Wasteland Development Diary

As predicted by the meteorological satellites and data department, the temperature rose extremely rapidly this summer, reaching 37 degrees Celsius outdoors.

Although there were occasional thunderstorms, the rainfall was short and intense, leading to further temperature increases.

Fortunately, refrigeration technology is now relatively mature, and the company's various productions are proceeding smoothly indoors.

After the 'Light Amber Bitter Root' was transplanted, the second-generation refrigerant coal is gradually being produced. Its cooling speed is five times that of the first generation, and it consumes less energy to maintain the temperature. However, due to the long growth cycle of the bitter root, it will be at least a year before it can be supplied externally.

This day, Zhou Yi was eating the latest 【Love】 ice cream from Steel Forge City.

Although the taste was somewhat different from what he had eaten in the past, it was already a delicious dessert in this era.

The Steel Forge Duke was very proud of this product: "Mr. Zhou, we are steadily advancing along the path of frozen drinks, from the earliest popsicles to the current ice cream, after two years of accumulation."

"In the past, popsicles were still in the exploratory stage, and could be imitated everywhere. But this one cannot be replicated in the short term. We have emulated the food production technology of the Divine Era and undergone a large number of trials and errors."

"It contains sugar, milk, cream, egg yolk, natural flavors, and some auxiliary materials to increase the taste and flavor, which we have made in strict accordance with the tested ratios. Currently, there are three flavors available: original, vanilla, and caramel."

"It's also very strange. Our ice cream sales have far exceeded refrigeration boxes, and both turnover and profit have greatly exceeded refrigerant coal. Its profitability is simply incredible."

Zhou Yi scooped a piece of ice cream with a wooden spoon, slowly eating it and said: "This is natural. As far as I know, no other company is making such exquisite ice cream. Perhaps some wealthy people have specialized chefs to make it, but it is difficult for ordinary people to buy."

"I remember the popsicle was priced at 10 'Gu', and now your ice cream is 40 'Gu'. This price is acceptable for ordinary workers and is an upgrade replacement for popsicles."

"Of course, the most important thing is the supporting facilities. More and more people outside have refrigeration boxes at home, so they can store them for a long time after buying them. This thing has a long shelf life, and it is indeed comfortable to eat in the summer. Everyone's intelligence must be mobilized to produce more good things like this."

"You are right."

The Steel Forge Duke said happily: "This summer is very hot. We sell an average of 800,000 ice creams every day. They are transported to large places like the Shuanghe area through refrigeration boxes. The Heavenly Kingdom accounts for half of the total."

"Many people like to hoard them at home, and some merchants purchase them and sell them at a high price to some remote small towns. Many large cities can afford to consume them, and many restaurants purchase them from us for a long time."

"What is the cost?"

Zhou Yi asked.

"The average raw material cost is about 5 'Gu'. Adding transportation and labor, the total cost per unit does not exceed 10 'Gu'. Including some damage and uncontrollable factors, the profit per unit is 25 'Gu'."

Zhou Yi exclaimed: "That's a daily income of 20 million 'Gu'. Business is really booming."

The Steel Forge Duke added: "The main profit is still in the summer, and it will return to normal levels in other seasons. However, to do long-term business, I think we should build a brand. After discussion and voting, we finally decided on this 【Love】."

Zhou Yi was curious: "Is the inventor called Love? Or for some other reason?"

The name didn't sound like someone from Steel Forge City.

"Mr. Zhou, it's like this."

The Steel Forge Duke said: "Nearly a hundred years ago, there was a passing traveler named Love. She passed by Steel Forge City by boat—at that time, it was still a very poor village."

"At that time, she treated many people's fever and taught everyone how to mine and smelt iron, saying that there were many shallow natural iron ore deposits here, so that everyone could make a living from it. She left after teaching everyone, so the locals have always remembered this kindness."

"Love is remembered by everyone, so her name is used to name this ice cream."

Zhou Yi nodded as he listened.

In any era, there are such good people.

As the Development Alliance continues to explode in various fields, everyone's brand awareness is also becoming stronger and stronger.

Brands give better memory points, dissemination, and influence. The emergence of various brands has also enriched the commodity system of the entire Development Alliance.

Following the earliest Emerald City three-piece suit, there is now 【Emerald City】 clothing, 【Love】 ice cream, 【Sihe Brand】 floating heart, 【Steam Turbine】 airship, and the 【Beike Brand】 liquid flow battery established by Duke Beidu.

These commodities and brands covering various industries are the shadows of the Development Alliance. They will enter all parts of the world and continue to affect and improve everyone's lives.

Zhou Yi is happy to see this.

"There is also a matter of raw material supply that I need to ask you about."

The Steel Forge Duke explained: "As our ice cream scale becomes larger and larger, the demand for food raw materials is also increasing, and the demand for sugar and milk has soared. We currently have long-term cooperation with Coral Mouth, where a large amount of sugar is produced, and there is also a service for processing finished cream..."

Zhou Yi said: "And then?"

Coral Mouth is now the territory of the Heavenly Kingdom, so importing from there is no pressure and will not be subject to any sanctions.

"However, having only one supplier is inherently risky. We deeply realized this during the previous sanctions. So I found several other suppliers."

"One of the suppliers is more special..."

The Steel Forge Duke hesitated: "It is located in the Songbei area in the north. The local climate is cold, suitable for dairy cows to grow, and produces a large amount of milk and meat. It can be said to be one of the largest milk-producing areas in the Eastern Continent. There are a large number of herders and vast pastures, and the milk source is of high quality. It is governed by a group of Bone People."

"However, the Songbei area is backed by Star Hub."

"Because of the United City, we should actually be in a hostile relationship with Star Hub..."

Zhou Yi thought to himself that this was nothing.

He asked: "We also often cooperate with the Beiyang area. Does the Songbei area object to doing business with us?"

"No."

"Then what are you worried about? Just cooperate."

The Steel Forge Duke was relieved: "Okay, I will contact them."

…

In the afternoon, the old engineer Chen Ruixiang suddenly came to visit happily.

They brought an assistant and two floating hearts.

"Chairman, this is the latest 2nd generation floating heart. All the debugging has been completed, and mass production has just begun in the factory. Old Liu is watching in the factory, explaining the key points to the engineers, so he didn't come over."

Chen Ruixiang adjusted his glasses and pointed to the metal device on the table and said: "You see, the 2nd generation heart adopts the left and right separation technology of the ventricles. There are mechanical leaflets and cooling layers in the middle. The daily mode uses oil, which is stable enough. The working mode can burn sugar to obtain stronger power."

"We have set the performance unit of 【Float】 using the first-generation floating heart as the measurement standard to represent the performance of the floating heart device. There are complex calculation methods, which will not be described here. In short, the higher this number, the better."

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"The efficiency of the 1st generation heart is 1 float, and the efficiency of the 2nd generation heart is 1.55 float."

"In terms of energy consumption, the 2nd generation consumes 2.72% more energy per 12 hours than the 1st generation, but it has increased the energy intensity by a full 55%. The more sufficient the energy intensity, the more it can support high-power consumption, and the energy power conversion device can exert higher power."

The old man danced with joy, gesticulating like a conductor: "In actual use, it can further increase the speed of the glider, allow the generator to generate more electricity per unit time, and allow electromechanical life to complete calculations in a shorter time!"

Zhou Yi was overjoyed.

This improvement is not small, the 2nd generation directly increased the efficiency by 55%.

He couldn't help but wonder: "Old Chen, I remember when I installed the internal test 2nd generation heart for Teddy, the energy saving rate only increased from 88% of the 1st generation to 94% of the 2nd generation, right? How can there be so much as 55% more?"

"That's just one of the indicators, just a comparison with the traditional energy package, which is easy for everyone to understand."

Chen Ruixiang explained seriously: "Here we need to talk about the standard of 【Float】. It is a comprehensive evaluation constant composed of four parts: energy efficiency, operating cost, energy density, and device performance."

"In terms of energy efficiency, devices driven by the 2nd generation heart usually have higher efficiency, and the energy conversion efficiency can reach more than 40%. The conversion efficiency of the 1st generation heart is 36%. In essence, the conversion rate of floating organisms to energy determines the level."

"The most intuitive is the device performance. Oil-driven devices usually have fast response speeds. However, oil and sugar mixed-driven devices have stronger power output on the premise of ensuring that the response speed remains almost unchanged."

"These four parts, even a little difference in each part, will make a big difference in the final result."

Zhou Yi didn't understand very well.

However, one thing is clear.

Sugar-oil mixed floating hearts are better than oil-based floating hearts.

"So what is the price?" Zhou Yi was more concerned about potential hidden dangers.

"That's a good question!"

Chen Ruixiang said with a smile: "The maintenance cost is increased. Because it is sugar-oil mixed, it is necessary to perform heart maintenance regularly to ensure sugar-oil separation and confirm the status of the floating organisms. Another thing is filling, both oil and sugar are required, but the impurity ratio of sugar production has a safety line, that is, there are requirements for sugar, not any handmade sugar can be used."

"But compared to increasing the working efficiency by 55%, these are acceptable."

Zhou Yi smiled wryly: "That is to say, our current various infrastructures may have to be replaced with 2nd generation hearts."

"Of course."

The old engineer said as a matter of course: "It can increase by 55%! The sooner the better, the sooner you change, the sooner you enjoy it, Mr. Zhou!"

"That's right."

Zhou Yi said helplessly: "That means everyone has to work hard. There are a lot of floating hearts in the current electric cat infrastructure, and replacing them is not a small project..."

"They will definitely be willing, let them choose if you don't believe it!"

The old engineer said with certainty: "Now the annual output can reach one and a half years in the past, and the output of goods and labor results are completely different."

Zhou Yi looked at the second floating heart next to him again.

This is an old-fashioned 1st generation heart.

"Old Chen, this is?"

"This is not simple. Although it is a 1st generation heart, its strength is stronger than the 2nd generation next to it!"

Chen Ruixiang smiled slightly on his face: "This is the 1st generation heart raised by Chen Ji. Before, the strength of our floating heart was equivalent to the D-level photon organ of ordinary photon nano life."

"But this one, after cultivation and careful feeding, has reached C level!"