"And now?"

"Although the black matter is no longer there on this planet, strangely enough, only half of the planet remains."

The man examined the photo carefully.

How can you be sure this is the same planet?

"Doctor, we've been recording this all along."

"Show me the video."

"OK."

"Um."

"Doctor, this is the video."

"Okay, go ahead and play it."

"OK."

After watching the entire video, Li Liguo broke out in a cold sweat. In just a short while, half of the planet was gone. He wondered what had attacked it. Was it those black substances?

Thinking this through, Li Liguo said somewhat uneasyly, "Make a copy of this video for me."

"Okay, Doctor, please wait a moment."

"OK."

Once the video was copied, Li Liguo hurriedly left with the USB drive.

Li Liguo made a phone call as he walked.

In no time, the office was packed with people.

"What's the rush? Why did you call us over so urgently?"

Li Liguo checked the time and, feeling that most people had arrived, began playing the video.

After watching the video, everyone remained silent.

He tapped on the table, lost in thought; no one knew what he was thinking.

"After watching this video, what are your thoughts?"

Before anyone could answer, a man stood up. He was wearing an officer's uniform and had a serious expression on his face.

"Let's speed things up."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, each lost in thought.

The crowd began to discuss and debate.

Some people think it's too extreme, some think it's overthinking, and others think it's too paranoid. They want to leave this place right now.

Zuo Qingya and the others were unaware of all this and were still living their own little lives.

But not long after, Zuo Qingya and the others heard a message on the radio.

Radio stations broadcast a series of exciting news reports—humanity has successfully developed a series of high-tech transportation tools, including spaceships, flying cars, and intelligent mechs. This series of technological breakthroughs marks Earth's official entry into the long-awaited interstellar age, opening a new chapter in humanity's exploration of the vast cosmos.

Zuo Qingya was sunbathing at that moment.

Xia Hua turned to look at Zuo Qingya.

"Zuo Qingya, do you think this news is true?"

Zuo Qingya took off her sunglasses and said, "I guess so."

"What do you mean 'should'? I'm asking if you believe this news is true?"

Zuo Qingya shook her head, "Why don't you go and see for yourself?"

"You make it sound easy, but how are we going to get there?"

When Xia Hua stood inside the Imperial Capital Base, she was still in a daze.

Xia Hua grabbed Zuo Qingya and pinched her right in the face.

"Hey, Ahua, why are you pinching me?"

Xia Hua let go of her hand. "Hehe, I just wanted to confirm if I was dreaming."

Zuo Qingya rolled her eyes at Xia Hua, "Are you sure now?"

"Yes, it's confirmed."

"But Zuo Qingya, how did you do that?"

Zuo Qingya feigned mystery, "Guess."

"Zuo Qingya, you're playing these tricks on me again. I'm ignoring you. You can guess all you want."

Helpless, Zuo Qingya pointed behind her and asked, "Look, what's this?"

"What?" Xia Hua looked back in confusion.

"What is this?" Xia Hua carefully examined the place.

After seeing the decorations inside, I could hardly believe it.

"Zuo Qingya, why does this place look so familiar?"

Zuo Qingya snapped her fingers. "You'll get used to it."

Xia Hua let out an "Ah."

"Zuo Qingya, could it be what I'm thinking?"

Xia Hua was a little nervous about Zuo Qingya's answer.

Zuo Qingya smiled and said, "Guess."

Xia Hua broke down and punched Zuo Qingya in the shoulder with a force that was neither painful nor itchy.

"Zuo Qingya, are you trying to kill me? You keep playing these tricks on me."

Zuo Qingya shook her head. "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Just like you thought, this little general store is mine."

"???"

"What?" The sound was so loud it almost shattered Zuo Qingya's eardrums.

Zuo Qingya picked at her ear. "Keep your voice down."

"Are you serious? This shop is yours?"

Seeing Zuo Qingya nod, Xia Hua became even more vulnerable.

"Zuo Qingya, why didn't you say so sooner? Every time I need to buy something, I have to go out, and I'm not even sure I can buy it."

"???"

"All right."

"So you know now?"

"Yeah, but thinking about it makes me really depressed."

"Fine, whatever you say."

Looking at the spaceships, flying cars, and mechs on the open ground in front of her, Xia Hua was already excited.

"Zuo Qingya is real? These things were really built?"

Zuo Qingya nodded, "Mm."

"I wish I could sit on it."

Zuo Qingya raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure you want to sit?"

Xia Hua nodded vigorously, "Of course! I want to ride it right now, it's a spaceship!"

Zuo Qingya nodded, "Alright, I'll grant your wish."

"What will you offer to satisfy me?" Xia Hua realized what was going on after that.

"I heard that the spaceships in the capital base were traded from small general stores?" His eyes were telling Zuo Qingya that he needed a definite answer.

Seeing Zuo Qingya nod, Xia Hua broke down again.

"Zuo Qingya, what else are you hiding from me? Tell me now and let me break down all my defenses at once."

Zuo Qingya thought for a moment, wondering what else she might be hiding from Xia Hua. Upon reflection, she realized there was something.

Zuo Qingya nodded, "There really is such a thing."

Xia Hua took a deep breath and said, "Tell me, surprise me."

Zuo Qingya touched her nose and said, "Um, Ah Hua, I also have a system on me."

Xia Hua picked at her ear. "What did you say? Say it again."

Zuo Qingya could only repeat what she had said.

“I said, I have another system within me.”

This time, Xia Hua heard it clearly; it really was the system, and she hadn't misheard.

"Where is the system?"

Zuo Qingya led Xia Hua to a secluded spot and handed her the three-piece spaceship set she had prepared beforehand.

Xia Hua was puzzled when she saw what Zuo Qingya handed her.

"What's this?"

"The spaceship's three-piece set."

Looking at the object in Zuo Qingya's hand, he asked, "Zuo Qingya, you're not lying to me, are you?"

"You'll see when you take a look."

How do you see it?

"Your consciousness."

A moment later, Zuo Qingya heard Xia Hua scream.

"Ah, Zuo Qingya, you are so kind."

"I love you so much."

"Hehe, I'm glad you like it."

Zuo Qingya was happy to see Xia Hua, and she was happy too.

Xia Hua pulled Zuo Qingya into her own space.

This was Zuo Qingya's first time entering Xia Hua's space, which was quite a novelty.

Zuo Qingya looked around the space; it was much larger than she had imagined.

Xia Hua introduced her personal space to Zuo Qingya.

"How's my space?"

Zuo Qingya nodded, "Yes, it's fine."

"This is my room."

"Hmm, just one room?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Prepare more rooms."

Xia Hua looked at Zuo Qingya with a puzzled expression, not understanding what she meant, but then she suddenly realized something and asked with delight, "Do you want to come and stay here too?"

Zuo Qingya nodded, "Is it not allowed?"

Xia Hua was overjoyed, "Of course! I couldn't be happier!"