Industry: Cthulhu

Chapter 27 Gift
After Mary and Gu Yufei left, Fang Yan received another call from Ariat.

Now the date for the Star Ring Award is getting closer and closer, and it is almost time to set off. In addition, ever since learning about Fang Yan's quantum field fusion research, Aliat has been urging him to submit his paper to win more honors for himself, but he has been rejected by Fang Yan every time.

"Are you really not going to submit your work?"

During the video call, Ariat revealed a look of regret as he said, "A major scientific achievement like quantum field controlled fusion technology is definitely not just about winning the Star Ring Award; it's also a candidate for the Galaxy Award!"

Fang Yan smiled, then shook his head slightly. "I appreciate your kindness, but I've discussed this with my teachers. They support my application for the Star Ring Award because it allows me to obtain registered engineer status the fastest, without taking any exams. And this engineer status will be very helpful to my future."

"As for the Galaxy Prize, the teachers said that the reason for doing this research is not for the honor, or to receive praise and recognition from the alliance."

"As long as we can manufacture the product and promote the further development of Pan-Galaxy Shipping, the teachers will be satisfied. Everything else is just a passing fancy."

As expected of a teacher...

The pattern is far above me...

The image of his teacher, voice and appearance appeared in Ariat's mind. Although more than 20 years had passed, it was still extremely clear, as if his beloved teacher had always been by his side and had never left.

If you think about it carefully, the teacher left the galaxy regardless of everything and was even called a traitor by the Alliance authorities. Naturally, he would not care about whether he won the award or not. Perhaps when people reach a certain level, they will really enter an extraordinary state.

It was so interesting that Fang Yan's made-up story actually immersed Aliat in it and he was completely unable to extricate himself. Anything that came out of Fang Yan's mouth, Aliat would associate with the Twelve Heavenly Kings and his teacher.

"In that case, I won't say anything more."

Ariadt said, "Time is tight. The distance between Earth and the inner ring of the Milky Way is over 26,000 light-years. Even if we sail non-stop, it will take at least 20 days."

"Get ready. I'll have Rashid pick you up as soon as possible."

……

The edge of the Milky Way, the Dove Galaxy.

Merchant Alliance Headquarters.

The huge apron was extremely busy, with merchants from different regions gathering at the headquarters. They came here to rest, attend some business meetings, or simply to trade intelligence and goods.

sigh~
As soon as the cargo ship that Mary and Gu Yufei were on landed, two middle-aged men appeared on the tarmac. The taller one was Mary's father Raphael, and the one next to him, who wore glasses and looked gentle and elegant, was the president Gu Tongshu.

Mary walked down from the spaceship, waving and greeting casually: "Dad! Uncle Gu! We're back!"

Gu Yufei followed closely behind, her posture elegant, she nodded slightly in greeting, a pleasant smile on her face.

"My dear girl, did you have fun on this trip to the inner ring of the Galaxy?" Gu Tongshu held Gu Yufei's hand lovingly.

It is not difficult to hear from the conversation between the two that Gu Yufei is actually the daughter of the president of the Merchant Alliance, but for some reason, they did not tell Fang Yan about this. Fang Yan just thought that Gu Yufei was Mary's friend.

Gu Yufei thought for a moment, "Although the Inner Ring of the Galaxy is prosperous, as Sister Mary said, everyone is impatient and lives by various rules. There is a lack of freedom, and the relationships between people are rather indifferent."

"Comparatively, I think Earth is quite good. The civilizations in the outer star regions are mostly backward and barren, but Earth is different. It has its own culture and history, beautiful natural conditions and scenery, and the food is delicious. Especially the roast duck. I can eat a whole one by myself. It's a very suitable place to settle down and retire." Raphael laughed and said, "You two greedy little cats, you really eat whatever you want wherever you go."

Mary said disapprovingly, "We've been eating dry nutritious food all the way. Can't we have something good to eat?"

Gu Tongshu and Raphael laughed again, both of them couldn't help laughing at their daughter.

"It seems that you have gained a lot from this trip." Gu Tongshu sighed.

Raphael asked, "Is Brown okay on Earth?"

Mary nodded. "He's fine. He seems to like living on Earth. He's learned a lot about the local culture and has even developed a habit of drinking tea. I don't understand what's so good about those dry leaves. How can they compare to the added excitement of carbonated drinks?"

At this moment, Gu Yufei suddenly thought of something and said to the two, "Oh, Uncle Brown has a very capable friend on Earth named Fang Yan. He's also an engineer, and his spatial perturbation optimization algorithm was even nominated for the Galaxy Award."

Spatial perturbation optimization algorithm?

Gu Tongshu and Raphael were stunned for a moment. Raphael hurriedly asked, "Are you talking about the compass system?"

"Yes, that's the name." Gu Yufei nodded repeatedly. "This algorithm was written by Fang Yan. He also invented many amazing things. Although I don't understand the specific principles, if even Uncle Brown praises it highly, it shouldn't be wrong.

Gu Tongshu and Raphael took a breath at the same time.

They are well aware of the power of the compass system. Since the environment in the fringe and dark star regions is inherently complex and space disturbances often occur, merchants are always looking for strategies to improve it.

Now that the compass system has come out, merchants immediately bought it in large quantities and put it into practical use, which has received very good reviews. Everyone praises the functions of the compass.

"So the author of the compass is on Earth," Raphael mused. "Anyone who could write such an algorithm must be a genius. If I had the chance, I'd really like to visit him in person."

Gu Tongshu nodded repeatedly. "If Compass wins the Star Ring Award for this, I remember that the winner of the Star Ring Award can be directly promoted to Senior Engineer. In the marginal and dim star regions, there are not many senior engineers, and each one deserves high respect."

Mary didn't understand much about the affairs of intellectuals, and she seemed to understand what he said, but Gu Yufei looked excited, as if she was also happy that Fang Yan was praised by her father and Uncle Raphael.

"By the way, before we came here, Fang Yan asked us to bring a gift, saying it was for the alliance, and he really hopes to cooperate with us." Gu Yufei seemed to suddenly think of something.

Mary turned around and signaled the staff on the apron to move the person-high box off the cargo ship.

Soon, the box sealed with alloy was placed steadily in front of Gu Tongshu and Raphael.

Raphael scratched his head. "What is this? The packaging is quite careful."

Gu Yufei said: "Fang Yan didn't say what the specific gift was."

Mary rolled up her sleeves and said, "It's easy to find out what it is. Just open it."

(End of this chapter)