314: Chapter 311 - Floor Twenty

The vehicle traveled along a smooth concrete road, with the scenery on both sides flashing past rapidly.

If one pressed against the window, one could see a military pickup truck both in front and behind; an outsider might have mistaken them for transporting criminals to prison.

The many test subjects in the vehicle were accustomed to this, looking like a group of students riding a school bus, with some simply taking up two seats to sleep soundly.

The passenger compartment was separated from the driver's seat by an iron door, and at that moment, two armed personnel on the other side were chatting idly.

"Master Li, that last fan just now was very enthusiastic."

Suddenly, just as Li Changsheng was feeling a bit drowsy, the voice of Zhang Zhao beside him rang out, very softly, almost making Li Changsheng wonder if he was hallucinating.

He glanced to both sides without changing his expression.

The bus had rows of two seats, so Old Chen and a black man were sitting in the row next to them.

"Old Zhang, what do you mean by that?"

"I think you understand. Do you know something?"

"Old Zhang, you're quite interesting."

Li Changsheng smiled and glanced around the vehicle almost imperceptibly; there were small surveillance cameras in all four corners of the vehicle.

"You were walking in front of me just now; were you shielding me from the cameras? What did you see?"

"You have something in your hand, right? You're relaxed now, so you must have slipped it into your pocket."

Zhang Zhao's expression flickered. The two of them were like secret agents meeting up, their gazes both half-asleep and fixed straight ahead, their lip movements almost imperceptible, as if they were speaking in ventriloquism.

"What do you want to ask?"

Li Changsheng felt a bit helpless. This sneaky guy—his rugged appearance was indeed just a disguise.

If someone like this went into fraud, the victims would probably say, "That fellow villager is so good to me."

Indeed, his face looked just like a farmer from the fields, kind-hearted and gentle, with a sincere expression whenever he grinned.

"I don't want to ask anything; I just want to say one thing: brother, if you have any plans later, count me in!"

"Aren't you afraid I'll get you killed?"

Li Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly. If you called Zhang Zhao smart, he really was quite clever. But if you called him smart, this behavior of trusting others without understanding the reason seemed like something only a simpleton would do.

"I'm afraid. But as long as it's your decision, Master Li, I'll stick with you. I won't ask what you're doing. When the time comes, whoever you tell me to kill, I'll kill.

If I die, it's because my skills weren't good enough; I won't blame you."

These words from Zhang Zhao truly stunned Li Changsheng, and he couldn't help but glance at this rugged man from the north.

After that, the two said nothing more, and before long, Li Changsheng heard the thunderous snoring of Zhang Zhao beside him.

So, was this having a heart that smells the roses, or was he just a simpleton?

Li Changsheng felt that people like this lived very comfortably and were not tired at all.

It is said that the smarter a person is, the more they suffer from internal conflict and insomnia.

But at this moment, Li Changsheng felt that those so-called smart people were not truly smart; this Zhang Zhao was the truly smart one.

Someone like this might be very suitable to become a Daoist.

With his thoughts flying, Li Changsheng gradually calmed his heart and fell asleep amidst the swaying of the bus.

When he woke up again, the military bus had already arrived at the research institute.

——

For several days in a row, Li Changsheng lived a very regular life every day.

He read the news about Zhou Guoli; it was only a few sentences.

It roughly mentioned that Dr. Zhang had been transferred and was now participating in something called the ep project.

The so-called ep project was not explicitly explained, only mentioning that it would be best for Li Changsheng to participate in the human trials for the ep project.

"ep trials? Looks like I'll have to inquire about it later, but Old Zhou's intelligence-gathering ability doesn't seem able to reach the core of this place.

But being able to get this information in a timely manner..."

Li Changsheng glanced silently at Ms. Lux, who was waiting nearby.

Seemingly sensing his gaze, Ms. Lux, who was looking down and writing in a crisp women's suit, black stockings, and black high heels, looked up and happened to meet Li Changsheng's eyes, immediately revealing a bright smile.

——

In the afternoon, Li Changsheng, having just slept for half an hour, was preparing to exercise his body a little with the Eight Brocades, when Ms. Lux walked towards him.

He thought she was going to remind him of something, but her opening words left Li Changsheng slightly stunned.

"Mr. Li, according to the regulations, it is now time for your tests. We need to conduct some comprehensive tests on you, so please come with me to the professional venue."

As Ms. Lux spoke, she led Li Changsheng out, not to the ground level, but directly toward Basement Level 20.

Watching the elevator display the continuously descending floor numbers, Li Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Ms. Lux, I recall that the tests are not on Basement Level 20, are they?"

"That's right! However, Mr. Li, your body is special, and we need to conduct other tests on you, and Basement Level 20 has more professional equipment."

Ms. Lux replied with a smile, looking very sincere, like a very enthusiastic guide.

"Can you conveniently disclose the project involved?"

"You will know that very soon." Ms. Lux's reply remained rigid and formal.

"Hmm, I see." Li Changsheng nodded silently. "I might need some help."

"Please speak. I am your personal consultant; if you have any requests, as long as they do not violate company regulations, I can serve you." Ms. Lux was still smiling.

"Can you give me your jewelry? Yes, that string of Buddhist beads you have. I'm a bit nervous right now, and I need something that can soothe the heart, and isn't this a very good psychological comfort item?"

"This... of course you can; this does not violate company regulations."

As she said this, Ms. Lux smiled and took off the golden-thread nanmu Buddhist beads from her fair wrist and handed them over.

Their conversation was very normal, and through the surveillance footage, several staff members who were drinking coffee and watching did not care about this.

Test subjects always have some beliefs to a greater or lesser extent; isn't that a very normal thing?

Ding!~

As the elevator door to Basement Level 20 opened, what came into view was a corridor that was entirely snow-white.

Ms. Lux walked in the front, and Li Changsheng followed closely behind.

As they went deeper, the walls on both sides were made of glass; they looked transparent from the front, but from the side, they were a sheet of snow-white.

Every time they walked past an area, they could see some people in the compartments behind the glass who were undergoing certain tests.

Some of these test subjects were undergoing arm tests, with their arms covered in dense metal patches connected to wires.

The test subjects were continuously gripping an instrument with force, while the staff nearby were constantly comparing data from the equipment and recording something.

Some seemed to be testing holding their breath underwater; in a large transparent pool, a person was swimming underwater very comfortably.

Others were testing weighted squats, and looking at the number and size of the barbells, Li Changsheng couldn't help but click his tongue in secret.