Chapter 32 - Institute of Unnatural

Chapter 32 Institute of Unnatural

Sciences “That… Professor Lei, I’m sorry, but I would like to ask, what is the major of this special class?”

The difference between people was often determined by their status. Su Xiaofan couldn’t help but stammer when he heard Professor Lei’s name.

However, out of responsibility for his sister, Su Xiaofan still had to figure out the special features of this special class.

“Just call me teacher Lei. I’m here today to clear your parents ‘doubts …”‘ Professor Lei smiled and said, ” our special class is actually an experimental class. We take in extremely outstanding students with potential. The main academic content is in-depth research into Natural Science.

After listening to Professor Lei’s introduction, Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan didn’t answer his question. Instead, they looked even more confused.

According to Professor Lei, Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Qingyao had great potential and were suitable to participate in the in-depth research of Natural Science in the special class. Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan didn’t really understand what he said.

If they weren’t sitting in the conference room of Yanjing University, Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan would have thought that they were being scammed. Professor Lei had said so much, but not a single word had hit the point. “Ahem, teacher Lei, I’m sorry to interrupt.’ Zhao Zhengshan couldn’t help but interrupt, “I want to know, Yaoyao is only a high school student. How did she get into the special class for research? Shouldn’t they be studying in University?”

“It’s studying and researching at the same time.”

“This special class is run by the Institute of Natural Science,” said Lei Songwei. “Since it’s a special recruitment, it’s different from ordinary college students. After graduation, they will have the identity of a researcher.”

“Teacher Lei, it’s not that I’m doubting you, but isn’t it a little too much to become a researcher after graduation?”

This time, it was Su Xiaofan’s turn to interrupt the other party. This matter was getting more and more unreliable. Although Su Xiaofan had never gone to college, he still knew the basic rules.

Su Xiaofan knew that a researcher was a series of titles in the research discipline, corresponding to the title of a professor in the education system.

Everyone knew that in the domestic system, when one was promoted to a professional title, they had to be ranked by seniority.

Usually, a master’s degree graduate would only be qualified to apply for an intern researcher two years after graduation, and one could only apply for an assistant researcher after being an intern researcher for more than four years. And an assistant researcher was equivalent to the title of Associate Professor.

One had to be a research assistant for five years before they could apply for the title of a researcher.

In the process of becoming a researcher from an intern, there were many conditions, such as publishing a paper in a professional magazine or completing scientific research tasks, etc. Even if an exception was made, the average person would have to be over 30 years old.

According to Mr. Lei, Su Xiaoxiao would become a researcher equivalent to a professor after graduation. Su Xiaofan would never believe it, unless the researcher’s title certificate was issued by the person under the bridge who made a fake one.

“Brother, come and see if you need to sign this.”

Just as Su Xiaofan almost couldn’t resist cracking down on the fraud, Su Xiaoxiao waved at her brother.

“What is it?”

Su Xiaofan walked over. While he was chatting with Professor Lei, Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Qingyao were also chatting, and the two girls were whispering something to each other.

“A disclaimer?”

Su Xiaofan took a piece of paper from his sister, and when he read the contents, he couldn’t help but frown.

“Teacher Lei, this is a little too much.”

Su Xiaofan raised his head and looked at Lei Songwei, saying, “My sister is here to study in college, not to join the army to protect the country. What’s the meaning of this disclaimer?”

Su Xiaofan saw very clearly that the disclaimer on the paper indicated that there might be accidents during the study period. After signing the disclaimer, the Institute would not be responsible for the accident, but the family would be compensated.

“It’s just a process,” Lei Songwei said, “You know, our official researchers may also have accidents during their research…”

“Forget it, this… We’re not signing up.”

Su Xiaofan shook his head and stood up. “Xiaoxiao, you’ll repeat a year this year and take the college entrance examination next year as usual. You don’t have to go to this special class that you can’t explain.”

“Ah? Brother, are you really not going to agree?”

Su Xiaoxiao looked at her brother with a bitter face. Ordinary people couldn’t resist the temptation of being able to attend the top school in the country without the college entrance examination. Su Xiaoxiao was reluctant to go back and prepare for the college entrance examination for 300 days.

“I won’t agree unless they can explain it clearly.”

Su Xiaofan glanced at Zhao Zhengshan and saw the latter’s conflicted expression.

Unlike Su Xiaofan, Zhao Hengjian was the one who had decided on Zhao Qingyao’s decision to come to Yanjing. Zhao Zhengshan was there to send his daughter to school, so the decision wasn’t in his hands.

Seeing Su Xiaofan’s firm attitude, Professor Lei hesitated for a moment before he stood up and said, “Alright, little Su, let’s talk somewhere else. By the way, Mr. Zhao, you can come over too.” Su Xiaofan nodded and followed professor Lei out of the meeting room. The three of them came to an office on the second floor. “What would you two like to drink?” Professor Lei let Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan sit on the sofa in the office.

“No need,” Su Xiaofan waved his hand. “Mr. Lei, I have to be responsible for my sister. If you have something to say, just say it.”

“It’s like this, you two, how much do you know about Natural Sciences?” Lei Songwei said after a pause. “Natural Sciences?”

Su Xiaofan thought for a moment and said, “Natural Sciences should be the six basic disciplines: mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, astronomy, earth science, and life science. As for the sub-disciplines and sub-disciplines derived from Natural Science, I don’t know much about them.”

After Su Xiaofan found out that his sister had been accepted by the Institute of Natural Science at Yanjing University, he had done his homework. He wanted to help his sister choose a good major, but he didn’t expect to find out that the special class was a bit of a scam. “Yes, you’re right, little Su.” Professor Lei nodded and said, “Actually, our research Institute is not called the Natural Science Institute. It’s called the Unnatural Science Institute.

“What? Unnatural Science Research Institute?” Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan were both stunned. They had never heard of that term before.

“Yes, it’s an Institute of Unnatural Science. We study all unnatural phenomena, which can also be called supernatural phenomena, which are phenomena beyond the conventional scope of natural science…”

Professor Lei’s words were clearly beyond Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan’s understanding, but he made it clear. The so-called supernatural phenomenon referred to a power or phenomenon that could not be seen in nature and could not be confirmed by ordinary means. It was beyond the scope of scientific knowledge and the limits of modern natural Science knowledge. It was considered to be impossible to produce or unexplainable.

The reason why Professor Lei had been hesitating and refusing to explain was that these phenomena were not confirmed to be true and were usually not recognized by mainstream scientists.

Supernatural phenomena included humans with supernatural powers, such as precognition, x-ray vision, and mind-projection, as well as things that happened by chance but could not be explained by common sense. Professor Lei gave the two of them the simplest example. It was like an unidentified flying object that was often witnessed by people, which was also known as a UFO. It was a supernatural phenomenon and one of their research topics.

However, the research project of the Institute of Unnatural Sciences was far more than just about UFOS.

Things like extraordinary mental states or abilities, extraordinary physical functions, and even the religious beliefs of various countries and unnatural phenomena that occurred in various regions were all within the scope of their research.

“Mr. Lei, is the ghost hitting the wall in the countryside considered an unnatural phenomenon?”

Su Xiaofan suddenly remembered what had happened a few days ago.

“Yes, this is also a topic of our research.” Professor Lei nodded. “The ghost fog should be a mental disorder caused by magnetic field changes. We have a professional colleague who is doing research in this area.”

“By the way, if we have to classify it as a discipline, we can also define our research topic as mysticism.’ After introducing Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan to the unnatural Sciences, professor Lei concluded his speech.

“Isn’t mysticism good enough? Why didn’t you explain yourself?”

After hearing Professor Lei’s words, Su Xiaofan had accepted this subject in his heart. Unlike ordinary people, Su Xiaofan had experienced many unnatural phenomena during this period. Not dying after being struck by lightning, having repair points appear in his mind, and his bodily functions being repaired in a short period of time… Su Xiaofan felt that any of these things could be considered unnatural. “Little Su, mysticism and unnatural science research are not mainstream science in this world. They can’t be put on the table.” Professor Lei smiled bitterly. Although the times had advanced, they were not as extreme as medieval Europe where heresy would burn them to death.

However, the country still had to consider the acceptance of the people when it came to the study of supernatural phenomena to prevent it from having a negative impact on society. It was impossible to carry out the research on a large scale.

“I still have a question.”

“Why did you choose my sister to enter this special class?” Su Xiaofan asked. Is there anything special about her?”

“It’s like this. When our researchers tested your sister, they found that she has an extraordinary antibody for some spiritual energy. Student Zhao Qingyao is the same.”

“This kind of antibody can be more convenient when doing certain research. Usually. only one in ten million or even less people among ordinary people will have such an antibody…”

“My sister and the others aren’t lab rats, are they? Also, can a simple test determine that they have mental antibodies?” Su Xiaofan had a bad feeling. His sister had brought the Black Jade Buddha with her the entire time. Could the low-level Dharma artifact have affected the test?