Three hours after Shen Yinuo accidentally completed the decoding of the mysterious signal, aerospace executives from various countries gathered online for a secret meeting that lasted an hour and a half.
The meeting has two agendas. The first agenda is to discuss the authenticity and reliability of the decoded message and analyze the crisis level of the message.
If the results of the discussion on the first agenda agree that the procedure is practical and reliable, then the second agenda of the meeting will be launched, which is whether to report to the corresponding top management departments of each country and request the activation of a global disaster level one warning.
In the preparation stage for the meeting, Shen Yinuo was first taken away by the top secret department investigator sent by the First Central Axis for a comprehensive psychological evaluation.
Personnel related to Shen Yinuo, such as Chu Xiaoming and Su Wanxia, were also responsible for psychological evaluation by other supervisory departments.
It takes some time to generate the evaluation report.
But no one expected that it would take three days to get the result this time.
On the way back to the workplace from the first central axis, Shen Yinuo was in a daze and leaned against the window. Her face was pale and she was not as graceful as she was before she was evaluated.
Sometimes she would burst into laughter and say to herself, "We don't have time... We don't deserve to know the truth..."
The person responsible for picking up Shen Yinuo was Tan Xingkui, the commander-in-chief of the garrison at the China headquarters of Xinghan International Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Fifty-two-year-old Tan Xingkui looks to be in his thirties at most. He is upright and does not stoop even when he is sitting opposite Shen Yinuo.
Seeing that the sweet girl who was always called "Uncle Tan" has turned into this state, in terms of personal feelings, Tan Xingkui really wants to beat up all those cold-blooded monsters in the first axis!
But he can't, he is a soldier, and soldiers must obey orders.
"Colonel, the base has asked us to take a detour to Beijing."
Tan Xingkui frowned when he heard this, "So sudden?"
"Yes, the meeting has a result." The adjutant's words already hinted at many things.
Tan Xingkui was shocked. The first thing he thought of was to inform his family... But he...
"The order goes down and no one is allowed to discuss this matter, let alone contact their family members!"
"yes!"
…
It was around three o'clock in the morning on February 12th.
Liang Qiuru, who had just fallen asleep, was awakened by a knock on the door.
She put on her clothes and got up and opened the door. There were three men in black standing outside the door.
"Liang Qiuru?"
"Well, it's me, who are you?"
"We are from the International Joint Rescue Center. Here is our ID." The other party showed his ID.
But Liang Qiuru had never heard of this organization at all. She put on her glasses without lenses, took the certificate like a dazzled old lady, looked at it carefully and said, "What center?"
"Ms. Liang, we are pressed for time. Please follow me to the command center immediately." The other party did not explain much at all and immediately took Liang Qiuru away by force.
Liang Qiuru subconsciously wanted to hide, but facing the three burly men, Liang Qiuru had no chance to resist.
Hanako, who rushed out after hearing the noise in the house, saw her mother being taken away. She immediately picked up a stool and rushed over, shouting "Yeah!!!!!!"
However, the next second... the electric shock dart hit Hanako's heart, and Hanako curled up on the floor like a prawn and twitched, losing the ability to resist.
Such a rough move completely angered Ms. Liang, who was initially quite cooperative.
However, she is not a Super Saiyan, and anger cannot improve her combat effectiveness.
…
In the early morning, when Masato and Natsume hurried back, they found Hanako still lying on the ground. Stun darts were still too harmful to ordinary people.
After changing clothes and drinking hot water, Hanako asked blankly, "What's going on? Where is my mother?"
After Natsume and Masato looked at each other, Natsume said, "Auntie was asked to help by people from the International Joint Rescue Center, and we were also taken over by this organization."
"What center?" As expected of a mother and daughter, even the question was the same.
Natsume sighed softly, "Hanako... the disaster has really come, we don't have much time."
Hearing this, Hanako woke up.
…
Nearly a month ago.
Facing the gun in Natsume's hand, Hanako was at a loss. She kept asking herself, "If I die...who am I? Are you lying to me? No...no...that shouldn't be a dream..."
Natsume was also at a loss. He originally thought that this might be the first third kind of contact for humans.
But what I didn't expect was that there were no aliens showing up with their teeth and claws... Hanako was still Hanako, and she might even be like Natsume, still dreaming about what happened that night.
The surveillance video accidentally discovered by Kaguya has confirmed that Natsume was not dreaming... those samples did contain Hanako's ancestral DNA sequence.
But all of this still cannot directly prove that Hanako is dead, because she is still "alive" standing in front of Natsume.
…
I saw Natsume's boat slowly sailing into the dock.
Liang Qiuru closed her eyes, and so did Yaren.
But when she saw Natsume holding Hanako's hand ashore, she showed a shocked look and hurriedly reminded Liang Qiuru.
Liang Qiuru opened her eyes and was stunned.
…
Natsume told Liang Qiuru and Masato what happened on the boat without reservation.
As Hanako's mother and best friend, the two of them were actually more willing to believe that all this was just an illusion... Hanako was not dead... but after careful consideration, Liang Qiuru's rationality still took the dominant position.
She said, "Now that the words have been spoken, as far as my personal feelings are concerned, of course I hope that you are my daughter, and I also believe that you are my daughter... But the problem must be solved, so... I will tell your leaders tomorrow
I'll give you a week's leave, and then you go back to China with me.
We need to determine what happened to you."
"Go back to China?" the three of them said in unison.
Hanako was looking forward to it, while Natsume and Masato were surprised.
Especially Masato, she said sternly, "Auntie, I hope Hanako is fine just like you. I hope all this is just our guess. Natsume and I are wrong... But... But if you return home rashly at this time... will you?"
…”
"What's going on? Are you worried that Hanako will suddenly go berserk and turn everyone on the plane into zombies?" Liang Qiuru looked at Masato with interest.
Hanako didn't speak, but she was really scared now.
She never thought that one day something like this would happen to her, and that her closest friends and biological mother would argue about her.
Masato was silent for a while and then said, "It's possible."
Hanako was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head and remained silent.
Natsume saw this and said, "How about this, Auntie, I haven't been back to China for a long time. I will go back with you and Hanako."
Liang Qiuru did not refuse, "That's fine, more people can help each other."
Seeing that they had initially reached a consensus, Masato couldn't say anything more, but she was still worried, so she said, "Then I'll ask for leave, too. I also want to visit China."
"Okay, just four tickets." Liang Qiuru said and was about to make a reservation.
But Yaren stopped her, "Don't bother me so much, auntie. I'll ask my brother to borrow a private jet and we'll set off tonight."
"Oh! It's really different when the rich man takes action." Liang Qiuru joked with the juniors casually.
Masato laughed twice, then took Hanako's hand and said, "Hanako, do you believe me?"
Hanako, the person involved, didn't speak for a long time. She was also at a loss when Masato held her hand. She nodded.
"That's fine, don't worry Hanako, nothing will happen to you."
When Hanako heard this, there was a hint of light in her eyes.
That night, the four of them went on a spontaneous journey.
As for the base, Liang Qiuru could handle it with just one phone call.
But what surprised them was that they didn't realize Yan Haoming was there until they got on the plane.
Seeing this old bachelor, Liang Qiuru was both surprised and expected. Without saying anything, she took Hanako to the innermost private room.
Several other people were sitting in the private bar.
Everyone had something to say, but no one spoke... So we stayed in silence until we arrived in Beijing.
It was just dawn when we landed in Beijing, and the few people who stepped out of the cabin heard it before they could get used to it.
"Welcome to Beijing, everyone. I am the captain of your private security team while you are in Beijing. My name is Lu Borong."
Liang Qiuru frowned and took a look. All black Shenjun special SUVs, and a group of handsome men in black suits lined up on both sides.
"These... were arranged by your brother?" Liang Qiuru asked Yaren.
Masato was a little embarrassed. She only said that she would borrow a plane to go back to China for some fun, but she didn't expect that her neurotic old man who loved her sister would also arrange for bodyguards.
"Uh... I'll let them go back now." Masato said and squeezed to the front.
But Liang Qiuru stopped her and said, "No need, it's good to keep it."
While she was speaking, she glanced at Hanako beside Natsume intentionally or unintentionally.
Hanako noticed this detail and suddenly felt a lot lower.
…
The Qitai Shenjun was galloping in the suburbs of Beijing. Although there were no passers-by watching, it was quite popular.
After arriving at the destination of everyone's trip - Rongguo Laboratory No. 1, Liang Qiuru took Hua Zi and went straight to the central building of the laboratory.
There are staff waiting there already.
When they met Liang Qiuru, the person in charge of the laboratory, Liang Qiuhe, and Liang Qiuru's cousin looked a little unhappy.
After Liang Qiuru sent Hua Zi into the laboratory, she asked, "What's wrong? Does anyone know about Hua Zi?"
Liang Qiuhe shook his head, "No, but the people from the first central axis have been staring at Wangye Ecological Zone. It's too ostentatious for you to organize a group trip with such a big fanfare."
Liang Qiuru was stunned when she heard this, and then smiled, "Hey, what you said, do you take us too seriously?"
Liang Qiuhe knew that Liang Qiuru was arrogant, so he didn't explain much, "Be careful, and besides... the test results will definitely be reported to the central management office once they come out. It's okay if there are no problems.
If there is really a problem, then this girl Hanako is probably..."
"I know." Liang Qiuru stopped smiling.
"you know?"
"Well...otherwise...should we just pretend that nothing happened?"
"Isn't this great? I have to break the casserole and ask the truth? How much have you suffered because of this temper!"
Liang Qiuru took a deep breath, raised her hand and patted Liang Qiu He, who was not a biological brother but was better than a biological brother, on the shoulder and said, "Okay, brother, I know you feel sorry for me, and even more for this girl Hanako, but who are we?"
We are engaged in scientific research, and our parents have experienced catastrophic disasters! If you say that this is just because of a personal affair and pretend that nothing happened, then something will really happen in the future... It would be a shame for us to die!"
Liang Qiuhe looked at Liang Qiuru silently. He was far less understanding of justice than Liang Qiuru. He only felt that since they were family members, they should be treated differently...
But this time, he chose to respect Liang Qiuru's choice. After all, she was Hanako's mother and the only person qualified to make decisions.
"Okay, I will try my best to contact you and find a way to erase the data at the center, but...you have to think about it...if there is really a problem, you..." Liang Qiuhe did not finish his words.
Liang Qiuru smiled slightly and nodded, "Don't worry, I know what to do."
Liang Qiuhe sighed sadly, then turned and walked away.
…
The testing process takes a long time
, during which Liang Qiuru and Yan Haoming were also directly involved.
In contrast, Natsume and Masato are really boring.
Fortunately, the scenery around Rongguo Laboratory No. 1 was pretty good, so the two of them went sightseeing around the area together.
On the way, the two chatted about the past, and most of the interesting memories were related to Hanako.
And as soon as they talked about Hanako, their mood immediately dropped.
In the evening, the test was completed, but the report will have to wait until tomorrow.
After not sleeping all night, Hanako was sent to the hibernation cabin for physical recovery after a hard day's work.
Looking at her daughter in the dormant cabin, Liang Qiuru had mixed feelings.
Since her husband died gloriously during a scientific research mission, Liang Qiuru has continued her scientific research work while raising her children by herself.
Her only pastime in these years was to cook some delicious food and drink some wine. Hanako's greed for drinking was influenced by her.
I originally thought that my daughter would be very rebellious and would even stay away from her when she grew up.
But she didn't expect that God was still very gentle to her... After Huazi's father passed away, Huazi became Liang Qiuru's entire spiritual support. Many times... Liang Qiuru herself felt that when Huazi relied on her
, she is also relying on her kind and sensible daughter.
Now, through the thick glass, Liang Qiuru looked at her daughter's slightly painful sleeping face, her heart felt like it was blocked, and she was so bored.
She really wanted to raise her hand to smooth the pain between Hanako's brows, hold her, and give her some warmth.
but……
…
In the evening, Yaren's brother arranged for everyone to stay in the largest and most luxurious hotel in Beijing.
This place looks like just a hotel from the outside, but in fact it is more like a city that never sleeps with its own inner world... Food, entertainment, fitness, and even a library... There is nothing you can't think of here, and there is nothing it can't do.
But everyone was in a general mood and had no mood to go out.
However, after an afternoon of research, Yan Haoming suddenly changed from his depression and started to get excited.
Moreover, around eight o'clock in the evening, Shimizu Masato's brother Shimizu Joe also arrived in Beijing.
This guy looked aloof from a distance, but in fact he had a very different temper with Yan Haoming. The two hit it off immediately and had a great time.
Masato Shimizu was happy to be at ease, at least she didn't have to worry about Hanako while dealing with her brother's enthusiasm.
…
Early morning.
The night sky in Beijing has become dark.
According to the current situation in the world, even in the capital city, the word "saving" cannot be violated.
This has long been a habit for most Beijingers, but for Natsume, who lives in the Wangye Ecological Zone, it is a bit of a surprise.
He originally thought about going home tonight, but when he was about to go out, he realized that the whole city had fallen asleep.
Natsume couldn't bear to disturb it, so she just returned to her room, sat on the balcony and stared at the starry sky, lost in thought.
…
"Dong dong dong."
The knock on the door disturbed Natsume's gaze and contemplation.
He got up and opened the door and saw that it was Yaren.
She brought a bottle of wine and two glasses.
This girl has really changed a lot recently, so much that it makes people feel distressed.
"Can you... have a drink with me?" Yaren's pretty face turned red, but she was still not used to such unladylike behavior.
Natsume smiled slightly, "Of course."
The two returned to the balcony, sat down, and each poured a glass.
The wine that Masato brought was very mild, at least in the mouth.
Natsume looked at the sky and asked, "Masato, have you ever thought about leaving the earth?"
"Um?"
"I mean...leave the earth and live in a new place..." Natsume's question was a bit abrupt.
Masato was stunned for a moment, then covered his mouth and smiled, "Why, why do you ask this question so suddenly?"
Natsume was also stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "Do you think this question is not my style?"
Masato nodded and quietly stuck out his tongue, "Yeah...but I did think about this issue...just...just..."
Masato's mood was a little low.
Natsume came to his senses and realized that he had said the wrong thing.
"I'm sorry Masato, I shouldn't have mentioned space, I'm sorry."
Masato shook his head, "It's okay... Actually... I also want to sort out the memories between him and me, but when I heard that he died in that disaster, my mind went blank...
It's like something very important is gone all of a sudden...that feeling...is very uncomfortable."
Hearing this, Natsume couldn't help but feel envious of Masato.
He has always been unfamiliar with the relationship between men and women... Although he has long realized that Hanako likes him, he has never been able to integrate this kind of love with deeper feelings.
But he knew he couldn't just reject Hanako, because she was obviously doing everything right...
Especially if you like someone.
How could it be wrong to like someone...?
"I heard Hanako say before that you seem to have...never seen him, right?"
Masato nodded slightly, "Yeah...but he told me that he has a photo of me there...very cunning, right?"
Natsume couldn't help being a little surprised. He asked, "Then you have known each other for so long, exchanged so many letters, and even confirmed your feelings for each other. Have you never thought of asking him for a photo?"
Masato shook her head, and she suddenly laughed, looked at the sky and said, "I want to pass, but every time he sends me back photos of him overlooking the earth from the space station."
"Hey~~~"
"He said...he is in the photo, looking at me on the earth with his eyes...and as long as I raise my head...actually...I am looking at him, and he can feel it."