"Do you know what project Lin Xuan is leading us on?" Fang Shuai asked.
Chen Mo furrowed his brows, thought for a long moment, then shook his head. "I really don't know about that."
Fang Shuai leaned in and whispered, "It's microchips. And we have to research every single material for manufacturing them ourselves."
Chen Mo's eyes went wide, filled with disbelief.
He knew that whatever Lin Xuan was working on wouldn't be simple, but he never imagined it would be a microchip project.
"You said they have to research the materials themselves? Does that mean they're developing the lithography machine themselves too?" Chen Mo asked curiously.
"That's right." Fang Shuai nodded. "He wants to develop both the chips and the lithography machine from scratch. And judging by Lin Xuan's tone, he aims to create the most advanced chips and lithography machines in the world. Chen Mo, tell me, isn't Lin Xuan talking big?"
If it were any other project, he might have joined Lin Xuan.
But this was about chips and lithography machines—an impossible task.
He felt it was better not to waste his time on it.
"Lin Xuan is indeed talking big," Chen Mo said, shaking his head. "I'm afraid that's going to be very difficult to achieve."
"Exactly, that's what I'm saying. Plus, we have to sign a contract stating we can't quit the project halfway. If we breach it, we have to pay a penalty. Isn't that just trying to lock us into this project?"
They might not even be allowed to leave after graduation.
Chen Mo expressed his disapproval as well. "Lin Xuan has really gone too far this time, actually demanding you pay a penalty for breach of contract."
"I won't talk anymore; I'm heading to the library," Fang Shuai said.
"Alright, I won't take up any more of your time," Chen Mo nodded.
"Heh." After Fang Shuai entered the library, Chen Mo let out a cold sneer.
A chip project.
Lin Xuan was practically handing him a loaded gun.
Lin Xuan probably wouldn't be able to proceed with this project.
And the girl he liked wouldn't be able to spend time with Lin Xuan often either.
The corners of Chen Mo's lips curled up uncontrollably.
Chen Mo walked to a secluded corner and called a teacher from Yundu University.
"Hello, Teacher Wang, this is Chen Mo. I have something to tell you," Chen Mo said.
"Oh, it's Student Chen. What is this important matter?" Teacher Wang asked with a kindly attitude.
Chen Mo said, "Teacher Wang, I want to talk to you about Lin Xuan."
"Lin Xuan?"
Teacher Wang instantly perked up.
She knew of this Lin Xuan.
At a young age, he had founded the Tianmu Group and made it one of the top enterprises in Yundu within just two years.
Previously, Shangqing University and Yundu University were on par in terms of standards and recruitment, with Shangqing perhaps even slightly lagging behind Yundu.
But now?
Because of Lin Xuan, Shangqing University had secured massive investments and recruited many excellent students, far outstripping Yundu University in teaching equipment and recruitment standards.
Lin Xuan could arguably be called Shangqing University's greatest treasure.
"What about him?" Teacher Wang asked curiously.
"Teacher Wang, recently Lin Xuan has been leading a research project at Shangqing University," Chen Mo said.
"Isn't that quite normal?" Teacher Wang frowned. "His ability is strong; it's normal for him to lead students in research."
"Teacher Wang, do you know what project Lin Xuan is researching?" Chen Mo's tone sounded mysterious.
"Oh?"
Teacher Wang was interested.
Judging by Chen Mo's tone, the project Lin Xuan was working on wasn't simple.
"Student Chen Mo, tell me in detail."
Chen Mo then spoke up, "It's chip technology. And he wants to research all the materials for producing chips, including the lithography machine."
"What? Chips and lithography machines?" Teacher Wang's eyes widened in shock.
Chips and lithography machines had always been monopolized by those few countries.
Huge profits were involved.
Furthermore, if those countries restricted chip exports to their country, it would have a massive impact on their industries.
In recent years, the state and enterprises had been trying to conquer this field to develop their own chips.
However, breakthroughs were hard to come by.
Even if chips were produced, their performance was far behind those from the leading countries.
Shangqing University was a top domestic school, but its current students were still just studying without practical experience.
Asking them to research chip technology together—wasn't that a joke?
Also, wasn't Lin Xuan a computer science student? How was he related to chips?
Teacher Wang looked skeptical. "Student Chen, are you sure Lin Xuan is going to research chips?"
"I'm sure," Chen Mo nodded. "There was a student at our school who was originally selected for Lin Xuan's chip research, but as soon as he heard it was about chips and lithography machines, he felt it was impossible to complete, so he gave up. I heard this from the student who quit."
Teacher Wang nodded.
In that case, what Student Chen said was likely true.
She had to tell the principal this news immediately.
"Student Chen." A smile appeared on Teacher Wang's face. "Thank you for telling me this news."
This was a huge help to them.
"You're welcome, Teacher Wang. You helped me a lot with my studies before; it's only right that I tell you this," Chen Mo said.
"However, Teacher Wang, I am still studying at Shangqing University. I hope you can keep this a secret and not let anyone know I revealed this to you."
Teacher Wang smiled and said, "Student Chen, don't worry, I will keep your secret."
After hanging up the phone, a cold sneer appeared on Chen Mo's face.
He didn't need to lift a finger; someone from Yundu University would naturally handle the rest...
Meanwhile.
Teacher Wang put down her phone and hurried to the principal's office.
The principal of Yundu University was originally talking to a high-level school official.
Teacher Wang knocked and entered.
The principal frowned. "Looking for me in such a hurry—do you have an urgent matter?"
Teacher Wang leaned close to the principal's ear and whispered, "Principal, I do have something important to tell you. It's about Lin Xuan from Shangqing University."
The principal's brows furrowed tightly.
What could be going on with Lin Xuan?
If it were any other student from Shangqing University, he wouldn't be very interested.
But this Lin Xuan was the root of Shangqing University's current prosperity and glory.
Seeing Teacher Wang's anxious demeanor, it must be something significant related to Lin Xuan, and the principal didn't want to miss it.
"Director Li." The principal looked at the high-level school leader. "There's nothing else for now; you can go back."
"Alright."
After Director Li left the office, only Teacher Wang and the principal of Yundu University remained in the room.
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