"Why are you all looking at me like that?"
Seeing their strange expressions, Xiao Xing said, "Little Lei is quite supportive of me, you know."
"Are you sure it supports you?"
Everyone's mouths twitched, and they stared at Xu Xingxing, looking skeptical.
A Liang asked, "It can't talk, how do you know?"
"It spits at me every day, isn't that a sign of its support?"
"..."
The crowd fell silent again, and the air suddenly became quiet.
After a long while, A Liang sighed and said,
"If it really doesn't work out, let's send the Thunder Bird to the Bandit. I feel like it would be happier with Chen Shu..."
"???"
Xiao Xing glared, "That would be the death of me!"
"But as long as I create the strongest mental illness suit in the world, I will definitely try to make it up to Little Lei!"
A ray of light appeared in his eyes, filled with piety and expectation...
"..."
Everyone shook their heads, not knowing what to say anymore...
Even in this state, he still claimed he wasn't sick?
Just then, a sudden voice rang out,
"Make it up with what?"
"Hmm?"
Everyone glanced over, not expecting Chen Shu to suddenly appear.
"How did you find this place?"
"I'm a shareholder of the company, so of course I've been here."
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow and said, "I've even slept in this hospital before."
"..."
Everyone silently moved further away. This guy was also a bit crazy...
At this moment, A Liang quickly said,
"Chen Shu, quickly persuade Xiao Xing, this guy has gone mad."
He then repeated Xiao Xing's words to the other man, hoping the Bandit could help him turn over a new leaf and become a new person...
It was a desperate plea.
After a long while, Chen Shu said nonchalantly,
"What's the big deal? Stick to your ideals, Xiao Xing, I support you!"
"??"
Everyone looked over in unison. As expected, this guy had some issues too...
"Isn't this just throwing money down the drain?"
A Liang shook his head and said, "With these resources, wouldn't it be better to improve yourself and the strength of your contracted beasts?"
"It's not a complete waste, actually."
Chen Shu shrugged and said,
"His beast-taming power is fed back by the Thunder Bird, so his progress isn't slower than yours. As for cultivating contracted spirits, the Thunder Bird only needs to devour speed-type skills, and with its bloodline talent, it doesn't require too many resources."
In other words, Xiao Xing had spare cash...
"Then it would be better to use it to cultivate other contracted spirits."
Wang Jue shook his head, also feeling a bit regretful. This was billions of resources!
Chen Shu said carelessly, "Xiao Xing doesn't need to fight, the Thunder Bird is enough."
"..."
Everyone was slightly stunned, then found some logic in it.
This guy really seemed like he had never fought before, only responsible for running away...
A living Bodhisattva in the beast-taming world, right...
"Xiao Xing, you have confidence, don't you?"
Chen Shu turned to look at him and said with a smile,
"There must be someone or something that makes you believe this project can have a major breakthrough!"
"You know me best, Bandit!"
Xiao Xing grinned and said, "Actually, the main reason I'm investing so much is because of one person!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned towards him, with a hint of curiosity in their eyes.
After speaking, he led everyone out of the office and into a laboratory in the deepest part,
"Huh? The equipment here is so advanced..."
Xiang Yao had a sharp eye and immediately recognized the high cost of the laboratory, which was completely out of place with the factory outside.
"Most of the funds were actually used to buy equipment."
Xiao Xing shook his head and said, "And it was all thanks to Principal Qin's connections."
The group entered the laboratory. It was empty, save for a single person in a white protective suit.
"Brother Guang."
At this moment, Xiao Xing greeted him softly with a look of respect.
The person did not turn around, but continued to fiddle with the instruments in front of him, constantly writing various strange symbols with his hands.
The others also remained silent, waiting quietly.
An hour later, the person slowly stood up and turned to look at everyone.
He was disheveled, with a dejected expression and an unkempt appearance.
However, his eyes held a spark, as if he were constantly thinking, and even a hint of madness could be seen in the depths of his eyes.
Everyone's hearts stirred, and they instantly sensed the unusualness of the person.
This person also seemed a little abnormal...
"Let me introduce you."
Xiao Xing coughed and said, "This is Brother Guang Ye, and he was also a member of the Miracle Laboratory."
"Miracle Laboratory?"
Everyone's expressions were shocked, and a look of surprise flashed in their eyes as they sized him up.
This was the top laboratory in the country. Those who could join it were absolutely considered top human geniuses.
The country's cutting-edge technologies, such as the technological protective shields on the arena, special elixirs, and communication equipment that could operate in异空间 (yì jiān, alternate dimensions), all originated from them.
"Xiao Xing, are you kidding me?"
A Liang asked, "How could the authorities let anyone from the laboratory join you?!"
Xiao Xing explained, "Uh... due to some issues, Brother Guang left the Miracle Laboratory fifteen years ago."
"Issues? What issues?"
They looked puzzled. Being able to enter the laboratory proved their competence, and dismissals were rare.
Moreover, even if they left, they would be assigned to other important official positions, so how could they end up in a private company?
Xiao Xing lowered his voice and said,
"Uh... Brother Guang's mental state is a bit unstable, and he's been staying here until I hired him as an employee..."
"..."
Everyone's mouths twitched, and they instantly understood.
A fifteen-year-old fellow patient, was he?
"Xiao Xing, your friend?"
At this moment, Guang Ye glanced at everyone indifferently, as if looking at mortals...
However, when he saw Chen Shu, his gaze paused and he asked,
"And who is this?"
"Nanjiang Bandit, Chen Shu."
Chen Shu showed no fear, looking directly at him, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"I've heard of you!"
Guang Ye's gaze shifted and he said, "The entire hospital is filled with stories about you."
"..."
Chen Shu fell silent instantly, unsure whether to be proud.
"Alright, Xiao Xing, I'm busy right now, so I won't keep your friends."
Guang Ye shook his head and directly issued the eviction order.
Only Chen Shu was of some interest to him; as for the others, he felt there was no need to converse with them.
"..."
Everyone was speechless, as if they had been looked down upon by a mental patient?
"Fine."
Xiao Xing nodded and quickly prepared to lead the others away.
"Oh right, the energy analyzer I mentioned earlier..."
"It's still under review, it will take some time."
"As soon as possible."
Guang Ye waved his hand, gazing blankly at the ceiling, his back exuding loneliness and desolation...