I Have A Super USB Drive

by <unknown>

  This meant that the person's identity was largely unknown.

  With this in mind, Samuel gave his daughter a look before he began slowly approaching the other person. However, this time, the figure had turned around to face him.

  It was a young but also familiar look that turned to face Samuel.

  "Mr. Samuel. It's been a while."

  "It's you?"

  Samuel's expression changed. "When did you come inside?"

  "I just got here. I saw the door was unlocked so I brought myself inside."

  The young man spoke German fluently. He also had a very gentlemanly smile. "I hope you guys won't mind."

  Annie standing beside her father glanced at her father, then at the smiling young man. She was quite puzzled.

  It was pretty telling that her father was not a fan of seeing this man…

  Was it her father's coworker?

  Annie wondered.

  "This must be Miss Annie."

  The young man took a brief look at Samuel's daughter standing beside him. "Very beautiful, congratulations on your recovery."

  "Thank you."

  Annie thanked him somewhat stiffly.

  "Annie, why don't you go eat first, no need to wait up."

  Samuel seemed to have made up his mind on something as he spoke to his daughter. His tone implied that this suggestion was not to be disputed.

  "Oh, okay…"

  Annie did not say much by way of response. Facing this scenario, she knew that the two of them must have something confidential to discuss.

  With this, she sensibly took her leave, hoping that this person's arrival would not affect her concert plans with her dad.

  After Annie left, Samuel finally took his seat opposite the young man and asked gravely, "Chen Chen, it's been a while. Is there anything I can help you with?"

  "Samuel, no need to treat me like some threatening opponent. I only came back to Switzerland to discuss some matters with Mr. Wynn."

  The young man smiled faintly.

  This young man from the Mainland was Chen Chen.

  Little X could effortlessly infiltrate the airline network to create all sorts of random identities. This way, Chen Chen could travel to any place in the world without the government finding out about it.

  "With Mr. Wynn?" Samuel was slightly taken aback. "But Mr. Wynn isn't in my home."

  "I know, but he'll be here very soon."

  As Chen Chen spoke, he pointed at the doorway.

  At the end of his note, the doorbell rang.

  Samuel was at a loss. He slowly approached the door and turned to look at Chen Chen. Then, he opened the door.

  An elderly man with a full head of white hair appeared behind the door. He carried a stoic aura with him that was unique to a Swiss. Who else could this be other than the man who was the general manager of Blacklight's branch in Switzerland, Mr. Wynn himself?

  "Mr. Wynn?"

  Due to his pride as a researcher, Samuel had never been a big fan of this old man. However, since the man came to his doorstep, he had to uphold his courtesy as the owner of the house.

  Chen Chen did not make a move to get up and greet him, he only turned to Wynn and nodded politely. "Long time no see, Mr. Wynn."

  "Long time no see, my boss."

  Wynn handed a bottle of beer to Samuel who was standing next to him. He then hung his coat by the clothes rack. "I can't believe that it's been a year since we've last met. But when I heard about the excellent development of the Africa branch, I was able to rest my worrisome heart."

  "You're too humble, Mr. Wynn. If it weren't for your assistance in the backlines, keeping everything in the Switzerland branch in line, the major developments on my end wouldn't have been achieved."

  Chen Chen smiled before handing him a silver card that was still shining. "I invited you here to give you this."

  Wynn took the card. Upon closer reading of the text written on the card, he turned up with a look full of surprise. "Eco Science City Sanatorium member card?"

  Samuel stood there with his mouth agape as well when he saw the card. There was even a hint of jealousy.

  The existence of this card may be largely unknown to the general masses. However, among the circle of the top millionaires, it was pretty much public knowledge!

  With its reputation as the most well-facilitated sanatorium equipped with the most advanced technology, the Eco Science City had become the prime destination to receive medical care for the wealthiest members of the world.

  Apart from general medical care, there was also the "Age-reversal treatment" and "Alzheimer's Disease Reversal Treatment" subjects that could not be found anywhere else in the world. This was another reason that Eco Science City could draw in thousands of privileged individuals from all over the world.

  Due to the large amount of traffic, the reservation list for the sanatorium had been backed up to as far as two years later.

  With this, the sanatorium announced a so-called membership system.

  The members were categorized into five separate tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

  The higher-tier members would be granted quicker access to the services provided by Eco Science City. Out of all these membership cards, only Bronze, Silver, and Gold could be purchased with cash. It was impossible to purchase the Platinum and Diamond cards with any form of currency.

  Rumors had it that only very few selected powerful individuals could get the Platinum and Diamond membership cards. Members with a Platinum membership card had the luxury of receiving treatment in the Eco Science City whenever they wanted even without prior appointments!

  "Yes, this is a Platinum tier sanatorium membership card."

  Chen Chen nodded. "Please don't turn this down. This is something you're entitled to as a crucial member of the company."

  Despite Wynn's best efforts, his hands continued to tremble upon hearing Chen Chen's remark, the unrest in his heart was laid out in the open. As someone who silently watched Chen Chen's gradual rise, he was more informed than anyone else of the significance of this membership card…

  Although Wynn was only the general manager of the company, he at one point had held more than 20% of the company's shares. When Chen Chen spent over a billion to purchase the company, he could very well have taken the chance to retire.

  However, Chen Chen took notice of Wynn's various connections in Switzerland and took the initiative to convince him to stay.

  At this point, there was not much else that could serve to persuade this elderly man as money was no longer an object of priority for him. However, this card was Wynn's Achilles heel.

  This was something he could never refuse…

  "Right."

  Just as Wynn was being overwhelmed with gratitude, Chen Chen added. "With this card, you can head to Eco Science City to receive treatment anytime you want. The treatment costs will be deducted from the company's expense. But before that, there's something that I need your help with."

  A smile appeared on Chen Chen's lips as he spoke and he took out a book containing drafted plans and presented it to Wynn, "I need you to help me settle some things concerning the export of ultra-precision machinery in Switzerland…"

  Chapter 175: Waiting on the Line, Hurry! |

  "Hahaha! My boss, you've got to be the most outstanding young man I've ever seen in my lifetime."

  Half an hour later, as Wynn walked out of Samuel's house, he embraced Chen Chen at the front gate. "Rest easy, I'll see to it that this matter you speak of is handled properly."

  "I'm counting on you, Mr. Wynn."

  Chen Chen nodded earnestly and watched silently as Wynn took his leave.

  Chen Chen waited until Wynn had gotten into his car and driven out of sight before returning inside the room.

  Chen Chen sat himself up on the sofa comfortably and turned to Samuel standing nearby. "Sit, no need to keep standing around."

  Only then did Samuel take his seat. He asked hesitantly, "Boss, so the reason you came
is to…"

  "No big deal, it's just to import some high-precision equipment."

  Chen Chen lifted a glass of wine on the coffee table and took a gentle sip. "Other than that, I'm also going to find a way to acquire several tech companies. I figured I might as well come to ask if you're interested in helping me in Africa."

  "Africa? How about things in Switzerland? Are we abandoning it?"

  Samuel was bewildered.

  "God's Forbidden Zone has more than 300 laboratories in Africa now."

  Chen Chen turned the question around on him. "Among them, there are six highest-graded 'Level Four Biosafety Protection Laboratory'. We even have an offshore research center that we've invested 1.5 billion U.S. dollars in. How important do you see the small research center in Switzerland to be in the grand scheme of things?"

  Samuel very quickly understood the full picture but his expression turned dark again as he shook his head. "I didn't think that things would develop this quickly in God's Forbidden Zone over the last two years. But I'm sorry, I still have Annie here, I can't be separated from her…"

  "Never mind then."

  Chen Chen waved him away and set down the glass before getting back up. "Since you're not willing to come to Africa, you can spend the rest of your days here."

  Each man could do as he willed. Since Samuel chose to stay in Switzerland to manage the small laboratory, Chen Chen was not going to press the issue.

  There was no way around forcing research progress. Though the God chip may be able to ensure a person's loyalty, there was no way to manipulate aspects such as a person's attitude and commitment.

  Sure, Samuel could be forced to go to Africa against his will, but what good was it if he was not going to be committed to his work?

  This was the reason Chen Chen had refrained from resorting to violent or oppressive methods to implant the chip. Unless it was in cases where the subject was expandable and could be disposed of after fulfilling their purpose.

  Since Samuel decided to remain idle in his corner, that meant he had given up on any chances of rising through the ranks. In that case, if he ever found himself needing anything from God's Forbidden Zone, he would have to dig into his wallet for it.

  After all, there was no such thing as a free meal and God's Forbidden Zone had no need for dawdlers either.

  Chen Chen patted Samuel on his shoulder to let him realize what he had done before he walked out the door.

  When Samuel saw Chen Chen's departing figure, he opened his mouth and tried to say something.

  At that very moment, he was suddenly struck with a hint of remorse. As if it had just dawned on him that he had just decided that he would regret for the rest of his days…

  However, when Samuel thought of his daughter's gentle smile, he made himself sit back down after just getting up from his seat.

  Some things were worth losing for his daughter's sake. What more was there to complain about so long as he got to be with his daughter?

  Samuel sat by the coffee table and lit a cigarette, reflecting silently as he smoked.

  …

  After exiting Samuel's villa, Chen Chen looked at the pale blue sky of Switzerland. He appeared to be immersed in deep thought.

  All things considered, Samuel was only slightly competent. Chen Chen only wanted to enlist him since he was one of the earliest followers.

  Since the other party was not willing to accept the offer, there was not much Chen Chen could do about it. At most, he only felt a little disappointment.

  The good thing was that Blacklight Biotechnology had already found a strong foothold in the Earth Federation in the biological science department. Right now, Chen Chen was going to dedicate his efforts to the industrial and electronic technology sector.

  Chen Chen had even played around with the idea that in addition to the "Black Knight" cloned soldier troops, he could add a clone engineering department that would specialize in training cloned engineers.

  However, just having clones alone was not going to suffice.

  These clones could only boost the production line efficiency at best. Since the clones did not possess a conscience of their own, they were able to achieve a higher level of concentration compared to regular workers. This way, they were able to manufacture parts at higher accuracy and efficiency.

  With that said, these clones provided zero benefits whatsoever when it came to research work that relied on inspiration and natural talents.

  After all, it would not do to have these clones which did not even possess a brain to perform scientific work.

  Therefore, it was still crucial to have talented researchers.

  Apart from that, to further examine sophisticated machinery like the T-800, facilities such as material laboratories and high-precision equipment were all but mandatory. This also included industrial ultra-high precision machine tools.

  In the ultra-high precision machine tool sector, the industry leader was none other than Germany while other countries such as Switzerland and Italy trailed closely behind.

  The most advanced ultra-high precision machine tool in the world was able to achieve an accuracy of 0.01 to 0.001 microns. This precision was close to 1 nanometer, hence earning it labels such as the mother of high-precision machining or simply known as the mother machine.

  Wynn could only get his hands on one or two such types of machinery at most. To obtain the certified first-rate German machine tools, they were going to need to rely on the Disciple Council.

  The reason Chen Chen came to Switzerland this time was so that he could survey several materials companies and try to acquire as many as possible. If it turned out that he was not able to acquire them due to Blacklight Biotechnology being a company based in the Mainland, then he would have the plutocrats of the Disciple Council to do it for him.

  Of course, Chen Chen would see to it that they were paid appropriately in return for having them go through all the hassle.

  Up till now, the primary form of trade currency in God's Forbidden Zone was information credits. Whenever Chen Chen issued similar tasks, the reward was always in the form of information credits.

  The reception was surprisingly favorable. Since Little X was able to traverse across every facet of the Internet, all sorts of information could be easily attained. Whenever the members wanted to get their hands on certain information, they would pay with the corresponding amount of information credit.

  Little X had devised a specific algorithm to calculate the price of intel based on the difficulty of acquisition and how valuable it was. The price could range from anywhere between 10 information credits to 10,000 information credits.

  Abstract subjects such as intel could be dirt-cheap at times while incredibly expensive at other times. It all depended on who was acquiring the intel.

  The plutocrats fervently used the information credits they possessed to purchase all sorts of intel of different industries. With the help of the intel attained, they were able to make informed and rarely unfavorable investments and business decisions.

  For artificial intelligence like Little X, it was relatively easy to acquire intel. The plutocrats, on the other hand, were able to reap their rewards as well. It was a classic win-win situation for both sides.

  These information credits were not available for purchase. A hundred thousand such credit points were credited upon being enlisted as a member of the Disciple Council. The only other way of acquiring them was by way of payment upon completing missions issued by others.

  Unfortunately, even when the plutocrats issued missions, they held onto their information credit like their lives depended on it. They only offered cash rewards in USD or GBP.

  Chen Chen was the only one who posted missions with information credit as payment.

  After all, so long as the plutocrats continued purchasing intel, these information credits would find their way back to Chen Chen one way or another. There was no need to be worried about market inflation.

  Chen Chen selected a sof
tware on Little X and logged in to the dark web only accessible to God's Forbidden Zone. He then posted a mission under the alias of a Sigma class disciple, "Judas".

  sigma05Judas: [Does anybody have connections to highly regarded field talents of the material science and industrial sector? Give me a few names. I also need German ultra-high precision machine tools, 1000 information credits each. Waiting on the line, urgent!]

  Chapter 176: Imported Machine Tools |

  Several hours later, Chen Chen began receiving replies from various families.

  sigma01SimonPeter: [Dear Mr. Judas, though I don't know what you intend to do with it, according to the Wassenaar Arrangement, it'll not be easy for your company to acquire German products using conventional methods. It should be a lot easier if you target products from other countries. How do you feel about Switzerland or Italy products?]

  sigma08Phillip: [This can only be done using a set of arranged methods. May I know if you're only willing to shell out 1000 information credits or does these 1000 credits only cover the reward for the completion of the mission? I hope you understand that our family will have to bear a similar risk if we were to help you with this task.]

  sigma10Matthew: [If Mr. Judas is willing to pay 3000 information credits, we shall gladly supply the machine tools from two of our engine parts companies.]

  sigma06Bartholomew: [That's enough of you, you Wilson idiot, just the sight of your arrogant face makes me angry. By engine parts companies, don't you mean those two companies that are as ancient as the yogurt the next door Aunt Mary makes? I hate to break it to you, but they're way overdue.]

  sigma10Matthew: [Hey there, Foster pig. I'm not sure which Foster kid is behind the keyboard here, but I sure hope I can teach you a lesson for your father and beat some manners into you. If you keep up this bratty attitude, don't mind me if I head over to your home and kick your fat butt with a pair of pointed leather boots!]

  sigma06Bartholomew: [Be my guest, you son of a b****!]

  [System alert: Account sigma06 will be temporarily suspended by the system for ten minutes due to excessive use of language. Please monitor your behavior.]