The unparalleled talent of the country started from Harbin Institute of Technology

At 8:30 p.m. on April 5, 1989, in the study of Wang Duoyu's house at the end of Dahonggou Village.

Zheng Baoyin, Wang Jianchao, and Wang Meili are all here.

The Qingming Festival ancestor worship activities have ended. Zheng Baoyin and his team gave Wang Duoyu a brief report on the company's recent developments and some problems they had encountered.

Most of the senior executives didn't come; it was just Wang Jianchao and a few others, so there wasn't much to talk about.

The first issue is the entry of BMW and Audi into the Chinese market.

Invitations have been sent from cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Shanghai, offering very generous policy incentives in hopes that joint venture factories will be established in these cities.

The automotive manufacturing industry has a significant impact on a city.

Especially in the 1980s, once a car is registered in the city, it can create at least several thousand, or even tens of thousands, of jobs.

BMW and Audi both have very strong global car sales, so cities like Guangzhou will naturally be eager to attract them.

After listening, Wang Duoyu shook his head and said:
"Ignore them, just let BMW and Audi register in Harbin."

He will most likely stay in Harbin for a long time, as most of the subsidiaries of Want Want Group are located there.

Mercedes-Benz is also located in Harbin, so BMW and Audi have also set up operations here, making it more convenient for him to conduct subsequent inspections and oversight.

In addition, Harbin's economy is developing very rapidly, and the companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology are developing even faster.

The title of the number one city in the country will most likely remain for many years.

Moreover, as long as Wang Duoyu stays in Bingcheng, the city's development speed will not slow down.

We're about to enter the 1990s. The era of 2G mobile phones has begun, MP3 players have appeared, and internet companies like Facebook have emerged.

The domestic internet is about to start.

Simply put, a new era will burst forth on this land of China with a development speed that surpasses that of the original time and space.

When Walsin Technology's inexpensive computers sweep across China, the growth rate of the domestic internet will skyrocket even faster.

Only with a rapid increase in the number of computers can the number of internet users grow rapidly; otherwise, the explosion of the internet will certainly be delayed.

In the original timeline, the number of internet users in China in 1997 was less than one million, only 620,000.

In the same year, the number of internet users in the United States was over 50 million, in Canada it was nearly 10 million, and the number of internet users worldwide exceeded 100 million.

But in this time and space, there are two companies, Excellence Technology and Walsin Technology.

The massive dumping of computer products globally has led to a faster growth in the number of internet users.

It is estimated that the number of internet users worldwide will exceed 100 million in just a few years.

The Internet is one of the most important symbols of the new era and one of the most important engines of economic development in various countries.

Harbin possesses unique advantages and will create even more wealth miracles in the future.

Therefore, car companies like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz can thrive in Harbin.

As for the fact that Harbin is in winter for half the year, there are solutions.

"Uncle Nine, MGM Studios has now been acquired back."

"Is it simply a matter of collaborating with the Magic Child toy factory to develop a new movie? Are there no other instructions?"

After discussing the resettlement issues with BMW and Audi.

Wang Jianchao immediately inquired about the arrangements made by MGM, the Hollywood giant.

"No hurries?"

Wang Duoyu smiled calmly and said:

"MGM Studios is right there, it's not going anywhere. I've already arranged a few movies like 'Jurassic Park,' 'Transformers,' and 'Spider-Man,' so let's test the waters first and then see how things go."

In the 1980s and 1990s, the Hong Kong film market was booming, as was Hollywood.

With MGM Studios acquired, the so-called cultural shock to cinema won't be as intense as it was in the original timeline.

Chinese celebrities will definitely be cultivated, but whether they can gain a foothold and achieve great success depends on the situation.

In the original timeline, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li were all top-tier Hollywood stars, renowned worldwide.

Whether this timeline can accommodate more people is unknown.

But none of that is urgent; making money is the priority.

With money, many things can be turned around, and there is always room for maneuver.

Who can blame them when the US has the US dollar as their unhindered and powerful weapon?
"By the way, how's Paramount's stock price these days? Is the situation any better?"

Hearing Wang Duoyu say that, Wang Meili interjected first:
"Brother, you have to talk to those two for me. They didn't include my sister and me when they were investing in stocks, and one of them made 35 million US dollars, and the other made 36 million US dollars. That's outrageous!"

Paramount's stock price has either skyrocketed or plummeted in the past few months.

The total market capitalization has been fluctuating between $3.9 billion and $11 billion, and retail investors have been the ones who suffered the most.

It is said that several fund managers on Wall Street have committed suicide by jumping off buildings.

Anyway, nobody really knows what's going on.

However, Paramount's stock price fluctuated wildly, triggering circuit breakers multiple times in just a few months, which was simply unbelievable.

It's either a mysterious European capital acquiring Paramount, or a Wall Street giant like Goldman Sachs, or Viacom.

In short, with these three companies taking turns to enter the market, the market has been in constant turmoil.

Zheng Baoyin said that Paramount's stock price has now fallen again.

The current total market value is 5.9 billion, and it has been hovering at this price for more than a week.

It seems everyone has become smarter and no longer easily believes market trends or newspaper advertisements.

Trading volume has not increased either; at most, only a few thousand shares are traded each day.

Such a transaction volume is completely meaningless for a large company like Paramount.

"Then ignore it for now and just keep an eye on the trading volume!"

Wang Duoyu has given the latest instructions:
"If Paramount's market capitalization falls below $4.8 billion, you can buy a lot of stock."

"Once the stock price rises above six billion dollars, then sell."

"Sony is probably still negotiating with Columbia Pictures and Universal Studios. It seems likely they will acquire Columbia Pictures. We can take advantage of this and make some moves."

"Furthermore, there are certainly many greedy financial giants on Wall Street, as well as Viacom, who will not easily give up Paramount, such a lucrative prize."

"If we want to be the one who catches the cicada, we must be fully prepared, keep a close watch at all times, and have plenty of patience."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Baoyin and the others were immediately excited. At this moment, Wang Jianchao raised a question:
"Uncle Nine, didn't you say before that we only needed to acquire one Hollywood giant? Why are we acquiring Paramount now?"

"This time, that time!"

Wang Duoyu said irritably:
"You need to assess the situation and be good at observing changes in market conditions, understand?"

"If you don't want Paramount to be acquired smoothly, then you should occasionally chat with Giorgio Moreno, Paramount's current major shareholder, to probe his intentions and give him a heads-up so that he won't easily sell his shares to someone else."

What does "times change" mean?
If it weren't for Georgio Moreno's excessive greed, Wang Duoyu would have already acquired Paramount.

There's also the involvement of Goldman Sachs and the presence of Sumner Redstone, Viacom's major shareholder, lurking in the shadows; these two are no pushovers.

Since the market is so volatile right now, let's try stock trading first and make some money.

But we must disrupt the market and prevent Giorgio Moreno from being eliminated, otherwise things won't be fun.

"Uncle, it seems that Geo Moreno's shareholding has decreased somewhat; it's currently less than 33%."

After hearing Zheng Baoyin's words, Wang Duoyu pondered for a moment and said:
"It's alright, as long as his shareholding doesn't fall below 30%, then there's no problem."

"We will gradually increase our shareholding, but we cannot ask Maple Tree Capital and others to increase their holdings again."

The Want Want Group will have more and more subsidiaries, especially its numerous sub-subsidiaries.

Companies that are ostensibly completely unrelated to Maple Leaf Holdings include Hua Sheng Bank, Singapore Lucky Bank, New City Bank, and Lord of the Rings Bank of London.

There are also Gardner Bank and Boston Commercial Bank in the United States.

These are all entities that could represent Want Want Group in acquiring Paramount.

However, these banks may not have that much capital, so they need to register another company, use it as a shell, and then make the acquisition.

In short, all's fair in war; having an extra shell provides an extra layer of protection.

"Is there anything else?"

That's about all for now.

Seeing that they all shook their heads, Wang Duoyu then gave the order:
"Baoyin, after you get back this time, please inform Old Joe and tell them to keep an eye on the novel 'The Lord of the Rings.' If possible, try to acquire the film and television rights to it."

"Also, have MGM look for a movie on the market called 'Home Alone'."

Needless to say, the Lord of the Rings film series is an absolute treasure, a pinnacle of medieval warfare films, and arguably the pinnacle of the Hollywood film industry.

The movie "Home Alone" is a classic example of a small investment yielding big returns. The original timeline was a movie produced by 20th Century Fox.

This timeline could be completely cut off, because the time from filming to release of this movie is very short.

In addition, there are films such as The Lion King, Mission: Impossible, and Ghost, which are all excellent representative works.

The Lion King is a film produced by The Walt Disney Company. The original timeline was released in 1994, and this timeline can be completely taken over.

Among the eight major Hollywood studios, many have film rights, and these film series rights emerged in the 1980s and 1990s.

For example, Home Alone, Mission: Impossible, Jurassic Park, etc.

Before Wang Duoyu traveled through time, the Jurassic World series was already a terrible movie.

However, Jurassic World 3 still grossed $987 million worldwide.

Furthermore, Jurassic World 4 will continue to be released, and its box office performance is not expected to be bad.

That's fucking profitable.

"Okay, uncle, I understand."

Zheng Baoyin nodded in agreement.

There's no need to ask why; just do it.

That's all for now, meeting adjourned!
The next day, Dahonggou Village quickly became deserted.

With young people returning to the city to work and study, the countryside has become much quieter.

The next big celebration might be during the Mid-Autumn Festival in six months, or the Spring Festival at the end of the year.

After returning to Harbin Institute of Technology, Wang Duoyu resumed his previous peaceful life.

Occasionally, I would take a few days off to go out and check on the progress of various research projects, and solve some very difficult research problems.

Otherwise, it might be a monthly math sharing session, or some guidance for one of my few unruly students.

Apart from that, he spends most of his time on the island in the middle of the lake and doesn't go out much.

Speaking of Goers and his students, the three most likely to win the Fields Medal next year are Maxim, Yang Nianzhen, and Bocherz.

As for Rong Guangxia and Gao Huajian, they were somewhat lacking.

The remaining four—Wei Jiahong, Hino Yasuhito, McMullen, and Goers—need even more time to mature.

However, in scientific research, many people may not achieve anything even after ten years.

Winning awards requires more than just skill; luck plays a significant role.

In 1986, the frontrunners for the Fields Medal were Alain Connie, Jean-Bourguignon, Simon Donaldson, Vladimir Field, Wiles, Yorkz, Yang Nianzhen, and Wang Duoyu.

With eight of the most competitive candidates vying for four medals, you can imagine how fierce the competition was.

If you're lucky, like in the 1950s, almost every International Congress of Mathematicians only had two mathematicians win a prize.

The Fields Medal was held twice in the 1980s, in 1983 and 1986, and the competition for the award was very fierce in both years.

The conference will be held again next year, but the competition will still be fierce.

Therefore, when it comes to scientific research, ability is just the entry ticket; luck is also indispensable.

For example, Alain Connie almost didn't win the Fields Medal.

Wang Duoyu's students were all exceptionally intelligent, but unfortunately, they all met Wang Duoyu too early.

Furthermore, Wang Duoyu is too young, which has led to him competing for the Fields Medal with his students in the last two years.

Whether it's Goers or Wei Jiahong, they are geniuses among geniuses. Unfortunately, there are just too many geniuses in this world.

Time flies, and it's already mid-April.

Wang Duoyu, who was busy with his work at his desk, received a call from Lü Yangui.

"Come to the capital!"

Two things: attending the funeral and discussing the Nantianmen plan.

He had just returned from Beijing in mid-March, and a month later, he was going to Beijing again.

But there was no other way; I had something to do and couldn't refuse.

"Xiaoli, I'm going to Beijing on a business trip for a few days. Do you want to come with me?"

"I won't go, it's too much of a hassle. You can ask the kids if they want to come with you."

"They'd definitely like to go; it's up to them."

There was no need to ask; all of Wang Jun'an's children wanted to go to the capital to play.

Therefore, Liu Xiaoli had to go along as well.

Otherwise, there's no one to look after the children. We can't expect Mu Xiaowu and the others to take care of them, can we?
On the afternoon of the 16th, Wang Duoyu and his group arrived safely at No. 87 Zhongguancun West Street.

Not long after they arrived home, Fang Li and their car were already at their doorstep.

So Wang Duoyu left first, leaving Liu Xiaoli and the children to clean the house.

Wang Jun'an has grown up quite a bit, and with the help of the four sisters, Li Rongrong and Lu Yuening, cleaning is a very simple task.

The car slowly pulled up in front of the Wenjin Street compound. Wang Duoyu got out and went inside.

Inside the office, Wang Duoyu met with Kong Xiangyan and the other experts. Judging from their facial expressions, they were quite pleased.

Seeing this, Wang Duoyu understood; it seemed that the higher-ups still approved of the Nantianmen plan.

However, the plan involves many projects, and it will take time to get it started.

Communication is needed in all aspects of technology, including personnel arrangements, funding allocation, and resource distribution.

This involves many aspects and cannot be decided in a single sentence.

As Fang Li and his leaders walked in, the meeting officially began.

However, today's discussion is about technical issues, so Fang Li and the others only brought their ears.

Only Wang Duoyu, Kong Xiangyan, Li Yili, and Chu Guibai were talking.

The main focus is on inductive and analytical techniques, with the most crucial aspect being the technological bottleneck.

Taking the Chengying tactical robot as an example, the technology of each component, such as the sensor module, power module, control module, communication module, software system, and mechanical materials, is very advanced.

Even Kong Xiangyan and the others listened attentively, since most of the technologies were ones they had never heard of before.

"Software systems are mainly divided into robot operating systems, AI algorithms, and software."

Wang Duoyu spoke eloquently:

"This involves advanced algorithms such as machine learning, path planning, speech recognition, and object recognition."

As he listened, Kong Xiangyan suddenly raised his hand and asked:

"Professor Wang, I'd like to ask, I have a general understanding of machine learning and speech recognition, but what is path planning?"

Chu Guibai and the others also cast puzzled glances at them, all curious about what kind of technology was involved.

They are all experts in the aerospace field, but software algorithms are among the most advanced technologies in computer science.

The main issue is AI algorithm technology; these terms are too cutting-edge for them.

Path planning refers to the process of finding the optimal path from a starting point to a destination in a given environment. It mainly involves determining the optimal path under specific conditions, such as shortest distance, least time, and avoiding obstacles.

Wang Duoyu said:

"The detailed technical documentation will include a brief introduction; you don't need to understand these details. Specialized researchers will handle the research and development in this area."

"The Chengying tactical robot is only one part of the Nantianmen Project. This part of the technology cannot be completed in a short time. It will take at least ten years and the efforts of several generations to complete."

Lu Yangui suddenly asked:
"why?"

The efforts of several generations?
Starting from ten years?

"Because the technology is too difficult; machine learning alone requires waiting for the development of the internet."

Wang Duoyu shook his head and briefly explained the resources required for the Cheng Ying tactical robot and how it learns. They were immediately stunned. Currently, the internet in China is still in its infancy; it's more like a local area network, right?
The place with the most netizens should be Harbin Institute of Technology.

After all, every student at Harbin Institute of Technology has a computer, and the university already had its own campus forum several years ago, which is now developing even more rapidly.

But after leaving Harbin Institute of Technology, there aren't many netizens in Harbin, and even fewer across the country.

On the contrary, in economically developed regions such as Europe, America, and Japan, the number of internet users is in the millions.

"So that's why your Want Want Group established Facebook, right?"

Lü Yangui pressed for an answer.

The existence of Facebook is a secret overseas, but Lu Yangui and his colleagues know that it is a subsidiary of the Want Want Group.

Machine learning requires massive amounts of data, and Facebook has ventured into music apps, news websites, and novel websites, among others.

The daily traffic is now approaching three million.

Even so, the amount of data generated each day is not very large.

It's still not quite enough for training robots.

Therefore, after entering the 1990s, Wang Duoyu would be behind the scenes promoting the Want Want Group.

The rapid development of companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology has accelerated the rapid progress of global internet technology.

Only in this way can we obtain enough data to train the Chengying robot.

In addition, he also needed to train on the supercomputer in the study villa on the lake island at Harbin Institute of Technology's Weizigou campus.

This supercomputer undergoes comprehensive software and hardware upgrades every so often.

The basic intelligent program is being rapidly upgraded.

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this.

The development of just one Chengying tactical robot requires breakthroughs in many software and hardware technologies.

Furthermore, fields such as machinery, communications, and sensors require massive amounts of data for support.

No wonder the Nantianmen project requires an annual investment of 20 billion RMB.

Even with this, 20 billion RMB in R&D funding might not be enough.

terrible!

But no matter how much it costs, this is a path we must take.

Neither the United States nor Moscow is likely to cooperate with domestic entities.

Especially in the aerospace field, they don't just sell products, they engage in technological cooperation.

For example, in the early 1980s, Dassault, the second largest aircraft manufacturer in France, wanted to sell Mirage 2000 fighter jets to us.

At that time, our relations with Europe and the United States were easing, and we showed great interest in the Mirage 2000, the American F-14 and F-16.

Dassault actively marketed the Mirage 2000 fighter jet to us and even arranged for our pilots to conduct test flights.

After seven test flights, the results showed that the Mirage 2000 performed excellently in terms of maneuverability, avionics, and air-to-air missiles, and we gave it a very high overall rating.

However, Dassault made an exorbitant demand, asking for a total of $20 billion for 24 Mirage 2000 fighter jets, along with supporting equipment and ammunition.

Most importantly, Dassault Systèmes was unwilling to transfer its two core technologies, radar and engine, to us.

They just issued us an 'assembly license'!
Why did we negotiate with Dassault Aviation to purchase foreign fighter jets back then?

Because we have already successfully reverse-engineered the MiG-21 fighter jet and built the domestically produced J-7 fighter jet, our plan is to purchase first and then reverse-engineer it.

This will enhance our military strength.

However, after several years of negotiations, the deal ultimately fell through because we didn't have the money and Dassault was unwilling to transfer the technology.

After the negotiations ended, we turned our attention to the F-14 and F-16, and have been negotiating with them in recent years.

However, purchasing F-14 and F-16 fighter jets is not as simple as purchasing a Boeing 737; it is much more complicated.

An F-16 costs around $1400 million to $1600 million.

Of course, the fighter jets the United States sold to us were definitely downgraded versions, but the price was still as high as $1000 million.

However, the F-14 is priced at a whopping $4000 million, which clearly shows they don't want to sell it to us.

Furthermore, according to experts and pilots, the F-14 fighter jet is not suitable for us.

Because the F-14's variable-sweep wing is too complex, it would significantly increase the fighter jet's maintenance costs and failure frequency.

Although, thanks to the influence of Wang Duoyu, the Amazon butterfly, China's foreign exchange reserves are now much higher than in the original timeline.

However, a considerable portion of foreign exchange reserves cannot be used casually, because these are foreign exchange reserves that need to be hidden.

The technology is also much more advanced than in the original timeline, but military capabilities are a complex and complete system.

The F-14's variable-sweep wing uses many new materials and technologies. Once we figure them out, we might as well develop a new fighter jet ourselves.

Alternatively, they could invest the surplus manpower and resources into the development of the J-10 or Mach 5 fighter jet project.

Actually, this is because we have an extra option in this timeline compared to the original timeline.

So we cut off negotiations with the United States a long time ago.

Either the price is too high, or it's a stripped-down version, or they don't transfer the technology.

In short, they had no intention of cooperating with us at all; they were just playing with us.

We don't need to pay any attention to overly arrogant foreigners.

This is also the main reason why the higher-ups approved Wang Duoyu's Nantianmen plan.

It's normal for some people to object, after all, they are people who came from that era, and the habit of saving money is an ingrained stress response.

The Mach 5 fighter jet project has already drained a lot of money. Even though Harbin Institute of Technology helped share a lot of the funding for this project, the higher authorities did invest a lot of money and manpower.

Now that the Nantianmen Project has emerged, the higher-ups naturally need to carefully consider and deliberate on it.

In today's international context, whether or not to launch the Nantianmen Project is a very important question.

One approach is to import fighter jets from abroad and then reverse-engineer them, but this path seems to be unfeasible at present, since Dassault Aviation and Grumman have both closed the door to cooperation.

Our next-door neighbor is the only one left. In the original timeline, it was 1989, which is this year. They just started talking to us about the S27 fighter jet.

An agreement will be signed next year for a total of 24 S27 fighter jets, with a unit price of over 4000 million US dollars.

Whether this timeline will continue to be purchased remains to be seen.

On the other hand, there's the Nantianmen project that Wang Duoyu is now proposing, especially the Mach 5 fighter jet project, which is almost at the test flight stage.

Perhaps we can use this to negotiate a lower price with our neighbors when purchasing S27 fighter jets, since a price of over forty million US dollars is still quite expensive.

However, on the other hand, if we can buy the S27, it will still be of some benefit to us.

Even if a Mach 5 fighter jet were developed, it would be too advanced and not suitable for public release in the short term.

The concept of showcasing one generation, producing one generation, and developing one generation is not yet feasible in this era.

In this timeline, the J-10's development process should be able to be shortened, and it is highly likely that it can be showcased more quickly.

What to do in the 1990s?
After all, given the current situation, it will take at least another one to two years before the Mach 5 fighter jet can be test-flown.

After a lengthy test flight, a flight test with live ammunition will be required, which will take even longer.

For formal production to begin, it will be at least until the late 1990s or early 2000s.

"Facebook was indeed founded with this in mind, but it was not the main reason."

Wang Duoyu shook his head and said:
"In the Nantianmen Project, a continuous and stable source of funding is essential for its success. The existence of Facebook, or rather Want Want Group, and companies under Harbin Institute of Technology, is precisely to provide financial security for this project."

"In addition, the Nantianmen Project requires a large number of talents. Harbin Institute of Technology cannot fully cultivate all such well-rounded talents, and it still needs to recruit from the whole society and even from around the world."

"Therefore, my implementation of the South Heavenly Gate Project is not a reckless act, but rather something that has been planned for a long time."

Fang Lihe, Lü Yangui, Yu Chunshun, Kong Xiangyan, Chu Guibai, Li Yili and others all gasped in shock.

Fang Li and his leaders, in particular, had already suspected this a few years ago.

Last month, when Wang Duoyu mentioned the Nantianmen Project, he proposed that Want Want Group provide an investment of 5 billion RMB annually.

At that time, Fang Li and the others already had a vague suspicion that Wang Duoyu was playing a big game.

From his admission to Harbin Institute of Technology, to the establishment of Diaopai Company, and then the establishment of Want Want Group.

All of this may seem like a casual move, but in reality, it was a random move within his overall strategic plan.

"There's something I don't quite understand. Since you founded Want Want Group for these scientific research projects, why not just put it under Harbin Institute of Technology?"

Yu Chunshun suddenly asked.

Wang Duoyu chuckled lightly before saying:
"Leader, I think I've emphasized this more than once: I don't want to ask for favors; I want more autonomy; I just hope that too many external factors won't interfere with my research project."

"Is there a conflict?" Yu Chunshun asked, puzzled. Wang Duoyu simply stopped pretending.
"Why isn't there a conflict? It's difficult for me to establish the South Heavenly Gate Project now, isn't it? I want to submit a research project, but doesn't it require your approval? And each time it takes you at least six months to approve it."

"If funding still requires national approval, haha, the Nantianmen Project would definitely be shelved, and we wouldn't be sitting here having this meeting today."

Yu Chunshun: "."

Fang Li and the other leaders fell silent, because what Wang Duoyu said made perfect sense.

Kong Xiangyan and the others looked at Wang Duoyu with excitement and admiration; the latter was truly amazing.

When others apply for research funding, they have to wait patiently, pleading with their superiors until they're hoarse, and they still might not get the funding.

In fact, they even had to use their wits and courage to get funding.

However, Wang Duoyu didn't need it at all. As for the current Nantianmen Project, wow, this is even more awesome than the Manhattan Project.

With such a massive plan, isn't it normal to be cautious?

At this point, Wang Duoyu had already said so much, and Fang Li and the others felt somewhat ashamed.

However, the Nantianmen Project involves far more funding and personnel than any previous project.

Of course, it's impossible to pass it so easily.

For the next half day, Wang Duoyu continued his discussion with Kong Xiangyan and the others.

The technology involved in the Nantianmen Project was indeed very difficult.

A significant portion of these are unheard-of core technologies; even foreign countries probably don't have such technologies.

Kong Xiangyan and the others naturally sought his advice humbly and listened attentively.

Of course, Wang Duoyu wasn't explaining these technologies to them; he was merely stating the relevant facts, a situation commonly known as "pie in the sky."

However, while other people's promises are difficult to fulfill or impossible to deliver, Wang Duoyu's promises are achievable.

Because he made a great deal of preparations for these pie-in-the-sky projects.

Wang Duoyu spent the next few days in the Wenjin Street courtyard.

It wasn't until the 20th that he went to Babaoshan Cemetery to attend the funeral.

Some people are dead, but some people are still alive.

After presenting the wreath, Wang Duoyu left with the group.

He has hardly ever participated in activities like this.

However, there are some things he can't refuse.

In the living room of No. 87 Zhongguancun West Street, Wang Duoyu and his family are having dinner.

"Duoyu, are you going to keep working? When will it end? The children want to go back to Harbin."

Liu Xiaoli asked.

They've been in the capital for several days now, and Wang Jun'an and the other kids are already tired of playing.

The main reason is that they came to Beijing last month, and they don't have many friends here.

The children who used to play with them are either in kindergarten or have already started primary school.

Aside from weekends when I can play with Wang Jun'an and the others, the only time I can play with them is after school.

The neighborhood kids asked Wang Jun'an and his friends why they didn't go to kindergarten.

The little ones didn't know how to answer.

So they wanted to go back to Harbin; otherwise, it would be too boring here.

"It will probably take another two weeks or so."

Wang Duoyu patted Wang Yifei's head beside him and said:
"Is it because you want to go back to Harbin, Sisi?"

The little kid just gave him a smile and then reached out to grab his big hand.

"Dad, my brother and I want to go back."

Upon hearing the second brother's words, Wang Duoyu's smile faded.

If his attitude towards his daughter Wang Yifei is 100% good, then his attitude towards his son is 20% good.

It's not that it's bad, but the difference is quite obvious.

"Then you and your brother should go back to Harbin first. I'll buy you train tickets. You can go back now."

"Dad, we don't want to take the train, we want to take the airplane."

Upon hearing that they could go back, both Wang Jun'an and Wang Jun'kang were overjoyed.

Li Rongrong and her three sisters didn't say anything; it didn't matter where they were.

They've been used to it since they were little.

"We can take the train, or you can stay in Beijing and go back together after I finish my work."

The second and third brothers immediately looked dejected, but dared not say anything more.

Because their father was a man of his word.

Since we've decided to take the train, there's no other choice.

"Then let's stay in the capital."

Their eldest brother, Wang Junhong, had to go to school, so he couldn't come this time, but he can come over on the weekend.

Then I'll go back to Harbin on Sunday afternoon.

This arrangement certainly made them extremely envious.

Wang Jun'an longed to grow up quickly so that he could be like his older brother and learn to fly airplanes, and be able to travel by plane frequently in the future.

For the next two weeks, Wang Duoyu stayed in Beijing and did not leave.

The Nantianmen Project was a massive undertaking that required strict secrecy because it involved many aspects.

Even the Kunlun Space Station project within the Nantianmen plan was concealed in advance.

Currently, it is only in the preparation and discussion stage before the project is launched. Whether or not the Kunlun Space Station project will be approved in the end is still a big question.

Inside the office in the Wenjin Street compound, Wang Duoyu stared speechlessly at the leaders before him.

The name of a space station really needs to be discussed?
Is a name like Kunlun not good enough?

As a towering mountain range that stretches across western my country, Kunlun is imbued with both rich mythological significance and cultural symbolism.

These two characters originally refer to the Kunlun Mountains, which stretch from the Pamir Plateau in the west to the upper reaches of the Qaidam River in the east, with a total length of about 2,500 kilometers.

The mountains are majestic and the glaciers are extensive.

In our country's mythology, Kunlun is regarded as the ancestor of all mountains, the capital of the emperor, and the abode of immortals such as the Queen Mother of the West and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.

Classic texts such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas attributed the Kunlun Mountains the function of a 'pillar of heaven' connecting heaven and earth.

It can be said that Kunlun is not just the Kunlun Mountains; it has become a cultural symbol that integrates nature worship and human imagination.

Why is it wrong to name a space station after Kunlun?
Some people wanted to name the space station after things like "Revival," "Sky," and "Dawn," while others wanted to name it after things like "Divine Palace," "Heavenly Palace," or "Heavenly Court." Still others thought of names like "Heavenly Harbor," "Skyline," "Xuanyuan," or "Ziwei Palace."

In short, there are all sorts of names, and they are indeed very realistic.

But Wang Duoyu didn't like any of them.

The name Tiangong is indeed very good. In the original timeline, our space station was called Tiangong.

In ancient Chinese mythology, the Heavenly Palace was the palace where the Heavenly Emperor and immortals lived, representing sacredness and supreme power, and was associated with the legend of the Jade Emperor.

In Wang Duoyu's view, Kunlun was at least down-to-earth, while the Heavenly Palace was too ethereal and unreal.

Moreover, the South Heavenly Gate Project was originally his idea, and the name Kunlun Space Station is quite good.

"Who's in favor and who's opposed?" (End of Chapter)