Chapter 160: What Technology?

Although Zhao Min believed the company did not need to develop chips for now, she would not oppose whatever Chen Mo needed.

Her annual dividends were so large that many people envied her.

Chen Mo hired her with such a high salary not to question his decisions, but to carry out his orders.

Now Chen Mo needed a lithography machine. Her task was to obtain the lithography machine. As for what he was developing, she would find out when Chen Mo deemed the time was right, just like a robot.

After confirming Chen Mo’s request, Zhao Min left to find a lithography machine for him.

Chen Mo also returned to his office.

If it were just ordinary chip development, he would not need a lithography machine. He would only need to design the chip layout, simulate it, send the layout to a foundry, and then obtain samples for technical verification.

But he was not developing ordinary chips now; he was developing a superconducting chip. The materials were different, and it was highly confidential, so he had to conduct the experiments himself.

Therefore, to design and manufacture a superconducting chip, a lithography machine was essential. Not only that, but a packaging machine was also necessary.

Before the right time came, he would not let anyone know he had already developed a room-temperature superconducting material.

Lying on the sofa, Chen Mo closed his eyes and entered the Science and Technology Library.

The Science and Technology Library was his greatest asset. It contained endless technologies, many of which he could only admire with envy.

At the Technology Apprentice stage, he had eight technological tasks to complete. Now that the room-temperature superconductor was finished, he needed to move on to the next technological research.

If it weren’t for the rule that he had to complete one project to obtain the next technology, he would have taken them all. Preparing for future research in advance could save a lot of time.

But the Science and Technology Library required him to complete one technology before he could access the next.

Every time he entered the Science and Technology Library, he felt like an ant that had wandered into a human library. Standing before shelves over a hundred meters high, he felt humble, insignificant, and lost—a unique sensation.

He had no way of knowing how many books were hidden here.

In the vast universe, Earth was not even a speck of dust, let alone him, a human living on Earth. He felt so small that he was almost insignificant.

Humanity’s understanding of the universe was pitifully limited. Compared to the universe, the emergence of humans was but a fleeting moment.

This world still held countless unknowns, and this Science and Technology Library was the best proof of that.

After reflecting, Chen Mo focused his attention on the open space in the center of the library.

There were eight directions, each with a book. The direction for chemical materials was now blank, while the remaining seven books hovered quietly in mid-air.

Inside the Science and Technology Library, Chen Mo had no idea how many civilizations’ technologies were stored. Elder Shu had once said that there were even technologies for immortality and supernatural abilities like flying and tunneling in the library.

Only with the highest authority could he understand the Science and Technology Library better. So far, he had only taken two steps, and there was still a long way to go before reaching the highest authority.

This was a process of exploration.

After walking around, Chen Mo focused on the seven books.

Applied Physics, Computer Science, Biomedical Science, Mechanical Engineering, Ecological Environment, Military Industry, and Energy. Only after completing these seven books would he qualify for a higher level of authority.

After looking over the seven books, Chen Mo fixed his gaze on Computer Science.

Among the eight major technologies, materials were the easiest to achieve, as long as he had the data and experimental conditions. That was why he had started with materials.

Among the remaining seven books, he was undoubtedly most familiar with Computer Science. Moreover, it did not require extensive equipment preparation.

When he placed his hand on the book, it disappeared at a visible speed, turning into points of light that entered his mind.

A massive amount of information instantly crowded into his brain. Chen Mo staggered, fell to the ground, and gasped for breath. He felt nauseous, as if the world were spinning, and a tightness in his chest made it hard to breathe.

Bleh~

Chen Mo lay on the ground and began to retch. The nausea and fatigue made his stomach churn violently.

The amount of information this time was much larger than last time.

When he had received the information on the room-temperature superconducting material, he had only felt dizzy and weak, but he had recovered after a while.

This time, the amount of information was so vast that his brain could not adapt immediately. He felt as if his head were about to explode, overwhelmed by intense nausea and fatigue. Now, even the library shelves appeared to be spinning and upside down, more terrifying than motion sickness, and his chest felt unbearably tight.

“Chen Mo, Chen Mo.”

After what felt like an eternity, an anxious voice called out. It was Xiaoyu’s voice.

Suppressing the intense nausea, Chen Mo stumbled toward the door of the Science and Technology Library, his eyes vacant, like a drunk man.

As soon as he stepped out of the Science and Technology Library, Chen Mo on the sofa opened his eyes. The nausea and dizziness persisted. As soon as he woke up, Chen Mo turned over and leaned over the edge of the sofa to vomit.

“Don’t scare me.”

Xiaoyu sat on the sofa, patting Chen Mo’s back, her voice trembling with tears. After vomiting for a while, the nausea subsided slightly, and Chen Mo lay back on the sofa.

“Drink some water.”

Seeing that Chen Mo had recovered a little, Xiaoyu hurriedly poured a glass of water and carefully brought it to his lips.

After taking a few sips of water, Chen Mo finally relaxed completely and began to take in his surroundings. Xiaoyu’s eyes were red, and traces of tears still marked her face.

Seeing Xiaoyu like this, Chen Mo felt a warmth in his heart.

“What happened? Weren’t you fine just now?”

“It’s nothing.”

Chen Mo forced a weak smile. His head still felt a bit dizzy, and his whole body was weak.

The sensation of that massive amount of information flooding into his mind had nearly knocked him out. Even though his body had been enhanced, he still felt this level of weakness.

“You’re still smiling? You vomited so much, and your face is pale. How can you say it’s nothing? Where do you feel unwell?” Xiaoyu sat beside Chen Mo, her gaze gentle, as if she wanted to give him a full check-up immediately.

“Really, it’s nothing. I just suddenly felt unwell,” Chen Mo said.

“No, I’m taking you to the hospital for a check-up.”

Xiaoyu took out her phone and was about to make a call when Chen Mo took it from her.

“Really, it’s nothing. Trust me.”

“How can I trust you when you’re like this? I won’t feel at ease unless you go to the hospital for a check-up.” Xiaoyu gently stroked Chen Mo’s chest and said softly, “Let’s go to the hospital for a check-up, okay?”

Seeing the tear stains on Xiaoyu’s face, Chen Mo’s heart softened. He gently hugged her. “Okay, I’ll go with you. But I’m very tired now. Can I sleep for a while first?”

His mind was exhausted, his head felt heavy, and the ceiling seemed to be spinning. All he wanted was to sleep.

“Alright, we’ll go to the hospital after work. I’ll make an appointment with a doctor first.”

Xiaoyu picked up her phone and dialed a number. By the time she hung up, Chen Mo had already fallen asleep with his head resting on her lap.

Carefully moving Chen Mo’s head aside, Xiaoyu took the broom from the robot’s hand.

“Thank you, Ink Girl.”

It was Ink Girl who had called her to come upstairs, otherwise she would not have known about Chen Mo’s condition.

“You’re welcome, Sister Xiaoyu.” After speaking, the robot returned to the laboratory, leaving the space to Xiaoyu and Chen Mo.

After cleaning the floor, Xiaoyu sat back on the sofa and quietly watched Chen Mo.

It was not until evening that Chen Mo opened his eyes. All the fatigue had vanished, and aside from feeling a bit hungry, there were no other unusual symptoms.

The sheer volume of information this time left him with lingering fear. He had not exercised much recently, so it seemed he needed to start working out to improve his physical fitness. Otherwise, if he received an even larger amount of information next time, his body might not be able to handle it.

Xiaoyu was still asleep on the sofa. Chen Mo did not disturb her and began to check what technology had nearly made him pass out this time.