The materials needed for a military confrontation are various, ranging from food and drinks to basic training equipment. All these are hurriedly loaded onto transport vessels. The number of staff heading to Sky City exceeds 5000 this time, equivalent to a fully staffed regiment. The built-in bar on Hengyu could be slightly inadequate for the amount of space reserved for officers.

The same goes for the mess hall. Preparing meals for 5000 people all at once has the vast number of cooks on Hengyu as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

A robust team requires morale, which comes from their state of mind. During nights in a foreign land, after the confrontations end for the day, having a glass of good wine under the twinkling stars is quite a highlight of life. Thus, Weirbo's first directive is to transform a meeting room on Hengyu into a temporary bar.

Of course, aside from Feng Yi, no soldier dares to brazenly drink in the public areas of the spaceship. There's nothing you can really do about it. As Fat Tiger says, if you're capable, come to quarrel about military accomplishment. If you're not capable, stop talking nonsense. Regardless of Brother Feng's Diamond Second-Class Medal or his interim instructor position, they are not easy for an ordinary officer to criticize.

Before departing, Fat Tiger specially gave Feng Yi a bottle of aged wine. Don't be deceived by the ordinary brand; the rich aroma of the liquor was truly impressive.

"Ah! I guess my logistics dream in this life won't come true," Fat Tiger lamented. "I heard that Athena will perform a song for the opening ceremony. If conditions permit when you're over there, remember to help me get an autograph. This is a lifelong request from a brother."

Damn, when did this guy become a die-hard fan of Athena? Besides, given my humble status, it's unlikely I'll get a chance to chat with Athena.

"I'll do what I can."

"By the way," Fat Tiger suddenly remembered something and gave a wily grin, "Don't you want to know how Sister Wei is doing?"

"Sheng Qiangwei... how is she?"

"Hehe, she just got discharged from the hospital yesterday. Speaking of which, the unexpected flowers on the balcony were sent by you, weren't they?"

"Cough, I don't know anything about flowers. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a spaceship to catch." Before Fat Tiger could finish speaking, Feng Yi turned around and ready to board the spaceship.

Through the loudspeaker of the light screen phone, Sheng Qiangwei could clearly hear their conversation. She lifted her cherry lips and hummed: "Hmph, still playing dumb."

In fact, recently, the Soya sisters have been taking care of Sheng Qiangwei. The learning environment for navigation department cadets is different from other soldiers, involving more lecture listening and repeated communication responses. Given their excellent grades, they were able to apply for a rotation job of looking after Qiangwei. The concept is similar to what Feng Yi did when he infiltrated Dr. Rhine's research institute.

Coincidentally, no matter who it was, the two of them remembered every flower given to Sheng Qiangwei. But on every weekend, a few more flowers would mysteriously appear in the ward. Apart from Feng Yi, they couldn't think of anyone else. Nor could they imagine anyone else being capable enough to jump into the ward from a tens of stories high building.

The interesting part was that the flowers Feng Yi brought were always the same cheap ones bought from the nearest flower store. To put it bluntly, the bouquets that any of Sheng Qiangwei's admirers casually gave were more valuable than his. However, it's the thought that counts. It would be more accurate to say that Feng Yi came to check on Sheng Qiangwei's condition, rather than to give her flowers. He was afraid of bumping into her suddenly and creating awkward situations, thus he came up with this expedient plan. Sometimes, quietly watching someone from afar is better than getting closer. At least during the loading period, Feng Yi didn't plan to disembark.

At 16:22 the next day, the crimson hues of the setting sun set Wind Thunder campus aflame. With the spectacular sunset in the background, a thunderous roar accompanied the fiery streaks of 64 auxiliary jet engines, slowly lifting off the Hengyu...

Through the spaceship's porthole, they could vaguely see countless people down below bidding them farewell with waves. What caught Feng Yi's eyes were the pitiful expressions of the Soya sisters, the elegant silhouette of Sheng Qiangwei as she flicked her hair, and Fat Tiger murmuring something with his lips moving incessantly. Judging by his lip movements, Fat Tiger seemed to be saying, "Damn, if I don't get that autograph, we'll never hear the end of it."

All the cadets on board were also frantically waving at the rapidly shrinking crowd below... For some reason, when they suddenly left Wind Thunder, an unusual sense of gratitude surged in everyone's hearts like a flood, that can't be controlled. It was a peculiar mix of anxiety, reluctance, excitement, and palpitations. With unwavering confidence in their future journey, the Hengyu gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.

As the ship tore through the troposphere and burst out of the atmosphere, an upside-down view of the Shadow District now greeted their eyes. Those who had yet to acclimate to spaceship travel instantaneously felt dizzy and disoriented. Thanks to the simulated gravity field, they were spared the ordeal of their meals flying around the ship.

Once away from Alpha's magnetic field there was no more dust to hinder man's line of sight. They gazed into the endless galaxy within the vacuum space, a magnificent sight that stirred up intense emotions. Countless cadets and veterans alike were awestruck by the spectacle before them...

Space, a captivating harbor that sparked limitless imagination throughout the thousands of years of human evolution. Through the 360-degree panorama mapper, they could faintly see a ghostly nebula. The cluster of stars lit by the red giant star from light-years away turned out to be the Solar System, the cradle that nurtured human life, our true homeland. Even at light-years away, every officer aboard could almost feel its warmth and embrace!

With a sense of reverent awe, the plasma jet engine suddenly burst into flames. The previously stationary galaxy was slowly receding at a speed visible to the naked eye. Three hours later, the shimmering reflection was already beyond the reach of the naked eye.

The body of the Hengyu, grayish-white, was hurtling through the vast universe at a speed of .92 times the speed of light, headed straight for the Dragon Gate Station #5. The ship looked like a streak of light, leaving behind a blue-shift light trail millions of kilometers long.

Interstellar travel is a long and tedious process. During this time, nothing beats enjoying a glass of fine wine. Stepping out of the spacecraft, the body without the simulated gravity suddenly felt light, floating in the air.

Feng Yi groped his way along the long balance bars to the bar. The usually lively bar was a bit deserted and quiet at this moment. Only a few dim lights lingering in the dark. He ordered a glass of XO and a stack of beef. He then found a seat with the best viewing angle and began to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Honestly, the repetitive views along the way weren't remarkable. It's about the state of mind when admiring the views. Occasionally, he contemplated some trivial issues related to the military confrontation. Looking at Wind Thunder's current situation, it's likely they wouldn't achieve much this time.

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