Chapter 5: Convening a Faculty Meeting

After Lü Yongchang left, the classroom fell into silence once again.

The professors stared solemnly at the blackboard in front of them.

After a long while, Tian Zhixuan slowly exhaled a deep breath.

"That kid… is extraordinary!"

Jiang Yongxing, standing beside him, nodded in agreement.

"Indeed. At the very least, I can't find any logical flaws in his work."

Guan Hualiang's pupils contracted slightly, and he looked at Jiang Yongxing in surprise.

"Dean Jiang, are you saying… this plan is actually feasible?!"

Jiang Yongxing hesitated for a moment. "Perhaps… it's because my expertise is limited."

"After all, I'm not specialized in controlled nuclear fusion."

As he spoke, Jiang Yongxing turned to Tian Zhixuan. "Dean Tian, what do you think about the molecular formula of this new material?"

Tian Zhixuan's eyes showed a hint of bitterness as he slowly shook his head. "I… I'm not sure."

"What?!"

"How is that possible…"

The professors exclaimed in shock.

Even Jiang Yongxing was taken aback. "Old Tian, you can't be serious! When it comes to materials science, you're one of the top experts at Sandao University!"

"Even you can't figure out this material?!"

The bitterness in Tian Zhixuan's eyes grew more pronounced. He sighed deeply, stood up, and walked toward the blackboard.

He stood in front of the projector screen, gently running his hand over the slightly rough surface, and murmured, "The more you learn about materials, the more you realize how little you know."

"This new material's molecular formula… I can say with certainty that it has never appeared anywhere before!"

"Although I'm not sure how well this material performs, it undoubtedly has remarkable resistance to high temperatures and pressures!"

"I have a feeling that this part of the derivation process, this new material, is the most crucial part of the entire blackboard!"

Hearing this, everyone was visibly moved!

All those present were involved in scientific research, so they naturally understood the concept of scientific intuition.

In scientific work, intuition often plays a significant role.

Although it might sound abstract, it's a fact!

The more accomplished the scientist, the more accurate their intuition tends to be!

Kekulé's discovery of the benzene ring structure, Mendeleev's formulation of the periodic table…

These groundbreaking scientific achievements were, to some extent, aided by scientific intuition!

In many cases, the intuition of top scientists can cut through the complexity and find the most direct path!

Jiang Yongxing's expression turned serious as he scanned the room. "Since you say so, Old Tian… I suggest we convene a faculty meeting immediately!"

"All professors from the Materials Institute and the Nuclear Physics Institute must attend!"

After a moment of thought, Jiang Yongxing added, "Furthermore, let's bring in the professors from the nuclear physics lab to thoroughly discuss this plan!"

"If it's truly feasible… perhaps the day of our nation's revival is upon us!"

…

Sandao University.

The early September weather was at its hottest.

The blazing sun filtered through the dense leaves, casting countless spots of light on the asphalt road.

No one could have imagined that, one day in the future, this very sun would drag human civilization into the abyss!

Lü Yongchang walked quietly along the asphalt road, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

In his mind, scenes of the helium flash from his previous life kept replaying.

"Do you know why I did this…"

"…I like you."

Memories of Su Yutong, his assistant in his past life, flashed through his mind.

Lü Yongchang clenched his fists slightly.

In his past life, he had abandoned all personal relationships for the sake of scientific research.

In the end, not only had he failed to respond to the feelings of those around him, but he had also indirectly contributed to the destruction of human civilization!

In this life, he had to make up for all his regrets!

"The brightest star in the night sky…"

Lü Yongchang's expression froze, and a hint of nostalgia appeared in his eyes.

This was his old phone ringtone, one he had used for many years.

He pulled out his phone from his pocket and looked at this familiar yet ancient device, his nostalgia growing stronger.

The phone screen lit up.

Seeing the caller ID on the screen, Lü Yongchang's eyes flashed with excitement!

His hands trembled slightly as he swiped to answer the call.

"Mom?"

Lü Yongchang's voice was choked with emotion.

The next moment, a gentle female voice came through the phone.

"Yongchang? What's wrong?"

"Your voice sounds strange."

Lü Yongchang quickly adjusted his emotions and forced a smile. "It's nothing. I just choked on some water earlier."

"Mom, what's up?"

"Nothing much. I just wanted to ask about your plans. After all… you're a sophomore now."

Lü Yongchang fell silent for a moment before replying firmly, "Mom, I've decided to pursue a career in scientific research."

"What?! Scientific research?!"

A male voice came through the phone. "What's so great about scientific research? I didn't want him to study physics in the first place because I was afraid of this happening. And now, here we are…"

Lü Yongchang's eyes showed a hint of amusement.

That was his father, Lü Guoqing's voice.

Faced with his father's complaints, his mother, Zhou Qingru, interrupted impatiently. "Enough, enough! Stop talking! Let our son make his own choices in life!"

"Yongchang, since you've decided to pursue scientific research, I support you!"

"Don't worry about your dad. I'll talk to him."

"That's all for now. If you run into any difficulties, just call home!"

Before Lü Yongchang could respond, the call ended.

Listening to the dial tone, Lü Yongchang shook his head with a wry smile.

His father, Lü Guoqing, was a businessman, and thanks to this, Lü Yongchang had grown up in comfort.

Because of this, Lü Guoqing had always planned for his son to take over the family business and live a leisurely life as a wealthy man.

But…

Neither in his past life nor in this one had Lü Yongchang followed his father's plans.

…

Beijing.

A small villa.

"Ah! Qingru, you're spoiling him!"

"What's the point of messing around with scientific research?!"

A middle-aged man in casual homewear sat on the sofa, grumbling. "That stuff is exhausting, and there's no guarantee of success!"

Beside him sat a gentle woman with long hair that reached her waist.

Hearing her husband's complaints, the woman chuckled. "You! Why are you so worked up?"

"Don't you know Yongchang's personality?"

"The more you try to stop him, the more he'll dive into it!"

"Just let him be. When he hits a wall, he'll come back on his own."

His wife's words made Lü Guoqing's eyes light up. "You're right!"

…

Lü Yongchang, of course, had no idea what was happening at home.

At the moment, his mind was entirely focused on controlled nuclear fusion.

He wondered how the professors were evaluating his plan…

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