My "academic genius" persona is so convincing!

It was unclear how long it would take for the building to be fully completed, but their thesis, which formed the foundation of the building, still needed to be continued. Soon, Xue Lin finished his thesis, and the entire domestic architectural community erupted in cheers. This time, however, Xue Lin published his thesis in the journal of Jinling University. It seemed like an unremarkable article, only a little over 1 words, but it clearly explained the rationale behind it. Two other papers were also published in the same journal, almost all analyzing deconstructivist architecture. This theoretical analysis combined was quite substantial. Furthermore, Xue Lin's own influence was already immense, and in the field of architecture, his thesis was sure to cause a sensation.

At this moment, inside the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University, Chen Jin's eyes were fixed on the paper, his expression constantly shifting. Previously, he had consistently opposed Xue Lin's various gimmicks. But now it seemed that this man had truly become a force to be reckoned with.

As for what achievements Xue Lin will ultimately attain in the field of architecture, he doesn't know. He only knows that with the publication of this paper, Xue Lin's position in the entire field of architecture is virtually unshakeable, and he might even be able to dedicate his own page to architectural history. As for Xue Lin himself, he doesn't have much of an opinion on these things. Right now, he's busy writing songs. In the past two months, he has already helped Shen Qingcheng write quite a few songs.

These songs have now been openly featured on variety shows. However, variety shows have time limits, requiring a long period of competition and elimination rounds. This competition is quite lengthy, having only been running for a month so far, so he's not in a hurry. Perhaps his influence will reach new heights after these songs are released. But for a student like him, this seems more than enough.

"Brother Lin, I've listened to all the songs you gave me. Holy crap, how does your brain work? I think these songs could even elevate me to the level of superstars. Although they might have some shortcomings, it doesn't diminish the significant impact these songs will have on my music career. The shortcomings are my age and my singing skills, which lack depth and experience. But these songs will definitely leave a lasting impression on the music scene, or at least cause a sensation within it."

Xue Lin didn't care. Once things stabilized, everything could develop freely from there. He wouldn't need to do anything too challenging; both his architecture company and his music company could operate almost entirely on their own, without much external assistance. He didn't really want to do that kind of content right now. The companies would naturally function on their own, with excellent results. Of course, he had already laid the groundwork completely. There was also the field of architecture. He hadn't updated his short videos in a long time, and he planned to release one again.

Recruiting, in essence, is about securing more work for their own company; otherwise, their construction firm might not get any major projects. Smaller jobs seem perfectly acceptable, but even ordinary construction companies could handle those. His architectural studio will likely need to focus on more innovative and creative projects from now on, demystifying architecture or undertaking a radical transformation of its form. Such changes will undoubtedly create a frenzy in the architectural world. Whether these buildings will truly enter the public eye will certainly test an architect's fundamental skills.

Can an architect conduct sufficient design research within the diverse landscape of the architectural industry? Furthermore, these designs will undoubtedly require a vast space for development. Moreover, these architectural designs largely require collective thought and innovation, integrating these elements into one's own thinking, and then researching various stylistic types, such as abstract or minimalist. Of course, the most important thing is to improve oneself, as the fundamental function of architecture must still be emphasized. The field of architecture is actually not difficult; the amount of work that can be done is limited.

A year later, the architecture rankings were reassessed. Xue Lin had achieved great success by then. He had taken on numerous projects, and his architecture firm had reached a high market capitalization. It was certain that it wasn't yet publicly listed. As for a formal listing, that would likely take some time, but he hadn't considered such matters. Most of the time, he didn't want to be the leader of a company with strong capital; he wanted to focus on doing real work in architecture.

The form for the re-evaluation of architecture has been issued. After Xue Lin carefully filled it out, he returned the building materials directly.

At this moment, Chen Hui was also carefully looking at the various contents on the form, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. This building rating was more than enough to establish it as a leader in the entire domestic architectural field.

Moreover, Xue Lin published countless papers during this period, enabling many to conduct new types of research. His work has already created a significant stir in the field of architecture, introducing numerous new ideas and perspectives that have greatly propelled its development. Under Xue Lin's guidance, architecture has entered a new chapter. This is Xue Lin's achievement.

Furthermore, the journals published by Jinling University had risen to a very important position, almost on par with the world's top architecture journals. During this period, almost all of Xue Lin's journals were published in Chinese.

The only difference between Chinese and foreign journals is that foreign journals started earlier, making them more authoritative and having accumulated a stable readership over many years. Furthermore, their authority is generally higher than that of foreign journals, so foreign journals often represent authority. However, Xue Lin's actions have already broken this monopoly. Previously, these journals were merely considered top-tier; in those days, they weren't particularly outstanding, only capable of publishing for some domestic scholars. Their ability to publish in Chinese journals was often out of necessity, mostly for promotions or to showcase outstanding research. Research that could be submitted to top journals would never be published in Chinese journals.

However, the center of architectural studies has now almost entirely shifted towards Jinling University. In other words, Jinling University's design research has reached a very convincing level. For a Chinese-language journal to achieve such a research leadership position is truly remarkable. Therefore, the level of seriousness people place on this journal varies. However, everyone knows that only Xue Lin could single-handedly elevate this journal to a position far beyond its own. During this period, Xue Lin has focused on building materials and various aspects of architecture, such as structural stress, building structure, and other aspects of architecture, especially building materials.

Only high-strength materials can be incorporated into most modern processes. Furthermore, much content needs to be created, meticulously crafted, and developed; many things require innovation to achieve this. These things are quickly produced. In Xue Lin's hands, these things seem to be built from nothing, accumulated little by little. Within this year, the entire field of architecture has made leaps and bounds, all thanks to one person, who seems to be a god of architecture, capable of achieving very high levels of architectural skill in many areas.

This level of expertise doesn't involve building upon the foundations laid by predecessors; rather, it's about constructing skyscrapers from scratch, establishing something entirely from nothing in many fields. For example, in architectural design, deconstructivism has almost become a distinct school of thought. Minimalism has also gained significant traction, and future architectural designs may see many novel approaches. Of course, all these variations ultimately stem from the fundamental structure or basic function of architecture, leading to the diverse architectural styles that represent this challenge.

You list out these building functions, then process and design various buildings. Architectural design is also an art, and this art requires a lot of space for creation and imagination. Of course, human imagination has its limits, but architectural design has no limits. You need to use flowing curves, or imagery like clouds, to incorporate into the architecture. Or you can have some ideas, something novel, or something traditional or conservative, incorporating the most traditional elements, such as ancient architecture, into your architectural design—that's your own architectural style.

In terms of architectural style, Xue Lin has reached a level of unparalleled mastery. His company has undertaken numerous projects recently. While he still can't get those top-tier, large-scale projects, he can now easily take on projects worth tens of millions. And projects worth tens of millions are actually quite numerous; many could be built into landmarks. These projects are not insignificant. Although most of the content requires attribution or, to a large extent, the creation of a new type of graphic, Xue Lin's ideas seem inexhaustible. In his future architectural endeavors, he may have even deeper ideas and more complex architectural requirements.

Today, he has created too many impossibilities in the field of architecture. Previously, building materials were mainly imported from abroad, since the development of architecture abroad surpassed that in China. One had to study foreign journals to learn how to build those top-notch materials and then work step by step. But Xue Lin built skyscrapers from scratch, listing many building types and materials directly. He didn't need to look up designs in foreign journals; he only needed to create those things in his own university's architecture journal.

Surely a Chinese journal isn't so incomprehensible that even Chinese people can't understand it? For a Chinese journal to serve as a compass in this sense is already quite remarkable, representing that China's architectural level has caught up with international standards. This is almost unprecedented.

"I think this year's discipline ranking is even better than Tsinghua University. At least we've brought in so many design achievements, architectural papers, and faculty members this year. Most of them are probably here because of Professor Xue Lin. I don't know when Professor Xue Lin plans to graduate, but I can approve it at any time. He can stay at the university then. In this year, we've already accomplished things that many academicians can't do. There's absolutely no need to use graduation as a barrier. Most people complete their bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a proper manner, but you don't seem to need to do that. Just listing these achievements is enough to graduate."

"Life is all about experiences, so I'll focus on finishing my studies. I can pursue a combined Master's and PhD program later. At least I'll get my PhD first. I can also minor in other areas. After all, I'm still deeply involved in various fields of architecture, so I might have some novel ideas or thoughts that I can apply to different areas of architecture. That could lead to great things in the future."

Chen Hui, standing beside him, nodded emphatically. Xue Lin's level of creativity was practically mythical, unparalleled in the history of architecture. Therefore, most people assumed Xue Lin might be a legend, but he was only a freshman; his potential was limitless. He had already achieved such a level in architecture's academic rankings at the very end of his freshman year. Perhaps, in the near future, it wouldn't be impossible for him to be revered as a god in the history of architecture.