The laboratory was silent when the experiment ended.
There were no deafening cheers or heated discussions.
There was only silence.
Yes, the experiment had ended, but it was a vague statement, different from saying "the experiment was successful" or "the experiment failed."
To say that the experiment ended only indicated that something had happened, that there were results, and that these results were unlikely to change.
The terms "the experiment was successful" or "the experiment failed" were not applicable to describe the outcome of this experiment.
However, from the current outcome, the experiment was a success.
Both "Ziongzong" who remained and "Ziong MingDe" who were transferred out had entered a stable state within their bodies, gradually reaching normal levels of bodily function. It was only a matter of time before they woke up.
However, from a long-term scientific research perspective, the experiment had failed.
In simple terms, there were issues during the experiment process, but the results were successful.
To put it another way:
When conducting a chemistry experiment, there are steps and precise instructions for each step, including specific requirements for measurements.
Usually, if we strictly follow the instructions, we can achieve the expected results.
However, during the experiment, due to someone's operational error, there was a deviation from the prescribed steps. Instead of correcting the mistake, the experiment continued, and the originally expected failed experiment ended up with successful results.
Clearly, this situation could not be regarded as a successful experiment.
If possible, scientists would immediately repeat the experiment with the "incorrect step" to see if the same results would occur again and to analyze the reasons behind it.
In simpler terms, whatever happens, it should be explainable with the knowledge we possess.
However, in the actual experiment, the equipment supporting Ziong MingDe experienced an overload and stopped functioning for a period of time. It was only after an emergency repair that it resumed functioning and was used again.
In theory, the experiment should have failed as the parameters recorded by the measuring instrument during that time were significantly deviated from the normal values.
But the experiment succeeded anyway.
Yan and Dr. Murata, as well as the scientists, researchers, and assistants who participated in this experiment, were all happy about the success of the experiment.
However, they couldn't be truly happy because of the unscientific process.
"Do it again."
Yes, doing the experiment again was the shared aspiration of these researchers at this moment.
But it was also something they couldn't achieve at this moment.
The conditions for redoing the experiment did not exist.
Even if they did, it would be a long time in the future.
Such circumstances undoubtedly brought these researchers great frustration.
Among them, only Yan quickly recovered.
With his wealth of experience and having executed countless experiments, he was used to this sense of frustration.
The more one learns, the more they realize their own insignificance.
Yan was someone who was always eager to learn, who understood humility and self-assessment, and wouldn't let confidence lead to downfall.
Looking around, Yan noticed Manranyama Uminari sitting in the corner with a pale face.
A smile crossed his lips.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Uminari, I completely forgot about you," Yan said with a smile as he walked towards Manranyama Uminari, patting his shoulder forcefully, as if to help him shake off his nervousness and unease.
For Manranyama Uminari, as a non-researcher and a pure observer with no knowledge of the experimental principles, he watched the researchers tirelessly busy and tense throughout the experiment, encountering unexpected equipment failures along the way, and finally ending in silence…
To an outsider like him, it completely looked like a scene of a failed experiment.
And the success or failure of this experiment held significant meaning to him…thus, he sat stiffly, unsure how to accept the result of the experiment.
"The experiment was a success, Uminari. We were all a bit shaken, which is why it's so quiet," Yan said in a relaxed tone.
His words brought back some color to Manranyama Uminari's face, but the researchers behind Yan, upon hearing this, wore an expression of doubt.
Their gaze focused on Yan's back, the intensity of which made it clear that even without turning around, he understood the need to come up with an explanation for what he just said.
This wasn't a situation where an expert could simply spout nonsense and take advantage of the ignorance of the common people.
"Colleagues, I must first apologize to all of you because there is something that I have not explained," Yan calmly turned around, smiled, and said.
"Previously, the materials and instructions provided to all of you were written with the parameters of an ordinary person in mind. However, as you all probably already know, Ziong MingDe's physical condition, as well as the rest of you who participated in the experiment, far exceeds that of an ordinary person. I believe this is also the main reason why some of the equipment exceeded its load limits and shut down during the experiment…"
"But even under these unexpected conditions, we successfully completed the experiment. The evidence is that the two of them are now in a stable physical state. We just need to wait for them to wake up. As for the accidents and the loss of a small part of the experimental data that occurred during the experiment…"
At this point, Yan deliberately glanced at Manranyama Uminari beside him, then shifted his gaze back to the researchers.
"With my abilities, as well as the abilities of all the outstanding individuals present here, although it will require a lot of effort and time, the missing data can be reverse engineered. And once we calculate these missing data, we will surely understand the true reasons behind the accidents that occurred in the experiment just now."
As soon as Yan finished speaking, Dr. Murata applauded, not deliberately cooperating with Yan, but genuinely moved and convinced by his words. This was followed by exclamations of agreement and admiration from everyone, gradually forming the scene that should accompany "experiment success."
With the situation now stable and having successfully stepped down, Yan looked at Manranyama Uminari again.
The man who had experienced ups and downs just now no longer showed any signs of panic, but there was also some hesitation in his expression.
Yan knew exactly what he wanted to ask.
"Don't worry, Uminari, we all understand that today's experiment was just preparation… and as I promised, 'she' will be revived, just like we value her."