My courtyard shelter

"Dr. Xu, I only have boiled water here..."

Principal Liu personally poured a glass of water for him.

Since you want to "beg for alms", it is necessary to pretend to be poor.

Xu Dong took off his mask and immediately took the water glass:

"Just boil water. Plain water is the best way to quench your thirst."

"Director Xu, you have come to our school. Why don't you notify us in advance so that we can welcome you? If it weren't for Student Yin's sharp eyesight, we almost missed it."

"It's not necessary." Xu Dong shook his head, "You can just treat me as an ordinary parent. Besides, school is starting today and I will be very busy. I don't want to delay your work."

"No matter how busy you are at work, you still have time for tea. But having said that, Director Xu actually sent your children to school in person, which is a bit unexpected."

Principal Liu said with emotion.

Many well-known parents, perhaps because they are really busy with work, or perhaps to avoid suspicion, take time out to visit before or after the school starts.

Almost no one came on the first day of school.

Xu Dong picked up the cup and took a sip of water, and then said helplessly: "Qiongdao is too far away from Sydney. If I don't go there myself, the child's grandfather and grandmother may not be able to sleep."

"Haha, I understand. If the two elders could have a grandson as impressive as Mr. Xu Wanzhou, I would be surprised if it were me. Director Xu, your family has a good seedling!"

"It's all the children's own efforts, and I usually rarely take care of it."

"It can be seen that Student Xu is very independent. His major should be chosen by himself, right?"

Principal Liu boldly inferred.

Usually, children from middle-class families and above would not choose such a major that seems to be dangerous. Only those students born from the grassroots would not care about this.

Xu Dong nodded: "I'm not sure about this major. Principal Liu, can you tell me what it does specifically?"

"A few years ago, students who graduated from this major would basically enter related enterprises and institutions, such as nuclear power plants for reactors, nuclear fuel plants for isotopes, etc."

"What now?"

"It's different now. Last year, the higher authorities urgently issued an "Asia Mutual Vision 2050 Outline". In this document, 'Controllable Nuclear Fusion' was listed as the No. 1 project and ranked first in priority.

"What do you mean? Controlled nuclear fusion must be achieved in twenty-five years? What if it fails?"

"The document does not say it must succeed. Let's put it this way. This is a fundamental project related to the future and destiny of the country. There is no such thing as failure."

"So important?"

Xu Dong was surprised.

"Director Xu, Blue Star's current ecological environment cannot bear such a large population. Once the resources are exhausted, humans will be trapped to death.

There is no hope for Western society. Now only our industrial chain is still intact. If we don't seize the opportunity now, it will be even less possible in the future. "

There was a hint of heaviness in Principal Liu's voice.

Xu Dong instantly felt a sense of urgency:

"Has the situation become so critical?"

Principal Liu sighed: "The impact of this polar night event has just begun, and its consequences are no less than a mass extinction of species."

"Mass extinction?"

Xu Dong felt his heart pounding.

"In fact, the previous terrestrial ecosystem was already on the verge of collapse, and now the marine ecosystem is following suit. We really don't have much time left."

"Is there a way to save it?"

"Of course there is. The root of all difficulties today is actually energy. As long as we break through the energy bottleneck, we will have unlimited possibilities, and even start another age of navigation, this time the stars and the sea."

"Controllable nuclear fusion has been talked about for so many years. I'm afraid it's not that easy to achieve?"

Principal Liu chuckled: "Humanity has lived too comfortably before. If we look at it from another angle, this catastrophe is not without its merits.

The ancients said that one is born in sorrow and dies in happiness.

As long as we withstand the pressure and concentrate all our efforts to conquer 'controllable nuclear fusion', then the entire process of human civilization will surely take a critical step forward. "

"Principal Liu, no wonder you became the principal. What you said made me want to devote myself to scientific research. Unfortunately, my major is not suitable and I have no way to serve the country!"

Xu Dong couldn't help but sigh.

"That's wrong. Modern society pays attention to division of labor and cooperation. Some people are good at scientific research, and some are good at teaching and educating people. And those like you who are good at business are also indispensable."

Principal Liu waved his hand and then changed the subject:

"If you, Director Xu, really want to do your part, why not donate some money to this project? To be honest, 'Controllable Nuclear Fusion' is like a bottomless pit. No amount of money is enough."

"Okay, it's okay if you don't know about this matter. Now that you know it, as a citizen of Daxia, I have no shirking responsibility."

Xu Dong had the consciousness of "getting stabbed" long before he entered the school. He originally planned to donate the money directly to the school, but now it seems that he has a better choice.

"Director Xu is indeed very honest. Please wait a moment. I will call Director Wu to come over. He is the project logistics director. He is in charge of the donation."

Principal Liu immediately beamed.

Although the money cannot reach the school account, it is not much different. Seriously speaking, their branch school, including him as the principal, is part of the supporting facilities.

Xu Dong smiled and nodded, and at the same time began to calculate in his mind, how much money should be donated?

…

More than ten minutes later, Director Wu, as Principal Liu mentioned, rushed into the office with a group of people.

“Where is Director Xu?”

Xu Dong quickly stood up: “I am, you are Director Wu, right? Nice to meet you!”

Director Wu held the other party’s hand.

“Director Xu, our base is currently short of funds, you are our timely rain!”

“I don’t deserve it, I don’t deserve it, I just do my little bit.”

Xu Dong hurriedly said politely.

The other party gave him a high hat right from the start, and it seems that he has a big plan!

“You can’t say that…”

“Director Wu.” Principal Liu quickly interrupted, “Director Xu’s time is precious, and there are things to do later. Let’s stop being polite and get started directly?”

“Yes, Director Xu, how much money do you plan to donate?”

Xu Dong raised three fingers on the spot.

Director Wu was delighted: “Three hundred million?”

Xu Dong shook his head.

"Three billion? Mr. Xu is indeed the richest man in the world. He is generous at the first try. I admire you."

Director Wu almost jumped up excitedly. Under his lead, warm applause broke out immediately.

"Pa pa pa..."

"Ahem..." Xu Dong coughed quickly, "Director Wu, I think you are wrong."

The smile on Director Wu's face gradually disappeared.

If it is not three billion, it can only be thirty million. Even if he is optimistic, he dare not expect the other party to donate one-tenth of his wealth at one time.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Xu Dong quickly gave the final answer: "Money will always run out, so I want to donate 3% of the dividends of Xinke Seaweed. After all, the dividends are available every year and are continuous."

"Mr. Xu, are you sure?"

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