Staring at the crystal-clear surveillance feed displayed on the television screen, Liu Hui asked with genuine curiosity, "Dean Chen, are you absolutely certain this footage is being transmitted directly from the seabed, and isn't just a recording you're playing back?"

Chen Changsheng started, inquiring, "Boss, why do you ask that?"

Liu Hui explained, "I once read a scientific report stating that electromagnetic waves cannot travel very far underwater because they are gradually absorbed by the water during propagation. Consequently, the issue of communication beneath the sea has never been satisfactorily resolved. Our massive iron ore deposit is located nine thousand meters beneath the surface; logically, we shouldn't be able to see such a clear video feed, right?"

Chen Changsheng smiled. "Boss, speaking of that, we truly have Miss Anqi to thank. She has discovered so many brilliant applications for spiritual energy fluctuations. The surveillance video you are watching is indeed live footage, but it is being relayed from the deep ocean floor using spiritual energy waves. Although a portion of these spiritual energy waves is absorbed by the seawater during transmission, their overall conductivity is far superior to electromagnetic waves—they are absorbed at less than one percent of the rate of electromagnetic waves. That’s why they can be used for signaling in the deep sea; all our current deep-sea communications rely entirely on spiritual energy fluctuations."

Liu Hui marveled, "So that’s how it works! It seems securing Miss Anqi's involvement is truly a blessing for our Scientific Research Institute."

"Naturally," Chen Changsheng replied, chuckling. "Although I am old in spirit, I hold immense admiration, even bordering on reverence, for Miss Anqi's talent. With her joining us, the progress of various research projects at the Starry Sky Scientific Research Institute has accelerated dramatically. Otherwise, we wouldn't have managed to construct the orbital space station in just over a year, nor would we be inviting you here today for a launch observation."

Liu Hui laughed. "Indeed. Even now, thinking back feels like a dream. Before Anqi arrived, even with our rapid research progress, we were still vastly distant from building an orbital space station. I never expected this station to be ready for launch so soon."

Chen Changsheng glanced at his watch. "Boss, it’s almost time. Perhaps we should head to the launch site."

"Very well, I'm looking forward to this launch," Liu Hui agreed.

Thus, Liu Hui and Chen Changsheng set off, heading toward a large, secret launch facility specially constructed for the Starry Sky Scientific Research Institute. When they arrived, the scene was one of intense activity; numerous scientists in white lab coats were meticulously inspecting a colossal structure.

The immense object was circular and gargantuan, standing sentinel in the very center of the launch pad. Standing before it, Liu Hui felt as minuscule as an ant.

"Miss Anqi hasn't arrived yet?"

Chen Changsheng surveyed the area, couldn't spot Anqi, and stopped a passing researcher to inquire.

"Dean Chen, Miss Anqi went home briefly, but she mentioned she would be back half an hour before the launch."

"Oh, I see. Go back to your work," Chen Changsheng released the researcher.

"Boss, since Miss Anqi isn't here, I have urgent matters to attend to, so I can't accompany you. Please feel free to look around on your own! Just remember one thing: do not touch anything at the site without permission," Chen Changsheng advised Liu Hui.

Liu Hui smiled. "Alright, I understand. I’ll wander around by myself."

Chen Changsheng left to attend to his duties, while Liu Hui casually strolled through the vast launch complex. Suddenly, he spotted a familiar face tucked away in a corner. He crept closer, slapped the person on the shoulder, and laughed, "Yang Hua, what are you hiding in this corner for?"

"Cough, cough... Boss! My apologies, I didn't see you there," Yang Hua jumped, startled by Liu Hui's sudden appearance.

"Heh heh, you rascal. Wearing that white coat, you actually look like a scientist," Liu Hui teased.

"Boss, what do you mean 'look like'? I am a scientist, aren't I? I’ve invented plenty of great things for the company, and you even commended me personally for them," Yang Hua retorted, slightly indignant.

"Then why are you skulking here?" Liu Hui chuckled.

"Boss, I'm monitoring the operational status of the high-capacity batteries aboard the orbital space station," Yang Hua explained.

"Huh? Aren't we using Advanced Energy Stones for the orbital space station's power? Why are there high-capacity batteries up there too?" Liu Hui asked, confused.

"Miss Anqi said that while we have Advanced Energy Stones as the core power source, we cannot become overly reliant on them. We must develop energy usage methods that we have complete control over, laying a foundation for our long-term development. That’s why we are extensively using solar power generation on the orbital space station, necessitating these high-capacity batteries. Miss Anqi also said that frugality is always a virtue, and wastefulness must be avoided," Yang Hua stated earnestly.

"Heh heh, you certainly have a polished way of putting things, young man. Speaking of which, how are things progressing between you and Li Zhi?" Liu Hui asked with a smile.

"Boss, though you are my superior, I must issue a warning: Li Zhi is now mine. I forbid you from having any designs on her, or I will challenge you to a duel," Yang Hua warned Liu Hui seriously.

Liu Hui laughed. "Heh heh, you’re quite suspicious. If I really had designs on her, fellows like you wouldn't even get a look-in."

Yang Hua startled. "Don't tell me you're regretting it now and want to take her from me?"

Liu Hui replied, "What kind of person do you take me for? I am a devoted man; everyone in this company knows I treat my wife very well. You need to remember this going forward: treat your wife well at home, or it will lead to domestic discord, which can be very troublesome."

Yang Hua nodded. "Boss, I will be mindful. I will certainly strive to be a good, responsible family man, just like you."

Just as Liu Hui was about to continue chatting with Yang Hua, Anqi walked in from outside.

Today, Anqi had completely shed her usual white lab coat image. She had made a special effort, wearing light makeup, a pale yellow dress, and a pair of white high-heeled leather shoes. She looked vibrantly youthful and radiant. She appeared less like a scientist and more like a fashionable, beautiful young woman, causing a momentary lapse in focus for anyone who saw her.

Yang Hua murmured, "Heavens! I usually only see Miss Anqi in her lab coat. I never realized that with just a little effort, she could be this stunning—even more beautiful than my Zhi Zhi."

Liu Hui was momentarily captivated as well, but he quickly regained his composure and approached her. "Anqi, you’ve arrived!"

"Liu Hui, do you think this dress is pretty? I specifically went home to change," Anqi said playfully, spinning gracefully in front of him. The hem of her skirt fluttered, radiating youthful energy.

"Beautiful, truly beautiful! I never knew you had this side to you," Liu Hui praised sincerely.

"Hmph, if it weren't for this big day, I wouldn't be dressed up like this—you’d just have to be envious!" Anqi stuck her tongue out playfully at Liu Hui.

"Ahem..." Liu Hui choked on his own saliva, coughing several times.

Anqi immediately looked aggrieved, subtly pinching Liu Hui’s arm. "Liu Hui, you promised to come see me last time. Why haven't you visited for so long? You even seem to avoid me whenever we see each other normally?"

Liu Hui forced a smile. "Well... I've been swamped with work. Once things calm down, I definitely will come to see you."

As Anqi was about to respond, Chen Changsheng walked over. "Miss Anqi, there are twenty minutes left until the orbital space station launch. Should we begin system activation?"

Anqi whispered to Liu Hui, "Liu Hui, don't rush off. I’ll talk to you after the launch." She then headed into the main launch control center.

"Attention everyone, we have twenty minutes until the launch of our orbital space station. Please prepare and begin the final diagnostics check on all station systems," Anqi started issuing commands on-site.

The research personnel immediately began the final inspection of the gigantic orbital space station. The telemetry data was then summarized and sent to the central command room. After a thorough review, the orbital space station was confirmed to be in excellent condition, with no anomalies detected.

"Activate the orbital space station now. Please have the station crew ready," Anqi commanded.

A small hatch on the massive orbital space station opened, and twenty crew members emerged from the resting quarters, lining up before the structure.

Anqi announced, "And now, we invite the esteemed Boss of Starry Sky Group to give his address!"

Liu Hui stepped forward. Looking at the twenty crew members, who were visibly excited, he began delivering an impromptu speech.

"Everyone, just as our Starry Sky Group song proclaims: humanity’s future lies among the stars. And humanity is destined to enter the cosmos to seek the living space that belongs to us. You twenty individuals are the vanguard of the Starry Sky Group's push toward the stars. The work you are about to undertake will be recorded in the annals of human history and will become the legend of the Starry Sky Group. Every 'Starry Sky Citizen' present today will feel pride for you. Accompanying you into the void is the Starry Sky Group’s ambition to conquer the heavens. The moment you ascend, you will create a miracle—a miracle that belongs to you, and belongs to the entire Starry Sky Group. Go now, my Starry Sky Warriors!"