"I've measured it three times. The temperature has indeed stopped rising."
After passing the thermometer to Chen Yu, Father Chen hurriedly put on his coat and picked up the cloth bag. "From now on, measure Second Eldest's temperature again every ten minutes. If the temperature continues rising, give me a call and I'll drive her to the hospital.
I'm going to work first. "
"Okay." Waving the thermometer, Chen Yu waved his hand and said, "Go to work. Don't worry too much."
"Mhm."
Nodding, Father Chen pushed open the door and left.
After placing the thermometer inside the medicine box, Chen Yu reached out and touched Chen Erke's forehead, asking, "How are you?
Are you still dizzy? "
"Dizzy." Looking pitiful, Chen Erke said, "I feel so dizzy..."
"You can't play with your phone if you feel dizzy."
"Ah... I don't think I'm dizzy anymore."
"... You're hopeless."
Shaking his head and sighing, Chen Yu returned to his bedroom and searched for Chen Erke's phone on his bed.
"Mr. Chen, is your second sister sick?" Little Peach asked as she leaned against the door frame and peeked into the living room.
"Mhm. She has a fever."
"You can use the pillow you gave her last time to treat her."
"Her fever isn't particularly bad. There's no need to go through so much trouble."
Finding the phone, Chen Yu shrugged and said, "I'll see how it goes. If her fever continues, I'll hit her with the pillow.
Speaking of which, it's about time I improve my family's physique. "
Closing the door, Chen Yu approached Chen Erke and tossed the phone to her. "Little girl, you win this time.
However, if you continue playing with your phone day and night, I'll confiscate your phone regardless of whether you're sick or not. "
"Mhm, mhm!"
Chen Erke nodded hurriedly. Hugging the phone tightly, she said, "Big Brother is the best. I like you so much."
"Don't say useless things. Open it." After saying so, Chen Yu picked up the thermometer and inserted it under Chen Erke's armpit.
Two minutes later, Chen Yu pulled out the thermometer and exclaimed in shock, "A-Are you a god?!
The temperature dropped to 37 degrees already?! "
"Heh... Hehe..." Chen Erke giggled as she clumsily played with Kings of Glory.
"Did the temperature drop?" Mother Chen asked as she ran over with three wet towels.
"Mhm. After I got my phone, my body temperature returned to normal." Putting away the thermometer, Chen Yu stretched his waist and said, "Girl, you're too playful. You're going to be crippled."
"You still have the nerve to say that?
You were the one who bought the phone for her.
Also, have you forgotten that you snuck out to surf the internet in middle school?
How much better than your sister? "
"… Alright, Mother is right. I'm going to catch up on my sleep. I won't be eating. Don't wake me up."
After saying so, Chen Yu yawned and made his way to his room.
Creak.
At this time, Chen Yike, who was wearing a down jacket, pushed the door open and walked in. She stomped the snow and raised the bag in her hand. "I bought the medicine.
How's Second Brother? "
"Da Bo Q (double)
Blow Wave Q!
(trible)
The notification of a kill notification came from the phone …
"… Second Bro is about to become a god."
…
Time always passed quickly when he wasn't streaming.
Over the past few days, many major events had taken place. The tense situation in the world had changed almost all of a sudden.
Most importantly, China was going to send people to Mars …
The "Wave Breaker" manned landing module, which was the first to depart, had even completed its orbit. Carrying a lot of fuel and supplies, it flew straight toward Mars.
The three cargo capsules that followed closely behind the Wave Breaker were used for the astronauts' station construction and supplies supply.
Everyone around the world that still didn't know about Transdimensional Review was simultaneously dumbfounded.
They simply couldn't understand how the Chinese government had accomplished all of this.
They also couldn't understand why China, which had never even landed on the moon, would head straight for Mars …
Meanwhile, the tens of millions of people who knew the inside story were also shocked by China's speed and efficiency.
After all, SpaceX, which originally planned to cooperate with Chen Yu on the Mars colonization project, had only just formulated a feasible and detailed plan. They hadn't even finished assigning personnel.
Obviously, China wanted the honor of being the first to land on Mars.
Perhaps, SpaceX was also trying to test Chen Yu's attitude …
Chen Yu couldn't understand the games and arrangements at the national level, nor could he be bothered to pay attention to them.
Ignoring the bombardment of private messages from SpaceX and the American government, he pretended that he didn't know what was going on.
But now, he had something more important to do …
"Just leave it here."
Opening the door, Chen Yu led two workers carrying a large box into the house. He then pointed to Chen Yike's room and said, "Just leave it there."
"Okay." The two workers nodded.
"Chen Yu, w-what's going on?" Mother Chen, who was preparing food in the kitchen, asked as she looked at the large box.
"It's a birthday present for Eldest."
"What did you buy?"
"It's a secret. You'll know when the time comes."
To give his little sister a surprise, Chen Yu had deliberately chosen the time when his three little sisters were out shopping.
"Little Brother, isn't this room a little too small?
Is there nowhere to put it? "
After setting down the heavy box, one of the workers wiped the sweat off his forehead and panted. "Why don't we put it in the living room?
This big thing can't fit inside. "
"It can fit inside."
After walking into Chen Yike's room, Chen Yu picked up the desk and tossed it into the living room. "If we don't use this desk, won't it fit inside?"
"Oh!
Little Brother, you're quite strong, aren't you? "
"Not bad, not bad."
After some effort, Chen Yu dragged the large box into the room. He then generously paid 400 yuan for the transportation fee and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
"You're welcome."
After the two workers left, Chen Yu spent some time in his eldest little sister's room, unpacking and wrapping the present. He then walked out of the room and carried the desk into his own room.
"Chen Yu, even if you earn some money now, you can't spend it recklessly, understand?"
"Mhm."
After everything was settled, Chen Yu gave a perfunctory nod. He then patted the dust off his hands and asked, "Mom, are you still investing in stocks and whatnot?"
Upon hearing the word "investing," Mother Chen's complexion paled immediately. "Why would I invest?
Stocks are all deceptive. "
"Mom, you can't speak carelessly. You'll be treated to tea."
Pulling out his phone, Chen Yu smirked and said, "I'll transfer another 20,000 yuan to you. Go ahead and buy some stocks. Once you're done, just tell me which stocks you're buying.
Your son has always believed in you. You're definitely a genius in the investment field. "
"Don't transfer it to me. I'm not playing. I'll definitely lose money."
"It's fine. If I lose money, so be it. I'll buy you some happiness."
"You …" Mother Chen grew suspicious. "How much money do you have right now?
You don't even care about 20,000 yuan? "
Creak.
Just as Chen Yu was about to speak, the security door opened, and Chen Yike walked in with her two little sisters. "We're back."
"Big Brother, give me a hug!" Without even removing her shoes, Chen Sanke pounced on Chen Yu and hugged his thigh.
"Good girl." Rubbing Sanke's head, Chen Yu looked at Chen Erke and asked, "Did you play with your phone on the way here?"
"No!" Holding onto the birthday cake, Chen Erke shook her head fiercely.
"Heh." Taking a step forward, Chen Yu reached his hand into her pocket.
Sure enough, her phone was still warm.
"Fine. Second Eldest, don't take my words seriously. Just you wait."
"I-I didn't play with it!" Retreating, Chen Erke said, "Can't you see I'm holding the cake?
How am I supposed to play with it if I don't have any free time? "
"She walked with the cake on her head!" Chen Sanke ruthlessly exposed Chen Yike's lie.
"Chen Sanke!
Didn't we agree that you wouldn't say anything if I let you have half of my cake?! "
"Oh … I forgot."
"Second Eldest, you're too amazing."
Chen Yu couldn't help but give Chen Yike a thumbs up. "You actually developed your body to such an extent just to play with your phone."
"Hehe … I'm not that amazing." Putting down the cake, Chen Erke blushed.
"I'm not praising you!!"
With the Chen family's four young masters gathered, the house returned to its usual noisy state.
Only when the sky gradually darkened did the family sit down at the dining table and get ready to eat dinner.
"Eldest, it's your birthday today. Did you prepare a present for Mom?" Mother Chen asked as she picked up a glass filled with drinks.
"Huh?" Stunned, Chen Yike asked, "It's my birthday?
Why am I the one giving it to you? "
"Son's birthday is Mom's bitter day.
If I didn't suffer, where would you come from?
So, shouldn't you be giving me a present on this day? "
Shocked, Chen Yu said, "That makes sense!"
"…" Chen Yike was rendered speechless for a moment. Suddenly, she stretched out her head and gave Mother Chen a kiss. "I love you, Mom.
How's this present? "
Unable to hold back her laughter, Mother Chen said, "It's alright. I'll let you off."
"Mom!" Raising her hand, Chen Sanke said, "My … My birthday is coming soon. I'll give you a kiss as well."
"Good girl."
Putting down her phone, Chen Erke said, "Mom, I'll give you a kiss as well."
"Good girl."
Nodding, Chen Yu said, "I'll give you a kiss as well, then."
The smile on Mother Chen's face immediately froze. Subconsciously, she picked up the rolling pin on the kitchen counter and asked, "What are you giving me?"
"Giving my life …"
After eating until they were 70% full, everyone took out a cake and placed it on the table. They then inserted candles into the cake.
"Eldest, make a wish," Chen Yu said as he stood up and turned off the lights. He then used a lighter to light up the candles one by one.
"Okay."
Nodding, Chen Yike clasped her hands together and closed her eyes.
(I wish to have a piano of my own …)
Whoosh!
After making her wish, Chen Yike blew out all the candles in one breath and cheered, "Yay!
I can make it come true! "
"Big Sis, what did you wish for?" Chen Sanke asked.
"I can't tell you. It won't come true if I do."
Standing up, Chen Yike picked up a knife and cut the cake into seven pieces. She then gave the largest piece to Father Chen, who was sitting silently in a corner. "Dad, eat the cake.
Why don't you have a sense of presence at all? "
"I can't do anything if the camera doesn't focus on me," Father Chen said, sighing. He then accepted the cake and took a bite. A complicated expression appeared on his face as he said, "Girl, you've grown up."
"Mom, this is yours."
"Second Eldest, this is yours.
This smaller one is Third Eldest's.
And this one is Pikachu's … "
"Big Sis." Raising her fork, Chen Yike said to Chen Erke, "I'll have half of your cake."
"Are you dreaming?" Chen Erke sneered.
"When we bought the cake, you said you'd give me half!"
"That was a deal to keep you from talking nonsense.
You've already betrayed me, yet you still want cake? "After saying so, Chen Erke ate a large piece of cake in one bite. She then chewed vigorously as if she were venting her anger.
"You're eating my cake!" Chen Sanke pouted.
"Mine. None of it belongs to you.
What?
Do you want to fight?
I'm already a taekwondo expert now. You can try. "
"I-I'll try!"
"The last piece …" Ignoring her two little sisters' quarrel, Chen Yike picked up the second largest cake and gave it to Chen Yu. Smiling brightly, she said, "Brother, thank you."
"Why are you thanking me?"
"Although you usually bully me …" Blushing slightly, Chen Yike moved closer to Chen Yu's ear and whispered, "The one who understands me the most and treats me the best is still you."
"Ah." For the first time ever, Chen Yu blushed.
"But I will definitely dig out your secret!"
"My Mimi?"
"Secret!!"
After splitting the cake, the birthday celebration also came to an end.
The family continued chatting in the living room until 10 P.M. Only then did they disperse.
In a good mood, Chen Yike hummed a tune as she returned to her room. Just as she was about to change her clothes and sleep, she noticed a pink curtain in the corner of the room.
In the middle of the curtain was a small card.
Four words were written on the card.
[Happy Birthday.]
Chen Yike couldn't help but cover her mouth. Vaguely, she realized what was hidden under the curtain …
Reaching out, Chen Yike grabbed the corner of the curtain with trembling hands. Taking a deep breath, she gave it a tug!
Whoosh.
An exquisite white piano entered her sight.
"Brother …"
…
Three days later.
Sunday, 8: 44 AM:
Due to Chen Yu ordering Little Peach to update the livestream a week ago, this ordinary additional livestream had become the focus of the world's attention once more.
Whether it was the various powers' leaders or the civilian audience, everyone quietly waited in front of their screens for the livestream to begin.
Everyone was nervous, afraid that a disaster similar to the "black hole" incident would occur.
In fact …
Worse.
New York, United States, Building B:
"Bang."
The door opened, and the middle-aged team leader hurriedly walked into the Observer Conference Hall with his subordinates. After greeting everyone present, he took his seat in the seats reserved for China.
"Dear Chinese representatives, you are late again."
"It is 8: 45 AM now. There are still 15 minutes before the livestream starts.
We arrived on time, so there is no such thing as being late, "Big Sis Wu said with a smile as she pushed up her glasses.
"Before the livestream starts, we have to hold a meeting. We have already notified you in advance," America's representative said expressionlessly. "By late, I am referring to that meeting.
Do you only know how to snatch glory?
Are you delaying proper business? "
"I'm sorry, but we have already clearly refused to participate in that meeting."
While casually dealing with the other party's verbal barrage, the middle-aged team leader flipped through the document in his hand and said, "I'm sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean by snatching glory.
We are only responsible for matters related to Transdimensional's UP.
If you have any questions, you can look for China's ambassador in Building A. "
"Let's not talk about these meaningless things."
Raising his hands, America's representative said, "Before the livestream starts, we should discuss what exactly Transdimensional's UP is talking about."
"We don't have enough information. We can't come to a conclusion."
Placing down the document, the middle-aged team leader leaned back and spread his hands. "Transdimensional Review's updates on several platforms are only around 100 words long. They don't reveal any useful information.
No matter how much we discuss it, it is meaningless.
The most important thing right now is to maintain stability and prepare for emergencies. "
Just as America's representative, who sat at the head of the table, was about to speak up when an assistant behind him suddenly leaned forward and whispered in his ear, "Chief, Transdimensional's UP has finally replied to SpaceX's private message."
"Really?" America's representative's expression tensed. "What did the UP reply to?"
"He replied: Sorry, I just saw it."
"What's next?"
"That's it."
"That's it?"
"That's it..."