Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven

Victor gradually regained consciousness, and he heard voices around him in a daze, which was difficult to distinguish at first, and then he heard VJ throwing a tantrum, shouting that Victor was his father. I am so sorry.The speaker has a strong Spanish accent, how do I know? Victor was fully awake, with severe head pain and dizziness. He reached out and felt a golf ball-sized swelling on his forehead. Dad, VJ called. Victor struggled to open his eyes, and saw VJ's cold blue eyes in front of him.The son folded his hands on his chest, and there were several strangers behind him, one of whom was tall and thick, with a murderous look on his face.

Victor closed his eyes again, gritted his teeth and sat up, staggered and almost fell down, VJ hurried to support him. are you all right, papa? VJ asked. I don't think it's a big deal.Victor looked at several burly men in security uniforms, he didn't recognize any of them.Philip hid behind like a frightened lamb. Looking around, he thought he was back in his own laboratory, surrounded by state-of-the-art bio-genetic chemistry experimental equipment, the closest to him was a protein liquid chromatography rapid separation machine just launched. But this is indeed not his laboratory, the walls are decorated in a natural country style.

where am I?Victor rubbed his eyes with his hands. You're in a place you shouldn't be. VJ said calmly. What happened to me just now? Why not relax, you accidentally bumped your head. Victor was about to refute, but then swallowed the words again.What does it mean that I'm in a place I shouldn't be?he asked back. You shouldn't come to see my lab ahead of time, at least a month away. VJ said, wait for me to build the underground laboratory across the river. The entire basement seemed like a new world. In a space of 100 yards long and 60 yards wide, there were all kinds of equipment. There were two iron doors at each end, and a wooden ladder led directly to it.

Hey, Dad, how about looking around? VJ said proudly, with a challenging tone in his tone. Victor stood up unsteadily, this is your laboratory?He couldn't believe his eyes. That's right. VJ said: Pretty cool, right? Victor walked slowly to a DNA synthesizer, and stretched out his finger to touch the surface of the instrument. This synthesizer was more advanced than similar equipment in his laboratory. Where did you get it all?Victor pointed to the magnetic force electron microscope and asked VJ. It can be said to be borrowed. VJ said complacently. Victor looked back at his son's face, you mean you stole it from Zimmera?Absolutely not called stealing, VJ replied with a naughty smile, saying that it would be more appropriate to move the location a little bit.They are still on Zimmera's territory now, and essentially belong to Zimmera.

Victor approached the gas chromatograph again, and said seriously: You'd better explain everything here to me from the beginning. Of course, VJ said, let's talk in the living room, it's much more comfortable there. VJ led Victor through the experimental area, pushed open a small door on the left, and pointed to the right door and said: The experimental area over there is bigger, but it is still not enough. Victor noticed that Philip followed, while the other bodyguards stayed on the chairs outside and played poker. They walked into a room that looked like an ordinary family living room. The floor was covered with carpets of different sizes, and the walls were covered with grotesque tapestries, filled with a soft and warm atmosphere.Near the door is a round conference table with six chairs.

Victor pulled out a chair and sat down, Philip sat aside quietly. You know, said VJ calmly, since the first time you brought me to Zimmera, I have been very interested in the research work you are doing.The problem was that no one allowed me to touch those devices. It was very natural, Victor said, when you were a toddler. I never see it that way. VJ looked away. In short, I secretly made up my mind to build a laboratory by myself.Starting small, the lab grew bigger and bigger as equipment was added. How old were you then? About 7 years ago. VJ said that when I was three years old, most of the manual work was done by Philip.Building a laboratory is really easy.Of course all this was done in secret.

What on earth are you doing this for? I can do something serious. VJ said, I have developed a strong interest in genetic engineering, which is a future subject, and I have my own ideas on how to start research. You can totally do it in my lab.Victor said. No, VJ waved his hand, people would think I was too young, and they wouldn't let me do it.I don't need rules and regulations, and I am free to work according to my wishes with the help of assistants.I can tell you right now that my work has exceeded your expectations.I've been wanting you to see the results of my research over the last year, and it's sure to blow your mind.

Have you achieved results?Victor asked with mixed suspicion. It is more accurate to say that there have been major breakthroughs in several major areas. VJ said, guess what? Victor shook his head. You should be able to guess, VJ smiled, one of them is what you have been researching. I have multiple subjects on hand.Victor was evasive. I mean the results of my research will bring you great prestige, Zimmera's patents and guaranteed money.My intention was not to let anyone know who the real inventor was. Like our swim meet a few days ago? VJ laughed happily, and said: From a certain point of view, this is the case.I hate when people focus on me. People in the world like to make a fuss, and when they hear about a prodigy, they immediately make a fuss.I would rather dedicate the research results to you and Zimmera in exchange for retaining my free research space and having experimental equipment.

Tell me first what progress have you made? First of all, I have solved the difficult problem of survival of fertilized eggs in the implanted uterus. VJ confidently said that as long as the fertilized egg is normal, I can guarantee 100% successful implantation. joke! I'm not kidding. VJ purposely kept things secret, and the answer was both simple and complicated. To verify his words, VJ took out a small glass bottle from his pocket and placed it on the table in front of Victor. For you, he said, maybe you'll get a Nobel Prize for it. VJ giggled, and Philip smirked too. Victor picked up the bottle and observed that it contained a transparent and viscous liquid, saying that such things need to go through a lot of tests to know the effect and safety.

Already tested. VJ said that it has been 100% successful in both animals and humans. Victor stared at his son, then at Philip, who wanted to laugh but didn't dare to.He turned his gaze back to the small glass bottle, almost certain that this achievement is of epoch-making significance, bringing immeasurable progress to science and economy.He took a deep breath and asked: You must have done human experiments? No half lie. VJ said positively. what kind of person?Of course they are volunteers, the details of which are difficult to describe in one word, so let’s talk about it later. volunteer!Victor was taken aback. Didn't VJ know that it is illegal to use it on humans without pharmacological testing?

Who else knows about underground labs?Victor asked. Philip and a few security guards, plus you now. Victor glanced at his son quickly, and VJ smiled at him. Suddenly, Victor laughed inexplicably: All this happened right under my nose, but I kept it in the dark for seven years, it's incredible!Does your mother know anything about it? I don't know at all! VJ's tone is very positive.Victor laughed: Ha, I'm sure she'll like everything you do, we should show her around. I don't think it's a good idea. VJ's expression is very complicated. I don't want to disclose my laboratory to people, including you. I originally planned to wait until I moved the laboratory to a new place before telling you. Where are you going to move?Victor asked curiously. It's nearby, I'll take you there in a few days. I insisted on telling your mother, Victor, back on the subject, you can't imagine how much she's worried about you, and I'll convince her to keep it a secret from you. It is risky to do so, VJ said, she will never applaud my research results like you, she is not obsessed with scientific research. She will be proud of your independent laboratory and achievements. On the same day, Martha reluctantly came to the underground laboratory under Victor's strong instigation and persuasion.After the visit, Victor said: Now, do you understand why VJ doesn't like to participate in group activities? She glanced at VJ in a blink of an eye, and VJ was also carefully observing her reaction. She asked blankly: Where did these come from? There are several people who help. VJ vaguely said that most of them were moved by Philip, and some needed to be disassembled, transported and reassembled. Gephardt is among them?Suspicion suddenly rose in Victor's heart. He also helped. VJ admits. Why would someone like Gephardt help you?Martha asked sharply. I took the trouble to open Zimmera's computer file vault and found that someone had misappropriated company property.Once I have the evidence, I can use them to my advantage.Having said that, all the equipment has not been moved out of the company and still belongs to Zimmera. This is blackmail!cried Martha. I never threaten anyone. VJ argued that I just told them that I knew they had done something disgraceful and then asked them for help. VJ's words are not unreasonable, Victor interrupted, I want a list of people who embezzled the company's property. Sorry, said VJ, I made a deal with them.As he spoke, he glanced at Martha. Looking at the basement in the shady forest, feeling VJ's aggressive tone and the cold eyes VJ cast on her, Martha shuddered and hurriedly turned and walked towards the stairs. Martha, wait.Victor chased after her, but saw her stepping up the wooden ladder resolutely, pushing off the top cover, and then disappeared.