With John's assistance, the efforts to "rescue and protect" those research resources will likely become more precise and efficient.

"Gentlemen, in the face of this natural disaster, the people are living in dire straits. Every day, countless people freeze to death, starve to death, or are even brutally murdered by other thugs in this extreme cold. Our human civilization is facing an unprecedented crisis. Our mission is not just to fight the cold and provide disaster relief, but also to protect the crystallization of our human civilization's wisdom, those precious scientific research materials and equipment, and to build upon them to create even more cutting-edge technologies. Only in this way can we truly save our human civilization." Chen Yu put down his wine glass, his expression becoming solemn and serious.

“Deputy Commander Paul, you and your soldiers will be an indispensable force in this operation. And Dr. John, your expertise and understanding of the Merica research system are key to our search for and protection of those precious research resources.”

Chen Yu's gaze swept back and forth between Colonel Paul and Dr. John, his tone firm and full of expectation: "We need your help to accomplish this arduous and great task together."

Colonel Paul straightened his back, his eyes shining with determination: "Mr. Chen, rest assured, my soldiers and I are ready. No matter what difficulties and challenges we face, we will do our best to contribute to the salvation of human civilization."

Dr. John nodded slightly, his voice calm but revealing an undeniable firmness: "I will do everything in my power, using my expertise and experience, to help you find and protect those precious research resources. I believe that as long as we unite, we will definitely be able to overcome this crisis."

Paul's thinking was simple: as long as he could get enough to eat by following Chen Yu, he would listen to whoever fed him.

John initially had reservations about joining Chen Yu's side, but after seeing the energy device on the airship—a small "fusion-fission hybrid energy reactor"—his attitude immediately changed 180 degrees.

Before the natural disaster, no country on Earth had been able to publicly announce that it possessed such a hybrid energy reactor.

As a scientist, he knew what it meant to be able to research and apply such advanced energy technologies in such an extreme environment. It meant that Tianyu Base had reached a certain scale and had a mature scientific research and production system.

This means that while survivors in other parts of Earth were still struggling to make ends meet, Tianyu Base had taken a decisive step toward developing into a higher level of civilization.

As things stand, it seems that only the Tianyu Base is capable of overcoming this extreme cold disaster.

Therefore, John immediately changed his mind and decided to devote himself wholeheartedly to the cause of Tianyu Base, using his professional knowledge and experience to contribute to the salvation of human civilization.