Chapter 8: 100 is Just the Maximum Score on Paper!

“Professor Huang, this joke isn’t funny at all!”

Professor Li’s expression was grave.

The 335 Research Institute where he worked was dedicated to the design and research of warships; naturally, he knew exactly how immense the difficulties involved were!

The warships currently in service with the Navy had yet to overcome the problem of interference between satellite communication radar, communication facilities, and search radar.

This was also one of the key areas Professor Zhang and his team were working to break through!

Even Senior Colonel Zhang, who had kept a straight face the entire time, could no longer sit still.

Senior Colonel Zhang also offered a warning.

“Professor Huang, the two problems you mentioned are not so easily solved!”

He was from the Naval Equipment Demonstration and Research Center; of course, he knew how difficult this was!

These were the core technologies of warship modernization!

They were also the very things the West guarded with the utmost secrecy!

“I know that, of course!”

Professor Huang glared at the two of them, annoyed.

Although he didn’t specialize in the field of warships, he knew that all the warships currently in service with the Navy used direct current.

He also knew that a group of experts was working hard to overcome the challenges of converting them to alternating current!

But that involved a technological barrier!

Since both of them had said as much, it meant that the Naval Research Institute had not yet achieved a breakthrough.

Yet now, he had seen this very problem solved in a student’s graduation project blueprints!

Not only that, but the problem of interference between the warship’s multiple radar and communication systems had also been resolved!

After confirming that this matter had nothing to do with the research institute, Professor Huang’s mind suddenly became a bit chaotic.

“Don’t rush me, let me take a closer look.”

Taking a deep breath, Professor Huang dove into the pile of blueprints.

He constantly compared the design drawings with the data deduction steps.

After a long while, he looked up at Su Dingping, then at the two remaining large boxes.

There were two more full boxes of design drawings in there—what other fields did they involve?

He didn’t dare to guess, and he didn’t dare to keep looking, fearing his heart couldn’t take it.

“Professor Li, Senior Colonel Zhang, you two know more about this area; come and take a look.”

“I… I’m not entirely sure for the moment.”

Professor Huang’s words left the two of them feeling suspicious.

Throughout the entire review process, this was the first time Professor Huang had said such a thing.

He was a senior expert from the National Defense Armament Department!

Was there anything he wasn’t sure about?

Professor Li and Senior Colonel Zhang exchanged glances and leaned in.

Below, Huang Wei and the others looked at each other in confusion.

“Haiku, what’s going on?”

“How would I know? Junior brother has always been mysterious; how would I know what he submitted!”

“Strange, the voices of Professor Huang and the others suddenly got quiet; I can’t hear what they’re saying.”

“I don’t get it, but looking at Professor Huang’s expression, it doesn’t look good! But it doesn’t look like he’s trying to suppress his anger either! This is really weird.”

The group thought and thought but couldn’t figure it out; this was not what they had expected.

The instructor on the side was also bewildered.

He had previously worried that if Su Dingping used a rough draft to fool the professors, it would provoke their anger.

Now it seemed that wasn’t the case at all!

“Could it be that these five big boxes are all legitimate design blueprints?”

“Are they really that impressive?”

He glanced at Zhao Haiku and the others, then shook his head slightly.

It shouldn’t be that exaggerated.

But seeing the expressions on the three men’s faces, he didn’t dare to go up and ask about the situation.

Professor Huang took out a blueprint and handed it to Professor Li, whispering, “Professor Li, take a look at this. Does it involve the problem of interference between a warship’s multiple radar and communication systems?”

“Senior Colonel Zhang, you look at this one.” Professor Huang took out another blueprint and handed it to the Senior Colonel.

“Help me check; I’m not sure if I’m seeing things.”

Upon hearing this, the two men didn’t bother correcting Professor Huang on the complexity and difficulty of these two problems; they picked up the blueprints and began to read.

Su Dingping said from the side, “Professor Huang, in the fourth box…”

Before Su Dingping could finish, Professor Huang, who had never given students a pleasant look, immediately squeezed out a smile, his tone becoming much more cordial.

“Student Su, wait a moment. Let us finish looking before you continue.”

“Come, come, you sit down too.”

The moment Professor Huang showed that smile, Zhao Haiku and the others below were completely stunned.

Huang Wei thought of how he had been drenched in sweat from Professor Huang’s relentless questioning earlier, and he felt like crying.

He smiled!

He was actually capable of smiling!

And he even told the junior brother to sit!

Junior brother, what kind of sugar-coated bullet did you feed Professor Huang!

Zhao Haiku’s expression eased significantly.

So my previous worries were unnecessary!

But this is good; the junior brother held his ground, and our research group’s reputation is saved.

The instructor also breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what was in the boxes, at least for now, it seemed there were no accidents.

*Rustle, rustle—*

No one spoke in the lounge; there was only the sound of the three examiners constantly flipping through the blueprints.

Professor Huang asked in a low voice, “Professor Li, how is it?”

Professor Li didn’t answer; he swallowed hard.

“Senior Colonel Zhang, what about you?”

Senior Colonel Zhang’s expression was complex; the words on the tip of his tongue simply wouldn’t come out.

“You two, give me a straight answer! Did I misread it or not!”

Now it was Professor Huang’s turn to be anxious.

“I know you’re anxious, but don’t be.”

Professor Li’s voice trembled slightly, showing his inner tension.

Just from the brief look he had taken, his expertise allowed him to see at a glance that these design blueprints were not simple.

As he continued to read, his inner shock became overwhelming.

Technical problems that countless military experts dreamed of solving had found their solutions in the blueprints before him!

Although it was only a small part, they were all in the right direction!

His gaze fell on the remaining pile of blueprints in the box.

If these were all related technical design ideas and blueprints, then the value of this box was immeasurable!

These were treasures that could accelerate the modernization of the Navy’s warships!

With the East becoming increasingly active, as long as the Navy didn’t have independently produced modern warships, they would never be able to stand tall!

The higher the expectations, the more he feared disappointment.

Su Dingping was, after all, only a 19-year-old senior student; finding the right direction for a breakthrough was already quite an achievement! Expecting him to solve the problems, Professor Li knew he was being a bit greedy.

*Stay calm! Keep your composure!*

He kept telling himself this in his heart.

But his hands couldn’t help but reach for more design blueprints.

After a full ten minutes, Professor Li finished flipping through the box of blueprints.

Even though it was just a hurried look, and many data points and details hadn’t been meticulously scrutinized, his inner shock was beyond measure.

“Professor Li, how is it?” Professor Huang asked again.

Professor Li didn’t answer; instead, he looked at Su Dingping with a complex expression.

Previously, he had thought Su Dingping was “young and arrogant,” believing Professor Zhang’s prized student was nothing special.

*I never thought I’d have a day where I misjudged someone!* Professor Li sighed inwardly.

As for Senior Colonel Zhang, his previously stern face had become exceptionally serious; he naturally understood the significance of this box of blueprints.

Taking a deep breath, Professor Li made the call: “No need to say anything else. Just for this box of blueprints alone, 100 points is an understatement.”

100 points?

When this news came out, the people below were collectively dumbfounded.

They were still struggling to hit 75 points, and now that Su Dingping had only opened three boxes, he already had 100 points?

And 100 points was an understatement!

With a cap of 150 points, were they going to give him 150 directly?

Su Dingping remained very calm; scores were not what he was pursuing.

“Student Su, I see that the design blueprints here seem incomplete. Did you encounter difficulties during the research process that you couldn’t overcome? It’s fine, we can discuss them together.”

This time, Professor Li looked at Su Dingping with a kind and pleasant expression, even placing Su Dingping on an equal footing with himself.

Su Dingping explained.

“Professor Li, this is only a part of it. There are many more extended details; the time was too tight earlier, so I didn’t bring them all.”

Professor Li’s mouth twitched violently.