"... Your idea itself is very strange. Since you mentioned the word truth, shouldn't it be the truth itself that decides whether to go east or west?"
Having said this, Zhou Chengfu suddenly looked at Lu Zhou and stared at him with his bloodshot eyes.
He has always been a very Buddhist person. When it comes to the cooperation of other research institutes in the country, he has always adopted the attitude that if he is willing to cooperate, it is good, and if he is not willing to cooperate, it does not matter.
Lu Zhou looked at him expressionlessly, waiting for him to finish everything.
Just when they were about to come over to ask about the situation, they saw Lu Zhou standing nearby, followed by Wang Peng, so they gave up the idea of coming over and continued to follow the original patrol route.
However, the only thing that made him feel a little regretful was that Zhou Chengfu chose to retire at this time.
After saying these words, Zhou Chengfu turned around and left.
After a while, he suddenly laughed out loud.
Lu Zhou thought for a while and said, "We talked about something unrelated to controllable nuclear fusion."
Sitting on the sofa in the office, Academician Pan sighed with emotion: "I still didn't expect that Lao Zhou is such a arrogant person and can never lower his head. With his ability, he can continue to exert his remaining enthusiasm in this industry. There’s no problem. Why wait until now to retire? Hey.”
Yuan Yuan said cautiously: "Yes... This is what happened recently. Before applying for retirement, he told me about my next work. Let me come here to visit you... "
The wizened laughter gradually grew louder. If he was still in control at first, by the end, the voice was already venting with a bit of self-abasement.
"Forget it, it seems that you have won now, and I have nothing to say."
The cause of all this was Mr. Zhou's mountain-top mentality.
…
Zhou Chengfu raised his sleeve to wipe the corners of his mouth, took a deep breath, and straightened up again.
Just when Lu Zhou had almost forgotten about this incident, the second week after Zhou Chengfu visited the demonstration reactor base, people from the 585th Institute visited the place again.
"I'm sorry for what happened in the past. But what I have to say is that even if I, Zhou Chengfu, are gone in China, there will still be Wu Chengfu and Zheng Chengfu. And if you don't talk about others, just yourself."
"... I used to wonder... what is the difference between you and others, but now I have figured it out a little bit. You are a freak, no wonder Lao Pan appreciates you so much."
"No need to thank me, this is your own choice."
Holding Lu Zhou's extended right hand, Dean Yuan said with a grateful expression: "... No matter what, it should be me who says this to you. Thank you for giving us this opportunity so that we can continue to be controllable. Contribute to the nuclear fusion industry."
You can never have too much talent, and if they are willing to contribute to the cause of controllable fusion, he will certainly not refuse.
The person who came this time was not Zhou Chengfu, but an old man in a gray jacket, about fifty years old, who looked a little unfamiliar.
Lu Zhou didn't particularly care about his stay or leave.
Having said this, Dean Yuan sighed deeply in his heart, and asked with a straight face.
Lu Zhou was stunned for a moment and raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Retired?"
After letting go of his hand, Lu Zhou smiled faintly.
Academician Pan didn't ask what the specific conversation was about, and just sighed: "Okay, it seems that he also made a choice after careful consideration."
…
"You're welcome," Lu Zhou said, extending his right hand, "Then, Dean Yuan, I'll take care of you from now on."
In order to usher in the light of controllable nuclear fusion, they have struggled since the late 1970s until now, and have gone through ups and downs along the way.
"What did he talk to you about?"
In fact, with his ability and experience, it would be a pity to retire now.
Now that the demonstration reactor project has started, the dawn of controllable nuclear fusion is just around the corner.
After briefly introducing himself, the old professor named Yuan Yuan spoke.
Demonstration reactor base, in the chief designer's office.
The wild laughter attracted the attention of the construction workers on the construction site and the attention of the security personnel patrolling nearby.
Putting aside his regret for his old friend, Academician Pan paused for a moment, with a smile on his face, and continued.
After staring at Lu Zhou for a while, he spoke.
"I hope Professor Lu can give us a chance..."
This is true whether it is for Mr. Zhou himself, 585 Institute, or the national controllable fusion project...
Finally having enough laughter, Zhou Chengfu stopped coughing and spoke intermittently.
Looking at Academician Pan with a regretful look on his face, Lu Zhou thought of something and said, "Some time ago, he came to talk to me."
"When the day comes when you are the most prolific in your field, what you say is the truth, and both insiders and laymen will regard your words as edicts. If you say go east, no one will dare to go west. Scholars who have objections will be resentful. , I only dare to say that you are a top student and a top student behind my back... Do you dare to say that by then, how will you be different from me?"
After hearing this unexpected news, Academician Pan showed a surprised expression on his face.
What is the difference between choosing to retire at this time and retiring on the last day of victory in the Anti-Japanese War
"By the way, in addition to the 585th Institute, he also retired from the position of director of the National Controlled Fusion Energy Program Implementation Center. The new candidate has not been decided yet, and several old academicians of the Academy of Engineering have written to recommend you to do it. In this position, do you think you should just follow everyone else’s lead?”
"… Thanks!"
If Mr. Zhou is determined not to cooperate, to be honest, there is not much he can do.
After leaving the demonstration reactor base, he got on a plane and returned to Chengdu that day.
"I hope you remember... what you said today."
"It's hard to say whether there's an opportunity or not, but if you have the heart to join the demonstration reactor project, I will naturally welcome it with both hands."
After staring at Zhou Chengfu's face for a long time, Lu Zhou frowned.
"...Academician Zhou retired from the institute yesterday, and now I am temporarily assuming the position of dean."
But then Lu Zhou thought about it carefully and found that this seemed to be the best outcome.
Lu Zhou watched him quietly from the side and did not stop him.
Although he was surprised, Lu Zhou didn't say anything more and smiled.
As for ordinary researchers, they had no say in this matter from the beginning, so Lu Zhou naturally had no reason to embarrass them.
"Ha, that's easy to say." Zhou Chengfu smiled and shook his head. He didn't know whether he was laughing at his own paranoia or someone who was too young. "When you get to that day, you will know that it is not that simple."
What's more, instead of wrangling over trivial matters, it's better to maximize the value of the resources you already have.
However, he was only stunned for a moment.
Zhou Chengfu was stunned.
After all, scientific research is not about farming, building high-rise buildings or building roads. Not to mention that investment may not necessarily produce results, let alone doing it in a voluntary manner.
There is no irreconcilable conflict between Lu Zhou and Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics.
Dean Yuan was slightly stunned. Apparently he didn't expect Lu Zhou to agree so readily.
Speaking of this, Academician Pan's face also showed a bit of regret.