"so much?!"
Even Lü Yongchang was shocked by this outrageously high figure: "Are you sure there's no problem?"
The head of the sociology division nodded and responded affirmatively, "Confirmed."
"Because of the sample size issue, I specifically conducted a round of statistics on the application forms that have not yet undergone qualification review."
Even so, 73.16% of people chose social care services.
Lü Yongchang nodded slightly.
Although no detailed investigation was conducted, he could still imagine the general reasons.
It's simply a matter of the cost of raising children.
Social childcare services can significantly reduce the cost of childbirth in today's society, so it's no surprise that they are popular.
However... even he didn't expect that this extremely progressive concept of childbirth would be so "welcomed".
All I can say is that they launched this project at the perfect time.
"Zero tolerance. Strictly control the three synchronous orbit incubation centers," Lü Yongchang said solemnly. "No mistakes are allowed!"
"Furthermore, the process of social foster care... must be completely open and transparent, with no concealment whatsoever."
"To enable every parent to stay connected with their child in real time."
"Parents have the right to raise objections during the upbringing process."
"..."
One order after another came from Lü Yongchang's mouth and was then recorded word for word in the archives by Ling.
Once the first batch of fertilized eggs enters the artificial womb, the three nurturing centers located in synchronous orbit will become the core area of the Human Union.
"Phew..." After completing all the deployments, Lü Yongchang breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"Next, before the environment of Dawn Star is fully modified, we should get down to business."
"Initiate the transformation plan for the planetary fortress of Visor."
...
Ten years later, in the year 2405 of the Earth calendar.
"The latest election for Speaker of Parliament has concluded, and Speaker Hung Kai-ming has been re-elected as Speaker of the SUPP with an overwhelming majority. Congratulations..."
The holographic projection turned into light particles and dissipated into the air, and the broadcasting voice that echoed in the living room also slowly dissipated.
"Xu Ting, we should go see our daughter."
Qi Yang turned around and greeted him.
"They're here!"
A clear female voice approached from afar: "How's this dress? It should be alright, right? Should we go and change into another one?"
Faced with his wife's barrage of questions, Qi Yang's lips twitched slightly, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, "Alright, alright, this one will do."
"Tsk..." Xu Ting clicked her tongue softly, a hint of displeasure flashing across her face. "It only made you wait a few minutes, was it necessary to be so impatient?"
Qi Yang's eyes widened slightly: "A few minutes?"
"Why don't you check the time again?"
"I watched the closing ceremony of the election convention twice last night! How can you call that a few minutes?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ting subconsciously glanced at the holographic clock beside her.
Her gaze darted away slightly, and a hint of guilt crossed her face: "Ahem, let's go, let's go, we're leaving now."
"When you're seeing your daughter... you should dress nicely, shouldn't you?"
As she spoke, Xu Ting quickened her pace and walked towards the door.
As for Qi Yang, he followed behind his wife with a wry smile on his face.
This scene has been happening every few days for the past decade.
He didn't harbor any resentment; on the contrary, he was somewhat enjoying it.
...
The two arrived at the port of City One by taking a maglev bus.
At this time, the area surrounding City One was still a vast ocean. In order to conserve resources, the People's Federation did not spend too much effort on transforming this city that would be abandoned sooner or later.
Therefore, they need to take the public starship [Route 328] to the space elevator base located on land.
Then, they traveled by space elevator to the spaceport located in geosynchronous orbit.
At the spaceport, transfer to the public starship [Route 329] to travel to [Space Incubation Center No. 2].
Their daughter is waiting for her parents to arrive inside the Space Nursing Center No. 2.
It sounds complicated, but it doesn't actually take much time.
...
A few hours later.
"Dear passengers, the [Route 329] public starship has arrived at its final stop: [Space Incubation Center No. 2]. Passengers who have reached this stop, please proceed with the journey..."
Synthesized electronic voices echoed in the starship's passenger cabin. Qi Yang and Xu Ting skillfully unbuckled their seatbelts and got up to walk towards the hatch.
Compared to Dawn Star, the gravity at the Space Incubation Center is only 1g, which makes the two of them move exceptionally lightly.
After stepping out of the cabin, Qi Yang did not hesitate at all and pulled Xu Ting directly toward a building in the distance.
The security camera automatically turns on at the gate.
"Identity confirmed. Welcome, Mr. Qi (Ms. Xu)."
"Your appointment has been successfully confirmed. Your daughter, Qi Mengshu, is waiting for you both. We wish you a pleasant family time."
As an electronic synthesized sound rang out, the door opened automatically.
At the same time, holographic guideposts automatically unfolded around the two, ready to guide them in the direction they were heading.
Without waiting for the signpost to fully appear, Qi Yang pulled his wife and walked inside.
He has walked this road countless times over the past decade.
The specific route was already deeply etched in his mind.
After turning a few corners, he stopped in front of a room.
That's my daughter's room.
The identity verification was completed quickly, and the tightly closed door opened.
In a cozy room, a pretty nine-year-old girl is quietly watching an educational film projected holographically, accompanied by a robot.
The sound of the door opening caught her attention.
Upon seeing who it was, the girl's face lit up with surprise.
She quickly stood up from the sofa and, accompanied by the robot, ran to her parents, calling out, "Dad! Mom!"
The crisp sound was filled with the joy of a long-awaited reunion.
...
One day later.
Qi Yang and Xu Ting left the Space Nursing Center No. 2 somewhat disappointed.
The next time I come will be on my day off in five days.
Although they could see each other in holographic video every day, the five-day separation still made the parents feel a little heartbroken.
In comparison, nine-year-old Qi Mengshu appears remarkably "mature".
She did not show much sadness about her parents' passing.
The various forms of early education she received from childhood, along with her surroundings, had long since made her accustomed to such separations.
Under the deliberate guidance of the Academy of Sciences, the new generation, born in artificial wombs and raised under a social foster care system, do not have a deep impression of the traditional concept of the small family.
At the same time, they do not have a deep understanding of so-called family affection.
Instead, there is the concept of a large family built together with peers who were "born" in the same batch.
Over the past decade, this new social concept has attracted considerable controversy.
However, with the joint efforts of parliament and the Academy of Sciences, the voices of opposition gradually diminished over time.
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