As construction progressed steadily, EAST's new-generation reactor was fully completed on August 10 and entered the inspection phase.
After being filed for approval, the ignition date was set for August 15.
That day was entirely ordinary, nothing special about it.
August 15 on the Gregorian calendar was still a long way from the Mid-Autumn Festival on the lunar calendar.
Five days later, the day arrived quietly.
Early that morning, many leaders gradually arrived in Luzhou—some from the Academy of Sciences, others government representatives, as well as experts and professors in the field of controlled nuclear fusion.
These experts and professors were all within the system, the quiet sort who devoted themselves to research. They were completely different from the experts and professors who stood in the spotlight giving popular science talks and promotional speeches.
And those permitted to come here were all deeply trusted by the nation.
"Old Liu, I heard there has been a new breakthrough this time?"
"Little Zhou, tell me about your Artificial Intelligence and robotics technology."
"Old Liu, I heard the scale is huge this time. We all came here to learn. You won't send us home disappointed, will you?"
"I can hardly wait."
The arrival of the observers instantly enlivened the site.
Though the bustle soon subsided and everyone quietly took their seats to watch Liu Yongfeng's team perform, that silence only placed even greater pressure on Liu Yongfeng's team.
They were either leaders, seniors, or peers. Any mistake would be humiliating.
And failure would not merely be humiliating—it would be a serious accident.
So this time, success was the only option. Failure was not allowed.
"Professor Liu, begin."
Zhou Feiyu felt no ripples in his heart as he spoke to Liu Yongfeng.
Liu Yongfeng hesitated for a moment. "President Zhou, why don't you preside