The auditorium at Sandao Kou University was packed.
Some of Xia Country's leading academicians and professors in mining and mechanical engineering took their seats.
In addition, a few inconspicuous biology professors sat in one corner of the auditorium.
"Does anyone know what this meeting is about?"
A relatively young professor lost patience and was the first to ask the professors around him.
"No idea..."
"Don't look at me. I don't know either. Never mind what the meeting is about-I don't even know who called it."
"Huh... now that you mention it, I don't think I saw a specific name either!" A professor with graying temples frowned slightly and said quietly, "I only came because I received instructions from above."
"Same here!"
While everyone was discussing it, the auditorium doors slammed shut, and several soldiers in crisp uniforms began handing out confidentiality agreements.
At the sight, the pupils of everyone in the audience constricted slightly.
"They're really pulling out all the stops for this meeting...!"
"I took a look around just now. Most of the people here are academicians and professors in mining and mechanical engineering!" an academician said quietly. "My guess is that Xia Country has discovered some enormous mineral deposit that's difficult to mine!"
"That doesn't sound right... I haven't heard about Xia Country discovering any mineral deposits lately!"
Meanwhile, Lü Yongchang, dressed in a formal suit, slowly walked up to the podium.
Looking out at the audience, he composed himself and reached out to switch on the projector.
"Everyone, let me introduce myself first. I'm Lü Yongchang, the first director of Xia Country's Space Administration!"
"Since you've all signed confidentiality agreements, I won't beat around the bush."
"The main reason I've gathered you here is to advance the Moon Palace Project!"
As Lü Yongchang finished speaking, a line