Apocalypse: The Supporting Actress Made a Comeback-Chapter 127 - 089 Give and Take (Second Update)
Chapter 127: 089 Give and Take (Second Update)
Chapter 127: 089 Give and Take (Second Update)
Zheng Tianhe was certainly not pleased! He had long known about the Wood Element Superpower Users’ ability to heal wounds, but what he cared more about was Fang Yuxin’s Wood Element Superpower! He suspected that she was different from other Wood Element Superpower Users, possibly possessing a Mutated Wood Element Superpower. Thus, he particularly hoped that Fang Yuxin would cooperate with his investigation, ideally by voluntarily “sacrificing” herself to help him complete various experiments, rather than focusing on her ability to heal wounds!
However, he couldn’t say that out loud. Qiu Yiming and Zhou Yan had significant reputations in the military, and even if he wasn’t afraid of these two men, he had to consider the negative implications their discontent could bring. He knew very well that the military needed people right now and offending the superpower users could lead to an unfavorable outcome.
Moreover, the cold expression on Fang Yuxin’s face made him very uneasy. He had an instinct that he must not let Fang Yuxin lose her temper, lest the consequences be unimaginable!
So he made a final concession, “Everyone, please don’t misunderstand, Mr. Zheng has no other intentions. Mr. Zheng absolutely bears no malice toward anyone, after all, Mr. Zheng, like you, is also striving for the better survival of humanity. Mr. Zheng will have his assistant collect everyone’s blood samples for testing, and I hope no one will refuse.”
Fang Yuxin wanted to refuse, but Fang Yuyang held her hand and gently shook his head, advising her not to be impulsive.
Not long after, Zheng Tianhe’s assistant came with equipment to collect blood samples. His actions were very professional, and he quickly collected and preserved the blood samples, then left the meeting room.
As soon as he left, Fang Yuxin could no longer sit still and asked impatiently, “Mr. Zheng is a busy man, may we know if we are free to leave now?”
Zheng Tianhe knew it wasn’t the right moment yet, and even though he was annoyed, he still managed to squeeze out a rigid smile, and amiably bid everyone farewell. He seemed to be trying hard to show his benevolent side, but habits formed over many years aren’t easily changed. The stiff smile not only did not earn him any favor but made him appear even more sinister and creepy, like a snake waiting for the right moment to strike, which sent shivers down one’s spine.
After leaving the temporary research group, Zhou Yan said his goodbyes as he had many other matters to attend to and very little free time. Fang Yuxin and Fang Yuyang planned to go back home, and Qiu Yiming volunteered to take them.
Fang Yuxin sensed that Qiu Yiming had something to say, so she agreed. Sure enough, just as they were on their way, Qiu Yiming couldn’t wait to say, “Xinxin, you were too impulsive today. Zheng Tianhe is no easy person to deal with, and his mind is narrower than the eye of a needle. Now that you’ve offended him, he certainly won’t let it go.”
Fang Yuxin didn’t respond; she knew Qiu Yiming had more to say.
Indeed, Qiu Yiming soon spoke again, “That man is a research fanatic, he’d do anything for his research. Don’t take his talk of ‘greater good’ seriously, to him, superpower users and zombies are nothing more than test subjects!” His face showed a hint of mockery, clearly disdainful of Zheng Tianhe’s actions.
Fang Yuxin knew his words were true, without any falsehood. She remained silent but suddenly remembered something. In that dream, when she was struggling at the lower levels, she had heard some rumors about the Secret Research Institute.
The current research group was likely the precursor to that institute. Back then, rumors secretly spread at the lower levels that the military’s Secret Research Institute had been conducting inhumane experiments on living people. These people included not just Ordinary People but even superpower users!
Most of these Ordinary People had been deceived into it, struggling to awaken any superpowers during the apocalypse and gradually running out of options. The Secret Research Institute was always secretly recruiting, and while these Ordinary People did receive substantial compensation when they entered, once they were in the institute, they could no longer leave alive.
As the zombies grew stronger, the high command, in a bid to find a safe Awakening method, had become unscrupulous. These deceived individuals were treated like lab rats. Researchers conducted various experiments on them solely to extract better and more precise data.
Once the message began to spread, it became harder for the institute to find test subjects. So, they came up with a new idea, claiming to have developed an Awakening Potion, but it had not yet been clinically tested. This Awakening Potion was extremely expensive, beyond the reach of many Ordinary People in their entire lives.
At that point, the institute deliberately released news that any volunteers who signed up would have one opportunity to take the Awakening Potion.
Once the news broke, it caused all the Ordinary People in the Safe Zone to flock to it, Fang Yuxin included! She did not want to become a burden to Fang Yuyang, and after failing to absorb the Elemental Crystal, she had given up completely. However, the announcement from the institute struck a very vulnerable chord in her.
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So, even though she knew it might be a trap, she decided to try it without telling Fang Yuyang. Unfortunately, in the end, she was stopped by Fang Yuyang.
At that time, Fang Yuyang, who had somehow learned of the news, had told her that it was a trap and had snapped her out of it with a slap.
From then on, both siblings had a bad impression of the research institute.
Seeing Fang Yuxin distracted and seething with anger, Qiu Yiming couldn’t help but ask, “Xinxin, are you listening to me at all?”
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