"There is another question: not all jobs get better with age. The most common jobs, in fact, can be done by a primary school student. These jobs make up more than half of all jobs in society. No matter how long you do them, you won't achieve much, and you might even become lazy. For some jobs, like physical labor or creative design work that requires passion, being older is actually a disadvantage. It's the young and inexperienced who can achieve miracles."
Cen Yemeng nodded obediently, her expression serious, listening quietly to her husband's analysis.
"Furthermore, in today's era, change is absolute. There's no such thing as doing one job for a lifetime like in ancient times," Jiang Ye said. "Various industries are like plants in a rainforest, sprouting, growing, and constantly dying, renewing themselves. Humans, like monkeys in the rainforest, need to rely on different industry trees, jumping from one to another, continuously learning new fields. Therefore, in a new field, the starting line for the old and the young is not far apart, and it's not certain who will be ahead."
"Impressive," Cen Yemeng nodded. "That's what I thought too. I have one more point to add, and then we can answer this netizen's question."
"What point?" Jiang Ye asked.
"This is currently a pilot phase, so it's normal for various problems to arise. The planet will intervene to regulate and strive to prevent problems from growing," Cen Yemeng said.
"You're going to reply to netizens?" Jiang Ye asked.
"The exile planet just set up a political discussion website. Everyone on the planet can ask questions there, and officials at all levels will answer online. Those who answer well and receive more likes can get bonuses," Cen Yemeng said. "I answer a few questions when I have time, and now I have over two billion followers."
After speaking, Cen Yemeng typed rapidly on her phone.
Jiang Ye quietly held her, while his other hand continued to create sparks.
"The second question," Cen Yemeng said. "Will the extension of lifespan lead to the military and police cherishing their lives more, and will fewer people be willing to sacrifice themselves, thus reducing the combat effectiveness of the military and police?"
"This question is more complex," Jiang Ye said. "Dozens of ideas flashed through my mind at once. I'll tell you a few of the most important ones."
"Okay."
"Firstly, even without extended lifespans, there is no one who doesn't cherish their life, and no one who isn't afraid of death. The military and police fight bravely because of their sense of responsibility, their sense of justice. I believe warriors will remain warriors."
"Secondly, we are doing our utmost to reduce combat casualties for the military and police. More protective equipment and more unmanned offensive weapons are being deployed. In the future, our military and police casualties will decrease. This is something the three planets have always spared no expense for, as human lives are paramount."
"Furthermore, longer lifespans will also act as a deterrent to criminals. Especially for the longevity surgery, it will not be performed on incarcerated criminals. Longevity loans and longevity contract workers also do not accept individuals with criminal records," Jiang Ye said. "Therefore, I predict that after the widespread adoption of lifespan reform, the crime rate in the entire society will decrease. With great wealth comes great responsibility, and as people live longer and have more money, the probability of them taking risks will be lower."
Cen Yemeng gave him a thumbs-up and typed furiously.
"The third question," Cen Yemeng read from her phone screen. "When people can live to be a hundred years old, they can have four generations living together. If they can live for three hundred years, they will have twelve generations living together, forming extremely large families, so large that one might not even distinguish between their children, and their children's marriages and divorces become very frequent. How should this situation be resolved?"
"I can think of three methods, and these are the methods adopted by super-rich individuals who have achieved immortality," Jiang Ye said.
"Tell me about them," Cen Yemeng smiled.
"The first method is like memorizing a textbook. You compile information, preferences, gossip, family relationships, and photos of all your descendants, relatives, and in-laws into a booklet and review it daily, memorizing it thoroughly," Jiang Ye said. "When visiting during holidays, remember to cram and review. This way, it's not a problem to remember a few hundred people."
"The second method is to split the family," Jiang Ye said. "When there are too many descendants, the family is divided. The patriarch will naturally be the oldest and most respected, and then select some favored and close younger generations for frequent interaction and gatherings. Keep the number of people in each family within a reasonable range."
"Let me add two methods for splitting families here: the 'Strong Dragon' method and the 'Local Snake' method," Jiang Ye chuckled.
"The 'Strong Dragon' method involves some wealthy individuals giving a sum of money to each adult descendant. After a few years, those who have prospered and become successful with this principal will be admitted into the family, while others will be expelled."
"As for the 'Local Snake' method, some families living in ancestral homes select younger generations whose work and residence are nearby to be included in the family, dividing the family based on geographical proximity. Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors."
"The 'Strong Dragon' method can easily form large-scale, wealth-accumulating wealthy groups, eventually becoming the legendary old-money aristocracy."
"The 'Local Snake' method can easily control a region, monopolizing key positions in various industries throughout the entire area."
Cen Yemeng was astonished. "Where did you hear all this?"
"Huh? You haven't heard of it?" Jiang Ye was also surprised. "Every time I visit, I corner those long-lived planet governors and commanders and ask them about family matters, as we might have a very large family in the future."
Cen Yemeng blushed. "Let's get back to the point. You've explained two methods, there's a third one."
"The third method is to rely on high technology," Jiang Ye said. "There are specialized apps that can be installed on mobile phones. If two relatives are close to each other, the phone will automatically pop up a message telling you how to address the other person and their various information."
"It's a bit like spies meeting, isn't it?" Cen Yemeng said. "Spies who infiltrate enemy organizations don't know they are allies, but when they get close, they exchange passwords."
"Yes, it's quite a peculiar feeling, and sometimes it sparks unexpected connections," Jiang Ye said. "For example, two companies that are business rivals might meet face-to-face, their phones vibrate simultaneously, and they discover they are distant relatives. Perhaps they can turn their rivalry into friendship. Or a junior employee joins a new company, walks around, and finds that an older employee or their superior is a distant relative, making things easier for them in the future."
Cen Yemeng nodded and typed on her phone.
This time, she took a much longer time to type, likely because there were too many answers, filling the screen.
"Have the technical staff give me a copy of this website," Jiang Ye said. "I'll set up similar websites on Jiang Ye Star and Bi Rong Star."
"You think this website is good?"
"It's very good. It maintains communication, allowing us to hear public opinion and explain high-level decisions," Jiang Ye said. "I'll answer questions when I have time."