HBWnovel Chapter 48 Special Gene Fusion
Chapter 48 Special Gene Fusion
Liu Baichuan and Qi Te moved directly into the laboratory.
Aside from eating, sleeping, going to the toilet, and attending regular classes, all of his time was spent on testing and analysis.
Finally, on the evening of the third day, the master and apprentice got the result they wanted.
"I knew it, I knew it!"
"My assumption was correct; they all said I was crazy."
"Damn it, I'm not crazy, they're the ones who are."
"Hahahaha~~cough cough cough~"
Qi Te quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to the teacher.
Liu Baichuan took a sip, caught his breath, and stared at the experimental results on the screen, his eyes shining brightly. "Qite, you're truly a lucky star for your teacher!"
Qi Te smiled wearily, "Teacher, aren't you a firm believer in science? Why are you being so particular about this?"
"Science and theology are not contradictory."
Liu Baichuan sat down in a chair, rubbed his sore eyes, and pointed at the screen, saying, "In the eyes of those devout theological believers, are we, who study cells, genetic inheritance, and the origin of life, heretics?"
"Theologians also use mobile phones and travel by car and plane, all of which are products of scientific research. They cannot refute our research results, therefore, science must exist."
"And since we cannot prove that there is no God in this world, then God may exist."
"Existence and the possibility of existence are not mutually exclusive."
Qi Te could understand the meaning behind the words, but he was still far from reaching Liu Baichuan's level.
"So, you also believe in the statement that 'the end of science is theology'?"
"I don't know, I haven't reached the end of science yet." Liu Baichuan shook his head: "Theologians say that God created the world, created all things, and created humankind."
"Centuries ago, a great biologist overturned creationism with the theory of evolution. In the last century, global catastrophes and the appearance of those strange creatures overturned the origin of species."
"Whether humans were created by God, I don't know, but I do know what created them."
Liu Baichuan pointed to the aquatic plants that had been cut and placed in a petri dish: "Cross-species gene fusion."
"The original DNA structure breaks, new DNA fragments are inserted into the break, and rearranged and combined to form a new species with dual gene sequences that possess both animal and plant biological attributes."
"Since you are the discoverer, I have decided to name this phenomenon 'Special Gene Fusion'!"
Qi Te hesitated for a moment, about to refuse, but Liu Baichuan waved his hand to stop him, saying, "Qi Te, what do you think is the most important thing in doing research?"
"The perseverance to endure long periods of solitude, the resilience to withstand the frustration of countless trials and errors, focus, insight, and the sharp thinking ability to promptly identify mistakes in direction," Zite said without hesitation.
Liu Baichuan nodded with satisfaction. The five essential abilities for researchers were something he always emphasized to his students in the first class. But after teaching so many books and guiding countless students, very few could remember them so clearly, or even word for word.
"In fact, there is an even more important key factor."
"luck!"
Qi Te thought he had misheard, and a look of doubt appeared on his face. Liu Baichuan smiled and said, "Research is a kind of work in which chance and necessity coexist and intertwine."
"After countless trials and errors, our predecessors eliminated countless wrong directions and provided correct guidance for those who followed. Therefore, it was inevitable that those who followed would eventually obtain correct data and research results."
"And there are countless examples of chance in history."
"The accidental discovery of an apple falling to the ground led to the conclusion that planetary motion around the sun is governed by the same gravitational force, thus leading to the law of universal gravitation. The accidental discovery of staphylococci dissolving around mold-contaminated bacterial culture dishes led to the discovery of the world's first antibiotic, penicillin."
"A chance discovery requires extremely keen insight, but luck is also indispensable."
"If you don't cut your finger on aquatic plants, you won't notice that ordinary aquatic plants actually grow sharp serrations similar to those of vines."
"Then you wouldn't realize that aquatic plants that grow slowly in winter are actually more lush and abundant than in summer. You also wouldn't specifically bring this aquatic plant to the laboratory."
"Most people, after getting their fingers cut by seaweed, would first think of getting ashore as soon as possible to bandage the wound to avoid infection."
"A cut on your finger from seaweed is a matter of luck. But your thinking, which differs from most people, comes from your exceptional insight."
"So, Zite, you're a natural-born researcher, don't waste your talent and abilities."
Liu Baichuan's eyes burned with fervor, practically screaming, "I've already considered you my last disciple, so don't let me down."
Qi Te nodded vigorously: "I understand, thank you, teacher. But the naming..."
Liu Baichuan waved his hand dismissively: "There's nothing wrong with that. Go back and rest now."
"Your application to go out of town to collect samples has been approved. You'll be leaving next Friday for half a month. If there's anything going on at home, make arrangements as soon as possible and get ready properly."
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In three days, he slept for less than ten hours in total. When Qi Te returned to his dormitory, he fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.
While he was sound asleep, the Bureau of Irregularities entered the old campus of Haicheng University to conduct a comprehensive, thorough inspection of the entire water system where the Huxin Pavilion is located.
Not only did Liu Baichuan not ask Qi Te why he went to the old campus to jump into the lake in the dead of winter, but he also took the blame. When handing over the skeleton to the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs, he claimed that he had grabbed a knife and stabbed a bandit during the college hostage crisis.
The pavilion in the middle of the lake is not far from the main building. It is highly likely that the robber fell into the lake and died while fleeing with serious injuries.
The main task of the Bureau of Alien Management is to clean up the waterways to prevent the spread and growth of mutated creatures, which could lead to an uncontrollable situation. More than a month has passed since the hostage situation, and the Bureau personnel are not very clear about the situation at the time, let alone care about how an armed man died.
In addition, Yue Yi'an is in charge of data management.
Before Liu Baichuan contacted the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs, Qi Te sent a message to Yue Wanwan, reminding her to communicate the ins and outs of the body found at the lake pavilion with Uncle Yue, so as to avoid any problems after the bureau received the skeleton.
Old Mo was reduced to a skeleton, and the true cause of death could not be determined from the condition of his bones. However, whether the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs had high-precision equipment capable of detecting residual supernatural abilities was unknown to Qi Te.
In short, getting Uncle Yue involved in this matter is the best course of action.
That evening, Yue Yi'an returned home, ate dinner, and then went to his study to review the test reports on the water quality of the old campus of Ocean University and the skeleton.
A knock sounded at the door. Yue Yi'an rubbed his temples, turned his chair around, and saw his beloved daughter carrying a pot of ginseng tea as she walked in.
"It's freshly soaked, be careful it's hot."
Yue Wanwan offered a reminder, then hesitated, seemingly wanting to say something.
Yue Yi'an took a small sip, nodded, and indicated that he needed to continue working.
"Dad, I...I..."
Yue Wanwan lowered her head slightly, not daring to look into her father's eyes.
Seeing that his daughter was still like when she was a child, nervously clutching the hem of her clothes and unable to speak, Yue Yi'an instinctively put on a stern face.
His daughter inherited the good genes of her father and wife. She is beautiful, intelligent, patient, and has a good learning ability. However, her personality is a major headache for him.
Weak and timid, he doesn't even dare to speak loudly, and I don't know who he takes after.
Yue Yi'an instinctively wanted to say, "Speak up if you have something to say," but the boy's voice suddenly popped into his mind.
You are the guardian angel she trusts and relies on most in her heart.
Yue Yi'an suddenly remembered that his daughter was actually quite cheerful and lively when she was little, but after she awakened a strange superpower at the age of sixteen, he always warned her.
I've said things like, "Don't be the center of attention, don't attract others' attention, and never let anyone discover your true abilities."
Perhaps it is precisely my own caution and strictness that has shaped my daughter's timid and cautious personality.
"Wanwan, is there something you want to discuss with Daddy?"
Yue Yi'an tried his best to keep his tone calm. Yue Wanwan seemed encouraged, and suddenly raised her head, saying earnestly, "Dad, I...I want to leave the city!"
"Professor Liu Bochuan's research group will be going out of the city next Wednesday to collect biological samples. In addition to the regular group members, there are five more spots available for accompanying members. I also want to see the world outside the city."
"Dad, I know the border area is dangerous, but the mining team has professionals to protect them. And I... I can protect myself too..."
Yue Yi'an's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a smile flashed across his slightly wrinkled face.
The little princess I've been so carefully protecting in my greenhouse has really grown up...