With the "psychic grenade"—or rather, "psychic bomb" project now nearing completion—and after resolving the military region's incident, Commander-in-Chief Li Guofeng, a very busy man, immediately headed to Nanjing University.

Although he had already informed Nanjing University of his itinerary, Wang Zheng still felt that the big shot's arrival was somewhat rushed, probably because he had a lot of things to deal with.

After all, this big shot is extremely busy and doesn't have time to stay in southern Beijing all the time. It's already quite an achievement that he was able to take the time to come here.

As for the Elemental Scarab Spirit Crystal project, the Chinese Academy of Sciences ultimately did not approve Wang Zheng's quirky name, and instead named this new type of spiritual weapon in its own way.

However, Wang Zheng lost the right to name this weapon, but the records at the Chinese Academy of Sciences listed Wang Zheng as the discoverer of this special weapon.

It must be said that in this matter, they acted very honestly, and no unrelated person came forward to impersonate Young Master Wang and claim credit.

This means that no matter how the psionic bomb is ultimately developed, whether it is improved or completely failed, it will not change.

However, the name Wang Zheng, along with the countless elemental scarabs outside Baoshan City on the Yunnan-Guizhou battlefield, has long been recorded in the annals of history.

Furthermore, with Wang Zheng now involved in the research project, it's not impossible that he might earn the title of "Father of the Psionic Bomb" in a few years.

Moreover, out of respect, the psionic bombs generated by Wang Zheng's candle flames were no longer named in a hasty manner like "No. 1" or "No. 2".

Huazhong University of Science and Technology learned from Professor Huo Lianrong that when Wang Zheng named his black and red flame "Candle Flame," he used the official translation "Candle Flame Spirit Crystal" instead of the spirit grenade that Wang Zheng mentioned.

Although Wang Zheng wasn't too keen on the new name, he felt that the name he chose himself, "Spiritual Grenade," was more down-to-earth and made it immediately clear what it was.

But it doesn't really matter. After all, you can't be indebted to someone who pays you, and they did pay for it, so let's just give them the naming rights...

After leaving the administration building, Wang Zheng heard a commotion in the distance, so he followed it all the way to the experimental base.

Unexpectedly, I was politely stopped by a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences as soon as I arrived.

Wang Zheng had initially thought the other party was there to cause trouble, but to his surprise, the other party was unexpectedly polite.

As the young researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences politely handed him a project implementation plan and carefully explained the information on it, Wang Zheng curled his lip in disdain.

"They said they didn't think much of this project and were reluctant to spend money on Old Chu's treatment, but the project plan is surprisingly detailed... Old Li... cough cough... Commander, are you so sure I'll agree?"

The researcher who heard Wang Zheng's mutterings wasn't angry; he just smiled gently and pretended not to hear it.

He knew that the major in front of him was ruthless, so it was best not to get into trouble.

The researcher then explained to Wang Zheng's question:

"Our mission at Huazhong University of Science and Technology is to make good use of every available resource."

Although most of the psionic thermal weapons experts were not very optimistic about the 'Candle Flame Crystal' project, it was a decision made by the Commander-in-Chief and our Dean after several meetings and consultations.

As for why the commander is so certain, he must have seen through your patriotism hidden beneath your mercenary nature.

After all, it's impossible for someone so loyal and righteous to completely disregard the overall interests of the country.

Major Wang Zheng, keep it up! Let's work together for the next while we get through this period. I believe the Candle Flame project will definitely succeed!

Wang Zheng was somewhat bewildered by the seemingly polite and refined researcher in front of him.

Was he insulting me or praising me when he said that?

Still confused, Wang Zheng decided to observe for a while longer. If he found out that this seemingly polite guy was subtly mocking him, he would find another opportunity to deal with him later.

After all, their project team will be staying in southern Beijing for quite some time.

So Wang Zheng asked directly:

Are you the project manager for this project? What's your name?

The young researcher quickly shook his head.

"Major Wang, you've misunderstood. I'm just Professor Huo Lianrong's assistant, my name is Ma Kuagua."

The project is led by Professor Huo and two other senior professors, all of whom are very optimistic about the project and possess extensive experience…

Upon hearing that this guy was Huo Lianrong's old-fashioned assistant, Wang Zheng inwardly praised the guy's parents for their foresight; what a great name!

I don't know if he was born a nice guy or if he was forced into it by that old-fashioned Professor Huo.

"Wang Zheng, Wang Zheng!"

Just as Wang Zheng was lost in thought, several urgent shouts startled him awake. Then Dang Liantao rushed over, grabbed him, and pulled him back.

Upon seeing the arrival of the people, Ma Kuagua didn't hesitate. He simply greeted them and left. His politeness made Wang Zheng unable to believe that this person was actually from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Seeing that Wang Zheng was still in a daze, Dang Liantao quickly waved in front of him, complaining as he walked away.

"Why are you running around like this? We've been looking for you for ages. What are you doing at the research institute?"

Wang Zheng felt quite aggrieved.

"The big shots finished their meeting and were leaving, so there was nothing for me to do. Old Gu told me to get lost, and I obediently did. But when I went out, I saw this commotion at the research institute, so I came over to check it out..."