Since China's permanent bases on Venus and Mars were officially put into use on January 16, 2026, Xiao Zhen has devoted himself to the subsequent work. Day and night in the command center, he closely monitors the data and experimental progress of the two bases.
Time passed quietly in the tension and busyness, and January 29th came in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Xiao Zhen finally completed the delivery of a detailed work report.
He rubbed his tired but still bright eyes and walked out of the command center.
The sunlight outside bathed him in a long-awaited sense of relief. According to his plan, he would meet Reina at No. 95, Nanluoguxiang.
Nanluoguxiang, a place full of the charm of old Beijing, has various specialty shops lining its quaint streets.
Xiao Zhen strolled in the alley, and the familiar atmosphere gradually relaxed his tense nerves.
I arrived at No. 95 Courtyard and gently pushed open the door. Reina was already waiting in the yard.
Seeing Xiao Zhen coming in, Reina smiled gently and walked quickly towards him.
"You're finally here. You must be exhausted these days." Reina said with concern, her eyes full of heartache.
Xiao Zhen smiled and held Reina's hand: "Seeing you, all my fatigue is gone. How have you been these days? How are the preparations for Odin and the others' wedding going?"
The two walked into the house, and Reina poured tea for Xiao Zhen while saying, "I'm fine, but I've been worried that you're too tired in the command center.
Now that the work is over, you should have a good rest.
Don't worry, it's almost done as planned, and they're still working overtime on the formal attire."
Xiao Zhen picked up the teacup, took a sip, and felt the tea fragrance spread in his mouth. "Yes, it has been very busy recently. But seeing the base running smoothly, it's all worth it."
They sat in the house, chatting casually about family matters, recalling the past, and laughter echoed in the house from time to time.
This ordinary and warm daily life is a rare moment of relaxation for Xiao Zhen.
Soon, everyone in the family came to No. 95 Courtyard and gathered together.
Everyone was laughing and talking as they prepared to go to Palma to start their vacation. They packed their bags and set off.
The plane soared in the blue sky, flying towards its destination, Palma.
The trip stopped in New Yakaba, where Osa was located. After Osa learned about his father and others' itinerary, he and Huang Yunxi were waiting at the airport early.
As soon as he saw Xiao Zhen, Osa greeted him warmly: "Dad, you have worked hard on the journey!"
Xiao Zhen looked at his energetic son and patted him on the shoulder with a smile. "It's not hard, Osa. I've heard about your progress on the ecological restoration project. I'll have to take a closer look today."
Afterwards, Osa and Huang Yunxi accompanied Xiao Zhen to the site of a demonstration ecological restoration project using the new desert ecological restoration fluid provided by Nongfu Group.
Stepping into this once desert area, Xiao Zhen was amazed by the sight. The once yellow sandy land was now covered with vast expanses of green vegetation.
Drought-resistant plants such as Haloxylon ammodendron and Seabuckthorn grow in an orderly manner. Their roots cling tightly to the sand, as if showing people their tenacious vitality.
As they walked, Osa introduced to Xiao Zhen: "Dad, since we used the new desert ecological restoration liquid from my second brother's Farmer Group, the ecological environment of this desert has been greatly improved.
You see, the survival rate of these plants has increased significantly compared to before, and the sand's ability to retain water and fertilizer has also increased significantly."
Xiao Zhen carefully observed the surrounding vegetation and sand, squatting occasionally to check on the growth of plants. He nodded in praise and said, "Well done, Osa. This is not only of great significance to improving Jordan's ecological environment, but also provides valuable experience for global desertification control."
Huang Yunxi added, "Yes, Uncle Xiao.
Osa has put a lot of effort into this project, traveling to various project sites every day, hoping to see results as soon as possible."
After visiting the ecological restoration project, Xiao Zhen, led by Osa, came to the site of the "Arab Space Federation Launch Site Project".
It is a busy scene here, with workers carrying out various construction tasks in an orderly manner.
Osa briefed Xiao Zhen on the planning and construction progress of the launch site and introduced him to the staff of the Federation.
A senior expert from the Arab Space Federation came forward and shook hands with Xiao Zhen warmly: "Mr. Xiao, I have long heard of your great name in the aerospace field. It is a great honor to meet you here.
We have encountered some difficult problems during the construction of the launch site and would like to ask you for advice."
Xiao Zhen smiled and replied, "It's not really about asking for advice, but rather about exchanging ideas. I'd also like to understand the specific situation you're facing."
Pointing to the planning map, the expert said: "In terms of orbit design at the launch site, we need to take into account the launch requirements of various types of spacecraft, taking into account cost-effectiveness while ensuring safety and accuracy, which is giving us a headache.
In addition, when constructing the launch site's communications system, we've been considering how to achieve efficient compatibility with related facilities in neighboring countries."
After listening carefully, Xiao Zhen pondered for a moment and said, "For orbital design, perhaps a modular design concept can be adopted. According to the characteristics of different types of spacecraft, adjustable orbital modules can be designed. This can meet diverse needs while controlling costs to a certain extent.
As for the communication system, it is recommended to establish a unified communication protocol standard, negotiate with neighboring countries, and use this as a basis for infrastructure construction, which can effectively improve compatibility."
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