After Yu Yue finished speaking, she was mocked by more than a dozen people.
Even her colleagues joined in the mockery.
"You're usually such a sharp girl, and you were taken down by a few words from that guy. Look, has he come back? Not even a shadow of him!"
The bald man, at the brink of death, put on a great act. He rushed to the door like a statue of Wang Fu, looking left and right, then threw his hands up and said, "Sorry, not even a ghost."
"Besides looking a bit handsome, did you really think that kind of man could come up with any solution?" Another man took out his博士 (bóshì - PhD) certificate. "Even I, a botany doctor, couldn't solve it. What miracle can you expect from a brute who only knows how to solve problems with his fists? He's probably crawled into that woman's bed to perform a miracle of procreation!"
Usually, these two guys talked a bit more, but never as brazenly as today, especially not in front of Professor Wales.
"Since you haven't found a solution within the allotted time, don't blame me for enforcing Grey Wolf's internal regulations!" Wales waved his hand, and three strong men immediately subdued Yu Yue and the other two, ready to execute them on the spot!
The cold blade shone with a five-colored, radiant light in the sunset. Yu Yue's neck was pinned down, and she couldn't lift her head. However, her eyes were constantly fixed in the direction Ren Yuanhao had left. To her death, she believed that a man with such clear and gentle eyes would never lie.
Yet, your Monkey King, riding on five-colored auspicious clouds, your beloved, had not arrived.
"Silly woman, that kind of trash isn't even worth your belief!"
The bald man could already feel the cold wind from the long saber mercilessly brushing past his neck, likely to separate his head from his body in the next second!
Suddenly, three small stones flew through the air like lightning, their force so great that they not only snapped the long sabers pressing down but also sent the executioners flying five or six meters. Not far away, Ren Yuanhao, carrying a plant plagued by aphid infestation, strode over.
"Damn it, Wales, you're here awfully early. If I were a second slower, I'd probably just twist your head off and use it as a wine cup." Ren Yuanhao's tone was casual, but when Wales looked into his eyes, he felt a life-threatening threat.
A naked threat!
"Hmph, I've never liked being late, and they haven't come up with any solutions. Unless you can show me hope, I'll kill these three without hesitation."
For some reason, despite having witnessed many grand occasions, Wales felt a sense of fear when looking at Ren Yuanhao's eyes. That gaze was as if death itself had called his name, ready to snatch his life at any moment!
"Professor Wales, what achievements can a man who only knows how to fight and kill all day have? Just finish us off quickly. I was ready to die just now. Your constant toying with us will easily give me depression!"
The bald man's words became more defiant as he faced death.
"Exactly, I felt my soul leaving my body just now. Could you please be a bit quicker when you chop heads?"
The two sang in harmony, deliberately pushing themselves towards their doom.
Wales snorted, then stared intently at the tree Ren Yuanhao was carrying, and chuckled, "Are you saying your so-called miracle is this sickly vine?"
Everyone burst into laughter, but Ren Yuanhao stated resolutely, "That's right, it's this seemingly inconspicuous, even ugly vine!"
His voice carried an irrefutable tone.
The bald man laughed so hard he was about to choke. "I think you're just stalling for time because you're incompetent. Wales, don't waste your time on him. Kill us or do whatever you want."
Seeing his confident demeanor, Wales actually wanted to waste a little more time to give him another chance. After all, even if they had to replace the soil, bury the aphid infestation, and completely eradicate it, it would take at least a full month for the seed base to start operating smoothly. By then, the temperature would also be a difficult challenge to overcome.
Without physical supplies, this vast organization would fall into immense panic. Moreover, Xiling City was located in the western wilderness, where food was as precious as oil. To support the luxurious and extravagant lives of so many people, this project, which solved the most basic problem of sustenance, could certainly be considered a pivotal undertaking.
Frankly, he didn't want to take that extreme step, and that one decision might change the destiny of his entire life.
Upon this thought, Wales berated his subordinates to release the three. "Kid, I'll give you one last chance. If the solution I hear is nonsense, I'll take your life at any moment."
"Professor, this person is just an A-class newcomer, a brute who only speaks with his fists. What solution could he possibly come up with? I think, perhaps, it would be better to—"
The speaker seemed to be Wales's personal assistant, holding Ren Yuanhao's data card in his hand.
"A third-rate university, a first-class hoodlum. I don't see you being able to say anything astonishing. However, since I'm already here, get straight to the point."
Wales hadn't changed his mind. The assistant was about to say something more when he saw Wales's displeased expression.
"Alright." Ren Yuanhao supported Yu Yue and said, "What's up? You're begging me now, you won't even give me a stool or a glass of water, and you've let my girl suffer so much. Aren't you going to show some sincerity first?"
"Sincerity?" Wales's pride was a little strained, and he was about to erupt when he saw Ren Yuanhao quietly whisper a few words to Yu Yue. Yu Yue then took a specimen dish containing several ladybugs from the test bench.
"Ladybugs? What does that mean?"
Wales looked completely bewildered.
Not only was Wales bewildered, but Yu Yue also didn't know what Ren Yuanhao was trying to say.
His subordinates suppressed their laughter, observing the ladybugs crawling around in the dish.
Ren Yuanhao suddenly chuckled, "Professor, you've read so much, don't you know what is the natural enemy of this animal?"
Wales snorted, "Of course, I know. They are the natural enemies of aphids. However, their lifespan is short, their breeding period is long, and they are very picky eaters. Those aphids are mutated strains, not ordinary ladybugs' fare at all. Hmph, kid, if this is your solution, I don't think I need to listen any further."
Ren Yuanhao suddenly burst into laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, almost choking. "I say, Professor, I originally thought your knowledge was first-class. However," Ren Yuanhao pursed his lips and continued, "but you're nothing special. If these aphids can be mutated strains, then aren't these ladybugs mutated strains?"
"What?"