Shanghai.

The headquarters of the IMCRC.

In order to give a clear answer to the media around the world, and to all those who are following this matter, IMCRC has vacated the conference room on the first floor of Building 2 a day in advance and transformed it into a press conference layout.

However, what no one expected was that even if they were well prepared, when the press conference began, the scene was still out of control.

The parking lot was almost full of OB trucks, and everyone was crowded at the door, almost crushing the barrier for evacuating people at the door.

Everyone wants to be in the best position, all the media are worried that their cameras won't get the best shots, and no matter how the organizers of the conference try to make sure everyone gets in, it won't help.

To be honest, it was the first time Luo Wenxuan had encountered such a tricky situation.

Although IMCRC has also announced many outstanding results before this, such as the original Z-particle and the Void Theory, even the two combined, are not as crazy as they are today......

"Was this the same when CERN discovered the Higgs particle?"

Muttering to himself, Luo Wenxuan, who stood by the window and looked at the crowd downstairs, turned his gaze to the tall thin man standing next to him.

Hearing the inquiry that floated towards him, the tall lanky man shrugged his shoulders and spoke.

"No...... However, something similar happened much earlier. ”

The speaker was Epton Aulet, a French physics professor fluent in four Chinese.

Previously, he was the director of the Said Lab at CERN, but in recent years, CERN has not had any major projects to do, and has been sending researchers out, so he has completely jumped to the IMCRC.

As for now, his position is that of the Z-Particle Lab director.

Strictly speaking, the same topic that Professor David discovered when he discovered the gravitational anomaly caused by Z-particles was one of many research topics in his laboratory.

And the experiment in Jinling a day ago, he was also standing at the scene - as one of the physicists who witnessed that historical moment.

"Which time?"

Professor Aulett: "Oprah's mistake, the neutrinos sent from France to the Gran Sasso lab, 732 kilometers away, were 60 nanoseconds faster than the speed of light – you've probably heard of that. ”

“…… Isn't that an oolong? ”

"Yes, but how many people are sure that it doesn't even have a 0.1 percent chance until it's confirmed that it was an oolong? Although it is true that it does not, many people are still frightened by this result. ”

"And this time, it's the same."

With some fascination on his face, Professor Aulett smiled and sighed softly.

"The speed of light can be surpassed...... It sounds like a fairy tale, and now, I didn't expect us to walk into a fairy tale. ”

As he spoke, he stretched out his fist and touched Luo Wenxuan's shoulder.

"Think about how to satisfy the curiosity of the layman, they won't let you go easily."

Thinking of the crazy crowd outside, Luo Wenxuan's scalp tingled.

This was supposed to be Lu Zhou's mission.

But now he is in retreat.

Yes, retreat!

Go to retreat after the experiment is over!

What about liars!

"Can't you help me with some ideas?"

"No," looking at Secretary General Luo, who had turned into a bitter gourd face, Oleite smiled mercilessly, and said confidently, "The next chairman is not me, why should I do such a thankless thing for you." ”

With that, he turned around and walked away without looking back.

Watching the back disappear at the end of the corridor, until it was finally cut by the elevator door, Luo Wenxuan slowly came back to his senses as if he had just woken up from a dream.

"I see......"

Previously, Luo Wenxuan couldn't figure out why Academician Lu chose to disappear at this time, and even used such a "clumsy" excuse like retreat to prevaricate his own work.

But now, in this very moment, he suddenly understood.

The reason why Lu Zhou chose to leave at this critical moment and leave such a tricky task to himself could not be because of any retreat or something, but the real reason was to cultivate himself!

Otherwise, with that guy's character of never giving up every opportunity to pretend, how could he allow himself to announce to the world this historic achievement completed by IMCRC?

Moreover, this result is still made by himself.

Thinking that Lu Zhou had actually considered so many things for himself, Luo Wenxuan was inexplicably moved in his heart.

Especially when he thought of his previous hard work for Lu Zhou, he still had a little complaint and even resentment, and he couldn't help but feel a little guilty in his heart.

I'm really ......

It's scum!

“…… But then again, how can even Professor Aulett know about this kind of thing? Is it so obvious? ”

Regarding the next chairman of the IMCRC, Lu Zhou is naturally impossible to talk to others, and it is even more impossible for him to talk to others.

As a result, I didn't expect this to be seen.

However, after learning this, Luo Wenxuan was actually a little happy in his heart.

There are many outstanding talents in IMCRC, but the excellence of many of them is covered up in the light of Professor Lu himself, and there is no room for display.

And he is one of them, and it can even be said that he is the one who is more seriously covered.

It's not that Lu Zhou has influenced him in any way, it's just that no matter how many top conferences he has spoken, no matter how many excellent articles he has published, and how cutting-edge research results he has made, people's understanding of IMCRC is basically only one chairman, and they will not pay even the slightest attention to the secretary general of IMCRC.

Although he didn't care much about it himself, and he was happy to hold the big guy's thigh as a salted fish, it was impossible to say that he had no regrets in his heart.

From a certain point of view, Professor Aulett's words can be regarded as a recognition of his ability.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be said in that tone......

Thinking of this, Luo Wenxuan's heart gradually radiated unprecedented energy.

Even if it's to live up to the expectations of your friends!

Even if it is to live up to Lu Zhou's trust and cultivation of him!

He also has to carry this press conference and fulfill his responsibilities as the secretary general of the IMCRC -

That responsibility for a community with a shared future for mankind!

……

When the time came, the IMCRC's press conference began as scheduled.

Wearing a suit, Luo Wenxuan, as the secretary general of IMCRC, walked to the front of the stage of the press conference, gently folded the booklet in his hand on the podium, and said in a clear voice.

"Good evening, everyone, I'm the secretary general of the IMCRC, Luo Wenxuan."

"Because of work reasons, Academician Lu was unable to attend the press conference on site. At this press conference, I will replace our academician Lu and elaborate on some necessary issues. ”

As with most press conferences, the job is basically a script-based reading, with the real highlight yet to come, the answering session for reporters' questions.

Now that the world is watching yesterday's IMCRC experiments, you can imagine what kind of tricky questions those curiosity will come together to breed.

It took about fifteen minutes for Luo Wenxuan to read the speech in his hand from beginning to end. And taking this opportunity, he also sorted out the thoughts of the entire press conference and the problems that may arise in a while.

When he had done that, he put his speech aside and glanced around.

“…… Here's a regular Q&A session. ”

"If you have any questions, you can ask them now."

Almost the moment the words fell, the whole venue was like a pot of boiling oil, and a pair of hands bounced up like a splash of oil foam.

"Hello, Secretary General Luo, I am a reporter from CTV, what does the latest discovery of IMCRC mean? Can you give us a detailed explanation for the audience in front of our TV sets? ”

"Absolutely."

Facing the flickering shots of the audience, Luo Wenxuan tried to calm his mind, raised his voice and continued, "Through the Z-particle clock designed by Professor Lu Zhou, we used the interference effect of the Z-particle oscillation on the gravitational bond between the planets to create a narrow ribbon with low space-time curvature region - we call it a hyperspace channel. ”

"It's like a highway between the folded mountains, and its physical properties are no different from the regular universe, the only difference is that its curvature is more gentle relative to the nearby space-time, and the distance in three-dimensional space is shorter."

"In short, through this hyperspace channel, the photons that we shoot from one end to the other actually travel shorter distances than we see relative to the same two endpoints in the universe...... It's like taking a shortcut. ”

At the end of the CTV reporter's question, another reporter with a foreign face immediately stretched out the microphone in his hand: "May I ask Secretary General Luo, if the hyperspace theory is proven, what impact will it have on our world?" ”

"Correct, it's not if, but it's been confirmed," Luo Wenxuan emphasized, and continued, "The birth of hyperspace theory will have a huge impact on communications, astronomical observations, and even long-distance space activities." Of course, there is a question of when we will be able to feel this impact...... It may take some time. ”

As soon as these words were spoken, there was a commotion in the audience.

Especially when they heard the phrase long-distance space activities, many people's eyes showed obvious excitement.

Almost as soon as he finished answering, a microphone came up at a gallop, not intending for him any time to rest.

In a tone that could not hide his excitement, the reporter with long brown hair spoke quickly.

"Hello, Secretary General Luo, I'm a reporter from the Los Angeles Daily News! Does this mean...... As they say, interstellar travel will be a possibility! ”

This question is also what the vast majority of reporters on the scene are concerned about, and it is also something that many people write down in their shorthand books.

However, after hearing this question, Luo Wenxuan's face showed a helpless expression, and he sighed softly and said.

"Maybe it's possible."

"But I must emphasize that this possibility may have to wait until a century or even centuries later before it can be realized by the scholars and experts of that era."

"Hyperspace theory is a perfect start from any point of view, and we have mastered the way to break through the limit of the speed of light faster than we thought."

"But if you have too many unrealistic expectations of it right now, I don't think it's a wise thing to do!"

At this time, a reporter stretched out the microphone in his hand and continued to ask.

"So in your view, is there a pessimistic view of the space industry's realization of faster-than-light travel in this world?"

Almost without hesitation, Luo Wenxuan nodded.

"Yes."

"I'm pessimistic about that."

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