Central City University's style perfectly matched Central City itself, boasting a stellar reputation in both advanced technology and arts and culture.
"Aha, Mr. Watt, I almost forgot that Dr. Wells had a student like you."
An elderly white professor with high cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and blond hair—typical Germanic features—stood at the school gate and clasped Qingshui's hands.
"Professor Muller, I haven't forgotten you."
Qingshui smiled faintly, replying.
Yesterday, he had memorized information about some professors whose tenures matched up, like Gerardel Muller, the head of Central City University's physics department, who stood before him now.
"I'm glad you remember me. Perhaps I'm getting old; some things from the past are a bit hazy."
After a brief probe, Professor Muller chuckled.
"It's not your fault, Professor. I started working while studying as an undergraduate at Gotham University. When I came to Central City University, I was also a day student. Aside from occasionally collaborating on projects with my mentor, Dr. Wells, I was always busy with other things."
Qingshui delivered the well-rehearsed explanation.
"So that's how it is. No wonder you're so accomplished at such a young age."
Professor Muller accepted the explanation, laughing heartily with several other teachers nearby.
After welcoming Qingshui into the school and giving him a brief tour of the campus, Muller then led Qingshui to a large classroom, asking him to give a lecture to the students, primarily to encourage them.
Qingshui calmly pulled out a sheet of paper.
He had been prepared.
The content on the paper was the speech Barry Allen had painstakingly crafted last night.
Barry's scientific knowledge was extensive enough, and he had studied at Central City University for seven years, understanding the university thoroughly.
No one was better suited to help him write a speech.
Judging by the professors' reactions, it was clear Barry's speech was very well-written.
Fearing he might give himself away, Qingshui didn't allow for a Q&A session with the students. Instead, he proactively requested to move on to the next scheduled activity.
A tour of the physics department's labs.
As a renowned university in the DC Universe, Central City University naturally had more than one physics lab.
After touring a few of them, Qingshui arrived at his true destination.
"Mr. Watt, I imagine you must miss your time here? This is where Dr. Wells painstakingly perfected his theories and designed the Particle Accelerator. What a shame…"
Gerardel Muller lamented, a look of emotion on his face.
Thawne was a man from the future, possessing scientific knowledge far beyond his contemporary era, and was himself a highly educated intellectual of that time.
So, in Professor Muller's eyes, the Harrison Wells that Thawne impersonated was an absolute genius.
If the Particle Accelerator experiment had succeeded, he would have become a scientific giant, a groundbreaking figure like Newton and Einstein.
Qingshui also put on a melancholic expression, looking around with a nostalgic gaze, as if he had truly worked in this physics lab years ago.
Life is a stage, and it's all about the acting.
It was time to put the espionage skills learned at the Ninja Academy to use!
Cisco subtly nudged Qingshui's arm, gesturing with his eyes in a certain direction.
Against the wall there, a device taller than a person stood.
That was their objective for this trip: the core of the Particle Accelerator, built by Harrison Wells in its early stages.
Qingshui slowly ambled over to the Particle Accelerator's core, touching it with an extremely natural motion.
"When I was here, it wasn't like this yet. Mentor Wells dedicated his entire life to researching this!"
Professor Muller's eyes flickered, and he moved to stand beside Qingshui.
"Indeed, this Particle Resonance RF Emitter is the most crucial part of the Particle Accelerator, and it's what sets Wells's Particle Accelerator apart from others in the conventional sense. To prove his theory, Wells spent nearly ten years, relying solely on the meager funding from the school, to complete this masterpiece. What a pity…"
Professor Muller shook his head.
In his view, the Particle Accelerator's eventual uncontrolled explosion indicated that Wells's theory had flaws or imperfections.
So this thing is called the Particle Resonance RF Emitter.
And Professor Muller's words have a hidden meaning…
Qingshui touched the Particle Resonance RF Emitter, understanding dawning on him.
Since Wells had completed it with school funding, the ownership of the device naturally belonged to the school. It couldn't be inherited by Qingshui as Wells's personal research property.
Unless they paid more.
"I wonder how much it cost Mentor to create the Particle Resonance RF Emitter?"
"Over ten years, a total of at least over a million dollars was invested. The school also provided assistance in terms of manpower and resources, not to mention it contains unique technological achievements left behind by Wells during his lifetime.
So, in terms of value, this Particle Resonance RF Emitter is truly priceless!"
Professor Muller said with a serious expression.
"Professor Muller."
"Hmm?"
"Is there any equipment our physics department is still lacking? I'd like to contribute another five million US dollars to the school."
Professor Muller stroked his grizzled short beard.
This student of Dr. Wells is really sensible!
After Dr. Wells, the physics department's professors and scholars had done their fair share of research on the Particle Accelerator. They knew pretty much all there was to know about it. Other than showing it off to new students and visitors, no one actually used it anymore.
"Ahem, of course, Mr. Watt, you are Dr. Wells's student. As long as you can prove you have the capability to continue the Particle Accelerator research, you can certainly take it. If a piece of equipment can open up new knowledge for physics, then that knowledge is truly priceless."
Professor Muller looked at Qingshui and continued, "However, I haven't seen any of Mr. Watt's achievements in any journals in recent years. I wonder about your company's research capabilities…"
The school had investigated. Qingshui's industries were primarily automotive, freight, and food service, which didn't seem to have any connection to high-end physics technology.
No matter what, the school's rules still had to be followed.
"Ahem, you don't need to worry about that, Professor Muller."
Qingshui pulled Barry and the other two in front of Muller and introduced them one by one.
"Before he passed, Dr. Wells transferred ownership of S.T.A.R. Labs to Barry. S.T.A.R. Labs still retains some of Dr. Wells's key personnel and most of his equipment from when he was alive. We're collaborating with my company, and I intend to invest in S.T.A.R. Labs to continue the unfinished work of Dr. Wells!"
Qingshui said earnestly.
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