C11 No One in the Generals Grave Knows about It but the World Knows about It!

Throughout the annals of human development, Xu Wenn stood out as the youngest, most enigmatic, yet most unremarkable of distinguished scientists.

His stature within the scientific community of Great Zhou Country was nothing short of lofty.

Indeed, he was a jewel of the nation.

A Peerless Expert!

This very reason prompted the government to keep him under wraps, denying him the recognition and rewards typically afforded to a researcher of his caliber.

His life mirrored that of a nine-to-fiver.

Consequently, the indigent Xu Wenn found himself commuting by subway day in and day out.

This very routine presented Zhou Baobao with a golden opportunity.

Before he knew it, the train had pulled into another station. The once sparsely populated carriage now teemed with passengers.

Today, however, there was an unusual buzz in the air. The carriage was abuzz with noise.

Xu Wenn, in a state of lethargy, opened his eyes to see what the fuss was about.

A pair of strikingly attractive men and women had boarded, followed by a bevy of staff lugging equipment.

The security detail was sizable too—roughly twenty in total.

Just then, a piercing scream echoed through the train.

"Oh my god! It's Baobao!"

"Baobao? What Baobao? Is there a giant panda on board?" Xu Wenn mused, tapping the seat behind him. Aside from a few passengers resembling pandas in stature, there was no actual panda in sight.

Indeed, Xu Wenn was such a man, disinterested in entertainment and dismissive of internet celebrities.

Disappointed by the lack of a panda, he turned away, his mind wandering back to his thoughts.

Meanwhile, several young girls in the carriage were in a frenzy.

"It's Cui Jian! He's the man of my dreams!"

"Today's my lucky day, running into two big stars!"

"Baobao, could I get your autograph?"

"I heard Baobao was viciously slandered today. I wonder if it's true..."

Both Cui Jian and Zhou Baobao were titans of the Tiktok scene, commanding legions of followers.

Their fame rivaled that of many second and third-tier celebrities.

Zhou Baobao, in particular, was hailed as the National Goddess of the new generation, adored by legions of young fans and the beloved darling of Tiktok's "Big Brothers."

Cui Jian and Zhou Baobao managed to muster professional, albeit insincere, smiles for the eager passengers.

Zhou Baobao, however, was scanning the crowd with the focused intensity of a proctor during college entrance exams.

"Can we all quiet down, please? Is this the set of 'Walking into Life'?"

"Yes, it is."

Zhou Baobao nodded, allowing a small smile to grace her features.

'Walking into Life' was a hit reality show that delved into the urban lifestyle.

It ranked as the nation's favorite variety show, where celebrities and internet sensations would often humble themselves, venturing into subways, buses, or street stalls to shoot their segments.

Or they might engage in some insincere, low-cost charity work away from the public eye.

Ning Jing and Cui Jian, though not classically trained stars, were nonetheless internet celebrities with a fanbase in the tens of millions.

Their inclusion in the show was a special exception, and the producers had deliberately paired them up, sparking widespread speculation and discussion.

Their stardom was on the rise.

At that moment, everyone rose from their seats, swarming around Cui Jian and Zhou Baobao.

The girls typically flocked to Cui Jian with flattering compliments.

The men, on the other hand, stood on the periphery, quietly snapping photos.

Amid the fervent crowd, there was an anomaly: Xu Wenn remained utterly unfazed.

His dedication to his studies meant he rarely glanced at short videos or TV, and he was blissfully unaware of these viral personalities.

Xu Wenn's composure stood in sharp contrast to the other passengers' frenzy.

His thoughts had already soared ahead to his research lab.

This was Dinghai University's latest initiative in new energy research, a field to which all involved scientists were deeply committed.

Once "Water Fuel" was fully developed, along with a viable catalyst,

it would signal a revolutionary shift for Great Zhou and potentially the entire world.

The advent of "Water Fuel" could herald a transformation as profound as the first industrial revolution, altering the course of human destiny.

We missed the boat on the first industrial revolution.

We didn't catch the wave of the second.

What we had was a century of disgrace...

But now, the tables have turned. The emergence of Water Fuel marks a new revolutionary tide, poised to reshape human progress and even our fate.

"This time, I am determined to position Great Zhou as the new supreme power of the world."

"We must restore the Great Zhou to its past splendor!"

Xu Wenn mused to himself, his personal concerns long since cast aside.

Despite two sleepless nights, he remained engrossed in his theories, searching for a solution within the system.

Zhou Baobao, however, was seething with discontent. The thought of the two million yuan squandered only fueled her rage.

A celebrated internet sensation and the undisputed National Goddess of her generation, she was accustomed to the spotlight.

She relished the attention.

Yet now, she found herself overlooked by the man before her.

She had intended to embarrass him on the subway, but it seemed he couldn't care less about her presence.

Had the money spent on insider information been in vain?

It was infuriating that he remained unmoved, even with her standing right there.

As a Dinghai University professor, shouldn't he have risen to offer his seat?

Zhou Baobao was both proud and arrogant.

Wealthy heirs would pay dearly just for a glimpse of her.

But here on the subway, she was snubbed by a disheveled man—a slight more stinging than the loss of her two million yuan.

Yet she understood her role as a public figure required a constant smile, especially now with cameras pointed her way and onlookers capturing the moment on their phones.

She could not afford to lose her temper.

But that didn't mean she'd let the matter rest. Zhou Baobao was adept at swaying public opinion.

Her fame was partly due to her covert strategies, but largely because she could ingratiate herself with corporate executives, securing their unwavering support.

Moreover, she was a master of self-promotion, always seizing opportunities to stoke the flames of her celebrity.

How could such a calculating and strategic woman not be in the limelight?

Today, however, she found herself knocked from the top spot.

Moreover, upon reflection, it had been quite a while since she last graced the trending list!

In that instant, Zhou Baobao had a stroke of genius—an insidious scheme began to take shape.

Could she leverage this dismissive salted fish to catapult herself back into the limelight?

With this thought in mind, she cast a covert glance at Xu Wenn, whose eyes were now closed.