Mars.
More than two months after the bacterial crisis at Gale Crater had passed.
The Medical Pod project headed by Academician Mao Zhengzhi was finally declared complete.
Inside the Biological Sub-Laboratory in Mars City Two, Mao Zhengzhi waved his hands excitedly at Lü Yongchang.
"Professor, our tests show that this Medical Pod can treat over 90% of the diseases currently affecting humanity!"
"Aside from diseases caused by specific genetic defects, it can effectively treat almost all bacterial and viral infections, as well as pathological changes and cancers in the organs!"
"Based on our estimates, once Medical Pods see widespread use, humanity's average life expectancy will take a major leap forward!"
Lü Yongchang turned toward the streamlined Medical Pod beside him, surprise and satisfaction gleaming in his eyes. "What do you expect average life expectancy to reach?"
"A conservative estimate would be ninety!" Mao Zhengzhi said firmly. "With regular full-body examinations, it might rise to over ninety-five."
Lü Yongchang's expression sharpened slightly. That was the average life expectancy!
An extra twenty years was no small matter.
Twenty years was how long most humans needed to acquire a grounding in science.
This meant humanity would have more time to pass on and acquire knowledge.
"Zero, notify Mo Zeyang and have him bring Elder Lin here." Lü Yongchang's gaze shifted as he spoke softly. "It's time to wake Elder Lin."
A little over ten minutes later.
"Professor Lü!"
The door to the Biological Sub-Laboratory was pushed open, and Mo Zeyang's voice rang out from afar, excited and expectant. "Professor! I've brought Elder Lin!"
Lü Yongchang and Mao Zhengzhi both turned toward the door.
Several Mechanical Arms carried an old-model Hibernation Chamber into the Biological Sub-Laboratory.
Mo Zeyang stood behind it, beaming with excitement as he raised a hand to greet Lü Yongchang.