The night before the college entrance exam results were released, I redeemed my Peking University ad

"I'm going! This sinkhole has to be turned into a road to heaven!"

Academician Wang was stunned for a full three seconds on the other end of the phone.

He had a whole host of ideas in his head, from the seniority system in the sinkhole industry to the waste of talent, from the barriers of experimental resources to the hardship of gaining seniority, all ready to teach the young man a good lesson.

But Ji Bai's words stuck all the old man's words in his throat.

To put it bluntly, Old Wang was overwhelmed by the generosity!

"Hahaha, great! What a wonderful transformation of a sinkhole into a heavenly road!"

"Good lad, you have spirit and courage! I've lived most of my life and seen plenty of precocious and timid people, but your daring and adventurous spirit is the most precious!"

"Alright! Since you've made up your mind, I won't waste any more time. The doors of the School of Mathematical Sciences are always open for you. If you suffer any injustices or lack of resources on the materials side, just give me a call anytime."

"I can't promise anything else, but I can at least lend you a hand and give you support. That's about all the face I have!"

After hanging up the phone, Academician Wang stood by the window, gazing at the sycamore trees below, his face full of a gratified smile.

I've seen many geniuses in my life, but only Ji Bai possesses both extraordinary talent and the ambition to reclaim the sea.

To witness such a young man emerge in my lifetime, I would die without regret!

Ji Bai hung up the phone, feeling a warm glow inside.

While there are certainly bad apples like Academician Zhou who jump around causing trouble, there are also senior figures like Academician Wang who genuinely cherish talent and protect the younger generation.

He opened the system panel, and found that the technology fragments for room-temperature superconductivity had accumulated to 6/10.

At this pace, we should be able to gather ten pieces and obtain the complete technical roadmap before the start of the semester, which should be pretty much guaranteed.

Is materials science a bottomless pit?

Ji Bai raised an eyebrow.

When he finally demonstrates room-temperature superconductivity, let's see who still dares to call this a sinkhole.

At that time...

The national power grid is directly superimposed, power transmission is lossless, and residential electricity prices are drastically reduced.

Maglev trains are being deployed across the country, with speeds starting at 600 kilometers per hour, making cross-province commuting as easy as taking the subway.

Quantum computers break free from the constraints of low temperatures and can run at full capacity at room temperature, resulting in an explosive upgrade in computing power.

The new energy industry has been completely transformed, the oil hegemony system has been shattered, and the entire global energy landscape has to be rewritten.

As for materials science?

It might just go from being one of the four great sinkholes to the most popular spot in the universe in an instant!

"Besides, I'm not even sure if I'll go to university!"

Ji Bai muttered something casually.

With systems in place, who still needs to go to university!

The words had barely left his lips when a familiar mechanical voice rang in his ears:

[Ding! Daily Selection System activated!]

If you had ten dollars, how would you spend it?

1. Complete technical route for room temperature superconductivity (fragment 1/10) (80 yuan)

2. When you go to college, you will have an extremely difficult roommate (10 yuan).

3. Proficient in singing, dancing, rapping, and basketball (10 yuan)

4. Foods you dislike will automatically transform into flavors you like once you put them in your mouth (10 yuan).

5. Mosquitoes will never bite you (10 yuan)

6. When you sneeze, there will always be someone who says, "Someone is thinking of you." (NT$10)

……

"hiss!"

Ji Bai gasped.

I'm about to take back what I just said.

University is great!

My roommate... no, I mean, I have to go to college!

Forget about systems or anything, university life is the only essential course in life!

"I choose 1, 2, and 3!"

The wonderful life at university!

Ji Bai was already looking forward to it!

……

at the same time.

In the conference room of Peking University's administration building, a high-level special meeting was in full swing.

The executive vice president in charge of teaching personally presided over the event, with several academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering sitting in the audience.

The heads of the School of Mathematical Sciences, the School of Materials Science and Engineering, the Admissions Office, and the Logistics Department were all present. The only topic was Ji Bai's major assignment.

"Speak up, everyone, what are your thoughts?" The vice principal tapped the table.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Director Zhang of the Mathematics Department abruptly raised his head and spoke up:

"Principal, I believe Ji Bai must be transferred to our mathematics department! How can such a once-in-a-century mathematical genius go to... that kind of major? It's a complete waste of talent! A terrible disservice!"

"Old Zhang, how dare you talk like that? What do you mean by 'that kind of profession'?"

Director Li of the Materials Science Department immediately objected, slamming his fist on the table and retorting:

"Putting everything else aside, in terms of average salary five years after graduation, our Materials Science department is miles ahead of your Mathematics department!"

"Our students graduate and go on to work in research institutes or new energy companies, earning starting salaries of hundreds of thousands of yuan a year. You math graduates go to work as middle school teachers, earning only a few thousand yuan a month. How dare you criticize us?"

Director Zhang was immediately embarrassed, his face turning bright red.

"We mathematicians pursue the pinnacle of human wisdom! We seek spiritual fulfillment! Can that be measured in money?"

"Yes, yes, spiritual abundance."

Director Li rolled his eyes: "Last time, that old professor in your department was so poor that he almost couldn't afford the hospital fees. The school had to organize a donation drive for him."

Actually, Director Li didn't really want Ji Bai to come, after all, he's a math genius.

It's just that Zhang's words were too harsh. He said the Materials Science Department was a bottomless pit, but how much better is the Mathematics Department?

"Alright, alright!"

The vice principal interrupted them, exasperated: "How old are you? You're arguing like elementary school kids."

He turned to the assembled academicians and asked, "What are your thoughts, academicians?"

Academician Li from the Department of Mathematics smiled, holding his teacup, and slowly began to speak:

"I looked at Ji Bai's college application, didn't you notice? He only applied for one major!"

With just one sentence, the meeting room fell silent.

Everyone was stunned.

Yup!

Ji Bai only applied for the Materials Science major!

There isn't even a backup option!

Academician Li put down his teacup and continued with a smile:

"What does this mean? It means that they came here specifically for Peking University's materials science program, and they chose it willingly. It wasn't a mistake, nor was it a case of slipping out of the list."

Everyone has seen what kind of personality Ji Bai has recently. Do you think he will accept the adjustment?

If you force him to transfer to the School of Mathematical Sciences, and he doesn't come, but instead goes directly to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University, or simply doesn't go to university at all to do research on his own, who can bear that responsibility?

Director Zhang opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he closed it reluctantly.

He had met Ji Bai before and knew the boy's personality all too well.

He may look gentle, but he's more arrogant than anyone else at heart. Once he's made up his mind, nothing can change it.

Watching helplessly as the math prodigy went to the materials science department next door was like a knife to his heart.

Director Zhang wanted to say something more, but seeing Academician Li's gaze, he shut his mouth again.

Although he is the head of the mathematics department, Academician Li is the true supreme leader of mathematics at Peking University.

Seeing that the mathematics department was silent, the vice-principal looked towards the materials department.

"Old Chen, what do you mean?"

Old Chen is the supreme leader of the Materials Science and Engineering Department, and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Academician Chen remained expressionless, holding his teacup, and said calmly, "I'm following the instructions of my superiors. Since they've applied to our field, we have no reason to turn them away."

The vice principal nodded.

This is actually the same idea as above.

Ji Bai's mathematical talent is indeed one in a million, but it would be a pity to confine him to the field of pure mathematics precisely because he is too genius.

Perhaps it would be better to apply it to applied disciplines; it might create a "catfish effect," stirring up the entire industry and bringing unexpected breakthroughs.

He happened to choose the materials himself, which were exactly what the emperor wanted.

"Then it's settled."

The vice principal made the decision: "Respecting Ji Bai's personal wishes, he will be admitted to the Materials Science and Engineering major."

He paused, then added, "But normal admission is normal admission, and the preferential treatment that should be given must be given. Putting aside everything else, a four-person room for a regular undergraduate student is definitely not suitable."

"I think we should arrange a double room for them."