Our great nation of China traverses the multiverse.

Beside him, Wu Youde, the chief of science and technology, stood respectfully next to Elder Zhu.

The passenger plane's cabin door opened, the gangway was connected, and a group of weary scientists walked out, their faces filled with dejection.

Leading the group was Jiang Xu, who looked tired, had a stubble beard, and whose eyes held a mixture of excitement and fear.

He was wrongly accused, but was rescued by his motherland.

Throughout the journey, I was filled with gratitude for my motherland, but also with guilt.

After all, because of its own actions, China had to withdraw from the ITER project.

Although the plan is progressing slowly, China has already invested a lot of money in it!

This is no small sum.

Now, it's all ruined!

Even if those above try to protect him.

How will his colleagues, his family, and the people of the whole country view him?

He thought that as he got closer to his beloved motherland, his feelings would ease.

But as soon as they landed, as soon as he stepped out of the cabin and saw the dense crowd outside, his heart immediately jumped.

My feet felt like they were made of lead, and I descended the stairs one step at a time.

Zhu Jincheng strode over, with Wu Youde following closely behind.

The two approached Jiang Xu, said nothing, and simply gave him a gentle hug.

"Welcome back, Professor Jiang!"

Zhu Jincheng patted Jiang Xu on the shoulder. Although he was old, his hands were incredibly firm.

He looked at Jiang Xu's exhausted face, looked into his eyes, and spoke firmly:

"We, our China, will always be your support."

"Now you're safe!"

Jiang Xu looked around. The welcoming crowd was shouting, the scientists who had accompanied him trusted him completely, and the old man in front of him had come to greet him personally.

Finally, overwhelmed with grief and indignation at being slandered, and with a deep longing for his motherland, this man cried for the first time.

He cried his heart out.

No longer caring...

Chapter 49 Pack it up and take it away

Jiang Xu and the other scholars from the Institute of Plasma Physics received a warm welcome from Professor Zhu.

After having lunch at a restaurant, the convoy gradually drove away.

"Old Zhu, about this matter..."

In the car, Jiang Xu sighed, preparing to express his apology.

After all, the country sent him to France so that he could keep up with the forefront of international research on controlled nuclear fusion.

And now, things have gone wrong!

Regardless, he felt he bore some responsibility.

"Alright, Professor Jiang, no need to say more, this is not your fault."

Old Zhu could tell what he wanted to say, so he gestured with his hand, indicating that he understood and there was no need for further explanation.

Zhu Lao smiled at him and gave Wu Youde a look.

"Hey, old Jiang, I've got something good for you, something to really get you going!"

Wu Youde chuckled, took out his phone from his pocket, turned on the screen, and handed it to Jiang Xu.

"what?"

Jiang Xu glanced gratefully at Old Zhu, then took the phone with a puzzled look.

Upon taking it in his hand, his eyes widened suddenly, and then a look of joy appeared on his face.

"Deserve it!"

“Great job!”

Seeing the ITER components blown up, Jiang Xu clapped his hands in delight, his mood instantly lifted.

They even dared to frame me, kick China out of the game, and play the game of crossing the river and then burning the bridge?

dream!

"Hehehe, we knew you'd be happy to see this!"

Old Zhu raised his head and laughed heartily.

At the same time, looking out the window at the dense forest and watching Jiang Xu carefully studying the news, he smiled inexplicably.

Then, he took a short nap, citing his old age and need for rest.

Wu Youde was instructed to continue entertaining a whole van full of scholars.

The vehicle continued to move.

The scholars and scientists on the bus were still in high spirits, exchanging ideas and expressing their longing for home.

But as they walked, they gradually came to their senses.

This……

Why are we getting further and further astray?

Jiang Xu suddenly woke up, looked at the time on his phone, and frowned sharply.

Have we been walking for four hours already?

"Isn't this the bus to the Academy of Sciences?!"

Seeing the armored vehicles driving by leisurely on the road, Jiang Xu suddenly came to his senses.

This car has already left Beijing!

"Old Wu, where is this car going? Aren't we going back to the Academy of Sciences to report on our work?"

After realizing what was happening, Jiang Xu narrowed his eyes and immediately turned to stare at Wu Youde.

Old Zhu is taking a nap now, so we shouldn't disturb him.

"……Well."

Wu Youde glanced around.

He noticed that the other scholars on the bus had also realized what was happening and were all looking at him with blank expressions, which made him feel somewhat helpless.

Damn, I tried to chat away, but I couldn't fool anyone and got caught!

"Old Wu, stop joking around and tell the truth!"

Next door, Professor Shi also adjusted his glasses.

He estimated that in four hours, they would be almost in Inner Mongolia.

This is practically sending them into the desert!

What's going on here?

In an instant, the scholars inside the car, like sharks smelling blood, sharpened their eyes.

One nuclear physicist was the first to react, and he became visibly excited.

Inner Mongolia!

This place is home to the earliest secret nuclear weapons research institute!

No way, no way, there are so many of us on this bus!

Jiang Xu, who was on the chartered bus, also realized what was happening, and his eyes changed from doubt to excitement.

"Well, actually I don't know either..."

Wu Youde waved his hand helplessly.

"You old fool, you want to die, don't you?!"

Professor Shi glared at him and was about to stand up and punch Wu Youde.

I'm a nuclear physicist, so it's reasonable for me to deal with you physically, right?

Of course, this was a joke; the two are old classmates and actually have a very good relationship.

"Yes, Wu Youde, tell the truth, or I'll expose all your dirty secrets from when you were working under Instructor Cheng!"

The nuclear physics professor, who was the first to notice something amiss, also lowered his voice, afraid of disturbing Professor Zhu.

However, his tone was not without a hint of sarcasm.

"No, no, no, I really didn't know. I was dragged here by Old Zhu!"