"Dean Liu, do you mean we can now produce small-scale controllable nuclear fusion devices and install them directly into cars and airplanes?"
It was no wonder the highest leader was losing control of his emotions. If small-scale controllable nuclear fusion devices could be popularized and installed in military weapons like tanks and aircraft, Long Country's military strength would undergo a trans-era change.
Imagine a tank that could travel a million kilometers in a single dash, or an aircraft that could circle for three days and three nights. The deterrent force they would bring would be terrifying.
Not to mention, if all vehicles in Long Country were equipped with controllable nuclear fusion devices, it would not only completely eliminate vehicle exhaust pollution but also free them from being held hostage by oil.
"Reporting to the Grand Leader," Liu Jiancheng nodded gently. "That's right, exactly as you imagined. The physical object we have on hand now is a controllable nuclear fusion generator installed on a small drone."
"Its size is about the same as a palm, but the electricity it provides has already reached the level of a small diesel generator..."
Long Country's highest leaders and Liu Jiancheng engaged in a detailed discussion about the application scenarios of controllable nuclear fusion devices. With years of cultivated composure, they managed to control their emotions.
The highest leader turned to Jing Mingqiu, "Truly a hero emerges from youth! Mingqiu, you've achieved such a great feat at such a young age."
"What do you plan to do next? Continue researching controllable nuclear fusion, or a new project? I can specially approve ten billion in research funding for you!"
Jing Mingqiu scratched his head. "Sorry, for the past three years of high school, I was researching nuclear fusion while also studying. I'm a bit tired. I don't want to join a laboratory for now. I just want to have a normal university life."
The attending Grand Leaders were taken aback by Jing Mingqiu's answer. A middle-aged leader sitting behind wanted to persuade him, but before he could utter two words, he was directly interrupted by the top leader.
"If you're tired, take a break. Scientific research is not achieved overnight; continuous development requires a balance of work and rest."
"Mingqiu, have you decided which university you want to attend? Dean Liu mentioned that your college entrance exam scores were a bit short because you were busy with other research projects."
"Indeed, they were a bit short," Jing Mingqiu said frankly. He no longer cared about his college entrance exam scores after obtaining the system. "If you have weak subjects, you have to accept it. I can only randomly pick a second-tier university to get by."
Liu Jiancheng extended an invitation again: "Mingqiu, I can specially recruit you into Longke University!"
"No need, no need," Jing Mingqiu firmly refused. "Your score is your score. There's no need for special recruitment. I don't want to attract attention."
Liu Jiancheng was about to persuade him again, but he was interrupted by the highest leader's laughter.
"Alright, Dean Liu, I know you're eager to recruit talent. However, do you think with his current abilities, university teachers can still teach him anything?"
"In the field of controllable nuclear fusion, Jing Mingqiu is the undisputed leader in Long Country. He could even be a professor directly. If he wants to relax, let him relax."
"Going to a second-tier university is fine too," the highest leader walked up to Jing Mingqiu and patted him on the shoulder. "Whether it's Longke University or Shuimu Jingda, they have long been infiltrated by foreign forces like a sieve, with countless people watching them."
"Jing Mingqiu, enjoy your university life to the fullest, but don't forget about scientific research. After all, humanity still has many unknown territories waiting for us to explore!"
Jing Mingqiu nodded vigorously, "I won't forget. My goal is the stars and the sea!"
"Ambitious!" The highest leader's eyes lit up. "You've been busy for so long, you must be hungry. Join us for a meal."
"Okay."
After a busy morning, Jing Mingqiu was also hungry. He didn't stand on ceremony and readily accepted.
The few of them entered the banquet hall one after another. The table was already set with dishes.
Eight dishes and one soup, all visually appealing and fragrant, but not overly extravagant, completely lacking the ostentation of ancient emperors with a hundred and eight dishes.
Considering Jing Mingqiu had just reached adulthood, they didn't drink alcohol, opting for tea instead.
At the dinner table, the leaders started a casual chat with Jing Mingqiu, and within a few words, they had probed all of Jing Mingqiu's background.
If it weren't for the system's timely reminder and assistance in concealment, Jing Mingqiu would have long ago exposed his acquisition of the system.
More than an hour later, the luncheon concluded, and both host and guest were pleased.
Jing Mingqiu, accompanied by Liu Jiancheng, bid farewell to the Grand Leaders. On the way home in the car, he recalled everything that had happened at the dinner table and broke out in a cold sweat.
It was indeed the top leaders. Although they had no understanding of advanced technologies like controllable nuclear fusion, their control over human emotions was truly terrifying.
Fortunately, he had the system's help!
Taking a few deep breaths, Jing Mingqiu's breathing gradually stabilized. With a thought, he opened the system interface.
[Current System Level: Level 3]
[Current Research Points: 1689]
[Upgrade requirements met.]
[Current Functions: B-class home appliance modification scan, C-class small vehicle modification]
[Upgrade mission issued, please check.]
Normally, without the system's rewards, Jing Mingqiu would have needed to upgrade the system to at least level ten to obtain controllable nuclear fusion technology.
His current system couldn't even modify all everyday household appliances, and vehicles were limited to bicycles and electric scooters.
Therefore, when Jing Mingqiu, as the chief person in charge of the large-scale controllable nuclear fusion device, successfully completed its construction, he received a massive amount of research points.
If it weren't for being stuck by a mission, the research points he received this time would have been enough to upgrade the system by three levels consecutively.
To upgrade the system, Jing Mingqiu eagerly accepted the mission.
[Upgrade Mission: Spread the Light.]
[Mission Description: Construct ten large-scale nuclear power plants.]
[Mission Reward: System upgrade, unlock mall.]
After reading the mission, Jing Mingqiu was stunned.
This mission was not difficult. Controllable nuclear fusion was much safer and cheaper than current power generation methods. The country would definitely continue to build large nuclear power plants, gradually replacing the old power stations.
However, without external impetus, to avoid social unrest, the entire replacement process would certainly not be too fast, estimated to take at least three to five years, and possibly even more than ten.
Jing Mingqiu could not accept the system being unable to upgrade for ten years. Leaning against the window and looking at the scenery outside the car, he frowned, thinking of a way to break the deadlock.
Directly stating it was definitely not an option. Without proper justification, there was no way to convince others. He also had no way to reveal the existence of the system to anyone else.
So, he could only change the approach.
Jing Mingqiu thought again. Directly converting existing power plants into controllable nuclear fusion power plants was indeed very difficult.
But if it were newly built power plants that used controllable nuclear fusion devices to generate electricity, the difficulty would be much less.
This way, the problem shifted to why new power plants were needed? Why did the country suddenly need so much electricity?
Jing Mingqiu, who was deep in thought, inadvertently saw a gas station by the roadside, and his eyes suddenly lit up...