Rebirth: Controlled Nuclear Fusion

Part 67：Car Exhibition

Professor Wan immediately called Long Lao, but the call went unanswered. At that moment, Long Lao was deeply immersed in rocket fuel research at the national aerospace base, his days packed with work, and his phone often left unattended. Wan tried several more times, but when no one picked up, he knew Long Lao was likely engrossed in his research.

He then contacted the university president and was informed that Long Lao had gone off-site for a critical research project. The project was at a critical juncture, and there was no chance of Long Lao returning for at least ten to fifteen days.

Upon hearing this, Wang Chuanfu's disappointment was palpable. With Tesla aggressively targeting the Dragon Kingdom's market, time was of the essence.

"Old friend, does your university have any other experts working on battery technology?" Wang Chuanfu inquired.

Professor Wan pondered for a moment before replying, "At present, we do not."

Battery technology had become relatively mature, and breakthroughs were harder to achieve. Many experts preferred to focus on newer, less challenging projects where success was more easily attained.

With no other options, Wang Chuanfu reluctantly returned to the BYD headquarters. Once there, he gathered the head of the external relations department to inquire about any progress in communications with government departments.

"They said we should expect an answer in the next couple of days. They asked us to be patient," the department head reported.

"Good. And what's the latest on Tesla?" Wang Chuanfu asked.

"They're holding their Model 4 electric vehicle exhibition tomorrow in Shanghai."

This news only made Wang Chuanfu feel the pressure mount. "Get Manager Gao over here. I need to speak with him."

"Understood."

Five minutes later, Gao Junliang, the manager of the R&D department, entered Wang Chuanfu's office.

"Manager Gao, arrange for two senior R&D staff to accompany me to Shanghai," Wang Chuanfu instructed.

After giving the necessary instructions, Gao Junliang promptly set to work.

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The next morning at 9 AM, the National Convention Center in Shanghai was buzzing with activity, colorful banners fluttering in the air. The crowd had gathered for the Tesla Model 4 New Energy Vehicle Exhibition.

The sprawling exhibition hall, covering 100,000 square meters, displayed ten Tesla Model 4 vehicles in three colors—black, white, and blue. Under the brilliant lights, the vehicles gleamed with futuristic flair. Each Model 4 was flanked by a top-tier car model.

The first car model stood out with her radiant smile and flawless skin, her body alluringly curved, dressed provocatively, enticing every onlooker's imagination. The second car model's eyes sparkled like crystal-clear water, her slight upward gaze adding an air of charm, her lips inviting and full of temptation.

There were ten such models, each periodically changing their poses, drawing in the crowd, many of whom eagerly snapped photos.

Among the visitors, one oily, middle-aged man, with a noticeable paunch, was staring intently at a model dressed in hot pants and a tank top, salivating. After a while, he leaned over to his companion, whispering and laughing lewdly.

Just then, four people walked past them, seemingly oblivious to the models, their attention elsewhere. These four were none other than Wang Chuanfu and his team.

"Mr. Wang, there's less of a crowd here," Manager Gao noted.

"Alright, let's queue up here," Wang Chuanfu said.

Tesla had arranged for a special experience segment, but participants had to register and show proof of funds—only those with more than one million yuan in their bank accounts were eligible for the chance to test drive for five minutes.

This arrangement was clearly aimed at targeting the wealthy elite of the Dragon Kingdom.

After completing the registration and verification, Gao Junliang and the others were assigned a number. They would need to wait for about half an hour, as six people were ahead of them.

The wait wasn't a problem, though. Wang Chuanfu turned to his two senior R&D technicians. "You brought the computer equipment, right?"

"Yes," they nodded.

Their mission wasn't just to attend the exhibition, but to gather information on the Tesla Model 4's battery.

As their turn approached, they were informed that only two people could participate in the experience at a time. Wang Chuanfu, seeing no other choice, asked Gao Junliang to take one of the technicians into the car.

Once inside, the staff began to explain the car's features and advantages. Gao Junliang, however, distracted the staff by asking about the trunk space, and the technician quickly set to work searching for the main controller, hidden above the gas pedal.

Minutes passed, but after a thorough search, the technician couldn't locate the control unit. His plan had been straightforward—find the controller, hook up their computer equipment, and retrieve the battery data for further analysis.

Sweat began to bead on his forehead as he realized he had failed.

Seeing Gao Junliang and the staff returning, the technician quickly sat upright. He exchanged a subtle glance with Gao, who, understanding the failure, nodded slightly.

Wang Chuanfu, observing their expressions, sighed. He had known from the start that the chances of success were slim.

"Let's go," he said, resigning himself to the fact that this approach wasn't going to work.

With no other option, the four of them left the exhibition hall.

Meanwhile, the event was buzzing with activity. Tesla had invited several media outlets for coverage and even brought in top live-streaming influencer Wei Ya to host a broadcast of the event.

Dressed in a purple deep-V gown, Wei Ya exuded elegance as she introduced the Tesla Model 4 to her millions of viewers.

"Dear viewers, let's take a moment to admire the sleek lines of this Model 4, which resemble the curves of a beautiful woman. Many men compare their cars to their wives, and I can assure you, this car is a top-tier wife in terms of looks..."

The live stream audience, now 5 million strong, was abuzz with comments:

Viewer 1: "The lines on this car look amazing. I bet driving it would be such a thrilling experience! Haha..."

Viewer 2: "Are you sure you're talking about the car?"

Viewer 3: "It looks great, I'd give it an 80 out of 100, but I care more about performance."

Viewer 4: "Right, let's hear more about the performance, because when it comes to a wife, it's all about the inner qualities!"

After the crowd showed approval for the car's looks, Wei Ya dove into the Model 4's performance details:

"Family, this car's performance is far beyond anything else on the market!"

"It has a range of up to 425 kilometers on a single charge and supports fast charging. In just three hours, it can be fully charged!"

"And have you ever experienced the push-back sensation of an electric vehicle? The Tesla Model 4 will give you a thrill like never before..."

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