Never Let Down Your Guard

Upon hearing what the expert said, Liu Miyan, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke, but his words were full of concerns. "That's true, but all of this is based on the premise that what the Mining Area Patrol said is true."

"Are we really going to give up such a great opportunity just because of unfounded speculation?" the sociologist asked rhetorically.

Liu Miyan raised his beard. "How can you call it baseless speculation? Have you forgotten about the explosion of the Sun and the Centaurus Trinary Star System? Have you forgotten about the 'Silver Mist'?"

"Dr. Liu, it's true that we should be careful, but we can't judge this matter entirely based on the past! According to you, we should just do nothing."

"When did I say such a thing?" Liu Miyan, his beard bristling.

"That settles it then," the sociologist said, shrugging.

"Alright, since you all have different opinions, let's have a small-scale vote!" Yue Yuan tapped the table to attract everyone's attention. After everyone quieted down, he continued, "Those who think we should help, raise your hands. Those who don't raise their hands are against helping. The vote begins."

After he finished speaking, the thirty-odd people gathered around the long table in the cabin began to raise their hands to vote one after another.

Yue Yuan counted briefly; there were thirty-eight people in total, and thirty-one raised their hands. As he expected Liu Miyan did not raise his hand.

Yue Yuan was actually inclined to help, but he couldn't help it; the temptation was just too great. If this matter were to succeed, humanity would at least reach the level of Level 3 Civilization in the future, and would avoid many detours in the process.

Although he still had some inexplicable concerns, seeing that most people agreed, he nodded and said, "In that case, let's choose to help! But we can't just blindly follow what the Moke Star People say."

Upon hearing the twist in Yue Yuan's words, everyone turned to him with questioning eyes.

"We need to prepare for two scenarios. No, we need to prepare for three scenarios." Sensing everyone's gaze, Yue Yuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he tapped the table with his finger.

"Firstly, the Engineering Department is instructed to prepare a transport ship according to the atmospheric composition required for survival by the Moke Star People. Secondly, Social Science are instructed to continue analyzing the Moke Star People's intentions. Thirdly..."

Yue Yuan paused, then looked at the silent Man Yuemei and said meaningfully, "Is Man Yuemei in charge of the transport ship's armament?"

Before Man Yuemei could speak, an expert asked in surprise, "Armed? Why would the Chief of Staff arm the transport ship?"

Is it to show off military power? The other side is a highly advanced civilization to humans; there's absolutely no need for that!

Man Yuemei, however, understood Yue Yuan's meaning. A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she replied, "I understand, Commander Yue!"

"Hmm," Yue Yuan nodded, sensing Man Yuemei's gaze. It was unclear whether he was saying "hmm" to Man Yuemei or to the expert who had asked the question.

Then Yue Yuan smiled and looked around at everyone, "Now, let's continue talking to that 'Mining Area Patrol'. After all these years, he/she must be very lonely!"

"Dialogue? Aren't we supposed to help that Mining Area Patrol escape from Ross 154-4?" another scholar asked, puzzled. They had already made a decision, so why were they back to dialogue?

"Hehe, even the Mining Area Patrol aren't in a hurry, why should we be!" Yue Yuan's bright eyes sparkled. He was certain that helping was the right thing to do, but he needed to be fully prepared.

His concerns remained unresolved, so he had to ensure that humanity had the ability to escape before taking any action. In other words, he would only launch the rescue operation for the Moke Star People after humanity had mastered Controlled Nuclear Fusion and completed the deployment of the Hope.

As for what he asked Man Yuemei to do, it was to leave a contingency plan on the transport ship. Knowing this woman's style, Yue Yuan knew she understood his meaning.

Of course, Yue Yuan later returned to the Armed Forces Department to oversee the arrangements for this matter, and then discussed the details with Man Yuemei. Rules had to be followed; Yue Yuan generally wouldn't openly discuss matters involving the military with everyone.

In Yue Yuan's mind, at least one hydrogen bomb should be placed on the transport ship.

Yue Yuan planned to set the triggering method for this hydrogen bomb to be a signal interruption detonation, a method that is entirely feasible with human technology.

Considering that the 'Silver Mist' could block signals, Yue Yuan felt this was the safest approach. If anything went wrong, the hydrogen bomb would be detonated immediately.

If the situation changes, just blow it up and be done with it. What does it matter if there Mining Area Patrol or the promised rescue plan? Nothing is more important than human safety.

As the saying goes, one should always be wary of others. Although the words of that Moke Star People seemed to have no major flaws, Yue Yuan could not be completely at ease and had to make the necessary preparations.

"'Tianhe Light' records!" At this moment, Yue Yuan had the AI 'Tianhe Light' activate the communication recording mode and then said, "Respected Moke Star Civilization, respected Mining Area Patrol, after discussion, we believe that your Moke Star Civilization is a benevolent civilization, and you are also a life form full of justice and kindness. Therefore, our Human Civilization exploration team has decided to help you get out of your predicament."

"But as you know, we do not possess Controlled Nuclear Fusion technology. Our the Great Voyage is actually to find a way to break through this technology. If possible, please tell us the key to this technology, or how your civilization broke through Controlled Nuclear Fusion at that time."

You know we're just an expedition within our civilization, but once we find a way to achieve Controlled Nuclear Fusion, we'll become heroes for the entire Human Civilization, and then accepting you will be no problem at all.

"Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, I'm saying all this because our Human Civilization is a rather exclusive one. It's hard for people to accept that an alien could live in the same environment as us; it seems absurd. But that's just how our civilization is."

However, if we become the heroes who achieve Controlled Nuclear Fusion, things will be different. Our civilization will thank you, and may even change its rejection of extraterrestrials, perhaps even accepting your culture. I believe you would also like to see your Moke Star Civilization's culture recreated in a strange civilization.

"If you are willing to share this knowledge, we will have no worries about rescuing you. After all, this is the culture of our civilization, and none of us on the expedition want to become heretics of our civilization."

After delivering a string of lies without batting an eye, Yue Yuan looked at Zhao Youqin and said, "Alright, that's all for now. Send it out!"

"It's getting late, everyone go back and have some food and rest before coming back!" After seeing Zhao Youqin send out the message, Yue Yuan stood up and said this to everyone, then turned and led the way out of the cabin. As he passed Man Yuemei, Yue Yuan said to her, "Minister Man, we have to eat at the Armed Forces Department for this meal."

"That's exactly what I was thinking!" Man Yuemei turned and followed.