Chapter 24: Will Ji An follow Zhou Qin? ...
Ji An packed up simply and walked out of the laboratory. He didn't have to report to his superiors wherever he went. It could be said that he was the only special person in the institute.
At first, no one thought highly of his project, and no researcher accepted him. Even his application for a separate laboratory was not approved by the institute, but he obtained it through his own exchange of interests. Let's put it this way, the laboratories used by researchers in the institute are the property of the base, but Ji An's laboratory is personal property, which is different in meaning.
As a recent celebrity, Ji An asked as soon as he walked out of the laboratory: "Why did Researcher Ji leave so early today? Is there something he needs to do? Do you need a car?"
Zhang Yi is the director general of the institute’s logistics department, and he is responsible for all logistical issues of the institute.
"Private matter." Ji An said simply.
Zhang Yi smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if it's a personal matter. If it's convenient for you, I can drive you there."
Ji An agreed without delay. Zhang Yi was so attentive because he wanted to befriend him. At present, the purpose of befriending him was just to get the space storage props. As long as there were enough jade stones, he had plenty of them.
Ji An smiled and said politely, "Thank you for your help."
"No trouble, no trouble." Zhang Yi looked so happy that those who didn't know would think that the situation was reversed and Ji An was chasing him.
The two of them walked out while chatting. When they were about to get in the car, a researcher hurried out and called out to Ji An.
"Researcher Ji, please wait a moment. I have something to talk to you about." Ji An had already opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. When he heard someone calling him, he got out of the car again.
"I wonder what you want to do?" Ji An asked.
The researcher who called Ji An was not young, and looked to be in his fifties. He had been working in the laboratory for many years, and had not seen the sun for many years, so his skin had an unhealthy paleness.
Perhaps due to overusing his brain, there were few hairs left on his head. The few strong hairs that remained were left long and combed to one side, covering half of his head. However, when he looked from a distance, it seemed that there were still half gray hairs on the top of his head.
This is obviously a veteran researcher working in the scientific research industry.
The old researcher seemed a little embarrassed when asked by Ji An. His face turned red and he spoke a little stutteringly.
"Well, Mr. Ji, I wonder if your laboratory is recruiting? I want to join your laboratory." The old researcher said this a little shyly at first, but once he started, he became more and more fluent.
The old researcher said sincerely, "My name is Wu Youyang, and I am an ordinary person who has not awakened any special powers. However, I have been engaged in scientific research before the end of the world and have participated in many experimental projects. After the end of the world, except for the first year when I was particularly unstable, I have been engaged in this industry for 31 years so far. I have rich work and experimental experience. I can complete most experiments independently and even guide students."
Wu Youyang introduced it very seriously, and he almost told Ji An every detail of his experiments over the years. It can be seen that his attitude is really sincere.
"Mr. Ji, I sincerely want to join your lab and work on your projects." Wu Youyang handed Ji An his resume, which he had prepared long ago. "You can take a look at my resume. I wrote it in great detail. I have a lot of experience. Although I haven't awakened my mental abilities, I will be a very good helper!"
Ji An took it and glanced at it briefly, but it was enough to tell that this researcher was indeed talented and had an impressive resume.
Ji An asked, "You are really experienced. I want to know why you want to join my lab? Is it because of the space storage tool I recently developed?"
Ji An really couldn't figure out how he, a rookie with not even a tenth of the experimental experience of this veteran researcher, could attract such an experienced researcher?
"As far as I know, your director Han Yaokun has given up his private space storage props for you all to study. I heard that many researchers are very confident that they will be able to conduct a thorough study within ten days."
Wu Youyang frowned slightly. He knew about this. A team had been set up there to research space storage props. It was heard that the target day was ten days, and they were striving for five to ten.
Wu Youyang had participated in the research for a day, and he didn't know what the others were like, but he was confused. It was a completely different research direction from what he was studying now, and he didn't think it would be successful in ten days. He even thought that the one and a half months that Ji An took would not be enough. If he were to study it for ten or eight years, he might only be able to find a little clue.
There were too many things for Wu Youyang to say, so he said, "I can't do it. I haven't awakened my brain power. I'm just an ordinary person. I just want to follow a good boss and produce more results that benefit the people. I want to create a better life for myself and for more ordinary people like me."
Wu Youyang was afraid that Ji An would think he was an undercover agent sent by them. "I know you can give me mental hints. If you are worried about me, you can give me mental hints. I am willing to accept them."
Zhang Yi in the car couldn't help but look at Wu Youyang with new eyes when he heard this. Mental suggestion, that is not something else. Once someone has planted that thing in their brain, it must not be violated, otherwise they will suffer from dementia at best and brain explosion at worst.
With such determination, what else could Ji An say? Of course he agreed. He needed help in the first place. The space storage prop experiment was already mature, and he would receive more and more jade in the future. He couldn't process it by himself. If so, he would not be able to finish it even if he died of exhaustion.
Now that it was delivered to his doorstep, and it was so sincere, Ji An had to accept it. It also sent a signal to the other researchers who were ready to make a move.
"Okay." Ji An nodded, "Then I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future."
Wu Youyang didn't expect that Ji An would want him so easily. He shook hands with him in great joy, "Happy cooperation!"
"I have some personal matters that need to be dealt with urgently. I just happened to think that you also have a lot of things to deal with. Please hand over your work to me first. There is no rush on this side. I will wait for you."
"Three days. I will complete the handover within three days." Wu Youyang asked carefully, "I still have about ten students. Can they come with me?"
"Okay." Ji An nodded, "But I want someone who is willing to follow me wholeheartedly, not someone who is wavering and hesitant."
"I understand. I will ask them when I go back. I will bring back those who are willing to come. If there are any who are hesitant, I will find a good teacher for them." Wu Youyang understood Ji An's meaning and promised.
Ji An said: "I have something to do here, I'll leave first, bye!"
"goodbye!"
The two waved goodbye, Ji An got in the car, and the car left the institute and headed for the command center.
On the way, Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Mr. Ji is amazing. He attracted followers who surrendered voluntarily so quickly."
If it were someone else, they might have said a few humble words, but Ji An did not think that was a compliment. He felt that the other party was just stating a fact.
"There will be more in the future." Ji An said seriously.
Zhang Yi was stunned for a moment, then smiled kindly. He did not think Ji An was arrogant. On the contrary, he felt that people like Ji An who devoted themselves to studying and made achievements were just like this.
On the way, the two chatted about some unimportant topics. When they arrived, Zhang Yi said, "I know Mr. Ji has two space storage props to sell in the store. I wonder if I can get a priority number."
Ji An smiled, "Okay, I'll let the clerk inform you when the time comes, but you have to go to the store in person to buy it. After all, my store hasn't opened yet, and it needs popularity."
"That's no problem." Zhang Yi agreed immediately.
I guess only Ji An would have the privilege of having a product sold out before it is released.
As soon as Ji An entered the headquarters gate, Kong Zhongcheng was already waiting for him.
Seeing Ji An, Kong Zhongcheng winked at him with a smile, "You are finally here. Our boss heard that you were coming, so he asked me to wait for you. Come on, I will take you to see a good show."
Ji An thought Kong Zhongcheng would take him back to the reception room to meet Chen Chen, but he turned into another room instead.
In the room, Wan Xueying was already sitting next to the TV, drinking herbal tea and waiting.
"You're here." Seeing Ji An, Wan Xueying took the initiative to greet him and personally poured him a cup of tea. Kong Zhongcheng did not have such treatment. He looked at her sadly and poured himself a cup, which tasted quite good.
Ji An took the herbal tea, sat on the sofa and watched TV, and found that the surveillance footage was of the reception room where Chen Chen was.
The surveillance video quality is very clear, not worse than before the apocalypse, but even better, and the sound is very clear.
"Why are you pouring tea again? You didn't pour it for me just now, but now you poured an extra cup for someone?" Kong Zhongcheng shouted.
Wan Xueying no longer had any hope for Kong Zhongcheng's emotional intelligence. She just glanced at Ji An meaningfully and said, "Someone should be here soon."
As expected, as soon as Wan Xueying finished speaking, Gu Jinsheng pushed the door open. He must be very busy, as he was still flipping through documents in his hand.
Gu Jinsheng came in without saying a word, just nodded slightly to Ji An, who responded with a greeting.
Kong Zhongcheng shouted, "Wan Xueying, when will you learn how to calculate?"
"Idiot." Wan Xueying cursed and pushed the freshly poured herbal tea to Gu Jinsheng, "Boss, I just poured this for you."
Gu Jinsheng nodded and took it. Kong Zhongcheng wanted to say something, but Gu Jinsheng gave him a calm look and he held it back.
At the same time, Chen Chen's voice was heard from the TV.
"Commander Zhou, we really came here with the utmost sincerity this time. Ji An is a traitor who escaped from our Third Base. If we don't catch him back, it will not be enough to appease the public anger."
Zhou Qin sat in the main seat with a serious look, and seven or eight supernatural beings who Ji An was familiar with but could not name sat on the side seats. All of them were dressed in suits and leather shoes, with a solemn demeanor. Especially Zhou Qin, he had a strong aura, and it was obvious at a glance that he was the leader of these people, a person who could make all the decisions, and had both strength and the right to speak.
That kind of majesty was something he had never experienced before when he was in contact with Ji An.
Zhou Qin maintained a just right smile on his face, neither too warm nor too rude, and the other party could tell at a glance that it was a polite smile.
"I understand Commander Chen's words very well, but the Ji An you mentioned has already joined our Jingshi Base and become a resident of our Jingshi Base. If Commander Chen says one thing and I hand over our people to you casually, then where is the face of our Jingshi Base? What will the hundreds of thousands of residents living in Jingshi Base think? If a base cannot even guarantee the personal safety of its residents, then how can the residents living in this base have a sense of belonging and identity with the base?"
Zhou Qin said in a very official manner: "In summary, I'm sorry I can't hand him over to you."
Chen Chen was furious. What Zhou Qin said was nonsense. When Ji An escaped, they immediately went to the Jingshi base. Before Ji An escaped here, Chen Chen informed the Jingshi base that Ji An was their fugitive and left a photo, asking them to arrest him if they saw him. They would definitely reward him handsomely.
Although Chen Chen was angry, he knew that he was not good enough in front of these people. This conversation was not equal. He could only suppress his temper and speak kindly: "When Ji An had not escaped here, I personally sent his photo. One of the clauses in our base alliance is that we will not accept fugitives who have committed crimes in other allies."
Zhou Qin's expression showed a little humility. "I'm sorry, Commander Chen. The receptionist who received you forgot to report it after accepting the photo because he was too busy with work. That's why our base didn't know about those things and accepted the person."
Zhou Qin said to a female psychic sitting next to him, "Xiao Meng, this is all because of your negligence. You should apologize to Commander Chen."
The psychic named Xiao Meng said to Chen Chen very sincerely, "I'm sorry." But her waist didn't even bend.
Chen Chen was so angry that he was shaking all over, but he had to endure it. He had suffered more serious grievances in his diplomatic career. Tang Tang, on the other hand, had been pampered in the base and was used to being flattered and fawned on by others. She couldn't stand it anymore.
Tang Tang said angrily: "Commander Zhou is being too hasty. If we were to accept the fugitives from your base, would your base still be able to remain as calm as we are?"
Hearing Tang Tang's words, Zhou Qin's fake smile instantly disappeared, and he stopped pretending. "If your base dares, we will destroy it. There's nothing we can do. This is the confidence of our big base!"
Zhou Qin was full of energy, and his cold face was really scary. It seemed that he really didn't take the Third Base seriously. If they dared to say a word he didn't like, he would destroy them first and then the Third Base.
Chen Chen was frightened. He was injured and his position as the base commander was already shaky. If another powerful enemy like the Beijing base was established, he would meet a tragic end.
Chen Chen not only blamed Tang Tang for not knowing how to read her expression, he immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, Commander Zhou, please don't bother with a young girl like her. She was wrong. I apologize to you on her behalf."
Zhou Qin asked coldly: "I would like to ask Commander Chen, on such an important occasion as the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two bases, what do you mean by bringing an ignorant little girl here? Do you think we are the Jing City base?"
Faced with Zhou Qin's relentlessness, Chen Chen was going crazy. Even though he knew that the other party was being unreasonable, he couldn't afford to offend him.
Chen Chen could only vent his anger on Tang Tang. He said to her angrily, "Why don't you apologize to Commander Zhou!"
Tang Tang was a little frightened and apologized obediently, "Commander Zhou, I'm sorry."
Zhou Qin knew about Ji An's situation. Although he hated Tang Tang, he didn't want to do anything to Tang Tang now. He said indifferently, "Be careful in the future. Trouble comes from the mouth. I can be generous and not care about it, but if you mess with others who are more powerful than you, they will not let you go so easily. Besides, this is such an important occasion. If you say something and the two bases become enemies, the consequences will not be something you can bear."
Tang Tang immediately revealed the look of a little white lotus that all the men around her liked. A tear was in her eye and she seemed to be on the verge of collapse as if she could not bear the heavy burden. "Yes, I will keep Commander Zhou's teachings in mind."
As he said this, he looked at Zhou Qin with his big eyes that seemed to contain great grievance.
To be honest, Tang Tang was not bad looking. She was really beautiful when she shed tears. Her big watery eyes were also very touching. But the problem was that Zhou Qin already knew what a disgusting person she was. He also knew that she was Ji An's enemy. It was impossible for him to fall in love with her. Instead, he got goose bumps.
Zhou Qin was also mean, asking, "Commander Chen is in great health, he even brought a chicken with him when he went out!"
Zhou Qin opened his eyes wide and expressed the most sincere envy.
Chen Chen already had internal injuries, and the anger almost caused his old injuries to relapse, causing him to spit out blood.
The other party, Tang Tang, finally shed the tears that were about to fall, and they kept falling more and more. Tang Tang was so angry that she cried.
Chen Chen finally understood that Zhou Qin was really playing tricks on him. It was useless to pester him any further, so he laid out his conditions.
"Commander Zhou, I am willing to use half of the supplies in our third base warehouse in exchange for Ji An. Although our third base is not as big as the Beijing base, half of the supplies are still considerable. If you are willing, this transaction can be regarded as our private transaction." This means that Zhou Qin can keep it for himself, and he will not say anything more.
Zhou Qin pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Commander Chen, didn't you say before that half of your base's supplies were stolen by Ji An? How much is left? If we split it in half, there won't be much left, right?"
Chen Chen's face twisted for a moment, and he gritted his teeth and said, "It's still quite a lot, very impressive, enough for Commander Zhou to eat for several lifetimes."
Although Ji An didn't know exactly how much supplies were in the space necklace, he had a rough idea of how much he had embezzled over the years. It was definitely not much different from the total supplies stored in the warehouse of the third base.
You have to know that the materials stored in the base warehouse can sustain the tens of thousands of people in the base for at least three years.
He used half of the supplies in the base warehouse to exchange for all the supplies, which were his private warehouse, plus a space treasure. It was not a loss.
Chen Chen thought that such conditions were foolproof and Zhou Qin would definitely not refuse. He even thought of how to set a trap. "If Commander Zhou is constrained by certain rules and regulations and cannot take direct action, he can send someone out of the base to complete the mission.
As long as we leave the Jingshi base, our people can start. At that time, Commander Zhou only needs to tell those who are traveling with us not to meddle in other people's business."
"Commander Chen's thoughts are really comprehensive." Zhou Qin said this with a smile, and his expression changed instantly.
"Commander Chen, what is your purpose in instigating me to do these things? Are you deliberately trying to sow discord between me and the people inside the base? What is your purpose, internal strife? So that your people can take advantage of the situation, break into the base, and then annex our Jingshi base?" Zhou Qin narrowed his eyes slightly, with a threatening light in his eyes, "It seems that I need to detain you in order to find out the truth!"
Zhou Qin was unmoved and could not be persuaded by any persuasion or interests. Chen Chen knew that the negotiations could not continue, otherwise they might not be concluded and he would be detained in the Beijing base.
Chen Chen quickly explained, "We definitely don't have that intention. We came here just to get the traitor back. If your base is really inconvenient, we can discuss this matter again."
Chen Chen was really afraid of being detained, so he said goodbye: "Commander Zhou is busy, so we won't bother you anymore. We'll leave now. If Commander Zhou changes his mind, you can contact me at any time."
Tang Tang came here just for the space necklace, and she was unwilling to leave without getting it back. Chen Chen kept winking at her, and he had never thought that Tang Tang was so ignorant.
In the end, Tang Tang was dragged away by Chen Chen. Zhou Qin did not arrest her forcefully. He did not really want to arrest her in the first place. He just disliked their annoying chattering and wanted to scare them away.
But before leaving, Zhou Qin threatened again: "Commander Chen is coming to visit, I should have prepared a guesthouse, but Commander Chen did not send a visiting card in advance, and I didn't know you would come. I didn't prepare anything, so I had no place to entertain you.
So I'll have to ask you to find a place to stay by yourselves tonight. Also, I'd like to give you a piece of advice: don't go to East City. People there bully newcomers, especially outsiders like Commander Chen.
If I get bullied accidentally, there will be chaos over there and I won’t be able to find out anything in a short time.
So for your safety, it is best for you to stay in West City."
Chen Chen was so angry that his teeth itched in anger, but he still smiled and said, "Thank you, Commander Zhou, for your kind reminder."
After Zhou Qin left, several people left the command center and came to the street. Only then did Tang Tang dare to express her anger and dissatisfaction.
"Brother Chen, why is the commander of the Jing City base like this? It doesn't make sense at all."
Chen Chen was also very angry and said unhappily, "So what? It's my fault for having a hard fist."
"We didn't ask for it back..." Tang Tang was vague and didn't say it clearly. Although the two people who followed were Chen Chen's confidants, they didn't know about the space necklace. "What should we do?"
Chen Chen said unhappily: "What can I do!"
Tang Tang was angry and jealous. She didn't know where Ji An got his good luck from. He was protected wherever he went. In the past, it was Chen Chen, and now it was Zhou Qin.
"I really don't know why Zhou Qin is so protective of Ji An that he's unwilling to exchange half of the base's supplies for him?" Tang Tang said deliberately, "Maybe Ji An is in love with this Zhou Qin again, just like he was with Brother Chen back then, so this Zhou Qin is so protective of him, otherwise it doesn't make sense at all."
Tang Tang looked at Chen Chen's face and saw that his face became more and more gloomy as she spoke. Tang Tang felt happier and happier. She secretly added fuel to the fire and said, "Otherwise, with Ji An's ability, a first-level superpower that can be seen everywhere in the apocalypse, even if it is a rare psychic superpower, it is only a first-level one. What is there to be valued about? How can it be more important than half of the warehouse supplies?"
Thinking that Ji An had given himself to someone else, and might even have become someone else's, Chen Chen's face darkened. He shouted, "Stop talking!"
Tang Tang did not continue to provoke Chen Chen's anger, and was secretly delighted in her heart.
The few of them walked in silence for a while before Tang Tang spoke again, "Brother Chen, why don't we stay here for a while and stay at the Beijing base for a few nights. Maybe there will be a turnaround."
The space necklace is of vital importance, especially at this time when he and Song Pengcheng are both seriously injured. It is an important support that supports him from being driven out of office.
Chen Chen hesitated for a moment and nodded, "Okay."
Several people walked along the streets, looking for a place to stay in West City. They asked several places, but the prices were all ridiculously expensive.
Especially some hotels with clearly marked prices, saying that one night only costs 100 base credit points. However, after they said they would not use credit points but exchange them for supplies, those shop owners started to ask for exorbitant prices.
But supplies should be more valuable than credit points!
Chen Chen had a gloomy face, but he finally chose an expensive hotel. The main reason was that he had no choice but to sleep on the street. He couldn't really sleep on the street!
Zhou Qin got the news just after they checked in. In fact, it was all Zhou Qin's doing. He was the one who asked people to greet the nearby shop owners along the route taken by Chen Chen and his friends in advance.
Zhou Qin curled his lips and said with satisfaction: "Ten level one peak zombie crystal cores for one night, Chen Chen is really rich. I can't afford to stay in such an expensive hotel."
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