Chapter 22 — After I Resigned, the Whole Academic World Upraised

Long Hon Capital. This "capitalist wizard" who suddenly appeared made me extremely surprised. But I didn't immediately agree. I have never believed in bread falling from the sky. Especially in Beijing. A place where countless forces gather. Every goodwill that proactively reaches out to can hide deep calculations behind it.

“Mr. Long.”

“Your offer is very attractive.”

“But I need time to think.”

“At the same time, you also need to report to your superiors.”

I cleverly mentioned the Ministry of Science and Technology. The other end of the phone remained calm.

"Of course."

“My sincerity will always prevail.”

“Before you make a decision.”

“I can give you a meeting gift.”

“Three more days.”

“Please go back to that forum.”

“The direction of the wind will change.”

He hung up. I hold the phone. Falling into thought. Who exactly is this man? He seemed to understand very clearly the resentment between me and Cao Thien Thanh. He is so confident that he can influence public opinion. That is absolutely not the ability that a normal businessman has. The next two days. On the one hand, I followed the progress of Lam Dao's criticism. On the other hand, continuously observe the movements on the forum. Everything happened exactly as Mr. Long said. The wind direction began to change. Several influential accounts in the materials science world suddenly joined the discussion. They do not directly defend us. But from a broader perspective. From the perspective of the history of science. To speak up.

“Every great breakthrough in science starts with a crazy hypothesis.”

“We should show pioneers more tolerance than suspicion.”

“Warning: Academic power is gradually becoming the biggest obstacle to innovation.”

Those articles quickly attracted attention. Public opinion is inherently inclined to one side. Other voices began to appear. And for the first time. The fire that Cao Thien Thanh lit. No longer burning in the direction he wanted. These articles fully cite documents, have strong arguments, and sharp perspectives. In just a short time, the entire debate has been raised to a completely different level. Compared to previous posts following the crowd. The shallow mockery suddenly became extremely funny. Right after that. A series of even more shocking "inside news" began to appear.

“Exposing a famous academician's path to becoming a scholar.”

“How did the funding of a national key project turn into a cash machine for a family business?”

These articles do not identify anyone by name. But all the clues silently point to one person. Cao Thien Thanh. Below are also attached many contract images with information hidden. There's even a photo of the bank statement. Public opinion immediately reversed. People who were previously skeptical of our research institute. In the blink of an eye, he turned to attack the academic class and academic corruption. Cao Thien Thanh's group's post was quickly submerged amid a wave of fierce criticism. I look at that whole process. Big waves arose in my heart. Is this the power of the "capitalist magic" that Mr. Long talked about? Professional. Terrifyingly effective. In front of them. Cao Thien's old-fashioned tricks to manipulate public opinion The citadel is like an ancient weapon confronting a cruise missile. Absolutely not on the same level. Tuesday morning. The deputy general engineer of the National Aerospace Engine Corporation personally called me. His voice trembled with excitement.

“Professor Hua!”

"Incorrect!"

“It should be called Hua Than!”

“The documents you sent.”

“We finished checking!”

“Do you know what the results were?”

“We placed the sample in the simulated combustion chamber.”

“Raise the temperature to two thousand five hundred degrees Celsius.”

“Then use supersonic air to blow continuously for three hours.”

“And yet it was unharmed!”

“There's not even any deformation!”

“What kind of magical material is this?”

The more he spoke, the louder he became. It was difficult to hide my excitement.

“Do you know what that means?”

“It means our next generation of engines can double the thrust-to-weight ratio!”

“We have the opportunity to completely break the blockade of foreign technology!”

“Professor Hua!”

“I represent the National Aerospace Engine Corporation to officially propose to cooperate with you!”

“No matter the cost!”

Almost at the same time. The phone rings again. This time as director of the Deep Sea Science and Technology Laboratory. A veteran academician with an extremely high position in the industry.

“Tieu Hua!”

“You really surprised us this time!”

“We have put your sample into a chamber that simulates ocean pressure ten thousand meters deep.”

“What do you think the result will be?”

He laughed loudly. The voice was full of excitement.

“It can handle it!”

“The pressure is equivalent to ten aircraft carriers pressing on an area the size of a fingernail!”

“And yet it's still intact!”

“There is this material.”

“Our submersible Strive can reach the deepest area of the Mariana Trench!”

“We will surpass the world leader in the field of deep sea resource exploitation!”

“Tieu Hua!”

“The nation must thank you!”

My heart beat violently in my chest. It's successful. This is my counterattack. It's been really successful. I don't need to argue online. No need to get into meaningless arguments. I simply pulled out my sword. A sword forged by science.