Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ou Lai Company is investigated by authorities, shocking the public.
• Miraculous Beauty Company's explosive sales and rapid growth attract attention.
• Over a million units are sold in seven days, reaching ten million units on the tenth day.
• Positive reviews and high ratings for Miraculous Beauty products on major shopping websites.
• Miraculous Beauty products start their international promotion.

Character Developments

• No significant individual character developments in this chapter.
• The collective 'netizens' and 'beauty brands' are shown to be increasingly interested and impressed by Miraculous Beauty Company's products.

Significant Themes

• Reputation and Perception: Miraculous Beauty Company's reputation grows rapidly due to positive reviews and sales, while Ou Lai's reputation suffers.
• Power Dynamics: The investigation of Ou Lai suggests that Miraculous Beauty Company has significant backing and power.
• Globalization: The chapter ends with Miraculous Beauty products starting their international journey.

Character Interactions

• No direct character interactions in this chapter.
• Indirect interactions are seen through the collective reactions of netizens, beauty brands, and relevant departments to Miraculous Beauty Company's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Feiyu discovers the high profit margin in beauty products, with over 85% of sales coming from women.
• Zhou Feiyu's side account, Miraculous Beauty, contributes over seventy billion in net profit in half a month.
• Zhou Xinghe completes the final design draft for the Flying Sky-Space Engine.
• Miraculous Beauty begins overseas expansion, facing resistance in Gallic Rooster.
• Propaganda against Miraculous Beauty products begins in Gallic Rooster, Hans Cat, and John Bull.

Character Developments

• Zhou Feiyu: Realizes the earning potential of beauty products, decides to expand Miraculous Beauty overseas.
• Zhou Xinghe: Completes the design for the Flying Sky-Space Engine after over half a year of calculation.
• Li Shihan: Initially flustered by the propaganda against Miraculous Beauty but later handles the situation with Zhou Feiyu's guidance.

Significant Themes

• Gender dynamics in consumer behavior, with women being the primary consumers of beauty products.
• The potential of beauty products as a high-profit margin industry.
• The challenges and strategies involved in international business expansion.
• The use of propaganda and counter-propaganda in business competition.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Feiyu and Zhou Xinghe: Collaborate on the development of the Flying Sky-Space Engine.
• Zhou Feiyu and Li Shihan: Work together to handle the overseas expansion of Miraculous Beauty, with Zhou Feiyu providing guidance and Li Shihan executing the plans.
• The unnamed business rivals in Gallic Rooster and other countries: Interact with Miraculous Beauty through propaganda and counter-propaganda.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Miraculous Beauty products cause noticeable physical improvements in consumers within a week, surpassing typical beauty products and approaching super tonic levels.
• Domestic authorities research and find that the products contain rice and polysaccharide components, suggesting genetic modification.
• Fei Yang sends an encrypted email proposing cooperation on High-Energy Rice and applying for a rocket launch on December 12th.
• Authorities decide to allow Miraculous Beauty products to continue selling but restrict High-Energy Rice distribution, prioritizing military, research teams, and meritorious individuals.
• Authorities approve Fei Yang's rocket launch application.

Character Developments

• Fei Yang's company gains international recognition and attracts domestic authorities' attention due to the miraculous effects of their products.
• Domestic authorities, initially slow to react, become alarmed and start investigating the products' effects and technology.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and its impact on society, particularly in the fields of beauty, health, and space exploration.
• The potential of genetic modification and its ethical implications.
• Strategic planning and resource allocation in response to significant technological breakthroughs.

Character Interactions

• Fei Yang's company interacts with domestic authorities, sending a cooperation plan and application for a rocket launch.
• Domestic authorities discuss and decide on the management of Miraculous Beauty products and High-Energy Rice distribution, as well as Fei Yang's rocket launch application.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Test Pilot team starts consuming a special High-Energy Rice, leading to significant improvements in their physical strength and endurance.
• The relevant departments are surprised and delighted by the results, seeing it as a step towards a great future for humanity.
• The news of Fei Yang's impending rocket launch leaks, causing a stir among the public.

Character Developments

• The Test Pilots experience physical enhancements due to the special rice, leading to increased strength and endurance.
• The relevant departments become more optimistic about the potential of High-Energy Rice and its impact on society.

Significant Themes

• The power of technology and its potential impact on society.
• The importance of confidentiality and secrecy in scientific and technological advancements.
• The public's reaction to groundbreaking news and their skepticism towards private enterprises in traditionally government-dominated fields.

Character Interactions

• The Test Pilots discuss the changes in their physical condition and speculate about the cause, leading to a sense of camaraderie and shared excitement.
• The relevant departments collaborate to analyze the data and plan the next steps for High-Energy Rice cultivation and control.
• The public reacts with shock, disbelief, and skepticism to the news of Fei Yang's rocket launch, reflecting their mixed feelings about the company's ambitious ventures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fei Yang announces its intention to launch a rocket, sparking widespread ridicule and skepticism.
• Domestic and international media outlets report on the event, with most expressing positivity and respect for Fei Yang's ambition.
• Markus, Fei Yang's competitor, responds to media inquiries about Fei Yang's entry into aerospace, maintaining a positive image despite clear competition.
• Construction of Fei Yang's first rocket proceeds quietly in Nanjiang County, attracting interest from the Changxi Launch Base team.

Character Developments

• Zhou Feiyu, President of Fei Yang, is portrayed as humble yet confident in Fei Yang's capabilities, expressing his lifelong interest in aerospace.
• Markus, CEO of Space Exploration Technologies Company, is shown maintaining a positive public image despite internal struggles, embodying the "real-world Iron Man" persona.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Innovation: Fei Yang's entry into the aerospace field represents its ambition and willingness to innovate, challenging the status quo.
• Public Perception and Expectations: The public's reaction to Fei Yang's announcement highlights their high expectations for the company and their desire for it to contribute to the country's technological advancements.
• Competition and Cooperation: The relationship between Fei Yang and Space Exploration Technologies Company is complex, involving both competition and potential cooperation, reflecting the global tech landscape.

Character Interactions

• Fei Yang vs. Public: Fei Yang's announcement sparks a conversation with the public, who express skepticism but also admiration for the company's daring move.
• Fei Yang vs. Markus: The implicit competition between Fei Yang and Markus's companies is evident, with Markus maintaining a positive public image while internally hoping for Fei Yang's failure.
• Zhou Feiyu vs. Changxi Launch Base Team: Zhou Feiyu interacts with the Changxi Launch Base team, expressing his lifelong interest in aerospace and sharing his excitement about Fei Yang's new venture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fei Yang Company launches its first rocket on December 12th, drawing national attention and media coverage.
• The rocket launch is ordinary and uneventful, with no signs of reusability.
• The purpose of the satellite launched is not revealed.

Character Developments

• Markus, CEO of Space Exploration Technology Company, is cautious and takes Fei Yang's launch seriously despite initial skepticism from his engineers.
• The NSA, despite being the leader in aerospace, feels threatened by Fei Yang's entry into the field.

Significant Themes

• Technological competition and innovation, particularly in the aerospace industry.
• National pride and international rivalry in technological advancements.

Character Interactions

• Markus interacts with his engineers, expressing his concerns about Fei Yang's launch despite their initial dismissals.
• The NSA and Space Exploration Technology Company both monitor Fei Yang's launch, revealing their competitive nature and fear of being surpassed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive spaceplane, forty meters long, takes off from a mountain base, accelerating rapidly and soaring into the sky, unseen by most.
• The spaceplane successfully flies out of the atmosphere into outer space, displaying normal flight status.
• Zhou Feiyu, receiving the flight status, decides to extend the mission, instructing the spaceplane to fly to the Moon instead of returning immediately.

Character Developments

• Zhou Feiyu, the main character, shows excitement and pride in witnessing the spaceplane's successful flight, marking a significant achievement of his labor.
• Zhou Xinghe, the AI, demonstrates professionalism and efficiency in managing the spaceplane's flight and communicating with Zhou Feiyu.

Significant Themes

• Human Achievement and Ambition: The spaceplane's successful flight represents humanity's desire to explore and conquer space.
• Technological Advancement: The spaceplane's use of a controlled nuclear fusion reactor and plasma engine highlights the potential of advanced technology in space travel.
• Responsibility and Decision-Making: Zhou Feiyu's decision to extend the mission shows his responsibility towards the project and his ability to make strategic decisions.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Feiyu interacts with Zhou Xinghe, receiving flight status updates and issuing commands.
• Although not physically present, the Chinese astronauts in the Tiangong Space Station and the International Space Station notice the spaceplane's flight, raising their attention and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rumors circulate about the International Space Station's retirement, with only China's Tiangong Space Station remaining.
• Astronauts from Eagle Country and Bear Country are currently aboard the International Space Station.
• A mysterious, high-tech spacecraft is detected, sparking fears of an alien civilization.
• Ground control centers in Eagle Country and Bear Country go into chaos, preparing for potential war or investigation.
• The Aerospace Courtyard receives an urgent call from the International Space Station to activate the Yutu Rover and monitor the far side of the Moon.

Character Developments

• Astronauts are focused on practical work and have no ulterior motives, fearing for their lives and the space station's safety.
• Ground control center staff and leaders are startled, shocked, and quickly decide on investigation and preparation plans.
• Aerospace Courtyard staff and leaders are awakened, discuss the situation, and agree to wait before notifying the international community.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the Unknown: The discovery of a mysterious spacecraft sparks fear and uncertainty about an alien civilization.
• Preparation vs. Investigation: Some characters advocate for immediate war preparation, while others push for thorough investigation first.
• International Cooperation vs. Secrecy: Eagle Country and Bear Country decide to keep the news from other countries to avoid disturbances and maintain order.

Character Interactions

• Astronauts from different countries work together but are focused on their tasks, with no mention of conflict or cooperation.
• Ground control center staff and leaders in Eagle Country and Bear Country interact, discussing and deciding on a course of action.
• The International Space Station contacts the Aerospace Courtyard for assistance, leading to a discussion among its leaders about the request.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious Spaceplane, the Spaceplane Fei Yang, approaches the Moon, triggering international attention.
• The Aerospace Courtyard and the International Space Station attempt to monitor and investigate the Spaceplane's activities.
• The Spaceplane lands on the far side of the Moon, evading detection by both Domestic and international forces.

Character Developments

• Zhou Feiyu, the pilot of the Spaceplane Fei Yang, remains calm and confident in his mission, prioritizing sleep to maintain his performance.

Significant Themes

• International cooperation and tension in the face of an unknown threat.
• The limitations of current technology in monitoring and responding to events in outer space.
• The potential disruption to humanity's structure and history by the Spaceplane's activities.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Feiyu communicates with the Artificial Intelligence Zhou Xinghe, who keeps him updated on national-level movements.
• The leaders of the Aerospace Courtyard discuss and decide on full cooperation with the investigation.
• Domestic and the International Space Station engage in negotiations regarding a joint Moon landing mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Aerospace Courtyard admits their technological limitations to a foreign representative, seeking help for a joint Lunar Landing operation.
• The three countries (Domestic, Eagle Country, and Bear Country) agree to a joint Lunar Landing, each targeting different areas on the Moon.
• The announcement causes international sensation, with smaller countries expressing desire to join and netizens worldwide speculating about the Moon's secrets.
• The operation is planned to take place in three months, raising doubts about the rushed timeline.

Character Developments

• The person in charge of the Aerospace Courtyard shows diplomatic tact by acknowledging their technological needs without compromising their stance on independence.
• The foreign representative's suspicion and eventual refusal to provide technical assistance highlight the political tensions between countries.

Significant Themes

• Technological Rivalry: The competition and cooperation between countries in developing aerospace technology.
• International Relations: The complex dynamics of international politics, with countries using each other for their own interests.
• Speculation and Misinformation: Netizens' reactions to the announcement, fueled by rumors and half-truths, reflect the power of public opinion and misinformation.

Character Interactions

• The Aerospace Courtyard and the foreign representative engage in diplomatic negotiations, with the former seeking help and the latter refusing, highlighting their power dynamics.
• Netizens worldwide interact through social media, speculating about the Moon's secrets and expressing excitement and doubt about the Lunar Landing operation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Feiyu learns about the "Three Kingdoms Joint Lunar Landing" mission.
• Zhou Feiyu's AI, Zhou Xinghe, shows the construction progress on the far side of the Moon by Fei Yang's robots.
• The Spaceplane returns from the Moon, carrying lunar soil and rare minerals, including Natural Gold.
• The Spaceplane lands on a secret Fei Yang base in the Pacific Ocean.
• Zhou Feiyu receives a report on the Spaceplane's mission, deeming it a success.
• Two days later, gold ornaments made from Natural Gold are delivered to Zhou Feiyu.

Character Developments

• Zhou Feiyu demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor upon learning about the lunar landing mission.
• Zhou Feiyu shows satisfaction with the Spaceplane's mission results and expresses his ambition to mine the entire solar system.
• Li Shihan shows curiosity and surprise when receiving the Natural Gold ornaments.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Power: Zhou Feiyu's ambition to mine the entire solar system and his desire to keep Fei Yang's true strength hidden from the country.
• Technology and Innovation: The advanced technology and AI used by Fei Yang, enabling them to mine the Moon and build a secret base.
• Resource Acquisition: The focus on obtaining and profiting from rare resources, such as Natural Gold and Helium-3.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Feiyu interacts with his AI, Zhou Xinghe, to monitor the Moon's construction progress.
• Zhou Feiyu and Li Shihan have a brief, affectionate exchange when he gifts her the Natural Gold ornaments.