Extra: He Accomplished It
Translated by The BL Muse (ko-fi)
"The previous lesson we talked about Professor Zhang Zhinian, who made outstanding contributions to medicine. Today is the last lesson in the chronicle of pioneering era, and we will be talking about Mr. Yang An."
In front of the virtual screen, the male teacher wearing black-rimmed glasses smiled with a scholarly air as he looked at the students in the audience: "When you think of Mr. Yang An, what do you think of first?"
Someone immediately answered: "The first sculpture in the Federal Center Square!"
"Single-handedly ending the pioneering era ahead of schedule!"
"The most talented computer scientist of his time!"
"3S mental power user!"
“Great hero!"
"Master of hypnosis!"
The students rushed to answer one after another, and the teacher smiled and nodded, "Except for the 3S mental power mentioned by Eric that is still controversial today, the other students are all correct. What we are going to talk about today is this great hero whose life was full of legends."
The virtual screen flashed with light, and the entire classroom scene changed. The students present appeared in an ancient street filled with a gray and decayed atmosphere. The gray sky was covered with black clouds. The holographic environment projection included temperature and five senses, making the students feel as if they were actually there. In this situation, the solemn feeling that a storm was to come became even more obvious.
The teacher stood at the front, and with a few clicks of his fingers, they were already standing in front of a double security door.
"Wow." Some students exclaimed in a low voice: "This was where Mr. Yang An lived at that time..."
"This is an ordinary security door, right? It can't even stop the least advanced hot weapons..." Someone discussed in a low voice.
The teacher clapped his hands and said, "Okay, now we are going to open the door..."
A simple room with only one table and two chairs appeared in front of them. The students looked around and couldn't help but ask: "Where is the computer?"
"This is today's lesson's first knowledge point. Mr. Yang An was a computer expert, but at that time, any electronic products were contraband for humans. According to the treaty made by the planet Ni'e and its allies, the first line is to strictly restrict human contact and research on computers. At that time, once a human was found using or possessing a computer, they would be sentenced to death."
"There are unofficial historical records that Mr. Yang An's two adoptive fathers died at the hands of alien law enforcement, though this has never been confirmed. Returning to the knowledge point, Mr. Yang An was very cautious at the time. He knew the dangers of possessing computers. So all his coding was written by hand until he was found by the Federation."
A hidden cabinet was opened, which was filled with cowhide-covered notebooks. "This entire cabinet was Mr. Yang An's archives at that time."
"Here, Mr. Yang An completed coding the first version of the ultimate virus."
The teacher raised his hand, and the scene changed again. They appeared in an all-white corridor, and the door number next to them read "202".
"Everyone should be familiar with this place. I believe many students have visited it——the former site of the Federal Laboratory. This laboratory was the laboratory where the final version of the ultimate virus was written at that time. It is now named Yang An Laboratory, but at the time, this was just one of the most ordinary laboratories."
"Everyone is free to take a look."
The holographic scene almost 100% restored everything to its original appearance. The students looked through the information on the table and observed every detail in the laboratory.
"Okay, let's move on to the next scene."
The scene changed once again, and everyone appeared in a conference room. This time, a human figure finally appeared. Everyone's eyes lit up, but before they had time to discuss, they were suddenly silenced by the solemn scene in front of them.
There were people sitting on both sides of the long oval table, both men and women, of different ages. Their expressions were solemn and sad, some frowned, and some clenched their fists, but judging from their expressions, it was clear that this was by no means an easy conference.
The first person to speak confirmed their prediction.
"I do not recommend sending Professor Yang to carry out this plan. Professor Yang's contribution to the field of computers is obvious to all. With him, we can return to the most prosperous period more quickly after we regain independence. Having him carry out such a fatal task is a waste of talent.”
"But this time Professor Yang requested the mission himself. We have tried to persuade him many times, but he refuses to listen!"
"You're not the only one who doesn't want him to go, we don't want him to go either."
"Then let's find someone else!"
"Who else!" One person slapped the table and stood up with red eyes: "Which of us doesn't want to go on the mission in his place?! If I could go, I would not let Yang An take such risks. He is my best brother, but I am unable to do it....I am unable to do it….." Towards the end, he held his head in his hands, so hard that the veins on his hands popped out.
The person next to him stood up and patted the man on the shoulder, persuading him to sit back down, saying in a deep voice: "We don't want to sacrifice any of our colleagues, but you all know how important this mission is. If it succeeds, mankind will have at least ten years of breathing space and time for recuperation. But if we fail or alert the enemy, we simply cannot bear the retribution of the Ni'e race."
As soon as these words were uttered, the conference room fell silent.
After a moment, someone said hoarsely: "In terms of overall ability, Professor Yang is the best candidate to carry out the task. He is young and nimble, possesses high mental power and the ability of hypnosis, as well as the creator of the ultimate virus. If anything unexpected occurs, it will be easier for him to adapt to changes…”
"There is no need to discuss it any more." A man in his thirties, with an ordinary appearance and a formidable aura, pushed open the door and walked in. "I have already decided on this matter, and the higher-ups have also made a decision. I will go."
The three simple words neither light nor heavy were uttered loud and clear. The students looked at the man at the door with bated breath, and their eyes also reddened along with the people sitting at the long oval table.
The scene dissipated and the students reappeared once again in the classroom. The teacher paused for a moment before regaining the smile on his face and continued the lecture: "In the 167th year of the pioneering era, which was also the year of the founding of our commonly known star calendar, Professor Yang An carried a hard drive containing the ultimate virus, sneaked into the Ni'e race's base camp alone, planted the ultimate virus, deciphered the self-destruction system, and died together with all the Ni'e battleships and the Ni'e race on the battleships."
"Alright, that's it for today's class, dismissed."
Along with the melodious ringing that alerted the end of the period, a familiar voice calling his name also sounded in his ears.
Jiang Chen turned over and hugged the person. His eyes remained closed as he raised his head as usual. Warm lips pressed together for a long time before he slowly opened his eyes: "Good morning..."
Shi Fengyue's eyes were deep and his voice was slightly hoarse. He leaned forward and pressed their lips together again: "Good morning."
Jiang Chen turned his head to avoid it and refused with a laugh: “No more."
"Just once more." Shi Fengyue's kiss had already fallen from lips to earlobes, and his voice became husky: "I promise not to delay your afternoon celebration party."
Jiang Chen pushed at his shoulders, a half-smile on his lips: "Only once?"
The edges of Shi Fengyue's lips hooked upwards. He pulled his hands away, and with eyes that focused deeply on him alone: “As you wish."
“Seriously." Jiang Chen looked to the side and pushed him away: "I really won't be able to control myself later."
Shi Fengyue lay down on the bed, chuckled twice, and then got up.
"I dreamed about what happened when I was in school in the interstellar era." Jiang Chen buttoned up his shirt and smiled a little: "It was history class, and the dream was very clear. I still remember the few knowledge points the teacher brought up in the lecture."
"What knowledge points?" Shi Fengyue stepped forward and helped him tie his tie, asking casually while tying it.
"The biggest knowledge point in the chronology of the pioneering era was Professor Yang An." Jiang Chen raised his head: "The person I told you before who was my idol at the time."
Shi Fengyue paused and raised his eyebrows: "Not now?"
Jiang Chen pulled out the tie he had already tied, opened the drawer and selected a watch, took a black one and put it on, then picked another one for Shi Fengyue, "Speaking of which, you seem to have never mentioned which year of the pioneering era you died. "
"167." Shi Fengyue pondered for a moment: "...I was killed by an explosion."
With a "click", the clasp of the watch was closed. One person raised his eyes and the other lowered his eyes. They looked at each other like this for a long time.
Jiang Chen let go of Shi Fengyue's hand, and the smile on his face turned into a polite fake smile. Then he turned around and left. But as soon as he moved, a certain someone hugged him from behind: "Am I still your idol now."
Jiang Chen sneered: "No chance at all."
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The belated celebration banquet, which came half a month after winning the award, was low-key and private. In addition to family members, only close friends and core members of the project team were invited. There was no mingling of drinks and polite socializing like an ordinary banquet, instead it was warm and lively.
In the garden, Jiang Chen rolled up his sleeves and oversaw the barbecue with Li Nanfeng, chatting about their companies’ next step of cooperation.
Jiang Chen put the roasted meat on the plate, turned around and left: "Go talk to Huo Bo."
"I knew it." Li Nanfeng looked at his back and sighed with jealousy: "Why don't I have a good brother who can help manage the company for me?"
Shi Fengyue happened to come over and glanced at him when he heard this: "Where's the pork belly I want."
Li Nanfeng: “It's gone."
Shi Fengyue approached, grabbed up a plate naturally and picked a few skewers. He clicked his tongue and seemed a little disdainful: "Then forget it, you can continue."
"Okay..." Li Nanfeng was thinking about something and replied automatically. But when he lowered his head and saw only two scattered bunches of peppers left on the grill, his expression froze and his nose flared several times. He muttered silently: "Don't be angry. Don't be angry. We're good brothers. It’s just two skewers of meat. I can just grill it again——F**k! Shi Fengyue, stop right there and give me back the meat I worked so hard for! You two dirty thieves!"
The noise in the garden spread indoors. Everyone looked at each other and smiled. The young man playing the violin put down his violin, waved to the people next to him and left.
"You Jiuyu?"
Jiang Chen paused and was a little surprised to see him: "Long time no see. I heard you won the music award. Congratulations."
You Jiuyu smiled. The shy boy grew into a fine young man, and his shyness became gentleness: "Thank you, and congratulations on winning your awards as well. Also, I wish you and Professor Shi happiness."
"Thank you." Jiang Chen smiled and said, "I must definitely go to your concert when there's a chance."
You Jiuyu was stunned for a moment, and then laughed: "Call me to let me know before, and I will send you tickets."
"That's great." Jiang Chen glanced at the direction You Jiuyu had just planned to go: "Are you going to the restroom? Turn left upstairs."
You Jiuyu smiled slightly and thanked him: "Then I'll be going up first."
"Okay, I'm going over there. If you need anything, let me know."
He held onto the stairs and watched the other slowly walk away until he disappeared around the corner, then he smiled easily and turned around to go upstairs.
At the same time, the TV in the living room was playing the scene of Jiang Chen receiving the award. Jiang Zhuo and He Yanfeng were playing chess while complaining about the two mothers: "I have watched this so many times, I can recite the entire speech word for word. "
Yang Si rolled her eyes at them: “Then go ahead and recite it."
Yang Yun also laughed: "Chen Chen is so handsome, I never get tired of seeing him no matter how many times."
The two fathers grimaced, clicked their tongues a few times, and then returned to the chessboard. The two mothers looked at each other and returned their eyes to the TV screen again. Shen Xu and Huo Bo, who were walking by with drinks, stopped in their tracks when they saw their friend on the screen.
"Do you still remember that day?" Shen Xu leaned against the wall with a nostalgic smile.
“Of course."
The two looked at each other and smiled. Just as they were about to clink glasses they saw Jiang Chen walking over, holding a wine glass and asked with a smile: "What are you doing standing here?"
“Looking at your sappy face." Shen Xu gestured with his chin.
Jiang Chen looked over, covered his face, and urged in a low voice: "Hurry up, don't let my mother and the others see me."
The two looked at each other. Shen Xu laughed evilly and raised his voice: "Oh my god, what are you doing here?"
"Chen Chen, you came just in time!" Yang Si turned around and said in surprise: "The replay is on, come and watch TV with us!"
Yang Yun was also urging: "Come, come quickly, see how handsome you are."
Jiang Chen paused and looked at the two fellows opposite him with death eyes. After a few seconds, he suddenly smiled and turned around to say, "Mom, Huo Bo and Shen Xu are here too."
"Xiao Xu and Xiao Bo are here too! Come and watch it together."
The three of them could only be pressed down on the sofa together, watching the replay with the mothers. Fortunately, it was already halfway through, and the commercials came within five minutes. The three of them breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, stood up and left in unison.
"Hey, wait a minute." Yang Si pulled Shen Xu to sit down: "Wait for the news network, isn't your company on the list of excellent companies? It will be broadcast soon, let's watch it together, Chen Chen and Xiao Bo too, sit back down. "
Jiang Chen and Huo Bo, who were about to leave, froze and looked at each other and could only sit down. The three of them looked at each other for a few seconds and then couldn't help but laugh.
The news network started on time. The broadcast time about their company was very short, but the parents were not less excited and proud. They kept praising them and also did not forget to praise Shi Fengyue who was not present.
The three of them sat amidst the praises, and suddenly it was as if the time the three of them were standing at the intersection where people and cars were passing had occurred just yesterday.
Jiang Chen seriously told Shen Xu and Huo Bo: "I plan to open a company."
"A company that belongs to the three of us, one that will stand at the top of the world's technology in the future."
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TN: Annnd we’re finished!💛💜 💖🍻🎉