Chapter 237 Scenery
Over the years, although Zhou Yuan was still a little restrained in front of Rong Yuan, she performed very well in both academics and work, and few people of the same age could compare with her. Therefore, the girl is now full of confidence, speaks clearly and quickly, and her conversation is not elegant, but full of power.
They chatted for a long time. Even though Rong Yuan was silent most of the time, she did not remain silent. She chattered on and on about everything from interesting things in the dormitory to the world situation. She also talked about the status of Rong Yuan's research institute in the world, the evaluation among his classmates, and everyone's yearning and awe. As she spoke, Zhou Yuan paused and suddenly thought of a question.
In the past few years, Rong Yuan's name has become a household name, but he rarely appears in the public eye. It has been two months since he last left the institute to attend a scientific summit. Moreover, it is well known that Rong Yuan is known as "the most valuable person in Sugar Country", and the security standards for his travels are higher than those of the parliamentarians. Rong Yuan once went to Zhou Yuan's university to give a speech. She saw with her own eyes that the auditorium was completely blocked off a day in advance, and several roads were blocked on the day of the speech. Everyone who attended the lecture, whether students or professors, had to go through strict security checks. When Rong Yuan was giving a speech, there were bodyguards guarding him all the time.
But now, Rong Yuan is sitting here. Where are the bodyguards? Where is the security check? Where is the blockade?
Thinking of this, Zhou Yuan immediately asked worriedly: "Rong Yuan, why did you come here alone? Won't it be dangerous?" Many people would destroy what they can't get. She had no doubt that many countries and organizations wanted to kidnap or kill Rong Yuan.
"No, not many people know that I left the institute." Rong Yuan was multitasking, looking at the e-reader in his hand while speaking. In the few years since he was away, many new books have been published on Earth, most of which are rubbish, but occasionally one or two interesting ones can be found.
"Eh? Why?" Zhou Yuan asked curiously. Seeing that Rong Yuan didn't answer, he turned his gaze to Jin Yang.
Jin Yang coughed, looked at Rong Yuan, and then said, "Xiao Yuan left a substitute in the research institute." At the same time, she was thinking, if she asked questions like where the substitute came from, whether he looked like Rong Yuan, why no one else could discover it, then Rong Yuan would have to come by himself.
"Oh." Zhou Yuan responded. It was obvious that she was very curious, but as a qualified brainless fan, one of her criteria was that whatever the idol said must be right, and she could not question the idol or make the idol feel embarrassed. Therefore, she realized that Rong Yuan did not want to talk more about this question, so she restrained herself from asking further questions, but her eyes changed, and she didn't know what she was thinking.
Zhou Yuan stayed for the whole afternoon and left on the train that evening. After her defense, she had a series of things to deal with at school, and the enrollment for the graduate school had also started, so she didn't have much free time.
Jin Yang sent Zhou Yuan to the train station, and the house, which had been bustling for the whole afternoon, fell silent again. Amirida tidied the house quietly, watched Rong Yuan turn on the light, and sat on the chair to read again. She watched the TV, reluctantly put down the remote control, and also picked up a book to read.
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After returning to City A, Rong Yuan seemed to be doing nothing at home, but in fact, he managed his time almost to the second. At first, apart from eating, sleeping and other normal needs, he spent all his time on controlling the string force. After Wandou returned, his time was basically divided into two parts, one for practicing string force and the other for learning the vast knowledge brought back from Biqiu Star.
On the Piqiu star, Rong Yuan spent a relatively comfortable life in the home of the octopus who took him in. During this time, he asked No. 2 and Wandou to sort out the knowledge on the star network and download all that could be found into the optical computer. Although the most profound part was too confidential and difficult to obtain, compared with the part that had been obtained, the existing knowledge system on Earth was like a baby who had just learned to toddle in front of a middle-aged man who was almost forty.
It was not easy for Rong Yuan to absorb this knowledge, especially since he already had a photographic memory and extraordinary comprehension.
Therefore, there is such a big gap between intelligent species and non-intelligent species in the interstellar space, which is similar to the gap between humans and wild animals. Because those species whose IQ is comparable to or even lower than that of humans cannot learn all the relevant knowledge even if they spend their entire lives studying a subject. How can they have the opportunity to make breakthrough reforms and creations if they spend their entire lives just repeating what others have said? Therefore, most non-intelligent species are engaged in industries such as animal husbandry, breeding, and services. If they enter the manufacturing industry, they usually only need to know what to do, but will not be told why they should do it.
Behind a simple "why" is a huge knowledge system that is beyond the scope of understanding of non-intelligent species. So when they are born with insufficient intelligence, they need time - a lot of time - to make up for this gap. After a long period of learning and training, they can compete with the intelligent species who are born with extremely high intelligence.
Therefore, it is not the time for Earth to join the interstellar. After all, no matter how much the Earth's military power develops, it can only deter for a while, and it is impossible to gain a long-term advantage. If humans want to gain a place in the alliance, they must either improve their overall intelligence, lifespan and cohesion, or they must kowtow to a certain force and serve as a colony and experimental subject.
When he met Jin Nan before, he talked about the current situation on Earth and the progress of various countries in the research of alien mechas, and implicitly expressed his hope to get help from Rong Yuan. Jin Nan was very measured and only touched on the topic briefly, without any intention of "I have mastered your secrets so you must help me", but after returning, Rong Yuan thought a lot.
When a technology tree is only ten meters high, it cannot be artificially raised to a towering tree all at once. It must have a process of extending its roots, absorbing nutrients, and sprouting. Of course, it can be catalyzed by things like war in a short period of time, but overall, it must be gradual.
The thing in Rong Yuan's hand can certainly allow Earth civilization to leapfrog ten centuries of development and directly enter the era of interstellar warfare, but if it is just thrown away, it will definitely be a disaster. Rong Yuan's own power is limited. Even if he produces a "new invention" a day, if the entire Earth cannot keep up, it will only be a drop in the bucket. But if he ignores it and allows the mother planet to cross the river blindly, and after entering the interstellar, it will be bullied to the point of crying and then swallowing its anger and shrinking back, that is not what he wants.
Yes, he can give more, but how to give is very particular.
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One month later.
Rong Yuan stood in front of the bathroom mirror, looking at himself. After a while, he showed a fairly satisfied expression.
When he was on the deserted island, he became as thin as a skeleton because the speed of energy replenishment could not keep up with the consumption. After returning, there was plenty of food, and if needed, there were merit malls to exchange for high-energy nutrition bars. After a sufficient diet and a regular schedule, he finally regained his strength and looked not much different from "Dr. Rong" in the institute.
On Rong Yuan's right hand side, there is a life-size holographic image of Xiao A. He carefully compared it with the figure in the mirror. Due to the age difference, there are still some subtle differences in their appearance.
Rong Yuan had no intention of using the camouflage suit. He closed his eyes, and after a moment, all the cells in his body trembled slightly as if alive, his eyebrows became slightly darker, his nose bridge slightly raised, his jawbone became slightly wider, his shoulders also became a little wider, and his height increased by two centimeters.
When he opened his eyes again, he looked no different from in the holographic image. His appearance had become a little tougher, and his mouth and brows showed calmness, but his temperament was as sharp as ever.
Rong Yuan had no intention of pretending to be someone else, all he wanted to do was be himself.
He pushed the door open and went out. In the living room, Jin Yang was playing Go with Emilida. He was being beaten to death by this novice who had only learned for three days. When he heard the voice, he turned his head happily and was immediately frightened.
"Who are you?" Jin Yang asked in surprise, and then realized that this was Rong Yuan. He was stunned and didn't know what to say.
Emilida was calm. There were creatures in the interstellar space that could transform, and she always thought Rong Yuan could do anything. So she just took a look, smiled cutely, and then picked up a chess piece to calculate the move.
Rong Yuan straightened his sleeves and said, "I'm leaving."
"You're leaving?" Jin Yang was very nervous. He instantly forgot his previous shock and stood up subconsciously and asked, "Why so soon? Won't you stay a few more days?"
Rong Yuan was stunned for a moment, then realized that he had misunderstood his farewell and said, "I just went back to City B to take a look. I have some new ideas recently."
"That's good." Jin Yang heaved a sigh of relief when he realized that he was not going to see her for a long time, but was just going back to the institute. He then recalled his anxiety and reluctance, and felt a little embarrassed. Looking at Rong Yuan in front of him, his appearance had not changed much, just some minor adjustments, but he looked different, as if he had gone through several years in an instant and became much more mature.
Jin Yang smiled bitterly and said, "How many abilities of yours do I not know?" Jin Yang could barely explain Rong Yuan's previous actions with his own knowledge and imagination, but Rong Yuan's move was far beyond his scientific view - could it be that he drank an anti-aging agent?
Rong Yuan thought about it, picked up a withered flower that had fallen from the flowerpot and held it in his hand.
Time seems to flow backwards at this moment - the dry and curled petals slowly stretch out, the plump moisture and moist soft light reappear on them, the light pink veins are clearly visible, and the bright yellow stamens tremble gently, so fresh and so tender.
Jin Yang could hardly remember how it looked when it was dying just a few seconds ago.
"From birth to death, from death to life, this is also my current ability." Rong Yuan looked at Jin Yang and said softly.
"How...how is this possible?" Jin Yang was shocked, his hands were shaking. Seeing is believing, but everything in front of him was so unbelievable. He would rather believe that Rong Yuan had just put on makeup for himself in the bathroom, and he did not expect to see such a scene.
Rong Yuan no longer wanted to hide it from him. Or rather, he could now bear the consequences of telling Jin Yang the truth. Although the existence of the "Book of Merits" could not be revealed, the string force was his own power, and there was no rule prohibiting him from speaking it out.
He did not explain the reason in detail, and it was not clear. Rong Yuan put the flower back into the pot and said, "Because I have seen more scenery than others, I can do things that no one else can do."
Jin Yang was stunned for a moment, then calmed down and murmured, "I really hope that one day I can see the same scenery."
It must be...very beautiful, right?
But he didn't really say this.
Since Rong Yuan hadn't mentioned it before, there must be a reason why he couldn't do it. Jin Yang didn't want to embarrass him.
But... I still feel unwilling to give in.
The figure he had been watching went from walking side by side to only being able to see her back. It got farther and farther away, and finally reached a place he could not understand.
