146: Chapter 146 System Reward: Future Holographic Technology

Late at night, only a single desk lamp remained lit in the study.

Chen Fan sat behind the mahogany desk. On his phone screen, the system's notification sound rang three times in succession.

[Congratulations to the Host for completing the prerequisites: Successfully acquired Huaying Media, established Wanqing Film and Television, and initially opened up the Imperial Capital market.]

[Phase mission unlocked ahead of schedule.]

[Mission rewards are being distributed...]

The progress bar on the screen jumped rapidly. Three seconds later, an encrypted folder appeared in the center of the interface.

Chen Fan clicked open the folder.

Dense technical parameters, design drawings, and core algorithms unfolded across the screen like a waterfall.

[Naked-eye 3D Holographic Projection Technology]

[Core Breakthrough: Spatial Light Field Reconstruction Algorithm, enabling 360-degree stereoscopic imaging without any wearable devices.]

[Display Precision: 8K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, latency below 1 millisecond.]

[Projection Distance: Up to 500 meters, maximum imaging area of 10,000 square meters.]

[Application Scenarios: Concerts, product launches, medical surgery, military simulations, education and training...]

[Technical Generational Gap: Leading existing global technology by at least five years.]

[Market Value: Conservatively estimated at the trillion-level.]

Chen Fan's finger slid across the screen. Every page of technical documentation made his heart race.

This wasn't just a simple business tool.

This was a key capable of redefining the rules of the entire industry.

He put down his phone and walked to the window.

The old locust tree in the courtyard swayed in the night wind, its shadows mottled.

“Chen Zihao gave me an attendant's ticket because he wants me to lose face at the banquet.”

Chen Fan talked to himself, his voice very soft.

“Then I'll show him what a dimensionality reduction strike looks like.”

He turned back to the desk, picked up the landline phone, and dialed the private number of the Technical Director of Huihuang Group.

The phone rang twice and connected.

“Boss?” A slightly drowsy voice came from the other side.

“Gather all core technical personnel immediately for an emergency meeting at the company.” Chen Fan's tone brooked no refusal. “I'm sending you some technical materials. The equipment must be assembled within three days.”

“Three days?” The Technical Director's voice instantly became alert. “Boss, what kind of equipment requires such urgency?”

“A set of equipment that can change the world.”

Chen Fan hung up the phone and sent the technical documents provided by the system via encrypted email.

Five minutes later, his phone began to vibrate frantically.

The Technical Director called back, his voice filled with uncontrollable excitement.

“Boss! Is... is this real? Naked-eye holographic projection? This technology... this technology is still in the laboratory stage globally!”

“Not anymore,” Chen Fan said. “Three days from now, I want to do a public demonstration at the Imperial Capital Charity Gala, in front of all the capital's dignitaries.”

“Understood!” The Technical Director's voice was trembling. “I'll organize the manpower immediately! I guarantee the mission will be completed!”

Hanging up the phone, Chen Fan opened his computer and pulled up a 3D model of the banquet venue.

The rooftop banquet hall of the Jinghua Hotel had a ceiling height of 12 meters and an area of 3,000 square meters, with a circular stage 20 meters in diameter at the center.

He marked a red dot in the center of the stage.

“Right here.”

...

The next morning, at Huihuang Group's Technical Department.

The entire floor was brightly lit. Dozens of engineers were gathered in the conference room, staring at the technical documents on the projection screen, their eyes wide.

“This algorithm... it's insane...”

“Can the precision of light field reconstruction really reach this level?”

“If this technology is real, all the display equipment manufacturers in the world are finished...”

The Technical Director stood at the front and slapped the table.

“Stop the nonsense! The boss gave us three days, and five hours have already passed. I've already listed the equipment requirements; we'll divide into six groups and push forward simultaneously.”

He wrote several keywords on the whiteboard:

Light Source Module, Spatial Positioning System, Algorithm Chip, Cooling System, Control Terminal, On-site Debugging.

“For the Light Source Module, use the laser array specified by the boss. The purchasing department is already contacting suppliers.”

“For the Spatial Positioning System, we'll modify our own millimeter-wave radar.”

“For the Algorithm Chip, customize it according to the parameters in the document. Find TSMC and use the expedited channel.”

“Cooling System...”

An engineer raised his hand to interrupt: “Director, the power of this equipment is too high. Ordinary cooling won't hold up.”

“Then use liquid nitrogen cooling.” The Technical Director didn't hesitate. “Cost is not an issue. The boss said to give us whatever we need.”

A chorus of sharp intakes of breath filled the conference room.

Liquid nitrogen cooling—that was a configuration only used in supercomputing centers.

“Also.” The Technical Director tapped the whiteboard. “The boss requires that the on-site debugging must be foolproof. So from now on, everyone hands in their phones. You'll eat and live at the company. No one is allowed to leak a single word.”

“Yes!”

...

Courtyard House, 3:00 PM.

Chen Haoyu pushed open the study door, holding a document in his hand.

“Second Uncle, the equipment procurement list is out. The total budget...” He swallowed. “Eighty million.”

Chen Fan didn't even look up: “Approved.”

“In addition, the Technical Department says they need a special transport vehicle and need to enter the venue early for wiring.”

“Have them contact the Jinghua Hotel's engineering department directly. Just say a banquet sponsor needs to install equipment.” Chen Fan put down the document in his hand. “Money is not an issue, but the confidentiality work must be in place.”

“Understood.” Chen Haoyu turned to leave but was called back.

“Wait.”

Chen Fan stood up and walked to the window.

“Friday night, you come along too.”

“Me?” Chen Haoyu froze for a moment. “Second Uncle, what am I going to do?”

“To watch a show.” Chen Fan turned his head, a cold light flashing in his eyes. “To see how those capital dignitaries, who think they are superior, fall to their knees.”

Chen Haoyu felt a shiver.

He had followed Chen Fan for so many years, but he had rarely seen his Second Uncle show such an expression.

It was the look of a hunter who had locked onto his prey.

...

Evening, in the living room.

Su Wanqing was discussing with Chen Nianyao what to wear for the Friday banquet.

“Mom, isn't that Chanel dress of yours quite nice?” Chen Nianyao flipped through photos on her phone.

“That one is too plain.” Su Wanqing shook her head. “This is the highest-specification charity gala in the Imperial Capital. I can't lose face for your father.”

Chen Fan walked over with a teacup and sat down on the sofa.

“If there's something you want to wear, go and get it custom-made. Don't scrimp on money.”

“I know.” Su Wanqing leaned on his shoulder. “I'll take Yaoyao to the haute couture shops over at SKP tomorrow to have a look.”

“Do you need me to go with you?”

“No need.” Su Wanqing smiled. “You busy yourself with your work. Yaoyao and I can go by ourselves.”

Chen Nianyao was browsing her phone nearby when her eyes suddenly lit up.

“Mom, this shop is good! 'Elena Haute Couture.' I heard they specialize in making dresses for various royal families.”

She handed the phone over. On the screen was a photo of a luxuriously decorated shop.

Su Wanqing took the phone, looked at it, and nodded.

“Alright, let's go to this one tomorrow.”

Chen Fan took a sip of tea and didn't speak.

But he already had a premonition.

Tomorrow, some blind fool would surely jump out again.

And this time, he would let the other party know what a true price meant.