Mechanical Flesh

Compared with other departments, although the biological and mechanical laboratory has the smallest number of people, it still occupies an entire independent building.

Chief Molin's laboratory is located on the bottom floor of the entire building. The only way to enter is through the direct elevator dedicated to the chief. Unless Molin gives permission, even the rest of the board of directors cannot enter Molin. laboratory.

Above Mo Lin's laboratory, from the second floor to the twentieth floor, there are a total of nineteen floors, all of which are floors reserved for fourth-level researchers. Now there are only seven fourth-level researchers in the laboratory, occupying seven of them , and the other twelve floors are all vacant.

Behind every fourth-level researcher, there is a huge research team, including many assistant researchers, first-level researchers, second-level researchers, and even third-level researchers. There are also a large number of service personnel in the living area.

For example, Tan Qiu occupies the tenth floor, while Feng Qian is on the sixth floor. Every newly promoted fourth-level researcher can choose the floor he wants from the vacant floors as his own laboratory.

On the twentieth floor, there is the laboratory of the third-level researchers. Compared with the privileges of the fourth-level researchers, the treatment of the third-level researchers is relatively inferior. Generally, there are three to four third-level researchers. Share one floor.

Although the third-level researchers also have their own independent laboratories, some special instruments are not separately configured for the third-level researchers, and can only be shared by all third-level researchers.

Further up is the laboratory of the second-level researcher. Except for those researchers who join other advanced research laboratories, they are basically gathered on the 41st to 42nd floors. The conditions of the laboratory are worse than those of the third-level researcher. Some, some special instruments are not equipped, and if you want to use them, you can only go to the laboratory of the third-level researcher to apply.

Further up, there are first-level researchers and assistant researchers. They basically don't have their own independent laboratories, but their residences are arranged in the building.

In the lounge on the seventh floor of the research building, Feng Qian was carefully watching a project application document through a projection screen. A man in a white robe sat behind him, as if dozing off.

The bare arms and neck of the white-robed man showed a metallic blue-black color, which was the luster of metal parts.

Most of the researchers in the biological and mechanical research laboratory are capable users of flesh and blood. Although there are a few mechanics, they at least retain the flesh and blood of their heads.

Although the mechanical body has many advantages that flesh and blood can't match, in the experimental research, it seems that there is an invisible door, blocking those mechanics who have abandoned all human bodies.

Not only the biological and mechanical research laboratories of the Black Steel Shelter, but also the laboratories of other shelters. None of the researchers above the second level is a mechanic who has given up all his flesh and blood.

After watching for a while, Feng Gan turned his eyes away from the holographic projection, turned his chair, and looked at the white-robed man in front of him.

"How is Qi Yuan's reaction now?" Feng Gan asked.

"No response." The man in white robe slowly opened his eyes.

"After Tan Qiu told him the news that the project application had been rejected, the two had a short conversation. Afterwards, Qi Yuan returned to his laboratory without making a fuss, and never came out."

After sealing and pondering for a moment,

Said slowly.

"Judging from Qi Yuan's previous behavior style, he will not be such a person who admits defeat so easily. Pay attention to his every move and don't let him take advantage of his loopholes."

The white-robed man nodded.

"I've already assigned people to the project review team. As long as Qi Yuan submits a project application, I will get the news as soon as possible. No matter what project he applies for, I will follow up with a project of the same type. He won't have any chance. !"

"Qi Yuan won't admit defeat so easily." Feng Qian reminded.

"When he was in the steel chariot, in order to prevent him from entering the sanctuary, Ke Shoulin was deflected by him many times. Not only did he not prevent him from entering the laboratory, but he also put on several fourth-level black gloves. Recently, he was even The Risk Management Department has been watching and caused a lot of trouble."

Feng Gan never underestimated any enemy, especially when he suffered a big loss from this enemy just now.

Although Qi Yuan is only a second-level researcher, there is Tan Qiu behind him, who is an equal opponent.

"I will pay attention to the news from Qi Yuan." The man nodded, paused, and continued.

"I believe that after a while, after the influence of Ai Xin's personal comments disappears, Qi Yuan will understand his own situation and surrender to reality."

"This is a laboratory, not a wilderness without rules. Although the rules can protect his life, it also means that he cannot use those unconventional means to break the situation. At least for two years, his independent laboratory will not be able to conduct research. Results come out."

"As long as I can block Qi Yuan for two years, he will almost be useless!"

"You can't hold back for two years." Feng Qian shook his head.

"When Qi Yuan realizes that the road to applying for the project will not work, he will definitely switch to Tan Qiu's laboratory. When he gives up fighting alone, although the speed of progress will be much slower, he will also be able to get rid of your suppression."

"Tan Qiu's laboratory can help him withstand a lot of pressure, but it will never give him the status of a third-level researcher! Unless Tan Qiu is willing to break the rules for him!" the man said slowly.

In order to be promoted to the third-level researcher, in addition to the academic points must reach 1000 points, it is also required to publish a high-quality independently signed paper in a top journal.

And all independent laboratories have an unspoken rule, that is, for papers leaving the laboratory, the controller of the laboratory must be the first author.

This means that if Qi Yuan wants to be promoted to a third-level researcher, he must leave Tan Qiu's laboratory and undertake a research project independently.

While the two were talking, the white-robed man's face suddenly moved slightly. He opened his personal assistant, and an unsigned email jumped out.

The man glanced at the contents of the email with a surprised expression on his face.

"Qi Yuan submitted a new project application to the project review team again!" said the man.

Feng Gan's eyes froze. Since Qi Yuan got the news that the first project was rejected, it has only been two days until now, and Qi Yuan has actually submitted the application for the second project.

For the vast majority of second-level researchers, it often takes several months to choose a suitable research project. It has only been five days since Qi Yuan entered the laboratory, and he has submitted two consecutive project declarations. The efficiency is simply astonishing.

Feng Gan used his authority to call out Qi Yuan's project application, and then projected it in the lounge, and the two of them reviewed it together.

The room became quiet again. Although it was only a second-level research project, it was not until half an hour later that the two of them carefully read Qi Yuan's project application report.

"From some of the data listed, Qi Yuan's project application is highly feasible, and the project review team has a high probability of passing the review." The white-robed man said slowly.

Feng Gan nodded. He originally thought that Qi Yuan was writing a project application at random to test his attitude, but he didn't expect that the logic of this project application was clear, and there were many data supporting it, which proved that Qi Yuan was in this project. A lot of work has been done on the project.

How did Qi Yuan do it?

How many research projects have been stored in his mind.

From the Berserker, to the paper on the "Hope" journal reviewed by Ai Xin, to two project applications in five days, Qi Yuan's every step was beyond his expectations.

"Could it be that Tan Qiu is helping in secret?" the white-robed man asked suspiciously.

"It's possible." Feng Qian said.

Apart from this reason, he couldn't think of a second suitable reason.

"Whether it's Tan Qiu's secret help or not, Qi Yuan cannot be allowed to pass the project application!" Feng Qian said.

Academic suppression exists in every laboratory, and many people have acquiesced in the existence of this phenomenon. However, if a third-level researcher uses the same method in a few days to snatch the project of a second-level researcher, it will inevitably Was branded an ugly label.

The white-robed man was silent for a few seconds, then said slowly, "I'll go prepare the project application right away."

Feng Qian nodded.

"Don't worry, I will give you double the reward I promised before!"

After the white-robed man left, Feng Qian's eyes fell on Qi Yuan's project application again, and his keen intuition made him feel something was wrong.

If Qi Yuan was taken by surprise when he snatched the project for the first time, then this time the project application is a bit like knowing that there are tigers in the mountain, and he prefers to travel to the mountain.

Even with Tan Qiu's help, for a second-level researcher, finding a suitable project also represents the dedication of countless wisdom and sweat. Why did Qi Yuan do this?

Is it deliberately provocative?

Still don't have a plan?

Thoughts flickered in Feng Gan's mind, but he never got the answer he wanted.

In the laboratory on the tenth floor, Tan Qiu was also looking at Qi Yuan's newly submitted project application. Like Feng Qian, she was equally shocked by the frequency of Qi Yuan's submission of project applications.

Su Li was sitting not far away bored, his eyes were empty, his attention didn't know where it fell, and it took an unknown amount of time before he came back to his senses under the gaze of Tan Qiu.

"I give you a task to spread the news that the research project that Qi Yuan applied for was taken away by Xiao Yu again." Tan Qiu said.

Hearing this, Su Li said with some displeasure:

"I'm a Tier 4 mechanic, do this kind of nonsense all day long?"

Tan Qiu glanced at him, silently took out the game controller, and prepared to operate it.

Seeing this, Su Li's expression changed immediately, and he patted his chest and said, "I'm doing things, don't worry! I'm the best at spreading gossip! I can guarantee that the whole laboratory will know the news before it gets dark! "

Tan Qiu nodded, and then put down the game controller in his hand.

Su Li wiped off his cold sweat, and left the room without looking back.

Two hours later, when Su Li came back again, besides smelling a bit more alcoholic, he also had a black box in his hand.

Seeing this, Tan Qiu frowned, and was about to take out the handle, but only heard Su Li shout:

"Can you stop threatening me with this broken controller, I've already done it!"

Tan Qiumei looked at him expressionlessly. After seeing Su Li's unreliable side, Tan Qiu didn't really believe what Su Li said after drinking.

"Can there be more trust between people!"

While complaining, Su Li found a place on the sofa, and laid out a comfortable Ge You lying on it.

"After the matter was settled, I went to Qi Yuan's laboratory, and he asked me to bring you something."

Su Li waved the box in his hand.

"Do you want to know what's inside?"

Seeing Tan Qiu looking at him with a smile that was not a smile, Su Li couldn't help muttering, and then threw the box in his hand.

Tan Qiu took the box and opened it, only to see a few black hairs, some nails, and 100 milliliters of blood inside.

"Unexpectedly, he is quite sensible!"

Tan Qiu closed the box with satisfaction.

"What else did he say?"

Seeing Tan Qiu put down the handle, Su Li became weak again.

"I didn't say anything. I just asked me to find a way to find out about the progress of Xiao Yu's several projects. This kid must be holding back in his heart. He should be preparing to attack Xiao Yu."

Tan Qiu was silent for a while. Several experimental projects under Xiao Yu’s name were all applied for through the project, and they got the project funds allocated by the laboratory. The people in the project review team had just checked the progress of his experiment half a month ago. , although other people cannot see this information, it is not a secret to me.

Tan Qiu glanced at the box in his hand, it turned out that it was waiting for me here.

Even if he didn't have these things, he would still give Qi Yuan some help, but this kind of free help, which is close to charity, would not last long, so Qi Yuan took the initiative to take out those things, trying to turn the relationship between the two into a relationship. a deal.

Tan Qiu pondered for a moment, and finally clicked on the verification data of Xiao Yu's research project by the project review team.

Five days later, when Qi Yuan personally submitted the project application to the project review team for the third time, not only the members of the project review team, but even the researchers passing by couldn't help casting surprised glances.

Ordinary second-level researchers, who were bullied by academics and snatched two project applications in a row in less than a week, would have collapsed long ago.

Qi Yuan not only did not collapse, but quickly took out the third project application. This kind of mentality and efficiency are simply incredible.

When Qi Yuan put down the project application and turned to leave, a third-level researcher with short silver-gray hair approached him and offered his right hand.

"Qi Yuan, let's meet, my name is Le Huaizhou!"

Qi Yuan stopped in a little surprise, he was in trouble now, at this time, not many people dared to approach him.

However, Qi Yuan still stretched out his right hand and held Le Huaizhou's right hand.

"Nice to meet you!"

Le Huaizhou smiled slightly.

"I read your paper, it is indeed a perfect third-order energy matrix, fully worthy of Ai Xin's evaluation!"

"Thank you for the affirmation!" Qi Yuan said with a smile

Le Huaizhou suddenly withdrew his smile, and said with a serious expression: "We have all seen your accomplishments on the energy matrix, but many things cannot be changed by our power alone. Xiao Yu's actions, You have given up the dignity that a third-level researcher should have, and you don't need to confront him in this way."

Qi Yuan's eyes darkened, and all the loss and unwillingness in his heart were written on his face.

"I didn't think about confronting anyone, I just wanted to do research quietly."

Le Huaizhou sighed and said:

"Go to someone else's lab. Although you can't get the first author, it's better than being dragged here by Xiao Yu."

Qi Yuan bit his lip and shook his head stubbornly.

"I want to try again! I don't believe that Xiao Yu can really cover the sky in the laboratory!"