Crossing Time and Space, I Have Experience

"Alright, everyone else can leave."

Old Wang waved a hand, dismissing the irrelevant people before looking at Skye. "Dr. Pym comes with his own laboratory. Later, see what he lacks and supply it from our laboratory. Also, allocate another one billion dollars in research funding and transfer it to Dr. Pym’s account."

Skye: "…Mm."

One billion dollars in a single move—one-fifth of the company’s liquid capital. You never know how expensive things are until you’re the one running the household.

Fine, I’ll give you face in front of outsiders. I’ll deal with you tonight.

Pym looked cold on the surface, but inwardly, he approved.

Director Wang wasn’t bad. He was a good man.

Though this building only had thirty floors, it had cost no less to build than the Stark Industries headquarters R&D building. More than 1.5 billion dollars had been invested into it over time. It ranked among the best in the world and embodied twenty years of his hard work.

He took it with him wherever he went.

However, some of the equipment inside was rather outdated.

Ever since he had transferred most of his shares to his daughter, he had bought dozens of cars, several villas, and even tanks. He shrank them with Pym Particles, kept them in his pockets, or hung them from keychains. He had spent far too much money.

He really was a little short on cash now.

He couldn’t casually sell Pym Technologies shares, nor could he bring himself to ask his daughter for money. Director Wang’s one billion dollars had come at exactly the right time.

Though he couldn’t bring himself to thank him aloud, he silently remembered it. If there was ever anything he could do to help Director Wang, he definitely would—

As long as you don’t steal my technology.

"Dr. Pym, would you show us around?" Old Wang asked with a smile.

Pym nodded.

Together with Skye and Fitz, the four of them entered the laboratory.

Old Wang and Skye did not think much of it. As outsiders, they could not see the intricacies, but the more Fitz looked, the more shocked he became.

He recognized every piece of equipment inside and could name them all.

The S.H.I.E.L.D. Science and Technology Division already had plenty of excellent equipment, but there were still some things they truly did not possess. It was not because they lacked money or materials, but because they lacked the theories and technologies to build them.

Scholars never acknowledged a supreme scholar, and scientists had always refused to yield to other scientists. Yet now, Fitz was completely convinced by Dr. Pym. He was truly incredible and absolutely qualified to be my mentor.

"Dr. Pym, the Quantum Realm is too mysterious. It may take some time to develop a Quantum Suit or Quantum Shuttle that can travel through it safely."

Old Wang had figured out Pym’s personality. He knew that being overly tactful would instead provoke his dislike, so he got straight to the point. "There are two matters that are most important right now."

"What two matters?" Pym asked.

"The first is researching the Quantum Computer, and then the more advanced Quantum Brain. This is technology that can change the world and give people everywhere better lives," Old Wang said.

Pym nodded.

This was what they had paid such a huge price to bring him here for.

He was an expert in artificial intelligence. He knew what the virtual technology launched by Azeroth Social Network Company meant, and he also knew the limitations holding it back. The greatest limitation was insufficient computing power.

The technology was indeed difficult, but with the relevant knowledge Director Wang had provided, he was confident he could complete the Quantum Computer within a year and the Quantum Brain within two.

Old Wang continued, "The second matter is improving the Ant-Man Armor."

Pym instantly became wary.

Director Wang still wanted the Ant-Man Armor?

"Don’t worry, I’m not interested in the Ant-Man Armor. I can grow and shrink myself too."

Old Wang waved his hand and hurriedly said, "I only want to rescue Janet and truly figure out what is going on in the Quantum Realm. We have to go in and take a look first. Your body can no longer handle it, and you don’t trust Hope to do it. I think I’m the most suitable candidate."

Pym fell silent.

Shrinking the human body with Pym Particles caused certain inexplicable chemical reactions. Over time, they severely damaged bodily functions. He no longer dared to wear the Ant-Man Armor.

Otherwise, it would be no different from courting death.

The Quantum Realm was too dangerous. His daughter definitely could not go, so someone else had to be found.

The key question was: who?

"The Quantum Realm is very dangerous."

Pym reminded him, "Director Wang, you can send someone else in."

"I said I’m the most suitable candidate."

Old Wang said calmly, "As a leader, how can I hide whenever there’s danger and make my subordinates go instead? Besides, the Quantum Realm affects a person’s mind. Ordinary people can easily lose themselves under those circumstances, but I’m confident I can remain rational. Most importantly…"

He smiled, calm yet confident.

"Even if the calibrator is damaged, even if I take off the Ant-Man Armor, I’m confident I can return from the Quantum Realm!"

"I have experience with crossing time and space!"

Hearing Old Wang’s words, Skye’s mouth twitched.

Others might not know, but don’t I know you? You’re absolutely not that kind of person!

Fitz, who had received a S.H.I.E.L.D. education, instantly regarded Old Wang with reverence.

I followed the right person. Director Wang really isn’t like Director Fury. Whenever there’s danger, he always goes himself, unlike Director Fury, who either plays hide-and-seek or makes phone calls to get others to do it.

They were both directors, so why was the difference so huge?

Pym had no idea where the man before him got such confidence.

But since he was the Immortal Iron Fist and could produce such profound knowledge of quantum mechanics, he probably was not bluffing.

No matter how he looked at him, though, this was the type of person who feared death and cherished his life. Grand declarations might fool children, but they would not fool an old hand like him.

If Director Wang truly faced a threat of death, he would definitely send his subordinates in, or run as far as he could. He would never take a risk for no reason unless he was certain there was little danger.

Maybe…

It really could work?

"The Ant-Man Armor alone isn’t enough. That armor is technology from more than twenty years ago. It’s time to upgrade it too."

Pym still felt it was unsafe and shook his head. "I’ll build a Quantum Tunnel. You can enter the Quantum Realm through it. It won’t take too long. As long as the money is in place, one year at most."

One year… Old Wang smiled.

Whatever.

I’m saving your wife, not mine. This doesn’t have much to do with me, so you have the final say.

Just let me try on the Ant-Man Armor for fun and take a trip to the Quantum Realm to broaden my horizons.

"May your cooperation be fruitful."

Old Wang turned and left the quantum laboratory.

Fitz’s matter had finally been settled. Next, he still had to fulfill Simmons’s request.

Actually, Dr. Pym himself was also a top scientist in biochemistry. If he were asked to research the Super Soldier Serum, it was not as though he would necessarily fail.

He had a doctorate in biochemistry, not quantum mechanics.

The way Simmons had looked at Dr. Pym back then had been even more eager than Fitz’s. He wondered whether Fitz had noticed and what he thought about it.

But one person’s energy was limited.

Dr. Pym would definitely devote all his energy to saving his wife, so someone else would have to be found for biochemistry.

"The five Azeroth No. 3 Iron Soldiers have already been delivered. General Ross… should be making his move soon, right?"

"If he still doesn’t act, I’ll have to act personally!"