After drinking.
Some truths are often revealed.
Rear Admiral Tommy's words were from the heart.
Whether looking at it from a personal perspective, or more broadly, for the entire United States.
Meng Hao or Marschek, these two technological geniuses separated by thirty years, were both indispensable talents.
The only difference between them was that Marschek had already grown into a towering tree, capable of sheltering the technological sector of the United States.
And Meng Hao.
Was like a world tree in the research community, with unlimited potential.
Given enough time, Meng Hao would absolutely surpass Marschek.
In fact,
To Tommy,
Meng Hao was even more important in his heart.
Not only because of Meng Hao's remarkable research capabilities, but also because Meng Hao was a research genius he had painstakingly lured away from Great Xia.
Marschek and Meng Hao.
One old, one young.
The dormant dragons and phoenixes of the US research community.
For Rear Admiral Tommy, who had a profound fondness for Great Xia's history and culture.
He naturally understood the adage that possessing either a dormant dragon or a phoenix could lead to天下.
Moreover.
These two peerless research geniuses were now both under the banner of the United States.
Losing either of them would be a great loss for Rear Admiral Tommy and for the United States.
Therefore.
He did not want the two to engage in internal strife.
Regarding Rear Admiral Tommy's concerns,
Marschek, who was also slightly tipsy, waved his hand.
"Your Excellency, Rear Admiral, you are simply too tense."
"I am a businessman, and I only care about my commercial interests."
"My previous apprehension towards Meng Hao was entirely because we were on different sides. Now that we both serve the United States, I will naturally let go of past grievances and prejudices and treat him sincerely."
Marschek.
These words were indeed from the heart.
Heroes often recognize and appreciate each other.
Even during the period when he felt Meng Hao was the most threatening, Marschek had never denied Meng Hao's infinite possibilities in the field of research.
In fact,
It was precisely because of Meng Hao's potential in the research community that Marschek felt threatened from the bottom of his heart.
Furthermore.
After Meng Hao helped develop the latest new energy vehicle, it would bring Marschek over a hundred billion US dollars in pure profit annually.
This was nothing compared to the billions of US dollars lost previously and the bankruptcy of NG Company.
"That's good, that's good!"
"Now I can rest assured."
"However, before that, I need to give Meng Hao another strong dose, to completely extinguish any thought of him returning to Great Xia."
...
The next day.
A recording appeared on Great Xia's internet.
The recording contained Meng Hao's personal admission that he was willing to join the US nationality.
Of course.
Rear Admiral Tommy, the originator of releasing this recording, had meticulously edited it, removing the parts where Meng Hao was coerced into choosing to join the United States.
The Great Xia netizens, unaware and misled,
Were instantly furious once again.
The negative sentiments they already held towards Meng Hao were reignited.
And Meng Hao's mother, who was still in a coma at the hospital, was almost harmed by unknown netizens.
It was strange.
Although the Great Xia authorities seemed to maintain silence on the matter, even appearing to condone the "netizens'" verbal attacks on Meng Hao.
However, those "netizens" of unknown identity, when attempting to storm the hospital where Meng Hao's mother was, were always coincidentally apprehended by patrolling police officers who happened to arrive.
As for these so-called "netizens" who attempted offline assaults on the hospital, they seemed to be paid keyboard warriors and black fans who were inciting the situation.
Offline, the impact on Meng Hao's family did not escalate and was not successful.
It seemed as if a pair of invisible, enormous hands were keeping the situation confined to online attacks against Meng Hao.
...
Australia.
At Luna's beachfront villa.
Meng Hao was lazily basking in the sun.
Beside him stood Luna, naturally.
This woman, who had now wholeheartedly followed Meng Hao and completed the prerequisite task of "following her husband wherever he goes" for the sake of love,
Was using her somewhat unpracticed hands to massage his back.
This woman, who once aspired to have her own career,
After meeting Meng Hao and becoming his woman, her greatest career seemed to be pleasing Meng Hao and bringing him a little amusement amidst his boredom.
"Hmm, a little lower."
"Do you feel any change?"
"I know there's a change, why aren't you taking corresponding action?"
"I just went swimming in the sea, I'm tired, so come up and do it yourself!"
Luna's face flushed.
Although the two had already shared intimacy,
When facing her beloved man,
Luna behaved like a little girl, blushing and feeling shy at the slightest provocation.
Before the sounds of exertion had even subsided a few times,
Meng Hao's phone suddenly rang.
"Who is it, calling at this time, it's simply ruining the mood!"
Amidst Luna's murmurs,
Meng Hao picked up the phone.
"It's Rear Admiral Tommy."
Meng Hao nodded to Luna.
This woman reluctantly rolled her eyes, slowed down her movements and amplitude, and simultaneously lowered the sounds of exertion and cheers.
"Meng Hao, what are you busy with?"
Rear Admiral Tommy's voice was full of lightness.
"Nothing much."
"If you have something to say, just say it."
Meng Hao was too lazy to exchange pleasantries with Rear Admiral Tommy.
"Hehehe."
"Still such a fiery temper."
"Young man, you should learn to control your emotions."
Completely unbothered by Meng Hao's unfriendly tone,
Rear Admiral Tommy chuckled, then changed the subject and got to the point.
"It's like this."
"A few days ago, after you agreed to join our United States, Capitol Hill was very excited."
"Of course, we still don't know the sincerity of your choice to join!"
Meng Hao raised an eyebrow.
Tommy's words were within his expectations.
After all,
As early as the Three Kingdoms period, there was Xu Shu entering Cao Ying and remaining silent.
Xu Shu, whose heart was with Han while his body was in Cao's camp, never offered any strategic advice to Cao Cao his entire life.
Now.
Tommy was clearly worried that Meng Hao might do the same.
"Oh?"
"So, how do you plan to test me?"
Meng Hao felt a flicker of excitement.
Since he was going to be tested,
It must involve helping with technological development, right?
As long as he could get involved in technological research, he would find loopholes and find a way to escape.
"It's like this, do you know Testar Company?"
Testar Company again?
Could it be that Marschek was also involved in his current confinement?
"Yes."
"I know."
"Their new energy electric vehicles are quite famous globally."
Meng Hao showed no outward reaction, wanting to see what Rear Admiral Tommy was up to.
"It's like this."
"President Marschek of Testar wants to develop a brand new type of car. Are you interested in participating?"