The gas stations sell so much oil every day. If it were all replaced with electricity, it would be a terrifying, astronomical figure.
As long as the electric engine is promoted and used to replace current fuel generators, a large amount of electricity will be needed to charge the vehicles. This would justify the state in building new controlled nuclear fusion power stations.
Thinking this, Jing Mingqiu felt energized and eagerly returned home to continue researching the electric engine.
Meanwhile, on an island in the Northwest Sea, several of the highest-ranking leaders of Dragon Country, after seeing Jing Mingqiu off, entered a completely secure and soundproof conference room to begin an internal meeting.
"Boss! This kid is clearly hiding a lot. Both controlled nuclear fusion and the lithography machine, much of the information involved is strictly classified."
"Even the most skilled housewife can't cook without rice. No matter how much of a genius he is, he couldn't have researched such high-end technology in a small, dilapidated shack in the countryside."
The leader called "Boss" made a gesture, signaling everyone to calm down. "I know, but what does it matter? Everyone has secrets. It's not good for anyone if we have to uncover every single detail."
"Regardless of what the person behind Jing Mingqiu intends, Jing Mingqiu himself has no malicious intent. The technology he provided has a significant role in improving our country's scientific and technological development."
An elder sitting at the end of the row frowned, "I like this kid, Jing Mingqiu. I'm just afraid he'll be used by others, that they might embed backdoors. When we build on a large scale, these backdoors could be triggered. This is nuclear energy!"
"I've considered that," the Boss replied, waving his hand. "Controlled nuclear fusion power stations will not be built on a large scale in the short term. We will only build a few for experimentation in remote areas."
The elder's frown relaxed. "Then I am relieved. I was worried that you, Boss, wanting to surpass other countries, would rush to build a large number of controlled nuclear fusion power stations."
"Old Li, what are you thinking? Governing a country is like cooking small fish; the Boss understands this principle very well. However, Boss," a middle-aged man with a stern face suddenly spoke, "the lithography machine is very safe. We must build them in large numbers."
"With those high-precision chips, whether for military or civilian use, from aircraft and tanks to fire control systems, and even everyday mobile phones, computers, and smart appliances, we can surpass foreign products."
"Moreover, chip precision is determined by the lithography machine. No matter how many high-precision chips of our production they obtain, those foreign powers still won't be able to replicate them. They can only honestly be suppressed by us, forced to pay high prices to buy our chips."
"No, no, no," the Boss suddenly held up a finger and shook it twice. "We don't lack the money from selling chips. According to reports, the lithography machine developed by Jing Mingqiu can process used chips again to turn them into high-precision chips."
The man with the stern face nodded vigorously. "That's right."
"Since that's the case," the Boss's lips curved into a subtle smile, "they always say that whatever products we develop, they'll turn into mass-produced cheap goods, right? This time, we'll satisfy them. This time, we'll make chips into cheap goods as well."
Upon hearing this, the man with the stern face was initially stunned, then he started laughing along. "Boss, that's a brilliant plan. This is an outright open stratagem."
"We sell them at a high price, and they can at most earn a little less. We sell them at a bargain price, and their quality is inferior to ours, yet their prices are still so high. This time, they'll lose their pants..."
After the highest leaders of Dragon Country discussed the lithography machine and controlled nuclear fusion devices, the topic shifted back to Jing Mingqiu.
"It's a great pity," the man with the stern face sighed. "Even with someone helping him behind the scenes, Jing Mingqiu's talent cannot be underestimated. Boss, letting him drift along in a second-tier college is a terrible waste of talent!"
The Boss was unfazed, smiling as he asked, "Ji Haoyan, according to your idea, should I have asked him to stay in the lab to research new technologies and contribute to our country's scientific development?"
"Exactly," Ji Haoyan slapped his thigh forcefully. "Boss, with Jing Mingqiu's current knowledge level, going to university is a complete waste of time. It's better for him to stay in the lab and diligently research the latest scientific technology!"
Seeing Ji Haoyan's attitude, as if he wanted to grab Jing Mingqiu and lock him in the lab to research until he died, the Boss's smile faded, and he stared sternly at Ji Haoyan.
"Why? Why should he give up his university life and spend his youth in a cold laboratory?"
"Why?" Ji Haoyan reflexively replied, "With such great talent, it's a waste for him not to be in the lab!"
Hearing this, the Boss's expression became even more serious. "Ji Haoyan! Jing Mingqiu doesn't owe us anything. If you violate his wishes and force him to research in the lab, what's the difference between that and unlawful confinement?"
The Boss's words were heavy. Ji Haoyan couldn't help but shiver, recovering from the fervor of the successful ignition of the controlled nuclear fusion device. "I apologize, I got too excited. We indeed have no reason to force Jing Mingqiu."
"However, with such high talent, sending him to a second-tier university is truly a waste! Whether it's Longke or Jingda, he can choose either. Both have national-level laboratories, and it would be good for him to do some experiments there if he has nothing else to do."
"Don't worry," the Boss's expression remained calm. "I have already made arrangements. Jing Mingqiu's rewards for contributing the controlled nuclear fusion and lithography machine have not yet been distributed. I have made a slight modification to ensure both objectives are met..."
Jing Mingqiu was unaware of what was happening in the Northwest Sea, but one thing was becoming imminent.
The summer vacation after the college entrance exam was indeed a bit long, but it was only a little over three months. Constructing the large-scale controlled nuclear fusion device took two months, making the lithography machine took over half a month, plus other miscellaneous tasks like modifying the drone earlier.
Jing Mingqiu's extended summer vacation of over three months was now in its countdown. University life was about to begin, and he had to pack his bags and prepare to report to university.
Considering the possibility of not adapting to the new environment, Jing Mingqiu didn't apply to a far-off place. He chose Dongyang University of Science and Technology, an unremarkable second-tier public university run by the city, which was nearby.
For his major, he didn't choose any related to mechanics. Instead, he chose Dance. There was no other reason than that there were more pretty girls in this major.
Anyway, with the system's boost, Jing Mingqiu didn't expect to learn professional knowledge from university. When choosing a major, it was naturally better to choose something visually pleasing.
The next day, outside the Da Shan Repair Shop, Jing Mingqiu, pulling his suitcase, flagged down a taxi. The scene from three months ago was repeating itself.
However, this time, it wasn't Jing Mingqiu's parents going on a trip, but Jing Mingqiu was going to university.
After a simple farewell, Jing Mingqiu got into the car and left.
About an hour later, the taxi stopped at the entrance of Dongyang University of Science and Technology. As Jing Mingqiu stepped out of the car, pulling his suitcase, he suddenly heard an unfamiliar voice calling his name.
"Hey! You're Jing Mingqiu, right?"