I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2152: 1379: The Oath-Taker

“Park the car wherever you can, and just let me out there.”

But Cao Jinse paid no attention to his words, pressing onward northward once they departed from Babao Mountain Cemetery.

“What’s our destination?”

Jiang Chen inquired with evident curiosity.

“Aren’t you interested in checking out the fruits of your investments?”

Cao Jinse kept her gaze fixed firmly on the road ahead.

“Huh?”

This wasn’t mere bragging; the truth was, Boss Jiang’s array of investments spanned so vast a scope that he truly had no clue which project she meant.

Cao Jinse offered no more explanation and simply floored the accelerator.

By about eleven o’clock in the morning, their vehicle pulled into a specific park located in the northern suburbs, encircled by towering three-meter walls that sealed it off from the outer world, complete with sentries posted at the gates.

Soon, Jiang Chen spotted a massive structure rising more than a hundred meters tall, featuring a dual-layer curtain wall that shifted hues as the car advanced.

Jiang Chen’s mind instantly flashed to those innovative color-shifting smart glasses, the kind that tweak their see-through levels according to the sun’s brightness—something you rarely encounter in standard buildings.

“Any idea what this place is?”

Cao Jinse brought the vehicle to a halt.

His eyes caught the array of antennas crowning the roof, built for capturing satellite signals, and a knowing smile spread across Jiang Chen’s face as understanding dawned.

“Truly, every cent counts.”

Absolutely.

This spot was the cutting-edge research hub where Boss Jiang had poured massive funds into a joint venture with the nation.

—Yet it was merely one piece in his sprawling puzzle.

In this collaboration, Boss Jiang’s involvement boiled down to nothing but funding; he shelled out the cash without fretting over details, making this his inaugural visit as the key backer.

“Spanning 200 hectares, this park boasts more than a dozen supporting structures, such as the materials prep facility, data crunching hub, and lab for test animals. Underground tunnels and elevated bridges link every building, crafting a seamless ecosystem for research. At its heart lies a man-made lake, with water processed in unique ways to tweak the surrounding weather and chill the laboratories. Your funds have been put to stellar use, with not a single yuan wasted.”

“Remarkable.”

Jiang Chen gave a nod, a surge of emotion stirring within him.

Cao Jinse swung open her door and stepped out.

Jiang Chen trailed after her, scanning the area with keen interest. “Make sure security’s ironclad—keep an eye out for spies from abroad.”

“That wall we passed through? It’s rigged with a top-tier smart setup, packed with infrared scanners and movement trackers. Cameras in ultra-high def pop up every fifty meters, offering full 360-degree coverage with zero blind spots. Nothing, not even a gnat, slips by undetected.”

Cao Jinse hesitated for a beat.

“Well, except maybe neutrinos.”

Curiosity piqued, Jiang Chen probed, “How come you’re so clued in on all this?”

“A good chunk of the setups here got built by the Jiuding Group.” Cao Jinse stated it matter-of-factly.

Tsk.

Insider ties sure smooth out the path to success in deals like these.

Jiang Chen found himself at a loss for words briefly, then broke into a chuckle despite himself. “Don’t you owe me a little something back?”

“I didn’t pocket a dime.”

Jiang Chen eyed the priceless expanse of the park. “Right, you didn’t profit—the Jiuding Group sure did.”

With a teasing jab, the wealthy and laid-back Boss Jiang shrugged off any nitpicking. “Alright, let’s head in.”

“How exactly? Every access point demands ID checks.”

“Not even for you?”

Jiang Chen’s surprise was plain.

Cao Jinse shook her head.

“So, what now?”

As though responding directly to Jiang Chen’s query, the primary lab’s entrance—a sleek, spiraling upward design—slid open via sensors, and a figure emerged. Dressed in a standard white coat, sporting a ponytail, with pale skin and an innocent air, she didn’t appear all that youthful.

“Miss Cao.”

She approached, her smile warm and engaging.

“Sorry for the inconvenience, Dr. Lin.”

“It’s no bother whatsoever, Miss Cao.”

“Meet Mr. Jiang.”

“Greetings, Mr. Jiang. I’m Lin Zhuzhen.”

With Cao Jinse’s introduction, Dr. Lin Zhuzhen offered her slim hand to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen grinned, not dwelling on it much right then, simply noting how this lady doctor strayed from the usual bookish image—refreshingly easygoing. He clasped her hand courteously, replying warmly, “Nice to meet you.”

Unexpectedly, Cao Jinse went on, “Dr. Lin leads as the top scientist at the Quantum Frontier Research Institute. She earned her Ph.D. in Quantum Physics from MIT, a Ph.D. in Theoretical Mathematics from Cambridge, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from ETH Zurich. She’s a Nobel Prize contender in Physics, the mind behind the Lin Equation, and the lead on the Deep Space Project.”

Jiang Chen’s grin turned rigid.

Were these credentials for real, or cooked up?

Viewing the woman afresh, Jiang Chen brimmed with admiration.

In any time, brilliance earns reverence, particularly when it transcends simple giftedness.

By contrast, his own rep as a scholarly standout at East Sea University felt downright puny, like a mere speck.

Scholarship hinges on raw aptitude; bluntly put, smarts are set at birth, akin to a game’s starting stats that no amount of grinding or boss fights can boost later.

Diligence merely raises one’s baseline.

Has anyone ever clawed into elite schools like Huaqing or Kyoto solely on sweat?

Least of all folks like her, snapping up Ph.D.s with ease.

Without question, Dr. Lin was a prodigy.

Or put differently, every soul toiling here qualified as one.

“Is Dr. Lin wed?”

Jiang Chen blurted out abruptly, catching all off guard.

“My partner works alongside me.”

Lin Zhuzhen answered steadily, showing no hint of unease.

“Any children?”

Direct.

Way too direct.

Still, Lin Zhuzhen stayed unfazed, curving her lips into a faint smile. “None so far.”

“Genes as prime as Dr. Lin’s ought to produce a bunch of kids, ensuring they carry on— that’d be a huge boon to our country and people.”