Chapter 6 Heartache
In order to divert Yu Zhi's emotions, Yu Yao decided to take her around the business district again.
"This is the leisure and entertainment area, mainly for fun." Seeing that Yu Zhi wasn't very interested, he continued walking down. "Liv's central setting is very good. Look, it's right there."
Yu Zhi looked in the direction he pointed, which was in the elevated position in the center.
A towering ancient tree rose from the ground, its branches dense and lush, verdant leaves layered like a densely woven green tarpaulin, covering the sky. Around it, a waterfall, seemingly created by some unknown process, flowed, and mist lingered.
The small observation deck that can accommodate 4-6 people is like a weak tribe coming to make a pilgrimage, floating bustlingly beside the giant tree. Below is a crystal clear winding stream, and many people sit there to rest.
"Wow... spectacular." These were the most heartfelt words Yu Zhi said today.
There is a strange beauty that blends science fiction future with primitive jungle.
Seeing that Yu Zhi was attracted, Yu Yao breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, he had a quick mind and thought of this place. When he and Xiao Li first came here, they were also shocked. This was the design of Master Yulande.
Yu Zhi admired it carefully before slowly leaving.
*
Nearby is the technology product area, where the shops mainly sell various new technology products developed by the Federation, such as household robots, hoverboards, optical computers, and bio-cabin peripherals.
Yu Zhi's attention was attracted by these, and Yu Yao introduced them to her as usual.
"This robot is the same model as the one at home," Yu Yao said casually, and then quickly added, "I'll add your identity information when I get back, so you can tell it what you need."
Yu Zhi agreed with a smile, seemingly without any grudge.
But I couldn't help but feel sad for the original owner. She had been found for more than three months, but she was still like a ghost at home. No one had thought of these most basic things.
Yu Yao also obviously realized that something was wrong and looked a little depressed.
His hand was suddenly held gently.
Although Yu Zhi didn't say anything, Yu Yao understood her intention.
The younger sister noticed his guilt and wanted to comfort him, and also wanted to show that she was not angry about what happened before.
She was clearly the one who was wronged, yet she came to comfort him...
Yu Yao held Yu Zhi's hand with his backhand. Her hands were not as soft and delicate as those of ordinary girls. They were covered with thick calluses and many scars left over time.
This was something Yu Yao had never noticed before, or perhaps he noticed it but only thought it was ugly and shameful.
After his attitude towards Yu Zhi changed, he was left with only heartache.
Every scar on my sister's hands represents the suffering she once endured, and they almost allowed this suffering to continue.
And... "Why are your hands so cold?" Yu Yao wrapped his hands around hers, trying to warm them up. "Are you cold?"
Yu Yao's fingers were long and strong. The body temperature of most extraordinary people was usually high all year round. The temperature of his palm was like a furnace to Yu Zhi, making her want to draw warmth from it continuously.
This is an old problem left by the original owner. The deficiency in the body leads to insufficient qi and blood. Even in a constant temperature room, the hands and feet are still cold.
"I'm not cold, my hands always have cold hands." Yu Zhi obediently let Yu Yao hold her hand without complaining.
But who is born with cold hands? On Central Star, even an ordinary office worker can drink a nutritious and balanced nutritional supplement and be as strong as a calf.
A rich lady like Yu Yu has a dedicated nutrition team to regularly supplement her with various trace elements to ensure that her body functions are in optimal condition for a long time.
Even during her menstrual period, Yu Yu's hands never felt cold, and the only pain she complained about was that she felt a little listless.
Yu Yao remembered that last month Yu Zhi looked pale and was sweating profusely before going out, and they all thought she was deliberately being in a bad mood, so Yu's father unhappily let her stay at home alone.
Yu Yao instantly connected all the signs like clues, and the place that he had never paid attention to in the past became a silent film playing on loop at this moment.
"You need to get a full physical examination as soon as possible," Yu Yao reacted, "I'll make an appointment for you."
He started checking the boxes on his laptop, and after seeing the available appointment times for the medical center's full-body checkup program, he looked a little unhappy.
"The earliest he can go is next week after next," he pursed his lips, looking a little irritated at someone he didn't know he was targeting. "Maybe it's because the First Legion is back on vacation. They'll all go to the Sky Dome District Medical Center for rehabilitation."
Due to the strict class system and resource division, federal citizens can only receive treatment at the medical centers in their registered place of residence.
This is to prevent lower-class citizens in lower-class areas from coming to upper-class areas with better medical resources for medical treatment and infringing on the rights and interests of higher-class citizens.
The medical resources in the Tianqiong District where the Yu family is located are top-notch on the Central Star. They cannot and will not go to medical centers in other districts.
"It's okay, I'll just wait two more weeks." Yu Zhi said cheerfully.
Yu Yao hummed dejectedly and made an appointment for Yu Zhi to have a full physical examination for the week after next.
After this matter was arranged, Yu Yao couldn't help but observe Yu Zhi secretly, wondering if there was anything else they had missed.
His eyes stopped when they moved to Yu Zhi's slender wrist, and he thought about what his sister was still missing.
"By the way, InNet just released the latest optical computer." Yu Yao said naturally, "I was planning to buy it in the next two days. It's a good opportunity for us to get a new optical computer together today!"
"Shall we... buy the same one?" The girl's voice was filled with unconcealed surprise and joy.
"Of course," Yu Yao said as a matter of course, "but you can choose the color you like."
The corners of Yu Zhi's mouth couldn't help but curl up, and there seemed to be stars twinkling in her bright deer eyes.
Yu Yao caught a glimpse of her happy face from the corner of his eye, and his whole body became happy as well, with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction arising spontaneously.
He held Yu Zhi's hand tightly, which had been warmed by him, and walked briskly towards the InNet store.
*
"Welcome to InNet, I'm your smart shopping guide Huihui." The pure white, round-headed shopping guide robot greeted us enthusiastically.
Yu Zhi observed that most of the employees in the shops in the technology product area were robots.
Perhaps it’s to demonstrate the practicality of technology products?
Yu Yao was already used to dealing with robots: "We want to buy the latest S19 optical computer."
"Okay, Huihui will take you there right away." The robot turned smoothly and led the two of them towards the most conspicuous new style area inside.
"Would you like me to introduce the S19 series products to you two?" Huihui asked cheerfully.
Yu Yao wanted to say no, as he had already read the introduction and reviews of the S19 series on Starnet, but then he thought that Yu Zhi might not understand it at all, so he changed his tone and said, "Okay."
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