7: Chapter 007 "Project Chasing the Light" Launched!
Elder Chen's words, "breaking the blockade, the hope of overtaking," were like a clap of thunder, exploding in the silent analysis room and echoing in everyone's hearts.
The center director's expression instantly became incredibly solemn; he fully understood the gravity of the situation. For the rigorous Elder Chen, who had seen it all in his life, to lose his composure like this and speak such words, the contents of those two file folders were likely truly "national treasures" capable of stirring up the world!
"Understood! I will report this immediately!" Without any hesitation, the director grabbed the red telephone again. This time, he connected directly to the highest-level office. The call was brief and urgent, but every word carried immense weight.
Su Xiaowan stood to the side, her heart similarly racing with excitement. Although she didn't fully grasp the specific value of the two material technologies, she could clearly sense from Elder Chen's reaction and the heavy, iron-like atmosphere in the room that a major turning point might have been born tonight. And her duty was to guard the source of this secret.
Time ticked away in anxious anticipation. In less than twenty minutes, the door to the analysis room was pushed open again. A middle-aged man in military uniform, his epaulettes gleaming, strode in with a powerful gait. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, and he carried the iron-blooded aura of a seasoned battlefield veteran. Behind him followed two cold-faced, reserved attendants.
"Elder Chen, Director." The newcomer's voice was deep, carrying unquestionable authority. "I have been briefed on the situation. The highest order has been issued: as of this moment, the 'Chasing Light Project' is officially launched! I am Long Zhantian, and I am responsible for the security and coordination of this project."
Long Zhantian! Hearing this name, even Elder Chen was slightly moved. This head of the "S.H.I.E.L.D." was a sharp sword guarding the most core secrets of the Dragon Kingdom. His appearance itself represented the highest level of unparalleled attention to this matter.
"General Long!" Elder Chen took a step forward and firmly shook Long Zhantian's hand. "The information is right here. We must verify it as soon as possible; we must find 'Patriot X'!"
"Rest assured, Elder Chen, the 'Chasing Light Project' has been given the highest priority." Long Zhantian's gaze swept over the "Patriot X" signature on the main screen, his eyes sharp as knives. "We have three tasks: first, led by you, Elder Chen, we will organize absolutely reliable experts in relevant fields to immediately conduct theoretical verification and experimental reproduction of the technical data; second, I will be responsible for ensuring the entire project remains absolutely confidential and eliminating all potential threats; third, find 'Patriot X', ascertain their identity and intentions, and provide the highest level of protection!"
His words were clear and organized, with a soldier's decisiveness. "The project headquarters will be established at the 'Hidden Dragon' Base. All participants will enter a state of isolation starting now, with full communication control. Comrade Su Xiaowan."
"Present!" Su Xiaowan immediately straightened her back.
"As the direct contact for the information channel, you are assigned to the project's core team. You will continue to be responsible for communication attempts and technical analysis with 'Patriot X', while also assisting with internal network screening."
"Yes!"
Orders were issued one after another, and the most precise and powerful parts of the entire state machine began to operate efficiently around this sudden "Chasing Light Project." The list of experts was finalized late at night, and special planes quietly took off from all over the country. The "Hidden Dragon" Base, located deep in the mountains of the southwest, was brightly lit and ready for reception. The security departments, like the most precise instruments, began to operate silently, screening for any potential hidden dangers.
Elder Chen watched everything unfolding rapidly before him, his heart surging with emotion. He took one last look at the screen; that mysterious "X" seemed to be quietly observing it all.
"Patriot X, wherever you are, please rest assured," Elder Chen thought to himself. "The spark you sent, the Dragon Kingdom will surely let it start a prairie fire!"
Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, in that ordinary rented room, Lin Mo, oblivious to all this, had just used System Points to exchange for some basic laboratory equipment and raw materials. He looked at the new task quietly refreshing on the system interface in his mind—[Independently prepare a trace sample of 'Lunar Regolith Solidifier']—and took a deep breath.
He didn't know that the "Chasing Light Project" had already lit a torch for him. He only knew that he had to be faster and work harder.