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

The veterans were placed in the special observation area of ​​the Qinglong base.

The environment here is more comfortable than in a nursing home, but the security is also much tighter—not to guard against them, but to protect them. Each elderly person has a dedicated medical team monitoring them 24 hours a day, with hourly physiological data transmitted directly to the central control center, and every meal is a carefully prepared medicinal diet by a nutritionist.

Lin Feng personally devised an observation plan: continuous monitoring for thirty days, during which three comprehensive physical examinations were conducted, focusing on assessing gene stability, immune system adaptability, and the long-term effects of telomere repair.

"Gentlemen, this month might be a bit dull," Lin Feng explained at the entrance to the observation area. "But to ensure absolute safety, we need the most complete data."

The scarred veteran waved his hand: "What's so boring about it? Back in the day, we'd lie in the tunnels for half a month at a time, that was real boredom. Now we have beds to sleep in, food to eat, and TV to watch—we're living the good life!"

The other veterans nodded with smiles.

They really don't care.

Having lived to this age and experienced the rejuvenation effect of the Azure Dragon Elixir, everything seems new and exciting. Some people test their new physical strength on the treadmill every day, some wear reading glasses to learn how to use a tablet, and some pull the medical staff to tell stories of their battles back then—when they get excited, their voices are loud and they gesture wildly, not at all like eighty or ninety-year-olds.

Looking at these veterans who had regained their vitality, Lin Feng felt an indescribable sense of relief.

After settling everything in, he went alone to the rooftop terrace of the base.

Lin Feng took out the red encrypted phone and dialed Old Chen's private line.

"Old Chen, the first phase of clinical trials for the Azure Dragon primary gene drug... has been successful."

He used the simplest and most direct expression, without embellishment or exaggeration.

There was a five-second silence on the other end of the phone.

Then, Old Chen's voice, tinged with suppressed excitement, rang out: "Data?"

"All 37 volunteers were safe. Their average physiological age was reversed by 20 years, telomeres were lengthened by 15%, immune system function was improved by 40%, and basal metabolic rate was optimized by 35%. There were no adverse reactions and no genetic abnormalities."

With each piece of data Lin Feng reported, the breathing on the other end of the phone became heavier.

When the last piece of data was mentioned, Mr. Chen's voice trembled noticeably:

"Okay...okay...okay!"

The old man said "good" three times in a row, each word seeming to burst forth from the depths of his chest.

"Lin Feng, do you know what this means?" Old Chen took a deep breath. "It means that our Chinese nation will truly realize its millennia-old dream of everyone being like a dragon. It means that every individual in this nation will have a longer healthy lifespan, stronger physical fitness, and more abundant creativity."

"It means," he paused, his tone becoming extremely solemn, "that we are creating... a completely new stage of human civilization."

Lin Feng held the phone without saying a word.

He knew the weight of every word Old Chen spoke.

Qinglong Medicine is not a health supplement; it's a comprehensive enhancement of one's life level. When 1.4 billion people have been vaccinated, the quality of the nation's population will undergo a qualitative change—diseases will decrease, life expectancy will increase, energy levels will be high, and learning and innovation abilities will leap to unimaginable heights.

What kind of future will that be?

A golden age where there are almost no major diseases, everyone can work until they are 100, and the golden creative period for scientists, artists, and engineers is more than doubled.

"I've already made the arrangements for the Phase II clinical trial," Professor Chen continued. "This time, we're expanding to 3,000 participants, covering all age groups and health conditions. If all goes well, we can launch a nationwide vaccination program in two years."

"Understood." Lin Feng nodded. "The Azure Dragon Laboratory will fully cooperate."

As the call was about to end, Old Chen suddenly asked, "Lin Feng, what are your plans next? Do you need to rest for a while?"

This question surprised Lin Feng slightly.

Just as he was about to answer, a familiar notification sound arrived from deep within his mind:

【Ding! 】

[A primary gene-based drug developed under the host's leadership has been successfully manufactured in the real world.]

[Project rewards are now being distributed...]

[Reward 1: The complete manufacturing process of a space-based aircraft carrier]

A torrent of knowledge surged into consciousness like the Big Bang.

It's not a collection of scattered technical fragments, nor a theoretical framework; it's complete to the extreme—from the smelting formula of the first special alloy to the installation torque of the last rivet; from the magnetic confinement parameters of the fusion thruster to the core algorithms of the artificial intelligence shipborne system; from the microbial community ratio of the ecological circulation cabin to the stress distribution curve of the carrier-based aircraft catapult track…

all.

Everything about space carriers.

[Description: Covers the entire manufacturing process of the space-based aircraft carrier Xuanyuan: 1200 meters in length, standard configuration. Includes: space assembly technology for ultra-large structural components (mastered), core material preparation process for curvature drive engines (breakthrough achieved), artificial gravity field generator production process (perfected), quantum entanglement communication array integration solution (optimized)...]

[Note: All technological barriers have been overcome, and current industrial capabilities can support construction. Estimated construction period: 12 months for basic industrial preparation, 24 months for orbital assembly, totaling 36 months for the first ship to enter service.]

Lin Feng's breath caught in his throat at that moment.

Space carrier.

That was temporarily shelved due to limitations in the current level of industrial development.

That colossal starship that had been simulated countless times in the system space, yet whose technological barriers remained unbroken.

Now... have all the technological barriers been broken?

The system seemed to understand his previous regrets, and at the moment he completed the Azure Dragon Potion, it presented him with this most precious and crucial gift.

"Reward Two: Cash Reward - 5000 million Chinese Yuan"

The funds have been injected in compliance with regulations.

The notification tone has ended.

Lin Feng stood there, his hand holding the phone trembling slightly.

It wasn't excitement, but a kind of... awe-inspiring shock.

"Lin Feng? What's wrong?" came Old Chen's puzzled voice from the phone.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"Old Chen," his voice was a little dry with excitement, "I... have a new direction for the future."

"Oh? What is it?"

"I can't say right now." Lin Feng looked at the night sky, at the twinkling stars. "I still need to refine some of my theories."

He didn't say it explicitly, and Old Chen didn't ask any further questions.

Then came a voice with a smile: "Okay, I'll be waiting. Let me know in advance what preparations are needed."

The call has ended.

Lin Feng stood on the terrace for a long time.

The night breeze ruffled his hair, and the waves of the East China Sea murmured softly at his feet. In his mind, the space carrier named Xuanyuan was slowly awakening from the blueprints, its 1,200-meter-long hull unfurling, its solar panels spreading like phoenix wings, and its fusion thrusters illuminating like stars…

Thirty-six months.

Three years.

Three years later, this giant ship, carrying the dreams of Chinese civilization and the stars, will soar in near-Earth orbit, becoming the first true space carrier in human history.

What he had to do was to pave all the way for its birth over the next three years.

The next morning, Lin Feng packed his luggage quickly.

The core members of the Azure Dragon Laboratory saw him off at the base entrance.

Academician Zhang held his hand: "Chief Engineer Lin, please rest assured about the Phase II clinical trial. We will strictly follow the protocol."

"Thank you all for your hard work," Lin Feng said solemnly. "I'm entrusting the Azure Dragon Potion to you."

"Are you going to...?"

"I'll go home for a while," Lin Feng smiled. "Then... I'll start the next project."

A chartered plane flew to the mountain city.

This time, Lin Feng did not enter the system space for simulation on the plane. He simply leaned against the porthole, quietly watching the land rushing past below.

Fields, rivers, cities, mountains... this land he loved so much is recovering from the wounds of the virus.

The plane landed in the mountain town at dusk.

Lin Feng did not inform his family and took a taxi home.

The aroma of dinner wafted out as I opened the door.

"Dad!" Lin Sibin was the first to spot him and rushed into his arms like a little cannonball.

Lin Chuxue followed closely behind, hugging his leg: "Big brother! How long are you staying this time?"

Shen Moran poked her head out of the kitchen, her eyes filled with undisguised delight: "Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I didn't even make your favorite dishes..."

Su Wenqing wiped her hands and walked over: "It's good that you're back. I'll go get two more dishes."

Lin Guodong put down his newspaper, looked his son up and down, and nodded: "You've lost weight, but you seem to be in good spirits."

This is home.

No explanation or reason is needed; your return is the greatest joy.

For the next month, Lin Feng lived a peaceful life.

He takes his children to school every morning, plays chess with his father in the morning, takes a walk with his wife in the evening, and tells stories to his children at night.

The family went to many places over the weekend.

Go fruit picking at farms in the suburbs, go fishing by the river, watch the sunrise in the mountains, and eat snacks in the old town.

The last day, after dinner.

Lin Feng sat on the balcony, with his two children nestled beside him and Shen Moran leaning on his shoulder.

"Are you leaving tomorrow?" his wife asked softly.

"Yes." Lin Feng nodded. "This time... it might take a bit longer."

"How long?"

"About three years," Lin Feng said without hiding anything.

Shen Moran was silent for a moment, then squeezed his hand: "Go ahead. I'll take care of things at home."

There were no complaints, no attempts to keep them, only complete trust and support.

This is his wife.

These are his family members.

The next morning, Lin Feng quietly left while the children were fast asleep.

He didn't say goodbye, but simply placed a gentle kiss on each child's forehead.

He left a note on his wife's pillow:

"Wait for me to come back."

Shen Moran was already awake. Looking at the note, she walked to the window, watched her husband's car disappear around the street corner, and murmured to herself, "I'll wait for you. I'll wait no matter how long it takes."

The plane soared into the sky and flew towards Harbin.

Harbin Institute of Technology, a small, independent courtyard.

When Lin Feng pushed open the study door, everything was as before.

After Lin Feng sat down, he directly entered the system simulation space.