Chapter 976
Exploration!
The group arrived at the perimeter of the accident site.
The scene before my eyes was shocking; the surrounding houses had been almost completely razed to the ground.
There were scattered fragments of various instruments at the foot of the ground.
Su Chen bent down, picked up a fragment, examined it carefully, and then had someone bring a detection instrument to test the fragment.
They had already collected and studied the various scattered fragments before.
These fragments were found to contain some unknown substances, the most powerful of which is a known magnetic field.
They weren't quite sure what the structure of this magnetic field was, but it just happened to exist.
These are all things that are already known, and checking them again is actually just to put my mind at ease.
It is also a matter of caution.
Immediately, Su Chen and the others entered the building.
Once inside, they discovered an astonishing phenomenon.
There is not a single corpse, not a single wreck.
Apart from some fragments of equipment, there seemed to be no one at all.
One of the experts, clinging to a sliver of hope, speculated, "Could it be that some change occurred during their research? Although an explosion happened, they were somehow moved due to the passage of time and space?"
"Perhaps they were transferred to another place, perhaps they went to the future or the past."
The group looked at each other, none of them able to answer the question.
Such things only happen in novels and movies; in reality, they have no idea that such things could happen.
Even if it were true, they wouldn't know.
Because people who go to the future or the past can never come back.
This is more of a psychological comfort.
Su Chen smiled and said, "Maybe. Let's collect these things and then go back to study them."
The group began collecting items from inside, while some experts conducted research on the surrounding area.
They will take samples of both the air and the soil.
I've been researching for several days, but there's been no progress.
The magnetic field has now been brought under control, and Earth 2 has returned to normal.
A lingering shadow hangs over everyone's heads, and there's much discussion and rumors surrounding those who have disappeared.
Most of the rumors say that this group of people were transported to another world by some force while they were conducting their research.
This was good news for Su Chen and his team; the absence of a body proved they were not dead.
The family members will feel a little better when they hear this news.
Although this kind of news is a bit fantastical, it can still give the families some psychological comfort and something to look forward to.
Su Chen and his group didn't fabricate this story out of thin air.
During their examination, they found no human tissue, including blood and even hair.
Although the magnetic field and the power of the explosion are strong, they are not enough to vaporize the entire human body.
Even if a person evaporates, they can still find traces in the air.
But now there's nothing in the air; they seem to have truly vanished into thin air, which is inexplicable.
Su Chen and his team also issued a notification.
The content of the notice was similar to the rumor.
The cause of the accident was explained, and the situation of the personnel was also described. No bodies or traces of the personnel were found.
Next, everyone conducted a detailed investigation into the accident to find out exactly where the problem occurred.
Because the scene was so badly damaged, they studied it for several days but couldn't figure anything out.
In the past few days, everyone's mood has improved.
Things weren't as serious as they thought, but they were also stranger than they expected.
The only thing that worries everyone is the personnel issue.
Was he dead, or what happened to him?
This is not only a psychological comfort for the family members, but also for them.
In this situation, everyone's stress was greatly reduced.
However, since the person was missing and could not be found, the compensation that was due was given, and Wang Jianfeng was naturally responsible for this matter.
Su Chen didn't ask how exactly to do it; he trusted that Wang Jianfeng could handle the matter well.
This lasted for a month, and the handling of the accident and the investigation were nearing their end.
Ultimately, the specific cause was not determined.
However, during this investigation, Su Chen gained a deeper understanding of time and a greater awareness of space.
This was an accident, but one thing is very clear from it: the power of time and space is extremely terrifying.
If used in certain areas, it will bring them danger.
Of course, it would also pose a danger to others. Su Chen hadn't figured out exactly how to conduct the research yet, so he asked Wang Jianfeng to seal up all the known information and prohibit anyone from viewing it.
During this period, many people from the base were also trying to get information from them.
The higher-ups even used this as an excuse to try and send a team to provide assistance, but Wang Jianfeng resolutely refused.
Still unwilling to give up, they attempted to forcibly enter Earth 2 under the pretext of rescuing people.
Wang Jianfeng wasn't afraid at all, and cheerfully told them they could come and give it a try.
They actually sent people to try it out.
They knew that Earth 2 was in a very dangerous situation and that it was their only chance to control it, so they bravely made the attempt.
However, when they approached Earth 2, they were interfered with by the magnetic field, and the interstellar warship was almost destroyed in space.
When they arrived, Su Chen and his team had not yet fully controlled the magnetic field.
The higher-ups had no choice but to withdraw the personnel again. When the people at the other bases learned of this, they did not make any rash moves, and no one wanted to investigate any further.
Nobody wants interstellar warships to disappear into the universe.
Later, Su Chen and his team were able to control the magnetic field.
Once they controlled the magnetic field, it became impossible for anyone to force their way into Earth 2.
With the matter resolved, Su Chen and the others weren't in a hurry to go back.
Now that they're back, they plan to stay a while longer to take care of other things.
Su Chen didn't want anything to go wrong with the aftermath of the accident, so he needed to wait until Wang Jianfeng had completely resolved the situation before leaving.
At the same time, he also needs to conduct research.
I had already done some research on it before.
The instruments and much of the work in the laboratory have already been set up. If we leave now, we'll have to rearrange things when we get back, which is quite troublesome.
Therefore, Su Chen needs to finish the unfinished work in the research room.
The following period was very peaceful; everyone was busy with their own things and didn't bother each other.
Wang Jianfeng is extremely busy; he has many things to handle.
The first issue to address is naturally the accident, which is relatively easy to resolve: compensation should be paid where due, and other necessary actions should be taken. If anyone is dissatisfied, Wang Jianfeng will personally discuss the matter with them in detail to try his best to satisfy everyone.
If the other party is really dissatisfied, there's nothing that can be done but to resolve the issue according to the regulations.
As for Tang Yumo and Yuan Jingna, they also have their own research.
Their research takes place on an interstellar warship.
this day.
Suddenly, Wang Jianfeng was contacted by someone above; the person who contacted him was Old Chen.
Old Chen rarely contacts them anymore, so no one knows why he took the initiative to contact them this time.
When Wang Jianfeng arrived at the liaison room, he saw Old Chen looking very happy, with a cigar between his fingers, puffing away.
Upon seeing Wang Jianfeng arrive, he greeted him happily and then proudly told him that they had made a major breakthrough in time machines and were preparing to develop them.
The research and development phase is also the most dangerous time.
The accident occurred because Wang Jianfeng and his team were developing a time machine.
Seeing how happy he was, Wang Jianfeng couldn't help but remind him, "The accident happened because we encountered problems during the research process."
"I think you should be careful in your research on this matter, and never follow in our footsteps."
Upon hearing this, Old Chen immediately became displeased and gave a cold, sarcastic laugh.
"Don't worry, our experts have studied this for a long time and have a wealth of experience. They will definitely not do what you do."
"You're too impatient. You're rushing into research before you've achieved much, so naturally, problems will arise."
"We are different."
Wang Jianfeng smiled awkwardly, unsure of what to say for a moment.
He knew that Old Chen was just trying to show off when he contacted him this time, but he didn't care.
However, what he was concerned about was whether the research would encounter any more unexpected problems.
Having personally experienced that disaster, he does not want it to happen again.
In the end, he reminded Old Chen one more time.
Old Chen interrupted him impatiently.
"Alright, we'll be careful, and we'll make sure nothing goes wrong."
"I wanted to ask if you and Su Chen were interested in joining our research."
Wang Jianfeng resolutely refused; he would never allow Su Chen to participate in such a dangerous matter.
Unless Su Chen develops it himself, he can't control it.
He would never trust anyone else to invite Su Chen.
They didn't invite Su Chen when they were doing their own research, and they didn't even ask Su Chen for advice. They were afraid that Su Chen would worry about what would happen if something went wrong while he was involved in the research.
What if Su Chen also disappears like those people? What will he do? How will he explain this to Tang Yumo's people?
This is a consequence he cannot afford.
Old Chen frowned and asked Wang Jianfeng to call Su Chen over, as he wanted to discuss this matter with Su Chen personally.
According to him, no one can make the decision for Su Chen.
Having no other choice, Wang Jianfeng approached Su Chen, told him about the matter, and expressed his own opinion.
At the same time, he also invited Tang Yumo and Yuan Jingna, hoping that the two of them could dissuade Su Chen.
These two also witnessed the accident scene and were worried that something might happen to Su Chen.
Especially given Old Chen's personality and attitude, the two of them were not at ease.
They believed that it was absolutely impossible to cooperate with someone like Mr. Chen.
Mr. Chen's overconfidence is so blind that there is a high possibility that something will go wrong.
Su Chen smiled and nodded, indicating that he had no interest in getting involved.
Especially recently, he has been studying this area and has developed a deep sense of apprehension about it.
Without sufficient confidence and preparation, Su Chen would not rashly enter the research and development stage.
Even when preparing for research and development, he would ensure safety.
Although he hadn't gone to see Old Chen yet, he believed that Old Chen's security measures were definitely not as good as Wang Jianfeng's.
He had some confidence in Professor Li, but he was very clear that Professor Li could not make many decisions.
Many decisions were made by Old Chen, but deep down he didn't care much about the life or death of some people.
He only cares about his own interests and whether or not he can develop it.
He would be absolutely willing to sacrifice a group of people in order to develop a time machine.
For him, the time machine was more important than human lives.
Everyone had already discussed it on the way and decided not to cooperate with Old Chen.
After the meeting, Mr. Chen put forward some of his ideas and offered some benefits.
After he finished speaking, he was quite pleased with himself, feeling that Su Chen and the others could not refuse the conditions he had offered.
He believes that under the current circumstances, they are capable of developing a time machine.
But while he was waiting for Su Chen, Su Chen did not answer him. Instead, Su Chen asked if Professor Li was there, as he wanted to talk to Professor Li.
Old Chen immediately frowned and rejected Su Chen outright.
He didn't want Professor Li and Su Chen to talk because he felt the two were getting too close.
Seeing that he wouldn't even let her see anyone, Su Chen shook her head with a wry smile and directly refused him.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss. Bye."
As he spoke, he turned and left.
Old Chen quickly called out to stop him, then frowned and remained silent for a long time.
After a long while, he sighed and said, "Alright, I'll invite him over so you can talk."
"But I need to be there."
Su Chen nodded; he simply wanted to remind Professor Li to pay attention to a few things.
A while later, Professor Li arrived.
Su Chen chatted with him briefly, then changed the subject to time machines.
Su Chen didn't directly tell him to stop the research and development, but instead subtly explained the cause of their accident.
He had a detailed conversation with Professor Li and knew that Professor Li was a good person and a very intelligent person. He naturally understood what Professor Li meant when he heard him say this.
Professor Li understood, of course; in fact, he did not agree with the research and development process.
He believed that it was not yet time for research and development, but Mr. Chen couldn't wait any longer; he felt that research and development had to begin.
If we don't develop it now, someone else might develop it first.
Once someone else has developed it first, it's not very meaningful for them to develop it later, unless they can surpass it.
However, this possibility is not very high.
He was determined to be the first to complete the second phase of research and development, so that they could attract everyone's attention and reap the greatest benefits.
Professor Li had no solution, because this time it wasn't just Old Chen's idea.
Some people in his team also share this idea.
Everyone hopes to achieve results as soon as possible, and some feel they are fully prepared and capable. (End of Chapter)