Chapter 83 Agree
Oh no, to be precise, Sun You was immersed in her memories, while Zhou Jiu simply put his hands behind his neck, lay down on the small mound, and continued to watch the flow of the stars in a grandpa-like posture.
After a long while, as the hydrogen meteor moved away, Zhou Jiu turned around and asked, "Did your teacher Zhou ever tell you that I would one day learn runes too?"
"...No, you weren't part of our plan. Our teacher didn't anticipate that you would learn metaphysics, and the Ancient Blue Star operation was a long-term plan. We didn't expect your appearance either. The runes you drew directly stabilized the core energy ore, allowing us to not only begin the construction of sensor mechs but also to apply them to starships."
“Zhou Jiu, really, you have created a miracle. Our early arrival may allow many of those who are still fighting against the alien beasts on the ancient planet to survive a little longer, and may also allow them to gradually see hope.”
“Sometimes, the most terrifying thing is not being able to see any hope.” Sun You sighed softly.
Zhou Jiu pursed his lips, and after a long while asked, "When did you discover me and include me in your plans?"
Seeing that Zhou Jiu was gradually becoming interested in the topic again, Sun You smiled slightly, but the smile quickly disappeared.
"You are the last ship; we arrived a little earlier than you. We were all regarded as the future spark and hope of Ancient Blue Star, in case Ancient Blue Star civilization completely disappeared after its eventual destruction. However, we never expected that you would encounter an interstellar disaster. Due to the disorder of your spiritual energy, we had to ask Ms. Liu Ci to help you lock away the memories that were disordered along with your spiritual energy."
Zhou Jiu hadn't received Sun You's answer yet, so she continued to watch Sun You talk about things she didn't know back then.
"The energy disruption also damaged your chips, making it impossible for anyone to determine your exact identities. At that time, the Ancient Blue Star team that arrived earlier didn't want to attract attention within the Central Star System Federation government, so you were treated as sponsored students. There were many of us in the volunteer army at that time, but we were divided into two factions. One faction believed that you needed to be trained to fight for our planet as part of the Ancient Blue Star combat army, while the other faction believed that you were all descendants of those who guarded Ancient Blue Star. Many people only had one hope: that their descendants could live well. They didn't have such high expectations for you."
"So, including us in the fight for Ancient Blue Star means we won?" The results were in, and they were indeed sponsored students, so Zhou Jiu directly and definitively stated his question.
"...No, later everyone approved a plan." Sun You hesitated for a moment before slowly saying.
Zhou Jiu frowned as she looked at Sun You. Sun You's expression gave her a bad feeling, but soon Zhou Jiu thought that nothing could be worse. She had already lived to be eighteen years old.
What is it?
“Human interference with memory,” Sun You said quietly, without looking at Zhou Jiu.
"...So those memories weren't entirely due to spiritual energy?" This was something Zhou Jiu still didn't know, and she asked.
"Yes, we all passed this plan and were instilled with some methods for dealing with alien beasts. It was a very subconscious, vague memory. In your sense of belonging to the ancient Blue Star and your strong desire to return, you also possessed some knowledge about dealing with alien beasts."
"But you didn't succeed..." There were even younger children with them. He didn't have clear memories of the ancient Blue Star. As he grew up, those memories gradually faded away. For example, Wei An'an didn't think that the past was that important. Now, the desolate planet was her home.
"But you did succeed in part, didn't you? You are one of them."
Hearing Sun You's words, Zhou Jiu smiled gently. She didn't believe that all her thoughts about wanting to return to Ancient Blue Star were caused by disordered memories. Although she now truly felt that going back or not didn't matter, because an individual's strength was too insignificant in a group, she still felt a little unwilling. She still wanted to go back, to go back and see, and to ask them, but she really didn't know what to ask. Should she complain about being left alone after the hope of life had been given to her?
"Then you still haven't said how you chose me." Zhou Jiu stood up, tossed Qi Qi onto his head, and walked into the base with little Qi Qi on his head.
"Because you performed exceptionally well, exceeding everyone's expectations. Your unprecedented talent, your unwavering perseverance over the years, and the fact that you actually learned runes despite your extremely poor aptitude for metaphysics."
Zhou Jiu paused for a moment. "If you hadn't asked about my aptitude for metaphysics later on, I would probably have been happier."
“You’re not the kind of person who’s easily swayed by flattery. I came here this time partly to clarify everything, and partly because I hope that when you’re not on a mission, you can step out of the desolate planet and appear before the public and the media to state your position and, in a few years, be elected as one of the leaders to encourage more people to pay attention to Ancient Blue Star, thus contributing to the future rating and allocation of various star system resources when Ancient Blue Star is incorporated into the main star system,” Sun You continued.
Zhou Jiu said helplessly, "Aren't there any other influential people? How credible are we, who have just come of age? Youyou, you're being too presumptuous. The plan we made to go to Gu Lanxing was to use benefits to attract others to clear out the starship passages to Gu Lanxing. In the end, we went to Gu Lanxing ourselves. But with you, who would really believe a teenager or a person in their twenties?"
“…You’re different.” Sun You was somewhat persistent, and then added, “Our plan isn’t something that can be done in a short time. There are more people in the Volunteer Army’s high command who would choose you.”
"..." Zhou Jiu walked to the entrance of the base and stopped. This place was her makeshift prison. Every day, she had to report her daily actions and arrangements to the officer in charge of her from the central government.
"Are there still differing opinions within the Volunteer Army? What good would it do you to elect me?" Zhou Jiu turned to face Sun You.
"Many people respect Professor Zhou. If you were involved in our decision-making, not only would many people in society who like you pay attention to the issue of the return of the ancient blue star, but the Volunteer Army would also be more stable."
"You still haven't answered my question," Zhou Jiu said, emphasizing his words.
“Some people believe that Ancient Blue Star has been occupied by alien beasts and there is no need to return. They hope to conquer a new star system, establish a planet similar to New Blue Star, and challenge New Blue Star as the true civilization of Ancient Blue Star.” After hesitating for a long time, Sun You finally revealed her purpose, “I need you to come and support our side. As Teacher Zhou’s daughter, Zhou Jiu, you are really important in the Volunteer Army!”
"...Use whatever name you like. I'm going to participate in a variety show that Qiao Shiyi is involved in, as a friend of Qiao Shiyi, in a month." Zhou Jiu pushed open the door and walked in. There was also a robot guard at the door, blocking Sun You's way.
"You agreed?" Sun You exclaimed in surprise when she heard that Zhou Jiu was going out to participate in an event and knew that Zhou Jiu had decided to support her.
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