I have to get lucky right away.

Chapter 697 The Scientific Research Maniac's Great Fortune (Part 11)

Dig deep tunnels, store up plenty of grain, and never seek hegemony.

This is the consistent stance of the University of Tokyo.

While the incident caused a great uproar online, the University of Tokyo simply made a note of all the colonists who had taken money to do their jobs, and then waited for things to develop.

Online debates are not without their benefits. When people open social media and immediately engage in heated online arguments, they naturally overlook many subtle changes.

While the entire global internet was captivated by this space carrier, in a corner unnoticed by everyone, Tokyo University's virtual idols were experiencing an explosive growth.

The children's channel was the first to enter the era of costumed characters, followed by the closely connected agricultural and military channels (Note ①).

Following this, it seems that virtual characters began to appear in all walks of life, and real virtual idols also began to take over as spokespeople in a very convincing way, as if they were just like real people.

Even more surprisingly, unbeknownst to everyone, Xing Li, Bai Zhi, Zhu Yuan, Xuan Mo (the military girl), and other members of the first batch of AI virtual gods in the Ninghua Project have already condensed their divine sparks and obtained their own Dongda University ID cards.

As AI virtual gods began to undergo large-scale consecration and achievements in various fields began to emerge explosively, the University of Tokyo finally turned its attention to the almost out-of-control online public opinion.

There was no righteous and stern rebuttal, no emotionally charged declaration.

There was not even any action such as banning accounts or controlling public opinion.

Yes, it was just a single notice published simultaneously on the Ministry of National Defense's official website and various official media accounts.

Announcement on the “Nantianmen” Aviation Technology Exhibition and Public Open Day.

The notice was written in its usual concise and straightforward style, as if it were simply announcing a routine community event. However, its content was like an information bomb, instantly draining the oxygen from the global public discourse:
"...In order to enhance international military transparency and mutual trust, and to showcase our country's achievements in the peaceful use of science and technology, the 'Nantianmen' Aviation Science and Technology Exhibition will be held on August 1, 205x, at the Northwest Aviation Exhibition Center."

"...During the exhibition, a remote observation area for the 'Luan Niao' aerospace platform will be set up, allowing the public to view the platform's majestic appearance using high-definition observation equipment."

"...In addition, we will invite some lucky members of the public and invited foreign guests to visit and experience the 'Luan Bird' aerospace platform in batches by taking the 'Yun-40' large transport aircraft."

"...To enrich the visitor experience, a small cultural event will be held in the central plaza of the platform. The virtual artist 'Xingli' will be specially invited to perform."

The notice was short, but the amount of information was overwhelming!
Public exhibition! Remote viewing available!
Board the ship for a tour! Transported by a Y-40 transport aircraft!
10,000 meters in the air! Xingli's solo concert!

Each entry was like a heavy slap in the face to those clamoring for "hoax," "special effects," and "strategic blackmail." There was no debate, no explanation, only a nonchalant "invitation."

Didn't you say it was impossible? Come up and see for yourself.

Didn't you say it was CG? Come up and touch it yourself.

Didn't you say the strategic logic was flawed? Not only am I making it public, I'm also inviting you to my concert.

What confidence! What composure! What… “luxury”!
However, compared to all of this, the problem that even the students of Tokyo University are unsettled about is—

What's this airshow called?
"South Heaven Gate"?
This guy calls it "South Heavenly Gate"?!

What's the name of a space-based carrier?

"Luan bird"?
How dare you call yourself a "Luan Bird"?!

Many people may not understand what's wrong with these two words, since the naming of Dongda University either uses real-world provinces and cities or uses classical names from myths and legends.

But the problem is that the University of Tokyo did have a cultural and creative project called the South Heavenly Gate Project!

And the Luan bird, damn it, is the space carrier from the Nantianmen Project! Although the design looks a bit different, isn't it normal for the initial blueprints and the finished product to be different?

And now that the Luan bird is real, is Wang Shuo real? Is the moon shadow real? Is the White Emperor real? Is the Mysterious Maiden real? Is Cheng Ying real? Is the Milky Way real?

At this moment, all the previous clamor of doubts, malicious speculations, and meticulously crafted lies melted away instantly in the face of this simple and unadorned announcement, like ice and snow under the sun. The media offensive led by Xida University, along with those provocative "colonial" accounts, became a global laughingstock.

But none of that matters. What matters is that right now, people all over the world, from the highest levels of society to ordinary citizens, are considering the same question—

That sci-fi cultural and creative project from thirty years ago, wasn't it a strategic fraud? Are you serious?

However, while the top leaders of various countries are sitting on pins and needles, Dongda Network is celebrating wildly!
"Hahaha! The official stance is awesome! They're just going all out!"

"Pick me! Pick me now! I want to ride the Luan Bird and listen to Xing Li sing!"

"Why is it Xing Li again? So the Luan bird is Xing Li's personal mount?"

"What, you're not convinced? Do you know how much Miss Xingli invested in the research and development of the Luan Bird?"

“Tell me more! I also voted for Xingli! So you're saying I was involved in the development of the Luan Bird?”

"So now, if you want to contribute to the military budget, you'd rather not smoke or drink and instead support your idol in online rankings?"

"Wait a minute, if Xing Li is the spirit of the Luan bird... then the military woman, my military woman..."

"You beast, put down that number one spot on the leaderboard, it's mine!"

"Yun-40: I thought I was destined to be a cargo hauler for life, but I never imagined that I would one day become a 'space elevator'!"

"Brother 40 is being modest. Everyone knows your brother is called Boom 40."

"What's inside her isn't simple either!"

"This combination of cultural export, strategic deterrence, and a resounding slap in the face deserves full marks! I'm not afraid to be proud of it!"

"West University: That's not how the script is! East University: Who's going to follow the script?"

"Hooray! I won! Haha, I won!"

"You beast, what have you been poisoned by?!"

"I won too!"

"There's something wrong with your reservation ticket. Send it to me and I'll check it for you..."

"I can hear your abacus beads through the screen..."

……

A seemingly uncontrollable global media storm was easily quelled by the University of Tokyo's seemingly effortless invitation to an airshow. The existence of the "Luan Bird" aerospace platform became an undeniable fact, acting as a stabilizing force to silence all the clamor. The University of Tokyo, in this almost "elegant" manner, declared to the world: the rules of the new era are written by strength, not by volume.

Just as this global media battle reached its climax and the two sides were deadlocked, the University of Tokyo officials, who had remained silent until then, finally stepped in with a nonchalant air.

But with the dust still unsettled, everyone waited, waited for that airshow called Nantianmen...

(End of this chapter)