Electronic Nezha

Chapter 140 Two Salaries
After watching Huang Jiaoming's press conference, we also thought he was amazing! We thought the old man would take this opportunity to show off, but he ended it with just a few words, and a picture of a doctor who is indifferent to fame and fortune and has a benevolent heart was vividly portrayed.

The entire reception lasted less than ten minutes, three of which were dedicated to explaining mind maps. It was all solid content, without any fluff. This was Huang Jiaoming's greatest strength. He knew that those three minutes would cause a huge stir in the academic world, so he finished speaking with an impatient expression. Others would only think that he was unfathomable.

Sixth Master waved his hand, and we all moved to the sofa area. Sixth Master asked me, "Did Huang Jiaoming say why he issued that statement?"

“I’ve been hypnotized,” I said. “The Queen appeared with that strange fish.”

The koi fish said, "If the Queen has such methods, why does she need the strange fish's assistance?"

Dolphin said, "It's possible that the Queen isn't very strong, so she needs someone to help her control Huang Jiaoming."

I thought for a moment and said, "That makes sense. If the Queen wants to abduct someone into her dream, physical contact is the most direct method. It's even possible that Huang Jiaoming was knocked unconscious by the strange fish."

Koi asked, "What's the content of the hypnosis?"

"Huang Jiaoming was taken to the operating room. There was a patient lying on the bed, and the two men forced him to draw another surgical diagram."

Everyone looked at each other in dismay. I said, "The scariest thing is that Huang Jiaoming was hypnotized a second time not long after, in the same scenario. He only issued an apology statement after he broke down." I explained, "The scary thing is that he doesn't know how the Queen hypnotized him a second time. I was hypnotized by her at the fruit stand and at home. I can guarantee that no outsiders had any contact with me at that time."

Sixth Master said, "You're pretty awesome, aren't you? Even after all that, you still didn't get what she wanted."

The chubby boy said, "Huang Jiaoming is an expert in brain research, how can he not distinguish between reality and dreams?"

I said, "I've discovered that when the Queen hypnotizes someone, she starts with what they care about most. Huang Jiaoming has spent his whole life pursuing 'fame,' and his weakness is too soft."

Sixth Master said, "Starting with desire, a good idea—" He suddenly asked me, "Then what is your weakness?"

I shrugged: "Isn't it obvious? I have no weaknesses." I briefly recounted my previous experiences, including being hypnotized by the Queen at the public bathhouse, and the bizarre plots elicited laughter from the audience.

The dolphin said, "No wonder she sent the strange fish to attack you directly. The queen is desperate."

The chubby boy said, "I think this queen is a complete idiot. She knows perfectly well that even if Brother Feng is hypnotized, he still has the mind of a super AI to protect him, yet she still does it."

That reminded me of something. Putting aside the information asymmetry between the Queen and the Sixth Bureau, her targeting of me was mainly aimed at Liu Zhenhua. Were her repeated failures simply because she wasn't as experienced as me in being a goofball?
I understand all too well why she failed.

Because I'm a stubborn academic underachiever, I choose to disbelieve anything I can't understand, ignoring it and even scoffing at it. If I were a scientist with a thirst for knowledge about interstellar space, I might have fallen for it long ago...

Yuan Yuan was pouring water for everyone. When she handed a cup of tea to Ma Chaoran from the side and behind, Ma Chaoran, who was deep in thought, subconsciously said "thank you." When she saw Yuan Yuan's mechanical arm, she turned around abruptly in surprise.

Yuan Yuan apologized, "Did I scare you?"

Ma Chaoran said, "You must be... Yuanyuan?"

"Nice to meet you."

Ma Chaoran, holding a cup of tea, stared at Yuanyuan for a long time before suddenly saying, "Sixth Master, our Sixth Division has a long way to go." Sixth Master smiled and said, "This is nothing. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Yuanyuan, take a few of the buns from lunch and let her try them."

While Yuan Yuan went to heat up the steamed buns, Sixth Master said, "You two haven't officially met yet, have you?"

Ma Chaoran extended her hand to me and said, "Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Ma Chaoran, from the Sixth Division. Being a reporter is my cover identity. The first two times I met you, it was for 'ulterior motives.' You don't mind, do you?"

I shook her hand and laughed, "Likewise, I didn't tell you about my codename 'Electronic Li Jing' either—so are you getting paid twice?"

"Hehehehehe." Ma Chaoran laughed happily. I think she was trying to cover up the fact that she was receiving two salaries with her laughter!

A plate of steamed buns was served, with a few cloves of garlic on the side. As Ma Chaoran stuffed one bun after another into her mouth, she suddenly muttered to me, "From now on, you can call me Lao Ma or 'Ma Chao.' These are the nicknames these guys gave me."

I said, "Wouldn't it be better to call her Chao Ran?"

"That's what you call someone you're not close to," she said with a grin. "Now that we're all family, can you leave Yuanyuan behind when you leave?"

I smiled and said, "We're not that close yet, Chaoran."

Ma Chaoran was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Don't do that, you might choke."

Ma Chaoran laughed even harder.

No wonder a junior reporter dared to skip an event attended by the deputy mayor; her real identity is a secret agent. But is such a cheerful girl really suited to be a secret agent?

At this moment, Ma Chaoran saw Liu Zhenhua and asked directly, "Handsome young man, you must be Liu Zhenhua?"

"Yes, Lao Ma."

Ma Chaoran said in surprise, "This kid is very calm."

I said, "That's just how the Liu family is."

Shark said, "I hope so, Brother Feng. Next time you're attacked, just hide behind us. Don't go looking for trouble with a kitchen knife."

The dolphin said, "The attack is secondary. The real problem is that Site Six has already been exposed to the aliens. What if the Queen hypnotizes us?"

Sixth Master scratched his head and said, “Mother, you’ve hit the nail on the head. From now on, you all—including me—have to write down any strange dreams you have.”

I said speechlessly, "They're all strong and healthy young men. If they dream about strange things and write down their dreams, won't it all end up as an illegal publication?"

(End of this chapter)