I can see the commodity price curve

After the news spread, the entire company was filled with jubilation.

Zhang Yue immediately organized an emergency meeting to discuss with the research team and management how to transform this revolutionary achievement into actual productivity.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the new element battery technology we have discovered is undoubtedly a major milestone in our company's development."

Zhang Yue stood at the front of the conference room, his gaze firm and excited:
"Now, we need to brainstorm and discuss how to apply this new material to maximize its value."

The meeting room immediately became lively as everyone shared their opinions.

"I think it can be applied to electric vehicles. If this new element battery technology can improve the driving range, it will definitely change the entire industry landscape!"

Xiao Li from the research team spoke first, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"No, I think it's better suited for smart wearable devices."

Old Wang from the management team frowned and raised a different opinion: "Battery life is a big problem for smartwatches, smart bands and other devices. This new element battery technology may be able to solve this pain point."

“They’re all good, but are there any more innovative applications?” Zhang Yue encouraged everyone to keep thinking.

At this moment, Xiao Zhang from the research team stood up and said, "We can consider applying this to power banks, making them ultra-thin and ultra-lightweight for easy portability."

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, creating a lively discussion, but they still couldn't reach a consensus.

As Zhang Yue listened to everyone's comments, a sudden inspiration struck him.

He recalled that the graphene batteries his company had previously produced also performed well in terms of conductivity and energy storage.

"Everyone, I've got an idea."

Zhang Yue raised his voice, attracting everyone's attention:

Is it possible to combine our previously produced graphene batteries with this newly discovered elemental battery technology for research?

Perhaps it will spark something unexpected.

After listening to Zhang Yue's words, everyone fell into deep thought.

After a while, Dr. Chen, the head of the research team, nodded:

"Mr. Zhang's idea is very creative. These two materials have certain complementary properties and are indeed worth studying in depth."

"Alright, let's work towards that goal!"

Zhang Yue slammed his hand on the table and made a decision:
"The research team immediately began to study a combination of the two materials, and the management coordinated resources to ensure the smooth progress of the research."

In the days that followed, the research team worked day and night in the laboratory.

They tried countless methods to mix and blend the new element battery materials with graphene battery materials, but the results were unsatisfactory.

Either there's a problem with the battery's stability, or the energy storage effect hasn't met expectations.

“Mr. Zhang, this can’t go on. We’ve tried many solutions, but none of them have worked.”

Dr. Chen approached Zhang Yue looking exhausted, his tone tinged with frustration.

Zhang Yue looked at Dr. Chen and encouraged him, "Dr. Chen, don't be discouraged. Scientific research is inherently a process of continuous trial and error."

Let's analyze the properties of these two materials more carefully to see where the problem lies.

Encouraged by Zhang Yue, the research team rallied.

They conducted further in-depth analysis and research on the two materials and finally discovered that the problem lay in the fusion ratio and process of the two materials.

After identifying the problem, the research team quickly adjusted the plan, and after countless trials and improvements.

Finally, the new element battery material and graphene battery material were successfully combined perfectly.

"Mr. Zhang, we succeeded!" Dr. Chen rushed excitedly into Zhang Yue's office, holding a sample of the new battery that had just been tested.
"This new type of battery not only has a significantly improved energy storage performance, but also has excellent stability."

Zhang Yue took the battery sample, examined it carefully, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face:
“Great! Next, we need to consider how to apply this new type of battery to actual products.”

After some discussion and planning, everyone decided to apply this new type of battery to mobile phone chargers.

Through the tireless efforts of the research team, they have finally developed a new type of solar-powered mobile phone charger.

This charger can be made as thin as paper, allowing it to easily attach to the back of a phone.

When your phone runs out of power, simply hold the back cover up to the sun, and it will be fully charged in fifteen minutes.

“This is simply amazing!”

When Zhang Yue first saw the demonstration of this new type of solar-powered mobile phone charger, he couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:
"We need to bring this product to market as soon as possible so that more people can benefit from it."

Zhang Yue acted swiftly and decisively, quickly finalizing the time and venue for the press conference.

As soon as the news was released, it attracted the attention of many media outlets and technology enthusiasts. The press conference was packed with people and flashes of light were constantly going off.

The press conference has officially begun.

Zhang Yue strode confidently onto the stage, smiled and waved to the audience, then picked up the microphone and said:

"Dear media friends and technology enthusiasts, today our company is going to showcase a groundbreaking product – a new type of solar-powered mobile phone charger."

This product is based on a new type of battery developed by our company, combining novel element battery technology with graphene battery technology.

A burst of enthusiastic applause and gasps of amazement erupted from the audience, who whispered amongst themselves, filled with curiosity about the product about to be unveiled.

Zhang Yue continued, "To allow everyone to experience the wonders of this product more directly, we invited several volunteers to come on stage and try it out on the spot."

Soon, several volunteers were invited to the stage. They held ordinary smartphones in their hands and had excited and expectant expressions on their faces.

Zhang Yue personally attached the new solar-powered phone charger to the back of the volunteer's phone and then said:

"Now, let's test how well this charger improves the battery capacity of mobile phones."

As you can see, these phones all had very low battery levels. Next, we will charge them all at the same time.

However, this time we won't rely on traditional charging methods, but rather see how much of a battery boost this new charger can provide to the phone.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, time passed by, and after about half an hour, Zhang Yue signaled to his staff to check his phone's battery level.

After demonstrating the technology, the staff announced loudly, "After testing, the battery capacity of these phones has doubled after using the new charger!"

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers once again, and the volunteers also showed expressions of surprise.

One of the volunteers exclaimed excitedly, "This is incredible!"
I never imagined phone battery life could increase this much! This is a huge solution to our long-standing problem of insufficient phone battery life!

Zhang Yue smiled and nodded, then continued, "This is only part of the amazing features of this charger."

Next, we'll simulate a scenario to see how it performs when charging with sunlight.

Staff quickly set up a simple simulated sunlight device on the stage and held one of the volunteers' cell phones up to the "sunlight".

Zhang Yue explained from the side: "Everyone, please pay attention to the time. Let's see how long it takes for this charger to fully charge the phone under simulated sunlight."

Everyone in the audience stared intently at their phone screens and timers, the atmosphere tense yet expectant.

However, just ten minutes into the charging process, an accident occurred.

The simulated sunlight device suddenly malfunctioned; the light flickered a few times and then went out.

A commotion immediately broke out at the scene, and some people began to whisper among themselves:
"Won't this cause a problem?"

"Is the product unreliable?"

Zhang Yue remained calm and composed, reassuring everyone:

"Please be patient, this is just a minor accident, and our products can definitely withstand the test."

Workers are urgently repairing the equipment.

A short while later, the device was repaired and lit up again.

Charging continued, and five minutes later, the staff checked the phone's battery level again and excitedly exclaimed:

"My phone is fully charged in fifteen minutes!"

The audience erupted in cheers and applause.

The volunteer who had just spoken jumped up in excitement and shouted to the audience:

"This is simply a divine artifact!"

Not only has the battery capacity doubled, but it can also be fully charged so quickly using sunlight! I'll never have to worry about my phone running out of battery again when I'm out and about!

The other volunteers nodded in agreement, holding their fully charged phones with happy smiles on their faces.

Looking at the lively scene, Zhang Yue felt gratified. He picked up the microphone again and said:
"Thank you to all the volunteers for their firsthand experience, and thank you all for your attention and support to our company."

Our company will continue to work hard to develop more and better technological products, bringing more convenience and surprises to people's lives!

The new mobile phone was an instant hit as soon as it hit the market.

Inventory on major e-commerce platforms was snapped up instantly, and long queues formed at offline stores. Consumers praised the new solar-powered phone charger as an "essential gadget for going out."

Zhang Yue was overjoyed as he watched the sales figures climb and the flood of positive reviews.

He began to think about whether there were other uses for this new type of rechargeable battery.

After all, such amazing technology would be a waste to only use it on mobile phones.

That day, Zhang Yue dragged his tired body home.

As soon as the door opened, Zhan Susu greeted her with a dark expression.

With her hands on her hips, she said angrily, "Zhang Yue, why did you forget to turn off the air conditioner again when you went out?"

Even though we're rich, we can't waste money like this!

Zhang Yue then suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to turn off the air conditioner when he left home in the morning because he was in such a hurry.

He scratched his head, smiled awkwardly, and said, "Don't be angry, I'll definitely be more careful next time."

Zhan Susu persisted: "Next time, next time, how many times have you said next time?"

"We're promoting energy conservation and environmental protection now, but you don't seem to care at all."

Zhang Yue was somewhat annoyed by what was said. He lowered his head and sat on the sofa, his mind filled with a multitude of thoughts.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, inspiration struck him, and he jumped to his feet, excitedly exclaiming, "I've got it!"

Zhan Susu was startled by his actions and asked in an annoyed tone, "What idea have you come up with?"

"Is this just another excuse to avoid criticism?"

Zhang Yue quickly explained, "No, no, I was thinking about our new type of rechargeable battery."

It's as thin as paper, so it can be easily attached to the outdoor unit of an air conditioner. Then, it can use solar energy to charge and power the air conditioner. Wouldn't that be both energy-saving and environmentally friendly?

Upon hearing this, Zhan Susu asked with skepticism, "Will this work?"
Air conditioners are high-powered appliances; can your tiny rechargeable battery even power them?

Zhang Yue said confidently, "Don't underestimate our new type of rechargeable battery."

It combines new element battery technology and graphene battery technology, which greatly improves energy storage performance and has excellent stability.

I think it's entirely feasible.

Zhan Susu still had some doubts: "Even if it works in theory, there will definitely be many problems in actual operation."

Don't be blindly optimistic.

Zhang Yue patted his chest and said, "Don't worry. I'll contact the research team right away and have them start working on this plan immediately."

After saying that, Zhang Yue immediately dialed Dr. Chen, the head of the research team, and told him his ideas in detail.

Dr. Chen listened and thought the idea was very creative, but at the same time, he also raised concerns:
"Mr. Zhang, this idea is very good, but it is indeed very difficult to implement in practice."

Air conditioners have high power consumption, placing high demands on the battery's power supply capacity and stability. Therefore, we need to redesign and optimize the battery.

Zhang Yue said firmly, "Dr. Chen, difficulties are certain, but we cannot back down because of them."

I have faith in your abilities; you must find a way to overcome this challenge.

Dr. Chen was moved by Zhang Yue's determination, and he solemnly said:

"President Zhang, please rest assured, our research team will do our best to come up with a feasible solution as soon as possible."

In the days that followed, the research team worked day and night in the laboratory.

They continuously adjusted the battery design, optimized the battery power supply system, and conducted experiment after experiment and test.

However, the results were unsatisfactory.

Either the battery's power supply is insufficient to power the air conditioner's normal operation.

Either the battery becomes unstable during prolonged power supply, causing the air conditioner to frequently shut down.

“Mr. Zhang, this can’t go on. We’ve tried many solutions, but we still haven’t achieved the desired results.”

Dr. Chen looked exhausted as he approached Zhang Yue and said helplessly.

Zhang Yue looked at Dr. Chen and encouraged him, "Don't be discouraged."

We've come so far, we can't give up now.

Let's review the problem again and see where things went wrong. Encouraged by Zhang Yue, the research team rallied once more.

They conducted in-depth analysis and research on the experimental data and finally discovered that the problem lay in the battery's heat dissipation system.

Because the outdoor unit of an air conditioner generates a lot of heat when it is working, and the battery also generates heat during charging and power supply, if the heat cannot be dissipated in time, it will affect the performance and stability of the battery.

After identifying the problem, the research team quickly adjusted the plan and designed a special heat dissipation device for the battery.

After countless trials and improvements, the battery heat dissipation problem was finally solved.

"Mr. Zhang, we succeeded!"

Dr. Chen rushed excitedly into Zhang Yue's office and said excitedly:

"After testing, the new rechargeable battery can now stably power the air conditioner, and its power supply capacity fully meets the normal operating requirements of the air conditioner."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yue smiled with satisfaction: "That's great! You've worked hard."

Next, we need to apply this technology to actual products as soon as possible so that more people can benefit.

Zhang Yue acted swiftly and decisively, quickly assembling experienced engineers and designers from the company to form a dedicated air conditioning R&D team.

He laughed and said, "This time, we're not just going to make air conditioners, we're going to make unique, industry-leading air conditioners!"

In the days that followed, Zhang Yue threw himself into the research and development of air conditioners.

He shuttles between the factory and the laboratory every day, discussing solutions and solving problems with his team members.

After months of hard work, Guoyue Air Conditioner was finally born.

Looking at the air conditioner in front of him, a product of countless hours of hard work and dedication, Zhang Yue's eyes gleamed with excitement.

He immediately decided to hold a press conference to showcase this groundbreaking product to the world.

The press conference was a lively affair, with major media outlets in attendance and flashes of light constantly going off.

Zhang Yue strode confidently onto the stage, smiled and waved to the audience, then picked up the microphone and said:

"Dear media friends and industry colleagues, today our company is going to show you a revolutionary air conditioner - Guoyue Air Conditioner."

This air conditioner is fundamentally different from the air conditioners we usually think of.

A murmur rippled through the audience; everyone was filled with curiosity about this mysterious air conditioner.

A reporter stood up and asked, "Mr. Zhang, could you elaborate on what makes this air conditioner so special?"

Zhang Yue replied with a smile, "That's a good question from the reporter."

The biggest feature of our Guoyue air conditioner is its energy saving and environmental protection.

It uses a new type of rechargeable battery technology independently developed by our company. This battery is as thin as paper and can be easily attached to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, using solar energy to charge and power the air conditioner.

Moreover, its energy storage performance is significantly improved, and its stability is excellent, fully meeting the needs of air conditioners for long-term stable operation.

Another reporter then asked, "It sounds wonderful, but is the actual effect really as good as you say?"

Is it possible that it's only theoretically feasible?

Zhang Yue said confidently, "Don't worry, everyone. Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth."

Next, I will personally demonstrate the actual performance of this air conditioner.

The staff quickly set up a simulated indoor environment on the stage, installed the Guoyue air conditioner, and connected various testing equipment.

Zhang Yue walked to the air conditioner, pressed the switch, and the air conditioner started running, blowing out a cool breeze.

However, an accident occurred halfway through the demonstration.

The air conditioner suddenly emitted a buzzing sound, then the airflow from the vents became weaker and weaker, and finally it stopped working altogether.

The scene erupted in uproar, with reporters whispering amongst themselves and raising a chorus of questions.

"Mr. Zhang, what's going on? Is there really a problem with the product?"

"This is quite different from the revolutionary product we imagined."

Cold sweat broke out on Zhang Yue's forehead, but he quickly calmed down and addressed the audience:

"Please be patient, everyone. This is just a minor malfunction."

We've conducted countless tests during the development of this air conditioner; such a problem is impossible. Give me a few minutes, and I will definitely find the cause and fix it.

After saying that, Zhang Yue quickly walked to the air conditioner and began to inspect it carefully with the engineer beside him.

After some investigation, they found that the connection between the battery and the air conditioner unit was loose, causing unstable power supply.

Zhang Yue personally picked up the tools and carefully reconnected the lines.

In the tense atmosphere, time seemed to stand still, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Zhang Yue's every move.

Finally, the connection was complete.

Zhang Yue took a deep breath and pressed the air conditioner switch again.

This time, the air conditioner ran smoothly, blowing out a strong and cool breeze from the vents. Moreover, the testing equipment showed that the air conditioner's energy consumption was extremely low.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers once again, and the previous doubts instantly turned into praise.

"Mr. Zhang, you're amazing! You solved the problem so quickly."

"This air conditioner really has potential!"

Zhang Yue smiled and waved to everyone, then said, "Thank you for your trust and support."

This little incident made us realize more deeply that any product may encounter various problems during the research and development and promotion process.

But as long as we have a firm belief and a professional team, we will definitely be able to overcome difficulties and bring better products to everyone.

Guoyue air conditioners are not only energy-saving and environmentally friendly, but also have excellent cooling and heating effects and stable operation.

I believe it will definitely become the mainstream product in the future air conditioning market!

After the press conference, Guoyue Air Conditioning quickly became the focus of the market, and orders poured in.

Just as Guoyue Air Conditioning's order volume was soaring, Ms. Dong, the president of Geli Air Conditioning, was sitting in her luxurious office.

Looking at the report on the market response to Guoyue air conditioners handed to him by his subordinates, he frowned and his eyes were full of disdain.

She slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and shouted, "What is this?"
Zhang Yue is just a braggart. All that talk about new rechargeable battery technology, energy saving, environmental protection, and stability—it's all just hype!

The assistant cautiously asked, "Mr. Dong, are we just going to watch Guoyue Air Conditioning seize the market?"

Miss Dong sneered, her eyes revealing a fierce glint: "Hmph, how could that be?"

Our company, Geli Air Conditioning, has been in the industry for so many years, we're not to be underestimated.

Arrange a press conference for me immediately. I want everyone to know what a truly good air conditioner looks like.

Soon, the time for Geli Air Conditioning's press conference was set.

On the day of the press conference, the venue was packed with people, and major media outlets were all eagerly anticipating what big surprises Ms. Dong would make.

Ms. Dong strode confidently and assertively onto the stage. Dressed in a sharp business suit, she scanned the entire audience before picking up the microphone and loudly proclaiming:

"Dear friends from the media, I am standing here today to reveal the truth to you."

Recently, a so-called 'revolutionary air conditioner'—the Guoyue air conditioner—has been advertised with extravagant claims, touting its energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, and stability. I think it's completely untrue!

The audience erupted in uproar, with reporters whispering amongst themselves and some even starting to discuss the matter in private.

A reporter stood up and asked, "Mr. Dong, why do you say that? What is your basis for this?"

Ms. Dong sneered and said, "Based on what? I, Ms. Dong, have been in the air conditioning industry for so many years, what kind of technology haven't I seen?"

Their so-called rechargeable battery technology is simply not capable of meeting the needs of air conditioners for long-term stable operation.

I dare say their air conditioners will definitely have various problems in actual use, such as insufficient power supply, poor cooling and heating performance, etc.

At this point, another reporter asked, "Mr. Dong, what kind of air conditioner do you think is truly a good air conditioner?"

Ms. Dong's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a confident smile:

"After years of research and development, our company, Geli Air Conditioning, has launched a brand new air conditioner – 'Blooming Prosperity'."

This air conditioner uses our independently developed latest energy-saving technology, which not only has excellent cooling and heating effects, but also extremely low energy consumption, saving more than 30% more energy than similar air conditioners on the market.

Moreover, our technology has undergone countless rigorous tests, ensuring its absolute quality.

Another gasp of amazement rose from the audience, and the reporters began taking notes.

However, just as Ms. Dong was speaking with great enthusiasm, a young reporter suddenly stood up and asked loudly:
"President Dong, you're making it sound so nice, but it's all just your side of the story."

Could you demonstrate the actual performance of this "Blooming Prosperity" air conditioner on-site so we can witness it firsthand?

Miss Dong was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure and said with a smile:

"Of course. Staff, please bring out our 'Blooming Prosperity' air conditioner immediately and demonstrate it to everyone."

Soon, the staff moved a "Blooming Prosperity" air conditioner onto the stage and connected it to various equipment.

Ms. Dong walked to the air conditioner, pressed the switch, and the air conditioner started to run, blowing out a strong and cool breeze.

Ms. Dong looked proudly at the audience and said, "Look, everyone, this is the strength of our Huakai Fugui air conditioner."

However, just a few minutes into the demonstration, the air conditioner suddenly emitted a sharp "hissing" sound.

Immediately afterwards, the airflow from the vent became erratic, and eventually a plume of black smoke emerged.

Chaos erupted at the scene as reporters stood up, some even taking photos and videos.

"Mr. Dong, what's going on? Is there something wrong with your air conditioner?" a reporter asked loudly.

Miss Dong's face turned deathly pale instantly; she hadn't expected such an unexpected turn of events.

But she quickly calmed down and said to the audience, "Please be patient, this must be a minor malfunction somewhere."

Our "Blooming Prosperity" air conditioner has undergone countless tests; such a problem is impossible. Give me a few minutes, and I will definitely find the cause and fix it.

After saying that, Ms. Dong quickly walked to the air conditioner and began to carefully inspect it with the engineer beside her.

However, as time passed, they still couldn't find the problem.

Boos and skepticism began to rise from the audience: "Mr. Dong, didn't you say your air conditioner was fine?"

How come you can't even fix this small problem?

"It seems that Geli air conditioners are nothing special after all."

Ms. Dong's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat; she felt extremely embarrassed and ashamed.

Just then, her phone rang; it was a call from the company's technical department.

"Mr. Dong, we have just discovered that a core component of the air conditioner was damaged during transportation, which caused this malfunction."

An anxious voice came from the other end of the phone from a staff member in the technical department.

Ms. Dong was furious upon hearing this, but she suppressed her anger and spoke into the phone:

"Understood, please find a solution as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Ms. Dong took a deep breath and said to the audience:

"Everyone, I'm really sorry. This was our oversight. A core component of the air conditioner was damaged during transportation, which led to this accident."

But please believe that the technical strength of our Geli Air Conditioning is beyond doubt.

This "Blooming Prosperity" air conditioner is definitely a truly good air conditioner.

However, no one in the audience bought her praise, and the doubts and ridicule continued.

Just then, Zhang Yue also learned about the unexpected incident that occurred at the Geli Air Conditioner press conference.

A thought struck him: this was a good opportunity to retaliate.

So he immediately arranged for a small media briefing.

At the media conference, Zhang Yue smiled at the camera and said:
"Dear media friends, I heard that there were some minor mishaps at today's press conference for Geli Air Conditioner."

What I want to say here is that the road of scientific and technological research and development is never smooth sailing, and every product may encounter various problems.

However, at Guoyue Air Conditioning, we have always maintained a rigorous attitude, conducting strict tests and inspections on every single air conditioner to ensure that we provide consumers with the highest quality products.

A reporter asked, "Mr. Zhang, what are your thoughts on Geli Air Conditioning's new product, 'Blooming Prosperity'?"

Zhang Yue smiled slightly and said, "I respect the efforts and innovations of every competitor."

But I believe that the market and consumers will make the fairest choice.

Our Guoyue air conditioners have won the trust and recognition of consumers thanks to our genuine technology and strength.

Ultimately, the quality of an air conditioner depends on its actual performance and consumer reviews. (End of Chapter)