Chapter 232
Chapter 232
Zhang Bei fell silent for a moment. “Forget it. Maybe it’s better that it was canceled.”
After knowing Heizi for so many years, Zhang Bei understood his nature all too well.
Whenever Heizi encountered something that caught his interest, he would almost always take it apart.
Heizi’s father had once said that even a husky couldn’t tear a house apart as fast as his son!
While everyone was busy cuddling the giant pandas, five figures in diving suits emerged onto a beach in one corner of the Island.
“Boss, we don’t have any weapons this time?”
“Forget it. The defenses here are too tight. We couldn’t bring any weapons in.”
“Who’s the target?”
“His name is Zhang Bei. He’s from Huaguo. The higher-ups want him alive.”
“****! Those **** do nothing but **** around all day!”
“Keep your voice down. Find a place to hide. We move after dark!”
“Yes!”
As soon as the order was given, the five of them dispersed and concealed themselves.
Zhang Bei didn’t stay with the others to cuddle the giant pandas. Instead, he took Guan Guo to the Laboratory alone.
“Once these two projects are complete, we can launch Cold Fusion.”
Guan Guo’s pupils contracted. “Are you sure it won’t be a problem?”
This was no small matter. They had learned about Cold Fusion before they even came to the Island.
Zhang Bei had a complete set of research data in his hands!
This project wasn’t like the other technologies, which would at most spark some competition.
If it succeeded, it would revolutionize the entire energy industry!
But one mistake could wipe the entire Island off the map.
“Don’t worry. We’ll keep Miniature Fusion for our own use and hand the rest over.”
“What about the raw materials?”
“Someone will deliver them after I return to Huaguo.”
“All right!”
A rare trace of solemnity appeared in Guan Guo’s eyes.
Before anyone realized it, night had fallen. Two enormous barbecue grills had been set up in the open space.
Basin after basin of meat was laid out, and the aroma of barbecue permeated the entire Island.
Zhang Bei swallowed the lamb in his mouth and let out a satisfied burp.
Could the lamb served on the Island possibly be ordinary?
Of course not!
It came from the extinct Pyrenean ibex. For the sake of this barbecue, Guan Guo had spent several hours cultivating more than a dozen of them.
Meng Chuan had certainly put in a great deal of hard work lately as well.
At the very least, this barbecue alone featured three extinct species.
Zhang Bei rubbed his bloated stomach and headed toward the restroom in the distance.
Suddenly, a vicious gust of wind came from behind him.
Zhang Bei reacted with astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, he retreated two steps and whipped out a side kick.
The commotion naturally drew everyone’s attention. Heizi was the first to jump to his feet, ready to intervene.
However, after taking a closer look, he waved to the others beside him.
“No need to go over. They don’t have any firearms. Just keep an eye on them and don’t let anyone escape.”
As fist and leg collided, Zhang Bei finally got a clear look at his attacker.
He was a muscular man in his thirties with a scar across his neck.
The man rubbed his numb fist, utterly dumbfounded.
You call this a scientist?
What kind of scientist had reflexes this fast?
Watching the crowd gradually encircle them, the man’s expression darkened.
The original plan had been for him to capture Zhang Bei, after which they would immediately withdraw.
With a hostage in their hands, they wouldn’t have to worry about Heizi making a move.
But given the current situation, capturing Zhang Bei was out of the question. They would be lucky if they didn’t get beaten to death.
“All together!”
As soon as he shouted, two more figures burst out of the nearby woods and attacked Zhang Bei.
Li Yang stood safely outside the surrounding crowd, holding two meat skewers as he watched the fight with shining eyes.
It was a real-life rendition of the martial arts movie Three Heroes Battle the Boss!
As time passed, the man trading blows with Zhang Bei felt his heart sinking lower and lower.
Wasn’t this scientist’s combat prowess a little too absurd?
My damn punches pack three hundred kilograms of force, and he just takes them head-on?
And the craziest damn part is, he acts like nothing happened afterward?
Zhang Bei could have ended the fight quickly, but his overstuffed stomach forced him to ease up on his offensive.
He couldn’t help it. The meat from that extinct sheep species had been so delicious that he’d eaten too much before he knew it.
After a full five minutes, Zhang Bei let out a satisfied belch, then slammed a fist into the man’s chest.
With one opponent down, the previously even battle instantly fell apart.
The remaining two didn’t last much longer before collapsing to the ground as well.
Zhang Bei stretched lazily and glanced at the crowd watching the show.
“Take them away and interrogate them. See what intel you can get.”
Heizi nodded with a grin. “Got it!”
Perhaps it was because Li Yang had killed so many people at sea, but the next few days were unusually peaceful.
Heizi had been itching to test the Island’s defense system, but never got the chance.
Even the return journey was smooth and uneventful.
Zhang Bei made it back to the country on the third day. The moment he walked out of the airport, he spotted Meng Chuan.
“Boss, what did you need me for?”
Zhang Bei took a plane ticket from his pocket and handed it to Meng Chuan.
“Go to Yanjing this afternoon for a meeting.”
“What kind of meeting? Is it important?”
“Not really. Just remember one rule: don’t volunteer to take anything on.”
Although puzzled, Meng Chuan nodded.
Seeing that he understood, Zhang Bei pulled out a USB drive.
“This contains what I need. Give it to them during the meeting and have them arrange for someone to deliver it to the Island.”
Meng Chuan took the USB drive. “Can I bring my girlfriend and spend a day sightseeing?”
“Have you finished everything here?”
“Yeah. The factory won’t start operating for another two days, and the satellite base inspection is scheduled for next week.”
“All right, then. Take two days off and enjoy yourselves.”
Meng Chuan’s competence was plain to see. In just a few short days, he had put a mountain of work in perfect order.
He was more than qualified as a secretary, so there was no harm in giving him two days off to relax.
Meng Chuan was about to ask for more details about the meeting when a voice came from behind him.
“Honey, are you going on another business trip?”
Zhang Bei looked over and saw a rather cute young woman approaching.
Meng Chuan affectionately ruffled her hair. “Boss, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Zhong Yi.”
“Hello, Boss!”
“Hello.”
Distracted by his girlfriend’s arrival, Meng Chuan forgot to ask about the specifics of the meeting.
Besides, his boss had already said it wasn’t important, so it probably wasn’t anything major.
Standing off to the side, Professor Li watched him with a complicated expression.
Others might not know, but he certainly did!
The meeting’s full title was Nuclear Fusion Technology Transfer and Strategic Deployment.
Nearly everyone attending was one of those familiar faces who regularly appeared on the news.
And Meng Chuan had no clue.
By noon, Zhang Bei and Li Yang finally made it back to the Amusement Park.
Once all the miscellaneous matters were settled, Zhang Bei finally took out his four-piece bedding set and lay down on it.
Time flew by, and before long, a car stopped outside a traditional courtyard residence in Yanjing.
The moment Meng Chuan stepped out of the car, he froze on the spot.
I probably… maybe… possibly didn’t come to the wrong place, right?