Chapter 175 Deep Virtual Reality 2
Rain pattered outside the window. Xie Ning fidgeted somewhat awkwardly with the communicator on her wrist. Its light blue exterior resembled a sophisticated, high-tech electronic watch or bracelet, but it replaced a mobile phone. Moreover, the screen could be pulled out to enlarge and operate, which was very convenient.
If she didn't have most of the original owner's memories, she probably wouldn't have been able to figure out how to use it for a long time, feeling like an old person just starting out with a smartphone.
This world is unlike any Xie Ning has ever experienced before. It is a world with highly advanced machinery. The original owner of this body was born in an orphanage and graduated with excellent grades from the Leston Federal Higher Institute of Technology with the support of the Federation. He was preparing to interview for a mechanical engineer position at Huarui subsidiary when he died in a riot in the mall.
The metal door opened, and the nurse who came in smiled and said to Xie Ning, "Ms. Xie, I'll give you another energy injection, and then you can be discharged."
The style of their hospital uniforms was not much different from the modern world Xie Ning was familiar with, except that the quality of the clothes was obviously much higher.
I do have some recollection of energy supplements; they are medications that replenish the body's basic energy, and some are administered intravenously while others are taken orally.
However, Xie Ning felt that he had forgotten something. Now that he had come this far, Xie Ning couldn't stay immersed in his own thoughts, so he rolled up his sleeves and gave the nurse the injection.
After the injection, the nurse used a small handheld device to scan Xie Ning's body again. Only when the display screen turned green did the nurse say to Xie Ning, "Your body has fully recovered and you can leave. These are your personal belongings, but you still need to rest for the next two days and avoid strenuous exercise."
After the nurse left, Xie Ning finally got up and got out of bed. She had been receiving intravenous fluids in this small room, which was only about 7 square meters, since leaving the sanatorium. Although the room was small, with only a single bed, a bedside table, and a window without curtains, it was very clean and tidy.
When Xie Ning's feet touched the cool floor, she was a little surprised. The floor was not as cold as she had imagined, but rather at a very comfortable temperature.
On the small cabinet next to her were her clothes and shoes, which had obviously been cleaned. However... Xie Ning looked at the hole in the chest of her clothes, her lips twitched, but she still changed out of her hospital gown and put it back on. Fortunately, there was no hole in the front of her coat, only a hole in the back, but that didn't matter.
As for the clothes in the space, Xie Ning didn't plan to take them out. Mainly, she wasn't sure how the material of her clothes differed from the ones here, so it was better not to take the risk.
Xie Ning's gaze fell on the window and she saw her reflection. She had long black hair, and her appearance was not much different from before. Her skin was pale and her figure looked somewhat slender.
Picking up her metal briefcase, Xie Ning walked to the door. Noticing someone was coming, the metal door slowly opened. Only a few nurses pushing trolleys were walking along the corridor. Just as Xie Ning was comparing this place to what she knew, a cold, mechanical electronic voice suddenly rang in her ears.
"Since you missed the interview time, Huarui Technology Company has returned your resume. Please check your inbox."
Xie Ning paused, not feeling much yet, but rather relieved. She had knowledge, but that didn't mean she could apply it fluently, especially since that knowledge was incomplete. To avoid being exposed, Xie Ning decided to focus on learning the knowledge first before thinking about anything else.
This hospital is very large. In Xie Ning's memory, this is the second time she has been here. The first time was when she accompanied her roommate to see a doctor during her university years. Therefore, Xie Ning still remembers the general route.
After taking the elevator to the spacious first-floor lobby, three nurses in uniforms sat at the front desk, communicating with the people in line through a small window separated by transparent glass. Some people stood on the other side, where there was a smart control panel.
Some simple registration and consultation procedures can be handled there, with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
It was still raining outside, and the gray rain made the scenery outside blurry. In Xie Ning's memory, he seemed to have never seen the sun. The sky was always full of dark clouds, and it rained six out of ten days. Just based on this, Xie Ning could guess that the environment of this world must be bad.
A robot standing at the door handed me a transparent umbrella. "The moderate rain will turn into heavy rain in an hour. Please remember to bring your umbrella."
Xie Ning subconsciously said thank you.
A smiling face appeared on the cylindrical robot's screen, saying, "It is my pleasure to serve you."
Although it was still a cold, mechanical electronic voice, Xie Ning found it quite cute.
Holding an umbrella, I stepped into the rain. A gentle breeze lifted my skirt, and the splashing raindrops reflected the dazzling neon lights. People hurried along in the rain to their next destination. Looking up, the towering skyscrapers seemed like giants standing in the city, making humanity appear so insignificant.
In front of the tallest building, a giant advertising screen kept switching. Under the virtual projection, a cute little girl seemed to be leaning on a windowsill, curiously looking around. Then came an advertisement: "Norton Technologies, mastering the most cutting-edge gene editing technology, creates the perfect android just for you."
A floating yacht carrying a colorful advertising banner flew slowly by, which read, "Colonize outer space, build a better home."
Next, a tall and realistic virtual human figure was holographically projected into the air. The strong body with metal mechanical arms was full of power. Xie Ning was familiar with this one. After all, the original owner had submitted a resume to this company and must have known about it.
Huarui Technology Company is a cutting-edge company in mechanical technology. It can be said that most people who get prosthetics from this company have them. If the rest of the people don't use prosthetics from Huarui Technology Company, there is only one possibility: they can't afford it.
Just as Xie Ning was admiring the hover train that snaked through the air and the various dazzling advertisements, a hovercar stopped in front of him. The window rolled down, revealing a middle-aged driver with a somewhat bald head inside.
"Hey, beautiful lady, where are you going? I can take you there for just thirty federal coins!"
Xie Ning snapped out of her daze and decisively refused. If she took the hover train home, it would only cost her three Federal Credits.
This driver is really shady. He probably took advantage of her unfamiliar behavior to rip her off. Otherwise, why would he stop in front of her instead of going to other places?
When money was mentioned, Xie Ning paused, realizing she had forgotten something.
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