Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao skips a lecture on bomb-making components extraction from coffee grounds.
• He meets Jennifer, who follows him to Newton Bridge.
• Chen Zhao decides to recreate Newton Bridge using identical wooden sticks or boards.
• Jennifer agrees to take Chen Zhao to meet someone from the Newton Bridge study club if he treats her to dinner.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows interest in structural engineering and determination to recreate Newton Bridge.
• Jennifer: Initially bored and resentful, she later agrees to help Chen Zhao find the study club.

Significant Themes

• The beauty of structural engineering and the allure of solving complex puzzles.
• The contrast between the mundane (lecture) and the exciting (bridge recreation).
• The dynamics of male-female interactions and the unexpected priorities of each.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Jennifer: Despite Jennifer's initial resentment, they interact amiably, with Chen Zhao focused on the bridge and Jennifer on their dinner plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao and Jennifer dine at an expensive restaurant.
• Chen Zhao discovers that the restaurant mainly serves variations of fish and chips.
• Chen Zhao receives a message from Deng Zixin about buying an entire store of bags.
• Chen Zhao tries to discuss Newton Bridge with Jennifer, but she refuses.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Starts to feel annoyed with Jennifer's unwillingness to discuss Newton Bridge.
• Jennifer: Shows irritation when Chen Zhao brings up Newton Bridge, hinting at a personal connection or dislike for the topic.

Significant Themes

• Cultural misunderstandings and stereotypes about wealth and consumer behavior in China.
• The power dynamics between men and women in social situations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Jennifer's conversation is strained due to Jennifer's refusal to discuss Newton Bridge.
• Chen Zhao feels pressured to maintain a polite demeanor despite his growing irritation.
• Jennifer's behavior suggests she might have romantic feelings for Chen Zhao, or at least enjoys teasing him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao describes his ideal woman, leading Jennifer to believe he's single.
• He reveals he has a girlfriend, causing Jennifer disappointment.
• Jennifer confesses her interest in Chen Zhao, asking him to consider dating her.
• Chen Zhao declines, and they decide to be friends instead, exchanging social media details.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Maintains his humble and casual demeanor despite Jennifer's confession. He remains loyal to his girlfriend and handles the situation with tact.
• Jennifer: Shows boldness and directness in expressing her feelings. She quickly accepts Chen Zhao's decision to remain friends and enjoys exploring social media together.

Significant Themes

• Honesty and Directness: Jennifer's straightforward approach to her feelings contrasts with Chen Zhao's more subtle communication style.
• Loyalty: Chen Zhao values his relationship with his girlfriend, demonstrating commitment and faithfulness.
• Friendship: Despite the romantic tension, they both prioritize maintaining a friendly connection.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Jennifer: Their interaction is marked by humor, honesty, and mutual respect. Despite the romantic tension, they maintain a friendly dynamic, with Jennifer's boldness contrasting with Chen Zhao's more reserved approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao attempts to recreate Newton Bridge using building blocks, spending over an hour trying to figure out the structure.
• The next day, he continues his attempt at Newton Bridge, attracting a crowd of spectators, including professors and students from the University of Cambridge.
• Chen Zhao successfully assembles half of the bridge, drawing astonishment from the crowd.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates persistence and dedication in his attempt to recreate Newton Bridge, despite initial failures and mockery from the crowd.
• Deng Zixin shows concern for Chen Zhao's well-being, trying to get him to sleep instead of working on the bridge.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and determination in the face of adversity (Chen Zhao's continuous attempts to build the bridge despite its difficulty and the crowd's mockery).
• The power of focus and dedication (Chen Zhao's ability to block out distractions and maintain his concentration on the task at hand).

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: Deng Zixin expresses concern for Chen Zhao's sleep, while Chen Zhao remains determined to complete his task.
• Chen Zhao and the crowd: Initially mocked and ridiculed, Chen Zhao gains the respect and admiration of the crowd as he progresses in building the bridge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, a teacher from Lop Nur University, attempts to restore Newton Bridge using building blocks.
• Members of the University of Cambridge's Newton Bridge Research Society approach him, inviting him to join their club.
• Chen Zhao reveals he's not a student but a teacher, shocking the club members.
• He explains that if he succeeds in restoring the bridge, their club's purpose would be fulfilled, and they should disband.
• Chen Zhao successfully restores Newton Bridge, causing a stir among the crowd.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his confidence, skill, and disregard for others' opinions.
• The Newton Bridge Research Society members show enthusiasm, disbelief, and eventual shock at Chen Zhao's accomplishment.

Significant Themes

• The power of individual determination and skill in overcoming long-standing challenges.
• The importance of humility and acknowledging one's limitations (shown through the club members' reaction to Chen Zhao's accomplishment).

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with the Newton Bridge Research Society members, showing indifference to their enthusiasm and disbelief.
• The streamer in a sports bra livestreams the event, initially doubting Chen Zhao's ability but later expressing shock at his success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao's restoration of Newton Bridge causes a significant stir at the University of Cambridge.
• Students and teachers react differently to Chen Zhao's presence: students stare in awe but keep their distance, while teachers shower him with praise.
• The University of Cambridge president presents Chen Zhao with an honorary lecturer title and a medal.
• Reporters swarm Chen Zhao at the university gates, indicating the story has gone viral.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao remains humble and somewhat bewildered by the intense attention, comparing himself to a giant panda in a zoo.
• The University of Cambridge president acknowledges Chen Zhao's achievement by offering him an honorary title.

Significant Themes

• Fame and Recognition: The chapter explores the impact of sudden fame on an individual and the different reactions people have towards it.
• Cultural Differences: It touches on the cultural differences in how people express admiration and respect, with foreign teachers being more effusive in their praise compared to the students.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and the Students: Students stare at Chen Zhao but maintain a respectful distance, creating an awkward dynamic.
• Chen Zhao and the Teachers: Teachers congratulate and praise Chen Zhao excessively, making him uncomfortable.
• Chen Zhao and the Reporters: Reporters surround Chen Zhao, indicating the story has gained significant media attention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao's reconstruction of Newton Bridge gains significant attention in British media and online platforms, causing a stir among the public.
• The exchange visit at the University of Cambridge concludes with a grand banquet and ball in an ancient castle.
• Chen Zhao and Jennifer share a moment on the castle's balcony, witnessing a shooting star and making wishes.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao remains calm and collected amidst the media frenzy, showing no signs of arrogance or boastfulness.
• Pete feels defeated and depressed after his failed attempts to mess with Chen Zhao.
• Jennifer expresses her feelings for Chen Zhao, wishing for him to break up with his current girlfriend.

Significant Themes

• The power of media and public opinion, as seen in the British public's reaction to Chen Zhao's achievement.
• The transient nature of life and opportunities, reflected in Jennifer's desire to meet Chen Zhao again and her wish-making with him.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with various British reporters, remaining humble and unassuming despite their praise.
• Pete, Bob, and Fitzgerald give up on their plans to mess with Chen Zhao, leading to the dissolution of their group chat.
• Chen Zhao and Jennifer share a romantic moment on the balcony, witnessing a shooting star and making wishes, only for Jennifer to reveal her wish to Chen Zhao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao receives an intense electric shock from the System Ring, unlike its usual mild static shocks.
• The system informs Chen Zhao that it's evolving in response to his wish to become the most handsome man in the world.
• The system completes its evolution, introducing a new IQ Recharge System based on Worship Points earned through admiration.
• Chen Zhao is given a long-term fixed mission: 'Save Humanity' by predicting and warning about natural disasters.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao becomes excited and hopeful about the system's evolution, believing it will help him become handsome.
• He later feels overwhelmed and responsible when given the mission to predict natural disasters.

Significant Themes

• The system's evolution brings new challenges and responsibilities for Chen Zhao.
• The theme of prediction and preparation for natural disasters is introduced, highlighting the potential consequences of inaction.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with the system, expressing his excitement, confusion, and concern about the mission.
• There are no human interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao discovers he has 226,530 worship points, enough to sustain high intelligence for 75 days.
• He finds a District Genius Ranking, where he is 66th with a Genius Index of 61,200.
• He learns about higher-level rankings (city, provincial, national, continental, worldwide) and wants to reach the top.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao realizes he's not as famous or talented as he thought, which spurs him to work harder.
• He sets a new goal to become number one on all rankings, including the global one.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and desire for recognition.
• The drive to improve and prove oneself.
• The vastness of human talent and achievement.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; Chen Zhao interacts only with the System.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin board a plane at 2:50 a.m.
• Chen Zhao notices an unusual sound from the left wing of the plane
• He presses the call button and alerts the flight attendant about the issue
• The flight attendant informs the captain, and the situation is being assessed

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows keen observation skills and intuition, sensing danger and noticing the abnormal sound from the wing
• Deng Zixin: Initially asleep, wakes up and reacts to Chen Zhao's claim, showing concern for the situation

Significant Themes

• Instinct and intuition: Chen Zhao's ability to sense danger and notice the unusual sound highlights the importance of trusting one's instincts
• Professionalism: The flight attendant's calm and prompt response to the situation demonstrates her professionalism and commitment to safety

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: Their interaction shows concern for each other's well-being and safety, with Deng Zixin initially dismissive of Chen Zhao's claim but later showing support
• Chen Zhao and the flight attendant: Their interaction is brief but crucial, as Chen Zhao alerts the flight attendant to the potential danger, and she promptly addresses the issue with the captain

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, a passenger, expresses concern about the plane's sound, leading to a disagreement among passengers and crew.
• The captain decides to delay the flight for a thorough inspection due to his unease, despite normal data readings.
• The plane returns to the terminal, causing a delay, and passengers criticize Chen Zhao.
• Deng Zixin, Chen Zhao's girlfriend, defends him and scolds passengers who mock him.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Stands by his concern about the plane's sound but remains silent after the delay, unsure if he was right.
• Deng Zixin: Shows her fiery temper and protective nature towards Chen Zhao, standing up for him despite her own doubts.

Significant Themes

• Safety vs. Efficiency: Passengers prioritize efficiency (quick takeoff), while Chen Zhao and the captain prioritize safety.
• Trust vs. Doubt: Some passengers doubt Chen Zhao's judgment, while others trust him. The captain initially doubts but eventually trusts his intuition.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao & Deng Zixin: Deng Zixin supports Chen Zhao publicly, showing her love and protectiveness.
• Passengers & Chen Zhao: Passengers initially mock and criticize Chen Zhao but later wait silently for the inspection result.
• Captain & Crew: The captain makes the final decision despite disagreement from the first officer and observer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An aircraft is grounded for maintenance due to a suspected fault.
• Technicians discover a shattered life-limited part, which could have caused a catastrophic failure if the plane had taken off.
• The captain publicly thanks Chen Zhao for alerting the crew to the potential hazard, averting a disaster.
• The airline offers Chen Zhao a 3.8 million yuan bonus and a lifetime free flight card as gratitude.
• Chen Zhao gains admiration points and improves his ranking on the Genius Rankings.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates exceptional intuition and quick thinking, saving the flight and earning respect.
• The captain shows professionalism and responsibility in addressing the issue and rewarding Chen Zhao.
• Passengers initially skeptical of Chen Zhao become grateful and admiring of his actions.

Significant Themes

• The importance of thorough maintenance and safety checks in aviation.
• The power of intuition and quick thinking in crisis situations.
• The value of gratitude and recognition for heroic actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with the captain, first officer, observer, and flight attendants, earning their respect and admiration.
• Passengers initially mock Chen Zhao but later express their gratitude and admiration for his actions.
• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin share a moment of understanding as he reassures her and the other passengers about the plane's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao returns to Lop Nur University and finds massive posters of himself on the teaching building, detailing his recent achievements.
• He overhears students discussing him and decides to introduce himself, startling one of the students.
• Chen Zhao visits the principal, Shen Meiyu, to submit his exchange report. She reacts strongly when he mentions 'Wang Ganyi', warning him not to discuss that name with anyone else.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows confidence and playfulness when interacting with students. He also demonstrates curiosity and initiative in asking about Wang Ganyi.
• Shen Meiyu: Reveals a stern and secretive side when discussing Wang Ganyi, suggesting she has knowledge of a sensitive or dangerous topic.

Significant Themes

• Fame and Recognition: Chen Zhao's actions and achievements have made him famous on campus, leading to admiration and curiosity among students.
• Secrecy and Danger: The name 'Wang Ganyi' is associated with a taboo topic that could bring trouble or serious consequences if discussed openly.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Students: Chen Zhao playfully interacts with students who are discussing him, showing his approachability and sense of humor.
• Chen Zhao and Shen Meiyu: Their conversation reveals the principal's serious and secretive side, contrasting with her usual gentle demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao, a university professor, starts livestreaming his online fiction writing class, attracting over 1.1 million viewers.
• His two newly published books, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' and 'Spring Tide: Forging Swords', sell out on the first day and reach 3 million copies in a week and a half, becoming bestsellers.
• Chen Zhao earns Worship Points from the livestream and book sales, reaching 500,000 points in two weeks.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao shows his charisma and confidence in the livestream, earning admiration from viewers.
• He demonstrates his dedication to his craft by spending most of his time researching natural disasters to predict and prevent them.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and admiration, as seen through Chen Zhao's ability to earn Worship Points from his livestream and book sales.
• The importance of preparation and knowledge, as Chen Zhao studies natural disasters to gain understanding and potentially prevent them.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao interacts with his students, both in-person and online, sharing his knowledge and earning their respect.
• He also interacts with publishing house employees, discussing the success of his books and expressing his curiosity about their potential sales.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao continues his rapid reading of natural disaster books, having finished the first floor of the library in two weeks.
• He encounters Little Bamboo Shoot, who is upset that he hasn't logged into their game streams. She kicks him for not responding to her invitations.
• Chen Zhao learns that Little Bamboo Shoot is taking a course on natural disasters and expresses interest in enrolling. However, enrollment has ended, and he's told to ask the professor directly.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows dedication to his research on natural disasters, even to the point of wanting to enroll in a course immediately.
• Little Bamboo Shoot: Displayed anger and frustration over Chen Zhao's lack of response to her invitations, showing her reliance on him in games. She also demonstrates her knowledge of the natural disaster course.

Significant Themes

• Dedication and Persistence: Chen Zhao's determination to learn about natural disasters despite obstacles.
• Dependence and Frustration: Little Bamboo Shoot's reliance on Chen Zhao in games and her frustration when he doesn't respond to her invitations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot: Their interaction is filled with tension due to Little Bamboo Shoot's anger, but they eventually reach an agreement for Chen Zhao to play games with her in exchange for the professor's contact information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao visits Lop Nur University to meet Professor Sara Chilman Capio.
• He finds the building old, hazardous, and abandoned-looking, contrasting with the rest of the campus.
• Inside, he finds Sara's office filled with books and dimly lit, with Sara herself appearing to have just woken up.
• Chen Zhao reveals he has the ability to predict natural disasters and wants to learn from Sara to save lives.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows determination and resourcefulness in pursuing his goal, willing to lie to convince Sara.
• Sara Chilman Capio: Initially skeptical, she becomes convinced by Chen Zhao's story and agrees to teach him.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and truth.
• The power of belief and superstition.
• The contrast between appearances and reality.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Sara: Their initial interaction is filled with skepticism and surprise, but they form a teacher-student relationship by the end of the chapter.
• Chen Zhao's lie about his ability: This lie drives the plot forward and convinces Sara to help him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sara gives Chen Zhao a list of 26 books to read and memorize.
• Chen Zhao memorizes all 26 books in one afternoon.
• Sara tests Chen Zhao's knowledge and is astonished by his photographic memory.
• Sara decides to tutor Chen Zhao personally, aiming to teach him everything she knows within a month.
• Chen Zhao studies intensively, learning one-third of Sara's books in just 10 days.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his extraordinary learning ability and dedication to studying natural disasters.
• Sara reveals her past tragedy and expresses her hope that Chen Zhao can succeed where she failed.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against natural disasters and the desire to save lives.
• The importance of knowledge and learning.
• The passing down of knowledge and the responsibility of the older generation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Sara's relationship evolves from initial skepticism to mutual respect and admiration.
• Sara shares her life story with Chen Zhao, revealing her personal connection to the field of natural disaster prediction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao gains vast knowledge about natural disasters, aiming to predict them.
• He audits Professor Sara's classes, while Little Bamboo Shoot pesters him.
• Chen Zhao creates a complex paper tiger to distract Little Bamboo Shoot.
• Chen Zhao reads all books in Sara's office and receives specialized tutoring.
• Sara collapses and vomits blood in her office; Chen Zhao rushes her to the hospital.
• Chen Zhao uses 500,000 Admiration Points to buy a "Temporary Life Extension" item from the system to save Sara.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Becomes more knowledgeable about natural disasters, shows concern for Sara's well-being.
• Professor Sara: Collapses due to an old internal ailment, is in critical condition.
• Little Bamboo Shoot: Continues to be clingy and immature, tries to take apart the paper tiger.

Significant Themes

• Learning and growth: Chen Zhao's relentless pursuit of knowledge.
• Sacrifice: Chen Zhao's willingness to spend a significant amount of Admiration Points to save Sara.
• The cost of knowledge: Sara's life is threatened due to her lifelong dedication to research.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Professor Sara: Chen Zhao learns from Sara and shows concern for her health.
• Chen Zhao and Little Bamboo Shoot: Chen Zhao tries to study, but Little Bamboo Shoot distracts him.
• Chen Zhao and the System: Chen Zhao uses the system to purchase an item to save Sara's life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao uses 530,000 worship points to redeem Sara's life, reducing his total points to 30,000.
• Sara experiences an out-of-body experience, watching doctors attempt to revive her.
• A judge from the underworld appears, explaining Sara's condition and that she's not yet fully dead.
• The judge reveals that Sara's life was 'topped up' by someone, preventing her death, and orders her to forget the experience.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao demonstrates his resolve and selflessness by using almost all his worship points to save Sara.
• Sara faces her mortality, experiences out-of-body phenomenon, and accepts her impending death.
• The judge, despite his casual demeanor, shows respect for Sara's cultural background by dressing as the Grim Reaper.

Significant Themes

• Mortality and acceptance of death.
• The power of connections and intervention in fate.
• The surreal and dreamlike nature of the experience.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao's selfless act for Sara.
• Sara's interaction with the judge, accepting her fate and his instructions.
• The judge's casual yet respectful behavior towards Sara.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Zhao leaves the hospital after Sara stabilizes.
• He brings late-night food to Deng Zixin, who is working on a large investment project.
• Deng Zixin reveals the existence of the United Nations Disaster Agency (UNDA), which Chen Zhao was unaware of.
• Chen Zhao learns that UNDA has the data and resources he needs for his research on predicting natural disasters.
• He expresses his desire to join UNDA, but Deng Zixin informs him that he needs to wait several years due to his education level.

Character Developments

• Chen Zhao: Shows concern for Deng Zixin's well-being, remains dedicated to his research on natural disasters, and becomes determined to join UNDA.
• Deng Zixin: Reveals her investment in UNDA bonds, shows affection towards Chen Zhao, and provides valuable information about UNDA.

Significant Themes

• Information and Knowledge: The importance of accurate and timely information for Chen Zhao's research and the world's safety.
• Patience and Perseverance: Chen Zhao's impatience to join UNDA contrasts with Deng Zixin's advice to wait, highlighting the theme of perseverance in the face of obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Chen Zhao and Deng Zixin: Their relationship deepens as they share a meal and discuss Chen Zhao's research. Deng Zixin provides crucial information about UNDA and offers support to Chen Zhao.
• Chen Zhao's determination to join UNDA is challenged by Deng Zixin's revelation about the education requirement, leading to a tense moment between them.