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While everyone was still immersed in a mix of shock and confusion, their minds blank, Chen Jun spoke calmly and resolutely: "We can discuss other matters later. I called you all here because of a crucial research and development task that requires everyone's concerted effort. Once it's successful, I'll treat you all to a hearty meal!" His voice, though calm, carried an undeniable power, clearly reaching everyone's ears in the slightly noisy space.

"Dean, you absolutely have to treat us to this meal! You've been gone for so long!" Old Song beamed, his eyes sparkling with anticipation and a hint of teasing. The sheer fervor with which Old Song and his colleagues dedicated themselves to scientific research was well-known in the industry. But in private, they were also a group of people who loved life and enjoyed good food and drinks. Hearing Chen Jun's promise to treat them to dinner, they were like children receiving their favorite candy, their faces beaming with joy.

This scene left everyone else present speechless, their jaws nearly dropping to the floor. "Good heavens, this general is actually the head of the Chinese Academy of Sciences!" "He's so young, how can he lead so many of the nation's top academicians?" The crowd whispered amongst themselves, their eyes filled with amazement and disbelief.

Previously, Mr. Lin had been filled with suspicion about Chen Jun's identity and had even almost impulsively called the police. Now, his mouth was agape, and his expression seemed frozen. He secretly rejoiced that he had restrained himself and not acted rashly. If he had actually called the police, he would probably be in serious trouble now.

As the CEO of a steel company, he knew all too well that these professors from the Chinese Academy of Sciences were the leading figures in the industry, and offending them was no laughing matter. All of this happened so suddenly, so unexpectedly, like a bizarre science fiction movie, making him feel as if he were in a dream.

"President Lin, after careful verification, they are indeed from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. We must treat them well! The laboratory and materials have been prepared according to requirements." After a thorough confirmation, the secretary hurriedly came to President Lin's side, lowered his voice, and reported respectfully.

Mr. Lin then seemed to snap out of his daze, quickly straightened his slightly disheveled clothes, and with a humble smile on his face, he strode up to Chen Jun, bowed slightly, and said with great respect, "General Chen, the laboratory and materials you need have been properly prepared here. You can bring your team to use them at any time. If you need anything else, please feel free to ask, and I will do my best to meet your requirements."

Chen Jun nodded slightly, glanced calmly into the laboratory, and said, "Thank you, but the laboratory space here is a bit small. Your company's people can just observe and learn from outside; no additional help is needed."

"Understood, understood, it is indeed a bit small, please bear with me." General Manager Lin nodded and bowed hurriedly, his face always bearing a fawning smile. Afterwards, he and the company's technical engineers quietly stayed outside, intently watching the experiment that was about to begin inside through the bright and clean glass of the laboratory.

After learning Chen Jun's true identity, everyone knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity. In this highly competitive industry, witnessing a top-tier research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducting experiments firsthand was an opportunity that was extremely rare and precious. It was far more valuable and valuable than attending any lecture or forum, and no one wanted to miss it.

"I think even for engineers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, it wouldn't be so easy to develop new materials all at once, would it?" A technician wearing glasses pushed up his glasses and whispered to his colleague next to him.

“Yes, according to General Chen’s previous description, improving the performance of existing materials tenfold is too difficult and seems unrealistic…” Another person echoed, shaking his head slightly. Although they no longer doubted Chen Jun’s identity, they still had deep doubts about the difficulty of this research and development task and its final results.

However, the news spread like wildfire throughout the company. More and more people, unable to contain their curiosity, put down their work and rushed from all directions, crowding the area outside the lab. Everyone wanted to witness this potentially miraculous experiment firsthand.

Inside the laboratory, Chen Jun, like a general commanding a vast army, stood focused and composed. He skillfully activated the various operating procedures, officially commencing the synthesis of the new material. This wasn't the first time he had collaborated with Professor Song and his team; they had spent countless days and nights together, fighting side-by-side through those dark yet passionate years of scientific research, overcoming one challenge after another. Therefore, their cooperation was extremely seamless, and they entered a tense yet orderly working state almost instantly.

From the outside, their actions resembled a meticulously choreographed dance, fluid and natural.

Chen Jun's every movement was steady and confident, his eyes always fixed on every step of the experiment, not missing a single detail. Professor Song and his team also focused on their own tasks, sometimes looking down to record data, sometimes adjusting instrument parameters; the entire team cooperated seamlessly.

Outside the laboratory, chaos erupted among the crowd.

"Damn it, bro, stop pushing! I feel like you're going to break my ribs!" A thin young man, his face flushed from being squeezed, complained loudly, his voice tinged with pain.

"This is a rare opportunity! The nation's top experts are conducting experiments themselves. If you miss this chance, you'll never have another one in your life! It won't hurt to squeeze a little; we're all here to learn!" another person shouted confidently as they pushed forward, beads of sweat forming on their forehead.

"Where are your eyes? I'm a woman!" A clear but angry female voice came from the crowd. It turned out to be a young female employee who had been pushed around like a man.

The crowd shoved and jostled, desperately pushing and shoving their way to the glass, their bodies contorted in the crush. Occasionally, screams of women could be heard, the sounds of unbearable discomfort from the pressure. But no one paid any attention; their eyes were glued to the laboratory, afraid to miss a single crucial moment.

Time slipped away amidst the chaos and anticipation. Gradually, a new change occurred in the laboratory: a substance emitting a strange luster began to take shape on the experimental table. The luster was soft yet bright, as if containing endless mysteries, like a newborn star in the universe, radiating a mysterious and alluring light.

"Look, something has been synthesized!" Someone shouted, and instantly, a chorus of exclamations erupted from outside.

"Isn't this too fast?"

"Does this thing really work?"

Although everyone witnessed the synthesis process of the new material, they were still filled with questions and concerns. After all, synthesis is only the first step in the entire research and development process; the more crucial step is to verify the performance of the new material. If the performance fails to meet expectations, all previous efforts may be in vain.

Next came the performance evaluation comparison test, which was undoubtedly the most anticipated and tense moment of the entire process. Everyone seemed frozen in place, holding their breath, their eyes fixed on the laboratory, filled with tension and anticipation.

Outside the laboratory, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, with only the sound of people breathing heavily and quietly. Those who were uncomfortable from being squeezed, including the woman who had screamed earlier, completely forgot their physical discomfort and were fully focused on anticipating the results of the experiment.

Inside the laboratory, Chen Jun, a seasoned expert in the steel industry, remained calm and composed, as if everything was under his control. He carefully placed the original steel and the newly developed steel onto the testing equipment. Then, the massive and imposing heavy-duty machine slowly started, emitting a deep rumble, like a sleeping beast awakening. Immense pressure, like an invisible yet incredibly powerful hand, slowly pressed down on the steel.

Under immense pressure, the steel quickly began to creak and groan in pain, gradually deforming. Its shape twisted and contorted under the pressure, as if struggling against the powerful force, but ultimately it gradually lost its original form.

The new steel, however, stood firm like a steadfast warrior, silently enduring the pressure without wavering. It maintained its original shape under pressure, showing no signs of deformation, demonstrating exceptional resistance to pressure.

As the pressure mounted and time ticked by, everyone's hearts were in their throats. Each second felt incredibly long, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the two steel pieces on the lab table, barely daring to breathe.

When the pressure reached ten times the limit that normal steel could withstand, the new steel finally showed a slight bend. But even so, it did not break, stubbornly enduring the enormous pressure.

What's even more astonishing is that as the pressure machine was slowly removed, the new steel seemed to possess a magical life force, instantly returning to its original shape like a spring, perfectly intact. Its perfect recovery ability shocked everyone present.

"Fuck..."

"God..."

"This is simply unbelievable..."

Outside the laboratory, the crowd, huddled together, seemed to be instantly detonated by a bomb, letting out shocked and excited exclamations.

The sound was like a surging tide, wave after wave.

"Are we dreaming? Someone step on me to wake me up!" someone shouted excitedly, incoherently.

"Brother, you've been getting your feet stepped on the whole time..."