"I'm back."

DiDi ...... The fingerprint reader sounded a crisp chip, and the anti-theft door with a small advertisement slid open.

Zhou Jing returned home with a tired face and a small cake box in his hand.

The full-length mirror next to the door reflects his appearance, with simple short hair, delicate appearance, Sven Wen, white clothes, black pants and leather shoes, and a serious job suit.

Today is another day of interview for job hunting, as a fresh graduate of a secondary university, his grade point has not passed the excellent line, and he can only apply for the quota of higher education institutions independently.

The competition for employment in Xihai City is becoming more and more fierce, and it is not easy to find a job with standard academic qualifications, and today I have gained a bunch of "go back and wait for the news" that my ears are numb, Zhou Jing's mood is not wavering, and he is already a toad who wants to eat swan meat - he is used to it.

Skillfully changing into slippers, Zhou Jing suddenly found that the home was a little too quiet.

At this point in time, the house should be filled with the noise of younger siblings and the loud TV sound that my mother used to turn up when she was watching dramas in the afternoon, but at this moment, the usually noisy room was quiet.

"Is no one home?"

Zhou Jing muttered quietly and bypassed the door cabinet, only to find that his parents and siblings were all sitting quietly at the dining table, turning their heads to look at each other.

There was no food on the minimalist table, only the yellowing bouquet of daffodils in the glass vase on the table, swaying gently.

Zhou Jing was stunned by this scene.

What is the situation of the family public trial conference? Could it be that I secretly played cards with my brother yesterday and won all his pocket money, and the incident happened?

But the two brothers who moved out to live have also come back, and it has only been eight days since the last family gathering, and everyone usually only gets together once a month or two, so they won't get together for this little thing......

At this time, her mother Zhao Jing spoke, and her tone seemed to be the same as usual, but her voice was faintly trembling.

"Third child, how was your interview today?"

Hearing this, Zhou Jing suppressed the doubts in his heart, shook his head and said: "It's still like that, you know, many basic positions are occupied by mechanical workers now, and I am a new graduate with no work experience, and it is too difficult to find a job." ”

"What about you...... What are your plans? ”

This kind of thing seems to have been said a long time ago, have you forgotten? Zhou Jing was a little strange, but he still mentioned it again:

"It's hard to find a job with a standard degree, and I've applied for a higher education institution and want to get a higher level of education. If you can't find a job during this period, you can only borrow money from your tuition...... But don't worry, I'll be back when I work in the future. ”

Zhou Jing explained in a whisper, untied his tie, ripped off his collar, and sat down in the only empty seat left at the dining table.

He placed the cake box in his hand on the table and pushed it towards his three minor siblings.

"Well, I've bought you the cake."

"Wow, thank you, third brother!" "The third brother is the best!" "I bought it with my pocket money! Only I can eat it! ”

The three younger siblings cheered, mixed with a discordant voice, and hurriedly unpacked the box together to compete for the cake.

Zhou Jing smiled, then turned his head to look at his father, mother and two elder brothers, and found that the four of them looked very serious.

Hmm, the atmosphere is weird, why are you staring at me, even if I'm handsome, don't keep watching......

Zhou Jing couldn't help but wonder and said: "Why did everyone arrive today, you still have such an expression, has something happened?" ”

Father Zhou Wei'an let out a long breath from his nose, and his voice was low: "Have you seen the news, the newly developed habitable planet of the community government has started a new round of immigration, because the number of active applicants is not enough this time, so it began to randomly select forced immigrants." ”

“…… I know that. Zhou Jing nodded, and his heart suddenly chuckled.

Zhou Wei'an said in a deep voice: "Our family has been selected and has to bear a forced immigration quota...... Your future plans need to be changed. ”

When the words fell, Zhou Jing's expression froze, and his eyes slowly widened.

He finally understood why his family was so abnormal today.

Forced Immigration ...... I didn't expect this kind of low-probability thing to fall on my own head.

Since the age of interstellar navigation, dozens of countries that have walked out of the home planet have formed the "Interstellar United Community", which has become the supreme ruling government of human civilization, coordinated the development of the entire human civilization, and began to feverishly expand interstellar.

As the ships of human civilization cruise through the stellar systems, more and more habitable planets are incorporated into the territory of civilization.

People and leeks have many things in common, and they are endless, but only if the seeds are planted. And each new colonized planet needs a lot of manpower to develop and reproduce, so under the decision of the interstellar united community, leeks are transplanted...... The interstellar immigration system was established.

One such option is "forced immigration".

If the number of interstellar immigrants who apply for the initiative is not enough, countries may randomly select those who meet the criteria in the nearest "surrounding planet" to carry out forced immigration. When there is a family in the lottery, it is up to the family to decide which member will be responsible for the compulsory immigration quota.

About half a month ago, the authoritative media of this planet broadcast relevant news, reporting that the number of active immigrants on the new planet has not yet reached the standard, and the planet where I live is just within the scope of this forced immigration.

Zhou Jing didn't pay attention to it at the time, because compared to the population of the entire planet, the number of forced immigrants is limited, and the chance of "winning the lottery" is slim, and he thinks it has nothing to do with him.

But I didn't expect this kind of thing to be really bumped into by my own family.

"It's not so moldy......"

Zhou Jing's mood sank.

He knew very well that although human civilization had left its home planet, today's glorious civilization was created by interstellar immigrants, and the inhabitants of all colonized planets were originally immigrants for generations...... But this is the glory of civilization, but it is not necessarily a good thing for individual interstellar immigrants.

Interstellar immigrants are not allowed to leave the new planet at will within the specified number of years, and the communication and transportation technology of human civilization has not made leaps and bounds for many years, so for ordinary people, colonized planets are like isolated islands.

At present, only high-precision technology can communicate across the planet, which is not easy to open to ordinary people, while the civil base station can only be connected to the intranet of the planet, which is equivalent to the local area network of the planet as a unit, and the ordinary people of the two planets can hardly communicate.

In addition, due to the limitations of spacecraft technology and transportation technology, the cost of cross-planetary voyage is extremely high, and it is difficult for ordinary people to afford. As a result, although human civilization has entered the interstellar age for many years, the interstellar population circulation rate is still extremely low, and it is generally only when new planets are opened up that there are large-scale immigrants organized by various countries.

Therefore, in the lives of ordinary people, interstellar migration is like a break from the past life - having to leave a familiar planet and come to a strange world, separated from friends and relatives, and separated from the news, and left alone and helpless.

The vast majority of people will only live on one planet for the rest of their lives.

Being selected for forced immigration means that one of you will leave the planet, and it may be difficult for you to see the rest of your family for the rest of your life...... And listening to Zhou Wei'an's meaning, this candidate is obviously himself.

Zhou Jing took a deep breath: "So...... Did I get drawn? ”

Zhou Wei'an knocked on the table and said solemnly: "It's not important, the problem now is that our family must have someone to accept forced immigration." And we've already discussed it, and only you're the best fit for this spot. ”

“…… But I wasn't consulted about it. ”

Zhou Jing pursed his lips, and his mood was indescribably complicated.

He has lived on this planet for twenty years, and he has never thought of leaving, and even his family should not make decisions for him in such a major event related to his future life.

"But who else is suitable but you?!"

Zhou Wei'an's voice became louder.

When Zhou Jing heard this, he turned his head to look at his eldest brother.

The eldest brother has the temperament of an elite in the workplace, and pushed the gold-wire glasses, and his tone was calm:

"Third child, you know me, I have worked in Yinhao Group for several years, leading the development of several new projects in the financial products department. It is not my turn to forcibly emigrate for someone like me, who already has a certain position on this planet, and I can't put down my career to do it for you...... You get the idea, right? ”

"I understand."

Zhou Jing nodded and turned his head to look at the second brother.

The second brother suddenly felt like he had been caught by fire, and he almost jumped up directly, and hurriedly waved his hand, speaking incoherently:

"Third child, you know me! I took the exam for three years before I was admitted to a national institution of higher learning, and next year I will go to the capital for further study, and when I graduate later, I can find a high-paying career in the local area, and I can settle down and live in the capital! The government must have made a mistake, forced immigration should never be my turn, how can I give up the great future that I have won so hard! ”

Zhou Jing pursed his lips and withdrew his gaze from the second brother.

He turned his head to look at the other three minor siblings, the eldest was only ten years old and the youngest was five years old, and the bear children obviously did not meet the criteria for forced immigration.

Yes, everyone has the right reasons, so I'm the only one left with the best candidate......

In the families of the interstellar society, the adult children are basically separated. The eldest brother and the second brother have their own futures, only they are stuck in a position that is not up or down, and not long after graduation, they have not found a job...... What Interstellar Immigration Bureau likes most is his young and young labor force who has no stable career or job in the local area.

Zhou Jing was silent for a while.

He was originally unhappy that his family didn't discuss with him, but after looking around, he didn't know who to be angry with.

Dismantle the parents and convince one of them to go? Turtle turtle, this is too filial......

Besides, my father has a career and connections in the local area, and if he is willing to go, he will not let himself be on the top of the compulsory immigration quota.

What about immigrating with the whole family and living on another planet? It's also unlikely, everyone has already stated that they are not willing to give up the future of this planet, and it is impossible to leave with them.

So, it seems that he can only bear this quota and sacrifice for his family?

Zhou Jing suddenly remembered something, and he was looking forward to it, and hurriedly asked his father:

"By the way, you are a public official and have special treatment, can you submit an application to the Interstellar Immigration Bureau to cancel our family's compulsory immigration quota?"

Although there are many children in the family, they are not a common "rice worm" family in the interstellar society, and their father Zhou Wei'an has a job and is a grassroots cadre in the Chidu Republic...... The power is small, but it is an official functionary.

According to the provisions of compulsory immigration, those who work in the governments of the member countries of the United Star Community can submit an application for exemption to the Interstellar Immigration Bureau if their families are selected for forced immigration. As long as some conditions and criteria are met, the quota of compulsory immigration can be legally and compliantly exempted.

In Zhou Jing's opinion, the best result is naturally to directly exempt the quota, so that no one has to leave...... And only Zhou Wei'an has such a right in the family.

However, when he heard these words, Zhou Wei'an's face changed, and he scolded:

"Nonsense, as a public official, I have to take the lead in responding to the call, how can I go against the immigration policy!"

"But this is your legitimate right and right, why don't you use it, maybe you can try it and succeed, then I don't have to immigrate and leave......"

Zhou Jing's tone was a little anxious, it was related to his future life, and he couldn't ignore it.

But before he finished speaking, Zhou Wei'an interrupted him and frowned:

"It's just that 'theoretically' you can be exempted from the immigration quota, and I don't say that you also understand that whether the application can be approved depends not only on the actual family situation, but also on the level of the position...... Those who are eligible for exemption will not be selected, and those who can be selected for compulsory immigration will basically not be able to pass the review. You understand what's going on, right? ”

Zhou Jing understood this truth, but he didn't want to give up, so he didn't give up:

"But even if the probability is low, it's ...... to give it a try"

"Enough!"

Zhou Wei'an slapped the table and shouted in a deep voice: "Third child, you have always been very sensible, so I will tell you directly...... Recently, my department is going to be replaced, and I was brushed off the first two times, but this time the qualifications and resume are finally enough, and I have a good chance to move forward. At this time, my family won the lottery, but I did not take the lead in responding to the immigration policy, what do my leaders and colleagues think of me? I've been waiting for so many years and can't take a risk at this time! ”

Zhou Jing's expression was stunned for a moment, and he looked at his father, as if he knew each other for the first time.

The United Star Community government needs interstellar expansion, so responding to immigration policies has long been politically correct.

It is no secret that if there are immigrant members in a family, in addition to the official immigration welfare subsidies, there are many unwritten unwritten rules to support and potentially compensate those with interstellar migrants in the family, especially public officials.

And trying to shirk the responsibility of forced immigration, although it will not be targeted, but some good things will not take him into account, this thing varies from person to person.

He understood that Zhou Wei'an was worried about affecting his career, and would rather sit back and watch him be forcibly immigrated than try to exercise his legitimate rights and interests to protect his family.

If he immigrates by himself, then his father's promotion is not only an opportunity, but may become a certainty.

Zhou Jing understood his father's subtext, and an indescribable loss welled up in his heart.

Perhaps, Zhou Wei'an didn't think it was bad luck, but felt that it was a blessing from heaven.

- There are six children in the family, and one of the children can be used to travel far away in exchange for the career promotion that he has been looking forward to for many years, and he can also use the name of official policy to persuade himself to accept the "gift" with peace of mind......

So obviously you can submit an application and try not to separate your family, but Zhou Wei'an is unwilling to do so, this is the real reason.

The two looked at each other, and the air seemed to freeze, falling into a tense silence.

The mother next to her opened her mouth several times, but she didn't know how to interject.

As if sensing the stiffness of the atmosphere, the three younger siblings gradually stopped making noise, and their curious eyes turned back and forth on Zhou Jing and their father Zhou Wei'an.

The five-year-old brother had cake cream on his lips, his eyes widened, he looked at Zhou Jing ignorantly, and asked puzzledly:

"Third brother, did Dad upset you?"

“…… Eat your cake, buy it with your pocket money, if you don't eat it, I'll eat it. ”

"Wow dream! I won't give you a piece! The younger brother hurriedly buried his face in the cake.

Zhou Jing crossed the back of his little brother's head and barely pulled out a smile.

The younger brothers and sisters are still ignorant and don't understand what happened, Zhou Jing didn't plan to explain, it's enough for them adults to worry about this kind of thing.

Zhou Wei'an coughed and opened his mouth to break the silence:

"It's a coercive policy, and even if you don't want to go, the official people will take coercive measures. Besides, it's not a bad thing for young people to go out and break in, so don't resist it. Think about it, anyway, if you don't find a job now, as long as you go to immigrate, the government's welfare will directly assign you a job, and it will save you the trouble of applying for higher education, isn't it good, you don't have to worry about your livelihood in this life. ”

Zhou Jing was silent for a while, and said in a low voice: "I know that immigration benefits are very good...... But I still want to stay. ”

"But it's not up to you to say, you have to immigrate, and you can only immigrate, I'm not discussing with you!" Zhou Wei'an knocked the table, and his tone was a little irritable.

“…… Don't you feel the slightest bit sorry? Zhou Jing couldn't help but ask.

Zhou Wei'an's voice became louder: "Joke, what am I sorry for?" I raised you so much, and I owe you it? If you don't go, who will? The eldest and second have a stable future, is it possible to let your mother go, or let me go? Oh, you mean to force me to submit an exemption application to USCIS, asking me not to care about my career and give up the promotion I have been waiting for for so many years? Don't be too selfish! ”

Zhou Jing looked at his father silently.

I don't know whether to feel sorry for myself or for the other person.

Mother Zhao Jing hurriedly played a round: "Okay, okay, what your father said is angry." ”

Zhou Jing turned his head to look over: "Then what do you think?" ”

"I ...... Alas. Zhao Jing's fingers were twisted together, and he said entangledly: "Third child, if you want to open something, your father at least has one sentence right, it's not that we want you to emigrate, it's the official policy...... And Mom knows that you are the most family-oriented, and now is the time when the family needs you, so ......"

"That's right, the family needs you to pay, brother, you should do your brother a favor." The second brother couldn't wait to interject, his expression was a little cramped, and his tone was twisted: "Moreover, if you promise to immigrate, maybe the list of grants in institutions of higher learning will have my name......"

"I'm back in my room!"

Zhou Jing Huoran stood up, strode back to his room, and slammed the door.

The family members at the table looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a while.

There was silence for a while before they whispered to each other.

"The third child will agree, right? I don't want to be dragged to immigrate, and I haven't secured my bursary yet......"

"Can you speak? is so straightforward, it is easy for the third child to misunderstand. ”

"But he's the most suitable, help me what's wrong......"

"The third child has always taken care of his family, he just can't accept this impact for the time being, give him a little time, he will agree......"

In the deliberately muffled voice of conversation, the narcissus on the table shook slightly, and a piece of withered yellow petals fluttered and fell.