhao decides to spend the evening petting cats but is kicked in the butt by Little Bamboo Shoot.
• Little Bamboo Shoot reveals she came early to secure courses for the semester.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates humility and consideration for others' feelings by not immediately signing up for Professor Gustav's class, despite the professor's enthusiasm.
• Chen Zhao shows his competitive spirit and dedication to his goals by prioritizing the math competition and his studies.
• Little Bamboo Shoot displays her competitive nature and desire to excel in her academic pursuits.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of excellence and talent recognition (Professor Gustav's desire to teach Chen Zhao).
• The importance of hard work and dedication (Chen Zhao's commitment to his studies and competitions).
• The impact of unexpected events (Little Bamboo Shoot kicking Chen Zhao).

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Professor Gustav: The professor's passion and Chen Zhao's humility lead to a mutual understanding and agreement for Chen Zhao to study under him.
• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot: Their friendly banter and shared history highlight their close relationship, despite their competitive nature. Little Bamboo Shoot's reaction to Chen Zhao's mention of Professor Gu Ying suggests a significant event or connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao qualifies for Professor Gu Ying's archaeology course, causing Little Bamboo Shoot to react strongly due to her failed attempts.
• Chen Zhao meets Shen Meiyu, the new president of Lop Nur University, in the cafeteria. She mistakes him for a student and invites him to teach a course at the School of Literature.
• Shen Meiyu reveals her identity as the university president, shocking Chen Zhao.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows modesty and humility when praised, is shocked and hesitant about the teaching offer.
• Little Bamboo Shoot: Reveals her determination and passion for archaeology, feels jealous and frustrated when Chen Zhao easily qualifies for the course she desires.
• Shen Meiyu: Demonstrates confidence, assertiveness, and a scholarly air. She is open-minded and values genuine ability over age and titles.

Significant Themes

• Age and Ability: Shen Meiyu's disregard for age and focus on genuine ability challenges traditional norms of academia.
• Ambition and Frustration: Little Bamboo Shoot's ambition for archaeology contrasts with her frustration at not being able to secure a spot in the desired course.
• First Impressions: Chen Zhao's initial assumption about Shen Meiyu's identity (a fan or staff member) is proven wrong, highlighting the dangers of judging based on appearances.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot: Their interaction shows their friendly rivalry and banter, with Little Bamboo Shoot feeling jealous of Chen Zhao's easy qualification for the archaeology course.
• Chen Zhao and Shen Meiyu: Their interaction reveals Shen Meiyu's assertiveness and Chen Zhao's modesty and surprise at the teaching offer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao is offered a teaching position at Lop Nur University by President Shen Meiyu.
• Chen Zhao is hesitant and unsure about his qualifications to teach.
• The System assigns Chen Zhao a mission: become a renowned lecturer at Lop Nur University, attract enough students, and draw 3,000+ audit attendances.
• Chen Zhao decides to accept the teaching position and begins preparing for his lectures.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Initially reluctant and insecure about his teaching abilities, he becomes determined after receiving the System's mission.
• Shen Meiyu: She is decisive, sharp, and supportive of Chen Zhao's teaching, offering him guidance and flexibility.

Significant Themes

• The integration of online literature into mainstream academia.
• Overcoming self-doubt and insecurity to pursue new challenges.
• The importance of determination and hard work in achieving personal goals.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Shen Meiyu: They interact through messaging, with Shen Meiyu offering support and advice to Chen Zhao, who is hesitant about teaching.
• Chen Zhao and the System: Chen Zhao receives a mission from the System, which motivates him to accept the teaching position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao considers three options for his class: appreciating online fiction, teaching its history, or training students to write online fiction.
• He chooses the third option after Shen Meiyu, the university president, encourages him to cultivate online fiction writers.
• Chen Zhao decides to call the course "Online Fiction Godhood Writing Course" and agrees to start teaching the next day.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his practical and strategic thinking in choosing the most feasible and beneficial course option.
• Shen Meiyu shows her wisdom, open-mindedness, and support for innovative teaching methods.

Significant Themes

• The potential and advantages of online fiction as a medium for creative expression and career development.
• The importance of innovative and engaging teaching methods to attract students.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Shen Meiyu communicate via instant messaging, discussing the course and Chen Zhao's role as a teacher.
• Chen Zhao observes and interacts with other teachers at the new faculty check-in, highlighting his youth and the diversity of his colleagues.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao attends faculty registration at Lop Nur University.
• He faces disbelief and ridicule from other teachers and professors due to his age and the course he teaches (webnovel writing).
• Several professors express strong disapproval of webnovel writing as a legitimate course.
• Chen Zhao successfully registers as a teacher and receives his faculty card and office keys.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates confidence and composure in the face of adversity, standing up for his course and profession.
• An elderly professor, "Professor Zheng," shows arrogance and disdain for webnovel writing and Chen Zhao's age.
• A university administrator shows support and encouragement for Chen Zhao, recognizing his potential and offering advice.

Significant Themes

• Ageism and prejudice against younger teachers.
• The value and legitimacy of different forms of literature and art (webnovels vs. traditional literature).
• The importance of student approval and teaching effectiveness over seniority and academic hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with various teachers and professors, facing ridicule and disapproval but also receiving support from the university administrator.
• The administrator encourages Chen Zhao to focus on teaching well and achieving results to gain respect from his colleagues.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, now a teacher, receives a schedule with a tight timeline to recruit 400 students for his Internet Literature Writing course within three days.
• He calls Little Bamboo Shoot, a senior student, to promote his course, but she initially shows no interest.
• Chen Zhao reveals his identity as the teacher, convincing Little Bamboo Shoot to enroll.
• Chen Zhao begins planning to attract more students.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Struggles with the challenge of recruiting students, shows determination and creativity in promoting his course.
• Little Bamboo Shoot: Initially skeptical of Chen Zhao's course and teaching position, she eventually enrolls after verifying his identity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of promoting a non-traditional course (Internet Literature Writing) in an academic setting.
• The power dynamics between a teacher and student, and the initial disbelief in Chen Zhao's new role as a teacher.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot: Chen Zhao tries to persuade Little Bamboo Shoot to enroll in his course, leading to a shift in their dynamic as student and teacher.
• Professor Zheng and other teachers: Professor Zheng expresses his disdain for Chen Zhao's presence among the new teachers, highlighting the tension between traditional and modern literary views.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The teachers receive a group notice about the evaluation criteria for their courses at Lop Nur University: student popularity and student achievements.
• The university will cancel courses with a score below 60 after half a semester, while courses with a score above 80 will receive support.
• Chen Zhao, a new teacher, creates a sensational post on the school forum advertising his course, "Online Fiction Writing: The Path to Godhood," promising to teach students to write successful online fiction and earn six-figure manuscript fees.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao is introduced as a bold and unconventional teacher, willing to use sensational tactics to promote his course.
• The other teachers are portrayed as more traditional and conservative, disapproving of Chen Zhao's methods.

Significant Themes

• The importance of student popularity and student achievements in the evaluation of courses.
• The tension between traditional academic values and more commercial or popular approaches to education.

Character Interactions

• The teachers discuss Chen Zhao's unconventional advertising tactics in their group chat, expressing disapproval and surprise.
• Students are drawn to Chen Zhao's course advertisement, expressing excitement and curiosity about the opportunity to learn online fiction writing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, undeterred by other teachers' opinions, continues promoting his course uniquely.
• Other teachers attempt to mimic Chen Zhao's approach but fail to engage students.
• Chen Zhao announces a free livestreamed lecture on web novel writing, attracting over two million viewers.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his innovative teaching methods and understanding of young people's interests.
• Other teachers show their rigidity and lack of understanding of modern teaching methods.

Significant Themes

• Innovation vs. Tradition: Chen Zhao's unconventional methods contrast with the traditional teaching styles of other professors.
• The Power of Engagement: Chen Zhao's ability to engage both students and non-students highlights the importance of making learning interesting and accessible.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with his students and fans, showing his approachability and understanding of their interests.
• Other teachers discuss and criticize Chen Zhao's methods, revealing their skepticism and lack of understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao holds an online livestream class to promote his course on online fiction writing.
• He invites Little Bamboo Shoot, a popular internet personality, to join the livestream to attract more viewers.
• Chen Zhao uses humor and exaggeration to market his course, claiming to teach students how to become top-tier online fiction authors.
• The livestream is watched by other teachers at Lop Nur University, who criticize Chen Zhao's approach.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao is portrayed as confident, humorous, and unconventional in his teaching methods.
• Little Bamboo Shoot is shown to be cooperative and enthusiastic about supporting Chen Zhao's class.
• Professor Zheng and other teachers are depicted as critical and disapproving of Chen Zhao's approach.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the theme of unconventional teaching methods and their effectiveness.
• It also touches on the theme of using popular culture (like online fiction and internet personalities) to engage students.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with Little Bamboo Shoot in a playful and collaborative manner during the livestream.
• The teachers at Lop Nur University interact through a group chat, expressing their disapproval of Chen Zhao's methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter details the first meeting of new teachers at Lop Nur University, where enrollment figures for each teacher's courses are announced.
• The enrollment numbers range from as low as 21 to as high as 1012, with most teachers receiving fewer than 100 students.
• Chen Zhao, the protagonist, arrives late and keeps to himself, expecting low enrollment for his webnovel writing course.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Maintains a calm and composed demeanor despite expecting low enrollment, showing confidence in his course.
• Other teachers: Display varying reactions of shock, disappointment, and relief as their enrollment numbers are announced.

Significant Themes

• Reputation and Expectations: The teachers' enrollment numbers reflect their reputations and the expectations placed upon them.
• Age and Experience: Older, more experienced teachers expect higher enrollment but are often disappointed, while younger teachers like Chen Zhao are underestimated.

Character Interactions

• The teachers and professors discuss Chen Zhao's absence and speculate about his low enrollment numbers.
• Chen Zhao keeps to himself, avoiding interaction with the other teachers.
• Shen Meiyu, the university president, announces the enrollment numbers, causing a range of reactions among the teachers.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao's class enrollment reaches an unprecedented 3,099 students, winning first place in the new course competition.
• Shen Meiyu, the university president, calls Chen Zhao to her office to discuss his situation after the meeting.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates confidence and maturity in handling criticism and envy from his colleagues.
• Shen Meiyu shows concern for Chen Zhao's well-being and willingness to support him.

Significant Themes

• Envy and jealousy among colleagues.
• The importance of student approval and engagement in teaching.
• The struggle between tradition and innovation in education.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Shen Meiyu have a private conversation in her office, where she expresses her concern for his situation and offers help.
• The teachers and professors react with shock and envy to Chen Zhao's overwhelming popularity among students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao requests a larger classroom to accommodate interested students who didn't get into his course.
• He announces a selection process based on a two-thousand-word webnovel chapter submission to choose 400 students.
• Students across Lop Nur University stay up all night writing their submissions.
• Chen Zhao spends two nights reviewing nearly 3,000 submissions, focusing on writing ability and imagination.
• He selects 400 students and notifies them, while the rest receive rejection notices but are still welcome to audit the course.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his dedication and work ethic by reviewing thousands of submissions in a short time.
• Students show their determination and passion for webnovel writing by staying up all night to write their submissions.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Passion: Students' dedication to getting into Chen Zhao's course and their desire to become webnovel masters.
• Writing Ability and Imagination: Chen Zhao's focus on these qualities while reviewing submissions, highlighting their importance in webnovel writing.
• Plagiarism: The taboo of plagiarism is emphasized, with Chen Zhao rejecting all plagiarized submissions.

Character Interactions

• Students in Dorm 606 try to convince Zhang Bo to join them in playing basketball or gaming, but he remains focused on writing his submission.
• Chen Zhao interacts with the students through his notifications, setting expectations and guidelines for the course.

Key Plot Points

• Chen Zhao, hired as a teacher, realizes he hasn't chosen any classes for himself, leaving him with only two math classes and an empty schedule.
• On the first day of his webnovel class, he finds the classroom packed with students, with many more trying to squeeze in.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao shows anxiety and forgetfulness when he realizes he hasn't chosen his own classes.
• He demonstrates determination and humor as he struggles to enter his own classroom.

Significant Themes

• The popularity and demand for Chen Zhao's webnovel class.
• The high expectations and standards for the course, as reflected in the completion requirements.

Character Interactions

• Students eagerly await Chen Zhao's arrival, discussing and laughing together.
• Chen Zhao interacts with the students, making jokes and confirming their attendance for the lecture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao reveals the high passing requirements for his course, shocking the students.
• He announces that he will personally guide each student and act as both teacher and editor.
• The class begins with students registering on the Tomato Novel app and creating pen names.
• Several teachers from the School of Literature sneak in to observe the class but are shocked to find the classroom and hallway filled with students eager to listen.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his commitment to his students' success and his understanding of the web novel industry.
• The students show dedication and eagerness to learn, even willing to stand outside the classroom to listen.
• The observing teachers are initially dismissive of Chen Zhao's teaching methods but are later silenced by Professor Li's suggestion to initiate a faculty impeachment.

Significant Themes

• The high expectations and pressure Chen Zhao places on his students to become renowned web novel authors.
• The contrast between the traditional literary education of the observing teachers and the web novel writing taught by Chen Zhao.
• The dedication and passion of the students for web novel writing.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with his students, guiding them and encouraging them to register on the Tomato Novel app.
• The observing teachers interact with each other, expressing their disbelief and disapproval of Chen Zhao's teaching methods.
• Professor Li suggests initiating a faculty impeachment against Chen Zhao, silencing the other teachers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Li Jinglun initiates a faculty impeachment against Chen Zhao due to his unconventional teaching methods in webnovel writing.
• Chen Zhao is unaware of the impeachment and is enjoying his time with Deng Zixin, his girlfriend.
• An inspection team will audit Chen Zhao's class on Friday to assess his teaching qualifications.

Character Developments

• Professor Li Jinglun: Shows resolve in initiating the impeachment, valuing openness and direct confrontation. He believes Chen Zhao's teaching methods are inappropriate for a university setting.
• Chen Zhao: Initially unaware of the impeachment, he is later shocked and panicked. He reflects on his teaching methods and understands Professor Li's perspective.

Significant Themes

• Tradition vs Modernity: Professor Li represents traditional academic values, while Chen Zhao embodies modern, unconventional teaching methods.
• Consequences of Actions: The faculty impeachment process is portrayed as serious and risky, with potential severe consequences for both parties.

Character Interactions

• Professor Li Jinglun and Chen Zhao: Their differing views on teaching methods lead to a conflict, with Professor Li taking a strong stance against Chen Zhao's unconventional approach.
• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: They enjoy a peaceful and happy week together, supporting each other through personal challenges (Chen Zhao's potential job loss and Deng Zixin's financial setback).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao is impeached by a professor and faces an inspection team from the school to evaluate his teaching.
• The inspection team, led by Professor Li (who impeached Chen Zhao), attends his online fiction class to assess his qualifications.
• The classroom is packed with students eager to attend Chen Zhao's class, surprising the inspection team.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao remains calm and confident about the inspection, planning to teach more "literary" material to pass the evaluation.
• Deng Zixin shows concern for Chen Zhao and offers to help, displaying a growing affection for him.
• Professor Li is nervous and confident in his decision to impeach Chen Zhao, believing that Chen's teaching will be found lacking.

Significant Themes

• The clash between traditional and modern teaching methods.
• The importance of student engagement and word-of-mouth in evaluating a teacher's effectiveness.
• The tension between academic freedom and institutional control.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: They share a playful, flirtatious dynamic, with Deng showing concern for Chen and Chen teasing her in return.
• Chen Zhao and Professor Li: Tension exists between them, as Professor Li believes Chen is unqualified and Chen is determined to prove him wrong.
• The inspection team and the students: The team is surprised by the students' enthusiasm for Chen Zhao's class, which challenges their initial assumptions about his teaching abilities.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, a webnovel writer and teacher, gives a lecture on writing techniques using literary classics as examples.
• He analyzes the first chapters of Journey to the West, Water Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms to illustrate conflict and suspense.
• He connects various webnovel tropes to their historical and literary origins, citing numerous classics and authors.
• The class ends with the students erupting into spontaneous applause, and even the inspection delegation stands to applaud.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his versatility as a teacher, showing he can teach in a sophisticated and engaging manner.
• Professor Li, who had intended to oust Chen Zhao, is left speechless and defeated after the class.
• Shen Meiyu, a school leader, is impressed by Chen Zhao's teaching ability.

Significant Themes

• The connection between webnovels and traditional literature.
• The importance of conflict and suspense in storytelling.
• The value of historical and literary knowledge in webnovel writing.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao captivates his students with his insightful and engaging lecture.
• Professor Li's attempt to discredit Chen Zhao backfires, leaving him humiliated.
• The school leaders from the inspection delegation are won over by Chen Zhao's teaching ability, leading to Professor Li's resignation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao is summoned to Principal Shen Meiyu's office.
• Shen Meiyu informs Chen Zhao that Professor Li's impeachment against him has been dismissed due to lack of evidence, and Chen Zhao will continue teaching.
• Shen Meiyu offers Chen Zhao a larger classroom due to high student demand for his courses.
• Chen Zhao reveals he will be participating in the semifinals of the TV show 'Lots of Brain Juice' and will also join the university's mathematics competition team upon his return.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates magnanimity by trying to plead for Professor Li, showing he's not vindictive despite the attempted impeachment.
• Shen Meiyu displays a strong, decisive side beneath her gentle appearance, emphasizing her commitment to fair and strict administration.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and Ability: The chapter highlights the extraordinary intellectual capabilities of various characters, emphasizing that intelligence can manifest in diverse ways.
• Fairness and Justice: The resolution of Professor Li's impeachment case underscores the importance of fair processes and consequences for actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Shen Meiyu: Their interaction shows respect and mutual understanding, with Shen Meiyu supporting Chen Zhao's teaching and extracurricular activities, and Chen Zhao appreciating her support.
• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: Their conversation about the TV show reveals their close relationship and shared interests, with Deng Zixin asking thought-provoking questions.