A powerful country in scientific research

Since Su Lei entered the graduate school stage, he felt like he was pushed to the top of a huge mountain.

As the younger brother of China's "Goddess of Technology" Su Ran, the halo in the eyes of others makes him bear invisible pressure.

What was even more challenging for him was that he chose a completely new field - switching from undergraduate physics to graduate-level weapon design. Compared with his classmates, he was starting from scratch and learning all over again.

Life as a graduate student is not easy. Interdisciplinary studies often make Su Lei study basic textbooks late at night. While others are doing experiments, he is taking extra classes; while others are discussing research progress, he is still trying to digest basic theories. But even so, Su Lei has no complaints. He knows that the path he has chosen is not easy, and he also knows that only by persistence can he go further.

"My sister is so good, I can't give up easily." He often motivated himself like this. His daily routine of going between the laboratory, library and classroom not only allowed him to catch up with his classmates in just two years, but also helped him stand out as the top student in the department when he graduated from graduate school with his rigorous thinking and strong hands-on ability, becoming an "interdisciplinary genius" in the eyes of his teachers.

After graduation, Su Lei originally planned to apply for a doctorate to continue his studies, but his mentor strongly recommended him to work in a national research institute. His first task was to participate in the research and development of electromagnetic guns.

Electromagnetic gun - a project that is enough to make countless engineers excited, and it is also one of the core topics in the current domestic scientific and technological research field. As a cutting-edge military technology, the research and development of electromagnetic guns requires not only a solid theoretical foundation, but also requires participants to have super innovation and problem-solving abilities. Su Lei was recommended by his supervisor to join this project team because of his outstanding performance in experiments and theories during his graduate studies.

"Su Lei, this is an opportunity given to you by the country, and it also shows trust in you. Our institute is responsible for mastering core technologies, and I hope you can prove yourself with your strength." The mentor patted him on the shoulder and said as he sent him into the institute.

It was only after Su Lei entered the research institute that he discovered that the competition and pressure in this field were much greater than what he faced during his graduate studies.

Every step of the experiment must be rigorous to the millimeter, and the design and improvement of the plan need to be overturned countless times. Any slight mistake may affect the progress of the entire project.

However, these challenges made Su Lei even more motivated.

In the project team, Su Lei’s favorite saying is: “Nothing is impossible, only unexpected.”

In order to solve the energy conversion and efficiency problems of electromagnetic guns at high power, he stayed up all night to conduct experiments and repeated simulations and calculations until he found the optimal solution. The technical difficulty of electromagnetic guns is extremely high, but Su Lei always remembers his original intention of choosing scientific research - to contribute his own strength to the development of national science and technology.

After a late-night experiment, the instructor stood behind Su Lei, looked at his notebook full of formulas and data, and said softly: "Su Lei, the future of electromagnetic guns depends on your generation."

Su Lei raised his head upon hearing this, his eyes full of determination.

He knew that this was not just a technology, but also a mission.

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A year later, the successful test of the electromagnetic gun ignited the passion of the entire research team and made Su Lei's name engraved in the history of the country's cutting-edge scientific and technological development for the first time.

This technological breakthrough has made China take another milestone in the military field. Su Lei, who has just achieved results, did not stop there. He was soon transferred to the research and development project team of the new generation Kunpeng aircraft carrier.

The development of the Kunpeng aircraft carrier is a larger project than the electromagnetic gun, involving a wider range of fields. As an expert in the field of weapon design, Su Lei undertook the design task of the core weapon system of the aircraft carrier. This project allowed him to integrate his life and work again. In countless busy days and nights, he not only completed the improved design of the weapon system, but also proposed a new technical concept, which raised the combat capability of the Kunpeng aircraft carrier to a higher level.

When he was 27 years old, the new generation Kunpeng aircraft carrier was successfully tested. Su Lei and his team stood on the deck, watching the behemoth breaking through the waves, their hearts filled with pride.

As a member of the core design team, he and several colleagues were selected as representatives to accept an exclusive interview with the national television station. This interview was not only to show the public the powerful strength of the Kunpeng aircraft carrier, but also to announce the rise of Chinese technology to the world.

On the day of the interview, Su Lei met Sun Jiayi, a female reporter from the interview team. Sun Jiayi had short, neat hair and a firm and calm look. Her professionalism and gentle manner of speaking impressed Su Lei.

"Engineer Su, you are already a top expert in the field of weapons design. Can you talk about your original intention of scientific research?" Sun Jiayi's voice was gentle but powerful.

"What is my original intention for scientific research?" Su Lei looked at her and smiled. "It's actually very simple. It's to do something for the country and protect the peace of the people." His answer was simple and sincere, but it made Sun Jiayi admire him even more.

After the interview, Su Lei took the initiative to find an opportunity to chat with Sun Jiayi. He is not a person who is good at expressing emotions, but facing Sun Jiayi, he felt for the first time that some uncontrollable emotions were surging in his heart.

From that day on, he began to take the initiative to contact Sun Jiayi, and took advantage of the holidays to ask her out for dinner, exhibitions, and chats. The pursuit process was not easy. Su Lei was busy with scientific research, and Sun Jiayi often flew around the country for work, but Su Lei always persisted and moved Sun Jiayi with his sincerity.

Half a year later, the two finally confirmed their relationship.

Although one of them is in the field of scientific research and the other in the journalism industry, they have similar sense of mission and values.

At the age of 30, Su Lei and Sun Jiayi, who had become a well-known anchor of a news channel, entered the marriage palace. The wedding was not luxurious, but warm and touching. At the wedding, Su Lei said to Sun Jiayi affectionately: "Jiayi, meeting you is the luckiest thing in my life. No matter how busy our work is in the future, no matter how difficult our life is, I will always stand behind you, support you and love you."

After marriage, Su Lei still insisted on being in the front line of scientific research, and Sun Jiayi continued to pursue her career in the field of journalism. Although the two were often in different places due to work, their relationship has always been very good. Su Lei often sent messages to Sun Jiayi during the short break in the laboratory, and Sun Jiayi would call Su Lei as soon as possible after hosting the news program to share the details of the day.

Although they are in different fields, Su Lei and Sun Jiayi always support and understand each other. Su Lei is busy with scientific research and often works day and night in the laboratory, while Sun Jiayi runs around news scenes and studios, constantly challenging herself and pursuing higher professional heights. However, no matter how busy their lives are or how far apart they are, they always care about each other and work hard to maintain this relationship.

Whenever Su Lei encounters a bottleneck at work, he always picks up his phone and calls or video chats with Sun Jiayi. "Su Lei, you are the most powerful scientist in my heart. No matter how difficult the problem is, you can overcome it." Sun Jiayi's encouragement always rekindles Su Lei's fighting spirit. And whenever Sun Jiayi is under great pressure from live broadcast mistakes or outbound work, Su Lei always comforts her in his own way: "Jiayi, don't be too hard on yourself. The audience will always remember your shining points. Those small flaws will not change the fact that you are the best host."

The two always cherish their rare time together. Su Lei likes to cook Sun Jiayi's favorite home-cooked dishes, while Sun Jiayi will sit at the dining table and share her recent interesting stories and episodes from the interview with a smile. Su Lei never interrupts her when she is talking, and only adds after she finishes speaking: "Although you are very busy at work, remember to take good care of yourself and don't get tired." Sun Jiayi also often reminds him: "Don't work too hard in the lab, remember to take time to rest, and don't wear yourself out."

When they need each other, they always show up at the first opportunity. At Su Lei's scientific research results conference, Sun Jiayi ignored her work schedule and asked for leave from the station to show up to support him, becoming the most special audience in the crowd; and when Sun Jiayi won the Best News Anchor Award, Su Lei also came quietly to give her flowers and applause.

Their tacit understanding and support not only serve as the lubricant of their relationship, but also become the driving force for each other to keep moving forward in their careers.

Someone once asked them: "One of you is engaged in scientific research and the other is in journalism. Your pace of life is so different. How can you maintain such a good relationship?" Sun Jiayi smiled and said: "I don't think we are that different. Su Lei's job is to protect the security of the country, and my job is to record the truth of society. Our goal is to make this country a better place, so our values ​​are always the same."

Su Lei also said: "We have our own fields, but in each other's hearts, the other is the most important existence to ourselves. Whether it is scientific research or journalism, I hope to create and witness more beautiful things with her in the end."

Su Lei uses scientific research to protect the country, Sun Jiayi uses news to record the times, and they protect each other with their hearts.

This relationship, like a bond that transcends boundaries, time and space, closely connects their lives together.