Chapter 004 Research Center
Li Heng could feel that his body was consuming energy. After several hours, he began to gradually feel hunger. However, all the energy consumed was supplied to his powerful body, and not a single bit was used by his brain
Received. A mechanical sound echoed as the wheels beneath Li Heng's hospital bed rolled forward, carrying him along the metallic corridor, while the silver machine guns on either side of the corridor remained trained on him.
Li Heng nodded to indicate his understanding. Seeing this, Zou Yi spoke up: "Number 2237, take him to the secondary laboratory"
Most of the deep memories in a person's brain consist of various bodily sensations, and many trivial pieces of information have been erased overnight, propelling the evolution of the body. For instance, memories from early childhood are almost as untraceable as those from the past
Seeing his son frowning, Wang Fantian asked, "Is something wrong?"
The researcher did not speak; he retreated to a corner and waited silently. Given the unusual circumstances, his best option was to act according to instructions while keeping a distance from this suspected anomaly.
Wang Ziyun no longer spoke, and Wang Fantian silently contemplated. Just like the past decade or so, the communication between this father and son was always minimal, and this enormous villa often served more as a residence than a home. Wang Ziyun was always at school, while Wang Fantian was always at the company
The XX Biological Gene Research Center, after a thorough disinfection, Li Heng has arrived in the laboratory, lying on the bed with his upper body exposed. Only one fully protected researcher is accompanying him to conduct various routine examinations
Wang Fantian and Ye Wan both smiled knowingly as they watched their bouncy daughter. Compared to their always calm son, their lively daughter allowed them to better appreciate the joy of being parents
I am sorry, Father the prince silently said to himself
Prince Yun furrowed his brows slightly, knowing that with Li Heng's character, he would not casually ask him to do something, especially when it involved seeking out his father. Considering his unusual physical condition and the phrase "the body has changed," it likely would not be a simple change.
The researcher stared blankly at the scene; he was a recent master's graduate who had just joined and was currently mainly involved in data collection and analysis for some inconsequential projects, without any decision-making authority
Watching the researchers retreat and ignore him, Li Heng also fell silent, closing his eyes to quietly organize the information in his mind. It had only been a few hours since he woke up in the morning, yet he had already absorbed information comparable to that of the past several months. However, he felt no fatigue; on the contrary, his thinking speed was increasing.
At this moment, an unexpected situation occurred. After realizing it, he immediately applied to speak with the laboratory supervisor.
The human brain accounts for approximately 2% of total body mass, yet it consumes about 20% of total energy, with energy consumption continuing to rise during periods of thought
Dala la - you have an important message
However, this was merely a trivial matter, insignificant amidst the myriad affairs of the entire Southern Region, and since there were no significant discoveries thereafter, he ceased to pay further attention to it
He did not lie, but he concealed some key details. Since Li Heng was aware of his father's identity yet chose to seek help, the so-called "changes in the body" may not be a trivial matter
At 1 PM, the dark clouds dispersed, and the sky cleared once again. The air after the rain carried a hint of earthy scent and the fragrance of fresh grass
Thirdly, the energy corresponding to the amount of information. Currently, Li Heng has stored in his mind an amount of information equivalent to the total memory of an ordinary person with an exceptional memory over twenty years. If all of this were to be extinguished, the energy that could be exchanged would be comparable to several tons of TNT explosion, which is also the reason he dares to come here
"Is it the one called Li Heng?" Wang Fantian replied after a moment of thought. A few years ago, he had looked into this matter because his son had rarely sought his help; it was about a person with some physical abnormalities who was collaborating on research related to intelligent assistance programs
Wang Fantian, upon hearing this, checked the specific information regarding the research center and the project that Li Heng was involved in on his smartwatch. After a brief contemplation, he nodded and said: "Sure. This should be the last time your friend from the library participates. The confidentiality agreement for the project will soon be lifted, and I can take you all there."
Watching this scene, Prince Yun also smiled. His only dissatisfaction with his father was that he had neglected his mother due to being busy with work. Now, the family was finally sitting together after a long time, and the slight resentment in his heart had unknowingly dissipated.
With the current amount of information, reverting to his original body would require him to erase many important memories, which could lead to unknown changes in his personality, something he cannot accept
The mechanical prompt sounded, and the metal door opened. The middle-aged man from the earlier footage had changed into a blue and white protective suit, wearing a transparent helmet as he walked at the front, followed by several other individuals in similar attire.
A few minutes later, Wang Fantian broke the silence and said in a deep voice: "Alright, do what you want to do. Life is unpredictable; just ensure that you do not have regrets." He extended his hand to pour a cup of tea and drank it all in one go
A slightly transparent image appears, depicting a middle-aged man in a white lab coat, with somewhat disheveled hair, who is currently writing an experimental report
Secondly, the range of change is limited to the bodily cells that one can directly control; once they are detached from the body, one can no longer influence them
The routine blood draw encountered an issue. The researchers were operating the instruments in an attempt to extract Li Heng's blood; however, the small needle tube beneath the robotic arm seemed to be pressing against the skin like a needle on leather, with the indented skin and blood vessels not being punctured, but rather the slender needle tube was bent and deformed under pressure
"It's alright, I have also been here for a few years, so I understand some of the rules," Li Heng replied calmly, having prepared himself for this moment since he decided to come over
The smartwatch on Prince Yun's left wrist emitted a notification sound, and he curiously opened it to check. Aside from his family, only a few people knew this private number of his
First, the more chaotic and disordered the information is, the lower its value becomes. Its impact on the material world diminishes, and it is also the first to be extinguished and consumed.
The family has decided on today's itinerary, and Wang Ziyi happily bounced up from the sofa. It is a rare holiday, and she can go to her brother's school to play. She has decided to take more photos with her brother later, to enjoy them slowly at home.
Ding, identity confirmed: Zou Yi, Level 2 authorization, entry permitted
Ye Wan poured a cup of tea from the teapot and sipped it delicately. Sitting beside her, Wang Ziyi noticed her mother observing the scene with a detached demeanor and leaned closer to her ear, whispering, "Mom, aren't you going to say something?"
Ye Wan said to Wang Fantian: "Alright, stop putting on a long face. It's rare for the family to be gathered together."
It is simply like a living wish machine, where inputting information can yield the desired answer. Li Heng understood that the only thing that had truly mutated was his own brain; the changes in his body were merely unconscious actions during last night's sleep.
Zou Yi nodded, precisely because Li Heng had conducted multiple research examinations here, the laboratory personnel were familiar with his behavior patterns, thus they only followed the standard procedure for level three security.
Unfortunately, his time is too limited; if he had enough time to absorb the information, perhaps he could restore his body to its original state
Seeing Wang Fantian approve of her son's choice, Ye Wan also unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. Although she had appeared calm before, she was well aware that even without her father's approval, Wang Ziyun would still insist on his choice. However, at that time, the relationship between father and son would be worse than it is now
It's fine, just let Old Wang think it through. Don't be fooled by your brother's approachable demeanor; he is just as stubborn as his father. I came today simply to encourage them to have a calm and sincere discussion. As for whether it will be successful, that depends on them; no amount of persuasion from outsiders will be of any use.
It was precisely by discovering this method of consuming information to recharge that Li Heng understood why his mind was not filled with a chaotic array of sensations like that of a super body
Wang Ziyun said: "Indeed, a very good friend. Since my sister is here today, why don't we go to hetushu.com? I can show Ziyi my university. That research center is right near my university, and after lunch, we can also visit my friend."
Watching this scene, Li Heng smiled and said, "Rest assured, since I have come here on my own, I will not run away"
Wang Ziyi also spoke up: "Yes, yes, Dad, smile more, the wrinkles on your forehead have increased again"
The silent atmosphere between the father and son seemed to lower the air pressure in the hall, and Wang Ziyi, watching from the side, felt a chill run down her spine, as if a stone were pressing down on her heart.
In the quiet hall, a faint sound of rolling wheels can be heard. A small robot leisurely approaches the sofa, holding a teacup and a teapot, and carefully places them on the glass coffee table in the middle.
Moreover, he can even directly energize the cells in his body by consuming the information in his mind
Years of research have made the researchers quite familiar with the process. Li Heng's body is almost indistinguishable from that of an ordinary person, so this is merely a final routine check. According to the thoughts of the personnel in the laboratory, after this visit, Li Heng will no longer come here.
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The researchers introduced the unexpected situation that occurred during the inspection, sending over the scene just now. The middle-aged man in the footage frowned as he listened, then spoke: "Close the main gate, implement Level 3 security, I will be there shortly"
Upon hearing the instructions from the opposite side, the researchers immediately activated Level 3 security. Subsequently, Li Heng, who was lying on the bed, had his hands and feet bound with blue straps. The ceiling at the top of the laboratory cracked open, revealing several silver machine guns aimed at him
Upon opening it, Prince Yun discovered a message from Li Heng:
The body has changed. Please help take your father to the Biological Gene Research Center
A middle-aged man named Zou Yi spoke to Li Heng, who was bound to the bed with a gun pointed at him: "Mr. Li Heng, I apologize for treating you this way, and I hope you can understand. Your body has undergone further mutations, and we must ensure the safety of the researchers here"
Moreover, after the fundamental information such as mathematics and language is obliterated, Li Heng doubts that he would directly become an idiot
After a few minutes of counting and looking at the diagram, Li Heng felt a slight tremor in the ground and turned his head towards the closed metal door of the laboratory. He was no longer limited to the hearing of an ordinary human; he could also perceive some infrasound and ultrasound, receiving information from them.
Wang Ziyun raised his head and resumed his usual gentle smile. He spoke, "It is a friend of mine; he needs to go to the XX Biogenetics Research Center this afternoon to assist with research. I am considering whether or not to go and see him"
I will remember what you said The prince also reached out to pour a cup of tea, tilting his head back to drink it all like his father
He spoke up, saying: "Now, in accordance with the previously signed agreement, we have the right to request your cooperation in conducting reasonable research work, including but not limited to blood tests."
The sound is emitted from the helmet of the protective suit, which contains a small sound device
Upon hearing that she could visit her brother's university, Wang Ziyi immediately nodded her head in agreement and widened her eyes as she looked at her father
If it is a highly confidential important project, Wang Fantian would not agree. However, this is merely a level 3 individual exoskeleton armor intelligent assistance project, and it is already nearing completion. Even if Prince Yun were to apply himself, it would be easily approved.
However, the world is never short of surprises
"Alright, I will listen to you." Upon hearing this, Wang Fantian revealed a smile, smoothing out the furrowed brows that had been etched for years. The mother and daughter served as a lubricant in the relationship between father and son; had they not been present today, perhaps the son would still remain silent, and he himself would not have been able to calmly consider the matter.
It seems that he is thinking a lot, but in reality, only a few seconds have passed in the external world. Gradually, the transformation into a multi-threaded mode of thinking has made Li Heng's thought process increasingly rapid
In the course of one morning, Li Heng arrived at some superficial conclusions
Without the intake of food for digestion, or the absorption of external energy, some information fades away from the mind. Subsequently, those evolved energy-storing cells exhibit a potential difference, allowing current to flow, and the body no longer feels hunger
Compared to the gentle brother in her daughter's heart, she is more aware of the stubbornness that lies beneath her son's seemingly easygoing exterior, which is identical to that of his father, so at this moment, she simply watches the drama unfold calmly from the side