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

Seeing the stern expressions on Wang Jianfeng and Chen Anrong's faces on the other side of the screen, Tang Yumo crossed her legs, appearing very relaxed.

Before Su Chen could ask, he casually asked what had happened.
Wang Jianfeng was in no mood for anything else and went straight to the point, explaining everything in detail.

After listening, Tang Yumo put her legs down, and her relaxed expression turned serious.

Yuan Jingna also looked serious, frowning as she pondered what Wang Jianfeng had just said.

Su Chen's expression remained calm, a calmness that wasn't feigned; he seemed not to have taken the matter to heart.

He was simply surprised that the experts above had such capabilities, having developed the material even faster than them.

This put them in a somewhat passive position.
Even without Wang Jianfeng saying anything, Su Chen knew that everyone was unwilling to cooperate with the higher-ups.

Although they now possess the core technologies and have the initiative.

However, from a long-term perspective, non-cooperation is more beneficial to them.

Tang Yumo couldn't help but complain, blaming Wang Jianfeng and Chen Anrong for most of the responsibility.

This time, he wasn't just upset about the two of them; he was addressing the issue at hand.

He felt that the current problems were caused by the actions of the two individuals.

They've been given so much time, why can't they figure it out?

Why were they able to figure it out so quickly after they arrived? Isn't that just a problem with those two people?

Under his complaints, Wang Jianfeng and Chen Anrong were too embarrassed to say anything.

They also felt that they had made a serious mistake in this matter.

Yuan Jingna coughed to stop Tang Yumo's complaints, and said with a furrowed brow, "Now is not the time to assign blame. We should think about what to do."

Should we cooperate with them, or not?

"What excuse can you give for not cooperating?"

Wang Jianfeng and Chen Anrong nodded; they had come to see Su Chen about this matter.

What should we do?

We can't keep delaying like this.

Su Chen thought for a moment, but didn't offer any opinion. Instead, he asked for other people's thoughts.

This time, they were completely in agreement: they absolutely could not cooperate with those above.

The problem is that if you don't cooperate with those above, they are now capable of exploring on their own, and may even be able to explore faster than you.

Tang Yumo's eyes involuntarily turned to Su Chen, because her hope lay in him.

If Su Chen is willing to research it, he can also develop that material at a faster pace, allowing Wang Jianfeng and the others to compete on par with those above.

With Su Chen's help, they believed they could explore Abyss One more quickly.

However, Su Chen didn't seem to understand this relationship and was still analyzing other things with them.

Chen Anrong couldn't hold back any longer and said softly, "If you can help us with the research, we can also develop that material in a short time."

"With this material, our speed will definitely not be slower than theirs."

Su Chen seemed not to hear, and looked at Wang Jianfeng, who was silent to the side.

"I don't think there's anything wrong with cooperating."

As soon as he said that, he was met with opposition from others.

Tang Yumo and Chen Anrong were the most vocal and arduous in their opposition, as if they had a grudge against those above them and were unwilling to cooperate with them under any circumstances.

And they came up with a whole host of reasons.

Wang Jianfeng and Yuan Jingna shared the same idea.

But Su Chen remained unmoved.

Finally, Tang Yumo, somewhat helpless, bluntly stated her intentions.

"Just tell me if you're willing to help them with their research. If you are, we can surpass them. If you're not, then there's nothing we can do."

These words silenced everyone, and they all looked at Su Chen expectantly.

Su Chen's gaze swept across their faces one by one, his lips moving slowly as he uttered a sentence that no one wanted to hear.

"Forget it, if we can't figure it out, then it's just that we're not capable enough."

"If they really are the first to explore Abyss 1, then it's the skill of those above, and we should congratulate them."

Tang Yumo rolled her eyes, angrily stood up from her chair, and walked outside.

Yuan Jingna asked him where he was going, and Tang Yumo replied sarcastically, "To sleep, what else could I be doing?"

Wang Jianfeng and Chen Anrong exchanged a glance, neither of them understanding why Su Chen refused.

This planet is of vital importance to them, and it would be a tremendous loss if they did not obtain it.

Su Chen, however, did not think so.

Planets are certainly important, but there are countless planets in the universe.

Since others have found the core technology but are unwilling to cooperate, it's not impossible to let them explore this planet.

Why must they be the ones to explore?

Besides, the higher-ups do need me to do some things.

He thought it was a good event.

This incident may change many people's minds.

Whether it's the people on Earth 2 or those on Earth, they might have some other thoughts because of this incident.

For example, the people on Earth 2 rely on Su Chen for many important research projects.

But this time Su Chen didn't help them. Shouldn't they reflect on their actions and think about relying on their own efforts in the future?
Although Su Chen had brought up this idea before, he would still help out every time it was crucial.

This time, they truly failed, which may serve as a lesson for them.

They will change some of their ideas.

The above ideas will therefore change.

Previously, they had always wanted to control the base that Su Chen had established. This time, Su Chen gave them the opportunity to build a planetary base on their own, and it was a very good planet at that.

They will also reflect on their own actions and consider doing something themselves, so that they don't focus all their attention on Su Chen.

In this way, the pressure on Su Chen and the others will be relatively reduced.

Su Chen made this decision after considering many factors from all angles.

Although not many people understand him, Su Chen doesn't need anyone else to understand him.

All he needs to do is give the orders.

Wang Jianfeng didn't quite understand Su Chen's intentions, but he still did as Su Chen asked.

Because Chen Anrong had worked there before, he had some understanding of Su Chen's thoughts.

Although he didn't agree, he understood Su Chen's intentions better, so his opposition wasn't as strong as he had imagined.

Conversely, they would comfort Wang Jianfeng and speculate on some of Su Chen's thoughts. Wang Jianfeng listened, but didn't have any particular thoughts.

Anyway, this was Su Chen's decision, and he just needed to proceed step by step.

They had just left the liaison room when the experts from above came to find them, asking when they could proceed with the next phase of their research.

Wang Jianfeng smiled at them, but the smile looked more like a grimace.

"This matter is not urgent; I have already informed Su Chen."

"Su Chen's meaning is that since you guys developed this material, then the task of exploring Abyss 1 will be handed over to you."

"However, we will continue our research and development. If you explore Abyss 1 later than us, we will not be polite."

The words have been made very clear, and the experts above understand what it means.

They are only responsible for research; they rarely concern themselves with other matters.

They couldn't possibly make the decision themselves, so they contacted their superiors directly to ask what they thought.

Upon hearing that Su Chen was actually willing to give them this opportunity to explore Abyss 1 on their own, the higher-ups naturally agreed.

Subsequently, the higher-ups contacted Wang Jianfeng and asked him to provide assistance.

Wang Jianfeng smiled slightly. Why would he need to help?

He said tactfully, "Earth 2 has a lot of things to do right now, and no one can help them. Aren't there many people on Earth? Since this matter has been entrusted to you, then you can send people to make protective suits and build interstellar warships yourselves. We will not participate."

At this point, the higher-ups finally understood Wang Jianfeng's meaning.

This is about competing with them.

They say nice things, but we leave everything to them.

But if Earth 2 develops the same material, they definitely won't wait.

They will definitely be the first to explore Abyss 1.

A meeting was held at the higher-ups, and the matter was discussed seriously.

Subsequently, they directly recalled all the experts from above.

Since Wang Jianfeng and his group are not seeking cooperation, they will conduct their own research.

Those in power have also developed their own pride, and they certainly won't beg Wang Jianfeng and his group for cooperation.

Especially in this matter, they have an absolute advantage, making it even more impossible.

They believed that they could develop protective suits and starships in a short period of time with their own capabilities.

At that time, they will send people directly to Abyss 1 to explore and seal it off, preventing Wang Jianfeng and his group from getting close.

This will be a planet they control.

After returning to Earth, the experts began various studies.

Wang Jianfeng and his colleagues were also busy.

Wang Jianfeng gave the experts a general overview of the situation, and most importantly, told them that Su Chen would not help and that they should investigate it themselves.

The experts immediately erupted in confusion, asking what the higher-ups meant and why Su Chen wasn't helping.

Wang Jianfeng did not give a direct answer, but silently looked at them and said, "Don't put your hopes on others when something goes wrong. This is our business, and we should be the ones to handle it."

"The people up there have returned to the ground and have begun researching protective suits and interstellar warships."

"We still have the advantage in these two matters. They can't figure them out in a short time, so you still have plenty of time."

"I hope that you can also develop materials that are completely resistant to radiation during this period of time."

"This way we can explore Abyss 1 faster than them. As long as we are one step ahead, all their efforts will be in vain."

"If they are faster than us, then all our current efforts will be in vain."

After saying this, he bowed deeply to the crowd, saying, "All our hopes are pinned on you."

The pressure on everyone increased dramatically, as if a mountain was pressing down on their backs, making it hard for them to breathe.

They didn't have much time left, and the experts had no choice but to continue their research.

However, luck is something that not everyone has.

Experts have made little progress, but the speed on the other side of the Earth is indeed incredibly fast.

In just a few days, they developed a protective suit that is very advanced, capable of completely resisting radiation, and has other advantages as well.

Now all they have left to do is research interstellar warships.

Once the interstellar warship research is successful, they can directly explore Abyss 1.

Starships are not a problem for them either.

They have been independently developing interstellar warships, and all they need to do is change the materials on the outside of the warship to succeed.

However, building an interstellar warship still takes some time, at least a month.

Wang Jianfeng quickly learned about the research progress from above, and he also told the experts the final deadline, putting some pressure on them.

Experts have no other option but to conduct research.

As time ticked by, Wang Jianfeng and Chen Anrong grew increasingly anxious, even to the point of having given up all hope.

Because they are very clear that it is almost impossible for experts to achieve any research results in such a short period of time.

Even with research results, they still need to modify protective suits and interstellar warships.

Both of these modifications also take time, so they are almost unable to surpass the experts on Earth.

Wang Jianfeng had given up hope on the matter and stopped paying attention to it for the last two weeks.

On this day, Chen Anrong suddenly rushed to find him, saying that she had something to discuss with him.

Wang Jianfeng casually flipped through the books on the table and said indifferently, "Just say what you want to say."

"Nothing particularly important, you can handle it yourself."

Seeing his listless appearance, Chen Anrong echoed his tone.

"This matter is related to Abyss 1, and many people have suggested an idea to me."

"We had already developed interstellar warships and protective suits before. Although there are some problems, we can take the risk."

"If you agree, we can set off now."

Wang Jianfeng firmly shook his head, rejecting Chen Anrong's idea.

He had considered using this method before, but after remembering Su Chen's warning, he immediately rejected it.

Before Chen Anrong could say anything more, Wang Jianfeng glared at her and said, "If problems arise, can you take responsibility?"

"Even if you can afford it, let me ask you... if an interstellar warship is destroyed, do you know how much damage there will be?"

"Everyone on the entire starship will die. How will you explain this to their families?"

"We cannot risk our lives to surpass others."

"This is not our belief, nor is it something we should do." (End of Chapter)