Chapter 499 Ten Years
"so much?!"
Even Lu Yongchang was shocked by this ridiculously high data: "Are you sure there is no problem?"
The head of the sociology branch nodded and responded in a positive tone: "OK."
"Because of the problem of sample size, I specially conducted a round of statistics on the declaration forms that have not yet undergone qualification review."
"Even so, 73.16% of people chose social care services."
Lu Yongchang nodded slightly.
Although no detailed investigation was conducted, he could still imagine the general reason.
It’s nothing more than a question of the cost of childbearing.
Social caregiving services can significantly reduce the cost of childbearing in today's society, and it is normal for them to be popular.
But...even he didn't expect that this extremely advanced fertility concept would be so "popular".
All I can say is that they launched this project at the perfect time.
"Zero, strictly control the three synchronous orbital care centers." Lu Yongchang said seriously, "No mistakes are allowed!"
"In addition, the process of social custody... is open and transparent throughout, and nothing can be concealed."
"Let every parent get in touch with their children in real time."
"Parents have the right to raise objections during the parenting process."
"..."
One order after another came from Lu Yongchang's mouth, and was later recorded word by word in the file.
When the first batch of fertilized eggs enter the artificial womb, the three nurturing centers located in synchronous orbits will become the core area of the People's Federation.
"Huh..." After completing all the arrangements, Lu Yongchang breathed a sigh of relief.
"Next, while the Dawn Star environment has not yet been transformed, we should do some serious work."
"Start the Phonos planetary fortress transformation plan."
…
Ten years later, it will be year 2405 in the Earth calendar.
"The latest chairman election conference has come to an end. Chairman Hong Qiming has been re-elected as chairman of the People's League of Nations with an absolute advantage. Congratulations..."
The holographic projection turned into light particles and dissipated in the air, and the loudspeaker echoing in the living room also slowly dissipated.
"Xu Ting, it's time for us to see our daughter."
Qi Yang turned around and greeted.
"Coming!"
A clear female voice came from far away: "How do you like this dress? It should be okay? Do you want to change it?"
Facing his wife's life-threatening questions, Qi Yang twitched the corner of his mouth slightly and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, that's it."
"Tsk..." Xu Ting tskted slightly, a trace of displeasure flashed across her face, "I just asked you to wait for a few minutes. Is it necessary to be so impatient?"
Qi Yang's eyes widened slightly: "How many minutes?"
"Will you look at the time again?"
"I watched the closing ceremony of last night's election conference twice! How many minutes do you call this?"
Hearing this, Xu Ting subconsciously glanced at the holographic clock beside her.
Her eyes averted slightly, with a hint of guilt on her face: "Ahem, let's go, let's go now."
"When you meet your daughter... you have to dress nice, right?"
With that said, Xu Ting quickened her pace and walked toward the door.
As for Qi Yang, he followed his wife with a wry smile on his face.
This scene has happened every few days in the past ten years.
He didn't have any resentment in his heart, but rather enjoyed it.
…
The two took the maglev bus to the port of City No. 1.
At this time, City No. 1 was still surrounded by a vast ocean. In order to save resources, the People's Federation did not spend too much energy to transform this city that was abandoned sooner or later.
Therefore, they need to take the [Route 328] public starship to the space elevator base set up on land.
Then, take the space elevator to the spaceport in geosynchronous orbit.
At the space port, transfer to the public starship [Route 329] and go to [Space Nurturing Center No. 2].
And their daughter is waiting for her parents to arrive in [Space Nurturing Center No. 2].
It sounds tedious, but it actually doesn't take much time.
…
A few hours later.
"Dear passengers, [Route 329] public starship has arrived at the terminal, terminal: [Space Fostering Center No. 2], passengers arriving at the station..."
Electronic synthesized sounds echoed in the passenger cabin of the starship. Qi Yang and Xu Ting skillfully unbuckled their seat belts, got up and walked towards the cabin door.
Compared with Dawn Star, the gravity of the space parenting center is only 1g, which makes the two people's movements appear particularly light.
After walking out of the hatch, Qi Yang pulled Xu Ting directly towards a building in the distance without any hesitation.
In front of the gate, the camera automatically turns on.
"Identity confirmed, welcome, Mr. Qi (Miss Xu)."
"Your appointment has been successfully confirmed. Your daughter Qi Mengshu is waiting for you two. I wish you both a pleasant parent-child time."
As the electronic synthesized sound sounded, the door opened automatically.
At the same time, holographic guide signs automatically unfolded around the two of them, ready to guide them in the direction forward.
Without waiting for the guide signs to appear completely, Qi Yang took his wife and walked inside.
He has walked this road countless times in the past ten years.
The specific route has already been deeply engraved in his heart.
After going around a few corners, he stopped in front of a room.
That's my daughter's room.
The identity authentication was quickly completed, and the closed door was opened.
In a cozy room, a pretty nine-year-old girl, accompanied by a robot, was quietly watching the enlightenment film in the holographic projection.
The sound of the door opening attracted her attention.
After seeing the person clearly, the girl's face suddenly showed a look of surprise.
She quickly stood up from the sofa, accompanied by the robot, and trotted to her parents: "Dad! Mom!"
The crisp voice was filled with the joy of reunion after a long separation.
...
One day later.
Qi Yang and Xu Ting left [Space Nursing Center No. 2] a little disappointed.
The next time they come again should be on a rest day in five days.
Although they can see each other in the holographic video every day, the five-day separation still makes their parents feel a little distressed.
In comparison, Qi Mengshu, who is only nine years old, seems particularly "mature".
She did not show too much sadness about her parents' departure.
The various enlightenment educations she received since childhood and the surrounding environment have long made her accustomed to such separation.
Under the deliberate guidance of the Academy of Sciences, the new generation born in artificial wombs and raised under the social foster care system do not have a deep impression of the traditional concept of small families.
At the same time, they do not have a deep perception of the so-called family affection.
Instead, they have the concept of a large family built with their peers who were "born" at the same time.
In the past decade, this new social concept has attracted a lot of controversy.
But in any case, with the joint promotion of the parliament and the Academy of Sciences, the voices of opposition have become fewer and fewer over time.
