The shuttle CX740 has crossed the North Pole orbit and is flying out of the shadow of the earth. The high-temperature paint on the fuselage is white, almost dazzling under the light of the stars.

This is its 175th mission and the last one. These old shuttles born in the last century are gradually being replaced by a new generation of cargo rockets and space elevators, and a second space elevator is also being built.

With the construction of New Guinea, a new airport was born. When it was completed, it was also the moment when this type of shuttle aircraft said goodbye to history.

When the shuttle entered the transfer orbit, Tang Xin could see the huge project under construction, like a spot of light in the distant sky, flickering slightly. The new port was funded and constructed by China, and it had a loud

Name Asia Pacific Ring.

There are a total of forty-two passengers on board, including crew members, but there are no selectors. Selectees usually take the military's shuttle or take the space elevator directly. Nowadays, shuttles are rarely used for cargo and are mainly responsible for

Transporting tourists, and for cx740, this is also its only historical mission

When the attitude engine of the huge shuttle starts operating, you can still feel a slight sense of gravity, but it is difficult to feel the passage of time in space. For Tang Xin, the meaning of time is that they arrived at Stargate Port at three o'clock in the afternoon.

Of course it's Dongba District, Beijing time.

After changing out of her anti-gravity suit and listening to the sound of air flowing in after the hatch was opened, Tang Xin flew into the space with the others under the guidance of a very friendly young lady.

As soon as she landed, she saw her friend flying around like a large doll in a weightless environment.

"Tangtang, this way!"

Looking at the girl waving to her excitedly on the gravity-free corridor of the space port, Tang Xin shook her head helplessly: "My little princess, my uncle and aunt asked us to go to the embassy area to get a visa. Can you come down first?"

"What's there to be anxious about?" the other party chuckled and didn't take it seriously: "This is sightseeing. When sightseeing, you should see more. By the way... what profession will you choose later? I heard that tourists are getting

When using crystal equipment, you have to choose a profession, which is different from choosing a person."

"You think so far ahead."

"Of course," the girl chirped, "By the way, there are shops selling Aitaria souvenirs and local-style clothes over there in the business district. Why don't we try them on first? Let's see what professional clothes look better.

Some?"

"I don't have to look at it anymore."

"Tangtang, you are so boring."

Tang Xin only smiled softly. This was not the first time someone had said that to her.

The pigeon she said this to last time was taught by her that she could no longer take care of herself.

The girl was flying to the side, putting her face next to the glass on the side of the corridor, and suddenly said loudly: "Tangtang, look at how beautiful the earth is, much more beautiful than what you have seen on TV. That is our country, and I see you

Home!”

Although Tang Xin didn't think that the other party could see her home at an altitude of nearly forty kilometers, unless her friend's eyes were precision optical instruments. But she had to admit that from this angle, the earth was indeed beautiful.

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The huge spherical surface reflected the glowing light. Although Tang Xin knew that it was just the refraction and scattering of light in the atmosphere, it still made it look like a self-luminous body in a lonely universe.

A luminous, light blue crystal ball is full of vitality, making it embellish the light of life in the dark starry sky.

What's more, that is home, hometown.

At this time, Tang Xin's gaze suddenly stopped. From the corner of her eye, she spotted Scarpe flying out of the crowd. She was slightly startled, feeling that she had seen this woman somewhere.

Of course, Scarpe also noticed the girl who was looking at her. She floated in mid-air for a moment and subconsciously looked at herself. After making sure that there was nothing wrong, she couldn't help but look at the other person curiously and said: "We

Do you know this beautiful lady?"

Tang Xin only shook her head.

Scarpe looked around again, stopped, and said politely: "Then you don't mind if I'm here, I'm waiting for someone."

Tang Xin nodded lightly: "Please do it." This is a public area, and the other person asking her opinion is just out of politeness. Scarpe looked at the two girls and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, thinking that the girls in East Asia are all

Is it so exquisite?

She couldn't help but ask: "Are you tourists?"

Tang Xin nodded again.

Probably seeing that the girl in front of her was not talkative, and the other girl's attention had not been here, Scarpe saw this and stopped asking any more questions. She just looked down at her communicator, and then stood quietly.

aside.

Tang Xin wanted to pull her friend away, but the latter was obviously unwilling, so she could only wait helplessly. After a while, she saw a man walking from the direction of the airport, holding a small

Box.

The other party came over and met Scarpe at the side. The two exchanged glances before he handed the box in his hand to Scarpe. "Is this the thing?" Scarpe asked.

The man nodded.

"I'll take the first step." The man replied, "Those people are keeping an eye on me, so you should also be careful."

Scape was noncommittal.

Tang Xin saw that the man only said goodbye to Scarpe, then turned around and went back the way he came. The latter opened the box, glanced at it, and muttered something in a low voice. She spoke in Russian, and Tang Xin couldn't understand it.

What means.

But at this moment, she suddenly saw a man emerging from the tourists in the corridor and heading straight for Scarpe from behind.

Tang Xin was slightly startled when she saw this scene, and subconsciously said: "Be careful!"

She thought it was too late.

But Scarpe's reaction was faster than she expected. She turned around like lightning and launched a spinning kick, hitting the man in the abdomen. If he were on the ground, this kick would probably make the man fly up and fall back hard.

However, in a gravity-free environment, the opponent simply flew up and flew back among the tourists.

The tourists seemed to have just reacted and screamed in fright. The man used his strength to roll on the ground without looking back. He just dodged in that direction and disappeared into the crowd.

Scarpe chased for a few steps in that direction, but when she saw the other party disappearing, she stopped and gave up chasing. She looked in that direction and shook her head, then turned around and looked at Tang Xin who reminded her, with a look on her face.

A smile: "Thanks."

Tang Xin shut her mouth.

She had actually acted out of instinct before. After all, she had never seen this before on Earth. If she had only been driven by reason, she might not have spoken before.

It's just that her best friend's reaction was much more exaggerated than hers. The girl just turned around and saw the scene of Scarpe kicking back sideways. She couldn't help but her eyes shone: "So handsome!"

Scarpe looked at the two little girls and said with a smile: "Is this your first time to Stargate Port? To express my gratitude, how about I invite you to drink coffee in the circular hall?"

Tang Xin instinctively wanted to refuse.

But her friend on the side had already nodded: "Is the circular hall the famous sightseeing hall? I've heard of that place, and I originally planned to go and see it!" She looked at the badge on Scarpet's chest curiously.

: "Ah, you, you, you are the Chosen One?"

Scarpe lowered her head and glanced at her brooch, which showed the star ring symbol of Stargate Port. It was actually just a commemoration of the chosen one. She didn't expect that it would make the other person so excited.

However, although she was a selector of the older generation, she also knew that being a selector had become a popular profession now, with many star-chasers. She couldn't help but smile and nodded: "I'm just a former selector."

Unexpectedly, the girl became even more excited: "Ah, then you are the forerunner!?"

"It doesn't really count." Scarpet pursed her lips and smiled.

Tang Xin couldn't help but hold her forehead, and suddenly she regretted telling the 'little princess' the history of the Chosen Ones. She knew that her pigeon cousin was the most fond of the Forerunners, and because of the familiarity, she was more or less familiar with it.

I was a little curious at that time, but I didn't expect that it would also infect my friends.

Scarpe glanced at the two of them and thought that the little girl who broke the casserole and asked the truth was a bit cute. However, she was more curious about the taciturn girl beside her.

After all, it was the other party who reminded her earlier, and the way the girl looked at her directly before always made her think too much. It was a bit strange to say that she looked at Tang Xin more and felt vaguely familiar with the other party.

The feeling is so subtle that it's almost impossible to describe.

Thinking of this, she spoke again: "Are you going to get a visa? In fact, the Chinese Embassy area is not far from the circular hall, so there is no time to waste. I will give you a ride later and take you directly to the Embassy area.

alright."

"Okay, okay."

"little princess"

"What's the point, Tangtang, please reciprocate."

Tang Xin stared at the other person and sighed.

Compared to her companion's lack of moral integrity, she was obviously much more cautious. However, Tang Xin thought about it and finally nodded. It was her companion's insistence that it was not a big deal to come to Stargate Port. After all, this is actually a city that provides tens of thousands of people.

The space city where people live and lives is still expanding.

Moreover, this is a three-dimensional city, and the interior is like a maze.

If there is no one to guide you, a first-time visitor will probably waste an incredible amount of time on the road.

The time saved must be enough to drink a cup of coffee. And it was she who reminded the other party earlier that the other party should say thank you, which makes sense. After all, if you give something, you should get something in return. This is also one of Tang Xin's mottos.

After all, unlike her dull-witted cousin, she never works in vain.

Seeing that the two agreed, Scarpe took them out of the gravity-free corridor.

After entering the artificial gravity zone from the no-gravity zone, life in Stargate Port is actually not much different from that on the ground, except that the landscape here is more monotonous and boring. Even if you overlook the earth, there will always be a moment when you get tired of it day after day.

But for those who are here for the first time, everything is full of novelty. Even Tang Xin can't help but take a second look at this Stargate Port. After all, it is the largest, most complex and most systematic project in human history.

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To be continued...