Chapter 1359: New Materials
Next to Zhao Chen and Annie's office is a laboratory.
This is so that it can make it easier for them to conduct experiments.
Although they are next door, there is a wall between them that is comparable to the armor of an interstellar warship, and there are several star shields in the wall that can be activated.
After all, some experiments carry risks.
These star shields will activate when experiments are conducted.
In addition, the laboratory will have multiple layers of protection.
At this moment, Annie was the only one in the office.
Anne looked around furtively, making sure no one else was there.
Furthermore, Zhao Chen is also conducting experiments in the laboratory.
With a grin, she took out a perfectly preserved ice cream bucket from a hidden compartment in her drawer.
During this time, her younger sister Nana often came over, and every time she came, she would smell some snacks.
Then a massive sweep will be launched.
Therefore, even this landlord's family didn't have much surplus grain left.
Now, with all this difficulty, everyone is gone.
Annie could finally indulge in her venting.
She looked at the ice cream bucket in front of her, still steaming, and could still smell the faint fruity aroma.
Annie swallowed hard, picked up her spoon, and prepared to enjoy it.
But the next second, a huge tremor suddenly occurred.
Annie's bottom was lifted off the chair and she fell to the ground.
The ice cream bucket in his hand smashed into her face.
Not long after.
Then came the sound of two people talking and walking.
"How could this explode?"
The materials we added are all very stable.
"Logically speaking, it shouldn't explode no matter what," Chief Engineer Nana wondered.
"There might be a problem with our theoretical data."
But that's normal; how can you not make mistakes when doing experiments?
Moreover, we are still searching for new materials.
"This kind of experiment is one that some people may never be able to complete in their entire lives." Zhao Chen, on the other hand, remained rather calm.
You wouldn't guess at all that he had made a bet with someone before.
There are generally only two ways to find new high-strength materials.
That is, using the original materials, refining them in some way, and finally synthesizing or extracting a new type of material.
The other method, which is naturally the simplest, is to discover the production sites of some new materials and collect them directly.
Zhao Chen chose to do both at this moment.
This will increase personal stress and energy expenditure.
However, this can greatly increase the success rate.
Zhao Chen and Nana chatted as they walked back to the office.
The lab and the office are very close, just a few steps away.
At that moment, Zhao Chen walked into the office.
They saw Annie with her hands behind her back, looking at them with a strange expression.
And there was something white on her head.
"Annie, what's that on your head?" Nana noticed the thing on her sister's head and asked curiously.
Anne felt guilty, her eyes darting around. After a moment's hesitation, she quickly explained, "This is my new hair accessory."
I used the hair accessory I had before for a long time.
I want to get a new one.
"Just change your mood, and maybe you'll make a new discovery at work?"
Nana looked at Annie suspiciously, clearly not believing her older sister's words.
Nana walked toward Annie.
But Anne kept retreating.
"Don't come any closer."
"I...I have very important work to do here, please don't bother me."
"My hair accessory is a little shy; it's not suitable to be seen in public right now."
"I...I..."
Anne retreated to the corner, with nowhere left to go.
Nana reached out and touched Annie's head, and immediately her hand was covered in a white substance.
Then she touched it to her lips.
Then, she glared at Anne: "Whose hair accessories are strawberry flavored?"
As she spoke, she pulled out Annie's hand, which was hidden behind her back.
The ice cream bucket, now a complete mess, was revealed.
"Alright."
"Just say you want to eat it, I didn't say you couldn't." Zhao Chen looked at Annie, who looked aggrieved and as if she was about to shed tears.
Annie's lips moved slightly, and she seemed to be muttering something, probably a complaint.
Zhao Chen walked towards his office, where a piece of equipment that had just been delivered that day was placed in the corner.
Zhao Chen opened it, took out two bottles of drinks, and tossed one to Nana.
There's ice cream down there.
If you want to eat, just come over here and get it.
However, you shouldn't eat too much in one day, as it's bad for your health.
Although with our current technology, we can get better quickly from an illness.
However, it still has an impact on the body.
"Moreover, injecting too much of those medications can lead to drug resistance," Zhao Chen admonished, much like an older brother.
Annie walked over suspiciously at that moment.
She discovered that the device was actually a refrigerator!
The refrigerator is currently stocked with all sorts of delicious food and drinks.
The drinks include a variety of premium fruits, as well as expensive brand-name ice cream and popsicles.
"Can I eat all of these?" Annie asked Zhao Chen.
"Be mindful of your temper," Zhao Chen said, taking a sip of his drink.
Annie chuckled and immediately pulled out a tub of ice cream.
"Clean your head first," Zhao Chen said.
"Hehe, I got it." Annie touched the ice cream on her head with her fingers, then licked her fingers.
Then he ran into the restroom next door.
"Your Majesty, you're spoiling my sister way too much," Nana said, sipping the drink Zhao Chen had given her.
Zhao Chen said with a smile, "It's about balancing work and rest."
Besides, Annie has worked hard, so it's not unreasonable for her to enjoy herself to some extent.
When Zhao Chen teased Annie before, it was just because he liked to tease the girl and see the expression on her face.
No substantial punishment was imposed.
Nana shook her head helplessly.
"What about the raw materials project? It's quite challenging," Nana asked.
"Keep an eye on it for me if you have time."
"You're mainly responsible for those project plans," Zhao Chen said calmly.
The path of independent research and development is very difficult.
Zhao Chen was well aware of this.
He was also mentally prepared.
"Okay," Nana nodded.
"I love big ice cream."
"Big ice cream, the best one..." Annie finished cleaning herself up, then rushed over with a big smile, grabbed the ice cream bucket, and plopped down on the ground next to Zhao Chen's feet.
He picked up the spoon and started eating.
The ice cream bucket was nearly 20 or 30 centimeters tall, and when Annie sat on the ground, it looked as if she was holding a bowl.
Zhao Chen looked down at Annie, who was enjoying herself.
For some reason, he had a feeling of seeing a Shiba Inu eating.
"I'll go check out another project first." After finishing his drink, Zhao Chen stood up, said goodbye to Nana and Annie, and left.
Behind her, Nana glared at Annie.
Annie stuck her tongue out at Nana. This ice cream bucket was given to her by His Majesty!
Zhao Chen was unaware of the merriment behind him.
He had already boarded the levitation elevator and entered his destination.
At that moment, a video call came in.
It's Lilith.
“Lilith.” Zhao Chen looked at Lilith across from him.
Before Lilith could speak, Zhao Chen continued, "Stand back a bit, I can't see your whole body."
Lilith reluctantly took a few steps back, allowing Zhao Chen to see her entire body.
Zhao Chen's gaze fell on Lilith's slightly protruding belly.
"Your due date is less than a month away, right?"
"Your belly is still so small?" Zhao Chen asked with some concern.
Lilith explained, "It's alright, it's a characteristic of us succubi."
The doctor has examined me, and I'm perfectly healthy.
Besides, I'm just a child, so it's not as obvious as Charlotte's twins."
"You only have less than a month left, so you must take care of your health!" Zhao Chen earnestly reminded him again.
"Okay, okay."
"Every time we talk about something, you bring this up." Lilith said, but her eyes were filled with happiness.
"Of course I should remind you."
"Although we have advanced medical technology now, we must always be prepared for any eventuality!" Zhao Chen said solemnly.
Okay.
"Now that we've finished discussing the child's matter, Your Majesty, can we get down to business?" Lilith said helplessly.
"Okay." Zhao Chen then let Lilith go.
"During this period, the situation within the Empire has basically returned to the level of pre-war order."
Furthermore, subsequent production plans are already proceeding smoothly.
A new batch of T6 interstellar warships.
The T6 Purple Gold Silver Dragon-class heavy interstellar battleship and the T6 White Jade Black Tortoise-class heavy interstellar strategic frigate are about to be delivered and put into service.
The output within the empire is currently increasing at a rate of 3% per month.
Because our Dragon Empire is currently in a phase of rapid technological advancement.
It is projected that the total output value will increase by more than 30% this year, and may even approach 40%.
And it is expected to maintain an average growth rate of 30% over the next ten years.
At that time, the total output value of our Dragon Empire will be about fifteen times that of now.
This figure is still a relatively conservative estimate.
If no further fighting occurs.
This figure could actually be surpassed.
My idea is that our Dragon Empire can improve thirtyfold in the next ten years!
Lilith said with absolute certainty.
It increased thirtyfold in ten years.
Even Zhao Chen himself probably didn't have that much confidence.
But seeing Lilith's confident attitude, Zhao Chen didn't say anything more.
Choose to believe.
After Lilith reported a few more things, the communication came to an end.
"If there's nothing else, let's leave it at that for now."
"I'm already outside the door of another project planning office." Zhao Chen stopped and looked at the door of a planning office in front of him.
Lilith hesitated for a moment, then said, "I know that what you're in charge of now is very important."
But you should still keep an eye on Charlotte.
Although the two children are young now, they still need their father's company.
You should take a look when you have time.
Hearing this, Zhao Chen nodded slightly.
He naturally understood this principle.
Now he video chats with his children and Charlotte almost every day. He even installed a holographic projection device in their room so that Zhao Chen's image can appear in front of the children in a holographic way.
To build a closer relationship with the children.
But a fake is still a fake.
However, Zhao Chen is now forced into this situation.
He has a lot of things to deal with.
"I will try my best to make time for it," Zhao Chen could only say.
Lilith sighed. She was aware of the pressure Zhao Chen was under, and she didn't say anything more about it.
"Then you should also take care to rest and not put too much pressure on yourself."
"If you encounter difficulties, we'll all be there to support you," Lilith said.
Zhao Chen nodded.
The communication has now ended.
Zhao Chen adjusted his emotions.
I walked toward the office where the project was planned.
The office is large and houses a dozen scientists, researchers, and engineers recruited from all over the empire.
The moment Zhao Chen entered, everyone looked at him.
"Get busy with your own things," Zhao Chen said.
These people didn't say much and continued doing their own thing.
Zhao Chen then walked to the innermost glass partition.
Inside the glass booth, a girl with pigtails and round-framed glasses was facing several electronic screens, adjusting various data.
If you look closely, you'll notice light spots on the skin of this girl with pigtails.
Because she is a Holy Spirit from the Holy Kingdom of Radiant Light, Camille is known as the genius young scientist of the Holy Kingdom of Radiant Light.
However, her research area is rather unique.
He mainly studies cosmology, but has some knowledge of other areas, though he is not an expert in any of them.
So he can be considered a polymath scientist, and he can even build starships.
Zhao Chen had previously considered whether to train her to become the future chief engineer.
However, Camille stated that if possible, she would prefer to conduct research in the direction of unknown technologies, especially space science.
As luck would have it, Zhao Chen came back this time.
And the current plans perfectly align with Camille's preferences.
Therefore, Zhao Chen secretly transferred Camille to become the person in charge of this project.
The project was ostensibly about finding new materials, and Zhao Chen did indeed send some interstellar reconnaissance ships to search for them in various places.
But Zhao Chen didn't have much hope.
There are undiscovered raw materials in this universe, but meeting the requirements of T7 technology is extremely difficult.
It's better to find something with a clear answer than something that's not very clear.
That's the raw material from the small universe in Zhao Chengcheng's Star Alliance universe.
However, Zhao Chen's Dragon Universe did not have that raw material.
Because it originated at the beginning of the universe, this is why there is no intelligent life in that microcosm.
The real purpose of Zhao Chen's project planning department was to find these kinds of microcosms.
Furthermore, the technology left behind by the system in Zhao Chen's mind also includes this aspect, and the technology shared by Zhao Chengcheng also covers this area.
Combined with Zhao Chen's own exploration, Zhao Chen had a blueprint for this early on.
"Are you sure this device can help us find other universes?" Scientist Camille pushed up her distinctive round-framed glasses and looked at Zhao Chen.
I can't be sure.
In scientific research, nothing is guaranteed.
"How will we know it won't work if we don't make it!" Zhao Chen said firmly.