359: Chapter 358 I've finally found you, Tomoko!

"According to current incomplete statistics, the number of research personnel who have mysteriously disappeared has already exceeded 200."

Deputy Secretary-General Cao Tongguang paused. He frowned and continued.

"What has always puzzled us is this."

"The Pentagon was clearly the military command center of the old United States, so why did it secretly summon so many research personnel before the war?"

"In the past, the Pentagon never summoned researchers in such large batches."

"Among them were many internationally renowned scientists who had won numerous top technological awards."

"We previously suspected whether these personnel were assigned by the Pentagon to secretly participate in a national-level classified project of the United States."

"But looking at the evidence from various sources, that seems very unreasonable."

"Because after these research personnel left the Pentagon, they quickly disappeared secretly, without leaving any message even for their own families."

"The trail ended there."

"However, after multiple investigations, we still found some clues."

Saying this, Deputy Secretary-General Cao Tongguang looked at Zachary.

Zachary spoke up immediately.

"Officer, I have said everything I should say!"

"It was the CIA... oh no, it was Director Smith of the old Intelligence Agency."

"Smith once contacted me."

"He said that the Pentagon had a top-secret scientific research mission that required mobilizing a large number of researchers, especially those specializing in astrophysics and aerospace vehicles."

"He also said."

"This mission not only concerns the future of the United States, but is also the most cutting-edge scientific research mission for the technological level of Blue Star!"

"Even the most basic project output could crush those bullshit Exoskeleton Armor, Aerospace Fighter, and whatever else China has..."

As soon as these words were spoken, many people on the scene immediately burst into laughter.

"I hadn't witnessed how the upper echelons of the United States bragged internally before, but now I've seen it."

"Yes, it certainly crushed it."

Deputy Secretary-General Liu pointed to the huge artificial bomb crater lake nearby and couldn't help but laugh.

"They crushed themselves into Taiping Lake; would you say that counts as crushing or not!"

"Hahahaha..."

As soon as this sentence landed, everyone couldn't hold it back anymore and burst into loud laughter.

Zachary looked extremely embarrassed.

While everyone was laughing, Lin Mo, who was wearing the Exoskeleton Armor, had a serious expression inside his helmet.

On the side, Deputy Secretary-General Cao Tongguang couldn't help but speak up.

"Zachary, do you know who the leader in front of you is?"

Zachary raised his head and looked up at the fully armed Exoskeleton Armor soldier in front of him.

He shook his head and smiled apologetically.

"Wearing a helmet and not speaking, how the hell am I supposed to guess..."

Seeing that Zachary didn't speak.

"The person in front of you is none other than the pride of our China! The greatest and most outstanding scientist in the history of Blue Star!"

"The founder of the bullshit Exoskeleton Armor and Aerospace Fighter you mentioned!"

"Lin Mo!"

Zachary's legs went weak. If it weren't for someone supporting him, he almost wouldn't have been able to stand.

Because Deputy Secretary-General Cao Tongguang's voice was very loud and his tone was resonant.

Many people around gathered their gazes here.

Deputy Secretary-General Cao Tongguang was getting excited and intended to continue recounting Lin Mo's past achievements.

Lin Mo couldn't take it anymore and interrupted directly.

"Alright, alright, don't say anymore."

This series of extremely pretentious personal introductions.

If it were before, Lin Mo might have felt secretly pleased.

But now, he only felt embarrassed.

"Chief... Chief Designer Lin, I assure you, although I am a military scientist from the old United States and have participated in many special projects before."

"But because I was the person in charge of the Starlink multi-stage launch and recovery R&D work, and the project was at its most critical stage, I absolutely did not participate in that special project at the Pentagon!..."

Zachary's face was full of eagerness, trying every way to clear his name.

The Chinese authorities attached such great importance to that project that even Lin Mo had traveled here specifically.

He couldn't help but guess whether that project was extremely anti-human.

"You have to know, the Pentagon is capable of doing such anti-human things as launching over 1,000 intercontinental mushroom missiles at once, attempting to drag all of humanity to perish together."

"If I were involved, I'm afraid I really wouldn't be able to save my life!"

"Please don't be nervous, Dr. Zachary."

Looking at the trembling and eager NASB researcher Zachary in front of him.

Lin Mo said gently.

"I have always held respect for scientists from all countries on Blue Star."

"I even specifically read the authoritative paper you published in 'Science' last year."

Zachary widened his eyes.

He couldn't believe what he had just heard.

"Chief... Chief Designer Lin, are you telling the truth?"

Lin Mo smiled.

"Of course, your scientific argument regarding the multi-stage efficient recovery of Starlink satellites is very insightful."

"If there is an opportunity, I would also like to discuss it with you together."

Seeing that Lin Mo really knew him and had even studied his research.

Zachary's eyes instantly turned red.

"Oh... this... I am truly honored!"

Lin Mo continued to comfort him.

"Dr. Zachary, please understand."

"Before this, because your past experience directly concerns China's national security and even the safety of all human life, Chief Cao and other staff members might have been a bit rough when carrying out their work."

"But please rest assured, as long as you yourself are not a problem, our Chinese authorities will provide you with reasonable state compensation."

Zachary's face was full of excitement.

He hadn't dared to imagine before that he could receive such courteous treatment.

"Thank you, thank you Chief Designer Lin, thank you so much!..."

Lin Mo looked at Zachary and said.

"I will ask you a question."

Zachary's face was full of trepidation.

"Chief Designer Lin, please go ahead, I will tell you everything I know!"

Lin Mo paused slightly.

He asked seriously.

"Do you know about the Trisolaran Civilization?"

Zachary was confused at first, then excited.

"Trisolaran Civilization, what Trisolaran Civilization?"

"Oh, I know, of course I know!"

"Didn't you mention it last time when you were describing your third great dream?"

"That dream was truly amazing. I really admire your imagination. You are worthy of being the most outstanding scientist in the history of Blue Star. Even your dreams are much more sci-fi than normal people's. Let me tell you, I once had a dream similar to the Trisolaran dream!"

"Does this mean we are the same kind of people?"

"Oh! This is truly wonderful!"

"Please allow me to spend a little more time introducing my 'baka' dream..."

Zachary's face was full of excitement, talking endlessly.

Seeing that Lin Mo had no intention of interrupting.

Others also quietly listened to Zachary vividly describing his dream.

At this moment.

What everyone didn't know was.

Lin Mo's face, hidden by the Kunlun Armor helmet.

Had already revealed a trace of shock and ecstasy.

"[Congratulations host! You have successfully carried out a strategic intimidation against the Trisolaran Civilization, gaining 1 billion prestige points!]"

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