Chapter 001 Daily Life in 2048
Prince Yun smiled and said, "Are you coming tonight? I finally have a few days free, but I will be busy again afterwards"
A clear and crisp female voice sounded
In her early twenties, she is undoubtedly at the most vibrant age, and her capable yet wise image will certainly attract many viewers
Hello, good morning. No, it should be good afternoon.
A medium portion of shredded pork in garlic sauce over rice for 25 yuan, one roasted duck leg for 7 yuan, some vegetables, and a bottle of Coca-Cola, that will be all
The female host, dressed in a dark professional suit, is conversing gracefully outside a restaurant
The new type of energy storage battery has an energy density that exceeds that of previous lithium batteries by a hundredfold, and a battery of the same mass can provide more than three times the energy of gasoline
Through daily communication and interaction with the owner, one can also grasp the owner's preferences, thereby better aligning with the specific usage needs of each user
In the air-conditioned room, on the soft bed, it is yet another new day
A man named Li Heng put on his glasses, at which point blue and green light spots appeared on the originally transparent lenses. After comparing the iris data to confirm the user's identity, the spots transformed into strings of characters floating before Li Heng's eyes
"Deal." Li Heng said with a smile, "See you in the evening."
It can be said that Prince Yun is among the top echelon of Hongmeng and even the world, born with a golden key, having been born in Rome.
Yes. Li Heng spoke, and in the next moment, his vision shifted from blurred to clear, allowing him to see the various items in the room distinctly
"It's nothing, dinner will be here soon, we can eat together." Li Heng, holding the puppy, walked through the living room to the front door, where the packed takeout had already been placed at the entrance from the passage.
Wang Fantian's father, who is also Wang Ziyun's grandfather, was one of the core members at that time
Ding dong—your takeaway has arrived
At the same time, advancements in algorithms have also driven the intelligence of various products, and now most households choose to equip themselves with a smart assistant similar to 123 for management
After just a few minutes, the sound of "one, two, three" was heard, indicating that the takeout he had just ordered had arrived. Li Heng turned around, got out of bed, and walked towards the door.
The intelligent housekeeper can efficiently manage various smart products within the home, engage in daily conversations with the owner, and possesses a certain degree of learning ability
Then I will invite you to the downtown area for a late-night snack
Woof! As soon as the door was opened, a small yellow dog came rushing over, barking excitedly. Li Heng reached out and grabbed it, lifting it into his arms
The deep brown curtains were slowly drawn open, and the summer sunlight illuminated the entire room. The man casually picked up the glasses from the bedside, pressing his right thumb against the right side of the frame
He casually clicked open, and before him appeared a young man dressed in a white coat, exuding a gentle and refined demeanor, with a handsome face adorned by a faint, warm smile
On the other hand, the current prevalence of drones replacing the work of delivery personnel from the previous era is undoubtedly a reflection of the present age
Since 2030, the explosive development of 6G wireless communication technology and energy storage batteries has led to the emergence of a large number of virtual reality and augmented reality products
Look at this 0 yuan lunch box I am eating from 3m.hetushu.com, and my poor little dog at home who has no food to eat. I will take you out to play, but I won't charge you for it
Gugor Technology is a super multinational group established by Hongmeng in 2025 to respond to the Free Business Alliance
Li Heng said with a smile
After placing the takeout order, Li Heng casually opened the browser below, and a news live broadcast popped up.
Bringing together cutting-edge researchers from various fields such as aerospace, communications, artificial intelligence, energy, materials, and bioengineering from the member countries of the Hongmeng Alliance, with a global workforce exceeding one million.
The brand-new intelligent algorithms enable these drones to reach every household in the city with precision, avoiding any chaos; they serve humanity diligently and tirelessly throughout the year, much like little bees in a steel jungle
Welcome to use the Gogol 2nd generation smart glasses, we have detected that you are highly myopic, would you like to adjust the lighting
The sun is high in the sky, and the summer sunlight filters through the gaps in the heavy curtains, casting light on the floor. The air conditioner in the room continues to emit a faint humming sound
"One, two, three, what time is it?" the man inquired
The doctor in the white coat across from me let out a helpless smile.
Woof woof woof! The puppy is being shaken back and forth in Li Heng's hands, its chubby body twisting and turning, while its little tail wags wildly.
At that time, he still thought that this was just an ordinary passionate medical student, albeit with a touch of idealistic naivety; however, since it was just a game, he couldn't be bothered with how Li Heng wanted to play it.
At that time, the entire town was overrun by zombies, and other players were either fighting the zombies or searching for safe shelters to hide, while he alone squatted by the roadside, applying bandages and stopping the bleeding for injured players he had never met before
In the tide of the times, the replacement of human labor by artificial intelligence has indeed become an irreversible reality
Beep, please proceed with voice and iris verification
What everyone is currently seeing is the restaurant near xx Street in the xx residential area, where we can observe a large number of drones delivering takeout meals
The deep black frame features a wide strip-like device on the right side, which includes a processor and a new type of energy storage battery, providing a battery life of up to 20 hours. This is the latest model of the Gogol smart glasses for this year
By the year 2048, the Hongmeng economic entity will account for over 35% of the world's gross domestic product, with a population exceeding two billion
The Great Xia Kingdom is divided into five major regions, each headed by a president, with the president of the Central Region also serving as the highest president of the entire Goger Technology.
In games, one either fights against players or monsters, or at the very least, hides and waits for an easy win. Yet you, on the other hand, only went in to save people, and after rescuing them, you ended up getting taken down yourself
Sitting on the sofa, Li Heng untied the plastic bag of takeout and opened a cold soda beside him, tilting his head back to gulp it down.
In 1999, the countries of the East formed an alliance led by the Great Xia Kingdom, known as the Hong Alliance
Are you off to play in the small scene? Those newcomers certainly do not know you
Hello, the capital time is 11:37, the weather is clear, the indoor temperature is 26 degrees Celsius, the outdoor temperature is 36 degrees Celsius, and the relative humidity is 75%. Please pay attention to sun protection when going out
Later, Li Heng played a few games with him, and after getting familiar, he learned that his real name was Wang Ziyun
In a certain place within the boundless expanse of time and space, there exists a world that is similar to yet distinct from Earth
Alright, at your service
It is already noon, let's order some takeout to eat
Li Heng felt a connection with this little mutt, so he simply asked his friend to bring it back for him to raise
In today's society, transportation has become increasingly convenient, yet people tend to prefer ordering takeout rather than choosing to dine in restaurants
This name may not be familiar to most people, but his father is a well-known figure throughout the Hongmeng community—Wang Fantian, the president of Gugel Technology's Southern Region in the Great Xia Kingdom
One, two, three, draw the curtains
In the severely aging modern society, smart assistants are the best helpers and friends in the lives of many elderly individuals
I said, Prince Yun Wang, you wouldn't really be graduating and going to work as a frontline doctor, would you
I am Li Heng
In just one minute, lunch was settled, Li Heng said with his head held high
Small unmanned aerial vehicles can carry loads of several dozen kilograms and can fly continuously at a speed of 60 km/h for several hours in urban areas, while the 6G signal base stations densely distributed throughout the city can transmit signals between the drone and the control center with a latency of less than 1 ms
The old man is in good health and can still work for another thirty years. I will study medicine diligently and strive to ensure he lives to one hundred years old
"If you really go on to become a doctor in the future, your father will surely be furious," Li Heng said to Wang Ziyun.
The prince on the opposite side looked at the chubby little yellow dog, feeling somewhat speechless and helpless, and said:
In response to the establishment of the Hongmeng Alliance, various countries in Europe and America united to form the Free Trade Alliance in 2025, with a total population exceeding 1 billion and a gross domestic product accounting for over 30% of the world's total
At the same time, the once-thriving food delivery industry has shifted from a large-scale manual delivery system to drone delivery.
Li Heng, are you playing [Infinite Horror] tonight? I finished my paper these past two days. I kept dying when I played alone yesterday since you didn't come.
Li Heng pulled out a black stick a few centimeters long from the right side of his smart glasses, aimed it at himself, and gently pressed his finger down, causing his image to appear on the chat software
As AI machines gradually replace humans in both physical and intellectual capacities, what ultimately remains the significance of human existence?
One, two, three, wait a moment to open the door and receive the delivery
In other regions, a single individual is elected as the president by the local authorities to oversee all affairs of Gogel Technology in their respective countries
The young man on the bed opened his eyes and stretched out in a long yawn
Haha, I am a doctor. Initially, I was invited by others to play Infinite Horror, and now I am saving people in there as a way to practice, preparing in advance for my future internship
While Li Heng was having a meal, a chat application in the upper left corner displayed a popping window.
Ah, how refreshing!
The story begins in the southern region of Hongmeng
Li Heng first encountered this guy in a zombie siege scenario in the game
The little yellow dog was brought back by Li Heng during his last visit to a friend's farm outside the city, where his friend's large dog had just given birth to seven puppies. This little fellow immediately pounced at his feet and rolled around.