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Reed stood in front of the control panel, his fingers rapidly swiping across the holographic screen:

"According to our calculations, cosmic ray activity in this region should be hundreds of times higher than on the Earth's surface. This provides us with an excellent research opportunity."

What is our main objective?

Lin Feng asked, though his knowledge in this area was limited, he was always full of curiosity about scientific exploration.

Reed looked up, his eyes sparkling with the passion typical of a scholar:

"Cosmic rays are high-energy particles from outside the solar system that carry information about the early formation of the universe. By studying them, we may be able to unlock the secrets of the origin of the universe and even discover new ways to use energy."

"Not only that."

Susan added.

“Cosmic rays also have unique effects on living organisms. We brought a variety of biological samples in the hope of observing the changes in them after long-term exposure to high-intensity cosmic rays.”

Johnny patted Lin Feng on the shoulder:

"Simply put, what we're going to do is capture these invisible cosmic particles and study all their properties. It sounds boring, but it's actually super exciting!"

Ben shook his head:

“Johnny, can you be serious? This is rigorous scientific research, not some game.”

"All right."

Reed interrupted them.

“Let’s get to work. Susan, you’re in charge of biological sample monitoring; Johnny, you help me debug the radiation trap; Ben, please check the status of the external equipment; Lin Feng,”

He turned to Lin Feng.

“Although you are not a scientist on our team, your insights and different perspectives may be of unexpected help. If you would like, you can assist with any part that interests you.”

Lin Feng nodded in agreement:

“I’d be happy to help, even though I may not understand those complicated formulas and theories.”

Over the next few days, everyone threw themselves into their busy and fulfilling work.

Reed worked almost non-stop, debugging equipment and analyzing data.

Susan carefully tended to the various biological samples, recording their minute changes.

Johnny is often joking, but he is surprisingly serious about his work.

This thing silently performs all kinds of physically demanding tasks, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

Lin Feng moved between different positions, sometimes discussing data anomalies with Reed, sometimes helping Susan organize observation records, and sometimes accompanying Johnny to check external equipment.

His presence seemed to bring a sense of relaxation to the tense research team.

A week has passed, and the research has made significant progress.

.....

228: Cosmic Ray Storm!

Reed successfully captured several special cosmic rays and discovered that they had previously unseen energy patterns.

Susan's biological samples also showed subtle changes.

Some cellular structures begin to reorganize in unpredictable ways.

That morning, Lin Feng arrived at the rest area and found Susan sitting there alone.

She held a cup of coffee in her hand, looking somewhat tired.

"Good morning."

Lin Feng greeted him.

Would you mind if I joined you?

Susan smiled and nodded:

"Of course I don't mind. Actually, having someone to chat with helps me relax."

Lin Feng poured himself a cup of coffee and sat down opposite Susan:

How is the research progressing?

Susan sighed:

"From a scientific standpoint, progress is going very well. We've collected more data than expected. But..."

"but?"

Lin Feng asked softly.

“But Reed became more and more…stubborn.”

Susan put down her coffee cup.

"He's so engrossed in his own theories that he hardly listens to any dissenting opinions. Last night I suggested adjusting the exposure time of the biological samples, and he rejected it outright without even considering my reasoning."

Lin Feng nodded thoughtfully:

“Reed was a genius, but geniuses are often prone to getting stuck in their own thought patterns.”

"Yes."

Susan smiled wryly.

“I admire his intelligence, but sometimes I really wish he could stop and listen to other people’s opinions. Scientific research requires an open mind, not autocratic thinking.”

"How long have you been together?" Lin Feng asked.

"Five years."

Susan's gaze softened.

“We met in the university lab, where he was already an outstanding scientist. His enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge deeply attracted me.”

Lin Feng smiled and said:

“Then you know him better than anyone else. Reed may just be too focused on the research in front of him, which is a historic opportunity for him.”

"I know."

Susan nodded.

"But that's no excuse. Teamwork is based on mutual respect and listening. Sometimes I worry that he might miss important discoveries because of his stubbornness."

"Perhaps you need to find a suitable time to talk to him alone."

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Lin Feng suggested.

"Not in the lab, but in private moments, let him know how you feel."

Susan looked at Lin Feng gratefully:

"Thank you for your suggestion, Lin Feng. Sometimes, an external perspective can indeed provide a clearer view."

"That's why Reed invited me to join this mission."

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Lin Feng smiled.

"Although I don't understand science, I'm good at observing people."

The two continued chatting, and the topic shifted from their research to their respective life experiences.

Susan recounted her time in medical school.

Lin Feng then shared some interesting stories from his travels around the world.

The relaxed conversation added a touch of warmth to the tense life in space.

Just then, a piercing alarm suddenly blared throughout the entire spaceship, and red warning lights began to flash.

"what's the situation?"

Lin Feng stood up alertly.

Susan's face turned pale instantly:

"This is a radiation alarm! But this is impossible... According to our calculations, the cosmic ray storm should not arrive for another two weeks!"

.....superior.

229: Genetic mutation! No longer human!

The two immediately rushed to the control room, where Reed, Johnny, and Ben were already nervously operating the equipment.

"what happened?"

Susan asked eagerly.

Reed's expression was unusually serious:

"The cosmic ray storm has arrived ahead of schedule, and its intensity far exceeds our expectations. The system indicates that the storm will reach our location in less than five minutes."

"We need to activate the protection system!"

"About 083," Johnny said loudly, his fingers flying across the control panel.

Ben said in a deep voice:

"I went to check the external equipment to make sure they wouldn't be damaged in the storm."

After saying that, he hurriedly left the control room.

Reed turned to Susan and Lin Feng:

"Susan, go to the biology lab and make sure the samples are safe; Lin Feng, please assist her. Johnny and I will try to activate the isolation shield to block most of the radiation."

Lin Feng and Susan rushed to the biological laboratory, where Susan began to urgently process various samples, placing them into specially made protective containers.

"These samples are extremely valuable."

Susan explained as she worked.

"They contain the results of our research over several months. If they are directly exposed to strong cosmic rays, they may produce unpredictable mutations."

Lin Feng helped deliver the equipment:

Do we have enough time to finish?

Susan bit her lip:

"Hopefully so. This last batch of samples requires special handling, and the process is somewhat complicated."

Just as the two were busy, the spaceship suddenly began to shake violently.

The lights flickered a few times before going out completely, leaving only a faint red glow from the emergency lighting system.

"Oh my god, the storm has arrived ahead of schedule!"

Susan exclaimed.

Lin Feng reacted immediately, pulling Susan close and shielding her behind him.

At the same time, he stretched out his hands, seemingly trying to build some kind of invisible barrier.

"Lin Feng, what are you doing?"

Susan asked in surprise.

"Believe me."

Lin Feng's voice was unusually calm.

"I can protect you."

Almost at the same moment, a visible energy wave struck from outside the window and penetrated the outer wall of the spaceship.

Strangely, when this energy approached Lin Feng and Susan, it seemed to be blocked by some invisible force, forming a protective shield...

Susan watched this scene in shock: