Chapter 463: The Activation of East Asia's Strongest Industrial Power

Obviously, the upper limit for genetically modified humans was far lower than the upper limit for the Extraordinary!

But its advantages were glaringly obvious—they could be mass-produced to a certain extent… and at the same time, because their source of power was different, there was no need to worry about corruption or loss of control!

‘And that’s not all…’ Chu Bamboo’s gaze was distant. No one ever said that a genetically modified human couldn’t later become Extraordinary. Strictly speaking, the paths of technology and the Extraordinary weren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, for those in the First Realm, starting as a genetically modified human provided a foundation that made them far stronger than others who had reached the First Realm through normal means—

The advantages of a top-tier genetically modified human becoming a Transcendent… could even extend all the way to the Third Realm!

Chu Bamboo took out his phone. He looked at the two new numbers he had acquired, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately decided against calling Mr. Nuan. Instead, he dialed Old General Qian…

The phone rang three times before it was answered.

“…” After three seconds of silence, Elder Qian decided against playing the who-speaks-first game. He spoke candidly, ceding the initiative. “I’m surprised! I can’t believe you…”

“I need to see someone,” Chu Bamboo said, getting straight to the point. “Guan Qianyu.”

“?” Elder Qian hesitated for a moment before asking, “And she is…?”

“Don’t play dumb. I’m talking about the person you know,” Chu Bamboo said in a level tone. “Of course, if you’ve ‘forgotten,’ I can give you a reminder… Twenty-five years old, the final protégé of an academician, currently residing at the Zijin Mountain Sanatorium, and employed at the Zijing Mountain Biological Research Base… Her major achievements include the Purple Mountain Talent Award and being named a Yangtze River Young Scholar… Her published papers include…”

Chu Bamboo rattled it all off with extreme fluency. He even finished by reciting Guan Qianyu’s national ID number with perfect accuracy…

“…”

“I will pass on the message!” Elder Qian’s brow furrowed. It was all he could say.

To be honest, despite his limited interactions with Chu Bamboo, he didn’t particularly like the young man… he was too full of himself. Having spent his life in the military, Elder Qian was accustomed to a clear chain of command: when an order was given from above, those below had to execute it. But right now, it felt as if this young man on the other end of the line thought he was Elder Qian’s superior.

‘Whatever,’ he thought. ‘I’ll put up with it for Lao Li and that other gentleman’s sake…’ Elder Qian took a couple of deep breaths.

“Next, I need people from Chengfei…” Chu Bamboo calmly listed off a series of names. As if worried Elder Qian wouldn’t be able to identify the exact individuals, he added their occupations, titles, addresses, and even what they were currently working on.

“Beyond that, I also need technical support from Chengfei and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation!” As Chu Bamboo recalled the vast amount of information stored in his mind, his tone grew resolute. “The blueprints and other files… I’ll send them to their network sometime before noon. Have them flag the project ID I’m given for special attention… I don’t want them to just toss out the blueprints when I send them over. As for the security classification, let’s use the same level as the recently revealed sixth-generation fighter data.”

“Oh, right. I’ll also need technical support from some private-sector companies. Send someone to act as a liaison. If it costs money, bill it to me… Hmm, if we don’t have enough cash on hand right now, I’ll also need you to make the arrangements… I’ll get a loan from the bank.”

Elder Qian: “???”

Elder Qian silently thought to himself how ridiculous this was, but as he continued to listen, his expression changed. His initial frown gave way to astonishment, and finally, he subconsciously pulled out a notebook and began to rapidly jot down notes. The more he listened, the more alarmed he became.

‘He’s not even trying to be subtle anymore…’

That air of absolute certainty and confidence wasn’t something one could get just by learning some information through a few back channels… It was as if the young man on the other end of the line had personally presided over the construction of some colossal project before—

It was an effortless mastery of the subject. It was the terrifying, unfathomable depth of a man who held all the necessary information in his head…

‘No, wait.’ Elder Qian’s pupils contracted. ‘This sounds more like a Reincarnator. Could our previous assumptions have been wrong, or at least not entirely accurate?’

As thoughts raced through his mind and his pen flew across the page, Elder Qian’s earlier discomfort completely evaporated. It was replaced by respect, even awe. Because he was beginning to understand… if everything the person on the other end was saying was true, then this young man’s future position would likely be higher than his own, not lower. He could be called a chief architect, a pillar of the nation.

“…Alright, I think that’s about it,” Chu Bamboo said after speaking for a full hour. He clicked his tongue and took a sip of water from the glass by his bed.

Rubbing his temples, Chu Bamboo seemed to recall something and added, “Some of the departments I listed are sensitive… If it’s too difficult for you to contact them directly, report it to that gentleman. Let’s leave it at that. As for communication channels, I expect them to be ready before noon.”

“…I see,” Elder Qian said, his expression thoughtful.

“Rest assured, the plans for every engineering project… are basically all in my head.” Chu Bamboo’s voice was unhurried, as always, but it carried a terrifyingly immense pressure.

“I will give them enough time… and enough funding… Of course, while the timeframe is sufficient, it will be tight. They’ll need to give it their all to get it done.”

“And if any problems crop up along the way… I’ll call them at any time to set them straight. And don’t worry, I don’t mean I’ll call after a problem has already happened. I mean I’ll call to correct them the moment I sense a problem might arise…”

Chu Bamboo paused for a moment before continuing in a sincere, weighty tone, “You should have them mentally prepare for this as well. Tell them not to get a rebellious attitude. I always focus on the work, not the person. Even if I’m a little harsh, it’s never personal.”

Elder Qian: “…”

‘This is terrifying!’

After the person on the other end hung up, Elder Qian sat in silence for a long moment.

He took a few deep breaths, but he couldn’t calm his racing heart. Finally, drenched in a cold sweat, he glanced at the time. He estimated that the person he needed to call would be at work by now… and immediately made a call—

This call, of course, was not to Mr. Nuan…

After all, that gentleman’s current situation was… He was calling the person who could truly make the final decision.

After explaining the situation in detail, Elder Qian held his breath and listened to the orders from the other end of the line.

“…Yes! Understood. With your authorization, I can proceed with confidence.” Upon hearing the response, the tension in Elder Qian’s brow immediately eased.

He listened for another moment to the earnest words from the other side before speaking, choosing his words carefully.

“That’s right. Mr. Nuan’s office hasn’t contacted me or sent any messages… So, he must not have called to speak with Mr. Nuan… Yes, that in itself reveals his decision.”

“Indeed… Hmm, I have a few theories. Perhaps he feels our internal ranks aren’t clean… Yes, that is a major problem. I understand… What?!” Elder Qian’s expression changed drastically at something he heard.