One Hundred Thirteen: Digital Mobile Communications

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"This is a matter of personal perspective. I believe that in the future, the political system of Greater China will become increasingly democratic, and policies will grow more stable. As for Hong Kong, its policies will remain unchanged. In any case, I will wait for Greater China to reclaim Hong Kong," Wei Hua said. A group of wealthy elites also expressed their views, but most held a pessimistic attitude toward the Greater China government, while a few remained optimistic.

Rong Zhijian pulled Wei Hua aside and asked, “What have you been busy with lately? Haven’t seen you around for half a year.”

“Nothing much. I’m just working on an experimental research project. You didn’t know? I’m in tech. I’ve been busy with experiments at home, so I haven’t had time to come out,” Wei Hua used research as an excuse.

“Have you come up with something new again? You’re on the right track! Just looking at how busy your Shenzhen production line is, I know you’re making a fortune. I heard your color TVs are selling like crazy in Japan. Got any good projects now? Can I get a share? Let me bask in your glory a bit,” Rong Zhijian said.

Hearing this, Wei Hua’s mind stirred. The future of global communications was vivid in his thoughts, and now was the right time to enter the field. After witnessing the technology in Sophia’s hands, Wei Hua had an immature plan. He recalled a satellite communications company, Iridium, that had failed, but using satellites to solve mobile communication issues was the best approach—no need to build countless base stations everywhere.

“Mobile communications! Have you heard about it?” Wei Hua asked.

“Of course! Didn’t Bell Labs in the U.S. already develop a cellular mobile network? Why, are you thinking of doing the same? Isn’t it a bit late?” Rong Zhijian replied.

“Have you forgotten my motto? We survive on technology. Would I bring out anything less than cutting-edge? Don’t worry, the Americans and Japanese are using analog signals, which have many drawbacks. I’m planning digital signals, far more advanced. How about it, interested?” Wei Hua said.

“Absolutely! Everything you’ve developed has been impressive. Your lab’s reputation in recent years rivals those famous labs worldwide. I’m interested in digital mobile communications. When can we sit down and work out the details?” Rong Zhijian asked.

“Let me think it over first. I haven’t figured out how to solve global communication issues yet. Once I have a clear plan, I’ll come find you!” Wei Hua said.

“I’ll be waiting for your news!” Rong Zhijian replied.

Around ten o’clock at night, Wei Hua left the banquet, eager to return home and test the power of the nuclear fusion engine. Back at home, he opened the box and took out the engine. It was about eighty centimeters long, forty centimeters wide, and thirty centimeters high. Wei Hua said, “Start,” and the indicator lights on the machine lit up.

He connected the output wires to both his hands, then lay down on his bed and ordered, “Lowest current output!” A powerful electric current surged into his body. According to the data Sophia gave him, this device could power a city of millions, and it seemed true— even the lowest current output was greater than the current Wei Hua had recklessly absorbed in Jakarta.

After absorbing electricity for two hours, Wei Hua ordered the engine off and plunged into the black hole to meet Sophia.

“You’ve already built the engine, right? The energy absorbed today is a thousand times more than before. From now on, you need to absorb energy like this every day. That will speed up the restoration of the planetary fortress. Some research I hadn’t completed can continue. Actually, research here is better than in my own world because this is the real cosmic void,” Sophia said upon seeing Wei Hua.

“I understand! I have another question for you. How is satellite technology in your world? Is there a simpler satellite tech I could use? I need to launch many satellites. I want to build a digital mobile communication system,” Wei Hua explained his plan to Sophia.

“Satellite technology? Such simple tech we stopped using long ago. Don’t forget, I’m a communication specialist. We’ve already achieved cross-space information transmission. Who needs satellites now? I’m not sure if I can find anything, but I’ll look,” Sophia said, then began searching her database.

After a long time, Sophia said, “Found it! In an assistant device belonging to a researcher who once worked on this planetary fortress and loved collecting antiques, I found some satellite data from our world. I’ll send it to your communicator. Check it out when you get back.”

Wei Hua thanked her and left the planetary fortress.

Lying in bed, Wei Hua began browsing the materials Sophia sent. Early communication satellites in her world were actually assistant devices. They simplified the functions of these assistants, added casings and energy collectors, and sent them into space as synchronous satellites. In Sophia’s world, communication satellites weren’t for intra-planet communication but for interplanetary communication within star systems—and this was early technology.

Reading this, Wei Hua grew excited. If Sophia could provide such assistants, building his digital mobile communication system would be a breeze.

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