Kristen. Thomas, Ph.D. from MIT, worked on manned rockets before resigning and returning to his hometown to found an aerospace technology company.

But as it turns out, not all technicians can become businessmen like Bill Gates, and after an investment failure, his company is on the verge of bankruptcy with $600 million in debt.

Fortunately, Xu Yuan appeared in time, and he was able to keep his life's work from being sold.

Of course, this comes at a price.

The first thing Xu Yuan did when he became chairman was to sell most of his company's assets at a low price, and at the same time offered their employees twice their original salaries and work visas to Qatar.

"Oh my God! Those devices are worth at least $300 million! And you sold them cheaply! As soon as the plane landed, the moment he saw Xu Yuan, Thomas began to spit heavily!

"Mr. Thomas, I don't think you're so nervous at all, don't you think those devices can be thrown in the trash?" led him into the car, and Xu Yuan returned.

"What do you mean?" Thomas, who was outspoken, immediately frowned.

"Literally, trust me, when you get to your destination, you'll be on the same page as me." Xu Yuan sat in the co-pilot's seat.

Sitting in the back seat of the car, Thomas glanced at the expressionless girl who was driving. Then he looked at Xu Yuan and asked nervously.

"Does she have a driver's license?"

Hearing this, the corners of Liu Ling's mouth twitched, where did this old man come from?

Xu Yuan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly laughed: "Don't worry, Mr. Thomas, I should be more afraid of death than you." ”

"Okay, but I have to warn you, even if you have money, there are some things that can't be bought with money alone, and I can tell you responsibly that it's absolutely impossible to build the rocket you want in this place."

"Really? Then you'll have to wait and see. Xu Yuan said nonchalantly.

Skimming nonchalantly, Thomas stopped talking.

Although Xu Yuan's attitude towards his company and his technology made him very unhappy, he had no reason to get along with his salary.

If he had a choice, he would certainly not have sold his life's work, but alas, the boss has changed.

In the face of the price offered by Xu Yuan, the other shareholders of the company almost did not hesitate to offer their shares.

Parking the car in the garage next to the dock, Xu Yuan pushed open the door, looked at Thomas with an impatient face, and said in English, "Okay, Mr. Thomas, we have to change the means of transportation." ”

Nodding, Thomas didn't say anything and simply walked towards the boat.

He wanted to see what could be more important in this place than the technology he was proud of.

Half an hour later, a desert island came into Thomas's eyes.

The bare island lies only a pile of gravel, and the sandy beach of golden sand winds its way into the sea, alternating between green and blue coastal scenery.

This bare, rocky and gravelly island is the southernmost island in Qatar, located on the north side of the equator line.

The flat land and wide sandbar are its only strengths, and the factory building that stands in the middle of the island has not yet been painted, apparently built only recently.

"This is where our company is located?" Looking at the bare factory, the corners of Thomas's mouth twitched.

He felt like he had been cheated by a contract, and it was like being exiled to work.

"Of course not, until the office building is built, you will be temporarily working in the Wishing Star Trading Company building on the main island, and of course, your main task is to study the information I have provided to you."

"Huh? Information you provide to us. Thomas raised his eyebrows, apparently dismissive of Xu Yuan's statement.

Regarding Thomas's conceit, Xu Yuan just smiled slightly and did not give any explanation.

"It's here, let's get off the boat."

After walking a few hundred meters, the three came to the front of the warehouse.

Pushing open the door of the warehouse, Xu Yuan waved his hand to drive away the ash in front of his nose, and then walked to the edge of the warehouse and opened the metal shutters.

As sunlight poured in, Thomas snapped his attention to the rocket engine on a large square iron frame.

The cylindrical body, the bowl-shaped tail end, and the petite volume make one wonder if it can bear a rocket more than a dozen times its volume.

"What is this?" Thomas stepped forward and tapped his finger on it.

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-12 rocket engine, that is, the technology I am going to show you. As he spoke, Xu Yuan handed him the tablet containing technical parameters and 3D concept drawings.

This is the rocket engine that the scientific research laboratory showed to Xu Yuan at the Aerospace Science and Technology Research Institute last time.

From every screw to every wire, this engine is completely built by 3D printing technology, costing 50,000 star dollars, and the propellant used in the rocket costs about 1,000 star dollars per ton.

Of course, since the materials can be shipped from the present world, the actual cost of these things may be cheaper.

After just one glance, Thomas immediately opened his mouth and complained.

"It's just nonsense, such an engine is simply impossible to achieve with current technology, what about materials? It is simply impossible for an ordinary engine to withstand such pressures and high temperatures...... Oh no! How is this possible... Wait, what exactly is the chemical formula of this rocket propellant. ”

Thomas's brow furrowed, and the expression on his face kept changing, sometimes shaking his head, sometimes in amazement, sometimes with round eyes......

In the end, his expression froze on the jaw-dropping!

"It's ridiculous, it's not all genius, it's just beyond the technology on Earth...... Oh God! ”

Thomas's hand holding the tablet trembled, "This must work, no, it's just theoretical... But if you realize it......"

Suddenly, Thomas turned his head to look at Xu Yuan and grabbed Xu Yuan's shoulder with a fanatical expression.

"Please, can you introduce me to the designer of this rocket engine? He's a genius. ”

"I'll pass on your compliments on your behalf, but I'm sorry I can't introduce him to you just yet." Xu Yuan shook his head and said.

"Why! Are you worried about me leaking secrets? Don't worry, no matter how harsh the confidentiality agreement is, I will sign it, please! There are a lot of questions I would like to ask him in person. Thomas said excitedly.

At this moment, his face no longer had the contempt he had when he first got off the ship.

The design concept and technological innovation of this rocket engine deeply impressed him and shattered his pride in technology.

"No, don't get me wrong, I have a lot of trust in your character, but the designer of this rocket is currently working on a project about the space shuttle, and I don't want to be disturbed by anyone,"

"You can understand that he is in retreat, and I promise that I will introduce him to you if I have the chance, and as for your questions, I will provide you with a detailed drawing of the rocket design, from which you should be able to get the answer. If that still doesn't solve your confusion, I can relay your questions on your behalf. Xu Yuan said casually.

"Wait, I have another question, such a rocket engine cannot be completed with the industrial base of Qatar, where did you build ......?"

"This is it." Xu Yuan smiled.

"That's it?" Thomas was stunned.

"You've probably heard of 3D printing. This rocket engine is made by an industrial-grade 3D printer. ”

With a 3D printer, can you print such a high-strength material? And that "industrial-grade 3D printer". What is a new term?

Thomas was so caught up in the shock of the new technology that he forgot his words for a while.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan coughed lightly, interrupting his thoughts.

"Alright, now that you've finished reading, then Mr. Thomas, our trip for today is over, and we should go back."

"Nope! Let me stay here! Please! Thomas turned around and suddenly hugged the shell of the engine, making a look that he didn't want to leave.

Shaking his head a little helplessly, Xu Yuan spoke: "Mr. Thomas, I have to remind you that there is nothing here, and there is air conditioning and endless coffee in the building of the Star Wish Trading Company, as well as the complete design drawings of this rocket engine, even if you work there." ”

However, Thomas interrupted Xu Yuan's words very rudely and said unceremoniously.

"Just give me a tent and I'll sleep here!" And those documents, bring them for me, please! ”

Xu Yuanqiang held back a smile and nodded, "Okay then, but there is a confidentiality agreement that you may need to sign." ”

"No problem, I'm willing to make any agreement! As long as you are willing to give me the documents and let me live here. Thomas said hurriedly.