Wearing the smart wristband, an otherwise ordinary floor revealed a green line that indicated the direction. Oh my, Roger was so shocked that he couldn’t speak.
In the relocation housing, Colin excitedly shouted while holding his phone, “Roger! Roger! Look what I found!”
“Look at the person in the news!”
Roger, looking bewildered, asked, “The person in the picture seems to be that tall guy who helped us today?”
“He’s Ye Qiu!”
“My goodness, the person we met today is actually Ye Qiu!”
“The narrator next to him must be his partner. No wonder he pulled you away.”
The news reported on the recent earthquake. The Huaguo government moved quickly from discovering the problems to rescuing everyone in just two hours, and volunteers came from all directions to assist.
Earlier, while watching Huaguo’s rescue efforts, they felt a tinge of envy, but now they regretted not being Huaguo citizens. All those who had been rescued similarly discarded their previous stereotypes.
Some even contemplated whether to join Huaguo, much like that yellow-haired doctor they saw today.
Ye Qiu had lived in this world for sixty years. As time passed, loved ones and friends left one by one, leaving only each other behind. His body remained robust for over a decade, whereas Ji Chen, who was slightly younger, deteriorated after turning sixty, constantly facing small ailments.
In his later years, Ye Qiu dedicated all his energy to medical advancements. The simulated nursing robots could almost replace 90% of human care. Following their market launch, nearly all communities equipped themselves with these robots for emergencies. Additionally, nursing homes of all sizes invested in them, making nursing robots a common sight on every street.
Everyone wore a smart wristband that monitored their health 24/7. If any discomfort was detected, the wristband would immediately notify the nearest hospital, and the closest nursing robot would rush in for emergency assistance.
Furthermore, societal safety improved greatly. If a convicted criminal was near a child, the wristband would alert the parents. If a person, who was not related to the child, stayed in close proximity for extended periods, the wristband would notify them the first time, and after three reminders without proper handling, an alarm would be triggered.
Every year, someone on the internet asked why they joined Huaguo, and the top response read:
“In my own country, I absolutely dare not go out after dark. You never know when a gun-wielding robber might appear around any corner. I envy Huaguo not just for their weapon restrictions, but also for their top-notch security system. No matter how remote the area, if you encounter danger or health issues, help will arrive within minutes. My friends and I unanimously agree that the fastest rescue speed in the world belongs to Huaguo!”
This made the reality of aging and care truly supportive.
Until one day, the nursing robot that belonged to the couple failed to send status updates at the scheduled time. When they forced the door open, everyone found the two of them, hands tightly clasped, with no signs of life left.
Upon hearing the news that they had passed away together, even though it was known that this day would come, tears couldn’t help but fill their eyes.
“Seeing the documentary about the great Ye suddenly brought me to tears. They were discussing his upcoming masterpieces, only for the tragic news to follow.”
“I used to follow the trend and criticize Ye when he was accused of academic fraud. But after his clarification, my father made me apologize, and I wasn’t satisfied until I later learned how he saved us when my son had an arm accident, with the medical chamber he invented.”
“Yet again, I’m captivated by the divine love of Ye. I’ve heard that he devoted himself to the simulated robot industry to avoid disturbing their life together.”
“Professor Ye, may you rest in peace!”
“Count me in!”
The author has something to say: I want a smart wristband so badly…
Chapter 34: The Game World’s PUAs
“System prompt 666, world loading, memory transfer in progress…”
When Ye Qiu woke up, everything was dark in front of him. His temples throbbed with pain, he felt a heaviness in his chest, as if he couldn’t breathe, and dark circles under his eyes indicated the poor habits of the original owner.
After adjustment from the system, Ye Qiu sat up and realized he was in front of a computer, with the screen displaying game graphics.
This world was similar to the 21st century, but with more advanced technology. The poor could easily glimpse into the lives of the wealthy, which fostered a culture of comparison, allowing many to escape reality by getting lost in virtual gaming worlds.
Ye Qiu and Cen Chen met through gaming. Whose hands were controlling the avatars behind screens was unknown. The game featured exquisite characters, and if the opponent had a pleasant voice, one could easily fall in love from across the internet.
Public places reflect society, and the game was no different, presenting a more realistic version of it. The wealthy could do as they pleased; as long as they were willing to spend money, they became the kings of the virtual world. Those with higher skills would bully those with lower ones, and everyone acknowledged that spending more money enhanced gameplay experiences. If you didn’t want to be bullied, investing money was the only way.
The original owner was an ordinary recent college graduate from an average family, with mediocre results. Graduating led directly to unemployment, and he even had to ask his parents for living expenses while evading reality on the edges of a big city.
Often praised online for his pleasant voice, the original owner frequently posted photos of his collarbone and hands, gaining a considerable number of admirers, which led him to start a gaming streaming career in his rented apartment.
From being criticized during his first dungeon run, he studied the mechanics to guide poorly equipped players. Eventually, he learned that money was the key to strength when wealthy players injected funds into the game.
With his pleasant voice attracting admirers, the original owner found himself surrounded by fans vying for attention.
Unable to resist spending, he made his first purchase and experienced the joy of being a paying player.
The more he spent, the higher his character’s level became and the more exquisite his outfits grew, leading to more invitations to team up for dungeons. Even top-tier players who spent money like it was water invited him to join them, saying, “Brother, you have excellent dungeon skills! Why don’t we form a guild together?”