In the capital, in a retro-style study, two elderly men sat together, enjoying tea together for the rare occasion.
Yet what lay on the coffee table before them was Ant Army Group's land-use application.
They were planning to build a space development base spanning more than 100,000 mu.
It had to be said, this was a massive undertaking. It was the first time a private company had proposed a project on such a scale.
"What do you think, old friend?"
"They've released so many products recently and gathered so much capital. They even announced Room-Temperature Superconducting Material. It should all be connected to this major move. With the Lunar Base completed, Chen Mo's sights have probably gone beyond Earth. I heard they've already launched a Mars mission. It's no small move," the Head Butler said.
"Very bold." The Chief nodded.
"Indeed." The Head Butler nodded as well, casually pouring him a cup of tea. "What are you thinking?"
"Just as those two old friends who stepped down said, this boy has a sense of righteousness and knows his limits. That's good for our country. Let him do it. It's rare to see such talent, and I want to see how far he can go. Rules are dead. With his capabilities and boldness, his sights should be set on the Sea of Stars." The Chief took the teacup and spoke to himself. "If he can't do it at home, he'll probably go elsewhere to do it. It's better for technological industries to remain in our own country than go abroad. Times have changed."
"Mm." The Head Butler nodded in agreement.
"The global situation hasn't been very peaceful lately. After their Artificial Intelligence breakthroughs, several of them have been preparing for something. Now, all that's missing before a major upheaval is a