After signing the contract, the group left the WFP with satisfaction. It can be said that this negotiation far exceeded expectations.
On the way back, Zhang Hao couldn't wait to make a thank you call to Mayor Chen.
"Mayor Chen, thank you very much."
"Director Zhang is very polite. I am only responsible for reporting to the superiors. I never expected that Archon Ji would take it so seriously. To be honest, I am quite surprised."
Mayor Chen said modestly.
He probably guessed some of Ji Zhangqiu's thoughts. Once the federation fully masters the technology of "controllable nuclear fusion", it will be equivalent to strangulating the necks of all major regions.
By then the integration will be truly realized.
This is destined to be a long process. Although there is no hope in the short term, the effect is once and for all. No wonder the federation attaches so much importance to it.
Of course, there may be other reasons, but he hasn't thought of it yet, so he'll just have to wait and see.
Zhang Hao nodded and then asked: "Director Yu, I would like to ask if there are any other instructions from Consul Ji? Or is it a special request?"
"There is indeed one thing. Consul Ji asked me to tell you, don't be afraid of spending money. The 'Controllable Nuclear Fusion' project does not have to be limited to the local area. You can seek technical cooperation overseas. This is a long-term project."
"I understand."
Zhang Hao showed a smile.
It seems that the above is more long-term than what he thought. He originally just wanted to integrate the local scientific research team and absorb a wave of relevant talents from the refugees.
That's all.
Mayor Chen casually asked: "Director Zhang, since the above attaches great importance to this project, do you think we can advance the start time?"
"No problem. In fact, we can start preparations now." Zhang Hao said without hesitation.
Since Archon Ji is so awesome, he must reciprocate the favor and keep up with him.
"Where does Mr. Zhang plan to start?"
Mayor Chen quickly asked.
"In a few days, I plan to go to Feicheng in person to talk to the east project team. The environment in inland areas is more difficult. We will try to relocate the entire project here."
Zhang Hao thought for a while and replied.
In any case, East (Eastern Super Ring) is the first fully superconducting tokamak nuclear fusion experimental device designed and built locally and put into operation. The project investment is large and has many implications.
In order to show his sincerity, he had to go there in person no matter what, and he also had to convince the local officials.
"Do you need help from the city?"
"Of course it is necessary. I hope the city can tell Feicheng officials in advance. East is a super big project and Feicheng may not be willing to let it go."
Mayor Chen chuckled lightly: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang, this is nothing more than an exchange of interests. Besides, East is now a big burden, and Feicheng officials should not refuse it."
"That's fine, please."
After returning home, Zhang Hao immediately called Consul Ji. The two parties did not have an in-depth conversation, but simply chatted for a few words and ended the call.
At dinner time, Zhang Hao talked about the business trip.
Zhou's mother's eyes lit up: "Xiao Hao, it seems that you have to pass through Yicheng when going to Feicheng? I want to go back with you to see Xiao Fu."
The old man has long wanted to go back and have a look, but the old Zhang family is worried that she will go alone, and the son-in-law is always busy with work, so it has been postponed until now.
"Mom, Xiaofu and the others promised to come over for the Chinese New Year this year, why are you always in such a hurry?"
Zhang Hao couldn't help but persuade.
"This winter is colder than last year. What if the train stops? It's better for me to go back by myself while it's summer."
Mother Zhou shook her head.
Li Dajuan followed up and persuaded: "My mother-in-law, Huizhou is more than a thousand kilometers away from Feicheng. It takes at least a day and a night to take the train. How can you bear it at your age?"
"It's okay, aren't there still sleep tickets? I can survive." Zhou's mother insisted.
Although her daughter had already reported that she was safe, she still wanted to go back because she didn't feel at ease unless she saw it with her own eyes.
"Mom, there are no sleeper tickets on the high-speed rail."
Li Dajuan quickly reminded.
"I know, isn't there a first-class parking space on the high-speed rail? I heard you can lie down and sleep."
"Both of you are mistaken. The high-speed rail now also has sleeper tickets, which are converted from first-class tickets. After all, a slightly longer distance takes more than ten hours, and people with poor health simply cannot bear it."
Zhang Chongxin explained patiently.
He also heard what the customers in the store said.
Seeing this, Zhang Hao persuaded again: "Mom, how about this? When I return, I will call Xiaofu and the others together. Do you think that's okay?"
"Don't go to such trouble. It's not easy to find a job now. Bai Jian finally found a new job. He probably won't be able to ask for leave. It's better not to make it difficult for them both."
Bai Jian lost his job last year. At the beginning of the year, he followed the trend and passed the police examination. As we all know, being a police officer is very hard and disciplined, so it is difficult to take a long leave.
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Zhang Chongxin looked directly at his son:
"Xiao Hao, just bring your mother-in-law with you! With your connections, you should be able to buy sleeping tickets, right?"
Poor parents in the world, he understands his mother-in-law very well.
Zhang Hao finally nodded: "Okay, the sleep ticket is not a problem, we will set off in three days."
"Xiaohao, how long will this business trip take?"
Zhou's mother was happy and asked immediately.
"I can't say exactly. It could be as short as two or three days, or as long as ten days and a half month."
Zhang Hao shrugged.
Zhou's mother immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "That's enough, that's enough, there's enough time."
Originally, her eldest son-in-law was about to remarry, and she should return to her younger daughter's home. But under the current circumstances, she didn't want to burden her younger daughter, so she could only shamelessly stay with her eldest son-in-law.
……
Three days later, Zhang Hao set off with his mother-in-law.
Zhou's mother brought a lot of things with her, most of which were various ingredients, mostly bacon, air-dried meat and cooking oil, which are also in short supply at the moment.
After two days and one night of train ride, we arrived in Yicheng.
"Mom, let me take you there!"
"No, no, no, I'm familiar with this place and can go back with my eyes closed."
Zhang Hao pointed to the luggage in the hands of the bodyguards: "How can you, the old man, carry so many things by yourself? Besides, the public security is not good now, so it would be safer to give them away."
"I'll just take a taxi."
"Taxi is not necessarily safe. What if someone takes advantage of the money?"
Mother Zhou thought for a while and finally compromised:
"Well, after taking the train for so long, you can rest in Yicheng for one night and then go to Feicheng tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Zhang Hao smiled and nodded.
The urban area of Yicheng is relatively small, and the group arrived at Zhou Xiaofu's home in less than half an hour.
"Dongdongdong..."
Mother Zhou excitedly stepped forward and knocked on the door.
The person who opened the door was not Zhou Xiaofu, but Zhou Xiaofu's mother-in-law Fan Ping: "Xiaofu's mother? Is it you? Didn't you go to Huicheng to enjoy the blessings?"
"My mother-in-law, it's me. I came here specially to see Xiaofu and the others."
"Oh, come in quickly, who are these?"
"This is Xiaofu and her brother-in-law Zhang Hao, who came back with me. The others are his bodyguards."