togophonebook Chapter 195 Cyber Overseer and Philosophical Bricklayer
Chapter 195 Cyber Overseer and Philosophical Bricklayer
"And then things got weird!" Old Li slapped his thigh. "These guys used to be lazy whenever they could, taking forever to move a single brick. But now, they're all like they've been injected with adrenaline. No, they're even more terrifying than adrenaline. While they're working... they're thinking."
Wang Minyu put down his teacup and walked to the window.
On the construction site, dozens of workers were laying bricks with their shirts off.
At first glance, the scene seems normal, but upon closer inspection, something seems amiss.
These people moved in perfect unison; every stroke of plaster and every brick they placed was as precise as a CNC machine tool.
What's even more terrifying is that they were muttering to themselves while they were working.
Wang Minyu opened the window, and a wave of heat mixed with strange chatter drifted in.
"Brother Zhang, look at this brick. Its texture suggests that the increase in entropy in the universe is irreversible. What we are building is not a wall, but order, a barrier against nothingness."
"Stop talking nonsense, Xiao Liu. The cement mix determines the half-life of this order. You used 0.5 grams too much sand in that shovel, which will ruin the overall harmony of the structure. Start over."
"Sigh, the body is just a tool for laying bricks; the soul is the measure of the building. When can we, like Boss Tu, jump into the pool and wash away our sins?"
Wang Minyu: "..."
He closed the window and looked back at Su Qing.
Su Qing adjusted her glasses and turned the computer screen around: "Boss, this is the water sample analysis from last night. After that 'feedback,' a special biological enzyme appeared in the water. This enzyme can greatly increase the activity of the cerebral cortex, especially the logical thinking area. The side effect is... it can cause a kind of compulsive 'sanctification of work'."
"Simply put," Wang Minyu summarized, "everyone has become a philosopher and believes that manual labor is the only way to realize one's life value."
"Yes." Su Qing nodded. "And their physical abilities have also been enhanced. The energy emitted by that giant hand has made their metabolic rate twice that of an ordinary person. They can now eat six meals a day and work for eighteen hours without feeling tired."
Old Li said with a pained expression, "Dr. Wang, what do you think we should do about this? Yesterday, that young Liu insisted on using the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the angle of the scaffolding. He wouldn't let anyone go up until he could calculate it, and he almost got into a fight with the civil engineering supervisor. If this continues, this building can't be built; it'll end up being a pyramid."
Wang Minyu touched his chin.
This is a typical example of "knowledge pollution".
The underground "matrix" is constructed from information flow, and its secretions naturally carry this characteristic that can rewrite cognition.
However, this time, because of the addition of "brain," the pollution has changed from "chaos" to "excessive order."
"Don't panic." Wang Minyu sat back down in his chair. "This is good news. Boss Tu won't have to pay overtime."
"But this..."
"Old Li, go and turn on the loudspeaker at the construction site for me."
"broadcast?"
"Yes. Connect to Situ Zhen's system." Wang Minyu took a USB drive out of his pocket. "Put this in."
Ten minutes later, the sound system on the construction site, which was originally used to play lullabies, started playing a lazy, decadent, and even somewhat dejected tune.
"Lending money to a friend~ losing that friend~ this world~ is meaningless~"
It was a famous folk song that Situ Zhen had specially processed, adding a low-frequency band called "Ge You Slouch".
This frequency specifically targets the overexcited cerebral cortex, forcibly inhibiting the secretion of dopamine, causing people to have a "good enough" mentality, "what's the point" mentality, and "I want to lie down" mentality.
As the music echoed through the construction site, the workers who were measuring the brick joints with calipers noticeably slowed down.
"Brother Zhang... I suddenly realized that no matter how straight this wall is built, it will just be a pile of dust in a few hundred years."
"Yeah, Xiao Liu. The universe is expanding, why should we care about this little error? Let's take a break."
"I want to eat watermelon. Chilled."
"Walk."
In less than a few minutes, the once bustling "philosophical construction site" instantly transformed into a peaceful scene of a group of grown men sitting in the shade, picking their toes and chatting.
Old Li stared in disbelief: "Amazing! Doctor Wang, what... what kind of magic is this?"
"This is called 'Sound Wave Emotion Neutralizer'." Wang Minyu took the USB drive back. "Working too hard is bad for your health. You need to balance work and rest. Play this for half an hour every day at noon to ensure they return to normal."
After resolving the issue with the cyber supervisor, Wang Minyu arrived at the equipment room located underground at the construction site.
This place has been transformed into a futuristic command center.
Situ Zhen, wearing a floral shirt and large headphones, was sitting in front of a pile of instrument panels, nodding and swaying his head.
That face, which was originally filled with anxiety, is now flushed as if it had just come out of a sauna.
"Boss, you're here." Situ Zhen took off his headphones, his eyes gleaming with fervor. "This place is simply heaven! The underground echo is perfect!"
"How's the setup going?" Wang Minyu asked.
"Perfect." Situ Zhen pointed to a green waveform on the screen. "I've figured out that 'child's' biological clock. It wakes up about every four hours, crying for food. As long as I play that heavy metal lullaby five minutes before it wakes up, and pour some of that 'Jade Soup' into the pool, it will obediently go back to sleep."
"Moreover," Situ Zhen said in a low, mysterious voice, "I've discovered something even more interesting."
"What?"
"It can 'sing'."
Situ Zhen pressed a button.
A very faint sound came from the speaker; it was so faint that it would be inaudible without amplification.
hum... hum...
That wasn't noise; it was a melody. A very ancient, ethereal melody, like a whale's song, or a monk's low chant.
"There's a message hidden in this melody," Situ Zhen said. "I'm trying to decode it. So far, I've only deciphered two characters."
Which two words?
"go home."
Wang Minyu felt a chill run down his spine.
Come back home?
This "god" created by the S organization, or rather, this summoned alien creature, wants to go home.
This is not good news.
In science fiction movies, if a creature of this caliber wants to "go home," it usually makes a huge commotion, such as blowing a hole in the Earth to use as a propulsion system.
"Continue monitoring," Wang Minyu ordered. "If the frequency suddenly changes, immediately cut off the water supply and pour in all the 'brain powder' to suffocate it."
"clear."
As Wang Minyu emerged from the basement, he bumped into Tu Jinshan.
Tu Jinshan now considers himself no longer an outsider.
He was wearing a T-shirt with the words "Renxin Hot Spring" printed on it, and he was holding a megaphone, directing several workers to move lounge chairs to the edge of the pool.
"Dr. Wang! What do you think of this layout?" Tu Jinshan excitedly pointed to the pool of pink water. "I'm planning a soft opening this weekend! I've already decided on the tickets: 8,800 yuan per person! And it has to be through member referrals!"
"Eight thousand eight?" Wang Minyu curled his lip. "Are you selling water or blood?"
"This is divine water! Look at my skin!" Tu Jinshan patted his smooth face. "I went for a physical exam yesterday, and my fatty liver is gone! My uric acid is normal! Even my prostate is clear! If word got out, wouldn't the rich in Changxiang City line up to give me money?"
"The premise is that they don't become philosophers," Wang Minyu cautioned.
"Don't worry, I've thought it through." Tu Jinshan chuckled. "Before they go into the water, they'll sign a waiver. And we have that 'depressing song,' right? Let them listen to it for ten minutes after they're done soaking, and I guarantee they'll all just want to go home and sleep, and absolutely no trouble."
Wang Minyu had to admit that this fat guy did have a real talent for making money.
"A trial opening is fine," Wang Minyu nodded. "However, I'll be the one to choose the first batch of customers."
"Do you have someone in mind?"
"Yes." Wang Minyu took out a business card from his pocket.
That was given to him by the enchanting woman in the black dress at the Seven Star Pavilion.
"Since it's a high-level game, we need to find someone who really knows their stuff to check it out."
Wang Minyu looked at the pool of pink water and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
Organization S wants this thing, Tu Jinshan wants to make money from it, and the monsters underground want to eat from it.
But he only wanted to stir up the waters even more.
Because only in muddy waters can one catch a fish.
"Go, send an invitation to Seven Star Pavilion." Wang Minyu handed his business card to Tu Jinshan. "Just say that Renxin Pharmacy invites them to... take a bath."