Ruan Mei: I Can Give You a Body to Take Away.
Seeing this, Ruan Mei smiled and ate a piece of pastry by herself.
After savoring it again, I brought up the original purpose of today's meal.
Below the Space Station are artificial Emanator and Artificial Genius experiments.
Ruan Mei seemed completely unconcerned that her experiments were known to others.
He generously shared the details of the experiments conducted beneath the Space Station with Lin Shuang.
It's not just about studying insects; there are also some Strange Creations resulting from experiments.
"... That's about it. Although I don't know how you found out about this, Lin Shuang, it's something even the Herta didn't notice."
Ruan Mei's expression was not very expressive.
Although he was complaining, he maintained a gentle demeanor and showed no intention of holding Lin Shuang accountable.
According to Ruan Mei...
After quietly completing the experiment, she would quietly clean up the scene.
It would neither endanger the Space Station nor let the Herta know that she had Emanator such an entity on the Space Station.
And Lin Shuang's sarcastic remark yesterday.
This essentially exposed Ruan Mei's plan.
After being nagged by the Herta for a while, I had no choice but to arrive at the Space Station ahead of schedule.
Um...
Anyway, that's what Ruan Mei said.
But Lin Shuang wasn't entirely convinced.
For example, the Herta was completely unaware of this.
Although both the plot and Ruan Mei's statements suggest that the Herta seems unaware of what is being cultivated below.
But Lin Shuang thought...
The Herta may not know exactly what it is, but it certainly knows that what Ruan Mei is tinkering with is no simple creature.
For example...
'I had no choice but to come to the Space Station ahead of schedule.'
This matter.
Having witnessed the arrogance of a genius.
Lin Shuang didn't think that the arrogant Herta would worry that Ruan Mei's experiment, which was also a genius, would become so uncontrollable that it would interfere with her.
Especially when Ruan Mei has a guarantee.
Normally, after receiving Ruan Mei's explanation, Herta would at most offer her a sum of compensation, and the matter would be over.
After all, they were a group of people working together on the project.
People like Herta not only think they're amazing, but they also generally think their colleagues are just as amazing.
So.
Lin Shuang felt it was more likely that Ruan Mei was simply using this excuse to gain Lin Shuang's sympathy.
As for the purpose...
They probably wanted Lin Shuang to deal with the insects below.
Lin Shuang had no particular fondness or dislike for dealing with the insects, as long as there was a reward.
Of course, Lin Shuang was quite curious about the bouncy Cat Cake she had seen in the game.
She's quite cute in the game.
But it's hard to know what it will be like in reality; will that mooncake-like outer shell make it seem exotic?
I don't really understand either.
Why did Ruan Mei end up making those strange-looking Pastries when she was trying to Artificial Genius Creation?
Editing genes is really a bit too arbitrary.
These thoughts were running through my mind.
Lin Shuang didn't show anything on the surface, but smiled and said:
"It's just that my perception is a bit too sensitive; I initially thought it was the Herta's idea."
"Hehe~ Anyway, since the Herta has discovered us, it's best to come and check the situation."
As Ruan Mei said this, she extended an invitation to Lin Shuang:
"Then, may I invite you to come with me?"
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Chapter 346 Ruan Mei: I can give you a body to take with you.
Hearing Ruan Mei's invitation.
Lin Shuang then realized that in the original plot, Ruan Mei had secretly handled the matter without Herta's knowledge.
Since the Creator has emerged, we've sent the Stars to help us sort things out.
The truth has been revealed, but the experiment is still ongoing and no accidents have occurred.
Ruan Mei should just go down and take a look without hesitation.
Is it necessary to bring Lin Shuang along to ensure combat strength?
Although Ruan Mei was just a biologist, Lin Shuang would never believe that someone in that position had no means of self-protection.
However, Lin Shuang still agreed.
It was mainly out of curiosity.
Who wouldn't be curious about how cuddly the Cat Cake is?
And, just how powerful are the Propagation Emanator cultivated by Ruan Mei?
Lin Shuang put down the small plate in her hand and followed Ruan Mei to swipe the elevator card.
We continued downwards and entered a sealed-off section.
Upon arriving here, Ruan Mei suddenly spoke:
"Actually... there were some conditions missing from the guarantee I gave Herta."
Walking in the quiet, dimly lit cabin, Ruan Mei's figure seemed shrouded in shadow, making it impossible for Lin Shuang to see her expression.
What are the conditions?
Instead of answering Lin Shuang's question immediately, Ruan Mei continued speaking to herself:
"I once tried to Artificial Genius Cultivation, attempting to start with the Erudition I'm most familiar with. Unfortunately, although the experimental results were emotional and possessed some interesting characteristics, they didn't align with my goals, and that experiment failed."
Ruan Mei spoke of it casually.
But ruthlessly, all those little guys were relegated to the category of Failed Creations.
Even though Ruan Mei knew how strong the longing and attachment to the Creator were in those little creatures' emotions.
"I've pondered this for a long time: what is the essence of life, regardless of its form? It's the simplest and most fundamental essence."
Da--Da--
The crisp sound of the heels striking the ground created a loud and rhythmic noise.
Ruan Mei's words were mixed in, and although gentle, Lin Shuang could feel the coldness hidden within them.
"Having found no way out, I turned my attention to those beings, which is why I joined the Simulated Universe project."
"Aeon?"
"Yes, but the Aeon are too far removed from us. Those beings that are closer to the Aeon, yet within our reach, have become the subject of my current research."
Ruan Mei smiled and swiped the SIM card to open the elevator to a lower floor.
"So I tried to find a more primitive, purer Emanator, and the update of the Swarm Disaster was born from this. In previous tests, I obtained some data and tried to cultivate what I wanted."
Stepping into the elevator, Ruan Mei suddenly turned around and gave Lin Shuang a bright smile:
"I must thank you for yesterday's test. With the data on the Insect Emperor, I discovered many errors that I hadn't noticed before. Fortunately, the experiment is still in its early stages. After correcting them, I will be one step closer to success."
As Lin Shuang listened, she suddenly frowned.
"Wait a minute... you mean, you're going down there now to add something to that thing?"
Yes. That's why I want to travel with you.
After this long build-up, Ruan Mei finally brought up the question that started at the beginning.
Looking into Ruan Mei's beautiful eyes, Lin Shuang felt that this conclusion was probably not something she wanted to hear.
"I told the Herta that its creation would at most result in the dismantling of this one section, and aside from financial losses, there would be no additional damage. However, there was one condition I didn't mention—"
Ruan Mei raised her hand, gently wiped Lin Shuang's lips with her thumb, and stroked Lin Shuang's cheek, saying:
"That condition is you— Lin Shuang. I need you to be my assistant."
"..."
Lin Shuang was very curious as to why Ruan Mei was so certain in telling her the truth. Wasn't she afraid that Ruan Mei would complain to the Herta?
No, at this stage of the experiment, I reckon Ruan Mei wouldn't care even if she bowed down to the Herta, as long as it could continue.
"I can see that you're curious, deep down. You're just as curious about the Emanator and the Aeon."
As if she knew Lin Shuang very well, Ruan Mei withdrew her hand and then smiled, saying:
"I promise that it will not affect anyone on the Space Station, and I will give you any reward you desire, is that alright?"
Lin Shuang had originally intended to retort, but upon hearing this, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
And he deliberately looked Ruan Mei up and down a few times:
"Are all promises made by geniuses like this? They can just casually use the word 'any'."
"Why not? If your request affects the progress of the Simulated Universe, the other three geniuses won't agree."
Ruan Mei didn't care how much reward Lin Shuang wanted; things that couldn't be done were meaningless. And if it affected the Simulated Universe, Herta would definitely be the first to object.
They may say they'll do anything, but a smart person knows there are always limitations.
Lin Shuang grinned.
As expected, although Ruan Mei is beautiful, her personality is really hard to like.
Herta is also arrogant, but unlike Ruan Mei, it doesn't pretend to be great while actually seeing everyone else as mere expendable material.
"What if the compensation I want is you in person?"
"Oh? What do you want me to do?"
"The most primitive, purest, and untechnical exploration of the Propagation of life."
Lin Shuang didn't beat around the bush, and Ruan Mei, who was a biology researcher, naturally knew what Lin Shuang was talking about.
Ruan Mei's reaction was basically in line with Lin Shuang's prediction.
Without any extraneous emotions, she simply expressed her doubts about Lin Shuang's choice:
"If you really want it, in my spare time, I can agree to your request, and I can even give you a body exactly like mine to take with you. However, I think such an exchange is very unwise; it... has no value."
Really.
Although she appears to be a gentle and beautiful woman, Ruan Mei has long since abandoned universal moral values.
For her, even if the cost is herself, even if it's this worthless act of Propagation.
As long as it doesn't affect the research, anything goes.
Even...
She, on the contrary, worried that Lin Shuang's request was too worthless.