All the data indicated that the research experiment materials had been destroyed due to uncontrollable issues. However, the data in his possession hadn't yet shown any reports regarding the destruction of those human subjects.
Zhou Yi began to browse the limited image data. The image data he had was more like a monster encyclopedia than an experimental record.
Huge in size, a terrifying giant python like an ancient creature. A super shark with bone spurs and a similarly enormous size. A lion with shedding fur and an explosive increase in muscle mass. And a gorilla with two deformed giant hands.
If something like this fell into the hands of that Hollywood screenwriter, it might become fresh horror material. But unfortunately, this was just a cruel biological experiment in real life. Zhou Yi didn't have time to feel sentimental about these things that were already dead, he needed to know the true core of this experiment and how far it had progressed.
Finally, he found some clues from these incomplete data. It was an accident report. The content indicated that a lab assistant was attacked by an experimental creature in an accident and was infected with a virus soon after, leading to a pathological change. Detailed report explanations and the entire process of the pathological change were attached.
Zhou Yi finished reading the entire explanation report, and the content of the report made him feel horrified. The process of pathological change in this unfortunate assistant was terrifying.
First, the entire body began to experience mild spasms, followed by symptoms such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, and mental confusion. This situation lasted for more than an hour. After that, the assistant was declared dead from a medical perspective.
However, the data showed that this was only the beginning. The assistant's body tissues began to undergo large-scale necrosis after death. This necrosis started from the inside out, in just a few hours. The assistant turned into a corpse that had been rotting for a long time.
And that wasn't the scariest part. The most terrifying thing was that the corpse began to regain its ability to move and started acting according to its most primitive instinct: to eat. This reanimated corpse attacked all living creatures it could sense. Its bloodlust and hunger were completely uncontrollable.
Unaware of what was happening, two security guards were attacked and underwent the same transformation. To control the sudden situation, the report indicated that they had checked and disinfected all related personnel. The report was now at its end, with only the final academic analysis remaining.
After reading the report, Zhou Yi's only feeling was this: if this was a bio-weapon the US military had requested Umbrella to develop, then they had succeeded. This thing was indeed lethally destructive and not just limited to a specific area.
However, this kind of thing absolutely could not be allowed to exist in the world. Once leaked, not only countries but the entire world would face a huge impact. All of humanity could face the choice between life and death.
But this problem, unfortunately, was not something Zhou Yi's other identity could solve. The Dawn Knight was indeed a superhero admired by countless people, but he couldn't possibly shake a multinational giant corporation. Not to mention anything else, the tens of thousands of salaried workers under the corporation wouldn't support him doing so.
And Zhou Yi's identity as a billionaire was even less capable of doing such a thing. Umbrella's industries were incredibly vast, and Zhou Yi's abilities couldn't affect it. Unless, as Alfred had revealed, Umbrella's research was sabotaged by someone with malicious intent, causing it to erupt. This would then cause a huge impact on Umbrella.
If that happened, he could indeed rally Tony and some financial giants to swallow this behemoth. But deep down, he still didn't want that situation to happen. It was too dangerous.
"Medusa, help me send the information in my hand to Phil Coulson from last time. Tell them I need their help, and it's best if someone brings a plan to see me!"
"Yes, sir. I will transmit this message immediately. Also, sir. Mercury Tech has prepared what you requested. Should I arrange for them to deliver it to you?"
"Send it over with the new equipment, Medusa," Zhou Yi instructed calmly. This should have been something to be happy about, but he didn't feel happy at the moment.
A mountain of things weighed on him, and even with his extraordinary energy, he felt a sense of exhaustion. Sometimes, he wanted to lay down all the burdens and live a life that only concerned himself.
But the superhero career was like a drug, with an irresistible allure. By now, he had fallen in love with this thrilling life. He could give up his current wealthy life and return to the ordinary life of an average person. But he could no longer abandon this heroic career.
Reviving his spirits, Zhou Yi thought about finding something to eat to fill his empty stomach. He had been busy all day, and the French Cuisine he had at noon had long been digested.
However, when he got on the hotel elevator, he unexpectedly found an acquaintance inside.
"Huh! Jean, what are you doing here?" Standing in the elevator was Jean Grey. At the moment, she was staring thoughtfully at the elevator control panel, obviously deciding which floor to go to.
Seeing Zhou Yi, Jean Grey seemed a little surprised, or rather, the expression on her face was a bit strange.
"I'm going to grab something to eat. You know, sometimes when you're doing research for a long time, it's easy to forget things."
"Like eating?" Zhou Yi gave a mischievous grin and pressed the button for the restaurant floor, turning to her. "Since we ran into each other, why don't you join me for a meal? I'm pretty hungry myself!"
"What?" Jean Grey asked in surprise. "That doesn't seem right. You know I have a boyfriend."
"Hehe, my dear Jean!" He reached out and pulled Jean Grey into a wall-hug in the elevator. "What's gotten into you today? Are you mad at me? Or do you want me to reveal our relationship and completely knock that idiot Scott out of the running as a competitor?"
"What am I mad about!" Turning her face away uncomfortably, Jean Grey didn't dare to meet Zhou Yi's gaze.
"Really, you're not mad?" Zhou Yi lifted Jean Grey's chin, looking at her shy expression, and lowered his head. After a long while, Zhou Yi once again occupied this place he had defined as his territory. Compared to last time, Jean Grey's performance was more awkward, as if this skill had regressed after being untested for a long time.
He was like a thirsty traveler, exerting all his strength. And Jean Grey, who had initially wanted to resist, quickly lost her strength.
After a long time, until the elevator gave a slight jolt and stopped moving, Zhou Yi slowly separated from Jean Grey. At this moment, Jean Grey was already somewhat weak, and her normally bright eyes now resembled a pool of water, filled with ripples.
"Now, I can really feel that you're not angry. So, would you like to have dinner with me? Beautiful Miss Jean Grey!"
"Okay, just this once!" Jean Grey murmured softly, as if speaking to Zhou Yi, and also to herself.
"After the first time, there will naturally be a second. Isn't that right?" Zhou Yi held Jean Grey's slender hand, speaking confidently and gently.
At this moment, Jean Grey seemed to have completely lost her ability to act on her own, simply letting Zhou Yi do as he pleased.
The two of them walked directly into the restaurant. At Zhou Yi's arrangement, the waiter quickly began to serve the delicious French Cuisine to the distinguished guests.
The chef here offers the classical French cuisine style. This cuisine originated before the French Revolution and was popular among royalty and nobility, later classified by Escoffier.
The head chef of the classical cuisine style has exquisite skills, and the ingredients must be of the highest quality. Commonly used ingredients include lobster, oysters, steaks, and champagne. It is mostly based on wine and flour as the sauce, then condensed, with a rich and mellow taste, often garnished and thickened with butter or cream.
The traditional French menu here has a total of 13 dishes to choose from. Although each dish is not large in portion, it is delicious and exquisite. The first dish is generally a cold appetizer. Then comes the second dish, soup. The third dish, a hot appetizer. The fourth dish, fish. The fifth dish, the main course. The sixth dish, a hot plate. The seventh dish, a cold plate. The eighth dish, sorbet. The ninth dish, grilled food and salad. The tenth dish, vegetables. The eleventh dish, dessert. The twelfth dish, savory snacks. All the way to the thirteenth dish, dessert.
This extensive selection of dishes also meant a sufficiently complex dining etiquette. Generally, many people aren't very accustomed to this classical style of French Cuisine. This led to the rise of the new French dining. After all, this simplified approach is well-suited to the modern pace of life.
Originally, Zhou Yi had planned to guide Jean Grey through the complex dining etiquette, and perhaps throw in some subtle flirtation. But to Zhou Yi's surprise, Jean performed very naturally, even more skillfully than he did.
"Seriously, you're really surprising me!" Zhou Yi said, teasing Jean Grey while savoring the exquisite French Cuisine. "Honestly, I was even hoping to see you make a fool of yourself, you know?"
"I haven't been exposed to such table manners for a long time. Honestly, I thought I was being a bit awkward!" Jean smiled gently, rare for her, showing a touch of aristocratic grace.
"No way, you performed perfectly!" Holding Jean Grey's hand, Zhou Yi showed a look of admiration.
"Really? Well, that's great!"
The two exchanged glances and laughed, revealing an unusual understanding between them. Honestly, Zhou Yi really hadn't expected Jean Grey to be so receptive to him. It was as if she had suddenly let go of all her concerns. She was acting a bit out of character.
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