From all-round academic master to chief scientist

Time passed in a blink of an eye.

One month later.

February 9, 2026.

There is still exactly one week left before ignition time.

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"Gaoliang, is it time for the official ignition of the Golden Crow Project?"

In a very high-end conference room, the old man packed up the documents and agendas in his hands, and then asked someone present with a smile.

It was Ma Gaoliang, the director of the Science and Technology Bureau.

When Ma Gaoliang heard the old man's question, he immediately answered with a smile: "Yes, according to the schedule sent by Academician Lin, he plans to start the lighting ceremony at ten o'clock on New Year's Eve."

"It's ten o'clock on New Year's Eve." The old man nodded and said with a smile: "That seems to be when the Spring Festival Gala is being broadcast. You can tell him then. If he succeeds, we will go directly to the show. Announce this news to the people of the whole country on the Spring Festival Evening."

Another old man couldn't help but joke: "This is making the Spring Festival Gala become news."

The old man smiled and said: "That's okay. The Spring Festival Gala should be an occasion to spread good news to the people across the country. What's more, there will definitely be a lot of people there."

"That's right." The old man on the left smiled and said: "I heard that they had some problems last month, but with the efforts of Academician Lin, they solved it in less than a week. We, Academician Lin, , what a treasure.”

"That's a national treasure." The old man smiled.

At this time, Ma Gaoliang also smiled and echoed: "If Academician Lin hears you two say this, he will definitely be happy."

"Well, let's do it. By the way, let me tell him that we all believe in him and let him do it, whether it is success or failure."

Ma Gaoliang was shocked, this was equivalent to an ironclad book of alchemy.

Then he solemnly said: "I know, it just so happens that I was planning to go and watch them light the fire that day. I will tell him face to face then."

"It's better this way."

The old man smiled.

The old man on the left sighed: "Let the sun rise from the east first. Okay, okay. Things like controllable nuclear fusion should appear here first."

The people present all nodded in agreement.

It’s time for the ancient country located in the east to rekindle the sun that originally lit up for thousands of years but went out a hundred years ago.

…

The countdown to ignition is four days away.

"Mom, I won't be back on New Year's Eve. I probably won't be back until the first day of the new year."

"Oh, it's not the Spring Festival Gala. Who said that if you don't go home on New Year's Eve, you're going to the Spring Festival Gala? What's more, I'm going to attend the Spring Festival Gala as a researcher. Even if I really want to attend the Spring Festival Gala, I must be invited to sit in the first row below. On the table, I will definitely take you with me, son."

"What I have to do is more important than this Spring Festival Gala."

In Lin Xiao's office, Lin Xiao was holding a mobile phone and making calls at home, or in other words, "taking a leave" from home.

The ignition was going to be carried out on New Year's Eve night. As the chief engineer, he naturally could not leave. What's more, the person responsible for ignition at that time could only be him. There was no other choice.

Listening to her son's words, Yang Rong, who was far away at home in Jincheng City, felt regretful that she could not have New Year's Eve dinner with her son, but she also knew that her son's work was more important.

After all, her son is one of the country's most important scientists and someone admired by countless citizens.

To a certain extent, because of Lin Xiao's role model, a trend of advocating science has formed across the country.

And this kind of atmosphere is naturally a good atmosphere. It is a kind of spirit that can infect society.

Just like why there are so many Fields Medal winners in France, it is closely related to the emergence of many famous mathematicians in French history, as recorded in Gauss's biography.

If you ask a local in Paris why France has produced so many outstanding mathematicians in history, the local will answer: because the best among them went to study mathematics.

Therefore, it is this kind of cultural influence that allows France to always produce the best mathematicians in the world.

In the same way, the academic status of Britain, where Newton was born, is partly due to the great men who have appeared in its history.

As a role model, great men can bring great help to the development of a country. This is like a kind of belief, which is different from religious belief. This is a personal belief, and then let the believers follow such footsteps.

Lin Xiao has already brought such a change to his country, and it is different from those great men a few centuries ago. Because of the lack of information, the great man effect they produced is lagging behind, but it is different in modern times. , the things that Lin Xiao did could spread quickly, so they quickly had such an effect in the country.

In addition, some self-media will find that making Lin Xiao’s videos is very popular, which will inspire them to make many videos related to Lin Xiao. For many people in modern times, watching videos is another way of doing it. It is a common thing, so with the spontaneous spread of so many self-media, it also has the same effect.

So just like that, the nationwide upsurge in admiration for science will always be reflected in reality, and Yang Rong is a primary school teacher, so she can also feel the changes in the students she teaches. Those children begin to like to talk about Her son, and then started to learn from her son.

Therefore, Yang Rong would not affect her son's work before, and she would certainly not do so now.

"Okay, I understand. You can just do your job with peace of mind... But what about you? Is it that important?"

As soon as she asked, Yang Rong realized that she shouldn't ask, so she quickly said: "Forget it, if it involves confidentiality, don't say it."

She knew that when foreign spies leaked secrets, she and Lin's father realized at that time that their son was already burdened with many national secrets.

But Lin Xiao smiled and said: "It's not a secret. Anyway, you will know in a few days."

"In short, I want to light a sun on our earth!"

"Light the sun?" Yang Rong was stunned. Although she had a basic understanding of what nuclear fusion was because Lin Xiao was the chief engineer of the Golden Crow Project, she still didn't understand the meaning of Lin Xiao's statement. She subconsciously wondered if this was It was very dangerous, so he said: "Isn't this dangerous? How high is the sun?"

Hearing her mother's worries, Lin Xiao couldn't help but laugh and said: "It's over 100 million degrees, but it's very safe anyway. Just rest assured. It's not like you don't know about the nuclear fusion project of the Golden Crow."

Only then did Yang Rong realize that what Lin Xiao was talking about was nuclear fusion, and she felt a little relieved, but still said, "You still have to be careful."

"Yeah, I know, it won't be a problem."

Lin Xiao smiled and said, and at this time he heard a knock on the door. He first shouted "Please come in", and then said to the mobile phone: "I have to continue working, let's not talk about it for now."

"Well, then go ahead and do your work. Bye." Although Yang Rong wanted to chat with her son for a few more words, she gave up the idea of ​​continuing the conversation after hearing this.

"Well, bye." Lin Xiao hung up the phone, and then saw Song Tao and Li Gang walking in.

"Are you talking to someone at home?" Song Tao said with a smile.

"Well, after all, I can't go back on New Year's Eve."

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "What about you?"

"We have already fought." Song Tao said.

After all, the lighting ceremony was not just for Lin Xiao, there were many people who wanted to stay.

"Then how many people can we stay here after starting the fire this time?" Lin Xiao asked.

Song Tao laughed and said: "You may not believe it, but all the staff plan to stay! More than a thousand people!"

Lin Xiao was suddenly surprised, "Did everyone say they want to stay? None of them will go back."

"Yes, you heard it right, they all have to stay." Song Tao said, "No one will go back."

"After all, this is the last moment."

Song Tao said with emotion, the final ignition will lead to a prosperous road from now on, or it will be ridiculed by others, just at that moment a few days later.

"That's right." Lin Xiao nodded slightly, "It seems that there won't be any problems."

"Yeah." Song Tao nodded slightly.

Lin Xiao stood up and said, "Then let's check it from beginning to end."

"Okay, let's go together." Song Tao and Li Gang both said, and then they both followed and started the final inspection.

Time finally passed and it came to February 16, 2026.

New Year's Eve.

Countdown to ignition, three hours.

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Jinwu Project Research Institute, in the building where the Jinwu Fusion Reactor is located.

Different from the joyful celebrations across the country where families are preparing to welcome the New Year, here, things are getting busy.

More than a thousand people in the entire Golden Crow Project are preparing for the upcoming ignition.

In the main control room, Lin Xiao held a walkie-talkie and shouted: "Are the people in the heating team in place? There are still two hours. Anyone who wants to go to the toilet should hurry up."

"And the electric power team, call the people at the electric power bureau and tell them that if there is a power outage, I will go directly to Zhonghai to file a lawsuit against them!"

"Immediately, the final exam of our Golden Crow program will be held. Please be fully prepared. Then when the whole country celebrates tomorrow, we have booked a charter flight and will send all the heroes back so that your families can Witness the triumph of you heroes! Okay?!"

After listening to his words, everyone present shouted: "Okay!"

"That's right!"

Lin Xiao laughed loudly.

At this time, someone patted him from behind and said with a smile, "I've never seen you look so excited."

Lin Xiao was startled, turned around and saw that it was Ma Gaoliang. He couldn't help but smile and said, "You are not at home to celebrate the New Year, why did you come here?"

"This is controllable nuclear fusion ignition. The sun was born here. Hey, if you missed this, how could you?" Ma Gaoliang said with a smile.

Lin Xiao smiled and suddenly noticed some white spots attached to the surface of Ma Gaoliang's coat, and couldn't help but ask: "Is it snowing outside?"

"Yes, it's snowing. It just started snowing when we got off the plane. It's quite heavy." Ma Gaoliang patted his clothes and said with a smile, "Snow heralds a good harvest. Maybe it will show you that the golden crow will It will bring us a good year."

Lin Xiao laughed: "This must be the case."

"Okay, if you say this, I'll be relieved." Ma Gaoliang said with a smile: "In addition, the superiors also asked me to bring you a few words."

"The superiors believe in you and let you go and do it, regardless of success or failure."

Hearing this, Lin Xiao was stunned, and then said solemnly: "I know, but believe me, no one will be disappointed."

"Well, except abroad." Ma Gaoliang smiled.

Lin Xiao also laughed.

"Oh, by the way, there is another good news, that is, if you succeed here, we will release the news to you directly on the Spring Festival Gala."

Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said: "It seems that this time, we really have to go to the Spring Festival Gala. Of course, it would be better if it could be broadcast live directly."

When Ma Gaoliang heard what he said, although he knew he was joking, he still said: "It's not impossible to live broadcast, as long as you have enough confidence to succeed."

Lin Xiao was stunned, "Is it really possible? What about other programs?"

"Just cancel it. It's just singing and dancing anyway, so why not try something new?"

Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, then looked at so many people at the scene, and said: "If it can be arranged, of course I agree. Of course, all of us in the audience can be photographed."

He wants to give everyone in the Golden Crow Project a chance to attend the Spring Festival Gala.

Let the people of the whole country remember every hero of their Golden Crow Project.

"OK, no problem."