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

The clamor surrounding rejecting Tsinghua and Peking University gradually subsided, and the long summer vacation officially began.

Countless students are releasing stress and planning famous graduation trips.

Lin Feng locked himself in his study and began another arduous task without distraction—organizing the theoretical foundation of the Fuxi spacecraft.

His purpose was clear and pure.

The key to unlocking the door to Harbin Institute of Technology's core scientific research must be substantial enough to attract significant attention from the national level.

Only in this way can Fuxi truly descend into reality.

This is an extremely complicated task.

He could not, and dared not, reveal all of Fuxi's theories.

The materials science, propulsion principles, and energy systems involved are too groundbreaking.

If leaked, it will not cause surprise, but rather panic that sees him as a monster, or even unnecessary risks.

What he needs to do is carefully prune a few of the most representative branches from that towering tree of technology.

Using theories that are understandable in this era yet clearly ahead of their time, they outline an enchanting direction.

For two months, he stayed at home without leaving his house.

The desk was piled high with draft papers covered with complex formulas, structural sketches, and derivation processes.

He carefully selected and refined the materials, and finally compiled a document of more than two hundred pages entitled "A Preliminary Exploration of Some Basic Theoretical Concepts of New Type of Space-to-Space Vehicle".

This document involves a completely new aerodynamic layout optimization model.

A theory of ultra-high temperature protective coating based on improvements to existing material systems.

And most importantly, the initial conceptual design ideas for the combined cycle engine.

It's like a fragment of a meticulously drawn treasure map.

It points out the direction to move forward and shows the amazing value of the treasure, but hides the most crucial specific path and the key to unlocking the treasure.

This is enough to allow top experts to see the disruptive potential hidden behind it.

"That's about it."

Lin Feng saved the final electronic version to an encrypted USB drive and breathed a long sigh of relief.

He knew that this "brick" was heavy enough.

……

Summer vacation is over in the blink of an eye.

The day to leave home for school finally arrived.

This is the first time Lin Feng has had to leave the home he has lived in for sixteen years for an extended period.

"Son, it's cold in the Northeast, so Dad packed a few extra warm clothes in your suitcase. Don't worry about them looking ugly at school, you absolutely have to wear them!"

Lin Guodong muttered to himself as he awkwardly tried to close his bulging suitcase.

"Xiaofeng, when you're away from home, you must take good care of yourself, eat on time, and don't ruin your health by just studying too much."

With red eyes, Su Wenqing repeatedly straightened Lin Feng's already neat collar.

Seeing the undisguised concern and worry in his parents' eyes, Lin Feng's heart was touched.

In his past life, he was an orphan; in this life, this unconditional kinship is a treasure he vows to protect with his life.

He wanted to tell his parents that he was a king of soldiers in his past life, capable of handling anything.

But the words that came out were replaced by the most docile reply: "Dad, Mom, don't worry. I'll take good care of myself."

"No, I'm still worried. Dad will take you to school himself!"

"Mom will go with you too, so we can see where you'll be studying and living in the future."

Faced with his parents' decision without any explanation, Lin Feng smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's go together."

……

The atmosphere of welcoming new students was lively at the entrance of Harbin Institute of Technology.

But when Lin Feng and his family of three appeared, the excitement instantly turned into a sensation.

"Look! It's Lin Feng! The top scorer with a perfect score!"

"My God! He really came to Harbin Institute of Technology! He's even more handsome in person than in photos!"

"Junior, could I get your autograph?"

"Junior, let's take a picture together!"

In an instant, Lin Feng was surrounded by enthusiastic freshmen and seniors.

Requests for autographs and photos followed one after another.

Lin Guodong and Su Wenqing were pushed to the outer edge by the surging crowd. Looking at their son, who was surrounded in the center but still handled the situation calmly, they smiled with a mix of pride and helplessness.

Fortunately, a calm voice shrugged things off in time: "Dear students, please maintain order! Lin Feng has just arrived at the school and needs to complete the enrollment procedures. Please understand!"

The timely appearance of Chen Jingming, the director of the admissions office, acted like a solid reef, separating the crowd.

After escaping the encirclement, Chen Jingming led the way while whispering to Lin Feng:

"Lin Feng, Principal Tang knows you're registering today, and he specifically asked me to take you to his office. He really wants to see you."

"Principal Tang? Academician Tang Guohong?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's heart skipped a beat.

He certainly knew what the name meant.

He was one of the founders of China's aerospace industry, a truly unparalleled national hero and a pillar of the nation!

He never expected that this busy old man would want to see him on the first day of school.

"Yes." Chen Jingming nodded affirmatively, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

Lin Guodong, listening from the side, was dumbfounded, rubbing his hands excitedly: "Academician Tang...? Wife, we're getting to meet the real deal thanks to our son!"

Su Wenqing could not hide her excitement and nodded vigorously.

Although she is a university professor, she is miles behind national pillars like Academician Tang Guohong.

After completing the enrollment process, Chen Jingming led Lin Feng and his family to the administration building.

Walking down the quiet corridor, Lin Feng could clearly hear his heartbeat quickening.

This is not just because I am about to meet a legendary figure.

More importantly, he knew that the opportunity had arrived!

A gentle knock came at the office door, and a mild yet resonant voice replied, "Come in."

Upon entering, one sees an elderly man, dressed in a simple Zhongshan suit, with white hair but a vigorous spirit, hunched over a desk piled high with books and documents.

He raised his head, took off his reading glasses, and looked at Lin Feng with gentle eyes.

"Principal, this is Lin Feng. These two are his parents," Chen Jingming introduced respectfully.

"Hello, Principal Tang!" Lin Feng greeted respectfully.

Lin Guodong and Su Wenqing also hurriedly greeted them, their expressions both reserved and excited.

"Okay, okay, welcome to Harbin Institute of Technology." Academician Tang Guohong stood up, smiling kindly and without any airs.

He walked up to Lin Feng, examined him carefully, and said with admiration in his eyes, "Lin Feng, you have brought a tremendous surprise to Harbin Institute of Technology."

"Your college entrance exam paper, especially the last extension question in the physics paper, had such imaginative and ingenious problem-solving approaches that even this old man like me benefited greatly."

"Thank you for the compliment, Principal," Lin Feng replied humbly.

"Choosing Harbin Institute of Technology means you might lose some worldly prestige and more readily available resources. Have you thought it through?" Tang Guohong's tone carried a hint of probing.

"I've thought it through, Principal." Lin Feng's gaze was firm. "This place is closer to my ideal."

Tang Guohong nodded in satisfaction, offered a few words of encouragement to Lin Feng, and thanked Lin Guodong and his wife for cultivating an outstanding talent for the country.

The conversation seemed poised to end in a harmonious atmosphere.

Academician Tang Guohong also prepared to return to his desk to continue working.

Just then, Lin Feng knew that the most crucial moment had arrived.

He stepped forward and solemnly took out the encrypted USB drive and a printed summary from his backpack.

"Principal Tang, these are some preliminary thoughts and learning experiences I've compiled during my vacation regarding the aerospace field. They may be somewhat... immature. I hope to receive your criticism and corrections."

His tone was humble and sincere.

Academician Tang Guohong had clearly seen far too many "brilliant ideas" submitted by students. He accepted the paper with a smile and a gentle attitude: "Oh? It's good that young people have ideas and are willing to explore. I'll take a look."

He casually placed the USB drive and documents on the table without checking them immediately.

This is a normal reaction.

But Lin Feng's next words made his hand pause slightly.

"Principal, this mainly involves an aerodynamic layout optimization model that may be applicable to space shuttle vehicles, and... a preliminary concept for a combined cycle engine."

The words "combined cycle engine" seemed to possess a magical power, instantly capturing Tang Guohong's attention.

His eyes suddenly sharpened, and he picked up the thin summary again, quickly flipping through it.

At first, his expression carried the tolerance of an elder looking at a younger person's work.

But soon, that composure vanished.

His brow furrowed and relaxed at times, his reading speed slowed down, his eyes became more and more focused, and even revealed an incredulous shock.

The atmosphere in the office unconsciously became heavy.

Lin Guodong and Su Wenqing held their breath, not daring to make a sound.

Chen Jingming also noticed something was wrong, and his expression turned serious.

Suddenly, Academician Tang Guohong abruptly raised his head, his gaze sharp as lightning, and stared directly at Lin Feng.

That gaze no longer belonged to a kind elder, but to a top scientist shouldering a heavy national responsibility, filled with scrutiny and extreme seriousness.

Instead of pressing for technical details, he asked a crucial question in a deep voice:

"Lin Feng, besides you, who else has seen this document?"

The heavy weight that had been hanging over Lin Feng's heart finally lifted.

He knew he had succeeded.

This "stepping stone" not only opened the door, but also ignited a thunderous thought process in the heart of this national hero.

He met Academician Tang Guohong's penetrating gaze and answered calmly and clearly:

"Reporting to the principal, all theoretical derivations and concepts were completed independently by me. Besides me, you are the first reader."

Inside the office, you could hear a pin drop.

Academician Tang Guohong stared intently at Lin Feng, as if trying to get to know this sixteen-year-old boy all over again.

After a long silence, he took a deep breath and, in an extremely solemn tone, instructed Chen Jingming:

"Jingming, please take Lin Feng's parents to the lounge to rest. Lin Feng and I need to talk privately!"