"So, when does it start? I can't wait any longer."
"It seems they're waiting for these experts to research it, but I see people from Eagle Country nearby. Am I seeing things?"
"Could something be happening?"
"We'll know soon enough. Something's probably up."
...
Netizens began speculating.
It wasn't until the afternoon that everyone boarded the ship.
Zhou Lin, the metaphysics professor, and Guo Liang were sitting on the deck, gazing at the boundless sea.
The sea breeze blew comfortably on their faces, giving them a feeling of bathing in the spring wind.
Zhou Lin hadn't enjoyed sunbathing in a long time; this feeling was truly wonderful.
"Brother Zhou Lin, we haven't had a chance to talk since we met. Now that we can finally sit down and chat, I've been following your exploits abroad closely. It's great that our Great Xia has someone like you."
Guo Liang said to Zhou Lin with a smile.
Zhou Lin exchanged a few pleasantries, then saw Guo Liang glance at Summer, before looking back at Zhou Lin.
"The Dean has already told you about the situation. I hope you can find those people first, so we can maintain the initiative."
After Guo Liang finished speaking, he saw Summer approaching and swallowed the rest of his words.
Zhou Lin's ears twitched as he heard footsteps approaching, and he closed his eyes.
He didn't want to deal with Summer.
Evening.
The ship drifted slowly on the sea. The sky was as dark as ink, causing unease in those who saw it.
"Hurry up and get things ready. Quickly."
"A big storm is coming soon. We need to be careful."
Zhou Lin, who was standing nearby enjoying the sea breeze, overheard these conversations and looked over with curiosity.
"Hurry up! The people of Great Xia are so slow. They're nowhere near as good as Eagle Country. We've already checked. The clouds and air currents at sea have formed, and a big storm will arrive soon."
"If you don't want to die, hurry up."
A person from Eagle Country was loudly berating the crew members nearby.
These words made the crew members very unhappy, but given the seriousness of the situation, they didn't have the energy to argue with them.
However, the netizens in the live broadcast were not having it.
"What is Eagle Country implying? They're talking about the people of Great Xia, who do they think they are?"
"Exactly! Do they think they're some kind of big shots? What is this? It's ridiculous."
"Our Eagle Country's detection technology is the best. What are you people? Don't you know that?"
"When it comes to marine detection technology, if we're not first, who dares to be second?"
"Oh, please. So what if you're so great? Without your Eagle Country, would our Great Xia have no weather forecasts? Would we all just wait to be blown away by the wind?"
"Isn't that right? You really think you're something, don't you?"
The netizens began to lash out.
These conversations were just what Zhou Lin saw.
The metaphysics professor and Guo Liang stood beside Zhou Lin, displeased with the earlier conversation.
"These guys are so detestable, always acting so superior."
Guo Liang couldn't stand these people's behavior.
"It's just been detected that a big storm will appear soon. The air pressure here is indeed a bit low."
Although the metaphysics professor was displeased, he didn't say anything excessive.
"Low pressure? And a storm? Who said there would be a storm? If I say there isn't, then there isn't."
Zhou Lin sneered, as if mocking Eagle Country.
Several staff members from Eagle Country, upon hearing Zhou Lin's words, froze. A look of arrogance appeared in their eyes.
Their gazes were as dismissive as could be.
"Professor Zhou Lin, right? We know you're very capable, but this isn't as simple as you think. It requires technology."
"Yes, even if you're very capable, you should trust our technology. After all, science is important. Not everything can be solved with superstition."
The staff members spoke one after another.
Summer emerged from the cabin and happened to overhear their conversation.
He stood by, looking confidently at Zhou Lin, wanting to see what Zhou Lin would do next.
"How about a bet? Right here in front of everyone, let's make a bet. I say tonight will be peaceful and uneventful. Do you dare?"
Zhou Lin said with a cold smile.
"What if something happens? We are the best technicians from Eagle Country. What we say is true."
The technicians from Eagle Country said with great certainty.
"Fifty million Eagle currency. If you win, I'll give you fifty million. If you lose, you give me fifty million. Also, if you lose, you have to shout 'I'm sorry' three times and jump into the sea. How about it? Do you dare?"
Zhou Lin said with great confidence.
The metaphysics professor and Guo Liang beside him were surprised to hear Zhou Lin willing to make such a big bet.
He was really putting his money where his mouth was.
Fifty million Eagle currency, he was truly willing to part with it.
"Okay, we accept. We'll stay up all night watching."
"That's right, I have great faith in our Eagle Country's technology."
The staff members looked at Zhou Lin with great confidence.
Zhou Lin then looked at the equipment beside him.
"Ladies and gentlemen watching, please be witnesses."
Zhou Lin said with a smile, looking at the live broadcast.
"Don't worry, we're all witnesses. We won't let them say anything bad."
"Exactly! These guys are all shameless. We need to be careful they don't go back on their word, since their country is a shameless country."
"Who are you calling names? The outcome isn't decided yet. What are you so proud of? Where does this confidence come from? Are people from your Great Xia always this confident?"
"We in Eagle Country are not such shameless people. Don't make baseless accusations. It's your turn, don't go back on your word later."
"Haha, I'll just watch how you guys pay up."
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At this moment, in the Dean's conference room.
The Dean, along with other professors and experts, were watching Zhou Lin. Seeing his confidence, they felt a bit uneasy.
"So, is Professor Zhou Lin really that amazing? Can he actually predict this?"
Professor Hu found the matter very mysterious.
"Predict? I don't know if it's prediction, but from Zhou Lin's demeanor, it seems like he knows there won't be a storm."
Professor Wen watched the big screen. Zhou Lin seemed to be about to do something, but they didn't know what would happen.
"Do you think Zhou Lin might resolve this storm? Or make it disappear?"
The Dean looked at the situation and suddenly had a bold idea.