Chen Xu and 2003 spent more than two hours reaching A020 Shelter. As the transport vehicle approached the gate in the wall, it opened on its own, allowing them to drive straight in.
The vehicle passed through the open area dotted with metal containers and arrived before the shelter's massive gate embedded in the mountainside.
The heavy gate slowly rose, revealing enough space for the vehicle to enter.
As the transport vehicle drove into the passage, a glaring beam of light shone straight ahead, faintly revealing S01 standing at the end of the corridor.
After getting out of the vehicle, Chen Xu asked directly, "How is she now?"
S01 replied, "She has not regained consciousness."
Chen Xu said, "Please take me to see her."
"Please follow me."
S01 led the way, with Chen Xu and 2003 following behind.
2003, which had been chattering nonstop in the vehicle, was exceptionally quiet now. It had been the same last time. It seemed that in S01's presence, its babbling mode automatically stopped working.
After passing through two halls, S01 stopped outside a room and opened the door. "She is inside."
Hearing gentle music playing inside, Chen Xu walked over.
The room was brightly lit. Yang Jinxia lay on the bed, her face pale and her lips nearly bloodless. She looked frail and helpless.
He had almost failed to recognize her at first glance. It had only been a few days—how had she become like this? "The medical system recommended playing some light music to help soothe her nerves," S01 said beside him.
He had still harbored some doubts before, but they now vanished completely. His mood grew heavy as he asked, "When did she become like this?"
"At four in the morning on the second day after you left, I received an alarm