Chapter 45 The Final Deal
"Surta, Mailin, you two now open the output device of the terminal." As you said the noun that you didn't understand, Shuer issued an order under the table, "I know you are very uneasy now, but don't worry, the Lord teaches us that keeping promises is a valuable quality, so we have not planned to breach the contract from the beginning. Since you keep your promises and provide us with effective help, we will naturally give you enough rewards."
"In your laboratory terminal, I have left you some interesting things. You can take a look now. After seeing it, I believe you will be very satisfied."
"Huh?" As the man and woman who deserve it were in anxiety, they had no intention of listening to the conversations of the shadow-seekers afterwards. They pressed the table and stared at the experimental report in front of them, as if they were reading it carefully, but in fact their minds had already become a mess, deeply worried about their destiny. Fear and regret kept ravaging their hearts, making them feel a faint swelling and pain in their brains, and their ears were buzzing until Shuer's voice came into their ears.
The sound seemed to come from a faraway place. The two were stunned for a while, and their rigid brains barely understood the meaning of these sentences. The moment they understood, they immediately regained their vitality as if they were injected with banned drugs. They grabbed the terminal's display screen as quickly as possible, and their heads collided with each other with a bang.
They no longer had to worry about crying out the pain, and they didn't even feel the pain at all. They were all focused on the display screen, while busy manipulating the terminal while greedily browsing the information on the screen.
It seems that there is no difference, but the two people who are familiar with all the information in the terminal have keenly discovered that among the four existing studies in the laboratory, there is a project that has just begun and has progressed less than one percent. Now the completion progress has reached 95%. When you open it, you will see dense experimental records displayed on the screen. Not only are the records detailed and complete, the data is detailed and clear, but the format is completely in line with the standards without any omissions. Even the recording habits and narrative style of the report are consistent with the styles of the two in the past. Not to mention others, even the two themselves, if they don’t know what’s going on, they will think that these studies were completed by themselves. For a moment, the two even doubted whether they had lost their memory and forgot that they had done these studies.
Of course, it will not be amnesia, because in addition to the four unfinished projects, there is also a completed research project. This project laboratory has never applied for it, and has not been carried out. However, the project report has been completed. From the final conclusion of the title, no flaws can be found. Next to the project report, there are detailed records of the experimental process, which are recorded step by step. Looking at these experimental records, it is like following several researchers with strong abilities throughout the process and witnessing them trying their best to overcome this project.
After quickly reading these inexplicable things, Surta and Mailin looked at each other, and the cold sweat that had oozed out of their foreheads, but the ecstasy in their eyes could not be hidden anyway, because they knew that they were finally saved.
Having the project record of 95% progress is enough to explain the whereabouts of most of the deficits. Although there is no actual overhead record, in the face of real research process, overhead records and other things are no longer important. With this research record, the two can have a hundred ways to explain the whereabouts of the deficits.
What's more, there is also the completed research.
Indeed, the research has not been applied for, but this is not a problem. Sky City has had many similar precedents. As a scientific researcher, when inspiration comes, he doesn't care about anything. He devotes himself to the research and completely forgets that this is an undeclared project. This happens from time to time. It takes a long time to apply for the project, but inspiration does not wait for anyone. Naturally, it is done first. As for research funds, it is naturally insufficient funds for other projects, or even advance payments by yourself. As long as the results can be produced, the city hall will soon approve the project inadequately.
Therefore, as long as these two pieces of information are in hand, it can not only fill the huge deficits in the past, but also take the opportunity to make a big profit. That is more credit points than the previous deficits. It seems that this transaction has really gained a lot. Of course, the premise is that the data and conclusions of the information are true and reliable.
The two of them are not worried about this. They can climb to the middle level. They are also excellent researchers. Whether the data is reliable can be roughly understood by just a few glances. There should be no big problem. Even if some of the small mistakes are made, it doesn’t matter if the final result is wrong because of the small mistakes, it doesn’t matter, because the whereabouts of the funds can be explained. At most, they are scolded and even demoted by superiors for wasting resources. This is much better than the results they were worried about before.
Finally, they felt relieved. After the tension disappeared, all that remained was fear and glory. The two of them felt weak all over and had to rely on their arms to support them to barely stabilize their bodies. They barely slumped on the chair, gasping for breath, and glad that they had survived the disaster.
"Looking at your appearance, the problem should have been solved, hahahaha." Xiu'er's voice came into the ears of two people like a demon's whisper. Through the voice, the two people seemed to have a smile on their faces. In their eyes, it was a very scary expression, "How about it, are you satisfied with the gift beyond the promise?"
There is no free lunch in the world, and this ancient motto emerged in the minds of the two of them. These people obviously have a certain understanding of the economic environment of the Sky City. Since this data that can bring them great benefits is definitely required, there must be further requirements. It seems that they are a bit too early to be happy.
"Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, you won't be embarrassed."
Who believes it? It would be strange if we don’t make things difficult for no reason. The two of them really wanted to reject Shuer’s request. The purpose had been achieved. They didn’t want to have any interaction with these shadow-seekers anymore. Unfortunately, they also understood that this was impossible. Their handle was held in the other party’s hands. Once it was announced, the other party might not have any impact. But the four of them would definitely be sentenced to death. Therefore, they had no room for rejection and agreed obediently. At least everyone could still maintain a harmonious atmosphere on the surface. Once they really tear off the disguise and let them take threatening measures, they would be even more passive.
"Satisfied, we are very satisfied. This transaction is really perfect." Surta smiled flatteringly and looked towards Melin, as if talking to her. In fact, everyone knew that this was a misleading to deceive possible surveillance. "The gifts you gave are far more than the price we paid. Haha, to express gratitude, I wonder what other requirements you have, we will do our best to satisfy them."
"Ha, very good, I like smart people." Shuer chuckled with satisfaction, "I said I would definitely not make you embarrassed, but I don't have the habit of breaking my promise."
"That's great, hehe, hehe, just give me any requests."
"It's very simple. We buy a batch of supplies, including all kinds of things. However, our identities are more sensitive and it's not convenient for us to come forward. Haha, you didn't ask why you are sensitive. This is great. Too curious is not a good habit. But don't be afraid, it's not a secret. In a short while, you will hear the rumors, and you will naturally know the reason."
"It is very important for us to buy these materials, so I hope you can buy them, pay attention, everything must be done in secret, and never attract others' attention. Once someone is noticed, we are fine, but you will be done."
"What do you need to buy?" When they heard this, their hearts twitched again. "We cannot guarantee that we can buy things that are too sensitive. We are just some researchers and cannot access those dangerous and prohibited items."
"Tsk, you have a lot of imagination. It seems that you have read a lot of fantasy stories. What we want to do with dangerous goods and contraband is nothing more than just wanting a few sets of civilian personal armor."
"What?" the two almost jumped up on the spot, but fortunately they controlled themselves. They wiped their cold sweat and said in a low voice, "Is that kind of thing not dangerous enough? All buyers have to undergo strict review and have detailed records. Not to mention a few sets, even if you only buy one set, it is impossible not to attract attention. Moreover, the price of that thing is astronomical, and all of us can barely make up one set together. This will have to wait until your gift is exchanged for money. It's not that we are making excuses, but I really can't do this request."
"Ha, I know, just scare you, you don't think about it. Even if you buy it, we have no place to put it on. You can't wear it on your body and swing around." Well, after almost knowing the state of the civilian armed forces here, Shuer stopped bullying the two poor inner men and said with a smile, "It's just some ordinary weapons, such as ordinary high-frequency vibration cutting devices and ordinary physical firearms. By the way, can energy weapons be bought?"
"If it is a small-power energy weapon like a plasma pistol, it can still be bought, but the amount cannot be too large. Most of the energy weapons are still in the trial stage, and the control is very strict, so it is unlikely to be bought." The two were almost scared to have mental problems, and they just wanted to end the tortured exchange as soon as possible, so they almost said everything, "High-frequency vibration weapons can only be bought with daggers, which is the limit for human use. If it is a little bigger, it will be sold with armor."
Chapter completed!