118: Chapter 118 Passenger 007

In the Medical Room, Han Qing's situation was even worse.

She sat at her desk with a medical monograph spread out in front of her, but she couldn't take in a single word.

Xu Xue was pregnant.

She had conceived only on her second day here.

This fact hit her like a heavy hammer, smashing ruthlessly against her heart.

Why?

Why could a young girl who just arrived hit the jackpot on the first try?

While she, a mature woman, had been with Qin Lin so many times yet there was no movement at all?

Medically, it made no sense.

She was 37 years old; although she fell into the advanced maternal age category, all her physical indicators were normal, her ovarian function was good, and her uterine environment was healthy.

According to common sense, she shouldn't have gone this long without conceiving.

Furthermore, her body had been improved twice by the RV System.

Unless... it was a problem on Qin Lin's end?

No, impossible.

Su Yuran, Lin Wanwan, and Xu Xue were all pregnant.

That showed Qin Lin's fertility was completely normal.

Then it was her problem.

But where was the problem?

Han Qing couldn't figure it out.

She felt a deep sense of powerlessness and a sense of crisis.

On the RV, her value was being replaced by the System.

If she couldn't get pregnant and couldn't contribute to the 'Many Children, Many Blessings' task, then her position would become increasingly awkward.

Now there were three pregnant women on the vehicle, and all needed care.

As a doctor, she should have been the busiest.

But the System's pregnancy monitoring module was too powerful.

It monitored the fetus's status in real-time and automatically adjusted nutritional plans.

It could even predict possible complications and provide solutions.

Her professional knowledge seemed so pale and weak in the face of this high technology.

Aside from her role as a doctor, what else could she do?

“Aunt Qing?”

Su Yuran's voice came from outside the door.

Han Qing quickly adjusted her expression and looked up.

“Yuran, is something the matter?”

Su Yuran pushed the door open and entered, holding a cup of hot milk in her hand.

“I saw you didn't eat much for breakfast, so I brought you a cup of milk.”

“Thank you.”

Han Qing took the milk, feeling somewhat moved in her heart.

“Aunt Qing, have you had something on your mind lately?”

Su Yuran sat down opposite her, her tone gentle.

“I see that you aren't in a very good state.”

Han Qing took a sip of milk to hide her emotions.

“It's nothing, I'm just a bit tired.”

“Is it because of Xu Xue's pregnancy?” Su Yuran asked directly.

Han Qing's hand paused for a moment.

She looked at Su Yuran and found that the other's gaze was very calm.

There was no mockery, no provocation, only a kind of... knowing understanding.

“I...”

Han Qing didn't know how to answer.

“Aunt Qing, I understand how you feel. There are more and more young girls on the vehicle, and you're under a lot of pressure, right?”

Han Qing fell silent.

“Actually, you don't need to be too anxious. On this vehicle, everyone has their own value.”

“Your medical knowledge, your experience, your care for Yu Rou, your concern for all of us... these are all irreplaceable.”

“But the System...”

Han Qing finally spoke, her voice somewhat dry.

“The System's medical functions are getting stronger and stronger; I'm almost useless.”

“The System is a tool, you are a person. No matter how advanced a tool is, it still needs a person to operate it and make judgments.”

“Besides, there are some things the System cannot replace, such as human touch.”

She paused and looked at Han Qing:

“However, I understand why you are anxious. On this vehicle, pregnancy is indeed an important indicator of value.”

Han Qing's face turned slightly red.

Su Yuran spoke too directly, piercing straight through her thoughts.

“Aunt Qing, if you really want to get pregnant, I can help you.”

Han Qing was stunned: “Help... help me?”

“Mhm, I can create more opportunities for you.”

When she said this, her tone was very calm, as if discussing something perfectly normal.

But Han Qing felt a wave of shame and embarrassment.

She, a 37-year-old mature woman, actually needed a 20-year-old girl to arrange opportunities for her with a man?

This was too... too humiliating.

“No need.” Han Qing turned her face away.

“I can handle it myself.”

“Can you really? Aunt Qing, I'm not mocking you, I truly want to help you. In this apocalypse, we are all one family and should help each other.”

She stood up, walked to Han Qing's side, and lowered her voice.

“Furthermore, considering the team's interests, having one more pregnant passenger is beneficial for all of us. The RV upgrade needs the progress of the 'Many Children, Many Blessings' task; you should understand this.”

Han Qing bit her lip and didn't speak.

She understood, of course.

It was precisely because she understood that she was even more anxious.

“Think about it some more.”

Su Yuran patted her shoulder.

She left the Medical Room, leaving Han Qing sitting there alone in a daze.

Su Yuran's words were like a key, opening a certain locked door in her heart.

Shameful... but there was also a sense of relief.

If... if she really let Su Yuran help arrange things...

Would the probability of her getting pregnant be higher?

Once this thought appeared, it could no longer be suppressed.

...

In the Drivers Cabin, Qin Lin was focused on the road conditions.

Su Yuran walked in and sat in the passenger seat beside him.

“How was it?”

“Everything that needed to be said has been said.” Su Yuran looked ahead.

“Han Qing is very anxious now, which is a good thing. Anxiety will push her to take the initiative, and your task progress can be accelerated.”

Qin Lin gave a bitter smile: “Yuran, you really are...”

“Really a pragmatist?”

Su Yuran took over the sentence.

“That's right, I am a pragmatist. These are all things you taught me at the very beginning.”

“How about it, my Brother Lin, I've learned quite well, haven't I?”

“Yes, yes, yes, you're the best.”

“We've arrived.”

The RV slowly drove into the High-tech Zone.

Qin Lin nodded and activated the scanning System.

【Scanning Range: 500-meter radius】

【Detecting signs of life...】

The RV drove slowly through the empty streets, like a giant beast foraging in the ice and snow.

【Signs of life detected】

【Coordinates: 300 meters ahead, Building 3, Xinghewan Community】

【Life Count: 1】

【Life Status: Stable】

【Energy Fluctuations: None】

【Threat Assessment: Low】

【Detected 2 personnel meeting rating requirements, suggesting recruitment】

“Found them.”

Su Yuran looked in that direction, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly.

“Xinghewan... sure enough, it's my father's style. Let's go and see which talented young person it is this time.”

The RV turned and drove toward the community that might hide a new passenger.

Outside the window, the ice-covered High-tech Zone appeared exceptionally silent in the dusk.

Building 3 was already empty of people.

But a woman's traces were left there.

Scattered fashion design drafts, semi-finished handmade embroidery, and several pots of long-withered succulents on the windowsill.

A woman named Li Ying was successfully brought onto the RV.

Qin Lin pulled up the System interface and began the detection process for the new passenger.

【Passenger 007: Li Ying】

【Age: 30 years old】

【Height: 171cm】

【Peak Shape: D】

【Beauty Rating: 93】

【Experience Count: 0】

【Status: Not Pregnant】

【Comprehensive Rating: 95 (Meets task requirements)】

Qin Lin looked at the Experience Count column, his expression freezing for a few seconds.

A 30-year-old woman without a single past relationship?