Is it normal for a top student with an EQ of 20 to create a chip?

The money is already in hand, Director Lei will of course transfer the money to Luo Yao.

"Gong Luo, how much does it cost you in total?"

Luo Yao didn't care at all about the hundreds of millions. He said casually: "I just did some calculations on the engine maintenance methods. It doesn't cost much. Adding Baidi's usage fees and technical support costs, the total is 300 million."

"By the way, how much did the Chou countrymen counteroffer?"

Director Lei paused and said, "They didn't make a counteroffer."

"No counteroffer?"

"No."

Luo Yao regretted it. If he had known that the Chou people were so honest, he would have reported more.

“And what’s more, I was given ugly coins.”

Luo Yao:......

Talking about money with people who don’t understand technology is really profitable!

Luo Yao sighed.

In the end, Director Lei felt that Luo Yao's offer was too low, so he transferred 700 million ugly coins to Luo Yao to feel at ease.

The remaining money will be put into the field of aerospace research and development as funding for the next year.

"Gong Luo, Lao Zhou said that we must do our best to save face. Our future external caliber needs to be said that our total rescue cost is 2.6 billion. For humanitarian reasons, 600 million of it has been waived. .”

Or do you know how to be a human being?

Luo Yao was convinced.

He didn't expect that Lao Zhou had already thought about external publicity.

The next day, news leaked out.

"This time, China's rescue costs for rescuing the people trapped on Mars were very high. Out of humanitarian considerations, China finally decided to reduce the cost by 600 million. China showed its responsibility as a major country and not only successfully implemented the rescue operation, but also A great deal of sincerity and goodwill was shown on the issue of fees.”

Bill was so angry that he gritted his teeth after seeing the news.

He originally thought that after paying a high rescue fee, the matter would come to an end, but he did not expect that China would actually do this in terms of external relations.

This not only made him feel that he was being set up, but also made him feel that the other party was deliberately using this matter to show their righteousness.

Why is it that the other party is suspected of being good at taking advantage of others?

He called Director Lei angrily and wanted to ask why he did this.

After the call was connected, he said in a bad tone: "Director Lei, what do you mean? We paid so much, but you guys claimed that it was reduced by 600 million? This is disrespectful to us!"

Director Lei replied without blushing: "Mr. Bill, please calm down. The reduction is indeed true. We have a more detailed bill for you to check."

"We do this not to disrespect you, but out of consideration for the entire rescue operation, we must announce the truth to prevent other parties from making random guesses about us."

After hearing Director Lei's words, Bill was still dissatisfied, but he also knew that there was no point in continuing to struggle at this time.

He had no choice but to suppress his anger and said coldly: "Well, I hope you can keep your promise and ensure the success of this rescue operation. Otherwise, we will never give up!"

After hanging up the phone, Bill took a deep breath and tried to calm down.

He knew that this time things were beyond his control. He could only hope that the other party could complete the rescue operation as promised. He also began to think about how to better protect his own interests in future cooperation and avoid falling into another trap. Similar passive situation.

"Call Mark here, I have something to ask him." Bill said to Pique.

Mark came to Bill's office soon. When Bill saw him, he didn't say hello and said directly: "We are going to blow up Starship V3. Do you have any suggestions?"

mark:? ? ?

"Why blow it up?"

Bill gave Mark a cold look: "In order to prevent China's rescuers from bringing back key technical information on Starship V3, we cannot let China master our advanced technology, otherwise our leading position in the space field will be threatened. .”

After hearing this, Mark frowned, obviously surprised and puzzled by this decision. He hesitated for a moment, and then said: "However, we have paid a huge price to develop this starship before. If it really blows up, wouldn't all those investments be in vain?"

Bill sneered and said, "Mark, you should know that sometimes necessary sacrifices are necessary for the sake of the overall situation. We cannot give up long-term interests because of temporary losses."

"Then will the international community condemn us and think that what we have done..."

"not authentic?"

Bill interrupted Mark, his eyes flashing coldly, "Mark, there is no absolute fairness and justice in this world, only strength and interests."

"As long as we are strong enough, who dares to condemn us easily? As for those so-called morals and ethics, they are just shackles used by the weak to restrain the strong."

"As for the condemnation from the international community, well, as long as we are secretive enough, who can know that we ourselves blew up Starship V3?"

"But if Starship V3 is destroyed, we will lose contact with the exploration team."

Bill was unimpressed.

"So what?"

"Don't you know how to get information from the rescue team in China?"

"From Mars to here, we don't need to keep in constant contact with the people on the exploration team."

Mark was silent for a while, knowing that Bill's decisions were often not easy to change.

He took a deep breath. To him, Starship V3 was his youngest son.

He originally wanted to recover Starship V3, but now it seems that his hope has been lost.

"Then we can consider asking Tucker and others to activate the self-destruction device on Starship V3, and then detonate it after they evacuate. This can ensure that key technologies are not leaked and avoid attracting too much attention."

After hearing this, Bill's eyes flashed with admiration. He nodded and said, "This plan can be considered. You can arrange it and make sure everything is perfect."

Mark nodded in agreement, but the pain in his heart was hard to express.

He knew that he was about to end a project that had consumed countless efforts and resources, and this feeling was as painful as cutting flesh.

However, he also understood that he had to obey Bill's orders. Even if he was not satisfied with Bill's decision, he could only start arranging relevant matters.

He first contacted Tucker and others, explained the entire plan in detail, and emphasized the importance and confidentiality of the mission.

When Tucker and others learned that Chinese people were going to save them, they were all so happy that they were speechless.

Although they also felt sorry for the imminent destruction of Starship V3, they also understood that Starship V3 was now useless to them, and they expressed their full cooperation.

Next, Mark began to discuss with technicians the startup and detonation plan of the self-destruction program. After many discussions and simulations, they finally determined a plan that was both safe and effective.

After everything was ready, Mark reported the progress to Bill. Bill was very satisfied and instructed him to implement the plan as soon as possible.

After 26 days of long flight, Ji Hao and Wang Ying finally flew to the vicinity of Mars in Baidi.

Through the porthole, they saw Mars covered with dust and mist. The surface of Mars was covered by a thick layer of yellowish dust and mist. Just looking at it made them feel like they couldn't breathe smoothly.

The two piloted the Baidi spacecraft and cautiously approached the coordinates of starship V3 given by NASA.

As they approached, they began to implement their previously planned plan to communicate with the trapped personnel on Starship V3.

"This is the Chinese rescue team. We have arrived in Mars orbit and are preparing for rescue operations. Please report your situation and needs." Ji Hao called Starship V3 through the communication device.

I called three or four times in a row, but the other party didn't answer.

Ji Hao asked doubtfully: "Damn it, are they all dead?"

"It's most likely that the sandstorm has affected communications. Let's go down and take a look."

Wang Ying calmly analyzed that she knew that in a harsh environment like Mars, communication interruptions were common. She decided to go and find out personally to ensure the safety of the trapped people.

The two drove Baidi and slowly landed on the surface of Mars. They put on special space suits and carried life-support equipment on their backs. Before going down, Luo Yao in the command center asked them to turn on the camera.

"No matter what happens, you want to make sure the cameras are working."

After hearing Luo Yao's instructions, Ji Hao and Wang Ying immediately followed it.

Ji Hao skillfully adjusted the camera to ensure that it could capture Starship V3 and its surrounding environment in all directions without blind spots, while Wang Ying checked the life-support equipment to ensure that it could provide them with sufficient survival support in an emergency.

The two of them carefully set foot on this strange land.

Through the transparent mask of the spacesuit, I stared at this foreign world filled with smoke. The mountains and strange rocks in the distance were looming in the dust and mist.

Ji Hao and Wang Ying stood in front of the hatch, feeling the unique silence and desolation on Mars. Except for their breathing and the slight friction inside the spacesuit, there was almost no sound around them.

This dead atmosphere makes people feel a little depressed.

Martian dust and mist filled the air, making it almost impossible for them to see the road ahead, but relying on the advanced navigation system, they moved step by step in the direction of Starship V3.

Finally, they came to the vicinity of Starship V3, and the sight in front of them surprised them. Starship V3 suffered serious damage, and many structures had been broken into pieces and scattered on the ground.

"Did Starship V3 crash?"

"Why didn't NASA notify us?" Wang Ying said in confusion.

Due to the time difference, the images captured by Wang Ying and Ji Hao's cameras were delayed for about five minutes before reaching the Huaguo Aerospace Command Center.

Luo Yao looked at the scene in front of him, and after thinking about it for a moment, he knew what NASA had done.

"They don't think I want to study their starship, do they?" Luo Yao said with a complicated look.

"Why should I study this thing? Isn't the electric pusher nice?"

Luo Yao felt that he was quite insulted that he was interested in starships.

Director Lei and others on the side also reacted.

"I know that NASA has a strong sense of confidentiality, but I didn't expect that in order to prevent us from accessing Starship V3, they directly blew it up."

"This gesture is really big!"

"No, NASA is so careful about us, we should pay more attention."

After speaking, Director Lei said into the communication microphone: "Ji Hao, Wang Ying, be careful when you are looking for people. They may have blown up the starship and hid in the life-saving cabin."

"Don't walk into their life-saving cabin easily. Try to call them first."

"We must let them come out of the life-support cabin, and don't go in."

"We will synchronize your images to NASA from now on, so you should pay attention."

Director Lei was worried that Ji Hao and Wang Ying would act rashly, but fortunately, they were both cautious.

After receiving the news from Director Lei, they started taking action.

At this time, Tucker and the other three were indeed in the life-support cabin.

"When do you think the Chinese will arrive?"

"It's coming soon, the command center said it's only for a few days."

"Is their technology so good? They arrived in about a month?"

"I think it took us three months to arrive!"

Tucker and the other three people were crowded in the life-support cabin, and everyone had complicated and nervous moods.

Since the self-destruction device of Starship V3 was activated by them, they have been forced to hide in this small survival cabin and rely on limited resources to maintain their lives.

"Don't underestimate the development of China's aerospace technology." Carter said, "They have invested a lot of resources and energy in these years and achieved remarkable results. In the entire Blue Star, they are the only ones who dare to save us."

Tucker was silent for a while, seeming to digest the information. He knows that whether he wants to admit it or not, the rise of China's aerospace technology is an indisputable fact.

Moreover, now they are facing a critical moment of life and death, and they can only place their hope on the arrival of the Chinese rescue team.

"I hope they can come soon." Tucker sighed and said, "There are not many resources here, and we don't know how long we can last."

The other two people also fell silent. They knew that what Tucker said was true. The resources in the life-sustaining cabin were limited, and their physical and mental conditions were gradually deteriorating. If the Chinese rescue team could not arrive in time, they would probably die. Go crazy first.

Cruz suddenly felt a splitting headache, as if countless needles were piercing his brain.

He frowned tightly and pressed his temples with both hands, trying to relieve the sudden severe pain. His brain-computer device, the device that should have integrated with him and helped him better adapt to the Martian environment, now became the source of his pain.

"What's wrong, Cruz?" Tucker noticed Cruz's abnormality and asked with concern.

Cruz didn't answer. He just gritted his teeth and tried to endure the pain. His vision began to blur and his consciousness gradually blurred.

"Close, talk!" Tucker began to become anxious. He tried to shake Cruz's body, but Cruz seemed to have lost consciousness and did not respond at all.

"Oh my god, why did this happen!" Carter said in pain, holding his head.

She hopes someone else will respond to her now.

She looked at the fallen Cruz, and she was about to collapse too!

Just when they fell into silence, there was a sudden sound from the communication module of the survival cabin. Tucker immediately became alert and stared at the communication device nervously.

"I am the captain of the Chinese Martian Rescue Team and a member of the Ugly Exploration Team. Are you there?"

Mixed with the "beep" sound of electricity, Ji Hao's voice was received by the communication system in the life-support cabin.

Tucker did not find the sound unpleasant at all. On the contrary, he felt extremely excited. He immediately shouted to the communication device and responded: "We are here! We are in the life-support cabin. Get us out quickly!"

"Okay, you put on your spacesuits, open the life-support module, and come out first." Ji Hao followed Director Lei's instructions and asked them to go out first.

After Tucker heard Ji Hao's instructions, he immediately turned around and said to his companions: "Quick, let's put on our space suits and get ready to go out!"

They moved quickly, and everyone knew that time was running out. Although Cruise was feeling unwell, he managed to put on his spacesuit with the help of his companions.

The entrance to the life-saving cabin slowly opened, and Tucker and others walked out cautiously. They saw Wang Ying and Ji Hao wearing red spacesuits.

"Thank you, China Rescue Team!" Tucker said excitedly, with tears shining in his eyes.

"One of our team members, Cruz, suddenly developed a headache for some unknown reason. He is now in a critical condition and needs immediate medical assistance."

"Where are they?" Wang Ying asked with concern.

Tucker immediately pointed to the inside of the life-sustaining cabin and said anxiously: "He is still inside. He seems... to have a brain problem. We tried to contact him, but he has lost consciousness."

Wang Ying and Ji Hao looked at each other, with a trace of solemnity flashing in their eyes. They know that time is of the essence and they must act as soon as possible.

"Quick, let's go in and take a look!" Wang Ying said, taking the lead to walk towards the life-saving cabin, followed closely by Ji Hao, both of whom were ready for emergency rescue.

After entering the life-support cabin, they saw Cruz lying on the ground. His face was pale and there was cold sweat on his forehead. He was obviously experiencing great pain.

Wang Ying immediately squatted down and carefully checked Cruz's condition.

Soon after, the Chinese Space Command Center and NASA saw the video at the same time.

Luo Yao had a stern look on his face. After observing Cruz's appearance, he contacted NASA's Bill and asked, "What's in his brain?"

"No... nothing." Of course, Bill couldn't tell the truth, so he chose to conceal it.

Luo Yao felt that the other party took him for a fool.

He still doesn’t know what their purpose is in exploring Mars this time?

"Do you think other people's IQs are at the same level as yours?"

"If you want to hide it, can you use a smart way?"

"Close's situation is already very critical. We need to know the exact situation in his brain in order to formulate an effective rescue plan. If you conceal the truth, it will only make the situation worse."

Just as Luo Yao finished saying this, another video from Mars was transmitted.

In the video, Wang Ying is checking the condition of Cruz.

After twitching on the ground for a while, Cruz opened his eyes amidst everyone's surprised gazes.

Then, Cruz stood up, with a strange light in his eyes, as if he was controlled by some unknown force.

He suddenly launched an attack on Carter next to him, his movements were swift and cruel.

Carter didn't expect that Cruz would suddenly wake up and attack her. She took a few steps back in horror, trying to avoid Cruz's attack. Cruz seemed to have supernormal strength, and he grabbed Carter's arm. , and threw her towards the wall of the life-support cabin!

The next second, Cruz turned his head and looked at Wang Ying...