Chapter 312 The Feasibility of a Paper Wife
"Is it really possible to have a paper wife?"
"In theory, it's possible, but it's still a little difficult to really fulfill the impulse of falling in love with a paper person." Dr. Yang swiped the screen of his phone and said, "For example, I think this knight is very good, that president is also very good, and this doctor is also very good. I like them all, but that's all."
"After all, they are just jpgs!"
"Most of the time I'm more like a card collection machine like a harem of JPG images, which doesn't make my brain think I'm in love."
"This is definitely not love!"
"Love itself is an emotion, determined by your consciousness. As long as you can convince my brain that this is love, it's fine."
"Having a baby with jpg is so weird!!"
"There are similar examples among my people."
"What!!"
"One of my tribesmen fell in love with a distant legendary figure. The only things about that figure are a few words in ancient books and songs passed down by word of mouth. It is doubtful whether he really exists. It is also possible to say that he is a paper figure existing in piles of old papers and songs. But my tribesman still fell in love with him."
"Wait a minute, let me guess, it's because the actor who played the historical figure in the film and television work is very handsome."
Doctor Yang's eyes revealed a trace of contempt, "I'm sorry, please don't use your shallow, face-obsessed thinking to judge us."
"I'm sorry to offend you. It's just that as a film and television actor, I've experienced too many cases where fans can't distinguish between the character and the actor," said Ren Anzhi.
"I understand what you mean," said Dr. Yang. "She was not attracted by a good-looking actor or a portrait, but by the deeds recorded in words and the songs of the people. Life is as fragile as a candle, but legends can be passed down in various forms."
"Wait a minute, so what you mean is that I can have a baby just by imagining it?" Ren Anzhi's pupils trembled violently.
"She was moved by the man in the story. In a sense, he was real to her."
"..." Ren Anzhi took a breath and asked, "Who will the child look like?"
"We can adjust certain characteristics of the next generation based on who we're attracted to."
"..." Ren Anzhi pointed at the screen saver of Dr. Yang's phone, "So if you fall in love with this cool CEO who doesn't speak human language in this game, then you can also have a similar child, right?"
"This is not the inheritance of genetic material like you Homo sapiens, but a simulation of brain waves. This is how we pass on our love." Doctor Yang's fingertips lightly touched the phone. "It is probably incomprehensible to you humans."
"I really don't understand." Ren Anzhi nodded, "But——"
"But what?"
Ren Anzhi said: "I even felt envious after listening to this. How could such a good thing happen!"
"..." Doctor Yang was surprised: "Don't you think it's weird?"
"Not at all." Ren Anzhi stood up. "For urban people in this world today, love is actually a hassle. Whether it's social contact or trying to figure out the other person's thoughts, it consumes a lot of time and energy. Excuse me for being blunt, having a child directly through imagination and paper people is probably something that many people in modern society dream of."
Doctor Yang shook his head gently. "No, you are wrong. What I said is only theoretically feasible. As far as I know, there are very few such examples among my people. Childbirth is a very serious matter for us. It requires true love for each other and awareness of childbirth. We are nurturing an offspring. It is the future. It is an independent life. It is not completely dependent on you. It is not a joke, not a momentary pleasure, nor a responsibility that you are forced to accept."
“Is it actually that hard?”
"Flirtatious affection is not acceptable." Doctor Yang said with a smile, "If I must say, I only want to spend money right now."
"I see."
"So I often feel ashamed of my predecessors. I know that having children is an obligation that I must and should fulfill, but I just don't have the urge to fall in love, nor do I have the desire to have a child. Maybe I am born to be this selfish and indifferent person." Dr. Yang frowned slightly and sighed.
"No, please don't say that."
"Do you know how many of my people are left?"
"How many?"
"301." Doctor Yang pointed at himself, "Including myself and the hatched larvae, there are only 301 of us Nagas left."
"Is this all that's left in the entire galaxy?"
"Yes." Doctor Yang lowered his eyes. "But even so, I still don't have the awareness to reproduce for the continuation of the race. I really..."
"Doctor Yang!" Ren Anzhi shouted.
"Um?"
"Doctor Yang, please don't blame yourself."
"I'm just analyzing myself objectively."
"Doctor Yang, I think that as a beautiful and intelligent snake, it is not frivolous and selfish for you to live happily."
“…”
"Although I don't know much, from what you just said, you said that childbirth must be actively autonomous. Isn't that obvious?"
"ah?"
"Live happily, fall in love when you want to, and have children when you want to. This is what suits your clan." Ren Anzhi looked at Dr. Yang. "It's not because of heavy reasons like responsibility or obligation, but because of your spontaneous impulse."
“…”
"Doctor Yang, I once lost all my memories. I knew nothing about myself and the future. At that time, I forgot everything I should do and just lived in emptiness, like a walking corpse. Later, I found that living a good life is the journey that people should go through . In this journey, I met the things I like to do, I found what I want to do, I came up with the things I want to challenge, and I was fortunate to meet many friends. It was these things that filled the blank space of Ren Anzhi and made me who I am today."
“…”
“Life will give you goals and you will naturally move forward.”
“…”
"Living in the present is the most important thing," Ren Anzhi said. "It's not about being selfish, but about being able to hold your head high and walk through this journey of life with a clear conscience."
Dr. Yang stared at him in silence, her golden eyes sparkling.
"So, Dr. Yang, you just need to live your life well." Ren Anzhi scratched his head and smiled, "I'm sorry, I said a lot of nonsense, I hope it can make you feel more relaxed."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
"Now I understand why you are so popular among your peers."
"Haha." Ren Anzhi grinned.
"Your words do make me feel a little better, but I have a question."
"What?"
"You looked troubled since you came in."
"Is that so?" Ren An subconsciously touched his face.
"You can't hide a human's expression."
"I actually..."
"Yes, I can see that. After Mr. Yan and the others left, you looked even more distracted." Doctor Yang leaned close to Ren Anzhi's face and said, "Are you worried about something?"
“Ah, this…”
"You just enlightened me, but what are you worried about? Why don't you tell me about it?" Doctor Yang smiled and said, "You already know my situation, so tell me about yours. This can be considered a give and take."
Ren Anzhi raised his head and looked at Dr. Yang for a while. He could see her delicate white cheeks, her eyes full of concern, and her slightly shaking eyelashes. He turned his head and said in a sad tone: "Because I have to say goodbye to Duoduo."
"Um?"
Ren Anzhi pushed the fat parrot's cage to Doctor Yang and said, "Doctor Yang, I'm going to be away for a while. I'll leave Duoduo with you for a while. Please help me take care of it."
"Are you sure? Are you going on a business trip to catch up with the announcement again?"
"Um."
"Your Duoduo is very attached to you. If you run away, he will definitely become depressed again."
"I'm sorry, Dr. Yang, I have to trouble you."
"..." Doctor Yang looked at Ren Anzhi and said softly, "Okay."
"Thank you."
Ren Anzhi stood up and prepared to leave. "Mr. Ren!" Doctor Yang suddenly called him.
"Um?"
"What you just said to me applies to you as well." Dr. Yang looked into his eyes. "Live in the present moment."
"……Thank you."
Ren Anzhi left the pet hospital.
He was really just pretending to be a life mentor, he thought, but what qualifications did he have to persuade Dr. Yang?
How could a duckweed that had lost everything have the right to dictate the reproduction of other species? The fat parrot behind him saw him leaving and hurriedly chirped, "Anzhi! Anzhi!! Anzhi!!!" Ren Anzhi had the urge to look back at it at that moment, but he still gritted his teeth and walked out of the hospital.
Before he knew it, he had driven his car to the outskirts of an upscale residential area.
There are rows of villas hidden by lush trees within the wall. The two people I saw in the hospital just now should have gone home.
That's Yan An's home, Xiao Zhen's home, and where their family lives.
He lowered the car window and stared at the villas in the community, falling into a trance for a moment.
Welcome to my home. Yan An's voice echoed in his ears. He repeatedly pondered over these words, sitting there blankly, not knowing how much time had passed.
At this time, two people walked out of the gate of the community. One was a handsome boy who looked like a middle school student, and the other was a little girl who was a head shorter than him. They looked like they were going to the convenience store next to Ren Anzhi's car to buy something. The boy walked in front, and the little girl followed behind him, jumping and skipping.
"Isn't this a big star?" The boy saw him at a glance. He was Xiao Zhen, he looked at him and smiled, "What a coincidence. I met him twice in one day."
"Big star?" the girl next to Xiaozhen asked curiously.
"Yeah, haven't you seen his performance?"
"Performance?" The girl's eyes widened. "It can't be that, that Ren..."
"Yes, it's Ren Anzhi."
Ren Anzhi quickly made a shushing gesture to them. He slowly took off half of his sunglasses.
After seeing his features clearly, the girl immediately covered her mouth and suppressed her excited scream into a low shout, "Ah! Ah! It's really him!! It's Ren Anzhi!!!"
Xiao Zhen said, "Don't you say you don't chase stars?"
"But it's Ren Anzhi!! That Ren Anzhi! Wow, he's really handsome when you look at him up close!! So handsome! Even so close! Ahhhhh! Many boys and girls in our class are fans of him." The girl's face flushed and her eyes sparkled.
"Do you need my autograph?" Ren Anzhi immediately put on a business smile, revealing his white teeth.
"Yes! Yes!" the girl said excitedly, "Give me your autograph! Thank you!"
"Okay." Ren Anzhi skillfully pulled out a piece of paper from the seat and asked, "Excuse me, little sister, who are you?"
"She is my sister Yan Zhu." Xiao Zhen replied.
"What?"
" My name is Yan Zhu! You know my brother." Yan Zhu said to Ren Anzhi.
"Yan...Zhu..."
"Yes, I am Yan Zhu." Yan Zhu smiled, and then she asked in surprise, "Ah, what's wrong with you?"
She turned to look at Xiao Zhen in panic, "Brother, what happened to the big star? Is he crying?"
