Three hours after channel S5 ended its first day of live broadcast, Project Starlight's management announced that the program teams would be graded.
Many viewers supported this decision and felt that it was reasonable. If not for channel S5, it would have been fine, but after watching channel S5's live broadcast, grading was the best solution.
However, some viewers felt that it was unnecessary. Suddenly, the Internet was abuzz with debate over this topic.
"You'll have to serve sooner or later. It's better to know this early and be mentally prepared than to only find out when the time comes."
"You can't say that. Many kids watch the live broadcast. After all, kids don't have much exposure to this kind of stuff. Seeing it too early will leave a psychological scar. It's necessary to set an age limit. Besides, not everyone will be sent to serve in that kind of place. "
"That's true."
Families with good conditions could always send their children to more relaxed places. This was an open secret, and it was also the current state of the military service system. It couldn't be changed for the time being. Those who were dissatisfied could only complain.
Those without background could only hope that the existing military service bases with tough conditions would receive more military funding and investment support. That way, their living systems would be more complete and they wouldn't have to work so hard when the time came.
Thinking about it this way, they really had to support the live broadcast. Since ordinary citizens like them couldn't change the status quo, they could only hope that the celebrities would contribute.
Five hours after channel S5 ended its first day of live broadcast, Project Starlight's management announced that the age limit for the five live broadcast channels would be:
S1 - S4: 7 +
S5: 15 +
In other words, channels S1 through S4 were suitable for viewers over the age of seven, while channel S5 was suitable for viewers over the age of 15.
"Isn't the age limit set for channel S5 a little too high?" Some parents were dissatisfied. Although the content was a little uncomfortable, 15-year-olds already understood a lot of things and had a strong psychological endurance.
People in the New Era were exposed to the Internet from a young age. Compared to the Old Era, people matured earlier. In the New Era, many 14-15 year olds already had the same thoughts as adults in the Old Era.
"There must be a reason for the management to set the age of 15 +." Even if a 15-year-old knew a lot, they still hadn't reached the standard of adulthood. Whether it was their psychological endurance or problem-solving abilities, they were still lacking compared to real adults.
"15 + is fine too. There's still a five-year gap between 15 and 20. If the children want to understand these things, five years should be enough time for them. Besides, even if they can't watch it, their parents can! "
After hearing the netizens' comments, some of the parents who had vehemently objected earlier thought about it and felt that it made sense. Since the higher-ups had set S5's age limit so high, there must be a reason for it. Even though it wasn't suitable for their underage children to watch, as parents and elders, they should first understand the situation and then relay the message to their children.
Some Muzhou audience members were getting cocky.
"In terms of adaptability, we Muzhou people are better than you guys. I don't know if you guys have noticed, but no matter which planet, eight out of ten people serving in the kitchen are from Muzhou. Only Muzhou people can stand in the kitchen and come in close contact with extraterrestrial food every day. People from other continents are too cowardly and can't do it, nor are they attentive enough. "
The moment these words were uttered, many Muzhou natives agreed.
For example, during the S5 live broadcast, more than half of the people who had appeared in the kitchen were Muzhou natives. The tanned kid who had been the most talkative in the live broadcast was the son of a small Muzhou farm owner. During the live broadcast, the farm owner had even given out red packets to show off.
Some Muzhou people who had served in the military also stepped forward to prove that this was true. In terms of adaptability, Muzhou natives were the best. Not a single one of them mentioned how they had vomited so badly when they had first arrived at the base and entered the kitchen. In any case, they had said adaptability was the best, not that they could adapt instantly.
In an instant, the comments section was filled with "we Muzhou natives" and all that. This caused dissatisfaction among netizens from other continents.
"Sigh, the brothers up there are discriminating against each other!"
"It's just eating bugs. Look at how capable you guys are."
"Speaking of which, doesn't Muzhou have the custom of eating insects called 'Insect Feast'?"
"Yes, yes, yes. I've long heard that Muzhou has the custom of eating insects. I even heard that it was a festival set during the Founding Era."
The Period of Destruction had just ended. During the Founding Era, which was also the start of the New Era, Muzhou had been the world's granary and the largest agricultural land. The people who had cultivated in Muzhou had also encountered many disasters. Back then, technology had not been advanced enough, and pest control measures had not been perfect. In order to obtain a good harvest, people had suffered a lot.
It was only after the Academy of Agricultural Sciences had developed all sorts of pest control measures and farm equipment had been upgraded step by step that people had been able to relax. However, in order to commemorate the early pioneers and to commemorate the days when the people of Muzhou fought against the insects that ate their crops, every year from July to August, some places in Muzhou would hold a celebration, and the insect feast would be held at that time.
Before this, tourists from other continents who came to Muzhou for a vacation would mostly avoid this place. If they came across one, they would circle around it, or they would go over to pose for a photo to show off and post it on their social media before scampering off in a hurry.
However, now that this topic had been brought up, people could not help but wonder why Muzhou natives were able to adapt so quickly to these seemingly disgusting foods.
"Could it be because they had been eating insects for a long time?"
"I remember a line that channel S5 said during the live broadcast: 'Eat a lot, and you won't be afraid.'"
"The more I think about it, the more likely it is. In this aspect, Muzhou natives have won at the starting line."
"My child is only 14, not 15. I originally wanted to drag him to watch channel S5, but now I can only let him watch other channels. However, I would like to order a Muzhou insect set meal online. Are there any in Muzhou now? Do you have any casual clothes? The kind that comes in a small box or bag? "
"Yes, but it is still this month. Although there are some available, there are not many varieties, and they are not fresh enough. If you want to buy, I can recommend a few places. "
At the mention of insect feast, Muzhou natives who had this hobby enthusiastically made recommendations. For example, which house had more varieties, which house had the best taste, which house had cleaner processing, which house's insects were of questionable origin, etc.
People from other continents could not be bothered with bickering at this point. They hurriedly jotted down all these suggestions.
Many parents who had locked onto channel S5's comments section and were heartbroken for their children felt as if the sacred light had shrouded them, guiding them to a shortcut!
In Muzhou, a few small workshops that provided insect food suddenly saw an explosive increase in online orders. The bosses were so shocked that they thought there was a problem with the system.
And the few goods that had been put up for sale online had long since been sold out.
The workshop bosses looked at the dates. There was still some time before the peak of July. How could there be such a sudden increase in orders?
Muzhou farm owners, big and small, saw the business opportunity and immediately took action.
Outside of Muzhou, children from the other 11 continents did not know what was waiting for them. Some of them were excited when they heard their parents had gifts for them, but when the gifts arrived, they were so surprised that they wanted to cry. Even after many years, they would still remember the fear of being dominated by an insect feast.
Fang Zhao did not know what was happening on Earth. His first day on the base was still very busy. After helping to move the goods and having a midnight snack, he went to his assigned dormitory to rest.
Many people who had just arrived on planet Baiji could not sleep on their first night because of all sorts of complicated feelings. Or maybe it was because they had been in hibernation for too long on the way to planet Baiji and did not feel sleepy. But Fang Zhao was not in such a situation. He slept well that night.
When he woke up, Fang Zhao and Kevin Lin received the latest news about their channel's 15 + restriction.
"15 +?" Kevin Lin also felt that the age limit was set too high, but on second thought, it was understandable.
The message was: Don't be afraid to broadcast live! Do what is realistic! Don't worry about scaring the kids!
Kevin Lin was rather accurate when it came to figuring out what the higher-ups were thinking.
Sure enough, not long after, Kevin Lin received a message from the news agency's headquarters. Just as he had guessed, they were to do their live broadcasts without fear of getting complaints because of certain content.
Since the higher-ups had already assigned this task, Kevin Lin did not have any objections and just did as they were told.
The cafeteria provided limited food for breakfast. Kevin Lin only ordered an unknown porridge. He did not ask the cafeteria staff what it was made of. He was afraid that if he did, he would not be able to eat it.
Looking at Fang Zhao, who seemed to have a particularly good appetite, Kevin Lin's mouth twitched. He pinched his nose and drank a few mouthfuls of the porridge. The taste was really not that great. Luckily, he had secretly eaten some food in his room before coming out today.
After entering the base, although the garrison searched everyone's belongings and the restrictions were rather strict, Kevin Lin was not a conscript and was on a mission, so the people at the base turned a blind eye.
"Starting today, you will officially enter the military. According to the arrangements, someone will bring you to mine," Kevin Lin told Fang Zhao. "You also know that as one of the five people in the first phase of Project Starlight, you will not receive the same treatment as those ordinary conscripts. The higher-ups at the base have already made arrangements. When the time comes, we just have to follow them."
Fang Zhao nodded. He could see the situation clearly and did not want to get tangled up in it.
After breakfast, the ordinary conscripts that had come with them were divided into small teams and brought to different work environments and places to start their initial adaptation. The team leaders would explain to them what they needed to know.
On Fang Zhao's side, a field officer personally brought them to their military service locations.
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