The night before the college entrance exam results were released, I redeemed my Peking University ad

Ji Bai came out of the laboratory, his white lab coat casually draped over his arm, revealing the black T-shirt underneath.

He looked extremely relaxed, not at all like someone who had just triggered a global industrial earthquake.

Secretary Li was already waiting outside the door, his expression extremely complicated.

There was worship, there was fanaticism, there was awe, and a little bit of... lingering fear that he himself didn't even realize.

Upon seeing Ji Bai emerge, he immediately went to greet him, his eyes shining brightly.

"Ji Bai, that was a brilliant move tonight..."

Ji Bai raised an eyebrow: "It's alright, just playing around."

Just playing around.

Secretary Li smiled bitterly and repeated those four words to himself.

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Netizens may be having fun on their own, making fun of the Hausen family, and spamming "The Emperor is mighty."

Only those who have reached a certain level of understanding can comprehend the true significance of Ji Bai's actions tonight.

Where is the patent free?

Where is the benefit given to the people?

This is a deterrent!

A naked, unadorned strategic deterrence!

In one night, he sent a crystal-clear message to all technology conglomerates around the world:

I, Ji Bai, can eliminate any family that relies on patents for a living!

Superconductivity at room temperature is a nuclear weapon, but tonight's move is a conventional strike capability, a precision-guided missile.

Having nuclear weapons isn't scary; what's scary is that they not only have devastating weapons, but also the precise decapitation techniques.

What's even more terrifying is that this guy can sharpen a knife in ten days to half a month!

From today onward, all global capital groups that rely on patented technologies to monopolize the market will have to re-evaluate a proposition:

What should I do if Ji Bai sets his sights on me one day?

I can't answer that.

Nobody can answer that.

The more Secretary Li thought about it, the more impressed she became. The way she looked at Ji Bai was no different from looking at a god.

"Ji Bai, what are your plans for the future?"

Comrade Li stood ramrod straight, as if he were facing not an eighteen-year-old boy, but a leader from the Council of State Councilors.

"Next..."

Ji Bai tilted his head and thought for a moment.

He felt like he had forgotten something today.

It seems there's something quite important on my mind, but I just can't seem to remember it when it comes to saying it.

"Wait a minute, let me flash back for a moment."

He said it casually.

Secretary Li was taken aback.

Flashback?

What flashback?

Is it some kind of advanced debriefing method?

Or is it some kind of memory retrieval technology invented by Ji Bai?

Just as he was getting into the swing of things, Ji Bai's mind began to stir.

[Ding! Inspiration Flashback activated! Objective: Retrieve forgotten items for today! Cost: One use (0 uses remaining)]

Deep within my mind, a soft curtain of light silently unfolded.

The events of today flashed back in my mind like a rewind timer.

That's all for today's live stream...

"free…"

"Everyone, I'm about to start my live stream..."

"Let me get ready, we're going to the research institute in a bit..."

"Teacher, I'm a bit busy right now, I'll get back to you later..."

"Okay, okay, stop crying..."

"Glue..."

and many more!

That's it!

Li Mei's phone call!

He was extremely busy in the afternoon when Li Mei called.

He said he would go back later.

As a result, the "wait a minute" has been going on until now.

The boy's lips unconsciously curled up.

So that's what it was about.

"What's next..."

Ji Bai raised his head and looked at Secretary Li.

"Of course we're going to eat."

"Have a meal?"

Secretary Li was taken aback for a moment, then realized what was happening.

The live stream took more than an hour, involving disassembling devices, explaining scientific concepts, and discussing patents. By now it was almost completely dark, so it was time to eat.

"What would you like to eat? I'll arrange it right away."

As Secretary Li spoke, he took out his phone, ready to mobilize the logistics support team.

"No need, I'm going out to eat."

"Let's eat out?"

"Is it not allowed?" Ji Bai asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Sure! Of course! Which restaurant would you like to go to? I'll arrange it right away."

Ji Bai waved his hand: "Wait, let me ask."

"Ask?"

Whom should I ask?

Secretary Li looked completely bewildered.

He found that even in his daily life, he couldn't keep up with the pace of this young superstar.

At that moment, Ji Bai took out his phone and made a call.

The phone rang only once.

No, it didn't even finish its first sound.

The call was answered on the other end.

It's so fast it's like holding a phone the whole time.

"Feed".

Ji Bai leaned against a pillar by the lab entrance, his tone languid, with a hint of a smile:

"Sister, I'm hungry, I need some food."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

Then came a voice that was a mix of anger and laughter, even a hint of crying, and a variety of other indescribable emotions.

"Damn it! You finally remembered to call me!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Bai's lips curled up slightly.

Woman, something's not right with you.

The tone, the emotion, and the suppressed grievances.

This doesn't sound like something a homeroom teacher would say to students.

She was clearly a young wife who had been waiting for a phone call all day.

"Didn't you watch my live stream?"

"Yes, I saw it."

"Is he handsome?"

"..."

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

Several seconds later, a faint sound, barely audible and almost squeezed out from between his teeth, came through:

"……handsome……"

To be honest, Li Mei really thought Ji Bai was really handsome during the live broadcast!

Especially when he throws out patents one after another, he's even more domineering than a CEO!

Hey.

Ji Bai almost burst out laughing.

Woman, you think I can't even control you anymore?

He leaned against the doorframe, his tone becoming increasingly irritating: "What do you want to eat? Same as always, it's your treat."

"asshole!"

Li Mei muttered a curse under her breath.

This kid just showed off so many patents during the live stream, any one of which could be enough to live off for a lifetime, and now he wants her to treat him to a meal?

She's a high school teacher; her monthly salary plus performance bonus is only a few dollars.

After that last Western meal, she felt heartbroken for three whole days looking at the bill.

This time, absolutely not...

"Let's have a barbecue."

Li Mei suddenly said.

She watched the entire live stream just now.

What others see is how spirited the young man is, how he can destroy enemy ships and forts with a laugh.

But all she noticed were the dark circles under the boy's eyes.

Those were clearly signs of overwork.

During this time, that bastard must have been spending all his time in the lab.

I need to take good care of myself.

Ji Bai was surprised that Li Mei chose barbecue; he thought it would be Japanese food or something.

After all, girls always like places with a strong sense of ritual, where they can take beautiful photos and create a great atmosphere.

But he didn't mind and replied with a smile, "Sure, let's go to that Wagyu yakiniku place in the city center."

"Ji Bai!!"

The volume on the other end of the phone instantly increased.

Li Mei's chest heaved with anger.

What is that Wagyu yakiniku restaurant in the city center?

That's a top-tier high-end restaurant in Fucheng, where all the ingredients are top-grade Wagyu beef flown in by air. The average price per person starts at four figures, making it a level more expensive than the French restaurant I went to last time.

Wagyu beef is sold by the gram!

Even if she puts her entire month's salary into it, it might not be enough for even one meal.

That brat... he's definitely up to no good!