Peach Blossom Spring No. 1 Biosphere Research Base.
Today was their second day on Mars. It was morning on Mars; back on Earth, it was five in the afternoon.
Inside the central command room, eight people sat around the conference table. This was their first meeting since arriving on Mars.
Who would serve as the representative, remove their protective suit, and be the first to enter Peach Blossom Garden No. 1 Biosphere?
That was the question currently under discussion.
The experiment carried a degree of uncertainty and danger, so they had to be cautious.
"I'll lead the team out," Hua Yan said.
She was the only Huaxia woman among the eight. As beautiful as her name implied, she was a rose with steel in her thorns, as well as the team's deputy captain.
As an ordinary astronomy student, astronomical research was her hobby, and she had always wanted to travel in space. But space tourism was not something any ordinary person could afford.
When the Ant Army Group began recruiting Mars Volunteers, she signed up and stood out from the crowd, becoming one of the first eight lucky candidates.
A woman's particular attentiveness and resilience complemented Pei Jie's qualities, and her leadership ability made her the deputy captain. Within the team, her prestige was second only to Captain Pei Jie.
"No."
Pei Jie flatly rejected Hua Yan's proposal.
"As captain, I should take the lead. Next, I'll choose two team members to go into Peach Blossom Garden No. 1 Biosphere with me."
"As captain, you're also the base commander. You can't take risks," Hua Yan said.
"I agree."
A team member beside them raised his hand in support.
Mu Han Kede, an Arab man with brown skin and bright eyes behind his glasses, wore a smile as he raised his