Void Jigsaw Puzzle

Guo Ling and Fan Ting smiled at each other helplessly.

"Do we look like a couple?"

From the beginning when they were treated as a couple by Old Man Liu, to now when they have become Zhu Tong's "parents", they have always been tied together, as if God likes to pair them up as a couple.

However, in the current situation, there seems to be no need to disturb Zhu Tong's good expectations.

The four of them didn't say anything, but walked forward together and gave Zhu Tong a gentle hug, making him feel the most direct and real love.

Zhong Chenmu finally said, "Xiaotong, we are your family, and a family should be together. So, no matter what happens in the future, we must be together, and we will definitely help you get revenge!"

"Yeah!" Zhu Tong's childish eyes were full of determination.

After helping Zhu Tong overcome this difficulty, Zhong Chenmu breathed a sigh of relief.

However, he did not dare to take it lightly, because there was an important issue before him that involved everyone: the "normalization" plan from the hydrogen family.

Previously, due to time constraints, he had not had time to share the details with his team members, and they were even unaware that they had had very intense communication with Liang Ye and Pierce.

Now that Zhu Tong's emotions have been temporarily calmed down, it's time to talk about this matter.

After all, there are only two days left until the launch date originally given by Hydrogen Concept.

Using the whiteboard in the conference room, Zhong Chenmu gave a detailed introduction to the "normalization" plan of the hydrogen family by speaking, writing and drawing.

"In short, they appreciate our kindness, but they don't accept our proposal. They believe any labor we provide is worthless. We can only use this so-called 'unification' plan to give them some fun. As long as we implement this plan, they will be willing to fulfill their previous promise and open up an open area on Taibai Star for our civilization."

"That's ridiculous!" Guo Ling punched the wall.

Then he grimaced in pain and shook his hands around, as if that could relieve the pain a little.

Old Man Liu was very calm: "At least they gave us a way out, even though it's a difficult road. But it's better than staying in Wuming City and dying."

"Well, we've traveled countless miles across time and space to get here from Earth, and by some strange coincidence, we've been given the opportunity to reappear. If we just accept our fate and die, it would be better for us to not be reappeared by the Hydrogen Clan in the first place, and simply disappear into the void of the universe as a data signal."

Zhong Chenmu has also passed the stage of anger.

Fan Ting keenly spotted the problem. "So, our advance team can no longer stand alone, right? We must be integrated into one of the Twelve Apostles? Also, if fratricide really breaks out, how will we protect ourselves? Especially, how will we protect the children?"

Zhu Tong puffed out his chest and said, "I will protect myself well and won't hold you back!"

After everyone finished venting their emotions and opinions, Zhong Chenmu continued, "I've already had a deep conversation with Liang Ye and Pierce. They offered a plan for dealing with 'internecine warfare' that they believe will involve the least sacrifice, but I don't agree."

After that, he gave a detailed explanation of Pierce's plan of "sacrificing seven people".

The other four kept their eyes wide open, not daring to be distracted in the slightest.

"Brother Xiao Zhong, you're right!" Zhu Tong was the first to express his opinion: "Why should those seven people be sacrificed? Why don't they take up two spots themselves? That way, we only need to find five people!"

Children's words are innocent, but they accurately express everyone's thoughts.

Zhong Chenmu looked at his team members with some relief.

Before this moment, he still felt a little uneasy: "What if some of them have different values ​​from me?"

Because ultimately, this is a question of values.

This is also the reason why he admired Pierce at the beginning, but later drifted away from him.

It's because he believes that Pierce has betrayed his original intention.

Guo Ling, still rubbing his swollen fist, said, "Don't worry, we all support your point of view. Just like Xiao Tong said, why don't they be the ones sacrificed themselves? However, there are only two days left. If you don't agree with their point of view, do you have a more feasible plan?"

"So I want to discuss this with everyone. Do you have any good ideas?" Zhong Chenmu decided to listen to everyone's opinions first, even though he already had a preliminary idea in his mind.

After that, he looked at Liu Zhongju and said, "Old Liu, you have the most experience. Do you have any insights?"

"Hmph..." Old Man Liu took the lead, his air of experience proving to be well-informed. He spoke slowly, "These Hydrogen Tribe members are incredibly cunning, coming up with such a plan. My concern is that once this plan is implemented, no matter how thoroughly we plan ahead and how we minimize casualties, as long as there's confrontation and the possibility of harm, things will spiral out of control, like a 'blood-thirsty rampage.' So, whether it's the 'sacrifice seven' plan we think is bad, or the plan we can think of with fewer casualties, it could ultimately cause far more harm than planned."

Guo Ling couldn't wait any longer and asked, "So what's your suggestion?"

"My advice is that no matter what plan we ultimately adopt, we must not let our guard down. We must choose a base that is easily defended and difficult to attack, using the best tools available. We should not harbor any intention of harming others, but we must be on guard against them."

"So, even if the 'sacrifice seven' plan is ultimately adopted, this is still your suggestion?"

"Yes, we should remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing situations." said Old Man Liu.

Guo Ling muttered, "What correct nonsense... Xiao Zhong asked if we had a better plan, but you replied that no matter what plan we adopt, we must focus on the base area and tools. Isn't that a nonsensical answer?"

"Then tell me, do you have any other brilliant ideas?" Old man Liu was dissatisfied.

Guo Ling shrugged. "I didn't expect that either. To be honest, it's much easier to reject other people's opinions than to establish your own. Although I don't like Pierce's plan, I can't think of a plan that theoretically would make fewer sacrifices."

After saying that, he looked at Fan Ting: "What about you? Do you have any good ideas?"

Fan Ting pursed her lips: "What I'm actually thinking is, which of the Twelve Apostles camps would be better for us to join..."

"Oh? Nice angle. Tell me about it."

"I think, judging from our previous conversations, starting with Grape Moon and continuing on to Flower Moon, none of them are good choices. They seem to be more devoted to Pierce, especially Grape Moon, who is practically his loyal pet... Mu Yue, Harvest Moon, Thermo Moon, and Fruit Moon, by comparison, are more opinionated. But I don't have a clear preference among the four of them."

Having said that, Fan Ting looked at Zhong Chenmu helplessly, as if to say, "Sorry, this is all I have in mind."

Zhong Chenmu looked at the others and finally asked Zhu Tong, "Xiaotong, do you have any ideas?"

"A family must be together! As long as this is achieved, I can do anything."

Listening to Zhu Tong's childish voice, everyone felt that the more or less gloom in their hearts had dissipated a lot.

At this time, Zhong Chenmu said, "It's no wonder that everyone couldn't come up with a more reasonable plan, because it was indeed hasty and difficult. However, I already have a better plan."

After saying this, he disappeared into thin air.

It's like it never existed.