In orbit, outside the towering spaceport, long shuttle-shaped spacecraft shuttled back and forth between the port and the Milky Way, loading materials that might be used by the colonists into the cargo hold.
It was like a needle threading a needle, weaving an invisible net.
It wasn't just the outside of the spaceport that was busy, but the inside of the spaceport was the same.
The bustling crowd passed through the steel corridor leading to the Milky Way, boarding the flight to Tau Ceti under the guidance of the flight attendants …
"Can't these people fix an elevator?" Shi Zhenghua looked up at the endless corridor. He grabbed the handrail with his right hand and whispered, "Walking on two legs, how long will it take?"
This corridor from the spaceport to the Milky Way was really long and unfriendly.
There were no small carriers, no escalators, and the like. Whether it was first-class passengers, ordinary economy-class colonists, or employees hired by Star Sky Technology, they had to walk through this long ladder to board the Milky Way.
Although there was no gravity here, walking forward like this was really unfriendly.
"It's dangerous for two massive spacecraft to be too close, especially when there is a large-scale mass exchange like this." The stranger walking next to him seemed to hear his complaints. He smiled and said, "Of course, I've heard of another theory."
Shi Zhenghua: "What theory?"
"On this five-kilometer road to the Milky Way, every step gives you a chance to regret." The stranger shrugged and continued, "Leaving your hometown and going to a world ten light-years away, it may be a one-way ticket … So there is a theory that the road to the Milky Way itself is also a buffer period for passengers."
"It's a waste of time, it's meaningless." Shi Zhenghua curled his lips and said in an indifferent tone, "Would I stand here without thorough consideration? I don't see the slightest point in doing this except to kill enthusiasm. "
"Because wearing down the passion itself is meaningful." The stranger smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "You can't sustain a journey as long as ten light years with passion alone. Instead of being worn down by countless difficulties and missing home on the journey, it's better to think clearly before boarding the ship."
At the same time, in a spaceport not far away.
Li Guangya looked at Lu Zhou, who was standing next to him, and spoke with a tone full of reluctance.
"… Do you really intend to leave?"
The Human Alliance had only just gotten on the right track, and there were still many problems waiting for him to solve.
Although these problems in Z's governance were not Lu Zhou's expertise, and this scholar who focused on scientific research was usually unwilling to express any opinions on this matter, no matter what, with this big boss in the solar system, at least psychologically, it could make Li Guangya feel more at ease.
"I've been planning this trip for a long time, and now it's finally the day to set off." Lu Zhou said in a half-joking tone as he looked at the tens of millions of Li Guangya. "Why? Can't bear to part with me? "
"No one can bear to part with you." Li Guangya looked at Lu Zhou intently. After being silent for a while, he suddenly sighed softly and said, "But I know that even if I wanted to persuade you, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to do it alone."
"Then don't persuade me, send me off." Lu Zhou grinned and continued, "Think about everything on the bright side. Today, I went to Tau Ceti. In a few months, the territory of the Human Alliance will be able to advance ten light-years outside the solar system. This is a good deal."
Li Guangya said with a bitter smile, "This is not a problem … Forget it."
Li Guangya looked solemnly at Lu Zhou and spoke.
"Have a safe trip."
"Of course."
After giving Li Guangya a confident smile, Lu Zhou then looked at Wang Peng, Li Gaoliang, and Director Li, who were standing next to him.
He opened his mouth. He had a lot to say, but at this moment, he couldn't say anything.
"Don't make it sound like we're going to be separated forever. Now that faster than light technology has made a breakthrough, it will only take a few days to go 10 light-years away. Come back when you have time!" Li Gaoliang looked at Lu Zhou, who didn't say a word. He smiled heartily and broke the silence. "It doesn't matter if you don't have time, I'll come find you when I have time."
"I thought it was hard enough for me to participate in the reinforcement plan at my age, but I didn't expect you to be even harder than me." Director Li sighed. He stared at Lu Zhou and said earnestly, "Take care of yourself. If you miss home, come back. Don't forget, there are still many people on Earth who miss you."
Wang Peng didn't say anything.
As usual, he wasn't the type to talk much. Especially on such an occasion, he didn't know what to say.
He reached out his fist and gently touched Lu Zhou's shoulder. He spoke in a solemn tone.
He spoke in a solemn tone, "Take care."
"Yeah, you guys too …"
Lu Zhou's face was full of emotion. His throat moved slightly, but in the end, he restrained his emotions that were about to overflow.
Without saying too many farewell words, he silently reached out his fist and gently touched the shoulders of the three people.
Then, he spoke in a solemn tone.
"Take care!"
…
Lu Zhou couldn't bear to let this farewell atmosphere continue. After saying goodbye to his old friends, Lu Zhou met with Xiao Qiao one last time. After telling her what he wanted her to do, he turned around and boarded the Milky Way.
His room was located at the top of the boarding gangway. The floor-to-ceiling windows here had the widest view, and he could overlook the entire gangway …
Although there was nothing to see here, he still wanted to look for a while.
He looked at the people who were sending him off, as well as the colonists who were embarking on a journey to the new world …
There was a slight throbbing in his heart. As he looked at the endless crowd outside the porthole, Lu Zhou took a deep breath.
He was about to set off to the world ten light-years away …
That was a place farther away than Mars.
After that, his journey would not end. For the people of the entire universe, he would go to a place farther away than Tau Ceti, so far away that he would not even have a chance to return …
Xiao Ai, who was standing next to Lu Zhou, seemed to feel the reluctance in Lu Zhou's heart. He gently held his hand.
"Master, Xiao Ai will always be with you. (?????)??”
"Yeah." With a smile on his face, Lu Zhou nodded slightly. He reached out his other hand and rubbed his long plastic hair. "Thank you."
There was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the captain's room. After two soft knocks on the door, Vera, who was holding a tablet in front of her chest, walked in from outside and spoke in a soft voice.
"Professor, we will depart in 30 minutes. Captain Reinhardt invites you to the bridge to witness this moment."
"Got it."
Lu Zhou moved his right hand away from the happy Xiao Ai's head. He nodded slightly at Vera, then cast his gaze to the floor-to-ceiling windows beside him.
The endless gangway facing the window seemed to be coming to an end, and the crowd seemed to be coming to an end.
"The moment has finally arrived."
Lu Zhou gently rubbed the diamond ring box in his pocket with his index finger. He took one last look at the sparse crowd.
However, just as he was about to turn around, he caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of his eye, and he was completely stunned.
He was sure that he was not mistaken.
That familiar face …
It's her …
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