Memory inheritor

Chapter 238 Volunteering

Zheng Han, Wei Hongsi, and Yu Xiufeng exchanged opinions thoroughly, compiled the information obtained from the consciousness infiltration operation that night into a report, and sent it to the task force leadership. They then discussed further and finalized the next steps in the consciousness infiltration plan and strategy.

After completing these tasks, Wei Hongsi bid them farewell and left. It was almost 10 p.m.

Liu Lu drove out of the Third Research Institute and said, "President Wei, shall we go back to the company first?"

Wei Hongsi asked, "Do you still want to continue deciphering the encrypted text information?"

Liu Lu said, "Yes, I'm going to copy down the data and finish part of it when I get back to my dorm tonight. Also, the shoes Mr. Lu ordered for you have arrived; take them back to your dorm too."

Influenced by Wei Hongsi, she also changed her way of referring to the company's apartments as dormitories.

Wei Hongsi said, "Okay. But don't work too late at night, so as not to affect your condition the next day."

Liu Lu said, "Yes, I know what I'm doing."

Wei Hongsi nodded and said nothing more.

Deciphering the encrypted text in "The Story of Time" is certainly important, but compared to the problems discovered in the current Light Guide case, it's not as urgent. Whether Liu Lu finishes it a day earlier or a day later won't have a significant impact.

This task was assigned to Liu Lu by Wei Hongsi, and strictly speaking, it wasn't within her job scope. However, since she was aware of this, there was no need for her to interfere further.

Wei Hongsi was very careful about this. Liu Lu was only playing the role of his subordinate; her true identity was that of an official, probably someone Director Liang had seconded from another agency. Therefore, whether within the company or within the task force, Liu Lu couldn't truly be treated as a subordinate.

After a moment of silence in the car, Liu Lu said, "President Wei, now that we've made a breakthrough with Zhou Huai, shouldn't our next target be Chen Xuemin?"

Wei Hongsi said, "If the conditions are met, we will immediately launch a mind infiltration operation against her; there is no order of priority between the two. Of course, the decryption of Zhou Huai might yield conditions applicable to Chen Xuemin. So, you want to be this investigator?"

"Hmm, I think I'm quite suitable."

"That's true."

Wei Hongsi nodded. Having Liu Lu act as the scout interacting with Chen Xuemin's consciousness was probably more suitable than the people Zheng Han and the others had chosen, given their higher professional compatibility. Although it was only an interaction at the level of consciousness, it ultimately still involved observing people.

Liu Lu asked, "So you agree?"

Wei Hongsi laughed and said, "My personal opinion doesn't count. Besides, some preparatory work needs to be done beforehand, which will take a lot of time."

"You mean the creation of a personalized neurosemantic package?"

"right."

"That can be done when you have time. We haven't met the requirements for infiltration and reconnaissance yet, have we?"

"Okay, go report this to your supervisor and say it's our opinion."

"OK."

Wei Hongsi glanced at the rearview mirror and could see half of Liu Lu's face; her eyes seemed to hold a smile. He asked, "Why are you suddenly interested in this job?"

Liu Lu said, "This technology seems to have great potential for future applications. Since I'm working alongside you, I should learn something, right? The case is quite complicated right now, and I want to contribute my part to the task force."

Wei Hongsi understood somewhat. That morning, he had scolded Liu Lu for not updating the information promptly. Although it was just a casual remark, it still carried a hint of emotion. Given Liu Lu's professional abilities, there was no way she could have hidden anything; she was trying to make up for the lost time through her own efforts.

It seems that being in a leadership position inevitably means that one's personal emotions and mindset will have an impact on those around them, both positively and negatively.

Thinking about this, Wei Hong asked, "Did I seem a bit impatient today?"

Liu Lu glanced at the rearview mirror and said, "There is a little bit, but I think you're more likely feeling nervous, probably related to your childhood experiences."

Wei Hongsi was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "There is indeed such an impact."

He had some stress reactions when he was doing equipment testing and verification with Feng Weixu and Jiang Haiyang at the company before. Today, seeing Xiao Zhou lying on the equipment at the Third Research Institute, he had a similar feeling again.

Liu Lu asked, "Besides that, are you also worried about Shen Qing?"

Wei Hongsi asked, somewhat surprised, "Why do you say that?"

Liu Lu said, "When Xiao Zhou was describing what he observed during his second infiltration, you were silent for quite a while."

Wei Hongsi couldn't help but smile and said, "You're quite observant."

He didn't speak at that time, partly because the "system" suddenly popped up a notification message.

[Event: Completed the construction and verification of the "Consciousness Interaction System", earning 150 contribution points]

Current contribution points: 172

Xiao Zhou successfully completed his second infiltration and obtained some valuable information, fully validating the functionality and practicality of GH0.2. This can be considered an important milestone in cracking the "circuit breaker mechanism," but it's still some distance from the ultimate goal, so awarding 150 contribution points is reasonable.

Another reason, as Liu Lu said, is that he was indeed a little worried about Shen Qing.

Judging from Zhou Huai's two previous infiltrations, to find out why he listed Shen Qing as an important target, we will likely have to focus on Shen Qing herself.

However, Shen Qing was not a police officer and did not participate in the investigation work of the task force, so she was not mentioned when determining the next plan and strategy.

Wei Hongsi knew that Liu Lu had been following him out of sight for a while before joining Zhiwei Company, so she naturally understood his relationship with Shen Qing.

When it comes to methods of acquiring information through conscious infiltration, Liu Lu probably has more ideas than those involved in this work. He's certainly considered as many questions as Liu Lu has.

Liu Lu said, "So I have another suggestion: you can consider letting me play Shen Qing."

Wei Hongsi understood immediately: "You want to interact with Zhou Huai's consciousness after the scouts leave, and extract his thoughts?"

Liu Lu said, "Yes, is it technically feasible?"

Wei Hongsi said, "There are no technical obstacles, but Shen Qing's cooperation is still needed."

Liu Lu said, "At least she doesn't have to do the consciousness interaction, right?"

Wei Hongsi pondered for a moment and then said, "Let me think about it some more."

The following morning, following Liu Lu's advice, Wei Hongsi changed into more formal clothes and put on his newly bought shoes before going downstairs to get the car.

As they went downstairs, Wei Hongsi asked, "What time did you work until last night?"

Liu Lu said, "I usually rest at one o'clock in the morning."

Seeing that Liu Lu was in good spirits, Wei Hongsi couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Although he doesn't have a sleep disorder, he still longs to have the ability to "sleep whenever he wants" because it can significantly improve time efficiency and is very suitable for people who need to think for long periods of time and work night shifts.

For most people, engaging in intensive mental activity before bed is not advisable, as it can lead to difficulty falling asleep and poor sleep quality. With this ability, however, you'll be less likely to be affected.

However, every coin has two sides. Even if you can "sleep whenever you want" and ensure sufficient sleep duration, irregular sleep patterns in the long term can lead to other problems, such as endocrine disorders and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

While the human body is controlled by the brain, many organs and systems operate according to underlying code and are not subject to conscious control. Take the "five internal organs" for example; aside from the ability to consciously control the lungs to hold one's breath, conscious control...

It cannot directly control the operation of other organs.

The two went downstairs, got into their car, and headed to the company. Xia Shiyu had been assigned to Yuecheng University to assist Feng Weixu with his work and hadn't been there for the past two days.

On the way, Liu Lu reported two latest developments from the task force to Wei Hongsi.

Between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., the Third Research Institute conducted two more intrusions into Zhou Huai's consciousness, obtaining some new information, but it didn't help much with the related cases in Yuecheng, nor did it clarify the true purpose of the Guiding Light Society targeting Shen Qing. The experts created a stimulus package containing Shen Qing's image and embedded relevant prompts, but it had no effect whatsoever.

Criminal investigators have obtained the latest information on Liu Dongni. This 32-year-old renowned screenwriter traveled abroad three months ago to a famous film and television city in Country A for a study and exchange program. The task force has already contacted her through relevant departments and the local consulate to determine the next steps.

The task force currently knows that the Light Guide has five overseas locations. Although the specific locations are somewhat vague, three of them are clearly in Country A.

Liu Dongni went to Country A after being "spiritually polluted," which is definitely not a good thing. But from another perspective, tracing her whereabouts and understanding who she contacted will be very helpful in uncovering the roots of the Light Guide Society.

However, Wei Hongsi didn't need to worry about this. Only after Liu Dongni was successfully brought back would he be able to consider her treatment.

After sharing the latest news, Liu Lu asked, "President Wei, what do you think of my suggestion from last night?"

Wei Hongsi said, "I support your idea, but to be honest, the success rate is probably not high."

Why?

"Zhou Huai is very familiar with Shen Qing. If you can't give the right feedback during the interaction, it's easy to arouse his suspicion."

"My understanding of music is certainly not as good as theirs, but isn't Zhou Huai in a dream? With his rational thinking suppressed, how could he still perceive so many abnormalities?"

"You're right, that's how it is normally. But members of the Light Guide Society are special. Due to the existence of their conscious anchors, they are more alert in dreams than ordinary people. They may not be aware that they are in a dream, entering what we commonly call a lucid dream, but the anomaly will cause their subconscious firewall to activate, preventing their dream from extending in the direction you are guiding."

"I understand what you mean. This is like the state when Xiao Zhou is interacting with Zhou Huai in consciousness. The content that Zhou Huai shows in the dream is limited."

"There are still some differences, but it's generally similar to your understanding."

Liu Lu frowned slightly: "So, it really has to be Shen Qing herself?"

Wei Hongsi said, "Actually, I don't think even Shen Qing will necessarily succeed. Of course, we haven't tried yet, so it would be too hasty to draw conclusions."

Liu Lu glanced at the rearview mirror: "So I can still give it a try, right?"

Wei Hongsi said, "Of course, we can discuss this with Teacher Zheng and the others."

"Should I go and communicate with them?"

"Sure, no problem. If you want to try it, you can talk to my senior brother Feng Weixu again to create your own neurosemantic package."

"Okay. What about Shen Qing?"

Wei Hongsi pondered for a moment and said, "You should consult with your superiors to see if she should be involved in any work related to the case. This would be beneficial for subsequent communication. As for matters concerning Shen Qing, she should have some right to know, right?"

Liu Lu then asked, "So, after I consult with my supervisor, will you go and communicate with her?"

Wei Hongsi said, "Okay."

After parking their car at the company, the two went to the cafeteria for breakfast before heading to their office on the 16th floor.

Shortly after Wei Hongsi sat down, Lu Jiaqi knocked and entered. She nodded slightly to Liu Lu, walked to Wei Hongsi's desk, and gave a brief report on the preparations and arrangements for the exchange meeting.

After listening, Wei Hongsi said, "Then I'll go to the venue half an hour early. You can go ahead first."

Lu Jiaqi said, "Okay. Also, the hairstylist I booked has arrived. If you have time now, could you have him come over?"

"Huh?" Wei Hongsi was greatly surprised. "You can get your hair done at the company?"

Lu Jiaqi laughed and said, "Why not? It's just that you're too busy, and we can't reach you at other times."

Wei Hongsi wanted to refuse, feeling it would be somewhat inappropriate and troublesome. But Lu Jiaqi had already invited them; he couldn't just kick them out, could he?

Lu Jiaqi said, "It won't take too long, it's just a simple treatment."

After Lu Jiaqi left, she quickly returned with a man in his early thirties.

This person looks very energetic, quite different from the image of Tony the chauffeur he was looking for. If you said he worked at Zhiwei, no one would doubt it.

Lu Jiaqi moved a chair to the open space in the middle of the office, let Wei Hongsi sit down, and then left, closing the door behind her.

The hairdresser placed his backpack on the table, unzipped it, and inside were all sorts of hairdressing products.

He tied an apron around Wei Hongsi's neck, first using scissors, then clippers, and finally a hairdryer. The whole process was completed in one go, taking only a dozen minutes.

Wei Hongsi's hair was not long to begin with, and judging from the cut hair, it was indeed only slightly trimmed.

After the trimming was finished, the hairdresser presented a mirror to Wei Hongsi.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Wei Hongsi realized that the changes weren't drastic, but he clearly had more of a professional air about him, and his student-like demeanor was almost completely gone.

He couldn't help but find it amazing that such a simple repair could make such a big difference in appearance. If he went back to school like this, he probably wouldn't be mistaken for a student anymore.