SWDnovel Chapter 1586: Deja Vu (3 more monthly tickets requested)
Chapter 1586: Deja Vu (3 more monthly tickets requested)
Chapter 1586: Deja Vu
After Qu Jianlei left the Luo family, he was teleported back to the Dawn Base.
The cost of a transmission is not low, but there is no other way, he has so many things to do.
As a result, not long after he returned, the military came to inquire about why Digital Phantom wanted to help the Luo family.
Qu Jianlei’s answer was that we, Digital Phantom, do not need to account to anyone for our actions.
This kind of tone... the military can only accept it. There is nothing they can do. This team is really that domineering.
But fortunately, they were sure that the other party had indeed taken action, and they knew what to do.
Four days later, news came from the government's scientific research spaceship: the researchers responsible for gene editing had arrived.
Qu Jianlei drove the starship into space, and the other party actually expressed the hope of having a face-to-face meeting.
The person who came turned out to be a Supreme. He introduced himself and said that he was currently in charge of several genetic research projects.
He said that he was not particularly good at cutting-edge topics in genetic research, and what he was best at was integrating various research directions.
So the main purpose of his coming was to explain the current status of the project to Digital Phantom.
The Empire has been conducting genetic research on locusts, trees, and Asuras for some time.
The genetic units of these three alien species are very different from those of known species.
Because it is different from previous cognition, it is not easy to crack. The most critical thing is that it takes too long.
Just like when the human genetic code was first cracked, it took a considerable amount of time.
Analyzing each piece of genetic code requires a lot of verification.
Therefore, this supreme being believed that unless he could fight against alien races for hundreds of years, the analyzed genetic code would not be of much use.
However, even though it was known to be useless, the empire still had to conduct research. It would rather have it prepared and not used than not have it available when needed.
Besides, no one knows how long this battle will last.
Qu Jianlei was a little disappointed when he heard this. He thought he had oversimplified the matter.
Originally, he thought that the empire had enough experience in genetic research and that analyzing the genes of alien races should not be difficult.
Who would have thought that there is such a saying... It is true that if you don't do a certain field, you won't understand it clearly.
However, Zhigao came here specially for a purpose, "Although the research progress is slow at present, there are ways to speed it up."
Seeing the other party's hesitation, Qu Jianlei understood immediately, "You mean... you need artificial intelligence assistance?"
"Right," Zhigao nodded and explained carefully, "I heard that your team has been helpful to different war zones of the military?"
The implication is clear: the military already has it, so why can't the government have it too?
Qu Jianlei shook his head decisively, "The military's decision is just a temporary solution, and we have an agreement."
"You should also be aware that the potential threat of artificial intelligence... still exists."
The big-headed butterfly couldn't help but turn half a circle, "No way!"
"Don't make trouble," Qu Jianlei calmly comforted it, "I am doing this to protect you. Aren't you afraid of being investigated by the government?"
Zhigao looked helpless, "If that's the case... that's a pity."
"I have a suggestion," Qu Jianlei said seriously, "You can consider opening your gene research library to us."
Isn't it just using artificial intelligence to study genes? If you can do it, we can do it too.
Zhigao was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously shook his head.
"The information involved in this gene research library is too confidential. If it gets out, the consequences will be disastrous."
Qu Jianlei also shook his head. "It's not interesting to say that. There are at least hundreds of companies in the Empire doing genetic research, right?"
So others can research it, but we can’t?
"That's not what I meant," the Supreme said with an embarrassed look on his face, "Those research groups...are only targeting some gene fragments."
A major project like genetic research cannot be accomplished by a dozen research groups.
Dispersed research is a last resort, and each research group can apply for its own project.
"We are not interested in the human genome," Qu Jianlei shook his head. "We only want the genetic decryption templates of alien species."
He really wasn't that interested in deciphering the human race's genes; studying those of other races was enough for him.
Zhigao pondered for a while before asking again, "What are your ideas for the direction of genetic research?"
If the other party just wanted to develop weapons specifically targeting different gene fragments, he would find reasons to refute it.
However, although Qu Jianlei doesn't know much about genetic research, his knowledge is not given in vain.
"First consider inducing genetic mutations to destroy the perfect form, and then consider targeting the weaknesses."
He really couldn't say more. This was the only idea he had. The more he said, the more mistakes he would make.
"Destroying the perfect form..." The corner of Supreme's mouth twitched.
The fact that the other party could say such a thing definitely shows that he knows nothing about genetic technology.
However, he was still a little unwilling, "What are the specific operations?"
"It depends on the situation," Qu Jianlei answered casually, "Even if we have a specific route, it's not convenient to tell you before the verification is complete."
He didn't explain the reason, nor did he need to explain the reason. Digital Phantom has always done his own thing.
The Supreme pondered for a moment, and finally sighed, "I will report it to the higher-ups."
This negotiation was not smooth, but Qu Jianlei believed that the other party would eventually send the template over.
Sure enough, they received a notice from the military the next day that the government agreed to open the relevant database.
The military really did not hold back. Instead, they asked Qu Jianlei, "Do you still need a supercomputing unit?"
This is of course necessary. Xiaohu’s tasks have increased and the existing computing power is obviously not enough.
Qu Jianlei simply opened his mouth wide and asked for three sets of computing units worth tens of billions of dollars, with a total amount of over 100 billion yuan.
The military was horrified when they heard this, but they finally said that they would send it over as soon as possible.
There is no way. Digital Phantom has made great military achievements. It would be easiest to solve the problem with money.
On the second day after the negotiation, Qu Jianlei handed over the task of receiving the goods to someone else and went to Tianbing Star again.
Almost at the same time, Luo Gaoheng, the head of the Luo family, was walking down from the starship.
Thousands of kilometers away from him, a military warship was slowly landing.
Luo Gaoheng did not come alone. In addition to the government guards, the military also sent people to understand the situation.
In the evening, he arrived at the manor where Luo Hanshuang was.
Someone from the Luo family came out to receive them, led by Xiao Baitian's uncle.
But it is obvious that Luo Hanshuang, who is of the younger generation, is the real core figure.
The Luo family had originally prepared a welcoming banquet, but Luo Gaoheng suggested that they should not eat yet and wait until the people from Digital Phantom arrived.
This is a display of awe for this powerful team, and it should be.
Shortly after nightfall, Qu Jianlei and Jing Yuexin appeared in Luo Hanshuang's courtyard again.
There was not only Xiao Baitian in the courtyard, but also her uncle, father, Luo Gaoheng, and two government officials.
Qu Jianlei and Jing Yuexin didn't feel embarrassed at all about breaking into other people's homes at night, and they were dressed like a typical spokesperson.
As soon as the beautiful lady in palace dress landed, she said, "Let's disperse the irrelevant people. They are of no use."
Upon hearing this, the others did not dare to say a word. Only Luo Hanshuang's father bowed and said, "Thank you for taking care of my daughter."
Then Qu Jianlei looked at Luo Gaoheng and said calmly, "Have you brought the items for the transaction?"
Luo Gaoheng smiled bitterly, "No... It's because someone coveted my family's things that this happened."
Qu Jianlei took out a cigarette and lit it silently: What you said makes it difficult for me to respond.
Luo Gaoheng continued, "Alas, the main reason is that this time, there are government officials following me, so my movements are restricted."
"Alright," Qu Jianlei waved his hand, "Then tell me, what injustice has your family suffered?"
In Luo Gaoheng's words, his two sons were simply cheated.
The raw materials they purchased did not pass the inspection, but they were basically fine. It was purely a momentary oversight.
After learning about the situation, they specifically expressed to the military that they were willing to recall the goods and replace them with a new batch.
Luo Gaoheng said, "The current military supply is one of our few pillar industries and a symbol of status."
"How stupid must our Luo family be to destroy our own reputation?"
"This is not difficult to verify," Jing Yuexin nodded and said calmly, "Who tricked you?"
Luo Gaoheng pondered for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "It should be the Divine Script Association."
The Luo family’s supplier was an old friend, but he didn’t even realize that there was a problem with the goods he supplied.
After the Luo family delivered the goods, people from the Shenwen Society came to their door and said that there were problems with this batch of military products.
The visitor said that if the Luo family was willing to cooperate, they could negotiate with the military to replace the goods.
The so-called cooperation requires the Luo family to hand over the original warriors' notes and related divine texts.
Faced with such rhetoric that was almost like blackmail, the Luo family certainly refused to agree. They would rather take the initiative to negotiate with the military.
Unfortunately, however, the military does not buy it - it is your own problem if you do not strictly control the production of military products.
At this point, Luo Gaoheng sighed, "They deserved to be investigated... People should pay the price for their mistakes."
"But even though we took the initiative to communicate, the military still insisted on investigating the whole family. This is too much."
Qu Jianlei paused for a moment before speaking, "To be fair, there is nothing wrong with higher quality control requirements for military products!"
"I admit this," Luo Gaoheng nodded calmly, "but besides legal principles, there is nothing more than human feelings!"
"Huh?" Qu Jianlei was a little surprised when he heard this. He rarely heard people talk about this.
Luo Gaoheng spoke in a deep voice, "This is the ancestral precept of the Luo family. We have always upheld the principle of being kind to others."
"That's unnecessary to say," Jing Yuexin interrupted him bluntly, "You should know very well how the Luo family declined!"
When the Luo family was at its peak, they never showed any kindness to others and were quite arrogant, which led to their decline after reaching their peak.
But this is not surprising. It is almost inevitable for the original warrior family that has prospered to the top to act more ostentatiously.
(It’s the third update again. I haven’t had any recommendations recently. I’m calling for monthly tickets to improve my ranking.)