Chapter 315 It's Our Turn
Su Chen's smile deepened, and he explained patiently:
"I handed over part of the technology for the basic version of the Space Warp Engine to a team at our Laboratory, and now the basic version of the Space Warp Engine has achieved mass production. More than a dozen Space Mechas have already been successfully equipped."
"They already possess the ability to flexibly perform Space Jumps within a fairly vast range. Compared to traditional probe launches, the speed at which they reach Mars is much faster!"
"And don't forget, Space Mechas can operate stably in various extreme environments, and the harsh environment of Mars is naturally no exception!"
Commander Liu Chengzhi listened intently to Su Chen's account, feeling increasingly moved, and couldn't help but exclaim:
"Looking at it this way, we have actually been laying out the Interstellar Colonization Project in secret for a long time. This is what you call accumulating strength!"
"Without the prior accumulation and breakthroughs in key technologies like Space Mechas and Space Jumps, the Interstellar Colonization Project simply wouldn't have the conditions for implementation!"
"And all these core technologies were achieved through your dedicated research and breakthroughs."
As he spoke, Commander Liu Chengzhi's gaze towards Su Chen suddenly became exceptionally serious and fervent, filled with admiration, gratitude, and anticipation.
Su Chen noticed the anomaly, froze for a moment, and was full of confusion:
"Old Liu, what are you doing? What kind of look is that?"
Commander Liu Chengzhi grinned and joked:
"You brat, tell me the truth, were you sent by Heaven to help us?"
"?????"
Su Chen was speechless, unable to laugh or cry.
Commander Liu Chengzhi laughed out loud upon seeing this, his laughter echoing in the Laboratory, dispelling some of the tense and busy atmosphere.
He knew this was just a joke, so he stood up to leave, saying as he walked:
"I'll handle the arrangements for the Mars exploration mission. You focus on your research!"
Su Chen watched Commander Liu Chengzhi's retreating figure, his mouth curling up involuntarily, and he sighed to himself:
"It's all because I'm too outstanding!"
...
Half a year later!
The US, The White House.
In the conference room where President Biden's office was located, a group of high-level officials sat in a circle, discussing heatedly, the noise constant.
"Mr. President, recently, the Dragon Country has been very quiet!"
A high-level US official frowned, full of suspicion, and broke the silence first, his words filled with speculation and unease about the Dragon Country's unusual state!
"This doesn't look like their style!"
"In previous years, the Dragon Country had new technologies and new achievements popping up like a fountain, one after another, shining brightly on the Blue Star stage. Now, they seem to have stopped, like a low-key, dormant beast. They don't have any new tricks. Could it be that they are brewing some big move?"
"Yes, in previous years, the Dragon Country had all kinds of high-tech emerging one after another. Now, it's like they've overdrawn themselves, and there are no new tricks at all!"
Another high-level official echoed, shaking his head, his expression containing both confusion and a hint of gloating, as if he had decided that the Dragon Country had exhausted its talents and was no longer as sharp as before!
"In my opinion, they probably took too big a step before, pulled the legs of their scientific research, fell into a bottleneck period, and it will be difficult to have amazing achievements again in a short time."
President Biden sat at the head of the conference table, listening to everyone's chatter, and snorted coldly. The corners of his mouth raised slightly, revealing a sneer. The smile contained gloating over the Dragon Country's "silence"!
It also revealed a bit of complacency!
He thought of something, a flash of cunning in his eyes, and he said leisurely:
"The Dragon Country has calmed down, it's our turn to perform!"
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what he meant.
Just as they were puzzled, Secretary of State Jack rushed over from outside!
His expression was almost agitated, waving a document in his hand as if it were a flag of victory, and he shouted loudly:
"Mr. President, good news from Musk! Their manned landing technology for Mars has been tested successfully!"
"What?!"
President Biden stood up abruptly and slapped the table hard with both hands, shaking the documents on it!
His face was instantly filled with surprise and ecstasy, and even the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes showed uncontrollable excitement!
"Good, good, good! This is the day I've been waiting for!"
"I've finally waited for this day, we can finally hold our heads high for once!"
Secretary of State Jack's face was glowing, his chest heaving slightly with excitement. His eyes scanned everyone, and he said triumphantly:
"They happen to have a landing project during this period! Mr. President, I have an idea!"
President Biden was full of expectation, waved his hand, and urged:
"Secretary of State Jack, say your idea out loud!"
Jack straightened his back and raised his voice, his tone trembling slightly with excitement:
"Now it's time for us to hold our heads high!"
"I propose that the upcoming landing plan be broadcast live globally, so that the whole world can see that our US technology strength is not worse than the Dragon Country... by much!"
After speaking, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and a hint of imperceptible contempt flashed in his eyes!
That was the rebound after being suppressed by the rise of Dragon Country technology for a long time, an attempt to use this opportunity to regain the discourse power in technology and reshape the US's hegemony in the global technology field.
President Biden heard this and slapped the table again!
"Good! Do as you say!"
"And the Dragon Country has not yet mastered the ability to land on Mars with people. When we land on Mars for the first time, we will definitely let those guys in the Dragon Country know how powerful we are!"
After speaking, he crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair, as if he had already seen the amazed eyes of global audiences and the annoyed expressions of the Dragon Country's high-level officials!
He was immersed in the upcoming "glorious moment," unable to extricate himself.
Once the news spread, global media exploded, and major news agencies adjusted their layouts, reserving time slots to broadcast the entire process of this world-renowned landing plan.
On social platforms, netizens from various countries also exploded. The topic's popularity rose like a rocket, and various viewpoints collided fiercely.
"The US has really spent a lot of money this time. If they successfully land on Mars, their technological strength cannot be underestimated!"
"Hmph, the Dragon Country was so arrogant before, why is there no movement now? I guess they were shocked by the US's big move this time!"
"Don't be happy too early. The Dragon Country has always liked to do big things silently. Maybe they are just waiting to see the US make a fool of themselves!"
Back in the Dragon Country, when the public first heard this news, they inevitably felt a little worried and suspicious. After all, the technical difficulty of landing people on a planet like Mars is extremely high, and the US was making such a big fanfare—it seemed they were sure to win.
But soon, this worry was replaced by trust in their own scientific research strength!
Various voices of cheering and encouragement on the Internet emerged one after another.
"What are we afraid of in the Dragon Country? We have overcome so many difficulties before; what is this little storm!"
"Believe that the researchers are brewing a big move, waiting to slap the US in the face!"
"I believe in our motherland; maybe they are already waiting for the US on Mars!"