Professor Wang grew even more agitated. He grabbed Director Zhu by the sleeve.
"I don't make such jokes. Sometimes I'm an *sshole, but I know what's important. You know this."
Director Zhu quietly surveyed Professor Wang's earnest expression. After exhaling deeply, Director Zhu asked, "Which country developed it?"
Professor Wang responded with a slight curl of his lips, "We did."
Director Zhu widened his eyes and started massaging his brows.
"Wang, I really wish I could believe you. We're venturing into the realm of sci-fi. We simply dn't have the means to bring them into reality.
"I get it. You've been under a lot of stress at work. I too, wish to leave something for my descendants before I take my leave from the mortal coil.
"I really get you," he said.
"Otherwise, I wouldn't be working overtime secretly at my own home at this age," he confessed.
"But you have to know that we haven't even figured out where to begin. How could we have developed these things?" he questioned.
"You can't just walk up to me and say all these words," he continued, his skepticism evident.
"I'm really struggling here. You have to at least show me something!
"Don't tell me that it's in the research institute.
"My health has kept me working from home for a period of time, but I worked there for decades. Magical trees don't grow overnight there!
"Other than our research institute, where else in the country could such breakthroughs take place?" he inquired.
Professor Wang laughed helplessly in response to Director Zhu's disbelief. "When I heard these words previously, my reaction was even more intense than yours."
"What?" Director Zhu was taken aback by this statement.
He frowned and waited for an explanation.
Professor Wang would not be so reckless as to barge into his house without first making sure of the information. However, he still found it hard to believe that someone had really developed epoch-making scientific research technology.
Professor Wang didn't elaborate further. Instead, he looked at his student, Sun Liang, who nodded in confirmation.
Sun Liang swiftly retrieved his tablet and played the previously recorded live broadcast.
Director Zhu found himself in a state of confusion in the face of these events and looked blankly at the pair. "Liang, what's going on?"
Professor Wang waved his hand dismissively while stating, "I don't know how to put it in words. Just watch the video."
He continued, "You'll know everything after watching the video."
Director Zhu sighed while feeling a mixture of anticipation and apprehension as he turned his attention to the tablet and started watching.
After watching for a while, Director Zhu furrowed his brows and addressed Sun Liang, "Liang!"
He was puzzled. "Why are you showing me a sci-fi movie?
"What kind of groundbreaking scientific technology is there in this movie?"
Sun Liang couldn't help but laugh at Director Zhu's reaction.
Director Zhu's skepticism closely mirrored Professor Wang's initial reaction.
He quickly explained, "Director Zhu, take a closer look. This is not a science fiction movie. This is a live stream!
"Professor Wang went through the same stages of denial as you did!"
Director Zhu was dumbfounded upon hearing the explanation.
Are you crazy or am I crazy?!
This is CGI!
A transparent, hovering elevator, supernatural alloy, this all screamed horrible 80's sci-fi!
Setting aside everything else, the materials and technical support required to create such an elevator demanded a substantial research team.
Nobody could have developed this in complete secret!
He recalled how the Americans had secretly created the computer.
Even with strict military control over a few large semiconductor manufacturers, the research had leaked halfway through.
In the scientific research industry, attempting large-scale research while keeping other details concealed was virtually impossible!
Director Zhu's skepticism only grew stronger when he saw the transforming rooms and the silent pistol.
"This is CGI!
"It's impossible!
"I don't believe it!"
All of this was so shocking that it almost shattered Director Zhu's worldview.
However, Sun Liang calmly recounted the entire incident from the moment Saa entered the campus.
After hearing Sun Liang's account, Director Zhu fell into silence for a long moment.
"Are you sure this is true?"
Professor Wang assured him with a pat on the back. "I've already contacted the station. They can guarantee that this is the content of the live broadcast. There's no fraud involved."
He added, "If you don't believe me, you can make your own calls.
"What reason do I have to pull such a silly prank on you?"
Director Zhu had no choice but to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Moreover, the emergence of this epoch-making scientific research technology was of utmost importance not only to the scientific research community of the nation but also to the global scientific community.
He had a responsibility to report it to his superiors.
After taking a deep breath, he gazed intently at Professor Wang and said, "Wang, I'll believe you this time."
He continued, "I'll contact the television station now!"
A short while later, Director Zhu made a call.
Director Zhu was quickly brought up to speed.
"I've been paying attention to this live broadcast ever since the incident occurred. I'm sure there's no possibility of it being faked.
"Previously, Professor Wang also joined the live broadcast.
"You can ask Professor Wang. He should have already confirmed it."
After ending the call, Director Zhu found himself in a daze.
Someone had indeed succeeded in researching these epoch-making scientific technologies!
Moreover, it was a success achieved by one of their own!
The most astonishing aspect was that this individual hadn't relied on the country's scientific research team at all; the research had been conducted privately.
The exceptional talent, audacious initiatives and remarkable achievements left Director Zhu trembling with excitement.
They had to invite this genius to join their research institute!
If these technologies could be applied to other sectors within the country, the entire nation could surpass global standards by decades, or even centuries.
With these thoughts in mind, Director Zhu swiftly dialed a special, concise number.
Not long after, a resolute voice answered on the other end. "Director Zhu?
"You must have achieved a breakthrough for you to call me, right?"
Director Zhu took a deep breath to suppress his exhilaration.
"General, are you already aware?!"
The voice on the other end of the line carried a chuckle. "If I had to wait for you to report everything, I wouldn't be holding this position.
"Alright, I've just finished a meeting here, and I've made the necessary arrangements!
"That private research site must be thoroughly protected. The scientific research technology within must not be compromised by any foreign forces.
"The military is prepared to set out.
"The alertness level has been raised to the highest, so you can rest assured!"