Across the ocean, at an Ivy League university, in a certain laboratory.
A group of graduate students of various skin tones accompanied a gray-bearded professor as they earnestly watched the Interstellar Scientific Research Platform's press conference livestream.
When a QR code appeared on the big screen, the professor raised his brows and immediately pulled out his phone to scan it!
Some students also took out their phones, but the professor cleverly stopped them with a shout. "Don't scan it! Wait until I'm done!"
The students obediently put their phones away and huddled around to watch the professor's phone screen.
The professor opened the Interstellar Scientific Research Mall, and a dazzling promotional interface popped up. A huge shower of glittering Nobel Prize medals rained down, accompanied by thunderous applause. The trial experience was incredibly exciting!
Congratulations! You have obtained a new-user lottery chance! Click the wheel to draw!
A large golden wheel rose upright. It was divided into prize sections of various sizes. The largest section was "No Prize," followed by small, insignificant prizes like "$1 Voucher" and "$5 Voucher."
The professor looked it over, then fixed his gaze on the smallest prize section. It was clearly labeled "$500 Cash"!
The professor's spirits lifted. He set his phone on the table and rubbed his hands vigorously. "Everyone, pray for me. I'm going to win this $500 cash. If I do, I'll treat you all to a meal!"
At once, the students gathered behind him began murmuring prayers for God's blessing. Their expressions were devout yet excited, their eyes filled with anticipation!
Only the three East Asian students wore expressions of hesitation, as if they vaguely knew some hard-to-evaluate truth but couldn't bear to shatter their teacher and classmates' beautiful hopes. They could only join in with the