At the beginning of the interstellar expedition, there were two factions: Westerners and Easterners. At that time, in order to occupy the planet where there were already aborigines, the West and the East joined forces to fight and successfully made humans the masters of the stars. However, after the interstellar war, the differences in philosophy and tradition between Westerners and Easterners separated the two sides again, and each formed a management organization.

The planets occupied by the Westerners happened to be together, and the Logar Empire was formed, with its capital on the planet Tarst. The planets occupied by the Orientals are relatively separated, so they form a management alliance, also known as the Interstellar Alliance, and the alliance headquarters is on the Vena Star with the most resources.

In general, most of those who are interested in specializing in botany are on the side of the Union. In addition, the capital of the alliance is the star of Venus with the most plants, so there are very few botanists in the West.

But there are exceptions, after all, mankind has experienced a frequent demise and will not limit each other in academic exchanges and economic exchanges. Therefore, there are also Westerners who love botany and will choose to go to Vena Star for further study and study botany.

This doctor, Merck, is one of the experts in botany. Of course, he is not at the top level compared to the level of the Orientals, but it is more than enough for him to teach Jon.

"Mommy......" Jon looked at Flaney, his eyes full of doubt, what was Mommy thinking?

Flaney smiled tearfully and said to Jon, "Son, haven't you always wanted to pursue a career in botany?" This Dr. Merck, the best botanist in our empire, if he is willing to take you as an apprentice, you will have a better chance of learning in the future. Why don't you go and bow to the teacher? ”

Jon stood stunned, unsure of what to do next.

"Lord God, I'm so afraid."

Lei Siqian was melancholy, she was also afraid, but such a good opportunity, if she missed this village, there would be no such shop. A botanist taught Jon that they would know how to pollinate. This full space of flowers can grow into fruit.

Such a temptation, not to mention Jon, who is only eight years old, even Lei Siqian can't resist it!

"Uh...... Or you just agree first, see what they have in mind, you don't apprentice, what if she finds other opportunities to toss you? ”

Jon hesitated, all this was in Merck's eyes, but Jon's rude performance didn't make him angry.

Merck took off one of her glasses, put them back in her breast pocket, and looked at Jon with a smile on her face.

"Hurry, go!" Flaney was anxious, urging Jon to step forward.

Jon walked up unconsciously, in a daze, and performed a common Western apprenticeship ceremony, calling out "teacher".

Merck smiled and went to her pocket again, this time pulling out a ring.

"You put this ring on, give you three days to pack your things, and then move to Tarst. This ring has a storage function, as well as a recognition function, and only with the ring can I open the door to my laboratory, remember not to lose it. At least keep it on your hand if you can. ”

The ring is large, the ring is square, and the face is engraved with a winged Pegasus with a snake at its feet. The band looked ordinary, without any carving, but as soon as Jon put the ring on his finger, the ring automatically became smaller, just wrapped around his finger, and it didn't fall off at all.

"Memory Metal!" Jon exclaimed.

Merck nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, you even know memory metal, it seems that you are not a person who only knows how to read to death." Your interest is botany, but science knows no boundaries. Any science needs to be dabbled in a little bit in order to complement the subject you are interested in. ”

Seeing that Merck was so satisfied with Jon, Flaney also kept giggling happily. When Merck explained a few words and left, Flaney hurriedly packed all the fruits on the table that had not been touched and gave them to Merck to take away.

Merck dismissed her kindness, smiled and pointed at Jon, "Give it to him, I'm afraid I haven't eaten fruit at a young age." There's no shortage of this stuff in my place, that's what I'm working on. ”

Flaney suddenly realized, and looked at Jon with a look of shame, in order to save money, she had always kept the family's expenses very tight, and indeed she had never given her son this natural food once.

Merck was soon gone, leaving only Flaney and Jon in the house, and silence remained.

Jon doesn't know what to do with his mother, and Flenny is saddened by Jon's imminent departure.

But Flenny quickly cheered up, patted his face, and said to Jon with a forced smile: "Merck is my mother's former teacher, but he used to study genetics, although he changed careers later, he is also the best botanist in our empire." Mom can't afford to hire a botanist from the Alliance, so you'll be on your own in the future. ”

Jon felt very uncomfortable, and his feelings for Flaney had been swaying from side to side. He loved his mother, but he couldn't believe it. Now hearing his mother's statement makes him feel bitter again.

Thinking back to the time when they were at home, Flaney and Walker always put themselves first. No matter what he wants or wants to do, Flaney and Walker will support him as soon as possible, unconditionally.

Thinking of this, Jon had a sour nose and his eyes were foggy, and tears quickly gathered in his eyes. Seeing this, Flaney crouched down and hugged him gently.

"Child, we are with you wherever you are. Don't be afraid, everyone has to go through such stages. The age of your apprentice is already considered old, and I am not good, I didn't find out about your hobby earlier. Remember, I love you, and Walker loves you too. ”

Jon couldn't control himself anymore and burst into tears, his hands tightly wrapped around Flaney's neck, as if he wanted to turn all the grievances of the past few months into tears.

There was a light rain in the space, and even Lei Siqian was moved by Flaney. Lei Siqian felt that she was quite useless like this, so she cried and scolded: "Isn't it an American drama, how can it be like a Korean drama!" Westerners really hate it, why do they like to express their feelings so bluntly. ”

Back in the room after crying, Jon packed up his things with mixed feelings. Lei Siqian calmed down and reminded Jon what to bring.

Jon silently cleaned up, suddenly stopped, and sighed.

"You and Mom care about me, but you care for me in different ways."

Lei Siqian was stunned: "How is it different?" ”