Chapter 21 Twenty-first Patent



Dai Li didn't take the encounter with Cheng Jiang and the others to heart at all. She immediately got busy like a top.

Her most important task was to cooperate with Guan Honghou. Guan Honghou was extremely efficient and prepared the production factory, employees, equipment and raw materials in less than a week.

Production can begin at any time.

Before their constant temperature suits were officially produced and launched on the market, the constant temperature materials became popular on the Internet.

The fire was mainly caused by the fire department.

Since the XX Fire Brigade began to try out constant temperature materials, the results of efficient fire extinguishing with no casualties have emerged, and the fire department leaders have praised it unanimously.

Subsequently, with the concerted efforts of multiple departments, the factory worked day and night, and within half a month, more than half of the country's fire-fighting equipment was replaced.

The public has witnessed the effectiveness of the firefighting response and the efficiency of fire extinguishing since then.

Major media outlets rushed to report on the event, and official media outlets repeatedly praised the new equipment replacement.

There are also several popular science accounts that specialize in explaining the advantages and characteristics of new materials and equipment for firefighters.

For a time, constant temperature materials became the hottest topic.

[A rabbit eats grass near its burrow]: Holy crap! What kind of black technology is this? It's actually fireproof and can't even be burned.

[User 284945]: It is said that it is not only burnt-proof, but also heat-insulating, so now our firefighters no longer need to wear heavy fireproof clothing.

[Get Rich and Beautiful Suddenly]: If I hadn’t seen the fire brigade’s fire-fighting report with my own eyes, and the blogger’s experimental video, I would never have believed that there was such black technology in the world.

[Very Blue]: If I weren’t a firefighter myself and hadn’t personally worn the new equipment on a call, I wouldn’t believe in this kind of black technology.

[三花喵爪] replied to [很蓝的啦]: Catch a blue friend! How does it actually feel to wear? Is it really as soft and breathable as reported?

[Very Blue] replied to [Three Flower Cat Claws]: I'd say it's even more comfortable than the description suggests. It's not stuffy, and there's no sense of burden. I used to change clothes immediately after every call because our uniforms weren't breathable, and we'd get all sweaty. Now, after a call, even on the way back to the fire station, the sweat has completely dried out, and I don't feel stuffy or hot at all.

[Very Blue]: In addition, the flame-retardant mist is also very good, and it is more useful than dry powder and water. And the chemical defense materials that you are less familiar with are also very powerful. Generally speaking, this major equipment replacement is a groundbreaking reform.

[Crazy Orange]: I've seen the flame-retardant mist effect! The speed is simply amazing. I also want to give a big thumbs up to this technology.

[I won't change my name until I lose 20 pounds] replied to [very blue]: I heard that the new material is a thermostatic material that can maintain body temperature? It can also be worn in winter with only one layer. Is this true or false?

[Very Blue]: It really maintains a constant temperature! Guaranteed! Now everyone in our team wears the temperature-controlled uniforms issued almost day and night. We only need to wear one and never feel cold at all. We don't even need to cover ourselves with blankets at night.

Just from the words, you can feel the beauty and it makes people yearn for it infinitely.

In the cold winter, people who rely on heaters to survive, use electric blankets to stay alive, and hold hot water bottles to keep warm all envy the firefighters for having constant temperature materials to wear.

[Dreamer]: When can we buy the same constant temperature suits as firefighters?

[A Fat Salted Fish]: It’s still early. The newly released black technology materials will of course be given priority to firefighters. It will take a few years before they can be used in the general civilian sector.

[Grumpy Old Fairy]: Huh? That's not right. I remember Dai Li selling constant temperature clothing before.

[Still alive, please don’t disturb me]: Come on, when has she ever sold constant temperature clothing? Does she think she can sell constant temperature clothing?

[Xiao Taozi]: I remember that too! She actually sold so-called constant temperature clothing some time ago on her own online store, but was later reported for false advertising.

This brought back memories for netizens.

The Internet has memory. After a search by netizens, they found the record of Dai Li selling constant temperature clothing.

She first opened an online store to sell thermostatic clothing, and sold one piece.

Later, he took the clothes to the film festival and sold them to Di Lan for 500 yuan.

At that time, the whole Internet was calling her a liar for deceiving Di Lan.

However, netizens are now extremely curious about whether the "constant temperature suit" sold by Dai Li is real or fake, or is it all a coincidence. If it is a real constant temperature suit, is there any difference between the wearing effect and that of the fire brigade?

They first started arguing online.

Most people think that Dai Li was just lucky because the clothes she sold happened to have the same name as the temperature-regulating material.

Anyway, no one thought that she was selling the same constant temperature suit as the fire department, nor did anyone believe that she had the ability to get the same suit as the fire department in advance.

But in the end, these are just netizens' guesses, and they don't know the real situation.

So they placed their hopes on Di Lan, and ran to Di Lan's Weibo to leave messages, asking her whether the constant temperature suit she bought from Dai Li was the same model as the fire brigade and whether it really had a constant temperature effect.

Di Lan has been wearing constant temperature material almost every day recently. Because it is so comfortable and light, she doesn't want to change into other clothes.

Yu Ruifeng specially made more than a dozen pieces for her so that she could wear them in different styles and colors. She never wore the high-end luxury brands she had bought before.

When she went out wearing a thermostatic suit, people would often look at her strangely, and acquaintances would always ask her if she wasn't cold wearing so little.

At first, Di Lan would carefully explain to them that the new constant temperature material he was wearing could maintain a constant body temperature.

But basically no one believed it, everyone just thought she was just pursuing beauty.

They all kindly reminded her that the temperature would drop in a few days, and she should pay attention to the temperature even when she was beautiful, and be careful not to catch a cold.

Of course, there are also gossipers who say behind her back that she is stupid and has a lot of money, and was cheated by the seller, spending a lot of money on a bunch of IQ tax, and what she wears now is just a psychological effect.

They even bet that Di Lan would catch a cold in a few days.

The producer and director in her group had the same concerns and asked her indirectly not to catch a cold, otherwise it would affect the progress of the crew.

The temperature dropped within two days and it snowed heavily when we were shooting a night scene.

The crew was caught off guard by the snow, and many people fell ill from the cold. The producer and director had a runny nose and the other was sneezing.

Only Di Lan, who was in poor health, did not catch a cold.

It was snowing outside, and she came out wearing thin thermal clothing.

The entire crew was stunned and felt shaken. Are her clothes really that effective?

The actors in the same crew who gossiped about Di Lan behind her back, saying that she was stupid and had a lot of money, also caught a cold.

As soon as the script supervisor hit the clapboard, he started coughing, his face turned red, as if he wanted to cough out all his internal organs.

Few of the other actors were in good health. Some had runny noses, others had hoarse voices and couldn't even speak their lines.

The director had no choice but to shoot Di Lan's scenes first.

I was worried that Di Lan would delay the progress, but it was all thanks to Di Lan that we were able to keep the progress steady.

By now, some people in the crew have begun to believe that the constant temperature suit Di Lan is wearing is indeed effective.

When the news about the fire department's equipment replacement dominated the news, constant temperature materials once again appeared in their sight.

I don't know who said it first, but wasn't Di Lan's husband a firefighter before?

Only then did they become convinced that what Di Lan was wearing was genuine constant temperature material!

At the same time, Di Lan also saw the comments from netizens on Weibo. She did not directly praise the effectiveness of the clothes, but asked her assistant to take a photo of her reading the script in the snow.

[Di Lan V]: I’m very lucky to be able to wear it in advance. I rely on this piece of clothing to get through the winter. I’m the only one in the entire crew who hasn’t caught a cold. I hope to stay healthy until the end of the filming/praying for your blessings.

She deliberately wore the one she bought from Dai Li.

This answer is simple and clear, and no further explanation is needed.

Netizens were instantly excited.

The constant temperature suits sold by Dai Li are real!

Although everyone is curious about how she got the constant temperature clothing, these are not the most important things. What is important is that the goods she sells are real.

This is enough to make netizens excited.

It was only 500 yuan each, so cheap. If I hadn’t bought it at that time, I would have missed out on 100 million yuan.

The regretful netizens turned to Dai Li's Weibo and asked her if she had any stock left. If she did, she should put it on the shelves immediately because they wanted to buy it all.

Watching the popularity of constant temperature clothing soar.

At this time, Guan Honghou, who had a keen business sense, struck while the iron was hot. When the discussion about constant temperature clothing was at its peak, he asked the publicity department to start promoting it vigorously.

They produced various authorized materials, claiming that they were the same constant temperature materials used by the fire department, with many styles and colors to choose from.

After seeing the authorized materials, netizens believed in Yuanfa Group’s promotional content and celebrated the fact that they would soon be able to wear comfortable constant temperature clothing.

Guan Honghou then had someone set up a pre-sale channel and promised that those who ordered now would be among the first to receive the goods.

Now netizens flocked to the site and almost paralyzed Yuanfa Group’s server.

After the prepayment channel was opened, the constant temperature suits, priced at 3,000 yuan each and with a stock of 100,000 pieces, were sold out in less than an hour.

People kept asking them to add more inventory.

Guan Honghou couldn't stop smiling when he saw the data in the background.

He couldn't sit still alone, so he told Dai Li the good news as soon as possible.

When Dai Li heard the sales figures reported by Guan Honghou, her reaction was calmer than he had expected, and she even poured a bucket of cold water on him.

"Is your production capacity overloaded? If so, don't pre-sell. Don't let consumers wait ten days or half a month to receive the goods after paying."

Guan Honghou said nonchalantly, "Teacher Xiao Dai, you don't understand the clothing industry. Our pre-sale period isn't that long. There are many people in the industry who pre-sell for a month, half a year, or even a year."

"I know this is your capital mentality, but my advice is to produce as much as you can and sell as much as you can. Don't become complacent just because you've got consumers' money and dampen their enthusiasm."

When there were conflicting opinions, Guan Honghou did not refute Dai Li's intention. He wanted to continue working with Dai Li next year.

Anyway, he is sure to make money from this business, but the speed of making money will be a little slower. However, he is the exclusive agent, so the money will go into his pocket sooner or later.

Guan Honghou earned the money from the constant temperature clothing business, and he was so busy that he started to ask Dai Li about other projects in a roundabout way.

"Teacher Xiao Dai, I heard you have that painkiller. We're having such a pleasant cooperation this time, why don't we continue making money together?"

"You can't make this money." Dai Li refused bluntly.

"Why can't I make money? There are so many people in this world who need painkillers. There are many people who want them in the hospital alone. If we can sell them, we will definitely make a fortune."

"The painkiller is a medical device. If you don't have the qualifications, forget it."

Guan Honghou sighed in disappointment, and then immediately regrouped.

"No painkiller, don't you have anything else new?"

Dai Li on the other end of the phone paused for a moment and said, "Oh, there is one. I'm working on an invention that I'll use on the show."

Guan Honghou suddenly perked up: "What is it?"

"Artificial gills, also called underwater breathing apparatus."

"Scuba? You mean you can breathe underwater?"

"That's right."

The artificial gills were a temporary invention made by Dai Li for the show, because the third episode of "Edison Made in Nature" was to be recorded the next day.

Guan Honghou did not see the artificial gills at first, but he was very curious about the underwater breathing apparatus and could only find time to watch the live broadcast during his work breaks.

Due to the performance of the last two episodes, the popularity of "Edison Made in Nature" remains high, and the third episode will continue with both live broadcast and recording.

But the recording location was moved from the studio to outdoors.

The program team learned from the experience of the second episode and believed that they could not just show their creations to the audience. The ultimate users of any invention are people. Whether an invention is useful or not is best determined by a large number of audiences who can experience it personally and then give them a score.

So the production team chose a university campus as the recording location for the third episode.

There is enough space and there are enthusiastic and cooperative young college students.

Before the recording of the program, Dai Li saw Qiu Yongsi with a happy face.

In the past, Qiu Yongsi always had a serious face and was stern. It was rare to see any joy on his face.

When I saw him again this time, he was obviously in a much more pregnant state than before.

During this period, since Mr. Zou used the painkiller, his spirit and mood have improved a lot. When he went to the hospital for a follow-up examination, the attending physician also said that Mr. Zou's condition has stabilized. If the cancer cells do not continue to metastasize and spread, with Mr. Zou's current physique, it will not be a problem for him to live another nine to ten years.

Mr. Zou's mood and health improved, and the atmosphere in the family improved greatly. Zou Yi no longer had to worry all day and have trouble sleeping.

Since the painkiller was brought back by Qiu Yongsi, Mr. Zou was not an ungrateful person. Although his attitude did not change 180 degrees, he cared more about Qiu Yongsi in the details. When he went out today, Mr. Zou reminded him to wear a hat because it was windy outside and he would have a migraine if he was exposed to it for too long.

Qiu Yongsi's own migraine has not been bothering him recently.

How could Qiu Yongsi be in a bad mood when he was experiencing such a happy event?

Dai Li: "Teacher Qiu is in a good mood recently."

"This is all thanks to you. If it weren't for your painkiller, I can't believe what kind of life our family would be living now."

Qiu Yongsi said this with a smile, shaking his head.

The recent days have been so comfortable that he dare not imagine what the previous days were like, let alone recall them.

Dai Li: "It seems that the old man's health has improved?"

Qiu Yongsi smiled and said, "Much better. Lately, he's been complaining about being bored at home and wanting to go back to teaching. I told him he's old enough to still be teaching and that he should be enjoying his retirement, but he got upset and said I thought he was old and useless."

Dai Li: "Old man, you have worked hard all your life. It is indeed time for you to rest."

Qiu Yongsi waved his hand. "It's no use talking to him. He won't listen. You have to talk to him. Mr. Zou has mentioned you several times and said he wants to meet you. I wonder if you have time to come to his house for a simple meal. Mr. Zou said he must personally entertain you."

"Sure." Dai Li agreed readily.

A "national treasure" like Mr. Zou is someone that many people want to see but may not be able to.

"You don't know, but he's actually your fan now. He's just bored at home, so he uses his fake account to search for information about you every day. He even argues with haters who criticize you. His long-winded speeches have driven several of them crazy."

Dai Li:......

It can be seen that Mr. Zou is really idle, and he can drive his haters crazy.

The two were chatting happily here, and Judy walked straight over when she saw them.

Judy first nodded to Qiu Yongsi as a greeting, and then looked at Dai Li with a half-smile.

"Teacher Dai, will today's invention surprise us again?"

During this period, Judy has privately watched the painkiller invented by Dai Li countless times, and he also has some faith in the effectiveness of the painkiller.

Although he didn't say it, he knew in his heart that Dai Li's painkiller was better than his own visually impaired electronic dog.

But a high starting point is not necessarily a good thing.

If the invention that Dai Li brings in this issue is not as good as the painkiller in the previous issue, then he will be the winner.

He is also full of confidence in the invention he brought this time, which is bound to open everyone's eyes.

Dai Li said politely: "It's not something amazing. I'm more looking forward to Teacher Judy's. I'm sure it will be more practical and more perfectly designed than the last one."

Judy continued to laugh and said, "Teacher Dai, why are you so modest? You can even make a painkiller, so you must have even bigger surprises for us."

"I don't know if it's surprising or not, I just did it casually. I've been too busy lately and haven't had time to research new things."

Dai Li just said a few simple words, but Judy silently analyzed them one by one.

Judging from what she meant, there probably isn't any innovation.

Could it be that he is doing the same thing as Tang Yi did in the last episode, rehashing the painkiller?

Judy's eyes rolled, and then she understood.

Before the official recording session, Judy always appeared confident.

I was even a little impatient to avenge my previous shame and show off my invention.

He consulted with the director team, saying that they hoped that as a mentor he could showcase his invention first so as not to affect the invention presentations of the contestants later on.

The director team asked the mentors and contestants for their opinions, and the contestants naturally did not raise any objections. Qiu Yongsi and Xiang Ji did not care because it had nothing to do with them.

In fact, what was being sought was Dai Li's opinion.

Judy wants to defeat her at the beginning of the show, it depends on whether she is willing to do so.

Dai Li didn't care about the order of time.

Judy got what she wanted with great satisfaction.

The audience crowded into the live broadcast room, and the first thing they saw was the high-spirited Judy.

He spoke at a temporary venue set up by the program team: "Hello everyone, students here, and viewers watching on TV. Today I will introduce the invention I'm going to introduce: artificial cheeks."

Dai Li, who was holding her arms, raised her eyebrows unexpectedly.

Qiu Yongsi, who was standing next to her, noticed her expression and gave her a worried look.

There were many college students sitting around the scene, and they cooperated very well by exclaiming.

Judy was very pleased with the public's response and continued, "The artificial gills I invented are equipped with two liquid air tanks, allowing people to work underwater for 20 minutes without the need for bulky oxygen tanks."

He clapped his hands twice, and his assistant brought up the artificial cheek he had made.

The artificial gills he made are wearable and look similar to a life-saving suit. They are equipped with a respirator but do not have an oxygen tank on the back. Liquid air is filled in the life-saving suit-like clothes, and the user dives underwater wearing the clothes.

Judy's artificial gill suit looks lighter than a life jacket and has a more technological design.

The college students at the scene were very excited and talked about it.

Judy: "Anyone want to come up and give it a try?"

Young people like new things and are more enthusiastic and positive, and they are eager to raise their hands and try them out.

Judy ordered a boy wearing a jacket in the first row.

The boy happily went on stage and put on the artificial gill suit, then followed Judy's instructions and used the respirator to breathe.

"How is it, can you breathe freely?"

The boy couldn't catch his breath and nodded randomly: "It's smooth and easy."

Judy: "We were supposed to do a water test, but the weather isn't right now."

The boy was also a little disappointed, but he certainly wouldn't be happy to go into the water in this season.

Although they were unable to fully experience the artificial cheek suit, the boys still praised it highly.

Judy was very satisfied with her result, so she asked Dai Li proudly: "Teacher Dai, don't you have any questions this time?"

He was still brooding over Dai Li's sabotage last time, and he didn't believe she could say anything this time.

"Teacher Judy, do you really want me to comment?" Dai Li didn't want to complain.

Judy was not happy about it, but since the words had been spoken, she had no choice but to listen.

"Then tell me."

"Your artificial gills aren't much lighter than an oxygen tank. Judging by the appearance, they weigh at least 5 kilograms. It's relatively easy for boys to put on, but some women have a harder time."

When the boy came on stage, someone immediately asked him, "Is it really 5 kilograms? Is it that heavy?"

The boy scratched his head and said he didn't remember anything, he was just excited at the time, but it was indeed quite heavy.

There was a lot of noise at the scene.

Judy looked unhappy and refuted, "Don't think that reducing the weight to 5 kilograms is a simple matter. I can make something lighter, but safety and durability cannot be guaranteed. I can only make a compromise to ensure safety and practicality."

Dai Li asked in confusion: "Why do we have to make a choice? Who says we can't have both portability and safety?"

Judy scoffed, "You make it sound so simple. Any theory must be put into practice. Everyone can have wild ideas, but I want something light, safe, and simple. Being able to do it is a real skill."

Dai Li wanted to say something, but Judy was too lazy to argue with her anymore. The more she talked, the angrier she became.

"Teacher Dai, I advise you to stop talking about it on paper and take a look at your invention first."

As expected, Dai Li stopped talking about Judy's topic and silently took out a simple helmet. The main part was a pair of goggles and there was a pair of discs on the cheeks to protect the mouth and nose.

Everyone's eyes were focused on this strange helmet.

Then Dai Li was heard to introduce in a clear voice: "This is my invention, the artificial cheek."

There was a chorus of doubts from everyone present, and the discussion was even louder than before.

Even the program team and the mentor contestants were shocked and joined the discussion.

"What's going on? Two artificial cheeks?"

"They both have artificial cheeks, but why are their appearances so different?"

"There's not even an oxygen tank or liquid air here. How do you breathe underwater?"

Dai Li looked at Judy with a faint smile on her face.

"This is what Teacher Judy calls a whimsical, armchair work."

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