18: System reward credited! My brain feels like a supercomputer!

"Are you satisfied?"

When Lu Chen's slightly teasing question clearly entered her ears, Su Qingying's already crimson, pretty face suddenly flushed even deeper.

She felt like her cheeks were on fire, terrifyingly hot.

She wanted to say something to refute him, to salvage a shred of dignity.

But in front of the instrument that still glowed with a "Quantum Ghost" light, and in front of the undeniable, ironclad facts, any words seemed pale and powerless.

She could only bite her lip tightly, bury her head low, and squeeze two nearly inaudible words through her teeth.

"...Satisfied."

The voice was faint, like a mosquito's buzz, yet it carried an unconcealable sense of... defeat and... acceptance.

Lu Chen smiled.

He knew that from this moment on, the "Ten-Thousand-Year Iceberg" standing before him had finally been cracked open.

And the gazes of the surrounding national-treasure-level Academicians could no longer be described merely as "awe."

It was the gaze of someone looking at a "deity."

A true god who had personally lifted the corner of the door to higher-dimensional physics for them!

Just as the atmosphere in the entire lounge became somewhat bizarre and fervent due to this groundbreaking scene.

A cold, mechanical synthesized voice, audible only to Lu Chen, rang out in his mind without warning!

[Ding—]

[Detecting that the Host has successfully converted the "Room Temperature Superconducting Material" technology into a research direction with major influence, attracting national-level strategic attention.]

[Main Mission (Phase One) Completion Status: Excellent!]

[Initiating Reward Settlement...]

[Settlement Complete!]

[Congratulations to the Host for receiving rewards: System Points * 1000, Brain Development increased (+5%)!]

It's here!

Lu Chen's heart jumped violently!

The System, which had only been "refreshing" but never "rewarding" since he transmigrated, had finally paid him his "salary"!

Before he could recover from the immense surprise, an indescribable, cool, and comfortable sensation—like enlightenment—instantly spread from the crown of his head throughout his entire body!

He felt as if a thick layer of dust had been gently brushed away from his brain by an invisible hand!

Instantly, the entire world looked different in his eyes!

It became... incredibly clear!

Incredibly... transparent!

He could clearly "see" countless dust particles in the air undergoing irregular Brownian motion.

He could clearly "hear" Academician Zhang Jingtong's slightly rapid heartbeat due to excitement.

He could even clearly "calculate" the minute air disturbance caused by every flutter of Su Qingying's long, lowered eyelashes!

His brain was no longer an ordinary human brain!

It had seemingly... transformed into a super quantum computer possessing infinite computational power!

The future technology knowledge that the System had forcefully poured into him—which he understood, but always felt separated from by a "window pane"—now became incredibly transparent in his mind!

Every detail, every principle, he had thoroughly mastered!

He could even apply what he learned to new situations!

For example, regarding the technology for "Graphene Batteries."

Before, he had simply "replicated" the solution provided by the System.

But now, within just a few seconds, his mind automatically derived over a hundred new, improved versions—some even more optimized than the solution the System had provided!

"So... it can also be done like this..."

Lu Chen muttered unconsciously, his eyes losing focus, as if he had completely immersed himself in the vast universe composed of infinite knowledge.

"Mr. Lu Chen? Mr. Lu Chen?"

A call laced with concern pulled him back from that marvelous state.

He looked up and saw Long Weiguo's face, etched with concern.

"Are you alright? Your complexion looked a bit pale just now."

"I'm fine." Lu Chen shook his head. A deep, sharp gleam flashed in his black eyes, startling even Long Weiguo.

He knew that something... astonishing must have just happened to him!

But since he wasn't saying anything, Long Weiguo couldn't investigate further.

"Director Long." Lu Chen took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the almost overflowing sense of control that came with his brain's evolution.

"The 'Quantum Tunneling Effect' observation instrument is just a small appetizer."

He pointed to the instrument that still captivated all the Academicians, his tone flat, yet carrying an undeniable air of dominance!

"Next, I require your full cooperation!"

"Mass production of Graphene Batteries must be put on the agenda immediately! I need a complete production line capable of industrial manufacturing! The sooner, the better!"

"And also..."

His gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on the Iceberg Goddess who was still looking down, lost in thought.

"Research into Room Temperature Superconducting Material cannot stop!"

"This is the key to our future! It is also the most crucial component of the Pangu Project!"

"I need manpower!"

"A large amount of manpower!"

"Student Su Qingying," he called her name directly.

Su Qingying's body trembled violently, and she slowly raised her head.

Her pretty face, still tinged with a blush, was filled with complex emotions.

"Your theoretical foundation is the best among everyone here."

Lu Chen looked at her and spoke in an undeniable, almost "commanding" tone:

"Although your knowledge system is somewhat... outdated."

Su Qingying's lips moved, as if she wanted to retort, but recalling the scene where she was ruthlessly crushed moments ago, she swallowed her words back down.

"However, it doesn't matter."

Lu Chen smiled.

"Starting today, I will personally... tutor you."

"Until you can barely keep up with my line of thought."

"You..." Two small flames instantly ignited in Su Qingying's cold eyes!

This guy... he actually wants to personally tutor her?!

This felt even more humiliating and infuriating than being slapped in the face!

"What?" Lu Chen raised an eyebrow. "You're unwilling?"

"I..." Su Qingying's pearly teeth bit tightly into her lower lip, almost drawing blood.

Her pride made her want to immediately and loudly refuse this arrogant guy!

However, the incredible "Planck Dissipation" model she had just witnessed involuntarily surfaced in her mind... The immense temptation of glimpsing higher-dimensional truth was like a fatal whirlpool, making it impossible for her to pull away!

Long Weiguo watched this scene, which was full of tension yet carried a strange hint of "sweetness," and a cunning, old fox-like smile appeared on his face.

He cleared his throat and stepped forward to mediate.

"Alright, alright, this matter is settled!"

He delivered the final word.

"Qingying, to receive personal guidance from Mr. Lu Chen is a blessing countless people would beg for. You must... seize this opportunity!"

After speaking, he turned back to Lu Chen, his smile growing even more amiable.

"Mr. Lu Chen, look..."

"Regarding this 'tutoring' matter, do you have any... special requirements?"

"For example, do you need a... separate, quiet, private... tutoring environment?"