As soon as the elevator opened, Li Wei and the others saw the busy Doctor Otto.
A patient had just arrived for a scheduled prosthetic installation.
The patient sat in a chair. Like Professor Connors, he had also lost an arm, and he was currently having a motorized arm installed.
Future Technology Company was now devoting all its efforts to conquering "nanotechnology." Once it matured, it would be applied to every aspect of life.
"That's right, just like that. Try to control it and pick up the cup."
Doctor Otto patiently assisted the patient.
Sweat beaded on the patient's forehead. Accurately gripping the cup without a brain-computer interface was basically impossible.
"Bang!"
Sure enough, the instant he applied a little force, the cup was crushed.
"Oh, shit!"
The patient was furious.
His mood had already been poor because of his disability, and he had lost patience with everything.
Doctor Otto merely smiled. "That's already very good. Once our technology advances, you'll definitely be just like everyone else."
The prosthetic limb still wasn't precise enough, but it was already excellent in other respects.
However, a prosthetic limb was ultimately not a real limb, and things like the fingers couldn't be controlled properly.
Although he was angry, the patient still chose to buy it and went to complete the paperwork.
After all, having an arm was better than having none.
"Doctor Otto."
Only then did Li Wei call out to him.
"Li."
Doctor Otto was delighted and gave Li Wei a hug.
Otto Gunther Octavius was an outstanding nuclear physicist who specialized in atomic energy physics.
In his laboratory, it was rare to see someone in the role of an assistant.
He disdained using assistants, believing he could handle everything himself.
He had originally been partners with Norman Osborn, but the two had fallen out earlier, so Li Wei had sought him out.
It was worth mentioning that Otto's name was spelled similarly to the word "octopus."
That was why he was also known as Doctor Octopus.
Sometimes, even Li Wei himself couldn't help but sigh. My partners in this life are either Professor Connors or Doctor Octopus. What a life.
"How's your research going?"
Li Wei asked.
"Not bad. My mechanical tentacles can already lift eight tons. Once they're a little easier to operate, I can begin researching nuclear reactors."
Doctor Otto smiled.
The prosthetic limb was actually his research project; he had simply been drawn in by the superior technology at Li Wei's company.
"Excellent. We're going to make the world a better place."
Li Wei smiled as well.
Gwen Stacy looked at the two of them with admiration. Doctor Otto was a very famous scientist.
Of course, Li Wei was no different.
Being around two geniuses made Gwen feel as if she could become a genius too.
For example, Li Wei now said to Doctor Otto, "Otto, I have a new research project here."
"What is it?"
Doctor Otto was deeply interested in exploring science.
Instead of feeling burdened by the workload, he was filled with curiosity.
"A brain-computer interface."
Li Wei took out a data disk.
At those words, Doctor Otto's eyes widened.
"Really?"
He hurriedly snatched it over and then turned on the computer.
Soon, strings of complex code and research programs appeared on the computer.
The "genius scientist" Li Wei couldn't understand any of it.
But with so many people watching, he naturally couldn't show that. He stared gravely at the monitor, looking as if he knew it by heart.
Doctor Otto and Gwen both stared intently at the screen.
"Gwen, can you understand it?"
Li Wei was speechless.
"A little."
Gwen said embarrassedly, "Boss, you really are a genius. How did you come up with this?"
"Um, it was just a flash of inspiration from a genius."
Li Wei spoke up.
At that moment, Doctor Otto suddenly jumped up excitedly. "Li, I request to begin research on the brain-computer interface immediately."
"The data is already very complete. We only need to manufacture it according to the specifications."
"Exactly. Then I'll leave it to you."
Li Wei nodded.
"Once the brain-computer interface is developed, I'll be able to control mechanical arms as easily as my own limbs."
Doctor Otto gripped Li Wei's hand with overwhelming excitement. "Those who have prosthetic limbs will also be able to control them as they please. You're their savior."
A brain-computer interface could completely turn people with prosthetic limbs into "superhumans."
Of course, the prerequisite was that their bodies were strong enough.
Just like V and Adam Smasher from Cyberpunk World. They had barely any flesh left on their bodies and could practically be considered to have achieved mechanical ascension.
"Of course. Later, I'll also need you to cooperate with something. The company is going to hold a press conference."
Li Wei smiled.
"Of course."
Doctor Otto immediately nodded. He knew that although Li Wei was a genius scientist, he was also a businessman.
Just like Norman Osborn, he would make a huge fuss over even the slightest achievement. That was how one made money.
By comparison, Doctor Otto was far more single-minded.
But he didn't dislike doing this, because experiments required money.
What scientific experiments could be conducted without money?
Afterward, Li Wei and the others left. He had Gwen prepare for the press conference while he and 2B walked toward the other side.
Li Wei had learned from Lei Jun and the others that every new product should be accompanied by a press conference.
Only then could he maintain Future Technology's popularity, while also establishing his image as a genius scientist.
There was no helping it. Everyone in this world had an image to maintain.
Li Wei was doing all this for Reputation Points!
The two of them eventually reached a corner. After Li Wei pressed his fingerprint, a hidden internal elevator unexpectedly appeared.
Other than Li Wei, no one knew about this. Even Gwen, his "personal assistant," was unaware of it.
The true secrets of Future Technology Company were located here.
Li Wei and 2B stepped inside, and a voice immediately rang out. "Master, you haven't come to see me in so long."
Then, the phantom image of a little girl appeared beside them.
2B immediately looked over curiously. This was not an intelligent machine, but an artificial intelligence.
Red light radiated from the little girl's body, and she had an exceptionally adorable appearance.
"Red Queen, how has your learning been?"
Li Wei took the elevator underground.
There was a huge space down there, but it was packed with computers. All of them had become Red Queen's dwelling place.
Red Queen came from the Resident Evil movie series. She was the artificial intelligence Li Wei was currently "researching."
In reality, she had been one of the rewards from his previous ten consecutive draws...
If he had been given a choice, Li Wei would actually have preferred the "Mother Sphere" from the Stellar Blade world.
The Mother Sphere was clearly a much more advanced intelligence, and it had even toyed with humanity to death...
Li Wei simply liked a challenge.
Of course, Red Queen was no slouch either. She could learn autonomously.
So ever since her birth, Li Wei had left her beneath the company, where she crazily studied the knowledge of the entire world.
"I already know all the knowledge possessed by the general public."
Red Queen followed beside Li Wei and said, "Master, can I infiltrate the Pentagon?"
"Um... maybe don't do that?"
"Ah, I accidentally slipped in already."
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