Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 418 The Leaders Were Aware, and He Went to the Hospital for the Second Time

"Boss, why is he eating so much?"

Xing Zhiming asked Zhou Fengnian with a shocked expression. Not only him, but even Tian Shaoxing, who was usually calm, was surprised at this moment.

Because the volunteer soldier in front of them was eating so much. It wasn't that they hadn't seen people who could eat a lot before. In the past, when salt and oil were scarce, there were strong laborers in the countryside who could eat more than a dozen steamed buns in one meal.

But he had already eaten twenty-four steamed buns, four catties of rice, four catties of meat and vegetables, and five catties of porridge.
This is absolutely not something one person can eat. Even if your mouth isn't tired, your stomach probably can't handle it and will burst from being stretched.

"Let him eat. Theoretically, he shouldn't be hungry right now, but that's just theory. Although he's been injected with enough nutrients, his brain is still being tricked by hunger, making him want to eat more. We can only wait for his digestive system to slow down."

Zhou Fengnian explained that he had never encountered this situation in the simulation space, since the experimental subjects in the simulation space were all in a vegetative state.

Although still alive, they will not be conscious.

This was the first time Zhou Fengnian had ever seen a real, living volunteer soldier in an experiment. Previously, he had only guaranteed the success of the experiment, but he really couldn't say what would happen if the experiment failed.

However, after each portion of the experimental volunteer soldier was eaten, Zhou Fengnian would examine him to ensure that he was healthy before allowing him to continue eating.

After a while, the volunteer soldier let out a long burp before standing up, saluting Zhou Fengnian and Tian Shaoxing to report.
"Commander, I'm full now, and I feel incredibly energetic, as if I'm several times stronger than before."

After saluting, the volunteer soldier quickly reported his feelings; when he first woke up, he felt as if he hadn't eaten for several days, but after eating some, he felt much better.

Upon hearing this, Tian Shaoxing remained silent, only turning his gaze to Zhou Fengnian. He knew nothing about the experimental matters and could only follow orders.

Zhou Fengnian said with a look of delight, "Alright, Li Hu, come with me to test your physical changes first, we'll talk about the specifics after the test."

However, at this moment, Tian Shaoxing spoke up and reminded him, "Boss, why don't you take a rest? You haven't slept for over thirty hours."

Although yesterday was Zhou Fengnian's day off, they called him over last night and he was busy all night. Now they still have to do testing. Tian Shaoxing could see bloodshot eyes in Zhou Fengnian's eyes.

After all, he was already over forty years old. If Zhou Fengnian got tired because of this, he would definitely be criticized. In addition to helping to establish the biological cell experiment institute, he also had to take care of Zhou Fengnian's safety.

"Why rest now? Let's talk about it after we're done. Li Hu, come with me."

After Zhou Fengnian took Li Hu away, he tested him, starting with a simple physical test and then gradually increasing the difficulty.

The results of the tests surprised not only Zhou Fengnian, but also everyone else.

Although my height only increased by a little over one centimeter, my weight increased by 43 kilograms.

He surpassed records in the 100-meter dash (8.2 seconds), standing jump (2.6 meters), long jump, strength test, endurance, and many other events.

Zhou Fengnian even had Li Hu test his weightlifting skills, and Li Hu broke the world record with just a little effort.

As for the improvements in eyesight and reaction speed, needless to say, Li Hu is now experiencing something completely new.

He had just broken several spoons and chopsticks because he used too much force.

After reviewing Li Hu's test data, Miao Zihao slapped himself twice, then excitedly asked Zhou Fengnian, "Boss, how can he be so powerful? What's the principle behind it? Why did Li Hu's physical abilities increase so much all of a sudden?"

"Don't ask so many questions yet. I will gradually teach you the theoretical basis of cell evolution serum later, but there are more important things to do now."

After reassuring the researchers, Zhou Fengnian turned to Li Hu and asked, "How are you feeling now? Are you tired?"

Li Hu immediately saluted and said, "Reporting to the commander, I feel full of energy now. I was a little tired just now, but I have fully recovered now. I can do the same test again without any problem."

Everyone else was shocked upon hearing this. The amount of testing they had just done was not easy. Zhou Fengnian had even deliberately increased the dosage. Even elite soldiers in the army would probably be exhausted after taking a set of these tests.

Li Hu recovered immediately after only a short rest, and his endurance and metabolism also improved significantly.

Zhou Fengnian circled around Li Hu, observing him and patting him on the back before saying, "For the next few days, you'll be reporting here every day. The research institute will provide your meals."

"Comrade Tian, ​​I'll arrange this matter later. Next, assign two people to Comrade Li Hu's side to keep a 24-hour record."

Tian Shaoxing immediately replied, "I understand, sir."

After taking some body tissue samples, Zhou Fengnian called Xing Zhiming and others to go back and continue their research.

The effect was much stronger than he had imagined. In the simulation space, the subjects were all living vegetative patients without any consciousness, so even if they were injected with serum, there would be no reaction.

This is the first time I've ever injected a live person with this medicine.

Therefore, Zhou Fengnian needs to conduct a thorough study and obtain detailed data before he can manufacture the second-generation serum.

Tian Shaoxing originally wanted to persuade Zhou Fengnian to take a break, but seeing how excited the researchers looked, he felt that if he tried to persuade them again, he might get yelled at and driven away.

So he stopped talking and secretly thought to himself that he should report the matter first.

"They really figured it out?"

Upon hearing this, the leader, who was working at China Overseas, was so surprised that he dropped the documents in his hand.

"Yes, and the experiment has been completed. Li Hu is performing very well so far. Although he ate a lot at first, his appetite has returned to normal after taking the nutritional paste."

It's called a nutritional paste, but it's actually just a collection of the protein and other nutrients needed for a day, which is then added to supplement Li Hu's diet.

Otherwise, he would have to eat the equivalent of five people's food, and the time spent just on eating would exceed two hours.

Using a nutritional paste can shorten the time to less than half an hour, but it tastes a bit unpleasant, like eating a candle.

While reporting, Tian Shaoxing took out a videotape and said, "Sir, we have recorded all of Li Hu's physical examination. Would you like to take a look?"

The leader nodded and said, "Let's take a look."

There was a video recorder and a television in the room. After a while, Tian Shaoxing put the videotape in and the picture appeared on the television.

Li Hu's performance in the physical fitness test was even better than that of the King of Soldiers; in the past, during the large-scale competitions in the army, there would be a few outstanding individuals from time to time.

However, their abilities are somewhat specialized; for example, someone who excels in high jump and climbing may not be good at shooting; a champion in cross-country running may not be the strongest.
However, Li Hu is absolutely proficient in everything. Even shooting, which he was previously least skilled at, has now surpassed his previous best score, which is also the best score in his unit.

In Li Hu's words, his eyesight has improved significantly, and he can see clearly from a great distance.

There are also videos of Li Hu's previous performance. Before the serum injection, his performance was only at the standard of an elite soldier in the army, far from being as impressive as it is now.

After the leader finished reading, he remained silent for a while before slowly saying with emotion, "The changes are truly remarkable. I never imagined that this serum would bring about such significant changes in people."
"By the way, where's Comrade Feng Nian? Is he still at the research institute?" "At the hospital."

Tian Shaoxing quickly reported: "Leader Zhou has been busy for nearly sixty hours. In the end, he planned to take a car home, but when the driver arrived at his door, Leader Zhou fell asleep and could not be woken up no matter how hard he tried."

Finally, we got a little worried, so we took her to the hospital. Fortunately, after the examination, it turned out she was just a little tired.

Upon hearing this, the leader nodded and said, "That's good. Comrade Feng Nian is just working too hard. His doctor has also reported this, which is not good."
If Comrade Fengnian's research takes too long in the future, how about we send someone to notify his family?

"I don't know about that, boss."

Tian Shaoxing shook his head and said, but he felt it was useless. He had seen how hard those researchers could endure these past three days.

The one who lasted the shortest time didn't sleep for more than 30 hours. Two people were busy for almost as long as Zhou Fengnian, but Zhou Fengnian was the most persistent. He kept an eye on things the whole time.

"I'll discuss this with Comrade Fengnian after he wakes up. This can't go on like this."

After finishing his speech, the leader gave Tian Shaoxing a few more instructions and then let him leave. He also wanted to ask more questions about the cell evolution serum, but Tian Shaoxing was in charge of logistics and confidentiality and knew nothing about the research.

To find out about the future arrangements for the human evolution project, we'll have to wait until Zhou Fengnian wakes up.

After all, no one understands this project better than him.

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"Hey"

After opening his eyes, Zhou Fengnian subconsciously stretched, but soon realized that he was sleeping in the wrong place; it wasn't his home.

"Are you awake? I just peeled an apple. You must be hungry after sleeping for more than ten hours. Eat something first."

Hearing someone talking next to him, Zhou Fengnian turned around and saw Zhou Yan holding a peeled and chopped apple, placing it on a plate and handing it to him.

Zhou Fengnian smiled and took the apple, asking, "Deputy District Chief Zhou, what am I doing here?"

"Still being sarcastic, you just can't seem to shake it."

Zhou Yan said irritably that ever since she became the deputy district head, Zhou Fengnian had liked to tease her with that title; however, it was all in private, and he wouldn't say it in front of outsiders.

"After you were brought back, you slept so soundly that we couldn't wake you. The driver was worried that something might have happened to you, so he brought you here for a check-up."

Fortunately, it was just fatigue and drowsiness. Didn't I tell you last time that research needs to be done in moderation? How many nights did you stay up this time?

"Just a day or two, sigh, the main thing is that this project is too important, and I have to keep an eye on it myself."

Zhou Fengnian waved his hand casually and said that he was in charge of the Cell Evolution Serum project. Other researchers could lend a hand, but they couldn't be in charge of a part on their own.

As for how long he endured it, Zhou Fengnian forgot. He only remembered that he seemed to have eaten six or seven meals.

However, the research results were good, and he still remembers them clearly. Before going home, he had already finalized the manufacturing method of the second-generation serum.

Next, we can simultaneously produce first-generation and second-generation cell evolution serum.

“Dad was worried about you this time too; he even came to see you this morning.”

Zhou Yan said, "Dad also said that if you continue like this, he might have to bury his child."

Zhou Fengnian laughed and said, "This old man just talks nonsense. Do you think he can outlast me?"
"I am the best doctor myself, how could I not know what's wrong with my own body?"

After finishing his apple, Zhou Fengnian removed the IV needle, stood up, and said, "Where are my clothes? I'm not staying here anymore. Let's go back and eat. I'm starving right now."

"By the way, what will happen to Linlin if you come to see me?"

"Don't worry about your daughter. Xianyang and Qing'an are back. I sent your daughter to find her brother. She's living a very comfortable life now."

Zhou Yan asked worriedly, "Wait here, I'll go call the doctor to examine you."

"Don't bother, whose medical skills are better than mine? Sigh, Yan Yan."

Zhou Fengnian called out to Zhou Yan twice but couldn't get her to stop, so he had to find his own clothes first.

He quickly found clothes in the closet. Zhou Fengnian admired the medical staff. Even though he was exhausted and had fallen asleep, they still gave him a change of clothes.

Just as Zhou Fengnian finished getting dressed, Zhou Yan led a chief physician into the ward.

Seeing that Zhou Fengnian had already changed his clothes, the chief physician quickly said, "Sir, let us examine you, otherwise we won't feel comfortable letting you leave the hospital."

"I'll just be the doctor, you guys do the tests, try to be quick, no need for machine-based tests."

Zhou Fengnian thought that it was their duty, so he did not stop them and let them check everything from top to bottom.

Only after confirming that he was in perfect health and that he had only been in a deep sleep due to fatigue did the chief physician dare to let Zhou Fengnian leave.

However, I still reminded Zhou Fengnian to eat healthily, but Zhou Fengnian forgot about it as soon as he was discharged from the hospital. He was hungry right now, and it would be too uncomfortable for him to eat a light diet.

After returning home, Zhou Yan asked Chef Yang to cook a lot of delicious food. Although there was fish and meat, the flavors were still mainly light.

When Zhou Xianyang heard that his father had woken up, he brought his sister back with him, originally planning to eat out.

However, they arrived home just in time for dinner, so they asked Chef Yang to add a few more dishes.

Zhou Xianyang still cared about Zhou Fengnian quite a bit. After asking a few questions, he smiled and advised him to retire. He only shut up after Zhou Fengnian tapped him on the head.

He'll be busy for another twenty years before he can retire, and then he'll be able to live the comfortable life that Yan Zhengzhi enjoys.

Being rehired would mean mentoring students, and if I didn't want to be busy, I could take leave to travel around the country. It would be much more comfortable than it is now.

Within twenty years, Zhou Fengnian will try his best to extract all the knowledge from his mind, so that many projects will not progress slowly after his retirement.

Zhou Fengnian had planned to take a day off today, but Qian Zhi called him right after he finished dinner.

(End of this chapter)