Chapter 69: Research Institute No. 21
In the afternoon at two o'clock, after passing through many guards, the bulletproof car finally stopped in front of a metal gate. This gate was embedded in the mountain and was very huge.
As Chu Jiang got out of the car, the driver drove away on his own, leaving him alone standing in front of the tightly closed metal gate.
Chu Jiang looked up and saw that the gate was at least twenty meters high and nearly ten meters wide. It didn't seem like it was meant for people to enter and exit, but rather for giant creatures.
Looking around, Chu Jiang noticed numerous traces of artificial excavation on both sides of the mountain. Among them were some dark and gloomy openings. If he dared to mess around here, he would likely be immediately suppressed and shot into pieces by heavy firepower.
Chu Jiang calmly made a phone call, "Mr. Han, I've arrived."
"Okay, I'll come out to pick you up."
A few minutes later, a small metal door opened separately on the large metal gate, at a normal height.
The door slid open sideways, and before it opened, there was no visible gap at all. It can be said to have a high-tech feel.
A man in his thirties wearing a white coat came out from behind the door. He wore glasses, was slightly thin, had a friendly face, and had a smile on his lips.
"Welcome to Research Institute No.21."
After shaking hands with Chu Jiang, the researcher named Han Zhengde, who was a level three researcher, led the group inside.
"Nice to meet you. I'll be the researcher in charge of conducting a comprehensive test for you today. I've already reviewed your information, and the person who recommended you is Li Buhuo, right?"
"I know him well, so don't worry, I'll take good care of you."
While looking at the interior design of the building, Chu Jiang asked, "Can you help me cheat?"
Han Zhengde paused for a moment and replied, "No, I can only provide you with some convenience within the rules and regulations."
"Okay, thank you."
To be honest, Chu Jiang hadn't expected this. Li Buhuo seemed to have quite a good network, being familiar with both the headquarters and those who worked outside year-round.
Inside the research institute, the main color scheme was white and silver, resembling the interiors of spaceships in movies. The floors, walls, and ceilings were made of metal, and the interior was divided into multiple areas, each with its own function.
According to Han Zhengde, this place covers hundreds of thousands of square meters. It has seven floors above ground and fourteen floors underground, making a total of twenty-one floors.
The name of the institute is also related to the number of floors here.
In addition, this comprehensive test will only take place on the first, second, and third floors. It will not go to other places.
As Chu Jiang moved forward, he didn't see anyone until he passed through several metal detection doors and a closed gate appeared in front of him.
Han Zhengde went up to verify fingerprints and iris, and by the way, he had Chu Jiang do a "visitor certification."
"Only by entering here, can you be considered officially entering the first floor."
As Han Zhengde's words fell, the gate opened, and to Chu Jiang's surprise, he saw a spacious hall inside.
There were employees coming and going inside, some were answering phone calls from behind the glass counter; some were holding documents as they passed by; some were adjusting elevator equipment and platforms.
On the right side of the hall, there was even a huge screen. Some idle employees were sitting casually in the seats in front of the screen, drinking coffee and chatting with colleagues.
Everything here looks normal, without a hint of anything strange. If someone didn't know, they might think it's a high-tech company working long hours.
The two of them entered without causing any ripples. Han Zhengde took the lead and walked ahead, saying, "Come on, let's give you a thorough check-up first."
Crossing the hall, they entered a quiet medical area.
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Chu Jiang went through a set of physical examinations and it felt similar to what he had experienced at the hospital. They measured his height, checked his vision, blood pressure, and also performed tests like blood routine, ultrasound, gastroscopy, and electroencephalogram.
The only difference was that there were more projects here, and they were more complex. Some of the instruments used were completely incomprehensible to Chu Jiang.
For example, in the final step, a staff member brought Chu Jiang in front of an old mirror. The mirror was embedded in an antique dressing table made of discolored black wood, giving it a vintage appearance.
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Since the medical area of the research institute doesn't accept external patients, there are few patients, and as a result, the reports are produced quickly.
Half an hour later, Han Zhengde held a thick stack of reports and said to Chu Jiang, "There's nothing major wrong with your body, but you're a bit anemic."
"As for the extent of being invaded by ghosts, overall, it can only be considered basic. However, your right hand has been severely affected, and there are some signs of invasion in your eyes."
"So, after officially joining, I recommend that you follow the response plan provided by the research institute."
Chu Jiang nodded, "What do we do next?"
"We need to see which type of ghosts are present on your body, so we have to test it at the experimental site."
"But first, there's something..." Han Zhengde hesitated, "I don't know if you'd be willing."
"Just say it," Chu Jiang remained calm.
Han Zhengde nodded, "You were adopted, right? The medical examination just now collected your blood sample."
"If you're willing, we can help you search the police's internal DNA database. Maybe we can find your biological parents."
"Don't worry, I can guarantee that the related information won't be leaked; if you still mind, you don't have to check it."
Chu Jiang didn't expect the other person would say this, he hesitated for a moment, but ultimately said, "Go ahead and check."
Although Chu Jiang didn't plan to find the irresponsible parents, he wouldn't resist the chance to know their identities too much.
He also wanted to know what reasons made those parents abandon a healthy baby boy.
"How long will it take?"
"Don't worry, it will be quick. Take the special passage, and you can get the result after one day."
Chu Jiang nodded, "Speaking of not checking, won't you be held responsible?"
Han Zhengde shook his head, "I do comprehensive testing, mainly checking your body, not your household registration. That doesn't fall within my scope of work; it's something extra that I voluntarily do."
In other words, if Chu Jiang officially joins, the organization will still conduct checks in the future.
But at that time, it will be taken over by other departments, and they may not necessarily tell Chu Jiang the result, so it is better for Chu Jiang to figure it out now.
Next, Han Zhengde took Chu Jiang and went up to the second floor in the elevator.
The two entered a vast open area, where the ground was simulated to resemble a wild wasteland with uneven terrain.
However, there was something abnormal about this place. Although the lights were bright, it felt eerie as soon as they walked in, as if there were many lingering supernatural forces here.
After a brief introduction of the key points, Han Zhengde walked into the adjacent observation room with Chu Jiang.
Inside the observation room, there is a Ghost Master on duty to prevent the test subjects from losing their sanity and potentially harming the researchers.
