Meanwhile, Zhang Tianyuan had already contacted Bai Xu, and also connected with the Space Shuttle Team Two, who were researching the Space Shuttle in Florida and Houston.
The experts from both sides arrived quickly.
Zhang Tianyuan briefly recounted the events.
Everyone was immediately put in a difficult position.
"We have reported that the backup rocket has significant damage and is no longer usable."
"The space shuttle we discovered is under maintenance, and we have no relevant experience in its use. We cannot guarantee its safe launch within two or three years."
The second team's report was as expected.
"How is the return capsule doing?"
"Visually, there seems to be no problem, but I suggest sending it back to China for inspection of airtightness and other aspects before making a final assessment."
Zhang Tianyuan scratched his head. It was only because his Spacetime Tunnel wasn't accurate enough in locating unfamiliar places that he thought he could just teleport up and bring the person down.
He asked again, "If there are no problems with the return capsule, is it possible for us to use the rocket from No. 1 Spacetime to launch it?"
Someone immediately replied, "No problem, our rocket meets the requirements for carrying the return capsule."
Some even suggested, "Even if there are problems with the return capsule, we can expedite the reverse engineering domestically; we've always had research plans in this area."
"Then it's decided. Tomorrow I'll go to your place, bring the return capsule back to No. 1 Spacetime for inspection, and also take some people back to discuss the plan."
The communication ended. This rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to sorrow, left not only the astronauts in space feeling emotionally exhausted, but even he himself felt exhausted.
He walked toward Robert, who immediately gave him a hopeful look.
Zhang Tianyuan nodded to him, sat back down, and began communicating with the astronauts, giving them the latest updates.
When they learned that a new rocket could be obtained from the ground to launch the return capsule, the three astronauts finally felt some relief.
"We have now sealed the return capsule. Fortunately, this will not affect our survival, but we still hope to obtain a new return capsule as soon as possible."
Hill was practically pleading as she spoke towards the end of the call, her mindset seemingly returning to the time of their first conversation.
"Before launching the return capsule, we might launch the cargo hold first as a..."
"Now that we've finished the experiment, we can talk about something lighter, like what supplies you need..."
Under deliberate guidance, in the next few calls, Tiandi Jianzhi talked about various items that needed to be replenished.
This is a form of psychological suggestion that can help astronauts think positively and feel more relaxed.
These are all tactics that Wu Yisi had previously summarized, specifically for dealing with survivors.
Simple, yet effective.
While Zhang Tianyuan was brushing his teeth and getting ready to rest, Robert came over with his beloved dog, Sam.
He came to express his gratitude.
Robert no longer harbors the same wariness and hostility he had when Zhang Tianyuan first met.
The main reason lies with the three astronauts trapped in space.
Upholding the spirit of internationalism, we rescued foreign astronauts trapped on the space station.
Such deeds greatly enhance one's reputation.
Especially during the apocalyptic period.
"On this day, I experienced a lot and witnessed many incredible things. I apologize for my unfriendly attitude when we first met. At that time, I even thought you were Trespasser..."
Sam clung tightly to its owner's feet, warily watching its surroundings. It seemed a little uncomfortable to suddenly see so many people.
Zhang Tianyuan gulped down the water in his mouth, wiped his mouth, and laughed, "That was just a normal misunderstanding, it's cleared up now, you don't need to apologize for it."
Despite saying this, Robert still couldn't let it go; he was feeling guilty for "judging others by his own petty standards."
Zhang Tianyuan and his team were rescuing people all over the world, but his first reaction upon seeing someone was that he thought they were Trespasser.
This is absolutely unacceptable.
"Hey, I..." Robert awkwardly scratched his short hair, "Can I become one of you too?"
Zhang Tianyuan looked at him in surprise, then nodded. "Okay."
Then they handed out a personal application form.
The Mutual Aid Society has always been committed to helping all living beings and welcomes all who come.
Robert looked at Zhang Tianyuan with some surprise as he conjured a piece of paper out of thin air. "Very good magic trick."
Zhang Tianyuan simply smiled and guided him to sign.
"Is it only in Chinese?" Robert asked, holding the pen, looking just as bewildered as Otis and the others had been back then.
Yes, because of some special reasons,
"We can only provide the application form in Chinese right now," Zhang Tianyuan said with a smile.
The main reason is that he didn't write an English version.
But once you sign it, it's done; the language doesn't matter.
Robert felt the same way. He now trusted Zhang Tianyuan completely and signed the document without even asking any questions.
"Congratulations on becoming a proud member of the Mutual Aid Society Second Division." Zhang Tianyuan handed Robert a copy of the original application form.
Seeing how excited he was about the application, I took the opportunity to explain the differences between the two branches of the Mutual Aid Society.
"Branches are divided by time and space, while associations are divided by country. You can also establish a national association for the Mutual Aid Society society. We adhere to a policy of non-interference and will not interfere in the internal affairs of your associations..."
Listening to these rules, Robert gained a deeper understanding of how the Mutual Aid Society operated.
For example, Mutual Aid Society don't just do good deeds without charging a penny; they charge a reward after the rescue is completed.
However, this did not shake his resolve; on the contrary, it strengthened his conviction once again.
Because charging money for saving lives is a logically sound system.
This does not prevent the Mutual Aid Society from being a noble organization.
Moreover, only organizations with such a system are likely to go further.
Working for love will only turn you into an "uncle" in the end.
Robert felt excited when he remembered Zhang Tianyuan telling him that their local branch had not yet been established.
Until late at night.
Robert couldn't sleep at night, tossing and turning while clutching his blanket.
He kept recalling everything that had happened that day, and the Darkseekers he feared didn't even dare to show its head in front of the convoy.
While he was still living alone in New York, the liberation of the entire nation had begun on the other side of the ocean, and Zhang Tianyuan had rescued many respectable scholars from Antarctica, and was also working hard to rescue astronauts in space...
Compared to these people, his predicament in New York City, waiting for survivors at the docks every day, seemed petty and pathetic.
It's time for him to leave New York behind.
He failed to save his own family members, and he failed to save the citizens of New York City.
But he still has the chance to save the people of the nation, the world, and even people in other times and spaces.
He shouldn't have become a ghost in New York, constantly bound by his past.
Robert now has only one thought in his mind:
"We should also join the Mutual Aid Society to unite survivors across the country and leverage the power of collective effort and science!"
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