Besides mass-producing detection instruments, initial models of protective shields were also developed.
Their original plan was to create super-large protective shields, ideally large enough to enclose the entire country, so that when alien monsters broke out on a global scale, everyone could be protected at once.
However, since people within this protective shield could also turn into aliens, this approach was clearly unfeasible. They then began to experiment with shrinking the shields, to protect a residential area, a village, or a family.
Thus, it was finally decided to create individual protective shields for personal use.
The activation of the protective shield had to be initiated by the user themselves. Those too young would not be able to do this. The planned age limit was five years and above, and the timeline was shifted forward by five years, meaning that those born now could start preparing.
Such a colossal undertaking was beyond the scope of a small company. The research institute headquarters where Sheng Xiaoshu worked intervened, representing the official government in the "Future Stars" research.
Concurrently, negative energy detectors were continuously sent nationwide to areas with frequent alien appearances, temporarily controlling the situation from the source.
Major universities temporarily offered psychology courses, strongly encouraging university students to major or minor in them. Public opinion surveys were conducted in various regions. Officials benchmarked local performance, thoroughly investigating illegal and criminal activities across regions, intensifying cyber cleanup operations, and severely cracking down on all forms of cyberbullying. The government encouraged the creation of positive energy videos and the dissemination of positive energy...
These were all immense and long-term projects. Although the government had not yet provided a specific explanation, many individuals in important positions generally understood the reasons and priorities, actively cooperating with all actions.
In the initial few months, many foreigners ridiculed their actions, believing they were needlessly creating trouble. Some even felt that the government was overstepping its bounds and violating the principle of freedom.
This continued until they too began to experience alien outbreaks, or more accurately, until they began to confront the issue.
The phenomenon of alien monsters attacking humans had already occurred worldwide. However, some people did not take it seriously, especially those who were experimenting with animal mutations. When they encountered alien monsters, they mistook them for escapees from their own labs, secretly killed them, destroyed all evidence, and kept everything well hidden.
It wasn't until one night in a slum when hundreds of people died, and dozens of alien monsters formed a pack and attacked humans on the streets, that they started to take it seriously.
But when cockroaches appeared in the light, the darkness could no longer be contained. When the aliens broke out, they were completely caught off guard, caught by surprise. Multiple countries hastily assembled teams to fight back. What was initially a localized chaos in their own country escalated into a global disaster within days.
At this point, the people of the country gradually began to understand the government's profound intentions.
International air travel in many regions was restricted or even suspended. Even for entry and exit, strict checks were required. Maritime and land transportation checkpoints were set up for energy reaction detection, forming a tight defense.
Meanwhile, medium and small-sized protective shields were installed in key institutions across the country, such as government administrative buildings, schools, and hospitals, which could fully defend against alien attacks upon activation.
The truth about the aliens remained an official secret for two main reasons: First, they were unsure if "karma of the world" was the cause of the disaster and could not provide an explanation. Second, if disclosed, and it did not help other countries, those countries would not only be ungrateful but would also suspect them of having ulterior motives.
Furthermore, they were too busy to manage such disclosures.
After alien attacks broke out abroad, there were several small-scale outbreaks within the country as well. Continuous nationwide screening required personnel and time. Accommodating and "treating" those affected required personnel and time. Maintaining order and stability required personnel and time... Despite the country's vast population, it felt insufficient at this moment.
The energy reaction detectors proved immensely useful, not only for early disaster prevention but also for identifying individuals filled with positive energy within the population. The government immediately seized this opportunity, inviting such individuals to help them. Most people directly refused the offered compensation, expressing their willingness to assist voluntarily.
This measure temporarily eased the strain on human resources.
Due to foresight and thorough preparation, subsequent measures were able to keep pace. Ordinary people actively cooperated with testing and isolation, and the crisis did not erupt on a large scale within the country.
Months flew by. Zhu Zhongyan's previous two dramas had premiered, and the variety show had aired immediately after filming. His fame skyrocketed. During this time, he also discovered something.
Zhu Qin was not lacking in money at all.
Not only was she not lacking, but she was also rolling in wealth!
The detached villa they lived in was close to the city center. The housekeepers, drivers, and bodyguards were all assigned by the authorities, who, concerned for Zhu Qin's safety, wished they could surround her layer by layer.
She had given them too many surprises!
Many of the countermeasures against aliens were proposed and manufactured with her involvement. In addition to the initial detectors and later protective shields, "Future Stars" had developed many weapons. These weapons were all targeted; some could not harm ordinary people but only dealt damage to aliens, making them highly effective.
The cost of these items was also extremely high.
Originally, the government would have had to purchase them. Later, as they participated in the research, many of the scarce resources needed were provided by them. They also established business ties with certain friendly allied nations, helping "Future Stars" sell their products at prices several times higher.
On one occasion, an internationally renowned arms dealer sent his agent to their doorstep. He purchased a certain type of targeted weapon, which they had intended to phase out, at nearly ten times the price. After securing a multi-billion dollar deal for "Future Stars," Zhu Qin voluntarily proposed that they use the technology for free.
She understood the intentions of those who bought the weapons; they believed that if "Future Stars" could manufacture these items, they could also replicate them by dismantling them.
However, what they didn't know was that all the targeted weapons involved the application of merit. Zhu Qin had even exchanged for this technology temporarily from the system. The technology of the future era was not something that could be easily mastered.
Those individuals, having paid a high price for a batch of single-use weapons, had essentially bought nothing of lasting value.
Putting aside future developments for the moment, Zhu Qin's willingness to provide such great benefits also came with certain demands.
In their "deity-building" plan, Zhu Qin was added as one of the subjects.
While Zhu Qin was pregnant, she continuously absorbed merit. Compared to the vast amount of merit, that money was but a drop in the ocean.
Having tasted the benefits, she had people establish a foundation. She provided capital and goods to help the government build evacuation sites in various regions. These evacuation sites could withstand alien attacks, allowing people in the vicinity to quickly seek emergency shelter in the event of a sudden alien outbreak.
As "Future Stars" increasingly appeared online, Zhu Qin became more and more well-known: "Chairman of Future Stars," "Investor of the X Foundation," "Manufacturer of the X Weapons," and finally, the girlfriend of the rising star Zhu Zhongyan.
Oh, and now his wife.