Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Shizhe learns about Yan Yanran's financial prowess from Yin Qi.
• Tang Shizhe studies the Brood Mother's transformation and initiates the incubation process.
• The Brood Mother successfully splits into a basic human form, which will take eleven hours to fully develop.
• Tang Shizhe realizes he stood up Yin Qi and Yan Yanran for dinner and tries to apologize via message.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe demonstrates his scientific curiosity and meticulousness in studying the Brood Mother's transformation.
• Yin Qi and Yan Yanran show their determination to follow Tang Shizhe, revealing their curiosity and adventurous spirits.
• Tang Yi displays his strategic thinking in suggesting the Brood Mother's utility for overseas expansion.

Significant Themes

• The theme of transformation and change, both physical (the Brood Mother's incubation) and personal (Tang Shizhe's evolution from a carefree student to a driven entrepreneur).
• The theme of curiosity and discovery, as Tang Shizhe delves into the mysteries of the Brood Mother and the two women investigate Tang Shizhe's whereabouts.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi collaborate in studying the Brood Mother and planning the Splitters' expansion.
• Yin Qi and Yan Yanran bond over their shared curiosity about Tang Shizhe and decide to follow him.
• Tang Shizhe attempts to apologize to Yin Qi and Yan Yanran after standing them up, showing his awareness of his mistake.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Shizhe helps a woman, Zhao Yin, in a car accident and arrives late for a meeting with Yan Yanran and Yin Qi.
• Tang Yi and the Splitters investigate Zhao Yin's car and residence to gather information about her habits and personality.
• They find that Zhao Yin lives alone, is reclusive, and has mild mysophobia and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
• Zhao Yin's body is buried, and her social network is organized.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe: Shows kindness and responsibility by helping Zhao Yin, but also displays a calm and calculated demeanor in handling the situation.
• Tang Yi: Demonstrates thoroughness and efficiency in collecting information about Zhao Yin.
• Zhao Yin: Revealed to be a reclusive individual with specific habits and preferences.

Significant Themes

• The importance of observation and data collection in understanding and manipulating individuals.
• The consequences of one's actions and the necessity of covering tracks (e.g., burying Zhao Yin's body).

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi: Work together to handle the situation, with Tang Yi reporting to Tang Shizhe.
• Tang Shizhe and Yan Yanran/Yin Qi: Their meeting is delayed due to the accident, causing some dissatisfaction among the two women.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Shizhe and his team are developing a new virus to spread through Shield Software, aiming to infect a large number of devices and make a profit by charging users to remove it.
• The Brood Mother splits, creating a new Splitter resembling Zhao Yin, who is sent to impersonate her and gather information.
• Shield Software's update infects over 100 million devices worldwide with the new virus.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe: Shows excitement and satisfaction in his villainous plans, and has a peculiar habit of sweating when his wealth increases.
• Zhao Yin/Brood Mother: Successfully splits and adapts to her new identity, practicing to mimic Zhao Yin's voice and mannerisms.
• Tang Yi: Proves to be tech-savvy and manipulative, orchestrating the virus spread and promoting Shield Software through advertorials.

Significant Themes

• Greed and corruption: Tang Shizhe's team exploits the vulnerabilities of free software and users' reliance on it to make a quick profit.
• Deception and impersonation: The Brood Mother's ability to mimic others is used to infiltrate and gather information.
• Global reach: The virus's rapid spread highlights the interconnectedness of the world through technology.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi: Work together to plan and execute the virus attack, with Tang Yi showing unwavering support for Tang Shizhe's decisions.
• Tang Shizhe and the Brood Mother: Tang Shizhe shows no emotional attachment to the Brood Mother, treating her as a tool for gathering information.
• Zhao Yin and Tang Yi: Tang Yi drives Zhao Yin home after her split and provides her with the necessary information to adapt to her new identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The new Vampire virus targets only devices with the Shield software installed, causing widespread panic and media frenzy.
• The CEO of Shield is besieged by reporters and faces potential legal consequences.
• The price of Leiden Coin skyrockets due to the virus, with Tang Shizhe profiting significantly from its appreciation.
• Tang Shizhe receives a call from Boss Long, who informs him that he might have to sell the factory and asks Tang to pack his things.

Character Developments

• The CEO of Shield faces the consequences of his arrogance and is now desperate and defeated.
• Tang Shizhe becomes incredibly wealthy due to the Leiden Coin price surge and expresses his desire to spend extravagantly.
• Boss Long faces financial difficulties and is forced to consider selling his factory.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (e.g., the CEO of Shield's arrogance and Tang Shizhe's desire to spend recklessly).
• Karma and retribution (e.g., the CEO of Shield facing the consequences of his actions and the virus creator targeting his company).
• The power of money and wealth (e.g., Tang Shizhe's newfound wealth and Boss Long's financial struggles).

Character Interactions

• The CEO of Shield interacts with reporters, facing their accusations and questions.
• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi discuss the release of the specialized removal software.
• Tang Shizhe speaks with Boss Long about the potential sale of the factory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Manager Long, Tang Shizhe's landlord, visits him, revealing he's in debt due to an investment gone wrong in a security software company (Shield), owned by his uncle.
• Tang Shizhe decides to buy Manager Long's factory for 13 million to avoid further issues and because he's grown attached to the base.
• Tang Shizhe tasks Tang Yi to purchase surrounding vacant factory areas to expand their territory.
• Tang Yi reports back, having secured three vacant factory areas totaling 120,000 square meters for 97 million, including premiums.
• Tang Shizhe agrees to buy the areas and allocates 15 million for renovation costs.

Character Developments

• Manager Long is portrayed as a decent person, willing to pay penalties and notify Tang Shizhe despite his dire financial situation.
• Tang Shizhe shows understanding and empathy towards Manager Long's situation, agreeing to buy the factory at a fair price.
• Tang Shizhe demonstrates his business acumen and decisiveness in expanding the base's territory.
• Tang Yi shows efficiency in handling business transactions and reporting back to Tang Shizhe.

Significant Themes

• Business Acumen: Tang Shizhe's ability to make calculated decisions and investments to grow his business.
• Loyalty and Empathy: Tang Shizhe's consideration for Manager Long's situation, showing he values relationships and understands the importance of maintaining goodwill.
• Expansion and Growth: The theme of expanding territory and business, reflecting Tang Shizhe's ambition and vision for the future.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Manager Long interact, leading to a business deal that benefits both parties.
• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi interact, with Tang Shizhe delegating tasks and Tang Yi efficiently executing them.
• Zhao Yin, Tang Shizhe's secretary, is introduced, showing professionalism and competence in reviewing the contract.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Shizhe plans to build a modern office tower and a sky villa on the factory grounds.
• He purchases three surrounding factory buildings, expanding his land to nearly square kilometers.
• Tang Shizhe hires a construction team to renovate and secure the factories and build new perimeter walls.
• He sells low-quality furniture and moves all Splitters to a safer two-story building.
• Tang Yi presents a project proposal for a new office building and laboratory, revealing a funding gap of over 50 million RMB.
• Tang Shizhe plans to launder black money overseas and invest in his company through a complex network of shell companies.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe demonstrates his strategic thinking and long-term planning in expanding the factory and laundering black money.
• Tang Yi shows concern for the company's financial situation and supports Tang Shizhe's plans.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and long-term planning: Tang Shizhe's vision for the factory's expansion and his elaborate plan to launder black money reflect his ambition and strategic thinking.
• Financial constraints and solutions: The company faces financial challenges, but Tang Shizhe finds a creative solution to secure funds.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi discuss the company's financial situation and plans for expansion, demonstrating their collaborative relationship.
• Tang Shizhe shares his plans with Tang Yi, showing trust in his capabilities and judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yi successfully infiltrates the Xia Kingdom's Net System and leaves the country undetected.
• Tang Yi establishes shell companies in various countries to hide his true intentions.
• In Eagle Country, Tang Yi hires Jiro, a middle-aged man with a history of bankrupt companies, as a puppet CEO for the Sman Group.

Character Developments

• Tang Yi demonstrates his strategic thinking and manipulative skills in hiring Jiro.
• Jiro, desperate for financial stability, accepts the offer to work for Tang Yi, showing his willingness to compromise his principles.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Tang Yi manipulates Jiro into working for him, highlighting the theme of control and manipulation throughout the story.
• Desperation and compromise: Jiro's willingness to accept Tang Yi's offer despite knowing he will be used as a puppet CEO shows his desperation and the lengths he is willing to go to for financial stability.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yi and Jiro's interaction in the cafe shows Tang Yi's manipulative skills and Jiro's desperation, setting the stage for their future working relationship.
• Tang Yi's interaction with Tang Er and the other Splitters demonstrates their teamwork and shared goals, as they work together to help Tang Yi leave the country undetected.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xia Kingdom's New Year arrives, and the factory area is renovated and renamed "Titan Environmental Co., Ltd."
• Tang Shizhe starts publishing biology papers under his name to pave the way for Sman Group's investment.
• A secret experiment begins in the building's basement, involving the transformation of a Splitter into a "Death Soldier."

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe shows no remorse in experimenting on Splitters, demonstrating his ruthlessness and determination.
• Tang Yi and Tang Er exhibit no emotional reaction to the gruesome procedures, highlighting their lack of human emotions.

Significant Themes

• The dehumanization of Splitters and their treatment as tools or machines.
• The exploration of the moral implications of creating and controlling life forms for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe, Tang Yi, and Tang Er work together to transform the Splitter, showcasing their cooperative relationship.
• Tang Shizhe's lack of empathy is evident in his treatment of the Splitter, while Tang Yi and Tang Er display no emotional response, emphasizing their differences from humans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Shizhe creates a super-soldier, Death One, using advanced technology and the internet to teach combat skills.
• Death One's first mission is to infiltrate and destroy a loan shark company.
• Tang Shizhe discovers that the target is actually a drug den, and Death One is ordered to eliminate all the criminals.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe: Shows excitement and anger when discovering the true nature of the target, demonstrating his moral compass.
• Death One: Proves to be an efficient and formidable fighter, executing orders perfectly.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of unchecked power and the consequences of moral ambiguity.
• The use of technology to enhance human capabilities and its potential for both good and ill.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Death One: Tang Shizhe commands Death One through a mental network, demonstrating a master-servant relationship. Death One follows orders without question, highlighting their symbiotic bond.
• Death One and the Drug Dealers: Death One's brutal efficiency in combat showcases his superiority over the drug dealers, who are caught off guard by his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Death One, controlled by Tang Shizhe, infiltrates a drug dealer's stronghold to retrieve incriminating documents and free captive women.
• Death One eliminates the dealers on the third floor, then sets the building on fire to destroy evidence.
• A team of five dealers, led by their boss, confronts Death One on the third floor, armed with riot shields, knives, and handguns.
• Death One demonstrates exceptional agility and combat skills, defeating the dealers and their boss.

Character Developments

• Death One: Proves to be an efficient and formidable combatant, executing dealers with precision and speed.
• Tang Shizhe: Shows strategic planning and quick thinking, using Death One to outmaneuver and outfight the dealers.

Significant Themes

• The power of advanced technology (Death One's capabilities).
• The ruthlessness and cruelty of human trafficking and drug dealing.
• The importance of quick thinking and adaptability in combat situations.

Character Interactions

• Death One vs. Drug Dealers: Death One demonstrates superior combat skills, quickly eliminating the dealers.
• Tang Shizhe (via Death One) vs. Drug Dealers: Tang Shizhe uses Death One's abilities to outmaneuver and outfight the dealers, ultimately destroying their operation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Shizhe, using his Splitter persona, confronts the Three-Tail Gang's drug lord leader.
• Death One, a Splitter, is killed while searching for files in the drug lord's office.
• The drug lord and Death One's bodies are burned, and the building is destroyed by fire.
• The police take credit for dismantling the drug trafficking ring and blame the deaths on an operation accident.
• Two unknown figures retrieve Death One's body from the morgue.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe demonstrates his strategic thinking and planning, ensuring no traces lead back to him.
• The drug lord leader shows resilience and cunning, surviving initial injuries and killing Death One before committing suicide.
• Yin Qi, unaware of the events, arrives at the loan company's destroyed office, facing the reality of her financial situation.

Significant Themes

• Power and Manipulation: Tang Shizhe uses his Splitters to control and manipulate situations, while the drug lord leader attempts to maintain power and control over his territory.
• Consequences of Actions: Yin Qi's reckless financial decisions lead her to a desperate situation, while the drug lord's actions result in his demise.
• Destruction and Renewal: The burning of the loan company's building symbolizes the destruction of old ties and the potential for new beginnings.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and the drug lord leader have a tense standoff, with the drug lord underestimating Tang's capabilities.
• Death One and the drug lord engage in a brief, deadly exchange, with the drug lord ultimately killing Death One.
• Yin Qi's arrival at the destroyed office highlights her disconnect from the events and the harsh reality she faces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Three-Tail Gang, a powerful drug and human trafficking organization, targets Tang Shizhe's family due to his father's shipping business.
• Tang Shizhe learns about the Three-Tail Gang's background and strengthens his security measures.
• Tang Shizhe starts attending university after a week, arriving on an old electric scooter to maintain a low profile.
• Yin Qi, a classmate of Tang Shizhe, asks to borrow his Porsche to flaunt her wealth and academic success.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe: Becomes more cautious about the Three-Tail Gang's threat, maintains a low profile, and shows generosity by lending his Porsche to Yin Qi.
• Yin Qi: Shows her true academic prowess and desire for social recognition, asking to borrow Tang Shizhe's Porsche to make a statement.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle against organized crime.
• The desire for recognition and social status.
• Maintaining a low profile while building strength.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Yin Qi: They interact more closely, with Yin Qi asking to borrow Tang Shizhe's Porsche, and Tang Shizhe agreeing without hesitation.
• Tang Shizhe and the Three-Tail Gang: Tang Shizhe learns about the gang's background and strengthens his security measures, showing his determination to protect himself and his family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiro, CEO of Sman Group, travels to the Xia Kingdom to invest in a startup, Titan Environmental.
• Tang Shizhe, the mastermind behind Titan Environmental, prepares for Jiro's arrival.
• Jiro visits the Titan Environmental factory area and is impressed by its scale and modernity.

Character Developments

• Jiro is portrayed as a successful businessman, but he is actually a puppet controlled by someone behind the scenes.
• Tang Shizhe is revealed to be the mastermind behind Titan Environmental, with a high level of preparation and attention to detail.
• Tang Er, the face of Titan Environmental, is polite and charismatic, successfully impressing Jiro and his team.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and hidden agendas is prominent, with Jiro's true purpose and Tang Shizhe's manipulations being concealed.
• The contrast between appearances and reality is highlighted, as the Titan Environmental factory area appears impressive, but its true purpose is unclear.

Character Interactions

• Jiro and Tang Er meet for the first time, with Tang Er successfully impressing Jiro and his team.
• Tang Shizhe observes the meeting from afar, indicating his level of control and involvement.
• Jiro's secretaries are shown to be loyal but not fully aware of the situation, reflecting their limited understanding of their boss's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Er presents the Purification Tree 10, an artificial plant capable of purifying polluted air using sunlight and water.
• The tree's effectiveness is demonstrated in a sealed room, purifying various air pollutants within minutes.
• Tang Er reveals that the tree can also function at night using a biological nutrient pack, costing just six yuan ($1) each.
• Tang Er pitches the business model: selling the tree for $103 with a $100 profit, and the nutrient packs for $1 each, aiming for a minimum of $2 billion in annual sales.
• Jiro, CEO of Sman Group, is convinced and agrees to invest $100 million for a 20% equity stake in Titan Environmental.
• The investment is received, totaling $600 million (₣4 billion), which will be used to complete the office building, purchase equipment, and establish distribution channels.

Character Developments

• Tang Er shows confidence and cunning in presenting the Purification Tree and its business potential.
• Jiro demonstrates his eagerness and decisiveness in investing in Titan Environmental.
• Tang Shizhe, now the boss, prioritizes strengthening security with the new funds.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and Technology: The Purification Tree showcases the company's innovative use of genetic programming to create a practical, eco-friendly product.
• Business and Finance: The chapter highlights the business model, investment, and financial aspects of the company's growth.
• Power and Influence: Tang Shizhe's new office and penthouse reflect his growing power and influence within the company and society.

Character Interactions

• Tang Er and Jiro interact, with Tang Er successfully pitching the product to Jiro, who agrees to invest.
• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi discuss the new funds, with Tang Shizhe prioritizing security.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Titan Environmental announces acceptance of Series A financing, attracting massive media attention.
• The company's valuation reaches 500 million USD, making Tang Shizhe the de facto richest person in Jiaodong City.
• Tang Shizhe receives the first samples of the real Purification Tree 10.
• A press conference is scheduled to launch the Purification Tree 10, with mainstream media invited.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe: Maintains composure amidst media frenzy, focuses on product development.
• Tang Yi: Eager to launch the Purification Tree 10, assists in press conference preparations.

Significant Themes

• Media attention and its impact on a company's reputation.
• The pressure and responsibility that come with sudden wealth and fame.
• The importance of confidentiality and security in business operations.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi: Collaborate on the press conference, with Tang Yi showing enthusiasm and Tang Shizhe maintaining a cautious approach.
• Zhao Yin (secretary) and reporters: Zhao Yin acts as a liaison between the company and the media, while reporters are eager to cover the story and uncover any secrets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Titan Environmental's press conference showcases the Purification Tree, a genetically engineered plant that can purify air within a 100 sq.m. radius in 10 minutes.
• The tree requires sunlight and water to function and can be maintained with nutrient packs on nights without sunlight.
• Pre-orders begin three days before the official release, with offline and online channels opening simultaneously.
• Each nutrient pack costs six yuan (approximately 0.9 USD) and lasts for a month.
• Tang Shizhe gifts an aromatherapy version of the Purification Tree 10S to each reporter.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe demonstrates confidence and professionalism during the press conference, successfully presenting the Purification Tree to the public.
• He shows a sense of humor when responding to a reporter's personal question.

Significant Themes

• Environmental conservation and sustainability are central themes, with the Purification Tree presented as a solution to air pollution.
• The importance of innovation and technology in addressing global issues is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe interacts positively with the reporters, answering their questions patiently and engagingly.
• He shows appreciation for the reporters by gifting them Purification Trees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Titan Environmental's smooth recruitment process.
• Thorough vetting of employees' backgrounds and financial activities.
• Establishment of physical stores across the Xia Kingdom, with a total budget of over 190 million.
• Tang Shizhe's financial management and production planning for Purification Trees.
• Successful launch of Titan Environmental's official website and Purification Tree pre-orders.
• Rapid growth in pre-order sales, reaching over 500,000 in three days.
• Positive reviews and media coverage, making Purification Tree an "internet celebrity" product.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe demonstrates strategic planning and financial management skills in expanding his business.
• Tang Yi, as Tang Shizhe's assistant, is shown to be reliable and ready to assist in factory tours.

Significant Themes

• Rapid business expansion and growth.
• Thorough vetting and trust-building in employee recruitment.
• The power of positive reviews and media coverage in driving sales.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe interacts with Tang Yi through the Mental Network, summoning him for a factory tour.
• No other significant character interactions are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Shizhe's factory produces 100,000 Purification Trees daily, with 800,000 units in storage, potentially earning him 500 million yuan in profit.
• Media projects Titan Environmental's sales to reach 30 million units this year, with a potential market of 300 million units, earning a net profit of 3 billion yuan.
• Tang Shizhe becomes famous overnight, with media valuing Titan Tech at 60 billion yuan and his personal net worth at 48 billion yuan.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe is reluctant to expand immediately and plans to use hunger marketing to maintain market heat for the Purification Trees.
• Tang Shizhe is exposed to the public, becoming a famous entrepreneur and a role model for publicity.

Significant Themes

• The media's influence and speculation on Tang Shizhe's wealth and success.
• Tang Shizhe's desire for privacy and his plan to maintain a public persona for personal safety.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe and Tang Yi discuss expansion plans and the media's attention.
• Tang Shizhe interacts with Tang Eleven, his manservant, expressing his preference for female attendants.
• Tang Shizhe has a dream featuring Yin Qi, Yanran Yan, and Zhao Yin (the Brood Mother), reflecting his subconscious desires and fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Titan Environmental Tech places Purification Tree 10s at storefronts, creating a stark contrast between the purified air inside and the polluted air outside, drawing crowds.
• The first batch of 300,000 Purification Trees sells out within a day due to high demand and limited supply.
• The Purification Tree's addictive nature and short lifespan are revealed, ensuring continuous sales.
• Air purifier companies suffer a significant drop in sales and gather to discuss countermeasures, including hiring internet trolls to smear the Purification Tree.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe demonstrates his business acumen by employing "hunger marketing" tactics to create demand and prevent scalping.
• Air purifier company CEOs show desperation and willingness to engage in unethical practices to protect their businesses.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology on society and consumer behavior.
• The ruthless nature of business competition and the lengths companies will go to protect their interests.
• The addictive nature of certain technologies and their potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe interacts with his employees to coordinate the successful launch of the Purification Tree.
• Air purifier company CEOs meet to discuss strategies against Titan Environmental Tech, demonstrating their desperation and willingness to engage in unethical practices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Shizhe reveals his future plans for Titan Environmental, including expanding production, entering the international market, and launching new Purification Tree models (10ini, 15, 10plus, 0, and 5) with additional features.
• He also plans to use Series B financing to raise development funds for his European shell companies.
• A massive strike occurs in heavily polluted cities due to employees taking leave after experiencing the Purification Tree's air-purifying effects at home.

Character Developments

• Tang Shizhe demonstrates his strategic thinking and ambition for Titan Environmental's growth.
• Employees who received the Purification Tree become more health-conscious and unwilling to return to polluted work environments.

Significant Themes

• The impact of pollution on people's lives and health.
• The power of technology to improve quality of life.
• Corporate growth and expansion.

Character Interactions

• Tang Shizhe shares his plans with Tang Yi, who supports and agrees with his ideas.
• Employees discuss and share their experiences with the Purification Tree, leading to a collective strike-like action.