Chapter 1081
Assistant? The Chief's Good Intentions
Applause filled the conference room, lasting and enthusiastic. Before the meeting ended, Mr. Li walked to the front again.
"Since I've gotten involved in the stellarator project, I can't just sit idly by. Anyone who wants to participate should sign up here, and I'll help Su boy with the selection."
"Let me make it clear beforehand, I will refuse if I'm not capable enough!"
Mr. Li's words made everyone at the scene laugh, and some people walked directly towards him.
"Since Elder Li is in charge, I'm determined to give it a try!"
"You'd better be careful, it would be so embarrassing if you got rejected!"
"You should worry about yourself."
Many people went directly to Professor Su to sign up, not because they favored the stellarator project more, but because they trusted Professor Li and Su Dingping.
Liu Huaming approached Su Dingping, looked at the researchers who were registering, and patted Su Dingping on the shoulder with a smile.
"You've done something big again, kid. The military will fully support you this time, so don't have any worries."
Su Dingping nodded: "Sir, regarding the funding..."
Although the military has expressed its support, you can't cook without rice. The stellarator project could very well be a bottomless pit, with hundreds of billions of dollars potentially going down without making a ripple.
If a project stalls or even fails due to funding issues, it would be a net loss.
Liu Huaming smiled bitterly: "We made a lot of money selling Type 052 warships recently, so we can hold on for now. If things really get too bad, we'll have to rely on you to upgrade and replace them and sell off the obsolete ones."
Their navy's main force now consists of 10,000-ton destroyers equipped with Type 054 warships, which makes all other countries drool.
However, they will not sell their active warships unless they have new ones and are developing better ones, in which case they will sell those that have been phased out by the Longxia fleet.
"Sir, I'll do my best."
Su Dingping gave a wry smile, but upgrading and modifying the warships was not impossible. As long as the stellarator project made a breakthrough, the power system of the large warships would have a basis for upgrading.
Upgrading technologies in areas such as weapons, radar, stealth, protection, and load-bearing capacity is not difficult by relying on systems, but it takes time to break through new technologies.
Therefore, Su Dingping's current thought is to complete the project with minimal consumption. Since he has the military industry blueprint forging space, he can simply experiment a few more times in the system space!
"Young Su, come with me."
After organizing the registration, Old Li waved to Su Dingping and said, "I will be in charge of the personnel selection. They will all be top-notch in Longxia. You need to get three things done as soon as possible."
"I'm ready to hear from you anytime regarding the renovation of the testing site, the allocation of core equipment, and the refinement of R&D details."
"Yes!" Su Dingping straightened up instinctively. "I guarantee I will complete the mission!"
"Stinky boy!"
Old Li smiled, watching Su Dingping's departing figure, a glimmer of hope igniting in his cloudy eyes.
Perhaps, under Su Dingping's leadership, Longxia can truly return to the top of the world and become the undisputed overlord of Blue Star!
……
"Sir, I need both land and people."
Su Dingping looked serious in front of Liu Huaming.
“No problem, I already said I would fully cooperate with you, so of course I won’t go back on my word.” Liu Huaming thought for a moment, “How about we expand the integrated military-industrial factory by building a separate laboratory?”
"As before, make Wanlong your deputy."
As the security chief of the military factory, Wan Long is competent and responsible, and sometimes he even has to take on the roles of bodyguard and assistant.
"Old Wan, alright, anyway, we've developed a good understanding." Su Dingping smiled.
The integrated military-industrial factory was created by him. Working on his territory with people he knew was the best job, and there were no worries at all.
"Once we get back, I'll ask Lao Wan to expand the lab. Commander, please also expedite the allocation of the equipment I need. I can't wait to start the experiments."
Liu Huaming knew that once Su Dingping got serious, he would work tirelessly day and night. He and the other leaders were afraid that one day Su Dingping's health would collapse.
So he pretended to be serious and said, "Colonel Su, scientific research is important, but your health is equally important. Remember, you are not just an individual now, but a treasure belonging to the entire Longxia!"
"It seems you didn't take what Commander Xue told you last time to heart. In that case, I'll make this demand on behalf of the organization!"
"The organization will assign you a dedicated assistant to handle your chores and also to supervise you, so you can get proper rest!"
Upon hearing this, Su Dingping's face changed, and he quickly shook his head and waved his hands in refusal: "Chief, this won't do. You know me, I don't need any assistants at all. I promise I'll just get some rest from now on."
"Su Dingping!" Liu Huaming suddenly shouted.
"Here!" Su Dingping answered instinctively.
Liu Huaming put on a smiling face again: "This is an order, you have no right to refuse."
"Alright, go back and get ready. Your assistant will be on duty soon."
Su Dingping wore a bitter expression, knowing he couldn't refuse anymore, but still asked unwillingly, "Sir, could I know who the assistant is? If possible, I'd like to find someone I know well."
You'll find out in a couple of days.
Liu Huaming smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and then left.
Helpless, Su Dingping shook his head to shake off these worries and was then sent back to his laboratory.
Wanlong had already received the news, so he came to report to him as soon as he returned.
"Commander, Wanlong is here to report!"
Su Dingping nodded and said, "You've come at the right time. The expanded laboratory needs to exceed the ordinary military-grade protection standards, and the materials must be the best."
"We don't have much time. We need to work fast and do it well. Are you confident?"
He handed over the laboratory blueprints, and Wanlong took them, saluted, and shouted earnestly, "Mission accomplished!"
Just as Wan Long was about to leave the room, Su Dingping suddenly asked, "By the way, Lao Wan, Chief Liu said he's going to assign me an assistant. Do you know who it is?"
Wanlong scratched his head and shook his head, saying, "Commander, how would I know about such a thing?"
"Never mind, you can go."
"Yes!"
Silence returned to the laboratory. Su Dingping sighed, no longer thinking about these troublesome matters. Instead, with a thought, his consciousness entered the military forging space.
Here he has successfully assembled the stellarator nuclear reactor device, and it has been running continuously for three days. "This shows that this path is feasible, but outside, the core materials of the stellarator are of paramount importance. The equipment and conditions are not as good as in the forging space, and even a slight mistake could lead to failure."
"I hope everything goes well!"
Su Dingping began testing the core materials, simulating the external environment and conditions. This would at least help the laboratory eliminate several incorrect options and reduce the testing time.
Time flies by so quickly.
New laboratories are rapidly emerging, and integrated military-industrial factories, under Su Dingping's guidance, have already shown the characteristics of an infrastructure powerhouse.
A laboratory with standards far exceeding military-grade protection was erected, and it was already in the final stages in just half a month.
In the past few days, Su Dingping has been conducting various experiments in the forging space and compiling a list of the materials he needs. All kinds of precision equipment have been packed up and are ready to be transferred to the new laboratory.
It was already late that day, but Su Dingping was still in his laboratory, recording the experimental data he had conducted in the forging space.
This data is all readily available and will save a lot of trouble for future research and development.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Su Dingping, assuming it was Wan Long, said without looking up, "Old Wan, come in. Is there some trouble this time?"
During this period, Wanlong's legs were almost thin from running around, because many of the materials Su Dingping requested were not available in Longxia, and they had to purchase them from other countries.
The country fully supports Su Dingping. After all, the standard data of the core materials for the stellarator are daunting. If we want to develop such excellent materials, we can't afford to be stingy.
However, Longxia's rise was too rapid, and various countries intentionally or unintentionally made things difficult for them, fearing that one day Longxia would become something they couldn't understand.
Unfortunately, all of these materials were located in small tribes under the jurisdiction of the Eagle Tribe. Due to the Eagle Tribe's tyranny, Long Xia faced increasing difficulty in purchasing the materials.
Although the western tribes, including the Eagle Tribe, did not know what Long Xia was going to do with these raw materials, they did not mind making things difficult for him.
During this period, Longxia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been engaged in negotiations and maneuvering.
Therefore, Wanlong often had to go to the laboratory to report to Su Dingping.
The door opened, and the footsteps were light. Su Dingping, unsuspecting, continued writing at his desk and asked without looking up, "How is it? Did you get choked again?"
"Just wait, one day I will make the Dragonxia Tribe stand at the top of the world, and they will all come begging to us!"
"Then you need to eat too."
A gentle voice rang out, and it was a woman's voice.
Su Dingping looked up in surprise and saw Guo Xueyun smiling, holding an insulated lunchbox in her hand.
Why are you here?
"Can't I come?" Guo Xueyun cleared a space on the table, then took down the insulated lunch boxes one by one and arranged them, and handed Su Dingping a box of rice.
Smelling the aroma of the food, Su Dingping suddenly realized that he hadn't eaten all day, but he was so engrossed in the experiment that he didn't feel hungry at all.
That's not what I meant.
Su Dingping tidied up the documents in his hand and put them aside. He naturally took the rice and started eating, casually asking, "Have you eaten? Want to eat something together?"
"Okay."
Guo Xueyun casually agreed and picked up another box of rice to eat.
Su Dingping was certainly not stingy with the rice, but he felt that Guo Xueyun was quite different today, seemingly much bolder.
Previously, Guo Xueyun held him in awe and admiration, but now, she seemed closer to him, which puzzled him.
"Senior Guo..."
"Just call me Xueyun, Colonel Su." Guo Xueyun blinked.
"Alright, Xueyun, you can just call me by my name from now on. Did you come here today for something?" Su Dingping asked tentatively.
“That won’t do. You’re the leader. How can I call you by your first name?” Guo Xueyun refused repeatedly.
“Is it alright to do it privately? We’re alumni and friends, there’s no need to be so formal,” Su Dingping quickly said.
"Just friends?" Guo Xueyun felt a little bitter, but quickly put on a smile. "Okay, then when no one's around, I'll call you Dingping."
"I came here today because I really have something to do, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, I'll be in front of you every day from now on."
Su Dingping frowned in confusion: "How can that be? You are an excellent researcher, how can you waste your time here?"
“I’m not wasting my time.” Guo Xueyun looked up and smiled, revealing her fair and slender neck. “I’m following orders.”
"Please take good care of me from now on, because from today onwards, I will be your assistant."
She stretched out her slender palm, her smiling eyes like crescent moons, so sweet that Su Dingping felt as if he had eaten a piece of honey. When he came to his senses, he exclaimed in surprise.
"assistant?"
"The assistant sent by Chief Liu is actually you?! No way, you're so outstanding, you should be shining in a more important position, not wasting your time taking care of me!"
"Xueyun, don't worry, I'll apply to my superiors right now and ask them to replace the assistant!"
Seeing Su Dingping's anxious look, Guo Xueyun cursed him inwardly as "blockhead." If it weren't for the orders from her superiors, why would she have come here? Besides, she came voluntarily!
Only a blockhead like Su Dingping could not see through such an obvious intention.
"Oh, Dingping, the matter is settled. I came here voluntarily. As your assistant, I can learn more and help you. Why not?"
"Besides, I'm already a lieutenant in the navy, and my military status has been taken care of. If it weren't for the experiment I haven't finished at the Pangu Laboratory, I would have come here long ago!"
Su Dingping wasn't oblivious; he simply hadn't considered any other possibilities. When he heard Guo Xueyun say that she had done it voluntarily, he began to understand.
Clearly, leaders like Xue Shuai and Liu Huaming were extremely concerned about his marriage.
"Xueyun, have you made up your mind? It will be very hard for you to follow me."
Guo Xueyun nodded earnestly: "Of course, I had already thought it through before I came. As long as I can stay by your side, I'm not afraid of hardship!"
The words, almost like a confession, made Su Dingping blush. He lowered his head and ate, unsure of what to say, and the atmosphere suddenly turned cold.
Fortunately, Guo Xueyun understood Su Dingping's temperament and took the initiative to tell him some interesting stories she had experienced, which immediately made the atmosphere in the laboratory more lively.
Just as the two were talking, Wan Long burst in.
"Chief Su, there is a document that needs your signature..."
Before he could finish speaking, he looked up and saw Guo Xueyun, and froze on the spot. The probability of a woman appearing in Su Dingping's experiment was almost like seeing a ghost! (End of Chapter)