To the list on the form, Su Wenyan began calling the names in order.
Thousands of miles away in Xiang Province, Chen Yifeng had been home visiting his family for only a few days. He got up early that morning and was reading in his room.
For the sake of those three precious spots, Chen Yifeng had been working hard all along. He didn't even want to waste time while visiting home.
Just then, the phone he'd set aside lit up.
"Good luck is coming, wishing you good luck~~~"
Seeing an unfamiliar number calling—and a landline at that—Chen Yifeng frowned, assuming it was an advertising call, and hung up.
Yet less than three seconds later, the phone rang again.
Seeing the exact same number, Chen Yifeng laughed, though he was also a little annoyed.
These people really were persistent.
He answered, ready to offer a few choice words, when a familiar voice came through the phone.
At the sound of that familiar voice, Chen Yifeng broke out in a cold sweat. Relief washed over his face as he realized he hadn't blurted out any "choice" words.
"Chen Yifeng, this is Su Wenyan."
"Director Su, hello." Chen Yifeng took a deep breath and replied in his most courteous voice.
"Mm. I just received the boss's latest notice. In a week, the Hope will make its first test flight, with Mars as its destination. The boss said that everyone who signed up to be a Hope pilot can join the test flight, and that each person will get a chance to control the ship on the return trip."
"Joining the Hope's flight is entirely voluntary. If you want to take part, you'll need to get back to An Yang Base today or tomorrow. Tomorrow evening, Zero will come to An Yang Base