Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Faced with that familiar yet unfamiliar voice, Lü Yongchang took a deep breath.

Ok.

He really put it out of his mind.

"So, what are you doing in the lab right now?"

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Su Yutong's eyes: "Academician Fang Xu asked me to be your assistant, but you haven't been in the lab, so I..."

Lü Yongchang: "..."

What a "good" deputy he is!

He silently made a mental note of it.

We need to find an opportunity to get Fang Xu to do some hard labor.

"Professor Lü?"

Su Yutong's voice interrupted Lü Yongchang's thoughts.

Lü Yongchang remained silent for a while.

This is truly a "hot potato".

Given his inherent nature, he would naturally avoid such matters while the solar crisis remains unresolved.

But now... Professor Guan Hualiang was, after all, his mentor in his past life, and Lü Yongchang felt somewhat embarrassed to disobey his "orders".

On the other hand, Lü Yongchang didn't know what to ask Su Yutong to do.

She is far from reaching the level of her previous life.

After much deliberation, Lü Yongchang sighed softly.

"Fine... since Fang Xu said so, you can study here with me."

Afterwards, Lü Yongchang gave her a general overview of the situation facing humanity.

Before Su Yutong could recover from her shock, Lü Yongchang continued without any mercy, "Let me tell you beforehand, humanity is currently in a very difficult situation."

"Our tasks are very demanding, and we basically won't have time to take care of you."

"In addition, I hope you won't disturb other researchers. Also, lab work can be very tiring."

"If you can accept this, then come with me."

After saying that, Lü Yongchang turned and walked towards the office.

Watching Lü Yongchang's departing figure, Su Yutong's expression gradually became complicated.

After a brief pause, she caught up with Lü Yongchang.

……

"Professor Lü!"

"Hello, Professor Lü!"

As Lü Yongchang entered the laboratory, greetings kept coming from the side.

A hint of surprise flashed in Su Yutong's eyes as she followed behind.

I never imagined he held such a high position in the lab!

"Yongchang?! You're finally back!"

Fang Xu suddenly jumped out from the side: "Do you know that I haven't had a single full night's sleep in order to complete that small fusion reactor!"

"Alright, alright, we can talk about this nonsense later. The situation is urgent now."

Lu Yongchang's hurried words stunned Fang Xu: "What's wrong?"

"There's a civilization on Proxima Centauri, and their coordinates have been revealed," Lü Yongchang stated succinctly. "Our research is still too slow!"

This short sentence contained so much information that Fang Xu was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

"Feed?" Lü Yongchang frowned. "Is my office still safe to enter?"

"Huh?" Fang Xu blinked, looking confused.

"My office must be covered in dust by now, hasn't it?" Lu Yongchang walked straight towards the office without pausing. "You didn't clean it for me, did you?"

"Professor Lü, I've already cleaned the office."

Lu Yongchang paused slightly as he gripped the doorknob, then pushed the door open.

Looking at the neat and tidy interior, he nodded calmly: "Well done."

"Next, I need you to help me find some books about quantum computers."

After a moment's hesitation, Lü Yongchang added, "And papers, the more the better."

Su Yutong nodded slightly, and without saying a word, turned and left.

"Quantum computers?" Fang Xu finally snapped out of his shock. "Why are you suddenly researching quantum computers?"

"Also, what exactly is this Proxima Centauri civilization you mentioned?"

Since the various data about the quantum computer had not yet been sent, Lü Yongchang took this opportunity to explain things to Fang Xu.

"incredible……"

After hearing the explanation, Fang Xu muttered to himself, "Are there really so many civilizations in the universe?"

"Have you heard of the Fermi Paradox?" Lü Yongchang shrugged. "That's roughly the idea."

"As for quantum computers, I am prepared to try to study artificial intelligence."

"Human efficiency is still too low."

Fang Xu's gaze was somewhat complicated: "Artificial intelligence... can humanity really research it now?"

"Who knows if we don't try?" Lü Yongchang chuckled. "Besides, all I need is the most basic artificial intelligence."

"Knock knock knock!"

A knock came at the door.

"Professor Lü, there is a lot of information about quantum computers. I've given you some first."

It was Su Yutong's voice.

"Come in, the door's unlocked."

Upon hearing Lü Yongchang's voice, Su Yutong gently opened the door and placed a tall stack of documents on his desk.

"Thank you for your hard work." Lu Yongchang nodded slightly and said softly, "By the way, Brother Xu, find her an office."

"No need, no need!" Su Yutong waved her hands repeatedly. "I'm just an assistant learning from experience; I don't need an office!"

Fang Xu frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "That makes sense. She's just an assistant now. If we give her an office, people will inevitably gossip."

"That……"

Lü Yongchang was caught in a dilemma.

"Professor Lü, may I study in your office?" Su Yutong met Lü Yongchang's gaze firmly. "I promise I won't disturb you."

"Furthermore, you can ask me to do anything."

After a moment of silence, Lü Yongchang nodded silently.

……

After arranging everything, Lü Yongchang buried himself in the documents in front of him.

Seeing Lü Yongchang's slightly furrowed brows as he immersed himself in his studies, Su Yutong was somewhat moved.

After a brief moment of reflection, she also buried herself in her studies.

time does not wait.

To catch up with Lü Yongchang, she must put in more effort to study.

Even if she couldn't possess the same level of knowledge, she at least couldn't hold Lü Yongchang back!

Time passed second by second, and the sky gradually darkened.

The clock on the wall slowly pointed to the number 12.

Lu Yongchang exhaled a breath of stale air, raised his head, and rubbed his eyes.

Seeing Su Yutong still engrossed in her studies, a look of satisfaction quietly appeared in his eyes.

In her previous life, she also studied diligently, constantly trying to keep up with him.

"Alright, it's about time. Go and get some rest."

"Lu Yongchang said softly."

Upon hearing Lü Yongchang's voice, Su Yutong trembled slightly.

She raised her slightly bewildered eyes and looked at Lü Yongchang.

Gradually, her gaze regained focus.

After glancing at the time, she slowly shook her head: "Professor Lü, I'm not sleepy yet."

Half an hour later.

Looking at Su Yutong, who was asleep on the table, Lü Yongchang shook his head with a wry smile.

He stood up, took a blanket from the side, and gently covered her with it.

He then sat back down at his desk.

However, this time his movements as he turned the pages and wrote were much gentler.