119. Chapter 119 New Environment, New Problems, New Afterglow



Brilliance is exchanging information with its superiors.

Huihuang has already sent back the summary of the previous report.

The contents are all records of the time Chen Ming stayed in Yuhui’s factory.

It also included the previous mining incident, but the content recorded in it was exactly the same as the results of Huihuang’s previous investigation and reported to Chen Ming.

It was because Chen Ming's lack of technical ability caused him to arbitrarily modify the robot, which led to the robot malfunctioning and he left out the explosives he was carrying for mining blasting operations while it was working.

This caused the mine to collapse.

The Afterglow individual that received the report saw it, but didn't notice anything wrong here.

If Chen Ming saw this report and Yu Hui's reaction, he would immediately understand everything that had happened before.

However, this report was delivered directly by Brilliance to its superiors, and no one except the senior Yuhui individuals in this star field knew about it.

After reading all the contents of the report, the Yuhui individual that was connected to Huihuang quickly sent several messages to Huihuang.

"Okay, there will be other Afterglows to take over your task later."

"It will be responsible for preparing the supporting facilities and the necessary control over Chen Ming during the preparation period. We can start our plans after the equipment is delivered."

"Your mission ends here."

"receive."

Huihuang responded to this sentence as usual.

But after replying today, Huihuang added: "But I still think there is no need to do this."

"After observing for this period of time, I believe that Chen Ming's qualifications are beyond the reach of any Yuhui individual."

"His horrific learning ability is at least on par with an Alpha-level individual if we compare him to an equal."

"It's not just us. Humans have never had people with such learning abilities before, and psychics are no exception."

"And we can't be sure whether this learning ability is the result of Chen Ming's psychic power."

Huihuang's superior received all the information Huihuang sent and responded after reading it: "But Chen Ming is too dangerous."

"Although he was persecuted by humans, his thinking is still human."

"Whether his recent calm behavior is a pretense or genuine, for us, the best method is to obtain the most benefits while ensuring safety."

"We only need Chen Ming's spiritual energy. There is nothing wrong with giving up some of the extra income in exchange for a more stable process."

"This will also block the possibility of humans rescuing Chen Ming."

The Brilliant Superior continued to explain to Brilliant according to its logical way of thinking: "It is impossible for humans to have no reaction to such a psychic."

"However, humans have not taken any action since Chen Ming was trapped. There is a high probability that they are planning a plan that is more targeted at us."

"The equipment sent by the main force is already on the way. Even if there was a very low probability that humans did not take action before, that possibility no longer exists now."

"When humanity has 100% begun to prepare for Chen Ming, we can't continue to delay."

“The longer the delay, the higher the possibility of human plan, and the greater the possibility that Chen Ming will be taken away.”

"And because Chen Ming is currently in our hands, humans may even choose to kill Chen Ming directly if there is no hope of snatching him away."

Brilliant's superior continued to patiently analyze the pros and cons of this matter with Brilliant: "After all, we are just a branch that was separated. We don't have any real means to fight against the human empire."

"Once humans shift their focus to us, not only Chen Ming, but the entire Yuhui of our star field will be on the road to exile."

"And we don't get any support from the main force."

"So before this happens, our plan for Chen Ming must be completed."

"This is for the survival of all Afterglow."

Huihuang knew that it was impossible to interfere with an individual Yuhui who was thinking for the benefit of the Yuhui group.

So it can only ask the one question that has the most impact on its current thinking: "What is the success rate of our plan?"

The brilliant superior gave an answer instantly: "As long as you are fully prepared, it's 100%."

"Even if there are subsequent failures, our technology will give us many more chances."

"We must fully master this psychic power."

"Your mission has been completed from the beginning. The subsequent missions have nothing to do with you."

"You only need to complete the final handover, and all the high-risk mission subsidies will be delivered to you."

"At the same time, you will also be in charge of the supervision of Huiyao who is in contact with Gamma A."

"Stay safe, maintain normal communication, and don't put undue pressure on those gamma-level individuals like you did before."

Huihuang hesitated for a moment and responded, "I got it."

It is obvious that Huihuang's superiors have full trust in Huihuang.

But at this time, Huihuang's core personality module and logical thinking module were filled with many different and even contradictory ideas.

Finally, Huihuang adjusted himself and after ending the communication with his superior, he turned his attention back to Chen Ming, whom he had escorted all the way.

And on Chen Ming's side.

The escort fleet escorting Chen Ming has taken Chen Ming around the stars in the galaxy.

Chen Ming was sent to a gray planet on the other side of the star, which he had not seen when the jump just ended.

At first glance, it looked similar to the one he had been in before.

Chen Ming can basically judge the condition of a planet from its appearance.

The one in front of us is most likely just an ordinary planet without an atmosphere.

As the fleet was captured by the planet's gravity, it entered into orbit around the star.

Chen Ming took two spaceships and landed on the planet alone under Huihuang's guidance.

During this process, everything happened just as Chen Ming had guessed in advance.

What he saw was a planet filled with deathly silence.

Apart from the fact that the surface looked more undulating and the soil layer was rougher, the overall appearance was almost the same as the previous planet, with nothing special about it.

This should also be an ordinary resource planet belonging to Yuhui.

The only change.

It was the building that Chen Ming saw on the spaceship, standing alone on the dead land and looked like a research institute.

And the building is covered by a tall transparent dome.

In addition to the overall simple architectural style under the dome, there are also a large number of plants growing around the building that should not appear on this planet.

The dome keeps the plants alive.

Chen Ming landed outside the dome under the guidance of Glory.

There are a number of bays drawn here for at least destroyer-class ships.

The two spaceships, Iron Ore and Buffalo given by Glory, parked here do not take up much space at all, not to mention compared with the huge dome.

Chen Ming put on his protective suit and got off the spacecraft. After passing through an isolation room at the door, he successfully entered the dome.

He saw the improvement in livable climate conditions as shown on the gas quality monitor on his wrist.

At the same time, I also came into contact with the plants that actually grow here.

Before, after Chen Ming and Huihuang asked for green plants, Huihuang did give Chen Ming some ornamental plants grown in the culture cabin.

The plants planted here are basically the same ones that Huihuang gave me before, but in larger quantities and growing better.

What Yu Hui did with these strange details always made Chen Ming feel Yu Hui's importance inadvertently.

But Yu Hui did this again after he had caused trouble before, which always made him feel that something was wrong.

Chen Ming temporarily stopped observing these plants and came to the gate of the building inside the dome.

The door opened automatically, and a wide corridor appeared in front of Chen Ming.

Chen Ming was able to see the layout of the corridor, which was indeed a simple, pure white environment just like that of a research institute.

It doesn't look gorgeous, but it's very acceptable.

At least it is much better than the factory where Chen Ming worked before, which was converted from the original Yuhui factory.

At the end of the corridor is the center of the institute.

What Chen Ming saw was a garden-like place with some ornamental plants planted there, just like the outside.

The top here is a holographic screen, which can probably simulate various environments.

Chen Ming did not linger on these places which should be considered as entertainment facilities.

He lowered his head and looked at the map of the research institute that Huihuang had just sent him on the terminal.

From the entrance, to his left is the experimental and research area.

And on the right is the living and working area.

There was no one in the entire institute, nor was there any afterglow, only some robots assisting with daily work.

For Chen Ming, it is indeed an excellent living and working environment, and the layout of every detail is almost in line with his requirements.

Under Huihuang's guidance, Chen Ming was the first to enter the living area.

In addition to rest rooms and all the supporting facilities needed for daily life, there is also a canteen.

There is a cold storage behind the cafeteria.

However, Chen Ming did not see any place or tools nearby for him to cook.

Huihuang should have seen Chen Ming's doubts at this time, and said: "From now on, please come to the cafeteria at a fixed time for your daily meals. The robots here will prepare the food for you."

"If you have a specific need, you can directly respond through the equipment in the corner of the cafeteria, and it will be ready for you in about three days."

Huihuang's words explained the situation in the cafeteria clearly.

However, Chen Ming still felt a little strange. After all, Yu Hui had only prepared a bunch of food for Chen Ming in the warehouse before, and had not gone to this extent.

But it’s okay.

Maybe Yu Hui is trying to force Chen Ming to have a healthy lifestyle because he sees that Chen Ming doesn't eat well every day due to his chaotic schedule of reading?

After all, almost all of the food currently stored on Chen Ming's Iron Ore was packaged survival food that he had specifically asked Old Wu to use his connections to buy as military emergency food.

That is the kind that Chen Ming found on the mining space station.

Chen Ming was in a hurry when he left the Yuhui factory and did not have time to take away the food in the warehouse.

In addition, the fresh food he brought with him at the beginning had been eaten up long before, so this emergency food was the only thing he had on hand.

But it is definitely not okay to eat emergency food for a long time, otherwise there is no need to call it emergency food.

Therefore, Chen Ming now feels that Yu Hui is doing a good job. At least he no longer needs to waste time cooking.

Moreover, he was not afraid that Yu Hui would tamper with the food, such as poisoning it.

After all, he is here with Yu Hui now.

Chen Ming’s own combat capability was close to nothing, and two robots could pin him to the ground.

There was absolutely no need for Yu Hui to use this method.

And to this day, Chen Ming still has the habit of testing food for toxins before eating.

It continues from Ramu to today.

Although there are always things that testing equipment cannot detect.

But he is not dead yet, and there has never been any problem with his food.

This means that Yu Hui at least didn’t have this idea before.

And for Yu Hui, Chen Ming's habit is just a habit.

They can monitor Chen Ming's status at any time and know what Chen Ming is doing.

It is very easy to prepare something that Chen Ming's detection device cannot detect.

So what he is doing now is just for psychological comfort, and it has almost no practical significance.

Taking all these into consideration, Chen Ming had no psychological pressure at all about eating the food given by Yu Hui.

If he really had to die, he would have died long ago.

It was almost lunch time, and Chen Ming could see that the food window in the cafeteria was already open.

When Chen Ming walked over, a meal was automatically delivered.

All the types of food were the ones Chen Ming had just eaten yesterday.

Except for the extra cup of tea that comes with the meal.

Chen Ming noticed this immediately.

He picked up the tea and examined it carefully.

There seems to be nothing wrong with the tea itself, it is just boiled water and tea leaves.

Next to the window, Chen Ming also saw a constant temperature kettle with boiling water in it, which could be refilled at any time.

However, the tea leaves floating in the teacup are a problem.

These teas are not the common dark green color of ordinary teas, but a special bright white color.

And this bright white color is not dyed, but the tea leaves grow naturally like this, emitting a little mist in the water.

At the same time, it exuded a "smell" that made Chen Ming very familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a moment.

Chen Ming couldn't think of anything relevant for the moment, so he just put the tea to his lips and took a sip.

The taste is quite good and it also has a refreshing effect.

Chen Ming deliberately took away a piece of white tea leaves, intending to go back and look up the name of this thing.

Chen Ming didn't touch the food for the time being.

"I want to go to the next place first."

Huihuang had no objection to this and continued to guide Chen Ming to the work area next to the living area.

The work area was basically filled with the operating equipment that Chen Ming had seen countless times in the maintenance shop and Yu Hui's factory.

After walking around, I didn't see anything special.

So Chen Ming turned around and went to the research area on the other side.

Here, Chen Ming saw a device that was placed in the center of the research area and occupied a considerable space.

"What's this?"

Huihuang immediately explained: "This is a connector for a supercomputer, and also part of the infrastructure that can handle the amount of computing."

"It can call upon some of the computing power of the supercomputer it is connected to, which will be useful in future research that requires frequent data calculations."

"I see."

Chen Ming nodded slightly, feeling that the conditions provided by Yu Hui were really very good.

But for some unknown reason, Chen Ming always felt that something was wrong with this matter.

He had just done something big to Yu Hui not long ago. It had only been a few days, so Yu Hui shouldn't have completely forgotten about it, right? Why did he give him something like this?

This is something that Chen Ming cannot understand at all.

But the same thing applies. If someone gives it to you and it doesn’t seem to have any problems, then you would be stupid not to take it.

Access to a portion of a supercomputer's computing power can do more than just arithmetic.

Chen Ming is now able to start designing some frigate modules and even the frigate itself.

All he needs to do is to supplement what Yu Hui didn't teach him, or what's not in the Tachyon Technology Technical Book given by Old Wu, as well as some of the knowledge in this area that Chen Ming has not learned at Xinda Company.

The rest will just fall into place.

More than 20 years of learning and technical experience.

Chen Ming serves as the backbone with his terrifying learning efficiency after he acquires psychic powers.

There is also the addition of knowledge that Yu Hui has been providing during this time.

Having the ability to become a research and development technician is what he should do.

Moreover, for Chen Ming, he can use the most cutting-edge technology directly on real objects without any pressure.

So overall, this research institute may be the place where Chen Ming will see the greatest improvement in the future.

As long as Yu Hui really follows what Hui Huang said now, let him use the equipment in the research institute.

After leaving the research area, Chen Ming entered the experimental area next door.

There is an empty area in the experimental area.

What is written on the map is the finished product testing area, which is used to test the effectiveness of researched weapons or other things.

Of course, here we only test some devices with relatively small consequences of failure. If the consequences of failure are large, we must definitely go out for testing.

But even so, there are still many instruments and equipment here.

They are all high-precision, top-notch research facilities that can play a role in the research and development and actual experiments of weapons, radiation energy, and shields.

I know a lot, but I have only seen it on paper.

In the past, he had no chance and no qualifications to use these devices.

Although he has never actually used them, he should be able to use these devices after learning.

There were also some devices that Chen Ming could not understand at all and had never seen before, but he could feel that they were a little strange.

It was just like... the cup of tea he had just drunk.

At this moment, Chen Ming suddenly realized what the familiar yet unfamiliar smell of the cup of tea gave him.

It was an aura similar to the psychic energy fluctuations that the Whispering Stone and the Falsehood Stone usually emitted.

It's just that the spiritual energy fluctuations emitted by a stone like the Liar Stone are usually aggressive, and Chen Ming has gotten used to it over the years.

That's why I didn't notice the tea at first.

At this time, Chen Ming also realized one thing, that is, psychic power is not exclusive to humans.

It seems that plants also have spiritual power.

And the things on the devices next to it that he had never seen before should also be this thing.

All of these devices are psychic devices.

This was the first time that Chen Ming felt other spiritual energy fluctuations besides the very obvious and special spiritual energy fluctuations of the spiritual stone.

I don’t know if it’s because Chen Ming’s abilities have been improving during this period, or if Chen Ming can actually always feel the psychic fluctuations, but he doesn’t feel it because he has never encountered it.

Chen Ming is more inclined to the former, but no matter what, being able to feel psychic energy fluctuations that are different from the extreme psychic energy fluctuations of the spiritual stone is always a good thing.

At least if Yu Hui wants to use psychic equipment to do something to Chen Ming in the future, he can react in advance.

There won't be a situation where you die without knowing how you died.

I just don't know whether these psychic devices here are for Chen Ming or intended to be used on him.

Chen Ming doesn't feel that there is any danger at first glance, but it's hard to say in the future.

Chen Ming shifted his gaze away from these psychic devices and looked at a large room in the corner of the experimental area.

The room was empty at this moment, with nothing in it.

"What is this place used for?"

Huihuang quickly replied, "We will have a new device installed here in a while, and you can use it then."

“I see.”

Since Huihuang said so, this should be the room used to install the psychic device that Yuhui sent.

I don't know what the fundamental difference is between the effect of this device and other devices that spread psychic energy.

Moreover, the brilliant sentence "I will give it to you" made it difficult for Chen Ming to judge how it would be used.

Fortunately, he still has about half a month, which should be enough for him to make some responses.

Completed all four areas.

Chen Ming suddenly felt emotional.

He didn't expect that his previous idea would be fulfilled in a strange way.

The idea is to return to the company as a researcher, climb up step by step based on my technical skills, and set up my own research institute.

Although both the results and the process seem a bit off, at least it was nominally completed.

However, after experiencing many things before, Chen Ming’s thoughts now are not limited to this.

People are always changing, and as their abilities grow, their ideas are changing and becoming bigger and bigger.

One research institute is far from enough for Chen Ming now.

So Chen Ming just took a few glances at the overall picture of the research institute, and then asked Huihuang: "I'm here now, so what are your plans for the future?"

"With so many new things, there should be a lot of new tasks for me, right?"

Huihuang's answer this time was a beat slower than before: "Probably."

"should?"

"Yes, my mission ends here. There will be a new Yu Hui who will take over this job later, so I don't know. I can only say it should be."

"What?"

(End of this chapter)


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