Zhao Ling's mother was walking back and forth in the corridor outside the hospital. This hospital was where she had worked for most of her life. She was very familiar with the doctors inside. She also knew that the doctors would do their best, but she didn't know why.
She always felt uneasy hearing the sounds coming from inside.
There is no backbone.
Wu Shengli is in a meeting and cannot come over for the time being. Qin Tao is also out of town and cannot come back.
It was obviously one month before the due date, so why did she suddenly give birth prematurely?
At this moment, a beautiful figure rushed in from the wind and snow outside.
"Auntie, is Zhao here? How is she doing now?"
"Vitalia, why are you here?" Zhao Ling's mother was very surprised.
"I heard that Zhao is about to give birth, so of course I have to come over. Zhao and I are best friends." Vitalia said: "Auntie, don't worry, Zhao has already given birth to one. He has experience and won't give birth."
questionable."
Listening to the voices coming from the delivery room inside, Vitalia continued to dream: "This time I hope it is a girl, as beautiful as Zhao. Girls are little cotton-padded jackets, much better than boys. By the way, what name should I choose?"
"
At this moment, the child's cry came from inside, and both of them rushed to the door of the delivery room.
"It's a daughter." Soon, the nurse took the child out, and Vitalia took it over: "Hello, daughter, hello, daughter. Come on, let me show you. You are so cute. How about calling me Haizhu?"
?Pearl of the sea.”
Vitalia was still brooding about what happened last time, and she had to give the child a name again, and she had to let the child's father accept it.
At this moment, there was a sound of sudden braking in the wind and snow, and a figure hurriedly came in from outside. He didn't have time to pat the snow on his body, and came over with a cold air.
"Qin, are you back? Don't come close yet. You may irritate the child with your coolness." Vitalia raised her head and glanced at the person, then shouted.
Qin Tao stopped.
When he heard that Zhao Ling had entered the delivery room, he immediately mobilized a plane from the Mingzhou Group Transportation Company and flew directly to the capital, and then rushed over. The baby had just come out, which meant that Zhao Ling had suffered in it for several hours.
He felt a little sorry for his wife, but this was indeed the case now. The air-conditioning on his body could not pass directly, so he could only take off his coat, shake off the snow, and then lean on the radiator nearby.
"Is it a boy or a girl?"
"Girl, Qin, how about calling him Haizhu?"
"It's not that good. This bead has the same pronunciation, so you may be nicknamed by your classmates since you were a child." Qin Tao shook his head: "Let's change it to something else."
"How is Haili?"
"Beavers are no good either."
"Where's Hae Min?"
“Too ordinary.”
After Qin Tao rejected three names one after another, Vitalia expressed her anger. At this moment, there was a noise in the delivery room, and Zhao Ling was pushed out on the trolley.
At this time, Qin Tao's body had warmed up, and there was no chill outside. He immediately ran over and pushed the cart with him, looking at Zhao Ling who looked pale in the car.
"You suffered."
"That's right, this time we have both children." Zhao Ling's face was filled with pride.
"How about letting the child's surname be Zhao this time?" Qin Tao said to Zhao Ling.
"It doesn't matter what the child's last name is."
"Zhao, it's too difficult to choose a name. Qin rejected three nice names one after another. It's up to you to come up with it." Vitalia's voice sounded.
"Weina, are you here too? Put the baby here and let me see it." At this time, Zhao Ling had been pushed to the ward and lay on the hospital bed. Although she had given birth to the baby, she had not seen her yet.
Having children.
"oh."
The little baby was placed next to Zhao Ling and immediately became restless. His two little hands fluttered back and forth. When he found a nipple, he immediately grabbed it.
While eating, I used my little hands to protect the other one, for fear that others would snatch it.
With a happy smile on her face, Zhao Ling looked at the two of them: "This child was born on a snowy day, how about calling her Qin Xue?"
"Well, doesn't this Eastern convention of naming have to add a word from the genealogy in the middle?" Vitalia was shocked: "Don't the next generation of Qin have to be called Qin Hai? If it's called Qin Haixue, then that's not right
Sounds good.”
"Boys need to abide by this genealogy, but girls don't." Qin Tao said: "It's not bad to call her Qin Xue, it sounds nice, so my nickname is Xue'er."
Now we can still have two-character names, but if in a few years, two-character names will no longer be registered, and four-character names will even be promoted, then it will be Qin Zhao Haixue, no matter how unpleasant it sounds.
"Well, it's not bad to call her Qin Xue." Vitalia said: "Xiaoxue, eat quickly. When you are full, your godmother will hug you and let your mother rest. She is exhausted."
"You like children so much, why don't you give birth to one yourself." Qin Tao said casually.
"If I want to have a baby, I have to have a man I like. Those men are my playthings. I won't..." Vitalia closed her mouth when she saw Zhao Ling's mother walking in.
The room fell into silence for a while, except for the sound of Qin Xue sucking milk.
"Brother Tao, I'm fine now. If you have any work to do, go and do it." Zhao Ling suddenly said.
"No, I'll stay with you these days." Qin Tao said, "Don't worry about work. The world will continue to turn around without me."
Zhao Ling smiled: "When you were in Qiongzhou, you had already made an appointment to meet Mr. Qi and visit the Astronaut Center. They are all ready and waiting for you."
Qin Tao was helpless: "You are still worrying about these things before going to the delivery room? Really, you just can't stay idle."
"Since I am your personal secretary, of course I have to arrange all this for you." Zhao Ling said, "You'd better go, they're still waiting over there."
Max made a lot of requests, which made Qin Tao a little embarrassed. However, after Zhao Ling heard about it, she immediately coordinated here. The docking matter was not followed up, but the Starship Company's request for astronauts was welcomed.
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Zhao Ling smiled and said nothing more. She felt very tired, her eyelids were twitching, and she closed her eyes unconsciously.
Qin Xue next to her is still sucking milk. This baby sucks milk as soon as she comes out. She seems to be a foodie.
After the baby had eaten enough and fell asleep, Zhao Ling's mother stayed to take care of her. Qin Tao and Vitalia walked out of the ward and stood by the window in the corridor to look at the snowy scene outside.
"Qin, the Glorious Years Security Company has been established smoothly. They have already played several games there and have shown their strength. Those rabble are no match for them. Seeing the strength of our Glorious Years Security Company, many customers have found out
Come and invite." Vitalia said: "They hope that our glorious days security company can provide them with protection."
"so what?"
"The original scale of one hundred people is definitely not enough." Vitalia said: "Next step, we hope to expand the staff to one thousand people."
Qin Tao frowned.
Of course he knows that a hundred people are not enough, but now, if it suddenly expands to a thousand people, will there be any problems? If it develops too fast, the foundation will be unstable, and it will be easy for others to gossip.
"Qin, there is a saying in the East that says there is strength in numbers. No matter how elite our warriors are, sometimes the disadvantage in numbers cannot be compensated. We must expand our strength. If we want to carve out a niche there, we think that in the end
It needs to be expanded to 5,000 people.”
"How can I explain to the old man over there if you do this on such a large scale?" Qin Tao felt helpless.
"Well, this is not difficult to solve. We can use the outsourcing company's solution." Vitalia said: "Our glory days security company has always had a scale of one hundred people, but because our business is increasing,
, we didn’t have enough people, so we hired some outsourcing companies. The employees of these outsourcing companies enjoy all the rights and interests of our Glory Days Security Company, but in terms of staffing, they are not employees of our Glory Days Security Company.”
Okay, Vitalia has been in the East for a long time and has learned all the Eastern routines. This method is quite good!
On the surface, the Glory Years Security Company still has a hundred people, and the extra people are from our outsourcing company. Now no one can find fault. In fact, these people are no different from the staff of the Glory Years Security Company.
They are the most elite people. The joining of these people can quickly expand their strength.
"Okay, then let's do as you say." Qin Tao nodded: "By the way, what kind of business do you have?"
"There are many, including mine protection, transportation teams, kidnappings, assassinations, and even a country that wants us to help train their army."
Qin Tao shook his head repeatedly: "Don't report to me. What you do has nothing to do with me. Those who do these things are all done by outsourcing companies."
"Of course." Vitalia nodded.
He had trained a female devil by himself. Qin Tao was filled with emotion as he imagined Vitalia's queen-like aura there.
The next day, Qin Tao had breakfast with his wife. Unable to withstand Zhao Ling's repeated urging, Qin Tao finally left the hospital. On the way, he met up with Max and others who came from the airport and went straight to the Space City.
Dongfang's modern manned space program was launched in 1992, but in fact, in the 1960s, when the United States and the Soviet Union began to engage in manned spaceflight, Dongfang also decided to enter this field.
On April 1, 1968, under the initiative and promotion of Mr. Qian, Institute 507, the Institute of Aerospace Medicine and Engineering, was established and later renamed the Capital Institute of Aerospace Medicine and Engineering. This was the predecessor of the Oriental Astronaut Center.
The manned space program in the 1960s and 1970s began to be demonstrated before the first satellite was launched into the sky. On July 14, 1970, the project was officially approved, so the entire project was called Project 714, and the spacecraft at that time was named
Shuguang-1 is planned to be launched in 2073.
In October 1970, the selection of astronauts began. At that time, experts from the 507th Institute visited all domestic flight units and selected 88 pilots from more than 1,800 pilots. They came to the 507th Institute in the capital for further research.
Finally, 20 people were left. These people were the first batch of astronauts from the East, and they began their careers as preparatory astronauts.
However, a year later, in November 1971, the project came to an abrupt end, the pilots returned to their original units, and No. 507 became silent again.
The reason is also very simple: carrying out manned spaceflight is too expensive, and the country's strength at the time simply cannot bear it, so it can only be suspended. Although it was stopped at that time, a large amount of data was accumulated, so that the new 921 project would no longer continue.
Start from scratch.
On September 21, 1992, the manned spaceflight project was officially launched. Twenty-two years have passed since 1970. This time, Dongfang's footsteps are more steady.
After several moves, Institute 507 finally arrived in Changping. The main building here is a red building, which covers a large area but only has two floors. Therefore, it is called the Red House by outsiders. This is the very mysterious astronaut training place.
center.
Mr. Qi builds spaceships and has his own office space, but the spaceships he builds are used by astronauts, so Mr. Qi often comes to the Red House, and this time he greeted Qin Tao and his party at the Red House.
people.
The car drove in and stopped at the door of the red house. Mr. Qi and others were already standing outside waiting.
"Mr. Qi, I'm really sorry that I asked you to wait here." Qin Tao felt very embarrassed looking at Mr. Qi with white hair.
"If it were anyone else, I would definitely not wait, but Mr. Qin is an exception. You also have an aerospace department. You can strike before you can, and your progress may even catch up with ours. How can we not pay attention to it?"
Mr. Qi said, looking at the people who came down with Qin Tao: "Is this Mr. Max? You put a lot of pressure on us."
Max breathed the cold northern air with pride on his face: "Yes, our private aerospace industry must put pressure on all aerospace departments. This is our mission. We must reduce the cost of aerospace so that we can better enter the space."
Space, explore the universe.”
Westerners never know how to write the word modesty.
"Okay, then we will meet your challenge. We can compete to see who can achieve manned spaceflight first." Mr. Qi said with a smile.
"Yes, you have to speed up the progress. If you go a little slower, you will be caught up by us." Max said: "We are here this time just hoping to select astronauts."
"Mr. Qin, Mr. Max, I am Shen Xing, the captain of the first batch of Eastern astronauts. You are welcome to come to us to select astronauts and give them more opportunities to launch." A man in military uniform walked past Mr. Qi.
He came out and said to the two of them.
Speaking of the first batch of astronauts, the ones that most easily come to mind are Yang Liwei, Fei Junlong, Zhai Zhigang, etc. However, very little is known about their captains.
Shen Xing is their leader. He has assumed this mission since the beginning of the manned space project. Over the years, he has been fully responsible for the selection of the first batch of Eastern astronauts, the preparation and establishment of the astronaut team, starting in 1996.
, has been serving as the leader of the astronaut brigade, leading the first batch of Eastern astronauts to continuously train and realize their dream of flying.
This time, Starship Company wanted to select their astronauts, and of course he wanted to do so. After all, he knew that some of the first batch of fourteen astronauts were destined to train for half their lives and never have the chance to go to space.
"Well, we are also grateful to the Space City for training us qualified astronauts and solving our urgent needs." Qin Tao said: "Now, let's go in and take a look?"
Their arrival did not affect the normal training of the astronauts. After entering, go up to the room on the second floor and overlook a circular hall below. There is a rotating manned centrifuge with a boom and a pod.
The arm is eight meters long, so when the centrifuge is rotating at the highest speed, it can simulate eight times the gravity.
At this time, the centrifuge in the circular hall was rotating, and several staff members were supervising on the control panel here.
"The equipment here is good, the same as what I saw in NS." Max said: "But what's going on with these lights on the screen?"
After hearing what he said, a staff member introduced: "There will be buttons next to the astronauts who are training in the pod. The people inside must stay awake at all times, so there are three lights inside. The astronauts who are training need to follow the buttons.
Pressing different buttons according to the light conditions proves that he is still awake. At the same time, there is a red alarm button next to these buttons. If the person inside cannot adapt, he can press this button at any time."
"I believe that our astronauts will never press this red button." Qin Tao said.
Since the establishment of the Astronaut Training Center, dozens of astronauts have received training here, but no one has ever pressed a button.
"Yes, our astronauts are relying on strong will and hard training to overcome various discomforts. They embody the spirit of manned spaceflight that is particularly able to endure hardships, fight, tackle problems, and contribute. I
I believe that any one of them can become a qualified astronaut." Shen Xing said: "We also know that astronauts face a harsh environment, and they must have a strong body."
During launch, astronauts have to endure overweight overloads and various noises. Normally, it is five times their body weight. If there is an accident, it may exceed ten times their body weight. When they arrive in orbit, they will be tested by weightlessness and cosmic radiation. Returning
It faces more tests during the flight: the friction between the return capsule and the atmosphere generates high temperatures, the overweight caused by deceleration, and the impact force during landing.
"Our spacecraft will not have an impact when landing. We use a powered landing plan." After hearing Shen Xing's introduction, Max shook his head: "Our spacecraft will give the astronauts a better experience. It is larger.
It’s more comfortable. Your spaceship is equivalent to a staff dormitory, while ours has three bedrooms and one living room.”
Mr. Qi felt a little emotional on the side, yes, the Starship Company's plan is much more radical than ours. In the future, when we develop a new generation of spacecraft, we may also adopt this design plan.
"Yes, our spacecraft design is very advanced. From the beginning of the design, it met the needs of deep space exploration. With slight improvements, it can become a lunar exploration spacecraft." Max was very proud.
At this moment, the centrifuge ended its rotation and slowly stopped.
Several medical staff walked in, opened the door, and the people inside waved their hands, and then slowly came out holding on to the handrail next to them. After a few steps, they stood there steadily.
"Who is this?" Qin Tao felt unfamiliar.
"Our astronaut Zhao Dong." Shen Xing said.
Among the first batch of fourteen astronauts, six astronauts did not fly in the universe until they retired, and one of them was Zhao Dong.
Thinking of this, Qin Tao made up his mind and said: "We want this astronaut. I hope he can receive training from our Dragon spacecraft during his training. In addition to him, I also want to select five astronauts.
"
"Mr. Qin, you have to discuss this with him. We can't make the decision." Shen Xing said.
If you accept the training of the Dragon spacecraft, it will inevitably affect the training of the Shenzhou spacecraft. The flying mission is very important. These fourteen astronauts are training hard. Now, Qin Tao asks to select some of them to fly the Dragon spacecraft. The astronauts
The training center has no objection, but the astronauts have to agree on who will fly.
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At this time, Zhao Dong had already walked over. Qin Tao looked at this energetic middle-aged man and said, "Zhao Dong, do you want to have one more chance to fly into the sky?"
"you are?"
"Mingzhou Group Company, Qin Tao, this is the person in charge of the Starship Company, Max." Qin Tao was very polite: "Now, I solemnly invite you to be a reserve astronaut for our Dragon spacecraft. Are you willing to train on the Shenzhou spacecraft?"
"More workload, while training our Dragon spacecraft to fly?"
"Yes." Zhao Dong nodded.
Qin Tao was a little surprised: "You no longer thought about it and agreed so quickly?"
"One more kind of training is nothing to me. When I participated in the astronaut selection, it was just to fly. One more training means more hope." Zhao Dong said: "I am also confident that I will not fly on the Shenzhou spacecraft.
We are worse than them in training.”
The fourteen astronauts are all qualified, but their opportunities to fly are limited. These astronauts know this in their hearts. Therefore, Qin Tao extended an invitation and they had no reason to refuse.
"Okay, I can promise that anyone who chooses our Dragon spacecraft for training will definitely have a chance to go to heaven, but... aren't you worried about safety issues?"
The Shenzhou spacecraft is progressing step by step and is very solid. The Dragon spacecraft is different. It is simply launching satellites at the same speed. Is the safety guaranteed at such a fast speed?
Zhao Dong smiled: "What are you afraid of? We have been prepared to devote ourselves to the aerospace industry from the first day we chose the aerospace industry. By the way, Mr. Max, if we choose the Dragon spacecraft, we will have a chance to go to Mars.
?"
"I can't guarantee Mars, but there will definitely be no problem with the moon." Max said: "We are already formulating a moon landing plan as a pavement for our Mars plan."
It was Mr. Qi's turn to be surprised: "Mr. Qin, your starship company is going to the moon?"
"Yes, if you want to land on Mars, you have to practice in advance. Landing on the moon is not difficult. We will definitely be able to complete this task." Qin Tao said, "If you are interested, we can talk about it next. After all, we still need