Chapter 002: Treatment of Geniuses

Zhao Li let out a long sigh and secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. The assignment for the first week required two hours of practice every night, but last week, due to other reasons, Zhao Li only managed to practice once on Wednesday and once on Thursday, totaling two days, while the rest of the time was consumed by other matters

Hey, Zhao Li, do you know?" Johnny, from the same class, patted the distracted Zhao Li on the back, using an exaggerated tone filled with excitement to capture Zhao Li's attention

Young Zhao Li did not know what was special about white mice, but he understood that mice were something he feared. One day, he had the opportunity to see a real white mouse in his father's laboratory, and from his father and other uncles and aunts, he learned about the uses of these white mice. After witnessing a certain unfortunate white mouse being dissected right before his eyes, he completely understood the significance of white mice

Until the end of school, Zhao Li remained in this state of confusion. Others assumed it was due to his crush on his girlfriend suddenly leaving, but only he knew in his heart that this was not the case. While this was indeed part of the reason, it was by no means the main cause of Zhao Li's daze.

The reason for not starting practical training from a young age is primarily due to the developmental needs of the human body. Moreover, such profound skills cannot be understood or implemented without a certain foundational knowledge.

The effects of practicing these fundamental techniques vary for each individual; some progress quickly while others do so slowly, differing due to personal constitution and comprehension. Those who progress particularly rapidly often attract the attention of the government and military. Naturally, research institutions also seek to understand the reasons behind their exceptional abilities

In this era, the era where everyone receives compulsory education, almost no one is left behind. Due to the timely implementation of this reform, with the exception of those under eighteen years of age, the overall physical quality of humanity has undergone a qualitative leap.

As a result, Zhao Li developed an almost instinctive fear of the term "genius," which he equated with white mice. At least in Zhao Li's mind, white mice were creatures kept in captivity, only to be dissected by humans. By the time he grew up and truly understood the implications represented by white mice, Zhao Li had developed an extreme aversion to the notion of genius.

Zhao Li has a secret that he has never dared to tell anyone. He is a genius! Zhao Li's training speed in basic physical fitness techniques is more than 3.5 times that of an average person

"That makes it rather uninteresting; after all, she is your unrequited lover," Johnny remarked. Upon seeing Zhao Li's increasingly poor expression, he quickly corrected himself: "Girlfriend, girlfriend it is, really."

Moreover, the consequences of improving physical fitness through postnatal exercise seem to greatly enhance the genes of subsequent generations. Just as healthier individuals have a lower likelihood of producing weak offspring, humanity has thus improved from generation to generation. With the increase in human lifespan, the time available for education has correspondingly increased. Compulsory education has expanded from a mere few years to sixteen years, and by the time one reaches high school, it coincides with the age of eighteen, which is the legal age for adulthood.

Genius school? Military? Why? Zhao Li did not understand. A girl who had been his classmate for almost ten years, aside from being somewhat likable, he could not see anything particularly special about her. How could she be admitted to the genius school?

Li Mengdie's cultivation speed is 2.3, which already qualifies as genius, and she has even been admitted to a school for geniuses. So what does that make me? Others take a week to achieve such results, while I have only cultivated for two days. Strictly speaking, I have completed eight days' worth of cultivation tasks in just two days, and I have been assessed with a cultivation speed of 1.1. By this calculation, my cultivation speed is at least 3.5 or even higher, which is significantly more than 2.3.

"Hey, are you okay! It's a good thing that your crush has been accepted into the military genius school," Johnny comforted from the side. Seeing Zhao Li's expression was off, he thought it was because Li Mengdie had been taken away and they couldn't meet, so he offered kind words of encouragement.

"Cultivation speed, 1.1, normal. It seems you haven't wasted this week. You have passed, kid!" The instructor of the physical training class gave Zhao Li a hearty pat on the shoulder and said, "Alright, everyone in my class has passed."

Although what is widely disseminated is not the most profound, it can only be considered as the most basic form of exercise, which cannot elevate everyone to the highest level. However, it can safely and efficiently enhance everyone's physical fitness to at least several times higher than their original level

Unfortunately, a genius is a genius, and this does not change at all based on whether Zhao Li is willing to be a genius or not. Regardless of how much Zhao Li internally resists or is unwilling, it still happened. The first time he realized he was different from others was during the first internal energy class in his first year of high school.

Whenever Zhao Li thinks of the dissected white mouse he witnessed, he cannot help but shudder. Even during his high school studies, Zhao Li has always kept this thought in mind. Correspondingly, his own training speed has become Zhao Li's greatest secret

Perhaps, I will never see my long-time crush, Li Mengdie, again. It seems impossible for our lives to intersect anymore. Maybe there will be another opportunity to meet, but by then, she might already be an officer in a special military unit. Who can predict what life holds in the future, and who truly knows?

There are no toxic side effects, the cost is low, and the audience is uniform. After receiving systematic education, almost no one will develop anything akin to drug antibodies, and essentially, apart from those who are inherently intellectually disabled, even individuals with disabilities can practice. It is safe, efficient, does not affect genetic inheritance, and has almost no side effects. This method has rapidly spread throughout the world. A series of reforms triggered by this have also been swiftly implemented. It is safe, efficient, does not affect genetic inheritance, and has almost no side effects. This method has rapidly spread throughout the world. A series of reforms triggered by this have also been swiftly implemented.

Zhao Li can hardly remember what was said on that particular day. However, one sentence that remains vividly etched in his memory is what his father, reeking of alcohol and burping, said at the time: "Son, never strive to be a genius; geniuses are merely guinea pigs."

Previously, human scientists conducted extensive research, attempting to achieve breakthroughs from various aspects. Ultimately, a key breakthrough was made in the case of an individual practicing traditional Chinese Qigong.

On one side is his crush, and on the other is the treatment of a lab rat. Zhao Li has wavered between the two many times in his heart. Ultimately, he could not escape the fear of the lab rat life associated with *illustrations* and did not follow in the footsteps of his crush.

In modern high school curricula, internal skills courses have become indispensable. This is a new teaching plan implemented by the Ministry of Education that began two hundred seventy years ago

Geniuses are all guinea pigs. Zhao Li firmly remembered his father's drunken words, not daring to forget them for a moment. The military's genius school, ostensibly a school for geniuses, but Zhao Li knew that it must be under strict management, requiring various experiments to be conducted daily according to the demands of the administrators, followed by frequent data checks. Although the treatment offered would certainly be better than that of ordinary students, or even those of regular company employees, one thing is certain: there is absolutely no freedom, and when necessary, one may even be at the mercy of others.

"Hey, you really don't know," Johnny displayed a smug expression, waiting for Zhao Li to plead with him

I know. Do you think I, your father, interact with geniuses every day and still not know these things? Drunk people are particularly prone to speaking the truth, and Zhao Li's father is no exception. Moreover, he tends to be quite talkative

The time required for basic training is short, yet the effects are quickly noticeable. Human physical fitness, reaction ability, thinking speed, memory, brain development, and even lifespan can experience significant increases. Except for those who are too young and unable to practice due to physiological growth requirements and limited understanding, anyone who engages in training can achieve excellent results.

"Forget it then." Although concerned about Li Mengdie, one can find out the reason from others without having to see the smug expression on Johnny's face.

This time he managed to get through, and Zhao Li felt a cold sweat in his heart. Fortunately, he had managed to slip by; otherwise, he did not know how this formidable instructor would make things difficult for him. Everyone at the school knows that this gorilla-like man is famously known as the "Super Cool Official" who "invites you into the urn." Anyone who fails to meet his demands will definitely suffer.

Zhao Li's father is a researcher who has long been engaged in human engineering studies. When Zhao Li was very young, his father, after a rare bout of drunkenness, returned home and embraced Zhao Li. Whether it was due to work pressure or other reasons, he earnestly revealed his drunken thoughts to his son: "Son, you must be ordinary and healthy in the future; never become a genius."

The genius with profound internal energy surpasses ordinary individuals countless times in both physical fitness and mental development. However, the principles of qigong have not yet been thoroughly validated. Nevertheless, the practical effects are significantly superior to any methods that rely on drugs or other substances

Geniuses are all guinea pigs, a statement that may sound somewhat frightening, but Zhao Li knows that his father would never speak without reason. Ever since he understood the meaning of this term, he has known that all of this is true

As society has developed to this point, how to enhance the overall quality of humanity has become a primary goal for many scientists. How can we improve the quality of humanity as a whole? Naturally, it involves studying those individuals whose qualities exceed the average, who are generally referred to as geniuses

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However, this secret was never mentioned even by his parents or Zhao Li, let alone by other classmates and friends. The reason for this is rooted in a drunken remark made by his father on one occasion

Zhao Li remained seated in his chair, feeling somewhat dazed until the class began. Fortunately, his classmates were aware of his secret crush on Li Mengdie and assumed that his distraction was merely due to her absence, so they wisely refrained from disturbing him

Yesterday you were not here, and Li Mengdie was directly recommended by the school to the military's school for geniuses. Johnny knew that Zhao Li did not come yesterday, so he came early to greet Zhao Li: "After class yesterday morning, someone took her to complete the formalities, and she left in the afternoon"

What happened? What is going on? Looking left and right, I still couldn't find a familiar figure, and I couldn't help but turn back to call out to Johnny.

"Not so innocent, right!" Johnny looked at Zhao Li's performance with disdain: "At worst, I can find you two who are even more beautiful than Li Mengdie. Hey, there's no need to resort to violence if you're unhappy!" With an exaggerated tone, Johnny ran off with a smug grin.

Yesterday, the results of the training speed assessment were announced. Li Mengdie's training speed was 2.3, unprecedented in history, truly unmatched by anyone before or after. Even the municipal government was alarmed, and within an hour, the military sent representatives, promising a host of conditions and directly admitting her. Johnny was indeed perceptive; upon hearing Zhao Li proactively state the conditions, he did not hesitate or nitpick, but swiftly articulated the most critical reason.

"Why? Did something happen to her? Or did she transfer schools?" Zhao Lida anxiously turned around and grabbed Johnny by the collar: "How did you know?"

"What exactly happened to her?" At this moment, Zhao Li, who was already a bit anxious, could not care less about whether Johnny was playing hard to get, and said, "The two latest comics, hurry up and tell me." Although he could learn the details from others, Johnny had been a playmate since childhood, and the two often used these things to have fun.

"There is no need to look anymore; Li Mengdie is not here, and there will be no more opportunities in the future." Johnny knew who he was searching for with his glances around, and he struck him without a hint of concern.

If Zhao Li were to reveal his true situation, he would immediately be labeled as another genius, and then he could follow his crush to the genius school, perhaps from then on they would be inseparable, a perfect match in both talent and beauty. However, the words of truth spoken by his father when drunk lingered in his ears.

I am fine! Zhao Li's mind was blank as he was pulled back to his seat by Johnny

At that time, the naive Zhao Li curiously asked, "Dad, isn't being a genius good? Geniuses are really impressive."

Starting from that year, all high schools on Earth began to introduce internal strength courses in the first year of high school, aimed at improving the weak physical condition of Earthlings and gradually adapting to the demands of the interstellar era on human society as a whole

The differences in cultural heritage make it difficult for people from non-Chinese countries to understand the way of thinking of the Chinese, and they are even less likely to comprehend the profound ancient texts, meridians, dantian, and so on. As a result, Chinese has become a compulsory subject, which has been included in the curriculum since the beginning of primary education. Subsequently, the theory of meridians began to be popularized in middle school, while high school introduced practical courses on internal energy cultivation.

The cultivation speed is 2.3?" Releasing Johnny's collar, Zhao Li felt a brief moment of daze, his heart suddenly empty, his face pale, standing still in place.