Huayu 05, our science fiction movie universe

Chapter 673 The Heavenly Ladder (Part 2)
For China, with its rich experience in construction, mega-projects, or infrastructure projects, have never been just about infrastructure; they are also about economic considerations.

The simplest approach is to provide work relief, which involves using infrastructure projects to help local people develop their economy and become prosperous.

The same applies to this "Sky Ladder" project.

For China, the surrounding backward countries and allies could not play a significant role in resisting the invasion of the Trisolaran civilization.

For humanity to develop rapidly, it must work together and unite to make progress, pooling its strength in one place.

Therefore, in order to deal with the crisis of the Trisolaran invasion, the most urgent task, in addition to breaking the Trisolaran sophon's blockade on basic physics, is to unite all forces that can be united and improve the level of civilization of all mankind.

This point was clearly made in a scene from the movie, during a special meeting convened by the Chinese government in a virtual dream world.

At the meeting, the head of the special affairs department also introduced the vision of cosmic civilization described by the alien Hou Mingyu, stating that the only way for human civilization on Earth to solve the Trisolaran crisis and enter the interstellar civilization universe is to develop science and technology and political ideology and improve the level of civilization.

It was at this conference that the concept of a "community with a shared future for mankind" was officially launched.

Compared to the vast universe and the numerous cosmic civilizations, the differences in race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc., on Earth seem rather ridiculous.

In the past, humanity had doubts about the world beyond the universe and lacked the determination to leave Earth, which led to continuous disputes and internal conflicts on this planet.

But now they know that there is a much wider world beyond Earth, and limiting their vision to this one planet is undoubtedly short-sighted.

Therefore, the concept of a "community with a shared future for mankind" is not just an empty phrase or slogan.

Just like this "Sky Ladder" project, China designed and acted in accordance with this theory.

In Huaxia's project plan, the "Sky Ladder" project is not simply about transferring manpower and materials from China to Southeast Asian countries for construction.

In addition to its strategic value in developing space programs, the project also serves another purpose: to contribute to the progress and development of Southeast Asian societies.

In the film "Sky Ladder", this storyline is mainly told from the perspective of engineer Zhao Shulei.

The film mostly shows her interacting with local workers.

One part of the story involves Zhao Shulei working on the construction site during the day and teaching at night schools run by local workers in China, imparting advanced construction knowledge and Chinese experience to them.

It's clear that the workers all have great respect for Zhao Shulei, this Chinese woman.

And this is just her personal influence. When applied to the project, the construction of "Sky Ladder" in Southeast Asia has driven the upgrading of local infrastructure.

First, there's transportation. To build the space elevator, China first built a railway connecting the local area with China.

The power station that was built then not only provided energy for the Sky Ladder project, but also solved the problems of the surrounding villages.

There's a scene in the movie where the power station's energy illuminates the surrounding villages, and the villagers use this electricity for production, developing small-scale processing industries.

The goodwill proactively extended by China has had some effect.

At least when the Huaxia construction team first established their base here, there were misunderstandings about the project, such as "the Sky Ladder is a tool for resource plundering" and "the Sky Ladder will bring cosmic rays."

However, after several years of effort by the project team, while these problems cannot be said to have all been solved, at least some results have been achieved.

After a period of smooth transition that took into account the different characters involved in the project and showcased the project from various perspectives, the pace of "Sky Ladder" picks up again.

Those who oppose the project, and their supporters, will not simply let the "Sky Ladder" project be completed smoothly.

However, given the lessons learned from previous failures, and with the involvement of the ETO organization, the crisis Liu Peiqiang and his team face this time is undoubtedly much greater.

The ETO organization attracted several sea monsters that attacked the "Sky Ladder" project.

Of course, it's hard to say exactly how much these sea monsters are influenced by the ETO organization, because the situation was almost the same when the military base in the Sands Islands on the other side of the ocean encountered sea monster attacks and red algae crises.

With both sides threatened by sea monsters, it means that the "Sky Ladder" project is unlikely to receive any support.

Fortunately, the "Sky Ladder" project itself has a well-constructed defense system, as well as elite soldiers like Liu Peiqiang, and heavy mechs.

Moreover, the movie not only showcases heavy mechs, but also a lot of large-scale engineering equipment used to build the "sky ladder" base.

In fact, all of these devices were sponsored by XCMG Group, so Guo Fan benefited from Wang Hao's generosity.

Because Wang Hao had already established contact with XCMG when he was filming the movie "The Martian" and obtained their sponsorship in construction machinery equipment.

Following the success of sponsoring "The Martian," XCMG became more committed to supporting the Galaxy Cinematic Universe and contributed significantly to the project.

The same applies to "Sky Ladder," and the collaboration is even more in-depth. After all, Guo Fan personally visited the company, initially showcasing his "cyber Daji charm." Moreover, "Sky Ladder" involves super engineering projects, which is more in line with XCMG's needs than the military elements of "Operation Red Sea."

Therefore, after Guo Fan personally visited the site, XCMG immediately formed a special support team to provide on-site support from the start of the project, investing a great deal of support in multiple dimensions such as equipment, technology, and personnel.

Equipment such as the "Iron Mantis" rescue platform, unmanned container transport robot, and all-terrain off-road transport vehicle featured in the movie are not only props in the film, but also the most advanced high-end equipment of XCMG Group.

During the filming of the movie "Sky Ladder," XCMG invested 32 types of 61 main equipment units, more than 400 sets of parts and workshop props, 61 sets of 3D models, and 319 staff members to provide resource allocation and support for "Sky Ladder" in all aspects, including industrial design, product modification, paint color change, logistics and transportation, and on-site execution. Crucially, throughout the entire process, XCMG not only didn't ask for money, but was actually asked for donations at every level.

I don't know how Guo Fan became a director. He not only got the machinery and equipment, but also hundreds of sets of various workshop maintenance tools from XCMG, storage racks, and various controllers, displays, and data cables from WIKA Electronics...

Afterwards, almost all the XCMG project managers complained that they had been fleeced.

Even Wang Hao couldn't help but chuckle when he learned of this amusing incident, because Xinghe Pictures had allocated Guo Fan ample funds for the project, and there was no need for him to try to save money by taking advantage of loopholes like this.

It can only be said that Cyber ​​Daji's talent has already begun to show. I wonder if, in the future, if a dog joins his production team, he will really have to pay 200 yuan as some people say online.

With Guo Fan's wholehearted dedication, the cinematic quality of "Sky Ladder" is exceptionally realistic.

Furthermore, XCMG's sponsorships were not a losing proposition. When the movie reached the two-thirds mark of its plot and was in a crisis, it wasn't just heavy mechs fighting against the sea monsters that were crossing the ocean; XCMG's engineering machinery and logo also received a lot of screen time.

Especially when Liu Peiqiang's soldiers were fighting the sea monster on the beach, the troop movement left the rear vulnerable. At this time, Zhao Shulei and Han Duoduo immediately went to the rear to mobilize the local people around the base who had benefited from the fight, and encouraged them to cooperate with the base staff, driving various huge engineering machines to fight against the opposition forces.

In the movie, when Zhao Shulei drives her boxy, heavy, and sturdy all-terrain vehicle rampaging through the enemy camp, her heroic demeanor and the steady, working-class aura she exudes are so striking, fully demonstrating the charm of working women in the new era.

Han Duoduo was equally impressive. She not only controlled the "Iron Mantis" rescue platform to help her side build defensive fortifications, but also used her sharp skills and high-tech prosthetic limb to take down many opposition rioters who stormed into her camp when necessary.

With the united efforts of the staff and soldiers at the base, and with the support and protection of the local people, the attack launched by the villains was naturally doomed to fail.

But that wasn't the end of it. Just as the opposition forces and the sea monsters launched their attack, the staff in the rear resisted, and the armored vehicles in the front fought the sea monsters, a huge storm suddenly struck, whipping up towering waves that rushed toward the base.

To be honest, this storm was actually created by the military stationed at the Zhongsha Islands base in "Operation Red Sea" to solve the red algae crisis, but unexpectedly it has affected the "Sky Ladder" project.

This tsunami completely changed the situation.

Faced with the impending massive tsunami, Zhao Shulei took the initiative to step forward on the battlefield and addressed the opposition forces, urging them to put aside their differences and focus on self-preservation in the face of natural disaster.

At the same time, she mobilized the base's engineering personnel to first protect the base's factory and surrounding villages, and used the base's large-scale engineering machinery to build flood walls and flood discharge outlets.

Under Zhao Shulei's exemplary conduct and leading by example, and under the immense pressure of the impending crisis, even the opponents laid down their weapons and turned from resistance to actively participating in the flood control project, working together with the surrounding villagers to protect their homes.

In the end, the crisis was averted, the sea monster was defeated and driven back, and the opposition organization realized after the tsunami that the Chinese people had indeed come to help them with good intentions. They were no longer hostile and stopped attacking the base.

The "Sky Ladder" project was thus successfully completed within the planned timeframe, fully demonstrating what "Chinese speed" truly means.

Meanwhile, as the Southeast Asian villagers surrounding the base tied traditional prayer ribbons to the base of the ladder and cheered with their Chinese engineer friends for the successful establishment of the project, the concept of a "community with a shared future for mankind" was also brought to life on the big screen.

In the end, the space elevator project was completed, and during the maiden voyage of the elevator, Zhao Shulei gave up the opportunity to start the equipment for the first time to her Burmese female student, Mara.

When Zhao Shulei stepped back, Mara nervously pressed the start button under everyone's gaze. When the camera focused on the Southeast Asian team cheering in the construction team, it undoubtedly emphasized the theme of "unity and cooperation" once again.

Just after Mara pressed the start button, the car doors on the space elevator base closed, and Liu Peiqiang and Han Duoduo, who were among the first passengers on the space elevator, nervously held each other's hands.

As the countdown began, the cable connected to the elevator car, the engine at the bottom ignited and shot upwards, and then the car soared into the sky. The camera followed along, rapidly climbing higher and higher to the rousing soundtrack, fully showcasing the entire operation of the space elevator to countless viewers, contributing the most shocking and unforgettable scene of the entire movie.

When the space elevator pierced through the clouds, entered near-Earth orbit, and was received by the Ark space station, many audience members in the theater couldn't help but applaud excitedly, just like Zhao Shulei and the others in the movie.

Although they all knew it was just a movie and the space elevator was fictional.

But the realistic cinematic quality was already moving enough, and they also knew that if technology advanced to that point, only China would have the potential to successfully build such a mega-project.

They firmly believed this.

The ending of the movie "Sky Ladder" is undoubtedly shocking and moving. Watching the people and supplies going up and down via the space elevator at the end of the movie, watching the "Ark" space station being gradually built, and watching humanity heading to space in a more convenient way, everyone knows that the human society in the [Galaxy Cinematic Universe] has finally overcome difficulties and successfully entered a new stage of civilization.

As for whether the future of this new phase is bright, and whether humanity can resolve the Trisolaran crisis, we can only wait and see what future works in the [Galaxy Cinematic Universe] will bring.

However, this production of "The Ladder" at least satisfied the audience members who bought tickets.

Furthermore, there are still two post-credits scenes as a regular feature at the end of the movie.

First, the first Easter egg:
The high-speed train travels on the newly built Nam Nang Railway tracks, slows down as it enters the station, and then announces that it has arrived at its final destination, Da Nang Station.

An elderly man with gray hair got off the train at the exit. Han Duoduo, whose belly was already slightly protruding, saw the old man and immediately rushed forward to hug him. At this moment, the camera rotated to give a close-up, revealing that the old man was Han Duoduo's father, Han Zi'ang.

The second Easter egg:
The news of the completion of the "Sky Ladder" project was reported back to the coalition government, which made many people extremely happy, except for the representative of a certain major country.

However, political struggles often cannot be brought to the forefront, and they were helpless in the face of the already completed "Sky Ladder" project.

Moreover, as a "Wallfacer," Diaz took this opportunity to go on stage and declare in front of everyone that with the "space elevator," his next plan could begin.

As for what plan?
Diaz only stated that the first priority was to transport the developed high-powered nuclear bomb into space; he didn't mention anything else. Viewers will have to wait and see "Wallfacer 2" when the time comes.

(End of this chapter)