10: Chapter 10 The World Awaits My Change!

Having obtained the core materials from Chen Fan's laboratory, all parts were assembled. In the center of Lin Zhou's apartment living room stood a silver-white "Solar Water Collector." Its streamlined appearance and minimalist design exuded a sense of future technology. Lin Zhou touched the smooth surface of the device with his own hands, anticipation rising in his heart.

"System, can this device achieve 100% of the theoretical results?" Lin Zhou asked in his mind.

"Theoretical data is based on an optimal environment. Actual results are affected by factors such as ambient temperature, humidity, and wind speed, but it can still maintain extremely high efficiency," the system responded briefly.

Lin Zhou understood that as long as it could reach 80% of the expected results, it would be enough to astound the world. He opened the livestream again, this time with the collector in his apartment as the background.

"Citizens of the Cyber Freedom Republic, long time no see!" Lin Zhou's voice was full of confidence. "Do you see this device behind me?" He pointed to the collector.

The comment section immediately became active.

"Holy crap! What kind of black technology has the streamer come up with now?"

"Is this that Solar Water Collector? The design is eye-catching!"

"The streamer is going to be a scientist now!"

"Don't fool me, is this just a new air purifier you bought?"

Lin Zhou didn't beat around the bush; he said straightforwardly, "This is the prototype of [Solar Water Collection Technology], one of the core technologies of our 'Cyber Freedom Republic'!" He walked to the device, gesturing as he spoke. "It can extract clear drinking water from the air without any external water source. Furthermore, it relies entirely on solar power, has extremely low energy consumption, and can even produce extra electricity!"

"I know many people might not believe it. After all, this sounds like a scene from science fiction." Lin Zhou looked at the various skeptical voices in the comment section, the corners of his lips curling slightly. "So, I've decided to prove it with facts!"

"Tomorrow, I will take this device to a desert in Western China!"

"I will be there, livestreaming the entire demonstration of this technology's actual effects. I want the whole world to see that the water resource crisis is no longer a problem that plagues humanity!"

"From now on, I will start a 24-hour livestream to record the entire process of me going to the desert, installing the device, and finally producing water!"

"All citizens of the 'Cyber Freedom Republic' and all friends who care about the future of humanity will be witnesses to this technological revolution!"

The news spread rapidly, and the entire internet was shaken.

Major tech media, news platforms, and even some international organizations began to pay attention to Lin Zhou's "Desert Livestream Challenge."

Some thought he was just seeking attention, calling it another large-scale piece of performance art.

Others were skeptical of his "black technology," believing it violated basic laws of physics.

However, some experts in the fields of materials science and environmental science showed great interest in the theory Lin Zhou proposed, hoping to see a real demonstration.

Early the next morning, Lin Zhou boarded a flight to Western China with the equipment. His luggage was simple: besides the collector itself, it was just some necessary tools and livestreaming equipment.

On the plane, Lin Zhou faced the camera and calmly introduced the climate characteristics and environmental conditions of the desert area he was heading to.

"That is one of the driest regions in China, with very little annual precipitation and even scarcer surface water resources. This is the perfect place for us to test this technology!"

After arriving at his destination, Lin Zhou hired an off-road vehicle to carry the equipment and luggage deep into the heart of the desert.

The yellow sand stretched endlessly. The scorching sun baked the earth, and heat waves rose in the air.

Lin Zhou faced the camera, his face weathered by the wind and sand, showing determination.

"Citizens, as you can see, the environment here is extremely harsh. But it is precisely in such a place that the value of our technology can be best demonstrated!"

He chose a relatively flat sand dune as the demonstration site.

Following his instructions, the driver and a hired local guide unloaded the collector from the vehicle.

Lin Zhou personally guided them in installing the device on the sand, ensuring the solar panels could maximize their intake of sunlight.

He connected the water tank, checked all the circuits, and explained every step in detail to the camera.

"Now, we will officially start the device!" Lin Zhou took a deep breath and pressed the start button.

The device's indicator lights came on, the solar panels shimmered under the sun, and a faint hum came from within.

In the livestream room, millions of netizens held their breath, waiting for a miracle to happen.

As time passed minute by minute, the humidity data on the display began to change slowly, but there was still no movement at the water outlet.

Discussions erupted in the comment section.

"Is it fake? There's no water at all!"

"Is the streamer just fooling us?"

"I told you, how could black technology be so easily realized?"

"Wait a bit longer, maybe it needs startup time!"

Lin Zhou ignored the skepticism in the comment section; he just waited calmly. He understood that the core materials needed a certain amount of time to fully adsorb water molecules from the air and reach the condensation threshold.

About ten minutes later, the water production data on the display suddenly jumped.

Then, a drop of clear water slowly dripped from the outlet, creating a ripple at the bottom of the water tank.

"It's out! The water is coming out!" Lin Zhou's voice was filled with excitement he couldn't suppress.

As the first water droplet appeared, more droplets began to fall rapidly, forming a thin stream that continuously poured into the water tank.

Lin Zhou picked up a glass and caught a cup of water from the tank.

He held the clear water in the cup toward the camera.

"Citizens, this is clear drinking water!"

He tilted his head back and drank the water in the cup in one gulp.

"Sweet and refreshing!" Lin Zhou put down the cup, his voice loud and full of confidence. "From now on, water scarcity will no longer be a global problem!"

The atmosphere in the livestream room was heated, with comments flooding the screen.

"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap! It really produced water!"

"I'm witnessing history! This is freaking black technology!"

"Lin Zhou is awesome! The Cyber Freedom Republic is awesome!"

"To those who said it was fake, how does that face-slap feel?"

"Can this water really be drunk?"

Facing the camera, Lin Zhou announced loudly, "Next, I will continue the 24-hour demonstration in the desert and conduct real-time water quality testing to prove the authenticity and reliability of this technology to the whole world!"

He understood that this was just the beginning. He would use this technology to knock on the doors of those countries that had shut him out. He wanted the flag of the "Cyber Freedom Republic" to fly not only over the wilderness of Bir Tawil but also at the center of the international stage.

And he, Lin Zhou, a Programmer discarded by the times, would become the pioneer of it all.

He was going to change the world!