Him and their stars

Seldy Stoker has never met the "Mr. Trend" mentioned by the other party, but he learned from his old colleagues at the Red Maple Factory that this man presided over the first Engineers Club on the planet Lumina. of. The expansion of Hongfeng Factory has been so smooth in the past two years, and the old engineer who is very good at materials and metallurgical industries is also responsible for the greatest contribution. He definitely deserves the title of "Old Friend of the People of Hongfeng Factory".

This old Obo engineer was also recommended by Mr. Trend, that is, Seldy Stock was willing to believe in him, and also convinced Mr. Qi to believe in him.

Seldy Stock knew that this so-called Engineers Guild was actually a bit strange...for example, the leading members must be prosthetics. For example, their prosthetic transformation always felt a bit tortured, and their identities were also vague. Problem, but in this new China that is in urgent need of development, everything is acceptable as long as you can work.

The two of them continued to discuss the next work plan naturally while eating and drinking.

"The reflecting mirrors of orbiting satellites will need to be replaced bit by bit after three years. If we want to ensure stable lighting and heat, it is best to get a Sun Messenger back."

"The Empire will not sell it to us, so we might as well consider designing it ourselves. Mr. Black Hoof, your words..."

"Do you think I am the reincarnation of the God of Wisdom?" Old Man Obo said helplessly: "Brother Seldi, I am just an ordinary engineer. To put it bluntly, I am a well-trained craftsman."

Seldi also felt that it was a bit whimsical, so he quickly laughed and poured wine for the other party, but he still kept the matter in mind. He always believed what someone said to him; "As long as you emancipate your mind, there are always more solutions than difficulties."

"In short, as long as you maintain the current light and stabilize the current artificial waterways and lakes, within five years, you should be able to reclaim more than 10 million hectares along the remaining basins of the original No. 4 Icefield and the impact plains along the waterways. Farmland." The old man said: "Then we can invite cowboys from the far coast star area to farm and graze, right?"

Seldi nodded: 'This is Mr. Qi's plan. "

"You still need to be careful. I have traveled all over the universe and seen many countries with huge arable land resources but malnourished people... You have to know that this kind of black land that has been frozen for thousands of years is actually extremely fertile. Particularly suitable for growing commercial crops.”

Old Man Obo looked directly at Seldi with his only eye, and lowered his voice and said: "That's all. Those rare crops with mystical value that psykers need, and those phantom beast hunting grounds, are all It requires a lot of fertile land.”

Isn't that right? The "occult farms" of the Empire and the Alliance have always started on planets.

Seldi nodded and said very frankly: "When the district government was formulating the transformation plan for Baichuan Star, people from the Star Alliance Fruit Group and the Ancient Spirit Chamber of Commerce did come to visit."

Of course Old Man Ebo had heard of these two names, and a noisy character suddenly skipped across his electronic eyes.

The so-called Starlink Fruit Group is the largest agricultural trading company in the galaxy that originated from the Alliance. In the process of development, it has timely included board members who were born in many countries. Naturally, it also has considerable influence throughout the universe.

As for the "Ancient Spirit" Chamber of Commerce, it is a traditional enterprise engaged in the cultivation, collection and sale of occult materials. It originated from the empire, but it is said that it also has a background in the Void Spirit Temple and the Curators Association. Because of the business scope and business model, the capital scale is much lower than the former, but the influence is even better.

Mr. Blackhoof didn't find it strange. For an interstellar super enterprise like this, the sense of smell should be so sensitive.

"There is no way. If we have resources, we will naturally have investors. In a sense, this is actually good news." The old man forced a smile.

"However, Mr. Qi has refused."

"...Well, I can only say that Mr. Qi is indeed what he says. He is a brave man with strong bones!" The old man sighed.

Stoker heard that there was something in the other person's words. Just as he was about to say something, he heard a man on the table next to him raise his glass and laughed: "Ah hahahaha, the foreman said that you can get three months' salary at the end of the year." Salary bonus!”

At this time, there were not many customers in the restaurant, and the man at the next table was obviously drunk. Therefore, the cheers became particularly loud.

"It means your efforts are successful. You see, I have said it before. In this world, as long as you are willing to work, you will never die of hunger. If you are still hungry after working, something must be wrong." Sitting at the table The uncle opposite has taken off his bib, but is still wearing a energetic headscarf. He is the real owner and chef of this "Chen Family Shop" noodle shop.

Now that we have passed the restaurant, the restaurant is almost empty of customers. The owner's energetic daughter is directing the robot to clean the house. He can also take a breather and rest.

"Yeah, right, you were right back then. People just have to change their way of living and then live hard."

"That's it." The older shop owner raised his beer glass and clinked it with his old friend.

"But you, boss, why did you come to New China? When I took my wife and children away from the Big Apple City, I never thought that I would meet you in New China one day."

"Ah hahahaha, the urban renewal plan has been approved. The factories on the outskirts of the city still need to be transformed into garden villas, and the old city needs to be transformed into a commercial district. The surrounding neighbors have left, and I can't sell my noodles to the upper class. The Big Apple will no longer be able to stay in the Big Apple."

"Then your old store..."

"Of course it's closed." The shop owner shrugged: "Since the normal way of living is no longer possible, we have no choice but to live somewhere else."

The drunk man regained some consciousness and thought for a while: "How about you apply for a public housing and just stay here."

"Public housing?"

"Yes, I also heard from Duan Chang about the policy that the district government just issued. It said that as long as you settle in New China and have a tax payment certificate and a labor certificate, you can apply for public housing in the city built by Shirakawa Star. ! So many people like your dishes, so it will be no problem to apply. We can still be neighbors by then!"

When Stoker heard the word "public housing", he immediately pricked his ears subconsciously.

Yes, with the successful start of the planet transformation project, the public housing project led by the district government also began. This is also one of the policies that the new district government plans to implement to benefit the people.

To be clear, the district government is taking the lead in building a new settlement city on the plains after the melting of Ice Sheet No. 4. At the same time, it will also build 1 million public housing units in the first phase of the project.

The size of public housing ranges from 80 to 150 square meters. Every worker with proof of identity and a formal job is eligible to buy one at a low price and even get a mortgage.

Well, facts have proven that civilized creatures were born on the planet after all. Even many races that are very good at aviation and space exploration prefer to stay on the ground. Otherwise, why would the Eero raiders, who call themselves the "Family of the Sky", try to seek a stable hope in the New World after exhausting their efforts and gambling with their clan?

Before the renovation project of Baichuan Star started, many people thought that Mr. Qi was trying to make a bigger picture. They felt that with New China's existing financial, material, manpower and technological strength, Mr. Qi might have retired by the time Baichuan Star was transformed into a new settlement.

But now, a week after the nuclear bomb was detonated, Bai Yujing's government service window has been crowded with people applying for public housing, and even the government's server has been down twice.

Listening to what the next table said, has this policy really benefited the people? Seldi suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment. At this time, he suddenly remembered that when he was swimming in the winter, Mr. Coleman also said that he wanted to apply for a public housing, and he immediately felt more accomplished.

He half-joked and half-seriously said to Mr. Black Hoof, "You can actually try it too."

"My identity cannot withstand scrutiny. In fact, many people in the Brotherhood...Engineers' Guild cannot withstand scrutiny." Mr. Black Hoof also shook his head in a half-joking tone.

"Then if you apply, won't you be able to withstand the investigation?" Seldy said.

Mr. Black Hoof suddenly felt that what the other party said seemed to make some sense, and couldn't help but laugh: "I will pay attention to it."

"You have to hurry up, there are only 1 million units in the first phase." Stock reminded.

"Ah ha ha ha, young man, you don't understand this." The old Obo man put on a look of relying on his old age and explained seriously:

"I have traveled all over the world, and I have seen many politicians with conscience and a sense of mission who want to launch some feasible plans to benefit the people, but they often fail to implement them due to various inexplicable reasons. We still Let this steel gear turn again. If Mr. Qi is like those failed idealists in the past, whether this public housing can be realized is still a question. If the plan can be continued, there will be a second phase sooner or later. In the third period, when that time comes, I will really make my home in this remote place in a poor country, so what will happen?"

The old engineer paused for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "I can bet that, among other things, the real estate developers those two mentioned just now who are building large-scale construction projects in the Earth Belt must already be on the ground by now."

Stoker pondered for a moment and also smiled: "I can also make a bet. They will definitely come, and they will definitely get what they want. It's just that it's a way we are happy with. What do you think? how?"

At this moment, in the capital of the New China Star Sector, on this ordinary Earth-like planet known as "Bai Yujing", Mr. Bernard Wood, the Chief Administrative Secretary of the Sector Administration, was in a remote business negotiation meeting. To a group of business representatives from all over the Galaxy: "There is no problem with commercial real estate, whether it is Shirakawa Star, Bai Yujing, or even others under development, there is no problem. However, please be sure to abide by the star zone The city plan formulated by the government. After the newly settled city is officially established, only the land we turn into commercial areas can be sold."

All the representatives of large companies present were a little stunned.

Generally speaking, in the development of these new planets, explorers and development companies should complete the initial basic exploration work and determine some safe zones. If there are a large number of harmful animals and plants, there will also be paramilitary organizations to clean them up.

Then, the company will follow up and buy the land with the most development value in the safe zone, and build its own facilities, acquisition stations or warehouses. Then the surrounding residents will live together around these facilities, and soon, the city will naturally form. In this way, the company obtains the most valuable real estate on the planet and city, and can then carry out commercial development. The star district government can make the region prosperous without spending too much, and can even make some money selling land.

Representatives of large companies are accustomed to this approach and never imagined that the opposite would be the case.

"Excuse me, Mr. Wood, is this the final decision of Mr. Qi and the District Council?" asked a familiar business representative.

"At most it can only be called a programmatic request." Mr. Wood said seriously: "As for more specific matters, the new district government plans to hold a New China Specialties Expo in Baiyujing in March next year. Everyone will come to participate. We can still discuss it slowly."

"...Then please, Mr. Wood, can we communicate with Commander Qi personally before doing this again?"

"Chief Qi is inspecting the security situation between the mountains and sea channels and is currently not in the capital." Mr. Wood continued with a business-like poker face.

Having said that, what can the business representatives say? Of course, all they can do is say some polite words, saying that the expo will definitely come, and that everything can be discussed in the long term. The last person left in the remote conference room was a branch general manager of the famous multinational real estate giant Huitong Brothers. He was also an acquaintance of Mr. Wood.

Before closing the communication, the former looked at the senior affairs officer up and down with interest and said with a smile: "Didn't you really feel awkward when you were reciting those lines before?"

It's really awkward. Mr. Bernard Wood thought, but he felt inexplicably happy. Uncle, I have been a civil servant all my life, playing... ah no, I have served many politicians, but no matter what, I still have to behave with a smile on my face and my tail between my legs in front of representatives of big companies. Although this new China is a little remote, but based on this feeling, my trip was not in vain!

"It can be seen that Master Qi wants to make a career. A great writer and a great artist always have an idealistic side. This is very respectable. However, idealism Activists sometimes go too far, and that’s when mature civil servants are needed to get everything back on track. Isn’t it?”

If it had been in the past, Mr. Bernard Wood would have been quite willing to reach some compromises and cooperation with the other party while using the opportunity to avoid being caught by anyone. But this time, he continued to say seriously: "What are you talking about? I am just a humble social instrument, carrying the fruits of the sector chief's careful consideration."

"...Mr. Wood, I thought we were friends."

"Well, for the sake of the spirit of the universe, let me make some immature suggestions to you and the Huitong Brothers Group behind you." He paused and smiled: "I can't guarantee other places, but It’s really different here in New China. I’ve been here for half a year, and the thing I’ve learned the most is that if you change your thinking, everything will be brighter. Ordinary citizens always have to have money in their pockets and basic necessities of life. Only if you are satisfied can you go to the shopping malls you develop to spend money. In business, compared with business, it really doesn’t matter who is in charge. It’s about making money, not shabby.”

Mr. Wood looked at the other party's gloomy face, paused, and then said: "In addition, Commander Qi did go to inspect the security work of the mountain-sea channel. The new government is actually not very satisfied with the combat effectiveness of the star security fleet. "

The other party immediately put away his gloomy expression and fell into deep thought. Mr. Wood simply said: "I remember that there seems to be something between the Huitong Brothers Group you represent and the Standard Shipping Association..."

A smile appeared on the other party's face again: "You are indeed a trustworthy good friend. I know it well. So, see you later."

Mr. Wood looked at the darkening light curtain, and for the first time he felt a great sense of superiority in terms of intelligence, morality and even justice.

"Hmph, you scumbag capitalists, no matter how evil you are, once we, the working people, unite, don't we have to follow our rules honestly? Hahaha, right? It's not you who pay us wages, it's us who support you. Are you the ones? How come so many people couldn’t understand such a simple truth before?”

Mr. Bernard Wood, who had spent most of his life in official circles, felt that he finally understood a little bit of the reality of the world.