"Audience friends, I miss you guys!"

The signature joyful sound rang out.

Feng Gong, who was dressed in bright red, came out of the audience under the stage and greeted everyone present.

"No, after all these years, why are you still saying this."

The host on the stage joked with a smile.

In the midst of laughter, the sketch program of the Spring Festival Gala officially began.

Zhang Xingyang sat in the audience and applauded enthusiastically.

It was the first time he had participated in such an event in so many years.

In the previous life, everyone's entertainment was basically in the virtual world.

It's rare to have a real-life evening event like this.

Even the Spring Festival Gala, in the 60th session, has been moved to the virtual world.

Don't say it, the Spring Festival Gala has a second spring in the virtual world.

The original Spring Festival Gala has been criticized for many years and is boring.

But after entering the virtual world, it brought more joy to everyone.

Because in the virtual world, intelligent AI can generate the content that everyone wants to see according to their preferences.

Of course, Zhang Xingyang participated in public activities this time, of course, not just to relax.

I also came with a mission.

Advertise the new heavy-duty rocket they have developed, as well as the manned lunar landing program.

"Today, there are very special guests on our show."

The rhetoric of the good-looking hostess aroused everyone's curiosity at the scene and in front of the TV.

The people who can be on this stage are basically celebrities.

Are there any other guests who can be considered special?

"Let's invite Zhang Xingyang, chief designer of the heavy-duty rocket and deputy commander-in-chief of the Shenzhou 5 mission headquarters!"

Zhang Xingyang stood up from his seat and first said hello to everyone present.

After that, he walked on the stage and began to introduce the content of manned spaceflight.

Several different models were already ready on stage.

Including a model of the Tiangong-1 space station, which was launched just a few months ago.

As well as a model of a heavy rocket that has not yet been named, which will be used for a future manned landing on the moon.

"Chief Designer Zhang, can you introduce these to us in turn?"

"Of course."

Zhang Xingyang first pointed to the space station model that was ranked first and said:

"This is a model of Tiangong-1, which we launched more than two months ago,

Now it's flying in space above us. ”

"Within this year, we will complete the first unmanned docking and manned docking in China."

"And accomplish the feat of astronauts working in orbit for a long time!"

The host smiled at this time and asked:

"Chief Designer Zhang, we all have something we are very curious about.

Is it true that working in space for a long time will make you taller? ”

Although the speed of development of the Internet has been rapid in recent years.

Especially thanks to the development of communication technology.

Wireless network technology, the world is even more developed.

But not everyone has access to the Internet.

Compared with the mobile Internet era, everyone is a netizen, but it is still different.

There is still a lack of ways to understand some information.

Especially where expertise is involved.

"People in space do grow taller for a short time."

"But this is mainly because the microgravity environment in space will make the human spine lose its original pressure and elongate a little."

"It's not really getting taller, it's actually going to be back to its original height when you get to the ground."

"It seems that my dream of increasing height is unattainable on earth."

The host, who was not too tall, answered at this time.

"But if it's on the moon, is it possible for me to get taller?"

"Didn't you say that the moon has lower gravity?"

"When will we be able to go to the moon? Maybe I'll be able to grow a little taller. ”

Zhang Xingyang walked up to the heavy rocket and said:

"The moon has about one-sixth the gravity of the earth, and theoretically you would be a little higher on the moon than on the earth."

"This is the heavy rocket that we are about to use for a manned landing on the moon."

The cameras all point to the thick rocket in the center of the stage.

Heavy rockets are a bit fatter compared to conventional three-stage rockets.

Mainly because the rocket engine of the first stage is much larger.

It uses a 500-ton liquid oxygen kerosene engine that has just been developed.

The first stage rocket used 13 such big guys!

"A new heavy-duty rocket with an unprecedented 6470 tons!"

"Enough to transport our astronauts to the moon hundreds of thousands of miles away!"

Zhang Xingyang did not elaborate on the specific data of the rocket.

After all, this is not a technology sharing session, just a brief introduction.

"What kind of level is this in the world?"

The moderator's question also represents the voice of many people.

What kind of level is this?

After all, not everyone knows enough about rockets.

"Before this, the strongest thrust in the world was the Saturn V rocket."

"More than 30 years ago, it was Saturn V that first sent astronauts to the moon."

"But the thrust of the Saturn V is only 3,400 tons, which is almost half of ours!"

"If you look at the world for twenty years, there will be no rocket that surpasses it!"

Zhang Xingyang's words, if it was placed ten years ago, even five years ago.

will be considered arrogant by everyone.

After all, there were no domestic manned rockets at that time.

Not to mention a heavy manned moon rocket.

But now, everyone is a little skeptical at best.

After all, manned spaceflight has been completed, and multi-person multi-day experiments in orbit have been completed.

Even just finished the launch of the space station.

In everyone's mind, the development of aerospace in China in recent years has been very fast.

If you keep up at this speed, you may not be able to catch up.

"We have developed a very detailed schedule for the manned lunar landing program."

"Before 2015, we will establish a permanent scientific research base on the moon and complete the long-term stationing of personnel!"

Zhang Xingyang talked a little about the several time nodes of the manned lunar landing program.

It left a deep imprint in the hearts of the audience and the audience in front of the TV.

The moon has an extraordinary meaning in the hearts of the Chinese people.

Especially on a day like the Spring Festival, when the family is reunited.

It has aroused the reverie of many people.

Although the moon could not be seen on this day, it did not prevent everyone from using their imagination.

Imagine what it would be like to be on the moon.

"This is a model of the lunar rover to be launched this year, and the name of the lunar rover has not yet been chosen, and we plan to carry out an online naming voting activity."

Zhang Xingyang pointed to the model of the lunar rover next to the heavy manned lunar landing rocket and said:

"The voting campaign will start next week, when people can choose to support their favorite name."

This voting activity is also to increase everyone's participation in space activities.

Especially nowadays, there are more and more domestic aerospace activities, and more and more attention has been paid to them.

Choosing a name to vote can also be regarded as increasing everyone's sense of participation.

In fact, Zhang Xingyang has also proposed more ways to improve everyone's sense of participation.

For example, everyone can fill out a paragraph online, and it will be carried to the moon by Chang'e-2.

These don't take up much data capacity, even if it's a million people's messages, after careful calculation, it may only be 100MB of data.

But in the end, this plan was not adopted.

It is believed that the first lunar landing would increase the burden on the system and increase the probability of failure.

However, it is also believed that this is a good way to increase the sense of public participation, and the follow-up technology is more mature and can use this solution.

"Thank you Chief Designer Zhang for the introduction for us."

"Since time immemorial, we have imagined and celebrated the moon."

"Now, we have hope of landing on this planet."

In the host's impassioned tone, this part of the show is over.

Back in the audience, the table where I am located is basically scientific researchers from research institutes or aerospace systems.

After seeing Zhang Xingyang sitting back, they asked one after another.

"What's it like to be on stage?"

"Are you nervous about facing the camera?"

Everyone is actually a tech nerd, and it is rare to have such experience of participating in a show in public.

Especially on such a large occasion.

The Spring Festival Gala has been at its peak in the past few years, and the ratings have been steadily increasing every year.

It is conservatively estimated that there will be at least hundreds of millions of viewers across the country.

It is normal for ordinary people to be so nervous that they can't speak on such occasions.

Even professional entertainers can easily say the wrong lines.

"I don't feel too much, just calm down."

Zhang Xingyang waved his hand and said.

Everyone present cast admiring glances.

If you come to power yourself, it is estimated that it is inevitable to stumble.

The party was actually coming to an end by this time.

After twelve o'clock, only a handful of shows remained.

The hands that symbolize time slowly cross 12 o'clock.

In the countdown of the hosts.

Everyone said goodbye to 2004 and ushered in 2005.

After a few not-so-beautiful cabaret performances, the party was coming to an end.

It didn't take long for the song of "Unforgettable Tonight" to sound.

Zhang Xingyang listened to the familiar song and felt a little emotional.

This song has become a mascot-like existence in the virtual world a hundred years later.

Now who would have thought that this song would later become a must-have track for New Year's Eve.

Even in a sense, it has become a tradition to celebrate the end of the year after listening to this song.

In front of the TV station after the party, there were many people.

Many of the cast and crew were busy rushing home to reunite with their families after the party.

Or rush to the next workplace.

"Xingyang, are you going to go back to the research institute directly, or stay here for one night?"

Geng Bo asked as he walked out of the TV building.

Geng Bo's father-in-law's house is in the northern capital, and he happens to accompany his wife to live in his father-in-law's house these days.

"I'll go straight back to the institute."

Zhang Xingyang looked up at the sky where there were still snowflakes and said.

"Then I won't accompany you, I'll go back after the Spring Festival."

Geng Bo's wife had already driven to pick him up.

Zhang Xingyang patted him on the shoulder and pointed to the beautiful woman not far away: "Your wife is waiting for you, don't talk to me here, go back quickly." ”

"Okay, then I'll go first."

Geng Bo said a little apologetically, and then ran to his wife, who was stamping her feet in the cold not far away.

The two of them hugged and drove home.

At this time, in the northern capital, although fireworks and firecrackers have been banned in a large area in the urban area.

However, there are still many places where fireworks are demarcated.

So you can still hear the crackling sound of fireworks from time to time.

After Zhang Xingyang said goodbye to Geng Bo, only Qiao Yang was left by his side.

His home is locally.

So I also plan to enjoy the rare Spring Festival holiday.

After all, they rarely have holidays on weekdays, and they don't have much opportunity to reunite with their families.

"Brother Xingyang, when are you leaving, if it's still early, do you want to stay at my house for a while?" Qiao Yang asked.

"My mother's dumplings are very fragrant!"

"I'm going back on my earliest flight today, and it's probably too late to go to your house."

Zhang Xingyang looked at his watch and said:

"Say Happy New Year to your mother for me."

"Okay, then I'll go back too."

"Go, go."

After Zhang Xingyang put Qiao Yang in the taxi, he walked alone along Fuxing Road for a while.

At this point in time, there is almost no one on the busy street on weekdays.

There is also not much traffic on the road.

Except for Zhang Xingyang himself, there is hardly anyone to see.

The two security guards who followed him were still on guard.

Zhang Xingyang walked a few hundred meters, and then after thinking for a while at the next intersection, he dialed a call.

"Mom, it's me."

"Mom, I can't go back this year."

On the other end of the phone, an old voice came.

"Mom just saw you on TV, and you can't come back."

"Mom doesn't blame you."

"Mom knows that you are doing great things for the country, Mom doesn't blame you."

Zhang Xingyang was silent for a while before saying:

"Mom, I'll go back to see you when I'm done with this for a while."

"Okay, good, mom will make your favorite braised pork to eat!"

Mother Zhang said with a smile.

"Is there anything missing in the house?"

Zhang Xingyang felt as if tears were rolling in his eye sockets, and quickly changed the topic and said.

"If you lack something, I'll ask them to send it to you."

"There is nothing missing at home, and they just sent a lot of things yesterday."

"Mom doesn't lack anything."

Zhang Xingyang knew who probably sent it after a little thought.

In fact, their family is more valued in the local area.

The reason is simple.

Because Longteng's old base is in the local area.

As a large local taxpayer, it is very valued.

And the locals know how Longteng Group developed.

Therefore, he also takes care of Zhang's mother.

All kinds of things are also sent in a bunch during the New Year's holidays.

However, Zhang's mother did not receive anything except the rice, flour, grain and oil sent by ZF, for fear of having a bad impact on Zhang Xingyang.

"Mom, you should rest early on the first day of the new year, and I will go back to see you when I am free."

After a brief chat about his recent life, Zhang Xingyang hung up the phone.

Called my own car and went to the airport.

There is still a lot of work waiting for him at the Institute.

There is a lot to come in the new year.

This world will become more and more unquiet and lively. (End of chapter)