The next transformation would take a few days, but that didn't stop them from preparing in advance.
"First, the slow-motion camera has been installed today," Yu Guangli read from his notebook. "It can shoot at 120 frames per second. If all goes well, next time we'll be able to see exactly how Lin Fan transforms."
The last time the transformation was so fast, everyone only felt a flash before their eyes, and the person in front of them turned into a mecha, so they actually couldn't see anything clearly.
"Since we can't start with the main body of 818 for the time being, it will remain where it is. Lin Fan can just go over and touch it when the time comes. However, we want to know whether her heart rate and blood pressure will change accordingly. Doctor Xiao..." Yu Guangli began to assign tasks.
"No problem, I will prepare the equipment. As long as you stick the electrodes in advance, you can see the changing data on the terminal." Dr. Xiao said it was a piece of cake.
"Can the data be synchronized to the big screen?" Yu Guangli had seen those terminals before. The display screen was really small. It was fine for one person to see, but it would be impossible for everyone to see it clearly.
And it is synchronized to the big screen, so the camera can also capture real-time data when filming Lin Fan, which looks more intuitive.
"It should be possible. They are all the latest models. I will go back and try them." Doctor Xiao did not say anything final. If it didn't work, she could also find a solution in advance.
"Is there anything else we should pay attention to?" Yu Guangli asked everyone.
"It's better to pull the stretcher into the laboratory." Song Ren suggested.
It wasn't that he thought Lin Fan was too heavy. If there was a bed, Lin Fan would be more comfortable lying down, and it would also be more convenient for Dr. Xiao to treat him on the spot.
"I've remembered that. I'll bring some first aid supplies when the time comes." Wu Yi stated.
"Anything else?" Yu Guangli asked.
"If the mecha evolves by then," Ke Wenbin asked hesitantly, "and becomes larger than before, will it cause any damage to the laboratory?"
"And we have to consider the situation where Lin Fan loses control..." Zhang Zhaojie said but was interrupted by Jin Sichen.
"She can't lose control. Our special agency's most powerful weapon is on her ear." Jin Sichen pointed everyone's attention to the pair of black earrings on Lin Fan's ears. "There will only be two possibilities: she has no independent consciousness, or she has it. Losing control is impossible!"
Although others may not know about Mr. Qian's abilities, Jin Sichen will never doubt them.
Seeing Jin Sichen's confident words, the other people in 623 looked at each other silently, unable to refute.
"When they were renovating, 623 was completely reinforced. Even high-intensity blasting can't break the walls. Ahem... Lin Fan's mecha's status is unknown, but..." Yu Guangli pondered for a moment, "It shouldn't be enough to tear the house down."
He thought for a while and said, "However, I'd better ask the whole building to avoid it when the time comes."
As the administrative center of the 800-square-meter office building, its defense is extremely strong. It only looks ordinary on the outside, but its interior is actually made of many high-tech materials. Even the high-intensity bombardment of the bombers next door cannot penetrate its defenses.
Of course, this refers to normal circumstances. As for Lin Fan’s situation... he can only take it one step at a time.
"Is there anything else to add? Let's put our heads together and strive for success this time?" Yu Guangli hoped that the deployment would be comprehensive without any omissions.
No one spoke. Everyone still remembered the shock of the last transformation, so they prepared everything they could in advance, hoping not to stand still for too long next time.
"Captain Song," Yu Guangli suddenly said, "Please be on guard when the time comes, just in case."
Song Ren stood up and said firmly, "I guarantee that the mission will be completed."
Li Chunhua also stood up and expressed his opinion.
"Okay, let's end this meeting here!" Yu Guangli announced the adjournment of the meeting.
The night was deep and everyone went their separate ways.
Lin Fan hardly spoke during the meeting, except for a few answers when he laughed, and then he listened attentively to what others said.
On the way back to the villa area, Jin Sichen asked Lin Fan, "Are you scared?"
Lin Fan didn't say anything, just smiled faintly at him.
Jin Sichen could see that the smile came from the heart, but there was no trace of a smile...
Time passed quickly, and Lin Fan spent several days leisurely. Occasionally, he could feel a little bit of happiness, and the thought that life was hopeless no longer appeared frequently.
On the day of the transformation, as soon as the afternoon shift started, Dr. Xiao brought Wu Yi to the activity room to apply the electrodes to Lin Fan. Because they had to lift his clothes, Song Ren and the others avoided him.
Many electrodes were attached to the temples, neck, chest, elbows, and two things that should be blood pressure cuffs were tied around them.
These electrodes had many wires attached to them, which Wu Yi gradually gathered into a single piece, inserted into a flat box, and placed in Lin Fan's trouser pocket.
Lin Fan had seen people in the hospital carrying mobile electrocardiograms, devices as big as a chalk box. The one in Wu Yi's hand was barely the size of a cell phone, and even the flattened wires were wider than it.
"This is the latest product and it's not yet widely available outside." Doctor Xiao explained with a smile when he saw Lin Fan staring at it.
The popularization of high-tech equipment always proceeds from top to bottom. Lin Fan nodded in understanding.
After getting ready, the group headed towards the laboratory.
In front of Lin Fan were Dr. Xiao and Wu Yi, behind them were Song Ren, Li Chunhua, and Jin Sichen was far behind. She looked particularly impressive, surrounded by such a large crowd, but she felt extremely empty inside.
Is she afraid? I don't know. She has long lost the ability to be afraid.
If there is still... I guess I'm afraid.
At this moment, she suddenly felt a sense of relief.
Yes! She truly felt a sense of relief, even if it was only a hint.
She was glad she couldn't experience fear.
Lin Fan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, glanced back at Jin Sichen, and continued walking forward.
Jin Sichen stopped where he was and resisted the urge to step forward to stop him.
She'll eventually get to this point! he said to himself.
No one can predict whether this step will be good or bad.
Jin Sichen, who was walking last, could see that Li Chunhua also had a gun on his waist today. It wasn't a common gun, it was a bit short and fat, probably a special 800mm weapon.
Li Chunhua didn't know what was going on. He thought that carrying weapons was just a precaution and had never thought about what he would face.
Jin Sichen calmed himself down, swallowed hard, and chased after him.
No matter what, he would stand by Lin Fan's side!
The laboratory was no different from last time, except that there were many more cameras in the corners.
The huge screen on the wall was also on, but it was not showing surveillance footage, but some irregular lines and numbers.
Those are Lin Fan's heart rate, blood pressure and other values, which have been synchronized on the big screen.
"Lin Fan is here." Yu Guangli greeted happily.
Lin Fan didn't want to pay attention to him and walked to stand in front of 818.
Yu Guangli didn't care at all, his attention was all on what was about to happen.
Zhang Zhaojie rubbed his hands, feeling both excited and worried.
Ke Wenbin pursed his lips, feeling very confused.
Xia Jing held the notebook with a frown on his face, his heart pounding like a drum.
Doctor Xiao and Wu Yi stood against the wall after entering. Kuang Li was also standing there. When he saw Lin Fan stop, he silently gripped the stretcher's armrest.
Everyone leaned against the wall, standing in a corner. Only Song Ren and the other two moved forward a bit, but they also kept a certain distance, not getting too close.
Jin Sichen stood directly opposite Lin Fan, and Song Ren, Li Chunhua and Jin Sichen stood in a triangle, surrounding Lin Fan in the center.
"You can open it when you are ready." Yu Guangli said this and then fell silent.
No one urged them, everyone was waiting silently.
More than a dozen people concentrated and held their breath, and the laboratory was so quiet that it seemed as if no one was there.
Lin Fan slowly stretched out his hand, gradually shortening the distance between him and 818, and stopped just before touching.
Everyone held their breath, widened their eyes, and waited for the final moment.
After a long time, so long that everyone thought Lin Fan might give up, she suddenly pressed it down.
With a "swish", everyone's eyes blurred and Yu Guangli subconsciously pressed the timer in his hand.
The mecha is out!
It has evolved indeed!
Unlike the previous all-white mecha that was over 2 meters tall, this mecha is taller.
Excluding the high-standing feathers, the height from the top of the head to the ground is nearly 2.5 meters.
The black inner armor resembled snake scales, arranged in an orderly pattern. The outer armor had more structure than before, becoming wider and more majestic.
And it is very eye-catching, with many more red blocks.
The top and sides of the head armor, the top of the shoulder armor, the front of the chest armor, the forearms, the back armor, the hips and the legs of the mecha all have large areas of red. The bright red and white color combination is more beautiful and has a stronger visual impact.
The engine on the back changed from a square to a diamond shape, and was black like the eyes, indicating that it had not yet been started.
Both the inner and outer armor have a subtle metallic luster, which is not eye-catching, but hard to ignore.
"Lin Fan!" Jin Sichen took several steps back, forcibly suppressed the fear in his heart, and shouted with his head raised.
The narrow green eyes lit up instantly!
Lin Fan felt dizzy, as if his head was about to explode. He suddenly opened his eyes when he heard the sound, and when he looked down, he saw Jin Sichen's face.
This time, Jin Sichen's face was very clear, and so was his surroundings. But... he seemed to have become shorter...
No! It's not that he has become shorter, it's that I have become taller.
Lin Fan keenly noticed that her perspective had become higher, and she raised her hands in front of her eyes.
When the others saw Lin Fan move, they couldn't help but gasp.
Li Chunhua widened her eyes.
Song Ren opened the holster, held the gun in his hand, and stared at the mecha in front of him.
Lin Fan looked at the black hands and felt the same as what John Woo said.
Slim and smooth, it feels like it is wrapped in thin metal without any heaviness.
She clenched her fists briefly and then opened them again. Hmm, pretty flexible.
My head still hurt, throbbing like someone was drilling into my brain. The rumbling of breathing echoed in my ears again, and my vision began to blur.
Lin Fan turned around.
The people standing by the wall couldn't help but press back tightly, wishing they could retreat into the wall.
Li Chunhua took three steps back, and the sense of crisis made him subconsciously reach for his gun.
Song Ren resisted the urge to retreat and stood firmly where he was.
Only he knew that his muscles were tense and trembling slightly. His hand was already slowly pulling out the gun. If the mecha across from him made any unusual movement, he would shoot without hesitation.
Lin Fan turned around and saw Song Ren who was ready to attack and Li Chunhua who was on guard. He didn't feel any threat at all.
She wanted to take another step forward, but suddenly her vision went dark. The huge dizziness made her feel as if her internal organs were surging out. The excruciating pain that tore her whole body made her instantly weak, and she collapsed without support.
Song Ren was tense when he suddenly saw the mecha disappear and turn into Lin Fan. He rushed forward in two steps to pick him up and put the gun back at the same time.
Li Chunhua also ran over to help, followed by Jin Sichen.
The three turned Lin Fan over and discovered that she was still awake, not asleep. Her face was just pale, she was sweating profusely, and she looked like she was about to faint.
"Stretcher!" Song Ren shouted from behind.
After waiting for a while and hearing no movement, Li Chunhua looked back and saw that the group of people were still clinging to the wall.
He rushed over with disgust and pulled the stretcher, and at the same time brought Kuang Li, who had been holding the handrail, over.
Song Ren carefully placed Lin Fan on the bed.
"Lin Fan, how are you?!" Jin Sichen asked anxiously while holding Lin Fan's hand.
Lin Fan's awakening this time is a new breakthrough, and the mecha has also undergone major changes, but will these cause a greater burden on Lin Fan?
"Doctor Xiao!" Jin Sichen shouted anxiously.
Dr. Xiao naturally couldn't move. Song Ren and Li Chunhua half-carried Dr. Xiao and Wu Yi over.
Lin Fan looked at Jin Sichen with a weak breath, trembling as he wanted to say something.
Jin Sichen put his ear close to her and heard her muttering: "Is it okay? Is it okay..."
Jin Sichen felt extremely sad, and a tear couldn't help but slide onto his sunglasses.
He couldn't help but use his other arm to hold Lin Fan's head, covering it with his whole body, and said in a trembling voice: "It's okay! It's okay! It's really okay! Lin Fan, it's okay now..."
Hurry, hurry, everyone, vote to help Dr. Jin wipe his tears.