I started by watching videos, and I chose 10,000 combat power.

As Director Qin spoke, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, a hint of self-satisfaction in his smile.

"The Dragon Kingdom will naturally welcome all comers. In any case, the medicine will eventually be used by all of humanity on Earth, so it's better to use it sooner or later. We welcome wealthy people who are willing to pay. With the expansion of production lines and increased production capacity, ordinary people can use the medicine sooner. No matter how you look at it, it's a win-win situation."

He paused briefly, his gaze fixed on Luo Fei's eyes.

"The Dragon Kingdom has recently launched many projects. Each of the technologies on the spaceship requires a huge investment of funds and manpower. And the technologies you provided are all 'money-devouring behemoths' that consume enormous amounts of capital."

"Research funding has increased significantly, and there are no limits; whatever is applied for is approved. Therefore, China is currently facing some funding pressure in the research and development field. If we can obtain funding from those wealthy individuals, this pressure can be significantly alleviated."

Luo Fei nodded; he understood the reasoning behind it.

After Director Qin finished speaking, he picked up his thermos and took another sip of water, this time slowly, taking small sips as if he were savoring tea.

He put down his cup and looked at Luo Fei as he continued speaking.

"The top leaders of the Dragon Kingdom have also basically taken gene-enhancing drugs. Old Master Long took them earlier than me; he was among the first users. He said he wanted to serve the people in the best possible condition."

"He now looks like he's in his forties, in great spirits, and doesn't need to wear glasses when reviewing documents. Other leaders have also used the medication, and no one has objected or refused, because everyone thinks it's a good thing."

"I've worked hard for the country my whole life, my hair has turned white, my back is bent, and my eyesight is failing. Now that I have the opportunity to regain my youth, I can continue to serve the Dragon Kingdom."

Luo Fei nodded and said, "That's only right. They've devoted themselves to the Dragon Kingdom, and many of them look much older than their actual age. With the gene enhancement drug, they can continue to contribute to the country, which is indeed a good thing."

Director Qin looked at Luo Fei and asked:

"Tell me, what's the situation on the Qin side? Was the First Emperor rescued? Is Fusu safe? Were Huhai and Zhao Gao dealt with? Were the items you brought there put to good use?"

His questions came one after another, like a machine gun, and he spoke much faster.

Luo Fei slowly began to speak, recounting the events that had occurred in the Qin Dynasty, one by one.

He spoke very briefly, without embellishment or emotional appeal, simply stating the facts objectively.

Director Qin listened quietly, holding the thermos in his hand. The lid wasn't tightened, and steam kept escaping from the rim, blurring his face.

His hands did not tremble at all, his cheeks did not turn red, and his breathing was steady and normal, but his eyes were flashing with an unusual light.

Luo Fei took the live broadcast ball out of the ring.

A silvery-white sphere hovered above his palm, slowly rotating, gleaming with a cool luster under the office lights.

He placed the live-streaming ball on his desk. The ball landed on the table with a soft sound, like a glass bead falling onto a wooden board.

"I had it fly all over every corner of Xianyang City and record everything. It even contains images of the First Emperor, Fusu, Li Si, and Meng Tian. You'll see for yourself when you see it."

Director Qin reached out and gently touched the live broadcast ball with his fingertips, feeling that the ball was cool and smooth.

"What did the First Emperor look like? Was he just like the illustration in the textbook? That face, that beard, that hat?"

While asking Luo Fei, Director Qin picked up the live broadcast ball and examined it over and over, but he couldn't find a switch or a button.

He looked up at Luo Fei, his eyes full of doubt.

Luo Fei spoke directly, instructing the live broadcast ball to project the previously recorded footage onto the wall.

The sphere lit up instantly, and a beam of light shot out from its surface, projecting onto the white wall of the office, whereupon an image appeared.

That was Xianyang, the capital of the Qin Dynasty—gray city walls, black rooftops, and wisps of white smoke rising from chimneys.

The streets were bustling with people: some were carrying loads of firewood, some were pushing carts to sell cloth, some were setting up stalls to sell snacks, and others were drawing water from the well.

Children chased and played in the alley, their clear laughter echoing through the air.

The camera slowly zooms in, passing through the city gate, across the street, through the palace gate, and finally into Xianyang Palace.

Guards stood at the entrance of the main hall, their armor gleaming in the sunlight, the tips of their halberds drawing silver-white lines in the sky.

Director Qin's hand froze in mid-air, the live broadcast ball still in his palm, while the screen on the wall continued to play.

His mouth was slightly open, and his eyes were wide open.

He stared at the First Emperor's face in the picture, his unfathomable eyes, and his thick, black hair.

His throat moved, and he swallowed.

"This is... the First Emperor?"

Luo Fei replied with only one word: "Yes".

Director Qin shut his mouth.

He wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin. At that moment, only one thought occupied his mind: "My God, he really saw the First Emperor!"

Luo Fei took his phone out of the ring.

The screen lit up, he swiped a few times, flipped to the photo album, opened a photo, and handed it to Director Qin.

Director Qin took the phone and looked down at the screen.

The photo is a picture of Luo Fei and the First Emperor: Luo Fei is wearing a blue and white gradient flowing robe, with his hand on the First Emperor's shoulder; the First Emperor is wearing a black deep robe, standing to Luo Fei's left, his body slightly turned to the side, facing the camera, with a calm expression and a slight smile at the corner of his mouth.

Director Qin stared at the photo for a long time.

He handed the phone back to Luo Fei and let out a long sigh of relief.

"I'm so envious. I also want to take a picture with the First Emperor."

His tone was full of regret.

Silence fell over the office.

The wall clock ticked away at a leisurely pace.

Director Qin placed the live broadcast ball on the table, picked up his thermos, and took a sip of water.

The water was already a bit cold, but he swallowed it without changing his expression.

He placed the thermos back on the table, the bottom of the cup making a soft sound as it hit the surface.

He looked at Luo Fei, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he swallowed it back.

Luo Fei frowned slightly as he looked at Director Qin, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

Director Qin is not one to hesitate when he speaks; he is always straightforward and to the point.

His hesitation today suggests that what he's about to say might not be anything good.

"Director Qin, please speak frankly. Has something happened to my parents?"

Director Qin lifted his hand from the thermos and waved it at Luo Fei quickly: "No, no, your parents are doing well. While you were gone, they stayed in Liuxi Village and didn't go anywhere. Old Wu's men are looking after them in the village, and there's also a special forces patrolling the outskirts of the village, three layers deep, not even a fly can get in. Your parents are in good health, and their energy is better than that of young people."

Luo Fei relaxed, and his voice returned to calm.

"What is it? Just tell me, don't make me guess."