Now that the identity problem was solved, he naturally didn't have to be a stowaway anymore.
What's more, Lu Zhou also wanted to see what the land he circled on the map had become.
As for restoring his identity …
It wouldn't be too late to talk about it when he returned to Earth.
The only fly in the ointment was the name on the ID card.
Lu Ai …
Although he understood that the little guy missed him, this name didn't sound like a man's name.
I should hurry back to Earth to clear my name.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Lu Zhou looked at the vast desert outside the window. He suddenly thought of something and spoke.
"Speaking of which, when you first saw me, how did you feel?"
Professor Leonard was slightly stunned when he heard this question. He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.
After hesitating for a moment, he spoke in an uncertain tone.
"Surprised? Unbelievable? Other than that, you seem to be surprised … Everyone said that you are dead, that you are a hero of human civilization, and that you sacrificed your precious life for the future of mankind. At least that's what the books say. But I really didn't expect that you actually found the dormant cabin of the Martian civilization, and it was the kind that was intact … Your luck is incredible. Speaking of which, why are you asking this question? "
"Nothing, I'm just mentally prepared." Lu Zhou sighed and said, "I don't know if anyone will pick me up outside the airport."
Leonard didn't speak. He just muttered in his heart.
Wake up, I've been sleeping for a hundred years, and I still haven't woken up …
While the two were chatting, the outline of Tiangong City had already appeared on the horizon where the desert and the sky met.
In fact, even if he hadn't seen what the 22nd century was like, Lu Zhou, who had witnessed the life of a civilization from its germination to its destruction, felt that he wouldn't be surprised by anything in this world.
But having said that, when he saw the giant hemispherical egg embedded in the ground, there was still a surprised expression on his face.
"What is that?"
"You mean the protective shield?" Following Lu Zhou's gaze, Professor Leonard thought for a moment and said, "That thing is an aerogel material … Don't look at me like that, I'm an archaeologist. If you're interested, it's better to ask a professional. "
It was a very serious answer.
However, this answer clearly could not satisfy Lu Zhou's curiosity.
When he saw the hemispherical protective cover and the shuttle between Tiangong City and outer space, a strong impulse and thirst for knowledge instantly filled his whole body.
This was probably the first time he had a glimmer of hope for this brand new world after experiencing the sorrow of the changing generations.
It was as if he had seen a new continent.
There were countless unknowns waiting for him to discover …
The rover was parked in the garage outside the city. The two entered the buffer room through the conveyor belt. After paying the cleaning fee, they left the buffer room with the folded spacesuit.
As soon as the two of them officially stepped into the city of the future, they were greeted by a sudden sense of enlightenment and fresh air.
Everything in front of him was almost the same as the future world in his mind.
No, it was his imagination that was too conservative.
Everything here was much more prosperous than the blueprint of the Mars colony he had originally planned …
Lu Zhou's throat moved, and he muttered to himself in silence.
"This place is like …"
Professor Leonard heard him muttering to himself, and he laughed.
"Welcome to Tiangong City! This is an oasis in the desert, and it is probably the most compatible place with the word civilization in this land! Guns and knives are banned, 24-hour drone patrols, fixed-point monitoring of people with criminal records … It is hard to imagine that there is a similar paradise in this desert. "
Including the North Sea Alliance, many second-tier "countries", which were relatively backward in the field of space resource development, had adopted a trade policy that was more tolerant of air pirates.
For example, as long as full tariffs were paid, ores and goods of unknown origin were allowed to flow into the Martian spot market. These minerals and goods were most likely robbed by air pirates active in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars from countries with stronger control of outer space such as the Pan-Asian Cooperation.
This strategy had, to a certain extent, recovered some trade shares for weaker cross-regional organizations such as the North Sea Alliance, but this double-edged sword had also brought a series of problems including crime rates, diplomatic penalties, and so on.
In contrast, the Pan-Asian Cooperation, which had an absolute advantage in space trade, was naturally the most loyal guardian of space routes. Not only did they spend a large amount of budget every year to combat air pirates and clean up the hidden "Pirate Bay" on the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, but they also adopted a zero-tolerance attitude towards the fugitives on Mars.
Therefore, what Professor Leonard said was right.
On Mars, Tiangong City was absolutely unique in the field of public security.
Of course, Lu Zhou wasn't shocked by the deep-seated problems. He was shocked by the buildings, traffic, greenery, and pedestrians passing by. He was shocked by the visually impactful scenes.
Pipelines inlaid with conveyor belts were connected between the tower-like buildings, and the intricate forks were dazzling.
There were no cars here, and there was no need for cars at all.
In addition to sightseeing motorboats flying in the sky, there were small drones dancing like a swarm of bees.
A little further away, the city could be quickly passed through the orbit.
As for the part from the edge of the city, in addition to the two crisscrossed light rails, there were countless conveyor belts built in pipelines. The conveyor belts were like the meridians of leaves, connecting almost every inch of the building blocks that could be reached, sending people to where they wanted to go with the highest efficiency.
It could be said that all of his imagination for the future was reflected here.
And those that he never imagined …
Later generations also filled in the blank spaces of the blueprint he left behind with delicate strokes …
After a long time, Lu Zhou, who had recovered, spoke with emotion.
"Is this the case for all Mars colonies … or only Tiangong City?"
"Most of them are. The difference is only in scale." Professor Leonard shrugged his shoulders. "Anyway, I feel that every city seems to be built based on this original colony. If you are curious, the next time you come to Mars, choose New London or New Virginia as the landing point. Go and see for yourself. "
"I am more and more looking forward to what it is like on Earth."
"Don't worry, it will be more amazing than here." Professor Leonard smiled and handed Lu Zhou an AR glasses. "I bought it when I came out of seclusion. It is worth 1,222 credits. Through it, you can connect to the 'City Cloud' server. Without this thing, it is difficult to move an inch on Earth or here. I suggest you get used to life in the future world as soon as possible. "
"Put it on. I bet that after seeing the reality after 'enhancement', your expression will definitely be more exciting than it is now!"
Like a child showing off his toys, Professor Leonard excitedly urged Lu Zhou to put on his glasses quickly, then he couldn't wait to ask.
"How is it?! How does it feel? "
"A little gratified."
A faint smile appeared on Lu Zhou's face.
The smile seemed to come from far away.
"At least, it's all worth it."
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
