Upper Beijing.

Press office at a press conference.

Standing in front of the cameras of the media, the press spokesman, dressed in formal clothes, announced in a clear and solemn voice.

“…… Taking into account the ardent expectations of the international community, our senior management has decided after research that the application channel for the 'Tinder' project will be opened at the end of this month, and the international community is welcome to participate in this great cause related to the earth and the future of mankind. ”

The spokesman's voice fell, and the voice of surprise suddenly spread at the press conference.

Opening the "Tinder" program to the international community?

Why is the script a little different from what they originally thought?

Prior to this, the vast majority of international media portrayed the so-called "Tinder" as Huaguo's ambition to colonize space, and related research would naturally be carried out in a non-public form, but they did not expect that Huaguo would generously open the threshold to the international community to participate in the "Tinder" program.

As long as you have a professional level or above, you can submit an application to the department in charge of the project, and after approval, you can participate in the research project.

The investment of 1.5 billion RMB, which is converted into more than 200 million US dollars, is quite attractive for the vast majority of natural science researchers who are short of funds.

As Lu Zhou expected, after the Ministry of Science and Technology lifted the threshold for participation in the "Tinder" program, various applications for participating in research came from all over the world like snowflakes. Due to the large number of applications, in order to process these applications more quickly, the Ministry of Science and Technology has also set up a special section-level department to assist the project party of the "Tinder" project and coordinate this large-scale scientific research project.

As for the threshold of China's opening up of the "Tinder" plan, the international academic community is naturally happy and affirmative.

However, it is clear that not all of those who think this way.

For many Americans who have buried the pride of a great power in their bones, China's step-by-step approach in this space race is undoubtedly a provocation.

on a talk show in North America.

It happened to be a related topic.

The host, dressed in a white suit, sat on the sofa and handed the microphone to the pot-bellied guest sitting across from him, and asked in a funny tone.

"Jim, you're at the bank, right?"

"yes, what's wrong?"

"I think you're a person with a lot of life experience, can I interview you?"

"Of course, if I can answer."

"We all know that the country across the Pacific Ocean from us is recently rebuilding its biosphere and has invited many scholars to their homes to help them study together, what do you think of the decision of the Chinese people?"

The guest, Jim, said with a playful smile on his face.

"What do you think? What would you think of a man who has always been stingy with your neighbor suddenly opens his pocket to treat you to a beer? He's either in love with your car, or your wife, or both. ”

There was laughter from the audience.

The ridicule of politics is almost the usual practice of this kind of talk show.

Only this time, it's more explicit.

It's not just talk shows in North America, it's also the conservative print media.

For example, in the latest issue of the New York Times, it claimed that China's opening of the "Tinder" program to the international community was paving the way for its ambition to demonstrate space supremacy, and called on local research institutions and scholars in North America to participate in the project cautiously.

Seeing this report from the beginning to the end, Lu Zhou just smiled and didn't have any reaction.

It is not surprising that Americans would think like this.

After all, space supremacy established during the Cold War era has become part of America's national honor, and now that this pride is being challenged by rising stars, it is only natural that the North American media would be so bitter about this issue.

However, such reports have hardly any impact.

Unlike most conservative civilians, most scholars in natural science research are internationalists, and their research results benefit most of the world. Whoever is willing to pay for them to continue their research will work for whomever they want.

As long as the news of the opening of the "Tinder" plan is released, and there is no need to even publicize it too much, they will buy tickets and fly over.

Unless the Americans plan to restart Biosphere 3, it may be of some use, after all, most scholars would prefer to go to North America, which has better hardware and software conditions, to do such research.

Unfortunately, it is unrealistic to expect the US Congress to pay for this plan.

The California experimental reactor and NASA's "Ares" program are both funding black holes, and even the United States can hardly afford two mega projects at the same time as a large scientific research project.

Even if this funding black hole looks much smaller than the first two......

As for expecting Wall Street to pay, it is even more unrealistic.

The Rockefeller consortium has already been in this biosphere No. 2 pit once, and no capitalist will jump into this pit again without a special reason.

Time passed day by day, and soon it was before the Spring Festival.

All the launch work is ready, and the equipment that needs to be delivered to the moon has also been loaded onto the Xiangrui ship, which is ready to be launched on the day of the Spring Festival, to send a unique gift to the people of the whole country.

There are only 48 hours left until launch.

Director Li of the Bureau of Science and Industry rushed to Jinling from Beijing by high-speed train, and after arriving at the station, he didn't even look for a place to stay, and the first thing he did was to take a car to the launch site and find Lu Zhou, who was directing the staff to prepare for the work at the scene.

When he saw Director Li walking towards him quickly, Lu Zhou was slightly stunned, and then asked with a smile.

"Director Li? What are you doing here? ”

As soon as he heard this, Director Li immediately glared at him angrily.

"You're too embarrassed to ask!"

Lu Zhou: "......?" ”

What's so embarrassing about that?

It's not that I'm handsome.

Looking at the unconscious Lu Zhou, Director Li sighed and continued: "Don't pretend to be stupid, why I came to you don't know?" Let's be honest, you're all ready. ”

Lu Zhou said with a confused expression: "...... What are you ready for? ”

Seeing that Lu Zhou was still pretending to be stupid, Director Li persuaded him bitterly.

"There is still a big difference between a manned landing on the moon and a manned spaceflight! We still have some experience in manned spaceflight and then bring people back safely, but our experience in manned landing on the moon is 0, yes 0, you know? No one knows what will happen after they go up, and maybe it's possible that they will never come back! If you don't believe it, ask Nie Yun, or find someone from the astronaut brigade to ask, which person will go up after writing a suicide note? ”

"I know you're confident in your research, but I hope you're more aware of your safety! Even if you don't consider us, you should also consider your parents, your parents are just a son like you, if something goes wrong, how should I explain to your parents? ”

After doing it for a long time, this is what happened......

I thought it was!

Lu Zhou coughed lightly and hurriedly said.

"You can rest assured, last time I went up with the Xiangrui, I was already happy enough, and it was impossible to go up with me this time."

As soon as he heard this, Director Li was almost angry and hurt himself.

What about going to heaven for the sake of science?

Fun is the truth!

Director Li stared at Lu Zhou's eyes for a long time.

"I don't listen to your promises, I'll follow you the whole time on the day of launch! If you have to go up, then take me with you!" ”

Lu Zhou: "......"

Mom, isn't it just a day? As for the thief, do you leave me alone?

It's a head-scratching ......