Fully Ahead

Back home, it was a little late, but Ye Wanqing hadn't done any real tasks today, so she wasn't particularly tired. After changing her clothes, she immediately went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Xiao He stood at the kitchen doorway, admiring his lovely girlfriend as she displayed her culinary skills in the kitchen.

No matter how clumsy Ye Wanqing was at other times, as long as she stood in front of the stove, Xiao He felt that she was radiating golden light all over her body, as dazzling as a goddess.

"Sweet and sour pork, stir-fried shredded potatoes with vinegar, tomato and egg soup, and steamed eggplant that I learned from the owner of Willow Restaurant last time." Ye Wanqing set the food on the table and said with a smile, "Dinner's ready! Are you starving?"

"Mmm-hmm!" Xiao He nodded, ate a large piece of sweet and sour pork, and then ate a large mouthful of white rice.

Ye Wanqing laughed out loud, "You ate a third of a bowl of rice in one bite! Slow down, be careful not to choke."

"I was already hungry, and with such delicious food, I'm even hungrier," Xiao He sighed with his eyes closed.

"Hmph." Ye Wanqing watched him eat happily, but ate absentmindedly herself. "Hey, Old Xiao, Sister Man we can take a good rest these next few days. Do you think we should do anything?"

"Didn't we say before that we wanted to get our driver's licenses? Let's go to driving school and register," Xiao He asked with a smile.

"But we still need to study for IELTS," Ye Wanqing frowned. "Shall we buy some more IELTS books tomorrow? It feels like we're going to be really busy all of a sudden."

"You only need to go to driving lessons two days a week," Xiao He said, patting her head. "Since you'll be more free these days, you should go on a date! Where do you want to go?"

"I... I don't really like going out for walks," Ye Wanqing said, taking small bites of her rice.

"Then let's watch TV at home?" Xiao He finished a bowl of rice in big mouthfuls and got up to get a second bowl.

In fact, Xiao He had already completed the final parts of the "Antimatter Generator" during this period. However, ever since Zhang Chuan mentioned the power of this thing, he had been hesitant: should he hand it over to Cui Man?

Although the Dragon Country's style leans towards peace, once this technology appears in the world, it may not be able to control it. Before he figured this out, he decided not to inform his superiors that he had completed the project.

After a satisfying meal, Xiao He and Ye Wanqing went downstairs for a walk and fed the stray cats and dogs.

"Hey, Old Xiao, look!" Ye Wanqing pointed happily to the elevated area where some stray cats and dogs were already waiting.

After a few days, the stray cats and dogs had developed a habit of coming to wait for food at this time in the evening. This way, their scent would leave a mark here, and they would naturally hide in the cat and dog houses to spend the winter.

"Hehe, they're so cute." Ye Wanqing stroked the heads of the little stray kittens, while Xiao He stroked her head beside her and laughed, "Yes, they're so cute."

Ye Wanqing looked up and glared at him, then turned around to feed the stray dogs.

After their walk, before opening the door, Ye Wanqing turned to Xiao He and said, "Old Xiao, give me a hug."

"Oh, you've even learned to be cute now?" Xiao He laughed, hugged Ye Wanqing and kissed her. Ye Wanqing then pushed him away and said irritably, "It's not being cute! It's just to get through security!"

After the door opened, Tuantuan stood on the cabinet by the door, glaring fiercely at Ye Wanqing.

However, today Tuantuan did not check Ye Wanqing, but just glanced at them at the door and let them in.

"I've noticed one of this vixen's habits," Ye Wanqing whispered. "If I smell like you, she can't tell if it's me or you, and then she'll let me in, so I can cheat on her outside."

"Drink!? Then what about me? Am I just your tool? I'll be unhappy if you don't kiss me." Xiao He complained, dissatisfied. Ye Wanqing turned around and chuckled, then gave him a quick peck on the lips. "Alright now?"

They went out on a mission today, and Xiao He and the other person didn't stay up too late watching dramas, so they went to bed early.

The next morning, Xiao He was having breakfast with Ye Wanqing when Cui Man came to their house.

"Is it another mission?" Xiao He frowned and asked with dissatisfaction. "Sister Man, you said we could rest for a few days."

"No," Cui Man said, picking a steamed bun from Xiao He's bowl. "I've come to report on my recent research findings."

"What results?" Xiao He asked, puzzled, while drinking his eight-treasure porridge. "I haven't completed any research projects recently."

"But you have before," Cui Man laughed. "Besides, your scientific contributions go far beyond what's visible on the surface."

As she spoke, Cui Man took a bowl of porridge from Ye Wanqing's hand and took a sip. "First of all, there's the Cosmic Core Algorithm. I've already told you about it before. It has strengthened our country's cybersecurity and improved the search capabilities of search engines and identification software. I've already told you about these things. But there are still some things I haven't had time to mention. Yesterday's schedule was too rushed, so I'll give you a formal report today."

"You mean those things that Old Xiao discovered in the past?" Ye Wanqing asked curiously.

Cui Man smiled and nodded, "Darling's ability is actually very special. You can think of it as a conscious 'four-dimensional being' that examines the enemy in front of it and then looks for the most suitable ability to defeat that enemy."

"A four-dimensional being?" Xiao He raised an eyebrow. Cui Man explained, "The three-dimensional world is bound by 'time.' We can only travel from the past to the future, but a four-dimensional being can freely jump between timelines. Imagine our world as a book; we can only read it from front to back. But a 'four-dimensional being' can freely jump to any night to see the answer at the back, which is why it was able to solve the 'Millennium Problem'."

"I see..." Ye Wanqing said with a sudden realization, "I understand now."

"However, this is just speculation and not important," Cui Man smiled. "What is important is that we have extracted many concepts from his abilities that can be applied to science. The first is the 'Perfect Cube.' We have conducted detailed research on this cube. Although its structure is too complex to fully understand yet, the current research is already very useful."

"Has it already come in handy?" Xiao He asked, eating a steamed bun.

"That's right!" Cui Man slammed her hand on the table, excitedly saying, "Our researchers have managed to simulate a three-dimensional structure similar to a Perfect Cube, which we plan to name 'Nine-Pillar Structure.' Although the 'Nine-Pillar Structure' is far inferior to a real Perfect Cube, research has shown that this structure is much stronger and more stable than our existing architectural methods. Do you know what that means?"

At this point, Cui Man excitedly waved her arms. "Using this structure as the foundation and load-bearing beams of houses, we will be able to build taller houses! One hundred or two hundred stories is not a problem, which will greatly alleviate our housing needs! Moreover, they can better withstand the impact of Earthquake. Even if there is a magnitude 6 or 7 Earthquake, the houses will not shake at all!"

"Holy crap, this works?!" Xiao He asked in astonishment, never expecting his Superpower to have such a use.

"Isn't that amazing? So you know how much those researchers love you? They'd love to snatch you away from me and study all your Superpower." Cui Man said irritably.

"Hey, if the buildings are taller, won't the property prices drop? I think that's great," Ye Wanqing said with a smile. "Our country's heroes should do things like this."

"That's not all." Cui Man smiled mysteriously. "The most exciting discovery is our recent research on the 'Miracle Factor.' We've been researching it for two months now, and we've finally made a little progress. But even this little progress is enough to make a huge leap forward in our medical field!"

"Oh!? There's finally been progress on that thing?" Xiao He asked excitedly, "It can be synthesized artificially now?"

"No, it's far from that," Cui Man said decisively. "However, we've discovered that the Miracle Factor has an unusually good effect on a certain disease, namely Alzheimer’s disease, commonly known as senile dementia."

"That's wonderful!" Ye Wanqing exclaimed excitedly. "I heard this disease is incurable! It slowly hollows out a person's soul, leaving only an empty shell. Little by little, you forget the people and things that are important to you, which is more painful than death..."

"Yes, Alzheimer’s disease is arguably one of the most mentally taxing illnesses," Cui Man said with a smile. "But did you know that the Miracle Factor contained in just ten milliliters of Xiao He's blood could cure an Alzheimer’s disease's patient?"

"Why is it so effective against this disease?" Xiao He asked, puzzled. Cui Man smiled mysteriously, "We suspect that the Miracle Factor is secreted by the brain. You know, the human brain is a very amazing organ, right? It can secrete all sorts of chemicals, including endorphins and dopamine. We still don't fully understand how the human brain works."

At this point, Cui Man's expression became excited. "But... there's a theory that the human brain can influence bodily functions, the most typical example being the different personalities in 'multiple personality disorder.' It's said that among those with multiple personality disorder, within the same body, some personalities are healthy, while others suffer from diabetes."

Ye Wanqing said excitedly, "Yes! I heard that there was once a woman in D Country who was originally blind, but after she developed dissociative identity disorder, her other personality could see!"

"That's right!" Cui Man pointed at Ye Wanqing and laughed, "This is the effect of the brain on the human body. What your brain believes you are, you can become! That's why some cancer patients live healthily for a long time without knowing they have a disease, and there are even cases of people who know they have a terminal illness living happily every day and eventually being miraculously cured!"

Xiao He's heart skipped a beat. "That's right... doesn't this sound a lot like 'Miracle Factor'?"

"That's why our country's medical researchers suspect that the Miracle Factor is secreted by the brain," Cui Man said with a wave of her little fist. "We are currently trying to synthesize it artificially and have successfully obtained a semi-finished product."

"You already have a semi-finished product so quickly?" Ye Wanqing asked in surprise. Cui Man smiled proudly and said, "Don't underestimate our country's medical workers. With sufficient funding and the tireless efforts of medical elites from various countries, we've already produced a replica. Although it's not as effective as the real Miracle Factor for many diseases, it has remarkable effects on treating Alzheimer’s disease."

"Then..." Xiao He asked with a smile.

Cui Man nodded, clasping her hands together as if in prayer. "In two months, we will announce that humanity has successfully conquered Alzheimer’s disease!"

Xiao He felt his blood boiling, and at that moment he was filled with renewed energy: all of this was meaningful!

"Don't rush, there's more to tell you," Cui Man said with a smile, taking a sip of eight-treasure porridge to moisten her throat. "The Plastic Decomposition Program has been recognized by World Environmental Organization, and our country has also allocated funds to set up Plastic Decomposition plants in some relatively poor and resource-poor cities and counties."

"Then it can help everyone escape poverty and become wealthy?" Xiao He said with a smile.

"Yes," Cui Man nodded. "While the profits from Plastic Decomposition might not be particularly high in first-tier cities, in less developed cities, especially those lacking natural resources, these factories can generate enormous profits, potentially raising the income level of local residents by dozens of times. The government has already designated several locations for focused development."

In this way, plastic waste from all over the country will be sent to those few cities for centralized processing, where it will be broken down into two types of industrial raw materials for reuse, creating secondary economic benefits. This not only deals with domestic plastic waste but also boosts GDP growth and helps some resource-poor and impoverished areas develop their economies rapidly, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.

At the same time, some poor countries in the world are also following Dragon Country's example.

If it weren't for the interference of some countries, this plan could have completely solved the plastic waste problem that humanity is currently facing, and could even have helped some of the world's poorest countries to develop their economies, making it a win-win situation for all mankind.

"The first batch of Plastic Decomposition plants is expected to be completed in another three months," Cui Man said with a proud expression. "Perfect timing, we can show those foreigners our Plastic Decomposition production line during the Mutant Competition."

"Old Xiao, the world is getting better and better thanks to your efforts," Ye Wanqing said happily to Xiao He.

"In short, I'm here today to report these good news to you. In healthcare, construction, mathematics, and environmental protection, we've taken the lead over other countries in every area." Cui Man patted his shoulder and smiled. "Doesn't that give you the motivation to continue?"

"Okay!" Ye Wanqing nodded vigorously. Xiao He thought for a moment and then took out the USB drive.

"Sister Man, this is the complete blueprint for the Antimatter Generator." Xiao He said hesitantly, "Actually, I don't know whether the emergence of this technology is a good thing or a bad thing, but I believe you can handle it well."

"I can't handle this," Cui Man said, taking the USB drive from his hand and pinching his cheek. "But you two are here, aren't you? With the two of you together, what is there to worry about?"

"Hmm..." Xiao He thought about it and felt that it made sense.

"You've acquired many new abilities recently, so before the Mutant Competition begins, I plan to let you continue to practice these Superpower." Cui Man looked at the USB drive in her hand and pondered, "However, it's not good to always take you out to complete missions, so I'm planning to arrange a special mission for you in the near future..."

As she spoke, Cui Man finished the last mouthful of eight-treasure porridge, wiped her mouth, and said, "Do you remember I told you before about the Mutant who can distinguish between lies and the truth? That girl's code name is 'Truth Listener'."

"Hey, I know that one. It's the divine beast next to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. It was the one that distinguished the Six-Eared Macaque from Sun Wukong back then." Xiao He snapped his fingers and said. Cui Man nodded with a smile, "That's it. I'll have you go with her to the prison to interrogate those Raven people. It'll also be a good opportunity for you to practice your Superpower with those people in prison."

"Isn't this a bit inhumane..." Ye Wanqing said with a wry smile.

"How could that be? If they attacked, it was voluntary," Cui Man said, puzzled. "It's not like I encouraged them to attack, but..." At this point, Cui Man looked at Xiao He and reminded him, "Darling, you also need to control your strength. Don't bully them too much. Focus on practicing your Superpower. Otherwise, if you beat them into submission too easily, you won't have anything to practice on later."

"I'll try my best..." Xiao He nodded, "There were too many of them, and I couldn't control myself."

"Anyway, it's settled then." Cui Man said, standing up. "Then I'll take my leave. I even got a free breakfast."

After seeing Cui Man off, Xiao He realized that they had been quite busy lately: learning to drive, IELTS, and practicing their Superpower.

"This period will be very fulfilling," Ye Wanqing said with a smile. Xiao He pinched her cheek. "Don't let it affect our relationship. I need to be with you for at least twelve hours a day to get enough sweetness."

Ye Wanqing couldn't help but chuckle. She smiled and reassured her, "No, it won't. We spend two hours a day studying for the IELTS and two days a week learning to drive. Practicing our Superpower is probably a rare occurrence; it won't affect our relationship."

"I think so." Xiao He nodded, then kissed Ye Wanqing on the cheek.

"Ugh! You kissed me without even wiping your mouth after eating!" Ye Wanqing angrily punched him. "You got my face all oily."

"Hehe, then I'll just give you a kiss here too, it'll be symmetrical," Xiao He laughed, leaning in to kiss Ye Wanqing on the other side. But she suddenly turned her head and caught the kiss with her own lips, then smiled smugly, "Hehe, anyway, both of our lips are oily."

"Oh--! You little rascal." Xiao He playfully pinched her nose and laughed. Ye Wanqing gave him a sweet smile, her little nose wrinkling up.

Xiao He nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, I'll go wash the dishes."