49: Professor Hans's ecstasy: I've got the core technology!

When the complete technical data, marked with “SSS-level Top Secret,” was clearly presented before him.

Professor Hans Schmidt’s heart, which had become somewhat disheartened from being ruthlessly crushed by Lu Chen, instantly… came alive!

From his cloudy old eyes, a terrifying light, more greedy and fervent than a hungry wolf seeing a lamb, instantly burst forth!

It’s done!

It actually, truly, happened!

He looked at the young man from Xia Country before him, who had a “naive” and “worshipping” expression, and who even proactively presented his country’s top secret with both hands.

An indescribable sense of immense… superiority instantly welled up in his heart!

Idiot!

He’s really a damn stupid yellow-skinned monkey!

He possesses astonishing and world-shaking talent!

Yet, he doesn’t even understand the most basic human relations and caution against others!

He so easily showed core technology, capable of changing a nation’s destiny, to a “foreign friend” he met for the first time?!

If you don’t die!

Who will?!

He mocked Lu Chen’s “naivety” and “stupidity” frantically in his heart.

On his face, however, he still wore the “benevolent” smile of a world-class scholar, full of compassion for humanity!

“Hmm, good, good.”

He nodded, feigning reserve.

At the same time, his super brain, armed with countless pieces of cutting-edge scientific knowledge, frantically scanned and memorized every incredibly precious data point and formula on the holographic screen!

“Cathode material: Nano-sulfur/mesoporous carbon nanofiber composite material… Hmm, just as I previously speculated! The approach is correct!”

“Anode material: Atomic deposition on metallic lithium surface, solid electrolyte protective film… Oh? This idea is interesting! Very bold! But theoretically feasible!”

“Electrolyte: Sulfide, LAGP/LLZTO composite electrolyte…”

He read it extremely carefully!

He didn't miss a single detail!

As he read, he rapidly performed calculations and derivations in his mind!

And the more he read!

The more uncontrollable his ecstasy became!

It’s real!

It’s all real!

This technical data has perfectly self-consistent logic!

The theory is impeccable!

Although the process is somewhat advanced, with the industrial foundation of the Western Alliance, as long as they invest heavily in research for one or two years, mass production can definitely be achieved!

This… this is the long-sought, divine… key that can unlock the era of new energy!

“Hmm, good, good.”

“The approach is very bold and creative.”

After Professor Hans had firmly memorized all the core data in his eidetic memory.

He slowly raised his head and lightly commented in the tone of a “senior” guiding a “junior”:

“It’s just that…”

He changed the subject, a perfectly timed hint of “regret” appearing on his face.

“Some details are still a bit… crude.”

“For example, here.”

He pointed to the chemical bond in the “electrolyte” formula, which Lu Chen had tampered with without anyone noticing.

He shook his head, feigning profundity.

“The structure of this chemical bond is very problematic.”

“It’s too unstable.”

“Under high-rate charging and discharging, lattice collapse can easily occur, leading to a significant reduction in battery cycle life.”

“Even…”

“There’s also a risk of explosion.”

His words were well-reasoned and full of the professionalism and authority of a top scientist!

Long Weiguo and Academicians Li Zhenbang and Zhang Jingtong, who were sitting nearby, almost laughed out their previous night’s meal listening to his solemn nonsense!

Good heavens!

This old fox is truly dedicated!

He’s clearly overjoyed inside!

Yet, he still has to put on the air of a profound master, saying, “I’m guiding you”!

His acting… it would be a waste if he didn’t win an Oscar for Best Actor!

Meanwhile, Lu Chen seemed to have genuinely been enlightened!

He slapped his thigh, his face revealing a look of “sudden realization,” as if he had just been profoundly awakened!

“That’s right!”

“Professor! Your words truly awakened me from a dream!”

“When we tested it before, we always felt that something was off here!”

“But we just couldn’t find the problem!”

“So… so it was the structure of the chemical bond that was problematic!”

“Brilliant! Truly brilliant!”

He looked at Professor Hans’ cloudy old eyes, filled with fervent adoration, completely prostrating himself in admiration!

That superb acting made even Long Weiguo feel ashamed of his own!

“Hehe, minor issues, minor issues.”

Professor Hans was so flattered by Lu Chen’s heartfelt and extravagant praise that he almost floated to the sky!

He waved his hand and said indifferently:

“After all, you are still young.”

“Some theoretical flaws are inevitable.”

“Just go back and modify it well.”

Having said that, he slowly rose from the sofa.

He knew.

His purpose for coming here today had been perfectly achieved!

It was time to make a quick getaway!

“Alright.”

He glanced at the expensive Patek Philippe on his wrist.

“It’s getting late.”

“Today’s ‘academic exchange’ will end here.”

“I also need to go back and prepare for the next leg of my journey.”

“Professor, are you leaving already?”

Long Weiguo quickly stood up, feigning reluctance.

“Won’t you stay a few more days?”

“No, no.”

Professor Hans was eager to return home.

Right now, he only wanted to fly back to the Western Alliance immediately!

Then, transform the world-changing core technology in his mind into… reality!

He walked to the door.

Then, as if remembering something, he turned back and said to the young man, who was still looking at him with an expression of “worship,” in a tone full of “elderly concern”:

“Young man.”

“You are very talented.”

“If one day you are unhappy staying in Xia Country.”

“You can come to the Western Alliance to find me anytime.”

“The doors of my Max Planck Institute are always open for you.”

After speaking, he laughed heartily, satisfied, and turned to leave.

Looking at his arrogant retreating figure, full of the victor’s posture.

Long Weiguo's face revealed a smile full of pity.

He picked up the internal communication phone and dialed the familiar number.

His voice was filled with barely suppressed laughter.

“Lu Chen…”

“What do you think…”

“After Director Burns of the CIA sees this ‘core technology’…”

“Will he be so excited that he immediately awards us a…”

“‘Best Partner’ award?”