The popularity of Floating Hearts has made Sand Port bustling and lively.
Nurous traders loiter around the factory, hoping to find a way to get so goods and turn a profit as middlen. Among these people, there is no shortage of those with great connections, having obtained introduction letters from the sea lords and even the Governor, with many tied to various company interests.
Zhou Yi observed all of this.
The sight of these scalpers queuing to buy indicates a substantial external demand for Floating Hearts.
The three big companies have plenty of experience; no need to worry about them.
What Zhou Yi is more concerned about is the actual performance of Floating Hearts after installation.
He and Yuan Xiao first rushed to the farmland.
Although it was the cold winter, the Agricultural Machinery Brothers were still working hard, plowing and pushing soil.
"Chairman!"
Tie Ma honked from a distance to greet him.
Zhou Yi asked it, "Now that you've installed the heart, how does it feel?"
"At first, I was skeptical because, after all, this thing is new, and I didn't know if there would be any problems. But after using it, I found that it's really good!"
Tie Ma happily raised its voice and said, "Chairman, the heart has reduced energy consumption to 11% of the original, and due to frequency issues, the actual energy savings are even more!"
"You are a flesh and blood life and may not be able to relate. Let give you an analogy. A car, the more energy-efficient approach is to maintain a long-term uniform speed, but in reality, this is not possible."
"Because it needs to slow down, turn, stop, avoid people along the way, and sotis even halt to do sothing else. Thus, for an Energy Pack that could last a month, in reality, it's not possible, maintaining it for 20 to 25 days would already be good."
"The stop-and-go consus more energy, and it also affects the engine and other equipnt."
"It is like this for us, chanical life; we cannot always maintain one motion or frequency, the consumption is greater than theoretical. Because the expenses are higher than what's on the data, Floating Hearts are more cost-effective and have a bigger impact."
"Once everyone installs these hearts, using oil to maintain consumption, setting up an oil tank, would actually be quite similar to the cars of the God Era. Have to say, the choice of oil in the God Era... indeed made sense."
Tie Ma was very detailed.
"This, is aweso."
Even the reticent Tong Niu gave a bluntly straightforward complint this ti.
"Just one problem."
Tie Ma added, "Could the oil tank be a bit larger? The oil tank's endurance is only about 15 to 20 days, and I reckon there will be queues for refueling later, or, should we set up a gas station? Specialize in oil."
Zhou Yi nodded: "I will discuss this with the manufacturing departnt. In the future, any feedback you have can be directly reported there."
He then continually asked Yanmar and Leiwo Team for their opinions.
The agricultural machinery had a high evaluation of Floating Hearts and also provided so suggestions.
Then Zhou Yi hurried off to Maria Hospital.
Along the way, he saw quite a few Bone n, brushing past more than a dozen just in passing.
Many of them were dressed as local workers. Because nowadays the company has unified the uniform with custom blue work clothes, with a badge number on the chest and shoulder, so employees can be instantly recognized.
The Bone n all greeted the Chairman.
"Hello to you all…"
But deep inside, Zhou Yi was sowhat puzzled, why had Bone n suddenly surged into Sand Port?
Inside the hospital, Da Vinci was discussing sothing with Red Kestrel.
"Chairman."
The chanical Doctor introduced to Zhou Yi, "I and Red Kestrel were discussing how small chanical lives can use Floating Hearts."
This is also a current challenge.
For small chanical lives like Red Kestrel, which are agile and light, a Floating Heart is not light in weight, and its volu is too large for them.
This poses many difficulties in installation and use.
"Red Kestrel has made a very valuable suggestion."
Da Vinci said, "It believes that using Floating Hearts does not an abandoning traditional Energy Packs. Both can be connected to each other."
"By adopting a charging thod, using Floating Hearts to charge the rechargeable Energy Packs, and then using them repeatedly, this is equally a solution, and doesn't even require surgery for replacent. For small chanical lives, this is the most practical and useful thod."
"It just slightly raises the cost, needing to purchase the rechargeable Energy Packs, which are twice as expensive as ordinary ones."
Zhou Yi's eyes brightened upon hearing this, "This idea is good! Have you talked to the manufacturing departnt?"
Red Kestrel's idea was to extend the Floating Heart into an external charger.
"We've talked about it."
Red Kestrel said, "Da Vinci and I are performing comparative tests."
"I'm installed with the heart, and I'm externally charging. Let's see how much difference there will be between these two charging thods."
"Using the Floating Heart for external charging, results in increased energy consumption. Without the support of a chanical life's Guangna Organ, there will be severe energy leakage, and the energy consumption is about 20% more than internal charging."
"We're still looking for the cause, trying to minimize this loss as much as possible."
After patiently listening, Zhou Yi said, "I don't understand the technical aspects, so I won't comnt much. But one thing is for certain, any technology becos more refined through continuous rollout and feedback. I suggest imdiately comncing production and optimization of external heart charging. Tell Yin Shang to have Old Liu and Old Chen lead this task, and push it to the market as soon as possible."
"Do we not consider doing this alone?" Red Kestrel asked.
"What we do is set the technical standard. Production, assembly, sales, promotion all require partnership, as well as a community of shared interests. The current partnership mode of the four companies works very well," Zhou Yi explained.
"Understood."
At this point, Zhou Yi suddenly caught sight of a Bone Man dressed in employee uniform walking out of the rehabilitation and physiotherapy departnt. It stretched lazily, looking utterly refreshed.
Feng Ying gave it so reminders, and the Bone Man nodded repeatedly before striding out briskly.
Zhou Yi remarked, "Aren't Bone n rarely needing treatnt? Why are there so many Bone n in Sand Port now?"
"This is Dr. Wei's doing."
Da Vinci said, "Previously, the costic surgery departnt for Bone n attracted a large number of Bone n. Many of them are very interested in plastic surgery, so for skin whitening and aging treatnts, while others ordered Light Soot muscle suits. That place is almost fully booked every day, and Dr. Wei performs up to 10 surgeries a day."
"Later, a portion of the Bone n temporarily stayed here, waiting for their surgery dates before returning."
"During this process, they gradually learned about our company and Sand Port. Our company consistently rolls out new products, recently defeated the invading Joint Defense Force, and broke through Chuneng City, which had a huge impact on them."
The chanical Doctor explained, "Bone n particularly value safety and stability."
"They don't lack ways to make money. Bone n can enter the Dead Sea to find items from the era of gods, they are also naturally skilled craftspeople who learn quickly and have excellent mory because they use their bones to rember. Because of these reasons, Bone n produce a lot of craftsn and businessn."
"The company's strong counterattack against the sanctions imposed by the chanical and Electrical City Group, coupled with local well-established infrastructure and various job positions, made them very appreciative, so many decided to relocate directly and settle in Sand Port."
"Gong Zheng once said that this year, 244 Bone n have migrated and joined the company. The actual number that moved to Sand Port will only be more than that."
"Most of the Bone n craftsn ca to the company to seek jobs, starting as Guangtai workers. They all have a technical foundation, so they quickly got promoted to other departnts and took on key technical roles. Now, in the manufacturing departnt, the workers and engineers who install and test gliders, nearly half of them are Bone n."
"Besides them, people from other places have also flocked to us. However, competition for company positions is now fierce, and if they can't beat the Bone n, they can only go to Lord Sand Sea to find work first."
"According to the latest statistics, the population of Sand Port has already exceeded 60,000 and continues to grow."
Da Vinci then brought the topic back, "However, there is a problem behind this."
"Costic surgery requires a large amount of hospital resources. If it's not a case of health issues being compromised, we have to strictly guard against exploiting dical loopholes. That's what Wei Wu and I are quite concerned about."
"I suggest limiting costic surgery benefits to one-ti in order to avoid wasting too much of the company's resources. dical resources should be more skewed toward real patients and those injured."
Zhou Yi couldn't help but smile wryly.
The costic surgery departnt has beco a ans of attracting a small wave of Bone n immigration.
This shows.
Even in the era of wasteland, propaganda is extrely important.
Zhou Yi said, "Good. You'll discuss the specifics, and then inform the company through Red Kestrel."
"Another piece of good news is that the biggest profit for the hospital is now coming from the costic surgery departnt."
Da Vinci stated, "One costic surgery charges a fee ranging from 50,000 mushrooms to 5 Light Seeds. Even though the price is steep, Bone n are still coming non-stop."
"Although the costic surgery departnt has been open for less than four months, it has already completed 1,200 surgeries. Aside from the material and labor costs, the net profit is 48.3 million mushrooms, which is also 48 Light Seeds."
"This attracted a large number of Bone n and also made them go through rehabilitation therapy, full-body check-ups, and other services, which is of great significance to the promotion of the entire hospital."
Zhou Yi then asked, "Where is Wei Wu?"
"He's on the second floor, the costic surgery departnt for Bone n is up there. Also, after you're done talking with Dr. Wei, please co down again. I need to check your prosthetic right arm."
Zhou Yi made his way to the departnt on the second floor.
There were six Bone n sitting on the bench outside, holding docunts and waiting for their numbers.
The operating room door was closed tight, with a red light showing that Wei Wu was performing surgery inside.
Thus, Zhou Yi decided not to disturb his work anymore.
After returning to the first floor and getting his right arm checked, Da Vinci said there was no problem and did so basic maintenance.
Exiting the hospital gates, a cold wind was blowing outside.
But Zhou Yi didn't feel cold at all.
He was ready to visit the Panda Man.
Ever since coming to Sand Port, Tuo Zhu had been building its structure. It ordered a large amount of custom glass and various mirrors from Glass Castle through the company.
The construction was going on in Yalong Bay, a place away from the crowds to avoid Energy State Life from causing harm to ordinary people.
After arriving here.
Zhou Yi saw a twisted two-story house, like a normal house reflected in a funhouse mirror. It was made entirely of glass, with a layer of snow piled on the roof.
At the mont, the house was flickering incessantly, as if there was an electric welder inside working on sothing.
Zhou Yi activated his [Alert] perspective and saw wandering white lights inside.
It was difficult to describe the form of the Electric Ball; it looked like a group of jellyfish composed of lightning, appearing and disappearing quickly.
The Panda Man, covered in soot, ca out from inside. Seeing Zhou Yi, it paused, "Chairman, you've co. I was just about to look for you."
"The Electric Ball requires a large number of batteries to provide it with enough electric energy to undergo a qualitative change and break through the initial Energy State."
"I used to spend all my Light Seeds on batteries from the era of gods. Even after spending all my savings, it was still slightly insufficient. Could you help buy so batteries?"
"Not many, 100,000 Light Seeds should suffice..."
Seeing Zhou Yi's disapproving look, it changed its words, "50,000, 50,000 will definitely be enough!"
"Really, please believe ! I've found so traces inside the Curved House!"
"The Electric Ball is a fleeting life, from its ergence to disappearance, even with the special structure of the Curved House, it doesn't last long. It needs to achieve a breakthrough in a short period of ti, otherwise, it will die quickly like a fly."
The Panda Man pleaded.
Zhou Yi asked, "You need a power supply?"
"Yes."
"Then have you considered getting a generator?"
The Panda Man's eyes were full of questions, "Generator... what's that?"
Zhou Yi helplessly said, "So you're researching this Electric Ball, but you don't even know what a generator is..."
But he reconsidered.
In this era, there's no use of electric energy, and understanding of electricity is limited to lightning. The fact that the Panda Man uses batteries from the era of gods was already impressive.
"Are you sure it's a lack of electric energy causing the issue?"
"I swear on my father!" Tuo Zhu raised its paws.
Zhou Yi nodded, "I'll figure sothing out."
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