Chapter 4: Blood
Nan Binghuai tried his best to suppress his excitement in front of everyone: "Comrades, I am over sixty years old this year, and I have already passed the best time of my life, although I am under the aura of an astronomer admired by others, my dream has not come true. What exactly is my dream? That is to unravel the mystery of this world outside the body. Ever since I was a child, I have always loved the stars in the sky, and I have always been curious about the little shining stars that can hang in the night sky, and I always want to make them clear. I then chose the profession of astronomy, and in order to thirst for astronomical knowledge, I stayed abroad, because I published some papers, which were valued by foreign colleagues, and I tried my best to keep me to develop abroad. But as early as when I was young, I admired the older generation of scientists who broke through many obstacles and resolutely returned to their motherland, which was still poor at that time, to engage in scientific research. Their heroic deeds have left a deep imprint on my heart. Therefore, I am inspired to be like them, and to dedicate my youth and enthusiasm to the astronomical cause of the motherland. However, I have been engaged in the astronomical industry for most of my life, but I found that I had not made any breakthroughs in this field, and I felt that I was going to regret it for the rest of my life, when my motherland suddenly gave me this opportunity. I am not a person who is very happy about my achievements, and even if I am fortunate enough to be involved in this great project, I will keep it a secret from the outside world, including my own family. The only thing I pursue is to let my worth shine in this glorious position. I am grateful to the country and to the experts for this opportunity for me. I will devote my whole life to this great project, until I die. β
Bang Bang Bang!
The experts couldn't help but applaud Nan Binghuai's innocence of boxing.
The old man Chen Deming couldn't help but stretch out his hand to him, and at the same time said with tears in his eyes: "Thank you, because this majestic project is not only your personal dream, but also the dream of generations of us astronomers. Now, our dream is about to become a reality, and it can be regarded as the dream of several generations of astronomical people engaged in the motherland. I thank you on their behalf. β
Nan Binghuai was a little frightened in the face of the confession of an old expert with much more qualifications than himself: "Old Chen is serious, although I am in charge of this project, I can't do without your support and guidance. If I say thank you, I should thank you. β
Vice President Ding hurriedly waved his hand: "Both of them are authoritative astronomical scientists, so don't be humble with each other, because the project we want to carry out is the collective effort of several generations of astronomers, including you. β
When it was time to convene an enlarged plenary meeting, Nan Binghuai walked to the rostrum with all the authoritative experts present. At this moment, he faced the eyes cast by the audience, looking full of confidence, and his steps were extremely solid.
When Vice President Ding finally announced the establishment of the national FAST project and Nan Binghuai as the chief engineer of the project, the audience erupted in thunderous applause. Scientists have all applauded the country's strategic decision.
Looking at the eyes full of expectation and encouragement in the audience, Nan Binghuai's eyes blurred again, and he immediately got up and bowed nearly ninety degrees to the stage.
Next, Nan Binghuai will discuss the formation of a team with Li Dequan, another leader of the FAST project. Many of the scientists who attended the conference enthusiastically signed up to join the technical PR team...
Nan Binghuai simply handed over the screening work to Li Dequan, and he had to settle down and draw drawings-
Of course, the drawing of this blueprint is also a huge project. Nan Binghuai had to work day and night in his own studio at the Ziguang Observatory to develop blueprints. This is the mission he should undertake as the chief scientist of the engineering project. However, in order to make the construction of this 'Sky Eye' project perfect, he also listened to the opinions of the scientific and technological elites who joined one after another, and added many elements to the blueprint, so that the future of China's 'Sky Eye' can not only see the farthest, but also distinguish more clearly.
Zhu Xu, the technical backbone of the team, is a doctor of astronomy in his thirties, who has a unique research concept of external space, and has also been appreciated by Nan Binghuai and promoted to the middle force of the team. In the process of participating in the drawing of the blueprint, he boldly proposed: "Professor Nan, if we add RS-76 spiral transistors to our 'Sky Eye', it will allow our 'Sky Eye' to distinguish the dark matter in outer space, and achieve the function of detecting the micro world from the macrocosm." β
Nan Binghuai nodded, and at the same time frowned slightly: "It's a pity that our country does not have a manufacturer of RS-76 spiral transistors, if it is listed on the drawings, it will be in a dilemma in the later construction process." β
Zhu Xu smiled slightly: "Professor Nan should list it up." After all, there is still a long way to go before construction. We'll figure it out when the time comes. β
"But... We've got to put this special transistor in place before. β
Zhu Xu pondered: "Due to the special role of this transistor, only country F in the world has the ability to produce and use it for a human medical device. I have studied and worked in the country for many years, and I have made many friends from all walks of life, and I hope that through their help, I can strive to purchase this kind of components. β
Nan Binghuai's eyes lit up: "Okay, you immediately contact them and strive to implement this special transistor as soon as possible." β
"Okay, just wait for my good news." Zhu Xu was pleased to contact the matter of purchasing RS-76 spiral transistors.
After Nan Binghuai waited for Zhu Xu to get up and leave, after careful consideration, he immediately instructed the young assistant: "Xiao Li, immediately add this transistor component to the computer." β
The assistant's name was Li Zhan, and he was not yet thirty years old, but he was a genius at computers. Nan Binghuai used his expertise to draw the huge project of FAST blueprint through the computer.
Li Zhan cautiously reminded while installing this kind of component on the computer under the guidance of Nan Binghuai: "Professor Nan, since this transistor is a unique product of country F, will it ask us for a price in the procurement process?" β
Nan Binghuai's expression was very solemn: "Their sky-high asking price is not terrible, but what worries me the most is that the transistor is not for sale." β
Li Zhan was stunned for a moment, and then nodded again and again: "It's completely possible." Since Western countries have been carrying out a technological blockade on our country, will country F, as a member of them, ban the sale of such sensitive high-tech products to our country? β
Nan Binghuai's brows furrowed even deeper: "It's completely possible." β
Li Zhan was a little puzzled: "Since you have realized this, why did you still let me add that kind of element?" β
Nan Binghuai pondered for a moment before he said meaningfully: "The country has made great determination about this FAST project, and there are hundreds of scientific research units across the country working together. So there's no reason why we shouldn't make this country's mega-project a little more perfect, at least to make it a few decades ahead of the world. β
"Even so, what are we going to do if we don't have it?"
Nan Binghuai smiled indifferently: "Can a living person still be suffocated to death by urine?" We have to believe in our own abilities. β
"Teacher Nan, someone is looking for you!" At this moment, a middle-aged man pushed the door in and looked at Nan Binghuai tentatively, "Is it convenient for you to see him?" β
Nan Binghuai saw that it was Liu Shuguang, a member of the team, and he was also his student, so he couldn't help but wonder: "Xiao Liu, who is he?" What does it have to do with you? β
Liu Shuguang stared at his mentor in amazement: "You... Why are you asking? β
"Haha, in this special period, people often come to my door and ask me to join this team. And you are most disgusted that people have bothered me about this, but how did you become a messenger this time? β
Liu Shuguang's face turned red: "This time it's Cheng Xuedong who came to you." He came from Shangjiang to find you, can I not convey it? β
Nan Binghuai was stunned, and immediately got up and walked out-
Liu Shuguang and Li Zhan couldn't help but smile at each other when they saw him in a hurry.
In the reception room of the observatory, a man in his forties was wandering back, he was tall, wearing a blue-gray suit and orange tie, looking at his face, his sideburns were slightly bald, his eyebrows were thick and neat, and his eyes were sparkling. However, in the uneasy waiting, it is difficult to hide a sense of vicissitudes.
"Teacher Nan!"
The middle-aged man heard the sound of hurried footsteps in the corridor outside the door, and immediately turned around to follow the sound, and when he saw that it was Nan Binghuai, he immediately greeted him excitedly.
Nan Binghuai's eyes were a little moist, he stretched out a hand and let the other party's two hands hold it tightly, and issued a concerned tone: "Xiao Cheng, why are you here?" β
It turned out that this middle-aged man was also a proud protΓ©gΓ© of Nan Binghuai, the famous astronomer Cheng Xuedong.
Cheng Xuedong was extremely excited: "You always have to do such a big project, can I still stay at home?" β
"Is everything arranged at home?"
Cheng Xuedong nodded again and again: "Well, my dad has already settled in the ground." β
Nan Binghuai's expression was still concerned: "What about your wife Shuzhen?" Isn't she suffering from severe diabetes? β
"Vigilly will take care of her mother."
"Alas, Xiaowei is about to take the college entrance examination, and she still needs your care, how can she have the energy to take care of her mother? You're just playing the piano randomly! β
Cheng Xuedong's expression was very entangled: "I'm a scientist, I can't always be entangled by family trivialities, right?" β
Nan Binghuai looked very solemn: "Xiao Cheng, but you are first and foremost a husband and father, and you must bear the corresponding responsibilities." β
"Either way, I'm going to be part of this work."
"Which job?"
"Of course, it's the FAST project. Do you still want to hide it from me? β
"But the state has not officially announced this project to the outside world."
"Alas, maybe ordinary people won't take it as a thing even if it is announced, but we, the long-awaited scientific researchers, can't turn a deaf ear? You can't get through on your mobile phone now, and it seems like you're going to isolate yourself from the outside world, can you still hide it from me? β
"That's why you've found it."
"There's no way, since I can't contact you directly, I have to go thousands of miles to find the door."
Nan Binghuai pondered for a while before explaining softly: "Xiao Cheng, I haven't reached the step of isolation yet, but I came to me at this sensitive time, and there are too many people who ask to participate in this project, and I am committed to drawing engineering drawings, so I have to keep myself in a quiet environment." β
"Mr. Nan, I am different from others, no matter what, I must participate in this project. Because the FAST project in China is also a dream of mine since I was a child. β
"I'm not trying to shut you out, but your family?"
"Teacher Nan, please believe me, I will definitely take care of the family."
"Xiao Cheng, you have to think clearly, once you join this work, I'm afraid you will work day and night, and you won't be able to take care of your home at all. You can't leave another regret for the sake of one dream, right? β
Cheng Xuedong's nose was sour: "Teacher, please rest assured, Shuzhen is very considerate of me." She was also very supportive. β
Nan Binghuai couldn't help sighing: "Xiao Cheng, you should think about it carefully." β
"Teacher, don't think about it anymore, because I've thought about it all the way here. If I miss this project, I will regret it for the rest of my life. β
Nan Binghuai was shocked in his heart, and couldn't help staring at his proud protΓ©gΓ© affectionately, understanding his inner feelings very well, just as he understood himself. He knows that as a top scientist in the country, if he can't make achievements that he is proud of in his lifetime, he will be depressed for the rest of his life.
Thinking of this, he finally patted his protΓ©gΓ©'s shoulder emotionally: "Xiao Cheng, come in with me." β
Of course, Cheng Xuedong understood the meaning of the teacher's action, and couldn't help but boil the blood all over his body, and followed behind the teacher with tears in his eyes-