Chapter 2327: Psychic Assault (Thirteen)

Chapter 2358: Psychic Assault (Thirteen)

"Aunt, I'm back!"

The door was pushed open, and Peter rushed in with his schoolbag on his back. Aunt May, who was writing something on the table by the window, stood up from the table and watched Peter rush into the kitchen to drink a large glass of water.

"Oh, you're back." Aunt May walked over and took Peter's schoolbag, saying, "How is the work in the new laboratory? Is it going well?"

"Not bad, but too busy. I can't imagine it. I just stepped into the company and did experiments for three consecutive days and nights. They didn't even leave me time to get familiar with the laboratory." Peter yawned.

"Go to sleep for a while." Aunt May said, "I'm writing the owner activity schedule for our community next month. What dessert do you think is better? How about the muffins I made?"

"Of course it's good. If there's some honey syrup..."

"Oh, boy, you still understand me so well." Aunt May smiled, patted Peter on the back, and followed him to the door.

Peter looked towards his uncle's room and asked, "Where's Uncle? Hasn't he finished get off work yet?"

"He's been working overtime recently, you know, he just got promoted to chief engineer, so he has to perform better. Besides, the work at the main station is indeed more than that at the branch station, and a group of new people have come recently, so he has to keep a close eye on them."

"I'll wait for him for a while, I have something to tell him."

Aunt May didn't say anything, she turned around and continued to write her community activity plan, discussing it with Peter from time to time.

It's been a long time since the last time the Parkers moved, but they are actually living in their third house now, because not long after the last move, Ben Parker was transferred to work at the main station, and the new house at that time was too far from the main station, so after a while, they sold that house again and moved to the current one.

The current house is closer to where Ben Parker works, of course, no matter which house it is, it is far away from Peter's laboratory, but Peter doesn't commute back often, and sleeps in the laboratory and company dormitory most of the time.

The community where their new house is located is relatively good. Aunt May found a job in the community center, mainly organizing various community activities and maintaining the appearance of the community.

Taking advantage of this time, Aunt May made Peter a cream soufflé that she is good at. While eating, Peter told his aunt about various interesting things during the experiment.

Soon Ben Parker came back. After a few years, he had white hair on his temples, but his mental state was much better than before, and he became a little fatter. He greeted Peter and Aunt May with a smile.

"Uncle, have you heard about the recent job openings at the Near Earth Station?"

Hearing Peter bring up this topic, Ben Parker gradually stopped smiling. He sat opposite Peter, glanced at Peter, then at Aunt May, rubbed his hands, and said nervously, "Of course, I heard about it. I'm... considering it."

"Oh my God." Aunt May exclaimed, "Peter, did you just mention the Near Earth? This station is not on Earth?"

"Yes, the Star Core Station is the latest comprehensive space station, belonging to the headquarters of various near-Earth space stations, including a traffic dispatch center, near-Earth research center, and a transportation dispatch center. Academy of Sciences, Solar System Energy Dispatch Headquarters, and a Solar System Diplomatic Reception Center. "

"So far, it is also the space station farthest from the Earth, about halfway between the Earth and Mars, and is mainly transported through a large portal. Two days ago, they just released a recruitment notice for the whole society, and some outstanding engineers received the news in advance."

Ben Parker nodded and said, "Indeed, I heard about it a long time ago. My boss also gave me a video to show the internal structure of the space station. To be honest, it looks no different from the shuttle station where I work now."

"That won't work either. . "Aunt May raised her voice and said, "It's flying in space. If anything happens, there's nowhere to run."

"The stability of the large portal is very strong. It is said that it can withstand the explosion of the sun." Ben Parker said, "At the same time, there will be resident mages to defend and maintain the space station. There are also sufficient security personnel. Most of the core technologies of the space station come from several major countries."

Finding that Ben Parker was serious, Aunt May also sat down. She stared at Ben Parker's face for a while, and then said, "Now is not the time when we have no food to eat. It's good that you want to develop in this area, but you must think clearly. This is impossible. There are risks. If anything happens to you, we will be very sad. "

"That's what makes me hesitate." Ben Parker clenched his hands tightly and said, "I can't imagine the day when I lose you or you lose me. That must be terrible."

"I don't know if you can understand that after I transferred to the main station, I met a lot of people who are different from those I used to know. Some of them are scientists, some are engineers, and some are teachers, doctors and journalists."

"But they all have one thing in common. After meeting the survival needs of themselves and their families, they joined this project and worked hard for all mankind."

"Of course, when the shuttle was just being developed, it was also very risky for them. The public had mixed opinions about this technology at the time, and the construction plan of the terminal was likely to be cancelled."

"But they did their best to build it and convey the real situation here, so that people can learn more and dispel their doubts. This is how New York now has an extremely developed transportation system."

"Now many people are confused about how to enter the economic society, and many people are panicking and feel that our steps into the universe will bring disaster, and we can't blame them, because all this is risky."

"Someone has to take the risk. I have the skills, experience, and determination to learn from those outstanding talents. If I don't take it, do you have to do it? I think this is my responsibility."

Ben Parker lowered his head and said, "Many people in the station are watching. They want to know what we will do. Someone has to take the first step. In fact, I have fewer concerns than them."

Ben Parker looked at Peter and said, "You have learned a lot and become an excellent scientist. At least in terms of income, you are quite good and can fully afford the pensions of both of us."

"And you." Ben Parker held Aunt May's hand and said "Dear, when I just drove back, the neighbor's wife praised me for the wonderful housework exchange activity you organized last time. This job is very suitable for you and makes you more energetic than before. I think you should stick to it."

"That's it." Ben Parker spread his hands and said, "I don't have to worry about the hungry newborns, I don't have to pay back the loans, and I have almost no pressure to survive. We have all gained a lot from this society, and naturally we have the responsibility to make it better."

"Please believe that even if it is out of responsibility for you, I will cherish my life very much. I spent a few days to confirm the installation of the Star Core Space Station. The results show that the space station jointly built by various countries on Earth may even be safer than the Earth itself. "

"If this is your decision, I will certainly not stop you." Aunt May said: "What are the accommodation conditions on it? Is the canteen delicious? Can it accept express mail? What about fresh food delivery?"

"There is everything on it, dear." Ben Parker laughed and said: "As for the canteen, you should know that the canteen for electrical technicians must be the best among all canteens."

"Are you going to complete a full cycle of work on it? Uncle." Peter asked.

"Yes, it says on the job application that the current work is two months, and there will be five days of rest after two months. I think this is great, and we can go traveling together then."

Peter immediately put on a bitter face and said, "I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to get five days off. As soon as I step into the door of the laboratory, there will be endless experiments to do. Everyone is like an NPC in a game, and there will be tasks as soon as you get close."

"By the way, I heard that Dr. Schiller has returned to New York Presbyterian Hospital. Have you visited him?" Aunt May asked.

"No, I haven't had time."

"That's not good." Aunt May said, "It's just right that you have a day off today. I'll bake a batch of cookies, and you can take them to Dr. Schiller and visit him on our behalf. Don't forget that it was because of him that we were able to go to the Presbyterian Hospital for examination."

"Is it difficult to get into the Presbyterian Hospital?" Peter asked. He never knew much about this.

"Of course." His uncle and aunt said in unison.

"Even the insurance we have now is not enough to allow us to get a physical examination appointment at the Presbyterian Hospital."

"But our insurance premium has increased five times compared to before." Peter said with some surprise.

"Yes, but I'm afraid it won't work even if it increases tenfold." Aunt May shook her head and said, "I specifically consulted our insurance manager before. He said that unless we have some diseases that are worth medical research, it would be difficult to go to that hospital for treatment. It mainly treats major difficult and rare diseases."

"The wife of a colleague of mine was discharged from there recently." Ben Parker added, "I heard that she had a very strange tumor. The doctor studied it for seven or eight months before solving it. When I saw him yesterday, he was very thin. In addition to the insurance money, they paid a lot of money."

"Fortunately, we bought a high insurance amount." Aunt May covered her chest and said, "Otherwise, even if we go to an ordinary hospital, the bills will be frighteningly high."

They chatted for a while, finished the snacks on the table, and drank two cups of tea. Peter went back to the room to catch up on his sleep. Aunt May was baking cookies. Ben Parker was sitting by the window chatting with Aunt May, but soon the phone rang.

"Hello, this is Ben Parker. Oh, yes, he told me, what? Is the intern sick too? Okay, then I'll go back."

Ben Parker stood up, Aunt May turned to look at him, Ben Parker smiled apologetically and said, "One of my colleagues asked for leave yesterday, and the intern who was supposed to take his shift happened to have diarrhea, but today's maintenance quota must be completed, otherwise the shift will not be enough. I'll go and I will definitely be back before dinner."

Aunt May didn't say anything, she also knew that electricians are like this, on call 24 hours a day, and have to rush out if anything happens. She has been used to it for so many years.

Aunt May wore oven gloves and hurriedly picked out a box of cookies and stuffed it into Ben Parker's arms. Ben Parker hugged her, kissed her cheek, and drove to the terminal.

Ben Parker parked the car, took the elevator, and saw a familiar figure as soon as he got out of the elevator.

"Oh, Oaks, didn't you ask for leave? The intern who was taking your place was sick, and the maintenance department just called me to come over to take over."

The bearded man called Oaks showed an embarrassed expression, and said, "It was a false alarm. My wife thought our dog had an accident, but it was actually fine, so I came back."

Ben Parker stared at him for a while, shook the bag in his hand and said, "May made some cookies. When I finish my work, we can go for afternoon tea."