Talent Quantification! Willpower Value!

Zhao Hongyun mentioned the spy incident, and the wrinkles on Li Yanhuang's face seemed to become more distinct.

His eyes, which gleamed with a brilliant golden luster, were filled with malevolence.

"We really need to strengthen ideological education!"

That Ye Aida, her ancestors for three generations were all loyal Chinese, and in the past century, none of her relatives had ever gone abroad.

Yet she had become a spy for America.

The more Old Li thought about it, the angrier he became, wishing he could skin Ye Aida alive right now and let her know the consequences of betraying national interests.

There are always people online saying, "Life is precious, we must fully respect the human rights of criminals and protect their legal rights."

Li Yanhuang had absolutely no patience for these idiots.

Life is precious?

Precious as a fart!

Old Li, who had lived from the war era to the 21st century, had a lot to say on this topic.

During various campaigns back then, how many of his comrades had sacrificed their lives?

A few bullets, and a life was gone.

China's current development, prosperity, flourishing status, consolidated global position, and its re-emergence as a great power standing tall in the world were all exchanged for the lives of countless martyrs on the battlefield!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got!

"Alright, alright, don't think too much about it."

Zhao Hongyun saw Li Yanhuang's ashen face, looking as if he wanted to grab a knife and hack someone to death, and quickly changed the subject: "Speaking of which, Yan Anqing is really lucky. That spy's lipstick gun jammed at the critical moment and couldn't fire. Otherwise... the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

Old Li was very annoyed whenever Academician Zhao mentioned 'luck'.

He immediately puffed up his beard and glared, "This kid likes to run around everywhere. If something really happened to him, who knows how many people would be implicated and have to take disciplinary action."

Hearing this, Zhao Hongyun also became a little annoyed: "Young Yan is a person who is down-to-earth, exceptionally talented, blessed with great luck, and not impetuous. How many such people can you find in the world?"

Li Yanhuang couldn't be bothered to reply, he just snorted coldly: "The Duke of Zhou feared slander every day, Wang Mang was humble before usurping the throne."

"Even taking a step back. The higher you stand, the harder you fall. You are ruining him!"

"How many people outside are saying Yan Anqing is seeking fame and reputation?"

"If he can't produce results in one or two months, everyone can wait. After one or two years, do you think he won't be scolded? Do you think he can withstand that kind of criticism?"

As soon as he said this, Zhao Hongyun fell silent.

It was more than just being scolded.

Zhao Hongyun knew the power of public opinion better than anyone.

He didn't know how many truly gifted individuals had been ruined by unscrupulous online trolls.

But...

He still held expectations for Yan Anqing, and also for the nation's fortune.

This time, the spy Ye Aida's gun jamming at the critical moment, wasn't that also a form of corroboration?

A refined young man wearing gold-rimmed glasses appeared beside the two of them without them noticing.

"Little Qu, what is it?" Zhao Hongyun asked.

Qu Li adjusted the frame of his glasses, his expression extremely complex: "Yan Anqing has made another breakthrough."

"He found the exclusive superpower cell of humans from the experimental subject Ma Ran."

As he said this, Qu Li felt wronged.

Clearly, he had a higher academic degree, richer experience, and worked just as hard, so why was he always a step behind that kid Yan Anqing?

Could it really be just luck?

The more experienced people are, the more they believe in fate.

Initially, Qu Li regarded Zhao Hongyun's obsession with 'good luck' as a stepping stone, a flaw, and treated it as an amusing anecdote in private.

Now, he had to admit that he had been convinced by the harsh reality.

However, he would not give up his efforts.

Perhaps not today, perhaps not tomorrow, but...

Someday.

Someday!

He would surpass Yan Anqing and achieve scientific research results that would make him ashamed!

"..."

Li Yanhuang and Zhao Hongyun, who had been stunned beside Qu Li for a long time, finally processed his words.

The two elders exchanged glances.

Isn't this too coincidental?

Just as public opinion was being discussed, Yan Anqing achieved results.

Li Yanhuang immediately returned to the Tangting Section with a stern face and had his assistant find Shen Kuo's "Dream Pool Essays."

Originally, he had always thought Zhao Hongyun's firm belief in luck was the superstition of an old fuddy-duddy.

Old Li, seeing that the other party only believed in a concept and not a specific idol, turned a blind eye and didn't take it seriously.

But the recent events happening to Yan Anqing made Li Yanhuang doubt himself.

Could it be that he was the one who was wrong?

Without any investigation, he had rashly concluded that "luck" was heresy, rather than a phenomenon that could be scientifically explained in the future...

Li Yanhuang was determined to study it thoroughly: what exactly was "luck"!

With Jiang Xinyue's help, Yan Anqing's papers on "Limitless Cells" were inflated to a total of 20.

About two weeks later, after all procedures were completed, Yan Anqing's title was upgraded again, becoming a "Level 5 Researcher."

A meteoric rise.

It was faster than riding a rocket!

No one would say anything negative or spread gossip about this.

After all, the things Yan Anqing brought out were epoch-making research results.

Once the superpower cell system theory was complete, everyone would benefit from it!

"Cells with 'Superpower Cavities,' whether Fuxi or Limitless, improve less through physical training..."

Yan Anqing explained in the laboratory while fiddling with bottles and jars, "According to the data, it can be inferred that under stable nutritional and caloric intake and the same amount of exercise, their proliferation rate is more influenced by subjective willpower."

After being promoted to Level 5 Researcher, Yan Anqing's state of mind was very peaceful.

Until becoming an Academician, all is but dust.

He looked up at Academician Deng, Elder Mr. Yuan, and Academician Qian.

He also wanted to be like these seniors, to experience the scenery at the peak, and to be remembered even after millions of years.

"Wait... you're talking too fast! Let me think..."

Ma Ran blinked, his golden eyes rolling around in their sockets: "You mean, our cultivation aptitude... cough... the proliferation rate of the Limitless Cells in our bodies is mainly related to willpower?"

After saying this, he couldn't help but look at Yu Hongyi beside him with envious, jealous, and hateful eyes.

Both were golden-eyed individuals, yet the proliferation rate of the Limitless Cells in their bodies was worlds apart.

According to Yan Anqing's previous calculations, if the proliferation rate of the superpower cells in Ma Ran's body was 1 base unit, then...

Yu Hongyi's proliferation rate was exactly 5 units, no more, no less.

"You can understand it that way."

Yan Anqing said expressionlessly, "Based on the experimental data feedback, Yu Hongyi's willpower, quantified into a numerical value, is five times yours."

Ma Ran covered half his face and let out a cry of defeat.

"The gap is huge!"