Chapter 1681 Departure and Farewell

On the orbit, outside the towering space port, a long shuttle-shaped spaceship is shuttled back and forth between the port and the Galaxy berthed there, loading the materials that the colonists may use into the cargo hold.

It's like a needle threading a needle, weaving an invisible big net.

It's not only the outside of the space port that is busy, but the inside of the port as well.

The bustling crowd was passing through the steel corridor to the Galaxy, and under the guidance of the flight attendants, boarded the flight to Tiancang 5...

"Can't these people build an elevator?" Looking up at the endless corridor, Shi Zhenghua, who was holding the handrail with his right hand, muttered softly, "Walk on two legs, how long does it take to get here? go."

I have to say that this corridor from the space port to the Galaxy is really long and not so friendly.

There are no small space vehicles, and no escalators or anything like that. No matter if you are a passenger in first class, a colonist in an ordinary economy class, or an employee hired by Xingkong Technology, you have to go through this long ladder to climb. on the Galaxy.

Although there is no gravity here, it really feels unfriendly to keep walking like this.

"It can be dangerous for two massive spacecraft to get too close, especially when a massive mass exchange is happening like now," the stranger walking beside him smiled and said, seemingly hearing his complaint. Of course, I also heard a saying."

Shi Zhenghua: "...What do you say?"

"On the five-kilometer road to the Galaxy, every step leaves you an opportunity to regret," the stranger shrugged and continued, "Leaving home and heading to a world ten light-years away, maybe this is still possible. It's a one-way ticket...so there is a saying that on the way to the Galaxy, it is also a buffer period for passengers."

"It doesn't make any sense other than wasting time," Shi Zhenghua curled his lips and said in a nonchalant tone, "Will I stand here without thorough consideration? I don't see the slightest bit of doing this except to kill enthusiasm. meaning."

"Because killing enthusiasm is meaning in itself," the stranger smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "you can't sustain a journey as long as ten light-years with enthusiasm alone, instead of being faced with countless difficulties and difficulties during the journey. It is better to think clearly here before boarding the boat if the thoughts of hometown kill enthusiasm.”

At the same time, in the space port not far away.

Li Guangya looked at Lu Zhou who was standing next to the things he had taken back from the endless crowd outside the front window, and said reluctantly.

"...Are you really going to leave?"

The Human Alliance is just on track, and there are still many problems waiting for him to solve.

Although these political issues are not Lu Zhou's expertise, usually this scholar who focuses on scientific research is not willing to express any opinions on it, but in any case, having this big guy in the solar system, at least psychologically, can make Li Guangya felt a little more at ease.

"I've been planning this trip for a long time, and now it's finally time for the day to leave," Lu Zhou said in a half-joking tone looking at Li Guangya who was reluctant to give up, "What? You don't want me anymore?"

"No one is willing." Looking at Lu Zhou intently, Li Guangya sighed softly after being silent for a while, "But I know that even if I want to persuade you, I'm afraid I won't be able to persuade you."

"Then don't persuade me, send it to me," Lu Zhou grinned and continued, "Think about the positive side of everything. Today I went to Tiancangwu, and in a few months, the territory of the Human Alliance will be ready. Propelling ten light-years beyond the solar system, this deal is not a loss no matter how you look at it."

Li Guangya said with a wry smile: "This is a question of not losing money... Forget it."

The expression on his face adjusted, looking at Lu Zhou solemnly, Li Guangya said.

"Bon Voyage."

"necessary."

Giving Li Guangya a confident smile, Lu Zhou then looked at Wang Peng, Li Gaoliang, and an old Director Li who were standing beside him.

He opened his mouth, he originally had a lot to say, but at this moment he couldn't say it.

"Don't make it look like you are parting from life or death. Now that the super-light speed technology has broken through, a trip 10 light-years away is a matter of dozens of days. Come back often when you have time!" Looking at Lu Zhou who said nothing, Li Gaoliang He smiled heartily, breaking the silence, "It doesn't matter if you're not free, I'll go find you when I'm free."

"I thought it was enough for me to participate in the plan to reinforce the future at my age, but I didn't expect you to be more tossed than me," Director Li sighed, staring at Lu Zhou, and continued earnestly, "Outside. Take care, come back and have a look when you get homesick, and don't forget that there are still many people on earth who miss you."

Wang Peng didn't say anything.

As usual, he's not the talkative type, especially in such an occasion, he doesn't even know what to say.

He stretched out his fist and gently touched Lu Zhou's shoulder, he said in a solemn tone.

"Take care of yourself."

"Well, you too..."

With emotion written on his face, Lu Zhou's Adam's apple moved slightly, but in the end he restrained the emotion that was about to overflow.

Without saying much parting words, he silently stretched out his fists and lightly touched the three people's shoulders.

Then, he said in a solemn tone.

"Take care of yourself!"

...

I couldn't bear to let this parting atmosphere continue. After saying goodbye to his old friend, Lu Zhou finally met Xiao Qiao. After explaining what he wanted her to do, he turned around and boarded the Galaxy.

His room is located at the top near the boarding gangway. The floor-to-ceiling windows here have the widest view and overlook the entire gangway...

Although there is nothing to see here, he still wants to see it for a while.

Just looking at the people who said goodbye, and the colonists who turned their backs to their hometowns and were embarking on a journey to the new world...

With a slight throbbing in his heart, Lu Zhou took a deep breath while looking at the endless crowds outside the porthole.

He is about to set off for a world ten light years away...

That's a farther place than Mars.

And after that, his journey will not end. For the sake of the whole universe, he will go to a place farther away than Tiancangwu, so far away that there is no chance to even return...

As if feeling the reluctance in Lu Zhou's heart, Xiao Ai, who was standing next to Lu Zhou, gently held his hand.

"Master, Xiao Ai will always be with you. ()"

"Well," a smile appeared on his face, Lu Zhou nodded slightly, stretched out the other hand that was not held, and rubbed his long plastic hair, "Thank you."

At this time, footsteps suddenly came from outside the captain's room. After two soft knocks on the door, Vera, who was holding a tablet on her chest, walked in from outside and said in a soft voice.

"Professor, there are 30 minutes to go. Captain Reinhardt invites you to go to the bridge to witness this moment together."

"I see."

Moving his right hand away from the happy face of Xiao Ai, Lu Zhou nodded slightly towards Vera, and then turned his gaze to the floor-to-ceiling window beside him.

The endless gangway facing the window, the surging crowd seems to have gradually come to an end.

"The moment has finally come."

The index finger gently rubbed the diamond ring box in his pocket, and Lu Zhou finally glanced at the sparse crowd.

However, just when he was about to turn around, a startling glance in the corner of the light made him stunned.

He was sure he was not mistaken.

That familiar face...

is her……