Nan Yingjian, who has been in the mysterious jump space for a week, has basically figured out the situation of the school where he is now.
First of all, this is not a nine-year compulsory school in the usual sense. This should have been clear even without in-depth investigation.
So what is so special about it?
In order to find the answer, Nan Yingjian collected many important clues.
And all these clues point to the same goal, "Project Flint."
"Project Firestone" was a keyword that Nan Yingjian heard on the first day she came here. Obviously everyone here should know about "Project Firestone", including the aunt who cooks in the cafeteria.
But the problem is that although Nan Yingjian heard them talking about the "Flint Project" in many places, he still could not determine the specific skeleton of the "Flint Project".
We can only learn from Lingxing's casual remarks that this project was initiated by China and is still in the early stages of project establishment. It seems that it is not yet mature.
At the same time, Nan Yingjian also noticed that this plan did not point to a specific point in time, or in other words, it did not specify a nearby time range, which is why a large number of "junior high school students" gathered here.
They are as immature as buds waiting to bloom. At this time, they are receiving the nourishment of knowledge in this school, looking forward to the moment when they bloom gorgeously.
In addition to the above two relatively clear points, Nan Yingjian also learned about a "sliced universe" concept that may be related to the "Flint Project" in the conversation between Wu Ziyao and Guan Chuyan.
This concept is completely confusing at first glance, especially for a simple soldier like Nan Yingjian.
It would be much easier if Manny was here now...
It's a pity that Nan Yingjian is the only one here now.
However, although Nan Yingjian could not understand, it did not mean that she did not have a keen sense of smell.
Especially since "Ziyao" and "Chu Yan" were mentioned in the previous conversation outside the door, it is strange that Nan Yingjian is not interested in these two people.
So she recorded every move of these two people.
Including this conversation between them.
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The conversation took place at noon on the third day after Nan Yingjian entered the jump space.
After lunch there is a three-hour lunch break.
Other students were taking advantage of this time to have a good rest, but Wu Ziyao and Guan Chuyan had a tacit understanding to meet in the library after dinner.
There are millions of books stacked in this tower-like library located in the center of the school. Students usually need a lot of physical strength to borrow books here... because they have to identify and then move around according to the catalogue.
Go up the stairs inside the library to find the books you need.
Nan Yingjian found this very strange... After all, this is not the Middle Ages. There are electronic smart devices everywhere on campus. Why is this place so ancient?
Nanying Jian was puzzled and could only explain this setting as the school's intention to provide students with training opportunities.
But the fact is... During this week, Nan Yingjian has never seen students other than Wu Ziyao and Guan Chuyan enter here... It's as if this library is specially prepared for them.
What's even more strange is that Wu Ziyao and Guan Chuyan never have any purpose when reading here. They usually come here one after another, and then wait for the one who comes later in a tacit understanding, and follow them like a young couple on their first date.
We also walked up the stairs of the library, talking about things along the way, and then sat down at a certain time, took out a book from beside us, and the two of us started reading.
Nan Yingjian remembered that the first time they saw it was called "The Forgotten Southland", which seemed to be a science fiction novel.
They were so engrossed in watching it that they did not put it down even after the afternoon class started, until the person in charge of the library found them.
The next day, they came to the library again, and found the unseen "The Forgotten Southland" with ease, and then the two of them sat down.
But this time, they didn't just read books, they also mentioned "First Position" and "Sliced Universe".
The following is a transcript of their conversation at the time...
"I heard that Brother Haowen has also joined the first position?" Yu Ziyao said.
Guan Chuyan was a little surprised: "Really? Didn't he hate Mr.'s books before? Why did he join so suddenly now?"
"I don't know, maybe Brother Haowen has read Mr.'s book, so... he has a great enlightenment."
Guan Chuyan shook her head in disapproval: "That won't mean joining the first position directly..."
"Oh? Do you also have ideas about the first position?"
"A little bit, but that's not important. Sir's decision must be beyond my cognitive scope. I don't think I have any qualifications to have an idea about the concept of the first position."
Wu Ziyao raised an eyebrow: "But Mr. also warned us that complete submission to authority is the saddest thing. We should be full of doubts about the world. This is a contradictory state, and we cannot ignore either side."
"I know, but... the first position is really special, isn't it?"
"That's true...I thought the first position would be as relatively private and enjoyable as here, but it seems I was wrong. Sir is telling us with facts that all of this should have two sides."
"Hmm...then what do you think about the 'Sliced Universe'?" Guan Chuyan asked.
The topic changed suddenly, and Wu Ziyao thought for a while before replying: "I don't think this can be done."
"You think so too?" Guan Chuyan closed the book. It seemed that she had lost interest in the second half of the book... as if she had learned that all the weird things came from disorder.
"I thought I was the only one who thought so..." Wu Ziyao showed a melancholy expression that should not belong to his age. If he were given a cigarette now, he would definitely be a middle-aged uncle who has been through many hardships.
"I think it's just that, but we all know... our existence... is to make the impossible possible!"
"This sounds a bit slogan-y..." Wu Ziyao doesn't think that real problems can be solved by relying on will alone. He is more rational.
"But the concept is clear, isn't it? It's like a battle that they know is bound to be lost. Although those soldiers don't know what jump space is and what timing is, they know that they can't retreat! Even if they die in battle, there is still hope in this battle.
Meaning." Guan Chuyan is much more emotional.
Wu Ziyao shook his head and said calmly: "After the prelude of the 'Firestone Project' is completed, we still have about a hundred to two hundred years of buffer time... But the problem is that science is not an ant's nest, it needs a little spirituality
Something! Just a little bit is enough! But without this little bit, it’s totally useless.”
"Spirituality? This is not the first time you have mentioned this word."
"Yeah...I guess I'll just mention it more in the future."
"Accumulation is also important."
"Yes... we have to take one step at a time, and leave the rest to..." Wu Ziyao's reality has gradually turned into one of unconfidence.
Guan Chuyan said: "If...you don't believe in yourself...then...you can believe in sir and worship him as if he were a god!"
"Belief?"
"Not just faith! There should be some worship mixed with awe."
Wu Ziyao was silent for a moment and then said: "The topic seems to have gone too far."
"No, I think these conversations between us are very necessary... face the problem honestly, face the heart honestly, there is no need to take into account the things about face, we must brainstorm."
"Brainstorming...this is a good idea..."
"What did you think of?"
Wu Ziyao was a little hesitant. He took the book "The Forgotten Southern Territory" from Guan Chuyan's hand. This time Nan Yingjian saw clearly that this book... should be the first "Annihilation" in the entire series.
Yes, "annihilation".
"How we view the ending of this story is very important to us." Yu Ziyao said seriously.
Guan Chuyan did not read it carefully, she frowned and said: "Which aspect are you referring to?"
"I mean...our attitude toward beings other than ourselves."
"Besides us?"
"Whether it's lower or higher, these things are all important. We can't just be immersed in the self-satisfaction of our own sanctity."
"What you said... is very dangerous to say in this era."
"Well... I know, fighting humanism... leaving the things of the times to the times... This is our consistent style... But the problem is, we don't seem to have that many eras to look forward to."
"Isn't this a bit pessimistic?" Guan Chuyan didn't agree with Yu Ziyao's negative view.
"Pessimism...yes...pessimism has the advantage of being pessimistic...just like when we no longer expect to meet a person again, her reappearance can always bring a little surprise."
"This...I don't know how to answer your question."
"Then let's put it this way, I think it is necessary to break some existing human ethics standards!"
Guan Chuyan frowned: "For example?"
"For example...our attitude towards artificial intelligence."
“Attitudes towards artificial intelligence?”
"Yes, the long-standing view that humans must win, or that artificial intelligence must move closer to humans and be constrained by human moral systems... These concepts must be broken!"
"Uh..." Guan Chuyan seemed to understand what Yu Ziyao was going to say.
"We have to admit that artificial intelligence can help you and I both be excellent, but cannot create me like the Creator. It seems that there is too much necessity mixed with chance! In this way, we will not be able to break this cycle."
"What you're saying is... we need to restart 'Jesse' and recognize its legal existence."
Wu Ziyao shook his head: "No, no, no, just restarting 'Jesse' is enough, and leave the rest to it."
"Leave it to itself?" Guan Chuyan was a little unaccustomed to Wu Ziyao's shocking words...
"Yes, the problems of the times are left to the times to solve. The identity of 'Jesse' is left to 'Jesse' to recognize by himself. We should not interfere!"