"Excellent!"
As the live broadcast lights dimmed, Le Lu emerged from behind the massive camera.
"This should help us quickly bring the situation under control."
Le Lu smiled brightly at the young man before her.
This seventeen-year-old boy had not only achieved success in his own field but had also taken the lead in agriculture on a global scale.
When she first heard the news, she was utterly shocked.
After all, it was agricultural technology.
What was PLANT currently lacking the most? Naturally, it was food.
She had stayed up all night reviewing all the data from He Kui's research. Although it hadn't yet reached the level of mass production, it could at least ensure a self-sufficiency rate of over 60% for food.
This number was astonishing. And this was just the first phase of the experimental fields. By the second phase, they were expected to achieve complete self-sufficiency. And by the third phase?
Perhaps they could even support Earth in return.
Moreover, the entire experiment bore He Kui's signature style—everything went incredibly smoothly.
There were no mistakes or experimental failures; it was completed just like that.
"Thank you."
He Kui smiled, showing no signs of the nervousness he might have felt during the nationwide broadcast.
"Those lines were great too. I didn't expect you to come up with them yourself."
"You might have a talent for our line of work."
He Kui didn't know what was going on in his own heart just now.
But at least every word he spoke was sincere, possessing the power to strike a chord with people.
"It was just something that came to me."
After exchanging a few more words, Lenore approached.
"He Kui, you did well."
"Come with me."
Lenore remained as gentle as ever, seemingly unaffected by the current situation.
The two of them walked out of the studio and soon arrived outside.
The place he was in wasn't a TV station but a room set up within the Supreme Council of April City for temporary nationwide addresses.
As He Kui stepped out, he walked smoothly through the intense, almost tangible gazes of the crowd, making his way with Lenore to Patrick's office.
"He Kui, you've worked hard."
Patrick, seeing He Kui enter, cut off the ongoing communication and spoke.
"It's my duty, Chairman."
"How's the situation with the riots?"
He Kui asked.
"While you were broadcasting, we also deployed troops. The riots have been mostly suppressed."
Patrick replied.
"Many of the instigators were paid to do this, with only a few core members being directly involved."
Given PLANT's previous situation, those who took the money were likely driven by necessity. But since they had done such a thing, there was no way they could be reaccepted. In the end, it would have to be handled strictly by the book.
Wrong is wrong. If anything, they had misjudged the situation.
And for PLANT, such people could no longer be tolerated.
Though more rational now, Patrick's inclination toward a hardline approach hadn't changed.
It was almost certain that each of them would be charged with endangering national security.
Only through iron-fisted suppression could they be deterred.
"Are the experimental fields all under full defense now?"
Patrick's question was directed at Lenore.
"Yes, the PS Armor, Nym alloy, and Mirage particle cloaking are all operational."
"As long as we don't reveal it, they won't find it unless they completely destroy Junius City."
"Good, that's reassuring."
Patrick nodded, then turned his gaze to He Kui.
"Can we trace the internal accounts that spread the Atlantic Federation news?"
"Yes, I've already assigned Sulei's team to handle it."
Thinking about those reports, He Kui wasn't particularly angry.
After all, he had seen this kind of Atlantic Federation propaganda countless times on Earth.
It was just another part of the intelligence war, and both sides were no strangers to such conflicts.
"How much longer until Genesis is ready?" Patrick asked.
"Two weeks, and we can begin testing."
"Good. This time, we must make them pay."
Looking at the devastation in various cities and districts on the screen, Patrick furrowed his brow and slammed his fist on the table.
"Rick..."
Lenore stepped forward upon hearing this and gently grasped Rick's wrist.
Visibly, Patrick's expression softened.
"Don't worry, I understand."
"Hmm."
Seeing that the couple still had things to discuss, He Kui saluted them and left the office.
As soon as he arrived at his temporary councilor's office, Lacus appeared as if she had anticipated his arrival.
She was wearing a pristine white dress, still as lovely as a fairy.
"Your popularity must have surpassed mine by now."
Lacus walked into his office and sat down without waiting for an invitation.
"But popularity means more responsibility, right, Councilor He?"
"I suppose so."
He Kui acknowledged, just as Lacus had said.
In situations like this, all he needed to do was appear in interviews, but Patrick had him deliver a nationwide address to leverage his influence as a genius in PLANT to quickly calm the situation.
Patrick might not understand research, but He Kui's scientific prowess was recognized by both his enemies and friends.
With his assurance and the intense crackdown, it was believed that most of the people who took to the streets would eventually return home.
The more one carries, the heavier the burden becomes.
In this context, he gradually understood why Lacus wanted to retreat from public life.
Of course, he had no intention of running away.
"Has the Mark Knife gone into production yet?"
"Yes! All the tests have been completed, and it will soon begin intelligence missions in conjunction with the Mirage particle system."
Lacus didn't hold back any information.
"Congratulations, then."
After saying this, He Kui kissed Lacus, and this time, she was more submissive than usual.
After a long while, they parted, and He Kui found himself somewhat unaccustomed to the girl so close to him.
Lacus's fair and delicate face was still radiant even without makeup.
"What? Not used to it?"
Lacus hooked her arms around his neck, wearing a charming smile.
Observing Lacus at such a close distance made his heart race a little faster.
"Consider it a reward, Councilor He."
A reward for staying and helping PLANT out of this mire.
"Then I'll take my leave now. We'll have a lot to deal with soon."
With a hint of reluctance in her heart, Lacus bid farewell to the warm embrace and stood up with a smile.
The news of PLANT's successful development of mature Hydroponic Pod technology was bound to spread. Not just the Atlantic Federation, but all nations across the world would undoubtedly be impacted.
The Clyne Faction, currently in control of diplomatic affairs, would certainly have their hands full.
As she spoke, a faint fragrance lingered in the air, and with that, Lacus departed.
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