novelraw Chapter 8
Chapter 8
At 6:30 a.m., Yu Chen was awakened by a series of rapid cell phone vibrations in a cubicle on the third floor of the "Innovation Park" in Jiangning High-tech Zone.
It's not an alarm clock.
He opened his eyes, sat up from the makeshift folding bed, and rubbed his slightly sore shoulders.
The sky outside the window was just beginning to lighten, and the thin morning light of early summer seeped through the window, illuminating the slightly cluttered equipment in the room: a second-hand oscilloscope, neatly stacked battery cell samples, walls covered with sticky notes, and the ever-on laptop, its screen still displaying the interface of the microcrack analysis model that had been debugged the night before.
An unfamiliar local number was flashing on the phone screen.
Yu Chen answered the phone, and the owner of the small processing plant in the suburbs spoke with a voice that was both urgent and excited:
"Mr. Yu! Sorry to bother you so early! You said last time that if there were any problems with the EL testing, I could contact you... The microcrack rate of our newly arrived batch of solar cells was measured at 8.2% yesterday, far exceeding the standard! I sent the test images and data to your email. Could you take a look? The price is negotiable!"
The opportunity came sooner than expected.
Yu Chen was fully awake: "Boss Zhang, you're too kind. I'll take a look right away. I'll give you an initial response within half an hour."
He hung up the phone, quickly washed up, and woke up his computer. Sure enough, there were three new emails in his inbox, with a dozen EL test images and a rough production record form attached.
He sat down at the computer, not rushing to reply to emails, but instead closing his eyes and silently repeating in his mind:
"System, open your personal panel."
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[Host: Yu Chen]
Properties panel:
The average level for adults is 10
Strength: 8
Agility: 7
Spirit: 19
Charisma: 6
Current Achievement Points: 3,000
(Completed a total of 5 initial tasks, 12 daily tasks, and 3 special events)
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[Skills Bar]
1. Photovoltaic process optimization (basic)
Results: It can identify common process defects in photovoltaic manufacturing and propose basic optimization solutions.
2. Information Integration (Introduction)
Effect: Quickly collect, filter, and connect fragmented information.
3. Basic Business Negotiation (Introduction)
Effect: Maintains clear negotiation logic in simple transaction scenarios.
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[Current Task]
Main Quest: Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with the Raging Sun
Progress: 5%
• Goal: To attract Nie Xiguang through my own growth and establish an equal and healthy relationship.
• Next milestone: Establish the first sustainable profit-generating project (monthly income ≥ 2 yuan).
Side Quest: First Pot of Gold
Solve the hidden crack problem in Mr. Zhang's factory and receive a reward of no less than 5000 yuan.
Time limit: 7 days.
Reward: Achievement Points +800.
Daily tasks (today):
1. Complete a valid technical analysis (in progress).
Reward: Achievement Points +80.
2. 30 minutes of physical training.
Reward: Achievement Points +50.
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[Backpack/Items]
• Used laptops (Durability: 73%)
• Older Nokia phone (Durability: 65%)
• Photovoltaic cell samples × 12
• Simple test kit
• Cash: 52380 yuan
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[Analysis of the current impression of the female lead, Nie Xiguang]
Curiosity level: 51/100
Trust rating: 49/100
·Favorability: 50/100
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Yu Chen's attention returned to the computer screen.
Those messy EL images and coarse data quickly became structured in his eyes:
"The dark lines in the image are parallel to the main grid lines, with a length concentrated between 8-15mm, which is a typical weld stress crack."
"The crack distribution... is concentrated in the lower right area of the component, and the probability of uneven temperature distribution in the laminator is over 80%."
"Missing items in production records... Welding temperature is not recorded in real time, and operators adjust it based on experience—this is a major taboo."
More importantly, the solution that automatically appeared in his mind wasn't just a figment of his imagination, but rather the result of his [Photovoltaic Process Optimization] skill taking effect:
Root cause analysis chain:
1. The incoming battery cells may contain internal micro-cracks (due to lax quality control by the supplier).
2. The welding process pressure parameters do not match the cell thickness (due to poor equipment debugging).
3. The actual temperature distribution in the laminator's temperature zone deviates from the set value by more than 5℃ (sensor misalignment or aging of the heating element).
4. Operators lack standardized operating instructions (relying entirely on experience, resulting in significant fluctuations).
Solution Priority:
① Immediately calibrate the laminator temperature control system (fastest result)
② Adjust the welding pressure curve (on-site measurement of cell thickness is required)
③ Establish an incoming material sampling inspection system (for long-term quality assurance)
④ Develop simplified work instructions (to reduce human error)
Twenty minutes later, a professional-grade problem analysis report was generated.
Yu Chen sent the report with the note: "Boss Zhang, I suggest doing three things immediately: 1. Use temperature measuring paper to measure the actual temperature of the seven temperature zones of the laminator; 2. Randomly inspect the remaining battery cells in this batch; 3. Check the calibration records of the pressure gauges at the welding station."
"I will arrive at the factory at 2 PM and can provide on-site guidance for rectification."
Click send.
Almost simultaneously—
[Daily task "Complete one effective technical analysis" is complete!]
[Reward: Achievement Points +80]
Current Achievement Points: 3080
The notification that the achievement points had been credited to his account stirred something within Yu Chen.
"System, open Today's Shop."
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[System Shop - Daily Refresh]
Today's Special Offers (24-hour limited time):
1. [Technical Insights (Basic Passive)]
Effect: Slightly improves the speed and accuracy of technical problem analysis, and provides a 15% inspiration boost for mechanical, electronic, and chemical problems.
Original Price: 8000 Achievement Points
Today's Special: 3000 Achievement Points
(Inventory: 1, Permanent Skill, effective for life once purchased)
2. [Energy Boosting Potion] ×5
Effects: Within 24 hours of taking the medication, energy recovery speed is increased by 50%, and concentration is increased by 20%.
Price: 300 Achievement Points/set
(Inventory: 5)
Regular items area:
3. [Cash: 10000 yuan]
Note: Legitimate cash will be deposited directly into the host's designated account.
Price: 800 Achievement Points
(Limited to one purchase per day)
1. [Professional Image Makeover (Single Session)]
Outcome: Provides a professional image design service.
Price: 500 Achievement Points
2. [In-depth Research Report on Photovoltaic Enterprises in Jiangsu and Zhejiang]
Content: Obtain detailed pain point analysis and key contacts for 5-8 small and medium-sized photovoltaic enterprises in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions.
Price: 1200 Achievement Points
3. [Portable Thermometer (Precision Version)]
Physical product: High-precision infrared thermometer, measuring range -50℃~800℃, error ±0.5℃.
Price: 400 Achievement Points
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Yu Chen quickly browsed through the information.
3000 achievement points are just enough to buy today's special offer on [Technical Insight (Basic Passive)].
This is a permanent passive skill, and although it's only at the beginner level, it's incredibly helpful for technical work.
Yu Chen pondered for a moment.
In the short term, buying cash and physical goods is more practical.
However, in the long run, the value of a permanent passive skill far exceeds that of a one-time item.
Moreover, today's special price is 3000 points, compared to the original price of 8000 points, which is a huge discount.
Purchase [Technology Insights (Basic Passive)].
[Confirm purchase of permanent skill using 3000 achievement points?]
【whether】
"Yes."
Purchase successful!
Gain [Technical Insights (Basic Passive)]!
[Skills have been automatically fused... Fusion complete!]
Current Achievement Points: 80
In an instant, Yu Chen felt a subtle change in his way of thinking.
Looking at the EL images on the computer screen, he almost instinctively noticed several details he had previously overlooked:
The tiny bifurcation at the crack's end, the gradual gradation of dark areas, the slight distortion at the image edges...
These details, when put together, point to another possibility:
Some solar cells may already have micro-damage before lamination, and the thermal stress during the lamination process causes it to expand into visible cracks.
He immediately added an email: "Boss Zhang, additional suggestion: Please check whether there is any risk of collision during the storage and handling of the incoming battery cells, especially whether there are burrs on the edges of the pallets. Some crack characteristics indicate that they may have been caused by mechanical damage that then propagated during the thermal process."
The phone rang immediately after the email was sent.
Boss Zhang's voice was even more excited than before: "Engineer Yu! Amazing! We checked as you said, and the actual temperature in the right third zone of the laminator is only 142 degrees Celsius, which is 8 degrees off! We randomly inspected 30 battery cells and found that 5 of them had slight dents on the edges! Everything you pointed out is correct!"
"You must come this afternoon! Let's sign a consulting contract; you name your fee!"
Yu Chen calmly replied, "I'll arrive promptly at 2 PM. The fee will be determined based on the actual resolution and services provided, ensuring cost-effectiveness."
He breathed a sigh of relief after hanging up the phone.
Most of the side quests have been completed.
[Detection indicates the host is about to initiate their first formal business collaboration...]
[Unlock the 'Career Line' subsystem!]
Current Business: Morning Light Technology Consulting (Prototype)
Size: Personal studio
Core competencies: Photovoltaic process optimization, technical problem diagnosis
Reputation: Small-scale professional recognition
Estimated monthly income: 3000-8000 yuan
Customer pool: 1 (Xinyuan Photovoltaic Components Factory, pending contract signing)
[New Mission Released: Make a Name for Yourself]
The problem at Zhang's factory was successfully resolved, and this case led to inquiries from at least two new clients.
Reward: Achievement Points +1200
Yu Chen looked at the new panel and smiled.
He got up and packed his tool bag, putting his laptop, testing equipment, samples, and contract templates into it one by one.
I picked up my bag and headed out.
On his bike ride to the suburbs, he experienced the changes brought about by his new skills.
[Technical Insight] remains in effect.
When he sees smoke billowing from factory chimneys along the roadside, he subconsciously analyzes the relationship between the color of the smoke and the combustion efficiency.
Seeing how freight trucks are loaded makes one wonder if the way the cargo is secured is reasonable...
This skill is not limited to the photovoltaic field, but provides a boost to all "technical systems".
Forty minutes later, we arrived at Xinyuan Photovoltaic Components Factory.
Boss Zhang personally greeted us at the door. This time, he had changed into a clean work uniform, clearly indicating that he had made preparations.
"Mr. Yu! Welcome, welcome!" Boss Zhang shook hands warmly. "Shall we go straight to the workshop?"
"it is good."
In the workshop, the workers have already made preliminary adjustments based on the suggestions in Yu Chen's email: the heating elements in the right third zone of the laminator have been temporarily reinforced, and the number of temperature measuring points has been increased;
A cushioning pad was laid in the battery cell receiving area;
The pressure gauge at the welding station was removed in preparation for calibration.
"Very efficient," Yu Chen praised.
"Your instructions are clear, so we'll execute them quickly!" Boss Zhang said with a smile.
For the next three hours, Yu Chen got into work mode.
With the combined support of both the "Basic Photovoltaic Process Optimization" and "Basic Technical Insights" courses, his efficiency is astonishingly high.
Step 1: On-site measurement and verification
• Using the factory's rudimentary temperature measuring instrument to check the temperature of each zone, it was found that the second zone on the left also had a 2-degree deviation.
• Measuring the actual thickness of the battery cells revealed a batch-to-batch variation of up to 0.2 mm – this has a significant impact on welding pressure parameters.
Step 2: Parameter Optimization
Based on the measured thickness distribution, the welding pressure curve is recalculated, and three sets of recommended parameters are given.
• Adjust the laminator heating program to balance the differences in thermal inertia between different temperature zones.
Step 3: Simple Mistake-Proof Measures
• Design a “welding parameter comparison table” to be posted on the workstation, so that the operator only needs to look up the table according to the cell code to set the parameters.
• Create visual inspection charts for "Pre-lamination Inspection Points" to guide workers in quickly identifying suspicious battery cells.
Step 4: On-site training
• Explain the mechanism of microcrack formation in 15 minutes so that workers understand "why we do it this way".
• Demonstrate standardized operating procedures, emphasizing three key recording points.
At 4 PM, the first batch of optimized components were taken offline.
Everyone held their breath in front of the EL detector.
Images flashed by one by one—clean, uniform, with the occasional very tiny dark spot, but no long cracks.
"Hidden crack rate... 1.8%!" The inspector's voice trembled as he reported the data.
"Great! Excellent!" Boss Zhang clapped his hands vigorously. "The highest it ever went was 12%, and the lowest was 5%! Engineer Yu, your method has brought it down to 1.8%!"
The workers also showed expressions of admiration.
This young and thin man is truly capable.
Yu Chen smiled: "Now we can talk about cooperation."
In the meeting room, Yu Chen took out a prepared simplified contract.
Service Content:
1. Comprehensive solution to this hidden crack problem (completed)
2. Establishment of Xinyuan Factory's basic quality system (including policy documents and training)
3. Three months of technical advisor support (twice-monthly on-site inspections + emergency problem response)
Cost structure:
• Initial service fee: 6000 yuan (payable on-site)
System setup fee: 12000 yuan (payable in two installments)
• Quarterly consulting fee: 8000 yuan/quarter (payable at the beginning of the quarter)
Total price: 26000 yuan (down payment of 6,000 yuan)
After carefully reviewing the contract twice, Boss Zhang said almost without hesitation, "It's worth it! Just recovering this batch of goods alone will bring in more than this amount!"
He immediately pulled out six thousand yuan in cash from the safe: "Mr. Yu, this is the down payment. When will the system setup begin?"
"Tomorrow," Yu Chen said, putting away the cash. "I'll bring the template files over, and we'll customize and adjust them together."
Side quest 'First Pot of Gold' Completed!
[Reward: Achievement Points +800]
Current Achievement Points: 880
[Business Line Update: Morning Light Technical Consulting]
Signed clients: 1 (Xinyuan Photovoltaic Components Factory)
Annual contract amount: 26000 yuan
Estimated average monthly income: approximately 6500 yuan (including one-time project income sharing)
The cash was received, and system notifications sounded one after another.
Yu Chen felt relieved – his career had finally taken its first substantial step.
"By the way, Mr. Yu," Boss Zhang said in a low voice as he saw him out, "two of my friends who make backplanes and junction boxes heard you solved my problem and they both want you to take a look. I gave them your phone number, you don't mind, do you?"
"Of course I don't mind, and I should thank Boss Zhang for the recommendation," Yu Chen said with a smile. "If the recommendation is successful, I will pay a referral fee according to industry practice."
"Haha, no problem at all!"
[Update on the progress of the new task "Building a Reputation": Consultation with potential new clients (2/2)]
[Mission Complete! Reward: Achievement Points +1200]
Current Achievement Points: 2,080
It was already evening when I left the factory.
Yu Chen rode his bicycle, his backpack containing six thousand yuan in cash and over two thousand achievement points in the system, feeling a sense of security.
Instead of going straight back to his residence, he took a detour to the commercial street in the city center.
With the money he had just earned, he did three things:
1. He bought two decent casual business outfits (costing 800 yuan) – a white shirt, dark casual pants, and a simple jacket. The materials and cuts were much better than his previous cheap clothes from street vendors.
2. Got a haircut (costing 30 yuan) - A simple and refreshing short haircut made me look brand new.
3. I bought a used smartphone (costing 1200 yuan) – an HTC Desire. Although it is an older model, it is much more advanced than Nokia. It can access the internet and install applications, which will help expand my business.
When I returned to the "Innovation Park", it was already completely dark.
Yu Chen changed into new clothes and stood in front of the bathroom mirror.
She still had that slender face, but her hairstyle was neater, her clothes were more appropriate, and her overall demeanor was noticeably improved.
[A significant improvement in the host's external appearance was detected...]
[Charm value temporarily increased by 2 (currently: 8 points)]
The system notification made Yu Chen smile slightly.
He sat down at the computer and began working:
1. Update customer files – record in detail the problems and solutions of Xinyuan Factory to form the first case library.
2. Production of service introduction materials – distilling today's process into a standardized "four-step process optimization method".
3. Responding to new customer inquiries – Both of the bosses introduced by Boss Zhang sent emails and arranged to meet by phone tomorrow.
By 10 p.m., all the work was finished.
Yu Chen turned off the computer and lay down on the folding bed.
Outside the window, the city lights shone brightly.
Today, he earned his first big sum of money since transmigrating, signed his first formal contract, unlocked two system skills, and gained over 2000 achievement points.
Nie Xiguang might be strolling on a beach in a foreign country at this moment, while Zhuang Xu might be working overtime at a bank writing a report.
And he, Yu Chen, in this office building with a monthly rent of 4000 yuan, is building a ladder to the future step by step in his own way.