CHAPTER 37: CHAPTER 37: FIRST OBSERVATION OF THE BRAIN REGION

"President Zhao, come on, wake up now!"

Zheng Lin shook Zhao Xin’an’s head.

"Don’t mind him, President Zhao had a bit to drink at noon and got excited."

Zheng Lin muttered.

"A severe manic patient. He’s often like this, getting overly excited on his own, staying up all night, waking up in the lab yelling and shouting. Even his girlfriend can’t stand him. They have lab separations every month."

"He should be taking lithium carbonate. But he stubbornly refuses to admit he’s sick, insisting it’s the norm for researchers, and refuses medication."

"You don’t understand, only the microbiome does."

Zhao Xin’an opened his eyes, glanced at Zheng Lin, and tidied his clothes.

"Alright, alright, I won’t bring it up again."

Zheng Lin felt apprehensive, fearing Zhao Xin’an would start rambling about various microbiome theories again.

"Dean Zhang, Nurse Qin, it’s now your turn to experience it."

Zhao Xin’an handed a neural connection sensor to Dean Zhang and Qin Si.

"Let me explain first. Previously, Dr. Shen entered the application without listening to the prompts. Now, you need to pay attention and follow my instructions before entering."

"Additionally, to monitor your reaction in real-time, we will synchronize watching the holographic projection. Dr. Shen, come join me in watching. At the time of recruiting participants, each of us must observe and record data."

"This is your first experience, so you’ll enter solo mode. After passing the first level, I’ll activate multiplayer mode and Dr. Shen can join again."

Dean Zhang and Qin Si put on the neural connection sensors.

The screen started displaying "Initializing, signal connecting."

A few minutes later, the synapses on Qin Si’s forehead reacted.

"[Cyan Silk] has connected to the neural system."

The large screen showed Qin Si successfully logged into the Sensory Paradise application.

However, Dean Zhang’s side still showed no reaction.

"Older individuals, or those with weaker brain functions, require some time for the neuronal signal connection."

Zheng Lin explained to Shen Jingqi while recording.

At this moment, Dean Zhang’s temples throbbed briefly, and the synapse signal on the other end lit up.

"There’s a response!"

"[Z] has connected to the neural system."

Dean Zhang’s ID also appeared on the large screen.

"Now, please enter the first level, which focuses on tactile experience. Pay attention to the prompt at the bottom right corner. Following the instructions can guide you through the experience."

The brain region projection quickly appeared on the screen.

"They’ve both received it."

"Now, observe their brain areas."

In the projection, the brain region of [Cyan Silk] in the left hemisphere was flickering.

"You should be acquainted with the dominant functions of the brain regions, right?"

"Yes, I am."

These are fundamental knowledge regarding the different functional distributions of the brain’s left and right hemispheres.

The left hemisphere is mainly responsible for language functions, including speech, writing, reading, mathematical calculations, logical reasoning, and scientific research.

The right hemisphere is primarily responsible for spatial relationships, emotions, imagination, dance, art, and more.

"The response in Nurse Qin’s left hemisphere brain region is more distinct. The midbrain-premotor cortex pathway region is showing red. The limbic system, hippocampus, and amygdala area are also prominently red, indicating she’s currently in a state of thought."

Zheng Lin analyzed Qin Si’s projection.

"Alright, try analyzing Dean Zhang’s brain imaging."

Shen Jingqi focused on Dean Zhang’s ID projection.

The brain region of [Z] on the right hemisphere was regularly flickering, with the area near the midline appearing red.

"Dean Zhang seems to be engaged in some repetitive activity. His dopamine hormone levels have noticeably increased. He might be feeling quite happy now."

Shen Jingqi quickly stated.

Based on his experience, Dean Zhang might be engaged in some sort of ’movement’ at this moment.

The projection becomes reality.

In the first level, Dean Zhang might be experiencing the sensation of wearing "Attack Speed Socks" and "Critical Strike Socks," causing his body to move.

This further activated the dopamine, shown in the brain regions.

Zheng Lin looked at Shen Jingqi with some disbelief, his eyes twice as wide as usual.

"What’s up?"

Shen Jingqi asked.

"Is this really your first time looking at brain imaging? Did you study EEG, MRI, or EEG before?"

Shen Jingqi shook his head.

"This takes at least a year, even for a PhD student specializing in learning to read brain imaging, it took over two years to accurately judge."

Zheng Lin muttered.

"I can only say you observed quickly and accurately. Congratulations to our team for gaining another data expert."

Zheng Lin crossed his arms, feigning humor:

"Makes things easier for me too. Otherwise, President Zhao would keep squeezing me for more."

Shen Jingqi humbly replied: "It’s all thanks to Technology Zheng’s clear explanations, I only grasped a bit of it. It might just be luck this time, I still need to learn more from you."

"You’re too kind, let’s share insights together."

Zheng Lin watched Shen Jingqi.

Shen Jingqi felt Zheng Lin now genuinely respected him. Before, he seemed superficially polite but wasn’t sincere.

"[Z] has passed the first level: time taken 3 minutes."

"[Cyan Silk] has passed the first level: time taken 5 minutes."

Unexpectedly, the aging Dean Zhang was faster than the young Qin Si!

"This data comparison shows Dean Zhang has more neurons than Nurse Qin. However, Nurse Qin has her own advantages. She also experienced nerve breakdowns, followed by nerve growth. This process takes time. Currently, Nurse Qin’s nerve growth is 0.5 times more than before and already surpasses Dean Zhang’s quantity."

Zhao Xin’an felt a bit excited, holding onto the screen’s edge with a trembling voice.

"This can’t be a rare event, right? Out of three people tested at the hospital, two achieved neurogenesis! During previous development, the probability wasn’t even 1%."

"The first level test ends. Please click the bottom right corner to exit the application."

After Zheng Lin finished, the IDs of Qin Si and Dean Zhang showed offline.

"First, let Dean Zhang and Nurse Qin share their experiences."

Zhao Xin’an invited.

"Let’s have Nurse Qin go first, I’ll take a moment to relax."

Dean Zhang’s face showed a rosy hue, clearly somewhat excited.

Streaming into the chair, Dean Zhang caught his breath.

"Alright, I’ll go first."

Qin Si nodded gently.

Her chest slightly rose and fell, trying to calm down.

"I couldn’t see anything inside, but the environment gave me a sense of familiarity. I entered a calm state of thought. During this process, I felt a bit feverish, then my head hurt. After following the guidance and exiting Sensory Paradise, I’m no longer feverish, and the headache is bearable."

Zheng Lin turned to Shen Jingqi:

"I was right!"

"Next, focus on your observed results!"

"Dean Zhang, please!"