On September 11, 2064, the domestic official media finally announced that Comrade Xiao Zhen, a famous scientist, writer, social activist, and entrepreneur, had unfortunately died in an accident caused by a strong cosmic storm!
In the Royal Palace of Amman in the Middle East, His Majesty Osa, who ascended the throne as King, looked sad that day. Crown Prince Ibn was also in tears as he hugged his grandmother Sarah, who had fainted from crying.
In the Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain, the Duke of Parma, with lifeless eyes, nestled in the arms of Her Majesty Queen Leonor and cried like a baby.
Crown Prince Augustus was half-crouching on his father's left, Princess Maria was half-crouching on the Queen's right, and their grandmother, Countess Reina, had not eaten for three days.
My hometown of Taipingshan in Hong Kong, Shanghai Town Garden, and Yuzhou Chalukou was deserted, and many people who came spontaneously outside the door piled flowers and memorial items on the roadside.
On September 11, Xiao Zhennan, the eldest son of Xiao Zhen, appeared on his own Phoenix Satellite TV Chinese Channel with his three children, Zhenbei, Zhenxi and his only domestic child. The live broadcast showed four middle-aged people who had lost their father.
Zhenbei, who looked the most eccentric in his youth, could only stand in front of the camera with the support of his eldest son Shengze.
Zhenxi, who had three gold stars on his shoulders, had red eyes and tears as a soldier. His stubbornness as a soldier made him hold back his tears.
At 2:00 PM, Xiao Zhennan, as the representative of his eldest son's family, delivered a speech: "Today, September 11, 2064, it is with deep sorrow that I announce the unexpected passing of Comrade Xiao Zhen, an outstanding scientist, writer, social activist, entrepreneur, recipient of the highest medal of UNESCO, six-time Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Chemistry, and Biomedicine, 22nd recipient of the State Highest Science and Technology Progress Award, recipient of the honorary title of People's Scientist, and Party member.
On behalf of Comrade Xiao Zhen's family, I would like to express my gratitude to all the search and rescue personnel, relevant national agencies, international friends and international friendly cooperation organizations during the months of searching for Comrade Xiao Zhen!
My father has been working hard for humanity to reach the stars and the sea for decades, ever since he won the Fields Medal, the world's highest mathematics award, at the age of 13.
As Comrade Xiao Zhen's eldest son and an ordinary member of the scientific research community, I will inherit my father's great scientific research spirit and his spirit of international cooperation and win-win results, and continue to advance on the long journey of exploring the universe!
Xiao Zhennan's voice trembled slightly, yet remained firm and powerful. His words moved countless people in the livestream. In front of the screens, sobs were heard from countless families, those who had benefited from Xiao Zhennan's scientific research achievements, now immersed in great grief.
After the live broadcast ended, Xiao Zhennan returned home and sat alone in his father's study.
The bookshelves in the study are filled with various honorary certificates and scientific research works that my father has won. Each book bears witness to my father's glorious life.
He stroked the certificates, tears blurring his eyes again.
Suddenly, a secret compartment on the desk opened automatically, and a small holographic projection device popped out.
The image of his father Xiao Zhen appeared in the projection, and he smiled and said, "Zhennan, when you see this image, I may no longer be here.
But I believe that humanity's exploration of the universe will not stop. I have discovered a mysterious energy source deep in the universe, which may be the key to further advancement of human civilization.
I have hidden the relevant information and coordinates in a safe place. Only you can unlock the secrets. Go and complete my unfinished work, child."
Xiao Zhennan's eyes widened, a sense of mission welling up in his heart. He knew that although his father had passed away, he had left him with new challenges and hopes.
He secretly vowed to inherit his father's legacy and lead mankind into a wider universe.
On September 18, the National Aerospace Search and Rescue Team delivered half of the relic with the logo of the space shuttle piloted by Xiao Zhen to Yuzhou by special plane, and then transported it to the Nanshan pine forest by flying car.
Within three days, a one-foot square grave pit was built deep in the pine forest. Ivanka, Xie Chengrun, Sarah, and Rina each cut a lock of hair and placed it in the grave, followed by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
As the eldest son, Zhennan solemnly placed half of the relic into the tomb.
Finally, Zhenbei put in a set of "Star Age" written by his father before his death.
The only thing placed in the tomb was a family of four made of interstellar jewelry carved by Xiao Zhen during his lifetime.
Zhenxi placed his three-star epaulettes into the tomb, and Osa placed a piece of traditional Aqaba Middle Eastern soap into the tomb.
Odin finally put in Spain's latest space shuttle model.
After the honor guard fired a gun into the air, the whole family came to the Xiaozhen Memorial Square to unveil the Xiaozhen statue carved from interstellar jewels...
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