PFC Chapter 522 "Infecting the World" - Male Mother (133)
Chapter 522 "Infecting the World" - Male Mother (133)
Lu Liruan thought Liao Tingyuan had gone mad.
How could someone say such a thing? Even if someone loves their job, they shouldn't... The problem is, he doesn't love his job either!
Lu Liruan's mind was a jumbled mess.
Teacher Liao seems to be just very dedicated.
Zhao Linchuan was also confused when he heard this.
He looked at Liao Tingyuan with an expression as if he had lost his hearing, trying to understand what he meant: "Brother Liao... what did you say?"
"Didn't you say that energy radiation can enter my body? Then let's see if I can contain this energy." Liao Tingyuan said casually, as if he were talking about something very ordinary, but what he said was quite surprising.
"No... Brother Liao... this won't do!" Zhao Linchuan refused without even thinking.
Isn't this ridiculous?
Zhao Linchuan never intended to bring energy radiation closer to people. What that energy is is still undetermined! But it's definitely not a good thing... Who knows what it might influence people to do if it gets close to them.
Those who leave the space and require treatment are all because they have been affected by the space.
Anyone who enters the space will be affected... If the energy radiation were actually placed close to the human body, it would be an unimaginable disaster, wouldn't it? Zhao Linchuan felt his scalp tingle just thinking about it.
“But your problem now is that you can’t convert the energy radiation back into the original carrier of infection. You must find a new carrier to contain the energy radiation,” Liao Tingyuan said calmly.
He seemed to be talking about things that weren't his own, and he analyzed things for Liao Tingyuan in an orderly manner.
"The search for new sources of infection... Haven't we been experimenting with that all along?" Zhao Linchuan tried to dissuade Liao Tingyuan from his idea. He swallowed hard and then said with difficulty, his voice becoming somewhat hoarse with anxiety.
“We’ve done so many experiments, and all we’ve gained is making the source of infection more unstable…isn’t that right?” Liao Tingyuan asked him in return.
The experiment never yielded any results, a fact known to everyone who participated in and witnessed it; it was no secret.
The reason they were informed was to encourage everyone to come up with a solution, since there were no other avenues to explore. So, they sought everyone's collective wisdom, but after so much time, there has still been no progress.
Although Zhao Linchuan didn't mention it much, the pressure on him was increasing.
He is the only one with the ability to "transform," which means that no matter what happens, he will be the one to clean up the mess. However, his ability is not unlimited, and due to various factors, the difficulty he faces in transforming energy radiation is also increasing.
Who knows, one day his abilities might not work anymore.
For example, today...
Zhao Linchuan wanted to convert all the energy radiation back, but he couldn't seem to get it out of control.
He had been trying his best until just now, even though he tried his best to remain calm.
But how to wrap things up today... he had no idea, nor did he have a conclusion.
Zhao Linchuan thought: Brother Liao must have seen his predicament before making that suggestion.
But this suggestion was simply too absurd. Zhao Linchuan felt that he would never try it.
This is no longer a question of whether it can be done or not; Zhao Linchuan felt that this would simply destroy a person!
Even if it were anyone else, no one would agree, right? Zhao Linchuan thought, feeling that no matter which colleague was present today, they would absolutely not agree to Liao Tingyuan's suggestion just to resolve the current situation, right?
Zhao Linchuan felt that even if the energy radiation reached the threshold and formed a space, they could simply enter the space again and find a solution, which was better than making such an inhumane attempt.
He wanted to advise Liao Tingyuan, saying, "Even if there's no way now, there will definitely be a way later. Don't get too hung up on this..."
For some reason, Zhao Linchuan now felt that Liao Tingyuan was stuck in a rut.
Although Liao Ge himself doesn't seem to have changed much.
"When will you be able to come up with a solution?" Liao Tingyuan asked him softly, his light-colored eyes fixed on the other man.
Zhao Linchuan suddenly felt his hair stand on end... He had never felt this kind of atmosphere with Liao Tingyuan before.
Liao Ge's eyes were frighteningly cold.
This was different from his usual demeanor, which seemed to detach him from the crowd.
At that moment, he was sharp-tongued, meeting Zhao Linchuan's gaze. Zhao Linchuan felt a stinging sensation from his gaze.
Zhao Linchuan didn't understand what had happened in just a short while.
This caused Liao Tingyuan's attitude to undergo a strange and rapid change that Liao Tingyuan could not understand.
"This matter will only become more and more unsolvable as it drags on. We can't think of a solution now, and we might not be able to find one after entering the space. So what? Just keep dragging it out? Let's see how far the space will spread. Are you trying to conduct this experiment?" He continued, his words not sarcastic, but simply cold and straightforward.
"Brother Liao..."
Zhao Linchuan opened his mouth, but had no idea how to answer him.
Because indeed, what should we do?
If no solution is found, how will this end? This is a question that has been weighing on everyone's minds for so long.
Everyone was thinking, but no one spoke out...
Because saying this would put more pressure on Zhao Linchuan: in the end, this matter would depend on his ability, and what if he couldn't do it?
What if there's no way to solve it?
What will the consequences be? Will they be severe? Will they reach a point that they can't even imagine now?
A few years ago, our understanding of space was only more vague and uncertain than it is now.
This is also one of the reasons why everyone tacitly agreed not to tell Lu Liruan so quickly.
They all came from that time...
I felt completely lost at that time, as if everything was unfathomable, and my worldview had been suddenly and utterly altered, plunging me into darkness.
There is no solution and no end in sight ahead.
This feeling is not pleasant...
Even if the problem ultimately needs to be resolved, not everyone will bear the responsibility. But as part of it, no one can escape unscathed.
When you learn something dangerous that others don't, your life becomes filled with anxiety, and you start to think about this issue.
People can put a problem down when it has an answer, but when a problem has no answer, it only triggers endless thinking and endless panic.
Lu Liruan is still too young, and I feel that she probably wouldn't understand if I told her these things.
Especially when she sees familiar people and things around her becoming unfamiliar... all of this makes her feel scared.
Lu Liruan is a very sensitive girl, which everyone can sense.
Suddenly, she had to accept something she had never heard of before. The initial calmness suddenly turned into something profound, even somewhat terrifying.
As friends, colleagues, or seniors, they hadn't quite figured out how to approach the young woman.
Although this is a path that everyone must take...
Today's scene was something they had never expected.
This is probably the worst possible way...
Even Gao Shiyi just exchanged a glance with An Tang and sighed, indicating that she was indeed powerless to do anything about it.
What else can be done?
The girl has already found out completely, so the only way out is to "confess".
Especially considering Liao Tingyuan's current condition...
An Tang read the meaning in Gao Shiyi's eyes: "If you want to lie, you can't find any other reason!"
An Tang thought to herself, "Don't lie to me... I'm out of ideas and energy."
Lu Liruan was unaware of the subtle tension between them. Her attention was completely absorbed by what Zhao Linchuan was telling her.
Hearing Zhao Linchuan say this, Lu Liruan felt that Liao Tingyuan, whom he mentioned, seemed quite unfamiliar...
Lu Liruan had never even heard Liao Tingyuan speak such sharp and incisive words, which remained so even when relayed by a third party.
Moreover, Lu Liruan felt that Teacher Liao was not the kind of person who would suddenly take on everything.
It's not that he lacks a sense of responsibility, but rather that he is an extremely cautious person. This is especially evident when he is alone in his own space.
Every step was taken very carefully, without ever being reckless or ignoring any safety issues in the pursuit of speed.
Could it be... because I'm a newbie?
At this moment, Lu Liruan had this question in her mind. The Liao Tingyuan described by Zhao Linchuan was different from the one she knew. No matter how she thought about it, something felt off.
Perhaps it was because Teacher Liao was still relatively young at that time...
When the word "young" flashed through Lu Liruan's mind, she subconsciously felt that she might be being too harsh on Teacher Liao's age!
But he quickly refocused his attention on serious matters: now is not the time to dwell on these things!
He suddenly asked to use his own body for experiments?
Lu Liruan thought it was remarkable that she could come up with this solution in such a short time.
She didn't understand what Liao Tingyuan was thinking at the time...
What is his thought process like?
Does this mean we shouldn't value ourselves? Does this mean we shouldn't take our bodies seriously?
Or do you think you'll be fine...?
Although Lu Liruan was hit head-on by the sudden event, her mind was in a mess.
Yet she remained remarkably perceptive, possessing an almost animalistic intuition that allowed her to quickly and clearly grasp the differences between Liao Tingyuan's portrayal in the narrative and her own experiences.
If Teacher Liao's personality hasn't changed much, does that mean he has other ideas?
Or rather, he knew something in advance...
Lu Liruan turned her gaze to Liao Tingyuan.
Liao Tingyuan was slightly anxious because Lu Liruan wouldn't look at him no matter what he did, and he couldn't come up with any explanation.
But at this moment, Lu Liruan looked at him with scrutiny and probing.
It didn't seem like he needed an explanation, and for a moment, Liao Tingyuan didn't know what to do.
At this moment, the young girl left him unsure of how to treat her... He could only stare at her, letting Lu Liruan look him up and down.
He felt extremely guilty for keeping such an important matter from Lu Liruan, leaving the young girl in the current situation.
This emotion swept over him... Liao Tingyuan had no idea how to resolve it.
Seeing that no one was speaking, Zhao Linchuan continued speaking on his own.
Completely unaware that the people in the room were each harboring their own thoughts and even exchanging ideas silently, he was the only one who was earnestly and passionately recalling every detail of that time.
Zhao Linchuan was speechless when Liao Tingyuan asked him the question, and he didn't know how to answer him, but he still silently insisted: "No! I definitely can't do this kind of experiment!"
"If it doesn't work, so be it, Brother Liao. But what if it did work?"
The room was dimly lit, and Liao Tingyuan stood in the corner, his features almost hidden in the shadows.
But Zhao Linchuan felt that he saw him slightly raise the corners of his mouth, as if he was showing a smile.
"If it succeeds, wouldn't this energy radiation find a new carrier of infection?"
Zhao Linchuan was speechless.
That's not how it's calculated!
"Brother Liao, there are too many uncertainties, and I can't make this decision!"
Liao Tingyuan didn't make things difficult for him; instead, he dialed the number directly.
A faint hissing sound came from the phone; because it was on speakerphone, Zhao Linchuan could tell that the signal was weakening.
This is not a good sign.
Once the signal is completely lost, it probably proves that the space here has already formed.
Although the connection was a bit intermittent, it finally went through, and the boss's voice came from the other end: "What's wrong? Is the mission not going well?"
Although it was very late, the boss's voice still sounded as steady as ever, and even a little energetic.
Zhao Linchuan first reported on the situation at the scene.
The boss pondered for a moment: "Your two voices are indeed somewhat distorted. So there's no way to re-transform them into the original infection vector?"
The boss's tone didn't reveal whether he was in a hurry.
Before Liao Tingyuan could speak, Zhao Linchuan repeated what Liao Tingyuan had just said: "Boss, please persuade Brother Liao, I can't do this!"
But to Zhao Linchuan's surprise, Liao Tingyuan stood aside without even saying a word.
There was a moment of silence on the phone, and just when Zhao Linchuan thought the signal had been cut off, his boss's voice came through again.
"If there are no other options, we can give it a try."
"Boss!" Zhao Linchuan was startled.
Why would the boss make this decision?
Even Brother Liao didn't try to persuade him... He just thought the hypothesis was absurd, and the boss actually said he could give it a try. Why?
Is this something that is acceptable?
Doesn't the boss consider anything?
What's going on... Why is everyone so impulsive today? Are they being affected by energy radiation? Zhao Linchuan couldn't help but wonder.