Genius Club-Chapter 196 - 37: Fabricating History

"Controlled nuclear fusion..."

Ji Xinshui thought for several dozen seconds, then continued:

"You mean to say, using room temperature superconductors to create a strong magnetic field, and then using that magnetic field to confine high-temperature plasma, in order to solve the extremely high temperatures required for controlled nuclear fusion?"

Although Ji Xinshui hadn’t been involved in frontline scientific research for many years,

he was, after all, formerly a scholar and still had some understanding of the theories and technical challenges of controlled nuclear fusion.

At present, the theory of nuclear fusion reactions using tritium as a material is nearing maturity.

The challenge lies in this:

How to manage the hundreds of millions of degrees of high temperature produced during nuclear fusion reactions?

It is known that there are no materials on Earth that can withstand such high temperatures, so the most likely method to achieve controlled nuclear fusion would be to use a strong magnetic field to confine the super-hot plasma, facilitating a controlled reaction without direct material contact.

But the problem arises again.

To achieve a strong magnetic field, superconductors must be kept at temperatures well below minus one hundred degrees Celsius.

Once higher than this temperature, superconductivity will fail.

Therefore...

On the one hand, you have plasma at temperatures of hundreds of millions of degrees and, on the other hand, superconductors that need to be maintained below negative 100 degrees Celsius. How to keep both systems working together stably over a long period is currently the biggest difficulty.

Moreover, the neutrons from nuclear fusion cannot be 100% isolated; high-energy neutrons will also damage the superconducting coils.

But if room temperature superconductivity were to be conquered, everything would become simpler.

It would greatly simplify the superconducting system and make long-term operation of controlled nuclear fusion theoretically possible.

Of course, there would surely be other issues encountered during the research process.

But it cannot be denied.

If Dr. Pang Simai’s research really did conquer room temperature superconductors, then mankind would certainly take a huge leap forward on the path to achieving controlled nuclear fusion!

"Exactly."

Ji Lin naturally knew that Ji Xinshui came from a scholarly background and was certainly much more familiar with these theoretical fundamentals, so he didn’t provide too much explanation:

"Although this is just a small breakthrough, once this material is published, it will create a sensation for the scientific community around the world that should rival Xu Yun’s hibernation pod filling liquid."

Ji Xinshui turned and looked at Ji Lin:

"So, you plan to use this to lure out Lin Xian? Is this the ’Forge the History Plan’ you’ve mentioned to me?"

"Yes,"

Ji Lin explained:

"From what we can tell, the correct course of history, the original history, had Dr. Pang Simai secretly developing room temperature superconductors. But we’ve already killed him, and except for the two of us, only the members of the Genius Club know about it."

"You’ve always been good at keeping secrets. You wouldn’t talk so much to Gluttony and Jealousy unless it was necessary, so even Gluttony, who just drove a car to kill someone, doesn’t know this piece of true history."

"So, on this basis, we can fabricate a false history."

Ji Lin raised the roll of material in his hand:

"We will select someone, have him publicize this document, pretend that he is the scientist who developed the room temperature superconductor, and then kill him at 00:42 as well."

"You should know, controlled nuclear fusion is a big deal unlike Tang Xin’s small inventions; it could truly change the course of human civilization, a thunderous presence in any historical context."

"The death of such a great ’father of controlled nuclear fusion’ will surely be written into the annals of history. If Lin Xian truly has the ability to disrupt history as we suspect, he must have a way to find out about this man’s death."

"In the current situation, Lin Xian will definitely try to seize the opportunity of this man’s death to catch us. With each scientist’s arrival, at every 00:42, Lin Xian will pay great attention. He will set up an ambush for us in advance, waiting for us to act at 00:42 to catch us all in one net."

Ji Xinshui nodded:

"I understand your point. If we forge a fake scientist, but Lin Xian still saves this fake scientist, it would mean he indeed has some miraculous power to foresee or know the future."

"To secure absolute evidence, we’ll add two more safeguards on the day we kill this fake scientist," Ji Lin spoke softly:

"Arrogance, use your connections to invite two real scientists to Donghai City on that evening, and have them appear at three different locations separately from the fake scientist we’ve created. At that time... we’ll see which one Lin Xian decides to save."

"If he ends up saving that fake scientist in an attempt to expose us... I think everything will speak for itself."

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After listening, Ji Xinshui chuckled:

"Ji Lin, this must be why you keep provoking Lin Xian, right? Only by letting Tang Xin die in front of him, making him directly feel the challenge, will he try to take the risk to fight us. Otherwise... if he continues to hide like a turtle his whole life, we’d really have no way to deal with him."

Ji Lin nodded:

"Now the question is, who will pose as this fake scientist?"

"Let ’Greed’ do it," Ji Xinshui said offhand:

"He was already an academic fraudster, but I changed his life, made him famous and wealthy, even though he’s actually a worthless man with no talent at all. After enjoying so many years... it’s time for him to pay his dues."

"’Gluttony’ hasn’t seen ’Greed,’ has he?" Ji Lin asked.

"No," Ji Xinshui smiled:

"He’s even less significant, just a brute who runs people down with a car... It’s time to use them both up. If we can catch evidence of Lin Xian disturbing history by sacrificing just these two... it would be a very cost-effective deal."

"Then it’s settled. I’ll contact them to come to Donghai," Ji Lin waved his hand and headed towards the stairwell in the middle of the rooftop.

"Donghai City, ah... it’s going to be troubled again." Ji Xinshui sighed, also turning away from the railing at the top of the building:

"After all these years, I still quite like this city. Apart from Brooklyn, Donghai City is my favorite place... I really don’t want it to be tainted with so much blood."

"Not much blood left,"

Ji Lin pulled open the iron door to the stairwell and walked in:

"After this fake show at 00:42..."

"Next time, it will be Lin Xian’s turn."

He disappeared into the shadows of the stairwell, and the iron door gradually closed faster with the night breeze—

Bang!

...

The mansion of Chu Shanhe, the inner door was violently kicked open.

"Su! Xiuying!"

Su Su yelled out the name of the woman on the sofa, infuriated:

"Why did you freeze my card!"

Su Xiuying seemed unconcerned, slowly sipping her tea and placing the cup on the coffee table.

Only then did she look at Su Su, whose veins were bulging in anger:

"Your brother-in-law told you to go on a blind date, and you hung up before he even finished speaking. What’s wrong with freezing your card?"

"No, what right do you have to freeze my card! Where do you get that authority!"

Su Su, pointing at her sister who was more than twenty years her senior, quickly moved in front of the sofa with hands on her hips:

"You and Chu Shanhe think you’re so great, huh? Is there no rule of law anymore! Can you just freeze people’s bank cards whenever you feel like it?"

"Hmph."

Su Xiuying hummed:

"Is that any way to say your brother-in-law’s name? Chu Shanhe has a good temper, but if it were me, I would’ve taken away your shares a long time ago! Other than him, who would consider the few thousand bucks in your kiddie piggy bank as shares?"

"You’re being unreasonable, I’m not talking to you!"

Su Su huffed and puffed around the house, only to run back down:

"Where’s my brother-in-law!"

"He’s not home," said Su Xiuying indifferently:

"Wanting to unfreeze your bank card isn’t a hassle, just go on the blind date like we told you."

"Su Su, you’re my younger sister. You’re only four years older than An Qing. I’ve been both a sister and a mother to you since we were kids. Could I possibly harm you? Look at yourself, you’re so old and still not doing anything proper. How long do you plan on messing around?"

"I have money, why would I need to work!" Su Su flopped onto the sofa, looking helplessly at Su Xiuying:

"Please, sis! Just stop interfering in my life, okay? I’m only 23, why should I be in a hurry to go on blind dates and get married?"

"If you don’t get married and have kids, who will take care of you when you’re old?"

"An Qing, of course!" Su Su answered as if it were obvious:

"Instead of bothering to find me a partner, go find An Qing a good family to marry into! When I get old, I’ll live with An Qing, let her kids call me godmother, and won’t they take care of me when I’m old? Do you think I have no plan for life? I’ve got it all figured out; I’m just waiting for An Qing to have kids. I hope she has a few, so I can take a few more as godchildren."

Bang!

Su Xiuying grabbed the back cushion of the sofa and threw it hard at Su Su:

"You’ve got quite the plan there! Done leeching off the elderly, now planning to sponge off the young!"

"Let me warn you, Su Su—"

Su Xiuying glared at her troublesome younger sister:

"This blind date, you have to go, whether you like it or not! This time, I really like the candidate—he’s tall, handsome, has a great temperament, and good morals! If he likes you, you’d be punching above your weight!"

"I’m not forcing you to get married or anything, but at your age, you should get to know and connect with a good man, learn how to be a good woman, a good wife, do something proper."

"If you don’t want your bank card to stay frozen, get yourself to this restaurant for the blind date tonight! Your brother-in-law has already made arrangements with the other party, don’t try any tricks on me!"

With that, Su Xiuying handed over the business card of a western restaurant to Su Su:

"7 o’clock this evening, second floor of the restaurant, don’t be late!"

Su Su turned her head away in annoyance.

But...

Family pressure is just that strong.

She knew that cooing or being stubborn in front of her sister was futile; it seemed... to unfreeze her bank card, she had no choice but to go on this blind date.

She turned back, snatched the business card:

"I’ll go, but if I don’t like the guy, you better not go back on your word!"

"Don’t flatter yourself." Su Xiuying glanced at Su Su with irritation:

"Chances are, he won’t like you."

"What a joke!"

Su Su flicked her bright yellow hair over one shoulder and chuckled:

"Do you know how many boys are chasing after me?"

"Are they serious?" Su Xiuying looked disdainful.

"I wouldn’t give them a second look! They’re not even worthy of me!"

"Are they serious?" Su Xiuying pressed:

"Aren’t you clear about what they’re after?"

"Of course, I am!"

Su Su shrugged:

"Aside from being pretty and rich, I’ve got nothing. What else could they be after? All men are the same, right? Oh right, they might also be after the connection to my brother-in-law, looking to climb the social ladder! Are you going to tell me the guy you’re setting me up with doesn’t have any ulterior motives?"

"Actually, he doesn’t."

Su Xiuying smiled proudly:

"This young man is noble, not greedy for fame or fortune, and esteemed in many aspects. You will understand once you meet him. Oh, and don’t mention your relation to us; your brother-in-law doesn’t want to pressure him, so we didn’t disclose your identity, just said you’re a daughter from a friend’s family. Make sure you don’t slip up."

Su Su snorted and looked at the address on the business card.

She knew this restaurant.

The caviar was quite tasty; she’d been there a few times with friends.

"Fine, but as we agreed, you’ll unfreeze my bank account after I return from the blind date! Tell me, what’s the name of the person you’re introducing and what does he do?"

"He’s the Vice President of MX Company, a young man of great promise!" Su Xiuying said with a smile:

"His name is... Lin Xian!"