Genius Club

Chapter 50: Chapter 50: The Dream Inception Plan

Lin Xian was very concerned about this issue.

After all, Xu Yiyi was still lying in the hospital, with her perennially comatose constitution… Lin Xian worried whether she could survive until the day the Hibernation Pod became a reality.

However.

Professor Xu Yun had no worries about this at all, and with a chuckle, he said,

“That might take a very, very long time, perhaps humanity will never come up with the kind of Hibernation Pod seen in sci-fi movies that can last for hundreds or thousands of years.”

“But that doesn’t matter much. For us normal people, we don’t need to sleep through hundreds or thousands of years in a Hibernation Pod. It’s not like we’re going on a long interstellar trip, so why sleep for so long?”

“Take comatose patients like Yiyi or many patients with late-stage cancer, for example, they only need something that can sustain them for another ten or even several decades, waiting for medical advancements.”

“Based on my estimates…”

Professor Xu Yun, propping up his chin, looked at the scurrying mice and thought,

“I anticipate—”

“If the country invests enough, we might be able to develop a rudimentary form of a Hibernation Pod that can reduce human metabolic activity by tenfold within two to three years.”

“In fact, a tenfold reduction is already quite sufficient. Take Yiyi, for example, if she sleeps in the Hibernation Pod for ten years, she will only age one year. And during these ten years, medicine will advance, and so will science. Maybe even more advanced Hibernation Pods will appear.”

Lin Xian nodded in agreement.

Indeed, Professor Xu Yun had considered things more thoroughly.

“Then, Teacher Xu, when do you plan to publish your research findings?”

“At least a week’s time, I guess,”

said Professor Xu Yun offhandedly:

“I still need to organize the papers, experimental data, and such. But the news and the reports, I guess they’ll be released in the next few days.”

He seemed to suddenly remember something, picked up some material from next to him, and handed it to Lin Xian:

“Speaking of which, during my research, I stumbled upon a byproduct, which I have already sent to my friends at the Aerospace Research Institute in China and they have confirmed the same results.”

He presented several pages of documents to Lin Xian.

They contained complex molecular formulas and various chemical structures, all of which Lin Xian could not understand.

“What is this?”

“This is a hafnium compound, a brand new substance. This compound can be used to create a hafnium alloy, which is durable, corrosion-resistant, and can withstand high temperatures. It might be useful in the field of aerospace.”

“Lin Xian, if you don’t mind… I would like to publish the experimental data on this hafnium alloy as well, even though I don’t know exactly what it will be used for, but it will certainly contribute to certain technological developments.”

Lin Xian nodded; of course, that was acceptable. The influence and progress of various disciplines on each other are mutual, and they all help to propel technology forward.

“Then I’ll leave you to your research, Teacher Xu, and not keep you any longer. I’m looking forward to the day your paper is published.”

…

After a few more days of burning the midnight oil at work.

Three pieces of good news arrived in succession.

First was the news titled “Professor Xu Yun of East Sea University Solves Key Hibernation Challenges,” which topped trending searches and shocked the world.

No one expected that even in science fiction, a technology as advanced as Hibernation Technology would so quickly achieve a breakthrough in reality!

In this period, wherever one looked, the headlines were all about Xu Yun:@@novelbin@@

“Aerospace Research Institute in China confirms that Professor Xu Yun will soon publish a new type of aerospace material, and the institute has already received samples.”

“Mi Country announces the establishment of a top-level laboratory dedicated to Hibernation Technology research, aiming to lead the era of hibernation.”

“The Nobel Prize committee pays close attention to Professor Xu Yun’s research achievements, stating that if the published paper is authentic, they will nominate him for the relevant Nobel Prize.”

“A Father’s Ten Years: The Story Behind Xu Yun.”

Professor Xu Yun, who had been toiling away quietly for more than a decade, had finally come into the limelight.

From a “scapegoat” in the scientific community,

he had become a “shining pearl” that the whole world now watched.

Another piece of good news

was that the new product launch by MX Company, along with the introduction of the Rhein Brand, was a resounding success.

It wasn’t just that the presale amount for the inaugural moisturizing cream product exceeded expectations; the Rhein Cat Dolls given away with the first launch gift box also became a hot trending topic, igniting a new craze for cuteness.

Thanks to the positive reputation of the gold-standard name of Professor Xu Yun,

this category-defining moisturizing cream… had presale orders lined up until the following year, creating a situation where supply simply could not meet the demand. Rhein Brand had experienced a meteoric rise to become the hottest cosmetic brand of the moment.

And as for the third piece of good fortune…

it was Lin Xian himself enjoying an elevation in his treatment.

22nd floor.

Zhao Yingjun’s office.

“Lin Xian, I think you’ve also seen the discussions about Rhein Cat online, unanimously positive reviews and affection, your design truly dazzled the fashion world.”

“We’ve received many joint authorization requests, not just domestically… even many famous companies abroad want to work on co-branded designs.”

“Therefore, in order to handle the immense business demands, your Rhein Cat IP Development Team will definitely need to expand in both personnel and functions.”

“And, Lin Xian…”

Zhao Yingjun leaned back in her chair, arms crossed:

“You have full control over personnel and assessment authority; the entire department’s hiring and firing are entirely up to you, and you also completely control the department members’ wages and annual evaluations.”

To this news, Lin Xian felt somewhat surprised.

Zhao Yingjun had given him all these powers—authority over recruitment, personnel management, and salary assessments… such a situation was absolutely unprecedented in the company.

As if reading Lin Xian’s thoughts, Zhao Yingjun smiled and continued:

“This is also a testament to the management’s trust and recognition of you. As for your position… since you enjoy working on Rhein Cat-related projects so much, it’s best if you continue as the team’s lead.”

“However, your salary will be set according to the standards of a Vice President, and every year you’ll enjoy stock option incentives.”

Having not yet received his first paycheck as team leader, he was about to earn a Vice President-level salary.

Lin Xian felt like a character in a web game ad, “One hit, 999!”, bathed in golden light, constantly leveling up, with his stats skyrocketing at the speed of light.

But…

Lin Xian was also clear in his mind.

The main reason Zhao Yingjun granted him so much power was to keep him from leaving.

Actually, even if she hadn’t done this, Lin Xian would not have left.

He genuinely liked MX Company and appreciated Zhao Yingjun’s style.

Furthermore, there was another point…

If he left MX Company, he would only drift further away from that invitation to the Genius Club and the mysterious organization shrouded in historical mists.

Therefore.

He definitely wouldn’t leave MX Company lightly before seeing the contents of that invitation.

“Also, there’s one more thing,” Zhao Yingjun said, looking at Lin Xian:

“Your new office should be set up by the logistics department by now. It’s on the 20th floor, much larger than your previous one. You can take a look.”

“Nothing else for now, you can go back to work.”

Thud.

After leaving Zhao Yingjun’s office, the heavy coded door closed automatically behind him.

Lin Xian blinked.

He had only been in Zhao Yingjun’s office for a few minutes…

But coming out, it felt as though the outside world had undergone a sea change.

The scale of the Rhein Cat IP Development Team had expanded, becoming the company’s largest department;

He had obtained full control over personnel and assessments, akin to a petty emperor;

In terms of salary, he was now enjoying the treatment of a Vice President, with stock option incentives each year;

His personal office hadn’t even warmed up before he was switched to an even larger one, equipped with a safe.

Not to mention the potential earnings from the magical chemical substance’s licensing fee and sales profit…

“The upgrade is too fast.”

Lin Xian rubbed his neck and walked toward the elevator.

The elevator opened on the 20th floor, and Lin Xian quickly found his new office.

The space was triple the size of his previous office, with an additional rest area partition, but it hadn’t been equipped yet with a bed or clothes rack.

In the office area, there was a large coffee table, a long sofa, two bookshelves, some green plants, a luxurious wooden desk, a new desktop computer, and a new laptop.

Every aspect was much more upscale than his 17th-floor office.

Lin Xian spent some time moving his personal items from his 17th-floor office, which made the spacious office feel a bit more lived-in.

Lying in the comfortable executive chair, Lin Xian closed his eyes:

“No more overtime and late nights.”

“Tonight, I can finally enter the dream and crack open that safe!”