Only 20,000 journeys

Author: September Sauce

Only 20,000 journeys

After whetting my appetite for half a month, the Spring Festival finally arrived as scheduled.

In order to appreciate the great work he had done for this year's Spring Festival Gala, Chen Nian stayed in front of the TV early.

After receiving the news, Li Xiang unceremoniously ran to his residence to eat and drink, waiting to see what this program that even he didn't know was about.

As the familiar opening remarks sounded, the Spring Festival Gala officially kicked off.

Songs, dances, sketches, cross talk, and various other programs took turns. The quality of the party programs these days has not begun to seriously decline, and the two of them watched it with gusto.

But while drinking and clinking glasses, Li Xiang couldn't help but ask Chen Nian when his show was coming and what it was about.

". Chen Nian, you've been hiding this from me for half a month, and it's time to tell the truth."

A smile appeared on Chen Nian's face and he answered:

"It's just because it's now that I can't tell you."

"Don't you know? Spoilers are the behavior that most affects the viewing experience."

“If there’s no surprise at all, what’s the point?”

"The problem is that I feel itchy!"

Li Xiang said with a wry smile.

"Don't worry. In half an hour at most, our show will be here."

Seeing Chen Nian's harsh tone, Li Xiang had no choice but to give up. He gnawed the chicken leg viciously and said harsh words to Chen Nian:

"Okay, you boy, just wait."

"You're so impressive. If you don't satisfy me with this job, you'll see if I can take care of you."

"Don't let Professor Chen hear what you said, or he will treat you as a dangerous person and expel you from Xinghuo."

".You are still awesome."

The two of them were bickering and chatting, and Li Xiang suddenly asked:

"Hey, Chen Nian, do you know that Qiu Mai seems to be interested in you?"

Chen Nian did not nod or shake his head, but replied noncommittally:

"There's no point in talking about this kind of thing. You know me. I don't consider personal issues in a short period of time."

"On the one hand, I'm still young, and on the other hand, I can't take care of both mentally and physically."

"The revolution has not yet succeeded, so where can the love between children come from?"

Li Xiang rolled his eyes and said with a slightly dissatisfied tone:

"Then you are simply out of touch with the masses and out of touch with humanity."

"Of course, I can understand your pursuit, and I can also understand your contribution to Spark and the country."

"But I think there are some things that there is no need to suppress deliberately."

"Too pure goals will lead to distortion and abnormality. This is a point that has long been demonstrated in psychology and sociology."

"You were sent by Professor Chen as a lobbyist to inquire about the situation, right?"

Chen Nian interrupted Li Xiang mercilessly, and the latter chuckled twice without any excuse.

After a pause, Chen Nian continued to speak:

"It's a joke, but I have seriously considered this issue."

"For any leader in a high position, the issues of the next generation are major issues."

"At present, I don't think I need to think about the next generation in advance, nor do I think I can balance the relationship between private and public affairs."

"So, I choose not to think about it for the time being. This is the best way to maximize my interests and the safest way."

"You can report what I said to Professor Chen. Their logistics team is concerned about this issue because of their work needs, but sometimes, I suggest not to worry too much."

Hearing Chen Nian's words, Li Xiang nodded solemnly.

In fact, as Chen Nian said, the reason why he asked this question was because he was entrusted by his superiors.

After all, even a monster like Chen Nian has reached marriageable age.

Then, superiors have to start thinking about him, and some voices have even raised the importance of this issue to a strategic level.

Can Chen Nian's talent be inherited and replicated? If so, what kind of genes are needed for combination?

Will he experience some degree of alienation due to his long-term lack of personal emotions, and will it cause him to be unbalanced in some judgments?

What attitude should the state adopt towards his personal choices? Should it guarantee his freedom, or should it deal with it on a merit-based basis?

If there is a problem with Chen Nian's personal choices, does the state need to intervene?

These things may sound trivial, but when the importance of the object reaches the strategic level, or even the "first strategic level", trivial things are no longer trivial.

After all, there are countless outstanding and legendary leaders in this world.

According to history, none of these leading figures have been completely divorced from the so-called "need for reproduction."

And there are countless problems caused by this type of demand, which has been the case since ancient times.

Thinking of this, Li Xiang spoke again:

"No matter what, you still need to at least show your attitude."

"It's not convenient for me to say too much as it might easily offend you. My superiors are also deliberately avoiding this topic."

"But actually, this is not a small thing, because you are so important."

Chen Nian nodded and replied:

"I know it well."

"Let's hold off. Until nuclear fusion comes out and the space carrier comes out, we won't think about it for the time being."

"When will that happen?"

Li Xiang said helplessly.

"Who knows? The technological tree of metallic hydrogen is already climbing. With carbon nanotubes completed, the next step is to officially launch a charge on the manufacturing of metallic hydrogen."

"I'm much faster than you think."

Chen Nian was not bragging. After the H-20's first flight, due to the impact of technological fission, his source point accumulation speed also increased dramatically.

During this period, his daily source point income has even reached an astonishing number of 3.5.

Coupled with the benefits brought by his continuous learning, the single-day source point income exceeded 5 for the first time.

The chips for future technology have been placed in his hands. The next thing to see is whether he can make good use of it.

In the face of such a sufficient reason, Li Xiang had nothing more to say. The two of them brushed past the topic lightly and returned their attention to the Spring Festival Gala.

After another program ended, Chen Nian suddenly said:

"coming!"

Li Xiang suddenly became energetic and looked at the TV screen with bright eyes.

At this time, the host just walked onto the stage

"China TV, China TV."

"At this moment, there are less than five hours until another Year of the Ox arrives. I believe that every household across the country must be celebrating New Year's Eve and welcoming the Year of the Ox with joy!"

"Yeah, maybe you are with your family now, having a warm New Year's Eve dinner."

"Maybe you're still on your way home, rushing to reunite with your loved ones."

"Maybe you are traveling as a family to spend Chinese New Year overseas."

"Maybe you are sticking to your job and sending the happiness of the New Year to others!"

"Among all the Chinese people celebrating the New Year, there are a few special figures who are planning to use special ways to send their New Year blessings to the people of all ethnic groups across the country."

"Now, let us hand over the picture to them."

As the host finished speaking, the live screen on TV changed accordingly.

The first thing that catches the eye is the endless sea.

Judging from the perspective, this picture should have been taken from a high-altitude aircraft.

Immediately afterwards, a small island began to appear on the screen.

This island is like a small reef in the vast sea. If you don't look carefully, you will even ignore its existence.

After the perspective was zoomed in, the audience in front of the screen suddenly realized that although this island was "small", it had all the internal organs.

Airport, apron, tower, port.

It is like a small city that is beginning to take shape.

And just as the camera flew over the island, the host's voice began to sound.

"This is Treasure Island in Western China."

"Not long ago, it was a small, narrow reef that could only accommodate a few people standing on it."

"In order to protect this reef, our soldiers stood guard day and night, enduring strong winds, rain, and scorching sun."

"Many soldiers suffered from rheumatism at a young age, and some unfortunately died due to typhoons at sea."
To be continued...