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

Chen Anrong nodded and left the office somewhat impatiently.

Back in his office, he first checked the information to see what the current situation was like.

After investigating, he couldn't help but frown.

It turns out that the dissatisfaction with the Space Research Lab wasn't a one-off occurrence, but rather a recurring one.

Several of these incidents resulted in large-scale protests.

After reading all the information, Chen Anrong also felt a headache coming on.

However, this is the most critical moment, so he naturally cannot allow the space research lab to suspend its work, nor can he refute their demands.

And he has already agreed to these requests.

The only solution now is to talk to the people in the research lab who are dissatisfied, hoping they can understand the Space Research Lab and themselves.

In order to quell the anger of this group, Chen Anrong felt that she should also support their work.

Now that some of the problems in the Space Research Lab have been solved, it is time to address the problems in other research labs as well.

The next day, he gathered the other researchers together for a brief meeting.

At the meeting, Chen Anrong first stated her position.

He will not show favoritism to any particular research lab.

All the funding and support provided by the research lab is for the sake of the work, not for the benefit of any one person.

After he finished speaking, some people stood up and asked him questions.

"There's something I don't understand: why can the Space Research Lab get what it wants—people and things? Why don't some people grant us the same requests?"

The "certain people" referred to here are Wang Jianfeng.

Chen Anrong explained the issue to everyone very seriously. He told them that it was not that Wang Jianfeng favored a particular research lab, but rather that the base was short of technical personnel and some equipment.

Therefore, we can only consider some graduate students who are in urgent need first.

The others were unhappy when he said that.

"You mean we don't need it urgently anymore? We need it very much."

"Why do we need them all? You specifically chose the Space Research Lab, do you think we're unimportant?"

"If you think we're useless, we'll leave immediately."

Others joined in the jeering, which had a threatening tone.

Seeing everyone's dissatisfaction, Chen Anrong tried to speak several times, but was interrupted each time.

The crowd was extremely dissatisfied and wouldn't listen to Chen Anrong's explanation that it was the most important thing.

Chen Anrong's explanation was not very convincing.

After a while of arguing, the research team requested equipment and personnel from Chen Anrong.

Judging from the current situation, Chen Anrong knew that if she didn't agree to their demands, they would definitely cause trouble.

With no other choice, she agreed.

"I agree with your request, but I cannot meet your needs in a short time. You will have to wait for a while."

"I will do my best to provide you with personnel and equipment."

The meeting ended unhappily, leaving Chen Anrong feeling very heavy-hearted.

They were thinking about where to transfer people.

Providing equipment for these research labs is also a difficult task.

The equipment they needed was all high-precision, and some of it was very difficult to develop, requiring the consent of Wang Jianfeng, Su Chen, and others.

However, these devices are generally not available for research use.

Such equipment is extremely rare, and developing new equipment will be a long process.

What's even more difficult is that many of the materials used in the equipment are extremely scarce, and the lack of materials prevents some equipment from being put into production.

This is one of the most critical issues.

There are also some devices that, due to their confidentiality, will never be given to them to use.

For example, some equipment related to space technology is rare. Each piece of equipment was basically developed by Su Chen himself, and they are all with Su Chen.

It would be very difficult for them to use it.

After much deliberation, Chen Anrong decided that she should go find Su Chen first.

Because Su Chen held absolute power, whether it was a problem with the equipment or the personnel.

As long as he speaks, all problems can be solved.

After contacting Su Chen, Chen Anrong first reported on her current work and difficulties.

He then brought up the issues related to the research lab.

Su Chen actually knew about this issue long ago.

He kept telling Wang Jianfeng to handle it properly, but unexpectedly, Wang Jianfeng shifted the blame onto Chen Anrong.

He frowned slightly in dissatisfaction, pondered for a moment, and said, "This is a long-standing problem that will not disappear."

"We have quite a few research labs on Earth 2, and to be honest, some of these labs are more important than others."

"For example, the Space Research Lab is indeed more important than other research labs, so resources should definitely be allocated to them."

"Other research labs have their own work to do, so having a few more or fewer people won't have a big impact."

"As for the equipment, it's not a matter of whether we're willing to give it to them or not; the problem is that we simply don't have it right now."

“If we had the equipment, we wouldn’t just store it in a warehouse; we would definitely give it to them to use.”

Chen Anrong listened attentively, and her conclusion was simply, "I have no way to help you."

Chen Anrong took a sip of tea with a troubled expression, her lips slightly upturned, and said with a hint of helplessness, "Isn't there any way to solve this?"

"What I mean is, could we allocate some personnel to them first? As for the equipment, we can take our time."

"We have to meet everyone's needs, otherwise it will be hard to explain."

Su Chen sighed helplessly first.

"Do whatever you want, but I don't have anyone to give you that, and this isn't my area of ​​expertise. I only handle research."

This left Chen Anrong somewhat helpless. She had originally thought of asking Su Chen to say a few words on his behalf, but now Su Chen neither cared nor stopped her, letting her do as she pleased.

His eyes widened slightly, and he mustered his courage to ask, "Is there really no one on your end?"

Su Chen said with a smile, "Of course there's no one there. If there were, why wouldn't I give it to you?"

"It wouldn't do me any good to keep them here."

"We're just starting out here, and there aren't many people in the space research lab."

"To accommodate you, we haven't been hiring for the past year or two, and our equipment is quite outdated, not as good as your Earth 2 equipment."

After saying this, it was like a blow to the head, leaving Chen Anrong speechless.

Chen Anrong was also thinking that since they couldn't transfer personnel, could they transfer some equipment instead?
But now that thought was also extinguished. Su Chen had made it very clear that their equipment was inferior to Earth 2's, so naturally they couldn't give them any more equipment. Thinking of the various troubles that would follow, Chen Anrong still looked at Su Chen with a wronged expression, hoping that Su Chen could think of a solution and provide him with some help no matter what.

Su Chen really had no other options; he couldn't solve the equipment problem right now.

Because there simply aren't enough materials, even if he wanted to help, he couldn't.

He couldn't help with personnel issues either.

First of all, he was not very clear about the personnel issue, nor did he know how many people he had.

However, judging from everyone's work status, there is indeed a shortage of personnel.

Seeing Chen Anrong's troubled expression, Su Chen suggested that he contact Tang Yumo to take a look.

Chen Anrong blinked, thinking to herself: If Su Chen couldn't find her, could Tang Yumo?

Seeing his hesitation, Su Chen guessed what he was thinking and said with a smile, "Tang Yumo has worked on many planets and has a clear understanding of the personnel situation of various planetary bases."

"If he can't help you either, then there's really nothing you can do; you'll just have to figure it out yourselves."

Chen Anrong nodded helplessly. After thinking for a long time, he decided not to contact Tang Yumo.

This is his last card, and he doesn't plan to use it unless absolutely necessary.

Because this card felt more like a disgrace to him, he hoped to resolve the matter through his own efforts.

Since the equipment problem was basically hopeless, he thought of finding a solution from the personnel aspect.

The first person I thought of was Professor Wang.

He had asked Professor Wang for help before, and Professor Wang had helped him solve the problem.

He believed that Professor Wang held a certain position on some planets and might be able to transfer some personnel or equipment over.

Professor Wang is not currently on Earth 2, but is with Su Chen, so he contacted Professor Wang directly from the liaison room.

When Professor Wang learned that Chen Anrong wanted to see him, he immediately realized that the girl was in trouble.

Upon arriving at the liaison room, he saw Chen Anrong hovering over the screen and greeted her with a smile.

Chen Anrong warmly inquired about Professor Wang's health, and the two chatted briefly. Then, Chen Anrong changed the subject and told him about her own problem.

Professor Wang also learned the reason why he had come to see him.

This matter is very difficult for Professor Wang.

He can deploy interstellar warships, but he doesn't have the ability to manage personnel.

"I can't help you with this. You should go find Tang Yumo and Yuan Jingna."

"If all else fails, you can ask Su Chen. I'm not as good as them."

Professor Wang's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Chen Anrong, making her feel utterly hopeless.

He wasn't familiar with Tang Yumo and Yuan Jingna at all, so how could he possibly ask them for help?

Moreover, there was a slight conflict between him and Tang Yumo, and she was unwilling to help him.

As for Yuan Jingna, she probably won't help with Tang Yumo's involvement.

The only person he could turn to was Professor Wang.

"Please help me think of a way. You hold a high position of power in the base, and I really have no other choice but to come to you."

"Why don't you try talking to someone else?"

Professor Wang hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

His communication with others may not be effective, especially since this is not even his own business.

He ultimately shook his head and refused, saying, "I can't. Since this matter concerns Earth 2, you should let Wang Jianfeng talk to them."

“My words don’t carry any weight. Besides, this matter should rightfully be handled by Wang Jianfeng. Why did you take on this task?”

Chen Anrong was furious when she thought about how Wang Jianfeng had acted in front of her before. She told Professor Wang a few words in a wronged tone.

Professor Wang was both amused and exasperated, never expecting Wang Jianfeng to do something like this.

"You should go find Wang Jianfeng and let him talk to them. If Wang Jianfeng can't reach an agreement with them either, then I'm even less of a use."

Chen Anrong nodded, but didn't press Professor Wang any further. Instead, she asked about the personnel, hoping to glean more useful information.

Professor Wang frankly stated that they are actually quite short of staff.

However, they did not request personnel from other bases.

Because they were very clear that there weren't many people on Earth 2 either.

If they ask, Earth 2 will definitely try to find a solution for them.

Su Chen didn't want them to bear too much responsibility, so he put a lot of things on his shoulders.

For research-related issues, Su Chen can basically complete them by himself, with the help of a few others.

Having learned of Su Chen's difficulties, Chen Anrong naturally couldn't insist on anything further.

After thinking for a while in her office chair, Chen Anrong decided to coordinate with Earth 2 to see if she could transfer some people from certain research labs or integrate some of them.

Because many research labs are actually in a useless state; problems that could be studied in one lab are now divided into several labs.

He felt that such research labs could be integrated, which would reduce a lot of pressure and allow some staff to be transferred to other locations.

He couldn't make the decision on his own, so he went to Wang Jianfeng first and shared his thoughts and plans with him.

Wang Jianfeng shook his head and didn't say anything.

After a long time, he asked Chen Anrong if she knew what kind of things might happen in the Integration Research Lab.
Chen Anrong nodded; of course he knew.

The integration of research labs will inevitably touch upon the interests of certain individuals, and these individuals will certainly oppose it.

Wang Jianfeng glared at him, "Since you know why you're doing this, can you solve the problem? If you can't, who will take responsibility if something goes wrong? What if it affects the entire Earth 2?"

Chen Anrong was speechless for a moment when asked the question, and then said somewhat unconvinced, "You're afraid of this and afraid of that, so what can you do to help me?"

"How about you contact Tang Yumo or Yuan Jingna for me and talk to them to see if they can send some people and equipment over?"

This question made Wang Jianfeng glare at him.

He then laughed, seemingly trying to brush off the topic.

However, Chen Anrong stared straight at him, not intending to let him go, and repeated herself.

Wang Jianfeng shook his head in pain, then rubbed his face, spun around in place several times, and finally shook his head firmly.

"Don't make things difficult for me. I'm not going to ask either of them for help."

"Neither of them could help me."

Chen Anrong frowned and asked, "I can understand if Tang Yumo doesn't help, but Yuan Jingna is so gentle, would she deliberately make things difficult for you?"

Wang Jianfeng snorted but remained silent.

Yuan Jingna is gentle, but her gentleness is not for everyone, but only for certain people.

Moreover, although he appears gentle, he has his own ideas. (End of Chapter)