Everyone is working at full speed. Wu Tong has also been here for more than two months. The R&D staff used to be unaccustomed to the strong sea breeze at the estuary, but now they are used to it.
Fortunately, thanks to the care and support from above, all daily necessities are in sufficient supply. Because we have common goals and expectations, the yearning for honor, and the excitement of participating in such a large project, the atmosphere of the entire base has always been good.
"Mr. Wu, today is New Year's Day, let's take a break and have a simple meal to celebrate the arrival of the Gregorian New Year!" Wu Tong came out of the special state when all the parts were completed. During that time, not only did Wu Tong's personal protection personnel discover Wu Tong's special state at the first time, but the several people who were in contact with Wu Tong during the subsequent docking also felt it.
They were no strangers to the renowned Wu Tong's condition. For the past twenty days, no one had dared to disturb Wu Tong outside of work. It was only after Wu Tong had come out that they dared to approach him, invite him in, and have a few pleasantries.
"It's New Year's Day now. Let's make arrangements. Let's all take a half-day break today. It's not been easy for everyone! Prepare the base cafeteria well and reward everyone!" Wu Tong gave the order with a smile. It was a big holiday, and no matter how hard they worked, everyone should have a good rest on the first day of the Gregorian New Year.
We can't let R&D staff go home and spend time with their families on vacation, but necessary contact still needs to take place. "Let's open up the communication today and let everyone talk to their families!"
They have a special external communication area where they can apply for contact devices to contact their families. Even if those who come here are not married, they basically have parents. Those who are a little older have married and have wives and children. Family is always the most anticipated harbor for a normal family.
At the invitation, Wu Tong, along with Academicians He and Wan, Professor Cheng, Lu Xiao, and Professor Yi, along with several heads of public institutions, enjoyed a New Year's Day dinner. Wu Tong arranged the New Year's Day snacks as extra meals, allowing the R&D staff to choose and enjoy themselves, without the management leaders participating.
So as to avoid unnecessary socializing during this relaxing time.
"Tea instead of wine, to President Wu! Our speed is already incredibly fast!" Compared to Wu Tong's long-time partners, the newly joined cooperation leaders were more polite and couldn't help but speak up as the dinner began. Their participation was no small matter, but none of it could compare to the attention paid to President Wu. Even if they argued, they wouldn't be as important as him.
Wu Tong doesn't drink, and neither do the other experts who came from R&D backgrounds. Although Wu Tong said she could drink in moderation today, according to her personal preferences, no one arranged for alcohol during the arrangements. When someone reaches a certain level of power, their preferences can become established rules.
This is respect and admiration, not a taboo.
"This is all thanks to the hard work of all the R&D staff, and the sincere cooperation of everyone! Everyone, enjoy your meal! Gather your energy for today, as we have one last stop!" Coordinating from top to bottom, from left to right, Wu Tong has participated in nearly as many meetings in the past two or three months as he has in all the years combined, perhaps even more. For Wu Tong, who has primarily focused on research, adapting and digesting the situation would have been truly difficult if not for his conviction that the Jinwu Experimental Reactor would be successfully ignited.
She could handle the formalities, so Wu Tong simply changed the subject to the actual dinner. So what if she wasn't sociable? As long as she maintained her R&D skills, her superiors would make arrangements for her. Thank you for your trust and support!
After a lively break and recharging their batteries, the next day, all R&D staff once again fully committed to the final assembly phase. Success depended on the final breath, and no detail was overlooked. Even the turning of a single screw was checked and corrected at least three times to ensure there were no issues.
After completing the installation of the demonstration reactor components and conducting multiple checks on the connection status of the component interfaces, the ignition experiment can basically begin.
Thinking of this, Wu Tong couldn't help but smile.
Ignition test, she has been looking forward to this day for a whole year, and it is finally here.
"Mr. Wu, everything is going smoothly. We expect the final assembly to be completed within two weeks, and the first preliminary inspection can be carried out. When do you plan to schedule our ignition test?" Academician Wan and others accompanied Wu Tong to inspect the progress of the overall project. Seeing this prosperous scene, they couldn't help but ask.
"Speaking of the time for checking the goods, if it's confirmed, I hope Mr. Wu can let us know in advance. It would be best if he could synchronize the information with us three to five days in advance. Lighting the ignition is a big move, and we need to coordinate and arrange the surrounding area in advance, as well as all safety work!"
Accompanying Wu Tong on the inspection was Liu Zhen, the head of the special brigade stationed here in charge of security. He supported Wu Tong in the peripheral protection work and was also responsible for the security arrangements of the entire base.
"The 30th of this month is New Year's Eve, right?" After New Year's Day, the Spring Festival isn't far off. Wu Tong quickly calculated in his mind. If there's one festival most valued by Chinese people, it's undoubtedly the Spring Festival. This special day embodies reunion and welcomes the arrival of the new year, a time to bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, a time filled with joy.
"Yes!" The people around him already had a vague guess, but were still waiting for Wu Tong's confirmation.
"Then let's do it on New Year's Eve, the 30th. Let's fuel the flame of celebration for the Spring Festival!" Wu Tong tilted his head and smiled expectantly. New Year's Eve, for the Chinese, marks the end of the year. So, on this final day of faith, at the beginning of the new year, let's truly ignite the flame of hope, officially harness the power of the stars, and truly provide energy.
It is said that choosing a day is not as good as choosing a day. The time and opportunity are perfectly combined on this day, which can be regarded as a special gift to the people of the country who have been waiting for it for a long time!
"This is a good time, Mr. Wu. We will cooperate fully to ensure that our ignition goes smoothly and there will be no mistakes!" The ignition time was determined, and immediately, the countdown bell rang in everyone's hearts. Then, it was passed on from top to bottom. Led by Academician Wan and others, they immediately issued a military order to ensure that everything was foolproof.
"Our lovely informant will definitely like this special blessing!" Fires were already ignited in everyone's eyes, and enthusiasm was high!