Everyone scrambled to be the first test subject, and the scene became somewhat chaotic for a moment.
"Stop arguing!" Chen Yu's voice rang out among the crowd, carrying an undeniable authority yet remaining gentle.
He looked at each of them with deep affection and slowly said, "You are all my family, and I will not allow any of you to take this unknown risk! If an experiment subject is truly needed, that person can only be me!"
"No!" Everyone immediately objected in unison.
"What? My words have no effect?" Chen Yu said in a deep voice.
Seeing this, no one dared to speak again, their eyes red and their faces full of grievance.
"Alright, you're over forty years old. What's with all this crying? It's settled then. It's just an experiment, what's the big deal? Since it's successful on other animals, it shouldn't be a big problem on me either. I'm still looking forward to regaining my youthful vitality!" Chen Yu's words carried a hint of humor, trying to ease the heavy atmosphere, but his eyes were unusually firm, clearly indicating that he had made a decision.
The atmosphere was heavy, and no one spoke.
Just then, a rapid ringing sound rang out.
Lin Lele took out her phone and answered the call.
Lin Lele froze upon hearing what was said on the other end of the phone.
"Thud!" The phone slipped from her hand and fell to the ground, her face turning deathly pale instantly.
Seeing this, Chen Yu quickly stepped forward, supported her, and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"
The others also gathered around, their eyes filled with anxiety and unease, and the atmosphere instantly became even more tense.
"Sir... my grandfather... he's dying!" Lin Lele's voice choked with sobs, tears welling in her eyes as she tried her best not to completely break down.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu's heart sank, but he remained calm and composed, reassuring her in a firm tone, "Lele, don't panic, tell me the details."
Lin Lele held back her tears and said haltingly, "The doctor said that Grandpa's physical functions had seriously declined due to overwork in recent years and his advanced age. This sudden heart attack has had a huge impact on his body. Although they have done their best to save him, but... but Grandpa's condition is still not optimistic. He may... he may not make it through today."
As Lin Lele spoke, she broke down in tears, tightly gripping Chen Yu's hand as if it were her only support at that moment.
Chen Yu's heart sank to the bottom. Lin Lele's grandfather, Lin Hong, as the Minister of Science and Technology of Tianyu Base, had worked hard for the base for more than 20 years despite his advanced age. Under his leadership, the "controlled nuclear fusion" technology finally succeeded, bringing an unprecedented energy revolution to mankind. He was just about to retire when he encountered such misfortune, which made Chen Yu feel extremely heartbroken and regretful.
Furthermore, he is Lin Lele's grandfather, so he is also considered his grandfather. For both public and private reasons, he cannot sit idly by.
"Lele, don't worry, once our 'telomerase drug' is ready, I will do everything I can to save the old man," Chen Yu reassured him.
Then, he turned to Yang Yue and the others and said in a deep voice, "There's no time. Inject me first. Even if it's just for Elder Lin, and for the sake of our technology maturing as soon as possible, I'm willing to be the first test subject."
"Chen Yu, don't rush," Yang Yue stopped Chen Yu. "The results of our drug experiments won't be available in a day or two. Moreover, there is a great deal of uncertainty in conducting human trials directly. We need more time to prepare and evaluate."
“Chen Yu, I do have a plan,” Liu Menghan suddenly said.
Chen Yu looked at her, signaling her to continue.
“It’s unrealistic to wait for the experimental results, so why not just inject him with the medication directly? But considering safety and unknown risks, I suggest we use a ‘micro-volume, gradual’ injection approach,” Liu Menghan calmly analyzed. “We can start with extremely low doses and gradually observe Mr. Lin’s body’s reactions and changes, adjusting the subsequent doses based on the response. This way, we can minimize the risks while also giving us the opportunity to collect valuable clinical data.”
Everyone present remained silent upon hearing this. They had all thought of this plan, but none of them had the chance to speak up.
After all, Lin Hong was already in an extremely weak state, and any slight change could have an unpredictable impact on his life.
Injecting the drug into him is riskier than injecting it into a healthy person.
However, Lin Lele seemed to have grasped a lifeline and hurriedly said, "This is good, this is good, this way the commander doesn't have to take any risks."
Everyone was speechless upon hearing this. They couldn't help but wonder what Lin Lele's thought process was. At this point, was she worried about her grandfather or Chen Yu?
Chen Yu wasn't thinking about these things. After pondering for a moment, he asked Lin Lele with a serious expression, "Lele, are you sure?"
Lin Lele nodded repeatedly, her face bitter: "Is there any better way?"
Chen Yu nodded emphatically upon hearing this. Indeed, at this point, this was the only way to save Lin Hong. Even if the medicine failed, it was better than doing nothing.
He then turned to Yang Yue and the others and said, "You all need to prepare to inject the medicine quickly. Time is of the essence, and we must race against time."
As they spoke, they walked together toward the elevator in the post-apocalyptic bunker, intending to bring Lin Hong over first.
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