Did the world end today?

Chapter 115 Moving Forward! Moving towards the next world!
Xu Qianlin is dead.

It should be said that it was a "sacrifice" in some sense.

But the work must continue.

After leaving Zhongshan Sanatorium, Lin Xu returned to his residence.

Of course, this time it won't be back at the talent apartment.

The working group has arranged a new place for him to stay, a small building that has been cleared out, is heavily guarded, and has its surrounding environment under strict control.

Jiang Xingye, Bai Mo, Xu Jin, and others were also placed nearby, while other researchers, project participants, and members of the working group were placed on the outskirts of the central area.

This group of people orbited the core members in the center like satellites, providing them with support and ensuring their safety.

Lin Xu is very adaptable to new environments; he simply packed his belongings and moved there.

As for the rest that are not needed or are not useful for the time being, just throw them away all at once.

Anyway, the health management staff will buy him all the daily necessities again, so there's no need to worry about it.

Lying on the sofa in his residence, Lin Xu briefly replied to Jiang Xingye's message.

Her personality doesn't suggest nervousness or discomfort. Compared to Bai Mo's seriousness and rigidity, which stemmed from "pure rationality," she was much more lively.

They've even planned a party for the weekend.

Lin Xu was also at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

It's almost the end of the world, bro!

But Jiang Xingye's reasoning was quite sound—according to her, people who don't rest properly will never be able to work properly.

A balance between work and rest is the way to maximize efficiency.

Who can refute that?
If you bring out the working group, they might all end up on Jiang Xingye's side.

Lin Xu had no choice but to accept it.

However, he also formulated a strict plan to fully promote the Star Travel No. 1 project in the next month.

After all, in the current world of fitness trackers, you've basically obtained all the information you can.

Continuing to squeeze deeper will yield very little, and the time and opportunity costs incurred will not match the returns.

Since that's the case, we might as well be more decisive.

Let go!
The successful launch of the Star Travel No. 1 project will inevitably bring about significant changes to the world of smart bracelets. When that time comes, I will be able to obtain more information at a lower cost!
Therefore, the current work priorities are quite clear.

Enter the world of smart bracelets and obtain as much technical information as possible.

Bring these technical documents out.

Accelerate the Star Travel No. 1 project at full speed!
Lin Xu got up decisively, ate a few bites of the late-night snack the nutritionist had brought, then took a shower and went back to bed.

The time was 2:20 a.m., and the number displayed on the bracelet was "2".

He has at least two more chances tonight.

Lin Xu gently touched the bracelet, his consciousness being drained.

He saw Qi Yuan's large face wearing a skull mask again.

But this time, he didn't go anywhere.

He simply squatted at the unchanging entrance of Sky Dome Technology and used the stolen bracelet to establish contact with Bai Mo.

Subsequently, he entered Sky Dome Technology, mobilized all projection and communication equipment, and began to fill his brain with information in an extremely drastic way.
Meanwhile, a thousand miles away, outside a room that wasn't particularly conspicuous.

Chen Yixin, then a senior officer in the Ministry of State Security, sat quietly on a chair temporarily set up outside the door.

He held the data that had just been compiled from Jinling Hall in his hand, and his mind was constantly rehearsing the reporting process that would be conducted later.

He knew that the following report would be crucial.

If done well, the reaction speed of the entire massive machine can be improved by at least an order of magnitude.

However, if not done well, meaningless internal friction can severely slow down the work process.

He cannot allow such a thing to happen.

Because he knew better than anyone how urgent the situation was.

Twenty years seems like a long time.

But what if we break it down?

It's just four five-year periods.

Going back to 2005, the difference between then and now seems quite significant.

But if we look at it from the most basic perspective, has the world really changed in the past twenty years?

Leapfrog development has not occurred for a long time, and even the much-hyped AI concept has stagnated due to various limitations.

This is not a good sign. The driving force for global development has been almost completely exhausted, and to make matters worse, humanity is beginning to face a real catastrophe.

If we push forward another twenty years, will humanity really be able to develop to a level sufficient to withstand the apocalypse?

This is not a question with a definite answer, and that's why he doesn't want to waste a single second.

Chen Yixin sighed, and at that moment, the door opened and someone came out.

Chen Yixin recognized him as Chen Mingbo from AVIC. He stood up, and the two nodded to each other. Then, led by his secretary, Chen Yixin entered the room.

The chair was empty, but he didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly.

"Stand for a while."

The man opposite said with a slightly teasing tone:

"Chen Mingbo just left, the bench is still warm. If you sit down, be careful you don't end up fighting with him later."

Chen Yixin laughed heartily, obediently stood up, and said:

"Then let's stand here for a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man opposite him also stood up.

Then, he spoke:
“I already know the basic situation, and the other comrades have already reported it.”

"Now it all depends on you—how's the intelligence situation going?"

"Not good."

Chen Yixin shook his head and replied:
"At this stage, the information we have is very complex and fragmented. It contains some key information, but it is still far from the core information we really need." "Our plan is to intensify the interrogation of Zhou Yue, a key figure, and extract more information from him."

"This is also the direction that Comrade Lin Xu is focusing on promoting—his judgment should not be wrong."

"Well, yes."

The man opposite Chen Yixin picked up his cup, took a sip of tea, and then pointed to the chair opposite him, indicating that Chen Yixin could sit down.

The two sat down one after the other, and before Chen Yixin could speak, the man continued to ask:
"So, based on the current situation, the 'gravitational anomaly' events that we have already invested resources and research efforts in can now be fully explained?"

"Yes."

Chen Yixin nodded, then replied:

"Although we cannot yet obtain a theoretical explanation in terms of principles and mechanisms, there is no doubt that the existing series of developments have proven to us that most of our concerns are correct."

"That's good."

The man nodded thoughtfully, scraping the rim of the cup with the lid, making a soft, rustling sound.

After a moment's silence, he asked:
"So, based on the information available, the arrival of the so-called apocalypse is already a certainty?"

Chen Yixin nodded.

"There are almost no variables left."

"The end of the world is very likely to come in 20 years. According to the specific information provided by Comrade Lin Xu, it should be at midnight on April 23, 2045."

“We have 20 years to prepare, which is actually quite a tight timeframe.”

"But if we can make full use of the time pincer movement, we are not without a chance to find a solution within this extremely short period of time."

"So, while the situation isn't exactly optimistic, it's not too bad either."

"Ah."

The man responded and put down his teacup.

Then, he spoke:
"Then you don't need to report to me any further—I already said I have a general understanding of the situation."

"It's getting late, so let's talk about our thought process."

This sentence completely disrupted Chen Yixin's entire reporting train of thought, but it seems...
Is there anything wrong with this simple and direct approach?
He nodded immediately, and the man continued:
“I understand your current line of thinking, but there’s a problem with it.”

"Your mobilization efforts are still insufficient."

"The aerospace sector has started moving, the national security sector has started moving, and related industrial sectors have also started moving."

"But what about the others? People's livelihood, propaganda, education. Don't think that mobilization is irrelevant to them."

"The state is a huge machine, but it also requires quite sophisticated governance."

"Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish; this saying is absolutely true."

"If we only invest resources in the 'key modules' and ignore other auxiliary modules, it is very likely that we will crush our own high-speed machine due to the strong 'inertia' of the sudden turn."

The man paused slightly at this point.

After confirming that Chen Yixin on the other end had listened, he continued:
"So, this matter needs to be addressed."

“What I mean is, let’s raise the mobilization level a bit higher—you take the lead.”

"At the same time, the diplomatic corps will also be involved."

"This is a problem that all of humanity faces together. No matter how strong we are, it is not enough to fight alone."

"It's time for us to start seeking international cooperation—of course, the degree of this should be handled by a specialist, and you don't need to get involved."

"understand!"

Chen Yixin answered solemnly, and then said:

"But in the short term, our most urgent task, besides interrogating Zhou Yue, is to focus on getting the 'Star Travel No. 1' project off the ground as quickly as possible."

"The purpose of doing this is to reach the key point as quickly as possible, so that Comrade Lin Xu can see a new world and obtain more and more useful information."

"According to the current plan, we need 87 days to complete it."

"slow."

The old man shook his head and said:

"I have already informed Chen Mingbo that the timeframe has been reduced to 60 days."

"That's no problem."

Chen Yixin answered without the slightest hesitation.
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Based on his understanding of Chen Mingbo's group, the timeframe wasn't actually that tight.

They haven't been completely drained yet; there's still room for growth!
After receiving his answer, the man suddenly laughed.

He shook his head and said helplessly:
"You really are something. Even if you don't sit on the sidelines, the two of you might still be the ones to hold things together."

"But since I said I'd put you in charge, you'll be in charge of these things."

"You need to make good arrangements and try to ensure that the work proceeds smoothly."

"I know."

Chen Yixin nodded solemnly and replied:
"I will handle it well—I will keep you informed of the progress in a timely manner."

"Yeah, no problem."

The man nodded and glanced at the time.

Chen Yixin knew this meant he was being asked to leave, so he left the documents he had in his hand, gave a brief introduction, and then prepared to take his leave.

But just before he turned around, the man suddenly called out to him.

The man then added a few more words.

他 说:

"You must do everything in your power to push this matter forward."

"Protect Lin Xu, and let him lead us."

"Moving toward the next world."

(End of this chapter)