40: Chapter 40: The Invitation from Dragon Academy!

Professor Zhou Xuemin nodded, "As long as there are no issues, that's fine!"

His expression relaxed slightly.

Then, he turned to look at Xu Hao, smiling, and extended an invitation to him, "Xu Hao, are you interested in joining the Dragon Academy of Sciences?"

Professor Zhou Xuemin was full of sincerity.

Based on these advanced technological products in the workshop, Xu Hao was fully qualified to enter the Dragon Academy of Sciences.

Through the answers Xu Hao had previously provided them, Professor Zhou Xuemin deeply felt Xu Hao's rich knowledge base, as well as his bold and innovative designs.

The Dragon Academy of Sciences did not want to let go of such a talent!

If Xu Hao joined, the help to the Dragon Academy of Sciences would be immense.

Currently, the Dragon Academy of Sciences was undertaking many of Dragon Country's national defense projects, basic livelihood infrastructure, and other scientific research projects.

Professor Zhou Xuemin hoped that Xu Hao could join, participate in the research and development of these projects, and provide some technical help and support.

Xu Hao was slightly stunned; he clearly hadn't expected that Professor Zhou would actually extend an invitation to him.

And so directly, too…

Does the Dragon Academy of Sciences always do things so decisively?

Xu Hao thought to himself.

However, he thought about it again.

After all, he had independently researched and built high-tech products like the Doomsday Vehicle, the Transport Aircraft, and mechs; any one of these possessed cutting-edge scientific research standards.

For the Dragon Academy of Sciences, which values scientific research standards, talent was something they urgently needed.

Therefore, it was reasonable and expected that Professor Zhou Xuemin would extend an invitation to him.

It's just that… Xu Hao also had his own difficulties and inner conflict.

"Uh… Professor Zhou, I am currently the chairman of Xu's Heavy Industry, and I have such a large company to manage…"

Xu Hao smiled helplessly.

The Dragon Academy of Sciences was a place many people yearned for.

Those who could enter the Dragon Academy of Sciences were undoubtedly the elite among the elite, and were outstanding figures in their respective fields.

They contributed to the development of Dragon Country and made selfless sacrifices.

At the same time, they enjoyed the supreme honor bestowed by the state and were loved by the people.

Being invited by Professor Zhou to join the Dragon Academy of Sciences was a great honor for Xu Hao.

But…

Xu's Heavy Industry Group was the only legacy his father had left him.

Furthermore.

He had never given up on his father's dying wish.

Even when Xu's Heavy Industry was at its most difficult, when they hadn't received a single order, he had never given up on Xu's Heavy Industry.

He did this to fulfill his father's dying wish: to make Xu's Heavy Industry bigger and stronger, and to create new glories.

Previously, this dream might have been difficult to achieve.

But, after he activated the [ MOSS Technology System ].

Xu Hao felt that it was not impossible to complete this dream.

He wanted to use the system to make Xu's Heavy Industry undergo a rebirth and revitalize it.

He wanted it to be more than just a large heavy machinery enterprise that could only develop low-end products.

Instead, he wanted it to become a heavy technology enterprise that focused on technological innovation and mastered core technologies.

He wanted the products produced by Xu's Heavy Industry to become Dragon Country's top technological products.

To occupy the entire Dragon Country market, go global, and lead the entire world!!

Therefore, faced with Professor Zhou Xuemin's invitation, Xu Hao hesitated.

After hearing Xu Hao's words, Professor Zhou Xuemin thought carefully for a moment, pondered, and then asked.

"What is the follow-up development plan for Xu's Heavy Industry? Will you continue to design and research these things?"

Xu Hao nodded, "That's right, we are cooperating with Guo Fan Film Industry, mainly designing and developing corresponding sci-fi film and television props for them!"

Most of the blueprints currently awarded by the [ MOSS Technology System ] were related to sci-fi film and television props.

Therefore, his market was currently more focused on film and television props.

The most important point was that Xu's Heavy Industry really didn't have much working capital left.

The first thing he needed to solve was the problem of making money.

Only after earning enough money to solve the problem of paying the company's employees could he consider other things.

Professor Zhou Xuemin was immediately choked by Xu Hao's words, his expression looking somewhat strange.

You call this a film prop?

If this is a film prop, how are other heavy industry enterprises supposed to survive?

Regaining his composure, Professor Zhou Xuemin continued to say to Xu Hao:

"In that case, is Xu's Heavy Industry willing to accept state capital investment? To become a state-owned enterprise of Dragon Country?"

As soon as these words were spoken, not only was Xu Hao stunned, but the Xu's Heavy Industry employees present were also shocked, looking at Professor Zhou Xuemin in disbelief.

The Dragon Country authorities actually wanted to invest in Xu's Heavy Industry?!

After the surprise, the employees suddenly became ecstatic, looking at Xu Hao with eager eyes; they wished Xu Hao would nod and agree immediately.

A state-owned enterprise with the "state" label!!!

This was something they didn't even dare to imagine.

They had thought that after being plagued by public opinion, Xu's Heavy Industry would be unable to recover and would go bankrupt.

Unexpectedly, there was now a chance to become a state-owned enterprise.

Xu Hao also hadn't expected Professor Zhou to make such a request.

Dragon Country official investment, becoming an official Dragon Country enterprise, this…

Xu Hao frowned slightly, weighing the pros and cons.

However, just at this moment, the voice of the [ MOSS Technology System ] rang out.

"Mission triggered!"

"Option 1: Agree to Professor Zhou Xuemin's request, join the Dragon Academy of Sciences, allow state capital investment, and become a Dragon Country state-owned enterprise! Reward: Activate the future technology blueprint mall!"

"Option 2: Reject Professor Zhou Xuemin's request, do not join the Dragon Academy of Sciences, and do not agree to state capital investment! Reward: Activate the full movie props mall!"

In the void in front of Xu Hao, a virtual screen that others could not see appeared.

Two eye-catching options appeared on the screen.

Xu Hao was a bit surprised; he hadn't expected that a system mission would be triggered at this time.

Moreover, the mission was very clever, and its rewards made him somewhat conflicted.

One was the future technology blueprint mall, and the other was the full movie props mall!

To be honest, the temptation of both these rewards was very great!

Future technology blueprints meant that future technological products would be fully mastered.

And the full movie props meant that sci-fi would enter reality, which was undoubtedly full of anticipation.

You have to know, although Dragon Country's sci-fi films were not very outstanding, there were many famous sci-fi films abroad. If these sci-fi film props were materialized into real life, the whole world would be shocked!!

For a moment, Xu Hao hesitated, not knowing which one to choose…

He frowned, and with an apologetic look on his face, said:

"Professor Zhou, could you let me think about it?"

"No problem, this is a major matter. As the chairman of Xu's Heavy Industry, you indeed need to consider it carefully!!" Professor Zhou Xuemin nodded, understanding Xu Hao's difficulty.

"However… because these products related to national secrets and involve national security have been produced, we may need to take over this production line of yours temporarily."

"In addition, we will also dispatch specialized testing personnel to conduct a systematic assessment, testing, and analysis of these film props—uh, no… high-tech products."

Professor Zhou Xuemin coughed lightly to cover up his embarrassment.

Led by Xu Hao, he almost called these behemoths film props…

"No problem!" Xu Hao nodded, "As long as it doesn't affect the normal filming of the movie…"

As soon as he finished speaking, Professor Zhou was instantly bewildered, his head full of question marks.

Professor Zhou Xuemin: "???"