"A slight lead is considered as guiding the way forward; being too far ahead, however, is seen as a huge risk and madness."
Iron Head Girl said with a grave expression: "If handled slightly poorly, we might be attacked by an alliance from all sides, making enemies everywhere."
Her profound explanation and deduction silenced everyone, dispelling the previous merriment and laughter.
Even the two elderly engineers were now showing a look of concern, sighing deeply.
Zhou Yi asked the two inventors: "What do you think?"
"We... honestly, also don't know what to do."
Liu Fusheng rubbed his injured back: "Blessings and misfortunes come hand in hand, the technology itself is good, but it's unfortunate that it may bring potential disasters."
"In situations , Qian Su is right. We've also seen many geniuses, whose inventions were so powerful that they brought them misfortune… because there's always someone in power who wants to take and monopolize."
Chen Ruixiang said stiffly: "Floating Heart must be made known. It can help many people, even if I gain nothing from it, I want it to be seen and used by everyone."
Zhou Yi asked, "Are you sure? Even if you can't make much profit from it, is that alright?"
The two elders smiled at each other.
"At our age, money is no longer important. What's important is to see our efforts liked and passed down; that is already enough."
"We just hope everyone could suffer a bit less; we don't want the young ones to endure the hardship we went through."
Zhou Yi nodded earnestly: "Rest assured, if you agree, then there's no problem."
He glanced at the somber-faced employees: "I know everyone is worried, worried that this technology brings more dangers than benefits."
"But don't mind it, I have always been open with new technologies. Since it's been developed with difficulty, we must use it properly, otherwise wouldn't it be a waste of the inventors' hardships and intelligence?"
"The solution to this matter is actually simple."
Zhou Yi smiled slightly: "I've decided to openly share the basic technology and principles of Floating Heart with the whole world for free."
At those words, silence fell in the meeting, everyone's eyes widened.
"Since every faction might covet this, it's better to let every Mechanical Life see it. They will realize that times have changed, they can explore and create new hearts based on the principles, or they can come to us for manufacturing and installation."
"In doing so, I believe, whether it's Mechanical Lives or various organizations, all will join in the manufacturing and pursuit of Floating Heart."
Qian Su was the first to react, her eyes lighting up: "Right, a good plan!! This way, no faction has any reason to target us, rather, they'd court our favor since we possess the core technical details."
"We've thrown out an answer, but we hold the specific steps to solve it. We'll maintain a leading position without making them feel impossible to catch up, also putting them into competition with each other."
"They might like it or not, but everyone must join this technology race — whoever is slow will lose opportunities and bonuses, and even be left behind by the new wave!"
Her mind racing rapidly, she spoke with intense eyes: "Mechanical Lives would also experiment both openly and secretly, pushing the propulsion and evolution of the technology very quickly."
"It's a pity to give up the monopoly... But retreating to advance, this is indeed the best solution for now." The girl clenched her fists, making a metallic clanging sound.
The two elderly engineers nodded repeatedly.
Zhou Yi, seeing that they understood his intentions, immediately said: "This method is to help the technology spread rapidly everywhere, but we must also not fall behind in our research and experiments."
"Please continue leading, masters, in the manufacturing of Floating Heart and the development of its next generation."
both craftsmen assured, they would not fall behind.
"Then please serve as technical consultants in the manufacturing department, and if needed, directly consult Minister Yuan Tong."
The meeting concluded.
As everyone dispersed, Red Kestrel flew alone to Zhou Yi's side: "Zhou, you could absolutely have chosen another path; I know you are capable."
"By sharing this technology with a few allies, like locating United City, Recursive City, and Yin Shang Company, you could have maintained a stable technological monopoly."
"Why choose a path that isn't the most beneficial to you?"
Zhou Yi smiled: "Haven't I mentioned before? Our company's goal is to transform this Wasteland World, to rejuvenate it and restore the glory of the Divine Era. Since the Mechanical Knight Order has been tilling everywhere, let me now water this world and see if any seedlings can sprout."
"There is also another reason, that Mechanical City is using various ways to sanction our company. They sanction; we open up. Showing all Mechanical Lives clearly, who indeed pushes the progress of civilization, and who is going against everyone."
He waved his hand: "Show them, what the fuck civilization and development are!"
To avoid too much attention from the Heavenly People, it is more stable to tie everyone together and move forward. Don't be a target, be the bulldozer, pushing everyone forward.
It took a while before the drone responded: "Really don't know whether to call you too confident, or too headstrong..."
"As my nature, I don't like being suppressed."
Red Kestrel was silent for a moment.
"Thanks... your approach will save the most Mechanical Lives."