After Song Ping sent Fang Zhao and the others back to the base, he went to report to Commander Flemington.
"Did Fang Zhao hear anything useful?" This was what Flemington was most concerned about.
"No," Song Ping replied.
Flemington couldn't help but reveal a disappointed look, but this outcome was within his expectations and he had been mentally prepared.
"Indeed, the rumors are exaggerated." Flemington sighed and waved his hands. "Forget it, just bring this bunch of people out to have some fun. If they are happy, they will be willing to fork out the money. Were they easy to bring along? "
Song Ping recalled the performance of the few special guests today and reported truthfully, "Not bad. Although they are a little spoiled and willful, their character isn't as bad as others say. Zaro and Woo Tianhao were having fun playing with cars and even said they wanted to donate a fleet of cars to us! "
"Haha, that's good!" The disappointment in Flemington's heart dissipated.
As long as the special guests didn't cause trouble and were willing to donate some things to the base, this collaboration with the program team would be a huge win.
"Execute plan A." Flemington's tone was relaxed.
When the program team had sought cooperation, Flemington had discussed with the other high-ranking officers of the base and formulated two plans. If the guests performed well, they would try their best to cooperate. This was the "Plan A" he had mentioned earlier. If the special guests threw a tantrum and caused trouble, they would be tough and let this bunch of people suffer a little. This was "plan B."
From the looks of it, everything was going smoothly. Flemington was naturally willing to take the route of "plan A." This way, the program team could film happily and they could relax. Everyone would get what they needed and it would be a win-win situation.
After Song Ping left, Flemington was in a good mood as he browsed through the photos and videos Song Ping had submitted. They were all performances of the five special guests today.
However, as he browsed through them, Flemington's expression changed.
Those neatly spread out like salted fish in the photos were the pests that the base viewed as the hardest to exterminate?!
Flemington thought that his eyes were playing tricks on him. He rubbed his eyes and enlarged the photos to take a closer look. That's right, those were the pests that had given him a headache!
When Song Ping had said that Fang Zhao's dog worth 200 million was an expert at catching pests, Flemington had thought that Song Ping was joking and had used some exaggerated rhetoric. Unexpectedly, the truth was even more exaggerated than the description!
Night fell on the base.
Sand and dust filled the sky outside. The storm had yet to pass, but it was rather quiet inside the base.
There weren't many entertainment facilities in the base, nor were there any rich entertainment activities. They couldn't surf the internet freely, so many people went to bed early.
Fang Zhao had gained quite a lot today. After walking around outside, he had some inspiration. After scribbling down a few drafts in his notebook, he lay down to rest. He didn't fall asleep. Instead, he quietly listened to the various sounds.
Although the soundproofing of the base was pretty good, as long as Fang Zhao concentrated and listened, he could still hear the various movements of the sandstorm.
That was a rhythm that couldn't be created by human beings. It was the rhythm of nature.
Wind, sand, rocks, the earth, and the solid barriers created by humans. It was the sound of all living things interacting.
All the sounds were divided into musical notes in Fang Zhao's mind, forming a tune unique to Planet Bu.
Suddenly, Fang Zhao noticed a small, unfamiliar note that was hard to catch.
That sound was so weak that it was like an ant under the feet of a lively crowd. It could be crushed at any moment, but it still struggled and luckily broke through.
The rhythm of the combination of the strong and the weak was like a piece of time that had been measured by the most precise ruler in the world. It repeated itself tirelessly, like a summoning, but also like a plea.
What exactly was that?
Just as Fang Zhao was deep in thought, Curly Hair ran over to Fang Zhao's bedside.
Fang Zhao opened his eyes and looked at Curly Hair.
Curly Hair whimpered softly and stared at Fang Zhao with those seemingly innocent dog eyes. He was so serious that his tail didn't even wag.
Curly Hair's behavior meant that he had a request. In the past, when he was at home, that meant that he wanted to play games. But now, Fang Zhao didn't think that Curly Hair had called him in the middle of the night because he wanted to play games. Was he asking for a beating by making a fuss about wanting to play games in the middle of the night?
"You heard it too? That sound, "Fang Zhao asked. He didn't know why, but he had a feeling that Curly Hair had definitely heard that sound.
"Woof!" Curly Hair wagged his tail and spun around on the spot. Then, he ran a few steps towards the door and turned back to look at Fang Zhao.
Fang Zhao remained seated on the bedside and didn't move.
He was deep in thought.
He didn't know what that sound was, but it probably wasn't a threat. If it was any other important information, the base should have been able to catch this signal.
If even the base couldn't catch it, but he heard it …
Whether it was a blessing or a curse, Fang Zhao himself couldn't be sure. That time on planet Baiji had seemed glorious, but Fang Zhao knew that many people had their eyes on him. Many researchers wanted to study his ears, and he believed that there were definitely people who had discussed how Fang Zhao's body would go if he died of natural or accidental causes.
This time, Fang Zhao could completely pretend that nothing had happened and follow the program team and the base's arrangements. He could finish recording this episode and then go back to his life.
Seeing that Fang Zhao wasn't moving, Curly Hair ran back and tugged at Fang Zhao's trousers with his paw.
Fang Zhao suddenly smiled as he looked at Curly Hair.
He got up and put on his clothes, picked up Curly Hair, and patted his head. "Hide well."
…
Song Ping was watching "Founding Era" when he glanced at the time. It was already getting late. He was going to sleep after watching this episode.
But before the episode had finished broadcasting, Song Ping received a call from Fang Zhao.
"Sound? What sound … Wait!! Tell me in detail! "
Song Ping couldn't be bothered with watching his drama and hurriedly asked. His heart was filled with boundless anticipation and nervousness.
Elsewhere, Commander Flemington had just finished handling today's affairs and was in a good mood, so he had rested a little early. He was sleeping soundly when he was woken up by a phone call.
It was rare for him to have a good night's sleep. Flemington's face darkened when he was suddenly woken up. However, he knew that a call at this time would definitely be urgent, so he didn't get angry and quickly answered.
"What???!"
Flemington was so startled that he tumbled out of bed. That "What" was so loud that it even sounded like a dialect.
On the other end, Song Ping hurriedly said, "Fang Zhao said that he heard some sounds, but I asked the relevant professionals about it. They said that they weren't sure what it was and that it might have nothing to do with our base. The equipment also didn't manage to capture it."
"That's right!!" What else was there to hope for if the equipment could capture it?! Flemington couldn't contain his excitement.
Back then, the equipment on planet Baiji had been limited and hadn't been able to detect the ore, but Fang Zhao had heard it!
Flemington's breathing became ragged when he thought about the rise of planet Baiji.
Hahahaha, I never thought that I would have such a day! Wait till the clouds disperse to see the moon!
Flemington couldn't be bothered with anything else. He dressed himself as quickly as he could and dashed out of his bedroom.
Song Ping led Fang Zhao to Flemington's office. Not long after, Planet Bu's top commander came over with large strides.
"Hahaha! Fang Zhao, I have long heard of your great name! I finally get to meet you today! "
Flemington was brimming with enthusiasm as he shook Fang Zhao's outstretched hand. The glow in his eyes was as though he had seen his biological father.
Song Ping, who was standing at the side, thought to himself, Commander, restrain yourself! Don't scare him away!
Flemington didn't care about what others thought and asked Fang Zhao anxiously, "You said that you heard a sound that our base's equipment couldn't capture? Was it ore? "
"No," Fang Zhao replied.
Flemington's mood … plummeted like a cliff.
Song Ping coughed lightly. "Fang Zhao said that it sounded like a sound emitted by some kind of electronic equipment."
"Electronic equipment?" Flemington calmed down. "It wasn't emitted by our outpost or any of the surveillance equipment in other locations?"
"It shouldn't be." Song Ping explained, "We don't have many outposts here, and the equipment used in the nearby outposts is limited. The base has everything. I let Fang Zhao listen to it, but he said it wasn't."
Song Ping wasn't an impulsive person. He wouldn't report it to Flemington before confirming it.
"If it wasn't the equipment used by our base and outpost …" Flemington suppressed the disappointment in his heart and put on a solemn expression. The first thing he thought of was: Spy!
As though he had guessed what Song Ping and Flemington were thinking, Fang Zhao said, "It shouldn't be a spy. It wasn't invasive."
"Reason?" Flemington frowned as he looked at Fang Zhao.
"Intuition," Fang Zhao replied.
Flemington didn't say anything.
Curly Hair was lying at Fang Zhao's feet. He raised his head and looked at Flemington before looking at Fang Zhao. His pure little eyes seemed as though he didn't understand what they were talking about.
Flemington pondered for a bit. "Regardless of whether that sound was invasive or not, this matter has to be clarified!"
Flemington brought up the weather information and asked Fang Zhao, "Can you tell which direction the sound is coming from?"
"Yes." Fang Zhao pointed in a direction.
"How far?" Flemington asked again.
"I'm not sure, but it isn't within the range of the base."
"That sound is still ringing now? Did you hear it last night? "Flemington asked again.
"I didn't hear it last night. It's still ringing now," Fang Zhao replied truthfully.
Fang Zhao really hadn't heard it last night. Curly Hair hadn't shown any abnormalities either. That sound really hadn't been ringing last night. Of course, it was also possible that the sound was further away and they hadn't heard it.
"Fang Zhao, help me out tonight. I'll send someone to follow you out of the base to find the source of the sound. The storm outside is starting to weaken. In the direction you pointed out, there shouldn't be any storms that can't be resisted in the next 12 hours. "
"All right. However, the program team will start filming tomorrow, "Fang Zhao said.
"Don't worry. I'll settle it."
Flemington made the arrangements. After some thought, he decided to personally follow Fang Zhao out. He couldn't sit still at the base. Regardless of whether it was good or bad, he had to get to the bottom of it.
The efficiency of the base was very high. Flemington quickly mobilized manpower, vehicles, and flying transports to bring Fang Zhao out of the base. A group of people headed in the direction Fang Zhao had pointed out.
At the base.
Barbara was currently painting her nails. She had messed up the pattern on her nails from today's trip out.
Due to Barbara's high standards of perfection, she had spent two to three hours to get her nails cleaned and manicured. Only a little bit was left.
Barbara still had some artistic cells and had personally designed the pattern for her maid to draw. She had originally wanted to embed a diamond, but when she thought about the diamond ring she had lost today, she changed her plans. At the same time, she was thinking about how she would take revenge on Zaro tomorrow. For example … scamming him of 100 million first?
As she was thinking, a bodyguard who had followed her to Planet Bu rushed over and whispered a few words to Barbara.
Barbara's fingers trembled, and the almost completed pattern on her nails was instantly ruined. The maid trembled at the side and hung her head, not daring to make a sound.
However, this time, Barbara didn't pay attention to her nails. She only asked that bodyguard in a deep voice, "Is the news true?"
"It's true! Flemington has already brought Fang Zhao out of the base. "
"Follow them!"
"Yes! I'll send someone to secretly follow them … "
Barbara raised her chin. "No need. Go directly. I'll personally bring someone to follow them!"
"It's too dangerous! Won't Flemington make a move on us outside? "a bodyguard asked worriedly.
"They wouldn't dare!" Barbara didn't have any intention of continuing to explain. She arranged for someone to rent a car from the base and called over another bodyguard. "Send a message to Zaro's side and let him know what Fang Zhao heard. Flemington is currently bringing him out to search for it."
"What about the others? Do we also need to divulge it? "that bodyguard asked.
"No need. If Zaro knows, the other two will know too," Barbara said with certainty.
On Zaro's side.
Zaro's mind was filled with thoughts on how to complain to his grandfather. After he finished his draft, he wrote an email and set it to be sent automatically after internet access.
Zaro's agent was so worried that he couldn't sleep. He was thinking about how to face Barbara's wrath tomorrow.
An accompanying bodyguard rushed in and informed Zaro of the news he had just received.
"Really?!" Zaro was pleasantly surprised. He had been engrossed in writing the letter just now and hadn't had the time to change his tone from acting like a spoiled child to the Leizhou governor.
"The news is true."
"Good!!"
Zaro tossed aside the matter of how to more effectively swindle his father and immediately called Woo Tianhao over to conspire.
It wasn't some brotherly loyalty, and Zaro wasn't as thorough in his analysis as Barbara, but he knew that roping in one more person meant an extra layer of protection. It was just like finding someone to share the burden when you got into trouble. Even if you got beaten up in the end, you definitely wouldn't be the only one suffering.
"Could it be that he discovered another ore?!" This was Zaro's first thought.
"Shouldn't be. This planet doesn't seem to have any energy ores. Even if there were, there wouldn't be a lot, and the grade wouldn't be too high. There's no value in mining it," Woo Tianhao said.
"Could it be aliens?" Zaro guessed.
"… To be precise, to the natives, we are the aliens," Woo Tianhao retorted.
"Then it must be something else important! I know that fellow Fang Zhao. Even though he isn't as handsome as me, his ears are simply sharper than a dog's! What he heard might be some earth-shattering thing. We can't miss it! "Zaro was afraid that Woo Tianhao would cower.
Woo Tianhao didn't cower. He was analyzing the pros and cons, and his train of thought overlapped with Zaro's. After the conspiracy, he realized that the pressure on the two of them was too great. Thus, he called over Mitisy, who was about to head to the sports room to play basketball.
When Mitisy heard what the two of them were talking about, he was stunned for a moment. He passed the racket in his hands to a bodyguard and quietly made a hand signal. The bodyguard took the racket and left for a while. When he returned, he whispered something to Mitisy.
Following that, Mitisy joined Zaro and Woo Tianhao's conspiracy.
"Why don't we first sneak …"
Just as they started talking, the three of them found out that Barbara had just brought people out of the base with great fanfare.
The three of them: "…"
Sneak what? Hurry up and bring people out!
The three of them didn't delay. Like Barbara, they rented cars and flying transports from the base and brought people out.
In the rest area of the program team.
The director was engrossed in the script. He had just discussed it with the scriptwriter and added a few highlights that he felt would be very topical to make the program script even more perfect.
Full marks!
A stroke of genius!
The plot was breathtaking, full of ups and downs, gripping the heart!
With such a script and five high-level special guests, there was no need to worry that the program wouldn't be able to make a comeback!
Calling over a few other program team members who were also so excited that they couldn't sleep, the director had victory in his hands. "This time, we will surely soar to the skies!"
The other program team members also had dreamy looks on their faces. Promotions and raises were right before their eyes!
"Let's wait until tomorrow. We will first …"
The director, who had a confident smile on his face, hadn't even finished speaking when he received a notification from Bu Base's military — the program's recording would be delayed and they would be borrowing a special guest.
Director: "…"
Angry!
The director didn't know the reason why Fang Zhao had been borrowed by the military. However, he felt that he should first appease the other special guests. Perhaps they had some grievances?
The director gave Zaro's agent a call. Just as he opened his mouth to speak, he heard the whistling of the wind and the sound of a fleet of vehicles driving over the desert.
He also heard Zaro's and Woo Tianhao's excited cries.
Director: "…"
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