Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 425 Just Like Back Then

It was already eleven o'clock, but the teacher still showed no signs of being sleepy, seemingly intending to stay awake until the New Year's countdown.

Meanwhile, the lively games continued in various places, with employees vying for the "Yu Xiaobai" badge.

Some genuinely want to exchange for prizes, while others simply want to collect them and hoard a bunch of badges.

This white-haired loli from anime seems to be developing into the "Number One Succubus of the Research Institute".

Ge Qiaoqiao was the most enthusiastic. She didn't want to miss any of the activities and kept moving around, accumulating a large number of badges.

Where there is noise, there is also tranquility. For example, Lu Tao quietly sat on a staircase with a drawing board, occasionally frowning as he recorded his inspiration for the "health resort".

It would be an honor for him to design a sanatorium for Mr. Qian, even if he might not actually live there permanently in the future. As he wrote and drew, an elegant small building that matched the technological style of the circular headquarters appeared on the paper.

While I was deep in thought, a figure ran past like the wind.

"Me! Me! Count me in for catching the beanbag!"

The noisy Ge Qiaoqiao, with a "war trampling short-legged version", crushed the fountain pen that Lu Tao had placed aside.

"Click".

Both of them were stunned.

Lu Tao reluctantly picked up the broken plastic shell and looked at Ge Qiaoqiao.

Ge Qiaoqiao said awkwardly, "Uh, I'm sorry. It was too dark for me to see clearly. I thought it was a speed bump."

In such a lively atmosphere, who would have thought there was a pen on the stairs?
Lu Tao simply waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, I just left it lying around. It's just strange that my senior was able to crush my pen. Does that make any sense?"

Seeing Ge Qiaoqiao's thick, hard boot soles, Lu Tao finally understood the reason. He wondered if it was difficult to find high soles that were close to children's shoe size, or if these were originally children's shoes.
He subconsciously muttered to himself, "Is my normal height already the result after wearing these? The combined effect of the soles and my weight is surprisingly powerful."

Ge Qiaoqiao:
You can say I'm short!

But you can't say I'm both fat and short!
Am I some kind of low-profile tank?!

So he crossed his arms over his chest and said, "I'll make up for the pen later, but let me emphasize, I only weigh 37 kilograms, and at least 1.4 kilograms of that is my brain!"

Without really thinking, Lu Tao blurted out, "Actually, senior, you don't need to explain. Everyone knows you're short and thin, and you're older than all of us, so nobody cares."

Ge Qiaoqiao was so angry she was practically fuming.

Just as I was about to explode, I suddenly caught a glimpse of a television in the distance.

"Hey~ what's that?!"

Various televisions set up in different locations were also broadcasting different channels.

The largest number of them were New Year's Eve galas. Zhai Da glanced at them from afar and found that they were all from Hunan TV. He asked out of curiosity and found out.

There is currently no New Year's Eve gala in Yangshi, and the common sense that Zhai Da has is yet to be realized due to the misalignment of the times.

On the screen, Hunan TV, which prioritizes entertainment, invited countless celebrities, including many people familiar to Zhai Da, such as Hu Ge and Gao Yuanyuan, who all lip-synced on stage.

The microphone was held crookedly.

I wonder how their movie preparation is going. Oh, and my own movie, "The Severed Finger," is going to be released tomorrow.

He could give the teacher a copy later, and the teacher could give him a book in return; that would be perfectly reasonable.

The difference lies in the value.

Just then, Ge Qiaoqiao suddenly shouted from afar, "Quick, switch to the news channel! We're on the news!"

"Oh? Is it from the last interview?"

"Quiet! Everyone quiet! Change the channel!"

After a flurry of activity, the remote control was found, and some even hurriedly changed the channel using the back of the TV. Sure enough, the screen showed what appeared to be an evening or nighttime news program, with a female anchor with cloud-like hair broadcasting:

"Recently, a major breakthrough has been achieved in my country's science and technology field! The private enterprise 'Mechanical Core Research Institute' has successfully overcome the core technologies of silicon carbide semiconductor processing and power devices, filling many gaps in my country's field and leaping to a leading level in the world."

Perhaps because the research institute's name was too impressive, the city government, considering that the public might misunderstand, added the prefix "private enterprise".

The sophistication has dropped slightly, but it's still acceptable.

The scene shifted from the studio to live footage, and everyone at the research institute was thrilled to see the familiar red brick factory building.

Especially the long shot focusing on the canopy of the old elm tree; the photographer spent almost half an hour shooting that shot it, and the sense of sophistication immediately came through.

Zhai Da rubbed his nose. Logically, it should have been on the 7 o'clock regular "News Broadcast," but it was placed on the evening news instead? Perhaps they were testing the waters first?

Unlike the last "Face to Face" interview, this time there was no Shiba Inu to stop her, and she didn't have that kind of power. It's probably Yang Shi who plans to report on it multiple times.

However, evening news also has its advantages, namely that there is plenty of time, and judging from the pace, it can be shown for seven or eight minutes.

They gave a single tree over ten seconds of screen time; that's impossible to air in a 7 PM news segment.

It's like a mini-special program!

The camera then switched to shots of the research institute's interior, panning across the scene from different angles, and of course, capturing many employees.

"Look! That's me!"

"Me too! I was on the evening news!"

"Holy crap! My slacking off is on the news in Yang City!"

Regardless of how lively it is outside, the message continues: "Silicon carbide, as a globally recognized third-generation advanced semiconductor, has excellent and broad application prospects in strategic emerging fields such as power conversion, power transmission, and communication technology."

"After a long period of intensive research, the Mechanical Core Research Institute has achieved a breakthrough in mastering the world's leading silicon carbide power device fabrication and silicon carbide motor technology..."

Upon hearing the words "for a long time," Zhai Da couldn't help but smile.

The scene then shifts to Qi Lin's tense face, which is showing signs of nervousness.

His voice was somewhat dry, and his eyes were fixed on the teleprompter off-camera: "Due to the unique physical properties of silicon carbide, the Electric Engine-15000 possesses far superior..."

In the crowd, Qi Lin clenched his fists tightly, his heart filled with turmoil.

Looking towards Zhai Da's location, he saw the chairman smiling and nodding at him. It seemed the show was really going to be broadcast slowly, with each member given considerable screen time, basically appearing for several dozen seconds.

The fact that Sun Ting and Ge Qiaoqiao, two female students, were interviewed together demonstrates that women can also play a significant role in scientific research.

Among the individual interviews, Cheng Mo was probably the most outstanding. The way he sat on the high stool in the water bar, with that sassy posture, made you think you were in a bar.
As the project team members gave their introductions, the audience gained a general understanding of silicon carbide power devices. Occasionally, images of motors running would flash across the screen. Although the overall focus was on technology, the age of the people appearing on screen easily led the audience to a certain conclusion.

So young?!
Yes, they are so young that it's hard not to associate them with the word "genius".

Mr. Qian pushed his wheelchair himself, trying to see more clearly, and was extremely attentive.

Behind him, his grandson Qian Lei couldn't help but sigh.
Perhaps only someone with such exceptional talent could make Grandpa feel that there was someone to carry on the family legacy.

No. Grandpa wouldn't be that narrow-minded. He just hopes that there will be outstanding descendants in this land, whoever they may be.

Although I faced myself honestly when I was a teenager and admitted that I was just an ordinary "doctor", I still can't help but sigh every time something like this happens. I wish there was a younger version of myself in the picture.

But that's probably just wishful thinking.

Moreover, above these people, there is an even more dazzling Zhai Da.

Just as I was thinking this, Zhai Da's figure appeared on the screen.

Wearing a simple shirt, he sat on a lounge chair by the Root Pond, exuding a gentle and cheerful demeanor, with a faint smile on his lips.

Compared to the other members, he has undoubtedly given far more interviews, and they are much more natural.

The reporter asked, "What prompted you to choose this direction? We know that you are more widely known for developing the 'Hongtu OS' operating system."

Zhai Da shook his head and said, "First of all, the development of Hongtu OS was not completed by me. It was the result of the efforts of the entire team. I only provided a direction in the early stages. Unfortunately, I am not a qualified programmer and can only cheer from the rear."

He has long since passed the stage of "taking credit," because his status and importance are already unshakeable.

"Giving credit" is what one should do in accordance with their current status.

"As for why I focused on silicon carbide-related fields, if I had to ask, it would probably be some inspiration from my conversations with my teacher that led me to choose this direction."

That's the truth. If the teacher hadn't pointed it out, he probably would have gone off to figure out the batteries.
On screen, Zhai Da didn't say who the teacher was, and viewers might assume it was a school teacher, but he subconsciously looked towards the camera.

When he was giving this interview, he probably didn't expect that his teacher would be right next to him when the video was played.

So the person on the screen seemed to be looking at the teacher across the distance.

In reality, Zhai Da, looking at the handsome but not imposing face on the screen, had his mind already wandering far away.

It's likely that related news will continue to be mentioned repeatedly in various time slots in Yangshi, with only slight variations in the length and editing.

After this, the silicon carbide project was completely made public and was no longer limited to dissemination within the industry and among relevant parties.

Even in a sensitive industry like semiconductors, it will likely attract a lot of attention from overseas.

No. If one were more astute, many would have sensed something unusual during the previous series of global patent deployments.

Although third-generation semiconductors are not the mainstream market like silicon-based semiconductors, the industry is the same: large investment, slow research and development, and difficult technology.

Competition can be brutal, even life-or-death, and only a handful of countries are qualified to participate.

It's normal for them to stare at each other.

For example, Samsung's Lee Jae-yong made a phone call, seemingly to discuss the phone, but pretended to casually bring it up.

However, Samsung's presence in the silicon carbide field is not particularly strong, in fact, nonexistent, and there is no significant conflict between the two parties.

Even if it exists, you have to endure it.

Cooperation amidst competition, and competition amidst cooperation, is the main theme of the modern industrial chain.

Even if it involves serious injury, it can still cause broken bones and tendons.

Unless a company is so strong that it can control its own supply chain.

Let's wait and see. With the teacher's guidance and the added benefit of "On Systems Engineering", he felt that the reverse engineering of equipment would develop faster than he had previously imagined.

As my thoughts wandered, this short special report on the nightly news finally came to an end.

In the scene, a voice-over with varying intonation slowly narrates:
"Self-reliance in science and technology and national self-strengthening are the only way to achieve high-quality development."

"The achievements of the Mechanical Core Research Institute demonstrate the responsibility and vitality of my country's private technology enterprises in tackling key core technologies, and showcase the leading role of top talents at the forefront of industry."

"Moreover, it is a resounding response from 'Chinese youth' to the world stage."

The nine-minute segment thoroughly explained the silicon carbide project team's findings, and the program quickly shifted to news of a bumper harvest of a new variety of 'hybrid cold-resistant late rice' in a certain area.

Zhai Da regained his composure and realized that the atmosphere had reached a certain point. However, due to the teacher's arrival, he, as the boss, was noticeably absent from tonight's New Year's Eve event, not even having said a word.

So he simply stood up, raised his glass, and attracted everyone's attention.

Zhai Da laughed and said loudly:
"Everyone! Congratulations on making the news! Let me raise a glass!"

Inside the research institute, hundreds of people raised their glasses, drinks, and juices, stood up, and looked towards the owner on the indoor terrace.

Zhai Da: "Uh, well, those of you stationed overseas, please sit down first. You can't finish this drink."

The Samsung employee, who was scheduled to return to China on the 20th or 30th, awkwardly sat back down.

Zhai Dacai smiled and waved his hand, "Then, fellow 'Chinese youth'! Next year! Let's grow bigger and stronger, and create even greater glories!! Happy New Year!"

His response was uniform:
"Chinese Youth! Grow bigger and stronger! Create new glories!"

"Chinese Youth! Grow bigger and stronger! Create new glories!"

This is their response to Zhai Da, and also their response to the world stage, time and time again.

It seemed like they were about to overturn the entire research institute.

Mr. Qian smiled and held up his teacup, his figure in the wheelchair obscured by the other young people standing there.

The not-so-loud voice was drowned out by the cheers of the younger generation.
"Chinese youth can be just like they were back then."

　I spent a long time refining it, and it got late.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)