“That’s precisely why I can’t go with you. I don’t want to be a burden to you, and I don’t want people to think I’m freeloading off you.” Li Hongling interrupted Chen Yu, her eyes filled with determination and resolve. “You should take the children and leave quickly, lest those bandits come back.”
"The way you're talking makes it sound like our 'Tianyu Base' can't afford to support you. Besides, you became a cripple because you were protecting these kids. At worst, they can make up for it by contributing to the base when they grow up. Who dares to say anything?" Lin Lele said.
"I told you to shut up," Chen Yu said to Lin Lele irritably.
Then he looked at Li Hongling again, and said solemnly, "Our 'Tianyu Base' never treats anyone as a burden. Everyone has their own value and place. The sacrifices you made for these children are something we should all remember and respect. Your courage and resilience are exactly the qualities our base needs. Although you have lost your arms, your mind and wisdom remain, and you can still contribute value to the base."
After thinking for a moment, Chen Yu added, "Moreover, our 'Tianyu Base' has many top scientists who are conducting multiple research projects, including 'human bionic technology,' which has already entered the clinical trial stage. It's not impossible for us to give you a pair of new arms."
Upon hearing this, Li Hongling's eyes instantly shone with an unprecedented light—a yearning for the future and an expectation of rebirth. She had never imagined that her lost arms could possibly be regenerated through the power of technology.
"You mean... I can really have arms again?" Li Hongling's voice trembled slightly; she could hardly believe her ears.
“Yes, Miss Hongling.” Chen Yu’s tone was full of certainty. “The technological strength of our ‘Tianyu Base’ far exceeds your imagination. Human bionics technology has made groundbreaking progress, and your question is not difficult at all.”
"Sir, when did our base get this research project? How come I didn't know about it?" Lin Lele asked in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu kicked Lin Lele in the butt, sending her flying out of the room.
He then slammed the door shut, put on a smile again, and said to Li Hongling, "Miss Hongling, what have you thought about it? I can tell you clearly that bionic limbs are just a transition. One day in the future, it may even be possible to regenerate your severed arm!"
Chen Yu continued to paint a rosy picture for Li Hongling. Of course, this time his rosy picture was purely out of humanitarianism, since if Li Hongling were really alone outside, she would only face certain death.
Hearing Chen Yu's rosy promise, Li Hongling was tempted. Such a condition was too tempting for her to resist, and in the end, she nodded and agreed to go with Chen Yu and the others.
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