20 Laba porridge

"In the stage of creating a crisis for the 'nascent civilization', driving civilizations on different planets to kill each other is an important way to maximize the efficiency of control command development." This is the improvement proposal made by the N-star consciousness to the "Stellar Project".

At this time, Miller and Gao Jie had already bid farewell to the "housekeeper" and came to the commander's room. Gao Jie did not thank the N-star consciousness for his suggestion, and only ended the meeting with a "goodbye".

"It's a pity that this can't be done with the current technology of the earth, and the cost doesn't allow it." Gao Jie obviously disagrees with the idea of aliens, "I have simulated this kind of idea before, and it will take too many resources to realize, and traditional methods will not work. ”

"You're terrible!" Miller said, "Even beyond the idea of aliens, how many possibilities did you really consider?" You say that traditional methods don't work, is there another way? ”

"Let's not talk about this for now, now we need to quickly sort out the current methods......" Gao Jie pointed to the information on the PDA and said, at this time she seemed very anxious. Miller discovered Gao Jie's impatience, and he wanted to appease him, but he also understood the kind of anxious mentality that was about to be completed—even a person with strong psychological qualities like Gao Jie could not avoid it, not to mention that Miller himself was not qualified to say anything based on his own experience.

Gao Jie busily checked every piece of information on the PDA, which was the specific implementation of the plan submitted by the research team and the technical team, especially including "how to give birth to new humans", "which language new humans use", "how to measure the development of new human civilization", "how to create a crisis" and the most critical "how to harvest control instructions".

Miller looked at the dense text, knotted his eyebrows, and said to Gao Jie in a suspicious tone: "Can't these be left to those guys on the earth to choose?" ”

"If you still want to save your son, I suggest that you cooperate with me to read these quickly, and then filter out a few best options." Gao Jie's response was direct and ruthless, which made Miller's body tremble, and just when he was about to wonder if the other party wanted to defy his supreme authority as the commander, Gao Jie explained in time: "We are doing this to show others the willingness to take the initiative to take responsibility, so that they will not have so much psychological pressure when making decisions or implementing plans, so that the probability of success of the 'Star Project' will increase." After Gao Jie finished speaking, he immediately buried his head and continued to read the information on the PDA.

"I see." Miller, who suddenly realized, couldn't help but be convinced, and buried his head, staring at the various information on the PDA and falling into thought, and the uneasiness in his heart gradually dissipated.

……

Over the next five days, Gao and Miller evaluated hundreds of proposals, prioritized three to five implementation drafts for each issue framework, and declared that the final decision was in the hands of the planet.

It's the sixth day, January 14th. Miller barely stretched out his bloodshot eyes, pulled the PDA interface back to the program directory again, and asked, "...... The inspection is done by AI...... So what's next? There are no new proposals at the moment. ”

"Sleep for two days, you deserve it," Gao Jie said, yawning, "and empty your mind and don't think about these things." With that, she turned off her PDA and left the commander's room and walked towards her cabin. Shortly after Gao Jie left the room, Miller finally fell asleep on the table.

Gao Jie, who was walking in the corridor, met many busy figures, and also passed by their eyes, and at the same time, the empty brain also felt the temperature contained in these eyes—envy, jealousy, sympathy, resentment, indifference, mockery...... Gao Jie didn't care at all, but there was still a unique look that showed a clear difference from the others: ignoring - from Wang Chen, who hurriedly disappeared around the corner.

Before Gao Jie had time to think about whether that ignoring look was because she really didn't see herself, she had already returned to her cabin. Close the door, close the curtains, turn on the PDA again, and browse the general contents of Project Stars......

"It's almost done......"

The sleepy eyes could no longer withstand the challenge of sleepiness, but after reading the catalog, Gao Jie fell asleep with PDA in her arms - this night, she has been sleeping for three days.

……

On January 17, 2100, a crisp bell signaled that someone was visiting, and when Gao Jie opened the hatch, he was greeted by a unique aroma.

“Long time no see！ Gao.” Ryan's characteristic magnetic tone was heard, accompanied by a cloud of white mist.

"Ah, hello, Ryan...... W-This won't be? After Gao Jie said hello, he couldn't help but be a little surprised when he looked at the thing in Ryan's hand - it was actually a bowl of laba porridge. yes, it's today. After sighing, he welcomed Ryan into the cabin.

"The supplies sent before happened to have the materials, so I tried to do it according to the method that Wang (Chen) taught me."

"Thanks, I can't imagine that you can eat this on the space station." Gao Jie took a small sip of laba porridge, "It tastes good, good craftsmanship, Ruian!" ”

"It's a pleasure! Wang (Chen) said that not many Chinese now care about what they should eat on this day. ”

"Well, he's right. However, my husband still attaches great importance to these traditional customs, and he used to buy me porridge from the restaurant when he was in Laba. As she spoke, she took another sip, "By the way, you mentioned Wang Chen, how is he doing these days?" I'm a little worried about his state. This is true, but what worries Gao Jie more is Wang Chen's attitude towards herself.

Ryan's face slowly sank, but Gao Jie judged that nothing bad should have happened, and sure enough, he said, "He has also developed a plan to solve the crisis in five years, hoping to compete with yours." ”

"It's not like his style, did anyone come up with an idea for him? Wait a minute...... Could it be you? Gao Jie was not surprised when he heard it, but his eyes suddenly sharpened.

Ryan shrugged, "Ahhhh Yes, I helped him come up with the idea, but it was also for his good. ”

"Understood." Gao Jie understood Ryan's intentions, if it weren't for his assistance, Wang Chen would definitely fall into a very extreme state.

"But I told him that if his plan can't compete with yours, he will fully support the 'Star Project' with me and do a good job of backing up, and he agreed!"

"Thank you so much! One less worry. Gao Jie thanked him sincerely, "But why do you want to involve yourself to support me fully?" I always feel like you don't approve of my proposal. ”

Ryan smiled wryly, "Ah, you can see that...... I recently thought about a lot of things when I was helping Wang (Chen) prepare the materials, including the cruel practice of 'regularly cleaning up the nascent human civilization', and I remember your explanation of 'not allowing them to develop uncontrollably', which still makes sense. I remember a movie or comic about humans sending cockroaches to Mars, and then indulging them to develop, and finally the cockroaches continued to evolve and counterattacked the earth...... What's your name......

"Terra formars."

"Yes, yes, there is also a game that says: there is an ancient mysterious mechanical civilization that goes to the galaxy every tens of thousands of years to eliminate all intelligent civilizations, in order to prevent the intelligent civilization from finally developing intelligent machines that can destroy the entire universe, that is called ......"

"Mass Effect."

Ryan smiled with satisfaction: "Haha...... Alas, it seems that you thought about it earlier and more comprehensively than I did, so you see, I have no doubts about your plan at all. ”

Gao Jie also smiled and said humbly: "I still want to thank you for enlightening Wang Chen and persuading him to assist me." ”

Laba porridge slowly bottomed out, and the two chatted about something else, and Ryan said goodbye and left.

"Looks like you did want to go ahead of us...... Where do I know about games and movies......" Gao Jie muttered to herself, holding the "PDC Research Project Materials" in her hand, which contained the contents of all the research projects of her husband and her from elementary school to university.

——

January 20, 2100, is an important day for many people aboard the Minerva space station.

"Let's get started." In the communication room, the three correspondents witnessed the moment when the commander pressed the transmission button, but they didn't notice Mi Li's somewhat sad face, as if to say, "This is not the same."

"It's expected to take 42 minutes." The correspondent reports on the duration of the transmission.

The progress bar slowly fills the long box, gradually filling it up, and for 42 minutes of slow, quiet time, the eyes of the four people always follow the progress bar, like children staring at the water in the pool, expectant, nervous, anxious, excited...... Finally......

"Transfer Ends...... Ahem......" said the correspondent, his voice a little hoarse. It was quiet again, and the three communicators waited for the commander's response.

After a long time, Miller's gaze finally took off the screen: "Everyone, you have worked hard. Continue to do a good job in telecommunications control. Notify me immediately if there is a response, with the highest priority. ”

"Understood." ””

What was transmitted in these 42 minutes was the plan of Gao Jie and Wang Chen—the plan to save human civilization.

"Next...... It's just waiting. Miller whispered as he left the communications room.

On the other hand, Gao Jie is personally thanking every staff member who has given suggestions and proposals for the "Stars Project", as the main planner of the program, her proposed framework is full of creativity but implementation, which is incredible, and has received the affirmation and support of most members of the space station.

As for Wang Chen's plan, although it is not optimistic, according to people who have seen it, the plan is also one of the best in a million, if it is not compared with Gao Jie's "Star Plan", his plan also has a lot of merits, but the details are much more difficult to achieve, and a small number of links cannot withstand scrutiny. Considering that Wang Chen completed the scheme design in only one week, it is a miracle to have such an achievement.

With their actions and achievements, the two Chinese on the Minerva space station once again proved the truth of an educational power, and no matter whose plan will be implemented and used in the end - or eliminated, they have made their own contribution to all mankind.

When the two proposals reached Earth, the briefings were quickly sent to the United Nations Space Command, and ironically, some of them thought they had gotten the wrong briefings. In the consciousness of many decision-makers, they never expected that the Minerva space station - this remote corner of the place received a plan to advise the fate of the earth, at a time when the idea of fugitiveism is becoming more and more prevalent, the Minerva space station is the closest place to the place of escape, and the people who could have been content with the status quo suddenly send a plan to save the earth's civilization - or two, it can be said that it slapped the fugitives in the face.

Soon, the world's top scientists were brought together for a small discussion of the two proposals, which was attended by policymakers and military representatives, and the discussions lasted 10 days, the results of which were sent to the Minerva space station on January 31.

——

"Gao, the Earth side has replied to our plan." Miller approached Gao Jie, who judged from his expression and tone that it was definitely not bad news.

"What was their decision?" Gao Jie asked, in fact, she had already guessed the result.

"The 'Stars Project' has been endorsed by the majority of the people, especially the military representatives. Wang (Chen)'s plan has also received a lot of praise, but I don't think you can compete in the end. Miller replied, "They decided to do the final deliberations in half a month, and with your encouragement, some think tanks on the planet are also working on their own plans." ”

"Looks like it's going well." Gao Jie nodded and said, "Any other information?" ”

"Yes, and that's what we're most concerned about." Miller handed his PDA to Gao Jie, "This is a message from them, you can take a look at these two items." ”

Gao Jie silently reads the text to which Miller is referring to: "...... The United Nations Space Command will give the highest level of credit to the planners of the programme...... pledged to guarantee the safety of their families and to prioritize the evacuation of their families in the event of a possible escape......" The other is: "...... The United Nations Space Command can adequately meet the economic needs of individuals, families and industries on Earth for programme planners......"

Miller was a little surprised when he saw that Gao Jie was sullen after reading it: "Not very happy? ”

"No, it's not." Gao Jie denied, "I always feel ...... We were seen through. ”

"Do you think so?"

"Hmm...... It's okay, let's remember not to be arrogant. ”

"You're still so cautious," Miller said admiringly...... "but for now, relax." ”

"Yes, I can finally relax...... Gao Jie stretched, and the tense muscles in his body relaxed, "I have to say, such a long time of hard work has finally paid off." Gao Jie stared at the promise to "promise to ensure the safety of his family and give priority to evacuating his family in the event of a possible escape", showing a long-lost, natural, and relieved smile. She slowly leaned back in her chair, looked up at the ceiling, and said to Miller in a good mood:

"Our family...... It's finally safe. ”