At first glance, the entire site is a scene of bustling activity and enthusiasm. All people and machines are like wound-up springs, working at full speed to speed up the progress of the project.
The mission they accepted was urgent, requiring both speed and quality. Of course, this wasn't an insurmountable challenge for them. "Chinese speed" was a powerful metric, and they certainly lived up to it.
Meanwhile, He Changming, who was far away at the Southwest Research Institute, received a call from his most respected mentor in Beijing. Normally, the mentor wouldn't let them contact him often, and they didn't dare to disturb his teacher's cultivation with trivial matters.
The teacher usually wouldn't contact them, no matter what, but this time, the teacher's proactive call made He Changming feel overwhelmed. He hadn't heard the teacher's voice for a while. Although he was now in charge and could usually maintain stability, the teacher's presence was still his source of peace of mind.
"Teacher, how is your health now? I will take a vacation in a while and go to Beijing to see you!" As soon as the phone was connected, He Changming couldn't help but ask repeatedly.
"I'm doing fine now, Changming. Don't worry too much about me. Just focus on your job!" Elder Li warned earnestly. This was also the reason why he rarely contacted us. They should grow independently, not rely on his opinions. He had been away from the institute for many years, and his thoughts and concerns were no longer comprehensive. He couldn't let his opinions affect the institute's development.
"There's a major initiative planned, and we need the cooperation of the Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics. Changming, organize your best personnel to participate in this confidential project. You must give your all. This is crucial to the future of the institute and the nation!" Elder Li explained carefully, word for word. He Changming, not yet involved in the project, couldn't fully disclose the details, so Elder Li emphasized the key points.
This mission was a significant one. Although he wasn't completely confident that Wu Tong could break the mold of controlled nuclear fusion and successfully ignite a real experimental reactor, this was the best-case scenario. If anyone in China could achieve this, and after reviewing Wu Tong's resume, Elder Li had no doubts about supporting Wu Tong's project application.
However, as with all scientific research, success is always accompanied by failure, or rather, failure is the most normal thing in scientific research. However, progress and experience gained in the process of experimentation are also extremely valuable.
With such generous support from above, Mr. Li naturally wanted to respond to the call and allow the Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics to participate, thereby accumulating rich experience and gaining access to the currently advancing technology. Regardless, the Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics would not suffer any loss!
This will give the Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics an opportunity to make progress, and they must certainly seize it. It is also a response from their superiors. They are all good comrades and they must follow the upper limit arrangements and work hard to do practical things.
Scientific research is about practicality, but with years of experience, Mr. Li also understands that when it is time to show off, you must do it well. This is not a face-saving project, but even if good wine needs no bush, the Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics must show its good foundation and let the higher-ups see it, so that it can be truly put into practice.
"No problem. The entire Southwest Research Institute will obey your instructions!" He Changming immediately sensed the magnitude of the task. The fact that his mentor, who hadn't been called in years, had spoken personally made it clear to him how much he valued the project. What kind of project could command such attention?
The project that required them to be invited to the Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics, He Changming's thoughts turned, and he couldn't help but take a breath. Could it be what he was thinking of? "Teacher, what project is it? Can..."
"No need to say anything extra. Someone has already rushed to your place. Please confirm the personnel, do the mobilization work, cooperate with the visiting comrades, sign the confidentiality agreement, and make sure to cooperate seriously!" Mr. Li explained and instructed carefully.
Later, when students come into contact with Wu Tong, he will carefully remind them that a teacher should be a wise one, and they must treat Mr. Wu Tong with caution and respect, and not be arrogant or rebellious because of their age and qualifications.
"Okay, teacher, I understand. We'll get ready now. Once the comrades above are in place, we can take action!" They said goodbye to their colleagues and families and rushed to Beijing to participate in the project. They would go wherever the country needed them and fight wherever they were told. This was the most basic principle, especially since the teacher emphasized that they must see this matter through to the end and take it seriously.
Scientific research work must not tolerate such an unpleasant and improper attitude as being condescending!
Mr. Li didn't say much. He just explained the key points and hung up the phone. He Changming quickly welcomed the staff from above, who came to his house with their work badges. After going through a series of procedures, He Changming also understood what big project they were going to participate in.
If it really turned out to be his biggest dream, it would be the research and development of controlled nuclear fusion, and it would be the grand plan of building and igniting a demonstration reactor that he had never dared to imagine.
To be honest, when He Changming first saw the project plan, he had some doubts about the decision. The best domestic performance was only within a few hundred seconds. They really did not have the basic technology to achieve the ignition of the demonstration reactor. Wasn't it a joke to launch the project at this time to deal with such a major event?
A project of this magnitude couldn't afford even the slightest error. He reflected calmly, realizing his superiors wouldn't joke about the billions of dollars in funding. Perhaps there were advances he wasn't aware of? In the past two years, there had been a significant amount of technological advancement within China, both publicly released and unreleased. These advances in scientific research were truly astonishing, leaving them speechless upon closer inspection.
However, they only cheered for this progress without giving it much thought, simply believing it was a breakthrough of accumulated technical expertise from other domestic research teams. However, now that the controlled nuclear fusion demonstration reactor project had been launched and the invitation was placed before him, he truly felt that something unknown to him must have occurred.
Being able to become the manager of Norda Research Institute, He Changming is naturally not stupid. He is quite experienced and knowledgeable. He is smart and excellent, and his mind works very quickly.
Since the higher-ups have made up their minds to this and have repeatedly told him from the teacher's side, this proves that they are really working on this matter and there are still unknown possibilities. For such a thing, they are grateful to the Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics for inviting them. They have to thank the higher-ups for their trust and entrustment!
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