Chapter 394: Where Is the Real Lin Chuxing?
Everyone who joins the Angel Association invariably has something they desire.
And in the end, they always get what they want!
The two arrived at the laboratory by car.
As soon as she walked in, Yi nodded in satisfaction.
"This lab is a good size. It meets our requirements."
"The equipment is excellent, too. The models are all quite new and perfectly capable of handling the Angel Association's experiments."
Yi noticed that many pieces of lab equipment still had the protective film on them.
"Is all this equipment brand new?"
Just as she finished speaking, one of Xiao Ye's subordinates came in, directing others to move another piece of equipment inside.
Yi understood in an instant. It had all been delivered on short notice.
'To think Xiao Ye looks so calm and collected on the surface, yet he's actually this afraid of death.'
'But that's normal. He's so young, of course he doesn't want to die.'
Yi became even more satisfied. Even the look in her eyes as she gazed at Xiao Ye softened. "You've done well."
Since he was so perceptive, she should offer him a little incentive.
"Rest assured, I will report everything you've done to the Angel Association. I'm sure your reward will arrive soon."
Xiao Ye didn't care about that at all. "What kind of experiments are you actually planning to conduct?"
"Well, it's what you already know—human experimentation. The main goal is to allow humans to live longer. We are seeking to break the genetic code of human longevity."
"Biologically speaking, as long as human organs and bodies don't decay too much over time, they can continue to be used indefinitely."
"The options are either organ transplantation or delaying aging. But with current medical technology, organ transplants still carry significant risks."
"So, the best method is to delay aging. That's what we're researching."
Xiao Ye accurately extracted the key information. "If you haven't succeeded after all these years of research, you must have turned to other methods, like organ transplantation, right?"
'The Angel Association has many high-ranking members. It's impossible for none of them to get sick.'
'No matter how well they maintain their health, problems can arise from their genes, leading to various genetic diseases.'
'Since delaying aging hasn't worked, they must have resorted to the other method.'
'But organ transplants have a high rejection rate. It's even possible for a body to accept an organ for a few years and then suddenly reject it. The slightest mistake could be fatal.'
'However, there is one way to reduce rejection: using identical organs.'
Thinking of this, Xiao Ye spoke again. "You also research cloning technology."
He used a declarative statement. Aside from cloning, he couldn't think of a better way to prevent rejection.
Yi looked at him with admiration. "You're right. We have been researching cloning technology. No, it's more accurate to say the entire world has been researching this technology."
"The sale of organs is illegal, and there's a perpetual shortage on the market. Cloning is the best solution."
"Furthermore, cloning can solve more than just the organ problem. It can also deal with people who don't listen."
Yi's hand landed on Xiao Ye's shoulder. "A smart man like you will surely understand what I mean."
Xiao Ye understood, of course. Some people, due to their special jobs or businesses, were beneficial to the Angel Association but were unwilling to join.
So they would eliminate them and use a clone as a replacement.
A famous actor from Country A had disappeared for about three months. When he reappeared, he looked slightly different.
Even with the same genes, different life habits and so on can lead to acquired differences in appearance.
Because of this, the star became a hot topic abroad, with many people proposing the hypothesis of a clone replacement.
Xiao Ye was silent for a moment, then removed Yi's hand. "I have a question. Please answer me honestly."
"Is Lin Chuxing a clone? She is my fiancée. I must get this sorted out."
"I don't need to explain the mystical culture of the Dragon Country. I think you understand."
The mysticism of the Dragon Country was world-renowned. For instance, if someone from the Dragon Country made a few random hand gestures abroad, people might suspect them of casting a curse.
Yi chuckled softly, her eyes full of admiration for Xiao Ye. "I never understood why the organization wanted you."
"I thought it was because of your status, but there were several others with similar status to choose from. Besides, you've caused the Angel Association immense losses in the past."
"But now I get it. You really are a very intelligent person to have figured this out so quickly."
"In that case, I'll tell you. Lin Chuxing is indeed a clone!"
'No wonder!'
'No wonder Lin Chuxing's bone structure, facial features, and even her birthdate and time were a perfect match!'
'It's because she's a clone—an identical person!'
"Then where is the real Lin Chuxing?"
Although Yi had grown up abroad and had Western aesthetic standards, at this moment, she had to admit that Xiao Ye was very handsome.
"Must it be Lin Chuxing? I think I'm an option, too."
"No. I only want Lin Chuxing, because I must fulfill our marriage agreement. If you don't tell me, I don't mind asking someone else."
"But in the meantime, don't expect me to focus on working for you."
'There were many things he could do without putting his heart into them. As long as they couldn't find any fault, even the Angel Association couldn't do anything to him!'
Yi sighed. "It seems you really are a devoted man. Fine, I'll tell you. You'd find out sooner or later anyway."
"The original Lin Chuxing isn't dead. She's very important to the Angel Association."
"How is she important?" Xiao Ye was desperate to understand this, because the Angel Association had targeted Lin Chuxing twenty years ago.
Not only that, but they hadn't killed her; they had even made a clone of her.
'It couldn't just be to deal with me, because back then, I hadn't even grown up yet!'
Yi looked at Xiao Ye and chuckled flirtatiously. "Well... if you want me to tell you, that's fine. But you have to do something for me."
"What is it?"
"Arrange some test subjects for me. They must be healthy, living people. I'm sure you can do it. Otherwise, I won't be telling you anything."
Xiao Ye took a deep breath, suppressing his irritation. "Fine. I agree."
"I trust you'll keep your word. Then I'll tell you. It's because Lin Chuxing's body contains a very rare mutated gene."
"This gene slows her aging and extends her lifespan. That's why we have been continuously extracting this gene from her body to serve as the basis for our experiments."
Xiao Ye asked no more questions. Yi began to tour the rest of the laboratory.
Confirming that everything was in order, she spoke up. "I'll give you three days. During this time, the research personnel will start arriving."
"By then, your test subjects need to be in place as well. A pleasure doing business with you."
Xiao Ye completely ignored Yi's outstretched hand and turned to leave.