"Biological quantum communication?"

"Still on the same tree?"

Mo Zeyang, who rushed over, wore an expression strikingly similar to Meng Lu's: "Professor, you've taken this joke a bit too far."

Lu Yongchang didn't speak, but silently pointed to the three holographic models placed side by side to the side.

Mo Zeyang looked suspiciously in the direction Lü Yongchang was pointing.

With just one glance, he discerned the origin of one of the holographic models.

He paused for a moment, then asked with some surprise, "Professor, this should be the core control component of the first generation of quantum long-distance communication, right?"

"What about the two next to them?"

Before Lü Yongchang could speak, Mao Zhengzhi began to explain.

When he learned that the other two models were actually the internal structure model of tree roots and the bioelectric signal model, his expression changed slightly.

The three are too similar!

Curiosity, surprise, shock...

In just a few dozen seconds, Mo Zeyang performed a Sichuan opera face-changing act in front of everyone.

"What the hell……"

Mo Zeyang's gaze fell on the holographic model shimmering with a deep blue aura, and he murmured softly, "This thing is amazing!"

After observing intently for a long time, he straightened up and looked at Lü Yongchang with bright eyes.

"Professor, what should I do?"

“It’s very simple.” Lü Yongchang smiled and gestured to Meng Lu beside him, “Just cooperate with Academician Meng’s research.”

"Decipher the language system of the giant tree as soon as possible."

After a moment's thought, perhaps recalling a possibility Meng Lu had previously raised, Lü Yongchang added, "If it doesn't have a language system, try to establish communication channels."

...

The restructuring of the research team, especially the addition of Mo Zeyang and others, has significantly accelerated the progress of the research.

Through a series of experiments, Mo Zeyang and his colleagues quickly determined one thing—there is indeed a mechanism in the root system of the giant tree seedlings that is extremely similar to quantum communication at a distance.

But this information made Meng Lu frown.

"Quantum communication at a distance...can it intercept and decipher signals?"

She asked Mo Zeyang with some concern, "I remember that quantum communication should have very high security, right?"

“Yes.” Mo Zeyang smiled and stopped his work to explain, “Due to the characteristics of quantum entanglement, under normal circumstances, the information transmitted in quantum long-distance communication cannot be deciphered.”

Perhaps thinking of something, Mo Zeyang shrugged and added again, "At least, it cannot be deciphered with current human technology."

"Perhaps those advanced civilizations can decipher it, just like the [painting] back then. We have almost no privacy in front of them."

Hearing this, Meng Lu's worry deepened: "Then..."

Can the experiment continue?

"Don't worry."

Mo Zeyang raised his hand and pointed towards the transparent aluminum curtain wall of the biological laboratory.

I was referring to the general situation.

"Now, the sapling itself is right in front of us, which is equivalent to placing the mother machine of a quantum communication device in front of us."

"If this still can't be solved, then I've been an academician for nothing."

Meng Lu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Academician Mo, the experimental preparations are complete, and we can begin the signal interception experiment at any time."

An academician interrupted Meng Lu's attempt to continue asking questions.

Having noticed this, Mo Zeyang gave Meng Lu an apologetic smile.

"Sorry, the experiment is about to begin. I'll answer any questions you may have after the experiment is complete."

After speaking, his expression turned serious, and he focused all his attention on the holographic projection in front of him.

"Prepare to insert the probe!"

"First probe position data:..."

"..."

A series of well-ordered commands were issued from Mo Zeyang's mouth, and the signal interception experiment officially began.

After inserting countless atomic-level probes, a faint signal finally appeared in the previously unchanging holographic projection.

As the probe position is continuously adjusted, the number and intensity of the signals gradually increase!

Looking at the rhythmic and intense signals in the holographic projection, a hint of excitement appeared in the eyes of all the academicians present!

A sense of rhythm often implies regularity!

Meng Lu couldn't help but hold her breath!

The decryption work has made a breakthrough at this moment!

She has finally found a path that may be the right one!

...

Just as the decryption work was beginning to get on track, on the other side, in Lü Yongchang's office...

At this moment, Lü Yongchang was staring intently at the colorful black hole outside the porthole.

The magnificent accretion disk surrounding the black hole did not attract his attention.

He focused all his attention on the central area of ​​the accretion disc.

That is the "body" of the black hole, or more precisely, the interior of its event horizon.

Because light cannot escape from it, the inside of the field of vision appears completely dark to the outside world, and what happens inside can never be observed by the outside world.

Near the horizon, however, there is an extreme gravitational lensing effect.

He didn't know when it started, but he became obsessed with the feeling of observing black holes.

Compared to other celestial bodies that are clearly visible, black holes, which are invisible to the naked eye, often hold more truth and secrets.

Looking at the unfathomable black hole, Lü Yongchang felt countless elusive inspirations slowly rising in his mind.

"Professor, the black hole detector has sent back the latest data."

As the electronic synthesized voice sounded, a holographic projection automatically unfolded above the desk: "The black hole detector has successfully arrived at the designated area."

Lu Yongchang slowly withdrew his gaze from the porthole and looked at the holographic projection above the desk.

Looking at the data projected on the screen, his somewhat bewildered eyes regained focus.

A joyful light rose from it.

He quickly returned to his seat and carefully examined the data on the projector, which was moving slowly like toothpaste being squeezed out.

The initial data wasn't very valuable.

It simply involves reporting the location information of the detector and the corresponding time.

He glanced at it casually.

As expected, just as the initial calculations showed, the fleet needed six minutes to receive information for every second of data received.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the desk.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Individual characters slowly jumped in the holographic projection, gradually converging into strings of meaningful data.

"The gravitational strength is sufficient."

Lu Yongchang's eyes flickered slightly, and he murmured in a low voice, "The spacetime curvature is already large enough. Next, we should try to find the so-called graviton."

P.S.: I was quite busy during the Chinese New Year holiday and ran out of drafts... so it's only one update. Sorry QAQ