"I would like to ask, what are the main bases for the Water Resources Bureau and the Meteorological Department's assessment of this disaster?" Old Lin asked.
Zhou Guangjie gave an awkward chuckle. "Mr. Lin, you mentioned before that the boss of Longteng predicted that a major flood might occur in the Yangtze River, Nenjiang River, and Songhua River basins. Our expert team spent a month collecting data from the Yangtze River, Nenjiang River, and Songhua River basins and found that these basins all have one thing in common: there was a full three months of intensive rainfall before the Lunar New Year."
"Although the rainfall is not heavy, it is frequent, and this winter is warmer than usual."
"Large-scale glaciers are distributed at the source of the Yangtze River. The Nenjiang and Songhua Rivers are located in high-latitude regions. The direct impact of warm winters is that the snow melts earlier, increasing the water levels of the rivers in these two major basins."
"At the same time, several major typhoons occurred in the south at the beginning of the year. Typhoons bring heavy rainfall, which increases the flow of rivers in the Yangtze River basin in a short period of time."
"Although the weather is different, the consequences are the same: they will increase the burden on the river."
After listening to his lengthy analysis, Old Lin asked directly, "So you mean this year's climate change is the result of multiple factors working together?"
“These are just a few key points,” Li Mingfei added. “The entire flood prediction model is also influenced by climate change over the past decade.”
"Increased rainfall, thawing permafrost, and typhoons moving inland—if these factors are taken individually, they won't have a significant impact on the Yangtze River basin. However, if they occur simultaneously, no amount of damming can stop the rampant flooding of the Yangtze River."
After saying this, he gave Zhou Guangjie a meaningful look.
Zhou Guangjie suddenly lowered his head, avoiding Li Mingfei's gaze. "I agree with Professor Li. When we were researching flood forecasting, we didn't pay attention to the precipitation situation in the north."
“We thought that climate change was only occurring in the southern region. After a month of on-site investigation by the expert team, we have more detailed data, which makes it easier for us to make a more accurate judgment.”
"I understand." Although Zhou Guangjie's words were very tactful, Old Lin had been in officialdom for decades, and he couldn't possibly be unaware of Zhou Guangjie's little scheme.
Previously, Mr. Lin had assembled an expert group in the name of his unit, but the Water Resources Bureau repeatedly denied the possibility of a flood.
Now that the expert group has given an accurate answer, Zhou Guangjie naturally needs to give his superiors a proper explanation in order to shirk his responsibility.
“I will report this situation to my superiors immediately,” Old Lin said seriously, looking at Zhou Guangjie and Li Mingfei. “Once a major flood breaks out, it will cause us huge losses. Both of you are experts in this field, and we will need the guidance of these two professionals in future flood control and disaster relief efforts.”
Zhou Guangjie and Li Mingfei smiled at the same time, "We are willing to accept the organization's assignment."
After leaving the office building, several of Li Mingfei's students rushed up to him anxiously and asked, "How exactly will Professor Lin arrange the work going forward?"
Li Mingfei calmly said to everyone, "Don't worry, Old Lin knows what he's doing."
“This data was collected by you through hard work, and I will absolutely not let it be buried by those with ulterior motives.”
He glanced back at Zhou Guangjie, then said to his students, "You all go back to the lab first."
After everyone had left, Zhou Guangjie realized that Li Mingfei wanted to talk to him, so he took a few steps forward and stammered, "Professor Li, why didn't you explain things to me in front of Elder Lin just now?"
"Explain what?" After leaving the office building, Li Mingfei's attitude towards Zhou Guangjie made a complete 180-degree turn.
"Explain how you colluded with your colleagues in the expert group to tamper with our first flood prediction model?"
Zhou Guangjie blushed and inadvertently rolled his eyes at Li Mingfei, "Look at you, Professor Li, you're just too sensitive, like a hedgehog that wants to bite anyone who comes near."
"Even the expert group themselves admitted that they did not comprehensively consider the overall climate phenomena when they made their first disaster forecast, which led to inflated and unrealistic data that did not reflect the actual situation," Zhou Guangjie argued.
Li Mingfei rolled his eyes. "Zhou Guangjie, I can't say anything about water conservancy, but I'm more professional than you when it comes to meteorology."
“I know everything about the data you submitted to Elder Lin last time, including what you did to it.”
"Although I don't know why you insist on doing this, I advise you that the flood situation in the Yangtze River basin is a matter of life and death for hundreds of millions of people. If you still have any wicked thoughts or ideas that you shouldn't have during this disaster, I advise you to stop as soon as possible."
"The fact that Old Lin asked us to speak privately today shows his attitude. He didn't directly reprimand you; he's giving you face. Do you really think Old Lin can't see through what you've done?"
Zhou Guangjie was somewhat shaken. "The model has been built now, and our assessment is that the Yangtze River basin is highly likely to experience a major flood. Professor Li Mingfei..."
He looked at the refined-looking meteorological expert and said, "In fact, the water resources and meteorological departments complement each other. We should be the two departments that cooperate the most closely."
"I was prejudiced before and did not take your advice in time. I hope Professor Li will not take it to heart."
Li Mingfei adjusted his glasses. "No, I just want to do my best to handle the task assigned to me by my superiors and protect the lives and property of the people."
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