After the judge's gavel struck, the thunderous applause gradually faded like a receding tide. The judges nodded kindly at Ji Yuan, their eyes filled with genuine admiration. They might lean slightly towards America in their stance, but that did not mean they would unconditionally pander to it. Often, even their own country could not sway these stubborn scientists.
"Professor Arthur Jin, it's your turn to speak," a judge gently reminded. Compared to watching Ji Yuan shine alone, he hoped to see a fierce competition among the young talents, as that would be truly spectacular! One was a top ten young scientist from America, and the other was a herald of the revival of an Eastern power, an undeniable scientific rising star. What kind of sparks would fly between them in the new energy project?
Both the audience present and scientists from various countries watching closely on their screens were filled with anticipation. However, unexpectedly, Arthur Jin merely waved his hand and, after deliberately building suspense, said in a tone of deep regret: "It's a pity that Chief Engineer's eloquent mouth is wasted; I believe this question no longer needs to be addressed."
Everyone was taken aback, wondering if Ji Yuan had inadvertently revealed the plan that Arthur Jin had prepared just moments ago.
If that's the case, there really is no need to elaborate further. However, Ji Yuan sensed something off in Arthur Jin's tone and expression. Sure enough, Arthur Jin then said with a hint of triumph, "Because..."
As he captured everyone's attention, like a hundred claws scratching at their hearts, Arthur Jin finally smiled like a victor and said, "Because one week ago, the NASA Energy Research Institute successfully made a breakthrough in the study of Super Gas, achieving a combustion efficiency 1.7 times that of oil, which can be considered a perfect Super Energy. If nothing unexpected happens, by late November at the latest, America's Super Gas new energy will officially be put on the market!"
This news swept through the venue like a hurricane, leaving it so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Even Ji Yuan couldn't help but feel his pupils constrict; despite considering himself strong-hearted, he could hardly believe his ears upon hearing this news.
Silence—dead silence. Even the crowd watching the live broadcast in front of their screens couldn't help but swallow hard, shocked by this announcement. At the same moment, in countless Supreme Offices around the world, the sound of cups hitting the floor echoed simultaneously!
"How is this possible!!"
"Those damn Americans! How could they hide it so well?!"
"Closely monitor Seminar news and mobilize all our spies to thoroughly investigate America's Super Gas research progress."
"Our Super Gas program will be launched immediately, and at all costs, we cannot let America get too far ahead!"
"Contact all countries right away; we need to form close alliances to resist the pressure from the American People..."
Everyone understands that breaking through the research of Super Gas means a superpower with energy hegemony, developing a gas energy source that is cheaper and more efficient... The foundation of this country's hegemony will undoubtedly be even stronger!
The entire global power structure could potentially change completely because of this.
In the coming days, it seems America will become even more aggressive and its tactics even harsher!
The most anxious are the countries whose economies rely on energy exports, completely thrown into chaos by the sudden news from America!
"Immediately cut production; oil prices are going to plummet!"
"Industrial transformation must be treated as a top priority; otherwise, our economic situation will collapse!"
"Hurry and contact our former major clients... Even if we have to sell at rock-bottom prices, we need to offload our oil reserves before Russia gets ahead of us!"
As this news spread, the entire network of fishing vessels in America went wild, almost shouting!
"Super new energy, let America become great again!"
"Arthur Jin, America's hero!"
"America has not declined; America will become even stronger!"
"America's hegemony can last at least another hundred years!"
Even the American media, known for its tendency to undermine, did not come out to sing a different tune at this critical moment; instead, they joined the public in cheering for 'Great America'!
Hearing these cheers, the blonde elder in the White Palace finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He hadn't intended to reveal the trump card of super new energy so soon, but in order to awaken America's confidence and respond to the increasingly assertive stance of Eastern powers, he pushed through opposition and made this decision that could change the global landscape.
Now it seems the effect is excellent!
The whole of America is in a state of celebration, and the public has become unprecedentedly united!
This also means that his approval ratings have surged, and the outcome of the election is unlikely to change significantly.
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