Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

1pm

There was a hint of coolness in the air. Gene sat quietly under a leafy banyan tree. There were some wooden tables and chairs next to him, all carved from tree roots.

Ye Chunwang came over with a pot of tea and placed it in front of Gene.

"It's a new tea grown in my little yard! Try it."

Gene poured a glass and after taking a sip, there was a faint bitter taste on the tip of his tongue, with a little bit of astringency.

"Not very tasty."

Ye Chunwang glanced at Jean, smiled helplessly and shook his head.

"I'm going to be married in a while Jean."

Jean looked at Ye Chunwang with some surprise, but soon his eyes became serious.

"Congratulations, Xiaoye."

Ye Chunwang smiled and shook his head. He is already over 60 years old this year. It is indeed too late to get married at this age. He is already middle-aged and has now withdrawn from the agricultural base and left everything in the agricultural base. Leave it to Clark and Natasha.

"I hope you go over and take a look at the situation at the agricultural base."

Ye Chunwang said, looking at Jean who drank the tea with a smile on his face, he shook his head.

"Didn't Clark and Natasha do a great job!"

Ye Chunwang hummed, his voice seemed a bit dull.

"You must have heard a little bit about what that boy Clark did!"

"I heard Tang Rao tell me about it."

Ye Chunwang frowned slightly.

"I always feel that this is inappropriate. Many serious criminals have died."

Jean looked at the light on the ground through the gaps between the branches and leaves in a daze, alternating with shadows in the breeze.

"How do you want me to do Xiaoye?"

Ye Chunwang hesitated to speak, and finally shook his head.

"I don't know about Gene either. Now Natasha has basically no contact with Clark except for work issues."

Gene nodded.

"If you disagree, you can separate and do your part. This is how we teach them in school. I heard from Alpha a few days ago that they had a big fight."

Ye Chunwang sighed. He was also present at the time, and the two quarreled over the issue of continuing to eat genetic food for heavy-duty prisoners.

Recently, some people starved to death after going on a hunger strike for a long time. Natasha couldn't bear it anymore. She and Clark had a very serious quarrel. The two of them started fighting. Finally, Ye Chunwang and others The students in the Academy of God grabbed their hands together.

Birth will greatly affect a person's future. Clark once talked to Ye Chunwang after he was drunk, and he understood what hunger was.

When he was very young, Clark followed a group of beggars in the city and begged on the streets at the bottom every day. This kind of life lasted until he was admitted to the Seminary. Enduring hunger was a common thing for Clark.

Fortunately, one of the beggars taught Clark how to read and many other basic knowledge, so Clark was very strict in dealing with things, despite his seemingly carefree appearance.

Clark once told Ye Chunwang that food is indispensable to humans. Only by increasing food production above an absolutely safe level can human society continue to move forward.

Natasha obviously couldn't relate to this. She came from a relatively affluent lower-class family. For her, eating was just an ordinary day.

Ye Chunwang couldn't stand with any of them. Now Clark has indeed achieved something. The shortest maturity cycle of a type of wheat in one year is 28 days. However, the side effects of this genetic food are also obvious.

Today's agricultural science already has an extremely complete technology for plant genetic improvement. Many crops can be harvested several times a year, but the harm is immeasurable, so they are all in the experimental stage.

At first, the prisoners were very happy to be able to eat different foods from time to time, but as more and more people fell ill and died, serious prisoners also realized that there was a problem with the food. Now the voice of resistance in the prison is getting stronger and stronger. .

But in a cage separated from society, the voices of prisoners cannot be transmitted. Section 11 suppresses everything. Latis constantly provides different entertainment activities for heavy-duty prisoners to reduce their appetite for food. Opposing voices on the issue, although effective, are still not the answer.

"In my opinion, there are certain hidden dangers in subjects 3, 11 and 12. Jean, you have to go and take a look. Now is not the time to relieve yourself of your burden."

Ye Chunwang reminded, and Gene nodded.

"Other subjects exist in society, but these three subjects are outside society. The current problems of the three subjects are really difficult to solve. On the one hand, the people hope to reduce military expenditures and invest more of this money. Come to the city, but on the one hand, the meaning of the army’s existence cannot be found for the time being.”

Ye Chunwang also understood that this was a dilemma. If there were some large-scale riots in the city, the army would be indispensable.

"How to balance the things in these three subjects, you have to find a way, Gene."

Gene shook his head.

"Just leave it to them. They will definitely find a way. I'm going to leave first. I finally came back to the upper level. I want to visit some old friends."

Gene said as he picked up the coat that was placed aside and put it on.

Ye Chunwang looked at Jean leaving and could only sigh helplessly. He could not ask Jean to do something too much. After all, Jean had been running for this city for hundreds of years, and he also needed to rest. Need to be alone for a while.

During the more than 10 years he spent in the Academy of God, Jean devoted all his efforts to cultivating everyone in the academy.

Although Ye Chunwang is worried, overall everything in the city is good now.

People were everywhere on the street discussing some of the construction projects that Congress had opened for bidding and what was in that mysterious big black ball.

Jean walked quietly on the street, and soon came to the outside of Ye Lai's LK candy store. Currently, the company's candy sales were indeed very good, and Jean walked in.

Ye Lai looked at Jean in surprise, and his originally bitter face became radiant.

"A little better!"

Ye Lai hummed. The wife in the store was still greeting the customers in the store. Gene looked at Ye Lai's wife.

Jean came here a while ago, and Ye Lai's wife was about to give birth at that time. However, when Jean called a few days later to congratulate them and prepare to treat the couple to a meal, Ye Lai told Jean that the child was not alive. .

Ye Lai did not say the specific reason. He only said that his wife ate something that pregnant women should not eat, and the child was stillborn. He was a boy.

"When your wife recovers her health and has another child, you are both still young."

Gene said and picked up some candies. After Ye Lai helped Gene wrap them, Gene paid and left the store with a smile.

Jean plans to wander around some nearby areas and visit some students from the past who have retired at home. Many of them are already old and half of their feet have already stepped into the coffin. If we don’t visit them again, maybe next year Can't be seen anymore.

The students who followed them before the city was founded are the ones who laid the foundation of the city. Most of them were orphans from the war era and had no one to rely on. In order to survive, they could only follow Jean and the others. Seeking refuge here, Gene and six other guys taught them a lot.

After the city was established, they paid too much. Many people spent their entire lives in the research laboratory. Many people were more or less influenced by Ellie, but now they are about to leave this world.

Jean glanced at the box of candy in his hand and smiled helplessly. No matter what kind of gift he gave, it could not make them young again. Only candy that children liked, maybe for them, for Jean In itself, it is also the best gift that can be given or received.

Around 3pm

The hot temperature in the city has made many people miserable. Many people can feel that the temperature is rising year by year. Everyone has lost their enthusiasm for the giant sphere where the Academy of God is located, which they flew to the top of the upper level early this morning. , most people are looking at the functions of the latest light and shadow mobile phones. Many people who are exploring the light and shadow mobile phones have shared how to use the mobile phones and many novel and interesting functions on the Internet.

At this time, Gene had just stepped out of an apartment in District 7, and was greeted by an old couple in the house.

"Teacher Jean, it's really rare that you can come. Thank you."

Gene smiled and nodded.

"If it's okay, you can exercise. I think it's still okay for you to live for another 20 years."

The old couple laughed. Their hair was already gray. At this time, the old man remembered something and hurried to the refrigerator and took out a green-packaged popsicle.

"It's hot outside, Teacher Jean, take one to relieve the heat!"

Seeing the two people smiling excitedly, Gene took the opened popsicle, waved and left.

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As soon as Gene took a bite, the smile on his face froze in an instant, and a strong smell rushed directly to his nose. Gene looked back, and the old couple made a face at him and closed the door with laughter. .

Gene swallowed this mustard-flavored popsicle in one gulp, turned on his mobile phone to check, and found out that it was made by a small workshop that had just emerged. It used various weird flavors as a gimmick, among which the mustard-flavored popsicle was one of them.

Gene did not throw away the popsicle, but started eating it with big mouthfuls. Unfortunately, no matter how strong the taste was, there were still no tears in his eyes. Soon Gene went downstairs and took the last bite.

"I'm sorry! I'm really sorry for borrowing my life from you!"

Gene raised his head and looked at the scorching sun. For a moment, a sadness emerged from the bottom of his heart. He had met more than ten students, and one of them had passed away. His family did not know Gene. And their family members didn't know what kind of work he was doing, they just knew that he was very busy.

Jean lowered his head quietly and walked on the street. Unknowingly, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, he had arrived at the door of Hawke's house.

On the lawn, Hawke's wife Kailin was taking care of the flowers. Gene looked at the last candy in his hand and walked over slowly.

"Miss!"

Kailin looked over in confusion, covering her mouth in surprise for a moment.

"You are Mr. Jean!"

The door opened and Kailin said that Hawke was still sleeping. He and Locke drank until dawn last night.

Gene was holding the candy, hesitating whether to leave or let Kailin pass the candy to Hawke, but at this time Kailin hurriedly pulled Gene into the house and served Gene snacks and tea very politely.

"Eat here, Mr. Jean, the food I cook is delicious."

"Then I'd like to give it a try."

Gene quietly looked at the very warmly decorated living room. There were a large number of dresses drying outside, with various styles. Kailin herself was wearing a cool green lace dress, which was very close-fitting and beautiful.

"Do you like dresses very much, Ms. Kellyn?"

Kailin became embarrassed and her face immediately turned red.

"Hoke said that I am best suited to wearing a dress."

Gene laughed, then walked into the kitchen, took off his coat, and rolled up his sleeves.

"Mr. Jean, I can handle this kind of thing. You stay outside first."

Before Kailin finished speaking, Gene started to take out some vegetables from the refrigerator and started playing with them.

"Hawke has said a lot about you Mr. Gene."

"What did he say!"

Gene took out a cigarette, lit it, and started cutting some vegetables into pieces with the kitchen knife in his hand.

"He always calls me a bastard!"

Kailin felt a little embarrassed, but seeing the gentle smile on Gene's face, she still smiled and nodded.

"But Hawke said something. He said you can't make it in this city without Mr. Jean!"

Gene smiled, picked up a piece of carrot, and put it in his mouth.

Time passed minute by minute, and there was a heavy sound coming downstairs.

"Honey, get me a glass of ice water, my throat is about to explode."

"Yo!"

Hawke's eyes widened, and he put on his pajamas, looking confused, and took another look at the situation in the kitchen.

"You bastard, what are you doing here at my house?"

Gene put down what he was holding, walked slowly towards Hawke, and used telekinesis to pull over the ice water that Kailin had just poured out.

GuluGulu

Hawk drank the ice water in one gulp and felt a lot more comfortable. At this time, Gene held a black candy with a swirl pattern in the middle and handed it to Hawk.

"idiot!"

Hawke took it and peeled off the candy wrapper and put it directly into his mouth.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

"I visited more than 30 students today, and I ended up here."

Hawke sighed.

"I'm luckier than other guys. The longevity vaccine has a much greater impact on me than they do, and I live longer than they do. If it's about work, don't talk about it at my house. Go talk to Xiaopang. I'm now It’s a semi-retired state.”

Gene nodded.

"I want to establish 13 subjects."

Hawke nodded.

"I did hear other guys talk about it occasionally, why don't you worry? This batch of students is much better than our previous batch. The experimental teaching you have explored on us has helped you cultivate students well. A large number of top elites are coming.”

Gene smiled, his expression slightly bitter.

"Looking at your students, who have been brought up since childhood, have grown up day by day. Now they have grown old and are about to disappear. You must not feel bad either. The other six guys also came here a while ago."

Gene was a little surprised.

"Don't think you're the only one who thinks this way. The other six guys are the same, Jean. Tell me what's going on. If I can, I'll try my best to help you."

"Department 13 needs a secretary! I hope you can act as a temporary agent for a while."

"Don't talk about Gene!"

Gene smiled helplessly.

"Is it really impossible no matter what?"

"No matter what, it won't work!"

Hawke said as he glanced sideways at his wife in the kitchen.

Gene raised his head helplessly and exhaled a puff of smoke.

"Each of them can stand on their own, Gene. How long will it take for you to feel at ease? In my opinion, this group of students is very outstanding and is your highest masterpiece. They are good enough to do everything well. Besides, aren't they still?" Is there a group of students? The 8 people cultivated by the city are good enough. This is the situation you want to see. Now that they are together, after the next huge project is completed, the city will enter an era of rapid development. of."

Gene nodded after hesitating for a while.

"I'm sorry, Hawke. Just pretend that I haven't said anything about this. Maybe I'll be enough for Section 13. Otherwise, okay, Hawke, I can just find anyone on the street, as long as I like it." Yes, it doesn’t matter even if he is an ordinary person.”

Hawke burst out laughing.

"Stop it, Jean. I don't believe you dare to do this. Isn't this equivalent to announcing to everyone that your education has failed? Stop it, Jean."

Then Gene stood up and planned to leave.

"Aren't you going to stay for dinner?"

Gene shook his head.

"Today we and those six guys still have to complete a lot of things. You also know that the Academy of God has moved to the top floor. The next transformation will require the cooperation of the seven of us. It will take at least two or three years to complete. Such a large scale s things."

The last rays of the setting sun disappeared, and the city lights turned on after falling into a brief red glow.

"Can you guys move faster? None of you have had enough to eat?"

Lolita was sitting in a wheelchair, looking with a rosy complexion at the 10th subject students who were installing equipment in the School of God. Especially Noah, who had just moved a few times and was already sitting on the ground, looking uncomfortable. As if planning to move.

"Noah, what are you going to do?"

Noah ran to Lolita with a smile.

"Teacher Lolita, your health is just getting better, it's better to go back and rest."

"Go back to work."

Lolita frowned and coughed for a moment. Noah hurried back to work. At this time, the six gods were in the basement, and the entire academy was located on a giant ball-shaped battleship.

The gods now plan to bury this battleship underground in the upper levels of the city, covering a total area of ​​100 square kilometers. The diameter of the current sphere is only more than 5 kilometers, but after entering the underground, under the control of AI0, it will continue to It will extend out and finally stop until it covers an area of ​​100 square kilometers.

This will become the headquarters of Section 10 in the future, covering the rocky areas to the north and west of the upper level. After that, the manufacturing and transformation of the battleship will be completed internally, and all the data, information, science and technology in the city will be stored in the battleship. internal.

At this time, in the room located 100 meters deep underground, next to the hill made of seven colors, the six gods were present. The hill was now much larger than before, and the six people looked at it solemnly.

Along with little white light particles, a virtual giant more than ten meters high soon appeared, half kneeling on the ground.

"The six gods have completed the settings."

Deguna nodded.

"The next step is to trouble you two, Gu Yi and Tang Rao. We have to hide this matter from Jean."

Tang Rao nodded and Li Chu laughed.

"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, this is work that takes decades."

Nowadays, most young men and women in cities who do not want to have children store their genetic material in genetic material depositories regulated by Congress.

What Tang Rao and Gu Yi need to do is to find the most suitable genetic material from the genetic material of countless people in the city for matching. In the end, 50,000 successfully fused embryos will be needed to store them in the huge battleship Noah.

If something really happens to this planet in the future, the huge battleship Noah will take off, carrying the last remaining humans, and the gods will try their best to work together to create a three-dimensional solid, gas, and liquid envelope on the surface of the earth. A hole is opened in the state mixing layer to ensure that the huge battleship Noah can take off.

AI0 will replace the gods and complete all the education for these born people, 25,000 men and 25,000 women, and they cannot be direct blood relatives. This work requires AI0 to assist Tang Rao and Gu Yi It took two people a lot of time to complete.

If a crisis occurs in the development of the city before entering the mechanized era, this is the safest method. As the city develops, more powerful biogenetic technology will emerge, and mankind will truly begin the era of interstellar colonization.

Jean also agreed. He would take time to go to Mars and would try his best to get all the data on Mars and send it back to Earth.

Building the next living place for mankind is the final contribution that the seven guys can make to mankind.

They are no longer the same kind of life forms as humans. Now they can appear as humans, but it is just an illusion simulated by their own power. The real them are no longer human.

"It would be good if the mechanization era can be opened. Maybe more people can be saved. All they need is to put their heads in nutrient solution. They can maintain long-term voyages with minimal nutritional requirements in battleships. Made of Mimic X The mechanical body is also convenient for maintenance and storage anytime and anywhere.”

Rose said, and Li Chu sighed helplessly.

"Now we can only do it step by step."

"If there is a mistake in any part of this plan, I am afraid it will fall into the worst situation. We must be particularly careful and make all the preparations first. I can't wait. We will take action first."

Werther said, Deguna nodded, and Gu Yi looked at Werther with a dull look. Last year, two students, Becky and Claude, died. Both of them grew up with Werther. They were Werther. of fifth generation students.

"We will not forget all this, it will be stored in our volume forever!"

Deguna pointed to his head, and Werther hummed.

"I just hope that Lolita can continue to live longer. I hope that she can see that everything she has done is successful and that the future is full of hope and hope."

Li Chu patted Werther.

"We have at most a century left. This is the time we can continue to provide shelter to mankind. Everything must be completed within these 100 years, otherwise the bones piled up on this land will die with their eyes open! "

Li Chu laughed and Rose stared at him.

"This joke is not funny at all, you bastard. It's been difficult for me to control my form recently, and my vision has begun to become particle-level."

Deguna laughed and took a look at her body. She felt that she was a year or two younger again, and her previous clothes were also a little baggy.

"It's good for you. My current body is completely cursed. My breasts are getting smaller day by day, and my body is starting to return to that of a child."

"Isn't this nice! Little sister Deguna."

Tang Rao came over, and being much taller than Deguna, she directly pressed her chest on Deguna's head.

"You bastard, believe it or not, I will beat you up."

"What on earth are you talking about without telling me!"

Dots of light blue particles floated by, and Jean appeared in front of everyone. He stared sideways at the seven-color mountain that had grown larger.

"What can I hide from you Jean? Where have you been?"

Jean did not answer, but looked at AI0 quietly.

"Absolutely foolproof, this guy."

Li Chu nodded.

"Believe in us, so many AI development do you think is it for? Of course, it is to provide reliable data for evolution from the endless sources of AI0. When the data is accurate to 99.9999999999999999999999999%, this guy can completely replace us for us Its role is even more powerful than ours. It will have infinite wisdom and be able to answer everything for mankind."

Gene simply threw away his coat.

"Are you an idiot at work! How long are you going to hold on to Tang Rao?"

Deguna stretched out her hands angrily, and Tang Rao jumped aside playfully.

"How's it going in Section 3?"

Gene asked and Li Chu said.

"Don't worry, Zijuan and Osman have already been to the barrier, and the students from the 3rd subject will also go to the barrier one after another. After that, they will find suitable candidates to work on the barrier, collect data, and clean up the plants on a regular basis. "

Gene nodded, then scratched his head.

"It's better to dig a bomb shelter."

For a moment, the other six people looked at Jean in surprise.

"There is nothing you can do. Didn't you receive the signal from Tianji Space Country? Just in case, use rock coagulant to reinforce the refuge tunnel at least 100 meters underground."

"You can make up your own mind, Jean. We are too lazy to take care of the unnecessary matters. Didn't that guy Latis propose to build a new tower prison? You can go over and ask her opinion when you have time."

Deguna said, and everyone started to move.