Chapter 1 Exchange the end of the present for a wonderful future
Lying alone in a hospital bed, waiting for his life to come to an end. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoThis kind of feeling is not pleasant, especially when watching the lucky people who have recovered from time to time leave this place that seems like hell, and the sourness and sadness in the heart are even more unpleasant.
Many times, Wang Yan wondered if he had done something wrong to need to experience this kind of thing, to experience this kind of suffering of being entangled by illness and dying. But this kind of thinking is destined to be unanswered. He could only wait for death, in the face of this endless sickness that consumed all the power in his life.
Lung cancer is a very common but also the most deadly condition. It was very strange to have it in Wang Yan, a guy who didn't smoke much, and then like a maggot attached to the bones, it knocked him out to the bone and sucked the marrow, greedily and endlessly eating away at his energy, his strength, and his life.
It took less than a year to go from a healthy lad to a scrawny corpse. And there hasn't been a similar year, Wang Yan is not sure at all. Maybe it's better to die than to live in agony now, but who would want to die if they can live!
So he was just struggling, waiting in torment for the hope of being redeemed. Of course, this act of not giving up is understood as being strong, and many people in the hospital are amazed by this imhuman guy who is tortured by illness, but never gives up hope. Some people can even find the courage they want from him, the courage to fight the disease.
But in himself, Wang Yan didn't know where he should go to find this kind of thing that could support him. His faith had long since dried up, and now he continued with nothing more than a habit. A habit of emptiness that allows oneself to feel alive.
Wake up, go to sleep, wake up again! Maybe next time it won't happen again. But as long as he could breathe and live, he had to keep himself alive. It's a painful process, but compared to this process, being alive is a victory.
But can it still be persevered?
Looking at the chemotherapy diagnosis sheet in his hand, he looked at the deteriorating condition displayed on it. Wang Yan already felt that the last time was coming.
"Mr. Wang, we have organized a discussion about your situation. In general, the situation is very bad. I hope you understand that we have done our best. ”
The attending doctor said to Wang Yan like a routine report that he had heard once a few weeks ago, and he had never believed such words.
"I think I'll make it through, doctor!"
Looking at this Wang Yan, who was already emaciated like a dried corpse, his attending doctor shook his head and said to him with an almost wry smile.
"I understand your feelings, Mr. Wang. But your body is almost at its limit. You've passed out four times in a week. Every time, it can only be rescued by rescue. I don't think you'll be so lucky next time. Although, as a doctor, I shouldn't say such things. But I think it's important to know a little bit about you. Sorry, we can't do anything about it!"
The doctor's words caused Wang Yan to fall into a long silence. And this silence obviously made the doctor standing opposite him feel extremely uncomfortable. Not everyone is willing to play the role of a dead man. This kind of thing that pronounces the end of another person's life is really too cruel. For the patient and for the doctor.
So the doctor hurriedly made an excuse and said to the silent Wang Yan.
"Sorry, I still have a patient to diagnose. Mr. Wang, you should rest first. I won't bother you!"
With that, he walked briskly out of the suffocating ward. Only a silent Wang Yan was left, lying on the bed with his eyes closed. I don't know what I'm thinking.
After a long time, even the sky became dark. Wang Yancai opened his mouth and said into the empty corner.
"Does that agreement still count?"
"Of course, the agreed deadline has not yet arrived. Naturally, it counts!" suddenly came the voice of a man speaking from the empty chair in the corner. And with this voice, a vague figure composed of white light appeared out of thin air. He grinned, revealing the pitch black color inside. said to Wang Yan as if he was laughing. "But have you really decided? to make such a deal with me?"
Hearing this, Wang Yan, who was lying on the bed, looked at his arm. It used to be a muscular, healthy arm. Now it's dry like a firewood. And soon, it won't even be firewood. If he doesn't make a decision yet.
"Do you think I have a choice?"
"Of course!" Looking at Zhou Yi's wry smile, the figure sitting in the corner said in a laughing tone. "At the very least, you can die as a person in such a peaceful world. And if you accept my decision, you may experience an even more miserable life than you have now. Are you sure you need to do that?"
"Why not? To live, even in a strange way, is better than waiting to die here!" Wang Yan wanted to squeeze out a smile, but he couldn't even squeeze out a smile on his dry face. By this time, there were not many options left for him to make. This is especially true when he has no worries or fetters.
"Well, if that's your decision. I'm more than happy to accept it!" the figure smiled. "Now, we can talk about the substance of our deal. What am I going to give you in exchange for everything?"
"How are you going to exchange?"
Doing business is to understand the bottom line of both parties in order to make the most correct decision. Now that he has put his bottom line up, he is looking at what kind of price this guy who claims to be an integrated information life can pay.
"Again, what you have now is in exchange for a new life. And this life is a brand-new, a life from scratch!"
"I would say more precisely, that you have given me a new life. But if this life is only for a short moment, then I am not completely cheated by you?"
"How is this possible!" the figure was still smiling, and it was smiling heartily. "I'm a very serious person about the principle of equivalent exchange. I've done so many businesses, but I don't even have a bad review. ”
"Are there a lot of people like me?" Listening to the figure's words, Wang Yan immediately found a problem. That's not the only lucky one. It's not a bad thing, and it doesn't have to be a good thing. But at least it's certain that someone is sharing their ups and downs.
"It's a lot, but don't worry. You will not be in the same world again. I don't want any of you to have a brain cramp to kill the guys I contracted. If that's the case, I'll be bothered!"
"Besides, let's get down to business. I know your conditions very well. Aside from this little problem, everything else is perfect for me to gather information about the world. Moreover, the education and ideas you have received are also very suitable for me to work in another world. The main thing, of course, is luck. I'm lucky to be picked. ”
"So in line with the principle of equivalent exchange, the new life I gave you is actually quite good, and according to the situation at the time, at least it is a real, new beginning! You can relive the process of growing up, it's very pleasant, isn't it?"
"Growing up is painful, you need to give a lot and give up more. That's not what I wanted. ”
"So, what do you want?"
The figure closed its grinning face and became solemn. He was waiting for Wang Yan to make his own conditions, and Wang Yan obviously did have the conditions to open.
"I want a wonderful life, a life where I can be amazed all the time. Can you do that?"
"But you have to know that excitement and surprise mean the unknown, and the unknown means danger. Of course I can give you this kind of life, but that means you have to fight for everything. Seriously, you've done enough in your life right now. Are you sure you're going to do it again?"
"I thought it was tiring, but when I lay here, I realized that it was the happiest time of my life. It's actually a kind of happiness to be able to fight for yourself, and it's better than watching yourself rot like this. So, if you ask me the answer. I'll tell you that my answer is, yes. That's all I asked for. ”
Wang Yan, who was lying on the hospital bed, replied, with a different look in his eyes. This look was like a flame burning on rotten wood in his eyes, surging and blazing.
Seeing his eyes, the figure already knew his answer. He pondered for a moment before replying.
"Then, the deal is opened. Trade your present and your future for a wonderful life. With the principle of equivalent exchange, as an information integrator, I can give you another ability as a gift. Now, can we get started?"
After lying on the hospital bed for more than a year, Zhou Yi finally showed a happy smile. He was about to take the last big gamble of his life, and he was remarkably calm.
"Come on, let it all begin!"
"Goodbye, then, Wang Yan!" the figure took Wang Yan's hand, and then suddenly radiated endless light. This light flooded everything, making Wang Yan's entire body blur. And just a moment later, it all disappeared abruptly.
The room was back to its original state again, with almost nothing changing except for the vanished figure. Looking at this unchanged ward, Wang Yan, who was lying on the bed, raised his hand with a smile, humming a small tune, and pulled out the catheter inserted in his arm by himself.
"Wang Yan, good luck!"
With such a sentence, he put on his hospital gown and walked out. Then, immediately, the nurse's exclamation was heard in the hallway. And all this is no longer important. The story begins again in another place.