Su Ran was transferred from the emergency ward to a regular ward, but she was still covered in medical equipment.

The people around who came to watch didn't say a word, they just sat quietly by their side, day after day.

Leading medical experts are also conducting research and proposing solutions. Combining these findings will help to see if this problem can be solved.

But many more people know that they may not be able to find a solution.

The aging of bodily organs is irreversible.

Genetic diseases are currently incurable.

During the days she was in a coma, Su Ran was unable to perceive the outside world; she only felt that she was in a very dark room.

The blue screen, emitting a faint light, was the only thing she could see while she was unconscious.

【Hello, host.】

Su Ran was somewhat curious. Was this the system's core? Was it a string of data or an independent entity?

"Is this your true form?"

[It's neither quite right nor wrong. The system has no physical form, isn't supported by data, and is a product beyond this world. Its true form might simply be a point of light.]

[Depending on the system's task, some physical objects or light screens will be reflected so that the host can understand them.]

Su Ran didn't delve into it. If that's the case, then there's no basis for research, and it can't be developed. The system is probably a product of nature.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a god.

"How long have I been unconscious? How long will it take for me to wake up with current medical technology?"

Su Ran asked what was on her mind. She still had so much to do. Although she had left some manuscripts on the subsequent development of technology, she felt that there was still too much to do.

There's so little that can be accomplished in six months, and so few plans that can be made, but she doesn't regret it. If she had another chance, she would still buy "annihilation".

[Host, based on your current physical condition, you cannot continue for much longer, as your organs and bodily functions are rapidly deteriorating, gradually leading to old age.]

In other words, your actions have violated the laws of this world. The chicken feet basin shouldn't have disappeared at this time. Cause and effect are cyclical; you bear too much karma, and the overlap of these karmas can only be repaid with your personal lifespan to stabilize the laws of nature.

Your body is now nearing its limit; at 99 years old, any further burden of karma could cause you to pass away.

Su Ran's body looked tiny under the contrast of the light screen. She sat cross-legged in the small dark room. Hearing the system's words, she felt somewhat relieved and had never felt resentful.

One life for a nation's hatred.

It was worth it.

To her surprise, she still had the possibility of waking up. She thought she was going to say goodbye to this world, but she was able to wake up, so she could do more things.

[Host, if you continue to carry this karmic burden, you will simply vanish from this world without any chance of reincarnation. You are only nearly 30 now, is it worth it? You have a bright future ahead of you; if you could live a peaceful and prosperous life, would it be worth it?]

The system finally revealed her true thoughts: she was now living a life of ease and success, with a bright future ahead and a peaceful existence, instead of being covered in tubes, suffering from severe aging, and facing an impending life-threatening crisis.

Is it really worth it?

Su Ran didn't answer immediately; the little voice in her head was also having a conversation. A long time passed, so long that the system thought she had regretted it. But seeing the smile on Su Ran's face and the joy in her eyes, the system knew.

She never regretted it.

"System, based on the current development situation, I have calculated that it will take China twenty years to become the world's number one, and it will take a hundred years or even longer to eliminate the chicken feet basin."

"I didn't experience that era; I only learned about it from books and from what they said. But if you study and learn about it, you'll find very detailed explanations about the human body. Where does this information come from?"

"731".

"Only by learning about history and visiting people who lived through it can we understand what their lives were like and what their experiences were like."

"Going to the research institute, I learned how painful it is to be held back by technology, to be suppressed in all aspects, and to have talent’s return hindered. Those 44 satellites have been a constant reminder to our predecessors."

“I can’t forget. The more I learn, the more shocking it becomes. I’ve lived enough these years. At least I can die without regrets.”

Someone always has to move forward, right?

[Host, since this is your own decision, I cannot interfere. In your final moments, the system will do everything in its power to help you.]

"mutual encouragement."

Let's encourage each other.

Su Ran knew that when she died, the system would be freed from its bonds. She was grateful for the system's arrival, but she would also be reluctant to let it leave.

You have to give up something in order to gain something.

...

When Su Ran woke up, the first thing she saw was the snow-white ceiling, and the slight movement of her fingers immediately alerted the people next to her.

"Sis, you're awake! Is anything bothering you? I'll call the doctor right now!"

When Su Chen saw his older sister open her eyes, he immediately pressed the call button, and the doctor arrived quickly.

A full-body examination was performed on Su Ran, but the results were the same; nothing changed.

A hint of reluctance flashed in the doctors' eyes. They had heard about Su Ran's deeds and were unwilling to let such a vital national asset leave us like this.

Su Ran didn't think too much about it. She knew her own body best. Hearing Su Chen's chattering voice beside her, she was glad she didn't have the strength right now, otherwise she would have slapped him.

Where's your boyfriend?

Su Ran's voice was hoarse. She had already suspected something about the two of them. That damned Jiang Zhi had broadened his horizons long ago.

Thinking of Jiang Zhi, Su Ran smiled.

I just don't know whether this person goes to heaven or hell after they die.

The Golden Triangle remains a particularly chaotic area even today.

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