Boston.
Headquarters of the International Union of Materials Research Societies.
Chairman Swift sat in his office, looking at the email on the computer screen with Secretary-General Merri Finch, dumbfounded. They didn't react for a while.
About a day ago, the White House readily accepted their proposal, and the Congress also expressed OK, intending to use this award ceremony as an opportunity to repair the relationship between the two countries.
Whether it was the supply of the Lunar Gateway space station or the fusion reactor in California, they were inseparable from China's transport ships and engineers. Even if they wanted to continue this confrontation, it would only make them feel bad for themselves. It would even make them feel a bit unreasonable.
All signs showed that it was time for their confrontation with China to end.
After all, if this confrontation continued, the people of California would start to clamor for a country again.
Sports could be an opportunity to restore diplomatic relations, and academic activities could also be used.
The White House had already arranged for Lu Zhou's arrival ceremony, prepared for a meeting at the presidential level, and even scheduled for an afternoon tea at the White House. However, Chairman Swift and Secretary-General Merri Finch did not expect that when they arranged everything properly, they would give Lu Zhou an award. In the end, Lu Zhou actually gave up the nomination and did not come?!
Yes, he actually did not come!
What the hell?!
"Isn't he a young man himself?" Seeing the wording of the last two lines of the email, Secretary-General Merri Finch, who had always been calm, finally couldn't help but complain.
He had never seen such a pretentious person!
Chairman Swift, who was standing next to him, obviously had the same thought at the moment. With a constipated expression on his face, he spoke after a while.
"Does he have something against us?"
"I don't think so? We didn't offend him … Probably? "
"Sh * t … What should we do now? Everything is ready, but we dropped the ball at the most critical point. Should we inform the White House first … "
"Ask the White House." Secretary-General Merri Finch said solemnly, "If there is any misunderstanding, then we may be in big trouble."
In fact, it was not only Chairman Swift and Secretary-General Merry Finch who were worried, but the White House also felt troubled by Lu Zhou's choice.
They gradually began to realize that the "misunderstanding" between the two countries might be bigger than they thought. The White House quickly tested China's attitude through diplomatic channels.
And then …
It was the third day after Lu Zhou wrote a letter to give up his nomination for the Union's Annual Award.
Director Li personally came to Jinling and went to Lu Zhou's home.
"You rejected the Association of Academic Societies' Annual Award?"
"Yeah." Lu Zhou looked at Director Li, who was sitting across the coffee table, and said casually, "For me, more honors are meaningless. I think we should give opportunities to young people who need it more. Is there a problem?"
It was fine to leave it for young people …
Director Li couldn't help but have a dumbfounded expression on his face.
In the international academic community, who is younger than you among the scholars who are eligible to be nominated?
However, when he saw the serious expression on Lu Zhou's face, he didn't want to complain.
After being silent for a while, he sighed and spoke.
"It's fine, if you don't want to go, then don't go. Anyway … It doesn't matter. We can just wait for the next opportunity."
Lu Zhou: "…?"
Opportunity?
What opportunity?
I feel like I missed something very important.
Looking at the expressionless Lu Zhou, Director Li hesitated for a while. He finally sighed and spoke.
"What the higher-ups mean is that the confrontation with North America is enough. It's not good to force people too hard. Development is the most important thing. We have no core interests in the Americas. As long as they agree to give up interfering in East Asian affairs, it is a good choice to take a step back … What do you think? "
Lu Zhou didn't quite understand why Director Li suddenly talked to him at this time. He frowned and spoke.
"I am a pacifist myself. You should know my attitude."
Director Li sighed and said, "That's good. Actually, I'm worried about you … In fact, the last cruise incident didn't have much to do with the Americans. Although it was unexpected, the clues didn't point to the FBI."
Lu Zhou: "…?"
What the hell is this about?
And why is it suddenly about the Borealis cruise ship?
Honestly, since no one was sacrificed in the end, if Director Li didn't mention this, he would have forgotten about it.
Besides, he had never been very interested in politics. He was just a scholar who worked hard to explore the mysteries of the universe under the premise of loyalty to his country and people, and fought for the future of the community of human destiny.
If he had to find a motive for these actions …
It was probably because he was interested.
"I don't understand the purpose of your visit this time." After taking a sip of tea, Lu Zhou looked at Director Li with a little confusion. He said, "Don't tell me you came to Jinling to talk to me."
"Of course not, you are so busy with scientific research. I don't want to disturb you." Director Li smiled embarrassedly and said, "I'm just asking about the annual award on behalf of the people in the diplomatic department. The main purpose of my visit this time is to carry people to Mars!"
Carrying people to Mars?
Lu Zhou's eyes suddenly lit up.
He put down the teacup in his hand and looked at Director Li with a smile.
"Carrying people to Mars? What a coincidence, I was just about to talk to you about this. "
Director Li smiled and said, "Please go ahead!"
"The Mars project occupies a very important part of our space strategy, and the manned landing on Mars is the beginning of everything. This project is of great importance, and there is no room for carelessness." Lu Zhou looked at Director Li seriously and said in a solemn tone, "I want to apply to the organization for this launch plan!"
"I will personally lead! Mars expedition! "
The moment Director Li heard these words, his face immediately showed an overjoyed expression. He slapped his thigh and spoke.
"Hahaha, what a coincidence!"
"I came to Jinling this time to talk to you about this!"
"The organization has decided that if you have no problems, you will be the chief designer of the Mars colonization project!"
"Haha, since you have agreed, what else is there to say? Let's go to Shangjing first! Then, go to the Northwest! "
China's artificial biosphere and Mars colonization experimental base were both on the Dourbantunggut Desert. The related plans had been in preparation since a few years ago.
Lu Zhou looked at Director Li, who was overjoyed. He stood up from the sofa and spoke with a smile.
"Okay, it's good to be fast. I'll go pack my luggage first. Wait for me for half an hour."
Director Li: "It's okay, don't worry. Bring a few more clothes. I don't know when you'll come back … By the way, I suddenly remembered something."
"What?" Lu Zhou stopped and looked at him.
With an embarrassed smile on his face, Director Li coughed.
"It's the phone call last time. Didn't I ask you if the space elevator was possible? I just wanted to ask — Hey, hey, hey? Don't run away! "
Director Li stared at the empty living room dumbfounded. He was dumbfounded again …
(The weather is getting colder and colder. The most uncomfortable thing about writing in winter is that the hands on the keyboard will become cold. Everyone must pay attention to keeping warm. Don't catch a cold. Now that I'm home, I'll try my best to update Morning Star and try my best to challenge Ri Wan … I'm a shy person and I'm not good with words. Other than being handsome, I don't have anything else. I'll leave the monthly votes and Likes for the campaign to my brothers and sisters!
Thank you!)
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