184: Chapter 184 New Nuclear Protection Materials!

Xu Hao sank his mind into the system to check the rewards obtained from this mission.

The main interface of the system had not changed much.

Below were the inventory bar, the future technology blueprint mall, and the future aviation blueprint mall.

The only difference was...

The grey upgrade button in the corner had now disappeared.

In its place was a progress bar.

However, the progress bar currently displayed 0%.

Seeing this, Xu Hao understood immediately.

"It seems the progress bar needs to reach 100% for the system to upgrade successfully."

He analyzed.

"But how do I make the progress bar go up and reach 100%?"

Xu Hao frowned, looking perplexed.

The system hadn't told him the method.

"Forget it, I probably need to trigger some condition for the progress bar to rise."

Xu Hao thought to himself.

His mind immediately moved on from this.

In any case, the system's current functions were completely sufficient; as for the upgrade, there was no need to rush.

When the conditions are ripe, it will upgrade naturally.

He clicked the inventory button, and in one of the slots, there was an additional formula for a new nuclear shielding material.

Seeing this, Xu Hao raised an eyebrow, his face lighting up with joy.

"Now this is the good stuff!"

He couldn't help but speak aloud.

One must know that nuclear radiation protection at the current technological level is very limited; most of it relies on layers of reinforced containment using materials that are difficult to penetrate.

For example, pouring several meters of thick concrete is a common method for anti-nuclear radiation.

Similar methods can be seen everywhere in many types of nuclear radiation shielding.

And they have been in use for a long time.

But now, this situation was about to change!

Xu Hao looked at the formula for the new nuclear radiation shielding material in his inventory, and his eyes gradually grew fervent.

This new type of nuclear radiation shielding material not only achieved 100% protection, effectively absorbing gamma rays and neutrons emitted by equipment,

But it also completely blocked the harm they caused to the human body or biological organisms.

At the same time...

It was extremely light and very thin.

"This new material is practically the nemesis of nuclear radiation, haha."

Xu Hao said with a laugh.

It took a long while before he slowly calmed his inner excitement.

After resting for a bit, he went back to his room to sleep.

It was only two in the morning, still several hours before dawn.

...

The next day.

Xu Hao arrived at the Research Institute early.

Walking through the gates of the Nuclear Technology Research Institute, the researchers inside saw it was Xu Hao. They all stood where they were, their gazes following him as they greeted him warmly.

"Engineer Xu."

"Good morning, Engineer Xu."

"..."

Their eyes were filled with respect.

The story of how Engineer Xu had worked for three consecutive days in his office to solve the biological shielding problem for nuclear vessels had already spread throughout the Research Institute.

This spirit of exhausting oneself for the sake of scientific research...

Inspired deep respect in the scientific staff of the Nuclear Technology Research Institute.

If before they had only heard rumors of Engineer Xu's technological prowess,

Now, after seeing with their own eyes the blood and sweat Engineer Xu poured into his research,

Endless admiration welled up in their hearts.

At the same time, it also made them feel even more ashamed of themselves.

"A genius works so hard, yet we actually complain that research projects are too difficult or take too long."

The researchers mocked themselves in their hearts.

Because of this...

A significant wave of studiousness had been triggered in the Nuclear Technology Research Institute over the past few days.

Even researchers without active tasks came to the institute of their own accord, either to conduct experiments or to study on their own.

Professor Qian Wenwen and Professor Du Zhongshu nodded with satisfaction when they saw this scene.

"A Research Institute needs this kind of proactive, continuous learning atmosphere."

Elder Qian praised.

Xu Hao responded to each person with a smile, greeting the researchers cordially as he walked further inside.

Learning that Xu Hao had arrived at the Research Institute, Professor Qian Wenwen and Professor Du Zhongshu hurriedly stepped out of their offices.

"Engineer Xu..."

They met in the hallway just as they came out.

Xu Hao nodded. "Professor Qian, Elder Du, you're here so early."

It was only eight o'clock in the morning; he hadn't expected the two professors to arrive at the Research Institute so early.

"Engineer Xu has poured so much sweat into the development of nuclear technology. If we don't work a bit harder, we really won't know where to hide our faces."

Professor Qian Wenwen joked.

"Yes, Engineer Xu."

"We have seen and heard everything you have done these past few days."

"To be honest, we always thought that the research tasks at the Nuclear Technology Research Institute were more dangerous and burdensome compared to other institutes."

"But after seeing your dedication, we are overcome with shame!"

"Thank you, Engineer Xu!"

Professor Du Zhongshu said solemnly.

This expression of thanks was not just for the effort Xu Hao put into nuclear technology research,

But also a deep thanks for Xu Hao's spirit of leading by example in scientific research.

In just the few days since Xu Hao had come to the Nuclear Technology Research Institute, the entire institute's academic atmosphere had undergone a massive change.

The learning atmosphere was thicker, and the attitude towards research was more serious.

Qian Wenwen and Du Zhongshu had seen all of this.

They looked deeply at Xu Hao.

What an admirable young man!

Not only was he naturally gifted, but he was also extremely studious and possessed a spirit for deep research.

Such a talent will transform into a dragon at the first sign of wind and rain; his future achievements will be limitless!

The future of the Dragon Kingdom can be completely entrusted to such a young man.

The future of the Dragon Kingdom has a worthy successor!

Professor Qian Wenwen and Professor Du Zhongshu smiled with relief.

Listening to the praise and thanks of the two elders, and seeing the respect in their eyes,

Xu Hao gave a wry smile.

"Professor Qian, Elder Du, you flatter me. I have only done what is within my duty."

"Everyone is working hard for the project. There's no need for words of thanks. As long as we work together with one heart to overcome the difficulties, I believe all the problems we encounter can be solved."

In fact, he hadn't thought that much about it at all; he mostly just wanted to complete the task given by the system.

He hadn't expected to be misunderstood by the two elders and the researchers of the institute.

However, this was a good misunderstanding.

Xu Hao did not intend to expose it.

If his actions could bring some positive effects to everyone, Xu Hao was happy to see it.

The Dragon Kingdom never lacked talent, but it lacked innovative talents who dared to challenge themselves, innovate independently, and think outside the box.

And this required continuous learning and research; one couldn't be limited solely to the project at hand.

Big names at home and abroad, experts among the people, and so on—all were places where one could learn.

Take the essence and discard the dregs.

Only by learning from the strengths of others can one constantly perfect one's own expertise.

Seeing more and more researchers gathering in the hallway, it saved the trouble of sending out a notification.

Xu Hao asked:

"How have everyone's tests been going these past few days? Are they finished?"

Everyone nodded.

Qian Wenwen answered on their behalf:

"Over the last few days, we have followed your instructions to conduct tests in various areas and have collected the corresponding data."

Xu Hao understood and then made a decision.

"In that case, let's assemble in the laboratory. We must solve the problems we've encountered!"

His voice was firm and powerful, and then he took the lead in walking towards the lab.

Qian Wenwen and Du Zhongshu exchanged a glance, their gazes determined as they followed behind Xu Hao.

The researchers followed, their expressions excited yet tense.