Going all out

"Shen Meng's laboratory has been dedicated to researching a gene recombinant reagent codenamed 'T'."

Li Wei was very satisfied with her current obedience and finally spoke again.

"In its most ideal state, this reagent uses external stimuli to induce the human gene chain to undergo a benign mutation from a malignant state, continuously recombining it in a short period to greatly optimize various bodily functions."

"Strength, speed, reaction time, and even self-healing abilities."

"And the Hallucinogen in your body, according to my speculation, has a core component very similar to a failed product, or rather, an unfinished product of the 'T-' series reagents."

"The reason it's considered a failure is that it brings nothing but endless lust and the Imprinting effect."

Li Wei's words opened a door to a new world for Qin Bing.

The coldness on her face unconsciously faded a bit, replaced by an irrepressible shock.

So... that's how it was.

She finally understood why she possessed such inhuman endurance when she had an episode.

"As far as I know, Shen Meng has already made periodic progress in this area."

"As long as we can get her research results and analyze them alongside the sample in your body, it's very likely we can develop a final serum that can both eradicate the toxic side effects and allow you to perfectly control this power."

There really was a cure, and it could even be used for her own benefit.

Her breathing became rapid.

Her wiping motions became increasingly earnest and careful, as if she were handling a rare treasure.

"Then what did you mean by that overseas Chinese returning from Japan you mentioned on the phone just now?"

Qin Bing had completely entered the zone, continuing her movements while pressing for answers.

Li Wei didn't speak.

He just slowly turned around, presenting his broad and solid back to Qin Bing.

Then, he opened his arms.

The meaning was more than obvious.

Qin Bing: "..."

She didn't even have the strength to get angry anymore.

Resigned to her fate, she took the towel and began to carefully wipe his back.

"According to Zhao Anqi's investigation, we aren't the only ones keeping an eye on Shen Meng."

Li Wei's voice rang out again.

"There's a wealthy overseas Chinese businessman returning from Japan who is in the late stages of lung cancer and has been given a death sentence by every hospital."

"He got wind of the news from somewhere and has also treated Shen Meng as his last straw."

"So, our competition will be fierce."

Qin Bing's hands didn't stop, but her brow furrowed tightly.

She had gradually adapted to this "service for information" mode.

"Then what should we do next?"

She frowned, her tone unconsciously including herself in the situation.

Li Wei suddenly laughed.

He turned around and looked at Qin Bing, who had been preliminarily "trained" by him, his expression returning to that improper look.

"What else can we do?"

"Naturally, we'll use a honey trap—the male version."

"With a man as handsome as me, as long as that Shen Meng isn't blind, she'll definitely fall in love at first sight."

"When the time comes, I'll just beckon with my finger, and won't she obediently hand over all the experimental data and technology with both hands?"

Before he could finish speaking...

A slender hand precisely pinched the soft flesh at his waist and gave it a hard twist!

"Hiss—"

Li Wei's expression instantly contorted.

"Holy crap! Qin Bing, what are you doing!"

"Who did you learn this move from? Instead of learning good things, why did you pick up Sister Yun's tricks!"

Qin Bing snorted coldly and let go.

Her cold, pretty face carried a hint of satisfaction from successful revenge.

"That's what you get for not telling the truth!"

"I am telling the truth!"

Li Wei rubbed his sore waist, grimacing.

"The difficulty of winning over Shen Meng is indeed very high."

"Although I've prepared other plans, the 'honey trap' is a tactic from the Art of War, so it's naturally part of the plan."

"This happens to be my forte."

Qin Bing looked at his grinning face.

She knew that although he had a loose tongue...

He definitely had a complete plan in mind.

Moreover, this matter concerned her.

She absolutely could not stand idly by.

"When the time comes, I'll go with you to see her."

Qin Bing's tone was resolute.

The smile on Li Wei's face instantly vanished.

He glanced at Qin Bing and immediately shook his head.

"No."

Li Wei's refusal was crisp and clean.

Qin Bing's brow instantly furrowed into a deep scowl.

"Why?"

"No reason."

Li Wei snatched the towel from her hand and wiped his arm on his own, his tone flat.

"You don't need to worry about this matter, and you can't handle it anyway."

"What makes you say I can't handle it!"

Qin Bing's temper was once again ignited by his condescending attitude.

"I'm a police officer! When it comes to investigation and tracking, I'm a professional!"

"One more person means more strength! Maybe I could even help you..."

"Help me with what?"

Li Wei interrupted her, looked up, and stared at her with a faint smile.

"Help you report this matter in its entirety to Yan Ruyu?"

"And then, have her use the nation's power to turn Shen Meng, a once-in-a-century genius, directly into a key object of official protection?"

"At that point, let alone me, even if I staked the entire Yinshan Capital Group, I probably wouldn't even have a chance to contact her."

"Qin Bing, do you really think I can't see through your little scheme?"

Li Wei's words were merciless, laying bare the small schemes remaining in Qin Bing's heart.

Qin Bing's face looked very pale.

For a moment, she really did think that way.

In her view, a top scientific talent like Shen Meng should naturally be protected and recruited by the state.

This way, not only could her safety be ensured, but the technology she possessed could also serve the entire country.

And she herself, as a "meritorious official," could naturally receive treatment as a matter of course.

In her eyes, this was the most perfect and correct choice.

But she forgot.

Li Wei was never someone who played by the rules.

He was certainly not someone who would hand over his own interests to others.

"You want Shen Meng just because you want to recruit her into that gene pharmaceutical company you acquired, don't you?"

Qin Bing's voice trembled slightly.

"By doing this, you're taking a vital national scientific talent for yourself! You're being selfish!"

"Selfish?"

Li Wei laughed, a laugh filled with disdain and mockery.

"Officer Qin, have you forgotten that my original intention for acquiring that gene company was for your sake?"

"And have you forgotten that your police force searched for so long without finding a single trace of Lü Xiangdong, and in the end, it was I who risked my life to save you?"

"And your mother lying on her sickbed, whom even a world-class doctor like Schmidt was helpless to save—it was I who pulled her back from the brink of death?"

With every sentence Li Wei spoke, he took a step forward.

His powerful aura forced Qin Bing to retreat step by step, making it difficult for her to breathe.

"Now, I've found the key person to solve the problem through my own abilities to give myself more means of self-preservation, yet you come here to lecture me and call me selfish?"

Li Wei stopped and looked down at her.

His dark eyes were full of sarcasm.

"Qin Bing, put away your ridiculous sense of justice."

"It doesn't work with me."

"I'm definitely taking Shen Meng."

"No one can take her away."

After saying that, Li Wei immediately turned around.

Boom!

Li Wei's words were like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploding in her mind.

She was momentarily refuted so thoroughly that she was left speechless.

Indeed.

Li Wei's concerns were spot on.

She also knew that what Li Wei said was the truth.

But she wasn't willing to just give up like this.

Shen Meng's importance was self-evident.

Even if she couldn't be used by the state, keeping her under her own watch was still a good idea.

But how could she get Li Wei to relent?

Qin Bing was exceptionally frustrated.

Seeing Li Wei turn to turn on the shower with a nonchalant air...

In a moment of heat, Qin Bing blurted out.

"I won't report this matter; I'm in the same boat as you!"

Li Wei's footsteps stopped.

He turned back and looked at her with amusement.

"Why should I believe you?"

Qin Bing's face flushed bright red.

She looked at Li Wei's eyes, which were full of suspicion and mockery.

An unprecedented sense of humiliation surged in her heart.

This bastard!

He was demanding her pledge of loyalty!

She clenched her fists.

She gritted her teeth, as if summoning all the courage of her life.

"To show my sincerity, I... I can help you wipe... other places!"