Chapter 66: Plan Implemented

One hour later, all problems had a clear and feasible solution.

Autonomous engineering robot clusters, small modular nuclear reactors, optimized meteoric alloy, and optical stealth film with three‑dimensional holographic projection.

After this set of measures, the lunar mining plan that once seemed out of reach has become a clear, detailed construction plan.

The atmosphere in the meeting room shifted from initial solemnity to uncontainable excitement and fervor.

Everyone knew they were taking part in a great project capable of changing the course of human history.

"Xiao Qin, realizing all this requires your presence. Do you have any ideas?"

Old Luo's gaze fell on Qin Hao.

Everyone else's eyes also turned toward him.

They had just constructed a reasonable lunar construction plan, but Qin Hao was the most crucial link.

Facing this group of national pillars, Qin Hao felt considerable pressure, and a slightly embarrassed smile appeared on his face.

"Old Luo, experts, just now you all talked about those—robot clusters, modular nuclear reactors, optical metamaterials…"

Frankly, I heard it all as gibberish; I really don't understand these professional things, and I dare not casually voice an opinion on them."

When he said that, some experts smiled good‑naturedly.

This young man, however, is quite sincere.

Qin Hao paused, then shifted his tone: "But from another angle, I actually have an idea."

Old Luo made a "please speak" gesture and watched him with interest.

"I've been wondering, after all this effort—stealth, projection, secretly building on the Moon—what's the ultimate goal?"

Qin Hao looked at everyone and threw out the most fundamental question.

"Isn't it just to meet the conditions so the system can upgrade?"

He spread his hands,

"I think we're overcomplicating things. Secrecy is important, but aren't we a bit… too tied up?"

"What I mean is, this secrecy is just a process, not the final goal."

"We need to think like this,"

Qin Hao continued speaking freely: "Once the system upgrades, even if our base is exposed—or even if we build the mining operation right on the Moon's near side and stream it live worldwide, what could they do to us?"

As soon as he said that, everyone was shocked.

General Zhang Xianzhong's eyes widened instantly, his mouth slightly opened as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed it back.

Qin Hao ignored the crowd's reaction and continued on his own:

"At that point, I'll just copy a 'star‑warship' from the movies; if anyone disagrees, I'll fly it over their house twice—would they still dare to tell us what to do?"

The more he spoke, the smoother it became, even with a teasing tone: "I bet they'll rush to send envoys overnight, bowing and scraping to ask whether our lunar base still needs a gate guard."

"Pfft—"

Someone couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

Immediately, uncontrollable laughter spread through the meeting room.

"Hahaha!" General Zhang slapped his thigh, laughing until he doubled over.

"Great kid! I love this idea—simple, brutal, effective! You've hit the nail on the head; we've got a dragon‑slaying blade, so what's a little loach to us?"

Several experts who had previously flushed red arguing over the secrecy plan now looked at each other, then shook their heads and laughed.

Yeah,

They had racked their brains trying to hide this "plan" perfectly, yet forgot why they were doing it.

The perpetually silent Old Luo now also showed a genuine smile.

He looked at Qin Hao, his eyes full of appreciation and a touch of emotion.

"Xiao Qin, Xiao Qin, your brain is just wired differently from ours."

He spoke slowly, his voice carrying amusement yet also prompting deep thought:

"You're right; we've all fallen into a misconception—obsessing over how to build, how to hide, how to guard against discovery, and in the process we've blurred the true goal."

Old Luo rose, walked to the huge lunar map, and his gaze deepened.

"Xiao Qin gave us a wake‑up call: our ultimate aim isn't to hide forever on the Moon, but to become strong enough quickly that we no longer need to hide."

He turned, surveyed everyone, and his tone grew solemn: "Secrecy work remains our top priority. It can buy us precious time and reduce unnecessary outside interference.

but our mindset must be right. It is merely a protective layer in our power‑accumulating process, not a tight‑binding spell that shackles our hands and feet!

These words were like a sweet rain that cleared everyone's minds.

Before, they had been thinking of a defensive concealment strategy, proceeding step by step with caution.

Now, Qin Hao's remarks have lifted the strategy to a higher level; all the technical difficulties seem less daunting before the ultimate solution of absolute strength.

Old Luo returned to his seat and declared, "The construction plan will be carried out as just discussed, with double safeguards, aiming for flawless execution.

but all comrades involved in the project must open their minds and look far ahead!

His gaze swept over every face, and then he said:

"If there are no further questions, I have a few more requests that I expect everyone to carry out fully."

"First, design and produce the relevant equipment as quickly as possible, then let the system optimize it once more."

"Second, prioritize all resources related to the project; if rare materials run short, simply ask Comrade Xiao Qin to duplicate them."

"Third, immediately after the meeting launch the satellite deployment program; we need at least a few high‑precision reconnaissance and communications relay satellites into the planned orbit on the Moon's far side.

to provide us with map data and a stable, reliable communications link—do you have any objections to these requirements?"

After assigning the tasks, Old Luo's gaze swept over everyone.

"Don't worry, there's no problem with any of these," an engineer replied.

"I have none either."

"I also don't have."

After receiving an affirmative reply, Old Luo lightly nodded, then looked toward Qin Hao.

"Xiao Qin! In this upcoming period, you'll have to work hard. While they design and manufacture the equipment, what you need to do is accumulate Energy Points."

Qin Hao, upon hearing this, eagerly agreed, "Rest assured, this is what I should do; just wait for that day to arrive!"

"Good! I still have confidence in you."

Old Luo's face was full of smiles.

Thus, the plan to build a mining site on the far side of the moon was settled.