You Say You Believe in Science, But You Fly on a Sword - Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Don’t Worry, It’s Already Ruined

Despite Su Qin’an’s involvement, controllable nuclear fusion remains quite difficult.

It took a full four months to go from initially showing promise to barely being usable now.

For large-scale use, further improvements are needed.

Meanwhile, the development of the single-soldier exoskeleton has also yielded results. Liu Qiming previously messaged Su Qin’an asking when he could visit the Ministry of Science and Technology; if there were no problems, they would first test it in the military.

“Research on controllable nuclear fusion has reached a bottleneck. Let’s just let it be and take things slowly! ”

In the conference room, Su Qin’an was holding a meeting with the members of the research squad.

“The next stage of research depends on you. I believe that without me, you will definitely do even better. ”

“Team Leader, are you leaving? ”

Sun Ruilei asked abruptly, “Why? ”

After four months, the twenty or so people in the group practically lived and ate together, and their relationships had long become familiar.

Su Qin’an, in particular, although not yet of age, had already become the backbone of the team.

“Team Leader, please don’t leave! We’re sure to get results soon! ”

“Yes, if there’s anything I’m doing wrong, I can change it! ”

“Team Leader! My daughter is about your age, and she’s quite pretty. If you think it’s okay, I…”

“Stop, stop, stop! ”

Su Qin’an quickly stopped him: “What do I want with your daughter! And, I’m leaving! I’m not dying! ”

The guy had even mentioned his daughter’s good looks; he was afraid that if he didn’t interrupt, this guy would say something even more outrageous.

“Ah, this…”

The one who just mentioned his daughter’s good looks scratched his head, “We just don’t want you to leave! ”

Over the months, under Su Qin’an’s leadership, they had achieved many firsts.

The first time they kept a nuclear reactor running for more than eighty seconds…

The first time they saw an alloy that could withstand two hundred million degrees…

The first time they witnessed controllable nuclear fusion power generation…

Many firsts, all embodying their sweat and reflecting every second Su Qin’an spent with them.

“Everyone, the Ministry of Science and Technology says there’s a project that needs me to take a look. That’s why I have to leave! ”

Su Qin’an smiled helplessly, “Actually, I’m also very reluctant to leave everyone, but unfortunately, the nation needs me, so I have to go! ”

“Actually, we’re all the same. After all, the purpose of researching these things isn’t just to make China stronger, right? ”

Su Qin’an stood up and looked around, “Now that I’m no longer needed here, I can go to the Ministry of Science and Technology, to places where I’m needed! ”

It’s hard to imagine that the young generation of the Cultivation World would have such a sense of national belonging.

“Okay, don’t be sad, it’s not like we won’t see each other again! ”

Li Weimin also stood up, “Doesn’t Team Leader Su have everyone’s WeChat? We can just contact each other on WeChat! Do we need to be so sentimental? ”

“Old Li, I just saw you…”

“Shut up! ”

Li Weimin quickly interrupted Zhang Xian, afraid he would mention him rubbing his eyes just now, “The Team Leader is going to help the nation; why should we be sad? It’s just that we won’t see each other for a while! ”

“As long as we’re still in China, still working for China, what difference does it make if we see each other or not? Do you understand the saying, ‘Though separated by thousands of miles, our hearts are close’? ”

Su Qin’an: …It’s ‘Though separated by thousands of miles, we are as close as neighbors’…

Li Weimin: …I wondered why it sounded wrong.

“I read a novel before, and there’s a line I really liked, so I’ll share it with you all! ”

Su Qin’an cut off Li Weimin, saving his cultural literacy: “Why must life be spent together? Let longing carry the east wind. Although it might not be quite right, the meaning is there. Let’s have dinner tonight, and then I’ll leave! ”

That night’s dinner was lively.

However, although everyone wanted to ply Su Qin’an with alcohol, remembering that he was still a minor, they reluctantly abandoned the idea.

“…Team Leader! Actually, at first, I didn’t respect you at all! ”

Sun Ruilei, probably drunk, even had a much rougher voice, “But later, that alloy you made, hey, it was really damn useful! From then on, I’ve been completely convinced! This time, I’ll let you off, but after you turn eighteen, I’m definitely going to get you really drunk! ”

“When is the Team Leader’s flight? ”

Li Weimin still maintained a bit of his remaining rationality, “Don’t miss the flight! ”

“Don’t worry, I already have. ”

Su Qin’an smiled and took a sip of his beverage, “It’s not important; I’ll just change the ticket! ”

At twelve o’clock that night, after the entire base had fallen asleep, a black sword shadow shot up from Su Qin’an’s room, heading towards Kyoto!

Sun Ruilei, who had gotten up to use the restroom and was still not sober, was stunned when he vaguely saw the sword shadow.

“I must have been drunk…”

…

The next morning, Su Qin’an returned to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

“You must be exhausted, you’ve worked so hard! ”

Liu Qiming clasped Su Qin’an’s hand tightly, “The matter in Mobei… won’t be delayed, will it? ”

“It won’t be delayed. I’ve already told them how to proceed. As long as no one interferes, controllable nuclear fusion can definitely be put into large-scale use within two years at most,” Su Qin’an said, “What about the single-soldier exoskeleton data? ”

“It’s at my house. I’ll give it to you when I get back. ”

“What about the sixth-generation fighter jet? How are the components? ”

“Well…”

An unnatural look appeared on Liu Qiming’s face, “To be honest, I didn’t let them work on it. After all, controllable nuclear fusion…”

“I understand, it was expected. ”

Su Qin’an directly interrupted Liu Qiming, “But now, can we let them start? ”

When he sent those two emails to Liu Qiming, he didn’t have high hopes for their implementation, but now it’s different.

Controllable nuclear fusion is now usable.

Although the scale is small, even one or two controllable nuclear fusion airplanes would be a qualitative leap!

Liu Qiming nodded, “Don’t worry. I’ll personally go and talk to them. If they refuse, I’ll keep making a fuss! ”

Su Qin’an: …That’s not necessary…

“But I’m really curious, whose son are you? How are you such a genius? ” Liu Qiming muttered, “How were you taught? Spill the beans? ”

“Speaking of which, that reminds me! ” Su Qin’an said, “Look, I’m a minor now, I haven’t been to university, and I don’t have a university degree. It’ll be difficult to do things in the future! When I went to the base this time, it was because I didn’t have a degree, it took a lot of effort…”

“Don’t worry, I understand! ”

Liu Qiming immediately understood, “Then which domestic university do you like? How about the University of Science and Technology of China? ”

“Any are fine, just get me a diploma. ”

Su Qin’an said, “A higher one, not too low. ”

“Don’t worry! “