Chapter 46: Seventy Years Ago 5

  Section 1

  The blue flame of the petroleum gas was spouting out, illuminating the small hut with a warm glow. Inside the room, there was one person, a living being. The flames were approaching him row by row, but he stood firm, though his eyes betrayed a hint of fear as he gazed at the fire, imagining it to be the warmth of sunlight. He had to pass this test, as a Labour Party super agent and battle hero, he must be fearless, he must confront the fierce flames that had almost burned him to death in the past. Fire was his only weakness, how could the party leader's top warrior have a weakness! He must be invincible, he must become steel, he is Haixing.

  It's getting hotter and hotter, the flames are just inches away, his feet move slightly, his muscles tense up, he has no way to retreat, he suddenly closes his eyes, takes a leap forward, and rushes into the flames. The intense burning pain mixed with the pungent smell of charred flesh assaults his senses, just like last time he was burned, he doesn't scream or yell, but he doesn't dodge either, letting the fire burn on his body, the pain sensation gets less and less, the skin and flesh on his body recover faster and faster, until fully recovered. He opens his eyes, enjoying the flames, as if taking a bath...

  The secret base where Haixing is located is not far from the secret laboratory where Lǐ Fēngnián is. If Lǐ Fēngnián is the bait, then Haixing is the sharpest fishhook. At this moment, the fishhook is tempering itself, hoping to be invincible; the bait has completely collapsed, screaming hysterically in the room, trying to destroy everything he can see, but the one thing he dare not touch is that notebook, which is a reality he cannot face.

  On the shattered glass fragments, Li Fengnian found his face rippling and distorting. He was terrified, pressing his hands against his cheeks, feeling his face jumping as if it were about to detach from his hair, his body, everything in an unstable state. He tried to calm himself down, thinking of nothing, praying that his faith did not allow him to seek help from any gods, and could only pin his hopes on himself, believing that man can conquer heaven, believing in his own will.

  Fortunately, when Li Fengnian went crazy, no one came to his room. Everyone was in their own disguise, which was boring and long-lasting. No one wanted to stay with the amnesiac, as amnesia was equivalent to mental illness at that time. Who would want to stay with a mentally ill person?

  When Li Fengnian returned to normal, it was already afternoon. He had finally become the normal and ordinary Ming Ke's husband again. He had calmed down. To transform back into Li Fengnian, he must rely on that notebook, and he must rely on himself. If he goes crazy again, he will definitely be controlled by them and become a real experimental product. That way, there would be no peace forever.

  The secret base of the Prussian Ghost Squad, the Dark Ghost received news that the Super Soldier program was restarted. He was furious and thought that only Germans could be the strongest in this world. The dignity of the Prussian Empire must not be trampled on, Prussia must lead all technology, and Prussia cannot be surpassed. The Ghost Squad paid a bloody price to obtain the Super Soldier serum, destroyed the Super Soldier laboratory, and Professor Ivanov was already killed. Several trusted subordinates injected the serum and sacrificed themselves for the country. How can Russia continue to produce super soldiers? They must be destroyed again.

  The Dark Ghost dispatched his trusted war general, and the ghostly squadrons lurking within the country of Roshan poured out in full force. The specters roamed everywhere, searching for the latest laboratory of the Super Warrior. Such a large-scale espionage operation, how could it escape the notice of Deputy Director Mensak, who was like a spider weaving webs everywhere? Mensak wasn't in a hurry to hunt them down; he wanted to ensnare all the ghosts. He lightly laid out bait, gently guiding the ghouls' line of sight towards the ancient castle.

  The starfish finally passed the most painful and terrifying test, after being forged in fierce fire, he became the strongest iron warrior of Roshen country, the loyal guardian of Party Chief Dalin. A series of experiments were conducted around him to develop a super warrior team, but they always ended in failure. However, the starfish became more and more powerful - knives and axes, guns and bullets, all seemed like scratching an itch when used on him, and he could survive in any extreme environment. The starfish was constantly trying to find his limits, but the Sixth Bureau Director disagreed with risking the lives of the few remaining super warriors, even Party Chief personally asked about Haixing's training situation. Haixing was equipped with the best equipment and enjoyed the highest treatment in Roshen country, Haixing was a national treasure, who dared to gamble with the life of a national treasure?

  Dr. Ming Ke Fu, also known as Li Fengnian, was confined deep within the ancient castle, unable to see sunlight every day. The laboratory where he was located was prominently marked with large letters - "Super Warrior Laboratory". On the surface, the strict guard seemed to have a slight loophole, and experimental personnel frequently entered and exited, bringing back wine. These special agents wore white coats, as if afraid that others would not know they were from the Super Warrior Laboratory. In the cafeteria, they did not avoid talking about it, and the enlisted soldiers eating there could hear them with just a little attention. Li Fengnian's entry and exit were completely restricted; he ate in the laboratory, lived in the laboratory, and used the equipment inside at will. The people here no longer called him "doctor", but instead addressed him as "professor". The person in charge here showed respect for Professor Li in his words, admiring his abilities.

  Li Fengnian didn't quite believe this group of people, everything was abnormal. He clearly hadn't done anything, so how did he become the leader? Others could switch shifts and leave, why did he have to be trapped here? Li Fengnian didn't ask questions or complain, he controlled himself, he didn't want to lose control and go crazy again. During this period of time, apart from studying his notes, he was also studying himself, step by step probing the secrets of his own body.

  Section 2

  Menshik was in the office, staring at the national map, thinking seriously about something. Suddenly, a knock on the door made him very annoyed and he shouted "Come in" with great displeasure. The one who knocked on the door was none other than Sasha, who had been thinking of Mingke day and night. She pushed open the door anxiously and walked in.

  "Good morning, Director."

  "Good morning, Sasha."

  "Director, how is Ming Ke now? When can he come back?"

  "Didn't I tell you not to disturb me unless it's something important?!"

  "But Meiko has been gone for a long time and there's no news of him at all!"

  "He's involved in a top-secret operation that you're not cleared to know about, and I'm not going to tell you anything! Get out!"

  "But Director, I heard he's participating in the Super Warrior experiment again? Didn't the Super Warrior program get shelved after that accident? He's completely lost his memory, what's the point of him participating?"

  "Sasha, watch your behavior! How can you spread rumors about leaking state secrets?! Where did you hear this from? I will deal with this matter seriously."

  "I... I just occasionally hear..."

  "This time I'll pretend I didn't hear anything, but don't let it happen again. Get out!"

  Sasha held back her tears and left the room. With a woman's intuition, she felt that something was not quite right. How could such a top-secret matter be known to so many people? What kind of research could someone who had lost their memory participate in? In the previous accident, Ming Ke was the only survivor, and no one had asked him anything when he was hospitalized or discharged. Why was he suddenly taken away without any news for so long? Sasha felt helpless, and her worry about her loved one grew stronger.

  A busy day passed quickly, and it was time to get off work. Sasha was still unaware of it until her colleagues urged her to get off work. She didn't want to go home, thinking about Mingke all the time. The amnesiac Mingke seemed like a different person, and her love for him grew stronger, unable to extricate herself. Her husband's departure made her feel like every day was a year, and she couldn't sleep at night, tossing and turning, hugging his pillow and fantasizing about his return...

  At the same time, Sasha's lover, fake Ming Ke, was also thinking of Sasha. Li Fengnian was filled with guilt and love for this woman, entangled in whether to continue being Ming Ke or return to being Li Fengnian. Being Ming Ke would not hurt his beloved Sasha. However, he also missed his revered country, revered organization, and could not bear the thought of betraying Sasha, the organization, the country, his dear comrades, and millions of brothers and sisters. How could he live in peace?

  Along with anxiety and entanglement, in the dark, that face was crawling, muscles twitching. Li Fengnian's head hurt, his thoughts were chaotic, he couldn't feel any changes on his face at all. A face without a hint of humanity, like a ghostly face, actually wanted to fall off from his face, is a face without skin still a human face? Is a person without a face still a person? Was he a human or a ghost after all?