[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer":3,"chapter-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-145":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cyberpunk: Cross-dimensional Science and Engineering",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1151536,1495,"Chapter 145 - 135 Osborne Father and Son_2","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-145",145,"\u003Cp>As he said this, the boy saw Peter waving his hand, \"Peter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter also waved back, explaining to Lille at the same time, \"My good brother, Harry Osborne—it’s just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I obviously know which Osborne.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked spirited with his short hair, appearing very cheerful, and key to that, he lacked the off-putting aura other rich heirs had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were that kind of person, he probably wouldn’t be friends with Peter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re doing well—I forgot you’ve already clung to Professor Connor’s coattails.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the brothers met, they hugged, then Harry turned to Lille, \"And who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lille Lee, a partner of Professor Connor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, nice to meet you, I guess Peter has already introduced me, just call me Harry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Likewise.\" Lille bore no ill will toward the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Harry turned and waved over Lille’s shoulder, his smile fading—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille turned around and saw a man in a suit, very prim and proper, walking toward them, followed by a bodyguard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his features, quite similar to Harry’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry lowered his arm and addressed the two,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The big businessman has arrived—I guess that’s the end of our friendly chat, Peter, come back with me later, I’ll give you a ride.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, this man was Norman Osborn, the CEO of Osborne Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman appeared quite decent, but seeing him, one would associate him with those successful businessmen promoted in the United States—or rather, the United States molded him as the archetype of a successful businessman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he didn’t carry the haughtiness typical of businessmen—at least it was almost imperceptible in his demeanour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He surveyed everyone with a quite benevolent expression, though Lille noticed his gaze lingered longer on him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After approaching, he said, \"Peter, congratulations on your acceptance to Empire University, and even joining Professor Connor’s lab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike my son, who still has to put in more effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry rolled his eyes, obviously used to it—though still in a bad mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he looked at Lille, \"And you, I know you, you are Professor Connor’s current investor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, I should be upset, but I hope we can still collaborate in the future—Osborne Group always welcomes talents like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he finished, he reached out his hand, and Lille also shook it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Norman Osborn weren’t the Green Goblin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was indeed a serious capitalist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must be cautious in dealings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille maintained a smile and shook hands with Norman, \"I’ve long heard of you, and I’m also pleased to meet you. Regarding Professor Connor’s choice—I hope you understand that I am his partner, not an investor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are more inclined towards independent research.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I understand, I’m a scientist myself—I must leave now, I still have much work to do today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Osborne father and son get into the car with Parker, Lille had many thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were rumblings that Osborne Group wasn’t doing well, could this be a sign of the imminent birth of the Green Goblin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which version of Osborne Group is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the car, Norman was behaving very warmly towards Peter, as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Peter, you’re becoming more and more outstanding, Professor Connors has always been an authority in cross-species genetic engineering, I’ve wanted to invite him to our company but couldn’t convince him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike some people, he probably doesn’t even know what interspecies transgenics is, let alone what it can do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to explain it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the back seat, Harry rolled his eyes, \"Please, you’re giving me a lesson now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know what your friends are doing instead of always being idle, even needing help to get into college.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the relationship between the Osbornes wasn’t very harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter naturally didn’t notice these things, or rather he knew, but wasn’t good at dealing with them, more often he would just go along with what the other person was saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, with a major breakthrough in the experiment, he was indeed very excited and wanted to share it with his good brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry—this is really cool, you know? Professor Connors actually managed to get a lizard that was less than 40cm long to grow to nearly a meter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that lizard was originally herbivorous, now it can eat meat! Like a dinosaur!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry’s eye roll intensified, he whispered, \"Peter—no one cares about the lizard, okay? Are you on my side or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... looks like I’ve arrived—but Harry, that lizard is really awesome, do you like dinosaurs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry slapped Peter’s back, \"Still on about the lizard—clear your schedule tomorrow night, I’m taking you to the dance—Gwen will be there too, don’t be late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A dance? I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop mumbling, get your clothes ready!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car stopped, and before Peter could say more, Harry slapped his back and kicked him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Peter got out of the car, and the car had driven a distance, Norman suddenly asked the driver to stop and quickly followed Peter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Peter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Norman caught up quickly, the addressed Peter looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Peter—I have something I want to talk to you about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s about Harry.\" Norman paused, seeming to have a hard time expressing himself, and looked very conflicted. \"He... has the same genetic disease as his mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter was stunned, \"But he has never told me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn’t know, but as he ages, the disease will eventually catch up with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman spoke very gravely: \"Interspecies transgenics is not just a project for the company; it’s also my investment in trying to cure Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why I invited Professor Connors to take over the project, because I am really afraid that one day Harry will end up like his mother—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, his body is already changing; he just hasn’t noticed the subtle changes yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having lost his parents in his childhood, his personality turned somewhat aloof, making few friends until things improved in high school; still, he was bullied for being a bookworm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was one of his only two friends, and could even be considered as close as a brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman continued: \"I really need this research to succeed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter just looked stunned, but not stupid, his expression became conflicted and scared: he was afraid Norman was about to ask him to steal research data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Norman didn’t say that; he stared at Peter’s face: \"Listen, Peter, I’m not asking you to be a spy, I just...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your project makes progress, I’m willing to invest—I had planned this from the beginning, only to be rejected by Professor Connors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think about the advancement of this project, it could not only save Harry but also thousands of other patients—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You guys would be heroes, I just hope it can happen faster, I hope it can cure Harry sooner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every word from Norman struck his heart—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could be a hero like those who save Harry, saving thousands of others.\u003C\u002Fp>",1148,"2026-06-03T12:33:12.909Z","2026-06-03T12:33:19.802Z",1,"novelbin.me","a196a74f9e7220bf5b1358abeb8a0e926ec78075bcb2205fac90363c07379c3e","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-146","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-144",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]