385: The Last Hope for ALS Patients

Although everyone is currently in the stage of competing for rankings, most people already know the outcome of this vote.

Ultimately, the most influential person in the world will surely be chosen from Su Yu and Skema.

They are just here to join the fun.

After all, what the two of them presented truly made global audiences' eyes light up.

Even they were very tempted by these things.

So, instead of being at loggerheads with each other now, it's better to dispel this notion early and maintain good relations.

If Cryogenic Storage Technology or Brain-Computer Interface Technology can truly be successfully developed, those in high positions of power like them will be the first to have the opportunity to try it.

How can ordinary people be qualified to access such high-end technology?

Before leaving the round table, Su Yu took in everyone's actions and had already made his own decision.

Right now, the word has been put out.

The final voting period is ten days, but strictly speaking, he only has nine days.

It also takes time for everyone to vote.

If he cannot successfully complete or conduct a successful experiment before the ninth day of voting, then the global audience's votes will, needless to say, inevitably lean towards Skema.

At least he has already achieved some results.

This is an undeniable fact.

So, where should he start his experiment?

On his way back to China, Su Yu began to ponder this question.

And just at this moment, on the domestic online media, a piece of news suddenly followed closely and rushed to the top of the hot search.

The headline of the news was, "Mr. Cai Shi is willing to spontaneously invest two billion in Brain-Computer Interface Technology! To assist Su Yu in his research."

Cai Shi, former Vice President of the Dingdong platform!

Many people may not be familiar with this name, but when it comes to promoting electronic invoices, he is absolutely the undisputed number one person in the country!

As for why he is referred to as the former Vice President of the Dingdong platform, there is actually a heartbreaking reason behind it.

In the internet circle, Cai Shi has another identity.

An ALS patient!

ALS.

This is a problem that has not yet been overcome by current world medicine.

Medically speaking, ALS also has another name, called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

There is currently no clear explanation for the cause of this disease; some say it is related to genetics, others say it is related to environmental factors.

But there has never been a universally accepted explanation.

And the symptoms of ALS are closely related to its name.

Patients diagnosed with ALS usually begin on one side of the body, experiencing weakness, stiffness, inflexibility, and atrophy of small muscles in the hands.

As it progresses, it gradually affects the trunk, neck, face, and even the whole body.

In the late stages, it can also affect breathing and swallowing functions.

To put it in layman's terms, people with ALS will slowly lose control over their bodies. It's like being petrified by Medusa, eventually becoming a living dead person!

And Cai Shi, this top talent who should have made great strides in the business world, was unfortunately diagnosed with this disease five years ago.

For him and his family at the time, this was nothing short of a bolt from the blue.

Incurable, untreatable.

This was simply no different from a death sentence!

As time passed day by day, those around him could only watch helplessly as he gradually lost control over his body.

From the initial body pain and inability to care for himself, to now needing the assistance of a nanny for eating, drinking, going to the toilet, and sleeping.

The pain involved, let alone for him personally, would evoke pity and sympathy even in an ordinary person.

But even so, Cai Shi still insisted on working intensely every day.

From eight in the morning to eight in the evening, he sat in front of the computer for a full twelve hours.

Initially, he could still type on the keyboard and reply to emails. But slowly, his fingers lost control, and he could only rely on speaking, using voice to process emails.

Then, his vocal cords were also severely affected by muscle atrophy, and he lost the ability to speak and write. He could only rely on his eyes, the only organ in his entire body that could still move, for eye-tracking input.

Five years have passed, and now Cai Shi has completely lost control over his entire body, except for being able to use eye movements to answer some questions.

The doctor's answer from his most recent check-up was:

Cai Shi is now constantly on the verge of danger and requires 24-hour companionship and care.

It is very possible that a single mouthful of phlegm could block his trachea and lead to death.

Although he is still alive, living is also a great pain and torment!

Countless netizens were heartbroken by Cai Shi's plight, yet they were helpless.

For ALS, besides the possibility of delaying its onset if detected early, there is no other method.

But even so, Cai Shi and his family have not given up over the years! They have always stayed by his side, strong and caring for him.

When they saw Skema propose the Cryogenic Storage experiment at the global exchange meeting, almost immediately, Cai Shi's family tried every possible way to connect and use various contacts to see if they could establish contact with him.

But before they could even act, Su Yu revealed another shocking piece of news.

Brain-Computer Interface Technology!

And it was an experimental study proposed by that genius scientist from China!

Although the research has not yet begun, this was the first time Cai Shi's family saw a glimmer of hope.

Compared to contacting Skema, it was clearly easier to establish contact with this talented young man from their own country.

Therefore, after asking Cai Shi for his personal wishes, his family immediately made a decision. They spoke out in the media without delay.

The two billion research fund was their sincerity.

Of course, the greater sincerity was not these two billion, but Cai Shi himself!

He hoped that if Su Yu were to conduct experiments in China, he could be the first person to participate in the human trials.

In other words, Cai Shi was willing to put himself at risk and participate in the experiment to test the final results.

Of course, he also knew that, for Su Yu, this was more like a rigorous and meticulous examination.

Whether the examination succeeded or failed, the psychological pressure would be immense.

From the perspective of technical difficulty itself, Brain-Computer Interface Technology is as difficult as ascending to heaven. To conduct human trials within a mere ten days is even more incredible!

But for Cai Shi, he had no doubt that the current opportunity was likely his last hope in this life!

He must seize this opportunity.

Even if it ultimately fails, it's worth taking a chance!