"The things you study here will most likely be sealed for many years due to confidentiality regulations. But on the other hand, this is not a particularly important industrial base or military technology. This cannot be directly converted into merit. It is very
It may be sealed as useless drawings for more than ten years, and then gradually unsealed. During this period, no one knows your contribution. It is also difficult for you to use it as capital to obtain more scientific research funds, because of its economic significance.
Probably not that big.”
When Old Liu said this, he sighed: "Of course, the remaining technical, economic and military significance may also be there. But this is an international project, and all countries conduct research openly. Do you understand what I mean? It
It’s not a competitive task...at least for those of us who are outside the country and in the Rama Project Park, this is not a competitive task.”
“It’s hard to say that even if something is discovered through research, the credit must go to those research institutes in the country...”
Old Liu sighed: "The same results produced here are of different quality than those produced domestically - of course, only in the engineering field."
Xiang Shan pondered: "The humanities discipline that studies aliens will be more popular here?"
"It would probably be more meaningful to speculate on the lifestyle of aliens through behavioral, archaeological, and anthropological methods. In the current context, doing this kind of research has great political significance.
"Old Liu clapped his fingers: "And after the information is unblocked, researchers can become famous in one step and easily gain the attention of academia and society. This is different from us. I even doubt that what we have done in engineering
Research is just the precursor to those studies in literature and history."
Old Liu glanced at Xiang Shan again: "I know you are interested in aliens. But don't use your own interests to challenge other people's jobs. No matter how many fantastic ideas you have in your mind, they are just fantastic ideas, and even
You say it's just random thoughts. Compared with other professionals, you're not even close to the best."
Xiang Shan scratched his head.
"Furthermore, there is another very critical point. For those of us, this project is tasteless and it is a pity to abandon it. But for others, this project may mean leaving a mark in history." Lao Liurou
Rubbing his forehead: "Let me think about it... you seem to be able to chat with Commissioner Jing. Let's use him as an analogy. People in the circle say that the old gentleman has a very good family background, has been a scholar all his life, and has no other ambitions.
If a person like this wants to leave his name in history, who can compete with him?"
Xiang Shan said: "Teacher Liu, is there any...that...not good news?"
"What's wrong?"
"You had this attitude when you came up." Xiang Shan said, "I think there must be some very bad news. Can you tell me the truth?"
Xiang Shan came in as Lao Liu's assistant at the beginning, and his authority was definitely not as high as that of Lao Liu himself.
Old Liu shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Most of our machines outside of the core have been damaged so badly that even recovery is difficult."
"Ah...this..."
"Maybe it was when it landed." Lao Liu sighed: "Many things were smashed down without protection. The parts were deformed too much. Some groups tried to restore them based on the data of the parts' remains, but they failed.
I found that they couldn’t even fit together.”
"What……"
Xiangshan was speechless.
Now that they have a set of alien data in their hands, they have to find an alien machine to run it in order to know how this set of data works and how to interpret it.
Then they also have a set of alien machines, and they have to find information from alien data to understand how these machines work and how to repair them.
The "key" is locked in the "box".
No wonder he is desperate.
"This..." Xiang Shan couldn't accept it: "Isn't there a complete one?"
"But it can't be started." Old Liu smiled bitterly.
Xiangshan was speechless for a moment.
Old Liu continued: "Actually, you must be unwilling to go back like this. You gave up the project you have been working on, and several plans in my hand were also disrupted. Almost everyone came here this way.
When the country called for it, everyone was obliged to do so. When I first learned that there were aliens, I was very excited. But now, we have to face the reality - our work is not crucial to this place."
Xiangshan fell into deep thought for a moment.
"Of course, I can't make a decision for you. You are my student, not my son." Lao Liu continued: "This kind of project may also be an opportunity for you. But I can at least guarantee that you will come back to China with me.
If so, I definitely won’t leave you with nothing to do.”
With that said, Lao Liu turned and left.
Xiang Shan felt that his mind was a little confused. Interstellar voyages measured in tens of thousands of years, decisions in the next few days, aliens, his own future, all these seemingly unrelated concepts suddenly became contradictory.
He looked at the huge white tent and seemed to be in a daze for a moment.
Suddenly, Xiang Shan thought of something - like fate, or like a white flash in his brain. He turned around and chased in the direction of Lao Liu.
Lao Liu had been walking for a while. Xiangshan was out of breath after chasing him, and then he ran to Lao Liu. Xiangshan stopped Lao Liu and asked: "Teacher Liu, I have another question to ask. Of course, if I can't do it now,
Just know it..."
"what is the problem?"
"Is that complete machine similar to... similar to 3D printing... a universal industrial machine?" Xiang Shan asked.
Since those machines can replicate themselves, there must be a process for producing parts. However, none of the research reports that Xiang Shan came across mentioned anything similar.
Old Liu was stunned for a moment. He thought Xiang Shan was going to ask him about the arrangements for returning to China. But he soon thought of something. Of course he remembered the project that the student had done before.
"This is my guess now." Lao Liu said in a rather helpless tone: "The mainstream guess is indeed this, but there are many designs on that thing that no earth expert can understand. It may not be the case."
Xiang Shan said: "I understand. Teacher, I think... I still have a purpose to work here. Sorry, that..."
"Yes. I know exactly what you want to fart." Old Liu sighed again and helped Xiang Shan up: "Stand still. Do you really think you should do it in this direction?"
"After studying under you for several years, I have always wanted to go in this direction." Xiang Shan took a deep breath: "Just let me continue to do it here."
"Let's talk about it first. I only have the right to suggest and not decide whether you want to stay or leave. The organization makes the final decision. Don't blame me if you don't stay." Old Liu shook his head: "Also, you can stay on your own in the future.