I Play Dungeons in the Police Station

Chapter 488 - 288: Upgrade Plan

"The plane tickets have been purchased for you. You can go directly to the airport and pick up your ticket with your ID card. The pickup and hotel arrangements have also been made."

Li Xiang finally experienced what it’s like to travel like a cadre, with everything arranged for him. It really felt good.

However, thinking about his interrupted vacation, having only taken one day off, the feeling wasn’t so great.

The next day, the special car arranged by Director Li arrived.

To Li Xiang’s surprise, Director Li was also in the car: "What are you looking at? Get in, I came to see you off."

"Oh, I feel embarrassed, taking up your time, leader."

Li Xiang giggled as he opened the car door and got in.

"This time, you’re going to the Capital City. Everything is arranged there, but you should still mind your behavior. Don’t let anyone catch anything to criticize you with. People can be malicious, especially now that your Artificial Intelligence system is so popular. You must also prevent others from stealing your latest results. In short, be cautious."

Throughout the journey, Li Zhongqing gave him advice like an elder: "Those in academia are craftier than those of us who do practical work. Don’t open up to everyone."

"Hmm, got it, I’ll be careful."

At the airport, Li Xiang thanked Director Li and walked into the departure hall.

In an hour, he would be taking off for the Capital City.

This was his first time going to his own country’s capital.

On the runway, a massive plane soared into the sky, flying from south to north to the Capital City International Airport.

Two hours later, as the plane turned over the northern mountains, perhaps deliberately chosen by the staff, Li Xiang was seated at a starboard window.

Looking out the window, he could see the majestic Great Wall winding over the lands, living up to its reputation as a spectacular historical site.

Seeing the Great Wall meant the plane was about to land. Soon, he felt the airplane descending, with a straight runway directly below.

The plane landed smoothly. Li Xiang, carrying a backpack, walked out of the airport.

At the exit, a young man in a suit and tie stood straight, indicating he likely had military experience, holding a sign that read: Welcome, Mr. Li Xiang.

Li Xiang approached him: "Hello, I’m Li Xiang."

The young man beamed upon seeing Li Xiang. "Hello, Mr. Li, I’m Xu Xinghao. For the next few days, I’ll be in charge of your travel and living arrangements. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Here’s my number."

With that, Xu Xinghao took out his phone, intending to add Li Xiang as a contact.

"No rush, it’s so cold in the Capital City. Aren’t you cold wearing so little? Let’s get in the car first."

"It’s okay inside the airport, not too cold. I’m wearing thermal underwear."

Though he said that, it was indeed very cold in the north.

"Let’s get in the car first."

"Okay."

Xu Xinghao tried to take Li Xiang’s backpack, but he refused.

The two headed to the parking lot, where Xu Xinghao went to retrieve the car. Soon, a high-end domestic business car pulled up.

"Mr. Li, please get in."

After Li Xiang got in the car, they exchanged contact information. Then, Xu Xinghao drove him to the Four Seasons Hotel.

"Mr. Li, may I have your ID to help you check in?"

Li Xiang handed over his ID, glancing around at the global luxury chain hotel.

Based on traditional domestic architectural styles, the hotel’s grand entrance and expansive facade evoked images of the majestic Forbidden City.

Inside, the lobby housed intricately carved beams and painted rafters, with auspicious dragon motifs in the carpet and regal golden ceilings, reflecting the guests’ status and wealth.

Traditional aesthetics and modern style converged and harmonized in the Four Seasons Hotel, creating a simple yet elegant atmosphere.

This was Li Xiang’s first time staying in such a luxurious hotel, and he felt quite critical about it.

Too extravagant, just for a place to sleep. Adding so many fancy things.

A place so opulent that ordinary people might never set foot in it in their lifetime.

"Mr. Li, your room is ready, a business suite on the 24th floor. Here is your room card. The hotel has a Chinese restaurant, a classic Italian restaurant, and a tea garden. There’s also a gym and swimming pool for you to enjoy. I’ll pick you up tomorrow at nine in the morning."

Li Xiang nodded, indicating he understood.

He took the room card and went up by elevator.

The hotel’s elevator was fast, reaching the 24th floor in seconds.

Swiping the card to open the door, Li Xiang tossed his bag and lay on the bed.

The blanket was genuinely soft, with a subtle fragrance.

It had excellent wrapping quality.

After lying there for a while, Li Xiang stood up and admired the view through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

Towering buildings and bustling streets painted a picture of a bustling, modern city.

"The reception standards are quite high this time!"

Li Xiang did not expect that his trip to the Capital City would include food, accommodation, and transportation, all covered, and staying in a five-star hotel.

Such hospitality must have a purpose.

Adopting an attitude of making the best of the situation, Li Xiang explored the hotel, tried the gym and pool, ate when hungry, and slept when full. After all, he felt one must indulge to criticize genuinely.

At nine the next day, Li Xiang was ready and came downstairs, where Xu Xinghao was already waiting at the hotel entrance with the car.

"Good morning, Mr. Li. Did you rest well last night?"

"Yes, very well. Where are we headed now?"

"We’re heading to the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Research Center. Academician Ma and others are waiting there."

Li Xiang nodded.

At nine in the Capital City, the traffic wasn’t too congested. About half an hour later, they arrived at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Research Center.

As Li Xiang got out of the car, he saw Academician Ma and others waiting at the entrance.

"Mr. Li is here."

Li Xiang had not yet earned an academician title or a professorship, so everyone addressed him as Mr.

"I knew Mr. Li was young, but seeing you in person, you’re even younger than I imagined. Truly impressive!"

At the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the youngest academicians were in their forties, with many in their sixties and seventies.

Seeing Li Xiang, they were shocked by his age.

To them, someone capable of developing a powerful Artificial Intelligence like "Xiaomu" would surely have rich experience in the field and couldn’t be too young.

But as Academician Ma explained, Li Xiang was a genius young man. Although prepared, they were still surprised by his youthful appearance.

Such a young man, working alone, developed an AI system.

It was practically a miracle.

"Hello, everyone. Please, just call me Li Xiang. I came here to learn from all of you."

Whatever flattery resists, compliments never fail.

Li Xiang was strong, yet modest, which all the scholars appreciated. Their looks towards Li Xiang gradually showed more willingness to mentor him.

"No need to be humble, let’s go inside and talk; it’s cold out here."

Following behind Academician Ma, Li Xiang walked in the center, while the other academicians instinctively followed, heading towards the supercomputing research control center.

"Mr. Li Xiang..."

"You can call me Xiao Li, Academician Ma."

"Alright then, I’ll take advantage of my age and call you Xiao Li, haha."

Academician Ma dared not be presumptuous, merely leaning on his decades of experience to address him as Xiao Li.

"Your Artificial Intelligence has greatly inspired us. Currently, the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan includes a crucial element: the E-level supercomputer. This technology is still dominated by foreign countries, and our own R&D faces significant bottlenecks, especially in supercomputer control systems. Now with your Artificial Intelligence, we aim to overtake and directly install an AI operating system in the E-level supercomputer."