Planet Bu was vast and sparsely populated. Many places were dry with little rain. Although there were places with frequent storms, there were also places with few storms.
It was also very convenient to conduct flight experiments here. However, Planet Bu didn't have any energy ore deposits. This was also the reason why Spaceflight General Headquarters had always considered Planet Bu as a candidate but hadn't made a decision. Now that there was a preference for a location, it was probably because of the Alkaid.
However, Spaceflight General Headquarters had yet to make a formal decision. Every day, there would be people inspecting various locations. Flemington hadn't sensed it because they were secretive and didn't make it clear.
Although Fang Zhao had heard Spaceflight General Headquarters' private conversations, he wouldn't say it out loud.
In the next few days, Fang Zhao, Zaro, and the others followed the director's arrangements to film the program. Filming was rather easy.
Zaro felt that Fang Zhao was really an anomaly. He didn't even know how to rest.
While they were sleeping, Fang Zhao was writing his thesis.
While they were playing and digging, Fang Zhao was composing.
While they were racing outside, Fang Zhao was reading.
While they were playing cards, Fang Zhao was doing homework.
To prevent Fang Zhao from relaxing, Mo Lang assigned a lot of homework and recommended over 10 books for Fang Zhao to read. Therefore, apart from filming, Fang Zhao still had a lot of work to do.
Zaro sympathized with Fang Zhao. "How pitiful. Even on a foreign planet, he can't avoid homework!"
Mitisy empathized. "After all, he is still in advanced studies. The tests for advanced studies are homework, works, and theses. If he can't produce anything, he won't be able to get his graduation certificate. He might even be kicked out of the advanced studies."
Back when he had been a professional tennis player, he would receive calls from his coach when he was on vacation, urging him to practice every day.
Flemington had gathered a few people to discuss the issue of the bounty. Zaro had been fighting for his share of the bounty, and the reason he had given was very sufficient.
"If I hadn't entered the cast, there wouldn't have been Barbara and Woo Tianhao, and Mitisy wouldn't have been tricked. The program team wouldn't have wanted to do something big and wouldn't have sought out a poor base like Planet Bu for cooperation. Bu Base wouldn't have willfully contacted Fang Zhao. This way, Fang Zhao wouldn't have entered the cast and wouldn't have heard the Alkaid's stuttering signal!
Also, I was the one who dug out that metal fragment with a 'η'! "
Barbara and Woo Tianhao were on Zaro's side this time. They clearly knew that they wouldn't get much money even if they succeeded. Why were they so insistent?!
The discovery of the Alkaid should be recorded in the textbooks!
Very soon, the new edition of textbooks would introduce the Alkaid, stating that it was discovered by so-and-so, so-and-so, and so-and-so.
They didn't want to be that "waiting"!
What the few of them meant was: We will still donate, and we will not miss a single brick of the things we promised to donate! But we must have a share in this bounty, and our names must be added to the published news and authoritative reports!
Flemington wasn't willing, so Fang Zhao had a chat with Flemington. The second time they had discussed the distribution of the bounty, Flemington had agreed to give Zaro and the others a little something. When collecting the bounty, he would ask them to sign on the bounty confirmation form and allow them to take pictures together.
The money they received wasn't much for those who came from super rich families, but they were very satisfied. When they were in a good mood, they even agreed to donate more.
The Inter-planetary Fund and the Spaceflight General Headquarters were very efficient. After the Alkaid was unearthed, the big shots of the Inter-planetary Fund had personally arrived. However, all unrelated personnel had been quarantined, and the program team personnel had been confined to their rooms, so they couldn't see what was happening.
When the program team personnel came out again, most of the Inter-planetary Fund personnel had already left. It was said that they had left with the "black box" on the spacecraft.
The sound that Fang Zhao had heard previously had been heard again during the excavation of the Alkaid. This time, it had been seven days apart, and it had also lasted for 12 hours.
It was a very regular signal.
After the Inter-planetary Fund had taken the "black box" away, Fang Zhao hadn't heard that sound again.
As for the Alkaid that had been left behind, because it wasn't convenient to take the spacecraft away, it had been left here temporarily. The people from the Spaceflight General Headquarters had said that it might be dismantled in the future and placed in a newly constructed memorial hall, so that it wouldn't be exposed to the sandstorms.
The core technology of the Alkaid had been taken away by the Inter-planetary Fund, and what was left here was just an empty shell. But even so, this was still a rather rare experience for many people.
The program team director had some ideas and sought out the Inter-planetary Fund and the Spaceflight General Headquarters for a long time before obtaining the filming permit. However, there was a time limit, and they could only shoot one episode.
One episode, so be it. The director was already very satisfied.
This was also a gimmick!
With the filming permit in hand, the director suddenly felt that his style had been elevated. In the past, he had only eaten vegetables. Now, he was suddenly eating abalone and sea cucumber. He still wasn't used to it ~
After being unreasonable for a while, the director became excited again and gathered the personnel to prepare for filming.
How many variety show directors had the privilege of filming a show inside the Dream Team's spaceship?
That was the only one!
Elsewhere, although the Inter-planetary Fund had left, they had left some people behind to take care of the remaining work, including the matter of the reward.
This time, a few authoritative media outlets also came over to take pictures.
Flemington led Fang Zhao, Zaro, and the others through the relevant procedures and signed in the confirmation area at the back of the reward form.
The first signature was from Fang Zhao, and no one had any objections. The second signature was from Bu Base's representative, Commander Flemington, and no one had any objections either. The order of signature was decided by drawing lots. Barbara, Mitisy, Woo Tianhao, and Zaro.
Even if Zaro wasn't happy about being the last, he couldn't do anything about it. Who asked his luck to be so bad?
"Ahem, I heard that people have to wear masks when they receive the prize. Are we going to wear masks for the photo shoot later?" Mitisy asked.
Zaro looked at Mitisy with a "are you stupid" expression.
The right to show one's face was snatched, and he still had to wear a mask?
Mitisy was just joking. With their status, there was really no need to hide it.
During the photo shoot, Fang Zhao carried Curly Hair and stood in the middle with Flemington in the middle. Zaro and the other three stood on either side. There was also a group photo at the back. A portion of the base's military officers and program team personnel were called.
After the photos were taken, Mitisy and the others were surprised to find out that Fang Zhao had donated the prize money to Bu Base.
"You really donated it all? Not a single cent left? "Mitisy could not understand why Fang Zhao would make such a decision.
Even if Flemington had said that he would help Fang Zhao apply for military merits, this wasn't enough for Fang Zhao to be promoted. Besides, even if he was promoted, he wouldn't have any real power. As long as Fang Zhao didn't enter the military, he wouldn't be of much use. What was the point of donating tens of billions of dollars?
"To support Planet Bu's construction." Fang Zhao chuckled.
To the others, this was just a joke and they wouldn't take it seriously.
Tens of billions, who would be so selfless? In the past, there were indeed wealthy people who donated tens of billions of assets, but that was only when they were dying! How old was Fang Zhao? Didn't he plan for his future?
Fang Zhao did not explain further. After everyone dispersed — those who worked, rested, played, or patrolled — Fang Zhao returned to his room and gazed at the sky outside the window.
Up until now, the third strategic military location on Planet Bu had basically been confirmed. Spaceflight General Headquarters had already selected the area and was just waiting for it to be announced. Fang Zhao smiled in gratification when he thought about the new aviation city, space city, and spaceflight experimental base that was about to be constructed on Planet Bu.
Material and water brought life.
Technology and culture determined the future.
If there had been a second choice at that time, wouldn't the people from the Period of Destruction have a different future?
Online.
Official media outlets reported news about the Alkaid.
Because of the program team director's activities, the first batch of reporters to report on the Alkaid didn't mention the program team. Reporters from authoritative media outlets that came along with the Inter-planetary Fund and Spaceflight General Headquarters had a more serious style and wouldn't report casually. The director discussed with them to first suppress the program team's news. After the first episode was released, it wouldn't matter anymore.
The few reporters from the official media outlets insisted on reporting truthfully and in detail. However, they also agreed to give them time. Once the deadline was up, they would release a detailed draft.
News about the Alkaid sparked heated discussion on the internet. However, many people actually didn't realize the importance of this matter. They only followed along and discussed it when they saw the various official media outlets reporting on it.
Compared to the significance of the Alkaid itself, the public's focus was on that "100 billion."
"I just heard from an adventurer friend that the Inter-planetary Fund's' Search for the Alkaid 'mission has a reward of 100 billion!! This time, it was discovered by Bu Base! "
"Bu Base is rich!"
"Is this the legendary overnight riches?"
Two days later, the buzz died down. Netizens who were paying attention to the entertainment section discovered that the first episode of "Up Close Contact" was about to be released!
Everyone was rather expectant when they thought about the extravagant and gold-plated guest lineup.
Of course, there were also people who felt bored.
"What's there to look at? Isn't it just the same old routine?"
"In order to rally everyone to support impoverished areas, get everyone to willingly donate money, come up with a story about how poor they are, and play the emotional card."
"These types of programs are mostly like this. Would it be our turn to find places with real investment value?"
"Just treat it as doing good deeds and donating some money."
All the netizens felt that they were wise and farsighted. They had seen through the program team's routine!
It was time for the program to be updated.
The first episode of the new episode was released. Regardless of what kind of attitude people had, they all clicked on it.
The opening scene was completely different from the past. The biting cold and grand music made people shiver.
A deep and resounding male voice that seemed to carry a boundless righteousness rang out —
"This is mankind's greatest adventure …"
The scene was a precious video and audio recording from 400 years ago —
[Ignition ready!]
[System ready!]
[Countdown commencing … 10 … 9 …]
[Start main engine!]
[… 3 … 2 … 1!]
Seven spaceships rose into the sky. At the break of dawn, they were like seven bright stars lighting up the sky as they began their journey into space.
The spectacular scene and the extremely powerful accompanying music stirred the hearts of the people.
However, the self-proclaimed wisest audience members in front of the screen were all stupefied.
They exited and looked at the contents of the page. It was the variety show "Up Close Contact" without a doubt!
They clicked on the page again.
Huh???
What happened to the promised poverty alleviation variety show?
What happened to the promised entertainment show?!
With such a serious opening, I f * cking thought that I had clicked on a documentary channel!!
Five minutes later.
The discussion section of the program's viewing page exploded.
"So this time, the program team's poverty alleviation target is the Bu Base that just received 100 billion?!"
"Looking at the foreshadowing, Bu Base was still a pitiful place before the program team arrived. It was only after the program team arrived that the base military discovered the Alkaid."
"Did the program team bring along the God of Fortune?"
"From a certain perspective, this can also be considered poverty alleviation."
"I just want to know how much money the program team can get!"
"Emmm … then are we still going to donate this time?"
"I feel like the nature has changed. This can't be called a donation anymore. A more festive call is a red packet."
Very quickly, Bu Base's donation section at the bottom of the program's viewing page turned red.
"[Red packet] Congratulations to Bu Base for becoming rich overnight!"
"[Red packet] Congratulations to Bu Base for becoming rich overnight!"
"[Red packet] Let's freeload and hope we can win the next draw!"
"[Red packet] Greetings to the God of Fortune!!"
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