The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Hillman's second brother generously waived their bill and then stayed for a while before being called away by his subordinates. He left in a hurry, and before leaving, he thoughtfully told them that they could rest until tomorrow and then take the special line set up by the Hillman Group to the auction of the Four Seas Trading Company, so as to avoid the time spent transferring lines.

It was like a godsend; they were just thinking about how to switch lines to Moonfall Star. Although Moonfall Star and Golden Crane Star weren't far apart, even quite close, they were unfortunately separated by several large planets with complex flight paths, making the switch a bit troublesome. Now that the Hillman Group had a dedicated line, they could just go along with it; they'd already troubled others enough along the way, so this wouldn't be a big deal.

But what was the meaning behind Mr. Vitaly's last words?
After the seminar concluded, the two left the Hillman Group via a fast track and strolled back to their hotel, intending to rest for the night as Vitaly had suggested before setting off again the next day.

"What do you think Hillman's second brother came here for?" It couldn't just be to bring them gifts, could it? That doesn't seem likely. Jiang Hui was somewhat puzzled.

She had assumed that once the other person sat down, they would have something to say, but it just went on like this, without any beginning or end, leaving her feeling quite confused.

Clarence reminded him, "That last sentence."

'However, with the emergence of this new material, the price is still unstable, so for now, collecting only the surplus materials is sufficient.'

So, what kind of instability is this price instability?

The sentence itself doesn't have any special meaning, but it's quite interesting when it comes from a well-known interstellar materials tycoon.

Aside from non-renewable and inconveniently traded resources, the prices of most goods in the world are controllable, and for capital, they are numbers that can be manipulated at will.

Moreover, as top-tier material suppliers, they shouldn't have this kind of worry. Since they are leading suppliers themselves, price fluctuations are probably just a matter of how much they buy and sell; they always have a way to make a profit.

However, if this instability is not a normal price fluctuation, and the price manipulation behind it is not by major financial capital, but by some more unshakeable behemoth, then it is indeed plausible.

Considering that the Hillman Group had specially combined internal and external seminars into a large-scale event, and the large number of military personnel attending this time, Jiang Hui had a sudden realization.

The two exchanged a glance and, not wanting to discuss the matter in the crowded streets, changed the subject until they returned to their lodgings.

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"Have we arrived in the capital star region?" The person on the other end raised an eyebrow and asked with a slightly questioning tone as soon as the communication was established.

“Uncle Tang.” Jiang Hui called out with some joy. She had not been able to contact Stark for many days. “Yes, I arrived a few days ago. I went to Xunyue Star first, and I am still on Jinhe Star now.”

The other person nodded, without asking her about her specific route or purpose, only instructing her to be cautious here and to prioritize safety until the start of the semester.

This elder, who is usually stern and sarcastic, rarely spoke at such a lengthy and detailed manner, offering gentle advice like an ordinary elder instructing a child, reminding her to be careful and take care of her health while studying.

"Hmm." The initial joy faded, and Jiang Hui felt her eyes growing hotter with each word, her nose even stinging slightly. "What's wrong?" The young man's cold, hard features seemed to hold a hint of helplessness. "What happened this time? Were you wronged?"

I, Jiang Hui, opened my mouth, but felt a lump in my throat and couldn't say anything. I subconsciously shook my head.

"I just thought, I finally saw it, the central star sector they were talking about. So that's what it's like." Tears were still unconsciously welling up in the girl's eyes, quiet and sad, with an indescribable emptiness, as if even she herself didn't know why she was crying.

No, not even in two lifetimes. Even with different lives, we still can't escape the same fate.

In her previous life, Jiang Hui thought she had already shed all her tears, but in this new life, she still sheds tears for the soul that once inhabited this body.

The young man on the other side of the computer screen was initially taken aback. His usually cold and stern face was completely shattered, revealing a look of helplessness that was incongruous with his usual demeanor. He opened his mouth as if he had something to say, but hesitated and swallowed his words several times.

Jiang Hui, Jiang Hui, when you were on your deathbed, you smiled as you went to find Jiang Yilin. Did you ever think that one day your child would be crying here, with no one to comfort them?

In the end, he shook his head and silently stayed with the child through this period of uncontrollable emotions.

"I'm sorry, there's a lot going on at the front, and I have responsibilities to fulfill. This is all I can do," Stark said helplessly, his voice filled with apology. This was a rare moment of weakness on his part.

Having served in the military for many years and been tough for most of his life, even broken bones and pierced flesh wouldn't make him flinch. Yet today, he revealed so many tender emotions in a single day. This little guy Jiang Hui is really something.

Jiang Hui had already composed herself. She wiped her cheeks with her sleeve, feeling a little embarrassed, and quickly replied, "What are you saying? Uncle Tang has taken care of me and taught me a lot over the years. You've done so much already. How can I deserve this apology? On the contrary, I'm sorry for holding you back all these years. I know that you've stayed in the permanent star system for my sake all these years."

Jiang Hui was once a newcomer to interstellar travel, knowing nothing and grateful to have an elder like Stark to guide her. But over the years, she has come to see things clearly: Stark, despite being in his prime, with outstanding military achievements and a promising future in the military, chose to come to Star 732 at this time to be a mere class tutor.

He was different from many teachers at Beska Intermediate Academy. This small patch of sky wasn't his true domain, and the reason the other had stayed here for so many years was out of a sense of responsibility. Stark's interpersonal relationships were so simple that they could be seen through at a glance; what else could he be after? Everything pointed to her—Jiang Hui couldn't pretend to be blind and ignorant; she had to bear this debt for a lifetime.

The other person paused, clearly not expecting him to say that, but in the end, he didn't deny it. So Jiang Hui's guess was true; the other person really had stayed on Star 732 for three whole years for her sake.

"What's the point of saying all this? I promised your parents and later became your teacher, so I just did what I was supposed to do. You don't need to take these things to heart. You should know that I hope you can continue down this path and do better. That's our expectation too."

"Good child, keep moving forward, there's no need to look back."

(End of this chapter)