Sci-Fi Base

Before coming to Fujian, Lin Chuan had communicated with the staff at the Aerospace Base.

He said he wanted to film a movie and asked if they could use the base as a filming location.

After stating his background and identity, the staff reported the matter to the person in charge of the base.

The person in charge readily agreed and asked Lin Chuan if he wanted to take a tour.

Lin Chuan also readily agreed and immediately bought a high-speed rail ticket.

The person in charge of the base was named Xu, a research-oriented leader.

Lin Chuan did not expect that this person in charge would actually come to the high-speed rail station to welcome him.

"Director Lin, I've seen your Happy Family, it was very moving. I didn't expect you to be so much more handsome in person than in the movie!"

"Director Xu, you flatter me!"

On the way to the base, Lin Chuan discovered that Director Xu was not only a movie buff but also a sci-fi fan.

He was familiar with every sci-fi movie on Blue Star.

Moreover, when he got excited, he would gesticulate and his eyes would light up, like a young man.

Director Xu smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry, I got a little carried away."

"Director Lin, you should be well aware that although our Huaguo's technological level has improved significantly, our cultural industry is still quite backward!"

"Many international films portray us as backward and barbaric. They turn a blind eye to our advancements!"

"When you said at the celebration party that you wanted to shoot a sci-fi thriller, I was overjoyed."

"At the same time, I thought, if only you could film here!"

"I never expected my wish to come true!"

Director Xu's smile was exceptionally hearty, and his eyes even held a touch of innocence. He was clearly the kind of talent who dedicated himself entirely to scientific research.

Lin Chuan also said seriously:

"I had some concerns before, fearing that I might delay your research work or, perhaps, violate confidentiality regulations."

Director Xu waved his hand:

"Delay? Not at all. Appropriately showcasing our scientific achievements can be very helpful in enhancing our international standing!"

Lin Chuan chuckled:

"Director Xu's thoughts align perfectly with mine."

"My film, Moon, primarily deals with the alienation of people by capital after technological advancement."

"In the past, Western film festivals always awarded prizes to films that smeared our image, calling it 'exposing darkness'."

"This time, I thought, why not make a film that exposes their darkness?"

"Let's see if they'll give me an award!"

Director Xu clapped his hands and laughed heartily: "That's exactly how it should be!"

Amidst their lively conversation, Lin Chuan arrived at the Aerospace Base. The sight before him inevitably filled him with awe.

The scene here perfectly matched his vision for the scenery in his film, Moon!

Sensing Lin Chuan's mood, Director Xu said softly:

"This sci-fi base was built with hundreds of billions of yuan in state funding."

"It's all in preparation for our lunar landing!"

"Last month, the US's NASA sent a group of astronauts to space. We have our own space station now!"

"Back then, we wanted to use their space station for research, but those foreigners flat-out refused. Now, we have our own space station!"

"Although NASA can still send people into outer space, they can no longer send people to the Moon."

"The spirit of their golden generation has long since vanished."

"But our manned lunar landing program is about to be realized!"

At this point, Director Xu's eyes welled up with tears:

"I am a materialist, but I believe that our ancestors will see our efforts! We have not failed their expectations!"

Lin Chuan said softly:

"Yes~ We have not failed~"

Lin Chuan had been following China's technological progress since his previous life.

In his past life, despite being a construction worker and a mortgage slave, he felt proud of China's technological advancements.

In his previous life, Lin Chuan had seen a picture from the early days of the founding of the People's Republic.

It showed an old general standing on tiptoe to look at the Soviet Union's aircraft carrier.

Back then, the Russians were extremely protective of their own technology, not even letting Huaguo people touch it.

The hope in the old general's eyes at that time infected Lin Chuan.

So much so that when Lin Chuan learned that our country's first aircraft carrier had been launched, he was uncontrollably excited.

On Blue Star, Huaguo's technology was much more advanced.

Now, they had the technology for manned lunar missions, though it was still in the experimental stage.

After confirming that the Aerospace Base met his requirements.

Lin Chuan brought up another request to Director Xu.

Lin Chuan asked Director Xu if they had the technology to build intelligent robots yet.

If possible, could he borrow one for Lin Chuan to use?

Those who have watched Moon might know that the intelligent robot accompanying the male protagonist showed a glimmer of humanity at a critical moment.

Lin Chuan hoped this robot would be manufactured by Huaguo.

It could also serve a promotional purpose at the time.

Director Xu's answer greatly surprised Lin Chuan:

"That kind of robot, we can completely manufacture it."

"Moreover, according to your specifications, we can build a remotely controlled robot."

"Specifically for collecting energy on the Moon."

"This way, the male protagonist won't have to risk his life going to the Moon."

Lin Chuan smiled: "Then this movie wouldn't exist."

"This kind of robot can be used as an end-credit Easter egg."

"US technology is backward; they can only collect energy manually. Our technology is advanced and can collect energy through unmanned machines."

"Not only is our technology more advanced than theirs, but we are also more humane!"

Director Xu grinned happily: "Alright, it should be like this!"

The communication with Director Xu ended successfully.

Lin Chuan even called Xiao Hei over.

They studied how robots were built together.

Later, he called Ren Hang over to let him get a feel for the atmosphere in advance.

The three brothers in the dorm spent three happy days at the Aerospace Base.

Finally, they returned to Jianghai City, fully satisfied.

On the way back, Lin Chuan opened Weibo, intending to check on the writing contest.

He wondered if any netizens had written moving stories from their lives.

Lin Chuan happily opened Weibo.

He opened the most liked article and began to read.

When I was six years old, I pestered my father to buy me a Subor learning machine for the computer.

I told my father that this learning machine would be very helpful for my studies and that all my classmates had one.

My father couldn't stand my nagging and finally bought me one.

Of course, my goal wasn't to study, but to play games.

My father seemed to see through my thoughts, but he didn't scold me. Instead, he picked up a controller and played games with me.

Two years later, my father passed away.

I was only eight years old then.

For the next ten years, I didn't touch that game console.

Until one day, I opened it and discovered something.

I used to play a game called Wild Racing with my father.

Actually, back then, it was really fun!

And as I started exploring this game, I encountered a real "Ghost."

In the time trial mode of this racing game.

The record holder's best time appears as a ghost racer to race with you.

Yes, you guessed it!

My father's ghost is still racing on the track.

So I challenged it again and again.

I slowly got closer to this ghost racer.

Finally, one day, I succeeded! I surpassed him! And then...

I stopped just before the finish line.