You're the Learned One

If it were anyone else, Dean Gu really wouldn't bother to give them that face.

It's like there's a pile of shit right there on the ground, and someone insists that you won't know it's shit unless you taste it.

But he thought highly of Ye Qingshan, and giving him face wouldn't be a big deal.

He needs to realize that he should turn back when he encounters a wall.

After taking Ye Qingshan to the laboratory, Dean Gu instructed the staff to begin preparations and conduct tests according to Ye Qingshan's design drawings.

This test will require four hours of preparation.

Ye Qingshan sat there patiently and waited.

He refused to believe he could make a mistake!

He wanted to prove that the problem wasn't with him, but with the world!

During the preparation period, Dean Gu went out to take care of other tasks.

He didn't return until the test had started.

As expected, this test only lasted five minutes, and the resulting lab report was quite jarring.

"Take a look for yourself."

After reading the experimental report, Dean Gu tossed it to Ye Qingshan and let out a slightly grating sigh.

Ye Qingshan took the lab report and read it through.

I feel terrible.

"Is there a problem with the test?"

He asked instinctively.

"Xiao Ye, why are you so stubborn? Even the greatest people fail sometimes. You need to acknowledge your problems."

Dean Gu began to scold him, sounding somewhat disappointed.

There's clearly a problem, so why insist on stubbornly persisting?

This was the first time Ye Qingshan had been reprimanded by Dean Gu in such a tone.

Not wanting to offend Dean Gu, he could only lower his head and say, "Alright, perhaps I was overthinking it. I'm sorry, Dean, for causing you trouble."

"This is nothing. Research requires you to delve into the details, but you can't get stuck on them. You need to understand this principle."

Dean Gu patted Ye Qingshan on the shoulder and said earnestly.

Ye Qingshan nodded, but it was hard to say what he was really thinking.

"You don't need to worry about this anymore. Go back to your original project."

Dean Gu spoke again.

He heard Dean Gu tell him to withdraw from the project.

Ye Qingshan was startled. He had specifically entered this project hoping to seize the opportunity to become famous overnight.

If I leave the project, wouldn't the opportunity that the organization specifically created be wasted?

"Dean, please give me another chance. This time, I will immerse myself in learning from my seniors. I just want to contribute to the country."

He pleaded earnestly, and anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was a very patriotic person.

Dean Gu was quite pleased with his attitude.

He smiled and shook his head, saying, "No need. I'm not rejecting you because you're stubborn, but because this project has already made a breakthrough."

"You broke through?"

Ye Qingshan's expression changed slightly. He broke through all of a sudden?!

"Go about your own business, don't worry about this."

Dean Gu is very strict about what he says; he will never mention anything that shouldn't be said.

Moreover, he only received this news last night.

A large company in Suhang suddenly contacted the Huaxia Academy of Sciences.

They sent over their research findings on machine tools.

Although the document was a work in progress, it had already achieved a key technological breakthrough.

The most troublesome problems have all been solved.

The remaining issues can be resolved in one or two months at most for the bigwigs at the Huaxia Academy of Sciences of Sciences.

After Dean Gu left, Ye Qingshan stood there, still somewhat incredulous.

How did Huaxia achieve a breakthrough in machine tool technology in such a short period of time?

No wonder, the rising fortunes of Huaxia over the years have made my grandfather increasingly wary.

After leaving the Huaxia Academy of Sciences, Ye Qingshan was in a daze.

A chance for a quick promotion has slipped through my fingers!

After driving home, Ye Qingshan checked the house to make sure there were no surveillance cameras or similar devices.

Ye Qingshan turned on his computer and re-entered the dark web to contact his organization.

After his son contacted him.

Ye Qizi received the notification immediately and connected with Ye Qingshan on the phone.

Because of his father-son relationship, he is now specifically responsible for liaising with Ye Qingshan.

"What's wrong, Qingshan? Is there something urgent that you're contacting me all of a sudden?"

Ye Qizi confirmed this over the phone.

Under normal circumstances, Ye Qingshan passively accepts contact to minimize the risk of being exposed.

"I have something urgent to confirm; there might be a problem with the information the organization gave me last time."

Ye Qingshan, with a dark expression, gave a detailed report.

Upon learning that there was a problem with the data, Ye Qizi frowned deeply.

"Send the information over first, and I'll have someone check it. Logically, there shouldn't be any problems with this."

Every contact between them comes at a huge cost and carries enormous risks.

Such a basic mistake could not possibly occur in the intelligence department that the Ugly Country is most proud of.

"Okay, I'll send it over right away. This information has really gotten me into trouble."

Ye Qingshan quickly sent over the design drawings he had in his hand, as he felt there was something fishy about the matter.

If there really is a problem with the design drawings, then at what stage did the problem occur?

He was even worried that his identity would be exposed if this matter wasn't thoroughly investigated!

"Don't worry, it's alright. You know how good our security is."

Ye Qizi comforted her over the phone.

"A temporary setback isn't necessarily a bad thing. You're riding too high right now, so it's more reassuring to take a break. Smooth sailing isn't always a good thing."

"I understand, I'm just not reconciled."

"Don't rush, your plan has only just begun. Think of Han Xin's perseverance and humiliation; you're only a fraction of the way there."

"Dad, you've got it wrong. It was Jing Ke who endured hardship and humiliation to achieve his goal."

"Okay, maybe I really did remember wrong, or maybe you're just more knowledgeable and have read a lot of books."

During the few minutes the two were on the phone.

The intelligence department of the Ugly Country has already examined the design drawings sent back by Ye Qingshan.

Upon learning that the design drawings were different from those previously sent to Ye Qingshan...

The intelligence chiefs were also dumbfounded.

They quickly made a decision, and the intelligence agents lying in wait in Mingzhu launched a mine-clearing operation.

Even if it means crippling the entire intelligence system of Mingzhu, we must find the traitor!

After learning that there was a mole within the organization...

Ye Qingshan was drenched in cold sweat and even had to pray that his identity hadn't been exposed.

He was willing to sacrifice himself for the rise of his family.

But we absolutely cannot let things end before we've even accomplished anything.

Just as Ye Qingshan was feeling conflicted...

The system's voice rang in his ears once again.

"A new mission has been issued: Win the underwater freediving competition in one month. The reward is half a blueprint for an EUV lithography machine. Please do your best to complete the mission."

After hearing the system's voice for the first time in a long time, Ye Qingshan felt a sense of weakness for some reason.

This feeling made him uneasy, as if each failed mission would affect the system.