Did the world end today?

Chapter 26 Send Me to Mars

阿斯伯格
When those four words came out of the gatekeeper's mouth, Lin Xu was completely dumbfounded.

What does it mean for words to become law?
I just made up an Asperger's identity, and the person I was looking for actually turned out to be an Asperger's patient?

In the past, Lin Xu would have thought it was just a coincidence.

But now, he has to wonder where things went wrong.

No, am I some kind of male version of Haruhi Suzumiya?

If I fabricated a lie that a Gundam would appear tomorrow, should the Angels immediately descend and destroy Tokyo?
You know what, this thing is even better than Mount Fuji.
Lin Xu walked towards Lizhao Lake with a head full of questions. From a distance, he saw the figure doing radio calisthenics by the lake.

His movements were quite exaggerated yet perfectly executed.

And it's particularly eye-catching.

But the students around him seemed to have gotten used to it, and no one gave him a second glance.

How should I greet them?
Lin Xu scratched his head.

He's actually not good at this kind of work that involves interpersonal communication.

I should have talked to those account managers and learned from their experience before coming here.

Let's just grit our teeth and go for it.

Seeing that Xu Jin had finished the last section of the radio calisthenics, Lin Xu walked directly to his side and said:
"Xu Jin?"

Xu Jin seemed startled, his body twitching slightly and blinking rapidly a dozen times before he stepped to the side and asked warily:
"Who are you?"

"Never mind who I am, I want to talk to you for a bit."

"No, let's not talk about it."

Xu Jin turned to leave, and Lin Xu followed closely beside him.

Every time Lin Xu tried to get closer to him, Xu Jin would take a step to the side, always maintaining a distance of at least two meters.

When he was almost cornered in the lake and there was no more room, Xu Jin ran again and circled around to the other side.

How can we talk about this?
A wicked thought suddenly popped into Lin Xu's mind.

He opened his mouth and said:
"You didn't finish your last move!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Jin stopped in his tracks.

His muscles were tense, as if he were enduring immense pain.

He wanted to continue escaping, but he couldn't take a step.

He remained frozen in place for about ten seconds before suddenly starting to back away.

Carefully backing up, I slowly retraced my steps back.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

It's really a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Lin Xu seized the opportunity and continued:
"I have something important to discuss with you, if you refuse..."

"You don't have anything serious to say, you're lying to me!"

Xu Jin's speech was chaotic; he would slow down and then suddenly speed up, spewing out a long string of words like a machine gun.

"You're lying to me. You're trying to impersonate a public official, but you're not."

"You are too young. Your hair is too long. You haven't shaved. You don't have any nails. There are backpack marks on your clothes. You always walk with your head down. Your eyes are only on one target."

"You are not a public official."

"You're here to hire! You're a programmer!"

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Lin Xu was speechless.

You saw right through me!

Xu Jin is absolutely a genius, and his talent is definitely not limited to the field of materials science!
No wonder he was able to produce two such crucial documents.

No wonder he became one of the core members of that mysterious "Planetary Reincarnation" organization.

I shouldn't lie to him.

"Ok."

Lin Xu began to speak:
"My name is Lin Xu, I am indeed a programmer, and I am here to recruit."

"But what I'm about to tell you will definitely interest you."

"I'm not interested in."

Xu Jin finally backed up to his original position. He looked down to find his footprints, carefully adjusted his stance, and then began to move again.

Radio calisthenics, first section.

Depend on.

Let's start over?
But that's good too, because this way I'll have more time to communicate with him.

"I guarantee you'll be interested in what I'm about to say."

"I will give you an opportunity to participate in the research and development of high-strength carbon fiber materials."

“PEEK material, and M46X.”

Lin Xu immediately revealed his trump card.

It wasn't that he was unwilling to deal with Xu Jin, but it was clear that given Xu Jin's current state, a direct approach might yield better results. And sure enough, after he finished speaking, Xu Jin paused.

But he still gritted his teeth and refused to speak until the entire set of broadcast gymnastics was completed and he made a strange set of movements with his hands in the air before he finally turned to Lin Xu.

How did you know I was researching these two materials? Are you investigating me?

"Stealing citizens' identity information is illegal. I'm calling the police, and they'll arrest you."

"stop!"

Lin Xu raised his hand to interrupt Xu Jin.

"I did not steal any information from you."

"All the information about you was found online, and the research about you was obtained from your classmates and teachers."

“We really need you, and we really need these two materials.”

"We are Sky Dome Technology, and we are committed to enabling ordinary people to fly into space."

"if you"

"I promise!"

".ah?"

Lin Xu was stunned.

accepted?
that's it?
He had assumed that changing Xu Jin's mind would be a long process, and today's communication was merely the first step in laying the groundwork.

but now.
Goodness, are these two materials really that lethal?

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Xu asked:

"What about your other job? You've already passed the interview at the Materials Research Institute, right?"

"I don't have to go."

At this moment, Xu Jin appeared perfectly normal, and his expression calmed down in an instant.

The characteristic "wise yet slightly bewildered" expression that was typical of people with Asperger's syndrome could no longer be seen on his face.

He was just like a normal person.

Lin Xu took a deep breath and extended his hand to Xu Jin.

"There's no rush. We can come up with a solution that benefits both sides."

"Anyway, thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Xu Jin looked at Lin Xu with a conflicted expression, and after a few seconds of silence, he took out an alcohol spray from his pocket.

"Never mind, it's fine if we don't shake hands."

Lin Xu withdrew his hand.

"Then let's set a time."

"Leave me your contact information, I'll pick you up tomorrow."

"Before we officially start working, there are a few things I need to tell you in advance."

"May I?"

Lin Xu looked at Xu Jin with a sincere expression.

In fact, before meeting him, Lin Xu was still thinking repeatedly about how to smooth things over.

Even if Xu Jin agrees to cooperate with his act, making the performance convincing and preventing the company's higher-ups from noticing anything amiss is no easy task.

but
Since Xu Jin is a genuine Asperger's patient, many things can be explained.

In any case, whatever loopholes there are, just blame it on Xu Jin's illness.

"can."

Xu Jin nodded.

Just when Lin Xu thought the situation was settled, he suddenly spoke:
"you have a problem."

Lin Xu was stunned.

“I have never told anyone what I am researching. You won’t find out from my teachers and classmates.”

"You're definitely investigating me, but it's okay, I don't care anymore."

"Are you really a programmer at Sky Dome Technology? Do you really think you can send ordinary people into space?"

"We really can."

Lin Xu nodded solemnly.

Nonsense. In less than twenty years, Sky Dome Technology will have developed into a true giant in the space tourism industry. Sending someone into space will be a piece of cake.

Xu Jin could clearly tell that Lin Xu was not lying.

He took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

Then, he continued to ask:
"In that case, you...you can..."

"Send me to Mars?"

(End of this chapter)