When Ye Dongming's leg muscles regenerated, Zhang Tianlin predicted that the next two months would be a critical period. Sure enough, after about three months of pain, Ye Dongming obtained a new pair of legs, immature legs like a baby.

Due to the secrecy of the "volunteer experiment", only a few people were aware of it, and all signed confidentiality agreements. Moreover, the consequences of violating such non-disclosure agreements are serious and the penalties are quite severe, so this has not happened so far.

This experiment is no exception, and even if it is successful, it will not be known to the outside world, let alone reported by the media. Everything is going on in secret......

Ye Dongming would live in the laboratory of the Institute of Biology until the end of the experiment, and his condition needed to be monitored at all times. Judging by his form, he is well adapted to the current recovery.

The so-called "recovery" is to exercise the leg muscles under the guidance of a doctor until the corresponding support and exercise capacity are achieved.

After growing legs, Ye Dongming's consciousness gradually became clear and cheerful. His physiology is also normal, he is very active in muscle training every day, and he is now able to walk with assistive devices. However, it was only a few simple steps, after all, he had lost this function for many years.

Then again, even a normal person will forget how to walk if they don't walk for more than five years.

Ye Dongming recalled the situation of walking before the car accident, and at the same time worked hard to exercise, trying to "activate" the perception that existed in the depths of the brain. It's a long process, especially for someone like him who has lost faith in life for a long time.

Why is this so?

Because the brain will integrate memories and cognitions according to his mental state, and gradually seal the things he does not want to face and remember, that is, selectively forget. However, sealing does not mean erasing, when an individual's perception changes and shows a great desire to recover, the brain will slowly activate the sealed memories and cognition.

Ye Dongming clearly understands that this experiment is a continuation of his life and a kind of rebirth, he wants to make his life more meaningful and make some contributions to mankind. It was this strong desire that allowed him to recover as quickly as possible.

To be honest, compared with the state before the experiment, Ye Dongming is like a different person, which can be said to be reborn.

There is another person who is happier than him, and that is his mother Zhang Mei.

According to the non-disclosure agreement, she was given the opportunity to visit her son three times a month while the experiment was being conducted. Three times is not enough for a mother, who visits the biology institute almost every few days. But given the severity of the principle of confidentiality, no one ever gave her the green light.

Seeing Ye Dongming's state getting better and better every time, Zhang Mei couldn't help crying every time, but not once in front of her son. In addition, I have to admit that the person she is most grateful to is Zhang Tianlin, even if she has a complicated opinion of him.

When Zhang Tianlin offered to let her son volunteer, she was very angry because she knew how big the risk was. But think about it the other way around, if the experiment had been successful, she would have got a completely different son.

I remember that once, after Zhang Mei visited, she asked Zhang Tianlin about Ye Dongming's situation, and at that time his legs had regrown more than ten centimeters, but he never told her, naturally for the sake of secrecy.

"Dean Zhang, how is Dongming's recovery, has there been any results you expected?"

Zhang Mei asked cautiously, as if she had mustered up a lot of courage, and a complicated expression appeared on her face.

"Dongming's physiological indicators are all normal, and they are ...... according to the expected results," Zhang Tianlin gave a vague statement.

"I mean......" she looked a little embarrassed, but still said it anyway, "I mean Dongming's legs have grown. ”

After speaking, she looked at him eagerly.

Actually, Zhang Tianlin could have told her the truth, but out of caution, he shook his head. Seeing this, Zhang Mei sat on the sofa in frustration, tears flowed down, but she didn't cry.

"Don't worry, he's in good condition right now, there will be no accidents." Zhang Tianlin comforted.

"What does it mean to be in good condition!" Zhang Mei shouted hysterically, "It's been so long since the experiment was completed, but his legs are still ......."

Zhang Tianlin looked at Zhang Mei, who was almost collapsed, and felt very unbearable, his brain was running rapidly.

Then, he whispered, "Calm down, I can tell you something else." As he spoke, he looked out the window.

Zhang Mei was stunned by his words, could it be that something bad happened to her son?

"Y-Tell me quickly!"

"Whatever I say, you have to be calm, you have to promise that." Zhang Tianlin said slowly, wanting her to calm down as soon as possible, "And, keep it absolutely confidential!" ”

Zhang Mei took a deep breath and nodded slowly.

"Good news."

"Ahh

"Dongming's legs have begun to grow, and now they have grown more than two centimeters."

For the sake of insurance, Zhang Tianlin still didn't tell the truth. He knows that lies are easy for others to detect, but half-truths are convincing enough.

"Ahh

Zhang Mei covered her mouth in surprise and shed a line of tears.

"Does that mean the experiment was successful?" She asked excitedly.

"It's a bit early to say that, and while everything is going well at the moment, it depends on what comes next. It's definitely a good start, though, and if nothing else, he'll have brand new legs in two months. ”

Zhang Mei smiled, this is the most joyful news for her since her son's car accident.

As the experiment went smoothly, all the personnel involved were thrilled, knowing that once the experiment was made public, their names would remain in the annals of history.

In the laboratory, Zhang Tianlin and Xu Shan are discussing the next step.

Xu Shan believes that it is time to report real progress to the council, so that the sooner he can prepare for the public. But Zhang Tianlin thinks that it is not time yet, at least until Ye Dongming's walking ability recovers.

"Mentor, are you being too cautious?" Xu Shan asked puzzled.

In Zhang Tianlin's view, Xu Shan refers to himself as being too conservative. So, he jokingly said: "You forget, I am a representative of the 'cautious faction', and I must be cautious at all times." ”

"Mentor, don't be kidding, I brought this up to you after careful consideration."

"Okay, tell me your reasoning."

"Does that need to be said?" Xu Shan pointed to Ye Dongming's ward, "His legs have regenerated and recovered well, and his current physiology is normal, this is the reason." ”

"You're right, and it's true." Zhang Tianlin agreed with his statement and reminded, "However, have you forgotten a little bit about 'genetic modification', think about it." ”

"Forgot something?"

Xu Shan muttered to himself, trying his best to recall, and one professional word after another appeared in his mind: gene fusion, gene phagocytosis, gene regurgitation, gene chain, gene mutation......