Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 408 is not an escape
As the days went by, "Magic Talent Show" continued to gain momentum, with its premiere ratings being quite impressive. The "infinite replay technique" also played a significant role, with clips flooding the internet.

The number of Zhai Da's "miracle believers" finally began to grow significantly, from more than 30,000 to 70,000 or 80,000 in just a few days.

As for whether these tens of thousands of extra people are "leftovers" or "flowers of the motherland," Zhai Da doesn't know, but given the show's popularity, the conversion rate is pitifully low.

From this, we can draw a conclusion about future generations: there aren't many idiots online.

He's just a bunch of idiots who talk a lot.

Since the show has not yet aired its fourth episode, it has not yet had a significant impact on the average ability of "remote object control," but Zhai Da has already devoted himself to another type of development.

When applying one's abilities, one should not only consider the upper and lower limits and system rules, but also the individual's "skill" and "proficiency".

Basically every day, he uses the [Slow Time Cube (Pseudo)] and telekinesis to achieve an unlimited "slow time state" and trains his focus, telekinetic operation speed and stability in this state.

Even after long-term practice, Zhai Da vaguely felt that after he adapted to thinking in a "slow time state", he had a feeling that he could really split time in two.

A week later, the first round of results for "Electric Engine-15000" and "Silicon Carbide-1" were finalized. The project team completed the review of the patent content and developed a practical experimental plan for further cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

Everything is in good order.

However, as the work on as many as 76 patent applications was carried out, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also learned more specific information, which seemed to cause quite a stir. Minister Lu Qinjian finally decided to take a day out of his busy schedule to visit the research institute and see for himself.

Zhai Da also mentioned that it would be better to send subordinates. At Lu Qinjian's level, one can imagine how busy he would be at the end of the year; he probably wouldn't even be able to finish holding the "New Year's gathering".

But Lu insisted on doing it himself.

Just because someone below sees something doesn't mean you see it; just because someone below says something exists doesn't mean it actually exists.

Especially at his level, his so-called subordinates also have complex networks of relationships and powerful influence.

After the phone call, we arranged to meet in early December.

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November 25th, early morning, Shenzhou Zundi.

As the warm winter sun streamed into the room, Zhai Da was already performing difficult moves in his bedroom.

Wearing pajamas, one leg is raised, and the body leans back, almost parallel to the bed surface.

It felt like experiencing a fall from which there was no way to land.
With both hands rapidly spinning the [Slow Time Rubik's Cube (Fake)] in front of his chest, while the small black box floated in front of him, Zhai Da stared intently at the small window, his expression even a little too forceful, as if he were racing against time.

In reality, Zhai Da can turn the Rubik's Cube very quickly, but in his own perception, it is only slowly twisting.

A moment later, Zhai Da relaxed, let out a long breath, and collapsed onto the bed.

I checked my watch; only 15 seconds had passed.
But in his perception, two or three minutes had passed.

I casually opened the black box and found a toy car made of metal parts. It didn't seem special at first glance, but it was actually made up of more than a hundred parts.

If I had to describe it, the color scheme would be red and black.

Yes, that's good, you've made progress again.

Although, in terms of actual time, the same operation speed would be greatly reduced if the "slow-down state" were not entered, with 15 seconds becoming one minute, the absolute speed is still much stronger than before.

The difference here is that one's thinking is severely hindered in the "slow-down state," but compared to the insurmountable material world, thinking is not entirely unchangeable, for example, through methods such as "concentration," "effort mobilization," and "focus."

Just like resistance training for muscles, over time, they will eventually become stronger.

Most importantly, it saves time.

Zhai Da stuffed the little red car back into the box, rested his head on his arm, and watched as the little red car slowly disintegrated inside, as if the downloaded thing had mysteriously disappeared.

Then I stretched and got out of bed for my morning exercise.

After gaining telekinesis, it is undeniable that everything is extremely convenient. However, this also leads to a kind of laziness, such as "Why should I do it myself?" He didn't want to become a physically weak person who only had telekinesis and no physical activity over time, so he didn't give up his morning exercise.

After a half-hour morning exercise, Xiao Mutou and I had breakfast, and then the two of us went out together.

Last night's heavy snowfall overwhelmed the road cleaning efforts, so Zhai Da decided not to drive and walked with Lu Wei towards the school.

Shenzhou Zundi is just one intersection away from the main gate of Harbin Institute of Technology, but if you follow the traffic rules, you have to take a slightly longer route by using the overpass.

The two, one big and one small, trudged through the deep snow, one step deep and one step shallow. Lu Wei pulled Zhai Da's hand into her pocket to keep it warm, and her smooth, dry fingertips would gently caress it, making Zhai Da feel warm inside.

However, the words spoken by Little Wooden Head were unusually cold.

Just a reminder, final exams are coming up soon!

Zhai Da froze, then sighed and said, "I know, there's a holiday after New Year's Day, and exams start in late December, so the situation is a bit more complicated for us."

Both of them had more than twenty courses to attend. Lu Wei was better off, always a model student who attended every class she could, making her a role model among top students at Harbin Institute of Technology.
Yes, Harbin Institute of Technology now has a top-scoring student category; things are looking up.

In comparison, Zhai Da is a pure jungler. After returning from Jingbei, he said he wanted to settle down, but he ended up settling down elsewhere.

As for the graduation thesis, which is more daunting for most people, it was a minor matter for the two of them.

Both of them have their own research, and even a small part of it is far superior to the South-to-North Water Diversion-level papers of ordinary undergraduates.

Graduation is approaching silently, waking up those who are engrossed in their work.

Zhai Da remembered something and felt that he should talk to Lu Wei about it.

Lu Wei tightened her grip on Xiao Mutou's soft hand and turned her head. The large scarf covered most of her pretty face, leaving only her lovely eyes with a hint of inquiry.

Zhai Da carefully asked, "Graduation is getting closer and closer. I'd like to hear your plans after graduation. Are you planning to pursue a master's degree?" Lu Wei thought for a moment and said, "My teacher said that graduate school is much easier than undergraduate studies, at least for me. It doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with that."

After all, her "Sensitivity Conjecture" is enough even for a doctoral dissertation, not to mention her current research on convex and non-convex functions, which is no less mathematically advanced than the former. It's just that it hasn't been refined to the level that Lu Wei expected, and is still in the stage of pursuing "mathematical beauty".

Her guaranteed admission to graduate school was decided before she enrolled, so she wouldn't have the same pressure as regular graduate students. She would simply have more freedom to study mathematics, which, given her personality, doesn't seem like a bad thing.

However, Lu Wei still said, "But a teacher is a teacher and studies are studies. You are you, and I would like to hear your thoughts as well."

Zhai Da shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I should focus on my career. Although I'm also doing research, it's really not related to pure academic research. There are too many things to prepare for the mass production of the silicon carbide project, but that's not the point. The point is the development of the research institute, which is pushing me to make an important choice."

"Are we leaving Harbin?"

Zhai Da nodded.

Lu Tao has already provided a general plan for building his own research institute, and to be honest, he is very satisfied with it.

If we consider building a silicon carbide plant, these two things need to be considered together; the plant and the research institute cannot be too far apart.

Lu Wei replied without hesitation: "Didn't I already say that the place I'm with is the best place for me?"

"You also said that if you were to go abroad, you would hesitate for three seconds."

Lu Wei withdrew her hands, the warmth she had painstakingly accumulated quickly dissipating in the cold wind. She cupped Zhai Da's face in her hands and gently brought her face close to his: "Alright, now the three seconds are over. Which country do you want to go to?"

Zhai Da smiled and finally gave Lu Wei a deep kiss: "No, we won't go to any particular country. I just want to test your true thoughts."

We still need to put on a show.

"You've done something this stupid once before."

"Which time?"

"Taking the college entrance exam."

Zhai Da scratched his cheek. Actually, that time was just for show.

Lu Wei pressed further, "So where is it?"

"It's not decided yet. Actually, you can go anywhere in the country and receive a warm welcome and top-level policy support. As long as the basic conditions are met, you can choose anywhere in the country."

Zhai Da shrugged: "So in my opinion, where is suitable is only one aspect; where you want to go is more important."

Lu Wei stopped and stood gracefully in the middle of the overpass, looking down at Xida Street. In the early morning after the snow had stopped, everything was white except for this wide avenue, which was black and stretched to an unseen end.

It's as if by following this road, you can take in the entire city.

Because of a deep kiss, her slightly crooked scarf was completely pulled down, revealing her perfect profile.

"Actually, I quite like this city."

She found stability, achievement, and a sense of "normalcy" here.

It's at least relatively normal.

Zhai Da and Lu Wei stood together, gazing at the blue sky and white snow. The road surface, churned up by vehicles, seemed to have unearthed the black soil hidden underground.

"Me too"

He gained knowledge, grew in experience, and started his career here.

As its own importance increases, it will also feel a sense of responsibility towards the land it is located in. Many people in Harbin, and even the entire Northeast Province, are probably happy that the "Mechanical Core Research Institute" has appeared here, but they will probably feel sad when it leaves in the future.

"However, I am a sentimental person. Even if I leave, I will leave some traces and make some contributions to my alma mater and this city."

At least the restaurants, hundreds of lucrative jobs, and taxes will not leave.

"I just hope that others won't think this place is any bad. At least my departure was not because I wanted to escape. I grew a lot here, and maybe when I'm even stronger, I'll reach out my hand again?"

Lu Wei nodded: "Me too."

Surprisingly, Little Wood was also very confident.

Zhai Da pulled Lu Wei's hand: "Let's go, we'll be late if we don't leave now. Let's go back and find the principal and ask him if it's okay for graduate students to take a self-study exam. We'll see the results directly."

"Principal Wang certainly won't refuse, but he'll probably be a little heartbroken."

"Then I'll bring him some good tea."

The two turned around and headed towards the end of the overpass.

Faint, intermittent sounds could still be heard.

So, you're still not saying where you want to go?

"Didn't you say you hadn't thought it through yet?"

"I feel like you've thought it through, you just haven't convinced yourself."

"Yeah, the kind that's a bit crazy."

The voices of the young man and woman gradually faded away in the wind.

But their journey had already begun.

(End of this chapter)