Professor Liu came to find Shen Wei on his own initiative for the first time.
Shen Wei was a bit surprised: "What's the matter, Professor Liu?"
Professor Liu said, "The scientists are about to leave, and before they go, they want to invite the kindergarten staff for a meal to thank them for their care."
These scientists had initially come for the all-in-one gaming pod.
After arriving, they wanted to conduct in-depth research.
But the holographic gaming pod...
Both its software and hardware were very valuable for reference.
However, this device was too sophisticated, with only one unit in the entire country.
There was really no way around it.
They couldn't violently damage it and then disassemble its components.
Others couldn't make heads or tails of it based on experience alone.
They had finally managed to track down the designer.
But this designer was an eccentric scientific genius.
In the end, he disappeared.
It brought enormous pressure on the local police.
But when someone can't be found, they just can't be found.
Due to years of neglect, many surveillance cameras in that area were just for show.
This led to substantial funding from higher-ups.
They wanted to have a guard every three steps and a sentry every five steps.
The small county town was practically covered with surveillance cameras, and now even the crime rate had decreased.
Moreover, the scientists spearheaded the creation of a science museum.
They hoped to commemorate this scientific genius.
They hoped this person would reappear.
Even communication via email would be acceptable.
But there was still no sign of him.
They were treated like VIPs at Starry Sky Kindergarten.
The food here was already delicious.
Add to that the gentle, lovely, and polite children.
The scientists became somewhat reluctant to leave.
Several of them even wanted to buy houses locally.
Just like Professor Liu and Professor Gao, who had already planned out their retirement lives.
But there was no helping it.
They needed to train the next generation of talent for the country.
They had already been away for too long this time.
The people at their original workplaces were getting restless.
The minor leaders were calling them three times a day, urging them to return.
No matter how reluctant they were, they had to leave.
This time, they had booked a rather luxurious local restaurant.
They invited everyone from Starry Sky Kindergarten to come for a meal.
They reserved four or five tables, with their table costing over 5,000 yuan.
Shen Wei notified everyone accordingly.
On that day, many people from Starry Sky Kindergarten came.
Although the employees of Starry Sky Kindergarten earned quite well, they had never been to such an expensive restaurant.
They wanted to taste how it differed from Liu Chef's usual cooking.
But after the dishes were served and they started eating, they felt a bit disappointed.
The signature dishes here were far inferior to Liu Chef's cooking.
Liu Chef also grumbled a bit about wasting money unnecessarily.
But the scientists appreciated Liu Chef's care and wanted him to rest this time, not to be busy.
Not only that, but an elderly scientist also took the initiative and said, "Let's have some drinks."
The scientists used to drink before, pouring themselves white liquor. Shen Wei couldn't handle the strong stuff, so she ordered a bottle of red wine.
"I'm very happy that we're all gathered here today! To have met such an outstanding young person like Shen Wei."
Shen Wei quickly said, "I don't deserve such praise!" The others were truly national treasures.
She was just running a small kindergarten, how could she compare to them?
After a few drinks, everyone became more talkative.
Others also started to loosen up.
They began to feast heartily, all thanks to Shen Wei's influence.
Several scientists who had become familiar with Professor Liu and Professor Gao said, "You two really know how to pick a place!"
The oldest among the scientists was already 76 years old.
He had wanted to retire, but he couldn't. His project was of national importance, ranking first or second.
He still had to continue mentoring students.
If he had a choice, he would really like to come to Starry Sky Kindergarten to plant some flowers, play with children, and enjoy good food.
To experience the joy of being an ordinary old man.
Professor Gao said with a disgruntled face, "Professor Liu is the luckiest, I have to go back soon!"
He still had work to do over there.
If he had known earlier, he shouldn't have signed for 5 years.
Three years would have been enough.
He still had a year and a half of work left as the head of the Computer Science department.
They had been away for too long now and had to go back to continue working.
They were all in the same boat, making the wine taste a bit bitter.
Shen Wei said, "You're welcome to come back anytime. Your presence has injected a lot of scientific knowledge into Starry Sky Kindergarten, giving wings to the children's imagination. We're really grateful to you."
Mentioning this, the oldest scientist among them couldn't help but say, "It's us who should thank you, otherwise we wouldn't have known that there are such talents among ordinary people!"
Even he was very impressed with the holographic game.
And after entering the gaming pod, it felt like being young again.
There were no worries in the game.
Once such a thing is introduced to the world, the whole country would go crazy for it.
Unfortunately, he didn't have the ability to extract the specific technological content inside.
The gaming pod was out of place in this era.
It was like a product from the future.
Its appearance was a heaven-sent treasure.
After a melancholy drink, he couldn't help but sigh, "I wonder if I'll live to see the decryption of the gaming pod in my lifetime. That will usher in a new era, entering the Internet of Everything." It was the era every scientific worker aspired to.
As he spoke, the old man's eyes reddened. The people next to him quickly consoled him, "If our generation can't do it, there's still the next generation. With young people working hard generation after generation, we'll definitely catch up and become the best internationally."
Everyone ate and drank merrily. At the end, the old professors finally revealed their bombshell news.
They had saved frugally all their lives, collecting some prize money. They had pooled together 10 million yuan to donate to Shen Wei.
Shen Wei said, "There's no need!"
She didn't lack money here.
The old professors were all very simple people.
Even the shoes they wore were old styles. They wouldn't buy new clothes.
What they had earned were all national-level awards.
How could she let these not-so-wealthy professors donate the money they had saved frugally all their lives to a well-off kindergarten?
Shen Wei repeatedly refused.
But the old professors said, "This is our collective wish. Children are the hope, and we truly believe that your kindergarten is run very well!"
Whether it was He Lingfeng or Mu Zhixing, or other sunny and cheerful babies, the kindergarten really took good care of them all.
They had also learned about Shen Wei in depth. How she had rescued Song Ping An, who had been fighting with stray dogs for food.
They were truly moved.
They also wanted to contribute their modest efforts, but this money was too heavy for Shen Wei.
Shen Wei didn't want to take it.
But the old gentlemen were all stubborn.
Once they decided to give it, Shen Wei had no choice but to accept.
When Shen Wei took it, the money felt like it weighed a thousand pounds.
The greatest wish of these old professors was to bring the gaming pod into the real world.
Their pure love was for the country.
They had dedicated their entire youth and descendants.
Shen Wei couldn't help but enter the system internally.
Starry Sky Kindergarten had always been popular.
The online reputation value plus the system reward points totaled 940,000.
Shen Wei had never been so well-off before.
She had intended to use the points where they were most needed, but this time, she wanted to indulge herself a bit.
Shen Wei wanted to exchange for the complete blueprints of the gaming pod.
Written in the system's customization area, it showed that 1 million points were needed.
All of her points weren't enough.
But at this moment, the system, like a sly merchant, persuaded her.
"If you don't have enough points, you can owe them for now. When you have points, they'll be automatically deducted!" encouraging her to consume on credit.
Shen Wei knew it was a trap. But thinking of the selfless love of the old professors, she couldn't help but grit her teeth and exchanged for the blueprints.
Soon, 940,000 points were instantly cleared to zero, and it showed -60,000.
Back to square one in an instant.
