15: I feel sorry for him

Inside the Alien Management Bureau.

Ye Guhong and several other responsible individuals received Zhao Zizhen's report immediately.

Upon seeing the report stating that the photolithography machine had successfully commenced operation, they couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

A photolithography machine had blocked too many paths in many aspects.

But now, this path had been cleared.

In terms of chips alone, it could save tens of billions, even hundreds of billions, in annual expenses!

How could one not be excited by this?

Not to mention, with a high-end photolithography machine, it meant having the capital to contend for cutting-edge technology!

This was too important!

“That person’s contribution to the country is immense!” Ye Guhong clenched his fists.

Even he found it difficult to fully imagine the profound impact this photolithography machine would have on the entire research field of Shangxia!

This was a huge contribution that could not be quantified by numbers.

This alone saved the country at least twenty to thirty years!

In twenty to thirty years, Ye Guhong couldn't even imagine what kind of soaring prosperity the entire country would usher in!

“It’s a pity he has done so much for us, yet we still don’t even know his name! Otherwise, he deserves a meritorious medal!” Tang Wensheng, the second-in-charge, also spoke with some excitement, but more with regret.

Such a contribution was enough to be recorded in history.

Han Zhaoyu, the third-in-charge, took a deep breath and asked Ye Guhong, “Elder Ye, regarding the photolithography machine, should we announce it to the public?”

As soon as these words were uttered, the atmosphere in the room immediately became a little heavy.

Ye Guhong’s expression also turned serious.

For cultural relics, they chose to announce without hesitation.

But concerning the photolithography machine, they had to consider it carefully.

Because, although cultural relics had very important significance, they ultimately could not provide powerful technological strength; their significance was more symbolic.

But the photolithography machine was different; it directly provided tangible technological strength.

And technological strength could be converted into military strength!

“Backwardness leads to being beaten” – this saying has been applicable throughout history, in any era!

Now, it was no different!

Therefore, Western Countries had previously blockaded high-end photolithography machine technology.

Now, fortunately, Lin Yang had broken this blockade.

This was a joyous occasion.

But similarly, if not handled well, it could turn into a huge crisis.

Currently, Shangxia was in a very delicate position in the eyes of Western Countries.

Although Shangxia had developed rapidly in recent years, causing Western Countries to gradually become wary, it had not yet reached the point of genuine fear.

But if it were suddenly announced that there had been a major breakthrough in photolithography machine technology,

Not to mention it would immediately arouse the suspicion of Netherlands, this single technological breakthrough alone would be enough to immediately elevate Shangxia’s threat to the maximum level in the eyes of Western Countries!

Although it would not escalate to a state of war, various forms of targeting would inevitably follow.

It was likely there would be economic sanctions and targeting in business cooperation.

Although the country was not afraid of these currently, it would ultimately pay a significant price, and many domestic multinational companies would suffer great losses.

It could easily trigger a series of negative chain reactions.

Although not afraid currently, it was ultimately not yet strong enough to contend with the entire worldwide.

Therefore, in many aspects, the country was deliberately hiding its strength, precisely because it did not want to attract worldwide targeting too quickly.

Thus, the matter of the photolithography machine…

“We cannot announce it yet.”

Ye Guhong spoke in a low voice, his fists clenched even tighter: “Ultimately, we are not strong enough. Endure, we must endure a little longer!”

Announcing the successful manufacture of a high-end photolithography machine now would certainly vent some frustration, but temporary satisfaction was nothing.

Being in this position, one must prioritize the bigger picture!

Now was not the time!

Tang Wensheng and the others immediately fell silent.

They also understood these principles, so each of them felt a little distressed.

Become stronger!

Become even stronger!

At this moment, this thought became their common aspiration!

Shangxia needed to become even stronger!

“Ultimately, we have let that person down somewhat, unable to inform the world of his true heroic deeds and earn him admiration.”

After the silence, Tang Wensheng sighed with a muffled voice.

Ye Guhong’s eyes flickered, and he said seriously: “I think he will also understand us. He called twice and did not intend to introduce himself, clearly not someone who seeks fame.”

“That is true, but we should still let him be admired by the world.” Han Zhaoyu also chimed in.

“That goes without saying. It’s just that our current strength is not yet sufficient to act as we please. Therefore, this time, we have failed him!”

Ye Guhong first nodded, then slightly raised his gaze: “However, I believe that with his help in this endeavor, the arrival of that day will not be too far off. At that time, I will personally apologize to him.”

No matter how Lin Yang obtained the photolithography machine specifications.

In short, the photolithography machine was now manufactured with Lin Yang’s help.

His actions had played too significant a role and made too great a contribution to the country.

Logically speaking, making such a huge contribution should be remembered.

It was just a pity that they could not announce this matter to the public now, so in the eyes of Ye Guhong and others, they felt ashamed towards Lin Yang.

Even if they didn't know Lin Yang's name, they should still inform the world that the photolithography machine was developed with the help of a mysterious hero.

But now, they couldn't even make him an unsung hero, which naturally made Ye Guhong feel even more ashamed.

Amidst his shame, the desire to make the motherland stronger grew even more intense!

Even the great contributions made by a fellow countryman could not be publicized, which felt somewhat humiliating to Ye Guhong and everyone present.

At the same time, unlike the complex feelings of Ye Guhong and the others, Lin Yang was in a great mood.

When Zhao Zizhen and his team successfully operated the photolithography machine, he received a series of prompts from the System.

He had completed the second phase of the photolithography machine mission, earning a reward of one hundred national treasure value.

With these one hundred national treasure value, his national treasure value reached a total of three hundred and twenty points.

The reason his national treasure value had not increased in the past few days was because he had not completed any cultural relic repatriation missions in other areas of Little Eagle Sauce during that time.

Although some cultural relics left behind by the ancestors were scattered abroad, their number was not large.

They were also mostly concentrated in the hands of wealthy individuals in some super cities, so Lin Yang was not surprised that he didn't complete corresponding missions after visiting several other cities in Little Eagle Sauce.

He had the System open the national treasure value mall and was considering what to exchange next.

“Congratulations, Host. With your help, Shangxia has successfully acquired its first cutting-edge photolithography machine. Host has successfully helped elevate the technological development of his country by one degree, marking a milestone. Host receives one achievement points reward.”

Just as Lin Yang was making his selection, another System prompt suddenly sounded in his ear.

“Manufacturing an advanced photolithography machine actually has milestone significance?”

He actually gained another achievement point, which surprised Lin Yang.

Especially, he noticed the System’s choice of words!