Time slowly passed, and fifty years vanished in the blink of an eye.
In a hospital in New Moon Space City, Fiona lay in a hospital bed watching a space news broadcast. The corners of her lips kept rising, and her face bore a trace of pride.
"August 7th, 3868 Star Calendar. Gao Planet surface settlements, space cities, Meteor Supply Port..."
"Today is the greatest moment since the founding of the Yuan Yue Republic, a moment worthy of remembrance by all of us."
"Under the leadership of Level 9 Researcher Tan Jiu, Dongyue Research Institute has successfully made a breakthrough in Warp Ring research."
"In the future, we will set sail from the Yuan Yue Galaxy and enter an age of exploration beyond our star system."
"..."
"Grandma Fiona, I came to see you."
The ward door was pushed open, and a young man who resembled Tan Feng walked in carrying a basket of natural fruit.
"Tan Yun, where is your grandfather?"
Fiona adjusted the hospital bed and sat upright. At the same time, she gestured for Tan Yun to sit wherever he liked and not be restrained.
"My grandfather was promoted again. He is busy attending meetings, so he could only have me come see you in his place." Tan Yun sat by the bed, placed the fruit on the floating table, scratched the back of his head, and spoke apologetically.
"Maintaining public security is the most important thing. Your grandfather made the right choice." Fiona smiled in reply, not angry over Tan Feng's absence.
"Grandma Fiona, can you tell me Uncle Tan Jiu's stories again?"
Seeing the curiosity in his eyes, Fiona said oddly, "Haven't you heard them three or four times already?"
"Hehe, it's mainly because Uncle Tan Jiu..."
At Tan Yun's request, Fiona once again began