Rejecting Tsinghua and Peking Universities: I Will Lead Harbin Institute of Technology to World Lead

As Lin Feng and Old Chen walked in side by side, more than three hundred pairs of eyes turned to them.

The look in his eyes was complex: there was scrutiny, curiosity, expectation, and undisguised skepticism—after all, what we were going to discuss today was the ultimate problem that many people in this field had been unable to solve even after a lifetime of research.

Lin Feng remained calm as he met those gazes and walked steadily toward the central podium.

Over the years, from the Kunpeng aircraft carrier to the Zhuque sixth-generation fighter jet to the Pangu artificial intelligence, he has long been accustomed to this kind of scene. Questioning is the norm in science, and truth never needs to be argued, it only needs to be shown.

Old Chen stopped at the entrance and patted Lin Feng on the shoulder: "It's up to you now."

Then, one of the country's top science and technology officials walked straight to an ordinary seat in the third row and sat down quietly.

This gesture caused a slight pause in the room—Old Chen's posture had already said it all: today, Lin Feng was the only protagonist here.

Lin Feng nodded and stepped onto the central podium.

The podium was one meter above the ground, and the 360-degree holographic projection system was already activated, with a pale blue light screen swirling around him. He adjusted the microphone, and his voice amplified through the speakers to every corner:

"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend this meeting. I am Lin Feng, and I am the host of this meeting."

They got straight to the point, without any formalities.

Today, we're going to discuss two projects.

He raised his hand, and two lines of silver text appeared in the holographic projection:

Project 1: Nuwa Large-Scale Controlled Nuclear Fusion (City-Level)

Project Two: Heavenly Court Missile Interception System (Comprehensive Defense)

The moment the words appeared, a clear gasp filled the conference room.

Despite being mentally prepared, the shock was still overwhelming when these two terms, which only existed in theoretical concepts, appeared so definitively in the title of the formal conference.

"I know what you're all thinking." Lin Feng's voice was calm and clear. "Controlled nuclear fusion was called the 'eternal thirty years,' and missile defense systems were considered impossible to achieve 100% interception. Today, I stand here to tell you all—these two impossibilities have already been theoretically broken."

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell into a brief silence.

Then, a wave of discussion arose.

"City-level controlled nuclear fusion? TRL-9 maturity? How is that possible..."

"Full-range missile interception, and also coverage of hypersonic targets? Current radar technology simply cannot achieve real-time tracking!"

"It's good that young people have ideas, but these two fields are too complex..."

"Old Chen's personal presence suggests there's more to it than meets the eye. Let's wait and see."

Amid the discussions, there were sighs and shakes of senior academicians, doubts and skepticism from middle-aged experts, and glimmers of expectation in the eyes of a few young researchers.

Lin Feng listened to these voices and simply smiled slightly.

He offered no explanation, no rebuttal, and didn't say anything more.

"I have already transferred some core data to the secure computers in front of you." He tapped the console lightly. "The data is divided into two parts: the core design principles, superconducting magnet optimization scheme, and plasma control algorithm of the Nuwa Project; and the working principle of the quantum radar, multi-target decision-making model, and laser interceptor performance data of the Heavenly Court Project."

"Please browse the materials first. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask, and I will answer them on the spot."

As soon as he finished speaking, the screens of more than 300 secure computers lit up simultaneously.

The encrypted data stream poured out like a waterfall, and two technical documents marked "Top Secret" appeared on the interface in front of each expert.

Initially, most people opened the document with a critical mindset.

But just three minutes later, the atmosphere in the meeting room began to change.

The sound of pages turning became rapid, breathing became heavy, some people subconsciously adjusted their glasses, and some unconsciously leaned forward.

Ten minutes later, the first exclamation came from the right side of the second row.

That was the chief scientist of the State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation, an academician who had spent forty years researching controlled nuclear fusion. He stared at the optimized scheme for the superconducting magnet on the screen, his fingers trembling: "This magnetic field topology…this turbulence suppression algorithm…how is this possible?!"

Almost simultaneously, the chief missile defense engineer of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) stood up abruptly, pointing to a piece of code on the holographic projection: "This multi-target allocation algorithm! Using game theory to predict attack paths? This approach... this approach completely breaks through the existing framework!"

The gasps of surprise were like the first domino to fall.

Immediately afterwards, questions, discussions, and gasps of shock erupted throughout the conference room:

"Plasma confinement time reaches three thousand seconds? The international record is only one thousand two hundred seconds!"

"Quantum radar has a detection accuracy three orders of magnitude higher than existing phased array radars?!"

"A laser interceptor with an energy conversion efficiency of 68%? Current technology can't even reach 30%!"

"The heat load capacity of this first wall material... is five times that of existing materials!"

Each parameter was like a heavy hammer blow, pushing the boundaries of the experts' understanding.

They are people who have spent their entire lives at the forefront of these fields, they know all too well what every piece of data means, and they know even more clearly how many insurmountable barriers need to be overcome to achieve this data.

Now, these formidable barriers have been filled in one by one in the documents.

Doubts began to waver, and shock gradually took over.

Twenty minutes later, the first expert raised his question card.

It was that senior academician from the nuclear industry group. He stood up, his voice slightly hoarse with excitement: "Mr. Lin, regarding the plasma control algorithm for the Nuwa project, specifically the adaptive turbulence active suppression module mentioned on page 47 of the document, I'd like to ask..."

Lin Feng raised his hand, and the holographic projection immediately switched to the corresponding page.

"You mean this algorithm that uses deep learning to predict turbulence precursors?" He pulled up the algorithm flowchart. "The core of it lies in the real-time monitoring of the plasma's microscopic state. We collect millions of data points per second using 3,600 high-speed sensors deployed on the walls of the vacuum chamber, and then input them into the trained neural network..."

The explanations are clear and thorough, covering everything from mathematical principles to engineering implementation, from the advantages of algorithms to their potential limitations, leaving nothing out.

As the old academician listened, his gaze shifted from skepticism to focus, then from focus to sudden realization. Finally, he slumped back into his seat, muttering to himself, "So...it can be done this way...we've been going in the wrong direction all along..."

This reaction ignited the enthusiasm of the entire audience for asking questions.

"Mr. Lin, how does the quantum radar in the Heavenly Court project address the atmospheric attenuation problem?"

How does Nuwa's superconducting magnet maintain stability under megawatt-level power?

"How can we guarantee the real-time performance of multi-objective decision-making? With 1,200 objectives attacking simultaneously, the computational load is astronomical!"

How should a fusion power plant be designed for safety? If it gets out of control, the consequences would be unimaginable!

The questions came out in rapid succession, each one pointing directly to the most critical and difficult aspects of the technology.

Lin Feng stood in the center of the podium, like a pillar of strength.

He needed no preparation, no research; every question had been refined and tested a thousand times over a hundred days of simulations in the system space. His answers were as precise as a scalpel, explaining everything from theoretical boundaries to engineering details, from the limitations of existing technology to breakthroughs in new solutions.

At the end of the first six hours, the venue staff brought out light meals. But no one left their seats; most people ate their meals while continuing to study the materials on the screen or discussing things quietly with their neighbors.

Sitting in the third row, Mr. Chen watched this scene with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

He knew all too well the weight of these experts present—they were not easily swayed; each and every one of them had risen to their current position as an industry leader through genuine talent and expertise. To convince them, impressive theories alone were not enough; a solid foundation, clear logic, and a feasible path were essential.

Lin Feng is conquering these most discerning minds with an unprecedented technological demonstration.

In the second twelve-hour session, the questions went from basic principles to engineering details.

"Mr. Lin, regarding the first wall material of the Nuwa device, the new silicon carbide composite material you mentioned in your document, is its large-scale manufacturing process mature?"

"How do we solve the heat dissipation problem of the Heavenly Court system after continuous operations? With current technology, a high-energy laser needs to cool down for ten minutes after three firings."

How is the stability of the quantum entanglement source in quantum radar guaranteed in a real combat environment?

The issues are becoming increasingly acute and specific.

Lin Feng's answers became increasingly in-depth. He even brought up the material preparation process on the spot to explain the anti-interference redundancy scheme of the quantum source.

Each answer is accompanied by detailed data support, simulation verification results, and even original records of small-scale experiments.

Within 24 hours, the atmosphere in the conference room had completely changed.

The initial doubts and scrutiny had long been replaced by focus, excitement, and awe. The experts absorbed every point of knowledge Lin Feng explained like sponges, frequently bursting into exclamations of sudden realization.

Some people started taking notes—not to record questions, but to record inspirations. Lin Feng's explanation was like a key, unlocking the mental shackles that had bound them for years.

In the forty-eighth hour, the meeting entered its final stage.

Lin Feng's voice was somewhat hoarse, but still clear and strong: "...In conclusion, Nuwa's large-scale controlled nuclear fusion is theoretically entirely feasible. What we need is to concentrate the nation's best engineering resources to turn the blueprints into reality."

"The core advantage of the Heavenly Court missile defense system lies in prediction rather than reaction. We are not intercepting missiles, but predicting their path before they are even launched."

He looked around the room; all three hundred-plus experts were completely absorbed in their work.

"Everyone, are there any other questions?"

silence.

A silence that lasted for a full minute.

Then, the senior academician from the nuclear industry who had asked the first question slowly stood up.

He didn't ask any questions, but instead faced Lin Feng and bowed deeply.

"Mr. Lin, I have learned a great deal." The old man's voice trembled. "Today, you have shown me hope—no, not just hope, but an undeniable path."

Immediately afterwards, the chief designer of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation stood up and saluted: "The design concept of the Tianting system surpasses all existing defense systems. If it can be realized, China's skies will truly be impregnable."

One, two, three...

More than 300 experts stood up.

There was no applause, no cheers, only solemn respect—the respect of scientists for the truth, for pioneers, and for the young man who stood on the podium and conquered all doubts in forty-eight hours.

Lin Feng bowed slightly in return.

He knew that the technical persuasion had been accomplished.

Next comes an even more challenging task—turning theory into reality.

PS: I didn't check yesterday, and the number of requests for updates had reached 500. I'll make up for it with a chapter today. Chapter 4 has been released!