How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 687

Eight hours later, the plane landed safely at Dragon Country Capital International Airport.

Since Lin Manda didn’t have a visa, she couldn’t stay in a regular hotel, so Yang Chen temporarily housed her in one of his Yida Huafu apartments.

Yang Chen understood that Lin Manda’s stay would be brief, likely only a few days before the Sand Country embassy would retrieve her.

After settling Lin Manda in, Yang Chen returned directly to Prince Gong Mansion.

Finally, he could indulge in the life of a modern-day Lord He Shen [a powerful and wealthy official in the Qing Dynasty, known for his luxurious lifestyle].

Yang Chen strolled through the Prince Gong Mansion, eventually reaching the last courtyard.

This courtyard was exclusively accessible to Yang Chen. He could finally retrieve the Gate of Time and Space, which had been gathering dust in the system warehouse.

Yang Chen: “System, retrieve the Gate of Time and Space and place it in this room.”

System: “Command received. Retrieving the Gate of Time and Space from the warehouse. The Gate of Time and Space has been retrieved and is now active.”

Yang Chen: “So, can I now travel to different time periods at will?”

System: “No. Master cannot travel to different time periods at will. You can only pass through this gate to a designated time period when the time-travel mechanism is triggered.”

Yang Chen: “Oh, I see. How can it be triggered?”

System: “There is no precise method, only a certain probability of triggering it. The system will notify the master whenever the time-travel mechanism is triggered.”

Yang Chen: “Oh, I see. Okay, I look forward to my first time-travel opportunity.”

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During Yang Chen’s absence, material experts from around the world visited the Star Technology Research Base to conduct on-site experiments with the room-temperature superconducting materials.

The experimental results confirmed that Star Technology had indeed produced a room-temperature superconducting material. The Dragon Country government has since taken over the room-temperature superconducting material project.

The advent of this material also suggests that controllable nuclear fusion is within reach, prompting the government to regulate its development.

Star Technology Group’s successive groundbreaking scientific achievements have garnered global attention, causing considerable embarrassment to the US, which has long prided itself on its technological supremacy.

Therefore, they eagerly announced a scientific research breakthrough that would shock the world.

The Smith Laboratory successfully isolated Tyrannosaurus Rex genes from the blood found inside a mosquito preserved in amber and artificially cloned a Velociraptor based on this genetic information.

This news quickly reverberated around the globe, even overshadowing the discovery of room-temperature superconducting materials.

Even Marx [likely referring to a public figure with a similar name] retweeted and commented on Twitter.

“Wow, Jurassic Park is becoming a reality! I’m very interested in this project. I hope we can collaborate to develop a Jurassic Park for tourists from all over the world to enjoy. Of course, the significance of this invention extends beyond creating Velociraptors. Just imagine, if Velociraptors can be created, is Tyrannosaurus Rex, or even Plesiosaurs, far behind? We will soon witness a resurgence of prehistoric creatures. Get ready, everyone.”

Fans flooded Marx’s comment section with messages and discussions.

“Wow, this is undoubtedly the greatest invention of this century. Even the room-temperature superconducting material recently invented in Dragon Country pales in comparison.”

“Just imagine, if we could cultivate an army of tens of thousands of Tyrannosaurus Rexes, how powerful would that army be? Ground warfare would be absolutely invincible. No country’s army could withstand such an incredibly powerful force.”

“I can’t wait to see it live. When can I watch it, and where? However, I hope the relevant authorities implement strict safety measures to prevent these creatures from escaping like in the movies. That would be a disaster for mankind.”

“I think some people are overreacting. Even if they escape, so what? With our current technology and weaponry, dealing with a few Velociraptors would be easy. Our only concern is deciding how to deal with them.”

“The most technologically advanced country in the world is still us. The development of room-temperature superconducting materials doesn’t change that.”

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The news soon reached Dragon Country, and major media outlets rushed to report it.

Science and Technology News: The US Smith Laboratory extracted Velociraptor genes from mosquito blood in amber and successfully cloned two Velociraptors. First, we express our respect and congratulations to the Smith Laboratory. However, we must also point out that cloning technology raises serious ethical concerns and should not be undertaken lightly. Once Pandora’s box is opened, the consequences are unpredictable. While seeing Velociraptors may be exciting for some, the inherent risks must be carefully considered. Otherwise, the consequences could be disastrous.

The Science and Technology News’s statement set the tone for other media outlets. They all acknowledged the Smith Laboratory’s achievement and offered their congratulations, but they also questioned the ethics of cloning Velociraptors.

If gene cloning becomes widely accepted, could humans also be cloned?

Imagine meeting someone on the street who looks exactly like you—a real person, and a clone. Since the clone is identical to you, who are you, exactly?

The Dragon Country media’s coverage made some people uncomfortable, and they resorted to online sarcasm.

“Hehe… is it so hard to admit that others are excellent? They extracted Velociraptor genes from mosquito blood in amber and successfully cloned two Velociraptors. That’s a testament to their strength. If you can’t acknowledge others’ excellence, how can you ever become excellent yourself?”

“Why all the nonsense? If you’re so capable, make two Velociraptors yourself. Your words reek of sour grapes!”

“Why always focus on the negative? Can’t you see the potential benefits? For example, if you’re terminally ill and about to die, you could use this technology to clone yourself first. When the original you dies, your clone can continue living for you. Isn’t that great? Technology is neutral; it depends on how people use it.”

“Fortunately, this technology is in the hands of a civilized nation. Everyone can rest assured that the scenarios mentioned in the news won’t happen. And if they do, it’ll be in the US, so what does it matter to us? Can Velociraptors swim across the ocean? Some media outlets are just stirring up trouble. Why not report on issues that affect people’s lives? That’s what truly matters.”

“Always assuming the worst of others. If you’re so capable, we should also create Velociraptors. Only then will we have the right to judge what’s right and wrong. Otherwise, I’ll dismiss everything as sour grapes.”

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Netizens weren’t content with leaving comments on media reports; some even went to the Weibo comment sections of Star Technology and Yang Chen to mock them.

“The US has already developed Velociraptors. When will you be able to do the same?”

“Boss Yang, what have you been up to lately? Why so quiet? The Smith Laboratory created Velociraptors. Aren’t you worried? Hurry up and create two Velociraptors to play with.”

“Don’t embarrass Boss Yang and Star Technology. How could they possess such advanced technology? Even if they started researching now, it would take them at least a decade to achieve any results. Everyone should just look forward to Velociraptors visiting Dragon Country so we can bask in the glow of their technological advancement.”

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Yang Chen never paid attention to these keyboard warriors. They could comment all they wanted; his mood remained unaffected. He was currently calling Liu Tianxian.

Liu Tianxian: “If everything goes according to plan, I can finish filming around 10 o’clock tonight and drive directly to the capital to see you. Is that okay?”

Yang Chen: “That’s too tiring, and it’s not safe to drive at night. Come by plane tomorrow morning. I’ll call China Eastern Airlines and book a ticket for you.”

Liu Tianxian: “It’s okay; I often drive at night for work. The driver has had enough sleep during the day, so there’s absolutely no problem. I’ll take a nap, and I’ll see you as soon as I wake up.”

Yang Chen: “I’m still not comfortable with that. How about this: you go to Hangzhou first, and I’ll have someone arrange a helicopter relay to bring you over.”

Liu Tianxian: “Ah? Helicopter relay? Is that feasible?”

Yang Chen: “What’s not feasible? Star Defense has helicopters stationed in the east, west, north, and south of every province. I’ll have them send you over in a relay, and you’ll be here in no time. That’s settled; go directly to the Hangzhou Star Defense branch. Someone will arrange everything; just follow their instructions.”

Liu Tianxian: “Hehe… okay! I’ll take your advice and take a helicopter.”

Hanging up, Liu Tianxian whispered to her mother: “Mom, I’ve arranged a helicopter. We’re taking a helicopter back to the capital. No driving; it’s not safe.”

Liu Tianxian’s mother looked shocked and said, “Are you kidding me? A helicopter to the capital? No helicopter can fly that far!”

Liu Tianxian: “One helicopter can’t, but what if helicopters in each province take turns? Wouldn’t that get us to the capital quickly? I’ve already arranged it. Get ready; I’m leaving as soon as I finish filming.”

Seeing that her daughter wasn’t joking, Liu’s mother asked again: “Qianqian, are you serious? No joke!”

Liu Tianxian: “Hehe… of course I’m not joking! Would I joke about something like this? I’m going to work; hurry up and pack your things.”

Liu’s mother looked at her daughter, her face filled with shock and disbelief, thinking: “Did Qianqian just meet some incredibly powerful friend? She can use a helicopter relay to send us to the capital. This person’s influence is extraordinary. I want to see who’s so powerful.”

Despite her doubts, she quickly packed her things to avoid delaying their departure.

At five o’clock in the morning, Yang Chen was asleep when Liu Tianxian’s phone call came in.

“Hello, we’ve arrived. I’ll take my mom home first, and then I’ll come to see you. Tell the guards to let me in,” Liu Tianxian said excitedly.

Yang Chen: “Okay, I’ll let them know. You can come in directly.”

Liu Tianxian: “Okay! I’ll hang up now; I’m taking my mom home first.”

Yang Chen hummed, hung up, and called the gatekeeper, instructing them to admit Liu Tianxian later.

Yang Chen put down his phone and went back to sleep. Around eight o’clock in the morning, Liu Tianxian arrived at Prince Gong Mansion with breakfast and met Yang Chen.

Liu Tianxian opened her arms to hug him. Yang Chen smiled, stepped forward, and embraced her, saying, “You’ve worked hard.”

Liu Tianxian: “Not at all! Come and eat breakfast quickly. After breakfast, let’s take a walk in the yard. I want to see how the Prince Gong Mansion has been decorated.”

Yang Chen: “Okay! Let’s eat.”

Yang Chen and Liu Tianxian quickly sat down to eat breakfast. Afterward, they strolled around the garden.

When the Prince Gong Mansion was open to the public, Liu Tianxian had visited it several times.

After Yang Chen’s renovation, the Prince Gong Mansion had less of a sense of historical decay and more of a modern ambiance.

Liu Tianxian: “I wonder what the people who lived here in the past used to do. Let’s try it out too.”

Yang Chen: “What else could they do? Bask in the sun. Let’s go; let’s sit in the pavilion for a while.”

Liu Tianxian nodded and went to the pavilion with Yang Chen to sit down and relax.

Liu Tianxian leaned into Yang Chen’s arms, and they chatted while browsing Douyin [Chinese version of TikTok].

After a while, Yang Chen came across a blogger who created film and television special effects. This blogger’s ID was Lang Zihui, and all his videos were edited clips of him with various celebrities.

This guy’s latest video featured a clip of Liu Tianxian in a TV series. His post-production skills were impressive. He had not only replaced the male lead in the scene with himself but also matched the picture’s color and brightness to the original footage.

Seeing Yang Chen staring at the video, she thought he had misunderstood and quickly explained: “I don’t know this person. He must have used post-production technology to create this. Don’t misunderstand; how could I like someone so unattractive?”

Yang Chen smiled and replied: “I think this guy’s post-production skills are good. I’ll leave a comment.”

Liu Tianxian: “Ah? What are you going to comment? Don’t pay attention to him. I’ll have the company contact him later and ask him to delete my video.”

Yang Chen: “Don’t. Today’s netizens are very sensitive. If you force him to delete the video, they’ll accuse you of being unable to take a joke. Let them have their fun; they can only fantasize. Only I can hug you in reality. Why should I care what they think?”

Liu Tianxian kissed Yang Chen and said, “Hehe… you’re so sweet. Go ahead and comment; I want to see what you write.”

Yang Chen left a comment in the video’s comment section using the account “Undying Star.”

“Brother, it’s fine if you want to play around like this, but Qianqian was worried that I’d misunderstand and spent ages explaining it to me while nestled in my arms. Don’t do this again, or she’ll have to cuddle up to me and act all cute to explain.”

Liu Tianxian laughed and said, “Why are you so honest?”

Yang Chen: “That’s just how it is; no need to lie. Someone commented on me. Oh, there are quite a few.”

Yang Chen’s comment was indeed realistic, but netizens didn’t see it that way.

“Quick, someone get the yellow urine; we need to pee on him!”

“Everyone, step aside; I have diabetes. Let me pee on him!”

“Everyone, move; I have kidney stones. Let me use the stones to wake him up from his daydream!”

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