However, from the initial discussion on the paper "Biological Control of Global Locust Plagues" and the subsequent contact with the new mechanical settlement in Beloberg, the two were quite familiar with each other.

"I didn't expect to see you here..." Gu Jun asked in disbelief, "Is this matter so troublesome?"

ScrewGum shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, there is no answer to this question for now."

He didn't know what Chadwick had experienced yet, nor did he know the truth about why his family imprisoned him in a dream, so Gu Jun's questions were naturally unanswerable.

While Gu Jun was talking to Screw Gum, Ruan Mei had already naturally put her arm around Gu Jun and leaned against him, just like the nights after the research on [Breeding] was completed in the past.

She likes the warmth from Gu Jun.

Seeing this, ScrewGum's camera eyes involuntarily zoomed slightly. He wanted to say something, but felt that it seemed a little impolite and did not fit in with his gentlemanly image, so he finally shut his mouth.

“So, can you explain the prospect synopsis to me first?”

Gu Jun looked down at Ruan Mei, letting her hold his arms like that, and then asked Screw Gumu.

Screw Gumu was silent for three seconds, and finally pretended not to see anything, and told Gu Jun everything that had happened before.

After understanding the entire content, Gu Jun couldn't help but frown.

"To think that such a thing would happen..."

The family is actually secretly imprisoning a member of the Genius Club. If this matter were to get out, the entire universe would probably be shaken.

"Let's not delay any further and go find the Chadwick you mentioned." Gu Jun made a prompt decision.

ScrewGum nodded: "That's exactly what I meant."

Ruan Mei didn't seem to care much about this. She just met Chadwick by chance in her dream and accepted his request to find help from the members of the Genius Club.

And it just so happened that these were the three members of the Genius Club that she was most familiar with.

Black Tower and Chadwick have some overlap in their research fields, and ScrewGum has an old connection with Chadwick, but Ruan Mei herself has no connection with Chadwick.

If they were not both members of the Genius Club, Ruan Mei might not have agreed to Chadwick's request at all.

In addition, there is actually another important reason.

Ruan Mei knew about Chadwick's research results - [Imaginary Collapse Pulse]. Just as Screw Goom said, this is a powerful weapon that can change the pattern of the universe.

In other words, it can affect the balance of the universe.

Maybe... this incident can provide some help to Gu Jun in finding a way forward.

This is exactly why Ruan Mei asked Gu Jun to come over.

So the three of them walked towards the hotel front desk together.

Looking at the familiar scene around him, ScrewGum couldn't help but sigh: "I haven't been here for a long time. The lobby of the Daydream Hotel is still as extravagant and luxurious as I remembered."

As a mechanical life form that is born unable to dream, ScrewGum has an emotion called awe towards dreams.

But SnailGum was not interested in the dream of a grand event like Pinocchio, thinking that the dream was too sweet and fake, and far from what a dream should be.

"Indeed, but this false dream will eventually have to wake up one day." Hearing the sigh of Luosi Gumu, Gu Jun couldn't help but think of his previous experience in the dream, and said with emotion.

There was no expression on Screw Gum's metal face, but he still sensed something from Gu Jun's feelings.

Gu Jun had no intention of hiding anything.

The [Simulated Universe] project is designed to study star gods.

This time, the family traitor's plan to revive the [God of Order] may also be of some help to the research of these geniuses.

Especially Ruan Mei.

In a sense, Gu Jun and Ruan Mei completed a two-way run without each other noticing.

"Mr. Screw Gum, after dealing with this matter, I sincerely suggest that you stay in this false dream for a while." Gu Jun said to Screw Gum.

This successfully aroused the curiosity of the genius.

However, Luoshi Gumu also realized that Gu Jun had no intention of telling him all the information, and seemed to just want him to stay and watch a good show.

In connection with the recently famous Harmony Festival in the universe, Screw Gum roughly guessed what Gu Jun wanted to watch himself.

"[The Harmony Festival] is indeed a rare event in Pinocchio. The family has put a lot of effort into it. Conclusion: I should really enjoy it."

Conversations between smart people should be brief and concise.

Seeing that Luosi Gumu already understood, Gu Jun didn't say any more nonsense.

The three of them came to the hotel front desk.

"Welcome back to Pinocchio, Mr. Gu Jun, Ms. Ruan Mei, is there anything I can do for you?"

After seeing Gu Jun and Ai Li, the hotel receptionist, Ai Li felt her scalp tingling.

The identities of these two people are really too noble.

The arbitrators of [Balance] and the members of the Genius Club can cause a huge stir wherever they go.

Then, Ellie looked at ScrewGum beside her and asked tentatively, "Excuse me, who is this..."

ScrewGum replied very elegantly: "My name is ScrewGum, ma'am. Please forgive me for coming uninvited and not checking in - you should find my name on the family's [Permanent VIP List]."

The moment she heard the word "Screw Gum", Ellie's facial features twitched slightly, but she then remained calm.

But when she looked at Gu Jun, Ruan Mei and Luosi Gumu who appeared in front of her, a bold idea came to her mind involuntarily:

If it really doesn't work... just quit your job later.

This job is really not something that ordinary people can do.

Chapter 201: The Majesty of the King

When facing someone who is far higher than themselves in status, people often feel an indescribable pressure.

Even these high-ranking people look pleasant and approachable.

Ellie, who was working at the hotel front desk, had a deep understanding of this. No matter how she looked at it, it was impossible for Gu Jun and the others to deliberately embarrass her. But when Ellie stood in front of them, she didn't even dare to breathe.

"Please, please wait a moment, Mr. Screw-Gum."

Ellie bowed slightly and spoke to ScrewGum in a trembling voice.

Even if there was no need to confirm in the hotel's system, Ellie could understand that what Screw Gumm said was true, but according to the rules and regulations, the necessary procedures still had to be followed.

"I have confirmed that your name is indeed on the [Permanent VIP List]. Welcome back to Pinocchio, Mr. Screw Gum - is there anything I can do for you?"

"We are here to visit a resident." Screw Gum explained his purpose. "Dr. Calderon Chadwick - can you arrange for us to meet? As far as I know, he should have stayed in Pinoconi for a long time."

Hearing this unfamiliar name, Ellie couldn't help but feel confused.

As the receptionist at Daydream Hotel, although Ellie cannot guarantee that she can remember the names of all the guests, she can remember the names of most of them in a short time.

She is still very confident in her professionalism.

But Ellie really had no impression of the name that came out of Screw Gumm's mouth.

"Calderon Chadwick... Strange, I don't even remember this name. Please wait a moment, I need to call up some system data..."

Before Ellie could finish her words, she was interrupted by a rude voice from someone beside her.

"That's not necessary, Ellie."

Everyone looked in the direction where the voice came from, and saw several members from the Hound family walking over and looking at Gu Jun and others with hostility.

"I'm sorry, everyone, but Dr. Chadwick is not available to receive visitors."

A member of the hound family named Moira said this to Gu Jun and the other two in a very tough attitude.

Gu Jun and Ruan Mei looked at each other, and then looked at Screw Gumu beside them.

Neither of them is good at negotiating with others, so it would be better to let the king of Screw Star do it. At least he is experienced in diplomacy.

Luosi Gumu was not surprised by this. Judging from Gu Jun and Ruan Mei's past behavior patterns, they would most likely react in this way.

Then, ScrewGum stepped forward and said to the members of the Hound Family, "I think we don't need to make the situation so tense. I guess everyone in the family doesn't want to disturb the guests coming and going in the lobby."

The members of the hound family looked at each other in bewilderment.

Their duty in the family is security, and if they really disturb other guests, it would undoubtedly be a serious dereliction of duty for them.

Gumball is worthy of being called the king who understands people's hearts. As soon as he opened his mouth, he stunned the members of the hound family.

He continued, "As far as I know, Calderon Chadwick is not an immortal, and the last time I spoke to him was two Amber Ages ago."

As he spoke, ScrewGum's voice gradually became oppressive, and the majesty of a king loomed over the heads of every member of the hound family.

"Question: What methods did the family use to extend Calderon Chadwick's life? Was this method approved by the Interstellar Medical Organization and in line with the regulations drawn up by Pinoconi himself?"

ScrewGum's continuous questioning made the air around them seem to become stagnant.

The members of the hound family became visibly less confident.

Under the pressure of ScrewGum's momentum, the leader Moira responded with difficulty: "I don't have the authority to answer your question, sir. I also don't have the authority to allow anyone to visit Dr. Chadwick privately... Please go back, there is no room for compromise here."

She was also very desperate about this.

After all, they, the members of the Hound family, were just workers. Stopping anyone who wanted to contact Chadwick was a task assigned by their superiors, and they had no reason to resist.

For the sake of work and life, even if they are facing the famous Screw Gumm, they can only grit their teeth and stand where they are.

ScrewGum could understand their actions, but how could a genius stop because of these mortals?

"I understand. All your actions are out of loyalty to the family." ScrewGum first generously acknowledged the performance of the hound family, but the next second, he changed the subject and his tone became more intimidating than before.

"Then, can I assume that: in order to stick to your principles, you would rather push your entire family to the opposite side of Screw Star? Can you bear the consequences of being an enemy of the Genius Club?"

The majesty of the king is fully displayed here.

After hearing this, Gu Jun thought about it for a moment, then poked Ruan Mei next to him and said to her with his eyes: "You are also from the Genius Club, do you want to come out and say something?"

Ruan Mei thought about it for a while, then shook her head again: "Forget it, it's not necessary."

Since ScrewGum can solve the problem, there is no need for the two of them to add unnecessary trouble.

Gu Jun nodded and said, let's leave this matter to Screw Gumu to solve it, and the two of them just need to wait here quietly.

If even ScrewGum can't solve the problem, we'll think of other ways then.

If it doesn’t work... just move the black tower over here as well.

After all, the Hound Family is the family responsible for security, and everyone is sharp-eyed and sharp-eared. Gu Jun and Ruan Mei did not deliberately conceal their little actions, and they were all seen by the Hound Family.

Now the people of the hound family only felt that the pressure in their hearts became even greater.

Obviously, apart from ScrewGum, these two are obviously not to be messed with.

Two members of the Genius Club, plus a balanced emissary.

If these three were really angry, they might even tear Pinocchio apart.

"...Please give me some time. I need to consult the head of the family." Moira had no choice but to give in and said this to the three people.

Then Moira left for a while.

When she came back again, she became respectful.

"...I'm very sorry to trouble you all. The head of the family has instructed that Mr. Screw Gumu, Mr. Gu Jun, and Ms. Ruan Mei be allowed to pass. Please follow me, everyone."

After saying that, Moira led everyone towards the guest room where Chadwick was.

Chapter 202 Gold Dust: Mr. Sunday, Let's Make a Deal

At the same time that Gu Jun and others entered Chadwick's room, the train team had already assembled at Liumeng Reef.

After deciphering the superstition left in Xingbao's phone, Ji Zi successfully found a way to enter the deep dream and successfully reunited with Xingbao.

"So...how do you know all this?"

Ji Zi looked at Xingbao who was laughing in front of her, feeling a little strange and surprised.

Before, Xingbao always gave people the impression of being silly and stupid, and didn’t seem to be that smart.

But this time, his performance at Pinocchio really exceeded everyone's expectations.

Is this the legendary big-game player?

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