Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blue Team, despite having ground forces and equipment, is at a disadvantage due to the Red Team's air superiority.
• The Commander-in-Chief and Chen Yi discuss the future of warfare, emphasizing virtualization, unmanned systems, and immersive power.
• Yifei's Starlink satellites change orbits to prepare for a space-based weapon launch.
• An observation group from various countries is taken to a safe house in the northwest to witness the test.

Character Developments

• The Commander-in-Chief shows understanding and acceptance of the future of warfare, even considering adding a gaming major to the military academy.
• Chen Yi demonstrates his knowledge and expertise in space weaponry and its future trends.

Significant Themes

• The evolution of warfare: From manual to automated, and now to virtual and unmanned systems.
• The role of technology in warfare: As technology advances, the performance and technological content of weapons become decisive factors.
• The blurring line between games and reality: War is increasingly becoming a game, with combat personnel acting as players and military researchers as game designers.

Character Interactions

• The Commander-in-Chief and Chen Yi discuss the future of warfare, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Observers from different countries express their skepticism and disdain towards Yifei, contrasting with the awe and respect shown by the Commander-in-Chief and Chen Yi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A space-based kinetic weapon, launched by Yifei, strikes the ground with a yield of 150,000 tons.
• The impact creates a massive crater and mushroom cloud, with no radiation or pollution.
• Observers from various countries witness the event and inspect the impact site.

Character Developments

• Antene (Federal Republic of Germany): Calculates the yield of the weapon and realizes its significance.
• Anderson (Unknown Country): Provides insights on the weapon's power and potential countermeasures.
• Jack (Eagle Country): Maintains confidence in Eagle Country's space capabilities and invites other countries to join their space exploration plans.

Significant Themes

• Military Power and Technology: The weapon's yield and lack of radiation/pollution highlight Yifei's advanced military technology.
• International Relations: The observers' reactions emphasize the geopolitical implications of such weapons.
• Space Exploration and Competition: Jack's invitation to other countries underscores the growing competition in space exploration.

Character Interactions

• Antene and Anderson: They collaborate to assess the weapon's power and discuss potential countermeasures.
• Jack and Other Observers: Jack tries to reassure the other observers about Eagle Country's space capabilities and invites them to join their space exploration plans.
• Observers from South Korea and Peninsular India: They panic and leave the impact site after realizing the weapon's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi receives a report on the kinetic weapon test, revealing its devastating power and range.
• He reflects on the differences between kinetic weapons and traditional nuclear bombs.
• He decides to focus on his own projects and works on improving his Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket.
• Chen Yi successfully upgrades the engine, maxing out its control attribute and increasing its specific impulse to an extreme level, capable of interstellar travel.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates his technical prowess and dedication to his projects, even when faced with international political complexities.
• He shows regret and ambition when he realizes the potential of his upgraded engine but acknowledges the energy requirements are beyond his current capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The power and destructive capabilities of advanced technology, as seen through the kinetic weapon test.
• The pursuit of technological advancement and its limitations, explored through Chen Yi's work on his engine.
• The interconnectedness of different technologies and their foundational aspects, such as materials and control systems.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi interacts with the system, using its functions to adjust and upgrade his engine's attributes.
• He also engages with the international political landscape, reflecting on the state of Western Europe and the potential for a new alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Xiaoyu sees Chen Yi working late and decides to prepare extra breakfast for him.
• Chen Yi completes his latest lunar lander engine after eight hours of work.
• Chen Yi designs and manufactures a new lunar lander drone, the 'Extreme Specific Impulse - Near-Sun Stealth Drone Fighter'.
• He also creates a tracked excavation and cleaning robot to be sent to the moon.
• Chen Yi plans to launch his drone two hours after the other side's moon landing announcement, without prior announcement.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates his dedication and expertise in his work, pulling an all-nighter to complete his engine and subsequently designing and manufacturing a new drone and a moon-sweeping robot.
• Qin Xiaoyu shows consideration for Chen Yi's well-being by preparing extra breakfast for him, indicating she cares for his health despite not interfering with his work.

Significant Themes

• Dedication and Expertise: Chen Yi's commitment to his work and his deep understanding of various technologies are highlighted.
• Competition and Anticipation: The race to the moon between Chen Yi and the other side is a central theme, with Chen Yi aiming to launch his drone soon after their announcement.
• Consideration and Care: Qin Xiaoyu's actions show she cares for Chen Yi's well-being, even if she doesn't interfere with his work.

Character Interactions

• Qin Xiaoyu sees Chen Yi working late and decides to prepare extra breakfast for him, showing consideration for his health.
• Chen Yi communicates with Xuan Nü to prepare for the launch of the relay satellite.
• Chen Yi makes a call to inquire about the other side's moon landing plans, showing his competitive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Xiaoyu brings breakfast for Chen Yi, swapping it with her own.
• Camel sends a delegation to Yifei Company to purchase solar panels and seawater filtration biological membranes.
• Prince Thors of Camel visits Chen Yi to discuss a photovoltaic strategy for Camel and express interest in Yifei's space sprint engine.
• Max, CEO of SpaceX, learns about Chen Yi's moon landing announcement and decides to proceed with SpaceX's launch as planned.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi: Shows confidence in Yifei's technology and agrees to supply solar panels and potentially the space sprint engine to Camel. He understands the strategic importance of Camel's decision to pursue a photovoltaic strategy.
• Prince Thors: Demonstrates his seriousness about Camel's photovoltaic strategy and expresses gratitude for Chen Yi's potential assistance with the space sprint engine.
• Max: Initially rattled by Chen Yi's announcement, Max regains confidence in SpaceX's capabilities and decides to proceed with the launch, aiming to showcase SpaceX's superiority in size and payload capacity.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and competition, particularly in space exploration and renewable energy.
• Strategic alliances and shifts in power dynamics, as seen in Camel's decision to pursue a photovoltaic strategy and its potential impact on the global energy landscape.
• The role of size and scale in space engineering and public perception, as highlighted by Max's comparison of Yifei's drone and SpaceX's Falcon Starship.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Prince Thors: They discuss Camel's photovoltaic strategy and the potential supply of Yifei's space sprint engine, demonstrating mutual respect and understanding.
• Max and his team: They discuss the implications of Chen Yi's moon landing announcement and ultimately decide to proceed with SpaceX's launch, showcasing their confidence in their own technology and size advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• SpaceX announces a simultaneous launch with Yifei, sparking intense online discussion.
• Chen Yi decides to launch his lunar lander drone vertically, challenging SpaceX's parabolic acceleration method.
• Chen Yi's drone successfully launches, docks with the relay satellite, and hooks onto Xuan Nü's moon soil storage tanks.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates his confidence and nonchalance in the face of SpaceX's challenge.
• Xuan Nü reveals her long-term plans for space plant cultivation and biological bases.

Significant Themes

• The competition between Yifei and SpaceX, representing different approaches to space exploration.
• The importance of combining biological and mechanical paths for civilizational progress, as emphasized by Xuan Nü.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi interacts with Qin Xiaoyu, Xia Keke, and Xuan Nü, showing his leadership and support for their work.
• Chen Yi engages with his livestream audience, explaining his methods and answering their questions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi's drone and SpaceX's Starship cross paths during launch, sparking a debate about energy efficiency and war strategies.
• Chen Yi's drone uses solar sail propulsion, causing its orbit to deviate, which is later corrected by automated controls.
• Chen Yi plans to deploy a communication relay satellite at the L2 Lagrange point before proceeding to the Moon.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates his coding skills and understanding of aerospace technology.
• Max, the SpaceX executive, confidently presents the Starship's capabilities to the council.

Significant Themes

• Technological Innovation: Chen Yi's use of solar sail propulsion and automated controls showcases his innovative approach to space exploration.
• Energy Efficiency: The debate between Chen Yi's and SpaceX's launch methods highlights the importance of energy efficiency in space travel.
• Space Warfare: The discussion about war strategies in space raises questions about the potential militarization of space.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi interacts with his viewers, engaging in banter and sharing his knowledge of aerospace technology.
• Max interacts with the council, presenting the Starship's capabilities and reassuring them of SpaceX's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi receives a call from Professor Zhang, who asks about space combat experiments, revealing that the country is planning significant investment in space exploration.
• Chen Yi realizes the potential threat from the other side's advancements and decides to develop a space-based weapon.
• He designs and builds an Individual Portable Ion Cannon (IPIC) in a single day.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi shows his strategic thinking and adaptability by quickly understanding the implications of the increased investment in space exploration and deciding to develop a space-based weapon.
• Professor Zhang demonstrates his strategic perspective and knowledge of the international situation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of competition and response to external threats is emphasized, with Chen Yi and Professor Zhang acknowledging the other side's advancements and the need to keep up.
• The idea of breaking international regulations to maintain national security and technological superiority is introduced.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Professor Zhang discuss the space exploration plans, the other side's advancements, and the need for a space-based weapon.
• Chen Yi's conversation with Professor Zhang reveals his understanding of the international situation and his determination to respond to external threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi tests an ion cannon, which is dangerous on Earth due to atmospheric discharge.
• He successfully tests the ion cannon on various materials, demonstrating its destructive power.
• Chen Yi decides to upgrade the ion cannon for space use, creating a Super-orbital Space-based Ion Cannon.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi shows his willingness to take risks for scientific advancement, wearing protective gear to test the ion cannon.
• He demonstrates his technical prowess by upgrading the ion cannon based on the system's information.
• Chen Yi's dedication to his work is evident as he spends hours designing and producing the new ion cannon.

Significant Themes

• Safety and Risk: Chen Yi is aware of the dangers of testing the ion cannon but takes precautions to ensure his safety.
• Scientific Advancement: Chen Yi's goal is to create a powerful weapon for space use, demonstrating his commitment to technological progress.
• Space Exploration: The ion cannon's upgrade for space use reflects Chen Yi's interest in space exploration and the potential for off-world resources.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi interacts with security personnel, who express concern for his safety during the ion cannon test.
• He shares the completed ion cannon's image with Professor Zhang, indicating their collaborative work and mutual respect.
• Chen Yi's thoughts about leaving the Lunar Lander Drone's mining operations to "Old Zhang and the others" suggest a team dynamic and trust in his colleagues' capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Zhang (Old Zhang) receives a classified message from Chen Yi about a completed space-based ion cannon.
• The weapon's capabilities are astonishing, capable of destroying space fighters, satellites, and even 5,000-ton Starships, and triggering thunderstorms when launched from a ground array.
• Old Zhang shares the news with his colleagues, causing a stir and provoking a reaction from the experts in ion-related fields.
• Chen Yi, unaware of the commotion, wakes up and starts his live stream, where he watches SpaceX's Ascent land on the moon and begins building a lunar base.
• Chen Yi's Lunar Lander Drone, after showing respect to SpaceX's achievement, lands near their base vehicle.

Character Developments

• Old Zhang: Shows pride and satisfaction in Chen Yi's achievements, using them to subtly show off to his colleagues.
• Chen Yi: Demonstrates respect for SpaceX's accomplishment before proceeding with his own plans, showing maturity and sportsmanship.

Significant Themes

• Competition and cooperation in space exploration.
• Respect for achievements, regardless of the competitor.
• The power of technology and innovation.

Character Interactions

• Old Zhang and his colleagues: Old Zhang shares Chen Yi's achievement, provoking a reaction from the ion-related experts.
• Chen Yi and the netizens: Chen Yi interacts with his audience, showing respect for SpaceX's accomplishment before proceeding with his own plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi's drones arrive at the moon, encountering SpaceX's base vehicle.
• Chen Yi's drone deploys a tracked robot with a laser cannon, causing concern among SpaceX representatives.
• Chen Yi uses his robot to mine moon soil rich in Helium-3, filling three ceramic cans in less than an hour.
• Chen Yi melts and fuses the ground around SpaceX's base vehicle to increase reflectivity, creating a makeshift lighthouse.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates his drones' capabilities and resourcefulness, showing no hesitation in mining and stockpiling moon resources.
• SpaceX representatives express concern over Chen Yi's actions and the potential threat posed by his drones' laser cannon.

Significant Themes

• Resource Acquisition: Chen Yi's primary goal is to acquire Helium-3-rich moon soil, showcasing the potential economic value of lunar resources.
• Technological Superiority: Chen Yi's drones exhibit advanced capabilities, highlighting the technological gap between his company and SpaceX.
• Humorous Rivalry: The interaction between Chen Yi and SpaceX is filled with humor and friendly competition, adding an entertaining element to the story.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and SpaceX representatives engage in a light-hearted rivalry, with Chen Yi's actions often leaving SpaceX in a state of shock or concern.
• Netizens in Chen Yi's livestream room express sympathy and amusement towards SpaceX's situation, further emphasizing the humorous aspect of their interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi's drone successfully lands on the moon, melting the surrounding ground into glass and outshining SpaceX's Starship.
• SpaceX executives discuss their strategy to counter Yifei's advancements, deciding to use propaganda and public opinion to maintain their image.
• Chen Yi returns to Earth and broadcasts a live stream, giving away moon soil to lucky viewers and announcing future lucky draws that may include space meteorites, Martian specialties, and asteroid fragments.
• Professor Zhang visits Chen Yi and advises him to inquire about nuclear reactors at the EAST nuclear fusion project for his drone.

Character Developments

• Max, the SpaceX executive, becomes increasingly worried about Yifei's advancements and the potential impact on their plans.
• Chen Yi continues to pursue his interests in space exploration and technology, expressing a desire to install a nuclear reactor on his drone.

Significant Themes

• The race for technological advancements and space exploration between private companies.
• The potential impact of nuclear power and fusion on the future of energy and technology.
• The importance of pursuing personal interests and hobbies alongside financial success.

Character Interactions

• Max and other SpaceX executives discuss their strategy to counter Yifei's advancements, highlighting their competitive nature and willingness to use propaganda.
• Chen Yi interacts with Professor Zhang, seeking advice on nuclear reactors for his drone and demonstrating his curiosity and determination in pursuing his interests.
• Chen Yi engages with his viewers during the live stream, giving away moon soil and announcing future lucky draws, fostering a sense of community and excitement among his audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi decides to pursue controlled nuclear fusion for his energy needs, despite its complexity and the lack of mature solutions.
• He requests data and literature on nuclear fusion from the EAST project in Hefei, An Province, in exchange for 10 kilograms of Helium-3.
• Chen Yi plans to work on nuclear fusion at the base due to its safety and minimal risk of uncontrolled reactions.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates his ambition and confidence in tackling complex challenges like controlled nuclear fusion.
• Professor Zhang shows his enthusiasm and support for Chen Yi's potential contributions to China's nuclear industry.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and complexity of controlled nuclear fusion, requiring sustained high temperatures and stable confinement.
• The importance of materials science, particularly the pursuit of room-temperature superconducting materials for technological advancements.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Professor Zhang discuss the feasibility and potential impact of Chen Yi working on nuclear fusion at the base.
• Chen Yi and the EAST project team agree on an exchange of Helium-3 for nuclear fusion data and literature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi learns about a fraudulent claim of room temperature superconductivity.
• He decides to research carbon-based organic superconductors due to their unexplored limits.
• Chen Yi creates a crude electromagnet and enhances its attributes using the system.
• He discovers a new carbon material, carbon nanocoils, with exceptional properties.
• Chen Yi tests the material's tensile strength and resistance, finding it superior to existing materials.
• He spends days producing a small section of the carbon nanocoil wire.
• Chen Yi adjusts the wire's attributes, reaching the limit of conventional materials, and enters the quantum domain.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi shows determination and dedication to his research, even when faced with challenges.
• He demonstrates his understanding of materials science and physics, making informed decisions about his research direction.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of scientific breakthroughs, particularly room temperature superconductivity.
• The exploration of carbon-based materials and their potential applications.
• The ethical implications of fraudulent scientific claims.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi interacts with the system, using it to enhance and adjust the attributes of his materials.
• He collaborates with Xuan Nü to refine the production plan for the carbon nanocoil wire.

Chen Yi looked at the attributes of the gun in his hands, and a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes. He couldn't wait to test its performance.
He quickly found a suitable location in the mountains and set up a target at a distance of 300 meters. The target was a 50-centimeter-diameter steel ball, which was quite challenging to hit at this range.
Chen Yi aimed the gun at the target and activated the online radar aiming scope. The trajectory calculation was displayed on the scope's screen, showing him the exact angle and elevation to hit the target.
Chen Yi took a deep breath and pulled the trigger.
Bang!
A muffled sound echoed through the mountains, and a tungsten alloy projectile, accelerated by the electromagnetic coils, shot out of the gun barrel at an incredible speed.
The projectile's speed was so high that it created a sonic boom, and a shockwave rippled through the air, kicking up dust and debris in its wake.
The projectile hit the steel ball with a deafening clang, and the force of the impact was so great that it vaporized a small portion of the steel ball, leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was stunned. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The second projectile hit the target with the same devastating force, vaporizing a small portion of the target and leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was amazed. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The third projectile hit the target with the same devastating force, vaporizing a small portion of the target and leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was amazed. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The fourth projectile hit the target with the same devastating force, vaporizing a small portion of the target and leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was amazed. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The fifth projectile hit the target with the same devastating force, vaporizing a small portion of the target and leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was amazed. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The sixth projectile hit the target with the same devastating force, vaporizing a small portion of the target and leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was amazed. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The seventh projectile hit the target with the same devastating force, vaporizing a small portion of the target and leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was amazed. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The eighth projectile hit the target with the same devastating force, vaporizing a small portion of the target and leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was amazed. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The ninth projectile hit the target with the same devastating force, vaporizing a small portion of the target and leaving a perfectly circular hole.
Chen Yi was amazed. He had never seen such a powerful weapon in action before. The Gauss gun's power was far beyond his expectations.
He quickly set up another target and fired again. This time, he adjusted the power output of the gun to see if he could hit a smaller target.
The tenth projectile hit

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi tests a powerful Gauss gun at the base's proving grounds.
• The gun's lowest setting can penetrate 12 layers of steel plates, and its highest setting is used to attempt to shoot down a spy satellite.
• The gun successfully destroys the spy satellite.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates his prowess and strategic thinking by testing the Gauss gun and attempting to shoot down the satellite.
• Qin Xiaoyu and Xia Keke witness Chen Yi's capabilities and are impressed.
• Old Lin, the security personnel, shows his skill and focus in attempting to shoot down the satellite.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Gauss gun represents a significant display of power, and its use to shoot down the spy satellite demonstrates Chen Yi's desire for control and dominance.
• Technological Advancement: The gun's capabilities showcase the advanced technology available to Chen Yi and his team, highlighting their potential to influence global politics and military dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi interacts with Qin Xiaoyu, Xia Keke, and the security personnel, demonstrating his leadership and confidence in their abilities.
• The security personnel, particularly Old Lin, show respect and deference to Chen Yi's authority and expertise.
• Qin Xiaoyu and Xia Keke express their excitement and awe at Chen Yi's actions, further solidifying their loyalty and admiration for him.

Plot Points and Events

• A spy satellite is destroyed by a kinetic energy attack from the ground, exceeding 10 km/s.
• The enemy base suspects it's an attack from Yifei's Starlink satellite's laser weapon but later calculates the attack came from the ground.
• The enemy base celebrates their upcoming announcement of the laser defense array test, believing it will reclaim their dominant position.
• The enemy conducts a laser defense array test, intercepting 48 incoming missiles, demonstrating their strategic power.
• They announce they will increase restrictions on Yifei Company and its partners if the solar panel technology isn't re-evaluated.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi shows no reaction to the enemy's laser defense array test, indicating his confidence in their own technology.
• Xia Keke and Qin Xiaoyu express concern about the increased restrictions on Yifei Company and its partners.
• Chen Yi reassures them that Yifei is not weak and dismisses them for the day.

Significant Themes

• Technological competition and strategic balance between nations.
• Hegemonic power dynamics and the use of force to maintain dominance.
• The impact of international politics on corporate operations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi and Xia Keke: Xia Keke is excited about the satellite hit, while Chen Yi remains calm and focused on improving their laser weapons.
• Chen Yi and Qin Xiaoyu: Qin Xiaoyu reports the enemy's increased restrictions on Yifei, and Chen Yi reassures her about Yifei's strength.
• Chen Yi and Professor Zhang: Chen Yi calls Professor Zhang to discuss the enemy's laser defense array test, comforting him about the technological gap.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yifei Company faces a sudden shutdown due to comprehensive restrictions and suppression from the other side and their allies.
• Chen Yi receives calls from He Yu (Yifei's manager) and Wang Chuanfu (BYD's manager) about the situation.
• Chen Yi decides to accept BYD's offer to help Yifei overcome the crisis.
• Wang Chuanfu shares insights about the importance of aircraft carrier fleets in global markets.
• Chen Yi designs a Laser Frigate, a ship equipped with a laser defense array capable of creating a 200-kilometer safe zone.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates strategic thinking and resilience in the face of adversity, leading Yifei through the crisis.
• He Yu shows dedication to Yifei but struggles to cope with the sudden comprehensive restrictions.
• Wang Chuanfu displays wisdom and patriotism, offering help to Yifei and sharing valuable insights.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for technological and economic dominance between nations.
• The importance of self-reliance and domestic supply chains in the face of global competition.
• The role of aircraft carrier fleets in maintaining global influence and market access.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi interacts with He Yu and Wang Chuanfu, demonstrating leadership and adaptability.
• He Yu and Wang Chuanfu show support for Yifei and Chen Yi, highlighting their loyalty and patriotism.
• Chen Yi and Wang Chuanfu engage in a strategic conversation, revealing their understanding of global power dynamics.

Chen Yi's eyes widened in surprise, "A few kilograms? That's not enough. I need at least 20 kilograms to start the experiment."
Old Zhang sighed, "I understand, but I can't promise anything. I'll try my best to get you as much as possible."
Chen Yi nodded, "Alright, I'll wait for your news."
After Old Zhang and his companions left, Chen Yi returned to his office on the first floor. He picked up his phone and dialed a number.
"Hello, this is Chen Yi. I need to buy some tritium. How much do you have in stock?"
On the other end of the line, a voice replied, "Hello, Mr. Chen. We currently have 10 kilograms of tritium in stock. However, the price is 30,000 dollars per gram. Would you like to place an order?"
Chen Yi calculated the price in his mind, "That's 300 million dollars for 10 kilograms. I'll take it all. Can you deliver it to me within three days?"
The voice on the other end hesitated for a moment before replying, "I'm sorry, Mr. Chen. Our company's policy is to only sell tritium to research institutions and power plants. We cannot sell to private individuals."
Chen Yi was taken aback, "What do you mean? I'm a private individual, but I'm also a researcher. I need it for my research."
The voice on the other end was firm, "I'm sorry, Mr. Chen. Our company's policy is very clear on this matter. We cannot make an exception."
Chen Yi was about to argue further, but the voice on the other end hung up.
Chen Yi looked at his phone in disbelief. He couldn't believe that he had been rejected. He was about to call back when he heard a knock on the door.
"Come in," Chen Yi said, still in a daze.
The door opened, and Qin Xiaoyu walked in with a tray of snacks and drinks. She looked at Chen Yi and asked, "What's wrong, Brother Yi? You look like you've seen a ghost."
Chen Yi sighed, "I just tried to buy some tritium, but I was rejected. They said they only sell to research institutions and power plants."
Qin Xiaoyu looked at Chen Yi in surprise, "Tritium? Why do you need that?"
Chen Yi explained, "I need it for my research on controlled nuclear fusion. I've already developed a room temperature superconducting material, and I need tritium to start the experiment."
Qin Xiaoyu thought for a moment before replying, "I see. In that case, why don't you try asking the government for help? They might be able to allocate some tritium for you."
Chen Yi shook his head, "I don't want to involve the government in this. I want to do this on my own."
Qin Xiaoyu nodded, "I understand. In that case, why don't you try asking your friends in the industry for help? Maybe they can introduce you to someone who can help."
Chen Yi thought for a moment before replying, "That's a good idea. I'll give Li Yifei a call and see if he can help."
Chen Yi picked up his phone and dialed Li Yifei's number.
"Hello, Yifei. I need your help with something," Chen Yi said as soon as Li Yifei picked up the phone.
Li Yifei replied, "Of course, Brother Yi. What do you need help with?"
Chen Yi explained the situation to Li Yifei, "I need to buy some tritium for my research on controlled nuclear fusion, but I was rejected by the supplier. I was wondering if you could introduce me to someone who can help."
Li Yifei thought for a moment before replying, "I see. In that case, I might be able to help. I have a friend who works in the nuclear industry. I can introduce you to him. However, I must warn you that the price of tritium is very high. It's 30,000 dollars per gram."
Chen Yi nodded, "I know. I'm willing to pay the price. I just need to buy enough for my experiment."
Li Yifei replied, "Alright, I'll introduce you to my friend. I'll send you his contact information later. You can contact him directly."
Chen Yi thanked Li Yifei and hung up the phone. He looked at Qin Xiaoyu and said, "I'll wait for Li Yifei's friend to contact me. In the meantime, I

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yi decides to build a deuterium-tritium reactor for testing magnetic confinement.
• He learns about the recent breakthroughs in laser inertial confinement fusion on the other side.
• Chen Yi constructs a Tokamak device and initiates a deuterium-tritium fusion experiment.

Character Developments

• Chen Yi demonstrates his expertise in magnetic field design and control for magnetic confinement.
• He shows concern for safety, considering the neutron irradiation issue and planning to wait for natural decay before handling the radioactive elements.

Significant Themes

• Technological development as a chain reaction, where breakthroughs in one area can trigger updates in others.
• The difficulty of achieving commercialization in deuterium-tritium fusion due to issues like capsule cost, tritium self-sufficiency, and neutron irradiation.
• The importance of safety and caution when handling fusion elements and their byproducts.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yi interacts with Old Zhang, who provides him with updates on the other side's laser inertial confinement fusion progress.
• Chen Yi communicates with Xuan Nü, his AI assistant, to control the Tokamak device and monitor the fusion experiment.