Lin Xian was deeply concerned about this issue. After all, Xu Yiyi was still lying in the hospital, and with her long-standing vegetative state, Lin Xian was worried whether she would live to see the day when the hibernation chamber was available.
However, Professor Xu Yun showed no concern about this at all. He chuckled and said, "That will probably take a very long time, maybe even forever. Perhaps humans will never be able to create the kind of hibernation chamber seen in science fiction movies, where one can hibernate for hundreds or thousands of years."
"But that's no big deal. For us normal people, we don't need the kind of hibernation chamber where we can sleep for hundreds or thousands of years. It's not like we're embarking on interstellar travel. Why sleep for so long?"
"It's just like Yiyi and many other terminal cancer patients. They only need to be able to hold on for another ten or even several decades, waiting for medical progress."
"Based on my estimation..."
Xu Yun leaned on his chin and looked at the bouncing white mouse, contemplating.
"I expect that if the country invests enough, it may take two to three years to develop a prototype of a hibernation chamber that can reduce human life activity by ten times."
"In fact, reducing it by ten times is already quite sufficient. Take Yiyi, for example. If she sleeps in the hibernation chamber for ten years, she will only age by one year. And during these ten years, medicine will advance, science will advance, and maybe there will be even more advanced hibernation chambers."
Lin Xian nodded.
Indeed, Professor Xu Yun had considered it meticulously.
"Then, Professor Xu, when do you plan to announce your research results?"
"At least a week's time."
Xu Yun casually replied, "I still need to organize the paper, experimental data, and so on. But as for the news and press releases, they will probably be out in the next few days."
Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and picked up a document from the side, handing it to Lin Xian.
"By the way, I accidentally obtained a byproduct during my research. I've already shown it to my friends at the Longguo Aerospace Research Institute, and they've confirmed the same results."
He handed Lin Xian several pages of materials to read.
There were complex molecular formulas and various chemical structures on them, which Lin Xian couldn't understand at all.
"What is this?"
"This is a compound of hafnium, a brand-new substance. This compound can be used to manufacture a hafnium alloy with high hardness, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance. Perhaps it will have some uses in the aerospace field."
"Lin Xian, if you don't mind... I want to publish the experimental data of this hafnium alloy as well. Although I don't know its applications, it can still promote the development of certain technologies."
Lin Xian nodded, of course he could. The influence and progress between various disciplines were mutual, and they all contributed to the advancement of science and technology.
"That's it. I'll leave you to it, Professor Xu. Looking forward to the day your paper is published."
...
A few days later.
Good news came one after another.
First, the news of "East Sea University Professor Xu Yun Solving the Key Problem of Hibernation" rushed to the top of the hot search, shocking the world.
No one had expected that even the futuristic technology of hibernation, which was considered advanced even in science fiction novels, would achieve such a breakthrough in reality so quickly!
During this period, headlines everywhere were filled with news about Xu Yun:
"Longguo Aerospace Research Institute Confirms that Professor Xu Yun will soon announce a new type of aerospace material. The Institute has received samples in advance."
"The United States announces the establishment of the most top-level laboratory, specializing in the research of hibernation technology, aiming to lead the hibernation era."
"The Nobel Prize Evaluation Committee pays close attention to Professor Xu Yun's research results, stating that if the published paper is true, they will nominate him for relevant Nobel Prizes."
"A Father's Ten Years: The Story behind Professor Xu Yun."
Xu Yun, who had quietly worked for more than ten years, finally made a breakthrough.
From a "mouse crossing the street" in the scientific community.
He leaped to become a "shining pearl" that attracted global attention.
Another piece of good news.
It was the successful launch of MX's new product, as well as the unveiling of the new brand of Rhine.
Not only did the pre-sale amount of the first product, moisturizing cream, far exceed expectations, but even the Rhine cat doll given as a gift with the first edition gift box became a hot topic, igniting a new wave of cuteness craze.
Thanks to the reputation fermentation of Professor Xu Yun's golden brand.
This moisturizing cream, which was like a targeted attack, had pre-sale orders scheduled until the first half of next year, and the Rhine brand suddenly became the hottest beauty brand of the moment.
As for the third piece of good news...
It was that Lin Xian himself enjoyed an upgrade in treatment.
22nd floor.
Zhao Yingjun's office.
"Lin Xian, I think you've seen the discussions about Rhine cats on the internet. The overwhelming praise and love, your design has truly amazed the fashion circle."
"We've received many requests for joint authorization, not only domestically... even internationally, many famous companies want to do joint designs."
"So, in order to meet the huge business demand, your Rhine Cat IP development team is definitely going to expand in terms of personnel and functions. My current plan is to expand your team to about 30 people."
"And you, Lin Xian..."
Zhao Yingjun leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms.
"You have independent personnel and assessment rights. The recruitment and dismissal of the entire department are fully at your discretion, as well as the salary and annual assessment of department personnel, all under your full control."
This news came as a bit of a surprise to Lin Xian.
If expanding the team to 30 people, his team would be the largest department in the entire company, almost like a small company itself.
Moreover, giving him the power to recruit people, handle personnel matters, and set salary and assessment was unprecedented in the company.
Currently, only three vice presidents and Zhao Yingjun herself had independent personnel and assessment rights. For him, a team leader, to have such authority... was it a bit excessive?
As if reading Lin Xian's thoughts, Zhao Yingjun smiled and continued, "This is also the trust and recognition from our management towards you. As for your position... since you seem to enjoy the work related to Rhine Cats, you will continue to serve as the team leader."
"But in terms of salary and benefits, it will be based on the standards of a vice president. You will also enjoy stock incentives every year."
Vice president treatment?
He hadn't even received his first paycheck as a team leader yet, and he was already going to receive vice president-level salary?
Lin Xian felt like he was one of those game characters in the ads, with golden lights flashing all over him, rapidly upgrading his various attributes.
However...
Lin Xian knew deep down.
Zhao Yingjun's exceptional grant of such power to him was mainly because she wanted to retain him, afraid that he might leave.
Actually, even without doing all this, Lin Xian wouldn't leave.
He genuinely liked MX Company and admired Zhao Yingjun's style.
And there was another point...
If he left MX Company, he would only get further away from that invitation to the genius club, further away from this mysterious organization hidden in the fog of history.
Therefore.
Until he saw the contents of that invitation, he wouldn't easily leave MX Company.
"Furthermore, there's one more thing," Zhao Yingjun looked at Lin Xian.
"Your new office should be ready by now. The logistics department has arranged it. The new office is on the 20th floor, much larger than your previous one. You can go take a look."
"That's about it. You can go back now."
Bang.
After walking out of Zhao Yingjun's office, the heavy security door closed automatically behind him.
Lin Xian blinked.
He had only spent a few minutes in Zhao Yingjun's office...
But after coming out, it felt like the outside world had undergone earth-shaking changes.
The Rhine Cat IP development team had expanded and become the largest department in the company;
He had gained independent personnel and assessment rights, akin to being a feudal lord;
In terms of salary and benefits, he was enjoying vice president treatment, with annual stock incentives;
His private office hadn't even warmed up yet, and he was given an even larger one, complete with a safe.
Not to mention the anticipation for the authorization fees and sales shares of that miraculous chemical substance...
"It's a bit exaggerated, upgrading too quickly."
Lin Xian rubbed his neck and walked towards the elevator.
The elevator opened on the 20th floor, and Lin Xian quickly found his new office.
It was three times larger than before, with an additional lounge area, but it hadn't been furnished with beds and hangers yet.
In the office area, there was a large coffee table, a long sofa, two bookcases, some green plants, a luxurious wooden desk, a new desktop computer, and a new laptop.
Every aspect was much more advanced than his previous office on the 17th floor.
Lin Xian took some time to move his personal belongings from his 17th floor office. In this spacious office, there was finally a bit of warmth.
Lying on the comfortable boss chair, Lin Xian closed his eyes:
"No more overtime and staying up late."
"Tonight, I can finally go to the dream and... crack open that safe!"