"I have considered that, however," the highest leader said slowly after a moment of contemplation, "as long as we place the nuclear power plants in desolate areas, even if they were to explode, the casualties wouldn't be too significant."
The head of the research department roared, "This isn't about casualties! If it were just about building ten large-scale controlled fusion power plants, I wouldn't have such strong objections."
"Because even if he hadn't mentioned it, according to the plan, we would build hundreds of large-scale controlled fusion power plants in batches across the country to replace the heavily polluting thermal power plants and the weather-dependent hydropower and wind power plants."
"But he insists that these ten large power plants be built together. This request is too strange, unless he can clearly explain why he wants it that way! Otherwise, I will absolutely not agree to this request!"
The chief psychological researcher suddenly stood up, interrupting the head of the research department's roar, "Based on my research, Jing Mingqiu doesn't want to explain, but rather, there are things he cannot bring himself to say."
"How can he not say it! He's not mute, is he? Could it be that he has a chip in his brain that explodes if he says something he shouldn't?"
"Such things only exist in science fiction novels and movies. With the current scientific technology, it's absolutely impossible to achieve!"
The chief psychological researcher first nodded in agreement, "With current technology, indeed it's impossible."
Then, his eyes suddenly sharpened, "But which of the technologies Jing Mingqiu has presented are not cross-era technologies? Which of them are not things that current technological levels are completely incapable of?"
"As we discussed earlier, Jing Mingqiu very likely possesses something akin to the system described in online novels, which restricts him from telling us certain things."
"Of course, you could also interpret this as an alien implanting a super-intelligent chip in him to monitor his words and actions."
Hearing this, the head of the research department became even more enraged, "Why are you all only looking at the immediate benefits? Have you considered what this might be if it's an alien conspiracy! He won't tell us how to make the new battery unless we build ten large nuclear power plants."
"Jing Mingqiu, he's threatening us!"
"No, no, no," the highest leader of Long Country walked over, placed his hand on the head of the research department's shoulder, and gently shook his head, "Old Fang, don't be in a hurry. Our little genius has simply given us an opportunity to choose, he hasn't forced us to do anything."
After speaking, the highest leader made a gesture, and his assistant distributed a stack of freshly printed documents.
After giving them a few minutes to hastily review the documents, the highest leader spoke again.
"As you can see, even without building ten large-scale controlled fusion power plants, with the two battery improvement schemes provided by Jing Mingqiu, we can still promote the electric engine."
"Jing Mingqiu isn't threatening us with the technology he holds; he has already helped us solve our urgent problem."
Hearing this, the head of the research department lowered his head slightly, looking a bit embarrassed.
"It's just that, if it were only like this," the highest leader paused, then raised his voice, "due to the fact that electric vehicles require dedicated charging stations, it will take a very long time for electric vehicles to completely replace fuel vehicles. What we lack most now is time."
"Although the West has begun to decline, we must not underestimate their foundation, especially not their desperation. If you don't kill a snake completely, you will suffer from its venom. We need a decisive blow to crush them directly!"
"Now, let's proceed with a show of hands. Those who agree to build ten large-scale controlled fusion power plants according to Jing Mingqiu's requirements, please raise your hands."
Everyone exchanged glances, then simultaneously raised their hands.
"Very good, it's passed unanimously."
The highest leader nodded with satisfaction, "Of course, we shouldn't put all our eggs in one basket. While building the nuclear power plants, we will also build production lines for the improved lead-acid batteries. This will also prevent a disconnect in our technological tree."
"Next, we move on to the second agenda item: how should we retaliate against foreign forces assassinating our country's scientists?"
...
In the evening, Jing Mingqiu returned to his dormitory to rest. Before he even entered, he smelled the distinct aroma of barbecue.
Jing Mingqiu shouted as he rushed in, "We're all brothers in the same dorm, and you're having barbecue without inviting me!"
"Boss," Tang Bei, holding a large skewer of lamb, his mouth greasy, shook his head, "it's not that we didn't call you, but you're injured and can't eat spicy or stimulating food."
Jing Mingqiu bit the bandage with his teeth, pulled it forcefully, revealing his scabbed palm, "It's just a minor injury. Don't worry about it. Old Third, stop looking and quickly hand over the skewers in your hand."
Seeing this, Tang Bei was stunned. By the time Jing Mingqiu snatched all the skewers from him, he finally came to his senses, "Boss, why are you bandaging such a small injury so thoroughly?"
The gene serum was temporarily classified at the highest national level and was not convenient to tell Tang Bei. For this reason, Jing Mingqiu had prepared a perfect excuse in advance.
"What do you know?" Jing Mingqiu bit the meat at the base of the bamboo skewer, then powerfully slid the entire skewer of lamb into his mouth, replying indistinctly, "If I didn't do this, how could I experience Xue'er's meticulous care?"
"Be tough when you need to be tough, show weakness when you need to show weakness. With back and forth, that's how relationships become stable, understand?"
"Understood! Understood!" Tang Bei gave a thumbs-up in admiration and ran to the table to get two skewers of grilled kidneys, "Boss, you worked hard last night, eat some kidneys to replenish yourself!"
"Get lost, I'm not as weak as you are. Let me tell you about last night..." Jing Mingqiu pushed away the grilled kidneys, grabbed a large gulp of beer from the table, and began to chat boisterously with the others to vent the accumulated pressure.
Midway through the barbecue, the satellite phone Jing Mingqiu kept under his pillow suddenly rang.
Jing Mingqiu made a shushing gesture and walked over to answer the call. Tang Bei and the others were very understanding, grabbed a few skewers of barbecue, and went to visit other dorms.
Before leaving, they specifically closed the dormitory door to prevent Jing Mingqiu's phone conversation from being overheard.
"Hello, who is it?"
"It's me," the kind voice of the highest leader of Long Country came through the phone, "I heard you injured your hand, how is your recovery going?"
Facing the highest leader, Jing Mingqiu was very relaxed, "It's nothing serious. The mech's heat insulation is good; a little ointment is all it needs. The principal worried too much and insisted on taking me to the hospital, so they ended up bandaging me like a dumpling."
"Big Leader, did you receive the U disk I gave to the principal?"
"We received it," the highest leader replied with a smile, "You can't call this a U disk. Its capacity is several times larger than a portable hard drive. How did you make this U disk? Could you give us a copy?"