flstandardbreds Chapter 1238
Chapter 1238
Zhou Shuwan looked at her quietly, her eyes gradually turning cold: "So, even if the price of this research is the lives of me and Xiaosheng, it doesn't matter to you, right?"
Lin Wei's tone was firm: "First, from beginning to end, I have only been doing research and have never thought of doing anything immoral. Second, from beginning to end, I have never thought of taking your and Xiao Sheng's lives, and I can assure you of that."
“A guarantee?” Zhou Shuwan suddenly chuckled softly, her laughter full of sarcasm. “Lin Wei, you are too naive and too arrogant. You have already opened Pandora’s box. You have no idea how much frenzy your research will ignite once it makes progress.”
"You ignited a flame of survival in the hearts of survivors in dire straits, but you have no ability to control its direction, let alone extinguish it. As the fire spreads, someone has to sacrifice themselves to quell the madness. Can you honestly say that it won't be me and Xiao Sheng who are sacrificed?"
Faced with Zhou Shuwan's questioning, Lin Wei remained unmoved, her face showing no emotion whatsoever, her tone indifferent to the point of being almost ruthless: "I am a researcher, and my duty is to develop all technologies that are beneficial to humanity from a scientific research perspective. The consequences you mentioned are too far in the future; I cannot predict them, nor will I bear them."
Zhou Shuwan looked at her, feeling only deep disappointment.
She used to admire Lin Wei.
I admire her for staying true to herself and dedicating herself to scientific research even in the apocalypse, never giving up on her pursuits even in dire circumstances.
That kind of resilience and perseverance is something many people lack.
But now, she has seen another side of Lin Wei.
Her goal was so intense, to the point of being obsessive, that in the face of this obsessive pursuit, she could discard anyone who stood in her way and any factor that might hinder her research without hesitation.
Such a person is too terrifying and too cold-blooded.
Zhou Shuwan paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Thank you."
Lin Wei was stunned.
This was the first time she had frowned since entering the room, her eyes full of confusion as she looked at Zhou Shuwan: "What are you thanking me for?"
"Thank you for making things so simple."
Zhou Shuwan changed the subject and asked, "What did you find out using my blood?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Wei shook her head frankly, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible frustration: "No. The base's existing technology is too outdated, and the instruments are not precise enough. Moreover, I don't have a formal background in medicine and genetics, and after all this time, I haven't made any progress."
Zhou Shuwan remained calm and asked again, "So, what's your next step?"
Lin Wei looked up and gave her a deep look, but didn't say anything.
Originally, she hoped that with this research, even if it was just to find a clue, she could persuade Captain Qin.
If the base can take the lead in an official capacity, everything will go much more smoothly, from blood sampling to systematic genetic monitoring.
At that time, she can openly collect the gene sequences of Zhou Shuwan and Xiao Sheng, regularly monitor their gene expression changes, and record their gene fluctuations in different environments.
It's even possible to collect their hair and dander as comparison samples, which is far more convenient and accurate than secretly drawing only a tube of blood as we do now.
But despite all her efforts, she made absolutely no progress.
Without any concrete results, those words seemed pale and powerless, so naturally, there was no way to speak to Captain Qin.
Zhou Shuwan noticed Lin Wei's silence and roughly guessed what was going on. She then asked, "Xiao Sheng and I are just more sensitive to different directions. Do you really think that discovering the secret of this talent will help everyone live better lives?"
These words seemed to touch a nerve in Lin Wei, and she suddenly raised her head, looking at Zhou Shuwan with an extremely strange expression.
“Xiao Sheng is no good. His talent is in navigation. But after the Haiboil disaster, the sea has become a dead end. We are all trapped in this tiny base and cannot navigate freely at sea. His talent is no longer of much use.”
As she spoke, her gaze was fixed on Zhou Shuwan, her voice gradually lowering, carrying a hint of almost dreamlike fervor.
"But you can. I've heard many legendary stories about your family. The minerals and hydrothermal vent fish are so precious. How did you find them? And how did you transport them back?"
"I heard that when you first joined the base, you even had your own cruise ship. Back then, cruise ships were incredibly valuable, and I've always wondered why your family was able to own one. What secrets are hidden behind that?"
"It wasn't until I overheard them talking about it that I learned most of the whales in our base's inventory had been stolen long ago. But over the years, people have been continuously feeding fresh whale meat and other supplies into it. If it weren't for that, the Nanyang ship wouldn't have been able to hold out until now..."
Her gaze was strikingly bright as she looked directly at Zhou Shuwan: "No one but you could have done these things. Am I right?"
Zhou Shuwan looked at her quietly, her face remaining calm and expressionless.
Sure enough, she guessed it all.
A chilling killing intent quietly grew in his heart.
Lin Wei grew increasingly fervent, her tone filled with longing: "I always felt that as long as we could uncover the secrets of your talent and find the source of your power, our chances of surviving in this desperate situation would be greatly increased, and we might even be able to completely escape our current predicament!"
Hearing her words, Zhou Shuwan suddenly found them utterly ridiculous and almost burst out laughing.
Lin Wei froze instantly.
Zhou Shuwan finished laughing, slowly suppressing her smile, and looked coldly at Lin Wei, saying each word clearly: "Do you think that in this world, riddled with holes and devastated, where even basic food and clothing are difficult to maintain and all resources are extremely scarce, what use would it be if you made a breakthrough?"
Lin Wei's expression changed slightly, and the fervor in her eyes gradually faded.
After a long while, she raised her head again, her tone calm: "I know what you want to do by inviting me here today. I am also well aware of your family's capabilities, so I have not dared to be careless in the slightest from beginning to end."
“A few days ago, I told Captain Qin everything I had done and all my guesses about your talent. If anything happens to me, Captain Qin’s first suspects will be you, Qi Mingyu, and your brother Mu Mu.”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Shuwan lowered her head and smiled.
At that moment, she suddenly realized that she and Mu Mu were actually very similar.
They all have a ruthless streak deep down, and they never passively submit to others or allow themselves to be manipulated.