The system handed me over to the state.

"No, boss! I really didn't mean that. I was just telling the truth. Besides... I know so much. If I start my own business, I won't be able to get around the government's approval. If the government comes after me and stands up for you, I won't have any other thoughts."

That makes sense... Currently, the technology of mecha and powered armor in this field is basically monopolized by the state. Even if this technology were stolen by those capitalists, without professional researchers and special alloy materials, they would only be able to stare at the design drawings for more than a decade, let alone a few years!

"You mean there's something wrong with my secretary?"

Bronya remembered that this secretary was assigned to her by the government. Although she was relatively young, she had worked in the government for several years. Although it was her first time working as a secretary, Bronya had to admit that she did a good job and was quite capable.

At least most of the time she is able to sit and do her own thing, and she can handle it all by herself.

"However, it's hard to guarantee that such a thing won't happen... You can go now. I'll ask her when I get back, and we'll find out after some investigation."

"Understood. I'll leave the matter of two months from now to you."

After the person in charge left, Bronya sighed. Her talk about developing virtual reality technology during her live stream had been like a bombshell, with a bunch of foreign game companies coming to her hoping to collaborate.

The prices offered were increasingly higher than the last, but unfortunately... she wasn't interested. They didn't plan to release this technology abroad. Cooperating with foreign companies was equivalent to selling it to foreign companies, and cooperating with domestic companies was equivalent to selling it to domestic capitalists. Even if they could keep some key technologies to themselves, it didn't mean the other party couldn't figure them out.

Bronya pinched her cheek. Sigh... This is really troublesome. Although miHoYo has acquired the company, the internal purge is still ongoing. After all, Genshin Impact brought too many traitors to miHoYo. In addition, using the lack of public relations as a public relations tactic is really... a form of giving up.

Add to that the strange trend of orchestrating a frenzy whenever a new product is released domestically, and the recent acquisition of miHoYo, which sparked widespread online discussion with phrases like "MiHoYo, you deserve to die!" and "Light has come, darkness has been dispelled."

Bronya expressed her frustration, saying that the acquisition equals four, as if miHoYo's games were no longer running.

However, there's a lot going on in the coming days... The training time for the fire department and police is very tight, and everyone is under a lot of pressure. I also need to work with Blackie and Seele to form a special task force to deal with the future invasion of the Shadow Kingdom.

Furthermore, we need to expand the team and increase the number of members; it's impossible to have only the three of them.

As for the team members... each of us will lead one team member from now on. Speaking of which, there's a third contractor. I wonder what kind of person the third contractor will be, and what their role will be. I'm very curious, but I don't know the specifics, which is a bit frustrating.

Bronya nodded her head. Forget about these things for now. She should deal with the things in front of her first: her secretary's problem, the company's upcoming research and development plans, and the progress of the parallel world exchange at Research Institute No. 1. She hoped everything would go smoothly.

Bronya picked up her phone and sent a message to the company's senior management group, asking her secretary to come over. Then she put down her phone, walked to the window behind her, and looked at the scene outside, wondering... whether this scene would still be the same a year later.

Chapter 208: Two Chinese Lilies... Hiss!

How's the communication going?

Five days later, Bronya returned to Research Institute No. 1 and, filled with curiosity, went to the control room where Ji Chengtian was. Here, they continued to communicate with the Celestial Empire on the other side.

"It's not bad. We've reached a preliminary consensus and are now exchanging information about each other's history and the world situation. Also, I take back what I said earlier: the situation in the Celestial Empire in the other world isn't particularly good."

Bronya became interested and pulled over a chair to sit down. "Tell me, is there anything I can do to help?"

"I can't help right now, but I can tell you the details."

After a frank exchange between the two sides, Ji Chengtian discovered that compared to the current China, which is now acting like the leader of Asia, China is in a rather miserable situation. There is a lack of unity within Asia, and countries are constantly trying to provoke China's authority. The United States and Europe are constantly targeting China in various ways, such as detaining talents, raising tariffs, and even expelling each other's diplomatic ambassadors.

This was something that Ji Chengtian truly couldn't understand, and even the sociology experts he had invited to conduct the study didn't understand what it meant.

You're expelling someone else's diplomatic ambassador? Are you...starting a war? Even when war breaks out, expulsion isn't always necessary! Wouldn't this come in handy if the two sides negotiated peace?

"Why do I feel like the land of China in another world has experienced such a tumultuous history? The dynastic changes, foreign invasions, and more in modern history... Now that it's modernized, it's still being targeted by other countries. Is it really that tragic?"

Ji Chengtian sighed, "Actually, our situation is about the same... except we're a little better off than them. Anyway, I've made a plan. I intend to provide them with technological assistance in the future. Since we can only exchange information, that's all we can do."

"Once we can open up stable channels, we can provide material assistance. Many of their key technologies still rely on imports from overseas. They are developing their own technologies domestically, but the situation is not very optimistic."

Bronya sighed. "Anyway, the situation isn't looking good. Do you think they'll start fighting over there?"

Ji Chengtian shook his head. "No, the Celestial Empire has a very strong military. Even the United States in that world wouldn't dare to easily take military action. They can only annoy the Celestial Empire in other ways."

"So now, we're providing them with technical support, and once the passage opens, we can provide them with material support."

Bronya nodded. "So... how do they see us? What kind of beings do they see us as? Solid, reliable allies, or... childhood friends who fell from the sky?"

"Your analogy feels a bit off... Childhood sweethearts... Is that appropriate?"

"Don't you think it's similar? In a sense, the two are from the same origin, know each other well, and share the same ideals and will. One is a giant who crawled out of the ruins and is tenacious, while the other has been majestic and powerful since birth and can easily crush any difficulties."

"It's like... on one side is a confident and strong-willed male protagonist who overcomes countless difficulties and has a strong personality, and on the other side is a female protagonist who is equally strong-willed and has overcome many hardships and difficulties."

"So, is there a problem with my analogy?"

Ji Chengtian rubbed his chin, seemingly... there was no problem. "But... we all call her 'mother,' so it's a bit inappropriate for you to directly compare the country to a man."

Bronya looked slightly surprised. "You're also... a yuri fan? Need me to help you out?"

"Stop, stop, stop! Where did your train of thought wander? I was just curious and wanted to explore this further, don't take it seriously!"

Bronya's mind started racing with all sorts of thoughts: personification of the two countries, two girls... yuri... yuri between two countries, ugh!

This idea of ​​mine is somewhat dangerous...

Bronya quickly banished this strange thought from her mind, patted her head, and said, "You're thinking about weird things... Anyway, that's fine. Doctor, you can take care of the rest. I'll just focus on my own part."

"Also, how are the gene serum and psychic ability development progressing?"

This is very important. The development of psychic abilities represents whether her team members can possess strong combat power. The gene serum benefits not only her own team members, but also the soldiers and civilians of Shenzhou, although many people are resistant to gene modification.

Or people might think of strange, mutated creatures when they hear this, but in reality, it's not that scary. Moreover, Shenzhou's genetic modification is more like genetic optimization. However, Bronya is still a little worried about the changes this technology will bring to people, such as the so-called theory of genetic superiority or genetic monopoly.

All I can say is... if it's actually implemented, it will take a long time to correct these potential problems.

"The psychic abilities have matured, and we have begun to try to cultivate psychic users. Yuri has a very standard psychic ability development process that does not cause any harm to the human body, which is a good thing. Soon you will be able to start selecting your own team members and begin developing your psychic abilities."

"As for the gene-modification drug... we are still optimizing it. Although the gene-modification technology of the Terran Empire is mature, they are, after all, humans from two different universes. We don't know what differences exist between humans from two different universes, so we can only be extremely careful."

Bronya was silent for a moment, then looked up and said, "How about... we give up on genetic modification technology?"

Ji Chengtian was stunned. "Why? We've already come this far. Why give up?"

Then, his brow furrowed, and he asked doubtfully, "Are you worried that... something like what happens in novels will happen? That genetic monopoly or the theory of genetic superiority will occur? Are you someone who firmly believes that genes determine everything?"

"No...it's just a concern...think about it, China will face an invasion war launched by a shadowy nation in the future. We don't know how long the shadow of war will hang over us. In addition, there are foreign countries targeting us. We need to guide and utilize this situation a little."

"Among 16 billion people, there will always be those who lack intelligence and critical thinking skills who believe their cleverly fabricated lies and become their tools for inciting unrest. Moreover, if ordinary people are dragged into this later, our troubles will be even greater."

Ji Chengtian pushed up his glasses... "I understand what you mean... I will pay attention to this matter... Since you have said so, as the guide, I am willing to trust your judgment."

Bronya was stunned. She hadn't expected Ji Chengtian to believe her so easily. Sure enough... was it because of the guide identity given to her by the system?

"I will temporarily shelve the results of the gene-editing technology and inform His Majesty that all experiments will continue, but I will create the illusion that it is not yet perfect. We will only release the results when the opportunity arises. What do you say?"

Bronya nodded. That was perfectly fine. China, which was about to face a war, dared not gamble... and could not gamble.

Chapter 201: Streetlights are the true home

"The checkup is finished? So fast?"

Einstein was somewhat surprised. Bronya smiled and said, "Yes, she's a very well-behaved child. The examination was quick and went smoothly, and there were no problems. Here are the data; take a look."

Seele handed the instrument to Einstein, and after examining the data, the two looked thoughtful. "Hmm... her Honkai energy adaptability has actually increased... but no Stigmata were detected. Overall, everything is moving in a positive direction."

"Bronya, I have a question."

At this point, Tesla suddenly asked, "In your country, would you take away children with such exceptional talent and train them to be soldiers?"

Bronya was taken aback. "Why are you suddenly asking that?"

"Because in our world, organizations like Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and World Serpent, when they encounter children with excellent Honkai energy adaptability, will use various methods to orphan them and then take them into their organizations for training. Yes, Anti-Entropy has also used such methods, which is why we are unwilling to go with Cocolia."

When the topic came up, Tesla's expression turned resentful, while Einstein calmly put away his instruments. "It's all in the past, Dr. Tesla. There's no need to dwell on those irrelevant things from the past."

"Hmph, I was just reminding her!"

Bronya's expression was serious. "Regarding this matter, Dr. Tesla, you can rest assured that military service in Shenzhou is voluntary. Even I returned voluntarily. When I was first selected, I initially refused, but later, I chose to return on my own initiative."

"The same goes for this little girl. If she chooses to participate voluntarily, we will gladly accept it. If she chooses to refuse, we will not say or do anything more."

But in reality... that girl's innate ability destined her to be extraordinary. If such talent were to be buried, Bronya would feel incredibly sorry. But if you want to make good use of it, and the girl is unwilling, would you still force her?

So it's a difficult choice... and Bronya has a feeling that this troublesome thing will happen to her in the future.

"Speaking of which, why is that mother so hostile towards us? Neither Shenzhou nor the laboratory at the embassy have done anything bad to her, have they?"

Bronya couldn't understand why the mother was so agitated in front of them. Had something bad happened? Or... were there things happening inside the facility that they were unaware of?

"We don't know yet... but when we talked to her, she kept avoiding the topic of her husband. After you went in, didn't you find anything unusual in the room?"

Bronya shook her head and went straight to the girl's room, completely ignoring everything else around her.

"Let's investigate that later. Now let's move on to the next one."

"Ah."

.........

At lunchtime, the four of them had spent the entire morning examining all the newborns and children in the shelter, and found no children with unusual appearances or abnormal talents.

In short, they gained nothing except for the scarlet Möbius strip.

"It seems... I need to ask Mei about this..."

Bronya could only place her hopes on Mei. Mei had defeated Mebius head-on, so she must know something about Mebius and the heroes in the Paradise of the Past.

However... this matter isn't urgent. But just as the two were about to leave, Dr. Tesla stopped them and asked, "I remember you have an... extradition plan, don't you?"

Bronya nodded. "Yes, the extradition plan, because the environment there is completely unsuitable for ordinary people to live in. Even the Valkyries have an extremely difficult time living there. In addition, the temporary base serves more as an outpost and air force base than a containment facility."

"Therefore, all the people who have applied, as well as the retired Valkyries, will be checked and brought to live inside the detention center. What's going on?"

Tesla's expression turned somewhat angry. "Hmph! Let me give you a heads-up: those survivors from Antarctica, you'd better not let a single one of them enter this place!"

Bronya looked slightly puzzled, and Tesla told her about his experience of being separated from Einstein in the Antarctic survivor settlement.

Because the Antarctic survivor camps were mainly composed of survivors from European countries, with a small number from the United States and Australia, Tesla's early construction and guidance of the survivor camps went very smoothly, especially since there were no Honkai Beasts, mutated creatures, or radiation-affected environments.

Aside from the fact that it's a bit cold here, there are no other survival challenges.

But soon, Tesla felt the malice of capital again. The survivor camp she had painstakingly helped build was gradually swallowed up by those rich capitalists. Even when she received Einstein's message and was preparing to leave, those capitalists still tried to build a huge capitalist empire in Antarctica.

"Therefore, Antarctic survivors must absolutely not let those capitalists in! Otherwise, the environment inside the shelter will definitely be polluted!"

Bronya scoffed. "You can rest assured about that. Even if they manage to sneak in, they'll only end up hanging from a lamppost. But... Dr. Tesla, thank you for the reminder. I wonder how the situation is at the Arctic survivor camp?"

Tesla shook his head. "I don't know. The Arctic survivor camp was built by Cocolia, but we haven't been in contact for a long time due to the communication outage. We tried to call them before, but all attempts failed."

Bronya frowned slightly. Although many of Cocolia's actions weren't exactly honorable, she undoubtedly held a place in the hearts of Bai hope and Bronya...

"I understand. I'll contact the base commander later and have them send a proton gunship over to take a look."