My winter break homework was exposed, and I, a vocational school student, am now being snapped up by

"An academician? An academician of the Longke Academy of Sciences?"

"if not?"

Dean Hou smiled and said, "Next year is the year for the election of academicians. Lao Qian, and the others in your project team talked to me and felt that based on your contributions this time, plus your achievement of solving two world mathematical conjectures, it is enough for you to enter the Longke Academy of Sciences!"

"But I haven't even graduated with my PhD yet!"

"So what? Just look at your achievements and accomplishments in the theoretical field. Even compared to those old hands at our Longke Academy!"

Now, all you have to do is nod, and Old Qian and his team will write you a letter of recommendation.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "We'll talk about it later. It's still a long way off."

Dean Hou waved his hand dismissively.

"What do you mean 'too early'? It's only six months. Just give your approval now, and I'll personally write you a letter of recommendation!"

Lin Chen frowned and gave the two of them a strange look.

Why are these two guys so enthusiastic about getting into Longke Academy?

He tentatively asked, "If I nod, is there anything else you need me to do?"

"There's nothing you need to do! You'll just need to fill out an application form!"

The two men, thinking Lin Chen had agreed, smiled with satisfaction.

Then Qian Runyang accidentally revealed his true colors.

"By the way, when you fill out the form, remember to write our Longke Academy of Sciences' Institute of Chemistry in the application section!"

Dean Hou seemed to realize something and coughed lightly.

But it was too late; Lin Chen finally understood their intentions.

So it turns out that all they wanted was for me to become an academician as a chemist!

"I've got it. You can remind me when the time comes."

"Alright! It's a deal then!"

After finishing his story, Dean Hou left the laboratory satisfied.

After seeing Dean Hou off, Qian Runyang did not leave immediately, but instead pulled Lin Chen back to his office.

"Lin Chen, could you prepare a paper about Xingyan for me later? I'll contact a journal and get it published for you."

"A paper? Dean Qian, can Xingyan publish papers abroad?"

Lin Chen was somewhat surprised.

Generally, technologies like those involving aerospace, such as those related to Xingyan, are too important to be published as academic papers.

Therefore, Lin Chen never intended to publish any papers based on Xingyan.

Unexpectedly, Dean Qian took the initiative to suggest that he publish the paper.

Dean Qian explained with a smile, "Lin Chen, I have already reported the matter of Star Rock. After discussion and research, the higher-ups believe that the manufacturing technology of Star Rock is not actually complicated. The key lies in the formula ratio and the sequence of various reactions."

If those people outside are willing to pay any price, they can figure it out themselves.

Instead of doing that, let's just announce it openly! Let's create some trouble for them. After all, our country has been under considerable pressure these past few years.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately understood the superiors' meaning.

In recent years, China has continued to develop, and the United States has launched an offensive in all aspects in order to suppress China.

In this context, nothing is more inspiring than the emergence of a technology that can disrupt the strategic landscape.

And coincidentally, Star Rock is this kind of technology.

This thing is of great strategic significance, but its manufacturing process and formula are not complicated at all.

Otherwise, this thing couldn't have been created by a hairdresser named Tony.

The complexity of Star Rock lies in the proportions of its recipe and the manufacturing process.

It's like a broken puzzle piece.

If you're willing to spend the time and effort, you'll eventually succeed.

If the Dragon Kingdom intends to put Star Rock into use, then the existence of Star Rock will naturally be exposed.

After learning about the effects of Star Rock, the United States naturally began to increase its investment in an attempt to replicate it.

Rather than waiting for the Americans to quietly discover and publicize Star Rock, it's better to make an official announcement ourselves to inspire people!

"I understand."

Seeing Lin Chen nod, Qian Runyang added with a smile, "Send the paper to me when it's finished. I'll check it out for you. This is probably your first time writing a purely theoretical paper, right? I'll take a look so you don't make any mistakes."

"Then trouble you."

Lin Chen smiled and agreed.

Scientific papers are all open to the world.

However, while they wanted to publicize the existence of Star Rock, they didn't need to actually reveal its secrets to others.

If Americans want to know, they can spend money and people to guess!

After that, Lin Chen prepared the paper in less than a night.

After all, this paper is quite simple. Some core concepts can't be discussed, so that's all that can be said. With Lin Chen's typing speed, he can finish it in an hour or two.

After sending the paper to Qian Runyang's email address, Lin Chen stopped paying attention to it.

In the days that followed, Lin Chen continued to lead the project team in their sprint toward research on Star Rock.

During this period, with Qian Runyang's help, Lin Chen's paper was published in a scientific journal at the fastest speed.

And it first caused a sensation in the overseas materials and chemistry communities.

The legendary material Star Rock, which had supposedly disappeared, has miraculously reappeared in the hands of the people of the Dragon Kingdom!

Immediately, the overseas academic community was abuzz with discussion.

The United States, which had previously attempted to acquire Starrock technology, received the news immediately.

At Mar-a-Lago, the current US president leisurely hit a golf ball in front of him, then, while watching the ball's trajectory, asked the newly appointed NASA Administrator Isaacman, who stood respectfully to the side.

"Star Rock? Is that some kind of rock?"

"No, Mr. Datong, this is a high-temperature resistant material. It is said that this material can withstand temperatures of 10,000 degrees Celsius!"

"Ten thousand degrees?"

The president showed a hint of surprise.

"you sure?"

"Yes, Masco also called me. If his starship could use this material, many problems could be solved!"

Upon hearing that Masco was also interested in the material, the president finally took it seriously.

After all, he trusted Masco completely and believed in his judgment.

"How did this technology come about from the Chinese? When did their materials science become so advanced?"

"The one who posted the Star Rock is a young man named Lin Chen, Mr. Datong. You've met him before."

"Lin Chen?"

The blond president was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening.

"Good heavens! Isn't he a mathematician?"

"That's right, but it's clear he's a genius!"

The blond president was somewhat bewildered.

He had to admit that he had misjudged the situation last time; he never expected that a mathematician could be so adept at venturing into other fields.

"What do you want to do now?" the blond-haired commander asked.

“Mr. Da Tong, I hope to use the CIA’s resources to make contact with this Lin Chen. I’ve heard that they have a special program for overseas talent.”

Upon hearing Isaacman's words, the Grand Commander shook his head.

"There's no need for that. He's just a genius. Will the sky fall if the United States loses one genius?"

The president shook his head.

He disliked what the CIA did. In his view, it was best to attract a talented person to the United States, but it was okay if they couldn't.

After all, his experience in the business world taught him that, in a broader context like the business world, sometimes one person's strength cannot influence the overall situation.

At the national level, the role of the individual becomes even smaller.

As for the use of Star Rock, in his view, it could be useful in aerospace, but as long as the United States does not intend to explore the sun, there is no need to pursue a heat insulation effect of 10,000 degrees.

To the president's surprise, a man next to him suddenly spoke up.

"Mr. President, Isaacman's words make a lot of sense. Such an outstanding scientist, and this technology called Star Rock, must be in the hands of the United States!"

"You think so, Vans?" The president glanced at him.

The man who spoke was his deputy commander, Vans.

The president didn't actually like him, but behind this man stood a force that he had to take seriously.

“It’s not just me who thinks this way; the people behind me think so too.”

Upon hearing Vance's words, the president narrowed his eyes and gave him a deep look.

"I understand, Isaacman. I will contact the CIA and have them fully cooperate with you!"

"Yes, sir!"

It's not just the United States that's eyeing Star Rock; its allies are too.

Almost everyone is envious of this legendary high-temperature resistant material.

An undercurrent is brewing.