"It turns out that the central government has been playing a big game of chess.~," said Yuan Shichen with emotion.

"This time, the Mars scientific exploration operation has made major discoveries, which made the country more aware of the severity of the age faults that Chinese scientists have appeared in the interstellar exploration alliance."

The chairman pondered for a while, and Yuan Shichen didn't know if he should have spoken to disturb him.

About half a minute later, the Chairman came back to his senses and looked at Yuan Shichen with a sharp look and said, "In order to ensure our right to speak in the Interstellar Exploration Alliance, the country will begin to make efforts to break the current adverse situation. Our purpose is not to get involved in power, but to hope that at critical moments, we can better ensure that the interests of the Chinese nation will not be damaged."

In the Chairman's view, although the Interstellar Exploration Alliance is an independent institution without political stance, it is more or less affected by the competition between major political groups over the years. The United Nations is a very typical example.

"I don't know whether the barriers between the country and the nation can be eliminated and ultimately integrate the entire human society into one after the civilization of human society is highly developed."

This idea suddenly arose in Yuan Shichen's mind. It should be as difficult as building a utopian society to achieve such a goal.

"Please rest assured that although my abilities are limited, I will definitely do my best to safeguard the interests of the country and the nation."

"Very good!" The chairman looked at Yuan Shichen and nodded with relief, "The country does not want to violate the program agreement and break the bottom line of the interstellar exploration alliance, because only in this way can the interstellar exploration alliance operate more efficiently and lead mankind out of difficulties. The country does not need you to be unfair in your work, but just hopes to safeguard the interests of the Chinese nation at critical moments without any harm."

"Please rest assured, although science has no borders, scientists have nationality." Yuan Shichen stated.

"You are right. Unfortunately, many young scientists now choose to leave their motherland and turn to the embrace of other countries after they have achieved success."

After hearing the Chairman's words, Yuan Shichen felt a little complicated.

In fact, just after he discovered the Neichen meteorite, he had many opportunities to immigrate, but he refused.

"Given your consistently excellent performance, both public and private, the country should help you grow faster." The Chairman said meaningfully.

"Thank you for your support from the country!"

Yuan Shichen naturally knew the specific intention of the Chairman's last words, which should be related to the "strive to break the current adverse situation" he mentioned earlier.

"The future of the motherland, the future of the nation, and the future of mankind are all entrusted to you outstanding young people."

The Chairman's eyes were filled with praise and expectation

After saying goodbye to the chairman, Yuan Shichen took a car to return to the small village located at the foot of the Riyue Creek.

Although Yuan Naichen has not been home for nearly two years, in fact, he has not spoken to his parents for nearly 2,000 years.

As the distance from home got closer, Yuan Shichen became more and more emotional and excited.

At this moment, perhaps his parents were waiting for him to return at the doorstep.

Perhaps my mother had carefully prepared a full table of steaming home-cooked side dishes.

Those extremely familiar places are constantly emerging in Yuan Shichen's mind.

The gurgling water, winding sun and moon stream,

That kind old house built along the river,

The familiar eaves and the warm street lights.

On the days when you leave home, the scenery of your hometown always extends to your thoughts when you close your eyes.

It is as touching as a clear spring.

Every grass and tree in my hometown,

Carrying the past of Yuan Shichen,

blue sky, white clouds, green mountains, green water,

The lingering mist, the endless stream,

It will always be moistened into a beautiful painting and treasured in his memory

One month later.

Yuan Shichen took advantage of the last two days of the holiday to fly to Mengjin County, Luoyang, Henan.

On a desolate hillside, local people called it Banzhong.

The monuments erected in the early years have long been gone today, and are replaced by marble tombstones renovated by modern descendants.

Yuan Shichen stood silently before the inconspicuous tomb in front of him without saying a word.

After a long time, Yuan Shichen placed a bouquet of flowers in front of the monument, and buried a strand of the woman's long hair in the barren soil under his feet.

After fulfilling his wish, Yuan Shichen turned around and left without stopping.

In the distance, beyond the boundless sky, Yuan Shichen's ideals are deeply hidden there

Back at the Pacific Base of the Interstellar Exploration Alliance, Harashi-chen went straight to his office.

"Goethe, I'm back." Yuan Shichen said greeting as soon as he pushed the door.

"It seems that after this vacation, you are in a good mood." Old Goethe came forward with a smile.

"Would you like to have a vacation for you?"

"Oh, thank you very much, but I'm old and I really don't know where to go."

"Well, I'll bring you with me if I have a chance in the future."

“That’s so thankful.”

"Does I have any work to deal with urgently during this period?" asked Yuan Shichen.

"There is indeed something I want to inform you. Dean Frank asked you to come back and find him as soon as you come back." Old Goethe said after sorting out his thoughts.

"Frank, Dean?" Yuan Shichen was stunned, as if he had not figured out the situation.

"Yes, Mr. Frank has been promoted to the dean of the Institute of Astrophysics during your vacation. He is such a young and promising person!" Old Goethe explained to Hayashi.

"Where is Dean Wat?" Yuan Shichen continued to ask the most.

"Mr. Watt is now the commander of the science team!" Old Goethe always kept a smile on his face.

"Don't tell me Commander Chris has also been promoted."

"You're very right. Commander Chris has now been promoted to deputy commander of IA Pacific Base."

"Where is Deputy Commander Carter? Now he is the base commander?" Yuan Shichen looked at Old Goethe curiously.

"Oh, no, Mr. Carter is retired." Old Goethe shook his head, "The base commander is very mysterious, and it seems that he has never appeared."

"So that's it. As soon as I leave, the personnel changes at the base."

Hara Shin-chan also remembered the conversation Watt and Frank had with him at a nursing home on the Pacific Islands.

"Isn't that true!" Old Goethe replied.

"Please help me pack these luggage and items. I'll go to Frank first. By the way, Goethe, this is the gift I brought to you."

“Thank you so much.”

"It seems that Goethe doesn't know that he is going to be promoted soon. This time he goes to see Frank, it is probably related to his promotion."
Chapter completed!