Since there was a second after the first, then there might not be a third after the second.
Even if Zao Wu was swallowed by a black hole, it didn't mean he had no chance of survival, right?
Logically, Ruan Mei should believe in science.
But at the end of science, the existence of Nous was already sci-fi enough.
Including Ruan Mei herself, who was also constantly moving forward towards that indescribable field.
Zao Wu was supposed to be a small ripple, or a wave, on the path that the woman had embarked on.
But for some reason, as time went by, the ripples did not stop for a long time, and the waves turned into a tsunami.
Even if Ruan Mei tried to build a high dam in her heart with many methods, even if she could temporarily resist it, the violent impact brought by the occasional wave and tide still made her soul tremble.
And what she was even more afraid of... was the day when the dam would collapse.
How should she face the overturned rivers and seas, that endless and surging unknown thing?
These days, Ruan Mei's thoughts were mixed. It was always difficult for her to completely empty her mind and focus on the experiments in the field of life sciences.
And so she tried to use the method of making pastries to fight against that inexplicable emptiness.
The good news was that her pastry-making skills had improved again.
The bad news... even the most delicious pastries, when Ruan Mei tasted them, she always felt that something was lacking. It was a pity to throw them away, but tasteless to eat.
And so there were always many left over, adding to the waste.
If only someone could help her finish some.
If only someone could be by her side and give her advice.
If only someone could learn her skills and bake them personally...
Originally, there should have been someone.
But why was her side empty now?
It was as if a thorn had been deeply planted in her heart at some unknown time.
Ruan Mei could not pull it out, so she could only endure the piercing pain that came with every heartbeat.
The woman's fair hand slowly touched the ancient zither named "Ruan" on the side. Her fingertips gently plucked it, but the tune that was played was obscure and difficult to understand.
Himeko heard the sound of the zither coming from the laboratory behind her. Although she was surprised by the faint sadness in the sound of the zither, she did not turn back.
When she was leaving the Seclusion Zone, she brushed past a strong, blue-haired man who was wearing a plaster head sculpture and clothes that were neither like clothes nor like a robe.
The other party's appearance was outstanding, which made Himeko can't help but take another look.
And it was this one look that made the well-informed Himeko suddenly remember the other party's identity, and her gaze couldn't help but light up, and she briefly stopped her trailblazing steps.
"Excuse me, are you Doctor Ratio!"
Himeko's attitude towards Ruan Mei and towards the Doctor of Truth was completely opposite, which was surprising.
But there was actually a reason for this.
Himeko had heard of the great name of the Doctor of Truth, Ratio, from a long time ago, and she deeply agreed with his famous saying, "knowledge should be shared."
And as far as she knew, the Doctor of Truth was undoubtedly walking on the path of knowing and doing.
He was committed to spreading knowledge throughout the universe and curing the stubborn disease called ignorance.
So far, he had achieved a number of world-famous achievements in the universe, benefiting several planets and civilizations, and the students he had taught had continued to shine in various fields.
In this point alone, he formed a stark contrast with Ruan Mei, whose research on life was almost all for private purposes.
Ratio nodded slightly, turned around, and looked at the red-haired, beautiful woman who had called out to him.
After thinking for a moment, he took off the handsome plaster head sculpture, revealing an even more handsome face.
"So it's Miss Himeko."
"The Astral Express has been docked at the platform of the Herta Space Station for several days. I had originally planned to take the initiative to visit, but unfortunately, I have been tied up with miscellaneous matters..."
"However, I didn't expect to meet Miss Himeko here today. It's surprising and also a pleasant surprise."
"Doctor Ratio, you overpraise me. If you want to board the train, or travel the sea of stars with us, all the members of our Express crew are always welcome!"
Himeko was committed to recreating the glory of the Trailblaze of the past, so every time she went to a new place, she couldn't help but invite people to board the train.
If there could be a companion, and the other party's identity was also a famous person like the Doctor of Truth, then it would be even better.
But Himeko was not willing to invite everyone.
Take Ruan Mei for example. As a member of the Genius Society, her status and worth in this universe were undoubtedly far greater than the Doctor of Truth's.
However, Himeko did not want her to board the train.
And even more so, she did not want her to meet Zao Wu.
I don't know why, but every time Himeko saw Ruan Mei's pair of light green eyes, which were extremely similar to Zao Wu's, her heart would feel a burst of annoyance.
"If I have time, enjoying a journey of trailblazing is indeed a good suggestion."
The Doctor of Truth commented warmly, which was actually a polite refusal of Himeko's invitation.
Himeko smiled and expressed her understanding.
"But I'm very curious. What has Doctor Ratio been busy with recently?"
"There are many boring topics, and there are also not a few official duties of the Intelligentsia Guild and the company, and there is also a small trouble..."
"A small trouble?"
"Mhm, I recently got a kitten. It always appears and disappears, and wanders around without a trace."
"I almost couldn't find it many times."
The Doctor of Truth's tone was helpless, but the brilliance in his eyes was somewhat奕奕 (yìyì - bright and spirited).
It could be seen that this kitten did not only bring him troubles.
It was just that as soon as Ratio mentioned the often-missing kitten, Himeko couldn't help but think of Zao Wu, who had been teleported away by the Phase Flame, and her heart was fiercely clenched.
"Then Doctor Ratio, aren't you worried about it?"
"Worried? Ha, at first, a little."
"But later I found that this little one is not stupid. After it has had enough fun outside, it will come home on its own."
"Come home?"
Himeko's tone couldn't help but rise a little.
I don't know what she thought of.
"Mhm, come home."
As soon as the Doctor of Truth's voice fell, from behind a supply box that could be seen everywhere in the space station, a strange creature that looked like a pastry but had the appearance of a cat drilled out, while making a cute "muniu muniu~" sound.
"So you're here."
The Doctor of Truth squatted down and extended his hand towards it.
The white, green-eyed cat-pudding then jumped up on its own and rode on Ratio's broad shoulder.
Himeko's golden pupils instantly brightened.
"So cute! And it looks like..."
"Looks like?" The Doctor of Truth keenly noticed the keyword in Himeko's words.
Himeko was about to answer the Doctor of Truth's confusion, but she suddenly felt a vibration in her dress.
It was her phone. Someone had contacted her using the communication function.
And the people who knew Himeko's number were basically only the members of the Express crew and a few others, all of whom were very trustworthy.
Himeko quickly took out her phone. What appeared on the screen was a bright and lovely selfie of March 7th.
She pressed the answer button.
From the other end of the phone, a voice full of excited surprise from March 7th instantly came.
"Sister Himeko! You don't have to worry anymore!"
"Zao Wu has come home!"
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