The next day, Happiness slept until she naturally woke up, and leisurely had a delicate meal before accepting the physical examination from the biologist and anthropologist who had been waiting outside for a long time.
The two very old male beasts who examined Happiness were beasts, but after transforming into human form, they had white beards like old human grandfathers, and their faces were full of wrinkles, so old that young people no longer worried about them doing anything to the only little girl.
The old bear who opened Happiness's eyelids and examined her pupils suddenly took off his reading glasses, wiped his eyes with his sleeve in front of the old lion, and sighed, "This human girl, although she is precious, she is not transformed by a female beast after all. The future of the beast clan is unpredictable." The old bear naturally had a different starting point from the young male beasts when he saw Happiness, and even Happiness felt a bit sad in his tone.
The old lion with gray hair was pressing a needle tip on Happiness's index finger to draw blood. Hearing what the old bear said, he frowned and persuaded, "Professor Alva, maybe Happiness's arrival can bring good luck. Even if our generation cannot see true human female beasts, future generations will eventually be able to live a normal life, and the breeding camp will also be banned someday. We must have confidence."
Happiness saw that these two old people had kind eyebrows and good eyes, and their manners were elegant, showing the demeanor of intellectuals. She had already felt close to them. At this time, she interrupted and said, "Yes, Professor, even I can come from a thousand years ago in such a mysterious way. What else can't happen? Don't worry, the reproductive camp will eventually be replaced by the system of couples. It is indispensable in the history of civilization development!"
The old lion asked, "Human girl, I have studied history and human behavior all my life, and I really want to ask you a question."
Happiness pressed the adhesive tape on her finger and nodded, "Yes,please."
"In this world, you no longer have true counterparts, not even a family. You ancient humans are social animals. How did you overcome this difference and insist on living in a situation where your race is extinct?" the lion professor asked. Previously, when he saw Happiness entering the examination room with a smile, he was already puzzled. This was also his biggest question after learning about Happiness's existence. If she was indeed an ancient human, how could she adapt so well?
Happiness was asked and stunned. On the surface, it seemed very unfortunate and desperate for her, a human, to run into a world full of animals. However, she hadn't really thought deeply about this question. Seeing the eager expression of the old professor, she scratched her head and said uncertainly, "I don't really understand either. Maybe the male animals I encountered were too kind to me. Also, in China, there is a saying that even tiny ants cherish their lives, let alone me, a living person. Of course, I will cherish life even more. Besides, I haven't seen enough of the flowers in spring, the stars in summer, the fallen leaves in autumn, and the snow in winter. Let's consider it as me enjoying life for the sake of all humanity, um, and unfortunate ancient humans who turned into plants. I will definitely live well as long as you don't treat me as a spy and execute me or something irresistible. Hehe..." After finishing her words, Happiness felt that she was being too poetic and blushed in embarrassment.
Professor Alva, the bear, sighed again, "Professor Chris, have you been obsessed with your research on humans all your life? Even I know that although the human body is weak, they have firmly controlled this planet for millions of years. The resilience of human consciousness is so strong. Even without this little girl as evidence, just think about how they spread their genes in a strange and mysterious way when they encountered the destruction of the viral world. We, modern animal tribes, can all be said to be humans evolved for the second time."
"I disagree with your statement," Chris said. "Your theory is anti-social and anti-animal. Rather than saying that humans spread their genes, it is better to say that we animal tribes, in order to survive, have tapped into the potential in our genes and absorbed the advantages of humans. Otherwise, why can't our female animals transform into humans?"
Happiness was speechless. She was still wearing only a bra and dress waiting for the examination. She said, "No matter what conclusion, we humans are already extinct. Even if our race once controlled the planet, it is all history now. Now, there is only me, the only person alive, right?" As she spoke, Happiness felt a bit sad. But then she thought, if she hadn't traveled through time and space to come here, as an orphan, to face the overthrow of society, natural disasters, and the rampage of virus-infected zombies, that would be even more terrifying than death. Heaven had already been kind to her.
The two old people sighed for Happiness and calmly completed the entire physical examination. Lin Xiaole put on her down jacket and smiled, "I was able to adapt so quickly mainly because your animal tribe is a hundred times kinder and simpler than humans. Well, of course, there are a few bad ones, but they can be ignored. Gentlemen professors, I wonder how long I have to wait for identification after the examination?"
"There is a specialist in charge of your matter. Once we submit the report, it will be processed," Professor Alva said. "It won't take more than a week."
Happiness didn't bother asking about the conclusion of their report. She bid farewell to the two professors and happily went home.
That evening's news confirmed the fact that Happiness was indeed a living ancient human, and it also confirmed the identity of snow, the contracted author discovered through the online search.
The host and the randomly interviewed beasts were all overjoyed. They were celebrating the February cold with great excitement, like humans celebrating the Lunar New Year a thousand years ago.
However, amidst this harmony, there were also discordant voices. After the evening news, Happiness snuggled up to Alexander's furry belly and watched TV. Suddenly, the large 42-inch screen displayed a gruesome scene. Blinking her eyes, Happiness thought she was seeing things. She rubbed her eyes and sat up from Alexander's belly, staring in disbelief at the group of beasts lying in a large iron cage, their fur and flesh a bloody mess. If she wasn't mistaken, the banners on the ground clearly said, "Happiness is not a female beast! Don't waste your love on humans!" and "Happiness should be kept in a cage!"
Alexander immediately grabbed the remote control, but Happiness quickly stopped him and said, "Don't turn it off! Let me see!"
"Happiness is not a humanoid female beast! She is a living ancient human! We don't mind preserving the history of ancient humans, but we cannot accept ancient humans living in our world so comfortably and enjoying so many special privileges! We strongly protest against the government giving her legal status!" a man shouted into the camera. "If you still have a conscience, media, please take a look at these! Ancient humans once pushed our beast tribe to the brink of extinction! Vast grasslands turned into deserts! Dense forests turned into towering buildings! How many beast tribes were hunted to complete extinction! They even imprisoned our innocent ancestors in zoos for their pleasure, depriving them of freedom for life! Why does Happiness deserve legal status? If she were male, would you still treat her this way? Male beasts of all tribes, have you surrendered your basic dignity for the sake of female authority?!"
At this moment, the man beside the speaker opened a computer and presented a video to the camera.
As a sharp scream came from the speakers, the surrounding noise and the painful groans of the male beast actors disappeared. On the screen, a snow-white creature was being skinned alive by the ancient humans in incredibly fast movements. The intense pain caused large tears to roll down its white face. Finally, it struggled and managed to escape from its skin, twisting its bloody, tendon-exposed body. The look in its eyes as it gazed at its own fur was one of sadness and despair.
The host of SSTV reluctantly said, "We will now consume poultry and livestock as well."
"No other species is as cruel as humans! They are simply a cancer on the Earth!" the speaker became emotional. "Their actions have violated the forest law of survival of the fittest! They killed our ancestors, not just to feed themselves! It's hard to imagine how you can defend ancient humans!"
"Miss Happiness, I think you are probably sitting in front of the TV right now. I am from the canine tribe, and my ancestors happened to live in ancient Asia. Take a look at these, and then think about whether you have the qualifications to demand legal status. I think the best thing ancient humans did was to leave behind these electronic storage devices, so we can restore such a vivid and bloody history..." The man who turned on the computer switched the screen again. There was a group of men in uniforms, with the words "public security management" written in Chinese on their armbands. These people surrounded a helpless little dog with ropes and batons, and the dog cried out in pain and was eventually strangled to death in a dirty corner.
Alexander abruptly pulled the power cord of the TV. Happiness could not have imagined that in this world where everyone regarded her as a treasure, there would be such opposition. She nervously and fearfully said to Alexander, "Alexander! I also hate people who abuse animals. I have never abused any of you animals!"
"Happiness, don't be afraid. There will always be a small group of people who sing a different tune. Think about whether there are more people supporting you. Most of our canine tribe members have a gentle personality, but there are also a few radical elements. This is inevitable." Alexander tightly embraced Happiness for comfort.
"Now that humans are extinct, I am the only one left. Even if I have committed crimes against the Earth, won't everything be settled after I die? I also hate the ancient humans. They can't be considered human." Happiness grabbed Alexander and said, "Can I accept an interview from SSTV now? I want to explain myself! Did I behave too arrogantly on the plane before?!"
"Where were you arrogant? You were adorable. I believe that even radical male beasts, after watching the interview, will fall in love with you. Look, isn't the host speaking up for you?" Alexander laughed.
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