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

Wang Jianguo opened his mouth, pointed at the words on the paper, his lips trembling for a long time, but he couldn't squeeze out a complete sentence.

The flowers can be folded straight and must be folded.

Persuading you not to hesitate the golden garments, and persuading you to take care of your youth.

The four lines of poetry, from beginning to end, contain not a single didactic statement, nor a single word that forces you to study.

But these twenty-eight characters, each one like a heavy hammer, strike hard on people's hearts.

It tells you that you shouldn't be greedy for wealth and glory.

It tells you that youth is the most precious thing.

It tells you that when it's time to bloom, you should bloom to your fullest.

It tells you not to wait until the flower has withered to regret not picking it.

Wang Jianguo spent half his life as the principal of a key middle school, and the number of inspirational slogans he had seen could circle the school three times.

What do you mean by "Study until you drop, as hard as you can"?

What does "working hard today, passing the imperial examination tomorrow" mean?

What do you mean by "If it's not tough or tiring, senior year of high school is tasteless"?

But compared to these twenty-eight characters, all those things are utter bullshit!

One is someone standing at the school gate yelling at you, "Go study!"

One is someone standing at the end of life, smiling at you and saying, "Don't waste your precious time."

The difference in their levels is like night and day!

"A timeless line! This is definitely a line that will be passed down through the ages!"

Looking at the words on the paper and then at the nonchalant young man beside him, Wang Jianguo was overwhelmed with a sense of awe.

He originally thought he would be lucky to get a decent inspirational quote, but Ji Bai casually wrote such a masterpiece!

This isn't just an inscription for the school; it's a family heirloom left to the school!

From now on, not only in Fucheng, but throughout the province and the country, when people mention No. 99 Middle School or Jibai Affiliated High School, who won't think of this poem encouraging students to study?

Wang Jianguo held the Xuan paper, his hands trembling, feeling as if the paper weighed a ton.

He knew then that this trip would definitely not have been in vain!

Ji Bai, that kid, always manages to give people unexpected big surprises!

……

Wang Jianguo has passed away.

He left satisfied.

When he arrived, he had a noticeably thinner belly, and when he left, he felt lightheaded, his steps unsteady, as if he were walking on clouds.

He wrapped the two sheets of Xuan paper in three layers of file folders, then wrapped them in his coat, and held them tightly in his arms as if they were the Imperial Seal of the State.

All the way there, his mind was filled with that poem.

The more he savored the poem, the more wonderful it seemed, and the more unfathomable it appeared.

This is hardly a poem encouraging study!

This is a poem about life!

Young people who read this will learn to cherish their time and study hard.

Middle-aged readers will learn from the ruthlessness of time and the importance of making decisive choices.

If you read it when you're old, all you'll find is the fleeting nature of life and the many regrets.

A single poem encapsulates a person's lifelong sense of melancholy and profound understanding.

It's not just for students!

It is for all living people!

Wang Jianguo could even imagine the uproar this poem would cause once it was exposed.

He had even considered that ordinary framing was simply not enough to bear the weight of this poem.

Old Wang plans to erect a large stone at the school gate and carve the poem exactly on it.

Big rock!

It has to be a big rock!

The finest white marble!

It stands right at the entrance, with inscriptions and gold leaf, and is taller than a person.

Next to it is a sign that reads: "Written by Ji Bai, a gift to his alma mater."

The unveiling will take place on the day of the ceremony, along with the school's name.

The effect will definitely be absolutely amazing!

Wang Jianguo became more and more excited as he thought about it, and the more excited he became, the faster he walked, until he finally jogged all the way to his car.

As soon as he got into the car, Lao Wang immediately took out his phone and started frantically scrolling through his contacts.

"Hey, Lao Zhao, do you know any stone carvers?"

"Yes, the kind that carves big stones for school gates!"

"What? You're saying I'm possessed? Let me tell you, Old Zhao, I've struck gold! A treasure beyond measure!"

……

After seeing Lao Wang off, Ji Bai stretched and slumped back onto the sofa.

He silently opened the system panel.

Four days have passed since I last obtained the virtual experimental space.

I've accumulated four 100-yuan choices.

"How about... we open one?"

Ji Bai was getting restless.

Sometimes, when people have free time, they easily lose control of themselves.

"Then open one! Just one!"

Ji Bai rubbed his hands together, just like... cough cough.

"System, give me a 100-yuan option, without using the designated card, just open it normally."

[Ding! The 100-yuan option has been activated]

If you had 100 yuan, how would you spend it?

1. Complete technical solution for 3-nanometer lithography machine (60 yuan)

2. Complete solution for marine microplastic collection materials (40 yuan)

3. Complete formula of biodegradable medical suture material (30 yuan)

4. If you tell anyone "You look great today," they will be genuinely happy for three days, and during those three days they will actually become more and more beautiful (NT$20).

5. Master-level culinary skills, and every meal you cook yourself adds 5 points to the deliciousness (10 yuan).

6. You will receive an unexpected gift today (10 yuan).

……

"111, I choose 1!"

With lithography machines already available, is there any need to hesitate?

Although it's only 3 nanometers in size, on par with ASML, it's still a must-have!

Moreover, Ji Bai knew that if it was a technology more advanced than Asmail, it would either be a fragment or one of the thousand-yuan options.

For a budget of around 100 yuan, you can get access to the world's most advanced lithography technology – that's a steal!

This thing has been a bottleneck for China's semiconductor industry for decades.

Now, the complete technical solution costs sixty yuan.

What's the difference between this and giving it away for free?

As for the remaining options...

Ji Bai scanned them one by one.

While marine microplastic recycling technology and biodegradable medical materials are impressive, Ji Bai isn't particularly interested in them.

"I choose 1, 4, 5, and 6!"

I chose option 4 before, and it somehow managed to elevate my average-looking teacher to goddess level!

If we give the teacher another blow...

"hiss……"

Ji Bai gasped, unable to believe it.

Master-level culinary skills go without saying, not to mention the added bonus of +5 to deliciousness.

In the future, even if I just cook plain noodles, I'll probably be able to make them taste like they were served at a state banquet.

As for unexpected gifts, consider them as a bonus.

[Ding! Your transaction for today is complete. Please come back tomorrow.]

The moment the notification tone ended, several warm currents surged into my body simultaneously.

The most turbulent wave is the lithography machine.

Countless pieces of extremely complex knowledge flooded into Ji Bai's mind like a burst dam.

Light source system, objective lens group, dual stage, alignment system, photoresist chemistry, immersion lithography, multiple exposure technology...

All the technical details of the 3-nanometer process, including those process parameters that were classified as core secrets by foreign countries, were now clearly etched into his mind.

Ji Bai closed his eyes, feeling the vast flow of knowledge, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Next up is master-level culinary skill.

A wealth of culinary knowledge, knife skills, heat control, and ingredient handling experience flashed through Ji Bai's mind like a series of high-definition documentaries.

It not only offers Chinese food, but also includes French, Japanese, Italian and other cuisines.

Countless recipes unfold like a scroll: what kind of Sichuan peppercorns to choose for Mapo Tofu, how many layers of puff pastry to bake for Wellington steak, what temperature to control the batter for tempura...

They even know exactly how to use a pot, a knife, and a spoonful of salt to make the most exquisite flavor from the simplest ingredients.

"Awesome."

Ji Bai sighed sincerely.

From now on, I won't have to rely on takeout or Master Kong instant noodles for meals anymore.

After absorbing all the knowledge, Ji Bai took out his phone, ready to ask his old teacher to come out.

But just as I took my phone out, by sheer coincidence, a call came in.

Ji Bai raised an eyebrow.

Is it her?