Chapter 7

"Repair value? What the hell is this?"

Su Xiaofan opened his eyes and shook his head vigorously. He felt that the electric shock might have affected his mind, causing him to hallucinate. He thought he should get a brain CT scan tomorrow to check things out.

"Little sister, turn on the light and see if there are any words written on the wall," Su Xiaofan called out to his sister, suspecting that the words he saw on the wall before the lights were turned off had caused the hallucination.

"What words? What's wrong with you, brother? Should I call a doctor?" Su Xiaoxiao was startled by her brother's words and quickly turned on the light. The walls were all white, with no words at all.

"Nothing... nothing." Su Xiaofan shook his head and said, "Maybe I was just hallucinating. It's fine now, turn off the light."

"Brother, don't scare me. If something's wrong, don't try to tough it out." Su Xiaoxiao came to her brother's bedside, her face full of worry. After all, Su Xiaofan had been bedridden for over twenty days, relying on nutritional fluids to sustain his life. Who knew what might happen next.

"Really, nothing's wrong." Su Xiaofan gave a bitter laugh and said, "I'm a bit hungry now. Little sister, go home and make some porridge for me."

At this moment, Su Xiaofan was indeed a bit hungry, and he also wanted to send his sister away. He had just checked the time; it was around ten o'clock in the evening. The hospital was not far from their home, so it wouldn't take long for her to come back.

"If I go home, who will stay with you?" Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said, "Oh right, I haven't told Gangge that you've woken up. Let Gangge come and stay with you, and I'll go home to make the porridge."

"Alright." Su Xiaofan felt a bit tired and lightly waved his hand before closing his eyes. Given his relationship with Zheng Gang, it wouldn't be a bother to ask for his help.

...

"Huh? Still there?" When Su Xiaofan closed his eyes again, he found that the words still appeared in his mind.

[Repair value: 30 points.]

"What the hell is this?" Su Xiaofan was stunned. He recognized the words but didn't understand their meaning or how they appeared in his mind.

"What is the repair value used for?" Su Xiaofan couldn't help but think. He didn't expect to receive an answer, but the words in his mind suddenly changed.

[All things in the world can be repaired!]

"Damn, such a grand statement?" Su Xiaofan cursed in his mind, "If you can repair an aircraft carrier, show me. You claim you can repair anything in the world."

[Sorry, repair value insufficient.] The words changed again, as if they knew what Su Xiaofan was thinking.

"Is this a legendary system?" Over the years, while running his stall, Su Xiaofan had read many web novels. Some people, after narrowly escaping death, would encounter something extraordinary. Could it be that he had such an experience today?

[Sorry, cannot disclose!] The words in his mind kept changing to answer his questions.

"I didn't ask you." Su Xiaofan replied in his mind. He didn't know what the repair value was for, but the way to obtain it was too extreme. According to his sister, he had likely been electrocuted and then struck by lightning. Lying in the hospital bed, he felt lucky to be alive. If it were someone else, they might already be dead.

"What can you repair?" Su Xiaofan asked in his mind. As soon as he asked, he felt it was a silly question. Sure enough, the words [All things in the world can be repaired] appeared again in his mind.

"Can the repair value fix my body?" Su Xiaofan suddenly thought. The burns on his back were extremely painful, and even lying still felt like a burning sensation. After over twenty days without eating, his body was extremely weak, making him feel very uncomfortable.

[Repair body functions, 20 points. Repair back burns, 8 points!] The words in Su Xiaofan's mind changed, making him open his mouth in surprise. He couldn't help but make a "gagging" sound that even he didn't understand.

"Brother, what's wrong? Are you uncomfortable somewhere?" Hearing the sound from Su Xiaofan's mouth, Su Xiaoxiao, who had just hung up the phone, quickly came over. "Brother Gang will be here soon. He's bringing food. I won't go home; I'll stay here and watch over you."

"I'm fine. I'm a bit thirsty. Little sister, get me a glass of water." Su Xiaofan tried to hide his shock. He didn't know if the repair value was real, and if he said anything, his sister might think he was delusional.

After drinking some water, Su Xiaofan indicated that he wanted to rest, and Su Xiaoxiao turned off the light. Being a patient had its perks; saying he was tired made the room quiet immediately.

"Should I try it?" Su Xiaofan thought to himself. He was basically a cripple now. If it worked, it would be great; if not, he wouldn't lose much.

"Repair body functions!" Su Xiaofan said in his mind.

[Repair body functions, 20 points required. Confirm repair?] The words in his mind changed.

"Confirm repair!" Su Xiaofan clenched his teeth. This was the moment of truth.

After Su Xiaofan silently confirmed the repair, he suddenly felt a sense of dizziness. It was as if he was immersed in warm water, and an unprecedented comfort enveloped him. Drowsily, he fell asleep.

He didn't know how long he slept. When he woke up again, it was already daylight outside. Besides his sister, Zheng Gang was also in the room, comforting Su Xiaoxiao.

"Brother Gang, you're here." When Su Xiaofan spoke, he was startled. His voice, which had been hoarse and low when he last woke up, was now strong and clear, not at all like a sick person. The burns on his back also didn't hurt as much.

"Brother, you're finally awake. You scared me." Hearing Su Xiaofan's voice, Zheng Gang quickly came to the bedside. Seeing Su Xiaofan trying to sit up, Zheng Gang held him down, "Don't move. I'll go call the doctor."

"How long have I been asleep?" Su Xiaofan looked at his sister. His stomach felt empty, and he looked at the bedside table, "Little sister, get me some food."

"Brother, don't rush. Wait for the doctor to check you first." Su Xiaoxiao shook her head, "You've been asleep for over ten hours. They did some tests this morning, and the doctor said you're recovering well."

"Of course, how could I not be?" Su Xiaofan gave a bitter laugh. Apart from feeling hungry and a bit of pain on his back, his body felt very good. His mind was clear, and he felt strong. He might not be able to run five kilometers, but he could definitely walk like a normal person.

The doctor came quickly and performed an ECG on Su Xiaofan. The results showed that his heart rate was healthy.

The doctor was amazed. Usually, patients who had been in a coma for so long would be very weak when they woke up, with a slower heart rate and irregular heartbeat. However, none of these symptoms were present in Su Xiaofan.

"The patient is still weak. He can eat now, but only liquid food, and not too much at once. We'll do a brain CT scan later..." The doctor concluded, feeling puzzled. Looking at Su Xiaofan's complexion, he didn't look like someone who had been in a coma for over twenty days; he looked like a well-rested young man.

"Good thing I didn't get up." Su Xiaofan's mind was clear. He knew his body's recovery was due to the 20 points of repair value in his mind. However, he couldn't explain it. If he told the truth, he might end up in the psychiatric ward instead of getting a brain CT scan.

"Brother Gang, thank you for your help this time." After the doctor left, Su Xiaofan looked at Zheng Gang with gratitude. He and his sister had no relatives in Luochuan City, and without Zheng Gang's help, he wouldn't know where to get the medical expenses.

"What are you talking about? Isn't this what a brother should do?"

Zheng Gang waved his hand and said, "The electrical issues in your neighborhood are serious. Some of the wiring is so old it's dangerous. Those departments are negligent. I think they got off easy. Brother, don't worry. Stay in the hospital and rest. If the money runs out, I'll get it for you. They need to know the consequences."

"Brother Gang, that's enough. I'll get discharged when I recover. It's uncomfortable staying in the hospital. Little sister, bring me the porridge."

Su Xiaofan felt a bit uneasy. He didn't have Zheng Gang's confidence. If they pursued responsibility, Su Xiaofan would bear a significant part of the blame. The electrical box was inanimate; if he hadn't slipped and hit it, none of this would have happened.

"Wait until you're fully recovered before leaving."

Zheng Gang insisted, "I've negotiated a daily compensation of 1,000 yuan for lost wages and nutrition. If you stay for a month, that's 30,000 yuan. We'll also claim for mental distress and future treatment costs. Don't worry about it; I'll handle it for you."

"Alright, I'll leave it to you, Brother Gang." Su Xiaofan knew that Zheng Gang had many connections. If his sister tried to get the money, she might not even get the medical expenses.

Su Xiaofan quickly finished the bowl of porridge, feeling his stomach ease a bit. However, it scared Su Xiaoxiao, who said that in TV dramas, patients who wake up are usually fed with a spoon, but Su Xiaofan had already finished the porridge before she could feed him.

"It's good that you have an appetite. Xiaofan, rest for a while. I'll have my wife make some chicken soup and bring it over tonight." Zheng Gang didn't mind Su Xiaofan's eating habits. He thought it was a good sign that he had an appetite, which would help him recover faster.

"Xiaoxiao, how long has it been since you last showered? Your hair smells strange."

After Zheng Gang left, Su Xiaofan looked at his sister, "I'm fine now. Go home and take a shower. Bring me some clean underwear; I feel like I'm starting to stink."

"Alright, brother, be careful. Call the nurse if you need anything. I'll leave my phone with you and bring your old phone over later."

Su Xiaoxiao nodded. Although she was carefree, she still cared about her appearance. She had been taking care of Su Xiaofan for over twenty days and could only go home when Zheng Gang came. She hadn't showered for several days and was starting to feel uncomfortable.

[Repair value: 10 points.]

After his sister left the room, Su Xiaofan took a deep breath and focused on his mind. The repair value, which was originally 30 points, was now down to 10 points.

However, what made Su Xiaofan's heart race was that the repair value was indeed effective. In just ten hours, it had restored his body, which had been extremely weak after over twenty days without food, to a healthy state.