Wen Chao smiled, pointed at everyone, picked up the satellite phone on the table, and dialed. Qiu Man answered it shortly afterward.
Wen Chaohui didn't waste any words and simply stated his question. Qiu Man wasn't sure either, so he asked everyone to wait a moment while he went to call Jiang Ji.
As for why they didn't just call Jiang Ji directly, it's simple: ever since the press conference, Jiang Ji has become the most popular man in the entire league.
Regardless of gender or age, everyone wants to get involved with him.
Walking on the street, he is a national treasure surrounded by onlookers. Lying in his house, he is a revered figure remembered by many.
So the exasperated old man simply hid in his research lab and cut off all contact.
Unless it's a specific few people, you can't find him at all.
Qiu Man was one of the "communicators" who was granted permission.
Qiu Man jogged all the way to the lab. He swiped his smart bracelet at the door and went inside. He was still holding a phone in his hand.
Upon entering, Qiu Man found Jiang Ji fusing materials. He was stunned and stood at the door, too afraid to move.
He remained silent until two hours later, when the materials had finished fusing. Jiang Ji put down what she was holding, turned to him, and asked, "Is something wrong?"
Qiu Man nodded: "Are you done with your work?"
"No, but I can spare a few minutes to answer your question. Get to the point quickly, and then get out of here. I have a lot of things to do."
"Hey, Wen Mengguan from Haishi is asking you, can a space stone the size of a soybean be made into a storage device?"
Realizing he hadn't explained clearly, he quickly added, "Half of it is for payment. Um, do you want to call back?"
"No, I'm too lazy to deal with them. You just pass on the message."
He frowned after saying that: "The soybeans are a bit small! They can be used, but the key is that there's only a tiny amount, so there's absolutely no need to make them. Are they in a hurry? If they're not, I think we can wait a bit longer and see if we can find any other space stones."
"Then, how big of a storage device can be made from a space stone the size of half a soybean?" He needed to find out, otherwise he wouldn't be able to tell Hai Shi.
"It's about the size of a box, roughly 4,500 cubic centimeters?" Jiang Ji calculated.
His estimate was very conservative; if he were to work seriously, five thousand would still be no problem.
Although it can hold things, it's a bit small and not very practical.
"Besides, the technology isn't very mature right now. Instead of wasting time on that, we should go find some space stones. Once I solve the stability issue, I can also make them permanent storage devices."
Qiu Man nodded after listening, finding it very reasonable. After telling Jiang Ji to continue with her work, he left.
Without trying to hide from people on the street, he made a direct phone call to Haishi. He spoke loudly, frequently attracting curious glances from passersby.
"Hey, Lao Wen, I've asked around for you. The soybeans are a bit small. It's possible to make it, but there's no need."
"It's not stable enough either; it'll explode after two years. If you're not in a hurry, you can wait a bit longer. Go outside and look for space stones. Once the technology here improves, have Engineer Jiang make you a large one."
"Hey, no trouble at all, it's nothing. To be honest, if I weren't so busy here, I'd be thinking of going out to look for space stones. Storage devices, who wouldn't want one?"
"Haha, it's alright, it's alright. You can register first, and call me when you find the other space stones. I'll arrange for a helicopter to come and get them."
"Okay, that's settled then. We'll talk again when we're free."
Although everyone couldn't hear what the other person was saying, they could imagine it from Qiu Man's reaction.
We also learned a lot of information from it.
So someone found the space stone right after the press conference ended. It's just not very big, only about the size of a soybean.
Storage containers are possible, but unnecessary. They're so small; they're a waste of time, materials, and effort.
Looking at Qiu Man's retreating figure, everyone understood what was going on and began to act.
In Shanghai, Wen Chaohui hung up the phone and repeated Qiu Man's answer.
He asked directly, "The people in the capital have clearly stated the shortcomings. What are your thoughts? Should we submit it now, or wait a bit?"
Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan didn't care; the family of four stayed in the corner without saying a word.
But the other guards were different; they got together and started discussing it.
The subordinates and the superiors have different ideas, and Qiu Man and Engineer Jiang's thoughts really cannot represent everyone.
For example, several people on site wanted to process the black beans directly.
They were worried that space stones would be hard to find, and that they might not be able to find them even after searching for a long time, so they would have to use this black bean in the end.
But by then, you'll be at the very back of the queue. You might have to wait several years and still not see the finished product.
Although the technology is not mature yet, who knows how long it will take Jiang Ji to improve it?
If after all that effort they can only create a storage device with a limited lifespan, then all their waiting will have been for nothing.
Although the space stone is gone once it's used, it wasn't something I found myself, so I wasn't too heartbroken to squander this unexpected windfall.
Wen Chaohui didn't try to persuade them, but simply wrote down their names.
"There's no need for you to make a special trip to the capital for just a few space stones. Keep them safe for now, and think about them when you get back. You can also discuss it with your family."
The team is taking some people out soon; you can come together or go on your own. If we find something else, the finished product space can be expanded, right? So there's no rush. You can change your mind until the helicopter arrives.
That's enough for today. Everyone go home and rest. We'll talk again once I've finalized my plan.
After Wen Chaohui and the others left, they continued to study the plan.
What plan? Naturally, it's to take people out to find space stones.
Going out isn't as simple as just setting off on a whim. They have to consider time, location, route, food, safety, and so on.
Another issue is how to distribute the items if they are found.
To avoid disputes, all of these things need to be agreed upon in advance.
Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan took An'an and Nuannuan home, and on the way they stopped by the cafeteria to get some food.
Back in the cave, Shen Yanming turned on the lamp, and the family of four went inside to eat. But before they had finished eating, they heard someone knocking on the door.
The family of four rushed out, and Shen Yanming asked, "Who is it?" as he went to open the door.
An An Nuan Nuan placed the half-eaten lunchbox on the table, and Bi Qiao An took the luncheon meat can that Shen Yan Ming handed over and hid it in an inconspicuous corner.
They had no choice; they were afraid of smelling meat on them and being detected. If someone smelled it but couldn't find anything, that would be a real problem.
Shen Yanming opened the door only after seeing that the mother and her two children were ready.
Then Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong, along with Li Wanwan, Qin Yiren, Xiaodousha, and Xiaopidan, stood at the door.
Shen Yanming let them in, and suddenly there were six more people in the room, making the small cave instantly crowded.
The two children were visiting for the first time and were quite curious about the two connected caves.
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