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Chapter 888 - 888 884 Prolonging Life!

888: Chapter 884: Prolonging Life!

Cong is Here!

888: Chapter 884: Prolonging Life!

Cong is Here!

Mountain breezes stirred.

The fishpond rippled in concentric circles.

Bathing in the sunlight, Tang Pingde felt drowsy, as if ready to sleep forever at any moment.

After checking his pulse, Wu Jie did not rush to speak out.

Turning his head slightly, Tang Pingde offered a kind smile and looked at Wu Jie with a gentle gaze.

“Though life is full of injustices, in the face of death, everyone is equal!”

“No matter how high-ranking, famous, or wealthy one becomes, in the end, no one can escape death!”

Tang Pingde exhaled deeply, his gaze distant as if he could see himself resting in eternal peace, closing his eyes for the last time.

Wu Jie remained silent.

No one can escape from birth, aging, illness, and death.

Aging in humans is a result of cell division slowing down, mutations, diseases, coupled with external environmental factors, food, air, and their long-term interactions, leading to gradual bodily deterioration.

Those freshly born and the young have the most active metabolism and the most vibrant cells.

As age increases, metabolic activities decline, cellular functions deteriorate, or even cancerous changes occur, leading to organ decay.

Therefore, the older one gets, the poorer their memory, resistance, and physical abilities become.

Hair loss, wrinkled skin, declining eyesight, stiffening arteries leading to high blood pressure, weakening functions of the heart, liver, spleen, stomach, kidneys giving rise to various diseases…

Since ancient times, humans have tried to prolong life, seeking to conquer disease and achieve immortality.

But immense life pressures often lead most people to toil and hustle.

Sleep deprivation, anxiety, excessive drinking, sedentary lifestyles, chaotic eating habits, and harsh environments…

Such unhealthy habits hasten the aging of life.

Young people work hard to make money; the elderly spend money to save their lives.

But is it too late?

Those who live longer are the ones with adequate sleep, balanced diets, regular exercise, and a tranquil mindset.

Of course.

No matter how meticulously one cares for their health, they can’t avoid the curse of aging and ultimately, death.

Just like Tang Pingde beside me.

In his youth, he fought for his country, traveling east and west, braving gunfire and bloodshed.

Afterward, in peace times, though he held a high position and devoted himself to his country and people, he also had a private medical team for scientific health maintenance.

Like ordinary people, he had the young working hard and the old focusing on maintenance.

But what’s the result?

Using modern medicine and various scientific means to live up to ninety years of age is indeed no small feat.

Tang Pingde even had a premonition that he might not survive this winter.

There is a rural saying:

“Through the ninth and fourth-ninth days, the freeze kills old dogs.”

It refers to the many elderly who don’t make it through the winter.

Due to the cold and lack of physical exercise in winter, resulting in constricted blood vessels, increased heart rates, and high blood pressure, elderly people with heart disease or hypertension often succumb to heart attacks or strokes.

Additionally, respiratory infections and the common cold increase the likelihood of death, which is why Tang Pingde said he might not live to see the next spring.

He was very aware of his own physical condition.

In such a hot ‘old wives’ summer’, young people feel warm even in short sleeves, whereas he needs a thin blanket.

Isn’t this a sign of severe aging, of being on one’s last legs?

However…

Wu Jie really didn’t want Old Mr.

Tang to not make it through this winter.

Although they hadn’t interacted much, ever since the 90th birthday celebration, Old Mr.

Tang had been especially caring towards Wu Jie.

Knowing that the relation between Wu Jie and Tang Xiao started as a play-act, but since they got along well, he did everything to make the pretend relationship real, without grandly informing all the family members and causing them embarrassment.

And in their work and life, he took great care of them.

Tang Xiao would say that Old Mr.

Tang treated Wu Jie even more dearly than his own grandchildren.

Even during the World Cup betting, when all the grandchildren were on their knees, even Tang Xiao did not escape punishment, only Wu Jie received special treatment.

Knowing that a scandal erupted in the Kong Family of Liuli City and that someone intended to harm Wu Jie, he personally called to express his concern and even sent his security to protect Wu Jie.

As for his past confrontations with others that earned him the title ‘King of Tricksters’, what spared him from fierce retaliation?

A significant reason was the lingering influence of Old Mr.

Tang.

As the saying goes, even a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude.

Old Mr.

Tang protected Wu Jie at every turn, and with such kinship and deep affection, Wu Jie naturally wanted to repay him generously.

“Sir, you’re overthinking it!”

Wu Jie smiled, “Your body may have aged, but it hasn’t reached the point where it can’t be treated!”

Tang Pingde chuckled softly, “Are you suggesting I take Detox Pills?

Are they truly a miraculous cure-all?”

Wu Jie shook his head, “How could they cure everything?

They essentially utilize phages to consume and eliminate toxic and harmful substances in the body, thereby removing cancerous cells, bacteria, viruses, and enhancing detoxification and beauty.”

“If the human body is like a complex city, then Detox Pills are akin to janitors, cleaning all the dirt and disorder, making the city look brand new; but it doesn’t mean the city will stop producing waste and pollution.”

Tang Pingde murmured in a low voice, “I understand, your point is, if I take some Detox Pills, and cleanse my body, I can survive another year or two?”

Wu Jie took out a bottle of Detox Pills from his bag and placed it in Tang Pingde’s hands.

“Since there’s medicine, let’s extend life first!

Your loved ones certainly don’t want you to pass away too soon!”

“Pass away too soon?” Tang Pingde couldn’t help but laugh heartily, “I’m ninety years old, is that considered passing away too soon?

You little rascal, you really have a way with words!”

Wu Jie laughed, “I’m planning to raise the average human lifespan to one hundred and twenty years.

You’re just thinking about leaving at ninety?

Isn’t that too soon?”

“And although Detox Pills aren’t officially registered as medicine yet, they’ve already been produced in the millions, benefiting millions around the globe.

Those official medicines haven’t undergone as many real-person clinical trials as mine, right?”

“So, rest assured and take them.

Just one pill a day, and after a week, not to say that you’ll return to your youthful vigor, but at the very least it will make you healthier and extend your life!”

“Alright alright!

I’ll count it as you being considerate, young man!”

After a hearty laugh, Tang Pingde seemed to perk up considerably.

He picked up the medicine bottle to take a closer look, gazing at the greenish Detox Pills chuckled,

“Technology truly is the primary productive force!”

“Who would have thought that this tiny Detox Pill could have so many uses!”

“It not only realized our years-long dream, but also helped to recover the lost cultural relics and earned you a fortune!”

“Moreover, it exposed the vile and filthy nature of certain international forces.

Now that they are plunged into turmoil and chaos, it’s their own fault!”

Feeling better in spirits, the volume and pace of their speech increased.

Wu Jie nodded with a smile, “If they had used Detox Pills properly and legally, they wouldn’t be in this situation today.

But their internal chaos is also providing us an opportunity to catch up!”

“You’re thinking too simply, kid!”

Tang Pingde narrowed his eyes, speaking unrushed,

“Remember this: all conflict and strife arise from the uneven distribution of benefits!

Their unrest has already lasted nearly twenty days.

The common people suffering the most have certainly begun to lack clothing and food and are living in extreme hardship.”

“The strongest and most fundamental human instinct is survival!

Without enough food, medicine, and water, those people will certainly rise up in rebellion.

How many peasant uprisings did we have in ancient times because of famine?”

“I guess they will go through large-scale armed conflicts, either deciding victory or defeat or reaching a balance of power among different factions.

In any case, they will ultimately move towards peace!”

“Although war will lead to heavy losses for them, don’t forget that every time human economies have rapidly developed, it was after a great war.

If they unite and develop together, their efficiency will inevitably be high!”

“In contrast, ‘The tree that stands out in the forest is the one that the wind blows down.’ We may have the chance to become the strongest in the world, but it will inevitably lead to more direct and severe opposition in the future.”

“Just like before, when the group encountered suppression and bullying, from now on, they could even adopt isolationist policies, refusing to do business with us.”

“They have the technology, resources, population, and markets.

They can completely band together for warmth and ignore us entirely.

What can we do?”

“Are we going to start a war to force them to do business with us?”

…

Tang Pingde went on articulately.

While others are happy to see those countries in chaos and misery every day.

His strategic vision had already seen beyond the end of the turmoil.

Different levels of thought lead to different perspectives on issues.

Otherwise, how would the old saying go, ‘The older the ginger, the spicier’?

During the casual conversation,

Mr.

and Mrs.

Wu Jianguo returned.

“The old man has been complaining about poor appetite and discomfort in his body lately.

You came back just in time, so go ahead and take his pulse!”

Wu Jianguo came over and immediately started giving orders.

Wu Jie laughed, “I’ve already checked.

It’s just old age and physical decline.

Start by taking a Detox Pill daily to improve his constitution!

I’ll get some more medicine to help the old man speed up his metabolism.

Then he won’t feel dizzy and lethargic.”

“Eh!

Where’s Xiao?” Liao Lan came up and asked.

“She probably sneaked a Detox Pill and went to the bathroom!”

Tang Pingde teased with a chuckle.

“You guys chat.

I’m going to cook lunch today!”

Wu Jie got up from the fish pond and went straight to the kitchen.

Cooking lunch was just a pretext.

He wanted to mix the medicine exchanged from the system’s shop into the nourishing soups to delay the aging of Old Mr.

Tang and his parents.

Especially the medicinal soup prepared for Old Mr.

Tang, which contained many beneficial ingredients.

A meal cost Wu Jie millions of energy points.

Everyone was well-fed and was encouraged to get plenty of sleep and rest lately.

As for the corn in the fields…

After a noontime rest, Wu Jie and Tang Xiao carried baskets on their backs to pick corn.

Under the scorching sun and the stifling heat of the cornfield,

The sharp corn leaves and the heavy baskets,

The stunningly beautiful CEO of a trillion-dollar conglomerate was following Wu Jie into the fields to pick corn.

If news of this remarkable sight got out, it would surely hit the headlines.

But Tang Xiao didn’t care, she carried the basket and rolled up her sleeves to pluck corn energetically.

Could this be harder than the devilish survival training of special forces?

Of course, after two Security Bureau special agents confirmed the surrounding area was safe, they also hurried to help.

In less than two hours, they brought the corn back to the yard to dry, by which time Old Mr.

Tang and Mr.

and Mrs.

Wu Jianguo had also woken up.

Old Mr.

Tang felt different after waking up; he used to feel cold all over, but now he felt somewhat overheated.

The whole person felt much more relaxed.

Previously he had little appetite, but now he felt an empty stomach and a strong desire to eat meat and drink liquor.

Wu Jie had already anticipated their hunger, so he prepared dinner early.

But…

Improving Old Mr.

Tang’s spirit brought troubles too; he teamed up with Mr.

and Mrs.

Wu Jianguo during dinner, pressing Wu Jie and his spouse to hurry up and have a baby.

As evening approached,

The helicopter buzzed loudly as it left home and headed back to Tongcheng.

In the cabin, along with various mountain goods and specialty products packed by his parents, Da Huang also followed.

Dogs are the most loyal friends, and now that Da Huang was not young at seven years old, it was hard to say if he would have any health problems, so Wu Jie fed him a Detox Pill and took him to see a vet in Tongcheng.

When the helicopter landed at the headquarters building, Chu Yunxuan immediately came over.

Seeing a large and majestic dog rushing towards her, she was shocked.

“Da Huang!” Tang Xiao called out, and Da Huang immediately turned back, wagging its tail.

“Goodness, that dog is enormous!” Chu Yunxuan patted her chest, still in shock, “It was the one that injured Wei Honghua, right?”

Tang Xiao nodded slightly and took control of Da Huang’s leash.

As Wu Jie approached, Chu Yunxuan urgently said, “Wang Cong is waiting downstairs.

He insisted on seeing you!”

Wu Jie smiled slightly.

“National Husband Cong…

Let’s go and see what he wants to do!”

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