CHAPTER 55: CHAPTER 55 FINISHED

"Let’s talk in the office," Teacher Chen said.

People were coming and going beneath the teaching building now, and since Lu Si and Rong Qichuo were the subjects of discussion in the mechanical department, a crowd was bound to gather around.

In the office.

The notebook was placed on the table.

The data on it was like a slap, viciously hitting Rong Qichuo’s face.

But he’d already prepared his excuse; as long as he steadfastly denied it, who had the evidence to prove he plagiarized?

"I’m not sure what’s going on either," Rong Qichuo pressed his lips together, saying with some difficulty, "My grandfather also has heart disease, and I researched this Protective Heart Device for his illness. I didn’t expect something like this to happen."

Lu Si never expected Rong Qichuo to be so shameless.

He let out a cold laugh, "Yes, Old Sir Rong has heart disease, but doesn’t my grandfather also? The most suitable group for this work are heart disease patients like my grandfather..."

Then Lu Si proceeded to analyze the functions of the Protective Heart Device.

Teacher Chen nodded, a hint of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.

Truly worthy of being the Mechanical Department’s ’Little Zhao Hecheng.’

In contrast, Rong Qichuo’s expression grew increasingly unpleasant with every word Lu Si spoke.

When Teacher Chen asked about the functions of his mechanical work, Rong Qichuo’s answer was quite unsatisfactory.

Who copied whom was now evident.

Teacher Chen shook his head and sighed, thinking that if it weren’t for considering the Rong Family behind Rong Qichuo, he would’ve liked to report directly to the principal’s office and give this person a good scolding.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible.

But Teacher Chen’s impression of Rong Qichuo had already soured.

Rong Qichuo clearly noticed this, lowered his eyes to hide his resentment, and remained silent.

At this moment, Lin Qiming spoke up, "Since the truth is out, please, Teacher Chen, take care of the subsequent matters. I have something to attend to, so I’ll excuse myself."

Rong Qichuo came to an abrupt halt, instantly panicking.

He had forgotten Lin Qiming was there! And Lin Qiming was from the Engineering Institute!

It’s over.

Those two words flashed through his mind.

With Lin Qiming saying a word at the Engineering Institute, not to mention his reputation, his hopes of entering the Engineering Institute were more than half gone.

But Lin Qiming didn’t look at him, instead greeting Lu Si with a friendly tone and then leaving the office.

Lu Si, although puzzled by Lin Qiming’s attitude, was very grateful for his help. He took the notebook and thought about how to thank Senior Lin.

Teacher Chen turned to Rong Qichuo with a serious expression, his voice steady, "Rong, you should go back first. After I discuss your punishment with the academic affairs office, I’ll inform you of the result."

Rong Qichuo’s mouth twitched, feeling extremely unwilling, "And the assessment score..."

Teacher Chen: "The written exam is retained, but the experiment is canceled."

Rong Qichuo immediately slumped, taking a deep breath, "I understand."

Before leaving, where Teacher Chen couldn’t see, he glared viciously at Lu Si, full of contempt and provocation, brimming with malice.

Lu Si frowned slightly.

...

Downstairs, after getting into the car, Rong Zhi drove according to the instructions, heading for the National Mechanical Engineering Institute.

The Engineering Institute was located at the west city base, with a tall, stark white building exuding an unapproachable coldness, heavily guarded at the entrance, with a checkpoint every ten meters. Anyone entering the Institute had to go through multiple inspections.

Even with Rong Zhi’s car plate, she was stopped for inspection.

She rolled down the window, fished out a card from the drawer, and handed it over with a casual gesture.

The inspection officer had been quite respectful upon seeing the car plate, and now, upon seeing this specially crafted identity card stamped with a ’0,’ his eyes widened instantly, bowing respectfully and energetically saluting, "Please proceed!"

Since she hadn’t officially entered the Engineering Institute, she didn’t have a number yet, so Zhao Hecheng had casually given her the highest-level identity card.

With this card, Rong Zhi passed unobstructed into the depths of the Engineering Institute.

She got out of the car and headed towards the tall building. At the entrance, Lin Qiming used iris recognition, and the door opened.

A simple and grand laboratory appeared before her eyes, and researchers were each busy with their own tasks. Lin Qiming brought her to Zhao Hecheng’s personal lab.

Upon entering, the mechanical door closed automatically.

"You’re here, just in time. I have some data that’s a bit off. You’re the most familiar with the theory of four-dimensional space, help me do the calculations..." Zhao Hecheng was working on the final calculations and didn’t even lift his head as he spoke.

Understanding, Rong Zhi turned the notebook on the table around, her delicate fingers flying, as strings of complex and intricate formulas streamed across the screen, a dizzying spectacle.

The elderly and the young worked together for over two hours, and as Rong Zhi pressed the Enter key, the final data was displayed before them.

Only then did Zhao Hecheng lift his face, and in disbelief, he asked, "Finished already?"

Rong Zhi nodded slightly, "Yes, and I’ve also revised some of the details."

Zhao Hecheng: "Quick, quick, let me have a look!"

He hurriedly took the notebook, flipping through the pages, looking at the precise and flawless data. His eyes immediately smiled into crescents.

"There are design drawings too? Rong Zhi, did you calculate all the data by yourself?" Zhao Hecheng was astonished.

The problem that had troubled them for a week was not only resolved, but she had even completed the follow-up data and the final design draft.

Zhao Hecheng’s eyes gleamed as he stared at the mechanical weapon on the screen, his gaze growing increasingly fervent.

Perfect!

Simply perfect!

With this data, the prototype of this mechanical weapon could be completed within a month!

Cutting the expected timeline by a full two months!

"Rong Zhi, how is your brain wired? Truly amazing!"

People can drive you crazy with comparisons. Zhao Hecheng initially thought the kids in the Engineering Institute were pretty good, but compared to Rong Zhi, they really couldn’t compete, getting outclassed in seconds.

After all, she was equivalent to an entire team by herself.

"When’s your college entrance exam? Apply to Jing University, I’ll handle all the formalities for you, and you can directly enter the Engineering College at Jing University." Zhao Hecheng still couldn’t give up on the invitation.

This time, Rong Zhi didn’t directly refuse. Resting her chin on one hand, her fox-like eyes arched mischievously, and she chuckled lightly, "I’ll think about it."

Zhao Hecheng: "!"

Zhao Hecheng: "Alright then!!"

After finishing the business, Rong Zhi took her leave, and even though Zhao Hecheng wanted to see her off, she politely declined. Before leaving, with one hand in her pocket, she lazily turned her head sideways, casually saying, "If you’re free, could you bring someone in for me?"

Zhao Hecheng made a curious sound, "Who?"

Rong Zhi: "His name is Lu Si. Haven’t you always wanted to take on a final apprentice? He’s pretty good."

With that, she waved her hand and left.

She had helped as much as she could, whether Lu Si could make it or not depended entirely on himself.

This time, as Rong Zhi walked through the lab, the busy researchers finally noticed the young man’s presence.

First, they were struck by his looks, then frowned, wondering, "Who is this? How does he have unrestricted access to the lab?"

Li Hao, called out by Liu Yue Zhang, who was recruited by Zhao Hecheng, shot a glance at Li Hao, who had spoken, and said with an expressionless face, "Finished calculating the data? So idle?"

Li Hao choked and said nothing more.

When he saw Liu Yue Zhang cheerfully go up to greet the young man, Li Hao’s expression grew increasingly unpleasant.

What was this all about?

Did Liu Yue Zhang, by virtue of being Academician Zhao’s assistant, think he could boss around those of them who were C-level members and look down on them?

Lip curling with disdain, Li Hao thought if it hadn’t been for falling ill during the assistant selection, such a good opportunity to stay by Academician Zhao’s side would’ve been his, not Liu Yue Zhang’s!

Not to mention seeing Liu Yue Zhang now mingling with those dubious people, Li Hao felt even more irritable.

For the new project this time, he must achieve results, making it clear to Academician Zhao the difference between him and Liu Yue Zhang! He was the best choice for an assistant!