National Database

The days of recovery are a bit boring.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the ward, Cheng Shuang walked in carrying a bag that looked like a luxury brand, then bent down to look at the urine bag before starting to empty it for me.

"Cheng Shuang, the nurse can do it..." I said, feeling a little embarrassed.

"It doesn't matter."

She seemed quite at ease, holding the urine bag in her hands and smiling, "It's still warm..."

My face flushed red. "Alright, that's enough! That's enough!"

She left with a smile.

Afterwards, the doctor came in, examined my condition, and looked shocked. "Recovered so quickly? In just three days... you've recovered to this extent, I really didn't expect that..."

"Uncle Li, how far has he recovered?"

"You can get out of bed now."

The doctor said, "Cheng Shuang, you can help him get out of bed and walk around a little, but don't go too far. This will speed up his recovery."

"Okay, got it!"

As soon as the doctor left, with Cheng Shuang's help, I finally got off the hospital bed where I had been lying for so long, and went to the window. For the first time, I saw the view outside. It was actually a garden-style sanatorium with a beautiful landscape, full of flowers and plants. Although it was winter, the flowers and plants were colorful and pleasing to the eye.

After walking around the ward a few times, I sat down on the sofa and said, "Okay, I'll rest for a while. You go about your business."

"Real?"

Cheng Shuang asked, "Are you sure you're okay with one person?"

"No problem!"

"Good."

She did indeed go out.

Shortly after, I saw Cheng Shuang walk towards a car parked by the flowerbed. The car had a very unique design and looked quite stylish. As Cheng Shuang pressed the key, the car lights came on, and then Cheng Shuang took out a camera from the car. The camera looked very professional at first glance because of its long lens.

Then, Cheng Shuang pulled her coat tighter, wrapped her scarf around her neck, and took close-up photos of a bunch of bonsai and plants with her camera, looking very professional.

Just then, a message came from the system: Cai Cai invited me to join the team.

"Brother Han, I'm at the door. Answer the phone and let me in."

This kid, he suddenly attacked! Was it just to see my urine bag?

Just then, the phone rang in the ward.

I walked over and answered the phone, "This is Ding Han, what's up?"

"Mr. Ding, there's a woman outside named Cai Cai who claims to be your friend and says she's here to visit you about your illness. Should we let her in?"

"He is indeed my friend. Please let him in, thank you!"

"You're welcome, it's my pleasure!"

Not long after, Cai Cai entered the sanatorium. He saw Cheng Shuang taking pictures in the garden, but did not disturb her. Then he glanced at Cheng Shuang's car, made a surprised expression, and went upstairs.

"Holy crap?"

When he saw me get out of bed, he was both surprised and disappointed.

"Disappointed, aren't you? I can get up and pee by myself now, I don't need a pee bag anymore!"

"Holy crap..."

Cai Cai laughed and said, "I should have come a day earlier. I miscalculated. I forgot that our players' health regeneration speed is definitely stronger than that of ordinary people. What a blunder..."

"This kind of opportunity won't come again."

I sat down on the sofa with a smile, while Cai Cai looked out the window at Cheng Shuang taking pictures downstairs.

"Still watching?"

I said speechlessly, "You're really interested in Cheng Shuang? Why don't you go online and look up her background, hobbies, and stuff?"

"I actually checked."

Cai Cai turned around and said with a serious expression, "After investigating, I only have admiration for Cheng Shuang, and no feelings for her anymore."

"How?"

I was astonished. "Does she have some kind of extraordinary background?"

"More or less..."

Cai Cai said, "Brother Han, there is a very well-known company in Jiangning City called Cheng Group. Cheng Group has a wide range of businesses, mainly real estate, hotels and restaurants, and also has some other businesses. In short, it is a very large family business, and Cheng Shuang happens to be the only legal heir of Cheng Group at present."

He said somewhat speechlessly, "Last time I came here, I saw that white Maserati MC20 downstairs. It was a top-of-the-line model, and the price was conservatively estimated to be over 3 million. I knew it; who could afford a car like that? Now that it seems to be Cheng Shuang's car, it makes perfect sense."

"I see..."

I suddenly realized why Captain Qin told me not to mess with Cheng Shuang. Cheng Shuang is backed by the huge Cheng Group. After Cheng Feng's sacrifice, Cheng Shuang became the sole heir. Her future partner could easily rise to prominence with the help of the Cheng Group. Therefore, there must be quite a few people who covet Cheng Shuang.

"Come on, let's trade ammunition."

"OK!"

I opened the trade window and received 3,000 rounds of Armor Penetration for the 25mm caliber Explosive Gun from Cai Cai. In return, I traded 30,000 Star Coins to her. This left me with just over 10,000 Star Coins in my storage space. Since I don't need to spend any money recently, it's enough for me to go to Huaining City rent a place there.

Besides, I have many friends in Huaining City, so I can manage even without money.

"Brother Han."

Cai Cai continued, "Ruolin and Kou Mei both want to come see you. You can walk again now, don't you think?"

"Then let's do it tomorrow."

I laughed and said, "Have them come over tomorrow afternoon; I really haven't seen them in a long time."

"Okay, sure!"

Night.

Cheng Shuang returned, carrying a heavy insulated box. She opened it and took out plates of food, which were surprisingly plentiful, ranging from fish head soup to various stir-fries!

"I made all of these myself, have a taste."

Cheng Shuang sat to the side, her face full of expectation, and smiled, "Because you are still in a critical period of recovery, you can't eat spicy or stimulating foods, and you can't eat seafood either, so I only made some home-style dishes without chili peppers, so the taste might not be very good."

"I'll try it."

After taking the chopsticks, I glanced at her and said, "Cheng Shuang, you haven't eaten yet either, have you? Let's eat together!"

"Okay!"

She pulled a chair over and sat on the edge of the bed, eating very quietly, taking small bites.

Unlike me, who wolfs down her food.

I must say, Cheng Shuang's cooking skills are really quite good, much better than the chef at Aunt Xue's Restaurant!

"Is it tasty?"

"Um!"

I nodded. "Cheng Shuang, who taught you your cooking? It's amazing..."

"Self-taught".

Cheng Shuang smiled and said, "My parents and brother are all too busy to spend time with me. When I'm home alone, I practice my cooking skills and practice a lot, so I've finally mastered them."

"I see..."

I smiled and said, "I've noticed you've been taking pictures downstairs with your camera these past few days. Are you perhaps studying photography?"

You guessed right.

Cheng Shuang pursed her red lips and smiled, "I've been particularly interested in photography since I was little, and I majored in photography in college. I even won an international award for my work. It's just a pity... my dad doesn't approve. He insists that I inherit the family business and do internships at the company, which is so annoying..."

I nodded.

She, a young lady from a wealthy family, has her own troubles, and so do we poor boys.

Before and behind the mountain, sorrows reside. Whether there is wind or not, none are free.

After finishing her meal, Cheng Shuang tidied up.

"Ding Han, what would you like for breakfast tomorrow? I'll make it for you."

Do you know how to make Hulatang?

"They really know how."

She smiled and said, "You don't want me to fry you some dough sticks at home again, do you?"

"If you know how..."

"I can learn!"

She laughed and said, "Just wait to eat it tomorrow morning!"

The next day, early morning.

Cheng Shuang indeed brought over Hulatang and fried dough sticks. The fried dough sticks weren't fried very well, but you could tell she had tried her best.

At noon, she came again, bringing a very sumptuous lunch.

In the afternoon, Zhang Ruolin and Kou Mei arrived.

"Ding Han!"

Seeing me walking on the hospital bed, Zhang Ruolin's eyes immediately reddened.

"It's alright now."

I smiled and said, "The Creek City incident is over. The final outcome was good for all of us. After all, we didn't lose a single person; everyone survived. And everyone should have received pretty good rewards for the Stream City Campaign, right?"

"Um."

Ruolin said, "From Vega's purple Ability Crystal, I got a purple Modified SMC Submachine Gun. It's a pity it's only Tier 3, and you can only equip it at level 30. But once I equip it at level 30, I'll probably be able to take off like a rocket!"

Where's Kou Mei?

Kou Mei pursed her red lips and leaned forward, smiling, "Reporting to the boss, my purple Ability Crystal didn't yield anything good, but I ranked 26th in the Stream City Campaign and luckily obtained a Tier 3 purple necklace, which significantly increased my spirit and Psionic Attack. Once I equip it at level 30, I'll probably be able to take off like Sister Ruolin."

"Okay, okay!"

I nodded and smiled, "Seeing everyone grow up like this makes me very happy..."

The crowd chuckled softly.

"Ding Han..."

Ruolin said, "There's something I need to ask you."

"Hmm, what is it?"

"About Lu Xiaobei."

Ruolin said, "Do you know? After the Stream City Campaign, when I heard you were in trouble, Lu Xiaobei went straight to the airport overnight and flew from BH City to Huaining City. Afterwards, he drove to Creek City, which was still in turmoil, to find you. At that time, there were still sporadic battles in Creek City. It was Milo who told her that you had been rescued by the Great Wall Watch, and that's when she left Creek City."

"..."

I fell silent.

"So..."

Ruolin said, "Should we tell Milo about your situation at this sanatorium? Milo can tell Lu Xiaobei not to worry about you so much."

"Do not disclose the address of the sanatorium."

My expression was grave. "Have Milo tell Lu Xiaobei that I'm still alive and recovering, but the location of this sanatorium should only be known to the three of us. The fewer people who know, the better, to avoid putting me in danger."

"Understand."

Ruolin nodded. "I understand."

They chatted until evening Ruolin, Cai Cai, and Kou Mei finally left.

Shortly after, Cheng Shuang brought dinner. After I finished eating, two people wearing government badges came in, took my picture, and prepared to process my new resident ID card.

However, just after the photo was entered into the machine, one of the staff members suddenly paused, "Huh?"

"What's wrong?"

Cheng Shuang asked in surprise, "Is there a problem?"

"There's no problem, it's just..."

The staff member looked at Cheng Shuang and said, "Ms. Cheng, after facial recognition comparison, Ding Han's ID card does not need to be reissued, because his ID card data is in the National Database. Just issue a replacement."

"What!?"

My mind went completely blank! How could this be?