"Master Jing, are you thirsty? I heard you young people like to drink this, so I specifically sent someone to buy it for you."
"Dean Liu, please don't say that," Jing Mingqiu looked at this scientist, who had appeared on television countless times and successfully led the Dragon Nation to rise. He was flattered. "I'm just an ordinary high school graduate. I can't be called a master. Just call me by my name."
Liu Jiancheng laughed heartily, "Hahahaha. Humility is a virtue, but excessive humility becomes hypocrisy."
"At first, I was still a little skeptical whether this paper was actually written by you. You know, there have been several cases in our country where people have taken others' success and claimed it as their own."
"However, today, with just a few words, you've resolved all the issues encountered in the research process. This shows that you already have a thorough understanding of controlled nuclear fusion technology..."
After praising Jing Mingqiu profusely, Liu Jiancheng sighed leisurely, "I'm old and lack energy. Jing Mingqiu, are you willing to take over from me and become the chief engineer of controlled nuclear fusion?"
"Sorry, I want to enjoy a normal university life..."
Jing Mingqiu's refusal was interrupted by Liu Jiancheng as soon as he started.
"I know your concerns. You don't need to worry about this. You just need to come periodically to provide guidance and resolve issues for others. I'll handle the rest of the trouble for you!"
Jing Mingqiu knew very well that even with the system's help, conquering the stars and the sea of stars was not something he could achieve alone.
An aircraft carrier alone requires the National Planning Committee, the Military Industrial Committee, nine defense industry ministries, six hundred specialized fields, and eight thousand supporting manufacturers. It requires a great and powerful nation to accomplish.
Not to mention the spacecraft that conquer the stars and travel through space. Only with a powerful nation as a backing can this grand journey be realized.
Jing Mingqiu's initial pushback was just to enjoy university life properly before entering the laboratory. Now that there was a better solution, he had no reason to refuse.
"Academician Liu, I am willing to come over periodically to solve their problems, but you really don't need to give me the position of chief engineer. I just graduated from high school, I'm not even a university student yet!"
"In scientific research, the most knowledgeable leads," Liu Jiancheng laughed. "The entire controlled nuclear fusion device was built according to your paper. Both ethically and logically, you should be the chief engineer."
"As for academic qualifications? Jing Mingqiu, which university are you planning to attend? Do you want to come to Longke University? Our college's dance department is the best in the country, and it has beautiful girls from all over."
Jing Mingqiu didn't expect the topic to suddenly shift like this and couldn't help but be stunned. "Dean Liu, isn't early romance not good?"
"What early romance is this?" Seeing Jing Mingqiu's embarrassed expression, Liu Jiancheng laughed even harder, his mindset subtly shifting to that of an elder facing his grandson. "Youth should be filled with passionate love."
"University students are adults. If you meet a girl you like, be brave and pursue her. If you don't know how, you can talk to me. I'll give you some advice. Don't underestimate me; I was the campus heartthrob back then, and many beautiful girls chased me..."
With all the problems solved and the controlled nuclear fusion device on the right track, Jing Mingqiu agreed to serve as chief engineer. Liu Jiancheng was in high spirits and held Jing Mingqiu, recounting his youthful romantic exploits.
Jing Mingqiu was a little nervous at first, but as the stories unfolded, he was quickly captivated by the legendary experiences.
More than an hour later, Liu Jiancheng's energy waned, and he reluctantly stopped.
By then, Jing Mingqiu and he had become friends across generations.
For the next period, things were calm.
During the day, Jing Mingqiu researched the electric engine in his shop, and also repaired home appliances for nearby residents to earn knowledge points. At night, he communicated with the Nuclear Physics Research Institute to solve the problems they encountered.
When phone calls were insufficient, Jing Mingqiu would sneak over under the cover of night and personally handle it.
Unknowingly, two months passed by.
Three in the morning, all was silent.
However, the underground laboratory of the Nuclear Physics Research Institute was bustling with activity.
Under Jing Mingqiu's command, the controlled nuclear fusion device had completed its main structure and was undergoing final debugging.
Jing Mingqiu walked through the secret passage to the test site, looking at the massive, majestic, and ice-cold controlled nuclear fusion device in the center. His eyes couldn't help but show a hint of heat.
"Chief Engineer Jing," Chen Mo walked over, "The Type 2 controlled nuclear fusion device is ready. Shall we ignite it immediately?"
As soon as Chen Mo said this, the entire site fell silent. Top scientists from all over the country looked at Jing Mingqiu in unison, awaiting his answer.
Although most of the people present were older than Jing Mingqiu and had more seniority, after these two months of interaction.
From the former chief engineer Liu Jiancheng to the ordinary workers responsible for welding, everyone had been won over by Jing Mingqiu's skill.
The most knowledgeable is the teacher, nothing more.
Jing Mingqiu stared intently at the huge machine in front of him. With a thought, he tossed a scan at it.
[Name: Large Controlled Nuclear Fusion Generator]
[Central Reactor: Reached the pinnacle of current technology]
[Efficiency Conversion Device: Reached the pinnacle of current technology]
[Heat Recovery Device: Reached the pinnacle of current technology]
[Cooling Device...]
[...]
[Comprehensive: All modifications completed, all crises eliminated, 100% ignition success rate, 100% normal operating rate. To continue improving, please host endeavor to upgrade system level.]
Seeing the two hundred percent figures, Jing Mingqiu nodded with satisfaction.
"Professor Chen, we can ignite it."
"Yes!" Chen Mo replied loudly, then walked up to Jing Mingqiu, "Chief Engineer Jing, to prevent any accidents during the operation of the controlled nuclear fusion device, please leave for now."
Jing Mingqiu waved his hand, "No need. I have confidence in the device I built; nothing will go wrong."
Finding that he couldn't persuade him, Chen Mo had to find the former dean, Liu Jiancheng, for help.
Lying on the hospital bed, Liu Jiancheng stroked his gray beard after hearing Chen Mo's tearful complaint and chuckled.
"This kid is just like me when I was young. If you can't persuade him, just do as he says."
"Oh, right, to avoid ignition failure and causing a disturbance. Chen Mo, don't forget to notify the superior departments."
Chen Mo nodded firmly, "I understand! Dean Liu, please rest well and take care of yourself."
"I'm fine, it's just my old leg injury acting up again. I won't die," Liu Jiancheng waved his hand. "Go busy yourself, don't delay the progress."
Upon learning that the controlled nuclear fusion device would officially ignite and be tested at nine o'clock the next morning, the superior departments arranged heavy security to block all entrances and exits around the controlled nuclear fusion laboratory.
At the same time, they contacted the communications department, drafted a text message, and sent it to the mobile phones of all citizens of Dongyang City...