Hao Aiguo didn't know what SMMH meant, and Chen Xu himself didn't know why he said those words.
It wasn't because he was deliberately trying to look cool; it was because he genuinely felt that way!
A colossal scam of the century… Mivad… the cyber ghost… the organization Xu Jiang mentioned… the stamina recovery fluid… all these things are connected, as if by an invisible and intangible thread, yet no one knows how that thread links these seemingly coincidental events, nor where that thread leads…
At this moment, Chen Xu thought of an organization... X!
Within this invisible web of connections, Chen Xu couldn't help but consider a crucial factor... Organization X. Was this organization involved in this scheme? This organization possessed such high prestige and immense power in the world... and had they been lured into participating in the "Century Deception" plan by Chen Xu?
How could they possibly be excluded?!
After thinking it over, Chen Xu contacted the X organization...
Just as Chen Xu was contacting the X organization, Hao Aiguo was arranging for people to send the information provided by SMMH to the Chinese Academy of Sciences. At that moment, he also took a look at the information himself.
"Eosinophil damage... human immune deficiency... HCIV..." Hao Aiguo's face turned pale when he saw this!
It wasn't just him. Anyone with even a basic understanding of medicine paled after seeing this report.
Several experts involved in the research turned pale after seeing the report... not from fear, but from anger!
"What a joke! How could that be?!" How could the experts not know how serious immunodeficiency disease is? This is tantamount to letting soldiers taking this drug get AIDS!
Although the route of infection and mechanism of onset of HCIV are different from those of HIV, the result is the same, except that one cannot be infected. That's just living AIDS, and you can only wait to die!
How could this not excite these experts? Excitement mixed with immense panic… If what he said was true? Wouldn't they be the sinners?!
Colonel Huang, who came to deliver the message, sighed: "Gentlemen, let's not jump to conclusions so quickly. To be honest, none of us want this report to be true, but the words of that SMMH carry a lot of weight, and we must conduct a very detailed and thorough investigation. It's not that we don't trust you all; it's just that this matter is extremely important."
An expert slammed his hand on the report angrily: "He's framing us! Accusing us of murdering our soldiers with the drugs we made! Humph. I'll drink a bottle right now, and you'll see if it's poisonous!"
The old man was about to look for a sample of the recovery fluid when he was helplessly stopped by two soldiers under Colonel Huang.
These old men are all incredibly stubborn. The expert who was being held back was still jumping up and down: "SMMH is the god of the internet. Bah! Fine, whatever, what does a computer guy like him know?! Don't you understand the saying 'a trade is a trade'? Since when did it become his place to tell us what to do?!"
Colonel Huang was helpless. These old guys were all highly experienced and capable, and naturally they wouldn't listen to the opinion of an "outsider." Colonel Huang could only say, "Old Li, calm down, don't get so agitated. Whether SMMH is an outsider or not... is hard to say, because according to our information, the only drug currently on the market that can cure rabies infection... 'Rabies Buster,' is more than 90% likely to have been created by him."
Upon hearing this, the old man stopped jumping.
Those of them who work in bioengineering naturally know about Rabies Killer; it's the only drug in the world that can cure rabies virus infection! A milestone in the history of human medicine!
That alone gives SMMH the right to point their finger at them and criticize them!
These senior and highly capable experts are most respectful of those who are even more capable than themselves. These experts are different from those so-called "experts" who appear in the media every day, spouting off controversial remarks. They are truly dedicated to academic research. They hold high military ranks and positions, but their names are nowhere to be found in the media!
These are the real experts!
As for those so-called "experts," they only need to remember the following points. The first is to answer "this is normal" to everything, thus showing their extensive knowledge and others' ignorance. For example, if someone asks, "Why is Chinese football so unprogressive? Why is it getting worse and worse?", they would say, "This is normal because there are many unpredictable factors on the football field."
Furthermore, one cannot simply follow the crowd; it's also necessary to express differing opinions. Otherwise, wouldn't the experts just be echoing others? For example, if someone asks, "Chinese housing prices are too high; no one can afford a house," the expert will say, "Not at all. These prices are to maintain the high quality of life for urban residents." If someone asks, "Why are prices so high now?" the expert will say, "Not at all; it's to stimulate consumption." If someone says, "Chinese experts know nothing; all they know is eating," the expert will say, "No, we occasionally eat shit too!"
Of course, these old men weren't so-called experts; they were very dedicated. Since this wasn't a matter of laymen directing professionals, they all got busy, applying the information and data provided by SMMH to the drug trials one by one.
This kind of detection based on existing data is very direct and intuitive. If a drug is evaluated alone, it will only be based on a few important test values. It is impossible to take all aspects into account, especially for cells like eosinophils, which are not well understood in general, making it even more difficult to discover their drawbacks.
And there's another very important reason... a large amount of this recovery fluid must be ingested to produce HCIV, a half-celled, half-virus product, and HCIV takes a long time to engulf... you really can't blame these experts for this.
However, as they looked at the documents provided by SMMH, which contained very detailed test instructions, the experts broke out in a cold sweat.
The liquid described in this document is not a physical recovery liquid, but it is a similar product with the same mechanism of action and principle.
Although it's a targeted test, it's impossible to say that it can be done in just one night.
However, as they applied the data provided by SMMH, the experts' expressions grew increasingly grim... because they discovered that there was an 80% probability that the document was genuine. As for the final outcome... it was probably already predetermined.
Colonel Huang sighed: "Gentlemen, it seems we've almost reached our goal. This time, the god of the internet has won again. Alright, from now on, this laboratory will be on high alert. Professors, I apologize, but you will have to refrain from contacting anyone for the time being. We need to confirm the final experimental results first, and then... we need to thoroughly investigate the source of this drug."
Everyone present was highly skilled; how could they not understand the meaning of those words? Their expressions immediately changed: "Does the military suspect us of deliberately poisoning them?"
"No, no," Colonel Huang quickly explained, "You are all highly respected seniors, and this mistake cannot be entirely blamed on you. However, you are all now quite aware of the seriousness of this drug. Fortunately, it was discovered in time; otherwise, the terrible consequences would have been unimaginable. Therefore, this investigation is necessary, and I ask for your understanding."
Colonel Huang had one more thing on his mind that he didn't say... If this matter involved foreign forces, then the trouble would be much greater!
Chapter 288 Investigation (Part 2)
Chen Xu's attempts to establish contact with the X organization also failed to yield any results.
Because Chen Xu didn't really have any say in front of the X organization. Although the contact sent by the X organization was still respectful to him, Chen Xu couldn't just ask directly, "Hey, what the hell are you guys doing?!"
Therefore, Chen Xu could only ask questions indirectly based on the article "Reflections on the Great Deception of the 21st Century".
For example: What is the current progress of your research on human physical fitness?
Have you researched anything that could extend human lifespan?
What is the current status of drugs that target the brain?
Organization X answered all these questions, as they also needed the SMMH, which had taken the lead, to provide them with technical assistance. Judging from their research results, Organization X, as expected of someone who controls the world's technological lifeline, provided "satisfactory" answers to Chen Xu's questions. The Organization X's liaison excitedly stated that recently, their scientists had discovered a method to stimulate the brain and were using this method to find a stable, harmless electromagnetic wave. Theoretically, this could potentially unlock humanity's "forbidden zone"!
The so-called "forbidden zone of God" refers to the more than 90% undeveloped area of the human brain. Humans typically use less than 10% of their brain in a lifetime. Scientists speculate that if the entire brain were developed, it would trigger a series of chain reactions. The enhancements wouldn't just be limited to brain capacity, or simply intelligence and memory… but could potentially grant superpowers straight out of fantasy!
Upon seeing this, Chen Xu sighed. He subtly inquired whether Organization X had leaked the research findings of the "God-Making Project" to any other organization, and the answer was no.
Because Organization X knew that these products were still in the testing phase and had not yet reached true perfection, they wisely sealed all the research results, not leaking a single detail.
Chen Xu had nothing to say about their research; frankly, this was the mess he had created.
Although in the impending history, the X organization is indeed the initiator of the "21st Century Great Deception," Chen Xu has brought that time forward by at least ten years!
Their research was destined to be a failure.
But what will their failure bring to the world?
To be honest, Chen Xu is now truly regretting his actions. He hadn't foreseen the consequences of his expedient measures at the time. Or rather, he had anticipated something prematurely… and that something was like Pandora's box. Once opened, what would be released?!
But now the wheels of history are no longer something Chen Xu can stop. He has opened Pandora's box, and he must be prepared for the consequences.
“Let me reiterate,” Chen Xu said to the contact person of Organization X: “Our research is for the future of humanity, not to satisfy the selfish desires of ourselves or a particular regime. If you use the results of this research for war or for inhumane experiments, then our organization will take action, even if it means using deterrent weapons.”
The deterrent weapon Chen Xu referred to was the satellite laser weapon he had used to deceive those guys. He relied on this fictitious satellite laser weapon to intimidate the X organization, instantly reversing the balance of power!
The people of Organization X were completely taken aback by his sudden statement, his unexpected threat. They could only reply, bewildered, "Please rest assured, we also have our own moral bottom line. Our test subjects are all volunteers, and we will not use harmful research products on humans. Previously, we used animals for testing, only using them on humans after confirming their safety. We highly respect human rights, and we also abhor war."
Chen Xu had a complicated impression of the X organization.
They are an organization that hinders the free development of science and technology in the world, but at the same time they are also defenders.
Everything has two sides.
When Chen Xu chatted with Guan Yi and the others last time, he gained a deeper understanding of the cruelty of this world in the pursuit of interests. It could even be said that if the X organization were to release many of their research results, it would indeed be enough to advance the technological progress of the entire world by ten or even twenty years!
In that case, the X organization would not be without benefit; on the contrary, their benefit would be the greatest!
However, in order to maintain the orderly development of science and technology in the world, they did not do so.
From this perspective, Chen Xu had a relatively favorable impression of them.
Although their methods for dealing with those "disobedient" individuals were excessive, Chen Xu sometimes couldn't help but think... what if technology really entered a terrifyingly rapid development phase... like during World War II and the Cold War, or even more terrifying...
Many technologies are nearing or have already reached their limits and are due for replacement. However, once they are replaced, the impact on the world's economy and technology will be enormous. To give a simple example, there is the energy issue, which has been discussed countless times.
Just think about it, how much military spending does the United States spend each year on oil exports?
If, for example, China suddenly invented a stable method for using helium energy, then it would be equivalent to China controlling the energy lifeline of the entire world!
So what follows is destined to be a war.
Both the US and China say a war is unlikely because there isn't a fatal conflict of interest. However, once that conflict becomes irreconcilable, a super war between the US and China is inevitable. Since Organization X says they didn't do it, Chen Xu can't press the matter further; doing so would only raise suspicions.
However, Chen Xu still felt that things weren't as simple as they seemed. Unfortunately, Chen Xu lacked life experience; some things were beyond the comprehension of a child his age, something that so-called wisdom couldn't grasp.
Experience is, in fact, a part of wisdom.
Chen Xu put the matter aside for the time being, because it had reached a point where he could no longer intervene; he could only wait for news.
For the military, this was an incredibly shocking event.
The fact that the elite special forces unit, the Eastern Divine Sword Brigade, of 3,000 men, were equipped with this terrifying drug that could potentially cause soldiers to contract AIDS put immense pressure on the military!
After learning about this, the captain of the Eastern Divine Sword Battalion almost committed suicide to atone for his sins... because he was the one who strongly recommended that the Eastern Divine Sword Battalion use this medicine. The soldiers' daily high-intensity training was truly heartbreaking.
The point is, this physical recovery fluid has undergone rigorous testing, and its acceptance by the Eastern Divine Sword Brigade indicates that it's a product deemed qualified by the military. Therefore, it's natural to first test it on a military unit to assess its effectiveness. And the Eastern Divine Sword Brigade is indeed highly competitive.
But to my surprise, what I brought back was poison!
No wonder the captain of the Eastern Divine Swordsman almost drew his gun and committed suicide on the spot in his agitation.
Fortunately, the soldiers who carried out the order had made thorough preparations beforehand. Being soldiers themselves, they knew that many soldiers were hot-blooded and straightforward, so they subdued the captain the moment he drew his gun. They told him that this physical recovery fluid required long-term use to cause harm, and since the Eastern Divine Sword Brigade had only been equipped with it for a month, there shouldn't be any problems. Of course, a systematic check-up would still be necessary to determine the exact cause.
Fortunately, it was discovered early.
According to the eosinophil examination method specially provided by SMMH, the three thousand warriors of the Eastern Divine Sword fortunately had no problems.
Because Chen Xu was training at the Eastern Divine Sword training base this time. And although SMMH discovered the deadly factor in the potion, it was Chen Xu who first noticed something was wrong with the potion!
If it weren't for Chen Xu's miraculous stomach ache, the soldiers would still be foolishly treating the poison like a treasure!
So, under Instructor Wang's leadership, the captain of the Eastern Divine Sword Squadron and several vice-captains came to the training base to thank Chen Xu in person.
"Comrade Xiao Chen, if it weren't for you and your teacher this time, all three thousand brothers and sisters of the Eastern Divine Sword would have been finished! If someone suddenly contracted AIDS, not to mention anything else, those of us with families and responsibilities wouldn't be able to explain it to our loved ones when we got back! So, please accept our salute!"
A neat row of military salutes is the only way to express respect and gratitude.
Chen Xu, having some training, promptly returned a military salute.
The captain grabbed Chen Xu's hand and said, "Little Chen, we really owe you a lot this time. It seems like the best decision I ever made was giving you this special treatment! And I heard from Lao Wang that you did a great job, you did a fantastic job! We soldiers don't know how to repay this favor. We, the Eastern Divine Sword, have discipline. We can't help you in any official way... But, Comrade Chen, I heard from them that you really need bodyguards right now, is that right?!"
Seeing Chen Xu nod, the captain said, "We have some retired veterans. If you need, I can make a call for you. Some of them happen to be free right now."
Chen Xu's eyes lit up. A retired veteran of the Eastern Divine Sword?!
These are the elite of the elite!
Although he is past his prime, he is incredibly experienced!
Having someone like that as a bodyguard would be a huge guarantee of safety!
Chen Xu has never been one to seek personal gain, so since he encountered something like this medicinal liquid, helping out was the obvious choice. He didn't expect anything in return from the soldiers, but this unexpected surprise... Chen Xu felt that good deeds are always rewarded!
Chapter 289 Eastern Divine Sword