The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

Chapter 2 Secret Research
A classified research institute in Qingdao.

At this time, people were coming and going, and everyone's expressions were quite serious. Countless computers were working, countless researchers were busy processing data, and many people transferred from other research institutes were being assigned tasks.

This research institute is a bit strange. People exchange pleasantries with each other, but they don't seem to know each other well. Even when they do talk, it's only about work.

The reason is actually because this secret research institute was only established today.

Standing beneath the giant screen in the central hall of the research institute, two people dressed in white lab coats seemed somewhat out of place in this environment.

They were the heads who had been temporarily assigned to this research institute...

Looking at the bustling scene before him and listening to the reports coming from all directions, Xu Chenggong couldn't help but sigh:

"The orders came down just a few hours ago, and they're already in operation."

Xu Chenggong is a brain science researcher who is quite well-known in the academic circles of Daxia. He is already sixty years old and was just transferred to this temporarily established research institute today.

Wang Zhi, who was standing next to him, was also quite old, looking to be at least in his fifties. He was a genetics research expert and the deputy of this secret research institute.

Hearing Xu Chenggong's words, Wang Zhi nodded and said:

"From project initiation to personnel assignment, it only took seven hours. That's really efficient."

Xu Chenggong immediately added:

"But you study genetics and I study neuroscience, how did we end up working together on this project?"

"Dreams are related to the brain, but what does that have to do with your genetics?"

"Old Wang, you'd better give me a good talking to."

Wang Zhi couldn't find the connection either, he just said:

"Let's wait for orders."

"My lab equipment is being moved here. We'll discuss anything else later."

"Speaking of your past life... no, speaking of your dreams, what were you doing?"

Neuroscience expert Xu Chenggong laughed heartily, somewhat proudly: "To be honest... I have unparalleled skill in mind manipulation in my dreams."

Geneticist Wang Zhi shook his head, indicating that Xu Chenggong was still not good enough: "In my dream, I have wings on my back, and with one flap of my wings I can travel two or three miles. Even the fastest eagle is no match for me. Not to mention muscle changes, I can even control my bones."

At this moment, another middle-aged man hurriedly arrived at their side:

"Teacher Xu, a new order has been issued."

"Immediately sort and categorize the questionnaires; our task timeline is..."

"Only 72 hours."

He spoke these words with great seriousness and solemnity.

Undoubtedly, this puts immense pressure on them.

The middle-aged man handed the document in his hand to Xu Chenggong, the leading neuroscience expert, and continued, "Professor Xu, the requirements are all written here. Please call me if you need anything."

After saying that, the middle-aged man hurriedly left.

Xu Chenggong looked at the documents in his hand and gave a wry smile: "Old Wang, it seems we're in for a lot of work."

He pointed to the document and said, "Look."

Wang Zhi squinted at a few lines on the document, and then everything went black.

1. Roughly categorize dreams according to the time of the dream.

2. A summary rating will be given based on the abilities demonstrated in the dream.

3. Pay attention to faction classification, and report any dreams with anti-human tendencies immediately.

4. Further examination will be conducted on individuals with special abilities.

5. The time limit is strictly limited to 72 hours and must not exceed 72 hours.

This document is classified as top secret and must not be disclosed.

After reading all this, Wang Zhi complained somewhat helplessly:

"So many demands? Seventy-two hours, and a city of thirty million people in Qing City, are you kidding me?"

"No wonder they gave them so many men..."

"We need to categorize them by dream time and then rate them by ability. This means we're divided into two groups, which doubles the workload."

Xu Chenggong pulled out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and mumbled, "I don't know why there's such a rush for something like this..."

"Could this be some kind of mind control weapon? Is that why they're taking it so seriously?"

Wang Zhi shook his head: "You're a neuroscience expert, why are you asking me about this kind of science fiction?"

"But do you think it's possible?"

"A weapon to control the brain?"

"Moreover……"

"This also requires assigning levels according to ability..."

His expression turned serious: "What exactly do they know?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Chenggong's expression changed, and his mind was in turmoil.

Does this mean that some of these dreams have already become reality?

What made the higher-ups so urgent? What exactly happened?
At this moment, genetics professor Wang Zhi broke the silence. As he spoke, he reached into his pocket and said, "Old Xu, I'm going to make a phone call home."

"I probably won't be able to go back in the next few days."

"Stop smoking for now. Quickly gather everyone in the meeting room and let's draft a plan."

Wang Zhi walked away, while Xu Chenggong put the cigarette he was holding back into the cigarette case.

"Xiao Wu!"

"How's the manpower confirmation going?"

"Get everyone together in the meeting room, group leaders and supervisors!"

……

……

Jiang Chuan returned home.

I want to catch up on sleep, but I'm not really sleepy right now.

However, he was clearly not in a good mood to place orders, so he just lay in bed scrolling through Douyin (TikTok).

Most of the short videos I see on TikTok are related to this dream.

Some bloggers claimed to be the reincarnation of the Jade Emperor, others said they used to perform for the emperor, and still others announced that they were Qin Shi Huang in their past life...

Most of these things are just for fun, and at first they are quite enjoyable, but after a while, after seeing and hearing them ramble on, it gets boring.

However, judging from Douyin (TikTok), it seems that all schools across the country have given students a holiday after they filled out the forms today.

It wasn't just the students; everyone was filling out that form.

Everyone who uses a smart device received a text message on their phone asking them to fill out the questionnaire.

Even those who have difficulty using smartphones are given paper questionnaires by the community for surveys.

If someone doesn't fill it out, a dedicated customer service representative will call to ask why they haven't, and demand that they fill it out immediately.

While watching inattentively, my mind was wandering to other things:
"This has caused such a big commotion today..."

"Looks like they're serious."

"But why?"

"It's just a dream... Is it really worth taking this seriously?"

"That's true. Simply dreaming isn't important, but when it's this common, it's extraordinary."

"It is indeed necessary to control such a large-scale event."

Regardless, the feeling that a storm is brewing is very strong.

It seems something extraordinary is about to happen.

Just like when the questionnaires were handed out today, there was a shout in the class that "A great era has arrived."

Watching on TikTok, it seems everyone is extremely excited about it.

It seems that the ordinary daily life is about to pass, and a new era is rushing towards people like a tsunami.

Jiang Chuan held up his phone, lost in thought:

"Are dreams... really past lives?"

Do past lives really exist?

"Then what was I in my past life?"

Buzz!

The vibration of his phone interrupted Jiang Chuan's thoughts. When he came to his senses, he saw that it was a message from Shen Jing.

Open the chat window, and you'll see a video sent by Shen Jing.

The video's cover image reads: "[What did today's questionnaire reveal? Let's see my speculation]".

Shen Jing then sent a message: "Brother Chuan, look, things are really about to change."

Jiang Chuan opened the video out of curiosity.

But I didn't get any reliable, useful information.

Because what the person in the video said was all nonsense; the main point they were trying to make was very simple:
This means that the higher-ups have begun to pay attention to this matter, and it is very likely that this "past life memory" will lead to a new reshuffling of the current social structure.

After watching the video, Jiang Chuan told Shen Jing not to have any false illusions.

But before he could send the message, he saw a message from Shen Jing: "Brother Chuan, wanna rank up?"

Jiang Chuan stared at those four simple words for a moment, then replied:

"Screw you, wait until I wake up."

Shen Jing sent a sad panda emoji, then remained silent.

Jiang Chuan continued watching Douyin (TikTok), and eventually fell asleep.

He slept very soundly.

Of course, I still didn't dream.

(End of this chapter)