Chapter 900: Becoming the Boss Behind the Scenes
by xennovel“Sir!”
The middle-aged man greeted Xu Shaochen respectfully.
“Show me a demonstration.”
Xu Shaochen nodded and said this to Chen Li.
“Mr. Xu, please come this way to the testing area.”
Chen Li was still slightly nervous about the first genetically enhanced product he had personally created. He stood very close to Xu Shaochen.
A group of people entered a room filled with various training equipment, including a shooting range.
“Let’s begin.”
Xu Shaochen said to the middle-aged man.
“Yes.”
The middle-aged man responded and walked over to two barbells weighing 300 kilograms each. He grabbed one in each hand and lifted them effortlessly.
Sss—
The crowd couldn’t help but gasp at the sight.
Three hundred kilograms is about 600 pounds, and the two barbells together weigh 1200 pounds. Yet, this man lifted them as if they were as light as children.
The key point was that he didn’t show any signs of fatigue. In fact, he appeared quite relaxed. Is this guy even human? “Mr. Xu, he is the very first experiment subject injected with the genetic enhancement drug. I call him Number One. His maximum lifting capacity is 1500 kilograms. This 600 kilograms is child’s play to him.”
Chen Li pulled out a notebook from his white lab coat, which contained records of all of Number One’s test data. He provided further explanation on the side.
Xu Shaochen’s mouth twitched slightly—a 1500 kilogram lift, that’s 3000 pounds. That can’t be considered human anymore.
“Can it improve further?”
Xu Shaochen asked.
Long Yi and Long Er stood there in shock. They couldn’t believe that such a monstrous being still wasn’t enough.
“The research never stops.”
Chen Li replied.
Xu Shaochen nodded and looked back at Number One.
Number One got on the treadmill and started jogging. He gradually picked up speed until, with a bang, the treadmill exploded.
That’s right, it exploded…
Yet Number One was completely unaffected and calmly moved on to the next test.
Jumping ability, punching power, speed, shooting accuracy. Any one of these test results would break several Guinness World Records.
By the time Number One finished his final test, the crowd was numb. They even started to think that his inhuman behavior was normal.
“Sir.”
Number One walked over to Xu Shaochen, saluted him, and stood at attention, awaiting orders.
“Not bad. From today onward, forget your original name. You are now Number One.”
Xu Shaochen patted Number One on the shoulder, his eyes filled with admiration. The name ‘Number One’ was not just a code; it carried special meaning.
“Yes, Sir.”
Number One replied.
“Boss.”
Long Yi and Long Er gazed at Xu Shaochen with eyes full of hope.
After witnessing Number One’s monstrous capabilities, their hearts burned with desire. They no longer wanted to remain ordinary.
“Is there any risk?”
Xu Shaochen looked at Chen Li.
Chen Li nodded, “The drug still carries risks, though they seem small for now.”
Xu Shaochen turned to Long Yi and Long Er, asking for their decision.
“Boss, we’re willing.”
Long Yi and Long Er said in deep voices. To gain absolute power, the risk to their lives was worth it.
“Inject them.”
Xu Shaochen commanded.
Chen Li gave a nod to his assistant, and the assistant led Long Yi and Long Er away.
“I’ll build a production line. You will personally oversee it and begin mass production.”
Xu Shaochen said to Chen Li.
“Yes, Mr. Xu.”
Chen Li nodded. He didn’t inquire about Xu Shaochen’s reasons for producing so many genetic drugs.
He was purely a researcher—his job was to study, not question their purpose.
“What was your original position?”
Xu Shaochen asked Number One.
“Commander of the First Army under Xu International Security Company.”
“Commander?”
Xu Shaochen’s face changed. Originally, he had thought that this experiment subject was just a minor figure. He never expected him to be a bigshot.
Xu International Security Company had four armies, 7,000 men to each army, with a commander leading each.
He hadn’t expected that Jenny, who had previously mentioned strengthening the island’s security forces, would send over an army commander to act as the security chief.
“Why?”
Xu Shaochen asked.
A commander of Xu International Security Company was a prestigious figure in Africa and the Middle East, with both money and power. Why would he take such a huge risk by becoming an experiment subject?
“Sir, I was ambushed in South Africa some time ago. I was shot several times and left with hidden injuries. I could never return to the battlefield.”
“That’s also why President Jenny transferred me from the front line. Rather than live the rest of my life aimlessly, I’d rather take this chance. Even if I die, it will be worth it.”
Number One spoke without expression, his tone calm as if he were stating a fact unrelated to himself.
“Do you know what’s happening outside right now?”
Xu Shaochen asked.
“Sir, if I’m not mistaken, my soldiers are fully armed and awaiting orders outside.”
“I didn’t think they were your troops…” Xu Shaochen chuckled and shook his head. The soldiers outside were led by Number One. Who knew if they would pull the trigger on him or not?
“Sir, you should not doubt their loyalty,” Number One interrupted. “They always remember that they are paid by Xu International.”
“Even if they face me, they will not hesitate to pull the trigger. This is the mentality their strategist has instilled in them for years.”
Xu Shaochen was stunned, realizing that his understanding of the security company was quite lacking.
There was even a strategist involved! This wasn’t just an ordinary security company; it was essentially an entire military group hiding under the guise of a security firm.
“I’ll give you a task. Return to the security company’s headquarters and select a thousand men.”
Xu Shaochen instructed.
“Yes, Sir.”
Number One understood—this was the beginning of large-scale genetic modifications.
Xu Shaochen had long been prepared for the use of genetic drugs. He would first modify his own men comprehensively.
Later, the diluted versions of the genetic drugs would circulate in the market through various channels.
He was going to upgrade the world from the shadows, speeding up technological progress and transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
He was going to usher in a new era for Earth.
Hmm, he was really starting to feel more and more like the mastermind villain in a movie.
“Chen Li, inject me.”
Xu Shaochen told Chen Li.
“Mr. Xu!” Chen Li was startled. After all, he had already said there were potential risks.
If something were to happen to Xu Shaochen, it would be disastrous.
“It’s fine. Life and death are fate, wealth is in the heavens. A chance for genetic evolution is right before me. How could I let it slip away?”
Xu Shaochen said, looking at Chen Li. Only power in his own hands was truly his.
Therefore, this risk had to be taken.