I Can Control Resources

Chapter 363: Chapter 302: I’m a Badass, No Kidding

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Research Center 1, Weapons Manufacturing Department.

Under the guidance of a researcher, Fang Tangtang was touring the Weapons Manufacturing Department, drooling as she looked at one high-tech weapon after another.

And on her shoulder, Gao Xiaomeng was also looking all around, her deep blue eyes constantly glowing.

If one looked closely...

You could see that the images reflected in Gao Xiaomeng’s eyes were manufacturing blueprints, flashing by one after another like a camera.

"This design... is it a Laser Cannon?" Fang Tangtang pointed to a weapon in front of her.

"Yes, it is. This is the super Laser Cannon that Research Center 1 is developing. However, it’s a bit too bulky. Dean Lan is still working on improving it." The researcher nodded.

"Huh? This blade... looks like an Electric Saber?" Fang Tangtang’s gaze shifted to a uniquely designed personal dagger not far away.

"It is. But this Electric Saber is a bit different from ordinary ones. Inside..."

BOOM!

Just then, an explosion rang out.

The researcher froze.

Fang Tangtang was also stunned for a moment.

Then, the alarms began to blare.

"Explosion in Special Lab 1!"

"Explosion in Special Lab 1!"

"Cut the main circuit! Activate backup power!"

"Prepare for rescue!"

A series of announcements sounded over the PA system.

Not far away, Yi Qinglian and Zhou Jin, who were testing their hidden talents accompanied by two researchers, were also startled by the explosion.

"That was a huge explosion. What happened?" Zhou Jin’s test results weren’t finalized yet, so even after hearing the blast, she didn’t yank out the data cables connected to her.

"It seems there’s a problem in Special Lab 1." A researcher frowned. ’I don’t recall any of the Strongest coming over today, though?’

But if it wasn’t one of the Strongest...

’Who could be using Special Lab 1?’

Just as she was thinking this, a pained cry rang out.

The sound came from Yi Qinglian.

Unlike Zhou Jin, Yi Qinglian didn’t care whether the test was finished or not. The moment she heard the explosion, she forcefully ripped out all the data cables.

That one pull happened to coincide with the switch from the main circuit to the backup power.

As a result, she got electrocuted.

The voltage wasn’t too high, but it was enough to make every strand of her hair stand on end, giving her a trendy afro.

"..." The researchers.

"..." Zhou Jin.

"What is this piece of junk?! Your research center is... It’s making me so mad!" Yi Qinglian wasn’t really injured, but getting zapped for no reason was more than a little annoying.

Watching this scene, Zhou Jin could only shake her head.

’This young lady’s temper hasn’t changed a bit. But that’s to be expected; Yi Qinglian’s temper came from being spoiled since childhood.’

’Expecting her to change overnight?’

’Impossible!’

...

「Inside Special Lab 1」

Shrill alarms blared all around.

However, none of the four people in the lab paid them any mind.

Lan Ruosi was looking at Gao Neng with a serious expression.

Gao Neng wasn’t stupid. In fact, when he heard Lan Ruosi say something had come up, he had already guessed that the values of his hidden talents must have truly shocked Lan Ruosi and the others.

"Uncle Lan, will Gao Neng’s talents be reported directly to the council?" Shen Ning’Er’s voice broke the brief silence in the lab.

"Naturally. As a researcher, this is something I absolutely cannot conceal." Lan Ruosi nodded gravely.

"Mm, I understand. However, Uncle Lan, could you be selective about the scope of the report? For example, reporting only to Speaker Wu, and then letting Speaker Wu make the arrangements." Shen Ning’Er wasn’t surprised.

Lan Ruosi was the dean of Research Center 1. His duty was scientific research; he did not get involved in political matters.

Given that, he naturally couldn’t help Gao Neng hide any secrets.

"Report only to Speaker Wu? Hmm... You have a point. This matter is indeed too significant. If it were made public on a large scale, it could truly have some unforeseen consequences for Gao Neng. Alright, I’ll do as you say. For now, I’ll report only to Speaker Wu. As for how he arranges things, that’s not for me to worry about." Lan Ruosi hesitated for a moment before nodding.

"Gao Neng, do you know what your talents are?" Lan Xiaobing walked over, grabbed Gao Neng’s arm, and pulled him aside.

"What are they?" Of course, Gao Neng knew perfectly well.

’But I can’t say that I know right now. I have to pretend to be clueless to play along with Lan Xiaobing’s questions.’

"It’s absolutely astounding!" Lan Xiaobing seemed extremely excited. Then, she began to explain animatedly, gesturing with her hands and feet in front of Gao Neng.

"I did the math. You’ve tested for 23 talents that reached a value of 100%. Do you understand what it means to have 23 talents at 100%?"

"Not really..." Gao Neng shook his head, then added in his mind, ’Sister Xiaobing, please, praise me boldly. I can take it.’

"You don’t understand? My god! Twenty-three talents at 100%! In the entire Human Alliance population of five hundred million, I’ve never seen a second person with talent like this!"

"So you’re saying I’m one in five hundred million?"

"Of course! And most importantly, you have the hydrogen talent! Do you know what that means?" Lan Xiaobing grew even more excited.

"Does it mean I’m a human-shaped nuclear weapon?" Gao Neng guessed.

"Er... not necessarily. It just means you have the potential to be a human-shaped nuclear weapon. But a human nuke doesn’t just have the hydrogen talent; there’s also the isotope talent. As for how to get that... well, even my dad and I don’t know. But there’s one person who definitely does."

"Fang Tangtang?"

"Yes, yes, yes, she definitely knows! Since you have the hydrogen talent, you should consider asking her how to use it to generate isotopes!"

"Generate isotopes?"

"Of course! But that’s not the main point. The main point is, besides the hydrogen talent, you also have another terrifying talent!"

"Uranium?" Gao Neng blinked.

"That’s right, uranium! You knew?!" Lan Xiaobing’s eyes widened.

"No, I was just guessing again."

"You’re such a clever little devil, you could guess that too? Amazing! I’m starting to like you more and more. If I were ten years younger, I’d consider marrying you!" Lan Xiaobing said while patting Gao Neng’s forehead, looking as if she’d taken a real liking to him.

"..." Gao Neng.

’This topic seems to have gone a bit off track, hasn’t it?’

’Lan Xiaobing... is she attracted to my handsome looks, or my talented genius?’

"Alright, I’m just kidding with you. However, you’re very likely going to be in big trouble soon!" As Lan Xiaobing spoke, her tone became as serious as Lan Ruosi’s had been earlier.

Just then, the lab door was pushed open from the outside.

A crowd of researchers poured in.

Gao Neng and Lan Xiaobing’s conversation naturally came to an end.

"Dean Lan, what happened?"

"What’s going on here?"

"The machine... my god, it blew up?!"

As soon as the researchers entered, they saw the wreckage and were instantly shocked.

Lan Ruosi, however, wasn’t particularly worried.

This machine was indeed the only one of its kind in the Alliance.

But, coincidentally, he was the one who had built it. So, even if it were blown to smithereens, he could rebuild it.

"A-rank researchers will handle the cleanup. Everyone else, get out," Lan Ruosi said calmly, his composure unshaken by the crisis.

The lab involved too many secrets. Even the cleanup couldn’t be done by just anyone.

"Yes, sir!" Although the researchers didn’t understand how the machine had exploded, since Lan Ruosi didn’t elaborate, they naturally wouldn’t press the matter.

A few researchers stayed behind.

The other researchers quickly exited.

Meanwhile, Gao Neng and Shen Ning’Er were led out of the lab by Lan Ruosi and Lan Xiaobing.

As soon as they were out the lab door, Gao Neng saw Fang Tangtang and Gao Xiaomeng rushing over. What made him even more curious was the familiar figure trailing behind Fang Tangtang.

However, this figure had undergone a change.

The most conspicuous feature was the hair, with every strand standing on end.

"Huh? Classmate Yi Qinglian, did you get a perm? Is that the ’Explosive Electro-Perm’?" Gao Neng looked at Yi Qinglian’s appearance, tried to hold it in, and then couldn’t anymore.

Hahahaha!

He laughed heartily!

Hearing Gao Neng’s words, Fang Tangtang also saw Yi Qinglian behind her. In an instant, Fang Tangtang burst out laughing, just like Gao Neng.

The laughter of the two echoed through the research center.

Yi Qinglian’s face... was thunderous!

"It was you, Gao Neng! This is your fault!" Yi Qinglian finally put it together. ’The culprit is Gao Neng! He must have deliberately blown something up, and that’s why I got shocked. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t look like this!’

"???" Gao Neng was a bit dumbfounded.

’What does this have to do with me?’

Of course, he didn’t have time to ask right now. He just wanted to laugh, because Yi Qinglian looked absolutely hilarious. Especially her eyebrows.

They were standing on end, too.

It was too funny!

Hahahaha...

And while he was laughing his head off, Lan Ruosi had already taken a dedicated elevator inside the research center, heading straight for an office in the Federation Government Building.

「Five minutes later.」

There was a knock on the office door.

"Come in," came a dignified voice from inside.

Lan Ruosi pushed the door open and walked in.

"Oh? Dean Lan, you’re here? We were all waiting for you. How is Gao Neng’s situation?" Seeing Lan Ruosi enter, everyone inside focused their gazes on him.

"My apologies. For the time being, this is a matter I can only report to Speaker Wu," Lan Ruosi said, glancing at the people around him before taking out a form.

"Only to me?" The goat-bearded Speaker slowly stood up, but as he did, his expression had already turned extremely grave.

Because he knew that Lan Ruosi was not a man who joked around.