This star is going to the moon

Chapter 337 A Space Proposal Watched by Billions! (4000 words)
"Wow, is this what it looks like to see Earth from space? It's so beautiful!"

Shu Chang leaned against the porthole of the Wooden Kite and looked up at the Earth in amazement, exclaiming, "This must be Africa, so that vast desert stretching from east to west is the Sahara Desert?"

An Fangfei, who was right next to her, said, "Yes, it's the Sahara."

Upon hearing this, Shu Chang exclaimed, "My goodness, it truly lives up to its reputation as the world's largest desert; it's enormous!"

An Fangfei rolled her eyes at these words.

What nonsense.

She glanced speechlessly at her silly best friend, then turned her gaze to the other side, where Lu Yun and the other men were also watching Earth.

After the Muyuan entered safe flight mode, they unbuckled their seatbelts and left their seats. They also fully opened their helmet visors and wrung out their gloves to hang on their sleeves, freeing their hands to feel and grip more flexibly.

75-year-old Ye Jianfei held onto the back of the seat with one hand and touched the 10-centimeter-thick porthole glass with the other, deeply moved.

"I never thought that an old man like me, whose neck is almost buried in the yellow earth, would actually be able to travel to space one day. I have to thank you, my student, whom I have only known for a few years."

"Professor Ye, you are joking. As a senior figure in the aerospace industry, you have dedicated most of your life to the aerospace cause. It is only right that you come to see space."

Lu Yun looked at the beautiful Earth and said, "Our company will organize some special reward activities later. In the aerospace field, we will give some senior figures in the aerospace industry a free visit to space. This is a way of repaying them for their dedication to my country's aerospace industry."

"After all, aerospace is a long-term endeavor. Without their tireless research and accumulation, I wouldn't have been able to build the space shuttle..."

Hearing Lu Yun's humble words, Ye Jianfei shook his head, gripping the back of his seat: "Your intentions are good, but how could we let you do this? The higher-ups are already considering this matter."

"I don't know the specifics yet, and even if I did, I couldn't say. But I think it's highly likely we'll be cooperating, and I won't let you do this for free..."

Lu Yun naturally knew about this, which is why he initially said "some" instead of "all".

Lu Yun knows very well what he can and cannot do.

Unlike some capitalists who claim "I have no interest in money," he actually wants to target the country's financial system.

According to Lu Yun's estimate, the country will likely buy several space shuttles, rather than leasing or directly purchasing launch services.

The Chinese people's character dictates that they must keep the key things in their own hands.

Just like how the space agency signed a contract with Bluestar Aerospace to obtain the production qualification for the "Wanhu" rocket, and also needs to improve and upgrade it to maximize its value.

Just like when we first introduced Soviet fighter jets, we started by buying them directly, then built them ourselves, and finally upgraded them into something that looked similar but was completely different in its core.

This has made the "Flanker" fighter jet, originally from Russia, the "strongest Flanker" in China and Laos.

If the Russians' "flank" combat power is 6000, then the "flank" combat power that the Chinese have thoroughly researched and upgraded would be at least 10000!

I estimate that the same applies to the "Wooden Kite" class space shuttle; we should buy a few and study them thoroughly.

Then it can be used in the military.

Yes, buying a few aircraft would definitely be for the aerospace industry; it's hard to say about the military applications.

Perhaps Blue Star Aerospace will provide the blank machine, and then they can modify it into a space fighter.

Alternatively, they could collaborate with Bluestar Aerospace to jointly develop a new type of space fighter based on the "Wooden Kite" class space shuttle.

This cooperation model certainly won't involve direct collaboration with Bluestar Aerospace. It's highly likely that Bluestar Aerospace will partner with China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) to establish a subsidiary, which would then possess military qualifications.

With the successful maiden manned flight of the Muyuan spacecraft, signs of progress have emerged in this area. The Zhanzhi side, which has been in contact with Blue Star Aerospace, is already showing signs of interest, and meetings are being held on various fronts.

After all, international cooperation is different from Lu Yun, the absolute controller of Blue Star Aerospace, issuing orders on how the company should develop; it requires coordination from multiple parties.

Lu Yun chatted with Academician Ye, and then Academician Ye went to talk to Zhao Chuandong about the topic of "elderly people," while Lu Yun turned around and started chatting with Yu Xingchen.

As the vice president of the world's largest commercial space company, Yu Xingchen's trip to space was truly eye-opening!

As an aerospace worker, his thinking is different from that of ordinary people, and it became even more different after he became the vice president of the world's largest commercial aerospace company.

He thought his thinking was already high enough, but after coming to space and "looking down" at Earth from space, he suddenly had an epiphany.

Lu Yun patted him on the shoulder and asked, "Old Yu, how are you feeling?"

"I feel that space workers should definitely have the opportunity to come and see space!"

Looking at the slowly "rotating" Earth, Yu Xingchen exclaimed, "Only after seeing the Earth from a space perspective did I realize how delicate, fragile, and insignificant our planet is. Some of the questions that had puzzled me before were instantly answered."

"And some of the things you said before, some of the plans, I did have doubts at the time, but now I've completely figured it out, what you said is right."

"Actually, I had questioned the statement that 'humanity's future lies in the stars and the sea' before, because there are indeed many terrible things on Earth. But now, by shifting our perspective to space and looking back at Earth as a whole, I firmly believe that humanity's future definitely lies in the stars and the sea."

Yu Xingchen looked at Lu Yun and said, "Most importantly, with you, President Lu, leading us, we will surely reach for the stars and the sea."

Lu Yun: “…”

I never expected that someone with thick eyebrows and big eyes like Yu Xingchen would also be a bootlicker!

Seeing Lu Yun's expression, Yu Xingchen smiled and said, "President Lu, I'm not flattering you. I've thought about this very carefully before I said it. After all, without you, I wouldn't be able to say these things in space right now."

"If the establishment of Blue Star Aerospace was the beginning of our journey to the stars, then we have now set sail."

Lu Yun said helplessly, "Is the impact of going to space really that big? I don't feel it that strongly. At most, I just feel that it is indeed... good."

Yu Xingchen explained earnestly, "That's because you, President Lu, have a very high level of thinking, unlike most of us..."

"You can pull him down..."

However, although Lu Yun said that, he knew that his way of thinking was definitely different from that of ordinary people.

After all, no one else can live two lives like him.

He also lacked the cheat codes he possessed.

When you add the two together, it becomes even more incredible.

No matter how extraordinary things are, Lu Yun still considers himself a human being, an Earthling, and an ordinary person.

So he looked towards An Fangfei.

Their eyes met immediately.

Then they would all smile knowingly.

As if by telepathy, the two exerted their strength to float towards each other, and soon embraced in the middle of the cabin.

However, Lu Yun exerted more force, so he carried An Fangfei back to Shu Chang's side.

As a single woman, Shu Chang couldn't possibly accept this!

"Hey, so many people are watching! How can you two be hugging and cuddling like that? Lots of children are watching!"

It's being broadcast live in its entirety, and hundreds of millions of people around the world are watching it via live stream and rebroadcast, including many children.

After all, Lu Yun is both a superstar and a super scientist. Whether children influenced by a learning environment want to become scientists or children influenced by an entertainment environment want to become stars, parents have a very good goal for them to learn.

That's Lu Yun!
Even if you want to be a star, taking Lu Yun as a role model is definitely a thousand times better than those "desperate illiterate" stars.

Especially now that Lu Yun has gone to space in the space shuttle he designed and built, it's even more important to let the children see it.

Although the cabin is currently silent, their every move is being broadcast live. [???]

My mom made me learn from Lu Yun, and now I've learned it.

"Honey, your mother definitely didn't want you to learn this."

Wow, are we part of this couple's play? Kissing each other on the cheek at the airport, then embracing and floating in space, they're showing off to me!

[Quack, I don't want to see those teeth!]

[I'm here to see a new record in human spaceflight history, what are you here for?]

[Damn it, I just broke up with my boyfriend, and now I'm watching a space-themed livestream and couples are showing off their love! I'm not playing anymore!!!]

In contrast to these people, the celebrity fans were completely different; they were absolutely thrilled by the scene.

Especially fans of Lu Yun and An Fangfei.

Because Lu Yun and An Fangfei are not ordinary traffic stars, and they are not specifically there to exploit fans, they don't need to worry about the unspoken rule that "traffic stars can't date."

In addition, they have been in a public relationship for quite some time, and their feelings have remained very stable. They even specialize in playing lovers and married couples when filming, and no longer take on other roles or romantic scenes with other people of the opposite sex. As a result, their fanbase as a couple has grown larger and larger.

They're even waiting for the good news of their wedding.

I'm totally obsessed!

Oh my god, it's so sweet!

Embracing in space—how romantic!

[This couple really knows how to have fun! Kissing at a space base and hugging in space—will they get married on the space station someday?]

[I want to screenshot this as my phone's wallpaper. Lu Yun and An Fangfei are embracing in the cabin of the Wooden Kite, with space and Earth visible through the porthole behind them. It's so beautiful and romantic!]

[How can other celebrities bear this? How many celebrities can only keep their relationships secret, and how many celebrities have to make it to the top of the trending searches just to show affection in public!]

[Lu Yun and An Fangfei are truly a model celebrity couple; that space hug is so romantic, I'm so envious!]

If my boyfriend hugged me from space, I'd marry him immediately!

Come on, sister, the money spent on a space trip could buy a mansion and a luxury car. Put your mind back on Earth.

Indeed, now that the Muyuan has turned to fly over our motherland, with the land right outside the porthole, it reminds us to stay grounded and not to have unrealistic ambitions.

[Hey, what's Lu Yun doing?]

What was in the tool pocket of his spacesuit?

He took out a flat, red box...

Holy crap, there was a ring inside!!

Yes, Lu Yun took a ring out of the tool pocket of his spacesuit inside the "Blue Star" cabin.

The initial goal was to provide emotional value to space tourists and make them feel like professional astronauts.

Therefore, the "Blue Star" intravehicular spacesuit does not adopt the minimalist design with no exterior like the commercial spacesuits of SpaceX. Instead, it adopts a design that combines "minimalist style" and "workwear style", retaining some characteristics of professional spacesuits on a clean spacesuit.

From this symbolic little pocket, Lu Yun took out a flat little box.

When he first took it out, everyone thought it was a folding phone sponsored by Huayao, until he wedged his feet into the limiters, keeping himself "upright," and opened the box towards the floating An Fangfei.

Shu Chang saw what was inside and exclaimed, "A diamond ring!"

Her exclamation caused her to lose her balance, and just as she was about to float and spin, she quickly pulled An Fangfei back.

As a result, An Fangfei was also pulled away.

Lu Yun: “…”

He quickly grabbed An Fangfei to steady them both.

At the same time, he didn't forget to glare at Shu Chang.

Depend on!
Dude, I'm proposing! Where are you taking my wife?

Luckily you're a girl, otherwise we would have thrown you out of the Wooden Kite!

Even though Shu Chang couldn't read Lu Yun's eyes, she knew she had done something wrong, so she quickly put her hands together and begged for mercy.

An Fangfei didn't pay attention to Shu Chang, because her eyes were completely on Lu Yun and the ring in Lu Yun's hand.

Her heart was beating very fast; it was so fast she couldn't hear any other sounds.

Today is her birthday. In the past few birthdays, Lu Yun tried to be creative and related to his love of aerospace. This time, he took her directly to space to celebrate her birthday.

On her birthday, Lu Yun kissed her at the space airport. The two went to space together, saw Earth from space, and instinctively hugged each other to experience the feeling of weightlessness.

Just when An Fangfei thought this was her birthday present, Lu Yun suddenly pulled out a diamond ring!
However, Lu Yun laughed and said, "This is not a diamond ring. The diamond-like thing on it is cut and polished from the porthole glass of the Muyuan. The silver-gray ring body is also made of special titanium alloy material that makes up the main frame of the Muyuan."

"I love spaceflight. I designed and built the unprecedented Muyuan space shuttle, which ushered in a new era of manned spaceflight. Then I used its materials to make a ring for you."

"Just like I said when I departed from the space airport, going to space is my dream for two lifetimes, and marrying you is also my dream for two lifetimes."

"So, An Fangfei, are you willing to marry me..."

"willing!"

Before Lu Yun could finish speaking, An Fangfei, her heart pounding, blurted out, "I do!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she realized everyone was looking at her, and she immediately blushed.

Lu Yun smiled and put the ring on her finger.

At this moment, even the single Shu Chang got excited, took out a phone sponsored by Huayao from her spacesuit pocket and said, "Give me a kiss, give me a kiss, and I'll take a picture of you!"

Upon hearing this, An Fangfei exchanged a glance with Lu Yun and then took the initiative to kiss him.

Shu Chang used her phone to capture the moment when Lu Yun and An Fangfei kissed in space with the beautiful landscape of their motherland on Earth as a backdrop.

However, in her excitement, she lost control of herself and bumped into Lu Yun and An Fangfei, who were kissing, right after the photo was taken.

"Hey, hey, stop me!"

Lu Yun and An Fangfei quickly separated and pulled her away.

Lu Yun was all smiles after his successful proposal, but An Fangfei was still blushing.

I don't know if it was because I was shy or because I was annoyed that I had brought an idiot into space.

Unfortunately, this fool turned out to be her best friend.

Academician Ye, Zhao Chuandong, and Yu Xingchen were much more composed. After controlling their posture, they applauded to congratulate the couple who had proposed romantically in space.

(End of this chapter)