I failed a course, and the system became my study supervisor.

Chapter 52: Huaguo Daily Published

In the next one or two days, the Legal Department of Shanghai University filed an appeal with the Shanghai Municipal Primary People's Court, and the appeal was accepted.

But Xiao Bibo showed no signs of restraining himself, and would publish an article from time to time to "follow up" on the current situation.

For example:

So what if I received a court summons? I have nothing to fear.

Litigation? I am my own lawyer

……

The whole thing is not over yet, but the online heat has actually subsided a lot, and many netizens have lost interest in Xiao Bibo's article. Many clear-headed netizens are still waiting for a shocking reversal.

However, despite the fading popularity, the popularity and profits Xiao Bibo had gained had made him very happy, and he was even full of energy when fighting the lawsuit.

As the protagonist who was criticized, Xu Ling seemed to have completely stayed out of it. He did not pay attention to the direction of public opinion and only focused on his own experiment.

……

"Shall we try another juice?"

After trying hawthorn juice, apple juice, orange juice, etc., Xu Ling made a suggestion.

"I think it might not be the juice that's the problem. Should I pre-treat it first?"

Ji Yun did not directly follow Xu Ling's arrangements, but instead put forward different opinions.

Xu Ling thought about it for a moment and felt that it made sense, so he asked:

"So how should we deal with this?"

"I'm not sure yet. I just feel like with so many different juices, they all seem pretty much the same."

Ji Yun said weakly.

The logic is correct, but how to deal with it is the important issue after all.

At this moment, Liang Xiuyuan, who had always had a low sense of presence, spoke tentatively:
"Hmm... I saw a paper before that said it could be treated with anhydrous ethanol, but I forgot the specific reason."

Hmm? Anhydrous ethanol?

Xu Ling also looked at a loss.

Since entering college, Xu Ling has basically not taken any courses related to chemistry and biology, and the levels of these two subjects are both level 0.

But now that I've said it, I might as well give it a try.

Xu Ling immediately adopted this method. By comparing the same fruit juice, Xu Ling found that the effect of the juice treated with anhydrous ethanol was obviously much better.

"Yes, Liang Xiuyuan's literature was not read in vain."

Xu Ling said with a smile.

The other members of the group were also very happy. This problem had been bothering them for so long, but they didn't expect it to be solved in this way.

Then the next step is simple, which is to find a juice with better properties after being treated with anhydrous ethanol.

Xu Ling never gets tired of this because every time he buys juice, he can never use it all up in the experiment. Xu Ling can just drink half a cup first.

So, Xu Ling drank all kinds of fruit juices like Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs, from some common ones like watermelon juice, orange juice, pear juice to some relatively expensive ones like passion fruit, cranberry, mulberry, etc.

Among them, Xu Ling likes mango juice the most.

Finally, after many tests and data comparison, the team finally decided on the final choice - mulberries.

And then, new problems emerged.

The team members found that the shelf life of juice batteries was very short and they often failed to generate electricity normally within half a day.

This problem, like the previous problem of unstable voltage, has left everyone puzzled.

"Why can't voltage be generated?"

Qin Qin said with some annoyance, holding a recently used battery. "Yeah, how could this happen?"

Huang Yunfeng echoed, his eyes filled with confusion.

Xu Ling fell into deep thought.

Anthocyanin plays an important role in juice. If Xu Ling remembers correctly, this substance is chemically unstable and easily oxidized if exposed to air for a long time.

So, it seems that way.

Is it because the seal is not properly sealed, causing the chemical properties of the anthocyanins in the juice to change, thus affecting the battery's performance?
Realizing the possibility, Xu Ling spoke solemnly:
"Let's redo the sealing measures. The previous sealing may not have been done well."

Although she didn't understand it at first, Ji Yun trusted Xu Ling very much and immediately started making the juice battery again.

This time, Ji Yun added a layer of sealing film, and the sealing effect was much better than before.

The result did not exceed Xu Ling's expectations. When the team members came to the laboratory the next day, the new battery was still able to generate voltage normally.

Afterwards, Xu Ling led a few people to improve some details.

At this point, the battery manufacturing process has been completed. The next step is to conduct related experiments.

……

Xu Ling's team's experimental progress continues.

The dispute between Xiao Bibo, Magic City University and Xu Ling has finally come to an end, and the reversal that many netizens have been looking forward to has finally arrived.

It was an article from the China Daily.

Elders are not always wise, and young people can also have amazing talents.

"In ancient times, scholars always had a teacher. A teacher is someone who teaches the Way, accepts knowledge, and resolves doubts. ... Those who were born after me, but have learned the Way before me, I follow them and learn from them. Therefore, regardless of high or low, old or young, wherever the Way exists, there is the teacher.

......"

The article begins by quoting Han Yu's "On Teachers" to directly refute Xiao Bibo's view that "it is impossible for undergraduates to publish in top journals."

The article then sorted out the entire incident, pointed out the logical flaws in Xiao Bibo's article, and concluded with a vivid statement:

"The academic community has its own judgments and doesn't need an outsider to dictate. Furthermore, fabricating facts and spreading them without any evidence is pure defamation..."

Obviously, the China Daily stands on Xu Ling's side.

And Xiao Bibo finally panicked.

Although he was not convinced by the so-called China Daily in his heart, this represented the recognition of the official, netizens and the people.

Being criticized by the China Daily is equivalent to standing against all netizens, and all the traffic he had previously obtained will backfire on him.

Staring at the phone screen, Xiao Bibo's lips couldn't stop trembling and cold sweat kept coming out of his forehead.

He suddenly realized that he had played too big and now he could no longer handle it!
In the past, no matter how he jumped around, the ones fighting against him were just minions of the same level as him.

But now, the one going against him is the China Daily, the official media that can kill him with a slap in the face.

Moreover, anyone can see that the government holds Xu Ling in high esteem. Perhaps they will even promote him as a role model youth.

This is very bad for Xiao Bibo.

How to do?
Bow your head and admit defeat?
Not to mention that he would feel uncomfortable, but the fans who shared his "same ideals" with great difficulty would also disperse.

But don’t give in?
Confronting official media?
Xiao Bibo didn't have the courage either.

Going head-on with official media? Being banned would be the least of your worries.

For a moment, the once arrogant Xiao Bibo was at a loss.

　I've been troubled by the feedback from many readers that the recent chapters feel watery. I've been wavering between this style and a more simplistic, chronicle-like approach. But since readers have raised the issue, I'll do my best to improve. As a new author, writing is not easy. I sincerely ask for your understanding. Thank you very much.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)