"Yes, Elder, we will go all out and accomplish our mission!" All participants firmly pledged in unison that for the glory of China, they will fight and complete the task at a fast pace.

The most critical core technology has been developed and completed. If they can't even provide this little peripheral support, what use are they? How can they be worthy of the honor they shoulder?

The final item on the agenda, the project's initial start-up funding of 5 billion yuan, was unequivocally approved. During the meeting, the decision was made to establish a new resource group, China Zhongyuan Group, under direct central government management. This group will comprise a resource recycling and reuse unit, a new water and ultrafiltration production unit, and a management department for the desalination and Northward Diversion Project. Responsibilities were clearly defined, ensuring no overstepping of boundaries.

There was some dispute over the responsible supervisor.

It is obvious to the naked eye that this group is a golden hen that lays golden eggs. Resources, water conservancy... Which department does not want to merge this project into its own department?

However, after a competition in which everyone expressed their opinions, the Research Department finally won and took the lead, temporarily gaining the supervisory power, with other departments assisting. After all, the core technology was submitted to the Research Department.

However, not all of the project's revenue will go to the research department. The initial start-up capital was jointly contributed by the first few departments involved.

Soon, the second core meeting was held. The participants this time were only the heads of several major departments and several bigwigs in materials engineering and mechanical engineering. These bigwigs will become the pillars of Zhongyuan Group's R&D department and assist Zhongyuan Group's facility improvement and preparation projects.

After a detailed discussion of the specific implementation arrangements, it was time for the most crucial moment. Everyone lined up and shared the fruits. Chu Hengyuan didn't waste any time and directly read out the decision:

"The group's profits will be initially distributed. Part of it will be used for group development and project operation expansion, and part of it will be used for scientific research expenditures. In addition, Zhongyuan Group will set aside 5% of its shares as personal rewards for R&D personnel, and this 5% will never be diluted! At the same time, she will also be our general director of this project!" Chu Hengyuan made the final announcement and made the final decision.

Although many people were shocked by the 5% non-diluted shares given to R&D personnel, they had no objection when they thought about how they had developed such a miraculous result and the huge amount of money paid for it. They were just envious of the generosity of the higher-ups.

"Which great god came up with this achievement? Old Chu, it's so mysterious, are we not qualified to know?" The head of the resources department looked at Chu Hengyuan curiously. Logically, their authority should be among the highest in the country, so why did Old Chu refer to them as R&D personnel? "Of course, if it's inconvenient to say, that's fine. We know the rules!"

He just wanted to know which big boss it was, so he could come back to pay his respects in advance and curry favor with him. If he could provide some technical support to the resource department in the future, wouldn’t that be great!

These people were the core of the core, either serving as part-time group managers or as key scientific researchers. They would inevitably interact with Wu Tong in the future. Wu Tong's information needed to be prevented from being widely leaked, but there was no need to conceal it from internal personnel.

"Everyone is familiar with him!" Chu Hengyuan smiled and looked at Master Cheng. "The pride of Peking University, the prover of Goldbach's conjecture, Master Cheng's most senior disciple, Wu Tong!"

"As I expected, Laocheng, your luck is truly enviable!" Academician Wan, a mechanical engineer, exclaimed with genuine envy. This was his third time participating in Wu Tong's project. Each one was more astonishing, each more significant. With such a good disciple, Laocheng stood up straight!

"Laocheng, if you don't share, how did you find such a good disciple?" They also wanted to find such a good disciple. He was not greedy and did not have to match Wu Tong's excellence. Half would be fine. With half of Wu Tong's ability, he could catch up with Laocheng's founding disciple, Academician Xiao Zhang.

"Hehe... the kids are doing well, it's all Wu Tong's fault!" Cheng Lao was not greedy for credit, "It was all developed by Wu Tong himself, I didn't help much. I asked Lu Xiao to help with the production planning, I just benefited from the two kids' help."

It was Wu Tong. It wasn't surprising that the higher-ups would offer such a generous reward. Wu Tong had already contributed numerous achievements to the country, and the higher-ups wanted to retain top talent like him.

Of course, some people also learned about Wu Tong’s scientific research achievements in materials for the first time. However, as someone who has reached this position, he can still keep his emotions under control. They are happy that the country has such a top talent.

"Before we had Lu Xiao, and now we have Wu Tong. Our country has two swords in hand, and there are successors!" This is the infinite emotion of everyone.

"Old Cheng, if I remember correctly, Lu Xiao and Wu Tong's areas of expertise don't overlap much. If they join forces, they'll basically make big moves. Chu Division, why don't we let them form a team to conquer the most advanced and cutting-edge things? It really takes good people and good brains like them!"

Academician Wan slapped his head and said excitedly with a burning look in his eyes, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this suggestion was really good. These two people are basically in the state of independent project research and development. If they join forces, will there be hope for solving some of the country's difficult problems that are currently difficult to overcome? Can their country speed up the pace of overtaking and taking the lead internationally?

"Maybe controlled nuclear fusion can also bring about some new progress?" The curse that controlled nuclear fusion is still 50 years away not only hangs over the other side of the sea, but China is also currently making no progress.

If they gather the country's top scientific researchers to overcome the problem, will there be surprises? They won't have to send huge amounts of funds to the United Nations every year, just to keep up with the world's progress?

"Mr. Wan, we will seek your opinions on this suggestion!" When Chu Hengyuan saw the plan made by the two of them again, this thought flashed through his mind.

However, whether such a combination can be achieved depends on the willingness of these two young people who can both be called great scientists.

After all, a team only has one leader, and they are all people who are used to taking charge of their own projects. Assisting in different regions is currently very effective, but if they are really put together, will there be other disputes?

After all, geniuses are always proud, and neither will submit to the other! Both of them are the infinite hope of their scientific research community, and their talents cannot be used for internal friction. This loss will cause the country unbearable heartache!

Fortunately, neither of them was arrogant, and their temperaments were relatively approachable among top talents. There was still some hope for the combination, and they respected the final decision of the two.