Chapter 467: Encouraging Private Enterprises to Enter the Aerospace Sector

Clearly I’m the victim here, but I still have to apologize. Is there any justice in this world?

Feeling slightly better from the pain, Mo Jingchun looked at his sister weakly and said:

"I really have to thank you, huh."

"You’re such a nuisance. It’s bad enough that you don’t sleep in the morning, but you even come over to step on me twice."

Mo Jingchun rolled his eyes dramatically and complained powerlessly:

"What’s the deal? Did you think one step wasn’t enough, so you added another one?"

The little one stuck out her tongue and swung her hands and head in protest.

"No, no, it was just a little accident."

A little accident... Mo Jingchun’s mouth twitched. Wouldn’t a big accident send him off to the mountains directly?

Mo Jingchun lifted the blanket and patted the spot next to him.

"Sleep. Move again and I’ll have to hit someone."

Though the little one didn’t want to sleep, her brother’s expression was too scary right now, like he could eat little kids.

She didn’t dare disobey.

A pitiful Candy could only obediently lie down and attempt to sleep.

More than an hour later, Candy still hadn’t fallen asleep.

Watching her brother with his eyes closed, Candy was uncertain whether he was truly asleep or not.

After all, he wasn’t snoring, so it was hard to tell.

Candy furrowed her brows.

Oops, drank too much whole milk and now she needed to use the bathroom.

"Brother, brother." Candy whispered.

With no reaction after a long while, Candy turned over quietly and slipped out of the covers.

Looking back, her brother’s eyes remained shut.

She patted her small chest in relief. Good, good, her brother didn’t wake up.

Mo Jingchun opened his eyes slightly, observing his sister quietly walking out, barefoot and holding her slippers.

Great, no one was disturbing his sleep now.

"Zero, close and lock the door."

"Got it, boss."

As it turned out, Mo Jingchun’s actions were very wise.

Having used the bathroom and fearing her brother would notice her absence, Candy intended to return and continue lying in bed.

Yet, when she reached the door, she was at a loss.

Had she closed the door earlier?

Probably not, but she wasn’t quite sure.

Not giving it much thought, she couldn’t recall anymore.

Candy turned the doorknob and pushed lightly. Hmm? It wouldn’t open.

Quietly, Candy turned and ran away.

Oh my, brother isn’t asleep.

If I don’t run, I’ll get a spanking later.

During lunch, Zhou Yaling noticed how well-behaved Candy was today.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yaling laughed and said: "Brother, have you noticed how good Candy is today?"

Mo Jingchun glanced at the little one, who instantly looked guilty and hung her head down, eating in silence.

Watching Zhou Yaling eat with her head down felt odd, like something was off.

While lying in bed for a nap, Zhou Yaling finally realized what was wrong!

Usually, when praised, Candy would be all smiles, thoroughly enjoying it.

But during lunch, the little one didn’t smile and just kept her head down, eating.

This is clearly a sign of guilt.

Zhou Yaling was curious about what Candy could have done while she was working upstairs in the morning.

The big red koi was still alive and well, and there seemed to be nothing wrong with Bun and Little Grey.

Could she have dismantled the battleship model in her brother’s study?

That probably wasn’t it either.

If she had dismantled the battleship model, her brother would have given her more than just a glance; at least a scolding.

Zhou Yaling looked at Candy beside her, smiling as she asked: "Candy, did you make your brother mad in the morning?"

Almost asleep, Candy pursed her lips and mumbled:

"Guoguo wanted him to apologize, but brother just wouldn’t say it."

Uh...what’s going on...

Zhou Yaling wanted to ask more, but noticed that Candy was already asleep.

In the afternoon, when going downstairs, Zhou Yaling found her brother sitting on the couch watching TV, and curiosity drove her over.

Zhou Yaling plopped down on the sofa and curiously asked:

"Brother, during lunch Candy was murmuring in her sleep about you not apologizing. What’s that about?"

"Did you hit her?"

Mo Jingchun glanced slightly at Zhou Yaling, who was full of curiosity.

"Do I seem like the kind of brother who enjoys hitting?"

Hitting wasn’t certain, but loving to tease his sister was true, though Zhou Yaling didn’t dare say this out loud, merely thinking it in her heart.

From childhood to now, he hadn’t teased her enough?

Having the headteacher pay special attention to her could only be arranged by this brother.

Mo Jingchun blinked sluggishly and said casually:

"You can just ask Guoguo."

Today, Mo Jingchun witnessed something new; he’s seen people apologize, but forcing a victim to say sorry was a first.

Zhou Yaling pouted. Surely Candy made some mistake.

Trying to get Candy to admit it wasn’t realistic, was it?

Have you ever heard of someone volunteering their own mistakes to others?

At that moment, Mo Jingchun’s phone started ringing with an incoming call.

Zhou Yaling glanced at it, and the caller ID read "Qin Yuzhu".

Oh wow, another national secret to discuss.

Better not eavesdrop.

Without needing to be told, Zhou Yaling got up and went upstairs.

Zhou Yaling decided to try and coax the truth. Who knows, Candy might just spill the beans absentmindedly.

Seeing the incoming call from Qin Yuzhu, Mo Jingchun raised an eyebrow.

Calling him at this time?

"Hello, Qin."

"You called for me?"

On the other end, Qin Yuzhu rubbed her forehead and said:

"Yes, specifically, I have a piece of news for you."

"You heard about the Striver’s accident yesterday, right?"

Mo Jingchun tapped his fingers and said: "Yeah, short videos were full of Striver clips."

"When it comes to being bystanders, our country is second to none."

"Just last night, Beautiful Country’s SpaceX officially announced that they would transport materials to the space station for NASA."

"After discussions through the night, the decision was made to encourage and support our private enterprises to enter the aerospace sector. This will be reported tonight."

Mo Jingchun’s hand paused, and his heart raced.

"Qin, are you suggesting that the higher-ups want Candy Technology to develop spaceplanes too? Or a new type of rocket?"

"No, to be precise, it’s about spaceplanes — reusable spacecraft that can serve long-term."

"Of course, things take time. You can’t expect to achieve it all at once."

Mo Jingchun leaned weakly against the sofa. Spaceplanes, not just commercial planes.

Even if it were a commercial plane, Candy Technology couldn’t produce one.

Not to mention the engine technology, it’s already a major stumbling block.

Tech barriers aren’t just empty talk.

However... not having the capability now doesn’t mean it won’t be possible in the future.

Now that there’s an opportunity, Mo Jingchun definitely won’t pass up the chance to obtain a qualification to develop spaceplanes!

"Qin, I’ll set up a research team to give it a shot, but don’t hold high expectations. Candy Technology really doesn’t excel in manufacturing."