Study Monster Cultivation System-Chapter 297: The situation in battle 296 is looking a bit grim.

Day after day he holed up in the computer room, doing some strange things that affected the morale of his colleagues.

He Zhongrui endured it.

Occupying five computers to do things outside his duties, spending all day on the phone with people from other departments.

He Zhongrui endured that, too.

Turning the break room into a personal secret bedroom, insisting on sleeping on a special water bed for two or three hours every midday.

Even that, He Zhongrui endured.

But this time, the documents and work plans for the next half-week that he painstakingly organized were just tossed out.

If He Zhongrui endured any longer, he would really burst into tears.

"I won’t indulge you anymore, I’m done indulging!" He Zhongrui, with a voice turning shrill with anger, immediately took out his phone, dialed Chen Hongbing, staring at the two with wet eyes and a tone of barely concealed resentment, and as soon as the connection was made, his voice broke into a cry, "Director, you have to stand up for me, I can’t manage these two any longer!"

"Ah, I was just about to talk to you about that." Chen Hongbing said excitedly, "Tell those two immortals to come to my office right now, immediately, they can even take a taxi, it’ll be reimbursed."

"???"

"Get your team to arrange time off as soon as possible, let everyone take turns resting for the next couple of days, to save energy for the test run in three days."

"Ah? What about the task of the analysis report?"

"It’s ending ahead of schedule; we’ve just about reached a conclusion with the fault analysis. The test team has been working hard, arrange the time off quickly, we’ll talk about the rest at tomorrow’s regular meeting."

"Wait, Director... about Li Zheng and Lin Yujing..." He Zhongrui tried to continue his complaint.

"What about them?" Chen Hongbing asked expectantly, "Apart from using their personal time to collaborate with Institute No. 11 and Tianda University to provide a reliable diagnosis for the fault, what other remarkable work did they do?"

"..." He Zhongrui gaped frantically like he had choked on shit, dumbstruck, looking at Li Zheng and Lin Yujing who were busy cleaning up the mess.

"What is it?" Chen Hongbing urged, "Come on, tell me."

"They... they... they’re doing great..." He Zhongrui’s face puffed up, and he looked even more aggrieved, "Not only did they complete the work you mentioned, they also didn’t neglect the tasks I assigned them..."

"Zhongrui... are you under some kind of stress? Your voice... it sounds like my family’s dog who’s just been beaten..."

"No, Director... I’m... I’m particularly great..."

"Hmm... you, don’t feel inferior because of their outstanding performance. I’ve never encountered such immortals either."

"I’m not feeling inferior, not at all."

By the time He Zhongrui ended the call, Li Zheng and Lin Yujing had nearly finished tidying up the floor.

The other three were still looking at him in shock.

He looked back at them in shock: "The task has ended ahead of time, a reliable diagnosis for the fault has been made, we’re finishing work on time today, and the Director has given us two days’ leave."

All three of them opened their mouths wide—at first in panic, then in surprise, almost tearfully so.

Then, He Zhongrui turned to Li Zheng and Lin Yujing, "The Director wants you two to head back to headquarters immediately."

"Yes, people from Institute No. 11 have also informed us." Li Zheng was already packing his things.

Lin Yujing, on the other hand, ran towards the break room; most of her important items were there.

He Zhongrui weakly moved closer to Li Zheng, symbolically helping him pack up: "Li Zheng, what on earth happened..."

"We cooperated well with the guys from Institute No. 11, and afterwards, contacted the labs doing algorithms to optimize a little bit." Li Zheng nodded, "I was preparing other solutions here, but they came up with reliable results this afternoon, which matched the technical team’s first diagnosis exactly, and using the parameters with our algorithm, we could reach an 85% match with the data on the Sixth Institute’s test engines."

"Optimized, a little bit?"

"Just a bit."

"I thought you barely understood..."

Li Zheng chuckled and patted his senior brother’s shoulder, showing the unique smile of a senior programmer, "That was a week ago."

"..."

While He Zhongrui thought Li Zheng was still working on beginner’s lessons.

Little did he know, this senior programmer had silently endured thousands of hours of 996 work.

Along with the high-level cooperation of Institute No. 11 and the Tianda Laboratory, and the support of Lin Yujing’s ideas, they had blazed a trail that had never existed before.

"By the way, I need to come back later to clean up this row of computers." Li Zheng pointed to the five computers he had occupied for a long time, "I’ve pretty much trashed two of them."

"It’s okay; they are shared computers, nothing important on them, let’s just redo the systems." At this point, He Zhongrui finally shook his head, "Okay, I concede, I’m truly impressed now, people like you... will be getting offers from places like MIT soon, right?"

At this point, he suddenly realized: "Wait, you won’t be able to study abroad now, right?"

"What’s the matter, Ji University is also good." Li Zheng smiled, looking out the window, "A lot of my foundation was actually taught to me by an unnamed teacher from Ji University."

"Alright... we don’t actually have many from Ji University here." He Zhongrui also patted Li Zheng and sighed, "Alright, go report to the Director, we’ll take care of the rest."

"Thank you for your hard work, I lost control of my temper just now."

He Zhongrui gave a silly smile, "It’s worth it, if the fault diagnosis is really solved, smashing two computers is understandable."

"Huh?" Lin Yujing, coming along with her bags, dropped everything in her hands in astonishment, "Can we really smash them?"

"Stop! Li Zheng, get her out of here!!"

...

It was seven in the evening, and in the meeting room, Li Zheng met three senior colleagues from Institute No. 11.

Although he knew one was 25, another 30, and the last one 35,

they all looked like old programmers, making it difficult to tell who was who based on age alone.

But even among the old, each had their own charm.

One had smooth skin but very white hair.

Another had black hair, but aged skin.

And one was bald with excessive facial oil, obscuring his original skin quality.

All three seemed delighted to meet Li Zheng and Lin Yujing, as if they had been longing for this moment.

Although it was their first meeting, they felt like old friends already.

The feeling was somewhat like meeting comrades from an online gaming guild in person.

"Damn, too young!" the one with the prematurely white hair exclaimed, grabbing Li Zheng’s shoulder, "I thought it was a joke, but you’re really a high school student, huh."

Li Zheng laughed heartily, "Haha, at this rate, I don’t think my current look will last much longer."

"This is true." The man with the black hair chuckled and lifted his glasses, "Enter the field for five years and you’ll look like me; in another five years, you’ll look like Engineer Liu."

While they were talking, the man whose age was hard to determine approached and said, "I am the person in charge here, Liu Zhanqi. Thank you for your efforts."

"Not at all, you’re the ones who have been working hard." Li Zheng also stepped aside, introducing Lin Yujing, "This is Lin Yujing. She provided the key ideas."

Upon seeing Lin Yujing, the three men immediately lost their enthusiasm that they had shown towards Li Zheng, now becoming somewhat awkward.

"Oh..."

"Hello."

"Hard work, hard work."

It was like a guild meeting where you thought everyone was male, only to find out the guy playing the barbarian warrior was actually a girl...

So the atmosphere turned awkward.

After everyone modestly took their seats and while waiting for the rest to arrive, Liu Zhanqi began to speak in hushed tones.

"By the way, there has been a breakthrough with the recent findings, which were also confirmed in practical tests at The Sixth Institute," Liu Zhanqi nodded, "It should be enough for two papers."

The other two looked expectantly at Li Zheng, nodding in agreement.

For researchers like them, publishing papers was an important performance indicator, both for professional title evaluations and annual excellence awards.

Not to mention papers that had been verified in practice and contributed to major projects.

"Great, let’s do it," Li Zheng nodded, "Lin Yujing and I also got this far thanks to papers from our colleagues."

"Right, but about that..." Liu Zhanqi said somewhat sheepishly, "we still need to discuss who will lead the writing and organize the paper."

"I can do either," Li Zheng nodded somewhat cluelessly.

"Ha, is that so..." Liu Zhanqi gave an embarrassed smile.

The other two gave sympathetic laughs as well.

Li Zheng himself didn’t quite understand, and joined in the laughter.

It was then that Lin Yujing quietly stepped on his foot and whispered in his ear, "Scum Chap, they’re discussing the order of authorship for the paper."

Li Zheng suddenly understood.

Publishing papers seemed to have something to do with being the first author.

In some requirements for professional titles or degrees, you not only need to publish in core journals, but you also have to meet certain authorship criteria.

Li Zheng naturally didn’t care about these things.

"It’s not necessary, you guys go ahead, the main work was done by you and Tianda University," Li Zheng hurriedly said, "We’ll send over the information later, you can take your time to organize it."

Lin Yujing also nodded in agreement, "My specialty isn’t in this field either, so you guys can use the authorship."

The three men were immediately delighted and then their expressions became solemn and reverent.

These two...

Are they angels?

Having worked methodically in their positions, suddenly a great breakthrough and a major paper were delivered straight to their mouths.

What was expected to be a worry for a year or two was inexplicably resolved within a week.

Especially this girl who was a bit hard to look at directly.

She seemed much smarter and more considerate than Li Zheng.

"This isn’t appropriate, as it contradicts the facts," Liu Zhanqi said with a forced smile, rubbing his scalp, "But to be honest... authorship is indeed very important to us... You don’t yet feel this pressure."

"I understand, I understand," Li Zheng laughed. "You just need to discuss it with Tianda University. Don’t consider the two of us."

"We still need to consider it," Liu Zhanqi said as he looked back at the two. "Is it okay for both to be second authors?"

"No need, no need."

"No, this is necessary, otherwise it would be too much," the young man with white hair followed. "Although we conducted many experiments and simulations, the core ideas and algorithm constructions were developed by you. Without your names and endorsement, we can’t publish the paper."

"Then... how about third and fourth authors?" Li Zheng turned to Lin Yujing. "What do you think?"

"Either way."

"Hey, let’s discuss this further," Liu Zhanqi continued, "Besides the names, we still need to fill in the affiliated institutions. Specifically, you are from...?"

"Lake Ying Middle School," the two answered simultaneously.

All three were taken aback, suddenly feeling that everything was not okay.

Imagine, in the core technology journal’s repository of the aerospace system, someone finds a paper titled "Engine Failure Optimization Based on XGBoost and Autoregressive Models," a sophisticated and professional paper.

Then, opening it eagerly to see which expert is the author.

The two "Lake Ying Middle School" authors smack right onto his face.

This would definitely lead to complaints and reports...

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Wiping the sweat from his brow, Liu Zhanqi asked, "How about, for the institution, we write down Aerospace Systems Engineering Research Institute..."

As they were talking, a group of people just happened to walk in.

Chen Hongbing, leading the way, laughed and said, "What’s going on, everyone’s so serious instead of using nicknames. What’s this stern matter you’re discussing?"

Everyone stood up at once, and Liu Zhanqi, nodding and smiling, said, "We were talking about the paper. Director Chen, you don’t know, this breakthrough is enough for at least two papers."

At this, Chen Hongbing became excited: "Then you can’t mistreat us young ones. Our official institution is the top institute and department, it must be clearly stated."

"Yes, yes, yes..." Liu Zhanqi didn’t want to carry on with that topic, fearful that Chen Hongbing would directly claim the first authorship. He turned to Shen Tinglan and nodded, saying, "Chief Engineer Shen’s arrangement was truly the finishing touch. Originally, we said we’d try working together, but who knew the effect would be so pronounced."

"Yeah, who would have known," Shen Tinglan laughed, a bit lost. Originally, she had only intended to create study conditions for Li Zheng, but unexpectedly, production conditions were created instead.

Then came Zhou Chenglong, who gave Li Zheng a punch on the back: "God Zheng, I’m prepared to write a new story beneath the question that pressures you."

"There’s no such question, stop messing around."

"There is," Zhou Chenglong quickly took out his phone and tapped on it, "How do you evaluate the 2019 Physical Science double champion God Zheng (Beauty God)? Lots of answers, and there’s someone claiming to be your deskmate, saying you have a strange habit of secretly drawing girls during class, and always sneakily looking at their legs."

Zhou Chenglong raised an eyebrow with interest: "Really or not?"

"...Fake... it’s fake," Li Zheng swallowed.

"Tsk tsk..." Lin Yujing grinned, "Are chubby legs that delicious?"

Li Zheng turned his head, saying, "Mainly... legs like that are better for refining drawing skills... especially the part where the socks meet..."

"So you say you don’t like chubby legs?"

"I don’t."

"Excuse me..." Zhou Chenglong realized he might have done something inappropriate and quickly scurried to his seat.

While they chatted, several engineers from The Sixth Institute entered the meeting room with serious expressions, gradually making the atmosphere heavier.

Li Zheng then noticed that the scale of this meeting was quite large, and several more people arrived, all seated alongside Chen Hongbing.

In the end, even Zhao Zhenhua showed up.

Once everyone was present, the meeting officially began.

First, Liu Zhanqi from Institute No. 11 began by explaining the preliminary draft of the fault report from a technical perspective, of course, also taking the opportunity to clear up responsibility, indicating that this was all an attempt at the algorithm level, not representing absolute accuracy, just a high degree of reliability. While speaking, he also mentioned the team from Tianda Laboratory and the core engineers from their institute who played a part in it.

After his report, the person in charge from The Sixth Institute took the floor, presenting the results of the emergency tests from the afternoon.

This round of testing was tailor-made based on the analysis provided by Institute No. 11, with three experiments in total, perfectly reproducing the fault, and with data accuracy reaching 78%, 81%, and 85% respectively.

Also, this fault model was highly consistent with the first fault model provided by Zhou Chenglong.

Overall, it was possible to confirm the location of the fault.

After that, it was about conducting more tests to obtain more stable samples. If the reproduction rate could reach 90% in ten tests, they could conclude definitively.

By then, the Reset would have completed its most critical step and could soon apply for a Reset review, with results to be given by an expert panel.

Undoubtedly, the work had actually taken a significant step forward.

Excitement finally appeared on Zhao Zhenhua’s face.

However, the engineers from The Sixth Institute couldn’t get excited.

Now that the fault had been basically located as a pure engine problem, it was unrelated to the overall project of the first institute.

Although it was hard to accept this fact, they had no excuses to offer.

In fact, facing the analysis report from Institute No. 11, they were even more cooperative than the first institute, completing all three tests rushed and expedited.

It could be said that they had never evaded their responsibilities.

In contrast, many from the first institute, on hearing the results, showed an expression of relief, as if a burden had been lifted.

And yet Chen Hongbing, after exchanging a look with Zhao Zhenhua, resolutely spoke, "The brothers from The Sixth Institute can rest assured, Yellow 2 has come a long way with us together, and our institute will never shirk responsibility. No matter the outcome, we will advance and retreat in unison, sharing the responsibility. Our primary goal is to get Yellow 2 back into the sky as soon as possible."

Although there was a bit of a performative element to his words, the person in charge of The Sixth Institute’s mood did ease somewhat, and they also expressed their determination.

What followed was the arrangement of further work.

In three days, Institute No. 1 would carry out a test run at the Western Suburb Test Site to reproduce the fault based on the overall status of the rocket. Although this sounded simple, in reality, it required many departments to work overtime together. Not to mention, just transporting the prototype was a challenging engineering task.

Once the test run successfully reproduced the fault, all institutes would join forces to finalize the fault reset, aiming to submit it to the expert panel for review before the end of the month, and to properly disclose it to the public.

The meeting ended around nine o’clock, but no one appeared to be hungry or tired.

On the contrary, everyone seemed more spirited and eager to talk to someone.

At this moment, it felt like staying up late into the night, on the verge of falling asleep when suddenly something exhilarating happened. Perhaps it was witnessing a stunning goal while watching a late-night soccer match, getting a rare item drop during a gaming session, or suddenly hearing a girl’s voice in the voice chat.

In short, there was a sudden burst of energy.

After all, the heavy burden of troubleshooting had been pressing on everyone for too long.

No one would have thought that it would be Institute No. 11 making the breakthrough, especially with a mathematical method no one could understand, yet offering a reliable conclusion.

For a time, people from all departments gathered around the senior programmers of Institute No. 11, heaping praise on one another and offering encouragement.

When Liu Zhanqi wanted to draw Li Zheng and Lin Yujing into the festivities to bask in the praise, he found they had already disappeared, along with several leaders from Institute No. 1.

In fact, Chen Hongbing had pulled aside Zhao Zhenhua as soon as the meeting was declared over, calling his team together to a separate small meeting room.

Not only that, but he had also pre-ordered some delicious takeout and brought a few bottles of mid-range baijiu.

With the door closed, this turned into an impromptu emergency banquet.

As Zhao Zhenhua entered the meeting room and saw the setup, he frowned, "Ah, at such a critical time… What are you doing bringing in alcohol…"

"Too tired. We’ve really been too tired lately," Chen Hongbing raised his hand, pointing at his subordinates. "Just for tonight, we have to relax for a bit. You can keep me company, just two liangs, no one’s allowed more."

"Hongbing, you really are..." Zhao Zhenhua swallowed hard, "Just two liangs then, I’ll join you."

With the major progress in work, he also really wanted to celebrate. Even if Chen Hongbing hadn’t mentioned it, he might have found himself raising a glass to the moon at home anyway.

Chen Hongbing’s preparations could be said to be very appropriate.

But under the current circumstances, going out for a big drinking session was obviously not suitable, so they had to make do with some takeout and a modest drink to boost morale.

Seeing the stone lifted from their hearts, the department’s core members also showed their eagerness to try.

Only Shen Tinglan, covering his nose and protecting Li Zheng and Lin Yujing, said, "You two just eat something, then I will tell you when to leave... Chen Hongbing is really getting out of line..."

"Haha." Li Zheng laughed, "After such a hard time, it’s a rare break. I understand."

"What?" Shen Tinglan narrowed his eyes and turned back, "What? Are you planning to drink with them?"

"Hey, if it’s just two liangs, I still..."

Li Zheng didn’t finish his words before he got pinched at the lower back.

It wasn’t an ordinary pinch, but the kind that grabs a chunk of flesh and twists it at lightning speed from side to side.

This time Lin Yujing was a little too heavy-handed.

However, the tactic was successful in stirring up Li Zheng’s survival instinct.

"Two... two liangs is too much for me…" Li Zheng said grimacing, "I hate alcohol the most, not a drop for me."

"That’s better. Good boy." Shen Tinglan’s voice softened, "Don’t follow their example. Those are the drinking habits of the older generation. Young people don’t need to conform blindly just to get by."

Having said that, Chen Hongbing was already calling her over from a distance, and with a muttered curse, Shen Tinglan had to join the core team.

Li Zheng then turned back, rubbing his waist and complaining, "Why did you have to go so hard..."

"I’m helping you, aren’t I..." Lin Yujing tossed her head, "I know you can handle your drink, she’d hate you if she knew."

"Didn’t you drink half a bottle of beer when we were at Wenhai’s place?"

"Me drinking is no issue, she can’t do anything about me~~~" Lin Yujing said, turning her face away with a laugh.

"So what if I drink?"

"You are not allowed to drink!" Lin Yujing rebuked with righteous indignation, "And you can’t let my mom find out!"

Li Zheng grumbled, "My mom doesn’t even control me like this..."

"Fine, I’ll get your mom to do it." Lin Yujing reached for her phone, "Tell your auntie that you’re drinking with a bunch of greasy guys..."

"Stop, stop, stop..." Li Zheng immediately smiled ingratiatingly, "Why bother? Just listen to your mom, always listen to your mom."

With a snort, Lin Yujing finally put away the phone.

Li Zheng started to feel uncomfortable.

When had this woman gotten Ning’er’s contact information...

The balance of power, once stable, was starting to tilt unfavorably with the introduction of an authority like Ning’er.

He needed to figure something out...