"According to our calculations, a mass-produced Bio-Soldier would cost only around 180,000 dollars. That was equivalent to just three to five years' wages for an ordinary American soldier. And as for combat capability, hadn't you already witnessed it for yourself?"
"The prospects you described are indeed very enticing, and cloning technology is no longer difficult to achieve. But I believe you understand, Mr. Aleister, that Bio-Soldiers involve moral and ethical... matters." Hammer's words gradually became vague.
"In this democratic society we live in, there are always people with nothing better to do who get riled up over some inexplicable issue."
Though Hammer had phrased it tactfully, how could Lu Yifang fail to understand what he meant?
"Are you an idiot?" Lu Yifang glanced at Hammer as if he were looking at someone mentally deficient before continuing.
"Who said these Bio-Soldiers had to be human? Why not lions, tigers, or perhaps... wolves? Their intelligence would be greatly reduced, but the key was that they would still be controllable." As Lu Yifang spoke, he raised his empty cup. Seeing this, Miss Sister the maid immediately came over and refilled it with coffee.
"I have to say, what you're suggesting is truly appealing." Hammer nodded seriously. "So how can I help you, my friend?"
"I need an undisturbed environment suitable for our team's research, as well as resources to support us in completing this project." This time, Lu Yifang did not beat around the bush and directly stated his demands.
"A fully equipped research institute far from any noisy areas, plus one billion dollars in initial project funding." Hammer snapped his fingers and agreed readily.
"Before we produce the final results, I don't want any information about us or this research to leak."
"Of course." Hammer clapped his hands. "Mr. Aleister, trade secrets