3: Different Management Bureau

The entire duty room was silent.

Even though everyone present was an Academician who had seen big things, at this moment, after they had taken turns reading the photolithography machine manufacturing manual, every single one of them had their mouths wide open, but couldn't make a sound.

Everyone looked at each other, their eyes wide, and they could all see the shock in the others.

Seeing that no one was speaking, Zhao Zizhen tapped the table and proactively asked, “Gentlemen, can you confirm it?”

In fact, from everyone's expressions, it was clear that the photolithography machine manufacturing manual sent by the mysterious person was authentic.

However, he needed a clear answer from the Academicians here before he could report it.

This matter was too important; he alone could not bear the responsibility.

The Academicians present looked at each other again, and then, a slightly older Old Academician spoke on behalf of everyone:

“Old Zhao, report it!”

Although it could basically be confirmed that this was indeed the photolithography machine manufacturing manual.

But as Academicians, they were always rigorous.

Even though the manual seemed fine, they could not say with 100% certainty before it had been tested.

After hearing this, Zhao Zizhen took a deep breath:

“Since everyone agrees, then from this moment on, no one in the academy is allowed to leave, including all of us present, until this manufacturing manual is confirmed to be 100% accurate!”

“Good!”

All the Academicians nodded in unison.

“Then, I will upgrade the Level 3 alert to a National Security level alert. Whatever anyone has used must be centrally destroyed. At the same time, all mobile phones, computers, and all other means of contacting the outside world will be temporarily prohibited. No information about this manual is to be leaked in the slightest!”

Zhao Zizhen said sternly.

No one objected to this.

Because this was the most advanced photolithography machine manufacturing manual currently available, such a level of alert was not excessive.

Even though everyone present was a high-ranking Old Academician, at this moment, everyone was willing to cooperate, and they all handed over their mobile phones.

Immediately after, an older Old Academician was the first to react, almost frantically pushing Wang Guang, who was guarding the computer, away, and taking over the entire computer himself, staring at the manual, and began to perform deductions and calculations.

“Old Yuan, you are so cunning!”

The other Academicians also reacted, teasing and joining the battle for the computer.

Zhao Zizhen ignored them.

These old men knew their limits.

Now there was the only copy of the photolithography machine manufacturing manual on the computer. Even if these old guys beat themselves black and blue, they would not bear to let the computer suffer the slightest damage.

He quickly reported the situation.

Wang Guang, on the other hand, seemed a little uneasy.

Zhao Zizhen’s peripheral vision caught Wang Guang’s small movements, and he couldn't help but frown:

“Are you still hiding something from me?”

As Wang Guang’s teacher, he knew his student too well. Such small movements clearly indicated that he had something else on his mind.

Wang Guang opened his mouth, and finally mustered the courage to say, “I’m sorry, Teacher, when I first received the call, I didn’t take it seriously, so I ran to the forum and posted that someone was going to email us the photolithography machine manufacturing manual…”

“Hmm?”

Zhao Zizhen’s face suddenly changed, and he stared at Wang Guang with an almost cannibalistic gaze, shouting, “You didn’t really upload this manufacturing manual to the forum, did you?”

Wang Guang was startled and repeatedly said, “No, no, this manual was sent after I closed the forum. As soon as I saw it, I immediately contacted you. I didn’t dare to post this on the forum!”

“Phew… Phew… That’s good, that’s good. Those guys will at most take this as a joke!”

Zhao Zizhen breathed a sigh of relief, then sternly instructed: “Remember, from now on, you are not allowed to go on the forum, and you are not allowed to contact anyone else!”

Wang Guang nodded his head like a pecking chick in an instant.

……

On the other side.

When the Alien Management Bureau received Zhao Zizhen's report, it was immediately alarmed.

The Alien Management Bureau, full name “Alien Management Bureau,” reports directly to the cabinet and is the highest-level and most mysterious special department in the entire Shangxia region.

Only when extremely special major events occur will this department be alarmed.

But at this moment, the Alien Management Bureau conference hall, which was usually quiet, was brightly lit.

As the head of the Alien Management Bureau, Ye Guhong looked at the contents of the partial photolithography machine manufacturing manual handed over to him, and he could not calm down for a long time.

His hands involuntarily clasped tightly together.

A mysterious phone call, a mysterious email, actually brought such an incredible thing!

He hadn't felt this shocking, scalp-numbing sensation in many years.

Even though it was currently early morning, and even though he was over fifty, he was not at all sleepy at this moment; instead, he was even more energetic.

If Shangxia could also have its own sophisticated photolithography machine, and no longer be constrained by those guys from the West, Shangxia’s scientific research level would definitely achieve a qualitative leap within a few years.

This made his body tremble slightly with excitement.

Immediately, he looked at the other Alien Management Bureau officials who were equally excited.

Clearing his throat, Ye Guhong said, “Gentlemen, we have just found out that the number that called the Great Science Academy had called the Imperial Capital’s police reception center half an hour ago. Here is the call recording.”

He clicked play.

Immediately after, they heard Lin Yang asking on the phone if it was illegal to bring the photolithography machine manufacturing manual from Netherlands back to the country, which instantly made everyone’s eyes widen.

“This, this manufacturing manual, was it stolen?”

Everyone was stunned!

Even with their status and knowledge, they were stunned by this sentence at this moment.

Everyone present had experienced all sorts of major events and knew very well what it meant to be able to steal this photolithography machine manufacturing manual from Netherlands!

This made their scalps tingle!

He could even get this thing?

Then, in this world, is there anything this guy can't get?

“Gentlemen, what do you think?”

Ye Guhong suppressed the shock in his heart, tapped the table, and asked.

At this time, the normally experienced and steady people, who had seen many storms, all had their eyes wide like copper bells and their mouths so wide they could fit an egg.

Upon hearing Ye Guhong's question, they reacted one after another, and one official said:

“Old Ye, if this was really stolen by this guy, I’m afraid there will be some trouble ahead!”

It was certainly good to get the photolithography machine manufacturing manual.

But the source…

It was truly unbelievable and a bit difficult to mention.

Another official then continued:

“Old Ye, I think that no matter how this guy got it, it is enough to prove that he is a junior with a sincere patriotic heart, with great ability and courage. No matter what, we must protect him, at least, we must safely bring him back to the country!”

“Yes, we must never let such a young man fall Overseas!”

The others echoed in agreement.