He thought of Kasa, who had lost her home to foreign invaders.
But it was only for that moment.
The world was still rife with the specter of war; backwardness led to subjugation, an undeniable truth.
Why did the powers above spare no expense to send so many people out on interstellar scavenging missions? It was all to explore the use of higher technology.
Why were they so good to him? It was because he brought technologies that other countries lacked.
Guo Xuyang understood it all. While what Jiang Qixin said was true, these matters were still very distant for them.
Indeed, Kasa had lost her home and come to Earth.
But Earth, as dust-like as it was in the universe, only had those around them who thought themselves so remarkable.
These people, having not ventured out, were merely frogs in a well, boastful and ignorant of the vastness of the sky and the depth of the earth.
Earth in the entirety of the universe was less than a single spit from an ordinary person.
Those who survived by clinging to Earth all thought themselves quite accomplished.
In that instant, Guo Xuyang seemed to mature greatly, feeling closer to that barrier.
"What are you thinking about? You're so lost in thought?" Guo Xuyang was interrupted by Jiang Qixin's question.
"Nothing, I wasn't thinking about anything," Guo Xuyang quickly collected himself and replied.
"Then, when you get back, how about you take them to dismantle it?"
"It's better to let the experts handle this. I'm just a dabbler, so I shouldn't go. Besides, don't I have to go out?"
"It's fine. This is specially approved for you. You can dismantle it whenever you return."
"Mr. Jiang, how about this?
You first arrange for people to dismantle one spacecraft to examine its structure, especially its power system.
Consider this first one a practice run. I'll dismantle the second one when I get back."
"That's acceptable. I'll have people start organizing the experts to get to work."
"Alright then. We won't be coming over tomorrow as we're going to Bassi."
"Enjoy yourselves. I'm thinking of having Xiao Qi bring a few people along."
"Okay, thank you for your concern, Mr. Jiang."
By the time Guo Xuyang left Jiang Qixin, it was already dark.
He didn't go for another stroll but returned directly to the lakeside villa.
"Dad, Mom, we're flying directly to Bassi tomorrow. Please get ready."
He went into the living room and found several people playing with the little Guo Yishun.
"You little rascal, how are you so capable? I really don't know what these girls see in you," Wu Shangqing berated him.
"Mom, I'm diligently fulfilling your wish."
"What wish of mine? Don't try to use me as a shield," Wu Shangqing naturally refused to accept it.
"You said you wanted to form a football team and a basketball team. With just Yilianna and Yangyang, it's impossible to achieve that," Guo Xuyang shamelessly stated.
"You're ruining these girls. What will you do to support them in the future?"
"Mom, why do you think that way? It's certainly not easy for me to support so many.
But if you think about it from another angle, with so many of them supporting me, wouldn't it be very simple?"
"What are you talking about? Have you learned to live off women?"
"Mom, this matter has two sides.
That so many women like your son shows that your son is capable.
Is this considered living off women?"
Wu Shangqing was rendered speechless by Guo Xuyang's twisted logic.
"It's all your logic. You'll understand the difficulties later."
"The path is mine to choose, and I'll walk it, even on my knees.
Mom, please don't worry about these matters.
We're flying to Bassi tomorrow, and there's a group wedding on the fourth. By then, these daughters-in-law of yours will be officially legitimate."
"As long as you have the ability to let these people support you, I won't object.
But if one day they kick you out, don't come looking for my help."
"Mom, that won't happen. Even if I'm kicked out, I won't come to you."
"That's good," Wu Shangqing said, then turned to dote on her beloved grandson again.
"Xiao Xi, shall we go upstairs for a bit?" Guo Xuyang called out to Li Minxi.
"What for? Can't we talk about it here?"
"I have a few more questions for you, and I need to confirm something. There are too many people downstairs, and we don't want to disturb Xiao Bao."
"Let's go. What do you want to ask?"
"Why did you decide to tell Pi Xiaoqian about this matter?"
"Director Pi knows, of course. It's just that he hadn't made up his mind to get married at the time.
This time, for some unknown reason, he agreed to go to Bassi with Wang Yu to attend the group wedding ceremony."
"Then doesn't he know about the matter between you and my sister?"
"What's there to fear if he knows? Isn't mutual affection normal?
If my sister doesn't like him, can they not get married? I really don't understand what you're thinking."
"You know that's not what I mean."
"Then what do you mean?"
"Wouldn't marrying your sister be provoking Fatty?"
"If my sister isn't afraid, why are you scared? Do you have the guts to do it but not admit it?"
"No. It's not appropriate to do it this way."
"Since when do you think it's not appropriate?
Did you consider my feelings when you were with my sister?
Did you consider my parents' feelings?
Now you feel it's not right. If you felt it was not right, you wouldn't have done these things."
Guo Xuyang was left speechless by Li Minxi's retort.
"Is everything ready over there?"
"It's all prepared. The venue, the wedding, and the marriage certificates have all been arranged. As soon as you get there, it's okay."
"Thank you for your hard work."
"My heart isn't tired, but my life is difficult. Meeting a scumbag like you, what can I do?" Li Minxi sighed.
"Has Xiao Yun not returned yet? Why haven't I seen her?"
"She's staying at the hotel to wrap things up.
By the way, the beef and lamb we had at lunch were excellent. When you get back, tell Liu He to arrange for someone to send us more.
All these sisters praised them highly.
And they are very beneficial for the fetus. During lunch, we could feel the baby kicking in our bellies."
"You? Who else?"
"Who else do you think? Of course, it's your harem. Several of them are feeling strong fetal movements."
Guo Xuyang still didn't realize that it was the little Guo Yishun's doing.
He truly believed that it was the energy from the beef and lamb that stimulated them.
"That's easy to arrange. Have them stewed and sent over," Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
He had a lot of these thoughts in his mind. Yesterday, he had only left Liu He with one sheep and half a cow.
"It's better to have raw meat, it's nice to stew it ourselves."
"You guys don't cook, so you're still relying on Dad. Be careful not to wear my dad out."
"Dad is enjoying himself now. He comes back from outside punctually every day to cook and is already used to it."
"You're just taking advantage of Dad's honesty."
"Don't say that.
Dad absolutely doesn't let us into the kitchen. He cooks so much every day, and he doesn't get tired of it.
And the food he makes is super delicious. I've gained over ten pounds."
"Is he cooking that for you? He's cooking it for his future grandchildren."
"Don't try to sow discord.
This family can manage without you, but without Dad, we'd go hungry.
Be careful of being attacked by others."
"There's no place to put so much beef and lamb at home, is there?"
"Can't you put it in the west wing? Just buy two large refrigerators."
Guo Xuyang listened and felt that what Li Minxi said made sense.
Since everyone liked to eat it, they should prepare more.