115: Chapter 115 What information almost led to a fight?

"Holy crap! This data is incredibly complete! And this... I never expected this. What could be more tempting than the blueprints for a lithography machine?"

"Weren't these things blockaded? How did this data come about?"

"Heavens, someone quickly shake me awake and tell me this isn't real!"

"Damn it! You hit me that hard?"

"Didn't you tell me to hit you?"

"You didn't have to hit me *that* hard...!"

"Hehe... I was just afraid we wouldn't wake up."

"..."

The crowd erupted in gasps and exclamations.

Who could have imagined that the things they once dreamed of had now basically become reality.

After studying for a long time, they preliminarily deduced that with this material, they could theoretically manufacture chips!

And they would be very high-quality chips!

According to the inference, even three nanometers might not be impossible!

Keep in mind that current cutting-edge technology is only at five nanometers!

Perhaps after some modifications to the equipment, they could even break through to two... or even one!

For a moment, the breathing of all the Academicians present became rapid.

Who would have thought they would discover the future hope of our Dragon Country right here!

"Esteemed Academicians, I saw this first, and Director Long prepared it for me. So, if there's nothing else, you can all leave now..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the many Academicians who were still immersed in the ocean of knowledge immediately snapped back to reality.

Good heavens!

Elder Jiang intends to hoard it all, doesn't he!

Heh heh...

The crowd immediately sneered upon hearing this.

"Elder Jiang, that's quite unfair of you. What do you mean 'you saw it first' and 'prepared for you'? Since this is something contributed to our Dragon Country, it naturally belongs to all of us in Dragon Country."

"Just saying 'yours'... What if you run off with the data?"

"You...!"

Elder Jiang's spirit jolted. He widened his eyes and angrily pointed at a thin Academician in front of him.

He said coldly, "Academician Xu, what is the meaning of this? Am I that kind of person, Old Jiang?"

"Whether you are that kind of person or not, how would we know? This is the common property of our Dragon Country. If you intend to hoard it all by yourself, that is absolutely impossible!"

Academician Xu snorted coldly and responded lightly.

"Exactly! Exactly! Elder Jiang, although your seniority is high, and you are the leader in the chip field, we are not lacking either. Besides, this belongs to the Chinese Academy of Sciences entirely. When did it become yours alone?"

"Talking about first come, first served—do you not take the rest of us seriously?"

"Furthermore, this is just one set of blueprints. To monetize it, won't we still need people like us to help you? Won't we still need to cooperate? Do you think one laboratory can complete a lithography machine by itself?"

The others all chimed in in agreement.

In an instant, the two groups who had been quite harmonious moments before were now starting to scheme against each other because of the appearance of the blueprints.

Long Anyou felt somewhat surreal for a moment.

Lin Heng...

Isn't this guy being a bit too exaggerated?

Is this guy cheating again??

Elder Jiang glared fiercely at the people around him who usually got along well with him.

They usually greeted each other cordially, and their attitude couldn't have been kinder. Whenever help was needed in the laboratory, they would lend a hand.

Their relationship couldn't have been better.

Unexpectedly, now, just because of one set of blueprints, everyone's true colors were exposed.

On the surface, they wanted to help, but wasn't it all for the technology and the project funding? And most importantly, it was for gaining credit!

That was chip technology starting from three nanometers!

It was absolutely unprecedented and glorious!

However, Elder Jiang also understood the weight of this matter. He knew he couldn't handle it alone.

So, he could only take a step back.

"That can be arranged, but there is one condition you must agree to."

Soon, Elder Jiang spoke up.

"Haha, easy to say, easy to say. We are all on the same side. Elder Jiang, if you have any conditions, we will naturally agree. Why don't you state them first?"

The others rubbed their hands together and chuckled slyly.

As long as Elder Jiang relented, that was enough.

The rest didn't matter.

At worst, they could wear him down later with soft persistence.

Elder Jiang snorted inwardly.

These old, cunning fellows...

He quickly cleared his throat.

"The primary creator, author, and developer of these blueprints is undoubtedly that University Student. However, the primary person in charge and project development... must have my name on it."

As he spoke, he glanced at the crowd. Sure enough, quite a few people looked unconvinced.

They were all old enough to be grandfathers, yet they were still fighting over academic achievements.

Fighting over something belonging to a University Student.

Shameless!

The others only cared about the project development and didn't even bother looking at the rest of the documentation.

Seeing this, Elder Jiang coughed lightly.

"You must all know that while these blueprints and data are precious, whether we can actually produce the lithography machine and the chips remains uncertain. It is still just theory; it requires our practical application."

"When the time comes, the laboratories and Academicians who help with the project will naturally have their names listed alongside mine—it will be our jointly developed achievement."

He knew he couldn't swallow such a massive project alone, and it would also negatively affect his reputation.

But if he pulled these people onto the same boat, it would be a different story.

Hmm?

As soon as these words were spoken, the minds of everyone present stirred slightly.

Upon hearing that they could have their names listed, they stopped arguing so much and reluctantly agreed.

Afterward, everyone began organizing the blueprints.

However, when Long Anyou saw this scene, his expression darkened slightly.

Where did this place Lin Heng?

"Everyone, aren't you planning to discuss this with the owner of this data and these blueprints?"

"Lin Heng only said he would give me an explanation, but he didn't say he would directly give the blueprints and data to you all."

Long Anyou quickly spoke up.

It felt satisfying, but not completely satisfying.

These people completely disregarded Lin Heng; they only had eyes for the data and blueprints.

"Lin Heng? That University Student?"

Elder Jiang and the others looked over their shoulders while packing up.

They let out a disdainful laugh.

"Are you seriously thinking that Lin Heng created this stuff?"

"He probably snatched it from some laboratory. But now that it's here with us, it's ours."

"Giving him a written mention is already showing him great respect."

"We still have experiments to conduct. Dragon Country is severely lacking in chips, so we won't stay any longer. Farewell."

With that, everyone quickly gathered the data from the floor and left.