Ch. 121Neutron Star

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou requests an ultra-high-precision Industrial Mother Machine from Yuan Jingsong for a secret project.
  • The Hubble Telescope detects an unusually bright point of light in space, which Weixi identifies as a neutron star heading towards the solar system.
  • The neutron star, with a mass over 100 times that of the Sun, is on a collision course with the solar system, threatening its destruction in about sixty years.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou: Shows determination and resourcefulness in pursuing his project, despite its magnitude and potential challenges.
  • Weixi: Demonstrates advanced data analysis and predictive capabilities, understanding the gravity of the situation and prioritizing its boss's rest before delivering the news.

Significant Themes

  • Technological advancement: The focus on Li Zhou's project and humanity's potential response to the neutron star threat highlights the importance of technological progress.
  • Humanity's future: The impending danger from the neutron star raises questions about humanity's fate and the need for interstellar travel and space defense.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and Yuan Jingsong: Their conversation reveals the scale and secrecy of Li Zhou's project, as well as Yuan Jingsong's concern and caution regarding its disclosure.
  • Li Zhou and Weixi: Weixi's decision not to disturb Li Zhou while he's sleeping shows consideration for its boss's well-being, while Li Zhou's reaction to the news demonstrates his shock and despair at the situation.

Ch. 122Escape from the Solar System Plan

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou discovers that an object, likely a neutron star, will enter the solar system in sixty years, threatening humanity's existence.
  • He encrypts and sends the data to Yuan Jingsong, who verifies its authenticity and alerts the state.
  • Top experts are summoned for an emergency meeting to discuss solutions.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou demonstrates his responsibility and foresight by immediately alerting authorities about the impending disaster.
  • Yuan Jingsong shows his seriousness and efficiency in handling the crisis.
  • The experts show initial shock and struggle to find feasible solutions.

Significant Themes

  • Humanity's Survival: The primary theme revolves around humanity's struggle for survival in the face of an existential threat.
  • Responsibility and Leadership: Li Zhou and Yuan Jingsong exhibit responsible leadership by promptly addressing the crisis.
  • Limits of Humanity's Knowledge and Power: The characters grapple with the reality of their technological limitations in the face of such a catastrophic event.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou interacts with Weixi, his AI assistant, to encrypt and send the data.
  • Yuan Jingsong interacts with Kyoto, the state's AI, to verify the data and alert the authorities.
  • The experts interact with each other, initially arguing and struggling to find solutions during the emergency meeting.

Ch. 123Three Plans!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A meeting of experts discusses humanity's escape from the Solar System due to an impending catastrophe.
  • Three plans are proposed and discussed: spaceship propulsion using chemical fuels, solar sails, and nuclear bombs.
  • The nuclear bomb propulsion plan is deemed feasible but requires materials that can withstand nuclear shockwaves.
  • The group decides to research improving space transportation efficiency, artificial ecosystems, and interstellar weapons.

Character Developments

  • The man with the stern face (unnamed) emerges as a leader, guiding the discussion and seeking input from all experts.
  • Li Zhou, a non-official scientist, initially silent, shares his ideas when called upon, demonstrating critical thinking and a focus on long-term planning and unity.

Significant Themes

  • Unity and cooperation in the face of adversity.
  • Sacrifice for future generations.
  • Extraordinary measures for extraordinary times.

Character Interactions

  • The man with the stern face interacts with the experts, seeking their input and considering all plans.
  • Li Zhou interacts with the group, sharing his ideas and receiving recognition from the leader.
  • The experts interact with each other, discussing and debating the feasibility of the plans.

Ch. 124Space Race

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A week after the secret meeting, Li Zhou sees no action from the government regarding his proposal for a spaceship.
  • Major powers simultaneously announce their space programs, citing Earth's resource depletion as the reason.
  • Li Zhou decides to build a spaceship himself despite the government's inaction.
  • Yuan Jingsong visits Li Zhou, offering to exchange domestic Precision Harmonic Reducer and the latest Intelligent Assistant source code for the right to build a spaceship and a launch site.
  • The government agrees to Li Zhou's conditions but adds the requirement for Photonic Chips to be supplied to the country first, in large quantities (at least 100 million per year).
  • Li Zhou agrees to the terms and will establish additional assembly lines for Photonic Chips.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou shows determination and initiative in pursuing his goal of building a spaceship, despite the government's lack of action.
  • Yuan Jingsong demonstrates his role as a negotiator and intermediary between Li Zhou and the government.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and initiative: Li Zhou's determination to build a spaceship despite the government's inaction highlights his ambition and initiative.
  • Resource scarcity: The major powers' explanation for the space race is Earth's resource depletion, raising the theme of scarcity and the need for exploration.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and Yuan Jingsong: They engage in a negotiation where Li Zhou shows determination, and Yuan Jingsong acts as a representative of the government, trying to secure favorable terms for both parties.
  • Li Zhou and the government: Li Zhou feels disappointed by the government's inaction but ultimately agrees to their terms, showing a willingness to cooperate while pursuing his goals.

Ch. 125Planning Ahead, Company Reform

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou decides to use Yuan Jingsong's AI for personal behavior credit, scrapping the need for a new system.
  • Future Technology Co., Ltd. undergoes a major reform, becoming Future Technology Group, with several new subsidiaries and research departments established.
  • Li Zhou announces that the company will support employees helping others and will handle lawsuits if they're extorted.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou shows a more decisive and unconventional side, prioritizing research and development and encouraging employee initiative.
  • Yuan Jingsong's role is minimized as his AI is integrated into Nuwa.

Significant Themes

  • Progress and Change: The company reform reflects Li Zhou's commitment to driving progress and change, both within the company and society.
  • Responsibility and Support: Li Zhou's encouragement for employees to help others and the company's support in case of extortion highlights the theme of responsibility and support for the community.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and Yuan Jingsong have a brief interaction, with Li Zhou adopting Yuan Jingsong's AI for Nuwa.
  • Li Zhou interacts with his employees, reassuring them about the company reform and encouraging them to help others.
  • Xiong Kexuan and Xia Shiyi discuss the company reform, with Xiong Kexuan revealing that Li Zhou has his reasons for the reform but can't disclose them.

Ch. 126New Cutting-Edge Technology

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou, confident in his new black technology, dares to build a spaceship and a runway for it.
  • He unlocks the aerospace plane technology, which combines aerospace, transportation, and weaponry.
  • Li Zhou spends ten days explaining the aerospace plane's technology to Weixi, his AI assistant.
  • He tasks Weixi with organizing and categorizing the data, and distributing it to relevant researchers.
  • Li Zhou learns about the progress of the aerospace plane airport construction, which is on schedule to be completed in a year.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou demonstrates confidence in his abilities and dedication to his work, spending ten days non-stop on the aerospace plane project.
  • He shows concern for preventing technical leakage and maintaining the security of the company's data.
  • Li Zhou's relationship with Big Black, his dog, has deteriorated, with the dog now avoiding him.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and Determination: Li Zhou's confidence in his abilities and his dedication to his work, even at the cost of his personal time and energy.
  • Technological Advancement: The aerospace plane technology represents a significant leap forward, with potential military and civilian applications.
  • Responsibility and Security: Li Zhou's concern for preventing technical leakage and maintaining the security of the company's data highlights the importance of responsible innovation.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou interacts with Weixi, his AI assistant, delegating tasks and expressing his exhaustion.
  • He has a video call with Xu Xiaojing, though the content of their conversation is not detailed.
  • Li Zhou takes Yaya, his niece, and Big Black, his dog, out for a walk. Despite his bond with Big Black having faded, he still cares for the dog's well-being.

Ch. 127Plasma Engine Special Task Force

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou returns to work after a two-day break to find his desk piled high with files.
  • Employees start arriving, with research department staff eager to begin work on their new tasks.
  • Yang Yang, a researcher in the engine development field, receives a task notification about plasma engines.
  • The engine research and development team receives data on a new project, an electrode-less plasma thruster, with a one-year deadline for a successful test run.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou shows signs of aging, taking longer to complete tasks that were once easy for him.
  • Yang Yang and his colleagues demonstrate their enthusiasm and dedication to their work, immediately diving into the new project.

Significant Themes

  • The passage of time and aging, as seen through Li Zhou's struggle with a small amount of work.
  • The excitement and dedication of researchers when faced with a challenging new project.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou interacts with Xia Shiyi, his assistant, who has organized the files on his desk.
  • Yang Yang and Wei Pingru exchange words, initially copying each other's phrases, showcasing their camaraderie and shared enthusiasm.
  • Weixi, the AI assistant, communicates with the team, providing instructions and reminding them of the project's deadline.

Ch. 128Space Station

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Countries worldwide launch rockets over three hundred times in a week, following major powers' lead in a perceived space race.
  • Xia Country successfully docks an orbital module with the Kuari Space Station.
  • Major powers like the USA and "Eagle Country" launch multiple spacecraft, assembling new space stations in orbit.
  • The USA continues launches despite rocket explosions, escalating the situation.
  • Six massive space stations appear in orbit within a week.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou envies other countries' progress and is determined to catch up with Future Technology's space plane.
  • Yang Yang, the lead researcher of the Plasma Engine research group, faces a significant challenge in finding suitable materials for the engine.

Significant Themes

  • Technological competition and space race among nations.
  • The struggle to keep up with advancements and the pressure to succeed.
  • The importance of collaboration and seeking help when facing challenges.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou interacts with Yang Yang, offering guidance and reassurance regarding the plasma engine's material issue.
  • Yang Yang seeks help from Weixi, the New Materials Research Department, to develop the required materials.
  • Zhang Haoyun and Gu Yongwu work together on the Kuari Space Station, inventorying supplies for the incoming astronauts.

Ch. 129Second Generation Hubble Telescope

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Global satellite launches become commonplace, with countries competing to show their technological prowess.
  • On December 31st, major countries launch their respective spacecraft components for the Second Generation Hubble Telescope.
  • After 21 hours of assembly in space, the new telescope is successfully constructed and activated.
  • The telescope begins transmitting data, revealing a high probability of a Neutron Star and providing a more accurate countdown time.

Character Developments

  • Ding Hui, the commander from Xia Country, is shown as a decisive leader, ordering the launch and communicating with other countries.
  • The engineers and technicians from various countries demonstrate their expertise and dedication in their respective fields.

Significant Themes

  • International cooperation: Countries work together to achieve a common goal despite past rivalries.
  • Technological advancement: The new telescope represents a significant leap in space technology, with each country contributing its most advanced components.
  • Facing the inevitable: The discovery of the Neutron Star forces countries to confront a shared threat and work together.

Character Interactions

  • Ding Hui communicates with the USA and USA, demonstrating a collaborative spirit.
  • Engineers and technicians from different countries work together remotely to assemble and operate the telescope, showcasing global cooperation.
  • Leaders from major countries gather for a secret meeting to discuss the Neutron Star threat, indicating a united front against a common enemy.

Ch. 130No Single Dog Was Innocent

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yuan Mingyang, a researcher, is meticulously working on synthesizing a super graphene battery with a capacity 2000 times greater than a lithium battery.
  • The battery is successfully created, but there's uncertainty about its stability.
  • Zhou Yi, another researcher, is tasked with charging and discharging the battery but struggles with the latter due to the immense amount of electricity stored.
  • Zhou Yi's awkward interaction with Li Xiuli, a colleague, leads to misunderstandings and tension.

Character Developments

  • Yuan Mingyang: Shows meticulousness and dedication in his work, feeling the pressure of his colleagues' expectations.
  • Zhou Yi: Struggles with confidence and assertiveness, both in his work and interpersonal relationships, particularly with Li Xiuli.
  • Li Xiuli: Displays shyness and indirect communication, leading to misunderstandings with Zhou Yi.

Significant Themes

  • Pressure and Expectations: Yuan Mingyang feels the pressure from his colleagues, and Zhou Yi struggles with the expectations of his team.
  • Miscommunication: The interaction between Zhou Yi and Li Xiuli highlights the theme of miscommunication and misunderstandings in relationships.
  • Work-Life Balance: The researchers' dedication to their work impacts their personal lives and interactions.

Character Interactions

  • Yuan Mingyang and his colleagues: They support each other but also put pressure on one another.
  • Zhou Yi and Li Xiuli: Their awkward interaction leads to misunderstandings and tension, with Zhou Yi struggling to express himself and Li Xiuli being indirect in her communication.
  • Li Zhou and Xia Shiyi: Their boss-employee relationship is friendly, with Li Zhou teasing Xia Shiyi about her single status.
  • Li Zhou and Yaya: Li Zhou observes his niece's interaction with their dog, Big Black, highlighting the differences in their treatment.

Ch. 131Life's Three Great Tables

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou has a vivid, yet forgettable dream about falling into an abyss.
  • Li Zhou's grandmother passes away suddenly, and he returns to his hometown to attend the funeral.
  • Li Zhou participates in funeral customs, including receiving the officiant and suona players, and reflects on life's three great banquets (birth, marriage, death).
  • Li Zhou offers his younger cousins one million yuan in startup capital if they want to start a business.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou: Shows emotional maturity and filial piety in handling his grandmother's passing. He also demonstrates confidence and generosity in offering startup capital to his cousins.
  • Li Zhou's siblings: Consider Li Zhou's offer of startup capital, with one cousin expressing interest in starting a business.

Significant Themes

  • Life's stages and milestones (birth, marriage, death)
  • Filial piety and respect for elders
  • Entrepreneurship and financial independence
  • The challenges of earning money and making a living

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and his father: Li Zhou's father informs him about his grandmother's passing and arranges for their departure.
  • Li Zhou and his mother: Li Zhou's mother is grief-stricken upon seeing her mother's coffin and bursts into tears.
  • Li Zhou and his grandmother's clan uncle: The clan uncle hands Li Zhou white cloth and hemp rope for the funeral rituals.
  • Li Zhou and his siblings: Li Zhou offers his younger cousins one million yuan in startup capital if they want to start a business. One cousin expresses interest in doing so.

Ch. 132Building Material Prices Soar

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Grandma's funeral procession takes place at 3-4 AM, using flashlights instead of torches.
  • The coffin is carried by the Eight Great Immortals and followed by relatives, with benches used to support the coffin during rest stops.
  • Li Zhou and his relatives kneel upon hearing the command to put down the benches, showing filial piety and respect.
  • Li Zhou returns home exhausted and sleeps immediately.
  • Xiong Kexuan arrives at work and is informed about the significant increase in construction material prices, leading to a potential one billion yuan cost increase for the airport project.
  • Future Technology agrees to pay the progress payment and signs a supplementary contract for material price increases.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou shows filial piety and respect during the funeral procession.
  • Xiong Kexuan demonstrates responsibility and quick decision-making in handling the material price increase issue.

Significant Themes

  • Filial piety and respect for elders (shown by Li Zhou and his relatives).
  • The impact of market fluctuations on businesses (illustrated by the construction industry's struggle with increasing material prices).

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and his relatives interact during the funeral procession, showing unity and respect.
  • Xiong Kexuan and Wang Fei discuss the material price increase issue, with Xiong Kexuan making decisions and Wang Fei executing them.
  • Weixi provides information to Xiong Kexuan about Li Zhou's schedule.

Ch. 133Unexpected Gains

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou wakes up with swollen, uneven eyes, likely due to his emotional breakdown the previous day.
  • He asks Zhou Song to buy sunglasses to hide his eyes.
  • Li Zhou arrives at the company wearing sunglasses, unaware that his subordinates also wear them, mimicking him.
  • Xiong Kexuan informs Li Zhou about the significant increase in construction material prices, requiring a 1.1 billion yuan supplementary contract for the airport project.
  • Li Zhou reveals he knows the reason behind the price increase but keeps it a secret.
  • Weixi informs Li Zhou about the accidental discovery of a room-temperature superconducting material in the Basic Materials Laboratory.
  • Li Zhou excitedly decides to visit the laboratory.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou: Shows emotional vulnerability after his breakdown, then exhibits excitement and secrecy regarding the room-temperature superconducting material discovery.
  • Xiong Kexuan: Demonstrates professionalism and concern for the company's projects, seeking Li Zhou's guidance on the material price issue.

Significant Themes

  • Emotional vulnerability and resilience (Li Zhou's swollen eyes and subsequent excitement)
  • Secrecy and knowledge (Li Zhou keeping the reason behind material price increases to himself)

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and his subordinates: Li Zhou unknowingly starts a trend of wearing sunglasses, showing a lack of awareness of his surroundings due to his emotional state.
  • Li Zhou and Xiong Kexuan: They discuss the material price issue, with Li Zhou providing guidance and Xiong Kexuan seeking his input.

Ch. 134The Possibility of Controllable Nuclear Fusion

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Future Technology's Basic Materials Laboratory accidentally discovers a Room-Temperature Superconducting Material (RTSCM).
  • Li Zhou, the company's chairman, is thrilled by this breakthrough, as RTSCMs could revolutionize industries like power transmission, electronics, and nuclear energy.
  • Li Zhou immediately orders the mass production of RTSCMs and their application in various fields to accelerate humanity's technological advancement.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou: Shows excitement and foresight when learning about the RTSCM discovery. He understands its potential and prioritizes its rapid application over immediate profits.
  • Gong Xiaoxi: The young researcher who discovered the RTSCM by accident. She's initially embarrassed but gains confidence after Li Zhou's praise and bonus promise.

Significant Themes

  • Technological Advancement: The RTSCM's potential to drive progress in power transmission, electronics, and nuclear energy.
  • Profit vs. Long-term Gain: Li Zhou is willing to sacrifice immediate profits to accelerate RTSCM application and its long-term benefits.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou & Gong Xiaoxi: Li Zhou praises Gong Xiaoxi and offers her a bonus, boosting her confidence.
  • Li Zhou & Xiong Kexuan: Li Zhou discusses the RTSCM's potential and production plans with his capable assistant, Xiong Kexuan.

Ch. 135A Sensation!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Future Technology announces a major breakthrough in room-temperature superconducting materials on their official Weibo.
  • The announcement sparks widespread discussion and curiosity among netizens and industry peers.
  • Yuan Jingsong, a high-ranking official, immediately calls Li Zhou to inquire about mass production of the material.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou shows confidence in his company's achievement and is willing to share the technology with the market.
  • Yuan Jingsong demonstrates his serious and dedicated approach to his work, prioritizing national needs.

Significant Themes

  • Technological advancement and its impact on society.
  • The tension between national interests and private enterprise.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and Yuan Jingsong discuss the implications of the breakthrough, with Li Zhou showing a sense of humor and Yuan Jingsong maintaining a serious demeanor.
  • Netizens engage in discussion and speculation about the announcement, with some expressing skepticism and others celebrating the potential implications.

Ch. 136A Visit at the Doorstep

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Various industries send representatives to Future Technology to investigate the Room-Temperature Superconducting Material (RTSCM) after learning about its uses and properties.
  • Lei Jun visits Li Zhou's residence unannounced, seeking an audience.
  • Li Zhou discusses with industry leaders the conditions for supplying RTSCM, prioritizing cash plus raw materials as payment.
  • A meeting is held at Future Technology, where Li Zhou reiterates the supply conditions, but the price of RTSCM remains unmentioned.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou: Shows strategic thinking by accepting raw materials as payment to control cost fluctuations and prevent reverse-engineering.
  • Lei Jun: Feels the pressure of global competition and visits Li Zhou's residence to secure an early advantage.
  • Yu Chengdong: Asks about the acceptable raw materials, showing a keen interest in the details of the deal.

Significant Themes

  • Competition: The global competition for the RTSCM drives various industries to seek an advantage.
  • Strategic Thinking: Li Zhou demonstrates foresight in accepting raw materials as payment to mitigate risks.
  • Transparency: The price of RTSCM remains unmentioned, creating anticipation and tension among the attendees.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and Lei Jun: Li Zhou welcomes Lei Jun into his residence, showing a friendly yet professional demeanor.
  • Li Zhou and Industry Leaders: Li Zhou discusses the supply conditions with industry leaders, fostering a cooperative yet competitive atmosphere.
  • Attendees at the Meeting: The attendees interact with Li Zhou, asking questions and showing genuine interest in the RTSCM's price.

Ch. 137Someone Was Poaching Talent

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou holds an impromptu meeting to address concerns about the price and production of room-temperature superconducting material.
  • He announces that the price will be within everyone's acceptable range and that Future Technology can guarantee sufficient production.
  • Li Zhou reveals that foreign companies will pay a higher price and must pay in the country's currency.
  • After the meeting, Li Zhou invites Lei Jun and others to lunch in the cafeteria, while others have to queue and pay.
  • It's revealed that foreign companies are trying to poach Future Technology's researchers.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking by addressing the concerns of the companies and hinting at a surprise in the price.
  • Li Zhou shows his cunning and foresight in dealing with foreign companies' attempts to poach his researchers.

Significant Themes

  • The chapter explores themes of leadership, strategy, and international business competition.
  • It also touches on the theme of loyalty, as none of Future Technology's researchers are tempted by foreign offers.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou interacts with the representatives of various companies, showing respect and confidence.
  • Li Zhou interacts with Xia Shiyi, his secretary, showing a casual and friendly demeanor.
  • Li Zhou interacts with Weixi, his AI assistant, showing a comfortable and familiar relationship.

Ch. 138Private Satellite

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Future Technology's fiber optic cable is accidentally dug up by an excavator, causing a brief network outage.
  • Li Zhou, the CEO, visits the site and learns it will take five hours to repair, realizing the vulnerability of relying solely on fiber optics.
  • Li Zhou decides to explore the possibility of a private satellite for network communication not restricted by fiber optic lines.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou demonstrates his adaptability and forward-thinking by immediately considering a satellite solution after the fiber optic incident.
  • The excavator owner shows remorse and cooperates with authorities, receiving a lighter fine due to his timely reporting and good attitude.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of diversified network infrastructure for businesses.
  • The potential of space technology for solving terrestrial problems.
  • The consequences of human error and the need for contingency planning.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and Wang Zhenyuan (military officer) discuss the fine for the excavator owner, showing understanding and leniency.
  • Li Zhou interacts with Weixi, his AI assistant, to design a satellite, demonstrating their symbiotic relationship and Li Zhou's decisiveness.

Ch. 139On the Eve of the New Year, Mass Production Achieved

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Zhou secretly works on a private satellite project with Weixi's help.
  • Future Technology's room-temperature superconducting material production lines are fully operational.
  • The company announces the mass production of room-temperature superconducting material, priced at 2000 yuan per kilogram.
  • It starts snowing, and Li Zhou takes Big Black for a walk outside.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou shows satisfaction with the progress of the satellite project and demonstrates his love for warmth over grace.
  • Weixi proves to be reliable and efficient in managing the laboratory and communicating with Li Zhou.
  • Yaya shows initiative in helping with chores to watch cartoons, revealing her playful nature.

Significant Themes

  • Innovation and technological advancement (Li Zhou's satellite project and room-temperature superconducting material).
  • The impact of new technologies on society and economy (the potential of room-temperature superconducting material).
  • The relationship between humans and animals (Li Zhou's interaction with Big Black).

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and Weixi collaborate on the satellite project, showcasing their trust and understanding.
  • Li Zhou interacts with Yaya, displaying a mix of wariness and affection towards his niece.
  • Li Zhou takes Big Black for a walk, demonstrating his care and companionship with the dog.

Ch. 140Lightning! Debut!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The chapter opens with the harsh winter weather and the anticipation of the Future Technology Company's year-end party and bonuses.
  • Li Zhou and Xu Xiaojing's families meet to discuss wedding arrangements, with the wedding set to take place in less than a year.
  • The Lightning spaceplane, developed by Future Technology, completes its charging and self-check, preparing for its first takeoff test.

Character Developments

  • Li Zhou: Shows excitement and eagerness regarding his upcoming wedding and the Lightning's first test flight. He also demonstrates his love and affection for Xu Xiaojing through his actions and messages.
  • Xu Xiaojing: Exhibits happiness and amusement, accepting Li Zhou's gift of Chinese roses and engaging in wedding discussions with their families.

Significant Themes

  • Love and Relationships: The chapter emphasizes Li Zhou and Xu Xiaojing's growing relationship, with their families discussing wedding arrangements and Li Zhou expressing his love through messages.
  • Innovation and Technology: The Lightning spaceplane's development and preparation for its first test flight highlight the company's technological advancements and Li Zhou's entrepreneurial spirit.

Character Interactions

  • Li Zhou and Xu Xiaojing: The couple communicates with unspoken understanding during the wedding discussions and exchanges loving messages late at night.
  • Li Zhou's and Xu Xiaojing's families: The families meet to discuss wedding arrangements, with both sides expressing their excitement and happiness for the couple.
  • Li Zhou and Weixi: Li Zhou and Weixi collaborate on the Lightning's charging, self-check, and preparation for the first test flight, demonstrating their professional relationship and trust in each other.
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