Extra 1: Daily life in the sea of mirrors
At dawn, the Mirror Sea was shrouded in a thin layer of mist, and the petals of the Flower of Hope were adorned with glistening dewdrops. In the ecological garden, Ah Yuan was busy inspecting her newly cultivated "Moonlight Star Tear Orchid," a new variety that emits a soft moonlight at night.
"Doctor Ayuan, your flowers have attracted another patrol." Han Zhong smiled as he walked into the ecological park, followed by several soldiers who couldn't help but laugh. "The soldiers on duty last night thought some bioluminescent creature had broken into the base."
Ah Yuan wiped his hands embarrassedly: "Sorry, I will adjust the light intensity..."
"No, no, no," Han Zhong waved his hand quickly. "Everyone says these flowers are beautiful. Looking at them during night patrols really brightens my mood. Just remember to say hello to the patrol team before you cultivate a new variety next time."
At that moment, Keith passed by with a medical kit. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "General Han, you're becoming more polite these days. Remember when Susie's engineering robot crashed into the barracks gate last time? You yelled so loudly that the whole base heard you."
"How can that be the same?" Han Zhong glared. "Her robot almost demolished the newly built energy hub!"
At this time, in the energy control center, Susie and Lao Lin were arguing fiercely over a new energy diversion plan.
"We have to use Astral Alloy!" Susie slammed the table. "Stability is the first priority!"
"Bullshit!" Old Lin stiffened his neck. "The flow crystal has a higher conductivity efficiency!"
Xinglan floated in and silently called up a set of data on the console: "Actually, if a composite structure is used..."
"No!" The two interrupted her in unison and continued arguing.
Xinglan shook her head helplessly and turned to head towards the command center. Today she had to test the new consciousness network upgrade program with Dr. Anthony and didn't have time to mediate.
In an office on the top floor of the command center, Wen Ling was reviewing documents when he suddenly smelled a familiar scent of tea. He looked up and saw Miao Weizhen walking in with a tea tray.
"This is the new tea Luo Yan brought back from Saiwen." Miao Weizhen placed the teacup on the table. "They say it can calm the mind."
Wen Ling took the teacup, her fingertips carelessly brushing against the back of Miao Weizhen's hand. The two glanced at each other, each with a faint smile. Such daily routines seemed especially precious after years of war.
"Would you like to go for a walk on the beach this afternoon?" Wen Ling suggested. "Ayuan said the Flower of Hope has bloomed for the second time, and it's even more beautiful than last time."
Miao Weizhen was about to answer when the office door was suddenly kicked open.
"Your Highness! Minister! Something bad has happened!" A young researcher rushed in in a panic. "The laboratory..."
"Calm down." Miao Weizhen frowned. "What happened?"
"It's Dr. Anthony's new invention..." the researcher gasped. "He's used the mind-linking technology on a kitchen robot, and now it's performing a traditional Saili dance in the cafeteria!"
Wen Ling and Miao Weizhen looked at each other and stood up at the same time.
The mess hall was, as expected, in chaos. A kitchen robot was twitching awkwardly to the music, surrounded by soldiers and staff watching the action. Anthony stood nearby, excitedly recording data.
"Look! Mind-linking technology can be applied to everyday life!" Anthony waved excitedly upon seeing them. "My next step is to modify a cleaning robot..."
"Dr. Anthony," Miao Weizhen interrupted him coldly, "I remember the research funding approved for you was for medical purposes."
Anthony immediately wilted. "But Minister, this has great potential..."
Wen Ling couldn't help laughing: "Doctor, next time you do this kind of experiment, remember to write a report first."
At this moment, the robot suddenly stumbled and nearly knocked over the table next to it. The onlookers burst into good-natured laughter, and Han Zhong laughed so hard that he fell backwards.
"It seems that this dance program needs to be optimized." Xinglan appeared at the door at some point and shook his head helplessly.
Finally, under Miao Weizhen's "advice," Anthony promised to focus on the real work first. However, judging by the way he was secretly recording the robot's dance data, it was hard to say how long this promise would last.
In the evening, Wen Ling and Miao Weizhen finally escaped and arrived at the shore of Jinghai Coast. The setting sun dyed the sea a golden red, and the flower of hope swayed gently in the evening breeze.
"Sometimes I feel," Wen Ling said, watching the children playing on the beach, "this tranquility is like a dream."
Miao Weizhen gently held his hand and said, "If this is a dream, then let's do it together until the end."
The sea breeze blew by, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers of hope. In the distance, the lights of the base gradually lit up, merging with the starlight in the sky.
In this peaceful era, they can finally put down their burdens and enjoy such ordinary happiness. And this daily life is the most precious treasure they have fought so hard to protect.
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