At the summit, everyone exchanged glances with the people beside them. Without a word, they turned in unspoken agreement and ran down the mountain.
This time, the boss hadn't said a word about who should hurry back first, but everyone silently wanted to compete—to fight for a future for themselves and their families.
It took them only about twenty minutes to return to their original formation at the airport.
Without needing any instructions, they formed four neat squares in the same arrangement as when they had left.
Mo Jingchun came over from the Control Tower and looked at the veterans, who had already lined up. He was quite pleased.
"Are you tired?"
"Not at all!"
Mo Jingchun shook his head. "Running back and forth and not getting tired? That's nonsense. Let me tell you now: the first thing you'll need to change when you get to Candy Technology is to be honest. In space, hiding something even once could cost you and your colleagues your lives."
Just then, Su Wenyan arrived a little later, with people carrying cases of bottled water.
Seeing those ordinary bottles of water, the two hundred people's eyes lit up.
Sweating a little was nothing to them, but if someone gave them a bottle of water right now, it would still be a welcome surprise—not quite as astonishing as being handed a bottle in the middle of a desert, but close.
The weather had already turned hot by May, especially under the blazing sun today.
"Boss, the water's here."
Mo Jingchun turned around, nodded, and said, "Hand it out to everyone."
"Sure thing!"
"Everyone, don't be shy once you get your water. If you want to drink, go ahead.
"See the Space Shuttle over there? It's brand-new, fresh off the production line, and will be handed