My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1332 Brilliant

Zhou Xing stood in front of the observation window of the space station in the boundless universe, looking at the bright yet silent galaxy outside, with mixed feelings in his heart. As an interstellar route surveyor, his mission is to open up and mark safe and efficient routes in the vast universe, providing key guidance for human exploration of unknown galaxies. Although this job is full of challenges and honors, it is also full of endless loneliness and hardship.

Zhou Xing is accompanied by complex star maps and sophisticated instruments every day, traveling in the vast ocean of data, looking for those "signposts" hidden in the interstellar space. He often works the night shift alone in the observation cabin, staring at the screen, not missing any weak signals that may become new route nodes. Surrounded by cold metal walls and a space station that is eerily silent, the occasional sound of equipment running has become the only "background music" in this silent world. Only when he successfully marks an important route node or solves a difficult interstellar navigation problem, will he feel an indescribable joy and sense of accomplishment in his heart, but after that moment of excitement, there is a deeper loneliness, and no one can really share his inner feelings at the moment.

Once, Zhou Xing received a task to conduct a field survey in a star field that had not been deeply explored. He drove a surveying spacecraft, shuttling between strange stars, surrounded by strange celestial bodies and gorgeous nebulae that he had never seen before, beautiful but dangerous. The alarm of the spacecraft sounded from time to time, indicating the complex and changeable gravitational field and unstable energy fluctuations around. Zhou Xing was concentrating on controlling the spacecraft, his hands kept moving, and sweat slid down his forehead, soaking his clothes. After several hours of intense work, he finally successfully collected key data, but found that the energy reserves of the spacecraft had been consumed by more than half due to emergencies, and the route back to the space station became tortuous and difficult due to the complex distribution of celestial bodies in this star field. At that moment, Zhou Xing felt deeply helpless. In this vast universe, if an accident occurred, he might be trapped in the depths of this lonely star forever.

In another corner far away from the interstellar route, Ling Xue is busy in the kitchen of the space station. This is a place for astronauts to rest and replenish energy. Although there are not as many ingredients and seasonings as in the kitchen on Earth, Ling Xue relies on her skillful hands and passion for food to turn the limited ingredients in the space station into delicious dishes that surprise everyone.

Every morning, when the first ray of artificial light illuminates the space station, Ling Xue begins a busy day. She carefully selects ingredients, carefully checks each reserve, and thinks about how to match them so that the astronauts can feel the taste of home in the boring life in space. The kitchen is filled with the aroma of her cooking, which is a mixture of various simple ingredients but extremely tempting. She operates the kitchen equipment skillfully, and the flames on the stove jump, reflecting her focused face. Whether it is making a nutritionally balanced staple food or carefully preparing drinks that can relieve astronauts' fatigue and stress, Ling Xue has devoted all her efforts.

In her spare time, Ling Xue would sit by the small window in the kitchen, staring at the distant and mysterious starry sky. She knew that in this vast universe, there were many people like her who silently worked in different positions and contributed to the interstellar exploration of mankind. She often imagined how nice it would be for those who were adventuring in the stars to have a bite of the hot meals she made. In her heart, she also had a small dream, hoping to have the opportunity to walk out of the kitchen of this space station, see the outside world with her own eyes, and feel the real sea of ​​stars.

The gears of fate always start turning inadvertently. That day, after completing a difficult outer space survey mission, Zhou Xing returned to the space station with a slightly tired body and a spacecraft full of data. Due to long-term missions in a harsh environment, his body and mind were in an extremely tense state, exhausted and depressed. He longed to have a good hot meal after returning to the space station, replenish some energy, and then find a quiet place to rest.

When Zhou Xing walked into the restaurant of the space station, it was just the time when Ling Xue was preparing lunch. The restaurant was filled with tempting aromas, which made Zhou Xing's stomach start to growl involuntarily. He found a seat and sat down casually, looking at the table with a somewhat empty look in his eyes. Ling Xue noticed Zhou Xing, and when she saw this exhausted man, she inexplicably felt a trace of sympathy in her heart. She walked towards Zhou Xing with a smile and asked softly, "Are you tired? What do you want to eat today? I have some freshly made nutritious porridge and a few side dishes. Would you like to try it?"

Zhou Xing slowly raised his head, and seeing Ling Xue's gentle smile and concern in her eyes, a warm current surged in his heart. He hadn't felt such pure kindness for a long time. He smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "Thank you for your help. Anything is fine as long as it can fill your stomach." Ling Xue smiled and nodded, turned around and served Zhou Xing a bowl of steaming porridge, and put some side dishes in front of Zhou Xing. Zhou Xing looked at the food in front of him, and suddenly felt a long-lost sense of security in his heart. He picked up the spoon and took a light taste. The warmth of the porridge instantly spread in his mouth, and the familiar taste seemed to take him back to his home on Earth. He couldn't help but close his eyes and savor this rare delicacy carefully.

From that moment on, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue seemed to have a special connection. Every time Zhou Xing returned to the space station after completing a mission, he would look forward to seeing Ling Xue in the restaurant, and Ling Xue would always prepare some special meals for him and care about his physical condition and the progress of his mission. Gradually, they talked more and more, and their understanding of each other became deeper and deeper. Zhou Xing would tell Ling Xue about the wonderful sights and thrilling experiences he encountered in the interstellar space, and Ling Xue would share with Zhou Xing her interesting stories in the kitchen and her longing for the outside world.

However, the peaceful days did not last long. One day, the space station suddenly received an emergency notice from the Earth Command Center. A huge asteroid was flying towards the orbit of the space station at high speed. According to calculations, its trajectory is likely to collide with the space station. If the collision occurs, the space station will be in danger of destruction, and all the personnel in the station will be in danger of death.

The entire space station was thrown into a panic. Scientists were urgently engaged in calculating the asteroid's trajectory and formulating response plans; engineers were inspecting and reinforcing the space station's various protective facilities, trying to minimize possible losses; and astronauts were ready for emergencies and ready to follow the command center's instructions at any time. Zhou Xing also quickly got involved in the relevant work. He used his professional knowledge and experience to assist scientists in analyzing the asteroid's operating data and trying to find possible ways to change its trajectory or safe evasive routes.

Ling Xue looked at the busy and nervous people, her heart full of worry and fear. She knew that at this critical moment, although she could not directly participate in the core rescue work like other professionals, she did not want to just stand by and watch. So she decided to do something for everyone in her own way. She walked into the kitchen and started to get busy. She carefully selected the ingredients, made batches of nutritious and easy-to-digest food, and sent them to various work stations. For those scientists and engineers who were busy with calculations and operations, these foods were not only physical supplements, but also a kind of spiritual comfort.

As time went by, the situation became more and more critical. The asteroid kept approaching, but the feasible response plans were limited by various complex factors. The fate of the space station seemed to be shrouded in a haze, and everyone could feel the heavy pressure and the threat of death. Zhou Xing stood guard at the observation window and the instrument day and night, his eyes bloodshot, but he dared not slack off. He knew that every piece of data he had might be related to everyone's life and death. Ling Xue accompanied him silently, handed him a hot towel, poured him a glass of warm water, and gave him support and encouragement with silent actions.

At the critical moment when the asteroid was approaching, a bold plan came from the command center. They planned to send a small spacecraft, carrying a large amount of propellant, to carry out artificial blasting near the asteroid, and avoid impact by changing the trajectory of the asteroid. However, this mission was extremely dangerous and almost equivalent to a suicide operation. Because of the need to carry out precise blasting in the strong gravitational field and complex environment of the asteroid, the slightest carelessness could lead to the destruction of the spacecraft, and the people who performed the mission would remain in space forever. Zhou Xing volunteered without hesitation. He knew that he was an interstellar route surveyor and had rich experience and a deep understanding of the interstellar environment. He was willing to use his life to fight for that ray of hope for the people in the space station. When Ling Xue heard Zhou Xing's decision, her heart was struck by lightning. Her eyes were moist, she looked at Zhou Xing, and said in a trembling voice: "Zhou Xing, you must come back safely, I'll wait for you in the space station." Zhou Xing held Ling Xue's hand tightly, looked at her affectionately, and said: "Ling Xue, don't worry, I will be back. You are my warmest concern in the universe."

When Zhou Xing boarded the spaceship and was about to depart, Ling Xue suddenly rushed forward and hugged Zhou Xing tightly. She whispered in Zhou Xing's ear: "Promise me that you must come back alive to see me." Zhou Xing nodded, hugged Ling Xue back, then turned around and boarded the spaceship, resolutely heading towards the deadly asteroid.

During the flight, Zhou Xing was concentrating on controlling the equipment. He kept calculating the distance, angle and speed from the asteroid, and he did not dare to relax his control. As the spacecraft gradually approached the asteroid, the surrounding gravitational field became stronger and stronger, and the instruments in the spacecraft began to emit sharp alarms. Zhou Xing's forehead was covered with sweat, but his eyes remained firm.

Finally, Zhou Xing arrived near the asteroid. According to the predetermined plan, he carefully controlled the spacecraft to approach the blasting point. Just when he was about to start the blasting device, a huge meteorite on the surface of the asteroid suddenly loosened and rushed towards the spacecraft at a high speed. Zhou Xing had no time to dodge, he only felt a violent shock of the spacecraft, and then there was darkness. A sense of despair surged in his heart, and he thought he was going to die here. But when he opened his eyes again, he found that he was still alive. Although the spacecraft was seriously damaged, the power system was still barely able to operate. Regardless of his injuries and the malfunction of the spacecraft, he tried his best to start the blasting device. With a loud bang, the trajectory of the asteroid changed, and the space station was temporarily safe.

After confirming that the asteroid had been successfully diverted and would no longer pose a threat to the space station, cheers suddenly broke out in the space station. People hugged each other excitedly, celebrating this hard-won victory and the continuation of life. At this time, Ling Xue's heart was still hanging in her throat, and she was anxiously waiting for Zhou Xing's return.

After a long wait and a difficult return flight, Zhou Xing's spaceship finally appeared in the field of vision of the space station. When the spaceship slowly docked at the harbor of the space station, Ling Xue was the first to rush over. When she saw the dilapidated state of the spaceship and the wounded Zhou Xing, tears welled up in her eyes. She cried and shouted, "Zhou Xing, you're back!" Zhou Xing slowly walked down the spaceship. Although his body was exhausted and wounded, a relieved smile appeared on his face. He opened his arms, hugged Ling Xue tightly, and said, "I'm back, Ling Xue. Because you are waiting for me, I must come back alive."

Zhou Xing's heroic deeds spread throughout the space station. He became a hero in everyone's mind. Ling Xue also showed her strong and gentle side in this crisis. She was no longer the cook who could only be busy in the kitchen, but in Zhou Xing's heart, she became an important partner who faced life and death with him.

In the following days, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's feelings grew stronger. With each other's company, they slowly recovered from the thrilling crisis. Zhou Xing continued to devote himself to the exploration and research of interstellar routes, while Ling Xue prepared more delicious meals for him and other astronauts in the kitchen. They supported and encouraged each other, and wrote their own love chapter together in this vast universe.

One night many years later, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue stood in front of the observation window of the space station. They held hands and looked at the bright starry sky outside the window. Zhou Xing gently said to Ling Xue: "Ling Xue, do you remember the first time we met? At that time, I never thought that I would meet someone like you who warms my heart in this cold universe." Ling Xue snuggled in Zhou Xing's arms and said with a smile: "Me too, fate is so wonderful. Meeting you is the greatest luck of my life." They smiled at each other. In this vast universe, their love story is like the bright stars, eternal and shining.

She nodded without hesitation, "Third Young Master, I am willing. As long as I can stay by your side, regardless of life or death, I will have no regrets."

Zhou Xing held Ling Xue's hand tightly and placed a jade pendant in her palm. "This jade pendant was left to me by my mother. Now I give it to you to represent my heart."

Ling Xue carefully put away the jade pendant and cried with Zhou Xing. They talked to each other in the mountains and forests and made a lifelong vow.

After returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhou Xing proposed to his parents that he marry Ling Xue. The Prime Minister and his wife were a little surprised and hesitant at first, after all, Ling Xue was of humble origin.