A Free and Easy Ordinary Person
By May, the "Ziwei" reflector Satellite Cluster and the Northwest China Solar Power Station had completed a month of safe and stable trial operation, and then entered the regular, formal operation phase.
Formal operation was handed over to enterprises, with state-owned enterprises such as the Aerospace Group Corporation and the Power Grid Company becoming the operators.
With this, the research, experimentation, and trial operation of the "Project Starlight" have come to an end.
The mission is accomplished; rewards will be distributed based on merit.
The success of the "Project Starlight" has led to eighteen nominees for academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Engineering, and countless recipients of awards such as the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the National Science and Technology Innovation Award.
Shen Qi once again received the National Top Science and Technology Award and delivered a keynote speech at the Great Hall.
The organization department leader sought Shen Qi's opinion. "Academician Shen, would you like to become the president of Yenching University or Tsinghua University?"
Shen Qi chuckled, "Forget it, I want to go home and be with my wife and kids."
Therefore, Shen Qi did not become the president of any university; he remained the De Facto Emperor at the Shen Qi Research Center of Yenching University.
The system, which hadn't shown up for a long time, suddenly made its presence known. "New achievement! As the Chief Scientist, the host led the team to complete the monumental project of 'reflecting satellite power generation,' and is rewarded with 8 million academic points."
"New achievement! The host has won the National Top Science and Technology Award for the third time, and is rewarded with 3 million academic points!"
The host interface has been updated to:
Shen Qi, 32 years old
Math Level 15, 0/Unlocked;
Physics Level 14, 60 million/60 million (50% completion of the promotion quest to Level 15);
Chemistry Level 13, 20 million/20 million (Level 14 promotion task completion rate 0%);
Biology Level 12, 4 million/4 million (Level 13 advancement quest completion rate 0%);
Political Level 12, 4 million/4 million (0% completion of the promotion to Level 13 task);
Chinese Language Arts Level 11, 1202211/2 million;
English Level 10, 627,829/1,200,000;
Geography Level 9, 267202/750,000;
History Level 8, 98211/400,000;
Sports Level 8, 88288/400,000;
Remaining Academic Points: 11 million.
Before receiving the additional 11 million academic points, Shen Qi maxed out all the subjects he could.
The highest level is still mathematics, level 15.
The system defines all levels in the first chapter, with level 15 being described as "Invincible Loneliness".
Level 15 and above also have a definition: invincible in non-human realms (there is currently no reference template in human history).
In the field of mathematics, will Shen Qi be able to advance to level 16?
He himself didn't know, because the conditions for upgrading to level 16 were unknown.
The system remained silent and did not provide any notification.
Perhaps we need to complete a hidden quest to find the level 16 Easter egg?
Shen Qi was filled with curiosity about beings above level 15.
After all, Shen Qi is still very young, only in his early thirties. He has most of his life to explore the mysteries of levels 15 and above.
Besides mathematics, the subject that Shen Qi is closest to reaching level 15 is physics.
His physics skill has been stuck at level 14 for many years.
I've racked up enough points for the top student award; all that's left is to complete the task.
The same applies to chemistry, biology, and politics; the top students have already maxed out their points, and all that's left is to complete the task.
Shen Qi designed a phased main plan for himself. For the next period of time, he would focus his main energy on the fields of chemistry and biology. No matter whether it was chemical drugs or biological drugs, any medicine that could cure his wife's illness would be a good medicine.
I became invincible, but my wife died.
That's utterly useless.
While developing drugs, Shen Qi would also take time to study the physics of "Black Hole Horizon" and "Proton Lifetime." Solving either of these two physics problems would elevate his physics level to 15.
In fact, Shen Qi understood that if he could solve problems like the "Black Hole Horizon" and the "Proton Lifetime," he would have solved them long ago, instead of letting them drag on until today. He hoped that some inspiration in physics would come someday.
After completing the "Project Starlight," Shen Qi, as usual, arrived at the Shen Qi Research Center at nine in the morning and left at five in the afternoon.
For Shen Qi, being the director of the center was much more liberating than being the principal.
On certain issues, the president of Yenching University still had to consult Shen Qi's opinion.
Therefore, Shen Qi was happy to be a free and independent researcher at their center.
Academician Shen's villa is very close to Shen Qi Research Center building. Shen Qi walks to and from work every day, but drives if he needs to go to a meeting or run errands in a more distant place.
Today, Shen Qi is going to Miyun to provide guidance. The destination is quite far; he's almost in Chengde.
Of course, you have to drive to go to such a far place. Shen Qi's car had a special license plate and entered the highway through a military and police-only exit.
Shen Qi, sitting in the back seat, knocked on the car window and asked the driver in front, "Xiao Wu, is this window really bulletproof glass?"
"Yes." Wu Jianjun, driving, remained as solemn and calm as ever.
"The 'Project Starlight' scientist team has already disbanded, so why are they still giving me a bulletproof car? This isn't appropriate. Even our principal's car is a regular one." Shen Qi really didn't want to enjoy this special treatment. Sitting in a bulletproof car with special license plates is like openly telling the assassin, "Come on, shoot me, I'm an important person."
Wu Jianjun answered directly, "Academician Shen's security level is higher than that of the president of Yenching University."
"What I really mean is that 'Project Starlight' is over. I have nothing to do with this project anymore. The follow-up work will be handled by the company. Even if there is danger, it will be the company's responsibility. Don't you think so, Xiao Wu? You should be protecting the senior leaders of the Aerospace Group and the Power Grid Company." Shen Qi found that he seemed to have a hard time getting rid of Comrade Xiao Wu. Comrade Xiao Wu had been arranged by his superiors to live in the faculty dormitory of Yanda University, right across from Shen Qi Research Center.
Wu Jianjun resolutely said, "I'm an idiot when it comes to science and technology. But my orders from my superiors are to continue ensuring Academician Shen's safety."
"How long are you going to protect me, a year, two years, or a lifetime? Xiao Wu, who is your superior? Is it Political Commissar Liu? I'll call Political Commissar Liu right now." Shen Qi took out his phone and pretended to make a call. Because of "Project Starlight," he had gotten to know many military leaders.
Wu Jianjun showed a hint of barely perceptible grievance, but quickly regained his composure and continued driving.
"Alright, alright, that's enough." Shen Qi put away his phone and explained softly, "Xiao Wu, you're a good comrade. I have no prejudice against you personally. To be honest, I quite admire you. I'm not trying to drive you away, but I feel that I'm just an ordinary scientific researcher now, and I should be quite safe within our country."
"For a center director of my rank, having a dedicated car and driver is in accordance with regulations. Normally, these arrangements are handled internally by Yenching University... After saying all this, my core message is that I, Shen Qi, cannot be given special treatment. Sitting in this armored vehicle provided by the military, I feel incredibly uncomfortable!"