"The next rule is citizen time," Jiang Ye said. "Those who have resided on this planet the longest, the old citizens, will be ranked higher. Those who have recently arrived will be ranked lower."
"You should all understand this," Jiang Ye said with a knowing smile. "The earlier immigrants made greater contributions to the planet and deserve certain privileges."
"The last rule is medical history," Jiang Ye said. "Many people on our planet have visited hospitals multiple times and have corresponding medical records. Those who have been sick more often and more severely will have their surgeries scheduled earlier. Healthier individuals will have to wait. However, the time difference will not be too significant, at most two to three weeks."
"In summary, the intelligent fungus considered the condition of the entire planet, reviewed everyone's data, and then derived the final ranking," Jiang Ye said. "This ranking may not be perfectly precise, but overall, it is the fairest and most just, most beneficial for the planet's development, and will bring the greatest benefit to everyone."
"Subsequent rankings may be adjusted, so you can closely monitor your backend status," Jiang Ye said. "Half a month, three days, and one day before the surgery, the Longevity Hospital will contact you."
The video ended.
Jiang Ye's explanation was clear and candid. Netizens from the three planets gave their approval, quickly accumulating over seven billion likes.
Three days later.
At eight in the morning, Jiang Ye sat at his desk eating breakfast.
A knock sounded at the office door, and Su Yueming hurried in, stepping onto the floor, activating the holographic projection.
"What's up?" Jiang Ye asked, surprised.
"The live broadcast, I told you about it the night before last, and you said you wanted to watch," Su Yueming replied, also surprised.
Jiang Ye suddenly remembered.
This morning, the first longevity surgery would be performed at the Longevity Hospital on Jiang Ye Star's Binhai City. For promotional purposes, the surgery would be broadcast live on television.
The holographic projection displayed the television screen.
The entrance to the hospital was swarming with reporters, their cameras and broadcasting equipment a dense crowd. An unusually large number of journalists were present, not only from the three planets but also from over a hundred other planets. After all, the pilot program for human lifespan reform was a major cosmic event.
Soon, an ambulance pulled up to the Longevity Hospital building.
The car door opened, and a nurse wheeled out a hospital bed.
An old man sat on the bed, his hair completely white, his scalp visible due to severe hair loss. The wrinkles on his face were deep, like old tree bark, his cheeks were covered in age spots, resembling moldy wood. His eyes were so small they were almost nonexistent, and he was even connected to oxygen tubes.
The camera zoomed in for a close-up of the old man. Jiang Ye frowned; he looked incredibly frail, as if a gust of wind could make him cough to death.
The radio reporter began introducing him into the microphone:
"This is Mr. Guo Tairan, and he will be the first to enter the operating room at the Longevity Hospital for the longevity surgery."
"Mr. Guo Tairan is ninety-one years old and was born on Mount Kailash. He joined the army at seventeen and experienced the six-year bloody civil war on Mount Kailash. During the war, he served as a rescue team member, self-taught medicine under rudimentary conditions, and treated over fifteen hundred soldiers and civilians, demonstrating exceptional medical talent. He was hailed as a medical god."
"After the war, Mr. Guo Tairan enrolled in the Mount Kailash College of Medicine, obtained a doctorate degree, and began working at a hospital."
"At the age of forty-four, a global flood disaster occurred on Zhiji Star, leading to a large-scale epidemic. Mr. Guo Tairan resolutely resigned from his position as deputy director, joined the Interstellar Humanitarian Rescue Association, and went to Zhiji Star to participate in epidemic treatment. He developed several alien bacterial vaccines, saving over a million lives."
"For the next thirty years, Mr. Guo Tairan practiced medicine on various planets, participating in the Ear Cochlea Star War, the Mir War, and over ten medical support missions for natural disasters. He has saved countless lives and was awarded the Galactic Hero Medal."
Jiang Ye nodded slightly.
The intelligent fungus was very good at selecting people.
If such a formidable medical expert could have his lifespan extended, his contribution to humanity would be immense.
Furthermore, emotionally speaking, this person had saved millions, so extending his life would be widely accepted by the public.
On the holographic projection, nurses were already pushing the patient upstairs.
Soon, they reached the operating room.
Reporters were not allowed inside the operating room, but the door had transparent glass, allowing them to film from outside.
Inside the operating room, Guo Tairan could be seen being moved by medical staff into various medical instruments for blood, urine, and saliva collection.
"The first step of the surgery is a comprehensive physical examination and scan to ensure the body is suitable for the procedure. This process will take about five minutes, which is very fast. The equipment at the Longevity Hospital is top-tier on the market," the reporter explained to the camera. "Next is a full body cleansing, and then the surgery can begin."
"We can see that Mr. Guo has entered the surgical equipment."
"Longevity surgery carries some risks, but the risk rate is extremely low, and it will not cause severe consequences; they are all timely reversible," the reporter said. "Under normal circumstances, the surgery will last for half an hour. During this time, let's interview the director of the Longevity Hospital, Dr. Wan Dongling."
A middle-aged woman wearing glasses and a white coat appeared on camera and began smilingly answering the reporters' questions.
The questions were common, such as how the hospital was operating and how many surgeries could be performed per month.
Jiang Ye lowered his head and continued eating breakfast. He was only concerned about whether the first surgery would be successful.
After finishing his meal and waiting for a moment, the operating room door opened.
A middle-aged man walked out, wearing a green hospital gown, tears streaming down his face in excitement.
Guo Tairan!
His appearance had completely changed. The age spots had vanished, the wrinkles were almost smoothed out, leaving only a few faint lines. Even his hair had regrown and turned from pale to black.
The hospital corridor erupted in applause. Guo Tairan bowed repeatedly in thanks, and the scene was joyous.
"Mr. Guo, I am a reporter from Jiang Ye Star Television Central Station. May I interview you?" the reporter quickly approached, holding out the microphone. "The surgery was a complete success. How are you feeling now?"
Guo Tairan opened his mouth, then quickly closed it, wiping his tears, overcome with emotion.
The applause in the corridor grew louder.
Jiang Ye's expression was unreadable, but he was deeply moved. An old man who had lived a weathered life, almost buried in the earth, now suddenly looked like a middle-aged man. Such tears were undoubtedly genuine.
"I cannot describe my feelings in words," Guo Tairan said, his voice choked with emotion. "I can only say, thank you, world!"
After a round of applause, the reporter asked again, "How do you feel physically now?"
"The vitality I've missed is back. I should be in the state of a fifty-year-old now. The pain that has plagued me for over a decade is gone, and the lightness of youth has returned," Guo Tairan said excitedly. "After ninety, I lay in bed every day, feeling cold. The blood in my veins felt like water from a faucet, and my internal organs felt like they were soaking in cold water. But now, my body has warmed up, and blood flows through my veins."