Shen Feng had experienced partings and deaths before. When Professor Chu passed away, Shen Feng was also very sad. A close person leaving him like that was a huge blow to anyone. However, Professor Chu was old and not in good health, so Shen Feng had subconsciously prepared for it. But now, the person sleeping beside him was about to leave him. How could anyone bear such a blow?
Watching the person he loved slip away before his eyes was an indescribable, undoubtedly painful experience.
At this moment, several people walked into the hospital corridor. Upon closer inspection, it was Xiao Long and Chu Chaoyan, with Xiao Long in tow. It was clear they had heard about what happened at the hospital. Children's minds are very sensitive, like Xiao Long. He hadn't seen his mother for just one day, and he already sensed something was wrong. For the past few days, Xiao Long had been cared for by Chu Chaoyan, but now he was crying to see his mother.
Helplessly, Chu Chaoyan brought Xiao Long to the hospital. Besides these two, Zhang Xixi and Hua Jingran also appeared, both very worried.
Seeing Shen Feng sitting there, Xiao Long ran over to him and called out, "Dad, where is Mom now? Is the baby going to be born?"
Chu Chaoyan also walked over and said helplessly, "Xiao Long kept crying to come over, and I really couldn't stop him, so it turned out like this. How is Sister Du now? Is she okay?"
Shen Feng forced a smile onto his face and then said to Xiao Long, "Mom is sick and needs to rest for a long time. Don't disturb Mom, let Mom sleep peacefully, okay?"
Hearing his father say this, Xiao Long quickly nodded and said, "I won't disturb Mom's sleep. I'll be very obedient."
Shen Feng then took Xiao Long to Zhang Xixi and said, "Xixi, please take care of Xiao Long for now, don't let him run around. As for the future... we'll talk about it later."
Chu Chaoyan, being quite sharp, understood the situation after hearing Shen Feng's words. If the surgery had been successful, Shen Feng would not have said such things. The fact that Shen Feng was saying this now clearly meant that something everyone dreaded had happened.
Hua Jingran also walked up at this time and said, "Hello, brother-in-law. Sister also wanted to visit Sister Du, but she said she might be disliked, so she didn't come. She asked you to take good care of Sister Du."
Shen Feng knew about Chang Jianyi's concession, but this concession appearing now was clearly too late. The worst had already happened, and Chang Jianyi felt too embarrassed to appear, fearing that her presence would affect Du Xinshi's mood. It was also because of a previous argument that Du Xinshi had entrusted the child to Chu Chaoyan's care.
A clean room was soon cleared in the hospital. Many doctors had never heard of the technology of freezing human bodies and eagerly requested to observe. Whether it was successful or not, it was a rare viewing experience that might not be available again.
Soon, a group of scientists from Pudong arrived at the hospital with various equipment. The most eye-catching was a sealed cryogenic chamber, specifically designed to maintain a frozen environment and equipped with an internal power source. If the external power supply failed, the internal power source could provide twenty-four hours of freezing power.
When Mu Ying appeared, Xiao Long, held by Zhang Xixi, couldn't help but extend his hand and call out, "Auntie, I'm here, Auntie."
Mu Ying had been extremely exhausted these past few days. Although her control over her abilities had improved, she was truly tired. Upon arriving in Yuzhou, she hadn't even had time to meet Du Xinshi before being taken directly to the laboratory for research.
Seeing Xiao Long, Mu Ying quickly hugged the child. She felt immense pity for Xiao Long at this moment. He was only a three-year-old child, and now he was about to lose his mother. She didn't know if he would be able to wake up after being frozen, but for the child's sake, she could only try her best, hoping for a miracle in the future that could treat Du Xinshi.
"Xiao Long, you must be good from now on. Auntie will visit you often," Mu Ying said to Xiao Long, unable to hold back her tears.
Xiao Long nodded as if he understood, thinking that as long as he was obedient, everything would be fine.
Just then, a loud cry echoed from the delivery room. Chu Chaoyan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It seems she made it through."
However, the baby was quickly taken to the nursery. Shen Feng only managed a fleeting glance. The baby's face was wrinkled, and its skin was reddish, resembling a little meatball.
Shen Feng quickly asked, "Can I go in and see?"
The doctor quickly replied, "No, the room is very messy right now. Also, Madam Du's condition is not good. Her heart can't hold on any longer and she must undergo emergency freezing surgery immediately. Delaying any further would not be good for Madam Du. However, you will have half a minute to speak when she is being taken to the operating table."
Shen Feng nodded in silence. Although he was still standing in the corridor, his fists were clenched and trembling slightly, clearly indicating that Shen Feng was also struggling to bear the blow.
Soon, the weak Du Xinshi was brought out, lying on a stretcher, her face pale and clearly at her limit. Upon seeing Shen Feng, she tried to smile and said, "Shen Feng, it was my honor to meet you. I'm afraid I have to leave first. Take good care of our two children."
"Don't worry, I will raise both children. And you will be fine. I will find a way to save you. When you wake up, you will have a healthy body!" Shen Feng said quickly, lowering his head and reaching out to touch Du Xinshi's face. However, all he felt was the coldness of her skin.
Zhang Xixi also walked over with Xiao Long in her arms. Xiao Long stretched out his hand, wanting to grab his mother, and said, "Mom, shall we sleep together?"
Du Xinshi's eyes were a little hazy. "Xiao Long, Mommy is going to sleep now. Listen to Daddy, and grow up to be a capable person, okay?"
"I understand," Xiao Long replied earnestly, his childishness still evident.
After that, Du Xinshi was taken to another operating room on the stretcher by the nurses. Mu Ying, wearing a mask, also appeared. Looking at her cousin's depleted state, she suddenly said softly, "Perhaps I shouldn't have entrusted you to Shen Feng earlier, otherwise, things wouldn't have turned out this way."
"Lin Ying, you are mistaken. It is precisely because you entrusted me to Shen Feng's protection that I found fulfillment. During these years in Yuzhou, I didn't have to worry about food or safety, and I found a man who loved me deeply. I am already very content. It's just that I'm a little tired now and won't be able to see my children grow up." Du Xinshi's voice suddenly weakened.
Du Xinshi's heart was actually failing. The reason she had held on until now was due to the stimulant. However, even the stimulant could not save a heart that was about to stop beating.
"Prepare for emergency freezing surgery. Administer anesthetic gas to induce deep anesthesia. Prepare for freezing. Miss Mu Ying, remember to be quick during the surgery and do not hesitate. Pre-cool the freezing chamber and control the temperature inside the chamber," several scientists interrupted Du Xinshi and Mu Ying's conversation. The surgery had to be performed immediately.
Mu Ying nodded quickly and said, "Okay, I will do this quickly."
Originally, machines were used for cooling during human freezing. However, machines were too rigid and could not quickly adjust the freezing efficiency according to changes in time and situation. Therefore, accidents often occurred during surgery. But now, with the presence of Mu Ying, an ability user, the freezing effect would naturally be enhanced.
Du Xinshi was then fitted with a mask. After inhaling the anesthetic gas, Du Xinshi fell into a deep sleep. Taking advantage of this moment, Mu Ying began to use her abilities.
In an instant, a layer of frost appeared on Du Xinshi's body, and her bodily functions immediately ceased. The scientists quickly checked and exclaimed excitedly, "No problem, no problem. The freezing is excellent. As expected of an ability user, the goal was achieved in just an instant. It's simply perfect!"
To preserve a human body in a low-temperature environment, it must be frozen instantaneously. Slow freezing would lead to some parts being frozen while other parts' cells were still metabolizing normally, causing bodily incoordination.
Mu Ying watched as her cousin was frozen, her heartbeat even stopped, and her face showed no expression. At this moment, Mu Ying realized that the gentle cousin she knew had been frozen. Whether she could wake up in the future was uncertain.
Du Xinshi was then quickly placed in the cryogenic chamber. Even though she was frozen, maintaining the frozen state was not easy. She could only be stored in the cryogenic chamber. The cryogenic chamber was completely sealed, with only a transparent glass panel at the facial area, through which Du Xinshi's face could be seen.
"I have a question. How long can this surgery last? It's impossible to keep her frozen forever, right?" Mu Ying asked quickly.
The scientists replied, "It is naturally impossible to keep her frozen forever. After all, even mammoths frozen in Antarctica tens of millions of years ago showed signs of decay. Moreover, the frozen person needs to be revived. If the time is too long, the possibility of revival will also decrease. Twenty years is already the limit. If the time is extended, waking up a frozen person will become a very difficult task."
"Twenty years?" Mu Ying frowned upon hearing the time limit, clearly thinking of some difficult matters. In chaotic times, anything could happen easily. Dreams and accidents never knew who would arrive first. If any unexpected situation occurred within twenty years, reviving Du Xinshi would become even more impossible.
"By the way, Miss Mu Ying, although you have gained considerable experience in freezing human bodies, it is best to find specialized personnel for thawing, such as ability users who can instantly melt ice and snow. However, such people may not even exist. In the future, you must check the power level and sealing of the cryogenic chamber every day. If the cryogenic chamber needs to be replaced, it must be pre-cooled," the scientists warned Mu Ying.
Mu Ying said helplessly, "What's the use of telling me this? I don't live in Yuzhou. However, I will relay these words to Shen Feng. Thank you for your hard work this time."
After half a year, Shen Feng finally returned to live in Fengshen Palace. Accompanying him were Xiao Long, held by Chu Chaoyan, and Du Xinshi, who had been placed in the cryogenic chamber.
Chang Jianyi was waiting at home with Xiao Hu. Zhang Xixi, needing to stay outside to care for her sister-in-law and nephew, refused to return to Fengshen Palace. However, it was very easy for Zhang Xixi to enter Fengshen Palace, as no one dared to stop her.
Upon returning to Fengshen Palace, Shen Feng first had the cryogenic chamber moved to the bunker beneath the castle for safekeeping. He then secluded himself in the bunker for an entire night. Even when Chu Chaoyan came to visit, Shen Feng calmly said, "I just want some time alone. Don't bother me. I will come out tomorrow."