From Trash to Treasure: The Sinclair Family's Beloved Genius

Sixty years ago, Zenthia knew nothing about quantum communication technology. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it was a blank slate.

They struggled for ten years, then twenty.

Many changed careers, left the field, or simply passed away from old age and illness.

Decades later, they finally made a sliver of progress in quantum communication, enough to finally have a voice on the international stage.

All the voices from the outside world were praising him.

But only he knew the truth: they were still a long, long way from truly succeeding in quantum technology.

Chloe Sinclair’s words today, though sharp, had successfully served as a wake-up call for him.

Quantum communication for the masses doesn’t necessarily require the public to understand what quantum communication or quantum entanglement is.

True widespread adoption means integrating quantum communication into daily life.

"Chloe, I’d like to invite you to research quantum communication technology with me." The old master’s face was flushed with excitement, his eyes gleaming.

The moment he finished speaking, before Chloe Sinclair could even respond, she heard Eight announce the final mission for the first floor of the Physics lab.

[BEEP BEEP—]

[Please complete the popularization, materialization, and militarization of quantum communication technology. This mission has no time limit. Upon completion, you will receive 88,888 reputation value and unlock the second-floor Physics laboratory.]

This was followed by Eight’s cute, pandering voice: "Go for it, Master! Love you, muah!"

Chloe Sinclair froze for a moment, suddenly recalling what Eight had said before about the time not being right.

"I accept your offer." Chloe Sinclair stood up and said, "But I’ll need some time."

Chloe Sinclair’s acceptance was an unexpected surprise, so the old master nodded cheerfully.

"I heard from that kid that you’re going home for the New Year. We can discuss this after the holiday."

After that, the old master and Chloe Sinclair discussed many other academic topics.

The old master held a high academic standing, and Chloe Sinclair, showing no trace of pride or condescension, took the opportunity to ask about many academic problems she had encountered.

The two of them spent the entire morning in discussion.

It wasn’t until almost noon, when Jasper Shaw finally couldn’t stand it anymore and came downstairs, that he saw the scene before him.

For a moment, he felt a bit like a third wheel.

"Uncle Pemberton, tell Chloe and Grandpa it’s time for lunch."

Uncle Pemberton instinctively glanced at the two, who were deep in conversation, but didn’t move.

Jasper Shaw had no choice but to walk over himself, stepping between the two of them. "Chloe has a sensitive stomach," he said. "It’s time to eat."

Both of them turned to look at him at the same time. Jasper Shaw met their gazes, seemingly unconcerned.

In the end, it was the old master who spoke first, and only then did the group move to the dining table.

The dining table in the living room was large. The old master didn’t stand on old-fashioned ceremony; as soon as they sat down, he began piling food onto Chloe Sinclair’s plate.

Chloe Sinclair hadn’t even taken a single bite of rice, but her bowl was already piled high with food like a small mountain.

Her mouth fell slightly agape, but in the end, Chloe Sinclair just silently lowered her head and started eating.

Halfway through the meal, the voice of a housemaid suddenly came from the entryway, followed by the CREAK of the door.

Chloe Sinclair looked up and saw Joseph Shaw walking in from the foyer with his arm around a woman.

Joseph Shaw hadn’t seemed to expect guests; the smile on his face instantly froze.

The woman beside him didn’t look too pleased, either.

"Joseph Shaw, didn’t I tell you to stay the hell away?"

The old master’s expression soured the moment he saw Joseph Shaw, looking at him as if he weren’t his own son.

This was the expression Joseph Shaw hated most from the old master.

He was the old master’s biological son, yet the man looked at him as if he were an enemy.

Joseph Shaw snorted coldly, pulled Nina Sinclair, who was beside him, closer, and kissed her in front of everyone.

Nina Sinclair hadn’t expected to run into Chloe Sinclair at the old residence.

What made her even more jealous was that Chloe Sinclair was actually eating a meal with the old master.

She thought back to the last time she had come to the old residence...

Before she could get lost in the memory, she saw the old master suddenly shoot up from his seat, furious.