gray fog
Nanorobots are tiny in size, and to be used on a large scale, their number must be at least in the millions.
After all, 1 nanometer is only the length of 4 atoms, which is generally one-fiftieth of the diameter of a hair.
Under the law of conservation, nanorobots also need to consume energy to work, but they cannot reach the level of self-circulation in the body, nor can they reproduce themselves. The data can also be easily erased, reset and rewritten, so their survival cycle is not long.
On this basis, major technology companies also use various programming algorithms to input commands to limit the robot's range of activities, such as only activating it in a specific magnetic field, pH value or temperature, shutting it down after replicating the drug carrier an effective number of times, etc. Just in case, a self-destruct program is also set to prevent the spread.
Imagine if a batch of nanorobots were created and given the ability to replicate, but with no limit on their number or lifespan. They would replicate endlessly, and at their scale, they could decompose everything in the world, whether organic or inorganic, to replicate themselves.
And in the end, the world will be swallowed up, and all that will remain is a gray mist composed of nanorobots floating in the air with the wind.
Gray Goo Effect.
This would be the most terrifying and most likely doomsday scenario in our time.
But the crystal in Lawrence Bedford's hand, just like what Shen Chuxuan had just seen in the video, had been placed in a variety of environments for testing, and its adaptability and reaction speed had not caused any problems due to changes in conditions.
For as long as half a year, without any external protective cover or film, they roamed self-sufficiency in that three-inch square space according to instructions.
This is almost billions of nanorobots. Shen Chuxuan couldn't help but wonder how they could produce spontaneous reactions without any energy drive and maintain them for such a long time.
"Father, so this is what you've been busy with recently?"
Lawrence Bedford nodded:
"So, my dear daughter, are you willing to convey my thoughts to Infinity on your father's behalf?"
"Are you worried about what they'll find? Are those children... born for any other reason besides being organ donors?"
Chen Chuxuan didn't seem to expect his adoptive father to answer, and his expression was neither happy nor sad. When he spoke again, he asked a completely unrelated question:
"Father, do you still remember Kinsley's biological father? What would it be like if Professor Qi were still alive?"
Shen Chuxuan was still young when her biological parents died in an accident, and she couldn't fully understand the grief. So she knew Ayin was different. She was forcibly taken back to Bedford's home at the age of 13. A year later, when she finally accepted the reality and was trying to cheer up, she received the news that Qingyan and her father were secretly burned to death in the laboratory.
She was still studying outside at the time and had no idea how Ayin spent that time. Of course, when she saw the skinny and pale boy later, this question was answered.
A Yin's capture was obviously a bargaining chip to induce Professor Qi to hand over Qing Yan. Now that the plan had failed, he was no longer of any use, so Shen Chuxuan was able to persuade her adoptive father to let her take A Yin to the Shen family to take care of him.
Although my good uncle tried to stop me at that time.
Perhaps after all these years no one dared to mention Professor Qi's name in front of Lawrence Bedford, so Shen Chuxuan wanted to know how he would react.
"The Professor has his own beliefs and the right to do whatever he wants. If he were still alive, he might have made a more perfect choice. However—" Lawrence Bedford shook his head. "Unfortunately, since he has already paid the price for his defection, there will be no such opportunity again."
"But--"
“That’s all.”
Shen Chuxuan's words were interrupted. Lawrence Bedford obviously didn't want to continue this topic. He repeated his request for her to find York and then went offline.
Tanaka breathed a sigh of relief. He knew in his heart that the second young lady of the Shen family was no longer the submissive and tolerant girl she was in her teens. Her stubborn and sharp temperament, which had been well hidden, was now revealed. Fortunately, this time it did not cause any major crisis.
"Miss Chu Yan——"
He wanted to remind her that it was time to rest, but the next moment, the expression of disbelief that appeared on that face still wearing bright makeup was not an illusion, and also, Shen Chuxuan's hands were shaking as she supported the table.
"What's wrong?"
Tanaka frantically supported the girl's shaky body, and his tone was no longer as calm as before.
"Ms. Chuxuan! Please talk to me, what happened?"
Was she worried about Mr. York and Infinity? Or had she discovered some hidden secret? A simple confrontation with Lawrence Bedford would never have caused her to lose her composure like this...
Tanaka began to blame himself for remaining silent all that time.
But Chen Chuxuan did not answer. He fell into his arms as if he had lost his strength, and buried his head in his neck as if to escape, his fingers tightly grasping the hanging tie.
Tanaka had no other options and didn't dare to ask any more questions. He could only resign himself to his fate and tighten his embrace, gently stroking her hair as he had done many years ago to comfort Shen Chuxuan who had been bullied at school.
“…It’s okay, it’s okay…Don’t be afraid…”
He pinched the slender white wrist in front of his chest to untie his tie, but was afraid that the other party would hurt his palm by tightening his nails too much, so Tanaka used a little force to separate the fingers of Shen Chuxuan's clenched fist and clasped them in his palm.
After an unknown amount of time, the person in his arms finally relaxed. Tanaka looked down and saw that the fear in his eyes disappeared without a trace, turning into a pool of clear water again.
"Miss Chuxuan...are you okay?"
Shen Chuxuan blinked and took a few deep breaths before speaking:
"I'm sorry to have caused you worry, Mr. Tanaka..."
"So, what's the reason?" Tanaka's attitude suddenly became serious. "Will you tell me?"
Shen Chuxuan had almost never heard him speak in this tone. She was obviously stunned for a moment, but she did not look up and look at him. She replied calmly:
"Nothing, I just miss the time, when only people can kill people."
Now it was Tanaka's turn to be stunned.
——I miss the time when only humans could kill people...
Was it true that his understanding of Shen Chuxuan had fallen far behind what it used to be? He had no idea she would actually say such a thing.
After a long moment, he could only smile bitterly, bend down, pick the person up horizontally and carry him to the bathroom.
The bathtub was already filled with water and the water temperature was constant.
"I don't think you want my help. Whatever you do, please don't fall asleep in the bathtub. I'm going to leave first."
"But…"
Chen Chuxuan tugged at his sleeve, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He saw her tangled look, and finally there was a sense of familiarity in her.
"Don't worry, I won't leave. Since Master Kinsley is still here, I will wait until you fall asleep before leaving."
…
“Ahem—”
In the laboratory of Infinity's Australian branch, a choking cough startled several scientific researchers and medical staff in white coats.
"Sir, are you ok?" Sharon, who was discussing a speech with her boss, said with some concern. "Why don't you take a break? You've been working too hard lately."
In front of York, a mobile phone and two computers were running. Several sets of experimental data were displayed on the holographic screen a few steps away. He smiled apologetically at everyone. His fingers that were inputting commands were not affected by this little episode. He also corrected a few technical issues in the speech.
"It's okay. Isn't the testing work in several communities here going to be finished soon? Let's wait a little longer..."
"Can--"
Before Sharon could finish her words, a hand reached out silently from behind York and took his phone away. It was too late to get it back.
"G, shut it down!"
A command was given, AI received it, and the phone screen went black.
York turned around and looked at his expressionless friend, speechless:
"Dustin, what're you doing?"
The Infinity CEO looked at the phone of his friend and second-in-command, thought for a moment, and then quickly pressed the keyboard interface several times.
The phone came out of sleep mode and the video continued playing. Dustin, as if York wasn't embarrassed enough, turned the volume up to the maximum.
——So, having a friend who is smarter and more capable than you can sometimes be a very frustrating thing...
Sharon suppressed her laughter and took a look. It turned out to be Shen's sales conference. Miss Shen, who had been to Infinity headquarters before, was being interviewed.
Looking at Mr. Stanson scrambling to grab the phone next to her, she seemed to understand what he had just coughed suddenly.
Although it is almost New Year, the southern hemisphere is still as warm as spring, which is also a good time to express love.
The person being stared at looked left and right, even seeing a hint of mockery in Dustin's usual indifference or disdainful look, and he was about to go crazy:
"Hey! Can you two stop being so boring?"
Dustin snorted and threw the phone back. The joke was over, but the serious business must not be forgotten.
"The several children with abnormal conditions have been re-examined—" He projected several charts with anthropometry data onto the large screen. "Just like before, it's just a slight fluctuation due to poor physical condition. With medication, it's under control. Any thoughts?"
——It’s a good thing, but it doesn’t seem to be entirely a good thing.
York propped up his chin and carefully looked at the red numbers. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he smiled and said:
"Yan should be almost done with her work, right? Why not invite her over for a vacation?"
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