Director Su read the safer formula comparison and the channel-flow test in the institute study room. He had placed them side by side, with Qinghe’s limit notes on top of both.
“The formula stayed more stable in controlled batches,” she said. “The regulator design divided flow evenly in the test frame. Neither result proves that the old border furnace is safe to alter.”
Su nodded. “Then the next step is a limited field assessment. We inspect first and decide whether a trial is appropriate.”
Gu had the copied measurements open. “The old engineer near the border may still have the site drawings. Bai can send a message, but the courier route closes in three days.”
Yan looked at the map. “We could leave tomorrow.”
“We need the archive copies and the original field measurements before we do,” Qinghe said. “And we need the workers’ representatives involved before anyone changes a feed.”
Yan considered the route. He wanted to go while the trail was clear. “All right. We wait for the papers, then travel.”
Su offered to fund one specialist visit and the first set of test instruments. “The institute benefits from a reliable assessment. We can cover the cost.”
