Chapter 2
In the silent, dark universe, a streamlined light streaked across, like a shooting star. It was nowhere to be found, and there was no trace of the planet Deke Hydrogen. Before it lay endless darkness. The past was left far behind, and whether it was glory, victory, defeat, or anything else, it seemed meaningless now that it had departed.
Wandi glanced at Ji Wenxue over there. The other party had just come over and told her about the situation at that time, and was still immersed in great grief.
The mysterious universe held too many dangers, and others could calm down first, but she had to remain 100% rational.
Wandi thought back to the battle just now. Surviving that explosion was practically impossible, except for those who had taken cover. She looked at the people on the spaceship one by one, and the faces of those who were no longer there surfaced in her mind. They had studied with her, trusted each other, helped each other, worked together for a common goal, and even come close to victory. But now, all that had become a mirage.
There were only fifty-six people on this spaceship, a life ark for fifty-six women who had escaped death. Some of these people were companions who had walked with her all the way, some had previously disagreed with her, and some she had never met before, but...
Wandi inspected the entire spaceship and announced to everyone, "The ship's engine is damaged. Fortunately, the main cause is the impact, so it's repairable. Also, there's only enough food on board for two days. So from now on, no matter what conflicts you may have, please put them aside for now. Let's work together to repair the ship and then find some food."
Everyone agreed with Wandi's words. Prioritize things. Right now, what could be more important than staying alive?
In such an unfamiliar environment, the risk of acting alone is uncontrollable and huge, and no one is willing to take this risk.
But someone suddenly took a step forward, with her head held high and a look of doubt in her eyes. Wandi saw that she seemed to want to say something, but she hesitated.
But whether the other party wanted to hold back was their own business. She simply remained silent, keeping a watchful eye on the situation as she continued to make arrangements for the group. Besides the engines, other parts of the spacecraft had also been impacted, requiring careful selection and storage of food. They also needed to assess the surroundings... After assigning tasks to everyone, she inspected each area with her notebook.
Wandi first went to the most important engine. The person repairing it was Jiang Zouwei. They were friends who had shared life and death together, so she trusted him very much. She walked over and asked, "Zouwei, how is it? Have you found any other problems?"
Jiang Zouwei's face was a bit serious, and she poked her head out slightly. "I've found the fault, but I'm not sure if it can be completely fixed." She had previously trained in physical skills and weapons, and her physical fitness was far superior to everyone else's. But when it came to repairing machines, she knew a little, but only a little, and was not really sure.
Upon hearing this, Wan Di waved for Jiang Zouwei to come out, and then went back in to take a look. "It's indeed a bit tricky." She was good at repairing people, but repairing a spaceship was really difficult for her.
"If only Caiwei were here." In this situation, Jiang Zouwei suddenly thought of his sister. His sister was very capable. These delicate, complex and difficult machines were like obedient dough in her hands. Every time his machine or weapon broke down, his sister could always fix it easily. After Jiang Zouwei finished speaking, he suddenly realized something and covered his mouth with his hand, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't bring this up now..."
Wandi had a good relationship with herself and her sister. First, because of the recent war, and then because of the few friends who survived at this time. Wandi had always been very thoughtful and valued feelings. For the sake of the greater good, she said nothing, but didn't she feel pain?
Wan Di paused her hand movements, and she also thought of the lovely child. Even when she had just woken up and went to check the spaceship alone with tears in her eyes, she thought of Caiwei when she saw the damage.
Wan Di actually felt very guilty. If she had acted faster, she would have caught Caiwei next... But everyone trusted her so much, she couldn't let everyone on the boat die for one person!
Looking at Jiang Zouwei who was somewhat dazed, she went over and hugged him, "No...you are not wrong."
At the last moment, Jiang Zouwei watched her sister reach out her hand, but when she saw the missile flying towards her, she pulled Wan Di back with her own hands and closed the hatch. Her sister was almost killed by her!
Jiang Zouwei was glad that she had saved everyone, but she couldn't accept her sister's death. She didn't dare to speak out and provoke others, but only blamed herself endlessly in her heart.
If... if she had driven the spaceship faster, or if she had helped Wan Di rescue people, would they have been faster and her sister would not have died?
Wan Di wiped away her own tears vigorously, and then gently wiped away Jiang Zouwei's tears, "Since we are alive, we will live on."
The two held hands and finally nodded.
"Just repair the most important part, no need to restore it completely." Wan Di said to Jiang Zouwei before leaving.
Next, Wan Di walked towards the next place, calculating as she walked. She had just looked at the specific condition of the engine. It would not be difficult to repair it so that it could continue flying, but the flight time and trajectory would be limited.
When she turned around, she saw Ji Wenxue leading the group in sorting the food. Everyone was very careful and conscientious, and the work was done in an orderly manner. Some were responsible for carrying, some for counting, and some for sorting. It was like a mature and running assembly line.
"Everyone did a great job, keep it up!" Wan Di said with a smile, and the people opposite also looked at her with a smile.
"You've worked hard, and we can't do much else for you, but we've been cooking for a lifetime, so just leave this to us!"
Ji Wenxue also ran over, "Sister Wandi..." She still regretted and was afraid, but the situation was urgent and she didn't want to bother others with her own affairs. But Wandi hadn't said a word to her since she got on the boat. She knew she was wrong, but she was afraid of being hated.
Suddenly, a gentle yet firm touch came from above my head. "Wenxue, based on the food, you will be responsible for allocating the ingredients and quantities for each meal, ensuring that everyone is nourished as much as possible and that it lasts for at least two days."
"I will, Sister Wandi!" Ji Wenxue suddenly felt the dark cloud over her head lifted. She hugged Wandi, tears of joy streaming down her face, and then began to calculate the data she had just recorded. Although she was young, she had a natural talent for math and cooking. While calculating these things was a challenge for her, she was very satisfied to be able to help Sister Wandi, and everyone else.
Wandi watched Ji Wenxue holding a pen, writing and drawing non-stop, her eyes moving back and forth between two notebooks. She thought of how Ji Wenxue usually acted like a spoiled brat and wanted to take a nap at this time, but today she just remained silent, took the task, and straightened her thin shoulders.
Making a mistake was something no one wanted to see. Ji Wenxue was already feeling bad, and her condemnation afterward wouldn't turn back time, nor would it give them a safe place to live. It would only make everyone feel bad.
Everyone is busy trying to make amends, so isn't it redundant to discuss who is right and who is wrong?
Wanti took two more steps, and suddenly a head rushed in. "Yao Si?" she said, but she had already confirmed it in her heart.
"Wandi, I just went exploring outside. It's really magical here. It's completely different from the planet we were on before!"
Wan Di didn't know Yao Si before, but Yao Si was a warm and outgoing person. When assigned tasks, he volunteered to choose the dangerous and interesting surrounding environment exploration.
"Are there any crystals?" Wandi asked.
Those differences are not within her consideration for the time being, but crystals are essential for the spacecraft to fly.
Yao Si frowned unhappily when he mentioned this, "I didn't find it."
"Then tell me about the differences first, and also about the terrain outside."
Yao Si spoke eloquently about this. She loved adventure and had already mastered these essential skills. "The surroundings are very flat, with mountains to the east and west. The altitude is estimated to be between 3,000 and 3,500 meters. We haven't found a water source yet, but based on the gravel on the ground, we can infer that there is a stream in the northwest, or at least there used to be..."
As Wan Di listened, she sketched a rough map of the terrain, then tore it off and handed it to Yao Si. "Focus on the places I marked. Whether it's water sources or crystals, bring back anything we can use. If there are too many, mark them and come back to find someone to help."
"I understand, Wanti, I will definitely find something. Wait for my good news!" After Yao Si finished speaking, he ran out like a tornado, looking extremely energetic.
The following are some small details. When everyone gathered together to rest and exchange information, this shabby spaceship had changed. The cabin was clean and everyone sat together. The food made with simple ingredients was delicious and very tempting.
"Wow, Wen Xue, did you make this? It's amazing! It looks delicious!" Yao Si praised loudly.
Ji Wenxue blushed a little embarrassedly, "I made this, I hope everyone likes it, everyone has worked hard."
Before Jiang Zouwei sat down, her eyes had already scanned all the dishes. She didn't have high requirements for food, as long as it was edible, so she didn't feel much.
Everyone quickly filled their bellies and began sharing information. The most urgent need was water and crystal fuel. The good news was that Zou Wei had finally fixed the engine and made it work. Wan Di looked at the topographic map Yao Si had added. "Everyone else, stay the same. Zou Wei and I will follow Yao Si to explore the mountain tomorrow."
At night, when the light disappears, it brings not only darkness but also coldness. The temperature difference of 30 degrees between day and night makes everyone feel the cold immediately.
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