With “technology makes a nation strong” as its central theme, this novel reflects the dramatic transformation of China’s semiconductor industry, from catching up to taking the lead, through the growth of a single company. It captures the collective jubilation when the Ruixin No. 4 successfully adapted to dual-core processors, as well as the darkest moment of the 2018 trade war, when critical materials were cut off. It showcases the technical details behind major breakthroughs while also portraying engineers struggling to choose between ideals and reality. In the end, as the quantum bits in Ruixin No. 20 run stably for over 1,000 seconds, and Chinese chips shine above the Pearl River during the New Year’s fireworks, the story delivers a stirring message: true breakthroughs are forged by a group of people pouring their youth and passion into a “Chinese heart,” and by a nation’s unwavering commitment to independent innovation.
