Earth Era

The terrifying scene that was speculated made Wang Hao and all his colleagues shudder. This is something even more terrifying than the Phoenix Star explosion. After all, although the Phoenix Star has accelerated its aging and is about to explode, this "imminent" is on an astronomical scale. It could be a hundred years from now, or it could be ten thousand years from now. But the increase in the rate of infant malformations is visible to the eyes.

The most important thing is that this deformity is caused by genetic mutation, so it cannot be fundamentally eradicated. If the baby's arms are underdeveloped, artificial arms can be used to replace them; if the legs are underdeveloped, artificial legs can be used to replace them; and rickets and other limbs can be corrected through surgery, but... what if the brain is damaged?

A civilization composed entirely of disabled people can still exist in this universe. Because modern technology is enough to allow them to live like normal people. However, a civilization that is half, no, even only one-fifth composed of idiots will surely perish. Unless the idiots are killed as soon as they are born to prevent them from consuming social resources. However, if we really do that, will human beings still be human beings?

It is also not feasible to try to screen in advance through in vitro fertilization. Because the root of the problem comes from the baby's previous generation. In extreme cases, it is very likely that not a single healthy one can be found among a thousand test-tube babies, so this would be meaningless.

"From now on, our biochemical laboratory has another task. Moreover, this task is more important and urgent than atypical genetic mutation syndrome. We must find a way to solve this problem. We have no retreat. "

An idea vaguely emerged in Wang Hao's mind, but after thinking for a moment, Wang Hao suppressed the idea.

"This can only be seen as a last resort. As long as there is hope, there is no need for me to do that."

After reporting the analysis results to the head of state, Wang Hao and his colleagues began their busy work again. The tall walls and strict guards surrounding the biochemical laboratory perfectly separate the inside from the outside, forming two completely different worlds. The biochemistry laboratory has always been solemn and busy, but the environment outside the laboratory has quietly changed.

These changes began with a post on the Internet. With the convenience of the modern Internet and the easy access to relevant information, this post immediately spread throughout the Internet as soon as it appeared. By the time the public opinion control department discovered it, they were unable to control it.

This post uses detailed data and strict logic to describe things that should be kept strictly confidential, namely the latest findings of Dr. Huang Yuan’s team and the biochemical laboratory, as well as the truth about the large-scale specimen collection organized by the health and epidemic prevention departments some time ago. . Originally, this was nothing. It would not have any impact other than causing a little panic. However, at the end of the post, the author used an extremely clever technique to instantly blame the government for all this. For example, “The government deliberately concealed it, which made the problem so serious”, “A doctor had discovered that the rate of infant malformations was increasing several years ago and asked the government to pay attention, but the government only fired him”, “The Academy of Life Sciences has been incompetent "Occupied by others, a large amount of scientific research funds were divided up." Today, when people are already panicked and uncertain about the future, as soon as this post appeared, it immediately aroused people's emotions and directed their anger towards the human government.

After a week of fermentation, more intense action came. Thousands of people took to the streets with huge banners to protest against government inefficiency, corruption and incompetence. This action was like a spark, instantly igniting the entire civilization. Similar actions broke out in almost every space base, every space carrier, and every surface city.

Faced with this fierce public opinion, Shen Qingyuan did not make any response. Even when Zhao Yang, the head of the intelligence agency, came to report to him that the clues had been completely interrupted, many suspects had died mysteriously, and the investigation had been temporarily suspended, Shen Qingyuan's expression did not change.

Although Shen Qingyuan clearly knew that these so-called public attacks were just an appetizer. The enemy's methods cannot be limited to this, and a more ferocious attack must be waiting behind. Moreover, if he could pick out his reputation, which had been significantly reduced due to the suspension of return voyage, to launch an attack in the near future, the enemy must have great intentions and most likely want to oust him, but Shen Qingyuan remained calm as usual.

"Zhao Yang, do you know why I have never failed no matter what kind of conspiracy I face along the way?"

Zhao Yang looked respectful and shook his head slightly.

"Because I have never used conspiracy. No matter what attacks or difficulties I face, I have always been upright. In the face of conspiracy, what does conspiracy mean? Could it be that my enemies can't understand that they Even if they can use conspiracy to oust me from power and seize the throne of the head of state, can they really use conspiracy to govern this entire civilization in the future? Conspiracy is just a trail after all."

"Zhao Yang, if you can't find out who is behind the scenes, don't do it anymore. Just let me see what other methods they have and who else will jump out. When the time comes, I will let them see what is the general trend. , what is the power of fairness and justice."

Zhao Yang looked at Shen Qingyuan's back, his eyes full of reverence. In the beginning, it was precisely because of this self-confidence, and precisely because of these uprightness and uprightness that I became Shen Qingyuan's staunchest supporter.

"During this period, the main focus of your intelligence agency must be on cooperating with the police and security departments. You must cooperate with them to maintain order within civilization and severely crack down on criminal activities that fish in troubled waters and take advantage of others. Again, within the legal framework I firmly support reasonable demands and reasonable expressions, but anyone who dares to violate the law will be taken down no matter who they are."

"Yes, Führer."

"Go ahead."

Wang Hao has not left the biochemical laboratory for a long time. Since the laboratory was moved to Blue Star Capital City and equipped with a large number of supporting facilities, such as hospitals, canteens, dormitories, supermarkets, etc., Wang Hao has been living and working in the laboratory. But today Wang Hao left the laboratory and came to a nearby park.

It's not that Wang Hao has something wrong, but Wang Hao feels that being immersed in work for a long time may not be conducive to solving the problem. I need an environment where I can calmly think. So Wang Hao came out.

But Wang Hao's thinking did not go smoothly. Just after leaving the laboratory, Wang Hao was very surprised to see that the small, delicate and quiet park in his memory of the past had now become extremely messy. A large amount of debris was piled on the ground, and an even more agitated crowd gathered around what seemed to be a street speaker, constantly shouting slogans following the speaker's words.

Wang Hao looked at this scene in surprise, feeling a little overwhelmed for a moment. Because in Wang Hao's memory, nothing major seems to have happened recently. Even if something happened, it would only be limited to a very small circle and not spread to society. So Wang Hao stood far away and listened for a long time before he roughly figured out what was going on.

"The news that the Bread Nebula can affect nearby star systems has been spread? What? Academic corruption? Government inaction? Intentional concealment? Incompetence? How could this be?"

As the top person in charge of the biochemical laboratory, Wang Hao has access to many secrets, so he naturally knows that most of the words of this street speaker are full of speculation and slander. Wang Hao tried to step forward to tell the difference, but looked at the angry crowd and gave up the plan.

Back in the laboratory, Wang Hao rarely logged into the Internet and began browsing some public forums to learn about some recent hot events. Only then did Wang Hao know how public opinion in the outside world was boiling.

From these public opinions, Wang Hao was keenly aware of a dangerous atmosphere.

Panic and confusion are spreading uncontrollably, and the atmosphere of violence and despair is growing day by day.

Yes, all the disputes and confusion are just appearances. The most fundamental reason lies in fear, confusion about the future, and the increasing loss of hope.

As long as a team of physicists led by Dr. Huang Yuan or a team of biochemical laboratories led by himself can make significant progress, public opinion will be calmed down in an instant. Because this will allow the public to see that the elites of this civilization are solving and capable of solving this incident. There is not only despair in the fate of the future, but also hope.

But unfortunately, neither he nor Dr. Huang Yuan can come up with a solution in the short term. It’s not about how determined people are. Scientific research does not result from determination or mental strength. Natural science is never subject to anyone's will.

Wang Hao raised his head, his eyes full of determination.

"I have the responsibility and obligation to find a way out for this civilization. The current situation has reached the critical point of explosion, and it can no longer be delayed. When I still didn't understand what happened in the Nimbus spacecraft, I had no hesitation in signing up to go, and now, when civilization needs me, I would not value my own life.”

"I am not sure that I will find the correct answer, but I know that if I do this, the probability of finding the answer is the highest. Then take a risk. The worst result is nothing more than losing a life."