I, Superman, the Supreme Commander

Chapter 151 Incurable Disease Make a Choice

[Solar Fusion Controller] The main body is a structure similar to a Dyson sphere.

——To be precise, it should be called Dyson mesh or Dyson membrane.

Because there is not enough material in the solar system to build a physical Dyson sphere, we have to settle for the next best thing: building tens of thousands of nodes to form a net to wrap up the sun, and covering the gaps in the grid with a thin film.

It can be roughly imagined as a huge balloon with a plastic frame.

Through the ingenious gravitational effect, it interferes with the nuclear fusion process inside the sun. The principle is extremely complicated, and the earth civilization has not yet figured it out. It mainly relies on the technology provided by the traveler.

But the general principle is probably equivalent to a greenhouse, using an air-conditioning system to regulate the internal temperature.

Another part of the mechanism is similar to an internal combustion engine, which regulates internal combustion by controlling the fuel.

Of course, it's actually much more complicated than that.

In short, after the construction of the [Solar Fusion Controller], the Wandering Earth civilization can not only get rid of the solar helium flash crisis, but also take a step forward and enter the Level 2 civilization.

Although they have not yet completed the technology tree of their level 1 civilization, they have already overtaken others and possess a Dyson sphere.

Four months after entering the orbit of Uranus, Galactus 4's expansion was more than half completed. On this day, Liu Peiqiang suddenly received a call from his father-in-law, Han Ziang.

"Pei Qiang, Duo Duo is...not in good condition. You'd better find time to come back."

After much hesitation, Han Ziang finally told Liu Peiqiang the truth.

"I will be right back!"

Liu Peiqiang was in a heavy mood. He immediately submitted a report to the United Government and applied for a temporary special leave. Three days later, he returned to Earth on a transport ship.

He knew his wife's character very well. In order not to affect his work, she would never tell him what happened. Han Ziang suddenly contacted him, so the situation must be very serious.

Sure enough, when Liu Peiqiang returned to Shanghai, he found that his wife had been admitted to the ICU. She was wearing an oxygen mask, her body was full of stitches, she looked haggard, and her hair had fallen out.

"Pei Qiang? Why are you back?"

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"I'm fine. I'm just a little weak after finishing chemotherapy. Did my dad tell you? He was too nervous."

Han Duoduo smiled indifferently, but her smile was very pale and weak.

Liu Peiqiang knew that he could not get the truth out of his wife, so he went to Han Duoduo's attending physician to ask about her condition.

Han Duoduo suffers from an incurable disease, leukemia, and it’s a very serious type.

"Doctor, tell me the truth, is there still any cure for my wife?"

"...Mr. Liu, to be honest, we have tried our best to treat this disease. But there is currently no good way to cure this disease in the world..."

"Hasn't the Ministry of Health introduced many new medical technologies? Even a lost heart can be replaced. Why..."

"Mr. Liu, this is different. Artificial organs or prosthetic limbs are mainly organic diseases, which is equivalent to the human body's broken parts can be replaced."

"But your ladyship's disease is at the genetic level... Cancer is like a problem with every cell in the human body, and it requires repairing tens of billions of cells at the microscopic level. The current medical technology on Earth cannot do this..."

"I'm really sorry. Perhaps you can consider digital life backup and extend Ms. Han's life in another way."

After walking out of the doctor's office, Liu Peiqiang squatted in the stairwell, sitting silently with his head down for a long time.

Only then did he adjust his mentality and return to the ward. Seeing his wife lying on the bed, tortured beyond recognition by the disease, he felt heartbroken.

Han Duoduo smiled weakly and said, "Why do you look so sad? I'm not dead yet."

"Liu Peiqiang, to be honest, knowing you and giving birth to Liu Qi, I have completed my mission of carrying on the family line."

“Compared to a lot of people, I’m lucky.”

"It's okay, just bite it and it will go away."

Han Duoduo said a lot, but Liu Peiqiang became even more upset.

Originally he should have been the one to comfort Han Duoduo, but now it was Han Duoduo, a dying person, who was more open-minded than her and comforted him instead.

Liu Peiqiang didn't know what kind of mood he was in when he left the hospital.

I came to school in a daze and picked up Liu Qi from school.

"dad?"

Liu Qi is eight years old this year and is quite tall. Although he was surprised to see Liu Peiqiang, he was also a little unhappy.

"Weren't you on a business trip to space? Why did you suddenly come back?"

Liu Qi curled his lips and said that he was a little upset.

Thinking of something, he asked nervously, "Did something happen to Mom?"

Liu Peiqiang shook his head and took Liu Qi's schoolbag. "Let's go home and have dinner."

At dinner, there were only Han Ziang, Liu Peiqiang and Liu Qi at home. The three generations, old, middle-aged and young, were all eating silently at the table. The atmosphere was depressing and no one spoke.

"I'm full. I'll bring Duoduo some food. You and your son haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's have a good chat."

Han Ziang took the initiative to say that he left home with his insulated lunch box, leaving the father and son alone.

"How's school been lately?"

"pretty good."

"I wasn't bullied by my classmates."

"No, I was the one bullying others."

"Ok?"

"I mean, I am the only one who can bully others, no one dares to bully me."

After a few awkward sentences, the father and son had nothing to say.

Liu Peiqiang is not good at speaking, while Liu Qi is a little unfamiliar with his father as his father has not been around for many years.

After a long silence, Liu Qi asked in a low voice: "Dad, tell me the truth, is Mom incurable?"

click!

The chopsticks in Liu Peiqiang's hand were clenched so tightly that they made a crackling sound. He clenched his fists tightly for a long time, and then his tense body relaxed. He said calmly and even indifferently, "Your mother will be fine. I promise."

Liu Peiqiang made a decision.

Medical technology on Earth cannot cure Han Duoduo, but there is a "person" who can definitely do it...

"Moss, I want to see Mr. Zhang Hong. I know you can contact him."

Liu Peiqiang found a corner with no one around, turned on his personal terminal, and spoke solemnly to the artificial intelligence connected to the terminal.

Moss, the global digital infrastructure manager AI developed by the United Nations government, is connected to the global Internet and manages all digital facilities in the world.

Although it is an AI developed by the government and there is no evidence that it is related to the Traveler, Liu Peiqiang is convinced that the Traveler must be secretly observing the earth through the global Internet.

Travelers once appeared at his wedding, promising to help them.

Liu Peiqiang never sought help because he didn't want to trouble others with his own affairs. Moreover, the other party had a special identity and his actions might bring unknown impacts to the earth.

But at this point, Liu Peiqiang can no longer care about so much.

As soon as Liu Peiqiang finished speaking, the scene in front of him suddenly changed, and he came to a space hall similar to a space station. Outside the porthole of the hall was a huge burning sun, which seemed to be very close to the sun.

"I thought you wouldn't ask me for help."

Zhang Hong appeared in front of Liu Peiqiang with a smile on his face and a faint golden light emanating from his body.

Liu Peiqiang took a deep breath, stood at attention and said to Zhang Hong: "Mr. Zhang Hong, since you already know my situation, I will tell you directly."

"I beg you to pass on advanced medical technology to Earth so that humans will no longer suffer from terminal illnesses."

After saying that, he bowed deeply.

"Oh, I thought you would beg me to treat Han Duoduo, but I didn't expect you to have such a big appetite and want me to help all mankind..."

Zhang Hong looked at him meaningfully and asked, "Okay, I'll give you two choices now."

"Choose one. Your family of four will be healthy and free from disasters, live a long and peaceful life."

"Choice 2: I will teach you Earth medical technology, but I will no longer care about your family's life or death."

"You can only choose one. Make your choice, Liu Peiqiang."