Genius Club

Chapter 356

Chapter 356: Chapter 38 Just Outside Where There Are Many People Chapter 356: Chapter 38 Just Outside Where There Are Many People Dean Gao Yan’s expression was grave as he grasped Lin Xian’s arm and headed toward the door of the office, displaying an impatient urgency.

This left Chu Shanhe truly unable to sit still.

What had incensed Dean Gao to such a degree?

Wasn’t a reprimand in front of the others enough?

Did he need to move to another location to give a stern lecture?

He hastily got up to follow.

However—

“Shanhe, wait here.

...

I’d like to have a word with Lin Xian alone.”

Just as Chu Shanhe had risen, Dean Gao’s look pressed him back into his seat.

This...

Chu Shanhe didn’t know whether to sit or stand.

In the blink of an eye, Dean Gao Yan and Lin Xian had already left the office and disappeared around the corridor corner.

Chu Shanhe had never seen the usually composed and foundational pillar of China, Dean Gao, walk with such quick, small steps before.

…

Clang!

Dean Gao Yan pulled Lin Xian into a small laboratory and shut the heavy steel door with a loud bang.

Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, gently placing the manuscript he had been clutching onto the lab bench and turning to Lin Xian:

“Mr.

Lin, earlier when Shanhe was present, there were things I found inconvenient to say, hence...

I had to invite you here for a detailed conversation.”

“It’s no trouble at all, Dean Gao,”

Lin Xian gestured.

As a junior, how could he deserve such a prominent figure as Dean Gao calling him Mister?

He hurriedly said:

“I’m your junior; you can simply call me ‘young man.'”

“No, no, no...”

Dean Gao suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, laughed awkwardly, then stepped forward to grasp Lin Xian’s hand and guided him to sit down, taking a seat himself opposite Lin Xian:

“Heh, Lin Xian, I hope you won’t mind the words I said just now.

It’s not that we academicians and professors dislike hearing others’ opinions or discussing academic issues with them.”

“It’s just that...

in our positions, every day, many people come to us with various, so-called ‘academic achievements’; some are introduced by friends, which are still fine for a discussion, but the vast majority who come with their supposed academic achievements are amateur scientists.”

“These amateur scientists often lack even the most fundamental theoretical knowledge, which leads them to boldly propose many wild fantasy ideas without fear of their ignorance.

You may not know this, but every day, the inbox of Dragon Science Academy and even my personal inbox, receive many emails like ‘I have invented a Perpetual Motion Machine’ or ‘I have proven the Goldbach conjecture.'”

“Among those, the most we receive are about Perpetual Motion Machines because these amateur scientists don’t understand the complexities, and the Perpetual Motion Machine, defined as something that can never be successfully developed, has become their favorite field to delve into.”

“Just the other day, there was a man who repeatedly sent us emails, getting no reply, and he came directly to the door of Dragon Science Academy, claiming he would rather die than not convey his Perpetual Motion Machine theory, saying he had changed the world.

When our receptionist listened...”

“His theory of a Perpetual Motion Machine was to use a water pump to draw water up to the rooftop from the first floor, then let the flowing water drive a generator to produce electricity, and the electricity generated would power the water pump, thus forming a complete Perpetual Motion Machine system...

There are many such examples.

That’s why I said what I did earlier; I hope you don’t misunderstand.”@@@@

…

Lin Xian could see it.

Dean Gao Yan had said so much, to correct the impression left by his earlier words, essentially worrying that it might cause Lin Xian to have a negative opinion of him.

This also indirectly indicated...

That manuscript on controlled nuclear fusion and Cold Fusion Technology had to be correct, which was why Dean Gao Yan’s attitude underwent a 180-degree transformation.

Lin Xian shook his head and smiled:

“It’s good that you have such intentions.

The nation will definitely welcome it and absolutely won’t let such a significant contribution go unnoticed.

If you are truly indifferent to fame and wealth… then at least allow me to report this matter to the nation, to give you the reward and honor you deserve.”

However…

Lin Xian still shook his head, declining.

Even though the Seven Sins had been eliminated by now, Copernicus and the Genius Club still existed, and it was also difficult to discern good from evil.

At this time, “the shot at the bird that sticks its head out” seemed prudent; it’s better to have fewer things to worry about.

Xu Yun, Tang Xin, Dr.

Pang Simai—all died after their research findings were published.

Even 600 years later, the father of Big Face Cat in the second dream was the same.

It was only after he wrote to the magazine and mailed his research findings that the Genius Club sent someone to take him away.

[Exposure comes with risk.]

His purpose in coming here was only to borrow the Guizhou Sky Eye; matters of fame, wealth, and honors would only bring unnecessary troubles and dangers.

Moreover, if he left this achievement with Dragon Science Academy, it would be much safer.

Firstly, the Dragon Science Academy would certainly not disclose this content; it was a matter of national secrecy, so zealous in hiding it, who would voluntarily speak out?

Secondly, a great scientist like Dean Gao Yan, who cares for the whole world and the nation, would definitely not claim the manuscript as his own or take the title of father of cold fusion for himself… Given his character and style, he would surely attribute this research achievement to the entire Institute of Nuclear Physics at Dragon Science Academy and not to an individual.

This was the safest way to handle it, avoiding startling the grass and thus the snakes within.

Unless decades or centuries later, when one day China completely conquers Cold Fusion Technology and creates actual products, will the whole world know that China has kept such an ace up its sleeve.

By that time…

This bill would not fall on Dean Gao Yan, nor on himself.

Safety first.

“So Dean Gao, regarding the manuscript, I hope that only the two of us in this world know about it, and don’t tell any third person.”

Gao Yan intended to persuade Lin Xian to accept the honors and national awards he deserved.

But seeing Lin Xian’s firm attitude, he eventually gave up.

“Ah…”

He sighed, showing a smile of relief:

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a young person of high moral character, with such concern for the family and nation, who is indifferent to fame and wealth.

I believe you have your reasons, your own difficulties; hence… apart from expressing my respect, I won’t say much more.”

“Rest assured, I guarantee with my integrity that once we exit this door, no second person will know about this manuscript.

And I will apply to the nation to carry out the research of Cold Fusion Technology as the highest classified secret, not to disclose any information or let anyone claim the technology… It all belongs to the nation, all as an unpublicized secret.”

“But… Lin Xian.

The following words are just between the two of us.

You have made such a significant contribution to the nation without any return, and personally, I feel somewhat remorseful.

Therefore, if you need any help in the future, just ask me, and don’t be shy!

As long as it’s not against principles and not overly excessive, I will certainly try my best to solve it for you!”

“I’m not just being polite, Lin Xian.

The nation owes you a great favor, and as the only one who knows, I must take on this responsibility.

Although it sounds a bit self-promoting… I’m of an age now where I still have some influence in various fields.”

At this, Dean Gao Yan laughed embarrassingly.

For someone of his age and position, it was indeed a bit embarrassing to say such “boastful” and “self-aggrandizing” immodest words.

But in order not to make Lin Xian feel he was just being polite, he had to make these assurances to Lin Xian:

“There’s a saying that having an elder at home is a treasure, and that’s the situation I’m in.

Being older, I’ve held many positions and taught many students; there are my former students and subordinates everywhere.

Wouldn’t they give some regard to their old teacher?”

Lin Xian smiled slightly.

He had finally waited for these words…

“Not to conceal from you, Dean Gao, I indeed have a favor to ask.”