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At the other end of the lab, there is a person in a wheelchair who watched the whole process of the test through real-time monitoring.

"How do you feel about this test, Steve?"

After beating the seemingly arrogant and calm researchers, but in fact full of enthusiasm for science, Li Jie explained some follow-up matters to Gilbert, and he returned to the room on the top floor of the laboratory.

Steve? Hawking gently flicked the lever with his hand, turned the direction of the wheelchair, and faced Li Jie.

His spirit has been refreshed, his cheek muscles are completely different from the shriveled and thin at first sight, he looks full and ruddy, his head has been tilted for decades and can be straightened, and he no longer has the strange image of shoulders low left and right high, grinning teeth, and looks almost no different from a healthy normal person.

Apparently, the artificial genome is gradually playing an active role in his body, and it is already beginning to see results.

Even more striking is that the most iconic computer in the wheelchair is gone, and the physics banner squirms his lips a few times, and then utters a low, hoarse voice without the help of any machine:

"I don't know what words to use to describe this great miracle, Bruce. I have always believed that the future of humanity lies in space migration, and I am optimistic about the leap forward in science and technology, but I also believe that it will be at least another 100 years. But I didn't expect that just a few years later, you can make such an explosive change in the human body discipline, which is simply a breakthrough beyond the times and provides infinite possibilities for mankind. But at the same time I felt the shock, I also had a vague concern because it was a bit too far ahead of its time, and science could never be done overnight. So, tell me, Bruce, should I believe this 1 in 10,000 probability? ”

It's still not very smooth, though. But apparently Steve has regained most of his language skills, and is even able to speak entire long sentences without any problems.

However, Li Jie is more concerned about the meaning of his words, this outstanding man among human beings, a genius among geniuses, is obviously very good at thinking, and is not as simple as ordinary people. He smiled as usual. Then he asked rhetorically: "What if I told you that the lab has been able to achieve a human modification that is stronger than Wagner's, and it will only get stronger." What do you think? ”

Steve looked thoughtful, and after a long silence, he said, "Is that you?" Or someone else? Where are you from? ”

"Bang Bang!"

Li Jie raised his eyebrows and applauded applauded. Most people are good at using their habitual thinking to explain all strange phenomena. Not first assuming that such a phenomenon actually exists is itself contrary to the axioms of common sense.

It's like a lot of people love to read movies, novels, and comics that depict superpowers, futuristic technology, and aliens, and discuss them with relish, but they don't believe that these things really exist in reality, and scoff at any possible speculation.

Steve, on the other hand, had a completely different first reaction, directly suspecting that the breakthrough itself was out of common sense, and boldly guessing that there were traces of interference from forces other than humans.

Although it may be due to personal experience and the disease being controlled, it is still a wonderful performance, worthy of the wisdom of the dare to hypothesize and reason.

"I did offer some help. But there is no denying your own efforts and achievements. To put it simply, there are many more beings among you than you can imagine, and the vast majority of humanity is completely in the dark. But does it matter? The reality is, we've already appeared. Li Jie did not feel uneasy at all, but discussed this issue with him with great interest.

Steve wasn't sure before, but Li Jie's reaction was almost yankuai.

When his speculation was confirmed, he found it difficult to accept it for a while, and became much more depressed, and seemed to be deeply affected. After a long time, he spoke with difficulty, and let out a dry voice: "Has it come to this point?" What is your purpose? ”

He has openly supported the theory of the alien threat in the documentary, arguing that there is a high possibility of the existence of higher beings other than humans, but humans should not actively seek out them. Every effort should be made to avoid contact with them. At that time, many people refuted that aliens did not pose a threat to earthlings from the intelligence and technology of aliens, and even the psychological effects of humans themselves on aliens. These people wishfully believe that the more civilized they are, the less likely they are to be violent.

What an optimistic and naïve idea, have they forgotten that Western civilization has set foot on the American continent. How to deal with the uncivilized Indians.

Steve thought with some frustration.

And he is not much better than those who ridicule him. No matter how careful and cautious human beings are, what should come will still come after all.

"What about me? The reason why I was able to get treatment has something to do with your technology, right? ”

"Your guess is very close. Frankly, Steve, that should be a good thing, right? Every group is made up of countless individuals, and different intelligent individuals will inevitably lead to the alienation of ideas and thinking. Maybe there are a lot of my kind who have ideas that you don't want to see. But you should be able to feel that I am willing to cooperate with you and develop together under the premise of mutual benefit, right? Li Jie did not clearly identify himself, but he had already acquiesced to the other party's speculation to some extent, and he sat down opposite Steve for a long time, and then looked at the other party and said. My honesty should be a sign of sincerity. Well, it's time for you to make your choice, Steve. Would you like to work with me? A friendly person who doesn't see you as mere inferior creatures? ”

Steve felt an indescribable weirdness in his heart, and there was no insult or disparagement in Li Jie's words, completely putting the two sides on an equal footing. But he felt extremely uncomfortable, because the other party was too calm, as if he was not worried about revealing his identity at all, which can only show one thing: there is no fear.

Faced with such an object who doesn't know what species it is, but has an appearance that is no different from ordinary humans, Rao is he has a far better thinking and mind than ordinary people, and he is also full of powerlessness, so he can only smile bitterly:

"Do I have a choice?"

Li Jie stared at him, and the smile on his lips quickly expanded:

"There's a choice, Steve, of course you have a choice. I have a lot of respect for you, because your abilities deserve it. So you don't have to worry about what I'm going to do to you, and you can leave whenever you want. I don't want this news to leak out so soon, but I think some of you have already guessed. But I don't care, do you know why? Because there are many things that you can't change when you know them, and they often only make you more powerless. The world is already quietly changing, and human beings cannot stop it. With you or without you, these changes will not stop. ”

"Well, you're a smart guy, Steve. Will you choose to sit on the sidelines and take a-for-tat approach, or will you participate in the changes, adapt to the times, take the initiative, and be a person who truly controls your own destiny and seeks the interests of mankind? ”

His acquaintance with Steve was not a matter of a day or two, and he already knew that this was a forward-thinking, very unusual person, perhaps because of decades of sitting and contemplation, his mind gradually changed from that of the masses. Throughout his life, this physicist and cosmologist is full of yearning and diligent pursuit of the infinite unknown, and at the same time is not an extreme Frankenstein.

Therefore, Li Jie believes that the person in front of him definitely knows more about compromise and expediency than ordinary people.

Steve? Hawking didn't disappoint, and after a short three minutes of contemplation, he uttered three words: "I join." ”

It's just that his already hoarse and low voice is even drier, and he seems to have made some kind of decision.

"I hope you'll keep your promise and be kind to humanity, Bruce."

"Actions speak for themselves, look at what I do, only by constantly promoting the progress of humanity itself, you have the opportunity to fight for more voice, don't you?"

Li Jie looked at the other party quietly, then stood up with a smile.

Steve had to admit that what the other party said was very reasonable, he was not a pure idealist, and he would not say anything about the supremacy of humanity and rebellion to the end. Judging from the actual situation he came into contact with, only by joining Li Jie's team could he have more opportunities to understand them, but he still asked the question in his heart:

"So, Bruce, can you tell me what your purpose is? As long as it is an intelligent life, any action is done with a purpose. You can't help humanity for no reason, so what do you hope to get out of it? Studying humans? Enlist our help? Or use us against other beings like you, or even stronger? ”

"That's what I appreciate about you, Steve. Be good at thinking, and ask why. ”

Li Jie walked to the back of Steve's wheelchair, turned the direction slightly, motioned for him to follow, and then continued: "I've been observing you guys, observing humans. I found that many people were making the same mistake over and over again - giving up. Constantly set yourself a certain goal, then self-soothe, self-hypnotize for various reasons, and then keep giving up and starting over. At the beginning, there was a clear and unmistakable goal, but in the process of action, they involuntarily lost their way, wandered in place and even gradually regressed, only a small number of people really understand the true meaning of perseverance. Think about them, and you'll probably be able to understand. ”

"Destruction or construction is always a means, not an end. From the beginning to the end, what I wanted was very simple - to pursue a higher level of life. Steve, are you interested? ”

Steve nodded, having lived in a wheelchair for decades, he already understood a truth:

People who pursue purity often know how to control themselves.

So he smiled for the first time, and then said:

"I'm ready." (To be continued.) )