1: Chapter 1 I Have a System!

Sacrifice your brain here to exchange for a system.

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Parallel world.

Xia Country, Ziguang Pavilion, Top-Secret Conference Room.

Sitting opposite Lin Yuan was one of the seven giants at the core of Xia Country's power—Long Zhenguo, Elder Long.

He wore no clothing that displayed his status, just a simple Zhongshan suit. His hair was graying at the temples, but it did not diminish the steadiness and majesty of a man in a high position.

Especially those sharp eyes, which had witnessed nearly seventy years of shifting winds and clouds, could easily see through a person's heart.

"You are Lin Yuan?"

Elder Long's voice wasn't loud, yet it carried an unquestionable authority.

He put down the documents in his hand, looked up at Lin Yuan, and spoke in a calm yet deep tone:

"You claimed through special channels that you have intelligence sufficient to change the fate of the nation?"

Lin Yuan suppressed the turmoil in his heart and nodded, his back straight as a rod:

"It is I."

He knew that every word he said next would determine his fate:

Either he would soar to the heavens and become the most unique hero in the history of Xia Country.

Or, he would be treated as a madman and fall completely into the abyss.

There was no third possibility.

Having transmigrated to this parallel world with a similar technology tree twenty years ago, he had become a prospective graduate of Xia Country's top institution—Jiuzhou University—by relying on his past life's engineering knowledge and this life's hard work.

He had thought his life would follow a set path: graduate, enter a research institute, and contribute a modest effort to his motherland, which was also facing a technological blockade.

In this world, Xia Country's neck was being squeezed tightly by foreign powers in many key technological fields: aero-engines, high-end chips, operating systems...

Every time Lin Yuan saw such technology news, he felt a tightness in his chest, a sense of stifled anger.

Even though he had lived two lives and possessed memories of his previous one, he was, after all, just an ordinary person, unable to change the overall situation on his own.

He had fantasized countless times that if he possessed some kind of extraordinary power, he would surely make those bottleneck technologies collapse like paper.

Three days ago, his fantasy became reality—

A system called the [lie-to-truth system] awakened in his mind.

The core ability of the system was simple to the point of absurdity—

As long as enough people believed the lies he told, those lies would become reality!

Lin Yuan was shocked at first, followed by ecstasy, but after a few small tests, he quickly calmed down.

He discovered that his words carried little weight; it was difficult to make people believe exaggerated falsehoods, making it impossible to realize the system's true value.

Thus, he made a crazy decision—

To hand himself and the system over to the state!

"I have a system."

Lin Yuan looked directly into Elder Long's eyes, speaking with shocking boldness.

Elder Long narrowed his eyes slightly and said nothing, just quietly watching Lin Yuan.

In this conference room of the Ziguang Pavilion, he had witnessed many soul-stirring moments and heard countless imaginative ideas.

But words like "I have a system" were a first in his life.

Lin Yuan did not avoid the other man's scrutinizing gaze at all; he knew that the silence at this moment was far more powerful than any explanation.

He waited for Elder Long to digest it, to think.

Finally, Elder Long spoke slowly, his tone flat and devoid of emotion:

"A system? What kind of system?"

"A system that can turn lies into reality."

Lin Yuan answered clearly and slowly.

As the words fell, he saw a faint, almost imperceptible ripple flash deep within Elder Long's eyes.

"Lies becoming reality?"

Elder Long repeated.

His gaze fell on Lin Yuan's face again, as if trying to see through him completely:

"Young man, do you know what you are saying?"

"Of course I know."

Lin Yuan responded calmly, his tone lacking any youthful arrogance, possessing only a composure that belied his age.

But he also understood that now was not the time to be cryptic; he had to present the core information quickly to gain the other's trust.

"Elder Long, the function of my system is to allow the 'lies' I speak about myself to become reality under specific conditions."

Elder Long's brow twitched slightly, signaling Lin Yuan to continue.

Lin Yuan continued to explain: "The core of the system is 'confidence.' When the lies I tell are believed by others, 'confidence' accumulates. Once it reaches a threshold, that lie becomes truth."

He paused, his tone becoming a bit heavier:

"When I say 'becomes truth,' I mean a real, physical truth that can be observed and touched!"

"It sounds like the key to this system is requiring others to believe what you say."

Elder Long did not refute him; instead, he accurately grasped the core, a thoughtful light appearing in his eyes.

"And it has to be a lie about your own abilities or achievements, right?"

"Exactly."

Lin Yuan nodded, inwardly praising Elder Long's insight.

"For example, if I say I've built a time machine and no one believes me, then my words are just an absurd joke."

"But if the entire Xia Country, or even the whole world, is talking about it and believing it—then it can become reality."

He looked at Elder Long with a firm gaze: "My status is low and my words carry little weight, but Xia Country is different. Xia Country is the faith of 1.4 billion people. No brand is more trustworthy than the state."

"I believe that if the state endorses my statements, provides confidence, and sets the stage, then the speed at which it becomes true will be astonishing!"

Elder Long fell into a long silence.

He didn't immediately take a stance, just repeatedly scrutinized Lin Yuan.

Although Lin Yuan's words sounded absurd, if they were true...

That would be a revolutionary opportunity!

"You are very clever, Lin Yuan."

After a long time, Elder Long spoke, a hint of admiration in his voice.

"According to what you've said, relying on the state can indeed better utilize the power of your system!"

"So, you chose to report yourself and the system to the state because you want to bet on the state's trust and courage?"

"What I am betting on is Xia Country's determination to rise in the face of adversity, as well as your farsighted wisdom, Elder."

Lin Yuan answered neither humbly nor arrogantly, kicking the ball back to him.

He knew that timely flattery was far more effective than mere salesmanship.

Hearing this, a very faint smile actually appeared on Elder Long's face.

"Then,"

Elder Long went straight to the core.

"What do you need us to do?"

Hearing this, Lin Yuan also understood Elder Long's attitude—

He was willing to listen, even willing to try.

"Elder Long, I need the state to provide a sufficiently high platform, an official and authoritative endorsement."

"When I announce a certain technological breakthrough, I need the media, authoritative experts, and even official statements to cooperate with my 'performance,' or even directly declare that the breakthrough has succeeded or is about to succeed."

Lin Yuan explained his needs in detail, "Through the power of the state, spread my words to enough people and make them believe."

"The more people who believe, the shorter the time it takes for the lie to become reality."

Lin Yuan's words echoed in the conference room.

Elder Long nodded and spoke.

"A good line of thinking!"

"What you've said sounds a bit like a tall tale, but—"

"I can give you a chance!"

"So now, have you decided what your first target will be?"

To this, Lin Yuan already had an answer in his heart.

"Yes, I've decided!"

He looked at Elder Long and nodded.

Immediately after, Lin Yuan's voice, enunciated and powerful, echoed in the conference room for a long time.

"My first target is..."

"...the Photolithography Machine!"