Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 582 Professor Zhao personally invited a discussion! Boss Hu, seemingly unassuming, faced a South Korean professor who immediately questioned the proposal.
Hu Jiangshan was indeed very surprised, not because China wanted to establish a so-called asteroid defense system.

This is something we definitely need to do, but the problem is, it seems to have happened several years earlier than expected.

No, it's not what I expected; it should be the historical process of Hu Jiangshan's previous life.

Hu Jiangshan recalled that in his previous life, the construction plan for the so-called "asteroid defense system" should not be discussed for several more years.

Of course, the asteroid defense system that I remember was indeed proposed by China and directly led by China. This has not changed and remains consistent with the historical process.

In fact, large-scale engineering projects can be carried out across the entire planet Blue Star in the foreseeable future.

Whether on the ground, in the sky, or even in space, only China has the capability to do this.

Other countries, including the United States, can only play a supporting role and have no real involvement. At most, they can offer encouragement and provide minor assistance.

As the name suggests, the so-called asteroid defense system is designed to defend against asteroids.

More precisely, it refers to the defensive measures needed to prevent asteroids from hitting Earth.

Hu Jiangshan had participated in such a project in his previous life; it was very difficult, but extremely important.

Actually, it's quite simple. It's nothing more than launching a deep-space spacecraft and using the impactor it carries to collide with an asteroid, causing it to change its orbit, reducing the risk of it hitting Earth, and protecting Earth's safety.

While Earth may appear peaceful, it is actually fraught with danger in the universe. Every year, asteroids that pose a significant threat pass by Earth, some of which pose an extremely high level of danger.

For example, there is an asteroid that passes by Earth every six months, sometimes very close, almost brushing past it.

The higher the frequency and the closer the distance, the greater the threat. If it were to collide with Earth, given the size of that asteroid, the atmosphere would not be able to completely absorb it, and a portion would always end up hitting the ground.

That would be equivalent to the explosion of hundreds of nuclear bombs, a devastating blow to almost the entire region.

Of course, humanity won't be destroyed in one or two incidents, but it will be severely damaged, so this situation must never be allowed to happen.

It is only natural that China would entrust him with such an important task.

There's nothing we can do; other countries aren't supporting us.

However, implementing an asteroid defense system is very difficult, at least with the current level of technology.

However, it's not impossible.

At this moment, Zhao Ruijing looked at Hu Jiangshan and said, "Mr. Hu, you don't seem particularly surprised. Have you heard about this before?"

Hu Jiangshan laughed: "Professor Zhao, I've never heard of this before, but I've fantasized about something similar."

"Huh? How did you come up with that idea?"

"Professor Zhao, I know that many asteroids pass by Earth every year, and some of them are quite dangerous. So it is necessary to develop a defense system, or at least have an emergency plan, to find ways to prevent asteroids from hitting the ground."

Hu Jiangshan thought for a moment and said, "To do this, we need a lot of manpower and resources. It is a huge project. I think in the entire Blue Heart, only China can do such a super project. So I don't think the discussion about the asteroid defense system you just mentioned is surprising, but it seems to have come earlier than expected."

"Oh? When do you think we should start thinking about this?"

Hu Jiangshan replied: "I think that within the limits of the available conditions, the sooner the better. However, considering the level of technology, a more perfect plan may not emerge for several years, because the technology at that time may be more mature and easier to implement."

Zhao Ruijing was somewhat surprised. She looked Hu Jiangshan up and down a few times and said, "Judging from your tone, it seems you already have some plans, right?"

Hu Jiangshan quickly waved his hand: "Professor Zhao, you're wrong to say that. Compared to you all, I'm an outsider. How could I possibly have any decent solutions? They're just some wild ideas. Please don't take them seriously."

Zhao Ruijing said, "It's fine to have wild ideas. The purpose of this technical discussion is to bring everyone together for brainstorming. Nothing has been decided yet, and we need some inspiration from imaginative minds. Mr. Hu, how about this, if you have a complete plan, you can also stand up and share it to give everyone a reference."

Hu Jiangshan said with a wry smile, "Alright, Professor Zhao, if you really need me to speak, then I'll make a fool of myself. If you don't need to speak, I'll just be a student listening to the lecture."

"Okay, sure." Zhao Ruijing nodded.

Listening to this, Zhang Rui grew increasingly impressed with his boss, Hu Jiangshan.

Even if Zhang Rui wasn't familiar with Zhao Ruijing and didn't know who he was, he could tell from the way others treated Zhao Ruijing that he was a big shot and a top figure in the aerospace industry.

These are highly specialized experts, and not just anyone can talk to them.

Zhang Rui understands this best, after all, he comes from a technical background and has also worked in academia, so he knows the ins and outs and rules.

Simply being rich doesn't allow you to have a conversation with these professional experts.

Big shots are usually arrogant and have high standards; they can only talk to people with strong professional skills.

If you don't understand anything, they won't even bother with you; at most, they'll exchange a few polite words and nod.

At this moment, Zhao Ruijing and Hu Jiangshan talked like old friends, or more accurately, like close friends despite their age difference.

When the two discussed the issue, every word they said hit the nail on the head, and they could understand each other perfectly.

This proves that Hu Jiangshan is definitely capable of discussing professional matters with Zhao Ruijing and is by no means an amateur.

Xu Yun and Meng Congtao, who were sitting in the back, were also keeping an eye on Hu Jiangshan and Zhao Ruijing from time to time.

Meng Congtao clicked his tongue: "What do you think those two are talking about? They've been chatting for so long."

Xu Yun said, "Of course we're talking about technical issues."

"That can't be right, what kind of technology could this Boss Hu possibly know?"

"How can he not understand? Didn't Professor Zhao just say that he understands the technology?"

"Hey, that's just a polite remark, we can't take it seriously."

Xu Yun glanced at Meng Congtao: "Professor Zhao, are you just being polite? Are you serious?"

"This……"

"You have to think about it. Who is Professor Zhao? He's been talking to others for so long, what else could they be talking about besides technology? They couldn't possibly be gossiping, could they?"

"Well, they definitely couldn't be gossiping. Maybe they're just chatting about everyday things. By the way, maybe they're from the same hometown."

Xu Yun was amused by Meng Congtao's words: "Didn't you hear that? This Mr. Hu is from the Hu family in Hong Kong, a wealthy family. Don't you know Professor Zhao's hometown? He's from Heyuan. How could he possibly be related to someone from Hong Kong?"

"Yes, it should be ancestral home. Many people from Hong Kong Island have their ancestral home in mainland China, and they moved there later."

Xu Yun waved her hand, not wanting to pay him any attention; it was simply sophistry.

Meng Congtao was still not giving up, saying, "Don't be fooled by this Boss Hu's arrogant and confident demeanor. In a little while, he'll just be listening to us."

Xu Yun remained noncommittal. Even if Hu Jiangshan was listening without saying anything, it didn't prove anything.

Zhao Ruijing still values ​​Boss Hu, which is much better than most people.

At this moment, more people came in. They all looked like big shots, mostly around forty or fifty years old.

The person walking in front had a rather strange appearance; judging from his demeanor, he didn't seem like a typical Chinese person, but rather more like a Korean. Meng Congtao's eyes lit up: "Look, it's Professor Park Ji-yong!"

Xu Yun glanced over there, frowning slightly, clearly not very interested.

The so-called Professor Park Ji-yong is actually not a Chinese citizen.

As you can tell from his name, he is a South Korean, or more precisely, a South Korean aerospace scientist.

Speaking of South Korea, it's quite a fascinating country.

Their overall space technology is not particularly outstanding; they even struggle to successfully launch a single rocket or satellite. However, South Korea has produced some scientists and engineers who are quite renowned in the space community.
Of course, these people generally don't work in South Korea, but rather in the United States.

After all, the United States has more resources, more money, and more opportunities.

There are basically no space-related jobs in South Korea. Of course, there will be in the next few years, but not now.

For example, in Hu Jiangshan's previous life, if the historical process had proceeded normally, South Korea would have desperately developed rocket technology because it was envious of China's completion of its space station.

As a result, one model of rocket underwent numerous launch tests before achieving a single success, resulting in a very low success rate.

But at least we've taken this step, which is not bad.

For a small country, aerospace technology is indeed a luxury. Even for a seemingly developed country like South Korea, the difficulty is quite high, and insufficient resources are a major obstacle.
Professor Park Ji-yong can be considered one of the top aerospace scientists among South Koreans. He holds dual citizenship, with passports from both the United States and South Korea.

Surprisingly, Park Ji-yong is also quite famous in China.

At that time, the country with the most advanced space technology was undoubtedly the United States.

Professor Park Ji-yong is doing very well in the United States, publishing numerous papers and participating in many projects, which naturally makes him popular among young engineers.

As for Professor Park Ji-yong's actual competence and whether he possesses the abilities commensurate with his reputation, that's hard to say.

Because Koreans and Barat people are very similar in some ways, and that can be summed up in two words—arrogance.

People like them are good at bragging, and sometimes they have no confidence in their own abilities, so they tend to do much better than Chinese people in places like the United States.

It is well known that most Chinese people are too introverted.

Professor Park Ji-yong and a few others walked over; their presence was undeniably imposing.

Meng Congtao looked excited and quickly stood up to greet the other person.

Meng Congtao's British English is quite good; he can communicate normally with Park Ji-yong.

"Hello, Professor Park, I have admired you for a long time. If you have time, we can sit down and have a chat. I would like to learn some academic knowledge from you."

Park Ji-yong nodded: "Sure, if we have time, we can talk about it later."

Judging from Park Ji-yong's expression, he was just saying a few polite words.

Meng Congtao didn't care about any of that and quickly said, "Okay, we'll talk about it later. May I have your contact information?"

Park Ji-yong hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse, and gave Meng Congtao a business card.

However, the phone number listed belongs to Park Ji-yong's assistant, not his own private number.

This is normal. A celebrity like Park Ji-yong certainly can't post his private contact information everywhere; he doesn't want to mess up his life.

Meng Congtao looked delighted, as if it were a great honor.

Park Ji-yong and the others were seated diagonally in front of Meng Congtao, arranged by the staff on site.

Meng Congtao sat down and asked Xu Yun, "Aren't you going to exchange a few words with Professor Park?"

Xu Yun said indifferently, "What's there to talk about? He's a foreign professor, he has no right to interfere in China's affairs."

"But he's very famous, and you might not necessarily not go to the United States."

"Don't go."

Xu Yun really wasn't interested in developing her career abroad. She felt that China was great, with many opportunities and a bright future, no worse than the United States.

As for other countries, that's even less of an option.

Xu Yun added, "What's the use of his fame? Let me tell you, South Korea's space technology is very backward. How strong can it be?"

"Huh? That's what you think? But he works in the United States, which doesn't have much to do with South Korea."

Xu Yun shook her head, seemingly unwilling to discuss these matters further.

Xu Yun was somewhat puzzled as to why these deep space technology conferences would invite these Koreans.

In Xu Yun's eyes, South Korea has no aerospace talent at all, let alone outstanding professors.

When Koreans come, we have to treat them to good food and drinks, but they won't appreciate our hospitality at all; instead, they'll think we're trying to please them.

Anyway, Xu Yun had met Koreans before, and their ideas were basically the same, with little difference between them.

A short while later, most of the attendees had arrived.

The meeting began when the time was right.

This deep space technology exchange meeting had many high-level participants, but it wasn't very formally organized.

Because this was an internal meeting, there wasn't a strict procedure, and there was no need for much publicity in the media; everything was done spontaneously.

However, there is still a host; otherwise, if everyone could say whatever they want, it would be chaos.

First, we'll invite a big shot to give an opening speech or something.

Sure enough, it was Zhao Ruijing who went up.

Next, Zhao Ruijing did not come down, but went up and gave a brief introduction to a "small asteroid defense system" plan based on the prepared PPT.

This plan is, of course, just a prototype, meant to inspire further discussion.

Zhao Ruijing said, "Okay, that's basically it. Please give your suggestions and opinions, even just some ideas. Everyone is welcome to speak."

Just as Zhao Ruijing was about to go up, someone raised their hand; it was Professor Park Ji-yong.

It was quite unexpected that this Korean guy would start talking right away.

And judging from his expression, he seemed to disagree.

"To be honest, I don't think this plan is feasible at all."

(End of this chapter)