Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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Professor Gu did indeed have a bad temper, especially after returning to City B. People would frequently barge into the experimental base and disrupt their work, making Professor Gu, who always took his experiments very seriously, even more irritable.
“What are you looking at? Can you even understand it?” Professor Gu said, his face darkening. “If you have nothing to do, get out of here! Don’t get in the way!”
Actually, he wasn’t targeting Zhang Zhongmin; even if Chief Chen were here, Professor Gu would still yell without hesitation. It wasn’t that he disregarded others, but rather that he only cared about his experiments.
Zhang Zhongmin genuinely couldn’t understand them; Chief Chen had told him about Professor Gu’s temper when he first came here. No one in the entire experimental base had a temper as bad as Professor Gu.
Thinking of this, Zhang Zhongmin sized up Professor Gu and realized that this was the person Chief Chen had mentioned.
This person was of the same generation as Chief Chen, but he looked energetic and spoke with a particularly loud voice. Compared to the now weak and sickly Chief Chen, they seemed to be from different generations.
“You must be Professor Gu?” Professor Gu, who spent all his time at the experimental base, was unaware that Chief Chen was critically ill.
In fact, quite a few people had ‘accidentally’ wandered into the base, but none of them recognized him. Many had even argued with Professor Gu on the spot because of his unforgiving attitude.
Hearing Zhang Zhongmin recognize him, Professor Gu squinted at Zhang Zhongmin, confirming he didn’t know him.
Before Professor Gu could speak, Zhang Zhongmin said, “I am Zhang Zhongmin. Chief Chen sent me to check on the experiment’s progress. He’s nearing his end, but he’s still worried about the base.”
Chief Chen had a son and close associates. Professor Gu had met Chief Chen and his son and associates when he returned to City B before.
So when Zhang Zhongmin mentioned it, Professor Gu was about to explode! Chief Chen just wanted to know about his progress; he had a son and close associates, why would he send someone he doesn’t know?
However, upon hearing the words “about to die,” Professor Gu froze. He stood there, forgetting all the words he was about to say: “What did you say?”
Zhang Zhongmin sighed; Chief Chen was critically ill.
Professor Gu was stunned for a few seconds, then looked at Zhang Zhongmin suspiciously. After all, he didn’t know Zhang Zhongmin.
Just then, Chen Song walked in. He glanced at Zhang Zhongmin indifferently and nodded to Professor Gu: “Professor Gu, how is the research on the nutrient solution you mentioned going?”
Professor Gu had previously tried to completely extract the virus from food but found it impossible. So he simply changed the concept, extracting the nutrients from food to make a nutrient solution.
“He said your father is critically ill, is that true?” Professor Gu didn’t know how to be tactful and asked directly.
Chen Song only disliked Zhang Zhongmin the most; he didn’t feel the same way about others. But he respected Professor Gu.
He nodded: “Yes, my father has been ill for several days.”
Professor Gu sighed softly after a long pause. He opened a box filled with ice, which emitted white smoke and was extremely cold.
The sky was already dark, and the temperature was dropping even further, making it even more chilling to stand next to the box.
However, Professor Gu seemed oblivious to this, taking out a vial of colorless liquid: “It’s been developed, but it hasn’t been tested yet.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Song’s hands gradually clenched into fists, and his eyes slowly reddened.
“My dad said… if it’s successfully developed, he’ll be the test subject…” After saying this short sentence, Chen Song seemed to have used up all his strength.
The tall and strong man swayed unsteadily.
Zhang Zhongmin frowned. Chief Chen hadn’t told him about this before, only asked him to check on the progress: “Chen Song, this stuff is newly developed, it hasn’t even been tested yet, nobody knows what the effects will be.”
“How could I not know? Do you need to remind me?” Chen Song immediately shouted back, “To you, he’s surnamed Chen, the head of the base. But to me, he’s my father, my own father!”
When Chief Chen mentioned being used as a guinea pig, Chen Song refused without hesitation. But Chief Chen was particularly firm, saying he didn’t have much time left and hoped to make one last contribution to the base.
“I’m sorry.” Chen Song was very agitated, but Zhang Zhongmin understood. After all, at this moment, the person who felt the worst was actually Chen Song.
Chen Song glared fiercely at Zhang Zhongmin, grabbed the nutrient solution from Professor Gu’s hand, and turned to leave.
Professor Gu was silent for a moment: “Gu Ming, you and Zhang Zhongmin go and take a look.”
Even with the noise, Gu Ming, focused on his work, didn’t dare to be distracted and immediately ran over upon hearing Professor Gu’s voice.
Gu Ming, having spent long hours in the lab with Professor Gu without exercise or sunlight, was thin and pale. He rushed over, saying, “Professor.”
Professor Gu nodded, looking at Zhang Zhongmin, “Tell Chen Song not to worry too much. I have an 80% chance of success with the nutrient solution.”
An 80% success rate was quite high, but there was still a 20% chance of uncertainty.
Zhang Zhongmin nodded, “Thank you, Professor Gu.”
Gu Ming and Zhang Zhongmin left the experimental base together. It was much colder outside than inside, as the experimental base was more enclosed and busy. Even at night, it wasn’t particularly cold.
However, it was different outside; the cold made Gu Ming shiver.
Walking side-by-side with Zhang Zhongmin, Gu Ming smiled shyly, “I apologize for before. Professor, that’s just his temper; it wasn’t directed at anyone.”
Zhang Zhongmin nodded, “I know.”
After that, the two didn’t speak again. When they reached the door of President Chen’s room, they heard President Chen’s voice.
“Alright, stop being stubborn. Ah Song, you’ve grown up now. Give it to me.” Chen Yuanshou’s weak voice rang out: “You know, my body is beyond saving. I might be gone tomorrow or the day after. Before I go… I want to make one last contribution to the base.”
Food was becoming increasingly scarce, a major worry for Chen Yuanshou.
Therefore, the nutrient solution proposed by Professor Gu had become a hope, not just for the Blue Light Base, but for all of humanity.
“Dad…” Knowing was one thing, but doing it was another.
Chen Song stood by the bedside, his eyes red, clutching the nutrient solution tightly. No one could bear to watch their loved one become a guinea pig. He had already brought the solution, but Chen Song just didn’t want to give it to Chen Yuanshou.
“If you want to test the nutrient solution, I’ll do it.” Chen Song seemed to have made up his mind.
“Nonsense!” Chen Yuanshou roared, his eyes blazing with fury, reaching out to snatch the nutrient solution from Chen Song’s hand. However, Chen Yuanshou was already critically ill; even if he were healthy, he wouldn’t be able to snatch it from Chen Song.
Chen Song quickly took two steps back.
“Dad, I know you’re worried sick about the food shortage. I’ve thought it through. I can’t just watch you drink this, so I’ll do it.”
Chen Song’s mind had been a mess on the way here, so he hadn’t thought to test it himself. Now that he had it, he couldn’t bring himself to give it to his father.
Therefore, the best solution was for him to drink it himself.
Zhang Zhongmin and Gu Ming, standing outside the door, exchanged glances upon hearing the sounds inside. This situation made it unsuitable for them to go in. Helping either side would be difficult.
If they helped the leader and snatched the nutrient solution, Chen Song would hate them regardless of the outcome.
But if Chen Song drank it… just as the leader had said, he was critically ill and might pass away in the next day or two. Chen Song, however, was still young and a superhuman.
Zhang Zhongmin and Gu Ming tacitly retreated slightly, ensuring they could hear the sounds inside but not get too close, fearing something might go wrong with the nutrient solution.
The fact that no one was helping proved that Chen Song was very likely the one who drank the nutrient solution. However, in this situation, it was best for Zhang Zhongmin and the others not to interfere.
Chen Song unscrewed the cap, tilted his head back, and gulped it down.
It tasted somewhat like baijiu (Chinese liquor), spicy on the palate followed by a warm sensation slowly flowing down his throat. However, the taste was strange, like drinking spoiled water.
The moment he drank it, Chen Song’s face changed, his expression contorting in pain.
“Ah Song!” Chen Yuanshou rushed to check on Chen Song, but instead tumbled off the bed and fell to the ground.
*Thump!* Before Chen Song could catch Chen Yuanshou, he had already collapsed to the floor.
“Dad!” Aside from feeling warm all over, Chen Song simply couldn’t stand the smell. He rushed over to help Chen Yuanshou up, but Chen Yuanshou had already fainted.
“Doctor! Doctor!” Chen Song shouted as he placed Chen Yuanshou on the bed.
Zhang Zhongmin and Gu Ming rushed in: “What’s wrong?”
Seeing Chen Yuanshou unconscious, Gu Ming instinctively assumed he had drunk the nutrient solution: “Don’t worry, the professor said there’s an 80% chance it’s successful this time.” He then went to check.
“What are you doing?” Chen Song grabbed Gu Ming’s wrist, glaring at him fiercely.
Gu Ming was startled: “I’m checking if Chen Yuanshou has been infected…”
The biggest fear in making nutrient solutions was that it might contain the virus. If it did, it could cause a zombie-like transformation. So Gu Ming’s first priority was to check the pupils.
People infected with the virus would have pupils that were different from normal people, gradually changing.
“Get out! Who needs your check!” Chen Song roared. At this moment, the doctor also rushed over. After all, to take care of Chen Yuanshou, the doctor lived next door to him, so he came immediately upon hearing Chen Song’s voice.
Lacking equipment, the doctor could only perform a simple examination on Chen Yuanshou. However, Chen Yuanshou’s breathing was becoming increasingly weak, and whether he could survive the night was still a question.
Chen Song slapped himself hard. If he had known it would be like this, he should have drunk it at the experimental base instead of in front of his father.
Then he slapped himself hard again.
The doctor tried to stop him, but Zhang Zhongmin stopped him, whispering, “Let him go.”
He was heartbroken and needed to vent.
Gu Ming was unwilling to give up and wanted to examine Chen Yuanshou, after all, the nutrient solution was of great importance. If Chen Yuanshou turned into a zombie, should they kill him or not?
It was estimated that a large part of the base would be unable to do it.
“It wasn’t Chen Yuanshou who drank the nutrient solution, it was Chen Song,” Zhang Zhongmin said. “You go back first, I’ll watch him here. If there are any problems, I’ll take him to you.”
Then he also let the doctor go back.
Chen Song slapped himself left and right, each slap a real blow, showing no mercy.
After the doctor and Gu Ming left, Zhang Zhongmin went over and closed the door, looking at Chen Song: “Do you want Chief Chen to see his son, bruised and battered like a pig’s head, when he wakes up?”
Chen Song paused, his face bearing clear five-finger marks.
His bloodshot eyes glared at Zhang Zhongmin: “What’s it to you? Get out, get out, get as far away as you can!”
“You drank the nutrient solution, I can’t leave you here alone. What if you turn into a zombie and bite Chief Chen?” Zhang Zhongmin said slowly.
Chen Song sneered sarcastically: “You’d love for me to turn into a zombie, wouldn’t you?”
“I didn’t say that,” Zhang Zhongmin said, shrugging.
“Ha…hypocritical.” Chen Song still didn’t give Zhang Zhongmin a friendly look, but he pulled out a stool and gave Zhang Zhongmin a strip of cloth.
“I’ll give you a chance, tie me up.” Chen Song said, sitting down in the chair.
Zhang Zhongmin went over and, following Chen Song’s lead, tied him up.
“Didn’t you eat? Tie it tighter!” Chen Song roared.
Zhang Zhongmin glanced at him, then tightened his grip. The cloth strip tightened around him, causing him to gasp. Then, his bloodshot eyes glared angrily at Zhang Zhongmin: “You did this on purpose!”
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