Aging

(The conversation in front of the elderly home continued.)

"Why should we blame them? The intention of the internet entrepreneur and his wife was very good to begin with," Hebe said, "And they were unexpectedly successful..."

"Very true. As a result of their good work - or really their generous donations - all diseases are eradicated. We end up having everyone to live for a hundred years and die of senility!"

"Isn't that a good thing?"

"Madam, it is a fantastic happening as long as their family and the society do not have to take care of them. At this moment, one third of our population is over the age of 65, nursing home attendent is the top career amongst the working class, and one third of the government expenditure is used for the care of old people. To put it simply, the society has become a gigantic elderly home. And, madam, that's why we have no vacancy for your mother - the demand is so high!"

"I see. Sir, don't be disappointed with Mark and Priscilla, and there is always hope," Hebe said, "I just learn from the news that Maxima, their daughter, has set up another fund to eradicate aging in the coming 50 years..."

"You call that hope?" The elderly home owner said incredulously.