Eternal Burning

He glanced, nodded, slammed the door again and turned to leave.

But I don't know if he forgot about it as soon as he got home, and I didn't get a text from him until the next day.

On Sunday afternoon, according to the appointment time, I came to the rehabilitation hospital to try on the exoskeleton equipment.

In addition to my physical therapist, there were also technicians sent by the exoskeleton research and development company to explain the functions of the equipment to me.

The exoskeleton is smaller than I imagined, with a black body and only a square area protruding from the waist, where the battery and motherboard are located. If you wear a coat, you won't be able to see it if you don't look carefully.

This is the battery, usually just plug it in and charge it like this..." The technician put on the device for me and patiently taught me how to use it. The battery can theoretically be used continuously for twelve hours, and it will take about five hours to recharge after it is used up. It suddenly got stuck and short-circuited, don't worry, just restart it."

As he said that, he attached a piece of wire, the size of a palm, like an electrode pad to my waist. The cold touch was a bit strange, and I couldn't help but shudder.

This is primary waterproof, light rain is no problem, but it can't be drenched all the time..."

The physiotherapist handed me two elbow crutches and said, "You haven't walked for more than ten years. You may suddenly not know how to walk. This is for you to gradually adapt to it." Once you get used to walking, you can stop using it. "

I held the cane, tightened my fingers, and suddenly felt a little nostalgic. He was calm before, but now he is uneasy for no reason.

Can it really be successful? Through such a thin metal skeleton... I can stand up?

Are you ready? ' the technician asked.

That's it. "I nodded towards the technician.

When the device was turned on, the exoskeleton supported me below the waist. When sensing the intention of "standing", the joints stretched a little bit, and lifted my knees up with strong mechanical force, forming the process of "standing". .

It's a feeling that is too magical to describe in words. For the first time in more than ten years, I can actually stand, so easily, so casually, without any hesitation.

Go ahead, come, try to take a step forward. "The technician guided me.

With the crutches, I slowly lifted my right foot, took a step, and followed awkwardly with my left foot. Finished the first step", I looked back, probably only moved 20cm.

20 cm, I walked out on my own... 20 cm.

I thought that there was not much difference between sitting and standing, and that breathing higher air meant nothing to me.

I was wrong.

Although not proficient, although walking may not be as fast as a wheelchair. But from now on, I will no longer be blocked by steps, leaves, or any ditch smaller than 20 cm, and I will no longer have to be afraid to go to any place with many people, I will not have to worry about the lack of elevator space, and I will not have to worry about not being able to call a barrier-free taxi. .

How could this not make sense? It just makes so much sense.

I inhaled deeply, until my chest was full of air and it was painful, and then I slowly exhaled.

The physiotherapist wondered: What is this? "

I gave him a faint smile and told him: the air above is so good. "

With the help of a physical therapist, I quickly got the hang of it and learned to walk slowly with crutches.

Before leaving the hospital, the technician and I exchanged mobile phone numbers and asked me to call him if I had any technical problems.

I nodded and said: OK, then I'll go first. "

The physical therapist helped me bring my wheelchair to the car, told me to be careful on the road, and then went back.

I put away my crutches and put them in the passenger seat, opened the window, and drove home with the pleasant afternoon breeze and sunshine. On the way, I received a message from the representative of Xiao.

【How about it? 】

Taking advantage of the red light, I sent him a message back.

【I can go. 】

[Take a photo for me. 】

He took the next sentence quickly.

[I want to write a report. 】

The equipment was originally provided by the other party for free on the premise of feedback data, so I naturally wanted to cooperate.

[Okay, I'll take a picture for you when I get home. 】

【about how long? 】

【half an hour. 】

The road conditions were good today, and there were few red lights. It was just that the car in front broke down and blocked a main road for about ten minutes.

When I entered the community, I hurriedly parked the car and got off, and found that Shang Muxiao was walking the dog again.

I don't know why, but the time he walks the dog is very irregular, some time early, some time late, there is no regularity at all.

I was standing beside the car, waiting for the time to put down the wheelchair, when he turned around and saw me, he was stunned for a while.

He seemed to be shocked that I stood up and stared straight at me, his eyes were right and wrong, which made me very uncomfortable.

Don't open your eyes, as soon as the wheelchair is put down, I put away the crutches as fast as I can, and push the wheelchair to the building.

After entering the elevator, I pressed the floor number, the elevator door gradually closed, I glanced in the direction of Shang Muxiao, and found that he still seemed to be looking at me.

Why should I run away? It looks like I care

His eyes were so strange.

I closed my eyes, and at the same time I was annoyed, I remembered even more annoyed that I forgot to remind the other party to send my bank card number.