Upon hearing Hong Qiming's words, Lü Yongchang sighed slightly.
The timing was so awkward.
If the mice could be released from their cages earlier, or if the election could be held earlier...
But there are no "what ifs" in this world.
Time can only flow forward; it can never go backward.
"Yongchang, is there any way?"
Hong Qiming hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice.
"You should know that Albert has been coveting this position for a long time."
"If something happens to the Speaker of the House, I'm afraid the parliament will..."
Lu Yongchang frowned and gently rubbed his temples: "I do have a solution."
"During this period, Mao Zhengzhi and I have been researching this technology."
Hong Qiming's eyes suddenly lit up, and his breathing quickened.
"Technology related to lifespan?"
"How much longer can it extend lifespan?"
Seeing Hong Qiming's expectant gaze, Lü Yongchang shook his head with a wry smile.
"Failed?" Hong Qiming's face darkened.
"To be precise, it's unclear." Lü Yongchang sighed again.
"I won't go into the details of the process, but in short, we inserted a portion of the Proxima Centauri genes into E. coli."
"These E. coli bacteria can secrete a special protein that we call the longevity enzyme, which can repair damaged telomere material on chromosomes."
"This will allow humans to break through the original lifespan limit."
Hong Qiming: "???"
His eyes were filled with confusion as he awkwardly said, "Um... could you explain it in simpler terms?"
“Theoretically speaking, we have succeeded.” Lü Yongchang shrugged. “According to preliminary calculations, the longest human lifespan will be extended to 600-800 years.”
"Holy...holy shit?!" Hong Qiming's body trembled, and he exclaimed in a low voice, "So long?"
In his mind, the maximum lifespan could be increased by fifty years.
But he never expected that Lü Yongchang's scientific research achievement would actually increase the maximum human lifespan to a terrifying level!
Amidst his surprise, a gleam of joy flashed in Hong Qiming's eyes: "Then, doesn't that mean the Speaker of the Council is saved?!"
Lü Yongchang shook his head again: "It's not that simple."
"Um?"
Lu Yongchang looked directly into Hong Qiming's questioning eyes and explained, "Currently, we have not conducted any animal experiments, and all the data exists only in theory."
Hong Qiming's expression instantly dimmed.
He knew what those words meant.
Without experimental support, all of this is like a mirage, and no one knows whether this so-called longevity enzyme can actually play its role.
"Professor, Representative Hong, the Speaker has woken up."
Zero's virtual avatar appeared beside the two and spoke softly.
Upon hearing this, Lü Yongchang's expression turned serious. He gave Hong Qiming a wink and then walked towards the councilor's room.
Hong Qiming was no fool; he immediately understood what Lü Yongchang meant.
He slowed his pace and followed Lü Yongchang into the room.
...
Inside the room.
The door of a medical pod, which is more than two meters long, slowly opened.
The white-haired congressman was curled up in the large medical pod.
Perhaps because of his posture, the senator appeared exceptionally thin.
Lu Yongchang glanced at the various data displayed on the holographic projection, and his mood became even heavier.
She's almost awake.
But it is estimated that he is already on his deathbed.
Let alone the election rally a month from now, they can't even last a week!
"cough……"
A faint coughing sound came from the medical pod.
"Speaker, how are you feeling?" Hong Qiming quickly stepped forward, squatted down in front of the medical pod, gently grasped the speaker's right hand, which was bulging with veins and withered and thin, and asked in a low voice.
Upon hearing the sound, the councilor's eyelids twitched slightly, and he opened them with difficulty.
His cloudy eyes swept over Hong Qiming beside him.
Perhaps because he had just woken up, the Speaker of Parliament's movements appeared unusually slow.
They didn't even notice Lü Yongchang standing a few steps away.
After a brief pause, the old man nodded gently: "Qiming..."
"I'm fine, help me out."
"There's still some work I need to tell you..."
Seeing the old man's frail and weak appearance, Lü Yongchang felt a pang of pity.
"Speaker of the council."
He called out in a low voice.
The old man paused slightly.
Then, he turned his head to look in Lü Yongchang's direction.
Upon seeing Lü Yongchang, the old man's eyes lit up slightly, but quickly dimmed again.
"Yongchang, what brings you here?"
"I'm sorry you had to see this. It seems I won't make it to the end with this body." The old man smiled bitterly and said self-deprecatingly, "I guess I'll be leaving you with another mess."
Lu Yongchang opened his mouth as if to say something, but was interrupted by the councilor's trembling movements.
"You don't need to comfort me."
"I know my own body best."
“Hong Qiming is a good candidate, but he is not capable enough at the moment.”
“I’m afraid that after I die, he won’t be able to keep those old foxes in check.”
"I hope you can help him then."
After saying that, the old man looked at Lü Yongchang with expectant eyes.
Lü Yongchang pursed his lips tightly.
At that moment, he made his choice in his heart.
He slowly shook his head.
“Speaker, I refuse.”
"I'm not very good at things in parliament."
"You should personally instruct Councilor Hong!"
The old man sat blankly in the medical pod, staring at Lü Yongchang.
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