Listening to Liu Hui’s surging speech, it wasn't just the thirty personnel aboard the Orbital Space Station who were electrified; even the entire ground crew at the launch site was moved. They erupted into a prolonged, fervent applause, to which Liu Hui responded with a gentle wave and a smile.

The nearby cameraman, quick-witted as ever, captured this historical moment, archiving it as future primary source material for later research into this era. Once the applause subsided, Anqi announced, “Now, I invite our Starry Sky Warriors to board the Orbital Space Station.”

The twenty Starry Sky Warriors then queued up and passed through the small hatch into the station’s interior. After they were all inside, the hatch sealed shut. Simultaneously, on the external monitoring equipment, the movements of the Starry Sky Warriors inside the station became visible.

“Starry Sky Warriors, please activate the Orbital Space Station’s main control computer and initiate the system self-check,” Anqi commanded.

The personnel inside the Orbital Space Station then activated the main console. The computer began its diagnostics, and the exterior of the station emitted a soft, white glow.

Chen Changsheng watched the rapidly counting launch timer on the wall and sighed, “Boss, I never imagined that our ‘City of Starlight’ would finally be launching the Orbital Space Station.”

Liu Hui chuckled, “I always believed that the ‘City of Starlight’ would launch an Orbital Space Station, but I never expected this day to arrive so soon. I must thank you all for your arduous work over these past years; it is precisely because of your dedication that we have reached this milestone.”

Chen Changsheng smiled back, “Boss, although we worked hard on the Orbital Space Station concept before, this current station bears little resemblance to our initial designs. This is entirely a new blueprint, entirely Ms. Anqi’s achievement.”

Liu Hui laughed, “Dean Chen, you can’t put it that way! It is precisely because of the foundational work you laid down through your efforts that Anqi could improve upon your groundwork to design this new station. Therefore, this Orbital Space Station carries the credit of Anqi as well as yours.”

Chen Changsheng, uncharacteristically, blushed slightly. He said, “Boss, who could have imagined? The initial weight of the first Orbital Space Station we launched is five thousand tons. Once all subsequent launches are complete, the total mass of the Orbital Space Station will exceed ten million tons. By then, it will be capable of housing and supporting one hundred thousand people for living and working, and it will serve as the vanguard of the Starlight Group’s expansion into space.”

Liu Hui also mused, “Indeed! While other nations are calculating satellite launch weights in grams, our Orbital Space Station launch mass is counted in tons. This is truly a monumental leap forward.”

Chen Changsheng added, “What truly impresses me is the integration of advanced high-tech within this station. Ms. Anqi, utilizing the immense computational power of her ‘Solar System Simulator,’ managed to reverse-engineer the Gravity Array through inverse inference analysis, deriving it from the Levitation Array. This allows our Orbital Space Station to generate gravity. Those working, living, and studying aboard will no longer float but will feel solidly grounded, experiencing life exactly as they would on Earth.”

As the two were speaking, Anqi issued a new directive, and the numerous arrays etched onto the Orbital Space Station’s surface were activated one by one. Following a sharp tremor, the station levitated one meter above the ground. At this moment, the launch countdown on the wall reached its final sixty seconds.

“Attention all units, attention all units! Clear the immediate vicinity. All non-essential personnel must evacuate the launch site.”

Consequently, all personnel withdrew, and the launch area was swiftly emptied. The two massive canopies covering the launch pad began retracting to either side, revealing the inky black sky above.

“Deactivate the station’s external illumination, engage the Dynamic Simulation Array. Launch countdown initiated: twenty seconds, nineteen, eighteen, seventeen…” Anqi began her steady count.

All eyes focused on the Orbital Space Station. The diffuse white light emanating from its surface suddenly vanished, and a strange fluidity began to ripple across the exterior. The observers instantly noticed the station blurring. If one didn't look closely, the station appeared to merge with the color of the background sky behind it.

“…Three, two, one, Liftoff!” Anqi gave the launch command.

The colossal Orbital Space Station swayed slightly upon receiving the order and effortlessly broke free of Earth's gravitational pull. It began to ascend slowly, then its speed accelerated rapidly, instantly reaching two hundred meters per second before piercing the darkness above and vanishing from view.

The display on the large video wall switched: one half showed tracking imagery of the Orbital Space Station relayed by space-based satellites, while the other half displayed live internal footage from within the station.

On the screen, viewers could clearly track the small dot representing the Orbital Space Station moving steadily toward space via satellite tracking.

Naturally, this tracking relied on the Spiritual Energy Fluctuation Radar, a technology only the ‘City of Starlight’ possessed to follow the station’s trajectory.

The ‘City of Starlight’ maintained exemplary secrecy. Furthermore, the station emitted no sound or heat, the launch occurred at night, and the Dynamic Simulation Array was active, meaning other nations on Earth were completely unaware that the ‘City of Starlight’ had successfully launched a super-massive Orbital Space Station.

Everyone closely monitored the station’s flight. In the surveillance feed, the personnel inside reported feeling perfectly comfortable. Not only had their bodies been enhanced to a formidable degree by the Body Evolution Fluid, but a speed of two hundred meters per second caused them no discomfort whatsoever. With the ‘City of Starlight’s’ launch method, even the elderly or frail could soon travel to space and engage in interstellar activities.

In the video feeds, the station occupants appeared relaxed, dressed in ordinary clothing rather than the bulky spacesuits of conventional astronauts. They moved about freely; the station’s ascent had no discernible negative effects on them.

As the station climbed, various operational data points were fed back to Anqi’s computer. Watching the data, a smile spread across her face.

Thus far, the entire launch process mirrored the results simulated within the “Solar System Simulator” exactly, without any deviation.

Thirty minutes later, the Orbital Space Station reached an altitude of three hundred and sixty kilometers above the surface. Following more than half an hour of course correction and adjustments, the station finally settled into its predetermined orbit.

Upon entering the designated orbit, the gigantic structure began to transform. It shifted from a spherical shape to a cuboid. Internal components, previously stowed, were moved outside by the personnel using massive mechanical manipulator arms and installed according to the computer schematics. Two hours later, this assembly phase concluded. By this time, the Orbital Space Station looked drastically different—it had morphed into an elongated prismatic structure.

“Command Center, report. The Orbital Space Station’s first stage transformation is officially complete,” the station personnel reported to the Control Center.

Anqi directed, “Activate the gravity device immediately and test the gravitational readings.”

The station crew quickly initiated the pre-programmed Gravity Array via the main console. On the ground, research personnel watched as the previously suspended crew members suddenly dropped, landing firmly on the station’s internal floor.

“Command Center, the gravity device is fully operational. The gravitational value we detect is between one and one point oh one G. Our sensation is identical to being on the ground.”

“Success…” The ground research team paused for a beat, then erupted into joyful cheers. They began tossing objects they held into the air to express their elation. Over a year of relentless hard work had finally culminated in the successful launch of the Orbital Space Station; how could they not be ecstatic?

Standing next to Liu Hui, Anqi, upon seeing the successful launch, leaped up with joy, albeit in the direction of Liu Hui’s embrace. In his own moment of triumph, Liu Hui made no hesitation and naturally wrapped his arms around her. Drawn by fate and some unknown impulse, the two locked into a passionate kiss.

The staff member responsible for recording the historic footage instantly captured this moment of Liu Hui and Anqi kissing. He immediately swung the camera toward them, initiated a video switch, and the image of Liu Hui and Anqi embracing appeared on the large external screens.

The celebrating researchers outside witnessed the kiss. They froze momentarily before unleashing cheers even louder than before.

These scientists had long admired Anqi’s research genius. Under her leadership, they had achieved victory after victory; internally, they felt incapable of functioning without her guidance.

However, Anqi was an unmarried young woman who, inevitably, would marry someday. The prospect of Anqi leaving them due to marriage had always been a deep-seated worry for these researchers. What did Anqi’s future hold? Would she leave the Scientific Research Institute?

But now, seeing the shot of Liu Hui and Anqi kissing, all their lingering anxieties evaporated. Anqi belonged to the Boss; it explained why she never seemed involved with any other man. This meant Anqi would certainly become one of the Boss’s wives, ensuring she would never leave the Starlight Scientific Research Institute. They could continue to conquer scientific challenges under her leadership. Thus, once Anqi’s final allegiance was confirmed, the resulting cheers were even more boisterous than those celebrating the station’s successful ascent.

Yang Hua also saw the footage of Liu Hui and Anqi kissing. He stood dumbfounded amidst the cheering crowd, his mind struggling to process the events.

“Didn’t the Boss just say he was a man of singular devotion? Why is he kissing Ms. Anqi now? Was he lying to me?”

Yang Hua puzzled over Liu Hui’s actions, racking his brain. Then, recalling the Boss's words, he smacked his forehead in sudden realization, overjoyed: “So, what the Boss meant earlier was that he must be good to his wife at home to ensure family harmony. But outside, he can act as he pleases, as long as he doesn’t bring anyone from the outside home! My Boss’s words carried this hidden meaning! I truly admire the Boss; he understands me perfectly.”

Upon reaching this absurd conclusion, Yang Hua was instantly elated. He resolved to integrate this 'philosophy of life' into his own conduct. Having reconciled Liu Hui’s actions, he immediately plunged into the cheering throng.

Inside the cabin, as Liu Hui and Anqi parted lips, he looked at her with surprise and asked, “Anqi, why…”

Anqi smiled sweetly, “What’s wrong? Is there a problem?”

Since Liu Hui’s last return to the ‘City of Starlight,’ while he still couldn't control the instinctive reaction when his body touched Anqi’s, he was slowly beginning to discern certain responses during those moments.

What shocked Liu Hui this time was how Anqi had used the success of the launch as an opportunity to leap into his arms, resulting in their involuntary embrace and kiss. Though unable to control his own body, Liu Hui had perceived an anomaly in Anqi’s physical state.

Specifically, Anqi now possessed control over her bodily movements. She could have easily avoided the passionate kiss just now, but she chose not to; instead, she reciprocated. Through the intensity of the kiss, Liu Hui realized that Anqi’s participation was active and conscious, unlike previous instances where the contact happened uncontrollably, and awareness only dawned afterwards.

Coincidentally, this kiss was instantly captured by the cameraman and broadcast onto the large screen, making their unusual connection public knowledge.

All these factors made Liu Hui feel that something was amiss, which prompted his surprised question, but Anqi pretended ignorance, questioning him back about what had happened.

Today will only feature two updates, totaling seven thousand characters, as executive leadership has arrived at the company and I must attend to them. Tonight will inevitably involve drinking, leading to inebriation and an inability to write. I hope everyone can understand this circumstance!

As for the remaining deficit of four thousand characters, I guarantee they will all be completed within the next two days.