Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 638 You have to go back and take a look, right?

"Chief Engineer Li, the launch preparations are complete. Please give further instructions!"

"Execute according to plan!"

Soon, Li Guoqiang's voice was transmitted to the ears of everyone at the aerospace base via radio.

"Roger that!"

"ignition!"

The next moment, with a command from the front-line commander, a large amount of orange-red flames suddenly shot out from the bottom of the rocket launcher on the big screen, causing a large amount of water vapor to evaporate from the cooling pool.

"Transmitter communication is normal!"

"The engine is running normally!"

"Landing module in normal condition!"

"The launch pad has detached, and the rocket is ascending!"

With each powerful report, the view on the large screen kept moving upwards.

The launch vehicle shot straight into the sky like a sharp sword, and soon disappeared into the clouds, while the large screen switched to satellite images.

"Rocket operating normally!"

"Prepare for primary separation!"

"First-stage propulsion separation successful, preparing to enter the atmosphere!"

"Second-stage propulsion separation successful, about to enter the predetermined orbit!"

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As time ticked by, the rocket's boosters continued to separate.

After the last thruster separated, the lander successfully entered its designated space orbit, then slowly deployed its solar panels and activated its internal engines.

Upon seeing this, a burst of enthusiastic applause erupted in the command hall, and Li Guoqiang couldn't help but show a very happy smile on his face.

Next, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the lander will continue to orbit the Earth while adjusting its orbit until it is in the same orbit as the Moon.

Finally, all that's left is to wait patiently for the moon to arrive so we can proceed with the landing.

Since this process would take at least a day, Li Guoqiang didn't just sit idly in the command center.

Soon, he had the latest experimental data and was preparing to develop a manned lunar lander.

At the same time, all the latest scientific research results have been applied by the country and the Qiangsheng Group to various industries, resulting in the development of a series of military and civilian products.

Examples include communications, engines, and various new materials.

This is equivalent to using a space base to drive a series of industrial chains.

With the support of the powerful Sheng Group and its massive financial resources, many industries in China have undergone tremendous changes in just over half a year.

Compared to his previous life, the development process was shortened by at least five years.

Moreover, this rate of development will become faster and faster over time.

To avoid being perceived as a threat by the West and to avoid various forms of suppression and interception, Li Guoqiang even took the time to return to Hong Kong to make adjustments and arrangements for the development of the Qiangsheng Group, hoping to use various interests to lull the West into complacency.

And just like that, more than a decade has passed without us even realizing it.

Over the past decade or so, Li Guoqiang has transformed himself from a research novice into a top expert in the scientific research field, and has also cultivated hundreds of world-class research teams under his command.

In doing so, he not only spent 20 years of his life, but also burned through trillions of US dollars.

His greatest achievement was a manned spacecraft, which is essentially a space carrier.

However, this space carrier does not carry many weapons and equipment; most of it consists of scientific research equipment.

Its primary goal is to send research teams to the moon and establish a base suitable for human habitation.

This base was named Moon Palace by Li Guoqiang.

"Chief Engineer Li, are you really going to go up with him?" Zhou Jingyi, the superior representative, looked at Li Guoqiang's face, which was not much different from more than ten years ago, and asked in a deep voice.

“That’s right, I will personally lead the team up this time.” Li Guoqiang nodded seriously upon hearing this.

After all, all the necessary tests have been completed, and the spacecraft has become very mature, with a probability of problems of less than one in ten thousand.

Moreover, all the supplies, equipment, and personnel that needed to be transported have already been sent to the moon. Now it's time for him to go up there personally, lead the research teams, and build his own lunar palace.

Moreover, with his personal little world, he wouldn't die even if something really went wrong.

"Alright! Then I wish you all the best!" Zhou Jingyi sighed inwardly when he saw the determined look on Li Guoqiang's face, and then spoke sincerely.

After he finished speaking, the various changes that had taken place in the country over the past ten years came to mind.

It can be said that they completed a development process that took the West hundreds of years in just over a decade, and in some aspects, they even surpassed it.

All of this is the result of Li Guoqiang leading his research team, devoting themselves to their work day after day for more than a decade.

Furthermore, for the sake of national development, the Qiangsheng Group has spent enormous sums of money, working almost for free, to help the country build various infrastructure projects, so that the general public can live a happy and fulfilling life.

Just as he was deeply moved by Li Guoqiang's selfless dedication, little did he know that what Li Guoqiang was thinking about was building a lunar palace for himself after he flew to the moon and ushering in the era of interstellar alliance.

Soon, the day of the spacecraft's launch arrived.

Under Li Guoqiang's arrangement, Luo Huijuan, Shang Xiuzhen, and others have all been stored in his personal space, ready to go to the moon with him.

In addition, just to be on the safe side, he did not bring his children, including Li Jiayuan and Li Jiaqiu, and even handed over control of the Qiangsheng Group to his children to manage together.

This way, even if something unexpected happens, it won't affect the children, and the Qiangsheng Group can continue to be passed down.

"Qiangzi, do you think we can really build our Moon Palace on the moon?" Luo Huijuan took Li Guoqiang's arm, rested her head on his shoulder, and a hint of worry was on her face.

"Yes, definitely!" Li Guoqiang's eyes narrowed, and he answered with a firm resolve.

It's worth noting that he had been striving for this goal for over a decade.

Moreover, he left a contingency plan on the spacecraft, which would allow him to control the situation on the moon when needed and ensure everything goes smoothly.

The only uncertainty is whether he can reap the rewards of his hard work, overcome those scientific challenges, and successfully build a suitable base for permanent human habitation on the moon. "Well, then go ahead and do it! No matter what, I'll be with you!" Luo Huijuan nodded gently upon hearing Li Guoqiang's reply, then softly offered her support.

Although she was still somewhat worried, she knew how much effort Li Guoqiang had put into this.

In addition, she has a personal little world that she can use as a trump card to save her life, so the only thing she can do is to fully support Li Guoqiang.

"Yes! The best thing I've ever done in my life is marrying you." Li Guoqiang smiled slightly and said with some emotion.

As he spoke, he lowered his head and looked at Luo Huijuan.

Even though she was over fifty, her face was still as delicate and charming as a girl in her thirties.

“Let’s go! I look forward to traveling with you on the moon.” Luo Huijuan straightened up, reached out to straighten Li Guoqiang’s collar, and then spoke gently.

"Okay!" Li Guoqiang nodded in agreement, then quickly left the small space and returned to the space base outside.

Shortly afterward, he led a group of elite soldiers into the spacecraft. At his command, the spacecraft pilot pressed the engine start button, and the spacecraft took off, heading straight for outer space.

As Zhou Jingyi watched the spaceship fly further and further away, higher and higher, a very complicated expression appeared on his face.

In fact, if he could, he wouldn't want Li Guoqiang to go to the moon with him.

Given Li Guoqiang's research abilities, he is better suited to stay in the country to cultivate talent.

However, because Li Guoqiang insisted, he had no choice but to agree to Li Guoqiang's request.

Soon, the spacecraft completely disappeared from his sight, and he could only observe its existence through satellite sensor images.

The entire process lasted for more than three days until the spacecraft successfully landed on the far side of the moon. Only then did Zhou Jingyi breathe a sigh of relief and hurriedly make a video call with Li Guoqiang.

"Chief Engineer Li, how are you feeling now?"

"I feel great, Brother Zhou, don't worry." Li Guoqiang waved to the video while having someone check the status of the entire spaceship.

"Okay, then let me know if you have any questions." Zhou Jingyi nodded, then gave a brief instruction and hung up the call, preparing to report the situation to his superiors.

After learning that the spacecraft was in good condition, Li Guoqiang did not waste any time. He immediately contacted the temporary lunar base and then piloted the spacecraft to the base.

Once he entered the base and obtained the highest management authority, he immediately began to arrange the plan to build a permanent base.

It includes not only residential areas, research areas, and planting areas, but also commercial areas and entertainment areas.

These areas will consist of buildings resembling yurts, and a comprehensive air defense system will be set up nearby to protect against dangers such as falling meteorites.

The entire project is expected to be completed within five years.

Ultimately, the goal is to enable an ordinary person to live a peaceful and stable life on the moon.

In addition, all living facilities must be managed automatically, such as automatic planting and harvesting.

However, even with Li Guoqiang's extraordinary ability to reap huge rewards from a single effort, successfully completing this plan would not be easy.

Because each piece of equipment requires knowledge from many disciplines, and it is the most advanced knowledge in the world.

This means that it will take a lot of time to polish it.

Fortunately, he not only has a large number of capable and skilled personnel who can help him improve some basic research and provide some scientific research ideas, but also has a relatively long lifespan.

If five years isn't enough, then ten years.

If ten years isn't enough, then twenty years will do.

Anyway, his lifelong wish is to transform the moon into the lunar palace of ancient mythology, so that humanity can move from the planetary age to the interstellar age.

And just like that, more than a decade passed by in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Li Guoqiang encountered many difficulties, but he still managed to build the first generation of the Moon Palace, enabling an ordinary person to live freely in the Moon Palace.

However, this lunar palace has a total area of ​​less than ten square kilometers, and it is prone to various malfunctions and problems from time to time.

This situation made Li Guoqiang truly realize the hardship of scientific research progress and how difficult it was to achieve the goals he had set.

"Qiangzi, why don't you just give up? One person's strength is always limited. You've already done enough. You can leave the rest to the younger generation. There's no need to push yourself so hard." Luo Huijuan leaned against Li Guoqiang's chest, looking at his slightly furrowed brows, and couldn't help but softly advise him.

"No, since we've already made up our minds, how can we give up halfway?" Li Guoqiang refused without even thinking.

“But, but our parents are already over 80, and Aunt Yinfeng and Uncle Guangfu are also nearing the end. You have to go back and see them, right?” Luo Huijuan frowned and then said with a heavy heart.

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang fell silent for a moment.

At this point, even he himself was over 60 years old, and there were more wrinkles around his eyes.

Based on the previous research progress, he really had little confidence that he could achieve the goal he had set in his lifetime.

After all, what he needs to challenge is not just one or two disciplines, but countless disciplines.

Moreover, what Luo Huijuan said is also true; there are some responsibilities he cannot shirk.

Perhaps it's time for him to go back and give the opportunity to the younger generation.

Thinking of this, he sighed softly, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll hand over my work properly in the next few days, and then I'll take you all back to live a few years of peaceful life."

"Hmm!" Upon hearing this, Luo Huijuan felt a surge of joy in her heart.

Although she has gone back to see her children over the past ten years, and even helped take care of her grandson for a period of time.

However, she spent most of her time with Li Guoqiang on the moon.

Besides, because Li Guoqiang was always busy with scientific research projects, she and her sisters had a rather boring life.

In addition, they are all quite old now, like Xu Yuping and Qin Huairu, the oldest of whom is almost 80 years old.

Even though they look much younger, it can't suppress their attachment to worldly life.

In short, they were homesick.

"I'm sorry, I was a bit obsessed and made you suffer so much because of me!"

At this moment, Li Guoqiang finally realized his mistake, and a deep sense of apology appeared on his face.

(End of this chapter)