363: The United States' doubts and public invitation

Turning sand into mud.

Although not as exaggerated as the legendary 'turning stone into gold,' it still brought a profound shock to people.

For the scene just enacted, Su Yu only used five desert rice seeds. Imagine if there were tens of thousands of such seeds, scattered across the entire desert—what changes would the next year bring?

Desert oases would be just around the corner.

Furthermore, in his introduction of the seeds, Su Yu clearly stated that the seeds could grow in many extreme environments, not just deserts.

It possesses high-temperature resistance, low-temperature resistance, the ability to autonomously convert nutrients, and can still grow in low-oxygen environments.

So, some people began to wonder.

Since desert rice seeds can grow in the desert, can they also be planted elsewhere?

For example, rock layers? Volcanic ash? Arctic ice regions? Plateau snow mountains?

If these seeds can still grow successfully in these extreme areas, then the name 'desert rice seed' is actually too narrow. It shouldn't be called desert rice seed, but rather an all-terrain rice seed!

Or, to give it a more pleasant name, call it first generation rice seed! Implying that it can germinate rice seedlings anywhere, making it the ancestor of all gramineous seeds globally.

Watching the first generation rice seed shine at the press conference, Director John's face was filled with anger.

Let alone the countries that needed the first generation rice seed, even he was tempted after Su Yu's introduction of it.

If the first generation rice seed could truly improve geological conditions and produce crops simultaneously, as that young man claimed, then the forest one that he and others had painstakingly researched for decades would be nothing short of a joke.

"George, do you think what that kid just said is highly credible?"

Director John turned to a researcher beside him and asked.

Although he was the Director of the Meijian Country's Academy of Agricultural Sciences, he had not actually participated in any research on forest one.

Therefore, he didn't know much about the technology involved.

He only knew that they had invested a significant amount of time, effort, and money into the project of researching seeds for land desertification.

The researcher named George appeared shocked on the surface, but in reality, he didn't believe that the researched rice seeds could truly have such an effect.

Only those who had personally participated in the experimental research knew how difficult the development of forest one was, and the development of first generation rice seed was nothing short of a miracle!

"Director, it's not that I don't believe Huaxia Country."

"It's just that developing rice seeds in such a short time—who would believe that? I actually suspect that the reason the rice seeds could grow in the yellow sand was entirely due to that growth acceleration shed."

Because of the growth acceleration shed?

Director John frowned, seemingly pondering the statement carefully. A moment later, he understood George's meaning and had a sudden realization.

The function of the growth acceleration shed is to accelerate the growth of all plants. Simply place the acceleration shed in the desired location, and any plant can rapidly grow in a short period!

Most importantly, with the growth acceleration shed, plants can be ripened without needing essential substances like nutrients and water.

"George, do you mean that the reason the rice seeds could grow in the sandy soil and turn sand into soil was entirely due to the growth acceleration shed, and had nothing to do with that so-called desert rice seed?"

"That rice seed is actually just the most ordinary seed?!"

George nodded, "Exactly, Director."

Director John narrowed his eyes and began to ponder carefully.

Indeed!

According to normal logic, it was a fantasy for Su Yu to develop this so-called desert rice seed in such a short time.

It was more likely that the other party had seen the press conference he held in the morning and became anxious, resorting to this desperate measure, casually taking out a seed and claiming successful development.

In reality, Huaxia Country also had its eyes on the lucrative market of land desertification and wanted a share of it.

They were worried about entering the market too late and getting nothing.

Hmm! The more he thought about it, the more likely this possibility seemed!

After repeated consideration, Director John logged onto his Facebook and publicly raised his doubts.

"The difficulty of developing desert rice seed cannot be achieved overnight. Does Huaxia Country dare to choose another location and conduct a new field test?"

"It's not that we question the artificial desert environment of the experimental field. Since Mr. Su is willing to conduct verification in front of a global audience, our Meijian Country has a desert that is very suitable for experimental planting. We welcome Mr. Su to demonstrate it there."

As soon as this challenge was issued, it instantly stirred up a huge uproar in international public opinion.

Initially, the audience thought it was a prank by a Meijian Country netizen, trying to create some show effect and gain traffic, which was why they faked a Director John's account.

But soon after, someone clicked in for a closer look and realized that this Director John was real!

The blue badge certification clearly indicated that the other party was the genuine Chief Director of the Meijian Country Academy of Agricultural Sciences!

At this, international public opinion instantly exploded.

"Oh my god, Professor John actually personally raised the question? Isn't this clearly trying to compete with Huaxia Country?"

"I'm dying of laughter. They can't compete in technology, and now they're raising questions. Isn't this clearly showing they're sore losers? And saying 'go to the site for field tests'—wasn't the test Su Yu just conducted a field test?"

"What a joke. If Huaxia Country's scientists were truly guilty, would they dare to conduct an experiment live on media in front of people worldwide? Isn't this redundant, Director?"

"But then again, if they really have this confidence, why not agree to Meijian Country's request? Slapping them in the face directly would actually be more satisfying. If they're going to die, let them die clearly."

"But why do I also feel that Meijian Country's doubts are not unfounded? Everyone, think about it: when Su Yu used the growth acceleration shed to repair the super fruit tree before, he didn't water, irrigate, or fertilize it. The acceleration shed alone brought the super fruit tree back to life. I find it hard to believe that the acceleration shed didn't have ample nutrient and water supply."

"Exactly. In fact, the best way is to agree to Meijian Country's request and prove it on-site in front of them. The result would be clear at a glance! It's just unknown if that Huaxia Country scientist is willing."

At the press conference, a journalist from another country, who enjoyed watching the commotion, brought up this news in the live broadcast.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initially did not want to answer this question, choosing to give it the cold shoulder.

After all, they had encountered such situations too many times.

Facts speak louder than words; there was no need for them to waste time with the other party. Those who believed them would naturally believe, and for those who didn't, even if they agreed and successfully verified it, it would only be met with a laugh.

At most, they would say, "Oh, impressive, it really can be done."

It would bring no other benefits to Huaxia Country.