Chapter 169 Premium Train
"You said you guys want to go together?"
Jiang Qian's mood fluctuated with the female leader's story. After hearing this, she couldn't help but ask, "So there's no other way? Do you remember where he jumped into the sea? Can't we salvage him from the seabed?"
After saying this, Jiang Qian felt that her idea was too unrealistic. Even if Giss still remembered where he fell into the water, the sea was constantly changing. How could a small sample that could be carried with him resist the current? It should have drifted to who knows where by now!
"Salvage is probably impossible."
The female leader's words interrupted her last bit of fantasy, but soon brought new hope to Jiang Qian.
"However, Gis said that when he left the institute by car, he had no intention of continuing this research, so he left the USB drive he had used to store his research data on the island. He had hoped that the data would be destroyed along with the institute, but he threw it a little off-center, and it ended up in the lake near the institute... He said he wasn't sure if the USB drive was still there, or if it could still be used, but..."
"We must find it."
The female leader was interrupted by Jiang Qian before she could finish her words.
She looked at the female leader eagerly, looking soft but with a firm attitude.
"We must find this. What if it can still be used? We can't miss any opportunity."
She had heard so much about interstellar history from the system that she knew if they didn't seize this opportunity, they would likely end up following the same path as the interstellar people. So, even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, she had to try.
"We thought so too." The female leader liked her relentless attitude and joked, "After all, it's much easier to retrieve a USB drive from a lake than a sample from the ocean."
Jiang Qian got the answer she wanted, and then she came to her senses and realized the rudeness of her behavior.
However, the female leader on the other end of the video chat clearly didn't care and continued, "We've already discussed with the international rescue organization and are preparing to bring Gis to China. We hope that with his help, we can achieve breakthroughs in our research. Gis himself is also very willing to 'atone for his crimes.'"
At the beginning of the apocalypse, the rescue team was still an official organization. However, as more and more people joined the team, and in order to concentrate their efforts on major tasks, the rescue team gradually moved closer to the public, absorbing more manpower. Later, the National Rescue Command Center was established.
The Rescue Command Center was the first social organization established after the incident, combining both official and civilian forces. It was under the leadership of the government, but unlike the various government agencies, it was independent of the government.
The main function of this organization is to help build a rescue system for bases across the country and to be responsible for rescue arrangements and guidance in various regions after the mutation.
Because of this unique combination of government and private sector, with private sector dominance, their organization not only possesses enforcement power and enjoys some of the benefits of government organizations, but also effectively executes some initiatives. Furthermore, they also enjoy greater trust from spontaneously formed private relief organizations internationally, facilitating connections and collaboration.
"That's great!"
Jiang Qian exclaimed in surprise. While the human brain can't retain too much information, Giss is, after all, one of the key researchers behind the emergence of this highly contagious pathogen, and his importance is self-evident. Even if his arrival can provide even a small boost to the ongoing research, it would be a blessing.
The female leader obviously felt the same way and nodded in agreement.
"We also confirmed from Giss the address where he dumped the USB drive. It's on the island we explored earlier. But the journey is too dangerous, and we'd need to send someone to dive to the bottom of the lake. So, we wanted to ask you if there's any equipment in the interstellar space they can exchange for that would facilitate their operations?"
They did have usable equipment, but this mission was too dangerous and urgent. Rather than spending time researching and upgrading their existing equipment, they should directly ask for help from Interstellar. Their goals were the same, and as collaborators, even if they weren't participating in the operation, they should still provide assistance within their capabilities.
After hearing this, Jiang Qian was about to ask the system in her mind, but the system spoke before she could ask.
She was a little surprised by the system's sudden statement, but what the system said was also what she was thinking, so at the moment, she did not ask any more questions and directly relayed what the system had just said to the female leader.
The female leader was also surprised after hearing this.
"You said you guys want to go together?"
Jiang Qian nodded. "Yes, then the train can take the team members participating in the operation directly to the island, and the journey will be safer."
The female leader was surprised that Jiang Qian and the system were going with them, but she felt relieved after confirming it. After all, having a train accompanying them would better ensure the team members' safety along the way.
only……
"There's no station there yet, and it's so far away. Is it okay to go directly there?"
The female leader still remembered what Jiang Qian said when they met before.
Jiang Qian had already discussed this issue with the system in her mind.
"Shortly after the construction of Line 3's stations was completed, Xiaoling expanded its range of three-dimensional spatial data collection to over 350 kilometers. Two days later, when the stations on Line 4 are completed, it will be able to collect information from all over the country. At that time, the trains will be upgraded again. Advanced trains will be able to open space channels and freely customize routes, without being restricted by station locations or distances. It's like the advanced train privileges that were specially opened up by interstellar space to facilitate the development of new planets."
When Jiang Qian first heard the system mention this, she thought it was a coincidence, like a pillow delivered to someone who was sleepy. However, she also mentioned the drawbacks of operating high-end trains.
"It seems like it takes quite a bit of energy to run it once. Also, the departure time has to be set for two days from now."
"That doesn't matter."
The female leader agreed readily.
If they needed crystal cores, they had no shortage of them. Spring was coming soon, and they could grow their own food, no longer needing to trade large quantities of crystal cores with the interstellar world.
Furthermore, they had also exchanged a number of crystal cores for other energy sources in their trade with foreign powers like Watasha. They also had a considerable reserve of other energy sources besides crystal cores, so they were not at all worried about these requests.
As for the departure time, we are still in the mission preparation stage, and even the candidates have just been decided. It’s okay to set off in two days.
"As long as it helps accomplish the mission, none of this matters."
The two discussed a few more details, and then the female leader ended the call. She took the information she got from Jiang Qian and went to discuss the task plan with the colleague in charge of this task.
The next morning, as a participant in the mission, Jiang Qian received a new mission plan.
The female leader also explained to her the requirements of this mission in detail.
"Tonight, the mission team will board the train. They'll report the exact latitude and longitude of the island to you. After the train is upgraded, you'll take them there directly and instruct them on how to wear the protective suits provided by Interstellar. As for the specific mission, the mission team will collaborate with the international rescue organization, so you won't be involved. Your job is to protect yourself, act as an entourage, and manage the logistics to get them back safely as much as possible. Okay?"
Jiang Qian nodded. She thought she could do well in meeting these requirements.
She wasn't a professional, and she knew her own limitations. She hadn't considered joining the team. She didn't want to be unhelpful and even hold others back. So, she had already planned to just provide logistical support.
At noon, Jiang Qian told her family that she would be going on a mission the next day.
Although they were going directly on the train, the rest of the family was still worried, especially when they heard Jiang Qian say that she wanted to leave them in the country.
Huang Liping immediately expressed her desire to go with Jiang Qian, and Jiang Weimin followed suit. Although Jiang Dong didn't say anything, it was clear that he wasn't going to help persuade his parents or back down.
Jiang Qian emphasized to her family countless times that there was no danger along the way and that she would definitely return safely, but no one listened.
She was also helpless. "I'm just driving a car, serving as a driver for someone. Others are doing the job. I don't even get out of the car, so what danger could there be? Don't overthink it."
Huang Liping remained unmoved. "If you say it's not dangerous, then take us with you. We've never been apart since we went through so many hardships. There's no need to separate us just because we're on a mission!"
Jiang Weimin also said, "If you're afraid they won't agree, just take us there secretly and we won't come out of the carriage, okay?"
Jiang Dong nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, yes. I can even help you drive when the time comes. It's such a long journey. What if there are no transfer stations in the middle? Can you hold on for that long by yourself?"
"Yes," Huang Liping found a new reason from her son's words, "You will have to eat by then, right? I can go with you and cook for you along the way."
Jiang Qian didn't expect that she just thought they had to stay in the carriage to work, so she didn't plan to take them with her. However, she didn't expect that they would come up with so many ideas in such a short time. She felt helpless for a while.
But after thinking about Jiang Dong's words, she felt that there was some truth to it. In case of any unexpected incidents on the road, it would be good to have an extra driver.
"Okay, okay, since you want to go, then go ahead. Just stay in the lounge and don't come out."
Having said that, Jiang Qian still reported to her female leader that her whole family would go with her.
The female leader had a good impression of this hardworking and down-to-earth family. So, after learning about this, she didn't say anything. As long as it didn't affect the mission, anyone could go along.
Jiang Qian got permission and then urged her family, "We're leaving tomorrow. You should arrange things in the dining car first!"
"Hey!" Huang Liping agreed immediately. "I'll go talk to Xiao Wu and Xiao Tong and ask them to cover my shift for the next three days. Just say we want to get off the bus and visit Aying and the others."
When the weather started to warm up, Ren's father didn't want to stay on the train any longer, so he took his grandson Yangyang off the train early and returned to Jingming Mountain. Now it has been nearly two weeks since they got off the train, so I should take some time to visit them.
Jiang Qian had no objection to her mother's excuse and nodded in agreement.
After the twenty-man team that was to carry out the mission that night boarded the bus, Jiang Qian first arranged a room for them. At their request, she prepared an ordinary family room.
"You can stay here first. You can go to the dining car for meals. After the train is upgraded tomorrow, we will set off."
"Okay." The leading member of the team nodded.
He is the leader of this operation, codenamed Shark.
In order to ensure better cooperation between the two parties, the rescue center told him the identity of the person in charge, Jiang Qian, in advance when issuing the mission. Therefore, compared with the naturalness of other team members who knew nothing when facing Jiang Qian, he, as an insider, was more cautious when facing Jiang Qian.
As one of the first people to arrive at City A's airport and witness the train's wonders, Shark had never imagined it was actually controlled from the ground up. Therefore, upon hearing the news, while he was surprised, he also felt a certain respect for the people behind the train, considering its contributions to various places since the incident.
After his teammates settled in, he quietly tore off a piece of paper with numbers and symbols written on it from the notebook in his pocket and handed it to Jiang Qian behind his back. "This is the address we're going to this time. Please familiarize yourself with it in advance. If there's anything you need our cooperation with, feel free to contact me."
Jiang Qian took the note and agreed without thinking too much, "Okay, I'll remember it. I'll tell you if there's anything."
Although she didn't think she would encounter any problems along the way that she couldn't solve and would need help.
After a short night's rest, the next day came quickly.
Near noon, Jiang Qian drove the train to the station in the coastal city of S. Line 4 officially intersected with Line 2, and the "田"-shaped transportation network was officially formed.
At this moment, Jiang Qian also heard the long-awaited train upgrade prompt sound in her mind.
The train has been officially upgraded to a high-end train.
In broad daylight, the passengers who had not yet left saw an irresistible light enveloping the train. Then, two different trains, one long and one short, appeared on the original platform.
As the people around were hesitating whether to gather around and take a look, the shorter train took off. Then, like a sharp sword, it sliced through the sky and disappeared from the sight of everyone at the S City station.
On the train, the team members participating in this mission felt the train taking off, and watched S City becoming smaller and smaller in their sight as the train moved forward at a high speed.
Jiang Qian sat in the driver's seat and skillfully controlled the train. Jiang Dong and Jiang Weimin saw that the train had taken off and went to the driver's cab of the train that remained in S City.
The car was not able to drive automatically between the last two stops, and they still had to drive manually for a while.
Fortunately, all the trains are connected, so they can come back at any time, which will not hinder them from accompanying Jiang Qian to the island for the mission.
【Author’s words】
Thank you for your support!
This chapter is a bit fat!
My sleep and sleep schedule has been reversed for almost a month now, and I'm ready to make some adjustments, so the next chapter will be updated the day after tomorrow.
I’m going to send everyone the red envelopes for the last chapter!
Suddenly found that there seemed to be no message in the previous chapter (supplement)
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