Bernard felt that Mr. Qi was being a little too worried. Perhaps growing older did give people a tendency to be overly meticulous.
But the Sector Government, the Human Union, the young ladies and masters of the Old Bai family, and even the big shots of the Spirit Research Society had all been keeping an eye on that laboratory. Who would dare tamper with anything there?
He said, "Please rest assured. The Human Union Foundation took over the procurement and transportation of all the laboratory equipment. Construction has now passed the halfway mark, and research on the gas giant of Tianshu-3 has already progressed. By the way, have you read the report Professor Jinov sent?"
"This is truly tragic. I couldn't understand a word of it. Liberal arts students really are useless." Mr. Qi shrugged.
As a fellow liberal arts student, Mr. Bernard Woolley felt as if he had taken a bullet to the knee, but he had to admit that, at least in this context, the other man really did have a point.
"But this old man knows that it must involve national defense secrets and cannot be disclosed. Bernard, this is the Sector Government's highest-level secret. Do you understand?"
"...Sir, the Human Union and the Spirit Research Society should have seen it too."
"Oh. The Human Union Foundation is one of the builders and administrators. Ultimately, they're our Pioneer Party's party assets... Ah, no, our allies. They're trustworthy."
"And the Spirit Research Society?"
"A great man told me that mysticism and science are two sides of the same coin. The masters of the Spirit Research Society are researchers too. They should know. Surely you don't disagree?"
Mr. Bernard Woolley fell silent for a moment, his voice somewhat dry. "Sir, I don't know whether it's just my imagination... but