Just as the Rosy Glow completed its orbital transfer and began returning to the Moon Palace spacecraft space station, Lu Zhou, who had left the ground control center, had also returned downstairs to his home.
Standing beside the closed car door, Lu Zhou looked at Wang Peng and spoke seriously.
"I need to get some proper rest over the next two days. Don't be surprised if you can't reach me. Also, no matter who comes looking for me, make it clear to them that I won't be seeing anyone for the next two days. Even if the sky falls, it can wait until then."
Wang Peng froze slightly before looking at Lu Zhou with concern.
"Are you feeling unwell somewhere? Should I contact Doctor Yan and have her give you a checkup?"
Because of his habit of going into seclusion, Lu Zhou often gave similar instructions. But this time, whether it was his tone or the feeling he gave off, Wang Peng felt that something about his condition was a little different from before.
"What are you talking about? I'm perfectly healthy. Don't worry, and don't tell Doctor Yan." Seeing Wang Peng's concerned expression, Lu Zhou laughed and shook his head. After pausing for a moment, he continued, "I just want to quietly think through some... academic questions. They've been troubling me for a while, and I don't want anyone disturbing me and breaking my train of thought. Anyway, don't worry about me these next few days. Take a vacation yourself too."
Wang Peng asked, "What about your meals? Do you need me to bring them over?"
"No. I'll handle them myself."
With that, Lu Zhou turned and passed through the open courtyard gate, soon disappearing through the entrance of the villa...
Earlier, when Timer Number Two had just