Duan Xinyue packed up her bed and walked over to ask, "Dad, there are still two or three hours before dawn. Do you want to go to bed for a while?"

"No, I've slept on the plane."

Xu Dong shook his head.

Next, several people talked about the topic of landing on the moon.

"Lao Wu, I was chatting with people on the plane last night. Some people said that the moon landing in the beautiful country was fake. Don't you have many researchers from the beautiful country here. Have they revealed the inside story?"

Xu Dong said curiously.

Xiaobao shook his head: "The last time I landed on the moon was more than 70 years ago. The parties involved were gone. In addition, the big change in the beautiful country had happened before, so the relevant information was probably gone long ago."

"What about technical analysis? Is it possible?" Xu Dong continued to ask.

"Dad, I'm not an expert in aerospace, but I've talked to several alumni in the aerospace major these two days. They generally believe that the moon landing is real. Even if there is a fake, it's still nine real and one fake."

"What's the meaning?"

Xiao Huihui quickly interrupted and said, "Grandpa, grandpa, I know this."

"Okay, Xiao Huihui tells grandpa the answer."

Xu Dong gently shaved his third grandson's little face with his fingers, which made the little guy giggle.

"Dad told me that landing on the moon may be real, but people may not really go up."

The little gray and gray are crispy.

"Hey, this is a new idea."

"Dad, no matter whether the beautiful country has been to the moon or not, it will not affect this launch. This time we will not only send people up, but also build a lunar base. We focus on actual functions, not to compete with anyone for the first place."

Xiaobao quickly explained.

"What is the practical effect?" Xu Dong said curiously.

"There are two main functions at present. One is to prepare for logging into Mars. With the moon base as a springboard, the difficulty will be much less; the other is mining."

“Mining? What kind of mine?”

"Helium 3, am I studying controlled nuclear fusion now? It is the ultimate energy for mankind's future, and Helium 3 is the most perfect fuel for nuclear fusion."

"Isn't the Earth not that Helium Three?"

"There is, there is, but the reserves are small. The total blue star is only about 0.5 tons, while there are more than one million tons on the moon, which is enough for all human beings to use for ten thousand years."

"I said, why is the country so anxious to develop the aerospace industry? It turns out that the root cause is here."

Xu Donghui suddenly realized the truth.

Xiaobao quickly added: "Dad, we are actually not short of nuclear fusion fuel around us, and mining on the moon is just a side effect.

For example, for example, deuterium contains 0.03 grams of deuterium per liter of seawater, and there are 45 trillion tons of deuterium in the seawater alone on Blue Star, which can be said to be an inexhaustible energy source.

The reason why the country develops aerospace is more to go global. It is the second era of great sailing in human civilization. If one day or the earth really fails, we have a second home."

"The Second Home? Mars?"

Xu Dong expressed serious suspicion.

No matter how the earth's environment is, it is better than Mars, right? It's like picking up sesame seeds after losing watermelon.

"That's right, it's Mars. It's not a fantasy to transform Mars. If humans can't find a planet that is suitable for living, then Mars will be a good choice."

"This is too far away, right?"

"Dad, as long as the controlled nuclear fusion can be achieved, the remaining problems can be solved easily. It is not as difficult as you imagined. If everything goes well, this goal may be achieved in decades."

Xu Dong touched his chin and asked, "How is your EAST project? Is there any results? When will it be successful?"

"It's probably going to be fifty years!"

"I'll tell you the truth, don't play tricks."

"Dad, I'm not kidding. It really takes fifty years. Although I have achieved some small achievements over the years, I'm still far from commercial use!"

Xiaobao sighed.

Xu Dong took the opportunity to persuade: "If you don't see hope, why not start your own business and invest in you."

"Dad, how much can you invest?"

Xiaobao asked quickly.

"What? Are you not happy with the job?"

Xu Dong didn't expect his youngest son to answer the conversation.

This is not like his style.

Duan Xinyue immediately interrupted and said, "Dad, a project Xiaobao was responsible for was cut off by the top. He was very unwilling to accept it and wanted to go out alone."

"What? I donated so many shares to them. According to the current market value, it is at least 50 or 60 billion. Are they so unpretentious?"

Xu Dong frowned immediately.

This is too bullying.

Xiaobao quickly explained: "Dad, please calm down first. My project's success rate was very low. According to the regulations in the institute, it is also necessary to be cut. No one else's fault."

In fact, the total investment of the entire controllable nuclear fusion project is as high as trillions of yuan, and 50 billion yuan seems to be a lot, but for the whole, it is just a drop in the bucket.

In addition, Professor Duan said hello specifically, and only a few leaders knew Xiaobao's identity. We can't blame others for not giving face.

On Xiaobao's side, he advocates fair competition and does not want to "bully relying on his power", and he is a little tired of the system's working environment.

That's why I feel like I'm going to retreat.

Xu Dong no longer cared about the "face issue" and instead cared about the details of the project.

"What exactly is your project doing? How much investment is needed?"

"My research direction is superconducting materials, which are an indispensable part of controlled nuclear fusion. The reason is that the magnetic fields that provide plasma constraints require a relatively large magnetic field, and these magnetic fields..."

"Stop...stop..." Xu Dong quickly interrupted, "You don't need to explain to me. Your father is a liberal arts student and I don't understand at all. Just tell me how much it costs."

Xiaobao scratched his head: "There is no need to invest too much in the early stage. Two or three hundred million is enough. When the research results are released, I can go to venture capital or apply for a loan from the bank."

"What can two or three hundred million do? Let's do this, I'll invest 5 billion for you..."

"Dad, I can't use that much."

Xiaobao was shocked.

"You listen to me first." Xu Dong waved his hand, "You can buy this 5 billion yuan to a large steel factory, and then use the factory's profits to support research, so that it can last long."

"But I don't have any business experience?"

Xiaobao had a bitter face.

"You don't, Xinyue has it. She has worked in the Yuan World for so many years..."

Duan Xinyue shook her head quickly: "Dad, I can't do it. I know nothing about the steel industry."

"This problem is easy to solve. I will first find a professional manager to take you. It will not be too late to take over after you learn.

As for Xiaobao, he is responsible for the laboratory, so don’t just study superconducting, such as special steel, you can also study it by the way!”

Xu Dong suggested.

The youngest son's research project is not simple at first glance.

If you buy a steel factory, no matter what, at least you won’t be in vain. At least you can leave some money for your three children.

ps: I wish you all a happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

I also wish teachers and friends a happy holiday.
Chapter completed!