In the 21st century, cancer was undoubtedly worthy of the title of terminal illness.
Not only because of the unpredictable pathogenic mechanism and the difficult to detect early symptoms, but also because once it developed to the late stage, after cancer cells spread throughout the body, there was almost no absolutely effective treatment.
Especially for lung cancer, whether or not one could survive in the end was basically up to fate.
However, this was the 21st century, an era where an ordinary flu could plunge the world into a crisis.
After the 22nd century, with the widespread use of nanomachines, living organs, and implants in the medical industry, cancer was no longer a big problem.
At least, it was no longer called a terminal illness.
In this prosperous Utopian era, as long as money was in place, a person could not die.
Even if they died, they could come back to life in another form …
"Congratulations, Ms. Vera, your lung cancer has been cured. I hope you cherish your hard-won health … In addition, welcome to the 22nd century. The Freezing Human Rights Protection Foundation will contact you later and explain to you the things you need to pay attention to and how to start a new life."
In a trance, Vera, who was sitting on the hospital bed, heard the doctor standing next to the hospital bed read these words.
It was like what had just been cured was just a small cold, but it was not worth mentioning.
However …
Is the latter something worth congratulating?
22nd century, that is to say, this time I woke up 100 years later.
Waking up in this world without me is better than sleeping like this …
A trace of sadness surged in her chest, but looking at the doctor standing by the bed, Vera politely and weakly said thank you and watched him leave the ward.
"You have just had surgery, and your body is still recovering. It is better to lie down."
Hearing the concerned voice from the side, Vera slowly turned her face and saw a young nurse standing there, looking at her with a smile.
"Thank you …"
"You're welcome, taking care of patients is our job." With a smile on her face, the nurse continued, "My name is Qian Xiuxiu, what about you?"
Isn't my name on the medical record?
Although she thought so, she still politely introduced herself.
"Vera Pulyuy."
"Vera Pulyuy? There are very few foreigners here. You are the first dormant I've seen with a foreign face here. "
"I was naturalized in 2022."
"I see," the nurse said with a gentle smile. "It must have been hard to sleep for 100 years. Have a good rest first. I'll bring you dinner later. "
"I'm not sleepy …" Vera, who was sitting with her back against the pillow, said softly, "Just now, I had a very, very long dream."
Hearing this, the nurse's face showed a trace of surprise.
"Although I haven't tried dormancy, in theory, I shouldn't dream in frozen dormancy."
If that was the case, it would be an incredible discovery in the medical field.
Up until now, the combination of neural access systems and cryo-dormancy technology had always been the most cutting-edge research field in academia. It was the first time she had heard that someone could have dreamlike memories after being frozen dormant.
Most people only needed to close their eyes and open them to come to the present from the past.
However, this kind of esoteric thing was still a bit too far for an ordinary nurse like her.
"What kind of dream was it?"
"It felt like … I was looking back at the past 20 years of my life." Vera showed a weak smile on her face. She stared at the ceiling with a complicated look and continued, "I saw my childhood self, and I saw a … very, very familiar person. He said a lot to me through a thick layer of fog."
She couldn't remember most of the memories of the dream clearly after waking up. She just vaguely felt that she seemed to have missed something very important.
"Incredible, you can remember the things in the dream so clearly." Qian Xiuxiu's face showed a surprised expression. She said in a relaxed tone, "But hearing you say that, I remembered a rumor."
"What rumor?"
"That is the story of another dormant. When he woke up, he told us that he felt that when he was asleep, his parents stood by the bed and talked to him a lot, insisting that his parents were still alive and wanted to see them. But in fact, they had already passed away decades ago. "
Qian Xiuxiu seemed to think that the story she told was too bizarre, so she smiled embarrassedly and said.
"Of course … we all agreed that it might be because of the longing for his parents that he had hallucinations."
"I'm sure it was not an illusion!" The volume of her voice rose a few decibels uncontrollably. Vera, who suddenly realized that she was too excited, took a slow breath, and quickly calmed herself down. She slowed down her tone and continued in a low voice, "If it was an illusion … the person I saw in the dream must not be her, but him."
Qian Xiuxiu stared at the emotional patient for a while, then her tone became gentle.
"It is not an easy thing to leave the life you are familiar with, but I believe that the relatives, friends, and lovers who sent you to this era must have greater courage. Even if it is to live up to their courage and expectations, please be strong and live in this new world. "
Vera seemed to agree with this statement. She was silent for a while and nodded lightly.
She suddenly thought of a practical problem and couldn't help but whisper.
"Speaking of which, the hospitalization fee …"
"You don't have to worry about this." The nurse said with a gentle smile, "Most of your expenses have been paid before you went dormant. As for the excess, about two days ago, when a noble came to visit you, he paid all of it. "
The expression on her face gradually changed from surprise to disbelief, and the bitterness in her chest gradually turned into a trace of unconcealable excitement.
Her hands that were squeezing the quilt trembled slightly.
Although she knew it was impossible, she still asked with a trembling voice.
"Who … is he?"
"He didn't leave his name. He just asked me to bring you a message."
"What message?!"
The nurse's face reddened slightly as she looked at Vera, who was questioning her emotionally. She whispered.
She then whispered, "He only said … I miss you so much."
The moment she heard these words, Vera's face turned red. She slowly slid down on the bed and buried her hot face in the quilt.
Ah …
It must be him!
Even if he has become a hundred-year-old grandfather, it doesn't matter at all!
The important thing is that he is still alive!
The original gray world was suddenly dyed with color again in an instant. Even the pure white ceiling suddenly became a bit brighter than before.
Although no one had told her that she had a place in this world, at this moment, she felt that every cell in her body had been given a new meaning.
I want to see you too …
I want to see you soon.
…
Pan-Asian Cooperation headquarters.
Li Guangya, who was sitting in his office, was drinking coffee and killing time during his lunch break.
Wei Song, the office secretary standing next to him, hesitated for a moment, but he finally couldn't help but speak.
"Mr. Chairman."
"What's wrong?"
"With all due respect, you shouldn't have done that unnecessary thing …"
In any case, it was not good to speak in the name of others.
Especially the kind of words that could be misunderstood.
Li Guangya instantly guessed what his secretary was complaining about. He smiled happily, put down the coffee cup in his hand, and leaned back in the office.
"Really? But don't you think this will be interesting? "
Hearing these words, Wei Song suddenly felt a little confused.
Although it was his idea to wake up that person from dormancy and increase Academician Lu's concern for this world, he never thought that the chairman would add so much drama to himself.
After all, many things were just speculations based on unofficial history. If the other party didn't have that idea at all, wouldn't that be awkward?
"But if Academician Lu knows …"
"Then he will definitely not blame me. I just gave him a push. Whether to take that step forward or not, the choice is still up to him," Li Guangya said slowly. "Besides, who can prove that I have been there? You? Will you betray me? "
"Of course I can't betray you."
"That's good." Li Guangya continued calmly, "By the way, go and say hello to the people at the Security Bureau and see if there are any familiar people who are dormant … If there are, tell me immediately. Or don't tell me at all. Try to thaw them as soon as possible. I will reimburse the expenses directly."
Wei Song smiled bitterly and nodded.
"… Okay."
I feel like this guy is using too much force …
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