Break out of the courtyard

The following morning, Zhang Heping brought his children to the computer room next to the Virtual Dream Lecture Hall.

After confirming that there were no abnormalities in the multi-species gene regeneration brain, the new day's virtual dream game experience began.

After a night of fermentation, what the Japanese boy saw and heard during his experience with the virtual dream game has spread all over the world through word of mouth and news reports.

As a result, many people have asked through connections if they could also experience it.

Such a request should naturally be considered only after the gifted young people and their entourages from various countries have experienced it.

That afternoon, because his maternal uncle Ma Zhiyi was transferred to Shenzhen Heping Hospital, Zhang Heping made a temporary trip to Shenzhen and handed over the affairs of the Virtual Dream Lecture Hall to his eldest son Zhang Bei.

As soon as Zhang Heping crossed the Shenzhen border, his whereabouts were immediately reported to the leaders of the capital, Shenzhen government, and Hong Kong government, making him a key target of attention from all sides.

My uncle, Ma Zhiyi, suffers from lung cancer, which would be considered a serious illness in other hospitals, but at Shenzhen Heping Hospital, it was just a matter of one injection of Life-Saving 120.

It is worth noting that the Lifespan 120 drug can assimilate cancer cells, reducing their unlimited proliferation to 60 divisions.

However, the Lifespan 100 drug is different because this drug works by using critical carcinogenic factors to activate telomerase activity, thereby extending the length of telomeres at the ends of chromosomes.

In other words, the Lifespan 100 drug not only cannot treat cancer, but may even prolong the number of times cancer cells divide.

Secretary Chen rushed to the oncology ward of Shenzhen Peace Hospital and waited outside Ma Zhiyi's ward for a while before seeing Zhang Heping come out with a group of doctors.

"Advisor Zhang, we still have 5 spare doses of Lifespan 120 medicine this month!" Secretary Chen said to Zhang Heping, who was in charge. "If you need it, we can arrange for it to be delivered at any time."

"No need, I've already given my uncle the medicine!" Zhang Heping shook hands with Secretary Chen and said casually, "Please arrange for someone to enter my uncle's and the others' identity information so they can stay at my villa for a few days."

"Okay, I'll have someone process it right away." Secretary Chen said, glancing at a young man behind him and giving him a brief instruction.

Seeing that Zhang Heping was about to leave, Secretary Chen hurriedly followed and said in a slightly anxious tone, "Advisor Zhang, the brain-computer interface research here has hit a bottleneck. Could you spare some time to go and provide some guidance?"

"Let's talk about it after the New Year!" Zhang Heping led his men to the elevator door, turned to look at Secretary Chen who was quickly pressing the elevator button, and said, "When you have time, could you ask me how much patents related to brain-computer interfaces are calculated?"

Secretary Chen pressed the elevator button, paused for a moment, and didn't understand what Zhang Heping meant.

Zhang Heping took three steps to the elevator door and said slowly, "If the people in Xishu think that they have been researching for decades and have mastered some brain-computer interface technology, let them apply for a patent first to avoid disputes later!"

Hearing this explanation, which sounded like an angry outburst, Secretary Chen couldn't help but smile helplessly and said, "I'll relay your words to them later."

Although Zhang Heping didn't say it explicitly, Secretary Chen understood that the other party wouldn't be contributing technology for free as before.

Once Zhang Heping applies for a patent for his brain-computer interface technology, it won't just be a matter of providing guidance in his spare time; it will be a matter of business, and he'll have to negotiate technology licensing with the Heping Group!
As for whether the Peace Group will grant authorization and how much the authorization fee will be, it depends on whether they want to monopolize the brain-computer interface business.

And this is exactly what Elder Hua and his colleagues are most worried about!
Secretary Chen followed Zhang Heping and his group downstairs. When he saw Zhang Heping leading a group of medical staff to the intensive care unit, he stopped and called to report the situation to Elder Hua.

It just so happened that Mr. Hua was in a meeting, so he brought up the issue of patents for everyone to discuss.

"Are there any patent applications for technology in Western Shu?" Elder Nie asked Elder Yang and the others with a puzzled look. He had never heard of any top-secret projects applying for patents.

Both Mr. Yang and Mr. Hua, who were sitting at the podium at the front of the conference room, shook their heads, indicating that such a thing did not happen.

"Should we open a green channel for patent applications in Western Shu?" the old man in the black woolen coat suggested. "Try to get the relevant patents processed in a day or two, then find Consultant Zhang to come back and apply for the patents, thereby obtaining his brain-computer interface technology!"

"Hmph..." Old Hua sneered, "When Peace Group applied for the patent related to the Longevity Elixir, what technical information did they provide? What technology did you obtain?"

"Can't you tell the difference between right and wrong, or have you forgotten about refusing to grant access to the Sanxingdui underground base?"

Hua's words silenced many who wanted to agree to apply for a patent.

"What does Elder Hua mean..." Elder Yang, standing beside him, frowned and asked, "Is Consultant Zhang still blaming us for not granting him the authority to approve things before?"

Old Hua frowned as he looked at the front of the meeting room and slowly said, "Secretary Chen asked Consultant Zhang to take some time to guide the brain-computer interface research at Shenzhen Peace Academy. Consultant Zhang gave two answers: one was to talk about it after the New Year, and the other was about the brain-computer interface patent."

"The fact that we'll talk about it after the New Year shows that he didn't directly reject the idea and there's still room for negotiation."

"The brain-computer interface patent is actually a satire of some people's previous actions!" Hua Lao turned to look at Yang Lao. "Advisor Zhang hasn't even looked at the Ruomu data sent by Xishu yet, which is probably a way of distancing himself from the research there."

"Finally, I must remind everyone that Consultant Zhang did not say he was going to apply for a patent for brain-computer interfaces!"

……

After seeing several patients with difficult and complicated conditions at Shenzhen Peace Hospital and receiving treatment suggestions, Zhang Heping took his parents, uncle, elder sister, cousin, and others to Villa No. 1.

"Mom, you all stay here with Uncle and the others for now. I need to go back to Hong Kong Island to take care of my business later!" Zhang Heping said as he led everyone upstairs.

After arranging rooms for his maternal uncle and aunt, his cousin Ma Lili, and his cousin Ma Yongsheng, Zhang Heping went to his bedroom and took some money for his mother, Ma Xiuzhen.

While the others were downstairs, Ma Xiuzhen pulled her third son, Zhang Heping, aside and asked with some unease, "Little San, tell Mom secretly, can your eldest uncle's illness be cured?"

“My dad’s broken leg has been cured, what’s my uncle’s little illness!” Zhang Heping didn’t explain that he had given his uncle the Lifespan 200 potion.

If this thing were made public, the Lifespan 120 potion and Lifespan 160 potion wouldn't be so appealing anymore.

The key issue is that once they've been targeted by various forces, they've inevitably encountered some trouble.

"Lung cancer is a minor illness?" Ma Xiuzhen couldn't understand Zhang Heping's logic, mainly because there was a huge information gap between them.

Zhang Heping walked towards the elevator with a helpless expression. "Mom, if you don't believe me, you can go ask the doctors in the oncology department. I'm going back to Hong Kong Island now!"

“They all listen to you, why would I ask them!” Ma Xiuzhen, clutching two wads of money in her hand, followed behind Zhang Heping and changed the subject, “Next month is Chinese New Year, I’m planning to take Tan Ying and her parents to Hong Kong Island for the holiday, I told you about it when I called you last time.”

"Okay! You can arrange it as you see fit!" Zhang Heping stepped into the elevator, placing his right hand on the door and moving it up and down to prevent the elevator door from closing.

After his mother, Ma Xiuzhen, entered the elevator, Zhang Heping pressed the close button and went straight down to the first floor.

Ma Xiuzhen wanted to say something to her son, since they hadn't seen each other in a long time.

Unfortunately, Zhang Heping left too quickly, and his eldest daughter, Zhang Zhaodi, followed him out, clearly having more important matters to discuss. Ma Xiuzhen could only stand helplessly at the door, watching the taillights of the departing car.

Fortunately, Shenzhen is not far from Hong Kong Island, and she has a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao, so she can go to Hong Kong Island anytime, since she has plenty of money.

Ma Xiuzhen glanced down at the two stacks of hundred-yuan bills in her hand, then belatedly realized she should put the money back in the bedroom. "Brother!" Zhang Zhaodi, sitting in the back seat of the car, looked at Zhang Heping, who was resting with his eyes closed, and said, "Secretary Chen has arranged for the head of the Shenzhen Municipal Government to take me to the Health Bureau to report for duty tomorrow; I think this is a bit too conspicuous, what do you think?"

“As a high-ranking official from Beijing, coming here as a deputy bureau chief, most people will assume you’re just here to gain experience and prestige,” Zhang Heping said slowly.

"Instead of letting those blind people trip you up, it's better to follow Secretary Chen's idea and make your presence known. Let those who are waiting for promotions know that you're just here to gain experience and will be transferred in a few years, thus reducing their resistance!"

Zhang Zhaodi hummed in agreement, thought for a moment, and then asked again, "What kind of work do you think they will put me in charge of?"

“There aren’t many pharmaceutical companies in Shenzhen right now, and only a handful of hospitals,” Zhang Heping analyzed calmly. “Secretary Chen is in charge of the Lifespan 120 drug, and Commander Chu is in charge of the Regeneration Repair Fluid. You can’t get involved.”

"So, there's a high probability that you'll be put in charge of the local pharmaceutical and medical device research and development, production, and export. To put it bluntly, it's about getting the Peace Group to invest through you."

“Investment…” Zhang Zhaodi thought of what her third brother had once said: when she and Zhang Pandi took up local positions, Zhang Heping would follow up with investments to help them achieve political success.

Zhang Heping casually said, "You should go and familiarize yourself with the personnel relationships there first. There might be other arrangements."

"In addition, Shenzhen is not like the capital. Transfers are very easy here. You should be prepared to rotate through different departments."

"You might be seconded from Huadu. You should make plans early and think about your development direction for the next few years."

Zhang Zhaodi hesitated for a moment, "What would Huadu do with me?"

"With you seconded to Huadu, there will be many more things you can do! For example, Southern Power Company has been trying to get Shuting to invest an additional several hundred billion yuan to build nuclear power plants in other provinces," Zhang Heping said with a faint smile.

“Unlike Shenzhen, whenever the Peace Group invests in any industry here, Secretary Chen and his team will get involved, making it seem like a Shenzhen achievement, but in reality it's Secretary Chen and his team’s.”

"However, with tax reform, many cooperation models will change, so you should observe them carefully."

Zhang Zhaodi nodded thoughtfully until they arrived at the dock by car.

"I'll leave a team of bodyguards here for you. Take them with you when you go out." Zhang Heping looked at the bodyguards who were going to find a boat and said to Zhang Zhaodi in a deep voice, "I've been making quite a stir lately, and spies from various countries are watching our family."

"I came here by car; for safety reasons, I will now go back by boat."

Zhang Zhaodi said with some difficulty, "It's not really appropriate for me to bring bodyguards to work!"

“When you’re driving, have a female bodyguard sit in the passenger seat; when you go to work, have the bodyguard sit in the car and play on her phone,” Zhang Heping suggested. “If anyone asks, just say she’s your sister, any plausible reason will do.”

"People these days are all about money. Who knows what they might do for money? It's better to be careful."

When Zhang Zhaodi heard that her third brother wanted her to be the bodyguard's driver, she couldn't help but think that this idea was very feasible.

On the contrary, having a bodyguard act as her driver would have a greater impact, since she was only going to Shenzhen Health Bureau to serve as deputy director.

……

After parting ways with his elder sister Zhang Zhaodi, Zhang Heping returned to the small pier of the Peace College on Hong Kong Island by boat without any incident.

He didn't meet with Vice President Qian and Vice President Deng during his trip back to Shenzhen, mainly because he had just had a video conference with them last night. There was nothing to explain in person; everything that needed to be said had already been said in the meeting last night.

On the other hand, the virtual dream tiered classroom is gradually showing signs of operating independently.

If we observe for a few more days and there are no major problems when we let the bodyguards manage the equipment in the classroom and the nutrient solution in the computer room, then the day when the virtual reality game equipment will be sold will not be far off.

Thinking back to the old Famicom, just two game controllers were enough to keep people entertained.

Therefore, it is clear that even if Peace Group were to release a standalone version of the Virtual Dream game device, there would likely be a large number of players eager to buy it.

Most importantly, the current brain regeneration server needs a constant supply of nutrient solution. Even if Zhang Heping gives away the virtual dream game equipment for free, he can still make a fortune by only selling the nutrient solution needed for the brain regeneration server later!
This is like giving away a free phone but requiring a certain monthly fee.

It seems like you got a phone for free, but the carrier wants more than that!

However, the brain-computer interface technology is still in Zhang Heping's hands, so there is absolutely no need for him to give it away for free.

Moreover, manufacturing those virtual dream game devices requires a lot of gold!
As the Peace Group aggressively acquired gold and gold mines, international gold prices doubled.

Unless the Peace Group sells off large amounts of gold, the price of gold is unlikely to drop in the short term.

In particular, once the outside world learns that the core components and circuitry of virtual reality game devices require a large amount of gold, the international gold price is likely to skyrocket!
Approximately 54,000 candidates participated in the second round of assessments for the Genius Training Camp.

The reason I say "approximately" is because many people lost their eligibility for the assessment before even entering the venue, such as those Japanese island boys.

Even with so many young men and women from various countries, the virtual dream classroom at the Peace Academy completed all its experiential reception tasks late on the night of the 16th.

后面1月17号至20号，一共4天，则留给了通过第二轮考核的500名各国少年。

Zhang Bei, Zhang Feng, Zhang Long, Zhang Hu, and Zhang Nuo, the five guys who stole the top five spots, were too embarrassed to tell outsiders that they were in the top five, for fear that outsiders would say they cheated or something.

Although they didn't say anything about it, the 20 seats in the back row of the virtual dream lecture hall were occupied by the five of them, along with Tang Lie, Tang Qiang, Director Wang, Teacher Li, and others.

This led the foreign teenagers to believe that they were school teachers sitting in the back row supervising their experience of the virtual dream game.

From the afternoon of January 10th to the evening of January 20th, whether they were young students from mainland China or other countries, they all did the same thing during these 10 days: researching information about the Nanjing Massacre through various channels.

And that's exactly what Zhang Heping wanted them to do.

To be precise, it was meant to draw the world's attention, so the Japanese wouldn't be able to deny it!

Because of the third round of assessments, whether it's the 500 teenagers from various countries who passed the second round, their team leaders, those who were eliminated early, or other people who are concerned about this matter, everyone is affected.

They all felt that the virtual dream of Nanjing's fall that they had experienced earlier was very likely related to the questions in the third round of assessments.

In fact, it is indeed related.

Because when Zhang Heping directly announced the list of those who passed the third round of assessments on January 21st, he revealed the passing conditions for the third round of assessments to countless astonished people:

Oppose imperialism! Oppose militarism! Do not kill prisoners of war or ordinary people!

With just three criteria, most of the foreign teenagers were eliminated!
Because when they were randomly assigned to the Japanese camp, they had all fired at prisoners or ordinary people, or committed other atrocities!
Even among students from mainland China, many felt it was just a game and acted recklessly in their dreams!
Therefore, a total of 158 people passed the third round of assessments… (End of Chapter)