Elder Zhou's Depression

Guo Yi fell silent at Elder Zhou's question.

He had discovered this issue himself not long after entering the technological museum in his mind.

Many of the technological concepts in his mind, their actual prototypes could be found in various movies, comics, and games.

The difference was that he could realize them in reality after studying them.

Others, however, could only express them through art.

But he had already said this in front of Elder Zhou, Section Chief Zhou, and He Zhijun!

Why was Elder Zhou bringing it up again so solemnly and privately?

Guo Yi was a bit bewildered for a moment.

Elder Zhou, seeing Guo Yi's silent confusion, sighed inwardly: He's still too young...

Initially, the products Guo Yi had displayed were already enough to make people curious about their origin.

And then this idiot actually admitted in front of so many people that many of his black technologies were the same as those in movies, comics, and games.

He could even reverse-engineer certain specific technological products if he had the time and inclination…

Was he trying to create more trouble for himself?

Or perhaps he thought the old man had lived too long?

How many things in movies, comics, and games were things an individual would desperately want?

How many things were things a collective would want?

How many things were things the world would want?

If this ever got out, it would surely lead to a Third World War.

And it would be one that couldn't be avoided!

After all, given Guo Yi's age, in another decade or so, the technological gap between collectives would become immeasurable.

This gap could be like an entire army group from the navy, army, and air force fighting a newborn infant…

It would be crushing, followed by more crushing, with 108 variations of crushing.

Fortunately, his own side was fine. Including those old colleagues, no one dared to risk offending them by forcibly controlling Guo Yi.

As for the future?

Once Guo Yi established his dominance, no one would dare to offend him.

After all, having someone to guide the family's development versus not having one was a world of difference!

But the more Elder Zhou thought about it, the uglier his expression became. There was already too much trouble!

So, he couldn't help but complain to Guo Yi, "Can't you be more mindful?

I'm not worried about the old colleagues, but those disciples and Little Qin…

Sigh~"

"No, Elder Zhou, what's the big deal?" Guo Yi said with a bitter and depressed expression, "In this place, are you worried I'll be assassinated?

Old He could just slit his own throat. Getting assassinated within our own home…"

"You…" Elder Zhou shook his head helplessly upon hearing Guo Yi's words, "Forget it. Just remember, your products resembling the black technology in movies, comics, and games only share similar appearances; their functions might not be the same.

More importantly, you cannot say you have the ability to create the black technology from those artistic works.

Understand?"

"Oh~"

Seeing Guo Yi's indifferent and perfunctory attitude, Elder Zhou was so angry he rubbed Guo Yi's hair.

If he wasn't worried about breaking it, Elder Zhou would have loved to give Guo Yi a good beating!

After Elder Zhou calmed down, he couldn't help but earnestly remind Guo Yi again, "Remember, you don't have the ability to perfectly replicate the black technology from those artistic works!

Sigh, this time, I'll probably have to bring all the old guys in to help me withstand it.

Don't blow yourself up again. If you do, it won't be you who dies, but us old guys!"

"Mm, I understand."

Guo Yi nodded, indicating he would remember Elder Zhou's words.

As for the nuances within it, if he didn't understand, he didn't understand. Anyway, as long as he remembered and did as Elder Zhou advised, it would be fine.

Elder Zhou nodded, then suddenly brought up another matter, "Oh, right, about your birth parents…"

"Oh, I know.

I found out a long time ago. I specifically looked into it."

Guo Yi spread his hands, a hint of sadness mixed with his indifference, "Anyway, they live their lives, and I live mine.

Unless they verify the DNA, who would know they are my birth parents?

Since they actively abandoned me back then and never bothered to look for me, let's just not disturb each other."

Besides, my current identity as an orphan isn't that bad...

And I have no worries about food or clothing now, and can do whatever I want. Isn't that good too?"

Elder Zhou looked at Guo Yi, who appeared indifferent but was secretly feeling sad. He sighed, not knowing how to comfort him, and could only pat his shoulder in silence.

It's truly a headache when even an honest official can't sort out family disputes.

After a moment of silence, Elder Zhou had said what he needed to say and what he shouldn't have.

He let the others return to the conference room to continue their discussions.

Then, after everyone was seated, Elder Zhou said sternly and dominantly, "What you heard about Guo Yi's matter is to be kept confidential. Anyone who speaks of it will be dealt with as a traitor and an enemy of humanity.

I will personally explain this at Epang Palace later.

At the same time, our mobilization method will be the same as that for soldiers. Does anyone have any objections?"

Elder Zhao and the other national treasures couldn't help but narrow their eyes upon hearing Elder Zhou's words, while secretly observing Guo Yi. It seemed Elder Zhou couldn't handle it alone and needed their help.

This Guo Yi, his mind was sometimes good, sometimes bad...

And the so-called military mobilization method.

It was simple and brutal: faking death.

So, after Elder Zhou finished asking, Xiao Qin was the first to stand up and ask, "Are we included?"

"Who let you in?"

"..."

Xiao Qin sat down with a crying face and entered a state of self-imposed isolation.

Aside from Xiao Qin, the disciples merely stirred for a moment before quieting down.

Their attitude was clear: obey Elder Zhou and you'll get rewards.

After waiting for a while, seeing that no one had any questions, Elder Zhou directly asked Guo Yi, "Continuing our previous topic, what do you need us to do?"

"Huh? Oh~"

Guo Yi, who was enjoying the gossip, was suddenly called out by Elder Zhou.

He then realized that he had only introduced the mecha and hadn't clearly stated what he needed Elder Zhou and the others for.

So Guo Yi opened the projection again. This time, however, it wasn't a projection of the entire mecha, but rather blueprints of various physical missiles and: "One is the physical projectile, which requires new fuel and explosive formulas.

I had researched half of it before, but since I had no place for practical testing back then, I put it aside.

Now I need someone to help me refine and test it.

As for the types, you can decide, but the focus should be on armor-piercing rounds."

After a pause, Guo Yi opened the design drawings of various attachments and internal views of the Gundam: "The missile pods need to be reusable and self-loading. I can only provide the framework for this part; you'll need to fill in the other details.

The mecha is the same; I've laid out the main circuits, but you'll need to handle the overall circuitry. I won't waste time on that."

After speaking, Guo Yi nodded at Elder Zhou.

Then, Elder Zhou directly made arrangements: "Old Xue, you and your team will be responsible for the circuit layout and missile pods.

Old Zhao, you and your team will handle the formulas."

He paused, then looked at the group of disciples: "Drone technology disassembly, chip camouflage plan, new basic material formula, refined mother-machine system, civilian version of high-energy compressed battery.

You guys negotiate and form groups for these projects, and then report directly to Old Zhao.

That's it, let's begin!"

After that, Elder Zhou got up and left.

The others also left in twos and threes.

Guo Yi scratched his head and caught up with Elder Zhou: "Elder Zhou!"

Hearing Guo Yi call him, Elder Zhou stopped: "What is it?"

"What's this chip camouflage?"

"It's all your fault!" Elder Zhou twitched his mouth and said helplessly, "Your chip is a quantum chip, not a normal one. We can't just not use it, so we have to find a way to disguise it as a normal chip. Otherwise, if we release it directly, won't that cause trouble? So, domestically, we'll disguise other chips as actual quantum chips, and externally, they can try to forcibly produce the mainstream chips on the market!"

Speaking of this, Elder Zhou couldn't help but chuckle: "After all, technology updates quickly. In a while, we'll be the strongest chip manufacturers, isn't that great?"

"Okay."

"Anything else?"

"No."

Elder Zhou reminded him again before leaving for Epang Palace: "Remember what I told you earlier!"

Guo Yi, on the other hand, scratched his head. The logistics and research and development were settled. Now, he had to deal with the troublesome part: the crew.