[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-you-were-told-to-build-a-tractor-but-you-re-buil":3,"chapter-you-were-told-to-build-a-tractor-but-you-re-buil-you-were-told-to-build-a-tractor-but-you-re-buil-chapter-107":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","You were told to build a tractor, but you're building a rocket?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1306010,1735,"Chapter 107 - 103 The Second Person_1","you-were-told-to-build-a-tractor-but-you-re-buil-chapter-107",107,"\u003Cp>\"Wow, it’s hard to imagine what kind of immense force is required to build such a space station!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the small black room at the B-level Base, Crown Prince Hamand and Prince Swetan were the first to see the 1:20 scale model of the Forward Space Station, which nearly occupied the entire central area of the space station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space station model was suspended in mid-air with thin ropes, and under the dark backdrop and simulated pale light, it seemed as if it was already situated in the midst of the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room, there were also models of the Earth, the Moon, and Mars—nearly half the Solar System was represented here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the model’s axial cabin was a proportionate astronaut doll, highlighting the grandeur of the Forward Space Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swetan: \"Lin, is this the space station you’ll be building in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ju: \"Yes, and it will be completed before 2020. It will undertake manned lunar missions for Near-Earth orbit relay tasks; there is also a smaller one for Moon orbit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manned Moon landing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Swetan and Crown Prince Hamand exclaimed simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Androff emerged from the darkness, holding a model of the H2 spaceplane, first placing it on the globe on the floor to simulate the route of launch-docking to refuel-dashing to the Moon-landing-returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Androff had been appointed the chief designer of the lunar mission, and he vividly described the entire process of landing on the Moon to them. Supported by the exquisite model demonstration, it was utterly convincing to both men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abe announced an additional investment of 10 billion US dollars into space exploration, attracting aerospace agencies and private companies from all over the world, all of them eagerly knocking on the door to pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when Lin Ju extended an invitation to Prince Swetan, who was still visiting in China, the latter understood New Yuan’s intent and brought Crown Prince Hamand with him on the visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of their enormous advantages in R&D and manufacturing, New Yuan had previously quoted them a very favorable price, and Abe was aware of this. Moreover, their own spacecraft, the Mecca, had already been decommissioned, and it wouldn’t be long before he could ride into space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New Yuan Aeronautics was now viewed as a partner of the Central Asian World by Abe’s people, and they too hoped for more collaboration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ju, of course, did not fail to meet their expectations. After Androff finished his demonstration, Lin cleared his throat and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highnesses, the Crown Prince and Prince, you must already be aware that China’s aerospace has undergone major reforms, that is, the existence of the Aerospace Development Committee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swetan nodded: \"I know. New Yuan’s voice and potential market in aerospace have greatly increased. You can take on many missions from the aerospace agency. Congratulations on achieving such success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to Swetan’s surprise, when he finished speaking, Lin Ju didn’t smile; instead, he turned around and sighed, looking hesitant to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong, Lin? You don’t seem very happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ju shook his head, not wishing to speak, but Androff stepped forward, his face filled with concern as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the surface, it looks like we are on equal footing with the aerospace agency and can be involved in important aerospace projects, but the reality is completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aerospace Development Committee actually imposes even more stringent restrictions on us, forcing us to sell our technology cheaply and to help them launch spacecraft at a price just slightly above cost. The aerospace agency dumps all the difficult projects on us but only pays us in RMB. We’re basically losing money on every deal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take the Moon landing mission we want to carry out, for example. The aerospace agency’s budget this year is less than 2 billion US dollars. How much of that will be allocated to us? Yet here we are, tasked with space stations and manned missions. In fact, New Yuan’s financial situation is very bad right now. This year, we relied entirely on the last payments you made to keep the factory running. Just look at our base; it’s not even one-third full.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crown Prince Hamand couldn’t stand it any longer and, out of a sense of justice, patted his chest:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will personally invest 1 billion US dollars, and book a 10-day space station tourism package that you advertised. How does that sound, Lin? We are friends; I should support you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, it wouldn’t be right for me to accept this. Let me offer you a launch. I’ll take care of it, and New Yuan will not charge for the first launch of the Mecca. You already supported us when New Yuan was at its weakest. We can’t go on like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ju was visibly distressed, with a look that said any further insistence would be the end of their friendship. He managed to make the Crown Prince too embarrassed to accept, filling his heart with even more guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, is there anything Abe can do to help? If it’s a matter of funding, the Royal Bank can immediately provide New Yuan with a 5 billion US Dollar loan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Swetan, who had been silently observing, spoke up. Despite his age and cunning, he had some doubts about Lin Ju’s words, but he still expressed goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the right moment, Androff stepped forward and placed the model of the H2 in front of the Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, we cannot exchange friendship for money, although New Yuan indeed needs help. But a fair trade is our principle,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he placed the model of the astronaut on top of the H2 spacecraft:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Half a century has passed since America landed on the Moon. So far, only Americans have walked on the Moon’s surface, and we are working hard to enable more people to set foot there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Swetan and Hamand caught the key phrase \"more people,\" and their hearts skipped a beat. Their breathing quickened, and they looked at Androff with much more caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can petition for one slot on the first Moon landing mission for our good friends. Even the order in which they step onto the Moon’s surface is up for discussion. All positions except the first are negotiable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negotiable, how negotiable? Of course, it was a matter of money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamand: \"Can Abe plant his own flag?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"International cooperation is certainly possible, but the standard must be the same height and at the same location. As long as you pay...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough,\" Lin Ju interrupted Androff, looking very self-reproachful: \"Here we are, discussing the greatest endeavor in the world, yet haggling like street vendors. I’m truly sorry, Your Highnesses. Please, you should go back. I cannot do this. You’ve already helped New Yuan during our toughest times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t in good conscience take money from friends. That would be the greatest insult to my character!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Ju was about to leave through the main door, he was simultaneously grabbed by Hamand and Swetan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, he was met with Swetan’s sincere and pleading eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, Abe too has his own dreams of space, but all we have is money. So please, for the sake of God’s children, make this concession.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is... truly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Androff, watching the distressing performance of the three men, stealthily glanced at the price list scribbled on his wrist with a pen, hidden by his sleeve under the simulated starlight:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Moon landing slot: 10 billion US Dollars;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second to step out of the lander: 1 billion US Dollars;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To step out of the lander simultaneously with the first person: 3 billion US Dollars;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To launch from the Mukala Launch Site with the Mecca, sending their national astronaut to the Near-Earth Space Station, then transfer to H2, and return using their own spacecraft: scheduling and docking fees: 2 billion US Dollars;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the first Moon landing, a Moon landing slot costs 500 million US Dollars; 2.5 billion US Dollars to buy an exclusive lunar living capsule;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1344,"2026-06-05T18:20:54.443Z",1,"novelbin.me","2f94becce80108ae62c83fbd4ba8f6c3e51dee266120c5e1d58c0b0cb7881bf9","you-were-told-to-build-a-tractor-but-you-re-buil-chapter-108","you-were-told-to-build-a-tractor-but-you-re-buil-chapter-106",804,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fyou-were-told-to-build-a-tractor-but-you-re-buil-cover.jpg"]