In the early hours of January 1.

The streets of Washington are still quiet.

Last night was Chinese New Year's Eve, one of the ten important national holidays in the United States, although the holiday time is mixed with Christmas, most people still choose to have a party with friends or family on this day to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

However, not everyone is in the mood to enjoy this holiday.

At least not a certain Mr. President with cool hair.

Rather, he and the bureaucrats in the White House didn't close their eyes all night last night.

In a few hours, Huaguo will launch an ignition experiment on the controlled fusion demonstration reactor in the province of Suzhou, leaving them with little time left.

After making his Chinese New Year's Eve speech and tweet last night, he immediately convened a meeting of ministerial-level officials for an all-night meeting, and after the meeting, he made an appointment with the Chinese ambassador for a meeting.

At five o'clock in the morning, a black stretch car stopped downstairs in the Northwest District of Washington, the Chinese Embassy in the United States.

Accompanied by several members of his entourage, Mr. President, who was still wearing yesterday's suit, walked into the interior of the embassy after being received by the embassy staff.

"I'll get straight to the point," he gestured to Helms, who had accompanied him, to close the door, and Rumpo stared at Ambassador Sun Wenkai, who was sitting across from him, and said with a serious expression, "In about five hours, you will conduct a nuclear test in Haizhou, am I right?" ”

Hearing this, Ambassador Sun curled the corners of his mouth as if he had heard some funny joke.

didn't answer this question directly, I saw him put down the teacup in his hand and asked rhetorically.

"Who told you that?"

"It doesn't matter," Mr. President, who crossed his fingers on his knees and thought he had guessed, with a hint of pride flashing in his eyes, stared at him with an oppressive gaze, and continued unhurriedly, "According to the terms of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, all nuclear tests should be banned. However, according to information received by our intelligence system, it appears that you are violating this international convention. ”

As he said this, Rumpo tried to see a flaw in his expression.

To his disappointment, however, he saw nothing.

Even, he didn't see the shred of jealousy he wanted to see......

Picking up the teacup again, Ambassador Sun took a sip of hot tea and said unhurriedly: "It is a very novel way to interpret the study of controlled fusion as a nuclear test. If you don't know the difference, why not ask an expert in your country? ”

The corners of the president's mouth curled up with a cold arc.

He certainly knows the difference between the two.

But that doesn't mean he can't confuse the concepts between the two.

"Who can guarantee that what you say is true? Whatever you are planning, the international community needs a reasonable explanation for the secret experiments that took place in Area 900. If you're not doing something shady, then why don't you put your experiments under the watchful eye of the international community? ”

"Area 900?" For this sharp topic, Sun Wenkai laughed, "Is that what you call it there?" ”

The president said solemnly: "Please don't digress, I'm talking about something very serious." ”

Restraining the smile on his face, Sun Wenkai spoke slowly and quietly.

"If you want to pretend to be curious about what we're doing there, you don't have to get involved with the international community. The experiments carried out there are never a secret, and even when it comes to the secrets, not everyone can snoop on them. ”

The president said without changing his face: "We have the right to doubt. ”

"Yes, of course you have that right," Ambassador Sun Wenkai suddenly stopped talking and looked at his watch, "Your Excellency, it's 5:50 a.m. ”

The president frowned and said, "Is there any problem?" ”

Ambassador Sun said softly: "Before continuing to discuss this topic with you, I would like to take up half an hour of your time. ”

Eyebrows furrowed slightly, and the president leaned back.

"Oh? What is Mr. Sun's interesting proposal? ”

"It may not be particularly interesting for you," Ambassador Sun smiled softly and reached for the remote control from the coffee table, "but I still want to invite you to watch a show together." ”

Program?

The president was slightly stunned.

"What show?"

"News Network."

……

January 1 at 5:50 a.m. ET.

Converted to Beijing time, it is 18:50 on December 31.

At this moment, in the CCTV studio, the host Guo Qiang was looking at the press release in his hand, nervously making the final preparations.

Although there is a teleprompter to remind him when to say something, as a host, he must still have a comprehensive understanding of the whole event.

Today, in particular, is a special day.

Not only because it was the last day of 2019, but also because just a few hours ago, an earth-shattering event happened in Haizhou, Sioux Province.

The STAR-2 demonstration reactor project, led by the well-known Nobel laureate Professor Lu Zhou, with the cooperation of hundreds of research units across the country, finally lived up to expectations and was successfully ignited!

Under the instructions of the central government, in order to ensure that the news of the successful controlled fusion can be broadcast to the whole country in the first time, the editors of the newsroom have prepared four sets of plans for different situations to ensure that the news can be broadcast smoothly.

If nothing else, today's episode of the news will go down in history along with the news of the success of the Controlled Nuclear Fusion Demonstration Reactor......

And as the host who conveyed the news to a national audience, the pressure he took on was not trivial.

Taking a deep breath, Guo Qiang, who was sitting in front of the camera, took advantage of the last few seconds to relax his nervousness.

Standing behind the camera in the studio, the director who personally went into battle to direct made a gesture and signaled to him.

"Xiao Guo, you can start!"

"Okay," Guo Qiang nodded earnestly, facing the camera, revealing a smile that he had practiced countless times in advance.

"Good evening, everyone, today's time is December 31 in the Gregorian calendar, 7 p.m. ......"

As he has rehearsed countless times, Guo Qiang, who stared at the teleprompter, read out the content of the press release clearly.

Compared with other CCTV announcers whose main facial expressions are cold and serious, he is the one who likes to laugh more.

Especially in terms of personal style, in addition to being calm and atmospheric, he has a little more affinity than others. It is precisely for this reason that this news broadcast chose him as the host to stand here.

According to the director, the news broadcast of this episode is not only waiting for the whole country, but also the whole world.

As one of the country's windows to the world, the leader hopes that he can convey the news of the success of the controlled fusion experiment and the message of friendship and peace to the world through his calm and friendly image.

China's peaceful rise will not be premised on sacrificing the sovereignty of other countries.

“…… A few days ago, the STAR-2 demonstration reactor located in the Tianwan area of Haizhou City, Jiangsu Province, under the instructions of Chief Designer Lu, completed the final ignition experiment. ”

As soon as the screen turns, a short video is inserted, and the camera switches to the scene of the ignition.

There was no brilliant fire, no earth-shattering roar, just a modest control room, a row of blurred screens and consoles, and the man who pressed the button, and the cheers that followed.

Even through the screen, you can feel their excitement, excitement, and pride.

Guo Qiang, who was sitting in the studio, continued to recite Bai Dao in a clear and affinity voice.

“…… At present, the reactor is running stably, and the output power of the No. 1 generator set has successfully reached the expected 1000M. ”

"According to the original plan, the reactor will be gradually connected to the grid next year. It is expected that the installed capacity will be gradually increased to 50,000M within the year. At that time, the controllable fusion demonstration reactor that has completed the grid-connected work will meet the power supply demand of most areas in Jiangsu Province......"

The light of controlled fusion is lit.

It may not be long before the streets are full of electrically powered cars.

Perhaps it won't be long before the desalinated sea water can irrigate the Gobi into oases and fertile fields.

Perhaps it won't be long before those things that were originally only imaginary will come into reality one after another......

They have never been closer to the future.

When that day comes, oil will no longer be used as a fuel, but only as a raw material for industrial production.

From Hormuz to Malacca, from the Red Sea to the South China Sea, the strategic spurs that once stuck in the throat of China will no longer be the bones of fish stuck in the lifeblood of China's energy, and the national fortunes of the motherland will be as long as stars.

All this is what he can imagine standing here.

Deeply proud of the excited and cheering scholars in the video, Guo Qiang's eyes moistened unconsciously.

With a hint of excitement in his voice, he sat in front of the camera, holding the press release tightly with his hands.

Facing the expectant gaze of the people of the whole country, he solemnly and solemnly announced.

"Compatriots, the wheels of history are rolling forward, and we are already ahead of the times."

"The spark of controlled fusion illuminates hope and the future."

"History will remember this moment, and will remember those great scholars who dedicated their youth to the cause of scientific research for this hard-won moment!"

"And tomorrow, which is better than yesterday, will be witnessed by all of us!"

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Thanks to the book friends for their "hysterical elegance" and "0.618" for their rewards!!