You Say You Believe in Science, But You Fly on a Sword - Chapter 8
Chapter 8: The Second-class Merit Has Been Issued, But It Was Rejected
Angel Temple.
In the resplendent palace, all the high-ranking officials of the Angel Temple were seated.
“Now that the Saintly Radiance Church has been bombed and the Sacred Twin Swords are missing, this is a great opportunity for us! ”
The Angel Messenger said, “Advance into Saintly Radiance, unify the West, then conquer China, and finally dominate the world! What do you all think of my plan? ”
“Well said, Messenger! ”
The Grand Protector said, “I suggest we launch a surprise attack on Saintly Radiance the day after tomorrow and take the opportunity to force them to become our vassals! ”
“That’s not good…” someone hesitated, saying, “When we were attacked by the Daojian Sect, they were the ones who helped us out…”
“That was then, this is now! ” the Angel Messenger said, “It’s true that they helped us back then, but the situation is different now! Back then, we were weak, but now they have just suffered a blow, and we don’t know how much they’ve lost. Surely others are eyeing them. Letting them join the Angel Temple is a help to them! ”
Everyone: Something’s wrong, but we can’t put our finger on it.
Seeing their reactions, the Angel Messenger knew he had almost persuaded them, so he used his trump card: “After we succeed, I will divide the world among you, and we will rule together! ”
This empty promise has always been very effective, regardless of time or place.
For example, now, the high-ranking officials of the Angel Temple have gone completely mad.
“I’ll lead the charge! We will conquer Saintly Radiance! ”
“Heh, this old man hasn’t fought in a long time. I wonder if I’ll be rusty? ”
“Cut it out, Fenard, you’re about to be buried, stop pretending in front of me! ”
“You brat! ”
No one noticed that an elder sitting at the end flashed his eyes, and his left hand moved slightly under his sleeve, as if doing something unseen.
…
Saintly Radiance.
“We’ve received a message! The Angel Temple wants to take advantage of our attack! ”
“Hmph! ” The Saintly Radiance’s Lord’s expression was gloomy, his knuckles cracking as he slammed his fist on the table. “This damned Angel Temple! Back when they were on the brink of extinction after being attacked by the Daojian Sect, we saved them! Now, look at them, a bunch of ungrateful wolves! ”
After saying this, he slammed the table again.
Table HP-1-1-1…
“Master! Our priority shouldn’t be…defense…”
“Defense? Let them attack! ”
“Ah? ”
“Hmph, they want to attack us, they should consider their own capabilities! Then we’ll pull a… ‘invite the wolf into the sheepfold,’ and see who beats whom! ”
“Master is wise! ”
…
China, Ministry of Science and Technology.
The research on the nanolithography machine was even more successful than expected, completed in less than a month.
The young technician who had boasted, “Three months is enough,” was so excited he could barely speak.
“I…Leader…I…we succeeded! ”
“We…we succeeded! China will no longer be stifled by Uncle Sam, our efforts were not in vain! ”
Thousands of choked-up voices, finally condensed into a single sentence.
With a nanolithography machine, China has completely taken the initiative in the chip sector and will have an absolute advantage in the market.
Countless researchers, countless efforts, countless manpower, material resources, and financial resources, finally succeeded today!
Liu Qiming, maintaining his composure, prepared to apply for a Second-Class Merit for “Qing’an”.
However, just as he was about to make the call, he realized he didn’t even know “Qing’an’s” name.
This feeling was very familiar.
Many years ago, before he married his wife, they had gone to a hotel together to prepare for the great human project of procreation.
However, after the foreplay, they found themselves clueless…
The feeling now was exactly the same!
“Old Zhang? Do you have any information on Qing’an? The more detailed the better! ”
After much deliberation, Liu Qiming called Zhang Keqiang.
“Who knows? ” Zhang Keqiang said, “You finished that thing? ”
“More than finished! A nanolithography machine, less than a month! ” Liu Qiming excitedly shouted, “Go check his information and award him a Second-Class Merit! ”
He had wanted to award him a First-Class Merit, but after thinking it over, he changed his mind.
…
Daojian Sect, Celestial Revelation Pavilion, seated were Su Qin’an, the First True Disciple of the Daojian Sect, Saintess Xie Yingqing, several Elders, and the Grand Elder Yin Wanshan.
“… In two months, the Destiny Realm will open. ”
Yin Wanshan looked at the two people present and said, “There will be the most talented cultivators from the entire Cultivation World inside. Your task is to obtain as many resources as possible and avoid injury, prioritizing your own safety! ”
“Gather as many resources as possible inside. Some special resources are unique. Emmm…cough, Qin’an, take a look at this list. They are descendants and disciples of some of my ‘good friends’. You can ‘take care of them’. Anyway, don’t be a coward, show some aura, got it! ”
“In the next two months, cultivate diligently and consolidate your cultivation base. If you need anything, come and ask me for it. Let me tell you, this is very dangerous, you know, people die if they are not careful! ”
Su Qin’an’s first reaction was to ask the System if it could extend the six-month mission.
After all, two months of cultivation, and then going to the Destiny Realm, who knows how long that would take. Based on this calculation, six months is really not enough to make China’s national strength surpass Uncle Sam by twenty years!
The System was surprisingly humane this time.
ï¼»Based on the Host’s recent performance, this System reluctantly allows the Host’s request, mission（postponed）.
Note: Please perform well, Host! Otherwise, the postponement may be invalidated at any time! ï¼½
“Wow! I love you, System! ”
“How are you feeling, nervous? ”
Leaving the Celestial Revelation Pavilion, Xie Yingqing naturally took Su Qin’an’s hand, “Want to cultivate with older sister? ”
“You’re two months younger than me! You call yourself older sister? ” Su Qin’an patted her head, “But—”
“Shut up, shut up! ” Xie Yingqing immediately knew what he wanted to say, “Come to the martial arts arena, let’s spar! ”
“I’m already at Condensation Core Six, why are you fighting me? ”
Su Qin’an was arrogant, “I won’t hit you hard! ”
“How would we know unless we try? ”
Five minutes later, Su Qin’an’s screams echoed in the martial arts arena.
“When did you break through to Condensation Core Six?!”
…
One day, a nameless deep mountain and forest in Northeast China suddenly became bustling.
A line of soldiers in uniform marched in, stepping in unison.
The last two carried a sign that read, “Congratulations to Comrade Su Qin’an on receiving a Second-Class Merit. ”
The leading soldier, following the address, found no residential buildings, and felt strange.
“Let’s stop for a moment, I’ll make a call to confirm. ”
Then, he called the local police station director.
“Director? We’ve arrived, but it’s all trees, there are no houses! ”
“What? Impossible! The address from above is correct! ”
“But we really didn’t see any houses…”
“Wait a minute, I’ll make a call to confirm. ”
The Director hung up and called the District Chief.
“Hello? District Chief? They’ve arrived, but they haven’t seen any residential buildings, what’s going on? ”
“Impossible? Let me make a call to confirm! ”
Twenty minutes later, Liu Qiming finally received a call from the Provincial Governor.
“Impossible! It’s absolutely correct! ”
Liu Qiming was stunned, “No, wait a minute, let me confirm! ”
Provincial Governor: …
Wasn’t it Liu Qiming who issued the notice for the local Ministry of Public Security to award the Second-Class Merit at that location? Who should he confirm with?
On the other hand, Liu Qiming quickly sent Su Qin’an an email.
“Comrade, is your Tencent location not your usual residence? ”
Tencent’s homepage displays the place of residence, but to prevent Su Qin’an from having entered a random location, Liu Qiming specially asked someone to locate Su Qin’an’s cell phone.
It was the same as the homepage displayed.
However, Liu Qiming never imagined that he wouldn’t see him even after arriving at the location.
Soon, Su Qin’an replied.
“That’s…just a random location. If you need something, just message me, I’ll come out to meet you. ”
Liu Qiming wanted to slap himself.
He had forgotten that the young man on the other side of the computer was the one who had hacked into the White House website and exposed the list of spies!
Hiding one’s location is too easy!
But this is a Second-Class Merit award!
So…he refused to accept it?