After finishing a day's work.
Xu Ting returned home.
Her husband, Qi Yang, was a small transport ship pilot and spent much of his time away from home.
After throwing together a quick dinner for herself, she took a deep breath and flopped onto the living room sofa.
A moment later, the Home Intelligent Butler switched on the holographic projector in the living room.
A science and technology talk show was playing on the projection.
Xu Ting instinctively reached for the button to change the channel.
"An artificial womb? Can this technology really replace a human womb perfectly?"
The host's voice came through the surrounding speakers. "Are there really no risks at all?"
Sitting opposite the host was a man in a white lab coat.
From his bearing and clothing, Xu Ting easily recognized what he was.
A researcher from the Academy of Sciences.
Apart from those researchers, probably no one would dare wear that distinctive "uniform" on a public broadcast.
"Of course not."
Facing the camera, the researcher spoke with assurance. "In fact, in a certain sense, this technology liberates humanity."
"Oh? How so?" the host promptly asked, following his lead.
Perhaps the unusual name, artificial womb, had piqued her curiosity. Xu Ting slowly moved her right hand away from the channel button and turned the volume up a little.
"After testing in every respect, we've confirmed that Artificial Womb Technology can perfectly replace the human womb." A confident smile spread across the researcher's face. "Since ancient times, women have borne the pain of childbirth."
"As I'm sure you all know, childbirth means a host of lasting complications and side effects for women."
"For example..."
As a woman, Xu Ting nodded with deep understanding.
"But the advent of Artificial Womb Technology can resolve these troubling issues completely."
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