Xie Yuanxun was silent for a moment. "I've considered that too, but I don't know the inside story."
"From the public information, the Moon is incredibly barren and has practically no economic value. There are some minerals, but mining costs are far higher than on Earth, and we can't farm there or simply live there." Song He spoke slowly. "A place like that is suitable for building a Research Station and conducting scientific research, but if you want to build an entire city, the larger the construction scale, the more money you'll lose. It's a pure money-losing venture."
"But what about now? It's not just us making a big show of it. Every major country with the capability is working desperately on it, while those without the capability are clinging to the major powers and trying to get a piece of the action. The whole world is nervously rushing up there to seize territory."
"When something goes against the norm, there's usually something strange behind it. The Moon must have been found to possess some new value. Otherwise, this kind of wave wouldn't have suddenly erupted."
"So the key questions are: What exactly is the Moon's value? How long can it last? How much profit can it generate?" Song He smiled. "And can your Space City get a share of it?"
Xie Yuanxun nodded repeatedly. "I understand. Space Tourism, Space Industry, and space logistics—three-pronged development."
"Plan it out some more, study it seriously, and make sure there's money to be made. Then we'll take a gamble and give it a try," Song He said. "If you're short of startup capital, come to me. I have more money than I know what to do with right now. I'd rather invest in you than in someone else."
"Okay!" Xie Yuanxun smiled. "I