The boy fell silent, and Xu Huo projected the information he had just found in front of him. "A hundred years ago, District 008 was already capable of precise genetic screening and gene editing. Of course, gene editing violated human ethics and was never approved, but genetic screening was widespread. Parents could screen out traits they didn't want in their children, such as laziness, mischief, and violence. Many people thus got their 'ideal next generation.' So within just twenty years, genetic screening was enshrined in law and gradually refined. The most common additions were genes to be eliminated. A next generation that was energetic, naturally optimistic, and possessed a sense of loyalty would maximize benefits for District 008."
"However, ten years after strict genetic screening began, an uprising broke out in District 008. You can look into the details yourself. The result was that the District 008 government was forced to repeal the regulations related to genetic screening and ban most forms of screening, retaining only tests for genes linked to serious diseases."
"In other words, a hundred years ago, a drama queen like you probably wouldn't have been born."
"It's the same now. Since you were born, that means you didn't inherit any genes that are impossible to reverse or save, so you were placed in a special school to study."
"If genetic screening didn't filter me out, why lock me up?" the boy demanded.
"Do you really have to ask me such a simple question?" Xu Huo replied coolly. "The people responsible for you also have to be responsible for everyone else."
The boy let out a strange laugh. "Then why can't you lock everyone else up?"
"If you can do that, go ahead." Xu Huo didn't dismiss his idea.
The boy fell silent again. After a moment,