JFWCM Chapter 33

Quantum Strawberry

Quantum Strawberry

The professor helplessly rubbed his forehead, looking at these two “problematic” students. In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to severely reprimand them. After all, in this campus full of technology and innovation, such unique vitality added a bit of color to the monotonous academic life. “This time, I’ll let it go, but don’t do it again,” the professor waved his hand, signaling the two to return to their seats. “However, if this so-called ‘virus defense system’ can really be effective, it wouldn’t be a bad thing as an interesting research project.”

Yi Shang carried Jiang Wan’yuan back to their seats and gently put her down. Jiang Wan’yuan stuck out her tongue at Yi Shang, smiled mischievously, and then sat up straight, pretending to listen attentively. However, her mind was clearly still immersed in the excitement just now. She would occasionally steal a glance at Yi Shang and then look at the mechanical butterfly with the words “Shang Wan” written on its wings, perched by the window.

After finally enduring until break time, the classmates immediately surrounded them, asking about the strange butterfly and the so-called “virus defense system.” Jiang Wan’yuan suddenly became excited, gesticulating wildly as she described to everyone the wonderful experiences she and Yi Shang had in the quantum botanical garden with the mechanical butterfly, occasionally adding some exaggerated details, which drew bursts of laughter from her classmates. Yi Shang quietly watched from the side, a faint smile on her lips, her eyes full of indulgence towards Jiang Wan’yuan.

Just then, Yi Shang’s mechanical wristwatch vibrated again, this time displaying an urgent communication from the Interstellar Academy of Sciences. She frowned slightly, looked at the information, and then said softly to Jiang Wan’yuan, “There’s some urgent business at the academy, I have to go. Be good and don’t cause any more trouble.” Jiang Wan’yuan nodded somewhat disappointedly, “Okay, then come back soon.”

Yi Shang hurriedly left the classroom, leaving Jiang Wan’yuan to continue sharing her story with her classmates. But without Yi Shang by her side, she always felt like something was missing, and her initially high spirits gradually faded. Seeing this, the classmates also returned to their seats one after another, preparing for the next lesson.

Jiang Wan’yuan lay listlessly on her desk, watching the quantum cherry blossoms fluttering outside the window, her thoughts drifting to Yi Shang. She wondered what Yi Shang might encounter at the Academy of Sciences, and whether it would be very difficult. Suddenly, an idea struck her. Since Yi Shang wasn’t here, she could use this time to do some preliminary preparations for their “Strawberry Resonance Wave Device” project.

So, Jiang Wan’yuan quietly slipped out of the classroom, avoiding the sight of the teacher and the patrolling robots, and ran towards the quantum laboratory. The laboratory was filled with various complex instruments and energy crystals emitting faint light. She familiarly went to her usual experiment table and began searching for data and drawing sketches. Her eyes were focused and determined, sometimes biting the end of her pen to think, and sometimes quickly recording inspirations on paper.

However, she didn’t notice that in the corner of the laboratory, a hidden surveillance camera was flashing a faint red light. As she moved, an encrypted message was sent out, its destination being the secret base of the interstellar pirates. It turned out that recently, the interstellar pirates had been coveting the research results of the school’s quantum laboratory. They had long arranged informants and surveillance equipment in every corner of the campus. Jiang Wan’yuan’s unauthorized intrusion into the laboratory this time was just captured by them, and a crisis was quietly descending.

When Yi Shang finished dealing with the urgent matters at the Academy of Sciences and rushed back to school, the campus was already filled with a tense atmosphere. The alarm suddenly sounded, and red warning lights flashed between the various teaching buildings. Yi Shang’s heart tightened, and she immediately realized that something was wrong. She activated the tracking function of her mechanical pupils and rushed towards the quantum laboratory, the last place where Jiang Wan’yuan had appeared.

At the same time, Jiang Wan’yuan was still immersed in her research, completely unaware of the approaching danger. Until the laboratory door was suddenly kicked open, and a group of interstellar pirates in black energy armor, armed with laser weapons, rushed in. Jiang Wan’yuan looked up in horror, meeting the pirates’ fierce eyes, and a chill ran down her spine.

“Hand over your research results!” the pirate leader waved the weapon in his hand and said fiercely. Jiang Wan’yuan subconsciously protected the sketches she had drawn behind her and responded loudly, “There’s nothing you want here, you should leave immediately!” The pirates laughed loudly, and the leader stepped forward, grabbing Jiang Wan’yuan’s collar, “Little girl, don’t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!”

At this critical moment, a silver stream of liquid metal shot out from the door like lightning, instantly entangling the pirate leader’s arm. Yi Shang’s figure appeared at the door like a ghost, her eyes cold, and a powerful aura emanating from her body: “Let her go!” Seeing this, the other pirates raised their weapons and aimed them at Yi Shang. Yi Shang curled her lips into a sneer, her mechanical arm quickly unfolded, and the β-star fluid surged around her, forming a solid defensive shield.

A fierce battle broke out in the quantum laboratory. Laser beams crisscrossed in the laboratory, and the sound of metal collisions and energy explosions was deafening. Yi Shang was fighting the pirates with her powerful combat abilities. While dodging the enemy’s attacks, she was looking for opportunities to rescue Jiang Wan’yuan. And Jiang Wan’yuan didn’t sit idly by either. Taking advantage of the chaos, she picked up an energy crystal from the ground and, using her familiarity with the laboratory instruments, activated an emergency defense device. A blue energy barrier instantly rose, trapping some of the pirates inside.

Yi Shang seized the opportunity, concentrated the energy of the β-star fluid, and launched a powerful attack, repelling the remaining pirates. Seeing that the situation was not good, the pirate leader broke free from the liquid metal restraints and tried to escape. How could Yi Shang let him succeed? She instantly chased after him and locked the other party’s throat with her mechanical arm: “You pirates dare to act recklessly in the school!” The pirate leader struggled and said fiercely, “Don’t be complacent, this is just the beginning! We will be back!”

At this moment, the school’s security forces arrived and subdued all the remaining pirates. Yi Shang let go, watching the pirates being escorted away, but the worry in her heart hadn’t completely dissipated. She turned to Jiang Wan’yuan and hugged her tightly: “Are you okay? It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have left you alone.” Jiang Wan’yuan leaned in Yi Shang’s arms, tears welling up in her eyes, “I’m fine, I’m not afraid anymore now that you’re here.”

After this incident, the school strengthened its security measures and also commended Jiang Wan’yuan and Yi Shang for their brave actions. And after this life-and-death test, the relationship between the two became even stronger. They were even more determined to complete the “Strawberry Resonance Wave Device” project, because they knew that only by becoming stronger could they protect each other and everything they cherished.

In the days that followed, Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan worked even harder on their research. They fought day and night in the laboratory, constantly debugging data and improving designs. Whenever they encountered difficulties, Jiang Wan’yuan always encouraged Yi Shang with her optimistic and cheerful attitude, while Yi Shang, with her calmness and wisdom, led them through the difficulties time and time again.

Finally, on a starry night, as the quantum moonlight shone on the laboratory console, their “Strawberry Resonance Wave Device” was successfully activated. A brilliant pink and blue light bloomed from the device, like a dreamy nebula swirling in the laboratory. Jiang Wan’yuan excitedly hugged Yi Shang, tears of excitement sparkling in their eyes. At this moment, all the hard work and dedication had paid off, and their story would continue to be written in this universe full of infinite possibilities…

The pink and blue light was dreamlike and illusionary, not only illuminating the entire laboratory, but also seemed to penetrate the quantum space, adding a unique touch to the grand canvas of the universe. Jiang Wan’yuan hugged Yi Shang tightly, her voice trembling slightly with excitement: “Yi Shang, we did it! We really did it!” Yi Shang hugged her back, tears glistening in her eyes, but a gratified smile on her lips: “Yes, all the hardships along the way were worth it.”

Outside the laboratory, the teachers and students who heard the commotion came one after another. Seeing the strange and wonderful light, they couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement. The professor squeezed through the crowd and walked into the laboratory, his eyes full of approval: “You two little guys, you’ve really accomplished something amazing! This ‘Strawberry Resonance Wave Device’ may open a new chapter in quantum research.”

As the news spread, the Interstellar Academy of Sciences also learned of this achievement and invited Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan to present and explain it. In the magnificent hall of the Academy of Sciences, top scientists from various galaxies gathered together, their eyes focused on these two young researchers. Jiang Wan’yuan stood in front of the display platform, nervous and excited. Yi Shang gently held her hand, giving her strength. Jiang Wan’yuan took a deep breath and began to vividly explain the principle and development process of the device, while Yi Shang supplemented it with some professional and accurate data. The scientists below nodded and pondered from time to time, and communicated in low voices, giving high praise to their achievements.

However, amidst the praise, there was also a hint of unease hidden. There were rumors that the interstellar pirates had not given up, and they were gathering their strength in the dark, attempting to seize this scientific research achievement with huge potential. Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan were not afraid after learning about this, but instead became more determined to protect their achievements.

Back on campus, they took the initiative to participate in the upgrading of the school’s security system, incorporating some of the technology of the “Strawberry Resonance Wave Device” into it to enhance the campus’s defense capabilities. At the same time, they didn’t stop their research, trying to further explore the potential of the device and develop more practical functions.

One afternoon, the sunlight lazily shone in the school’s quantum garden. Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan sat on a bench, enjoying a moment of peace. Jiang Wan’yuan picked a quantum rose, gently smelling its starlight-scented fragrance, and suddenly said, “Yi Shang, what do you think it would be like if one day, we could pilot a spaceship equipped with the ‘Strawberry Resonance Wave Device,’ travel through the universe, and explore those unknown galaxies? What kind of beautiful scenery would we see?” Yi Shang smiled, her eyes looking at the stars in the distance: “There will definitely be countless amazing sights, and no matter what we encounter, we can face it together.”

As soon as she finished speaking, their mechanical wristwatches rang at the same time, it was an alarm from the school’s security system. The two looked at each other, immediately got up, and ran towards the source of the alarm. This time, they were ready to face any challenge with stronger power and belief, because they knew that in this vast universe, protecting each other and their dreams was a never-ending journey. And that “Strawberry Resonance Wave Device” will be like their lighthouse in the universe, illuminating the way forward and writing their magnificent chapter.