NOVPUB
Chapter 648: Chapter 648: Two Brothers
At this moment, in the Weapon Research Institute of the S city base, a group of people wearing glasses were gathered around a piece of red clothing.
They kept pulling, tugging, and even using a knife to cut the red cloth, but to their amazement, the clothing couldn’t be torn up no matter what they did.
"Is this the result of your research these few days?"
Dr. Pei excitedly asked Lian Ze after reviewing the performance specifications of the clothing.
A genius, indeed!
He had actually invented the "Battle Clothes" they had casually mentioned before!!!
It was Dr. Chen who had initially proposed the idea during their weekly weapon research meetings, and at that time, everyone thought it was highly improbable. Since they were weapon researchers, they had no clue about clothing that could prevent zombie scratches or be impenetrable to blades and guns.
Only Lian Ze had snorted coldly and said, "What’s so difficult about that?"
Although everyone felt at the time that Lian Ze was boasting, having witnessed Lian Ze’s capability, they avoided losing face by not taking the matter to heart, even though Lian Ze started to appear less and less frequently.
After a month, Lian Ze truly did produce such a piece of clothing.
"It’s just a preliminary version; it hasn’t been put into practice yet,"
Lian Ze said, nodding.
"But, but why is it red?"
Xiao Wu couldn’t help but ask.
The Battle Clothes appeared to be tight-fitting. Wearing something bright red... He couldn’t help but think of Spider-Man’s tight suit, but at least Spider-Man’s outfit had a hint of blue in it, right?
"Because... I like it,"
Lian Ze said with a smile curving his lips.
Bright red, like the color of fresh blood, so passionate and splendid. Isn’t it beautiful?
Okay, you win.
Xiao Wu silently replied in his heart.
"Truly, it’s a magnificent invention! I suggest we move to the next step and apply it to practical use as soon as possible!"
A female researcher looked up at the Battle Clothes, having once harbored some dislike for Lian Ze, feeling he was arrogant and unfairly demanding towards Moli, who was extremely kind to him. But now, she thought Lian Ze really was a genius.
"Yes, Lian Ze, you’re simply too innovative,"
The researchers kept exclaiming, but they noticed Lian Ze was no longer in his earlier position.
"Eh? Lian Ze seems to be in a good mood recently?"
Dr. Chen asked.
"Seems like it, oh right, I heard from Moli that Lian Ze now goes to his father’s every day to have dinner."
Xiao Wu remembered Moli’s words and shared.
"That’s so, no wonder. I thought he preferred being alone,"
Dr. Chen looked satisfied viewing his germinated idea being turned into reality, even though he was not the one who invented it, but at least it was his suggestion, after all.
...
As dusk fell, Lian Zongren watched his two sons eating the dinner he’d made in front of him and suddenly understood the joy of family happiness.
Although the expressions on the faces of his two sons were not particularly pleasant.
Lian Jiyue looked at the steak in front of him, which was fried somewhat unsuccessfully, and regretted agreeing to have dinner at Lian Zongren’s.
The steak had been brought by him, also given to him by Lin Tianzhen, who took it out of the fridge and shoved it into his hands, saying that it was supplies gathered back when the whole family was together and now it wasn’t easy to sell, so she let him take it.
However, Lian Ze was devouring it voraciously, without any complaint.
"Uncle Lian, if you are busy next time, you can let me help with the frying,"
Moli couldn’t resist saying, the steak was not bad, but this cooking method... what a waste of good food!
"As long as you are willing to come and keep this old man company, why would I be busy, hahaha,"
Lian Zongren cheerfully replied.
Moli laughed dryly, poking at a dark steak that looked utterly dejected, and forced it into her mouth.
Well, although it looked a bit ugly, at least it was still swallowable. Food should not be wasted, so Moli began to eat seriously.
"Yueer, have you gotten some white hairs on this side?"
Lian Zongren thought his eyes were deceiving him. Under the light, there seemed to be a few strands of Lian Jiyue’s hair on the right side that reflected a silverish white light, like white hairs. Could it be that Yueer recently had been overwrought and exhausted?
"Hmm, maybe it’s from staying up late reading books,"
Lian Jiyue said without concern.
However, Lian Ze stopped his fork mid-air and turned to look at Lian Jiyue’s hair. Lian Jiyue’s hair color still looked healthy; it was just interspersed with a few white strands. It probably wasn’t what he was thinking.
"The previous pharmaceutical products,"
Lian Ze suddenly spoke.
???
Lian Zongren looked at Lian Ze with confusion. What was he trying to say?
"Are you saying the poison you gave me?"
Lian Jiyue asked expressionlessly.
Lian Ze nodded and continued, "It wasn’t the extracted Zombie Virus, but from the Beast Core of a Mutated Wolf."
Lian Jiyue laughed. So, should he be extremely grateful?
Did it save his life?
"There is no precedent for such an experiment in the institute, so it’s very possible that your body will slowly develop a rejection reaction. If you feel unwell, you must tell me,"
Lian Ze seriously said to Lian Jiyue.
"Tell you so you can dissect me?"
Lian Jiyue even doubted if Lian Ze had come to the S City base just out of curiosity about what changes might occur in his body. However, he also understood that if Lian Ze really was that curious, he surely would have had Han Yizhou catch someone for him to study instead. That would have been faster.
"Yueer, Zeer wouldn’t harm you,"
Lian Zongren interjected, clearly seeing that Lian Jiyue was still harboring hard feelings about what Han Wan had done. While his feelings were justified, he could also tell that Lian Ze truly had nothing to do with the incident. He hoped the rift between the two brothers would not deepen further.
"Big Brother Lian, Lian Ze risked his life to find you,"
Moli, who couldn’t stand to watch the misunderstanding, interjected.
"Moli, you talk too much,"
Lian Ze shot a glance at Moli and continued eating.
The dinner ended in a rather discordant atmosphere, and Lian Zongren watched the two brothers walk in opposite directions until they were out of sight, then silently closed the door.
They were both outstanding children. How did it come to this?
...
When Lian Jiyue returned home, Qiqi was also there. It seemed she must have come back with Mao Zhihang and the others.
"Qiqi, you look very tired. Did you not rest well?"
Liao Yifan asked with concern. Qiqi seemed listless today, though she had been fine in the morning.
"Hmm, it’s nothing, Sister Yifan. I just felt a bit sleepy after eating,"
Qiqi said, yawning broadly, obviously really tired.
"After you wash up, go to sleep, okay?"
Lin Tianzhen knew how tiring the day had been for everyone; they had been fighting from dawn to dusk. Although they could rest in space, the repeated cycles were still physically draining.
"I know, Mom. I’m going to get ready for bed now,"
Mao Qiqi said to her mother. She also smiled and wished Lian Jiyue goodnight, but Lian Jiyue couldn’t help feeling there was a hint of guilt in Qiqi’s eyes. Yet considering Qiqi’s homework had recently been completed, it was probably his own misjudgment.
