"Isn't it..."
A thought crossed his mind, and the middle-aged man's eyes widened, his body trembling slightly.
Zhou Academician naturally knows the project he is responsible for, and he is also very clear about the significance of that project!
Once that project really breaks through, it will have a historic significance for their Xiantian Research Institute, as well as the entire Long country!
Just like the previous anti-collision ropes of the navy for aircraft carriers.
Even more importantly, this technology is more significant than the anti-collision ropes!
Thinking about these, the middle-aged man felt restless and couldn't sit still.
He prepared to go and find out on instinct.
However, after his gaze fell on the tightly closed door, he still forced down the impulse in his heart.
Taking several deep breaths, the middle-aged man managed to compose himself. After pondering for a moment, he turned his gaze to his assistant and said:
"Arrange it, let the cafeteria prepare the food, and also contact the medical department to prepare..."
Pausing for a moment, the middle-aged man continued: "In addition, contact the security department. From now on, the research institute will enter a state of first-level alert! No one is allowed to leave or enter without my permission! Any suspicious persons should be controlled immediately. In necessary cases, wartime regulations can be implemented!"
Upon hearing this, the assistant beside the middle-aged man was instantly alert.
The pupils couldn't help but shrink.
First-level alert!
War-time regulations!
These two things he naturally couldn't be unaware of.
In simple terms, this order means that the research institute will be heavily guarded!
Signal jamming activated!
At the same time, armored helicopters will be in a 24-hour patrol mode in the sky!
All the forces around will armored blockades, loaded with bullets!
If anyone tries to cause trouble at this time, the security department does not need to report up; they may execute them on the spot!
...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
With the responsible person's order issued, it did not take long for all the major and minor intersections around the Xiantian Research Institute to be blocked!
All fully armed armored vehicles and even tanks sealed off all the roads completely!
Countless barriers and sandbags were quickly transported onto the roads, followed by the rapid construction of machine gun fortifications!
At the same time, in the sky above, several armed helicopters loaded with live ammunition rose to high altitudes, and the sound of their propellers began to rumble throughout the high altitude of the research base.
Moreover, some narrow alleys that are hard for ordinary people to approach, as well as the well covers of various sewers, were guarded by one armed soldier after another.
Teams of patrolling soldiers, accompanied by military dogs, continuously patrolled the vicinity of the research institute.
Fortunately, the location of the research institute is in the suburbs, far away from the city, otherwise such a big noise would definitely cause a small uproar...
Time, slowly passed.
Not knowing how long had passed—
"Hurry! Call a doctor! Doctor! Doctor!"
It was until the wee hours of the morning when a sudden exclamation pierced the darkness.
The sudden sound startled everyone.
Particularly those who had been stationed outside the research lab, including the middle-aged man.
Without hesitation, the middle-aged man waved his hand and rushed into the research lab with the medical personnel arranged beside him.
"Academician Zhou?"
Just as he entered the laboratory, the middle-aged man saw the elderly man lying on the ground with white hair.
Upon seeing the old man, the middle-aged man's pupils suddenly constricted, and his face instantly turned hideous.
"What happened?"
Incomparable worry and anger, like a tide, rushed from the middle-aged man's heart.
Academician Zhou is one of the most precious talents in the Xiantian Research Institute!
He is also one of the founders of the aviation field in Long Country!
He is the most precious national treasure-level scientist in Long Country!
Now he is lying on the ground!
The medical personnel who followed closely behind the middle-aged man also realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly went forward to begin their examination.
"It's okay, just that his mental consumption is too excessive, coupled with not eating enough to replenish it for a long time, his body is slightly weak and he is temporarily in a coma. Just supplement his nutrition and let him rest for a while. It will be better."
After a thorough examination, with the middle-aged man's grim expression, the medical personnel gave their answer.
Hearing this, the middle-aged man let out a sigh of relief.
Then, not daring to think more, he quickly said: "Send Academician Zhou to the sanatorium immediately!"
Hearing this, the surrounding medical personnel also dare not hesitate, with the help of everyone, quickly lifted Academician Zhou on a stretcher and then sent him to the research institute's own sanatorium…
Not only Academician Zhou, but also some other old researchers from the institute.
These people, like Academician Zhou, have not eaten for a long time and their physical conditions are also very poor!
If it were not for the proper care over the past, such a consumption, they might have fallen down at this age...
However, even though they were extremely weak, there was an unhidden excitement on everyone's faces!
Even if it weren't for the responsible person forcefully requiring them to leave the laboratory and rest to recover their bodies, they would still want to continue staying in the laboratory!
"Succeed! Succeed!"
On the way to the sanatorium, each of the old people kept murmuring the same words.
Visible to the naked eye, many elderly people, even those middle-aged researchers, were trembling uncontrollably!
That's not fear, but excitement!
In almost everyone's eyes, there was a bright light as brilliant as stars!
...
Xiantian Research Institute Sanatorium.
Although it is called a sanatorium, it is actually a small hospital.
Of course, although it's small, it has all the organs.
Even more so, the medical equipment here is superior to that of top hospitals!
Everything that a top hospital has, here it basically has!
And the medical staff here have been strictly reviewed and selected as top-level medical staff!
In particular, the doctors—each one is the kind that could hold down a position on their own!
These people are all logistics personnel provided by the country for these national treasures of the Xiantian Research Institute!
In order to ensure the health of these national treasures…
Although Academician Zhou was in a coma, his condition gradually improved within just a few hours.
The various physical indicators also gradually returned to normal.
Just like a normal person sleeping.
He just needs to sleep quietly, and as long as his spirit recovers, there won't be any big problem.
However, just over half a day, Academician Zhou suddenly sat up from his bed.
"Teacher!"
Noticing the old man's movement, the young man who had been accompanying him was startled and quickly pressed the button next to him, looking at the awakened old man.
Within a short while, a few medical personnel in white coats rushed into the ward.
"Alright, all of you leave. I'm fine now. Xingwen, take me to the laboratory!"
Seeing the medical staff preparing to put a lot of instruments on him, the old man's face stiffened, and he waved his hand to refuse their actions. Then, he directly addressed the young man beside him.
Hearing this, the young man smiled bitterly. He naturally knew his teacher's thoughts.
He is more aware of his teacher's personality, that he would sacrifice his own life for research and for the country.
But of course, he couldn't let his teacher act so recklessly.
"Teacher, you should rest first. Your health is the most important. As for the research, Academician Tán and the others have already dealt with it in the laboratory. It's not too late for you to go there after you recover..."
Sighing bitterly, the young man tried to reason with him.
"Rubbish!" The moment the young man finished speaking, the old man's irate voice echoed, "What do you know? This technology concerns the fate of our entire air force, even the fate of our whole country! The sooner we put it into use, the sooner we can produce our own fighter jets for Long Country!"
"The sooner we develop and produce our own advanced aircraft, the sooner our soldiers can ensure their safety earlier, and even earlier to use them to protect the lives of millions of people!"
"Enough, no more nonsense. Quickly take me to the laboratory!"
