Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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When she arrived at the school gate, Gu Beihuai happened to drive up. Before the car had even stopped, Nan Xiangwan rushed over, opened the door, and jumped inside.
Gu Beihuai chuckled: “So eager?”
Nan Xiangwan’s cheeks flushed with excitement: “Yes! It must be amazing!”
Gu Beihuai: “There are still 5 hours until launch, and there’s a departure ceremony beforehand. What’s the rush?”
That being said, Gu Tianwang himself was also looking forward to it, as he had never actually seen a launch site before.
It was said that a lot of people went to the scene to see it, and various online platforms invited some people to come. There were also hordes of reporters, almost everyone brought a camera.
The two of them had to go through layers of checks. There were some things that couldn’t be brought into such a large gathering place. It was definitely an advantage to have a researcher like Gu Boyi as an elder. He got them the best and closest spot, so they just shouldn’t be so scared that they were blown away.
Because of the distance and traffic jam, it was already 9 p.m. when Nan Xiangwan and Gu Beihuai arrived.
The departure ceremony was about to begin!
From a distance, Nan Xiangwan could see a large crowd surging over, rows of cameras neatly arranged, and several reporters adjusting their equipment.
The people around him were all elites from various industries, wearing name tags on their chests and looking on with anticipation.
Nan Xiangwan looked around but didn’t see anyone she recognized. However, everyone else seemed surprised to see her, and some even started live streaming and squeezed over to film her.
The one closest to her must be an internet celebrity; she had all the necessary equipment and even knew how to set up the lighting.
He dashed through the crowd in a flash and called out, “Nan Xiangwan! Are you here to watch the Shenzhou launch too?”
Nan Xiangwan: “Mmm, there are so many people!”
The internet celebrity had a bright smile, but her face was very pale, as if she had been seriously ill.
He escorted Nan Xiangwan and Gu Beihuai inside, bombarding them with questions: “Nan Xiangwan! My name is Wu Ye, and I’m your fan! Can I stand next to you later?”
Gu Beihuai remained silent, a rare occurrence, and quietly followed behind the two.
Nan Xiangwan: “Sure!”
Her voice was quite loud, almost shouting, because there were many people around and it was a bit noisy.
Wu Ye was overjoyed, so much so that his blood rushed to his head and he almost fainted.
Gu Beihuai lent him a hand from behind, a smile on his face.
Wu Ye was flattered and overwhelmed: “No need, no need! I’m fine! Thank you, Tianwang!”
The three walked forward, and Wu Ye asked many questions along the way. It was clear that he was a rational fan who respected his idol’s relationship.
He even occasionally shipped the two of them as a couple…
The live stream originally had only a few hundred viewers, but with the appearance of the Southern King and Northern Emperor and the launch of Shenzhou, the traffic surged instantly, increasing by tens of thousands per second.
“Nan Xiangwan went to the Shenzhou launch site!”
“Gu Tianwang went too!”
“The date between the Southern King and the Northern Emperor is really bizarre. Everyone else goes out for dinner and a movie, but these two go to watch a rocket launch?”
“The subsequent reunion at the Grammys was something we didn’t expect at all…”
The news spread like wildfire, and soon hundreds of thousands of people were crowding into the small live stream room, watching and frantically sending comments.
Wu Ye didn’t even have time to read what the audience was saying; he was completely dizzy and in a state of extreme excitement.
He was so excited to be able to witness the strength of his motherland and also to run into Nan Xiangwan. He was so happy that he almost fainted.
Once the three arrived at their designated location, the launch ceremony officially began.
A series of festive performances began around them, not extravagant, but simply based on the metaphysical sayings of their ancestors, for good luck, and a lively departure for the expedition.
Various media outlets immediately began broadcasting the story and filmed the entire process. Nan Xiangwan stood in the crowd, smiling happily and clapping along with everyone.
Next, the three astronauts headed to the launch tower and officially entered the capsule.
Then the intense preparations began!
For professionals, this process had been practiced thousands of times, but for Nan Xiangwan and others, their hearts were pounding in their throats with tension.
Wu Ye remained silent for a long time; the only sound in the live stream was his exaggerated breathing, clearly indicating that he was so nervous he was about to collapse.
The surroundings were quiet, and everyone waited patiently for the exciting moment.
During the long wait, no one felt bored; everyone gazed at the distant launch tower.
Time ticked by, and finally, after midnight, the launch process began!
The surrounding crowd also began to stir, with shouts of blessings rising and falling.
Gu Beihuai glanced around, then leaned close to Nan Xiangwan’s ear and whispered, “Did you see those three astronauts?”
Nan Xiangwan nodded, her eyes filled with unspoken envy.
Gu Beihuai said with a smile, “Strictly speaking, they belong to the future Aerospace Force, or perhaps they are now.”
Who knows, they might be your future superior!
However, he didn’t say it aloud; he simply waited quietly for the little one’s reaction.
Nan Xiangwan blinked in confusion; she had no idea what the Aerospace Force was.
Gu Beihuai patted her head and rubbed it vigorously: “The Aerospace Force is an extension of the Air Force.”
Nan Xiangwan suddenly looked up: “I can go to space too?”
Gu Beihuai: “You have good natural talent, and with hard work, you will definitely succeed in the future.”
Nan Xiangwan was excited, her cheeks flushing red with excitement once again.
Gu Beihuai’s next words hit her hard: “The female astronaut among the three can carry a 120-kilogram load, even underwater.”
Nan Xiangwan’s pupils contracted sharply, and then she clenched her fist tightly.
Gap!
She needs to work hard!
We can’t afford to waste any more time; double the training tomorrow!
As the two were talking, launch preparations were completed, and the countdown began.
Everyone around was shouting, their exhilarating voices sounding like a thousand troops marching:
5——
4——
3——
2——
1——
Ignition!!
Boom–!!
A massive burst of flame shot into the sky, and a howling heat wave swept over us. The towering structure in the distance emitted an immense amount of heat in an instant, and the rocket shot straight up! Up into the clouds!
Nan Xiangwan’s eardrums vibrated, and she stared in shock at what was in front of her, her mouth half-open.
At that moment, she finally understood what Uncle Gu Boyi had said.
Is this what technology is?
That’s absolutely shocking!
She watched the rocket ascend, break apart, and drift further and further away, leaving a blue trail across the night sky.
Like a comet!
Shenzhou was about to leave this land, fly out of this planet, and head to the brilliant space to explore the vast stars!
Nan Xiangwan stared in disbelief, so shocked that she couldn’t come to her senses.
At that moment, the meaning of science was planted in her heart, a seed of immeasurable greatness.
Gu Beihuai glanced at the sky; the Shenzhou spacecraft was no longer visible, but the little one was still craning her neck, her expression of utter astonishment was truly adorable.
Wu Ye was even more dramatic than her, bursting into tears right there in the live stream!
It’s amazing that a nobody like him was able to witness this moment, guys!
The crowd around them had already begun to celebrate, singing “Ode to the Motherland” loudly, their resounding chorus echoing across the land.
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