Chapter 194 Turmoil
The day after Lu Wei and Lin Xi talked, Lin Xi, the "Dean of the Dawn Biological Research Institute," was summoned to the base for a talk, along with five professors from the research institute.
This was the first time the base's supreme commander had met the research institute staff. Looking at the young dean, Lin Xi, he preferred to explain the situation to the older professors: "Scientific research is humanity's hope in defeating zombies. Major General Lu has always been in charge of liaising with the research institute of our Dawn Base."
At this point, he secretly wondered why Lu Wei, who seemed so reliable, had chosen such a young dean for the research institute…
"Major General Lu reported the damage to your system to the relevant department headquarters. The headquarters coordinated with various bases to seek assistance. Now, the 'White Shield Base' has indicated that they have a mature system and professional personnel, and invited our research institute's project leader to the White Shield Base to conduct research."
"Of course, it's not just antibody-related projects. The technology there is advanced, and other professors or staff members can also achieve better development there."
“Doing scientific research anywhere is a contribution to humanity. Whether you choose to go to the White Shield Base or stay at the Dawn Base, I respect your choice. We will continue to pay attention to and support the research institutes that stay at the Dawn Base.”
"..."
After the meeting, Lin Xi waited for Lu Wei.
Lu Wei: "The higher-ups mean that your project would be better off going to the White Shield base."
Lin Xi nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "I'm prepared for this."
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The news spread like wildfire throughout the entire Dawn Research Institute.
Even the usually research-obsessed Lab 5 started gossiping, with their advisor Song Heng excitedly asking, "I'm going to the White Shield Base. Which students want to come with me?"
As Lin Xi raised her hand, more than half of her colleagues also raised their hands.
This situation is also occurring in other laboratories.
Apart from the staff who came to Dawn Base with their families, most of the staff were rescued by the military during the riots. Their families and friends were either at other bases or had perished in the riots.
For them, it doesn't matter which base they go to. The reason they have persisted until now is because they have a pursuit of scientific research. If the "White Shield Base" had more advanced machines and facilities, many people would be willing to go to the White Shield Base.
In just two days, 18 staff members had volunteered to sign up with Lin Xi.
Lin Xi hesitated for a moment, then said, "It's said that the 'White Shield Base' is not safe. Please consider this carefully."
"How could you hear that? Intranets are used everywhere now. The White Shield Base has the strongest network. No one can bypass it. It should be very safe."
Lin Xi thought to herself: It's just as mysterious as Lu Wei said, but it's dangerous precisely because no one knows what's going on inside the White Shield base.
She hasn't answered yet.
Someone chimed in: "Our dean has a good relationship with Major General Lu, so of course he has more information channels than we do."
"..."
In a way, this person is right. She does have a good relationship with Lu Wei, and she did indeed learn about this from Lu Wei.
But it wasn't the kind of relationship they speculated about, like "connections" or "having a powerful backer."
“Even if it’s dangerous, we have to go for the sake of scientific research. I’m willing to accept it. I don’t want to stay underground forever. I want to go to the White Shield Base and contribute my remaining energy.”
Faced with this situation, Lin Xi was somewhat anxious.
She and Lu Wei had already agreed to go to the White Shield base together, and they had made all the preparations, but she didn't want these people to become cannon fodder.
After all, even they, as reborn beings, couldn't be sure of the dangers there.
She confided her troubles to Lu Wei.
Why don't you want them to go?
"It's too dangerous. We can't even guarantee our own safety, can we?"
"..."
Lin Xi then asked, "Besides the three of you, are there any other people in the army willing to go?"
"Yes. Quite a few. To protect the research team."
Lin Xi: "But you said there was a problem with the White Shield base. If they go with us, they might not come back..."
"What brought you to White Shield Base?"
"Scientific research, researching vaccines."
Lu Wei: "Then why do other people go to the base?"
"Scientific research. Protect the scientific research team."
Lin Xi suddenly froze.
Whether they are reborn or not, everyone shares the same goal: to end the zombie apocalypse.
Everyone knew that leaving the base carried the risk of death, but they still made that choice.
Whether it's the soldiers who frequently leave the city or this group of staff members who want to transfer.
Lu Wei stared intently at Lin Xi: "Do you still remember the oath you took when you enlisted in your previous life?"
Lin Xi remained silent.
After the team building activity, she also led the research institute staff in this oath-taking ceremony. At the time, everyone was deeply moved by the atmosphere and spoke sincerely. Now, upon careful reflection, the oath was as follows:
"I will complete my task with the highest professional standards and a strong sense of responsibility."
"To defend the interests of the country and the people, we are willing to sacrifice everything, including our lives."
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