Feng Qian looked at Qi Yuan as his heart gradually sank to the bottom. Given his eyesight, he was naturally able to tell if Qi Yuan had moved the energy node correctly.
Not only was Qi Yuan's recovery flawless, it could even be said to be perfect!
Although there were quite a few people in the laboratory who could do this, they were all at the Fourth Order or above. None of the Third Order could compare to Qi Yuan, and no one could even catch up to him.
Zheng Yan also looked at Qi Yuan eagerly. As he had guessed, Qi Yuan had a magical talent in energy control. How could such a person be recruited to the Storm Shelter?
Seeing the colors on the Tesseract diminish and gradually turn into six distinct colors, the onlooking researchers gradually fell into a daze.
When Qi Yuan raised his head and stopped what he was doing, the mechanical clock finally stopped at 30 minutes and 17 seconds.
Qi Yuan looked at the time, shrugged, and said regretfully, "It's still too slow.
"It's still too slow. It's actually over 30 minutes!"
The onlooking researchers were speechless for a while.
30 minutes was still too slow!
Was he speaking human language?!
This was too f * cking infuriating!
Over the years in the Black Steel Shelter, countless people had gone through this assessment, but very few could complete it within 30 minutes.
Even the researchers who had completed the restoration in 30 minutes were only able to do so because they had the strength of a Tier 4 expert. No one below Tier 4 could match Qi Yuan's results!
"Can we announce the results now?" Tan Qiu reminded.
Liu Gu pondered for a moment and asked, "Did Qi Yuan violate any rules in this review?"
Zheng Yan said with some emotion.
"Other than being a little punchable, Qi Yuan's performance was perfect!"
"There were no problems!" Tan Qiu continued.
Feng Qian was silent for two seconds and finally shook his head with a gloomy expression.
Liu Gu did not look at Feng Qian's expression. Instead, he looked at Qi Yuan and said seriously, "Since the three academic committee members agree that there are no problems, I will now announce the results of the review. Qi Yuan did not cheat in the assessment. There are no problems with his results!"
Qi Yuan nodded slightly.
"Thank you for clearing my name!"
With the matter settled, Liu Zheng did not wish to stay here any longer. He was a P5 combatant who was considered a high-ranking member of the Black Steel Shelter. But here, he had become a little wife who was bullied by both sides. He could not afford to offend anyone, so it was better for him to leave quickly.
After Liu Gu left, Tan Qiu looked at the time and said to Zheng Yan,
"Don't you want to know who can solve your problem?
Qi Yuan could solve it perfectly!
In exchange, you and I can jointly recommend him to be promoted to a second-level researcher. This should be a win-win deal! "
"Are you serious?" Zheng Yan looked at Tan Qiu in surprise. He didn't seem to understand why Tan Qiu was so irrational.
Feng Qian looked at the two of them coldly. He could understand Qi Yuan's eagerness to become a second-level researcher, but he did not expect Tan Qiu to be willing to accompany Qi Yuan in his madness. This was not Tan Qiu's style at all, unless Tan Qiu had a reason to do so. For example, Qi Yuan had something on her that she had no choice but to do so!
Tan Qiu said calmly, "Don't worry, you won't lose out in this deal!"
"This isn't a matter of losing out!" Zheng Yan laughed bitterly.
"I believe that Qi Yuan has the ability to become a second-level researcher, but without academic points, it's useless even if I'm willing to jointly recommend him. Qi Yuan won't be able to complete the filing with the Academic Committee."
"Academic points are not a problem. I have a way to solve it!" Tan Qiu said.
Zheng Yan raised an eyebrow, thinking that Tan Qiu was going to violate the rules.
"Tan Qiu, I know you value this Qi Yuan a lot, but don't put yourself in danger for him!"
At this moment, an M4-level laboratory manager came over and stood respectfully in front of Feng Qian.
"Mr. Feng, you were looking for me?"
Feng Qian nodded slightly and said, "His name is Qi Yuan. He has passed the Shelter's recruitment assessment and has chosen the position of an assistant researcher. Register him for employment first."
Feng Qian paused for a moment and continued, "My laboratory just so happens to be lacking a few assistant researchers. After the registration is done, assign him to my laboratory."
Zheng Yan's expression changed. If Qi Yuan was really assigned to Feng Qian's laboratory, he definitely wouldn't live to see the next day. Perhaps he would die in an experiment accident tonight.
The M4 manager nodded and walked in front of Qi Yuan. With a professional attitude, he completed the registration for Qi Yuan.
In the face of Feng Qian's blatant interception, Tan Qiu didn't say anything. He calmly watched the other party meticulously register, looking like he wasn't going to interfere.
However, just as Qi Yuan was done with the registration and was about to be assigned to Feng Qian's laboratory, Tan Qiu suddenly spoke.
"Why are you in such a hurry?"
Tan Qiu looked directly at Feng Qian and said meaningfully, "I'm the one who recruited him. Even if you want to assign him, he should come to my laboratory. What you're doing is somewhat against the rules!"
"Since you're talking about the rules, then we'll do it according to the rules!" Feng Qian said.
"Your laboratory is already full of assistant researchers. My laboratory still lacks a few assistant researchers. According to the rules, I'll be the one to pick first!"
"Qi Yuan isn't the only assistant researcher in the laboratory who doesn't belong to anyone. If you really lack manpower, you can recruit others!" Tan Qiu said.
Feng Qian glanced at Qi Yuan.
"Qi Yuan's performance today was very outstanding. There aren't many assistants as talented as him. I have a research project on Mechanical Armament that I need him for!"
"Mechanical Armament?" Tan Qiu chuckled.
"Are you planning to let Qi Yuan help you research your third generation Berserker?"
In the face of Tan Qiu's mockery, Feng Qian wasn't angry.
He just said calmly, "Qi Yuan's Berserker is very outstanding. If he's willing to continue researching the third generation, I'm willing to support him!"
Looking at the two of them arguing back and forth, Qi Yuan acted like a bystander. He acted as if it had nothing to do with him and calmly enjoyed the show.
Zheng Yan looked at Qi Yuan who didn't seem to care and asked in surprise,
"Aren't you afraid?"
"Afraid?
Why? "Qi Yuan said in surprise.
"You've offended Feng Qian so much this time, and you still dare to go to his laboratory?"
"I'm not interested in men, so I won't go to Feng Qian's laboratory!" Qi Yuan said with a shrug.
Zheng Yan heard this and shook his head lightly.
"Assistant researchers don't have much autonomy in the laboratory. If Feng Qian is determined to take you away, Tan Qiu might not be able to stop him!"
"Why don't you consider the Storm Shelter?
My previous promise to you is still valid! "Zheng Yan tried to poach him again.
"Compared to staying in the Black Steel Shelter and being bullied, at least in the Storm Shelter, no one will have any thoughts about you!"
Faced with Zheng Yan's attempt to poach him, Qi Yuan smiled and said, "I'm going to be a second-level researcher soon. I'll have my own laboratory. Feng Qian doesn't have the ability to decide where a second-level researcher goes!"
When the M4 administrator who was summoned by Feng Qian heard this, he looked at Qi Yuan and said mockingly, "Wilderness refugees really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!
Do you think you can become a second-level researcher just because you want to? "
"Assistant Qi Yuan, I'm now officially informing you to report to Councilman Feng's laboratory!"
Qi Yuan, who had been happily enjoying the show, looked at him and said calmly, "I'm Feng Qian's dog.
"Feng Qian's dog?"
The onlookers suddenly fell silent. There were many assistants among them. In front of these administrators, they were always respectful and didn't dare to offend them. This was the first time they had seen such a bold assistant researcher.
Qi Yuan's words not only scolded the M4 administrator, but he also scolded Feng Qian.
Although Qi Yuan had displayed extraordinary talent, anyone who could become a researcher didn't have some real ability. Qi Yuan's boldness could no longer be described as crazy. He was simply digging his own grave!
Feng Qian wasn't some kind, benevolent person who would let bygones be bygones!
On the contrary, Feng Qian always gave people the impression that he was vicious and merciless!
"How dare you!" the M4 administrator shouted angrily.
Although he was Feng Qian's subordinate, he didn't think that an assistant had the right to reprimand him.
As the administrator of the Biological and Mechanical Laboratory who was responsible for the registration and assignment of personnel, although he didn't have a superior position like a researcher, the M4 administrator's position was still above that of an assistant.
Although he couldn't command official researchers, he could easily decide the fate of most of the assistants, especially those who hadn't been assigned.
If an assistant researcher was assigned to a good researcher as a mentor, they could quickly earn academic points and learn advanced techniques and experience. They could quickly become first-level or even second-level researchers.
However, if they followed an evil mentor, even if they had the ability of a second-level researcher, they could still be stuck as an assistant, unable to become an official researcher.
The status of a researcher was superior, but an assistant researcher didn't have any status to speak of. Even if they died in an experiment accident, no one would care.
Wherever there were people, there would be conflicts. Even in the Biological and Mechanical Laboratory, there were assistants who were suppressed by their mentors and even died for no reason.
"Don't be so agitated!" Qi Yuan said calmly.
"Since you dare to help Feng Qian to bite people at this time, you should be prepared to be beaten up. It's not that easy to be a dog!"
The M4 administrator was so angry that he couldn't speak coherently when he saw Qi Yuan insulting him so casually.
He was about to use his authority to call for the security guards and forcefully take Qi Yuan away when he suddenly saw Tanqiu's cold gaze land on him. His body froze instantly and he swallowed the scolding that was about to come out of his mouth.
"Committee Member Tanqiu!
This Qi Yuan is disobedient. According to the rules, he should be punished! "
"Rules?
Whose rules?
Your rules or Feng Qian's rules? "Tanqiu said coldly.
"You dare to touch my people in front of me. Do you really think that with Feng Qian's protection, you can do whatever you want in the laboratory? You don't even care about me!"
The M4 administrator lowered his head and instantly broke out in cold sweat. Although Feng Qian was present, he still didn't dare to face the anger of a fourth-level researcher.
Feng Qian snorted and said, "Tanqiu, if you continue to be unreasonable here, I'm going to apply for arbitration!"
"Then arbitration!" Tanqiu said nonchalantly.
When situations like this happened in other departments, most of them would be mediated by higher-level managers. If the higher-ups didn't want to intervene, they could also ask the Hazard Management Department to mediate. However, in the Biological and Mechanical Laboratory, because Molin rarely intervened in these kinds of disputes, the Hazard Management Department couldn't control fourth-level researchers. Therefore, the laboratory set up an arbitration tribunal specifically to mediate disputes between researchers.
Generally speaking, only third-level researchers would use the arbitration tribunal. Even if lower-level researchers had conflicts, there would be people from the higher-ups to suppress them, so it wouldn't be too serious.
As for fourth-level researchers, they all had their own identities and positions. Usually, they wouldn't fight so fiercely.
Only third-level researchers who were neither too high nor too low would occasionally apply for arbitration by the arbitration tribunal.
This was the first time an arbitration between fourth-level researchers had happened!
Soon, the staff of the arbitration tribunal walked over. Because two fourth-level researchers were involved, the arbitration tribunal cautiously sent out three arbitrators to form a collegial arbitration tribunal.
"This won't end well!" A few researchers who were watching from the sidelines muttered softly.
Even fourth-level researchers had to abide by the arbitration tribunal's decision. Based on the information that had just been revealed, this time, Feng Qian had a high chance of winning and Tanqiu had a low chance of winning. Qi Yuan probably couldn't escape Feng Qian's evil clutches.
The arbitration tribunal was directly under Chief Molin's power, so it was very difficult to bribe them. There was no need for Feng Qian and Tanqiu to step in. The M4 administrator repeated what had just happened with exaggeration.
After confirming what had happened, the three arbitrators quickly came to a conclusion. However, because two fourth-level researchers were involved, they didn't jump to conclusions. Instead, they tentatively tried to mediate first.
"Researcher Tanqiu, Researcher Feng, you're already fourth-level researchers. Why do you have to make things so ugly and let others see you as a joke?
If you don't mind, why don't we all go to my office and have a cup of tea before we have a good talk? "
"There's no need to go through so much trouble!" Feng Qian smiled and rejected the arbitrators' good intentions.
"He's just an assistant researcher. He can't affect my relationship with Tanqiu. Why don't we quickly announce the results of the arbitration so that everyone can stop wasting time?"
The leading arbitrator glanced at Tanqiu and realized that Tanqiu's mind didn't seem to be here. She had already glanced at the clock on the wall several times, as if waiting for something.
The arbitrator shook his head slightly. Since Feng Qian didn't agree to mediate and Tanqiu had no intention of doing so, he could only announce the results of the arbitration to end this dispute.
After the three of them discussed softly for a while, the leading arbitrator said in a deep voice, "After the three of us have agreed to announce the results of the arbitration. The newly promoted assistant researcher Qi Yuan belongs to Feng Qian's laboratory!"
Feng Qian smiled slightly. He wasn't surprised by this expected result. Tanqiu didn't have much of a reaction either. Only Zheng Yan was stunned.
Tanqiu rejected my generous offer and forced Qi Yuan to stay in the Black Steel Shelter. She gave up on Qi Yuan in the blink of an eye?
Was Tanqiu trying to protect Qi Yuan or was she collaborating with Feng Qian to act as Qi Yuan?
The M4 assistant researcher stared at Qi Yuan and said in a cold voice, "It's time to go. I'll help you with the registration!"
"How much longer?" Qi Yuan did not pay attention to him and suddenly asked a question out of the blue.
Tanqiu nodded and said, "He's already here!"
Qi Yuan glanced at Feng Qian and said with a smile.
"Researcher Feng, I'm about to be promoted to second-level researcher. I'm really sorry that I can't report to your laboratory!"
Hurried footsteps suddenly sounded in the laboratory.
Feng Qian looked at the person who came and his pupils suddenly shrank. The person who came was holding the latest issue of Hope.