I ask you to design equipment, but you do science fiction for me?

This matter has finally come to an end.

However, Wang Jianfeng still planned to promote some other people's positions.

There's nothing we can do about not promoting Chen Anrong, but we can't ignore the positions of others just because of him.

During this period, everyone else worked very hard, and some people definitely deserve a promotion.

A few days later, Wang Jianfeng called Chen Anrong and others to his office and discussed the issue of other people's promotions with them.

No one had any objections to the promotions of others.

However, with Chen Anrong present, everyone felt slightly awkward, since his promotion had been rejected.

Some experts even suggested promoting Chen Anrong to her face.

Chen Anrong quickly declined.

Everyone was quite peaceful, and no conflicts occurred.

However, this incident still caused some estrangement, and Wang Jianfeng could clearly feel that the experts' attitudes toward Chen Anrong were slightly different.

This difference wasn't filled with hostility, but rather a different feeling.

He was very troubled, but had no idea what to do.

Time flies, and several months have passed.

For the past few months, Chen Anrong has been focusing on the time machine, but unfortunately, there has been no progress.

He didn't want to waste all his time on this, and he knew that this kind of thing was extremely troublesome to study and had a very low success rate.

After careful consideration, it was decided that a small number of people would be sent to conduct the research, while the rest would return to their regular duties.

Several experts have proposed an alternative idea.

Since they can't study time machines, they can study other categories.

For example, time and teleporters can be studied separately.

Moreover, it is possible to study a specific point within it.

In this way, we can study time machines without being limited by them.

Wang Jianfeng agreed with the experts' suggestion and divided them into several groups.

However, he specifically emphasized that research on time machines and their classification has become routine.

If you have time, you can study it; if you don't, there's no need to be fixated on it.

this day.

Suddenly, Wang Jianfeng received a call from above, saying that they wanted to send some people to visit Earth 2.

Although it was called a visit, it was actually more of an inspection tour.

Wang Jianfeng hated it when they came, but he couldn't refuse them.

After thinking it over, he handed over the task of receiving the guests to Chen Anrong, trying to avoid contact with this group of people as much as possible.

A few days later, the people sent from above arrived.

The delegation consisted of only a dozen or so people, but each of them held a high position.

They are among the most outstanding individuals on Earth, comprising half of the experts.

This group of experts enjoys immense prestige across the globe and has achieved remarkable success in every field.

They had been to Earth 2 and even worked on Earth 2.

Upon learning the identities of this group of people, Wang Jianfeng frowned, wondering what his superiors were planning.

The people sent this time are different from those in the past; they must have come with some kind of purpose.

Because Wang Jianfeng knew some experts, he took the opportunity of hosting a welcome banquet for them in the evening to chat with several of them and find out their purpose for coming.

Because the experts have worked here, they don't want to hide it.

However, they weren't entirely sure either, and only gave a rough guess.

According to their thinking, the higher-ups sent them here to conduct a general survey and gain an understanding of the research on Earth-2.

The most important technology is space jump technology.

I heard the other party talking about space jump technology.

A hint of displeasure appeared on Wang Jianfeng's face; he knew that the higher-ups hadn't given up on the space jump technology.

The experts didn't know the specifics either, but they valued space jump technology highly and were eager to learn more about it.

So they asked Wang Jianfeng whether space jump technology had actually been developed.

They heard that it was developed through research, but later, for some unknown reason, it was destroyed.

Wang Jianfeng gave an awkward smile and sighed.

“It hasn’t been researched.”

"We did design a space jump base before, but it had huge problems and safety hazards, so it was destroyed."

The experts were skeptical.

Because they knew the situation at the base and also knew some of the higher-ups' intentions.

They didn't want to get involved in these things; they just wanted to understand the situation regarding space jumps.

Now that their status is different, it's difficult to understand anything, and the experts left helplessly.

Chen Anrong watched their retreating figures and said with slight worry, "They're not from Earth 2 anymore, so we still need to be careful."

After saying that, his face turned slightly red, as if he were a little embarrassed.

Because he wasn't exactly a model citizen before.

Wang Jianfeng hadn't thought of these things. After pondering for a while, he said, "They've been on Earth 2 for a long time. Some of them have been with us since other bases."

"Moreover, the experts' personalities are quite different from the other staff members, and I believe they will not do anything to harm us."

"On the contrary, we need to be more careful with the other people."

Chen Anrong was even more embarrassed.

Because he used to be part of that group.

Now that he was being asked to receive this group of people again, he felt it was inappropriate and thought for a moment before saying, "Do you think it would be better to have someone else interact with them? After all, my status is somewhat different, and too much contact with them might cause unnecessary trouble."

When Wang Jianfeng heard this, he was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "What's different about your identity? You are now just the manager of Earth 2, you have no other identity."

"I believe you can do this well."

Chen Anrong nodded silently, thinking to herself that she would do her best to protect the interests of Earth 2 and would never let anyone else sabotage it.

But he was also vaguely worried because the people who came this time were rather special.

Apart from the experts, everyone else was of a higher rank than him.

In addition, Earth 2 already had some people on board.

If something happens, he personally feels it's difficult to handle and might affect him.

It may not concern me personally, but given my status, some people might misunderstand me.

Therefore, he didn't want to get involved in this matter.

However, he also knew that Wang Jianfeng had put him in charge of this matter because he probably wanted to use it to tell everyone.

I am a person from Earth 2.

He is loyal to Earth 2.

I will never collude with others.

This matter definitely needs to be informed to Su Chen and the others. Su Chen wasn't surprised to learn about it; what he found strange was that no one from above had been sent over.

Now that someone has been sent, he finds it perfectly normal.

Being far away on another planet, I didn't feel any pressure. After giving Wang Jianfeng a few instructions, I asked if he needed to go back.
Wang Jianfeng was taken aback. Su Chen's sudden question made him wonder about Su Chen's intentions. Did Su Chen want to come back and needed a reason?

"Are you planning to come back?"

Su Chen shook his head.

He had no intention of going back, but he wanted to personally test the space jump.

“If you really need me to go back, you can build a space jump base, and then I’ll sneak back.”

Wang Jianfeng was extremely surprised to hear this and pondered its feasibility, finding it somewhat difficult.

Establishing a space jump base requires a certain amount of manpower, resources, and materials.

Once it's set up, it's inevitable that it will be discovered.

Those above will inevitably find out as well.

He smiled and said, "We don't need you to come back right now."

"However, I think we can build a space jump base, but we can't build it on Earth 2; we can build it somewhere else."

After discussing it, the two decided that they could establish a base on Professor Wang's planet.

When Professor Wang was mentioned, the two men seemed a little emotional.

I haven't seen him for a year or two, so I don't know how things are going on his end.

The two then contacted Professor Wang and brought him into the video call.

Professor Wang hadn't seen the two of them in a long time, and he was quite emotional.

After not seeing each other for a year or two, none of us have changed much.

Su Chen inquired about the situation on Professor Wang's side.

Professor Wang smiled and said, "Everything is normal on my end. I was thinking of contacting you a while ago, wondering if I could visit you. My construction and research here are all finished."

Su Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Don't come over for now. Wang Jianfeng and I were just discussing how to set up a secret space jump base from your place."

Professor Wang knew a little about the space jump base.

After learning that the space jump base had been destroyed, he had guessed one possibility, and now, hearing Su Chen say this, he understood the reason.

After a moment of silence, Professor Wang said with some concern, "The experts on my side are quite complex, and I'm afraid it might be leaked."

"Moreover, establishing a space jump base here is also somewhat dangerous. I think it would be better to find another planet and have me lead the team to establish the base there, and at the same time establish a space jump base. This way, we can keep our secret and not be discovered."

Su Chen and Wang Jianfeng nodded.

At this moment, Wang Jianfeng said, "In that case, you should come to Earth 2 first. We'll study it carefully and select a group of suitable people to follow you to establish the base."

Once this was settled, everyone got busy with their own tasks.

After Professor Wang finished dealing with matters at the base, he boarded an interstellar warship and arrived at Earth 2.

His arrival did not cause any particular reaction.

Wang Jianfeng, along with Chen Anrong and others, personally welcomed Professor Wang. This was the first time Chen Anrong and Professor Wang had met.

The two of them were quite polite.

Professor Wang had no bad impression of Chen Anrong, but not a good one either; he regarded her as an ordinary management talent.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Professor Wang returned to his room to rest.

On Earth 2, they have their own rest rooms and offices.

This was built many years ago, and we've left it for them.

That evening, Wang Jianfeng came to see Professor Wang to discuss the next steps of the plan.

This was a classified mission, and Wang Jianfeng did not tell Chen Anrong about it.

The two discussed the details, and then moved on to the selection of personnel.

Regarding personnel, Wang Jianfeng already has some initial ideas.

After everything was settled, he asked Professor Wang when he planned to depart.

Professor Wang said with a smile, "Let's rest for a few days first. I heard that the people from above are here, and I need to say hello to them."

"Also, we need to choose a suitable planet. This planet should not be too close to Earth 2, but it should not be too far away either. We should try to find a middle ground."

"The people above don't want to go, and even if they did, it would take them a considerable amount of time."

Wang Jianfeng smiled and took out a document.

The data listed more than a dozen planets, which they had already explored.

Professor Wang looked at it carefully and finally chose a relatively distant planet.

The planet is also in a harsh condition, with frequent storms.

Establishing a base in such a place carries certain risks.

However, they have enough strength to withstand the storm's attack.

The planet has been identified.

The next day, Professor Wang met with the people sent from above. They chatted briefly and exchanged pleasantries.

Some people asked Professor Wang why he suddenly came back, and whether there was something important.

Professor Wang shook his head and briefly explained the situation, basically saying that things at the base had come to an end and he was preparing to rebuild the base.

Upon hearing that Professor Wang was going to establish a new base, the group of people sent from above were immediately intrigued, sensing that something was amiss.

One of them said, "Really? I wonder if you mind if one of our people comes along for a tour? We'd like to document how you set up the base."

Professor Wang was taken aback; he truly hadn't expected them to make such a request.

But refusing outright wouldn't be good, and he knew very well that if he refused now, his superiors might force him to bring people over.

He said ambiguously, "I can't make the decision on this matter; I need to discuss it with Su Chen and Wang Jianfeng."

Just then, Wang Jianfeng and Chen Anrong arrived.

The people above then called the two men over and told them about the matter.

Wang Jianfeng didn't react much, but Chen Anrong reacted quite strongly.

He looked at Wang Jianfeng and Professor Wang, and asked with some surprise, "Are you going to establish bases on other planets?"

Professor Wang nodded and gave Wang Jianfeng a special look.

He thought Wang Jianfeng had told Chen Anrong about this, but he didn't expect that Wang Jianfeng hadn't.

Chen Anrong hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back; he also wanted to go with Professor Wang to the planet to establish a base.

This was one of his dreams.

Working on Earth 2 basically involves managing other personnel.

He felt that if he could also establish a base outside, it would be another peak in his life.

He hoped to be like Wang Jianfeng.

Wang Jianfeng isn't an expert either, but he can lead people to establish groups outside, so why can't I?
He had mixed feelings in his heart.

These two had only met a short time before they decided to establish a base outside.

Wang Jianfeng didn't tell him, and he felt that Wang Jianfeng was deliberately hiding it from him.

Or rather, Wang Jianfeng never intended for himself to participate. (End of Chapter)