Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 515 - 342: Meteor_1

Chapter 515: Chapter 342: Meteor_1

Pan Weining’s heart skipped a beat when he received the message, not because he cared whether he could buy the club, but because of the content of the message Uncle Wei sent.

It was a lot of information!

He had heard from older family members that Uncle Wei always had many ideas and changed them quickly, possibly daily. But this time it hadn’t even been a day, with one idea in the morning and a different one by the afternoon!

What kind of shock could have prompted this?!

How significant a shock was needed to cause this kind of change?!

Not sure if it was convenient for the other side to take calls, Pan Weining directly sent a text message to inquire.

However, Uncle Wei did not reveal too much.

From Uncle Wei’s text messages, Pan Weining could tell that his uncle was in a good mood, full of energy, and not at all discouraged.

Knowing that the rat plague had passed and the vehicles on the road had resumed their journey, Pan Weining felt somewhat relieved.

Then, Pan Weining reviewed the messages Uncle Wei sent today again, suspecting that the change in his uncle’s ideas had something to do with the rat plague.

His understanding of the rat plague was limited; there were discussions online, some well-founded, others pure nonsense.

After browsing online discussions for a while, Pan Weining went straight to Feng Yi.

After all, he was an expert from the United Insurance Bureau and had access to some information channels.

"Feng Yi, I have a question. The section my uncle passed through today experienced a rat surge. Do you know the reason? Or have you heard any authoritative expert explanations?"

Following the anomalous climate period, with the implementation of comprehensive containment measures, rat surges still occurred, but much less frequently. There was always a reason for each occurrence.

Feng Yi indeed saw that some experts in a group were discussing this matter.

"Investigations are ongoing, but from what I’ve seen in the experts’ discussions, it might have been due to continuous droughts, causing rats to migrate towards major grain-producing areas. Afterwards, climate changes and sudden heavy rainfall gathered the rats that were originally scattered into a swarm.

"With water and food available, without lack of either, the rats’ desire to breed increased, which led to this large-scale rat surge."

In terms of climate, everyone foresaw minor fluctuations would occur in the next two years, which had been raised in department meetings last year and were emphasized many times at the beginning of this year.

To prevent rat swarms, it was important to prepare in advance; although it might not be completely preventable, it could definitely be controlled within certain limits.

The current situation, worse than expected, indicated someone had been derelict in their duty, and it was certain people would be punished following investigations.

"Overall, it’s still within a controllable range. It will be dealt with in the next few days."

What Feng Yi mentioned, Pan Weining was also aware of, as many past rat surges had similar causes.

Looking at it this way, there was nothing particularly special.

So, what exactly changed Uncle Wei’s mind?

Elsewhere.

As the rat plague passed, the vehicles that had resumed their journey continued along the planned route.

Inside the car.

Uncle Wei was discussing with his lab colleagues.

His new idea was not supported there, but as an investor, Uncle Wei was steadfast and confident.

"I’m going to invest in rodenticide development!"

"... Didn’t we agree to invest in reducing fibers, dissolving thrombus, neuroprotection? Why research rats?"

"I’ve changed my mind. We haven’t signed a contract yet, so it doesn’t count as a breach. Are you researching this or not?!"

"It’s not that, Uncle Wei..."

"If you do this project, I’ll double... triple the investment!"

"... Uncle Wei, I didn’t say I wouldn’t do it! Let’s initiate the project! Right away!"

The person on the other end of the call thought: Rat poison, how simple is that!

Even if it is a loss, it’s on the investor himself!

In any case, the added funds would be enough for a laboratory equipment upgrade!

Once the funding was agreed upon, both sides were satisfied.

The person on the phone said, "Since you’ve decided to do this, you’ll need to recall carefully, from the time you got ’Y,’ till you opened it, recording all temperature changes and environmental factors in detail during the process. We need to see how the temperature changes affect the active substances inside, how many proteins undergo denaturation and renaturation."

Anyone in their field knew that even a slight change in temperature during an experiment could lead to completely different outcomes.

"We need to identify the key enzymes and functional substances that play a role, and we need to do it accurately! To prevent any changes in the functional substances inside, send ’Y’ over to the company lab as soon as possible!"

Uncle Wei had the same idea: "Got it. You guys also hurry and prepare for the new project."

He had no time to care about anything else now. Everything hinged on this project.

Uncle Wei recalled the scene he had just experienced, "Sometimes I feel that the secrets hidden inside ’Y’ are more numerous than those in a meteorite."

The person on the phone agreed, "Otherwise, why would so many people be obsessed with it? When ’Y’ was released, it was called a ’global feast’ by the industry—not just in one region or country but across the globe! There is endless wealth hidden in it!"

After the enthusiasm had faded, they returned to reality.

On the other side, it was said, "But Uncle Wei, just one ’Y’ definitely won’t be enough."

Now energized, Uncle Wei dismissed the concern with a wave of his hand, "You lead the team on this project first! I’ll think of another way!"

The other person said, "Ancestral Factory is gradually opening up to personal enterprises, releasing some purchasing slots. However, each release has limited slots and the competition is fierce."

Uncle Wei replied, "I know. I’ll keep submitting applications there, and at the same time, I’ll think if there are other channels to buy another ’Y’."

Uncle Wei felt relieved. It was a good thing he had made some money from selling the meteorite, or he really couldn’t afford it!