Chapter 95: Deep Threat of Experimental Data

Su Wanqing watched Lu Zhao carefully place each hard drive into a specially designed anti-electromagnetic shielding box. The room was so quiet that the only sound was the slight sound made when the hard drives touched the box walls.

Xiao Ran was standing guard on the side, with the muzzle of his gun pointed at the entrance of the laboratory, his expression solemn.

Lin Che stood silently beside Su Wanqing, and Ye's consciousness was sharing fragments of laboratory data with him at this moment.

"This amount of data is staggering." Lu Zhao raised his head and pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose.

"Preliminary estimates suggest that there are at least several hundred terabytes of content, including genetic sequences of virus samples, experimental records, researchers' notes, and some... unusual documents."

"Not very unusual?" Su Wanqing asked.

"Gene grouping test report within the base." Lu Zhao's voice became heavy.

“They took genetic samples of specific populations and then categorized them and labeled them with different levels of risk. It looks like they were trying to … design a virus that would target specific genes.”

Xiao Ran frowned upon hearing this. "Selective virus? What's the purpose of this? Do you want to control certain groups of people?"

Su Wanqing's heart sank. She walked over to Lu Zhao, took the tablet he handed over, and quickly browsed through the gene grouping test reports.

The report lists various genetic characteristics and their correlation with viral infection rates.

"Where is Professor Yang?" Su Wanqing asked.

"Analyzing the research equipment we brought back." Lu Zhao replied.

"He found that some of the equipment had the ability to modify viral genes far beyond the normal level, and could precisely edit the genetic sequence of the virus to make it more contagious and pathogenic."

Soon, Professor Yang's voice came from the communicator. "Su Wanqing, I need to talk to you. These instruments...some things are beyond my understanding. They are equipped with the latest gene editing technology, and...it seems that they are constantly being upgraded."

Su Wanqing walked to the communicator and pressed the call button. "Professor Yang, what did you find?"

"I found that these devices can modify the genetic sequence of the virus in a targeted manner, so that it can attack the genetic characteristics of a specific population."

Professor Yang's voice trembled slightly. "This means... they may be developing a virus that can precisely control a specific population."

A terrifying picture emerged in Su Wanqing's mind. If Zhou Licheng and his team really succeeded in developing this virus, they could use it to control those who were dissatisfied with them, and even use it for political purges.

"Based on these data, we conducted a simulation," Lu Zhao added.

“If this virus were released, it could potentially take over certain physiologically specific groups directly, for example, those with special immune systems, or those who are sensitive to certain drugs. The situation would become much more volatile.”

Su Wanqing clenched her fists, feeling an indescribable sense of crisis.

This virus is more terrifying than any threat they have encountered before.

It is not only a biological weapon, but also a political tool.

"We need to publish this data as soon as possible." Xiao Ran said.

“Let the soldiers on the front line know the truth so they can be prepared to respond.”

"No." Su Wanqing shook her head. "If we rashly release this data, it may cause panic within the base, and may even lead to chaos. We need to carefully analyze this data first, find out Zhou Licheng and his team's true intentions, and then formulate a response plan."

Lu Zhao agreed, "I agree with Su Wanqing. If we can prove that the top brass at the base were involved in the development of the virus, we can use this evidence to intensify internal divisions and disintegrate their power. This approach is more effective."

Lin Che remained silent, and Ye seemed to be performing complex calculations and analysis.

Suddenly, he said, “Ye thinks that we can use these virus research and development directions as bargaining chips to directly confront some of the top leaders of the base.”

Su Wanqing frowned. "Fight against them? Are you sure?"

"Ye said that we can provide this data to those high-level officials who are dissatisfied with the current situation, so that they can realize the threat posed by Zhou Licheng and his group, and unite to fight against them."

Lin Che's voice was slightly hesitant. "Ye's plan is to exchange data for support and disintegrate Zhou Licheng's forces."

"The risk is too high." Su Wanqing rejected Ye's suggestion. "This approach might anger Zhou Licheng and his men, and they might take more drastic measures, or even launch a large-scale attack."

"But this is the quickest solution." Lin Che retorted. "The longer we delay, the more powerful Zhou Licheng and his men will become. It will be even more difficult for us to fight against them then."

"Ye seems to be very familiar with the development process of the virus." Lu Zhao suddenly said.

"A lot of the information he provided is consistent with the experimental reports we reviewed earlier. Moreover, he seems to know some secrets that we don't know."

Su Wanqing's heart moved. She looked at Lin Che, her eyes full of doubt.

Who is Ye? Why does he know so much about the development of the virus? Is he hiding something? "Che, is there anything between you and Ye that you haven't told us?" Su Wanqing asked.

Lin Che's expression became a little stiff. "I... I have nothing to hide. Ye is just... just more sensitive to the genetic structure of the virus."

Su Wanqing looked at him deeply. She could feel that Lin Che seemed to be hiding something.

But she did not continue to ask, because the most important thing now was to resolve the current crisis.

"Lu Zhao, encrypt this data and send it to Professor Yang. Ask him to continue analyzing it and find the weaknesses of Zhou Licheng and his team as soon as possible."

Su Wanqing said. "Xiao Ran, step up the alert and prevent anyone from entering the laboratory. Che, continue to analyze the undisclosed experimental data to see if you can find more clues."

“Understood.” Xiao Ran and Lin Che responded.

Su Wanqing walked to the operating table and said to Lu Zhao, "Get ready. Split the previously sorted data packets into several parts and spread them through the 'rumor channel' we established earlier. The focus is on the defense layer and logistics department, those soldiers and support personnel, to make them begin to doubt what is happening in the base."

Lu Zhao's fingers tapped quickly on the keyboard, and complex codes flashed on the screen.

"Understood. I encrypted the data packets, disguised them as internal leaks, and pushed them out through several anonymous channels. There is no problem technically, but Su Wanqing, this approach is very risky. Once discovered, we will be completely locked down."

"We have to take the risk." Su Wanqing said calmly. "The entire base is now shrouded in a strange calm, which is more terrifying than chaos. We need to break it, at least to let the soldiers on the front line know that what they are facing may not be a simple zombie crisis."

"What are you going to do?" Xiao Ran asked. He was wiping the rifle in his hand with meticulous movements.

"Let's observe first." Su Wanqing said. "See how the base reacts and what measures they will take. If they try to cover up the truth, it means our judgment is correct and Zhou Licheng and his men are really up to something."

Lu Zhao quickly finished splitting and encrypting the data packets. "The data has been sent out. We are monitoring the communication channels inside the base to see if there is any movement."

Time passed by minute by minute, and the only sound in the laboratory was the humming of machines.

Suddenly, Lu Zhao showed a strange expression on his face. "There is a reaction. The captains of several teams in the defense layer are discussing the leaked data privately. They questioned the orders of the top leaders of the base, believing that these orders have loopholes and may lead to unnecessary casualties."

"Keep watching." Su Wanqing said. "See how they will act."

Lu Zhao nodded and continued to stare at the screen intently. A few minutes later, he said again: "The situation has become complicated. Some frontline soldiers have gathered together, they are discussing the data, and they are beginning to doubt the authenticity of the base's command system. The top brass are trying to suppress these voices, but the effect is not ideal."

"It seems that our test has worked." Su Wanqing said. "Xiao Ran, contact those fighters who have participated in the resistance and tell them the truth about the virus we know, and see if you can attract them to join us."

"Understood." Xiao Ran responded, immediately turned on the communicator and started dialing an encrypted phone number.

"Hello, is this Lao Zhang? I'm Xiao Ran."

A slightly hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone. "Xiao Ran? How do you know this number? Aren't you cooperating with the base?"

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"Things have changed," Xiao Ran said. "I have learned some truths about the virus that may change everything. If you still want to fight for freedom, come see me immediately."

"The truth about the virus? What truth?" Lao Zhang's voice was full of vigilance.

"It's not convenient to tell you now. If you trust me, come to coordinates X-32, Y-47, immediately."

Xiao Ran finished speaking and hung up the phone.

At the same time, Professor Yang was also working hard in the laboratory.

He is conducting an in-depth analysis of the data brought back from the chemical plant, hoping to find out the true intentions of Zhou Licheng and others.

"Su Wanqing, I found some new clues." Professor Yang's voice came from the communicator.

"Based on this data, there may be other test subject storage points inside the base. These test subjects are not all zombies. Some are genetically modified creatures with powerful combat capabilities."

"Test subject?" Su Wanqing frowned. "Where did you find it?"

"The coordinates are D-18, E-22. There is an abandoned underground bunker there, and according to satellite images, there has been unusual activity there recently."

Professor Yang said, "I suspect Zhou Licheng and his team are secretly cultivating these test subjects and are preparing to use them against us."

"Lu Zhao, check the coordinates of D-18, E-22 and see what is there." Su Wanqing ordered.

Lu Zhao quickly retrieved the relevant information. "D-18, E-22 is an abandoned military base outside the base. It was once the site of a secret research project. It is heavily guarded and heavily guarded."

"It seems we have to be prepared." Su Wanqing said. "A big war is coming."

At this moment, Lin Che suddenly covered his head and groaned in pain.

His face turned pale and beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on his forehead.

"Che, what's wrong with you?" Su Wanqing immediately walked to Lin Che and asked with concern.

Lin Che did not answer, but just shook his head in pain, making unclear sounds.

"Night...memories...pain..."

Su Wanqing frowned, she knew that Lin Che's situation was not simple.

Ye's consciousness has always been lurking in Lin Che's mind, and the relationship between them is complex and subtle.

"Ye, what are you doing?" Su Wanqing asked Lin Che.

Suddenly, a strange light flashed in Lin Che's eyes, and his voice became low and hoarse.

"Ye said, I'm sorry, I have to take control of your body temporarily. I need some time to sort out my memories."

"Who are you?" Su Wanqing asked. She had realized that things were developing in an uncontrollable direction.

Lin Che, or Ye, took a deep breath and said slowly: "I...used to be a perfumer. My parents are both French, and my mother is a famous perfume designer. I have had a keen sense of smell since I was a child, and I can distinguish the ingredients and formulas of various perfumes. But I have another identity..." Ye paused, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"I used to be Zhou Licheng's subordinate and participated in some...unknown research."

"Zhou Licheng's men?" Su Wanqing's voice was full of shock.

"Yes." Ye said. "I was used by him and participated in the research and development of the virus. But I woke up later and realized that what Zhou Licheng and his men did was wrong and sinful. I tried to stop them, but failed. I was imprisoned by them and subjected to various cruel experiments. My memory was tampered with, and my consciousness was split..."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Su Wanqing asked, feeling indescribable anger and disappointment.

"I'm scared," Ye said. "I'm scared of being used again. I'm scared that my past will drag you down. I thought I could protect you by hiding the truth. But I was wrong."

Lin Che's body trembled slightly, and he seemed to be struggling to fight for control with Ye.

Su Wanqing knew that now was not the time to pursue responsibility. She had to help Lin Che and Ye to fight against Zhou Licheng and the others.

“Lu Zhao, strengthen the protection of Lin Che.” Su Wanqing said.

"Xiao Ran, continue to contact those resistance fighters and win their support. Professor Yang, speed up the analysis of the test subject storage point. We need to find it as soon as possible and stop Zhou Licheng and his men."

"Understood." Lu Zhao and Xiao Ran responded at the same time.

She knew that this battle would be more difficult and more brutal.

But she won't give up, she will do everything she can to protect the people she cares about and save the world.