Chapter 1082
Dragon Heart Laboratory, a National Strategic Scientific and Technological Force
"Sir, I'm sorry, please pretend you've never seen me."
"You can't see me...you can't see me..."
While apologizing, Wanlong covered his face with documents and kept backing away.
After leaving the lab, he thoughtfully closed the door, then let out a long breath, his face beaming with undisguised excitement and exhilaration.
"Haha, Chief Su has finally come to his senses! I thought he was going to live a lonely life forever! No way, I can't keep this good news to myself!"
In the lab, Guo Xueyun burst out laughing at the comical scene: "You actually have such a funny person under you? How come I never noticed Wanlong's humor before?"
Su Dingping shook his head helplessly. It seemed that not only the leader, but also other people were quite concerned about his life's most important matter. But he was only twenty-two years old, very young!
"Old Wan, come in!"
Wan Long, who was about to slip away to spread the news that Chief Su was dating, stopped in his tracks upon hearing this and returned to the laboratory with a long face.
"Sir, I really didn't know Miss Guo was here. From now on, I will definitely knock before entering!"
Su Dingping shook his head helplessly: "What are you thinking about? Let me see the documents."
"Oh, right, let me reintroduce you. This is Lieutenant Guo Xueyun, also known as Long Xiahai. She will be my assistant from now on. You can leave many things to her!"
Upon hearing that she was just an assistant, Wan Long was visibly disappointed. But then he thought about it and realized that Guo Xueyun was not only Su Dingping's classmate, but also a friend with an ambiguous relationship.
Now that I'm his assistant, we're inseparable all the time, it's impossible for nothing to happen!
So his expression brightened visibly again, and he stepped forward, extending his hand to Guo Xueyun: "Lieutenant Guo, hello! It's so good to have you here!"
"You said I'm just a nobody who doesn't know anything, and you ask me for everything every day. All those technical terms are making my head spin. With you around, things will be much easier for me!"
Guo Xueyun also extended her hand and shook hands with Wan Long: "You've all been contributing to the country, thank you for your hard work."
Listen to that, intellectuals always have such a pleasant way of speaking!
Seeing the two chatting so warmly, Su Dingping couldn't help but smile. Only when everyone works together can miracles be created.
After scanning through the documents Wanlong brought, he signed his name on the back. He was the highest leader of the newly built laboratory, so everything required his signature.
With Guo Xueyun around, things will be easier from now on, and I can focus on the experiments.
"By the way, sir, the laboratory is almost completed, and the facilities you need are ready. As soon as the laboratory is finished, they can be transported here for assembly."
"They asked me to ask you what the new lab is called?"
Su Dingping frowned and pondered for a moment. Since the new laboratory was built to assemble a stellarator nuclear reactor, and the nuclear reactor was an energy source.
In animals, the heart is an essential source of energy!
So he raised his head, his eyes gleaming with an unusual light: "Let's call the laboratory 'Dragon Heart'!"
"Dragon Heart Laboratory? This place will become the heart of Dragon Xia in the future, providing a continuous source of energy for Dragon Xia. I think this is a great name!" Guo Xueyun immediately understood Su Dingping's meaning.
Wan Long suddenly realized, "No wonder you intellectuals are so particular about naming things! Don't worry, Chief, the Dragon Heart Laboratory will be absolutely foolproof!"
He took the document and chuckled, "Sir, Lieutenant Guo, I won't disturb your meal any longer."
After saying that, he happily left the laboratory.
"You don't need to pay attention to him, they're all a bit obsessed," Su Dingping said with a wry smile.
Guo Xueyun covered her mouth and chuckled, "I actually think they're quite adorable."
After the meal, Guo Xueyun cleaned up the dishes and began to inquire about various matters concerning Su Dingping's new laboratory. As an assistant, she needed to be able to help Su Dingping solve various problems.
She even wanted Su Dingping to focus on the experiment, and she could handle all the other miscellaneous matters by herself!
The conversation went on until 11 p.m. Guo Xueyun glanced at her watch and suddenly stood up: "Oh dear, how come it's so late?"
"Dingping, you need to go and rest. This is a strict order from the leaders; they must supervise your schedule!"
"Working with you, I even lost track of time; this is my dereliction of duty!"
Su Dingping rubbed his head: "Xueyun, is it really necessary to be so strict? It's still early, I can work a little longer, so there will be less trouble when the laboratory is established."
But Guo Xueyun pulled him up without giving him a chance to explain, and said seriously, "The work is never finished. If you try to do this project by yourself, it will take forever!"
“I know you love your work and want to contribute to the country, but you must first ensure your health. Since I am in charge of supervising you, I must be responsible to the end.”
"If you're not going to rest, then I'll sleep with you!"
Guo Xueyun was taken aback. Why did he blurt out his true feelings? Looking up, she saw that Su Dingping's face was also red, making him look less dignified and more adorable.
"Fine, fine, I'll go rest, okay? Don't use such vulgar language in the future."
After saying that, Su Dingping practically fled in panic. Who could withstand that?
But he was determined to make Longxia rise to power, and time was of the essence. He didn't want to waste time on personal feelings, so even if he saw through some things, he had to keep them to himself.
Guo Xueyun accompanied Su Dingping back to the dormitory. As soon as they entered, Su Dingping noticed that the dormitory had been disturbed, and a faint fragrance lingered in the air—the scent of Guo Xueyun.
"I've changed your sheets and blankets, and there's fresh hot water in the kettle. Remember to soak your feet before you sleep. From now on, you can leave these things to me!"
Guo Xueyun stood at the door with a smile on her lips.
Su Dingping scratched his head somewhat awkwardly: "You don't need to do these things anymore. You're just my assistant, not my maid. This is a new era, I'm afraid they'll drag me away and shoot me!"
Guo Xueyun immediately smiled, her face beaming: "It's not that serious. Besides, I did all these things voluntarily. I just wanted to do something for you."
"Alright, you should get some rest. I'm right next door. Just call me if you need anything."
After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Su Dingping alone to look at the moon outside the window and sigh: "It's hardest to bear the kindness of a beautiful woman."
"Commander Xue, Commander Liu, you've really put me in a terrible situation!"
The Longxin Laboratory was officially established, and the approval document for the stellarator nuclear reactor device was issued at the same time.
The laboratory covers ten acres and looks like a sturdy fortress from the outside, but inside it's filled with a futuristic feel. Facilities such as a strong magnetic field generator, femtosecond laser interferometer, and neutron generation target have all been installed and tested. Not only is the laboratory independent of the military factory, but everything is also centered around Su Dingping. It's no exaggeration to say that Su Dingping is the local tyrant of the Longxin Laboratory!
“There is a private office in the lab, which I specifically asked them to build for you. I know you like to stay in the lab, so now you have a private office.”
Guo Xueyun led Su Dingping into the laboratory and became very familiar with all the equipment and rooms. Clearly, she was working very hard to be a good assistant!
"Thank you so much, Xueyun. You'll definitely get a share of the research results from Longxin Laboratory in the future."
Since Guo Xueyun officially took office as his assistant, Su Dingping has been freed from his busy schedule. No wonder big bosses like to hire a secretary.
When there's work to be done, the secretary will handle it; when there's nothing to do... Su Dingping shook his head, banishing these wicked thoughts from his mind.
Just then, the sound of brakes came from the laboratory door. Su Dingping and Guo Xueyun exchanged a glance and quickly went outside, where they saw several large commercial vehicles parked outside.
One by one, figures got off the car, including some familiar faces to Su Dingping, clearly researchers from different fields.
In the lead jeep, Old Li, supported by his bodyguard, stepped out and smiled at Su Dingping: "Young Su, I'm here!"
Before the Longxin Laboratory was officially put into use, Professor Li brought a full two hundred people here, all of whom were talents in the scientific research field.
Two hundred people were carefully selected by bringing together experts and scholars in fields such as materials science, plasma physics, artificial intelligence, and precision manufacturing.
The laboratory had just been built when Professor Li delivered this surprise, which thrilled Su Dingping.
"Old Li, this is wonderful. With the help of these people, it's only a matter of time before the stellarator nuclear reactor device is manufactured."
Old Li chuckled: "Since I've also taken a name on the stellarator project, of course I should do what I can. I still have some connections at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, so finding a few talented people shouldn't be a problem."
"If that's not enough, I'll find you more!"
"It's enough for now!" Su Dingping waved his hands repeatedly. "You are the pillar of strength. With you here, I feel much more at ease."
"Old Wan, take them to arrange their food and lodging. We mustn't neglect them!"
Wanlong jogged over, saluted, and said, "Yes, sir!"
However, these researchers who had come from afar were not in a hurry to rest, but instead wanted to visit the Longxin Laboratory.
Left with no other option, Su Dingping led them into the laboratory, leaving the task of explaining the procedures to Guo Xueyun.
Looking at the technologically advanced laboratory, Old Li's body trembled slightly with excitement: "If we had a laboratory like this decades ago, would we still be bullied by others?"
Su Dingping's expression turned serious: "Old Li, don't worry, we will definitely retaliate a thousandfold in the future and let them know that Longxia is not to be trifled with!"
"Good, good!" Old Li's eyes were full of satisfaction.
Just then, Wan Long jogged up to Su Dingping and said, "Report, Commander Xue is here!"
Su Dingping was taken aback and quickly helped Elder Li outside, and the researchers followed.
"Young Su, your appointment has been officially approved."
Xue Shuai stood in front of the jeep, holding a red-headed document issued by the central government, while Li Huaming stood beside him.
"Notification regarding the establishment of the Longxin Laboratory and the appointment of comrades Su Dingping and Li Zhenghong."
Li Zhenghong is the real name of Mr. Li.
Xue Shuai cleared his throat, his voice becoming low and deep.
"In order to accelerate the research and development of controlled nuclear fusion technology and materials for extreme environments in my country, break through the core bottlenecks in the fields of energy and defense science and technology, and seize the strategic high ground in global technological competition, the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission have decided..."
"First, establish the Longxin Laboratory as a national-level strategic scientific and technological force, directly managed by the National Strategic Science and Technology Reserve Committee..."
"Second, Comrade Su Dingping is appointed as the owner (head of the general manager) of the Longxin Laboratory, and will be in charge of all daily operations of the laboratory..."
"Third, we appoint Comrade Li Zhenghong as the honorary director of the Longxin Laboratory..."
Next came the appointments of various personnel and the relevant requirements for the laboratory. Guo Xueyun remained as assistant and deputy director of the laboratory, while Wan Long was the head of security at Longxin Laboratory.
Li's apprentice, Jiang Tianzheng, who is also a leading figure in the scientific research field, was appointed as the deputy director of the laboratory, but was only responsible for the stellarator research and development project.
After the document was read aloud, Xue Shuai approached Su Dingping and said, "Su boy, the Dragon Heart Laboratory is now in your hands."
"It's up to you to make this dragon, Longxia, soar!"
Su Dingping immediately felt a heavy pressure, but the more pressure he felt, the more motivated he became: "I guarantee to complete the mission!"
Afterwards, Xue Shuai toured the laboratory and then stayed to attend the first dinner gathering of all the researchers at Longxin Laboratory.
The atmosphere at the banquet was lively. After all, before coming here, no one expected that the country would attach so much importance to the Longxin Laboratory. It was even written in the official documents that the Longxin Laboratory would be managed by the International Strategic Science and Technology Reserve Committee in the future.
This means that from now on, they will be directly responsible to the central government.
As the director of the Longxin Laboratory, Su Dingping held a very privileged position. Apart from the central government, no one could control him, and the country granted him absolute freedom in scientific research!
"Young Su, are you satisfied with the assistant I found for you?"
During the meal, Xue Shuai deliberately brought up the matter, making Su Dingping blush deeply.
"Commander Xue, aren't you forcing me into this? Right now, I'm focused on completing the stellarator project, not on anything else. But I have complete confidence in Comrade Guo Xueyun's work attitude and abilities!"
"You're just too serious!" Xue Shuai laughed heartily. "What's there to be embarrassed about? You've contributed so much to the country, so naturally the country will consider your needs."
"Guo Xueyun is a good comrade. Su boy, don't let her down. Pushing forward the project won't interfere with your personal life."
This remark made everyone at the table laugh, and Liu Huaming even winked at Su Dingping: "What are you being so coy about? Do you really intend to live a lonely life?"
Faced with these seasoned veterans, Su Dingping simply couldn't argue with them, so he could only drink glass after glass of wine. Guo Xueyun, standing to the side, blushed the whole time but did not stop him.
The banquet lasted until late at night before gradually dispersing. Su Dingping was already drunk and somewhat unconscious. Xue Shuai and Liu Huaming were slightly tipsy and gave Guo Xueyun an encouraging smile.
"Xueyun, we're entrusting Su boy to you now, so you'd better make the most of him!" (End of Chapter)