In response to Councillor Li's affirmation, Lu Yongchang showed a faint smile.
Looking at Lu Yongchang's slightly indifferent expression in front of him, Councillor Li showed a bit of surprise in his eyes.
In his impression, almost no one could remain so calm under his praise.
Councillor Li pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Yongchang, what do you think of the future direction of Xiaguo's technological development?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Hong Qiming's eyes showed some excitement.
Here we come!
Judging from Councillor Li's previous attitude, he was certain that as long as Lu Yongchang answered this question properly, the important task of becoming the leader of the new generation would surely fall on him!
Lu Yongchang's eyes moved slightly.
Like Hong Qiming, he also realized the meaning behind Councillor Li's words.
Before entering the office, Hong Qiming's words of advice flashed through his mind.
Although he understood the hidden meaning behind Hong Qiming's words, he could not answer the question properly.
The scene of the helium flash on the sun kept flashing in his mind. How could he dare to slow down?
Lu Yongchang took a deep breath and slowly said, "Member Li, I think Xiaguo should focus on the universe!"
Hong Qiming was slightly stunned, and then a hint of anxiety flashed in his eyes.
This kid!
I clearly told him not to talk nonsense!
Lu Yongchang continued to speak to himself: "At present, we have successfully ignited the spark of nuclear fusion."
"It can be said that Xia Country is only half a step away from completely mastering controlled nuclear fusion."
"Member Li, as a researcher and a scholar, I have the obligation to remind you that controlled nuclear fusion technology is very important and it concerns the fate of our country!
"Xia Country has now stood at a turning point in the times. The door to a new world is right in front of us. Whether we push it open or step back, everything depends on our next move."
Councillor Li frowned slightly and looked thoughtfully at Lu Yongchang who was talking in front of him.
"Yongchang! You..."
Hong Qiming on the side became impatient and shouted at Lu Yongchang in a low voice, trying to interrupt him.
Councillor Li suddenly raised his left hand and made a gesture to interrupt Hong Qiming's action.
He glanced at Hong Qiming meaningfully and said slowly: "Let him finish!"
Then, Councillor Li turned his head and looked at Lu Yongchang again, and said meaningfully: "You mean, Xia Country needs to develop controlled nuclear fusion as soon as possible?"
Lu Yongchang nodded gently: "Not only that, Xiaguo needs to look beyond the earth."
"Outside the Earth?"
"That's right." Lu Yongchang's eyes were firm. He ignored the doubts in Councillor Li and Hong Qiming's eyes and continued, "The moon, Mars, or... outside the solar system."
"Ahem! Yongchang!" Hong Qiming coughed and warned, "You're going a bit too far!"
Councillor Li shook his head slowly, a hint of smile in his eyes: "It's okay."
"As a young person, it's always good to have some dreams."
Hearing Councillor Li's comments, Hong Qiming breathed a sigh of relief.
He glared at Lu Yongchang secretly.
This brat!
In front of Councillor Li, you really dare to say anything!
When I get back, I must teach him a lesson!
As for Lu Yongchang, there was a hint of regret in his eyes.
Sure enough, it's too early to say this now.
One year later, when the sun showed signs of aging, he could officially put his plan on the table.
Now, what he needs to do is to accumulate all the necessary technologies for the Starry Sea Project one year later.
Councillor Li was silent for a moment, then spoke again: "Yongchang, don't worry, the controlled nuclear fusion project will be the focus of Xiaguo's development in the next few years."
"Now, what you need to do is to perfect the controlled nuclear fusion technology in the laboratory as much as possible. When the time is right, Xiaguo will naturally build a controlled nuclear fusion demonstration reactor."
Lu Yongchang nodded silently.
"Okay, you go out first. Minister Hong and I still have something to talk about."
…
As soon as the office door was closed, Hong Qiming said anxiously, "Councilor Li, this kid Lu Yongchang... is just too young, he..."
"Okay, okay." Councillor Li smiled, "I know what you mean."
"Of course I know that Lu Yongchang is a talented person with great potential."
"I kept you here for another matter."
As he spoke, Councillor Li handed a document in his hand to Hong Qiming.
Hong Qiming breathed a sigh of relief and reached out to take the document handed over by Councillor Li.
"this..."
The moment he saw the document, Hong Qiming frowned tightly.
"This is the result of the investigation by Xia Guo's Second Security Bureau."
Councillor Lee said lightly.
Hong Qiming's pupils suddenly shrank and his hands holding the documents trembled slightly.
It turned out to be the information from Xia Country's Second Security Bureau!
This is an intelligence department that is on par with the CIA of the United States, the MI5 of Country Y, and the KGB of the Soviet Union!
Councillor Li looked deep in the eyes and whispered, "According to the investigation, although Lv Yongchang had excellent grades in the past, he...didn't seem to have any outstanding qualities."
Hong Qiming swallowed his saliva slightly: "You mean... there is something wrong with Lu Yongchang?"
Councillor Lee shook his head slowly.
"That's not a problem."
"I've also looked at his parents' information. They're very clean."
"Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to enter this office."
Councillor Lee's tone was very calm.
But a chill arose behind Hong Qiming.
He quickly asked: "What do you mean..."
Councillor Lee did not respond immediately, but pressed a button next to his desk.
"Are the results out?" Councillor Li said in a calm tone.
The next moment, a calm male voice came from the office: "From entering the office to leaving, it was a total of eleven minutes and twenty-five seconds. During this time, Lu Yongchang's heartbeat fluctuated twice, and at the same time, his pupils contracted and a series of other symptoms."
"when?"
"The first time was while responding to your questions, and the second time was before I left the office."
Councillor Lee nodded thoughtfully and asked again, "What did the psychological evaluation say?"
"…According to the assessment, Lv Yongchang should not have any bad intentions, and everything he said should be the truth from his heart."
"But he was hiding something."
Councillor Lee nodded slowly.
That's right.
He had this feeling in his heart ever since he met Lu Yongchang.
It seems... that there is a huge secret hidden in Lu Yongchang's heart.
Hong Qiming swallowed slightly and asked in a low voice: "Councilman Li, how about... removing Lu Yongchang's title of Chief Engineer of Controlled Nuclear Fusion?"
Councillor Li's mouth corners slightly raised, and a meaningful smile appeared on his wrinkled face.
"No hurry."
"It's not a problem to have secrets. Everyone has secrets, including me and you."
As he spoke, Councillor Li's eyes briefly lingered on Hong Qiming's face.
Hong Qiming's heart skipped a beat.
After a pause, Councillor Lee continued speaking.
"I just need to know that he has no bad intentions towards Xia Country."
"What's more, he has made such a great contribution to controlled nuclear fusion. Xia Country is definitely not a country that will discard a donkey after it has served its purpose!"
Hong Qiming looked at Councillor Li in confusion: "Then..."
Councillor Li pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Continue to let him serve as chief engineer."
"Also, start the second experiment as soon as possible."
"I hope that within a year, the light of fusion can shine brightly on the land of Xia Country!"