Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 717 - 459: Technology Changes Life_2

Chapter 717: Chapter 459: Technology Changes Life_2

Santos finished photographing the marine iguanas and walked over to where Feng Yi was.

The marine iguanas were still very afraid of Feng Yi; whenever he approached, they would dive into the sea. Their leaps were decisive, their forms swift.

Every time he saw this, Santos would wonder: Was it really true that Feng Yi reeked of a snake’s scent that couldn’t be washed away, which made these marine iguanas so scared?

Out of respect for the expert from the Ancestral Factory, Santos did not dwell on the matter.

Looking around, he said to Feng Yi, "This little island is quite interesting. If one day you want to sell it, please contact me first!"

"Sure," said Feng Yi.

He had no plans to sell it in the short term; it was just a casual response.

When the day came to actually sell it, who knew if Santos would still be around.

However, in Feng Yi’s view, although Santos was somewhat interested in this island and did indeed pay attention to the marine iguanas today, those were only superficial objectives.

He waited quietly for what Santos would say next.

"The night sky here must be beautiful!" Santos exclaimed, with an underlying meaning.

"Maybe, but most of the time I’m here, I only see the clouds in the night sky, not the stars," Feng Yi said.

If there are no clouds, then create them.

"Perhaps on a clear day, you can see an even more beautiful starry sky here."

Santos smiled and then briefly mentioned the investigation of a recent smuggling case. He talked about what he could in simple terms and did not mention a word about what he couldn’t.

"The coastal patrols will be stricter for some time and in the upcoming period. Oh, a little heads-up: if you are planning a ship tour, check the information in advance. There will be multinational naval exercises coming up."

"Thanks. If I have any related plans, I will avoid those waters," Feng Yi said.

Were the upcoming joint military exercises just simple drills, or were they preparations for something?

Santos raised his forefinger: "I have another little question I’d like to ask you unconventional experts."

"What’s the question?"

Feng Yi did not fuss about the word Santos had left unfinished in his sentence, responding with a polite smile.

There wasn’t a hint of embarrassment on Santos’s face as he continued, "I saw a Chinese program from a Chinese colleague of mine, ’Survivor’? Is that the name?"

Feng Yi: "Yes, that’s correct."

Santos: "You must have also experienced the cold snap there, with temperatures as low as minus forty degrees?"

Feng Yi: "Minus fifty degrees."

Santos: "Oh, even colder. Do you think people from tropical regions can withstand extreme cold?"

Feng Yi didn’t say a word, just looked at him quietly.

Extreme cold in the tropics?

Are you hinting at something?

Implying meteorological weapons?

That’s bold!

In such a sensitive time, you bring up such a sensitive topic. You can say what you want, but why drag me into it? We’re not close enough to share heartfelt truths!

Santos: "It’s just a hypothetical."

Feng Yi’s demeanor remained unchanged: "An interesting hypothesis. I could put it in the report. Proposed by the special operations group chief from a certain district, Santos..."

Santos: "Forget the hypothesis. Let’s talk about adorable animals instead!"

Feng Yi said, "Adorable animals are indeed worth discussing, but before that, I too have a question."

"Go ahead and ask."

"I know there are many different views within the Ancestral Factory. So, Santos, what are your thoughts on other wild animals in nature?" Feng Yi asked.

The diversity of views within the Ancestral Factory was no secret, some of which were semi-public.

Without any evasion, Santos replied, "Animals? They are important data to me, closely related to the sixth database, and they might even affect the future direction of all humanity. Anyone who damages that data, I will send him to... prison!"

"I thought you would be one to favor animals," said Feng Yi.

"Ha! Quite the opposite, I’m actually biased toward humans. But in my eyes, people are of three kinds: good people, people, and worse than animals. If a natural disaster strikes, I will do my utmost to protect the first kind, and consider what to do with the second kind."

That was the end of that topic.

Feng Yi asked, "And the third kind?"

Santos: "Oh, may God bless them."

Translated: Send them off to meet God!

Feng Yi remained silent.

As the head of a special task force for a large region, it wasn’t quite appropriate for Santos to speak that way, but in his view, he had already put it very diplomatically.

He was a warm and casual person, with a side that detested evil, and behind these, there might still be another side, or many sides, unknown to others.

Santos had lived through a period of climate abnormalities and witnessed the upheavals of society.

Those who have experienced such periods have a very complex human nature.

Santos had no intention of analyzing his complexities. With little time for idle chatter, he soon took his leave.

Before leaving, Santos asked Feng Yi, "I see your plane is still at the airport, are you also heading back soon?"

Feng Yi: "No, the weather is nice today, I want to watch the starry sky over the island."

Santos: "A wise decision, I hope you see what you want to see. And even if not today, it’s no problem, it’s your island, you have a plane. Check the weather forecast, and you can fly over whenever you want to see it, the issue will always be resolved. Technology changes life."

Feng Yi also smiled: "Yes, technology changes life."

Santos boarded the plane to return, with a lot of work awaiting him.

Once seated, Santos opened an electronic document and marked a few symbols next to Feng Yi’s name.

There was another person in the seat opposite him, a colleague of Santos, who also held a significant position at the local Alliance Security Bureau. This person had stayed on the plane the whole time, just waiting there.

Seeing the symbols Santos had marked, he was somewhat surprised: "Feng Yi is actually a staunch supporter?"

Santos replied: "Whether staunch or not is uncertain, but he is definitely supportive."

"I’m so surprised, a young man of his age, who hasn’t lived through the climate abnormalities, has made such a clear choice? He’s nothing like the two you asked yesterday, who were indecisive and vague in their stance."

"Yeah, I’m surprised too. Before this, when I was watching the variety show ’Survivors,’ I suspected he was only making choices based on assignments from above and his own interests, to push forward as an investor. But today, I realized, this kid thinks differently than others!"

"Do you think he will show up at the site of the first drill?"

"Obviously, yes! He has ideas and the capability."

"Yes, and he’s a shareholder in Ancestral Factory."

On the island, Feng Yi watched as Santos’s plane took off, then withdrew his gaze.

As invitation cards for the Butterfly Plan were distributed to each invitee, more preparations unfolded, and more people became aware of the Butterfly Plan.

Compared to the whole, only a very small number could access this information, and with Santos’s position in the local Alliance Security Bureau, he was part of this "very small number."

Feng Yi and Santos both understood that the other was aware of the Butterfly Plan, but neither would say it outright.

This was also a kind of consensus.

Maintaining secrecy on the surface.

They had simply had a brief exchange, each fully aware of the other’s understanding.

Standing at a distance, he gazed at the sky where it met the sea.

He’d heard that recently, many high-ranking officials at the Alliance Security Bureaus were gathering information, collecting attitudes towards the Butterfly Plan from experts of various age groups within the organization.

Santos must have made a record today, right?

Wait a minute!

Santos, that unconventional man, would he include me in his report?

Feng Yi, recalling how he had just used the report to threaten Santos, used the communication tower on the island to send him a message.

Make sure I come off well in your report!

Otherwise, you’ll be appearing in mine!

As time passed, the sun set, the weather was perfect, the scenery stunning, but Feng Yi had no interest in it.

He continued to wait, the light dimmed, night fell.

Today, he saw points of light in the night sky that looked like stars but moved. They were the reflections from artificial satellites.

Compared to twenty years ago, a more enormous and complex satellite network was deployed outside the planet.

Feng Yi watched the "starlight" in the night sky.

From encountering "old technology" to now, he had always been so cautious, and it was the right choice indeed!

Well, having admired the starry sky, it’s time to cover it up. Clouds, come!