Break out of the courtyard

Vice Dean Deng acted very aggressively just now, leading a group of experts and professors from the Peace Academy to launch a scathing attack without regard for sentiment, which greatly angered the brain-computer interface experts from Xishu who were dependent on others.

Seeing Vice Dean Deng leave, the brain-computer interface experts breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that if they got too worked up and were kicked out, they would have to go back to continue their research on Ruomu brain-computer interface!
However, considering that the two sentences Hua Lao had just said were clearly biased, the brain-computer interface experts here remained silent.

Their silence does not mean the controversy is over.

On the projection screen, the voice of the capital city venue went live, and the figure of a thin old man wearing thick-lensed glasses and a worn-out military coat occupied most of the screen.

"Excuse me, Elder Hua!" The thin old man looked at the notebook on the table and asked, "Do we also need to provide technology that satisfies Consultant Zhang in order to participate in his brain-computer interface research? Are the Ruomu brain-computer interface technology materials we provided before not enough?"

Upon hearing this, many professors at the Shenzhen venue looked at Professor Hua, because the technology exchange also affected their subsequent research.

Since Zhang Heping proposed the reciprocal exchange, he has halted many research projects that had not yet been launched, and only inquired about projects that had already been started. This has caused some concern among the experts and professors at Shenzhen Peace Academy.

"After those documents were delivered, Dean Zhang didn't even glance at them, clearly looking down on them. How dare they ask questions!"

"What else can they do if they don't shamelessly ask? Do you expect them to come up with other technologies?"

"After Dean Zhang proposed an equal exchange, he stopped our lab's new materials research plan. I don't know if we will be allowed to conduct research in the future."

"Focus on the research you have on hand first, and don't worry about anything else, so as not to affect Dean Zhang's plans!"

"Professor Li, do you know something inside?"

"Ahem..." After coughing to quiet everyone in the room, Elder Hua turned on the microphone on the table and answered, "I asked Consultant Zhang about this question before."

"Consultant Zhang replied that he would look at the data when he had time, as he was currently busy with his brain-computer interface research."

drag!
Upon hearing Elder Hua's answer, the thought immediately popped into everyone's mind: Zhang Heping was using delaying tactics!

The thin old man continued, "Elder Hua, could you please ask if Consultant Zhang would approve of that batch of data? If so, we could send people to join his brain-computer interface research sooner!"

Hua said calmly, "He has already arranged for Comrade Zhang Yi's brain-computer interface research team to follow and learn from him. I can't press him further because he refused other brain-computer interface experts' requests to participate in brain-computer interface research and development at the time."

"What's the reason for the refusal?" The thin old man clearly hadn't received any information from Elder Yang, Elder Li, and the others, otherwise he wouldn't have asked such a question.

As you would know, Elder Hua had already discussed these matters with Elder Yang and Elder Li.

"They say they're too old and can't withstand the mental strain of brain-computer interfaces," Professor Hua explained calmly and patiently. "The brain-computer interface expert team should have had a deep understanding of this when they experienced it in the virtual dream tiered classroom at the Hong Kong Peace Academy."

"Old Hua, you just said they were deeply moved. Could you elaborate?" The thin old man was still looking down at his notebook, but the question he asked made Old Hua gradually frown.

Although the other party's questions were simple, they persisted relentlessly, making Elder Hua suspect a hint of conspiracy.

Although Mr. Hua had some doubts, his tone remained steady: "After experiencing the Nanjing Fallen virtual dream game, many of them developed symptoms of discomfort and were observed overnight at the Hong Kong Island Peace Hospital."

"Mr. Hua, if we recommend a group of physically strong young and middle-aged scholars to go to Hong Kong Island, could they join Consultant Zhang's brain-computer interface research?" The thin old man finally raised his head after asking this question.

Upon hearing this question, Elder Hua knew what the person intended to do.

If Mr. Hua says it's possible, then naturally all the problems will be solved, and the capital will send people to Hong Kong Island as soon as possible to learn Zhang Heping's brain-computer interface technology.

As for joining brain-computer interface research, that's utter nonsense. They'd be looked down upon even if they were just Zhang Heping's assistant.

But this assumption is obviously impossible. Zhang Heping made it very clear: it must be an equal exchange!

Since Zhang Heping doesn't care about the information sent by Xishu, some people should know their place!
Zhang Heping didn't make any definitive statements, only saying he would look into it when he had time, which already showed a lot of respect to the brain-computer interface experts in Western Sichuan!
If we really look into it, Zhang Heping has kept the first and second generation brain-computer interfaces in the underground base of Shenzhen Heping Academy for so long, and even allowed brain-computer interface experts from Xishu to participate in the research of these two brain-computer interfaces. What did they end up with?
Therefore, this thin old man was not waiting for Hua Lao to say yes, but rather for Hua Lao to deny it!

If Hua Lao rejects it, then new questions will follow: Why not?
Is it because Zhang Yi is Zhang Heping's nephew, and he wants to appoint people based on nepotism?
Or is it for some other unspeakable reason?

"I need to ask Consultant Zhang about this!" Old Hua abruptly resigned himself to the task, choosing to let Zhang Heping refuse these people.

Because Zhang Heping is currently in Hong Kong Island and has adopted a posture of being ready to immigrate abroad at any time, the skinny old man and his group dare not push him too far.

If they use strong language, even if Zhang Heping doesn't immigrate, but just stays in Taiwan, New Island, or other surrounding areas for a few days, they will be in deep trouble!
So, after Mr. Hua finished speaking, he took out his phone.

The thin old man grew anxious. "Elder Hua, this matter isn't urgent. You can ask about it later!"

"We have to hurry!" Old Hua said as he dialed the number. "The Americans have already received confirmation, but you're still holding meetings here and delaying things."

"I just don't understand. It's such a simple thing to increase manpower and research funding for Zhang Yi's brain-computer interface research team. Why is it necessary for research and discussions to take place in four different cities—Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, and Shenzhen—and for endless arguments?"

"Hello, Mr. Hua?" Zhang Heping's voice came through the speakerphone.

Hua Lao held the phone close to the microphone and said directly, "Peace, we are currently having a video conference with the capital, Shanghai, and Sichuan. I have a question for you."

"Didn't you say before that the members of the Western Sichuan Brain-Computer Interaction Team were too old to participate in brain-computer interface research?"

"They want to know if it's possible to select a group of physically fit young and middle-aged scholars to go to Hong Kong Island and join your brain-computer interface research?"

"Did you turn on speakerphone or microphone?" Zhang Heping asked cautiously.

Old Hua smiled and said, "Yes, it's open. They're all listening!"

"Have those people join Zhang Yi's brain-computer interface research team. Conduct thorough character and background checks, and clearly explain the confidentiality regulations," Zhang Heping said coldly. "There are all sorts of birds in a big forest!"

"Let me make this clear: if there are any more leaks, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Old Hua laughed and said, "Alright, I'll have Secretary Chen send someone to conduct a thorough investigation!"

"Consultant Zhang, please wait a moment!" the thin old man said hurriedly, "We'd like to establish a second brain-computer interface research team to join your research. What do you think?"

"It seems I wasn't clear enough!" Zhang Heping said coldly, "Only by joining Zhang Yi's brain-computer interface research team will they be qualified to learn from Zhang Yi, Roy, and others."

"Study, understand?" "If you can't learn, you're not qualified to participate in my brain-computer interface research, let alone expect me to waste my time teaching them!"

"Of course, if your brain-computer interface research team is capable of conducting brain-computer interface research without any training, then let them do it on their own and don't bother me!"

After finishing his sentence, Zhang Heping hung up the phone, having accomplished Hua Lao's goal of getting him to confront the person.

As for what others thought of him hanging up the phone directly, that was not within Zhang Heping's consideration.

If he had these concerns, why would he have gone to Hong Kong Island?
"Alright, the matter has been clarified." Elder Hua put away his smile and said slowly, "The matter of increasing manpower for Zhang Yi's brain-computer interface research team will be handled entirely by the Shenzhen Peace Academy. Now let's discuss their research funding."

Since Zhang Heping had already rejected the second brain-computer interface research team, Professor Hua simply ignored the matter and got down to business.

He had long anticipated Zhang Heping's desire to promote Zhang Yi, so adding people to Zhang Yi's brain-computer interface research team would definitely get Zhang Heping's support.

However, the funding cannot come from the Peace Academy or the Peace Group, otherwise it will become an unofficial research team, and then there will be no chance of promotion.

Hua Lao had Zhang Heping reject the second brain-computer interface research team not only to avoid the trap of the thin old man, but also to have Zhang Heping directly support Zhang Yi.

He wanted others to understand that Zhang Yi was the only viable breakthrough in brain-computer interface research.

As for Zhang Heping's nepotism, it's only natural that Zhang Heping would directly state it.

If the skinny old man keeps pressing the issue, it will be detrimental to unity and could be an attempt to force Zhang Heping to immigrate abroad. His intentions are despicable!

Therefore, after Zhang Heping hung up the phone, the thin old man remained silent.

If Hua Lao hadn't made that phone call, and instead had been the one to explain why Zhang Heping wouldn't accept the second brain-computer interface research team...

He would then face various questions and eventually be asked to communicate with Zhang Heping, do ideological work, and strive to get a second brain-computer interface research team to join Zhang Heping's brain-computer interface research.

If it cannot be accomplished, then it is because Mr. Hua is not capable enough!
Hua Lao's tactic of using someone else's strength against them was extremely clever. He accurately grasped Zhang Heping's intentions and predicted Zhang Heping's response.

It was precisely because of Hua Lao's performance that Yang Lao, Li Lao, and the others directly rejected the idea proposed by some people to replace Hua Lao and have someone else act as Zhang Heping's liaison.

If others can contact Zhang Heping and maintain long-term communication, there is no need to replace Hua Lao.

The so-called replacement is nothing more than using domestic influence to engage in dialogue with Zhang Heping.

The Japanese islanders have already lost this right to dialogue, and Elder Yang and Elder Li dare not risk letting others cause trouble.

Moreover, even if the capital removes Hua Lao's secret head status, does that mean it can stop Hua Lao from making phone calls with Zhang Heping?

On the contrary, whether the newly appointed person in charge can gain Zhang Heping's approval is an unknown answer!
If things go wrong, Zhang Heping might suspend the production of Lifespan 120 again, forcing them to bring Elder Hua back!

The task of increasing funding for Zhang Yi's brain-computer interface research team ultimately fell to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Although some people objected, it wasn't about whether or not money was being given; rather, they felt the budget was too large and wanted to cut it by more than half.

They claim it's about saving money and putting it where it's most needed, but in reality, they're using this grand pretext to hinder others.

Hua ignored this and directly asked the representative of the Chinese Academy of Sciences if and when they could provide it, and then proposed to end the meeting.

After the meeting, Hua Lao called Secretary Chen, Director Wang, Vice President Qian, Vice President Deng and others to a small meeting. After arranging the little guy Cao Jian's weight gain, the brain-computer interface clinical treatment experiment introduced by Zhang Zhaodi, and the recruitment of Zhang Yi's team members, he returned to the capital with his family.

Through the protracted meetings over the past two days, Elder Hua noticed some clues and felt that they were related to the distribution of the Lifespan 120 drug. He needed to go back and ask Elder Yang and Elder Li for their thoughts.

He wasn't inflexible; the number of Lifespan 120 potions announced by Shenzhen Peace Academy was actually a reservation.

These reserved slots can be flexibly allocated internally.

This year's production of Shouyuan 120 medicine is much higher than last year and the year before. The company announced 600 doses in February, but the actual production was 639 doses.

By the end of December, production could be increased to 6378 units!
If Elder Yang and Elder Li allow this meeting to be delayed for two days because of the Lifespan 120 potion, Elder Hua will directly administer the medicine and bring them back to his side.

……

After the US embassy in Hong Kong relayed Zhang Heping's cooperation terms back to the US, the Americans didn't give a response immediately; instead, they put pressure on the Japanese.

Ironically, Xiao Ke sent a message to the Japanese islanders, telling them to behave themselves and not to bother Zhang Heping's family or provoke the Heping Group again.

As a result, those Americans, taking advantage of the situation, directly forced the Japanese to withdraw from the relevant listed companies of the Peace Group and transferred their shares to American companies at a low price.

The key point is that the money those shell companies in the United States used to buy shares in these Peace Group companies was all blank checks written to American banks.

Their operation involved verbally pledging the shares of the Peace Group companies controlled by the Japanese to a US bank, which then issued bounced checks to help the US people deceive the Japanese.

Once the Japanese signed the equity transfer agreement, the US bank immediately took over the shares of those Peace Group companies and sold them to pre-selected buyers. The proceeds from the sale were then distributed among the Japanese, the smaller portion to the smaller group, and the remainder to the bank's internal staff for distribution.

The Japanese aren't stupid; they're naturally very resistant to such things when faced with huge profits.

Therefore, most of the Japanese people and Nissan cars that were originally targeting Zhang Heping's family have recently disappeared, preventing the Americans from using this as an excuse to cause trouble.

The remaining few Japanese islanders monitoring the Zhang family were hidden in secret places, making them difficult for ordinary people to find. Only those with exceptional perception like Zhang Heping, who could release countless threads of spiritual energy, would be able to discover any clues.

As Zhang Heping noticed a decrease in the number of people and vehicles on the Japanese island, he was quite satisfied with the efficiency of the Americans, even though he didn't know the real reason behind this reduction.

Therefore, when Zhang Heping went to the neurology ward, he took the time to visit the unconscious American genius boy, gave him some brain-boosting nutrition, and made him wake up that night.

As for the boy's three unconscious companions, Zhang Heping ignored them.

If you want to steal information from the Virtual Dream Library, you have to pay a price to make people realize the importance of that information!
On the fourth day, as the American teenager returned to the genius training camp, his only remaining companion was finally able to enter the virtual learning dream with him to gather information from the library upstairs… (End of this chapter)