Xu Milu had just stepped into the portal when she saw Hao Xiaoxi, dressed in a formal suit, guarding the entrance with her entourage.
Seeing her arrive, Hao Xiaoxi greeted her with a smile:
"Teacher Xu, the new grain has just been stored. How about we go get breakfast together?"
Xu Milu stared at her slightly protruding belly, somewhat surprised and delighted: "Congratulations, how many months pregnant are you?"
"She's just turned four months old, and we still don't know if it's a boy or a girl."
Hao Xiaoxi gently touched her belly, a hint of tenderness appearing on her usually serious face:
"I'm just responding to the country's call. This child is lucky; when he/she grows up, he/she should be able to live in a better era."
In the past, when resources were limited, the United Nations government had always intentionally controlled the population.
Now that the food crisis that has plagued China has been resolved, population restrictions have been lifted, and eugenics and increased births are encouraged to preserve the flame of human civilization.
The underground city has already been dug down to the 21st basement level.
So before Xu Milu could even go see the spaceship she had ordered here, Hao Xiaoxi dragged her off to have breakfast.
This year's newly harvested rice and coconut seeds can be cooked into plain porridge without any added ingredients. Once the rice grains burst open and a layer of rice oil floats on the surface, it becomes a thick, sticky bowl of porridge. The taste is simply the purest aroma of rice.
The side dishes are also simple: salted wheat-ear eggs are cut in half to reveal the orange yolks inside. They have been marinated for a long time, and when you poke them with chopsticks, red oil will ooze out.
A plate of sugar-coated Arctic fast-growing tomatoes: tree-ripened Arctic fast-growing tomatoes are sliced thinly, piled into a flower shape on a plate, and sprinkled with fine granulated sugar. One bite, and you'll experience a sweet, sour, and juicy flavor.
Of course, meat and noodles are also essential. The large steamed buns made with seaweed, wheat flour, and other ingredients are as big as a fist. When you break them open, you can see the earthworm meat filling inside.
Xu Milu ate four large steamed buns in a row before putting down her chopsticks.
Home-style cooking is the ultimate test of skill, and I must say, the chefs in the dungeon are really good at it.
She wiped her mouth and saw Hao Xiaoxi hesitate, knowing that the other party had waited for her at the teleportation portal beforehand, and it couldn't be just to treat her to a meal.
"Director Hao, we've known each other for so long, you know I hate nonsense. Is there a problem with the spaceship construction that's causing delays? Or do you have any other needs?"
"Of course not."
Hao Xiaoxi paused for a moment, then said somewhat shyly:
"With the blueprints you provided, the construction of the 'Xihe' is progressing very smoothly, and it will be fully delivered in two more days."
However, we have a presumptuous request—the United Government has a number of astronauts over fifty years old whose physical condition is deteriorating due to long-term exposure to solar radiation while working on the space station.
Although the Chinese Academy of Sciences' laurel tree anti-cancer technology is becoming increasingly mature, with our current scientific and technological capabilities, we still cannot completely cure the ailments of older astronauts.
She held her breath and said:
"So we thought, could we buy a few spaceship slots from Miss Ren?"
Firstly, we can rely on your alien technology to cure their diseases and allow these astronauts to live out their old age in peace.
Secondly, by enabling humanity to take its first step into space, we can give those who support the "Wandering Earth" project more confidence, so that we know that our efforts, and those of generations to come, have not been in vain.
This proposal had actually been placed on the table of the United Government building as early as when the other party asked them to build a spaceship.
Throughout their long collaboration, Xu Milu seems to have always held a favorable view of the human race, a sentiment that is felt even more deeply by the Chinese side.
Before Xu Milu appeared, there were constant doubts within the United Government about the "Wandering Earth" plan. After she appeared, all those who had doubts seemed to have disappeared overnight.
After the last mechanical attack, many countries on Earth united as never before in history to fight the rebels, and they finally achieved some success.
—Just kidding, there's only one Xu Milu, whether you're in heaven or on earth. If you want to mess with her, you're just trying to make life impossible for everyone on Earth.
Just like a turning point in history facing a crucial decision, Hao Xiaoxi doesn't know how Earth will develop in the future, but she is certain that by mastering the universe, they will possess the future.
Perhaps her children won't see it, her grandchildren won't see it, but their descendants will surely see it.
This is a grand project that spans several generations.
Therefore, they must seize this opportunity to travel to space, no matter what.
"Can."
To everyone's surprise, Xu Milu readily agreed to her suggestion:
"I can offer thirty boarding slots, but the boarders must be proficient in mechanical maintenance."
Of course, political vetting also needs to be passed; after all, I don't want my spaceship to experience unnecessary chaos because of spies.
"!"
Hao Xiaoxi was stunned. She didn't expect that the problem that had troubled them for so long would be solved so easily, without the other party even having time to think.
"As far as I know, you have already mastered antimatter technology. If it weren't for the fact that humanity on Earth is facing a survival crisis, we wouldn't be far from entering the universe."
The spaceship blueprints are in your hands; I don't believe no one will study them.
Earth's journey into space and its joining the Interstellar Alliance is only a matter of time; I'm merely doing a favor along the way.
Xu Milu shrugged, smiling broadly:
"Now, may I go and see my 'Xihe'?"
"Of course! I'll have Xiao Zhuang accompany you right away."
Hao Xiaoxi almost couldn't contain her excitement and joy.
You should know that at the beginning, the Chinese side conducted multiple simulations and predicted that the best outcome would only be two or three spots. Who knew that the other side would be so generous!
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