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

Seven days in the mountain city, time passed gently.

Although Lin Guodong and Su Wenqing did not ask further, they noticed their son's hidden disappointment with the most delicate care.

They tacitly put aside all their worried questions and instead filled every moment of Lin Feng's return home with pure companionship.

The screams of a roller coaster, the lively atmosphere of a family hot pot restaurant with its bubbling red oil, and the leisurely stroll along the streams and bridges of an ancient town in Jiangnan.

There are no goals, no talk of the future, only the most ordinary laughter and companionship of a family.

This simple warmth, like a gentle stream, quietly soothed Lin Feng's heart, which had been slightly sore from the setback caused by Fuxi.

His parents' silent support and unconditional love were the deepest soil from which he rebuilt his strength.

The night before my departure, we had a warm family dinner.

Lin Feng put down his chopsticks and glanced at his parents' concerned faces. The light in his eyes had returned to its clear and firm state.

"Dad, Mom, I've rested enough. I'm going back to school tomorrow."

Lin Guodong nodded vigorously and served his son another bowl of hot soup.

"Good boy! Dad knew you'd be alright! Remember, even if the sky falls, your family will hold it up. Your mom and I will always be your support!"

Su Wenqing's eyes were slightly moist, but her smile remained as gentle as ever.

"Xiaofeng, don't push yourself too hard. Whatever choice you make, Mom will be proud of you. Your safety and health are the most important things."

The following day, we saw each other off at the airport.

There was not much sorrow at parting, only a tight embrace and eager eyes hoping for their son's success.

Lin Feng turned and walked towards the security checkpoint, his steps steady and his back straight.

The brief respite had already given him a boost of energy.

His journey is to the stars and the sea, but even more so, it is the solid path to the rise of this land beneath his feet.

He wants to use his knowledge and wisdom to make China stronger, more prosperous, and more inviolable!

The plane landed in the ice city, and the crisp, familiar air invigorated him.

Returning to Harbin Institute of Technology, I carried with me a clearer understanding after reflection and a more defined goal.

Without delay, Lin Feng immediately dialed Academician Tang Guohong's number.

"Principal, I have returned to school."

Mr. Tang's gratified voice came from the other end of the phone.

"It's good that you're back. Are you at peace now?"

"It's decided." Lin Feng said calmly. "Next, I plan to change the direction of my research."

Upon hearing this, Tang Guohong laughed heartily.

"No rush, we need to proceed steadily. Settle in first, and if you need anything, just let me know."

"Remember, you have the support of not only the school, but also us old guys. Go for it."

A brief call, yet it carried immense weight.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Feng felt even more confident.

He returned to his single dormitory room, which he had left two years ago.

Pushing open the door, the room was bright and clean, spotless, with even the desk furnishings exactly as they had been when he left.

Clearly, it has been carefully maintained by someone over the past two years.

This silent care warmed his heart.

After tidying up a bit, I washed away the dust of my journey.

Standing by the window, I watched the students carrying books rushing around downstairs, and listened to the faint noise from the playground in the distance.

Campus life seems to remain the same.

But he knew all too well that everything had changed.

Fuxi's setbacks were a valuable tempering, transforming him from an idealist who envisioned a blueprint for the cloud into a more pragmatic strategist.

Cutting-edge technology is nothing but a mirage if it cannot be implemented.

Now, he needs to change course—not to lower his aspirations, but to contribute to the country.

That afternoon, he once again stepped into the vast sea of ​​books in the Harbin Institute of Technology Library.

This place, once the fertile ground from which he drew nourishment, will now become his "command center" for planning the next battle.

Instead of heading straight to the specialized area, he sat down in the quiet general reading area, with a blank notebook spread out in front of him.

He needs a systematic review and precise positioning.

Develop practical, cutting-edge technologies that can rapidly and effectively enhance China's national strength and security.

It must be based on the current or short-term achievable local industrial level and material technology.

Which fields have "technological gaps" that, once broken through, could generate huge chain reactions?

Lin Feng closed his eyes and concentrated, his photographic memory allowing the knowledge system in his mind to unfold like a dazzling galaxy.

Materials, energy, information, manufacturing... countless branches and threads are clearly presented.

He first filters out future technologies that require disruptive fundamental theories or ultra-extreme processes.

With keen insight, he gradually focused on several key and urgent areas.

After a week of almost tireless study and deduction.

Leveraging the vast resources available to the library with the highest access authority—from publicly available academic papers to internal technical briefings, from basic textbooks to cutting-edge preprints.

Based on his profound understanding of the current state of domestic industry, Lin Feng ultimately identified two key areas of focus that were of the greatest strategic value and had the most feasible existing technological foundation.

Direction 1: Wings of a Great Power, Guarding the Sky.

Although Fuxi's work was temporarily delayed, his theoretical treasure trove remained untarnished.

Lin Feng discovered that the secondary technologies involved, such as advanced aerodynamic layout, flight control system, and some materials science, could be reduced in size and reorganized.

Based on this, it is entirely possible to design a heavy attack helicopter that surpasses all current models in service.

This is not a simplified version of Fuxi, but a brand-new "sharp sword" tailored to meet the needs of air superiority and land aviation support within the atmosphere.

While there has been some accumulation in related fields in China, key performance has always been hampered by the engine, composite materials, and overall design.

A breakthrough here would directly and significantly enhance national defense capabilities, which would be of great significance and likely to yield quick results.

Direction Two: The Chip Debt Must Be Overcome.

Another major hurdle to overcome is semiconductors.

A week of research allowed Lin Feng to clearly see the shocking dependence on foreign countries and the pain of being "strangled" by them in China's chip industry.

The embargo on high-end lithography machines restricts design software and makes manufacturing processes dependent on others.

There are teams in China tackling this challenge, but they often struggle due to weak theoretical foundations and unclear technical approaches.

Lin Feng carefully analyzed the publicly available reports on domestic process levels and the global development trajectory of lithography technology.

He concluded that with the existing domestic precision machining, optics, materials, and control industries, the situation was as follows:

With a complete, accurate, and domestically tailored theoretical design and engineering solution for EUV lithography machines, and by concentrating our efforts, we are over 70% confident that we can build China's own high-end lithography machine in a relatively short period of time!

This is not only about solving the problem of chip self-sufficiency, but also a crucial battle to unlock the full potential of the entire information industry!

The two directions, one military and one civil, both concern the fate of the nation and both stand on the threshold of realistic feasibility.

Lin Feng drew thick circles for the two directions in his notebook.

He closed his notebook and looked out the window.

The setting sun bathed the ancient campus in golden light, which also illuminated the rekindled, more fervent and rational flame in his eyes.

"Fuxi" represents the future, while "Foundation" represents the present.

What they hold in their hands now are the "Spear of Breaking the Formation" and the "Hammer of Forging the Core," which can immediately change the status quo and solidify the foundation.

When I got back to the dormitory, it was already late at night.

Lin Feng locked the door and calmed his mind.

[Do you wish to enter the technology simulation space?]

"Yes."

A pure white space unfolds, with light flowing through the central operating platform.

This time, he did not call upon "Fuxi".

He stood in front of the platform, his voice clear and firm, and issued new instructions.

"Initiate a new project: codenamed Dragon Abyss and Flame."

"start!"

Inside the space, the light suddenly intensified.

On one side, there is airflow simulation, metal molecule assembly, and engine blade rotation.

On the other side, the calculation of light paths, the precise arrangement of mirror groups, and the control algorithms flow like a waterfall.