Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Hua and Director You from the Aero Engine manufacturing enterprise visit the Seven Color Stone Group's exhibition booth.
• Director You expresses interest in increasing the supply of high-end bearings from the Seven Color Stone Group to their Aerospace Science and Industry Group.
• Zhang Yi assures Director You that the Seven Color Stone Group can handle the increased demand and maintains high-quality standards.
• Director You examines the bearings and praises their quality, leading to a contract signing for future bearing supply and customized CNC machines.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi demonstrates confidence and professionalism in handling the increased demand and reassures Director You about the quality of their products.
• Director You shows expertise in evaluating the bearings and expresses satisfaction with the contract, indicating a shift in his initial skepticism towards domestic products.

Significant Themes

• The importance of quality and reliability in business transactions.
• The potential of domestic products to compete with and even surpass international standards.
• The impact of political and economic factors on business decisions (e.g., foreign trade restrictions leading to increased domestic demand).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and Director Hua: A cordial and professional relationship, with Zhang Yi extending a welcoming hand and Director Hua introducing Director You.
• Zhang Yi and Director You: Initially formal and cautious, their interaction becomes more enthusiastic and collaborative as Director You becomes convinced of the Seven Color Stone Group's capabilities, leading to a successful contract signing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director You of Great Hua Empire's First Aviation Group signs a contract with Zhang Yi of Seven Color Stone for aero engine bearings.
• Director Jin of the Second Group struggles to negotiate with Siemens Company for bearings due to price discrepancies.
• Director Jin fails to purchase Ultra-High Precision CNC Machines from foreign companies due to export restrictions.
• Director Jin is forced to consider domestic manufacturers, avoiding Seven Color Stone due to previous issues, and turns to Great Hua First Machine.
• Island Country Seiko refuses to sell high-precision bearings to Great Hua Heavy Industry due to government orders, leading to a heated argument.

Character Developments

• Director Jin: Shows determination in negotiations but faces challenges in procuring necessary equipment.
• Zhang Yi: Successfully signs a contract with the First Aviation Group, demonstrating Seven Color Stone's capabilities.
• Da Dao (Island Country Seiko): Stands firm against Great Hua Heavy Industry's demands, adhering to government orders.

Significant Themes

• International Trade Restrictions: Highlights the challenges faced by Director Jin due to export restrictions on high-precision products.
• Loyalty and Credibility: Explores the tension between Island Country Seiko and Great Hua Heavy Industry over the latter's demand for high-precision bearings.

Character Interactions

• Director Jin and Warren (Siemens Company): Engage in a tense negotiation over bearing prices, ultimately reaching a compromise.
• Director Jin and Da Dao (Island Country Seiko): Have a heated argument over the refusal to supply high-precision bearings, showcasing the strain in their business relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chief Fei of Great Hua Heavy Industry regrets his impulsive actions after leaving the Island Country Seiko exhibition.
• He learns that Great Hua Heavy Industry relies on Island Country Seiko for high-performance marine bearings for their warships.
• Chief Fei considers alternative bearing manufacturers but fears the increased costs and delayed construction time.
• His assistant reveals that Great Hua Shipbuilding Group has been using domestically produced high-end marine bearings, which are superior to imported ones.

Character Developments

• Chief Fei: Initially impulsive and regretful, he becomes desperate and frustrated due to the bearing issue. However, he shows determination to find a solution when he learns about the domestic bearings.
• Assistant: Initially hesitant to share information, he eventually reveals crucial details about Great Hua Shipbuilding's use of domestic bearings, showing loyalty and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reliable suppliers and the impact of their actions on businesses.
• The tension between domestic and foreign production, and the potential of domestic industries.
• The consequences of impulsive decisions and the need for careful planning.

Character Interactions

• Chief Fei and his assistant: The assistant provides crucial information to Chief Fei, helping him find a potential solution to the bearing issue. Their interaction shows a hierarchical but collaborative dynamic.
• Chief Fei and Island Country Seiko: Although not directly present, their interaction earlier in the chapter highlights the tension between Chief Fei and the foreign supplier, leading to Chief Fei's regret and desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Island Country Seiko, a major bearing manufacturer, discovers that other global bearing companies have secretly resumed supplying bearings to the Great Hua Empire, including Siemens Precision, SK Group, and others.
• Island Country Seiko's biggest customer, Great Hua Heavy Industry, signs a five-year supply contract with the Seven Color Stone Group.
• The Airshow ends, and Seven Color Stone Group has successfully secured nearly Twenty Billion in orders, with domestic bearing orders alone amounting to nearly Ten Billion.
• An expert team from the National Civil Aviation Administration will arrive the next day to review Seven Color Stone Group's electric aero engine.

Character Developments

• Da Dao, the manager of Island Country Seiko, is shocked and faints upon learning that their company has been tricked and their biggest customer has been poached.
• Zhang Yi, the director of Seven Color Stone Group, is confident in his company's electric aero engine and excited about the upcoming review by the National Civil Aviation Administration.

Significant Themes

• Competition and betrayal in the business world (Island Country Seiko being tricked by other bearing manufacturers).
• Domestic industry growth and self-reliance (Seven Color Stone Group securing large orders and Great Hua Heavy Industry switching to domestic bearings).
• Confidence and excitement in the face of challenges (Zhang Yi's confidence in his company's electric aero engine).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and Director Fei of Great Hua Heavy Industry congratulate each other on their respective successes at the Airshow.
• Zhang Yi shares the news of the upcoming review of Seven Color Stone Group's electric aero engine with his employees, causing excitement among them.
• Da Dao reacts with shock and disbelief when informed about the betrayal of other bearing manufacturers and the loss of their biggest customer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Xiru applies for a type certificate for the electric aero engine at the national civil aviation department.
• A review group is established to assess the electric aero engine, including experts in electromagnetics and electricity.
• The review group will disband after assessing this engine, as it's a temporary formation.
• The review process involves three certificates: type certificate, production license, and airworthiness certificate.
• The review group completes the written materials review and proceeds to the on-site physical review at the Seven Color Stone Group.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi shows confidence in his company's electric aero engine and is eager for the review to pass, enabling mass production.
• Dai Liangcai, the leader of the review group, has a good impression of the Seven Color Stone Group due to their high-tech developments.

Significant Themes

• The importance of certifications (type certificate, production license, airworthiness certificate) for aero engines.
• The significance of electric aero engines as a unique and innovative technology.
• The strategic importance of ultra-heavy ultra-high precision CNC machine tools.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi interacts with the review group experts, showing respect and hospitality.
• Old Su, an expert familiar with the Seven Color Stone Group, expresses surprise and admiration for their progress in developing the ultra-heavy machine tool.
• Dai Liangcai, the review group leader, praises the Seven Color Stone Group's developments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Expert Team visits the Seven Color Stone Group to evaluate their electric Aero Engine.
• They first encounter the Ultra-Heavy Ultra-High Precision CNC Machine Tool, which impresses them due to its precision and uniqueness.
• The team inspects the electric Aero Engine, finding it remarkable despite its current low thrust.

Character Developments

• Old Su, initially distracted by the machine tool, regains composure and acknowledges the group's achievements.
• Minister Shi, excited by the machine tool, shows interest in its design and quality.
• Zhang Yi, proud of his company's accomplishments, expresses confidence in the machine tool's precision and the electric Aero Engine's potential.

Significant Themes

• Technological Advancement: The Seven Color Stone Group's innovations in machine tool precision and electric engine technology drive the story.
• National Pride: The experts and Zhang Yi express pride in their country's technological advancements.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: The workers' behavior reflects a strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism.

Character Interactions

• Minister Shi interacts with the Master, seeking information about the machine tool's design and quality.
• Old Su and Minister Shi praise Zhang Yi and his company's achievements.
• Zhang Yi expresses confidence in his company's capabilities to the experts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Expert Team, led by Zhang Yi, visits the Seven Color Stone Group's aero engine test workshop.
• They are impressed by the high standards and size of the test stand, which can accommodate hundreds of Electric Aero Engines.
• Zhang Yi shows them two Electric Aero Engines that have undergone 2,000 hours of high-intensity testing, with a projected safe operating time of 30,000 hours and a lifespan of 300,000 hours.
• Minister Shi notices a third, larger Electric Aero Engine with a tail flame, indicating it's also electric but at a different stage of testing.
• Zhang Yi reveals that the third engine has a thrust-to-weight ratio of 10, which astonishes the experts.
• The experts request to see the engines being tested, and Zhang Yi leads them to the test room.
• After the visit, they decide to have lunch and continue the review in the afternoon, focusing on the design documents and management system of the electric aero engines.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi: Confidently presents the achievements of the Seven Color Stone Group's Electric Aero Engines, showcasing his leadership and technical expertise.
• Minister Shi: Demonstrates professional knowledge and keen observation skills, noticing the third Electric Aero Engine and its unique features.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and technological advancement, as seen in the development of Electric Aero Engines.
• Professionalism and expertise, exhibited by the experts and Zhang Yi.
• Pride in one's work and achievements, felt by Zhang Yi and the experts upon seeing the engines.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and Minister Shi: Zhang Yi provides detailed information about the engines, while Minister Shi asks insightful questions and expresses admiration.
• The experts and Zhang Yi: They interact positively, with the experts praising the engines and Zhang Yi leading them around the test workshop.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yi presents Electric Aero Engines for review.
• The engines pass the review, obtaining the Model Qualification Certificate.
• The Seven Color Stone Group receives National Research Funding for their engines.
• The Ultra-Heavy Ultra-High Precision CNC Machine is completed.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi: Shows excitement and ambition upon engine approval and machine completion. He's also grateful for the support from Minister Shi and the Review Group.
• Huang Xiru: Displays initiative in applying for research funding and keeps Zhang Yi updated on developments.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and Technology: The chapter emphasizes the Seven Color Stone Group's advancements in Electric Aero Engines and Ultra-Heavy Ultra-High Precision CNC Machines, highlighting their innovative spirit.
• Government Support: The state's allocation of research funding and recognition of the group's achievements underscore the importance of government backing for private enterprises.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and Minister Shi: They express mutual respect and appreciation, with Minister Shi acknowledging the quality of the Seven Color Stone Group's engines.
• Zhang Yi and Huang Xiru: They work together, with Huang Xiru keeping Zhang Yi informed about important developments and Zhang Yi showing gratitude for her efforts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yi's Seven Color Stone Group successfully develops an Ultra-Heavy Ultra-High Precision CNC Machine, crucial for the Great Hua Empire's energy, ocean-going vessels, and aerospace industries.
• The machine, weighing over 1000 tons and costing over 40 million, is inspected and accepted by military officials, including Chief Huang (Huang Xiru's grandfather) and Old Su.
• The acceptance process takes three days due to the machine's size, and it's later disassembled and transported to the Magic City Shipyard for reassembly.
• Zhang Yi visits the Magic City Shipyard, where the General Manager, Director Guo, expresses gratitude for the Ultra-Heavy Machine Tool's placement at their shipyard.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi: Confident in his company's achievements, he greets the inspectors warmly and handles the acceptance process professionally.
• Chief Huang: Proud of his granddaughter's success, he leads the acceptance team and is impressed by the machine's beauty and performance.
• Old Su: An expert in machine tools, he appreciates the machine's quality and is emotional about the national strategic equipment's breakthrough.
• Director Guo: Recognizes the machine's significance for his shipyard, expressing gratitude to Zhang Yi and acknowledging the machine's high demand domestically.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Ultra-Heavy Ultra-High Precision CNC Machines for national industries.
• The impact of advanced technology on work efficiency and worker well-being.
• The pride and emotion associated with national strategic equipment breakthroughs.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi greets and interacts with Chief Huang, Old Su, and Director Guo, demonstrating professionalism and humility.
• Chief Huang and Old Su interact with the machine, expressing awe and appreciation for its beauty and performance.
• Director Guo interacts with Zhang Yi, expressing gratitude and acknowledging the machine's high demand and significance for his shipyard.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Magic City Shipyard, led by Guo Ronghua, seeks to acquire the first ultra-heavy ultra-high precision CNC machine from Seven Color Stone Group.
• The machine tool, weighing a thousand tons, arrives at the shipyard by sea after two weeks of anticipation.
• The machine is assembled and begins processing a large marine propeller, demonstrating its speed and precision.
• Siemens Company in Europe learns about the acquisition and takes notice.

2. Character Developments

• Guo Ronghua: The general manager of Magic City Shipyard, he is over fifty but looks young. He is determined to acquire the advanced machine tool to improve the shipyard's capabilities.
• Zhang Yi: A representative from Seven Color Stone Group, he accompanies Guo Ronghua during the machine's arrival and assembly, ensuring a smooth process.

3. Significant Themes

• Technological Advancement: The acquisition and use of the advanced CNC machine tool symbolize the shipyard's commitment to technological progress.
• International Competition: The interest shown by Siemens Company highlights the global competition in the industry.

4. Character Interactions

• Guo Ronghua and Zhang Yi: They work together to ensure the successful delivery and assembly of the machine tool, demonstrating a cooperative relationship.
• Magic City Shipyard and Siemens Company: The interaction is implicit but shows the competitive nature of the industry, with both companies vying for advanced technology.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yi's Ultra-Heavy Ultra-High Precision CNC Machine, produced by Seven Color Stone Group, performs flawlessly at Magic City Shipyard for over a week without any errors or tool wear.
• Siemens Company attempts to discredit Seven Color Stone Group's machine by collecting and releasing its machining errors, but their plan fails due to the machine's perfect performance.
• Another domestic machine tool manufacturer designs an ultra-heavy ultra-high precision CNC machine, planning to complete its first production by the end of the year.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi remains confident in his team's capabilities and focuses on developing the military's flying troop carrier.
• Huang Xiru, Zhang Yi's assistant, provides crucial information about the competitor's progress and explains the improved manufacturing capabilities of domestic enterprises due to Seven Color Stone Group's smaller ultra-precision CNC machines.

Significant Themes

• The rapid advancement and impact of technology on the industry.
• Competitiveness and adaptability in the business world.
• The unintended consequences of one's actions (Siemens Company's plan backfiring).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and Wang Hong discuss the successful operation of the Ultra-Heavy Machine Tool at the Magic City Shipyard.
• Zhang Yi and Huang Xiru discuss the progress of their competitor and strategize about their next steps.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The first test flight of the Flying Troop Carrier, a high-speed car developed by the Seven Color Stone Group for the Military, is about to take place at a Test Flight Base.
• The test flight is attended by Military officers, staff, helicopter and aircraft designers from Great China, and the Military Representative stationed at the Seven Color Stone Group, Fang Jinming.
• Zhang Yi, Chairman of the Seven Color Stone Group, and Huang Xiru, General Manager, arrive with Chiefs from the Hang City Military Region to observe the test flight.
• The test flight is conducted by Wang Wenshan and Wang Zhengying, experienced helicopter test pilots, who successfully take off and fly the Flying Car into the sky.

Character Developments

• Wang Wenshan and Wang Zhengying: They are excited and honored to test fly the first Military Flying Car, demonstrating their professionalism and confidence in their abilities.
• Zhang Yi: As the Chairman of the Seven Color Stone Group, he is excited and confident about the Flying Car's test flight, seeing it as a significant achievement for the company.
• Director Peng: He recognizes the potential impact of the Flying Car on the future of aviation, feeling excited and optimistic about the shift from helicopters to Flying Cars.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and technological advancement: The Flying Car represents a significant leap in military transportation technology.
• Professionalism and confidence: Wang Wenshan and Wang Zhengying exhibit these qualities as they prepare to test fly the Flying Car.
• Excitement and anticipation: Various characters feel excited and anticipate the success of the test flight, highlighting the importance of the event.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and Chief Shi: They discuss the potential orders for the Flying Car if the test flight is successful, showcasing the political and military interest in the vehicle.
• Wang Wenshan and Wang Zhengying: As experienced partners, they work together to prepare for the test flight, demonstrating their tacit cooperation.
• Director Peng and Zhang Yi: They discuss the Flying Car's design and engine, highlighting the mutual respect and admiration between them as professionals in their respective fields.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Flying Car, developed by Seven Color Stone Group, successfully undertakes its first test flight.
• The test flight lasts for two hours, demonstrating various maneuvers and stability in high winds.
• The Flying Car's endurance is found to be short (less than two hours), but battery replacement is quick and convenient.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi, the director of Seven Color Stone Group, shows excitement and pride in the successful test flight of their Flying Car.
• Wang Wenshan, the test pilot, praises the Flying Car's performance during the test flight.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and technological advancement (the world's first military Flying Car).
• Overcoming challenges (short endurance, low engine power).
• Pride in national achievements (excitement among base personnel).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi interacts with Director Peng of the test flight base, who expresses optimism about Seven Color Stone Group's future.
• Zhang Yi and other technical personnel of Baishi Group discuss the test flight with Wang Wenshan and other test pilots.
• Zhang Yi returns to the laboratory to oversee battery testing, showing dedication and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yi tasks Huang Xiru with acquiring a battery manufacturing factory to save time on production line setup.
• They visit the Jiangnan Battery Manufacturing Factory in Lin City, owned by Director Zhou.
• Zhang Yi decides to buy the factory for 20 billion, including land, buildings, and equipment.
• Director Zhou receives a threatening call from the Weixiong Group, who also wants to buy the factory but at a much lower price.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi demonstrates his decisiveness and confidence in business negotiations.
• Director Zhou shows reluctance to sell due to the Weixiong Group's threats but ultimately agrees to sell to Zhang Yi.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and monopolies in business (represented by the Weixiong Group's threats).
• The importance of time and efficiency in business (Zhang Yi's reason for acquiring an existing factory).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and Huang Xiru work together to inspect and acquire the factory.
• Zhang Yi and Director Zhou engage in negotiations, with Zhang Yi showing confidence and Director Zhou expressing concern about the Weixiong Group's threats.
• Director Zhou interacts with the Weixiong Group representative over the phone, showing reluctance to sell at their offered price.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven Color Stone Group acquires Jiangnan Battery Manufacturing Factory from Director Zhou.
• Weixiong Group attempts to acquire the same factory, leading to a rivalry between the two groups.
• Zhang Yi, director of Seven Color Stone Group, stands firm against Weixiong Group's manager, Li, who threatens him.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi: Shows determination and confidence in facing Weixiong Group, indicating the growth and strength of Seven Color Stone Group.
• Director Zhou: Relieved after Seven Color Stone Group's acquisition, shows understanding of the industry's dynamics.
• Manager Li (Weixiong Group): Demonstrates arrogance and underestimates Seven Color Stone Group, revealing Weixiong Group's overconfidence.

Significant Themes

• Industry Rivalry: The competition between Seven Color Stone Group and Weixiong Group highlights the cutthroat nature of the industry.
• Growth and Confidence: Zhang Yi's growth is reflected in his ability to stand up to Weixiong Group, showcasing Seven Color Stone Group's increasing strength.
• Acquisition and Expansion: The acquisition of the battery factory represents Seven Color Stone Group's expansion into a new market.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and Director Zhou: They interact cordially, with Zhou showing understanding of the industry's dynamics and Zhang Yi demonstrating confidence in his decision.
• Zhang Yi and Manager Li: Their interaction reveals the tension between the two companies, with Li underestimating Seven Color Stone Group and Zhang Yi showing determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A military enthusiast leaks information about the Great Hua Empire's military flying cars, sparking online discussions.
• Zhang Yi successfully acquires land for the Seven Color Stone Group's expansion in Lin City.
• The Scholar Hiring System upgrades to Elementary Advanced, opening new functions and tasks.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi, the protagonist, becomes a true employer of the Scholar Hiring System after the upgrade.
• No significant character developments for other characters in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology and innovation on society and civilization.
• The influence of employers on their civilizations through the Scholar Hiring System.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi interacts with military enthusiasts online through the leaked post about military flying cars.
• Zhang Yi communicates with the Scholar Hiring System upon its upgrade.

New System Functions

Task System

• Main Quest: Promote the employer's civilization to a Level 1 Civilization.
• Side Quests: Expand the factory's scale, master key technologies, and master top-level scientific knowledge.

2. Private Task System: Allows employers to publish or accept scientific research tasks across different civilizations.
3. Credit Point System: Scholars evaluate the employer monthly, with scores averaging to determine the employer's credit.
4. Achievement System: Reflects the employer's contribution and achievements in their civilization, determined by societal recognition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yi explores the upgraded Scholar Hiring System, focusing on the Elementary High-level Scholar hiring option.
• He discovers new Scholar categories: Information Industry Genius, Life Science Genius, and Space Science Genius.
• High-level Scholars have quantity limits and higher hiring prices (minimum 10,000 Scholar Coins).
• Zhang Yi hires a Red Alert Advanced Mechanical Engineer, Cheng HaiTao.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi demonstrates his growth and confidence, spending 30,000 Scholar Coins without hesitation.
• Cheng HaiTao, the hired High-level Scholar, shows pride in his extensive knowledge and expertise.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and expertise is emphasized, with High-level Scholars being highly sought after.
• The importance of specialization and interdisciplinary knowledge is highlighted through Cheng HaiTao's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi interacts with Cheng HaiTao, expressing satisfaction with his hire and assigning him to lead the Precision Mechanical Manufacturing Laboratory.
• Jiang Shuai and Wang Hong welcome Cheng HaiTao, showing no resentment towards his new role.
• Zhang Yi discusses the multi-purpose industrial robot project with Cheng HaiTao, highlighting the need for collaboration across different fields.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yi introduces the Seven Color Stone Group's capabilities to Old Cheng, highlighting their chip manufacturing and software development strengths.
• Old Cheng confirms they can develop advanced industrial robots, but at a level equivalent to a 0.9-level civilization (around 50 years ahead of current human technology).
• A flying car test-flown by the group gains attention due to its advanced technologies, particularly the battery.
• Representatives from hundreds of mobile phone and computer manufacturers visit the Seven Color Stone Group to inquire about the battery technology.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi demonstrates his dedication to learning and advancing technology, staying in the Precision Machinery Laboratory to study with Old Cheng.
• Old Cheng shows expertise and understanding of Earth's technological level, confirming the group's capabilities in developing advanced robots.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and its impact on society and industry.
• The importance of battery technology in electronics and its potential market influence.
• The strategic value of technology and its control by the Seven Color Stone Group.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi interacts with Old Cheng, learning from him and discussing technological capabilities.
• Zhang Yi addresses representatives from various companies, discussing the potential of the new battery technology and the group's intentions regarding it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yi, the boss of Seven Color Stone Group, reveals that their new battery will be priced at 20% of the sales price for electronic products and 35% for electric vehicles.
• The announcement shocks the mobile phone and electric vehicle manufacturers present, with most expressing their inability to accept such high prices.
• Representatives from prominent domestic mobile phone and electric vehicle brands (Huawei, Da Mi, Hua Xing, Lan Zu, Ya Di, Jingcheng) agree to Seven Color Stone Group's terms, ensuring the battery won't be used by foreign competitors.
• Companies with weaker market positions and technological capabilities refuse to agree to the terms.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi: Shows his determination and strategic thinking by setting high prices and targeting domestic manufacturers to boost their competitiveness internationally.
• Representatives from prominent brands: Display leadership and foresight by agreeing to Seven Color Stone Group's terms to gain a competitive edge in the global market.

Significant Themes

• Nationalism: Domestic companies prioritize supporting each other to strengthen their position against foreign competitors.
• Technological Advancement: The new battery represents a significant leap in technology, potentially reshaping the electronic and electric vehicle industries.
• Market Competition: The fierce competition in the domestic and international markets drives companies to make strategic decisions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi interacts with the representatives of various mobile phone and electric vehicle brands, demonstrating his resolve and willingness to negotiate with influential companies.
• Representatives from prominent brands interact with each other, showing unity and support for the Seven Color Stone Group's terms to maintain their competitive edge in the global market.
• Companies with weaker positions interact with each other, expressing their inability to accept the high prices set by the Seven Color Stone Group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Seven Color Stone Group's conference with various companies concludes, with 20 purely Chinese-funded enterprises agreeing to their conditions.
• Zhang Yi announces that these 20 companies will be the exclusive partners for the new battery and may receive preferential treatment and priority for future products.
• Representatives from foreign companies, including the United States Apple Group, arrive at the Seven Color Stone Group's entrance, seeking a meeting with Zhang Yi.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yi demonstrates strategic thinking by deciding to cooperate with 20 companies initially, with the potential to upgrade some to strategic partners over time.
• Gatekeeper Uncle Zhang shows loyalty and vigilance towards the Seven Color Stone Group's technology, refusing entry to suspicious visitors.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and partnership: Zhang Yi seeks to form strategic alliances with domestic companies to advance civilization and maintain control over his technology.
• Nationalism: The Seven Color Stone Group prioritizes purely Chinese-funded enterprises and is cautious about foreign companies, reflecting a sense of national pride and protectionism.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yi and the representatives of the 20 domestic companies: They sign contracts, marking the beginning of a cooperative relationship.
• Gatekeeper Uncle Zhang and the representatives of the Star Group of Great Goryeo: Uncle Zhang suspects their intentions and refuses them entry, while they respond with arrogance.
• Gatekeeper Uncle Zhang and the representative of the United States Apple Group: Uncle Zhang is polite and respectful, as the representative treats him kindly and professionally.