Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 212

When the project team members learned they could visit Institute 503 to meet the expert team from A Country, and even have a chance to exchange ideas, everyone was thrilled, praising Sheng Nuan’s impressive ability to secure such an opportunity.

However, as the initial excitement faded, they grew somewhat apprehensive.

A Country had always maintained a policy of blocking and suppressing technology transfers to H Country. Even if the experts were here for a visit, it was more likely to gauge H Country’s current level of development, with nearly zero chance they’d genuinely share any knowledge.

Professor Xu Youliang also caught wind of this, and he chuckled to reassure everyone, “Give it a try. There’s nothing to lose. Don’t let stage fright get to you…”

Everyone nodded in unison. “The professor is right.”

Finally, the day to visit Institute 503 arrived. The attached great importance to this exchange, arranging transport for the six team members chosen to represent them to Institute 503.

At the gate, they underwent a series of strict identity checks, received temporary entry permits, and were finally escorted inside.

As they entered the grounds, they noticed that the entire area was heavily guarded, with sentries posted every five steps and guard posts every ten. The guards were all armed with live ammunition, standing there without squinting.

When they were taken upstairs, Sheng Nuan finally saw Pei Shuo…

He stood there, speaking with someone, his uniform crisp, with two stripes and a star on his epaulet, his hair perfectly neat, and an air of authority and decisiveness that Sheng Nuan hadn’t seen before.

The arrival of Sheng Nuan and her group drew the attention of those nearby. Pei Shuo glanced back, his gaze briefly meeting Sheng Nuan’s before he looked away, his expression unchanged, as if he didn’t recognize her at all.

Gao Luo, leading the group, stepped forward and handed their credentials to the staff member who approached them. “Hello, comrade. We’re representatives from Peking University, here for the study exchange.”

The staff member maintained a cold, serious expression, nodding after verifying each of their credentials, then went over to whisper something to Pei Shuo.

Pei Shuo nodded slightly, and only then did the staff member turn to lead Sheng Nuan and the others toward Pei Shuo… Standing opposite Pei Shuo were five foreigners with blond hair and blue eyes, the expert team visiting for the exchange.

Gao Luo noticed the insignia on Pei Shuo’s epaulet and felt a slight shock.

So young and already a lieutenant colonel—this man must be remarkable.

Sheng Nuan stood obediently at the back, listening to Pei Shuo speak fluently in a foreign language to the expert team, “…For the following tours and study sessions, our invited researchers from Peking University will accompany you.”

The expert team glanced at the young group with mild expressions, only displaying a semblance of respect when acknowledging Pei Shuo as they left.

After that, Sheng Nuan joined her team members, following the staff and the foreign expert team forward…

As they passed by Pei Shuo, she discreetly raised her eyes, meeting his gaze directly.

Lieutenant Colonel Pei maintained a serious expression, but he discreetly squeezed her finger and whispered, “Seize the opportunity.”

Sheng Nuan responded with a soft “Mm,” then watched as Pei Shuo turned and led a few people in another direction, his military boots echoing with a low sound in the corridor…

The experts from A Country were here to observe Institute 503’s “Skynet” project. Throughout the tour, the five experts conversed among themselves in a foreign language, entirely ignoring Sheng Nuan’s group.

Gao Luo attempted to interject a few times but was quickly brushed off, making it clear they had no intention of sharing anything valuable.

By the end of the tour, Sheng Nuan’s team still hadn’t had a real conversation with them…

In any other situation, Gao Luo might have turned and left by now. However, he knew they were here to learn advanced techniques and ideas from the other side. Their reluctance to share was understandable, and walking away in an arrogant huff would be foolish.

After a pause, Gao Luo took a deep breath, preparing to try one last time… If this failed, there’d be no more chances.

He’s the team leader, and even if he has to put on a warm face only to be met with cold indifference, he still has to step up.

At that moment, Sheng Nuan pulled him aside.

Gao Luo turned around and heard Sheng Nuan quietly say, “Let me try…”

The next moment, Sheng Nuan stepped forward and raised her voice, asking in a foreign language, “Mr. Steve, do you think that if we were to miniaturize existing computers and integrate them with our Skynet project, it could be a groundbreaking advancement…”

The middle-aged man leading the expert team paused, then turned around. “Miniaturization?”

Sheng Nuan nodded with a smile. “That’s right, miniaturization. By chip-integrating current integrated circuits and enhancing computing and storage capabilities, we could miniaturize computers, enabling them to be widely used across various industries…”

Steve and several of his companions’ expressions shifted slightly.

Because Sheng Nuan’s mention of chip integration aligned precisely with their own vision for the future direction of computer development.

Could it be that H Country’s computing had already reached this level? It didn’t seem possible…

Steve asked tentatively, “How is your current progress?”

Sheng Nuan smiled modestly. “Our current progress is achieved through the integration density of our circuits…”

Sheng Nuan presented her team’s research goals as if they had already achieved results, which indeed caused the expressions of the expert team members to subtly shift.

The experts wanted to ask more, but Sheng Nuan smiled and suggested, “Why don’t we find a place to sit down and talk? We’d also love to exchange ideas on the future of chip integration…”

Just like that, the expert team, who had been indifferent toward Sheng Nuan and her group moments ago, did a complete 180. They nodded repeatedly, saying, “Yes, that’s right. I think we do need to sit down and have a proper discussion.”

Sheng Nuan politely asked the staff to take them to a suitable place. The staff member glanced at Sheng Nuan in surprise before leading the way.

As they walked, Sheng Nuan whispered to Gao Luo, “Go ahead and check if there’s any recording equipment in the room…”

Although this was a mutual learning exchange, all five experts could understand her language, whereas she and Gao Luo were the only ones on their side who could keep up. The disadvantage was obvious, so she thought of using some small tricks and discreetly record everything the experts said.

After all, this was information she’d skillfully drawn out herself, so recording it wouldn’t be too much, right… ahem.

Gao Luo pressed his lips together, glanced at Sheng Nuan with a hint of a smile in his eyes, then quickly resumed his usual composure and walked ahead with the staff.

By the time Sheng Nuan and Steve’s group entered the conference room, Gao Luo gave her a subtle nod, indicating that everything was ready.

In the subsequent exchanges, Sheng Nuan went all out… There were five people on the other side, and only Gao Luo could offer her some assistance. As the conversation grew faster and the discussion topics became more advanced, Gao Luo eventually fell silent altogether.

Sheng Nuan kept up with all five, carefully throwing out bits of information that piqued their curiosity while weaving in questions to draw out the specific technical details H Country most needed… And all of this was conducted in a foreign language. She had never felt so intensely focused…