Chapter 4, Isolation

"Hey, where is everyone? Come out, you brother-in-law! Hurry up and find a way to get me out of here. I'm calling you out, do you hear me!" Du Zifeng roared at the empty sky, but it had no effect; Heidi had simply vanished into thin air.

Finally, at the end of the corridor, outside the door of an operating room, Du Zifeng saw a familiar figure pacing back and forth. This person bore a striking resemblance to the current Du Zifeng, yet appeared much more mature and composed.

"Why are you being so fierce? I mean no harm." Heidi seemed startled by Du Zifeng, her tone carrying a hint of grievance.

Du Weiping did not hear his son's call, just like everyone else, he did not notice the presence of Du Zifeng, even though Du Zifeng was standing right in front of him, staring blankly at him

"Could it be that I have traveled through time and returned to the past?" Du Zifeng became increasingly certain that he had encountered some extraordinary event. At that moment, a pale blue glow filled his vision once again. Without needing to ask, he knew that Heidi had enveloped him once more. This time, Du Zifeng had learned his lesson and closed his eyes immediately.

"Cooperate with you? What do you want to cooperate with me on? I just want to go home right now." Du Zifeng did not want to do anything at the moment; he only wished to leave this strange place as soon as possible, return to his own home, and then wake up the next morning to find that it had all been just a dream

This ... ... I cannot conveniently tell you right now, but I assure you that I will definitely let you know the truth. What you need to do now is to cooperate with me, and this is also your only choice. " Heidi urged Du Zifeng, as if she was also planning something.

At this moment, in a vast laboratory filled with books, Du Zifeng's body had already been placed into a cylindrical vessel filled with nutrient solution. Numerous wires connected to the base of this vessel led directly to a nearby computer instrument. This is the research headquarters established by the Jinsen Group on Earth, and this laboratory has been meticulously prepared for Du Zifeng.

It has been nearly a week since Du Zifeng's "unexpected death". The laboratory's computer equipment displays various bodily data of Du Zifeng, and corresponding actions need to be taken based on the changes in each data point. All of this does not require any manual intervention, as the Jinsen Group possesses the most advanced terminal computer in the universe, which is artificial intelligence and capable of handling all affairs. Corresponding actions need to be taken based on the changes in each data point, and all of this does not require any manual intervention, as the Jinsen Group possesses the most advanced terminal computer in the universe, which is artificial intelligence and capable of handling all affairs

It is unclear how much time has passed, but Du Zifeng's consciousness finally awakens once again, feeling as if he has emerged from a dream. However, he still finds himself within this subconscious realm, while Heidi has already vanished without a trace.

"Wow, Dad?" Although there is a clear difference from the current father, Du Zifeng still recognized the person in front of him as his father, Du Weiping. However, at this moment, Du Weiping appeared to be only a few years older than Du Zifeng. If it were not for the fact that Du Zifeng had seen photos of his father when he was young, he would surely think that the man pacing back and forth outside the operating room was a reflection of himself a few years later.

Du Zifeng looked at the people coming and going in front of him, mostly doctors dressed in white coats, as well as nurses in short dresses, with the remaining individuals all wearing hospital gowns. It was evident that Heidi had brought Du Zifeng to a hospital

"Jinsen Group - Map - Book Club? Are you referring to that high-tech empire of the entire human star domain... Jinsen Group?" Although Du Zifeng may be in a difficult situation, he is certainly not ignorant of such a renowned entity.

Uh... well, I apologize. Du Zifeng understood that if this Heidi truly meant no harm, then she was probably the only one who could help him. Therefore, he sincerely expressed his apologies and chose to quietly listen to Heidi finish her words

Du Zifeng could not comprehend it no matter how hard he tried, and this meticulously designed act of faking death was clearly just the prologue to a much larger plan. What Du Zifeng most wanted to know now was what kind of events would unfold next and what he would ultimately have to face.

After Du Zifeng was sent to the funeral home, his body was transported along with the organic crystal to an unknown space, which was actually a laboratory. Du Zifeng, who was sent into the laboratory, remained in a state of apparent death, during which he would continuously sink into his subconscious world. This state was to last for a duration of one month

"It is impossible. What reason would they have to play such a joke on me? I am not a well-known figure." At this moment, Du Zifeng was already at a loss. He felt that the only person he could trust now was Heidi, even though he still did not know what kind of existence Heidi truly was.

This time, Du Zifeng saw his parents as they were in their youth, as well as himself, who was already able to take his first unsteady steps.

Thus, under Heidi's repeated guidance, Du Zifeng once again encountered the memories of his first spoken words, his first day of school, the birth of his sister Du Xiaoxue, and so on. All of these are indelible memories lingering in his heart. However, the more he sees these scenes, the more unease grows within Du Zifeng, for he is now facing the loss of his memories

Thus, Du Zifeng's death was merely a facade, and this facade marked the beginning of an astonishing plan. Du Zifeng had never imagined that his seemingly insignificant existence would be drawn into such a vast conspiracy. Especially when Heidi revealed the name of that enormous entity behind it all, Du Zifeng was truly astonished

One month later, when Du Zifeng awakens, he will lose all his memories and be assigned a new identity along with fabricated memories, becoming a guinea pig in this laboratory. At present, Du Zifeng's body has been moved to the testing apparatus and is connected to various testing instruments, resembling a severely ill patient in a hospital.

Du Weiping tightly grasped the hands of the nurse, and then spoke excitedly about something, while the nurse responded to Du Weiping's words with a joyful smile. Just as the nurse finished speaking, Du Weiping unexpectedly jumped up in excitement, indicating that what the nurse had said had greatly thrilled him

At this moment, Du Zifeng seemed to have guessed something, yet he still chose to continue watching.

Do you know why you can see the scenes from your memory here?" Heidi once again enveloped Du Zifeng in a soft blue glow, but this time she did not transition to the next scene; she simply allowed Du Zifeng to remain in this luminous world.

"Nonsense, if I knew, why would I ask you? Even if it involves time travel, it shouldn't be as frequent as this with the *illustrated* books. I can tell it's definitely your doing; what exactly do you want?" For Heidi, Du Zifeng no longer felt the initial fear; instead, in the current situation, he was filled more with anxiety and an urgent desire to return home.

Just as Du Zifeng was deep in thought, the door to the operating room swung open, and he saw Du Weiping excitedly rush to the first nurse who emerged. In this moment, Du Zifeng was a mere invisible observer, able only to watch everything unfold; although he could see, he could hear nothing.

The Jin Sen Group, the leading super research organization in the human star domain, possesses advanced technology that directly drives the development of the entire human star domain. Throughout the human star domain and even the entire universe, the Jin Sen Group is a powerful entity. Yet, why would this vast empire, which has always focused on the research and development of high-tech science, go to such lengths to design a scene for Du Zifeng?

It turns out that the shooting incident encountered by Du Zifeng was indeed orchestrated by someone behind the scenes, and just as Qila suspected, there is much more to this matter. Although Du Zifeng was struck by a light projectile fired from a White Eagle laser sniper rifle, it was merely a modified light projectile that is non-lethal to the human body; it contains a nerve toxin that induces an immediate state of apparent death. After Du Zifeng was declared "accidentally deceased," all his records were erased from reality, meaning he is now considered a dead person.

However, Heidi did not speak, and Du Zifeng suddenly felt that the brightness of this fluorescent world he was in became increasingly intense, especially shocking to him was that he was unable to close his eyes, and could only allow the dazzling light to project into his eyeballs. Suddenly, Du Zifeng had a sensation that he was pierced through his entire body by thousands of arrows carrying a faint blue fluorescence

"Do not be so agitated. I understand that you are not ready to accept this matter yet, but your time is already very limited. If you do not want to lose all your memories and become a guinea pig on the experimental table, then you must do as I say." Heidi was like a beacon on the vast ocean, guiding Du Zifeng towards the right course.

The scene shifted once more, and this time Du Zifeng recognized his surroundings at first glance, for this place was exceedingly familiar to him. This was Du Zifeng's home, a space that was not very large, yet filled with warmth.

The events that followed indeed unfolded just as Du Zifeng had anticipated; what he was witnessing was precisely the events of the day he was born. This suddenly reminded Du Zifeng of his parents, especially when he saw his father gazing tenderly at his mother, who lay on the hospital bed, while holding the infant version of himself. At that moment, Du Zifeng felt a slight sting in his nose.

Du Zifeng initially tried hard to make others aware of his presence, but after several instances of being passed through by others, he ultimately gave up on this idea. As he walked down the long corridor of the hospital, Du Zifeng felt as if he had been here a long, long time ago

This is more like it, let me tell you the truth of the matter. As expected, Heidi was fully aware of the developments regarding everything, just as Du Zifeng had thought.