Embers Ad Infinitum

Long Yuehong was very impressed by August 7th.

This was not only the day of turmoil in the original city, but also the day he was seriously injured and lost his right arm.

And now, Jiang Baimian told him that on this day, an "unintentional disease" epidemic broke out within "Pangu Biology".

"It can't be such a coincidence, right?" Long Yuehong blurted out.

Jiang Baimian pondered for a moment and said:

"Maybe it's not a coincidence."

Long Yuehong opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Then, he found Shang Jianyao looking at him.

This guy will definitely say it's because of me... Long Yuehong felt that she could already guess what Shang Jianyao would say next.

However, his guess did not come true, because Bai Chen entered the office at this time and expressed doubts about the rather solemn atmosphere.

After Jiang Baimian explained it, he directly gave his thoughts:

"Didn't we guess before that the unrest in the original city would probably be noticed by the executives, or even directly intervene?

“Could it be that the latter did happen without us sensing any obvious abnormalities?

"The collision between Zhi Sui caused certain fluctuations, which led to the outbreak of small-scale 'unintentional disease' in different parts of Huitu."

Regarding Jiang Baimian's bold hypothesis, Long Yuehong's first reaction was to breathe a sigh of relief:

It's not because of me!

Bai Chen didn't object or agree. He thought about it and said:

"If this is the case, then the company will certainly not be the only company to have an 'unintentional' epidemic on August 7."

"Yes." Jiang Baimian nodded lightly, "When we go out on a mission next time, we will ask every place we pass if anyone was infected with the 'Wuxin Disease' on August 7th."

Long Yuehong's heart moved:

"According to this hypothesis, there should be many 'accidental' patients in the original city on August 7th, but we haven't heard of it."

After the turmoil, Jiang Baimian and others stayed in the First City for a long time in order to wait for Long Yuehong's body to recover to a certain extent.

As soon as Long Yuehong finished speaking, Shang Jianyao started laughing:

"Have you forgotten the most unlucky gentleman?"

"Ah?" Long Yuehong was stunned for a moment, "Beuris, the former consul and commander-in-chief of the 'First City'?"

If this person hadn't suddenly suffered from an "unintentional disease", the development of the turmoil would most likely not have turned out the way it did later.

"His strength is said to be very strong. Maybe the 'unintentional' viruses caused by fluctuations in that range have concentrated on him." Jiang Baimian assumed irresponsibly.

Without waiting for Long Yuehong and Bai Chen to respond, Shang Jianyao changed the topic without warning:

"Master Zenaga predicted that we would cause unrest in the First City, but everything that happened after that had little to do with us..."

Speaking of this, Shang Jianyao looked at Long Yuehong and smiled:

"Maybe you spread bad luck to Beuris."

"I've never seen him!" Long Yuehong retorted subconsciously.

Shang Jianyao exclaimed with both "surprise" and "fear":

“It’s getting better and better!

“It doesn’t take contact to affect a person’s luck!”

"Okay." Jiang Baimian stopped Shang Jianyao's performance, raised the hair hanging down by his ears with his hands, and said thoughtfully, "I suspect it has something to do with the tomato scrambled eggs."

When it came to topics involving Xiao Chong, she was more cautious than anything else. Even though she knew there was no bug in the room, she still used the code name.

"If we had not escaped from Xikaluo Temple in advance, there is a high probability that we would not have been attacked by the special commissioner, and we would not have gone looking for help. As a result, the fried tomatoes and eggs were scared away by that person, and we probably left the original city directly. "Jiang Baimian further explained, "If he was still in the original city when the citizens gathered, there would have been many variables in the matter, and maybe it wouldn't have become a big deal at all."

"It makes sense." The more Long Yuehong thought about it, the more she agreed.

Of course, the premise is that Master Zenaga's prediction did not deviate too much, and the "Old Tune Group" did detonate the turmoil in the original city in a sense.

Shang Jianyao showed a longing expression:

"I don't know where he is now."

Bai Chen carefully considered the logic of the matter and said with emotion:

"Master Zenaga's prediction was confirmed in such a tortuous way..."

"This is a prophecy." Jiang Baimian laughed.

She stood up immediately:

“Go and exercise, leave these questions to be verified later.

"Our task now is to rest and recover, wait for the review to be completed, issue rewards, and then each make their own applications."

After a pause, Jiang Baimian said wistfully:

"If our guess about the source of the Wuxin disease epidemic just now is correct, then the more important thing will not be to find those places where people were infected with Wuxin disease on August 7, but to list the places where no one was infected settlements, extracting the similarities between them.”

There was strong hope and anticipation in her tone.

At this moment, Long Yuehong inexplicably felt that the team leader's face seemed to be shining, and Shang Jianyao beside him was also full of eagerness to try.

…………

At the end of the day, Jiang Baimian returned home.

"Dad, so early?" She was a little surprised to find her father Jiang Wenfeng already sitting in the living room.

You know, she didn't eat in the canteen today, and planned to come back directly to make something to eat. The "Old Tune Team" was on semi-vacation during this period, and they got off work very casually, often early.

Jiang Wenfeng said angrily:

"It's not about you!"

He then sighed:

"Biological cochlear surgery and awakening experiments have been arranged for you. Once the routine review is completed, you can make a specific appointment."

Jiang Baimian glanced at his father and asked timidly:

"What if I get scared and give in?"

Jiang Wenfeng stared:

"Just pretend that there is no such thing as the awakening experiment. I will knock you out and send you over for biological cochlear surgery!"

"What a cruel heart..." Jiang Baimian lengthened his tone.

At this time, she would certainly not say such embarrassing words as "I will give you a left hand" like Shang Jianyao did.

Taking advantage of this topic, Jiang Baimian asked curiously:

"Dad, how many awakened people do we have in our company who have entered the 'new world'?"

Jiang Wenfeng frowned:

"That's not your level to know."

After speaking, he slowly exhaled:

"Actually, I'm not too sure. The confidentiality level of this matter is M3."

That is, only board members know.

Jiang Baimian whispered thoughtfully:

"There are five board members..."

Jiang Wenfeng did not respond.

…………

Floor 495, Area C, inside the Activity Center.

Shang Jianyao, Long Yuehong, Meng Xia, and Zhang Lei sat in the corner, chatting about various topics while feeling the excitement around them.

"It's been a few days since we came back, why hasn't Yang Zhenyuan shown up..." Long Yuehong mentioned another friend of hers.

Meng Xia sneered:

"Probably busy with the kids."

Long Yuehong suddenly understood and slapped his forehead with his right hand:

"I forgot about it."

He frowned slightly at the banging sound, but pretended that nothing happened.

Meng Xia glanced at him and then at Shang Jianyao:

"And your ranks have been promoted too quickly. As a classmate, I feel very inferior in front of you!"

"Pangu Creatures" is neither small nor big. The news that Long Yuehong and Shang Jianyao have reached D5 has already spread throughout the 495th floor.

"You can also apply to be transferred to the front-line team of the Security Department." Shang Jianyao gave serious advice.

Meng Xia rolled his eyes:

"We'd better forget it and wait for one, no, two managers to emerge from among our classmates. They will achieve enlightenment and the chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven."

While chatting, Shang Jianyao suddenly looked at Meng Xia’s husband Zhang Lei:

"Have you ever heard of the 'Natural Cult'?"

This is a cult that has been spreading within the company for a while and influenced some people.

Zhang Lei recalled:

"Are you that sect that likes to run around without clothes?"

"Yes." Long Yuehong affirmed helpfully.

"Is there such a sect?" Meng Xia looked surprised.

Zhang Lei nodded:

"Before joining the company, I encountered them several times near the White Knights."

As soon as he finished speaking, Meng Xia suddenly interrupted:

"Does it look good?"

"Some are old, and some are young." Zhang Lei said casually.

Shang Jianyao asked enthusiastically:

"Then do you know who they believe in?"

Zhang Lei thought for a while and said:

"It seems to be the 'watchdog' in May."

Shang Jianyao suddenly realized:

"Streaking is also a kind of performance art!"

After chatting for a while, the pregnant woman was "forcibly" taken away. Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong left the activity center and went back to their homes.

Area B, in room 196.

Shang Jianyao lay on the bed, eyes open in the silent darkness.

Near the window, the light from the street lights outside illuminated an area, occasionally disturbed by the shadows of passing pedestrians.

A few minutes later, there was new news on the radio, and the slightly childish voice sounded:

"Hello everyone, I am Hou Yi, the news announcer on the hour, it is 8 o'clock in the evening...

"Today, Director of the Board of Directors and Vice President Ji Ze convened the 'Safety Production Month' meeting..."