Galaxy Domination Guide

Chapter 100 094 Dream Begins at Ruyi City

At the Imperial Capital's Second International Airport, originally constructed to replace Nanyuan Airport and to divert traffic from the Capital Airport, a new project was executed specifically for spacecraft from the Iridium Star.

Following an agreement between the Iridium Star United Empire and the government of China, engineering drones were deployed to transform the airport, originally intended for commercial airliners, into a spaceport capable of accommodating spacecraft. This construction was completed over a span of three days.

In the foreseeable future, traditional commercial airliners that required runways for takeoff and landing would be phased out, and space shuttles operating within Earth's vicinity would become the new favorite. Therefore, it was reasonable that the Second International Airport was transformed into a spaceport.

Liu Zhe, who owned an IT company, and his girlfriend from South Rod, Liu Xiuzhen, felt somewhat nervous as they got out of the taxi. With the driver's help, they pulled two large suitcases out of the trunk.

Liu Xiuzhen, feeling uneasy, asked her boyfriend, "Oppa, are we really going to space?"

Liu Zhe was also feeling some internal turmoil, but he had made up his mind and, taking his girlfriend's hand, he said, "Xiuxiu, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I've been selected to go to Ruyi City, where I can access technology that's light-years ahead of anything on Earth, and then bring it to market.

Plus, we saw the introductory video; Ruyi City isn't much different from cities on Earth. We won't lack anything. On the contrary, there are all sorts of high-tech conveniences that make life easier."

Liu Xiuzhen, who was somewhat indecisive, still had her reservations about the unknown. She asked, "Then what about your company? Are you not going to run it anymore?"

Liu Zhe's expression was one of regret, but he firmly replied, "No, I won't run it anymore. Once Iridium Star Technology massively impacts the market, what I am working on now will instantly become outdated. Only by accessing the latest developments and learning new technologies from the people of Iridium Star can I stand a chance.

The people of Iridium Star want to leverage their technology to engage in social platforms in the Earth market, which is also my area of expertise. Though it's less free than owning my own business, this path is undoubtedly the right one if I want to create something influential."

Liu Xiuzhen greatly admired her boyfriend's sense of direction. She truly loved Liu Zhe and had decided to stay in the Imperial Capital after her graduation for him. Now that her boyfriend was heading to Ruyi City in space, naturally, she would accompany him to the end.

Arriving at the spaceport's Iridium Star Immigration Office, employees dressed in sci-fi uniforms greeted Liu Zhe and his girlfriend with smiles and a welcoming gesture, "Please present your identification documents and the Iridium Star work visas you downloaded online."

The WiFi provided throughout the journey was unlimited, courtesy of Iridium Star. The newly established Iridium Star Express Shipping Group even paid to acquire the rights to some video websites from Country C, enabling passengers to watch holographized movies during the trip or use virtual reality glasses to watch ultra-realistic scenes.

Naturally, it was impossible for the passengers to finish a movie because the travel time from the Imperial Capital's Ground Spaceport to the Ruyi City Spaceport was 36 minutes, a bit slower than the bullet train from the Imperial Capital to Jin City but much faster than the bus from South Ring to North Ring.

Liu Zhe looked at his girlfriend, who had set aside her worries and was now learning how to use the entertainment devices on her seat under the guidance of a holographic AI, feeling an immense pride. Just from what he had seen so far, he had already spotted endless business opportunities.

Some might require hardware support, but once promoted, the way people use smart devices and their lifestyle would dramatically change.

Sitting not far away from Liu Zhe was a man who seemed to be an official. The kind man smiled at Liu Zhe and said, "Young man, you were chosen to work in Ruyi City, right?"

Liu Zhe, unaware of this man's official rank but certain that anyone involved in negotiations must hold a significant position, immediately nodded and answered, "Yes."

The man smiled and said, "Your girlfriend seems to really enjoy these gadgets. When I first came here, I was clueless and couldn't play with anything. Young people like you are so much better at embracing new things."

Liu Zhe asked, "How many times have you been to Ruyi City?"

"This is my third time. Each time there's a bit of a surprise, but I've slowly gotten used to the unexpected delights. Haha, you guys are in luck, the labor conditions in Ruyi City are very good, covering all basics like food, clothing, residence, and transportation, and you get paid in two forms. One is in RMB, as previously promised.

The other is the basic income for residents of Ruyi City, which you get for doing nothing, paid in Iridium Star Currency, no paper, just a bunch of numbers. With such high-tech gear, you could buy whatever you like from the stores with Iridium Star Currency; there are loads of great things."

"Ah, thank you for telling us. If I may ask boldly, how do you know all this so clearly?"

The man waved his hand smiling and said, "Well, I was involved in negotiating this labor agreement, so naturally, I'd know."