lerbook Chapter 198 This isn't extortion, it's technology as equity.
Chapter 198 This isn't extortion, it's technology as equity.
That night at the West Suburbs Resort was destined to be recorded in the annals of Changxiang City's wealthy circles.
It wasn't just because of the thrilling "human-water battle," but also because of the unique "auction" that followed.
What was being auctioned was not antiques or paintings, but the pile of scrap metal that Zao Wou-Ki brought, and... Zao Wou-Ki himself.
Director Zhao is now at peace.
After being forcibly fed a bowl of bathwater laced with "Truthful Tequila" powder by Wang Minyu, he was sitting cross-legged by the pool, devoutly discussing the true meaning of life with Tu Jinshan, while also reciting the PIN of his Swiss bank black card three times.
"Bosses, everyone," Wang Minyu said, standing on a rockery, holding the calculator he used as a gavel, "Was the show exciting?"
The big shots in the pool cheered in unison.
Watching high-ranking executives of multinational corporations get their comeuppance is more exciting than any song and dance performance.
"Since everyone's enjoying themselves, let's get down to business." Wang Minyu pointed to the two dismantled jamming devices. "This is the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology from Peak Biotechnology. The core chip inside is said to be able to interfere with brainwaves. You all experienced it just now; didn't you feel your scalp tingling and your mind racing?"
Everyone nodded; it was indeed numb, so numb it felt like the top of their head was going to fly away.
"That's right!" Wang Minyu said with a straight face, "This means it can activate the cerebral cortex! I plan to modify this thing and turn it into a 'brainwave massager.' In the future, if anyone suffers from insomnia or nightmares, or can't come up with a business plan, just sit here, get a ten-minute shock, and I guarantee a burst of inspiration."
"I want to apply for a card!"
"Count me in! I want to get an electric shock too!"
"Dr. Wang, can this machine cure baldness? My scalp felt warm after the treatment!"
Watching those hands waving checkbooks, Su Qing frantically took notes, her keyboard practically sparking.
After dealing with the "hardware," Wang Minyu turned his gaze to the phantom in the corner.
The manager of the Seven Star Pavilion didn't say a word from beginning to end, but simply soaked quietly in the water, enjoying the strange energy balance.
Only then did she open her eyes; her vertical pupils had returned to normal, and her skin had a healthy rosy glow.
"Dr. Wang." Phantom stood up from the water, her soaked cheongsam clinging to her body, outlining her breathtaking curves. "You did a good job on this deal."
"I'm glad Manager Phantom is satisfied." Wang Minyu jumped down from the artificial hill. "When Zhao Wuji's radar was 'eaten' just now, I noticed that friend inside you seemed quite excited?"
The Phantom's eyes flickered slightly: "You saw it?"
"I'm a doctor, observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation are my basic skills." Wang Minyu lowered his voice. "That radar probably contained some kind of high-purity biological crystal, right? Zhao Wuji wanted to use it to lure something underground, but it backfired."
"That's 'Originium'." Phantom didn't hide anything. "The S Organization and the Pinnacle Creatures are searching the world for this thing. It's the key to unlocking certain ancient ruins, and also the high-energy fuel to maintain the symbiote's activity."
"No wonder." Wang Minyu stroked his chin. "After that big guy finished eating, he let out a burp, and I felt like the foundation of the entire resort sank by a centimeter."
"It's evolving." Phantom gazed at the calm water, a hint of apprehension flashing in her eyes. "Wang Minyu, you're playing with fire. You've fed it too much. Once it fully awakens, this city..."
"Then let it continue sleeping." Wang Minyu interrupted her. "As long as it's still a 'giant baby,' as long as it's still greedy, I have a way to deal with it. More interesting than that is what's in Zhao Wuji's head."
He pointed to Zhao Wuji, who was still memorizing the code.
"TopBio's grand entrance this time is definitely not just about retrieving a single sample. What are they looking for?"
The Phantom paused for a moment, then untied a red string from her wrist, from which hung a black scale the size of a fingernail.
"They're looking for this."
Wang Minyu took the scale; it was icy cold to the touch. A red exclamation mark instantly popped up on the system panel.
[Fragments of high-dimensional biological tissue detected!]
This sample is homologous to the underground parent organism, but its gene sequence is more complete.
[Analysis conclusion: This is a fragment of the 'father'.]
Wang Minyu's pupils contracted slightly.
Father-centric? So this is a family drama with one father and two sons?
"Where did this come from?"
"Changxiang City Third Mental Hospital," Phantom said calmly. "One of Seven Star Pavilion's clients was a madman. He was clutching this tightly in his hand before he died. He said he saw 'heaven' in the hospital's basement."
Wang Minyu put the scales into his pocket.
The Third Mental Hospital—another kind of hellish place.
"Thanks." Wang Minyu nodded to her. "In return, I can perform a minor surgery on you. That symbiote inside you, while keeping you young forever, is also draining your life force. I can prescribe a formula to make it behave."
The Phantom laughed, this time a genuine laugh, a seductive glint in her eyes: "Dr. Wang, aren't you afraid I'll renege on my promise?"
"You won't," Wang Minyu pointed to the door, "because your car has been 'modified' by my employees. If you don't come in for regular maintenance, it might lead you astray."
Phantom turned around and saw Guan Shan holding that bright green entrenching tool, tapping and tinkering on the chassis of her van, seemingly installing some kind of "lucky charm".
"..." Phantom sighed, "Dr. Wang, you're such a rogue."
"Thank you for the compliment."
After seeing off this group of wealthy businessmen, the resort finally quieted down.
Pierre was directing two burly, cyborg men with blank expressions as they pounded beef in the kitchen.
These two guys, who were originally killing machines, now wield two huge rolling pins, their movements perfectly synchronized, each strike making a deafening thud on the cutting board.
"Push harder! Rhythm!" Pierre shouted in French, "Treat this beef like your first love!"
The two cyborgs pounded on the ground woodenly, the red light in their eyes flashing on and off in rhythm.
Their high-energy batteries have been removed, and they are now using a "bioelectric backpack" specially made by Wang Minyu, powered by their own kinetic energy.
In other words, it will shut down if it doesn't work.
Even capitalists would weep upon hearing this.
"Boss, what about Zhao Wuji?" Su Qing pointed at Director Zhao, who was tied up and thrown into the woodshed. "It's going to be difficult to explain to Captain Zhou, isn't it?"
"What did he explain?" Wang Minyu took a sip of the goji berry water in his teacup. "Director Zhao came to inspect the project, but he liked the environment so much that he decided to stay for a three-month closed-door 'spiritual retreat.' As for his company..."
Wang Minyu took out the stack of documents that Zhao Wuji had just signed, which had bright red handprints on them.
"He has 'voluntarily' donated all of Dingfeng Bio's three laboratories in Changxiang City, as well as the research data on underground organisms, to Renxin Pharmacy as research funding."
"Is this legal?" Li Siyuan asked timidly.
"As long as the patient is happy, it's legal." Wang Minyu stuffed the documents into the safe. "Besides, I didn't take it for free. I gave him a promise."
"What promise?"
"I promised him that I would cure his long-standing ailment when he is 'discharged' from the hospital." Wang Minyu pointed to his kidney area. "After all, someone who would risk their life in pursuit of immortality is usually not very good in that area."