Chapter 1770 Nothing Is Difficult in the World

Li Yifu cast his eyes on Xia Ruofei, obviously asking for Xia Ruofei's opinion.

Xia Ruofei didn't intend to hide and be a behind-the-scenes figure, he smiled directly and said: "Mr. Musk, we hope to get at least eighteen sets of extravehicular spacesuits with the latest technology and the best materials. Of course, if we can get More, that is naturally the best!"

Elon Musk vaguely guessed that Xia Ruofei was the leader of this matter, so he was not too surprised, but he was still deeply shocked after hearing this number.

The 18 sets of extravehicular spacesuits alone are worth about 500 million US dollars.

Therefore, aerospace is a very, very expensive industry. Basically, it can only be developed with the power of the country, and it must be a country with strong comprehensive national strength.

Although Elon Musk has set foot in the field of commercial space delivery, he still has no confidence to enter those high-cost projects, and he is still keeping costs down. Booster recovery technology, to put it bluntly, is also to save costs.

Xia Ruofei’s needs are obviously not only these, he paused for a while, and then continued: “In addition to as many extravehicular spacesuits as possible, we also need enough oxygen supply modules, and these oxygen supply modules can be very fast. It is easy to replace. This demand is relatively large, simply put, it needs to be able to support 9 adults for 2 months of continuous use."

Elon Musk couldn't help being a little dumbfounded after hearing this. Generally speaking, the time for astronauts to work and survive in the space environment is calculated by the hour. How can anyone wear it continuously for two consecutive months? of an extravehicular spacesuit? How much oxygen is needed? As a rough estimate, if nine people consume at the same time, each oxygen supply module can last for 6 hours, each person needs to consume 4 to 5 oxygen modules per day, and nine people need about 40 oxygen modules, which is still a daily amount.

In other words, to meet Xia Ruofei's requirements, at least two or three thousand such oxygen supply modules need to be prepared.

Elon Musk feels like his brain can't keep up.

Although the cost of mass production of the oxygen supply module is much lower than that of a complete set of extravehicular spacesuits, and it does not involve any key core technologies. Plus oxygen doesn't cost on Earth, so it's not a matter of money.

What Elon Musk thinks is, if these things are used in space, and thousands of oxygen supply modules are sent into space with the astronauts, how high is the launch cost? I'm afraid there is no rocket with such a large thrust capable of such a task, right?

If it is used on earth? What circumstances would require a person on Earth to wear a bulky spacesuit for two months?

You must know that the extravehicular spacesuit is very heavy. Because of the gravity on the earth, it is very difficult for ordinary people to move their arms when wearing it.

It is almost impossible to move an inch. Only in a low-gravity or even zero-gravity space environment can astronauts have the ability to move, but they still appear very clumsy.

Wearing this set of things on the earth for two months, even if there is enough oxygen, you will starve to death! Can't eat at all!

And on earth, why do you need to use an oxygen supply module? Wouldn't it be good to just breathe?

The more Elon Musk thought about it, the more he felt that Xia Ruofei's request was too weird.

Xia Ruofei smiled and said: "Mr. Musk, the technical content of the oxygen supply module is not very high, and the production cost is not high. If it is mass-produced, it should be ready soon?"

Elon Musk said with a wry smile: "This is not technically difficult, but I don't understand why you buy so many oxygen supply modules..."

Xia Ruofei said with a smile: "It is really inconvenient to tell you this, but you can rest assured that we will not implicate you, and the FBI and CIA will never find any clues. Of course, the premise is that the previous There is no flaw in the production and transportation links, and I think Mr. Musk should be able to do this.”

Elon Musk nodded with a wry smile, and said: "Although it is more troublesome, I think it should not be a big problem. Mr. Xia, do you have any needs? Let's finish it in one breath! I'm afraid my heart won't be able to take it ..."

Xia Ruofei laughed and said: "The most important needs are these! Of course, we also very much hope to buy your company's manned spaceship. If I remember correctly, it should be called Dragon Spaceship! This name is quite suitable for us Chinese people. Aesthetic!"

For practitioners, their survivability in space far exceeds that of ordinary people. They don't need to prepare space food like ordinary astronauts. They only need to store enough ordinary food in their storage magic weapon. Simple mind control skills are required to easily taste these foods in space without turning eating into a process of "squeezing toothpaste".

And if you can buy SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, then during the voyage, members of the expedition team can stay in the spacecraft without having to wear bulky extravehicular spacesuits all the time, which is naturally a better choice.

"What?" Elon Musk was dumbfounded, and after a while he murmured, "Mr. Xia, you... what do you want to do?"

These needs of Xia Ruofei gave Elon Musk the feeling that they were going to form a space transportation company, and the business was bigger than SpaceX.

It's almost not offering to buy their Falcon rocket, otherwise, just buy SpaceX directly.

Xia Ruofei said with a smile: "Mr. Musk, don't be impatient... You can understand that we want to do a space survival experiment, hoping to simulate the real environment as much as possible! Of course, we don't need a complete Dragon spacecraft, at least There is no need for a power system, uh...communication and control systems are not really needed, what we need most is the cabin of the spacecraft, of course, this requires a cabin that can operate stably in the space environment, and it must be able to continuously provide Oxygen."

If the Dragon Spaceship is really used, it will naturally be dragged directly behind the Obsidian Spaceship, and there is no need for a power system at all.

What's more, the power of the Dragon spacecraft is mainly to fine-tune the orbit in space, and to make some orbit adjustments and speed adjustments during the return to the earth, which is definitely not enough to support flying to the moon.

Elon Musk said with a wry smile: "Your request really exceeded my expectations... But according to what you said just now, if it is used by nine people, the Dragon spacecraft will not fit. Our spacecraft is designed to carry the maximum number of people." There are seven people, and under normal circumstances, they will not fly with a full load."

Xia Ruofei smiled and said: "We don't need many systems on the spacecraft. After dismantling, we should be able to increase some space? And we don't need to carry any supplies and items. I think this can also increase a lot of space! Of course , considering the level of comfort... If your company can sell us two spaceships, that would be the best!"

Elon Musk trembled with fright, and quickly said: "Mr. Xia, the manufacture of the Dragon spacecraft is also very complicated. Even if a lot of systems are reduced, it involves a lot of work..."

"This is an additional option, we can leave it for discussion later." Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "But the problem of the extravehicular spacesuit and the oxygen supply module, I still hope that Mr. Musk can help us solve it. Of course, the cost issue naturally does not need Mr. Musk Don't worry, we can pay you the full amount in advance."

To put it bluntly, what Xia Ruofei lacks is not money, but technology and production capacity. All of these are exactly what Elon Musk has mastered. As long as the funds are in place, he should have no problem operating.

Elon Musk smiled wryly again and again, finally took a deep breath, and said: "Mr. Xia, since everyone has talked about it, I won't go around the corner anymore! This thing can be done! But I need to give me a little time... I I will find a way to contact relevant manufacturers to produce accessories through some personal relationships, and then I will secretly form a team for assembly and testing. But..."

There was a hint of joy in Xia Ruofei's eyes, and he smiled and said: "Mr. Musk still has any difficulties, but it's okay, we can solve it together!"

Elon Musk smiled and said: "If Mr. Li can provide the required funds in advance, there will basically be no major difficulties. It's just that I have to tell you clearly in advance."

"Please tell me!"

"I will use some means to avoid the relevant risks, so once there is any problem, it is impossible to trace back to me and my company. Even if you come out to identify Mr. Xia, I will absolutely not admit it." Elon Musk Seriously said, "So, the possible risks in this matter need to be borne by yourselves. Please think about it clearly, this is not a trivial matter."

Xia Ruofei felt slightly relieved when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "It turns out that Mr. Musk is talking about this! Please rest assured that there will never be any problems. Even if it is except for problems, it will never involve Musk. In Mr., we are friends who help each other, we will not betray our friends!"

In fact, according to Xia Ruofei and Li Yifu, the link that is most prone to problems is Elon Musk.

As long as Elon Musk delivers the goods normally, Xia Ruofei and the others will directly put the things into the storage magic weapon, and then leave the United States in the spaceship. No matter how powerful the FBI is, it is impossible to find any clues.

Elon Musk nodded and said: "Then this matter is settled for the time being. I will provide you with extravehicular spacesuits and oxygen supply modules as much as possible while meeting Mr. Xia's needs! But... ..."

Speaking of this, Elon Musk shrugged and said: "Forgive me that I can't sign any agreement on paper with you, and I need Mr. Li to transfer the required funds to my designated account in advance, which may take a little time. I trust..."

"No problem at all!" Li Yifu said without hesitation, "I can pay 600 million US dollars first, and if the funds are not enough later, I can add more at any time!"

When Li Yifu was still on Taoyuan Island, Xia Ruofei had just finished talking to him about the purchase of space suits, and he had already started preparing funds. Most of the industries controlled by Li Yifu are industrial, and the cash flow is still very abundant. Basically, there will be no problem in raising funds of less than two billion US dollars in a short period of time.

At this time, Elon Musk's cell phone rang. .

All three stopped discussing, and Elon Musk answered, his voice said softly: "Honey, how is little X...Okay! Okay! We'll come over here!"

After hanging up the phone, Elon Musk said to Xia Ruofei: "Mr. Xia, Grimes said that the time should be almost here."

Xia Ruofei raised his hand and looked at his watch, and said with a smile, "Well! The needle can be narrowed. Let's go there!"

The three got up and walked to the next room.

Nurses and nannies were still waiting in the corridor and were not allowed into the room.

Grimes has been guarding the crib, and little X has always maintained a side-lying position, still immersed in a sweet dream.

Seeing Xia Ruofei, Grimes immediately got up and went forward.

Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "The needle can be narrowed."

Then, he came to the crib, first checked the condition of little X with mental strength, and then swiftly put away all the silver needles.

From the perspective of Elon Musk and others, Xia Ruofei's needle closing is very fast, but in fact they don't know that the process of closing the needle is also very particular, which one to close first and which one to close can't be wrong. Yes, and there are subtle differences in approach.

It's just that there are no knowledgeable people at the scene, and Xia Ruofei will naturally not explain to Elon Musk and the others when he is full.

After Xia Ruofei collected the silver needles, he took off the pillow under Xiao X's body, let him return to the supine position, then sterilized the silver needles calmly, and finally closed the medical box.

Xia Ruofei sat in front of the crib again, put her finger on the pulse gate of Xiao X, carefully felt the pulse, and then stood up, saying: "The effect should be good. This kind of acupuncture is done once a day, and then it is important to take it three times a week. Within a few days, the condition will improve significantly, and then there is no need to continue acupuncture, but Chinese medicine must be taken continuously, and it will take about a month for a complete cure."

Elon Musk and Grimes both looked happy. Although this is just Xia Ruofei's personal statement, Xia Ruofei's series of miraculous performances gave them great confidence, and finally ignited a raging fire of hope in their hearts.

"Maybe I need to trouble Mr. Musk to prepare a room for me." Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "I will stay here in the next week and concentrate on treating Little X!"

Elon Musk said in surprise: "Of course no problem! Mr. Xia can live as long as he wants! If you like it, this small manor will be given to Mr. Xia..."

"That's not necessary." Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "I heard that this manor is Mr. Musk's favorite environmental protection residence. We Chinese people have a saying that a gentleman does not take what others like. Besides, I won't be there often. Staying in the U.S., real estate means nothing to me."

Li Yifu also said with a smile: "Mr. Musk, accumulating wealth is a very simple matter for Mr. Xia, but he is a person who is indifferent to fame and fortune, and has no interest in money, real estate and the like."

Elon Musk also came back to his senses. With Xia Ruofei's amazing medical skills, if he wants to make money, it will not be too easy. A mansion of more than 20 million US dollars may be wealth that ordinary people cannot earn in a lifetime, but for a medical expert like Xia Ruofei, it is just a matter of visiting a few times.

After all, the richer people are, the more afraid of death they are, and the more they are willing to exchange money for life and health.

Li Yifu went on to say: "Mr. Xia, Mr. Musk, I won't stay here any longer. There are still many things waiting for me to deal with. Let's keep in touch!"

Elon Musk naturally knows that Li Yifu is going to be busy, nothing more than raising funds, and there are some follow-up preparations. After all, such a large number of sensitive goods, safety issues are still very traditional Chinese medicine.

He quickly said: "Okay! Okay! Mr. Li, I will arrange a car to take you off!"