Chapter 356
Chapter 356: Chapter 38 Just Outside Where There Are Many People Chapter 356: Chapter 38 Just Outside Where There Are Many People Dean Gao Yan’s expression was grave as he grasped Lin Xian’s arm and headed toward the door of the office, displaying an impatient urgency.
This left Chu Shanhe truly unable to sit still.
What had incensed Dean Gao to such a degree?
Wasn’t a reprimand in front of the others enough?
Did he need to move to another location to give a stern lecture?
He hastily got up to follow.
However—
“Shanhe, wait here.
I’d like to have a word with Lin Xian alone.”
Just as Chu Shanhe had risen, Dean Gao’s look pressed him back into his seat.
This…
Chu Shanhe didn’t know whether to sit or stand.
In the blink of an eye, Dean Gao Yan and Lin Xian had already left the office and disappeared around the corridor corner.
Chu Shanhe had never seen the usually composed and foundational pillar of China, Dean Gao, walk with such quick, small steps before.
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Clang!
Dean Gao Yan pulled Lin Xian into a small laboratory and shut the heavy steel door with a loud bang.
Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, gently placing the manuscript he had been clutching onto the lab bench and turning to Lin Xian:
“Mr.
Lin, earlier when Shanhe was present, there were things I found inconvenient to say, hence…
I had to invite you here for a detailed conversation.”
“It’s no trouble at all, Dean Gao,”
Lin Xian gestured.
As a junior, how could he deserve such a prominent figure as Dean Gao calling him Mister?
He hurriedly said:
“I’m your junior; you can simply call me ‘young man.’”
“No, no, no…”
Dean Gao suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, laughed awkwardly, then stepped forward to grasp Lin Xian’s hand and guided him to sit down, taking a seat himself opposite Lin Xian:
“Heh, Lin Xian, I hope you won’t mind the words I said just now.
It’s not that we academicians and professors dislike hearing others’ opinions or discussing academic issues with them.”
“It’s just that…
in our positions, every day, many people come to us with various, so-called ‘academic achievements’; some are introduced by friends, which are still fine for a discussion, but the vast majority who come with their supposed academic achievements are amateur scientists.”
“These amateur scientists often lack even the most fundamental theoretical knowledge, which leads them to boldly propose many wild fantasy ideas without fear of their ignorance.
You may not know this, but every day, the inbox of Dragon Science Academy and even my personal inbox, receive many emails like ‘I have invented a Perpetual Motion Machine’ or ‘I have proven the Goldbach conjecture.’”
“Among those, the most we receive are about Perpetual Motion Machines because these amateur scientists don’t understand the complexities, and the Perpetual Motion Machine, defined as something that can never be successfully developed, has become their favorite field to delve into.”
“Just the other day, there was a man who repeatedly sent us emails, getting no reply, and he came directly to the door of Dragon Science Academy, claiming he would rather die than not convey his Perpetual Motion Machine theory, saying he had changed the world.
When our receptionist listened…”
“His theory of a Perpetual Motion Machine was to use a water pump to draw water up to the rooftop from the first floor, then let the flowing water drive a generator to produce electricity, and the electricity generated would power the water pump, thus forming a complete Perpetual Motion Machine system…
There are many such examples.
That’s why I said what I did earlier; I hope you don’t misunderstand.”
…
Lin Xian could see it.
Dean Gao Yan had said so much, to correct the impression left by his earlier words, essentially worrying that it might cause Lin Xian to have a negative opinion of him.
This also indirectly indicated…
That manuscript on controlled nuclear fusion and Cold Fusion Technology had to be correct, which was why Dean Gao Yan’s attitude underwent a 180-degree transformation.
Lin Xian shook his head and smiled:
“You really don’t need to worry, Dean Gao.
I didn’t find anything inappropriate in what you said.
I’m already grateful that you’re willing to give me this opportunity to meet you, and I truly have no other thoughts.”
Seeing that Lin Xian truly wasn’t taking it to heart,
Dean Gao Yan finally relaxed, smiled, and said:
“Since that’s the case, I’ll speak candidly.”
“Based on my preliminary judgment, the theories on controlled nuclear fusion presented here are undoubtedly correct.
As for the more advanced Cold Fusion Technology that follows…
I can only say that I understand the general theory, but the details require further study and deliberation; however, the entire page of experimental data provided at the end should lead to quick verification results.”
“Shanhe is indeed a very trustworthy friend, but a friend is a friend, rules are rules.
Matters involving state secrets definitely cannot be discussed with outsiders, which is why I brought you here.”
“Lin Xian, can you tell me…
where did you obtain this data, which is far ahead of the current level of technology?”
…
Lin Xian had long thought about how to answer this question.
In fact, he just needed to brush it off.
Like with the manuscript he had provided to Xu Yun before, they were only concerned about the correctness of the content, and often didn’t care much about the source.
“The origin of this manuscript is complex and somewhat convoluted,”
Lin Xian explained:
“However, you can rest assured that the source of the manuscript is legal, and so far, aside from my laboratory and you, no one else has seen these materials.
Even Chu Shanhe is no exception; he is only aware that the manuscript is related to controlled nuclear fusion but is equally unaware of the specifics.
Thus…
the content of this manuscript is currently in a highly confidential and unexposed state.”
“Oh…
I see.”
Dean Gao Yan nodded thoughtfully.
He naturally sensed Lin Xian’s reluctance to disclose the source of the manuscript, so he did not ask further:
“So Lin Xian, what do you plan to do with this manuscript next?
If you are interested in selling it or collaborating… I think we can sit down and talk.
I can assure you, whether it’s from Dragon Science Academy or the national aspect, we will not disappoint you.”
Lin Xian smiled faintly and pushed the manuscript on the table towards Gao Yan:
“Dean Gao, since I’ve brought it to you today, I had no intention of seeking fame or profit from it.
My purpose here today… is to hand over this manuscript to the nation without compensation.”
“I don’t want a dime for it, and I hope that China could keep this manuscript confidential.
We can research on our own and silently reap significant benefits.
It’s better not to let the outside world know that we are working on this… unless one day we actually make a Cold Fusion Engine.”
“And about the authorship and such, I don’t need it either.
I hope that once I walk out of this laboratory today, this manuscript will have nothing to do with me.
No matter how the subsequent research progresses, the results should belong entirely to the Dragon Science Academy, to the nation, without even a mention of my name.”
After hearing this, Gao Yan’s eyes widened as he looked at Lin Xian.
He couldn’t understand the young man in front of him.
Not wanting money, not seeking benefit, donating to the nation—he could understand, as there truly are many pure-hearted people in the world.
But not wanting even a byline or any recognition and awards, and completely dissociating himself from an invention that could change the world…
He found it somewhat hard to believe.
“Lin Xian, are you really sure about this?”
Gao Yan looked seriously at Lin Xian:
“Although I personally admire your noble act… I still want to remind you that the existence of this manuscript is enough to make you famous for generations, even to become a great scientist on par with Einstein, enough to change the course of human civilization.”
“It’s good that you have such intentions.
The nation will definitely welcome it and absolutely won’t let such a significant contribution go unnoticed.
If you are truly indifferent to fame and wealth… then at least allow me to report this matter to the nation, to give you the reward and honor you deserve.”
However…
Lin Xian still shook his head, declining.
Even though the Seven Sins had been eliminated by now, Copernicus and the Genius Club still existed, and it was also difficult to discern good from evil.
At this time, “the shot at the bird that sticks its head out” seemed prudent; it’s better to have fewer things to worry about.
Xu Yun, Tang Xin, Dr.
Pang Simai—all died after their research findings were published.
Even 600 years later, the father of Big Face Cat in the second dream was the same.
It was only after he wrote to the magazine and mailed his research findings that the Genius Club sent someone to take him away.
[Exposure comes with risk.]
His purpose in coming here was only to borrow the Guizhou Sky Eye; matters of fame, wealth, and honors would only bring unnecessary troubles and dangers.
Moreover, if he left this achievement with Dragon Science Academy, it would be much safer.
Firstly, the Dragon Science Academy would certainly not disclose this content; it was a matter of national secrecy, so zealous in hiding it, who would voluntarily speak out?
Secondly, a great scientist like Dean Gao Yan, who cares for the whole world and the nation, would definitely not claim the manuscript as his own or take the title of father of cold fusion for himself… Given his character and style, he would surely attribute this research achievement to the entire Institute of Nuclear Physics at Dragon Science Academy and not to an individual.
This was the safest way to handle it, avoiding startling the grass and thus the snakes within.
Unless decades or centuries later, when one day China completely conquers Cold Fusion Technology and creates actual products, will the whole world know that China has kept such an ace up its sleeve.
By that time…
This bill would not fall on Dean Gao Yan, nor on himself.
Safety first.
“So Dean Gao, regarding the manuscript, I hope that only the two of us in this world know about it, and don’t tell any third person.”
Gao Yan intended to persuade Lin Xian to accept the honors and national awards he deserved.
But seeing Lin Xian’s firm attitude, he eventually gave up.
“Ah…”
He sighed, showing a smile of relief:
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a young person of high moral character, with such concern for the family and nation, who is indifferent to fame and wealth.
I believe you have your reasons, your own difficulties; hence… apart from expressing my respect, I won’t say much more.”
“Rest assured, I guarantee with my integrity that once we exit this door, no second person will know about this manuscript.
And I will apply to the nation to carry out the research of Cold Fusion Technology as the highest classified secret, not to disclose any information or let anyone claim the technology… It all belongs to the nation, all as an unpublicized secret.”
“But… Lin Xian.
The following words are just between the two of us.
You have made such a significant contribution to the nation without any return, and personally, I feel somewhat remorseful.
Therefore, if you need any help in the future, just ask me, and don’t be shy!
As long as it’s not against principles and not overly excessive, I will certainly try my best to solve it for you!”
“I’m not just being polite, Lin Xian.
The nation owes you a great favor, and as the only one who knows, I must take on this responsibility.
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Although it sounds a bit self-promoting… I’m of an age now where I still have some influence in various fields.”
At this, Dean Gao Yan laughed embarrassingly.
For someone of his age and position, it was indeed a bit embarrassing to say such “boastful” and “self-aggrandizing” immodest words.
But in order not to make Lin Xian feel he was just being polite, he had to make these assurances to Lin Xian:
“There’s a saying that having an elder at home is a treasure, and that’s the situation I’m in.
Being older, I’ve held many positions and taught many students; there are my former students and subordinates everywhere.
Wouldn’t they give some regard to their old teacher?”
Lin Xian smiled slightly.
He had finally waited for these words…
“Not to conceal from you, Dean Gao, I indeed have a favor to ask.”