Chapter 18: How can we fight against the Honkai with such insects?
Ai Yue's plan is great.
In his mind, if everything went smoothly, he should be able to complete the entire plan before the Eighth Herrscher, thus saving the lives of most people.
But when he woke up from his dream the next day, what were waiting for him were piles of documents.
"What are these?" Ai Yue flipped through the pile of documents in his hand. The various formulas and calculations in them made him dizzy. "Don't tell me these are all for me?"
"Yes, these are research projects released by several major research institutes." The man who delivered the documents wore a white coat. It was obvious that he was also a researcher, but he was not very old. He was probably an assistant to a doctor. "Dr. Mei said that she would send you a copy of each one. You can pick one and try it out to see which project you are more confident about."
"Wait a minute, can I only take projects posted by other research institutes?"
Ai Yue took a quick look and realized that these were all detailed details of the complete project, and most of them were "rough work" that required a lot of calculations and deductions.
In other words, these were basically odd jobs, usually done by assistants in the laboratory, but now they were thrown to him.
Isn't this bullying honest people?
"What do you mean?" The other party showed a puzzled expression, "Could it be that you want to apply for a scientific research project yourself?"
Ai Yue frowned: "Is it not possible?"
"Of course, but it might be a little difficult right now." The other party showed a "you know" expression, "Mr. Ai Yue, Dr. Mei's original words were, 'Prove your own value to those suspicious guys.' As long as you are really capable, then there are some things that you don't need to take the initiative to ask for."
'Tsk, I was wondering why I always felt like I forgot something, turns out I forgot about these bastards.'
Seeing that the other party spoke so bluntly, Ai Yue no longer insisted. After sending the other party away, he sighed.
Yes, the Fire Moth are not an organization in science fiction where everyone is united and exists only to defeat Honkai.
Even at a critical moment of life and death, the bigwigs at the top will still fight for their own interests, set limits everywhere to control their subordinates, and even point their guns at those who are fighting against the Honkai for the sake of their own power.
So even though he took out things like the "Honkai Energy Adsorption Device" to prove his worth, and even though he had Dr. Mei as a recommender to join the Fire Moth, he still had to abide by the rules and regulations within the Fire Moth.
'It is even possible that because I am too close to Dr. Mei, the people above me will deliberately make things difficult for me.'
'Thinking about it this way, it was really not easy for Dr. Mei to help me get an independent laboratory.'
'Should we change the plan first and get rid of all these bastards who are holding us back?'
Ai Yue hesitated for a moment, but finally gave up this cool idea.
Before there is a way to eradicate greed and evil thoughts in people's hearts, killing people will not solve the problem. Even if this group of people is gone, there will be a similar group of people to take their place. If we continue to fight with them, then humanity will really be hopeless.
The best way should be...
The image of Aponia flashed through Ai Yue's mind—would it be much easier if he could use the effect of "Discipline" to restrict these people?
' After I finish the important things at hand, I will study this matter as a scientific research project.'
Ai Yue shook his head, and then started to pick through the pile of documents in his hands.
Of course he would not give in to this, but there were indeed more important things to do at the moment. In order to avoid missing Kevin's birthday party, other things could be put aside for the time being.
However, things always happen one after another.
Before Ai Yue had the time to look over the things in his hand, the doorbell rang again.
This time, the person who appeared at the door was an "acquaintance".
"Dr. Mobius?" Ai Yue smiled, but he was alert in his heart. "Why are you here? Isn't the First Research Institute very busy?"
The green-haired woman standing outside the door was none other than Mobius, whom he had met yesterday. At this moment, she no longer looked tired after the surgery. Instead, she wore light makeup, which made her already outstanding appearance even more delicate.
It's just that Ai Yue can see through this layer of skin and understand the other person's inner essence, so it's difficult for him to have any different thoughts about her appearance.
"I just came to congratulate my new colleague on his official start of work." Mobius raised her right hand, indicating that she brought a gift. "Why, you're not welcome?"
"Welcome, of course you're welcome!" No matter how timid he was, Ai Yue knew that now was not the time to have a falling out with the other party. "Please come in, Dr. Mobius. It's empty inside, and I can't offer you anything. How about plain water?"
"No need." Mobius put the bag in her hand on the laboratory table, revealing the contents. "I just happened to bring milk tea. Let's have one cup each."
Ai Yue: ...
Did you take this directly from your assistant? Are you giving this as a gift?
Ai Yue vaguely remembered that there was a rule in Mobius' laboratory that "whoever is late buys milk tea", and he didn't know which unlucky guy the cup in his hand originally belonged to.
But you know what, it tastes pretty good.
"What's the mission assigned to you?" Mobius walked to the pile of documents while sipping milk tea, then flipped through them and took a look. "Sure enough, those people above are too lazy to even think of new ideas."
After expressing her feelings, Mobius looked at Ai Yue again: "How do you feel about being treated like this?"
"It's not bad." Ai Yue naturally didn't intend to reveal his true thoughts in front of Mobius, so he pretended to be an honest man, "At least the conditions are much better than those in Twilight Street, right?"
"What's the point of having good conditions? Without projects, there is no funding, and without funding, there is no result." Mobius glanced at him and said, "Ninety percent of the things you got can't be used in the laboratory. Don't you understand what it means?"
She said slowly: "If you don't want to be a lackey of the big shots, then do this kind of work for the rest of your life - they would rather bury a genius than see another Mei."
"It's quite scary." Ai Yue showed a worried expression, and then he breathed a sigh of relief, "But fortunately, Dr. Mei appreciates me, so I shouldn't be hidden away, right?"
"That's hard to say. I'm afraid that Mei won't have time to take care of you next time." Mobius suddenly laughed. "By the way, how about you come and help me? If you perform well, I don't mind helping you, okay?"
"You know, Mei was discovered by me."
"Okay." Ai Yue pretended to obey, "I wonder what kind of project Dr. Mobius is willing to give me?"
Not knowing what was wrong with this sentence, Mobius suddenly closed her mouth and her expression instantly became gloomy.
She looked at Ai Yue again, her eyes a little cold: "Hey, did you really invent that thing?"
"But why can't I find any trace of 'genius' in you?"