Free Web NovelChapter 205: Chapter 171: Scan and Short Circuit
All they remembered was that their boss despised tardiness. freewebnσvel.cѳm
Back at the Weapon Research Institute, he used to work his subordinates to the bone.
Anyone who showed up less than an hour early was considered late!
’How could the boss’s attitude be so different from before!’
No one spoke, but everyone could tell that this Lin Qi must have gotten his position through connections.
An employee from the Pharmaceutical Department showing up in the Prosthetic Engineering Department to participate in a major company project—if that wasn’t because of connections, what was?
A few senior A-level Researchers in Prosthetic Engineering were communicating via the Intelligent Brain.
"Do you guys know his background? I feel like he looks familiar."
"Have you forgotten? Back at the Weapon Research Institute, he was on the fast track for development. If I recall correctly, he was an L-Class researcher in Prosthetic Engineering, but after joining the new company, he somehow became an A-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher."
"That’s a pretty big leap, isn’t it? His connections must go all the way to the top. The new company’s focus is Pharmacy, so he becomes an A-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher. Now that our Prosthetic Engineering Department finally lands a major project, he shows up for a cross-department collaboration. This is just too..."
"You guys should keep it down. I heard a rumor that even the head of the Pharmaceutical Department has to cozy up to him. And who’s the head of the Pharmaceutical Department? Someone from the Liu Clan!" frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
"*Hiss*... To think his backing is that terrifying!"
For a moment, all the researchers present looked at Lin Qi with peculiar expressions.
No one looked at him with contempt.
In this Cyber Society, you could despise anything, but you could not despise people with connections.
Connections meant power.
And power meant everything in the Cyber Society.
Lin Qi stood beside Wei Wutao, who personally introduced him to the group. "Everyone, I’d like you to meet Researcher Lin Qi from the Pharmaceutical Department, who will be joining us for this cross-departmental collaboration. During the course of our joint research, if he needs anything, I expect all of you to give him your full support."
Wei Wutao’s words were subtle, yet also direct. At least, everyone understood his meaning.
Lin Qi was already used to being treated as someone with connections. He smiled at everyone and said, "I look forward to working with all of you. While I have some experience with Prosthetic Engineering, I’m not yet at the A-Class level. I hope you won’t hesitate to share your expertise during our collaboration."
Lin Qi had the right attitude.
Although his main purpose here was for the Ninghang Technology project, he couldn’t let this time go to waste.
This was the perfect opportunity to improve his own skills in Prosthetic Engineering.
With so many A-level Researchers to learn from, Lin Qi was confident his skills would advance by leaps and bounds.
"Researcher Lin Qi, you’re being too modest. Pharmacy is much more difficult than Prosthetic Engineering."
"Back when he was at the Weapon Research Institute, Researcher Lin Qi was on the fast track for development. His Talent for Prosthetic Engineering probably surpasses our own."
"Don’t worry, Researcher Lin Qi. If you have any questions, just ask. We’ll answer anything we can!"
They weren’t just not annoyed by his connections; they actively wanted to get on his good side.
The fact that this group had been chosen to transfer from the Weapon Research Institute to United Pharmaceutical proved that each of them was a smooth operator.
Lin Qi responded to each of them, and they exchanged contact information. With that, they were all formally acquainted.
Just as everyone was busy socializing, the Door to the large-scale integrated laboratory, H4-401, opened once more.
The newcomer was dressed in a white researcher’s uniform, but it bore the logo of Ninghang Technology, not Liu’s Heavy Industries or United Pharmaceutical.
"Minister Wei, is everyone here? If so, the project briefing can officially begin."
Ning Hao said to Wei Wutao as he entered the laboratory, carrying a silver-white, encrypted metal briefcase.
"We can begin."
Wei Wutao nodded at Ning Hao.
Following this, Wei Wutao led everyone to a small conference table in the center of the laboratory.
Including Wei Wutao, Lin Qi, and Ning Hao, there were nineteen people seated around the table. All of them were elites, A-level Researchers.
As for S-Class researchers, Liu’s Heavy Industries had them, but Ning Hao himself had indicated that their participation was unnecessary.
Once everyone was seated, Ning Hao opened the briefcase and took out a device about sixty centimeters long and as thick as a person’s arm.
Lin Qi’s eyes were fixed on the device.
’This is the mission objective of the Highest-Level Mercenary Corps?’
’Would I get to see it this easily?’
Lin Qi didn’t believe the Mercenary Corps’ mission objective could be this straightforward.
From its appearance alone, Lin Qi couldn’t determine the device’s function or type.
But judging from its ports, it looked a lot like a modular, detachable Prosthetic Body.
In other words, it could likely be broken down into multiple components and assembled onto a person’s body.
Ning Hao cleared his throat and spoke. "Everyone, I’m sure you’ve all heard some news recently."
"We at Ninghang Technology have been making some big moves lately, which has attracted the attention of many factions. Many of them are asserting that our latest achievement is significant enough to define a new era."
"Furthermore, this achievement of ours may very well change the landscape of future corporate warfare."
Ning Hao didn’t rush to explain the device’s function, choosing instead to set the stage first.
"For this very reason, the Ninghang Technology board of directors has determined that we cannot handle the fruits of this research on our own."
"Therefore, we chose to cooperate for our mutual benefit. This was a decision reached in agreement with the board of Liu’s Heavy Industries—oh, my mistake, with the board of your company, United Pharmaceutical."
"Every member participating in this project will undoubtedly receive a substantial bonus from the company."
"Therefore, I hope that all of you will cooperate with me fully in the process to come."
After that lengthy speech, Lin Qi could tell that Ning Hao himself was extremely invested in this collaboration and would not tolerate any mistakes.
Beside Ning Hao, Wei Wutao spoke up. "Rest assured, Leader Ning. We have received instructions from the chairman. During this collaboration, we will be setting aside our company’s usual technology confidentiality protocols. We will do everything in our power to cooperate."
Ning Hao nodded, placed the device on the tabletop, and began his introduction.
"This device is one of the products of Ninghang Technology’s brand-new research. It’s a cutting-edge prototype. If we were to grade it using the standard system for Prosthetic Bodies, it would fall into the A-Class category."
"Next, I will demonstrate the device’s capabilities for you all."
"Minister Wei, have you brought the test subject I requested?"
Ning Hao looked at Wei Wutao, who nodded in return.
After he issued a command through the Intelligent Brain, a special structure rose from the floor.
’A live experiment?’
Even before the structure had fully risen, Lin Qi had already used his Spiritual Vision to see what was inside.
It was a cage, and inside was an M-Class Implanter with a full Prosthetic Body.
Based on his features, the condition of his Prosthetic Body, and even the installation technique, Lin Qi instantly recognized the man.
A gang member from Red Fruit City.
’If I’m not mistaken, his Prosthetic Body was most likely installed by my old man.’
’The installation was meticulous. You rarely find Prosthetic Doctors with that kind of skill in the outer districts of Red Fruit City.’
As the cage rose completely into view, all the researchers were startled.
They hadn’t expected to be witnessing a live experiment right at the start of the project.
Ning Hao, however, remained expressionless. He had performed this demonstration many times before.
At Liu’s Heavy Industries alone, he had already conducted numerous live demonstrations on Implanters of various classes.
Demonstrating it for the researchers now was merely a way to present the project’s results more intuitively.
After that, Ning Hao didn’t offer any more explanations, instead beginning to operate the device.
As Ning Hao operated it, a visible beam of red light shot out, aimed at the M-Class Implanter.
The red beam scanned over the Implanter’s entire body with incredible speed.
The next moment, sparks flew everywhere.
A short circuit!
The M-Class Implanter with the full Prosthetic Body was experiencing a total, system-wide short circuit.
The sight seemed somewhat familiar.
’If I remember correctly, this is exactly what had happened to Jingang, the new member of the Highest-Level Mercenary Corps, right after he joined.’
