"You mean ... Lord Lin? Zhou Ruocheng asked with some doubts.

"Yes." James replied.

"But I remember hearing Miss Liliana say that Lord Lin seems to have a great prejudice against your research." Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"Yes, that's right." James replied, "Lord Lin thinks I'm wasting my talents and time, or rather, sneering at me. ”

"Then why did you go to Lord Lin in that case? Isn't that self-deprecating? Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"Because the research I'm doing now is fruitful, but it's far from what I want to do, and I need someone who can support me! It is only with his support that my research can be truly recognized! James replied without hesitation.

"So Master James, you want to use my relationship to get Lord Lin to get approval of your experiment, can I understand it that way?" Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"Mr. Zhou, if you want to understand it like this, of course I won't refute it." James replied.

"Then Master James, Lord Lin is now your sister's boyfriend, maybe he may become your quasi-brother-in-law in the near future, if that's the case, wouldn't it be better to go to your sister and talk to Lord Lin? Why did you come to me as an outsider? Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"Because Liliana also disapproves of my research, I think only Mr. Zhou, you are willing to listen to me, people who are willing to understand me, and people who have a close relationship with Lord Lin, can help me persuade Lord Lin well, as long as I have the support of Lord Lin, then I can succeed one day!"

"Since just now, Master James, you have been emphasizing to me the importance of Lord Lin, the importance of your research, and the rest of the time you talked to me about the so-called Cthulhu Mythos... Don't you think it's a bit far-fetched to convince me with such reasons, how did you get me to convince Lord Lin? Zhou Ruocheng also asked.

"In that case, Mr. Zhou, why don't you come to my lab for dinner, maybe you will be inspired." James said.

"Is that so..." Zhou Ruocheng also glanced at Zhao Qingyuan beside him with some confusion, as if he was asking for her opinion.

"Sir, hearing is false, maybe we should draw conclusions after seeing it with our own eyes?" Zhao Qingyuan said.

Zhou Ruocheng looked at Zhao Qingyuan for a while, and seemed to feel reasonable, "In that case, then let's visit your laboratory according to the agreement." ”

"Okay." James saw hope and hurried to drive.

Zhou Ruocheng and Zhao Qingyuan got into the car and started driving towards his laboratory with James.

James' lab is near an open field on the outskirts of the city, but from the outside, it is not very large, and it looks like a warehouse.

After driving in through the iron gate, James drove his car to the side and walked into one of the small doors with Zhou Ruocheng.

As soon as they entered the door, Zhou Ruocheng and the others asked about a very unusual smell, not so much abnormal, but a foul smell, an indescribable stench, from the animals in the warehouse cage.

"What are these?" Zhou Ruocheng covered his nose and asked.

There are many kinds of animals in the warehouse, the scale is no less than a small zoo, these cages have enough space for them to move, and the types of animals are also very picky, this cage contains an elephant, and the next cage may contain a dead squirrel, and the next tank is an octopus, and this combination makes people seem very unobtrusive.

"Mr. Zhou, let me ask you a question first." James asked.

"Say it." Zhou Ruocheng replied.

"What do you think is the difference between humans and animals?" James asked.

"The difference between people and winter rain?" Zhou Ruocheng thought for a while: "Because people have wisdom." ”

"You're right." James retreated his glasses, "Human."

The biggest difference between animals is that they are no longer governed by simple **, and they can use their own wisdom (will) to suppress physiological **. The essential difference between humans and animals is that man is a conscious social creature, while the activities of other animals are instinctive. Man is also an animal, but it is man who rules the earth! In fact, there is no difference between humans and animals! It's just that human intelligence is a little better than that of other animals, and human beings cannot be compared with "animals", because all animals have a little characteristic of human beings! The fundamental characteristic of animals and humans is that they have a little more intelligence than animals, can speak, think quickly, and have strong creative ability. Human beings are higher animals, a class of mammals, belonging to their most developed advanced beings, according to the traditional saying, mainly reflected in two aspects, one is high sociality, the other is high intelligence, the country, the family, the making of tools, etc. are derived from this, and the two aspects of animals do not have or show the primary and low level. Man is conscious, thinks, and has language, and through language, man contributes to a unified society; Through language, people can accumulate culture, and future generations can quickly inherit the cultural achievements of their predecessors, in short, people become the most intelligent animals, and becoming social animals is the biggest difference from animals. ”

This sudden popular science also caught Zhou Ruocheng off guard, and he quickly interrupted James's gushing, "Master James, what are you and I trying to illustrate by putting forward this point?" ”

"The most fundamental reason why human beings can become the masters of the earth is the so-called intelligent creatures, and human beings, as the animal kingdom - vertebrate phylum - mammals - true beasts - primates - Homo sapiens, the creatures at the top of the food chain, the masters of this world, but the creatures in this world are even more powerful than us, they have all kinds of abilities to destroy the world, but as we humans understand them only in reverie and hearsay, do you think this is appropriate?" James asked.

"So what is your fundamental purpose?" Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"Human beings should become the masters of the world, there are too many unknown creatures in this world, not so much that we should prepare accordingly before their persecution of us, so before that, what we should do is to understand them."

"Know whom?" Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"These unknown, advanced sapient beings." James Zhou replied.

"So the reason you worship Cthulhu culture is actually to conquer them?" Zhou Ruocheng asked suspiciously.

"That's right." James replied.

"Ahh Such.. Zhou Ruocheng also scratched his head a little tangled, "It's crazy that you're doing this." ”

"It's crazy, but I think it's worth trying, and that's why I've gathered all the animals in the world that have advanced life, studied their habits and behaviors, and found the so-called commonalities in them, and since humans can make these animals submit, they can also make these unknown creatures fall to their knees under us."

"It can't be." Zhou Ruocheng replied.

"Mr. Zhou, you should understand that science is just the impossible and the impossible." James said.

"Then I have to say a very practical question, Edison, I think you are familiar with it, right?" Zhou Ruocheng asked, "This great invention king, in the first half of his life and even when some inventions came out, he still lived a life of poverty and insecurity, even so, he still did not give up invention research, compared with her situation at that time, Master James... No, Dr. James, you still have your own research institute, you have your own team, and there are people who are willing to spend money on you, and then you can't come up with a project that can stand on your feet, which is very revealing, maybe you are romantic and capable on the road of science, but sometimes we have to return to life, whether the science in your hands can become productive forces, whether it can show benefits in it, this is what the big guys need to see the most, but until now, I don't really see anything actually there, I'm sorry I might go into more detail, but I have to remind you that it's better to be realistic than a fantasy for no reason. ”

"Mr. Zhou, it is indeed a pleasure to chat with you, you will respond to my questions in a very targeted manner, and those who will only watch

The people I joke about are different, and you're the only person I've ever met who would analyze from your point of view. James said.

"No, this can only mean that I am stupid, and I will analyze you word by word, and I am willing to support it because I am full." Zhou Ruocheng said, "So I hope you think about it, when you do these researches, can you combine them with actual interests, so that you won't be so ruined." ”

When Zhou Ruocheng finished saying this, the elephant in the cage on the side suddenly screamed, which also startled Zhou Ruocheng and them.

"Well... To say that it is unruly ... It's not a downfall... Zhou Zhouruocheng said again, looking at the elephant's flashing ears.

When a few people passed a platform, they found several black and white dog cubs lying in a small cage here.

"Is it a dog?" Zhao Qingyuan saw it and hurriedly ran over, as if she was very fond of dogs.

"Border Collie, one of the smartest dogs in the world." "They've been shown to be as smart as a seven-year-old. ”

"Is it so powerful?" Zhao Qingyuan pinched the paw of a dog, but the dog turned over its belly and wagged its tail very cooperatively, looking very happy.

"Does Miss Zhao like dogs?" James asked.

"Ahh It's okay... I just had one at home before, but it died when I was ten years old. Zhao Qingyuan replied with some disappointment.

"If you like it, I'll give you one." James replied.

"What's so embarrassing?" Zhao Qingyuan hurriedly asked.

"Actually, we are just experimenting, their parents are all rigorously trained, whether their offspring can maintain the habits of their parents, is the primary goal of our research, but the number of studies this time is actually a bit beyond our expectations, and it is harmless to remove one." James said.

"Is that so? . . . Zhao Qingyuan's fingers gently stroked the dog's belly, and the puppy showed a very enjoyable expression, and his nose made a whirring sound.

"What a defenseless dog... Zhou Ruocheng looked at the dog and muttered.

"Sir..." Zhao Qingyuan seemed to like this dog very much, but he was still asking Zhou Ruocheng's opinion.

Zhou Ruocheng also sighed, "Okay, okay... If you like it, take it back. ”

"Really? Thank you sir! Zhao Qingyuan hurriedly said.

"You shouldn't tell me this, you should say it to Master James." Zhou Ruocheng also sighed a little helplessly.

"Then Master James... You're welcome. Zhao Qingyuan said.

"It's okay, being caught by Miss Zhao, I think it's also a very lucky thing for this dog." James said.

Zhou Ruocheng watched Zhao Qingyuan pick up the puppy, carefully hold it in his arms, and rub the dog's head with his hands.

The puppy squinted his eyes and showed a look of enjoyment, and after a while his mouth grew as if he had yawned.

"So Master James, I still hope you will think about what I just said, and when you can come up with a more practical project, I will naturally want Lord Lin to recommend you." Zhou Ruocheng turned his head to James and said.

"Okay, Mr. Zhou." James nodded.

"Then it's not too early today, so we'll go back." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"I'll send you away." James said.

"No, you don't." Zhou Ruocheng also smiled and walked out with Zhao Qingyuan.

At the door, Aston Martin had already stopped there, and Zhang Daquan was still standing aside like a telephone pole.

"Then Master James, we'll take our leave." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"Okay, Mr. Zhou, let's go." James said.

The car drove away, and James, dressed in a trench coat, stood at the door, his clothes were blown by the wind, and he had a cold face, looking at the taillights that disappeared in the distance, as if thinking about something.