Chapter 202 Secret Photography
In the center of the laboratory stood a machine about one meter tall, with a silver-white metal shell and smooth and elegant lines. The surface of the equipment was so smooth that no traces of assembly could be seen.
A square smart operating screen is embedded on the front, emitting a faint blue light.
On the right side of the machine is a particle oscilloscope, which allows researchers to monitor the trajectory of particle movement.
The company's boss, Zhou Fanyi, was standing in front of the machine in a white coat, her slender fingers dancing on the screen.
As if she heard some movement at the door, she stopped what she was doing, turned around, and asked with a smile, "Looks like everyone's here?"
When everyone saw the calm smile on her face, they were instantly impressed by her effortless and relaxed demeanor. They put aside their previous resentment and were replaced by regret and sorrow.
Such a talented person could do anything else, why would he choose to be a liar?
Chi Qi took in their expressions, but did not show any of it on her face.
She introduced it in a gentle voice, "I restored this machine based on the manuscript left by an unknown researcher. When this researcher was alive, no one was willing to believe her theory, and she had no money to verify her great hypothesis."
"But it turns out she was right."
Gu Lan frowned slightly. She'd thought a matter reorganization machine would be as massive as a particle collider, but it turned out to be the size of an ordinary refrigerator? Could something like this really reorganize matter?
The others also looked at her with suspicion, eager to expose her scam immediately.
Although they really wanted to believe that Zhou Fanyi was not a liar, they could not convince themselves to accept her words when faced with the ordinary machine in front of them.
How could such an ordinary device possibly change the structure of matter?
Jin Feifan's heart sank even more, and he was already wondering whether he should bite the bullet and ask his boss for help.
It's embarrassing, but in today's society money is much more important than face.
Shi Nian'an also felt something was wrong. Where did her stepmother get the manuscript from? Could she have been deceived like her father?
If we bet on the wrong horse, the company will be finished!
Chi Lun had anticipated their reaction, so she remained calm.
The world's technological development is not advanced, especially basic science, which stagnated a hundred years ago. The so-called artificial intelligence era brought about by AI is nothing more than an accelerated evolution of capital power.
Deprived of living space in the real world, people can only crowd into the illusory and beautiful virtual world, letting AI algorithms decide what kind of people, what kind of values, and what kind of lifestyle can be seen.
What Chi Li needs to do is to change this rule.
The corners of her lips curled slightly, and she smiled calmly, "Then let's see how this machine changes the world."
As she spoke, she put on gloves, pressed the hatch open button, and put a small plate of plastic prepared in advance into the machine.
The hatch closed, and after a brief scan, a three-dimensional image of the plastic and the arrangement structure of the particles immediately appeared on the screen.
Chi Yan operated a few times on the touch screen, and the machine made a slight roar, while the oscilloscope next to it fluctuated violently.
"I just loaded the rice particle structure into the program. When the machine starts, this small dish of plastic will change its particle structure under the influence of the resonant force field, transforming it into a new substance."
“And this is the perfect reorganization.”
As Chi Lan's voice fell, the machine stopped humming, and with a ding, the hatch opened, and the plastic in the special metal plate had turned into crystal clear rice grains.
The laboratory suddenly fell into an eerie silence. Everyone who had just thought it was a scam was shocked and speechless.
Gu Lan stood there in a daze.
Today's scientists cannot even explain what elementary particles are, but this device can already precisely manipulate particles and reorganize matter.
She wanted to be crazy, but she never thought she would be so crazy!
A brave young man rushed over to the machine, picked up the rice, and stuffed it into his mouth. As he chewed, he shouted, "It tastes just like rice! This is really rice!"
Some were more cautious and, after consulting Chi Lan, directly tested the rice's composition with instruments. The results showed that the rice was composed of starch, sugars, and natural minerals, with no traces of heavy metals at all.
But some people still had doubts and chose to try it themselves, but the result was the same as before.
Then, after a brief silence, crazy screams broke out in the laboratory.
Ahhhhhh——!
"Oh my God... This is simply a miracle! With this machine, there will be no more hunger and poverty in the world!"
"Such a genius device, this conversion speed, and the conservation of input and output, with almost no energy loss, is incredible!"
"Hey! Stop pushing! You're going to break the machine! Can't you let me operate it first?"
"Can this machine be mass-produced? Also, how far have we deciphered the particle arrangements of various substances?"
"Don't you need more manpower to do this? Can you hire some more experts? What can we do with so few people?"
"If it could be mass-produced, the whole world would go crazy for it!"
"I'm going crazy now!"
Shi Nian'an hugged Chi Yan excitedly, "Mom, let's go apply for a patent now... No, let's hold a press conference!"
"Mr. Zhou, let me see the manuscript... and the data. Where are they?"
Before Chi Li could respond, Shi Nian'an saw everyone gathered around with their chins raised, looking at her eagerly, like chicks crying for food. She couldn't help but laugh, "The data has been handed over to Director Duan. If you have any questions, go ask her."
Upon hearing this, everyone dispersed and went to find Director Duan.
Seeing them dancing excitedly around the machine, Chi Qi's lips curled up slightly and a smile flashed in her eyes.
It’s not good to be happy too soon. She has taken care of the machine issue, and the next problem will be left to you to solve.
This way, her high salary will not be in vain.
And there is Shi Nian'an, she is fully responsible for this project.
Chi Qi retracted her gaze and was about to give Nian An a few words of instruction when she suddenly caught a glimpse of a half-camera stealthily peeking out from the crack of the door.
Her eyes turned cold, and she quickly walked over, "Who's taking pictures here? Come out!"
The person outside the door seemed to have not expected to be discovered. He suddenly took back his phone, turned around and ran outside.
Chi Li sneered, "There's a camera at the door. Even if you run away, I can still find out who you are."
The man was instantly frozen in place by these words. He turned around with a pale face and said, "Mr. Zhou, Mr. Zhou."
The other employees who followed him out saw his face and immediately shouted angrily: "You again?!"
They were furious when they thought about how they almost believed this man's lies and almost lost this once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity.
She resolutely complained to Chi Yan, "Boss Zhou, this guy just badmouthed the company to us, calling you a liar. He has no good intentions at all!"
Chi Li's lips curled slightly, but her eyes were cold. "Is that true?"
Niu Yi smiled and said, "Mr. Zhou, I was wrong. I just have a bad mouth and love to talk nonsense."
Chi Li's voice became even colder. "Then tell me about your secret filming of company secrets? Li Ming has been detained. Do you want to accompany him?"
Niu Yi was so frightened that his body trembled, "I...I will delete the video now!"
He turned on his phone and deleted the two videos he had just taken. Then he showed the empty album to Chi Lan with a flattering smile on his face.
Chi Li nodded, "Very good."
Niu Yi immediately breathed a sigh of relief, lowered his head, and raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his face.
He secretly felt lucky that he hadn't done anything wrong and wasn't kicked out of the company.
He has seen the power of the matter reorganization machine. This is a technology that can change the world. Even the dumbest person can understand that the small boat of Sky Company will eventually become a giant ship.
Even if he was just a warehouse keeper now, as long as he could catch this favorable trend, he wouldn't have to worry about soaring to the top in the future. After all, if he stood on the cusp of the times, even a pig could take off.
Thinking of this, Niu Yi couldn't help but smile shrewdly.
Just then, Chi Li's cold voice came from the front, "By the way, you don't have to come to work tomorrow. Go to the finance department to settle your salary."
"What--?" Niu Yi raised his head suddenly, the smile on the corner of his mouth froze on his face, and his eyes were full of disbelief.
Chi Li was too lazy to talk nonsense with him. She gave Shi Nian'an a look and walked into the laboratory without looking back.
Shi Nian'an understood and stepped forward and said, "You're not leaving yet, do you want me to go with you?"
The onlookers all chuckled softly, and Niu Yi's face turned red instantly.
He just felt that he was an honest person who had worked in the company for so many years, but he was about to be fired without getting any benefits. How could he bear it?
Moreover, he is old, and it will be difficult for him to find a job if he becomes unemployed.
He pleaded softly, "Don't... Mr. Xiao, please... I really can't live without this job."
Shi Nian'an had seen how Chi Lun fired employees, and he would no longer be soft-hearted towards those who infringed on the company's interests.
She crossed her arms and said coldly, "You've disregarded company rules and regulations and secretly photographed company project secrets more than once or twice. The company doesn't need people like you! Also, after you leave the company, remember not to disclose any information about the Matter Recombination Machine online. Otherwise, the company has the right to pursue all legal action against you!"
Niu Yi looked at Shi Nian'an's cold face and was completely desperate. These capitalists really have no conscience!
He turned around in despair and left with anger and unwillingness.
In less than ten minutes, the news of Niu Yi's dismissal spread throughout the company. The new employees thought he deserved it, but the few old employees felt sorry for him.
How can you be fired just for smoking a few more cigarettes?
One male supervisor even rushed into Chi Lan's office to speak up for him. "Boss Zhou, I know Niu Yi. He's a very honest person. I guarantee he didn't film the video on purpose. He just made a small mistake, and he's already deeply repented. If you punish him so harshly, won't it chill the hearts of the old employees? Who among us will dare to work with peace of mind in the future?"
Chi Qi supported her chin with her fingers, stared at him coldly, and nodded slowly, "Well, I understand your position. Since you sympathize so much with that guy named Niu Yi, then you should leave the company with him."
So, the male supervisor and Niu Yi were kicked out of the company on the same day.
The remaining people no longer dared to object, and many people who were secretly smoking in the stairwell were frightened and never dared to do it again.
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After that, the project team led by Duan Mingzhu began the development and research of the matter reorganization machine, and everyone was busy.
Due to limited funds, the first batch of equipment is tentatively planned to produce 2,000 units. The core parts will be produced by the company, and the remaining parts will be outsourced to other companies.
Gu Lan and her colleagues' research focus is still on the particle arrangement structure of matter - that is, the analysis and reconstruction of material codes.
Because Chi Yan wanted to train Shi Nian'an, in addition to letting her serve as an assistant, she also asked her to be responsible for monitoring the progress of the entire project.
Unexpectedly, Shi Nian'an's work enthusiasm is even greater than Chi Lan's.
At six o'clock in the afternoon that day, Chi Qi was about to go home from get off work. When she walked out of the office, she found that Shi Nian'an was still sitting there and no one at his workstation had left. They were typing away at their computers.
Chi Qi's eyes turned cold. These people didn't follow her rules!
She walked over to Shi Nian'an's workstation and tapped the table with her fingers. "Notify all departments: the power will be out in five minutes. Save your documents and leave immediately. The company is in financial difficulty, so don't keep trying to work night shifts to get the company's electricity bill! And you, don't be late for the executive class at 7 o'clock."
Shi Nian'an was startled and quickly sent a notice to urge people to leave work without even raising his head. "Sister Lan will drive me later. She's a good driver and won't be late."
After the notice was sent out, when I looked up again, Chi Li was gone.
On the other side, in the staff area, there was wailing.
"What's wrong with Mr. Zhou? He doesn't even want me to work overtime? Can't you just give me ten more minutes to finish running this set of experimental data?"
"Hurry up and save the backup. Mr. Zhou is a man of his word. There's no point in you crying."
Jin Feifan listened to the complaints of his team members and didn't know whether to cry or laugh. If it were any other day, working overtime until eleven or twelve o'clock would be common.
She smiled and shook her head, turned off the computer, picked up her bag with a graceful movement, and stood up to leave.
The team members greeted her one after another.
"Sister Jin, are you going home?"
"Why are you going back so early? Let's go out and play together."
Jin Feifan refused them one by one, "Have fun, I'm leaving first."
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Shi Nian'an confirmed that most people in the office area had left, and then he and Lan Yingzhang took the elevator down to the parking lot.
The underground parking lot was very quiet at this time, and leather shoes made a clattering sound as they stepped on the empty ground.
Shi Nian'an was still thinking about work and didn't pay attention to her surroundings. Suddenly, a car engine roared and the glaring headlights shone directly at her.
She looked up in surprise and saw a black car suddenly rushing towards her.
"careful!"
Before she could react, Lan Yingzhang suddenly grabbed her hand and pulled her behind him.
The black car stopped, the door opened, and four burly men with knives got out and surrounded them.
At this moment, Shi Nian'an's heart stopped beating.
It's Qiao Yanzhi! It must be someone sent by Qiao Yanzhi!
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