Gu Qingqiu naturally went to the laboratory. The calculation model she set was expected to complete the calculation at around 7:45. She didn't want to waste a single second. Time was too precious. She had to get the calculation results as soon as possible so that she could proceed to the next stage of calculation immediately.
Just as Gu Qingqiu ran breathlessly into the laboratory, the calculation results popped up.
Excellent! Gu Qingqiu immediately archived the data and plugged the results into another calculation program.
After doing all this, she looked at the program model that had started running automatically again, breathed a sigh of relief, and then left the laboratory.
On the way, they encountered several people who were heading to the laboratory. They didn't find Gu Qingqiu's disheveled appearance in her pajamas unsightly; instead, they admired her dedication to her work.
However, Luo Ze'en was obviously very anxious. He kept pacing around the room, afraid that Gu Qingqiu would leave for a whole day like last time. Fortunately, Gu Qingqiu returned in less than twenty minutes, but she was still wearing her pajamas.
How could she run out dressed like that! Luo Ze'en felt inexplicably annoyed, and this annoyance reached its peak when he realized that Gu Qingqiu seemed to be ignoring him.
Gu Qingqiu quickly washed up and changed into her work clothes before setting off to leave again. However, before leaving, she took off Luo Ze'en's mask, seemingly worried that he wouldn't be able to eat.
Luo Ze'en glared at Gu Qingqiu's back. What annoyed him most right now was that he couldn't find an opportunity to possess her! This damn mask was so annoying for the first time!
Gu Qingqiu arrived at the laboratory and continued her experiment to extract energy from the crystal nuclei. A moment later, the light above the laboratory flickered. Gu Qingqiu's hand stopped abruptly, and she vaguely realized something. She immediately put down the measuring cup in her hand and opened the door. The moment she opened the door, the lights in the laboratory went out. Her first reaction was to immediately lock the laboratory door. The data inside was extremely important and could not be damaged by accident.
Gu Qingqiu walked into the corridor in the dark and heard complaints and roars from her colleagues in other laboratories.
"What's going on?! Wasn't the lab supposed to be the top priority for power supply to the South Base?! Where are the power company personnel?! Come out and give us an explanation!"
"Oh no! I haven't saved my experimental data yet!"
"Oh my god! I haven't even started the dissection experiment yet! The restraints on the superhuman on the operating table are electrically controlled! He didn't escape, did he?!"
"Could it be another wilderness team causing trouble?"
Cries, complaints, and expressions of lingering fear filled the air.
A powerful voice came through the temporary communication broadcast: "Researchers, please do not panic. Prioritize your own safety and return to your rest pods. Follow the instructions of the South Base for further operations."
Gu Qingqiu felt a chill run down her spine. Something was wrong; the power facilities didn't seem to have been deliberately damaged.
Although the South Base has some conflicts with the external superhuman teams, they are all human. Forcibly destroying the South Base's power system would reduce its ability to resist zombies. If the South Base falls, there will be one less safe place for humans.
Therefore, there is only one possibility now—this power outage was caused by zombies!
He sneaked back to his room in the dark as fast as he could, calling out to the protagonist system along the way, "System! Didn't you say the zombie horde wouldn't arrive for another two weeks?"
The male protagonist system also appeared in time: [Host, the zombie horde won't arrive for another two weeks, but that doesn't mean there won't be sporadic zombie attacks on the South Base before then. Furthermore, some zombies have now upgraded their abilities, naturally increasing their destructive power.]
"Tsk." Gu Qingqiu was extremely annoyed. It seemed that she really couldn't develop her zombie vaccine before the zombie horde.
Even if she has a high IQ now, the human brain's calculation speed can't compare to that of a machine.
But... she can't give up.
Luo Ze'en was somewhat surprised to see Gu Qingqiu return so quickly. He was about to ask her something when he saw Gu Qingqiu's unpleasant expression and irritated eyes.
"Something's happened outside?" Lozen's intuition was very sharp.
Before Gu Qingqiu could explain, the room's loudspeaker blared, "Attention researchers at the South Base—the power equipment has been attacked by zombies of unknown origin. These zombies are powerful and have damaged some lines. Relevant departments are working hard to repair them and are attempting to activate backup power. Some prisoners have taken the opportunity to escape. For the safety of the researchers, your doors have been locked from the inside. Please do not attempt to break down the doors and await further instructions from the base."
Gu Qingqiu's expression was calm, as if she had anticipated that the South Base would make this decision.
She sat down at the desk, turned on the accumulator lamp, pulled out a stack of white paper and began to write on it. Lozen only took a closer look and found that what she wrote was exactly the same as what he had seen on the computer when he possessed her.
Gu Qingqiu was actually using her hands and brain to do calculations?
Luo Ze'en was surprised at first, then walked to the door and tried to open it. Gu Qingqiu did not stop him, because he knew he could not open it.
As expected, when Luo Ze'en returned in defeat, Gu Qingqiu's calculations had filled an entire page.
"...Are you crazy?" Lozen couldn't help but ask.
Gu Qingqiu did not answer; she didn't even look up, and her hands continued moving.
Luo Ze'en didn't dare to speak either, worried that he might interrupt Gu Qingqiu's train of thought and ruin what she had only half-finished.
Gu Qingqiu wrote on more than thirty sheets of white paper before finally stopping and immediately pulling over the trash can at her feet to start gagging.
Luo Ze'en was startled and quickly stepped forward to support Gu Qingqiu, then gently patted her back, "Dr. Gu? Are you alright?"
Gu Qingqiu's face was pale, and her hair was sticky from being soaked with sweat. She hadn't had time to eat anything since morning, so she couldn't vomit anything except some stomach acid.
Is this morning sickness? A hint of heartache flashed in Luo Ze'en's eyes. "Dr. Gu, you don't need to push yourself so hard. You're doing calculations for several hours now. Once the power is restored, the computer will only need to do calculations for a few minutes. Don't ruin your health. The defense and logistics of the South Base are quite good. I'm sure the power will be officially restored soon."
“You don’t understand.” Gu Qingqiu shook her head stubbornly. “It’s too late…it’s too late…”
Lozen was unaware of the zombie horde, which is why he was so optimistic. But Gu Qingqiu couldn't do that. Every researcher goes crazy when their research reaches the most crucial stage. She was just one step away from success, and she had to race against time.
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