The Strongest Brain in the Interstellar

Having her worldview thoroughly reshaped by the interstellar people and their technology, Jiang Hui truly didn’t know what to say or to whom. So she could only swallow her shock.

“Alright, you don’t have any major issues now. You should be able to handle the discharge paperwork this afternoon. If it’s inconvenient for you, you can stay another night, but I suggest going home instead, as that part is beyond the scope of full medical insurance reimbursement.”

“You can return to a normal diet today, and lunch will be served shortly. You can dine in the cafeteria, and that’s included in today’s expenses. After lunch, a staff member will bring you your mental stabilizers, and then you can start preparing for your discharge.”

The hospitalization process in this interstellar era sounds really efficient, and the steps are quite fast. There’s no waiting to treat illnesses; once problems are identified, they are treated immediately. Once treated, there’s no need for rest, and patients can be discharged directly… It really seems like they have no intention of keeping people here.

Although Jiang Hui felt that this was perhaps a bit too quick, her concern for the original owner’s situation was stronger, so she had no objections. She just complied with whatever Calet said, appearing quite cooperative.

Seeing that Jiang Hui was attentive, the other party was satisfied and concluded the consultation, politely bidding farewell and shaking her hand before leaving.

Once the doctor had completely left the hospital room, Jiang Hui instantly slumped her shoulders. Although the patient gown she wore was very light, it felt as if a heavy weight pressed down on her shoulders, making it difficult for her to move.

“Ah… what a mess. What should I do?” She lay back on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.

After a long while, she let out a deep sigh from the extreme silence of the room and suddenly called out, “Jiang Hui.”

“Jiang Hui—are you still in here?”

But there was no response for a long time.

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It wasn’t until she left the room and stepped outside that Jiang Hui realized what the interstellar world truly meant.

When she was on Blue Star, Jiang Hui was just an ordinary person, with average academic performance during her studies. Later, she chose the liberal arts and had no connection with science or related subjects. After leaving university and entering society, she had even fewer opportunities to study those areas.

However, humanity’s instinctual exploration of astronomy and the unknown universe was undeniable.

For a period of time, she really enjoyed watching various space exploration programs or exploring the lesser-known secrets of the universe.

She often thought back then that the sky they saw on Blue Star was shaped by the layout of the solar system. But what if there were humanoid life forms on other star systems? What would their skies look like?

Of course, with her limited knowledge at the time, she could only imagine; it was impossible for her to form a concrete picture in a systematic way.

But now, she didn’t have to imagine; she could directly experience this difference.

Standing on the ground, she looked up and saw a massive planet “suspended” in mid-air. It appeared to be very close to the surface, its smooth surface emitting a soft, shimmering light— not overly bright, but it created a sense of brightness that was quite striking.

Here, the light sources around her felt extremely similar to this light. She had reason to suspect that the entire planet beneath her feet provided the light source for this nearby planet.

There were several other planets with a similar three-dimensional feel, though none were as large as the first. From the ground, they appeared to be about the size of a plate, each with its own unique features.

In addition to the visible planets, the sky was scattered with billions of stars, extending far into the starry realms, countless to the eye.

Jiang Hui, who had never seen such a scene before, almost fainted from fear when she stepped outside and took a look.

What was all this? It looked like the scenes of planets falling from a movie… Wouldn’t the people living on this planet feel a sense of fear towards these massive objects?

Of course, they were born here and had gotten used to it since childhood. For them, these planetary views were as familiar as the sun, moon, and stars are to humans.

And this was just the scenery of this mysterious-level planet. What about the celestial and terrestrial-level planets? Or the major planets of the inner star systems classified by the sixty units of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches? Or even further into the central star regions… It was hard to imagine how vast the sky appeared to interstellar beings.

Ah, the vast universe that the people of Blue Star once pursued was probably nothing more than this. She never expected to have a chance to see it, especially someone who had little curiosity about scientific truths. Life is indeed unpredictable.

But after seeing the sky of this other world, was there still a possibility for her to return to the place she once belonged to? The likelihood seemed slim.

After tidying up her disheartened mood, Jiang Hui gathered herself and walked toward the dining hall.

The intermediate hospital in the district is an integrated facility, with all departments housed in a single building. This includes green spaces and activity rooms, all situated in the open areas of the high-rise. The underground level is designated for parking floating vehicles and other transportation. This design is very much in line with the future world’s emphasis on saving land resources; one tall building condenses what might have taken dozens of hectares to build in the past.

Certain specialized departments are equipped with dedicated elevators to ensure a completely quiet and secure environment for patients. However, Jiang Hui, being in the outpatient surgical department, which deals with minor ailments, was separated from these special facilities. For now, she had no opportunity to experience them, nor did she particularly wish to in the future.

The cafeteria in the minor ailments ward is located on about the twentieth floor, and it is easily accessible by elevator, similar to what she had experienced on Blue Star. Yet, there were still some differences—

The elevator was large and cylindrical, constructed with heavy industrial metal elements. Through layers of transparent glass, she could see the planets rotating in the skyline, which felt oddly mystical to Jiang Hui, a modern individual.

Moreover, it wasn’t just the scenery that was different; the people were, too. The humans in the interstellar world were quite similar to those from Blue Star, with comparable facial features. There were those resembling the tall, deep-nosed features of people of European descent, as well as individuals with classical, softer features akin to East Asians, and others with dark skin resembling people of African descent. However, regardless of their ethnic background, they were all considerably taller and more attractive than the people of Blue Star, appearing as if they had undergone significant genetic optimization.

But perhaps it was because she knew they were interstellar beings, while she was just a wisp of a soul drifting in from Blue Star, tens of thousands of light-years away, that she felt an indescribable sense of insecurity.

The clothes they wore were also different from those on Blue Star, appearing more diverse and high-end, and imbued with a greater sense of futurism. However, they weren’t the form-fitting, quirky outfits that people from her world had once fantasized about; they still resembled the attire of Blue Star people.

As they entered, one by one tall and robust, Jiang Hui had no choice but to step back to give them space.