Chapter 8, Fish and Meat on the Chopping Board

To alleviate this fear, the experimental subjects must be made aware of the experiment

Liu Wei smiled, seemingly not wanting to mention the K1 matter, and changed the subject, saying: "Let's talk about FOS. If I am not mistaken, it should be a secret military project related to genetic engineering, right?"

Is it really that amazing? Liu Wei raised the first question, which is also the only question

If it can be said that prior to this, Yuan Changqing was merely doing a favor to build a good relationship with the Military Intelligence Bureau for future interactions, upon seeing Liu Wei's calm and composed demeanor, Yuan Changqing could not help but believe that this deal was worthwhile and that the success of the FOS plan was already within reach

A large room with an area exceeding 50 square meters does not resemble Liu Wei's imagination; the furniture is not luxurious, and the decor lacks taste, exuding an air of scholarly heritage that is completely unrelated to a scientific madman

Regardless of anything, this is a project of genesis

The experimental base of FOS is located in Su Bei County, Jiuquan, Gansu, between the Yema Nanshan and the Danghe Nanshan, with the Danghe River nearby

Those who eagerly wish for Liu Wei's early demise are watching this experiment from a thousand miles away via video call

The intelligence community, which Liu Wei found to be in turmoil, thus attained a rare tranquility

Liu Wei's response truly left Yuan Changqing momentarily speechless

Upon seeing those documents, Liu Wei immediately understood that this was undoubtedly a highly classified secret research project

Liu Wei smiled, picked up his coffee cup, and waited for Yuan Changqing to continue speaking

Yuan Changqing's actions do have a certain rationale behind them

Jade Watermelon

Oh, I must have remembered incorrectly. Liu Wei nodded thoughtfully

Being looked down upon by others is undoubtedly a matter of great embarrassment

Yuan Changqing is inherently a person of great refinement; upon encountering Liu Wei, he chose to yield and did not dwell on the matter further

"Are you really a distant relative of Yuan Daitou?" Liu Wei asked as he returned the disposable plastic cup to Yuan Changqing

Please review the documents in the order of their numbers; feel free to ask me if you have any questions. Yuan Changqing handed the documents to Liu Wei and went to pour himself a cup of coffee

Then your family must be very wealthy and prosperous

As soon as the test results were out, Liu Wei was taken into a laboratory filled with specialized instruments

What does this have to do with Yuan Shikai? That was done by Sun Dianying. By the time Empress Dowager Cixi's Eastern Tomb was looted, Yuan Shikai was already dead

This time is different; Liu Wei's cultural competence is undoubtedly high

Yuan Changqing smiled, knowing that Liu Wei was beating around the bush, making small talk without any real substance.

Liu Wei is not very clear if there are any other people

Reaching this point is also due to Liu Wei knowing too much

"Not exactly wealthy or affluent, just moderately well-off," Yuan Changqing replied quite candidly

"Alright, even if you are right, wait for success." This seems to have particularly delighted Liu Wei, as it made this national treasure-level scientist fume with anger.

In the past, experiments were conducted on death row inmates, most of whom had low cultural literacy, making it difficult to understand the nature of these experiments

As Liu Wei was flipping through the documents, Yuan Changqing carefully observed the changes in his expression. However, he was greatly disappointed to find that Liu Wei's demeanor showed no signs of change, not even a hint of surprise.

Since the age of five, or more precisely, at three years and eight months, he has regarded the elder who guided him into K1 as an indispensable figure in his life

Those with such awareness are not limited to Liu Wei

There is no need for this either; anyone who can break into the laboratory base will certainly be able to open any type of safe

It is a guess, of course, not a wild guess or a mere illustration. I have heard some rumors about FOS while collaborating with MSS.

Before long, the two arrived at Yuan Changqing's office

After greeting, Yuan Changqing walked straight to the bookshelf, from which he took out a large stack of documents and a storage device containing video materials from a regular safe.

Liu Wei nodded and said, "So, do you know where Yuan Datou hid that jade watermelon?"

Liu Wei's ability to strike is indeed exceptionally strong

"That is quite something. Since nothing can be changed, asking is pointless; that would be a trivial matter." Liu Wei appeared very open-minded, as if he had long since set aside concerns about life and death.

Knowing how others have failed is beneficial to you

As the overall situation has been determined, those who had been advocating for Liu Wei have also quieted down

When signing the "Body Sale Contract," Liu Wei knew that it was not an organ donation agreement, but rather a voluntary participation agreement for the FOS clinical trial

"Come with me." Yuan Changqing seemed unaware that this action violated the confidentiality regulations

It is important to note that each K1 member not only possesses an extraordinary memory but is also capable of reading textual materials at a glance with remarkable speed

There are tea and coffee over there, feel free to help yourself

When leaving the MSS secret prison, Liu Wei knew that it was definitely not the unfamiliar professor who had come to his rescue, but rather Li Tingxuan

In the past few years, one hundred thirty-seven individuals have been sent in, and not a single one has come out alive

Yuan Changqing does not have complete confidence, nor does he have any other means

One matter should be treated as one matter; the previous troubles have yet to be resolved. Liu Wei does not wish to attract new troubles, especially not to have the Military Intelligence Bureau issue a pursuit order against him

Three days after his private conversation with Yuan Changqing, Liu Wei underwent his final comprehensive medical examination

We already know that the utilization rate of the human brain is less than 10%. The genetic difference that sets us apart from chimpanzees is only 4%. The remaining 96% of our genes are used to record ordinary information or are completely meaningless. If we could harness this 96% of our genes, even if only a small portion, humanity would usher in a new era. At that time, humans would no longer be merely human, but rather ... ... .

Yuan Changqing was momentarily choked, and the word "divine" that was on the tip of his tongue remained unuttered

"Don't you want to know more?" Yuan Changqing picked up the storage device, "This is the video data from the previous experiment; you should take a look."

Moreover, Yuan Changqing promised Li Tingxuan that he would do his utmost to preserve Liu Wei's life, and naturally he worked exceptionally hard.

It appears that there is no secret room in the room, nor is there a more secure safe.

It just hasn't succeeded yet

Do you know that distant uncle?

"How do you feel? Are you getting used to it?" Yuan Changqing brought over a cup of a translucent liquid. "This is a nutrient solution, used to regulate the body's acidity and alkalinity."

After mixing in K1 for such a long time, Liu Wei is very clear about the meaning of "Curiosity killed the cat"

Rest assured, I will not die

Letting a criminal escape is a light punishment compared to being dismissed from duty

Liu Wei drank it down without a second thought. Here, he is the one being taken advantage of, leaving no room for negotiation.

After learning that Yuan Changqing had taken Liu Wei away, Li Tingxuan no longer inquired about the matter

This is particularly refreshing

You have the leisure to concern yourself with those matters, why not inquire about the specific situation of FOS

Is it really necessary? Liu Wei walked straight towards the door

When the pig is fattened, it must face the knife

How do you know

Liu Wei is not as calm and simple as it seems

Liu Wei has never liked being passive, and therefore would not wait for MSS to come to him

After more than 100 clinical trials and failures documented in the *Atlas*, Yuan Changqing concluded that the mental state of the experimental subjects is of utmost importance

Of course, I do not know.

One thing is certain: Li Tingxuan must have reached an agreement with Yuan Changqing. If Liu Wei were to escape, Li Tingxuan would undoubtedly be implicated

Moreover, at the experimental base, there is food and drink, and one does not have to be restrained; life is quite good. Why would one want to escape

I do not want to die yet, nor can I. Even if you do not intervene, I will not die in the secret prison of MSS

The main body of the experimental base is located underground, while the surface is a village with dozens of households. The residents here are certainly not Tibetan herdsmen, but rather the families of the staff working at the experimental base.

The first thing that K 1 members undergo is solitary training, which is both a fundamental combat skill and a necessary capability for dealing with interrogation and torture

That is more like it; otherwise, I would have thought there was an issue with the confidentiality work

No. Yuan Changqing answered very straightforwardly

Beast

For three days, Liu Wei had been staying in the small room that Yuan Changqing had arranged for him

To gain insights for success from failure, one must analyze the reasons for the failure

Empress Dowager Cixi, renowned alongside the jadeite cabbage, is also referred to as the jadeite watermelon

I used to be skeptical, but now I know that the person from K 1 is indeed extraordinary

The Military Intelligence Bureau has a multitude of matters to attend to; it is impossible for them to focus on just one issue.

In simple terms, the fear of the experimental subjects towards the experiment itself is the primary reason for the failure of the experiment

Liu Wei nodded without saying a word

Of course, this is merely the calm before the storm

Can one success be achieved after one hundred thirty-seven failures

Liu Wei smiled dismissively, completely disregarding the security system here

I am like the fish and meat on the chopping board, subject to your will; whether to kill or to slice is up to you. Does it matter if I ask? Can it change the outcome?

Yuan Changqing was taken aback and stood up, saying: "You are so confident?"

Can you speak like a human? It's not that there hasn't been success, but rather that success is pending, do you understand? Yuan Changqing's patience is also limited

As long as it is known that he is still alive, even if he does not take the initiative to come forward, the MSS will find a way to eliminate him

Liu Wei contemplated escaping, but he did not do so

Yuan Changqing stood still for a while before coming to his senses, and then he revealed a faint smile

The more one knows, the earlier one dies

Of course, do you know how many pairs of genomes we have? Three billion! Yuan Changqing was a bit surprised; Liu Wei's comprehension ability was indeed extraordinary. It is worth noting that even the students trained by Yuan Changqing would take several years to fully understand the implications of that stack of documents

If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first Liu Wei also responded readily, saying this as he stood up

What is good to ask

I know that all of you in K 1 are quite capable. If you want to escape, the base guards won't be able to stop you at all. Yuan Changqing seems to be very aware of Liu Wei's abilities. Do you want to know what the FOS project is all about?

To ascertain Liu Wei's identity, a DNA test was also conducted

Leaving behind these two sentences, Liu Wei departed from Yuan Changqing's office

Even if Liu Wei is a scoundrel, he will not bring harm to Li Tingxuan

It was not until that day, when Yuan Changqing conducted a full body examination for him, that Liu Wei suddenly realized

All physiological indicators are normal. Before Liu Wei changes into a set of blue hospital attire, Yuan Changqing writes "Clinical Trial Subject No. 138" on his left arm

Before Liu Wei finished his cup of coffee, he had already gone through the stack of documents

Of course, do you think I am deceiving you? According to the family tree, Yuan Shikai should be my distant uncle.

As the saying goes, failure is the mother of success