Everyone in the office was stunned. They looked at the paper, then at Shi Qing, who was confidently self-praising, and they felt like he had elevated himself to a whole new level.
Oh my goodness! Such shamelessness exists in this world!
How could he boast about himself so boldly and naturally, not only praising himself extensively but also expecting others to join in?
However, the young count, seemingly oblivious to the odd expressions on their faces, had a smug smile on his face and kindly asked them, "Do you think there's anything wrong with the content written here?"
Others replied hesitantly, "Uh..."
Shi Qing continued, "If there are no issues, we can go and check the experimental subjects. I've been keeping the data these days, and you all can take a look too."
In an instant, everyone in the office straightened up, their faces filled with honesty:
"No problem! How could there be any issues?"
"Yes, absolutely no problems. Professor Shi, your writing is so realistic and true to life. Rest assured, if the media comes for an interview, I will definitely speak the truth!"
"I think there might be a small issue though. You've downplayed yourself a bit too much. Professor Shi, I believe that during the interview, besides the content here, I can add a bit of my own input."
Though their mothers had taught them to be honest from a young age, occasionally, a well-intentioned lie could be applied.
From start to finish, Qin Yunsheng had been quietly and tenderly watching the smug young count. Only when Shi Qing took a step did the military officer, who had remained motionless, seem to be released from a spell, following his beloved with a protective stance.
Shi Qing had actually developed artificial nerves, and this news had shocked the entire Institute of Technology. People of all ages, with or without qualifications, lined up to watch.
An elderly man with white hair, who was quite advanced in age, shook slightly with excitement. He had retired due to his old age, and while he didn't actively participate in research anymore, he still occasionally visited.
He had made significant contributions to the country, and no one would stop him from coming back occasionally to offer guidance when he had the energy.
As he watched the experimental subject, an animal with an artificial nervous system and prosthetic limbs, move around in the container after its injuries had healed, he was moved to tears.
"Excellent! Excellent! With this technology, even disabled people can have normal bodies!"
The person assisting him quickly supported the elderly man, who was unsteady due to his excitement. "Sir, please be careful and have a seat to rest."
"No, no, let me watch a bit more."
The elderly man insisted on staying, gazing at the experimental subject that had lost a forelimb but was now moving just like before, with its newly attached prosthetic limb swinging alongside its other three legs, indistinguishable from real ones.
The more he watched, the happier he became. Leaning on his cane, he turned to the person helping him and flashed a toothless smile. "This is wonderful. In the past, so many people became disabled in defense of our country. Although there was assistance, it couldn't compare to having a normal body."
"Now, it's different... It's different..."
As the elderly man's physical condition deteriorated with age, he tended to repeat himself in conversation. The person taking care of him patiently listened.
The elderly man continued, "This must be reported immediately, inform the authorities! And have they conducted experiments to restore hearing using artificial nerves? Artificial nerves can restore hearing, and this experiment should be conducted as well."
The person replied, "Yes, I'll convey that to them."
As they talked back and forth, the elderly man gradually stopped. He squinted his eyes and thought for a moment. "The person who developed artificial nerves, his name is Shi Qing, right? This name... sounds like a good child."
The smile on the person's face froze slightly.
As the elderly man's physical condition deteriorated with age, he didn't interact much with the restless younger generation who visited the institute from time to time. Consequently, he was unaware of the reputation of Professor Shi Qing, the nobleman, within the institute.
But little did he know, others knew!
Facing the elderly man's smiling and appreciative eyes, filled with admiration for his younger colleagues, he hesitated before responding, "Yes... You're absolutely right... he's a good, good child."
He felt that his well-intentioned lie wouldn't hold up for too long.
After all, since the elderly man admired this younger colleague so much, he should naturally know what kind of person Shi Qing was. With this in mind, when he went to pick up the elderly man the next day as usual, he saw the old man sitting happily on the couch, holding his granddaughter's pink-heart-patterned phone.
As he watched, he heard a commotion and looked up, spotting his arrival. He eagerly waved at him.
"Come here, come here! Look, Shi Qing is on the news! I told you he's a good child."
"Truly a good child. Look at him, everyone is praising him. Just by his name and appearance, you can tell he's been well-behaved since childhood."
He was taken aback and quickly approached.
On the phone screen, a host was speaking into a microphone.
"He's only in his twenties this year."
"He comes from nobility, born with a title of count, but for the sake of the country, he wholeheartedly devoted himself to scientific research."
"He is Professor Shi Qing, the developer of the 'Artificial Nervous System.'"
"You might find this name unfamiliar, but many are aware of the 'Artificial Nervous System.' With it, after attaching prosthetics to severed limbs, one can move them as naturally as real limbs, with direct control by the person without the need for remote control or buttons. This means that countless individuals who suffered injuries and disabilities for various reasons can regain normal bodily function."
The person's expression gradually became bewildered.
Although he knew that the latter part was stating facts, the former part seemed a bit far-fetched.
The video continued:
"As for Professor Shi's character, his colleagues have provided the most sincere evaluations. Let's take a look at some of the most commonly used words."
"Good-tempered, kind, easy to talk to, very diligent, never has the airs of a second-generation noble. The most important reason he was able to develop the artificial nervous system, in addition to his natural talent, is his diligence."
Him: ...
Is this really the Shi Qing he knows?
Could it be another person with the same name?
Then he saw some people on the screen, all smiling and speaking these words to confirm their authenticity.
Indeed, they were all familiar faces.
Their lip movements matched perfectly.
The video was incredibly smooth without any signs of editing.
Confirming all this, he had a dazed expression.
He almost wanted to grab these people by the necks and shake them.
Tell me!
Why are you willing to sell your souls!
What did Shi Qing give you, huh?!
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