Top Student at Their Peak-Chapter 820 - 278: For a Better World (2)

Then everyone finally realized that although the Sky Shield Project was publicized, the confidentiality level during its development was the highest...

It turns out that after the project was approved, it was not without progress, nor was it completely without news.

In fact, many papers published by the project team led by Qiao Yu in top journals directly involved the communication, verification, and electronic defense principles of space defense satellites.

The engineers involved in the Sky Shield Project designed these satellites based on the team’s papers.

It turns out that it took aviation experts only four years to launch a network of ten satellites, a task that tested far more than just the launch capabilities of carrier rockets.

Behind this were satellite design and manufacturing; the production of high-power laser generators, the design and development of new materials, and the research of space charging devices...

In total, 27 enterprises and their subsidiaries, 16 universities, and more than 90 laboratories, comprising over 100,000 people, participated directly or indirectly in this project.

Even though about 99% of the participants didn’t even know that what they were doing was contributing to the Sky Shield Project.

It turns out...

Alright, there seem to be too many "turns out."

In the last five minutes, the long-missing young face finally appeared in the interview footage from the past four years.

After so long, the young guy seemed to have grown taller, his facial features had matured, and he looked much more composed than four years ago.

However, the only thing that hadn’t changed was his easy-going and interesting way of speaking. Even when facing the camera for an interview, he remained relaxed and flamboyant!

"Ah? Pressure? There’s no such thing! How could I have any pressure? If there’s pressure, it’s probably on my project team.

To be honest, my role in this project was more like the capitalist exploiting everyone’s hard work. If anyone didn’t do well, didn’t keep up with the research progress, they’d be fired! Absolutely no pressure."

"Academician Qiao, so you mean that the doubts about the Sky Shield Project circulating online have not caused you or your team any trouble?

Is it because from the beginning of this project, you always believed that our Planet-level space defense plan would definitely succeed? Right?"

On the TV screen, in an otherwise unremarkable office, except for a red phone on the desk, Qiao Yu sat there and laughed relaxedly.

"Haha, don’t joke. The people in the project team don’t have enough time for their research every day, let alone time to go online and read comments from netizens!

As for me, although I’m not that busy, I’d rather read a few more papers during that time instead of going online. Oh, and also have time to go on a date.

I barely have enough time for dating now, so where would I find time to care about what’s being said online? But just as you said, from the moment I proposed this project, I knew it would definitely succeed!

The reason is simple because the theory is already resolved! As for engineering challenges, Huaxia’s basic industrial strength is there, already thoroughly assessed.

Let me put it this way, if Huaxia can’t succeed in executing this project, then no other country in the world could, even if they collaborate. We have all the right conditions and people, so it would be unjust not to succeed."

...

It was probably because of Qiao Yu’s last statement that made the leaders of the Central Media decide to broadcast this interview.

Otherwise, today’s seven o’clock news would probably need only another fifteen minutes to cover.

After all, when discussing such a significant topic, talking about not missing out on dating can seem somewhat informal.

The reason it wasn’t edited out was also because the senior leader decided it.

The young people these days, in their twenties, are just at the time for romance, and this interview content fittingly highlights the vitality and youth of Huaxia’s young people.

Of course, what’s actually been edited out is the main content.

Considering that at the Asian Situation Awareness Center, Qiao Yu actually accepted a full twenty-minute interview, and the aired content was edited down to only four minutes and thirty seconds.

It took a legal battle all the way up to the senior leader to decide to broadcast it, imagining how relaxed Qiao Yu was during the interview. Essentially, he said everything in those valuable video materials.

...

"This kid..." In Qiuzhai’s office, Elder Yuan, full of energy, pointed at Qiao Yu on TV, and then he couldn’t stop grinning, taking a long time to think of something to say.

Qiao Yu had grown up, and the old man had grown older, especially when he laughed; the lines on his face looked deeper.

Next to him, watching TV with the old man, Qiao Xi also smiled warmly.

After coming to Beijing, she seemed to have had a good life, as four years hadn’t left many marks on this woman’s face.

Perhaps it’s because of staying in the academic environment for a long time and being surrounded by professors, adding a touch of intellectual beauty to her already gentle demeanor.

"Well said!" After a while, Elder Yuan finally managed to squeeze out those simple three words.

"Please don’t always praise him in front of him, this child’s nature has always been lively, and he could easily lose his direction."

Qiao Xi said quite objectively.

"Haha, let him indulge! Qiao Xi, you’re just too strict with the child. If I were his age and managed to lead such a big project successfully, I would also be walking on cloud nine!

Tian Yanzhen, although not very outstanding academically, was capable in choosing students! His greatest academic contribution in this life was recruiting such a good student!

It’s just a pity we can’t hold a celebration for this kid today; he’ll be busy for a while longer. But that’s alright, we’ll have a celebration together later."

Yuan Zhengxin cheerfully rambled on.

"Qiao Yu still has to be busy for a while?" Qiao Xi was a bit surprised.

In some respect, both mother and son thought the same. It seemed sensible to take a break after finishing such a large project. Being busy still didn’t make much sense.

"Yes, he’s leading not just one project. And as far as I know, most of his attention is on another project.

Actually, the first-generation quantum simulation computer prototype has long been out. The reason it hasn’t been publicly reported is that it was waiting for the Sky Shield drill’s success today!

So next, Qiao Yu has to focus on mass production of the first-generation quantum simulation computer, confirm the first-generation computer’s product launch time, and he’ll have to preside over it."

Yuan smilingly explained.

After finishing, he felt there was more to say, and added, "You always say that a little praise makes Qiao Yu careless, but I see otherwise. From start to finish, his mind has been very clear.

Otherwise, why would a successful quantum simulation computer project still be kept under wraps without being announced? He just wants everyone in the world to remain as calm as he is!"

Qiao Xi smiled; she suddenly found Elder Yuan increasingly resembling Qiao Yu’s grandfather.

Because back then, Qiao Yu’s grandfather was the same, always finding ways to praise him.

Of course, the child indeed was outstanding, now seemingly more so.

With these thoughts in mind, suddenly the old man’s conversation shifted sharply, turning directly to her.

"By the way, Qiao Xi, now that your son is so excellent, you have to make some effort, too, right? Why hasn’t your paper been completed yet? You’ve been researching this one issue for four years, right?

Qiao Yu mentioned this to me the last time I saw him, asking me to urge you more! You don’t seriously want to take ten years to sharpen a sword, do you? I can’t wait that long!

Oh, and Qiao Yu also said should you fail to solve the issue this year, he plans to lend a hand! Though there’s nothing wrong with a son helping his mom, I still hope you can complete it yourself! After all, this topic is one you selected!"

Elder Yuan’s tone was gentle yet serious, while Qiao Xi was utterly surprised...

This brat! He actually meddled in her affairs?!