Boom!
Lin Xuan's announcement dropped like a bombshell.
"Lithography machines and chips? Lin Xuan actually wants to lead us in developing lithography machines and chips? Am I hearing things?"
"You probably didn't hear wrong; that's what I heard too."
"Aren't these things supposed to be developed by top-tier research teams? Why ask us students to do it? We're screwed. I feel like participating in this project is going to be a complete waste of time."
Lin Jingyue spoke up, "I don't think it's a waste of time at all. Who knows? We might actually pull it off."
No matter what, she believed in her idol.
Since he wanted to research this project, he must have had confidence in it.
If the research didn't succeed, then she would just pretend she never said anything.
"I also think it will be a success," Chen Ting chimed in.
One girl hung her head dejectedly. "I was happy all night about getting selected, and it turns out to be this."
"Exactly. Researching lithography machines and chips? Isn't that biting off more than we can chew? Fine, even if we do manage to make something, what's the point? Foreign tech is so advanced; ours will just sit on a shelf gathering dust."
It would be completely useless.
A student stood up. "Lin Xuan, can we switch to a different project? Lithography and chips... there is no way we can accomplish that."
Lin Xuan replied, "I don't think there is anything impossible about it."
"Lin Xuan, we are all beginners with zero foundation. Trying to develop chips and lithography machines is pure fantasy. If you insist on researching this, then forgive me, but I cannot participate in this project," the student added.
With this kind of time, he would be better off joining research projects at established companies.
That would actually help his future career.
He didn't want to waste his time on a project that was impossible to complete.
He admitted that Lin Xuan was impressive, but were lithography machines and chips something Lin Xuan could just conjure up at will?
"Then you can leave, because I am certainly not changing this project," Lin Xuan said expressionlessly.
"Fine, I'm going then. Lin Xuan, I wish your project success."
The student stood up without hesitation and walked out of the classroom.
"Everyone," Lin Xuan said, his gaze sweeping over the students from Shangqing University as he raised an eyebrow. "If any of you want to leave, you may go now. I will be signing contracts with everyone shortly. Once the contract is signed, if you want to back out, you will have to pay a hefty breach of contract fee."
The Shangqing University students who had originally planned to stay and see how things played out could no longer remain calm after hearing Lin Xuan's words.
They didn't want to pay any damages.
One by one, they stood up.
"I'm sorry, classmate Lin Xuan, I can't participate in this project either."
His family was poor, and he needed to make a career for himself as soon as possible to help improve his family's life. He couldn't waste time on a pipe dream.
"I'm sorry."
"Lin Xuan, I can't stay either."
They bowed to Lin Xuan and left.
In total, seven people walked out.
Lin Jingyue huffed, "They are going to regret leaving."
She had an intuition that the lithography machines and chips her idol spoke of would definitely be developed.
And they would be even more advanced than those of other nations.
Although it sounded impossible, she felt that her idol could turn the impossible into the possible.
"Are you all sure you want to stay?" Lin Xuan asked.
The remaining Shangqing University students nodded one after another and said loudly, "We're sure."
"Good. Now, let me make some introductions." Lin Xuan pointed to the group of people in suits and leather shoes. "These are employees of the Su Corporation and the Tianmu Group. Moving forward, they will be researching the chip project alongside you."
"What?"
"They're actually staff from the Tianmu Group and Su Corporation! My God, Tianmu and Su are the biggest companies in Cloud City. Everyone who gets in there—aside from those two connection hires, Luo Yuan and Wang Dahe—is an industry elite. They all graduated from top-tier universities. I didn't expect that I'd be able to research the same project as them before I even graduated."
Wang Dahe: "..."
Luo Yuan: "..."
They admitted they were hired through connections, but did people have to say it right to their faces?
"Exactly, exactly! This is such a pleasant surprise. I originally thought the chip project was impossible, but with employees from the Su Corporation and Tianmu Group joining in, I feel like we might actually have a shot."
They discussed it among themselves with intense excitement.
"If we really manage to develop the lithography machine and chips, what a glory that would be! If we succeed, those companies will be fighting to hire us."
Luo Yuan also looked a bit dazed.
"Wang Dahe, why do I get the feeling Lin Xuan is a massive golden ticket?" Luo Yuan couldn't help but say.
First, Lin Xuan gave him money to treat his parents' illness, then he taught him computer knowledge, and then he got him a job at the Tianmu Group.
And now, he was letting him participate in the chip and lithography machine project.
Luo Yuan felt fortunate that Qin Ruoyao hadn't actually liked him back then, but was purely after his money.
The moment his company collapsed, Qin Ruoyao had dumped him.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have seen Qin Ruoyao's true colors and might still be fighting against Lin Xuan right now.
Oh, no.
He didn't even have the qualifications to fight against Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan dealt with a behemoth like the Xinghui Group with ease.
Dealing with a regular person like him? Wouldn't that be as simple as crushing an ant?
If he hadn't abandoned the dark side for the light back then, he would probably be destitute and miserable right now. Where would he have found the good life he had today?
"You only just realized Xuan is a golden ticket?" Wang Dahe glanced sideways at Luo Yuan.
Luo Yuan chuckled, "I was blind to greatness before."
From now on, he had to hold on tight to Lin Xuan.
Only by following Lin Xuan would he have a bright and promising future.
"Next, whether you are students from Shangqing University or employees of the Su and Tianmu groups, I hope you will work together to develop the chip project," Lin Xuan said.
"Understood!"
They responded loudly.
The students of Shangqing University felt incredibly motivated.
Especially Lin Jingyue, who looked at Lin Xuan with shining eyes.
Her idol was truly amazing.
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