Extra 2: Xinglan's Wish

Xinglan has a secret recently.

This secret made her silver hair move without wind in the laboratory, and made her computing speed 37% faster than usual, even making Dr. Anthony couldn't help but ask her if she had upgraded her processor.

"I didn't upgrade the processor," Xinglan replied seriously, "I was just optimizing the algorithm."

But the truth is, she was secretly preparing a gift

——To celebrate the third anniversary of Wen Ling and Miao Weizhen reaching a consensus on the Youxie Waste Star.

This plan had begun a month ago. That day, while sorting through data, Xing Lan suddenly realized that three full years had passed since that moment, deep within the waste planet, when they had truly understood each other. She watched the surveillance footage of Wen Ling and Miao Weizhen, each busy in their office, yet occasionally smiling at each other, her silver eyes flickered.

"They deserve a special anniversary," she said to herself.

Thus, a secret operation began.

First stop: Han Zhong’s fleet

"Dancing?" Han Zhong nearly choked on his energy drink. "Doctor Xinglan, are you sure you want my fleet to perform a light show on the anniversary?"

Xing Lan nodded seriously. "According to my calculations, the warship's thrusters can produce gorgeous starry sky patterns at specific frequencies. I've already designed the program..."

"Wait," Han Zhong waved his hand, "You don't want the Anvil to waltz over the Mirror Sea, do you?"

"It's tango," Xinglan corrected. "It's more passionate."

In the end, Han Zhong reluctantly agreed, under the premise that Xing Lan would not allow any warships to collide. However, judging by the way he secretly practiced his command movements, he seemed quite excited about this idea.

Second stop: Ayuan’s Garden

"Use flowers of hope to create their portraits?" Ayuan clapped his hands in surprise. "That's a great idea!"

But practically speaking, they encountered difficulties. The Flower of Hope, while beautiful, was extremely delicate. After three days of experimentation, Ayuan and Xinglan finally found a way to combine holographic projection with real flowers.

"By then, the entire coast will be filled with their smiling faces." A Yuan said excitedly, "Xing Lan, you are truly a romantic genius."

Xinglan's silver hair shone faintly. "I'm just pursuing the optimal solution."

However, halfway through the plan, Xinglan discovered a serious problem: she could not hide it from both Wen Ling and Miao Weizhen at the same time.

Wen Ling, as the core consciousness, was extremely sensitive to energy fluctuations, while Miao Weizhen's observation skills were even more terrifyingly sharp. Xing Lan's anomaly had long attracted their attention.

"Xing Lan seems to be very busy recently." Wen Ling mentioned casually during dinner one day, "I saw her having a secret conversation with Han Zhong yesterday."

Miao Weizhen cut the food on the plate and said casually, "Anthony told me that she is modifying the dance program of the kitchen robot."

The two looked at each other and saw the confusion in each other's eyes.

Xinglan realized that she had to change her strategy. She decided to adopt a feint to the east and attack in the west plan.

Deliberately create some minor troubles in the laboratory to attract their attention.

So in the next few days, all kinds of "accidents" happened in the base: the cleaning robots suddenly began to recite poetry, the lighting system changed rainbow colors from time to time, and even the automatic doors began to say "Welcome" in an aria.

Sure enough, Wen Ling and Miao Weizhen's attention was completely attracted by these "malfunctions". They were busy helping Xing Lan "repair" the system and did not notice her real plan at all.

That evening, Wen Ling was taken to the shore of Jinghai by Xing Lan under the pretext of testing a new system. When he saw the scene before him, he was completely stunned.

On the sea, Han Zhong's fleet shifted its lights in exquisite formations, outlining brilliant patterns in the twilight. On the shore, a holographic portrait of flowers of hope swayed gently in the breeze, depicting him and Miao Weizhen smiling at each other.

What surprised him even more was that Miao Weizhen, who was walking slowly in the distance, had obviously been tricked by Xing Lan using the same excuse. The moment their eyes met, they both understood something.

"It seems we have been set up." Miao Weizhen's lips curled up slightly.

At this moment, Xinglan's voice came through the PA system: "From my observation, you always put the Alliance first and rarely celebrate yourselves. Therefore, I planned this event."

Soft lights suddenly lit up along the coast. Susie and Lao Lin emerged, wheeling a giant cake, followed by smirking Luo Yan and Anthony. Even Han Zhongdu sent a message from the bridge: "This is much harder than war, Dr. Xinglan!"

Ayuan scattered the petals of the flower of hope, and Dr. Keith held up the recorder to record this precious moment.

"Three years ago, deep within the Spectral Abandoned Planet, you truly understood each other for the first time." Xing Lan's voice softened. "Back then, no one could have imagined the peace we have today. Thank you for allowing me to see this future."

Wen Ling's eyes were slightly red. He held Miao Weizhen's hand and whispered, "Should we say something?"

Miao Weizhen looked at him intently, then suddenly knelt on one knee. Amidst the crowd's exclamations, he produced a simple silver ring. "Three years ago, deep within the waste planet, we made a promise to protect it together. Today, I want to extend that promise forever."

Wen Ling was stunned, then broke into a brilliant smile. He held out his hand and let Miao Weizhen put the ring on his finger. "I promise."

The night sky was illuminated by the fleet's light show, and flowers of hope bloomed on the coast. On this special night, everyone was immersed in happiness.

Xinglan was quietly floating not far away, her silver eyes gleaming with satisfaction. To her, this was the best possible outcome.

Her greatest wish is to make the important people happy.

And at this moment, under the starry sky of Mirror Sea, this wish is coming true.

——The whole book·End——