“How to save Watney.” “That’s already in progress,” Venkat said. “It’s a last-ditch effort, but—” “The Taiyang Shen?” Rich snorted. “That won’t work. You can’t make a Mars probe in a month.” “We’re sure as hell going to try,” Venkat said, a note of annoyance in his voice. “Oh, sorry, am I being difficult?” Rich asked. “I’m not good with people. Sometimes I’m difficult. I wish people would just tell me. Anyway, the Taiyang Shen is critical. In fact, my idea won’t work without it. But a Mars probe? Pfft. C’mon.”
