Ch. 261Power Outage
Key Plot Points and Events
- A citywide power outage occurs in Qingchuan City, followed by several more in other cities, raising concerns about an electricity crisis.
- The power department holds an emergency meeting to discuss the escalating electricity shortage and the strain on the national power grid.
- A leader from the Xichuan Province power department suggests that Shenma Technology Company might possess controlled nuclear fusion technology, which could solve the crisis.
Character Developments
- No significant individual character developments in this chapter.
Significant Themes
- The impact of rapid technological advancement (simulation-type intelligent robots) on society and infrastructure (electricity supply).
- The tension between meeting public demand and ensuring essential services (city-scale energy shields) have adequate power.
- The potential solution of controlled nuclear fusion and the possibility of Shenma Technology Company possessing this technology.
Character Interactions
- The power department leaders discuss the electricity crisis and potential solutions among themselves.
- The Xichuan Province power department leader shares his theory about Shenma Technology Company's potential controlled nuclear fusion technology.