432: Apology, the weasel's tears

Since the experiment had only just succeeded, only a few people within the Research Institute knew the news.

After all, a single success was accidental, and only continuous success could prove its feasibility.

Watching Cheng Gong and several Researchers intensely discussing matters concerning Demonic Power and Dragon Power, Su Huang felt his teeth itch with hatred.

They wanted to finalize the ratio of the two energies before tomorrow.

But Su Huang knew that even if they couldn't complete the final determination work, Cheng Gong and the others would certainly be rewarded.

At that point, he would have absolutely no chance of turning his situation around.

"Cheng Gong, don't blame your teacher for being heartless.

For the sake of your teacher's future, it's acceptable for you to make a sacrifice, isn't it..."

Su Huang hardened his heart, thinking this to himself as he watched the backs of Cheng Gong and the others.

After observing them for the past few days, he had roughly determined the ratio of the two energies.

And at tomorrow's commendation ceremony, Cheng Gong would definitely fuse the two energy samples prepared in advance.

That would be his chance!

As long as he waited for Cheng Gong to put the two energy samples into separate containers, and then took them out, wouldn't he be able to claim the results all for himself?

As for how to deal with them, Su Huang had already figured out a plan.

Since he had been frequently chatting with Cheng Gong recently, uninformed people would only see the two of them often communicating, but they wouldn't know the content of their discussions.

The group of Researchers led by Professor Tie had recently started new research, and only the young Researchers headed by Cheng Gong were involved in the study of the two energies.

As long as this core group centered around Cheng Gong met with an accident, and he pretended to have salvaged the experimental results, he was very likely to receive even greater rewards for it.

The more Su Huang thought about it, the more excited he became, completely failing to notice that the experiment subject zero in the cage behind him was staring straight at him.

That gaze no longer held its previous mildness; instead, it contained a hint of craving.

That was... the craving for food!

The night grew deeper, and the Researchers led by Cheng Gong made the final adjustments to the ratio of the two energies, then sealed three samples in containers.

Afterwards, not a single one of them was willing to go to sleep; they were all eagerly waiting for the arrival of dawn inside the laboratory.

The effort they put into this research result was immeasurable; almost every person had wounds caused by the explosion of the two energies.

The one most severely injured was still wearing bandages.

These were wounds that even the skills of Professionals could not heal quickly, yet they carried these injuries and continued their research.

Fortunately, perseverance paid off, and they finally achieved a breakthrough.

For these young people, what they truly desired was not fame or rewards.

They had all staked their own bodies to gamble on that elusive possibility.

Success was the reward bestowed by heaven upon these brave individuals.

Suddenly, the laboratory door opened, and Su Huang walked in, carrying a large pot of hot tea:

"Come, come, everyone drink some hot tea. Otherwise, with several hours until dawn, it will be hard to bear."

He took out some disposable paper cups, filled them one by one with hot tea, and handed them individually to the Researchers.

A few people frowned slightly upon seeing Su Huang enter, but they still said nothing.

Although they all knew that Su Huang was almost the only person who hadn't participated in the research recently.

He had no share in this achievement.

"Ah, these young people are truly daring enough to think and act.

I really am getting old. As your teacher, I apologize for my previous arrogance and rudeness.

But thankfully, you succeeded. This is a blessing for all humanity!"

Su Huang finally picked up a cup of tea for himself, held it with both hands, and bowed slightly toward the crowd.

His expression at this moment was incredibly serious, as if he had truly realized his mistakes.

And the Researchers present were almost all young people.

Among these young people, quite a few were Su Huang's former students.

After all, before the game started, his status and position were quite high.

After speaking, Su Huang drank the tea in his cup in one gulp, and then spoke to the crowd again:

"I don't expect everyone to forgive my wrongful actions as an elder who failed to lead by example.

But I hope you can continue down this path.

You remind me of the tenacity I had when I first started researching, and the determination to always seek the truth."

After he said this, the expressions of many Researchers subtly changed.

No matter how much they looked down on Su Huang's evasive behavior during this period, the fact that he was once their teacher could not be changed.

A few seconds later, a Girl wearing glasses sighed, drank the tea in her hand in one gulp, and then said:

"Teacher, I am truly surprised that you could say these words.

Regarding what happened before, I personally forgive you."

After a while, others slowly drank the hot tea in their hands, either chatting briefly with him or sighing silently.

Finally, everyone ended up drinking all the hot tea in their hands.

After all, Su Huang had only failed to participate in the research recently; he hadn't done anything that would incur universal condemnation.

These young people, who focused all their energy on research, ultimately lacked deep cunning.

Seeing everyone drink the tea in their hands, an almost imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of Su Huang's mouth.

Just as he was preparing to leave, he heard Cheng Gong suddenly call out to him.

Cheng Gong looked at Su Huang's back, smiled, and said:

"Teacher, since you've said so much, why don't you join us in the research from now on?

At tomorrow's commendation ceremony, we will also add your name to the list of Researchers.

This is an honor that belongs to all of us, and with your help, our research should become easier."

His words caused all the Researchers present to look over, but they still said nothing.

If anyone contributed the most to this research, it was definitely Cheng Gong.

His hard work was obvious to everyone, and the initial ideas were all proposed by him.

Therefore, if Cheng Gong wanted to add Su Huang's name to the list, they wouldn't feel any resentment.

Even if there was a hint of objection, it would only be because they felt Su Huang was undeserving.

Su Huang paused his steps, turned around, smiled, and said:

"Forget it, forget it. I didn't contribute anything to this research, and I don't want to shamelessly add my name to the list.

This is your honor. I am already satisfied knowing that so many of you were once my students."

With that, he waved his hand and left the room smiling.

However, as he turned around, a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Add my name? Ridiculous!

When did Su Huang ever need your pity? What I want is to monopolize this achievement!

You drank my tea. When the poison takes effect later, I will inject large amounts of Dragon Power and Demonic Power into you.

With the two forces erupting inside your bodies, even if they investigate the cause of death, it won't be traced back to me.

After all, you were the ones who insisted on experimenting on your own bodies."

The smile on Su Huang's lips became increasingly pronounced, and a look of greed gradually lit up his eyes.

"As for me, I will become a hero who protected the experimental results.

The birth of a hero is always accompanied by countless sacrifices, isn't it?"