Industry: Cthulhu

Chapter 11 MAOA Gene
Fang Yan never expected that even though he had explained it so clearly, Huang Zhou and the other two remained unmoved. Or rather, they simply did not understand the deeper meaning of Fang Yan's words.

"I must remind you two that we have the potential to independently control and mass-produce controlled fusion technology."

"You two have both experienced China in the Old Earth era and witnessed the technological war between China and the West. You should understand the importance of independence."

"Your destiny must always be in your own hands. This is not just talk." Fang Yan couldn't help but remind him.

Huang Yuan said, "I understand what you said, but controlled fusion is full of uncertainties, while stellar energy is more sustainable. As long as it is built, it will solve our predicament forever."

"Even if the cost is higher and the budget exceeds a certain amount, as long as we tighten our belts, I believe we can get through this difficult time."

After hearing this, Fang Yan felt very disappointed.

"Long-lasting? I'm sorry, I don't know what that word means. It's just an energy device. How can it last longer than the solar system or the Milky Way?"

Fang Yan said in a deep voice: "Do you understand that controlled fusion and reactor miniaturization projects are prerequisites for the Starry Sea?"

"Without a small, controllable reactor, our spacecraft will never be able to leave the solar system! The people of Earth will forever be trapped in a remote corner on the edge of the galaxy!"

"If you can't pursue your dreams, what's the point of living forever? Will you be a frog in a well your whole life?"

Huang Yuan was, after all, a federal minister. Fang Yan described him as a frog in a well, and he immediately said with some annoyance, "Fang Yan, what do you mean?"

"Means nothing."

Fang Yan stood up and turned to leave without hesitation, "Brown, I'm busy. I'm leaving first."

After saying that, Fang Yan left without looking back, leaving Huang Zhou and the other two with purple faces, like two pieces of cooked pig livers.

Brown couldn't help laughing. Good guy, I didn't realize Fang Yan also had a temper. He was so angry that he just started to argue with Huang Zhou and Zhou Zhou.

Brown suddenly remembered a genetic test report he had read before, which said that as many as 77% of the Chinese people carried a gene mutant called monoamine oxidase MAOA-L, which is also known as the hidden berserker gene.

MAOA gene mutations are extremely rare, and the Chinese have such a high carrier rate, which is unique even in the entire galaxy.

……

Beijing.

A secluded and elegant courtyard.

The light shone through the sparse grape trellises onto the table. Huang Yuan and Zhou Ziyu sipped tea silently. Both of them were silent, as if they were still recalling Fang Yan's fierce words in the afternoon.

"This guy Fang Yan."

Huang Yuan muttered. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Harsh words were just a nice way of putting it. In reality, he felt like he had been severely scolded.

Zhou Ziyu, on the other hand, remained relatively calm. He took a sip of tea and said, "Perhaps it's because of our different perspectives. We are old, after all, and we always hope for stability and to make as few mistakes as possible. However, young people like Fang Yan, who have dreams in their hearts, hope to forge ahead and face the sea of stars."

"He's right. Although controlled nuclear fusion carries great risks, its success will bring unprecedented development opportunities to Earth. On the other hand, stellar energy, while stable, also represents a form of laziness and dependence."

"It's easy to say 'independence', but actually doing it is much harder than you think."

Huang Yuan frowned. "I'm also Chinese, so of course I know how important independence is. But with Earth's current strength, can we achieve plasma confinement?"

Zhou Ziyu shook his head. "I don't know, but like Fang Yan said, if we don't try, we may never know the answer."

"Is it too risky?" Huang Yuan asked again.

Zhou Ziyu said: "Of course it is risky, but I still say that if you don't try some things and don't take risks, you will never know the answer." The two fell silent again. They looked at the distant starry sky and imagined the scene where the earth had the ability to build spaceships and then explore the depths of the galaxy.

There is no doubt that if this step can be successfully taken, it will have extraordinary significance for the human race on Earth.

Huang Yuan clenched his fists. "At this age, I'm actually looked down upon by a young man."

Zhou Ziyu smiled and said calmly, "That's easy. If you don't want to be looked down upon, take a gamble."

"We have nothing to lose anyway."

……

It was the same night, on the other side of the capital.

After Fang Yan entered the laboratory, Brown put on a virtual helmet and established a connection with Ariadne, who was far away in the central area of the galaxy.

In fact, it was Aliat's idea to persuade Fang Yan to stay in the capital. This way, he could not only urge Fang Yan to write his thesis, but also take the opportunity to find clues about his teacher.

As an avid believer in science, the sudden departure of those elderly people is a shadow that will always be difficult for Ariat to erase.

"Is there such a thing?"

After listening to Brown's description of Fang Yan's aggressive behavior in the afternoon, Ariat was very surprised.

From the several connections between him and Fang Yan, it seemed that this young man had a gentle personality, but unexpectedly, he had such a sharp side hidden.

"Then there's still a lie!"

Brown said hurriedly, "I saw it with my own eyes. Over a disagreement, he got right in my face, even showing no respect to the powerful minister of his own planet."

"I like this kind of personality!"

"As an engineer, you should have this kind of persistence."

"Earth is only a first-level civilization right now. Given such backward conditions, what good would it do even if we had a stellar energy system? Would seven billion people do nothing in the future, just sit around the solar system and wait for death?"

"Controlled fusion on a miniaturized scale is completely different. If it can be achieved, it will give Earth hope. It will accelerate our integration into the Galactic Alliance, allowing us to trade with surrounding star systems. We can even explore the edge of the galaxy and perhaps find valuable resources."

"In short, Fang Yan chose controlled fusion not because of technology, but because of hope. We all know that for a civilization to exist in the vast universe, hope is the most important thing."

Aliat nodded and said with great emotion: "With such a character, he is worthy of being the disciple chosen by those elders."

Brown was stunned. He didn't know that Aliat doubted Fang Yan's apprenticeship. He asked in confusion, "You just said old man? What old man?"

Aliat realized he had let something slip and quickly changed the subject, "Nothing much. How's Fang Yan's thesis progress lately? I can't wait to nominate him for the Star Ring Award."

When it comes to this issue, Brown's eyebrows suddenly become beaming.

"Fang Yan is very serious. He stays in the lab until the early morning every day. He also progresses very quickly on his paper, writing about a dozen pages a day."

"It's a pity that I can't see the specific content. I feel so itchy inside." Brown said with a deep sigh.

"Such rapid progress!" Aliat said with anticipation, "At this rate, it probably won't be long before he can complete the commissioned work."

PS: The Berserker gene is not fabricated by the author, but the latest research result of molecular anthropology. Our race is not only tall, but also ridiculously tall.

(End of this chapter)