Memory inheritor

Chapter 132 Joining Hands

Tang Jinxia went to the conference room next door. Shen Qing closed the office door, sat down on the sofa again, and asked with a hint of anticipation, "Now that you've reached an agreement, when can I join your research?"

"We need to do some preparatory work first, probably two or three days," Wei Hongsi estimated.

The project team needs to make some preparations and adjustments for Shen Qing's joining. The official cooperation invitation also needs to be submitted and go through the process. Although there is no difficulty, it will take some time.

"Oh." Shen Qing nodded. "Then what kind of work do I need to do?"

Wei Hongsi said, "First of all, it's about music. We need you to create, record, or select a large amount of musical material that can carry and convey specific emotions."

"After testing, this content will be processed into components of the 'Emotional Reshaping Method.' You can think of this treatment method as a prescription medicine, with the music material you provide being a key ingredient."

"The proportions of this medicine are not fixed and need to be adjusted according to the patient's condition, which requires you to constantly adjust the medicinal materials you provide."

"The purpose of our research is to find a drug ratio that can be adapted to various types of patients, so it requires constant trial and adjustment, which is a rather tedious process."

Shen Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've always been very patient. This work is actually the same as the musical phrases I recorded for you before, right?"

Wei Hongsi said, "They are essentially similar, but much more complex. Not only is there a strict time limit, but the focus is also on the listener's experience."

Shen Qing said confidently, "No problem, I believe I can do it."

This is quite different from her usual songwriting style, and it is indeed very challenging, but not very difficult.

"Yes, it's definitely not a problem for you," Wei Hongsi agreed.

He certainly didn't know Shen Qing's composing skills, but he figured that someone with a formal background in composition from a music academy should be more than capable of handling the job.

Shen Qing smiled and asked, "Anything else?"

Wei Hongsi said, "Furthermore, we need to understand the mechanism by which you use music for self-regulation to weaken the 'psychological virus'."

"Simply put, it means first figuring out how you treat yourself, then summarizing a treatment plan, and then using that plan to treat others."

This is the greatest value of Shen Qing joining this research project.

Wei Hongsi started by talking about music-related work in order to give Shen Qing a greater sense of participation and to prevent her from seeing herself merely as a research subject, which could dampen her enthusiasm.

To everyone's surprise, Shen Qing's eyes lit up after hearing this: "I've always believed that music is very powerful; it can inspire and heal people. You said before that I have immunity and self-healing abilities against that virus, and I thought, if everyone could be like me, wouldn't we be less afraid of this virus?"

Wei Hongsi was somewhat surprised by her perspective on the issue, but upon further reflection, she found it quite normal.

Shen Qing possesses a strong ability to reconstruct her self-awareness. This ability is not innate but largely depends on her cognitive abilities. If she didn't have this mindset, she probably wouldn't have this ability.

Wei Hongsi said with some emotion, "Your idea is wonderful, but it's difficult for others to acquire your ability; it's hard for even a few people to do so."

Shen Qing said, "That's why we need to help them."

"Yes, you're right." Wei Hongsi nodded and then explained the key points of Shen Qing's work to her.

Now that we understand her motivation for taking on this job, many issues become easier to discuss.

For example, Shen Qing needs to provide detailed information about her reaction to the "psychological virus" and her self-regulation process, including her subjective experience. This unique first-hand data and qualitative analysis material are essential for the research.

In addition, Shen Qing herself carries residual "psychological virus," and she may become one of the first to receive and verify new therapies such as "clearing the virus" or "strengthening immunity," testing the effectiveness and safety of the treatment through personal participation.

Considering that Shen Qing is a public figure, Wei Hongsi also proposed some measures to protect her personal privacy, such as anonymizing the source of sensitive data and limiting the disclosure of her personal experiences to relevant researchers. This will not affect Shen Qing's contributions to the research work.

After finishing the main topic, Shen Qing said, "When you told me you were an engineer, I thought it was something like mechanics or architecture. I didn't expect you to be researching these kinds of things."

Wei Hongsi said, "Actually, my research direction is also somewhat related to mechanical equipment."

Shen Qing asked, "So how much time do you usually have left to study music?"

After receiving Wei Hongsi's two suggestions for revising the music, especially the second one, Shen Qing felt that his understanding of music was very insightful. Since he was not formally trained, he must have learned it in his spare time, which made him exceptionally talented.

This stumped Wei Hongsi. He had never studied music; he had only "looked at" a piece of music for Shen Qing once.

However, those skills in the "system" will definitely need to be unlocked through redemption in the future, so it can't be said that they are completely ignorant about them.

After thinking for a moment, Wei Hong said, "Actually, music is my second life."

Shen Qing didn't think he was exaggerating; instead, she nodded in agreement.

Wei Hongsi then asked, "If someone has learned a musical instrument, such as an electronic keyboard or guitar, can you tell from their appearance?"

"Are you testing me?" Shen Qing smiled. "Let me see your left hand."

Wei Hongsi then extended his left hand in front of Shen Qing.

Shen Qing grabbed his wrist and looked at it, then at his fingers and fingertips, and said, "You must have studied guitar for a long time, but you probably haven't touched it in the last few years."

As she spoke, she scratched at Wei Hongsi's fingertips and the side of his index finger with her fingernail. "The calluses here aren't very noticeable, but they haven't disappeared."

She picked at Wei Hongsi's fingertips a few more times. "It looks like he's played an electronic keyboard, but the features aren't obvious. But since you asked, it's highly likely he has. Am I right?"

Wei Hongsi smiled and nodded. He thought to himself, "I hope you're right. At least this will ensure that the memories associated with the four skill options in the 'system' are my own."

Shen Qing said, "If you keep playing the piano, it will be obvious at a glance."

As she spoke, she held out her hand to Wei Hongsi, "Look at my fingers."

Wei Hongsi didn't shake her hand, but examined it closely. He noticed that the calluses on her fingertips were very obvious, while the area near the fingertips became smoother.