[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-arrival-in-1994":3,"chapter-arrival-in-1994-arrival-in-1994-chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Arrival in 1994",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2352506,4601,"Chapter 25","arrival-in-1994-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>Outside, the storm raged and the sky was pitch black; inside a large house, faint lights glowed, barely illuminating\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>several laborers in work clothes, armed with guns, fighting a slow retreat, while an old man, a child, and a woman stood at the doorway, ready to flee at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Velociraptor’s fierce eyes held a look of hesitation—a rare emotion—its simple mind struggling to decide which target to strike first, and for a moment, the scene froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can a Velociraptor be this smart? Can it think?” Ye Nan whispered. Humans are human because they think; beasts act on instinct—that’s why even animals that seem clever remain mere beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Velociraptor’s behavior had surpassed Ye Nan’s expectations—it was thinking. That proved it possessed genuine, rudimentary thought, not just blind instinct. Once such a creature was unleashed, it would soon grow into a cunning hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s impossible,” Ellie hesitated. “Modern dinosaur research isn’t precise, but their intelligence shouldn’t be this absurd—even this one, a Velociraptor, the so-called smartest dinosaur.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unless…” Ellie glanced warily at Hammond, then continued, “unless this Velociraptor has been genetically modified—or had some gene transplanted into it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t surprising Ellie would say this. The government had always been secretive, and some civilian doctors were gene experts. Ever since the Lianbangzheng Prefecture introduced the concept of psychic abilities, gene and cell manipulation became mainstream—many experts worked in this field. Since Dr. Hammond could clone dinosaurs, gene transplantation wouldn’t be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hammond smiled faintly at Ellie’s accusation. “I built Jurassic Park to attract tourists worldwide. Restoring dinosaurs is the island’s core purpose. As for genetic modification…” He paused. “Don’t worry—this Velociraptor hasn’t been genetically altered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you mean other islands have genetically modified dinosaurs? That’s terrifying,” Ellie said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a doctor—though only in archaeology and geology—she knew of certain mad scientists in the scientific community. She knew these lunatics sometimes caused disasters that forced the Lianbangzheng Prefecture to clean up their messes, just like the dinosaurs escaping now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. They’re on another small island, completely isolated. Only our researchers are there. As long as those beasts haven’t gained enough intelligence to operate a boat, there’s nothing to fear.” Hammond’s eyes gleamed with irritation as he glared at Ellie. Inquiring into others’ research was always improper—unless you were the financier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you all doing over there? Come help us!” The laborer leader shouted at Ye Nan and the others, who were hiding nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that their lives were at stake, they no longer showed respect to their employers. Life mattered more than money—if you were dead, money meant nothing. Their attitude turned hostile. Had they not needed these men for escape and survival afterward, they’d have dragged them over as human shields long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have any plan?” Ye Nan frowned, staring at the massive creature so close by. The air reeked of the Velociraptor’s foul breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Velociraptor wanted to eliminate all prey at once. Though it advanced step by step, it hadn’t launched an attack—only herded them together, giving Ye Nan and the others a sliver of time to strategize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What plan? Run. If you escape, it’s luck. If you die, it’s bad luck. Don’t expect us to keep attacking—it’s too terrifying. Small arms are useless against it.” The laborer leader snapped. If not for these people luring them here, they’d have fled already and never faced this monstrous dinosaur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of his dead comrades, he regretted it—why had he brought his brothers here to build? When hiring them, each one had promised safety: “The behavioral detection system and power defenses are unbreakable.” Now he realized: trusting a merchant’s word was suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The storm outside is fierce—running away is no different from fighting a Velociraptor. It’s pure chance. Why not fight it? Try to kill it—that’d be far better.” Hammond coaxed with his silver tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hammond still trying to lure them to their deaths, the laborer leader aimed his machine gun directly at him. “If you hadn’t lured us here, I’d never have brought my brothers! Now we’re in danger, and you still want me to die? Fuck you. If you want to go, go yourself—I’m not moving. If you try to stop us, I’ll blow your head off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hammond’s face darkened as the gun pointed at him. He trembled at the black muzzle. “Let’s talk calmly. Let’s talk calmly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ellie watched Hammond held at gunpoint. Her expression was grim. Though she’d been threatened and attacked before during digs, this was the first time someone had pointed a gun at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Nan glanced at the laborer leader, a flash of cold light in his eyes. Even now, they were squabbling among themselves, forgetting the enemy stood right before them. These laborers were stupider than the Velociraptor. But for now, they still needed them. Ye Nan forced himself to speak: “Brother, don’t rush. Let’s talk this through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have nothing to talk about. Listen: today, whether you like it or not, you’re letting us leave. I know this is an island. The only ways off are controlled by you. So you’ll come with us.” The laborer leader barked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, in danger, he wouldn’t care if his employers lived or died—he could leave freely, even turn traitor. But here? This was Jurassic Park. Dinosaurs roamed everywhere. Hammond’s men were everywhere. Most importantly, it was an island. To escape, they needed Hammond’s help. That’s why he’d wasted so many words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Listen, brothers—you’re only after money. If you help us kill this dinosaur, I’ll give you one hundred million U.S. dollars. How’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>",929,"2026-06-21T03:32:50.781Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cc840e413aff17df948fc3ce4bccd7878da5215dc9171e7ec64ff3b4092cb6c5","arrival-in-1994-chapter-26","arrival-in-1994-chapter-24",643,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Farrival-in-1994-cover.jpg"]