Chapter 537
Unable to Obtain It
Well then, they really can't afford to waste any more of their time.
If Jiang Nian's experiment fails, then he will have no choice but to abandon the nuclear power option and opt for conventional power.
"I don't have anything urgent to do lately, so I'll spend time with Comrade Jiang Nian and give him some pointers on his experiments. I'll make sure he reaches the SSS-level experimental standard in half a month!"
Xu Lei said earnestly.
Xie Jianguo's research is ongoing, and it may continue to fail, but as long as there is time, the research and development work must be pushed forward.
All Xu Lei could do was help Jiang Nian improve her experimental skills.
After all, the difference between an A-level experiment and an S-level experiment is not small.
With someone guiding Jiang Nian, he can avoid many detours.
For someone who lacks practical experience, having a mentor is invaluable.
Jiang Nian's starting point was too high. He became a first-level researcher as soon as he entered the Institute of Physics and had his own independent laboratory. With his status, he could already be supervising students. There are really not many people qualified to be his mentor.
"I'd love to accept that! I'll definitely study hard for the next two weeks!"
Although Jiang Nian can learn on his own, he will naturally progress faster if Xu Lei provides guidance.
In the time that followed, Xu Lei truly witnessed just how genius a person could be.
At first, he thought Jiang Nian was exaggerating when he said he would reach the SSS-level experimental standard within half a month.
However, with his guidance, Xu Lei realized that what Jiang Nian said was actually the truth.
He watched Jiang Nian complete each experiment with his own eyes. His smooth movements made it impossible to tell that he had only been involved in experiments for a few days.
This is simply... truly monstrous! Even these old guys can't guarantee that they can be completely focused and attentive when conducting experiments.
Jiang Nian did it.
"Chief Engineer Xu, my experiment is complete! This SSS-level experiment improved the data by 0.3 points, a success!"
Jiang Nian was filled with excitement. In any case, his abilities had indeed met the standards for an SSS-level experiment.
Watching Xu Lei's ever-improving skills, I felt a mix of emotions that were hard to describe.
This is truly a genius among geniuses.
At least in Xu Lei's many years of experience, he had never met anyone who could go from being able to complete B-level experiments to reaching SSS-level experiments in just over ten days.
“I understand. Once the results of your experimental report are made public, they will definitely shock many people. Although a 0.3 percentage point improvement may not seem like much, you know that in the field of physics, it is often difficult to achieve even the slightest progress in this type of experiment, even with countless resources. I must say, Pan Jiayong is right, you are truly a gem!”
Patting Jiang Nian on the shoulder, Xu Lei said earnestly.
In the past two weeks, Jiang Nian has conducted countless experiments, with each result showing improvement. Xu Lei even suggested that he publish a paper—if this experimental data were made public, it would not only surprise a few people, but would surely shake the entire physics community.
However, Jiang Nian showed little interest in these things, so Xu Lei had no choice but to organize the data himself and submit it to the dean of the Institute of Physics for publication. Jiang Nian's name was omitted, since his current identity could not be exposed to the public.
"By the way, Lao Xie has already prepared all the materials you submitted before. Although you are confident, it is best to prepare two more copies of all the experimental data. This way, when you and Lao Xie are doing the experiment together, you can avoid making mistakes due to being flustered."
Xu Lei had seen the list of materials submitted by Jiang Nian before, but Jiang Nian did not give him a detailed look at the specific experimental steps. In addition, Xu Lei was a little weak in this field, so he did not fully understand it.
However, Xu Lei still carefully reminded Jiang Nian of all the things that needed to be reminded.
According to Jiang Nian himself, this experiment was of utmost importance and could not afford any mistakes.
Experimental failures are actually quite common; even top-level researchers cannot guarantee that every experiment will be successful.
But Jiang Nian seems to be an exception; at least in the past two weeks, every experiment he has conducted has been successful.
Xu Lei initially even doubted whether Jiang Nian was joking, because the way he operated the experiment did not look like a novice at all.
This also confirms one point: comparing yourself to others can really make you miserable.
"Thank you for the reminder, Chief Engineer Xu. I will go and prepare the materials right away to ensure that this experiment goes smoothly without any mistakes."
Jiang Nian did not intend to complete this experiment alone, so he naturally needed to have the data reviewed by Xie Jianguo, who was assisting him. He also did not want any problems to arise during the process.
Xie Jianguo was taken aback when he received the information.
For the past two weeks, he had been visiting Jiang Nian's lab from time to time, and thus he had witnessed Jiang Nian's progress firsthand.
It was precisely because Xie Jianguo saw it all that he was so shocked.
He even wondered to himself: Could it be that the older generation is really too outdated?
Otherwise, how could young people today be so capable?
Even Jiang Nian's slightly arrogant attitude seemed perfectly normal to Xie Jianguo—after all, Jiang Nian did indeed possess such strength.
After reading the materials, Xie Jianguo was extremely excited.
He has studied nuclear power for many years and has built quite a few reactors, but he always felt that they were not quite right for use on aircraft carriers.
Because of this shortcoming, his hair turned gray prematurely due to worry, but he was still unable to increase the reactor's energy to meet the requirements for use on an aircraft carrier.
Jiang Nian's experimental data gave Xie Jianguo hope. He knew that every experimental result Jiang Nian produced would improve, so once the reactor was built, its performance in all aspects would inevitably improve as well.
Based on this calculation, it is fully capable of meeting the power requirements of an aircraft carrier.
"Comrade Jiang Nian, when shall we begin this experiment?"
Xie Jianguo asked almost impatiently, eager to start the experiment immediately.
Xie Jianguo's attitude impressed Xu Lei.
This time, maybe we can really succeed.
"Besides the two of us, we need an assistant. Engineer Xie definitely knows who to choose. Take a day off, get yourself into top condition, and the experiment can begin."
Jiang Nian explained earnestly.
This experiment is of great importance, and Jiang Nian naturally hopes to succeed on the first try. That's why he needs to rest well and make sure he's in top condition.
"Don't worry about that, I'll arrange it. It's settled then, the experiment will officially begin the day after tomorrow, and the location will be my lab."
After reviewing all the experimental data, Xie Jianguo realized that he needed to find another assistant to help him. Otherwise, relying solely on him and Jiang Nian would likely require twice the effort and time.
Jiang Nian is young and energetic, but Xie Jianguo is middle-aged, over forty years old, and cannot compete with Jiang Nian in terms of energy. Having an assistant is the best choice.
A day later, Jiang Nian appeared right on time outside Xie Jianguo's laboratory.
Xie Jianguo and Xu Lei were already waiting there, with a woman in her late twenties standing next to them. She was dressed in a business suit, with high eyebrows and deep-set features, and looked very capable.
"This is Liu Ying, my student. She's been with me for five years and is quite capable in all aspects. She will be our assistant this time to help us complete the experiment. I've already shown the data to Liu Ying beforehand, and she definitely won't hold us back."
Seeing Jiang Nian's gaze fall on Liu Ying, Xie Jianguo quickly introduced, "Hello, Comrade Jiang Nian, I am Liu Ying. I am here to assist you and your supervisor in completing the experiment. I guarantee that there will be no mistakes."
Liu Ying stepped forward, took the initiative to greet them, and made a promise.
"Change into your radiation protection suits. The experiment will officially begin in one hour."
Jiang Nian showed no surprise that her assistant was a woman; she simply gave the instructions calmly.
After all, it's a nuclear reactor, so top-grade radiation protection suits are a must. Moreover, this experiment was conducted in a laboratory hundreds of meters underground. If something goes wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"I'll be here waiting for your triumphant return." Xu Lei couldn't follow them, so he could only say solemnly after Jiang Nian and the others had changed their clothes.
The experimental materials have been transported in by a special person, and now we are just waiting for Jiang Nian and his team to start work.
Liu Ying had followed Xie Jianguo for many years and was very efficient in her work, which Jiang Nian was quite satisfied with.
After the three entered the laboratory separated by radiation-proof glass, they each got busy.
Before the experiment officially begins, they need to refine these materials separately to ensure that the hardness and quality of the materials meet the requirements of Jiang Nian's experiment.
Even with all three working simultaneously, the extraction process took ten hours to complete.
Jiang Nian specifically inspected the materials refined by Liu Ying, and could only say that, as expected of Xie Jianguo's student of five years, her skill level was indeed impressive, and the purity of each material met Jiang Nian's standards.
After resting for an hour, Jiang Nian officially started the experiment.
The entire laboratory was silent, with only the soft breathing of the three people.
Focus intently on the materials in your hands, ensuring that every step is flawless.
Their foreheads were covered in sweat, but no one had time to wipe it away.
Inside the laboratory, Jiang Nian and his team were working diligently.
Outside the laboratory, Xu Lei felt that time was passing extremely slowly as he waited.
Every minute and every second seemed to be stretched out, and I wondered when this long wait would end.
A day and a night passed, and the laboratory door finally opened.
The three who emerged all looked exhausted, but their eyes shone with joy.
Xu Lei immediately stood up and rushed to Jiang Nian and the others.
"How's it going? How did the experiment go? Is the nuclear reactor finished yet?"
Knowing he shouldn't be so eager to ask, Xu Lei couldn't control his emotions and blurted out a series of questions without pausing.
"The experiment went very smoothly. This reactor is perfectly ready for use on aircraft carriers. Lao Xu, we've finally completed this thing we've been working on for so long!"
Xie Jianguo couldn't hide his joy as he excitedly grasped Xu Lei's hand.
"Now that the experiment is complete, I'll head back to rest. I'm exhausted from this. The rest is no longer my concern; you can decide what to do."
Jiang Nian did not take credit for anything, so he appeared much calmer than Xie Jianguo and Xu Lei.
After saying that, he left.
Xu Lei, Xie Jianguo, and Liu Ying were all stunned.
They hadn't expected Jiang Nian to react this way after the experiment was a success, and they stood there stunned, watching Jiang Nian walk away.
Xie Jianguo was the first to come to his senses only after Jiang Nian's figure had completely disappeared at the end of the corridor.
"Quick, Liu Ying, go after Jiang Nian! He was the one who led the completion of this reactor. How can he just leave so calmly? Even if he needs to rest, he should wait until everything is finished!"
Xie Jianguo anxiously instructed his students. He felt that he should be excited and invigorated at this moment, how could he possibly want to sleep? He himself was wide awake, feeling full of energy and enthusiasm.
"Yes, I'll go after Comrade Jiang Nian right away."
Upon hearing her mentor's instructions, Liu Ying snapped out of her daze and immediately gave chase.
"Come on, let's not waste any time. Let's spread the word, and then I'll take you to see the reactor. This reactor is the hope for our new aircraft carrier!"
Xie Jianguo pulled Xu Lei aside and chatted on and on. As the two of them in charge of the 004 aircraft carrier, they naturally had to do their best to push this matter forward.
When Liu Ying caught up with Jiang Nian, Jiang Nian had already entered the restaurant, got his food, and was eating heartily.
She hesitated for a moment, then got her food and sat down opposite Jiang Nian.
"Comrade Jiang Nian, your supervisor said that you cannot rest for the time being and need to go to his office to discuss the follow-up matters first."
As Xie Jianguo's student, Liu Ying was well aware that her mentor's most important project was to develop a nuclear-powered reactor suitable for aircraft carriers.
Now that the reactor has been completed under Jiang Nian's supervision, the next step is to discuss how to apply it to aircraft carriers.
Liu Ying believes that since the reactor was built by Jiang Nian, he should be involved in the follow-up work.
"The reactor is finished, and your advisor and Chief Engineer Xu can handle the rest. I won't get involved. I haven't had a good rest for the past two weeks, and with this experiment, what I need most right now is a good night's sleep."
Hearing Liu Ying's words, Jiang Nian looked up at her, waved his hand casually, and said...
Liu Ying was stunned.
She didn't believe Jiang Nian hadn't understood her meaning—this reactor was completed by Jiang Nian, and all the credit belonged to him, so why didn't he care?
"But as you know, you completed this reactor. If you don't go, won't no one know about your contribution?"
Liu Ying couldn't understand how anyone could be so indifferent to these things. People in academia value their research results the most and would never let others take over.
Liu Ying knew very well that Jiang Nian was currently a Level 1 Researcher, and as long as the reactor was announced, he could definitely be promoted to a Level 1 Researcher.
"I know. But this reactor was originally built for the new aircraft carrier, so as long as it can be used on the ship, that's fine. As for its merits, they don't matter."
Jiang Nian really doesn't care much about things like merit.
Anyway, with the system by his side, the rewards from all aspects are the real treasures.
He didn't care who got the credit, as long as the Dragon Kingdom became stronger.
Jiang Nian's words left Liu Ying stunned.
She had previously thought that Jiang Nian's title of Level 1 Researcher was probably questionable—after all, he was far too young. Even Liu Ying herself, who had been working alongside Xie Jianguo for five years, was only a Level 3 Researcher.
Her abilities are undeniable within the research institute; few among her peers can compare to her. (End of Chapter)