Courtyard House: I'm an engineer, and a fairy godmother transferred me to a different position.

Problems came one after another, and the workshop was filled with an eager atmosphere.

Just as Director Duan was about to speak to mediate, Liu Guangqi raised his hand slightly to stop him, his gentle gaze sweeping over each face.

"Thank you for your concern, comrades. The most important thing right now is to get the equipment back up and running. We can talk about other things later."

As soon as he finished speaking, the workshop fell silent.

The crowd exchanged glances, their admiration flowing silently – truly worthy of the man who created such a machine, every word he uttered was insightful.

Director Duan nodded secretly. This young man was not only highly capable, but also possessed a calm and powerful presence in his speech and demeanor, requiring no assistance from others.

"Chief Engineer Liu, would you like to say a few more words to everyone?" Director Duan took a half step closer and asked in a low voice.

Liu Guangqi simply shook his head slightly, his gaze already fixed on the silent machine tool.

He walked toward it as if toward a long-awaited conversation.

This is not a joke.

What occasion is this?

Everyone present was a true pioneer in scientific research. The reason I was able to stand here was simply because I had benefited from the advanced knowledge I had gained in my previous life.

After all,

He merely plucked the fruits from the high mountain built by his predecessors; at heart, he was nothing more than a transporter of knowledge.

Who has the right to speak so eloquently in front of these beams and pillars?

Liu Guangqi quickly shook his head and declined with a smile:

"No need. The most important thing right now is to assemble the five-axis CNC equipment. We can't delay everyone's important business."

Seeing his resolute attitude, Director Duan's admiration deepened.

Be calm and focused, and concentrate on your work.

What a promising talent!

"Alright, I'll leave this to you."

"Don't worry."

After Liu Guangqi finished speaking, he walked towards the equipment parts that had been transported.

He started with the key components, carefully inspecting each one, and only breathed a sigh of relief after he had finished looking at them all.

It was kept safe throughout the journey.

It was completely undamaged.

After confirming that everything was correct, he began to assemble it.

Before you know it,

Liu Guangqi's decisive and efficient style attracted the attention of everyone in the research institute.

Swift and decisive, get started immediately—

This temperament suits their taste.

Although everyone was still eager to hear him tell the story behind the research and development, once they got to work, they all spontaneously gathered around Liu Guangqi.

While watching him assemble it, I listened to him analyze the structure of the five-axis CNC system.

When faced with a critical moment

Liu Guangqi always explains the principles in detail so that everyone can maintain and care for it themselves in the future.

This goes far beyond ordinary technical guidance.

Instead, they shared their knowledge without reservation.

Just when the atmosphere of studying indoors was at its most intense,

The door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

"Creak—"

A gust of cold wind carrying dust swept in, followed by a team of researchers with weathered faces.

Liu Guangqi was tightening a bolt when he heard the sound and turned around to look.

This glance,

His hand movements suddenly stopped.

The leader was thin, with a look of weariness etched on his brow from years of working up a tired appearance.

But those eyes—

Yet it is as deep as the starry night sky, imbued with some indescribable power.

It's him!

That person dedicated his life to this land, forging national treasures with his blood and flesh, becoming a legendary figure in the entire nation.

Looking at the figure by the door,

Liu Guangqi paused slightly in his explanation.

He intended to stop and politely step forward to greet them.

after all,

The man before us is the pillar of the nuclear weapons theoretical research institute at the Jinyintan base, a true legend.

however,

The distinguished middle-aged man at the door merely glanced at him.

He then waved his hand almost imperceptibly.

The meaning is clear:

Continue, don't worry about me.

Liu Guangqi nodded in understanding, and the two exchanged a fleeting glance across the crowd.

There is nothing more to say.

He looked away, smiled at everyone, and continued speaking.

Having reached this point, he naturally wouldn't hold back.

He patiently and thoroughly explains any question, no matter how trivial.

It is worth mentioning that,

Everyone inside was so engrossed in listening that they didn't notice the extra people at the door.

……

then,

Inside the door echoed Liu Guangqi's clear and steady voice as he meticulously explained the complex theories.

outside the door,

The meritorious officer stood side by side with Director Deng, one calmly lecturing while the other silently observed.

Director Deng initially seemed somewhat scrutinizing.

But as I listened, I unconsciously lowered my arms, and the admiration in my eyes almost overflowed.

This young man—

It's not just about knowledge, but also about a way of thinking.

He wasn't simply imparting conclusions.

Instead, it guides exploration, like a skilled craftsman clearly revealing the texture and structure of a rough jade to the public.

More than ten minutes later,

Upon seeing a chapter come to an end, Director Deng suddenly came to his senses and quietly took a half step back.

He turned and gestured to his deputy beside him.

"Let's go and look around somewhere else."

The deputy was taken aback.

He glanced instinctively at the figure inside the door, still calmly speaking, and lowered his voice, puzzled:

"Director, why don't you call Comrade Guangqi out for a chat? Wasn't the main reason you came here to see him in person?"

"No need."

Director Deng waved his hand repeatedly, his eyes and brows brimming with barely suppressed satisfaction. "Don't spoil everyone's learning; we can talk about it after we've finished." He said as he walked out, a faint smile always on his lips. After taking about ten steps, he turned to his assistant and asked, "I heard that young man is also on the list of nominees for the Chinese Academy of Sciences?"

The assistant quickly stepped forward and answered formally, "Yes, Director. The Ministry of Machine Building has submitted Chief Engineer Liu's recommendation materials, but he is too young, and there are some differing opinions and a lot of debate within the institute."

"A debate?" Director Deng didn't show any difficulty; instead, he chuckled softly. Though the laughter was low, it carried an undeniable weight. He stopped and turned to his assistant: "Since when has the Chinese Academy of Sciences started using seniority to select academicians?"

The assistant was momentarily speechless. Director Deng continued, "What we're looking for are minds capable of shouldering the nation's responsibilities, not just elderly gentlemen." His tone became particularly somber as he added, "When the Academic Committee votes, you'll cast your vote for him on my behalf."

"What?" The assistant was genuinely surprised, his eyes widening slightly. He hadn't expected Director Deng to express such clear support for Liu Guangqi. It's important to understand that the selection process for academicians involves multiple rounds of screening, with fierce competition and every vote carrying significant weight. Director Deng isn't currently an academician, but merely the deputy academic secretary of the Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry Division—he wasn't selected in the initial round precisely because his specialization in nuclear weapons theory design didn't align perfectly with the prevailing academic landscape. But precisely because of this, his stance within the institute appears even more detached. His vote is often seen as a sign of a shift in the prevailing trend.

The assistant hesitated before speaking, "Director, isn't this... a bit too hasty?"

"Hasty?" Director Deng glanced at him. "You're wrong. This young man is a rough diamond; he's bound to achieve great things in the future."

The assistant fell completely silent. In all the years he had followed Director Deng, he had never heard the director use the phrase "promising" to describe anyone, let alone a young man in his early twenties. Such an evaluation was truly astonishing.

In the afternoon, the demonstration of machine tool principles and CNC center operation came to an end, and Liu Guangqi concluded his explanation for the day. The entire five-axis linkage CNC center is a large-scale system, composed of multiple precision machine tools, and it will take some time to complete all assembly and debugging. Seeing that it was getting late, he decided to stop there for the day.

Just as he put down the blueprints, Director Deng's assistant approached with a beaming smile. "Chief Engineer Liu, you've worked hard! The director is in his office and would like to invite you to come and sit down."

Liu Guangqi wasn't surprised; they had already exchanged glances earlier and understood each other perfectly. He followed the other man toward the so-called office. But the sight before him made him pause slightly—it was just a low, whitewashed bungalow with somewhat peeling paint on the walls and a dim light bulb hanging from the ceiling. Inside, there was only a wooden table piled high with blueprints and a few well-worn chairs; the furnishings were extremely simple.

The door was gently pushed open, and Director Deng, who was bent over his desk reading materials, looked up at the sound. His movements as he stood up were somewhat slow, as if from years of desk work, but his deep eyes, in the dim light, shone with a clear and all-knowing clarity. "Comrade Guangqi, please sit down." He gestured to the chair opposite him, his voice gentle and mellow, and casually picked up a large enamel mug from the table, filling it with hot water for Liu Guangqi.

"Our place is very basic."

"There's no tea, just plain water. You'll have to make do with this."

Liu Guangqi smiled.

He reached out and took the enamel mug.

The temperature emanating from the cup was just right, but the instant my fingertips touched it, a burning sensation welled up from the depths of my heart—

The person in front of me.

It was that person in the textbook many years later.

With just a pen, a few sheets of paper, and an abacus, he became the pillar of the nation, calculating the most crucial figures for that cloud.

On him.

There was not a trace of his former prominence.

The cuffs of his faded work clothes still bore ink stains, and his knuckles were calloused from years of holding a pen. He looked more rustic than the average old technician.

Liu Guangqi smiled and shook his head after hearing this: "Director Deng, you're being too polite."

After arriving in this era.

He was not unfamiliar with people of high status.

But so far, we have yet to encounter someone who truly deserves the title of "meritorious" and can be called a top academic giant.

I had been to the computing center before.

Unfortunately, I never got to meet that person who was hailed as the soul of mathematics.

Therefore, Director Deng, standing before him, was the first giant Liu Guangqi had ever seen standing at the pinnacle of academia.

From a certain perspective.

The person before him was perhaps the one whom countless people in his memory looked up to.

after all--

He forged the sharpest sword for this country.

Then.

Director Deng spoke again, his tone steady yet his words firm: "Comrade Guangqi, your explanation of the five-axis linkage theory is very clear."

His fingers fell on the stack of equipment sketches on the corner of the table.

His eyes were full of approval:

"I also have to thank you for developing that five-axis CNC system. With these machines, the pace of future research will likely be greatly accelerated."

There was a hint of joy in Director Deng's voice.

"Director Deng, you flatter me!"

"Our department is originally dedicated to serving national defense, but what you are researching is what truly supports the backbone of the Chinese people."

Liu Guangqi responded just as earnestly.

then.

Under Director Deng's introduction, Liu Guangqi greeted the others present with a smile.

These were the core personnel involved in that special project.

They are all top figures in academia.

If he hadn't brought his knowledge from his previous life, Liu Guangqi knew he probably wouldn't even be qualified to stand here.

It is precisely because of them.

This deterred the giant neighbor to the north from easily undertaking such "surgical operations."

They are the sharpest sword and the strongest support for this nation.

"Comrade Guangqi is too modest!"

A burst of hearty laughter came from outside the door, and several researchers, dressed simply but with bright eyes, walked in.

Director Deng introduced them to him one by one with a smile:

"This is the head of the neutron physics department..."

"The two people next to me specialize in fluid mechanics and the state of matter under extreme temperature and pressure, respectively..."

Liu Guangqi greeted each name with utmost respect.

He always held the respect and courtesy due to a younger generation for the contributions of this generation.

Of course, respect is not humility.

With his current contributions, he is also doing his best on this path, only with different roles but the same goal.

Therefore, there is no need to be overly modest.

After meeting with the scholars at the base who were involved in the core projects.

As dusk approached, the sky gradually darkened.

The canteen of the Institute of Theoretical Studies in Northwest China.

The wind in the Gobi Desert seemed tireless, carrying sand and dust, making the simple shed covered with tarpaulin hum softly.

Although this place is called a dining hall.

It was actually just a shed covered with a tarpaulin.